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ZyXEL is at the forefront of networking technology yet again in the consumer electronics segment with their latest release, touted to be the first fixed LTE (Long Term Evolution) CPE/SOHO router in the world. The model, known as the ZLR-2070S, is basically an all-in-one, multi-service gateway which leverages compact, system-on-a-chip (SoC) technology in order to deliver cost-effective, non-FPGA-based LTE connectivity to the masses. LTE is most possibly going to be the next big thing, so to speak, in wireless communications technology as it is full well capable of delivering blazing-fast multimedia connectivity on an all-IP platform. Consumers who have gone for LTE would definitely tell you the stark difference in upgrade of performance and services over Internet-enabled fixed and mobile devices that are connected via LTE. Apart from that, LTE also opens up a whole new era of connectivity across various industries which include (but are not limited to) consumer electronics, appliances, health care, public utilities and telematics. Regardless of whether it is meant for residences or SOHOs, the ZLR-2070S aims not to disappoint by offering a feature-rich, future-proof hardware platform that is optimized for multi service. This will comprise of broadband Internet connectivity, a couple of VoIP ports, home networking through a four-port, 11n wireless switch, a USB port which allows you to hook up a plethora of devices including printers and storage. Service providers are also able to take advantage of the ZLR-2070S by enabling Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) support and other smart home automation services. You will find that the ZLR-2070S boasts superior data rates of up to 50Mbps throughput in theory, which is much speedier compared to current 3G technologies like HSPA/EV-DO. The router’s 4G wireless connectivity makes it ideal for operators who want to offer such a service in rural or other traditionally under-served markets where new wireline deployments are normally cost-prohibitive. Apart from that, the level of portability afforded makes the ZLR-2070S perfect for virtually any scenario where customers require high-speed, multi-user Internet access in a temporary location. Bosses ought to love this as there would no longer be any more excuse for their minions to claim that there is no Internet connection in the vicinity – assuming 4G connectivity is widespread worldwide.

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Annoying, pathetic cheaters don’t stand a chance against the mighty game developers. No cheat is gonna get them out of this one. Infinity Ward has now released patches for both PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Modern

While rumours of the HTC HD2 being dropped by Vodafone UK is circulating, on the other side of the world another carrier is set to get the device soon.

Tata DoCoMo, the joint venture between the Indian conglomerate and the Japanese carrier, is currently testing the HTC HD2, and the smartphone is set to become available on the 15th December there.

The price is expected to be in the 35000-40000 Rupees range ($750 to $860) which is around the same as elsewhere in the world.

Read more at Cellbharat here.

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Convertible, Crossover, Mini, Off-Road

According to the know-it-alls (in a good way, naturally) at MotoringFile, America’s second-smallest brand plans to debut a new R60 Countryman-based soft-roader called the Mini Moke at the Detroit Auto Show next month. What’s more, if public reaction is favorable enough, the Moke could be in production by 2012.

Like the original model from Morris, we’re told to expect an open top with a stripped-out interior, sort of like a less-rugged Jeep Wrangler. All-wheel drive will be included, and we’d expect the chassis to be jacked up a bit to enable a modicum of off-road ability. We’re not entirely sure how a vehicle based on the Countryman could recall the ethos of the original, but we look forward to finding out.

[Source: MotoringFile.com | Image: FaceMePls – C.C. License 2.0]

REPORT: Mini to debut off-road Moke concept in Detroit originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, you can help EFF times two by taking these two easy steps right now:

1. Sign the Open Letter to President Obama. When President Obama took office, he promised to usher in a new era of government transparency, and instructed federal government agencies to comply with Freedom Of Information Act Requests “promptly and in a spirit of cooperation.”

   Today, however, some of those agencies are working overtime to prevent the release of important records which deserve the sunlight of public scrutiny.

   Sign the open letter to the President imploring him to be true to his commitment to an open and transparent government.

2. Vote for EFF. After you sign the letter, vote for EFF. The 50 nonprofits on CREDO’s 2009 list will divide $3,000,000 based on percentage of votes received from CREDO customers and activists. CREDO will give you 100 points to vote — give all 100 to EFF!

Voting ends December 31, so please take action now. You’ll not only be helping EFF with our FOIA work — you’ll also be helping to funnel substantial money to EFF for our work defending online civil liberties wherever they are threatened.

The Star of David is an easily recognized symbol of Judaism, so what better way to present a dessert at a Hanukkah party than with a cake baked in the shape of that six-pointed star? A silicone Star of David Cupcake Pan bakes six small cakes, each the size of a large cupcake, in the shape of the Star of David. The details of the star are imprinted in the base of the cake and you’ll see the design if you invert the cakes to serve them. Fortunately, the silicone allows you to turn these cakes out very easily and you don’t need to worry about the points sticking to the pan. The pan is also freezer safe and can be used for Jello molds and ice cream/sorbet molds if you don’t want to bake. You can even bake big star-shaped ice cubes and pop them into a bow of punch.A Star of David Bundt Cake Pan can also turn any of your favorite bundt cake recipes into a treat perfect for a Hanukkah potluck. The Nordicware pan has great detail, is made of heavy gauge aluminum and has a nonstick interior, although I would definitely grease and flour the pan to ensure that all the ridges of the star pattern come out cleanly.

Filed under: Coupe, Japan, Nissan, Rumormill

Nissan’s plans to revive the 240SX (Silvia in JDM parlance) has almost become a running joke, right up there with the fake moon landing and Tom Cruise’s heterosexuality. But still, this old chestnut carries forth, with a new report from Insideline’s editor in Japan who says the coupe’s revival is due to hit the market sometime in 2011 or 2012.

Details, per usual, are both scarce and obvious. The next-generation Silvia will supposedly be built atop Nissan’s popular FM platform (370Z, Infiniti G, etc.), come in a 2+2 seating configuration and tip the scales around 2,800 pounds. Naturally, as the S15’s successor, it will be a front-engine, rear-drive setup, and is rumored to be packing a turbocharged 1.8-liter inline-four putting out around 200 horsepower. A naturally aspirated variant will also be available to keep the cost of entry low, but the turbo’d model is obviously the pick of the litter and should deliver a 0-60 time of between six and seven seconds.

IL’s man in Japan points to the Nissan Foria concept (shown above) as the stylistic inspiration, but notes that the coupe would only be “loosely based” on the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show concept. Judging by Nissan’s recent design endeavors, we doubt the Foria — or as previously rumored, the Urge concept — will be a heavy influence on this supposed Silvia revival.

Although we’re all for more budget-oriented FR sports cars, the popularity of the Toyota FT-86 is sure to be a factor in Nissan’s decision to bring the 240SX back to life. That, coupled with the unknown demand for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe (Hyundai doesn’t break out Genesis Sedan from Coupe sales in its monthly reports) makes the proposition of a new 2+2 from Nissan even more hazy. So until we hear something solid from Ghosn and Company, we’ll resume our normal respiration routine.

[Source: Insideline]

Yes, Again: Nissan rumored to be reviving 240SX, bringing it to the U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The gold rally has been losing steam over the past week but compared to rallies of years past, this one shot up like a bat out of hell.

Chart courtesy of Barry Ritholtz and The Chart Store.

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The Great Tree Story continues as Topatoi now has a second episode. If you enjoyed the first one, then you’re in for a treat this one’s longer than the first episode and Boolat Games already has

For more than 25 years, the Dresser Masoneilan LincolnLog® has been the premier solution for high pressure liquid letdown applications designed for pressure drops up to 450 bar (6500 psi). The LincolnLog product line provides multi-stage pressure letdown control with excellent trash tolerance providing a reliable long-term solution for critical service applications.

The LincolnLog is an axial flow valve with large flow passages ideal for high pressure liquid letdown applications where cavitation and dirty fluids are major concerns. Some typical applications include pump recirculation, feedpump start, spray water control, water reinjection and separator letdown.

The LincolnLog is available in standard designs to meet a wide range of high pressure anti-cavitation applications in both globe and angle body options. One of the major features is the large flow areas which allow for safe passage of entrained solids through the valve without damage.

The LincolnLog is also available in various optional configurations, including soft seat design for bubble tight shut-off as well as cryogenic construction.

Benefits

The LincolnLog design combines a traditional top entry valve with a simple yet effective trim design using a minimum number of parts. Unlike other severe service valve designs, the LincolnLog valve offers single piece plug and liner components for added reliability and easy field service.

The robust construction provides reliable, trouble-free operation helping to maximize process uptime. Plus, versatile options allows end users to minimize inventory and training while the heavy guiding provides smooth operation.
The result is improved process control and higher process yields.

DST now presents the new unit DR-010B MH1, equipped with a humidistat!

This dehumidifier is equally the same as DR-010B but it is equipped with a built on humidistat to simplify the installation. The humidistat is from Sauter, to ensure a high level of reliability.

DR-010B is DST smallest dehumidifier and weighs only 12 kg. DR-010B MH1 can be used for installation such as for pump-stations, crawl spaces under houses, small storages and much more.

Contact you nearest DST representative to get information on which dehumidifier to choose!

The CR recycling machines built by Carnevalli were designed to process flexible plastic materials , aiming the best cost-benefit ratio, such as : HDPE,LDPE,LLDPE< PP, and many other. The main goal of these machines is to meet the need of flexible packaging manufacturers to process and recycle their own waste or scrap originated by their converting processes and also to those companies dedicated to the sole purpose of re-granulating these wastes to sub supply plastic processing companies. All sizes of CR machines are fitted with degassing systems to allow recycling of printed materials.

Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Performance, Aston Martin

2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage – Click above for high-res image gallery

Reports from the British Isles and a new batch of images from the manufacturer indicate that Aston Martin has quietly prepared a few minor revisions for its entry-level V8 Vantage for the 2010 model year.

Among those changes are clear tail lamps (like those on the V12 version), side sills borrowed from the N400 edition and “magnum silver” mesh for the hood and side vents. There will also be some new optional equipment, including the ten-spoke, 19-inch forged, diamond-turned alloys pictured on the car above, carbon-Kevlar seats that trim 17kg off the curb weight, and a 1000-watt Bang & Olufsen stereo.

Along with the mild visual upgrades and the new optional equipment, Aston has cut the V8 engine’s carbon emissions, the manual-equipped model dropping from 328 g/km to 315 g/km, and the Sportshift model dropping to 300 g/km. The changes are applied equally to the coupe and Roadster, with order books reportedly open now with deliveries beginning early in the new year. Check out the updated model in our high-resolution image gallery below.

[Source: Aston Martin via CAR magazine]

Aston Martin updates the V8 Vantage for 2010 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Earlier this year, we wrote about a lawsuit in North Carolina, where the judge friended one of the lawyers, and read and exchanged messages about the case with the lawyer on Facebook. That, obviously, seemed a bit extreme — but what about just the plain old act of “friending” between a judge and a lawyer. Down in Florida, they’ve decided that’s simply not allowed at all:

Whether a judge may add lawyers who may appear before the judge as “friends” on a social networking site, and permit such lawyers to add the judge as their “friend.”

ANSWER: No.

That doesn’t leave much room for ambiguity, does it? But, as Venkat Balasubramani notes, this is somewhat ridiculous. Judges and lawyers often have social relationships beyond the court, and pretending those don’t exist just on Facebook seems pretty artificial.

My question to the advisory committee is whether this means that it’s now inappropriate for a judge to have lunch with a lawyer friend, or engage in email banter with lawyer friends? Is attending the same party now off limits? I assume these actions would still be viewed as appropriate, given that lawyers and judges interact socially (and publicly) all the time. What’s so special about Facebook friendship?

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Adding to the Ford Flex’s already sizable reputation as one of the coolest people movers on the market, the Friends of the National Automotive History Collection (NAHC) recently bestowed upon it a new honor, awarding it 2009’s “Most Collectible Vehicle of the Future.” Apparently, the Flex’s unique, retro-modern styling not only makes it a hear turner today but also guarantees it plenty of limelight at the Woodward Dream Cruise in 2034.

Ford is naturally elated by the news. “We are delighted that the Ford Flex has been recognized by the NAHC as having a design that will become a collectible of the future,” said Kate Pearce, Flex marketing manager at Ford. “We knew from the start that we had a vehicle with stand-out design that looks like nothing else on the road, but that also meets the needs of our customers looking for passenger space with innovative technology and great fuel economy,” she said. “Reaction from our customers has been fantastic and we hope they will enjoy their cars long into the future.”

Of course, some critics may dismiss the optional wood paneling, mini fridge, and panoramic moonroof as red herrings meant to distract from the fact that, at its core, the Flex is nothing more than the Windstar’s cleverly-disguised successor. While they may be right in some respects, it is imperative that naysayers not forget that while the Flex may posses some inherently minivan qualities, it still remains unparalleled in its class. In 2034, the Dodge Caravan will be rusting out behind a tool shed in northern Michigan, the Toyota Sienna will be scattered in charred bits along I-95, and the Honda Odyssey will still be lame.

Source: Ford

The Samsung Mondi Windows Mobile MID has been released some months ago, but we have seen very few reviews of the device pop up.

Mobiletechreview has fortunately stepped up to the plate and has published this video review showing the beautiful UI and comparing it to contemporary devices such as the HTC HD2.

The WIMAX device is currently available from BestBuy for $500, with WIMAX service running at around $30 per month from Clear.

Despite the device having the same screen size as the HTC HD2 the device in some ways seem more useable  as a Mobile Internet Device and I think if used as intended succeeds in its goals.

Read the full review here.