Which team will match up better against Team Hell No at Hell in a Cell?

It?s all come down to this, then. Now that the semifinals of the WWE Tag Team Titles No. 1 Contenders? Tournament have been completed, the high-flying Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara are set to square off against the highfalutin Team Rhodes Scholars this Monday on Raw. The winner of that bout will earn an opportunity at the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view to challenge Team Hell No for their illustrious WWE Tag Team Titles.?(MATCH PREVIEW)

But which team would fare better against that formidable ? though not exactly cohesive ? unit of Kane & Daniel Bryan?

Let?s first look at Kane. In his storied career ? spanning two decades ? the monstrous Superstar has faced every imaginable in-ring opponent and style. Unquestionably a force to be reckoned with in any type of match, the shockingly agile, 7-foot Big Red Monster is certainly capable of thwarting even the most impressive top rope assault. ??

Kane?s partner, Daniel Bryan, has proven to be so skilled inside the squared circle that he can adapt to any style to walk away with a win. So, while the pair may be a bit dysfunctional at times, they are unarguably one of the most balanced, fearsome teams in quite a while.

So, which team might fare better against Team Hell No? WWE.com breaks down both potential matchups in advance of their Monday meeting.

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In Pakistan, Christian teen accused of blasphemy

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) ? Pakistani police have opened a blasphemy case against a teenage Christian boy accused of sending derogatory text messages about Islam's prophet to neighbors in the southern city of Karachi, an official said Friday.

The 17-year-old is in hiding along with family members after neighbors angrily came to his house Wednesday to inquire about the text messages, said senior police officer Shahid Hayat.

The mob ransacked the family's home and then lodged a formal complaint against the boy with police, Hayat said.

Under Pakistani law, opening a case does not mean that the person is charged with a crime but that police are investigating. However, people convicted of maligning the Prophet Muhammad can be sentenced to death.

According to Hayat, the boy told neighbors he forwarded the messages without reading them. Although authorities have released the boy's name, the Associated Press does not generally identify juveniles under 18 who are accused of crimes.

Pakistan's harsh blasphemy laws, sections of which carry the death penalty or life imprisonment, have drawn renewed international scrutiny this year after a young Christian girl in Islamabad was alleged to have desecrated the Muslim holy book, the Quran.

A Muslim cleric now stands accused of fabricating evidence against the girl, who has been freed on bail and whose mental capacity has been questioned.

Human rights activists say the blasphemy laws are too broad and vague, and are often used by people who are trying to settle scores with rivals or target religious minorities, who make up 5 percent of Pakistan's 180 million people.

Although many Muslims are accused of insulting Muhammad or other acts deemed blasphemous, minorities are disproportionately represented among the defendants, rights groups say.

However, the laws retain broad support in Pakistan, where Islamic conservatism is on the rise alongside extremism and many Muslims are highly sensitive about their faith.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/pakistan-christian-teen-accused-blasphemy-175740411.html

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US: Hackers in Iran responsible for cyberattacks

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U.S. authorities believe that Iranian-based hackers were responsible for cyberattacks that devastated Persian Gulf oil and gas companies, a former U.S. government official said. Just hours later, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the cyberthreat from Iran has grown, and he declared that the Pentagon is prepared to take action if America is threatened by a computer-based assault.?

The former official, who is familiar with the investigation, said U.S. authorities believe the cyberattacks were likely supported by the Tehran government and came in retaliation for the latest round of American sanctions against Iran.?

U.S.?officials told?NBC News recently?that they believe Iran, too, is behind the recent cyberattacks on U.S. banks.?Among the banks that have experienced massive distributed denial-of-service attacks have been JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, US Bank, Regions Bank and Capital One. The attack is described to NBC News by one source, a former U.S. official familiar with the attacks, as being "significant and ongoing" and looking to cause "functional and significant damage."

NBC News also?confirmed last month that the Joint Chiefs of Staff's intelligence directorate, the J-2, warned of the threat in a highly classified Sept.?14 paper distributed among the intelligence community.

In the Joint Chiefs' paper, first reported by FreeBeacon.com, the joint?chiefs'?intelligence arm warned, "Iran's cyber aggression should be viewed as a component, alongside efforts like support for terrorism, to the larger covert war Tehran is waging against the West." Iran has steadfastly denied any involvement in the attacks.

Read more:?Panetta: Cyber intruders have already infiltrated US systems

Before Panetta's remarks on Thursday, U.S. officials had said nothing publicly about the Gulf attacks or the investigation. But Panetta described them in a speech to business leaders in New York City, saying they were probably the most destructive cyber assault the private sector has seen to date.?

Panetta did not directly link Iran to the Gulf attacks, but he said Tehran has "undertaken a concerted effort to use cyberspace to its advantage." And, he said the Pentagon has poured billions into beefing up its ability to identify the origin of a cyberattacks, block them and respond when needed.?

"Potential aggressors should be aware that the United States has the capacity to locate them and hold them accountable for actions that harm America or its interests," said Panetta in a speech to the Business Executives for National Security.

A current U.S. official acknowledged Thursday that the Obama administration knows who launched the cyberattacks against the Gulf companies and that it was a state actor.?

U.S. agencies have been assisting in the Gulf investigation and concluded that the level of resources needed to conduct the attack showed there was some degree of involvement by a nation state, said the former official. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is classified as secret.?

While Panetta chose his words carefully, one cybersecurity expert said the Pentagon chief's message to Iran in the speech was evident.?

"It's not something where people are throwing down the gauntlet, but I think Panetta comes pretty close to sending a clear warning (to Iran): We know who it was, maybe you want to think twice before you do it again," said cybersecurity expert James Lewis, who is with the Center for Strategic and International Studies. "I think the Iranians will put two and two together and realize he's sending them a message."?

He said Panetta's remarks were an important step by the U.S. because the Iranian cyberthreat "is a new dimension in 30 years of intermittent conflict with Iran for which we are ill-prepared. It's really important to put them on notice."?

The cyberattacks hit the Saudi Arabian state oil company Aramco and Qatari natural gas producer RasGas using a virus, known as Shamoon, which can spread through networked computers and ultimately wipes out files by overwriting them.?

Senior defense officials said the information was declassified so that Panetta could make the public remarks. The officials added that the Pentagon is particularly concerned about the growing Iranian cyber capabilities, as well as the often discussed threats from China and Russia. The two officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the cyberthreats publicly.?

In his speech, Panetta said the Shamoon virus replaced crucial system files at Aramco with the image of a burning U.S. flag, and also overwrote all data on the machine, rendering more than 30,000 computers useless and forcing them to be replaced. He said the Qatar attack was similar.?

One cyber security expert, contacted by NBC News, said the Shamoon virus was very significant in that it was able to retrieve intellectual property at the same time it disabled computers.

Panetta offered no new details on the Pentagon's growing cyber capabilities or the military rules of engagement the department is developing to guide its use of computer-based attacks when the U.S. is threatened.?

He said the department is investing more than $3 billion a year in cybersecurity to beef up its ability to defend against and counter cyberthreats, including investment in U.S. Cyber Command. And the Pentagon is honing its policies so that any actions comply with the law of armed conflict.?

"Our mission is to defend the nation. We defend. We deter. And if called upon, we take decisive action to protect our citizens," he said.?

He added, however, that the Defense Department will not monitor American citizen's personal computers, or provide for the day-to-day security of private or commercial networks.?

Panetta used the Persian Gulf attacks in his remarks as a warning to business community that it must embrace stalled legislation that would encourage companies to meet certain cybersecurity standards. And he is endorsing a planned move by President Barack Obama to use his executive powers to put some of those programs, including voluntary standards, in place until Congress acts.?

"These attacks mark a significant escalation of the cyber threat," Panetta said. "And they have renewed concerns about still more destructive scenarios that could unfold."?

U.S. authorities have repeatedly warned that foreign Internet hackers are probing U.S. critical infrastructure networks, including those that control utility plants, transportation systems and financial networks.?

"We know of specific instances where intruders have successfully gained access to these control systems," Panetta told the business group. "We also know that they are seeking to create advanced tools to attack these systems and cause panic and destruction, and even the loss of life."?

Business leaders, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, opposed the legislations, arguing it would expand the federal government's regulatory authority over companies already struggling in the tough economy. The bill also encourages more information sharing between the government and private companies.?

Panetta pressed the group to support the stronger cybersecurity measures, warning that failure to do so could have catastrophic consequences.?

"Before September 11, 2001 the warning signs were there. We weren't organized. We weren't ready. And we suffered terribly for that lack of attention," said Panetta. "We cannot let that happen again. This is a pre-9/11 moment."

While the U.S. has extensive cyber warfare tools of its own, analysts like Richard A. Clarke, former?counterterrorism chief in the Bush and Clinton White Houses, say the U.S. would find it very difficult to win a cyber war, because there is no country in the world with its level of vulnerability.?

NBC News contributed to this report.

This?story was updated at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Source: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/us-hackers-iran-responsible-cyberattacks-1C6423908

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New fossils suggest ancient origins of modern-day deep-sea animals

Thursday, October 11, 2012

A collection of fossil animals discovered off the coast of Florida suggests that present day deep-sea fauna like sea urchins, starfish and sea cucumbers may have evolved earlier than previously believed and survived periods of mass extinctions similar to those that wiped out the dinosaurs. The full results are published Oct. 10 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Ben Thuy and colleagues from the University of G?ttingen, Germany.

Previously, researchers believed that these present-day animals evolved in the relatively recent past, following at least two periods of mass extinction caused by changes in their oceanic environment. The new fossil collection described in this study predates the oldest known records of the present-day fauna. "We were amazed to see that a 114 million year old deep-sea assemblage was so strikingly similar to the modern equivalents", says lead author Ben Thuy.

According to the authors, this evidence shows that the ancestors of modern deep-sea animals have lived in these deep waters for much longer than previously thought. That this collection of fossils appears to have survived several drastic changes in oceanic climates also suggests that deep-sea biodiversity may be more resilient than shallow-water life forms, and more resistant to extinction events than previously thought.

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Thuy B, Gale AS, Kroh A, Kucera M, Numberger-Thuy LD, et al. (2012) Ancient Origin of the Modern Deep-Sea Fauna. PLoS ONE 7(10): e46913.doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0046913

Public Library of Science: http://www.plos.org

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Movie Review: Does Here Comes The Boom Really Make Us ...

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Here Comes the Boom is full of, well, ?boom,? but not the kind of ?boom? that will win any awards. Rather, the film is riddled with over the top comedic antics and wacky characters inserted to distract from the utterly predictable fairy tale dream story it produces. I tend to writhe at the concept of any film that manages to fulfill the dreams of every one of its character, ultimately answering everyone?s prayers with the life that?s been just outside their reach.

In the film, Kevin James, who I do find quite funny, plays Scott Voss, a high school biology teacher who?s lost his lust for life and teaching. He persistently chases the saucy Latin, Salma Hayek, who plays the school nurse, with no return of affection. His life is at stand still until he is moved by an inspiring music teacher, delightfully played by Henry Winkler, who truly believes in the wealth and ability of music to change the lives of its students. After a budget cut meeting, the music program is threatened, and James?s Scott decides that he must do something to raise the money to save it. The answer comes via Scott? second job, a naturalization class where he teaches American history to immigrants working on earning citizenship. There Scott meets Niko, played by the mixed martial arts legend Bas Rutten. With Niko?s help, Scott hatches a scheme: become an MMA fighter, thus earning money whenever he enters the ring ? even if loses.

What makes Here Come the Boom passable entertainment is the charm and energy of its cast. Bas Rutten is a stand out with his over the top friendliness. Kevin James does what he does best, playing a sometimes oafish, yet lovably determined good guy with a snappy wit and a heart willing to take a beating. I will also give him credit for the obvious training he put into this role to make himself believable as a fighter. Unfortunately, it?s just not enough to accept that he could ever really be a contender in Mixed Martial Arts fighting.

Not that believability is one of the film?s chief concerns. Ultimately this is a tale of pandering inspiration: believing in yourself, lead by example, be passionate about life, and all of that. It?s fun and charismatic, but it only really engages the audience on simple terms and predictable, one-liner laughs. But as long as your expectations are for mindless fun, grab some popcorn, a 96 ounce soda, and find your recliner.

Source: http://frontrow.dmagazine.com/2012/10/movie-review-does-here-comes-the-boom-really-make-us-believe-kevin-james-could-get-in-the-ring/

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Learning from Spencer Stuart | studioriley

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?The emergence of new competitors in a globalizing world, the economic and political shift from West to East, the competitive and business threats and opportunities arising from advancements in information technology, all of these things are coming at companies faster and more frequently than in the past. Therefore, boards need to ensure that management teams are adequately responding to these developments in a strategic manner.? ? Linda Cook, Boeing & Cargill Board Director

This quote appeared in Spencer Stuarts annual Point of View publication for 2012. It was entitled ?What boards must get right?. It is far too easy to respond to the short term: digital, social media and the economic crisis. The long view gives greater clarity to strategic decisions. Advertising and Marketing Communications organizations are famous for their obsession with the new and the ephemeral ?but it is the long narrative that survives. It is the strategy based on significant insight into the factors that shape our world that matters, not the fashionable new brand name for a recently observed cohort.

In her quote, Linda Cook echoes our view here at the Studio: Pay attention to The Majority World, it is changing the cultural and economic context of everything. Pay attention to the way competition is changing in the global economy, the fastest growing marketing organization in the world is Cheil from Korea. The fastest growing apparel brand and retailer is Uniqlo from ?Japan. Pay attention to information technology: It is more than Facebook, the digital generation are not only famously creative, fickle and connected but it looks like they are analytic, truth seeking and see the world in terms of the abundance of human potential.

Spencer Stuart is focused on the competence of Boards of Directors but their thinking is relevant to marketing. Steve Jobs demonstrated that marketing is a critical component of strategic planning for the whole business. This powered Apple to the heights it now enjoys. You can see how Steve elevated marketing when he describes the three legs of a future Apple in 1998: Breakthrough Platform(s), System Integration and Marketing Power. Marketing strategy and business strategy are symbiotic. As more businesses discover they make media as well as products or services so the line between user experience and brand strategy becomes blurred. This means that anyone interested in developing brand strategy has to be a business strategist not just a communications planner. Taking note of these deeper trends and being able to work scenarios for the business in the context of these trends is what opens up both innovation and defense of market positions.

Here is a great example from the Wall Street Journal reporting on the way Uniqlo thinks:

?A brand like Zara attempts to chase trends, reacting nimbly season after season. When an unanticipated mini-fad for purple crocheted tops emerges, Zara will scramble to move a new item from the factory floor to store shelves in about two weeks. Uniqlo employs a nearly opposite supply-chain strategy: It places gargantuan orders up to a full year in advance, allowing it to negotiate rock-bottom costs for high-quality work. It then passes on those savings to its customers?.

The fashion brand Zara is, as they say in politics, bringing a knife to a gun fight.

Strategy is the art clearing out the muck and straw, as Rumi said, to see the mirror clearly. Then helping great minds make clear decisions.

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PC sales fall, 1 firm says Lenovo overtakes HP

(AP) ? Worldwide sales of PCs fell sharply in the third quarter, two research firms said Wednesday, as consumers held off for the new version of Windows and spent their electronics dollars on smartphones and tablets instead.

Gartner and IDC said global PC sales fell 8.3 percent and 8.6 percent, respectively.

Gartner also estimates that China's Lenovo Group Ltd. outsold Hewlett-Packard Co. for the first time to become the world's largest seller of PCs, but IDC disagreed and kept HP in the No. 1 spot, though by a narrow margin.

Lenovo vaulted onto the international scene when it bought IBM's PC division in 2005. It's been the No. 2 PC maker in the world for a few years, behind Hewlett-Packard Co.

Gartner and IDC agreed that Lenovo was the only one of the top four PC makers that saw an increase in sales, thanks to low prices. Dell Inc. of the U.S. and Acer Group of Taiwan are No. 3 and 4.

Microsoft is launching its new operating system, Windows 8, on Oct. 26. It's designed to work better on tablets and PCs with touch screens.

A third research firm, IHS iSuppli, projected Wednesday that PC shipments will fall this year, for the first time since 2001.

Associated Press

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