london riots

London braced on Sunday for more violence after some of the worst riots in the British capital for years which politicians and police blamed on criminal thugs but residents attributed to local tensions and anger over hardship.

Rioters throwing petrol bombs rampaged overnight through the deprived district of Tottenham in north London, setting police patrol cars, buildings and a double-decker bus on fire.

"There is Twitter conversations that people are being asked to meet again down in Tottenham, so we are all concerned but clearly we will be much better prepared this evening," Richard Barnes, London's Deputy Mayor, told BBC TV.

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Police Commander Adrian Hanstock told Reuters there was "a lot of ill-informed and inaccurate speculation on social media sites" that could inflame the situation.

"Should we receive any indication that there will be any further violence or offending, there is a robust policing plan in place and we will respond appropriately with the resources available to us," he said.

Police later said they were called to Enfield, a few miles north of Tottenham, where youths had smashed two shop windows and damaged a police car. "Not a riot, but serious disturbance," the local member of parliament (MP) Nick de Bois wrote on his Twitter site.

BOMBARDED WITH MISSILES, BOTTLES

Police said 26 officers were injured as rioters bombarded them overnight with missiles and bottles, looted buildings including banks, shops and council offices, and torched three patrol cars near Tottenham police station.

The riots erupted after a street protest over the fatal shooting of a man by armed police this week. Residents said they had to flee their homes as mounted police and riot officers on foot charged the crowd to push rioters back.

AMD confirms tablet-friendly Z-series APU, next-gen Trinity APU for bigger devices

AMD likes to take its time before stepping inside the ring, but it's turned up at Computex with its gown off and mouthguard in. Its much-leaked Z-series Fusion APU (aka "Desna") for tablet devices is now official and could well steal some of ARM's thunder. Whereas ARM chips will get along with the next version of Windows, AMD's Z-series is already tuned into the here-and-now. Its integrated dual 1Ghz Bobcat chips and Radeon HD 6250 graphics should allow the full Windows 7 experience on a tablet, from USB peripheral compatibility right down to XBOX 360 Media Extender functionality. What's more, it drinks less than 6W of power so is significantly leaner than the 9W Ontario APU powering Acer's Iconia W500 Windows 7 tablet. Additionally, AMD claims MSI has already made that leap with its new WindPad 110w (though we can't be sure if the pre-release device we just handled was carrying a Z-series chip).

Meanwhile, AMD left any traces of shyness far behind as it went on to confirm plans for a range of A-series and E-series chips with which it hopes to tackle Intel's dominance in the laptop and desktop spheres -- right up to the level of the Core i7. This includes the leaked high-end quad-core A8 and, more surprisingly, a new Trinity APU. Looking way into the future, AMD intends Trinity to be a successor to the mid-range A-series Llano, which isn't even out yet but is expected imminently. Unfortunately we have no concrete specs for the Trinity -- AMD thought it was sufficient to wave the thing around at the press conference and declare it "2012's best APU". Depending on how you look at it, that's either fighting talk or plain posturing.

Sean Kingston in critical condition after a jet-ski accident

The 'Beautiful Girls' hitmaker struck a bridge connecting Palm Island with the MacArthur Causeway in Miami, Florida, on Sunday evening (29.05.11) and has been taken to the Jackson Memorial Hospital nearby to be treated for his injuries.

A representative for the 21-year-old singer said: "Sean Kingston was in an accident today. No further details are available at the moment. He and his family thank everyone for the well-wishes."

A female passenger who was also on the jet-ski has also been taken to hospital.

Officials investigating the accident are said to have ruled out alcohol playing a part in the accident, TMZ reports.

Fellow musician Nicki Minaj has tweeted her support for the singer, saying: "My love & prayers are with Sean Kingston & his family.(sic)"

Justin Bieber ' who collaborated with Sean on the song 'Eenie Meenie' - asked his twitter followers to pray for him.

He wrote: "got my friend @seankingston in my prayers tonight. a true friend and big bro. please keep him in your prayers tonight as well.(sic)"

Amy Winehouse has gone back into rehab

The troubled singer ' who has a history of drug addiction and heavy drinking - checked herself London's The Priory clinic earlier this week ' but reportedly stunned onlookers when she bought a small bottle of vodka from a small shop in Southgate, north London, on her way to the facility.

The source said: "She seemed out of it. She was stumbling about, slurring her words.

"I was shocked to see her buy vodka so early in the day, and even more shocked to see her knock it straight back."

Just minutes earlier, she had shocked staff and clients in a local hair salon by bursting in and loudly vomiting in their bathroom.

Customers said she was dressed scruffily in a tracksuit and told staff: "I just puked all over your bathroom."

One told The Sun newspaper: "I felt really sorry for the staff. I think they were too scared to say anything."

Last night (26.05.11) Amy's spokesman denied she had been sick, insisting her comment was a joke, but confirmed she is in rehab.

He said: "Amy's embarked on treatment at The Priory."

Earlier this month, it was reported that the 27-year-old star wants to move to the countryside and start a family with her boyfriend Reg Traviss.

Mariah Carey Child Protection investigation dropped

The Child Protection Services investigation against Mariah Carey has been dropped.

The singer and husband Nick Cannon - who became parents to son Moroccan Scott and daughter Monroe on April 30 - were shocked when an anonymous tip to the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family (DCFS) accused her of putting the babies at risk by drinking alcohol and taking drugs in her hospital room.

Mariah ' who brought the babies home from hospital two weeks ago - admitted to investigators she drank a Guinness but only on the advice of medical staff who informed her a dark beer would help with lactation.

Laura Wasser ' a lawyer for the singer ' was present during questioning before the DCFS decided not to pursue the matter, website TMZ reports.

Earlier this month, 'America's Got Talent' host Nick explained the couple were shocked at the 'ridiculous' allegations.

He said: "Recently, the Child Protective Services were called with allegations that there was some drinking and drugs and all that going on, wild in the hospital, which makes no sense to me - how would a hospital allow that?

"It all started when a nurse suggested to my wife that if you drink Guinness, the dark beer, the yeast improves breastfeeding. I don't know if someone heard that, but then they were saying my wife was drinking beer. People will do anything to try to conjure up a story.

"I spoke to the person from the Child Protective Services, I was like, 'This is ridiculous. We're going to make sure that this isn't a case.'

"To even have to deal with that, my wife in the state that she's in, we're in the hospital, to even have to think about someone possibly wanting to investigate your children. It's sad at the end of the day."

2011 Maserati GT Garbin Concept

Called Garbin, the Maserati GT is the project thesis of three students (Jaime Cervantes, Andrea Coccia, and Chetan Rajput) and was developed during their Master’s degree in Transportation and Automobile Design, with a sponsorship from the Fiat Group.

The car inspired by Maserati Ghibli built between 1967 and 1973 they avoid giving the concept a retro design. In the tradition of the Trident brand, the name Garbin comes from a southwesterly summer wind that is encountered in Italy.

The surface language is inspired by the Privé 2010 Collection by Armani, a fashion design concept that uses overlay luminescent fabrics. “This inspiration was translated into solid surfaces combined with ‘floating’ elements that remind of the Opera Theatre of Valencia, by Calatrava,” the designers explain.

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Bicolore

Since 2004, Sant'Agata Bolognese has built and bid a fond farewell to more than 10,000 Lamborghini Gallardos. It is the most successful model in brand history by a long shot. The chiseled sports car, with a menacing 5.2-liter V-10 stuffed mid-belly, always directed its 500-plus horsepower to all four wheels.

But in 2009, things changed when Lamborghini created a rear-wheel-drive LP550-2 Valentino Balboni to celebrate the decades-long career of its most vaunted test driver. Much to the chagrin of super-rich Lambo fans looking to get their hands on one, only 250 examples were created.


This year, things have changed once again. Lamborghini has heeded its well-heeled clientele's wishes for an unlimited edition Balboni, creating a new two-wheel-drive bull capable of fulfilling inner drifter fantasies. It is called the Gallardo LP550-2 Bicolore.

"The Bicolore is more demanding," explained Lamborghini America chief operating officer Wolfgang Hoffmann at a pre-test-drive conference. "The four-wheel-drive customer is different than the two-wheel-drive customer."

Indeed, the latter must be a little mad.

Gripping its Alcantara-wrapped wheel tightly on Turn 4 at New York's Monticello Motor Club, I quickly learn that in the 542-horse LP550-2, a rendezvous with a corner demands 24 Hours of Le Mans focus. Get it wrong, and you could send the Bicolore with its 398 pound-feet of torque off into the weeds, or worse, the car could be come a crumpled mess and you immobilized on a stretcher.

Preventing calls to the local medics is always a good thing, so engineers implemented a few upgrades to help you avoid such scenarios. A revised extended nose sucks the car closer to planet Earth and shoves cool air toward the 14-inch, eight-piston brakes. Slightly softer springs and dampers deliver a more civilized ride for daily duty. They also promote stickier grip during the Bicolore's lewd-sounding "Thrust Mode" launches.

Apple brand valued at $153 billion, scoots ahead of Google for first place

What is the world's most valuable consumer-facing brand? If you'd asked the guys behind the BrandZ survey at any point over the last four years, they'd have told you "Google," but in 2011 their answer has changed. Apple is now the hottest property in terms of consumer goodwill, earning an estimated valuation of $153.3 billion and leading a pack that includes the likes of Coca-Cola, BMW, HSBC, and Disney. The tech sector had a very strong year as a whole, with Facebook's brand improving in value by a staggering 246 percent (to $19.1b) and Amazon becoming the world's most valuable retailer (at $37.6b) in spite of having no actual stores. Sadly, there were some downers too, as Nintendo lost 37 percent of its brand worth over the past year, Nokia dropped by 28 percent, and the BlackBerry marque was considered 20 percent less awesome than before. Punch the source link to learn more.

Space Adventures will shoot you (and your ego) to the moon for $150 million

Y'know, there are only so many pristine beaches and spectacular slopes one can see before terrestrial tourism becomes blasé. That's why Space Adventures -- who lets folks vacay in space via suborbital jaunts -- is offering to shoot you to the moon during your next work sabbatical. Amateur astronauts won't actually land on the lunar surface, of course, but their Soyuz spacecraft will get within 62 miles of it. To indulge in your lunar fantasy, it'll only cost you 150 million bucks, or roughly the GDP of a [insert small island nation here]. One of the two seats is already taken, but the company needs another would-be moon man or lunar lady before the trip's a go. The only thing stopping us (and everyone we know) from signing up is an empty bank account -- does Fastweb do spaceflight scholarships?

Costumes and New Logo Arsenal Season 2011-2012

Costumes and New Logo Arsenal Season 2011-2012

The long history began in Woolwich Arsenal in 1886. This year, the London club's official stand 125 years. Arsenal also make a special costume to welcome the celebration. As reported by Sportsmail, the Gunners have released a costume that will be wearing next season.

Arsenal released a new costume for the upcoming 2011-2012 season. Costume special welcome home celebration of 125 years of the founding of the Gunners. Still dominated by red color with white sleeves typical of Arsenal, is a bit impressive retro costume like that worn the Gunners in the 1970s. One model for the new costume Arsenal left-back this is the origin Pancis, Gael Clichy.

What is interesting is the "new logo" Arsenal with an additional 15 leaves of laurel on the left and right of the club logo which symbolizes the founder of Arsenal's 15 people in the early formation of the club, based in North London was 125 years ago. According to the Daily Mail, bay leaf on the left and right of the logo also symbolizes the strength of Arsenal.

Below the logos have the word "Forward" which became the first motto of Arsenal, and the date of the founding of the club from 1886 to 2011 on the left and right.

On the back of the shirt neck in writing the word "Arsenal" while behind the logo on the front is written "Victoria Concordia Crescit", the slogan of Arsenal in the Latin meaning "Victory Through Harmony". This slogan has been used at Arsenal's old costumes from years 1949 to 2002.

Justin Bieber egg thrower arrested

The kid who threw eggs at Justin Bieber during is Sydney concert last week was arrested this morning by Police.

A 17-year male was arrested at his home in Bondi Junction this morning (May 5, 2011) at around 7:30am.

He was taken to Waverly Police station and charged with break and enter, trespass and malicious damage.

The boy arrested broke into Acer Arena on Friday night during the concert by Justin Bieber and pelted eggs at the singer. All missed.

He will now face charges at Parramatta Children's Court in Sydney on June 2.

Adele wants to have sex with Rihanna

The 'Someone Like You' hitmaker ' who is straight ' has been infatuated with the Bajan beauty since she saw her perform on Simon Cowell's talent search show 'The X Factor' last year, admitting the 'Rude Boy' singer's "stunning thighs" made her feel "a bit gay".

She said: "If Rihanna wanted me, I'd do it with her. She's hot.

"She had pinstripe flares on. She whipped them off and there were her stunning thighs. I said to all my girlfriends, 'Are you feeling a bit gay right now?"

Despite the 23-year-old singer's girl crush on Rihanna she still loves boys but finds her singledom increasingly "depressing".

Adele added in an interview with The Sun newspaper: "I love boys, love men. I am fascinated by them even though at times they let you down and hurt me. But right now I am more single than ever. It's so depressing."

One thing likely to cheer the singer up is the karaoke bash she is hosting for her 23rd birthday tonight (05.05.11), where she is planning to belt out R Kelly's hit 'Ignition'.

She said: "I'm having a karaoke party. I'll be singing R Kelly's 'Ignition'. I've been learning my harmonies all day.'

Man Utd vs Schalke 4-1 Highlights Video Goals 2nd Leg Semi Final Uefa Champions League on 4 May 2011

Manchester United vs Schalke in the 2nd leg UEFA Champions League
Man Utd vs Schalke 04 Match Details:
Man Utd vs Schalke Semi Final
Man Utd vs Schalke 2011 Live
[UCL] Man Utd vs Schalke
Cup: UEFA Champions League
Stage: Semi-Final [2nd Leg]
1st Leg Result: Schalke 0-2 Man Utd
Date: 4 May 2011 (4.5.2011)
Kick Off Time: 7:45 PM BST
Stadium: Old Trafford

Big match today Man Utd vs Schalke 2nd leg semi-final. Man Utd vs Schalke 2nd Leg Semi Final UEFA Champions League (UCL) 2011 will be held in Old Trafford. Manchester United face Schalke04 in the second leg of the champions league semi final. Leading 2-0 from the first leg, Red Devils are now favorites to progress into the final of the biggest cup competition in club football.

Man Utd vs Schalke 4 May 2011. Manchester United (MU) vs Schalke be a surprise in the Champions League semi-final of 2011. The presence of Manchester United in the semifinals was a natural thing, but the presence of Schalke who became Manchester United in the semi-final opponent is a surprise this season. Manchester United, aiming for their third final in four years, have won their last four CL games, are unbeaten in 12 and have conceded a mere three goals in their 11 matches in the competition this season, a formidable record. Schalke, who need something of a miracle to reach their first CL final, are unbeaten in their last four CL away games and did win their quarter-final in Milan against title-holders Inter by 5-2 - a previous miracle.

MU were leading most of the time HT at Old Trafford this season, and if they could lead vs Chelsea, they can vs Schalke. With the 1st leg fcked up, they have no choice but try and score at least a couple of goals, so closing the game to avoid taking goals would be pointless. Guests will have to take risks, and United will certainly have a lot of chances.

Schalke was really bad in first leg. After their amazing quarter final win on Inter there was too much pressure on ther shoulders. This week maybe different schalke. I think they will score in first half, ManU too. Then Schalke is taking to much risk and ManU score two more goals.
Manchester United vs Schalke possible line up
Manchester United (4-4-2)
Van der Sar; Fabio, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra; Valencia, Scholes, Carrick, Park; Berbatov, Owen.
Schalke (4-4-2)
Neuer; Uchida, Howedes, Metzelder, Escudero; Farfan, Papadopoulos, Kluge, Jurado; Raul, Edu.
Manchester United vs Schalke Head to Head
UEFA Champions League ‎(UCL)‎ 26 Apr 2011 FC Schalke 04 0 – Manchester United 2

Man Utd vs Schalke Live Stream 2011. 4 may 2011 2nd league semi final The UEFA Champions League 2011 match today between”Schalke FC and Manchester United”. The best teams from the European Competitions will try to become the best of Europe in this Champions League (CL). “Man UN and Schalke” as always full of passion and a game you have to watch. The vectory day for Manchester United or Schalke who will win the UEFA Champions League 2nd Semi Finals match 4 May 2011. Watch Man utd vs Schalke 2nd Leg 4 May 2011 Live stream online for free HD tv coverage. Manchester United vs Schalke Live Streaming link here channel 1 / channel 2 . Have fun watching the game!

Man Utd vs Schalke 4-1 Highlights Goals Video 4 May 2011 2nd Leg Semi Final
Full Match Result Man Utd vs Schalke 4-1
Man Utd vs Schalke 26′ [1 - 0] L.A. Valencia
Man Utd vs Schalke 31′ [2 - 0] D. Gibson
Man Utd vs Schalke 35′ [2 - 1] J.M. Jurado
Man Utd vs Schalke 72′ [3 - 1] Anderson
Man Utd vs Schalke 76′ [4 - 1] Anderson

Barcelona Win in Uefa Champions League 2nd Leg, Real Madrid Lose

Barcelona vs Real Madrid in Uefa Champions League 2nd Leg

Real Madrid finally eliminated from the Champions League 2010/2011. Step of Los Galacticos stopped in round semfinal after being held 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the second leg, Wednesday, May 4, 2011.

Compete at the headquarters of Barcelona, ​​Nou Camp, Real Madrid remained 0-2 in the first leg appear aggressive in the early minutes of stage I. Unfortunately, that was built by the army attack Jose Mourinho was not effective.

Conversely, Barcelona just a few times managed to create a golden opportunity. Luckily, Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas is still performed brilliantly and managed to secure the net until halftime.

Entering the second half, Real Madrid Barcelona immediately kicked off the defense. In minute 47, Real Madrid striker, Gonzalo Higuain netted even managed to host Barcelona on goal.

Unfortunately this goal disallowed by referee Frank De Bleeckere because it occurred after Cristiano Ronaldo, who fell accidentally crashed into Mascherano. De Bleeckere regard the incident as a violation.

In the 54th minute, Barcelona goalkeeper just managed to break through the action of Pedro's Real Madrid. The Spanish player was able to finish with a perfect bait breakthrough Andre Iniesta and brought his team winning 1-0.

To catch up, Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain replace with Emmanuel Adebayor in the 55th minute. El Real is also interesting Kaka in the 60th minute and replaced by Mesut Oezil.

This strategy is bearing fruit. In the 64th minute, Real Madrid managed to equalize through goals Marcelo. The Brazilian was successfully utilize kick the ball rebounds from Angel Di Maria.

Entering the 74th minute, Barcelona starting line of defense. Barca coach Pep Guardiola decided to withdraw striker David Villa and replace it with a midfielder Seydou Keita.

On 64 minutes Di Maria to shoot at Barcelona and the results of the crossbar but forwarded by Marcelo, Real Madrid result can reply via kick goal barcelona marcelo.
With the score changed so a draw 1:1.

These results make Real Madrid knocked out of Champions League. Step of Los Galacticos stopped after 1-3 aggregate defeat of Barcelona. Barca will win the final deal between Manchester United vs. Schalke.

Composition Players
Barcelona: 1-Victor Valdes; 2-Daniel Alves, 3-Gerard Pique, 14-Javier Mascherano, 5-Carles Puyol / Eric Abidal, 16-Sergio Busquets, 6-Xavi, 8-Andres Iniesta; 17-Pedro/Ibrahim Avellay , 10-Lionel Messi, 7-David Villa / Seydou Keita

Real Madrid: 1-Iker Casillas; 17-Alvaro Arbeloa, 18-Raul Albiol, 2-Ricardo Carvalho, 12-Marcelo; 14-Xabi Alonso, 10-Lassana Diarra, 7-Cristiano Ronaldo, 8-Kaka/Mesut Oezil, 22 -Angel Di Maria, 20-Gonzalo Higuain / Emmanuel Adebayor

Referee: Frank De Bleeckere (Belgium)

Australia! The only country brave enough to throw eggs at Justin Bieber

OMG. In the middle of Justin’s concert in Sydney Friday night, 6 eggs came from above the stage almost hitting JB.

Obama : Osama bin Laden Killed by U.S. Forces (osama bin laden is dead)

Osama Bin Laden has been killed by the U.S. military after a decade-long hunt to avenge the 9/11 attacks. The leader of Al Qaeda was killed in a gun battle with some members of his family in an attack on a mansion outside Islamabad in Pakistan.

The U.S. military has recovered the body and intelligence sources have confirmed his identity. Within minutes of the news breaking Americans began gathering outside the White House to wave American flags, sing the national anthem and chant: ‘USA! USA!’

Announcement: Barack Obama announces the death of Bin Laden during a special address to the nation from the White House, ending an almost ten-year hunt

Sources said that Bin Laden was not killed by a drone but by ground forces attacking a home in Islamabad. President Obama said that the attack had been in the planning for months but that he gave the authorisation for the action today.

Pakistani intelligence officials confirmed the killing and said it was the result of a ‘highly sensitive intelligence operation’ involving themselves and the U.S.

Bin Laden has been sought by America since 2001, when he masterminded the September 11 attacks that left 2,700 dead and led to the invasion of Afghanistan as America sought to track him down.

The dramatic development will be a major victory for Barack Obama who made a statement to the nation to outline more details. Relatives of those who died on 9/11 immediately welcomed the killing.

Carie Lamack, who lost her mother Judy on American Airlines flights 11 on 9/11, said: ‘I cannot express how this feels to my family. Relief is one word.’

U.S. military posts around the world had been put on alert in case of retaliation attacks by Islamic radicals. Mr Obama said a small team of Americans carried out the attack and took custody of bin Laden's remains.

Pakistani forces said in August last year that they thought they knew where Bin Laden was hiding. Mr Obama said that American intelligence sources said it was a strong enough lead to methodically organise the terrorist's capture of killing.

The development comes just months before the tenth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center towers in New York and Pentagon in Washington. The attacks set off a chain of events that led the United States into wars in Afghanistan, and then Iraq, and America's entire intelligence apparatus was overhauled to counter the threat of more terror attacks at home.

Al-Qaida organization was also blamed for the 1998 bombings of two U.S. embassies in Africa that killed 231 people and the 2000 attack on the USS Cole that killed 17 American sailors in Yemen, as well as countless other plots, some successful and some foiled.
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UEFA Champions League: Barcelona vs Real Madrid, News 2nd Leg

UEFA Champions League between Barcelona against Real Madrid second round, who is the champion on 03-05-2011?

Real Madrid has a successful track record in Champions League history. The last time it happened was in 2002. Real Madrid successfully won their ninth title with the beat Bayer Leverkusen in the final with a score of 2-1.

Real Madrid could also reflect on the results ahead of the game against Barcelona at the Nou Camp tomorrow in El Clasico last season. In 2002, Real Madrid won 2-0 at home to Barcelona, ​​and the result was also a shot Real Madrid for the game. At that time, Real Madrid could win 2-0 thanks to goals Zinedine Zidane and Steve McManaman.

Which then becomes the question, if Real Madrid can repeat that history?

"All agreed it would be difficult to realize, but not any of us who give up hope," said the Real Madrid to explain their expectations.

Almost all players agree to victory over Real Madrid Barcelona at the Nou Camp is not easy, but they look in the mirror with the ability to Barcelona won 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg Champions League semi-final.

"So you'll never know what will happen is not it," said goalkeeper Iker Casillas tries optimistic about his team chances.

The problem, Real Madrid lost a number of pillars for this match. Pepe and Sergio Ramos certainly absent, as well as coach Jose Mourinho.

But Barcelona is not in fit condition. Especially at the back, Barcelona stock only Daniel Alves, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol and Javier Mascherano. The rest bandaged injuries and only player from Barcelona B. But Andres Iniesta could re-appear.

Messi vs C. Ronaldo

Prediction Squad:
Barcelona: 1-Victor Valdes; 2-Daniel Alves, 3-Gerard Pique, 14-Javier Mascherano, 5-Carles Puyol, 16-Sergio Busquets, 6-Xavi, 15-Seydou Keita, 17-Pedro, 10-Lionel Messi 7-David Villa.

Real Madrid: 1-Iker Casillas; 17-Alvaro Arbeloa, 2-Ricardo Carvalho, 18-Raul Albiol, 12-Marcelo; 10-Lassana Diarra, 14-Xabi Alonso, 24-Sami Khedira, 23-Mesut Ozil, 7-Cristiano Ronaldo, 22-Angel Di Maria.

Prediction Results:
Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid by omagnews.com

Sony promises 'phased restoration' of PlayStation Network and Qriocity starting this week

Sony made quite a few promises this morning about how it intends to deal with the fallout from the PlayStation Network outage and breach when it wasn't profusely and solemnly apologizing -- you can find our liveblog right here -- including improved security measures and a few token handouts of 30-day free subscriptions to PlayStation Plus and Qriocity and possibly some free software. Perhaps more importantly for you gamers, Kaz Hirai told reporters that services will resume "soon," and by the end of the week we should see some functionality return. Of course, it made those promises in Japanese, but if you want an English copy you won't have to look far, as the official PlayStation.Blog got hold of a press release with them all spelled out. Find the full document after the break.

First Trailer for Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Director Michael Bay has previously said that Transformers: Dark of the Moon, the third installment in the Transformers franchise, would blend "what we know as history growing up as kids with what really happened" in the space race between the U.S. and the former U.S.S.R. That promise was upheld in the teaser trailer, which showed that the mission to the moon was actually to uncover the wrecked transformer, Sentinel Prime.

More recently, Bay has said that Dark of the Moon was more "intimate" as it followed "a small group" that had "no cavalry coming." That promise is fulfilled in the sequel's first trailer and brief plot summary.

    When a mysterious event from Earth’s past erupts into the present day it threatens to bring a war to Earth so big that the Transformers alone will not be able to save us.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon was written by Ehren Kruger and stars Shia LaBeouf and newcomer Rosie Huntington-Whiteley along with John Malkovich, Josh Duhamel, Patrick Dempsey, John Turturro, and Frances McDormand, who is revealed in the trailer.