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The F-150 came with a 5.4L V-8, which we found worth its $800 tab, and that included the required automatic. We prefer to choose our own gears, but there's nothing wrong with the performance of this combination, save for relatively little compression braking in First-Low. For climbing, the automatic worked better due to the multiplication in the torque converter, and our resident cynic noted you could always put it in Reverse for steep descents.
Since the 5.4L is undersquare (3.55 bore x 4.16 stroke) by more than half an inch, torque is its forte. Despite being just 85 cu in. larger than the Ranger, it has 112 lb-ft more torque, down lower in the rev band around 2300 rpm. The Ranger is oversquare (3.95 x 3.32) and makes more hp for its size, pulling right off the no-redline-ends-at-6000-rpm tachometer, but the dearth of grunt makes it feel lifeless in the upper gears. The F-150 lopes along the highway, unlocking the converter or downshifting almost imperceptibly, showing about 2100 rpm at 80 mph. The Ranger turns 3000 at the same speed, but we'd prefer to have 4.56:1 gears in the working rev range more often. Shorter gears like 4.88:1 would further improve performance, but perhaps at the cost of reliability and strength due to the small pinion.
The Ranger FX4 comes with a five-speed manual and lever-operated transfer case, but a five-speed automatic/electric-shift is an option. The automatic increases towing capacity and may aid rock climbing, but the stick works equally well everywhere else and costs less. Transfer-case shifting was butter-smooth in the Ranger, and a rotary switch in the F-150, with both using a disconnect for front drive.
Study the acceleration numbers, and you'll find the win light going back and forth. The F-150 smoked one tire at the line (conventional limited-slips eventually wear out), but the Ranger barked, hooked, and bogged. Shift points determined intermediate times, with the Ranger winning 60, as it was still in second gear. Above 75-80, it's a wash as the F-150's cu in. are matched by the lower-drag Ranger. As an important final consideration, the Ranger routinely got 20 percent better mileage than the F-150.
Size doesn't matter as far as brakes are concerned, especially since the Ranger tested 60-0 in slightly less distance. But all 1⁄2-tons now come with disc brakes in back, while the Ranger, Dakota, and Tacoma use drums. The F-150's all-disc setup was more resistant to fade, shed water better, changed less when loaded, and, in a bit of a surprise, the parking brake held superior to the Ranger's. Both testers had standard four-wheel ABS, which performed admirably in everything except sand (where you avoid using brakes). Advantage: big truck.
There's no question the rack-and-pinion steering in the Ranger is better than the F-150's recirculating-ball setup. The F-150 isn't bad, but the faster steering in the Ranger made things point-and-shoot easy for hairpin turns and high-speed dry-wash desert blasts. Feedback was better than expected given the spongy tires, and we never beat either steering pump. To its credit, the F-150 needs only three feet more space than the Ranger to execute a curb-limited U-turn.


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LG Optimus G - A Video Introduction
15th October, 2012
A video preview of the LG Optimus G which is coming to the UK next
Asus Padfone 2 - Video and Images Surface !
15th October, 2012
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Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini Now Available To Pre-Order !
15th October, 2012
The Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini is now available to pre-order in the UK.
LG Nexus Launching End Of October ?
15th October, 2012
The LG Nexus will launch at the end of October.
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12th October, 2012
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12th October, 2012
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Blackberry Tag On Blackberry 7 Smartphones !
11th October, 2012
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Sony Xperia T - Vodafone Review Sony's Smartphone !
11th October, 2012
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Apple Proves Its Colourfulness To Nokia
11th October, 2012
Apple have released a new video response to Nokia's critiscm of its
HTC DLX - 5 Inch Android Smartphone Incoming ?
11th October, 2012
The HTC DLX is an oversized smartphone aiming to take on the Galaxy
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15th October, 2012
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15th October, 2012
Nokia have completed the sale of its luxury division Vertu.
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15th October, 2012
The HTC Wildfire S is now available from £10 a month on Three.
Sony One-Touch - How Can The NFC Feature Be Used ?
12th October, 2012
In what ways can you use One-Touch on your Xperia smartphone ?
Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini Unveiled
12th October, 2012
Samsung have unveiled the 4 inch Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini.
ASUS VivoTab RT 10.1 Coming Soon To Three
11th October, 2012
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Why Should You Choose The Lumia 920 Over The iPhone 5 ?
11th October, 2012
What reasons are their to choose the Nokia Lumia 920 over the iPhone
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11th October, 2012
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@KodyDawg It's based very loosely on the story of Isaac and Abraham. There are both holy and evil weapons and powers you can use. Playable characters range from Isaac to Eve to Judas. Bosses range from random monsters to personifications of the 7 deadly sins and the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse. There is no doubting that the game is vile and disgusting - for better or worse - simply due to the sheer amount of blood, feces, etc you see. If you're really concerned about whether or not it's anti-religion, look up the ending on youtube. If you don't find that or the gameplay elements offensive, it should be fine. I'm Christian and was far less offended than I expected to be.
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@snoox Some of it can feel that way, but overall the game takes a somewhat neutral approach to Christianity, treating it simply as a framework of stories and characters to base content off of, which some might see as just as bad. Not to spoil anything, but the first ending (as far as I got in the original) turns the tables on the whole seemingly anti-Christian thing.
Just let me buy a Biskit amiibo figure that I can scan into AC to keep him from ever moving out of my town and I'll be happy.
Villager and Link should really be MK8 compatible.
I still really want this game to come out in the west, but it's disappointing to see them abandon 3D for it.
The primary reasons for buying prepaid cards for consoles are a) that you don't have a credit/debit card, b) you have a gift card/store credit somewhere, c) you're getting the cards at a discount, or the probably less-common d) you're paranoid about putting your card info into your system.
If the option is there, it's almost always easier to just buy it direct from the console, especially when that means you can pay exact price and sometimes get your game the moment it hits the eShop.
This new system sounds more customizable and convenient for those who do use prepaid cards and vouchers though.
This is what Nintendo really has to fear from mobile gaming's popularity. A sudden influx of dirt cheap shovelware that obscures the view of the good indie titles on their platforms.
This isn't like putting Coke billboards in a Star Wars game or something. It shouldn't really break immersion as some of the karts in Mario Kart are already leaning on the realistic side and these cars are still miniaturized roofless go-karts. How many of you would change your tune if the Mercedes in question was the model from Jurassic Park complete with the JP paint job?
I wonder how many of these people also have a problem with the Callaway items and tournaments in Mario Golf World Tour as well.
As for the main topic, it was obviously a personal comment accidentally posted on the wrong twitter handle. The employee should be more careful in the future, but absolutely has the right to post such opinions on their own -personal- twitter account. People shouldn't lose their right to free speech just because they have a job.
This game looks awesome. I love the steampunk aesthetic, and I love shmups that don't fall into the bullet hell category. But I just can't see myself wanting to part with more than $15-$20 tops for it. In a day when AAA indie titles go for $15 on average, this just seems overpriced.
Is the 3DS version also getting the post-launch updates to add characters and such mentioned in the Wii U review?
I wish we could get Tetris DS on VC since I missed out, but I'm not holding my breath. For now I'm happy with Tetris Axis and its multitude of different modes.
@xj220_afiles That's the case with new games, yes. I was specifically referring to PSN classics, the closest thing PSN has to VC, PSOne and PS2 games which are playable on any compatible system once you've bought them. Even if you do want to bring new digital games into this, many brand new games on PSN have cross-buy either with PS3/Vita or PS4/Vita, while some of the very same titles don't on Nintendo (1001 Spikes for example.)
@ShadJV Trying to figure out how Nintendo makes these choices is pointless. Just look at the 3D Classics we got compared to the 3D Classics demo reel they showed at E3. People would've bought up stuff like SMB3, SMW, Castlevania, etc like candy, instead we get freaking 3D Classics Urban Champion?
I personally think system-wide achievements is absolutely not a necessity for Nintendo. Most of their first party titles have achievement systems already, but they're custom tailored to each game and it's so much more satisfying that way than just having a system banner pop up over your game saying "achievement unlocked!" If anything I would be in favor of making Miiverse stamps an account-wide thing so you can use them anywhere on Miiverse and mix and match instead of only using them in posts from that game.
Cross-buy for VC. Please.
I really do not want to have to pay another upgrade fee to get my VC games onto whatever comes after Wii U after paying to upgrade from Wii and buying separately on 3DS and then pay another separate upgrade fee to update 3DS versions to the successor of that and... can we see how ridiculous this looks compared to PSN's "buy once, play on any compatible system" classics model yet?
@SanderEvers Well yeah, I realize that. I was replying specifically to the person complaining that amiibo would be a pay-to-win mechanic.
@HappyHappyist I'm pretty sure players can't actually control an amiibo figure at all anyway. They're just CPU players you can train up to fight against or with or pit against each other.
"there will be figures for the different characters in the game" doesn't seem to specify without a doubt that every character in the roster will have a figure. The statement could be interpreted simply as them saying that there will be figures for various characters, or all characters.
EDIT: okay, the IGN interview plainly states that they will all be included. Might want to add that particular quote to this article too.
While they don't quite reach the levels of Sonic or Mario (or literally any other major Nintendo character) I think the likes of Master Chief and Kratos most definitely qualify as mascots. Not to mention Ratchet & Clank, Sly Cooper, Sackboy, and probably some more from Sony in particular.
That said, the styles are so strikingly different that you'd be hard-pressed to imagine an image of Mario, Chief, and Kratos invoking the same feelings that an image of Mario and Sonic did back in the day.
@MixMasterMudkip @6ch6ris6 @Jazzer94 I just tested, it's two per match. When the match ends and you choose to continue playing online it asks you to pay two more play coins or upgrade to the premium version.
I really enjoyed both previous games. I hope WayForward can put a little more polish on this one and really make something that will be more universally liked though.
@LavaTwilight If you check the tracks section on the official site (mariokart8.nintendo.com) there's a video of each track where you can see it.
@Retro_on_theGo I imagine the space station is just a small section, much like the moon segment in Mario Kart 7's.
Rainbow Road looks awesome, and I'm really happy they finally confirmed the return of the Mii as a racer.
@SylveonLover I don't know. As much as I've loved every AC entry (even the often-panned City Folk) and would love to see an HD entry, I feel like the series belongs on handhelds. I'd love if they did a double-release like with Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate so we could play on 3DS, Wii U, or transfer back and forth and play it on whichever we feel like at the time.
Considering these have fewer puzzles than the retail releases of Picross DS and Mario's Picross, but only cost $6 each, I have no problem with there being 4 already, since all four cost less than the retail games did at launch. I haven't done the math but the content seems to be priced just fine and this way you don't have to shell out $20+ up front.
Metroid has room for horror but should remain focused on primarily action and exploration. Granted I don't care for 3D Metroid, but it's a shame you didn't take the opportunity to give a shoutout to Renegade Kid's first person horror games as a point of comparison.
It seems a little early for the Wii U quick start update. Maybe they're increasing server capacity to handle the NA release of SMB3 on VC.
Is it that hard to not complain about an eShop update? This week we're getting what looks to be a great indie puzzler in the vein of Picross and on this very page people are saying this is a crap update and indie devs need to get their games up. HELLO??? THERE'S ONE RIGHT THERE! Every update is crap if you refuse to even look into games you've never heard of.
Sure, I'd love to see a higher profile VC game or something, but I've come to expect "filler" eShop updates on weeks that NOA releases a retail game. And just because you've never heard of an eShop game (ie - Tappingo) doesn't mean it's shovelware.
"Misappropriation of intellectual property is hard to prevent in China. [Nintendo] should be exploiting their IP on their own instead of letting others do so."
This is just terrible logic. Nintendo has absolutely no obligation to make smartphone apps or games and if they don't choose to do so, that simply does not excuse IP theft.
@smikey666 NNIDs are already linked between the two, tied to a single Wii U and a single 3DS, and yet they still continue to release VC games separately. Since the NNID link we saw Castlevania 2 release on 3DS and Wii U on the same day but getting both still requires paying full price twice.
How about cross-platform Virtual Console between 3DS and Wii U? That would get me to buy more VC instead of being indecisive about which version to get until I give up and don't get either.
@Jese_1 This is also true. It seems like Nintendo loves announcing things for the future of the system and then hoping the system will sell on potential. It takes so long for most of their stuff to reach the end user that these announcements rarely have a positive effect on those of us who already own the system, so how will they bring new buyers to their door?
@Noonch Agreed. All this shows is that they can't come up with any new ideas for second-screen, so they're just going to recycle the old ones. And let's be honest, most DS games just threw a map or something on the second screen, and many others require both screens to be equally visible, making Wii U an awkward setup compared to a handheld.
They should be focusing on NEW Wii U titles and stop just pasting the TV feed onto the Gamepad in their first party AAA Nintendo titles. Did they honestly run out of ideas between NintendoLand and Game & Wario? Why not put out something like a Pokémon Snap U that really shows off the second screen?
@lckulczak With the current pricing ($5 NES games, $8 SNES, $10 N64, $6 GBC) I'd be surprised if DS games are less than $10 on VC. I wouldn't be surprised at all if they're more than that.
Sure, it's not the $30 we paid back in the day, but it's still going to be exponentially higher than, say, Steam sales.
I have no desire for this at all. I might buy one or two games I missed... if they release any of those in their ever-slow trickle of one VC game per week.
I did not buy an HD Nintendo console to play 192p games that are ONE generation old and can already be played on my current-gen 3DS by just sticking the cart in the socket.
I'm not regretting my Wii U purchase, but I'm starting to lose faith in Nintendo to save the system with announcements like this that just reek of desperation. I really hope they aren't sacrificing dev-time for actual console games on this.
Is this just for Europe? The DLC hit NA December 19th.
Personally I don't find the game to be nearly as bad as other people say it is. It's a little simple, but continues to change up the enemies as you get farther, adding to the challenge. The bosses are all unique and the fully voiced characters are a treat. If it starts to get repetitive, I just take a break and come back to it later.
In case anyone actually does care though, the new characters do have their own unique playstyles. I've only purchased Gunter, but he moves at a decent base speed, and has no basic attack but can equip two sub-weapons and has infinite ammo with them.
After getting Unepic on the cheap in a Steam sale and finding out my controller is rather inadequate for it, I'll be double dipping on that.
On the other hand, I'm finding it almost insulting that Nintendo has moved over to releasing VC games simultaneously on 3DS and Wii U but still makes us pay full price separately for both versions. C'mon Nintendo, Sony has been letting us play their classics cross-system for years. >:
@unrandomsam I'm currently using the Mayflash Wii CC to PC USB adapter but my CC doesn't show up as a 360 controller, so some games don't want to cooperate with it. Usually Joy2Key is a good enough workaround for those games, but in the case of Unepic it uses some special trigger/bumper shortcuts that aren't available unless using the game's native controller support.
Ugh, I just bought this on Steam during the holiday sale for a few bucks after reading that the Wii U version had a projected release date of March. Now I'm rather torn because the game is good, but it'd play much better on a console since I don't have a decent PC controller.
To those saying it doesn't look good... wat? I've played a little bit on PC and while the humor is a bit dry and the game references are rather heavy-handed, the game itself is a pretty cool Metroidvania with heavy RPG elements.
I might buy a Wii U version, but I'm not sure what it could offer that the PC version doesn't, other than off-TV play. Personally I'd rather have a 3DS version in 3D.
I've been enjoying the game, and while I stopped about halfway through, it was more because of Super Mario 3D World than anything else. I'll be getting back into it soon I hope. I find that the enemies getting harder the farther you go changes things up and keeps it somewhat fresh. I really think this game needs a demo so people can judge for themselves, because I don't think it necessarily deserves the absolutely terrible reviews it's been getting from most sites.
I thoroughly enjoyed this on PS3 and I'll probably double-dip to get the extra content that was previously only on PC. Sure, the harsh language wasn't necessary and the dialog borders on juvenile at times, but the overall experience is great.
I'm personally still holding onto a tiny shred of hope for an eventual port of Knytt + Knytt Stories for 3DS.
I thought "Clear Black" would be translucent like the Smoke Black N64, but those pics appear to be fully opaque. Disappointed.
Yeah, the last 3 videos are still set to private and can't be viewed.
I enjoyed the 3DS version (though I'd love to see IGA get the series back now,) and it's a shame that they aren't supporting Wii U with the HD port. I can see why they would want to put it on the systems that have the other LoS games though, to fill in the gaps (and create gaping plotholes? I can't help but wonder how the ending of MoF works with LoS2.)
I wish Konami would support Wii U though. I'd love to see more ReBirth titles and the return of some Hudson franchises.
@mariobro4 They did specify WiiWare, so other versions may have been successful, but I think WiiWare still had/has the dreaded sales threshold that a game must pass before the publisher sees any profits.
Best part of the trailer: "Comical and amusing characters" followed by stiff, awkward, and emotionless dialog.
I'm glad they're so set in their stance on this. Nintendo has always designed their hardware around their games and vice versa.


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Fed up of reading about 50 Shades of Grey? Good! Because this week we were sent a new report conducted by eReading company Kobo outlining the COLOSSAL effect EL James' soft-core novel is having on our love lives. Before I start, however, a disclaimer: I've never read the book. What's more, I've no intention of doing so. So I'm probably the wrong person to compare and contrast the following statistics. Never mind.
78% of us would give up sex and money before food
That's me all over. Then again you're talking about someone who once spent £8 on a loaf of rye bread. It was really dense and lasted, like, a week. But still.
42% of us have done it in a park
Well that's simply not true. Have you been to Weaver's Fields recently? It's really weedy. Also everyone owns a dog and dogs stare. Plus grass isn't remotely sexy. In a word, logistical-nightmare.
73% of us enjoy dirty talk
Someone once tried to talk dirty to me. Naturally, I laughed in his face. I'm fairly confident that so great was the knock to his confidence, he was subsequently celibate for the next 18 months.
18% of you think 'a surprise trip to Colorado' is the ultimate romantic gesture
Really? I mean I like the idea of seeing the Rocky Mountains and Aspen looks fun if you like ice and snow and stuff, but I don't. I hate to sound ungrateful but if I was offered a trip to Colorado by way of romantic gesture well, see above.
24% of us wear flannel in the bedroom
As in a towel? Well sure, I wear my towel from the bathroom to the bedroom. So yeah, in theory, I do wear flannel <in> the bedroom in that interim period, post-drying pre-pyjamas. So does that make me hypersexualised? Cool.
So what sort of effect has 50 Shades of Grey had on my life? Ze-Ro.


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BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. - A pesky critter is causing problems for a Bonita Springs homeowner. But this isn't your run-of-the-mill rodent; an endangered tortoise is threatening one woman's home.
"I love animals," said Susan Wahl. She didn't love it when two gopher tortoises started burrowing under her home over the last few weeks.
The turtles' new home is right under the corner of the foundation, leading Wahl to worry about the animals and her home.
"They're not safe here and its not safe for me," she said.
The tortoises even broke a gate leading to the backyard.
"(It's) off the hinges, they're strong."
Gopher tortoises aren't unusual in her neighborhood, another lives in her backyard. But getting rid of them is a problem...
"Nobody wants to deal with it," Wahl said.
Since gopher tortoises are considered threatened and protected under state law, Wahl can't even touch them, much less move them legally without applying for a special permit from Fish and Wildlife.
Wahl doesn't mind sharing her property with the tortoises, she just wants everyone to be safe.
"They're just in the wrong place, Wahl said. "They can have a peaceful life in the back of the yard."


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The coalition's Toledo-based attorney, Terry Lodge, filed a Petition for Review with the NRC Commissioners by their ordered deadline. The petition defends not only the contention's merit, but also its separation from the NRC Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (ASLB) panel's request to the Commissioners for permission to undertake a sua sponte review.
That is, the ASLB panel has requested permission to review, on its own initiative, the NRC staff's apparent violation of NEPA, by failing to undertake an Environmental Impact Statement review of the proposed new transmission corridor, which will past through forested wetlands, likely habitat to endangered and threatened species.
Detroit Edison (DTE) proposes to construct and operate a General Electric-Hitachi (GEH) so-called Economic Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (ESBWR) -- "Unit 3" -- at the Fermi nuclear power plant in Frenchtown Township, on the Lake Erie shore in southeast Michigan. It would be located immediately adjacent to Fermi Unit 2, the world's single largest Fukushima Daiichi twin design (a GE Mark I BWR). Ironically enough, Fermi 3 would be build on the exact same spot where Fermi Unit 1, an experimental plutonium breeder reactor, suffered a partial core meltdown on Oct. 5, 1966, a near-catastrophe documented in John G. Fuller's book We Almost Lost Detroit (Reader's Digest Press, 1975).
The binational coalition intervening against Fermi 3's license includes Beyond Nuclear, Citizens for Alternatives to Chemical Contamination (CACC), Citizens Environment Alliance of Southwestern Ontario (CEA), Don't Waste Michigan, and the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. The coalition initially filed its intervention in March 2009, and has submitted dozens of contentions since.]]>
The letter cites Pilgrim's harmful impacts on the fisheries of Cape Cod Bay.
NRC recently placed Pilgrim on its "degraded" performance short list. The only other reactor in the country with a worse performance designation is FitzPatrick in upstate New York. Both Pilgrim and FitzPatrick are General Electric Mark I boiling water reactors, identical in design to Fukushima Daiichi Units 1 to 4.
Entergy's Palisades atomic reactor in Michigan was similarly designated one of the worst performers in the U.S. a couple years ago, after not one but two near-misses in 2011, and yet another one in 2012, as documented by David Lochbaum at Union of Concerned Scientists.
A year ago, energy economist Mark Cooper of Vermont Law School identified Entergy's six merchant reactors (half its national fleet), including Pilgrim, as at risk of near-term shutdown. This is due to a variety of factors, including economic uncompetitiveness and needed, costly safety repairs. In August 2013, Cooper was proven right, when Entergy announced the permanent shutdown of Vermont Yankee (another Entergy GE BWR Mark I) by the end of 2014.]]>
The Kalamazoo Gazette has reported on this oil leak. This latest incident at Palisades was made public by an Event Notification posted at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's website.
The oil spill comes a year and two days after Palisades leaked 82.1 gallons of radioactive water directly into Lake Michigan. The radioactive spill prompted a protest vigil at Palisades' front entrace, organized by Beyond Nuclear and local concerned citizens' groups, after U.S. Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), Chair of the powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce (whose district "hosts" Palisades), as well as NRC Commissioner Svinicki, failed to even acknowledge requests for meetings after their hastily arranged emergency tour of the problem-plagued plant.
Palisades' oil spill also comes less than two months after British Petroleum spilled 1,638 gallons of Canadian tar sands crude oil into Lake Michigan at its refinery in Whiting, IN, and less than four years after the largest inland oil spill in U.S. history, upstream of Lake Michigan: 1.4 million gallons of Canadian tar sands crude, from Enbridge's Line 6B oil pipeline, into the Kalamazoo River at Marshall, MI. To protect irreplacable surface waters like Lake Michigan, Beyond Nuclear stands in solidarity with anti-dirty energy allies against oil pipelines.
The very title of a May 7, 2014 U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General report shows there is much to be concerned about: PHMSA's State Pipeline Safety Program Lacks Effective Management and Oversight. Before becoming PHMSA's Administrator, Cynthia L. Quaterman, she had represented oil companies, including Enbridge, as a legal counsel.
There were widespread calls for PHMSA Administrator Quaterman to block a permit for Bruce Nuclear to ship, by boat, radioactive steam generators on the Great Lakes, but she did not do so. However, it took Mohawk First Nation pledges to block the boats on the Saint Lawrence River before Bruce Nuclear stopped pushing the proposal.]]>
Reuther's biographer, Nelson Lichtenstein (The Most Dangerous Man in Detroit: Walter Reuther and the Fate of American Labor, Basic Books, 1995) could have been referring to Walter Reuther's civil rights, social justice, and anti-war work as much as to his efforts on behalf of working people. And given that Walter Reuther, and especially his brother Victor, were very active internationally, perhaps they were also the most dangerous men in the world?
Less well known are the Reuther brothers' work for the environment and against nuclear risks.
Walter Reuther's United Auto Workers (UAW) took one of the very first high profile stands against nuclear power in the early 1960s, when it -- alas unsuccessfully, unfortunately -- attempted to stop the construction and operation of the Fermi 1 experimental plutonium breeder reactor in Monroe County, MI, just 25 miles south of Detroit. Between the Detroit and Toledo areas, some 500,000 UAW members lived within 50 miles of the big nuclear experiment on the Great Lakes shoreline. Even though the UAW did not prevail in its lawsuit against the Atomic Energy Commission at the U.S. Supreme Court (by a 7 to 2 vote), Reuther and the UAW would be proven right just a few years later. On Oct. 5, 1966, "We Almost Lost Detroit" (the title of John G. Fuller's iconic book, as well as Gil Scott Heron's ballad) when the Fermi 1 reactor core partially melted down. But it came precariously close to turning out much worse than it did.
Sasha Reuther, the grandson of Walter's younger brother Victor, published a documentary film in 2012 entitled "Brothers on the Line." Towards the very end of the film, U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy is quoted as saying that Walter Reuther was green before it was even invented. More.]]>
The press release quoted Beyond Nuclear's Kevin Kamps: "The worsening cracking of Davis-Besse's concrete containment, the corrosion of its inner steel containment vessel, the risks of its experimental steam generator replacement, and its recently revealed Shield Building wall gap are clear signs that this atomic reactor is overdue for retirement and decommissioning."
The coalition includes Beyond Nuclear, Citizens Environment Alliance of Southwestern Ontario, Don't Waste Michigan, and the Green Party of Ohio. Terry Lodge of Toledo serves as the coalition's legal counsel.]]>
A report presented last week at a conference of the American Geophysical Union's Ocean Sciences Section showed that some Cesium-134 has already has arrived in Canada, in the Gulf of Alaska area.
Ken Buesseler, a chemical oceanographer based at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, reports that Cesium-134 serves as a fingerprint for Fukushima.
"The models show it will reach north of Seattle first, then move down the coast," Buesseler said.
Although Buesseler is calling for more federal involvement, he's also taking matters into his own hands. He's launched "How Radioactive Is Our Ocean?" The project will use crowd-sourced money and volunteers to collect water samples along the Pacific Coast, to be shipped across the country to be analyzed.
Similarly, Cal State Long Beach marine biologist Steven Manley has launched "Kelp Watch 2014," which will partner with other organizations to monitor kelp all along the West Coast for Fukushima radiation.
Oregon state park rangers take quarterly ocean water samples to test for radioactivity, according to the article. Their program began in April 2012, tied to monitoring for Japanese tsunami debris washing up on shore.
California also monitors ocean radioactivity near the sole remaining operating nuclear power plant in the state, Diablo Canyon.
The article reports Buesseler saying that current models predict that the radiation will be at extremely low levels that won't harm humans or the environment.
However, this does not comport with the affirmations of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS), in multiple reports over decades, that any exposure to ionizing radioactivity, no matter how low the dose, still carries a health risk for cancer. NAS has found that the higher the exposure, the higher the risk of cancer, but there is no threshold below which a radioactive exposure can be called "safe." NAS also has found that these health risks for cancer from ionizinig radioactivity accumulate over a lifetime of exposures.]]>
One of these risks newly recognized by NRC Staff is the contribution of high-level radioactive waste storage pool risks to reactor catastrophes, and vice versa.
NRC staff has also admitted that release into the environment of even a small fraction of the contents of a high-level radioactive waste storage pool could cause the long-term dislocation of more than 4 million people, and could render more than 9,000 square miles of land uninhabitable for long time periods. What would the socio-economic costs of such a catastrophe be? Don't people have the inalienable right to safety, health, and environmental protection?
Also, what are the risks to the environment and non-human biota? Answering such questions is part and parcel of the requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act, as the Petition points out.
The filing urges that no reactor license extensions be approved by NRC until the Petition for Rulemaking has been integrated into NRC's safety regulations.]]>
Safecast is a network of volunteers who came together to map radiation levels throughout Japan after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant disaster in 2011. They soon realized radiation readings varied widely, with some areas close to the disaster facing light contamination, depending on wind and geography, while others much further away showed higher readings. Safecast volunteers use Geiger counters and open-source software to measure the radiation, and then post the data online for anyone to access. Broadcasting from Tokyo, we are joined by Pieter Franken, co-founder of Safecast. "The first trip we made into Fukushima, it was an eye-opener. First of all, the radiation levels we encountered were way higher than what we had seen on television," Franken says. "We decided to focus on measuring every single street as our goal in Safecast, so for the last three years we have been doing that, and this month we are passing the 15 millionth location we have measured, and basically every street in Japan has been at least measured once, if not many, many more times."
The atomic reactors that melted down and exploded at Fukushima Daiichi Units 1 to 4 were General Electric Mark I Boiling Water Reactors. The U.S. has 23 still-operating Mark Is, as well as 8 more very similarly designed Mark IIs.]]>
Palisades received a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rubber-stamp for 20 extended years of operations -- out to 2031 -- back in 2007, despite hard-fought resistance that sought to block it.
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Full report: NUCLEAR CONTAMINATION AND HEALTH RISKS FROM THE ENTERGY PALISADES NUCLEAR REACTOR.
Beyond Nuclear pamphlet "Routine Radiation Releases from U.S. Atomic Reators: What Are The Dangers?" Note that the water discharge pathway photo was taken (by Gabriela Bulisova) at the Palisades atomic reactor, discharging into Lake Michigan. Although the atmospheric discharge pathway was photographed at the Callaway atomic reactor in Missouri, Palisades has a very similar vent attached to its containment building for aerial discharges of radioactive gases and vapors).
Beyond Nuclear report (published April 2010) by Reactor Oversight Project Director Paul Gunter, "Leak First, Fix Later," with a chapter on Palisades' tritium leaks into groundwater, first reported by Entergy Nuclear in 2007.]]>
The Ecology Party of Florida could not be happier that the proposed nuclear plant scheduled for construction in Levy County, Florida (LNP), has been cancelled by Duke Energy, which acquired Progress Energy Florida (PEF), the LNP applicant. The Ecology Party, along with Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS) waged a five-year battle within the confines of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) rigged system, challenging the construction of the plant. The challenge was based primarily on the fact that the water modeling used was unsuited for the karst geology at the site and that in combination with other mining projects in the area, including the nearby proposed King Road Tarmac mine which would have supplied materials for the plant. Due to this failing, the proposed LNP would have irreparably harmed the aquifer, source of drinking water for the area. Dewatering the area further than it already has been would have resulted in impacts far more serious and far-reaching than those alleged by Progress and the NRC Staff. The two groups presented evidence that any predictions in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) were inadequate and that the destructive consequences of withdrawing millions of gallons of water from the aquifer each day, as well as drawing all fresh water from the abandoned Cross Florida Barge Canal and its estuary in the Gulf had been grossly underestimated.
The Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) had not yet issued the necessary permit for the destruction of wetlands at the site and the Ecology Party, its members, and Hydroecologist Dr. Sydney Bacchus, primary expert for the Ecology Party, have been extremely active in opposing the project in the Corps' process. We believe our opposition and the compelling evidence we've submitted has had a bearing on the decision.
In response to news of the abandoned LNP project, Dr. Bacchus's reaction was, "This is an excellent example of what can be accomplished when the public refuses to accept false and inaccurate information fed to agencies by consultants and instead fights to have the truth exposed. I hope this will serve as a role model for future grass-root battles."
Diane Curran [photo, above left], who represented the Ecology Party and NIRS said, "It is great news for the environment that PEF apparently thinks Levy would be an economic disaster. It would have been an even bigger disaster for the fragile wetlands where PEF wanted to build the reactors."
Cara Campbell, Chair of the Ecology Party, pointed out, "The cost of this debacle had risen from 4 Billion dollars to 25 Billion. How much were the ratepayers of Florida expected to take?"
"The people, animals, plants and waters of the Nature Coast are figuratively sighing with relief that an area of recreation and sanctuary, the Nature Coast, will be nuclear-free!" said Mary Olson of Nuclear Information and Resource Service who supported efforts by Florida activists to intervene in the proposed Levy County 1 & 2 nuclear license.
Michael Mariotte, Executive Director of Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS), added:
"The nuclear renaissance is in shambles. Earlier this week, the world's largest nuclear company, Electricite De France, announced it is leaving the U.S. nuclear market having failed to build any of the reactors it was planning. Now Duke Energy is giving up on the most expensive nuclear project ever proposed--and the only "greenfields" site in the supposed nuclear revival. The basic truths about nuclear power outweigh the fantasies of nuclear boosters: it remains too dirty, dangerous and expensive to be a viable source of new electricity."]]>


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Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Dodge Challenger than the Cadillac ATS, due to its greater head- and legroom. Offering just a little more front head- and legroom than the Cadillac ATS, drivers may find the Dodge Challenger a little roomier and somewhat more comfortable.
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Cadillac ATS as you will with the Dodge Challenger, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
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Since the Cadillac ATS is much slimmer than the Dodge Challenger, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Cadillac ATS, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Dodge Challenger.
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Flying the Coupe
By Mike Monticello
When Alois Ruf offered Road & Track an exclusive test of his new RK Coupé, we, understandably, jumped at the chance. Even better, he suggested we drive it up to the Pebble Beach Concours/Monterey Historics weekend for the car's world premiere. But when he informed me the car was the only one in the world, my heart skipped a few beats...thoughts of crashing a priceless car during our two-day photo shoot (along with the requisite hard-action driving impressions) left me wondering about job security; if I screw this up, will they replace me with the intern?
The temptation was there to do something silly. With 440 bhp and 347 lb.-ft. of torque, this is one powerful Cayman! The radial supercharger as Ruf refers to it provides neither the whine nor the induction noise we've come to associate with blown engines. Instead, all you hear is the sweet wail of the 3.8-liter flat-6 and Ruf exhaust, albeit with some reverberation within the cabin from 1800-2400 rpm. Power is a bit soft below 3000 rpm, but above that the RK Coupé thrusts forward with enough verve to keep all but the most devout speed demons happy. It's deceivingly quick because of the lack of a turbocharger's spike, and the power curve stays strong all the way to the 7200-rpm rev limiter.
Luckily, my worries about crashing were unwarranted the RK Coupé somehow combines a hard-edged sports machine with pussycat friendliness. The Bilstein suspension is a bit firmer than stock, but, compared with the Cayman, the RK Coupe feels as though a layer has been removed between it and the driver, allowing for better interaction. The car becomes more alive and works better the harder you drive it. The light front end sticks surprisingly well, while the rear has decent traction despite the extra horses. The tail will start to swap ends if provoked by braking and turning at the same time, and you can initiate a powerslide exiting tight corners if you try to, but the transition process to oversteer is more linear than in the Cayman S.
The leather-covered carbon-fiber seats provide excellent lateral support but don't have enough padding for long-haul comfort. They also require a strong effort to move fore and aft manually, while the Studiotorino pedals though fancy are slippery. Wind noise was excessive at high speed, but we're willing to chalk that up to the car's prototype status.
For sure, $245,000 is a lot of money for a Cayman; and 440 bhp may not seem like a great return on your investment. But keep in mind you're paying for an Italian work of art and German engineering beyond reproach. More important, the Ruf RK Coupé is one of the most engaging driving machines out there. It's a show car that doesn't want to be trailered, but driven to the show. And driven hard.


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Vacation season is fast approaching. With the airlines already losing business from the war, SARS has done even more damage to the industry. And that could impact you as well.
The Centers for Disease Control has released a travel health advisory for people going to certain places in Asia.
"The government is not telling you not to travel there, but they are telling you to be aware of what is going on," says travel agent Brandi Lombardi Simmons. "But as more cases develop, there will probably be more flights canceled or more restrictions."
Airlines like Continental have already started to suspend flights to some areas. If that trend continues, Simmons says low-cost seats will be hard to find.
"It may raise the overall average of the tickets," admits Simmons. "They may still sell discounted tickets and there will still be airfare wars and things like that, but they just won't sell as many."
The CDC has also given airlines guidelines for how to clean and disinfect planes that have just completed international flights. Since SARS can be spread just like the common cold, passengers on jets with recirculated air are at risk.
Airlines are advised to not use compressed air to clean the planes. Workers should wear disposable gloves while cleaning the jets. And they should wipe down any frequently touched surfaces like armrests, seatbacks, and tray tables with germicide.
Airlines are not required to use these procedures now, but that could change if the situation worsens. And Simmons says that might mean more expense for you.
"If the burden is on them (the airlines) to pay for new air systems or whatever, a portion of it would be passed on just like fuel surcharges are," says Simmons.
Many aircraft are fitted with HEPA filters, which would be able to remove SARS microbes from a plane cabin.
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Brenda was "good" for an entire yr on a VLCD (extremely reduced calorie diet plan). She paid a significant charge at a diet plan center to be weighed two times a week. If her excess weight was up she was scolded for not following the plan, and if it was down she was rewarded with a smiled and, "See you subsequent time." She was then handed a list of what she'd be allowed to eat that 7 days alongside with a invoice for the meals, then sent on her way. So a lot for counseling. So much for way of life change.
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Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice is the third game in the Turn-Based Strategy series Disgaea by Nippon Ichi. It was released in 2008 for the PlayStation 3.The game involves the students of the Nether Institute, Evil Academy, an entire Netherworld devoted to "teaching" demons how to be evil. Honor students are those who beat up other students for milk money and cheat during exams, while delinquents attend class and perform good deeds in the community.Mao is the Evil Genius son of Evil Academy's Overlord, and is considered the school's No.1 Honor Student because he hasn't attended a single day of class. Looking to take out his father, Mao researches a method using manga and video games as reference material and comes to the conclusion that since The Good Guys Always Win, all he needs to do is become a Designated Hero (by mugging a "Hero" title off of some sap) and then victory will be assured.Unfortunately his plan fails, and Mao discovers to his horror that getting rid of the "Hero" title is going to be a lot harder than it was to acquire.Joining Mao is Almaz, a timid fanboy whose homemade "Hero" title was stolen by Mao; Raspberyl, Mao's childhood friend and rival whose goal is to become the worst delinquent in the history of Evil Academy; Princess Sapphire, the sweet but Ax-Crazy noble that Almaz has a crush on; and Mr. Champloo, the Hot-Blooded Home Economics teacher.The game features a lot of Downloadable Content which allow you to recruit characters from previous games or other Nippon Ichi games.Got an Updated Re-release called Makai Senki Disgaea 3 Return/Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention on the PlayStation Vita.
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Physicist and environmental activist Chris Williams talks with the Old Mole's Bill Resnick about the disasters that await our planet if nothing is done to stop global warming. He also has good news: the technology already exists to solve the problem. Williams is the author of a forthcoming book, Ecology and Socialism: Solutions to Capitalist Ecological Crisis.
Jobs are not coming back with the so-called "economic recovery" -- and will be a long time coming. If there's not encough work, why not spread it around? Clayton Morgareidge looks at some ways to do this.
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Jeanette Walls' novel Half-Broke Horses is the story of a frontier woman, "a spirited heroine, fiercely outspoken against hypocrisy and prejudice, a rodeo rider and fearless breaker of horses, and a ruthless poker player." Larry Bowlden reviews this "true-life novel". You can read more of Larry's reviews here.
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It seems likely that Kim Kardashian did not, for once, orchestrate her latest PR bonanza.
According to TMZ, the woman behind this idiot's flour bombing late last week is Christina Cho, an infamous PETA activist known for disrupting events in order to get that organization's message out. In 2010, for example, she grabbed a microphone from designer Donna Karan and condemned the use of fur in fashion.
Christina, whose sister is a top PETA official, won an award from the group two years ago for her efforts.
PETA, meanwhile, has denied any involvement in the flour bombing, although it's been clear that it stands behind the culprit.
Kardashian said over the weekend that she will press charges against Cho, while PETA responded that the ex-sex tape star should get a life.
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Brower Park is located on the Muskegon River and provides access to 18 miles of navigable river in the backwaters of the Hardy Dam. The park's 280 acres boasts 230 campsites, 10 camp-n-cabins and almost 8000 feet of river frontage. Come and visit the park to have a picnic, fish, camp, swim, or water ski.
On Line reservations began on January 1, 2015. For in person/phone reservations, please contact the Administrative Office after February 1st and up until the park opens for the season. You may contact the park directly when they open for the season. Please note, on-line reservations will only be accepted from January 1st – August 31st of every year. We will continue to accept in person/phone reservations directly at the park during the camping season.
GOOD SAM MEMBERS qualify for a 10% Good Sam Member discount at this park. You MUST select the discount while making reservations. Non-members can STILL SELECT the Good Sam Discount while making reservations and THEN PURCHASE a $25.00 Good Sam membership when they arrive at the park to receive the discount. *Good Sam discounts will NOT be honored for non-members and will be added back on to non-eligible reservations.
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Brower Park offers 83 seasonal campsites. If you are interested in becoming a seasonal camper for 2015 all it takes is a $200 deposit once you have chosen your site. Brower Park offers Seasonal Campsites on a Lottery basis each fall season. For the 2015 camping season, guests must register in the lottery to obtain a site on a lottery basis. After the lottery, guests can choose any site remaining.
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Feb. 12th 2014, National Fox News "America's Newsroom" introduced our TeleBot project with the title - Real-life 'Robocop' helps wounded police officers & vets get back to work -
TeleBot Project Contributors
Faculty Advisor
Dr. JongHoon Kim (Director of Discovery Lab and TeleBot Project Manager)
Dr. Nagarajan Prabakar (Senior Research Advisor)
Dr. S.S. Iyengar ( Director of SCIS )
External Supporter
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jeremy Robins (#)
3D Designer and Lab Manager : Mangai Prabakar
Undergraduate Student
Vision System : Williams Chavez-Salinas and Irvin Cardenas (&)
Test Pilot & Motion Control : Joel Villasuso and Charlotte Farolan
Human Interface Design : Jaime Danow
Hand Development : Antonio Triana
Manufacturing Team : Alejandro Diaz
Arm Motion : Daniela Chavez Guevara
Arm Motion : Micheal Waddell
TeleBot Simulator : Jose Maldorado
TeleBot Core Development : Giuseppe Vietri (*)
Balance Team: Maylem Gonzalez (*)
Multi-TeleBot Management System: Cynthia Tope (*)
Discovery Lab High School Intern
Balance Team: Aaron Perl (+)
(#) Jeremy donated $20,000 to TeleBot Project April 27, 2012.
(&) Irvin was selected as "Class of 2013 HENAAC Scholars" at the Great Minds in STEM and Booz Allen Hamilton
(*) Giuseppe, Cynthia and Maylem were participated at 2013 Summer FIU REU program sponsored by NSF (Grant No. CNS-125124)
(+) Aarol is a high school student at MAST Academy, Virginia Key, FL 33149
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(05-24-2014) The 5th and final Burn Your Brain event of the semester with Discovery Lab Quad-copter team workshopOn Saturday, May 24, Dr. Jong-Hoon Kim and his staff were the main event of our final Burn Your Brain event of the semester. They presented the Discovery Lab's QuadCopter project, showing the 25 attendees the technical ins and outs of building robotic flying devices. The students also learned how to ...Byhoonywiz Reply0 Views10370
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The 16th Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics (FCRAR-2014)The 16th Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics (FCRAR-2014), May 8 - 9th 2014 Justin Rodriguez and Hunter Michko presented their research, "Design of a Low Cost Emergency Response Bot," at FCRAR 2014. The ERBot is designed to be an immediate first responder for small fires and attacks on ...Byhoonywiz Reply0 Views3914
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Discovery Lab: National Robotics - Open House eventThank you for all student members, volunteers, and staff for hosting an open house event as part of the National Robotics Week for an enthusiastic 230 registered attendees.Byhoonywiz Reply0 Views10193
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Are you ready for National Robotics Week 2014?FIU's Discovery Lab will be hosting a public showcase event on April 12, 2014. TelebotRegister HERE Innovation across multiple disciplines, has made Discovery Lab the leading Robotics-Innovation Research Lab of South Florida. Founded in 2012, Discovery Lab has gained visibility and recognition from ...Byjvill188 Reply0 Views3181
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Discovery Lab at the FSU HackathonThe Discovery Lab participated in the FSU held Discovery Lab for 2014. We went to represent FIU in one of Florida's biggest hackathons. It was a great opportunity for FIU students to proudly show their skills in programming and their quick wit for problem solving.Byjvill188 Reply0 Views1278
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Mega TV Visits the DiscoveryLabThe Discovery Lab was visited by Mega TV for an interview with the Telebot. Mega TV is one of the biggest Hispanic channels in South Florida and is viewed by thousands of people. They wanted to show a more comedic side to our project and we performed a few skits for the camera. It was a great opportu...Byjvill188 Reply0 Views1005
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FIU Torch AwardsThe Discovery Lab had the pleasure of presenting and being congratulated at the FIU Torch Awards. President Mark Rosenberg mentioned the Telebot and its uses in his speech and shook the Telebot's hand during the presentation. The event was a great opportunity to show the capabilities of the Telebot ...Byjvill188 Reply0 Views8194
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Univision media coverageThe Telebot was recently presented at Univision, a national Spanish-speaking channel. Through interviews such as this one, the Telebot has reached English speaking audiences and has spread throughout Miami and Latin American Spanish speaking community. The team was able to present the Telebot on li...Byjvill188 Reply0 Views1975
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FIU Engineering ExpoThe Discovery Lab had the great opportunity to be present at the 13th Annual FIU Engineering Expo. The expo took place Friday Februay 21 from 9:30 am to 2 pm and hosted a variety of students from all of Miami-Dade and Broward. It was a great opportunity for younger kids to have a taste of the wonders...Byjvill188 Reply0 Views5550
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National Fox News "America's Newsroom" - Real-life 'Robocop' helps wounded police officers & vets get back to work Feb. 12th 2014, National Fox News "America's Newsroom" introduced our TeleBot project with the title - Real-life 'Robocop' helps wounded police officers & vets get back to work - TeleBot Project Contributors Faculty Advisor Dr. JongHoon Kim (Director of Discovery Lab and TeleBot Project Manage...Byhoonywiz Reply0 Views4151


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NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Coast Guard says a helicopter crew brought a crew member who reportedly had been stabbed on a cargo ship hundreds of miles offshore to land for treatment.
A Coast Guard news release says the Yusho Regulus was 230 miles from the Mississippi River when it reported Friday that a crew member had been stabbed.
The Coast Guard did not identify the person and said it did not know his or her condition.
The statement says the helicopter crew brought the injured person to the Joint Naval Reserve Base in Belle Chasse, and an ambulance took him or her to West Jefferson Medical Center.
Online vessel trackers indicate that the Yusho Regulus is flagged in Panama and had stopped in Spain and Portugal before heading to the United States.
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