Office-K Golden Shark

Sports car users in Japan grew significantly (including Ferrari). This is coupled with the emergence of modification communities of the Italian production car.

The modification style used was growing too, as done by one of the modifications, Office-K that change the look of the Ferrari 458 Spider with the "Golden Shark" theme.

There are two layers in the car body, ie the first layer was galvanized and then overwritten with transparent gold layer which is then coupled with a flaky beads like pearls.

Ferrari 458 Golden Shark by Office-K. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/17onnv3)

Do not miss the wheels also replaced with Forgiato Aguzzo M 22 inch rims sized and and coated with pink gold. As quoted from Autoevolution on Friday, January 9, 2015. As the name suggests, Golden Shark, in the front of the car is fierce-looking designed by using shark's mouth stickers and his teeth from the right end to the other end.

Pink gold rims and carbon fiber tail wing of Ferrari 458 Golden Shark by Office-K. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/17onnv3)

The car is also fitted with a carbon fiber tail wing that does not come coated with gold. But the existence of the wing tail makes the identity as Ferrari's car slightly erased.

Rear side view of Ferrari 458 Golden Shark by Office-K. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/17onnv3)

Golden Shark is not the only work of the Office-K. Golden Shark has a brother named Gallardo Spyder Morohoshi Special.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OFFICE-K | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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Indonesian Light Strike Vehicle (ILSV)

Two local Indonesian companies, PT. Jala Berikat Nusantara Perkasa (PT. Jala) and PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (PT. DI) proudly present their newest combat vehicles. The light strike vehicle types named Indonesian Light Strike Vehicle (ILSV) is a multipurpose type of Jeep vehicle that can be used as a tactical vehicles and special vehicles.

Indonesian Light Strike Vehicle (ILSV). (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Cy2eg6)

President Director of PT. Jala Berikat Nusantara Perkasa, Jhony Tanoto along with engineering manufacture executing team of PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (PT. DI) Udjang Hasan Subekti have great expectations for the future, Indonesia more independent in the defense industry.

Front view of Indonesian Light Strike Vehicle (ILSV). (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Cy2eg6)

The ILSV features a combined welded tube and square steel chassis, to which is fitted a steel support structure. This in turn is fitted with aluminum panels to save weight. The layout of the ILSV is conventional, with the powerpack at the front; to the rear of this are the commander and driver, with another two individual seats to their immediate rear.

The powerpack consists of a turbocharged and intercooled diesel developing 175 hp, coupled to an automatic transmission, which gives a maximum speed of 120 kph with permanent all-wheel drive. Standard equipment includes a winch with a capacity of 4.5 tonnes, an anti-lock braking system, powered steering, double wishbone suspension with coil springs on the front and rigid axle, and leaf spring suspension at the rear.

Right side view of Indonesian Light Strike Vehicle (ILSV). (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Cy2eg6)

An important feature of the ILSV is its modular design, which enables it to be configured for a wide range of missions. For a higher level of crew survivability, the vehicle can be fitted with modular armoured panels in partnership with Honeywell. These are of aramid and ceramic laminate design, with situational awareness using armour glass panels.

The ILSV itself was exhibited at the Indo Defence 2014. Because of the high enthusiasm of visitors, made the work of the local industry became the best exhibition hall during the exhibition.

Jhony said that this vehicle can be equipped with rocket weapons systems from ground to air, land to land and other types of weapons. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OTOSIA.COM]

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Skin tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Someday, perhaps in a positive skin test can diagnose a person suspected of having dementia. The test, developed by researchers in Mexico, also can detect abnormal proteins that are specific to Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's.

A skin test could help identify Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1I16aEV)

According to the group Alzheimer's Disease International, more than 44 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer's, which makes the elderly lose their short-term memory. In the end, this disorder leads to death.

This disease is the most common form of dementia. But there are other forms of progressive brain disease, such as vascular dementia, which resemble the symptoms of the early stages of Alzheimer's and cause maslaah-cognitive problems. Unlike Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia patients can live for years.

Other progressive neurological disease that is difficult to diagnose in the early stages disease is a movement disorder of Parkinson's. Currently, researchers at the University of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, has developed a way to diagnose Alzheimer's and other cognitive disorders, using a small piece of the patient's skin.

Investigators seek specialized proteins with high levels of unnatural and there in the brain tissue and there was also in skin cells. Ildefonso Rodriguez-Leyva, a neurologist who led the study using skin biopsy to diagnose people with various forms of dementia.

Skin biopsies from behind the ear showed telltale protein deposits. (Picture from: http://bbc.in/18m4gmk)

"The skin is closely connected with the nervous system because they have the same origin," said Rodriguez-Leyva. "Then we decided to look at the possibility of finding proteins that are not normal in the brain, in the skin. And we found it. Skin for our truly outstanding."

Twenty people were confirmed suffering from Alzheimer's appear to have abnormally high levels of a protein called tau in the 4 millimeters skin samples.

The study also included patients with Parkinson's, which also have high levels of tau and another protein called alpha-synuclein with a high level, compared with healthy people.

Currently, the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease based on clinical observation, because it may take samples of tissue from the living to confirm.

Maria Jimenez, a biochemist who developed the test. She said skin biopsies offer ways that are not invasive to diagnose early dementia. "Until now, these proteins were identified only in the brain," he said. "And the concept of our work is to find these proteins outside the brain in the skin."

Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's and Parkinson means treatment can begin early so improve the quality of life. Mexican researchers have plans to report their findings at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology next month. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BBC]

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BMW's first plug-in hybrid SUV

BMW launched their first plug-in hybrid (has a propulsion of conventional engine and a battery that can be charged from a power source) named the BMW X5 xDrive40e. In a press release, BMW mention that the X5 xDrive40e car is a sport utility vehicle (SUV) all-wheel drive with power generated from TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine with an electric motor.

BMW's first plug-in hybrid SUV, X5 xDrive40e. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BRzL1o)

The total power generated by the engine is 230kW/313 hp with CO2 emissions of 78-77 gr/km. Furthermore, this car can accelerate from zero to 100 kph (62 mph) in 6.8 seconds and on to an electronically-limited top speed of 209.21 kph (130 mph).

There is an eDrive button on the center console provides hybrid mode option to the driver with the basic settings AUTO EDrive. In this mode, from rest can be distributed in real-time full torque of 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) which is a combination of the engine and battery power.

Frond side view of BMW X5 xDrive40e. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BRzL1o)

There is also a MAX eDrive mode to fully electronic operation that produces 0 emissions, it is suitable for driving in urban areas. Mileage of fully charged battery is 31 kilometers.

Interior and dashboard view of BMW X5 xDrive40e. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BRzL1o)

And a SAVE Battery mode also can be activated by pressing the button. This feature is useful for securing the battery power for the next full-electric driving.

Rear side view of BMW X5 xDrive40e. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BRzL1o)

The plug-in X5's battery pack can be charged in about four hours when plugged into a regular household outlet or in a little under three hours when plugged into BMW's i Wallbox. A purpose-designed smartphone application lets the driver check the state of the battery, get an efficiency report, set the heating or the A/C and locate the nearest public charging station.
The BMW X5 xDrive40e will go on sale across Europe and in a few other markets including Russia and Japan this fall. BMW has not announced if the fuel-sipping SUV will be added to its North American lineup. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LEFTLANENEWS]

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Seeing Yamaha's latest three-wheeled motorbike concept

Luckily at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2015 which runs from March 24, 2015 until April 5, 2015 there're exhibited the motorcycle concept. Yup the only one, there is in the Yamaha booth named '03GEN Concept'.

Yamaha 03GEN Concept at Bangkok International Motor Show 2015. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1xfTxVv)

"03GEN Concept was first launched in Thailand. The motorcycles that brings the Leaning Multi-Wheel (Yamaha's latest three-wheeled technology)," said Tetsuya Inamura, CEO of Thai Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

Front fascia design of Yamaha 03GEN Concept resembles the alien eyes that coming from outer space. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1xfTxVv)

Futuristic and ergonomic sadle design of Yamaha 03GEN Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1xfTxVv)

With the application of LMW technology so that the rider can feel the stability of this motorcycle. Parallelogram link with telescopic suspension combinations contained in the two front wheels generate geometric stability that allows riders took this motorcycle snaking to feel agility.

Right side view of Yamaha 03GEN Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/19k7Mx1)

Handlebar and digital instrument panel view of Yamaha 03GEN Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/19k7Mx1)

Motorcycle that comes with the three wheels construction is really similar to the Yamaha Tricity which has existed first. The difference is the 03GEN Concept made by wrapping with more attractive design. "This prototype has a futuristic design combined with the style of racing," said Tetsuya Inamura further.

As for the engine, The Yamaha Blue Core technology is fully assembled with DiASil cylinder. Although not explained how the capacity of the engine, but thanks to the YMJET-FI injection the fuel consumption reached 55.75 km/liter.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | YAMAHA | OTOMOTIFNET.COM]

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Ancient teeth uncover early human entry into rainforests

The findings of ancient teeth are about 20,000 years old in Sri Lanka shows humans live in the tropical rainforest is known longer than this time. There is debate as to when the first humans lived in the rainforest with some experts say the region was too scary to early human hunter-gatherers.

The site of Batadomba-lena in Sri Lanka where the oldest human teeth, dating back 20,000 years ago, were found. (Picture from: http://reut.rs/1CxRcaP)

In a study published the Science journal, scientists who examined the teeth of 26 people were found at various sites in Sri Lanka to see evidence of what they eat. Almost all the teeth were found, including the oldest dental 20,000 years old, suggesting that the diet comes from food that is in the rainforest.

This tooth, also found at the Batadomba-lena cave in Sri Lanka may be even older than the ones in the study. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1GrT1nb)

"Humans manipulate and live in a dynamic rainforest environment since at least 20,000 years ago, or maybe more," said Patrick Roberts, an archaeologist at the Oxford University, as quoted by Reuters on Thurday, March 12, 2015.

Almost all the teeth found at the Batadomba-lena rock-shelter in southwestern Sri Lanka indicated a diet primarily of food from the rainforest. (Picture from: http://ab.co/1bgFnK2)

Previously, scientists have not found evidence of human occupation in the rainforest before 10,000 years ago. Compared with open habitats, the rainforest serves as dense vegetation complexity making it difficult to move, predators and poisonous plants.

"However, it is clear that human hunter-gatherers in Sri Lanka to know how to adapt to these conditions," said Mike Petraglia, another Oxford University archaeologist.

According to the researchers, these people hunt monkeys, large squirrels, deer, porcupines and other mammals in addition to forest snails, beans and starchy crops. They add that other evidence also hinted the possibility of Sri Lanka is in the woods since 38,000 years ago.

Furthermore, Roberts added, the archaeological researchs that conducted in Africa, Southeast Asia and Melanesia shows humans may use the rainforest resources since 45,000 years.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | REUTERS]

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