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A Commonsense Solar Defense

Posted on29. Dec, 2010 by Raja Mujtaba.

By Jeff Gates:
That’s a challenge the Pentagon can meet. Solar panels can handle part of that task though not all. But again, that’s a good start. Widespread access to cell phones is also helpful.

Cell phones are fast becoming a key tool for transferring money in developing countries. Transactions seldom exceed $20. By improving personal communications, they also provide another incentive to electrify in order to recharge the phone.

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Pakistan: Rental Power Fraud

Posted on09. Dec, 2010 by Raja Mujtaba.

By Bashir A Syed:
Solar energy is like fast food or instant coffee, you install the system now, the next moment it starts converting LIGHT (any amount from any source, SUN or lamps-indoors, etc) into ELECTRICITY. This is the advantage of SOLAR PV Technology (as you don’t have to wait for ten years). In Europe, people propel boats in the rivers and seaside with Solar Power.

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Copters Battling: New Technologies Emerging!

Posted on24. Oct, 2010 by Raja Mujtaba.

O.M. Reporting Desk:

The Sikorsky solution features two main rotors atop the cabin, which spin in opposite directions. That both neutralizes the spinning force applied to a traditional single-main-rotor helicopter and provides a speed boost.
One thing the European and U.S. machines have in common is their new design eliminates the need for the sideways tail rotor used to stabilize traditional helicopters.

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Cyber Warfare in 21st Century

Posted on07. Oct, 2010 by Raja Mujtaba.

By Engr Mansoor Malik:
A great boon for the software engineers came when the Battle Field Management Systems started getting adopted by militaries all over the world in which all available hardware assets available to the field commanders were integrated for their optimum utilization.

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