Do you think Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and the boys would have had second thoughts about the First Amendment if they had been able to look 222 years into the future and see Twitter?
Would the whole free speech thing have seemed like a good idea?
Rashard Mendenhall of the Steelers got a good lesson in free speech and the power of the Internet last week. He made some moronic, ill-informed comments about the death of Osama Bin Laden.
But, it's time to let the guy up.
He wasn't accused of sexually assaulting anyone.
He wasn't accused of beating his wife or girlfriend, and he didn't even get pulled over and charged with a DUI.
He punched some keys on his computer or smart phone and proved - or at least should have - that there's no reason to listen to him talk about anything other than football.
There's no reason to run him out of town.
Yet.
One of the more disturbing aspects of the story was/is the number of people on talk radio who think the First Amendment protects Mendenhall from the Rooney family's wrath. I heard more than one talk-show host say that Art Rooney II couldn't cut Mendenhall because it was a free-speech issue. The First Amendment prevents the government from abridging your right of free speech. It doesn't protect you from getting fired for posting stupidity on Twitter.
If I owned an NFL team, I would make sure that all my players understood the concept of free speech, and I would make it clear that I wouldn't tolerate any of their speech that costs me money.
Here's what I would say to Mendenhall: "We pay you a boatload of money to be a running back. That money doesn't fall from the sky. We get it by selling tickets and by selling sponsorships. The sponsors pay us big bucks because they want to be associated with the Steelers brand. If you make stupid statements on your Twitter page, they don't just show your ignorance, they reflect on us. They cost us money. We're not in the football business just to have fun. We're in it to make money. No more stupid political commentary or we'll cut you so fast your head will spin."
• You have to wonder about the future of the country if there are people who can't get through a day without knowing what Rashard Mendenhall is thinking.
• Don Banks of SI.com compiled a nice list of NFL tweets. Here's Antrel Rolle of the New York Giants, reacting to the home fans booing: "We risk ourselves out there on the field each and every day. Also, when soldiers come home from Iraq, you don't boo them. I look at it the same way."
Then there's the Buffalo Bills' Steve Johnson, who dropped what would have been the game-winning touchdown against the Steelers. Afterward, he tweeted God: "I PRAISE YOU 24/7!!! AND THIS IS HOW YOU DO ME!!! YOU EXPECT ME TO LEARN FROM THIS???!!! HOW???!!! I'LL NEVER FORGET THIS!! EVER!! THX THO...."
The founders never would have given us free speech if they had known that someone, some day, would abuse question marks and exclamation points like that.
• It used to be that, unless it was a letter to the editor, a press credential was usually required for a person to have the ability to express his opinions to the masses. The press pass doesn't make you smarter, but it gives you access to sources that can help you develop an informed opinion.
The freedom and power of the Internet is a wonderful thing, but it has resulted in opinion inflation. There are millions more opinions being disseminated, but quantity doesn't equal quality. Considering the source has never been more important.
• Jamie Dixon's name was being mentioned as the next coach at the University of Maryland before the lights were turned out at coach Gary Williams' retirement party. What - other than money, of course - could possibly make Maryland a better job than Pitt for a head basketball coach?
• Now that the Washington Capitals have been swept by Tampa Bay, in a series in which they went 1-for-19 on the power play and 0-for-18 on the one-man advantage, should we consider the possibility that what happened to the Penguins had a lot more to do with the Lightning than it had to do with the Penguins?
• Baseball attendance continues to be an issue. Last week, the Detroit Tigers had their two smallest announced crowds for games against the New York Yankees in more than 10 years at Comerica Park.
• Here's something for you and the Penguins to ponder between now and the next time Sidney Crosby plays a game: Justin Morneau is a 25-30 home-run hitting first baseman for the Minnesota Twins. His season ended last year on July 7 because of a concussion. He had 18 home runs when he had to shut it down. He's back on the field again and hitting .201 with one home run.
Source http://www.observer-reporter.com/
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Sunday, 8 May 2011
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Team kill Bin Laden
Ghazi from air bases in Pakistan, the MH-60 helicopter on its way to the outskirts of Abbottabad military, the center about 50 km from Islamabad. Flight is the member of special team of U.S. Navy SEAL, was it across the border from Afghanistan.
Members of the ST6
Members of the ST6Accompanying them was the professional communications, electronic intelligence and other intelligence experts.
After 40 minutes of fighting, 22 people or killed or captured. One of those killed is Osama bin Laden, was shot in the head and chest. Determination of the terrorist is brought back to the helicopter base Ghazi. A helicopter was having problems and U.S. forces have been destroyed soon after.
If not for this critical, then this could be a normal military operation of the comedy team is specially trained and legendary, SEAL Team Six (SEAL Team 6 - ST6), although not exist only on paper. The official name of, is heading the special war deployment of Navy (USA). This group was formally established in 1987, with the abbreviation is NAVSPECWARDEVGRU although its forerunner stemming from the failed rescue of American hostages at the U.S. embassy in Iran in 1979. However, the locals at their home base at Dam Neck in Virginia called them by name DevGru.
Their mission this time very special and we need to practice first. So they have recreated a wide 0.4 hectare park houses like the Bin Laden at Camp Alpha, a separate branch of the Bagram Air Base and began practicing early in April.
Whether public or heard about the activities of the customs of this particular file as well as a unit similar to the infantry as Delta Force, the majority of JSOC's mission was never revealed. The name of the team until just heard good things happened there (as a humanitarian aid worker was killed UK) or have something big (a captain were rescued at sea).
But even then, the U.S. military does not want to reveal their presence. JSOC a few dozen members were killed in Pakistan in recent years. Their names are the Ministry of Defense announced as usual, but under cover, as they were killed by accident while training in eastern Afghanistan. This is a password.
How did the helicopter task force is to be avoided Pakistan's air defense system? Did they use the electronic transmitter special? Did they paint helicopters to Pakistan Air Force insignia and deceive the people responsible?
If it is true, and maybe this will never be published, two other units of the Department JSOC technical applications (Technical Application Programs Office) and the evaluation team of aviation technology (Aviation Technology Evaluation Group), has done well this task. These are the real unknown soldiers, never to be honored and they do not need to be honored.
Since the 9 / 11, JSOC units and task forces have become their most effective weapons of the U.S. government in the fight against terrorism.
JSOC is the operating cost of about $ 1 billion more each year. JSOC has faced some criticism but generally operate freely and without restrictions after the terrorist 9 / 11.
The boundary between intelligence gathering activities of comedy team JSOC and CIA activities almost without. Raids kill Bin Laden is the most obvious evidence shows that close cooperation between the CIA and JSOC.
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Encryption ending campaign to kill Bin Laden
The first sign for Mr. Obama to know Osama bin Laden had been killed when a member of the naval task force sent to the White House short code "Geronimo-E KIA"
"Geronimo" as the password for the election campaign two groups consisting of 12 member task force of U.S. Navy SEAL to kill Osama bin Laden in the house has a wall with barbed wire surrounded in Abbotabad, Pakistan on all Updated recently. Members are taken to task on two goals helicopter.
White House officials are clearly not entirely sure they would find bin Laden in the house looking like a fortress in this Abbotabad, by terrorist was wanted in the world could have left when task force on its way to the place.
But first the good from the beginning to the raid, when the members realized SEAL who had fled the U.S. hunt for a decade. They sent a message of "Geronimo. "
After searching for 40 minutes, occasionally interrupted by the gun battle, bin Laden was dead and password confusing "Geronimo KIA-E" has been sent, in the sigh of relief permeated the White House. "E"refers to the "enemy"that the enemy while the other is short for "killed in action"that was destroyed in the mission.
Bin Laden had been shot twice, one found in the head and a chest, a senior official in the Bush administration revealed.
However, the password is not sent to SEAL evidence finally proved implement terrorist attacks on 11 / 9 is really dead. When additional evidence is collected, from ID, ie facial recognition and analysis of DNA coupling, the White House is continuing to discuss. Obama eventually ended the discussion by saying briefly: "We've caught him. "
Meanwhile, the group has broadcast encryption fully expect the terrorist was wanted in the world as SEAL Team Six (SEAL Team Six) The development of special war Navy.
Brennan, counter-terrorism adviser to Obama said they had tried to "complete the mission safely and in secret", not bin Laden a chance to return fire. And the Brennan campaign was called "moment of decision" in the war on terror and they had "cut is a solid investment. "
Current government officials are looking to Obama to decide whether to publish images of Osama bin Laden identified or not. Published photos will prove bin Laden was actually dead, but some officials fear they could cause the U.S. outcry.
"Geronimo" as the password for the election campaign two groups consisting of 12 member task force of U.S. Navy SEAL to kill Osama bin Laden in the house has a wall with barbed wire surrounded in Abbotabad, Pakistan on all Updated recently. Members are taken to task on two goals helicopter.White House officials are clearly not entirely sure they would find bin Laden in the house looking like a fortress in this Abbotabad, by terrorist was wanted in the world could have left when task force on its way to the place.
But first the good from the beginning to the raid, when the members realized SEAL who had fled the U.S. hunt for a decade. They sent a message of "Geronimo. "
After searching for 40 minutes, occasionally interrupted by the gun battle, bin Laden was dead and password confusing "Geronimo KIA-E" has been sent, in the sigh of relief permeated the White House. "E"refers to the "enemy"that the enemy while the other is short for "killed in action"that was destroyed in the mission.
Bin Laden had been shot twice, one found in the head and a chest, a senior official in the Bush administration revealed.
However, the password is not sent to SEAL evidence finally proved implement terrorist attacks on 11 / 9 is really dead. When additional evidence is collected, from ID, ie facial recognition and analysis of DNA coupling, the White House is continuing to discuss. Obama eventually ended the discussion by saying briefly: "We've caught him. "
Meanwhile, the group has broadcast encryption fully expect the terrorist was wanted in the world as SEAL Team Six (SEAL Team Six) The development of special war Navy.
Brennan, counter-terrorism adviser to Obama said they had tried to "complete the mission safely and in secret", not bin Laden a chance to return fire. And the Brennan campaign was called "moment of decision" in the war on terror and they had "cut is a solid investment. "
Current government officials are looking to Obama to decide whether to publish images of Osama bin Laden identified or not. Published photos will prove bin Laden was actually dead, but some officials fear they could cause the U.S. outcry.
Saturday, 30 April 2011
Obama also "addicted" iPad 2
Barack Obama which is "love" BlackBerry device, but "fever" seems iPad also has spread to the White House.
Barrack Obama is particularly popular favorite products new technologies. He was the first U.S. president declared "addicted" RIM BlackBerry device. And, before the rush of iPad tablet, the boss of the Oval Office as well buy yourself a tablet this fashion. The media have discovered a second iPad on his desk.
Recently, information about hunting and "grab" the image of Obama holding iPad tablet 2 with Leather Cover Smart steps to super helicopter Marine One.
Earlier, this black president also acknowledged the mall iPad.
2 weeks ago, U.S. President was very frustrated with outdated technology at the White House. "This place is not the world of technology, we are lagging 30 years behind the world, " Obama shared at an event in Chicago
Friday, 22 April 2011
Toyota recall RAV4 and Highlander car
Toyota has announced a voluntary recall campaign on for the 2007-2008 version of the car RAV4, Highlander and the 2008 edition vehicles were sold in the U.S., the risk of errors caused by air bag sensors.
Toyota says the car has about 214,000 RAV4 and Highlander and Highlander HV 94,000 vehicles in this area in the North American recall.
The cause was summoned roll over sensor system to activate the curtain airbags may fail. Specifically, the two sensors are designed to detect the angle of roll over.
Toyota said that if one sensor fails, the air bag warning lamp will light and risk detection system was broken roll over, but the air bags still in a state of ready if the crash side car .
However, if both sensor malfunction with the air curtain system and tighten the safety belt bag can be activated unintentionally.
Toyota said the company will begin notify vehicle owners by mail in the U.S. in May next.
Automobile manufacturers in Japan also said RAV4 and Highlander vehicles sold in other markets not included in the recall because the system is not equipped with curtain airbags with roll over sensors.
Toyota says the car has about 214,000 RAV4 and Highlander and Highlander HV 94,000 vehicles in this area in the North American recall.The cause was summoned roll over sensor system to activate the curtain airbags may fail. Specifically, the two sensors are designed to detect the angle of roll over.
Toyota said that if one sensor fails, the air bag warning lamp will light and risk detection system was broken roll over, but the air bags still in a state of ready if the crash side car .
However, if both sensor malfunction with the air curtain system and tighten the safety belt bag can be activated unintentionally.
Toyota said the company will begin notify vehicle owners by mail in the U.S. in May next.
Automobile manufacturers in Japan also said RAV4 and Highlander vehicles sold in other markets not included in the recall because the system is not equipped with curtain airbags with roll over sensors.
Audi A7 from folding art, paper paste
This is his work Taras Lesko, an expert in the field of origami - folding art, Japanese paste paper.
Lesko He has used 285 sheets of paper and 750 parts to form an identical Audi A7 prototype.
Video below lasts less than 3 minutes, speed dial 245 hours painstakingly cutting, folding, sticking his Lesko. The car will not only frame but also the interior.
view here http://youtu.be/pXfDVgnv0iw
Lesko He has used 285 sheets of paper and 750 parts to form an identical Audi A7 prototype.Video below lasts less than 3 minutes, speed dial 245 hours painstakingly cutting, folding, sticking his Lesko. The car will not only frame but also the interior.
view here http://youtu.be/pXfDVgnv0iw
Welcome New York 2012 Kia Rio
Just a day after launch the Kia sedan K2 in the Shanghai Motor Show 2011, car manufacturers continue to introduce the Korean version for North American market, under the name Kia Rio, accompanied by a all-new hatchback.
K2 and Rio sedan has the same structure, but there are distinctions form.
Kia Rio sedan for North America retains type vehicles such as the nose of the hatchback, with front headlight design almond stout, rather long claws at the edges as "twins" has launched K2 in China. Other well designed rear end.
Interior 2012 Rio sedan like the hatchback version was launched in Geneva last month exhibition in Switzerland.
2012 Rio car width, but lower than the previous generation. Specifically, body length 4.366mm, 1.720mm wide and 1.455mm high. Kia said, using high-tensile steel drive-strength (63%), the new Rio lighter car, operate better, and safer.
In the U.S., Kia Rio 2012 version is equipped with a 1.6L 4-cylinder GDI capacity of 138 horsepower, traveling with automatic gearbox or six levels. Kia Rio said the new vehicle fuel consumption is expected to be 7.8 and 5.8 lit/100km lit/100km city road expressway. Rio car will be equipped with stop-start technology Kia's ISG.
2012 Kia Rio sedan will have 3 versions. LX use the steel wheels to go with 15-inch tires 185/65R15, door handles and outside mirrors capture the same color as the vehicle, driver seat with adjustable high and low. Vehicles equipped with electronic stability vehicle (ESC), antilock brake system (ABS), support systems on the launch ramp (HAC).
Is higher than the LX, which adds power mirrors and locks, with remote locking, Bluetooth support, integrated steering wheel buttons activate voice, reclining 60/40 rear seat.
SX is the most advanced, using the 17-inch wheels come with 205/45R17 tires, fog lights, LED lights, dual chrome exhaust pipe, heated mirrors and integrated turn indicator lamps, steering wheel and need some leather, cruise control system, entertainment system integrates information UVO camera supports the following observations.
Compared with the Rio5 hatchback was launched at the Geneva Motor Show back in March, the version in the New York auto show in 2011 only other color front lights turn orange instead of white, and some internal equipment Furniture.
Like the sedan, Kia Rio5 2012 version also uses 4-cylinder engine capacity of GDI 1.6L 135 horsepower, traveling with automatic gearbox and six levels.
Similarly, the Rio5 hatchback has three versions: LX, EX and SX are equipped with as in the sedan.
K2 and Rio sedan has the same structure, but there are distinctions form.Kia Rio sedan for North America retains type vehicles such as the nose of the hatchback, with front headlight design almond stout, rather long claws at the edges as "twins" has launched K2 in China. Other well designed rear end.
Interior 2012 Rio sedan like the hatchback version was launched in Geneva last month exhibition in Switzerland.
2012 Rio car width, but lower than the previous generation. Specifically, body length 4.366mm, 1.720mm wide and 1.455mm high. Kia said, using high-tensile steel drive-strength (63%), the new Rio lighter car, operate better, and safer.
In the U.S., Kia Rio 2012 version is equipped with a 1.6L 4-cylinder GDI capacity of 138 horsepower, traveling with automatic gearbox or six levels. Kia Rio said the new vehicle fuel consumption is expected to be 7.8 and 5.8 lit/100km lit/100km city road expressway. Rio car will be equipped with stop-start technology Kia's ISG.
2012 Kia Rio sedan will have 3 versions. LX use the steel wheels to go with 15-inch tires 185/65R15, door handles and outside mirrors capture the same color as the vehicle, driver seat with adjustable high and low. Vehicles equipped with electronic stability vehicle (ESC), antilock brake system (ABS), support systems on the launch ramp (HAC).
Is higher than the LX, which adds power mirrors and locks, with remote locking, Bluetooth support, integrated steering wheel buttons activate voice, reclining 60/40 rear seat.
SX is the most advanced, using the 17-inch wheels come with 205/45R17 tires, fog lights, LED lights, dual chrome exhaust pipe, heated mirrors and integrated turn indicator lamps, steering wheel and need some leather, cruise control system, entertainment system integrates information UVO camera supports the following observations.
Compared with the Rio5 hatchback was launched at the Geneva Motor Show back in March, the version in the New York auto show in 2011 only other color front lights turn orange instead of white, and some internal equipment Furniture.
Like the sedan, Kia Rio5 2012 version also uses 4-cylinder engine capacity of GDI 1.6L 135 horsepower, traveling with automatic gearbox and six levels.
Similarly, the Rio5 hatchback has three versions: LX, EX and SX are equipped with as in the sedan.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Published a list of Vehicles in 2011
In the framework of the New York Auto Show 2011 is taking place in America, a panel of international automotive journalists has selected organizations and published a list of vehicles in 2011.
The title "Car of the Year 2011 " has belonged to Nissan Leaf, leaving two candidates BMW 5-Series and Audi A8. In 2010, this title belongs to the Volkswagen Polo.
Before that, the first time in history 47 years, Car of the Year award in Europe was given to a sample of electric cars: Nissan EV Leaf.
Leaf Nissan car is run entirely by electricity and can charge the external plug. Vehicles operated by AC electric motor power 80 kW (107 hp), energy use due to lithium-ion battery supplied. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.9 seconds and can run 175km after each full charge of electricity.
Leaf Nissan EV starting in the market from the U.S. and Japan in December, but not until early the following year to Europe, with 30,000 euros price standard, but many European governments now have policies subsidized electric cars from 3000-6000 in the euro, the price only from 24,000 to 27,000 euros. In the U.S., with $ 7,500 tax reduction policies, price levels from $ 25,280.
"What a wonderful electric cars for mass production first in the world - Nissan Leaf - award winning car of 2011," Chairman and CEO of Nissan Carlos Ghosn said after the ceremony publication of the list.
This prize is awarded annually by a committee of the international automotive journalists from Asia, Europe and North America, the organization voted.
Besides the title "Car of the Year 2011 ", the commission also published a number of other titles.
Italia Ferrari 458 - Car High Performance of the Year
Aston Martin Rapide Car Design of the Year
Chevrolet Volt - Green Car of the Year
Source Leftlane
The title "Car of the Year 2011 " has belonged to Nissan Leaf, leaving two candidates BMW 5-Series and Audi A8. In 2010, this title belongs to the Volkswagen Polo.Before that, the first time in history 47 years, Car of the Year award in Europe was given to a sample of electric cars: Nissan EV Leaf.
Leaf Nissan car is run entirely by electricity and can charge the external plug. Vehicles operated by AC electric motor power 80 kW (107 hp), energy use due to lithium-ion battery supplied. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.9 seconds and can run 175km after each full charge of electricity.
Leaf Nissan EV starting in the market from the U.S. and Japan in December, but not until early the following year to Europe, with 30,000 euros price standard, but many European governments now have policies subsidized electric cars from 3000-6000 in the euro, the price only from 24,000 to 27,000 euros. In the U.S., with $ 7,500 tax reduction policies, price levels from $ 25,280.
"What a wonderful electric cars for mass production first in the world - Nissan Leaf - award winning car of 2011," Chairman and CEO of Nissan Carlos Ghosn said after the ceremony publication of the list.
This prize is awarded annually by a committee of the international automotive journalists from Asia, Europe and North America, the organization voted.
Besides the title "Car of the Year 2011 ", the commission also published a number of other titles.
Italia Ferrari 458 - Car High Performance of the Year
Aston Martin Rapide Car Design of the Year
Chevrolet Volt - Green Car of the YearSource Leftlane
Flickr photo contest on "Royal Wedding"
To encourage people to record the memorable moments in "Royal Wedding" will take place on 29 / 4, Flickr has recently held a contest to find the most meaningful photos.
"Royal Wedding" between British princes William and Catherine Middleton is not just a political event are paying attention, but the media, technology and "restlessness" with the event.
Recently, photo-sharing site Flickr has an album called "The People's Royal Wedding Album", which encourages people to use Flickr to capture and share pictures of the wedding will take place on 29 / 4 to here.
Flickr hope this will be an official album of the Royal wedding perspective of those who witnessed normal.
Answers about their plans, a spokesman for Flickr, said: "Whether the viewer to admire the view that marriage, on TV, live in London, on the street party ... we all want to see the images that they share. "
Everyone around the world are welcome to send pictures contest relating to the air of "The Royal wedding. "
Even, Flickr also awarded a trip worth 5 thousand pounds for the photos who have been most impressive. The competition will last until 3 / 5.
Similar to YouTube, Yahoo subsidiary in the UK that will be reported directly to the wedding at http://uk.royalwedding.yahoo.com.
"Royal Wedding" between British princes William and Catherine Middleton is not just a political event are paying attention, but the media, technology and "restlessness" with the event.
Recently, photo-sharing site Flickr has an album called "The People's Royal Wedding Album", which encourages people to use Flickr to capture and share pictures of the wedding will take place on 29 / 4 to here.
Flickr hope this will be an official album of the Royal wedding perspective of those who witnessed normal.
Answers about their plans, a spokesman for Flickr, said: "Whether the viewer to admire the view that marriage, on TV, live in London, on the street party ... we all want to see the images that they share. "Everyone around the world are welcome to send pictures contest relating to the air of "The Royal wedding. "
Even, Flickr also awarded a trip worth 5 thousand pounds for the photos who have been most impressive. The competition will last until 3 / 5.
Similar to YouTube, Yahoo subsidiary in the UK that will be reported directly to the wedding at http://uk.royalwedding.yahoo.com.
Ferrari are priced $ 7.3 billion
It is estimated by Mr. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Group owns the Ferrari brand.
Answering a journalist and banker interested in issuing shares for initial public (IPO) of Ferrari, Mr. Sergio Marchionne estimated value of this Italian car brand is more than 5 billion euros (7, $ 3 billion) - has led to a number of people present in the audience show their astonishment. Valuation Mr Marchionne's Ferrari greater analysis of the 2 billion euros, and in 63% of the market value of 8 billion euros including the Fiat Group.
"I always thought of Ferrari is a brand gods, gods and brands are of course different," Mr. Marchionne said in an interview held at the Fiat headquarters in Turin, Italy.
Ferrari is the most profitable brand of Fiat today. Profit before tax of sports car company has increased 23% last year to 302 million euros, 1.92 billion in revenue in euros.
The banks are forcing Mr. Marchionne Ferrari shares listed on the Stock Exchange to reduce debt and increase credit rating for Fiat. Standard & Poor's lowered the credit rating of BB + to BB from Fiat in February last year after splitting the Fiat industrial activity from the automotive sector.
Credit rating organization said could continue if the lower level of the Fiat Group completes acquisition of majority stake in Chrysler this year. Mr. Marchionne, CEO of both Fiat and Chrysler, said currently he has no plans to put Ferrari on the stock market, because Fiat has enough money to increase the percentage of ownership Chrysler.
It is difficult to value brands 'divine' as Ferrari, "Mr. Marchionne said in an interview Friday 4 / 4. "Many times I thought to number more than 5 billion euros."
Mr. Marchionne has revealed its ability to Ferrari in the IPO in November last year, when he says could sell some assets of Fiat, including Ferrari shares, if he needed cash to buy up shares may Chrysler. As of late 2010, Fiat has 12.2 billion euros in cash and cash equivalent assets, while net debt was 542 million euros.
Fiat has resolved nearly half of the debt last year, before splitting the production department truck and trailer separated from the passenger car division. The result of this split will have two independent companies: Fiat SpA and Fiat SpA Industrial, with two new logo.
Fiat SpA burden of around 500 million euros in total debt of 2.4 billion euros, the remaining parts by truck and trailer to take. Fiat SpA's debt is likely to increase from 1.5 to 1.8 billion euros at year's end, the demand for capital will increase to around 4.5 billion euros, as announced by Fiat in May 1 / 2011.
The average valuation of four analysts Bloomberg consultation that the Ferrari is worth about 3 billion euros, with about 10 times its operating profit. This number is so low over his valuation Marchione 2 billion euros.
Mr Jochen Gehrke, an analyst at Deutsche Bank AG, also is one of four analysts by Bloomberg reference pricing Ferrari, said: "Ferrari is a very valuable asset of the Fiat. With its profitability, the IPO will attract great interest. "
With 2700 workers, Ferrari last year increased sales by 6% over 6573 vehicles. Meanwhile, competitors are its main Lamborghini sold 1,302 cars last year, reaching sales of 271 million euros.
Answering a journalist and banker interested in issuing shares for initial public (IPO) of Ferrari, Mr. Sergio Marchionne estimated value of this Italian car brand is more than 5 billion euros (7, $ 3 billion) - has led to a number of people present in the audience show their astonishment. Valuation Mr Marchionne's Ferrari greater analysis of the 2 billion euros, and in 63% of the market value of 8 billion euros including the Fiat Group."I always thought of Ferrari is a brand gods, gods and brands are of course different," Mr. Marchionne said in an interview held at the Fiat headquarters in Turin, Italy.
Ferrari is the most profitable brand of Fiat today. Profit before tax of sports car company has increased 23% last year to 302 million euros, 1.92 billion in revenue in euros.
The banks are forcing Mr. Marchionne Ferrari shares listed on the Stock Exchange to reduce debt and increase credit rating for Fiat. Standard & Poor's lowered the credit rating of BB + to BB from Fiat in February last year after splitting the Fiat industrial activity from the automotive sector.
Credit rating organization said could continue if the lower level of the Fiat Group completes acquisition of majority stake in Chrysler this year. Mr. Marchionne, CEO of both Fiat and Chrysler, said currently he has no plans to put Ferrari on the stock market, because Fiat has enough money to increase the percentage of ownership Chrysler.
Ferrari brand value
It is difficult to value brands 'divine' as Ferrari, "Mr. Marchionne said in an interview Friday 4 / 4. "Many times I thought to number more than 5 billion euros."
Mr. Marchionne has revealed its ability to Ferrari in the IPO in November last year, when he says could sell some assets of Fiat, including Ferrari shares, if he needed cash to buy up shares may Chrysler. As of late 2010, Fiat has 12.2 billion euros in cash and cash equivalent assets, while net debt was 542 million euros.
Fiat has resolved nearly half of the debt last year, before splitting the production department truck and trailer separated from the passenger car division. The result of this split will have two independent companies: Fiat SpA and Fiat SpA Industrial, with two new logo.
Fiat SpA burden of around 500 million euros in total debt of 2.4 billion euros, the remaining parts by truck and trailer to take. Fiat SpA's debt is likely to increase from 1.5 to 1.8 billion euros at year's end, the demand for capital will increase to around 4.5 billion euros, as announced by Fiat in May 1 / 2011.
The average valuation of four analysts Bloomberg consultation that the Ferrari is worth about 3 billion euros, with about 10 times its operating profit. This number is so low over his valuation Marchione 2 billion euros.
Mr Jochen Gehrke, an analyst at Deutsche Bank AG, also is one of four analysts by Bloomberg reference pricing Ferrari, said: "Ferrari is a very valuable asset of the Fiat. With its profitability, the IPO will attract great interest. "
With 2700 workers, Ferrari last year increased sales by 6% over 6573 vehicles. Meanwhile, competitors are its main Lamborghini sold 1,302 cars last year, reaching sales of 271 million euros.
iPhone is secretly tracking users
Two security researchers in Britain have discovered a disturbing truth. Accordingly, Apple is secretly monitored geographical position of those who use the iPhone and iPad 2 4 since IOS release 4, with surprising accuracy.
Two security experts Alasdair Allan and Pete Warden has discovered a secret backup location and time are stored on Macs or PCs have been synchronized with the iPhone.
File "consolidated.db" record phone location data and timelines of each position. Users can also find this file on your PC or Mac personal computer was synchronized with the iPhone. Even they can restore or copy this file to a new device that retains the right to log on.
Clear how to create and access the database only for the iPhone, although sometimes the network can access location information. However, it seems the data itself is not passed on to Apple so its use for such information at this time has not been clearly defined.
Position your phone does not seem to be the only data that were collected IOS 4.0. Develop a list of wireless networks that connect iPhone or iPad has also been detected.
Researchers often point out that this kind of data would have allowed the court to be transferred from the mobile phone companies, but Apple back to it on the user's computer as plain text . Therefore, the researchers recommended that users until Apple has an answer to this problem, encrypt backups iPad iPhone or by selecting "Encrypt Backup iPhone" in the Options section of iTunes
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Former "captain" Google is increasing wages record
After ceded the CEO position at Google, Larry Page, Eric Schmidt not only change work positions in Google, but also changed the amount received, from 1 USD to ... 1.25 million for each year work.
While he held the position of chief executive officer (CEO) at Google, Eric Schmidt received salaries only "symbolic" $ 1 a year.
However, after cede this position to the co-founder of Google, Larry Page, Eric Schmidt worked as an executive chairman, responsible for developing professional relationships of Google, Eric Schmidt's salary was increased to 1.25 million per year.
In addition, Schmidt also have the opportunity to receive bonuses equal to 400% of current salary, depending on performance. Thus, if working effectively, Eric Schmidt be able to "pocket" $ 6 million in one year.
Schmidt's new wage applies from the date of 4 / 4, when Larry Page official position "steered" Google and Schmidt also started receiving new positions.
Google's move is regarded as an act to repay what Eric Schmidt, Google has done to become "titans" like today when he was at the "Captain. " Earlier this year, Google Eric Schmidt was also awarded $ 100 million as the company's shares.
According to the Forbes list, the total asset value of Eric Schmidt estimated $ 7 billion, ranked No. 136 in the list of the richest people in the world.
Salary is $ 1 salary represents the CEOs of technology companies generally receive. Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO is also currently receiving this salary.
Engine new for the 2012 version of Kia Soul
Mode is almost unchanged compared with the current version, but the 2012 Kia Soul is equipped with new engines 1.6 and 2.0.
Only after three years of presence in the market, Kia Soul has built quite a solid foothold. And now, the Korean automakers have major engine upgrade for this model, the 2012 version, while the forms only small changes.Along with Rio, the car is Soul 2012 Kia important product launch in New York Auto Show 2011 takes place from 20 / 4 in the U.S..
Forms, 2012 Kia Soul is only a few small changes, such as adding a new front headlights with LED strip, hood design, the front bumper and the new model, the cluster lights are also applications LED technology.
On the interior, Kia has upgraded sound system, additional system information and hands-free entertainment 'UVO' totally new. There is also a new advanced option package, Premium Package, equipped with heated front seats, leather seats, temperature control system automation, and navigation systems.
The most important changes in version 2012 Kia Soul is located in the engine and gearbox 6 new level.
In the 2012 version, Soul is equipped car engines 1.6L 4-cylinder GDI new, for a capacity increase of 11% to 135 horsepower, but fuel consumption reduced by 10% over the previous engine, to Lit/100km 8.4 and 6.9 lit/100km city road expressway.
More powerful engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder new, for a capacity of 160 horsepower and torque of 143 lb-ft (194Nm), up from 142 horsepower and 115 lb-ft of old engine .
Accompanying documents 2.0L engine or automatic gearbox 6 new level. Kia says the fuel consumption of 8.7 lit/100km city roads and highways lit/100km 7.1 for both the number of floors and automatic.
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
IPhone 5 is mounted in the antenna "toxic"
Page Macotakara (Japan) has recently quoted a source said Apple plans to move the glass design to the back of the iPhone 4 aluminum block designed for the iPhone 5 to avoid cracks in the glass capital of the company is making painful head.
According to the source, the metal surface behind the iPhone will have a 5 Apple logo made of plastic. This logo is integrated with WiFi antennas, cellular antennas and other types of antennas to replace the antenna in the form of border around the current iPhone 4.
Glass design on the back of the Apple iPhone has caused 4 to be disappointed with the durability and its weight. Meanwhile, the problem with the antenna design of the phone, Apple has been forced to give free protective case Bumper to address the growing complaints from users.
Finally, the issues surrounding the iPhone 4 white version was delayed so many times is the result of the difficulties encountered when coating products during manufacture and it seems to change rear glass lid will solve this. Page 5 Macotakara said iPhone will be released in June or July and will be equipped with dual-core processor such as iPad 2 A5.
Of course, in addition to aluminum metal, Apple could also consider using materials Liquidmetal technology which the company bought the rights to use last year. Liquidmetal is only used to manufacture SIM removal tool. This alloy is an ad against scratches, corrosion very well and as hard as titanium.
Sunday, 6 March 2011
Samsung S Galaxy II prepared "to life" Tegra chip 2
Nvidia has confirmed that Samsung will release the smartphone version of Galaxy S II uses a dual-core processor instead Tegra 2 Exynos Samsung's new chip.
Last month, Samsung launched the first Galaxy S II in the global mobile conference MWC 2011, however, Nvidia's representative confirmed the ultra-thin smart phones will use dual-core processor Nvidia Tegra 2 or at least some form of them. When Samsung introduced S Galaxy II in Barcelona, the company also used the opportunity Exynos unveiled its new chips. However, according to Nvidia's claims, this component will not be used in all Samsung's new smartphone.
Initially Samsung said it will integrate a dual-core processors in its first S II Galaxy but it seems the Korean electronics firms are in need of a little help from Nvidia. According ITProPortal, Nvidia has confirmed information dual-core processor Tegra 2 of them will be used in "some of Samsung's smartphone. "
Samsung does not manufacture chips Exynos up for Galaxy II and so on Tegra S 2 is chosen to "fill the gap. " Page Phandroid said British and U.S. markets will receive Exynos Samsung's chip market remaining distribution Galaxy S II which version will be decided by Samsung. Ordinary smartphone users may not realize the difference in the performance of two versions of S Galaxy II with two different processors. Two versions are not different in design as well as other configuration parameters.
Saturday, 5 March 2011
View performance perfect hybrid vehicle auto Google
Driver will not even have to rudders that could handsfree to work on the car. This no longer seems far from self-hybrid vehicle project of Google.
Car auto hybrid car is the first time Google launched in June 10 last year, now has become more mature and was introduced at TED (technology conference, entertainment and design world) on Friday 5 past.
At the conference, Google's product is created the impression of excellent performances on the track.
Speed of 40 miles per hour (equivalent to 64.3 km / h), the car has made man wriggled between obstacles, emergency braking and speeding up the correct demand and without any measure anylandmark brain. Drivers who do not have to touch the future in your hands throughout the journey.
Earlier, Google had a perfect test for the car to go optical from San Francisco to Long Beach (California) to participate in TED.
According to Sebastian Thurn, one of the engineers participating inthe Google project, said: "This is purely a science project, to do theimpossible. We currently do not have a plan to make money on this project. "
Current restrictions of this model that is the problem weather, image recognition capability to the vehicle can stop when meeting oridentified by red light speed How to limit maximum speed.
However, this is really a impressive performance of the Google druganyone eager to own a smart product so great.
Monday, 28 February 2011
10 Oscar movie been banned Projector
"The Tin Drum"
"The Last Temptation of Christ"
"A Clockwork Orange" (1971)
"Mildred Pierce" (1945)
"All Quiet on the Western Front"
"Last Tango in Paris"
"Cleopatra" (1963)
"Brokeback Mountain"
"The Exorcist" (1973)
"Avatar" (2009)
Thursday, 27 January 2011
Hulu
Hulu is a joint venture of NBC Universal (General Electric/Vivendi), Fox Entertainment Group (News Corp) and ABC Inc. (The Walt Disney Company),with funding by Providence Equity Partners, which made a US$100 million equity investment and received a 10% stake.
Link site http://www.hulu.com/
Saturday, 22 August 2009
Entertainment Centers
I was recently shopping around for a corner entertainment center, and was surprised by the selection available. I had only seen small units before that your TV sits upon, with maybe a few shelves beneath for the dvd player, game units etc. But what I found was a lot more impressive, units ranging from full furniture pieces to the smaller units I was familiar with and everything in between. Lets take a look at some of the available styles.
As a kid, our home entertainment center was a simple cart that housed the TV and a VCR. Not very impressive, but it worked fine. I think it might have had a little storage shelf, but I have no idea what was put there. There was no such thing as a remote control so every time we wanted to change channels we had to make a little trip across the room to switch channels. Of course, there were only three channels so it's not like we had to change it that often. Thankfully, TVs grew up and so did the places people put them in.
When I got out on my own and got a TV it just lived on a simple table. That worked fine for a single guy. But marriage changes lots of things. Soon we "had to have" a better place to put the TV because my wife wanted to be able to close it off from view. So, woodworker that I am, I jumped to the rescue. I built a home entertainment center that was a thing of beauty to behold. Solid wood, plenty big, retractable doors, lots of storage, and a massive open cavity to house a ridiculously heavy TV. Like other large entertainment centers, this one was great for what it was. Plus, the top had lots of display space for knick knacks.
The basic "TV stand" also does not meet the convention of small stands in a corner entertainment center, the type you purchase at a massive discount store. There are some really nice stands that are full pieces of furniture in some really nice styles. One I saw that I particularly liked was made of dark wood, I believe walnut, with glass doors in the middle (for components) and three narrow drawers down both sides of the middle compartment. Some of the styles I have seen include Quaker, Mission and Dutch Modern. Others I have seen have the more modern look, with a black or silver finish and glass shelves. Of course, the stands come in varying widths, depending on what you need.
Although it may seem like a project that you could easily put off, it's a great one to involve kids in to teach them how to get organized. By giving them the job of putting the DVDs on the shelf or the c.d.'s into the box, they'll feel as though they completed the project themselves, thus are more likely to put things back where they got them. So if you're sick of spending hours looking for the correct disc or pulling out stacks of movies just to get to the one in the very back, stop wasting time looking and spend more time with your family enjoying this media. By getting organized once and for all - you'll never waste another moment you could be spending with a bowl of popcorn on the couch.
As a kid, our home entertainment center was a simple cart that housed the TV and a VCR. Not very impressive, but it worked fine. I think it might have had a little storage shelf, but I have no idea what was put there. There was no such thing as a remote control so every time we wanted to change channels we had to make a little trip across the room to switch channels. Of course, there were only three channels so it's not like we had to change it that often. Thankfully, TVs grew up and so did the places people put them in.
When I got out on my own and got a TV it just lived on a simple table. That worked fine for a single guy. But marriage changes lots of things. Soon we "had to have" a better place to put the TV because my wife wanted to be able to close it off from view. So, woodworker that I am, I jumped to the rescue. I built a home entertainment center that was a thing of beauty to behold. Solid wood, plenty big, retractable doors, lots of storage, and a massive open cavity to house a ridiculously heavy TV. Like other large entertainment centers, this one was great for what it was. Plus, the top had lots of display space for knick knacks.
The basic "TV stand" also does not meet the convention of small stands in a corner entertainment center, the type you purchase at a massive discount store. There are some really nice stands that are full pieces of furniture in some really nice styles. One I saw that I particularly liked was made of dark wood, I believe walnut, with glass doors in the middle (for components) and three narrow drawers down both sides of the middle compartment. Some of the styles I have seen include Quaker, Mission and Dutch Modern. Others I have seen have the more modern look, with a black or silver finish and glass shelves. Of course, the stands come in varying widths, depending on what you need.
Although it may seem like a project that you could easily put off, it's a great one to involve kids in to teach them how to get organized. By giving them the job of putting the DVDs on the shelf or the c.d.'s into the box, they'll feel as though they completed the project themselves, thus are more likely to put things back where they got them. So if you're sick of spending hours looking for the correct disc or pulling out stacks of movies just to get to the one in the very back, stop wasting time looking and spend more time with your family enjoying this media. By getting organized once and for all - you'll never waste another moment you could be spending with a bowl of popcorn on the couch.
5 Singing Tips For Beginners
It's a common belief that the ability to sing is innate, something you're born with. It's true that some people find it more easier to sing than others, but none the less, singing is a skill and can be taught. If you can talk (and listen), you can sing. You will never know how good you are, if you don't try.
First, you need to be aware of the importance of proper instructions. Without it, it would be very difficult to discover the full potential of your voice. You will need a good teacher or a good singing course. Nowadays, you can get really good and affordable singing lessons online. Another thing you should know is that age is not important. It doesn't matter if you're in your fifties or in your twenties, you can still learn how to sing.
Another reason to get proper coaching is to avoid mistakes. Bad singing habits can be very difficult to unlearn. Bad training can actually permanently damage your voice. So get the right instructions.
Many people, especially beginners, have problems with singing posture. Posture is important and should be one of the first things you learn. The proper body alignment for singing is as follows: Your back is straight, feet shoulder-width apart and shoulders slightly back and relaxed. Let your hands relax by your side. The chin should be about parallel to the floor. Don't slouch.
Warm ups are crucial in preventing injuries to your vocal muscles and preserving a healthy singing voice. All athletes know the importance of warming up and you should too. Without a warm up you are at risk of damaging your vocal cords. So before you sing - warm up.
In order to sing well you must learn and practice breathing exercises. Breathing can drastically change the sound of your voice and if you wish to sing well, you must be aware of that.
There you have it. If you follow these basic tips, you will improve you singing in no time. Remember, practice makes perfect.
First, you need to be aware of the importance of proper instructions. Without it, it would be very difficult to discover the full potential of your voice. You will need a good teacher or a good singing course. Nowadays, you can get really good and affordable singing lessons online. Another thing you should know is that age is not important. It doesn't matter if you're in your fifties or in your twenties, you can still learn how to sing.
Another reason to get proper coaching is to avoid mistakes. Bad singing habits can be very difficult to unlearn. Bad training can actually permanently damage your voice. So get the right instructions.
Many people, especially beginners, have problems with singing posture. Posture is important and should be one of the first things you learn. The proper body alignment for singing is as follows: Your back is straight, feet shoulder-width apart and shoulders slightly back and relaxed. Let your hands relax by your side. The chin should be about parallel to the floor. Don't slouch.
Warm ups are crucial in preventing injuries to your vocal muscles and preserving a healthy singing voice. All athletes know the importance of warming up and you should too. Without a warm up you are at risk of damaging your vocal cords. So before you sing - warm up.
In order to sing well you must learn and practice breathing exercises. Breathing can drastically change the sound of your voice and if you wish to sing well, you must be aware of that.
There you have it. If you follow these basic tips, you will improve you singing in no time. Remember, practice makes perfect.
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