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IEEE, the world's largest professional organization for the advancement of technology, published the May edition of the IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter. Articles in this issue examine a common occurrence, adapting telecommunications and Web technologies and techniques aligned with Smart Grid, among other topics. The current issue is available online at the IEEE Smart Grid Web Portal: http://smartgrid.ieee.org/may-2012. “The multi-disciplinary, system of systems that is Smart Grid presents great complexity and requires innovation and adaptation in the development of its many components and systems,” said Massoud Amin, chair of the IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter. “The May issue of the IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter identifies several areas of complexity and offers pathways forward. For example, as Smart Grid, telecommunications, and information and communications technologies com... (more)

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FLY) Receives Exchange Approval to FLY

CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/17/12 -- FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FLY) ("FLYHT" or the "Company") has received confirmation from the TSX Venture Exchange that it will commence trading today under its new trading symbol "FLY". On May 9, 2012 the shareholders of FLYHT (formerly AeroMechanical Services Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:AMA) approved a corporate name change to FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. "We have received positive feedback about the name change from investors and stakeholders," commented Bill Tempany, President and CEO of FLYHT. "We think FLY is a great... (more)

Duck(R) Brand Duct Tape Introduces SpongeBob SquarePants Pattern

AVON, OH -- (Marketwire) -- 05/17/12 -- He may live in a pineapple under the sea, but everyone's porous pal, SpongeBob SquarePants, will soon be popping up on shelves throughout the country. Duck® brand duct tape is thrilled to introduce a new duct tape pattern featuring the most beloved yellow sponge from Nickelodeon's hit animated series. The new tape is now available at retailers nationwide. The Duck Tape® pattern features a bright yellow background with multiple SpongeBob expressions demonstrating his silly humor and enthusiasm. Whether you're a longtime SpongeBob fan or new... (more)

Bombardier Delivers First Q400 NextGen Aircraft to Polish Carrier Eurolot

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 05/17/12 -- Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the first of eight Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners ordered by new customer Eurolot S.A. of Warsaw, Poland. The Polish carrier also holds options on an additional 12 of the aircraft. Eurolot was represented at the handover ceremony by Bartlomiej Matusewicz, Vice President, Operations & Technical. Several Bombardier employees were also in attendance. "This is a very important event for Eurolot as it marks the beginning of our fleet renewal and replacement program, as we accelerate our expansion with... (more)

Icron Technologies Introduces the World's Most Reliable Two Port USB 1.1 Extender

BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/17/12 -- Icron Technologies Corporation, the leading developer and manufacturer of USB and video extension solutions, introduces a new extender, the USB Rover® 2850. Designed to extend USB devices such as keyboards, mice, interactive whiteboards and game controllers over Cat 5 cable, the USB Rover® 2850 extends all USB 1.1 connections up to 40 meters and some Low-Speed HID devices up to 85 meters. Icron's two port USB 1.1 extender is ideal for classrooms, corporate board rooms, industrial automation, security monitoring and video g... (more)