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Awards Ceremony, 2019 Air, Space & Cyber Conference
The 2019 Air Space & Cyber Conference Awards Ceremony with Acting Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Goldfein, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright.
Texas's ban of Tesla. Wake up America
The banning of Tesla shops in Texas and other states is just a small example of why America is on the decline.
Driving a Tesla Across The Loneliest Road in America
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DR. JOHN BRANDENBURG : MARS & THE SECRET SPACE PROGRAM
TONIGHT I will be talking with Dr. John Brandenburg, well known physicist about the battles in the past on Mars and the secret space program.
Short bio: DR. JOHN BRANDENBURG is a plasma physicist working as a consultant at Morningstar Applied Physics LLC and as a part-time instructor of Astronomy, Physics and Mathematics at Madison College, and other learning institutions in Madison, Wisconsin.
He previously worked at Orbital Technologies on space plasma technologies, nuclear fusion, and advanced space propulsion. He is the principle inventor of the MET (Microwave Electro-Thermal) plasma thruster using water propellant for space propulsion. He has worked on: SDI, the Clementine Mission to the Moon, Rocket Plume-Regolith Interactions on the Moon and Mars, Vortex theory of Rocket engine design and the combined Sakharov-Kaluza-Klein theory of Field Unification for purposes of space propulsion and Mars science.
Dr. Brandenburg has authored the popular science books Life and Death on Mars (2010), Beyond Einstein’s Unified Field (2011) and Dead Mars, Dying Earth (1999) with Monica Rix Paxson. He has written two science fiction novels under the pen name “Victor Norgarde”: Morningstar Pass The Collapse of the UFO Coverup and Asteroid 20-2012 Sepulveda. -- taken from his website
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A hot air balloon believed to be carrying 16 people caught fire in the air and crashed in central Texas, killing everybody on board, federal authorities report. The deadliest hot air balloon crash happened in 2013; 19 people died in Egypt.
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The Nightmare World of Gang Stalking
More than 10,000 people worldwide claim they're the victims of a vast organized surveillance effort designed to ruin their lives, a phenomenon known as gang stalking. Mental health experts see gang stalking as a symptom of paranoia, but the self-identified victims who insist what they're experiencing is real have come together online and in support groups to share their stories.
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WORLD CHAMPION RC Helicopter pilot Demonstrates his Awesome Skills
Great demo by world champion rc helicopter pilot Radio-controlled helicopters (also RC helicopters) are model aircraft which are distinct from RC airplanes because of the differences in construction, aerodynamics, and flight training. Several basic designs of RC helicopters exist, of which some (such as those with collective pitch control) are more maneuverable than others. The more maneuverable designs are often harder to fly, but benefit from greater aerobatic capabilities.
Flight controls allow pilots to control the collective (or throttle, on fixed pitch helicopters), the cyclic controls (pitch and roll), and the tail rotor (yaw). Controlling these in unison enables the helicopter to perform the same maneuvers as full-sized helicopters, such as hovering and backwards flight, and many that full-sized helicopters cannot, such as inverted flight (where collective pitch control provides negative blade pitch to hold heli up inverted, and pitch/yaw controls must be reversed by pilot).
The various helicopter controls are effected by means of small servo motors, commonly known as servos. A piezoelectric gyroscope sensor is typically used on the tail rotor (yaw) control to counter wind- and torque-reaction-induced tail movement. Most newer helicopters have gyro-stabilization on the other 2 axes of rotation (pitch and roll) as well. Such 3-axis gyro is typically called a flybarless controller, so-called because it eliminates the need for a flybar.
The engines typically used to be methanol-powered two-stroke motors, but electric brushless motors combined with a high-performance lithium polymer battery (LiPo) are now more common and provide improved efficiency, performance and lifespan compared to brushed motors, while decreasing prices bring them within reach of hobbyists. Gasoline and jet turbine engines are also used.[1]
Just like full sized helicopters, model helicopter rotors turn at high speeds and can cause severe injuries. Several deaths have occurred as recently as 2013.
Types of R/C helicopters[edit]
Common power sources of R/C helicopters are glow fuel (also called nitro fuel, nitromethane-methanol), electric batteries, gasoline (petrol) and turbine engines. For the first 40 years, glow fuel helicopters were the most common type produced. However, in the last 10 years, electric powered helicopters have matured to a point where power and flight times have equaled glow fuel helicopters.
There have been two main types of systems to control the main rotors, mechanical mixing and cyclic/collective pitch mixing (CCPM). Most earlier helicopters used mechanical mixing. Today, nearly all R/C helicopter use CCPM.
Practical electric helicopters are a recent development but have rapidly developed and become more common, overtaking glow fuel helicopters in common use. Turbine helicopters are also increasing in popularity, although the high cost puts them out of reach of most people.
Electric
Two small electric helicopters emerged in the mid-1990s. These were the Kalt Whisper and the Kyosho EP Concept, flying on 7–8 × 1.2 Ah NiCad batteries with brushed motors. However, the 540-sized brushed-motors were on the limit of current draw, often 20–25 amps on the more powerful motors, hence brush and commutator problems were common.
Recent advancements in battery technology are making electric flying more feasible in terms of flying time. Lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries are able to provide the high current required for high performance aerobatics while still remaining very light. Typical flight times are 4–12 minutes depending on the flying style and battery capacity.
In the past electric helicopters were used mainly indoors due to the small size and lack of fumes. Larger electric helicopters suitable for outdoor flight and advanced aerobatics have become a reality over the last few years and have become very popular. Their quietness has made them very popular for flying sites close to residential areas and in places such as Germany where there are strict noise restrictions. Nitro helicopters have also been converted to electric power by commercial and homemade kits.
The smallest remote-controlled production model helicopter made (Guinness World Records 2006) is the Picooz Extreme MX-1 sold at many toy stores (although this is infrared controlled, not radio), electronics stores and internet stores, costing about $30 (£28). The next smallest is the standard Picooz helicopter.
Several models are in contention for the title of the smallest non-production remote-controlled helicopter, including the Pixelito family of micro helicopters, the Proxflyer family, and the Micro flying robot.
Glow fuel (nitro fuel)[edit]
Glow fuel, or nitro fuel helicopters (not to be confused with gas, or gasoline powered helicopters) have been made in several sizes over the years. These are referred to as the class of the helicopter. They include 1/2A class, 15 class, 30 class, 50 class, 60 class and 90 class.
Tesla Shuts Down Model 3 Production - Is This a Good Thing? [LIVE]
Tesla Shut Down Model 3 Production as part of planned downtime event. The question is what for? Get these updates via email at
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“Our Model 3 production plan includes periods of planned downtime in both Fremont and Gigafactory 1,” a Tesla spokesman said in an emailed statement. “These periods are used to improve automation and systematically address bottlenecks in order to increase production rates. This is not unusual and is in fact common in production ramps like this.”
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Used 2009 Honda Rebel 250 Motorcycles for sale in Tampa Florida USA Contact 1-888-767-1710 or click on the links tampaharley.com
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Costco vs Trojan 6 volt
In this video we revisits the Trojan 6 volt Pacer model mfg in California. We find the Trojan Pacer has a long life for an inexpensive price. We discuss the various applications the Trojan Pacer is acceptable for. Not as robust as the Trojan T-105, the Trojan Pacer is built for more longevity when compared to other inexpensive 6 volt batteries.
2014 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: Selling Space
Space exploration is entering a new era. Dozens of aerospace companies have emerged in recent years, all with the goal of commercializing space as never before. From serving NASA's cargo needs to sending tourists on space vacations to mining asteroids for profit, this next generation of entrepreneurs, and not NASA, may be the ones who transform space into our backyard, possibly creating the first-ever trillionaires.
Host and moderator Neil deGrasse Tyson, who is the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, lead the 2014 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate, Selling Space, with a panel of entrepreneurs and space historians on March .
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Panelists Include:
Wanda M. Austin, President and CEO of The Aerospace Corporation. Austin served on President Obama's Review of Human Spaceflight Plans Committee in 2009, and in 2010 she was appointed to the Defense Science Board.
Michael Gold, Director of DC Operations and Business Growth, Bigelow Aerospace. Gold is also chairman of Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee, Federal Aviation Administration.
John Logsdon, Professor Emeritus, Space Policy & International Affairs, George Washington University. Logsdon in a space policy analyst and historian.
Elliot Pulham, Chief Executive Officer, Space Foundation. The Space Foundation advocates for commercial, military, and government space interests.
Tom Shelley, President, Space Adventures, Ltd. Space Adventures provides opportunities for private spaceflight and space tourism.
Robert Walker, Executive Chairman, Wexler & Walker Public Policy Associates. Walker served as chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology from 1977 to 1997.
The late Dr. Isaac Asimov, one of the most prolific and influential authors of our time, was a dear friend and supporter of the American Museum of Natural History. In his memory, the Hayden Planetarium is honored to host the annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate—generously endowed by relatives, friends, and admirers of Isaac Asimov and his work—bringing the finest minds in the world to the Museum each year to debate pressing questions on the frontier of scientific discovery. Proceeds from ticket sales of the Isaac Asimov Memorial Debates benefit the scientific and educational programs of the Hayden Planetarium.
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F1 2017: A Simpson Does Belong In Formula One (HE'S BACK!)
To reiterate, Buddy Simpson is a 21 year old Formula One rookie. Originally born in Nevada, Las Vegas, but classed as British, Buddy wants to be a Formula One driver, however his F1 hating father has other ideas, he wants him to follow in his family's footsteps in IndyCar, and states 'A Simpson Doesn't Belong In Formula One.' It's Buddy's mission to prove him wrong.
Game Archive: MarShon Brooks Drops 24pts,8rebs, 6asts in Showcase Debut
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Celtics assignee MarShon Brooks makes his NBA D-League Showcase debut. He got the shots he wanted all night, but they finally started falling in the 2nd half, where he made 8/11 shots on the way to 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in the Maine win. Austin guard & NBA vet Ronald Flip Murray put together a vintage performance (29 points). De Colo added 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists.
The NBA Development League, the NBA's official minor league, is now on YouTube, showing over 350 live games on the NBA D-League YouTube Channel and NBADLeague.com. Fans can get a glimpse at the players, coaches and officials competing to ascend to the NBA's ranks. More than 40% of players drafted into the NBA since 2005 have played in the NBA D-League. Ten former NBA players are in the NBA D-League coaching ranks this season.
With 24 percent of players boasting NBA D-League experience when the NBA tipped off the 2013-2014 campaign in October, the NBA D-League YouTube Channel is the best place to see the future now.
The NBA D-League consists of 17 teams for the 2013-2014 season: Austin Toros, Bakersfield Jam, Canton Charge, Delaware 87ers, Erie BayHawks, Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Idaho Stampede, Iowa Energy, Los Angeles D-Fenders, Maine Red Claws, Reno Bighorns, Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Sioux Falls Skyforce, Santa Cruz Warriors, Springfield Armor, Texas Legends and Tulsa 66ers.
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Sylvester James “Jim” Gates, Jr. ─ A Retrospective on Science & Evidence-Based Policy Formation
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A review will be given of the ethos, role and more importantly, methodologies of science that were utilized by President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) in formulating its recommendation to President Obama.
Jim Gates is a Provost Visiting Professor of Physics at Brown University.
Sylvester James Gates Jr. is a Distinguished University Professor, University System of Maryland Regents Professor and John S. Toll Professor of Physics at the University of Maryland. Also an affiliate mathematics professor, Gates is known for his pioneering work in supersymmetry and supergravity, areas closely related to string theory. Gates earned two Bachelor of Science degrees in physics and mathematics and his Ph.D. in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1984, Gates co-authored Superspace, or One thousand and one lessons in supersymmetry, the first comprehensive book on supersymmetry, and joined the faculty at Maryland as an associate professor. Four years later, he became the first African American to hold an endowed chair in physics at a major U.S. research university.
The author of more than 200 research papers and a member of the National Academy of Sciences, Gates has been featured in dozens of video documentaries, including five in 2015. For his contribution to science and research, he received the National Medal of Science from President Obama in 2013. Gates serves on the U.S. President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, the National Commission on Forensic Science, and the Maryland State Board of Education. He is a strong advocate for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.
Heavy Ion Fusion
Google Tech Talk
November 11th, 2010
Presented by Dr. Charles Helsley.
Abstract:
The limited supply and worldwide environmental effects of carbon-based fuels demand that a different source of energy be identified and tapped. This analysis applies to synthetic bio fuels as well as fossil fuels. The obvious candidates to supplant carbon-based fuels are solar conversion, wind generation, hydraulic generation, geothermal extraction, fission, and fusion. When scaled to the size necessary to satisfy the energy demands of the world, all except fusion have severe unmitigated environmental impacts, induce geopolitical instability, or exhibit very limited availability, reliability, and sustainability. Most technologies suffer from more than one of these drawbacks.
The fusion of Deuterium and Tritium (DT) to form Helium and a neutron is a well-known reaction that yields prodigious amounts of energy. Though sufficient fuel is available in seawater to sustain the global energy demand for millennia, we still need an engine capable of running the reaction. As of 2009, the search for such an engine has been going on for 6 decades and common wisdom says it is still 5 decades away. The problem is that the search has been concentrated on the 1 GW regime (the size of a normal large power plant). HIF is that engine now.
What is not generally known is that a safe practical way to harness the isotope's of Hydrogen reaction was developed in the 1970's but abandoned because it was only economically viable at a very large scale. The process is known as High Energy Heavy Ion Fusion. Such a fusion power plant would produce about 100 GW of power rather than the 1 GW desired by the power industry. Three facilities would meet the total needs of California, allowing fission and fossil fuel generation to be cut back significantly
Heavy Ion Fusion techology is more ready to go now than rocket technology was in 1961 when President Kennedy set the goal to go to the moon and back within the decade.
The controlled ignition of DT provides a virtually unlimited source of energy. Fusion power can be on line in less than a decade. The energy produced by a single system is equivalent to a super giant oil field and will take about the same amount of time to come on line producing heat, electricity, hydrogen for synthetic fuel and water with a minimal carbon footprint.
The life of HIF is thousands of years, while a giant oil field's life is only a few decades.
Speaker Bio:
Charles Helsley is a retired researcher at the University of Hawaii. He has lived in Hawaii for 32 years, was formerly the Director of the Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and was the Director of the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program at the time of his retirement. He is an expert in energy matters, especially in oil and gas resources and is knowledgeable about the effects that the of burning carbon-based fuels has on the earths ocean and atmosphere. He has been involved in many fields of research, from paleomagnetism, to seismology, to marine geology and more recently in free electron laser research and in open ocean aquaculture research under the banner of the Hawaii Offshore Aquaculture Research Program (HOARP) of which he was the principal investigator. He has published more than 100 papers in scientific journals during his career and still publishes papers every few years. He holds BS and MS degrees in Geology from the California Institute of Technology and a PhD in Geology from Princeton University.
2017 IGHSAU Iowa Farm Bureau Girls State Volleyball Championships
Live Television and Streaming Coverage on Friday, November 10
Coverage of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Championships continues, as teams from across the state take to the court for the 2017 IGHSAU Iowa Farm Bureau Girls State Volleyball Championships. Coverage of each class title championship game will take place at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Each game will be broadcast and streamed LIVE on IPTV’s primary channel, Iptv.org, Facebook and YouTube.
LIVE coverage on Friday, November 10:
10:00 a.m. Class 5A
12:15 p.m. Class 4A
2:30 p.m. Class 3A
4:45 p.m. Class 2A
7:00 p.m. Class 1A
IPTV will be active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat, offering followers a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes action of the 2017 IGHSAU Iowa Farm Bureau Girls State Volleyball Championships. Connect with IPTV Sports on social media using #IPTVSports.
Immediately following the broadcast of the 1A championship, IPTV will air Teen Spotlight: #IPTVSports. This episode of Teen Spotlight features: basketball's reining all-time scoring leader, Pocahontas Area's Elle Ruffridge; Iowa City West track and field star Valerie Welch; Johnston's power hitter Brooke Wilmes; and the successful athletic programs at Davenport Assumption, including track phenom Joy Ripslinger.
Stay tuned to IPTV throughout the rest of the school year for live coverage and highlights of girls’ high school state championships.
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