Mlinks

your source of links, backlinks…and more

New Thermal Imaging Camera System For Coal-Fired Boilers Improves Plant Efficiency

December 16th, 2011 Posted in Various
Dec, 16 2011
No Comments »

New Thermal Imaging Camera System For Coal-Fired Boilers Improves Plant Efficiency










Santa Clara, California (PRWEB) September 05, 2011

LumaSense Technologies, Inc. has introduced a unique thermal imaging camera system that uses high-quality video and data analysis software to help coal-fired power plants run their boilers and produce power more efficiently: The LumaSense BoilerSpection is a heavy-duty, radiometric thermal infrared imaging system that allows operators to see through combustion flames, providing clear images from inside boilers, furnaces and kilns ( http://www.lumasenseinc.com/EN/products/thermal-imagers-detectors-and-cores/fixed-imaging-systems/boilerspection.html ). This helps plants to better monitor boiler tubes and slag deposits that prevent boilers from running at peak efficiency. By proactively maintaining boilers with infrared thermography and continuous thermal vision, coal plants can improve boiler uptime by reducing the number of manual cleaning cycles and decreasing tube erosion typically caused by excessive cleaning.

For example, Alabama Power’s Miller Steam Plant – located in West Jefferson, Ala. – has significantly reduced the number of “de-slags” on two of its four boilers using LumaSense’s IR imaging camera and thermography system BoilerSpection, and eliminated the need for online washes during a six-month beta period. Prior to using BoilerSpection, the plant estimates it performed approximately 51 de-slags on the boilers in 2010, a process that decreases generation on the units from 720 megawatts to 300 megawatts for approximately 4-6 hours. During the six-month beta test with the new thermal image camera system, they performed only 12 of these processes. The plant is planning to outfit its remaining two boilers with BoilerSpection. “The cost savings on cleaning the boilers alone is worth the investment, but the increased productivity that BoilerSpection enables makes the plant much more efficient overall,” said Brent Hand, maintenance team leader at the Miller Steam Plant. “The sharper images and analysis capabilities provide us the information we need to run the plant more efficiently, extract more energy from the coal, and run a better operation.”

BoilerSpection is a turn-key solution for continuous infrared imaging inside boilers with short term return on investment (ROI) improving coal plant efficiency by reducing cleaning frequencies, extending boiler tube life, and optimizing fuel switching strategies. Infrared temperature measurement with thermal imagers using BoilerSpection provides clearest, most informative through-flame imaging, thermal vision and imagery for boilers, and e. g. real time hotspot monitoring. The system includes an infrared imaging camera with a cooled borescope lens, automatic retraction system, mounting hardware, a networked software system integrated into the plants DCS, and full-service field installation and maintenance.

BoilerSpection enables plant operators to manage multiple thermal imaging camera systems, configure trip alarms for automating soot-blowers or water cannons, and establish minimum acceptable levels of clinker formation. The camera itself is protected by a heavy-duty enclosure with an integrated cooling system. The IR thermal camera imaging system also uses cooled borescope optics and a 3.9-um infrared wavelength to see through combustion flames and monitor the boiler tubes and slag deposits. In addition to the high-resolution thermal imager designed to withstand harsh boiler conditions, BoilerSpection’s data analysis software allows operators to measure and track changes over time, trigger events or alarms to help prevent unplanned shutdowns, archive data, and view images anywhere in the plant using HTML platforms, among other functions. “With increased consumer demand and tighter environmental regulations, the top objective for any coal plant today is to squeeze out more energy from the same amount of coal,” said Brett Sargent, vice president of global sales for LumaSense Technologies. “BoilerSpection is designed specifically for that purpose. It provides a continuous picture of how boilers are operating and gives plants the data they need to more efficiently maintain their boilers and reduce unnecessary downtime. By reducing the number of cleaning cycles, customers lose less production time and produce more energy.”

Press Contact:

LumaSense Technologies Inc.

Jeff Becker

3301 Leonard Court

95054 Santa Clara, CA

+1 408 235 3828

j(dot)becker(at)lumasenseinc(dot)com

http://www.lumasenseinc.com

About LumaSense Technologies

LumaSense Technologies, Inc. ( http://www.lumasenseinc.com ) provides temperature and gas sensing solutions that optimize the performance of equipment, environments and organizations. We are a trusted partner to both end-user and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), drawing on our proven technologies and deep industry expertise to develop state-of-the-art infrared and fiber optic temperature sensors, radiometric thermal imagers and gas analyzers. With offices in Asia, Europe and the Americas, LumaSense is ideally positioned to serve the needs of the energy, industrial and clean technology markets worldwide.

###







Attachments





















Vocus©Copyright 1997-

, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.







, , , , , , , ,
Read More

Swisslog Announces Limited-Time Price Promotion for New Whisper Receiving System

December 16th, 2011 Posted in Various
Dec, 16 2011
No Comments »

Swisslog Announces Limited-Time Price Promotion for New Whisper Receiving System











Denver, CO (PRWEB) September 07, 2011

Swisslog, a leading provider of automated materials transport and medication management solutions for hospitals, today announced that customers of its TransLogic Pneumatic Tube System (PTS) can receive a discount of up to 15 percent off the list price of the company’s new Whisper Receiving System.

The Whisper Receiving System is a product that responds to market demands by significantly reducing the noise that occurs when a carrier arrives at a PTS station.

The list price of the Whisper Receiving System is $ 340 per unit. Until December 31, customers who purchase between 10 and 24 Whisper systems will receive a 10 percent discount and customers who purchase 25 or more Whisper systems will receive a 15 percent discount. The cost for installation, if performed by Swisslog, is additional.

Available now as an upgrade to existing stations, the Whisper Receiving System can be quickly retrofitted to any 6-inch TransLogic PTS station by a Swisslog service technician for a fee or it can be installed by hospital maintenance personnel.

Comprised of a re-engineered, energy-absorbing carrier receiving ramp and a replaceable landing cushion that fits securely into the existing receiving bin of a PTS station, the Whisper Receiving System provides three distinct benefits:

1. The noise associated with a carrier landing in the receiving bin has been significantly reduced, allowing PTS stations to be located in noise-sensitive areas;

2. Carriers now land softer, resulting in improved protection for highly sensitive items (blood products, medications, lab specimens, etc.) that are transported in a PTS;

3. The cushion is removable for easy cleaning, resulting in less PTS downtime if a spill occurs.

“All of our more than 2,000 hospital customers in North America have PTS stations in areas where noise disrupts the patient experience,” said Charlie Kegley, president of Swisslog Healthcare Solutions North America. “This price promotion gives our customers an affordable way to reduce noise in patient-sensitive areas, such as the ICU or nursing stations, and improve the patient experience.”

Swisslog Healthcare Solutions is the leading supplier of logistics automation solutions for healthcare facilities. Swisslog has installed automated materials transport and medication management systems in more than 3,000 hospitals around the world, including more than 2,000 in North America. Swisslog offers total systems design, manufacturing, installation and customer support providing a complete supply chain management approach to the logistics challenges of hospitals. The North American division of Swisslog Healthcare Solutions is based in Denver, Colo.

About Swisslog

Swisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions for warehouses, distribution centers and hospitals. Its comprehensive services portfolio ranges from building complex warehouses and distribution centers to implementing Swisslog’s own software to intra-company logistics solutions for hospitals.

Swisslog’s solutions optimize customers’ production, logistics and distribution processes in order to increase flexibility, responsiveness and quality of service while minimizing logistics costs. With years of experience in the development and implementation of integrated logistics solutions, Swisslog provides the expertise that customers in more than 50 countries rely on.

Headquartered in Buchs/Aarau, Switzerland, Swisslog currently employs over 2,000 staff in about 20 countries worldwide. The group’s parent company, Swisslog Holding AG, is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (security number: 1232462, Telekurs: SLOG, Reuters: SLOG.S). For more information, visit http://www.swisslog.com.

###





















Vocus©Copyright 1997-

, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.







More Downtime Press Releases

, , , , , , ,
Read More

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Replaces Existing e-Forms System with World?s Leading Electronic Forms on Demand Solution from Access

December 16th, 2011 Posted in Various
Dec, 16 2011
No Comments »

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Replaces Existing e-Forms System with World’s Leading Electronic Forms on Demand Solution from Access












Sulphur Springs, TX (PRWEB) September 09, 2011

Several years ago, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) introduced an electronic forms management system for its four healthcare facilities. Unfortunately, it was poorly supported by the vendor, had limited functionality and made it difficult to create new forms.

Administrators realized that a replacement e-forms system was needed, and they selected the electronic forms on demand solution from Access, the top provider of e-forms management, automation and workflow software for the healthcare industry.

MDPH’s four healthcare facilities primarily function as long-term care facilities, but each offers care to a unique population. MDPH will deploy Access’s e-form solution from a central location to meet the needs of each of these diverse organizations, and also hopes to use it to help facilitate document scanning and archiving.

“Access has a proven track record of easily converting forms from an existing e-forms system,” said Reed Hix, applications analyst at MDPH. “The ability to grow and expand usage is also what attracted MDPH to Access as our replacement e-forms vendor.”

With Access’s e-forms on demand solution, the admissions department at each MDPH hospital will register patients in MEDITECH then generate a forms packet with patient demographics pulled from MEDITECH. At the same time, the Access system will create barcoded wristbands and face sheets.

“By printing barcoded forms, wristbands and face sheets, the Access system will give us everything we need at the point of registration,” Hix said. “It will also generate face sheets and labels in clinical departments, enabling nurses to prepare for patients’ arrival.”

In addition, the Access system will distribute labels to the HIM department, helping staff members to prepare patient charts more proactively.

“We think Access’s e-forms on demand system will save a lot of time and effort,” Hix said. “With it, we will be able to share information between departments in real time.”

Another benefit will be the ability to use barcoded wristbands on clinical floors, in conjunction with medical devices, such as glucometers, which will use barcodes to verify patient identity.

“The barcoded wristbands created by the Access system will definitely improve patient safety by ensuring correct identification,” Hix said.

MDPH’s previous e-forms management product made it difficult to create new forms and update existing versions, placing more of a burden on the organization’s applications analysts. The simple, intuitive Access forms designer eliminates this issue.

“It is easy to change forms and create and publish new ones with Access,” Hix said. “That is a major advantage over our previous e-forms management application.”

MDPH also hopes to expand its use of the solution in relation to document scanning and archiving as well as taking care of needs outside of the registration departments.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

The MDPH’s Hospitals provide an abundance of services to the Commonwealth covering a vast range of needs. From a fully accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers to a residential facility treating the more complex medical, educational, rehabilitative and recreational needs of children and young adults. The hospitals’ services enable economically and socially disadvantaged patients to obtain high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity. MDPH’s Long-Term Care facilities also provide comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with chronic medical and mental illnesses. For more information about MDPH, its mission, or for contact information, please click here.

About Access

Access is the world’s leading electronic forms (e-forms) management, automation and workflow software provider. Our solutions transform any paper-intensive forms process into a paperless, collaborative workflow. Hundreds of hospitals worldwide are using Access solutions to improve patient care and safety, cut costs and enhance electronic health records (EHR), patient safety and downtime planning initiatives. Learn more at http://www.accessefm.com.

###





















Vocus©Copyright 1997-

, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.







, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Read More

Breast Augmentation Surgeon in Little Rock Now Offers Selphyl? System

December 16th, 2011 Posted in Various
Dec, 16 2011
No Comments »

Breast Augmentation Surgeon in Little Rock Now Offers Selphyl® System










Little Rock, Arkansas (PRWEB) September 10, 2011

Dr. Michael A. Devlin, a cosmetic surgery specialist who regularly performs breast augmentation in Little Rock, is now offering the Selphyl® System, an injectable filler treatment available at his practice. Dr. Devlin says he chose this innovative procedure based on its success and innovative approach to skin rejuvenation.

“I’m excited to add Selphyl to our list of injectable fillers to give my patients another nonsurgical option to facial rejuvenation,” says Dr. Devlin. “One of the keys to choosing the right cosmetic procedure is providing an extensive menu of treatment options. Selphyl is a great solution for people with busy lifestyles who want to postpone a surgical facelift. It is distinctive from other treatments, because it uses your own blood as a filler.”

Some people think of this treatment as a temporary facelift because of the many different signs of aging that it can correct. During the procedure, Dr. Devlin extracts a small amount of your blood. He separates the platelets from the red blood cells, and then blends the platelets with a proprietary synthetic mixture. That combination is injected into your frown lines and used to fill in lines around the nose and mouth, resulting in a smooth, youthful appearance. It also can be used to add volume to hollows in your cheeks and to treat acne scars.

“My patients are very pleased with the beautifully natural results from Selphyl,” notes Dr. Devlin, who also specializes in different plastic surgery procedures in Little Rock. “The procedure is short – but the benefits can last for more than a year. Selphyl stimulates new skin cell growth, strengthening the collagen support structure. My patients achieve younger, smoother skin without downtime.”

Dr. Devlin provides the most advanced surgical and nonsurgical procedures for women and men in Arkansas, from liposuction to breast augmentation. He and his team also specialize in customizing each procedure to achieve his patients’ aesthetic goals.

“Nonsurgical procedures can be excellent for facial rejuvenation, but some patients need and want a more complete enhancement,” says Dr. Devlin. “We offer the most advanced technology and methods to ensure that our patients get the best care, and the results they desire.”

Dr. Michael Devlin (http://www.drdevlin.com/) offers an extensive range of body contouring procedures and non-surgical treatments at his Arkansas cosmetic surgery practice. He and his entire staff are committed to combining highly advanced and technical skills with a caring and compassionate approach to provide the ideal environment for women and men to achieve their cosmetic goals. Dr. Devlin is known for his active participation in his field, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery, American Medical Association, Arkansas Medical Society and Pulaski County Medical Society.

###







Attachments





















Vocus©Copyright 1997-

, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.







, , , , , , ,
Read More

Preparis Launches Enhanced Emergency Notification System as Part of Integrated Emergency Preparedness Platform

December 16th, 2011 Posted in Various
Dec, 16 2011
No Comments »

Preparis Launches Enhanced Emergency Notification System as Part of Integrated Emergency Preparedness Platform










Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) September 12, 2011

Preparis, Inc., the leading provider of integrated emergency preparedness software and services for businesses, today unveiled its newly enhanced emergency notification system. The existing two-way emergency messaging feature has been upgraded with next-generation capabilities enabling companies to alert their employees using work and personal contacts via voice, SMS text and/or email. The system also collects and sorts responses, allowing managers and Crisis Leaders to direct first responders and prioritize resource allocation.

The emergency messaging enhancements reflect a growing mobile trend and a need for companies to cater to a workforce that relies on personal devices and working on the go. Market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) reports that 80 percent of small- and medium-sized businesses already have employee-owned devices. IDC speculates that by 2013, 56 percent of all business smartphone shipments worldwide will be employee-owned.

“The recent earthquake in Virginia and Hurricane Irene have both demonstrated how important it is for companies to be able to communicate with their workforce using a variety of methods to ensure they get the message,” said Chief Product Officer for Preparis, Kevin O’Malley. “These enhancements will make it even easier for companies to notify and account for their workforce as quickly as possible in an emergency, and ultimately save lives.”

These emergency messaging capabilities are fully integrated into Preparis’ user-friendly emergency preparedness platform that also features online training and certification, expert analysis and threat response content, document management, planning tools and mobile apps, making it easier for businesses to keep all the tools they need in a crisis at their fingertips.

About Preparis

Preparis helps companies around the world prepare and respond to crisis events ensuring workforce safety, minimizing operational downtime, and maintaining corporate reputation and shareholder value. The company’s on-demand emergency preparedness suite is accessed by its customers’ C-suite and employees at every level across multiple geographies. Headquartered in Atlanta, Preparis safeguards more than 500,000 people and in excess of $ 185 billion in enterprise value.

# # #







Attachments





















Vocus©Copyright 1997-

, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.







, , , , , , , , ,
Read More

Consonus Facilitates Data Center Relocation for Large Healthcare System in North Carolina

December 16th, 2011 Posted in Various
Dec, 16 2011
No Comments »

Consonus Facilitates Data Center Relocation for Large Healthcare System in North Carolina











Consonus


Cary, North Carolina (PRWEB) September 13, 2011

Consonus recently completed a successful data center relocation for High Point Regional Health System (HPRHS), a large healthcare system in North Carolina. The move took place after months of meticulous planning to ensure that confidential patient data and business-critical systems were transferred safely, securely, and with minimal downtime.

“Planning and execution of the move has been flawless,” said Thomas Northup, manager of Technology Infrastructure for HPRHS. “Consonus helped us through the entire process, defining the current environment and the desired future state, as well as helping design the path to migrate from one to the other. For each of the 8 move events, specific “day of move” plans were created jointly with application and infrastructure staff to ensure that everything happened as planned, in the timeframe needed, and with minimal disruption. The work has been so successful, we’ve asked Consonus to move a final set of applications, hosted by the hospital, for an independent practice. Consonus was right — the more you plan, the easier the actual move is!”

The impetus for the data center relocation came when HPRHS realized they could not accommodate the forecasted annual growth rate of 15% for both servers and storage at their current data center locations. For months, Consonus worked with HPRHS to carefully strategize and map a data center relocation plan that could accommodate rigorous requirements that involved data protection, compliance and regulation, and accessibility — primary concerns for any healthcare organization. A detailed analysis of current and projected infrastructure capacity using Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools significantly shortened the planning process to four months – saving HPRHS $ 60,000 in preparation and consulting time. As a result of meticulous planning, Consonus was able to execute the actual move in eight segments, versus 14 that were originally budgeted.

“This was a wonderful opportunity for us to use our DCIM tool to shorten the planning process” said Bruce Cardos, Director of Consonus’ Project Management Office. “It is interesting to note that in a previous engagement, Consonus had helped HPRHS define the specifications that the new data center should meet through a detailed review and analysis of their current and planned application environments. HPRHS and Consonus have had a long relationship and we continue to work together to provide them ongoing value.”

High Point Regional Health System is a 400-bed trauma center located in the Triad area of North Carolina. Serving a population of approximately 475,000, HPRHS provides acute inpatient and various outpatient services to multiple counties throughout the state.

About Consonus Technologies, Inc.

Consonus is a leading national provider of Data Center Services, IT Consulting and Infrastructure, and Managed Services. Based in Cary, NC, Consonus offers a comprehensive suite of technology services and support while providing customers with solutions that address data center efficiency, disaster recovery, data protection, and virtualization. Visit Consonus on the Web at http://www.consonus.com.

###





















Vocus©Copyright 1997-

, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.







Find More Downtime Press Releases

, , , , , , , , ,
Read More

transcosmos Releases a Dedicated E-mail Environment Creation Service on a Private Cloud System Within the ?ClickM@iler? E-mail Marketing Solution

December 16th, 2011 Posted in Links
Dec, 16 2011
No Comments »

transcosmos Releases a Dedicated E-mail Environment Creation Service on a Private Cloud System Within the “ClickM@iler” E-mail Marketing Solution











Transcosmos Logo

(PRWEB) December 13, 2011

transcosmos inc.(Headquarters: Shibuya Ward, Tokyo; President and COO: Masataka Okuda; Securities code: 9715; hereafter, transcosmos) has launched a full support service which provides an e-mail environment specialized for a client company as a private cloud system within the “ClickM@iler” e-mail marketing solution it has developed, in order to achieve optimal e-mail system construction, operation and management. At the same time, it also released “ClickM@iler” version 5.5, which is the latest addition that enhances features frequently requested by customers and improves usability.

This time, rather than a shared service like SaaS (ASP), transcosmos has now provided a service with an e-mail environment dedicated for a client company on a cloud system, which fully supports system design, construction, operation and management. This makes it possible to quickly design and construct a dedicated e-mail system that is optimized in areas such as the scale of usage and security requirements, and also to respond with flexible customization for the unique characteristics of the client company.

Furthermore, in the latest edition ClickM@iler version 5.5, by using an “automatic delivery list split function” it is possible to create multiple random delivery lists that are automatically segmented according to criteria such as number of addresses, component ratio and carrier, and also to implement A/B testing to verify the effectiveness of notations and combinations such as e-mail subject, content text and leading Web page. In addition to this, features which are useful for implementing and verifying the effectiveness of promotions have been enhanced. This includes the addition of a “data insertion function” that simplifies delivery sorting tasks and the insertion of text files, HTML files, and image files (gif/jpg) into e-mail contents, as well as the extension of the “spotlight function” (optional) that embeds survey tags in leading Web pages and compiles data such as conversion results and sales proceeds from distributed e-mails.

Principal new features of ClickM@iler version 5.5?

1. Automatic delivery list split function

This automatically segments the delivery list for A/B testing, allowing free designation of criteria like the number of addresses, component ratio and carrier. It is also possible to download the delivery results in the CSV file format.

2. Data insertion function

This feature allows insertion of text files, HTML files and image files (gif/jpg) into the contents of e-mails. It also makes it possible to easily replace inserted files, sort deliveries and manage delivery of images to mobile devices.

3. Spotlight function (conversion survey function) *Optional

This compiles data including conversion results and sales proceeds for website visitors according to the e-mails delivered and the URL contained in e-mails. A view can be displayed showing which URLs in which e-mails were effective. The initial charge for this option is ¥200,000 and the monthly cost is ¥100,000.

e-mail Marketing Solution “ClickM@iler”?(URL: http://www.clickmailer.jp/)

The transcosmos e-mail marketing solution “ClickM@iler” is equipped with a full range of features essential for e-mail communication with customers, such as excellent operability with a “calendar format distribution control screen”, “e-mail magazine registration form”, “distribution within your own company’s domain” and “cross analysis” of distribution results and attributes. Attention is also given to security management with features such as “operation authorization settings by function” and “personal information access authorization settings” for strong support of business e-mail marketing. The installed software version of “ClickM@iler” allows construction of an order made e-mail system by linking with an existing customer database, while the ASP service version of “ClickM@iler” makes it possible to control costs and quickly start up e-mail marketing. In addition, service is also provided for construction, operation and management of a dedicated e-mail system on a cloud system, which can support customization for the unique characteristics of a user company and which allows selection of a utility configuration depending on the e-mail marketing objectives and operational procedures.


transcosmos is a registered trade name or trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.
Other company names and product or service names mentioned are registered trade names or trademarks of various other companies.

(About transcosmos inc.)

transcosmos launched operations in 1966 as a pioneer in the information processing outsourcing business. Since then it has combined superior “human resources” with the most up-to-date “technological” capabilities to enhance the competitive strength of its corporate clients by providing them with high value added and superior services. It provides overall IT outsourcing services such as call center services, business process outsourcing services, business process solution services, and digital marketing services either as standalone solutions or as combined services to its corporate clients to optimize their marketing efficiencies, to expand sales and gain new customers. Further, these services have been expanded beyond Japan, globally, centered in Asia. transcosmos aims to be the “Global IT Partner” of its corporate clients to provide them with high quality outsourcing services on a global scale. (URL? http://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp)

Contact for news media inquiries:

transcosmos inc. Public Relations Dept.

Tel: +81-3-4363-0123

E-mail: pressroom(at)trans-cosmos(dot)co(dot)jp

###









Attachments
















Vocus©Copyright 1997-

, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.







Find More Links Press Releases

, , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Read More

New Insights into Anomalocaris, Biome and Limbic System at Science Magazine

December 16th, 2011 Posted in Movies
Dec, 16 2011
No Comments »

New Insights into Anomalocaris, Biome and Limbic System at Science Magazine













Anomalocaris


Mannheim, Germany (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

The Science Magazine EurekaMag.com publishes articles in all areas of biological science including biology, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, geography, environment and health. Drawing from this pool of scientific disciplines, it publishes articles, reviews and insights on biological topics including those which have recently become popular. Most of these reviews are included in the EurekaMag Keyword Category and in the EurekaMag Keyphrases Category of the online science magazine.

The EurekaMag.com insight into Anomalocaris covers this extinct genus of very early marine animals. Anomalocaris are stem-group arthropods characterized by a distinctive sub-millimetric arrangement of planar elements that is not found in extant arthropods or trilobites, suggesting they diverged before the last common ancestor of extant forms. Analysis of arthropod cuticle rheology suggests that Anomalocaris was a predator. It appears that some anomalocaridids actively utilized their large frontal appendages to rapidly flex trilobites during predation. Comparison with predation damage from mineralized trilobites and coprolites suggests that this method of flexing allowed durophagous predation. The presence in the Early Cambrian of durophagous, nonbiomineralized predators may have important implications for the role of predation pressure in the acquisition of mineralized cuticles and the rise of enrollment in trilobites.

Eurekamag.com presents an insight into Biome which are are climatically and geographically similar ecosystems. Some parts of the earth have more or less the same kind of abiotic and biotic factors spread over a large area, creating a typical biome (ecosystem) over that area. The EurekaMag.com Review covers Biome-BGC which is an ecophysiological process model to simulate large-scale ecosystems. One study tested four predictions for South American mammals that (1) there is a high frequency of species (stenobiomic species) restricted to a single biome, that (2) certain clades are more stenobiomic than others, that (3) there is a higher proportion of biomic specialists in biomes that underwent through major expansion-contraction alternation due to the glacial-interglacial cycles, and (3) that certain combinations of inhabited biomes occur more frequently among species than do others. The results agree with the resource-use hypothesis and, therefore, with a major role of the past climatic changes as drivers of mammalian evolution. Nevertheless, deviations from the expectations indicate the importance of differences in reproductive traits and paleobiogeographic history for the macroevolutionary processes involved. In the case of South American mammals, the Pliocene Great American Biotic Interchange strongly influences the ecological characteristics of this assemblage.

The EurekaMag.com insight into the Limbic System covers this set of brain structures including the hippocampus, amygdala, anterior thalamic nuclei, septum, limbic cortex and fornix, which support several functions including emotion, behavior, long term memory, and olfaction. The limbic system of the brain receives input from the olfactory pathways and sends efferants to the hypothalamus and the mesolimbic dopaminergic pathway. Chemical, biologic, and psychological stimuli can initiate and elicit sensitization. In turn, subsequent activation of the sensitized limbic and mesolimbic pathways can facilitate dysregulation of behavioral, autonomic, endocrine, and immune system functions. One study corroborates that slowing of the deeper structures of the limbic system is associated with affect. It also supports the neurobiological model that the right forebrain is associated with sympathetic activity and the left forebrain with the effective management of energy. Patients with major depression show structural abnormalities in the limbic system.

The Science Magazine EurekaMag.com was launched in November 1998 as the online version of the French science magazine “Eurêka – Le magazine des sciences” published since 1995. During the past decade, it has emerged as a comprehensive aggregator of information on biology, on the applied life sciences agriculture, horticulture and forestry, on the earth sciences, on the environmental sciences, and on the health sciences.

The Science Magazine has recently been accredited by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology with the Internet Content Provider (ICP) Number 10204677. The site delivers its content through a number of RSS feeds including a “Most Shared Content” RSS Feed and an @EurekaMag Twitter account. The @EurekaMag Twitter account currently features 45,348 tweets and 828 followers. The site accepts advertisements through the Google AdWords system.

###









Attachments










































Vocus©Copyright 1997-

, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.







More Show Press Releases

, , , , , , ,
Read More

ESA Renewables to Exhibit Renewable Energy Monitoring System at Solar Power International Trade Show

December 16th, 2011 Posted in Various
Dec, 16 2011
No Comments »

ESA Renewables to Exhibit Renewable Energy Monitoring System at Solar Power International Trade Show











Green Monitoring System Provides Immediate Worldwide Access to Performance Data


Lake Mary, Florida (PRWEB) September 26, 2011

ESA Renewables, a leading turnkey solar system provider, recently announced that it will be attending the Solar Power International 2011 trade show and demonstrating its proprietary green energy monitoring system. The conference and exhibition will be October 17-20, 2011 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas Texas. ESA Renewables will be located at booth #751.

During the show, ESA Renewables will be exhibiting its newly developed photovoltaic monitoring and control system during the exhibition. Attendees will be able to view live, real-time data from solar farms currently online as well as delve into historic performance reports.

This proprietary monitoring system can be integrated into any solar installation. It allows for simplified, centralized, reliable and secure data management for solar power plants. Real-time or historical data can be accessed on site or from anywhere in the world, via a secure data feed. The monitoring and control systems web based application presents, in easy to manage spreadsheets and graphs, data for the proper maintenance and evaluation of a solar farm system performance. System managers receive immediate system alerts should anomalies occur so as to minimize downtimes and maximize energy production.

“Solar Power International presents ESA with an opportunity to interact directly with potential customers, suppliers and other energy experts,” said Jeffrey Burkett, ESA Renewables President. “ESA Renewables team will be on hand during the convention to provide information about our complete turnkey solar energy systems which offer industrial and commercial customers a total renewable energy solution.”

As North America’s largest, most comprehensive solar power trade show and conference, Solar Power International (SPI) is an annual, business-to-business event which grows bigger and better every year. With nearly 24,000 professionals from more than 125 countries attending, SPI is truly a global event. In 2011, over 1,200 companies from all vertical markets in the solar power spectrum will exhibit in a space of more than 1 million gross square feet.

About ESA Renewables, LLC:

Located in Lake Mary, FL, ESA Renewables has positioned itself as a leader in the industry providing turnkey solar PV systems globally. ESA owns and operates a diverse portfolio of over 475 solar PV power generating facilities located in the United States, Puerto Rico, Spain and Italy. ESA’s scope of services includes financing, engineering, construction, testing and operation and maintenance. With headquarters in Castellon Spain, ESA has additional offices in Florida, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, France and Italy. For more information about ESA Renewables, LLC, please visit http://www.esarenewables.com or call 407-268-6455.

# # #





















Vocus©Copyright 1997-

, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.







Related Downtime Press Releases

, , , , , , , , , ,
Read More

Wetpaint Entertainment Rapidly Becomes a Leading Online Entertainment News Source Due to Wetpaint?s Proprietary Social Distribution System

December 16th, 2011 Posted in Movies
Dec, 16 2011
No Comments »

Wetpaint Entertainment Rapidly Becomes a Leading Online Entertainment News Source Due to Wetpaint’s Proprietary Social Distribution System











Wetpaint Logo


Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

Wetpaint, a next-generation media company, today announced that Wetpaint Entertainment now attracts more than six million unique visitors monthly, a 220% increase over a year ago. The company credits its proprietary Social Distribution System as the primary reason for this rapid growth. Wetpaint Entertainment, which Wetpaint launched just 15 months ago, delights 18-34 year-old women with in-depth coverage of their favorite TV shows, stars, and fashion. It is now one of the leading sources for information, especially on top-rated television shows, in the highly-crowded and competitive entertainment news space.

Over the last two years, Wetpaint has developed the world’s most advanced technology and expertise in social publishing and distribution. This patent-pending system, called the Wetpaint Social Distribution System, is based on cutting-edge analytical methods that provide an accurate, real-time, and continuously-updating picture of audience interests and responsiveness. The techniques are captured in a proprietary Dynamic Playbook that is updated daily and used to drive maximum value for, and from, the audience. The system revolutionizes the relationship between publisher and audience by bringing real-time data to content-creation and programming; all by using the social web to both gather data about, and drive engagement of, the audience.

Wetpaint Entertainment covers TV shows such as The Bachelor/Bachelorette, True Blood, American Idol, Jersey Shore, and the Kardashians, among many more. In addition to 27 of the most popular TV shows, it also reports on the biggest celebrity news in the general entertainment industry. The site provides exclusive interviews, recaps, spoilers, bios, fashion advice, and more, all packaged in a rich visual format with countless new photos daily.

Wetpaint’s proprietary real-time technologies not only predict which topics will be most interesting to its audience, but also optimize the packaging and distribution of every item of content to reach fans on Facebook, Twitter, and mobile devices. Wetpaint Entertainment attracts more than 25 million page views monthly and has over a million Facebook fans.

“We launched Wetpaint Entertainment into the saturated entertainment news market a little over a year ago and have created a smash hit by using our Social Distribution System,” stated Wetpaint Co-Founder and CEO, Ben Elowitz. “This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to our unrelenting focus on rapid experimentation, cutting-edge social analytics and distribution, and a lively and fresh editorial voice.”

Company Experiences Momentum on Various Additional Fronts

In addition to reaping the rewards of its Social Distribution System, Wetpaint has shown strong momentum on several other fronts which are listed below.

Washington Post Social Reader: Wetpaint Entertainment has been featured in the Washington Post Social Reader since the reader was launched two months ago. The social app on Facebook lets people experience news and information with their friends and has surpassed three million subscribers.
The Wetpaint Entertainment iPhone app: Announced only two and a half months ago, the Wetpaint Entertainment iPhone app has ranked in the top 30 entertainment apps for the iPhone. The new application lets users choose which of the TV shows they want to follow and then sends them in-depth coverage on just those shows. In addition, the application lets users easily spread the news they get on the app to friends via Facebook, Twitter, text message, and email. The new iPhone app can be downloaded for free from the Apple iPhone Apps Store or directly from Wetpaint on its mobile page.
Speaking engagements: Ben Elowitz, Wetpaint Co-Founder and CEO, has been actively speaking at conferences this year. He will be speaking at the upcoming SxSW Interactive in March on “How to Become a Next-Generation Media Company.” In October, he debated with Vanessa Fox in “The SEO vs. SMO Debate…Bring it On!” (moderated by Rachel Sklar) at Web 2.0 Expo in New York. He also spoke on “The Social Operating System” at Seattle Interactive in November. Please see the Events section on the Company News page of the Wetpaint site for additional information on events Wetpaint executives will be speaking at or attending.

In separate news, Cambio Group announced today that it was selected for the exclusive advertising representation of Wetpaint Entertainment starting in 2012. Please see related news release on the Wetpaint Company News page.

About Wetpaint

Wetpaint is a next-generation media company that uses its proprietary state-of-the-art technologies and expertise in social media to drive and monetize audiences. The company is creating a portfolio of best-in-class media properties; the first, Wetpaint Entertainment, delights 18-34 year-old women with in-depth coverage of their favorite TV shows, stars and fashion. Wetpaint Entertainment attracts more than six million unique visitors and 25 million page views monthly. It also has over a million Facebook fans. Founded by Internet pioneer Ben Elowitz, and with offices in Seattle and New York, Wetpaint is backed by Accel Partners, the investors behind Facebook and Groupon.

# # #





















Vocus©Copyright 1997-

, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.







, , , , , , , , , , , ,
Read More
Older Entries

Powered by WP Robot