Self driven car developed by Google

Google been on the rolling through long time for great green transportation alternatives and at last world great Google announcing their investment in the Schweeb just over a week ago, news just arrived with the famed company has secretly been developing an autonomous, self-driving car. Still in its early stages, the car project has already set out a small fleet of vehicles across California roads that utilize an artificial-intelligence software able to sense anything near the car and make equivalent decisions made normally by a human driver. While the thought of mass-production in the coming months is a bit premature, this revolutionary idea could give way to incredible environmental and experiential benefits. Engineers behind Google’s project say that the technology could both double the capacity of roads by allowing cars to drive more safely, comfortable and efficiently while closer together; but also allow for cars to be built lighter, in turn reducing carbon costs and fuel consumption.

Autonomous cars are years from mass production, but technologists are sure that the idea will revolutionize the world. Not only do robot drivers react faster than humans, but they have 360-degree perception and don’t get distracted, sleepy or intoxicated behind the wheel. But don’t think that you’re blindly hopping into a machine with a mind of its own – the car would also actively engage its “driver” making announcements like “approaching a crosswalk” or “turn ahead,” which engineers say would alert an individual if a master control system detected anything amiss with the various sensors. Control of the car would also still exist, where regaining power would simply mean doing one of three things: hitting a red button on the dashboard, touching the brake or turning the steering wheel.

Google has reported, thus far, they’ve driven their fleet of smart vehicles over 140,000 miles around California, challenging the car to city traffic, leisurely neighborhood rides, and most impressively, on Highway 101, the freeway through Silicon Valley where the car was able to nimbly accelerate in the entrance lane and merge into fast-moving traffic. This vehicle however is not a thrill-seeker. For the more vigilant “driver” the Google’s new system would boast the option of being programmed to different driving personalities — from cautious, in which it is more likely to yield to another car, to aggressive, where it is more likely to go first.

DSE turnover high - all time hottt

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) recorded the highest turnover in its history and the benchmark index extended record-breaking run for the 11th straight session Thursday after buying ignited from banks.

Continued fresh fund flow helped turnover pass Tk 28.0 billion-mark for the first time, dealers said.

The DSE General Index (DGEN), the main gauge of the market, continued to see unprecedented rise registering a gain of 0.91 per cent or 67.72 points to reach at a new high of 7480.33, driven by banking issues that rose more than four per cent.

Most other major sectors, including non-banking financial institutions, insurances, pharmaceuticals, fuel, power and engineering declined on profit booking.

The broader All Shares Price Index (DSI) was up by 0.86 per cent or 53.33 points to 6224.13. The DSE-20 Index comprising blue chips gained 0.78 per cent or 34.25 points to 4407.13.

Turnover clocked at Tk 28.0 billion, which was an all time high. The previous highest turnover was Tk 24.89 billion recorded on October 3 last.

The buying euphoria was confined to the banking issues -- more than one third of the market capitalisation -- which increased by 4.46 per cent. Thirteen out of 30 banks gained more than five per cent each.

The inflow of funds along with the price appreciation boosts investors' confidence in the banking sector, according to the BRAC-EPL, an investment bank.

"Fresh fund flow took both the indices and turnover to a new height," said Rezaul Haque, senior vice president of Prime Finance and Investment Ltd.

"This was also a continuation of a bull-run that is being experienced for the last several days," he added.

Losers thrashed the gainers as out of 241 issues traded, 88 advanced, 149 declined and four remained unchanged.

A leading stockbroker said, "The all-time high turnover and another record index closing exhibits the intensity of the current bull-run, mainly inspired by speculative upward swing of the market."

He said the market, however, looks extremely overbought and technical correction is long over due.

Grameenphone -- the most weighted shares in DSE and the country's top mobile phone operator -- was down by 1.31 per cent, extending its losing streak for the second session in a row.

Summit Power, the country's largest local independent power producer, topped the turnover leaders with shares worth Tk 1.0 billion changing hands.

It was followed by Peoples Leasing, Premier Bank, Exim Bank, Beximco Ltd, United Commercial Bank Ltd, Prime Finance, Lanka Bangla Finance, Square Pharmaceuticals and AB Bank.

First Security Bank was the top gainer posting a rise of 10.72 per cent after the news that it got green signal from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue one rights share against existing five shares.

Standard Bank came second followed by United Commercial Bank Limited,

Kay and Que, Exim Bank, Ambee Pharma, Gemini Sea Food, Dhaka Bank, Southeast Bank and Mercantile Bank.

Tony Braxton - Bancruptcy files

For the second time in her 18 year career, the “Unbreak My Heart” hitmaker is staring down the barrell of financial ruin after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in California this month.

Toni, 43, went bankrupt in 1998, but managed to regroup her finances after the success of her 2000 album The Heat. However, a life-threatening heart condition that brought her popular show on the Las Vegas strip to an abrupt end has also depleted the singer’s finances — with some insiders suggesting that Braxton may owe approximately $50 million in debt. Braxton alleges that she’s unable to cover the costs because she’s only worth between $1 million and $10 million.

News : Paris Hilton, Hallmark Cool on "Hot" Lawsuit

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A simmering lawsuit between Paris Hilton and Hallmark greeting cards cooled off on Tuesday when the two settled their dispute over the celebrity's image and catch phrase, "that's hot."

Hilton, who licenses her name and image to promote apparel, cosmetics and other products around the world, sued Hallmark Cards Inc three years ago for misusing the phrase and an image of her on their card.

The actress received a trademark for "that's hot" in 2007 after it became part of pop culture jargon when she was starring in reality TV show "The Simple Life," which followed her and fellow wealthy celebrity Nicole Richie as they lived in the homes of everyday people.

Hallmark had argued that the card transformed Hilton's image, as well as the phrase, into a cartoon and as a result fell outside legal protections afforded by trademarks. Their argument was rejected by an appeals court last year, eventually leading to Tuesday's settlement.

A representative for Hilton confirmed the settlement, but declined further comment. A Hallmark spokeswoman said terms of the deal were confidential, but that the parties had reached "a mutually beneficial resolution."

The settlement marks a bit of good news for Hilton, who earlier this month pleaded guilty to cocaine possession in Las Vegas and was barred from entering Japan due to the drug conviction.

(Reporting by Bob Tourtellotte; Editing by Jill Serjeant)

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Victoria and David Beckham

David and Victoria Beckham have been together a long time by Hollywood standards. And judging from both public appearances and interviews, “Posh” and “Becks” definitely have a dynamic that's gotten them to the 11-year mark. They've also done a good job of keeping a united front even when rumors threatened their union. Because of this unwavering stance, it's difficult to tell whether or not all is well in the marriage.

Is this a good thing? Not exactly. In light of everything that has come out about David Beckham, one can’t help but wonder if the accumulating stories are indeed true.

The issue here is the re-occuring theme of David Beckham's alleged infidelity.

Just a week ago the soccer star filed a lawsuit against a publishing company that’s responsible for the magazine In Touch Weekly. The publication recently featured a story about Beckham where a former call girl named Irma Nici, 26, alleges that she had romps with the soccer player in 2007. Nici reportedly told In Touch that Beckham paid her $10,000 for one night together. The brunette also said that her friend, another pricey prostitute, serviced Victoria’s husband around the same time. According to the NY Daily News, an angry David Beckham is suing Bauer Publishing Company LP for slander and intentional infliction of emotional distress as a result of the article.

While the woman’s story sounds questionable, this kind of rumor is not the first to hit the Beckham camp.

David was at the center of a huge scandal in 2004, when several women claimed to have slept with him while he was on his soccer tour. The women, mainly models from different countries, reportedly had similar text messages from Beckham. In this same year, his former assistant came forward with the bombshell allegation that she had a four-month affair with the British soccer captain. Rebecca Loos was living in Madrid at the time of the supposed extramarital activities, as was David, who was playing soccer for the capital city. Interestingly enough, David and Victoria never came out to deny or confirm the Rebecca Loos story. They did file lawsuits as it pertained to the individual women who said they had romps with him, leading many to speculate that the assistant’s story might really be true.

Celebrity birthday on October 03

Singer Chubby Checker is 69. Actor Alan Rachins is 68. Magician Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy is 66. Singer-guitarist Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac is 61. Actor Jack Wagner is 51. Drummer Tommy Lee of Motley Crue is 48. Actress Janel Moloney (The West Wing) is 41. Singer Gwen Stefani of No Doubt is 41. Actress Neve Campbell is 37. Rapper Talib Kweli is 35. Actor Seann William Scott is 34. Singer Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is 26.

Worse news : Hand-foot-and-mouth disease

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a mild, contagious viral infection common in young children. Characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet, hand-foot-and-mouth disease is most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus.

There's no specific treatment for hand-foot-and-mouth disease. You can reduce your risk of infection from hand-foot-and-mouth disease by practicing good hygiene, such as washing your hands often and thoroughly.


Causes

The most common cause of hand-foot-and-mouth disease is infection due to the coxsackievirus A16. The coxsackievirus belongs to a group of viruses called nonpolio enteroviruses. Other enteroviruses sometimes cause hand-foot-and-mouth disease.

Oral ingestion is the main source of coxsackievirus infection and hand-foot-and-mouth disease. The illness spreads by person-to-person contact with nose and throat discharges, saliva, fluid from blisters, or the stool of someone with the infection. The virus can also spread through a mist of fluid sprayed into the air when someone coughs or sneezes.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is most common in children in child care settings because of frequent diaper changes and potty training, and because little children often put their hands in their mouths.

Although your child is most contagious with hand-foot-and-mouth disease during the first week of the illness, the virus can remain in his or her body for weeks after the signs and symptoms are gone. That means your child still can infect others.

Some people, particularly adults, can pass the virus without showing any signs or symptoms of the disease.

Outbreaks of the disease are more common in summer and autumn in the United States and other temperate climates. In tropical climates, outbreaks occur year-round.

Prevention

• Wash hands carefully. Be sure to wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, especially after using the toilet or changing a diaper, and before preparing food and eating. When soap and water aren't available, use hand wipes or gels treated with germ-killing alcohol.
• Disinfect common areas. Get in the habit of cleaning high-traffic areas and surfaces first with soap and water, then with a diluted solution of chlorine bleach, approximately 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) of bleach to 1 gallon (3.79 liters) of water. Child care centers should follow a strict schedule of cleaning and disinfecting all common areas, including shared items such as toys, as the virus can live on these objects for days. Clean your baby's pacifiers often.
• Teach good hygiene. Be a positive role model by showing your children how to practice good hygiene and how to keep themselves clean. Explain to them why it's best not to put their fingers, hands or any other objects in their mouths.
• Isolate contagious people. Because hand-foot-and-mouth disease is highly contagious, people with the illness should limit their exposure to others while they have active signs and symptoms. Keep children with hand-foot-and-mouth disease out of child care or school until fever is gone and mouth sores have healed. If you have the illness, stay home from work.

National Ice Cream Day of America 2010

Usually ice cream made from dairy products and it’s a frozen dessert. Dairy products such as milk and cream and often combined of fruits or other ingredients with flavors. Its also contain sugar, although some of those are made with other sweets. This mixture is stired slowly while making it cool to prevent large ice crystals from forming. The smoothly textured ice cream will come up as a result of those ingredients and steps.

In USA, ice cream made with cream, sugar and flavor and its sometimes referred as Philadelphia style ice cream. Ice creams made by eggs but normally in the form of frozen custards, and sometimes that is called as French ice creams or traditional.

America celebrate The National Ice Cream Day and it is also National Ice Cream month. So without any further ado let’s get on with ice cream. It is one of the most popular treats in America and today is National Ice Cream Day for them. In this month that means July the heat and to add the frustration. Ice cream could melt before get it home. That’s why lets get it to home by mail.

Happy National Ice Cream Day of America, July 2010.