Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in response to a conventional strike and sees them as a “great equalizer” reducing the likelihood of aggression, a senior Russian official said Wednesday.
While Russia amended its military doctrine years ago to allow for the possibility of using nuclear weapons first in retaliation to a non-nuclear attack, the statement by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin reflected Moscow’s concern about prospective U.S. conventional weapons.
Weapons that have been developed in the United States under the so-called “prompt global strike” program would be capable of striking targets anywhere in the world in as little as an hour with deadly precision. Russia, which has lagged far behind in developing such weapons, has described them as destabilizing.
Without naming the U.S., Rogozin told lawmakers in comments carried by Russian news agencies said that those who “experiment with non-nuclear strategic weapons” should remember that “if we come under attack, we will undoubtedly use nuclear weapons in certain situations to defend our territory and state interests.”
He said that it should discourage any potential aggressor.
“We have never underestimated the role of nuclear weapons … as a ‘great equalizer,'” Rogozin said.
Asked for reaction, an official at North Atlantic Treaty Organization headquarters in Brussels said, “NATO has stated repeatedly that it does not view Russia as an adversary. Last year at the Chicago Summit, NATO leaders reiterated their desire to see a true strategic partnership between NATO and Russia. NATO is committed to the principles laid out in the Founding Act of the NATO-Russia Council, and works productively with Russia across a range of issues of common concern.”
The Russian doctrine mirrors the American strategy during the Cold War, when the U.S. would not rule out using nuclear weapons first, because it feared it might have to do so in response to overwhelming conventional attack on western Europe by Soviet forces.
Rogozin said that Russia is working on developing its own version of the “prompt global strike” weapons, but wouldn’t give any details.
The U.S. plans included modifying some of the existing nuclear-armed missiles to carry conventional warheads as well as designing new vehicles capable of traveling at least five times the speed of sound.
Russian officials said that such U.S. weapons wouldn’t fall under any restrictions but would have combat efficiency comparable to nuclear weapons, and thus should be included in any prospective nuclear arms reduction talks.
Russian suspicions about the U.S. intentions have aggravated tensions caused by a dispute over the U.S.-led NATO missile defense program, which Moscow sees as a threat to its nuclear deterrent.
Russia has increasingly relied on nuclear weapons in its military strategy to compensate for a post-Soviet decline in its conventional forces. The nation’s military doctrine says it may use nuclear weapons to counter a nuclear attack on Russia or an ally, or a large-scale conventional attack that threatens Russia’s existence.
Rogozin’s comment comes a day after President Vladimir Putin pledged to continue an ambitious weapons modernization program and to expand Russia’s military presence in the Arctic region. Putin has pointed at the U.S. navy presence in the Arctic Ocean as one of the reasons behind the buildup, saying that Russia is concerned because it takes U.S. missiles just 15 to 16 minutes to reach Moscow from a submarine in the Barents Sea region.
The statements reflected the current strain in Russian-U.S. relations, which have been hurt by disputes over the U.S.-led missile shield, Russia’s human rights record and, most recently, differences over Ukraine.
Source: AP correspondent John-Thor Dahlburg contributed from Brussels.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet approved on Thursday a $53 billion extra budget for the current fiscal year to fund stimulus steps announced last week aimed at offsetting the blow from a planned increase in the national sales tax.
The size of the supplementary budget comes to 5.46 trillion yen ($53.3 billion), following a 13.1 trillion yen extra budget compiled in January to stimulate the economy, according to the Ministry of Finance.
The latest budget will bring government spending for fiscal 2013/14, which ends in March, to about 98.1 trillion yen.
That compares with 100.5 trillion yen earmarked the year before, suggesting that Japan’s spending remains expansionary. It underlines the need for Abe to strike a balance between boosting near-term growth and reining in a huge public debt.
The focus will now shift to a draft annual budget for the next fiscal year from April, to be compiled later this month.
Abe’s government could face stiff resistance against spending cuts, with budget requests from ministries totaling a record 99.3 trillion yen for fiscal 2014/15.
The government does not need to issue additional new bonds to fund the latest extra budget, as it scrapes together revenue such as bigger-than-expected tax receipts in the current year.
Last week the cabinet approved an 18.6 trillion yen stimulus package, including 5.5 trillion yen in government spending, to bolster the economy ahead of the sales tax hike in April.
Tokyo plans to raise the sales tax in April to 8 percent from the current 5 percent, and to 10 percent in October 2015, to pay for ballooning social security costs in a fast-ageing society.
To ease the pain of the tax hike for low-income households, Japan’s ruling coalition agreed on Thursday to introduce a lower sales tax on daily necessities when the tax is at 10 percent.
The ruling bloc, in their annual tax code revision for fiscal 2014/15, also agreed to raise the light vehicle tax by 50 percent to 10,800 yen a year from April 2015, while cutting the car acquisition tax in April 2014 when the sales tax is raised.
The stimulus package includes steps to boost industrial competitiveness, support households, accelerate rebuilding from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and build infrastructure for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
($1 = 102.4650 Japanese yen)
(Reporting by Tetsushi Kajimoto; Editing by Chris Gallagher)
OMEGA has released its new OMEGA Anti-Magnetic Watch that is resistant to magnetic fields greater than 1.5 tesla (15,000 gauss), far exceeding the levels of magnetic resistance achieved by any previous watch and solving a problem that has challenged watchmakers for centuries.
The movement was introduced at a press conference at the Cité du Temps in Geneva on January 17th by Raynald Aeschlimann, OMEGA Vice President and member of Swatch Group’s Extended Group Management Board. Mr Aeschlimann opened the press conference, welcoming the media and introducing Jean-Claude Monachon, OMEGA Vice President and Head of Product Development, Michel Willemin, CEO of ASULAB, Thierry Conus, the Director of Research & Development at ETA and Mathieu Oulevey, a Tribology and Materials engineer at ETA.
In his opening remarks at the press conference, Mr Aeschlimann gave credit to Swatch Group’s unique ability to benefit from the contributions of the best engineers and researchers from all of its brand and companies. He added, “All of the heroes are here – not only my colleagues from OMEGA but from ASULAB and ETA. It was only through their shared creativity and enthusiasm that we could introduce this important innovation to you.”
The innovative technology pioneered by the team resulted in the creation of the first prototype movement, seamlessly integrated into an OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra timepiece. Diverging from conventional approaches to counteract the impact of magnetism, the OMEGA movement distinguishes itself by eschewing a protective container within the watchcase. Instead, it relies on the incorporation of carefully chosen non-ferrous materials directly into the movement. Numerous patents are currently pending for this groundbreaking movement. If you ever encounter issues with your OMEGA watch, it’s advisable to seek professional assistance from a reliable service specializing in omega watch repair to ensure the longevity and precision of your timepiece.
Jean-Claude Monachon reminded the attendees at the press conference of OMEGA’s long history of technological innovation, showing slides of highlights going back to 1894. He went on to point out that magnetism has always been an issue for watchmakers, adding that magnets are now more present in our daily lives than they have ever been before. Watchmakers have to deal regularly with the issue of magnetism, as it is necessary for them to demagnetize mechanical watches whose performance has been compromised by exposure to magnetic fields, a problem that will be solved with the new movement.
He explained that G. N. Hayek, the CEO of Swatch Group, challenged OMEGA to create a totally non-magnetic watch and announced that OMEGA, with engineers, scientists and metallurgists from its sister companies had met the challenge.
Michel Willemin’s presentation focused on issues of magnetism in daily life. He gave members of the press a brief primer on magnets and magnetism and pointed out that the evolution of the strength of permanent magnets was a key motivation behind the development of the movement.
Thierry Conus explained how magnetism had been dealt with previously, including inner cases designed to limit the effect of magnetism. He pointed out the limitations of the approach including the facts they couldn’t handle the challenge of the increased strength of permanent magnets and that, from an aesthetic standpoint, they block the view of the movement. He then showed a short film showing how a conventional mechanical watch exposed to high levels of magnetism stopped immediately and dramatically lost its accuracy. The OMEGA prototype was subjected to even higher levels of magnetism (15,000 gauss) and continued to perform. Testing showed that the watch was as accurate after its magnetic exposure as it had been before.
A live demonstration was then made that offered compelling and conclusive evidence that OMEGA’s new >15,000 gauss movement is a landmark development in watchmaking.
OMEGA expects to present the technology at the Baselworld trade fair in April. The new movement, the OMEGA Co-Axial calibre 8508, should be introduced to the market in 2013.
BenQ’s W1080ST Projector Released with its other brothers. Research shows family gaming is growing in popularity, keeping the kids and adults entertained and providing the opportunity for an inexpensive family fun night in.
There’s gaming, and then, there’s big screen gaming with BenQ’s W1080ST– all the fun of motion sensing and 3D games enhanced in size through the use of a home entertainment projector take gaming to a whole new level.
BenQ, the No.2 Projector brand across all categories worldwide, is a trusted name in home entertainment projection, specializing in a range of quality short throw projectors which are optimal for gaming enthusiasts.
W1080ST: the world’s first Full HD short throw video projector
As the world’s first Full HD short throw video projector, BenQ’s W1080ST creates a 65.7” image when positioned at a distance of just one meter, preventing image obstruction and shadows on the screen which is ideal in any situation, but particularly important when engaging in gaming.
The BenQ’s W1080ST projector’s zoom lens also provides flexibility as it can be set up virtually anywhere within the home, and its brilliant Full HD 1080p definition makes it perfect for displaying Full-HD content without downscaling or compression for color and clarity second to none.
Whether watching a Blu-ray movie, playing a video game or viewing anything which broadcasts in HD, the visual display from the BenQ’s W1080ST is of the highest picture quality available. Equipped with ISF Certified Calibration Controls with Day & Night modes, BenQ’s W1080ST also supports different 3D formats with built-in 10W speakers and 2 HDMI connectors.
Add to this BenQ’s unique SmartEco energy saving technology, which not only prolongs lamp life but offers a saving of up to 70% in power consumption, 2,000 lumen brightness, and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, W1080ST projector can project an image size of up to 300”.
W1070 is equipped with similar features as W1080ST, and project 40” image in one meter projection distance. It can project an image size from 40” up to 235”.
GP10: 1.5kg light and compact LED projector
BenQ’s GP10 is an ultra-light, portable, short throw LED projector which brings instant big screen audiovisual entertainment to the home without the hassle of professional installation. The tiny 1.5kg GP10 offers plug ‘n’ play ease – set-up takes minutes and it’s packed with handy features and capabilities idea for big screen gaming and movie viewing.
GP10 is highly versatile offering 720p HD-ready short-throw projection, 3D-ready support, 550 ANSI lumen brightness, optional detachable DVD player, HDMI multimedia connectivity, multiple format support, Wireless Display, SD card slot, USB reader and two built-in 3W stereo speakers with SRS.
Availability and MSRP(USD):
W1070 available now $1,099
W1080ST Q1, 2013 $1,299
GP10 available now $799
Lenovo Released New Windows 8 Touch Devices, Lenovo today announced its new lineup of consumer and business Windows 8 touch-optimized devices at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show. Headlining the collection are new additions to the ultra-portable IdeaPad U Series Ultrabooks™ and the multimedia intensive IdeaPad Z Series laptops as well as new models of IdeaCentre all-in-one desktops, from the sleek and stylish A Series to the affordable and space-saving C Series.
Lenovo also introduced an extreme performance gaming desktop PC, the Lenovo Erazer X700, designed for enthusiast-level gaming and graphics-hungry applications. For small businesses, the ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 laptops introduce a unique Lenovo OneLink technology for new docking capabilities, and to complete the new range of Windows 8 touch devices, the ThinkPad Mobile Monitor makes a great companion as a second display, especially for complementing non-touch devices with touch functionality.
“People love touch. It’s everywhere in today’s PC Plus world and is driving new interactions with devices and digital content,” said Peter Hortensius, president, Product Group, and senior vice president, Lenovo. “We’ve aggressively integrated touch across our consumer PCs so that we have one of the largest portfolios of Windows 8 touch products available.”
Premier Thin and Light IdeaPad U and Mainstream Z Series
Lenovo’s signature IdeaPad U310 and U410 mainstream Ultrabook™ devices take thin and light to the next level with new 10-finger touch support. These stylishly thin and light consumer Ultrabooks™ are incredibly mobile at just 18mm thin and are ultra-responsive, waking up from sleep in just one second with Instant Resume. They come with up to a 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor, the latest NVIDIA GeForce® graphics with DirectX® 11 and an extended battery life for all day computing.
The IdeaPad Z400 and Z500 laptops are the latest-generation of the Z Series and optimized for the Windows 8 touch-based user interface. They support 10-point touch, feature specialized stereo speakers for extra bass with Dolby Home Theatre v4 for an immersive sound experience, come with up to 3rd gen standard voltage Intel® Core™ i7 processors and include the latest NVIDIA GeForce graphics technology. These laptops give consumers large 14-15.6-inch touch screen real estate to experience the full power of Windows 8. Thebacklit AccuType keyboard even lets users comfortably see what they’re typing when they’re in the dark.
Erazer X700 – Extreme Gaming with One Click
The Lenovo Erazer X700 with its eye-catching diamond-cut and cold blue lighting design caters to enthusiast-level gamers and those who run intensive multimedia applications. The desktop comes with Lenovo’s exclusive Onekey™ Overclocking feature that allows users to unleash extreme processor performance, ie, “overclock,” at the click of a button while simultaneously preventing the PC from overheating thanks to its liquid cooling system. Many similar gaming PCs require users to adjust the setting in the BIOS. Because the Erazer X700 leverages AMD Eyefinity technology, users can connect up to six monitors to enjoy a panoramic screen display and add up to 4 TB of storage without tools while the PC is still running. The desktop also comes with 32GB of memory, dual graphics support (NVIDIA® GeForce® or ATI CrossFireX™1, up to dual AMD Radeon™ HD and the latest Intel Core family of processors.
IdeaCentre A730 Slimmest 27-inch AIO1 Plus Affordable C Series AIO Desktops
The IdeaCentre A730 all-in-one desktop (AIO) combines an optional 27-inch Quad HD (2560×1440) or 27-inch Full HD (1920×1080) frameless display with 10-point multi-touch into an less-than-an-inch thin frame with a widely adjustable screen angle from -5° to 90° so people can use it comfortably in any position. The A730 supports up to Windows 8 Pro, includes choices of the 3rd gen Intel Core family of processors and features large storage options up to 1TB.
The Lenovo C540 AIO with an optional touch screen is one of the most affordable and space saving 23- inch touch AIOs for family entertainment. It bundles powerful technologies including a 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3 processor and NVIDIA GeForce discrete graphics for an affordable computing solution.
ThinkPad Edge Laptops Pioneer OneLink Technology
The ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 are the first ThinkPad laptops to include Lenovo’s all new OneLink technology. Designed to offer simplicity through a single cable connection, the new unique interface eliminates cable clutter without compromising performance. The first device to support the new technology is the new ThinkPad OneLink Dock. Offering superior lag-free graphics and audio performance through native video with dedicated HDMI and audio ports, it can also play host to a number of accessories through four USB ports. This industry unique technology will also charge laptop and mobile devices. Lenovo plans to offer additional OneLink devices in 2013. In addition to touch functionality, the slim ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 laptops feature improved graphics options for more vivid content on their displays up to full HD and a five-button ClickPad lets users control Windows 8 features from the keyboard.
The Wired/Wireless Mobile Touch Screen Companion
The slim and sleek ThinkVision LT1423p Mobile Monitor Touch is Lenovo’s next generation mobile monitor that offers extra screen real estate and touch functionality for users who demand more productivity on-the-go. Improving from its award winning predecessor’s innovative design, the LT1423p will be available in wired or wireless editions and boasts a thin design with a 13.3 inch 1600 x 900 AH-IPS panel protected by Gorilla Glass for an incredibly wide viewing angle and offers a great Windows 8 touch experience. Consumers can even experience touch control gestures on non-touch PCs, and as an added benefit, business customers can take advantage of 10-point touch capability or adopt paper-less commercial transactions by using the electro-magnetic stylus.
To keep users up and running, Lenovo offers a full suite of services including In-Home Warranty upgrades for service at the owner’s home or business, and Accidental Damage Protection on select products to help insure against damage from accidents like drops, spills, electrical surges, or screen malfunctions. Additionally, Lenovo Premium Support’s expert technicians are available when needed with convenient over the phone or remote session support from the comfort of home.
Pricing and Availability2
The IdeaPad Z500 Touch will be available starting in April. Models start at approximately $699.
The IdeaPad Z400 Touch will be available starting in March. Models start at approximately $699.
The IdeaPad U310 Touch will be available starting in March. Models start at approximately $779.
The IdeaPad U410 Touch will be available starting in April. Models start at approximately $850.
The Lenovo Erazer X700 will be available starting in June. Models start at approximately $1,499.
The IdeaCentre A730 will be available starting this in June. Models start at approximately $1,499.
The IdeaCentre C540 will be available starting in February. Non-touch models start at approximately $549. Touch models will be available in June.
The ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 will be available starting in May. Models start at approximately $539.
The ThinkPad OneLink Dock will be available starting in May. Price will be approximately $99. The ThinkVision LT1423p Mobile Monitor Touch will be available during Q2 2013 and the price will be approximately $449.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced today Samsung GALAXY S II Plus, which combines the performance that have made the GALAXY S II one of the world’s most recognized phones, together with nature-inspired user-interface and intuitive features that greatly boost its usability and functionality.
• The GALAXY S II Plus runs on Android™ 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) enabling faster and smoother screen transitions, and
providing an enhanced user interface featuring a new, easier-to-use notification panel. It is powered by an impressive
1.2 GHz dual core processor that enables easy multi-tasking, smooth screen transitions and superior graphics for
some of the most demanding applications and games.
• The GALAXY S II Plus’ nature-inspired user-interface is complemented with intuitive features that make the phone really
easy to use. Direct Call enables users to automatically dial a call by taking the device to the ear. Smart Stay recognizes
whether the user is looking at the screen to dim the screen accordingly; while Smart Alert lets users know about
missed events or status updates just by picking up the phone.
• The GALAXY S II Plus also sports a range of additional features that boost performance and the overall experience in
entirely new ways. Popup Video allows a video to play anywhere on the screen in a resizable pop-up window while
simultaneously running other tasks, eliminating the need to close and restart videos when checking new emails or
surfing the Web. S Voice lets users control the phone using their voice; and Voice Unlock lets users unlock the phone
using their own voice.
• A 4.3” WVGA Super AMOLED Plus display offers a generous viewing experience and enables photos captured with the
powerful 8MP camera to be enjoyed in true clarity.
• The rear camera features a zero-lag shutter speed that captures moving objects easily without delay. The innovative
‘Buddy photo share’ function also allows images to be easily and simultaneously shared with friends pictured in an
image directly from the camera or the photo gallery. Additional features include Group Facetag and Face Zoom to
deliver a complete photographic experience. The device is packed with the latest Samsung content services including
AllShare Play, which lets users share content across Samsung devices using a single account and password.
Users can also enjoy all the benefits of Samsung Hubs, including the latest versions of Readers Hub, Video Hub,
A whopper of an asteroid is headed our way. A giant asteroid named Aasteroid 4179 Toutatis Towards Earth will make a flyby of Earth over the next few days, and armchair astronomers can watch the action live on their computers.The near-Earth asteroid 4179 Toutatis, which is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) wide, will zoom within 4.3 million miles (7 million kilometers) of Earth during its closest approach early Wednesday morning (Dec. 12). That’s too far away to pose any impact threat on this pass, but close enough to put on a pretty good show through top-notch telescopes, researchers say.
Aasteroid 4179 Toutatis Towards Earth
And some of those scopes will be tracking Toutatis’ movements for the benefit of skywatchers around the world. The online SloohSpace Camera and Virtual Telescope Project, for example, will both stream live, free footage of theasteroid from professional-quality observatories.
Slooh will webcast Toutatis views from a scope in the Canary Islands off the west coast of Africa beginning at 3 p.m. EST (2000 GMT) today (Dec. 11). Another show will follow at 10 p.m. EST tonight (0300 GMT Wednesday), with footage from an instrument in Arizona. You can watch them at Slooh’s website: www.slooh.com.
Both shows will feature commentary from Slooh president Patrick Paolucci and Astronomy Magazine columnist Bob Berman.
“Slooh technical staff will let the public follow this fast-moving asteroid in two different ways. In one view, the background stars will be tracked at their own rate and the asteroid will appear as an obvious streak or a moving time-lapse dot across the starry field,” Berman said in a statement.
“In a second view, Toutatis itself will be tracked and held steady as a tiny pointlike object, while Earth’s spin makes the background stars whiz by as streaks,” Berman added. “Both methods will make the asteroid’s speedy orbital motion obvious as it passes us in space.”
Meanwhile, the Virtual Telescope Project — which is run by Gianluca Masi of Bellatrix Astronomical Observatory in Italy — will offer its own free webcast Thursday (Dec. 13) at 3 p.m. EST (2000 GMT), complete with commentary from astrophysicists.
You can see that video stream here: www.virtualtelescope.eu/webtv/
Asteroid Toutatis was first viewed in 1934, then officially discovered in 1989. It makes one trip around the sun every four years.
The Minor Planet Center in Cambridge, Mass., lists Toutatis as a potentially hazardous object, meaning that it could pose a threat to our planet at some point in the future. The current flyby is no cause for concern, however. At its closest approach, which comes at 1:40 a.m. (0640 GMT) Wednesday, Toutatis will still be 18 times farther away from Earth than the moon is.
Toutatis would cause catastrophic damage if it ever did slam into Earth. In general, scientists think a strike by anything at least 0.6 miles (1 km) wide could have global consequences, most likely by altering the world’s climate for many years to come. For comparison, the asteroid thought to have wiped out the dinosaurs 65 million years ago was an estimated 6 miles (10 km) across.
Washington- (Daily Released) -At least 20 US states demand Independence from US and filed petitions through the website of the White House to secede from the United States of America, following the re-election of President Barack Obama, www.examiner.com reported on Tuesday. After the re-election, several petitions surfaced requesting the Obama administration to peacefully grant the applied state to withdraw from the United States of America in order to create their own government.
20 states demand Independence from US
Louisiana was the first state to file a petition followed by Texas.States with secession-related petitions on the White House website include Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina and Tennessee.How would Old Glory look with 30 stars instead of 50? As far-fetched as it may sound, the White House might soon be forced by its own rules to examine the question.
On November 7, the day after President Barack Obama was re-elected, the White House’s website received a petition asking the administration to allow Louisiana to secede.If 25,000 people sign the petition by December 7, it will “require a response” from the Obama administration, according to published rules of the White House’s online “We the People” program. The Louisiana petition has collected more than 12,300 signatures in four days.
A separate effort from Texas has 15,400 supporters.Similar petitions from 18 other states began arriving on November 9, bringing the total — for the moment — to 20. The White House website publicly displays petitions that have attracted at least 150 signers. “Michael E” from the New Orleans suburb of Slidell penned the initial proposal — the website doesn’t provide last names — in which he asked the Obama administration to “[p]eacefully grant the State of Louisiana to withdraw from the United States of America and create its own NEW government.”His entire petition consisted of excerpts from the Declaration of Independence.
“Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,” one portion read, “that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and institute new Government.”“Micah H” from Arlington, Texas submitted the petition on behalf of the Lone Star State.“The US continues to suffer economic difficulties stemming from the federal government’s neglect to reform domestic and foreign spending,” he wrote.Texas, he added, “maintains a balanced budget and is the 15th largest economy in the world,” making it “practically feasible for Texas to withdraw from the union.”
What began as a pair of parallel stunts appears to have gathered steam. Other than Louisiana and Texas, states with secession-related petitions pending on the White House website now include Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina and Tennessee.Three states –Georgia, Missouri and South Carolina are each represented by two competing petitions.
LG U + Released LTE Dedicated M2M Module (TechReleased) – LG U Plus announces less than half price compared to the existing module, the quality of data and communication breakthrough mainstream ‘LTE dedicated M2M Module (Model: WDLX-LU100-F).
LG U + Released LTE Dedicated M2M Module (Techreleased.com)
M2M communications intelligence module, released today by U.S. chipset manufacturer specializing GCT Semiconductor communications chips to increase the performance and quality satisfaction, product coverage nationwide network based on dense LTE LG U Plus the advantage of making use of LTE is a dedicated module, is the most affordable in the domestic price is 50,000 won. Module price when compared with the existing level of 120,000 won a whopping 58% affordable level. LG U Plus came up at a breakthrough price, the price competitiveness is the key to open up new M2M era and new parts supply line selection, reducing manufacturing costs, and judgments.
In particular, LTE utilizes a wide range of products to LG Innotek and development, this module can be applied. First module of the vehicle, such as vending machines, black box, is planning to take advantage of that. New M2M market to open in the future in a variety of fields, such as cameras, CCTV, Vehicle Black Box, telemedicine systems, digital signage, smart grid, reporting, plans to ride Communications in conjunction with concentrating.
LG U Plus developers quickly and easily promote ease of development, and the desired small-and medium-sized enterprises and private developers to provide software development kit (SDK) and LG U Plus M2M platform API (Application Program Interface) to communicate through experience LTE grafted to develop products.
Meanwhile, LG U Plus is also actively promoting support for the M2M market. ‘LTE LG U Plus running Sangam Building Open Innovation Center’ to provide free dedicated M2M module developed for LTE support new device development of SMEs.
Partnership with SMEs to develop new devices to take advantage of the LTE M2M modules, as well as to provide opportunities for business by expanding briskly explore joint marketing plans. The LTE M2M module is available through the Open Innovation Center website (http://loic.uplus.co.kr).
Managing Director of LG U Plus device development is responsible choechabong future potential as a big market, M2M market M2M sole discretion, price competitiveness is key in the initial expansion module lead me to introduce it ride and communications strategy to keep pushing forward, “said M2M also a constant support system through partnerships and joint development of SMEs and create new business opportunities for M2M market actively identify and respond me out, “he said.
Seven ways to get kicked off a plane – Your plane ticket is your pass to far-flung destinations—on several conditions. Check your airline’s contract of carriage; there, buried in pages of text, you’ll find a list of violations that’ll get you banned from boarding or even kicked off a plane.
7 ways to get kicked off a plane
Contracts of carriage vary slightly by airline, but most contracts have some kind of language prohibiting passengers from doing anything that endangers the safety or comfort of fellow flyers. This is all subject to interpretation by airline employees, which is why we often see so many wild stories of passengers getting the boot. So what, specifically, shouldn’t you do? The following seven behaviors should be avoided at all costs.
Refuse To Buckle Your Seat Belt
If for any reason a passenger can’t or isn’t willing to buckle his seat belt, flight crew will probably show him the door. It happened to a 3-year-old boy who wouldn’t buckle up on an Alaska Airlines flight. It also happens when passengers are too large to fasten their seat belts. Travelers are required by federal law to wear a seat belt on some phases of all flights. And until recently, passengers of size could bring a seat belt extender on board to help with fit. But in August, the Federal Aviation Administration declared that flyers must be able to buckle up using the aircraft’s original seat belt or with an extender offered by the airline, if available.
Bring a Crying Kid
Passengers who get loud, become aggressive, and spoil the comfort of fellow flyers could get kicked off a plane—even if they’re still in diapers. The crew of a JetBlue flight to Turks and Caicos forced the family of a tantrum-throwing toddler to debark the plane in March 2012. According to SmarterTravel editor Caroline Morse, “The parents tried to hold the screaming toddler down in her seat with the seat belt on, but the pilot and flight attendant made the decision to kick the family off the flight and leave without them. Undoubtedly, the people trapped near that toddler on the plane were grateful, but the Daily Mail reports that the family ended up paying more than $2,000 for a new flight and hotel room for the night.”
Wear Something Inappropriate
Airlines generally leave it up to flight attendants to judge whether or not a passenger’s attire is inappropriate for wear in the air. As a result, instances of flyers getting the boot due to unsuitable attire are relatively common. In the past, we’ve reported on flight crews banning passengers for wearing low-cut tops, rocking baggy pants, and sporting offensive T-shirts. For more in-flight style tips, read Nine Things Not to Wear on a Plane.
Get in a Fight
When a man smacked a fellow passenger in the head on a United Airlines flight to Ghana in 2011, the pilot, like a parent driving a car with feuding kids in the backseat, turned that plane around. But unlike your average parent, the pilot had the wherewithal to call up a few fighter jets as backup. The Air Force was summoned and two jets trailed the plane as it circled for half an hour, burning off fuel. The aggressive flyer, naturally, was removed from his flight once the plane touched down.
Here’s the most unbelievable part of this story: The whole brawl started when one passenger reclined his seat into the space of the guy behind him. Some travelers might even argue he deserved the smack.
Ignore the Request to Turn Off Electronic Devices
You’ve undoubtedly heard the notorious tale: Alec Baldwin was kicked off a flight for neglecting to pause his game of Words with Friends when the flight crew requested that passengers power down their devices. It’s important to note, however, that you likely won’t be removed from your flight if you simply forget that your device is turned on and your phone rings on the tarmac. It’s not that easy to get booted. But Baldwin seemed determined. He reportedly became aggressive and ignored repeated requests before the captain decided to leave the 30 Rock star behind.
Neglect Your Hygiene
You don’t have to wear a naughty T-shirt to offend fellow passengers. Simply skip the soap. A few years ago, a flyer did just that, and ended up on the wrong side of the boarding gate. According to ABC News, when passengers on an Air Canada Jazz flight to Montreal complained about a foul-smelling flyer, the malodorous man had to forfeit his flight before departure. A person on the flight told ABC News, “People were just mumbling and staring at him. The guy next to me said, ‘It’s brutal.'”
Drink Too Much
Visibly intoxicated passengers aren’t welcome on flights; most airline contracts of carriage contain clauses that specifically state this. US Airways’ contract, for example, states that the airline can refuse transport to passengers who “appear to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.”
Some people apparently missed the memo, like country singer John Rich (of Big & Rich), who was removed from a Southwest flight for being too drunk to fly, and an intoxicated Bahraini prince, who lost his seat on British Airways. (It’s safe to say that these airlines offer no special treatment for the rich and famous.)
Even if you appear drunk but are really sober, your ticket could be in jeopardy. In July, we reported on a sober woman who was removed from a Southwest flight because a gate agent thought she was intoxicated. After being booted, the women obtained a toxicology test from a hospital, and her blood alcohol level was less than 0.003. Nevertheless, she wasn’t permitted to board that initial flight.
