Pittsburgh, Pa., October 29, 2009 â(Market Wire)- Alcoa and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) have formed an alliance to develop advanced aluminum alloys and other materials for a high-performance but fuel-efficient and economical passenger jet. A prototype of the C919 single-aisle jet, which will be assembled in Shanghai and seats up to 190, went on display last month. The C919 will be the largest passenger jet to be produced in China and is expected to eventually challenge other global players in the commercial aircraft market. Alcoa and COMAC are examining advanced aluminum structural concepts, designs and alloys to create the C919. . âThe C919 will be a showcase for Chinaâs ambition to be more than a low-tech producer of consumer goods for the world,â USA Today reported.
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates you could cut your heating and cooling costs by 20% through proper insulation and air-sealing. "If you add up all those gaps and cracks in your house, you're likely to come up with about four square feet of space," notes home improvement expert Brad Staggs. "Thatâs like keeping a 2x2 foot window open in the middle of winter!" Those gaps and cracks have never been easier to find and seal. Black & Decker has come out with its Thermal Leak Detector: just set a reference temperature by pointing the device on an inside wall and press the power button. As you scan areas of the house, the LED spotlight will change from green to red or blue, identifying hot or cold leaks, respectively. For sealing, go to where the gaps are â in the basement or attic â and use Great Stuff Insulating Foam Sealant to foam around the outer perimeter of the ductwork. It will expand to fully fill those gaps and cracks, forming a permanent, airtight, water-resistant bond.
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Creating a Healthy Home With Ron and Lisa Beres
The Environmental Protection Agency says air quality is one of the top five environmental health risks the U.S. faces today. Believe it or not, air pollution inside the home can be any where from two to five times higher than outside air pollution. So now, more than ever, is the time to assess your home and make the change toward a cleaner, healthier living environment. Ron and Lisa Beres are certified green building consultants who have tips to help homeowners turn their homes into the comforting and healthy spaces they should be. Ron and Lisaâs healthy tips including trying a new vacuum from Electrolux, updating your vacuum accessories with bags, filters and belts from Filtrete and installing a humidifier like one from Honeywell.
Christopher Kuselias, founder and CEO of Career T.E.A.M., shares his unique formula for career success in his new book, The Career Guarantee: Take Control of Your Future! Considered among the nationâs most respected experts in the area of personal achievement, Chris doesnât focus on helping people find jobs â rather he zooms in on helping them find the unique and compelling contributions they can make for a âcareer callingâ that creates happiness, recognition and financial security. âWhen you truly enjoy what you do, work feels like play,â writes Chris. âI have spent my life researching and analyzing the process of career happiness and I am delighted to have this opportunity to share what Iâve learned through this new book.â Chris believes passionately that individuals need to take a proactive role in designing and managing their careers, and âThe Career Guaranteeâ takes them through the process in a strategic way that goes above and beyond creating the perfect resume and mastering the art of the ...
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