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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Mercedes Benz S-Guard(automobile news)

Mercedes Benz has outdone other automakers again with the launch of another car in the Indian market. Mercedes Benz S-Guard is launched in India on Monday, 22nd of February, 2010. This latest launched car in India is the most expensive car ever in the country and is expected to cost around Rs. 6 crores (ex-showroom)

Mercedes Benz S-Guard is a luxury limousine that is built on the platform of the S 600. This latest addition from the German car major - Mercedes Benz comes with special protective features. The Mercedes Benz S-Guard is capable of withstanding ballistic and firearms attacks which makes this limousine ideal car for senior government leaders and top guns of industries.

Engine Mercedes Benz S-Guard
Mercedes Benz S-Guard is fitted with a 12 cylinder 5.5 cc petrol engine. Powered by a bi-turbo engine, this new limousine has a displacement of 5513cc and yields an output of 517hp and 830 Nm of torque.

Safety – The USP with Mercedes Benz S-Guard
Encompassing cumulative experience of 80+ years of engineering and manufacturing vehicles, Mercedes Benz, the automaker has put forth a product that stands high on safety of the passengers. Mercedes-Benz S-Guard, the latest launched car in India has been designed and engineered to resistance level B6/ B7. The limousine has been tested and certified by international organizations.

Mercedes Benz S-Guard is engineered to withstand ballistic and firearms attacks. The armour of the car is capable of resisting military standard small arm projectiles. Even explosives and fragments from hand grenades cannot do much damage to it as it provides protection against them.

Keeping safety as priority, the automaker has also provided special safety features to Mercedes Benz S-Guard. For a situation where there is sudden burst of tire, this newly launched car also comes with run-flat tires. The other safety add-ons are a self-sealing fuel tank and a fire-extinguishing system.

Other Features of Mercedes Benz S-Guard
  • Front airbags
  • Side bags
  • Specially developed window bags for the longer rear compartment
  • Belt tensioners
  • NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
  • Night view assist system reduces the risk of accidents

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AUDI AG is a German based company with its production units in five major countries viz. China, Hungary, Belgium, Italy and Germany itself. Audi is a manufacturer of exquisite cars which are attractive, sophisticated and technically perfect in every aspects. The success of Audi AG stems from creativity, commitment and enthusiasm. The company has scattered its wings of success in the field of automobile industry for its technical expertise and creativity.

In the year 2007, Audi has given a total production of 980,880 cars and 1,915,633 engines which shows a growth of 5.9% and 1.4% respectively. This company has a total sale of 1,200, 701 cars in the same year which was again a growth of 5.7%.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Engineering and technology management tools and applications By B. S. Dhillon

Career success for engineers who wish to move up the management ladder, requires more than an understanding of engineering and technological principles - it demands a profound understanding of today's business management issues and principles. In this unique book, the author provides you with a valuable understanding of contemporary management concepts and their applications in a technical organization. You get in-depth coverage of product selection and management, engineering design and product costing, concurrent engineering, value management, configuration management, risk management, reengineering strategies and benefits, managing creativity and innovation, information technology management, and software management. The large number of solved examples highlighted throughout the text underscore the value of this book as an indispensable "How To" manual, and library reference piece.

The Power of a Praying Parent: Prayer and Study Guide By Stormie Omartian

Stormie Omartiana??s mega bestselling The Power of a PrayingA? series (more than 8.2 million copies sold)is rea??released with fresh cover designs to reach those eager to discover the power of prayer for their lives. Corresponding with the 30 chapters in Stormiea??s bestselling book The Power of a Praying A? Parent, this study guide, now with anew cover, addresses a variety of important topics, including how to pray for childrena??s holiness and purity Goda??s plan for each child the growth of a childa??s faith strong, healthy family relationships Parents can discover and apply Stormie Omartiana??s exciting,successful method of prayer. This guide will also appeal to anyone concernedabout the hearts and minds of children.

50 self-help classics: 50 inspirational books to transform your life, from ... By Tom Butler-Bowdon

A survey of the very best self-help philosophies available combs the classics of the genre for useful advice on how to find love, change a life, find inspiration, and break bad habits. Original.

Laugh and learn: 95 ways to use humor for more effective teaching and training By Doni Tamblyn

We may not all be born comedians, but most people are naturally humorous, says Doni Tamblyn, a comic-turned-trainer whose humorous techniques bring serious results at clients such as Chevron, Wells Fargo, and other Fortune 500 companies, universities, and government entities.

While Laugh and Learn offers plenty to keep smiles on the faces of trainers and their students, it's not a collection of one-liners and knock-knock jokes. It's an enlightening and practical look at how teachers and training professionals can inject elements of entertainment, creativity, humor, and emotion into their existing methods, even when dealing with serious or technical topics. Filled with fun, challenging, and thought-provoking exercises to help readers feel more comfortable being funny, the book also provides dozens of workshop activities and techniques to introduce humor into the learning environment.

Combining the latest brain studies and humor research with the author's own 23 years of experience in comedy and corporate training, Laugh and Learn is a fascinating look at what makes learners perk up, pay attention -- and remember!

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Google on antitrust - blame Microsoft(LATEST NEWS)

Google said the European Commission has opened an investigation into the company's power over the advertising industry. Google also said that Microsoft is the driving force behind the company's regulatory headache.