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770-km US megaflash sets new lightning record: UN
AFP, Published on 01/02/2022
» GENEVA - A single flash of lightning in the United States nearly two years ago cut across the sky for nearly 770 kilometres, setting a new world record, the United Nations said Tuesday.
700km lightning bolt, longest ever recorded
AFP, Published on 26/06/2020
» GENEVA: The UN's weather agency announced Thursday the longest lightning bolt on record -- a single flash in Brazil on Oct 31, 2018 that cut the sky across more than 700 kilometres.
New 'Flash Boys' exchange IEX to challenge NYSE, Nasdaq
AFP, Published on 18/08/2016
» NEW YORK - Wall Street's old guard is gearing up for a turf battle with upstart exchange operator IEX Group, which will launch its first trading for the public on Friday.
Garmin TruSwing
Life, AKIN, Published on 18/05/2016
» Garmin TruSwing is a brand-new golf swing analyser. Golfers can use this advanced sensor to record every swing and upload data to the Garmin Connect app for 3D swing reviews. All collected metrics facilitate golfers to improve their shot-making consistency. It provides the accurate metrics needed to identify and correct any faulty swing mechanics. Weighing just 28g, the compact Garmin TruSwing can withstand moisture exposure with an IPX7 water certification. The included rechargeable battery gives estimated usage time at 12 hours per charge. The analyser can integrate with Garmin Approach golf devices for at-a-glance swing data. It is now available for 6,500 baht.
Olympics 2012: Live Report
AFP, Published on 11/08/2012
» That's it for tonight from AFP's live report but join us again Sunday for the final day of London 2012 when we've got the men's marathon, the USA v Spain basketball final and, of course, the closing ceremony. Here's a reminder of some of today's highlights:
Elephant jam session
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/08/2011
» Marimba, harmonica, cymbals, bells, chirps, roars, barks and thuds; the versatile tools of elephant musicianship.
Switching to a new Mac: The final pieces
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 19/05/2010
» I have been running a new 15" MacBook Pro 2.66GHz for the past couple of weeks. I took great care to transfer the data and install applications mostly from new, but it was not totally seamless. The software I use to write the XML file for my podcast let me down and I ended up recreating the files.