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Meet the latest in Japanese robotica: a droid that cares ... for old people. A team of scientists at Riken's biomimetic-control research center in Nagoya has developed RI-MAN (for Robot Interacting with Human) to look after the elderly. Standing 5-ft. 2-in. tall, the robot can hoist 77 lbs; its 320 pressure sensors and soft silicone skin allow the robot to safely carry a human body. RI-MAN can also pinpoint where sound is coming from and "smell" eight scents--including urine, which signals "diaper change." But RI-MAN needs a brainpower boost before it's ready...
...feel like Daniel is talking to himself, but in a way he is. Jesus represents the best part of Daniel's faith." Dillahunt plays him low-key, without thunderbolts or preaching, like a wry, mildly hip dorm adviser. When Daniel says he takes his pills only rarely, Jesus answers, "Ri-i-i-ight." "Could you put more judgment into that 'Right'?," Daniel asks. "Actually," Jesus replies, "yes, I could...
...seemed to add special touches to almost every regular breakfast item. The bagel and lox had flavored cream cheese; the omelets were made at a very prominent omelet bar where we could pick and choose our own ingredients; the waffles, now decorated with the ornate “Ve-ri-tas” crest, had special toppings; and the French toast had a special Bananas Foster sauce. To top it off, HUDS offered virgin mimosas and Bloody Marys—a staple for any successful pajama party. Yet, though this themed brunch was such a resounding success, it is difficult...
Never was that more apparent than during the NCAA Quarterfinals against Mercyhurst. She resurrected her team time and again, scoring four goals to keep Harvard’s championship drive alive to chants of “Scor-ri-ero” from the Harvard faithful. Then she assisted on the game-winner to give the Crimson a 5-4 victory in triple overtime on a night worthy of an ESPY nomination for best sports performance...
Never was that more apparent than during the NCAA Quarterfinals against Mercyhurst. She resurrected her team time and again, scoring four goals to keep Harvard’s championship drive alive to chants of “Scor-ri-ero” from the Harvard faithful. Then she assisted on the game-winner to give the Crimson a 5-4 victory in triple overtime on a night worthy of an ESPY nomination for best sports performance...