Saturday, July 27, 2013

Researcher digs into the contested peanut-allergy epidemic

[unable to retrieve full-text content]The path of the peanut from a snack staple to the object of bans at schools, day care centers and beyond offers important insights into how and why a rare, life-threatening food allergy can prompt far-reaching societal change, according to a researcher.

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Friday, July 26, 2013

Laurene Powell Jobs, Larry Sonsini, other Valley titans back media startup

www.ozy.com

A look at Ozy Media, which launches in September.

There's a new media startup in Mountain View, and it has basically lined up a murderer's row of venture backers.

Ozy Media, the brainchild of former MSNBC anchor Carlos Watson, is backed by a who's who of Silicon Valley bigwigs ? Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs; Larry Sonsini, a name partner at the Valley legal powerhouse Wilson Sonsini; mega-angel Ron Conway; Chegg's Dan Rosensweig; and Google General Counsel David Drummond.

Aside from the name and the backers, not a whole lot is known about Ozy, which launches in September. According to an article in Fortune, Ozy plans to highlight a few in-depth stories a day, focused on the needs and interests of the "change generation."

If you're like me, "change generation" sounds like a meaningless buzz phrase, a bit like "Pepsi generation,"and is probably not proscriptive enough to actually tell you anything about the organization, what it will cover and how it will cover it.

I will say that Ozy is taking great pains to appear hip, with a landing page featuring a tattooed 20-something with dyed red hair making what can only be described as an "OMG" face. There's also the marketing spiel in the email they send out when you sign up for their mailing list, which reads a little like something written by a man in his 40s trying to seem like a rad dude to kids in their teens.

It said: "We called, you came. And now? The party begins in earnest. Please confirm your cool kid status."

In my head, I read it in the voice of Poochy from the Simpsons.

If Ozy wants to seem like the hip new pub for the kids who sit at the cool table, the name is a little weird. It's short for Ozymandius, which is either a poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley or a character from the comic Watchmen, depending on how familiar you are with the romance poets of the 19th century.

Jon Xavier is Web Producer at the Business Journal. His phone number is 408.299.1826.

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Apple'dan tarihi ?eyrek: 35,3 milyar dolar gelir, 31,2 milyon adet iPhone sat???

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Source: www.donanimhaber.com --- Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Teknoloji d?nyas?n?n ?nc? isimlerinden Apple, 2013 mali y?l?n?n 3.?eyrek sonu?lar?n? a??klad?. A??klanan ekonomik veriler Apple'?n tarihi bir mali d?nemi geride b?rakt???n? g?steriyor.29 Haziran'da sona eren 3.?eyrekte Apple, Wall Street'teki beklentinin ?zerine ??karak 35,3 milyar dolar gelir elde ederken; net ?eyrek kar? 6,9 milyar oldu. Seyreltilmi? hisse ba??na kazanc?n 7,47 dolar oldu?u ?eyrekte, kar marj? ise %36,9 olarak belirlendi. ...

Source: http://www.donanimhaber.com/Appledan_tarihi_ceyrek_353_milyar_dolar_gelir_312_milyon_adet_iPhone_satisi-48396.htm

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Check Out the Floor Plans For the NSA's Huge New Data Center in Utah

Check Out the Floor Plans For the NSA's Huge New Data Center in Utah

Construction is underway for a sprawling and seriously expensive National Security Agency data center in the Utah desert, and a set of floor plans just hit the web. It all looks appropriately intimidating.

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Source: http://gizmodo.com/check-out-the-floor-plans-for-the-nsas-huge-new-data-c-901152509

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Google likely to miss with next-gen Nexus 7, may set new Android standard with 'Moto X'

Although it boasts an impressive feature set, Google's second-generation Nexus 7 tablet could be a bust, says one analyst who believes the Internet search giant's real potential lies in the forthcoming "Moto X" handset.


Google on Wednesday unveiled the next-generation Nexus 7, a tablet that brings impressive hardware to the table for a relatively cheap entrance fee, but KGI Securities' analyst Ming-Chi Kuo estimates shipments will be markedly below market consensus.

In a pair of research notes obtained by AppleInsider, Kuo says a survey of the tablet industry suggests shipments of the new Nexus 7 will be between 3.5 and 4 million units in 2013. Market watchers, on the other hand, forecast shipments some 30 to 40 percent higher at 5 to 7 million units over the same period.

The analyst cites an increasingly competitive marketplace as being a major factor in the Nexus 7's success. As an example, Apple during its quarterly earnings call on Tuesday announced a 14 percent year-over-year slip in shipments for its best-selling iPad lineup, the first slowdown ever for the June quarter.

Kuo also attributes possibly poor Nexus 7 shipments to a lack of innovation on the part of Google and partner manufacturer Asus.

"While the second-generation Nexus 7 showcases Retina display and wireless charging, among other features, the user experience is little changed as compared to other Android tablets," Kuo writes. "It is also more expensive due to higher component costs. These factors are leading to below-consensus shipments."

Asus itself could negatively impact Nexus 7 sales, as the Taiwanese firm's already low-cost tablets will likely be further marked down to clear inventory during the third quarter. Kuo estimates price cuts averaging 20 to 40 percent, exacerbating the situation for Google's as-yet-unreleased tablet.

If Kuo is bearish on the Nexus 7, he is anything but with Motorola's upcoming Moto X flagship handset. The analyst adjusted his shipment forecast for the smartphone to 5.5 million units for fiscal 2013, up from a previous model of 3.5 million units.


Reported leaked Moto X press shots. | Source: The Verge
Google's Motorola is widely expected to announce the Moto X at a special media event on August 1, with the smartphone said to carry a 4.5-inch 326PPI screen, 5-megapixel camera, and "always-listening" voice recognition mode.

Launching on all carriers, and to backed by a reported $500 million marketing campaign, the U.S.-made device is viewed as a legitimate competitor to Samsung's Galaxy S4 and Apple's iPhone 5. Kuo believes the Moto X will be the "single most important" product for for Motorola in 2013, forecasting the handset to account for 40 percent of the company's smartphone shipments despite being handicapped by a second-half launch.

The analyst sees Moto X as being more a harbinger of things to come than a hot-selling handset, however, noting the opportunity represents chance for Google to set an example for the Android pack. The dominant player in that market is Samsung, but the Korean tech titan could be usurped if Google continues to churn out halo devices like the Moto X.

"With hardware, software, and services converging as a trend, Google is expected to shift more resources into hardware," Kuo says. "By integrating hardware and software to speed up innovation and by launching new flagship models, Google could come to be regarded as a beacon of superior product design in the chaotic Android camp."

Source: http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/07/25/google-likely-to-miss-with-next-gen-nexus-7-may-set-new-android-standard-with-moto-x

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VISIT FLORIDA plans to introduce Florida Specialist online training programme in India

Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 13:00 Hrs??[IST]

Conducts maiden FAM trip for Indian travel trade

After appointing AVIAREPS as its India Representative in August last year, VISIT FLORIDA has been focusing on tapping the Leisure and MICE segments. The tourism board is promoting the destination around its new campaign, ?Must be the Sunshine,? which was launched earlier this year, and plans to increase awareness about the destination and product knowledge among the Indian travel trade. The tourism board organised its maiden FAM trip for Indian travel agents recently, and also plans to introduce its Florida Specialist online training programme for the travel trade in India. ?

seldon_tenzing.jpg ?It is too early to give a time frame for the launch of the online training programme but it is certainly part of the initiatives that are in the pipeline for the Indian market. The existing Florida Specialist online training programme for various markets will be specially adapted for the Indian market. The travel trade is our strongest selling partner in the market and our efforts are focused on increasing their destination and product knowledge,? stated Seldon Tenzing, Account Director-India, VISIT FLORIDA.

She added that while Florida with its world-class theme parks, beautiful beaches, entertainment, culinary and shopping options, has always been an attractive travel proposition for Indian families, the tourism board is emphasising on showcasing Orlando, Miami and Space Coast which includes Kennedy Space Centre. These destinations were showcased to representatives from Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. Mercury Travels, Kesari Travels, Saltours International and Vacation Exotica on the seven-day FAM trip. The objective was to enhance awareness and update the participants on Florida and its offerings. The group visited Miami for three nights, spent one night at Cocoa Beach with a day visit to the Kennedy Space Centre and three nights in Orlando. The trip included visits to exciting theme parks such as Sea World, Universal Studios and Walt Disney World in Orlando and other attractions in Miami such as the Bayside Cruise and Jungle Island.

visit_florida.jpgTalking about the initiatives to be undertaken during this fiscal year, Tenzing said, ?We will plan another trade FAM and will be participating in the Brand USA India Mission in September 2013 and combine it with a VIP signature event in Mumbai. Apart from this we will continue our ongoing effort of conducting sales calls in different cities and engage the travel trade through seminars and training events.? Apart from Mumbai and Delhi, our primary markets, we are also tapping other cities. In the past six months we conducted seminars, training programmes and sales calls in cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Hyderabad. We also participated as Visit Orlando in the Delhi VUSACOM chapter event and plan to work closely with the VUSACOM Committee on future events,? informed Tenzing.

Trade Speak

Nagsri Prasad Shashidhar, Head Outbound, Mercury Travels

?Florida is a favourite with families and almost all age groups, and it was a fantastic step to organise the first India FAM. The trip was ??funtabulous" and exposed us to the variety of attractions apart from theme parks that it is famous for. Miami, South Beach, Florida Keys, Orlando, Space Coast, Port Canaveral, etc., are fantastic with super ideas for honeymooners, families and MICE groups too. A 12-night stay in Florida alone is also not enough to explore this vibrant place with all its shopping and eateries, apart from the wonderful sights and sounds.?

Ramnath Mallya, Senior Manager, Leisure Travel, Products, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd

?Florida is indeed the playground of US. From the sun-kissed beaches of Miami and Coco Beach, world-class theme parks, national parks etc. to some of the most sought after cruise destinations, shopping, dining, it has everything to offer a fun loving tourist. The FAM trip had a well planned itinerary. The USPs of Florida includes wide range of accommodation from budget to super luxury, varied entertainment for all age groups and good weather for most part of the year, making it a perfect holiday destination.?

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Source: http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/visit-florida-plans-to-introduce-florida-specialist-online-training-programme-in-india-21108

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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Seton fundraiser held at golf course

NORTH BEND, Ohio - Golfers know it's a big deal to get a hole in one. And on Monday, And on Monday, Some Seton High School supporters hoped for the chance to earn more than bragging rights at Aston Oaks Golf Club.

The school's athletic association hosted its fourth annual golf fundraiser.? This fundraising event was served with a twist; competitors needed a touch of fate and luck to win.?? Women and men were able to tee it up during the competitive, yet charitable cause.

Members of the community purchased a golf ball for $5 each with an assigned number. Firefighters climbed their work truck ladder and dropped 3,000 balls, from the sky, and all at once. The winner would have to make it on the hole, or come close to claim the grand prize.

"It's rare that one makes it in that close, but if they do it they get $1,000," said Seton Athletic Booster President Joe Moehring. The ball farthest away from the intended target also got a prize of $250.

Rain may have delayed the festivities for almost 20 minutes, but Mother Nature didn't deter the golfing enthusiasts.

"It's a great day to be here, great turnout, but it's a serious thing we're trying to do, trying to raise funds for student athletes on the field."

Moehring said proceeds from the fundraiser will help student athletes them with pay-to play fees.? This year, he said the organization raised more than $40,000.

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Source: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/seton-supporters-aim-for-hole-in-one-prize-during-golf-fundraiser

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