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Wireless broadband to face hilly terrain on South Coast
2014-02-05 08:27:22| Wireless - Topix.net
THE National Broadband Network gained some momentum on the South Coast last week as NBN Co unveiled the local government areas where planning proposals will be lodged for fast wireless broadband.
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Terrain Buggy transports material and equipment at jobsites.
2013-12-27 14:29:49| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
With heavy-duty design and anti-tipping platform, Multi Purpose Terrain Buggy can handle loads up to 750 lb. Vehicle features 4.8 ft³ hopper, throttle for engine and speed control, dual-drive wheels, and quick-release lever for dumping loads. Powered by Honda GXV160 engine, buggy offers max speed of 4 mph. Quick-change flat tray is available for versatile use. This story is related to the following:Material Handling and Storage Sponsored by: Dalmec Inc - Tile AdSearch for suppliers of: Buggies |
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Steep terrain slows fight against California coastal fire
2013-12-18 01:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Hundreds of firefighters battled to gain control of a raging wildfire along central California's scenic Big Sur coastline on Tuesday, hampered by steep and brushy terrain and narrow roads, officials said. By nightfall, the Pfeiffer fire had blackened 769 acres and was 20-percent contained, U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Lynn Olson said. Crews expect to extend containment lines around the perimeter of the fire by Friday, she said. So far, the fire has destroyed at least 15 dwellings and forced...
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Dust storms common in arid climate, desert terrain
2013-10-30 23:17:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: Powerful dust storms that carry whirling dirt and debris are common occurrences across parts of Arizona and the arid Southwest during the spring and summer months. A day after a massive dust storm swept across an Arizona highway, killing three people in a 19-vehicle pileup, experts say the state isn't alone, across the country or the world, in its susceptibility to such a weather phenomenon. Africa's Sahara desert and parts of the Middle East are often hit with powerful dust storms, also called...
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Meet DARPAs WildCat: A free-running quadruped robot that will soon reach 50 mph over rough terrain
2013-10-04 17:04:40| Extremetech
Remember DARPA's terrifying Cheetah robot that could run faster than Usain Bolt -- so fast that it basically shook itself to pieces? Well, I have good news if you're a fellow American, or bad news if you're an enemy combatant: There's now a free-running version of Cheetah, called WildCat, that can run at 16 mph (26 kph), untethered, in the real world.