Statoil has commissioned IBM, Kongsberg Group and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) to develop a solution to enable real-time monitoring of environmental data, and early detection of and response to operational events surrounding offshore oil and gas installations. The monitoring system will apply advanced streaming analytics technology developed by IBM Research to rapidly measure, process and analyze vast amounts of live physical, biological and chemical data generated by sensors and cameras attached around an offshore installation, making it easier to predict and detect deviations. Combined with IBM's advanced modeling techniques and information integration technology, the system will be able to predict and prevent issues before they occur, helping companies minimize the environmental risk associated with subsea oil and gas operations. Kongsberg will lead the project, as well as provide sensor and acoustic communication technology. DNV will provide marine environmental analytics and risk management methodologies. Oil and gas companies currently employ different environmental monitoring methods, but there are no solutions available today that are integrated and enable physical, biological and chemical data to be measured during actual operations. By transforming environmental monitoring from being a separate task into becoming an integrated part of day-to-day operations across the lifetime of an oil field, the system will make it possible for oil and gas companies to predict and more rapidly respond to anticipated conditions. These include a stop in drilling, shutting down production at an installation or ceasing construction activity during environmentally sensitive periods.
 

The IEEE Standards Power & Energy Dictionary application for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad is a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind dictionary of terms and definitions for professional experts and students in the power industry. Created by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA), the app provides quick access to more than 3,500 terms and definitions with complete source citations. Users can perform searches by keyword, standard number or alphabetically, and the search function automatically identifies terms as the user starts typing in the search field. The dictionary encompasses numerous power and energy technology areas including: batteries, electric machinery, energy storage, industrial & commercial facilities, insulated conductors, insulation coordination, marine transportation, petroleum & chemical, power dielectrics, insulation and safety, power electronics, power generation, power systems communication, power transmission and distribution, protective relaying, substation, surge-protective devices, switchgear and transformers.
 

The Origami, from , is the world's first power-folding stroller. Folding at the push of a button, the Origami offers parents a new level of ease when traveling with their children. A built-in generator in the stroller's rear wheels charges the stroller as it's pushed, and also lets parents charge their cell phones. Additionally, the Origami has daytime running lights and pathway lights for safety, four-wheel suspension and an LCD in its handle bar that displays a thermometer, speedometer and odometer. Child safety sensors in the seat ensure the stroller won't fold by accident. The Origami retails for $850 and is only available on backorder as production is sold out.
 

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