St. Louis, MO (ContentDesk) August 1, 2005 -- Spatial Network Solutions' NuMap brings AutoCAD's robust drafting tools and engineering accuracy to the small and mid-sized utility mapping space.NuMap is an automated mapping and facilities management system built on the 2006 releases of AutoCAD and Autodesk Map 3D. The product provides a utility context and excellent mapping tools on this powerful platform. Functionality includes electric network connectivity management, data integrity verification, context sensitive data entry and domain specific query functionality.NuMap was created for mapping professionals, utility designers and engineers whose needs are closely aligned with producing accurate and complete digital representations of their distribution system. We talked to the users to find out what it is that "they" wanted, which frankly took some of them by surprise.
It is our mission to provide real value through intimate customer relationships and disciplined business/engineering processes and services.NuMap is available at press release time and will be followed in the fall of this year by a MultiSpeak v3.0 interface to Milsoft's WindMil? engineering analysis product.About Spatial Network Solutions:Spatial Network Solutions was formed in 2004, and is dedicated to providing products and services to the utility industry. Our staff has over 50 years of combined experience in application development and end user related services using Autodesk products geared towards utility mapping. Our guiding business principle is that adding value to the customer leads to competitive advantage and success for everyone..
ImaginIt Inc. Launches Three New Products To Revolutionize Solar Electric Building Technology
DENVER, CO. (ContentDesk) January 29 2004 ? After two years of product research and development, ImaginIt Inc announced today the launching of three new solar electric product lines: eBuilding?, Solar Street Furniture? and Sun & Sea PV?. The company will concentrate on commercial and governmental buildings with its eBuilding? solar electric systems for flat roofs accented by its Solar Street Furniture? as its target market in 2004. A percentage of ImaginIt's profits are going directly to fund solar electric projects for rural health clinics through its non-profit, ImaginIt Now!
Over 2 billion people in the world lack access to electricity. The vast majority of these people live in the remote rural areas of the developing world.
In today's world, electricity is a basic necessity; it provides access to an essential standard of living. Solar can also provide power for critical medical equipment and services for health clinics.Initially, ImaginIt started as a consulting...
ImaginIt Inc. Launches Three New Products To Revolutionize Solar Electric Building Technology
Volkswagen Touran Hymotion: Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Plus Top Rate VW Replacement Parts
Automakers know that rising oil prices and tougher environmental rules will increase the public's interest in vehicles that use less fuel with reduced tail pipe emissions.Hybrids increase fuel efficiency by capturing the energy normally lost to friction braking and storing it in a battery for later use when driving power is again required. Unlike internal combustion engine hybrids, Volkswagen's hydrogen fuel cell hybrid emits only water.The VW Touran Hymotion has high-torque electric motor that draws its power from a fuel cell and is absolutely emission free. The standard version, driven by petrol and diesel engines, which are as agile as they are economical, is by far the most successful van available in Germany. In the Touran HyMotion, an 80 kW electric motor provides vehement propulsion.The core element of this fuel cell is an extremely thin plastic film (membrane). This spatially separates the reagents, hydrogen and oxygen.
The hydrogen is broken down into positively and negatively...
Volkswagen Touran Hymotion: Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Plus Top Rate VW Replacement Parts
Applied Systems Engineering Announces New, More Powerful Version of Its SCADA Protocol Translator/Data Concentrator - Built with Microsoft Windows CE 5.0
Applied Systems Engineering, Inc. (ASE), the technology leader in the manufacture of RTU / IED protocol test equipment (ASE2000) for the SCADA industry and the development of communication protocol translators (SPT4-NET) announced today it successfully completed porting Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 operating system to its newest version of SPT4-NET SCADA Protocol Translator / Data Concentrator, due to be released later this year.This new version of ASE's SPT4-NET will have increased processing speed and new communication abilities. The product is a cost effective solution for protocol communication and is targeted at Electric Power Utility, Oil and Gas, and Water Treatment facility systems that need highly reliable Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment. "The Windows CE 5.0 solution will allow ASE to broaden product capabilities beyond protocol translation to include many new features such as Alarm Annunciation and OPC Server functionality," according to Jack Verson,...
Applied Systems Engineering Announces New, More Powerful Version of Its SCADA Protocol Translator/Data Concentrator - Built with Microsoft Windows CE 5.0
Setting Your Financial Priorities
Whether you know it or not, you are always setting your financial priorities. Some may decide that a new stereo system is more important than this month's electric bill. This may be a little off the wall but it is still setting your priorities.Anyone wanting to better manage their money would be wise todetermine what their financial priorities are and stick to them.Of course, if you see that these priorities will not put food onthe table and pay your bills then you will have to rethink your priorities.Setting your priorities is simple. You just decide what is the most important aspect of your finances and put that item on top. However, if you decide on that stereo over your electric bill, you may find yourself in the dark with no need for a stereo.There are basic priorities that pertains to everyone.
These aresimply a matter of survival. Here is a list of the basics:WaterFoodShelterThat was a tough one. What does it take to ensure that our basic needs are met? The main ingredient...
Setting Your Financial Priorities
Chef Supplies
Being a chef includes much more than just proper attire and good culinary skills. Particularly, a head chef must be able to wield a kitchen knife with expertise, and face all the various problems that might arise in a kitchen.
A chef must include mitts or gloves in the attire, as dealing with hot dishes would be a part of the job in course of work. A chef must also be well versed in removing all those stains and splatters that would be found on the work clothes. Also, the temperature of certain items must be perfect, and the chef must be able to keep track of this by using chef thermometers.
Be it a souffl? or a hot pie right from the oven, a correct temperature setting is very essential for that perfect taste.
Knives play a very important role in a chef's life. The appropriate knife must be used to cut either vegetables or meat or even to carve vegetables for a good salad spread. A seven-course meal would require the chef to produce a spread good enough...
Fender Guitars: Tradition that Never Gets Old
Without a doubt, Fender guitars are the top-of-the-line in guitars. Success in business is often measured according to the amount of money and sales a company is able to secure. The success of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation proves there are two other elements to consider: dedication and perseverance. From the beginning, it was company owner Leo Fender's main goal to fender guitars the best as possible. The first fruits of his labor would prove positive his dedication He would reach his goal by designing the Telecaster, a solid-body electric guitar with a Spanish design.
This guitar, like many Fender guitars that would follow, was the first of its kind. Only a few years after gaining fame with the Telecaster, Fender followed with the Precision Bass and Stratocaster. These Fender guitars are now collector's items.Shortly after the success of their pioneering guitars, the company switched management gears and was sold to CBS due to Leo Fender failing ill. For the decade...
Fender Guitars: Tradition that Never Gets Old
KUA Warns of Real-Life 'Fear Factor'
A disturbing scene in an upcoming episode of "Couples Fear Factor" has prompted Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) to step up electrical safety warnings to its customers.In the episode, scheduled to air on the NBC television network on Monday, Jan. 31, at 8 p.m. (EST), participants stand at a high-voltage electric substation and receive "minor" nuisance shocks."The reality of what would happen to anyone in this circumstance is far more tragic than portrayed in this show," says Chris Gent, KUA's manager of corporate communications. "This portrayal sends a disturbing message to viewers that playing around electric utility equipment is safe -- or, worse yet, a game. Nothing could be further from the truth."Substations contain equipment that is very dangerous to touch.
All substations, including those owned by KUA, are protected by fences or walls and have warning and high-voltage signs posted on them. An individual should never attempt to climb over or crawl under these fences or...
KUA Warns of Real-Life 'Fear Factor'
Sponsor a Hurricane Affected Family
OAK BROOK, IL (ContentDesk) October 20, 2005 -- LovingNeighbors, a network of thirteen cross denominational church congregations has found a way to make a huge difference in the lives of homeless hurricane families.
With the help of Sears and Kmart, they are equipping FEMA trailer families with complete Home Starter Kits.
These kits are a fabulous idea because FEMA trailers lack the basic living necessities such as cooking utensils, linens and tools. People cannot even open a can of beans or make a cup of coffee, nor do they have sheets to sleep on, said Sandy Molenhouse from International Aid. We are hoping more communities follow their lead.
Home starter kits can be best described as a shrink wrapped bridal shower on a 4 x 4 pallet. They include dishes and glasses, silverware and utensils, pots and pans, bedding and towels, radios and tools, hair dryers, ice chests, chairs, toasters, coffee pots, cleaning materials and more.
The hardest hit areas...