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Google is looking to buy yet another company, this time in the voice- and video-communication sector. The company has made an offer to acquire the Norwegian Global IP Solutions (GIPS) for $68.2 million in cash. GIPS provides technologies and solutions for voice and video communication over IP (Internet Protocol). Google has an interes… (read more)

The longest snake in the entire world is called the python.  

There is a type of the python called the reticulated or regal python, which could be as long as thirty feet.  Its length is its major weapon that the snake uses to hunt its prey.  

First it coils around the victim animal tightly so as to cease its breathing and later on swallows it in one single gulp.  Although the python possesses enough strength to swallow an ox, it does not go for the big animals and in lieu chooses smaller animals, which it could have no trouble swallowing.  

If soon after having its meal, some factor contributes towards disturbing the python, its digestive system could not handle that tension and ergo chunders out the animal it had just swallowed in a whole single piece.  It is not poisonous and the list of its victims does not contain man.  

Mostly pythons reside in trees.  Some of them also like to lie in the water where it is cool and pleasant.  Region wise, pythons are found in the tropics and sometimes also on the outskirts of the Malay region.

Mientras Gemballa entra en liquidación, otro preparador compatriota, Hamann, sigue en funcionamiento y ahora publica todos los detalles de las modificaciones que podrán hacer los propietarios de esta curiosa versión del BMW Serie 5. En esta ocasión, los cambios no son solamente estéticos sino que afectan igualmente a la mecánica.

Los nuevos componentes del exterior se centran entre otras cosas en mejorar la aerodinámica del vehículo. El paquete se compone de unos spoilers frontal y trasero que se montan sobre los de fábrica, unos faldones deportivos y un pequeño alerón trasero. Asimismo, la suspensión neumática se ha rebajado para ofrecer un aspecto más deportivo, y las salidas de escape de acero inoxidable garantizan un sonido atronador sea cual sea la versión que los equipe.

El conjunto de modificaciones externas se completan con unas enormes llantas EVO de 22 pulgadas y de aleación ligera de aluminio diseñadas específicamente por Hamann para los modelos de gran tamaño de BMW. En cuanto al habitáculo, el preparador alemán ha incorporado nuevos pedales con acabado de aluminio y las alfombrillas de color negro tienen una inscripción plateada en la que pone “Hamann”. Además, los clientes pueden escoger entre diferentes tapicerías elaboradas por el fabricante de modificaciones.

Por último, la variante diésel del Serie 5 Gran Turismo, el 530d, ha recibido algunos cambios que permiten aumentar su rendimiento. La potencia pasa de ser 245 CV a 275, y el par motor máximo sube de 540 Nm a 620 disponibles a 1.750 revoluciones por minuto. Todo ello gracias a una reprogramación de la electrónica del bloque. Hamann no ha anunciado todavía el precio que cuesta elevar un Serie 5 GT a este nivel.

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The picture basically says it all.

From the Deepwater Horizon Response Flickr:

GULF of MEXICO – Gas from the damaged Deepwater Horizon wellhead is burned by the drillship Discoverer Enterprise May 16, 2010, in a process known as flaring. Gas and oil from the wellhead are being brought to the surface via a tube that was placed inside the damaged pipe. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Kelley.

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To the meat lovers, this may either be a good or a bad news for you. Eating processed meat – such as hotdogs, salami, luncheon meats or sausages – increases the likelihood of heart disease whereas red meat does not seem to be as harmful. A research group in Harvard University found that people who about 50g of processed meat everyday also raised the risk of diabetes; however, those who ate unprocessed meat such as beef, pork or lamb had no risks even if they ate twice the amount  of those who ate processed meat. This was also despite the fact that both, processed and unprocessed meat, have a similar fat content.

The research showed that the difference may lie in the salt and preservatives added to processed meat. Salt increases blood pressure in some people and is also a risk factor for heart disease. In a study conducted on animals it was seen that nitrate preservatives, can further contribute to atherosclerosis and reduce glucose tolerance which can lead to heart problems and diabetes. Processed meats contain about four times more sodium and 50 percent more nitrate preservatives.

Dariush Mozzafarian, assistant professor in the department of epidemiology at Harvard School of Public Health and co-author of the study, said that the study also found that the consequence of eating processed meats is dramatic: a 42 percent higher risk of heart disease and almost a 20 percent higher risk of diabetes.

Victoria Taylor, a senior heart health dietician at the British Heart Foundation, said “If you like red meat, this can still be included as part of a balanced heart-healthy diet. Go for lean cuts and aim to cook from scratch using healthier cooking methods like grilling or baking. If you need to add flavor, then try using fresh and dried herbs, spices and chillies instead of salt.” Renata Micha of the Harvard School of Public Health, leader of the study, said “Based on our findings, eating one serving per week or less would be associated with relatively small risk.”

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Sony’s PlayStation 2 is the best-selling video game console to date. By the end of the year, however, that title could be handed over to the Nintendo DS.

It’s the Dutch bunny Miffy’s 55th birthday, and to celebrate, Green House has knocked together the cutest little MP3 player ever. More »










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The tech media is still very preoccupied with Facebook’s latest privacy debacle, another one in a long line of similar situations with little consequences for the social network. It looks like this will be no different. While a few have, publicly, decided to close their Facebook accounts recently, there are plenty coming in to fil… (read more)

Rumor has it that a new firmware for the PS3 will be coming soon. System Software version 3.40 had reportely been released to developers since late last week.
 
 
 
 

Finalmente y tras varios años de perdidas, General Motors ha vuelto a dar benificios. En concreto, desde el año 2007, GM no ha dado ningún beneficio hasta este primer trimestre de 2010. En concreto, el gigante del automóvil ha ingresado 865 millones de dólares.

Durante el año 2009, registraron 6.000 millones de dólares en perdidas. También debemos mencionar que parte de estos ingresos son debidos a la venta de Saab (123 millones de dólares concretamente).

Parece ser que General Motors se recupera más rápido de lo previsto y podria ofrecer un gran crecimiento económico durante el resto de trimestres de lo que queda de este año.

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Change The Oil In Your automobile. A great video tutorial showing you the basics of car maintenance; that of changing your car’s oil. This simple guide will increase the lifetime value of the automobile. Learn how to carry out the perfect oil change.

Please follow this steps and than check the video guide:

Step 1: Setup

Find level place to work. Let engine run to warm up the oil. Drive car slowly onto the wheel ramps.

Step 2: Brake Wheels

Set parking brake and brace the back wheels.

Step 3: Get Down

Get under car and locate the oil drain plug on oil pan.

Step 4: Position Container & Drain

Lay down old newspapers to protect ground, then position container so it will catch the oil. Then unscrew the oil plug and let it drain into the container. It could take upto one hour to let drain completely. When oild no longer drains, replace the oil plug.

Step 5: Remove Old Oil Filter

Always replace oil filter when changing the oil. Use oil fliter wrench to unscrew. Be careful!! Oil filter contains hot oil. So use the gloves and handle with care.

Step 6: Replace New Oil Filter

Coat the rim of the new filter with new oil. Screw into place, but don’t over tighten.

Step 7: Fill Her Up

Find oil fill cap near engine, then remove. Place funnel into hole. Pour into the proper type and amount, as listed in your car Owner’s Manual. Then check oil by re-inserting and removig the dipstick.

Step 8: Clean Up

Replace the fill cap, carefully dispose of the old oil filter, clean up any excess drippings on the engine or the ground. Don’t forget to dispose of your old oil at the local recycling facility.

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Learn how to jack the rear of the car to change its oil as an expert mechanic demonstrates his oil changing technique in this free car maintenance video.

General Motors has announced that the Chevrolet Volt will be capable of utilizing special Google-sourced GPS software from an Android cell phone, which will also work in conjunction with GM’s OnStar service. Together, Volt owners will be able to pinpoint the location of their vehicle on their Android, as well as access turn-by-turn navigation directions.

GM had previously announced that Volt owners will be able to utilize special software from their Android phones, but now they have released details about the ability to pinpoint their vehicle’s location, and relate it to their current location should they be outside of their vehicle.

Google’s Android phone will now feature an extra navigation tab for the Volt mobile app program which when accessed will show the location of their Volt on a Google Map, as well as the user’s current location relative to the car. Once the two locations are established, users can get voice-guided directions back to their Volt via the Google Maps program on the Android mobile phone.

Users can also use a voice command to choose a location that they wish to drive to once returning to the Volt, relay it to the car, and have the the directions ready for the driver once the Volt is started.

(More after video)

GM says that the new advanced features will not be available at launch, but will come later for the 2.0 planned upgrade for the Volt mobile app.

At launch, the following features will be available:
· Charge status display – plugged in or not and voltage (120V or 240V)

· Flexibility to “Charge Now” or schedule charge timing

· Display percentage of battery charge level, electric and total ranges

· Ability to manually set grid-friendly charge mode for off-peak times when electricity rates are lowest

· Send text or email notifications for charge reminders, interruptions and full charge

· Display miles per gallon, electric only miles, and odometer readings

· Shows miles per gallon, EV miles and miles driven for last trip and lifetime

· Remotely start the vehicle to pre-condition the interior temperature

   

Source: Leftlane

Thank God they were safe! Ashley Olsen was onboard on a United Airlines jet that needed to make an emergency landing after a fire broke out in the cockpit. E! online reports that  the jetliner made an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport.

Olsen was among the 100 passengers of the Los Angeles bound plane. She was with her boyfriend, Justin Bartha, who starred as the groom in “The Hangover.” “Californication” actress Pamela Adlon was also aboard with Jarrod Spector who is the publicist for the Broadway show “Jersey Boys”, as confirmed by Entertainment Tonight.

The plane made an emergency landing at D.C.-area airport because a passenger reported smelling something burning, and saw a crew member carrying a fire extinguisher to the cockpit. Many were alarmed but instead of worrying, they took pictures of the flames in the cockpit. It was good that no one was harmed. FAA spokeswoman Holly Baker confirmed to The Washington Post that a small fire broke out in the cockpit. She said the fire was contained before the Boeing 757 carrying 105 passengers and seven crew members landed. She said no criminal action was suspected. Passenger Phil Lobel told The Associated Press that flight attendants went over emergency instructions with passengers in the exit rows. Half-dozen emergency vehicles were waiting on the tarmac when the plane touched down, he said.

The National Transportation Safety Board spokesman Keith Holloway said Monday the board has assigned three people to investigate the case. He said they will be examining the cockpit to determine the cause of the fire.

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En Spotify anuncian dos nuevas modalidades alternativas a las actuales: de pago por un precio de 5 euros (pero sin el soporte offline y la versión para móviles que sí ofrecen en la de nueve euros) y gratis sin necesidad de invitación, con limitación en este caso de 20 horas como máximo de escucha semanales. Muchos están interpretando que esta limitación en el tiempo de consumo de Spotify se aplicará a todos los usuarios gratuitos, pero tal como están explicando en los comentarios del post anuncio, la versión “Free” (la de los usuarios que han recibido invitación) se mantiene inalterada y las 20 horas sólo aplican a la nueva modalidad “Open” que es de registro abierto a todo el mundo.

Tras las nuevas modalidades de Spotify parece que tenemos un esfuerzo importante por aumentar la base de usuarios que pagan frente a los que lo utilizan gratis con publicidad. Limitar el número de horas cuando éstas añaden ingresos por aumentar el stock de “minutos de publicidad” tiene sentido sólo si lo que se quiere empujar es que la gente se suscriba, algo que refuerzan con una nueva modalidad más asequible, a mitad de precio si sólo lo usamos en el ordenador. En todo caso creo que están dando una pista clara de la viabilidad de Spotify pasa por el pago o, al menos, un mayor porcentaje de usuarios que pase por caja.

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European car sales were down 7.4 percent for the month of April, 2010, compared to the same time last year. It’s the first fall in ten months for the European car market, which has so far showed itself to be quite robust in the face of the international economic crisis. Germany’s market was hit particularly hard, with a decline of 31.7 percent, while the UK and France were up 11.5 and 1.9 percent, respectively.

Of the car companies, the largest decrease in sales was registered by Fiat, with a decline of 27.3 percent, followed by Toyota (down 20.7 percent), General Motors (19.1) and Ford (down 13 percent). Volkswagen managed to keep its losses to less 7.4 percent, while some brands were lucky enough to record gains: Renault (up 8.7 percent), BMW (up 13.1 percent) and Nissan (up 38.3 percent).

April European car sales

As we expected, Apple has refreshed its solitary plastic MacBook (favored by cheap-ass students), bumping it from 2.26GHz to 2.4GHz. Hard drive capacity is the same as last October’s refresh, but the real story is the extra three hours’ battery-life. More »










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A legend from the world of music, Ronnie James Dio, the singer who delivered heavy metal music to its listeners and the replacement for Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath, leaving his memories behind and music listeners sad, died at the age of 67. His wife and manager, Wendy Dio, made the news public as she posted on Dio’s official website. No official word on the cause of death was recorded, but quite a few sources linked his death with the stomach cancer which was diagnosed earlier.

“Today my heart is broken. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away.”, told her wife in a statement on the website.
Ronnie James Dio acted as a replacement for Osbourne in Black Sabbath in the year 1979. The band which had been falling on the charts, was given a brand new look as the latest album, “Heaven and Hell” sold over 1 million copies. In 1981 he left the band to form Dio but later marked his return in the 1990s.
Dio born on July 10, 1942, started his career with a local band called ‘Vegas Kings’. Later joining a band called ‘Rainbow’ in 1975, his career made a jump start from where his name got known.

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RM Auctions believes it has just sold the world’s most coveted car – a rare 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. The marque (chassis no. 4675 GT), in unmistakable Ferrari red and with the prancing horses emblazoned on the hood, has an excellent pedigree. One of only 36 250 GTOs originally produced and one of a limited few with Series II GTO bodywork, it left the factory in April 1963 and was subsequently raced by Guido Fossati, Jean Guichet, Oddone Sigala, Vincenzo Nember and Luigi Taramazzo, rarely finishing outside the top three in its class and achieving numerous race wins…
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The Google I/O 2010 developer conference is upon us and there are plenty of big announcements scheduled for the two-day conference, most of which we don’t know about. One new feature that Google has now confirmed after it inadvertently got out is the Google Feed API 2.0. The Feed API enables users to embed a syndicated feed … (read more)

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into a potentially leaky fuel-tank problem with the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.

The investigation was launched on May 12 and covers an estimated 33,000 Corvettes.

There have been 30 reports from consumers alleging either leaking liquid or fuel vapor coming from a tank, NHTSA said. In 12 of the incidents, the tank was replaced or identified as the source of the leak. Corvettes have two fuel tanks.

There have been no accidents or injuries associated with the problem, General Motors spokesman Alan Adler told AW. He said GM has received notice and will comply with the investigation, which is an early step in determining whether a recall could be required. It could also result in closing the investigation.

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