BRAIN TEST

The state police can now bank on a forensic tool to achieve speedy convictions. For the first time in Maharashtra, life sentences were meted out to the accused, based on the findings of Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature (BEOS) profiling. Reports of these tests, conducted at the state forensic lab in Kalina, were held admissible in session’s courts in two brutal cases of murder.
Experiential knowledge is acquired only through participation in an event, leading the person to have an experience of that activity. The technique detects and differentiates whether the accused was actually involved in committing a crime or only learnt of it. It helps in the reconstruction of events.

BEOS involves the application of electro-encephalogram. Electrodes are attached to different parts of the brain to detect electrical activation in the brain. The accused is asked to wear a cap with 32 electrodes, of which two are placed on each earlobe and rest on various parts of the brain. Probes (short questions) are recorded in a computer and presented to an accused. He is asked to sit with eyes closed and listen to the probes. The probes would evoke remembrance of the experience that the accused would have had. Such remembrance is accompanied by extensive changes in the electrical oscillation pattern in the brain. No manual analysis is involved in this system.

GPS SYSTEM FOR MILK VAN....?

Drivers of milk delivery vans who take a quick nap while on work or deviate from their route will soon have technology keeping track of them. In a pilot project, the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited or Aavin, is trying out the efficacy of Global Positioning System (GPS) in their delivery vehicles.

The technology will help authorities keep track of the exact location of the milk distribution vans and the time at which they deliver milk. The official said this would also help the authorities to immediately attend to any breakdown of the vehicles and if need be, replace them to ensure that milk is transported to the various destinations on time. Most of the vans operate at night and have to deliver the milk at the designated time at every distribution point. In case, there is some disruption to the vehicle, all the points of distribution need to be alerted.

VOLVO's C70

The automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific today announced its annual Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), of which three category winners were Volvos.An "ideal" is defined as an excellent or perfect example. So, in search of the ideal vehicle, AutoPacific asked owners to rate their model year 2008 cars and trucks using a measurement of 15 key vehicle attributes.According to AutoPacific, "The Volvo S40 was the clear winner in the Luxury Mid-Size Car category. With high rating for exterior size, visibility, ride, handling and safety it's easy to see why the S40 is an ideal vehicle. Volvo engineers and designers definitely hit their target. Luxury Mid-Size car owners' scores prove that Volvo understands their buyers very well. Top marks were also given for seat firmness, interior lighting, wheels and tires, and exterior styling."

In the Image Compact Car category AutoPacific cited, "Image Compact Cars are products where style typically trumps absolute function. In the case of the Volvo C30 it seemed to appeal to Image Compact Car owners on both an emotional and rational level. Owners' preferences for the C30's exterior styling, ride, and safety blended well with the interior lighting, seat firmness, and level of technology."

The Volvo C70 shared the top spot in the Aspirational Luxury Car category. AutoPacific summarized that, "Even though the Volvo 70 is only available in one trim level (T5) it seems as though the Swedes have packaged the vehicle just right. With the most modern convenience features, owners in the Aspirational Luxury Car segment found the C70 well-equipped, giving the C70 top honors as a 2008 ideal vehicle. Of course it comes standard with numerous safety features (it's a Volvo), sharp wheels and tires, excellent interior lighting and appreciate seat firmness."

MULTI UTILITY VEHICLES

Multi utility vehicles play different roles for different people and are the most widely used vehicles worldwide. As the name suggests MUV's has multi usage capabilities. With its dynamic features like high quality, ruggedness, durability, stability, reliability, looks, easy maintenance and operational economy, Multi Utility Vehicles are used extensively for private and public transport. MUV has multiple feature options that make traveling a comfortable and luxurious experience.In multi utility vehicle segment General Motors' Tavera, Toyota Innova and Mahindra Scorpio are consistently doing extremely well.

Hindustan Motor's is one of the oldest auto makers in India, and has its three successful models- Trekker, Porter and Pushpak that can take on any kind of terrain. Mahindra & Mahindra Limited is a big giant in the automotive sector in India and has conquered the insurmountable feat in India’s rural, semi-urban markets, with the introduction of its premium MUVs like Bolero and Scorpio. Scorpio is counted as one of the best MUV's because of its highly spacious interiors and ensures safety and reliability with its tuff interiors. Toyota Innova is an extremely spacious car and offers comfy sitting arrangement.

One can take his entire family out on outings and for long tours on the rugged roads and hilly areas. Innova is a big car and has good height to its credit which makes it easier for passengers move in and out in comfortable position.

MERCEDES' S C 63 AMG

The new C 63 AMG will be at the start as the official Safety Car for the second DTM race of the season in Oschersleben (April 19/20, 2008). The top-of-the-range C-Class model with its 336 kW/ 457 hp AMG 6.3-litre V8-engine and modifications to the brakes, suspension, cooling and exhaust system is in perfect shape for its demanding task. The development and production of the C 63 AMG Safety Car was in the hands of specialists from the AMG development team and the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO.

The Safety Car operates under the aegis of the Deutscher Motor Sport Bund (DMSB - German Motor Sports Association), which has the overall responsibility for compliance with safety requirements under the rules of the DTM. The task of the C 63 AMG Safety Car is to ensure maximum safety both on and adjacent to the track in the event of an extreme situation occurring.

On the instructions of the race organisers, Safety Car driver Peter Lux must place his car at the head of the DTM field and safely lead the cars around the circuit so that hazardous situations are kept under control.