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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Michael Jackson's Limousine Gold plated be auctioned


Julien's Auction which is known Hollywood celebrities memorabilia specialist, plans to auction off next year's limousine "King of Pop" Michael Jackson. Want to know the distinctive Bentley limo? According Autoweek.com, car interiors and the goods inside coated with gold, leather and wood.

In addition to the limo, Institute of Julien Auction will auction 10 cars owned by "Mega Star" in Beverly Hills, California plus other items including the 2000 articles in 21 to 25 April next year. Informed all, Michael Jackson is considering a bus he used to tour to be auctioned.

Unfortunately, the auction agency has not given details of Michael Jackson's limo that will be auctioned. Just described, the details of the limo will be published near the time of auction. For those interested, can see first hand the goods belong to Michael Jackson who will be auctioned at 14 to 20 April 2009. Place, in the exhibition space created as a museum next to the Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles. 

Reportedly also, besides the car, the white gloves jeweled that worn by Jackson, also auctioned.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

"April Fools", Toshiba Sell Glasses Pirate


Beginning in April was a moment that is often used to surprise people with something that seems true. Surprise is often called "April Fools" is often done serious. For example by Toshiba to release a single-style glasses to watch the movie pirates in three dimensions.

Toshiba Toshiba is a tool called 3D Spectacle. Adequate tool embedded in the eyes when using it are reported to present the film becomes as real. Though only used in one eye, the 3D effects were felt in both eyes. Even to add 3D effects when used to watch a basketball game on the field for example.

"This is an ideal accessory for everyone, anyone who does not like using 3D glasses, but can not stand waiting for 3D display without glasses," wrote Toshiba on its website.

According to Toshiba on the page, the technology used in 3D Spectacle is a new breakthrough in terms of technical and design. Why? Because the 3D technology combines 3D Spectacle in small sizes. Two triangular polarized lenses together in parallel and mounted on the frame made ​​from black tungsten light but strong. The size is deliberately fitted with the eyeball.

On that page, Toshiba also includes ads in the form of video to illustrate the effects and how to use. At the bottom, included a link to buy. Just click to get pricing and specifications. However, if the link is clicked, what happens is ... "April Fools!".

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Because of the Intifada, Facebook sued US$ 9 billion


WASHINGTON - Facebook and its founder, Mark Zuckerberg, was sued for more than 1 billion U.S. dollars, by a citizen of Jewish descent. The reason is, Facebook does not act quickly immediately close the page on the social networking service that invites action intifada, against Israel.

The case began when up came the page titled "Third Intifada". Changes were made up users are intended to bring action against Israel. For violating the rules up, the page is closed after more than 500,000 people became fans of his.

The plaintiff, Larry Klayman, describes himself as a U.S. citizen native Jewish descent. He pointed up not act quickly and tend to refuse to close the page which was considered to encourage murder and violence against citizens of the Jewish religion.

Responding to the lawsuit, up rejected the charges that are considered unreasonable. "As long as we do not get complaint, we consider the case without a reason and we will fight the suit," said a spokesman for Facebook.

Facebook has been closing the page in question since last Tuesday after Israeli Minister of Public Diplomacy Yuli Edelstein sent a letter to Zuckerberg. Up reasoned earlier still maintain that page because it invites a peaceful demonstration. However, recently the page was used to raise the harassment by the visitors.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

With Flickr, Astronomers Reveal Comet Orbit


Two professional astronomers discover comet's orbit using the photos uploaded to the internet amateur observer.

By using the Internet search engine Yahoo, Dustin Lang from Princeton University and David Hogg of the Max-Planck-Institute fur Astronomy in Germany discover unique photo comet 17P/Holmes 2476. Comet Holmes is the brightest object in the solar system and attract astronografer worldwide.

Lang and Hogg enter their photos into Astrometry.net who then recognize the image the sky and measure star pattern. Each photo has the information retrieval. When some photos taken together, the two astronomers can see the path the comet in the sky. Lang and Hogg then compare their orbit data with information from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The result, match.

Currently, astronomers are trying to trace the path of other comets, Comet Hyakatuke. They managed to get about 3,500 photos on Flickr alone Orion Nebula. These findings suggest that for science research can be done by digging the photos on the Internet.

"Could make a survey of the sky with the pictures? answer is 'yes'," said Lang.

source : national geographic

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Fiesta Translucent 1 Million Units in Europe

A mainstay of Ford Fiesta hatchback segment or B class

COLOGNE - Ford Motor Company successfully listed its recent history by selling the Fiesta through the 1 million units in Europe since its launch in October 2008 to February 2011 (28 months). These achievements demonstrate the success of Ford's well in penetrating the European market because it also puts hatchback mainstay as the second best-selling car in the continent Blue since early 2009.

Fiesta production at Cologne (Germany) and Valencia (Spain) and record cumulative sales to 14 million units since its emergence in the market in 1976. "We thank our customers throughout Europe who provide great success for the Ford Fiesta," said Stephen Odell, Chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe in an official statement.

"The design is innovative with a sophisticated technology continues to record great success. The achievement of one million unit sales milestone is a great achievement, but there are many other accomplishments to be achieved along with a Ford Fiesta which continues to attract the attention of consumers and become stronger in European markets, "said Stephen.

In addition to success in the market, the Fiesta also named as a car with the highest security level in the United States, from the Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety United States based on new testing standards. Besides the U.S., Fiesta also won the award in some global markets such as China, Europe and Australia / New Zealand.

"Ford is committed to safety, including our efforts to get ranked the highest impact resistance test that consumers look for when choosing a new vehicle. Fiesta is the most recent example and demonstrate commitment to safety in addition efficient small cars can also be safe," said Sue Cischke, Group Vice President, Sustainability, Environment and Safety.