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On the Cover
A Personal Brand of Determination and Vision
We sit down with Hollywood producer, director, screenwriter, actor and stuntman BJ Davis. He shares the extraordinary accomplishments of his 30-year career and gives us an exclusive sneak peek at his next film.
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Table of Contents
Letter from the Editor
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From Garbage to Ethanol
In the motion picture Back to the Future Part II, Dr. Emmett Brown refuels the DeLorean time machine with garbage. These days, that technology is not so far-fetched.
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NASA’s Spirit Rover: Five Years on Mars, But Could the End Be Near?
Its exploration mission on the “red planet” was originally planned to last only three months. After numerous obstacles, the rover has survived much longer, but are its days numbered?
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Ride Like a Champion
Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk releases a new gaming experience that aims to teach kids about living a healthy lifestyle.
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Move Over Petroleum, Algae is Coming
A new eco-friendly technology could soon replace petroleum. OriginOil, Inc. is developing an innovative technology that can transform algae into a renewable source of oil.
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Unforgettable Vocals
Vocalist Lisbeth Scott shares with us her experiences working on some of the biggest blockbuster movies and discusses her new album and campaign called “Hope Is a Thing.”
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An Urban Icon in America
The Empire State Building is not only famous for its appearance in the movie King Kong, but also its vibrant history.
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Perseverance Knows No Boundaries
Ricky James has become one of the most recognized figures in off-road racing. His accomplishments are an example of boundless perseverance.
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40,000 Miles in 248 Days
Learn about an expedition that will take motorcycle enthusiasts around the world.
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Finding New Talent
Boy George has been busy these days working on a new album. He is also supporting the world’s first online creative community, called Talenthouse. We caught up with Boy George and asked him about his new project.
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Smile, You’re on Photo Radar!
It seems as though photo radar is everywhere these days, but how exactly does it work?
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Digital Marketing at Its Best
Jason Yim and Trigger LLC design high-end Web sites and games to market big Hollywood movies.
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Technology News and Tips
Epic Action WIDE ANGLE Video Cam
Securing Your USB Flash Drive with Windows 7
Robots: The Interactive Exhibition
The Subaru WRX STi TRAX
Wireless Alarm System
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External Drive
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Railroad Safety Operations
Have you ever wondered how railroad crossing warning signals work? Brian Lehman, who serves as railroad safety supervisor with the Ariz. Corporation Commission Railroad Safety Section, tells us about the technology behind the crossing signals.
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