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The article discusses the booming manufacturing industry in Orlando, Florida, which is often overshadowed by its reputation as a tourism destination. Central Florida has become a national and global center for manufacturing, surpassing Georgia and New York in manufacturing employment. The theme park industry, particularly in Orlando, is a major driver of manufacturing growth, with skilled welders in high demand for constructing roller coasters and other attractions. Additionally, the aviation, aerospace, semiconductor, and infrastructure sectors are also keeping welders busy in Central Florida. The article highlights the efforts to train and certify a skilled welding workforce to meet the increasing demand in the region. [Extracted from the article]

The article states that introducing SuperSTEM, Scholastic's revamped SuperScience resource provides a blend of interdisciplinary articles, fortified connections in engineering, math, and novel digital tools to reinforce Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education. It mentions that the publication includes articles related to Earth Science, and Physical Science, each including specific learning objectives and teaching resources.

KANSAS Wilson Lake Dramatic stacked rock formations and scenic cliffs rim this lake, which also has several swimming beaches and hiking trails in the parks around it. From $40. verabradley.com OTHER "GREAT" LAKES Hey, they might not be the absolute largest splotches of blue on the Midwest map, but these favorites (often, though not always, the biggest lakes in their states) deserve a nod too. Lake of the Ozarks has more shoreline than California does coastline, Nebraska boasts white sand beaches, and tens of thousands of smaller lakes make the Upper Midwest look like Swiss cheese from the sky. [Extracted from the article]

The article profiles Scot Drake, the executive creative director of the Walt Disney Company's Imagineering division. Particular focus is given to his work at the company's amusement park in Shanghai, China. Additional topics discussed include the population of Shanghai, the history of the first Tomorrowland, which opened in 1955 and aimed to represent the year 1986, and how 1 in 4 U.S. office workers believe their company's tech is "ahead of the curve."

The article focuses on how engineers use forces, such as those from Earth's gravity, and motion to create fun and safe extreme roller coasters.

The article discusses about the safety features that re kept in mind while designing the roller coasters.

The article offers science news briefs on topics including the vomit comet roller coaster designed by BRC Imagination Arts, natural playgrounds and fluorescence among zebrafishes.

The article describes an activity program for making a roller coaster system at home.

The article offers engineering-related news briefs in the U.S. The $21 million-roller coaster Maverick at the Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio was aimed to be the fastest by using linear synchronous motors (LSMs) to magnetically propel its trains on the track. International Motion Control (IMC) Inc. was acquired by ITT Corp. for $395 million. Phyllis Russell was appointed executive director at Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) Foundation in Chicago, Illinois.

The article discusses the Eco-Ride passenger train developed at Tokyo University Institute of Industrial Science (IIS) using the engine-less design of an amusement park roller coaster. The train is powered by the conversion of potential to kinetic energy and uses track curves and aerodynamics to regulate speed. The Eco-Ride was designed to provide energy-efficient and low emissions commuter transportation to Japanese municipalities, particularly those damaged by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Presents information on the design and construction of a number of roller coasters. Details on the way the coasters work; Information on the technology and physics that goes into creating a coaster.

The article focuses on the psychological aspect and the design and construction of roller coaster. It says that rollercoaster defines human emotions and delimits physical boundaries. It notes that some psychologists implies that riding a roller coaster is another way to show rebellion against smother love and all its safety, a getaway from childhood dependency. It mentions that there were two types of roller coasters, wooden and metal. It infers that while wooden coasters feature careful pacing and studied mix of hills, curve wrenching and free floating, the metal one were inspired from the aerospace industry. Vice president Terry Brown of Arrow Development Co. reveals that the design of their metal coasters were ensured that biomechanical aspects are within the limits a rider can endure.

The article focuses on floor of exhibition "Soil for everyone" features digital clock surrounded by loving designed animations and frightening and motivational roller coaster shines but by the curators Karoline Mayer & Katharina Ritter knowingly planned.

The article offers various suggestions for designing a roller coaster including measuring the height of hills, choosing slopes for hills, and calculating the force of the ride, if the roller coaster will have loops.

The article focuses on the process of designing a roller coaster. It states that various factors that a roller-coaster designer should consider include the types of riders who will use the coaster, the space where the coaster will be built, and the kind of feel a coaster should have. It mentions that for steel coasters, designers can also use computers to calculate the force of the ride and its effect on passengers.

This article presents updates and inside information on articles appearing in "National Geographic." A photograph from the North Slope of Alaska is displayed. There is information on writer Mike Fay's efforts to save antelopes in the Sahara from extinction. Previews of upcoming television shows on the development of roller coasters and the discovery of the Gospel of Judas are also presented.

The article focuses on The Gravity Group LLC, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer of wooden roller coasters. The company did the engineering work for the first wooden roller coaster in China which opened in 2009. It also created the first wooden coaster with a banking turn in 2005 and retrofitted a wooden roller coaster called Hades 360 to include severe over-banked turn and upside-down twist inn 2013.

The article offers information on the Valravn dive coaster at Cedar Point, an amusement park on the shores of Lake Erie, outside of Sandusky, Ohio. Topics include Valravn stated to be the tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster in the world, and the unique design of Valravn, engineered by firm Bolliger & Mabillard, adds to the thrill factor by holding riders at the top of a 214-foot vertical drop for four seconds.

The article discusses the initiative of theme parks in San Diego, California in providing better services to visitors. The author highlights the theme parks, San Diego Zoo, Sea World San Diego and Legoland California Resort who plans to invest on better attractions for theme park goers with new program and event offerings. Information on investments made by companies include reconfiguration of the Africa Rocks by the San Diego Zoo, and the construction a roller coaster ride at Sea World.

The article informs that offers information related to the history of roller coasters. It is noted that development of roller coasters can be traced back to Russian ice slides, which were long, steep wooden slides covered in ice that were popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. It is noted that the first American roller coaster was the Mauch Chunk Switchback Railway built in the mountains of Pennsylvania in the mid-1800s to send coal to a railway.

Features innovations in roller coaster design. Exhilaration of plunging down the peak of a steep ride; Competition among parks for the highest coaster hills; Distinctions between steel and wooden coasters; Provision of safety features; Emulation of acrobatic maneuvers. INSETS: How roller coasters work.;Throwing riders for a loop.;The world's best coasters..

Focuses on the future prospects as far as roller coaster design is concerned. Varying views of the immediate future; Plans; Looking back at past designs; Optimism regarding the things that will develop in the future; Coasters that will debut in 1994; Decrease in the importance of restraint systems with better engineering; Prospects for wood coasters; Availability of computer programs.

Presents the different roller coasters available in fairs and amusement parks this 1997 season. Descriptions of the roller coasters; Companies who manufacture the roller coasters; Tallest and fastest roller coasters this 1997; Companies which are major producers of roller coasters in other countries; Tallest and longest stand-up coasters in the world this 1997; Description of the ride; Information about the different roller coasters offered by some parks in United States this 1997.

The article focuses on opening up of new coaster, Valravn in Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio and mentions its will feature heart stopping four second pause at the precipice of its highest drop, new height reached by roller coaster industry in 2016.

The article discusses the sculpture named Tiger & Turtle―Magic Mountain which is located at the hill in Duisburg, Germany. It states that the sculpture was made of 249 crafted steps that people can walk on. It also states that the roller coaster structure was created by artists Heike Mutter and Ulrich Genth and has become a popular sightseeing spot.

The article presents the views of several designers behind fun rides and fireworks. It mentions interest of Anya Lehrner towards a career in designing roller coasters for which she took advanced classes in algebra, geometry and trigonometry in middle school and high school. It also mentions role of Catherine Lantis to create pyrotechnic displays that light up the sky with blasts of color as a designer for Lantis Fireworks and Lasers in Fairfield, Utah.

The article lists the tallest roller coasters in the U.S. including the Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure park in Jackson, New Jersey, the Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, and Superman at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.

The article offers brief information on two construction toys such as the Thrill Rides: Hyperspeed Hangtime Roller Coaster Building Set featuring an inverted blaster motor and the Lincoln Logs: Collector's Edition Homestead from K'NEX.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience in teaching the impact of force in roller coaster design and reviews ten web resources for using the coasters in learning which includes process of designing at bit.ly/AIISystemsGol and money-handling at bit.ly/RollerRatios.

The article discusses technologies used in five of the craziest roller coasters which includes the Beast in King's Island in Mason, Ohio; Colossus in Thorpe Park in Surrey, England; and Formula Ros in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The article focuses on the traffic problem that is arising due to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It mentions that Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park above the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool is the country's highest-altitude roller coaster. It informs that Colorado Department of Transportation has developed a project of bypass construction to solve the traffic problem across the town.

The article discusses the process for designing roller coaster rides, which are placed in amusement park for fun. It is given that designers start designing coaster after analyzing the requirements of the amusement park it will be constructed in, including which material to use in making the coaster or what type of riders will use the coaster. After finalizing the coaster type, designers select materials to built it. It is also indicated that testing of coaster is necessary after completion.