Singapore Airlines Targets Global Stage With Major Jet Buy
Singapore Airlines plans a near billion dollar purchase of 10 Boeing 747 jumbo jets with options for three more. The deal aims to expand routes globally, backed by 25 percent equity, 25 percent aircraft sales, and 50 percent bank financing.
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Change in Work for Older Men Since 1900
Historical data show that in 1900 about two of three men over 65 were employed, while today only one in four of men in that age group work. The statistic reflects shifts in retirement patterns and longevity.
Robot learns to think for itself at London college
At Queen Mary College in London an AI robot named Junior, a three wheeled device with a rotating top camera, is trained to learn by trial and error. Its brain uses the IC 1904s computer and a micro-processor linked by radio. It senses battery levels from high to extremely low and seeks recharging when hungry.
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