[sun engineering] More seats for Eagle Stadium?Barbers Hill ISD might soon add some seating to the home side bleachers at the district’s Eagle Stadium to accommodate growing crowds at football games as well as an annual overflowing crowd for graduation.From: http://baytownsun.com/communities/barbers_hill/article_41f664ee-10bd-11e1-8233-001cc4c002e0.html[sun engineering] Hortonworks Names Mark Himelstein Vice President of EngineeringSUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hortonworks, a leading contributor to Apache Hadoop projects, today announced that Mark Himelstein has joined the company’s executive team as vice president of engineering. Himelstein brings more than 25 years of experience to the Hortonworks management team and will play an instrumental role in helping the company accelerate the adoption of Apache Hadoop ...From: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111116005204/en/Hortonworks-Names-Mark-Himelstein-Vice-President-Engineering[sun engineering] Rahsia Estates launches Langkawi’s first mixed-devt hospitality brandKUCHING: Homegrown developer Rahsia Estates Sdn Bhd (Rahsia Estates) has launched the Rahsia Estates Resort, Residences and Spa, [...]From: http://www.theborneopost.com/2011/11/16/rahsia-estates-launches-langkawi%e2%80%99s-first-mixed-devt-hospitality-brand/[sun engineering] Peoria, Glendale school programs receive $1,000 awardThe pre-engineering programs at Centennial and Ironwood high schools received $1,000 each.From: http://www.azcentral.com/community/glendale/articles/2011/11/16/20111116peoria-glendale-school-programs-receive-1000-award.html[sun engineering] Mark Himelstein Joins Hortonworks as VP of EngineeringHortonworks, a Hadoop startup that was spun off from Yahoo, has hired Mark Himelstein as its new vice president of engineering. Hortonworks is amidst some rapid expansion thanks to a couple of recent initiatives, which is why this latest addition to … Continue reading → Mark Himelstein Joins Hortonworks as VP of Engineering is a post from: SiliconANGLE Were now available on the Kindle ...From: http://siliconangle.com/blog/2011/11/17/mark-himelstein-joins-hortonworks-as-vp-of-engineering/[sun engineering] Single-vehicle crash kills two UI freshmen - Sun, 13 Nov 2011 PSTTwo University of Idaho students died early Saturday after a one-vehicle accident near Troy, Idaho, police said. According to Idaho State Police, freshmen Wyatt T. Smith, 17, of St. Anthony, Idaho, and Benson J. Sternberg, 18, of New Plymouth, Idaho, reportedly died as a result of the crash at 3:45 a.m. Saturday on Randall Flat Road near Troy.From: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/nov/13/crash-kills-two-ui-freshmen/[sun engineering] Brain battleShari V. Hill/Sun-NewsVincent Johnson, 11, a sixth-grader at Lynn Middle School, tugs on a ripcord Saturday that will send his soda bottle rocket soaring through the air on the Intramural Fields atFrom: http://www.lcsun-news.com/dona_ana_news/ci_19325783?source=rss[sun engineering] Pop Warner cheerleaders set world record at Sun National Bank Center in TrentonTRENTON -- More than 1,300 Pop Warner cheerleaders joined Science Cheerleader members to break the Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Cheering Team” – a record previously held by China.From: http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2011/11/pop_warner_cheerleaders_set_wo.html[sun engineering] Business Beat - Sun, 13 Nov 2011 PSTHave an item for Business Beat? Send it to businessbeat @spokesman.com. EducationFrom: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/nov/13/business-beat/[sun engineering] Why was California company given job?In the Nov. 7 RGJ, it stated that a California company, Jacobs Engineering of Pasadena California, did the design for the Virginia Street bridge.From: http://www.rgj.com/article/20111111/OPED02/111110371/Why-California-company-given-job-[sun engineering] Cross country: Immokalee alum Cruz makes A-Sun All-Academic teamImmokalee High graduate and Florida Gulf Coast University sophomore Argeo Cruz was a unanimous selection for the Atlantic Sun Conference All-Academic team.From: http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/nov/10/cross-country-immokalee-alum-cruz-makes--sun-all-a/?partner=yahoo_feeds[sun engineering] Highlands Ranch man uses power of the sunOn an empty stretch of road in the Australian desert, a kangaroo watches as a quiet blur whooshes past.From: http://www.ourcoloradonews.com/highlandsranch/news/highlands-ranch-man-uses-power-of-the-sun/article_a3a6b85c-4a9c-5ab6-8fd2-4c6aa7cf35d2.html[sun engineering] Donation from twin grads helps create UBC engineering centreEngineering students at the University of B.C. will be able to collaborate in their various disciplines at a new design centre opening today thanks partially to a $2.5 million donation from a twin brothers who graduated from UBC in 1967, the university said in a press release.From: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Donation+from+twin+grads+helps+create+engineering+centre/5646098/story.html[sun engineering] Digest: Manatee Academy science teacher extraordinaire, Judy Nova......received a $1,000 prize Oct. 21 at the Florida Association of Science Teachers meeting for the Florida Engineering Foundation Award.From: http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/nov/01/digest-manatee-academy-science-teacher-extraordina/?partner=yahoo_feeds[sun engineering] Chinas satellite launch base upgraded ahead of Shenzhou-8 missionJiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwestern Gobi desert. China upgraded its satellite launch center in the northwest Gobi desert to ensure that the launch of the Shenzhou-8 spacecraft, went smoothly, a senior engineer said Sunday.From: http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_satellite_launch_base_upgraded_ahead_of_Shenzhou_8_mission_999.html[sun engineering] Engineering the 10 000-Year ClockThe year is 12011. Two hikers cut through a stretch of cactus-filled desert outside what was once the small town of Van Horn, near the Mexican border, in West Texas. After walking for the better part of a day under a relentless sun, they struggle up a craggy limestone ridge.From: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/profiles/engineering-the-10-000year-clock[sun engineering] Satellite launch base upgraded ahead of Shenzhou-8 missionChina has upgraded its satellite launch center in the northwest Gobi desert to ensure that the launch of the Shenzhou-8 spacecraft, scheduled for early November, goes smoothly, a senior engineer said Sunday.From: http://en.ce.cn/National/stech/201110/31/t20111031_22799600.shtml[sun engineering] Sun Was Close to Licensing Java Patents to Google for $28MGoogle and Sun Microsystems discussions to co-develop Android ultimately broke down because of disagreements over control of the platform, Google wrote in a trial brief late last week related to its dispute with Oracle.From: http://www.pcworld.com/article/242046/sun_was_close_to_licensing_java_patents_to_google_for_28m.html[sun engineering] Sun was close to licensing Java to Google for £18mGoogle and Sun Microsystems discussions to co-develop Android ultimately broke down because of disagreements over control of the platform, Google wrote in a trial brief late last week related to its dispute with Oracle.From: http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/270/f/470440/s/195cbbad/l/0Lnews0Btechworld0N0Csme0C33115460Csun0Ewas0Eclose0Eto0Elicensing0Ejava0Eto0Egoogle0Efor0E18m0C0Dolo0Frss/story01.htm[sun engineering] Poll Finds Strong Support for Blocking Sunshine Through Climate EngineeringA recent poll seeking to gauge public understanding of climate engineering across the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom has made a surprising discovery: 72 percent of respondents were favorably inclined toward exploring climate engineering and solar radiation management (SRM) options.From: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/239561/20111028/climate-engineering-geoengineering-solar-radiation-management-poll.htm[sun engineering] Business Beat - Sun, 30 Oct 2011 PSTHave an item for Business Beat? Send it to businessbeat@ spokesman.com. AccountingFrom: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/oct/30/business-beat/[sun engineering] Public supports geo-engineeringThere is strong support among the public in the US, UK and Canada for more research on geo-engineering technology, a study suggests.From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/science-environment-15399832[sun engineering] Miami Hurricanes’ special teamer, engineering major Nathan Gholston flying highA voracious reader with an engineering major, Nathan Gholston also has managed to carve out a role on the UM football team.From: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/10/31/2480128/miami-hurricanes-special-teamer.html[sun engineering] Now, a cloak that can hide objects in the terahertz frequencyWashington, Sept 3 (ANI): A new kind of cloaking material that can render objects invisible in the terahertz range has been developed at Northwestern University.From: http://in.news.yahoo.com/now-cloak-hide-objects-terahertz-frequency-124219371.html[sun engineering] Sept. 2, 1859: Telegraphs Run on Electric Air in Crazy Magnetic Storm1859: A magnetic explosion on the sun causes bright auroras on Earth and upends the the fledgling telegraph network.From: http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2011/09/0902magnetic-storm-disrupts-telegraphy-carrington-event/[sun engineering] Hiding objects with a terahertz invisibility cloak( Northwestern University ) Northwestern University professor Cheng Sun has created a new kind of cloaking material that can render objects invisible in the terahertz range. Though this design cant translate into an invisibility cloak for the visible spectrum, it could have implications in diagnostics, security, and communication.From: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-09/nu-how090211.php[sun engineering] Immigrating from engineering to jewelryVintage Park is home to a mechanical engineer turned jewelry designer creating wearable art.From: http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/champions/news/immigrating-from-engineering-to-jewelry/article_b70e6c60-8627-5049-a940-86c387a7bc5d.html[sun engineering] Geo-engineering: Scientists plan to cool the planet with a helium balloon the size of Wembley Stadium and a garden hoseA team of British academics is about to announce a world-first with plans to field test an artificial volcano as a solution to global warming.From: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2032543/Geo-engineering-Scientists-plan-cool-planet-helium-balloon-size-Wembley-Stadium-garden-hose.html?ITO=1490[sun engineering] Sun shines on solar farm plan for Yarra RangesCOMMUNITY support is growing for a revolutionary solar farm in the hills.From: http://free-press-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/sun-shines-on-solar-farm-plan-for-yarra-ranges/[sun engineering] Teaching students the joy of giving something backHAULING sand and digging foundations under a blazing Indian sun may not be your ideal way to spend a college vacation — but for engineering student Gavin O’Brien, it was the experience of a lifetime.From: http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfgbgbeyeyau/rss2/Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4