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Visakhapatnam, April 2:
It is essential to create the right eco system for promoting the IT sector in the Seemandhra region (residual Andhra Pradesh) and to brand and position the Visakhapatnam-Rajahmundry-Vijayawada region as one of immense promise and potential to attract the big IT companies, according to Rajiv Vaishnav, the vice-president of the NASSCOM.
He said it was necessary to give up "the tier-two mentality" and act big. "In the united state of Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam was positioned as one of the most promising tier-two IT destinations in the State and the country, but the time now has come after bifurcation to promote and project Visakhapatnam-Vijayawada region as the prime IT destination.
The USPs of the region has to be highlighted. The local industry and academic institutions must act in tandem in branding and positioning the region. NASSCOM will of course extend all necessary help, but the initiative has to come from the region," he said.
He said the tax incentives during the initial five-year period may attract some companies, but later on the natural strengths and advantages of the region would have to play the crucial role. He suggested that there should not be too much emphasis on cost arbitrage in promoting the region, but knowledge arbitrage. "Whatever is visible in the market place, has a better chance of being sold. The visibility of the region should be improved and it should be put on the IT map prominently," he added.
Viswanadham Kandukuri, the location head of Tech Mahindra, said cost-effective delivery models available in Visakhapatnam region should be sold to big IT companies to draw them here. B. Murali Manohar Rao, of Sankhya Technologies, gave a presentation highlighting the potential of the region.
K.V.S.S Rajeswara Rao, the General Manager (IT) of Visakhapatnam steel plant, said the RINL would do its best to promote Brand Vizag in the IT sector.
(This article was published on April 2, 2014)
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Visakhapatnam, April 2:
It is essential to create the right eco system for promoting the IT sector in the Seemandhra region (residual Andhra Pradesh) and to brand and position the Visakhapatnam-Rajahmundry-Vijayawada region as one of immense promise and potential to attract the big IT companies, according to Rajiv Vaishnav, the vice-president of the NASSCOM.
He said it was necessary to give up "the tier-two mentality" and act big. "In the united state of Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam was positioned as one of the most promising tier-two IT destinations in the State and the country, but the time now has come after bifurcation to promote and project Visakhapatnam-Vijayawada region as the prime IT destination.
The USPs of the region has to be highlighted. The local industry and academic institutions must act in tandem in branding and positioning the region. NASSCOM will of course extend all necessary help, but the initiative has to come from the region," he said.
He said the tax incentives during the initial five-year period may attract some companies, but later on the natural strengths and advantages of the region would have to play the crucial role. He suggested that there should not be too much emphasis on cost arbitrage in promoting the region, but knowledge arbitrage. "Whatever is visible in the market place, has a better chance of being sold. The visibility of the region should be improved and it should be put on the IT map prominently," he added.
Viswanadham Kandukuri, the location head of Tech Mahindra, said cost-effective delivery models available in Visakhapatnam region should be sold to big IT companies to draw them here. B. Murali Manohar Rao, of Sankhya Technologies, gave a presentation highlighting the potential of the region.
K.V.S.S Rajeswara Rao, the General Manager (IT) of Visakhapatnam steel plant, said the RINL would do its best to promote Brand Vizag in the IT sector.
(This article was published on April 2, 2014)
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Eco-Fuel Africa has set up a system for the production and distribution of "biochar briquettes"small blocks of carbonized agricultural waste that provide a cleaner, easier-to-access fuel for homes across Uganda.
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Sanga Moses ticket out of rural Uganda was education. As an accountant at a large Kampala bank, Moses was able send money home. On a return visit to his village, he was distressed to see his kid sister coming round the bend, loaded down with firewood. It was pointless for him to pay for her schooling, she tearfully told him, because she missed too many days collecting firewood to keep up with her lessons.
Moses recalled he collected firewood in his youth, too, but a decade earlier trees had been more plentiful and closer to the village. Widespread deforestation had turned fuel-gathering into a full-day task. Moses devoted himself then and there to finding a sustainable solution.
Researching fuel alternatives, Moses zeroed in on biochar-based briquettes. Standard charcoal is made by carbonizing wood in kilns. Biochar uses the same process, carbonization, but its raw products are agriculture waste, sparing trees. Formerly farmers burned crop residue just to get rid of it. For making biochar briquettes, this waste is carbonized in repurposed oil drums.
Biochar briquettes offer end-users many advantages:
Eco-Fuel Africa, the business Moses has built, features an integrated supply chain from field to kiosk.
Eco-Fuel Africa has expanded by setting up franchises. Theirs is a replicable, scalable business model providing employment along with environmental benefit. Fuel is a daily necessity, there is an abundance of agricultural waste in Uganda, and forests across the country are under stress.
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Astronaut Chris Hadfields nighttime photo of the head of Burlington Bay made a striking impression.
There was a blanket of light and a rectangle of darkness. It was a peaceful corner in the middle of all that light, said David Galbraith of the RBG. The perspective we get when looking back from space helps us understand how precious this is.
The Royal Botanical Gardens and other organizations are creating a large urban park in that dark area.
An information session for The Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System was held last Thursday (March 27) at West Plains United Church.
These areas are very rich in nature in the middle of an urban area, said Galbraith, the RBGs head of science.
An alliance of agencies share the goal of making sure that in 50 years, these lands are still here.
The area includes nearly 1,900 hectares (4,700 acres) of natural lands, covering parts of Aldershot, Tyandaga and Hamilton.
It includes a portion of the Niagara Escarpment, plus lands and waters associated with the Cootes (also called Cootes) Paradise Marsh and Grindstone Creek.
Weve been working on this program since 2006. We were saying how can the agencies do a better job of taking care of the land, said Galbraith. We believe that growth can be accommodated and we can work so that nature and development can exist side by side.
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Srinagar, Mar 28: With the state government failing to undertake conservation of river Jhelum here, considered to be the lifeline of Kashmir, unabated pollution, siltation and encroachments pose a serious threat to its fragile eco-system. The problem has been compounded by failure of the state government to undertake its restoration on priority. Ironically, the Government of India has been sitting on an ambitious multi-crore project aimed at long-term conservation of Jhelum. In absence of any conservation measures, the river has lost its carrying capacity. Though the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah had in 2012 launched the Jhelum Conservation Project from north Kashmirs Baramulla district, absence of funds has however delayed the execution of conservation measures. Originating from Verinag in south Kashmir, Jhelum spans over 175 sq Kms, meandering in a serpentine way from south to north Kashmir. Jhelum is joined by four streams, Sundran, Brang, Arapath and Lidder is Islamabad (Anantnag) district in south Kashmir. Besides, small streams like Veshara and Rambiara also fed the river with fresh waters. The river settles in Wullar lake before flowing to Pakistan administered Kashmir through Baramulla district. Jhelum assumes tremendous importance for providing waters for drinking and irrigation purposes and draining the surplus waters, thus saving Kashmir from floods. A few decades ago, in absence of proper roads, Jhelum acted as a prime mode of transport. The importance of river traffic can be gauged from the Census of 1891, which shows nearly 34,000 boatmen used to earn their livelihood from it. However, in absence of any monitoring by authorities, the banks of the river have been gradually encroached upon from Islamabad to Baramulla district. Though the government in 2005 had launched a beautification drive of Jhelum banks on the three km stretch, from Shivpora to Dubji Ghat (Maisuma), authorities have failed to extend it to other areas of the river. The river has been extensively polluted by direct inflow of sewage from all the drains from south to north Kashmir. Instead of treating the sewage, the government through pump stations empties all drains into the river. Environmentalists maintain that extensive pollution has drastically affected the eco-system of the river. "The inflow of sewage including of hospitals and dispensaries into the Jhelum has drastically affected its flora and fauna and rendering its water unfit for human consumption," said noted environmentalist, Dr Abdul Majid Kak, who has undertaken scientific studies on the river. Dr Kak said from ancient times, Srinagar city was based on both its sides, indicating that Jhelum was life to the city dwellers. "No water supply schemes existed in Srinagar at that time and Jhelum was the only source of potable water. However, situation at present is totally reverse. Water of Jhelum is highly contaminated and its tributaries have either been filled up for construction of roads, tracks and pathways," Dr Kak said. Ajaz Rasool, a hydraulic engineer and environmentalist underscored the need of immediate conservation of Jhelum. It is important to restore Jhelum and make it free from deposition of silt and sand pockets besides undertaking beautification of its banks, he said. "The excessive enrichment of water with sewage and garbage has depleted the fish catches and posed health hazards to people," said Ajaz who had prepared feasibility report in 1997 for Jhelum River Conservation Project under the National River Conservation Plan. It envisaged pollution abatement in four towns, Islamabad, Srinagar, Sopur and Varmul by construction of Sewage Treatment Plants. The project was approved by the Government of India and included in its 10th plan for implementation, however it was later shelved. The Irrigation and Flood Control Department had in 2009 sent Rs 2200 crore project to the Ministry of Water Resources for sanction. The project included many restoration works including improvement of Jhelum's existing dredging of outfall channels, protection and anti-erosion works and increasing hydraulic efficiency. However, the Ministry had few years ago approved only a part of the project costing Rs 97 crores to facilitate immediate interventions including procurement of machines and dredging in Jhelum, particularly of its flood spill channels in Srinagar and outflow stream at Daubgah and Ningli in Baramulla. The Chief Engineer of Irrigation and Flood Control department, Mir Javaid Jaffar, said the Government of India has raised several queries regarding the Jhelum conservation project. For past several months, we have cleared many queries regarding different aspects of the project. Hopefully, it will take two or three months more to get the project sanctioned, Jaffar told Greater Kashmir. He said despite all odds, the department has been undertaking dredging and de-silting of flood spill channels to increase its carrying capacity and minimize channels of floods in Kashmir.
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Astronaut Chris Hadfields nighttime photo of the head of Burlington Bay made a striking impression.
There was a blanket of light and a rectangle of darkness. It was a peaceful corner in the middle of all that light, said David Galbraith of the RBG. The perspective we get when looking back from space helps us understand how precious this is.
The Royal Botanical Gardens and other organizations are creating a large urban park in that dark area.
An information session for The Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System was held last night at West Plains United Church.
These areas are very rich in nature in the middle of an urban area, said Galbraith, the RBGs head of science.
An alliance of agencies share the goal of making sure that in 50 years, these lands are still here.
The eco-park includes nearly 1,900 hectares (4,700 acres) of natural lands, covering parts of Aldershot, Tyandaga and Hamilton.
It includes a portion of the Niagara Escarpment, plus lands and waters associated with the Cootes (also called Cootes) Paradise Marsh and Grindstone Creek.
Weve been working on this program since 2006. We were saying how can the agencies do a better job of taking care of the land, said Galbraith. We believe that growth can be accommodated and we can work so that nature and development can exist side by side.
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Iron with more steam and get rid of all those wrinkles easily and seamlessly with the Rowenta Eco-Intelligence Iron.
The Eco-Intelligence Iron features the patented Microsteam400 sole plate with a unique 3D design. This unique design helps concentrate steam below the sole plate to reduce steam loss and increases steam, helping you to remove the toughest of wrinkles from your clothes.
The sole plate has a scratch resistant stainless steel coating. It offers perfect steam distribution through more than 400 micro holes.
You can even use it on a low temperature setting. The Eco-Intelligence Iron's Anti-Drip System prevents spitting and leaking.
The Eco-Intelligence has a long ironing life. The integrated Anti-Calc Cartridge and Self Clean to remove water impurities and keep the micro holes running smoothly.
You can also use the Eco-Intelligence Iron regardless what hand you prefer. The ergonomic rotary trigger is perfect for left and right handed users.
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InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is continuing to help the New Zealand Internet eco-system with the culmination of two pieces of research it has helped fund.
Every year InternetNZ gives away half a million dollars in community funding to benefit people who use the Internet. As a result of community grants awarded last year for research, Joy Liddicoat from the Association for Progressive
Communications has published a report into how New Zealanders perceive their human rights when using the Internet; while James Mahuta Coyle has conducted an intensive review into privacy laws that apply in the cloud and when sharing personal information online - specifically around which countrys laws apply if the cloud servers are off-shore.
InternetNZ Chief Executive Jordan Carter said that both bodies of work were excellent sources of information for understanding where New Zealand is with its Internet and where its heading.
"Our vision is for a better New Zealand through a better Internet. Its pieces of work like James and Joys that help us understand our current state so we can move forward to a better one.
"The Internet Freedom Monitoring in New Zealand report is a fascinating read. Of the 29 Internet Freedom Indicators in the La Rue Framework, New Zealand is fully compliant with 14, non-compliant with four and its unclear on the remaining 11.
The report found that for the most part New Zealanders are free to express themselves online and that our legal structure supports freedom of expression on the Internet.
"On the flipside, the research also found that there is a high degree of soft censorship and many Internet users just accept this. Maintaining our rights and freedom online is a large reason why we at InternetNZ get out of bed. Its important that we try to make the Internet open and uncapturable.
James Mahuta Coyles Report on New Zealand Privacy Regulation and the Cloud: Current Controls and Option for Reform is about sovereignty over data stored in the cloud, a topic that is just starting to be discussed, the report is one of the first that were aware of to really try and answer the question over which laws apply.
The report describes cloud privacy as an area of study, outlines the current regulatory landscape in New Zealand and presents options for reform during the upcoming legislative review.
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The passenger service has started with a 12 m long electric solo bus operating on the central circular line M19. From October, four additional 18 m articulated e-buses will be phased in. It will be the first time that eco-friendly 18 m electric buses have replaced conventional buses in regular passenger operation.
Each bus is equipped with the wireless PRIMOVE fast-charging system and the new PRIMOVE high-performance batteries. In Braunschweig, the world's first inductive charging system is coming into use. With an output of 200 kW, it charges electric buses in just a few seconds, enabling them to cover the distance to the next charging station with ease.
In recent weeks, the 12 m e-bus already approved by TV SD underwent final system and load tests, enabling the TV approval of the entire PRIMOVE system in Braunschweig in time for the start of passenger operation. These included 280 recorded charging cycles, almost 3,000 km travelled electrically and various tests for electrical safety and electromagnetic emission.
For passengers, the PRIMOVE system will remain largely inaudible and invisible. The electric buses are not only quieter and cause less vibration than conventional diesel buses, they also accelerate more evenly - a much smoother ride awaits passengers in Braunschweig. The PRIMOVE high power charging pads embedded in concrete are installed under the road surface at the main station and at selected stops. The primary electrical installation is also integrated underground at the bus stops. The cooling units for those wayside power electronics have been neatly integrated into an advertising pillar and the shelter at the bus stop. The location of primary and wayside components underground or in existing street furniture offers great advantages to urban planners compared to conductive charging solutions.
As the world's leading rail technology provider, Bombardier has a clear vision of the cities of tomorrow. We imagine cities where all vehicles are electric and where mass transit vehicles do not alter the landscape but seamlessly integrate to provide quiet and emission-free urban mobility. With the PRIMOVE portfolio, Bombardier is paving the way for transport operators and vehicle manufacturers to make an easy and convenient transition to electric mobility for all electric vehicles - from trams and buses to trucks and cars. The start of passenger services with the first PRIMOVE electric bus in Braunschweig proves that this vision has matured from an innovative idea to reality.
About the PRIMOVE Pilot project in Braunschweig
Under the term "emil" (electric mobility by means of inductive charging), the Technical University of Braunschweig and the energy supplier BS | Energy are participating as partners in the innovative project in Braunschweig along with Braunschweiger Verkehrs-AG and Bombardier. It is being funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure.
The electric buses from the manufacturer Solaris are fully charged overnight in the bus depot. A quick recharge of the batteries during the regular 10 minute interval at the last station is sufficient to ensure the smooth operation of the12 m solo e-bus on the 12 km route. The 18 m articulated buses require more energy and are therefore additionally charged for a few seconds at two intermediate bus stops. This custom-made charging concept ensures a maximum battery life and an uninterrupted operation with a clean e-mobility solution on the existing bus route.
An overview of how the PRIMOVE system works and how it compares to diesel buses is available under the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hGrk8AHKmw
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Abu Dhabi: Eco tour operator Capt. Tonys, hotel Park Hyatt and Yas Marina conducted a clean up drive at the mangroves near Yas Island as part of the UAE Green Festival.
Several students from two Abu Dhabi schools - Al Muna and The British International School also took part in the drive. Called Dolphin Bay due to the number of dolphin sightings here, the eco initiative on the uninhabited island near Yas Island resulted in the collection of 20 bags of waste.
We wanted to do something to celebrate the UAE Green Festival and thought we could start by cleaning up the mangroves in Abu Dhabi, said Arabella Willing, Marine Biologist at Park Hyatt.
We went deeper into the mangroves where we split the children into teams. We also told the children about the importance of mangroves and why they are so important.
Capt. Tonys said school children were involved to create awareness about the fragile eco-system. We are an eco-conscious company and use these areas regularly for our eco tours and cruises. We wanted to also raise awareness amongst children to protect the environment and therefore tied up with the schools, said Antonio Neto, owner of Capt. Tonys.
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According to Mark Awdas, Engineering Manager with Cannon Technologies, the new ISO standard container options offer clients a wide range of advantages - including free cooling, low PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) ratios and medium/high density facilities. Key features of the new ISO container units include 95% power efficiency (98% in ECO mode), plus low power LED lighting on a single and highly resilient circuit - replacing the power-hungry twin circuit systems seen on legacy installations.
The unique raised floor system, says Awdas, supports features not normally available in previous containerised offerings, such as enabling cooling water pipe work and other services - to operate below floor level. In responding to client requests for these new units, our engineering team have developed an ISO standard container that gives clients "room to breathe" in a plug-and-play data centre environment and with drop shipping times as low as seven days, he explained.
The team has also developed a modular infrastructure that gives clients a range of unique configuration options that are available, quite literally, off the shelf. Our aim when developing the new range was to create the Holy Grail of modular data centres - namely high levels of flexibility for client installations, but without shoe-horning clients into a one-size-fits-all system," he said.
A choice of formats: the best of both worlds
Awdas went on to say that the development of the ISO container range offers customers a range of size and format choices - including a clamshell option, which features two, or even three open sides that bolt together meaning that businesses really can have the best of both worlds. And at a highly cost-competitive price, he notes.
Cannon is especially proud of its clamshell option with the new ISO container series, as the units feature an outer and an inner skin design that - once sited - offers a larger data centre floor area, but without the lead times that legacy modular systems traditionally require. This innovative approach with the new units, says Awdas, has extended to the design of the lighting system - with a robust and hot-swappable low-power LED lighting circuit that replaces the twin-circuit systems seen in legacy modular data centres.
"Despite the ISO containers being modular in nature, flexibility was the name of the game when our design team sat down to develop these units from scratch. We started by throwing away the book on conventional data centre limitations and developing an ISO container series that offers all the advantages of small and mid-sized data centres - but on a drop-ship and power-efficient basis," he said.
Cannon's engineering manager says that most competing modular data centre options represent something of a compromise. With the Cannon ISO range clients get a wide choice of options available on a mix-and-match basis ranging from ISO standard to WISO and all the way to dual or triple ISO clamshell sizing in the TMDC range, he said.
There is also an ISO stack family of multiple 2.4 x 12m modules in our MDC range that can be transported in a standard ISO format - using a crane if stacking is required, in order to create a data centre campus, he added.
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