Hugo Chavez Stabilizing After Cancer Surgery, Venezuelan VP Says

CARACAS, Venezuela ? Venezuela's government said Saturday that President Hugo Chavez's condition is becoming increasingly stable as the socialist leader recovers from a cancer-related operation in Cuba.

Vice President Nicolas Maduro said ruling party member Cilia Flores gave him the update on Chavez's recovery upon her return from the communist-led island.

"Each day that passes, his recovery is more stable and he's receiving the best treatment," Maduro told a crowd of government supporters in Yaracuy state.

Chavez underwent surgery Dec. 11, about two months after being elected to another six-year presidential term. It was his fourth cancer-related operation since June 2011.

Complications following the latest surgery and Chavez's silence since the procedure have thrown into doubt whether he will be able to return to Venezuela for his Jan. 10 inauguration.

National Assembly President Diosdado Cabello said earlier Saturday that ruling party lawmakers, who hold a majority in the legislature, won't call a new presidential election if Chavez can't return from Cuba in time for the swearing-in ceremony.

"That's not going to happen," he said.

Cabello's statement pointed to an impending legal dispute that would likely be resolved by Venezuela's Supreme Court, which is packed with justices appointed by pro-Chavez lawmakers.

Opposition leaders argue that the constitution does not allow for a president's inauguration to be postponed.

On Thursday, Maduro said Chavez has been with his family resting while receiving treatment for a respiratory infection.

In addition to the infection, the 58-year-old Chavez also suffered bleeding during the operation, which the government said was promptly stanched.

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LG's 2013 Google TV sets to come in more sizes, fresher designs

LG only experimented with a Google TV lineup in 2012; for 2013, it's committing to the concept in earnest. The 47- and 55-inch sizes we know today should be joined by 42-, 50- and 60-inch models that cater both to frugal viewers and those who like to live large. We should also see the spruced-up designs that come with yearly updates, including newer zero-bezel frames and distinctive stands. We're less surprised by input and software updates -- all of the new screens will ship with voice-enabled Google TV and OnLive support from the get-go, and the company's multi-talented Magic Remote is making its return. LG is remaining coy on further details beyond promising a release sometime in the first half of 2013, although there's a good chance we'll know more in Las Vegas.

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Poll: If you worked for Google, which corporate gift would you pick?

Gift-giving is a beautiful thing, but it inevitably sets precedents. Last Christmas, Google's employees were each handed a customized Galaxy Nexus to take home, which means they'll be expecting something just as nice this year. One solution would be the Nexus 4, but Mountain View is far too smart to let its festive joy hinge on LG's supply chain. Instead, it's apparently taking the safer route of letting workers choose for themselves: either the excellent Nexus 7 (it's not clear which capacity, but we'd guess 32GB) or a wonderful new Samsung Chromebook, or a recently Jelly Beaned RAZR M. So go on, tell us, if all the right hypotheticals were in place, which would you pick?

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Barca coach Vilanova suffers cancer relapse: report

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Barcelona: Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova is set to step down from his post after suffering a relapse of a tumour he had removed last year, according to reports in Spain.

Barcelona has cancelled meetings with the club president and journalists amid reports that coach Tito Vilanova is ill. The club says "they have suspended a meeting with President Sandro Rosell scheduled for this afternoon" and "has canceled Christmas lunch with the media."

Barcelona said on their website on Wednesday that a new statement will be released later in the day. Sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo said on their website that Vilanova has fallen ill.

Vilanova had a tumor removed last year from a saliva gland. Vilanova took over from Pep Guardiola this season after passing medical checks and with the approval of the doctors who had treated him. Barcelona have won 15 of their first 16 league games and lead the standings with 46 points, nine ahead of Atletico Madrid.

Tito Vilanova could be forced to step down from his role after it emerged that he has suffered a relapse of a tumor he had last year.

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