TECH BUZZ: Even though this contraption looks like I made it in my basement, it’s actually a high-tech radar helmet that will potentially help rescue workers navigate smoke-filled and unfamiliar buildings. The technique it uses is called Simultaneous Location and Mapping, or, Slam! duuh duuh duuh, duuh duuh duuh let the boys be boys! Yea, Onyx! I knew you’d come back to me some day…

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POLITICS BUZZ: French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt was among 15 hostages rescued from the FARC a ‘Marxist-inspired’ insurgency in Columbia. Betancourt, who had been held captive for six years was rescued by Columbian soldiers posing as members of the FARC. She has said she will now work tirelessly to help free other hostages.

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