Egyptian invention cuts rice irrigation water by half

By Mohamed El-Sayed

[Cairo] Experts and stakeholders in Egypt warn of imminent water poverty as a result of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which is about to become operational. Meanwhile, agricultural production consumes about 85 per cent of the country’s water resources, half of which goes towards rice irrigation.

Rice cultivation consumes more than 10 billion cubic meters of water annually, or more than one-sixth of Egypt's share of Nile water, Khaled Ghanem, professor of Organic Farming in Al-Azhar University, told SciDev.Net. And this does not account for the water used for cultivation in unauthorized areas, estimated to be about a third of that used in authorized ones, he explained. 

But there could be a solution, in the form of a machine that ploughs fields in a manner that saves about half the amount of water usually used for irrigation, and a quarter of fertilizers used in cultivation. A specially imported unit, which sows rice seedlings mechanically, is mounted on the machine.

The machine’s Egyptian inventor, Mohamed El-Sayyed El-Hagarey, a researcher at the Desert Research Center in Cairo, was granted the prestigious WatSave Award for Young Professionals from the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) during the Second World Irrigation Forum held in Thailand in mid-November.

Rice cultivation consumes more than 10 billion cubic meters of water annually via traditional methods Sowing rice seedlings mechanically costs US$ 400 per acre, while sowing it manually cost US$ 150 The new machine ploughs fields in a manner that saves about half the amount of water usually used for irrigation, and a quarter of fertilizers used in cultivation, and a lot of time consumed in sowing seedlings The machine makes ‛V’ shaped lines into the soil at a depth and width of 20cm, and sows rice seedlings automatically The V-shaped troughs maintains the water level necessary for rice to grow, but with less water than that is used in conventional agriculture that requires the entire plot of land to be completely submerged The machine also helped increasing the crop yield by 4.6 per cent

In an interview with SciDev.Net, El-Hagarey explained his motivation for inventing the machine. He said that during cultivation, rice requires complete submersion in a layer of water 10-15 cm above the soil surface, which demands huge amounts of water and fertilizers.

He designed the soil and water management machine to tackle this. The machine makes ‛V’ shaped lines into the soil, at a depth and width of 20cm, and sows rice seedlings automatically. This operation maintains the water level necessary for rice to grow in the V-shaped troughs, which is less than the water used in conventional agriculture that requires the entire plot of land to be completely submerged.

The machine was tested in a field in Kafr el-Sheikh governorate, which is known for rice crop cultivation in Egypt, with good results. It reduced the amount of water used by half, and “the crop yield increased by 4.6 per cent,” Al-Hagary said.

“This machine will save a lot of irrigation water in Egypt each year, which will help the country face these challenges and direct the water saved towards cultivating other crops.”

Khaled Ghanem, Al-Azhar University

Atef Sweilem, water management and irrigation expert at the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, (ICARDA), praised the machine, but added that “saving water and fertilizers would not tempt small farmers to buy it, as the increase in the yield was not huge”. He pointed out that the rice agricultural plots owned by most farmers do not exceed half an acre.

“Saving water and fertilizers does not mean much for farmers, who get water for free and fertilizers subsidized by the state,” Sweilem explained.

Therefore, he believes that Egypt’s ministries of Agriculture and Water Resources and Irrigation should play an important role in supporting farmers financially and with training in using the machine.

Al-Hagary said the machine costs about US$5000, but needs further development before it is ready for commercial production.

He intends to re-submit a proposal to the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology in Egypt, hoping it would support further development of the innovation. An earlier proposal made in 2014 went unanswered, and he had to design it at his own expense.

Ghanem believes that “Egypt needs to use this machine widely range for several reasons,” the most important of which is the implications of Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam on Egypt's share of water. He also referred to the effects of climate change including drought, desertification, and an increase in evaporation rates, as well as the water wasted along the Nile.

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“This machine will save a lot of irrigation water in Egypt each year, which will help the country face these challenges and direct the water saved towards cultivating other crops,” Ghanem said.

He added: “The concerned ministries might not pay attention to this innovation. The solution is to establish major companies to market similar innovations that can be funded by low-priced stocks, making them available to a larger number of consumers.”

This piece was produced by SciDev.Net’s Middle East and North Africa desk.

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Nokia geared to publish fourth quarter and year 2016 report in February, 2017

The global leader in creating telecommunications technologies is set to present double report on February 2, 2017. News reaching the press indicate that Nokia is all set to release both the fourth quarter and year 2016 reports at the scheduled date this February.

From Finland, Nokia will publish its fourth quarter and full year 2016 report on February 2, 2017 at approximately 8 a.m. Both reports will be made available on the Nokia website immediately after publication.

Source: www.nokia.com

Toshiba to Supply Modular Data Centre for Securities Exchange System in Myanmar

Toshiba Corporation in conjunction with KDDI Corporation, one of have won an order from Daiwa Institute of Research Ltd., a major Japanese think tank and consultancy, to supply a modular data centre for a securities exchange system in Myanmar. This deal has opened the door for Toshiba to supply its modular data centre in an overseas market.

According to the release, Toshiba's modular data centre offers the robust structure of heavy gauge steel frame, along with side-air-cooling flow, which is better in a hot and humid climate like Myanmar's than standard vertical flow. This new approach allows centre operators to reduce power consumption by fans to 1/3 that of vertical flows. The data centres also integrate redundant systems, allowing continued operation in the event of a problem with one unit. A voltage stabilizer will also be built into the securities exchange modules, as power supply voltages in Myanmar can be irregular.

Source: www.toshiba.co.jp

Toyota Eclipses 10 Million in Camry Sales

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has reported 10 million sales of its Toyota Camry making it America’s top-selling car for the past 11 years and the announcement comes at a time when Camry celebrates its 30 year anniversary in the U.S. The figure represents nearly 20 percent of all the vehicles Toyota has ever sold in the U.S. This milestone comes the same year Camry celebrates its 30 year anniversary in the U.S.

“We couldn’t be more excited about Camry’s 10 millionth sale in the U.S.,” said Bob Carter, senior vice president of automotive operations of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.  “With the support of so many loyal customers, Camry has truly become part of the country’s fiber.  For seven generations, Toyota dealers have also been instrumental in getting Americans behind the wheel of a Camry.  Camry is definitely helping Toyota Go Places.”

According to the statement, Toyota’s first generation Camry was introduced to the U.S. market in 1983 and sold 52,651 vehicles in its first full year of sales. Toyota brought Camry production to its plant in Georgetown, Ky. in May of 1988, marking the company’s early commitment to investment in North America. 

Source: www.toyota.com

Nokia expands portfolio of highly affordable, 3G mobile phones

Nokia has launched three new high-performing handsets: The Nokia 207, Nokia 208 and Nokia 208 Dual SIM combine the familiar 'candybar' design with Nokia's signature bold colours and 3.5G-capable Internet speeds. The new classically designed phones feature popular social apps, smarter imaging and productivity features such as Internet-sharing and Mail for Exchange support make these phones some of the most versatile at their price point; perfect for people balancing work and play according to the release announcement available on the website.

"The Nokia 207 and Nokia 208 are designed for people who like a classic phone and traditional keypad but don't want to miss out on smartphone experiences, like staying connected to social media and accessing the Internet," said Timo Toikkanen, executive vice president, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "As our most affordable 3G devices yet, the Nokia 207 and Nokia 208 offer a perfect balance of performance, features and quality."

The release further explains that the Nokia 207 and Nokia 208 offer faster and more affordable mobile Internet experiences. Support for 3G coupled with the data compression available with Nokia Xpress Browser. other features include social apps such as WhatsApp**, Facebook and Twitter, video streaming through YouTube and Vuclip. Another important feature available on the new gadgets is the ability to use the phones as a portable modem by simply connecting the device to a laptop via a USB cable for Internet sharing.

Source: www.nokia.com

Nokia Asha 501 smartphone makes colourful sales debut

Nokia announced that the Nokia Asha 501, will start selling this week in Thailand and Pakistan, with India to follow shortly. Nokia Asha 501 is the first of a new generation of smartphones to run on the new Asha Platform according to the statement available on Nokia’s website.  The new device is expected roll out in subsequent weeks across countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

"The new Nokia Asha 501 helps people quickly access everything they love with just a simple swipe," said Timo Toikkanen, executive vice president, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "Coupled with beautiful design, it's a smartphone with both style and substance, offered at a great price."

The new Asha comes with pre-loaded Nokia Xpress Browser. the browser compresses Internet data by up to 90%, making mobile browsing faster and more affordable. The device also features pre-installed social apps like Facebook and Twitter; chat services like Line, Nimbuzz and WeChat; as well as up to 40 free EA games available to download, such as Plants vs. Zombies. Even more free apps and games are available from Nokia Store, including HERE Maps** and the new Nokia Xpress Now content discovery web app.

Source: www.nokia.com

Nokia Asha 210, the most social Asha yet

The Finnish firm Nokia has recently unveiled the latest device Nokia Asha 210, available in Single- or Easy Swap Dual-SIM variants. It features a distinctly Nokia design and smart imaging that sets it apart from the crowd and supports Wi-Fi. Nokia Asha 210 has become the world's first phone to have a dedicated WhatsApp button.

"The Nokia Asha 210 really stands out giving super-social consumers new ways to express their personalities through design, colour and innovations like the world's first WhatsApp button," explains Timo Toikkanen, executive vice president, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "It has been designed to allow people to easily update their social networks, stay in touch with friends and share user created content."

Other key features include:
- Social phonebook integration with the ability to launch WhatsApp direct from contact cards in the Phonebook
- Preloaded YouTube launcher for direct video streaming
- Chat screen notifications that keep users up-to-date on new conversations
- Single-SIM and Dual-SIM models featuring Nokia's exclusive EasySwap technology that enables consumers to change SIM cards without having to turn off the device
- WiFi On/Off control button
- Nokia's renowned long battery life: up to 46 days with Single-SIM and up to 24 days with Dual-SIM

www.nokia.com

Cellphone Microscopes

Tiny microscopes that can be fitted onto any mobile phone with a camera and used to diagnose illnesses in remote areas may have the potential to revolutionise healthcare in developing world. Just last month, an international group of scientists published a paper in which they showed how such a microscope can be used to

detect worm disease in Tanzania. Now, the team behind the world's smallest microscope announced in 2010 , has published a video in the peer-reviewed video journal, the Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE ), explaining how to assemble a cameraphone microscope.

The team, led by the University of California Los Angeles's Aydogan Ozcan, show how a mobile-phone camera can capture images from a fluorescence microscope, and from a technique called fluorescence flow cytometry, which analyses microscopic particles such as cells. They hope the kit will make it possible for areas with limited resources to run tests such as checking for contaminated water and monitoring HIV patients.

"There is a huge need for these devices. Resource-poor countries demand compact, cost-effective and light-weight devices to replace bulky equipment common in our labs and hospitals," Ozcan said in a press release. "These devices bring the diagnostic, testing, and microanalysis capabilities of larger machines to your cellphone."

The device can be constructed for less than US$50 plus the cost of the phone, compared with more than US$150,000 for a full-sized fluorescent flow cytometers, according to the JoVE release.

"A cellphone has almost the computing power of a super computer of the early 1990s, and with over six billion cellphone subscribers in the world there is a massive cost reduction to owning a cellphone," Ozcan added.

Alexa Meehan, JoVE' s deputy editorial director for physical sciences tells SciDev.Net that videos such as Ozcan's are extremely useful for other scientists to understand and reproduce methods in their own disciplines, thereby helping to advance science at a faster pace. JoVE bills itself as the first and only PubMed/MEDLINE-indexed, peer-reviewed journal devoted to publishing scientific research in a video format. It publishes videos of researchers performing new experimental techniques in the fields of biology, medicine, chemistry, and physics, with the aim of allowing students and scientists to learn them much more quickly.

"A journal in a video format is essential for increasing reproducibility and transparency in science," Meehan says. She adds that the videos mean researchers can learn techniques "without having to spend the thousands of dollars associated with travelling to other labs". Apart from videos related to new technological developments, JoVE publishes video articles about updates to methods that have been used for decades, adds Meehan.

Source: www.scidev.net

Mobile phone texts can help HIV patients cut viral load

 

Calvin Otieno

[NAIROBI] Mobile phone communication between clinicians and HIV patients can improve adherence to drug treatment and help to cut viral load, a study has shown.

In the study conducted in Kenya, researchers found that text messages supported improved adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and suppression of the most common strain of HIV.

The WelTel trial involved sending weekly messages to patients asking whether they were well or whether they were experiencing problems with their treatment.

Sarah Karanja, an HIV/sexually transmitted infection prevention officer for theKenya AIDS Control Project run by the University of Manitoba, Canada, and one of the researchers involved in the study, tells SciDev.Net: "Patient clinician cell phone communication provided constant interaction between the drug providers and the patients. If a patient had a problem, they were able to contact the clinician, who would, in turn, provide immediate assistance."

If a patient failed to call, she says, the clinician would ring to find out why and give assistance. Most of the problems reported during the trial, she says, were related to social stigma or drug side effects.

Adherence trials began in 2005 when antiretroviral drugs were first rolled out in Kenya's hospitals and patients were given fairly widespread access.

At this time, Karanja says, most people already had access to mobile phones, prompting the WelTel Kenya antiretroviral trial based around text messaging to begin in May 2007.

According to Judy Gichoya of the Regional East African Center for Health Informatics, several randomised controlled trials have provided enough scientific evidence about text messaging's role in improving adherence to treatment.

She tells SciDev.Net that the text reminders used in the study, which was published in PLOS One in September, were further proof that they can boost adherence to long-term medication regimes for chronic illness.

"There is a role for cell phone technology in HIV prevention, through promoting adherence to preventive measures," she says. "Patients may use the cell phones for their own personalised initiatives, such as the use of alarms for medication reminders."

But Gichoya warns that the possibility of disclosure of status, loss of privacy and technical difficulties must also be addressed before text messaging can be used on a large scale for health purposes.

"There are no studies describing the use of cell phones to improve adherence to HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines and studies addressing [their use in bringing about] behaviour change [in other health areas] cite difficulty in outcome measurement and high costs as hampering their scalability," she says.

Source: www.scidev.net

Toshiba wins EPC Contract for HVDC power conversion system

Tokyo based Toshiba Corporation recently announced that Toshiba and Toshiba T&D Europe S.p.A. (TTDE), a subsidiary located in Genoa, Italy have won an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for a High Voltage and Direct Current (HVDC) power conversion system for an undersea power transmission line between Cepagatti, Italy, and Kotor, Montenegro. The project will deliver a maximum 1,000MW of power to Cepagatti and will contribute to the integration of the Southeastern Europe and EU power grids. Toshiba will initiate construction of the project in September 2013 and start delivery of equipment in April 2015. Conversion stations along the route are expected to start operation in September 2017.

Toshiba won the contract in cooperation with TTDE, the former Ansaldo Transmissione & Distribuzione S.p.A., an Italian transmission and distribution (T&D) engineering firm that Toshiba acquired in March 2011 and renamed  in March this year.

Source: www.toshiba.co.jp

Sharp now producing 5-Inch Full-HD LCD Panels

Sharp Corporation has started production of 5-inch full-HD (1,080 x 1,920 pixels) LCD panels for smartphones with a pixel density among the highest in the world. Production began at the end of September at Mie Plant No. 3 and full-scale production will begin in October.

This LCD panel employs CG-Silicon technology^*2, a new pixel design, and an innovative production process to achieve the same number of pixels in a smartphone-size screen as there are in a full-HD LCD TV. The panel, which has approximately 1.3 times the pixel density of conventional LCD panels^*3, can display crisp text, super-clear maps, and amazingly real HD images.

Source: www.sharp-world.com

Nokia completes acquisition of developers, technologies and intellectual property for imaging from Scalado

Nokia has completed the acquisition of all technologies and intellectual property from Scalado AB, and approximately 50 world-class imaging specialists transferred to Nokia.

"We believe that this acquisition will strengthen Nokia's leading position in mobile imaging and provide us with a great opportunity to create even better imaging products and applications," said Jo Harlow, executive vice president, Smart Devices at Nokia. "We welcome the skilled and passionate professionals from Scalado to Nokia and are excited to have them work with the rest of our talented and dedicated imaging experts to bring world-class imaging solutions to our Nokia Lumia smartphones. The Nokia team is already responsible for many leading innovations in mobile imaging and, together with the experts from Scalado, we aim at astonishing the world with new, outstanding imaging experiences."

Source: www.nokia.com

Etisalat teams up with Opera Software

Etisalat and Opera Software are providing an even better mobile web experience to consumers in Nigeria, with Etisalat offering a co-branded Opera Mini browser. The bundles come in two flavors — Sport and Social — available to all of its over 13 million Nigerian customers. Already more than 200 million people around the world use Opera’s mobile browsers each month.

Opera Mini is a highly customizable mobile web browser that is compatible with more than 3,000 different makes of handsets. Operators can build their own user web experience with a co-branded Opera Mini solution, giving consumers a consistent experience, look and feel relevant to their market and operator of choice. Opera Mini reduces the data delivered to any handset by up to 90%. For cost-conscious consumer this means they can access the web more, for the same price.

“Opera Mini is the most loved mobile browser in the world, bringing a rich internet experience to all devices, regardless of phone or operating system,” says Lars Boilesen, CEO of Opera Software. “We believe that access to the internet is a basic human right, and the number of operators we team up with, like Etisalat, means we can really deliver on that conviction. The World Bank recently issued numbers showing that for every mobile subscriber base increase of 10%, a developing country’s GDP grows by 0.8%. We think that’s awesome.”

Source: www.opera.com.

HP Wins Court Ruling in Itanium Litigation

HP has won a court ruling in the on-going litigation with Oracle over Intel Itanium Platform. In the ruling, the Court has ordered and declared that:

1. In this action for declaratory relief, the Court finds in favour of HP and against Oracle on both the breach of contract and promissory estoppel causes of action brought by HP.
2. The Settlement and Release Agreement entered into by HP, Oracle and Hurd on September 20, 2010, requires Oracle to continue to offer its product suite on HP’s Itanium-based server platforms and does not confer on Oracle the discretion to decide whether to do so or not.
3. The terms “product suite” means Oracle software products that were offered on HP’s Itanium-based servers at the time Oracle signed the September 20, 2010 Settlement and Release Agreement, including any new releases, versions or updates of those products.
4. Oracle’s obligation to continue to offer its products on HP’s Itanium-based server platforms lasts until such time as HP discontinues the sales of its Itanium-based servers.
5. Oracle is required to port its products to HP’s Itanium-based servers without charge to HP.”

HP commented on the ruling: “Today’s proposed ruling is a tremendous win for HP and its customers. The Superior Court of the State of California, Santa Clara County, has confirmed the existence of a contract between HP and Oracle that requires Oracle to port its software products to HP’s Itanium-based servers. We expect Oracle to comply with its contractual obligation as ordered by the Court.”

Source: www.hp.com

HP Helps Enterprises Enhance Customer Satisfaction, Increase Revenue by Optimizing the Contact Center

HP Enterprise Services has announced new services designed to help clients enhance customer satisfaction and increase revenue by optimizing the operating efficiency of their contact centers.

The ways organizations can serve and engage customers are evolving due to the rapid adoption of social media. To meet the needs of customers, enterprises need to transform their contact centers into hubs for customer relationship management (CRM) and provide meaningful, insightful data collection.

“Contact centers must transform to meet the needs of customers who expect a personalized and customized experience,” said Danila Meirlaen, vice president, Business Process Outsourcing, HP. “HP consultants help drive this transformation based on our deep heritage of contact-center operations, industry experience and global presence, assisting clients so they can increase revenues and customer satisfaction.”

A transformed contact center will enable clients to optimize operating efficiency by increasing agent utilization and increasing the percentage of calls resolved at the first point of contact without transfer or escalation.

Source: www.hp.com

Toyota Announces Recall of Certain RAV4 and Lexus HS 250h Vehicles

 

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving 2006 to early 2011 model year RAV4 and 2010 model year Lexus HS 250h vehicles sold in the U.S. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved. According to the announcement, 778,000 vehicles will be involved (760,000 Toyota RAV4 and 18,000 Lexus HS 250h).

This announcement follows a problem on the rear suspension arm and Toyota is currently developing a remedy. Once the remedy is available, Toyota will send a notification letter advising owners to make an appointment with an authorized Toyota or Lexus dealer to have the remedy performed at no charge.

Source: www.toyota.com

All-New 2013 Toyota Avalon Features Both Gasoline and Hybrid Powertrains

North American designed and engineered 2013 Toyota Avalon goes on sale later this year which gives consumers a wide choice between a powerful V6 gasoline powertrain and Toyota’s proven Hybrid Synergy Drive. The efficiency offered by the new hybrid model will help the all-new premium mid-size sedan achieve excellent fuel economy with an EPA-rating of 40 mpg combined.

The new 2013 Avalon features a proven 3.5-liter, DOHC V6 engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transaxle, enhanced to offer more responsive and efficient performance. The all-aluminum six-cylinder engine will produce 268 horsepower and 248 lbs. ft. of torque, which will propel the new sedan to 60 mph in under seven seconds. Compared to the previous-generation Avalon, this 2013 powertrain combination offers improved fuel economy, performance, superior shift feel and response, with upgraded drivability and quietness.

Source: www.toyota.com

Sharp Develops and Will Introduce Modules for Digital Signage Players

Sharp Corporation has developed the LR0G951 and LR0G952 modules for digital signage players that do not have a PC unit to display digital signage content. The modules are designed to integrate the main features of a digital signage player on one main circuit board; allowing manufacturers to develop and commercialize standalone devices in the shortest time possible.

Each module consists of a main circuit board, a remote controller receiver board, and a remote controller. The main circuit board incorporates Sharp’s newly developed dedicated graphics engine, which eliminates the need for the PC unit used in conventional digital signage systems. This “PC-free” design provides for simple, convenient operation that enables power to be turned on and off without having to start up or shut down a PC, while also reducing power consumption. The graphics engine also enables a variety of animation effects with full-HD still images displayed as motion images.

The modules have the following features:

• Modular design enables manufacturers to develop and commercialize standalone PC-free digital signage players.
• Eliminating the need for a PC unit makes operation simple and convenient and reduces power consumption (10 W).
• Dedicated graphics engine enables display of full-HD still images as motion images.
• Easy editing of display content using the remote controller—an industry first.

Source: www.sharp-world.com

Lufthansa Launch New Business Class seat with horizontal sleeping surface

 

Lufthansa has unveiled the new Business Class seat which boasts a horizontal sleeping surface measuring 1.98 metres in length. The new product easily converts into a comfortable bed by just pressing a button. The seat impresses with the exceptional comfort it offers as a flat bed or as an upright or reclining seat, with its intuitive adjustments, additional storage space and enhanced entertainment system. According to the announcement on the Airline’s official website, passengers will enjoy the features of the new Business Class cabin when the new Lufthansa Jumbo, the Boeing 747-8, enters scheduled service a few weeks from now.

“We integrated our customers very closely into the development of our new Business Class so we would be able to offer a product that was totally in line with their wishes and requirements,” says Jens Bischof, member of the Lufthansa German Airlines Board.

This development follows a survey which the Airline conducted in 2007 in order to find out their preferences and their requirements of a Business Class seat.

Source: www.lufthansa.com

HP Helps Customers Realize Higher Value from PCs with New LANDesk Management Solutions

HP is offering LANDesk management solutions directly to business customers, in a bid to boost end-user productivity which will more easily secure and connect devices across their environment.

Through this collaboration with LANDesk Software, HP business customers of all sizes can use LANDesk Management Suite to reduce the PC setup time for end users from hours to minutes.

“This collaboration brings unique capabilities to HP customers in the area of client management, end-point security and IT service management,” said Mike Hall, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, LANDesk Software. “We look forward to the continued integration of our joint solutions.”

HP business customers can leverage the powerful remote hardware management capabilities of the LANDesk software suite to reduce the need for costly, time-consuming desk-side visits by their IT department.

Source: www.hp.com