Suu Kyi offers hope to Myanmar workers in Thailand

Myanmar workers hold portraits of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they gather to hear her speech in Samut Sakhon, Thailand on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Kicking off her first trip abroad in nearly a quarter-century, Suu Kyi offered encouragement Wednesday to impoverished migrants whose flight to neighboring Thailand is emblematic of the devastation wrought on her homeland by decades of misrule. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Myanmar workers hold portraits of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they gather to hear her speech in Samut Sakhon, Thailand on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Kicking off her first trip abroad in nearly a quarter-century, Suu Kyi offered encouragement Wednesday to impoverished migrants whose flight to neighboring Thailand is emblematic of the devastation wrought on her homeland by decades of misrule. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Myanmar workers cheer up as they listen to Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's speech in Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Kicking off her first trip abroad in nearly a quarter-century, Suu Kyi offered encouragement Wednesday to impoverished migrants whose flight to neighboring Thailand is emblematic of the devastation wrought on her homeland by decades of misrule. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi shakes hands with a Myanmar worker from a car during her visit to a shrimp market in Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Kicking off her first trip abroad in nearly a quarter-century, Suu Kyi offered encouragement Wednesday to impoverished migrants whose flight to neighboring Thailand is emblematic of the devastation wrought on her homeland by decades of misrule. (APP/Wason Wanichakorn)

Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, left, talks with Thai opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva during their meeting in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Suu Kyi, on her first foreign trip in nearly a quarter-century, offered encouragement Wednesday to impoverished migrants whose flight from their homeland is emblematic of the devastation wrought there by decades of misrule. (AP Photo)

A Myanmar boy waits for Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's arrival at the shrimp market in Samut Sakhon, Thailand on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Kicking off her first trip abroad in nearly a quarter-century, Suu Kyi offered encouragement Wednesday to impoverished migrants whose flight to neighboring Thailand is emblematic of the devastation wrought on her homeland by decades of misrule. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

MAHACHAI, Thailand (AP) ? Downtrodden but hopeful migrants from Myanmar crowded the streets for a look at opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who said she will do all she can to reverse decades of economic ruin and make it possible for them to go home.

In the town of Mahachai, home to Thailand's largest population of Burmese migrants, thousands crowded around her Wednesday and chanted: "Long Live Mother Suu!"

"I had only seen her on TV and in newspapers," said Saw Hla Tun, who left Myanmar's Karen state seven years ago and earns a meager wage carrying heavy salt sacks on his back. "I couldn't hold back my tears when I saw her."

Khin Than Nu, who works at a Thai canning factory, said she dreams of her home in Myanmar's Mon state.

"We left our parents in Burma, and all my brothers and sisters work here to support our parents," she said. Using a Burmese honorific for Suu Kyi, she added, "I hope Daw Suu will help develop our country, and bring jobs so we can go home."

Suu Kyi arrived in Thailand on Tuesday night on a trip that shows just how much life has changed in her homeland. The Nobel Peace Prize winner lived 15 of the last 24 years under house arrest and dared not leave during the intermittent periods of freedom because she feared the then-ruling military junta would not allow her to return. Now an elected member of Parliament, she will speak this week at the World Economic Forum on East Asia.

She'll return to Myanmar briefly before heading to Europe for a five-country tour in mid-June. She'll address the British Parliament, formally accept her 1991 Nobel in Oslo, Norway, and be the guest of honor at a Dublin tribute concert organized by U2's Bono and others.

In Mahachai, southwest of Bangkok, Suu Kyi offered encouragement to the exuberant crowd, many of whom held signs that read, "We want to go home."

"Don't feel down, or weak. History is always changing," she said.

"Today, I will make you one promise: I will try my best for you."

After speaking to the crowd, Suu Kyi met with migrant workers who told her they are mistreated by employers but don't know their rights and have no legal means to settle disputes.

Fixing a battered economy is one of the most crucial challenges facing Myanmar as it begins opening up in the wake of 49 years of military governance that ended only last year.

Thailand hosts around 2.5 million impoverished Burmese who have fled here to work low-skilled jobs as domestic servants or in manual labor industries like fisheries and the garment sector.

Andy Hall, a migrant expert and researcher at the Institute for Population and Social Research at Thailand's Mahidol University, said the Myanmar migrants ? up to a million of them lacking work permits ? make up between 5 and 10 percent of the Thai work force, contributing as much as 7 percent of the nation's GDP.

Many are exploited and paid reduced wages. Some have been trafficked; some have had their passports confiscated by employers. Hall said they were nevertheless "the lifeblood of a lot of the Myanmar economy, sending home money to support families who don't have enough money to eat."

"They have no voice, they can never speak up or stand up," Hall said. "So for Aung San Suu Kyi to visit is like a dream come true, someone who finally may be able to bring attention to their suffering."

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Associated Press writer Yadana Htun contributed to this report.

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Skin Disorders and Alcohol

Alcoholic beverages such as wine, when consumed in moderation, could prove healthy for you. But, excess alcohol intake can lead to many serious health issues. Skin disorders and alcohol are known to have a direct link. Continue reading to learn about the various skin disorders that could be caused or perhaps aggravated due to excess intake of alcohol.

Skin disorders caused due to alcohol can occur due to various factors. For example, the weakening of the liver reduces its ability to get rid of harmful toxins in the body, consequently affecting the skin. Too much alcohol affects the vitamin content in the body, especially vitamins A and C, the two very important vitamins needed for healthy skin. Alcohol causes short-term and sometimes long-term effects on our skin. Skin problems caused because of alcohol include the following:

Acne:?Too much alcohol consumption makes the liver weak, because the liver needs to work extra to eliminate the harmful toxins which are present in alcohol.

When these toxins are not released from the body, they can lead to acne breakouts. A weak liver can also lead to several other skin as well as health issues.

Red Blotchy Skin:?After a significant amount of alcohol intake, you can notice the skin on your face as well as your body becoming red and blotchy. This is because alcohol dilates the blood vessels, which remain like that until all the alcohol is flushed out of the body. Hence, the skin appears blotchy and red.

Rosacea:?This skin disorder is characterized by the appearance of acne like bumps, pink patches on the face, red eyes and broken blood vessels. Too much alcohol intake can aggravate and even worsen the condition. People who have a fair complexion are known to suffer from this skin disorder, which does not heal until the intake of alcohol is stopped.

Skin Dryness:?Alcohol leads to skin dehydration and makes the skin dry. In case you have skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis, consuming alcohol could make the condition worse.

Wrinkles, Fine lines, and Crow's Feet:?As the skin becomes weak, it leads to the development of wrinkles, and fine lines as well as crow's feet. Too much alcohol intake causes the skin to age much faster.

Skin Paleness:?Even though some individuals experience skin redness after too much alcohol, some people?s skin becomes pale over time. The skin becomes dull and looks weak and tired.

It is vital to avoid or at least restrict the intake of alcohol if you want to maintain healthy and younger looking skin. It is also important to maintain proper skincare, and eat a healthy balanced diet as well as exercise regularly in order to maintain healthy skin.

These days, there are several skincare products and medications available in the market to help deal with various skin disorders. With regards to treating acne, medications such as Azelex cream have proved very effective. Azelex belongs to a category of medications referred to as Dicarboxylic acids, which can be utilized for treating mild as well as moderate acne. You can purchase Azelex from the neighborhood drugstore or order Azelex online. But, it is advised to seek advice from a dermatologist before deciding to Buy Azelex to treat acne.
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Al-Jazeera Networks Selects two Eutelsat Satellites to Broadcast its New Sports Channels in France

beIN Sport 1 ready for launch on Eutelsat on June 1, followed by beIN Sport 2 this summer

PARIS, May 24, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announced today that its HOT BIRD
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5degree(s) West have been selected by beIN SPORT to broadcast its two new channels for the
French market, beIN SPORT 1 et beIN SPORT 2 [http://www.beinsport.fr ].

beIN Sport 1 is on track for launch on June 1 and will show premium coverage of the
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sister channel, beIN Sport 2, will follow this summer.

The contract with Eutelsat follows beIN Sport's acquisition of LFP Ligue
[http://www.lfp.fr ] (France's Professional Football League) and UEFA Champions League
[http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/index.html ] rights and many other premium sports
for the French market. Favouring two satellite TV positions already well-anchored in
French TV homes will enable beIN Sport 1 and 2 to optimise their reach from day one and
ensure the highest broadcast quality for live and exclusive viewing of premium sports.

For Michel de Rosen, CEO of Eutelsat: "The longstanding presence of two of our leading
satellite TV neighbourhoods in France's media landscape will be further consolidated by
the arrival of beIN SPORT's first television channels for viewers in France. The launch of
thesenew TV ventures also testifies to the dynamic of the satellite broadcasting market
that continues to welcome new players and programming concepts in order to deliver viewers
premium content andthe finest image quality. Eutelsat is delighted with this agreement to
pursue our relationship with Al Jazeera, a vibrant and go-ahead international broadcasting
group."

About beIN SPORT

beIN SPORT is a new global premium brand in the worlds of television and sport. The
channel is driven by a mission to forge an emotional bond between sport and fans, by
constantly breaking new ground to give viewers an immersive and interactive experience.
beIN SPORT offers a new unique experience and another way of watching sport on television.

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About Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding
company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 28 satellites that provide
coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and
significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading
satellite operators in terms of revenues. As of 31 March 2012, Eutelsat's satellites were
broadcasting more than 4,250 television channels. More than 1,100 channels are broadcast
via its HOT BIRD video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East alone which serves over 120
million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group's
satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV
contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service
Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband
subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed internet services through
teleports in France and Italy that serve enterprises, local communities, government
agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in
Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ just over 750 commercial, technical and
operational professionals. This culturally diverse staff includes employees from 30
countries. http://www.eutelsat.com

For pictures of satellites from Eutelsat fleet :

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Americans find doing their own taxes simpler than improving diet and health

ScienceDaily (May 23, 2012) ? Most Americans (52 percent) have concluded that figuring out their income taxes is easier than knowing what they should and shouldn't eat to be healthier, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation's 2012 Food & Health Survey.

The Survey found that people think a great deal about the healthfulness of their diets and want to make improvements. Yet, 76 percent agree that ever-changing nutritional guidance makes it hard to know what to believe. And when it comes to making decisions about food, consumers today rely most often on their own research rather than third-party experts. Six out of 10 Americans have given a lot of thought to the foods and beverages they consume (58 percent) and the amount of physical activity they get (61 percent). Yet, only 20 percent say their diet is very healthful and 23 percent describe their diet as extremely or very unhealthful; less than 20 percent meet the national Physical Activity Guidelines.

"This year's Survey was designed to reveal consumer behavior, not just thoughts and desires. Clearly, there is a disconnect for many Americans," said Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RD, LD, FADA, Senior Vice President, Nutrition and Food Safety, IFIC Foundation. "Some questions also reveal clear differences based on gender and age. For example, men feel it is harder to eat a healthful diet than to find time to exercise, while women feel just the opposite. The percentage of older respondents who say their diet is very or extremely healthful is about twice the rate of younger people. These are important distinctions for health professionals and others who are trying to help individuals and families improve their diet and health."

The IFIC Foundation's 2012 Food & Health Survey found that 90 percent of Americans have given at least a little thought to the ingredients in their food and beverages. Consumers say they are trying to eat more whole grains, fiber and protein, while cutting calories, sugar, solid fats and salt. However, taste (87 percent) remains the most significant determinant of food and beverage choices, followed by price, which dropped significantly as a factor compared to 2011, and healthfulness. In terms of trying to lead healthier lives, nearly 60 percent of Americans believe that online and mobile tools are helpful.

The Survey was fielded by Mathew Greenwald & Associates of Washington, D.C. between April 3 and 13, 2012 and involved 1,057 Americans ages 18 to 80. Results were weighted to match the U.S. Census based on age, education, gender, race/ethnicity, and region to be nationally representative.

Additional Findings from the IFIC Foundation's 2012 Food & Health Survey

? Overall, 55 percent of Americans are trying to lose weight. However, 23 percent of obese consumers and 44 percent of overweight consumers say they are not trying to lose weight.

? Fewer than one in 10 Americans correctly estimate the number of calories they need to maintain their weight and only three in 10 believe that all sources of calories play an equal role in weight gain. Calories from sugar, carbohydrates and fats are believed more likely to cause weight gain.

? During the past year, 66 percent of Americans have given some thought to the sustainability of their foods and beverages, with about 40 percent regularly purchasing locally sourced or recyclable food and beverage products.

? Only 17 percent of Americans say they have stopped buying a specific brand or type of food due to safety concerns and more than half of all consumers (57 percent) believe that the chances are extremely low that they will contract a serious foodborne illness. About half (48 percent) believe foods produced in foreign countries are less safe than foods grown in the U.S.

? The expiration date surpassed the food package Nutrition Facts panel in terms of the information consumers looked for in making food or beverage purchases, although the importance of statements about nutrition and health benefits both rose significantly.

? Six in 10 Americans believe the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates how food additives may be used but only 36 percent realized the FDA approves or sets daily intake limits for food additives. About half (46 percent) of Americans believe that food colors must be reviewed and approved by the U.S. government before being added to foods.

? Eighty-seven percent of parents believe that it is good for their health to sit down and eat meals with their family and 69 percent of parents worry about the healthfulness of their children's diets more than their own.

? The United States Department of Agriculture's MyPlate graphic was readily recognized by consumers and received high marks for communicating about healthful eating.

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Book review: Clutter Busting Your Life

By the time Brooks Palmer?s first book fell in my lap, I didn?t need anyone to tell me that my problem with clutter wasn?t the stuff itself. I knew full well that the crap I couldn?t seem to keep myself from accumulating was connected to circuitry gone awry?that I was collecting things to fill emotional holes or wall off feelings or otherwise protect myself from perceived danger.

But I did need someone to say it to me differently, in a way that I could finally begin hear it. Simply, as it turns out, and with gentleness and compassion. Over and over. And over.

This is how Brooks (once a mysterious angel, now a first-name, real-life friend) works, both on the page and in person. It seems almost too simple at first?that by sitting down and bringing your attention to objects, one item at a time, you could simultaneously reduce the amount of useless stuff in your life and restore a sense of joy and hope. Until, an hour or two later, there is a carful of stuff on its way to Goodwill and?the library and various other redistribution centers, and you are left in your little apartment, surrounded by freshly empty spaces and suffused with a surprising mix of energy and calm.

* * * * *

Which brings us to?Clutter Busting Your Life?and an obvious question: if the first book worked, why another? If the process is so simple to understand, why more pages to explain it? If your spaces remain relatively empty?or if you know what to do when they start becoming less so, and you do it?what could a second book really offer?

The answer, it turns out, is some insight into handling clutter where it intersects?and interferes with?relationships. Because while determining whether an object that is yours alone should stay or go is a straightforward process, dealing with other people?s stuff?a partner?s, a child?s, a parent?s, a friend?s?is fraught. And unless we wall ourselves off from the world (a sad and horrible prospect), we are always, always dealing with other people?s stuff.

Not to mention their ?stuff?. Because to further complicate matters, it is not just someone?s actual, physical stuff that can become clutter to us, but our reactions to the stuff, and their reactions to our reactions, and so on.?You cannot do a damned thing about anyone else?s crap, but boy, can you ever complicate matters by your response to it: one person?s magazine attachment or drawerful of half-empty toothpaste tubes can metastasize into everyone?s full-blown marriage crisis if tended (im)properly.

So this book, then, is about arresting the escalation. It?s about learning to removing the ?clutter? in relationships?the fear and anger and frustration that accompanies all things buried, all decisions forestalled too long?so we can reconnect to each other. Which, yes, begins with reconnecting to ourselves.

Note: in the hands of your average self-helpster, navigation through this territory can get annoying and/or dangerous quickly. Again, Brooks Palmer?s strength resides in his ability to keep things simple and focused. He addresses the levels of relationship one at a time, in order and through the lens of clutter, starting with our relationship with ourselves, then moving outward into our various relationships with others?current and workable, past, current and unworkable. There?s a special chapter on clutter busting for two, but there are exercises throughout to help you with various aspects of the excavation process, emotional and physical, including a recap of basic clutter-busting technique for newbies or those needing a refresher course.

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Full disclosure: if you get Brooks? new book, you will find a blurb from me on the inside front page. While ?blurb? is a light, bouncy, almost throwaway word, I take blurbing very seriously. (Except as a verb. Then I laugh like a hyena, because ?blurbing? sounds asinine.) Into my very serious blurb I inject one bit of hyperbole, about Brooks possibly being able to help us all clutter-bust our way to world peace. Which is probably an overstatement. There is a whole lot of clutter between us and achieving world peace.

I do believe, though, that on some level, this is holy work. Bringing ourselves back to connection with one another and the present moment is big stuff. That one road back might involve shedding a few things?and ideas, and behaviors?that no longer serve is really not such a far-fetched notion.

If it?s your road, this might very well be your road map.

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WHITE PLAINS ? If you?ve been planning to attend Westchester Magazine?s annual Food & Wine Festival, you?ve already been shut out of several events.

The event, scheduled for this Thursday through Sunday, will be under a huge, 250-foot tent located at Court and Main street in White Plains. Vehicular traffic will be prohibited on Court. Parking will be available at many nearby municipal garages including The Galleria, Ritz-Carlton Hotel and City Center.

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However, there are tickets still available for the ArtsBash on Friday, the grand tastings set for Saturday and Sunday at The Ritz-Carlton, the ?Sparkling Sunday Brunch,? various demonstrations, wine and spirits seminars, and other events. Ticket information and ordering are available online at various prices.

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New DVD anti-piracy warning now packs double the nag

Starting this week, you'll find any newly-minted DVDs and Blu-ray discs will now include a similarly fresh anti-piracy message. Homeland Security's special agent badge now partners up with the FBI's own emblem on the new warning played before DVDs -- and it looks like it'll still be unskippable. If this dynamic duo isn't enough to scare into legitimate media consumption, how about another warning screen to really bring it on home? This one features the National Intellectual Property Center, which follows the same "piracy is bad" message, offering a helpful link as to why -- one we're sure you're going to investigate in the middle of movie night. Interestingly, these new screens themselves are still not in the public domain and only the major US movie studios are authorized to use them. No news yet on whether the authorities plan to include another screen explaining this, but you can check that second warning that you'll soon be yelling at right after the break.

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Tom Gabel's Transgender News: What Does It Mean For Her Marriage?

Tegan and Sara, Fun., Gaslight Anthem, Senses Fail tweet their support to Against Me! singer.
By Gil Kaufman

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Against Me! singer Tom Gabel has received an outpouring of support from his musical peers in light of his announcement on Tuesday that he plans to begin life as a woman. His brave decision decision to go public with his transgender status earn praise from fellow musicians including Fun., Tegan and Sara, Senses Fail and Gaslight Anthem.

The news came just hours before a vote on Tuesday in North Carolina to pass a constitutional amendment
 banning gay marriage, but just before President Obama stated publicly in an ABC interview on Wednesday (May 9) that he personally supports gay marriage. During a cycle that brought highs and lows in the ongoing debate over gay marriage, one of the questions that arose in the MTV Newsroom following Gabel's news was whether it would have an impact on his wife and their marriage.

Though Florida is not one of the six states in the nation that recognize marriages between same-sex partners, Gabel's declaration won't change his marital status either way, according to Lisa Mottet, Director of the Transgender Civil Rights Project at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.

"Under established law, marriages are evaluated for their validity at the time of marriage, i.e., the date of the wedding/when the marriage license was signed," she said. "Only divorces, death, and annulments end marriages — gender transition does not end a marriage, nor convert it to a same-sex marriage. If two people were considered different sex at the time of their wedding, they will continue to be considered married until death, divorce, or annulment."

Gabel came out as transgender and discussed plans to begin living as a woman in the next issue of Rolling Stone magazine. He will now go by the name Laura Jane Grace and remain married to wife Heather, while undergoing electrolysis treatments and taking hormones to make the transition from male to female.

"For me, the most terrifying thing about this was how she would accept the news," Gabel told the magazine about his Heather's reaction. "But she's been super-amazing and understanding."

Gabel has dealt with gender dysphoria for years and decided it was a good time to speak up about the private struggle, telling only a few family members and friends about the upcoming transition before talking with the magazine. "I'm going to have embarrassing moments, and that won't be fun," Gabel said of coming out. "But that's part of what talking to you is about -- is hoping people will understand, and hoping they'll be fairly kind."

A number of his peers praised his bravery, including the members of Fun., who tweeted, "Reading about Tom Gabel coming out as transgender = inspiring. Always been a fan but it's even more amazing to know how strong & brave she is."

Openly gay twin sister rockers Tegan & Sara weighed in also calling Gabel "so incredibly brave." Congratulations and support also came from the members of Senses Fail, Broadway Calls, Toxicbreed, I Am the Avalanche, Motel Life and Circa Survive.

One of the most heartfelt notes was posted by Gaslight Anthem singer Brian Fallon, who preemptively struck out at anyone criticizing the decision. "So Tom's gonna be Laura now... and in 2012 I still find people on the internet commenting on another person's life how they insult and condemn a person for his choices," he wrote.

"How about the people who go through this and never find peace and end up committing suicide? Would you rather that? Or maybe he could become a raging drug addict and ruin his life and family? Would you rather that? Or maybe we could have rules from a dictator where everyone gets killed for anything they believe against the government, oh wait, that doesn't work ... How about you leave the guy alone. How about you let another human being make a decision about their lives without your snide prejudices and bigotry? This is one of the hardest decisions a person can make ... Whether you agree or don't, it's not your life. It's not your family. It's not your band, it's theirs."

And it wasn't just musicians, as WWE wrestling champ CM Punk also weighed in, writing, "@tommygabel courage and bravery. I got your back."

What do you think of Tom Gabel's announcement? Let us know in comments below.

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Hands-on with ZTE's line of Android 4.0 tablets

In addition to its flagship line of smartphones, ZTE had its Ice Cream Sandwich tablets on hand here in New Orleans, some of which were making their American debut. As I said about the smartphones, it certainly appears that ZTE is trying to crack into the top tier of Android devices; if it will succeed remains to be seen.

The ZTE tablet line is driven by the PF100, a beauty we first met back in Barcelona. It’s got a beautiful 10.1-inch WXGA display with TFT technology, along with Tegra 3 and a gig of DDR2 RAM under the hood. The processor is clocked at 1.5 GHz and make no mistake about it- the PF100 offers a buttery smooth, mainly stock Ice Cream Sandwich experience. The PF100 is also packing a 5MP rear camera, a 2MP front shooter, Dolby sound, and HSPA+ radios.

Just underneath the PF100 is the V96, though “beneath” may be a matter of opinion. Screen and most specs go hit-for-hit with the PF100, including the stock ICS experience; the big difference here is the processor and radios. The V96 is packing a 1.7 Ghz dual-core processor instead of Tegra 3 (no word on model), and it ships with LTE-compatible radios. A pretty fair trade off, we’d say.

At the lower end of the spectrum is the K75, which may or may not seem like a big step down compared to its big brothers. If you prefer a 7-inch footprint, the K75 is the flavor for you. It’s wi-fi only, with a lower-res screen of 1024 x 600 pixels. It’s got Ice Cream Sandwich onboard, but this one’s modded quite heavily. Under the hood, ZTE remains tight-lipped on the processor, which is more than likely on the lower end of the spectrum.

All in all, not much news tablet-wise out of CTIA this year, though it’s refreshing to see smaller manufacturers like ZTE are edging their way into the market. Some photos of what ZTE has been up to follow the break.

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Nintendo patent application lends a look at Wii U's core technology, add-ons too

Little did we know that, just two months after we were trying the Wii U for ourselves, Nintendo was busy patenting nearly everything its unique game console would have to offer. A pair of just-published US Patent Office applications filed last August get into the nuts and bolts of how the controller and the legacy Wii remote will play with the new device. It's clear that the patent work had started before Nintendo had redesigned the main system -- the box at the center of the patents looks like the existing Wii -- but it does show the nitty-gritty of things we only saw at last year's Nintendo E3 keynote, such as the gun attachment or playing golf with a combination of the Wii U controller and the traditional Wiimote. Nintendo also gave itself some wiggle room on the controller's screen size: although the LCD is officially 6.2 inches across, the patent allows that it might be "5 inches or larger." We're wondering how much of the overall look and technology will survive through to the finished Wii U design's unveiling at this year's E3. For now, though, you can explore the patents yourself at the links below.

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