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26. Comparison of Solar Radiation Sensors January 05, 2021 Various solar radiation sensors are available with the modular Capricorn FLX Weather Station and/or with the Weather MicroServer for all weather station models. Additionally, the Magellan MX and Pulsar Weather Stations offer all-in-one sensor modules with integrated solar radiation measurement. ISO classifications “secondary standard,” “first class,” and “second class” correspond to the World Meteorological Organization categories “High quality,” “Good quality,” and “Moderate quality.” Silicone-based Pyranometer This sensor is calibrated to measure the shortwave radiation reaching t... (read more) Author: Martha Khoury

27. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: Conclusion December 10, 2020 Real-time, location-specific met data is imperative for safe and effective incident response. Weather monitoring assists in multiple areas such as risk management, prediction, safety, plume modeling, and reporting. One final quote: "As fire service leaders, it is essential that we assure our personnel have the right information, and that it goes to all the right people at exactly the right time so everyone is empowered to make the right decisions," says Todd J. LeDuc in a Fire Engineering article.* He continues, "This goal becomes challenging given the wide breadth of available data …" ... (read more) Author: Martha Khoury

28. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: BONUS #6 Drones December 10, 2020 With their ability to improve situational awareness, DRONES are becoming increasingly valuable to incident response. Also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), drones are used for package delivery such as defibrillators, search and rescue, and communications. During Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath in 2017, drones were deployed to assess the extent of damage, presence of hazardous materials, and search for survivors. Last month, two teens stranded off the coast of Australia were rescued by a drone, which was able to launch a self-inflating raft into the water in under two minutes. Fi... (read more) Author: Martha Khoury

29. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: #5 Incident Reporting December 10, 2020 #5: Incident Reporting Accurate weather data leads to more accurate incident reporting, which can lead to better outcomes. Successful management of emergency incidents increasingly depends on reliable on-scene data and communication technologies. For incident command, planning and personnel accountability can include weather monitoring technology with seamless inclusion of met data in incident reporting for documentation and analysis. Weather data is one piece that leads to a fuller and more detailed big picture. Weather data is a component of several NFIRS modules. Incident reports... (read more) Author: Martha Khoury

30. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: #4 December 10, 2020 #4: Plume Modeling Fire departments are frequently tasked with responding when hazardous chemicals are accidentally released into the environment, especially in an inhabited area. Many crucial decisions such as approach, staging, and potential evacuation, rely on accurate, up-to-the minute local weather data. One key tool is toxic PLUME MODELING which combines information about the chemical release with meteorological data overlaid on a map. Weather conditions greatly impact toxic cloud movement. Up to date meteorological data is imperative for monitoring cloud movement to ensure respond... (read more) Author: Martha Khoury

31. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: #3 Safety December 10, 2020 Summer, winter, weather-related disasters. Professional weather monitoring improves the SAFETY of incident response with calculated parameters for perceived temperature and alarm notifications for extreme conditions and operational safety. “One of the most overlooked elements that affect firefighting operations and the health of firefighters themselves is the weather conditions we operate in,” said Tom Warren, retired assistant chief, Providence RI, in a Fire Engineering article.1 Besides having a direct impact on firefighter health, weather impacts the severity of fires, increasing risk ... (read more) Author: Martha Khoury

32. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: #2 Predicting Fire Behavior December 10, 2020 #2: Predicting Fire Behavior “The risk involved in fire suppression can be reduced if firefighters and fire managers pay attention and understand weather conditions that impact fire behavior,” states the Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, a training manual developed in conjunction with the National Interagency Fire Center. This principle applies to hazmat as well as urban and wildland-urban interface fire response. Weather monitoring is a cornerstone for predicting fire behavior. Government agencies partner with the National Weather Service to provide forecasts with local o... (read more) Author: Martha Khoury

33. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station : #1 Risk Management December 10, 2020 As we saw this past summer, hot, dry, and windy weather conditions are factors that directly affect fire risk and behavior. “Being aware of the weather conditions before, during, and after an incident is imperative,” quotes columnist Chuck Sallade in Firefighter Nation. Real-time, location-specific met data is imperative for safe and effective incident response. Weather monitoring assists in multiple areas such as risk management, prediction, safety, plume modeling, and reporting. Each heading unpacks how weather monitoring is useful in each of five areas of emergency response. ... (read more) Author: Martha Khoury

34. How To Pick Out The Best Battery For a Solar Panel System, Battery Bank, or Off-Grid System November 15, 2020 Have you ever wondered how to pick out the best battery(s) for your solar panel system (or off-grid energy system)? Or have you wondered what makes one deep cycle battery better than another? If so, this article will answer these questions and give you specific things to check on before buying your new battery (to ensure you get the most bang for your buck)! When choosing a battery (or batteries) for your solar panel system, there are three categories of batteries that work best. So in this article, we will: Part 1) Quickly compare the three main types of solar batteries (lead-acid, ... (read more) Author: Jason Ng

35. Anti-Inflammatory Foods Can Decrease the Rate of Heart Disease November 13, 2020 A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology assessed that diet that is rich in red meat, refined sugars and sugary beverages could cause inflammation in the body, increasing the risk of heart problems and stroke when compared to anti-inflammatory foods. A separate study published in the same journal appraise that there are positive effects of eating walnuts, an anti-inflammatory food on decreasing inflammation and risk of heart disease. Chronic inflammation has been shown to have a significant role in the development of heart disease and stroke. Early and late ... (read more) Author: Ayesha Gulzar

36. Fatty Legs People Re Linked to Reduced Risk of Hypertention October 12, 2020 According to new research presented at the virtual American Heart Association’s Hypertension 2020 Scientific Sessions, determines a relation between decreased risk of high blood pressure in people with fatty legs. Fatty legs mean that there is more concentration of fatty tissues in the legs as compared to other body tissues. “Ultimately, what we noted in this study is a continued discussion of ‘it’s not just how much fat you have, but where the fat is located,'” said principal investigator Aayush Visaria, M.P.H., a fourth-year medical student at Rutgers New Jersey Medical Scho... (read more) Author: Ayesha Gulzar

37. What is a Hydrophobic Coating? September 06, 2020 “Hydrophobic” literally means water repelling, as such a hydrophobic coating results in water molecules being repelled from a treated surface. Hydrophobic coatings and treatments are typically utilized to decrease surface energy, repel liquids and other fouling materials or for applications where having a surface that does not wet out when exposed to moisture is desirable. Most (but not all) hydrophobic coatings are also oleophobic and will also repel oils, solvents, and other organic materials when exposed to them. These repellent coatings have significantly reduced surface energy resulting ... (read more) Author: manmohan singh

38. Canadian Restaurant Tahini’s Goes All-In With Bitcoin August 26, 2020 Tahini’s Restaurants is an Ontario-based group of Middle Eastern eateries. They claim to be the world’s best Middle Eastern food chain. They’ve also raised some concerns when announcing on Twitter that they converted their entire cash reserve to Bitcoin. Covid-19 Financial Strain During the financial crash of March 2020, Tahini’s struggled along with everyone else. While the market was plummeting, restauranteurs were feeling the additional hit of being forced to close entirely until the crisis was resolved. As time moved on and restrictions were eased, they also struggled to get thei... (read more) Author: Ayelen Osorio

39. 20 Best Cryptocurrencies in 2020 August 10, 2020 2020 kicked off radically different than everyone expected due to COVID-19. The whole economic system came crashing down and no sector – whether it be healthcare, retail or financial – was safe from the downturn effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Consequently, many people lost their jobs and found themselves in complete financial turmoil. That’s because our economy has been propped up for decades by a deceptively frail currency system. One that isn’t sustainable in the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. For many people, the coronavirus is making them question why the mo... (read more) Author: Ayelen Osorio

40. Cryptocurrency For Beginners July 27, 2020 If you’ve been a sideline player, watching the cryptocurrency market, now may be the time to get more serious because cryptocurrency is rapidly maturing. And with COVID-19, stock prices have dropped drastically and along with that cryptocurrency prices have dropped significantly. Compared to the existing fiat currency system, like the Canadian dollar, cryptocurrency is still in its infancy, but considering the rate at which crypto is quickly gaining more adopters, fiat currency suddenly doesn’t seem so far ahead of the game anymore. Paper money printed out of thin air and mainly pass... (read more) Author: Ayelen Osorio

41. Everything You Need to Know About IT Systems Monitoring Companies July 24, 2020 IT systems monitoring companies do not normally have a huge staff, and these companies have to do their work on the fly. They are highly mobile and are constantly going to try to avoid the possibility of becoming so. The IT management team must always be on the lookout for any potential problems and issues that could cause the company to go off track. Businesses do not usually need to be monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, for the smaller companies, the managers can watch over the system on a daily basis. This is possible by using dedicated IT systems monitoring. Wh... (read more) Author: Shovon Joarder

42. Application and Benefits of Using a Linear Rail System July 23, 2020 A Linear Rail System can be used to control traffic flow in an area. It can be as simple as traffic lights, or as complex as turn lanes. With this system you can ensure that everyone obeys the rules. This can be used on a massive scale, but the only thing that really matters is that it works. The linear rail system is actually a system of control and safety. Basically, it uses one type of rail to control the movement of another. The system in use can be along a highway, railroads, rail bridges, or any other similar system. There are many types of linear rail systems, and each has its... (read more) Author: Shovon Joarder

43. Is Gold Really Safe In Times of Crisis? July 22, 2020 For many years, gold has been considered a “safe haven asset.” Which means investors rush to buy gold in times of uncertainty in order to protect their wealth. But in the past few months, COVID-19 has driven unusual behaviours and movements in gold prices. In this blog post we explore the limitations of gold as a storage of value – especially during difficult times like a global pandemic. We ask ourselves: is gold really safe in times of crisis? And what can money or Bitcoin offer in these times of uncertainty? Let’s begin to answer the question by taking a look at what’s been goin... (read more) Author: Ayelen Osorio

44. Part 2: How Banks Make Money July 22, 2020 In “Part 1: How Banks Make Money” we talked about how banks profit by operating under the “Fractional Lending” game. In other words, banks “take the money that you deposit and miraculously turn it into 5 or 10 times more in order to lend this extra money to other people that might need loans. Then, they make interest on every dollar that you deposited AND every dollar that they created from the magic scanner. In this way, banks are making revenue from two sources.” Maybe you’re thinking “Alright, banks lend out my money to people that need it. It’s these people that will pay interes... (read more) Author: Ayelen Osorio

45. Part 1: How Do Banks Make Money? July 22, 2020 In 2017, banks made over 100 billion dollars just from credit card interest payments alone – essentially making this revenue by lending money to you and I. But this lending system is arguably making people poorer, while making banks richer, highlighting one of the pitfalls of our current financial system. In this 2-part series, we’ll talk about how banks make money and explore an alternative solution to our money system. One that empowers the masses, not just the banks. How Banks Make Profit Let’s assume you are a teacher and you made $1,000 in your last pay cheque. You deposit this ... (read more) Author: Ayelen Osorio

46. What Is The "Bitcoin Halving?" July 21, 2020 The Bitcoin halving (or “halvening”) happened on May 11, 2020. It happens every four years (or every 210,000 blocks of transactions to be precise) and essentially does what the name suggests – it cuts the amount of bitcoins issued every 10 minutes by half. Bitcoins are generated by a process called “mining,” which we’ll cover a little later, but for now all you need to know is that miners process transactions and secure bitcoin’s network by solving a complicated computational (math) problem. In exchange for this work, they get rewarded with new bitcoins. Related: What Has Happened ... (read more) Author: Ayelen Osorio

47. 10 Best Canadian Crypto Exchanges 2020 July 21, 2020 It can take a lot of research, time and effort to find the right crypto exchange for you. If you’re new to cryptocurrency trading, you’ll notice that there are a lot of exchanges out there. There are a number of Bitcoin merchants in Canada to choose from. Where do you even start? Who can you really trust? It’s difficult to know the right answer. And it can be a very frustrating experience. To help narrow down your options, we’ve taken a look at 10 highly beloved cryptocurrency exchanges in Canada. This isn’t a complete list of all exchanges in Canada by any means, and they are not i... (read more) Author: Ayelen Osorio

48. Top 5 Reasons to Buy Bitcoin in 2020 July 21, 2020 There are many reasons to buy Bitcoin right now. Uncertainty is rampant during the COVID-19 crisis period. This crisis is not one based on finances, but rather a complex biological threat to human health and safety, unlike the 2008 economic downturn. With no clear end in sight, the only financial moves that can be made are ones predicated on heavy speculation. From private citizens, to small businesses, massive corporations, even the government itself, everyone is left to speculate on what’s to come in the financial realm and what should be done about it. So with that in mind, here... (read more) Author: Ayelen Osorio

49. Why Canada Is The Future Of Cryptocurrency July 21, 2020 The Canadian government is supporting new blockchain technologies through funding and legislation, positioning Canada as a future leader in cryptocurrency. Let’s look at the government’s involvement in investing in the crypto space. The Beginnings of Cryptocurrency in Vancouver, Canada President of Netcoins, Mitchell Demeter, is known for installing the first ever Bitcoin ATM machine. And he implemented it right at Blenz coffee shop in Vancouver, British Columbia. Now, Canada has 771 Bitcoin ATMs, a 9.5% share worldwide according to CoinATMRadar. While Bitcoin ATMs may not be the nov... (read more) Author: Ayelen Osorio

50. 10 Canadians To Watch in the Crypto Space July 21, 2020 Canada continues to lead the way in cryptocurrency technology with leaders pushing the boundaries of how we think about money and wealth. And we (at Netcoins) get excited about this. So, we thought we’d share insights into some of the crypto leaders making waves across Canada – and they’re doing this by (mainly) building out trading platforms that enable you to to trade, buy and sell cryptocurrencies in Canada. Mitchell Demeter Mitchell Demeter is President of Netcoins, a Vancouver-based cryptocurrency exchange. He is a serial entrepreneur and pioneering figure in the cryptocurrency ... (read more) Author: Ayelen Osorio

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