Mobile Miscellany: week of March 11th, 2013

If you didn't get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we've opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought a new smartphone to Cricket, insights from Verizon about its forthcoming AWS deployment and even a rugged accessory from Nokia. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that's happening in the mobile world for this week of March 11th, 2013.

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"X Factor" the musical to hit London stage in 2014

LONDON (Reuters) - Creator of "The X Factor", Simon Cowell, has given his approval for his hit TV singing competition to head to the London stage.

Syco Entertainment, Cowell's joint venture with Sony Music, is teaming up with Stage Entertainment UK to bring a musical based on the TV singing contest to the stage next year, the partners announced on Friday.

The show, to be called "X Factor - It's Time To Face The Musical!" will hit London's West End theatre district in early 2014 with its creators calling it an "affectionate poke" at the hugely successful TV show created by Cowell.

It is being written by British comedian Harry Hill with music from Steve Brown and will be directed by Sean Foley.

Production company Stage Entertainment UK, behind such hits as "Oliver!", "Hairspray" and "Singin' in the Rain", said in a statement that the new musical would follow the fictional character Chenice on her unlikely journey to stardom.

Described as "the only girl in the world who has never heard of The X Factor", she stumbles across an audition queue with her talking dog, an incident that changes her life forever.

Cowell has made a fortune from "The X Factor" and similar television talent shows, and is also a household name in his native Britain and the United States for appearing as the acerbic judge on several of his shows.

(Reporting by Mike Collett-White, Editing by Belinda Goldsmith)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/x-factor-musical-hit-london-stage-2014-174822706.html

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Michelle Obama Vogue Cover: Revealed! Stunning!

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Spokeswoman: Israeli parties strike coalition deal

JERUSALEM (AP) ? A spokeswoman for a major Israeli political party says a deal has been reached with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form the next government.

A Yesh Atid spokeswoman says the three main coalition partners will meet later on Thursday to sign the agreement, which comes after weeks of negotiations. She spoke on condition of anonymity pending a formal announcement.

Netanyahu's bloc has now joined up with the centrist "Yesh Atid" and the pro-settler "Jewish Home" parties. Former Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, who leads a small party, joined last month.

The talks had stalled over the division of Cabinet portfolios and planned reforms in the country's military draft law.

Netanyahu, whose block won 31 seats in the 120-member assembly, has struggled to form a coalition since the Jan. 22 parliamentary election.

Associated Press

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Obama, China's Xi talk cyber security

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WASHINGTON ? President Barack Obama stressed the importance of addressing cyber security threats on Thursday in a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping that came amid rising U.S. concern about hacking attacks emanating from China.

Obama called Xi to congratulate him on his new position and both agreed on the value of regular high-level discussions. To that end, Obama noted that U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will visit China next week to be followed in coming weeks by Secretary of State John Kerry, a White House statement said.

Obama welcomed China's commitment to G-20 nations to move toward a more flexible currency exchange rate. The United States has long sought to persuade China to allow its currency to become more flexible and thus improve the ability to U.S. exporters to compete in the Chinese market.

With the United States growing increasingly alarmed about cyber hacking intrusions emanating from China, Obama "highlighted the importance of addressing cyber security threats, which represent a shared challenge," the White House said.

The president and his top security advisers met with chief executives from 13 companies in the White House Situation Room Wednesday to talk about how the government and private sector could improve cyber security, including the need for legislation.

The White House has elevated the issue after efforts to improve U.S. cyber defenses through new laws failed in Congress last year.

Copyright 2013 Thomson Reuters.

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Agawi Partners With NVIDIA To Deliver Ready-To-Stream Gaming Architecture To ISPs And Telcos

Internet providers have been demoted to dumb tubes with the advent of services like Netflix, iTunes, Spotify and others, which is not where they want to be. Agawi, which has spent the past few years building its cloud gaming infrastructure, is now pursuing its plans of making that tech commercially available to ISPs, with a ready-to-roll white label cloud-gaming solution they can pass on to their customers.

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Design Picks: Egg Shaped Bath Tubs - Articles :: Networx

Egg shaped bath tubs bring a natural look to even the slickest, fanciest bathroom. Something in their asymmetrical lines says, "I'm perfect, but not too perfect." Egg shaped bath tubs are available, much to the relief of people shopping on smaller budgets, in acrylic, as well as more expensive materials. More modern than traditional, an egg shaped bath tub is a good option for someone looking for a modern tub with soft lines. After all, modern does not have to mean angular.

Some of these tubs are harder-to-find models by Italian designers. Some are available online, or even through big box stores. All of them are lovely, artistic choices for a bathroom remodel. If your remodeling contractor has not suggested an egg shaped bath tub, speak with him about it if these tubs appeal to you.

How do egg shaped bath tubs look in traditional bathrooms? Amazing, in one word. Click over to Hometalk.com to see a recent bathroom remodel by an Atlanta contractor, which includes a gorgeous egg shaped bath tub. The look is classic, but contemporary, and oh-so-peaceful.

The Americh Contura: As much as a person could long for a bath tub, I want this egg shaped tub. I am so taken by it because it looks like it is made of adobe, but it is shiny and actually acrylic. It is sculptural, with rounded edges, and simple. However, the Americh Contura egg shaped bath tub is deceptively simple looking. Hidden in it are whirlpool jets for a truly luxurious soaking experience. $3721.99 at ArdiBathrooms.com.

Agape Design Spoon XL: This egg shaped bath tub is exceptionally elegant. It is also made from Cristalplant? biobased material, an ecologically friendly alternative to acrylic. This huge bath tub offers an exceptional soak. Its "concave internal profile allows optimal water distribution." Have a look at it if you want to see an absolutely stunning egg shaped bath tub. Contact distributor for price, or Agape.com.

Rapsel Kea: The Kea by Rapsel is available in freestanding or wall-to-wall versions. The Kea is a hybrid of a rectangular bath tub and an egg shaped bath tub, which features delicate lines and a sophisticated profile. It is also made of Cristalplant? biobased material. The Kea is a statement bath tub designed by Italian designer Marco Piva. Contact distributor for price, or Rapsel.it.

Nella Vetrina Vov Aki: This high style, super luxe bath tub by Italian bath fixture and home decor company Nella Vetrina is an egg shaped bath tub that appears to be carved into a solid rectangular block. This sculptural piece is made of a single block of white K-plan. K-plan is a material that is easy to clean and to maintain. It does not scratch or chip easily. Contact distributor for price, or NellaVetrina.com.

Ove Decors Gloss White Oval Pedestal Bath Tub: Builders will like this egg shaped bath tub because it has a reversible drain and 4 adjustable leveling feet. Stylish homeowners will like it because of its shape, which is reminiscent of an old-fashioned soaking tub. $1075.38 at Lowes.com.

Chaya Kurtz writes for Networx.com.

Source: http://www.networx.com/article/design-picks-egg-shaped-bath-tubs

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