Canon PowerShot G11

Canon Powershot G-series has represented a fairly strong presence at the top of the tree compact camera. From the viewpoint of the photographer, there is little in the market that blend zoom range, lens flexibility, quality and level of manual control can fit. Somehow the Ricoh GX and the Nikon P series has never had the same effect, but the Panasonic LX3 enough to withdraw a number of potential customers, with the lens clear and convincing (to compact) low light performance.

The G11 seems determined to wrestle back his position as a champion who did not need from the market, though, that what Canon describes as 'high sensitivity' of a CCD. In what may be the first, the company reduced the number of pixels compared to previous models. In principle there is no downside to having more pixels when the entire image (other than a larger size that can slow down the camera and quickly fill your memory card and extra complication of having noise reduction before demosaicing to implement something that not many people willing or able to do it .) But the larger image sensor site is often a lower pixel density tended to receive more light in the same exposure, making it easier to get images that look clean at the pixel level to produce. Almost as if to Canon's flagship compact for comfortable all-to be.

Body-style derived from the G7, which many overstuur existing G-series owners by eliminating a number of functions they will become accustomed. These features are missing, one-by-one, which was reintroduced as the range has grown, brings us to the G11, which eventually fold-out swivel screen that disappears after G6. There is no denying it is well equipped with cameras and style that attracts many photographers.

However, because the G10 comes, Olympus and Panasonic have Micro Four Thirds compact camera with interchangeable lenses release of P2, E-P1 and E-GF1 Powershot G series looks like a less obvious choice. Examples Panasonic GF1, no larger than the G11 offers the same level of external control (though without calling retro cool metal), but is built around a sensor with more than

five-and-half times the size. So even though GF1 and Olympuses can not compete with the range of 28-140mm equivalent lens G11 (at least while the rest is so compact package), they tend to provide greater image quality and control over depth of field than a small sensored Canon can.

Headline features

* 10.0 megapixel CCD sensor

* Wide-angle 5x (28-140mm equivalent) zoom lens with optical image stabilizer

* 2.8 "tilt / swivel LCD screen (461k dots)

* RAW image recording

* 2-stop advantage in low light compared Claimed G10

* Dedicated Exposure Compensation and ISO call

DIGIC 4 processor

* I-Contrast enhance brightness and maintain detail in dark areas

26 shooting modes with manual control and custom settings

* Accessories include tele-converter, its lights flashing and waterproof housing

* VGA movies at 30 fps

The change from G10

* 10 megapixel sensor 'High Sensitivity', a decrease of 14.7 megapixels

* Gain ISO 3200 standard as an institution (not a Scene mode options are limited)

* White balance fine-tuning

* Tilt and swivel LCD 2.8 "(instead of 3" screen equipment)

* New Mode Shot Fast and Low Light

* HDMI connectors

* Not Superfine JPEG compression (Fine selection is the most compressed)

* There is no sound or voice annotation function

* No remote (tied) shooting

Canon G11 specifications

Street price

• US: $440
• UK: £390

Sensor

• 1/1.7" Type CCD
• 10 million effective pixels

Image sizes

• 3648 x 2736
• 3648 x 2048
• 2816 x 2112
• 2272 x 1704
• 1600 x 1200
• 640 x 480
• 320 x 240

Movie clips 

• 640 x 480 @ 30fps
• 320 x 240 @ 30fps

Maximum clip length 

• Up to 4GB or 1 hour

File formats 

• Still: JPEG (Exif v2.2)
• RAW
• Movie: MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (monaural)]

Lens

• 28-140mm (35mm equiv)
• f = 6.1 - 30.5 mm
• 5x optical zoom
• F2.8-4.5
• Construction: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspherical element)

Image stabilization 

• Yes (Lens-Shift)

Conversion lenses 

• Yes

Digital zoom 

• up to 4x

Focus

• Auto focus :TTL
• Face Detection / 9-point AiAF
• 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track)
• Fixed centre or Face Select and Track
• Manual focus

AF area modes

• Single
• Continuous
• Servo AF/AE

AF lock 

• Yes (on/off selectable)

AF assist lamp 

• Yes

Focus distance 

• Closest focus distance 1 cm

Metering

• Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame)
• Center-weighted average
• Spot (center or linked to Face Detection)

ISO sensitivity

• Auto
• ISO 80
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600
• ISO 3200*

AE lock 

• Yes (on/off selectable)

Exposure compensation 

• +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments

Shutter speed

• Auto (1 - 1/4000 sec)
• 15-1/4000 sec

Modes

• Auto
• Program AE
• Shutter Priority AE
• Aperture Priority AE
• Manual
• Custom (2 modes)
• Special Scene
• Stitch Assist
• Low Light*
• Quick Shot*
• Movie

Scene modes

• Portrait
• Landscape
• Night Snapshot
• Kids & Pets
• Night Scene
• Indoor
• Sunset
• Foliage
• Snow
• Beach
• Fireworks
• Aquarium
• Underwater
• Color Accent
• Color Swap

White balance

• Auto (including Face Detection WB)
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent H
• Flash
• Custom1
• Custom2
• Underwater
• White Balance Correction*

Self timer

• 2 or 10sec,
• Custom or FaceSelf Timer

Continuous shooting 

• Approx. 1.1 shots/sec.
• AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.
• LV: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (until memory card becomes full)

Image parameters (My colors)

• My Colors Off
• Vivid
• Neutral
• Sepia
• Black & White
• Positive Film
• Lighter Skin Tone
• Darker Skin Tone
• Vivid Blue
• Vivid Green
• Vivid Red
• Custom Color

Flash

• Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Red-eye reduction
• Slow Sync Speed : Fastest speed 1/2000 sec
• +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments
• Face Detection FE compensation
• Safety FE
• Flash exposure lock
• Manual Power Adjustment
• Second Curtain Sync
• Range (Auto ISO):50cm - 7.0m (wide) / 4.0m (tele)

External Flash 

• E-TTL with EX series Speedlites, 
• Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, 
• Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, 
• Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1

Viewfinder 

• Real-image zoom
• Optical Viewfinder

LCD monitor

• 2.8 inch Vari-angle PureColor II VA (TFT)
• 461,000 pixels
• 100% coverage
• Adjustable

Connectivity

• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• HDMI mini connector*
• AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable)

Print compliance 

• PictBridge

Storage

• SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus , HC MMCplus compatible

Power Rechargeable 

• Li-ion Battery NB-7L

Weight (no batty) 

• 355g

Dimensions 

• 112 x 76 x 48 mm

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Tiffany Watch Co. Ltd - Atlas Cocktail Watch ( new Luxury Watch 2011 )

Tiffany Watch Co. Ltd. has just announced the launch of a new look black Cocktail Atlas.

2011 Atlas Cocktail luxury watch has a dial that beautiful glossy black lacquer, plus a full and distinctive diamond-cut Roman numerals. Views Atlas Cocktail is very elegant and radiates sophistication.

Similar to the iconic Tiffany & Co. clock above the entrance of his 5th Avenue flagship store in Manhattan, the Atlas line of watches, including the Roman numeral XII characteristics of the clock, III, VI and IX it.

Classical Figures are in circular tracks on the anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Coated with full cut diamonds, and track the Roman numeral chapter ring concentric a dizzying.

Framework of surface-diamond encrusted provide dial, black glossy lacquered adorned with the logo of sleek, polished, hand cut triangles and Tiffany & Co., which is located below the hour XII.

The Cocktail Atlas black polished case is presented in a beautiful 18 carat gold and white. Full-cut diamond in the crown of the chapter ring, and buckle number 197 in all for the model of 36 mm. The Cocktail black Atlas is available in three sizes, 26 mm, 30 mm and 36 mm cases.

Tiffany Atlas Cocktail Watch crown 2011 and buckles from 18 carat white gold buckle beautiful, high-end diamond too. Atlas is a sin Cocktail different colors including white gold, red or yellow with a dial mother of-pearl white and a white satin ribbon.

Offer available sizes are: 26 mm, 30 mm and 36 mm.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

For gamers who like devices that combine phone functionality with gadgets like the Sony Ericsson Xperia play worth waiting for his presence. Rumors also say that this device can be called a PlayStation Phone, as it combines the function of the game as a maker Sony Playstation and also functioning as a phone.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play with 4-inch 854x480 screen which has multi-touch function. Rumors are also aware of the potential use of technology in the Sony Bravia screens that can show improvements in the video.

In front there are 4 main buttons that serve as key access back (again), menus, house, and searches. This device also supports microSD external memory. Stamina to power the device uses 1500mAh battery.

For convenience in the game, the slider is available on the left, the position on the screen in landscape mode to change. The shape is still the key to a position with the same controls on the Playstation in the same position the cursor, even using the Left-Right, which is accessible with your index finger in the back (if they closed on the right).

For video, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play capable of displaying up to 720p H.264 video click. And for the camera, there is a possibility that the camera unit is an 8-megapixel camera like the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc or even adopt an older version which is 5 megapixels.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play specifications and features :

• Snapdragon 1Ghz processor, optimized with enhanced graphical processor unit the Adreno 205
• Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• 480 x 854 pixels, 4.0 inches multi-touch Display
• 400 MB, 380 MB RAM
  
• microSD, up to 32GB, 8GB included
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n,3G
• microUSB v2.0 and Bluetooth v2.1
• 5.1 megapixel camera with Autofocus
• Colors available: Black,White
• Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate,Proximity sensor
• Play station certified
• Google,Android Apps Package
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh
• Size: 119 x 62 x 16 mm
• Weight: 175 grams

It's a little news about Sony Ericsson Xperia play can be useful for you.

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BlackBerry PlayBook

RIM has announced its first tablet PC, Blackberry guidelines. BlackBerry Naming Playbook beyond belief of many who expected a Tablet PC or RIM will be called the Book of Surf surfboard Blackpad. In fact, facts tell, different Playbook is the name chosen and announced by RIM CEO Mike Lazaridis yesterday at their annual developer event in San Francisco Blackberry 2010.

Like most Tablet PCs, slim and thin as a board - then a slate as well - with a weight of 400 grams and is size 7 Inc. as the ideal screen size Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Naming the "Play" for this tablet is a little interesting, because the word is sometimes played a negative impression, Playboy and Playgirl. Surfbook actually the most appropriate name, because the use of tablets, such as reading a book (books) that are characteristic of a tablet computer and Surf's words indicate that with the owner of the tablet, large sea surf the internet and communication. In addition, RIM, the target company as a buyer, so the naming seems inappropriate.

But also the names of objects on the Tablet PC is not without reason. Info I can, because these tablets "full support" to all Flash-based content. All flash games. IPAD satire is not all that flash, except for support by changing the first, and even then the results are not optimal.

Besides getting a warm welcome, Playbook will also be a ripple in disappointment. Because of (yet) support for BlackBerry applications. This may be understandable, because the OS is being used rather than the Blackberry OS, QNX and OS but later changed its name to the Tablet OS on Blackberry. So take time for all applications that are compatible with the tablet this BB.

Therefore Playbook will be officially released to the public in early 2011, the time for all application developers BB to sync as possible. At the same time giving RIM the opportunity to market the tablet to learn and begin to explore the possibility of competition with Samsung with his Galaxy Tab, IPAD Android second generation and tablet computers in those days.

Do you think the BlackBerry Playbook able to conquer its rivals?

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Nokia Windows Phone7

A few days ago, a remarkable internal memo fair from Nokia CEO Stephen Elop show that in crossing the road and that the new smartphone strategy is needed.

Today, Nokia and Microsoft have officially signed a strategic alliance which primary smartphone platforms Windows 7 Phone Nokia makes, but also extends to many other Microsoft services, such as Bing, Xbox Live and Office.

In addition, the two companies combine many additional services such as Nokia and store content will be integrated into the Microsoft Marketplace, while the Nokia Maps will become - as the press release Nokia said - in the heart of Bing and adCenter.

Nokia also will experience significant changes in operational structures and leadership. From April 1, Nokia will have two main business units: Smart Devices, led by Jo Harlow, and mobile phones, led by Mary McDowell.

Of course, with such a dramatic change in the Nokia strategy, one must wonder what will happen to the other smartphone platforms. Symbian, Nokia says, a "platform franchise, increase investment formerly with the harvest," and MeeGo will become open-source, mobile operating system project. "

While Nokia said it expects about 150 million Symbian devices to sell more in the future, it is clear that from now, some people will buy Symbian devices because they are running Symbian software. Possible strength of mid-range Nokia smartphones and feature phones with the Nokia flagship mobile phone with Windows 7.

leaders Microsoft and Nokia enthusiastic partnership. "We will be an opportunity to create something that currently exists,"said Nokia CEO Stephen Elop.

How do you think? Does collaboration with Microsoft the right move for Nokia, and vice versa? Please, give us your opinion in the comments.

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Apple iPad2

Apple recently announced the launch of iPad2, which is the next generation IPAD that one of the rulers of the Tablet PC in the world with more than 90% of the tablet market, the price of IPAD 2 when seeing the online store site that sells gadged latest offers by Apple estimated retail price about $ 499.

Like the previous news, IPAD 2 has a smaller form if we compare with previous generations iPad. iPad 2, thickness of 8.8 millimeters, IPAD 2 is not only thinner than IPAD (13.44 mm) but thinner than the iPhone 4 (9.3 mm).

Apple iPad2 A5 uses dual-core processor 1 GHz, and he has two times faster than previous processors, Apple's single-core 1GHz A4. With 9.7-inch LCD screen with 1024 × 768 pixels, IPAD2 also lighter (1.3 kg) compared with the previous (1.5 pounds).

In addition, Apple also gives the camera on the front of the tablets and the gyroscope is built. While IPAD system 2 has been upgraded to IOS 4.3, which provides improved JavaScript performance through the Safari browser.

During the launch there were six models offered to iPad2, with almost the same price as the iPad. Let us look for the presence of the latest generation of the iPad.

Full specifications and prices iPad 2:

Model:

• Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi and 3G

Chip:

• 1GHz dual-core Apple A5-adjustable, high performance, low power system-on-a-chip

Screen:

• 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen multi-touch display with IPS technology
• Resolution 1024 x 768-pixels in 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
• Finger-resistant layer of oleophobic
• Support for displaying multiple languages ​​and characters simultaneously

Size:

• Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
• Width: 31.7 inches (185.7 mm)
• Thickness: 0.34 inch (8.8 mm)
• Weight: 1.33 lbs (601 g) Wi-Fi, 1:34 lb (607 g) 3G

Storage:

• 16GB
• 32GB
• 64GB

Battery:

• Wi-Fi
• Integrated 25-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
• Up to 10 hours of web access in Wi-Fi, see video or hear music
• Charging via AC or USB to computer system

Connectivity:

• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
• Wi-Fi and 3G models: UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM / EDGE (, 850 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
• Wi-Fi and 3G models of Verizon: CDMA EV-DO Rev A (800, 1900 MHz)

3G:

• Integrated 25-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
•  Up to 10 hours of web access in Wi-Fi, see video or hear music
• Up to 9 hours of access to the web with the 3G data network
• Charging via AC or USB to computer system

Input / Output:

• 30-pin dock connector port
• 3.5-mm stereo mini headphones
• Built-in speakers
• Microphone
• Micro SIM card tray (Wi-Fi and 3G models)

Sensor:

• Three-axis gyro
• Accelerometer
• Ambient light sensor

Location:

• Wi-Fi
• Digital Compass
• Assisted GPS (3G only)
• Mobile (3G only)

Digital cameras, photo and video recording:

• Reversing Camera (resolution not specified): Video recording, HD (720p) at 30 frames per second with sound, still camera with 5x digital zoom
• Front camera: Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with sound, VGA-quality camera
• Photos and videos via Wi-Fi geotagging

Audio playback:

• Frequency: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
• Audio formats supported: AAC-HE (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4 , Audible Enhanced Audio, and AAX AAX +), Apple Lossless, AIFF and WAV
• User-configurable maximum volume limit
• Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through with Apple AV Digital adapter (sold separately)

TV & Video:

• Video mirroring and video-out: Up to 1080p Digital AV Adapter Apple or Apple VGA adapter (cable sold separately)
• Video-out support at 576p and 480p with the Apple Component AV Cable, 576i and 480i with the Apple Composite AV Cable
• Supported video formats: H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile Level 3.1 AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48KHz stereo audio in. m4v,. Mp4 and. mov files, MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48 kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4 and. mov file, Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) to 35 Mbps, 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, ulaw audio, stereo PCM audio in AVI file format

Price iPad 2:

• In terms of price IPAD2 will be sold from EUR 499 (16 GB WiFi), USD 599 (32 Gb Wifi), USD 699 (64 GB WiFi).
• The 3G version is added about EUR 130 EUR 629 (16 GB 3G + WiFi), USD 729 (32 GB 3G + WiFi), and USD 829 (64 GB 3G + WiFi).

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Most Expensive Motorcycle In The World

The Tomahawk is a Viper V-10 engine from a 500 horsepower engine with four wheels underneath. The engine breathes through twin throttle bodies mounted on the right (the two round things on the front tires are). While the Tomahawk is the same number of tires on a car, maintains the shape of the motion in the opposite direction.

Chrysler sold nine replicas through Neiman Marcus for $ 555,000 each. The motors can be driven on public roads. A spokesman told Reuters they were meant as rolling sculptures, probably to avoid legal liability. He headed - and not just (legally) on public roads.

The machine uses rear-wheel drive monocoque construction, engine is a stressed member. The body is made of cast aluminum.

The Tomahawk concept is an impressive sound machine, saw and started revved. Clouds of blue smoke vied for attention with the throaty roar of the powerful V-10, and hitting the gas visibly opened the throttle body double blade opposite the lighthouse, where it would be normal. Though deeper and more rumbling than most motorcycles, which do not appear to be higher in general - only deeper, without strident connotation.

Wolfgang Bernhard, Chrysler's first mate at the time, reportedly enthusiastic about the project so that hundreds were designed to be built on less than $ 200,000 each (probably in equilibrium below). They reportedly cost Chrysler over $ 100,000 for the construction (the work is outsourced), not including engineering costs.

The Dodge Tomahawk can reach 60 km / h in about 2.5 seconds and reaches a maximum theoretical speed of 400 mph. Each pair of wheels is separated by a few inches and each wheel has independent suspension. Bernhard said four wheels were necessary to handle the power.

The Tomahawk remains on display at the show car - beyond the reach of the general public.

Electrical

Alternator: 136-amp high-speed

Battery: Leak-resistant, maintenance-free 600 CCA

Lighting: headlights consist of 12 five-watt LEDs, front, with the optical beam, which amends and masked lenses. Eight LED taillights. Headlamps articulate with wheels.

Transmission

Manual, foot-shifted, aluminum encased two-speed sequential racing-style with dog ring, straight cut gears

Ratios: 1st 06:38, 2nd 23:25

Clutch: Double-disc, dry plate with organic friction materials, hand lever actuated with the help

Final drive: Dual 110-style chain necklace

Sprockets: 14 teeth

Gear: 35 teeth

Steering

Dual hub center type steering. Clutch uses rocker arms and push / pull rod with roller bearings. Billet aluminum steering fork with knobs and levers billet aluminum. Ignition: 20 °, angle: 45 °

Suspension, brakes, tires and wheels

Suspension Front: Outboard, single-sided parallel control arms, upper and lower bar of polished aluminum. Fitted with ball joint to steering columns and aluminum hubs. Five degrees caster. Single, adjustable shock absorbers in a central position in spring (2.25-inch coil with adjustable spring perch); mono connection pullrod and rockers Center-lock racing-style hubs ..

Rear Suspension: Hand-prefabricated steel box-section swingarm, embedding link Hydral lockable recirculating hydraulic circuit parking stand. Single adjustable Koni coil-over damper (2.25-inch coil with adjustable spring perch); mono connection rod and rocker arm. Center-lock racing-style hubs

Front brakes: 20-inch circumference mounted drilled machined stainless steel rotors, one per wheel. Two four-piston calipers with aluminum wheel (16 pistons total), custom. Blue anodized caliper. Activated manually.

Rear brakes: 20-inch circumference mounted drilled cast iron discs, one for each wheel. A four-piston aluminum fixed calipers per wheel (8 pistons total), custom. Blue anodized caliper. Foot-activated.

Tires and wheels: Billet aluminum discs, asymmetrical, double 20x4 front, 20x5 rear independent, symmetric with Dunlop tires (P120/60R20 front, P150/50R20 rear).

Specification :

• 500 bhp (372 kW) @ 5600 rpm (60.4 bhp/liter); 525 lb.-ft. (712 Nm) @ 4200 rpm
• 10-cylinder 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled, 505 cubic inches (8277 cc)
• 356-T6 aluminum alloy block with cast-iron liners, aluminum alloy cylinder heads
• Bore x Stroke: 4.03 inches x 3.96 inches (102.4 x 100.6)
• Two pushrod-actuated overhead valves per cylinder
• Roller-type hydraulic lifters
• Sequential fuel injection with individual runners
• Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
• Max Engine Speed: 6000 rpm
• Fuel: Unleaded gasoline, 93 octane (R+M/2)
• Dry sump oil system takes 8 quarts of oil
• Cooling: Twin aluminum radiators mounted atop engine intake manifolds, force-fed from front-mounted, belt-driven turbine fan. Takes 11 quarts of antifreeze.
• Exhaust: Equal-length tubular stainless steel headers with dual collectors and central rear outlets

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Fire at Japanese Nuclear Reactor

Fires occur again at a Japanese nuclear reactor on Wednesday (03/16/2011), one day after that plants emit the same amount of radiation explosion caused panic in Japan are already tense. The fire was quickly resolved. However, the Government of Japan continue to struggle for a series of crises that occur after the earthquake and tsunami of last week to overcome.

The fire took place in reactor number four of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station on the morning of Wednesday, said Hajime Motujuku, a spokesman for Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO), the plant manager. Smoke was streaming from the roof of reactor number four, said Motujuku.

"We immediately the local government and fire department informed of the subject. We are struggling to deal with these fires," he continued.

However, moments later came the report that the fire was successfully controlled. "We have received information from TEPCO that fire and smoke is not visible and seems to have left alone," said Minoru Ogoda, a spokesman for the Nuclear Security Agency of the state.

Fires and explosions rocked the same reactor on Tuesday, making cracks in the roof. Government announced the failure of a piece of container that the second reactor in Fukushima, 250 kilometers northeast of Tokyo protects.

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2011 FIA Formula One World Championship Race Calendar

FIA has finally completed the preparation of the schedule Formula One (F1) for the 2011 season. There are 19 races that are ready to challenge the drivers.

Melbourne event will be an opening race pole position next season. Meanwhile, India made ​​its debut as host in October.

Turkish GP who previously held the seventh round, now in the fourth round. Instead, the Spanish pushed back into round five. Korean Grand Prix which had drawn protests for its preparation, is now believed to be the host again next season.

For the last two races where the exchange occurs between Abu Dhabi and Brazil. This year, the closure held in Brazil.

2011 FIA Formula One World Championship Race Calendar :
01 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (Melbourne) 25 - 27 Mar
02 PETRONAS MALAYSIA GRAND PRIX (Kuala Lumpur) 08 - 10 Apr
03 UBS CHINESE GRAND PRIX (Shanghai) * 15 - 17 Apr
04 TURKISH GRAND PRIX (Istanbul) 06 - 08 May
05 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2011 (Catalunya) 20 - 22 May
06 DE MONACO 2011 (Monte Carlo) 26 - 29 May
07 DU CANADA 2011 (Montreal) 10 - 12 Jun
08 EUROPE (Valencia) 24 - 26 Jun
09 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX (Silverstone) 08 - 10 Jul
10 VON DEUTSCHLAND 2011 (Nürburgring) 22 - 24 Jul
11 ENI MAGYAR NAGYDÍJ 2011 (Budapest) 29 - 31 Jul
12 SHELL BELGIAN GRAND PRIX (Spa-Francorchamps) 26 - 28 Aug
13 GRAN PREMIO SANTANDER D'ITALIA 2011 (Monza) 09 - 11 Sep
14 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore) 23 - 25 Sep
15 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX (Suzuka) 07 - 09 Oct
16 KOREAN GRAND PRIX (Yeongam) 14 - 16 Oct
17 GRAND PRIX OF INDIA (New Delhi) * 28 - 30 Oct
18 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX (Yas Marina Circuit) 11 - 13 Nov
19 GRANDE PRÊMIO DO BRASIL 2011 (Sao Paulo) 25 - 27 Nov

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MotoGP 2011 Calendar

Finally, the 2010 season ended with a set Jorge Lorenzo of Fiat Yamaha Team as the New Champion who is also shifting his senior team-mate Valentino Rossi. Moto GP 2011 schedule this as a continuation of the previous season had been prepared by the FIM federations that overshadow most popular racing series in the world of F1 this level.

Competition season 2011 seems to become more fierce due to the migration of The Doctor to the Ducati team. The move is certainly going to heat up the scent of his rivalry with riders from Spain, Jorge Lorenzo. Do not forget also the drivers - other drivers are ready to act like Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa or Andrea Dovizioso. Intrigued by their actions in the circuit, then do not miss the races scheduled so as not to miss their exciting action.

MotoGP 2011 Calendar :
20 March, Qatar (Losail)
3 April, Spanyol (Jerez)
24 April, Jepang (Motegi)
1 May, Portugal (Estoril)
15 May, Prancis (Le Mans)
5 June, Katalunya (Katalunya)
12 June, Inggris (Silverstone)
25 June, Belanda (Assen)
3 July, Italia (Mugello)
17 July, Jerman (Sachsenring)
24 July, Amerika Serikat (Laguna Seca)
14 August, Republik Ceko (Brno)
28 August, Indianapolis (Indianapolis)
4 September, San Marino & Riviera di Rimini (Misano)
18 September, Aragon (Motorland)
16 October, Australia (Phillip Island)
23 October, Malaysia (Sepang)
6 November, Valencia (Ricardo Tormo Valencia)

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Attack on Libya

Anti-aircraft fire has erupted in the Libyan capital, with volleys of tracer fire arching into the air, marking the start of a second night of allied strikes on the country.

CNN reported Saturday night Libya leader Moammar Gadhafi's compound has been hit. They said the four story building was heavily damaged and two holes may have been caused by missiles. The whereabouts of Gadhafi is currently unknown.

The heavy chatter of anti-aircraft defenses began soon after nightfall.

The U.S. military says the first air assault by the U.S. and its allies the night before - including airstrikes by long-range bombers and a shower of Tomahawk cruise missiles - was successful, though it did not fully eliminate the threat from Libyan air defenses.

Navy Vice Adm. William E. Gortney, director of the Pentagon's Joint Staff, told reporters the Tomahawk cruise missiles were fired from one British submarine and a number of American destroyers and subs. He said they hit more than 20 air defense sites along the Mediterranean coastline. He said the success of the mission was not immediately clear, adding that additional attacks would commence later.

Gortney said the mission has two goals: prevent further attacks by Libyan forces on rebels and other civilians, and degrade the Libyan military's ability to contest a no-fly zone.

The president, speaking during a visit to Brazil, said the United States and its allies had not sought this outcome, but that Gadhafi had given the West no choice. In Obama's words: "We cannot stand idly by when a tyrant tells his people there will be no mercy." Pentagon officials said 112 cruise missiles launched from U.S. and U.K. ships and subs, hitting 20 sites. Obama says he is aware of the risks of taking military action. He declared once again that the United States will not send ground forces into Libya.

Libyan state TV is quoting the armed forces command as saying 48 people have been killed and 150 wounded in the allied assault by U.S. and European forces. The report can't be independently confirmed.

Gadhafi vows Libya will defend itself

Moammar Gadhafi is vowing Libya will defend itself from what he calls "crusader aggression," as U.S.-led international forces begin an attack in support of the rebel uprising against him.

Gadhafi is promising "a long war."

The Libyan leader says the involvement of international forces will subject the Mediterranean and North African region to danger and put civilians at risk. He also warns that weapons depots are being opened to arm the Libyan people in defense.

Hours earlier, the U.S. fired more than 100 cruise missiles at his air defenses. Gadhafi spoke around midnight Saturday in a phone call to Libyan state TV. He said the international action against his forces was unjustified, calling it "simply a colonial crusader aggression that may ignite another large-scale crusader war."

Gas prices expected to rise

If you need to fill up your gas tank, you may not want to wait too long.The attack on Libya is expected to cause gas prices to go from bad to worse.The current national average for a price of regular unleaded is 3.54. That's down just one cent from last week.

But experts believe prices will skyrocket after the recent air strike.

Libya is the world's 12th largest oil exporter.Since unrest began, production has dramatically decreased by about three quarters.So as oil export slows to a trickle, experts believe it will likely dry up as military action continues.With that, the focus is on Saudi Arabia and Iran.Things are contained at the moment.

But if they start exchanging fire, it could easily drive the market above the record high. Locals react to airstrikes in Libya Libyans living in Orlando organized a rally at Lake Eola Saturday night. They said they are very happy to see the involvement of countries like France and the U.S. They say it gives them new hope. Some also said they wish it would have had happen weeks ago.

They were out with signs and chants blasting what they call Moammar Gadhafi's reign of terror. Since unrest broke out in Libya, the Orlando group said they have relatives who have been killed in the fighting.

They said they have trouble reaching loved ones. When they do get a hold of them, they have to listen for things like gunfire in the background, because since calls are recorded Libyans are afraid to say what's really going on.

"I'm asking him how's everything going and he says fine, you can hear it in his voice. It's lifeless you can tell everything's not OK," said organizer Asmaa Elmani.

The U.S. operation is called Odyssey Dawn. The group at Lake Eola doesn't have a name. They think small groups in the U.S. are making a difference. They held a candlelight vigil for loved ones they said have died in the pursuit of freedom. They prayed for the well-being of everyone in Libya, loved ones they said that are difficult to reach. They also prayed the U.S. air strikes will work, because they say Gadhafi won't respond to reason.

"He would not listen to anything the United Nations asked, President Obama, I think the only thing he responds to is force," said native Libyan Daw Elghabar. They've planned a fundraiser for Libya next Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Turkey Lake Park. All proceeds will go to Hope International.

Al-Jazeera says crew in Libya detained. Al-Jazeera TV says Libyan authorities have detained a team of its journalists in western Libya. The network says in a statement Saturday that the four correspondents are Tunisian, Mauritanian, Norwegian and British. They were reporting from Libya for several days. Al-Jazeera

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Lomba Desain Logo Sendokgarpu

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Bagi para desainer Indonesia, mari ikuti lomba ini. Raih kesempatan untuk memenangkan hadiah uang tunai sebesar Rp 10.000.000, iPad 16GB Wifi+3G, dan piagam penghargaan. Vote tertinggi juga akan mendapatkan hadiah uang tunai Rp 1.000.000 serta piagam penghargaan.

Jika Anda mengaku mempunyai kreativitas yang tinggi, tunjukkan dan buktikkan kreativitas terbaikmu dalam lomba ini.

Persyaratan Peserta

• Terbuka untuk umum, WNI, perorangan atau kelompok
• 1 (satu) kelompok terdiri dari 2 orang
• Tidak dipungut biaya pendaftaran
•  Peserta wajib mendaftarkan diri dan mengisi data diri di www.sendokgarpu.com/logocontest

Kriteria Desain

• Desain berupa logogram dan logotype (gabungan keduanya)
• Desain adalah karya asli, bukan jiplakan atau contekan
•  Desain harus mencantumkan text SENDOKGARPU
•  Desain harus dinamis, modern dan bernuansa hangat
•  Desain harus dapat mengkomunikasikan misi dari SendokGarpu.com
•  Penampilan desain sederhana, mudah diingat & diterapkan pada berbagai kemungkinan teknik dan media, baik 2 dimensi maupun 3 dimensi
•  Desain belum pernah dipublikasikan / disayembarakan
•  Semua karya yang dikirimkan menjadi milik sepenuhnya dari panitia
•  Apabila terpilih, Dewan Juri dan SendokGarpu.com berhak melakukan perubahan desain dan pemenang wajib untuk melakukan revisi desain apabila diperlukan
•  Apabila terpilih, pemenang wajib untuk menyerahkan desain tambahan dalam bentuk Corporate Identity (Kop Surat, Kartu Nama, Amplop)

Ketentuan Teknis

• Peserta mengirimkan desain dalam bentuk logo
• Peserta dapat mengirimkan maksimal 2 alternatif desain
• Pengiriman karya disertai fotokopi KTP
• Desain harus memiliki warna korporat SendokGarpu.com (CMYK : RED: C: 20 M: 100 Y: 84 K: 12)
•  Identitas peserta ( Nama, Alamat, Pekerjaan, No telepon, alamat email dan kode registrasi) dicantumkan di kanan bawah karya.
• Masing-masing desain diprint dalam kertas A3 sebanyak 2 lembar
• Konsep design diketik dan di print dibalik masing-masing desain yang sudah di print, format Word dengan jarak 1,5 spasi.
•  Menyertakan CD file desain dalam format CMYK :

1. Folder Desain Asli : Corel Draw / Macromedia Freehand / Adobe Illustrator
2. Folder Presentasi : Dibuat dengan format Power Point
3.  Folder Konsep Desain : Format word diketik 1,5 spasi, Arial 12pt

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Jadwal Penerimaan dan Penjurian

• Batas akhir penerimaan desain adalah tanggal 31 Maret 2011
• Penjurian dilakukan tanggal 1-7 April 2011
•  Pengumuman finalis dilakukan tanggal 8 April 2011
•  Voting finalis favorit akan dibuka tanggal 8-21 April 2011
•  Pengumuman pemenang 21 April 2011
•  Panitia & Dewan juri tidak melayani surat menyurat pada lomba ini
•  Keputusan juri tidak bisa diganggu gugat
•  Semua karya menjadi hak milik SendokGarpu.com

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