Naval base remnants of the Battle of Salami were found

A team of archaeologists found the remains of ancient naval base on the coast of Athens, Greece, which has an estimated age of 2,500 years.

In collaboration with a team of Greek, a Danish marine archaeologists, Bjorn Loven of the University of Copenhagen discovered the remains of six ship sheds. These ship sheds are used to protect ships from wood-eating marine mollusk (shipworm). These sheds also protect the vessels from drought while not sailing at sea. The sheds are found in Zea Harbour Project, which lasted from 2001 to 2012.

A diver at the site of the discovery. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bWGMm)

At the website of University of Copenhagen, Loven said his team analyzed the relics of glassware and did the carbon-14 tests on the pieces of wood. As a result, the ship sheds are estimated to stand at around 520 to 480 BC.

Not only that. The sheds are also believed to have used to stop by the ships that used the Greek army to fight against the Persians in the Battle of Salami, circa 480 BC. The war between the combined forces of the cities of Greece, led by Themistocles, and the Persian Empire led by King Xerxes.

Depiction of how it would have looked. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bWGMm)

Although outnumbered, the Greeks won, the war that took place in the strait between mainland Greece and the Salami islands. Their struggles have been adapted into a colosal movie titled, "300: Rise of an Empire".

"This Naval Base is an important milestone in the history of Greece; difficult to predict what will happen if the Greek fleet defeated at the Battle of Salami, but it was obvious that the Persian victory would have profound consequences on the cultural and social development in Europe," said Loven. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NEWS.COM.AU]

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Leaked infos on the production version of CBR250RR

Little by little the leaked informations of Honda CBR250RR continues to drip. Earlier this month, appeared the figure intact image like a teaser. Most recently, as reported by blog activists in Indonesia, appears a photograph showing the exhaust with dual holes.

The production version of Honda CBR250RR is said to be powered by a 37 hp 250 cc two-cylinder engine. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bW3oE)

The leaked photo show parts of the exhaust which is not installed. No detail is looked rear, but from the side, it looks the muffler's body curvature contrived for two holes. Yes, the CBR250RR was a Honda's bike that using 2-cylinder engine, and seemed to double hole would become its specific characteristic.

From this picture, the guessing games began. Some say that Honda is inspired from the exhaust of Africa Twin. Look its configuration, the exhaust neck remain two, and then out on the header/silincer that consisting of two holes.

The Honda CBR250RR’s exhaust has a dual outlet design. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bW4E6)

Curious indeed, and a collection of leaks since early this year to make the scent of the CBR250RR arrival becoming more closer. Another leaks from the PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) officials about the timing of the launch was still the same, namely the second half of this year, ie October 2016.

Honda CBR250RR is the production version of the Honda Supersports Lightweight Concept that was first shown at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015. The initial report, this bike will be able to burst the power up to 35 hp from its liquid-cooled 2-cylinders engine with a capacity of 250 cc.

Other leaks is info about the use of very sophisticated technology, like a ride by wire system that led to the speculation of features like the cruise control system until driving mode.

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

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Look these sporty MPV designs

The van is a car that has the capability to transport a large capacity goods. And the usefulness of this car obviously to transport fairly large-sized goods. Today many vans are circulating on the streets in Indonesia for example ie the Nissan Serena, Daihatsu Luxio or Suzuki APV and many others.

Mercedes-Benz Vito AMG. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bUJn7)

And already it is only natural that the multipurpose vehicle (MPV) does not have excessive power, does not have abundant engine power to speeding on the street, and does not have a sporty design which are usually owned by a hatchback, sedan and coupe.

Opel Vivaro OPC. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bUJn7)

However, some of these rendering results describes that the following MPV cars are incredible. Because these cars out of the rut and has an unusual design because of its shape like a very sporty car with tremendous speed plus captivating designs.

Nissan NV200 Nismo. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bUJn7)

X-Tomi Design is an automotive design sites that managed to make the MPV car designs which are usually monotonous, boxier and that's it, becomes more dynamic and beautiful. Some cars such as Fiat, Ford, Mercedes and other MPV cars also had been designed.

Ford Transit RS. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bUJn7)

Here are several pictures of Citroen Sporty MPVs. (All pictures taken from: http://adf.ly/1bUJn7)

Citroen Berlingo Racing.

Citroen Specetourer Racing.

Here several pictures of Fiat Sporty MPVs. (All pictures taken from: http://adf.ly/1bUJn7) 

Fiat Fiorino Abarth.

Fiat Ducato Abarth.

Here several pictures of Opel and VW Sporty MPVs. (All pictures taken from: http://adf.ly/1bUJn7) 

Opel Vivaro OPC.

Volkswagen Caddy GTI.

Volkswagen Caddy R.

Volkswagen Transporter T6 GTI.

Volkswagen Transporter T6 R.

Here several pictures of Toyota, Peugeot and Renault Sporty MPVs. (All pictures taken from: http://adf.ly/1bUJn7)  

Toyota Proace TRD.

Peugeot Traveller GTi.

Renault Trafic GT.

It is likely these cars will not be realized into a real cars, but certainly these cars can be an inspiration to modification connoisseurs. Cool isn't it! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | XTOMI DESIGN]

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One of the Google's founders keen to develop a flying car?

One of the founders of Google, Larry Page, secretly obsessed with flying cars. Interestingly he did not create his own company, but by funding two startup at the same time to develop the vehicle.

According to Bloomberg Businessweek, Google co-founder, Larry Page, has been personally funding two startup companies who are developing flying cars. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1b8Sbk)

In fact, as reported by Bloomberg, Page has codenamed the guy upstairs or `GUS` in Zee.Aero, a startup financed by him. In this company, the specific involvement of Page touted should remain hidden.

It looks real, but does it work? Zee.Aero's mysterious prototype aircraft. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1b8Sku)

The money that has been spent by Larry Page so far is more than US $100 million or equivalent to Rp.1.32 trillion. Of that money, Zee.Aero has made a prototype flight in the airport hangar in Hollister, California, United States (US).

The Zee.Aero aircraft design's unique propeller arrangement allows for vertical take-off and landing. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1b8Sku)

Of that money anyway, this startup now has the research facilities at NASA Ames Research Center campus, Mountain View. Page called as a major donor.

Besides Zee.Aero, Page has financed other startup named Kitty Hawk. The company he funded approximately a year ago. The head office of startup is only half a mile from his office Zee.Aero.

Mentioned, startup which employs approximately one dozen engineers are making "something that resembles a giant version of the quadcopter drone." Unfortunately so far Page, Zee.Aero, and Kitty Hawk, could not be reached. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BLOOMBERG | DAILYMAIL]

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“Honourable Mention” for the Ducati Monster 1200 S

The Compasso d'Oro Internazionale awards event hosted by the Association of Industrial Design or Associazione per il Disegno Industriale (ADI) has become a prestigious awards in Europe since 1954, for the design of industrial products. This time it has entered the 24th edition, which was held in Milan involving international judges, who will assess as many as 237 product designs.

Ducati Monster 1200 S is crowned as the Honourable Mention of the ADI Compasso d'Oro Award as motorcycle with the best design. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bVyC8)

At the 24th ADI Compasso d'Oro Award, the Ducati Monster 1200 S is awarded as an Honourable Mention.  The award refers to products that are unmatched seen in the context of industrial design, and the Ducati Monster 1200 S to be the only motorcycle that receiving the award. So it will be on display at the Palazzo Isimbardi, Milan from 14 to 22 June 2016 of the event.

Rear view of 2016 Ducati Monster 1200 S. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bVz4h)

"It is an honor to be recognized by ADI, whereas not long ago we received the Compasso d'Oro for Panigale," said Andrea Ferraresi of Ducati Design Centre. "We share this joy with our colleagues in the engineering department, because without their contribution is of course impossible we gain important design solutions. Our happiness becomes double because, in this case, we have determined an iconic motorcycle design is a Monster."

Monster 1200 S naked bike has been a dream bike since its presence in 1992, the lines of the Monsters has opened a new family of two-wheel segment. Designed to combine simple elements becoming into the super design, so the Monster became real style icon. The core of the concept, less is more that encapsulates the essence, eye catching and unmistakeable.

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

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Guess what the color is, Green or Blue?

In 2015, the world's netizen split in two since an 'outfit' with a doubted colors causing the opposite opinion. At that time, there are those who say that the clothes are black or blue with gold or white combinations. A year later, there's an Adidas jacket invited a similar furore. Some people call the color combination of blue and white, while others call it the green-gold, black and brown, and green-brown.

Back in 2015, the infamous 'dress' divided internet users, who simply could not agree over whether it was black and blue or gold and white - with even Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift joining in on the debate. One year later, the Adidas jacket (right) did the same. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bVplb)

Now, as quoted by the Daily Mail on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, appears a color that is expected to generate the frustrated of netizens. Again, it is evident that the perception of color is different in each person.

Is this colour blue or green? When asked to name the colour above, 64% of respondents said that it was green, with 32% believing it to be blue. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bVplb)

Optical Express conducted the survey for the British public about simple task to explain tinge of blue and green as part of research on our perception of color. When asked about the color in question, 64 percent answering that it is a green color. On the other hand, about 32 percent say that the color is blue.

Guessing colored view is one of the many that can be done during a routine test in our eyes. May be there the color-blind condition was not detected, depending on severity. The conditions of the eye known as protanomali, deuteranomali, and tritanomali, started from simply not convenient until pretty dangerous so often inhibits someone to continue on a specific career.

However, when asked to name the same colour adjacent to two distinctly blue images, many changed their minds - with 90% then stating that it was green. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1bVplb)

Light from the outside enters the human eye and landed on the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. That light is then converted into electrical signals that propagate from the visual nerve to the visual cortex in the brain. The brain makes a distinctive interpretation of this electrical signals.

So do not be surprised if a lot of answering then replace their opinion when looking at the color in question when flanked by two kinds of blue. As it turned out, we looked at the color of an object based on a comparison to the surroundings, not on the color observed itself.

Guessing colored view is one of the many that can be done during a routine test in our eyes. May be there the color-blind condition was not detected, depending on severity. The conditions of the eye known as protanomali, deuteranomali, and tritanomali range from simply not convenient until pretty dangerous so often inhibits someone to continue on a specific career.

So, if there is any doubt about the perception of color, it helps people immediately went to the ophthalmologists. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILY MAIL]

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