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By Mindy Weisberger "Flippy" the robot has learned the hard way that your co-workers can make or break you The burger-flipping robotic fry cook has been temporarily "retired." Why? Because the robot's human colleagues couldn't keep up with it. Built by Miso Robotics, Flippy, described on the company's website as "the world's first autonomous robotic kitchen assistant," was touted as a high-tech helper for fast-food restaurant kitchens in a statement announcing its unveiling in 2017. Equipped with a spatula-tipped arm, Flippy was built to operate alongside human workers and to increase efficiency in cooking and grill maintenance. But poor Flippy faced unexpected challenges in meeting the demands of hungry restaurant patrons, and was relieved of his responsibilities after only two days on the job. But it wasn't Flippy's fault. Rather, the robot's human co-workers weren't able to assemble the burgers as quickly as Flippy could grill the patties, USA Today reported. Flippy joined the staff working the grill at a CaliBurger restaurant in Pasadena, California, on March 5, where he was tasked with flipping burgers and scooping them off the grill once they were fully cooked, Miso Robotics representatives announced in a statement released that day. The robotic fry cook combined a jointed arm — capable of wielding a spatula or a grill scraper — with cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) and thermal vision that enabled it to tell whether a burger was raw or well-done. To ensure that all burgers were thoroughly cooked, Flippy would monitor each patty in real time, using a display screen readout to inform its human co-workers when a burger is ready for dressings and a bun. Flippy wasn't intended to replace people but rather to serve as "extra hands" at the grill, Miso Robotics representatives said in the statement. CaliBurger prepared for Flippy's debut with a special cooking area designated as the robot's kitchen domain, including a sign that read "Flippy's Corner." But Flippy's introduction did not go as smoothly as planned, as there were not enough people working behind the counter to dress the finished burgers at the pace Flippy could make them, a CaliBurger representative told USA Today. Miso Robotics announced in 2017 that autonomous burger-makers like Flippy would be installed in more than 50 CaliBurger locations around the world by the end of 2019. But for now, the one location willing to take a chance on a robot fry cook has temporarily turned off its spotlight. The Pasadena CaliBurger's website still urges customers to "Come see Flippy in action," though Flippy's schedule has been amended to read "to be announced." 2


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BY MORGAN CUTOLO A lot of people love it, but they don’t realize how harmful it can be for their health

Admit it: you absolutely love the smell of your new car as you’re driving off the lot. Scientists haven’t figured out why everyone loves the smell of a new car so much—maybe it’s because people associate the smell with the luxury of having purchased a new set of wheels. But the smell that comes along with your new ride is actually really toxic and can be harmful to your health. Robert Weitz, a certified microbial investigator and founder of RTK Environmental Group, says that the new car scent you’re smelling is actually made up of something called volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. The new car smell occurs when the various materials that make up your car “outgas” and release VOCs. The materials used in the interior of a new car include polyurethane or polyester and various paints, plastics, and sealants. The VOC molecules released from these materials do eventually evaporate, but in the beginning, they are very harmful to humans, especially in a confined space. “There are many VOCs that cause cancer (carcinogens) and most will produce symptoms in many individuals including respiratory, headaches, and joint and muscle pain. We are all built differently and the VOCs have different effects on all of us,” says Weitz. As the new car smell fades over time, so do the VOCs—but on warm days, the materials can start to “outgas” again. One way to combat the issue is to keep your windows open when you can and don’t inhale as deeply every time you get into your new car. 4


They’re legumes. According to Merriam-Webster, a nut is only a nut if it’s “a hard-shelled dry fruit or seed with a separable rind or shell and interior kernel.” That means walnuts, almonds, cashews, and pistachios aren’t nuts either. They’re seeds.

BESTANDDELE: 1 kg brood deeg 250 gr bacon 250 gr sampioene 2 x 330 ml room 250 ml gerasperde kaas METODE: Maak brood deeg in bolletjies en plaas in oondpan. Sprinkel die gaar gebraaide bacon en mushrooms bo-oor. Voeg die room bo-oor die bolletjies en strooi 250 gr gerasperde kaas bo-oor. Bak in oond vir 30 min teen 180°C. Genoeg vir 18 persone. Foto en resep deur Leon Boetiekie Hartman 5


BY MEGHAN JONES There are a few reasons this number gets such a bad rap

There are plenty of common fears that, even if we don’t have them ourselves, we totally understand: spiders, heights, creepy clowns. And then there’s the number 13. It’s a number just like any other, and yet there are horror movies about it; some buildings intentionally have no 13th floor; and plenty of couples avoid getting married on the 13th of the month. The technical name for the fear of 13 is triskaidekaphobia, and while it is rare, about 9 to 10 percent of Americans are, at the very least, uneasy about the number 13. What makes this number so scary? Well, there’s no single reason behind the widespread fear. Historians have pinpointed a few potential reasons for 13’s prevalence as an unlucky number. The most popular theory about the origin of this fear is biblical: there were 13 diners at the Last Supper. The 13th to arrive was Judas, who betrayed Jesus. In Norse mythology, too, a table of 13 proved unlucky, to say the least. According to one of the myths, the primary 12 gods were dining together peacefully until the god of mischief (and frequent superhero-movie villain) Loki showed up. As soon as this 13th guest arrived, chaos and carnage ensued. The superstition that a table of 13 diners spells bad news even made its way into Harry Potter. On its own, there are no problems with the number itself. It’s 13’s proximity to the number 12 that makes it look bad, according to scientists and mathematicians. In many ancient cultures, 12 was considered to be a perfect number. Civilizations as far back as ancient Sumer based their systems of telling time around the number 12. There are 12 hours on a clock, 12 months in a year, and 12 phases of the Zodiac. Twelve is also the largest number that also has one syllable (in English, at least). As the number immediately following this “perfect” one, 13 seemed flawed, inspiring unease throughout the ancient world. So factors from both myth and math have combined to make this particular number more maligned than any other. The uneasiness about the number, dating back to ancient times, has been compounded over the years to create a very real, modern fear. 6


By Rachel Swatman

Irishwoman Sinead Kane has just achieved her second Guinness World Records title, after running a staggering 130.50 km – around the equivalent of three marathons – on a treadmill. The 35-year-old athlete broke the previous record for the Greatest distance run on a treadmill in 12 hours (female) by 1.88 km. Sinead is legally blind as she only has 5% vision. She has a form of visual impairment called snow blindness – she was born without irises so her eyes let in too much light – which means she sees whiteness rather than darkness. She wanted to attempt this record to challenge preconceptions about disabilities. The attempt took place in The Clayton Hotel Gym, with her ultra-runner coach John O’Regan there to cheer her on. John has been working with Sinead for years and was the person who encouraged her to go for this tough endurance challenge. Guinness World Records adjudicator Jack Brockbank was on hand to officiate the attempt and members of Allianz Ireland were also there, as Sinead is working with the car insurance company on an advertising campaign. In 2017, Sinead became the first blind female to complete a marathon on each continent, after completing seven marathons on seven continents, within seven days. The first of these marathons was Antarctica and the feat came to an end 6 days 9 hours and 25 minutes later in Sydney, Australia. As well as being a two-time Guinness World Records title holder, the inspirational woman can also boast two PhD doctorates, she is a certified mediator, writer with the Irish Criminal Law Journal, qualified solicitor and motivational speaker. 7


A “jiffy� is the scientific name for 1/100th of a second. Blue-eyed people tend to have the highest tolerance of alcohol. Every year more than 2500 left-handed people are killed from using right-handed products.

More than 50% of the people in the world have never made or received a telephone call. The cigarette lighter was invented before the match. Sea otters hold hands when they sleep so that they do not drift apart. The male ostrich can roar just like a lion. Mountain lions can whistle.

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081 333 0449 081 202 8391 081 657 0704 081 711 9482 081 657 0703 061—302302

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Wat sê die regulasies daaromtrent—Regulasie 48(4) - (6) bepaal hoe en wanneer dit aangebring moet word Lees dit asb deur en herstel jul voertuie se nommer plate sodat dit aan die vereistes kan voldoen - die nommer plaat is jou identifikasie en daarom is jou regte woonadres en posadres baie belangrik. NIKS, behalwe die NA plakker, mag binne 150 mm van die nommer plaat aangebring word nie. (4) The owner of a motor vehicle must cause the number plate of the motor vehicle to be affixed thereto, from the date of licensing of the motor vehicle, in the manner referred to in subregulation (6), whether or not that motor vehicle is operated on a public road, but this subregulation does not apply in respect of a number plate which is removed from a motor vehicle for the purpose of effecting repairs to the motor vehicle or number plate, and while that motor vehicle is not operated on a public road. (5) A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a public road – (a) if a license number or anything purporting to be a license number, which is not applicable to the motor vehicle, is displayed thereon; (b) if the license number is in any way obscured or has become illegible, except if the license number is temporarily obscured or illegible by reason of a cause beyond the control of the driver of the motor vehicle; (c) while, subject to subregulation (2) – (i) any design appears on the number plate or if the plate is fitted to a number plate holder, on that holder; and (ii) there appears within 150 millimetres of the license number applicable to that motor vehicle, a design, ornamentation, figure or letter which is not a component part of the standard equipment or construction of that motor vehicle, but this paragraph does not apply to a distinguishing sign of the country of registration affixed in terms of the Convention; (d) which, if the motor vehicle is deemed to be registered and licensed by reason of it being registered or licensed in any country, does not comply with the legislation of that country relating to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles and matters in connection therewith; (e) which is registered in any country other than Namibia, without displaying the distinguishing sign of the country of registration allocated in terms of the Convention; (f) if the vehicle is registered in Namibia and displays thereon a distinguishing sign other than the distinguishing sign allocated to Namibia in terms of the Convention; or (g) on which a plate is affixed on which a license number appears which is not applicable to that motor vehicle or anything purporting to be a license number. (6) A number plate must be affixed(a) in such a manner that it is not easily detached; (b) to the back of a motorcycle or trailer; (c) one to the back and one to the front of all other motor vehicles; (d) in an upright position or within 15 degrees of that position; (e) in such a manner that each letter and figure thereon is clearly legible; and (f) in such a manner that the whole number plate is clearly visible.

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