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3D Printing And Covid 19 – What Is The FDA Doing?

The FDA continues to take creative and flexible approaches to address access to critical medical products in response to COVID-19. Researchers at academic institutions, non-traditional manufacturers, communities of makers, and individuals are banding together to support and fill local and




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3D Printing Advances And Usage During Covid 19

Well, its easy to see that the less humans we need, the less there is a chance of passing Covid 19 to each other! 3D Printing can help mitigate the risk and the contact. The global uncertainty created by the




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The Intersection of Crypto and 3D Printing: A Technological Convergence Redefining Innovation

Convergence: Crypto and 3D Printing The convergence of cryptocurrency and 3D printing represents a natural evolution driven by the shared principles of decentralization, democratization, and innovation. Several key areas illustrate how these technologies are complementing each other: Digital Ownership with




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5 Ways 3D Printing is Cooperating with Blockchain

5 Ways 3D Printing is Cooperating with Blockchain The convergence of 3D printing and blockchain technology is creating a landscape ripe with innovation, offering new possibilities across various industries. Here are five significant ways these two technologies are cooperating: 1.




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30 years later, SEC finally following UF’s lead on storming field | Commentary

Former Gators AD Jeremy Foley let it be known a long time ago that this dangerous tradition would not be tolerated at the Swamp.




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Letters: Trump will fix it | Democracy is failing | Will economy improve?

Letter-writers take opposing sides on the impact of Tuesday's presidential election.




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Ticked off! @insurance co-pays

See what upsets people and what occasionally makes them happy




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Point: Young people aren’t joining the military — Sky-high military spending is to blame | Commentary

Americans under 30 are the only age group where a majority think the military has a negative effect on the country. Younger Americans are also likelier to say the military doesn’t make the world safer. And fewer than one in five of us under 35 say they’re “extremely proud” to be American — compared to half of those 55 and over.




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Counterpoint: The battlefield requires individuals with STEM backgrounds | Commentary

Modern warfare spans from cyberspace to outer space. As a result, our military’s strength depends heavily on those with diverse backgrounds.




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Commentary: How public universities are magnifying their public impact

Florida is a case study in how investing in public higher education can pay off for students and their families.




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Editorial: Why are interest rates rising while the Federal Reserve is cutting? Trump deficit worries could be at work.

Bond investors have sent Treasury yields significantly higher in recent weeks even as the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates.




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Report: Convention market shrinks while Orange spends more | Commentary

Maxwell: The convention meeting market is shrinking. But Orange County continues to spend money to expand its money-losing center




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Florida visits SEC newcomer Texas in rare meeting of college football blue bloods

Florida hopes to put it all together and make a little history during its inaugural SEC meeting with Texas and first trip to Austin since 1939 and second in 100 years, dating to a 7-7 tie in 1924.




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Shocking sexual allegations against Gators basketball coach Todd Golden could bring down entire athletic program | Commentary

These charges against Todd Golden are so volatile, why didn't AD Scott Stricklin suspend him immediately pending a full investigation?




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Depleted Gators routed at No. 5 Texas on heels of Billy Napier’s vote of confidence

UF athletic director Scott Stricklin publicly backed his embattled coach — once again— before his vastly undermanned team entered a difficult closing stretch that could further amplify calls to replace the Gators' third-year coach. Even so, Napier's Gators were overwhelmed by the Longhorns.




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Gators’ coach Todd Golden acknowledges UF investigation amid stalking, sexual harassment accusations

Todd Golden ran Saturday's practice after the No. 21 Gators had a day off following Thursday night's 81-60 home win against Jacksonville. He is expected to be on the sidelines when  Grambling State visits at the O'Connell Center Monday night.




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Engaging robots could be roaming Disney parks in near future

Theme park experts say advanced robotics technologies help bring popular film and TV characters to life in convincing ways.




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Cruise, port leaders at Seatrade conference in South Florida see fortunes rising post COVID-19

Where do the world’s big cruise lines, a major cog in South Florida’s tourism industry, go from here? Answers emerged quickly at the annual four-day Seatrade Cruise Global conference at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center




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10Best poll: Voters give nods to top theme parks, roller coasters, other attractions

Orlando's theme parks and attractions dominate the nominations of 10Best travel website's reader poll.




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Gatorland’s new Croc Rock course: Climb a wall, navigate a bridge, zip down a zip line

Gatorland opens Croc Rock, a three-pronged adventure with rock climbing, a swinging bridge and zip line.




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House bill would make counties pay for Visit Florida

House leaders want to cut off state funding for the Visit Florida tourism-marketing agency, with money instead drawn from the 62 county tourist-development councils.




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‘We are changing the future:’ Disney World workers approve contract for $18 minimum wage

Disney’s lowest-paid full-time workers will earn at least $18 an hour this year under a contract union members overwhelmingly approved Wednesday.




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Fun Spot goes even more huge with new roller coaster at Atlanta park

Fun Spot owner John Arie Jr. is enthused about his huge, new roller coaster coming to Atlanta park.




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Disney Cruise Line hits construction milestone for new ship Disney Treasure

Disney Treasure, the sister ship to Disney Wish is set to take shape after the traditional keel-laying shipyard ceremony to begin the marathon of construction in the works before its arrival in 2024.




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Untangling DeSantis-Disney legal dispute could take years

The potential legal battle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney over Reedy Creek could take years and cost millions.




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Moody seeks Disney-Reedy Creek records; DeSantis says, ‘you ain’t seen nothing yet’

Gov. Ron DeSantis vows to keep fighting for control of Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District.




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Osceola Airbnb hosts earned $64 million in 2022, company says

A report from Airbnb found that hosts in Osceola County with a single listing earned an average of $14,700 last year.




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Legoland: Annual-pass discounts now available

Legoland Florida annual passes, hotel stays available at a discount




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Disney names chief brand officer as company faces scrutiny over politics, content

As it faces criticism from conservatives, the Walt Disney Company has appointed its first chief brand officer.




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DeSantis: I’ll kill Reedy Creek deal, consider hotel tax, tolls for Disney World

Gov. DeSantis says he will void the Reedy Creek deal that stripped the new board of its power and consider new hotel taxes and tolls on Disney World.




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Disney: New locales, characters coming to Star Tour rides

Disney adding scenes and characters to Star Tours attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024.




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Icon Park: New Play Pass includes entry to multiple attractions

Icon Park's new Play Pass includes admission to Wheel, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life, Museum of Illusions, more.




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DeSantis’ Disney World board to consider resolution asserting control

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ tourism oversight board is looking to exert its authority over development in Disney World’s special district.




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SeaWorld: Ne-Yo, Martina McBride set for final Seven Seas concerts

SeaWorld Orlando adds Ne-Yo and Martina McBride concerts for Seven Seas Food Festival. They'll be event's last 2 singers of 2023.




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Disney sets dates for Epcot food and wine fest

Disney sets the dates for the 2023 edition of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. It starts July 27.




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Reedy Creek finds ‘no records exist’ for Moody’s probe into Disney agreements

Attorney General Ashley Moody came up empty on a public records request about agreements the Reedy Creek Improvement District’s board made with Disney.




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Royal Caribbean details nightlife options on massive Icon of the Seas

The biggest cruise ship in the world is going to be serving up a few new drinks at a few new venues on board as Royal Caribbean released details on some of the bars coming to Icon of the Seas when it debuts out of Miami in January.




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DeSantis wants the state to regulate Disney rides. Here’s what that could mean.

A proposal to strip Disney World of its ability to self-inspect its rides could also alter its participation in a deal that allows these companies to self-report injuries.




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DeSantis says lawmakers will reassert control of Reedy Creek, jokes about building prison

Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Monday that the Florida Legislature will soon reassert control over Disney World’s Reedy Creek




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Moody tells Disney its records could be open to the public in Florida

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody advised Disney that some of its records could be subject to public records law




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Disney World’s ‘Fantasmic’ continues despite dragon fire at Disneyland show

"Fantasmic" show continues at Disney's Hollywood Studios despite Maleficent fire during Disneyland show.




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Fun Spot: Mine Blower coaster getting rail upgrade

Mine Blower roller coaster making rail upgrades with RMC at Fun Spot park in Kissimmee.




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SeaWorld: Viva la Musica concerts set

SeaWorld Orlando's Viva la Musica concert lineup include Melina Leon, Jon Secada, Grupo Mania, Rey Ruiz




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Universal’s theme park plans unaffected by CEO’s exit, company says

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell’s departure from Comcast on Sunday for “inappropriate conduct” will not affect the company’s ongoing and upcoming theme park projects.




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Robocop BBot will ‘walk’ the beat at Orange County Convention Center

The robot’s debut next month does not signal the AI takeover just yet, convention center leaders say.




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Port Canaveral revamps budget projection with record passenger counts

The crowds have been coming to the cruise lines at a higher rate than planned at Port Canaveral, and officials have reprojected what was already set to be record numbers to a total that’s more than double what it saw before the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Icon Park: Wheel’s onboard game introduces retro Florida feel

Wheel at Icon Park brings back onboard game, this time called Great Florida Road Trip with retro feel, faux cameras




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‘On a roll,’ Universal’s theme parks set earnings record

Universal parent company Comcast’s executives are hopeful this year’s sizeable theme park investment will pay off as the division set an earnings record last quarter and the company’s international theme parks “roar” back from COVID restrictions.




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Disney World: Another way to see Ariel (and her legs) is coming up

Disney World to host new meet-and-greets with Ariel in conjunction with new live-action "Little Mermaid" movie




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PODCAST: Impact of Disneyland dragon fire, BBot security robot rolls into town and Icon Park debuts retro game (Ep. 187)

On this episode of Theme Park Rangers, Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss the fire that damaged the Maleficent dragon at Disneyland and its impact on Disney World shows.