Flying: At the sixth annual Aerial Robot Competition (July 14, Epcot Center, Orlando, Fla.), the homemade robots of 14 teams–helicopters, blimps and tilted-wing airplanes–will lift off from, fly to and hover over a simulated waste dump, then map the area by reading labels on the waste drums. The mission is a success if the robot can also retrieve an orange magnet at the site. Sound easy? The robots can’t get any help from their handlers and have one hour to finish....
These stories came to light this week when Texas state Democratic Representative James Talarico said that there was “lots of crying” among the roughly 58 legislators who left the state on Monday for Washington D.C.. Talarico said that he and his fellow representatives only fled the state as a “last resort” against the Republican bill. Several legislators left behind family members who were near death, Talarico’s Communications Director, Mason Reid, confirmed to Newsweek....
The game was barely two minutes old when AC Milan took the lead, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic stretching out his right foot to poke the ball home after a peach of a chipped through ball from Rafael Leao on the left wing. AS Roma responded soon after, with Edin Dzeko heading home a wicked in-swinging corner from Lorenzo Pellegrini in the 14th minute. Both sides continued to look threatening from set-pieces, but went into the break on level terms....
Sparta Prague were thrashed by Lille in their previous Europa League encounter and will need to make amends in this game. The Czech outfit will need to up its game against AC Milan and will have to pull a rabbit out of the hat to stand a chance in this game. The Rossoneri dropped points for the first time this season against AS Roma over the weekend and will look to come back strongly in their own backyard against Sparta Prague....
Fastest receiver Kermit Whitfield, Florida State Runs the 100 meters in 10.21 seconds and led the nation in kick return average as a freshman. Best hands Jamison Crowder, Duke The senior caught an ACC-high 108 passes in 14 games as a junior. Best passing QB Jameis Winston, Florida State The Heisman Trophy winner led the league in pass efficiency, yards per completion, passing yards and passing touchdowns. Best running QB Marquise Williams, North Carolina...
Here’s the full schedule (all times ET): MORE: Top 10 teams that didn’t win an NCAA title Tuesday, March 8 First round 12 noon: Game 1: No. 12 NC State vs. No. 13 Wake Forest (ESPN2/ACC Network) 2 p.m.: Game 2: No. 11 Florida State vs. No. 14 Boston College (ESPN2/ACC Network) Wednesday, March 9 Second round 12 noon: Game 3: No. 8 Pitt vs. No. 9 Syracuse (ESPN/ACC Network)...
AccuScore has the Celtics as heavy 84.5 percent favorites to win Monday night. The average score after AccuScore ran its 10,000-plus simulations is 99-88. Line: Celtics -9, Total: 195 (check The Linemakers on Sporting News’ odds page for current NBA point spreads and totals) There’s a 55 percent chance the Celtics cover a -9 spread, a two-star (out of four) AccuScore hot trend. In the past week, when the ATS sim has differed by 0....
If you’ve considered Chromebooks before but held off due to their gaming limitations, Acer’s upcoming Chromebook 516 GE may be worth a look. While it’s still a Chromebook, it’s also limited in what games you can install on it (unless you replace Chrome OS), it’s also been built for cloud gaming. Ultimately, your only limits are the game streaming services you subscribe to. The 516 GE comes with a 16-inch (2560x1600) high-resolution In-Plane Switching display for smooth visuals with a high refresh rate, so your games will look good and respond nicely....
Also see: Best Laptop Deals Acer has traded off some processor power to get the Swift 7 this thin, but it only really affects gaming for the most part. Those who want a laptop with no obvious compromises made for design might want to consider the Dell XPS 13 instead, but this is a good choice if you simply want a laptop that’s thin, portable and easy to use....
Stretching the Achilles tendon before exercise, even at the start of the day, will help to maintain flexibility in the ankle joint. Problems with foot mechanics can also be treated with devices inserted into the shoes. Products such as heel cups, arch supports, and custom orthotics can be used to correct for abnormalities, such as overpronation, and help treat and prevent Achilles tendon injuries when prescribed appropriately based on an individual’s specific needs....
An acne papule often turns into a pustule, a pimple that is filled with white or yellow pus. It is only at this point that a zit can be popped. Trying to pop a papule won’t work and will likely only cause it to worsen and scar. This article explains how acne papules develop and how you can get rid of them. What Causes Acne Papules? Acne papules develop when the hair follicle, or what we more commonly call the pore, becomes clogged with skin cells and excess oil....
This drug is called an interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor antagonist. IL-6 is an excess protein in people with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Actemra works by preventing these proteins from binding to their receptors, ultimately decreasing the downstream effects of inflammation and joint pain. The generic name for Actemra is tocilizumab. Actemra is a biologic drug, which means it is made of proteins derived from a living thing. Because of how it’s manufactured, it can be an expensive medication....
7 Indiana Jones It may surprise fans of the franchise, but critics of Rotten Tomatoes actually enjoyed the reviled fourth entry in the franchise, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Or at least, when the film was originally released in 2008 there weren’t many critics complaining on Rotten Tomatoes, where the film holds a 78% fresh rating. The much more beloved trilogy of films that preceded this one is unsurprisingly also over 50%, and the legendary Harrison Ford character remains unblemished in his cinematic adventures as far as Rotten Tomatoes is concerned....
If you’re buying audio equipment, one of the primary choices that you’ll have to make is whether you want active or passive speakers. All speakers fit into one of these categories, and the difference between them isn’t always obvious. So what are active and passive speakers, and which one is right for you? What Are Active Speakers? An active speaker is a speaker with a built-in amplifier. They are often referred to as powered speakers because they need to be plugged into a socket or battery....
From a business perspective, I’m not sure how smart it is to release DJ Hero 2 in between the new entries of the two largest rhythm game franchises. I foresee one of two things happening. Gamers will get caught up in the rhythm frenzy and dare to take the DJ Hero plunge, or the more likely scenario, people will spend all their money on either Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock or Rock Band 3 and not have any leftover....
Lay-offs can, unfortunately, be a pervasive part of the game industry. Studios are often known to hire more employees as production on a game ramps up and then lay them off once the game is finished. Activision-Blizzard, creator of popular franchises like Call Of Duty, Overwatch, and Hearthstone, is becoming notorious for laying-off employees even when reporting record profits, as was the case with Activision’s layoffs in 2018 and today’s news....
Johanna Faries, Activision’s head of leagues, told Screen Rant about the company’s plans to incorporate Call of Duty: Warzone into the Call of Duty League. Given Warzone’s breakout popularity, this move is hardly surprising. RELATED: The Ten Best Battle Royale Games For Beginners The company has yet to share any specific plans for how Activision will incorporate Warzone and its divisive new Cold War content into the existing Call of Duty League....
Mares looks to add his name to a short list of Mexican-born fighters to win titles in four different divisions when he meets Davis for a 130-pound clash Feb. 9 in Carson, California on Showtime. He would join Erik Morales, Juan Manuel Marquez, and Jorge Arce as the only to do it, likely punching his ticket to Canastota, New York as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Mares didn’t just pick a guy with a belt — he picked who many consider the guy at 130 pounds in Davis....
