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Monday, December 3, 2012

The Egyptian Constitution on strike to strong Islamist pressure


The Egyptian Constitutional Court on Sunday postponed the decision on the Constituent Assembly, boycotted by liberals and Christians , and the Shura Council (upper house) after several thousand Islamists surround the court in support of President Mohamed Mursi, who announced the celebration Dec. 15 popular referendum to ratify the new constitution. Then, the Constitutional Court announced a strike to protest the event , which prevented its judges consider the case of the Constitutional Commission. In a statement, the Constitutional announced its decision to suspend the hearings until they stop "psychological pressures and materials." The court, which issued the dissolution of the People's Assembly (Lower House) last June to rule on the legality of the committee to draft the Constitution and the Senate. To prevent more than likely dissolution verdict, Mursi proclaimed Nov. 22 a constitutional declaration that puts its resolutions and the Constituent Assembly above the law . And, in the midst of a serious institutional crisis, the Islamists rushed the vote the draft constitution to be submitted to a plebiscite on December 15. Constitutional Sources attributed the delay to "administrative reasons" . However, its seat-of-neo-pharaonic style remains surrounded last night by several thousand supporters of the Egyptian president who accuse judges of leading the "counterrevolution" and serve the dictatorship of Hosni Mubarak overthrown . The judges would not have moved to court this morning for fear of possible incidents. The Tribunal issued a statement Sunday to explain the reasons that led him to postpone the expected failure . For now, it is unknown whether it has been set a new date.

Decretazo

The battle between Islamists and judiciary decretazo broke with Mursi. Several organizations judges began a strike last week that joined the court of Cassation and Appeal. The secular opposition, composed of liberals and leftists, maintains a camp in Tahrir and managed to lead mass protests. In response to calls, Islamists muscle showed yesterday in the vicinity of the University of Cairo. Unmoved the stark polarization that exists in the street, Mursi said yesterday the new Constitution "a breakthrough". "This is the first truly representative constitution that protects the rights , freedoms and human dignity of all Egyptians, "the successor of Mubarak from the Convention Center where he received the draft approved by the Constituent Assembly without the presence of secular and Christian. The Magna Carta, which, according to the Nobel Peace Prize Mohamed ElBaradei, "belongs to the dustbin of history" - does not recognize gender equality and the State becomes the protector of "the true nature of the Egyptian family" or "ethics, morality and public order". The text states that are also authorities should ensure that the balance between family and work groups of women . The Constitution safeguards the privileges of the military , does not prohibit military trials of civilians; reduce religious freedom to the three monotheistic religions and limits freedom of expression by prohibiting blasphemy against people and prophets. The debate between the opposition boycott and voting against and studies call for a general strike and civil disobedience.

Budapest l 100,000 against anti-Semitism

Responding to the call of Jewish organizations more 'than 100,000 people, representing the majority and the opposition, showed Sunday in Budapest in front of parliament to protest against the resurgence of neo-Nazis and against' racist and anti-Semitic incitement, after the last challenge of the xenophobic extremist party Jobbik, which had recently asked the government to draw up a list of Jews who pose a risk to'' national security''.

The laptops are renewed against tablets


According to the prediction by consultancy NPD DisplaySearch, the fourth quarter of close to 21.5 million tablets sold in the U.S. alone, while laptops will hit 14.6 million units. In 2013, the firm continues, 80 million tablets will be sold, against 63.8 laptop. Tablets, undoubtedly, are here to stay. Its portability is more practical, are lightweight, have optional keyboard and have the differential screen touch , allowing for faster browsing .All these advantages are precisely the points against having laptops. However, manufacturers do not give budge. Beyond innovation ultrabooks , computers super thin and very easy to carry with a full QWERTY keyboard and comfortable, thehybrid between laptops and tablets seem to be the big bet. This tablet becomes a ultrabook with all the letters. The computer has a 11.6-inch touch screen, brings Windows 8 and an Intel Core i3, Core i5 or Core i7. The main novelty of this model is that it has a keyboard completely hidden behind the screen. It also has a stylus to interact with the system comfortable touch . The weight is 1.3 kilos. Their value ranges from $ 1199.
  
Samsung Smart PC ATIV
This line is the successor to the popular PC Slate Company. Teams are multitouch to 10 fingers and have the S-Pen, the same used in the Galaxy Note (another hybrid, but between tablet and phone). Its operating system is Windows 8. The two models, the Smart Ativ Ativ Smart PC and PC Pro, are 9.9 mm and 11.9 mm respectively. The second difference between them lies in the processor: Intel Atom, First, Intel Core i5, the second. Also, the first model weighs 750 grams without keyboard and 1.48 kilos to include it, while the second, 884 grams and 1.6 kilos.

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11
It has a hinge which allows the keyboard has a mobility of 360 ° so that is easily converted into a tablet or a ultrabook. The multitouch screen is 13.3 inches and has a resolution of 1600 x 900. 
The processor is Intel Core third generation.Comes with Windows 8 operating system and its price starts at $ 799 .



ASUS Taichi 
This model is merely novel. It is a device of two screens, one rear and one front, which gives dual use. If closed, it functions as a tablet, open a laptop with QWERTY keyboard. 
It includes an Intel Core i7 processor and two cameras to accompany the displays, among other specifications. It comes in two sizes, 13.3 and 11.6 inches. Also features the ASUS Transformer Prime, a tablet which you can mount the keyboard. 


Japan, tunnel collapses, at least 5 dead bodies in the charred car


A highway tunnel collapsed at about 80 km west of Tokyo. Stuck in a car were found at least five charred bodies. This was reported by Japanese National Agency for the management of fires and natural disasters. However, the number of victims inside the tunnel could increase more than 4 kilometers long. The death toll, however, could get worse, warned the Japanese agency said in a statement - because there is another vehicle that caught fire in the tunnel collapsed and several cars were buried under concrete. The collapse occurred around 8 pm local time (midnight in Italy). The recovery of the bodies, have informed the authorities for help, promise to be long and complex.

The iPhone, a powerful retro camera


The housing design promise to make the popular iPhone from Apple  in a chamber to fashion. U.S. rapper Will.i.am , known for his work in Black Eyed Peas , is behind thisgadget  for fans of the signing of the apple. The accessory for iPhone 4, 4S and 5 is a new addition in the form of housing that improves the 8-megapixel camera that includes smartphone thanks to a 14 megapixel sensor and a more powerful flash. The models have interchangeable lenses and a built-in flash . A circuit honoring the abundance iTunes application to photography lovers apply time filters rea ly edit or add captions to images. You can also add a strap to convert the mobile smartphone and style of a  conventional camera . The  contemporary model  includes  flash  and three interchangeable lenses. The color, white or black with gold accents. Another version has a  vintage style  with a  QWERTY keyboard  slider that connects to the terminal via Bluetooth. From  U.S. $ 320  to  U.S. $ 480.  Versions for the  iPhone 4/4S  will be available from December 6, but the model for the iPhone 5 , which replaces the phone camera by another improved, will not arrive until next year and prices have not been announced yet. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph , singer  Will.i.am said that product transforms the smartphone camera of eight megapixels on a 14 megapixels. "We have our own flash sensor and better , "he added. 

Fashion naming Apple, Mac and Siri

Trademarks Apple offer inspiration to many pope 'and American mothers, when choosing names for their children. CNN reports that names like Mac and Siri are among the most 'popular among infants in recent months. In recent months, in Egypt, a couple named their child Facebook in honor of the social network for the role so 'important to have in the dissemination of the' Arab Spring 'against Mubarak.

Syria l 15 dead in car bombing Homs

15 people are dead and 24 wounded ones, some in critical condition, in a car Sunday in Homs, Syria. The precise Syrian agency SANA, adding that many residential buildings nearby were damaged.