Monday, October 18, 2010

2011 Hyundai ix20

Hyundai ix20 be sale at the UK market on November 2010, Hyundai ix20 is expected to attract young families with its excellent all-round package: class-leading fuel economy and low CO2 emissions; the latest in active and passive safety technologies; and the company’s groundbreaking Five Year Triple Care warranty.

The Hyundai ix20 blue wil come features the U2 1.4-litre dieselengine, designed and engineered at the R&D centre in Rüsselsheim,Germany, and produces 75PS at a lower rpm level of 4.000, whilegenerating 220 Nm of torque. The power train is mated to the latestsix- speed manual transmission. Producing just 98g/km of CO2 emissions, the i20 blue is scheduled to go into production in 2011.

2011 Hyundai i10

Hyundai korea car maker has making new series its Hyundai i10 and world premiere at the 2010 Paris Auto Show. his upgraded version of Hyundai’s popular city car benefits from a comprehensive set of enhancements in terms of design, specification and competitiveness.

The 2011 Hyundai i10 Blue will be powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine delivering 69 PS @ 6,200 rpm and 94 Nm of torque. The 2011 Hyundai i10 CO2 emissions or 99g per Km.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Mercedes-Benz automaker manufacture wants unveiled 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class to the public and be Celebrating its world premiere at the 2010 Paris motor show. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a significant update of the automaker’s original four-door coupe and builds on the pioneering role of its predecessor with a fresh new interpretation.
Professor Gorden Wagener, head of design at Mercedes-Benz said "The new Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class points the way forward for the future perceptible design idiom of Mercedes-Benz" and At the same time it takes its inspiration from the great tradition of stylish, refined sportiness which has always been a feature of Mercedes coupés."

Friday, October 8, 2010

Nobel Peace Prize Top Candidates

Harpviken's top three picks for the award are Sima Samar, a female Afghan human rights advocate with a strong focus on women’s rights and leader of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission, followed by the diaspora-based news agency Democratic Voice of Burma and the Special Court for Sierra Leone.

Ms. Samar was on Harpviken’s top-three list of possible winners last year, as well. He feels she has a stronger chance this year because of the 10-year anniversary of UN Security Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security.

Samar is not one of the 18 confirmed nominations out of the record 237 candidates – 38 of which are organizations – that have been submitted for this year’s prize. But nominations are normally kept secret unless nominators choose to publicize their choice. One of the confirmed nominations is Liu Xiaobo, a Chinese poet and literary critic who was sentenced last year to 11 years in prison by a Beijing court and an additional two years’ deprivation of political rights for “inciting subversion of state power.”

The “so-called incitement” was a call for political reform and greater human rights in China, said Kvame Anthony Appiah, processor at Princeton University and president of the PEN American Center, in his nomination letter. Mr. Liu has been listed as the top pick for the prize, according to online betting website PaddyPower. He has also received support recently from former Czech President Václav Havel through an open letter in the International Herald Tribune backing Liu’s candidacy.

Separately, Chen Guangcheng and Gao Zhisheng have also been nominated with Liu by a bipartisan group of lawmakers from the US House of Representatives, including Rep. Chris Smith (R) of New Jersey, senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Twitter Goes Crazy After Barack Obama Wins Nobel

If you’re wondering why half of the Twitter trends are currently related to US president Barack Obama, news broke recently that he has been awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. The official site of the Nobel Foundation is dying under the sudden surge of traffic, but the list of the Nobel Peace Prize laureates has already been updated, as you can see in the screenshot below.

This is a somewhat surprising move by the Nobel Committee, since Barack Obama simply hasn’t had enough time as president to do all that he had set out to accomplish. Twitter (Twitter) is currently overwhelmed with tweets related to the event, and is at times unresponsive, but it’s still holding on.

How Obama award shapes this year's choice

The Norwegian Peace Prize committee has a dilemma this year: how to top last year’s surprise award to President Obama. The prize aroused criticism for being awarded just nine months into Mr. Obama's presidential term and while the US was heavily engaged in two military campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq. The committee granted him the prize for his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.”

The controversial selection will probably compel the committee go for a more traditional choice on Friday – such as human rights campaigner or pro-democracy organization – which could have an impact on the political process, according to Kristian Berg Harpviken, director at the Peace Research Institute Oslo.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover

The 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover has been made officially official today, just one week before the start of the North American International Auto Show. A mid-size luxury crossover, the next generation Cadillac SRX will be prominently displayed in Detroit.

Next-generation Cadillac SRX Crossover 2010, featuring a new design and more-efficient, high-tech engine option. SRX 2010 is designed for efficient performance, including the choice of two high-tech six-cylinder engine is new for Cadillac – the smallest-displacement engine offered in North America.

A new, 3.0L direct injected V-6 engine is standard and the new V, 2.8L turbocharged-6 is optional. Both machines use a technology that helps produce a strong performance engine unique larger-displacement. 2010 SRX rides on the broadband that is designed to provide experience, agile responsive driving. 2010 SRX Prices have not been announced.

Daihatsu Materia Dubbed Icecube

Daihatsu Materia Dubbed “Icecube,” bright white box has been equipped with a number of new items. On the exterior, new body kit contains four different extensions that can be mounted on a panel today, and the lights during the day, and a new rear bumper with diffuser.

Triangle-shaped carbon fiber side mirrors and door handles and boot cover is also installed. Germany indent-Design is better known for their work on high-price model of Ferrari and Mercedes. The company is now branching out a bit, and change their sites in the sub-€ 15,000 Daihatsu Materia Icecube.

Inside, the designers added pieces of silver carbon fiber-look at the entire cabin, together with Alcantara trim. A new audio system and sat-nav Phillips also added. Light three-piece wheels have been designed specifically for the project, and measure 8.5×18 “in front, and 9.5×18? at the back.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Justin Bieber Revealed To Be 51-Year-Old Pedophile In Disguise

The Onion News Network made a shocking discovery recently about teen pop sensation Justin Bieber. It turns out, Bieber is actually 51-year-old pedophile Michael Cote, who has posed as the teen heartthrob for many years by wearing a wig and convincing rubber mask.

"In retrospect," an Investigator said, "Something as diabolical as Justin Bieber could only have been the product of a remorseless sex fiend."

Cotes's "innocently suggestive" lyrics have manipulated the minds of underage girls all over the country, but now he finds himself behind bars, thanks to the appearance of his face falling off when his mask came loose during a concert

Friday, October 1, 2010

The Social Network Review

The Social Network review scores have been unparalleled for 2010. In fact, The Social Network review ratings may be the highest for any live action, major studio movie in a long time. Usually, scores in the upper 90s from both Rotten Tomatoes and Meta Critic are reserved for Pixar films, or Oscar-bait independent movies.

However, this is a film that its most passionate fans have already compared to Citizen Kane, at least in structure. Although The Social Network review responses may not hold up at a Kane-like level in 10-20 years, they are extremely high by today's standards.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie is up to 98 percent positive, with only three negative reviews out of 148. According to the Rotten Tomatoes charts, this ties it for the third best reviewed film of the year, with How To Train Your Dragon. Toy Story 3 is at second with a 99 percent positive rating, while a foreign film called Henri-George Clouzot's Inferno has 100 percent, but with only 24 reviews. ( see more on the bozyki)

Remembering Author, Producer, and Father Stephen Cannell

The television and literary world lost a master of suspense today with the death of Stephen J. Cannell. The writer and television producer passed away earlier today due to complications from melanoma at the age of 69.

Cannell has had a lasting impact on the world of television through his string of hit television shows dating back to the 1970’s including 21 Jump Street, The A-Team, The Commish, and many more.

In addition to his TV credits, Cannell has authored 16 novels and has recently appeared on the ABC show Castle as one of Castle’s poker buddies.

He is survived by his wife Marcia and their three children – Tawnia, Chelsea and Cody.

“He was surrounded by his family and loved ones,” a statement from the family reads. “Aside from being a legendary television producer and prolific writer, Stephen was also a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a loyal friend. Mr. Cannell is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 46 years, Marcia, their three children, Tawnia, Chelsea and Cody, and three grandchildren. Stephen was the pillar of strength within his family and he touched everyone he met. He will be most deeply missed.”

Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.

Pagani Zonda Tricolore Released

The Pagani Zonda Tricolore was created as a tribute to the Italian National Aerobatic Team known as Frecce Tricolori (meaning Tricolour Arrows in Italian). The team is celebrated its 50th anniversary on the 11th and 12th September at Rivolto Airport (aeronautica.difesa.it).

The team flies the Aermacchi MB-339-A/PAN, a two-seat aircraft capable of 898 km/h at sea level, with nine aircraft and a solo, the highest number of aircraft of any aerobatic team in the world. See more on newcarsupdate