Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
United States Navy to Deploy Robot Boats
Washington - The U.S. Navy did not give a date for when the system will be deployed to the fleet, but The Office of Naval Research recently released video of a test conducted in August 2014 that showed five unmanned "drone" boats swarming a vessel that posed as a threat to a U.S. Navy ship. See also, www.popularmechanics.com.
Hewlett-Packard Separates
Palo Alto - a recent wave of break-ups and spin-offs at technology companies and in the broader corporate world is fueled by the idea that companies with a narrower focus perform better. In many cases the concept is well-received by shareholders who feel that getting good at one thing before diversifying, makes sense. In 2012, under current Hewlett-Packard Chief Executive Meg Whitman, Hewlett-Packard reorganized itself to combine the PC business with its more profitable printer operation, helping pare the way for the current plan to separate.
Now, after two years Hewlett-Packard Co. says it plans to separate its personal-computer and printer businesses from its corporate hardware and services operations, the latest attempt by the technology company to improve itself. If the separation goes as planned it would give rise to two publicly traded companies. The company will make the split through a tax-free distribution of shares to stockholders by the end of fiscal 2015, if the deal goes as planned. The planned break-up is one that Palo Alto, California - based Hewlett-Packard and its investors have long contemplated. Hewlett-Packard came close to separating off its PC operation in 2011. See also,
www8.hp.com/us/en/home.html.
Now, after two years Hewlett-Packard Co. says it plans to separate its personal-computer and printer businesses from its corporate hardware and services operations, the latest attempt by the technology company to improve itself. If the separation goes as planned it would give rise to two publicly traded companies. The company will make the split through a tax-free distribution of shares to stockholders by the end of fiscal 2015, if the deal goes as planned. The planned break-up is one that Palo Alto, California - based Hewlett-Packard and its investors have long contemplated. Hewlett-Packard came close to separating off its PC operation in 2011. See also,
www8.hp.com/us/en/home.html.
First Hypercoaster Magnum XL 200
Sandusky - Loaded with airtime, Magnum XL 200 is the roller coaster that started the modern-day
coaster wars. When Magnum XL 200 debuted in 1989 it exceeded the 200-foot altitude limit for roller coasters. The limit that was once thought to be impenetrable for roller coasters. At that time Cedar Point dubbed the giant coaster a 'hyper', a "hypercoaster". Today roller coasters are known as 'hypercoasters' if they meet or exceed the 200-foot altitude.
With no inversions (points where the roller coaster is upside down), Magnum XL 200 was designed for height. That height translates into speed, acceleration, and a lot of air-time (points where riders are weightless). Magnum XL 200 has a maximum speed of 72 miles-per-hour, an altitude of 205-feet, a first drop of 195-feet, and a ride duration of two minutes. Magnum XL 200's location along the banks of Lake Erie adds to the rides value. The view from the top of the lift-hill, before the first drop, is of Lake Erie's sparkling blue water shimmering 195 feet below. Magnum XL 200 can be a little rough in some spots as the ride is in its 25th year of operation and compared to some of today's other, super-smooth, steel coasters. A ride on the steel Magnum XL 200 can sometimes feel like a rode on a wooden roller coaster. See also, www.cedarpoint.com.
coaster wars. When Magnum XL 200 debuted in 1989 it exceeded the 200-foot altitude limit for roller coasters. The limit that was once thought to be impenetrable for roller coasters. At that time Cedar Point dubbed the giant coaster a 'hyper', a "hypercoaster". Today roller coasters are known as 'hypercoasters' if they meet or exceed the 200-foot altitude.
With no inversions (points where the roller coaster is upside down), Magnum XL 200 was designed for height. That height translates into speed, acceleration, and a lot of air-time (points where riders are weightless). Magnum XL 200 has a maximum speed of 72 miles-per-hour, an altitude of 205-feet, a first drop of 195-feet, and a ride duration of two minutes. Magnum XL 200's location along the banks of Lake Erie adds to the rides value. The view from the top of the lift-hill, before the first drop, is of Lake Erie's sparkling blue water shimmering 195 feet below. Magnum XL 200 can be a little rough in some spots as the ride is in its 25th year of operation and compared to some of today's other, super-smooth, steel coasters. A ride on the steel Magnum XL 200 can sometimes feel like a rode on a wooden roller coaster. See also, www.cedarpoint.com.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Buffalo Bill's Desperado
Primm - Buffalo Bills Resort and Casino in Primm Valley, Nevada (formerly known as State Line) is home to a desperado (someone wanted by the police).
Desperado, by some, is considered to be one of the best roller coaster rides in the Southwest. In 1994 "The Desperado" at Buffalo Bills in Primm, Nevada was listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as the world's tallest, fastest, and steepest roller coaster. Operating since 1994 "The Desperado" is a steel, sit-down (versus stand up), hypercoaster, "The Desperado" has a length of 5,843 feet, an altitude of 209 feet, a maximum drop of 225 feet, and a maximum speed of 80 miles-per-hour, during its two-minute and forty-three second ride. "The Desperados" maximum angle is sixty degrees and during the ride you will experience G-Forces of up to 4.0 G's. Desperado has become an area landmark that, as hypercoasters (roller coasters higher than 200 feet) are, is visible for miles around. Despite the odd location on Highway 15 between Las Vegas and Los Angeles and about 50 miles south of the Las Vegas strip, Desperado attracts thousands of passing motorists traveling to and from Las Vegas. Desperado's highest altitude is 209 feet, however Desperado's maximum drop is 225 feet long, into a dark enclosed tunnel. After the tunnel the coaster's trains rocket along more than a mile of track reaching speeds of up to 80 miles per hour. The Desperado is the centerpiece of the Primadonna hotel and casino resorts, in Primm, Nevada, about 45 minutes from the Las Vegas strip.
Desperado's loading station is inside of Buffalo Bills casino. The track winds around and into the casino. Coaster technology has surpassed Desperado's altitude, speed, and steepness (maximum angle of drop), but Desperado is still in the Guiness Book of World Records as having a heart-pounding 225 foot first drop. That first drop places Desperado firmly in hypercoaster territory. See also, www.primmvalleyresorts.com.
Desperado, by some, is considered to be one of the best roller coaster rides in the Southwest. In 1994 "The Desperado" at Buffalo Bills in Primm, Nevada was listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as the world's tallest, fastest, and steepest roller coaster. Operating since 1994 "The Desperado" is a steel, sit-down (versus stand up), hypercoaster, "The Desperado" has a length of 5,843 feet, an altitude of 209 feet, a maximum drop of 225 feet, and a maximum speed of 80 miles-per-hour, during its two-minute and forty-three second ride. "The Desperados" maximum angle is sixty degrees and during the ride you will experience G-Forces of up to 4.0 G's. Desperado has become an area landmark that, as hypercoasters (roller coasters higher than 200 feet) are, is visible for miles around. Despite the odd location on Highway 15 between Las Vegas and Los Angeles and about 50 miles south of the Las Vegas strip, Desperado attracts thousands of passing motorists traveling to and from Las Vegas. Desperado's highest altitude is 209 feet, however Desperado's maximum drop is 225 feet long, into a dark enclosed tunnel. After the tunnel the coaster's trains rocket along more than a mile of track reaching speeds of up to 80 miles per hour. The Desperado is the centerpiece of the Primadonna hotel and casino resorts, in Primm, Nevada, about 45 minutes from the Las Vegas strip.
Desperado's loading station is inside of Buffalo Bills casino. The track winds around and into the casino. Coaster technology has surpassed Desperado's altitude, speed, and steepness (maximum angle of drop), but Desperado is still in the Guiness Book of World Records as having a heart-pounding 225 foot first drop. That first drop places Desperado firmly in hypercoaster territory. See also, www.primmvalleyresorts.com.
Friday, October 3, 2014
Victoria's Secret Reportedly Wants Kendall Jenner as Next Angel
New York - Victoria's Secret, known for their unique costumes, is now going to sign Kendall Jenner as their newest Victoria's Secret Angel. "Becoming an Angel significantly increases a model's earning potential due to their visibility around the world," says Richard Habberly at DNA Model Management. See also, www.eonline.com/showl/kardashians.
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