Posted: 06 Jan 2010 11:39 AM PST

LAS VEGAS --(Business Wire)-- Steve Pazol, President of nPhase, a Qualcomm (News - Alert) and Verizon Wireless joint venture, is attending CES to provide updates on the state of nPhase, an outlook for M2M in 2010 and discuss the nPhase approach of thoughtful innovation.

nPhase is presenting its offerings in the Verizon Wireless LTE (News - Alert) Innovation Center at CES. The invitation-only showcase is specifically designed to highlight and inspire the businesses benefit of leveraging the ability to wirelessly network anything through both Verizon (News - Alert) Wireless' 3G and future 4G LTE offerings.

In July 2009, Qualcomm and Verizon Wireless announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture focused on delivering advanced M2M services. This was followed by an announcement in August that the JV would be called nPhase. nPhase is one of the original M2M pioneer companies, with leadership intact under the direction of founder and CEO Steve Pazol.

"nPhase understands the important role it must play in bringing M2M to the mainstream and is focused on achieving clear forward progress on an unprecedented global scale," says Pazol. Significant progress has been made since these announcements, including integrations with Verizon Wireless and development of new customers and an advanced M2M services platform.

About nPhase nPhase provides tailored Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Smart Service solutions to meet the unique needs of clients who require world class systems, support and global reach for their connected products, devices and assets. nPhase specializes in advanced M2M communications, software and hosting services in healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, distribution and consumer products markets. Formed in 2003, nPhase is one of the original M2M pioneers and is now a 50/50 joint venture between Qualcomm and Verizon Wireless. With the backing and support of global wireless leaders, and its substantial degree of expertise, nPhase delivers the high performance proven solutions companies need to deliver the brand promise of a smart, connected planet. www.nphase.com.

For more information or to schedule an interview with Steve Pazol: Rebecca Brown, nPhase, rbrown@nphase.com, 858.658.2032

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Lovie Smith defends his Philosophy - NBC Chicago

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 07:22 AM PST

The Bears called a press conference to announce the firing of Ron Turner as Offensive coordinator and most of his staff (except WR Coach Darryl Drake & RB Coach Tim Spencer). In the process they "announced" Lovie Smith would return next year. The fact they needed to announce a coach under contract was returning was the first hint of the hot seat Lovie sat on this season.

Bears team president Ted Phillips said his low point was the Cincinnati loss, but then the season got progressively worse and he began evaluating both General Manager Jerry Angelo and Lovie Smith. Way before those final two wins.

So when Lovie Smith took the podium instead of talking about Ron Turner and the failings of the offense, he faced a firing squad of questions about the failings of his defense. HIS defense since he was defensive coordinator.

While he interviews potential offensive coordinators, Smith is keeping an open mind on schemes, as long as it is a balanced offense. But when it comes to defense. He's sticking with his Cover-2.

"You want someone with a similar philosophy. We defend our defense a lot as far as the scheme. A lot is being placed on the scheme, the scheme. There is not that much difference between the scheme. I heard our scheme again, the cover-two scheme, every team in the league plays cover-two. We're basically all playing the same thing, we talk about it a different way. It's gap control, that's what defense is, it's gap control. There are only so many coverages you can play, but the person that is coming in, I would like for him to have some of the similar beliefs that I have."

Smith continues to believe the failings of a 17Th ranked defense was about execution. Still there is a problem. A Tampa 2 must stop the run first, and the Bears finished 23rd against the run.

As one former Bears defender under Lovie Smith said, "their defense is obsolete". And his current team proved so by demolishing the Bears in their meeting this season.

"Tampa 2 works if you have Pro Bowlers" he said. That's PRO BOWLERS with an "s". Not just one Pro Bowler as in Lance Briggs.

He continued, "it's not scheme based" explaining, the Bears basic defensive philosophy relies on the stud athletic players they no longer have. Tommie Harris at the 3-technique. Brian Urlacher Pro Bowl Middle Linebacker (when?), and shut down corner backs -- eh, the Bears have NEVER had that.

"Tampa 2 is Tampa 2, just like a bunk bed is a bunk bed. You can change the sheets and blankets. It is what it is."

Thus, every team can scheme the Bears because it isn't about the scheme changing, its about players making plays. And the Bears just don't have enough PLAYMAKERS on defense.

When Smith was pressed on why he is so stubborn in sticking with his defensive scheme at the press conference, he got defensive.

"I think you have to stay with what you believe on how you want to win football games. That's what we are going to do. It's not like I am coming up here for the first time saying, hey, we have been in the position where we have won with the things we believe in, so why can't we get better? We can."

The Bears need Tommie Harris to return to form, they need Brian Urlacher to be a Pro Bowler again. They need some shutdown corners.

Lovie Smith needs them next year to save his job, because he's not changing his philosophy.

"Sometimes, you know what the answer is? You didn't have a good year. It's as simple as that, lot of reasons why we weren't successful on third down. The rush wasn't as good as it needs to be at times. We didn't win some one-on-one battles. Our coverage wasn't as good. I wish I had called some different things. But these are things that we can correct. We don't need a total overhaul with what we believe."

First Published: Jan 5, 2010 9:49 PM CST

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Think-off question for '10: Must rich help poor? - WRDW-TV

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 12:29 PM PST

January 6, 2010

NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. (AP) -- A Minnesota group has released its annual philosophy question that will lead to one entrant being named "America's Greatest Thinker for 2010."

This year's debate question is, "Do the wealthy have an obligation to help the poor?"

The 2010 Great American Think-Off is an amateur philosophy contest organized by the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center in Minnesota.

The nonprofit has been organizing the contest for 18 years. Anyone can enter free by submitting an essay of 750 words or fewer. Four finalists will debate the question in New York Mills on June 12 before a live audience.

New York Mills is a farming town of some 1,200 people in central Minnesota, about 170 miles northwest of Minneapolis.

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Think-off question for ’10: Must rich help poor? - KSTP

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 12:08 PM PST

(AP) NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. - A Minnesota group has released its annual philosophy question that will lead to one entrant being named "America's Greatest Thinker for 2010."

This year's debate question is, "Do the wealthy have an obligation to help the poor?"

The 2010 Great American Think-Off is an amateur philosophy contest organized by the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center in Minnesota.

New York Mills is a farming town of some 1,200 people in central Minnesota, about 170 miles northwest of Minneapolis.

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On the Net:

http://www.think-off.org.

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Petrino fills vacancies on Hogs' staff - ESPN.com

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 02:24 PM PST

Bobby Petrino announced Wednesday that he's added a couple of assistants -- Steve Caldwell to coach defensive ends and Kris Cinkovich to coach receivers.

Caldwell didn't coach anywhere this season, but spent the previous 14 seasons on Tennessee's staff under Phillip Fulmer. Cinkovich was the receivers coach at UNLV for the last six seasons.

"I've known Kris and Steve for a number of years and know the transition for our program will be smooth," said Petrino. "Steve's experience in the Southeastern Conference will be invaluable, and the record of success Kris has had with wide receivers speaks for itself. They are both relentless recruiters and great teachers who are familiar with our philosophy."

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