Tablet Buying Guide for Holiday Season with Latest Configured Devices: Introduced by Intel

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Intel published a holiday guide with all the latest configured tablet devices, with windows 8.1 platform. This guide contains some of the advanced tablets of Dell, HP, Lenovo and etc.<br /><br />Buyers are going crazy about <a href="http://pc-gadgetworld.blogspot.com/search/label/windows%208.1" target="_blank">Windows 8.1</a> tablet devices, which are full of advanced features. Intel, decided to list these devices, to be bought easily by the customers. The book containing this list is called “Buying Guide”, focuses on some of the latest Windows 8.1 tablets.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCAkUe8Xyx3B4G7CKfqgXJJBcSVvym-MyO36tdrwIVWDK0jKzMMJByRSpPzFMQmTV6gsnSjlLE652G1yx4U_okL4xRbaeh3xNXQujMigb5ConKlkLspFK1GLoej8py4r7kS2CF1HXjFA/s1600/Intel+Tablet+buying+guide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tablet Buying Guide for Holiday Season with Latest Configured Devices: Introduced by Intel" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCAkUe8Xyx3B4G7CKfqgXJJBcSVvym-MyO36tdrwIVWDK0jKzMMJByRSpPzFMQmTV6gsnSjlLE652G1yx4U_okL4xRbaeh3xNXQujMigb5ConKlkLspFK1GLoej8py4r7kS2CF1HXjFA/s1600/Intel+Tablet+buying+guide.jpg" title="Tablet Buying Guide for Holiday Season with Latest Configured Devices: Introduced by Intel" width="314" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cNet</td></tr></tbody></table>The common thing in all of the listed tablet is, they use Intel Atom Z3000 quad-core “Bay Trail” processors. These processors are basically used to deliver up to twice the CPU performance and twice the GPU performance of previous Atom chips, and more battery life includes 3 weeks of standby.<br /><br />The guide contains approx. 13 items, some of major tablets among them are:<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>8-inch Dell venue, which is a complete windows 8.1 device and a price tag of $299 only. This system contains quad-core processor, 8-inch display, 1280 X 800 IPS screen, 2 GB of RAM and many more. The more the configuration user wants, more the price will be increased.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>HP-Omni, recently entered in the Microsoft Store. Specification includes 1920 X 1080 resolution and 10.1-inch full HD display, same processor but model no may be changed, 32 GB of storage, 2 GB of RAM, and many more. It have more weight than above Dell Venue. The price of this system would be approx. $399.</li></ul><br />It have some 2 in 1 devices which includes ASUS transformer Book T100 at only $399, Lenovo Yoga 2 pro at $999, and etc.</div>

Dell HP Intel Tablet windows 8.1 Tablet Buying Guide for Holiday Season with Latest Configured Devices: Introduced by Intel

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Naya Rivera on Her First Kiss and Love for Robin Thicke [ BeritaTerkini ]

<h2>‘Glee’ and Latin Hot List star also recalls a good day with Corey Monteith</h2> <div class="body"> <p>Naya Rivera, who stars as the super foxy and supercilious Santana on <em>Glee</em>, is heading up our 2013 Latin Hot List and gracing the flip cover of the new issue of <em>Rolling Stone</em>. In case all that just whets your appetite, here’s some bonus Rivera:</p> <p></p> <p><strong>On reality TV:</strong><br> “That’s how I unwind: red wine and reality TV. I love all the <em>Housewives</em>, but I’ll watch anything, even Honey Boo Boo. There’s something very endearing about reality TV. When you grow up, you’re so busy and you don’t get to be around your family as much as you used to. But then watching other people’s families in their homes, just doing normal things that you miss, it’s nice.”</p> <p></p> <p>Watch Chris Colfer Share His Favorite ‘Glee’ Moments</p> <p></p> <p><strong>On her first kiss:</strong><br> “I was 13, and it was a family friend. We were in a movie theater, and our moms were behind us. They used to take us on supervised dates, to go ride go-carts or whatever. It was that Denzel Washington movie where his son was really sick and needed some organ, and he went through hell and high water to get it [<em>John Q</em>]. It was a bad movie. We were like, ‘Let’s go see that really adult, intense movie.’”</p> <p></p> <p><strong>On Robin Thicke:</strong><br> “His first album, <em>A Beautiful World</em>, totally changed my life. It came out when I was 16, and I thought it was the best album ever. I never found anybody who connected with it like I did – my friends were listening to punk rock – until I met Kevin McHale [who plays Artie on <em>Glee</em>]. One day I was talking to him and said, ‘Well, you know, <em>Beautiful World</em> is the best album of all time.’ He said, ‘Wait, you feel the same way about that album?’ So now we play it all the time.”</p> <p></p> <p><strong>On cooking:</strong><br> “I like to throw dinner parties and go all-out – start with a cheese course and then move on to the appetizers. Last night, I bought three holiday magazines from the grocery store – <em>Bon Appetit</em>, <em>Better Homes and Gardens –</em> and started putting the recipes in paper protectors, categorizing them in binders. That’s the little Susie Homemaker in me.”</p> <p></p> <p><strong>On her <em>Glee</em> costar, the late Cory Monteith:</strong><br> “I have so many memories of Cory. This is a good one: two years ago, we were filming a scene and got off at nine o’clock. I said, ‘Do you want to get a drink? I’ll take you to this place that’s really cool, the Roof.’ So we go there and we were sitting in this bungalow by the fire for three and a half hours, drinking these great bourbon cocktails, chatting about life and having a blast. Then I drove him back to the Paramount parking lot, because that’s where his car was, and I played him a bunch of songs I was doing. He was also in a band, so he was always playing me their songs. It was a good day.”</p> <p></p> <p><strong>On planning her wedding to hip-hop artist Big Sean:</strong><br> “I went wedding-dress shopping with my friends, my mom and her best friend, and it was so fun. We rented a stretch limo – and no, I did not call the paparazzi on myself. They live outside my house now that I’m engaged. But we drank a lot of champagne and danced in the limo – seat-dancing. It was really magical. I got to try on dresses and look like a little princess. Dreams are coming true.”</p> <p></p> <p><strong>On when she feels most alive:</strong><br> “In my car on the freeway, playing a great song that I haven’t heard in a long time. Like a dog, with my head out the window and my tongue out.”</p> </div> //<!--[CDATA[ jQuery(".gmframe").load(function (){jQuery(this).remove();}); //]]--> <br><br>

Naya Rivera on Her First Kiss and Love for Robin Thicke [ BeritaTerkini ]

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16-Nov-2013 17:07

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Miranda Kerr denies photoshopping her own curves

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><img src="http://a57.foxnews.com/global.fncstatic.com/static/managed/img/Entertainment/660/371/miranda%20kerr%20victoria" width="600"/> </p><br /><p>November 7, 2012 Miranda Kerr presents a creation during the Victoria Secret Fashion Show in New YorkReuters</p><br /><p>Miranda Kerr says she 'had no idea' that an image she posted of herself on Instagram earlier this week had been photoshopped.</p><br /><p>The Aussie super model responded to the photo furor and confessed, 'Hi guys, here is the original VS image! When I re-posted the photo this week to support the girls I screen grabbed it off the internet when I was working in Japan. I had no idea it was photoshopped. All good intentions- sorry for the confusion and congratulations to the girls for such a great show!'</p><br /><p>The 30-year-old had posted a picture on Tuesday, November 12 of herself backstage at the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion show posing with Doutzen Kroes and Alessandra Ambrosio. The image was almost the same as the one she had posted last November except for a couple of crucial details. Kerr's waist looks considerably leaner, her stomach is more defined and her face has been cast with a flattering glow while her fellow Angel's faces remain the same.</p><br /><p>Kerr who recently separated from hubby Orlando Bloom is no longer a Victoria's Secret Angel. She was in Japan celebrating a magazine cover while the other Angels strutted down the runway for the annual lingerie show.</p><br /></div>

ENTERTAINMENT Miranda Kerr denies photoshopping her own curves

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Geithner takes private equity job

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><img src="http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/dam/assets/131116175626-tim-geithner-620xa.jpg" width="600"/><br /><p>Tim Geithner, who stepped down as Treasury Secretary in January, will start in March as president and managing director of private equity firm Warburg Pincus.</p><br />Former Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, who has spent most of his career working for the government, is taking a job in finance.<br /><p>Warburg Pincus, a firm engaged in buying and selling companies, said Saturday that Geithner will start at the firm as president and managing director in March.</p><br /><p>Geithner told the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the move, that he will play a 'substantive role in helping ... manage the firm.'</p><br /><p>In a statement, Warburg Pincus said Geithner will 'work closely' with its co-chief executives on strategy, management and investing.</p><br /><p>A mainstay of President Obama's first-term cabinet, Geithner was an architect of the government's response to the financial crisis.</p><br /><p>Geithner was widely associated with the TARP bank rescue, which was ushered through Congress by former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and then managed by Geithner after the Bush-Obama transition.</p><br /><p>The controversial TARP was seen by some as a bailout of fat cat bankers. And some credited it with stabilizing the economy and helping avoid a deeper recession.</p><br /><p>The day word leaked that Obama would name Geithner to lead Treasury, in the tumultuous period after the 2008 election, the Dow gained nearly 500 points.</p><br /><p>When the crisis began, Geithner was president of the New York Federal Reserve, which helps oversee Wall Street. All told, he ran the New York Fed from 2003 until 2009.</p><br /><p>Geithner, 52, left Washington in January 2013 and was succeeded by Jack Lew as Treasury chief. He first went to work at Treasury in 1988 and was later a top deputy to Treasury secretaries Robert Rubin and Larry Summers.</p><br /><p>Reports surfaced after he left office that Geithner is writing a book about the financial crisis.</p><br /><p>Warburg Pincus, established nearly 50 years ago, is a top player in private equity and manages $35 billion in assets.</p><br /><p>In a deal this summer, Warburg sold eyecare specialist Bausch & Lomb to Valeant Pharmaceuticals for $8.7 billion. Years earlier, Warburg had led a private takeover of Bausch & Lomb. <img src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/money/images/bug.gif" width="600"/> </p><br /><p>First Published: November 16, 2013: 8:08 AM ET</p><br /></div>

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Zodiak Pisces

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b>Pisces zodiac</b> Newest Today - Stars birth or often known by the name of the zodiac is a predictions are not sure, please advise me at once to read but do not believe in fear became idolaters, and the similarity is a coincidence accuracy can not be in the zodiac use as a measure to change the fate of a major but Pray. But for just the knowledge please refer Zodiak Today.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Zodiak Pisces" border="0" height="150" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KLCnTc9eHo8/UemBWbdPTmI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/_gJYeQw9zVQ/s200/Zodiak+Pisces.jpg" title="Zodiak Pisces" width="200" /></div><br />ARIES | TAURUS | GEMINI | CENCER | LEO | VIRGO | LIBRA | SCORPIO | SAGITTARIUS | CAPRICORN | AQUARIUS<br /><br />Pisces zodiac Today<br /><br /><br />GENERAL<br />You should be good to share time on this week. Set a time as possible so you can spend it with people who are important in your life. You need to convince yourself and fend off negative influences, lest you easily believe and change your mind. Use your energy in this week to make yourself happy and do something positive.<br /><br />LOVE<br />You will find that it turns out that love is not always realistic, sometimes there are people who did not expect such love stories in the movies or fairy tales. Meet with people like this will make you feel irritated and uncomfortable. But do not trigger blur, you better learn and give him a chance first. Pairs: An unusual case of a sudden disturb your relationship, try to find out in advance and do not trigger the conclusion that you are not sure. This week relationship if you and he are not going as you expected you need to do is to give a short distance.<br /><br />CAREER AND FINANCE<br />Your wisdom increases when dealing with the problem, for it is better not complain when you come rushing flood basin this week. If your boss suddenly ask the opinion of you, but had never invite you to talk, this is not a bad thing you know. It may be that this is a good thing and it is for your career advancement. Just give input which is not too patronizing and with a flexible language. Sometimes act as a companion to make others feel more trusting and comfortable conversation. Meet with people who like to boast better not to respond with pride as well, talk as if you're down and under them. Soon they will also fall affected his own spiel.</div>

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Today! Celebrate A Philadelphia Veteran With PTSD – Help Us Rescue A Service Dog! [ BeritaTerkini ]

<p><b>Every 65 minutes a veteran commits suicide according to the Department of Veterans Affairs;</b> most suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). This horrible epidemic is among the 2.4 million veterans and active duty members returning home – 184 new cases are diagnosed every single day!   K9s For Warriors rescues dogs prior to being euthanized and trains them to be service dogs for Veterans with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury. This program is 100% proven, transparent and successful!  94% of every dollar donated to K9s For Warriors goes directly to the Veteran & service dogs.  Only 6% is used on fundraising and overhead. Shari Duval, the Founder and Executive Director of K9s For Warriors doesn't receive a salary.</p> <div> <p><strong><span>We hope you can you can attend our benefit  on Saturday November 16, 2013 at the Loews Hotel or if you are unable consider donating $ 10.00, $ 100.00 or what ever amount you can afford to help a Veteran with PTSD in Philadelphia receive a service dog from K9s For Warriors.</span></strong></p> <p>In 1999, Wendy Diamond founded <i>Animal Fair Media</i> and is a pioneer in the pet industry; merging celebrity, pop culture and animal rescue. She changed the face of the pet market and animal rescue world forever. Since she launched Animal Fair Media, the number of animals euthanized annually has dropped by 58 percent, from 12 million to 4 million this past year.</p> <p>After learning the troubling statistic that every 65 minutes a veteran struggling with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) commits suicide, Diamond made the decision to embark on a journey to help veterans suffering with PTSD and pair them with rescued service dogs. Diamond commented, "Veterans have fought selflessly for our freedom and it's time that the two and four-legged roll over and fight for them."</p> <p><img alt="images" class="aligncenter" height="220" src="http://animalfair.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/images-161x220.jpg" width="161"></p> <p><i>Animal Fair Media</i> and Wendy have set off on The Bark Business ten-city national tour. This tour is uniquely exciting as Wendy will be raising awareness and donations for the K9s For Warriors. The ten city nationwide tour will promote a positive work environment, with both small and large businesses joining together for social good by supporting K9s For Warriors!</p> <p>Wendy Diamond has dedicated her new book, <i>How To Train Your Boss to Roll Over</i>, to all the veterans who work tirelessly and selflessly defending our freedoms. The book is an entertaining and instructional manual threaded with Wendy's trademark levity and wit that reinterprets successful dog-training strategies for the workplace. On the tour, Wendy will encourage everyone in the work world to engage in social good and make a difference by supporting our veterans through K9s For Warriors.</p> <p>In Philadelphia, we will honor Scott, 37, who was a Sergeant in the United States Army, where he served for 10 years. He graduated from K9s For Warriors in March 2013, where he was paired with Whiskey, a Labrador. Whiskey and her littermates were turned over to the LeonCountyAnimalCareCenter in Florida due to hard times for their owner. She was found and fostered by an amazing family who donated her to the K9s For Warriors Program. Whiskey is a sweet, sensitive girl who immediately fell in love with her warrior, Scott. The two of them play endless hours of fetch, Whiskey's favorite game. Scott has shared that he was suicidal before coming to K9s For Warriors, but woke up on day four of the program and realized that that was no longer true thanks to Whiskey.  This is true recovery!</p> <p>Thanks to our generous sponsors, the tour will 100% benefit K9s For Warriors. Ellen DeGeneres' pet food company, Halo, Purely for Pets knows that natural nutrition is imperative for service dogs (and all dogs) because it ensures a long, happy life with their parents, and are on board with supporting the K9s For Warriors Bark Business Benefit Tour! American Express Open has partnered with us to empower and support Veteran small business owners. The Loews and Omni pet-friendly hotels are graciously providing the space for the Bark Business Breakfast, so we can gather, raise money, and get the bark out about K9s For Warriors!</p> <p><strong>Please watch this video to understand the importance of your donation:)</strong></p> <p>The Bark Business Breakfast makes its way to Philadelphia on Saturday November 16, 2013 at the Loews Hotel from 10AM-12Noon.</p> <p><strong><i>Please donate to this wonderful charity or attend our benefit on November 16  in Philadelphia to celebrate our Veterans!  </i></strong></p> <div> <h2>Bark Business Benefit Tour in Philadelphia</h2> <h2>Please join us for a patriotic breakfast to honor K9s For Warriors, meet graduates and celebrate National Service Dog Month!</h2> <h2>Date:   Saturday November 16, 2013</h2> <h2>Time:  10AM-12Noon</h2> <h2>Attire: <span>Red</span>, White, and <span>Blue</span>!</h2> <h2>Place: Loews Hotel 1200 Market Street  Philadelphia, PA 19107</h2> </div> <p><em>For the Best that Pet Lifestyle and Animal Welfare has to offer follow Wendy Diamond on </em><em><b>Facebook</b></em><em><b>,</b></em><em> </em><em><b>Twitter</b></em><em><b>, </b></em>and right here at <em><b>AnimalFair.com</b></em><em><b>!</b></em></p> <h2></h2> </div> <p><br><br></p><h3>Bark about it!</h3> <p> comments</p> <p class="tags">Tags: animal fair, Bobby Duval, Brett Simon, Department of Veteran Affairs, K9 for Warriors, K9′s For Wounded Warrior Program/Rescue, military-related stresses, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, service dog, Shari Duval, shelter dogs, soldiers, veterans, wendy diamond</p> jQuery(".gmframe").load(function (){jQuery(this).remove();});<br><br>

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Taylor Swift gets dissed by Victoria Secret model

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><img src="http://a57.foxnews.com/global.fncstatic.com/static/managed/img/Entertainment/660/371/taylor%20swift%20victoria" width="600"/> </p><br /><p>Singer Taylor Swift performs as model Cara Delevingne (R) presents a creation during the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York, November 13, 2013. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT FASHION) - RTX15CKZ</p><br /><p>According to one Victoria Secret model, singer Taylor Swift should not have graced the stage at the lingerie company's annual fashion show. Us magazine reported that Australian stunner Jessica Hart was approached by WWD magazine at an after-party to share her opinion of the leggy singer's performance on the catwalk and it was not pretty.</p><br /><p>When asked if the 'I Knew You Were Trouble' singer could pull off being a Victoria's Secret Model she bluntly replied, 'No.'</p><br /><p>'I think, you know what, God bless her heart. I think she's great,' the super model continued.</p><br /><p>'But I don't know, to me, she didn't fit. I don't know if I should say that. I think what you find is that for a lot of us, we've been working for 14, 15 years; what it takes to make it here comes from experience and confidence and knowing how to be confident with yourself. I think it comes with age. It's definitely the benchmark of all jobs,' she explained.</p><br /><p>But not all the angels felt the same way. Karlie Kross, a 21-year-old Angel gushed to Us magazine that, 'she and I need to be best friends! I think she's the coolest young girl. She a great role model and I love her music.'</p><br /><p>Click here for more http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/taylor-swift-dissed-by-victorias-secret-model-jessica-hart-after-fashion-show-she-didnt-fit-20131511</p><br /></div>

ENTERTAINMENT Taylor Swift gets dissed by Victoria Secret model

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16-Nov-2013 16:06

China to ease one-child policy: state media - Hindustan Times :: <a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/china-to-ease-one-child-policy-state-media/article1-1151604.aspx">http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/china-to-ease-one-child-policy-state-media/article1-1151604.aspx</a><br /><br><br /><br>Remains are likely missing Calif. family - The Detroit News :: <a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131116/NATION/311160019/Remains-likely-missing-Calif-family?odyssey%3Dmod%257Cnewswell%257Ctext%257CFRONTPAGE%257Cp">http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131116/NATION/311160019/Remains-likely-missing-Calif-family?odyssey%3Dmod%257Cnewswell%257Ctext%257CFRONTPAGE%257Cp</a><br /><br><br /><br>San Francisco rail board wants to reopen talks, angering unions - Reuters :: <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/16/usa-bart-sanfrancisco-idUSL2N0J109L20131116">http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/16/usa-bart-sanfrancisco-idUSL2N0J109L20131116</a><br /><br><br /><br>Name of NYC's 'Baby Hope' added to headstone - USA TODAY :: <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/11/16/baby-hope-ny-murder/3612943/">http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/11/16/baby-hope-ny-murder/3612943/</a><br /><br><br /><br>James Piereson: JFK—Casualty of the Cold War - Wall Street Journal :: <a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303680404579141811376490546">http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303680404579141811376490546</a><br /><br><br /><br>Rob Ford hires 'dean' of Ontario municipal law for council fight - Toronto Star :: <a href="http://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2013/11/15/rob_ford_hires_dean_of_ontario_municipal_law_for_council_fight.html">http://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2013/11/15/rob_ford_hires_dean_of_ontario_municipal_law_for_council_fight.html</a><br /><br><br /><br>Obama struggles to save his cherished health law from the clutches of his own ... - Washington Post :: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/obama-struggles-to-save-his-cherished-health-law-from-the-clutches-of-his-own-administration/2013/11/16/63c17cd2-4ec1-11e3-97f6-ed8e3053083b_story.html">http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/obama-struggles-to-save-his-cherished-health-law-from-the-clutches-of-his-own-administration/2013/11/16/63c17cd2-4ec1-11e3-97f6-ed8e3053083b_story.html</a><br /><br><br /><br>Calif. Boy With Leukemia Wows Crowds as 'Batkid' - ABC News :: <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/san-francisco-calling-batkid-fight-crime-20901893">http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/san-francisco-calling-batkid-fight-crime-20901893</a><br /><br><br /><br>Aid flows to typhoon survivors as Philippines struggles to rebuild - Reuters :: <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/16/us-philippines-typhoon-idUSBRE9A603Q20131116">http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/16/us-philippines-typhoon-idUSBRE9A603Q20131116</a>

16-Nov-2013 16:06

China to ease one-child policy: state media - Hindustan Times :: http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/china-to-ease-one-child-policy-st...

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Why the US is poised for off

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>Better smartphone choices and greater consumer awareness are two reasons to abandon the two-year tether.</p><br /><p><img src="http://asset1.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/12/05/Jessica_Dolcourt_60x43.jpg" width="600"/> </p><br /><img src="http://asset3.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim2/2013/11/04/nexus-5-35828372-6374_610x407.jpg" width="600"/><br /><p>For about as long as there have been cell phones, US carriers have had a stranglehold over the purchasing experience. The two-year contract has reigned supreme here in the States, with providers heavily subsidizing the cost of high-priced handsets. But for some buyers, times are changing.</p><br /><p>T-Mobile's brassy, vocal assault on the status quo is making the retail cost of smartphones more transparent, while Google's lower-cost Nexus is a sure to lure customers away from premium-priced phones.</p><br /><p>While the majority of phone customers are likely to stick with the contract formula, especially if they're on a family plan already, others are showing greater interest in no-contract commitments.</p><br /><p>Phone choice: A better spread If there's one poster phone for the no-contract experience, it's Google's Nexus 5. Made by LG, but sold off-contract in the US by Google through its Play Store and T-Mobile, the Nexus 5 loudly challenges the merits of higher-priced rivals with its high-end specs and affordable $350 cost.</p><br /><p>Sprint and AT&T also sell the Nexus 5 on contract, but here in the US, the Nexus 5's sub-$400 sticker price is a steal for a handset that has a more up-to-date processor and OS than the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One Android front-runners, the latter of which has a full retail charge that costs hundreds of dollars more.</p><br /><p>Google's Nexus line has been a strong alternative for a few years now, but is picking up more momentum with this model, which delivers the LTE that Americans crave alongside robust features and that lower price. While it's too early to collect sales data quite yet, the Nexus 5 is in a strong position going into the holiday surge.</p><br /><p>Beyond the Nexus 5, second-tier carriers like MetroPCS (now owned by T-Mobile), Virgin and Boost Mobile, and Cricket carry a wider range of handsets, including pricey premium options like the iPhone 5S and Samsung Galaxy S4.</p><br /><p>Customers typically pay a lower monthly data rate, but a higher up-front cost for the phone, and can leave at any time without getting smacked by an early termination penalty.</p><br /><p>On the Windows Phone side of the house, Nokia has been chipping away at smartphone costs, driving down the full retail price of midrange models such as the $350 Lumia 1320 phablet. While that handset isn't expected to come to the US yet, it still could find a home with these prepaid carriers.</p><br /><p>There's also the Lumia 520, which costs $100 with a prepaid AT&T GoPhone plan, and the $120 T-Mobile variant, the Lumia 521. While both are low-end models that lack LTE, they do contain some software extras to help round out the experience.</p><br /><p>Fiercer competition T-Mobile deserves most of the credit for making the off-contract business model more appealing, after killing off contracts last March.</p><br /><p>Backed by CEO John Legere's war of words, with Verizon and AT&T especially, T-Mobile is taking on the role of innovator, while others react.</p><br /><img src="http://asset2.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim2/2013/07/10/2_-_John_Legere_again_TMobile.jpg" width="600"/><br /><p>(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET)</p><br /><p>We saw this when T-Mo introduced it's early upgrade program, Jump, and we see it to some extent with installment pricing as the route to phone ownership, which includes a lower up-front cost followed by monthly payments.</p><br /><p>So far, T-Mobile's tactics have been incredibly successful; the carrier gained 1 million customers in the third quarter, the most it's ushered in after beginning the contracts-are-evil campaign.</p><br /><p>If T-Mobile can keep interest piqued, it can pull even more subscribers away from Verizon and AT&T, its biggest rivals. Edicts like free international texts and data for travelers is almost guaranteed to make that happen.</p><br /><p>Although T-Mobile alone commands any changes in the tide so far, smaller prepaid carriers also have a chance to benefit as former contract subscribers become interested in other no-contract options.</p><br /><p>Midrange good enough? In mature markets like the US, contracts level the playing field of cost, making high-end smartphones seem more affordable and attainable. That often makes the choice to buy a premium handset simpler, since the off-contract difference is closer to $50 or $100, rather than a $200 or even $300 spread.</p><br /><img src="http://asset2.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim2/2013/09/18/01iPhone5s_35781409_septimius_610x436.jpg" width="600"/><br /><p>(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET)</p><br /><p>As in countries dominated by unlocked, off-contract phones, even a small step toward no-contract payments could see customers happy with midrange or upper-middle phones like the Nexus 5, iPhone 5C, and HTC One Mini (if the latter weren't a carrier exclusive here) -- models that come with features that are capable, but not cutting edge.</p><br /><p>Contract carriers retain the upper hand Despite T-Mobile's bold appeal, there are logical reasons to stay put with contract carriers.</p><br /><p>For instance, it takes no effort to stick around, but it does to calculate expenditures and cost savings with a new carrier home -- especially if you're thinking of moving the entire family over.</p><br /><p>Then there's the argument that the contract does little harm if you're the type of person who will probably stick with the same provider for far longer than the two-year minimum.</p><br /><p>There's also the handy subsidy, which gets you the phone at close to its manufacturing cost. For instance, IHS iSuppli's iPhone 5S teardown estimates the bill of materials at about $200, the same price you can buy the phone on contract. The counter-argument here, is that over the life span of two years, you'll likely spend more paying for pricier data with a contract carrier than you might with a no-contract competitor.</p><br /><p>What say you? T-Mobile's aspirations and agitations are clearly changing the way some US phone owners think about how they buy their phones, a position that's backed by a growing roster of robust phones that pack in a lot of robust features for a significantly lower cost. If we see a sustained step toward the no-contract option, these are two major reasons why.</p><br /><p>Why do you stick with your particular carrier, and are you thinking of making the switch? If you've recently moved from contract to off-contract, what prompted the change? I'd love to hear your stance in the comments below.</p><br /><img src="http://asset0.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/01/04/SU_postheader_270x189.jpg" width="600"/><br /><p>(Credit: CNET)</p><br /><p>Smartphones Unlocked<i>is a monthly column that dives deep into the inner workings of your trusty smartphone.</i> </p><br /><p><img src="http://asset3.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/html/news/clear.gif" width="600"/> </p><br /></div>

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How To Support The People And Animal Victims Of Typhoon Haiyan [ BeritaTerkini ]

<div id="attachment_33804" class="wp-caption aligncenter"> <img alt="A dog left in the Philipiines' ruins" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-33804" height="220" src="http://animalfair.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/doggyphillines-328x220.jpg" width="328"><p class="wp-caption-text">A dog left stranded in the Philippines' ruins.</p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p> <h3><span>Animal Fair Media sends our prayers and thoughts to the people and animals dealing with one of the most powerful storms recorded in history, super typhoon Haiyan. The monster storm has killed at least 10,000 people in the central Philippines, with huge waves devastating coastal villages and one of the main cities in the region. Haiyan destroyed about 70 to 80 percent of structures in its path as it swept through Leyte province on Friday. </span></h3> <p>The Philippine National Red Cross fears typhoon Haiyan caused a "very high number of fatalities" – and there search and rescue efforts have been deterred by looters. Philippines' President Benigno Aquino III said Sunday that he was considering declaring a state of emergency or martial law in the hard-hit city of Tacloban.</p> <p><img alt="Red Cross Dog" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-33805" height="199" src="http://animalfair.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Red-Cross-Dog.jpg" width="250"></p> <p>Please see how you can help the typhoon Haiyan people and animals through UNICEF and The Red Cross.</p> <p>In case of a catastrophe, the authorities will take care of the citizens, but sadly few people will take care of pets. This is why you need to get everything ready to care for your pet, should you have to face a natural disaster. Here are some useful tips to help you.</p> <ol start="1" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal">If a disaster leaves you and your pet trapped indoors, always make sure there is an emergency supply of your pet's favorite food on "paw". Just as important is a strong water supply. Always have many bottles of fresh water available, as running water may not work in your home.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Always keep your pet close in tornado season. Should there be an alert, you can grab your furry friend and take shelter with him.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">You may not be able to get in touch with your Veterinarian, so if your four-legged pal takes any medication, make sure you have enough to last at least a week.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">If you must leave your home, it is helpful to have a pet carrier available, but make sure it is one that your dog or cat is used to and will enter voluntarily. To ensure that your pet does not make a break for it, use a carrier that can be locked and is inescapable.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Bring some of your pet's favorite belongings, such as blankets, toys and treats. Chances are your pet will be frightened or confused, so it is a good idea to bring familiar things that will keep Fido or Fluffy at ease.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">In any emergency situation, people, as well as pets, will be frightened. Comfort your pet by remaining calm and speaking in a reassuring and soothing tone. Also pay attention to body language such as shaking and clinging.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Practice makes perfect. Having a well thought out escape plan can save your life and your pet's life. Every once in a while, try some evacuation exercises with your family and pooch or feline. This can help make an evacuation much more organized and calm for all involved.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">It is very important for your pet to always wear his or her collar with proper identification. This is similar to a human always having their driver's license with them. Pet parents can also have a tiny microchip implanted in their pet to help locate them in case they are separated. These precautions can ensure a happy reunion if you are separated from your furry friend!</li> <li class="MsoNormal">If you and your pet are separated, pay daily visits to local shelters, animal control facilities, veterinary offices and kennels until you have found it. You can also post photos of your lost pet. If your pet has tattoos, a microchip or other permanent identification, this will increase the chances of finding it. Be aware that collars and tags are sometimes lost.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Always have a pet first aid kit ready.</li> </ol><p><i>For the Best that Pet Lifestyle and Animal Welfare has to offer follow Wendy Diamond on </i><b><i>Facebook</i></b><b><i>,</i></b><i> </i><b><i>Twitter</i></b><b><i>, </i></b>and right here at <b><i>AnimalFair.com</i></b><b><i>!</i></b></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><br><br></p><h3>Bark about it!</h3> <p> comments</p> <p class="tags">Tags: Animal Fair Media, animal rescue, disaster animal rescue, Leyte, Philippine National Red Cros, Philippine Typhoon Haiyan, President Benigno Aquino III, Super Typhoon, Tacloban, Typhoon Haiyan, UNICEF, wendy diamond</p> jQuery(".gmframe").load(function (){jQuery(this).remove();});<br><br>

How To Support The People And Animal Victims Of Typhoon Haiyan [ BeritaTerkini ]

A dog left stranded in the Philippines' ruins.     Animal Fair Media sends our prayers and thoughts to the people and animals ...

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16-Nov-2013 15:05

Libya: US Offers Rewards in Benghazi - New York Times :: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/16/world/africa/libya-us-offers-rewards-in-benghazi.html">http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/16/world/africa/libya-us-offers-rewards-in-benghazi.html</a><br /><br><br /><br>China to ease one-child policy: state media - Hindustan Times :: <a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/china-to-ease-one-child-policy-state-media/article1-1151604.aspx">http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/china-to-ease-one-child-policy-state-media/article1-1151604.aspx</a><br /><br><br /><br>Remains found in desert are California couple missing since 2010, police say - CNN :: <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/15/us/california-bodies-found/">http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/15/us/california-bodies-found/</a><br /><br><br /><br>A man of contrasts, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford leads his 'nation' in controversy - CNN :: <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/15/world/toronto-mayor-rob-ford-profile/">http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/15/world/toronto-mayor-rob-ford-profile/</a><br /><br><br /><br>Batkid takes on the Riddler in San Francisco - <a href="http://Telegraph.co.uk">Telegraph.co.uk</a> :: <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/10454048/Batkid-takes-on-the-Riddler-in-San-Francisco.html">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/10454048/Batkid-takes-on-the-Riddler-in-San-Francisco.html</a><br /><br><br /><br>Bomb hits Afghan capital before talks on US deal - USA TODAY :: <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/11/16/bomb-kabul-afghanistan-loya-jirga/3613049/">http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/11/16/bomb-kabul-afghanistan-loya-jirga/3613049/</a><br /><br><br /><br>Philippines Expands Relief as Survivors Say Aid Remains Scarce - Businessweek :: <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-11-15/philippine-storm-survivor-aid-slowed-by-destroyed-infrastructure">http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-11-15/philippine-storm-survivor-aid-slowed-by-destroyed-infrastructure</a><br /><br><br /><br>Health care: Obama's fix for canceled plans throws insurers a curveball - Christian Science Monitor :: <a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2013/1116/Health-care-Obama-s-fix-for-canceled-plans-throws-insurers-a-curveball">http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2013/1116/Health-care-Obama-s-fix-for-canceled-plans-throws-insurers-a-curveball</a><br /><br><br /><br>'Dallas 1963': dark days before the Kennedy assassination - The Seattle Times :: <a href="http://seattletimes.com/html/books/2022252621_dallas1963minutaglioxml.html">http://seattletimes.com/html/books/2022252621_dallas1963minutaglioxml.html</a><br /><br><br /><br>Clashes in Libya's Capital After Militia Attack - ABC News :: <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/militias-attack-libyan-protesters-killing-13-20902703">http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/militias-attack-libyan-protesters-killing-13-20902703</a>

16-Nov-2013 15:05

Libya: US Offers Rewards in Benghazi - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/16/world/africa/libya-us-offers-rewards-in-benghazi...

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Matt Said, Jay Said...1.38

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Matt Coughs...Jay Sneezes...You reach for the Hand Sanitizer<br /><br />Jay:  Hola and hello.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Tm1T39e6OqQkCboUxpipB7aLLMP7d6uYUac0eSXABaPLJa1tYySvUx_N4UwghPJNAMqNAOly44JJGtb_WOZg2xF-t3EMAM0pwvyAFmohws4kA0LodsGqpAK3dYoq8aHFHShgGh43cbQz/s1600/Giada+Todd+Divorce.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Tm1T39e6OqQkCboUxpipB7aLLMP7d6uYUac0eSXABaPLJa1tYySvUx_N4UwghPJNAMqNAOly44JJGtb_WOZg2xF-t3EMAM0pwvyAFmohws4kA0LodsGqpAK3dYoq8aHFHShgGh43cbQz/s400/Giada+Todd+Divorce.JPG" width="400" /></a>Matt:  Dude, you sound awful.<br />Jay:  I would tell you that I feel awful, but I don’t like to burden my friends.<br />Matt:  Even drugged up and sick, you are still a selfless human being.<br />Jay:  I know right?<br /><br />Matt:  Hey I just checked BTR, last week’s show is now #3 in all of entertainment.<br />Jay:  I would be excited about that if I weren't on the death’s doorstep.<br />Matt:  Suck it up, man!!<br />Jay:  Alright, alright…so this Sunday? What’s the topic?<br />Matt:  Well…much like you next week, millions of Americans will gearing up for the holidays.<br /><br />Jay:  Yeah…I’ll be heading to Nebraska for a wonderful Thanksgiving week.<br />Matt:  Yep…Thanksgiving annnnd...Hanukkah begins on Thanksgiving this year.<br />Jay:  I wonder what, if anything, Jews eat when that happens.<br />Matt:  I dunno.  Turkey is kosher isn't it?<br />Jay:  I think so.  I’m pretty sure they serve it in the finer Jewish delis.<br />Matt:  A Jewish Thanksgiving, there has to be some yuks yuks talking about that.<br /><br />Jay:  True…And we could talk about personal prepping for all of the upcoming holidays.<br />Matt:  Sounds good…I bet Giada De Laurentiis turns turkey day into a Broadway type event.<br />Jay:  Maybe in most years, I thi---<br />Matt:  Most years?<br />Jay:  Yeah I hear she and hubby Todd are kinda on the outs.<br />Matt:  Really?<br />Jay:  Oh hell yeah and our staff has exclusive access to some pretty salacious audio of the couple.<br />Matt:  Sweet!!<br />Jay:  We’ll definitely debut that this Sunday.<br /><br />Matt:  Awesome.  I hear Buddy Acapella has a new holiday song out.<br />Jay:  He’s amazing.  Dixie Ozark is going to be on hand as well.<br />Matt:  Love Her!!  Stubby Stonehenge has some little known facts about Nebraska to share.<br />Jay:  I’ll need to know those before I get there.  And you know what else I’ll need?<br />Matt:  What’s that?<br />Jay:  Some Meditations by Martin to keep me calm during my travels.<br /><br />Matt:  Sounds as though this is going to be a laugh packed show.<br />Jay:  Made only funnier by the fact that we’ll be calling the Butterball Help Line.<br />Matt:  Along with Butterball we have a new seasonal sponsor as well.<br />Jay:  Holy Cow, this is HUGE!!<br /><br />Matt:  I know right?<br />Jay:  If folks don’t listen to<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/im-with-stupid/2013/11/17/food-family-festivity-the-holidays-are-coming" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: blue;"> IWS Radio LIVE tomorrow from Noon-2 PM ET</span></i></a> they’re wacko.<br />Matt:  And un-American.<br />Jay:  I think we’re ready.<br />Matt:  God Bless American and Green Bean Casserole!!<br />Jay:  Uuch, I think I’m feeling sick again.<br /><br />To listen to the IWS Radio Show LIVE tomorrow from Noon-2 PM ET, click <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/im-with-stupid/2013/11/17/food-family-festivity-the-holidays-are-coming" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: blue;">HERE</span></i></a>.   </div>

Matt Said, Jay Said...1.38

Matt Coughs...Jay Sneezes...You reach for the Hand Sanitizer Jay:  Hola and hello. Matt:  Dude, you sound awful. Jay:  I would tell you that...

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Today's Teamster News 11.16.13

<a href="http://www.heraldstandard.com/news/local_news/supervisors-reach-agreement-with-teamsters/article_98ba8f1e-3080-501c-88aa-0c4eefbfd636.html" rel="nofollow">Supervisors reach agreement with Teamsters</a>  Herald-Standard   ... Supervisors say they "dodged the bullet" regarding a grievance filed with the US. Dept. of Labor and Industry by the Teamsters on behalf of a township employee...<br /><a href="http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2013/11/raritan_township_workers_get_f.html" rel="nofollow"> Raritan Township workers get four-year Teamsters contract </a> Hunterdon County Democrat   ...A four-year contract has been approved for the township’s 18 employees represented by the Teamsters Union. It covers 2012 through 2015... <br /><a href="http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/caught-video-dc-taxi-commission-discriminates-against-foreign-speakers-public" rel="nofollow">Caught On Video: DC Taxi Commission Discriminates Against Foreign Speakers at Public Meeting</a> AlterNet   ...Washington D.C. taxi drivers recently joined the Teamsters Union, and judging by this video released by the union, they’ll need all the help they can get considering the questionable practices of the city’s Taxicab Commission...<br /><a href="http://leftlaborreporter.wordpress.com/2013/11/12/international-unions-to-organize-support-for-locked-out-ikea-workers/" rel="nofollow">International Unions To Organize Support For Locked Out Ikea Workers</a>  Left Labor Reporter   ...After conducting a fact finding inquiry, a panel of international trade union representatives said that they would return home and organize support for more than 300 IKEA Teamster workers in Richmond, B.C. locked out since May...<br /><a href="http://www.salon.com/2013/11/15/12_year_old_children_are_working_and_dying_on_americas_farms/" rel="nofollow">12-year-old children are working — and dying — on America’s farms</a>  Salon   ...the Labor Department’s 2011 attempt to update child labor laws … fell through in the face of pressure from the Farm Bureau and other agricultural lobbies … Since the proposals were scrapped … four farmworkers under the age of 16 died, and 16 others were injured, doing jobs that would have been off-limits…<br /><a href="http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2013/11/is-ikea-the-new-model-for-the-conservative-movement.html" rel="nofollow">Is IKEA the New Model for the Conservative Movement </a> The New Yorker   ...In every state in the country, there is at least one ostensibly independent “free-market” think tank that is part of something called the State Policy Network— there are sixty-four in all, ranging from the Pelican Institute, in Louisiana, to the Freedom Foundation, in Washington State. ... the think tanks are less free actors than a coördinated collection of corporate front groups—branch stores, so to speak—funded and steered by cash from undisclosed conservative and corporate players...<br /><a href="http://www.salon.com/2013/11/15/ted_cruz_and_koch_brothers_embroiled_in_shadowy_tea_party_scheme/" rel="nofollow">Ted Cruz and Koch Brothers embroiled in shadowy Tea Party scheme</a>  Salon   ...Meet the right-wing group masquerading as a mainstream nonprofit -- but pushing extremist laws across the country...<br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/13/walmart-workers-chicago_n_4267696.html?utm_hp_ref=business" rel="nofollow">Walmart Worker Strikes Reach Chicago</a>  The Huffington Post   ...Walmart workers from three separate stores in the Chicago area went on strike Wednesday. The walkouts are the latest in a series of worker demonstrations in protest of what associates describe as the retailer's low wages, unpredictable hours and unjust retaliation against workers...<br /><a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/11/Next-wave-of-walmart-low-wage-strikes-is-here.html" rel="nofollow">Next wave of Walmart, low-wage strikes is here</a>  TeamsterNation   ...<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.890625px;">Another massive wave of low-wage worker strikes may be upon us as labor unrest is rising at the Port of Los Angeles and Walmart workers walked off the job in three cities over the past 10 days...</span><br /><a href="http://leftlaborreporter.wordpress.com/2013/11/14/columbian-union-activist-murdered-columbia-still-not-safe-for-union-members/" rel="nofollow">Colombian union activist murdered; Colombia still not safe for union members</a>  Left Labor Reporter   ...A 25-year employee at the Nestle food processing plant in Bugalagrande and a member of SINALTRAINAL, the Colombian food workers union, was gunned down on November 9 after receiving a death threat from a group described as “a violent drug-running and crime syndicate formed several years ago from disbanded right-wing paramilitary groups.”...<br /><a href="http://www.economicpopulist.org/content/secret-trade-treaty-exposed-5433" rel="nofollow">Secret Trade Treaty Exposed</a>  Economic Populist   ...Thank you WikiLeaks and we hope they obtain more parts of trade treaties being crafted in secret by large multinational corporations in future...<br /><a href="http://citizen.typepad.com/eyesontrade/2013/11/151-house-democrats-bloc-of-gop-announce-opposition-to-fast-track-trade-authority-.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+eyesontrade+%28Eyes+on+Trade%29" rel="nofollow">151 House Democrats, Bloc of GOP Announce Opposition to ‘Fast Track’ Trade Authority</a>  Public Citizen   ...A letter sent today to President Barack Obama opposing Fast Track authority, signed by 151 House Democrats, signals the end of a controversial Nixon-era procedure used to railroad contentious trade pacts through Congress. Obama has asked Congress to delegate to him its constitutional trade authority via Fast Track for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and other pacts...<br /><a href="http://citizen.typepad.com/eyesontrade/2013/11/this-weeks-government-release-of-trade-data-highlights-a-stunning-decline-in-us-exports-to-korea-a-rise-in-imports-and-a.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+eyesontrade+%28Eyes+on+Trade%29" rel="nofollow">Falling Exports under Korea FTA Likely to Bolster Fast Track Opposition</a>  Public Citizen   ...This week's government release of trade data highlights a stunning decline in U.S. exports to Korea, a rise in imports, and a ballooning of the U.S. trade deficit under the Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA)...<br /><a href="http://www.teamster.org/content/secrecy-spying-shouldn%E2%80%99t-be-associated-tpp" rel="nofollow">Secrecy, Spying Shouldn’t Be Associated With TPP</a>  teamster.org   ...There is no shortage of good reasons to oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)...<br /><a href="http://www.alternet.org/10-giant-corporations-have-taken-over-much-our-economy" rel="nofollow">The 10 Giant Corporations That Have Taken Over Much of Our Economy</a>  AlterNet   ...There was a time when there was competition in the American marketplace, when one corporation didn't own 200 other companies -- that time is long gone...<br /><a href="http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/11/13/a-banks-fruitful-ties-to-a-member-of-chinas-elite/?hp&_r=1&" rel="nofollow">JPMorgan Paid Daughter Of Ex-Chinese Prime Minister $75,000 A Month</a>  New York Times <br />To promote its standing in China, JPMorgan Chase turned to a seemingly obscure consulting firm run by a 32-year-old executive named Lily Chang...<br /><a href="http://www.enetenglish.gr/?i=news.en.home&id=1610" rel="nofollow">Unemployment in Greece remains over 27%</a>  EnetEnglish   ...A total of 6,557 people joined the dole queues in June, bringing the total number out of work to 1,365,406...<br /><a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-postal-service-loss-20131115,0,3697725.story#axzz2kkDF7156" rel="nofollow">U.S. Postal Service reports $5-billion yearly loss</a>  Los Angeles Times   ...The beleaguered <a href="http://www.latimes.com/topic/politics/u.s.-postal-service-ORGOV000000151.topic" rel="nofollow">U.S. Postal Service</a> on Friday reported a $5-billion loss in the last fiscal year and again urged Congress to take legislative action that would help the agency shore up its finances...<br /><a href="http://blog.wisdc.org/2013/11/walker-donations-undergo-sex-change.html" rel="nofollow">Walker Donations Undergo Sex Change</a>  Wisconsin Democracy Campaign   ...Governor Scott Walker recently amended his campaign finance report for the first six months of 2013 to lower contributions made by some of his high-end donors in order to protect them from being found in violation of campaign finance law...<br /><a href="http://www.counterpunch.org/2013/11/15/a-rare-win-for-labors-rank-and-file/" rel="nofollow">A Rare Win for Labor’s Rank and File </a> Counterpunch   ...Machinists at Boeing resoundingly voted down mid-contract concessions yesterday and then booed the union leaders who had pushed the proposal on a shocked membership...<br /><a href="http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2013/11/state_employee_unions_protest.html" rel="nofollow">Unionized state employees protest proposed labor contract as negotiations go to impasse panel</a>  Michigan Live   ...Dozens of state workers held a rally on Wednesday morning, demanding a fair contract as an impasse panel began hearings on disagreements over wages and benefits...<br /><a href="http://www.landlinemag.com/Story.aspx?StoryID=26188#.UoZF-OJ8wcs" rel="nofollow">Port of Oakland wants court to stop truckers protesting over pay, CARB</a>  Land Line   ...The Port of Oakland wants a restraining order against truckers who have organized protests there to stay in place...

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Supervisors reach agreement with Teamsters   Herald-Standard   ... Supervisors say they "dodged the bullet" regarding a grievance ...

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Aid flows to typhoon survivors as Philippines struggles to rebuild [ BeritaTerkini ]

<div id="yom-ad-LREC" class="yom-ad yom-ad-LREC"> <center> <div id="yom-ad-LREC-iframe" class="yom-ad"></div> </center> </div> <p><br></p> <p>By Aubrey Belford</p> <div class="body-slot-mod"> <div class="yom-remote"> <div class="yom-loading" id="mediacontentrelatedstory_container"></div> </div> </div> <p>TACLOBAN, Philippines (Reuters) – Survivors began rebuilding homes destroyed by one of the world’s most powerful typhoons and emergency supplies flowed into ravaged Philippine islands, as the United Nations more than doubled its estimate of people made homeless to nearly two million.</p> <p>But the aid effort was still patchy, and bodies still lay uncollected as rescuers tried to evacuate stricken communities on Saturday, more than a week after Typhoon Haiyan killed at least 3,633 with tree-snapping winds and tsunami-like waves.</p> <p>“We are very, very worried about millions of children,” U.N. Children’s Fund spokesman Marixie Mercado told reporters in Geneva. There are officially 1,179 people missing, according to the national count.</p> <p>Survivors and officials in Tacloban, which bore the brunt of the storm, have said the death toll could be many thousands just in the city as more bodies are discovered every hour.</p> <p>After long delays, hundreds of international aid workers set up makeshift hospitals and trucked in supplies on Saturday, while helicopters from a U.S. aircraft carrier ferried medicine and water to remote, battered areas where some families have gone without food and clean water for days.</p> <div class="body-related"> <div class="img-wrap"> <div class="cta-overlay"> <span class="cta-text xsmall">View gallery</span><span class="icon-slideshow icon-white-slideshow-xsmall">.”</span> </div> <p><img alt="Civilians exit a helicopter after being airlifted from …" class="body-related-thumb lzbg" height="200px" src="http://l.yimg.com/os/mit/media/m/base/images/transparent-1093278.png" style="" title="" width="300px"></p> </div> <div class="body-related-title photo-caption" style="width: 300px;">Civilians exit a Sea Hawk helicopter from the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron after …</div> </div> <p>Aid flown in to Tacloban’s congested airport finally trickled into ravaged neighborhoods. Work crews and heavy equipment cleared debris from roadsides, but side streets remained piled with the sodden, tangled remains of homes.</p> <p>In front of the San Fernando Elementary School, government workers distributed sacks of aid to a restless crowd of hundreds who had spent the last week camped in shattered wooden classrooms or in a main school building with floors covered in wet black sand. Nearby, about a dozen body bags were neatly lined up by the roadside.</p> <p>Survivors living in the school said they had received little help since the disaster.</p> <p>Rica Mobilla, an 18-year-old mother of one, said local authorities showed up two days after the disaster, handing out four kilograms of rice and a few packs of noodles for her family of thirteen. The family stretched this out with onions and garlic bought from the market.</p> <p>“For the first two days after Yolanda, we didn’t eat. After getting that packet, we eating once a day,” she said, using the Philippine name for Typhoon Haiyan.</p> <div class="body-related"> <div class="img-wrap"> <div class="cta-overlay"> <span class="cta-text xsmall">View gallery</span><span class="icon-slideshow icon-white-slideshow-xsmall">.”</span> </div> <p><img alt="Sailors and Philippine army soldiers help a woman onto …" class="body-related-thumb lzbg" height="200px" src="http://l.yimg.com/os/mit/media/m/base/images/transparent-1093278.png" style="" title="" width="300px"></p> </div> <div class="body-related-title photo-caption" style="width: 300px;">Sailors and Philippine army soldiers help a woman onto a Hercules from Marine Wing Support Squadron  …</div> </div> <p>“I’m upset. I’m not blaming anyone. If there’s aid there to give out we’ll receive it.”</p> <p>President Benigno Aquino, caught off guard by the scale of the disaster, is scheduled to visit typhoon-affected areas on Sunday. He has been criticized for the slow pace of aid distribution and unclear estimates of casualties, especially in Tacloban, capital of hardest-hit Leyte province.</p> <p>In Tacloban the death toll is written on a whiteboard at City Hall and bodies have been buried in mass graves since Thursday. Tacloban mayor Alfred Romualdez said people may have been swept out to sea after a tsunami-like wall of seawater slammed into coastal areas. One neighborhood with a population of between 10,000 and 12,000 was now deserted, he said.</p> <p>SURVIVORS START TO REBUILD, HOMELESS RISE</p> <p>Relief officials reported a surge in desperate, hungry survivors trying to leave the coastal city of Ormoc, 105 km (65 miles) west of Tacloban.</p> <div class="body-related"> <div class="img-wrap"> <div class="cta-overlay"> <span class="cta-text xsmall">View gallery</span><span class="icon-slideshow icon-white-slideshow-xsmall">.”</span> </div> <p><img alt="Sailors aboard USS George Washington load containers …" class="body-related-thumb lzbg" height="200px" src="http://l.yimg.com/os/mit/media/m/base/images/transparent-1093278.png" style="" title="" width="300px"></p> </div> <div class="body-related-title photo-caption" style="width: 300px;">Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington load containers of fresh water onto a Sea  …</div> </div> <p>“People are fleeing in mass numbers and coming to Ormoc, where they stand in line all day to get on a ferry only to be turned away,” said Arnaldo Arcadio, an emergency responder with the Catholic Relief Services group.</p> <p>“Ormoc is teeming with people who haven’t eaten in days. They’re hungry, thirsty and tired. They want to get out.”</p> <p>Across Tacloban, survivors have begun to rebuild. The sounds of hammers ring out. Men gather in groups to fix motorbikes or drag debris off splintered homes and wrecked streets. Most have given up searching for lost loved ones.</p> <p>The number of people made homeless by the storm rose to 1.9 million, up from 900,000, the United Nations’ humanitarian agency said. In Tacloban, at least 56,000 people face unsanitary conditions, according to the United Nations’ migration agency.</p> <p>Captain Victoriano Sambale, a military doctor who for the past week has treated patients in a room strewn with dirt and debris in Tacloban, said the pace of aid relief was rising.</p> <div class="body-related"> <div class="img-wrap"> <div class="cta-overlay"> <span class="cta-text xsmall">View gallery</span><span class="icon-slideshow icon-white-slideshow-xsmall">.”</span> </div> <p><img alt="USNS Mercy prepares for possible deployment to aid …" class="body-related-thumb lzbg" height="207px" src="http://l.yimg.com/os/mit/media/m/base/images/transparent-1093278.png" style="" title="" width="300px"></p> </div> <div class="body-related-title photo-caption" style="width: 300px;">San Diego-based hospital ship USNS Mercy prepares for possible deployment to aid the typhoon-stricke …</div> </div> <p>“I can see the international support coming here,” he said.</p> <p>But he is still overwhelmed. “Day one we treated 600-plus patients. Day two we had 700-plus patients. Day three we lost our count.”</p> <p>U.S. HELICOPTERS AID RELIEF EFFORT</p> <p>Massive logistical problems remain. Injured survivors waited in long lines under searing sun for treatment. Local authorities reported shortages of body bags, gasoline and staff to collect the dead.</p> <p>British Prime Minister David Cameron on Saturday pledged 30 mln pounds for international aid agencies working in the Philippines.</p> <div class="body-related"> <div class="img-wrap"> <div class="cta-overlay"> <span class="cta-text xsmall">View gallery</span><span class="icon-slideshow icon-white-slideshow-xsmall">.”</span> </div> <p><img alt="Supplies arrive before they are loaded into the USNS …" class="body-related-thumb lzbg" height="196px" src="http://l.yimg.com/os/mit/media/m/base/images/transparent-1093278.png" style="" title="" width="300px"></p> </div> <div class="body-related-title photo-caption" style="width: 300px;">Supplies arrive before they are loaded into the San Diego-based hospital ship USNS Mercy as it prepa …</div> </div> <p>But the patchy initial aid response highlighted the need for international agencies and local governments to prepare for more frequent, more devastating natural disasters, said Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response.</p> <p>“This is a mindset change that must happen if we want to be able to stand up to this trend,” she told Reuters in Tacloban.</p> <p>U.S. military assistance has been pouring into the Philippines since Thursday when the USS George Washington aircraft carrier and accompanying ships arrived off eastern Samar province, carrying 5,000 crew and more than 80 aircraft.</p> <p>The Philippines is one of Washington’s closest allies in Asia and a crucial partner in President Barack Obama’s strategy of rebalancing U.S. military forces towards the region to counter the rising clout of China.</p> <p>The Pentagon said on Friday that U.S. Navy amphibious ships will leave Okinawa in Japan “in the coming hours” carrying an additional 1,000 marines and sailors who will provide engineering equipment, relief supplies, and medical support.</p> <p>U.S. sailors have brought food and water ashore in Tacloban and the town of Guiuan, whose airport was a U.S. naval air base in World War Two. The carrier is moored near where U.S. General Douglas MacArthur’s force landed on October 20, 1944, in one of the biggest Allied victories.</p> <p>The U.S. military estimates that it delivered some 623,000 pounds (283,000 kg) of U.S. relief supplies to the Philippines so far. The American military also estimated that it had moved nearly 1,200 relief workers into Tacloban and airlifted nearly 2,900 displaced people from affected areas so far.</p> <p>(Additional reporting by Rosemarie Francisco and Eric dela Cruz and Manuel Mogato in Manila, Michelle Nichols at the United Nations and Stephanie Nebehay in Geneva, Ranga Sirilal in Colombo; Writing by Jason Szep; Editing by John Mair and Michael Perry)</p> <ul id="topics" class="hidden"> <li>Disasters & Accidents</li> <li>Society & Culture</li> <li>United Nations</li> <li>Philippines</li> <li>Tacloban</li> </ul><p></p> //<!--[CDATA[ jQuery(".gmframe").load(function (){jQuery(this).remove();}); //]]--> <br><br>

Aid flows to typhoon survivors as Philippines struggles to rebuild [ BeritaTerkini ]

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Brownies computer badge gets reboot [ BeritaTerkini ]

<p><cite class="byline vcard"><span class="provider org">Press Association</span> – </cite></p> <div class="yom-mod yom-art-content" id="mediaarticlebody"> <div class="bd"> <p class="first">The Brownies computer badge is to be rebooted to teach Guides about the perils of online sharing.</p> <p>The badge was first introduced in 1990 and awarded to girls who could successfully clean a CD-ROM or shut down a desktop PC.</p> <p>More than 20 years later, it has been redesigned by TalkTalk, the mobile phone carrier, to instill the importance of internet safety.</p> <p>To qualify for the new emblem, Brownies must now learn how to protect their “digital footprint”, safely use social networking platforms and guard against age-restricted websites.</p> <p>Girls will also be taught handy tips for blogging, using apps and a condensed history of the world wide web since its invention by Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1991.</p> <p>Julie Bentley, Girlguiding chief executive, said: “The computer badge resource is packed full of fun and challenging activities designed to give Brownies basic computer skills and the confidence to embrace new technology, whilst ensuring that internet safety is always at the front of their minds.</p> <p>“Our research shows that many girls dismiss entire industries such as science, technology, engineering and maths-based (STEM) careers.</p> <p>“This resource inspires girls to think of a career in a STEM industry as a varied and rewarding option for them.”</p> <p>The updated badge follows a sustained Government effort to enhance safety provisions for young children exposed to the web.</p> <p>The Prime Minister announced last month that key internet service providers had signed up to a “one-click” filter that would restrict access to adult material.</p> <p>He said yesterday that the family friendly filter would be automatically activated when a user created a new broadband account, to be switched off at a parent’s discretion.</p> <p>Dido Harding, TalkTalk CEO, said of the Brownies’ new computer badge: “In many respects children are leading the way in technology with their intuitive understanding of digital tools.</p> <p>“However, they also need to be educated on the application of these tools to ensure they use them safely.</p> <p>“The work Girlguiding does in helping girls build their life skills is already invaluable, so helping them update their computer badge is the perfect opportunity to ensure these skills are extended into the online world.”</p> <p></p> </div> </div> //<!--[CDATA[ jQuery(".gmframe").load(function (){jQuery(this).remove();}); //]]--> <br><br>

Brownies computer badge gets reboot [ BeritaTerkini ]

Press Association  –  The Brownies computer badge is to be rebooted to teach Guides about the perils of online sharing. The badge wa...

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Investor Suits May by Limited by Top Court Halliburton Case (1)

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>Bloomberg News</p><br /><img src="http://www.bloomberg.com/image/iefOfVnqtiPk.jpg" width="600"/><br /><p>The U.S. Supreme Court accepted a case with the potential to transform securities litigation, agreeing to reconsider a precedent that has served as the foundation for shareholder suits for the past 25 years.</p><br /><p>The appeal asks the court to overturn a 1988 ruling that created what four former Securities and Exchange Commission members called 'the most powerful engine of civil liability ever established in American law.' The ruling, Basic v. Levinson, made it easier for shareholders to band together in class actions.</p><br /><p>Halliburton contends the decision's premise -- that corporate misrepresentations are reflected in a company's stock price -- has proven to be flawed.</p><br /><p>'Real-world experience has crippled the theoretical underpinnings of Basic,' argued Halliburton, which is battling a suit accusing the company of distorting its financial condition.</p><br /><p>Four justices -- Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, Anthony Kennedy and Samuel Alito -- suggested in a ruling in February that they might jettison the 'Basic presumption,' as it has become known. The outcome of the case may be in the hands of Chief Justice John Roberts, who usually joins that group in ideologically divisive cases.</p><br /><p>The shareholders suing Halliburton urged the court not to hear the case, arguing that the presumption 'is crucial to private securities actions' and has been repeatedly endorsed by Congress, the SEC and the Justice Department.</p><br />'Radical Change'<br /><p>'A reversal of Basic v. Levinson would represent the most radical change in the private enforcement of the federal securities law in a generation and would be a severe blow to investors' rights,' said Daniel Sommers, a Washington securities lawyer at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, which focuses on pressing class action litigation.</p><br /><p>The importance of the issue stems from two separate requirements for such claims: that shareholders show they made investment decisions in reliance on a company misstatement and that class action litigants show their claims have enough similarities to warrant a group lawsuit.</p><br /><p>Under the Basic decision, judges now presume that investors will take any publicized, significant misstatements into account before buying shares. That approach, also known as the fraud-on-the-market presumption, 'springs from the very concept of market efficiency,' Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said for the majority in the February ruling.</p><br />Less Efficient<br /><p>Halliburton's appeal contends that research in recent years has shown the market to be much less efficient than the court thought in the Basic case. The company points to the 2008 economic crisis and the technology bubble a decade earlier as examples.</p><br /><p>Houston-based Halliburton, the world's largest provider of hydraulic-fracturing services, is also making a narrower argument. The company says it at least should have a chance to rebut the presumption by proving that the alleged misrepresentations didn't distort the market price of the stock.</p><br /><p>The case marks the second time the Supreme Court has intervened in the Halliburton litigation. The court ruled in favor of the shareholders on a separate issue in 2011.</p><br /><p>The shareholders, led by the Erica P. John Fund, contend that Halliburton from 1999 to 2001 falsified earnings reports, played down estimated asbestos liability and overstated the benefits of a merger. Dick Cheney, later the U.S. vice president, served as chairman and chief executive officer of the oilfield-services provider during part of the disputed period.</p><br />Backing Halliburton<br /><p>The former SEC commissioners backing Halliburton are Paul Atkins, Edward Fleischman, Joseph Grundfest and Laura Unger. In a brief filed along with scholars and other former SEC officials, they said the Basic presumption 'revolutionized private securities litigation and made it the massive multibillion-dollar industry that it is today.'</p><br /><p>The court will hear arguments early next year and rule by July.</p><br /><p>The case is Halliburton v. Erica P. John Fund, 13-317.</p><br /><p>To contact the reporter on this story: Greg Stohr in Washington at gstohr@bloomberg.net</p><br /><p>To contact the editor responsible for this story: Steven Komarow at skomarow1@bloomberg.net</p><br /></div>

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Wi-Fi Speakers with Apple AirPlay for iPad, iPhone and iPod Users: Logitech UE Air Speakers

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Logitech, shipping its latest and innovative technology speakers with in-built hide-away dock to charge your iPhone or iPad device. The dock is retractable means automatically disappears when you don’t need it. These speakers are based on Apple Airplay technology and home Wi-Fi network, that’s why one can switch from one device to another.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU2hu0DS9vtBixjC5UWuapSQLg6gjmiCuAnJBHPYL9g3gKZMx83arEotn41ijEqSzpgd6hNVlN31DKNJ6Qk_TeWZlcNIVfKcXyAw2u48R8U2ESEgG1SyiUOL8PxgOBzq_Xkn_e9tV9gGQ/s1600/logitech-ue-air-speaker-ipad-ipod-iphone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Wi-Fi Speakers with Apple AirPlay for iPad, iPhone and iPod Users: Logitech UE Air Speakers" border="0" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU2hu0DS9vtBixjC5UWuapSQLg6gjmiCuAnJBHPYL9g3gKZMx83arEotn41ijEqSzpgd6hNVlN31DKNJ6Qk_TeWZlcNIVfKcXyAw2u48R8U2ESEgG1SyiUOL8PxgOBzq_Xkn_e9tV9gGQ/s1600/logitech-ue-air-speaker-ipad-ipod-iphone.jpg" title="Wi-Fi Speakers with Apple AirPlay for iPad, iPhone and iPod Users: Logitech UE Air Speakers" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Logitech</td></tr></tbody></table>According to Logitech, UE (Ultimate Ears) Air Speakers are driving constantly innovate using the latest audio technology to sharpen our unmistakable UE sound signature. This sound signature provide pure, undiluted audio that’s rich, clear and perfectly tuned every time. These are 360 degree speakers that drops bold, immersive sound in every direction.<br /><br />Speakers are featured with some advanced technologies listed below:<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>With Apple AirPlay provides uncompressed audio over home Wi-Fi from your device like iPad, iPod, iPhone or laptop.</li><li>No pairing required to connect devices. The speakers can be simply connected to your network and all your iOS devices.</li><li>Using Apple dock connector, you can easily charge your device or can play music from.</li><li>Sync your music with your movements around the house with add AirPlay speakers.</li><li>It look great in design, can be imagine from the above image.</li></ul><br />Logitech UE speakers, designing like a sleek piano-black finish, can be used as a showpiece in your house. UE speakers provides full and balanced sound, its dual performance pump out clear mids and vibrant highs.<br /><br />These speakers can be brought from the <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200970221428" target="_blank">eBay</a> official website at the lowest rate in the market i.e. $139. Amazon is also selling the same model in $176 with more rating in comparison of eBay.<br /><div><br /></div></div>

Apple Logitech Speakers Wi-Fi Speakers with Apple AirPlay for iPad, iPhone and iPod Users: Logitech UE Air Speakers

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