Walt Disney World unveils incredibly scary, robotic version of President Obama (Engadget)

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/politics/Walt_Disney_World_unveils_robotic_version_of_President_Obama'; Now, we've never been to this "Hall of Presidents" at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida (our parents instead taking us to real, disused dungeons and battlefields for family entertainment), but we're thinking about heading down there today -- not because the newest animatronic addition -- ...

Robots scrub up for surgery in Springfield hospitals (Lincoln Courier)

Springfield’s two downtown hospitals — which actively compete for patients and the favor of doctors from throughout central Illinois — both have acquired the newest version of a robotic surgical system that hospital officials say will help physicians provide better experiences for patients.

St. John's, Memorial turn to surgical robots (The State Journal-Register)

Springfield’s two downtown hospitals — which actively compete for patients and the favor of doctors — both have acquired the newest version of a robotic surgical system that hospital officials say will help physicians provide better experiences for patients.

Robotic surgery is here (Beloit Daily News)

By Sara Siekierskissiekierski@beloitdailynews.com

Medicare may stop covering device used in prostate, ovarian cancer treatment (Naples Daily News)

The NCH Healthcare System purchased the system in 2004, investing nearly $5 million for the technology and for remodeling space in its cancer center on Fourth Avenue North. For five years, Medicare in Florida has paid for CyberKnife treatment of prostate cancer. That’s potentially about to change and Medicare coverage could end this fall, according to a spokesman for First Coast Services Options ...

Trends & Innovations - Friday (Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! Finance)

Robotic surgeon finds shrapnel

David Cook: Coolidge Park Carousel Is Off The Track - And Response (7) (The Chattanoogan)

We have two little children, and for the last five years, have delighted in seeing their delight every time we ride the Coolidge Park Carousel. It is a gem, a treasure of Chattanooga.

Conflicting economic forecasts (South Sound Business Examiner)

The newly-arrived chief economist for Tacoma Public Utilities, Bill Dickens, said this week that he strongly believes "we will see economic growth in the South Sound in fourth quarter 2009 and continuing into (at least) the first half of 2010."While the author of "Economics for the 'Hood'" told a Needs Assessment breakfast meeting of United Way of Pierce County that "we will see a reversal of ...

Black Market Gear: Deals of The Week (IGN Gear)

HD monitors, robotic cleaners, invincibility stars, and much more. Presented By: The 411 on credit monitoring services There are many Credit monitoring services available today that can help you manage and protect your credit. These services often include daily reviews of your credit data, email alerts when something changes on your credit reports, analysis tools, identity theft insurance and ...

Moonlighting's a way of life for workers in tough job market (USA Today)

Most weekdays at 5:30 p.m., after putting in eight hours as an insurance agent in Lawrenceville, Ga., April Hamby scurries about 100 yards to the Kroger supermarket two doors away. She's not there to pick up some milk and bread.