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Human Face River Seen From Space

2013-06-27T07:57:00.000+07:00

Human Face River Seen From Space (c)Softpedia

Do you remember with Chris Hadfield, a former commander of the international space station. Despite having returned to earth and announced his resignation, former astronauts to bring back stunning images the picture is in outer space.

This time through his Twitter account, Hadfield posted a picture of a green colored lake located in Germany, the picture is in space. Interestingly, the image stream taken by Hadfield shows the shape of the lake resembles a human face.

By posting the images through a Twitter account, the followers (followers) Hadfield even express my gratitude to each photo was posted. Based on the information circulated, now Hadfield has approximately 1 million followers in just a few weeks after landing back on Earth.

Hadfield had previously posted a video that explains how to cook, cry, sleep, exercise in space and much more. Not only that, he has ever posted and upload various images on Twitter one of them as the tragic bombings in Boston.

Using SOYUS spacecraft from Russia, the capsule successfully brought three astronauts returned to Earth. These include three astronauts Chris Hadfield of Canada, Tom Marshburn of NASA, and Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko. Thus quoted from Softpedia, Monday (06/24/2013).

Shaped Robot Animals Help Patients Healing

2013-06-27T07:52:00.000+07:00

Robo-pet

Team of researchers from Griffith University, Australia and researchers from Germany revealed that Robo-pets (animal-shaped robot) can assist in the healing of disease dementia in patients.

Reported Mumbaimirror, Tuesday (25/06/2013), a study has found that the interaction with a robot therapy will reduce anxiety and build a positive effect on the quality of their lives. PARO therapeutic robot is called, which is a sea lion-shaped robots.

PARO is equipped with artificial intelligence software and tactile sensors that allow it to respond to touch and sound. It can show emotions such as surprise, happiness and anger.

In addition, the robot also responds to the words that are spoken man. The study involved 18 participants who were in aged care facilities in Queensland, Australia.

The participants in the activity with the activities taking PARO for five weeks and also participate in group activities for some period. The findings suggest that robots have a positive impact, impact on quality of life clinically, increased levels of pleasure and reduce anxiety.

"Our study provides an important initial support for the idea that presenting robot supplement related to the activities that are being used and can be aged as companions to greater life therapy and in particular, for those who have moderate or severe cognitive impairment," said Glenda Cook researchers from Northumbria University.

Rooney Will Be Exchanged For CR7?

2013-06-27T07:44:00.000+07:00

CR7 and Wayne Rooney on Champion League Quarterfinal 2013

Manchester United are reportedly ready to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford by offering cash 70 million euros plus Wayne Rooney. United-CR7 comeback rumors to move increasingly wild.

Equivalent to Rp 912 billion transfer was first claimed by the Daily Star on Sunday (23/06/2013) yesterday. The British media wrote when the deal actually materialize, then it will be the biggest transfer story this summer.

Even after leaving the Red Devils to the Real Madrid since 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo is still a popular figure at Old Trafford.

United fans are still cheering even the name of the player who scored 118 goals during his six seasons as the Red costumed Manchester when the Red Devils meet the Los Blancos in the Champions League last 16 last season.

The opposite happens to Rooney in which the bomber nicknamed Wazza was some time ago already asked Sir Alex Ferguson for sale. Be entering Rooney wanted to leave in the package CR7 will be a perfect option for United.

Transfer Market Rooney released that price is 65 million euros. Although Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal are also reportedly interested in the cutting edge 27 of this year, but Madrid could be the best port for Rooney.

Wazza salary is 300 thousand euros (Rp 4.4 billion) per week or 13.8 million euros per year is not a problem for the Spanish giants. While, Cristiano Ronaldo has a salary of 10 million euros per season at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Billions of Solar Storms Particle Exposed to Threatened Earth

2013-06-27T07:34:00.000+07:00

Polar Storms Illustration

In addition to news about the emergence or the supermoon, the biggest full moon in 2013, the scientists also reveal solar storms that release of solar particles into space.

Reported by redOrbit on Sunday (23/06/2013), solar particle or a coronal mass ejection (CME) is separated from the sun exactly on June 20, 2013. Scientists say that this CME could potentially hurtling towards Earth.

Billions of these particles can reach the Earth and disrupt the electrical system components, both in the area around the Earth as satellites and electrical devices that exist on Earth. Even so, scientists revealed that the CME will not be able to break through the Earth's atmosphere and is not harmful to humans.

Generally, the CME left the sun at speeds between 500 and 750 miles per second. Scientists believe that the CME is released from the sun on Thursday is the fastest CME speed racing at 1,350 miles per second.

When the solar particles reach Earth, then there is a phenomenon called geomagnetic storms. The phenomenon occurs when energy particles into the Earth's magnetosphere.

Reportedly, these magnetic storms can affect the smoothness of communication signals and can cause surges in power lines. CME is also able to create the aurora phenomenon can be seen clearly in the polar regions.

Madrid Finally Get Isco

2013-06-26T07:25:00.000+07:00

Isco on U-21 European Championship

Isco ensured the transfer saga ends. Spanish media reported that Real Madrid crowded eventually get the hottest commodity on the transfer market this summer.

Marca and AS, the two leading Spanish sports media, announces that Roman Alacron Francisco Suarez transfer of 24 million euros, or 312 billion rupiah, plus 3 million euros depending on appearances.

21 years old playmaker who just led the Spanish national team won the European Under-21 will be contracted for five years. The official announcement about a move to Madrid, Isco will be announced in the near future.

Negotiations between the parties Malaga and Madrid took place on Friday (06/21/2013) yesterday when Moayad Shatat-executive vice president met with the Malaga-Madrid director general, Jose Angel Sanchez. The next day, the deal finally actually achieved.

Had appeared discourse added one of Jese, Jose Callejon, and even Alvaro Morata in the package by pressing transfer rates up to only 20 million euros but ultimately failed to materialize. Madrid retains these players.

If this news is true, then El Real managed to beat Manchester City which are also very desperate to bring in this talented Malaga's attacking midfielder.

Simon Mignolet Officially Join Liverpool

2013-06-26T07:17:00.004+07:00

Simon Mignolet

25-year-old goalkeeper has also been doing a medical and will sign a long term contract. A total of 11 million euro price tag given by the Reds for Mignolet.

Mignolet own presence indeed makes Liverpool goalkeeper position is getting interesting. Because, there are still Pepe Reina in the team.

"Competition is a very good thing," said Mignolet as reported by The Independent, Wednesday (26/06/2013).

"Pepe is a goalkeeper that is loaded with experience, it is evident from the appearance diving for years. This challenge, if you want to play at a big club, you certainly will come under pressure, "said the Belgian goalkeeper.

"I am very confident in myself and my abilities can not wait to do my clean sheet in the first game. I would not be nervous, I believe in my ability. "

David Beckham as James Bond??

2013-06-26T06:48:00.007+07:00

David Beckham

Victoria Adams was very confident that her husband, David Beckham is the ideal man for James Bond character. Vic, was convincing people that the former Real Madrid player was the right choice for later replace Daniel Craig.

"I think he has to be James Bond, and he will be a good James Bond," said as quoted by The Sun, Tuesday (25.06.13).

However, opinions vary even David Beckham is shown. Former Manchester United player does not have the quality feel capable of acting. Because of that, he was hesitant to become an actor after retiring from playing football.

"I have several friends who work as an actor. Tom Cruise is a good friend of mine, but I do not have plans to become an actor, I'm not sure," said Beckham.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Wanna Add Two Children

2013-06-26T06:42:00.001+07:00

Brad Pitt and Angie with Their Children

Angelina Jolie intends to adopt a child after seeing the Jordanian Syrian refugees in the Middle East, last week. The star of "Salt" movie is serving duty as a UN Goodwill Ambassador and often visited the refugee camps in various countries.

Angelina and Brad Pitt also agreed wants to add one biological child. They now have six children. Three of whom are adopted, namely Maddox, Pax and Zahara. While both are biological children Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne.

"Angie and Brad attitude to children more better. And add a few more children will not make a difference. He was very touched by the situation in Syria and want to adopt a child from Jordan for a little help. Both twins are now four years old and Angie and Barad Pitt agreed it was time to add the child, "said the source.

Couples are reportedly ready to marry this year will have no difficulty in arranging various letters to adopt a child there. Because, Angelina was good friends with Queen Rania in Jordan.

"They agreed to bring their children home as soon as possible. She (Angelina) befriended Queen Rania in Jordan, so it will get a lot of support for adopting a child. But Angie and Brad would also like to have a biological child, so Angie are on a diet," added the source. Similarly, as reported by Thesun, Tuesday (25/06/2013).

False BBM Application Successfully Deceive 100K Android Users

2013-06-26T06:31:00.000+07:00

BBM Cross Platform

BlackBerry plans to launch the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) for Android devices apparently used unauthorized parties. Because the fake application called "blackberry bbm messenger" who was perched in a row Google Play applications were able to capture hundreds of thousands of Android users.

Quoted from Cnet, Tuesday (25/06/2013), the fake application created by developers that have the name "RIM". While Research In Motion (RIM) as the owner of the fuel has been renamed BlackBerry in January.

BBM on iOS and Android Devices

As a result, more than 100 thousand people have downloaded this fake applications. A written statement explaining that this fake application can be used from 27 June 2013. As is known, until now the BlackBerry has not announced the exact date of the launch BBM for Android or iOS devices.

But according to a report by Cnet, Google has removed the fake applications. Previously, the BlackBerry Chief Operating Officer, Kristian Tear said that the original "BBM" will appear on iOS and Android devices this summer. But he declined to comment on the exact time of the launch of BBM cross-platform.

Hyper Realisyic Sculpture by Ron Mueck

2013-06-10T15:49:00.000+07:00

many artists strive to glamorize, and portray our world to be better than it actually is, but there are artists who simply find art in our daily lives and our bodies illustrates very simply. Mueck is one such artist, and now known as Hyper Realistic sculpture in which he described the man at a key stage in the life cycle, from birth to middle age, to death.

Ron Mueck, now working in the UK, was born in 1958 in Melbourne, Australia. Born as son of a German toy maker, he was raised and taught by his father how to make puppets and costume characters in his spare time, experiment with different materials and ways. He began his career as a model maker for a children's movie (like Labyrinth, The Storyteller, and others). Then he made the props in the form of photo-realistic and animatronics for the advertising industry. In 1996 Mueck transitioned to fine art, and in 1999 he was appointed as Associate Artist at the National Gallery, London.

Ron Mueck's art work...

Indonesian artist Change VW Beetle Into Giant Ball

2013-05-31T14:23:00.001+07:00

Ichwan Noor Art (c)Dailymail

Indonesian artist, Ichwan Noor, changing the shape of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle car is known as the VW Beetle in Indonesia into a ball.

Quoted from the Daily Mail, Friday, May 31, 2013, Ichwan transform a yellow VW made in 1953 into a giant round ball. This shape of VW car change drastically, no longer have the typical curve of VW beetle.

The artist combines various parts VW car with polyester and aluminum to achieve a stunning round effects. Surrealist work is currently being shown at Art Basel, a touring exhibition of modern art in several cities, from Miami, Hong Kong and the last in Switzerland.

This is not the first time Ichwan transform VW car. Previously, he had made a VW Beetle into the box and pull people admiration.

As is known, the VW Beetle has many names in many countries, Bug (UK) Käfer (German), Vocho (Spain), Coccinelle (France), fusca (Portugal) and Maggiolino (Italy).

Nicki Minaj Wants Back into Hip-Hop on Her New Album

2013-05-31T14:14:00.002+07:00

Niki Minaj on Elle Magazine

Created songs like 'Starship' is quite something for Nicki Minaj. However, she insisted that she did not want to sing songs like that anymore. Why?

Nicki said she did not want to be constantly in the pop genre like 'Starship'. She wanted to go back to the essence of her music is hip-hop. It was announced by Nicki on radio interview, as reported Aceshowbiz, Thursday (30/5/3013).

"I'm going back to hip-hop in my new album later. Album that I do not regret yesterday, but it was time to move forward," said the 30-year-old singer.

It looks like American Idol judge was very confident with her decision. Nicki Minaj also seemed not to care about her previous songs that have achieved success.

"I could just re-write a pop song and sell it as it is today. But I chose not to do so, I chose to go back to music essence, hip-hop," she said.

American Idol seems to have a role to convince Nicki to get back on hip-hop track. That way, she knows that she is capable of, just like when she was paired with Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson.

Hundreds mystery skull in Frozen Lake Indian Finally Answered

2013-05-31T14:07:00.002+07:00

Roopkund's skeleton

Speculation about question the existence of human bones in a frozen lake in Roopkund, India, finally revealled. That human bones is not one of the Japanese army as previously suspected. So, who are they exactly?

Mystery of skeletons stood out around 1942,when a group of British ranger found frozen lake at an altitude of 16.000 feet in the Roopkund. They were shocked by human bones located around the lake. Many more bones were found when the lake was melting.

Some bones have a float in the lake, some of them scattered on the fringes. Many suspect, a poignant events have occurred in that location.

Question who killed at that location now been answered. The researchers concluded, those who died in the lake that is the people living in the 9th century. Their deaths caused by the great storm that hit the region.

The prehistoric man was allegedly is a family. They're heading for a particular country, but get caught in a storm near the lake.

The expedition team had to do some research on the location also concluded there is some people who hit big rocks from the mountain due to the storm.

Amanda Seyfried Feels More Confident With Big Boobs

2013-05-25T10:21:00.000+07:00

Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried feel more attractive with her large breasts. While still a teenager, Amanda always stole the spotlight with the body that she loves it.

However, Amanda's desire sometimes collide with the demands of her role in Hollywood movies. Lovelace movie stars was often asked to manage her weight for a role in a movie.

"I look better at the age of 15. I have a beautiful big breasts. Later I came to Hollywood, and I'm like, 'I need to lose weight, I had to look slim and healthy'," she said as quoted by Contactmusic, Friday (24 / 5/2013).

However, this 27 year old artist trying to appreciate the condition of her body now. Including smaller breasts than her younger days ago.

"I do not miss them because they are not quite comfortable, but they look beautiful. I think we should really appreciate the body as compared to getting rid of them all," she said.

Epic 3D Movie Review

2013-05-25T10:09:00.000+07:00

Epic 3D Movie Poster

That title is inviting the addition as to the word fail, however this movie really can be perfectly serviceable family animation movie.

Even thus, generic may are a a lot of better description. its woodland saga feels cobbled along issued from a dozen different sources, together with Ferngully, A Bugs Life, Arthur and of course the invisibles, the directors, Roger Dean, even fifi and of course the flowertots.

Our heroine may be a lonely human teen ( Amanda Seyfried ), whos shrunk out to fairy size out to aid magical forest dwellers with their battle against decay-spreading baddies. ( the motivation for our decay-spreading is unclear – they're barely baddies. ) boxes are studiously ticked.

Theres a mini-teen hunk for Seyfried out to flirt with, comedy gastropod sidekicks, parenting problems, eco sentiments, bird-back aerial action and random celebrity voice cameos, together with Beyoncé, Steven Tyler and Pitbull.

What stands out is that the animation. the microcosmic woodland world is luminous and detailed, and theres a pleasant disconnect of scale whereby humans seem as lumbering, slow-motion giants.

The Hangover Part III Review

2013-05-24T09:56:00.001+07:00

The Hangover Part III Movie Poster

The Hangover is back along with the third and final episode within the comedy franchise, and boy, does it have a whole lot out to live up out to.

The Hangover Part III, finds Alan ( Zach Galifianakis ) for a crossroads in life : after the death of his father ( Jeffrey Tambor ), he stops taking his medication, and Phil ( Bradley Cooper ), Stu ( Ed Helms ) and Doug ( Justin Bartha ) agree to gather out to help him get rehabilitation and treatment for a facility in Arizona.

Other then en-route out to their destination, a ruthless gangster kidnaps Doug and threatens out to kill him unless another 3 turn out Chow ( Ken Jeong ), who made off with $21 million in gold bars throughout the teams first round of misadventures in 2009.

Official Trailer :

Sorry people and Hangover-lovers, here is the bad news. Many people said and rated that "The Hangover Part III" is poor and weaker than the previous The Hangover sequel.

Source

Apple Ready To Launch iPad 5 on September 2013

2013-05-23T00:04:00.002+07:00

iPad 5

After the success of the sales of the iPad 4, Apple will try their luck again with iPad 5 this year. Because the company has recently raised by Tim Cook announced that the iPad 5 will be produced in July and launched in September 2013.

Adapted from Mobilechoice, Tuesday (21/05/2013), the news circulating that the Apple tablet will be lighter and thinner than previous generations. By immersing technology touch screen (touch screen) new GF2 makes iPad 5 heavy to 33 percent lighter than before.

In addition, the tablet has an LED (Light-Emitting Diode) light bar rear lights to display images on the screen. That is the different from that used in the Apple iPad 4 that using Retina display. This means the iPad 5 will use less power and allow the battery to last longer.

For additional information, according to data released earlier by Strategy Analytics, iPad still leads the global tablet market share with 48.2 percent, or 19.5 million units. Unfortunately, Apple has not provide much more information about this new tablet.

Katy Perry Proud to Have Large Breasts From Teens

2013-05-22T23:55:00.000+07:00

Katy Perry

Katy Perry has been named as the woman with the most beautiful breasts in the world. Russell Brand's ex-wife was very proud of her body parts that people liked.

"Katy is very proud to receive much attention from the man she loves. She is a delightful person to surrounding areas, "said a source quoted Showbizspy, Wednesday (05/22/2013).

One of her friend revealed, once upon a time they were in the dressing room see Katy wearing two bras. That is because breast size of "Firework" singer was too big for his age.

"One time when she changed her clothes in the dressing room, when she took off her clothes, she has two bra and she said, 'My breasts are so big, so I have to wear two bras at a time'," she said.

[WOW] Ebay Offer The Last Chewing Gum Of Alex Ferguson

2013-05-21T10:09:00.003+07:00

The Last Chewing Gum Of Sir Alex As MU Manager on Ebay

Ebay maybe has selling various unique products. This time, the offer is final chewed gum of Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager.

As reported by whoateallthepies, that chewing gum was collected by a fan after the game between Manchester United versus West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Now, it Fergiebilia was uploaded on Ebay storefront with the description: "Rare Chewing Gum. Taken directly from The Hawthorns. Coated by glass and wooden boxes. Not official merchandise but reportedly owned by Sir Alex," the seller wrote on the Ebay site.

"After 1,500 matches, he always chew his chewing gum as Manchester United manager, here is the last chewing gum of Fergie. All proceeds will be given to the MU Foundation Charity. Happy bidding."

Although not very important and is covered in drool Ferguson, apparently there are many people interested to bid. Currently, the offer is still struggling around £ 780 and is expected to break £ 1000.

LG Will Introduce Smartphone With Elastic Screen

2013-05-21T09:54:00.000+07:00

LG Smartphone with Elastic Display

Multinational company from South Korea, LG reportedly in the near future would seem to introduce a smartphone with elastic screen.

Previously, Samsung was showing off an elastic screen phones at the international CES 2013, it seems LG is also going to do the same.

Mentioned by MobileChoice, elastic screen (OLED panel) from LG is having a size of 5 inches and will be exhibited at the annual exhibition SID (the Society for Information Display) in Vancouver, Canada.

The screen is made of plastic, making it flexible and hard to break. In addition, LG is rumored to also be showcased Oxide TFT HD display panel size of 5 to 7 inches.

The second screen above is said to be very light and consume less energy.

[SURPRISE] Johnny Depp Playing And Collecting Barbies

2013-05-20T01:15:00.001+07:00

Johnny Depp With His Barbie Collection

Barbie very identical and suited played and collected by women. But, what happens when a famous,handsome and cool actor like Johnny Depp collects Barbie?

As reported by The Sun, Friday (05/17/2013), this Pirates of the Caribbean actor has a hobby of collecting Barbie. But, he collected barbie which are just a limited edition.

As we can see from the picture, the number of barbie which belongs to Johnny is more than 100 pieces. And, Johnny Deep proudly posing while showing his entire collection.

Even more startling, it turns out that he has a doll like Beyonce and Destiny's Child, the High School Musical performer, until the figure of the actress who was rumored as lesbian, Lindsay Lohan.

This handsome actor bravely said, "I've played with a lot of Barbie and Ken for my kids. Actually, this is one of the things that I like," he said.

Windows Blue Update Confirmed

2013-05-15T11:57:00.000+07:00

Windows Blue (c) GamesIndustry

Microsoft Chief Marketing Officer, Tami Reller announced that Windows 8 will update with code named "Windows Blue" or "Windows 8.1". Reportedly, the operating system update is free to be downloaded by users of Windows 8.

Reported by GamesIndustry, Wednesday (05/15/2013), this update fixes some display feature of Windows 8, including presenting the solution to the 'Start' button missing.

"Windows Blue Update is an opportunity for us to see the response from our users of Windows 8 so far," said Reller in the JP Morgan Technology, Media & Telecom Conference.

"In addition, Windows Blue is also part of our efforts to advance Microsoft's devices and services," he added.

Preview of Windows 8.1 or Windows Blue will be available to public from June 26 to coincide with Microsoft's Build Developer Conference. This U.S. company also revealed that the preview are available in Windows 8 and Windows RT.

Appearances Of Galaxy S4 Mini

2013-05-15T11:45:00.002+07:00

Galaxy S4 Mini

After the information about Samsung plans to launch three new variants of the Galaxy S4. Now a picture of one of these gadgets, the Galaxy S4 Mini , revealed in social networks from China, Weibo.

Quoted from Endgadget, Monday (05/13/2013), six images uploaded by account named PunkPanda explained that the mini version of Samsung's featured smartphone similar to the Galaxy S4.

This image exposed confirmed previous rumors that the Galaxy S4 Mini will be packed with a 4.3-inch screen and spurred 1.6GHz dual-core processor and 8MP camera.

Samsung itself said will release Galaxy S4 Mini conjunction with Galaxy Activ in July 2013. Reportedly, Galaxy Activ will be supported with the waterproof and dust ability.

Well, for the other devices is Galaxy S4 Zoom, a version of the Galaxy S4 camera that has the ability equivalent to a compact camera. Rumored, the device will be equipped with a 16MP camera and launched on the first week of June 2013.

Some Species Are Not Freezing In The Winter

2013-05-15T11:34:00.000+07:00

Beetle

For more than 3 decades, researchers from Queen's University Biochemistry, Peter Davies has revealed the mystery of why some organisms, including insects and fish do not freeze in the winter (snow).

Research by Peter Davies reveals antifreeze protein (AFP) which gives a new insight in the research report on the original Beetle. "This study found that the majority of active AFP today in 'longhorn' beetle, where we hypothesize that this has gone through the process of evolution. AFP be more effective," he said, as quoted Phys, Tuesday (05/14/2013) .

Davies in collaboration with a team of researchers from Yale University to uncover how insects and antifreeze (antifreeze) can be created. To that end, they conducted a study involving temperature of minus 40 degrees Celsius.

At temperatures below the freezing point, the beetle is able to produce AFP to stop the growth of ice that can form on their internal fluids. Thus, the beetle can survive and prevent damage from freezing on their body system.

AFP which are in the living organisms is protects the insect tissues. By binding to ice, AFP prevents ice from spreading and freezing organisms.

Some organisms that live in the cold weather has some level of AFP, such as insects, fish, plants, bacteria, algae and fungi. On practical applications, ice cream manufacturers began adding AFP on their low-fat products to prevent large ice crystals from forming in ice cream.

Teenage Boy With Advance Robotic Hand

2013-05-14T07:41:00.000+07:00

Hai Portalbagus lover, do you still remember my post about Robina which explain that advance technology (robotic) is for helping people on human daily life??
Here is one of example that advance robotic technology is for helping human daily life.

Since babies, this teenage boys have lost arms and legs, and he became the first man to have a bionic arm or a robotic arm that can be controlled through a smartphone app.

Patrick Kane, 16, was seen enjoying his new hand, because each grip or a grip that he can do as he wishes to be controlled by smartphone apps that come with iOS.

Patrick lost his fingers due to some sort of virus contracted meningococcal septicemia meningitis when he was 9 months. Doctors were forced to amputate the right leg of Patrickas and every finger of his right hand as well.

But, since he have robotic hand, he can rotate his wrist and the company that makes it says that it is the most advanced robotic hand they've ever made.

Unique capabilities of this application is user can choose from 24 different grips in each button. This application can also offer training on how to use this device and can diagnose a problem with it.