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28/02/11

Formula 1: Daimler and the Arabs "Aabar" Ross Brawn, now break for 25 percent of Schumacher's team

Daimler AG announced today that it has acquired with SPJ Aabar Investments Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates), the remaining 24.9 percent stake in the Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix team boss Ross Brawn. Aabar and Daimler have accounts for 100 percent of Mercedes Grand Prix. With 9 percent of Aabar is also the largest shareholder of Daimler AG.

Daimler Chrysler has increased its stake from the current 45.1 percent to 60 percent, while Aabar has increased its stake to 40 percent. Transaction is subject to approval by the Federal Cartel Office. Daimler was the November 16, 2009 45.1 percent of Brawn, the world champion team of 2009, then purchased and held together with Aabar most capital of 75.1 percent.
 
With the acquisition of majority shareholding by Daimler AG, the company is a clear signal about the long-term intentions of its premium brand in Formula 1 "Our majority stake shows our determination to provide Formula 1 long-term commitment on an even more successful," explains  Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. "our founders 125 years ago the Auto invented the first Mercedes was a race car. We see our Formula 1 program is therefore also an important part of the history of our brand. With the acquisition of majority interest we share with our Silver Arrows team also sends a clear signal that the great sporting and technical challenge to master on the main stage of motor racing - and at reasonable prices. "

Khadem Al Qubaisi, Chairman of Aabar Investments PJS said: "The joint venture of Daimler and Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Aabar is further evidence of our strong commitment to Formula 1 and sports Aabar strategic partnership with Daimler. As Abu Dhabi positioning is increasingly recognized as a series of international sporting events, especially in light of the continued success of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Aabar proud to support one of the most successful Formula 1 teams in the field. Aabar's wishes Mercedes Grand Prix to a successful start of the 2011 season. "

Dr. Thomas Weber, Daimler member responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz for Development and Chairman of Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd. AG adds: "The acquisition of the remaining 24.9 percent, with Aabar with our partners underscores our long-term commitment to Formula 1 the pinnacle of motor sport and the best international platform to demonstrate our will and our competitive expertise. This bill will bring together colleagues from our chassis and engine MGP HPE more closely, thus helping our team to gradually develop an effective formula for a winning team. now meet the request of Ross to focus entirely on the complex technical challenges in Formula 1 and its role as our team leader. "

Ross Brawn, Team Principal Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix of the States: "The acquisition of a share of 24.9 per cent of Mercedes Grand Prix by Daimler and Aabar is a further step to consolidate and strengthen our team for the future. Motor sport, particularly Formula 1 is a highly specialized industry, and we are privileged to become a partner as strong and understanding as Daimler and Aabar will have to help us achieve our common goals. The management and follow our team and our employees a long-term commitment. We all look forward to the challenge of making our team successful, and proudly represent Mercedes-Benz and the sporting tradition of the Silver Arrow. "

Norbert Haug, Mercedes-Benz Motor sport, said: "The decision to acquire the remaining 24.9 percent of Mercedes Grand Prix is Aabar along with our logical partner. Daimler and Aabar are common, 60/40, sole owner of our company and teams Formula 1 Silver Arrow factory. This creates the basis for the long term, successful participation in the premier class of motor sport. "
Source: Daimler

27/02/11

Carnival and Mardi Gras party abroad - while learning the language

"Many books for fans at the spring carnival without a vacation, not wanting to miss the celebrations"white Cesarano Claudio, director of study abroad Globe study of personal experience. But "Carnival is celebrated around the world. Therefore, a language course in the carnival of the fifth season of supply and more!" in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador held the world famous carnival and language schools teach Portuguese too well how to make the chance to really go to Brazil. "Carnival is about before Lent once again to celebrate properly. Brazil is taking place, thanks to a warmer summer in South America, " said Cesarano. Spain joins the European carnival tradition with southern temperament - Cadiz, Madrid and Barcelona, but also on the party island of Tenerife is known for its carnival. Cesarano tip is ...

a language trip to Valencia: "Valencia is the hottest city in Spain. The carnival is in accordance with the color and those who stay longer, the spectacular parade of legendary Spring Festival" Fallas "witness. " The Spanish school carnival supports the ambitions of students and also organizes tennis, horseback riding, kite surf, flamenco and many other courses and international student parties.

Still no costume? Italian revelers interested Venice offers the unique opportunity of the famous "Carnival Fiesta" stock of the famous Venetian masks. An original historical makeup of the Commedia dell'Arte in combination with the new Italian vocabulary call determines the envy of the carnival the city to be. Viareggio, Tuscany's second city of the carnival in Italy. Each year there are cars decorated prepared by the streets and stalls selling delicious food à la She coarse.

For a French carnival ride probably the best place in Quebec in Canada. The "Carnaval de Quebec is the largest winter carnival in the world and offers a wide range of activities, night parades, snow baths, concerts and the famous Eisskulptur festival. Another advantage is that you do not miss the ski season: The school ski weekends, and more in a language course. www.globostudy.ch

Globe study
is a tour operator for language courses on five continents. Globe study is part of Globetrotter Group and Media Touristik AG. Globe study has over 20 years experience in mediation language courses in French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin and German and offers free advice. The language specialist schools are reputable, carefully selected according to strict quality criteria and regularly visited in person.

26/02/11

Switzerland sends humanitarian aid equipment to Libya

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has sent in consultation with the Egyptian and Tunisian authorities, a team of humanitarian aid to the border with Egypt and Tunisia to Libya. It must, among other things clarify local needs and to take initial emergency measures.

Many people who have fled the unrest and violence in Libya, arriving exhausted in Egypt or Tunisia and support. Swiss wants to contribute to the mitigation of suffering.

The weekend to reach two Rapid Response Team (SET), Egypt and Tunisia. They consist of four, respectively, two members of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA) and used at the borders with Libya. Its mission is to eliminate local needs, initiate, in cooperation with the authorities and partner organizations, some of the emergency measures and to examine the channels of transmission and distribution structures of humanitarian relief supplies.

The humanitarian situation in Libya and in border regions is precarious as a whole, but at present it remains difficult to estimate. In addition to the SET, the DFA has sent to each SCS specialists to strengthen the Swiss embassies in Tunis and Cairo. They should report on humanitarian needs, clarify possible clues to the humanitarian cooperation with partner organizations and ensure coordination with other donors.

The DFA has decided beyond the ICRC's activities in the field of emergency medical assistance throughout the event in Libya, with a contribution of 500,000 Swiss francs to help. Clarification on the financing of humanitarian aid from other partners of the multilateral aid operations are ongoing.

25/02/11

Provides training in the service of peace-building Kosovo's 200 soldiers

Bern - soldiers, who attend the training course for Swisscoy as drivers can renew at the time of his new certificate of  authority to transport passengers or goods. The training center SWISSINT gained sufficient for this recognition of the Association of Road Traffic Offices.

About 200 women and men are in training this week for the six-month mission to Kosovo in Stans Oberdorf compromised. For eight to twelve weeks, the soldiers, NCOs and officers within the inside will be prepared for deployment. In particular, transport SWISSINT Skills Training can become an innovation. Recognized Transit Association training allows offices during the driver training course to renew their certificate of competency transport passengers or goods. This will last for five years and is renewable, provided that the evidence that within 35 hours of continuing education were completed. The drivers of the Swisscoy 24, the first to benefit from this opportunity.

The new training structures SWISSINT also allow the simultaneous instruction of LMT (liaison and monitoring equipment) for the Swisscoy in Kosovo and LOT (liaision and observation equipment) for use in support of EUFOR Althea in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

This liaison and monitoring teams will be this year for the first time jointly prepared for their mission. On 24 Swisscoy contingent under the command of Lieutenant Colonel of Staff of Christians Stefan. Finally, the official 42-year career in the Military Academy at ETH Zurich worked. The six-month deployment of 24 starts Swisscoy 7 April 2011 and lasts until October 6, 2011. In the 24 th Swisscoy share are 15 women to do the service of peace in Kosovo.

Art and the Caribbean - Barbados headlines Season

Hole town, Barbados - Culture and the Caribbean, art lovers and the Caribbean can now enjoy both together! Come to Barbados and visit many events throughout the year, "Season of headlines, " a festival of opera, music and theater.

This beach hotel, Mango Bay is within minutes of the holders of 300 years-House, a historic building where the festival is held every year. The "season of the owners' takes place from March 19 to April 2, 2011 held, inter alia, musicals, comedies and dramas such as The Barber well trimmed, ART, Hallelujah Hollywood, and much more.

Guests can enjoy their vacation in the Caribbean with 76 large rooms with all-inclusive Mango Bay Hotel (www.MangoBayBarbados.com). This beach hotel offers a free night quick decision. This offer is valid for bookings until March 31, 2011 and includes seven nights live and only pay for six nights, or stay 14 nights and only pay for ten nights. For stays of 21 nights or even get five free nights.

Peter Odle, owner of Mango Bay says: "The season of the owners is a celebration that ignited the passion for art and culture on the island and offers the opportunity to share with visitors. We offer our guests a Caribbean vacation, including night full of great events and ideas. " Information about Mango Bay, booking conditions and prices please contact your travel agent or sales office in Germany

22/02/11

Soot particles and algae blamed for melting glaciers?

Paul Scherrer Institute researchers have shown PSI together with colleagues from China and the United States, that global warming is not solely responsible for the melting of glaciers in the Himalayas. Even Russia, which is deposited on the glacier, is helping. It leaves the surface are dark, after which can be heated by solar radiation and melts the ice faster. The soot produced when oil or wood is burned, the wind then carries it to the Himalayas. The influence of algae on the glacier is under investigation by the PSI.

For his work, researchers have investigated an ice core has been drilled on the northern slope of Mount Everest, and therefore could look past the glacier until about 1860 and shows how the amount of soot in the past decades has increased. Even if global warming is the main reason for the melting of glaciers could also be delayed if the soot emissions are reduced. The results of this study are published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.

Paul Scherrer Institute researchers have discussed with their U.S. colleagues and China is another source that contributes to the melting of glaciers: the soot deposits. The soot formed during the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels like coal and oil, and wood and other biomass. Carried by the wind, reached into the highest regions of the Himalayas, where it is deposited on the surfaces of glaciers and becomes darker, so get hotter by the rays of the sun. How strong is this effect and whether it is caused by human activities, but is not yet clear.

Last soot content in the glacier ice
For their work, researchers have investigated an ice core that had been taken on the northern flank of Mount Everest more than 6,500 meters. In the 108 meters of drilling time can be compressed layer upon layer of snow in recent years - until 1860, so go back the details about each of the trace elements mentioned in the snow. So much so, and that variations can be made ​​visible in different years. For measurement, the researchers used a new laser device can very accurately the amount of carbon black, the black share of black coal, found in a sample.

Since 1975, more soot in the Himalayas
Tests have shown for the first time how changes in the amount of soot in the Himalayas since pre-industrial. The result is soot contributes about three times since 1975 in a glacier melting in the pre-industrial era. It has been found that the amount of soot deposits in the single year varies widely - is in winter and spring is greatest when winds move from the southwest of Russia from South Asia and the Middle East to the Himalayas. In summer, the amount of soot is much lower - the soot is removed by monsoon rain in the atmosphere. While researchers have observed in 1990, an increase in soot content, which remains more or less constant since then. That could be a sign that Russia, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, the areas where emissions have fallen significantly in recent decades, until it can be transported to the Himalayas. Due to prevailing westerly winds almost no proven Russ on Everest in China's industry.

The soot and dust?
The wind carries the mountains not only in Russia but also the rock dust from the surrounding arid regions. Fortunately, the researchers show that soot contributes significantly more heat than ice and dust that the amount of dust in the Himalayas has not changed since 1860, so that soot is probably the man of dust is not. "In the winter months, Russia contributes about the same strength to the melting of glaciers and global warming. A measure that would reduce soot emissions may therefore contribute to reduce the glaciers are melting." said Margit Schwikowski , director of the research project at PSI. "So far we have demonstrated the role of soot in the melting of glaciers in the Himalayas. What role for glaciers in Switzerland, is the subject of an ongoing research project. Also assess the degree of algae contribute to the dark surface of the glacier at the end of summer. "

Text: Paul Piwnicki

About ISP
The Paul Scherrer Institute, builds and operates major facilities, complex research and provide the scientific community nationally and internationally available. Prepared by the solid-state research and material sciences, elementary particle physics, biology and medicine, energy and environmental research. With 1,400 employees and an annual budget of around 300 million francs, is the largest research institute in Switzerland.

21/02/11

Bottle: Trip Report solar circum navigation of the globe of the world's largest solar boat

Dear Friends of solar planet
After passing through the Panama Canal have taken a course for the Galapagos Islands - about 2000 kilometers from the finish. A highlight was, without doubt, the crossing of Ecuador, on 24 January at 7.00 local time (13:00 UTC clock) was carried out. Our journey through the inter-tropical

Convergence zone was accompanied by high humidity and harsh weather conditions. The sun can be rarely seen and even the wind and currents were against us. Despite these difficulties, we are compared to our original program with only a few hours late in San Cristobal.

Our stay in the Galapagos Islands, exceeded all expectations. As a member of the WWF, we had the chance, adventure PlanetSolar with the people and government officials to participate in the archipelago. It was a truly magical moment for me as a man standing in front of over tanned face full of childlike wonder our solar boat and our solar-powered bicycle. He hugged me and said he was glad to see that people are finally ready to change and save our planet ... These brief moments are the best reward for our efforts.

We decided to replace a part of art as a precaution. Jason, one of the engineers was flown Drivetek from Biel to do the job for us. There was here a good minimum of formalities. We had to remove the motor for transportation in a small boat on land. Then he had several parts replaced before the engine could fit again. The replacement work was done when the boat in the bay of Puerto Ayora was anchored. This type of work are in a region to achieve relatively heavy. But everything went well. solar planet is not just an adventure for people, it is an adventure when it comes to technology.

After several months together on board have been taken by the crew of Mikaela and Jens, who have supported us during the first phase of the journey. You have done an excellent job and helped us with MS PlanetSolar TÛRANOR for world tour more to be fit. Thank you both, Mikaela and Daniel, and hope to see you again soon. Now, the crew consists of four members: Patrick, our captain, Jens, our boatman, Christian, our engineer on board, and me.

During our stay in the Galapagos Islands, we have the opportunity to various officials in the islands, including the Minister of Water Resources and the Secretary of Energy of Ecuador to take. I could see how determined they are determined to change the current policy and to preserve biodiversity and natural heritage of the country. I explained the vision of its President and the National Yasuni-ITT project. Ecuador is an oil exporting country and this year is the president of OPEC. They have entered into a bet that not only bold but potentially can be dangerous.

Have been proposed to the UN that Ecuador would be willing to give up the commercial exploitation of 20% of their total revenues from oil, if you receive a payment of U.S. $ 350 million. These are the oil reserves found in the Yasuni National Park, a natural paradise with a unique biodiversity, after which he was in 1989 in the UNESCO list of World Heritage. The promotion of these oil reserves would undoubtedly be an environmental disaster for the country means that it suffers from deforestation policies of the past 50 years. To date, only U.S. promises $ 1.5 million of the $ 350 million requested were received. That brings the presidents of Ecuador in a precarious situation. If it does not address the desires, he might be forced to give the green light to extract the oil, in order not to lose in national and international credibility.

We are now in the Pacific, the world's largest ocean, over a third of the earth's surface. The route is 6,000 kilometers, ie the same distance from Iceland to Istanbul. We hope the good weather with abundant sunshine and currents and winds. During the crossing of the Pacific, we take the time to scientific experiments, we want all the albedo, so consider the reflection of sunlight near the solar boat, and also how the outside temperature affects our solar cells.

Until next time!
Raphaël Domjan and Patrick Marchesseau

For more information: www.planetsolar.org

20/02/11

New Child Safety Campaign "intelligent connection" moderate consumption of alcohol, earn points and grab so cool prizes

In 2010, 2,190 were registered in hospitals in Switzerland alcohol poisoning in children and adolescents. This means that a daily average of almost six children and adolescents were hospitalized for alcohol poisoning in hospitals had (Source: Federal Office of Public Health). To counter this alarming trend, in the cantons of St. Gallen, Graubünden, Thurgau, and the Principality of Liechtenstein and Vorarlberg, for child safety campaign, "Smart Connection" decided.

is intended to promote "smart connection" a prevention project, youth and young adults who consume little or no alcohol. "Smart Connection" near the end of an event a test of voluntary alcohol drinking moderate rewarded (zero or less than 0.3 parts per thousand) with 10 points. These points can be redeemed on the website www.smartconnection.net against the best prices and attractive as sponsors convenient fashion such as Globus, Conforama, cinemas or Zyankali.com shirt label.

Young people have been and are in the development and implementation of "intelligent connection" always involved and are supported by "smart connection. " "Smart Connection" also functions as a soft bar that is used by young people themselves actively. This gift of cool drinks, fresh non-alcoholic cocktails. "Smart Connection" is mostly in the weekends on the ground and provides for protection of minors in the field of alcohol prevention in small and large events, such as outdoor concerts, festivals, concerts, but also in music clubs and discos around.

19/02/11

Camping car in winter tips


Winter camping requires special care.  the most important tips to keep caravans and camping in the harsh conditions of the snow without damage:
  • Make Even on the road to the area with maximum security. This custom is to drive with the right tires. Ideal M + S tires on a tractor and trailer or mobile home. The depth of the grooves must be at least four millimeters. Snow chains are are part of the winter teams.
  • Please note that the search for a good pitch that is snow and ice. Otherwise, the tip during the thawing of the caravan or motorhome. In order to avoid the collapse of a thaw in the soil, should be placed under the Deichselrad the caravan and cats are large enough boards.
  • Power cord so it does not freeze in the ground damage, or damage to the snow thrower.
  • Release the parking brake when the recreational vehicle is jacked. Fixed freezes yet. Plastic bags to protect the hand brake lever and the control device caravan icing. It makes sense to a protective cover for the case of the cylinder.Operated gas plant is only possible with pure propane. This remains - unlike butane - liquid even at low temperatures. A set of two bottles with automatic change in the winter should come as standard, so the offer is not unexpected end. Eleven kilos of propane range of about two to three days.
  • Is free from snow and very strong, the roof of the motor home, caravan and awning regularly by snow. Especially wet snow can quickly become burdensome. A few inches of powder snow, however, serve to isolate it even better. The ventilation openings must not  to snowing . In addition, roof hatch is always ajar. This improves air circulation.Waste water, if the lead is possible, not in the tank. Instead, open the drain valve or drain valve and water directly into a bucket. Therefore, the waste water will be deleted as a good block of ice. Before a group home or motor camper will again have snow or ice sheets to retreat into the ceiling, so that others are not endangered.

18/02/11

Whiplash

Be careful when rental car: Not all cars have winter tires. Absurdly, the driver must pay attention to it - and pay in doubt

On smooth roads of snow are often confused driver of a rental car, several risks: Should there be an accident, not only health is at risk, but also the portfolio. After all, they are equipped with a vehicle that rides just the summer or all-weather tires, chaos coverage accident insurance risk. While some will not be canceled by the damage to the Christian Lübke General Association of German Insurance. "But if the accident with winter tires could have been avoided, the insurance company to reduce its benefits. " What percentage is the drivers are paid by the accident will be decided in each case.

Disable the way, is the excuse that the rental car was not suitable for winter tires mounted. "The car rental companies are not required to equip their fleets of vehicles with winter tires, " says Herbert Engel Mohr's "Automobile Club of Germany. " "Responsible for the right tires is the driver." The expert wants winter tires and them book explicitly confirmed. Before the start and then play it safe and see if the tires are marked with the snowflake symbol on tires M + S (mud and snow). Who pays for this? The customer. The prices are very different, requires Starc € 4.99 for a set of winter tires, Sixt from 16 €. Per day.

Good Results in 2010 by Nestlé: 6.2% organic growth and EBIT margin improvement

February 17, 2011 - The Nestlé Group achieved organic growth of 6.2% and EBIT margin improved by 20 basis points. The EBIT margin is comparable to a sale of Alcon in August 2010, not the 2009th continuity achieved organic growth of 6.0% real growth of 4.4% internal and an EBIT margin improved by 30 points basic.

Food and beverages delivered good growth, with market share gains in all categories and regions. Emerging markets achieved organic growth of 11.5%, demonstrating the future in the increasingly important role in these countries. The organic growth of food and beverages business amounted to 5.7% in the North and South America, up 3.7% to 10.2% in Europe and Asia, Oceania and Africa. 2 / 9

Nestlé's performance was driven by continued investment in strategic growth pillar. These investments include expanding the distribution of popular products (APP) and the continued introduction of premium products in both emerging markets and industrialized countries, the emphasis on the nutritional value of our products and business expansion outside the home food and drink and the acceleration of innovation and increased marketing spending visible to consumers. Nestlé continues to target operational excellence throughout the value chain, leading to significant improvements in efficiency and effectiveness. These measures contributed significantly to overall results in 2010 will be considered and also the basis for good performance in 2011.

Paul Bulcke, Nestlé CEO: .. again obtained in 2010 through organic growth and increased profitability of a strong market power, surpassing the more we increase investment in our brands, our operations and our employees, led us to the efficiency and effectiveness in developed countries and emerging markets continue to move forward and accelerate to the same innovations to provide a daily total of more than one billion consumers with food. We started well with the continued momentum in 2011 and are able to enter uncertainties, including fluctuations in commodity prices to counter. Therefore, we are confident to implement 2011, the Nestlé model: organic growth of between 5% and 6% and an EBIT margin improvement in constant currencies.

17/02/11

WIND PNE opens new office in the wind Scotland - a significant investment

Cuxhaven / Edinburgh - "The decision of the United Kingdom PNE WIND to open an office here in Edinburgh, is a sign of  recognition of the competitiveness of Scotland and the benefits we have here in the renewable energy sector, with the best wind resources in Europe. "The Chief Executive stressed that Scotland's economic development to foreign companies, Anne MacColl, the day before yesterday at the opening of the office.

Scotland could in the design and development of wind farm projects, much of Germany and companies with great experience, as the PNE learn Wind AG, said. The agreement of the United Kingdom WIND PNE lead the country a step closer to its goal of winning in 2020 to 80 percent of energy from renewable sources.

WIND PNE UK Limited is planning on investing in the next few important years in the United Kingdom. WIND PNE UK Limited is a subsidiary of PNE Wind AG, which developed a broad portfolio of wind farms, both on land and at sea, in Germany, Britain, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Turkey, Canada and the U.S. . Now, the ambitious objectives of the Scottish Government for the development of renewable energy WIND PNE was to establish a branch in Scotland.

Bill Martin Hardt, CEO of Wind PNE AG, emphasized the company in Scotland in the coming years, will develop 300 MW rated wind and a very good start are: "Four of our potential wind farm sites good in regions of Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Grampian and Borders already in an advanced stage of planning. "

January Koschinski, International Director of WIND PNE for the UK, said: "Scotland has the best wind resources in the UK and given the ambitious objectives of the Scottish Executive, which was the right decision to open a branch there, we offer to our customers all services related to the. construction of wind farms from a single source, from planning to construction of wind turbines, and we are pleased to close plants. "

George Mager, managing director of UK WIND PNE, which was prior to his work in the field of renewable energy for 25 years in the oil and gas sector, adds: "This is a long-term business investment, given our large international experience is an investment. the potential to provide Scotland, is a natural step in the future. "

13/02/11

Formula 1: Schumacher goes fastest time in Jerez

On Friday, February 11, 2011, Mercedes Formula 1 Petronas GP testing continued in Jerez de la Frontera. In the second of four days of testing was done by Michael Schumacher, the control of the new silver arrow from his team mate Nico Rosberg. Schumacher is also on the third day of testing on Saturday in the car before the test Rosberg closes on Sunday.

Schumacher completed the circuit of Jerez, with warm temperatures and sunny 112 laps and led the Bestzeitenliste with a time of 1:20:352 before Felippe Massa of Ferrari and Jenson Button at McLaren.

While Schumacher once again this season, the newly authorized electronic KERS energy recovery system came to the show and its applications, the technical team focused on control systems before they are focused on set-up and configuration tire selection.

Michael Schumacher. "It was a productive day and I'm happy that focused on test runs and miles long and comprehensive test many of them with you is a positive signal about the durability of the new Mercedes also gave us a lot of data for next-day test. and for the evolution of that work. We are moving in the whole framework, but we have to pass gas, "impatient and goal-oriented Schumacher in the interview.

12/02/11

Amnesty International: International Day of Solidarity of peaceful demonstrators in Egypt on Saturday February 12 in Basel

Berne, 11 February 2011. Amnesty International held on Saturday 12 February 2011 solidarity actions around the world of peaceful protest and human rights movement in Egypt. In Switzerland, the human rights organization is planning a photo session in the exhibition space in Basel. Egypt is the host country "MUBA"this year. On the Internet, the human rights organization has launched a petition at the same time, the Egyptian Vice-President, Omar Suleiman. It calls for immediate release of those arbitrarily arrested and end to violence against peaceful demonstrators.

Date: Saturday, February 12, 2011
Time: 11.00 to 13.00 clock
Location: Exhibition Place, Basel

Amnesty International held on Saturday 12 February, a day of global solidarity for the people to demonstrate peacefully in Egypt, Middle East and North Africa by their human rights. Actions are carried out more than a dozen countries, including Australia, Benin, Canada, Germany, France, Mali, Norway, South Korea, Spain and England.

"The demand for Egyptian protesters, according to basic rights such as freedom of expression and assembly is our request. We are together to" demand an end to the repression of peaceful demonstrations, "said Daniel Bolomey, secretary general of the Swiss branch Amnesty International. "With the solidarity and action in Basel, we want to show the Egyptian population, the human rights movement continue to support the peaceful protest. "

In Switzerland, organized by human rights organization, an action in Basel. In "MUBA"This year visitors to the sunny side of Egypt shows: The destination on the Nile, this year's guest country at the fair. Both Amnesty International recalls in Basel in the hundreds of thousands of people protesting peacefully in Egypt against poverty, corruption and human rights violations.

"The demand for Egyptian protesters, according to basic rights such as freedom of expression and assembly is our request. We are together to" demand an end to the repression of peaceful demonstrations, "said Daniel Bolomey, secretary general of the Swiss branch Amnesty International. "With the solidarity and action in Basel, we want to show the Egyptian population, the human rights movement continue to support the peaceful protest. "

In Switzerland, organized by human rights organization, an action in Basel. In "MUBA"This year visitors to the sunny side of Egypt shows: The destination on the Nile, this year's guest country at the fair. Both Amnesty International recalls in Basel in the hundreds of thousands of people protesting peacefully in Egypt against poverty, corruption and human rights violations

Create residential oasis

You're not the type of device or magazines patients studied floral arrangements? This is not necessary. Most rich and a few steps and a few highlights here and there to increase the feeling of being at home. With six easy decorating tips to evoke the warm and evocative.

With a stylish interior design, which referred to details an.living room decorate in brown tones with chairs and more loving, better you, your family and friends feel. Think you have what no talent for decorating? Do not quite sure yet. Even with little effort can achieve great effects. Always remember: Accessories to complete the design of the room, you can not beat the room! Opt for a few misfits - and replaced from time to time. The following six tips are on the safe side.

Tips 1: Mirror, Mirror
Mirror, whether standing on the wall or floor, open a room and make it look larger. Many have decorative mirror structure. Always choose to match the rest of the body and stick with real style, room design works harmoniously. A good tip: Set or hang up the mirror to your favorite piece of furniture, you'll enjoy it twice!

Tip 2: Well-heeled
The soft, flowing fabric, fine linens and throws extends to provide comfort and create a welcoming atmosphere. This also applies to curtains or screens. The soft tones and creamer or subtle patterns serve as a buffer and a balance of strong wall colors, or dark wood furniture. In a single room, get bright colors and bold designs, great effects. Avoid, however, several striking patterns at once - the chaotic effect!

Tip 3: Resources
A carpet is not always necessary. Beautiful wood paneling in natural tones, such as, for example, found in old buildings should simply speak for themselves. Soft wool fringe broker or you can create as demonstrated in the mood. Although the decorative surface of the soil should not be underestimated. Books, for example, large-format illustrated books and other first editions, which can casually lean against the wall. Although this is weird at first, but is thoroughly modern. Atmospheric effects can be accomplished with candles on the floor. Mixing different sizes and shapes and put them in small groups in room corners or shelves before discreet.

Tip 4: Back to Nature
Natural materials are re-entering our living rooms. Nothing smells good and creates as much heat as a bouquet of fresh flowers. Just remember that it will in time. Also wooden beads or large branches can be very decorative. She has been painted a color and buy in packages. A small boat Tip: Surround twigs and branches of a string of lights covering the whole in a glass vase. It looks elegant and easy accent very well.

Tip 5: Have a slight increase
Light is the epitome of warmth and comfort. In Torchiere lamps and reading lamps to lights, basically, anything goes. Once again, a line remain faithful and do not mix too many styles. Always ensure that the dispersion of warm light bulbs. Too high voltage or fluorescent lamps are reminiscent of medical practice. Beautiful models are equipped with dimmer switches, fabric lampshades, to swallow the harsh light. Indirect lighting is especially friendly and can be a purist style of life provide a touch of atmosphere.

Tip 6: A love of detail
With the little details are the finishing touches to the decoration and give each room a personal touch. Pillows can be super boring spice with some accessories. Examples could include small braid or fabric flowers, which are attached with fabric glue. Also decorated picture frames, candles and vases to make a cozy atmosphere. Decorative bowls can be decorated with individual petals or spheres made ​​the best of different materials in the center of attention. But beware: The age of potpourri - with fragrant flowers and leaves charged plate - is over. What: incense holders subtle beauty.

08/02/11

Tips for Vespa travel preparation


Who is thinking about a scooter (also applies to other vehicles on wheels) to make travel a little longer should not be left to chance their journey, but to advance some reflections. To facilitate that I have collected some aspects that one or the other might be useful:
  • A first principles should include a route planning. This can be done either with an appropriate navigation system, using a route planner on the Internet (for example, Falk Route Planner or Google Maps) performed quite conventional or to be made using the maps. IMPORTANT! excluded for those of you who are also traveling with a 50 cc scooter, remember in the planning of motor roads and highways. This saves the problem may reach a larger view or more to return. The best also reminds me, go into the design of suitable places in which you want to, under certain circumstances. Who does not want to camp wild on the pampas, and must therefore find suitable campsites or lodges, guest houses and hotels. Those who have done it with their preparation have come a way to go. It is advisable to carry a paperback book, in which we have ready to run a brief description and distinctive places. These can be at each stop and tick control. Additionally, you can use to prepare and guide. There is literature very good especially for trips to the mountains.
  • So - after that are now in our path in mind, it is now scraping the barrel. Then check if we have the personal equipment there. Which should probably not appropriate protective clothing here. If you drive into the Alps, however, be aware that on 2 meters and could be cold 1/2- Thousand. Similarly, it can quickly turn even the time. A rain suit is a necessity. Please also enough cash in the case at hand, for many a mountain path to be used only to the charges.Who does not resistant to dry the clothes must be in the driver ensure that water stored as evidence. The more appropriate for the waterproof bags or backpacks bike. These can be conveniently mounted on the seat or foot space. The best way to package, so that without much effort in useful and important things first. We also ask you to bear in mind that the place is of course limited, if only for the payload and the effect on the management of the road. (also possible without the dead weight of mobile cabinet wall). All checks, if it is redundant and can safely ignore - So. Finally, we take a trip on two wheels and not win a beauty contest on the catwalk. Of course we can leave the correct maps in no way home. Motorcycle Tours for cards 1:200.000 size is recommended. These are large and clear, that all links that shows the main roads for us to it. These are available in bookstores or through membership in an automobile club (ADAC, stroke, etc) This is an annual review, but only if you're in good hands, thus saving costs additional. In addition, these clubs provide their members with current card materials are usually a year or when a fully supported route planning. For the small pharmacy board has prepared a couple more patches.
  • Now that we have kept our belongings, it is on all technical aspects of our set of wheels to worry about. Basically, the bike should be thoroughly checked before you travel and be free of defects. Nothing is likely to be corrosive when to end their tour, because the vehicle will be due to lack of maintenance on the road. That can save. Should always be checked, of course, the oil level, lights, brakes and tires on your fitness before you start driving. In particular, the atmospheric pressure is modified adjusted weight is 0.2 bars as specified by the manufacturer can not hurt often.Now that we have kept our belongings, it is on all technical aspects of our set of wheels to worry about. Basically, the bike should be thoroughly checked before you travel and be free of defects. Nothing is likely to be corrosive when to end their tour, because the vehicle will be due to lack of maintenance on the road. That can save. Should always be checked, of course, the oil level, lights, brakes and tires on your fitness before you start driving. In particular, the atmospheric pressure is modified adjusted weight is 0.2 bars as specified by the manufacturer can not hurt often.Parts, we must focus on essentials, such as light bulbs, a candle is a limit to bow. It is advisable to carry a liter of oil. A longer trip possible for our "sales" to a low load and lead to increased consumption. As good as you can to put a little more. Everyone else can be as mentioned above anyway repaired with tools on board, but must be made through the workshop.


06/02/11

Toyota, Panasonic and Hitachi are working together on the smart grid - efficient energy without CO2 emissions

Cologne. The Japanese industrial giant Toyota, Panasonic and Hitachi have joined with Japan Wind Development given the green light to a demonstration project of a smart grid knows. The project in Rokkasho Village in Aomori Prefecture of Japan was used to test more efficient energy technologies with zero CO2 emissions. Only renewable energy sources are used, such as saving energy in the world the first wind power and photovoltaic systems have produced particularly large batteries.

To build the smart grid include adjusting to the power infrastructure in the region and the establishment of a plant for the production of renewable energy, electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles, storage batteries for use at home, Eco Cut (a system Electric heating water) and heating storage unit. The test is also a field line 8 km long in the usual beside the driver and fiber optic cable for fast data transfer linked. For the new methods of power distribution and breakthroughs in information technology and communication to enhance the prospects of a new relationship, optimized supply and demand of electricity. It is free of CO2 supply households with energy and the perfect integration of electric and hybrid models of the Smart Grid.

Toyota has built together with partners JWD, Panasonic Electric Works, Hitachi isolated from the main power network in Rokkasho Village. There are excellent conditions for the use of wind energy, there is also the largest capacity of wind power plants in Japan that is. The project will run from September 2010 to July 2012 and contribute to the rapid commercialization of the system in Japan and overseas markets. Toyota will test the project, the Toyota Smart System Center (TSC) for intelligent building control. The system regulates the electrical energy storage batteries and electric water heater Eco Cut taking into account the consumption patterns and charging states. In addition, the process control loading plug-in hybrid vehicles and energy storage and is being tested. Other components of the project, the Toyota Smart Vision (TSV) is a tool for communities to monitor power conditions, monitors the energy management system for smart homes and new meters for the administration of units of vehicles.

05/02/11

Dealing with nanotechnology - usually harmless, but some features have to be considered

Dübendorf, St. Gallen, Thun, 03/02/2011 - With the rapid development of nanotechnology are growing fears about the health risks of nano-objects. Are they right? And we need a new discipline, "nanotoxicology"to assess the risks? Answers Empa researcher Harald F. Peter Krug and Wick in the latest issue of the journal applied chemistry "Security research in nanotechnology combines biology, chemistry and physics with health, materials science and engineering in a truly interdisciplinary research field, " explained Harald F. Empa scientist Krug and Peter Wick, saying: "The interaction of nano-objects with the agencies" to consider some details. "The term" nano toxicology to have their justification. "So I can reach the nano scale particles in transport pathways in cells and other larger particles are open, " is fundamental, and very large compared to the volume surface.

With the same amount of material on the body in nano particles with a much larger number of molecules in contact in a larger particle. The dose-response relationships can not be assumed for itself. You can also add chemical and physical effects that occur in larger particles. "Whether it is toxic in some cases, larger or smaller particles can not be predicted, "say the authors. 'Is, of course, not be taken into account, what type of chemical involved and in what conformation is present in a particular case. "carbon as diamond nano particles was harmless, while in the form of nano tubes, depending on the length and aggregation state, can cause health problems. We come so can not stop looking at each of the nano materials for themselves.

A risk assessment must also be taken into account, which was absorbed dose that is considered realistic, and that any observed biological effect is not automatically synonymous with a health risk.

Krug and Wick notes that while much data on the biological effects of nano materials are present, but for the moment not all studies are reliable. They often do not understand what was actually tested in a material under what experimental conditions. "Our reference to methodological weaknesses and our specific recommendations on how to avoid the problem, we want to contribute to the sustainable improvement of the data, " according to Krug and Wick.

Nanotoxicology - an interdisciplinary challenge, Harald F. Krug, Angewandte Chemie, 2011, Vol 123, pp 2-23, first published online: January 11, 2011, DOI: 10.1002/ange.201001037, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ange .201001037

04/02/11

Study WWF: No oil, coal and nuclear power units in the world better - global change to renewable energy is possible by 2050

Alone, China's energy consumption is growing about 5 percent. However, the global energy supply by 2050 can be a full commitment to renewable energy - with a financial gain. This is the new WWF report of Energy, the larger study on this topic. Along with the consultancy Ecofys, WWF has assessed whether the world can be completely supplied by 2050 with renewable and sustainable energy. The most ambitious of its kind shows that the actual use of modern technology, global energy demand can be up to 95 percent covered by renewable energies. And it is very likely can not be replaced by the new developments and the remaining 5 percent of non-renewable energy such as oil, coal or natural gas.

The investments required to be the first around a billion euros a year. That sounds like a lot, but half a billion euros a year to give states today only to subsidize fossil fuels. In the long term sustainable strategy pays not only for the environment and security of supply but also for the economy. Thanks to investments in energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption compared with the usual clear, which also reduces energy costs.

According to calculations by Ecofys save a sustainable scenario in the year 2050 the sum of four million euros a year. This will include the avoided costs of climate change, WWF scenario can keep global warming below the dangerous two degrees.

And despite the growth: The Energy Report expects a comparison with 2000 production three times higher and almost equal mobility of rapid growth. Stimulate the necessary investments, especially the clean technology industry and finance, in which Switzerland is well positioned.

The strategy of sustainability is a value only for Switzerland, was recently the study "Energy efficiency and renewable energies - economic alternative to large power plant" shown. "You can not go wrong if we are in Switzerland and around the world entirely and exclusively on energy efficiency and renewable energy, " said Patrick Hofstetter, climate and energy director of WWF Switzerland. "Renewable energy is not the best option is the only one."

Source: WWF