Tag Archives: Mechanics

New 7.4 Earthquake hits Nepal

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Reports hit the wire that Nepal has been hit by another big earthquake today. The epicenter of the 7.3 earthquake is near Kodari and close to Mount Everest according to USGS. The time of the quake...

Mexico Earthquake Causes Major Tremors without any Ruin

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An earthquake registering 6.4 on the Richter scale caused Mexico City to rock and rumble on Thursday. Apartments were shaken and office premises were left in a hurry by their occupant workers. But...

California Earthquake: 17 Million People Felt Earthquake

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Over 17 million people were scared witless by a 5.1 earthquake in the La Habra region of California. The seismic effects were felt and reported to the experts who carried out the Geological Survey....

Telepresence Robot Beam+ Targets Consumers, Slashing Price To $1,000 From $16,000

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It’s been argued that telepresence robots like Beam were among the creepiest gadgets at last week’s Consumer Electronics Show, roving tablets on sticks and wheels that allowed Forbes reporter...
    






6.5-magnitude earthquake shakes Puerto Rico

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On Sunday, Haitians paused to remember the anniversary of the tragic 7.0-magnitude earthquake that killed more than 300,000 in 2010. But at 12:01 AM on Monday, just 376 miles from Haiti, a 6.5-...
    






BMW Patent Unveils Seven-Speed Manual Transmission

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Automatic transmission cars have gained more and more forward speeds over the years going from six, the seven speed or more. The higher gear ratios are nothing but taller and taller overdrive ratios...