July, 2010
Tow boat smacks into New Orleans oil well, causes new spill
The BP oil spill disaster will continue to affect local economies around the Gulf of Mexico for numerous years, and also the environment will require decades of recovery. Now the Associated Press reports that New Orleans is back within the thick of an oil slick thanks to an errant tow boat called the Pere Ana ...
Tempe Town Lake rubber dam bursts; waters wash away homeless
The Tempe Town Lake dam was designed to last for 25 to 30 years, said the experts. A rubber structure, Tempe Town Lake dam created a beautiful natural landmark for the city of Tempe, Arizona. According to Associated Press reports, nevertheless, one of the 11-year-old dam segments burst. Thanks to the blowout, Tempe Town Lake ...
UltraViolet aims to simplify movie ownership
A huge consortium of media and technology companies have announced the launch of UltraViolet. UltraViolet tries to make it easier to see movies you've purchased on a wide variety of hardware devices. UltraViolet has a huge list of supporters, but a competitor called KeyChest is already on the horizon.
UltraViolet makes use of cloud computing
You will ...
Recalculating miles per gallon for hybrids
GM estimated the mileage on the Chevy Volt would be 230 miles per gallon. The formula was never approved that was used to calculate. This means all hybrids can have to recalculate their mileage from this mistake.
Hybrid mileage calculation formula
Hybrid calculations of mileage were hard for the EPA to figure out. The standard calculation for ...
Power locks- Know how to give your mechanic the heads up
Advances in technology make riding in a car so much better each time we do it. Who isn't really thrilled with their power steering? If you ever had the experience of driving an old beater, you probably have experienced just how wonderful power steering is in comparison. But what about a vehicle's simpler functions, like ...
