Used parachute on Mars flaps in the wind

Apr. 4, 2013 ? Photos from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show how the parachute that helped NASA's Curiosity rover land on Mars last summer has subsequently changed its shape on the ground.

The images were obtained by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Seven images taken by HiRISE between Aug. 12, 2012, and Jan. 13, 2013, show the used parachute shifting its shape at least twice in response to wind.

The images in the sequence of photos are available online at http://uahirise.org/releases/msl-chute.php and at http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/spaceimages/details.php?id=PIA16813 .

Researchers have used HiRISE to study many types of changes on Mars. Its first image of Curiosity's parachute, not included in this series, caught the spacecraft suspended from the chute during descent through the Martian atmosphere.

HiRISE is operated by the University of Arizona, Tucson. The instrument was built by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., Boulder, Colo. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Project and Curiosity are managed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington. JPL is a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.

For more information about the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which has been studying Mars from orbit since 2006, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mro .

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Sony Xperia Z: Smart Phone with New Qi Wireless Charging Case from Ipan Ipan

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Sony Xperia Z owners can now experience a disorder-free charging with the new Qi Wireless Charging case from Ipan Ipan. According to the Reuters report, the Ipan Ipan case operates through magnetic induction and consumers can choose from the different colors available. ...

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Energy Mad to cut costs, grow sales | Stuff.co.nz

Energy-efficient lightbulb maker Energy Mad says it is continuing to rein in costs while focusing on growing sales in the United States, as well as New Zealand and Australia.

The Christchurch-based company said in a trading update to the market today that chief executive Paul Ravlich plans to shave $900,000 in costs in the 2014 financial year, particularly from the company's direct installation business.

Managing director Chris Mardon is tasked with growing sales particularly of the company's new 12V Ecobulb in Australia and lightbulb sales through US pharmacy giant Walgreens.

Energy Mad has secured $1 million in funding for projects with 21 US electricity utilities. That funding means Energy Mad's lightbulbs are being heavily discounted in more than 1000 Walgreens stores, without squeezing the bulb maker's margins.

The discounted pricing will stay in place for the remainder of 2013, the company said.

Energy Mad is in talks with US electricity utilities with the hope of running direct-mail promotions of its lightbulbs with them, as it has done with utilities in New Zealand.

The company reported strong sales of its spiral Ecobulbs in Australia for the first two months of the year. Sales were being boosted by a new energy efficiency scheme that started this year in the Australian Capital Territories.

Meanwhile in New Zealand the company continues to reduce costs in its direct installation business, which sells and installs Ecobulb downlights with associated insulation in homes, and plans to scale up that business.

It has introduced its new 12V Ecobulb into its direct installation business and based on initial sales, annualised sales amounted to about $1.2 million, the company said.

Last month Energy Mad announced it was expecting a to make a $1.1m loss for the 2013 financial year, because of delays in securing a further large United States order before the end of the financial year.

However, revenue for the year would be a 58 per cent increase on the previous year.

Energy Mad shares last traded at about 42 cents a share. The company listed on the NZX in 2011 for $1 a share.

- ? Fairfax NZ News

Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/8503129/Energy-Mad-to-cut-costs-grow-sales

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Wacom unveils crayon-esque Bamboo Stylus mini for tablets and smartphones

Wacom wants to make sure there's no buyer's remorse for those who didn't pop for a pen-equipped device, so it added the Bamboo Stylus mini to its portable touch-pen lineup. It joins the Stylus Feel, Solo, Pocket and Duo, but brings a stubbier 4.7 centimeter (1.85 inch) form factor and strap with a dummy mini-jack plug for terminal pen mis-placers. Despite the whimsical look, Wacom says the body is brass plated, has six colors of soft-touch rubber and nibs that are replaceable with firm or soft touch options. You can color in your order now for $19 at the source.

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Michael Jackson civil case jury selection begins

LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Jury selection has begun in a lawsuit that Michael Jackson's mother has filed against the promoter of his planned comeback concerts.

Potential jurors began filling out questionnaires on Tuesday in advance of the trial, which may last up to three months.

The case centers on Katherine Jackson's allegations that concert giant AEG Live failed to properly investigate the physician who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after the singer's 2009 death.

Up to 70 prospective jurors are expected to undergo initial screening Tuesday.

In addition to being able to serve for the length of the trial, jurors will be asked about their knowledge of the case and the pop superstar's life.

AEG has denied wrongdoing.

Jackson's family is seeking $40 billion, but jurors will determine any damage amounts awarded.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/michael-jackson-civil-case-jury-selection-begins-191004876.html

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Demi Lovato Rescued 'Heart Attack' And Brought It 'To Life'

Song's producer opens up to MTV News about recording the tune, which was originally meant for someone else.
By Jocelyn Vena

Demi Lovato's cover art for "Heart Attack"
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RIP Political Scrapbook - Guy Fawkes' blog

10 days, zero posts; there is no sign of life over at Britain?s leading left-wing blog. Not even ? if their lefty pals are to be believed ? the death of the welfare state and the privatisation of the NHS could revive Political Scrapbook. Nor could IDS? ?53 petition or Osborne?s dodgy figures wake them from their blogging coma. The Scrapbook twitter account, posting tweets from ?the whole Scrapbook team?, has lain dormant for over a week. Rest in peace?

UPDATE:

Source: http://order-order.com/2013/04/02/rip-political-scrapbook/

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