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최고관리자 | 18-06-01 10:07
Storm Alberto threatens U.S. Gulf Coast
폭풍 알베르토, 미국 멕시코만 위협
Preparations are underway in Florida as Subtropical Storm Alberto barrels towards the U.S. Gulf Coast. The slow-moving system is expected to pack heavy rains and winds over the Memorial Day weekend. Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi have declared states of emergency ahead of the storm that is threatening to dump up to 12 inches of rain. Florida Governor Rick Scott issued an emergency notice for all of the state's 67 counties, warning of possible flooding and storm surge. "We have a chance for some severe flooding. If we’re walking into hurricane season, everybody needs to get prepared.” Alberto is expected to intensify and bring wind speeds of up to 65 miles per hour as it approaches the Gulf Coast on Monday. But tropical storm conditions are already being felt as residents brace for the first named Atlantic storm of the 2018 hurricane season.
Uber shuts down Arizona self-driving tests
우버, 아리조나에서의 자율주행 시험 중단하기로
Uber is pulling its self-driving car tests out of Arizona. The move follows a fatal accident in March when its SUV on autonomous mode struck and killed a homeless woman. After the crash Uber suspended its self-driving car program in North America but told Reuters on Wednesday it will resume with more limited testing in Pittsburgh and California this summer. The fatal accident raised questions about the safety of autonomous vehicle testing on public roads. Arizona had worked hard to bring companies exploring self-driving technology, including Google's Waymo, to test in the state, looking for the economic growth and jobs that could come with it.
Tesla's Musk admits Model 3 braking issue, promises fix
테슬라의 머스크, 모델 3 브레이크 문제 인정하며 빠른 해결 약속
Tesla's chief executive Elon Musk admitted in a tweet that there is a problem with Model 3 brakes. But he also said it will be fixed with a software update in a few days. All that after an influential magazine Consumer Reports had said it would not recommend Model 3 because it brakes slower than a full-size pickup truck. Autotrader's Michelle Krebs: "It's hard to say if it will affect Tesla all that much. I think that, you know, it's always good to have a Consumer Reports recommendation. A lot of consumers rely on that. I think, you know, the bigger news is this past weekend Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, said that they were going to focus on the more expensive versions of the Model 3, going up to $78,000. That's a far cry from the $35,000 car that was intended for the masses. A lot of that has to do with trying to generate some cash revenue and profits because Tesla is a tough place financially. So, you know, if you're going to buy a $78,000 Tesla Model 3, you'd want the brakes to work and work consistently." Tesla's shares dropped on the news.
Japanese scientists make booze from trees
일본 과학자들이 개발한 나무로 만든 술
Recycling with a difference - the alcoholic drink being poured with reverence was once a cherry tree. It's the result of nearly a decade of research into environmentally friendly ways of processing wood into alcohol based-fuels. "We weren't thinking of alcohol in the beginning. We were trying to develop a new way to break down wood when we realized the whole process could be done solely with food additives." The method involves fermenting pulverized wood with water and yeast, producing a drink that resembles one aged in a wooden barrel in just 10 days. So far, drinks have been produced from cherry blossom, cedar and white birch trees. 4 kilograms of cedar producing up to 3.8 liters of booze - with an alcohol content of 15 percent. "Japan has more than 1200 different types of trees and we do not know what kind of flavor each tree will produce unless we try. Some trees may produce flavor that surprises us, so we want to try out as many trees as possible." The country's love affair with cherry trees cannot be overstated.With the blooms widely celebrated in Japanese literature, poetry and art. "Many people hold cherry blossom viewings during the second half of April, and I made this alcohol because I wanted them to drink this then." The drinks are yet to be approved for consumption - but the team hope they will be on sale within the next few years.
Russian agency offers fake restaurant reviews ahead of World Cup
러시아 마케팅 업체, 월드컵 앞두고 가짜 식당 후기 제공
Soccer fans descending on Russia for the World cup could find eating out leaves a bitter taste. Reuters has found a huge uptick in fake positive reviews for restaurants in the country trying to lure tourists.And it's become so blatant that a marketing company called "Bacon agency" is openly seeking food joints wanting to dupe people online. "Writing a review is not a crime or as big a deception as one may think. Often it is a necessary measure. Let's imagine we have opened a restaurant and we have only a few clients or no clients. There would be no reviews because there are no clients. It's a vicious circle." Here's an example: An Italian restaurant Reuters found close to the stadium in Kaliningrad. It received, on average, about one review a week until about two weeks ago, when a flood of positive reviews suddenly propelled it from 28th on Tripadvisor's list to 2nd place. The vast bulk of reviewers were new accounts using stock photos. When questioned by Reuters, the restaurant said it was all legitimate. The agency acknowledged this practice was illegitimate in the eyes of Tripadvisor. But insisted they only acted as middle men. Even so, world cup fans would be wise to take all online reviews with a pinch of salt.
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