So when Brock Lesnar came into MMA, I wasn’t huge on the idea of a pro wrestler coming into a real combat sport. Now since then I’ve developed a respect for the catch wrestling roots of pro wrestling and Brock Lesnar won my respect as a fighter. Now questions abound because when ever an athlete that won a championship in his/her sport, there is the question of where that athlete fits into the pantheon of all-time greats. And Brock Lesnar is no different, where does he fit amongst the great MMA heavyweights.

Certainly he isn’t the best Heavyweight of all-time; names like Randy Couture, Fedor Emelianenko, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira or even Mark Coleman should come before Lesnar to name a few. But this should not relegate Lesnar to the dustbin of MMA history. Lesnar came to the sport with excellent NCAA wrestling credentials and freak athleticism but already in his 30s, never having trained MMA and experienced great success.

While Lesnar’s legacy will include his distaste for getting hit, it should not lessen his victories over Randy Couture, Frank Mir, his awesome come back against Shane Carwin and even his win over Heath Herring who was once an a top 15 heavyweight in his own right. So I wish Brock Lesnar a happy retirement. You reached the top of the sport, defended your title, and changed the heavyweight division. Those are things that can never be taken away.

Mozilla seemed to be speeding to develop its flagship browser, Mozilla Firefox. This is shown with the launch of Firefox Aurora 6 whereas the current Firefox 5 was still in Beta status. This means they develop future versions of Firefox 2 at the same time.

Aurora is the name of the firefox channel for development before heading to the beta channel and eventually to the final release. In Firefox Aurora 6 there are several new experimental features that have been developed:

1. Data Management Windows that allows you to manage your privacy data access by websites you visit. For example, cookies, passwords, location, etc..

Data Management Windows

2. It has add-ons manager that comes with a check plugin features for checking and verification of the compatibility of all plugins installed.

3. Panorama Groups on Demand that will improve the startup speed of the browser.

In addition, there are some features in Firefox Aurora 6 are very useful for web developers, for example:

4. Scratchpad feature that allows developers to rapidly create and test snippets of javascript in the browser.

5. Web Console that allows web developers to move the console to another part of the window or divided into multiple windows.

6. Still there are also some other tools that can be accessed via Web Developer menu.

Web menu Developer

Web developers will also become easier when building web applications for Firefox Aurora 6 already supports HTML5, DOM level 3, server-sent events, networking technology and other tool-toll.

For those of you who are interested to try Firefox Aurora 6, you can download it from the link below:

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/channel/

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In his speech that he write on twitter, Saturday (12/03/2011) Rossi introduces the champion who is also his close friend. “Hello all, today on this track we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a friend who was supposedly very proficient with motorcycles in motocross event,” said Rossi.

The fans have suspected that the friend who referred Rossi was Cairoli. “Today, Antonio Cairoli teaches us how to ride a motorcycle at a motocross event! It was nice to see him in action on the track. He looked very elegant and perfect, all the action motocross races seem to do so easily,” he said.

Cairolli is widely known, not only in Italy but also throughout the world. On that occasion, Cairoli also gave some advices to Andrea Iannone and Mattia Pasini.

All experiences in action on the track were originally stems from motocross racing in the Playstation and go-kart. It gives an idea to the professional rider who was “addicted to race“.

Before acting on the motocross event, Rossi also joined the rally race in Monza Rally Show 2011 event along with eight-time world rally champion Sebastian Loeb. Rossi, who competed with about 30 other rally driver, managed to occupy second place behind Loeb.

Despite continued active race, Rossi and his colleagues chose to remain active in the arena of race, because there is still a long time until the motor test session held at Sepang. They still have to maintain fitness while testing the bike at Sepang.

One big thing, American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West’s performances at the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show premiered on CBS. West gave a short but sweet tribute to his late mom before performing “Stronger” and later in the evening him and Jay-Z performed their song ”Niggas in Paris”.

did you know about Victoria’s Secret Angels?

Although it now refers to the brand’s most visible spokeswomen (while the fashion show models are referred to as “Runway Angels”), the Angels started out as Victoria’s Secret’s lingerie line. The models featured in the original advertising campaign in 1997 were Helena Christensen, Karen Mulder, Daniela Pestova, Stephanie Seymour, and Tyra Banks. Due to their growing popularity, the brand used them in several other advertising campaigns until Christensen’s departure. In February 1998, the Angels made their runway debut at Victoria’s Secret’s 4th annual fashion show, with Chandra North filling in for Christensen. Their line-up has been changed multiple times over the years and the brand currently lists 11 supermodels on its website, including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Among other recognitions, the Victoria’s Secret Angels were chosen to be part of People Magazine’s annual “100 Most Beautiful People in the World” issue in 2007 and became the first trademark awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 13, 2007.

Other notable spokesmodels for the brand have included: Claudia Schiffer, Eva Herzigova, Ana Hickmann, Oluchi Onweagba, Jessica Stam, Quiana Grant, Emanuela de Paula, and Katsia Zingarevich. Both Ana Beatriz Barros and Daria Werbowy are known to have turned down an Angel contract.

Evelyn Lauder, 75, founder of pink ribbon for cancer awareness, died today from complications of non-genetic ovarian cancer, which had been diagnosed in 2007, at her home in New York City, the Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) announced today. Her family is said to have been at her bedside as she passed away.

Evelyn Lauder worked with Alexandra Penney, former editor of Self magazine, to create the breast cancer awareness campaign. Initially, the “small” campaign consisted simply of financing bows that were given to female customers who came to the makeup counters at department stores – the aim was to remind women about breast screening for cancer.

Eventually, the campaign evolved, there were fundraising products, until Congress designated October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign raised over $330 million in donations, of which $50 million came from Estée Lauder and associates. The donations went to an organization Lauder had founded – “The Breast Cancer Research Foundation”.

Evelyn Lauder is survived by Leonard A. Lauder, Chairman Emeritus of the Estée Lauder Companies, William Lauder, Executive Chairman of the same company, Gary Lauder, Managing Director of Lauder Partners LLC, and five grandchildren.

Definitive answer has not been found because until now the MotoGP organizers still do a thorough investigation of the incident.

“I could have answered your question next time. But certainly we assert that a thorough investigation of this incident will soon be done,” said Paul Butler, Directors of the MotoGP race during a press conference with the other Directors of MotoGP after the accident occurred on Sunday (23 / 10) in Malaysia.

MotoGP party does not want to suppose the cause of the release Simoncelli helmet. The medical team was just to make sure that Simoncelli suffered serious injuries in the head, neck and chest.

If you see from the video footage or photos carefully when Simoncelli run over, was difficult to ascertain why the type of helmet brands AGV GP-Tech’s San Carlo Gresini Honda rider could fall off.

Simoncelli might not associate or attach a safety helmet straps under the neck. But as an experienced and professional drivers, so little chance Simoncelli careless.

Moreover, before the MotoGP race begins, checks and strict supervision and inspection conducted by a crew race is very tight and precise.

Or because of the strong effect of collision or impact the tire to the body that makes Simoncelli helmet off and bounce? Maybe.

MotoGP penyelanggara investigation about the cause of the collision and release of highly anticipated Simoncelli helmet. From the results of investigations can be found the cause – for a solution found.

This solution will be very beneficial for manufacturers helmet MotoGP rider, to make the helmet more safe, comfortable and sturdy. Although helmets are worn by MotoGP racers use carbon kevlar materials and modern technology, the chances of defects could have occurred.

Technology in the protective bubble of the drivers racing suit is also a good idea immediately applied. With the balloon protector, drivers can avoid collisions or tremendous pressure as they fall.

We all certainly hope the deadly accident that occurred in Malaysia to be the last.

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Libya’s army invasion of the National Transition (NTC) which is supported NATO in his hometown of Sirte ends Gaddafi life. Video footage and eyewitness testimony reveals the dramatic story of the end of the life of the African Lion.

moammar gadhafi, former of libyan leader

Muammar Gaddafi death chronology:

Air raid
Shortly before the morning prayer, Thursday, October 20, 2011 when Libya, surrounded by several dozen of his loyal bodyguards, including the commander of its armed forces, Jabr Abu Bakr Younus, Gaddafi went outside Sirte.

Gaddafi went toward the west. She escorted convoys of 15 trucks armed, however, not until he went far away. NATO said one plane was spotted and attacked the convoy around 08.30, local time.

Gerald Longuet, French Defence Minister, later confirmed the air strike that left 15 trucks destroyed and killed 50 followers loyal to Gaddafi was carried out by the French air force. However, the attack did not kill Gaddafi. Together with few of his men, he escaped and was seen running through the trees toward the main road. Gaddafi then hid in two large drainage pipes.

Gaddafi’s arrest

Gaddafi and his bodyguards tried to escape from the pursuing soldiers NTC. However, they got caught.
“One person Khadafi out of hiding and shouted, waving his rifle surrendered. But when he saw my face, he actually fired a shot,” said one soldier NTC, Saleem Baker, told Reuters.
Allegedly, Gaddafi asked them to stop shooting. “My master here, sir I’m here. Muammar Gaddafi is here and he was injured,” said Bakeer imitate Gaddafi’s men words

Army NTC and into the pipe and dragged out Gaddafi. Gaddafi was hurt just said quietly, “What? What’s up? What happened?” NTC soldiers then brought Gaddafi to the car.
When caught, Kadhafi was injured by shot on his leg and back According to the version Bakeer and other soldiers; the 42-year-old ruler of Libya was shot by his own men. “One of the guards shot Gaddafi in the chest,” said Omran Jouma Shawan.

Amateur video uploaded to YouTube reinforce the information that Gaddafi was captured alive. In the video, Khadafi bloody and bewildered soldiers being carried two NTC. Meanwhile, other rebel soldiers tried to hold him while shouting, “Allahu Akbar”. All the guards were killed Gaddafi.

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Gaddafi last time

after captured, Gaddafi was placed in a car that then drove to the city of Misrata. Witnesses said he was died from his injuries.

However, while the Libyan Prime Minister, Mahmoud Jibril, in press conferences said the Gaddafi injury was not severe when he lay in the car. However, he was killed during another next shootout.

“When Gaddafi was taken from the drainage pipes, he did not resist. At that time he had been shot in the right arm. There are no other injuries on his body.”

When the car is moving, she was caught in another shootout between the revolutionary army and the Gaddafi loyalist. Gaddafi was shot in the head. “Forensic doctors can not reveal, whether the bullet came from the revolutionary army or Gaddafi loyalist.”

Gabriel said, Gaddafi was killed a few minutes before reaching the hospital.

Another amateur video allegedly taken a fighter NTC showed that Gaddafi’s body was dragged and laid lifeless on the floor. The rebel fighters who saw him were cheered.

His body was then loaded onto trucks and taken to an undisclosed location. “We brought Gaddafi to the secret places of the body for reasons of security,” said Mohamed Abdel Kafi, an official in the city Misrata NTC.

usc football

Quarterback Zach Maynard, who regressed last week against Oregon after a solid start, had a forgettable first half with two interceptions, a lost fumble and a couple of botched shotgun snaps. One of his interceptions came at the end of a promising drive to end the first half that would have given the Bears hope heading into the intermission.

Instead, Cal went to the locker room trailing 20-0 at halftime. The Bears are 0-3 in conference play (3-3 overall) for the first time in Jeff Tedford’s 10 years as coach, and they have lost eight in a row to USC.

Maynard had plenty of company in the error category. Other Cal mistakes included wide receiver Keenan Allen losing a fumble on the Bears’ fourth offensive snap and the Trojans (5-1, 3-1 Pac-12) scoring a touchdown after the home team failed to execute a fake punt attempt from its own 32-yard line in the second quarter.

Cal’s defense, which was expected to have its hands full against USC’s passing attack, played at a high level but kept getting put in bad situations in the first half by an ineffective offense.

The Bears’ defense did a good job applying pressure to USC quarterback Matt Barkley
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and covering USC’s receivers down field. Barkley threw three incompletions on the Trojans’ second possession, and they couldn’t do much later in the quarter after Maynard was sacked and fumbled, moving just eight yards and settling for a 39-yard field goal by Andre Heidari.

The Trojans extended their lead to 10-0 when receiver Marqise Lee beat Cal freshman cornerback Stefan McClure down the right sideline and Barkley hit him in stride for a touchdown. McClure was making his first career start in place of Marc Anthony, who missed the game with a shoulder injury.

McClure, who was beat a handful of times during last week’s loss at Oregon, comported himself well against USC’s explosive receivers. He helped limit All-American candidate Robert Woods to five catches for 36 yards. Woods entered the game tied for the national lead with 11 receptions per game and was second with 149.4 receiving yards per contest.

The possession following Lee’s touchdown catch symbolized Cal’s problems. Wide receiver Michael Calvin dropped Maynard’s handoff on an end around for a 13-yard loss. Under pressure on the next play, Maynard threw an ill-advised pass right into the chest of USC linebacker Chris Galippo. Cal’s defense muscled up and held the Trojans to a 29-yard field goal by Heidari, put the Trojans were ahead 13-0.

Galippo dropped a sure interception that had a good chance of being returned for a touchdown on Cal’s next possession. The Bears ended that drive by attempting the fake punt, but punter Bryan Anger was brought down two yards short of the first down.

Maynard completed two passes to Marvin Jones and one to Allen to move the Bears from their own 30 to the USC 9 as the clock was winding down in the first half. But with 49 seconds left before intermission, Maynard tried to force a pass into triple-coverage for Jones in the back of the end zone, and it picked off by Trojans linebacker Dion Bailey.

The Bears continued moving the ball in the second half. But more mistakes hurt them. Jones inexplicably called for a fair catch at Cal’s own 4-yard line, giving the Bears undesirable field position.

When the Bears finally scored their only touchdown of the game — a 3-yard run by Maynard — they were called for a personal foul and were forced to kick off from their 15-yard line.

Allen easily won the battle of All-America wide receiver candidates with Woods. Allen finished with 13 catches for 160 yards.

Cal is off to an 0-3 start in conference play (3-3 overall) for the first time in Jeff Tedford’s 10 years as coach.

Maynard has thrown for at least 200 yards in each of his first six games at Cal, and Allen has four straight 100-yard receiving games.

Former Cal All-America quarterback Craig Morton was elected to the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl board of directors. The game is played on New Year’s Eve at AT&T Park.

originally Posted by Kori Schulman on October 05, 2011 at 09:15 PM EDT

Following the loss of visionary Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, President Obama released this statement:

Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was among the greatest of American innovators – brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.

By building one of the planet’s most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity.  By making computers personal and putting the internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun.  And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups alike. Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last.  Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world.

 

The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve’s wife Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him. 

“With great sadness, we announce that Steve Jobs died today. Apple lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world lost an amazing figure. We were fortunate enough to know and works with Steve really miss my dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve left the only company that he could wake up and his spirit will forever be a cornerstone of Apple, “wrote Apple’s board of directors.

Steve Jobs, founder and former CEO of Apple, died at the age of 56 years. Jobs was battling cancer since 2004 and had undergone a liver transplant in 2009. At that time he took a leave of absence for health reasons are not specifically mentioned.

Last January, he returned to take leave. This leave of absence after the three of his health problems started. Six weeks ago, Steve officially resigned from his post as CEO of Apple and appointed Tim Cook as his successor.

“Intelligence, passion, and energy given by Steve are sources of countless innovations that enrich and enhance our lives. The world is better for Steve. If you want to convey thoughts, memories and condolences, please send an e-mail to rememberingsteve @ apple.com, “said Apple’s official website.