SEOUL, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- LG Electronics Inc., the beleaguered phone-making giant, said Thursday that it will release a smartphone with a dual-core processor in South Korea next month, hoping its speedy processing ability would help turn around the company's slumping mobile business, Yonhap news agency reported.
The Optimus 2X will be launched in January through South Korea's top mobile carrier SK Telecom Co. and will make its debut in other countries in the following months, LG said in a statement.
The new smartphone is the first of its kind to process information and programmes at a speed comparable to that of a personal computer, LG claimed, as it is powered by a 1-gigahertz Tegra 2 dual-core processor.
Mobile phones, including smartphones, use a single-core processor, which functions as the brain of the phone.
The dual-core processor helps play mobile games and surf the Internet at a faster speed on the 4-inch, Android-running phone, LG said.
The company, which posted record losses from its flagship mobile business, focused its efforts on product development, with more than 250 researchers and developers working on the upcoming model for more than one year, it said.
LG Electronics' mobile division posted a record operating loss of 303.8 billion won (US$269 million) in the third quarter as it responded too slowly to the lucrative smartphone market.
-- BERNAMA
16 Disember 2010
Peluang saksi fosil telur dinasaur 65 juta tahun
IBRAHIM (tengah) dan Jaafar (kanan) memegang meteor besi seberat 165 kilogram yang dipamerkan pada Pameran Batu-Batuan Pelik, di Muzium Alam Semulajadi, Putrajaya semalam.
PUTRAJAYA - Batu meteor besi seberat 165 kilogram (kg) dan fosil telur dinasaur berusia lebih kurang 65 juta tahun kini boleh dilihat di Pameran Batu-Batuan Pelik bermula hari ini sehingga 16 Januari depan di Muzium Alam Semulajadi, Putrajaya.
Pameran kali kedua anjuran Jabatan Muzium Malaysia itu mempamerkan kira-kira 100 jenis batu istimewa yang terbentuk jutaan tahun dahulu daripada kategori meteor, fosil, ambar dan suevit.
Batu-batuan ini dibawa khas oleh agensi yang terlibat dalam pameran ini seperti Jabatan Mineral dan Geosains, Pusat Penyelidikan Arkeologi Global, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Galeri Meteor, Galeria Perdana dan The Sculptures dan Muzium Alam Semulajadi.
Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Muzium, Datuk Ibrahim Ismail berkata, pameran kali ini lebih menarik kerana turut mengetengahkan batu-batuan dari angkasa, hutan rimba, bukit bukau, gua dan juga pergunungan.
Nenek 103 tahun pengguna paling tua Facebook
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| LILLIAN LOWE menunjukkan muka surat Facebook miliknya di iPad. |
Lillian dari selatan Wales, Britain, Lowe membuka akaun di laman jaringan sosial berkenaan untuk berhubung dengan tujuh cucu dan 13 cicitnya.
Dia melayari Facebook dengan menggunakan komputer iPad milik seorang cucu lelakinya, Steve.
"Saya menyukainya, Facebook amat menarik. Ia cara yang menarik untuk berhubungan dan mendapat maklumat," kata nenek itu.
Menurut Steve, neneknya masih memiliki daya ingatan yang baik dan dia gemar mengambil tahu keadaan cucu dan cicitnya.
Dilahirkan pada tahun 1917, Lowe merampas gelaran pengguna Facebook tertua daripada Ivy Bean yang meninggal dunia semasa tidur pada usia 104 tahun, Julai lepas. - Agensi
Pengguna Facebook kini lebih kreatif
MUKA SURAT artis Perancis, Alexandrea Oudin di laman Facebook kelihatan unik hasil daripada perubahan yang dilakukan oleh pengendali laman berkenaan.
PARIS - Profil bercorak artistik mula muncul di laman jaringan sosial Facebook selepas sejumlah pengguna mendapati reka bentuk baru itu boleh digunakan untuk menghasilkan imej yang bergaya, lapor sebuah akhbar semalam.
Seorang artis Perancis, Alexandre Oudin dipercayai merupakan pengguna pertama Facebook yang memuat naik gambar mukanya supaya ia kelihatan berpecah-pecah dan bertampal-tampal di laman berkenaan.
Facebook menambah baik profilnya pada awal bulan ini dengan menawarkan paparan visual lebih menarik kepada pengguna dengan tumpuan diberikan pada gambar penggunanya dan rakan masing-masing serta imej muzik selain filem kegemaran mereka.
Hasil kerja kreatif Oudin itu seiring dengan peraturan Facebook yang tidak membenarkan laman web berkenaan digodam.
Pengguna yang mahu menggunakan reka bentuk kreatif itu cuma perlu mengubah susun atur gambar mereka di dinding Facebook. - Agensi
Liz Hurley dibenar simpan RM63.74 juta
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| LIZ HURLEY dan Arun Nayar di New York pada 4 Mei 2009 sebelum mereka berpisah. |
MUMBAI - Aktres terkenal Hollywood, Liz Hurley yang berusia 45 tahun dibenarkan untuk menyimpan kekayaannya sebanyak AS$20.31 juta (RM63.74 juta) selepas dia berpisah dengan suaminya yang merupakan seorang jutawan tekstil, Arun Nayar, 45, lapor sebuah akhbar semalam.
Hurley dikatakan pernah melawat keluarga Nayar dua bulan lalu bagi memberitahu bahawa perkahwinan mereka sudah berakhir.
Pasangan yang berkahwin pada Mac 2007 itu tidak menandatangani sebarang perjanjian pembahagian harta sebelum berkahwin.
Namun, pasangan itu mengaku telah membuat satu penyelesaian perpisahan.
Mereka berpisah atas sebab-sebab peribadi yang tidak didedahkan.
Menurut laporan media India, Nayar mahu memelihara statusnya dengan tidak mengambil kesempatan daripada perpisahan tersebut.
Hurley turut memuji Nayar kerana menjadi seorang bapa yang baik untuk seorang anak lelakinya, Damian.
"Ini akan menjadi penyelesaian yang bersifat persahabatan kerana tiada pihak yang membayar wang yang banyak kepada pihak lain. Hurley tidak mahukan wang Nayar dan begitulah sebaliknya," kata seorang ahli keluaga Nayar di rumah keluarga mereka di Mumbai, India.
Hurley mengumumkan perpisahannya itu menerusi laman Twitter. - Agensi
Peserta realiti bogel diperkenalkan
BARISAN peserta yang menyertai program realiti televisyen, The Nak'd Truth di Land O'Lake, Amerika Syarikat.
LAND O'LAKES - Sebuah program realiti televisyen di Amerika Syarikat (AS) yang menjalani penggambaran di resort bogel Caliente, Pasco, memperkenalkan para peserta siri itu buat kali pertama, lapor sebuah akhbar kelmarin.
Program itu, The Nak'd Truth menampilkan lapan orang peserta yang akan tinggal sebumbung tanpa memakai pakaian selama sebulan.
Mereka juga akan berkerja di resort itu yang terletak di negeri Florida.
Sebahagian peserta The Nak'd Truth itu yang terdiri daripada warga tempatan berkata, mereka teruja dapat menyertai program realiti tersebut.
Namun, tidak semua peserta memaklumkan kepada keluarga dan rakan-rakan mengenai penyertaan mereka.
"Sebenarnya, saya pun masih belum memberitahu sesiapa," kata seorang peserta lelaki, Wayd Dionne, 23.
"Cuma ibu saya yang tahu mengenai penglibatan saya dalam siri realiti ini dan dia menyatakan sokongannya kepada saya," tambahnya.
Sementara itu, para penerbit program realiti itu memberitahu, mereka akan mengaburkan bahagian sulit peserta selain menggunakan sudut kreatif kamera bagi mengelak kontroversi sepanjang siri itu ditayangkan. - Agensi
Maserati GranTurismo
Sports car enthusiasts will love Maserati’s freshest creation. The Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line is an automobile of mastertful historical design, newly inspired by some recent dominance on the racetrack. Maserati has proven this year that it knows what it takes to perform. The phenomenal car is reconfigured to include front and rear spoilers, 20-inch rims with black finish and catchy side skirts.
The car boasts an upgraded suspension which has been lowered 10 mm from the GranTurismo S for maximum performance and enjoyability. The engine is a roaring 440 HP / 4.7 litre V8. Carbon fiber exterior elements round out the sporty look. Citizens of Bologna, Italy, were lucky enough to get the first glimpses of this one.15 Disember 2010
7 Things don't do after eat!!
Here is the 7 facts that should not be done after a meal.
1. Do not smoking
Research from the experts proves that smoking a cigarette after a meal equal to smoking 10 cigarettes (the possibility of cancer is greater).
2. Do not eat fruits directly
Directly eat fruits after meals will cause stomach filled with air. For eating fruit, do it after a meal 1-2 hours or 1 hour before meals.
3. Do not drink tea
Because the tea leaves contain a high acid content. This content will cause the protein content in foods that we consume is difficult to digest.
4. Do not loosened tie around your waist (belt)
Loosen belt after a meal will cause the intestine twisted and blocked.
5. Do not walking directly
People often say that walking a few steps after eating will prolong your life. In fact this is not true. Walking will cause the digestive system can not absorb the nutrients from the foods we eat. It’s become USELESS !!
6. Do not take a Bath or Shower
Bath will increase blood flow to the hands, feet and body that causes the amount of blood around the stomach will continue to decrease. This will weaken the digestive system in our stomach.
7. Do not sleep immediately
Food that we eat can not be digested well. This will cause the intestinal inflammation and stomach experience.
And the most important thing is DON’T forget to pay the food (DO NOT OWE) if you eating in a restaur.
New Supertall Under Construction
Today, skyscrapers are an increasingly common sight where land is expensive, as in the centers of big cities, because they provide such a high ratio of rent able floor space per unit area of land. They are built not just for economy of space; like temples and palaces of the past, skyscrapers are considered symbols of a city’s economic power. Not only do they define the skyline, they help to define the city’s identity. Here are 6 examples of amazing ultra new super tall under construction towers.
1. Modern and Crazy Flower Blossom Architecture,Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This beautiful and crazy building is designed to resemble a blossoming flower, Greek architecture firm Petra Architects recently submitted “Blossoming Dubai” to the Zaabeel Park Tall Emblem Structure Competition.
Main building access is on the ground floor and through the two symmetrical structures located on each side of the tower’s base. one of the structures houses the children’s library while providing (through skylights) an excellent view of the tower above. the children have the chance to use both the enclosed library as well as part of the park outside. The conference rooms are located on the lower ground floor offering a more controlled environment. All this area is flooded with natural light from skylight-like holes on the ground above while framing views of the tower. The building’s cafeteria is located 135 meters above ground and provides a 360 degree view of dubai and the surrounding zaabeel park. there are also two staircases connecting the cafeteria level with the viewing platform above providing a connection between the two.
2.Dancing Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One exceptional masterpiece after another is coming off the drawing board in Dubai. We have previously told you about Dubai Sports City and the Cube. This time, it is the Dancing Towers. The Dancing Towers development consist of three interlinked towers designed by Zaha Hadid. The three towers will be the centerpiece in the Business Bay Development in Dubai and will be containing offices, apartments and hotels
3.Crazy Tower With Fingers, Costa Rica, Republic of Costa Rica
This mixed use tower in Costa Rica is by Spanish firm Moho Architects, will be a new landmark, providing crucial amenities for the city, sheltered from the local climate. the concept is driven by a progressive environmental strategy that is expected to establish new benchmarks for the region. The tower splits and creases independently as it rises into the sky. This ‘head split’ configuration, permits natural lighting, while sky courts filled with vegetation punctuate at intervals the tower and mitigate the hot climate, which also can be resembled with fingers. The 25-story building will be used for both commercial and retail facilities and will feature, offices, conference rooms, a hotel and casino, and a restaurant that offers panoramic views over the city. The project is expected to be completed in 2012.
4. Kobra Towers, Kuwait, Kuwait
Part rumor, part legend, the Cobra Tower is a vision for a twisted skyscraper that would adorn Kuwait’s cityscape. This huge tower is supposed to be a construction project in Kuwait. Some say it is a hoax, others say it is real and that the tower should be completed by 2010.
5. Lilium Tower by Zaha Hadid, Warsaw, Poland
The proposed addition to the Warsaw skyline is a light, transparent structure with a strong sense of identity and character. Rising to a height of 240 meters, the tower’s slender form complements the Palace of Culture and other towers in the vicinity, creating its own distinctive profi le within an emerging cluster of tall buildings. With a gross area of 101,205m2 the tower comprises of 72,027m2 of leasable area; consisting of luxury residential apartments and an apartment hotel.
6. The Shanghai Tower, Shanghai, China
Financial apocalypse be damned! The Shanghai Tower, set to reach a whopping 632 meters by the time it’s completed, broke ground over the weekend. With its zenith a full 140 meters higher than the Mori Building (currently the world’s highest observatory), it’ll grab the honors of the tallest building in China.
The Shanghai Tower is organized as nine cylindrical buildings stacked one on top of the other with a double-skinned layer on the outside. The outside layer is triangular shaped and swivels as it reaches upwards. Designed by San Francisco-firm Gensler, the tower plans on accommodating offices, a luxury hotel, nine sky-gardens and various retail and cultural venues, as well as a new Shanghai Metro stop.
8 Must-try Malaysian Dishes
Malaysia, one of the major attractions of tourism in South East Asia, is home to fabulous street eats and equally tasty restaurants. With various influences from Malay and Chinese traditions, spicy Indian and Nonya dishes, Malaysia offers much to savour in all of its 13 different states and many more cities. The culinary scene is bustling with choices, fueled by this diversity of the country’s multicultural heritage. Here, we share with you the local favorites from three popular foodie stops in the region – Malacca, Penang and Ipoh Perak.
Ayam Buah Keluak
Nonya Cuisine is also a must try in Malacca, where you can find mouthwatering food combining Chinese ingredients with Malay herbs and spices. The Malaccan version of Nonya Cuisine favor the use of coconut milk, and is therefore richer in taste. Ayam Buah Keluak is a popular Nonya dish, which is chicken stewed with black nuts. Don’t be put off by the murky, ink-like gravy! The sauce is rich and creamy, and mixes very well with the kepayang nuts and chicken meat.
Ikan Bakar
The aromatic grilled fish dish is another must-try – ikan bakar (literally, burnt fish in malay). The fish is marinated in a myriad of spices, then wrapped in banana leaf and grilled over charcoal fire. In Malacca, head towards Perkampungan Ikan Bakar Terapung, 11 km off Malacca Town, where you can get freshly barbequed fish along with a good selecion of seafood such as cockles, squids and oysters grilled on the spot.
Nasi Kandar
Nasi Kandar is a popular northern Malaysia dish that originated from the state of Penang, so its small wonder you’ll find so many stalls around the state offering this dish. This Malaysian staple comprises simply of plain or flavored rice accompanied by side dishes such as fried chicken, curried spleen, cubed beef, fish roe, fried prawns or fried squid. A mixture of curry sauces is then poured on top, imparting a diverse taste to the rice. Other than in Penang, Nasi Kandar is also a popular dish in Ipoh, Malacca and more.
Penang Char Kway Teow
Another popular dish is char kway teow, flat rice noodles fried with beansprouts, prawns, cockles, chives and eggs in a rich dark sauce. The Penang version of this popular South East Asian dish (you can also find local versions in Indonesia and Singapore), is smooth and smokey, with additional light and dark soy sauces, extra spices and the use of broader width variety of flat rice noodles.Penang Laksa
No visit to Penang is complete without a bowl of its namesake laksa. The Penang laksa is a rice noodles dish served in a thick and tasty spicy broth, spiked with flaked mackerels and a generous serving of vegetables. In Penang, head towards Lorong Selamat, off Macalister Road to try out this renowned dish – there are two versions, the sour type, and the lemak type (with the addition of coconut milk).
Chicken Rice
One of the most popular dish in Ipoh is the humble chicken rice. In Ipoh, the chicken is poached Hainanese style, served with beansprouts and pork meatball soup. The famed Lou Wong Restaurant is a popular place specializing in chicken rice. Their chicken is perfectly done, cooked just enough to retain a juicy smoothness that is often absent from overcooked chicken. They come mixed with beansprouts and drizzled with a tasty combination of sesame oil and soy sauce mix.
Ipoh Hor Fun
When in Ipoh, be sure to try out their famed Ipoh Hor Fun. There are two variations of the dish itself. The soupy version comes served with a clear chicken and prawn browth, topped with shredded chicken meat and spring onions. The other version is a fried version, boldly flavored and enhanced with a splash of dark gravy.
Nasi Lemak
Perhaps the most popular and ubiquitous staple of Malaysian cuisine is nasi lemak, a simple dish comprising of rice cooked with coconut milk, ikan bilis (fried anchovies), roasted peanuts, some vegetables and a generous portion of a tasty sambal chilli. This is a popular dish that can be found all over Southeast Asia, each with their own local influences in the dish.
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