Archive for March 2nd, 2009

Robotic crawler transporter

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

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At the fire station the city of Yokohama in Japan will soon be adopted by the work of robotic crawler transporter, which will safely remove people from the earthquake zone. In the event of an earthquake, emergency services workers will be able to immerse the victim in this transporter, and it automatically transfer him from disaster areas thereby helping to facilitate the operation. This conveyor is equipped with a 4 crawler belts and can easily move around rocks and other obstacles. Built engine has enough power to move 110-kilo man. In addition, the robotic system continuously measures the vital indicators of man. The carrier is equipped with infrared cameras, which allows you to manage them remotely at night or in bad weather conditions.
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“Sick Ship” Scrubbed Before Setting Sail

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

A Holland American cruise ship was on its way back to the Mexican Riviera Sunday after docking in San Diego to drop off scores of sick passengers and disinfect the ship.

The cruise ship that sailed out of San Diego was on high alert after 106 passengers came down with the norovirus. More than 1,800 guests were on board the Oosterdam for a seven day cruise to Mexico.

“Guests who demonstrated symptoms were asked to remain in their cabins until symptoms disappeared,” Holland American Spokesperson Erik Elvejord said.

The Holland America Oosterdam ship departed San Diego a week ago for a cruise to Baja California and returned to San Diego Saturday morning.
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Lamborghini Countach Walks On Water

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

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The Lamborghini Countach is fast, but everyone knows Bulls can’t swim, so is it fast enough to walk on water, Jesus-style?

We think not, which is why we wonder what the heck this thing is doing almost fully submerged. Anyone have any ideas? We did some searching online and couldn’t find anything.
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