Contest: Win one of two ASUS Transformer Primes (with keyboard dock!) from AC and NVIDIA!

The hottest Android tablet since, well, ever has got to be the ASUS Transformer Prime. Pick your reason why. The great build quality. The Tegra 3 4-PLUS-1 quad-core processor (that's the one with the fifth battery-saving core we've talked about before.) Or maybe it's because of the awesome optional keyboard dock, that basically turns the whole thing into an Android tablet. Or maybe it's because the entire package because a near-console-quality gaming system. 

Oh, and we're giving two of 'em away, keyboard dock and all, thanks to our pals at NVIDIA. You've got two chances to win.

• Transformer Prime Contest No. 1: Head on over to Google+ and circle us, then check out this post for all the details.
• Transformer Prime Contest No. 2: Hit up this forum thread and leave a post. That's it.

We're gonna run this contest through 8 a.m. PDT Monday morning, so you've got the weekend to get things done. Good luck!

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One of the more intriguing aspects of age diversity in the workplace is the degree to which technology has shaped the communication habits and preferences of each generation. For instance, Generation Y (roughly speaking, those born between 1981 and 1995) has a well-documented preference for electronic media, from texting to IM to social networking. Coupled with a generally more casual approach to information privacy, this reliance on electronic media can clash with the habits and expectations of older workers and managers.

As Generation Y continues to move into workplace and up the managerial ladder, these cultural mismatches are only going to get more common. Moreover, as a recent article in Workforce Management ("Gen Y Execs Shake Up Office Culture") points out, this generation's embrace of entrepreneurship is creating new organizational cultures built around electronic media.

The differences in technology preferences can be significant on their own, but the changes run much deeper than just the tools themselves, of course. Here are some of the issues to consider:

• Lean versus rich media. Lean media, those with the fewest informational cues and least potential for feedback or personalization, are at the core of this culture clash. For example, Baby Boomers accustomed to walking down the hall to a colleague's office or using their phones for actual voice communication are sometimes dismayed at the tendency of younger workers to fire off a terse text message in situations where they believe a more nuanced live conversation would be more effective. Gen Yers, for their part, can sometimes wonder what all the fuss is about, having grown up texting and IMing.
• Synchronous communication with real-time feedback. Richer media, including phone and face-to-face conversations, can make it much easier to resolve misunderstandings and negotiate shared meanings. We've probably all had the experience of getting stuck in time-consuming email loops where neither side seems to be getting the message, only to resolve the confusion with a quick phone call.
• A comfort level with distributed, virtual team communication. As networked and even unstructured organizations become more common and traditional employment gives way to independent contracting for many workers, the ability to communicate without a fixed organizational framework is becoming increasingly important. For all their perceived shortcomings in other areas, Gen Y communicators have a big head start here?and could be developing information encoding and decoding methods that work well in this environment but are perhaps underappreciated by older communicators because they don't fit established patterns and process models.
• Illusions of communication efficiency and effectiveness. Every mode is vulnerable to the illusion that communication efforts are successful, of course, but email and other asynchronous modes are particularly prone to this because it is so easy to fall into the trap of believing that hitting the "send" or "publish" button is the same thing as communicating.
• Attitudes about privacy and sharing. These concerns range from publishing sensitive company information (or inappropriate personal information) to treating information as a resource to be shared, rather than as a "power lever" to be hoarded and used selectively.

Given the range of important differences involved in media choices, how far should the business communication course move toward reflecting these emerging preferences? There is never enough time to cover everything we'd like to cover, naturally, so how do we find the optimum balance? For instance, many instructors like to devote time to telephone skills, and understandably so, but should some of that time be shifted over to skill development with instant messaging (as one example), given the shifts in workplace habits? On the other hand, one can argue that the very lack of practice and finesse with phone conversations makes this mode even more important to cover in the business communication course.

We'd love to hear your thoughts, particularly if you've already made changes in your topic coverage or teaching style to accommodate these evolving habits and preferences.

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Jon Stewart Is Not Amused by SXSW Homeless Hotspots [Video]

The other day we covered the brouhaha over a New York ad firm converting the homeless into human wireless hotspots. Now it's time for The Daily Show's always delightful take! And no, John Stewart does not approve. More »

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Ex NASA employee sues over religious row

A former senior NASA expert was sacked after being unfairly accused of "harassing co-workers with (his) religion," his lawyer told at the start of an unfair dismissal trial.

Computer administrator David Coppedge was fired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) last year after expressing support for intelligent design to fellow employees, said his attorney lawyer William Becker.

Coppedge filed a religious discrimination lawsuit in April 2010, and claims he was dismissed nine months later in retaliation for taking the legal action -- but JPL said he was laid off as part of a staff reduction.

In court in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Coppedge's lawyer claimed JPL demoted him for "pushing religion" by loaning co-workers DVDs about intelligence design, which challenges evolutionary theory that life is based on random chance.

"It's come to my attention you've been harassing co-workers with your religion," Becker quotes Coppedge's former project supervisor Gregory Chin as saying.

Coppedge, who had joined JPL in 1996, was an information technology specialist and system administrator -- and team leader -- on the project's Cassini mission to Saturn.

He lost his team leader role in 2009, and left the company last year after 15 years.

In a sworn declaration, he denied he was aggressive in voicing views about religion, including by sending emails criticizing the change in name of the 2003 Cassini Christmas party to a "holiday party."

"I was not pushy, scolding or demanding in these emails," he said. "In fact, my purpose was to convince them to not be so politically correct. It wouldn't have made any sense for me to have been pushy," he said.

JPL lawyers claim that Coppedge forced co-workers to hear his opinions about intelligent design and California's Proposition 8, a 2008 referendum initiative which banned gay marriage in the western US state.

But they say the DVDs had nothing to do with his demotion and that two JPL managers who were Christian -- like Coppedge -- actually bought DVDs about intelligent design from him.

In a statement issued as the trial opened, JPL dismissed the charges, saying: "The suit is completely without merit and we intend to vigorously fight the allegations raised by Mr Coppedge."

JPL is a division of the California Institute of Technology, which operates under a contract with NASA.

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The Enumclaw Patch reports due to local volunteer firemens? inability to respond to fires more quickly from their own homes, the King County Fire District bought a modular home for sleeping quarters to better staff the Cumberland Fire Station. Many of the former volunteers have retired or moved from this town just southeast of Seattle, Washington, leaving the fire station unstaffed. The modular home had belonged to a county commissioner?s relatives, which initially raised eyebrows about possible conflict of interest, and led to questions about alternatives including site-built and new modular. In the end the modular house the district bought for $85,000 cost $307,000 for permits, and to move, install, and hook-up the new quarters.

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Cricket Celebrates Muve Music; Connects Artists With Music Fans at SXSW

~ Cricket hosts in store meet-and-greet, hip-hop music showcase with Island Def Jam and DJ showcase with Miss Dimplez during SXSW

AUSTIN, Texas, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, will celebrate the success of its year old mobile music service, Muve Music, at SXSW by giving music fans access to their favorite artists and introducing them to new ones. The innovative music service that is included in a Cricket wireless rate plan has had a banner inaugural year, surpassing 500,000 customers in less than 12 months. Muve Music is now the second-largest digital music subscription service in the U.S.

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"We're excited to be at SXSW sharing the Muve Music story with this incredible community of musicians and fans," said John Bolton, senior director of Product for Muve Music. "The Muve Music service is really unique because it benefits everyone involved in the ecosystem. It's a win win - for artists, labels, publishers, and most importantly, customers love it."

In its first year, customers are deeply engaged with Muve Music. They are listening to more than 40 hours of music per month. And, since Muve Music's launch in January 2011, customers have downloaded more than 500 million songs and listened to nearly 300 songs per month clearly illustrating the power of mobile music consumption. Furthermore, according to a leading music tracking service, in the month of December, Muve Music's usage represented more than 90 percent of all tethered streams (mobile plays) for the top 300 songs tracked in the mobile applications category.

Cricket Demos Muve Music, Shares Insights and Hosts Food Truck at SXSW

Interactive Booth at SXSW, Monday, March 12 - Thursday, March 15

To introduce new music fans to Muve Music, Cricket will be providing Muve Music demonstrations on Android smartphones and an interactive spin art station for select Muve Music fans at Booth #1138.

Cricket Teams with Peached Tortilla Taco Truck, March 12-15, 5:00-7:00pm

In celebration of Muve Music's exceptional first year, Cricket is teaming up with the famed (and delicious) Peached Tortilla taco truck, which will be available on 6th Street to feed hungry music fans throughout the week. Enjoy complimentary tacos from Cricket during the dinner hours of 5:00-7:00pm.

Cricket's John Bolton on Mobile Music Panel Tuesday, March 13, 3:30-4:30pm

Cricket's Senior Director of Product Development for Muve Music, John Bolton, will participate on a panel about "Best practices for working with the music industry and solving pain points for customers interested in mobile music." The panel will take place in Capital Ballroom B.

Special Appearance by Oddisee, Wednesday, March 14, 12:00pm

Indie Artist Oddisee and label Mello Music are working together with Cricket to launch Oddisee's latest inspiration on Muve Music. Celebrating their recent collaboration and launch at the SXSW tradeshow in Austin, Oddisee will be at Cricket's Muve Music SXSW Tradeshow booth #1138 on Wednesday, March 14th at 12:00pm CT. Muve Music will feature exclusive tracks from Oddisee on a Muve Sessions commentary album in March, as well as access to unique video production designed for Muve Music fans. Tapping into the next wave of music distribution, Oddisee is partnering with Muve Music to provide exclusive content to Muve Music subscribers for 30 days with additional underground amplification from independent artist bloggers, 2dopeboyz (@2dopeboyz.com).

Cricket Connects Music Fans with Artists at SXSW

In addition to providing a contract- and worry-free, unlimited mobile music experience with Muve Music, Cricket is connecting music fans with both new and Muve Music listeners' favorite artists. During the SXSW trade show, Cricket will be posting information about events on Twitter using #sxswmuves.

A Night at the Circus: Two Day Music, Art and Apparel Showcase, March 14-15

Cricket presents A Night at the Circus: a two day music, art and apparel showcase being produced by East Coast music bloggers Couch Sessions and event promoter Brooklyn Bodega. Each day will consist of music performances from artists including Miguel, Talib Kweli, Oddisee, Stalley and Blu, plus art installation and urbanwear pop-up shops. Cricket will demonstrate Muve Music at the event, which takes place at the Gypsy Lounge Wednesday, March 14, 4:00pm-10:00pm through Thursday, March 15, 12:00pm-10:00pm

Cricket Partners with Miss Dimplez to Hosts DJ showcase Friday, March 16 from 8:00pm-2:00am

Cricket is partnering with leading music blogger Miss Dimplez to host a DJ showcase that will feature turn-tabling skills, scratching, beat juggling and more. DJ Drama, DJ Green Lantern and more are scheduled to perform on Friday, March 16 from 8:00pm-2:00am at the Malaia World Lounge. A SXSW badge or wristband is required to attend, or admission is $5.

Island Def Jam/Cricket Hip Hop Music Showcase & Meet-and-Greet Friday, March 16

Island Def Jam Music Group and several top artists are working with Muve Music to host the Cricket-hosted, hip-hop music showcase Friday, March 16 at 8:00pm at the Belmont in Austin. The showcase will feature both industry-leading and up-and-coming artists, including NaS, Ace Hood, Asher Roth, Big KRIT, Prynce Cy Hi, Chris Cab, Ray Jr and Wax for SXSW badge and wristband holders. As a special tribute to Muve Music subscribers, fans who want to meet the artists before the show are encouraged to stop by the Cricket store at 1030 Norwood Park Blvd, Austin, TX 78753, from 3:00pm-6:00pm.

The Muve Music Service

In January 2011, Cricket Communications became the first U.S. wireless carrier to offer consumers unlimited music as part of a wireless rate plan. For just $65 a month, Cricket customers across the country can now purchase wireless service that includes unlimited nationwide talk, text, web and unlimited music (full track downloads, ringtones and ringback tones) for their smartphone. This innovative product offering is the first music experience designed specifically for the mobile phone; it provides a superior mobile experience with no download fees or monthly music subscriptions - it's all included.

The Muve service was built for customers for whom the phone, not the computer, is the center of their digital life. With Muve Music, Cricket has eliminated the complexity found with other digital music services - there are no cables, no drivers and no synching required. Everything happens over Cricket's nationwide 3G network to deliver a robust music experience to music lovers on the go.

How to get Muve Music

Muve Music is available on the Samsung Vitality, Huawei Ascend II, and ZTE Score smartphones as well as the ZTE Chorus, and Samsung Suede feature phones at Cricket company-owned stores and online at www.mycricket.com, as well as through select partner retail outlets. Additional accessories are available for purchase including premium headphones, an audio jack and Bluetooth adapter to connect to home and car stereos, either wired or wirelessly.

With the ever-growing Muve Music song catalog, customers can choose from millions of songs featuring the hottest artists from thousands of record labels, which are distributed through Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, EMI Music and global rights agency Merlin, as well as independents IODA and INgrooves.

For more information about Muve Music, visit www.muvemusic.com, and for Cricket's dynamic device lineup, visit www.mycricket.com. To follow Cricket's latest news and updates online, go to Facebook at www.facebook.com/cricketwireless and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cricketnation.

About Cricket

Cricket is the pioneer and leader in delivering innovative value-rich prepaid wireless services with no long-term contracts serving more than 5.9 million customers. Cricket offers wireless voice and mobile data services over the latest, high-quality, all-digital 4G (LTE) and 3G CDMA wireless networks. In 2011, Cricket launched its award-winning Muve Music product, the first music service designed for a wireless phone that now has more than 500,000 customers. Cricket's innovative products and services are available at Cricket branded retail stores, dealers, national retailers and at www.mycricket.com. For more information about Cricket, please visit www.mycricket.com. To follow Cricket's latest news and updates online, go to Facebook at www.facebook.com/cricketwireless and Twitter at www.twitter.com/cricketnation.

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