Top Five Stories of 2012 - #2 - Windows 8 and the Surface RT

To round out the rest of 2012, Windows Phone Daily is continuing our annual special edition of Top Five. Every day until the new year, we will be going back in time to recap a momentous 2012 for Microsoft and Windows Phone. Read Story #5, #4, and #3.

Despite the seismic activity surrounding Windows Phone 8 throughout the year, it should not come as a surprise that Microsoft prioritized the latest version of Windows proper this year. What should have come as a surprise was just how deftly Microsoft was able to renew their disparate services into a cohesive new ecosystem, completely reinvent their flagship operating system, and challenge the more affordable tablet market in a matter of months.

Looking back, we're surprised that Windows 8 was first shown off in mid-2011 during the D9 conference. Make no mistake though, because 2012 was the year of Windows 8 for Microsoft. After revealing that CES 2012 would be its last appearance at the show, Microsoft went on to host a series of hush-hush events that kept the media on their toes. Not only did the company unveil a reimagined version of their long-standing Windows logo,?but?a few weeks later the Consumer Preview was released for download online also accompanied by the soft-launch of the Windows Store.

In late May, Microsoft released its final pre-release build of Windows 8 to the public. That milestone release would lead to a huge June for the company. Microsoft of course attended E3 2012, and during its keynote unveiled Xbox SmartGlass ? an app which would unite mobile devices and Windows 8 devices alike to connect to the Xbox 360. The event was also where Microsoft announced Xbox Music, though details would not arrive for several months after. Shortly after their impressive event in Los Angeles, Microsoft quietly announced a surprise event for June 18th. Scheduled just days before a key Windows Phone event, there was much speculation about what this new event could be. in the end, Microsoft revealed the Surface RT and Surface Pro ? the first computers the company had built in its entire existence.

After releasing Windows 8's enticing upgrade price, the focus finally shifted towards launch day for Windows 8 and the Surface RT. Microsoft helped build up some attention through viral street art promoting the Surface, and eventually graduated to television commercials. Finally, October 26th came along and Microsoft held a number of massive events around the globe in celebration of the launch. None were as big as in New York City, where Microsoft crafted a 'Microtropolis' city composed of nearly all Windows 8 powered tablets and PCs to be released. In its first month on sale, Windows 8 sold 40 million licenses.

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LA Radio Legend Frazer Smith and The Go Cast Network bring the 125^th?Rose Parade to the stage at Jon Lovitz Comedy Club Jan 1^st, 2013 at 8am in front of a Live Audience. Frazer Smith has been covering the Tournament of Roses Parade for three decades on KLOS, KROQ, KMET and KLSX. His Comedic Commentary on the Rose Parade has become a Holiday tradition.

For several years, Smith, along with Peter "Crabman? Crabbe, made an annual tradition of offering an alternate audio commentary to television coverage of the famous?Tournament of Roses Parade. Listeners would be told to tune in to Los Angeles television station KTLA, which was hosted byStephanie Edwards?and?Bob Eubanks. Smith would tell viewers to turn down the television volume and turn up the radio to hear the comedy parody, which included discussing news themes from the past year and applying them to the floats. Smith and Crabbe would also describe the passing bands while playing over the top taped band music.
Frazer Smith is the Premiere Host in Los Angeles at the biggest comedy clubs including The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, The Ice House and The Improv. Once again, Frazer?s Co-Host will be Peter Crabbe, Headlining Comedian that has performed with Monty Python. The Event will be catered by the 2^nd?Floor from Huntington Beach, so Patrons can expect an Outstanding Dining experience at Frazer Smith?s Live Rose Parade Coverage of the most widely viewed parade on Earth. Home Viewers can watch it all on Ustream and?ww.gocastnetwork.com?on New Year?s Day. Come enjoy the New Year with Fine Spirts, Great Food and Lots of Laughter at

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China dominates 2012 cybersecurity talking points

Asia-Pacific has seen its fair share of IT and online security incidents, from intellectual property theft and cyberespionage to hacktivism, this year. But not all were bad news though, as regional governments took steps to clamp down on online crime by implementing new regulations and setting up cybercrime units.

China, however, hogs the limelight when it comes to security matters in this region, for both good and bad reasons.

The positives this year for the Asian giant is the government's concerted efforts to eradicate software piracy, at least in the public sector, as it spent more than 1 billion yuan (US$156.9 million) buying licensed software for its various agencies. The amount was reportedly spent on 158,823 operating system licenses, 506,693 copies of office software, as well as antivirus and other special-purpose software by end of June.

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) also reported in May the proportion of China's PCs with pirated software fell to 77 percent in 2011--a new record low and a decrease of 15 percentage points from 2003's high of 92 percent.

China versus the world
The negatives, however, continue to dominate headlines. Chinese hackers, for one, have been actively breaching the Web sites and IT systems of other countries. The Indian navy was one victim of such attacks, with its computer systems in and around the city of Visakhaptnam breached and had a bug planted in them which then sent sensitive data to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in China.

Iranian Offshore Oil Company, Iran's state-owned company, also pointed its finger at China and Israel for initiating a cyberattack on its drilling platforms' computer network. Mohammad Reza Golshani, IT head for the company, said the attempted attack created a one-way connection to the company's network but his team managed to fend off their advances.

International spats were also breeding ground for online dissent, as territorial disputes with Japan and the Philippines sparked off a spate of Web attacks.

The National Police Association of Japan confirmed that at least 19 of the country's Web sites, including a government ministry and hospital, were affected by cyberattacks originating from China. It also stated 300 Japanese organizations were listed as possible targets on the message of the Chinese hacker group Honker. Japan and China are currently disputing the ownership of certain islands in the East China Sea.

Hackers from China and Philippines also engaged in a cyberspace standoff in April. Chinese hackers reportedly defaced the Web site of the University of the Philippines by showing the map with Chinese script and highlighting the disputed islands in the South China Sea as the country's property.

Filipino hackers struck back the next day and defaced several Chinese Web sites and similarly proclaiming its sovereignty over the Huangyan and Nansha islands.

These inter-country hackings show how political disputes have spilled over to impact the cyberworld, Vincent Goh, Asia-Pacific vice president of RSA, the security arm of EMC, observed. "This unpredictability and vulnerability in our IT security landscape signifies that organizations in Asia-Pacific must learn to live in a state of compromise," he said.

Cyberespionage fears grow
This sense of wariness was compounded by more cyberespionage activities conducted globally, and epitomized by how Chinese telecom equipment makers Huawei Technology and ZTE have to constantly allay government concerns that their networking products are being used to help the Chinese government spy on others.

The U.S. government has been one of the more vocal critics of the two Chinese companies, going so much as to warn American companies not to do business with them. The European Union and Australia have also stated their concerns.

Beyond Huawei and ZTE, ESET security researchers also discovered a worm believed to have originated from China and targets and steals files running AutoCAD software. This led the security vendor to believe the malware was designed for cyberespionage purposes.

Samsung and LG were embroiled in a corporate espionage case too, with 11 Samsung employees arrested for stealing and leaking the company's organic light-emitting diode (OLED) patents to its rival.

Commenting on the region's espionage activities, Uri Rivner, head of new technologies at RSA, the security arm of EMC, said Asia-Pacific countries are increasingly moving industrial espionage activities online as more people in the region get on the Internet.

Governments fight back with cybercrime laws, agencies
Governments in Asia were not oblivious of the threat cyberattacks pose, though.

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, for one, warned that greater interconnectivity and access to technology will create a "new reality" in which the country will see more cyberattacks and social extremists.

Ministers in Thailand also said in November the government is ramping up efforts to improve its cybersecurity posture as the risk of being attacked is growing due to the wide use of social media and inadequate security systems.

Myla Pilao, director, of core technology at Trend Micro's TrendLabs, observed that Asia-Pacific countries do acknowledge the problem and have approved initiatives such as setting up of cybercrime units and revising their existing laws to reflect the changing security landscape.

Hong Kong was one that set up its cybersecurity center this year to prevent and detect computer crime by monitoring network traffic and assist critical infrastructure operators in the event of an online attack. The Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation also established a computer crime unit to aid investigators in determining attacks and to take action if citizens violate the country's Cybercrime Act.

The Interpol is also building its Interpol Global Complex in Singapore, which will be operational in 2014. The Complex will boost the city-state's efforts to curb high-tech crime, as well as serve the international community by investing in research and development to enhance areas such as forensics and data capabilities.

Laws need finetuning
Efforts to enact policies to curb cybercrime have not been as smooth-sailing for regional governments.

Philippines' Cybercrime Prevention Act, which was signed into effect by President Benigno Aquino III on Sep. 12, came under fire by many citizens due to its vague definition of online libel, violation of personal rights and tough legal penalties for online defamation. The country's Supreme Court has since suspended the Act for 120 days in October as it decides whether the law violates civil rights.

Singapore's Computer Misuse Act is also currently review after the Ministry of Home Affairs proposed amendments to give the government powers to order preemptive strikes against planned attacks against critical national infrastructure.

Questions have been raised, though, over who will foot the bill if companies have to spend more time and resources providing the information the government is asking for, and whether personal e-mail of senior military and government officials are fair game when investigating cyberattacks.

RSA's Goh warned it will not be easy for governments in Asia to craft the perfect cybercrime legislation since security monitoring and data privacy do not often see eye to eye. It gets even more complex when they have to factor in the different legislative landscape in other countries when a crime is conducted across different jurisdictions, he added.

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Denon Cocoon Portable

Lately, we've seen a slew of wireless speakers hit the market, be they Bluetooth options or systems that use Apple's AirPlay. Several, like the Denon Cocoon Portable, attempt to sweeten the deal of wireless music even more by adding rechargeable portability as a feature, as well as Android and Windows streaming compatibility. At $499.99 (direct), however, you'd expect the Cocoon Portable to offer powerful, distortion-free audio, and unfortunately, that isn't always the case. Deep bass tracks cause substantial distortion at top volumes, making the system's otherwise solid feature set a bit less compelling.

Design
As far as AirPlay docks go, the 7.1-by-13.8-by-5.4-inch (HWD), 7.3-pound Denon Cocoon Portable doesn't break any new territory, at least visually. The main color scheme is the seemingly Apple-ordained black with metallic accents that nearly every other AirPlay option uses. But the portable speaker is easy to carry around with its built-in handle, and its contour is water and sand resistant, to boot.

Unlike the majority of AirPlay speakers, the Cocoon Portable also has an actual built-in charging dock. The docking tray pops out when you press it and houses an LED status display, which scrolls artist and song title info when streaming from an iOS device or when one is docked.

Across the top panel, a series of touch sensitive buttons controls Playback, Volume, and whatever your sound source is?it switches between radio presets and whatever device you're streaming from or have docked.

The metallic mesh speaker grille covers the rounded front panel and hides two 25-watt, 4-inch drivers. Along the back panel, there's a power adapter connection for the included power supply, a 3.5mm Aux input, an Ethernet port, buttons labeled Netlink and WPS (both used during set-up), a Loudness button (more on that later), and the Power switch.?

The manual is included on a CD, which is useless for several devices this speaker is designed to work with, including some recent computers, so I don't really understand the logic there. Also included is a small, membrane-buttoned remote control with Power, Volume, Play/Pause, Track Navigation, and Sound Source, but it lacks full menu navigation. This would be more of an annoyance if you couldn't just use your device's on-screen controls to navigate menus?since you'll likely be streaming, your device is basically its own remote control. There's a nook on the back panel for storing the remote.

Setting up the Cocoon Portable to stream wireless audio from an iOS device is simple?dock it, download the Denon app when you're prompted to, and follow the simple instructions. You'll need a Wi-Fi network and its password, but that's about all you need to have handy. The Netlink button on the back exists for routers that don't support WPS?press it and follow the instructions on the app. The app also doubles as an alarm clock, which is useful if you keep the Cocoon near your bed and want to wake up listening to music.

The system supports streaming via Apple's AirPlay, but it also supports Android devices, and streaming from most Windows computers. Denon estimates the rechargeable battery has a roughly 5 hour life on a full charge.?

Performance
In terms of controlling it, the Cocoon can be a bit of a troublemaker. My docked iPhone 4S, with no AirPlay or Wi-Fi involved, would often respond to on-display volume adjustments to the phone with a multiple-second delay. So you think you're turning it up, but after a few seconds and no result, you boost things a little more, and then a few seconds later, your actions catch up with you and you end up blasting the speakers or cutting their volume more drastically than intended.?Using AirPlay causes similar delays.

The loudness button is a relic of older times?it adds a bass boost boost and some digital signal processing when you listen at lower volumes, and does something similar at higher volumes, too. It's a fairly harmless, but unnecessary, feature, as the Cocoon Portable sounds crisper and clearer with the Loudness button not engaged.

As for audio performance, the Cocoon Portable sounds just fine at moderate-to-loud volumes. But when you really pump the volume, expect distortion to rear its ugly head on tracks with deep bass, regardless of whether the Loudness button is engaged. At maximum volume, the Knife's "Silent Shout" becomes a crackling, fuzzy, distorting mess, and even at about 85 percent, things are dicey. This isn't shocking when you look at the Cocoon Portable itself?it's not tiny, but it is lightweight and designed to be portable. It doesn't have the look or feel of an extremely powerful speaker system.

You'll never mistake the Cocoon Portable for a system with a built-in subwoofer, but its bass performance is not anemic, either.?The real strength of its audio performance is the delivery of low-mid and high-mid frequencies; bass guitars, vocals, and middle-register instruments have the majority of the spotlight here.?Rock and pop is delivered with crisp highs and enough low-end presence to round things out nicely.

On classical tracks, like John Adams' "The Chairman Dances," the highs and mids are delivered with a nice treble edge to them. The higher register strings and percussion are never overly bright, but are definitely the stars of the mix. Lower register strings are delivered with a tiny bit of bass boost, but nothing that makes them sound muddy or over-the-top. if anything, it's the highs that sound a tad over-boosted, but it helps keep things articulate. The Loudness button adds a bit of spacial sense and depth to the sound, as well as some brightness, but nothing extra is really needed to begin with, so we recommend keeping it off. Especially on this track, it seemed to add so much brightness that the shakers in the background were almost hissing.?

Jay-Z and Kanye West's "No Church in the Wild," when played at moderate volumes, is reproduced with a sharp treble edge on the attack of the kick drum loop, while the sub-bass synth part that plays beneath the beat is delivered with subtlety. Again, this system is not really for bass lovers. Hip hop tracks like this one don't sound bad, but the vocals and mid-range aspects of the mix are the elements that stand out most; the low frequencies are there, but take a secondary role. At top volumes, this track also distorts.

The built-in Internet radio options are nice, but the touch sensitive buttons on the top control panel are also slow to respond, so actually switching between stations and creating presets is a bit of an annoyance. Regardless, the inclusion of Internet radio, along with three presets, is a plus, and you can also access the stations via the free Denon controller app.

So, the portability, water resistance, Internet radio, and rechargeable battery add convenience to the Apple, Android, and PC-friendly streaming Cocoon. It reminds us of another recent multi-faceted streaming system, the Pioneer A3 (XW-SMA3-K). Both speaker units offer excellent extra features, but the sound performance is not necessarily a huge strength.

It's more Denon's pricing that seems off. The Cocoon Portable is priced like a system that is more powerful and won't distort at top volumes, thanks in part to the wireless functionality and portability. If you're looking for a booming bass system that's also portable, the Cocoon Portable is not it. If you don't listen to much music with deep bass content and you plan to listen at more moderate levels, the audio performance is far more forgiving, and even sounds like a high quality system.

If you're looking for a wireless portable speaker with booming bass, consider the?Beats by Dr. Dre Beatbox Portable. For a more refined, less booming audio experience, the wireless Libratone Zipp is a solid, stylish choice. And if you're looking for a smaller, more easily portable wireless option without sacrificing too much audio performance, the Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile Speaker is a strong Bluetooth choice that's easy to pack. For the money, the Denon Cocoon Portable offers several laudable features, but it's hard to get past the distortion issues at high volumes.

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Utah teen with dual prosthetic legs to represent Shriners in Rose Parade

Hunter Woodhall, 13, was born with a lower limb deficiency that required surgery to remove both his feet. He was fitted with artificial legs at Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa Bay, Fla. He will be riding on a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day in Pasadena, Calif.

Jay Dortzbach, Deseret News

SALT LAKE CITY ? Hunter Woodhall plays basketball, football and soccer. He wrestles, runs track and field, snow skis, swims and roller blades. And he does it all with two prosthetic legs.

As an international patient ambassador for the Shriners Hospitals for Children, the 13-year-old Utah boy will be one of four people representing the children's health care system, which operates 22 hospitals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

"A lot of people don't know what the hospitals do," Hunter said. "They help children just like me, and it's my job to help raise awareness and to show everyone else what they do for kids. I don't know what my life might've been like without Shriners."

He'll be riding on a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day in Pasadena, Calif., and gets to enjoy the Rose Bowl game featuring Stanford and Wisconsin universities afterward.

Hunter was born with fibular hemimelia, a rare condition that causes a shortening or absence of one of the two bones in the calf. One of his legs lacked a calf bone and the ankle joint of the other leg was fused.

Aside from other, less desirable options, Hunter required surgery to remove both his feet, below the knee. At about 11 months old, he was fitted with artificial legs at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Tampa, Fla.

Without the surgery, he'd likely be in a wheelchair for life.

"I don't know what it would be like to not be able to do the things I love," Hunter said, adding that he lives for sports. His parents and two older brothers, also sports enthusiasts, have helped to instill in him a desire to participate in competitive sporting events, but also never let his disability get him down.

"It hasn't ever slowed him down, he's always been a goer," said Hunter's mother, Barb Woodhall. "I think some of it is God-given. Kids like that are often given a little something to get through their situations.

"We have never treated him differently than our other two boys, so he has kept up with them," she said. "There were certain times it took him longer or required more effort, but he always did it."

The family later moved to Utah, where Hunter grew to become an accomplished athlete, and the Shriners hospital in Salt Lake City has fitted him with a basic pair of prosthetic legs and a set of "C-legs, or Cheetah legs," as he calls them, that allows him more flexibility in sports. A third, waterproof set can be used during wrestling or swimming, which Hunter also enjoys.

"I'll get up, put my legs on and get ready to go to school," he said in a YouTube video made after he became an ambassador in July. "It's just like normal. I don't think much of it because I don't know what it's like to not get up and not put your legs on."

In 2011, the local Shriners hospital fitted patients with 250 prosthetics and more than 4,300 orthotic braces, according to hospital public relations director Mike Babcock. This year, the hospital is averaging about 75 patient visits each month for prosthetic fittings and repairs, helping toddlers take their first steps and making it possible for kids like Hunter to excel at what he loves.

"He is an excellent representative of Shriners Hospitals for Children," Babcock said. "His can-do attitude and fine character inspires caregivers and patients alike."

Through the years, Hunter, who lives in Syracuse, has been astonishing his doctors and therapists with his various feats and accomplishments. While he said he doesn't yet know why he was born without legs, Hunter wants to give others hope and inspiration to get through their hardships, whatever they may be.

"When you just give up, you're like, done," he said. "And all those people you have inspired or will inspire, it's not going to happen anymore."

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At least three al Qaeda-linked militants killed in Yemen: sources

SANAA (Reuters) - At least three al Qaeda-linked militants were killed in the southern Yemeni province of al-Bayda late on Saturday in an apparent drone strike, government and tribal sources said.

Dozens of suspected militants including al Qaeda members have been killed in recent months, many in strikes by pilotless aircraft, as the Yemeni government pursues a U.S.-backed effort to counter Islamist fighters mostly operating in the south.

"Their bodies were charred and the car was completely obliterated," a tribesman who rushed to the scene told Reuters. "Their bodies were not recognizable, but the government says they're from al Qaeda."

The state news agency, Saba, reported that the militants were "elements of al Qaeda." A defense ministry website said the slain militants included a man it described as a senior al Qaeda operative named Saleh Mohammed al-Ameri.

Yemen's stability is a leading security concern of the United States and Gulf Arab allies because of its strategic position next to top oil exporter Saudi Arabia and shipping lanes, and because it is home to one of the most active wings of the al Qaeda network.

There has been an uptick in the past week in aerial attacks on al Qaeda in southern provinces, where the group exploited anti-government protests last year to seize swathes of territory before being driven out by a military offensive in June.

Two suspected al Qaeda-linked insurgents were killed in a drone strike in eastern Hadramout province on Friday, a local security official said. On December 24, at least five people were killed in two drone strikes in Hadramout and al Bayda provinces in the first such strikes in almost two months.

(Reporting by Mohammed Ghobari; Writing by Mahmoud Habboush and William Maclean; Editing by Will Dunham)

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Drug abuse ? Some pharmacy Buyer Protection Work prohibits supply in America regarding controlled elements not determined by a physician. But, rogue drugstore websites outside the send out an incredible number of email marketing and some don?t adhere to US prescriptive laws. Warnings are already issued for you to more than 100 drugs online for transgression, but the legislation of demand and supply often beats attempts from the Federal Drug Relationship to squelch your access to medicines.

Access to online drugs has caused an immediate increase in drug abuse, dependency and the self-destructive factors to the addict, their loved ones as well as the community. We?ve been talking about remarkably addictive, effective OPIOID pain killers including OXYCODONE (OXYCONTIN) and those that contains HYDROCODONE (VICODIN), sedatives as well as tranquilizers, for example diazepam (Valium) along with LORAZEPAM (ATIVAN) and stimuli for example methylphenidate (Ritalin) which can be used to handle Attention Deficit Disorder (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and insomnia issues. These are yet a small set of the mood/mind transforming prescription rank medications available on the web.

In 2011, the web celebrated their 20th bay. Globally, nearly 2.67 billion individuals are users having a gargantuan increase of 528% from Year 2000 to Next year. Internet users carry on growing at a quicker rate.

Drug abuse

Intercontinental and Marketing communications Technology has advantages but it also features horrific along with destructive factors such as online criminals, online bullies, cyber stalkers an internet-based sexual potential predators or innovators to name a few. A brand new growing pandemic is the escalation regarding prescription drug abuse.

Medications are rapidly replacing unlawful substances in college grounds. States with all the greatest growth in high-speed access to the internet had the most important increase involving admissions to treat drug abuse (Massachusetts Common Hospital, School of Los Angeles). Interestingly, while online health professional prescribed drug sales boost, admission with regard to abuse of booze, cocaine and also heroin got minimal or perhaps negative development rates.

Seniors are some of those most at risk of prescription drug abuse or perhaps misuse as they are prescribed far more medications when compared with younger people. Most people consider prescription medications sensibly: however, around 48 million individuals (ages 12 as well as older) purchased prescription drugs with regard to non-medical reasons within their lifetimes. Prescribed drugs are the 2nd most commonly over used category of medicines, behind cannabis and in front of cocaine, narcotics, methamphetamine along with other drugs.

The nation?s Institute involving Health quotations that nearly 20% of individuals in yours manipulate prescription drugs with regard to non-medical reasons, steroid ointment abuse is also going up, men statement higher charges of steroid ointment use compared to women perform. Prescription drug abuse is normally the same among men and women, other than among 12 in order to 17 year olds. Within this age group, investigation conducted with the National Start on Drug Abuse learned that females are more inclined to use psychotherapeutic medications for non-medical functions. Research has additionally shown that ladies in general may use drug pain relievers and also tranquilizers for non-medical reasons.

Source: http://mwaves.org/online-pharmacies-giving-prescription-drug-abuse.html

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UNESCO launches online course in Media and Information Literacy ...

Australia, International,?Culture News
Contributed by: Judith Staines
Date Posted: Saturday, 29th December 2012

UNESCO supports the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and Intercultural Dialogue University Network in the launch of an online course in MIL and intercultural dialogue.

The course is designed for teachers, policy makers and professionals. It is led by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia and will be offered over 13 weeks, from 25 February to 31 May 2013.

The course will focus on the following subjects:

• Intercultural dialogue and citizenship;
• Freedom of expression, freedom of information and understanding the news;
• Representation and languages in media and information;
• Advertising and citizenship;
• Information literacy and library skills;
• Communication;
• MIL and teaching/learning;
• MIL policies and strategies;
• Citizens and the media and technologies;
• Global media/technologies in an increasingly connected world; and
• Internet opportunities and challenges.

The course will be offered through QUT?s online learning system, Blackboard, and via Blackboard Collaborate. Most sessions will be self-directed, with ongoing interaction with the course presenters in the online space. There will be four ?live? sessions presented globally by international guest lecturers.

In order to successfully complete this course participants will need regular access to a computer and Internet access to download documents, listen to podcasts and view online videos.

To apply, please download and complete the application form by 18 January 2013. There are no associated fees for participants who wish to follow this course.

This online course is part?of UNESCO?s strategy to foster media and information literacy in societies.

Source: http://culture360.org/news/unesco-launches-online-course-in-media-and-information-literacy-and-intercultural-dialogue/

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Indian gang-rape victim dies in Singapore hospital

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2012 file photo, Indians participate in a candle light vigil to seek a quick recovery of the young victim of the recent brutal gang-rape in a bus in New Delhi, India. A statement by Singapore?s Mount Elizabeth hospital, where the 23-year-old victim was being treated, said she died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2012 file photo, Indians participate in a candle light vigil to seek a quick recovery of the young victim of the recent brutal gang-rape in a bus in New Delhi, India. A statement by Singapore?s Mount Elizabeth hospital, where the 23-year-old victim was being treated, said she died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das, File)

A police hearse leaves Mount Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday Dec. 29, 2012 in Singapore. A young Indian woman who was gang-raped and severely beaten on a bus in New Delhi died Saturday at the hospital, after her horrific ordeal galvanized Indians to demand greater protection from sexual violence that impacts thousands of women daily, in homes, streets and public transport, but which often goes unreported. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Indian High Commissioner to Singapore, T.C.A. Raghavan speaks to reporters about the death of a young Indian woman who was gang raped, at Mount Elizabeth Hospital late on Saturday Dec. 29, 2012 in Singapore. The woman who was gang-raped and severely beaten on a bus in New Delhi died Saturday at the hospital, after her horrific ordeal galvanized Indians to demand greater protection from sexual violence that impacts thousands of women daily, in homes, streets and public transport, but which often goes unreported. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Indian High Commissioner to Singapore, T.C.A. Raghavan speaks to reporters about the death of a young Indian woman who was gang raped, at Mount Elizabeth Hospital late on Saturday Dec. 29, 2012 in Singapore. The woman who was gang-raped and severely beaten on a bus in New Delhi died Saturday at the hospital, after her horrific ordeal galvanized Indians to demand greater protection from sexual violence that impacts thousands of women daily, in homes, streets and public transport, but which often goes unreported. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Indian High Commissioner to Singapore, T.C.A. Raghavan speaks to reporters about the death of a young Indian woman who was gang raped, at Mount Elizabeth Hospital late on Saturday Dec. 29, 2012 in Singapore. The woman who was gang-raped and severely beaten on a bus in New Delhi died Saturday at the hospital, after her horrific ordeal galvanized Indians to demand greater protection from sexual violence that impacts thousands of women daily, in homes, streets and public transport, but which often goes unreported. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

SINGAPORE (AP) ? An Indian woman who was gang-raped and beaten on a bus in New Delhi died Saturday at a Singapore hospital, after her ordeal galvanized Indians to demand greater protection for women from sexual violence that impacts thousands of them every day.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he was aware of the emotions the attack has stirred and that it was up to all Indians to ensure that the young woman's death will not have been in vain.

The victim "passed away peacefully" with her family and officials of the Indian Embassy by her side, Dr. Kevin Loh, the chief executive of Mount Elizabeth hospital, said in a statement.

After 10 days at a hospital in New Delhi, the Indian capital, the woman was brought Thursday to Mount Elizabeth hospital, which specializes in multi-organ transplants. Loh said the woman had been in extremely critical condition since Thursday, and by late Friday her condition had taken a turn for the worse, with her vital signs deteriorating.

"Despite all efforts by a team of eight specialists in Mount Elizabeth Hospital to keep her stable, her condition continued to deteriorate over these two days," Loh said. "She had suffered from severe organ failure following serious injuries to her body and brain. She was courageous in fighting for her life for so long against the odds but the trauma to her body was too severe for her to overcome."

The woman and a male friend, who have not been identified, were traveling on a bus in New Delhi after watching a film on the evening of Dec. 16 when they were attacked by six men who raped her. The men also beat the couple and inserted an iron rod into the woman's body, resulting in severe organ damage. Both were then stripped and thrown off the bus, according to police.

Indian police have arrested six people in connection with the attack, which left the victim with severe internal injuries, a lung infection and brain damage. She also suffered from a heart attack while in the hospital in India.

Indian High Commissioner, or ambassador, T.C.A. Raghavan told reporters that the scale of the injuries the woman suffered was "very grave" and in the end "proved too much."

He said arrangements were being made to take her body back to India.

The frightening nature of the crime shocked Indians, who have come out in the thousands for almost daily demonstrations. Indian television channels said security had been tightened in New Delhi on Saturday in anticipation of more protests following the woman's death.

The protesters are demanding stronger protection for women and the death penalty for rape, which is now punishable by a maximum of life imprisonment. Women face daily harassment across India, ranging from catcalls on the streets, groping and touching in public transport to rape.

Singh said he understands the angry reaction to the attack and hopes all Indians will work together to make appropriate changes.

"These are perfectly understandable reactions from a young India and an India that genuinely desires change," the prime minister said in a statement. "It would be a true homage to her memory if we are able to channel these emotions and energies into a constructive course of action."

He said the government was examining the penalties for crimes such as rape "to enhance the safety and security of women."

"I hope that the entire political class and civil society will set aside narrow sectional interests and agendas to help us all reach the end that we all desire ? making India a demonstrably better and safer place for women to live in," Singh said.

The tragedy has forced India to confront the reality that sexually assaulted women are often blamed for the crime, which forces them to keep quiet and not report it to authorities for fear of exposing their families to ridicule. Also, police often refuse to accept complaints from those who are courageous enough to report the rapes, and the rare prosecutions that reach courts drag on for years.

Indian attitudes toward rape are so entrenched that even politicians and opinion makers have often suggested that women should not go out at night or wear clothes that might be seen provocative.

On Friday, Abhijit Mukherjee, a national lawmaker and the son of India's president, apologized for calling the protesters "highly dented and painted" women who go from discos to demonstrations.

"I tender my unconditional apology to all the people whose sentiments got hurt," he told NDTV news.

Separately, authorities in Punjab state took action Thursday when an 18-year-old woman killed herself by drinking poison a month after she told police she was gang-raped.

State authorities suspended one police officer and fired two others on accusations they delayed investigating and taking action in the case. The three accused in the rape were only arrested Thursday night, a month after the crime was reported.

"This is a very sensitive crime, I have taken it very seriously," said Paramjit Singh Gill, a top police officer in the city of Patiala.

The Press Trust of India reported that the woman was raped Nov. 13 and reported the attack to police Nov. 27. But police harassed the girl, asked her embarrassing questions and took no action against the accused, PTI reported, citing police sources.

Authorities in the eastern state of Chhattisgarh also suspended a police officer on accusations he refused to register a rape complaint from a woman who said she had been attacked by a driver.

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Associated Press writers Faris Mokhtar and Ravi Nessman in New Delhi contributed to this report.

Associated Press

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Professor: Law School Advertising Violates Legal Ethics - Law Blog ...

By Joe Palazzolo

Jobless and underemployed law graduates have filed more than a dozen lawsuits this year against their alma mater, alleging consumer fraud. (None has succeeded, so far.) Some academics have suggested?a fate worse than civil?liability?for?law deans whose schools advertised?misleading statistics about recent graduates? employment rates.

And now a law professor in Missouri is drawing attention to potential?ethical violations that he says could lead to?disciplinary?action against school?officials who are licensed to practice law. . . . .

Source: http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2012/12/27/professor-law-school-advertising-violates-legal-ethics/

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Three New Jersey police officers shot at station

(Reuters) - Three police officers in New Jersey were shot early on Friday, and one is in surgery for his wounds, a hospital official said.

The three officers, two men and a woman, were brought to Cooper University Hospital shortly after 6 a.m. EST (1100 GMT), hospital spokeswoman Lori Shaffer said.

Two of the officers suffered minor wounds, but one of the three, a male, required surgery, Shaffer said. She had no more information on the extent of the officer's wounds.

The shooting took place at the Gloucester Township Police station, about 16 miles outside of Philadelphia, according to Philadelphia TV station NBC10.

Gloucester Township Police would provide no details about the incident.

"You're going to have to wait for a press release," a person answering the telephone at the police department said.

The incident is the latest multiple shooting in the United States, and comes two weeks after a gunman killed 26 people, including 20 children, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.

One week ago in western Pennsylvania, a man with a pistol fatally shot three people and then opened fire on police. Three officers were injured in that incident, one in a collision from a car chase with the gunman, another from bullet fragments to the face and a third who was struck with gunfire to the chest but survived because he was wearing a bulletproof vest.

(Reporting by Dan Burns in New York; Editing by Dale Hudson)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/three-jersey-police-officers-shot-134330961.html

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Whale stranded on New York City beach dies: official

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A 60-foot whale that washed up on a beach in New York City on Wednesday has died, a marine rescue official said on Thursday.

The finback whale had appeared on the beach in New York's Breezy Point neighborhood and marine conservationists had been fearful for its survival. Breezy Point, in the borough of Queens, faces the Atlantic Ocean and was devastated by flooding and fire in superstorm Sandy in October.

"Biologists have confirmed that the whale has died," said Mendy Garron, a marine mammal rescue specialist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "Plans are currently being developed for necropsy and disposal of the carcass."

The finback is the second largest marine mammal species after the blue whale, according to the NOAA Fisheries website. An adult can reach 85 feet and weigh up to 80 tons, although northern hemisphere finbacks tend to be somewhat smaller than their southern cousins. Typical lifespan is 80 to 90 years.

(Writing by Dan Burns; Editing by Phil Berlowitz)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/whale-stranded-york-city-beach-dies-official-175526701.html

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$20.2 MILLION MORE IN TAX SAVINGS FOR SASKATCHEWAN ...

Family of Four Now Can Earn Nearly $48,000 Before Paying Provincial Income Tax

Indexation of provincial income tax will continue to protect Saskatchewan people from inflation and save Saskatchewan taxpayers an estimated $20.2 million in 2013.

Individual taxpayers now pay no Saskatchewan income tax on their first $18,455 of income while a family of four pays no Saskatchewan income tax on their first $47,790 of income - the highest tax-free income threshold for a family of four in Canada.

"A family of four with $50,000 annual income has now seen their provincial income tax cut by more than 90 per cent since our government took office," Finance Minister Ken Krawetz said. "In 2007, they would have paid about $2,300 in income tax and in 2013, they will pay about $200 in income tax - a savings of more than $2,000 a year.

"Ensuring that provincial taxes are competitive and as low as possible has always been a priority of this government and is an important part of our government's Plan for Growth. Continuing to index the income tax system to inflation every year is one of the ways we are keeping life in Saskatchewan affordable."

Since 2008, Saskatchewan residents have saved more than $300 million through lower personal income taxes, and 114,000 low-income Saskatchewan residents have been removed from the tax rolls. The Saskatchewan government has taken a series of steps to reduce personal income taxes over the past five years, including:

• Increasing personal, spousal and child exemption amounts and introducing a new Low Income Tax Credit in 2008;
• Introducing a new Active Families Benefit of $150 per child for cultural and sports activities in 2009;
• Raising personal, spousal and child exemption amounts again in 2011;
• Expanding the Active Families Benefit to include all children 17 and under (previously, it only covered ages six to 14) and introducing a new First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit in 2012; and
• Indexing all income tax brackets and credit amounts each year to the rate of inflation to protect Saskatchewan taxpayers from "bracket creep." In 2013, all of these amounts are being increased by two per cent.

When income tax savings are combined with new tax reduction programs introduced since 2007 that include the refundable Low Income Tax Reduction and the Active Families Benefit, a single person with $25,000 annual income will benefit from $839 in lower provincial tax in 2013 than in 2007. A family of four with $50,000 combined income will see tax savings of $2,722 and a family of four with $75,000 combined income will see tax savings of $2,493, when comparing 2013 to 2007.

"These are significant savings for Saskatchewan families," Krawetz said. "By the end of 2013, that family of four with $50,000 income will have saved well over $12,000 through our government's tax reductions. Making life more affordable for families is a big part of the Saskatchewan Advantage."

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For more information, contact:

Brian Miller
Finance
Regina
Phone: 306-787-6605
Email: brian.miller@gov.sk.ca

Source: http://www.gov.sk.ca/news?newsId=dd4a43dd-34df-4e3a-ae13-b14c7dba2453

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Social Media Trends from the Nielsen Social Media Report 2012

Last updated 5 hours 14 minutes ago

Nielsen?s State of the Media: The Social Media Report 2012 reflects on various social media trends of 2012, as well as the potential impact they will have on the coming year. There is no denying that social media is more popular than ever with consumers, and that having a social media presence is critical for SMBs? online marketing strategies in 2013.? Here are a few highlights from the report.

Mobile Usage Is Not Slowing Down

As you might have guessed, the amount of time consumers spent on PCs and Smartphones increased between July 2011 and July 2012.? Time spent on these devices grew by 21%, while time on apps rose 120% in that same period.? While PCs still remain our primary source of Internet access, the usage of mobile Web and apps are increasing at a significant rate. Small businesses can?t afford to ignore mobile any longer, and should invest in mobile-friendly advertising and sites to reach this growing audience.?

Time Spent on Social Networks Grew 37%.

From July 2011 to July 2012, the time consumers spent on social media sites grew from 88.4B minutes to a whopping 121.1B minutes. Nielsen attributes this substantial growth in part to the rise of mobile apps, which enable us to stay connected to our favorite sites while on the go. In fact, we spent seven times more minutes on apps than on the mobile Web. Time spent on these sites means social media access is not only on the rise, but also that we are more engaged when we do visit them. For small businesses, this means being active on social media is more important than ever in order to reach consumers spending a large portion of their time there.?

Consumers Value Social Customer Service

For more and more consumers, social care, also known as social customer service, is becoming an increasingly important, and valuable social media trend for SMBs to leverage. Nielsen reports that one in three social media users prefer social care to contacting a company by phone. That means that more consumers are using social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and the company blog to reach out to businesses and brands in the hope of resolving a customer service issue. SMBs are not immune to this trend, and many will see an influx of customer complaints through these channels, which can impact their online reputation. As a result, it?s vital for businesses to monitor their social media pages regularly and respond to customer questions, complaints, and more as soon as possible.?

As we?ve seen throughout the year, mobile and social media continue to top consumers? online behavior. And as 2012 winds down, it?s important for small businesses to think about whether they have successfully taken advantage of some of these social media trends, and how they can incorporate them in the future. You can read the entire Nielsen social media report here.?

How do mobile and social media fit into your online marketing strategy? Let us know in the comments!

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Tamara?Weintraub?helps equip small business owners with information about local online advertising, social media, and content marketing as a writer for?the?ReachLocal?blog.

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Toshiba preps 20MP, backside-lit sensor for point-and-shoot cameras

When smartphones are encroaching on compact cameras' turf, how does a company try to stay relevant making sensors for those cameras? By upping the resolution, of course. Toshiba has given a peek at the TCM5115CL, a 1/2.3-inch, backside-illuminated CMOS sensor that hits 20 megapixels -- a big jump from the 16-megapixel sensors in many point-and-shoots and some smartphones. To combat the noise and sensitivity problems that usually come with a denser design, the electronics giant is using pixels that can absorb 15 percent more of a charge, and therefore more light. Toshiba has primed the sensor for high-speed shooting and video as well, with the potential for 1080p video at 60FPS and 30FPS burst shooting at full resolution, provided the processor can keep up. We're not bracing ourselves for an imminent renaissance among dedicated cameras, however. Mass production doesn't start until August, which suggests we're unlikely to have 20-megapixel shooters in our pockets during summer vacation.

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Ryan Murphy, husband welcome baby boy

By Access Hollywood

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Ryan Murphy and David Miller.

It was an unforgettable Christmas for ?Glee? creator Ryan Murphy -- he became a first-time dad!

Ryan and husband David Miller welcomed their first child -- a baby boy -- on Christmas Eve.

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Ryan and David announced the news to friends and family via e-mail, according to E! Online.

Logan Phineas Miller Murphy was born at 9:47 AM on Monday, weighing 6 lbs., 6 oz and measuring 21 inches long, the announcement stated.

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Along with the happy holiday news, the couple also included a photo of their new son playfully posed inside a Christmas stocking.

No other details on the child?s birth were immediately available.

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Ryan?s other show-running credits include FX?s ?American Horror Story? and NBC?s ?The New Normal.?

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How to Sell More eBooks Online by Bundling

I?ve been writing and selling eBooks online since 2004. To date, I?ve written well over 50. One of the things I started doing in 2009/2012 (once I had around a dozen or so titles under my belt) was bundling them, which increased my sales. FYI, this is one advantage of producing a lot of titles ? you exponentially expand the options in your eBook marketing arsenal.

What Is eBook Bundling?

In case you don?t know, bundling is selling two or more titles for ?one low price.? Following are four tips for successfully bundling your eBooks ? and selling more.

Bundle Like Products: For example, I?ve written half a dozen or more titles on self-publishing. They cover everything from how to write an eBook; to how to set up an eBook affiliate program on
E-junkie; to how to minimize eBook returns; to how to create professional (but cheap) eBook covers.

I bundled all of these into a ?self-publishing package? because ostensibly, if you want to know how to write an eBook, then you also want to know how to create a good cover for it; how to get more sales (eg, recruit affiliates); how to make sure your eBook return rate stays low; etc., right?

So this all-in-one package gives aspiring self-publishers everything they need ? from writing their eBook to getting it online and selling it.

Bundle Complementary eBooks: This is different from bundling ?like? products. For example, one of my eBook bundles includes an eBook on how to become an SEO writer and how to make money managing social media accounts for clients.

These two eBooks complement each other because many clients who want SEO content also need someone to manage their social media accounts. And, who better to distribute content via social media than the person who created it (ie, the SEO writer)?

See what I mean?

Choose a Lead Title: Usually, I have a ?lead title? (a main eBook) that prompts me to bundle several titles together. This eBook is almost always priced higher than the ?supporting titles? and the reason it?s chosen as the lead title is because it?s a ?hot seller.?

For example, How to Write an eBook in 3 Days, Market It & Start Getting Sales within a Week ? Really! is the main title in my self-publishing package. As a standalone title, it retails for $34.95, and does pretty well on its own.

The other titles in this package retail for $6.97, $6.97 and $9.95 separately. They don?t sell as well as the main title ? NOT because of the information, but because before any of these titles are relevant, an eBook must be written.

So, choose your lead title wisely. Again, this will usually be dictated by your sales numbers.

eBook Marketing Tip: If you have a title that is a runaway hit (ie, a hot seller), write other eBooks that complement this one so you can bundle them.

Price Your eBook Bundle Correctly: Now, this can be a bit dicey. It?s something I experiment with all the time because it?s not an exact science and depends on so much.

Using the self-publishing package referenced above, all titles sold separately retail for $58.84. The bundled eBook package is $39.95. How did I arrive at this sales price? To be honest, I wanted a big enough of a discount that potential buyers would take note. I once read that buyers don?t even express interest until a sales price is at least 25% off. ?So I priced this eBook package right at around 33% off.

This is a number that I think gets people?s attention ? and for those who are serious about writing and selling eBooks online, it?s a great deal.

Again, though, pricing eBooks to sell is ongoing trial and error.

eBook Pricing Tip: A trend I?ve noticed is that the lead/main title of a bundled package will still outsell the bundle ? sometimes by a lot, sometimes they?re almost even. What this says to me is that bundling does increase sales simply because every ?eBook bundle? you sell is a sale you probably would not have gotten if you didn?t have that particular offer.

I looked back at four of my bundled package offerings as I was preparing this post and the bundled packages only lagged behind the lead title offerings by less than 10 sales in three cases. In these cases, my sales were almost double.

Conclusion: Bundling eBooks to Sell More Online

I think bundling eBooks helps you sell more online because consumers like a bargain. And, if you use the ?infomercial approach? (ie, pile on more until the buyer just can?t say no), then you can exponentially increase your online eBook sales.

As always, I hope this self-publishing insight helps you sell more eBooks.

On a personal note, this is my last post here this year, so enjoy the remainder of the holiday season, and I?ll see you back here next year. I?ll be posting twice a month come January, so be sure to bookmark my profile to get more first-hand info on everything from self-publishing ? to freelance writing, internet marketing ? and more!

Author Bio:?
Yuwanda has written and self-published over 50 eBooks. If you found the info here insightful, ?get more in the complete self-publishing package -- which will help you not only write an eBook in a few days, but learn how to market it and start getting sales within a week ? really! Also, feel free to contact her with your eBook writing and self-publishing questions.?

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