Twilight of Our Youth: It isnt just a tween phenomenon. Women in their 30s and beyond are addicted to Stephenie Meyers vampire saga, too, Sarah Hepola, Salon Nov 19, 2009
Beyond the sensationalistic declarations, Marche makes a great point about how vampire tales can be especially appealing in "moments of carnal crisis." He describes HBO's True Blood as "a perfect encapsulation of the American bedroom at this moment: Everyone is a freak, even the people who claim to rail against freakiness." Maybe some of the current blood lust in pop culture satiates underlying anxiety about changing social and sexual mores. Now that's an intriguing idea -- too bad he pushes it... (Harper's Magazine)
Software for Solving Life-Threatening Medical Puzzles Nov 15, 2009
To try to eliminate that kind of error, AITION uses a priori knowledge encapsulation (grouping variables in hierarchies) to constrict the possible conclusions that can be drawn from the data. The researchers' next step will be to link AITION to ontologies of medical data (exhaustive databases of facts and concepts on a particular topic) to provide even more context for AITION's probability calculations and predictions. (Science Daily)
New businesses on the rise in Lewisville Nov 14, 2009
Should the shootings at Fort Hood be called terrorism or a "Man caused disaster?". Yes, it was terrorism. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Wiesel slams tea partiers Nov 7, 2009
" Still, says our host, You must quarantine Washington, DC, nothing in or out. He s calling on his supporters in the Twelver protest movement to shut down the government with their opposition -- no infected legislation comes out -- until the rot is gone. It s an almost perfect encapsulation of the way in which the paranoid right attributes blame. There are 535 men and women in Congress, and the membership changes every two years. Yet Beck's list is short. That is probably because while he'll... (Salon)
Storage Networking: The Basics Oct 27, 2009
Today, the data protocol is still SCSI to the controller, but the encapsulation could be with TCP/IP and Ethernet, InfiniBand or FCoE. Once the data gets to the controller, things today likely get changed. The latest RAID controllers and likely all future controllers for the foreseeable future will take the front-end SCSI protocol and low-level hardware interface and then use SAS protocol to the disk trays, and then depending on the disk type (SAS or SATA), use the appropriate command set for... (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Final look at ESA's SMOS and Proba-2 satellites Oct 23, 2009
Volker Liebig, ESA's Director of Earth Observation Programmes, said, "Today, with the encapsulation of the SMOS satellite in the launcher fairing, we have made an important step towards the launch of this key environmental mission, which will investigate two parameters of the complex climate system. I am looking forward to the launch in a few days!" The small Proba-2 satellite had already been mated to the Breeze-KM, which is the upper stage of the Russian Rockot, and sealed from view by the... (Scientific American)
Ultra-low Power Actuator Suitable For In-vivo Biomedical Applications Oct 15, 2009
IMEC has integrated the actuator with a micro-needle in a watertight encapsulation that does not hinder the movement of actuator and needle. The package includes a flip-chip mounted glass cap and hydrophobic surface treatment to prevent water ingress. (Science Daily)
Alaskan Carpenter Takes Out Supreme Award At Montana* World of WearableArt(TM) Awards Show in New Zealand Oct 2, 2009
"This work represents our connection to the earth and each other -- one human tribe plus our isolation and encapsulation as individuals," said Digirolamo. The line up of high calibre judges for 2009 were British born, Associate Royal Sculptor Max Patte, fashion designer and savvy businesswoman, Annah Stretton, Suzie Moncrieff and Mr. Tsai Kang Yung, who judged the Wellington International Award. (Primezone Releases)
Better Brain Implants Using Polymer Nanotubes Sep 30, 2009
In previous experiments, Abidian and his colleagues have shown that PEDOT nanotubes could carry with them drugs to prevent encapsulation. "This study paves the way for smart recording electrodes that can deliver drugs to alleviate the immune response of encapsulation," Abidian said. (Science Daily)
Nevion Announces State-of-the-Art Video Transport Over IP at IBC Sep 15, 2009
It compresses using the MP@ML profile and is compliant with the MPEG-2 Transport Stream encapsulation over IP compliant to SMPTE 2022 ... Compliant with SMPTE-2022 specifications for IP encapsulation and FEC, the VS908 also protects against network congestion and ensures packet transmission. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Credit crunch insomnia Sep 8, 2009
Applied to the pillow or body, the mist employs special encapsulation technology that allows bursts of active fragrance to be released throughout the night to aid more satisfying sleep. For more information, visit. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
'Encapsulation' of Video For Different Screens Sep 4, 2009
Encapsulation' of Video For Different Screens ... As the electronics world lurches toward everything under the sun wanting an Internet connection (and the faster the better, where video is concerned), so grows the use of the term ;encapsulation,; in technical circles ... It usually manifests in two flavors: ;IP to MPEG encapsulation,; and ;MPEG to IP encapsulation. (Multichannel News)
Researchers Make Insulin-Producing Cells from Adult Skin Cells Sep 2, 2009
Another area of research that JDRF is actively pursuing is the possible encapsulation of islet cells before transplantation so that they could hide from the immune system. "Our hope is that understanding all of these things will come together -- that once we've figured out how to make the cell source that we'll also have figured out how to block the immune response, but there's a lot of basic science one has to do to get there," said Greenstein. (MEDLINEplus)
Poor reasons for rejecting C++ Aug 29, 2009
Yet another reader wrote, "The only part of object orientation that is a must-have in embedded systems is private encapsulation. C supports this nicely enough with static variables declared at file scope.". While I agree with the basic sentiment of the first sentence, I wouldn't word it so strongly. (EETimes)
Technology Monitor: The plastic sausage machine Aug 20, 2009
Their production process uses a form of encapsulation called powder-impression moulding. Workers at the factory grind mixed plastics into powdery flakes, spread the material over a polymer skin, cover it with another skin and sinter it. (The Economist)
Protein bodies boost production Aug 8, 2009
Furthermore, encapsulation of recombinant proteins into physiologically inert organelles can function to insulate the protein from normal cellular mechanisms, thus limiting unnecessary stress to the host cell. Since elastin-like polypeptide is a mammalian-derived protein, this study demonstrates that plant seed-specific factors are not required for the formation of protein bodies in vegetative plant tissues, suggesting that the endoplasmic reticulum possesses an intrinsic ability to form protein... (BioMed Central)
On the road to SOA - Part 1 Jun 26, 2009
We definitely learned a lot from object orientation-- encapsulation, decoupling, all that kind of stuff ... We decided, "Well that's good for programmers, but we need to bring it one level up to architecture." Again, the same issue about decoupling and encapsulation we brought up one level higher. (Search Webservices)
On the road to SOA – Part 1, Boubez on early ... Jun 23, 2009
We definitely learned a lot from object orientation-- encapsulation, decoupling, all that kind of stuff ... We decided, "Well that's good for programmers, but we need to bring it one level up to architecture." Again, the same issue about decoupling and encapsulation we brought u To continue reading for free, register below or Requires Membership to View. (Search Webservices)
Report: Smart grid needs IP, unlicensed bands Jun 19, 2009
"Encapsulation of existing systems for interoperation with the smart grid will remain a significant challenge," it added. The U.S. federal government has mandated NIST to spearhead an effort to set smart grid standards. (EETimes)
Cephalon and Celator in research deal May 22, 2009
Celator has developed unique capabilities in liposomal and nano-particle encapsulation technology said Jeffrey Vaught, chief scientific officer at Frazer, Pa. -based Cephalon (NASDAQ:CEPH). (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Visualizing Virus Replication In Three Dimensions May 15, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 14, 2009) Dengue fever is the most common infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes some 100 million people around the world are infected. Researchers at the Hygiene Institute at Heidelberg University Hospital are the first to present a three-dimensional model of the location in the human cell where the virus is reproduced. (Science Daily)
Underwater Robot With A Sense Of Touch May 6, 2009
The sensor is protected from the salt water by encapsulation. To produce the strain gauges, the research scientists atomize a solution with nanoparticles to create an aerosol. (Science Daily)
2009 NAB Show Exhibitor Profiles Apr 18, 2009
Foremost in the NAB offerings is Ai's complete mobile solution, integrating the entire Mobile DTV value chain - AVC Encoders, Program Service Metadata server, OMA (Open Mobile Alliance) Electronic Service Guide and Interactive applications, Mobile Service Multiplexer with IP Encapsulation and Exciter - into one product - "Mobile360.". . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Research aims at longer lifetime for solar cells Apr 10, 2009
Second, the ingress of intrinsic degradation sources such as oxygen or water vapor by developing an appropriate encapsulation technique. The solutions will be based on Cytec's competencies if interfacial engineering and coating technology, the research duo said in a press release. (EETimes)
CTIA - the Wireless Association(R) and the CDMA Certification Forum Announce their Cooperation in Certification Process Apr 3, 2009
SAN DIEGO, April 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The two leading organizations in the CDMA certification process, CCF (CDMA Certification Forum) and CTIA - The Wireless Association(R), have announced the encapsulation of the CTIA Certification Market Endorsement within the CCF converged certification process for CDMA devices. The purpose of the CTIA Certification Program is to verify conformance of CDMA wireless devices to defined industry standards for the North American market. (PR Newswire)
Appleton Reports Fourth Quarter and 2008 Results Apr 1, 2009
Appleton creates product solutions through its development and use of coating formulations, coating applications and encapsulation technology. The company produces carbonless, thermal, security and performance packaging products. (PR Newswire)
IETF to explore new routing technique Mar 28, 2009
LISP works through dynamic encapsulation. Every packet that enters the core routers gets a new IP wrapper that carries information about the destination service provider network, not the end-user IP address. (InfoWorld)
Hair Structures Of Blind Cavefish Inspire New Generation Of Sensors Mar 27, 2009
In addition, the hydrogel encapsulation protects the sensors and increases their ability to withstand deformation due to impact. It also helps the hairs better withstand the marine environment by resisting corrosion and microorganism growth. (Science Daily)
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Announces Use Of Social Networking Sites Communicating with Shareholders and Customers Mar 26, 2009
About Nansulate(R) Nansulate(R) is the Company's patented product line of award winning, specialty coatings containing a nanotechnology based material and which are well-documented to provide the combined performance qualities of thermal insulation, corrosion prevention, resistance to mold growth, fire resistance, chemical resistance, and lead encapsulation in an environmentally safe, water-based, coating formulation. The Nansulate(R) Product Line includes industrial, residential, agricultural... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Breakthrough In Chemical Separation Captures Fluorocarbons Dynamically Mar 23, 2009
This encapsulation is highly selective for the fluorocarbon, with a chain length scaled to the lattice dication. Moreover, the process is reversible, with the guests liberated by heating, offering potential for use in industrial fluorocarbon separations. (Science Daily)
Nanotechnology Coating Could Lead To Better Brain Implants To Treat Diseases Mar 17, 2009
The biodegradable, drug-loaded nanofibers fight the "encapsulation" that occurs when the immune system tells the body to envelop foreign materials. Encapsulation is another reason these electrodes can stop functioning properly. (Science Daily)
Kepler tosearch for Earth-like planets Mar 4, 2009
NASA/Jack PfallerOn Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers watch closely as the second half of the fairing is moved into the mobile service tower for placement around NASA's Kepler spacecraft (left) to complete encapsulation on Feb. 26, 2009. . (MSNBC -- Technology)
Hopeful entrepreneurs flock to Demo 09 Mar 3, 2009
The VAAs use virtualization and "encapsulation" technology. Another Web 2. (InfoWorld)
Microsoft Fixes IE in February Patch Update Feb 12, 2009
One of the fixes deals with a remote code execution vulnerability that could be triggered by a malicious e-mail attachment in Microsoft's Transport-Neutral Encapsulation Format (TNEF) format. If the vulnerability were to be exploited, an attacker could do whatever they wanted to the database, including changing or deleting data. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Organic RFID breakthroughs detailed Feb 11, 2009
56 MHz even after 15 months of storage, considered adequate shelf life for organic electronics without encapsulation, he said. "As you can see," Blache said, "the shelf life is sufficient for simple applications.". (EETimes)
Ando Media's Targeted Ad Injector(TM) Changes the Online Audio Game for Advertisers Feb 10, 2009
FLV encapsulation for mp3 streams (this means native flash streaming from a client perspective). Full support for metadata as cuepoints in FLV (this allows you to do synced banners as well as now playing at the player level - assuming the player is flash). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
