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I’m Not Even Sure What Planet This Is Anymore

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Krock robot in Uganda by the banks of the Nile River, avoiding overheating. Credit: Tomislav Horvat and Kamilo Melo 2016

“Based on their experience in Africa, the researchers developed an improved version of the Krock platform, Krock-2, which is more robust, flexible, and waterproof. With less need for elaborate camouflaging elements like realistic latex skin, the upgraded robot has great potential for disaster response and rescue applications.”

Hey, nerds: if that thing comes towards me in a disaster response or rescue application, either it will be left in little pieces, or I will.

This . . . Is Not Honorable

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Critic Complains That Show Set in 1500s Japan Didn’t Have Any Black Characters
Western Journal | 3/15/23 | Michael Austin

The reviews for Disney-owned FX’s new hit miniseries “Shōgun” have been absolutely glowing.

That is, apart from one notable exception.

The series, based on a 1975 novel by James Clavell, follows the story of an English explorer in the 1500s who finds himself smack-dab in the middle of an intense political conflict unfolding in the Japanese empire.

Though many seem to be enjoying the show, one critic — writer William Spivey — felt it was failing for one major reason: There is no black representation.

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SI Swimsuit Madness : Round 4 Matches 105 & 106 : Round 3 Matches 79 & 80 Results

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Round three is over and we move back over to the winners side with this week’s matches, 105 & 106.

Results

Round 3 Match 79

Natasha Barnard 109 Defeates Kelly Gale 63

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Round 3 Match 80

Sailor Brinkley-Cook 95 Defeats Lacy Schnoor 67

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This week

Round 4 Match 105

Alyssa Miller vs Bo Krasmanovic

Alyssa Miller

  • Round 1 Match 4 Defeated Ana Ivanovic 130-67
  • Round 2 Match 50 Defeated Aly Raisman 133-57
  • Round 3 Match 81 Defeated Alana Bouchard 105-47

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Bo Krsmanovic

  • Round 1 Match 7 Defeated Bregje Heinen 243-22
  • Round 2 Match 52 Defeated Brooks Nader 110-42
  • Round 3 Match 82 Defeated Anna Kournakova 95-81

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Round 4 Match 106

Christen Harper vs Hailey Clauson

Christen Harper

  • Round 1 Match 10 Defeated Chrissy Tiegen 208-18
  • Round 2 Match 53 Defeated Chase Carter 148-43
  • Round 3 Match 83 Defeated Dominique Piek 122-45

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Hailey Clauson

  • Round 1 Match 15 Defeated Gigi Hadid 125-54
  • Round 2 Match 56 Defeated Hannah Ferguson 81-80
  • Round 3 Match 84 Defeated Georgia Gibbs 99-63

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