Who's Responsible for Meeting the Cyber Threat?

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Recently an old colleague, Dr Andrew Rogoyski, came to lecture to our MSc students on how government deals with cyber security. Dr Rogoyski has studied the interactions between government and industry and his talk led to a key question for which there was a surprising range of views. The question? When and how should government get involved in cyber security?

The UK has the most Internet-centric economy in the G20 group of industrialised nations according to research by the Boston Consulting Group released in March 2012. It estimates that the UK’s internet economy was worth 121bn in 2010, more than 2,000 per person. Couple this with the knowledge that approximately 20 threats per second are discovered on the Internet, and it s not surprising that UK government lists cyber security as a Tier 1 Threat , alongside terrorism. However, recognising the threat is slightly different from actually doing something about it.

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$400 million in legal fees later, Apple and Samsung reportedly ...

1. som posted on yesterday, 05:38 6 0

What was a waste of money for nothing on both side.

2. strikercho posted on yesterday, 05:57 1 25

Go Apple! Do not step back an inch! Everybody who uses other company's technology and makes a profit of it, without paying to the very same company, must pay eventually. Thiefs are thiefs, even if they are called, Shamsung, Hasus or whatever.

8. taz89 posted on yesterday, 07:33 7 1

lol ride on apples **** much

12. paulislegend posted on yesterday, 08:33 6 0

Make sure you add Apple to the top of that list of theifs..."Good artists copy, great artists steal"..."I (Steve Jobs) have always been shameless about stealing great ideas." What a f**king phony.

3. RazaAsad posted on yesterday, 06:01 7 0

@ Daniel P: Well written especially "Like getting more than a day of battery life from our smartphones, for example" part.
I wish this crappy war ends and the real healthy competition begin which would be good both for the companies ans consumers, a win-win.

4. remixfa posted on yesterday, 06:30 5 0

I agree, the last line was a great zinger.

400 million. Is that combined from both of them or just what apple is throwing away?? good frikkin lord

5. baaam posted on yesterday, 06:30 0 0

This will be a good move for both sides. Hopefully this patent war ends. +1 for innovation!

6. arcq12 posted on yesterday, 06:48 0 0

yeah! i hope they stop all of this bullsh*t already and give us better products..

9. jaytai0106 posted on yesterday, 07:49 4 0

400Million? How about using that to invent a phone that can actually fly haha

10. ivanko34 posted on yesterday, 08:13 0 0

Yes please! more than one day for the battery

11. Hemlocke posted on yesterday, 08:14 0 1

I will be glad to see them finally settle, although Sammy could have, and should have, been more reasonable in 2010, and this could have been avoided. It will be interesting, going forward, to see if there are any collaborations between the two.

14. theBankRobber posted on yesterday, 09:34 0 0

Why settle if you strongly believe you didn't do anything wrong. You think Apple would have settled with some of the patent lawsuits they recent lost against Motorola?

13. speckledapple posted on yesterday, 09:30 0 0

And after this large waste of money, a settlement can be reached again. They really could have kep this out of the courts if they did this before.

15. jove39 posted on yesterday, 10:47 0 0

If only half of Samsung's money was spent for right...we had complete chance of having Exynos 5xxx in SGS3!

16. roscuthiii posted on yesterday, 12:21 0 0

And just like the engorged leech, the lawyers slowly settle back down... until some other unsuspecting prey braves crossing the waters of litigation.

17. Stuntman posted on 24 hours ago 0 0

Lawyers must be very upset at this news. There goes their cash cow.

$400 million in legal fees later, Apple and Samsung reportedly discussing patent settlement

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Tree Climbing Supplies-the Choices

When you are choosing tree climbing supplies, you have a huge array of different options. The proper climbing supplies will depend on how high you want to climb, on what type of climbing experience you have, and on whether you intend to climb as an occasional hobbyist, a regular climber or as part of your profession. No matter what your goal is, however, it is essential to remember that the purpose of the tree climbing supplies you choose is to keep you safe. This means you need to invest in all tools necessary to get you safely to the top, down again and you need to make sure that those tools are well-made and good quality tree climbing tools.

Types of Tree Climbing Supplies

Climbing rope, climbing saddles and a throw line or throw weights are among the most basic and essential of climbing supplies.

Climbing rope can be used to help you to get to higher branches and can help you to ensure you don't tumble down as you climb. Throw lines and throw weights are used to help ensure you can direct the line where you need it to go and that it will go over the branch securely.

When you choose climbing rope, you want to pay attention to how durable and strong it is. Pay attention to the material it is made from- is it a high quality polypropylene polyester, or some other synthetic material. The strength and material of throw lines is also an important factor. In addition, making sure these tree climbing supplies are snag free can help make them easier to use and- by extension- safer to use.

Beyond climbing rope and throw lines, there are many other categories of tree climbing supplies to consider as well.

For instance, you may be interested in purchasing spikes or spurs for tree removal. These help you to get to the top by allowing your feet to have a better and firmer grip on the trunk of the tree and its branches. Avoiding slipping and getting a good grip is essential to being able to make it successfully up the tree. Ascenders and descenders can also be used as part of this effort to ensure a successful climb to the top as well.

Climbing saddles come in a wide variety of styles, functionality and prices. First, you must select one that fits securely, yet is comfortable to climb and work in. The material the saddle is made from not only dictates weight, but also how much gear can be ?hung? from it. Lightweight recreational saddles are not for tree work. Gear loops, central tie in points, lanyard attachments are necessary for tree work, but do add weight. Add-on shoulder straps (suspenders) will help keep your climbing up on your hips, but are not for life support. Full body harnesses with integrated) shoulder straps should be used for fall protection if working out of a bucket.

As with any tree climbing equipment, frequent inspections ensure your safety. Before each climb, inspect all stress points for wear; climbing ropes, saddle buckles, snaps, straps, and bridges. Cuts, frays, abrasions and other wear factors should be noted ? retire equipment or take out of service if necessary.

Source: http://leisure.ezinemark.com/tree-climbing-supplies-the-choices-7d35295815b5.html

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Communications Coordinator ? SoundExchange

Overview
Washington, DC-based non-profit entertainment organization is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support the internal and external communications efforts of our organization. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work both independently and with the team in a dynamic and growing organization. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management capability, a positive demeanor, and willingness to put in extra hours when required are a must. This position is ideal for a self-starter who can prioritize competing demands and demonstrate responsibility, while meeting established critical deadlines.

The individual will be a critical member to the communications department in a growing organization. S/he will be expected to work with the Communications and Operations Coordinator, and report into the VP of Communications.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage and develop artist testimonials (written, photo and video) for media outreach, external newsletter; collaborate with digital media coordinator to promote online.
• Assist with drafting, compiling, editing and producing internal and external newsletters to report regular updates and activities to our key constituents.
• Assist with coordinating various media requests and pitching news stories to reporters.
• Distribute press releases and other press correspondence.
• Build and maintain newsletter distribution lists and media contact lists.
• Work with digital team to ensure we leverage social media properties to communicate our messages. Monitor and update website.
• Develop media backgrounders in preparation for interviews.
• Assist with the creating and maintaining basic PR tools (press kits, online media room, staff bios, awards submissions, editorial calendars and speaker calendars).
• Prepare internal clip packages and assist with quarterly analysis of press coverage.
• Assist with Board reporting process.

Requirements:

• Must be creative, able to see the big picture, and forward-thinking.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write clear, crisp and grammatically correct content.
• Ability to distill often complex information into more user-accessible text without compromising message and content.
• Outstanding organization and planning skills, with attention to meticulous detail.
• Ability to stay focused, efficient and effective in managing multiple priorities.
• Bachelor?s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field.
• 1-2 years related experience, and basic knowledge for working with the press.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Video skills a plus.
• Strong candidates will also have an interest in and passion for the music industry.

To apply

Candidates must submit resume, cover letter and three writing samples to ?jobs@soundexchange.com

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For immediate consideration:

Source: http://www.soundexchange.com/2012/03/29/communications-coordinator/

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Rise Of Mental Health Clubs & Metaphysical Fitness Centers | Funny ...

Younger readers may be astounded to learn that physical fitness was not always admired in America, universally acknowledged as the planet?s fattest nation. Oh no! Not so long ago, smoking cigarettes was the very height of chic, pizza was considered a health food, and the ability to drink into oblivion was widely viewed as proof of character. (Extra points were awarded if you woke up in a Tijuana brothel sporting an armadillo tattoo.)

Back then, there were two places where you could find exercise equipment, the YMCA and the weight rooms of prosperous academic institutions. Men who paid attention to their physiques were thought to be fabulously unintelligent, gender-ambivalent, or professional wrestlers; or all three. Women did not engage in any exercise at all other than pushing vacuum cleaners and lifting chubby infants. The early 1980?s saw America embrace fitness the way one imagines Orson Welles would embrace a Boston cream pie. Suddenly, young and old alike found a way to spend exorbitant amounts of money on running, which, up until that point, had been free. Sweating was hot, and in strip malls, industrial parks, and maximum-security prisons; health and fitness facilities, (chrome gleam, slick smart black, and outfitted with televisions to distract wheezing yuppies) dotted the landscape like little temples honoring the concept of physical perfection.

Hanging in Mental Health Clubs and Metaphysical Fitness Centers

Today, mental health consumers and professionals alike are agog and a twitter as they witness a similar phenomenon sweeping the nation like a viral video featuring talking dogs, water skiing squirrels, and chimpanzees playing jazz in nightclubs. There, amidst the decaying remains of once familiar facilities like Blockbuster Video, Borders, and Chumley?s Wombat-On-A-Stick, is rising a whole new kind of retail wonderland; Mental Health Clubs and Metaphysical Fitness Centers.

Targeting the mentally ill, metaphysically unfit consumer on the go, these facilities are designed for maximal comfort, convenience, and sanity. Have a little anxiety you want to exorcise? Do it here, either on your own or with a trainer. Early adapters report working out resentments in under half-an-hour; (cost of broken lamps and mirrors not included). The Fear/Anger Exercycle, which converts unhealthy energy into electricity used to run lights and air conditioning, is one of the most popular pieces of equipment.

Like traditional fitness facilities, Mental Health Clubs and Metaphysical Fitness Centers charge annual membership fees. Deeply discounted lifetime memberships are also offered and strongly recommended since they encourage regular usage over time, and resultant mental health.

Who knows where this social trend may lead? Are T-shirts, movies and music far behind? No way to tell. But, if history is any kind of indicator, one thing is certain. The new hot place for mentally ill singles to mingle, swing and badingle won?t be the psychiatrist?s waiting room ? it will be the Mental Health Club and Metaphysical Fitness Center.

About Alistair McHarg

Writer and humorist. Author of two satiric novels (Moonlit Tours & Washed Up) and Invisible Driving, a vivid, literary bipolar memoir. Cartoonist. Poet. President of the Taz Mopula Fan Club. Spiritual seeker.

Source: http://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/funnyinthehead/2012/03/rise-of-mental-health-clubs-metaphysical-fitness-centers/

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Active Web Group, Inc. Offers Businesses Free Social Media ...

Hauppauge, NY (PRWEB) March 28, 2012

Active Web Group, Inc. (AWG), the award winning online marketing company headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, today announced a Free Social Media Marketing Analysis. This offers firms the opportunity to discover what these online marketing tools are. Interested business owners will also learn how to best utilize these sources to assist in meeting their business objectives.

If the term Social Media evokes images of what kids might be doing instead of their homework, then one might wonder how the same technologies may be applied to help businesses succeed. The principles are the same. Social Media Marketing describes the use of social networks, online communities, blogs, wikis and any other collaborative media used to develop marketing ideas, generate sales, develop public relations or provide customer service. Some of the most common social media marketing tools are Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Flickr, Wikipedia and YouTube.

Often business leaders are amazed by the results they can achieve through Social Media, notes Pat Norton, Vice President and Director of Business Development, Active Web Group, Inc. Among other techniques, Active Web Group customizes marketing strategies to drive large numbers of relevant visitors to their sites, Norton adds. Social media is a good way to connect businesses and consumers. From niche markets to national firms, Active Webs social media campaigns can assist businesses of any size or industry, Norton concludes.

Active Web Group encourages interested business owners to take advantage of the no-cost analysis. The Free Social Media Marketing Analysis is without obligation. Once presented with the array of Internet Marketing options Active Web has available, many opt to have Active Web Groups Social Media Marketing develop a strategy that allows them to realize their online business objectives.

A full-service agency, Active Web Group also has extensive experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Programming (all proficiencies including php, asp and asp.net), Email Marketing, Website Content Development, Graphic Design, E-Commerce, Magento Ecommerce, WordPress Ecommerce and custom solutions and Pay-Per-Click Marketing.

Source: http://www.cop15post.com/active-web-group-inc-offers-businesses-free-social-media-marketing-analysis.html

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Little Brand Loyalty Among Home Improvement Shoppers | Seattle ...

Nearly seven out of 10 home improvement shoppers say they are not brand loyal when it comes to buying big-ticket items, according to The Complex Shopper, a study conducted by The Integer Group and Decision Analyst. The research also found that about 70 percent of window/door shoppers did not have any prior experience with the brand or company they ultimately picked when buying.

?Considering it may be three, five, even 10 years between purchases of home improvement items?ranging from flooring and gutters to kitchen cabinets and faucets?it?s not so surprising that shoppers turn to new brands when it?s time to replace or upgrade,? says Frank Maher, Integer COO and president of its Midwest office. ?However, home improvement brands can turn shoppers into loyal brand advocates by understanding their shopping behaviors and committing to long-term communication in between those purchases.?

In a report entitled ?Revealing the Motivations that Drive Home Improvement Shoppers,? Integer shares insights around home improvement categories in general, and in-depth findings in three categories: flooring, windows/doors and major appliances. Among its findings are that window/door and flooring shoppers spend the greatest amount of time researching?often by retail site and not brand?before in-store shopping.

The report identifies four shopper types?the Experience Lover, the Fretting Frugal, the Passive Purchase and the Social Adventurer?and reviews how they interact differently with home improvement brands. For instance, the relatively younger Social Adventurer segment is more apt to take action after purchase than other shopper types because of their social shopping behavior.? The research points out the potential these types have to become another medium to advertise a brand.?

?Understanding what your shoppers want and expect from you is the key to creating an ongoing relationship,? Maher says. ?Knowing who wants to engage with you, and how, will help brands develop successful communications and loyalty strategies that encourage their shoppers to become brand advocates.?

Throughout 2012, Integer plans to publish new facts and findings related to the study.? More information, including downloads or The Complex Shopper home improvement white paper, executive summary, infographic overview and related blog posts, is available at www.complexshopper.com.

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Article source: http://www.windowanddoor.com/news-item/markets/little-brand-loyalty-among-home-improvement-shoppers

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Big air: 'Sand Flea' robot jumps 30 feet high

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John Roach

A four-wheeled robot that looks like a kid's geeky remote controlled car is making some impressive leaps that should make the military's top brass giddy with childlike joy. It can leap some 30 feet in the air, high enough to jump onto roofs and over walls.

The idea behind the Sand Flea, from the robotics company Boston Dynamics, is to use it as a tool to send behind enemy lines (or over walls) and capture video with an on-board camera that can be streamed back to soldiers in real time. When it's all done, it simply leaps back to safety.

The Sand Flea rolls around on four wheels until it comes time to make a leap. Then, it rears back on a CO2 powered piston to make the jump. An onboard stabilization system keeps it oriented during flight for a better view and controlled landings. The robot can make 25 leaps before it needs a recharge.?

The company is developing it in partnership with the U.S. Army's Rapid Equipping Force. The Sand Flea is slated for deployment in Afghanistan once it passes safety evaluations.

--Via IEEE?and Popular Science

John Roach is a contributing writer for msnbc.com. To learn more about him, check out his website?and follow him on Twitter. For more of our Future of Technology?series, watch the featured video below.

Source: http://www.futureoftech.msnbc.msn.com/technology/futureoftech/big-air-sand-flea-robot-jumps-30-feet-high-582454

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US cancer death rates continue to decline

ScienceDaily (Mar. 28, 2012) ? A report from the nation's leading cancer organizations shows rates of death in the United States from all cancers for men and women continued to decline between 2004 and 2008. The findings come from the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer.

The report also finds that the overall rate of new cancer diagnoses for men and women combined decreased an average of less than one percent per year from 1998 through 2006, with rates leveling off from 2006 through 2008. Edward J. Benz, Jr., MD, president of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, called the news encouraging, but is disappointed that the overall rate of cancer deaths is not falling nearly enough.

"The rate of cancer diagnoses and deaths across all racial and minority groups are slowly decreasing," said Benz. "But there are still gaps that must be addressed."

The report is co-authored by researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, the National Cancer Institute, and the American Cancer Society. It will be posted on the web site of the journal CANCER on March 28, 2012.

Among children ages 19 years or younger, the report shows cancer incidence rates increased 0.6 percent per year from 2004 through 2008, while death rates decreased 1.3 percent per year during the same period.

The authors also highlighted cancers associated with excess weight and lack of sufficient physical activity.

"This report emphasizes that the growing obesity problem and decreased overall physical activity in our society compared to decades ago have a real impact on multiple diseases, including cancer," said Jeffrey A. Meyerhardt, MD, MPH, a colorectal cancer expert at Dana-Farber and author of several studies investigating the impact of exercise on survival rates for colorectal cancer patients. "While we currently see declines in incidence of many cancers, if obesity continues at the current rates, I believe these improvements in incidence will reverse and increase over time."

Benz added that the good news is that some of the cancer risks the report highlighted can be reduced by changes in lifestyle.

"Many of the things that are still a problem in these statistics are modifiable," said Benz. "If you watch your diet, exercise, and manage your weight, you can not only prevent your risk of getting many lethal forms of cancer, you will also increase your chances of doing well, if you should get almost any form of cancer."

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Video: Pope Benedict criticizes Castro?s regime

In an unusual homily, the pontiff called for free thought, and more freedom for the Catholic Church in Cuba. NBC?s Andrea Mitchell reports.

>>> in cuba today, on the final day of the pope's visit, an historic mass. andrea mitchell is there and has our report.

>> in an unusual homily with a sharp political edge in a square thatsome b somymbolizes cuba revolution, with raul castro front and center, the pawnf called for freedom. he preached cuba and the world need change, but this will occur only if each one is in the position to seek the truth. and he called for free thoughts, respect for human dignity , and more freedom for the church, including the right to religious school . after asking raul castro to make good friday a national holiday . although hundreds of thousands attended, the pope did not meet with dissidents. disappointing human rights groups who fear that prominent activists known as the ladies in white, last seen in church on sunday, may have been detained. their home and cell phones went dead last night, but he met with a notally frail fidel castro . the vatican said the two men joked about their age. the 84-year-old pontiff telling castro, who is 85, i'm old, but i still know how to do my job. castro told the pope he had watched the mass on television and was struck by how the liturgy has changed. before leaving, the pope criticized the 50 year u.s. economic embargo for imposing what he called an unfair burden on the people of cuba .

Source: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/nightly-news/46886138/

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Is any other food or drink reported to have as many health benefits as green tea? The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from headaches to depression. In her bookGreen Tea: The Natural Secret for a Healthier Life, Nadine Taylor states that green tea has been used as a medicine in China for at least 4,000 years. Today, scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing hard evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea. For example, in 1994 the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of an epidemiological study indicating that drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly sixty percent. University of Purdue researchers recently concluded that a compound in green teainhibits the growth of cancer cells. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol.

Green tea continues to be cultivated for hundreds of years, where it began in India and china. Presently, green teas are the 2nd most consumed beverage on the planet, where water may be the first. Huge numbers of people are consuming tea because of its many advantageous effects, which causes it to be popular nowadays. Green tea consumption isn?t restricted to seniors people, actually many you teens are taking pleasure in its relaxing effects and it is health advantages.

Based on studies, green tea it?s stated to possess many health advantages. It will help safeguard your colon from cancer, and it is not only for colon cancer but regular intake likewise helps prevent agitation to numerous types of cancer for examplecancer of the lung, cancer of the breast, pancreas cancer and kidney cancer. For ladies who allow it to be their habit to drinkgreen tea has good chances to prevent ovarian cancer rather than individuals women who don?t drink it. However, women that are pregnant who drink green tea are encouraged to take only 2 cups each day. Two cups ought to be the maximum because an excessive amount of it?ll result in miscarriage. Correct amount of green tea for women that are pregnant can also be good. It will help regulate bloodstream sugar, controls hypertension helping regulate blood insulin level.

Some researchers have raised concerns over possible side effects from heavy consumption of green tea or green tea extracts. For instance, there have been a few dozen reports of liver damage, and green tea may also interact with certain medications to reduce their effectiveness.

For dieters who consider green tea to help with weight loss are on course. Getting green tea in your diet can help you slim down. Why? Because catechins block the transfer activity of catechol-O-methyl, as a result it resulted for additional body fat energy burned. Furthermore, consuming plain green teas are good for your health since it doesn?t have chemical preservatives and added sweetener that boosts the calorie count. It?s also wise to keep in mind that when adding sweetening and milk, the calorie count will even increase. To higher enjoy your green tea with no increase from the calorie due calorie content of milk and sweetening, it?s good to include mint leaves to lessen the bitter taste from the tea and adding lime juice or fresh lemon juice is another good substitute to sweetening.

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How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls of Mobile App Development

The Mobile App Trends Series is supported by Sourcebits, a leading product developer for mobile platforms. Sourcebits offers design and development services for iOS, Android, Mobile and Web platforms. Follow Sourcebits on Twitter for recent news and updates.

Mobile development has come a long way in the past few years. But as technology continues to introduce new and more innovating products at a rapid pace, there's room for many developers to make huge mistakes along the way -- ones that could jeopardize their product or even their entire business.

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"I think that you can screw up five times before you get up in the morning, in ways that you never even thought of," says Josh Koppel, CCO and co-founder of ScrollMotion. "It's a dicey business sometimes to try something new, but the truth is, it's the mistakes that help you actually learn stuff. "

We spoke with four leaders in mobile app development about the common issues developers often face when create a new product. Here are some things to keep in mind.

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Android or iOS?

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A common issue developers run into is deciding which operating system to run first: Android or iOS. Developers should think about the audience the app is meant for when making a decision.

"I would never say you have to launch on iOS, but you need to think about what the app needs to do and which platform is going to help you deliver on the value prop that you want to give consumers," says Kevin Nakao, president and COO at White Pages, Inc.

According to Nakao, the advantage to Android is its openness.

"We launched our Caller ID app on Android first because it provided access to the APIs needed to provide this feature, compared to iOS, which doesn?t provide this developer access," says Nakao.

On the other hand, many developers feel that Android has so many different versions of its operating system that deciding which version to build for can be complicated.

"The Android Market is fragmented, and when we're developing that becomes an issue. No two devices on the Android are necessarily the same, so you have to start thinking from a design and front-end angle, 'Well okay, this one has a different screen ratio and which ones are we going to release on?' Whereas with iOS, you can just release on one," says Ronaldo Garcia, head of technical production for ScrollMotion.

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Testing the Waters With Your App

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According to Nakao, one of the best things developers can do before starting with an app is to not build one -- rather, instead start out with a mobile website.

"You can still do a mobile application. Just start with a mobile website first so you can learn about the design, functionality and user experience needed before building an app. The downside of an app is that the consumer has to upgrade to get new versions, while a mobile website can simply be updated," says Nakao.

If you do decide to go through with an app, Koppel says there is no such thing as testing your product too much.

"Test your app outside of your office. If your app has anything to do with receiving information remotely, test it in different places around the city: in subways, in a lot of different conditions. Just make sure your developers get outside of their offices," says Koppel.

Once your product has been tested, another important thing that developers need to do is stay focused.

"Make sure that your client or you haven't changed any pieces before the thing goes live," says Garcia. "Make sure that the developer and environment that you're pulling your stuff in both front-end and back-end is not experiencing any kind of changes. Lock everything down when you go into Quality Assurance (QA). And then once it gets approved by QA, you stay on that lockdown. That's really, really important and we try to stress that to our clients."

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Discovery of Your App

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Before your app has launched, two important things to think about are marketing and consumer discovery -- how users will find your app.

"It is very important to determine what category you want to place your app in as well as the keywords you use to describe your app. There is a great service called mobiledevvhq.com, which provides tools for "App Store Optimization," and a lot of intelligence and data-driven analysis to help you determine the keywords for the category and apps will compete against," says Nakao.

Koppel stresses the importance of never jumping the gun on marketing for your app.

"Never send out a press release until the app is in the store and tested," says Koppel. "I can't tell you how many times I've seen press release go out before an app is even approved, and that makes it disappointing for everybody. "

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Pleasing the Customers

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"When you are subsisting off of a trickle of customers, their support emails and feature requests are difficult to ignore, so you start thinking about features to add in the next update," says Phill Ryu, CEO and co-founder of Impending, and co-creator of Clear for iPhone.

Ryu says this plan of action is usually a bad idea, because adding an extra feature that might add value for 30% of your users is going to, in turn, take away value for the 70%.

"Your user has no idea what they're supposed to do when they open your app, because your app has become a laundry list of things they don't really need to do," says Ryu

At the same time, Koppel says it's important to understand that anyone can write a review, but that you need to listen closely to what your customers are saying.

"I believe that you're going to hear more about what's wrong with your app from a customer review than you are from your QA group, because they're actually using the thing," says Koppel. "If you're hearing the same thing over and over in reviews, you have to listen and you have to adjust if you want to have customers."

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Development and Design

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We asked these leaders in app development their thoughts on collaboration between designers and developers. It was a topic all felt strongly about. Here are a few things they advise you to consider:

"Getting the user-flows and interactions designed before you get busy with the actual development sounds obvious, but the decisions made at the design stage can ultimately determine your app's success or failure. That's not to say that crashes can be excused, but to dive in before you've refined (or finished) the app's design would be reckless."

- Nik Fletcher, product manager at Realmac Software

"We are very adamant that every project needs one person from each team, from the very beginning to the very end. We've even physically moved them in the office so that they can just roll over to the other person's desk. The quality of apps improves by hoards of magnitude when you have them solving the problem together, not separately. It's something that has to happen, and if it doesn't happen that way, you're doing something wrong."

- Ronaldo Garcia, head of technical production for ScrollMotion

"I personally like to start with the design first. In the very beginning of iPhone [app] development, I met with their head of developer relations who emphasized the importance of design in their own product development. Apple was not the first company to provide a mobile OS, apps, or a browsing experience -- but it established an inflection point with the improvement in the design and user experience, making mobile an easy and fun experience."

- Kevin Nakao, President and COO for White Pages, Inc

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Series supported by Sourcebits

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The Mobile App Trends Series is supported by Sourcebits, a leading developer of applications and games for all major mobile platforms. Sourcebits has engineered over 200 apps to date, with plenty more to come. Sourcebits offers design and development services for iPhone, Android and more. Please feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help your app stand apart in a crowded marketplace. Follow Sourcebits on Twitter and Facebook for recent news and updates.

Image courtesy of iStockphoto, akinbostanci, Flickr, laihiu, konch, BeholdingEye,Oxford

This story originally published on Mashable here.

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Get Your Money's Worth: Go For Highly Qualified Business Sales ...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Get Your Money's Worth: Go For Highly Qualified Business Sales Leads. Article by Sarah Barnes. Chasing after business sales leads is something that all salespeople have to do on a daily basis. Lead generation, though time ...

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New iPad Runs 4G? Not In Australia, Says Consumer Watchdog

One of the selling points for the new iPad has been the fact that it supports 4G, but at least in one market, that 4G promise is facing a challenge. In what might be a case of a storm in a teapot, the Competition and Consumer Commission in Australia has said that Apple cannot advertise its newest tablet as 4G-capable because it doesn't actually work on the 4G network that exists in the country. The regulator plans to take its argument to federal court this Wednesday, where it will try to order Apple to change its marketing of the product. It also wants Apple to offer refunds to any buyers that feel they have been mislead by the advertising.

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BusinessTrends Blog: House to Vote on Federal Communications ...

The following letter was sent to the U.S. House of Representatives. The House is scheduled to vote on H.R. 3309 on March 27.

Dear Representative:
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) urges your support for the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act (H.R. 3309). From net neutrality regulations to its activity that derailed the AT&T/T-Mobile merger, the FCC has become far too intrusive and ideological ? costing the economy jobs, investment and innovations. Tightening up boundaries with regard to FCC authority, and making it a more transparent and accountable entity is not only desirable, but timely.

SBE Council fully agrees with comments made by U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology and sponsor of H.R. 3309, this past November when he observed: ?At a time when job creators are crippled with regulatory uncertainty, Congress has the obligation to ensure that federal agencies carry out the public's business transparently. The technology and communications sector is the most innovative in our country - it deserves the most innovative and open government agency.?

H.R. 3309 would bring greater transparency, consistency and effectiveness to the FCC?s regulatory process. For example, it would establish and clarify procedures for when the FCC issues rulemaking notices, including citing the FCC?s authority for adopting and amending a rule. Also, the economic impact of a rulemaking would need to be considered, with the FCC required to assess the presumed market failure and consumer harm, the governmental failures warranting FCC action, as well as the burden of existing regulation. For good measure, it would have to be determined that the benefits justify the costs of new regulatory action. In addition, H.R. 3309 would establish greater openness when it comes to the Commission?s deliberations, agenda, meetings, and dissemination of information.

H.R. 3309 would open up, provide checks and balances for, enhance certainty, and rationalize the FCC?s rulemaking process. That would be positive for reining in unwarranted costs on innovation and investment, and a huge plus for the entrepreneurs that both supply and consume telecommunications services. This legislation warrants bipartisan support.

SBE Council urges you to vote for H.R. 3309 when it comes before the full House for a vote this week. Thank you, in advance, for your support of small business.

Sincerely,
Karen Kerrigan

President & CEO

Source: http://sbecouncil.blogspot.com/2012/03/house-to-vote-on-federal-communications.html

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Stoudemire out indefinitely with back injury

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire (1) reacts to the crowd after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire (1) reacts to the crowd after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NEW YORK (AP) ? Amare Stoudemire has a bulging disk in his back and is out indefinitely, a damaging blow to the New York Knicks with a month left in the regular season.

The Knicks weren't competitive in the playoffs last year when Stoudemire developed a back problem, and any hopes of even qualifying for the postseason are in jeopardy now that he has another one.

"You don't wish it on any player, especially Amare, who's a big part of what we do," Knicks interim coach Mike Woodson said Monday before the Knicks played the Milwaukee Bucks. "All we can is just hope that it's not as serious as it may be and that he has a speedy recovery."

Stoudemire sat out the fourth quarter of the Knicks' victory over Detroit on Saturday after he said his back tightened up. He said after the game he wasn't concerned and believed he would play Monday.

However, he didn't attend the Knicks' morning shootaround and had an MRI in the afternoon that revealed the injury. The Knicks said he doesn't need surgery and the injury will be treated with rehabilitation.

Point guard Jeremy Lin is also out because of a sore right knee, but Stoudemire's injury is the greater concern.

"He's a big piece of our puzzle," Woodson said. "I mean, we rely on Amare to do a lot of things, scoring and rebounding and playing defense for us."

Stoudemire was finally playing well recently. He struggled for the first half of this season, having not been able to play much during the offseason after injuring his back warming up for Game 2 of what became a first-round sweep against the Boston Celtics.

He seemed back on track since Woodson replaced Mike D'Antoni. Stoudemire has led the Knicks in scoring four straight games and had 17 points in 7-of-10 shooting in 26 minutes against the Pistons.

Stoudemire was not at the arena, instead traveling to Miami for a second opinion.

"If he has to have surgery, he's got to rehab and come back," Woodson said. "He's still a young player, he's got a lot of game still left in him, so we can just wish him nothing but the best."

The Knicks knew that giving Stoudemire a five-year contract worth nearly $100 million in 2010 was a risk because of his history of knee injuries. But the back has emerged as the greater problem in New York. Though teammates were just hearing the news and didn't want to rule him out for too long, Baron Davis had a similar injury in the offseason and couldn't get on the court until late last month.

Stoudemire put on too much muscle working out while not being able to play in the summer and lacked his usual explosiveness most of the season. But he seemed close to top form lately after losing some weight, averaging 19.3 points over the past four games.

"He's been on a tear as of late," guard Mike Bibby said. "Somebody's got to step up. We can't bring him back."

The Knicks hold the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference but may have trouble holding on with so many injuries. Already they have lost backup forward Jared Jeffries for perhaps two weeks with a sore right knee and went with a small lineup Monday of Davis, Iman Shumpert, Landry Fields, Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler.

"I've got to step it up a notch," Anthony said.

Lin also sat out the fourth quarter Saturday, but it was thought he could have gone back in had the game been close. He took part in the morning shootaround and Woodson was surprised when he learned the point guard wouldn't be able to go.

"I went through it and I wasn't sure because in the morning everything was a little more sore," Lin said. "We came to the decision afterwards and figured it would be smart just to rest."

Lin is considered day to day. The Knicks play again Wednesday against Orlando.

Associated Press

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