Self Driving Car in nəˈvædə

 Chris Gerdes Director for the Center of Automotive Research at Stanford, gave a talk at the TEDxStanford. His main point was that if a car was to be completely autonomous, it should at least be comparable with the very best human driver. This in turn means it should be able to reach high speeds without flinching.His claim is that that a vehicle should be able to go upward of 150 MPH without error.

Chris Gerdes of Standford

During his time on TED , Chris made mention of Futurama, an exhibit at the 1939 World's Fair. Contrary to popular opinion, this is not merely a Matt Groening directed cartoon. The Futurama exhibit was sponsored by GM who at the time promoted self driving vehicle as part of a futuristic society. 

 Futurama Exhibit Article

Real life examples of Autonomous car driving include the one mentioned in the video. Google obtained the right to "Drive" their car in the Sate of Nevada. Just for Chris Gerdes reference,we pronounce it nəˈvædə not the other way. You can check out the info on how Google obtained licensing for that particular project

Google Car Legal to Drive in NV.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Nationaly & Locally in Northern Nevada October 2013

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month began over 25 years ago. NBCAM's intent was to provide invaluable information on this disease and generate greater access to supportive services. Many companies and groups work in conjunction with the American Cancer Society to raise awareness and help those who are fighting. 

 View the NBCAM Website for more details  Wikipedia Article on NBCAM

Facilities that provide low cost screenings can be easily located; this encourages early screenings and prevention. according to available statistics, 1 out of every 8 woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer.  Early detection of this terrible disease is absolutely crucial. When breast cancer is detected in the early stages, the survival rate in 98%, we would love for it to be 100%!  Early detection planners are available for many smart phones and on your desktop.

Create Your Early Prevention Plan   See American Cancer Society's Available Programs

Possible Tax Deductions for Breast Cancer Patients

Local Efforts in the Nevada Community 

Nevada Health Centers is sponsoring a specialized early detection license plate. The proceeds from these plates will go towards the Mammovan. Nevada Health Centers Support Info The Mammovan in Nevada is a resource for woman in remote areas, or people who are uninsured and low income. In Addition, The local Carson City Think Pink Event was held at Red's 395 Grill. Admission was free and all proceeds went to Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center for cancer education. Carson City Thinks Pink