With a wider tunnel and a stronger conveyor system running through the middle of it, one of InVision's airport machines can swallow a log.

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At very best, the system will barely squeak through the 1980s, in constant danger of running short of funds.

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By running several scoops through the handling system, Curiosity can scrub the film from Chimra.

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Through the combination of calendar and navigation functions, for example, the system would know if the driver is running late due to traffic, so it could automatically ask if the driver wants to contact the parties of upcoming meetings and inform them about the delay.

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Australia's 76 senators are elected through a proportional system in the country's eight states and territories for a six-year term (half running for election every three years).

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