Sunday, November 2, 2014
new game The Crew preview
Ubisoft's cross-USA driving RPG is an ambitious use of modern gaming's connectivity, John Robertson talks to The Crew's crew about their plans.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
11 iPad mini 3 cases you'll love
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Sepang MotoGP: Marc Marquez takes record-equalling 12th win of 2014
Marc Marquez took his first MotoGP victory since August as he defeated Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo in the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang.
After his astounding streak of 10 wins in the first 10 grands prix of 2014, Marquez had only won once in the following six races, and crashed in three of them.
He finally put that right in Malaysia, though only after a first-corner brush with Lorenzo that dropped him to eighth.
Lorenzo had made a good start to put his Yamaha between Honda duo Dani Pedrosa and Marquez as they approached Turn 1, where contact between the two champions sent both wide.
While Marquez dropped all the way to eighth, Lorenzo pulled back onto the line in third place, and then swiftly overtook both fast-starter Andrea Dovizioso's Ducati and Pedrosa to lead at the end of the opening lap.
Pedrosa then fell from second place at the final corner on lap two, but there was little respite for Lorenzo as Valentino Rossi and the recovering Marquez were soon on his tail.
The lead trio spent the first half of the race covered by just a few tenths as they ran in a very tense three-bike train.
After many, many attempts under braking, Rossi finally got ahead of Lorenzo at half-distance.
Marquez followed the Italian soon afterwards, with Lorenzo - who was running a harder front tyre than his rivals - then falling away in third place.
Rossi held on a little longer before Marquez made it past, although it took the final two laps of the race for the Honda to shake the Yamaha off completely.
Marquez's win draws him level with Mick Doohan for the record of 12 premier class victories in a single season, and he can now break that mark in the season finale at Valencia in a fortnight.
Rossi's second place increases his advantage over Lorenzo in the battle for the championship runner-up spot. This is now an all-Yamaha affair with Pedrosa out of contention after crashing for good when back up to 13th place.
Dovizioso developed a problem in the closing laps and tumbled right back to eighth place, which meant Stefan Bradl and Bradley Smith ended up battling for fourth, with the German coming out on top.
Pol Espargaro bravely rode to sixth despite breaking a bone in his foot in a Saturday practice crash and having some very close calls with Yonny Hernandez, who finished seventh.
Attrition levels were high again: in addition to Andrea Iannone non-starting due to arm injuries from a Friday clash with Marquez, Aleix Espargaro and Alvaro Bautista collided early on, and Cal Crutchlow parked his Ducati from sixth with a mechanical problem.
After his astounding streak of 10 wins in the first 10 grands prix of 2014, Marquez had only won once in the following six races, and crashed in three of them.
He finally put that right in Malaysia, though only after a first-corner brush with Lorenzo that dropped him to eighth.
Lorenzo had made a good start to put his Yamaha between Honda duo Dani Pedrosa and Marquez as they approached Turn 1, where contact between the two champions sent both wide.
While Marquez dropped all the way to eighth, Lorenzo pulled back onto the line in third place, and then swiftly overtook both fast-starter Andrea Dovizioso's Ducati and Pedrosa to lead at the end of the opening lap.
Pedrosa then fell from second place at the final corner on lap two, but there was little respite for Lorenzo as Valentino Rossi and the recovering Marquez were soon on his tail.
The lead trio spent the first half of the race covered by just a few tenths as they ran in a very tense three-bike train.
After many, many attempts under braking, Rossi finally got ahead of Lorenzo at half-distance.
Marquez followed the Italian soon afterwards, with Lorenzo - who was running a harder front tyre than his rivals - then falling away in third place.
Rossi held on a little longer before Marquez made it past, although it took the final two laps of the race for the Honda to shake the Yamaha off completely.
Marquez's win draws him level with Mick Doohan for the record of 12 premier class victories in a single season, and he can now break that mark in the season finale at Valencia in a fortnight.
Rossi's second place increases his advantage over Lorenzo in the battle for the championship runner-up spot. This is now an all-Yamaha affair with Pedrosa out of contention after crashing for good when back up to 13th place.
Dovizioso developed a problem in the closing laps and tumbled right back to eighth place, which meant Stefan Bradl and Bradley Smith ended up battling for fourth, with the German coming out on top.
Pol Espargaro bravely rode to sixth despite breaking a bone in his foot in a Saturday practice crash and having some very close calls with Yonny Hernandez, who finished seventh.
Attrition levels were high again: in addition to Andrea Iannone non-starting due to arm injuries from a Friday clash with Marquez, Aleix Espargaro and Alvaro Bautista collided early on, and Cal Crutchlow parked his Ducati from sixth with a mechanical problem.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Israel plans to build their angry Palestinians Yarusalem
The announcement by the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu angered the Palestinians who said it would inflame tensions in the eastern sector of the city which has been plagued by almost daily clashes for the past four months.
"The government has decided to advance the planning of more than 1,000 units in Jerusalem -- roughly 400 in Har Homa and about 600 in Ramat Shlomo," a source in Netanyahu's office told AFP.
The source also confirmed Israel was to advance plans "for infrastructure projects in the West Bank," without giving further details.
The news emerged just weeks after hardline settlers took over 35 homes in Silwan, a densely populated Palestinian neighbourhood on the southern edge of the Old City, sparking fury in the West Bank city of Ramallah and condemnation from Washington.
And Jibril Rajoub, a senior member of Abbas's Fatah faction, warned it would likely fuel further violence.
"Such unilateral acts will lead to an explosion," he said just days after a 21-year-old Palestinian from Silwan rammed his car into a crowd of Israelis, killing an infant and a young woman.
"The Israelification of east Jerusalem is the most provocative act for us as Palestinians, as Muslims, as Christians, as Arabs," he said.
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Washington was "deeply concerned" by Israeli settlement plans.
"Israel's leaders have said they would support a pathway to a two-state solution, but moving forward with this type of action would be incompatible with the pursuit of peace," she said.
Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that Abbas had called for an emergency UN Security Council session over the east Jerusalem violence, as well as what he termed Israeli "aggression" at the nearby Al-Aqsa compound.
- The root cause -
"The root cause (of the ongoing unrest) is the Israeli occupation -- the frustration, the disappointment, losing hope in the future are all symptoms of what is going on on the ground," Rajoub said.
"Even the Americans have started to understand that Mr Netanyahu is responsible for what's going on."
Netanyahu denied Israel's actions in east Jerusalem had fuelled anger on the Palestinian street.
"The violence against us is not the result of construction in Jerusalem... it is because of our enemies' desire that we not be here at all," he said, pledging to crack down on the unrest until calm was restored to the city.
"You cannot build peace on a foundation of lies and illusions. And the root of this conflict always has been and always will be the refusal to recognise the Jewish state in any borders at all."
Over the weekend, police fired tear gas at hundreds of Palestinians at a "symbolic funeral" for the perpetrator of Wednesday's car attack, Abdelrahman Shaludi, who was shot by police as he fled and later died of his wounds.
The car attack sparked clashes between stone-throwers and police in Palestinian neighbourhoods which continued until Shaludi was buried late Sunday night under tight security restrictions, with the number of mourners restricted to 50.- 'Jerusalem is burning' -
Lior Amichai of Israeli settlement watchdog Peace Now also said the announcement on construction in Har Homa and Ramat Shlomo was likely to stir tensions.
"There is never a good time to do such things, now more than ever as Jerusalem is burning," he told AFP.
Israel seized east Jerusalem during the 1967 Six-Day War and later annexed it in a move never recognised by the international community. It views the city as its undivided capital and does not consider construction in the east as settlement building.
But for the Palestinians, who want east Jerusalem as capital of their future state, Israel's ongoing construction there is a major issue.
Israel's settlement policy was one of the main reasons for the collapse of the latest US-led round of peace talks in April, prompting the Palestinians to push ahead with diplomatic plans to seek international recognition.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
2014 SMMT day was like a hop _in car wash with 100mph speed limit
Usually getting soggy and cold isn’t very appealing to us but when we get the opportunity to test dozens of new cars back to back on a range of high-speed circuits at Millbrook in Bedfordshire it only seems to add to the fun! The SMMT (Society for Motoring Manufacturers and Traders) day then was off to a great start. We joined the sea of journalists on a conveyor belt of octane-induced hot laps where the keys to the McLaren 650S, Maserati Ghibli, Alfa Romeo 4C and BMW i3 were jangling at the next stop.
With a strict 15 minutes allotted for each test drive we had to form relations with the models pretty quickly and then learn how to tease out their best characteristics. Of course you can only get a snap-shot of the picture but by what we experienced all you new car buyers are in for a lot of fun!
Let’s start with the high-end McLaren 650S – what a machine! Despite its intimidatingly beautiful exterior it doesn’t give you the diva attitude you would expect. It is perfectly balanced, pretty comfortable, obviously very quick (0-62mph in 2.9 seconds), highly stable and has very authoritative brakes. The centralised navigation screen provides you with convenience while parking sensors and cameras are also available as an option. The cabin is race-focussed but it also feels luxurious and those scissor doors are a real crowd-pleaser too!
Now on to the Maserati Ghilbli diesel – yes a diesel – but trust us, it is a very slick one and your business associates are likely to be very impressed! It seems to blend performance, practicality and luxury very well although the interior materials were not quite as tactile as we would expect. The quad exhausts, furrowed headlamps and double-spoke alloys are sure to appeal to young execs with a £50K budget. The Diesel version will also return between 30 and 40mpg and boasts low C02 emissions too. It is still fairly weighty and could do with a bit more pace but it has pleasant driving manners and looks very prestigious.
The Renaultsport Megane 265 Cup Chassis is pure hedonismon wheels! Its neck-jerking acceleration and composed handling make you want to fling it around a lot but whether you could live with the firm ride probably depends on you being young and non-arthritic!
SEAT Leon FR’s 2.0 diesel TDi had us lusting for its 150 PS (147 hp) and 320Nm (236 lb ft) of torque which also translates to a pretty explosive jaunt around Bedfordshire’s countryside. Its 0 – 60 mph happens in a pretty decent 8.4 seconds (with either the manual or DSG gearboxes) and at top speed it is well planted. The level of grip is reassuring and the little hatch has a playful character although the steering feel could be a little sharper.
The V8 engine of the BMW M3 Coupe Limited Edition 500 is absolutely phenomenal; from the moment you fire it up you can just feel that 420bhp vibrating like a genie in a bottle and all we wanted to do is let it out to play! That seven-speed M double-clutch transmission with DRIVELOGIC emphasises that Germanic precision we all know and love and with 400Nm of pulling power, it will make light work of any over-taking scenario. The special edition model puts only a £1,000 premium on the price despite having £4,000 worth of extras. As well as the seven-speed M double-clutch transmission with DRIVELOGIC, it also boasts high-gloss black alloys, piano black BMW Individual trim with ‘One of 500’ cut into it by laser, electronic damper control as well as a wealth of technology and infotainment.
We are sure that recent pictures of the Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing 1.6 200bhp model haven’t escaped your notice of late – all that brazen orange paint, those sporty alloys, carbon that fibre splitter, lowered body and side skirts are a boy-racer’s eye candy, right? Inside there’s plenty more faux carbon as well as body-hugging seats. You need the hugging too as it is a lively machine with a pretty formidable suspension, wider track and four-piston callipers. Even the ride is bearable!
We were also pleasantly surprised by the Corvette C7 Stingray 6.2 V8 manual model which feels very refined and has plenty of low-end torque. Its striking looks, elegant composure, smooth gear changes and innovatively-styled cockpit all work in its favour. There’s plenty of thrills to be had from that V8 but if you apply some restraint you can get fairly respectable fuel consumption from it too. There’s also a fair amount of boot space.
To mix up the experience the engines of some heritage models such as the Honda NSX, a 1989 Land Rover Discovery First-of-Line, a mk1 SEAT Ibiza and a classic Maserati Ghibli were also kept warm throughout the day. The first-generation Toyota RAV4 and Lexus LS400 were other classics we could compare with today’s standards. It certainly makes you realise how dependant we have become on electronic aids and touch-screen convenience!
As always the level of organisation, the hospitality and the experience as a whole was top-notch! Thank you SMMT and all the manufacturers for letting us play in your cars!
Saturday, October 25, 2014
How to build your own mini-PC
The Raspberry Pi is extremely small, consumes almost no electricity and is extremely affordable at 35 euros. We tell you how to set up the mini-PC and extract the maximum. From "PC Magazine" author Tim Kaufmann
The MiniPC Raspberry Pi can do much: time he is a NAS, sometimes an IP surveillance camera or a media center with XBMC. We'll tell you where the differences between the various models are and what hardware you need for your own system. A whole PC for 35 Euro - no wonder that invites experimentation and tinkering. Hardly a day goes by that does not create a new, cool project, based on a Raspberry Pi. But what makes this piece of hardware really so useful? The Raspberry Pi is a little something like squaring the circle. He is extremely small, consumes almost no electricity is affordable at 35 € and yet so powerful that a graphical desktop including Office software runs on it. Leisurely, yes, but it runs. The heart of the Raspberry Pi is an ARM-based CPU. This means that Windows will not run on it. Instead, Linux is used as operating system. But this is less of a problem than you might think now. Because the hardware is fixed, there are virtually no problems with drivers and other things that might make it difficult to start. You can concentrate on your (maybe) first steps with the still foreign operating system, therefore. In addition, around the Raspberry Pi is a lively community is created that gives advice and assistance. In the gallery, we are in cooperation with the "PC Magazine" show, you know what Raspberry Pi Models are and what accessories you absolutely need.
Housing
Essential Accessories: duty is a plastic housing into which you plug the Raspberry Pi. It protects the electronics from static electricity, among other things. An HDMI cable and a keyboard you need at least during installation. In addition, it is another PC (Windows, Mac or Linux) that has a card reader.
USB hard drive
What else do you donate a small PC to hardware depends on the application. Do you want to store larger amounts of data, a USB hard disk is recommended. This requires either a separate power supply or you have using a USB hub that has a power supply, connect to the Raspberry Pi.
WLAN & Bluetooth
A very popular accessory for the Raspberry Pi are also Wi-Fi adapter and Bluetooth adapters that are connected to the USB port (about 10 euros per).
UPS
In general: There is almost nothing that does not exist for the Raspberry Pi as an accessory. Even uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is available for some months. This is useful for example when used as a car PC.
The MiniPC Raspberry Pi can do much: time he is a NAS, sometimes an IP surveillance camera or a media center with XBMC. We'll tell you where the differences between the various models are and what hardware you need for your own system. A whole PC for 35 Euro - no wonder that invites experimentation and tinkering. Hardly a day goes by that does not create a new, cool project, based on a Raspberry Pi. But what makes this piece of hardware really so useful? The Raspberry Pi is a little something like squaring the circle. He is extremely small, consumes almost no electricity is affordable at 35 € and yet so powerful that a graphical desktop including Office software runs on it. Leisurely, yes, but it runs. The heart of the Raspberry Pi is an ARM-based CPU. This means that Windows will not run on it. Instead, Linux is used as operating system. But this is less of a problem than you might think now. Because the hardware is fixed, there are virtually no problems with drivers and other things that might make it difficult to start. You can concentrate on your (maybe) first steps with the still foreign operating system, therefore. In addition, around the Raspberry Pi is a lively community is created that gives advice and assistance. In the gallery, we are in cooperation with the "PC Magazine" show, you know what Raspberry Pi Models are and what accessories you absolutely need.
Power Supply
Essential Accessories: The Raspberry Pi requires a 5V power supply with Micro-USB port. Theoretically, ranging from many mobile phone power supplies. But many of them deliver their power not from stable, which can lead to quite puzzling failure of the Raspberry Pi. Good experiences we have had with this power supply for about 10 euros.
Essential Accessories: SD-Card. If you for Raspberry Pi B + grab (he has 4 instead of 2 USB ports), you have to rely on a microSD card. Although theoretically enough a 4-gigabyte card. We advise you to at least 8 or better still 16 GB. Price makes it almost from nothing. The larger cards but keep longer because they contain more memory cells.
Essential Accessories: duty is a plastic housing into which you plug the Raspberry Pi. It protects the electronics from static electricity, among other things. An HDMI cable and a keyboard you need at least during installation. In addition, it is another PC (Windows, Mac or Linux) that has a card reader.
What else do you donate a small PC to hardware depends on the application. Do you want to store larger amounts of data, a USB hard disk is recommended. This requires either a separate power supply or you have using a USB hub that has a power supply, connect to the Raspberry Pi.
Camera
for around 30 euros you get a camera module for the Raspberry Pi, either as a night vision camera and optional with camera housing.
A very popular accessory for the Raspberry Pi are also Wi-Fi adapter and Bluetooth adapters that are connected to the USB port (about 10 euros per).
Cooler
If you want to overclock the CPU of his Raspberry Pi, should also attach the heat sink available (about 2 euros).
In general: There is almost nothing that does not exist for the Raspberry Pi as an accessory. Even uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is available for some months. This is useful for example when used as a car PC.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
XL SPORT OF THE GREEN CAR IN THE SPORTS CAR
The new concept car from Volkswagen is called XL Sport. She is the direct descendant of the XL1 which was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2013 and had the distinction of consuming 1 liter per 100 km! Here, the chassis houses this time engine sports car or motorcycle instead!
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XL Sport: A motorcycle engine under the hood
Volkswagen group counts among its ranks many car brands: Audi, Seat, Lamborghini or Bugatti but also one of the most prestigious brands of motorcycle since 2012 (through the purchase of the brand Italian by Audi). Ducati
Precisely, the brand is now in the spotlight because, under the hood of the concept car fits a Ducati engine ! The engine is a V-twin 200 horsepower, which is also on the Ducati 1199 Panigale. It propels the XL Sport to nearly 270 km / h for a 0 to 100 in just 5.7 seconds shipped. This performance is amazing for an engine of this size. It also keeps the characteristics of a motorcycle engine Ducati top amount in the towers, where the red area is 11 000 r / min! Something so amazing but logical in view of the rise in the towers, the engine is equipped with a desmodromic distribution (rocker valve return instead of springs). This type of distribution is very rare in the automotive world because it involves a more complex mechanism and a very regular maintenance.
This innovative concept car measures 4.29 meters long, 1.85 meters wide and 1.15 meters high. On balance, it displays a weighed 890 kg which is one of the keys to its amazing performance. XL Sport has a DSG transmission 7 reports that controls the propulsion system.
In terms of design, the XL Sport stands out right away with its doors opening scissor which always effect. Compared to the XL1, the rear wheels are now in the open air but keeps the same aesthetic features such as optical long before, giving the impression of a continuous line framing the broad bonnet. Without being overwhelming, the aesthetics of the XL Sport is distinguished by its originality and it is perhaps the most important. This object from elsewhere will be sold for 500 lucky owners. In terms of price, the price of the XL Sport is expected to be in the range of 80 to € 100,000.
Monday, February 24, 2014
With children build kit from $ 150
For ease of assembly is similar to Lego, but the end result is a fully functional computer to play with, watch streaming video and learn basic programming. The novelty is called Kano and is a kit for sale for $ 150 for children between 6 and 14 years old, so they can build their first PC. At launch, a London-based start-up, which for this project lapel educational funding has collected more than $ 1.5 million on Kickstarter.
The kit can be ordered online, includes a motherboard economic called Raspberry Pi, a Bluetooth keyboard with trackpad, a memory card of 8 GB, audio speakers, cables for connections and different stickers to customize your computer. What is missing is the screen, but you can connect to a monitor or a TV with a hdmi cable. The assembly requires no more than half an hour, and is oriented by an illustrated guide that replaces the traditional manual.
The operating system is a customized version of Linux, while the programming language is called Kano Blocks provides a first computer education to children three games allowing you to edit and create music, then move on to more complex operations. To stimulate learning, the child gets a badge for every progress made
Palestinian boy shot dead by Israeli forces at West Bank protest
RAMALLAH West Bank (Reuters) - A Palestinian boy was shot dead during clashes between Israeli soldiers and stone-throwing protesters in the occupied West Bank on Friday, medics and residents said.
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Orwah Hammad, 14, was shot in the head in the village of Silwad, north of the Palestinian seat of government in Ramallah.
An army spokesman told Reuters Israeli forces "managed to prevent an attack when they encountered a Palestinian man hurling a molotov cocktail at them on the main road next to Silwad. They opened fire and they confirmed a hit".
The military said it would investigate the shooting.
There were other clashes in Arab areas in and around Jerusalem in which several people were lightly injured.
Tensions have flared as the Jewish Sukkot holiday has brought increased visits by Jews accompanied by Israeli police to the Jerusalem holy site known to them as Temple Mount and to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary, with its al-Aqsa mosque complex.
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Palestinians fear the visits, along with the moving-in of dozens of Israeli settlers to homes in a crowded Arab district in the shadow of the holy compound, aim to deepen Israel's claim to the city as its eternal and indivisible capital.
Palestinians want East Jerusalem, which was captured by Israel in a 1967 war and later annexed in a move not recognized internationally, for the capital of a future state.
On Wednesday, a Jewish baby was killed and eight people were hurt when a Palestinian man slammed his car into pedestrians at a Jerusalem light railway stop on Wednesday, in what police described as a deliberate attack.
The driver was shot dead.
Her death followed the running-over and killing of Palestinian girl Enas Shawkat, 5, by an Israeli motorist driving in the West Bank in a village just north of Silwad. Her death enraged Palestinians but Israeli investigators determined it was an accident and the driver was not arrested.
Palestinians want to establish statehood in the West Bank and Gaza, territories Israel occupied in the 1967 war. Israel withdrew soldiers and settlers from Gaza in 2005 but has since expanded settlement in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Mutual acrimony has risen since the July-August war between Israel and Hamas militants that killed more than 2,000 Palestinians - mostly civilians - and over 70 Israelis, almost all of them soldiers.
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Palestinian kills baby at Jerusalem station Associated Press
Orwah Hammad, 14, was shot in the head in the village of Silwad, north of the Palestinian seat of government in Ramallah.
An army spokesman told Reuters Israeli forces "managed to prevent an attack when they encountered a Palestinian man hurling a molotov cocktail at them on the main road next to Silwad. They opened fire and they confirmed a hit".
The military said it would investigate the shooting.
There were other clashes in Arab areas in and around Jerusalem in which several people were lightly injured.
Tensions have flared as the Jewish Sukkot holiday has brought increased visits by Jews accompanied by Israeli police to the Jerusalem holy site known to them as Temple Mount and to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary, with its al-Aqsa mosque complex.
View galleryMasked Palestinian protesters burn tyres during clashes …
Masked Palestinian protesters burn tyres during clashes with Israeli soldiers following a protest ag …
Palestinians fear the visits, along with the moving-in of dozens of Israeli settlers to homes in a crowded Arab district in the shadow of the holy compound, aim to deepen Israel's claim to the city as its eternal and indivisible capital.
Palestinians want East Jerusalem, which was captured by Israel in a 1967 war and later annexed in a move not recognized internationally, for the capital of a future state.
On Wednesday, a Jewish baby was killed and eight people were hurt when a Palestinian man slammed his car into pedestrians at a Jerusalem light railway stop on Wednesday, in what police described as a deliberate attack.
The driver was shot dead.
Her death followed the running-over and killing of Palestinian girl Enas Shawkat, 5, by an Israeli motorist driving in the West Bank in a village just north of Silwad. Her death enraged Palestinians but Israeli investigators determined it was an accident and the driver was not arrested.
Palestinians want to establish statehood in the West Bank and Gaza, territories Israel occupied in the 1967 war. Israel withdrew soldiers and settlers from Gaza in 2005 but has since expanded settlement in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Mutual acrimony has risen since the July-August war between Israel and Hamas militants that killed more than 2,000 Palestinians - mostly civilians - and over 70 Israelis, almost all of them soldiers.
The fastest car in the world 2014
Galerie photos
The designers of the Bugatti Veyron lost everything in the year 2014. The car has long been considered the most expensive , but most of the world's fastest . But this beast more than a million euros has been stripped of his title of most car fastest in the world in the Guinness Book of Records.
Hennessey Venom GT holds the record for the fastest car in the world
The title of the fastest car in the world is now owned by the sports car Hennessey Venom GT Spyder . With a powerful engine 1244 horsepower, this car can reach a maximum speed of 440 Km / h and acceleration from 0 to 300 km / h in just 13.6 seconds (16 seconds for her rival Bugatti Veyron) . To achieve the speed from 0 to 100km / h, the car did need only 2.6 seconds!
Most of the acceleration of new Hennessey Venom GT is approved by the Guinness Book of Records Guinness . Since the announcement of the news, the company that manufactures the Hennessey Venom GT models recorded a peak of orders for the new model, which demonstrates the importance of the famous record book in marketing strategies. The least we can say is that the car will sell very well, even if it is proposed that some auto enthusiasts filthy.
Datasheet
Bodywork : 2 Door Coupe / Roadster 2 doors - Built on the chassis of a Lotus Exige
Fuel : Gasoline Transmission : Engine and locking MOTEU r: Biturbo V8 from the Corvette ZR1 Engine Position : Central rear Longitudinal Displacement e: 7011 cm3 P ower maximum (adjustable 800 hp, 1000 hp, 1200 hp and 1244 hp) Maximum speed : 440 km / h Gearbox : 6-speed manual Brakes : Ventilated discs of 38 cm, carbon with six pistons. Weight : 1244 kg Consumptio we mixed average : 14.8 l / 100 km Transm ns CO2 : 330g / km
Tarifs Hennessey Venom GT
The indicative price for the eventual commercialization of the Hennessey Venom GT is € 450,000. The first copy is sold to the American singer Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) for an amount of EUR 900,000. However, remember that cars of this type are very expensive when they are sold to individuals, because it is very rare models collection.
A Hennessey Venom could therefore cost more than a million resale, especially if by then no other vehicle proves to be more efficient.
Galerie photos
MODIFICATION Lamborghini Mercielago R-GT 2004
Car Pictures & Wallpapers:
Lamborghini Mercielago R-GT 2004 Picture 2
Italian styling at its best, the legendary Lamborghini Merciélago just got bette-Rrrr.
Car Spec & Details:
Model: Mercielago R-GT
Year: 2004
Other info:
Lamborghini are so proud of their super sports car; the Merciélago, that they have unleashed an even racier sibling which is built around the same platform. The Merciélago R-GT was developed as a joint project; renowned race car engineering company Reiter Engineering has teamed up with Audi Sport (parent company of Audi`s sports division). The R-GT has been built to Le Mans spec and will go head to head with other cars in its class on October 5th at the FIA-GT motoring event in Estoril, Portugal.
The new Italian stunner can certainly hold its corner with only 1100kg of brawn behind it. Perhaps that’s because this featherweight has guaranteed knock-out punch. With its 6-litre V12 engine, its power to weight ratio certainly puts it up there with the best of them. Official stats have not yet been confirmed but we assume the bhp will be around 580 and the 0-60mph dash will be sub 4 seconds. The drive train will be converted to RWD, as per the FIA/ACO regulations and a sequential gearbox also offers a desirably sporty feel.
But don’t get your cheque books out just yet, unless of course you’ve got a spare £280,000+ in your savings account.
Verdict
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CONCLUSION:
Spec
ENGINE: 6-litre V12
POWER: 520bhp
0-60mph (sec): 4.2
TOP SPEED: 195
WEIGHT: 1100kg
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Champions League: Bayern Monaco Rome, Garcia: "They have not won"
Technician: "Anything can happen. We'll try to get some points." De Rossi: "Bayern? We're not going to figure provincial"
"In a game anything can happen, is the beauty of football." Rudi Garcia believes it. On the eve of the Champions League match with Bayern Monaco, the French coach does not see a prediction for closed its Rome, recovering at the last minute also Iturbe. "Although the club is the most economically powerful in the world, with great players, this does not mean that the battle is already won for them - announces -. It will be difficult, but we will do everything to get some points. We always respect the ' opponent, but we are not afraid of anybody.
" A concept also dear to Daniele De Rossi, not willing to play tomorrow at the Olympic Stadium role of sparring partner. "If we play a game of daring, to Rome, to his face, even a draw would not be bad, but we will not go into the field to put us all behind, to make the figure of the provincial front of the whole world in front of our fans - the message Remote midfielder training Guardiola -. For us that tomorrow will be a memorable evening, we will enter into the field to win, and if we play well even a draw would not be thrown away because we face a wonderful team.
" That by the end of August does not lose and has not undergone networks. In short, a real battleship, Garcia dreams of breaking down: "It will be a competition of high standard, with an Olympic III & IV. After we will see, there will be the truth of the camp, we will have our moments and we must use them all. We have to be smart we have nothing to lose, rather than gain from this race. "
"Our only goal is to disprove the predictions that already gave us removed from the group at the time of the draw - still remembers the coach -. And with a good result tomorrow, things would get interesting." The same opinion De Rossi. "We want to go through and I am convinced we can do it despite our role as outsiders. Our ambitions have changed" shows before explaining where such certainty arises: "What I'm experiencing now is the time to be higher when they are Rome, do not say it's the strongest team, but it's the moment when I feel better. I feel surrounded by the players, coach and now very strong, so I could not be happier with how they are now nowhere else.
" A feeling that certainly agrees with Francesco Totti, captain of a thousand battles called tomorrow night maybe write another page in the history of red and yellow. And who knows that the last chapter can not coincide with a trophy on the pitch mainland. The first is just to hope so Rudi Garcia: "The plan is to lead the Roma elite European and even better to win the Champions League with Francis, it really deserves with his fantastic career - the words of the French magazine 'Kicker' -. Already this year? No, it's definitely too soon. It would be a huge success through the difficult group in which we came, but the two challenges with Bayern are a good test to see where we stand. "
" A concept also dear to Daniele De Rossi, not willing to play tomorrow at the Olympic Stadium role of sparring partner. "If we play a game of daring, to Rome, to his face, even a draw would not be bad, but we will not go into the field to put us all behind, to make the figure of the provincial front of the whole world in front of our fans - the message Remote midfielder training Guardiola -. For us that tomorrow will be a memorable evening, we will enter into the field to win, and if we play well even a draw would not be thrown away because we face a wonderful team.
" That by the end of August does not lose and has not undergone networks. In short, a real battleship, Garcia dreams of breaking down: "It will be a competition of high standard, with an Olympic III & IV. After we will see, there will be the truth of the camp, we will have our moments and we must use them all. We have to be smart we have nothing to lose, rather than gain from this race. "
"Our only goal is to disprove the predictions that already gave us removed from the group at the time of the draw - still remembers the coach -. And with a good result tomorrow, things would get interesting." The same opinion De Rossi. "We want to go through and I am convinced we can do it despite our role as outsiders. Our ambitions have changed" shows before explaining where such certainty arises: "What I'm experiencing now is the time to be higher when they are Rome, do not say it's the strongest team, but it's the moment when I feel better. I feel surrounded by the players, coach and now very strong, so I could not be happier with how they are now nowhere else.
" A feeling that certainly agrees with Francesco Totti, captain of a thousand battles called tomorrow night maybe write another page in the history of red and yellow. And who knows that the last chapter can not coincide with a trophy on the pitch mainland. The first is just to hope so Rudi Garcia: "The plan is to lead the Roma elite European and even better to win the Champions League with Francis, it really deserves with his fantastic career - the words of the French magazine 'Kicker' -. Already this year? No, it's definitely too soon. It would be a huge success through the difficult group in which we came, but the two challenges with Bayern are a good test to see where we stand. "
Alert Olympic, over 1100 agents
Utmost attention on the security front for the Champions League match between Roma and Bayern Monaco that will take place tomorrow night at the Olimpico. 0ltre 1100 the law enforcement officers that will be used to ensure the safety not only on the outside of the stadium, but also in railway stations, airports, parking lots and exchange to escort the buses that will accompany the visiting fans from the point of collection Villa Borghese to the Olimpico. No special controls is in the vicinity of the stadium is in the city center and to ensure that the two sides can come into contact.
For tomorrow's match is expected to be about five thousand supporters who joined the German capital by plane, by train and by car. This morning there was a technical committee chaired by the new superintendent Nicholas D'Angelo in which they were decided measures for their facilities and services. In particular, it was identified as a collection point for foreign fans of Canestre square, Villa Borghese. From there you will be transported to the stage with ATAC buses, escorted by the police.
The plan has been developed states that are fed there and those traveling by train, by plane, or by car. For cars there is an interchange at Saxa Rubra, where supporters can leave German vehicles and where they will be then taken by bus to the square of the Canestre, waiting to be escorted to the Olympic Stadium. Same thing for the bus that will stop the service area Feronia and for those who come by train to Termini. It will be made available to the visiting fans a brochure in German Police in Rome that contains the information on the reception measures taken.
For tomorrow's match is expected to be about five thousand supporters who joined the German capital by plane, by train and by car. This morning there was a technical committee chaired by the new superintendent Nicholas D'Angelo in which they were decided measures for their facilities and services. In particular, it was identified as a collection point for foreign fans of Canestre square, Villa Borghese. From there you will be transported to the stage with ATAC buses, escorted by the police.
The plan has been developed states that are fed there and those traveling by train, by plane, or by car. For cars there is an interchange at Saxa Rubra, where supporters can leave German vehicles and where they will be then taken by bus to the square of the Canestre, waiting to be escorted to the Olympic Stadium. Same thing for the bus that will stop the service area Feronia and for those who come by train to Termini. It will be made available to the visiting fans a brochure in German Police in Rome that contains the information on the reception measures taken.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
FIVE Tips In Finding Hotel
You are planning a holiday abroad for your family, and want everyone to have a good time. You surf the internet for hotel descriptions, but from the pictures you see and what you read, all hotels project a perfect image of themselves. How can you know which one is better? You have never been there and knows nothing of your destination. At the same time, you do not want a hotel room to spend your budget. How do you choose?
Check Independent Hotel Rating
Well, the first step you can take is to visit the hotel to see the search engine ratings from previous visitors. In order assessments for every hotel, most agents ask for an assessment of previous guests. Reading their comments will give you a fair idea of what to expect from the hotel which is located in your destination. Make sure to read some of the comments in order to get a fair picture. Certain incidents described only a rare occurrence that may have been corrected.
Hotel Chains and Facilities
Are they part of an international hotel chain? Most international chains have strict standards attached and the default theme in all of the chain. They may have the same amenities (health club, spa, business center, etc.) are essential to maintain a high standard of hotel. Other things you can look out for shuttle services including concierge, to the city, airport transfers and laundry service is good.
Location
Perhaps one of the most important things when choosing a hotel is the location. Hotels close to shopping center, train station or city center level higher charge than those located elsewhere. Analyzing maps of the area before you order to determine the nearest shopping center or access to the train station that will provide you with a lot of ease in moving around. Also, check with the hotel if they have a large tour groups arrive at the same time. Hotel costs are higher during periods of high occupancy, and do not have the flexibility of late check-out. This is an important aspect that, if ignored, can affect your tour itinerary and your impression of the level of hotel hospitality.
Prices and Discounts
The hotel rates are a huge factor when it comes to choosing a hotel. However, paying more does not always mean that you will receive an equivalent level of service and standards. One way to maximize the price will check if they are part of an alliance with airlines or car rental companies, offering customers a discount for their allies. Sometimes, credit card companies offer their cardholders exclusive rate for special which can be very interesting. In addition, if it is possible to use your frequent flyer points to redeem hotel discounts, this could help reduce the cost of the hotel as well.
Boutique Hotel
Finally, apart from chain hotels, boutique hotels may be a good alternative for a romantic place for couples or families looking for a more typical of the theme. Many boutique hotels have less space but offer value added services such as in-room spa bed, breakfast in bed or even in-room massages. In the end, your choice of hotel really depends on what you want from your holiday.
Check Independent Hotel Rating
Hotel Chains and Facilities
Are they part of an international hotel chain? Most international chains have strict standards attached and the default theme in all of the chain. They may have the same amenities (health club, spa, business center, etc.) are essential to maintain a high standard of hotel. Other things you can look out for shuttle services including concierge, to the city, airport transfers and laundry service is good.
Location
Perhaps one of the most important things when choosing a hotel is the location. Hotels close to shopping center, train station or city center level higher charge than those located elsewhere. Analyzing maps of the area before you order to determine the nearest shopping center or access to the train station that will provide you with a lot of ease in moving around. Also, check with the hotel if they have a large tour groups arrive at the same time. Hotel costs are higher during periods of high occupancy, and do not have the flexibility of late check-out. This is an important aspect that, if ignored, can affect your tour itinerary and your impression of the level of hotel hospitality.
Prices and Discounts
The hotel rates are a huge factor when it comes to choosing a hotel. However, paying more does not always mean that you will receive an equivalent level of service and standards. One way to maximize the price will check if they are part of an alliance with airlines or car rental companies, offering customers a discount for their allies. Sometimes, credit card companies offer their cardholders exclusive rate for special which can be very interesting. In addition, if it is possible to use your frequent flyer points to redeem hotel discounts, this could help reduce the cost of the hotel as well.
Boutique Hotel
Finally, apart from chain hotels, boutique hotels may be a good alternative for a romantic place for couples or families looking for a more typical of the theme. Many boutique hotels have less space but offer value added services such as in-room spa bed, breakfast in bed or even in-room massages. In the end, your choice of hotel really depends on what you want from your holiday.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Modifikasi Lamborghini Aventador LP988 Edizione GT by DMC
CAR PICTURES AND WALLPAPER
German-headquartered car tuning enterprise DMC has come up with another Lamborghini Aventador LP988 Edizione GT. The tuner has also sold one example. The customer who bought the first example opted for an intimidating all-black appearance.
Following the Spezial Version and the Molto Veloce, this is the third modification kit for the Aventador by DMC. The package costs $288,888 (£176,138.33) and features:
• An all-encompassing use of carbon fibre
• Huge rear diffuser
• Large wing
• An enormous front splitter
Under the bonnet, the 6.5-litre V12 engine received a variety of improvements. The most significant improvement is a twin-turbo conversion that boosts the engine’s power from 700 hp (515 kW) to 988 hp (727 kW). The engine bears:
• Fresh fuel lines
• Modulators
• Fuel pumps
• Injection nozzles
• Individual throttle plates for each cylinder
• A modified ECU
You also have the possibility of buying the body kit without the performance boost. If you do opt for that, you will have to shell out $89,990 (£54,867.94). However, if you go for the entire package, you will get:
• Fresh forged alloy wheels
• A two-tone paint
• Bespoke suspension
• A modified interior cabin with a different steering wheel
Car Spec & Details:
Model: Aventador
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