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Tebow: I had opportunities to change positions but I’ll only play QB

NBCSports.com 

When Tim Tebow didn’t pan out as an NFL quarterback, he could have continued playing at another position. But he never had an interest in that. Tebow said on the Dan Patrick Show that he had multiple opportunities to prove himself at another position but had his heart set on being a quarterback. “For me…

BJP mocks Naveen’s public outreach over Mahanadi dispute

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

After inviting suggestions from individuals, voluntary organizations and political parties on the dispute on September 12, Naveen opened his office for two days on Wednesday and Thursday for anyone who wished to offer any suggestions. Hundreds of people from diverse organizations and political parties made a beeline to meet the CM.



Jaguars’ Ivory ‘grateful’ to return after ‘personal matter’

TheRepublic.com 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory says he’s “grateful to be back in the facility and able to refocus on the game that I love.” In a statement released by the team Thursday, Ivory thanked the medical staff, first responders and everyone at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville for helping him during the

This ambulance-in-backpack could save lives in the wilderness

BusinessInsider.com 

Up to 200 thousand people get injured in the American wilderness every year, and it can be difficult to get aid and rescue to those trapped in isolated places. A new award-winning design could help search and rescue missions go smoother and quicker. The Portable Rescue Backpack is a back-mounted stretcher packed with supplies, allowing rescuers to walk to the victim, and carry them out. It won the Red Dot Design Award for 2015.

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Jay Z declares drug war an ‘epic fail’ in short film

TheRepublic.com 

NEW YORK — Jay Z has declared the war on drugs an “epic fail” in a short film he wrote and narrated. The four-minute clip posted online by The New York Times on Thursday features Jay Z’s narration over an artist’s illustrations. In the video, he complains “young men like me who hustled became the

A flurry of tepid economic data could lead Fed to delay hike

TheRepublic.com 

WASHINGTON — U.S. factory output fell, consumers cut back at retailers and wholesale prices went nowhere in August, the latest evidence of a less-than-robust economy. The weak numbers could give the Federal Reserve further reason to hold off on raising interest rates when it meets next week. “All the data seem to say the same

Nigerian Army takes over Jonathan’s cousin’s firm?

NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

– Kakatar CE Limited, a construction company owned by Azibaola Robert, a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan has been occupied by the Nigerian Army – The workers were asked to leave the premises while all egresses were blocked off – Army reportedly declares that the location of the firm is at security risk because of occasional rock blasting […]

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Mobileye says Tesla was 'pushing the envelope in terms of safety' (TSLA)

BusinessInsider.com 

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Mobileye broke ties with Tesla Motors because the Silicon Valley firm was “pushing the envelope in terms of safety” with the design of its Autopilot driver-assistance system, Mobileye’s chairman said on Wednesday.

"It is not designed to cover all possible crash situations in a safe manner," Amnon Shashua, who is also chief technology officer at the Israel-based maker of collision detection and driver assistance systems, told Reuters.

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After riding in Uber's self-driving car, I think Tesla will have some serious competition (tsla)

BusinessInsider.com 

Business Insider

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We got behind the wheel of Uber's self-driving car, and it's making us a little nervous for Tesla.

First, some context: Uber invited us down to Pittsburgh to try out the driverless car that it's letting a select few hail in the city starting Wednesday. The cars are in no way fully autonomous, which is why a driver and engineer will sit up front during the pilot.

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