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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Ford Surveillance Mode Warns Police if People Approach Cruisers

Ford is showing off a technology intended to alert police officers if someone tries to sneak up on their cruiser while they are sitting in their vehicles.

This "surveillance mode" uses a backup camera, cross-traffic alert, and reverse park assist, which continually monitor the back of police cars. A screen in the rear-view mirror displays the feed from the camera, and if someone approaches the vehicle from behind, an alert will sound, doors will lock, and the windows will roll up. It can be turned off in urban settings, where pedestrians would likely set off the system continually.

The system is the brainchild of Randy Freiburger, Ford police and ambulance fleet supervisor. "I can tell you from personal experience at night that officer security is a critical concern," Freiburger said in a statement. "Unfortunately, there are people with bad intentions who sneak up on police officers. This system builds upon the Ford Police Interceptor DNA that puts safety and security at the top of the list."

Ford's Police Interceptor program provides vehicles designed specifically for law enforcement.

In the demo video below, an officer explains how she's often in her car for seven out of eight hours per day on a slow day, and usually writes reports or monitors radar from her vehicle in less populated areas.

"Surveillance mode gives [police] an extra set of eyes to help guard against threats ? especially at night when visibility is compromised," Ford said.

California-based Intermotive developed the system, which can be installed at Ford's Crown facility in Chicago or at local upfitters by working directly with Intermotive. It will be available for the 2014 Ford Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicle.

Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2422147,00.asp?kc=PCRSS05079TX1K0000992

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Desmet Ballestra Will Install Cavitation Technologies, Inc. System at Soybean Oil Refinery in South Korea

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Monday, July 22, 2013

Mandela's health showing "sustained improvement": government

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Former South African President Nelson Mandela is showing "sustained improvement" in hospital although he remains in a critical condition, the government said on Monday.

The government statement said President Jacob Zuma had visited the 95-year-old Mandela in the Pretoria hospital where he has been for the last seven weeks receiving treatment for a recurring lung infection.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/mandelas-health-showing-sustained-improvement-government-120641875.html

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54 reported dead in central China earthquake

Chinese state media are reporting this morning that at least 75 people were killed and nearly 300 injured after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake shook western China.

By M. Alex Johnson, Staff Writer, NBC News

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck central China on Monday, reportedly killing at least 75 people and collapsing many homes.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit in Gansu province about eight miles east of Chabu at 7:45 a.m. Beijing time (7:45 p.m. ET Sunday). The USGS recorded it at 6 miles deep and said it caused shaking in a rural region where the infrastructure isn't seismically resistant.

State news agency Xinhua said the death toll had risen to 75. It put the number of people injured at 600.?

China Daily via Reuters

A man gives water to an injured woman after an earthquake hit Minxian county in China's Gansu province on Monday.

Photos posted on Chinese social media showed roads on the sides of riverbanks that had subsided and farmhouses reduced to piles of red bricks, Reuters reported.

"Many have been injured by collapsed houses," a doctor surnamed Du told Reuters.

The official China Meteorological Administration warned that heavy rain was possible in southeastern Gansu province Monday night and into Tuesday. It said the rain could hamper rescue efforts and urged residents to be alert to flash flooding in areas damaged by the earthquake.

About 5,600 residential buildings were damaged, the Beijing-based China Daily newspaper reported Monday afternoon. Some train service was suspended, and hundreds of armed police were mobilized to repair a damaged part of the main highway linking Lanzhou, the provincial capital, to Minxian county, it reported.

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Xinhua said the quake was felt in the neighboring cities of Dingxi, Longnan and Tianshui, as well as Lanzhou, more than 100 miles away. About 19,000 people live in the area that was subject to the strongest shaking, it said.

The quake was followed an hour and a half later by a 5.6-magnitude quake at about the same depth,?the USGS reported.

Based on the history of earthquakes of this size in rural China, there could be "significant casualties," the USGS said.

Gansu abuts Sichuan province, where a 6.6 quake in April killed 164 people and injured more than 6,700, China's worst quake in three years.

NBC News' Li Le, Sarah Burke and Alastair Jamieson contributed to this report.

This story was originally published on Mon Jul 22, 2013 4:02 AM EDT

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Sunday, July 21, 2013

Don't Let Your Home Become A Money Pit: Home Improvement Tips

Whether you have a lot of experience or not, doing repairs to a home can make your life improved. Home is where the heart is. The tips that follow will help you realize your home improvement goals.

When you have to have your roof redone, use light colored substances or white tile. By using a lighter color you can reduce the amount of heat absorbed into your attic. This can save you quite a bit on your power bill.

Buying a microwave built for over-the-range installation can free up a little valuable counter-top real estate in your kitchen. Microwaves that replace the range hood come in different prices, and some of them have special features, like convection cooking. These models use a recirculating filter, making them ideal for use at home or in settings outside professional kitchens.

If expense is a factor, consider vinyl tiles instead of ceramic or stone. Vinyl is durable, water resistant and strong. It is also easy to install because it contains adhesive on its back. Vinyl floor can be bought as a set or sheet that covers the whole floor.

Purchasing a full set of metal fixtures is one way to quickly uplift a bathroom?s look. It is possible to find a wide range of shower curtain rods, cabinetry pulls and towel racks to suit almost any taste. These items can be purchased in coordinating sets as well as individually.

If you should happen to spot a water leaking from below the sink or under the tap, it is best that you do not try to patch up the leak yourself. Put a large container under the leak to catch the water and call a plumber.

If you are thinking about buying a home, be sure to look at the ceilings, the decks and the paint job for signs of water damage. Things like roof defects, bad ventilation, or other hidden problems can be located by professional inspectors. Therefore, whenever you are purchasing a new home, you should spend money on home inspection to ensure there is nothing wrong with it. Doing this might save you a bunch of money down the road.

Bold prints will certainly liven up any space. Look for accessories or furniture with zebra or leopard prints to create an interesting motive.

If you?re a homeowner, never hire an unlicensed contractor for work around your house. There are laws and regulations in every state for building contractors. Of course, this doesn?t mean your contractor is competent, but is does show that he has the proper credentials. Contractors without the right licenses probably don?t have professional insurance, which means that working with them is risky.

When thinking of replacing your cabinets, try using wood cabinets. They wear well and are quite strong. The most common wood types for cabinets are oak, cherry and maple. These can also be painted or stained, it is simple to re-stain them as well.

Making your home a better place will help you have pride in it and yourself. No one wishes for a house that desperately needs to be fixed. The advice given above should assist you in improving your home?s condition so that you?ll enjoy residing in it.

Source: http://www.renmenbi.com/dont-let-your-home-become-a-money-pit-home-improvement-tips/

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Five staff jailed over Costa Concordia shipwreck

GROSSETO, Italy --?An Italian court has accepted plea bargains for five cruise ship company staff involved in the Costa Concordia shipwreck that killed 32 crew and passengers, convicting all of multiple manslaughter and negligence.?

The court in Grosseto on Saturday handed down the highest sentence to the crisis coordinator for Costa Crociere, Roberto Ferranini, who was sentenced to two years and 10 months.

The ship's hotel director was sentenced to two years and six months while two bridge officers and a helmsman got sentences ranging from one year and eight months to one year and 11 months.?

The plea bargains were handled separately from the trial of Costa Concordia captain, who is charged with manslaughter for causing the January 2012 shipwreck off the Tuscan island of Giglio and abandoning the vessel with thousands aboard.

The Associated Press

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Nicolita 2014 Collection Gets Retro-Glam At Swim Week In Miami Beach (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Nicolita At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 - Runway

MIAMI, FL - JULY 20: A model walks the runway at the Nicolita show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 at Oasis at the Raleigh on July 20, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014)

Nicolita At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 - Runway

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 Official Coverage - Best Of Runway Day 3

MIAMI BEACH, FL - JULY 20: A model walks the runway at the Nicolita show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 at the Raleigh on July 20, 2013 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 Official Coverage - Best Of Runway Day 3

Nicolita At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 - Runway

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 Official Coverage - Best Of Runway Day 3

Nicolita At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 - Runway

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 Official Coverage - Best Of Runway Day 3

MIAMI BEACH, FL - JULY 20: Lisa Pliner walks the runway at the Nicolita show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 at the Raleigh on July 20, 2013 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

Nicolita At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 - Runway

MIAMI, FL - JULY 20: Lisa Pliner walks the runway at the Nicolita show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 at Oasis at the Raleigh on July 20, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014)

Nicolita At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 - Runway

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 Official Coverage - Best Of Runway Day 3

Nicolita At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 - Runway

MIAMI, FL - JULY 20: Models walk the runway at the Nicolita show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 at Oasis at the Raleigh on July 20, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014)

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/21/nicolita-2014-collection_n_3632023.html

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