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World's Fastest Production Car !!!

The Guinness Book of World Records has officially awarded the title, World's Fastest Production Car to the SSC Ultimate Aero TT. After its record run across a Washington state highway that yielded an official average speed, as determined by the Guinness Officials, as being 256.19 mph.

In order to be the worlds fastest production model car you have to meet all the safety and emissions standards that production models face, as well as run on fuel from the average pump.The Ultimate Aero TT does all that and more. It carries luxury items as well, such as a 10-speaker sound system, leather/suede upholstery, navigation system and an operable back-up camera. Also included is a front-end lift system that raises the nose of the car 4-inches to aid it in clearing rough roads. Add to all of that the fact that the Ultimate Aero TT achieved its record run with a twin-turbo V8 with 1183-hp and 1094 ft-lbs of torque while meeting emissions standards… which is another record that SSC is applying for with Guinness.

While the SSC Ultimate Aero TT now owns the bragging rights as the fastest production car in the world they still feel they have room to raise the bar a bit further. The body itself has been tested in the wind tunnel to withstand speeds of 273-mph. Since the record setting run was performed on a public road with an uneven surface it stands to reason that the Ultimate Aero TT could certainly stretch out its lead a bit further.

The "free school" concept in England

More than 700 groups say they are interested in starting a "free school" in England - half are made up of teachers. Groups can apply from today to set up a new "state-funded independent school". The government has set out what groups will need to do to get approval.

Education Secretary Michael Gove says the scheme will drive up standards, but critics say it will cause chaos at a local level and other schools will lose out. He believes "free schools" are a way of raising achievement in areas where local authority-run schools are not providing a good quality education.

The main aim is to close the attainment gap between rich and poor and teachers have been attracted to the scheme. The free schools policy is similar to the charter schools system in the USA and one run in Sweden.

ICC 20 20 world cup schedule

Fri 30


17:00 GMT, 13:00 local 1st Match - Sri Lanka v New Zealand
Providence Stadium, Guyana
New Zealand won by 2-wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
Fri 30
21:00 GMT, 17:00 local 2nd Match - West Indies v Ireland
Providence Stadium, Guyana
West Indies won by 70 runs
May-2010
Sat 01
13:30 GMT, 09:30 local 3rd Match, Group C - India v Afghanistan
Beausejour Cricket Ground, St. Lucia
Sat 01
17:30 GMT, 13:30 local 4th Match, Group A - Pakistan v Bangladesh
Beausejour Cricket Ground, St. Lucia
Sun 02
13:30 GMT, 09:30 local 5th Match, Group C - India v South Africa
Beausejour Cricket Ground, St. Lucia
Sun 02
17:30 GMT, 13:30 local 6th Match, Group A - Pakistan v Australia
Beausejour Cricket Ground, St. Lucia
Mon 03
13:30 GMT, 09:30 local 7th Match, Group B - Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka
Providence Stadium, Guyana
Mon 03
17:30 GMT, 13:30 local 8th Match, Group D - West Indies v England

Providence Stadium, Guyana

Tue 04
13:30 GMT, 09:30 local 9th Match, Group B - New Zealand v Zimbabwe
Providence Stadium, Guyana
Tue 04
17:30 GMT, 13:30 local 10th Match, Group D - England v Ireland
Providence Stadium, Guyana

Wed 05
13:30 GMT, 09:30 local 11th Match, Group A - Australia v Bangladesh
Kensington Oval, Barbados
Wed 05
17:30 GMT, 13:30 local 12th Match, Group C - South Africa v Afghanistan
Kensington Oval, Barbados
Thu 06
13:30 GMT, 09:30 local 13th Match - A1 v D2
Kensington Oval, Barbados
Thu 06

17:30 GMT, 13:30 local 14th Match - C1 v B2

Kensington Oval, Barbados



Fri 07

13:30 GMT, 09:30 local 15th Match - A2 v C2
sington Oval, Barbados

Fri 07

17:30 GMT, 13:30 local 16th Match - B1 v D1
 Kensington Oval, Barbados
Sat 08
13:30 GMT, 09:30 local 17th Match - C1 v D2
Kensington Oval, Barbados
Sat 08
17:30 GMT, 13:30 local 18th Match - A1 v B2

Kensington Oval, Barbados



Sun 09

13:30 GMT, 09:30 local 19th Match - C2 v D1

Kensington Oval, Barbados



Sun 09

17:30 GMT, 13:30 local 20th Match - B1 v A2

Kensington Oval, Barbados



Mon 10

13:30 GMT, 09:30 local 21st Match - B2 v D2

Beausejour Cricket Ground, St. Lucia



Mon 10

17:30 GMT, 13:30 local 22nd Match - A1 v C1

Beausejour Cricket Ground, St. Lucia



Tue 11

17:00 GMT, 13:00 local 23rd Match - B1 v C2

Beausejour Cricket Ground, St. Lucia



Tue 11

21:00 GMT, 17:00 local 24th Match - D1 v A2

Beausejour Cricket Ground, St. Lucia



Thu 13

15:30 GMT, 11:30 local 1st Semi-Final - TBC v TBC

Beausejour Cricket Ground, St. Lucia



Fri 14

15:30 GMT, 11:30 local 2nd Semi-Final - TBC v TBC

Beausejour Cricket Ground, St. Lucia



Sun 16

15:30 GMT, 11:30 local The Final - TBC v TBC

Kensington Oval, Barbados

The fattest child in the world!!!

Don’t panic! This is the photo of a seven year old child named Jessica Gaude! She is the fattest child in the world with 222 kilograms.

Challenge what she eats in one day some children cann’t eat in half a year! She eats 10,000 calories each day in Coca-Colas, 15 hamburgers with fries and several kilograms of chocolate.  Her breakfast consists of white bread, potato chips and two litres of coke. But ‘dil mange more!’

When she last visited the doctor four years ago she had 110 kilograms. Unfortunately, she can no longer run and instead of walking she drags herself on the floor. Under such bodily weight her bones have already become distorted.

Mother Carolyn gives her daughter whatever the child wants. In the first week after she was born, when the baby cried because of stomach pains, the mother calmed her by feeding her with a bottle because she thought the child was hungry!
I am thinking about what will happen to this child in future! God save her!

Little Girl Lives with Crocodiles!!!

What is your opinion about crocodiles? Are they bloody? Are they brutal? First read this. Your thoughts may change!

Margarita Tarantina is a little girl. The amazing thing is that she is living with crocodiles all the time. Sound strange? stunning?! But believe this is true.

The parents of little girl Margarita Tarantina are hereditary animal trainers. They put their daughter into a cage with crocodiles. The girl’s parents received two crocodiles - Misha and Masha - shortly before Rita was born. So they were raised together and made friends. Now they cannot stand being without one another. During four years of living together, the crocodiles never bit and did not even scar the little girl!

“Alligators are brutal predators, but they have reason. The reptiles understand that Margarita is just a child and they must not hurt her,” the head of the unusual family, Sergey Tarantin says.
“They like her, and she takes advantage of it. Rita likes Misha in particular. She can play with his paw or lie on his back, while she-crocodile Masha is more capricious,” the father said.

Transportation for future cities!!!

By 2030, what would be the urban population? Do you have any statistics! More than 60 percent of the world’s 8 billion peoplewill be living in urban areas after 20 years! Wow! Even today the citties are overcrowded with people and vehicles. Then what would be the case of the future?! This increase will put tremendous pressure on a public infrastructure that is already struggling to meet the growing demand for transportation and basic services.


General Motors and its strategic partner, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group (SAIC), share a common vision for addressing the need for personal mobility. They are exploring several solutions for tomorrow’s drivers. Among the most promising is a new vehicle form called EN-V.

The new electric concept car was unveiled at the Shanghai Pudong Expo in China on March 24, 2010. This is designed as a non-polluting car suitable for the crowded mega-cities of the future. EN-V, short for Electric Networked-Vehicle, is a two-seater designed to alleviate concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow’s cities. Three EN-V models were unveiled named, Jiao (Pride), Miao (Magic) and Xiao (Laugh).

EN-V’s platform has evolved from the platform of the Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility (P.U.M.A.) prototype that was developed by Segway and debuted in April 2009. EN-V is propelled by electric motors in each of its two driving-mode wheels. Dynamic stabilization technology empowers EN-V, giving it the unique ability to carry two passengers and light cargo in a footprint that’s about a third of a traditional vehicle. It can literally “turn on a dime” within its own operating envelope. In addition, everything in EN-V is drive-by-wire, supporting its ability to operate autonomously or under manual control. The motors not only provide power for acceleration, but also bring the vehicle to a stop.

Power for the motors is provided by lithium-ion batteries that produce zero emissions. Recharging can occur from a conventional wall outlet using standard household power, allowing EN-V to travel at least 40 kilometers on a single charge. By combining the Global Positioning System (GPS) with vehicle-to-vehicle communications and distance-sensing technologies, the EN-V concept can be driven both manually and autonomously.

Its autonomous operating capability offers the promise of reducing traffic congestion by allowing EN-V to automatically select the fastest route based on real-time traffic information. The concept also leverages wireless communications to enable a “social network” that can be used by drivers and occupants to communicate with friends or business associates while on the go.

The ability to communicate with other vehicles and with the infrastructure could dramatically reduce the number of vehicle accidents. Using vehicle-based sensor and camera systems, EN-V can “sense” what’s around it, allowing the vehicle to react quickly to obstacles or changes in driving conditions. For example, if a pedestrian steps out in front of the vehicle, EN-V will decelerate to a slower and safer speed and stop sooner than today’s vehicles.

Kerala Student for Large Hadron Collider experiment !

You all might have heard about the Large Hadron Collider experiment which is taking place near Geneva. Anyoneof you thought about particiapting in it? Impossible? Nothing is impossible guys. Hear the story of college student from Kerala who is going to be part of this gigantic experiment.


C.V. Midhun, a second semester B.Sc. Physics student of the Majlis Arts and Science College at Puramannur in Valanchery, is taking part in the LHC experiment. He has got the opportunity to participate online from his home at Naduvattom.


Midhun was given online access to the experiment by the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN), the world’s largest particle physics laboratory, following the “relativity theories” put forth by him. He had claimed that there would be no black hole when protons collide. He made his point by measuring the energy generated by the cosmic rays coming out of particle collision and comparing it with that of the cosmic rays from the sun. “The energy of the sun’s cosmic rays has been found much more than that of the cosmic rays from particle collision,” he says. “As there is no black hole in the sun, it is unlikely that there will be a black hole when subatomic particle beams collide at very high energy inside the circular accelerator.”

Midhun, son of Vallabhan Namboothiri, a temple priest, and Sreedevi, a teacher, first sent his theory to the Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc) in Bangalore. The IISc scientists, realising the significance of his theories, directed him to the CERN. Impressed by his theories, the CERN authorities inducted him into the LHC experiment. They made him part of the ATLAS collaboration, one of the six particle detector experiments of the LHC.

Car War!!!

Real war is taking place in the car industry., especially among small cars. Lots of new models have entered the arena. Anyways the customer has many things to opt. Now he is the king.

Here is quick look of some of the much awited small car models by big players of the field.

Toyota Etios


 

The Toyota is coming to compete with popular models like Maruti’s swift along with other premium hatchback cars in India like Fiat’s Punto, Hyundai’s i20 and Skoda Fabia. 

Toyota India unvieled its all new small car Etios and Etios Sedan. In addition to India, the Toyota Etios (the name means 'the origin of') hatchback will also be sold in Russia, South America and perhaps other emerging markets. With Honda also set to unveil its new small hatchback for the Indian market during the Expo, the two Japanese biggies will be facing off in a big way and for the first time, the two will be up against each other in the small car market.

The Etios sedan will be the first to get launched in India, it is expected to be launched by November or December 2010, while the hatchback will be ready for Indian roads by early 2011 and is expected to be launched by March or April 2011.

Toyota India has not made any official announcement regarding the prices of Toyota Etios but here are speculative prices of Toyota Etios.

- Toyota Etios 1.2 ---------- Rs. 5,50,000.00
- Toyota Etios Sedan 1.2 - Rs. 6,00,000.00
- Toyota Etios 1.5 ---------- Rs. 7,00,000.00
- Toyota Etios Sedan 1.5 - Rs. 7,50,000.00

The main features of the car include power steering, Power windows, Remote central locking, Dash integrated music system, Steeing mounted audio controls, Automatic climate control system, Rear defogger, Rear wiper/washer, Steering adjustment and various other features offering maximum comfort to the passengers. Etios will also feature a full touchscreen music system which will be a MP3, DVD and FM system with factory fitted 4 speakers. The high end models of Etios will also feature ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution) and Dual SRS Airbags.

Etios will be come with two engine options - a 1.2 litre petrol which is expected to generate maximum power of 80 Bhp. The second engine option will be a 1.5 litre petrol engine which is expected to generate 100 Bhp of maximum power. 



Ford Figo

Ford unveiled its new small car "Figo" in India. 

And now Figo has been launched and will compete with the likes of Maruti Ritz, Hyundai i20, Honda Jazz & Skoda Fabia. 

Ford Figo is available in 8 variants, 4 of petrol and 4 of diesel:
- Ford Figo LXi, EXi, ZXi and Ford Figo Titanium. 
- Ford Figo Diesel LXi, EXi, ZXi and Ford Figo Diesel Titanium.

The Top of the line "Titanium" variant of Ford Figo comes with:
- Body Coloured Bumpers  
- Full Wheel Covers 
- Body Coloured ORVMs 
- Chrome Finish Radiator Grille  
- Air Conditioning 
- Power Steering 
- MP3 Player with 4 Speakers 
- Bluetooth Phone Interface 
- Rear Washer and Wiper - Power Windows 
- Remote Central Locking 
- Remote Boot Opener 
- Remote Fuel Lid Opener 
- Driver Seat Height Adjustment 
- Removable Parcel Tray 
- Rear Defogger 
- ABS with EBD 
- Dual SRS Airbags 

Ford Figo has been launched with 2 engine options:
- 1196cc DuraTec Petrol - 70 Bhp 
- 1399cc DuraTorq Diesel - 68 Bhp
The diesel engine is the same 1.4 Duratorq 68bhp motor that powers the Ikon & Fiesta saloons. 

Prices
- Ford Figo LXi – Rs. 3,49,000.00
- Ford Figo EXi – Rs. 3,81,000.00
- Ford Figo SXi – Rs. 3,99,000.00
- Ford Figo Titanium – Rs. 4,42,000.00 
- Ford Figo Diesel LXi – Rs. 4,47,000.00
- Ford Figo Diesel EXi – Rs. 4,72,000.00
- Ford Figo Diesel SXi – Rs. 4,96,000.00
- Ford Figo Diesel Titanium – Rs 5,29,000.00


Volkswagen Polo 
European car manufacturer Volkswagen has launched its most awaited hatchback model Volkswagen Polo in India.
Polo comes with both petrol and diesel models. The car will be available at from this month at Volkswagen showroom across the India. Volkswagen polo will be available with six variants.
The petrol engined Polo is powered by a 1.2 litre engine with an output of 75HP@ 5400 rpm and churns out a torque of 110Nm@3750 rpm. The diesel is also a 1.2 litre unit that churns out 75HP however it develops this at a lower 4200 rpm and churns out a healthier torque figure of 180Nm@ just 2000 rpm.  

Volkswagen Polo Pricing 
Model / Variant Trendline Comfortline Highline 
Polo 1.2 Petrol Rs 4.34 lakh Rs 4.83 lakh Rs 5.72 lakh 
Polo 1.2 Diesel Rs 5.32 lakh Rs 5.81 lakh Rs 6.70 lakh

Pain is in your gene!!!

Have you heard about a recent discovery? Yes, it is about pain and gene! Scientists have discovered a gene which may help explain why some people are more sensitive to and less able to tolerate pain. This revolutionary discovery is made by the scientists at Cambridge University.
Many of you are sensitive to even minor pain like biting of an ant or stinging of a silly sharp object, aren’t you?. Don’t worry, soon you will be getting such a treatment to make you able to tolerate pain of any kind. Really, expect it soon!
The latest discovery of a particular gene which is responsible for pain is made in a study of 578 people with osteoarthritis. A subsequent analysis of 186 healthy women revealed those with the gene had enhanced pain sensations. 
The findings have been published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The researchers found the protein made by the mutated version of the gene known as SCN9A stays open longer than the normal one. They believe this increases the activation of nerves that produce sensations of dull, aching pain.

Scientists are of opinion that the discovery could greatly increase the ability to conquer and control pain. It shall give vigour to the search for effective pain relieving drugs with less side effects which has long been the goal of doctors and biomedical researchers around the world.
Let us now think of a world deprived of pain! But what about the popular saying ‘no gain without pain’? Is this lead to such a world where there is no gain?!