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Thursday, February 28, 2013

South Korea boost missile defenses

South Korea and the United States Marines follow Winter military exercises on Pyeonchang, some 180km from Seoul, South Korea, Thursday (7/2). North Korea has vowed to launch more rockets and nuclear test in response to UN censure of the launch of a long-range missile last December.(REUTERS/Lee Jae-Won)

... will speed up the development of ballistic missiles with a range of 800 kilometers ... "
Seoul (AFP)-South Korea, Wednesday, States will accelerate the development of long-range missiles that can reach all areas of North Korea in response to Pyongyang's third nuclear test. Yesterday the Pyongyang test fly system to confirm the success of their "mini" nuclear weapons. A free trial of it to cause seismic activity equivalent to 4.9 on the Richter scale with a roughly seven-kiloton warhead. Hiroshima atomic bomb by The Little Boy bomb on August 6, 1945, consisting of 20 kilotons.

"We will accelerate the development of ballistic missiles with a range of 800 kilometers," said a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense of South Korea, Kim Min-Seok, told reporters. Not just Pyongyang that could be achieved, but also Beijing and China's cities in the country-side Bamboo Curtain.

In October last year, South Korea has reached an agreement with the United States expanded the range of their missiles system up to three times as much. South Korea based it is essential in order to ward off missiles North Korea nuclear program and answers to Pyongyang.

The UNITED NATIONS puts soldiers in South Korea 28,500 and guarantee a "nuclear umbrella" If the adversary State Ginseng that attacked the use of nuclear weapons. In return, South Korea should be subject to the provisions of the limitation of the ability of misilnya.

Based on the agreement in last October, South Korea develop missiles capable of roaming is limited to 300 kilometers.

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Sunday, October 9, 2011

Brand Behind Steve Jobs' Iconic Turtleneck Sees Sales Boost

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Did Steve Jobs' passing inspire fans to nab his famed wardrobe?

The Apple founder was infamous for wearing a black mock turtleneck, jeans and sneakers to every keynote presentation. And one company claims sales have skyrocketed because of it.

A representative for St. Croix, which makes Jobs' turtlenecks, told TMZ that the shirts have flown off shelves since the news of Jobs' death. On Thursday, the brand saw an "almost 100% increase in sales," the rep said. TMZ also reported that St. Croix is working on a plan to pay tribute to their most famous customer.

Overall, Jobs' uniform is quite easy to replicate, if you've got Steve Jobs-type money. The St. Croix mock turtleneck in black retails for $175 at stcroixshop.com. Not all is pricey, though; a pair of Levi's 501 jeans in Medium Stonewash is currently marked down to $44 on levi.com, and a pair of gray New Balance 991 sneakers are on sale for $89 on Amazon. But you'll have to fork over major cash for the glasses — Jobs' specs, Lunor's Classic Round style, go for $495.

NewsFeed suspects the sales spike is from those seeking Halloween inspiration. But we suggest you stay away from this particular costume; don't blame us if everyone you encounter yells "too soon" as you walk by.

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Friday, September 23, 2011

Ministers mull £5bn economy boost

  George Osborne has ruled out any back-tracking on the government plans Ministers are discussing how to inject up to £5bn into the economy without abandoning their deficit reduction strategy, the BBC understands.
Some Cabinet members believe Chancellor George Osborne could raise capital spending on infrastructure, BBC political editor Nick Robinson says.
The government has faced calls for a "Plan B" on the economy amid flagging growth and rising unemployment.
The Treasury previously said any change in strategy would risk its credibility.
The news emerged as the International Monetary Fund said world leaders must take strong action to prevent the risk of a double-dip recession.
'Rock of stability'
The BBC understands a debate is under way at the top of government about what more can be done to boost economic growth without being seen to back away from the coalition's tough deficit reduction target - which Mr Osborne has called the UK's "rock of stability".
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We are straining every sinew to find new things that government can do to support growth”
End Quote Danny Alexander Chief Secretary to the Treasury Some ministers believe as much as £5bn in extra capital spending, on top of what was announced in March's Budget, could be channelled towards the nation's roads, rail and broadband internet.
The government has already promised to speed up major public works projects and publish an infrastructure plan by the end of the year - but business groups have urged it to go further.
The government has always rejected Labour's calls for an economic "Plan B".
But Nick Robinson said ministers believed the £5bn capital boost would not represent a U-turn since the Treasury's fiscal targets were based around current spending rather than capital expenditure.
The news comes on the eve of deputy prime minister Nick Clegg's leader's speech to the Liberal Democrat autumn conference, expected to be dominated by the worsening economic situation.
'Wake-up call'
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has insisted that the government will not waver from its objective of eliminating the deficit within the lifetime of the Parliament.
"We are straining every sinew to find new things that government can do to support growth, to help private sector businesses to lead the economic recovery," he said.
"But of course a key part of that is to retain the credibility that we've built up as a country by sticking to the deficit reduction plan that this coalition put in place when we first came into office."
But Labour has said ministers must heed the IMF's warning.
"Our chancellor and political leaders in Europe need to wake up to the scale of the problem and finally realise that we need economic growth and more people in work to really get deficits down," shadow chancellor Ed Balls said.