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PHOENIX (AP) -- Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has started a program he calls "Pedal Vision," in which inmates pedal stationary bikes to generate electricity for television sets. T The bikes are customized to turn on connected TV sets once inmates at Phoenix's Tent City Jail pedal enough to generate 12 volts of electricity. An hour of pedaling equals an hour of television. Arpaio said inmates only will be able to watch television if they choose to pedal. He said he started the program with female inmates because they seemed more receptive. Arpaio said the only exercise female inmates have...
Published on Monday 26th of July 2010 10:26:54 AM
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Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has started a program he calls "Pedal Vision," in which inmates pedal stationary bikes to generate electricity for television sets. The bikes are customized to turn on connected TV sets once inmates at Phoenix's Tent City Jail pedal enough to generate 12 volts of electricity. An hour of pedaling equals an hour of television. Arpaio says inmates only will be able to watch television if they choose to pedal. He says he started the program with female inmates because they seemed more receptive. Arpaio says the only exercise female inmates have been getting is speed-walking...
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The consumer advocacy group, Consumer Reports, has announced that it will be removing its recommendation to purchase the eight Toyota models named in the latest 2.3 million vehicle U.S. recall. The move marks the first time that Consumer Reports has removed several models at the same time from the recommended list. Due to the serious nature of the recall, and the fact that Toyota has still not identified a sure fix for the recalled vehicles, CR says it has reversed its decision to recommend the eight Toyota models named in the recall. “This is an unprecedented event, ” said David...
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Nissan accelerator pedal pushes back to save fuel For drivers who like to step on the gas but don't want a higher fuel bill, Nissan Motor on Monday unveiled an accelerator pedal that pushes back to help motorists get more mileage. Nissan's "Eco Pedal" system is the latest salvo in the fight between automakers to woo customers with technology that reduces fuel consumption. The pedal automatically pushes back on the foot when the system detects too much pressure on the accelerator, informing the driver that he or she is using more fuel than required, Nissan said. An eco-driving indicator fitted...
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<p>BAN PHON KHAM, Laos - Villagers in this remote jungle hamlet have lived for years without electricity or telephones, relying on occasional visitors and a sluggish postal system for news of the outside world.</p><p>But soon many of its residents will be jumping on stationary bikes to pedal their way onto the Information Superhighway.</p>
Published on Monday 26th of July 2010 10:26:54 AM
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