David Gregory re-ups as 'Meet the Press' host

NEW YORK (AP) ? David Gregory has re-upped as host of "Meet the Press."

NBC News shared no details, but described the new deal as "a long-term commitment."

"What a great vote of confidence from NBC," a pleased-looking Gregory said Thursday. He said his first four years in the moderator's chair have passed quickly.

"In some ways, it feels like we're just getting started," he said.

The 42-year-old Gregory began as host of the Sunday morning public-affairs program in December 2008, succeeding the late Tim Russert.

Before that, he was Chief White House correspondent during the presidency of George W. Bush. He joined NBC News in 1995.

Gregory is only the 10th permanent host of "Meet the Press," which premiered in 1947 and continues as the longest-running program on network television.

Looking beyond the new contract, Gregory said he planned to be hosting the program "for as long as they'll let me."

"I can't think of a better platform to have for doing what I love to do ? the interviews ? and as an outlet for my curiosity," he said. "I think this is an impactful, influential program, and I love being associated with it."

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PFT: Cowboys reportedly begin talks with Romo

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The Dallas Cowboys have been interested for months in extending the contract of franchise quarterback Tony Romo.? And after months of dragging their feet, it appears that Romo?s camp at least is willing to listen.

Cowboys executive V.P. Stephen Jones tells 105.3 The Fan in Dallas that talks aimed at adding years to Romo?s deal ? and in turn reducing his $16.8 million cap number for 2013 ? have commenced.

?We have a great quarterback and he deserves to be paid,?? Jones said.? ?We have a good quarterback and we want to reward him.? He?s in the last year of a contract and our goal is to not let the quarterback run out of contract.??

For now, Jones characterizes the talks as ?informal.?? And in the hopes of making them more formal, Jones appears to be trying to lay the salary-cap guilt trip on Romo.

?I think on this particular situation with Tony is we think we have a great quarterback and we want him to be our quarterback here for the next four to five years,? Jones said.? ?When you have a good one and you?re fortunate enough to have a good one, then he?s going to take up the biggest part of your cap space, so you have to be partners with one another and you have to do things.? No one wants to win more, no one wants to have success more than Tony.? He knows in order to do that we have to manage our cap and he plays a big part in that because the percentage of the cap that he takes.??

Romo?s current deal can?t be ?restructured? because there?s only one year left on it.? The cap number will drop only if the parties extend the deal to cover future years.? But Romo has no reason to extend the contract without receiving a large chunk of cash.

When the Cowboys wanted to talk contract during the 2012 season, Romo?s reps resisted, sensing that the team simply wanted to buy low.? And the Cowboys may still try to low ball Romo, whose leverage increases with the jump in his cap number.

If Romo is willing to shoulder the risk of injury, he can ride out the final year of his deal, forcing the Cowboys to use the franchise tag in 2014.? Based on his 2013 cap number, it would cost the Cowboys $20.16 million to keep him next season.

For that reason, Romo should be seeking a minimum guaranteed payment of $36.96 million, which is the sum of what he?ll make over the next two seasons.

Adding a third season to that package, and Romo?s pay for 2015 under the franchise tag would be $24.192 million.? That pushes his three-year haul to more than $61 million.

Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/report-cowboys-launch-romo-negotiations/related/

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Diane Sawyer Gives a 'World News' Shoutout to Her Youngest Fan ...

Diane Sawyer took a minute out of ?World News? Monday evening to give a special shoutout to one of her youngest viewers, two-year-old Malena.

?Tonight on this holiday, I?d love the chance to say hello to a friend who says hello to me every night, even though she is only two years old,? Sawyer said at the end of the broadcast. ?That is Malena from Illinois ? my favorite new star of YouTube. So Malena, hello to you, and goodnight.?

Sawyer found out about Malena after the child?s father Tweeted video of her watching ?World News.? Watch:

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Air India says Boeing hopeful of getting Dreamliners back in service by April

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Satechi Aluminum External Hard Disk Enclosure

By Ahmer Kazi While portable hard drives and flash drives are ubiquitous because of their convenience, it's not hard to imagine that some folks might still have a few internal 2.5-inch drives sitting around the office. The Satechi Aluminum External Hard Disk Enclosure ($39.99) is a quick and affordable way to access those drives without having to install it into a desktop. It also boasts versatility since it can accommodate both 9.5mm and 12.5mm 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs, respectively.

Design and Features
Measuring 0.6 by 3.5 by 5.3 inches (HWD), the Aluminum External Hard Disk Enclosure can easily be confused for an ordinary external hard drive thanks to its rectangular shape and curved edges. That is, until you pick it up and realize that it only weighs 6.8 ounces and has an oddly hollow feeling to it. At any rate, it's tough to deny the aesthetic appeal of its aluminum alloy case and brushed metallic finish. Regardless of which color you choose, the end result is a handsome drive enclosure (my review unit was silver). More importantly, the aluminum alloy casing is thick enough to protect your drive, and it accordingly feels reassuringly sturdy in the hand.

Three sides of the Satechi Aluminum External Hard Disk Enclosure's four rounded edges are ringed by black plastic. The bottom of the enclosure sports a USB 3.0 port (also backward-compatible with USB 2.0) and an eSATA output. A pink light is emitted from an LED activity light between these ports, and it flashes blue whenever the drive is in use. The top, meanwhile, has a push button that opens a swivel arm on the enclosure's right side. Swinging the swivel arm open lets the user insert a drive in the enclosure. Since pulling out the swivel arm automatically pushes the inserted drive upward toward the user, removing it is just as easy. The only issue I encountered here concerns the closing mechanism. Instead of simply snapping shut, the mechanism forces the user to hold the open button down while simultaneously moving the arm inward. It's a minor annoyance that doesn't preclude one-handed operation, though, and it's easily outweighed by the simplicity of the devices's tool-free design.

The Aluminum External Hard Disk Enclosure is compatible with Windows (98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8) and Mac (OS 10.2 and above). It's covered by a one-year warranty.

Performance
Testing the External Hard Disk Enclosure revealed that it functions exactly as one would expect. I popped in a 750GB Seagate Momentus XT HDD and a 240GB Intel 520 Series SSD, and encountered no problems with either USB 3.0 or eSATA connections. It's also backwards-compatible, so it can also function via USB 2.0. That said, the USB connection entails using an included Y-cable. I'm not a proponent of Y-cables because they're not as easily replaceable as standard USB cables and needlessly occupy precious USB ports. Moreover, the Aluminum External Hard Disk Enclosure's included Y-cable features disproportionate strand lengths that don't work well for systems whose USB ports aren't in close proximity with one another. Still, I was able to get the drive installed into the External Hard Disk Enclosure to read and write data with just one strand plugged in, so I can't quite envision a scenario where both are necessary.

Since the Aluminum External Hard Disk Enclosure is bus-powered, it doesn't require an external power supply. Once plugged into your system, drives are swappable, so there's no need to disconnect each time a new drive is inserted.

When one thinks of external hard drive enclosures, they typically envision a complicated setup process that requires the use of tools. The Satechi Aluminum Hard Disk Enclosure turns that notion on its head by offering an easy and highly versatile way to put all those spare 2.5-inch drives to use in a safe manner. While it's got a few drawbacks?namely a finicky open/close button and the use of a USB Y-cable?its appeal is nevertheless difficult to deny.

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These apps make jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad worthwhile

(AP Photo/Eric Risberg) Two weeks ago, a group of hackers named ?evad3rs? released software to jailbreak the iPhone 5 and the latest version of its operating system, iOS 6.1. In the first four days, iPhone owners used the software ?evasi0n" to jailbreak 7 million iOS devices.

Analysis ? Operations that Apple doesn?t want you to have help devices reach full potential.

The iPhone is one of the most advanced smartphones in the world, but it?s still being held back from its true potential.

That?s because Apple is strict about regulating what apps can and cannot be sold for its mobile phone. There are severe restrictions against running certain apps, including those with nudity, those that change the operations of the phone, even apps that criticize a public figure.

So that?s why millions of iPhone owners "jailbreak" their phones. "Jailbreaking" is the process of hacking an iPhone or iPad so it can run unauthorized third-party apps that Apple doesn?t allow. (There?s also a form of hacking for Android phones called "rooting," but there?s less of a need to do that because Android phones have a more open system for app development.)

Two weeks ago, a cunning group of hackers named "evad3rs" finally released software to jailbreak the iPhone 5 and the latest version of its operating system, iOS 6.1. In the first four days, iPhone owners used the software "evasi0n" to jailbreak 7 million iOS devices, including iPhones, iPads and iPad minis. These users can now download and run third-party apps that perform functions Apple and the carriers otherwise won?t allow.

Jailbreaking is easy, but I won?t go into the step-by-step instructions here. Those you can find on Google and specifically by going to iPhone-specific blogs such as RedmondPie.com, which has detailed instructions. Once you jailbreak your phone, it creates an icon called "Cydia" that is the app store for jailbroken apps. Launch the store, and you have access to tens of thousands of apps that will greatly improve your phone.

But be warned: There is a slim chance that jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad can render it inoperable. The U.S. Copyright Office ruled last year that jailbreaking is legal, but jailbreaking a device probably will void Apple?s warranty and could violate your contract with your carrier. So proceed with caution.

If you do it, however, here are the first apps to get that will make the effort worthwhile.

MyWi ? Used to be that turning your iPhone into a Wi-Fi hotspot cost an extra $20 per month, an unreasonable add-on fee if there ever was one. Carriers have eased up on that, but AT&T users who have unlimited data plans still cannot get this feature without moving to a data plan that is not unlimited. MyWi easily turns your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot without any added fees.

3G Unrestrictor/My3G ? Apple and some carriers often restrict certain apps from using 3G connections or 4G connections, such as the iTunes App store (apps larger than 50 megabytes cannot be downloaded with a 3G connection or 4G connection) or the FaceTime video conferencing feature (in some cases, you can use FaceTime only with a Wi-Fi connection). My3G and 3G Unrestrictor are two apps that trick those restricted apps into thinking they?re using a Wi-Fi connection when in fact they?re using 3G or 4G. Now you?ll be able to FaceTime with someone without using Wi-Fi.

Springtomize ? One of the big advantages to jailbreaking is the ability to change the look of the iPhone or iPad?s interface. With Springtomize, users can perform a boatload of changes in the way the phone looks and operates, including the notification screen or how many app icons can fit in a folder. Users can even make the icons semi-transparent so more of the wallpaper can be seen.

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Winterboard/Dreamboard ? These apps allow users to completely change the wallpaper and the look of the icons, as well as the folders. Many developers have created "themes" that make the phone?s interface one coherent design. They also can change the sound effects the device makes.

Auxo ? When you close an app on an iPhone or iPad, it doesn?t really close the app but puts it into a "freeze" state. To re-access it quickly, you can call up the the phone?s auto-switcher by double-pressing the "Home" button. That brings up the list of recently-used apps. Auxo is a great jailbreak app that not only calls up past apps, but shows the screenshot of the app?s last state before it was closed. Also, if you swipe the app switcher to the left, it instantly accesses phone features that can be turned on and off, including the Wi-Fi antenna, the Bluetooth function and the screen?s orientation lock.

MapsOpener ? We all know how bad Apple?s Maps application is. So when Google finally put out its own native maps app, many users installed it. Problem is that when users click on an address in Safari or another app, Apple Maps comes up by default. MapsOpener changes that default to Google Maps.

PandoraSkip ? Do you love Pandora, the online music station, but hate the ads and the fact that you can?t skip more than six songs per hour? This wonderful app tweaks Pandora so it eliminates the annoying ads and the skip restriction.

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