Is Psychology a Science?

All theories - scientific or not - start with a problem. They aim to solve it by proving that what appears to be “problematic” is not. They re-state the conundrum, or introduce new data, new variables, a new classification, or new organizing principles. They incorporate the problem in a larger body of knowledge, or in a conjecture (”solution”) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:50:44

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The Nature of Teaching

Before the holiday, Chad posted an item about a November '08 NBER study by Tom Kane and others titled "Can You Recognize An Effective Teacher When You Recruit One?" Their conclusion: not really. Even though the study included "a number of non-traditional predictors of effectiveness including teaching specific content knowledge, cognitive ability, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 17:53:02

Toronto School Board to ‘review’ The Handmaid’s Tale on one parent’s complaint

Hate (thought crime) laws, as corrupt as they are, aren’t even meant to address depictions of hate in cases where the work’s intent is to proscribe or condemn these positions. And if he thinks the depiction of theocracy run wild in The Handmaid’s Tale is an accurate portrayal of the majority of Christian folks, then perhaps the shoe fits [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:02:02

Gates of Vienna News Feed 10/16/2008

A woman will lead Muslim prayers in Oxford. The EU bans incandescent bulbs. The FBI launches an investigation of ACORN.But the story about the subduing of the drunken hijacker on an airliner bound from Turkey to St. Petersburg is my favorite, because of this quote:“Surprisingly this hooligan was not British,” said an official at Pulkovo [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 03:55:00

Container-City: An Eco-Friendly Alternative

Container- City in London- a concept which bets on recycling former containers. The idea of living in a container could appear as tendentious, not to say controversial if we think about the awful long journeys suffered by migrants people for example, but it could also refer to this green alternative which falls within the lasting development [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 15:40:50

The Truth About Cars, the Potential of Cities

This article was written by Alex Steffen in January 2008. We're republishing it here as part of our month-long editorial retrospective. Today's cars are costly, dangerous and an ecological nightmare. What if the solution to the problems they create, though, has more to do with where we live than what we drive? [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 22:09:40

The Fundamentals of Psychological Theories

All theories - scientific or not - start with a problem. They aim to solve it by proving that what appears to be “problematic” is not. They re-state the conundrum, or introduce new data, new variables, a new classification, or new organizing principles. They incorporate the problem in a larger body of knowledge, or in a conjecture (”solution”) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:03:49

Honda's green factories & green buildings in North America

In addition to its ongoing efforts to improve the environmental performance of its automobile, motorcycle and power equipment products, ... in compressed air systems, chiller systems and HVAC systems. Honda initiated implementation of a new paint booth air conditioning control technology, "Intelligent Paint Booth", which reduces energy consumption [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 10:04:00

Deep Local Resilience

By Fester: The Pittsburgh Housing Authority is embarking on an ambitious project to reduce its baseline load demands, ... overhaul. It's a $25 million project run by Minneapolis-based Honeywell... In the summer, heat pumps ... to carry off more heat. The resulting cooled air will be pumped through a central air system [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 21:21:14

electric-vehicle infrastructure initiatives, hybrid and all-electric vehicles figure large among more than 30 North American and world premieres at this year’s event, which opens to the public tomorrow. These five models stand out from the herd in terms of affordability, design — and likely time to market [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 17:17:53

Mini E: Technical Specifications

As some of you have already requested more information on the Mini E technology, I am going to post some photos that were released by BMW today, along with their full technical press release. Mini E - Technical Specifications The BMW Group will be the world’s first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 00:50:50

Israel opens small field hospital inside Erez terminal

The Israeli government opened a small “emergency medical treatment center” on Sunday in the main building of the Erez crossing between Israel and ... on the ground floor of the Erez terminal building. There is even a play area for small children. Patients ... there is an emergency resuscitation room with life support machines which were used for one [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 00:25:49

1999-2004 Ford Mustang

by the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide Nineteen ninety-nine was a very good year for Ford Motor Company. Profits hit a record $7.2 billion as the stock market and new-vehicle demand kept going strong in an unprecedented boom economy.Ford Division remained America's number-one-selling nameplate, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 23:12:00

The Plaza Hotel - New York’s Most Exciting Hotel Experience?

Jump to CommentsOne New York building that I have long been wanting to stalk is the famed Plaza Hotel - a location that was referred to in Home Alone ... overdue for a face-lift - much of the furniture was worn and outdated and most rooms lacked central air conditioning.   El Ad masterminded the renovation project and decided to convert the famous [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:53:53

Gordon Murray's T25 City Car Revealed... Sort Of [Concept Cars]

This is the first time we've seen the T25 city car from Gordon Murray Design in three dimensions, though we still can't really tell what it will look like, since it's been neatly wrapped up in a shiny package. It's no secret that Murray, the man behind the legendary McLaren F1, has been obsessed with creating a revolutionary micro car [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 22:00:00

Tapping the Earth for home heating and cooling

Tapping the Earth for home heating and cooling Filed under Heat Pump News from across the World by admin January 14, ... air and hot water systems but not steam heat. Starting in 2006, nearby Harvard University installed ... in it because it’s a clean energy technology or because they’re looking to escape fossil fuel prices, said [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:29:22

Michael Rakowitz's ParaSITE

ParaSITE is an ongoing project by artist Michael Rakowitz (who we learned about via Charlie Todd's blog, Urban Prankster) ... this device, the user must locate the outtake ducts of a building's HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air ... , SUCH AS THE CLEANING OF SKIN, PERISTALTIC CONTRACTION OF THE DIGESTIVE APARATUS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 13:24:32

The top 10 most memorable moments in my 10 years in DC

It was only supposed to be for one year. That’s what I told myself, anyway ... a window unit.” What the hell was a window unit? In LA, we had something called “central air”. I couldn’t afford an air conditioner. So I suffered all summer, futilely relying on a small fan to cool down [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:34:31

The Lowdown on Mini Split Heat Pumps

The Lowdown on Mini Split Heat Pumps Filed under Heat Pump News from across the World by admin 10-01-2009 - Article base Mini split heat pumps ... , and condensate drain links outdoor and indoor units. Today you may have a central air conditioner that does ... additions, where installing or extending ductwork is not possible. Just like the standard a [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:57:56

Keep your home environment free of air impurities

We continuously worry about inhaling outdoor air which contains smoke, dust, microbes and suchlike, ... purpose of an air conditioner is to keep a place cool and comfortable, but air conditioners do much ... are comfortable to live in and the air is healthy for us to breathe. With an air conditioner, health-conscious [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:37:24

The Higgins Building Never Ceases To Amaze Me

This building is a real piece of work- at any given time SOMETHING MAJOR is not working ... units. I dare not say his name as he has a tendancy to sue bloggers who slam his projects, but lets ... for that). Well, today, the main water pump to building did not restart; there is NO WATER at all to any units [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 22:42:35

Problems With Chinese Drywall Could Result in New Laws

Chinese drywall is causing concerns over health and safety issues, and may change some laws in Florida ... units. The drywall does not seem to have problems until they get exposed to moisture, such as steam cleaning carpets and wiping walls with sponges. The Chinese drywall was installed in homes between [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 20:58:03

Sea-Tac begins work on fuel-saving system

Seattle port commissioners have approved the beginning of design work on a centralized air conditioning and heating system for planes at the gate ... or cooled air to which planes could hook up at the gate. Most aircraft now operate their auxiliary power units, small gas turbines in the plane's tail, to provide heating and cooling at the gate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:20:07

Wine Cellars Help Protect And Age Vintage Wines

The person who goes to the local wine store and buys a couple bottles of Fruit Wine for almost immediate consumption, ... to install the appropriate heating, ventilation and air conditioning needed to maintain their wines ... into the structure of the home. Home Wine Storage Units Keep Wine Chilled Some of the most popular [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:15:19

Wine Cellars Help Protect And Age Vintage Wines

The person who goes to the local wine store and buys a couple bottles of Fruit Wine for almost immediate consumption, ... to install the appropriate heating, ventilation and air conditioning needed to maintain their wines ... into the structure of the home. Home Wine Storage Units Keep Wine Chilled Some of the most popular [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:15:19

Reasons to Consider Ductless Air Conditioning

by Gerald Beatty There’s a new way to cool down your house in the hot weather. It’s called ductless air conditioning ... t get icy like it does with central air conditioning. Your room will also cool down much more quickly ... is usually quite a bit colder than central. Ductless air conditioning can also feature some useful [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 11:06:29

LG Electronics Honored for Multiple Products at CES 2009

Mobile Phones, Plasma and LCD HDTVs, Network Blu-ray Disc Player Recognized for Stylish Design and Smart Technology LAS VEGAS, -- A wearable phone, an ultra-slim HDTV, a solar powered speakerphone and devices for accessing online video content received industry accolades for LG Electronics at CES(R) 2009. CNET, Popular Mechanics, Bluetooth(R) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 19:57:22

How to Cut Heating and Cooling Costs without Cutting Comfort

How to Cut Heating and Cooling Costs without Cutting Comfort Filed under Heat Pump News from across the World by admin Friday, January 9, ... of Energy. Making smarter decisions about your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system can help you save money on your monthly utility bills. American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:47:39

Where You Can Idle and Where You Can’t- Part II

When fuel prices are high, the truckers who pay for fuel (owner operators, lease operators, and fleet owners) ... must idle to provide work-related power, to provide air conditioning or heat during driver rest in sleeper berth, to provide air conditioning or heat while waiting to load or unload, mechanical [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:47:14

Electric Mini E Officially Revealed, Bringing 204-HP Li-Ion Battery Pack To LA Auto Show [Mini E]

Five hundred Mini aficionados in New York, New Jersey and California will soon have the chance to lease the first all-electric Mini E following its official introduction at the LA Auto Show at the end of November. The little 'lectric Verne Troyer tribute will feature a 204 HP electric motor sending 162 lb-ft of torque through a single-speed [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 13:00:00

Five Things You May Not Know About Lamborghini

Though no where near the largest car maker in the world, Lamborghini is one of the more famous names in high performance sports cars. The Lamborghini company was founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini who was a sports car enthusiast who saw shortcomings in the Ferrari 250 that he owned and through trying to improve it, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 11:45:46

2009 Honda City: in-depth details and specifications!

The Honda City is now in its third generation, and has been launched in countries such as Singapore, Thailand and India. In line with the global economic outlook as well as global fuel prices, manufacturers have been downsizing their cars and the new City makes a perfect compact sedan in the Honda line-up slotted in under the [more...]

Date: 2008-10-12 18:45:49

More Climate Change Lunacy (Only In California)

This story is from the Los Angeles Times. The general intent of the story is that those Plasma televisions are contributing to Global Warming ... , so that figure there for air conditioning should ... electrical consumption. The four largest users in the home are water heating, space heating, air [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 11:01:42

Life for Me was Slow Death!

By Kamal Yazdan-Panah Editor’s Note: The following is a translation by Iran Press Watch of a moving autobiography posted on the Baha’i World News Service (BWNS) online site. There are 16 associated documents, which are translated in summary. Clarifying comments in square brackets are by Iran Press Watch [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 23:31:43

More Inner Loop Apartment for Rent

More Inner Loop Apartment for Rent January 17th, 2009 Most renters are familiar with all the new lush apartment communities in the inner loop ... in all the units.  With a property this old you may have maintenance issue such as a leaky faucet or the air-conditioning filter might have to be replaced.  And most of the apartment homes only posses [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 18:22:42

What You Should Know if You're Considering Ductless Air Conditioning

There's a new way to cool down your house in the hot weather. It's called ductless air conditioning. These systems typically include both indoor and outdoor units. The compressor unit is mounted ... to the indoor air handling units. These systems generally include multiple interior units that can be located [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 04:27:08

CES 2009: LG GD910 Watch Phone entering production 2H 2009

LG have confirmed that their cellphone watch, the , will go into production in the later half of 2009.  The device, which has full 3G HSDPA connectivity, a 1.43-inch touchscreen and text-to-speech functionality, will go on sale in Europe this year.  LG’s Dr Woo Paik demonstrated the watch-phone live on stage at LG’s press conference at CES this [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 17:12:58

Mercedes Introduces New E-Class With Up To 23% Reduction in Fuel Consumption; BlueZERO Concept in Detroit

Mercedes-Benz introduced its new E-Class vehicles in Detroit on the eve of the 2009 North American International Auto Show. The range of engines available for the new E-Class comprises four-, six- and eight-cylinder units ... developed direct-injection units, which develop a higher output and torque than the comparable V6-engines [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 15:20:13

Market Value vs Replacement Cost: What Is The Difference?

For those who have ever purchased a home, which requires Homeowners insurance, you may recognize that there is a difference between the amount you paid for the home and the actual amount of your basic coverage for the home, without belongings. This is simply because you paid market value for your home while the insurance company used replacement [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:27:24

Using Portable Air Conditioning Units

Portable air conditioning units, while not offering the efficiency and cooling power of conventional central or window mounted air conditioning ... a portable air conditioner for a party or other temporary need, or you’re trying to determine ... , you need to know the facts, advantages, and disadvantages of portable air conditioning units [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 11:20:28

World economy: Hurtling into recession

Great Crash 2008 The world changed in September. The financial system on a number of occasions “stood” on the edge of an abyss. The G7 leaders have become global financial fire fighters agreeing to use trillions of dollars of taxpayers’ money to save the capitalist financial system [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 21:58:26

ITS COLD AND COLD AGAIN

I thought that by the start of the year it would be a fair one. But now, the weather is different as I expected. Its raining and is cold. In the office we need not to use the air conditioning units because the weather is very cold and turning the air conditioner might lead to frost bite, LOL. Of course not! frost bite would mean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 14:02:00

How we know that they, the Global Warming Hysterics, know they are lying

En som vanligt utmärkt artikel av professor John Brignell. Hans motto är att bekämpa:” All about the scares, scams, junk, panics, and flummery cooked up by the media, politicians, bureaucrats, so-called scientists and others who try to confuse you with wrong numbers.”Kan inte instämma mer.Se även bl.a [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 15:24:27

Australia Seeks Public Discussion of Measures to Encourage the Adoption of More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles

Projected average CO2 emissions of the Australian LDV fleet under a range of CO2 targets. Fleet-wide improvements take a long time even with aggressive new vehicle targets. Click to enlarge. The Australian Transport Council and the Environment Protection and Heritage Council (EPHC) [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 15:07:15

42,000 RCI POINTS TIMESHARE RESORT IN SUNNY FLORIDA

Buy this points resort for $2500.00, which includes closing costs, transfer fees and start planning your next vacation and many vacations to come! ... (All Units) Telephone (All Units) Laundry (All Units) Kitchen (All Units, Full) Air Conditioning (All Units) Carpet (All Units) Washer/Dryer (All Units) Dishwasher (All Units) Microwave (All Units)Check [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 05:27:00

James Park on good design

In recent years Japan Airlines (JAL) has scooped up awards for its cabin interiors. Now the carrier has been honoured with a Good Design Award by The Chicago Athenaeum: museum of architecture and design for its scoopalicious chopsticks for first class dining. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:30:45

Air Conditioner Units

I love to people watch. I have a degree in social work and criminal justice and have worked in the human services filed for over twenty years ... of problems with creating mold and mildew as well as warping the wood in the home. When we moved [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 14:15:08

Japanese Technology Update: carbon storage, thermoelectrics, super high vision TV and more

Current Nikkei Business tech news and highlights from the August 2008 report on japanese research and innovation from the UK Embassy in Japan. 1. Furukawa Co Ltd plans to deploy a thermoelectric device for capturing 7% of the waste heat in car exhaust within 3 years [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 05:17:03

The importance of air conditioning in an industrial setting

Rising temperatures around the world can be put down to various reasons ... environment, work productivity decreases. Air conditioning can solve this problem and make your working environment a better place to be. Air conditioning can effectively lower temperatures to make [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 09:04:38

Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings for Selected Stocks

Caprock Analytics highlights selected stocks from the over 4,000 stocks tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. These stock selections include a recent Caprock Analytics Strength metric and a brief description of the company. Note that stocks with negative strength ratings indicate a degree of weakness that has been detected [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 14:05:45

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