Huawei shows off 6.1-inch Android phablet ahead of CES [video]

It looks like things are going to get worse before they start to get better. Further blurring the line between a smartphone that is too big to be used comfortably and a tablet the is too small to be used efficiently, Huawei has plans to unveil a new smartphone-tablet hybrid device at the Consumer Electronics Show in early January. The Android “phablet” was recently shown off by a Huawei executive outside of a Huawei store in Guangzhou, China, and Engadget lists among the device’s key specs a 6.1-inch 1080p display with a pixel density of 316 ppi, a 1.8GHz quad-core processor, a 4,000 mAh battery and a case that measure just 9.9 millimeters thick. A video of the device follows below.
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Iran says defeats cyber attack on industrial sites

DUBAI (Reuters) - An Internet virus attacked computers at industrial sites in southern Iran, in an apparent extension of a covert cyber war that initially targeted the country's nuclear facilities, an Iranian official said.
Iran, the world's No. 5 oil exporter, has tightened online security since its uranium enrichment centrifuges were hit in 2010 by the Stuxnet computer worm, which Tehran believes was planted by arch-adversaries Israel or the United States.
The unit tasked with fighting cyber attacks, the Passive Defence Organisation, said a virus had infected several sites in Hormozgan province in recent months but was neutralised.
"Enemies are constantly attacking Iran's industrial units through Internet networks in order to create disruptions," Ali Akbar Akhavan, head of the Hormozgan branch of the organisation, was quoted as saying by the Iranian Students' News Agency on Tuesday.
"This virus has even penetrated some manufacturing industries in Hormozgan province, but with timely measures and the cooperation of skilled hackers in the province, the progress of this virus was halted," Akhavan said.
"As an example, the Bandar Abbas Tavanir Co., a producer of electricity in the province and even adjacent provinces, has been the target of Internet attacks in recent months," he said.
Bandar Abbas is the capital of Hormozgan province on Iran's southern coast and home to an oil refinery and container port.
Israeli officials have threatened military action against Iranian nuclear facilities if Western sanctions on Tehran's banking and oil sectors do not persuade the Islamic Republic to shelve its disputed atomic program.
Western powers suspect Iran is trying to develop the means to produce nuclear weapons. Tehran says it is enriching uranium only for civilian energy.
Iranian authorities said in April that a computer virus was detected inside the control systems of Kharg Island - which handles the vast majority of Iran's crude oil exports - but the terminal had remained operational.
Cyber attackers also slowed Iran's Internet and attacked its offshore oil and gas platforms this year, Iranian officials have said.
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Iran media report new cyberattack by Stuxnet worm

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian semi-official news agency says there has been another cyberattack by the sophisticated computer worm Stuxnet, this time on the industries in the country's south.
Tuesday's report by ISNA quotes provincial civil defense chief Ali Akbar Akhavan as saying the virus targeted a power plant and some other industries in Hormozgan province in recent months.
Akhavan says Iranian computer experts were able to "successfully stop" the worm.
Iran has repeatedly claimed defusing cyber worms and malware, including Stuxnet and Flame viruses that targeted the vital oil sector, which provides 80 percent of the country's foreign revenue.
Tehran has said both worms are part of a secret U.S.-Israeli program that seeks to destabilize Iran's nuclear program.
The West suspects Iran is pursuing a nuclear weapons program, a charge Tehran denies.
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Phablet wars heat up with ZTE’s quad-core Nubia Z5

2013 is shaping up to be the year of the “phablet” with virtually ever major handset maker preparing to challenge Samsung’s (005930) impressive Galaxy Note lineup. While there’s no clear definition on how large a phablet is, most tend to have screens that hover in the 5-inch range, though Huawei’s upcoming 6.1-inch smartphone will only push that boundary. ZTE’s newly announced Nubia Z5 packs a 5-inch display with full-HD 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, an aluminum case, a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, a 13-megapixel rear, a 2-megapixel front camera, Dolby sound and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It even edges out HTC’s (2498) slim DROID DNA in terms of size with slightly thinner dimensions and a larger battery: 2,300 mAh versus the DNA’s 2,020 mAh. The only deal-breaker is the Nubia Z5 likely won’t be available in the U.S., but importers drooling over its specs can pick one up in China for about $554.
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Ford 4.6 Crate Engines Now Built for Car Owners at CrateEnginesforSale.com

Ford 4.6 crate engines are now built for car owners at the CrateEnginesforSale.com website. This company is now offering the V8 Ford and Lincoln series motors in 4.6 size to car owners or installers that purchase these for replacement in vehicles.

Hartford, Connecticut (PRWEB) January 04, 2013
Owners of Ford and Lincoln vehicles now have a way to purchase a replacement motor for a discount price online. The CrateEnginesforSale.com company is now selling the Ford 4.6 crate engines custom built for car owners. This new addition is providing an online resource for vehicle owners or installers of engines to find a custom built motor for replacement. More information can be found online at http://www.crateenginesforsale.com/ford-2/ford-46l-crate-engines-sale.
The Mustang, Lincoln Town Car and other vehicles in the Ford Motor Company lineup relied on the 4.6 V8 motor. This edition was introduced in the early 1990s and used primarily as an upgrade to the V6 series. The 4.6 variant was recently retired in favor of the 5.0 edition.
Vehicle owners or installers that search online for these replacements can now benefit from additional incentives offered by the Crate Engines company.
A new same day shipping policy has been created to help improve customer satisfaction. While most sellers drop ship motors, the warehouse inventory that is held by this company is independently shipped. New freight agreements have been reached that allow same day shipments for customers. These shipments are now routed out of the company warehouse immediately after customer orders are placed. This measure is expected to reduce delivery time frames.
The new Ford additions to the company inventory are part of a larger plan for growth started in 2012. Recent additions include Chevrolet, Dodge and import motors that are all custom built. The CrateEnginesforSale.com company has helped to strengthen its engineering capability and is now able to produce custom built engines at a faster pace. The news announcement for the Chevrolet additions was recently reported in a news release at http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/Chevy-Crate-Engines-Now-Sold-Online-by-4122879.php.
About Crate Engines for Sale
The Crate Engines for Sale company was introduced online in 2009 and has sold its custom built engines for decades offline. The new inventory additions made to the company warehouse have helped to introduce more buyers to the benefits of the motors now available. The complete lineup of Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Honda and other brands are now in stock and shipping to customers in the U.S. The Crate Engines for Sale company offers warranties, same day shipping and dyno testing of all inventory to help improve the quality and performance of all engine builds.
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Susan Hankinson Announces the Release of ‘Tell Me a Story, Grammy Sue’

GLEN GARDNER, N.J. (PRWEB) January 04, 2013
With a desire to share her stories with children all over the world, Susan Hankinson penned “Tell Me a Story, Grammy Sue” (published by AuthorHouse), a simple, quaint collection of short stories about overcoming fear with imagination.
Each short story brings readers into a world of fear – most were taken from Hankinson’s children – and Hankins then turns that world upon its head by debunking the mysteries that cause the fear. Each story also brings bright, colorful pictures to help children immerse themselves in the story – imagination is key. As readers progress through the collection, they will ride an emotional roller coaster that will leave them wanting more.
An excerpt from “Tell Me a Story, Grammy Sue”:
“It didn’t matter when it was, I didn’t want to be the person who had to go to the basement for a jar of fruit. The cellar was very dark except for the glare of the light bulb on the far side of the room by the shelves of canned goods. The steps leading down to the basement were very narrow and squeaky, and I was sure that IT was just waiting for me to reach that last step and IT would attack. I never figured out what IT was, but I knew where IT lived - in my cellar, which was always cold and damp and smelled of musty clothes.”
“Tell Me a Story, Grammy Sue”

By Susan Hankinson

Softcover | 8.5 x 8.5in | 108 pages | ISBN 9781467035811

E-Book | 108 pages | ISBN 9781477293058

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author

Susan Hankinson grew up in the small towns and farms of northwestern New Jersey. Most of the stories she has written are drawn from her life experiences, or the experiences of her children. In addition to “Tell Me a Story, Grammy Sue” she has published two adult novels, “Aunt Daisy Knows” and “Feathers In the Blood,” and one other children’s book, “Carrot Walnut Pie,” has also been published.
Regina Y. Rispoli, the illustrator, states that her first loves are her husband, children and grandchildren. A very close second is dancing and painting. She started to draw and paint as a very young girl.
AuthorHouse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is a leading provider of book publishing, marketing, and bookselling services for authors around the globe and offers the industry’s only suite of Hollywood book-to-film services. Committed to providing the highest level of customer service, AuthorHouse assigns each author personal publishing and marketing consultants who provide guidance throughout the process. Headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, AuthorHouse celebrated 15 years of service to authors in Sept. 2011.For more information or to publish a book visit authorhouse.com or call 1-888-519-5121. For the latest, follow @authorhouse on Twitter.
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Rubin Perry’s New Book Talks about Peace through the Divine Nature of God

Designed to Become Divine the Role of Peace” inspires readers in obtaining peace with knowledge and understanding of God through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.

Roswell, GA (PRWEB) January 04, 2013
A book about peace obtained through knowledge and understanding of the divine nature of God and doing as He directs so that all become like Him is in the book titled Designed to Become Divine the Role of Peace written by Rubin Perry.
The purpose of this book is to help readers understand what peace is and its source. Many have thought that peace is an absence of conflict and strife in their personal life and in the world. This is only partially true. Peace is in reality a divine substance that must be acquired. Once peace is acquired, it then becomes an active part of one’s life. Peace is a divine substance that is intended to reside within to prevent and drive out conflict and strife.
Encounters with the spiritual world and God, through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, and what was learned through them is thoroughly discussed in this book. It hopes that readers become convinced, through trying the principles outlined therein, that the names and roles of these high-level spiritual beings are indeed based on actual experiences and are effective in obtaining peace.
Readers are invited to read this book with an attitude to prove whether what is being presented as truth is truth for them. For readers who are not aware of these names or are doubtful about them, it’s worth giving a try to prove the truth of what is being described.
Furthermore, readers should view this book with an open mind and with an attitude of testing the ideas for themselves as it provides numerous opportunities to decide for the truth or not of the existence of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit and their role in one’s peace.
For more information on this book, interested parties may log on to http://www.Xlibris.com.
About the Author

Rubin Perry is President of Atlanta RP Enterprises, an Information Technology Consulting company. He retired from IBM after 20 years of service. Prior to his time with IBM, he served in the U.S. Air Force attaining the rank of Captain and was an instructor of navigation and served as a Navigator on a B-52 crew. He is a graduate of Tennessee State University with a degree in Psychology. He resides in Roswell, Georgia and has been active in the United Methodist Church and in other church and community activities for many years. He has conduct Christian training and conferences for over 30 years on the subject of the needed harmony of spirituality, science and the use of technology. Married to Ruby Perry, they have a son Reginald Perry and a daughter Rhonda Perry. He has endeavored to present Peace as a divine attribute that is available through Jesus Christ to all who desire it.
Designed to Become Divine the Role of Peace * by Rubin Perry

The Role of Peace

Publication Date: March 16, 2012

Perfect Bound Softcover; $49.99; 164 pages; 978-1-4691-3736-0

Casebound Hardcover; $59.99; 164 pages; 978-1-4691-3737-7
Members of the media who wish to review this book may request a complimentary paperback copy by contacting the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 7879. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x. 7879.
For more information on self-publishing or marketing with Xlibris, visit http://www.Xlibris.com. To receive a free publishing guide, please call (888) 795-4274.
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Tax Deed Sales at the County Level Explained in New Guide at TedThomas.com

Tax deed sales at the county level in all 50 U.S. states is now explained in a new guide online at TedThomas.com. This new guide is part of a video series that has been launched online to help those interested in tax deeds to become educated about the topic.

San Francisco, California (PRWEB) January 04, 2013
TedThomas.com has launched a new video platform that includes tax deed sales at the county level. This new video guide offers an explanation into this topic in real estate and this series can be viewed on any computer or mobile device with an Internet connection. Those that are new to real estate or are already established could benefit from accessing this new video guide at http://www.tedthomas.com/step2.
The buying and selling of property typically takes place in every county in America on a daily basis. Buyers who connect with sellers typically have the best opportunities to purchase a property.
The traditional way to buy real estate involves a lengthy process of obtaining financing, conducting public records searches and working with wholesalers or brokers that can provide vacant properties. The new video guide published online reveals the concept of the tax deed as a purchasing option.
“These deeds are backed by the government according to the state tax codes,” said Ted Thomas in his video guide. “Any person can learn to use this strategy to own mortgage-free real estate,” Ted added.
The county auction information that is now included in this video series is designed to help provide options for those seeking to own real estate in non-traditional ways. There are over 3,147 counties in the U.S. and others that are registered as boroughs or parishes in some parts of the country. The information that is now offered is current as of 2013
The TedThomas.com new video guide represents part of the recent additions to the company website. A new online store now holds the majority of the available books and discs that are offered for educational purposes. These books can be accessed directly from this new store apart from the video guides and webinars that are offered online.
About Ted Thomas
Ted Thomas is one of the most respected educators and authorities in the subject of alternative real estate online and offline. This expert has built his reputation educating thousands of men and women in the U.S. and other countries about mortgage-free real estate transactions. Ted Thomas offers one of the largest resources that can be found on the topics of tax deeds and tax certificates. Both beginners and real estate professionals access the books, guides and information produced and offered online at TedThomas.com.
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Lab Coats Brand Medelita Provides New Benefits to Physician Assistants

Medical Scrubs and lab coats company provides member benefits to several new PA Associations.

San Clemente, CA (PRWEB) January 03, 2013
Medelita® has announced partnerships with the Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiology, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, the Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Physician Assistant Academy of Vermont.
Medelita will offer a special member benefit to physician assistants and students that belong to each organization, providing each member with a 15% automatic discount on any order of lab coats or scrubs made at medelita.com. The member benefit program is part of a larger strategy to ensure the company’s commitment to the PA profession.
CEO and company founder, Lara Francisco, PA-C is herself a licensed physician assistant, and ever since her time working in the emergency room, she was eager to provide this kind of service to her colleagues. In a note to each member of the PA community, Lara mentioned, “Nothing is more exciting that to receive positive feedback from a true colleague. I did this for us. To receive sincere comments and to see repeat orders coming through lets me know I’ve represented my fellow PAs well.”
This member benefit is available to all PA associations across the U.S. and around the world on a case-by-case basis. Please contact contact.us (at) medelita (dot) com for more information.
About Medelita

Medelita is redefining the way healthcare professionals present themselves at work. Combining innovative, certified, performance fabric technology with sophisticated designs and hand-tailored workmanship, Medelita offers the most refined, comfortable and functional gender specific lab coats and physician scrubs available. Exquisite detailing and traditional sizing ensure flattering shaping, an unsurpassed professional appearance and a vastly improved fit. Quality is so exceptional, the company provides a One Year Guarantee – which is unmatched by any other medical apparel manufacturer in the industry. For more information, visit the Medelita website at http://www.medelita.com or call 877.987.7979.
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Xbox SmartGlass updated with second-screen ESPN and NBA Game Time app experiences

Little by little, Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox SmartGlass app is becoming more useful. Microsoft Director of Programming for Xbox LIVE Larry “Major Nelson” Hyrb announced on Monday the release of the Sports Picks app, which allows users to “make picks, compete with your Xbox LIVE friends and fight for domination of the leaderboard.” Xbox SmartGlass also has new ESPN and NBA Game Time experiences that provide second-screen information and navigation to “thousands of live events, highlights and replays” during a game. Xbox SmartGlass is compatible with dozens of existing Android, iOS and Windows Phone 8 smartphones and tablets as well as Windows 8-compatible mobile devices. The new update to Xbox SmartGlass is the latest in Microsoft’s attempts to position the Xbox 360 as the ultimate living room device.
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