The air in China can be deadly and not just because of the smog. Some 300m Chinese adults are smokers and, with over 700m people exposed to second-hand smoke, the country is paying a high price for its addiction. On present trends, 100m Chinese people stand to die from tobacco-related illnesses this century http://econ.st/Nbm9Ju
Q&A: Paying Extra for Phone Freedom
By J.D. BIERSDORFER
Skipping the carrier subsidy and paying full price for an unlocked smartphone may cost more up front, but frees up those who want to buy inexpensive local service plans when traveling internationally.
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Google stands up to China's censors
stand up toConfront fearlessly, oppose boldly, as in You've got to stand up to the boss if you want him to respect you. [Early 1600s]
The air in China can be deadly and not just because of the smog. Some 300m Chinese adults are smokers and, with over 700m people exposed to second-hand smoke, the country is paying a high price for its addiction. On present trends, 100m Chinese people stand to die from tobacco-related illnesses this century http://econ.st/Nbm9Ju
up front
- up front
(1) 前もって；前金で.
(2) 最初から；表立って, 公然と.
(3) 前に.
(4) 《スポーツ》フォワード［センター］の位置で. ⇒UP-FRONT
Over my dead body
In no way, under no circumstances, as in Over my dead body will you drop out of high school. This hyperbolic expression is often used jokingly. [Early 1800s]
Lenovo Stands By Google Android Phone
The computer maker is on track for a May launch for its smartphone in China despite the U.S. search giant's spat with Beijing.
Seventy years ago today, just a week after signing a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union, Nazi Germany invaded Poland, igniting World War II. Two days later, having promised to stand by Polish independence, Britain and France declared war on Germany. The German blitzkrieg quickly subdued Poland; similar tactics were used to fell Denmark, Norway, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium. Germany, Italy, Japan, Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary united as Axis powers.
Seventy years ago today, just a week after signing a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union, Nazi Germany invaded Poland, igniting World War II. Two days later, having promised to stand by Polish independence, Britain and France declared war on Germany. The German blitzkrieg quickly subdued Poland; similar tactics were used to fell Denmark, Norway, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium. Germany, Italy, Japan, Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary united as Axis powers.
stand by
1. Be ready or available to act, as in I'm almost ready for you to carve the turkey, so please stand by. [Mid-1200s]
2. Wait for something to resume, as in We are all standing by until the power is restored. Also see on standby.
3. Be present but remain uninvolved, refrain from acting, as in I can't stand by and see these kids shoplifting. [Late 1300s]
4. Remain loyal, as in She's my friend and I'll stand by her, no matter what. [Early 1500s] Also see stick by.
5. Adhere to, abide by, as in I'm going to stand by what I said yesterday. [Late 1300s]
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