Unique driving simulation helps URI researchers test effectiveness of highway signs

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Unique driving simulation helps URI researchers test effectiveness of highway signs
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation, in partnership with the University of Rhode Island, recently completed testing of a unique driving simulation aimed at improving communication to motorists about accidents, construction, general congestion and natural disasters.


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Soft economy speeds newspaper decline, job cuts

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(AP) -- The newspaper industry's downward spiral is accelerating as the weak U.S. economy depresses already-tumbling advertising revenue and forces more rounds of job cuts and other trims.

FAA outage reveals odd computing practices

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(AP) -- When a computer glitch at a Federal Aviation Administration center caused widespread airline delays this week, it served as a reminder that the U.S. flight system is waiting for a modernizing overhaul. ...

Phone companies prepare backup plans for Gustav

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(AP) -- The tropical storm bearing down on the Gulf Coast could be a test for the country's wireless carriers, which faced criticism and a regulatory push after Hurricane Katrina took out networks.

EU blocks US, Japan, Taiwan bid for WTO ruling on hi-tech imports

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The WTO said Friday that the European Union had blocked a joint request by the United States, Japan and Taiwan for the Geneva-based body to settle a dispute over duties on high-technology imports.

Millions of young Chinese addicted to 'unhealthy' Internet games: report

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Around four million Chinese youngsters are addicted to the Internet, mainly attracted by "unhealthy" online games, state media reported Friday, citing a top legislator.
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