The 2012 Solar Eclipse

One of the coolest visible events in space is a solar eclipse. The size and wonder of witnessing the moon pass between us and the sun is a pretty unbelievable site. Below, the folks at Turu have outlined both the process of a solar eclipse as well as the time and place of the next eclipse that will occur:

Source: Turu

Compliance and Growth in the Electronics Industry

Find out more about REACH in the electronics industry as of September 2012. Our representation takes a look at REACH’s compliance and growth; we demonstrate the percentage of suppliers who publish information, how many parts are affected by unpublished information, top product lines containing SVHCs, and some future projections assessing which product categories are potentially the most at risk.


Source: Silicon Expert

Energy Saving Tips

Saving energy is a hot topic these days, with more and more homeowners taking
matters into their own hands. It’s not just a job for the big consumer companies
to ensure that the products you buy are environmentally friendly. As the green
consciousness of families in the UK grows, Ebico looks at how you can do your
part to conserve the planet. With these handy energy saving tips you could not
only save the environment a little bit, you could also save a wedge of money!

Ebico Ltd is an expanding non-profit company that supply electric and gas
throughout Britain. With 10 years of experience and their drive to offer fairer
deals, Ebico are very unique in what they do.

Source: Energy Saving Tips

Learn about the Anatomy of a Diamond

A diamond’s cut determines a huge part of its value and what kind of price it will fetch in the market. A beautifully done cut on a diamond can spell all the difference between a sparkling, brilliant stone and one that is lackluster and dull. The cut also determines the diamond’s proportions, ability to reflect light, and the symmetry of its facets…all the aspects that contribute to a shining, much-desired diamond whether it’s loose or set in a jewelry piece.

This new infographic from Brilliance gives readers the basics of a diamond’s anatomy in a no-nonsense, highly informative manner. You can learn about the components of a diamond (table, crown, girdle, pavilion, and culet) in-depth, and educate yourself on how to evaluate the cut of a diamond via helpful diagrams. There are also handy tips and advice interspersed in the infographic which can prove especially helpful for first-time diamond buyers. Brilliance also features a chart on how the company determines the “make” of a diamond.


Source: Diamond Cut Guide