Surface-Mount Capacitors come in case 18 [ ThomasNet ] Jun 27, 2008  HiCV C0G MLCC 50 and 100 V rated capacitors provide design engineers with MLCC alternative for applications that are sensitive to electrically and/or mechanically induced circuit noise, and that require stability and performance of Class 1 dielectric. They feature capacitance tolerances of F <±1%>, G <±2%>, J <±5%>, K <±10%>, and M <±20%>, and meet EU and China RoHS directives. Units have ... Read More ...

Ariz. Senate rejects bill to ban abortio [ 12 News Phoenix ] Jun 26, 2008  Senate OKs theme-park project State lawmakers signed off on legislation Tuesday to enable the development of a rock-and-roll theme park in Pinal County. Read More ...

2008 Honda Element [ The Car Connection ] Jun 27, 2008   2008 HONDA ELEMENT STYLING: [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: 'Easily recognizable at any distance' ConsumerGuide: 'Simple, convenient climate and audio controls' The Auto Channel: 'Spacious, accessible, and easy-to-clean interior' While the 2008 Honda Element has undergone very few changes since its introduction in 2003, its ... Read More ...

Nokia to Introduce the Nokia 7610 7510 a [ PDA Buyer's Guide ] Jun 27, 2008  Recognizing that no one style fits all, Nokia today unveiled a new range of products to let consumers express their personal styles on a number of levels ranging from stylish designs, to personalization through vibrantly hued exchangeable covers. Here ... Read More ...

RF Inductor Series is approved to milita [ ThomasNet ] Jun 27, 2008  Offered in variations to meet specific application requirements, MLRF3013 series features military approval via MIL-PRF-83446. Phenolic, iron, or ferrite inductor cores are available, based on technical requirements; inductance ranges from 0.10-1000 µH; and current ratings range from 1,380-28 mA. Areas of use include RF electronic applications in military, aerospace, and defense communities. ... Read More ...

A treacherous tongue Brilliant young che [ Carroll County Online ] Jun 28, 2008  Steelhead roe in coconut suspended from vanilla pods. Granola encrusted bison with oatmeal foam. Persimmon and red curry. Jelled apple cider floating in walnut milk and vegetable ash. Sweet potato and bourbon tempura pierced by a smoking cinnamon stick. Read More ...

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The Heart of America Shakespeare Festiva [ The Pitch ] Jun 28, 2008  The story of a black man tricked into strangling his white wife because she's careless with her hanky, Othello isn't bring-the-kids-and-pack-a-basket fare, but I applaud director Sidonie Garrett and the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival for daring it. The sex and murder probably upset nobody the ... Read More ...

Rock fans of another ilk to meet in Vent [ Ventura County Star ] Jun 26, 2008  For golfers, the Golden Bear is none other than Jack Nicklaus, designer of courses, maker of 20 holes-in-one and winner, by four, of more majors than Tiger Woods. Read More ...

Amplifiers provide 4 W of output power. [ ThomasNet ] Jun 26, 2008  Featuring lightweight surface mount package with optional high performance heatsink, QB-900 series of high power amplifiers offer wide band performance of 2-6 GHz, and do not require external circuitry. They include internal blocking caps, biasing circuitry, and RF matching. Units are suited for range of applications including jammers, pre-amp drivers, and other high-end applications. This ... Read More ...

Motorola Z10 - Part 1 - Design, Form and [  ] Part 1, 2008  Ewan takes a look at the UIQ3-based MOTO Z10. In part one, a look at the hardware, style and design of the unit. The Motorola Z10 certainly looks like an aggressive phone. Read More ...

Changing Skyline A better Broad Street b [ The Philadelphia Inquirer ] Jun 28, 2008  The architect for 777 South Broad, the latest foray into residential construction by developer Carl Dranoff, takes pains to describe the design as an 'urban' building and a 'background' building. That's architect-speak for: 'Don't expect exciting design.' Read More ...

NASA beefs up next-generation moon rocke [ The Charlotte Observer ] Jun 25, 2008  NASA unveiled a beefed-up redesign of a proposed moon rocket Wednesday, saying the Ares V spacecraft that is to carry astronauts to the lunar surface in 12 years will be around 38 stories tall and carry a heftier load than originally planned. The rocket is to be about 20 feet longer than a previous design and have six main engines at its base, instead of five. Engineers said they also decided to ... Read More ...

The New-Generation SLK [ The Auto Channel ] Jun 26, 2008  STUTTGART - June 26, 2008: The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadsters have long captured the hearts of sports car enthusiasts. Read More ...

Vishay Releases New Oil-Filled, Hermetic [ Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance ] Jun 27, 2008  New resistor products released this month by Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. include the hermetically sealed VHP203 miniature ultra-high-precision Z-Foil resistor and the CSM2512S high-precision Bulk Metal® surface-mount Power Metal Strip® resistor. Read More ...

Wall-E <2008> [ New York Times ] Jun 26, 2008  Wall-E spends his days gathering and compacting garbage. Read More ...

Latex, Fish Leather Charm Brazilian Desi [ Bloomberg.com ] Jun 23, 2008  June 23 -- A fish-leather evening gown? Or a latex, red-frilled dress? How about a necklace of straw and silver, or seeds and gold? The Amazonia Design exhibit at New York's World Financial Center offers unusual samples of recyclable fashion and design created by prominent Brazilian designers to highlight the art of the indigenous people of the Amazon. Read More ...

2008 BMW X3 [ Carlist ] Jun 26, 2008  BMW enjoys an enviable reputation for its range of driver's cars. The brand promises engagement, power, precise handling, and no small amount of prestige in the bargain. And, you can always tell it's a BMW, thanks to their distinctive designs. Read More ...