For the record - July 10, 2010
Drone accidents: An article in Tuesday’s Section A about accidents among military drone aircraft identified Col. Jeff Kappenman as director of the Center of Excellence for UAS Research, Education and Training at the University of North Dakota and retired Rear Adm. Thomas J. Cassidy Jr. as president of the aircraft systems group at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, which makes Predator and Reaper drones. Kappenman resigned from his position in May. Cassidy assumed a new role, consultant and chairman of the executive committee, at his company in mid-March.
Auto sales: An article and chart in Wednesday’s Business section about forecasts for fewer U.S. vehicle sales said industry analysts at Barclays Capital estimated that 11.2 million vehicles would be sold in the U.S. this year. The figure is 11.7 million vehicles.
Pain perception: An article in Monday’s Health section about how people feel pain differently included a quotation that read, “If you took a portable radio that needs a AAA battery and you put in a large D battery, you could burn the circuit out or cause static.” While in some instances changing the power supply in a circuit could damage the circuit, a device powered by a AAA battery would simply run for a longer time when powered by a D battery.
Outfest film festival: A Hot List item about the Outfest film festival in Thursday’s and Friday’s Calendar sections said the festival’s opening gala, featuring the film “Howl,” was happening Friday. In fact, the gala and the screening were on Thursday. Outfest runs through July 18.
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