A laser first developed in the early 1990s to survey complex architectural structures in the petrochemical and nuclear industries is now being leveraged to preserve at-risk monuments— at least in digital form.
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Yes, it shares the same codename as NVIDIA's portable Android console, but Google's Project Shield has nothing to do with gaming -- it's all about helping the little guy. Created in response to a Google Ideas request -- a think tank that provides tech solutions for social issues -- made by Middle ...Apple is prepping a new iPad Mini with the higher-resolution Retina Display, says the Wall Street Journal.
The iPad Mini will finally sport a Retina Display. But will we see it on Tuesday?
Citing information from Apple's component suppliers, the Journal said on Monday that "Apple is now readying a revamped iPad Mini with a high-resolution 'Retina' Display." The Journal's careful wording suggests that the new high-res Mini is in the works but doesn't specifically say it will take its bow at Apple's launch event on Tuesday.
Prior peports have been on the fence over if and when a Retina iPad Mini will see the light of day. Some analysts say it will happen but cite manufacturing issues that may delay the launch of the device or at least limit its initial supply.
Apple is also working on a thinner, lighter version of the 9.7-inch iPad that will see the its glass screen replaced with a thin film. But again, the Journal doesn't say when this revamped iPad will debut. Other reports have said that the fifth-generation iPad will borrow a new thin and light design from the Mini.
We should know for sure what the iPad Mini and iPad will offer after Apple kicks off its launch event Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. PT. CNET will host a live blog of the event.
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China's media watchdog has cut back the number of foreign TV formats allowed to be broadcast in the country, with satellite broadcasters restricted to airing one per year beginning in 2014. The move is part of a broader crackdown on what the government sees as vulgarity in broadcasting, as well as an effort to promote local content -- especially education programming and that which "builds morality."
The rules are bad news for Hollywood and overseas TV companies seeking a foothold in China. They step up a raft of regulations introduced in February, which capped the broadcast of foreign television series to 50 episodes, and will result in fewer foreign series being aired in China.
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This is expected to result in more TV viewers abandoning the traditional TV format and watching on other platforms, such as computers, tablets and mobile devices.
Chinese audiences have warmly embraced overseas formats like China’s Got Talent and The Voice, but now the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television says satellite broadcasters will be allowed to buy only one format per year.
China's broadcasting landscape is dominated by CCTV, the state-run TV colossus, but provincial satellite channels are becoming more and more influential. Hunan Satellite Television, in the central province of Hunan, is the second most-watched channel in China, is widely available around the country, and has scored some major successes over the years with programs like the American Idol-style Super Girl and it also owns the X-Factor franchise in China.
Meanwhile, The Voice of China, which shows on Zhejiang Satellite TV (ZJTV), has topped the ratings for two consecutive years.
The Chinese government regularly bemoans what it sees as the rising level of vulgarity in domestic TV programming, while trying to keep overseas shows to a minimum.
Overseas formats cannot be aired during prime time from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. within the year they are imported. And only one domestic musical talent show will be approved every three months by the administration to be aired during prime time, according to the new guidelines.
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The new order is aimed at pushing domestically-produced and "morality-building programs," the state-backed People's Daily reported. The vacated slots will have to be filled with news, education programs and service shows, according to the state directive.
The government watchdog has ordered broadcasters to air at least 30 minutes of domestically made documentaries between 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., and 30 minutes of children’s programs or cartoons between 8 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. every day.
"It is really a headache on how we can make up for the seven and a half hours of time. Many TV stations are used to airing TV dramas, shows and films," one TV station staffer told China's Southern Metropolis Daily.
The People's Daily quoted Liu Yuan, deputy director of the chief editing office with Jiangsu Satellite TV, as admitting that the new regulations would make it tougher for them, while Wu Chaoyang, publicity director of Shanghai’s Dragon TV, told the newspaper the television station has always tried to localize overseas programs and already has four and a half hours of news programs daily.
Vanderbilt head coach James Franklin talks with quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels (6) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vanderbilt head coach James Franklin talks with quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels (6) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vanderbilt wide receiver Jordan Matthews (87) is stopped by Georgia defenders Corey Moore (39) and Amarlo Herrera (52) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Georgia head coach Mark Richt walks the sideline in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (11) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against Vanderbilt in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Georgia's Reggie Davis (81) fumbles a punt as he is hit by Vanderbilt defenders Darrius Sims (6) and Jahmel McIntosh, right, in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Georgia recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt finally has a Southeastern Conference victory this season, and the Commodores got their big upset using a backup quarterback and a very stingy defense.
Jerron Seymour ran for a 13-yard touchdown with 2:53 left, and Vanderbilt rallied from a 13-point deficit by scoring 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter Saturday to beat No. 15 Georgia 31-27.
The Commodores (4-3, 1-3) got their first victory over Georgia in Nashville since 1991. They also snapped a six-game skid to the Bulldogs. They did it despite losing Austyn Carta-Samuels in the second quarter with an injured left leg that had him on the sidelines with crutches for the second half.
Georgia (4-3, 3-2) lost its second straight after failing to hold a 27-14 lead with 6:24 left following Marshall Morgan's second field goal of the game. The Bulldogs had chances to rally, but Brendan Douglas fumbled after a catch with 1:59 left, and Aaron Murray was intercepted on the final play.
Torren McGaster started the comeback by recovering a fumbled punt by Damian Swann late in the third quarter. Backup quarterback Patton Robinette ran for a 2-yard TD, and Carey Spear kicked a 40-yard field goal. Seymour put Vandy ahead a play after Georgia punter Collin Barber could only fall on a high snap at his own 13.
Vanderbilt wound up holding the ball for more than 35 minutes and outgained Georgia 337-221 in total offense. The Commodores held Murray to just 114 yards passing.
Murray became the SEC's career leader in total offense late in the first quarter with a 7-yard pass to Arthur Lynch. That put him a yard past Tim Tebow. Murray then finished off the drive with a 1-yard keeper, putting Georgia up 10-7 at the end of the first quarter.
The senior making his 48th career start also added a 2-yard TD just before halftime for a 24-14 lead. But with so many offensive players out with injuries, Murray couldn't keep the Bulldogs' hopes of an SEC East title alive.
Vandy's comeback was helped by the second targeting penalty against Georgia in the game. Robinette's TD came on a drive kept alive when officials flagged Georgia linebacker Ramik Wilson for hitting Vandy receiver Jonathan Krause with his shoulder on an incompletion on fourth-and-4. Review kept Wilson in the game, but the penalty stood for a first down.
Georgia played without tailback Todd Gurley for a third straight game because of a sprained ankle, along with the other injured Bulldogs. The list grew longer as Bulldogs safety Josh Harvey-Clemons hurt his right foot in the first half and did not return.
Then Georgia defensive end Ray Drew was lost with 11:19 left in the second quarter. Officials flagged the defensive end for targeting when Drew hit Carta-Samuels after he threw a pass and pushed the quarterback to the ground.
Spear also ran for a 3-yard TD on a fake field goal in the second quarter, giving Vandy a 14-10 lead.
The Commodores had all the momentum as they forced Georgia three-and-out. Then they got too fancy, overloading the line wide left. Shaq Wiggins jumped the screen from Carta-Samuels from the side and returned the interception 39 yards for the TD and a 17-14 lead.
Carta-Samuels was knocked out of the game on the next series when sacked by Jordan Jenkins, one of three sacks by Georgia.
Associated PressSource: http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/347875155d53465d95cec892aeb06419/Article_2013-10-19-FBC-T25-Georgia-Vanderbilt/id-c7de6bc3b1144ac29155347483acdc08BRUSSELS (AP) — A plane carrying parachutists for a skydiving trip crashed in southern Belgium on Saturday, killing all 11 people aboard, officials said.
Minutes after the aircraft took off from a small airfield near the city of Namur, witnesses saw part of a wing break off, sending the plane into a spiraling nosedive and crash in a field close to Fernelmont town, said its mayor, Jean-Claude Nihoul.
The skydivers and their instructors "were not able to jump out," Nihoul said in a telephone interview.
Everyone aboard was killed and no one was hurt on the ground, he said, adding that three parachutes were found near the crash site. No information was immediately available about what caused the accident.
The Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter plane carrying the instructors and skydiving pupils took off in partly cloudy conditions over the wooded and hilly area about 40 miles (60 kilometers) south of Brussels.
Nicolas Hormans of the Paraclub Namur, whose skydivers were among the victims, told RTL network that the plane was probably about 3 kilometers (2 miles) high when it suddenly went down. He said the nosedive would have thrown everyone aboard around with such force that they would not have been able to jump out and parachute to safety.
Such plane crashes in Belgium, a small country of 11 million people, are fairly rare.
Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo quickly issued a statement confirming the crash and saying his thoughts are with the families of the victims. King Phillipe was expected the visit the scene later Saturday.
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