<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries</title><link>http://cr4.globalspec.com</link><description><![CDATA[Recent content from CR4, The Engineer&apos;s Place for News and Discussion]]></description><copyright>Copyright 2009</copyright><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:59:22 EST</pubDate><generator>http://cr4.globalspec.com</generator><item><title><![CDATA[properties of elastomeric coatings]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45953/properties-of-elastomeric-coatings?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[My client has used an elastomeric coating on a galvinized roof. He used it without reading the instructions and did not remove the rust from the galv metal before applying. Now the rust is coming through. Can an enamel such as kilz be used on top of this, or is the expansion/contraction of the elast]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:59:22 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45953]]></guid><dc:creator>zzzgrinch</dc:creator><dc:subject>Chemical &amp; Material Science</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timing on a 1999 Ford Contour]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45952/Timing-on-a-1999-Ford-Contour?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[I&apos;m changing the timing belt on my 1999 Ford Contour 4 cyl. 2.0L and I&apos;m trying to get the timing lined up without taking off the valve cover.

 The two camshaft sprockets already have marks on them that somebody put on with white paint.  The left sprocket has two marks, one on the center of the sp]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:38:52 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45952]]></guid><dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator><dc:subject>Automotive</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[THERMAL OIL BOILER / HEATERS]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45951/THERMAL-OIL-BOILER-HEATERS?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Please give your idea and how to solve.

  When our thermal oil temperature reach to 120^0 C from 160^0C it supposed to be, the circulating pump pressure drop to only 1.1 Bar.

  At Normal operation (160^0 C temp) of the Thermal Oil, This pump give a 7 Bar at Discharge pressure.

  And when th]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:21:34 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45951]]></guid><dc:creator>Oky Harpriyanto</dc:creator><dc:subject>Chemical &amp; Material Science</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45950/Regulation?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[What is regulation of alternator

  It is the difference between full load voltage and no load voltage.It is the

  error of alternator]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:50:53 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45950]]></guid><dc:creator>sumithra</dc:creator><dc:subject>Electrical Engineering</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do you stop an elevator from opening six inches above floor?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45947/How-do-you-stop-an-elevator-from-opening-six-inches-above-floor?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[I live in a 60 year old apt bldg with an erratic elevator. Depending on the weather, it stops either six inches above or below the floor. What can be done about this?]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:24:16 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45947]]></guid><dc:creator>gmallet</dc:creator><dc:subject>Electrical Engineering</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killing Files in Outlook]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45946/Killing-Files-in-Outlook?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[My Microsoft Outlook is all jammed up again. It probably has exceeded its 2GB of storage and, typical of Microsoft, it just quits. It doesn&apos;t tell me anything and won&apos;t do anything. I can&apos;t delete the trash or use any of the functions in Outlook, because it won&apos;t run.

  Yes, I use auto-delete and]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:23:17 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45946]]></guid><dc:creator>Slow Old Poop</dc:creator><dc:subject>Software &amp; Programming</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gases]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45945/Gases?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[I wanted to say:

  Is there a list of non-condensing gases?

  If not, can you name some?

  Thank you, and please ignore the last question I asked (incompressing)

  H. L.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:01:31 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45945]]></guid><dc:creator>Hubert Lefebvre</dc:creator><dc:subject>Chemical &amp; Material Science</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effectiveness in cooling a drink with ice than water?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45944/Effectiveness-in-cooling-a-drink-with-ice-than-water?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Why a cube of ice at 0 deg c is more effective in cooling a drink than the same quantity of water at 0 degree centigrade?Please anyone can give me correct answer?]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:32:24 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45944]]></guid><dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator><dc:subject>Chemical &amp; Material Science</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[codless phones programming]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45943/codless-phones-programming?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hi, Cud Anyone Explain me How do i Connect 10 nos Cordless Panasonic phones in TDA 100 model PABX.How do i program it. Thanx 4 ur quick reply]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:09:02 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45943]]></guid><dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator><dc:subject>Communications &amp; Electronics</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[eletronics]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45942/eletronics?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[what is rectifier?plz explain with diagram.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:53:50 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45942]]></guid><dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator><dc:subject>Communications &amp; Electronics</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unfinalized video miniDVD data recovery]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45940/Unfinalized-video-miniDVD-data-recovery?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[My Sony DCR-DVD108 camcorder signaled that the disc door had opened(it hadn&apos;t) and that I needed to power off and restart.  I did that.  Then it said recording wasn&apos;t allowed.  I tried to finalize the DVD but the screen said finalizing was disabled.  I tried many ways to recover the video, as did tw]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:11:41 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45940]]></guid><dc:creator>Frank12</dc:creator><dc:subject>Communications &amp; Electronics</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[hvac]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45939/hvac?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[What is head and back pressure of R22,134a,401.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:01:14 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45939]]></guid><dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator><dc:subject>General Discussion</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[CAD tool for electronic circuitry design]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45938/CAD-tool-for-electronic-circuitry-design?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Is there such a thing as Computer Aided Design  (CAD) for help in designing electronic circuitry?]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:15:54 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45938]]></guid><dc:creator>Al Mond</dc:creator><dc:subject>Electrical Engineering</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[99 ford ranger with no brake pedal at all]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45937/99-ford-ranger-with-no-brake-pedal-at-all?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[I have a 99 ranger and resently I have changed both front calipers and the master cyl. and the rear springs, wheel cyls. and shoes.  After changing all these parts and bleeding the lines i have no pedal.  I have hooked it up to a computer to command it to bleed i manually bleed the lines and also us]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:56:58 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45937]]></guid><dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator><dc:subject>Automotive</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[deareator pegging]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45936/deareator-pegging?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[what is deareator pegging?]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:54:52 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45936]]></guid><dc:creator>ramendra1</dc:creator><dc:subject>Engineering Careers</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do You Get a Degree in Green Energy?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45935/How-Do-You-Get-a-Degree-in-Green-Energy?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Quick question for those of you who might have some background in this area:

 My brother-in-law in interested in pursuing an education in green energy (meaning he wants to work with wind, solar, hydro, or geothermal energy in some capacity).  He wants to work in that particular field, but he has n]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:36:04 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45935]]></guid><dc:creator>ShakespeareTheEngineer</dc:creator><dc:subject>Education</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[THERMAL OIL BOILER]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45934/THERMAL-OIL-BOILER?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Please give your idea and how to solve.

  When the thermal oil temperature reach to 120^0 C, the circulating pump pressure drop to only 1.1 Bar.

  And when the thermal oil temperature below 95^0 C, the circulating pump pressure was increase back to 7.5 Bar. I checked all lines and expansion ta]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:20:32 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45934]]></guid><dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator><dc:subject>Manufacturing</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to build corners and joints using Red Oak timbers? ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45933/How-to-build-corners-and-joints-using-Red-Oak-timbers?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[I have a standard 8 foot by 3&apos;-6&quot; entry door in a pre built Jam. I&apos;m building a simulated timber looking entry and great room. I am looking for suggestions on lintel joints and forms of attaching the oak vertical and horizontal timber to each other. I have 10 inch side lites formed from the oak timb]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:26:46 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45933]]></guid><dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator><dc:subject>General Discussion</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[voltage doubler]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45932/voltage-doubler?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,I would like to power up a  system which needs 3.7V and 350mA.

 Now ,i hav an input of 2V ,is it possible if i use a voltage doubler to power up the system??

 If not ,is there any solution for this problem?]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:06:53 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45932]]></guid><dc:creator>chopper</dc:creator><dc:subject>Communications &amp; Electronics</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[My VAWT Project, next phase]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45931/My-VAWT-Project-next-phase?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Nearing the end of my vertical axis turbine design and project, I&apos;m about to begin design and construction of my charge control, battery bank, and accoutrements. I&apos;ve taught myself a great deal of engineering as has to do with mechanics, but the electrical side may prove daunting. I&apos;m hoping for som]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:54:18 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45931]]></guid><dc:creator>Walks-in-Storms</dc:creator><dc:subject>General Discussion</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loop testing for a NON-HART 4 wire instrument]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45930/Loop-testing-for-a-NON-HART-4-wire-instrument?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hi Guys,

 Need some guidance in as to how to carry out loop testing for a NON-HART 4 wire instrument ??? Any suggestions ???]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:00:37 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45930]]></guid><dc:creator>Usman Nazar Rathore</dc:creator><dc:subject>Instrumentation</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confusion about a Resistance Bulb]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45929/Confusion-about-a-Resistance-Bulb?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hi guys,

 I have a small confusion about resistance bulb. If i am not wrong, Resistance Bulbs and RTD are the same thing right ??? Resistance Bulb is for motor windings temperature applications ????? would request more input on resistance bulb, especially it&apos;s difference from RTD]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:59:02 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45929]]></guid><dc:creator>Usman Nazar Rathore</dc:creator><dc:subject>Instrumentation</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[When to install Horizontal Condensate Pot (Probably also called Spun Type) ??]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45928/When-to-install-Horizontal-Condensate-Pot-Probably-also-called-Spun-Type?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hi guys,

 I am interested to know when to install Horizontal Condensate Pot (Probably also called Spun Type) ?? and when to install a vertical one on an equipment/line tapping point ??? What is the criteria to chose in between them ???

 Please note that I know very clearly when to use a condensa]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:09:40 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45928]]></guid><dc:creator>Usman Nazar Rathore</dc:creator><dc:subject>Instrumentation</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centrifugal oil filter ideas]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45927/Centrifugal-oil-filter-ideas?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Application: Centrifugal oil filter.

Problem : RPM is dependent on oil pressure in rotor. as pressure falls RPM &apos;s slow  down.A certain Min-Max range of rotations needs to be maintained.

Current soln.: 1)Provide extra rotations using external motor which kicks in whenever RPM falls below a mark.Co]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:52:31 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45927]]></guid><dc:creator>shanky1367</dc:creator><dc:subject>Mechanical Engineering</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pipe]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45926/Pipe?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[How can we differentiate between ordinary seamless pipe and IBR alloy steel pipe?]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:43:37 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45926]]></guid><dc:creator>subhranshshekhar</dc:creator><dc:subject>Mechanical Engineering</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auger bit]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45925/Auger-bit?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[How can I spicefied the auger bit design in hard soil condition. And how far the type of the soil Prefers in theweight of the bit]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:22:25 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45925]]></guid><dc:creator>mech05</dc:creator><dc:subject>Mechanical Engineering</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[axial pump]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45924/axial-pump?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[I need to know how axial pump work and every ehing about it

  when we use it and why we but stationary and rotate blade

  and the main construction of axial pumps]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:08:07 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45924]]></guid><dc:creator>mech05</dc:creator><dc:subject>Mechanical Engineering</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Design in ASP.NET]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45923/Design-in-ASP-NET?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hi,When I make table in asp.net and put some objects in that tables after run file if I try to maximize my page ,arrange of my table it will unarrange and my table its not if fix position.how can i fix this problem?]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:06:16 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45923]]></guid><dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator><dc:subject>Software &amp; Programming</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss calculation in undergound Transmission Cables]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45922/Loss-calculation-in-undergound-Transmission-Cables?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hello All,

 What I need is to calculate the differents losses throughout the cables for the transmission of the power generated on the wind turbines (it would be a wind park, and there would be several Wind energy Converters interconnected, and finally, a main line that goes to the nearest tra]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:14:34 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45922]]></guid><dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator><dc:subject>Electrical Engineering</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[kango memolition hammer]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45921/kango-memolition-hammer?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[hi   does anyone know  where i can get  extra long  bits  for standard makita kango hammer.i need  it to  get  out flue liners embedded in concrete  in chimney shafts,.,.regds mike]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:11:44 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45921]]></guid><dc:creator>sorrymess</dc:creator><dc:subject>Manufacturing</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pipe fittings-Manufacturing/Quality Assurance]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45920/Pipe-fittings-Manufacturing-Quality-Assurance?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Dear All,

  Please tell me about nominal bore of pipe, is there any relationship between wall thickness,nominal bore and outer dia.

  How can we measure nominal bore of any pipe.

  Anil]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:09:42 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45920]]></guid><dc:creator>akp_lmp</dc:creator><dc:subject>General Discussion</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increse speed of pneumatic cylinder]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45919/Increse-speed-of-pneumatic-cylinder?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hi,

  I have one pneumatic circuit which includes Pnuematic cylinder of dia 140x150stroke.

  This pneumatic cylinder performs up and down movement for saw cutter.In need to inrease the speed of cutting ie need to increse the speed of cylinder.

  Please let me know what modification what nee]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:50 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/45919]]></guid><dc:creator>ralishMech</dc:creator><dc:subject>Mechanical Engineering</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Ton of Prevention]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10672/A-Ton-of-Prevention?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Whether you&apos;re talking about human health or equipment functionality, an ounce of prevention is easily worth a pound of cure. That&apos;s the idea behind TPM &amp;#8212; total productive maintenance. TPM is a strategy that aims to minimize downtime by fixing equipment before it breaks, rather than the conven]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:04:00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10672]]></guid><dc:subject>Material Handling</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do You Text While You Drive?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10673/Do-You-Text-While-You-Drive?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[People increasingly text message colleagues and friends to keep in touch. But statistics show that texting while driving has become the single biggest factor boosting accident rates. In an increasing number of states the practice is illegal. So &apos;fess up. Why would you do it? What can you accomplish]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:04:00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10673]]></guid><dc:subject>Test &amp; Measurement</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Young People Interested in Engineering Anymore?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10671/Are-Young-People-Interested-in-Engineering-Anymore?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[In a 50 minute address at the 2009 IEEE International Solid State Circuits Conference (ISSCC 2009), IBM Systems Fellow Dr. John Cohn provides his take on how critical the need is to get the younger American generation interested in engineering careers. In his plenary talk, Cohn emphasized the import]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:03:00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10671]]></guid><dc:subject>Electronic Components</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Neanderthals Have Sex with Modern Man?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10681/Did-Neanderthals-Have-Sex-with-Modern-Man?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[From CNN: Technology &amp;amp; Science:

             		  		We are currently the only human species alive, but as recently as maybe 24,000 years ago another one walked the earth &amp;#8212; the Neanderthals.

           These extinct humans were the closest relatives we had, and]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10681]]></guid><dc:subject>Engineering News</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building A Better Lightbulb]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10680/Building-A-Better-Lightbulb?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[From NPR Topics: Technology:

 		  		 		The U.S. Department of Energy is offering $10 million to the first individual or company to develop an energy-efficient LED replacement for the standard 60-watt incandescent bulb. DOE lighting program manager James Brodrick discusses the L Prize, and wh]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:37:28 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10680]]></guid><dc:subject>Engineering News</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Humans Infect Pets With H1N1?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10677/Can-Humans-Infect-Pets-With-H1N1?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[From Discovery News Top Stories : Discovery Channel:

 		  		 		Until this week, many veterinarians asserted that it was a myth that house cats could catch the deadly H1N1 flu from their owners.  Those veterinarians, along with other health experts, are revising their views after an Iowa De]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:44:07 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10677]]></guid><dc:subject>Engineering News</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook for Scientists]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10670/Facebook-for-Scientists?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Been in touch with your BFF&apos;s lately? The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is here to help. Funds from the stimulus act are being used to plan a new social networking site for scientists. The system will be implemented at seven schools which will link researchers across the worl]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:03:00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10670]]></guid><dc:subject>Lab Equipment Blog</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing Like the Real Thing]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10669/Nothing-Like-the-Real-Thing?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Advances in CAD and simulation software have enabled countless manufacturers to create virtual prototypes of products, a trend that has cut costs and accelerated time to market. But one major manufacturer &amp;#8212; Toyota &amp;#8212; has concluded that too much reliance on such virtual designs can hurt qu]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:59:00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10669]]></guid><dc:subject>Automotive Technology</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[November 6, 1944 – Plutonium Production Begins]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10666/November-6-1944-Plutonium-Production-Begins?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[On this day in engineering history, the Hanford Atomic Facility first produced weapons-grade plutonium for the Manhattan Project, a top-secret effort to produce an atomic bomb for Allied use during World War II.

     Established in 1943 near Hanford, Washington, the Hanford site housed]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10666]]></guid><dc:creator>Moose</dc:creator><dc:subject>&quot;On This Day&quot; In Engineering History</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caption This for 11/06/09]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/10462/Caption-This-for-11-06-09?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[This week&apos;s image:

    

    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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