Study says Mars might have been both cold and wet May 21, 2009
Using a computer model, Alberto Fairen of Universidad Autonoma in Madrid and colleagues showed that both could have been possible because fluids containing dissolved minerals would have remained liquid at temperatures well below 273 degrees Kelvin, the freezing point of pure water. The presence of water on Mars is a hot topic for scientists. (Boston Globe)
`Yambo' Leaves Hong Kong Legacy of Stability Marred By Lehman `Small Blip' May 20, 2009
By Theresa Tang and Kelvin Wong. May 20 (Bloomberg) -- , whos retiring as Hong Kongs central banker, steered the city through the Asian financial crisis, a bank run and an epidemic -- only to get burned by the collapse of. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
GreenJackets: Bad weather means makeup May 19, 2009
INJURY REPORT : GreenJackets starter Kelvin Marte hasn't allowed an earned run in four of five starts this season, but his most recent appearance, a two-hit shutout through four innings on May 6, might have been his last of the season. Marte left the game with pain in his throwing elbow. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Probe targets PSU defense center May 17, 2009
The head of one company, Kelvin G. Lynn, a physicist at Washington State University, said he sought a defense contract through Mr. Murtha's office to develop piezo crystals -- an expensive and unique crystal used in a variety of high-tech electronics. Mr. Lynn said he and his company, Piezo Partners, were referred to the EOC to seek funding and obtain help in testing his product. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
60-Year-Old Vietnam Vet Killed In Iraq May 16, 2009
(U.S. Navy/PO2 Kelvin T. Surgener). Related. (CBS News -- US)
Why XX must think like XY to earn more K May 15, 2009
Lucy Kelvin, Glasgow. I fought as hard as I could for eight months to try to bring my pay up to the level of several male colleagues and to the level of my male predecessor when I was promoted into his post. (BBC News -- UK)
Michigan's Beilien to head NCAA ethics coalition May 15, 2009
When former Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson was under NCAA phone call limitations as punishment for making hundreds of impermissible calls at Oklahoma, Sampson relied heavily on text messaging to contact recruits. There were no limitations on text messages at the time, but the NCAA now has an outright ban on text messages. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Herschel And Planck On Way To Study Our Cosmic Roots May 15, 2009
3 Kelvin (minus 459 degrees Fahrenheit), or 0. 3 degrees above the coldest temperature theoretically attainable in the universe. (Science Daily)
Shelia Ann Walker-Hill (13) May 14, 2009
Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Kenneth Hill of Atmore; one daughter, Tanisha D. Hill of Atmore; two sons, Willie F. Walker of Marion and Kelvin Hill of Atmore; five sisters, Brenda Walker, Ester Jett, Marva Russell and Clara Gulley, all of Atmore and Darnell Nichols of Birmingham; six brothers, Larry Walker of Flomaton, Eric Canada of Birmingham, Willie Elbert Johnson and Jermaine Watson, both of Atmore and Clifford Daniel Johnson and John Henry Johnson, both of Detroit,... (Atmore Advance, AL)
HPD: Thief Steals From Firefighters May 14, 2009
Prosecutors said Kelvin Peterson, 48, waited until the firefighters at Station 25 in southeast Houston went out on a call on Monday. While they were gone, he broke in, according to the district attorney's office. (Click2Houston, TX)
Star Trek’ sets phasers to cool May 14, 2009
The space battle between the USS Kelvin, where George Kirk (Jim s dad) is first officer, and the Narada, home to Romulan villain Nero, introduces viewers to Abrams' idea of the final frontier. String chords are played low and long, and explosions rip across the void as close shots of the Kelvin frame the massive Narada in the background for a true sense of scale ... Jim Kirk (soon to be played by Chris Pine) is literally born into Star Fleet, on a shuttle craft escaping the Kelvin, and named by... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Star Cooks Up Comet Crystals May 14, 2009
"Crystals formed in the surface layer of the disk but just at the distance from the star where the temperature was high enough to anneal the silicate--about 1,000 Kelvin (1,340 degrees Fahrenheit)--but still lower than 1,500 Kelvin (2,240 degrees Fahrenheit). Above that, the dust grains will evaporate." The radius of this crystal formation zone, the researchers note, is comparable to that of the terrestrial-planet region in the solar system. "These observations show, for the first time, the... (Science Daily)
Herschel And Planck Share Ride To Space May 10, 2009
Herschel will detect light from objects as cold as minus 263 degrees Celsius, or 10 Kelvin, which is 10 degrees above the coldest temperature theoretically attainable. To do this, the observatory's instruments must be cold, too. (Science Daily)
Anthony Lane: A fresh “Star Trek.” May 9, 2009
It begins peacefully enough, with a Federation starship, the U.S.S. Kelvin, being dragged into an apocalyptic ambush by a tattooed Romulan maniac in a pitch-black battle cruiser, who slaughters the human captain and blows the Kelvin to kingdom come, even as the howling wife of the second-in-command gives birth inside an escape pod. As I say, a quiet start. (New Yorker)
Terahertz waves are effective probes for IC heat barriers May 9, 2009
The teams experiments showed that a 40 nanometer thick hafnium oxide film grown at 581 kelvin (307 degrees Celsius) had an amorphous structure with crystalline regions spread throughout; nanofilms grown at lower temperatures, however, were consistently amorphous. According to Heilweil, an approximately 5 nanometer film thickness is the detection limit of the terahertz method, and the efficacy of the technique depends to some degree on the type of metal oxide, though the group noted that all... (EurekAlert!)
College coaches are using Twitter to reach recruits May 8, 2009
Crean, who is trying to rebuild Indiana's program after Kelvin Sampson was fired for recruiting violations, is a prolific Twitterer. His final post Tuesday: "We are always asking our guys why they like or dislike a class. A lot of times we find it is all in their approach to it.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Star Trek Review May 8, 2009
Star Trek begins with a Genesis-device worthy bang, depicting the last voyage of the starship U.S.S. Kelvin when it has the unlucky fate to stumble upon a massive Romulan ship that has appeared out of some kind of spatial disturbance. After a quick and brutal attack by the alien Romulans against the outmatched Federation ship, the Kelvin's captain is questioned by his bald and tattooed foes. (IGN FilmForce)
Sea Salt Holds Clues To Climate Change May 8, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 7, 2009) We know that average sea levels have risen over the past century, and that global warming is to blame. But what is climate change doing to the saltiness, or salinity, of our oceans. (Science Daily)
Parrom commits May 7, 2009
South Kent Prep coach Kelvin Jefferson said last week that Parrom was looking for a "comfort level'' and a chance to play right away. With UA having just seven returning scholarship players for next season, there seems to be plenty of playing time available - or at least a chance at playing time. Jefferson confirmed Parrom's commitment Sunday afternoon. "Arizona had the upper hand the whole way - it was just a matter of him getting to campus and walking around,'' Jefferson said. "It was (about)... (AZCentral -- Sports)
4 cops accused of stealing 1000 animals May 6, 2009
Reports of animal smuggling in the Caribbean have increased in recent years, said Kelvin Alie, who monitors wildlife trade for the US-based nonprofit International Fund for Animal Welfare. "A lot of it has to do with the demand for parrots and macaws and these sort of charismatic birds," he said. (India Times)
Interview: De La Soul May 4, 2009
This year De La Soul - Posdnuos (Kelvin Mercer), Trugoy the Dove (David Jolicoeur) and Pasemaster Mase (Vincent Mason), who formed the band while still in high school - celebrate their 20th anniversary with a huge tour, featuring a 10-piece backing band performing all the band's classic hits, beginning in Australia. Speaking to us before this week's Melbourne shows, Trugoy agrees thatthe 20-year celebration makeshim feel a little aged (as it did for me). (Sydney Morning Herald)
First Trillionth Of A Second After Big Bang May 4, 2009
725 Kelvin (degrees above absolute zero; equivalent to -270 C or -455 F), and the colors represent the tiny temperature fluctuations, as in a weather map. Red regions are warmer and blue regions are colder by about 0. (Science Daily)
Ex-Xavier signee visits May 2, 2009
"He's looking for a comfort level with the coaches and he obviously has found that with that staff,'' said Kelvin Jefferson, Parrom's prep school coach. "They have a hand in that. He has that relationship. (AZCentral -- Sports)
New deal to enhance 3G services in China May 2, 2009
We are also talking to them about other service offerings that will complement and enhance their current services, says Green Packet (M) Bhd senior general manager Kelvin Lee via a teleconference interview in Shanghai. We hope that this year, we can continue to have revenue coming from the China market. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Crean trying to shed Indiana's old-school image May 1, 2009
A year ago, the program was gutted in the wake of Kelvin Sampson's phone-call scandal, forcing Crean to rebuild with a team that included only two returning players. The result was a dismal 6-25 season, the most losses in school history. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
How can we avoid a swine flu pandemic? May 1, 2009
Page last updated at 13:36 GMT, Thursday, 30 April 2009 14:36 UK. How can we avoid a swine flu pandemic. (BBC News)
Technician guilty in Edison Chen sex pictures trial guilty Apr 30, 2009
The technician, Sze Ho-chun, was convicted of three counts of accessing a computer for dishonest gains and was remanded to custody pending sentencing in two weeks, Sze's lawyer, Kelvin Lai, told The Associated Press in a phone interview. Lai said it wasn't immediately clear if Sze will appeal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Caps must be placed on carbon use Apr 29, 2009
CHuck wrote on Apr 25, 2009 2:41 AM:" I think their should be a cap on stupidity, not carbon use. The mere fact that Neptunes largest moon called Triton is also showing "Global Warming".. Between 1989 and 1998, the temperature jumped by 5 percent on the absolute (Kelvin) scale. The same relative increase would raise the Earth's temperature by 22 degrees Fahrenheit in 9 years.The solution is not to tax us into a green economy. Create incentives for green production and the companies will follow,... (Missoulian, MT)
Asian markets fall on flu fears Apr 28, 2009
Sentiment has improved a lot since March, but it's still in a fragile state at this point,'' said Kelvin Lau, regional economist at Standard Chartered in Hong Kong. Many people are still pessimistic, and given the swine flu, sentiment could see another dip. (India Times)
Always read the fine print Apr 20, 2009
KELVIN COLLINS IS THE PRESIDENT/CEO OF Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia & the CSRA Inc. Refer questions or complaints about a company or charity directly to the BBB at (800) 763-4222, or by e-mail to or. From the Monday, April 20, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
NASA Goddard To Purge Rocket-Bursting Bubbles On Ares-1 Apr 19, 2009
5 Kelvin (about minus 452 degrees Fahrenheit), liquid helium is one of the coldest fluids in existence. It will quickly freeze the oils used to lubricate a typical compressor, according to Boyle. (Science Daily)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Apr 18, 2009
Desiree Abrams, Nancy Bagley, Bryan Bardash, Angela Baumgartner, Betsy Blount, Jessica Brown, Mark Brown, David Campbell, Angelina Cantrell, Bryne Carter, Jennifer Carter, Andrea Davidson, Ashley Dawson, Kelvin Easley, Apollonia Favors, Serra Ferguson, Suzanne Fiorentino, William Freeman, Evan Fuller, Blair Funderburk, Cheri Griffin, Chanell Gary, Hayley Gennuso, William Gibson, Beth Goldner, Kayante Gresham, Summer Griffeth, Cary Handy, Stephanie Hardigree, Vanessa Heath, Harrell Higgins, Evan... (Athens Banner-Herald)
What happens at absolute zero? Apr 14, 2009
When something is cooled to absolute zero (Kelvin), do the electrons and other sub-atomic particles stop moving ... Absolute zero is zero degrees on the Kelvin thermometer scale; it corresponds to about -460 degrees Fahrenheit and -273 degrees Celsius ... The lingering afterglow of the big bang heats space to 3 degrees Kelvin, on average some colder pockets exist. (Globe and Mail)
Engineers Make DNA Sensors To Identify Cancer Apr 14, 2009
"The most significant feature of graphene is that the electrons can travel without interruptions at speeds close to that of light at room temperature. Usually you have to go near zero Kelvin -- that's about 450 degrees below zero Fahrenheit -- to get electrons to move at ultra high speeds.". One of Berry's developments is a graphene-based DNA sensor. (Science Daily)
Physicists Discover Important Step For Making Light Crystals Apr 13, 2009
A Bose-Einstein Condensate is a collection of atoms cooled with laser light to a temperature just above absolute zero (0 Kelvin, 273 degrees Celsius, or 460 degrees Fahrenheit). The first BEC ever produced was 170 nanokelvin, or 170 billionths of a Kelvin ... Researchers have since produced condensates as cold as 500 picokelvin, or 500 trillionths of a Kelvin. (Science Daily)
Africa: New Corridor to Tackle Trade Bottle-Necks Apr 9, 2009
com: Africa: New North-South Corridor to Tackle Trade Bottle-Necks (Page 1 of 1). Africa: New North-South Corridor to Tackle Trade Bottle-Necks. (allAfrica.com)
OU's Griffin NBA-bound; Meeks to gauge value Apr 8, 2009
At Oklahoma, they helped rebuild a program that was on shaky ground because of NCAA sanctions left over from Kelvin Sampson's telephone recruiting scandal. Had Griffin decided to stay, it would have added another layer to Oklahoma's unprecedented feat of having the Heisman Trophy winner and the AP men's basketball player of the year in the same year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Griffin to enter NBA draft, likely to be No. 1 pick Apr 8, 2009
At Oklahoma, they helped rebuild a program that was on shaky ground because of NCAA sanctions left over from Kelvin Sampsons telephone recruiting scandal. It will be weird not having these two guys around, said Capel, who just finished his third season at Oklahoma. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Player of the year Griffin entering NBA draft Apr 8, 2009
" For two days after the Sooners got eliminated from the NCAA tournament on the brink of the Final Four, Griffin was too disappointed to think about the NBA. He then left for Detroit and a whirlwind circuit of awards presentations. When everything settled down, it was time to look toward the future."Once I started thinking about it, it was an easy decision," Griffin said.Griffin got to spend two more seasons playing alongside his older brother, , after the two teamed up to win back-to-back state... (ESPN -- Basketball News)
A fairytale wedding Apr 8, 2009
KELVIN Teo and Kimberly Yap entered an online wedding contest to test their seven-year relationship ... Winners of the 'Love Me Do' contest, Kelvin Teo and Kimberly Yap, are excited about their upcoming nuptials at the Berjaya Langkawi Beach esort ... I think we found a perfect love story with Kelvin and Kimberly. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
'Cruise control' for spacecraft Apr 7, 2009
Using helium gas as a coolant, they can bring down the temperature in the vacuum chamber to an incredibly chilly 20 Kelvin (-253C) ... "These are the xenon pumps and these are cooled down by the helium compressors to approximately 20 degrees Kelvin," he explains. (BBC News -- Science)
March for Babies brings community together to raise money for tiniest lives Apr 7, 2009
"This is my first year. I'm excited. Like everybody else, I'm trying to join in on the fun," said Orangeburg resident Kelvin Ryant, who was joined at the March by his wife, Roxie, and their daughters Desai, 9, and Madison, who donned pink sunglasses and will celebrate her first birthday on April 20. "It's all for a good, worthy cause, and you support each other. I feel it is a very good thing to see everybody get together and have fun. We're supposed to help each other," Ryant said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Video tells isles' evolutionary tale Apr 7, 2009
Seven other students Cheryl Geslani, Kelvin Gorospe, Mary Ikagawa, Shimona Quazi, Lora Reeve, Derek Skillings and Elly Vaes also produced the documentary ... Seven other students Cheryl Geslani, Kelvin Gorospe, Mary Ikagawa, Shimona Quazi, Lora Reeve, Derek Skillings and Elly Vaes also produced the documentary. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
A look at candidates Apr 6, 2009
Young: A look at UA coaching candidates. Young: A look at UA coaching candidates. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Mini-Circuits to hire 300 design engineers Apr 6, 2009
Chairman Datuk Seri Kelvin Kiew told StarBiz the newly set up RM700mil Rre was currently recruiting 30 design engineers ... Datuk Seri Kelvin Kiew. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Carbon Dioxide Forms Polymeric Materials Under High Pressure Apr 5, 2009
Using a novel computer-based simulation method called metadynamics combined with accurate quantum mechanical calculations, they found that a molecular solid called CO2-II transfers to a layered polymeric structure at a pressure of 60 GPa (1 GPa is approximately 10000 atmospheres) and temperature at 600 Kelvin. Based on the good agreement between their calculated Raman spectra and X-ray diffraction patterns and the previous experimental values, a new interpretation of a previous experimental... (Science Daily)
Magnetism Governs Properties Of Iron-based Superconductors Apr 3, 2009
The team has found strong evidence that magnetism is a pivotal factor governing the physical properties of iron pnictides, a group of materials that conduct electricity without resistance at temperatures of up to 56 kelvin (-217 degrees celsius). Iron pnictides are composed of regularly spaced layers of iron sandwiched between other substances. (Science Daily)
Zambia: Govt Wants Out of Agriculture Plan Apr 3, 2009
com: Zambia: Diminishing Returns on Agriculture Subsidy (Page 1 of 1). Zambia: Diminishing Returns on Agriculture Subsidy. (allAfrica.com)
Technology grant will help SA to make best use of fluorspar Apr 3, 2009
Kelvin Kemm, a nuclear physicist, is the chief executive of Stratek Business Strategy Consultants, based in Pretoria. BUSINESS SERVICES. (Business Report, South Africa)
LEDs shed new light in homes Apr 2, 2009
Most people prefer warm light, which translates to a color temperature of 2,700 to 2,900 Kelvin. Color rendering: The color-rendering index measures how effective a light source is at making things look like their true colors. (AZCentral -- Home)
Review: Sim Animals Apr 1, 2009
Article By: Kelvin Manley, PressStart. co.za Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:10. (iAfrica.com)
Acer Q4 profit rises as faces up to downturn Apr 1, 2009
(03/31/2009 8:38 AM EDT). TAIPEI, March 31 -- Taiwan's Acer Inc., the world's third-largest PC brand, said on Tuesday its fourth-quarter net profit rose but missed forecasts as revenue fell along with consumer and corporate demand for tech goods. (EETimes)
Great college basketball towns to visit Apr 1, 2009
After Kelvin Sampson resigned as coach in February over allegations that he had violated NCAA recruiting standards, the team lost many of its top players. Despite this, college basketball in Bloomington, Indiana, remains sacred, devout Hoosiers fans say, and they believe that the men's team will be back in full force over the next few years. (CNN)
Stimulus benefits small businesses Mar 30, 2009
KELVIN COLLINS IS THE PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF CENTRAL GEORGIA & THE CSRA INC. REFER QUESTIONS OR COMPLAINTS ABOUT A COMPANY OR CHARITY DIRECTLY TO THE BBB AT (800) 763-4222, OR BY E-MAIL TO INFO@CENTRAL OR. From the Monday, March 30, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Nigeria loses N105b over shut gas plant Mar 27, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009. Friday, March 27, 2009. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
UConn accused of recruiting misconduct Mar 26, 2009
Former Oklahoma coach Kelvin Sampson and his staff made more than 500 improper calls to 17 recruits over a five-year period, leading to Sampson being barred in 2006 from calling recruits or recruiting off-campus for one year. The university also issued self-imposed sanctions, including scholarship reductions and fewer visits to campus by prospective players. (Washington Daily News, NC)
UConn reportedly broke NCAA rules Mar 26, 2009
"Miles, who is now at the College of Southern Idaho, at first told Yahoo! Sports that he did not know who Nochimson was, then said Nochimson had acted as his adviser. A call to Miles' mobile phone went unanswered Wednesday, the AP reported. Because Miles didn't play in any game for UConn -- he was expelled before preseason practice began -- there is no chance for forfeiture of games, meaning that the Huskies' pursuit of the 2009 national title should not be affected. The Huskies' 2008-09 season... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Brenham Police Department Mar 26, 2009
Officer Kelvin Raven was investigating a report of trespassing in the 400 block of East Blue Bell Road when he found two males and one female in an outbuilding behind a business in that area. Raven reported a strong smell of marijuana and physical signs that the three had used it. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Isle business leaders rethink strategies Mar 23, 2009
Kelvin Bloom, president Aston Hotels ts. Aston Hotels ts has viewed this economic downturn and global crisis in confidence as an opportunity to expand and position our company for future growth. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Supercooled Silicon: Liquid-liquid Phase Transition In Silicon Confirmed Mar 23, 2009
The computations revealed that a liquid-to-liquid phase shift, evidenced by the presence of a van der Waals loop, occurred when silicon was supercooled to 1200 degrees Kelvin; silicon normally freezes at 1700 degrees Kelvin. A van der Waals loop occurs when pressure grows as volume increases, marking a thermodynamically unstable situation. (Science Daily)
Water acts as catalyst in explosives Mar 22, 2009
Detonations of high explosives made up of oxygen and hydrogen produce water at thousands of degrees Kelvin and up to 100,000 atmospheres of pressure, similar to conditions in the interiors of giant planets ... In the molecular dynamic simulations using the Lab's BlueGene L supercomputer, Wu and colleagues Larry Fried, Lin Yang, Nir Goldman and Sorin Bastea found that the hydrogen (H) and hydroxide (OH) atoms in water transport oxygen from nitrogen storage to carbon fuel under PETN detonation... (EurekAlert!)
Netbooks: a Security Risk? Mar 19, 2009
Netbooks: a Security Risk. March 19, 2009 Hot topics. (eSecurityPlanet)
Oregon State tops Houston in the CBI Mar 19, 2009
Kelvin Lewis had 18 points and five rebounds for Houston (21-12). Johnson put the Beavers ahead for good at 40-38 with a follow dunk with 3:13 remaining, and hit a 3-pointer from the corner on Oregon State's next possession. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Indigenous year 12 enrolments double in a decade Mar 18, 2009
Kelvin Canavan from the Catholic Education Office in Sydney has noted the increase in enrolments. In 1996, there were 177 indigenous students from kindergarten to year 12 in Catholic systemic schools in Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Men's Basketball Opens Play at College Basketball invitational on Wednesday Mar 18, 2009
Junior guard Kelvin Lewis. RELATED LINKS. (Uhcougars.com)
