Category Archives: Technology

You’ll never think of humidity the same way again

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

The next wars will be about water and not oil. Because potable water is becoming as short in supply as any of our precious metals. It’s an issue in the Middle East. It’s an issue in Africa. It’s an issue … Continue reading →

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From flight to flights of fancy…

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

I haven’t kept you up to date on the new things going on with 3D printing- you know, where you can “print” a real object.  Sometimes called rapid prototyping, sometimes called additive layer manufacturing, these “printers” can use cells (as … Continue reading →

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Can you hear me?

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

Imagine this scenario.  It’s almost Christmas.  And, you’re in a Hilton hotel bar- teeming with people celebrating, virtually wall to wall.  And, you hear a voice.  And, recognize it as that of a friend from decades past.  “Jeffrey Fried, where … Continue reading →

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Tal navigates his “Narrow Straits”

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

I was perusing the web after I put away all my special dishes and food required for my holiday. (OK, I was vegging out after stuffing and carrying 8 tubs, with an average weight of 25 kilos down 10 steps … Continue reading →

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No More Needle Sticks?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

I hate injections.  Ever since I was five years old and was “rewarded” with bi-weekly injections (oh, Dr. Isaacson- sorry for that black eye)- that continued for nearly a decade. Share this:

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Whither R and D? Or, is it wither R &D?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

We know that manufacturing jobs are being exported.  But, now the R&D is being exported, too.  Not only because the US is not producing fantastic scientific and engineering talent, but to afford corporations the ability to tailor their products to … Continue reading →

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Standards…

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

Standards.  Standards of behavior.  Standards of product quality.  Standards of currency.  We know them- we think. Share this:

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Intersections

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

Do you remember the George Carlin routines about cars and driving?  One of my favorites…                        George to his passenger:  “Do you want to see how my brother drives?”  (this … Continue reading →

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Solar powered cell phones- NOT

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

Most of you know that I believe we need to develop alternative energy sources.  That does not make me an apologist for the cause; simple a recognition of the facts as they exist. Share this:

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Solar to Steam Plant Operational

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

When it comes to power generation, there are some truisms.  Unless we develop new engine technology, we are going to need fluid (liquids or gases) fuels or batteries to run our cars.  But, the bulk of commercial and residential energy … Continue reading →

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