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Review: Ring Stick-up Cam with Solar Panel

I have been looking for ways to mount security cameras around my house to get good coverage of all doors and windows. If the cameras…

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Advantages of Disadvantages

In his book “David and Goliath,” Malcolm Gladwell talks about cases where an apparent disadvantage may have helped an individual to actually perform better. He…

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Posted in Mindstorms Robotics

FIRST Lego League – 2015 TRASH TREK Challenge

This year’s FLL challenge is all about cleaning up! A great way to make young innovators aware of this massive environmental reality and motivate them…

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FIRST Lego League 2014 – FLL WORLD CLASS Challenge

From the FLL website:   What is the future of learning? FIRST® LEGO® League teams will find the answers. In the 2014 FLL WORLD CLASS℠…

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Posted in Automotive Economics Energy

Electric Vehicle Economics – Would an EV be a good option for you?

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are fast becoming popular commute vehicles in places like the silicon valley. Attractive leasing options, availability of charging options at home, commercial…

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Google’s Self-Driving Car Test

The self-driving car now has real users…

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FIRST Promo Video 2011 Featuring Morgan Freeman

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FIRST Lego League 2011: Food Factor Challenge – Keeping Food Safe

The theme for FLL 2011 is Food Factor; details of the challenge for the tournament will be released on the 2nd of September, says the…

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Posted in Automation Automotive Futuristic Robotics

Google Car That Drives Itself

I had posted these “futuristic” thoughts a while ago. But looking at this NY Times article about  Google cars that drive themselves, it appears that…

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Posted in Psychology

The Downside of Bonus

Dan Ariely, the renowned behavioral economist and the author of the widely popular book “Predictably Irrational” has some interesting things to say about the effect…

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