Green At Work
22 April is earth day. It is time to think about how you can lower your carbon footprint at work. Here are some green practices that you can adopt to do so.
1. Computers are the Culprits:
Even in standby or hibernate modes computers use energy. To reduce energy consumption by 60 to 70%, set your computer to sleep mode when not in use.
Green Fact: Almost two-thirds of the energy used by a computer is for the monitor, so turn it off when not in use.
2. Disconnect to Stop the Drain:
Laptop and mobile phone charger draw energy (up to 95%) when they are plugged in even if they are not attached to the device, so disconnect chargers when not in use.
Green Fact: Switching off cell phones while charging uses half the power.
3. Lose the Paper Trail
Print with discretion; use soft copies whenever, wherever possible. Install a duplex printer (which can print on both sides), to halve paper consumption and reduce energy consumption by almost 25%. Designate a recycle bin for used paper.
Green Fact: Fax-modems allow document to be sent directly from a computer without requiring a printed hard copy.
4. Go Light on the Lighting
Lighting constitutes 29% of office energy costs, so turn off lights whenever possible to lower bills and energy. Install sensor activated lights especially in seldom or periodically used areas.
Green Fact: Energy saver light bulbs can save up to 50% on lighting costs and energy.
5. Recycle, Refill & Reuse
Opt for refillable printer cartridges and stationery made from recycled materials.
Green Fact: Avoid using paper and Styrofoam cutlery and crockery; use reusable ones.
Globalization – Journey Towards End
Globalization is a complex phenomenon but undying reality. It neither need any introduction nor pertain a universal definition. But the fact of matter is it really exists and it has brought us in the historic age of transformation. Nations and world has been transformed to a wired planet through which you can enjoy the power of information.
Information Technology (IT) is a driving factor in the process of globalization. Improvements in the early 1990s in computer hardware, software, and telecommunications have caused widespread improvements in access to information and economic potential. These advances have facilitated efficiency gains in all sectors of the economy. IT provides the communication network that facilitates the expansion of products, ideas, and resources among nations and among people regardless of geographic location. Creating efficient and effective channels to exchange information, IT has been the catalyst for global integration.
In Globalization process, Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have been implicated in the structuring and restructuring of human social relations. The power to communicate has been one of the greatest achievements by human beings. Since, the development of the electrical telegraph and the telephone in the late 1800s marked a qualitative shift in the scope and power of ICTs, however. The new electrical communication systems brought disparate regions and peoples into an unprecedented, increasingly synchronous global network of information, trade, finance, and culture. In the 20th century, Read the rest of this entry »
TOYOTA Integrates Breathalyzers in Cars
To curb the rise of drunk drivers, as well as in response to new legislation passed in several states in the US, TOYOTA is developing an anti drunk driving technology that shut down the vehicle if high levels of alcohol are detected in the driver. 
This innovative system consists of a hand-held breathalyzer that determines the driver’s alcohol level while being photographed with its integrated digital camera for identification. If the driver is tested positive for high levels of alcohol, the system either warns him or even locks the vehicle’s ignition.
Toyota is currently conducting tests with its affiliate truck manufacturer Hino Motors and plans to install the system in selected trucks and other vehicles of their fleet customers, which include private companies and government institutions.
PS: Nissan is also working on the same technology. This will help to implement the new laws in US regarding drunk drivers.
T88 Dual SIM Mobile Phone with Built in TV function
T88 is a dual SIM card mobile phone that comes with TV function. It runs on GSM 900 / 1800 Mhz. This mobile phone have the following other functions.
T88 also has 1.3MP high-definition camera, supports 3GP video record, and its shooting affection is very good, so that you can share wonderful moment with your families by taking photos. What’s more, T88 also support MP3 / MP4 multimedia fluent player, let you enjoy wonderful music and movies anywhere.
