igniteCAST - Science & Technology

Improving Inductive Welding System Performance with SMC

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 23:33:15 +0000

Please enjoy this presentation on Improving Inductive Welding System Performance with Soft Magnetic Composites by Sean Muyskens.

Short Time Dilatometry Quench System Analyses

Tue, 7 Jan 2020 20:44:30 +0000

Please enjoy this presentation on Short Time Dilatometry Quench System Analyses - by Andrew Banka, Andrew Senita of Airflow Sciences Corporation - by Robert Goldstein, Tareq Eddir of Fluxtrol, Inc. - by Robert Cryderman of Colorado School of Mines.

Improving Corrosion Resistance of Soft Magnetic Composites

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 18:30:09 +0000

Please enjoy this presentation on Improving Corrosion Resistance of Soft Magnetic Composites for Induction Heat Applications Treating by Prem Vaishnava of Fluxtrol Inc.

Coil Thermal Analysis

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 18:30:32 +0000

Factors influencing the cooling of an inductor are studied

HES 2019 Magnetic Core Loss

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:22:20 +0000

Please enjoy this presentation on magnetic core loss. Soft Magnetic Composites (SMC’s) are widely used in induction heating applications. Having accurate data for magnetic core losses is critical for computer modeling in challenging applications.

HES 2019 Improving Induction Tube Welding Performance

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:21:20 +0000

Please enjoy this presentation on improving induction tube welding system performance utilizing soft magnetic composites. Inductive welding is a popular method for making tubes used in a variety of industries.

10 Case Study - Induction Brazing of Aluminum Heat Exchanger

Thu, 30 May 2019 20:26:59 +0000

Problem Description - Part: Aluminum heat exchanger- Operation: Brazing of a pipe to a short tube previously brazed to the heat exchanger header in a furnace - Equipment: All equipment including 60 kW, 10-30 kHz power supply, part handling system and control system with IR pyrometers already existed- Problems: Insufficient brazed joint depth -> Inconsistent process resulting in leakage and other defects- Variables:-> Limited coil type modification-> Coil dimensions-> Coil positioning-> Magnetic controller dimensions

9 Case Story - Surface Hardening of Truck Axle

Thu, 30 May 2019 20:17:35 +0000

Problem Description and Specifications - The customer contacted Fluxtrol Inc. for the following reasons: - They were unable to produce good parts for a contract they had won. - The problem was the new part had a sharper fillet than other parts they had worked with before. Figure 1. & 2. - In order to get the required depth in the fillet, they had to severely overheat the area (X) just above it resulting in almost through hardening.

8 Case Story - Wheel Hub Heat Treating

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:59:47 +0000

Learn through the following case story, "Wheel Hub Heat Treating", how machine downtime, extended set-up, and scrapped parts were reduced due to use of Fluxtrol "A" and a new induction coil design.

7 Case Story - Design of Stress Relieving Coil and Process

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:01:14 +0000

Learn through the following case story, "Design of Stress Relieving Coil and Process", how savings were accomplished due to induction coil and process optimization.

Ocular3D - Human Vision Analysis in VR and AR

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:12:44 +0000

Ocular3D is a patented technology created to accurately measure field of view and visual obstruction in within a virtual or physical 3D environment. Ocular3D is built on the Unity 3D engine for use in VR, AR, and MR applications.

6. Fluxtrol Materials on Induction Coils

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 21:21:46 +0000

Fluxtrol Inc. is a world leading manufacturer of magnetodielectric materials for induction heating controllers. Primary materials: Fluxtrol A, Fluxtrol 50, Fluxtrol 100, Ferrotron 559H. Fluxtrol Inc. also manufactures other standard and custom materials: Ferrotron 119, Fluxtrol 25, and custom materials.

5. Magnetic Flux Control

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:57:44 +0000

In this course magnetic flux control is a generic term for modification of induction coil magnetic flux by means of installation of magnetic templates (magnetic flux controllers). Magnetic flux control due to application of non-magnetic bodies (Faraday rings or flux robbers) is not considered here. Magnetic controllers may significantly change magnetic field pattern and coil parameters; their application must be considered as a part of the whole induction system design. Because Controllers play different roles (magnetic flux concentration, shielding, distribution) they are called also Concentrators, Cores or Shields depending on application. - In many cases controllers fulfill several functions simultaneously.

4. Computer Simulation for Induction Processes and Coil Design

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:24:24 +0000

Computer simulation has become a practical tool for everyday use in the induction industry. This Computer Simulation course teaches the user to design optimal systems, improve equipment performance, dramatically reduce development time and costs, better understand the process dynamics, etc.

3. Induction Coils

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:41:00 +0000

Welcome to Course 3 - Induction Coil. You will learn about different coil designs, styles, and usages.

2. Induction Installations

Sat, 5 Jan 2019 05:46:26 +0000

Welcome to Chapter II, Induction Installations.

1b Basics of Induction Technique Part 2

Sat, 5 Jan 2019 04:40:56 +0000

Induction Heating is a Contactless Heating Method of bodies, which absorb energy from an Alternating Magnetic Field, generated by Induction Coil (Inductor) There are two mechanisms of energy absorption: - generation of close-loop (eddy) currents inside the body which cause heating due to electrical resistance of the body material - hysteresis heating (for magnetic materials ONLY!) due to a friction of magnetic micro volumes (domains), which rotate following orientation of external magnetic field Part 2 deals with heating effects, dynamics of temperature distribution and coil parameter variation in the process of heating as well as with electrodynamic forces created by magnetic field.

1a. Basics of Induction Technique Part 1

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 20:40:50 +0000

Induction Heating is a Contactless Heating Method of bodies, which absorb energy from an Alternating Magnetic Field, generated by Induction Coil (Inductor) There are two mechanisms of energy absorption: - generation of close-loop (eddy) currents inside the body which cause heating due to electrical resistance of the body material - hysteresis heating (for magnetic materials ONLY!) due to a friction of magnetic micro volumes (domains), which rotate following orientation of external magnetic field. Part 1 deals mainly with electromagnetic phenomena in induction heating systems.

0. Introduction - Basics of Induction Technique and  Magnetic Flux Control

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 19:26:08 +0000

This course covers basics of induction heating, induction equipment, computer simulation, magnetic flux control: theory and application, case stories, and a short history of induction.

Yodlee Bank Integration

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:29:46 +0000

Dell Computer XPS 8300- Deceptive Business Practices

Sun, 27 May 2012 19:49:35 +0000

Caveat Emptor: “Let The Buyer Beware”. I like to share some stunning pictures of what was supposed to be a brand new XPS 8300 replacement system that was made on March 15, 2012.The day that the Dell executive support team initiated the order! This is documented evidence of the deceptive business practices of Dell computer!!!

Creating a List of Buz.fm Messages

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:53:58 +0000

Creating a Buz.fm Account

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:52:18 +0000

An Introduction to Buz.fm

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:48:32 +0000

Buz.fm is web service that creates and broadcasts Social Media Campaigns. Campaigns are used for marketing, brand awareness, creating exposure and consistent communication of news and information.

Viewing and Editing a Buz.fm Campaign

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:00:41 +0000

Buz.fm is web service that creates and broadcasts Social Media Campaigns. Campaigns are used for marketing, brand awareness, creating exposure and consistent communication of news and information. We hope you enjoy this quick tutorial on how to view and edit a Buz.fm Campaign. Your BuzTweet campaigns allow you to quickly create and simultaneously broadcast updates, posts or tweets (BuzTweets) to your social media accounts, while providing comparable results to pay per click, at a fraction of the cost and without the risk of click fraud.

Managing your Buz.fm Account

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:57:49 +0000

Creating a Buz.fm Campaign

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:56:21 +0000

How to Add Social Media Accounts to Buz.fm

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:51:06 +0000

Car engine images

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:37:11 +0000

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Stephen Sadler's Video Book Preview - Exposure to Closure

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:12:22 +0000

If you want to become an expert in social media and serial entrepreneurship, then watch this cool media overview of Stephen Sadler's new book "Exposure to Closure". Enjoy!

Book available here at Amazon

WJR 760 - Stephen Sadler's Book - Exposure to Closure

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:12:19 +0000

Steve Sadler, a frequent guest of WJR 760 Internet Advisor show, shares about his new book "Exposure to Closure." Steve and his wife Laurie began Scate to help e-learning and then found that there was a huge field called “social media” and that his tools would work so well there.

The Road Commission for Oakland County's Highway Safety Success Story

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 10:27:41 +0000

RCOC's Highway Safety Success Story

SCATE 2010 1st Quarter Update

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 17:45:43 +0000

For more information about SCATE Technologies, please contact Gary Gozdor, Vice President of Sales at 248-371-0315 x119.

Steve Sadler Speaking at #MCC Event on SEO and Your Business

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:45:25 +0000

Scate President / CEO Steve Sadler - Speaking at #MCC Event on SEO and Your Business

gloEMR Fax

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:59:08 +0000

This video steps through the fax part of gloEMR and how to maintain good running order.

Testing out My New Flip Camcorder on Ignitecast!

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:04:59 +0000

Testing out My New Flip Camcoder on Ignitecast! The files size was over 100Mg and with ignite and ignitecast is got it down to 5Mg with NO loss of quality. Amazing! Just a FYI, make sure you have lots of light when recording with the Mino. Then your video will be high quality HD.

Pure Digital Flip Video HD Camcorder

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:25:21 +0000

Introducing Pure Digital Flip Video HD Camcorder, the world's simplest HD camcorder. It lets you capture the everyday moments that happen anywhere in HD quality while making it easy to share your video with friends and family everywhere. So now, shooting video is as easy as taking a picture. And sharing is as easy as turning on your computer. Shoot anything! Share Everything.

Dan Hawley's New Custom 2005 Kawasaki ZRX

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:10:53 +0000

Dan Hawley's New Custom Kawie - What an awesome looking bike!

Fluxtrol, Inc. Company Overview

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:23:45 +0000

Welcome to our presentation. We are Fluxtrol, Inc., and we provide next generation electromagnetic heating solutions. Our sole mission is to deliver dynamic ideas and products that drive dramatic improvements to your induction heating processes.25 years of experience in developing innovative technologies and products across a wide range of applications makes Fluxtrol the global leader, and your first choice for solutions to your induction process challenges.

Ignitecast 3.0

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:52:55 +0000

With IgniteCAST, its simple to create interactive videos by capturing your screen, combining with videos (HD), importing digital photos, adding webcam recordings, inserting PowerPoint slides and even narrating with your voice or background music. Even if you are a beginner IgniteCAST makes it easy to create interactive high definition video that can be shared with all of your business contacts or friends on any social networking site. To start, simply click â€œCreate Itâ€ and select your usage. â€œFor Homeâ€ is great for publishing home movies and narrated slideshows, â€œFor Businessâ€ is excellent for sales and marketing presentations or screen recordings and â€œFor Teachingâ€ is perfect for creating complete online elearning courses, quizzes and even surveys. IgniteCAST is powered by the popular Scate Ignite 4 software product line and used by thousands of large corporations worldwide. So click â€œCreate Itâ€ and get started today for free.

Property in Orion

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 17:10:10 +0000

Chuck Kinder - Golf Director of Celebrity Golf Tournament

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:44:06 +0000

Puerto Los Cabos World Cup - World Class Fishing and Celebrity Golf Tournaments - October 8th-14th, 2009 - See Here to register

How to share images, videos, and sounds on Twitter

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:49:56 +0000

This Ignitable describes how to share pictures, videos, sounds, images and screenshots on Twitter using a new service called ScreenTweet.com. You can upload images from your computer, take screenshots of your PC, Mac or Linux machine, and even send pictures from your mobile cell phone!

Come and experience the revolution in outdoor alfresco with Optiscreen

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:07:05 +0000

Share pictures on Twitter

Sun, 24 May 2009 23:23:47 +0000

This Ignitable describes how to share pictures, images and screenshots on Twitter using a new service called ScreenTweet.com. You can upload images from your computer, take screenshots of your PC, Mac or Linux machine, and even send pictures from your mobile cell phone!

How to share pictures and screenshots on Twitter

Fri, 22 May 2009 15:51:32 +0000

Automatically turn your Blackberry off and then back on

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:48:25 +0000

This Ignitable describes how to set your Blackberry to automatically power off at a predetermined time. It can also be set to power back on at a predetermined time as well. This is very helpful for saving battery at night, and you won't forget to turn it back on in the morning until lunch time like I always used to do!

Scate Ignite at 2009 MACUL Conference

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:12:43 +0000

Scate Technologies sponsors 2009 MACUL (Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning) Conference at Cobo Hall in Detroit Mi. www.scateignite.com, www.macul.org

Moving Grades from Moodle into PowerSchool

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:51:12 +0000

This Ignitable shows teachers how to export grades from Moodle and import them into PowerSchool

2009 MACUL Scate Ignite Presentation

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:29:23 +0000

This Scate Ignite presentation was created by Michigan Middle
Schools Students and will be shown shown in the model classroom at the
2009 Macul Conference in Detorit, Mi

Join the sponsor - Scate Technologies, Inc. for the 2009 MACUL Conference at the Cobo Center in Detroit, MI March 18-20

MACUL
will host the 33rd annual conference at the Cobo Center in Detroit. We
look forward to over 3,000 educators attending from throughout
Michigan, neighboring states, and Canada. Conference participants will
learn about innovative, technology-related programs and have access to
an extensive exhibit area which highlights hardware, software,
computer-related materials, and other educational technology.

Internet Advisor Show Podcast - WJR760 Jan 24, 2009

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 10:17:41 +0000

Software developers Jeff Holth (CTO) and Steve Sadler (CEO) from Scate Technologies, Inc. Lake Orion, MI, showcase their new presentation software, Scate Ignite 4 on Internet Advisor Radio Show on WJR AM760, January 24, 2009. Also Jake Sigal, CEO of Myine Electronics based in Ferndale, MI, shows off his revolutionary new Abbee Commercial-Free FM Radio and Ira Wi-Fi Internet Radio that was launched at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas recently.

WJR760 Internet Advisor - January 24, 2009 Slideshow

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:49:16 +0000

Also Jake Sigal, CEO of Myine Electronics based in Ferndale, MI, shows off his revolutionary new Abbee Commercial-Free FM Radio and Ira Wi-Fi Internet Radio that was launched at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas recently.

WJR760 Internet Advisor - Steve Sadler & Jeff Holth of Scate

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:46:27 +0000

IgniteCAST 2.0 Overview

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:39:23 +0000

Even if you are a beginner IgniteCAST makes it easy to create interactive high definition video that can be shared with all of your business contacts or friends on any social networking site.

To start, simply click â€œCreate Itâ€ and select your usage. â€œFor Homeâ€ is great for publishing home movies and narrated slideshows, â€œFor Businessâ€ is excellent for sales and marketing presentations or screen recordings and â€œFor Teachingâ€ is perfect for creating complete online elearning courses, quizzes and even surveys.

IgniteCAST is powered by the popular Scate Ignite 4 software product line and used by thousands of large corporations worldwide.

So click â€œCreate Itâ€ and get started today for free.

Super Speedway

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:11:35 +0000

Super Speedway in HD.

Firefox Ad Weeee

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:42:52 +0000

Firefox Ad Weeee, Hilarious, very funny!

The Magic of Flight (IMAX)

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 02:35:30 +0000

The Magic of Flight (IMAX) in HD. WMV HD into Scate Ignite 4 and then uploaded to IgniteCAST. Simply amazing video quality over the web. You guys are awesome IgniteCAST ROCKS!

Screencasting

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 13:35:56 +0000

Ignite 4 makes it easy for you to create your own screencasts for delivery over the web! You can easily capture your screenshots, add your voice, add Closed Captioning text, and even combine them with videos, webcam video and PowerPoint slides! Creating effective software demonstrations and simulations has never been easier!

Creating Presentations for the Web

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 13:28:39 +0000

Ignite 4 makes it easy for you to create your own presentations for delivery over the web! You can easily narrate your slides with your voice, add music, and even combine them with videos, webcam video and screenshots! Get started with Ignite 4 Standard today!

Share PowerPoint over the web.

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 13:16:03 +0000

Ignite 4 Standard sets the standard for preparing your PowerPoint slides for conversion to the web! You can easily narrate your slides with your voice, add music, and even combine them with videos, webcam video and screenshots! Start using ignite 4 standard to create your online presentations and media mashups today!

Share High Definition (HD) Video

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 13:00:58 +0000

Ignite 4 Standard makes it easier than ever to share your video content on the web! Ignite's new H.264 High Definition (HD) support means that the quality of your videos is preserved with stunning Clarity! So why wait? Try Ignite today!

Satellite phone presentation

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 16:21:05 +0000

Thanks for Following me on Twitter - @Steve Sadler

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:22:54 +0000

How to follow Steve Sadler on Twitter - @stevesadler

Math Fonts Tutorial

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:05:48 +0000

Tutorial to support placement of math fonts on your computer so that common assessments are viewable and printable with the correct symbols.

Remote GroupWise Access

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:31:48 +0000

This tutorial provides instruction on how to access your GroupWise account from any internet browser.

How to add at picture to your Moodle Page

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:46:26 +0000

This Ignitable shows users how to upload a picture to a Moodle page.

Created by Melissa Middleton, Waldon Middle school

Adding a document to your Moodle page

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:14:06 +0000

This Ignite shows you how to add documents that you currently have saved to your Moodle page.

Art Bord (Concept)

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:00:48 +0000

Create sketches with this flash-based paint. Â This is an example of how ignite can use custom interactions.

Scate Ignite 4 Home

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:02:37 +0000

Welcome to this brief demonstration of how you can use Scate Ignite 4 Home to quickly create and share all of your multi-media content on IgniteCast, YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, Blogger, Wordpress, PSP, iTunes / iPod, LMS and much more!

Scate Ignite 4 Home Quick Start Guide

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:29:30 +0000

Welcome to the Scate Ignite 4 Home Quick Start Guide.

Please make sure that your speakers are on and that the volume is adjusted properly.

Microsoft Windows 7 - First Look - Screenshots

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:02:53 +0000

At PDC today, Microsoft gave the first public demonstration of Windows 7. Until now, the company has been uncharacteristically secretive about its new OS; over the past few months, Microsoft has let on that the taskbar will undergo a number of changes, and that many bundled applications would be unbundled and shipped with Windows Live instead. There have also been occasional screenshots of some of the new applets like Calculator and Paint. Now that the covers are finally off, the scale of the new OS becomes clear. The user interface has undergone the most radical overhaul and update since the introduction of Windows 95 thirteen years ago.

First, however, it's important to note what Windows 7 isn't. Windows 7 will not contain anything like the kind of far-reaching architectural modifications that Microsoft made with Windows Vista. Vista brought a new display layer and vastly improved security, but that came at a cost: a significant number of (badly-written) applications had difficulty running on Vista. Applications expecting to run with Administrator access were still widespread when Vista was released, and though many software vendors do a great job, there are still those that haven't updated or fixed their software. Similarly, at its launch many hardware vendors did not have drivers that worked with the new sound or video subsystems, leaving many users frustrated.

While windows 7 doesn't undo these architectural changesâ€”they were essential for the long-term health of the platformâ€”it equally hasn't made any more. Any hardware or software that works with Windows Vista should also work correctly with Windows 7, so unlike the transition from XP to Vista, the transition from Vista to 7 won't show any regressions; nothing that used to work will stop working.

So, rather than low-level, largely invisible system changes, the work on Windows 7 has focused much more on the user experience. The way people use computers is changing; for example, it's increasingly the case that new PCs are bought to augment existing home machines rather than replacement, so there are more home networks and shared devices. Business users are switching to laptops, with the result that people expect to seamlessly use their (Domain-joined) office PC on their home network.

As well as these broader industry trends, Microsoft also has extensive data on how people use its software. Through the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP), an optional, off-by-default feature of many Microsoft programs, the company has learned a great deal about the things that users do. For example, from CEIP data Microsoft knows that 70% of users have between 5 and 15 windows open at any one time, and that most of the time they only actively use one or two of those windows. With this kind of data, Microsoft has streamlined and refined the user experience.

Check out the slideshow of the screenshots of Microsoft Windows 7.

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20081028-first-look-at-windows-7.html

HP Mini 1000 - First Look - Slideshow

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:53:07 +0000

First impressions

The Mini 1000 is easily one of the most attractive netbooks we have seen yet with a smooth black plastic casing that has the HP imprint technology on the lid. The device is less than an inch thick, one of HP's design goals, and starts at 2.2 pounds making the Mini 1000 one of the thinnest and lightest netbooks around. The build quality is superb and feels very sturdy in the hand and could easily take the rigors of traveling.

The first thing we checked out on the Mini 1000 was the keyboard as the outstanding keyboard on the Mini-Note is easily the best on any netbook. We are happy to report that HP listened to the praise of that keyboard and the Mini 1000 has retained the same keyboard. This keyboard is 92% the size of a full keyboard and it is tailor-made for touch typing like a banshee. It feels good to use and has no poorly placed keys which is common on other netbooks. This is still the best keyboard we have used to date on a netbook and kudos to HP for sticking with what works.

(by James Kendrick source)

Microsoft Office in Web Browser

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:15:52 +0000

Microsoft announced this morning at its PDC conference that the next release of Microsoft Office will include browser-based versions of some of its main office software products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. These will be "lightweight versions", but Microsoft told us yesterday that they'll still have rich functionality and will be comparable to Google's suite of online office applications. The apps will enable users to create, edit and collaborate on Microsoft Office documents through the browser. The apps will work in IE, Firefox and Safari browsers (no word on whether Google Chrome will be supported). Update: Commenter Sean, who says he works on the project, said that this will be 100% HTML + AJAX - rather than Silverlight or a proprietary MS plug-in.

The online versions will share the same names as their desktop counterparts (Word, Excel, etc), although unfortunately they don't fully escape the awkward and confusing branding that Microsoft gives to most of its Internet apps. The collective name for these apps is "Office Web Applications". To remind you, there is also an Office Online (a separate Microsoft site where users can download templates) and an Office Live Workspace (for sharing office files between desktop and Web - our coverage).

The "Office Web applications" will be available to consumers through Office Live, a service which has both ad-funded and subscription options. Business users will be offered Office Web applications as a hosted subscription service and through existing "volume licensing agreements". There will be a private technology preview of the Office Web applications later this year.

Last month we ran a poll asking which word processing tool you primarily use. We got over 2,600 separate votes and a resounding 49% of people still use Microsoft Word as their main word processing tool. Its open source desktop equivalent OpenOffice got 16%. Google Docs was the best placed Web Office app, with 15%.

The results showed that there is still a big place for desktop Office apps. Nevertheless, with the announcement yesterday of Microsoft Azure - a so-called cloud computing OS - Microsoft is clearly serving a growing demand for browser-based office software. We expect these apps to become more full featured over time.

India launches first unmanned Moon Mission

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:07:17 +0000

India launched its first mission to the moon Wednesday, rocketing a satellite up into the pale dawn sky in a two-year mission to redraw maps of the lunar surface.

Clapping and cheering scientists tracked the ascent on computer screens after they lost sight of Chandrayaan-1 from the Sriharikota space center in southern India. Chandrayaan means "Moon Craft" in ancient Sanskrit.

Indian Space Research Organization chairman G. Madhavan Nair said the mission is to "unravel the mystery of the moon."

"We have started our journey to the moon and the first leg has gone perfectly well," he said.

Chief among the mission's goals is mapping not only the surface of the moon, but what lies beneath. If successful, India will join what's shaping up as a 21st century space race with Chinese and Japanese crafts already in orbit around the moon.

To date only the U.S., Russia, the European Space Agency, Japan and China have sent missions to the moon.

(from yahoo)

Scate Ignite Standard

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:18:25 +0000

Welcome to this brief demonstration of how you can use Scate Ignite 4 Standard to quickly create and share all of your multi-media content on IgniteCast, YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, Blogger, Wordpress, PSP, iTunes / iPod, LMS and much more!

Scate Ignite Professional

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:12:17 +0000

Welcome to this brief demonstration of how you can use Scate Ignite 4 Professional to quickly create and share all of your eLearning and media content on IgniteCast, YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, Blogger, Wordpress, PSP, iTunes / iPod, LMS and much more!

Scate Ignite 4.3 Demo

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:04:48 +0000

Welcome to this brief demonstration of how you can use Scate Ignite 4 to quickly create and share all of your multi-media content on IgniteCast, YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, Blogger, Wordpress, PSP, iTunes / iPod, LMS and much more!

Google Goodies on T-mobile G1

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:35:30 +0000

This video explains about the Google Goodies preloaded on T-Mobile G1 phone

T-mobile G1 - Google Android

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:58:48 +0000

T-Mobile today unveiled the highly anticipated T-Mobile G1 - the first phone to run on Android, the innovative open source mobile phone software platform. The Android Market allows users of the T-Mobile G1 to choose from a variety of applications in order to tailor their phone to suit their lifestyle. The T-Mobile G1 will be available exclusively from T-Mobile in the UK before Christmas this year.

The T-Mobile G1 has full touch-screen functionality and a QWERTY keyboard, which makes navigating the different functions of the device easy. It's perfect for whatever communication users prefer, whether it's calling, texting, email, or having instant messenger conversations. It's also optimised for accessing the internet on your phone, so users can keep up-to-date with social networking sites such as Facebook, search for locations on Google Maps, or upload photographs to image-sharing websites.

The T-Mobile G1 is also the first phone to provide access to Android Market, where customers can find and download unique applications to expand and further customise their phone to fit their lifestyle.

Summary points:

- This is the first phone to offer access to Android Market, which will host hundreds of unique applications and mash ups of new and existing services from developers around the world.

- T-Mobile and Google teamed up with manufacturer HTC to integrate the phone's form and function. The T-Mobile G1's vibrant, high quality screen slides open to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. As another option for accessing the device, the T-Mobile G1 comes equipped with a convenient trackball for more precise, one-handed navigation.

- A full HTML internet browser allows users to see any website the way it was designed to be seen, and then easily zoom in to expand any section by simply tapping on the screen.

- With built-in support for T-Mobile's 3G (HSDPA) network as well as Wi-Fi, the T-Mobile G1 automatically connects to the best available high-speed data connection for surfing the internet and downloading information quickly and effortlessly.

- The T-Mobile G1 will be available for free on price plans from Pounds Sterling 40 a month, which will include unlimited mobile internet browsing(i).

Minority Report Clip

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:39:01 +0000

Got some gas today on the way in, and just as I put the nozzle in the car, a voice that I could not avoid spoke to me from behind. It said; â€œAre you tired of your low mileage vehicle? Then come on down to your GM dealer and explore all of the fuel efficient options we offer!â€ It went something like that anyway.

Of course, it was one of those annoying video screens on the top of the gas pump that are normally telling me about something I really donâ€™t care to hear about as I feed my mechanized monster, but this time, I heard it loud and clear. I nearly stormed off to my friendly neighborhood GM dealer even though I had just leased a new Dodge minivan (yep, I did what I said Iâ€™d never do) only 3 weeks ago.

Wow, talk about getting your message to your target audience at the exact moment they are feeling the pain that you purport to have the cure for. Nearly perfect, and it got me to thinking how we can get our messages across every day at the right time, and at the right placeâ€¦ or more likely, how we donâ€™t do this.

We live in the information age of course, and never before has it been so easy to access what you need to know, when you need to know it. Whatever holes there were as far as having access to that information have been largely plugged by Google. However, most information still has to be sought out by the seeker. We have to proactively locate a search appliance, and at least have a clue as to what keywords will cause the search mechanism to find what we need to know.

So I wonder, whatâ€™s next in the world of context sensitivity? Will we ever get to the point whereâ€¦ say Iâ€™m having trouble figuring out how to forward a phone call, and sensing that Iâ€™m having diffculty, a little hologram guy pops out of the top of the phone and tells me how to do it?

A glimpse of how far context sensitivity could be taken can be seen in the movie â€œMinority Reportâ€ where Tom Cruise is walking along a hallway, and the massive video screens curtail their message to him specifically as he passes them. I donâ€™t think any of us would like to see it go that far, but whatâ€™s a happy medium? At what point is context sensitivity annoying vs. helpful? What say ye?

Big Bang Experiment

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 20:40:38 +0000

Scientists involved in a historic "Big Bang" experiment to begin this
week hope it will turn up many surprises about the universe and its origins --
but reject suggestions it will bring the end of the world.

The world's most powerful particle accelerator will be launched on Wednesday
(September 10) at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN), based
in Geneva. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is in an underground ring tunnel of
27 kilometres (17 miles) beneath the French-Swiss border. Scientists will
recreate conditions just after what was known as "The Big Bang" by colliding two
beams of particles at close to the speed of light in a bid to understand the
origins of the universe. Critics say the $9 billion dollar project is a doomsday
machine that could destroy the planet. They fear the experiment could generate
black holes that could gobble up the earth - a theory CERN scientists reject.

Helen Long reports from Reuters.

MI-LIFE - DIGITAL LEADERSHIP Day 1 v3

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 15:34:05 +0000

Michigan Leadership Improvement Framework Endorsement

Practice

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 10:39:43 +0000

Sample of what my SSC 4.1 podcast presentation may look like.

Google Chrome Browser - First Impressions

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 10:17:02 +0000

Google Launched the "beta" version of it's long anticipated Chrome Browser yesterday, Sept. 1, 2008. Google Chrome, one of the worst kept secrets in modern computing, promises to provide faster browsing, and an easy to understand environment. While those benefits might help us consumers right now, Google's long term strategy behind Chrome is to better support web-based applications, and of course, to get a foothold on our desktops. Yes, it can be said that Google Chrome is Google's first serious attempt to chip away at the desktop operating system, like Windows and even Mac OS. The future, as Google sees it, is a search-based world, and they are either just plain right, or it will become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Either way, Google wins.

Vista Command and Path Shortcuts

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:19:13 +0000

This ignitable describes how to use the shift key to reveal menu shortcuts in Windows Vista at the folder level. Using this tip, you can open a Command window in the current folder, and copy the path of the current folder to the clipboard.

Visual Wear Brake Pads

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:31:11 +0000

When new brake pads are needed, they must be replaced within reasonable time. Most consumers make such timely repairs, but the brake pads currently used leave many drivers in doubt of the quality of their brake shoes, and some question the sincerity of their mechanics, as well. The Visual Wear Brake Pad can restore consumer confidence, and consumer auto safety, as well.

http://www.newproductsnetwork.com/visualwearbrakepads/index.htm

8th Grade Certification: How to enter into MEGS

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:47:02 +0000

Tutorial on how to enter your district's 8th Grade Technology Literacy Certification information into the Michigan Electronic Grants System (MEGS).

Creating an Educational Technology Plan Amendment in MEGS

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:38:58 +0000

How to create an Amendment to an Educational Technology Plan that has previously been approved within the MEGS system. For additional information related to Technology Planning for Education, visit our website: http://www.technplan.org .

iPhone 3G - You Can Buy It But You Cant Use It

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:13:55 +0000

iPhone 3G - You Can Buy It But You Cant Use It.
You would think that after six months of nearly nonstop iPhone hype, Apple would have been ready for the big day when it finally came. But soon after the iPhone 3G went on sale in the Eastern time zone this morning, Appleâ€™s iTunes registration system collapsed, leaving buyers with unusable phones. Nearly four hours later, the systems were still down. The problems also prevented upgrades of original iPhones or the iPod Touch to the new version 2.0 software.

There were also reports that AT&T activation was failing and that, contrary to announced policy, customers were being allowed to leave stores with unactivated phones. Computerworld reported problems in the UK, where carrier O2's Web-based activation process required the use of Microsoft's Windows-only Internet Explorer browser. Apple stores had to scramble to set up Windows virtual; machines on their Macs to get customers activated.

All in all, a rough start for the biggest launch event since, well, the original iPhone launch a bit more than a year ago.

DS New Workspace Sample

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:33:23 +0000

MVV 2.0 - Multi Vector Vision

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:19:09 +0000

Welcome to this brief presentation of how an automotive OEM or supplier can use MVV to quickly calculate (in CAD) the amount of visual obstruction a driver will encounter. This complies with SAE, FMVSS, Japanese and European vision criteria.

Google Adwords - Creating a Starter Account

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:38:04 +0000

Hi friends...this demo explains how to create a Google Adwords Starter Account. It is very easy...good luck!

ignitecast.com Demo

Mon, 19 May 2008 15:58:59 +0000

Welcome to this brief demonstration on how igniteCAST.com can help you share all of your multi-media content in minutes!

Converting Video to IPOD MP4 using YASA

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:08:20 +0000

This Ignitable will show you how to convert any video file to IPod mp4 format using YASA MP4 Video Converter.

Science Project - Isolated House Foundation

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:30:26 +0000

Hello. My name is Lil'Un and welcome to my grade 6 science project. I created this ignitable to show you how I built a working model of an isolated house foundation that can be used to reduce earthquake damage. Enjoy!

CNC Machining Center - Overview

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:28:36 +0000

During this tutorial you will learn the basics of CNC machining. This a virtual design of CNC Machining center.

CATIA V5 - Drafting Workbench Overview

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:58:43 +0000

During this lesson you will be introduced to the Drafting Workbench available in CATIA V5.

To see the entire CATIAV5 Generative Drafting Course go to SCATELearning.com.

CATIA V5 - Assembly Workbench - Creating a New Product

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:52:18 +0000

During this lesson, you will learn how to create a new product in the CATIA V5 assembly workbench.

To see the entire CATIAV5 Assembly Course go to SCATELearning.com.

CATIA V5 - Start Up and Screen Layout

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:48:08 +0000

Upon completion of this lesson, each participant should understand the CATIA V5 screen layout, plus how to start up CATIA V5.

Vehicle Orientation

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:41:26 +0000

During this lesson, you will be introduced to a three dimensional grid system. This grid system is based on the Society of Automotive Engineers Recommended Practice J182.

Introduction to Alibre Design

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:31:33 +0000

Welcome to the Introduction to Alibre Design course. During this course you will learn how to draw a sketch, extrude it and then fillet the final 3D solid.

Installing FileZilla

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:49:34 +0000

This Ignitable will show you how to install FileZilla, a popular, free FTP Utility.

Quick Tip - System Beep

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:13:42 +0000

Turn off the default system beep on Windows XP. It was annoying me, so I found out how to enable and disable it from the system.

CATIAV5 Part Rotation in Assembly

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:32:15 +0000

I created this tutorial to explain how to rotate a CATPart in CATIAv5r18.

CATIAV5 Creating a 3D Breakout Section

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:38:09 +0000

I created this tutorial to explain how to create Isometric Breakout Sections in CATIAV5r18. This is the drafting workbench method.

WavePad - Clipping, Fading in and Out

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 14:58:51 +0000

To clip a segment of audio from a file, and then adding fade in and fade out is very simple using WavePad. WavePad is a well-appointed sound file editing application that is free to try, and well worth the $38 to buy if you like it.

CATIAV5 Creating a Section

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 12:45:14 +0000

I created this tutorial to explain how to create a Section through an Isometric View in CATIAV5. This is not the drafting method.

CATIAV5 Removing Split Lines After Joining

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 11:36:00 +0000

I created this tutorial to explain how to remove split lines after joining in CATIAV5.

CATIAV5 Extracting Surface from Solid

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:31:09 +0000

I created this tutorial to explain how to extract a surface from a solid in CATIAV5. I will also explain why the edges of the extracted surface are sometimes joined.

Customizing Excel 2007 (Intro)

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 01:24:12 +0000

In this ignitable, we will take a look at how to customize excel by changing excel options covering areas such as showing the mini toolbar, using the developer tab and changing the color scheme.

CATIAV5 Plane Parallel to Screen

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 17:39:06 +0000

This Ignitable will show you how to create a plane parallel to the screen.

CATIAV5 Start Up & Layout

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 15:50:14 +0000

During this tutorial, we will expose you to the CATIAV5 Start-Up procedure and the CATIAV5 Screen Layout.

Setting up phpBB3

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:11:08 +0000

This ignitable will walk you through the installation process of phpBB3.

How to Expand Ivory Soap to a Cloud

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

ivory bar soap has been known for its purity, versatility, and ability to float. it is soft, and safe for many skin types. but did you know that you can turn it into a big, soapy marshmallow, too?

A Basic XNA Game

Sat, 3 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

This ignitable will show you how to create a basic game using the XNA framework

Introduction to Blender