In 1956 the U.S. Air Force (USAF) developed what is known as "Project 1794". Contemplated the design and development of an aircraft unlike any known aircraft or helicopter designed to be able to take off and land vertically. It was capable of speeds of up to three and four times that of sound, at altitudes up to 30,000 meters. It has been over 50 years and finally the National Archives and Records Administration has declassified documents related to this project: we can see how it would have been a flying saucer earthling.
There are few who claim to have seen a "flying saucer". There are thousands of alleged photograph of dish shaped aircraft many of which are obvious frauds, and it is possible that some of them correspond to aircraft prototype developed by the great powers, or even remain secret, or whose development was abandoned decades ago and ever we will learn of its existence. However, every so often, any document related to these developments is "declassified" by governments and their content reaches the public. This is the case of so-called "Project 1794," the National Archives and Records Administration of the United States just to publicize.
As you can guess seeing the photographs, it is the design of an aircraft unlike anything we're used to seeing at airports. It has the unmistakable shape of the "flying saucers" that have been reported many times over and wide, and was developed in the mid 1950s in the United States Air Force, Air Force there. According to authorities, never became a mass-produced vehicle, but it is known that the project "reached at least the initial phase of research and development", and had been assigned to the Canadian Avro Aircraft company.
It seems that, at least on paper-this flying saucer model child of the Cold War was capable of speeds of up to three to four times the speed of sound (Mach 3 or 4), had a range of nearly 1,850 kilometers and could Flight reach heights of up to 30 thousand feet above sea level. Only a few have declassified images and an internal memorandum, so not many details of the project. However, their very existence forces us to reflect on the amount of "toys" that have tried similar (or managed) build over the last 50 or 60 years, of which may never have any news. The "Project 1794" may be one that was abandoned in the early stages of development, it has been declassified. But it is likely that other, more advanced, sleeping in a remote hangar USAF. Do not you think?
In a web portal presented project plans that detail very specifically how the ship could be built with existing technology.
The flagship of Starfleet United Federation of Planets known as the USS Enterprise in Star Trek universe could be built in 20 years as an engineer with over 30 years experience BTE called Dan.
This individual, who is working in one of the 500 largest U.S. companies by Fortune found that only two decades sufficient to achieve this milestone.
His idea is embodied in a website called Build the Enterprise where are project plans that detail very specifically how the ship could be built with existing technology and will arrive soon.
According to him, the USS Enterprise take an ion propulsion engine that is powered by a nuclear reactor power of 1.5 GW. This would add three more reactors to feed the rest of the spacecraft system.
This powerful team is allowed to travel from Earth to Mars in 90 days and the moon in just three.
The full moon will occur during the closest approach between the satellite and the Earth, creating this curious phenomenon.
This weekend the moon will be 14% larger and 30% brighter, and that this phenomenon will occur during the closest approach between the satellite and Earth. The moon will be 356.955 kilometers of our planet, offering viewers a spectacular view, known as the "superluna". According to the publication, on Saturday May 5th there will be a full moon, the date on which you can see in all its glory this phenomenon.
Nokia could soon get rid of one of the branches of your business: luxury terminals. Finland is in advanced negotiations with the investment fund Permira, which owns 100% of Cortefiel or Hugo Boss among other companies, to sell its high-end devices, Vertu.
The transaction would leave the Nokia 200 million euros, according to the Financial Times points out, the medium has leaked the operation. The signing of luxury devices that Nokia founded in 1998, it works, as recorded by the business daily, as an independent company within the group is based in Finnish and United Kingdom.
Vertu terminals are sold separately at select retailers. In fact, in Madrid, have only three outlets: English ElCorte Paseo de la Castellana (which has several luxury brands in a multi-space) and two jewelers. In the rest of area, you can only access these terminals over a dozen locations. The devices are built by hand in England, after being signed by the artisan finishes that made it. The terminals are high-end materials. The price is, of course, very high.
Vertu bill a year between 200 and 300 million dollars, but is one of the key parties in the business of Nokia.
Announced about a year ago, the arrival of the series Tron: Uprising is imminent. There are still many details to resolve this universe after what we showed Legacy, but what seems even more serious is that the very future of the series may depend on the success of this series. Designed exclusively to Disney XD channel, Tron: Uprising features an excellent cast, and with an animation that should appeal to more than one, but will that be enough?
Tron: Legacy divided the waters much more than expected. Personally I considered satisfactory experience to see her, but perhaps I was a little infected by the "expectation" of greatness that had formed around the film, and perhaps never fully materialized. In terms of box office, Legacy was comfortably in the green zone, and that includes heavy investment in advertising (120 million) that Disney made. The negative impact that can have an "excess" investment in advertising was registered through the recent "John Carter". The film did not lose the 200 million that Disney had anticipated, but the red was no longer important. In the case of Tron, were some doubts. The film certainly did not lose money, but officials did not seem entirely convinced to make a third film until a year ago. If we take the words of Bruce Boxleitner in the D23 Expo last year, Tron 3 is not only a fact, but would be released next year. Meanwhile, we have something closer to us.
And that something is Tron: Uprising, a number of which we spoke in August 2011, the month in which D23 was done above. Technically there are over twenty years between the disappearance of Kevin Flynn and the events of Legacy, twenty years in which you can have not one but several stories (such as comics and games Evolution Betrayal and Battle Grids). Our readers probably remember the details related to Uprising: Clu 2 takes control of the Network, and a program named Beck assumes the role of rebel and Tron apprentice in order to overthrow the new digital tyrant. Obviously we know that Clu 2 achieved remain in power, but the desire to see how Disney will develop the story has not gone Uprising in the year that we've been waiting for.
Elijah Wood, Mandy Moore, and two almost mythical beings in Hollywood and science fiction such as Bruce Boxleitner and Lance Henriksen are in the cast of Tron: Uprising, the format of ten episodes has been confirmed, like his first release for June. Disney XD is still the exclusive channel through which to transmit Uprising, but I imagine that their arrival to other media is just a matter of time. At one point he believed that the success or failure of Uprising define the continuity of the Tron franchise. His awakening in 2010 was not unsuccessful, but we know how these things: Hollywood is greedy, and if there are ten digits in the box office, it is difficult to maintain interest. Everything will be clarified when Uprising makes its debut on the screen.
Do not practice: How do you like the idea of "leave work"? I do not mean to change an activity for another, but not physically leave the place, choosing to sleep there. Apparently, the traffic in the city of London, which by its very nature is chaos, will have one of the biggest nightmares of mobility during the month of July, courtesy of the Olympic Games. It is encouraging employers to implement various mechanisms to enable people to work from home, but there are examples as in the case of data center managers, who will have access to personal capsules for the night in them, literally "sleeping on the job."
In Japan, there are the so-called "hotels-capsule," low-cost facilities in which executives with a couple of drinks too many can stay overnight, but are also widely used by the unemployed or temporary work that need a place inexpensive and "excesses" to sleep. Although the first hotel in Japan capsule opened in 1979, the concept would be at least thirty years old. After all, you need a place too wide to support the head and fall asleep, and in most cases, luxury is not really something to consider. There are similar examples outside the Nippon, and one of the most recent leads directly to London, where he will be holding the Summer Olympics this year.
An English company name Podtime capsules reported sales off to different companies in London, including several data centers. Although not disclosed the names of all buyers (Interxion has been one), the reasons seem to be in all logic. Data centers require a minimum number of staff in place, and therefore the difficulties in the general transport travel times will increase dramatically, not only during the time in which to conduct the Games, but also several days before and after them.
Each capsule has doors that can be locked from the inside, LED lights, a magazine rack, and connections that should solve all the energy demands of the user, but the company says that capsules can be manufactured according to customer specifications. On average, the price of one of these capsules is 1,600 €, but we imagine that the company should also offer some form of rental service. The Olympic Games will spread over two weeks, and although the traffic problems will not disappear, the capsules seem suitable for those who prefer to access a temporary solution.
One application of robotics is to assist or replace humans in performing tasks and routines, which can be seen in logistics warehouses, assembly lines or even hospitals. Several months ago, South Korea announced its intention to deploy robots in its prisons to monitor inmates, the guards did keep the night watch and detect any attempted suicide. The idea was to start a pilot this spring and evaluate the use of robots, which the country is already doing.
The robot, which acts as a watchdog of prisons, a bit far from the initial sketch but its functions respond to the planned scheme: to monitor the corridors of the prison (ridding the prison officials have to do the night watch), analyze the language body of prisoners (to assess their mood and prevent suicides) and send all the data captured by its cameras and sensors to the control center of the prison for analysis and interpretation.
With multiple cameras, including a 3D camera, speakers, microphone and analysis software that is equipped with this new generation watcher, the robot can "talk" to prisoners (by projecting the voice of the control equipment prison), send images to the control center that also can control the robot using mobile devices, detect any outbreak of fire and send an alarm or prevent and detect any aggression against the inmates.
The prison system in Korea for now, is evaluating the use of the robot in a real environment to see if they could deploy throughout the prison system, yet are already thinking about possible improvements and developments of this prison guard so you can make for example, body searches.
The Smithsonian Museum opened its doors for an exhibition featuring more than 100 objects of American history.
The Smithsonian Museum of American History opened to the general public in an exhibition featuring more than 100 objects of American history.
In about 5,300 square meters of "American Stories" showcases dolls, masks, clothing, trophies, etc. that were used by famous Americans.
The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through time featuring American life throughout its history.
While 3D printing covers materials such as plastic, wood and metal with many uses from jewelry through medicine in bone reconstruction. The idea is that chocolate lovers can custom print your sweet creations.
According to Dr. Hao, printing of chocolate is like any other 3D printer because it starts with a flat cross section of the image that is similar to that produced by printers to convert images. Then print the chocolate layers to create a three-dimensional shape without molding tools. As has been simplified and facilitated the operation of the machine, it is only necessary to add some chocolate in a syringe that is in the printer and the rest is our imagination to create our desserts.
The company's largest confectionery and chocolate in the UK, Thorntons, expressed interest in the machine when I was in the prototype stage as well as other retailers. It would probably no longer necessary to buy the typical box of candy in the store but would be custom made according to the occasion.
In Argentina, the egg produced about 8.5 and 5.5 meters in diameter. It was certified to enter the Guinness World Records.
Pastry cooking and students of the city of Bariloche Argentina in the south of the country, completed the development of the "easter egg craft world's largest", which will be distributed today among the villagers as part of the celebration of the Week Santa.
The process of egg, about 8.5 meters high and about 5.5 in diameter, was a surveyor and certified by a notary in order to present the data and then earn a place in the Guinness World Records.
A group of twenty bakers also molded chocolate bar "world's longest", which also seeks to position itself among the Guinness, which has a hundred meters long, informed the House of Chocolatiers.
The Easter egg, placed in the main square of Bariloche, this Sunday will be shared between residents and visitors to the city, one of the major tourist destinations, surrounded by lakes and towering mountains.
For its preparation, which claimed about two weeks, we employed more than 7,000 kilos of chocolate, a sweet typical of this district located about 1,600 kilometers south of Buenos Aires.
The initiative is part of celebrations for the Feast of Chocolate 2012, also involving European communities in their traditional dress.
The bakers explained that manufacturing is done in blocks on a wooden mold was removed after creation.
The proposal also forms part of the activities being conducted Bariloche to revive tourism after the drop in visitors following the Chilean Puyehue volcanic ash affecting the city.
The European Space Agency (ESA) reported the discovery on the slopes of one of the largest volcanoes on Mars some "holes in string" that, depending on their origin, could be "interesting targets" in the search for microscopic life.
Photographs taken June in the Tharsis region, characterized by its three "huge" volcanoes, revealed a series of "circular depressions" on the southeastern flank of one of them , the Alba Patera, which is one of the greatest of all the solar system. According to the agency, the most interesting scenario would be if these cavities have been created by groundwater , as in our planet in the Mexican peninsula of Yucatan with the famous "cenotes", deposits formed by the collapse of roofs caves and the dissolution of the limestone. Another possibility is that come the fall of the roof formed by ancient tunnels that were once rivers of magma that circulated under the solidified lava and surface, and at stopping the volcanic activity would have been hollow. ESA believes that the first hypothesis is more promising in the search for microscopic life in the event that there is any cave-like structure associated with those holes intact, because the organisms could survive protected from surface of the harsh conditions . However, ESA not denied that it is simple grooves in the bark of Mars , grabens known as "grabens", which can also form the cavities discovered. In any case, points out that these brands are "interesting" because it shows "the many similarities between the geological processes on Earth and Mars" , so the finding may become an object of study for future missions. EFE
Looking for an impressive house in Tokyo? Recently left the apartment market that has only one bedroom, but is the size of a few private homes. The living room watching the park, original art on the walls and has a closet that can hold 200 pairs of shoes. Now that's more worth it?
While couples does not seem to gather shekels and buy themselves a first and modest apartment where they can start a family with dignity. In Tokyo recently the apartment market has only one bedroom, offered for sale at 21.8 million. The apartment is called the home ', and is located in a respectable neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan, named Minami - Azabo.
Paving and coating imported from Italy
This is a fairly large apartment, the area is about 400 square meters, but as noted, has only one bedroom, and later organized as a loft space. Apartment is furnished and designed with the best finishing materials, and includes original artwork. Kitchen is designed so that could be cooked with guests, as is customary in Japanese restaurants, all furniture is handmade home decor Tz'koti Coltzioni, the cladding of the walls, flooring and doors imported from Italy and ancient wood and stone.
Apple is expected to be the first company in history to reach one trillion dollars in market capitalization, with the success of their latest products and anticipation for their next steps in areas such as mobile telephony and television.
As published by Bloomberg, these financial analysts based in New York have claimed that the actions of the apple company might be valued more than $ 1,000 per share by 2014.
One of the factors driving growth stocks is that Apple has greatly increased its production and sales of iPhone and iPad in China, and rumors about his future entry into the market with Apple iTV television, they said two analysts at Piper Jaffray and the Topeka Capital Markets, both U.S. companies specializing in the financial sector.
Meanwhile Topeka Capital analyst Brian White said after giving a report on a recommendation to buy, that "Apple fever is spreading like wildfire around the world."
Since the death of the co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs was expected a worse management company. However, Tim Cook has assumed his role very well and has managed since October last year, the stock has risen more than 60 percent.
On April 24 the company will present its results apple prosecutors last year. Apple expects iPhone sales reach more than 30 million handsets, up 10 percent from the previous year. According to forecasts made by these analysts, by 2014 Apple could become the first company to come in the stock market to reach record highs.
After a week full of emotions that marked the end of the black in Canada, a competition was launched to design the next electronic money. The best applications will receive prizes in gold directly from the Canadian treasury.
The good old "penny black" living his last moments, it is time to take a virtual currency that can be up to the expectations of Canadian security and ease of transaction. The Royal Canadian Mint had the idea to appeal to the spirits of software for developing and presenting the best format of electronic currency that it has named MintChip. The parastatal has set up a contest where winners will receive prizes "gold sounding" unusual fact that adds to the frenzy that has not failed to attract the attention of the geek community.
Immediately warn prospectors that "bullion" will be relatively modest, however, with such a first prize of 10 ounces of gold valued at about $ 17000. Categories as the best application "person to person", B2C (business-to-consumer) and micro-payment will also allow contenders to shine in each specialty with the price of 3 gold pieces (about 5 $ 100).
The goal is to develop the concept that software will be marketed later, much like a call for proposals accompanied by a sweet motivator for those concerned. The contest begins today by agreeing for the next 4 months the participants' projects. Dedicated time to the votes of judges and the audience will follow in August and September, the winners will be announced on September 24.
Tornado season arrived early this year to the area, and forced millions of people take refuge. Hundreds of buildings were damaged, but so far no reports of injuries. "I saw a truck flying through the air like toys"
About a dozen tornadoes hit tonight (Wednesday) in Dallas, Texas, sowing destruction on their way and throw into the trucks, but so far no reports of injuries. The local National Weather Service reported that ten to 12 tornadoes were observed, a huge storm raging in the metropolitan area of Dallas, the fourth largest in the United States.
According to reports, hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged in storms, which began at noon, while school and places of commerce were open and crowded. Most from 6.3 million residents in the area were forced to take shelter, shelters or other protected spaces. "We saw roofs are thrown into the air, completely flattened houses, tractors were shot down," reported Jesse Moore. Toranaga one even blizzard blew trucks "like toys," said truck driver Michael Glennon Reuters. "I saw a truck - trailer is falling apart into pieces and thrown to a height of 15-30 meters."
It seems that the lack of casualties so far is a very lucky, at least one after tornadoes passed about 200 yards from an elementary school in Arlington, near Dallas. "We had to stay lying on the floor for two hours," one student said, "There was no electricity, so it was very dark and hot."
Now the storm is approaching Oklahoma , Arkansas and Louisiana - and possibly more tornadoes will be created later. Weather paralyzed the local transport and the airport of Dallas - one of the busiest in the world. Hundreds of flights were canceled, and thousands of passengers have to wait until the end of the storm. Texas Governor Rick Perry urged citizens follow the safety instructions and avoid going out in the highways and roads. "These devastating tornadoes show us how quickly Mother Nature can strike our country," Perry said in a statement.
Tornado season started early this year and the beginning of 2012 already 57 people were killed as a result of storms in the region. Authorities worry that it would be recovery of 2011, the deadliest year for storms in the past century, then came to about -550 Hhargim where humans and the total damage cost of weather disasters climbed a peak of 26 billion dollars.
The French NGO Sports Sans Frontieres through sport promotes human rights and social justice in the difficult and still very patriarchal Afghan society unjust
The main objectives of the NGO include "the promotion of women's rights and building bridges between different nationalities Afghan conflict," explains Michaela Le Merdy, Director of the NGOs operating in Kabul.
The operations of this small but well organized NGOs began nine years ago when the director of the Olympic Committee of Afghanistan, Anwar Jekdalek invited the organization to settle in the country to help rebuild it.
"SSF operates through three core programs. First and foremost is based on practical training for a quality sport and physical education proper, while we use physical education as a tool to raise awareness and develop the fundamental rights of the people, "explains Le Merdy.
To this end, and with funding and cooperation of the Organization for Women of the United Nations (UNWOMAN), the NGO has created diferentas manuals that are promoted games extolling the rights of equality and solidarity, especially in regard to the eradication of violence against women (EWAN), gender equality and awareness of the disease AIDS, which in Afghanistan is still stigmatized.
"For this we have a program with the Afghan Ministry of Education in which trainers train yourselves in order to apply these manuals, as the sports curriculum within the Ministry of Education is very weak, especially in regard to physical education teachers in schools, "says the Director of SSF.
Thus the main objective of the program is to equip EWAN future teachers of physical education in schools Afghan educational tools based on respect for others.
A difficult challenge to overcome in a country where lack of rights is the daily bread. Thus the activities of the NGOs also include "the training of social workers from different organizations focusing on women's rights", the hardest hit in the patriarchal society of Afghanistan, "and the creation of a platform in school sports Malalai" in Kabul, the French organization that works to support the Afghan ethnic equality, and particularly the Hazara minority.
"I do not think that sport alone is capable of completely changing the shortcomings of the Afghan society, but I am convinced that sports can help this change happen in Afghanistan as they are a bridge between people in the no differences between men and women or between Hazara and Pashtun-two rival ethnic groups in the country, by providing values of cooperation and respect among people, "says Le Merdy.
Unfortunately, the NGO plans to end its activities in Afghanistan during the course of this year, "which has nothing to do with the state of the current situation in the country," says Le Merdy, adding that "SSF is an organization that dedicated to developing and, therefore, when you consider that its programs have been implemented correctly is time to move on and focus on other programs around the world. "
Sport as a tool to achieve peace in Afghanistan is a tactic that neither the Afghan government and international forces have been considered enough. The power of sport crosses borders, ideologies, religions and conflict.
Many cases are bitter enemies who laid down their arms for a day and enjoyed the entertainment. German and British soldiers during the First World War football game, the challenge of Jessie Owens to German dictator Adolf Hitler during the Berlin Olympics of 1936, Nationals and Reds of the turbulent Civil War Spain, giving the ball, or even stories FARC and paramilitary groups in Colombia agreeing a cease-fire to watch the World Cup are just a few examples of what sport can achieve.
Throughout the reign of terror of the Taliban the sport itself was not banned in Afghanistan, but many of the games, especially those held in public, came preceded by summary executions, mostly women accused of adultery, in the Olympic Stadium Ghazni, Kabul. A hard to erase memories of the Afghan psyche.
For now, thanks to organizations such as SSF, the sport is being used for hundreds of Afghans understand the importance of gender equality and respect for human rights for optimal development of democracy in the country.
And who knows, maybe in the future serve to those described by the International Forces and the Afghan government and insurgents, rebels or terrorists lay down their arms to take a little game before eating with the other side, and even against such hated infidels. Sport in Afghanistan can save lives, and Sports Without Borders understand and fight for this great truth.
Actress bud saturation Herculean strength that is, appointed as special supporter drama "Pretty Little Raiazu First Season" popular rice was found. Herculean strength is that enthusiastic, "is that there is a special supporter of overseas drama popular in my generation, because the content is also very funny. Yell quite joined, I want to see a wide range of people and".
The same work, which was a drama best-selling novel, won the audience more than the "Gossip Girl" in the United States is. Girls new sense of mystery and boldly painted scandalous everyday fashionable high school girls, the pattern of human adults to shame.
The only mystery and attraction, Herculean strength is sealed with a refreshing smile. Expression on his face and a "deep meaning" in the make-up mud, "Since this is also being challenged to deliberate scary smile, to your new" bud saturation Herculean strength and commented! "I think that I can show you" was.
In addition CM has Herculean strength appeared to be on air from mid-April, that the launch event will also be on stage to the DVD. "Pretty Little Raiazu <First Season>", start to be delivered on-demand on April 18. In addition, Complete box released on the same day.
Who has not tried to kiss a poster of a celebrity, but without much success? Researchers at Keio University have recently presented at the 2012 XD exhibitions in Tokyo, a new technology that could bring some dynamism to the posters.
To introduce the new system, researchers have developed a screen. It displays a picture of a woman. When the user approaches it, the face changes, as for a kiss. When he walked away, his face flushed.
In fact, the screen uses an ultrasonic sensor that uses the distance between the screen of the user. Depending on the distance between the two subjects, the image shown on the screen changes.
For now, this technology supports that vision changes. However, it could appeal to other senses of the user as smell, taste or hearing. The latter could, for example, feel the shampoo of the person shown on the screen, or taste her lip balm flavored with lemon, or hear a voice whisper "I love you."
The team of scientists working on an application for the iPad. Other methods of capture could be used as face recognition or a light sensor reacts to shadows created by the user who comes to the screen.
But why have developed such a system?
"I'm a big fan of popular idols, and I have several of these posters in my room. It frustrated me to see that the posters were not moving at all, "said Keidi Ogawa, one of the researchers.
In addition to an application for the Apple tablet, the researchers believe that this kind of technology could easily find its place in a commercial context.
The Spotify team has decided to make his Facebook page a timeline of music history. Spotify takes over the moments of its evolution, starting with the experiences of music theorists of the Catholic church in 1000 until today, to Frank Sinatra and gangsta rap.
The list is exhaustive and you can walk forward through the ages. Although the twentieth century precedents are interesting, it really is since 1900 that the line becomes more animated. Spotify promises that it is only the beginning and will continue to improve their online time in the coming weeks.
Unfortunately, the service is still not available in Canada, then it remains impossible to listen to most music available. The company also promises that their service will soon be available.
Launched in August 2004, the MESSENGER space probe has recently completed its main mission: one year exploration of the planet Mercury, the closest to the Sun. A surprisingly little-known planet, since MESSENGER was the first spacecraft to visit from the Mariner 10 in 1974.
Physics has actually conspired against the exploration of Mercury's powerful gravitational pull of the Sun makes that achieving the smallest planet in the solar system requires more energy and more skill that visit Mars, Jupiter and other giant planets Yet much more distant.
MESSENGER confirmed the presence of volcanic activity in the past of Mercury, and especially to discover solid evidence for the presence of a molten outer core, probably made of iron sulfide. This core would account for 85% of the diameter of the planet, which far exceeds that found on Earth. MESSENGER also helped capture more than 100,000 photos, calculate the relief of Mercury is less steep than the Moon or Mars, and determining that the bottom of the huge Caloris crater (a crater of 1 500 km in diameter) is now higher than its edges, suggesting a previously unsuspected tectonic activity.
MESSENGER will not be retiring anytime soon. An extended mission of at least one year, which aims to refine the data collected so far, is underway
