Rossi not satisfied with Sepang outcome

Valentino Rossi concluded the second pre-season Test of 2011 in Malaysia less than satisfied, after failing to reach the aims he and his team had set out prior to the three-day meeting at Sepang.

Ending the third and final day 11th on the timesheet with a best time of 2’01.469, Rossi was 1.804s off Casey Stoner’s top time, and said: “We can’t be satisfied with this test because we didn’t reach our goals, which were to finish close to the top six and especially to reduce the gap to the front. Instead, we’re 1.8 seconds back, and our rhythm is also lacking.”

He continued: “After the first day, we thought we could do it. We had started well and were able to make the bike work with the hard tyres, which is good. After that though, we didn’t take steps forward. Although we have some good ideas for the electronics that I’m optimistic will solve those problems relatively easily, I’m not as confident about the chassis set-up. We tried hard, but we haven’t yet managed it. I’m able to brake hard, but I’m still having trouble in mid-corner.”

The Italian’s cause was not aided by the fact that he missed Wednesday due to illness, and that placed an added pressure on the final day’s workload.

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Cheetah Robot Created to Run

 

Defense research institute in the United States, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency was having an ambitious project. They created a robot named runner ATLAS. Cheetah-shaped four-legged robot that is designed to be fast runners.

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), together with Boston Dynamics to develop the robot in the world's fastest sprinters. The robot is expected to climb, past the narrow spaces, and can maneuver swiftly. ATLAS is expected to penetrate the speed of 20-30 miles per hour (32-48 km per hour, if 1 mile equals 1.6 km). However, he has not been able to replicate the original speed of a cheetah.

Boston Dynamics has been experienced to develop intelligent robots. Previously, the company has created a robot PETMAN shaped like a man without a head and BIGDOG robot.

According to Marc Raibert, president of Boston Dynamics, it is still trying to match the speed of cheetahs that reached 96-112 km per hour. "There's no reason not to match the original speed, but it takes time to reach that figure," said Marc Raibert, president of Boston Dynamics, told the Boston Herald.

DARPA funding this program with the aim of creating a robot capable of moving fast and agile. Prototype ATLAS will be out approximately 20 months. ATLAS may someday be used for various purposes on the battlefield.

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Fiesta Translucent 1 Million Units in Europe

 

Ford Motor Company successfully listed its recent history by selling the Fiesta through the 1 million units in Europe since its launch in October 2008 to February 2011 (28 months). These achievements demonstrate the success of Ford's well in penetrating the European market because it also puts hatchback mainstay as the second best-selling car in the continent Blue since early 2009.

Fiesta production at Cologne (Germany) and Valencia (Spain) and mencatatakan cumulative sales to 14 million units since its emergence in the market in 1976. "We thank our customers throughout Europe who provide great success for the Ford Fiesta," said Stephen Odell, Chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe in an official statement received Kompas.com, today (3 / 3).

"The design is innovative with a sophisticated technology continues to record great success. The achievement of one million unit sales milestone is a great achievement, but there are many other accomplishments to be achieved along with a Ford Fiesta which continues to attract the attention of consumers and become stronger in European markets, "said Stephen.

In addition to success in the market, the Fiesta also named as a car with the highest security level in the United States, from the Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety United States based on new testing standards. Besides the U.S., Feista also won the award in some global markets such as China, Europe and Australia / New Zealand.

"Ford is committed to safety, including our efforts to get ranked the highest impact resistance test that consumers look for when choosing a new vehicle. Fiesta is the most recent example and demonstrate commitment to safety in addition efficient small cars can also be safe," said Sue Cischke, Group Vice President, Sustainability, Environment and Safety.

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FaceTime So Mainstay

 

After successfully adopted the iPhone 4, iPod Touch, and Mac-based computers, FaceTime began to be introduced on the iPad 2. No wonder if Apple is so enthusiastic about introducing this application. FaceTime is in fact not a very new feature in the world of mobile telecommunications. Since it was first introduced 3G networks, video call to be the most reliable features. But the fact is not very widely used by users, such as in Indonesia. Moreover, the quality of the network that often become obstacles.

However, video calls Apple's version has its own way. FaceTime who first introduced the iPhone 4 utilizing the Internet as a medium. So do not directly use the cellular network like 3G video call which we are familiar. Via VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is FaceTime work. He brought at least four technologies. Among other coding decoding that uses the standard H-264 and ACC. Then the protocol to process the signal using SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force). As for traversing firewalls and NAT using STUN him, TURN, and ICE. Furthermore, to process its real-time encryption and streaming media via RTP and SRTP utilize VoIP.

IPad format, FaceTime become more attractive, because the person you're talking motion picture size can be set-size 9.7-inch wide screen. Although actually, if a Mac is even greater. It is not owned by the video chat facility which is generally only a small resolution and looks cute on a computer screen.

FaceTime Apple purchased from a company called FaceTime Communications is very easy to use. Users only need to have an Apple ID to operate it. List of contacts available for you easily find the other person. Furthermore, as do regular voice calls.

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Hunting crowded Sanchez

 

Naturally, if a footballer appear charming and so sought after many clubs. That's what happened to young stars are being Udinese, Alexis Sanchez, who was a bone of contention many European clubs.

Appearances are increasingly ciamik with Udinese this season is why. Moreover, last weekend he had just scored four goals in the Bianconerri destroy Palermo seven goals without reply.

In total this season, Sanchez has collected 11 goals and with Antonio Di Natale he became a key player who brought Udinese bertenggger standings in fifth position at this time. They were middle unbeaten since the turn of the year.

In the January transfer window and Sanchez did get many offers from clubs kinds of Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchseter City. In the Italian League itself, Sanchez had been linked with Inter Milan.

But Udinese was not willing to sell it although recognized footballer got an offer exorbitant for a new career in Europe in 2008's. The club would prefer to sell on the stock this summer.

"Sanchez enthused by British and Italian teams. There is already a bid (for Alexis Sanchez) sekiat 30-35 million euros, but I can not say from whom we accept it," said club president Franco Soldati told Sky Italia.12

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Xoom iPad 2 vs. 10.1 vs. Galaxy Tab

 

How comparison between IPAD 2 with a few main rivals, in this case tablets Android Motorola and Samsung Xoom Galaxy Tab 10.1? If judging from the design side, this tablet looks a little more slender than its competitors it. But in terms of hardware, probably some features on the iPad two little behind.

However, with base price of USD 499, IPAD two potentially attract buyers because of its rivals has not been able to reach this low price. Equipped with the latest IOS, abundance and certainty of application sales schedule began March 11, IPAD two large potential to overtake the competition.

iPad tablet 2 is the thinnest with a thickness of 0.34 inch, while the Xoom 0.5 inch and 0.43 inch Galaxy Tab. But the matter of weight, is the Galaxy Tab champion who was just 1.32 pounds. iPad 2 does not lose much, weighs 1.33 pounds for the version of Wi Fi....

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When is a Tablet Android exceed iPad?

 

Apple has officially announced the iPad 2. IPad next generation has a thinner shape and ability to more 'fast' from first generation iPad.

Adam Leach, principal analyst at Ovum, said that if Apple was forced to issue iPad 2 because the pressure is very fast-moving market.

"Apple did have the advantage as the first, but the red-hot competitors want to catch up," Leach said in a written statement received detikINET, Thursday (03/03/2011).

Samsung, Motorola, Hewlett-Packard (HP), HTC and Research In Motion BlackBerry Playbook his passing, referred to as a competitor who has passionately wanted to catch Apple in the tablet market.

But Leach admitted that the Tablet market growth is mostly done by Apple. "Sales included 90 percent of the total market opportunity in 2010. The remaining 10 percent of shipments in 2010 dalah device with Google Android," he said.

Still, Leach says Ovum believes his device with Google's platform will continue to grow. "He was about to surpass Apple in 2015 based devices," said Leach.

Total shipments of tablets in 2015, he continued, is estimated to reach 150 million units in the world. Well, at that time, Ovum predicts Android-based device market share will reach 36 percent. While Apple slightly below the 35 percent figure.

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