A California judge has granted Britney Spears permisson to auction off the silver gown she wore to the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards to raise cash for the Haiti earthquake relief effort. Brit’s request to sell the garment for charity was granted during a two-hour conservatorship update meeting with Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Reva Goetz on Friday.
German carmaker Volkswagen just revealed details on the new Golf R, considerably different compared to the regular Golf in terms of exterior styling. The 2011 VW Golf R is powered by the same 2.0 TSI turbo four-cylinder direct injection engine that outputs 199 kW / 270 hp and 350 Nm of torque at 2,500 rpm, making it the most powerful version of the model series ever built.
The new Golf R is able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds and reportedly performs even better when shifted… (read more)
To focus on Republicans as being uniquely and tragically mockable (well, and Lieberman).
But one-year after finally toppling waiting-out, the worst President in American History (hey, stage your rally Buchanan people!) by electing at the very worst a hopey-changey center leftest. Well a year in, we’ve lost the hopey, we’ve lost the changey, we long ago lost the leftest — and apparently we’ve lost the center too.
A three-effing-year spending freeze on every thing but our ability to build bigger, better, bombs and stage more occupations of others. The National Security State gets another bonus so that most every actual American gets little security while every non-American gets to worry about the opposite of security. Seems like an idea David Broder could love, like an idea only John McCain and a Republican could have.
Good thing we made that guy President, huh?
Congrats on coming back to the Obama team, David Plouffe — hope you like beating up the people who voted for your guy, he sure seems to. Yesterday the President stated he would rather be a good one-term President than a mediocre two-term President.
Well, Barack, how about a little of each? Because you seem determined to get there.
After recent reports suggested that Scuderia Toro Rosso will indeed make the first testing session at Valencia’s Ricardo Tormo Circuit next week with their brand new STR5, the team finally confirmed it during the course of this week. With all eyes focused on Mercedes GP’s car launch yesterday, a media statement from STR appeared on the team’s site during the same day.
It stated that the brand new STR5 car will make its first public appearance in the very morning of the February 1 test day, at… (read more)
Look, we know we give Colorware a hard time — mostly because it regularly spits out miscast creations like the abominable Kindle or the unlovable DSi — but in the case of the Nook we’re a lot more ambivalent. Sure, on the one hand you can concoct clashing color schemes like the one above that only someone from Portugal can truly appreciate, but if you slide past the break you’ll find tasteful color combos are possible as well. Perhaps it’s the Nook’s simple logo on the back and straight-line color separation, but this is one instance where we might actually be willing to shell out the $125 asking price for a fresh paintjob. Hit the source link to try your hand at designing a prettier Nook yourself.
[Thanks, Kent]
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Just like its Swedish neighbor Saab, Volvo is currently involved in a complicated selling process that has until now reached several critical milestones. A new one is to be achieved on February 8, if the latest rumors on the matter are indeed true: Ford is looking to sell Volvo by early February, a move that will transfer around $1.8 billion into its accounts.
Obviously, both companies are still tight-lipped when it comes to this particular subject which, in most cases, is the first sign that… (read more)
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The chairman of the UN’s climate science body said he would not resign in the wake of a row about a mistake on glaciers that appeared in a key report.
Rajendra Pachauri told BBC News: “I am not going to stand down, I am going to stand up.”
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) admitted that it had made a mistake in asserting that Himalayan glaciers could disappear by 2035.
Critics say the mistake has damaged the scientific credibility of the IPCC.
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Jessica Simpson and celebrity pals Cacee Cobb and Ken Paves are teaming up with Nashville-based charity Soles4Souls to accumulate 50,000 pairs of shoes in 50 days for victims of the Haitin earthquake.
Visit www.50000shoes.com to find out how you can help.
Google Chrome has been around for more than a year, yet only now it has become a real alternative to Firefox. People loved Chrome’s speed and innovative interface, but a few major flaws and missing features prevented most of them from switching. With every release things got better and the last major hurdles are now gone as Chrome has finally g… (read more)
After back in November the new Polo has become the first Volkswagen to win the award in the last 18 years, the award ceremony held yesterday in Wolfsburg sealed the European Car of the Year 2010 crown on Polo’s legacy. The award has been accepted by Martin Winterkorn, Volkswagen chairman of the board.
"It takes a great team to build winners like the Polo. I am proud the Volkswagen Group has such a strong and motivated team that has made the Polo with its cutting-edge technology, quality … (read more)
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A UK parliamentary committee, the Science and Technology Committee of the House of Commons, on Friday announced an investigation into the Climategate emails, entitled “The disclosure of climate data from the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia.” This is the sixth body known to have opened investigations into Climategate, and the first parliamentary body.
The terms of reference for the parliamentary inquiry, which will hold an oral evidence session March 10, relate to the integrity of the data produced by the Climatic Research Unit at East Anglia University, the Independent Review that the university established to look into Climategate, and the extent to which CRU’s data has been integrated into the datasets of other international organizations. The parliamentary committee’s terms of reference are:
The Science and Technology Committee today announces an inquiry into the unauthorised publication of data, emails and documents relating to the work of the Climatic Research Unit (CRU) at the University of East Anglia (UEA). The Committee has agreed to examine and invite written submissions on three questions:
—What are the implications of the disclosures for the integrity of scientific research?
—Are the terms of reference and scope of the Independent Review announced on 3 December 2009 by UEA adequate?
—How independent are the other two international data sets?
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Sia hace unas semanas recibíamos la noticia de un conductor que recibió la mayor multa de velocidad de la historia, hoy queremos remontarnos mucho tiempo atrás. Concretamente para averiguar a que velocidad iba el primer conductor en la historia que fue multado por exceso de velocidad.
En 1899 Jacob German, un taxista, se convirtió en el primer conductor en ser arrestado por exceso de velocidad. La paradoja es que fue arrestado por el agente Roundsman Schueller que iba en bicicleta (si has oido bien). Jacob iba conduciendo por la avenida Lexington de Manhattan a la increible velocidad de 19km/h. Evidentemente las cosas eran distintas entonces y ni siquiera requirieron la documentación ni licencia de conducción, pues sencillamente en aquella epoca no existian.
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Ford Motor Company’s upcoming 2011 Explorer SUV means good news not only for customers but also for the industry – the company will create 1,200 jobs at its Chicago plant to produce the car, as the Associated Press reports.
Ford and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will make the official announcement at the factory today, but Quinn told reporters in Chicago yesterday that 1,200 jobs are to be added.
"Tomorrow, in one day, we’re going to get 1,200 new jobs for Illinois," Quinn was qu… (read more)
Mass Effect made waves in the world of eastern-style RPGs, but the game had some major flaws that dulled the experience. On the 360, the vehicle sections where you drove your land-based transport were often frustrating due to unwieldy controls. You spent way too much time in elevators as the game loaded the next section. Dealing with your inventory could be a nightmare. The PC version of the game addressed many of these issues, but Bioware certainly knew where it could go to make the game better for the much-anticipated sequel.
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The idea of downsizing engines has been around for a while in Europe. So people can enjoy a 1.4 liter engine which produces more that 170 hp, while benefiting from low fuel consumption, low CO2 emissions and, therefore, low government tax. Now it seems that this trend will also spread to more conservative car markets, like the US, says just-auto.com.
"Over the next 10 years, this mega trend will see average engine displacement in the US reduce from 3.6-litres to 2.9-litres, moving from V… (read more)
The Audi A1 design is based on a sports style with a lateral profile that holds its line from the front right across the roof and down to the rear of the car. The A1 will also have a muscular look but with sloping roof line for individuality and the impression of speed. The big news is that this contrasting curved roof can be ordered in a variety of colours as a small touch of personalisation to the car. Check it all out in the interesting video.
Audi will be aboard one of the most important sailing sports event worldwide this year, scheduled to be held between June 19 to 27. The German carmaker announced it has agreed to become the mobility partner of the 201 Kieler Woche (Kiel Week), provide shuttle vehicles for the fleet, and will be featured with its logo on all official advertising materials and clothing.
The four-ring brand will be present on posters, guiding systems, the walls behind the winners’ podium, official clothing, the … (read more)
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American manufacturer’s Chrysler Global Electric Motorcars division posted its to-date sales figures and reported the 40,000 electric vehicles sold managed to keep in on top of its segment. The GEMs sold so far managed to drive 500 million emission-free miles and helped save 19.5 million gallons of gasoline.
GEM is a successful example of how Chrysler Group is reducing CO2 emissions while answering customer needs for alternatively powered vehicles, Steve Bartoli – Head of Regulatory Affairs … (read more)
Although Saab is on the verge of a permanent collapse, the Swedish government sticks to its initial plan to stay away from the automaker, no matter if we’re talking about financial support or taking over a certain share. After rumors concerning a possible state aid for Saab emerged in the local media, representatives of the government clearly stated that no such decision was made but admitted that further talks will be held.
Dutch carmaker Spyker is currently seen as favorite to take control … (read more)
