Nearly 1,000 cars participate in world's largest Ferrari parade

Nearly 1,000 cars participate in world's largest Ferrari parade: "Most people would be happy on a day that they see just one Ferrari. During the recent Ferrari Racing Days at Silverstone Circuit event in the U.K., onlookers got to see not one, but more than 900 Ferraris circling the track in a grand spectacle. The event is on its way to being certified as the largest Ferrari parade in history, almost doubling the previous record holder."

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Succeeding an icon: McLaren unveils the P1

Succeeding an icon: McLaren unveils the P1: "The best driver’s car in the world on road and track"—a bold, not to mention subjective, claim. But the McLaren P1 brings a pedigree like few other cars on Earth. The successor to McLaren's infamous F1, the P1 is the automaker's latest halo supercar. McLaren has released the first pictures and details a little more than a week before the official world premiere."

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Steak Secrets from Pat LaFrieda | Men's Health

Steak Secrets from Pat LaFrieda | Men's Health: "Let me tell you something you may not know. You know those guys behind the meat counter at your local supermarket? The guys shoveling briskets, T-bones, and porterhouses onto the shelves? Those guys aren't butchers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics calls these employees "meat cutters,""

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Tape Dock transfers songs from cassette tapes to iPhone, iPod touch, and computer

Tape Dock transfers songs from cassette tapes to iPhone, iPod touch, and computer: "If you own an iPhone or iPod touch and have a collection of music on cassette tape, this just might be the gadget of your dreams. ION's Tape Dock allows you to take your favorite cassette tapes and bring them to the digital age. It works with chrome or normal cassettes, so your tapes should not have a problem going digital."

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KillaJoule electric sidecar motorcycle tops 216 mph

KillaJoule electric sidecar motorcycle tops 216 mph: "University of Denver engineering graduate student Eva Håkansson pushed her home-built electric sidecar motorcycle "KillaJoule" to just over 216 mph (347 km/h) last week, while setting a new world record for electric sidecar bikes at the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials at Bonneville Salt Flats. The top speed comes achingly close to the fastest record ever set with an internal combustion engine for a bike of that type: 219 mph (352 km/h)."

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Intel demos WiGig wireless technology that is 10 times faster than 802.11n

Intel demos WiGig wireless technology that is 10 times faster than 802.11n: "Many home and business local area networks (LANs) built around the 802.11n standard are starting to buckle under the strain placed on them by an ever-increasing number of wireless devices clamoring for bandwidth. A new technology known as WiGig is looking to clear the bottleneck by offering transfer rates 10 times that of the fastest 802.11n networks."

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Most powerful military explosive tamed for use

Most powerful military explosive tamed for use: "The advent of unmanned combat vehicles is generating a need for smaller weapon systems to fit their reduced dimensions. As a result, more powerful explosives are being sought to get the most performance from smaller warheads."

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Simple eye tracking test used to identify early signs of Alzheimer’s

Simple eye tracking test used to identify early signs of Alzheimer’s: "As researchers look for better ways to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages, one promising detection methodology to emerge is a simple eye tracking procedure developed by scientists at Lancaster University in conjunction with Royal Preston Hospital. The results of such tests can help flag initial signs of memory impairment that are associated with the onset of the disease."

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ORNL roof-and-attic system keeps houses cool in summer, warm in winter

ORNL roof-and-attic system keeps houses cool in summer, warm in winter: "Heating and cooling a house are two of the biggest ongoing costs for homeowners and are responsible for the bulk of the average household’s energy consumption. A new kind of roof-and-attic system field tested at the DoE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) improves the efficiency of both winter heating and summer cooling. Importantly, the new system can be retrofitted to most existing roofs.

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ORNL roof-and-attic system keeps houses cool in summer, warm in winter

ORNL roof-and-attic system keeps houses cool in summer, warm in winter: "Heating and cooling a house are two of the biggest ongoing costs for homeowners and are responsible for the bulk of the average household’s energy consumption. A new kind of roof-and-attic system field tested at the DoE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) improves the efficiency of both winter heating and summer cooling. Importantly, the new system can be retrofitted to most existing roofs.

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Cannondale’s CERV bike dynamically adjusts to changing terrain

Cannondale’s CERV bike dynamically adjusts to changing terrain: "The curved drop handlebars long found on racing bicycles are pretty nifty, right? If you want to get down low to reduce your wind resistance you grab hold of the lower part, and if you’re climbing a hill and need to get a bit more weight and leverage on the crank you can shift your grip to the top bar. The Continuously Ergonomic Race Vehicle (CERV) concept bike takes things a step (or two) further with a design that dynamically adjusts the position of the handlebars based on the terrain being covered, all without changing the seat-to-crank height."

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Boosted Boards skateboard claimed to be world's lightest electric vehicle

Boosted Boards skateboard claimed to be world's lightest electric vehicle: "San Francisco-based startup Boosted Boards has produced an eponymous electric skateboard prototype capable of providing a push-free ride for up to 6 miles. While an electric skateboard isn't anything new in itself, this particular longboard is declared by its makers to be the world's lightest electric vehicle."

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