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iPad Specs

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Apple has officially announced its new magical, revolutionary device for surfing the web, reading and sending email, viewing photos, watching movies or videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books and so forth, which named as Apple iPad (previously rumored as Apple iTablet or Apple iSlate). Apple iPad is able to run virtually all of the 140,000 apps from the App Store – from games to productivity apps and much more, featuring 12 next-generation, innovative multi-touch applications that work in both portrait and landscape. The iPad is available in 2 versions – Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models.

“iPad is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price,” commented Steve Jobs, CEO for Apple. “iPad creates and defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users with their apps and content in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before.”

iWork

In addition, Apple also announced a new version of iWork desktop-class productivity suite for the iPad, which includes Pages, Keynote and Numbers apps that have been completely redesigned for Apple iPad, allowing users to create incredible presentations with animations and transitions, word processing documents, and spreadsheets with charts, functions and formulas by directly touching the words and images on the Multi-Touch display. iWork will costs $9.99.

Unique Features And Specifications Of Apple iPad:

Large 9.7-inch LED-backlit wide Multi-Touch screen (1024 x 768 pixels resolution) with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Extremely powerful, power efficient 1GHz Apple A4 system-on-a-chip
Customizable Home Screen provides users one-tap access to everything on iPad
Spotlight Search allows users to search across Apple iPad, and its built-in apps including Mail, Contacts, Calendar, iPod and Notes
Browse and buy music, TV shows, podcasts on your iPad by just tap on the iTunes Store icon
Safari web browser lets users navigate through the Internet easily
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology and Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) connectivity
Based on latest iPhone OS 3.2
Support speeds up to 7.2 Mbps on HSDPA networks (Wi-Fi + 3G model only)
Built-in 25Whr rechargeable lithium polymer battery supports up to 10 hours of battery life
30-pin dock connector lets users connect to new iPad accessories such as Camera Connection Kit or Keyboard Dock
Support variety of languages including English, French, German, Japanese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Russian
Integrated speaker, microphone, accelerometer, ambient light sensor and digital compass
A-GPS (Wi-Fi + 3G model) or cellular (Wi-Fi + 3G model)
Available in 3 variants of flash memory capacities – 16GB, 32GB and 64GB

Complete list of features and specifications can be found on Apple website.

The Pretty Reckless - Just Tonight

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This is the latest video of my favourite band,The Pretty Reckless. Enjoy :)

Manfaat Kopi Bagi Kesehatan

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Manfaat Kopi

Menurut Harvard Women’s Health, konsumsi kopi beberapa cangkir sehari dapat mengurangi risikodiabetes tipe 2, pembentukan batu ginjal, kanker usus besar, penyakit parkinson, kerusakan fungsi hati (sirosis), penyakit jantung serta menghambat penurunan daya kognitif otak.

Diabetes. Dua puluh studi yang dilakukan di seluruh dunia menunjukkan bahwa kopi mengurangi risiko diabetes tipe 2 hingga 50%. Para peneliti menduga penyebabnya adalah asam klorogenik di dalam kopi berperan memperlambat penyerapan gula dalam pencernaan. Asam klorogenik juga merangsang pembentukan GLP-1, zat kimia yang meningkatkan insulin (hormon yang mengatur penyerapan gula ke dalam sel-sel). Zat lain dalam kopi yaitu trigonelin (pro vitamin B3) juga diduga membantu memperlambat penyerapan glukosa.
Kanker. Riset secara konsisten menunjukkan bahwa kopi mengurangi risiko kanker hati, kanker payudara dan kanker usus besar.
Sirosis. Kopi melindungi hati dari sirosis, terutama sirosis karena kecanduan alkohol.
Penyakit Parkinson. Para peminum kopi memiliki risiko terkena Parkinson setengah lebih rendah dibanding mereka yang tidak minum kopi.
Penyakit jantung dan stroke. Konsumsi kopi tidak meningkatkan risiko jantung dan stroke. Sebaliknya, kopi justru sedikit mengurangi risiko stoke. Sebuah studi atas lebih dari 83.000 wanita berusia lebih dari 24 tahun menunjukkan mereka yang minum dua sampai tiga cangkir kopi sehari memiliki risiko terkena stroke 19% lebih rendah dibandingkan mereka yang tidak minum kopi. Studi terhadap sejumlah pria di Finlandia menunjukkan hasil yang sama.
Fungsi kognitif. Studi atas 4.197 wanita dan 2.820 pria di Perancis menunjukkan bahwa meminum setidaknya tiga cangkir kopi sehari dapat menghambat penurunan fungsi kognitif otak akibatpenuaan hingga 33 persen pada wanita. Namun, manfaat yang sama tidak ditemukan pada pria. Hal ini mungkin karena wanita lebih peka terhadap kafein.

Efek Negatif Kopi

Namun demikian, kopi juga memiliki efek negatif. Kafein sebagai kandungan utama kopi bersifat stimulan yang mencandu. Kafein mempengaruhi sistem kardiovaskuler seperti peningkatan detak jantung dan tekanan darah. Dampak negatif itu muncul bila Anda mengkonsumsinya secara berlebihan.

Bagi kebanyakan orang, minum dua sampai tiga cangkir kopi tidak memberikan dampak negatif. Meminum kopi dengan frekuensi lebih dari itu bisa menimbulkan jantung berdebar-debar, sulit tidur, kepala pusing dan gangguan lainnya. Oleh karena itu, bagi mereka yang mengkonsumsi kopi agar tidak mengantuk–misalnya karena kekurangan tidur– disarankan agar konsumsinya disebar sepanjang hari.

Riset mengenai hubungan konsumsi kopi dengan keguguran kandungan tidak memberikan kesimpulan seragam. Tetapi, untuk amannya ibu hamil disarankan tidak minum lebih dari satu cangkir kopi sehari.

N Korea warns war drills take region to 'brink of war'

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North Korea has warned that impending joint military exercises by the South and the US are pushing the region to "the brink of war".

A group of naval ships, led by a nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier, is heading to the Yellow Sea to take part in the drills, due to begin on Sunday.

At least four South Koreans died on Tuesday when the North shelled the Southern island of Yeonpyeong.

The incident has led to the South replacing its defence minister.

Kim Kwan-jin, 61, a former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, has been named to replace Kim Tae-young, who resigned after criticism that he was too slow to respond to the attack on Yeonpyeong.

The barrage of shells was one of the worst incidents between the two Koreas since the end of the Korean war in 1953, which concluded without a peace treaty.

"The situation on the Korean Peninsula is inching closer to the brink of war due to the reckless plan of those trigger-happy elements to stage again war exercises targeted against the [North]," the North's official KCNA news agency said.

'Outrageous act'

Fresh artillery-like sounds were heard on North Korean territory close to Yeonpyeong on Friday.

The BBC's Chris Hogg, in Seoul, says military sources reported that it could have been a military exercise by the North.

However, he says many on the island suspect it may be an attempt to manipulate a tense situation. Residents were ordered to take cover in shelters.

The US commander in South Korea, Gen Walter Sharp, was inspecting the damage on Yeonpyeong on Friday but US officials said he did not hear the latest blasts.

US Gen Walter Sharp on Yeonpyeong island, 26 Nov

US Gen Walter Sharp toured Yeonpyeong and condemned the North's attack

Gen Sharp said Tuesday's attack was a clear violation of the 1953 armistice.

"We at United Nations Command will investigate this completely and call on North Korea to stop any future attacks," he said.

Meanwhile, Japan's parliament on Friday adopted a resolution calling the attack "an outrageous act of violence".

The resolution said Japan "should consider new sanctions and make more efforts to strengthen ties with countries concerned in order to step up international pressure on North Korea".

Tougher stance

Pyongyang blames Seoul, which was holding military exercises close to Yeonpyeong at the time, for this week's incident.

North Korea has warned it will "wage second and even third rounds of attacks without any hesitation if warmongers in South Korea make reckless military provocations again".

Though organised well ahead of this week's attack, the upcoming four-day US-South Korea naval manoeuvres are a show of defensive strength which, as well as angering North Korea, have also unsettled China, its major ally.

North Korea: Timeline 2010

26 March: South Korean warship, Cheonan, sinks, killing 46 sailors

20 May: Panel says a North Korean torpedo sank the ship; Pyongyang denies involvement

July-September: South Korea and US hold military exercises; US places more sanctions on Pyongyang

29 September: North holds rare party congress seen as part of father-to-son succession move

29 October: Troops from North and South Korea exchange fire across the land border

12 November: North Korea shows US scientist new - undeclared - uranium enrichment facility

23 November: North shells island of Yeonpyeong, killing at least four South Koreans

China on Friday issued a warning against military activity in the area.

Foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei said: "We hold a consistent and clear-cut stance on the issue. We oppose any party taking any military actions in our exclusive economic zone without permission."

That zone extends 320km (200 miles) from China's coast and includes areas south of Yeonpyeong, although no specifics of the US-South Korea drills have been published.

Beijing has not apportioned blame over Tuesday's attack and has urged both sides to show restraint.

The US has urged China to use its influence over North Korea to calm the situation.

South Korea has already increased troop numbers on Yeonpyeong and has said it is changing its rules of engagement to allow it to respond more forcefully to similar incidents.

The cabinet had decided that under the old rules of engagement there was too much emphasis on preventing a military incident escalating into something worse, says our correspondent.

A presidential spokesman said the South would implement different levels of response in the future, depending on whether the North attacked military or civilian targets.

Earlier, officials said President Lee Myung-bak had accepted Kim Tae-young's resignation "to improve the atmosphere in the military and to handle the series of incidents".

Public affairs spokesman Hong Sang-pyo said Kim Kwan-jin, who served as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff from 2006 to 2008, would act to "restore people's trust in the military and enhance military morale".

This week's tension comes as the North is undergoing an apparent transition of power from leader Kim Jong-il to his young son Kim Jong-un.

Superb Rafael Nadal eases past Novak Djokovic in London

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The world number one prevailed 7-5 6-2 in one hour 51 minutes to go top of Group A on two wins, while Djokovic, whose performance against Nadal was hampered by an eye problem, is level with Tomas Berdych on one win after he beat Andy Roddick in the afternoon match.

Nadal broke serve in game five of the first set but Djokovic hit straight back before requiring treatment for a complaint related to his right contact lens.

The world number three looked far from comfortable as Nadal broke again for 6-5, served out the opener and then struck two decisive blows at the start of the second set to help him ease home.

"I really feel sick talking about it because it's just incredible that this happened to me. It never happened to me in my life," said Djokovic.

"I'm really annoyed something like this can really affect the match. It did because my right eye got irritated and from the 5-5 I could not play. I could not see a ball, especially on the return. It was just terrible.

"I don't want to find any excuses for my loss, but the fact of the matter is that I just could not play. I could not play. These things happen. It's out of my control. Unfortunately, it happened in a very important match, in a very important moment.

"I will try to see a doctor and see if there is something more serious going on and in two days hopefully I can be ready."

The afternoon match between Berdych and Roddick provided no shortage of entertainment, yet everyone knew the piece de resistance was still to come.

Apple Sells Three Million iPads in 80 Days

06.16

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CUPERTINO, California—June 22, 2010—Apple® today announced that it sold its three millionth iPad™ yesterday, just 80 days after its introduction in the US. iPad is a revolutionary and magical product that allows users to connect with their apps, content and the Internet in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before.

“People are loving iPad as it becomes a part of their daily lives,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re working hard to get this magical product into the hands of even more people around the world, including those in nine more countries next month.”

Developers have created over 11,000 exciting new apps for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch™ user interface, large screen and high-quality graphics. iPad will run almost all of the more than 225,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®.

Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*

*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution with the Apple II, then reinvented the personal computer with the Macintosh. Apple continues to lead the industry with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system, and iLife, iWork and professional applications. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store, has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.