The Xperia Z shot appears to be in line with earlier leaks, while the ZL is shaping up to be a slightly more compact variant, potentially squeezing identical hardware into a smaller shell. Both devices are rumored to include 5-inch 1080p LCDs, quad-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro processors with 2 gigs of RAM and Adreno 320 graphics, along with a 13-megapixel Exmor RS sensor on the rear -- oddly, the ZL's front-facing camera appears to be positioned on the bottom. Sony has yet to confirm either device's specifications, but with CES just around the corner, we don't have long to wait for either device to become official.
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Sony Xperia Z 'Yuga' and ZL 'Odin' make a press shot debut on New Year's Day
Samsung Korea posts Galaxy S II Jelly Bean update details, but not the release date
Samsung's 'Godiva' phone appears on blurrycam with Verizon branding, no physical keyboard
We're still waiting on an official name from Verizon, likely something to do with clouds or the sky, but suspect the official word shouldn't be far off.
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Audi goes arty, crafts A4 replica slot cars for 'quattro experience' installation (video)
So, how'd they do that? Through a combo of 3D printing, a four-wheel drive chassis and, most importantly, a calculated arrangement of traction magnets, the crew was able to get the cars up and running, and even outfitted with in-dash cams. And, in an appropriate modernist twist, there's an app for all of that -- a custom one designed by Audi that runs on the iPad and lets "drivers" steer via a POV feed and onscreen controls. Unfortunately, the whole shebang's only on display in Toronto for the time being. So, unless you're planning a trip to the Great White North anytime soon, the mini-doc after the break's about as close as you're going to get to the real thing.
BlackBerry 10's voice control shows off its Germanic speaking skills (video)
The clip shows the Z10 taking SMS dictation, calling contacts, and playing music -- and it appears to take all those verbal German commands in stride, though we can't say how well it'll deal with less literal languages. We'll let you watch the video after the break to draw your own conclusions, but it's safe to say it looks like BB10 has its answer for Siri and Google Now.
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Air Hogs Elite Helix X4 Radio Control Quadcopter
If you perceive Air Hogs as a kid’s toy, then there’s a good chance that the new Air Hogs Elite Helix X4 Radio Control Quadcopter might change your perception. make no mistake here. the Elite Helix X4 is not an infrared-control two (or three, at best) channel flying toy that your five-year old nephew runs around with. this quad ducted fans-equipped flying machine is a full-fledge radio control toy with full four channels of control and uses interference-free 2.4GHz radio link for a harmless fun-filled flight. it features integrated gyro stabilization and an incredibly crash-resistant materials, protecting the rotors in the event of, God forbids, crash. it offers two distinct control modes: a beginner mode that allows for a more stabilized flight for novice pilot to easily learn the basics of flying, while advanced pilots can work to master the flight. apart from being novice-friendly, the Air Hogs Elite Helix X4 Radio Control Quadcopter is quite a looker too. the look department might be subjective but one thing for sure is that the X4 does not look all too toy-like (it is still a toy but one for the grown ups and not-so grown ups). the Elite Helix X4 was featured in the recent 2013 American International Toy Fair in NY but as you all know, we were not fortunate enough to be there ourselves but nevertheless, we would definitely grab one as soon as they are available – even if it means at our own expenses – and have a go with it ourselves. the Air Hogs Elite Helix X4 Radio Control Quadcopter is set to hit the stores later this year for $89.99 a pop.
Angels' Pujols ends longest HR drought of career
Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols celerates a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 6, 2012. This was Pujols' first home run of the season. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols celerates a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 6, 2012. This was Pujols' first home run of the season. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols watches his two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 6, 2012. This was Pujols' first home run of the season. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols (5) heads into the dugout after a two-run home run with Mike Trout against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 6, 2012. This was Pujols' first home run of the season. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) ? Albert Pujols has hit his first regular-season home run since joining the Los Angeles Angels, ending the longest drought of his 12-year career after 33 games and 139 at-bats.
Pujols' two-run shot into the left-field bullpen Sunday came in the fifth inning against Toronto's Drew Hutchison.
Pujols was playing his 28th game for the Angels since leaving St. Louis and signing a $240 million, 10-year contract. The homer, estimated at 390 feet, came in his 111 at-bat for the Angels.
The three-time NL MVP hit seven home runs in spring training. His regular-season drought began last year with the Cardinals.
Pujols' home run was his 446th in the big leagues. The only game he's missed this season was Saturday night's 6-2 victory, when manager Mike Scioscia gave him the day off.
Pujols' longest homer drought prior to this was in 2011, when he came up empty in 27 straight games and 105 at-bats. His longest previous drought at the start of a season was in 2008, when he failed to get one in his first eight games and 27 at-bats. The 32-year-old first baseman averaged 40.5 home runs during his 11 seasons with the Cardinals, including a career-best 49 in 2006. He is the only player in major league history to hit at least 30 homers in each of his first 11 big league seasons.
This was Pujols' first home run at Angel Stadium, the 31st big league ballpark in which he's hit one.
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Faced with Breivik's unflinching account, Norway surprises world with its civility
A reporter covering Anders Behring Breivik's trial marvels at the degree of civility Norwegians have shown him, considering the brutality of the July 2011 terror attacks and his lack of remorse.
In the first two weeks of Anders Behring Breivik's trial, the Norwegian man reiterated his conviction that he did the right thing when he killed 77 people on July 22, 2011 ? even if it meant shooting unarmed Labor party youth members as young as 14 trapped on an island or bombing government buildings in Oslo. Those killed were??legitimate political targets,? he said.
Skip to next paragraphThe attacks were ?gruesome but necessary" for preventing Labor from continuing to undermine Norwegian society with its lenient immigration policies, Mr. Breivik said. The party had betrayed the country by promoting the Islamic colonization of Norway and ipso facto the ethnic cleansing of indigenous Norwegians. He would do it all again, he said.?
International onlookers have been shocked to see how civil the whole trial is proceeding, given the scale and brutality of his crimes ? together they are?the worst national tragedy the country has experienced since World War II ??and Breivik's lack of remorse.?
On April 16, the first day of the 10-week trial, a lineup of prosecutors, forensic psychiatrists, and the legal counsel for the victims all approached Breivik in court to shake his hand. Wearing a suit and neatly trimmed beard, he politely extended his right hand to greet them. Outside, people lined up orderly to enter Oslo District Court. There was not a single sign denouncing him, nor any banners calling for the death penalty.
On the second day of the trial, he was allowed to begin his six-day testimony of what happened in the years leading up to the attack, including his preparation for that day. At the end of the first week he recounted, in chilling detail, of how, after packing a ham and cheese sandwich that morning, he shot and killed 69 people at the Labor party youth summer camp on Ut?ya with a Glock pistol and Ruger semi-automatic rifle.
If this all sounds surreal, that?s because it is.?
It is surreal to see a well-dressed upper class man sit in a court and calmly explain how he killed Norwegians to prevent Norway?s demise. It?s incomprehensible to hear how a man, who supposedly had all the economic means and generous provisions of a cradle-to-grave welfare system, could turn into Norway?s most notorious killer in modern times. And that is part of what scares Norwegians: the thought that he is one of them.?
Despite the atrocity of his crimes and his behavior, Norwegians still want to see him get a fair trial. But that means?he has a legal right to explain himself in court, even if there is a risk that he spreads his propaganda. The trial is also key in determining Breivik's sanity, which is at the crux of this case. The prosecution even defended his right to keep reading from his prepared speech on his first day of testimony in spite of protests from the legal counsel for the victims, who were offended by his one-hour long monologue.?
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Rare Met revival of Britten's shipboard opera
NEW YORK (AP) ? Absent from the Metropolitan Opera for 15 years, Benjamin Britten's great maritime tragedy "Billy Budd" has made a brief but welcome return in the season's closing days.
If the lead singers were a variable lot at Friday's premiere, the night was still a success because the real stars of the show ? the conductor, the chorus and the set ? all performed magnificently.
That set, designed by William Dudley for the 1978 John Dexter production, is a cutaway depiction against a black background of the H.M.S. Indomitable, a British gunship sailing toward battle with the French in 1797. When the action begins, we're on the main deck, but as scenes change, the ship seamlessly shifts and grows before our eyes, taking us down to the captain's cabin and the sailors' berths and even expanding to reveal seven levels at once.
In adapting Herman Melville's novella, Britten and his librettists ? E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier ? invented a prologue and epilogue in which Captain Vere, now an old man, reflects on the events of the story. In brief, a good-natured young foretopman, Billy Budd, is falsely accused by the master-at-arms, John Claggart, of fomenting mutiny. Tongue-tied, Billy strikes Claggart dead, and Vere ? despite his conviction that Billy is innocent ? feels he has no choice but to see him hanged.
The role of the captain (originally written for Britten's life partner, Peter Pears) was taken in this revival by tenor John Daszak in his Met debut. He sang with a bright, pungent tone and notably crisp diction, though his sound occasionally turned strident on high notes. Dramatically, he was persuasive both as an old man tormented by guilt and as an embattled captain facing an impossible choice.
Baritone Nathan Gunn performed the title role, looking the epitome of Melville's handsome sailor and acting with youthful vigor. He sang sweetly in quiet moments like "Billy in the Darbies," his haunting aria on the eve of execution, but much of the time one longed for a more powerful sound.
Bass James Morris has virtually owned the role of Claggart at the Met, but his voice has lost strength, especially at the low end. He etched a subdued portrait of a corrupt soul who cannot tolerate the presence of unalloyed goodness in the world.
There were many strong contributions from the all-male cast, starting with the chorus, whose role in this opera is vital. The fine trio of officers consisted of baritone Dwayne Croft ? a former Billy himself ? and bass-baritones Kyle Ketelson and the debuting Ryan McKinny. Tenor Keith Jameson was impressive as the Novice, the weak-willed sailor who does Claggart's dirty work.
David Robertson, making a too-infrequent appearance, conducted the Met orchestra in an energetic and moving performance of Britten's score, which is filled with surging melodic themes amid its spiky dissonances.
An AP Entertainment Review
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HBT: O's 1B takes mound, tops Red Sox in 17
It wasn?t pretty, but in many ways, Chris Davis had the most remarkable day on a baseball field that I can ever remember.
Starting at DH, Davis fanned in his first five at-bats, hit into a double play into his sixth and grounded out in his seventh before moving to the mound to pitch the 16th and 17th innings and picking up a win in a 9-6 game against the Red Sox.
Davis very nearly took the loss in the 16th, but Marlon Byrd was gunned down at home plate on Mike Aviles? double with two outs. The Red Sox then turned to a position player of their own in the 17th, and Darnell McDonald gave up a three-run homer to Adam Jones, giving the Orioles a 9-6 lead.
After Jones? homer, Davis grounded out, making him 0-for-8 on the day.
The bottom of the 17th started with an infield single off Davis? glove and a Dustin Pedroia walk, but Adrian Gonzalez struck out on three pitches to put a cap on his own 0-for-8 day and McDonald grounded into a double play to end it.
Davis became the first position player to win a game since Philadelphia?s Wilson Valdez got a victory in the 19th inning of a game last May 25. Before that, the last to do it was Rockies catcher Brent Mayne in 2000.
Davis?started his outing showing a 90-91 mph fastball, but he quickly faded into the mid-80s in the 17th. Of course, it still worked out for him. McDonald was sitting in the 81-83 mph range in his inning of work.
Despite having three opportunities, Davis managed to avoid picking up his sixth strikeout. He could have been just the eighth player to reach that mark (dating back to 1918) and the first since Milwaukee?s Geoff Jenkins in 2004.
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India allows Italian marines, charged with murder, home for elections
| SC allows Italian marines, charged with murder, home for elections |
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| NEW DELHI ( ) - The Supreme Court The two sailors, members of a military security team protecting a cargo ship from pirate attacks, are accused of shooting the fishermen they say they mistook for pirates in February last year, sparking a diplomatic row between New Delhi and Rome. "The judges were sy |
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Enumclaw Golf Course management back on the City Council table
The Enumclaw City Council has spent the past few weeks and meetings wrestling with proposals for the future management of the city-owned golf course.
The council directed city staff to send out a formal request for proposals for management of the 18-hole course in November. The course has lost about $40,000 in each of the past two years, with the deficit made up from the city?s general fund.
King County transferred ownership of the golf course to the city in 2004.
Scott Galbraith, a private manager and operator, ran the course from 2005-09.
According to a 2010 Courier-Herald news article, Galbraith elected not to continue as operator when his contract expired. The city interviewed five applicants but decided each was asking the city to assume too much risk and the city elected to take over the operation of the course.
When the city first took possession of the course from King County it was a profitable venture while the pool was thought to be a financial problem. In 2002 John Wise, the mayor of Enumclaw at that time, reported the course was making about $115,000 and the pool was losing between $150,000 and $180,000, according to a Seattle Times article.
Since at least the Great Recession the opposite has been the case, with rounds dropping for the golf course and the pool carrying its own financial water.
The requests for proposals sent out by the city at the end of 2012 attracted two applicants from private parties.
One proposal came from Bob Gelinas, a resident of Bonney Lake who operates Swiftwater Consulting and Management.
The second was from Peter Erickson, the owner of Performance Physical Therapy located in Enumclaw and Bonney Lake.
Swiftwater
Gelinas described himself in the cover letter of his proposal as an experienced ?golf facility and restaurant manager with hands-on golf course maintenance experience who has led public facilities to success without exception.?
He stated in his proposal he has been a local ?PGA Class ?A? Professional since 1997? and has spent 14 years as head golf pro, facility and restaurant manager.
Gelinas stated during a Feb. 11 City Council meeting he has operated numerous municipal golf facilities including Sumner Meadows, Tapps Island Golf Course and the two Everett municipal golf courses. Gelinas said he improved number of rounds played and revenues at each of the courses.
Gelinas said he expected to pay himself about $18,000 per year and would be at the course five days a week.
Erickson
Erickson said in his cover letter what ?sets me and my plan apart is that I am a 20-year resident of Enumclaw. I grew up on a farm in the Northwest and understand the economic drivers and need for hard work to be successful?. I have a passion for golf, kids, my neighbors and the success of this golf course that you will not find anywhere else.?
Erickson?s proposal stated the course would ?be run by a non-profit organization or hybrid ?for profit/not for profit? organization to? minimize tax liabilities.?
Erickson said he does not expect to draw a salary ?until the golf course is self sustaining and a certain level of capital improvement has been obtained.? He stated he would hire a manager to run pro shop on a daily basis and he would work mornings, evenings and Thursdays.
Nuts and Bolts
Gelinas? proposal stated he will operate the course and pay the city an annual lease payment of 5 percent of greens fees and 5 percent of all golf cart rental revenues.
The Swiftwater proposal described a ?sanding and drainage plan will be developed in the operations budget to improve year after year off season playing conditions.? He also described some capital improvements on holes No. 2, 11 and 18 including draining improvements and new tees.
Gelinas outlined an operation plan for a well run course, with a marketing program.
The Swiftwater proposal guaranteed $50,000 of ?facilities improvements over the five year lease term.?
Erickson proposes to set up an advisory board made up of the president of the Enumclaw men?s and women?s clubs; Enumclaw High golf coach Bob Kilmer; Van Hardy, past president of the Sahalee golf men?s club; and Jim Pike, director of golf operations of Sahalee Golf Course in Sammamish.
Erickson plans to use the Enumclaw men?s and women?s club to ?perform tasks such as tax preparation, legal services, septic pumping, excavation, etc.?
Erickson proposes to address the drainage problems on holes 11 and 18 ?With the advisory board, a decision will be arrived at and a plan agreeable to all as well as fiscally responsible will be implemented.?
He stated a citywide gold tournament would be established to raise money for capital improvements.
He also plans to seek grants from the United States Golf Association.
Erickson also proposed the city ?grant, donated, lease or make available in perpetuity an area sufficient to maintain a driving range perpendicular to 288th Ave. SE and adjacent to SE 452nd St.? The area is commonly known as the bone yard.
At the Feb. 11 meeting Erickson said if the driving range was off the table he would continue to be interested in operating the course.
Erickson?s lease proposal outlines a $1 lease payment for the first year, from year two through five, 2 percent of gross over $400,000, 5 percent over $450,000 and 7 percent over $500,000.
Erickson proposed to make $100,000 of capital improvements during a five-year lease period. He stated the funds include in-kind donations and labor.
Last and Best
Two letters sent to the city concerning the applicants were read by Councilman Glen Jensen during the Feb. 11 council meeting.
Kilmer wrote in support of Erickson.
A email from Dan and Jean Winkel was read representing the Enumclaw men?s and women?s golf club stating some at the previous meeting appeared to believe the clubs were supporting one applicant over another. The letter stated the clubs were not supporting either and expect the council to make a decision based on the proposals and statements provided by Gelinas and Erickson.
City Recommendation
The city staff had previously recommended the Swiftwater proposal.
During a Jan. 28 meeting the council requested that staff seek a ?last and best? offer from the two applicants.
Councilman Sean Krebs said at that meeting (Jan. 28) he had received an email from a community member who was upset believing the city already made a decision picking Gelinas.
Public Works Director Chris Searcy said the city does not choose an applicant but provides a recommendation for the council. Only the council can choose to approve a proposal to operate the golf course.
Councilman Mike Ennis at the Feb. 11 meeting asked City Administrator Mike Thomas if the city?s recommendation was the same following the presentation to the council by the Gelinas and Erickson.
Thomas said the city continued to recommend Gelinas.
The members did not come to a decision at the meeting. Krebs said he wanted to think about it and hear from the community. Jensen said he also wanted more time to consider the issues.
Councilman Darrell Dickson said he was supporting Erickson, but suggested a recommendation could be requested from the Parks Board.
Councilman Chance La Fleur said he would still like to consider the option of the city continuing to operate the course.
Source: http://feeds.soundpublishing.com/~r/echnews/~3/gJvAZVDrkrY/192324191.html
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White House must respond to questions about cellphone unlock law ...
When the White House first launched its petition website, the goal was to create a direct medium of communication between government and the people. Petitions made a lot of sense as it was a great way to gauge which issues are most important to people. The White House promised to respond to any petition that reached a certain threshold before a certain amount of time.
The original threshold was set at 30,000 signatures, but because it was so easy for pranksters to get the White House to respond to a request to build a death star, the threshold was tweaked to 100,000. That made it more difficult to get discussion on real issues going, but we understand the need.
That said, the one petition us phone lovers really care about ? the one to make the unlocking of cell phones legal again ? reached the 100,000 mark just before the cut-off date.?The Librarian of Congress put into effect a rule that effectively banned the act of unlocking your phone without carrier consent. Most scoffed at the law and the idea that the government could scare citizens away using court fines and possible prosecution, but regardless of how you feel about the ridiculous nature of the enforcement or the law itself most would still rather it be done away with.
With this milestone reached, an official from the White House must respond to the request laid out in the original petition. That doesn?t necessarily mean the White House has to comply with the request, but we will at least get a nice, thoughtful response. And note that even if the White House officials agree with the movement, it?s not entirely up to them whether or not the law stays, goes, or is changed.
The best case scenario would be to see the new law rescinded by the Librarian of Congress at the request of the Obama administration. In other words, don?t get your hopes up just yet ? just be happy that we?ll even be able to get a real, meaningful response at all. We?ll keep our eye out for the update from the White House in the weeks to come.
Source: http://phandroid.com/2013/02/21/white-house-petition-cellphone-unlock/
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UN rejects damage claim for Haiti cholera victims
UNITED NATIONS (AP) ? The United Nations rejected a claim for damages on behalf of more than 5,000 Haitian cholera victims and their families on Thursday, citing diplomatic immunity.
The claim was filed in November 2011 by the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti, a Boston-based human rights group that contended the U.N. and its peacekeeping force are liable for hundreds of millions of dollars for failing to adequately screen peacekeeping soldiers.
It cited studies suggesting that the disease was inadvertently brought to Haiti by a U.N. battalion from Nepal, where cholera is endemic. A local contractor failed to properly sanitize the waste of a U.N. base, and the bacteria leaked into a tributary of one of Haiti's biggest rivers, according to one study by a U.N.-appointed panel.
Cholera has sickened nearly 500,000 people and killed over 7,750 people since the outbreak began in October 2010, according to the Haitian government. About half the people in the country of 10 million have no bathroom at all and sanitation access is the worst in the Western Hemisphere.
U.N. spokesman Martin Nesirky said the United Nations informed representatives of the claimant of the U.N. rejection on Thursday.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also called Haitian President Michel Martelly to inform him of the decision "and to reiterate the commitment of the United Nations to the elimination of cholera in Haiti," Nesirky said.
Brian Concannon, the institute's director, said that after 15 months, the rejection was a single sentence, based on the world organization's immunity, which said the claims are "not receivable" because they concern "a review of political and policy matters."
"Our case is about the U.N. dumping contaminated sewage in Haiti's waters that has caused thousands of deaths," he said. "Under this definition, any harm that the U.N. does to anybody would be a matter of policy."
Concannon told The Associated Press: "We're disappointed because the U.N. is passing up a chance to stop cholera's killing, and to show leadership in promoting the rule of law."
Mario Joseph, lead attorney for the victims, added: "It is disgraceful that the U.N. will not even consider compensating the thousands of families who have lost their children, mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters due to the UN's wrongdoing."
Concannon, a co-counsel for the victims, said the institute's next step will be to go to a national court to seek compensation for the victims, "but we haven't decided which one yet," possibly in Haiti, the United States or Europe.
The institute was seeking a minimum of $100,000 for each bereaved family and $50,000 for each cholera survivor.
When the compensation claim was filed with the secretary-general and the claims unit for the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Haiti in 2011, Concannon said he hoped the U.N. peacekeeping force would create a lifesaving program that would provide sanitation, potable water and medical treatment. He also said he wanted a public apology for the victims.
In December, Ban announced a $2.27 billion initiative to help eradicate cholera in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, which share the island of Hispaniola, and vowed to work aggressively to secure donations for the ambitious but still mostly unfunded 10-year plan.
Nesirky said Thursday that the secretary-general "again expresses his profound sympathy for the terrible suffering caused by the cholera epidemic, and calls on all partners in Haiti and the international community to work together to ensure better health and a better future for the people of Haiti."
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Trump Twitter mystery! Who hacked The Donald?
In what appears to be the latest in a minor wave of attacks on Twitter accounts belonging to out-sized corporate entities, an out-of-character tweet from Donald Trump's verified account set the Internet abuzz, and then disappeared, shortly before noon ET on Thursday.
"These hoes think they classy, well that's the class I'm skippen," read the suspect remark issued from @realDonaldTrump. It was a glaring non sequitur following tweets such as "Republicans must be careful with immigration?don?t give our country away," and "Wow, Macy's numbers just in-Trump is doing better than ever ? thanks for your great support!"
"Yes, obviously the account has been hacked and we are looking for the perpetrator," Rhona Graff, senior vice president, assistant to the president of the Trump Organization, told NBC News via email.
This confirmation was quickly echoed by Trump himself, in a tweet that read, "My Twitter has been seriously hacked ? and we are looking for the perpetrators."
Cut off after a single rogue tweet, the Trump Twitter anomaly was far shorter than the Burger King and Jeep takeovers earlier this week. On Monday, Burger King's Twitter account was hacked and renamed McDonalds, and over the course of a hour, sent out 53 tweets (and garnered 73,421 retweets) making light of the situation. The Tuesday attack on Jeep's Twitter account ? which included the erroneous announcement that the car maker had been taken over by Cadillac ? ceased after just 10 minutes and 13 tweets.
Soon after @Jeep regained control, the Twitter accounts of MTV and BET appeared to be compromised. The MTV account tweeted claims the network had been taken over by BET, and BET tweeted it was now owned by MTV. This turned out to be a publicity stunt by the networks, both owned by Viacom. As NBC News reported on Tuesday, the account of a PR representative warned of the hack ahead of time on Twitter and then both MTV and BET copped to the scheme after the "hack."
NBC News has asked the Trump Organization how Trump was able to regain control of his Twitter account so quickly, and will update this story if we receive a response.
Helen A.S. Popkin goes blah blah blah about the Internet. Tell her to get a real job on Twitterand/or Facebook.
Source: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/trump-twitter-mystery-who-hacked-donald-1C8462918
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22 Şubat 2013 Cuma
Sprint confirms pay-as-you-go service, promises not to throttle speeds or cap data
T-Mobile Monthly4G plans may get an unlimited data tier on January 9th
Samsung's 'Godiva' phone appears on blurrycam with Verizon branding, no physical keyboard
We're still waiting on an official name from Verizon, likely something to do with clouds or the sky, but suspect the official word shouldn't be far off.
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Audi goes arty, crafts A4 replica slot cars for 'quattro experience' installation (video)
So, how'd they do that? Through a combo of 3D printing, a four-wheel drive chassis and, most importantly, a calculated arrangement of traction magnets, the crew was able to get the cars up and running, and even outfitted with in-dash cams. And, in an appropriate modernist twist, there's an app for all of that -- a custom one designed by Audi that runs on the iPad and lets "drivers" steer via a POV feed and onscreen controls. Unfortunately, the whole shebang's only on display in Toronto for the time being. So, unless you're planning a trip to the Great White North anytime soon, the mini-doc after the break's about as close as you're going to get to the real thing.
BlackBerry 10's voice control shows off its Germanic speaking skills (video)
The clip shows the Z10 taking SMS dictation, calling contacts, and playing music -- and it appears to take all those verbal German commands in stride, though we can't say how well it'll deal with less literal languages. We'll let you watch the video after the break to draw your own conclusions, but it's safe to say it looks like BB10 has its answer for Siri and Google Now.
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Mobile Miscellany: week of December 31st, 2012
SAMSUNG GALAXY DISCOVER TO ARRIVE AT BELL ON JANUARY 15TH
MobileSyrup has revealed the impending arrival of the Samsung Galaxy Discover at Bell Mobility. The budget-oriented smartphone contains a 3.5-inch HVGA (480 x 320) display, a single-core 800MHz CPU and a 3-megapixel camera. The Galaxy Discover also features a near-stock implementation of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Pricing was speculated to be in the ballpark of $200, which seems unrealistic, as Telus currently sells the phone for $79 outright. [MobileSyrup]
SHOOTOUT REMATCH: LUMIA 920 WITH PR1.1 UPDATE PITTED AGAINST 808 PUREVIEW
Hopefully you've already taken the opportunity to examine our sample shots that detail the camera improvements that Nokia blessed upon the Lumia 920 with its PR1.1 software update. Now, Steve Litchfield of All About Symbian has taken a different approach with an in-depth comparison between the Lumia 920 (PR1.1) and the 808 PureView. While Nokia's 41-megapixel shooter retains its crown -- with sharper images, less noise and more accurate colors -- Steve concludes that the Lumia 920 is more likely to deliver satisfactory results for typical users. [All About Symbian]
CYANOGENMOD INTRODUCES CHRONUS WIDGET IN LATEST NIGHTLY BUILDS
David van Tonder took New Years Eve to announce a new hybrid clock / calendar / weather widget for CyanogenMod 10.1. Known as Chronus, the widget is functional on both the home screen and the lock screen, and is available within the latest nightly builds. Since the original reveal, David has added options to hide all day events and customize the thickness of fonts. Up next for Chronus, he promises the addition of an analog clock option. [Android Central]
OTHER RANDOM TIDBITS
AT&T announced the arrival of its LTE network in several areas within Michigan. New recipients include Ann Arbor, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Monroe County, Kent County and Ottawa County. [Android Central]
Nova Launcher was updated to version 2.0, which brings the ability to crop wallpaper, scroll infinitely through the app drawer, sort the drawer alphabetically and make dock icons smaller. Paid users can customize the size of app shortcuts and perform swipe actions on desktop icons. [Phandroid]
[Mobile Miscellany photo credit: Thristian / Flickr]
Olympus intros upgraded Stylus Tough TG-2, TG-830 and TG-630 rugged cameras
The body's waterproofing is also resilient enough to survive at a deeper 50 feet, just in case the TG-1 isn't quite a match for that upcoming reef expedition. The TG-2 will arrive in March, and it should undercut its predecessor's original asking price at $380.Those who aren't quite so committed to rough-and-tumble photography still get a few updates of their own. The TG-830 iHS adds geolocation to the TG-820's formula with both GPS and an electronic compass to show the way; its 16-megapixel CMOS sensor is also new, although we're more interested in a newfound option to shoot stills while recording video. At the entry level, the TG-630 iHS is a close cousin of the recent TG-625, adding a front metal plate to the 12-megapixel model we know. The two will ship alongside their bigger sibling in March with respective prices of $280 for the TG-830 and $200 for the TG-630.
DEMAND MORE THAN DURABILITY. THE OLYMPUS STYLUS TOUGH® TG-2 NOW GOES DEEPER AND CAPTURES LIFE CLOSER THAN ANY STYLUS EVER
Dive Underwater to 50 Feet and Capture Microscopic Macros to Reveal a Hidden World
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., January 7, 2013 – Olympus takes rugged durability and DSLR-image quality to new heights (and depths) with the new flagship Tough model: the STYLUS TOUGH TG-2 iHS. It expands on technologies that made its predecessor, the Olympus TOUGH TG-1 iHS, a standout among the Tough series of waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, crushproof and dustproof compact cameras: a high-speed, ultra-bright f2.0 lens with converter-lens system compatibility, iHS technology to shoot brilliant images and incredible 1080p Full HD Video in the most extreme conditions.
Olympus continues to push innovation further so underwater enthusiasts can now explore depths up to 50 feet* with the TG-2 iHS – 10 feet deeper than its predecessor! Of course, it also withstands the rigors of other extreme conditions with its advanced ruggedized body construction that is shockproof up to 6.6 feet*, freezeproof to 14°F*, crushproof to a weight of 220 pounds and dustproof.
This high-speed performer delivers brilliant images courtesy of its high-sensitivity, high-speed 12-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor combined with a blazing fast, DSLR-quality TruePic™ VI image processor. The iHS family of technologies unite for unmatched image quality in challenging shooting conditions with improved lighting, less noise and response times twice as fast as traditional point-and-shoot cameras.
The new Microscopic Macro function boosts zoom magnification from 4x to 14x** with no noticeable loss of image quality from one centimeter away for true macro results. When the doubly powerful Super Resolution zoom is used, aspects of the natural world usually invisible to the naked eye, such as veins on a leaf and the details of an insect's eye, are revealed. High-speed autofocus, enhanced Intelligent Auto for spectacular scene and subject recognition, and 8x Super-resolution zoom (4x optical zoom) produce incredible images in any location. The STYLUS TOUGH TG-2 iHS lens adapter converter ring expands system capability by enabling the addition of a waterproof Fisheye Converter Lens or Teleconverter Lens for use on land or under water.
With five frames-per-second high-speed burst shooting or 60 frames-per-second at 3-megapixel resolution, Movie enthusiasts can shoot 1080p Full HD videos (1920x1080 pixels) while Multi-Motion Movie Image Stabilization compensates for movement during recording to create smoother videos.
A 1:2.0-4.9 wide-aperture high-speed lens enables the user to capture dramatic shots with low depth of field or reduced blur in low light. The Manual aperture priority mode allows the user to set the aperture to give pictures different expressions, or for professional-looking effects like background blur.
In low-light conditions, HDR Backlight Adjustment takes a collage of images at various exposure levels and blends them into one perfectly exposed photo. The camera's LED Illuminator perfectly captures the mood of low-light indoor scenes, beautiful sunsets or late-night outdoor festivities without a bright flash. Shadow Adjustment Technology adjusts shadows within an image shot under backlit conditions so that a subject's face can be revealed even under harsh lighting. Eleven Magic Filters add a range of spectacular effects to both stills and video.
The camera's three-inch, high-resolution OLED display (610K dots) provides excellent visibility in bright situations, enabling composition of the perfect shot in direct sunlight. Mark a special spot on the map with the GPS and e-compass functions that display and record location and landmark information with every shot. The built-in manometer records elevation and water depth and even displays a warning when the user approaches a depth of 50 feet.
Users can easily share their images on a big-screen HDTV in high definition using an optional HDMI cable or on their social networks using the Olympus Image Share smartphone application (via optional Toshiba FlashAir™ SDHC card or optional Eye-Fi Card).
Two bundled lens rings, one in red and one in black, and a premium wrist strap customize the camera's look. The Olympus® PT-053 underwater housing takes the STYLUS TOUGH TG-2 iHS down to depths of 135 feet (45m).
*Waterproof according to IEC standard publication 529 IPX8. Shockproof figures equivalent to MIL Standard according to Olympus test conditions. Freezeproof according to Olympus test conditions.
**35 mm camera equivalent.
U.S. Availability
The Olympus STYLUS TOUGH TG-2 iHS will be available in March.
Estimated Street Price:
Olympus STYLUS TOUGH TG-2 iHS Digital Camera: $379.99 (Available in Black and Red)
MORE TOUGH LOVE: TWO NEW OLYMPUS STYLUS TOUGH® IHS CAMERAS JOIN THE LINEUP
Explore the mountains with the STYLUS TOUGH TG-830 iHS or take a dip in the pool with the STYLUS TOUGH TG-630 iHS
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., January 7, 2013– The Olympus TOUGH line gets even tougher with the new mid-range STYLUS TOUGH TG-830 iHS and entry-level STYLUS TOUGH TG-630 iHS. Active photographers who want an action-packed camera to help them capture brilliant stills and high-speed full 1080p HD video as proof of their rugged adventures will gravitate to the STYLUS TOUGH TG-830 iHS. The rugged TG-830 iHS is perfect for a mountain adventure where a waterproof (down to 33 feet), shockproof (from 6.6-foot drops), crushproof (up to 220 pounds), freezeproof (down to 14°F) and dustproof body can withstand the elements. As intelligent as it is durable, it captures worry-free images in the most challenging environments with a 16-megapixel Back-Side Illuminated CMOS sensor and TruPic VI™ image processor.
Action photography is all about speed. Olympus iHS technology delivers with new high-speed shooting technology on the TG-830 iHS that captures High Speed video at 120 frames per second in 720p and 240 frames per second in HVGA along with High-Speed Sequential shooting of still images at the push of a button. Show off snowboarding stunts and other fast-moving action with slow-motion playback for that special touch. The TG-830 iHS, along with the STYLUS SH-50® iHS, another Olympus compact announced today, includes 60-frames-per-second HD recording, 60i Movie, for smoother images of moving subjects.
Adventurers may not have to leave one peak to capture the action on another thanks to a 5x optical zoom and 10x super-resolution zoom. Never decide between a still image and a movie with Multi- Recording that captures full HD video and images simultaneously. Camera shake caused by trembling hands is counteracted by dual image stabilization that moves the CMOS sensor via a shift-type image stabilization mechanism to reduce image blur. Built-in GPS records and displays locations and landmark information with every image so remembering that special location for birding, hunting, fishing or going downhill is simple.
Also announced today, the Olympus STYLUS TOUGH TG-630 iHS combines much of the technology of the TG-830 iHS in a new design at a budget-friendly price of under $200. The STYLUS TOUGH TG-630 iHS combines spectacular iHS-driven image quality with Olympus' tried-and-true waterproof (16ft), shockproof (5.5ft), freezeproof (14°F) and dustproof durability. Driven by a powerful TruePic VI™ image processor and Backlit-CMOS sensor, the TG-630 iHS captures vibrant stills even in tough lighting conditions, while the High-Speed Sequential Shooting provides frame-by-frame replay of all the action. 1080p Full HD Video, Dual Image Stabilization and advanced features like Backlit HDR, Multi-Motion Movie Image Stabilization and Hand-Held Starlight mean that this little guy is packed full of technology to deliver uncompromising image quality regardless of your surroundings.
Enhanced iAuto in both models automatically detects 34 different scenes like portrait, landscape, macro, and even Snow & Beach. Eleven Magic Art filters capture scenes with creative flair, and beauty make-up mode adds that extra hint of blush when needed.
Users can easily share their images on a big-screen HDTV in high definition using an optional HDMI cable or on their social networks using the Olympus Image Share smartphone application (via optional Toshiba FlashAir™ SDHC card or optional Eye-Fi Card).
U.S. Pricing and Availability
The Olympus STYLUS TOUGH TG-830 iHS will be available in March with an Estimated Street Price: $279.99 (Available in Silver, Black, Red, and Blue)
Samsung's 'Godiva' phone appears on blurrycam with Verizon branding, no physical keyboard
We're still waiting on an official name from Verizon, likely something to do with clouds or the sky, but suspect the official word shouldn't be far off.
[Thanks, Anonymous]
Audi goes arty, crafts A4 replica slot cars for 'quattro experience' installation (video)
So, how'd they do that? Through a combo of 3D printing, a four-wheel drive chassis and, most importantly, a calculated arrangement of traction magnets, the crew was able to get the cars up and running, and even outfitted with in-dash cams. And, in an appropriate modernist twist, there's an app for all of that -- a custom one designed by Audi that runs on the iPad and lets "drivers" steer via a POV feed and onscreen controls. Unfortunately, the whole shebang's only on display in Toronto for the time being. So, unless you're planning a trip to the Great White North anytime soon, the mini-doc after the break's about as close as you're going to get to the real thing.
BlackBerry 10's voice control shows off its Germanic speaking skills (video)
The clip shows the Z10 taking SMS dictation, calling contacts, and playing music -- and it appears to take all those verbal German commands in stride, though we can't say how well it'll deal with less literal languages. We'll let you watch the video after the break to draw your own conclusions, but it's safe to say it looks like BB10 has its answer for Siri and Google Now.
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The Next Generation of Power Tools
Power tools are one of the most important machines for anyone who works in construction or likes taking care of home improvement projects. These tools are extremely important to easily carry out any sort of construction project. With such sophisticated tools, an individual can easily take care of a project without help from several people. With advancements in technology, we can see a lot of high-end tools available in the market. Over the years, many changes have been made to the design of these tools. This has resulted in innovation and made them even more effective and easy to use.
Till a few years back, multipurpose power tools were used for only convenience. However, they were unable to perform as well as tools which were designed for a specific purpose. But this has completely changed in the last few years. With innovations and new designs, multipurpose tools have started performing better than other tools which are designed for a specific purpose. This is the reason why multipurpose power tools are being considered the future of power tool industry.
Multipurpose tools provide a lot of benefits to a user. The first major advantage that multipurpose tools provide is saving space. People don't like to carry a lot of things around these days. Multipurpose tools allow you some freedom from carrying multiple tool boxes whenever you work on a construction project. In future, it may be hard to find single-purpose tools in the market. While using multi-power tools, a person won't even need a lot of batteries. As a result, they could be quite popular in the near future.
Presently, multipurpose power tools may be a bit more expensive than traditional tools. However, their prices may reduce substantially in the next few years. Moreover, in some cases multipurpose tools cost you less money than their counterparts. When you buy traditional tools separately, you may end up paying a lot more than multipurpose tools. People like to maintain a budget and save their money these days. As a result, it is quite certain that multipurpose tools will continue to grow in popularity. Multipurpose tools are not only convenient, but also save a lot of your space and money.
Multipurpose tools are invaluable for construction workers and those men who like to handle repairs and maintenance on their own. With multipurpose tools you don't have to worry about buying separate tools which you will need for a project. As a result, you don't have to shop at multiple places and talk to various dealers. You can simply buy a multipurpose tool from a dealer and you are ready to go. The most important part is that multipurpose tools will be made more efficient in future. They will perform even better than now. This is because of the rising demand of multipurpose tools. It is certain that manufacturing companies will not want to lose valuable customers.
With so many benefits, it is very clear that multipurpose power tools are the next generation of power tools. It is wise to choose multipurpose tools over traditional ones which don't provide so many benefits. Multipurpose tools are a great investment as they are less expensive and perform better than traditional tools.
HTC One Smartphone
For Android fans out there, or more specifically, HTC fans, the wait for the Taiwanese firm’s next flagship smartphone is over. the new HTC One Smartphone is has finally been unveiled today in London and New York, simultaneously (actually, not quite as London’s side experienced a slight delay). sporting a 4.7-inch full HD display that boasts 468 ppi, the focus of the new One is not so much of the processor (though it is still a powerful one) but its all new HTC Sense UI and the industrial design aspect of the handset, plus a megapixel counts debunking UltraPixel Camera that is likely to herald the new era of mobile phone imaging. one of the major highlight of the new Sense would be the BlinkFeed UI that pulls contents ‘that matter most to you’ right to the home screen in a Microsoft tile-like fashion – a feature that would likely be well received among the new age smartphone users (us included!). aesthetically, the matte aluminum finish handset has a beautiful zero-gap design, making the whole phone feels like one single piece without any visible gaps or breaks and it measures an astoundingly thin 4mm at its sides.Looking past the One’s beautiful design (we know it’s hard to), there are few key ‘innovations’ such as dual microphone set up for enhanced audio recording, front-facing stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers known as BoomSound and infrared, which allows you to finally rein control over your TV, media player and the likes without needing those troublesome bridging devices. powered by a 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, other features expected include 2GB of DDR2 RAM, up to 64GB of onboard storage, studio-quality sound with Beats Audio, SenseVoice for clearer call quality even in noisy environments, dedicated HTC ImageChip 2, a 2.1-megapixel wide angle lens front-facing camera with HDR capability, HDR video, a 2,300 mAh battery, plus the obligatory connectivity and sensors such as GPS, digital compass, WiFi (supports ac too), Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, DLNA, microUSB 2.0 with MHL, gyro, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor. the HTC One Smartphone is set to be available globally in 80+ countries via more than 185 operators/retailers in March.
Ferrari R300 Noise-canceling Headphones by Logic3
While the Ferrari R300 Noise-canceling Headphones by Logic3 might not keep your ears safe from the deafening screams of the Formula 1 racers, it will, however, keeps unwanted ambient noise at bay for you to enjoy your favorite tunes. thanks to the incorporation of Active Noise Canceling technology, you can enjoy the amazing sound that Logic3 is known for, dutifully reproduced through its 40mm drivers without the awful ambient disturbances. it is branded under the Maranello marque and so you know the aesthetic is as important as its performance. drawing its design inspiration from the Scuderia Ferrari racing team and various functional aesthetics of GT cars, the R300 features a robust, machined-crafted metal arms, diamond shaped grilles and ultra-soft, breathable ear pads for comfort fit and aiding in sealing in the music while keeping disturbances out. it comes packed with a cool carbon fiber texture trimmed carrying case for storing the R300 when folded and two cables: a three-button remote with integrated mic for Apple devices; and one one-button inline remote for other mobile and media devices, with each detachable cable featuring an anti-tangle design trimmed in woven fabric. basically, it all adds up to a beautiful product that bears the mark and accents of the prancing horse brand. the Ferrari R300 Noise-canceling Headphones by Logic3 sits in the vicinity of the Beats headphones range and hence, it has a price to match too. each pair will set you back at $349. audio-wise we can vouch for it or even begin to justify its price tag.
Turtle Beach Ear Force XP Seven Gaming Headset
If every gamer has a choice, who wouldn’t prefer a full surround sound setup to get the best out of their gaming experience? unfortunately, huge sound doesn’t always get your neighbors’ nod of approval and when the cops come knocking, they certainly won’t be as amused too. the solution? keep those awesome bangs and booms that not quite everybody appreciate to yourself with the Turtle Beach Ear Force XP Seven Tournament Grade Gaming Headset. the Ear Force XP Seven gaming headset delivers Dolby Digital Surround Sound for an immersive 360 degree audio, enabling you to pinpoint the direction of every sound, so you know exactly where the heck is the enemy sniper that have been causing you the painful cycle of re-spawning. some of the highlights include premium 50mm neodymium magnet drivers, true uncompressed (PCM) surround sound, a fully programmable digital sound processor (DSP), Audio Control Unit (ACU) for precise surround sound, powerful audio presets and customization, smartphone or digital media player compatible (via the ACU) for enjoying music or take calls, voice morphing, digital optical connection, separate game and chat USB channels for individual volume control, dynamic chat boost that automatically increases the chat volume as the game sound level increases and ear guard with blast limiter that limits the intensity of explosions and gunfire so that you get to keep your hearing for another day. the Turtle Beach Ear Force XP Seven Gaming Headset is available now for $279.95 a pair.
Digital Storm Bolt Titan Edition Gaming PC
Gaming technology evolves so quickly that there’s no real good time to buy a gaming PC but now that the world’s fastest graphics, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan Graphics Card is official, perhaps this is the good time. Digital Storm is among the first PC maker to offer a gaming rig packed with this new awesome graphics card. dubbed the Digital Storm Bolt Titan Edition Gaming PC, it has all the neat Bolt chassis features such as vents near each critical component, large top and rear vents to eliminate any stagnant air within the system, and a dedicated air channel created by a slotted side vent that aids in cooling the power supply. the Bolt is powered by Intel Core i7 3770K quad-core processor with a clock speed of 3.5GHz, backed by 16GB DDR3 RAM. other features include ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe mainboard, a 500W Digital Storm Certified Gold Rated BOLT Edition power supply, 120GB Corsair Neutron GTX SSD and 1TB hard drive, DVD reader/writer, built-in Ethernet and wireless connectivity, high-performance cooler with five heat pipes and it comes preloaded with 64-bit Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium. apart from its lust-worthy hard specs, the Digital Storm Bolt Titan Edition Gaming PC also touted as the slimmest gaming computer ever, measuring just 3.6″ wide. however, this awesome prowess doesn’t come cheap: expect the Titan Edition to set you back at $2,499. then again, it should not come as a surprise as the GTX Titan itself already retails for nearly 1g.