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Everyone on the road hates everyone else

There is a war on the car, a war on the bike, a war on pedestrians and soon there will be a war on old people.




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Life in a 10-Foot RV, from One Adventure to Another

Marc and Morgan Faber enjoy the simple pleasures of a home on wheels. But they still make time to check under the hood.




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Spring break road trip ideas for families on a budget

These hand-picked family spring break destinations will deliver fun all week without putting a dent in your finances.




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10 women who made automotive history

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at the leaders, racers and innovators in the world of cars.




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Are bladeless turbines the future of wind energy?

Proponents say bladeless turbines are safer and more economical. Skeptics aren't so sure.



  • Research & Innovations

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Even BP admits it: Some existing oil reserves are unburnable

As the world moves away from fossil fuels, oil companies are trying to reposition themselves.




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Why are solar companies fleeing Nevada?

Months after opening a flagship training center near Las Vegas, SolarCity is exiting the state and slashing jobs.




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25% of all deaths linked to pollution and environmental degradation

1 in 4 global deaths can be attributed to an unhealthy environment. Who says environmentalism is for the birds?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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5 food products made from food waste

The best way to fight food waste? Eat it, of course...




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Why you should add some Kaizen to your life

Kaizen, which involves incremental steps for continual improvement, can be applied to any part of your life, not just business.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Florida to buy Everglades land to prevent family from drilling for oil

The Kanter family's plans to drill for oil in the Everglades raised concerns about environmental and health risks, so the state stepped in.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Researchers find 330-million-year-old shark's head in Kentucky cave

Scientists have discovered a fossilized shark head and many other fossils in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Bees and wildflowers may bounce back as roadsides go untrimmed

Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This dolphin mom adopted a baby from a different species

The bottlenose dolphin decided to raise a melon-headed whale calf in addition to her own daughter.




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Canada creates two huge ocean sanctuaries in the Arctic

The new refuges aim to protect sea ice, wildlife and the economic stability of indigenous people.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why quitting the Paris climate deal is a bad idea

The U.S. retreat from the Paris Agreement is bad news for the world, but it could be even worse for the U.S. itself.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why Australia's surge of highly venomous spiders isn't as bad as it sounds

And why a zoo is asking the public to help capture them.




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Get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count

The 2020 Great Backyard Bird Count is a 4-day event when "citizen scientists" can enjoy nature while keeping tabs on local bird populations.




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Locusts swarm East Africa, Middle East with worst plague in decades

The locust plague already poses an 'unprecedented' threat to food security, and could still grow 500 times larger.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Colbert pokes fun at Murdoch's iPad newspaper

'All the convenience of using your iPad to read the news online, but without the Internet's annoying habit of being completely free,' says host of 'Colbert Repo



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Is polyester biodegradable?

Polyester fabric is not biodegradable. To understand why, it helps to know how it's made and why it sticks around so long.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Can you peel a head of garlic in 10 seconds?

Two viral videos demonstrate how to peel an entire head of garlic into cloves faster than you ever thought was possible.




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'Alice's Restaurant': It's a Thanksgiving music tradition

There's not a lot of Thanksgiving music out there, but there's one song that's a can't miss while cooking Thanksgiving dinner.




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What happened to the Everglades?

The subtropical swamp fights for survival in an environmental quagmire.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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A shadow of a drought

Long-running water shortages have plagued the U.S. from California to Carolina in recent years.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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The rising threat of radon

A silent killer lurks undetected in millions of U.S. homes, and winter is its peak season. Find out how to stop it.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Road salt's Catch-22: It works, but at a price

Salt saves lives on icy roads, but it can have the opposite effect in nearby ecosystems. Here's a look at the pros and cons of it and other de-icers.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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What causes tornadoes?

The U.S. has more tornadoes than anywhere else on Earth, but their sudden twists and turns still make them mysterious and mesmerizing.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Are fireworks bad for the environment?

Fireworks can unleash a shower of toxins into soil and water, and scientists are only beginning to figure out what that means for human health.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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What is the Gulf of Mexico dead zone?

From red tides in the Atlantic to hypoxia in the Gulf, algae seems to be invading the U.S. from all sides.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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New FAQs have been added concerning Machine Automation Controllers.

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OMRON introduces an Overview for DeviceNet. Look for more detail information concerning DeviceNet, including Mastes and Slaves, to be added in the future.

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OMRON introduces a new product, ultra-small multi code reader V400-R series. For Paper/Label. Both 2D & 1D code compatible.

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We have introduced Laser-type Bar Code Reader V500-R2 and Multi Code Reader V400-R2.

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Multi Code Reader

The Ultra-small Multi-code Reader That Can Handle Speed(V400-R2)




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Laser-type Bar Code Reader

The World’s Smallest Bar Code Reader That Fits Essentially Anywhere. *According to OMRON investigation in January 2013.(V500-R2)




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We have introduced C200H I/O Terminal Block Conversion Adapter CS1W-AT2[][].

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Plateau Head Indicator

Easy connector enables less assembly and less wiring(M3U)




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Plateau Head Pushbutton Switch

Easy connector enables less assembly and less wiring(A3U)




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Plateau Head Knob-type Selector Switch

Easy connector enables less assembly and less wiring(A3US)




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NX-series Load Cell Input Unit

Build a cost saving weighing/ measurement system by using load cells(NX-RS[][][][])




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Autofocus Multicode Reader/Multicode Reader

Autofocus to read codes at different distances.(MicroHAWK V430-F / V420-F / V330-F / V320-F)




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Confocal Fiber Displacement Sensor Sensor Head

Ultra-compact and Ultra-lightweight. Stable Measurements for Any Material(ZW-SQ Series)




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Laser Barcode Reader

Ultra-Compact Laser Barcode Reader(MS-3 Series)




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Laser Barcode Reader

Compact Industrial Laser Barcode Reader(QX-830 Series)




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Laser Barcode Reader

Industrial Raster Laser Barcode Reader(QX-870 Series)




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Handheld DPM Code Reader

“Ultra-Rugged” Hand Held Code Reader(HS-360X Series)




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Thermal overload relay

Motor Protection from Overload and Phase -loss by Combination with J7KC for up to 2.2 kW (240 VAC) *, 5.5 kW (440 VAC) * Based on JIS C 8201-4-1(J7TC Series)




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Admiral co-founder and CEO to step down

David Stevens will be replaced by Milena Mondini de Focatiis, currently head of UK and European Insurance.




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Covid-19: Stephen Catlin heads up industry steering group on pandemic response

The group, which has members including Aviva's Maurice Tulloch and RSA's Stephen Hester, is working closely with Pool Re to develop solutions to the crisis.