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When he first transferred over to P-38s, he had no experience dive bombing with them and asked the other pilots how it differed from the bombers he'd been piloting. But he got completely wrong advice and on his first P-38 mission, he dove much too sharply for the smaller, quicker airplane and nearly went into the ocean, pulling out just 10 feet above the water as his plane kicked up a vapor trail. Another time, a large bomb banged against his gondola cockpit, warping it and sticking the gears. Ward was forced to land with his nose scraping the runway, and the impact when he hit the ground was so forceful that one of his shoulder straps snapped and the other shoulder was twisted savagely. Despite incredible pain, Ward flew missions for several more days until his captain sent him up to Manila to see a doctor.
GM's next generation Chevrolet Impala will remain FWD-based
Instead, Chrysler is developing new "Phoenix" high-output V6 engine to take the place of the Hemi. The engines will feature dual overhead cams, variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation. Ranging-topping variants are likely to surpass 300 HP, like its competitors, and provide better fuel economy than its Hemi counterpart. When it comes to actual vehicle platforms, General Motors is already taking steps to comply with the update CAFE. The company originally planned to resurrect the Pontiac GTO -- again -- using the same underpinnings as the upcoming Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac G8. Those plans are now shelved. "I think (the Monaro/Pontiac GTO) is gone for now," said GM's Bob Lutz. "We've got nothing in the product plan right now like that. We'd like to have, but you can't do everything." GM was to also build the next generation Chevy Impala using the same RWD platform.
First Look: Ten must-see iPhone apps
Back in June, Apple's decision to limit third-party access to the iPhone to just Web-based applications —at least, for the time being—left some developers feeling shut out of what figured to be a very popular mobile device. But software makers love a good challenge. And once the iPhone came out, any ambivalence developers felt about having to build Web-based applications soon gave way to a wave of programs geared toward Apple's smartphone. There are now hundreds of apps you can access through the iPhone's Safari browser, everything from iPhone-like interfaces to existing Web sites to clever new ways of leveraging the best handheld computer platform around. Where to get started? You could scour places like iPhone Application List and iPhone Widget List, which contain links to the many varied iPhone apps out there.
IGT Booth Represents 'The Right Vision - Right Now and for the Future ...
RENO, Nev., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- "The Right Vision -- Right Now and For The Future" is a theme that tells the story for IGT's booth at the 2007 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), scheduled for Nov. 13-15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As the gaming industry evolves toward an "open" network environment based on Gaming Standards Association (GSA) protocols for product interoperability and flexibility, IGT (NYSE: IGT) will demonstrate The Right Vision in games, systems and products available now, as well as those in development. "Tests are already under way at casinos to pave the way for the open network. However, our emphasis at G2E 2007, as always, will be on products available right now for our casino customers," said Steve Morro, IGT's Chief Operating Officer.
More than 50 arrested in separate incidents prior to UEFA Cup matches
LONDON (AP) -More than 50 people were arrested in separate incidents of fan violence prior to UEFA Cup matches in Austria and the Netherlands on Thursday. At least 13 were arrested when about 150 Rapid Vienna and Anderlecht fans clashed at the Westbahnhof train station in Vienna. No injuries were immediately reported, but police said brawling fans blocked two tramway lines and that broken glass was strewn across one of Vienna's main shopping avenues. Police said witnesses reported seeing some fans vandalize small outdoor drinking establishments and smash car mirrors. Rowdy groups of 20-30 bare-chested fans were seen drinking beer Thursday morning, and there was a heavy police presence around Hanappi Stadium. Police said fans of the two rivals had clashed last month in Belgium, and that hooligans were expected to stage a rematch in Vienna.
Scion Allows Consumers to 'Redefine' its Brand in Virtual World There ...
SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Makena Technologies, creator of the popular social virtual world There.com, today announced that Scion plans to continue and expand on its successful campaign in There.com, with a unique focus on user-generated content. Scion already runs a popular venue in There.com called Club Scion, a large-scale nightclub setting built inside each of the Scion xD, xB and tC models where members socialize, party and can interact with Scion content and explore the car interiors. To continue its successful marketing effort in There.com, Scion is allowing members to create their own graphic designs to adorn the outside of Club Scion. Members will create their designs and submit them to There.com where they will be featured as the "new look" for the exterior of the club.
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