LG L5100

Specifications
LG L5100

Network	2G 3G	GSM 900 / 1800
Size	Dimensions Weight Display	98 x 48 x 26 mm (3.86 x 1.89 x 1.02 in) 120 gram TFT, 256K colors 176 x 220 pixels
Memory	Phonebook Call records Internal Card slot	255 entries 10 received, 10 missed calls 27 MB
Data	GPRS EDGE 3G WLAN Bluetooth Infrared port USB	Class 10 Yes Yes
Features	OS CPU Messaging Alert Browser Radio GPS Games Camera Video Colors Java	SMS, MMS, Email Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones WAP 2.0/xHTML Yes 1.3 MP QCIF Blue silver MIDP 2.0 - Mini-SIM - Second external TFT 65K colors display, 96 x 96 pixels - 180 deg opening position - Downloadable wallpapers - Predictive text input - Organizer - Photo editor - Clock - Calendar - Alarm
Battery	Stand-by Talk time	Standard Li-Ion battery Up to 200 h Up to 2 h 30 min

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Loeb proves his F1 pace

World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb did the WRC community proud on Monday when he set a remarkable pace in a Formula 1 car at the series’ official test in Barcelona.

Loeb was invited to join the Red Bull Racing team for the day as a reward from his Citroen Team’s sponsors for winning the 2008 WRC drivers’ title. Rather than just enjoying the experience, however, Sebastien delivered a string of competitive laps and was even able to help the team with its 2009 season development work.

The 4.65km circuit was extremely busy throughout the day as all but one of the teams (Toyota) took the opportunity to test. Following a 100km shakedown at Silverstone last week Loeb was quickly into the groove when the session started at 0900hrs. Conditions remained dry all day and enabled Loeb to push the car harder than he had in the wet at Silverstone.

After spending most of the morning settling in and finding a good balance with the car Loeb carried out some serious work in the afternoon, evaluating the Bridgestone slick tyres that will be used in 2009 and providing the team with valuable data. In total the Frenchman completed 82 laps and at one point posted the sixth fastest time.

The fact that most teams were experimenting with a variety of 2008 and 2009 tyre, aero and other components made it impossible to benchmark Loeb’s performance against that of the other drivers, but his best lap of 1m22.503s was less than two seconds adrift of the fastest of the day, set by Takuma Sato of Scuderia Torro Rosso.

Under the guidance of Daniele Casanove, one of Mark Webber’s engineers, Loeb even felt comfortable enough to experiment with some set-ups of his own. “It was a very exciting experience and a big pleasure to have the opportunity to drive here,” said Loeb. “To start with I just tried to understand quickly how it all worked and then tried to improve. Later on I tried to change the settings a little - but maybe not in the right way because the times were not improving and even I felt I could go a bit faster. But I felt in some places I wasn’t far from what I should be capable of with the car. I think the most impressive thing was the brakes. You have to heat then strongly but it’s incredible how late you can brake. I tried in some places to brake later and later but I still wasn’t on the limit - it’s really impressive.”

Although the session was not a true competitive experience Loeb was able to get a sense of the car-to-car combat which - short of Super Specials - isn’t a feature of the WRC. “Today was not like a race so when I saw someone faster in my mirrors I pulled over to the opposite side of the track,” he explained. “Anyway, I think you learn more when you’re driving alone and then speak to the engineers and look at the data. But I did overtake. I followed one car for quite a while, I was closing and he stopped to let me past, so that was okay, but for sure at these speeds it must be something special to fight on a track.”

A senior source within the team had nothing but praise for the way Loeb had adapted to the F1 environment: “We were really, really impressed. Seb came in and has not put a foot wrong in conditions which haven’t always been easy. Not only has he set good times today but he has the right attitude too. He’s showed a lot of professionalism. We were expecting to be pleasantly surprised and we weren’t disappointed.”

Source:
http://www.wrc.com

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Verstappen backs Bernie's 'medals' idea

os Verstappen, a former formula one driver from Holland, has added a lone voice of support to the concept of an Olympic Games-style 'medals' scoring system.

F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone is pushing for the scheme to be introduced for next year, with the aim of compelling drivers to prioritise race wins rather than mere points.

"There are a lot of people who have ridiculed this suggestion, and honestly I have to admit at first that I thought the stress of divorce had got to him," Verstappen, 36, wrote in his column in the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf.

"But I think he actually has a point. Like him, I think the winner of the most races in a season should automatically be the world champion."

But Verstappen, who raced the last of his 107 grands prix for Minardi in 2003, believes Ecclestone's concept could be achieved simply by reverting to awarding the winner with a bigger margin over second place.

Prior to 2003, second place-getters scored only 6 points, compared to the current 8.

Verstappen said: "It would be much more of an incentive for the driver in second place to do everything he can to catch up the front runner.

"At the moment, too often you see that drivers are happy to settle for their position, because the risk of trying to improve is too high."

Source:
http://newsonf1.net

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Schumacher promotes responsible drinking

Bacardi Limited, as part of its responsible drinking "Champions Drink Responsibly" campaign, is providing the drive of a lifetime: the opportunity to be in the passenger seat next to Michael Schumacher, the world's most successful Formula One race driver - and the world's most famous designated driver.

Schumacher, who is the firm's Social Responsibility Ambassador, will drive 28 adults from select markets around the world on a race track circuit to raise awareness about the critical message of responsible drinking.

The seven-time World Champion and each of his passengers will drive full-throttle rides around the exclusive Ascari Race circuit in southern Spain to demonstrate his expert handling of a high performance car to highlight how champions stay in control in various environments.

"I am eager to spread this message that drinking and driving don't mix. It is a topic I personally feel strongly about," said Schumacher.

This promotion is part of a Bacardi Limited global social responsibility campaign launched in April, which has touched millions of adults already, to encourage drivers to know the options available to avoid drinking and driving: using public transportation, taking a taxi, designating a driver, or drinking non-alcoholic cocktails if they must drive.

Seamus McBride, President and CEO of Bacardi Limited, explained that his company and Schumacher teamed up "because we share a passion for educating consumers about the dangers of drinking and driving."

Schumacher will be taking adult prize winners around the five-kilometre track at Ascari, which boasts corners designed to emulate legendary racing curves including Eau Rouge, Paddock Hill and the Karrousel.

These rides will also be a first for the racing legend: "I have not driven the Ascari circuit before so this will be a new and exciting experience for me as well."

"I will be looking out for those bends that have been modelled on F1 circuits that I have raced on over the years. This will be an opportunity for lucky winners to enjoy the experience of a lifetime," added Schumacher.

The "Champions Drink Responsibly" social responsibility campaign also includes television, print and on-line advertising that features Michael Schumacher, as well as public relations and promotional activities in over 40 countries.

Source:
http://en.f1-live.com
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Montreal officials to meet with Ecclestone

By Steven English

Government officials from Montreal will fly to London today for a meeting with Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone in an attempt to save next season's Canadian Grand Prix.

The round was dropped from the 2009 calendar earlier this month under claims that it had not paid between $10 and $20 million of its contractual obligations in the last two years.

Bosses of the race denied that they had defaulted on payments, but admitted there was a commercial disagreement over the fee for the 2008 race and signalled their intention to hold negotiations to reinstate the race.

Ecclestone last week told autosport.com that he doubted the event would return to the schedule, but Montreal's mayor, Gerald Tremblay, and two senior cabinet ministers will meet with him this week in an attempt to change his mind.

The Quebec government is willing to offer its help to the race organisers because the event is believed to be worth around $75 million to the local economy at the beginning of the summer season.

"If we are able to reasonably and responsibly save this event, we will do it," the Quebec minister for economic development Raymond Bachand told the Montreal Gazette.

"The grand prix is a big event, it's the biggest tourism event, but how much does it bring in concretely, not only in spin-offs but in cash in our pockets as citizens, as taxpayers?

"I'm going to negotiate with Mr Ecclestone, so we will keep our cards to ourselves."

Two long-standing Formula One events have now been dropped from the calendar this month, with the French GP also removed for financial reasons.

Montreal's absence would make 2009 the first season since 1950 that the world championship would not have a round in North America.

Source:
http://www.autosport.com

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Fisichella confident of Force India future

Giancarlo Fisichella insisted on Friday that he has no fears over his seat with the Force India team in the 2009 season despite the backmarkers having penned a technical agreement with McLaren-Mercedes.

Force India, who finished without a point in 2008, had McLaren test driver Pedro de la Rosa behind the wheel at a two-day Barcelona test earlier this month.

That prompted speculation over the future of the experienced Fisichella as well as teammate Adrian Sutil.

"The line-up has been announced in China in October by (team principal) Vijay Mallya, and I trust people who trust me," Fisichella told the official F1 website, www.formula1.com.

"I originally signed a two-year contract which was reviewed in September to incorporate the McLaren deal. In a few words, the team offered me a better car and a different package.

"I accepted their proposal and both sides signed the new document between Singapore and China. This is why Dr Mallya made the announcement in Shanghai."

The Italian driver said he was not surprised by seeing de la Rosa offered a test with Force India.

"The only thing I know is that in September we were told that Pedro could test and we could not say before it was made official so I was not at all surprised," he said.

Source:
http://sport.id.msn.com

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Force India sign up with McLaren

Force India on Monday signed a long-term deal with McLaren Mercedes just days after splitting with engine-supplier Ferrari,

The Silverstone-based Formula One team, owned by Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya, have agreed a reported five-year deal with McLaren for the supply of gearboxes, hydraulic systems and Mercedes-built engines.

McLaren will lend operational support and provide the team with the new kinetic engine recovery system (KERS) that is due to be implemented for 2009.

The announcement comes three days after Force India ended their two-year deal with Ferrari for the supply of engines 12 months ahead of schedule.

The Scuderia supplied Force India with engines in their debut season but the team failed to score a point with Giancarlo Fisichella and Adrian Sutil as their drivers.

Mallya said: "We are absolutely delighted to be able to announce a technical partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies and Mercedes-Benz HighPerformanceEngines.

"These new resources and developments will provide an enormous boost to our technical armoury and, as a result, we have high hopes of making good progress in 2009 and beyond."

Source:
http://sport.id.msn.com

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