Researchers have found an inexpensive and efficient catalyst that can produce hydrogen for fuel cells at room temperature (Photo: Fezile Lakadamyali). Hydrogen has been hailed as the fuel of the future, but producing it cleanly using platinum as a catalyst is simply too costly to service the world's energy needs. On the flipside, producing hydrogen with fossil fuels not only releases CO2 as a byproduct, but is unsustainable, negating hydrogen's green potential. However, hydrogen may yet make good on its promise thanks to a group of scientists at the University of Cambridge. They found that cobalt can function as an efficient catalyst at room temperature in pH neutral water surrounded by oxygen. Compared to platinum, cobalt is relatively abundant and therefore inexpensive – a recipe that could make all the difference if we're going to complete a transition to alternative energy sources over the next 50 years. "Until now, no inexpensive molecular catalyst was known to evolve H2 efficiently in water and under aerobic conditions," explains Dr. Erwin Reisner, head of the Christian Doppler Laboratory at the University of Cambridge Department of Chemistry.

"However, such conditions are essential for use in developing green hydrogen as a future energy source under industrially relevant conditions." Currently, the researchers are developing a solar water splitting device that would yield just H2 and O2 – clean fuel and oxygen. "We are excited about our results and we are optimistic that we will successfully assemble a sunlight-driven water splitting system soon," writes Masaru Kato and Fezile Lakadamyali, co-authors of the study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition in August 2012.Halo Cat Food Recall However, cobalt is not a magic bullet. Black Lab Puppies Inland Empire"Many hurdles such as the rather poor stability of the catalyst remain to be addressed," cautions Dr. Reisner. Bamboo Flooring Vents

"But our finding provides a first step to produce ‘green hydrogen’ under relevant conditions." Other groups are working on the same problem, from transferring solar energy to hydrogen for storage to a group that says it has produced hydrogen from sunlight and ethanol. With any luck, future trips to the pump won't be for petrol. Source: University of CambridgeHome  »  Vaporizers, Pens, Tanks & E-liquids For Advanced and Newbie Vapers Vaporizers, Pens, Tanks & E-liquids For Advanced and Newbie VapersAnyone who watched infomercials in the 1990s might still be haunted by memories of Susan Powter. Best recognized by her short-cropped, platinum-blonde hair, Powter peddled a health and weight loss system called “Stop the Insanity!” Powter’s program was pretty much the same kind of nutrition and exercise system sold by nearly every other kind of infomercial weight loss guru, but she used the marketing gimmick of being against the “diet industry.” One of her infomercials even featured parodies of her fellow infomercial gurus, such as Tony Little.

She also portrayed herself as some kind of a feminist and often spoke disparagingly about her ex-husband on her infomercials. Here is a video clip from one of Powter’s old Stop the Insanity infomercials: So what ever happened to Susan Powter? Apparently she is still under the illusion that anyone is interested in her advice. , and the 50-year-old Powter fancies herself some kind of vlogger, making a seemingly endless number of rambling and incoherent videos, such as: Excuse my language, but: That is one scary middle-aged bitch! Anyone who has watched the above video will not be surprised to learn that Susan Powter is now out, loud, and proud—which means that Powter and Miss Cleo could form a club of infomercial has-beens who have come out of the closet. Powter was a guest onboard one of Rosie O’Donnell’s gay and lesbian cruises, where she was interviewed by “Ross the Intern” from The Tonight Show. I don’t know if Powter attended Rosie’s 2008 cruise as well, but if so that would have meant that Rosie O’Donnell, Ross the Intern, Ant, Danny Noriega of American Idol, and Susan Powter were all in the same place at the same time, making that cruise ship the center of the universe for talentless losers trying to milk their 15 minutes of fame.

Powter’s pathetic attempt to associate herself with people more famous than herself continues on her website bio, which claims she has been “dubbed ‘the Lenny Bruce of Wellness’ by Shape magazine.” That’s an apt comparison because Susan Powter looks like she may keel over from a heroin overdose at any moment. It is ironic that Powter earned her reputation by promoting a product called “Stop the Insanity!” Insanity is the last thing in the world Susan Powter is qualified to stop. CRYOGEN PROFESSIONAL CHEF KNIFE Le Jeans - One Size Fits All - Single Le Jeans - One Size Fits All - Set of 3 Derma Spray 50 ML Derma Spray 15 ML Professional Detangling Hair Brush ( Unisex ) - No No Chikku Nina Silk Hair Remover - For Men & Women Irene Kuhl Designer Sunglasses Zeoderm Skin Repair Moisturiser with DermaSpray 50ml My Mani Nail Care Kami Secret Hair Extensions Klean Kut wet N dry shaver Kami Black Hair Dye Shampoo

Treadmill EC 7 Pro Items 1 to 36 of 45 totalMEETING DATE: November 14th – FINAL MEETING OF THE YEAR!! MEETING AGENDA: Member and Sponsor Appreciation Night; Mocha Pro Demo with Mary Poplin; Yonder Blue Films Aerial Videography, Imagine Products Dan Montgomery, and much much more! Mary Poplin from Imagineer Systems returns with some new Mocha Pro sweetness! One of our most popular demos from last year was Mary’s mind blowing tracking demo using the Mocha Pro tool.  Such simplicity breeds incredible power.   We’re excited to have our Atlanta native back in town for the final meeting of the year! Mary Poplin is a product specialist from Imagineer Systems. Returning to say “Thank You” to the ATL Cutters for another great year, Corky, Alan and the gang are bringing some tidings of great joy to the group. Small Tree Communications is your Atlanta Cutters Platinum Sponsor who combines the simple power of Networking with affordable Storage to create high performance shared storage solutions for media professionals.

Yonder Blue Film Remote Controlled Aerial Videography A friend of the Atlanta Cutters since we first launched this venture, Editor Ben Rowland recently helped launch Yonder Blue Films which uses advanced multi-rotor technology and experienced film pros to deliver a breathtaking picture you can’t get anywhere else.    They will be showing off their recent award winning filme, “Why Fly A MultiRotor.” An expert editor, Producer & Pilot Ben Rowland has produced and edited national television series for a variety of networks, including NBC Sports. A winning combination no matter the altitude, Ben combines masterful storytelling with cutting-edge technology to produce eye-catching results. We welcome back Dan Montgomery from Imagine Products who will be showing off their new ProRollPost for Mac.  The application automates indexing your camera originals, complete with thumbs, proxies and metadata, while backing up full resolution media to local disk and long-term LTO-5 tape.  

He also wants to thank the Atlanta Cutters for their support! , Lauren Vantrese and Emily Feller to show off some of their latest products and to say “Thank You” to the Atlanta Cutters! The Agenda will be evolving probably right up until the last day, so just keep checking back! Networking / Registration: 6:00pm      Light catering provided Location: Lanier High School, 918 Buford Highway, Sugar Hill, GA. REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO ATTEND!   DIRECTIONS TO LANIER HIGH SCHOOL Address is 918 Buford Highway, Sugar Hill, GA 30518  (some maps still list the school as Lanier Middle, but they have moved) For GPS coordinates, we are located at 34.08519, -84.03159 We’ll be hosted by the new Lanier High School located approx. 5 miles south of Biscardi Creative Media in Sugar Hill.    Lanier was chosen because they have one of the most active digital media departments our Atlanta Cutters have ever seen in a public high school. Their production labs include the entire Adobe Creative Suite,  3Ds Max, ProTools and Logic, not to mention a full studio and full field production packages.    

The students there are being challenged not to create class work, but practical products to be developed for the public market.   Be prepared to be amazed at the talent and creative level of these students, not to mention one of the nicest theater locations that has hosted the Atlanta Cutters! If coming from Rt. 85, north of the Mall of GA: Exit 115, Mall of GA.  Proceed to the right/west on Route 20 approximately 4 miles until the intersection of Route 20 and  Route 13/23 (Buford Highway).  Go left/south on Buford Highway approximately 1.2 miles, our school is on the right.   Turn into the first parking lot entrance just past the Exxon Gas Station and proceed all the way around the back of the school to parking and the entrance to the Common Areas (see image below) If coming from Rt. 85, south of Suwanee: Exit 111, Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road.  Turn left/west onto  Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, and proceed approximately 2.2 miles until the intersection of Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road and Route 13/23 (Buford Highway).