The
Congressional Medal of Honor has been awarded to a young Marine who
defied orders so that he could rescue fellow Marines and soldiers under
fire in Afghanistan. Dakota Meyer was a 21-year old corporal in 2009
when he was credited with helping to save 36 lives and killing eight
enemy fighters in the midst of a vicious battle. Meyer left the service
after his tour of duty and now works in construction. Source Link
You’ve heard of electric cars, but what if the power for them came from the road itself? Japanese auto researchers are working on a system that would transmit power from charging plates buried in roadways through tires with special steel belts to charge battery systems in electric cars. The concept might be limited to major highways because of the high cost of rebuilding roads with the charging systems. Source Link
You’ve heard of electric cars, but what if the power for them came from the road itself? Japanese auto researchers are working on a system that would transmit power from charging plates buried in roadways through tires with special steel belts to charge battery systems in electric cars. The concept might be limited to major highways because of the high cost of rebuilding roads with the charging systems. Source Link
Forget the big bucks to be earned in blockbuster films -- Hollywood’s top-paid man last year made much of his money in comedy while wearing a wig and a dress. Forbes Magazine says actor Tyler Perry earned $130 million in part as the producer, director and star of the Madea films in which he plays a feisty grandmother. Perry beat out producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Steven Spielberg for the top paycheck honor. Source Link
