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Monday, August 5, 2013
The Europa Report: A Report
I have to say, being asked to review a film for Scientific American has to be one of the most randomly awesome things that's happened to this scientist, especially since the film is about Europa. As a UCLA PhD, most of my friends were graphics and production guys, so I've got to try to put in my former Los Angelino-$0.02. As someone totally, completely UTTERLY obsessed with Europa, I've thought through the moment of first contact myself thousands of times. What could it be like to see under that ice??? How would I feel? So, imagine my absolute joy to learn that there was a full-length feature film coming out that centered on exactly this scenario...what might happen if we sent people to Europa? Mind you, I've always imagined a robots-first scenario, but I would volunteer tomorrow for a one-way trip to see Europa in all its icy glory orbiting Jupiter with my own eyes. So premise? Check. Then I found out: it's a horror movie. SWEET!! I've often kidded, in fact, and only half-jokingly, that with my luck, we'll send a sub down, and in the first live pictures, a huge sea spider will crawl across the view and I'll have a heart attack right there. I'm an arachnophobe but I would still love to see that happen...so of course that's what I imagined would crawl out of the ice in the Europa Report . If I think about sci-fi movies, Mars has gotten it's fair share of the press--Mission to Mars, Total Recall, Mars Attacks! You get my drift. Little Europa has starring in indie films and making quick appearances waiting for the big break, for a cameo as one of the sister moons to Pandora in James Cameron's Avatar. In 2010: A Space Odyssey, we got to hear these ever-ominous words (to which NASA seems to be listening), "all these worlds are yours, except Europa. Attempt no landing there." But this didn't stop the team who wrote and filmed The Europa Report. The movie is set in the not-so-distant future, with exciting new science results compelling humanity to make Europa its first stop in space. We hear from the director of a private corporation, with international membership, which has decided that Europa is too compelling to ignore, and have chosen it as the first target for human exploration (By now I'm cheering, since I agree!!!!) The movie sets up the way we set up for any space mission...press conferences, talking about the science, introducing the intrepid crew who've been training for years for this moment, commentary from mission directors, images of crew capsules being towed down city streets. But we also get the picture...something has gone terribly wrong. We're to be left for most of the film wondering just what has happened to Europa One. In fact, the whole beginning of the film was incredibly exciting. The reasons that the Europa One team cites for going to Europa are a mixture of ripped from the headlines science about lakes on Europa, (OMG that's our paper, our lakes on the silver screen! Bucket list, check!) and a fictional heat signature emanating from Conamara Chaos that the whole world agrees are too compelling to ignore. The film feels more like a documentary, and for the most part, pretty believable. You could imagine what it would be like to be one of these crew members. The eerie and beautiful scene of the spacecraft passing the moon, becoming the farthest out that humanity has ever gone, and then realizing that there are years of travel ahead, just puts into perspective how far we have left to go as a species, and that moment isn't lost on the film. I'm not going to ruin the movie for you by describing in detail all of what comes next--a flight to Europa, loss of data relay to the ground, the launch of a crew vehicle down to the surface, Blair Witch-style photography mixed with crew interviews and commentary from mission control after the fact are all spliced together in a kind of back-and-forth in time that builds suspense for the landed mission. And, spoiler alert, a cameo by a creepy, apparently evil and radioactive version of one of my favorite animals. So onto the science. The producers said they cared about the science, and they proved it. I've made a list of the things they've gotten right and the few they've gotten wrong. The Good: The launch of Europa One is particularly well done--it's a mix of footage from the cape and Apollo-reminiscent external camera views as the rocket launches, and then as the boosters fall away. There's nothing more enthralling than standing at Cape Canaveral, waiting for the moment your mission is going to leave this world and head for another--I'm not sure I can describe it well enough, but the film does a great job of capturing the experience. The flyovers use actual images from NASA spacecraft. I choked up at the first flyover of Europa (seriously, heart in throat). They took the Galileo images that I know so well and brought them to life. I've had that dream so many times...flying past beautiful Jupiter, with its flowing atmosphere like a real life Monet, and glimpsing the bright glittering surface of Europa speckled with brown indications of a hidden dynamic world. I could feel the awe bubbling up. They correctly represent the scientists--unlike what you might guess from the Big Bang Theory or from Michael Bay movies, scientists aren't all pocket protector nerds and certainly aren't sex-starved supermodel-hot-yet-misunderstood blondes (I can barely afford my student loan payments, you won't be seeing me in a Gucci suit at the office anytime soon). We're mostly excited, slightly obsessive people with average wardrobes (ok perhaps slightly worse than average) who just want to tell you how awesome it is that we get to work on something we'd probably do for free. We would certainly walk the extra hundred meters to get that once in a lifetime sample of figure out what the glowing light is. They captured the reality of spaceflight in our current time: with funding for science and space at its lowest point since the 80's and with increasing risk aversion, there are things public spaceflight just may not accomplish. Hopefully, the rise of private space flight will lower launch costs and let the public sector do what it does best--frontier, fundamental research. But unless priorities change soon, there are things we just can't--and really won't--with public space programs. The movie shows exactly what we all know--technology is incredible and moving fast, but there are things we just can't do with robots, tasks for which a human is still required. The "Meh" I'm guessing the rockets they launched from are not large enough, despite being well done. Visually, the launch looks like an Atlas V with more boosters, though perhaps they are going for the new SLS-style launch. But I was still underwhelmed. Ok, we have to talk about gravity. Every movie has its way of dealing with gravity. In this one, we've got actors at least trying to raise their arms like they are in zero G. There's the spinning spacecraft to "simulate" gravity. And there are some shots where the actors go flying about through the cabin, so ok, I'll give it to them. Ice thickness is a debate (I'd argue mostly solved) in the science community. The preponderance of evidence says the ice shell is really think, at least 10 km and probably closer to 20 km (But don't worry, there is still water up close to the surface and the ice shell thickness probably doesn't matter the way we once thought for the possibility of life there). And while we think there are places where the ice shell disrupts, it's probably NEVER thin enough that a spacecraft would crack the ice, much less a person. But, this is a horror movie, so I guess we can let them have that. Ice 11: there's a point where the actor playing the landing module pilot describes, "we've landed on Ice 11." Ice 11 is pretty cool, literally, forming at a temperature below about 80 K, which I might add is much, much colder than Europa's surface. It's been reported in some very ancient ice in Antarctica, at temperatures higher than that, so maybe it's possible on Europa as well. And while it can be formed in high radiation, that assumes the temperature hasn't cycled past the stability point for ice 11. If you go to Europa to land on a warm spot, I'd wager it's not too likely that the dynamic, recycling surface, especially where it's warm (and apparently thin), is made of Ice 11. At least they didn't say Ice 6, then we'd have to throw down. As much as I hate to say it, launching people to Europa as a first deep space target is pretty insane. The amazing complexity of life support, planning, logistics, etc, would just not be well suited to going there first, not to mention the travel times and complexity of the orbital tour into Europa orbit (which would have been really cool to see in the film!! Hi there, Ganymede!). The Ugly Clich? crazy Russian scientist...I'm getting sick of this one. But there's only one part of the movie I absolutely hated: light coming down through the ice (because of the horrifically cool radiationopus, I'll give them the light going up through the ice, who am I to know what monsterpusses might be capable of?). As I can tell you first hand, precious little light makes it through even the eight meters of sea ice, common off the coast of Antarctica. And there is just no way Europa's ice is that thin, anywhere. Might there be cracks? Sure. But not translucent ice. So at 5 AU, with less intense solar flux than here at Earth, there's certainly not going to be light transmitted through the ice. Just put some headlights on your subs, like we do, and it will STILL look as cool. And by the way, if you go all the way to Europa, melt or drill into the ice with a probe, and let it swim around, wouldn't it occur to you to have a way of measuring when you broke through? I have to say, "I guess the ice must be thinner than we thought" just doesn't cut it for this scientist. But lets not leave it on a bad note. The movie is fun. It's beautiful. The acting is alright actually, in fact at times, it's rather personal (well, except the landing module pilot who has the emotion of a sandwich, and that awkward moment when one of the crew is lost and everyone just stands around, as if waiting to hear "cut"). What I think the film does well is transmit the sense of what could be. From the crew who sacrifice themselves to send back proof of life, to the awe that the folks on the ground feel at the grandeur of the moment, to the documentary-style crew interviews, the movie shows why we study space, and why we dream of going there. As explained by James Corrigan (played by Sharlto Copley of District 9 fame), we're trying to understand ourselves, our place in the universe, and if we are alone. Space science inspires the kind of awe that might lift humanity up, asking us to look outside our selves to a bigger and better sense of who we are and our connection to this amazing universe where we find ourselves. Overall, the film is an enjoyable voyage not short on awe for those who care to jump on board. Images: Europa: NASA/JPL/DLR; movie still, courtesy of Magnet Releasing. Follow Scientific American on Twitter @SciAm and @SciamBlogs. Visit ScientificAmerican.com for the latest in science, health and technology news.
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Sunday, August 4, 2013
Low cost iPhone 5C to boast 8MP camera: Reports
Low cost iPhone 5C to boast 8MP camera: Reports
While the much hyped low-cost iPhone is making news with leaked pictures and videos budding online every now and then. However, much has not been reported about the specifications till now.
A latest report by Chinese website IT168, reports that the low-cost iPhone, which might be named iPhone 5C, would feature an 8-megapixel camera and that the camera part on the phone would be similar to the iPhone 5's camera completed with the blue lens glass.
The iPhone 5S, touted as the next generation iPhone, is expected to get an upgrade interns of the camera resolution. It is rumoured to sport a 12-megapixel camera lens.
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Saturday, August 3, 2013
American economy adds modest 162,000 jobs in July
FILE - In this Monday, July 15, 2013 file photo, a woman waits to talk with employers at a job fair for laid-off IBM workers in South Burlington, Vt. The government issues the jobs report for July on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)
FILE - In this Monday, July 15, 2013 file photo, a woman waits to talk with employers at a job fair for laid-off IBM workers in South Burlington, Vt. The government issues the jobs report for July on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)
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WASHINGTON (AP) ? The U.S. economy is steadily adding jobs ? just not at a consistently strong pace.
July's modest gain of 162,000 jobs was the smallest since March. And most of the job growth came in lower-paying industries or part-time work.
The unemployment rate fell from 7.6 percent to a 4?-year low of 7.4 percent, still well above the 5 percent to 6 percent typical of a healthy economy. The rate fell because more Americans said they were working, though some people stopped looking for a job and were no longer counted as unemployed.
All told, Friday's report from the Labor Department pointed to a less-than-robust job market. It suggested that the economy's subpar growth and modest consumer spending are making many businesses cautious about hiring.
The report is bound to be a key factor in the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to slow its bond purchases in September, as many economists have predicted it will do. Some think July's weaker hiring could make the Fed hold off on any pullback in its bond buying, which has helped keep long-term borrowing costs down.
Friday's report said employers added a combined 26,000 fewer jobs in May and June than the government had previously estimated. Americans also worked fewer hours in July, and their average pay dipped.
For the year, job growth has remained steady. The economy has added an average of 200,000 jobs a month since January, though the pace has slowed in the past three months to 175,000.
Nariman Behravesh, chief economist at IHS Global Insight, called the employment report "slightly negative," in part because job growth for May and June was revised down.
Scott Anderson, chief economist at Bank of the West, said it showed "a mixed labor market picture of continued improvement but at a still frustratingly slow pace."
The reaction from investors was muted. Stock averages closed with modest gains. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.6 percent from 2.71 percent ? a sign that investors think the economy remains sluggish and might need continued help from the Fed.
Beth Ann Bovino, senior economist at Standard & Poor's, said she thinks the Fed will delay any slowdown in its $85 billion a month in bond purchases.
"September seems very unlikely now," she says. "I'm wondering if December is still in the cards."
Still, it's possible that the lower unemployment rate, along with the hiring gains over the past year, could convince the Fed that the job market is strengthening consistently. Job growth has topped 140,000 each month for nearly a year, and unemployment has steadily declined.
"While July itself was a bit disappointing, the Fed will be looking at the cumulative improvement," said Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. economist at Capital Economics. "On that score, the unemployment rate has fallen from 8.1 percent last August to 7.4 percent this July, which is a significant improvement."
The government uses a survey of mostly large businesses and government agencies to determine how many jobs are added or lost each month. That's the survey that produced the gain of 162,000 jobs for July.
It uses a separate survey of households to calculate the unemployment rate. That survey captures hiring by companies of all sizes, including small businesses, new companies, farm workers and the self-employed.
The household survey found that 227,000 more people said they were employed last month. And 37,000 people stopped looking for work and were no longer counted as unemployed.
The number of self-employed jumped 241,000, or 2.6 percent, to 9.7 million ? the most in eight months. This group includes freelance workers, construction contractors, lawyers and other professionals with solo practices and farmers and ranchers.
Combined, those factors explain why the unemployment rate declined from 7.6 percent to 7.4 percent.
More than half of July's job gain in the survey of big companies and government agencies came from retailers, restaurants and bars, which tend to offer lower pay. That extends a trend that's limiting Americans' incomes and possibly slowing consumer spending. Retailers, for example, added nearly 47,000 jobs ? the biggest gain for any industry last month. Restaurants and bars added 38,400.
One Atlanta-based retailer, Cellairis, which sells mobile phone accessories, says it hired about 75 employees last month to meet growing demand. The company has 650 U.S. outlets, most of them mall kiosks. It plans to add 45 walk-in stores this year.
"People are willing to spend more now to protect and personalize their devices," said CEO Taki Skouras.
By contrast, employers in higher-paying industries, like Stripmatic, a steel parts maker in Cleveland, remain wary. Stripmatic hasn't hired anyone since adding five workers in the first three months of the year. Revenue has fallen 10 percent below projections this year.
The company's exports have picked up a bit in Mexico and Brazil but remain flat in Asia. Company President Bill Adler says he's concerned that slower growth in China could hamper his overseas sales.
Low-paying industries have accounted for 61 percent of jobs added this year, even though they represent only 39 percent of U.S. jobs overall, according to government data analyzed by Moody's Analytics. Mid-paying industries have accounted for fewer than 22 percent of the jobs added.
Some job gains were made in higher-paying fields last month. Financial services, which include banking, real estate and insurance, added 15,000 positions. Information technology added 4,300 and accounting 2,500. And manufacturing added 6,000 jobs, though that figure was offset by an equivalent loss in construction.
One growing source of better-paying jobs is local governments. They've now added jobs for five straight months and have helped offset job cuts by state and federal governments.
The result is that governments overall are much less of a drag on hiring than in the first three years of the economic recovery, which began in the summer of 2009. All told, they've shed 39,000 jobs in the 12 months that ended in July. That's down from a loss of 137,000 in the 12 months that ended in July 2012.
Most of the hiring by local governments has been for teachers and other jobs related to education. Local property tax revenue, a key source of funding for localities, fell after the recession but has begun to recover in some communities. Nationwide, home prices have risen, a trend that typically leads to higher property tax revenue.
More broadly, many of the jobs added in July were only part time. The number of Americans who said they were working part time but would prefer full-time work stands at 8.2 million ? the highest since last fall. Part-time jobs accounted for 65 percent of the jobs added in July and 77 percent of those added this year.
The government defines part-time work as being fewer than 35 hours a week.
The percentage of adult Americans either working or actively seeking work dipped in July to 63.4 percent. This is called the "labor force participation rate." The participation rate has been generally declining since peaking at 67.3 percent in 2000. That's partly the result of baby boomers retiring and leaving the workforce.
Job gains are being slowed by the economy's tepid growth. It grew at an annual rate of just 1.7 percent in the April-June quarter, the government said this week. That was an improvement over the previous two quarters, but it's still far too weak to rapidly lower unemployment.
Recent data suggest that the economy could strengthen in the second half of the year.
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AP Economics Writers Paul Wiseman and Martin Crutsinger contributed to this report.
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Follow Christopher S. Rugaber at http://twitter.com/ChrisRugaber .
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Motorola states the Moto X ? Android os users obtain wood
When Google purchased Motorola, the Android neighborhood was abuzz readily. Motorola is often a world renowned class-leader in quality. Keeping that in mind, the world waited for a mythical and legendary smartphone to be released as a result of the wedding. Unfortunately, whilst Motorola do release great phones such as the Droid Razr HD, these were not necessarily the Droids i was looking for. These days, Google as well as Motorola announce?the Motrola X, seeking to deliver for the high anticipations.
The tagline for this brand new smartphone ?s all Yours ? this is because you can modify the phone wish. According to Talkabout, the smartphone ?is truly your own, because you design it. Through the online facilities, Moto Producer, you choose the colours, and decide on information: front, rear, accents, storage, wallpapers, even add a brand or a short message. If you are done, we all assemble your current Moto Times right here in the USA and deliver it for you for free in four nights or a smaller amount. Choose from a lot more than 2,Thousand possible combos, with more in the future. We?ll be continually exploring brand new offerings, such as real timber backs, beginning later in.
Yes, you read that right; ?you will get a timber chassis. With luck , the Moto X doesn?t termites ? it will bring the latest meaning towards the word push chair!
While the custom remaking are exciting, it is just one of the major selling points of the Moto Times. Another is the actual tight intergrated , with Yahoo Now. Should you aren?t aware, Google Now is just like Apple?s Siri ? on steroids. It is a marketing assistant that can build your life simpler. However, as opposed to Siri, Google Now learns with regards to you through Google?s services. Like magic, the Talkabout X will be taught where you live, just what sports squads you like and much more (a bit terrifying at first yet ultimately great).
While Google Now could be available on various other Android ?smartphones, the Moto Times focuses on speaking through tone of voice. The virtual assistant is called by stating OK Search engines Now. Talkabout says the product ?is ready when you find yourself. It takes action to your speech ? absolutely no touching essential. With Touchless Manage you can check the next thunderstorm, get guidelines, or a single thing without training a kids finger. Moto X doesn?t guess just like other mobile phones do. It knows.
While this specific looks like an excellent feature in demos, the idea remains to be seen how it work in real life. Apple?s Siri looks great in demos as well as commercials too, but is considered to be a gimmick, from best, through some.
So, the customizations and also voice interaction are great. Nonetheless, this is Android we are talking about ? these customers like features. Luckily, your Moto By does not dissatisfy:
Display ? ?4.6 AMOLED (RGB) / Hi-def 720p
Rear Photographic camera ? 10MP CLEAR PIXEL
Front Camera ? 2MP 1080p High-definition video
Battery ? 2200 mAh.
Operating System ? Android mobile phone 4.Only two.2
Central processing unit ? Motorola X8 Cellular
RAM ? Two GB
Safe-keeping ? 16GB or even 32GB
Unfortunately, Moto will soon always be launching a new line of Android phones pertaining to Verizon which can be very similar otherwise better than this gadget. Consumers may have a hard time choosing which telephone to buy. Whilst the customizations with the Moto X are cool, some people place a case on his or her phone, which may cover the custom-design anyway.
According to Motorola, Motrola X will likely be available in the usa, Canada along with Latin America starting in late August/early September. Will you be buying it?
Source: http://www.lazyhacks.com/2013/08/motorola-states-the-moto-x-android-os-users-obtain-wood.html
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Pregnancy in horses: Helping horses come to term
[unable to retrieve full-text content]It is not only humans that sometimes experience difficulty having children. Horses too have a low birth rate, with many pregnancies failing within the first few weeks after conception. The reason is currently unknown but recent research suggests that a particular class of blood cells may be involved.
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Friday, August 2, 2013
Oil falls after data show tepid US jobs growth
The price of oil fell Friday after two days of big gains, as investors took profits following a report that showed job growth slowed in the U.S. last month.
Benchmark crude for September delivery fell 95 cents to close at $106.94 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Oil still finished the week up $2.24 a barrel, or 2 percent, due to a gain of $4.81 over Wednesday and Thursday.
U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in July, the government said, a modest increase and the fewest since March. Although the unemployment rate dropped to a 4 1/2-year low of 7.4 percent, that was one of few hopeful signs in an otherwise lackluster report.
At the pump, the average price for a gallon of gasoline held steady at $3.63. That's up 15 cents from a month ago and 10 cents higher than at this time last year.
Brent crude, traded on the ICE Futures exchange in London, fell 59 cents to finish at $108.95 per barrel. Brent gained $1.78 a barrel for the week.
In other energy futures trading on the Nymex:
_ Heating oil fell 3 cents to end at $3.07 a gallon.
_ Natural gas fell 4 cents to finish at $3.35 per 1,000 cubic feet.
_ Wholesale gasoline fell 3 cents to end at $2.99 a gallon.
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Pamela Sampson in Bangkok contributed to this report.
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Tony Bennett steps down as Florida education commissioner; third in Scott's tenure to leave
TALLAHASSEE | For the third time during Gov. Rick Scott's administration, Florida is without a top education official.
Education Commissioner Tony Bennett resigned Thursday amid a grade inflation scandal stemming from his time as Indiana?s education chief.
The resignation, effective immediately, comes two days after the Associated Press reported he helped boost the grade of a school run by a GOP donor when he was Indiana?s Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Bennett, became education commissioner in January, said he did not want to be a distraction to Gov. Rick Scott or Gary Chartrand, a St. Augustine resident who is chairman of the Florida Board of Education. Bennett said both encouraged him to stay on the job.
Bennett said he would like Pam Stewart, the department?s chancellor of public schools, to take over as interim commissioner until the state Board of Education selects a permanent replacement. Stewart, the former deputy superintendent with the St. Johns County School District, served as interim commissioner when former Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson resigned in July 2012.
Emails obtained by the Associated Press show that changes made to Indiana?s grading system boosted the grade of a charter school operated by Christel DeHaan, who had given Bennett $130,000 in campaign contributions, from a ?C? to an ?A.?
The school, Christel House, had been used as a poster child for Indiana?s school reforms, which were modeled after those pushed by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.
?They need to understand that anything less than an A for Christel House compromises all of our accountability work,? Bennett wrote in an email to his chief-of-staff.
During a news conference, Bennett called the stories ?malicious? and ?unfounded,? and defended the decisions he made while in Indiana. Though the emails show that Bennett and his staff spent a lot of time discussing Christel House, he emphasized the change impacted more than one school.
?What we did in Indiana was very simple,? he said during a Thursday news conference. ?We found a statistical anomaly that did not allow 13 schools ? to have their grade truly reflect their performance because they were unfairly penalized for kids they did not have in their school.?
Bennett?s resignation comes as Florida?s own school grades are being debated.
Last month, the state Board of Education voted 4-3 to add a ?safety net? that would not allow a school?s grade to drop more than one letter grade this year. The Bennett-crafted proposal was suggested after superintendents said this year?s grades would not reflect student performance as Florida implements tougher standards.
In a statement, Chartrand thanked Bennett for his service. He is calling a board meeting Friday to recommend Stewart get the interim post.
Bennett said he spoke with Bush prior to making his decision. The two remain close friends, and Bennett serves on Bush?s ?Chief?s for Change,? an education reform group.
?His opinion was that I stay,? Bennett said.
In a statement, Bush praised Bennett?s time in Indiana. ?The data is clear; thanks to Tony?s leadership children are better prepared for success,? read the statement, which was issued through Foundation for Florida?s Future, a Bush-led education reform group.
Bennett?s departure is another blow to the Department of Education, which has had three commissioners under Scott?s administration.
Former commissioner Eric Smith, who served for three years, resigned in March 2011 amid rumors that Scott was elbowing him out. ?Robinson resigned 16 months later over the handling of state testing and school-accountability systems.
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During Tony Bennett's brief seven months as education commissioner, he has faced a handful of controversial issues.
Common core: Bennett has been working to implement a new testing system tied to national standards known as common core. The system has been hammered by conservatives, who view it as federal overreach. Legislative leaders have not asked the state to pull out of common core, but penned a letter to Bennett asking him to drop out of a consortium of state's developing a uniform test. They want Florida to develop its own test.
School grades: To avoid hundreds of schools getting "F" grades, Bennett pushed to extend a plan that would not let a school's grade drop more than one letter grade. The extension was requested by superintendents concerned school grades would be misleading as Florida implements tougher standards. Last month, the state Board of Education passed the plan on a 4-3 vote.
Reorganization: Bennett proposed to reorganize the Department of Education. Among the proposed changes was the creation of an "Innovation and Technology" division. The plan, which was in its infancy, did not include sweeping changes because state law limits how Bennett could change the department's organizational chart. The state Board of Education had urged Bennett to seek changes in law if needed.
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Free Library Continuing Education Events for August
Listed below are FREE programs American Libraries Live, Accessible Technology Coalition, Booklist, Colorado State Library, Effectiveness Institute, Geek the Library, GrantSpace, idealware, Infopeople, Insync Training, Library Journal, Montana State Library, NASA, Nebraska Library Commission, Nonprofit Webinars,?San Jose State University, Southern Maryland Regional Library Association, TechSoup, Training Magazine, United States Census Bureau, VolunteerMatch, Washington State Library, and WebJunction will be webcasting during August.
In the event that you aren?t available during those times, or you would like to check out past webinars, here are the links to archived events:
OPAL Webinar Archives
Infopeople
Common Knowledge
School Library Journal
Booklist
Tech Soup
Library Journal
eSchool?News Webinars
WebJunction
SirsiDynix Institute Webinars
TL Virtual Cafe
Washington State Library First Tuesdays
NonProfit?Webinars
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Colorado State Library:?CSL in Session
Lunch Lessons with?CLiC (Colorado Library Consortium)
ALA Tech Source Makerspace Webinars
August 1 (2-3 pm)
Discovery Services: The Future of Library Systems (American Libraries Live)
Marshall Breeding leads an expert panel on how Discovery Services will shape the future of libraries on the next American Libraries Live broadcast.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/13JTBLN
August 6 (12-1 pm)
Blogging Beyond Book Recommendations (Washington State Library)
Most library blogs deliver excellent Reader Advisory Services, book recommendations and book lists. However, libraries provide more that books and our blogs could do a better job showcasing everything else that makes our libraries valuable and indispensable. Learn tips for making posts visually appealing, and ideas for inspiring your readers to keep coming back for more from Rosemary Washington, Library Associate at the Greenwood branch of the Seattle Public Library.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/
August 6 (2-3 pm)
Back to School with the Common Core (Booklist)
Whether or not your state has adopted the Common Core State Standards, you?ll find a wealth of terrific tips for linking books to the curriculum in this back-to-school presentation. Preview new and upcoming titles from Albert Whitman & Company, Capstone, DK Publishing, Reference Point Press, and Scholastic Library Publishing in this free, hour-long program moderated by Gillian Engberg, Booklist?s Books for Youth Editorial Director.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/16kdxpv
August 6 (2-3 pm)
Trainer Smarts (Insync Training)
As trainers, we naturally focus on learning, growing, & improving. Join facilitator Jane Bozarth as we explore our own improvement with a twist: identifying your strengths, not your weaknesses, and focusing on enhancing your talents rather than overcoming your deficits. Take this concept away with you for application that will result in great learning experiences for participants while keeping you energized as well.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/1ceQxMT
August 6 (3-4 pm)
Civic Engagement in Your Library Community ? A Guided Tour of the Book-to-Action Program and Toolkit (InfoPeople)
Book-to-Action is an innovative library program being implemented in libraries throughout California. Funded by IMLS/LSTA, Book-to-Action programs have offered California residents both the opportunity to collectively read and discuss a book and to put their newfound knowledge and perspective into action by engaging in a community service project related to the book?s topic. The activities and guidelines presented in the Tool-Kit are now available and will be of great value to libraries everywhere. Book-to-Action offers libraries a new way to collaborate with and support organizations doing vital work in local communities, and to expand the role of the public library by mobilizing volunteers in work that enhances civic engagement.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/
August 6 (3-4 pm)
YouTube for Nonprofits: 25 Strategies to Attract Donors (NonProfit Webinars)
Has your nonprofit posted any videos on YouTube? Why should you? We?ll examine how to create, post, embed, and drive traffic to videos ? and photos ? on YouTube and other social media sites. Learn how to do all these things for free or low cost. Learn what kinds of videos and photos to post, and how they can benefit you. We?ll examine how to build awareness, raise funds, recruit volunteers, spawn viral marketing, communicate effectively, build online communities, interact with constituents, and drive traffic to your website, blog, and social media. We?ll explore some interesting case studies. YouTube and other online videos are an effective way to connect with donors, build awareness for your cause, and raise more funds. What type of videos and content best connect with your donors and prospects? What steps do you need to take to incorporate YouTube in your fundraising strategy?
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/
August 7 (11 am-12 pm)
Boopsie-Daisy, Easy-Peasy! One librarian?s experience with Boopsie mobile app development (Nebraska Library Commission)
Louise Alcorn, Reference Technology Librarian for the West Des Moines (Iowa) Public Library, will recount her experiences earlier this year working with Boopsie, Inc. to create a library mobile app: why her library chose to go with a private developer instead of ?DIY mobile app?, pros and cons of this decision, costs (money and time), their experience with the process, and why they?re glad they ?went mobile?.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/
August 7 (1-2 pm)
Designing Effective Strategic Planning Retreats (NonProfit Webinars)
Strategic planning should be an opportunity for the whole organization to learn from itself (and others) about its choices, to develop a stronger consensus, and to cultivate increased engagement among its various stakeholders. However, it is often left in the hands of a small group of senior managers. How can you involve more of the organization, effectively and efficiently, in creating or revising your plans? The starting point for engagement is a carefully designed strategic planning retreat. There are various choices you can make in preparing for an effective retreat. These choices can be implemented using various structural tools so that the meeting is productive and contributes to a strategic planning process that yields plans that all understand and are aligned to implement. Rick and Sam will share examples and tools for working on strategic planning with groups from 12 to 200 in size.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/
August 7 (2-3 pm)
Digital Literacy: What?s It All About? (Montana State Library)
Lauren McMullen and Jo Flick will lead a discussion about the meaning of Digital Literacy for libraries. Together, participants will explore the important role libraries play in promoting digitally literate communities. In the second half of this session, participants will explore online resources they can access to support their digital literacy services and training.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://student.gototraining.
August 8 (2-3 pm)
Where Teens and Technology Meet: engaging teens with digital media (WebJunction)
At Howard County Library System?s HiTech Digital Media Lab, teens are developing critical 21st century skills and being guided toward careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Founded on innovative teaching methods which demonstrate that teens learn most effectively through hands-on projects and peer-to-peer communications, HiTech provides curriculum that is both self-paced and structured, offering an array of classes and projects for youth to select. The community response has been remarkable. Youth are on waiting lists to register for opportunities to explore and learn about STEM principles while having fun in the process.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/19y1Hv3
August 12 (10-11 am)
Gamification and the Virtual Classroom (Insync Training)
Gamification is the utilization of game thinking and game mechanics in the training environment to engage learners and solve learning problems. Gamification and the virtual classroom is a trending topic in the learning and development community. Is gamification just points, badges, and leaderboards or is there more to it? What types of games are appropriate for the virtual classroom and what can we teach with games? This seminar will look at games that teach executive function skills such as planning, goal setting and prioritization. The session will also explore why these types of games are well-suited to the unique, collaborative environment of the virtual classroom.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://reg131.imperisoft.com/
August 13 (2-3 pm)
Geek the Library Information Session (Geek the Library)
Get a complete Geek the Library overview and your questions answered in a live format. Our informational webinars are a simple way to learn about the details before committing to participate in the program.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/1ceWWaZ
August 13 (2-3 pm)
TGIM: Enjoy Your Job, Enjoy Your Life (Insync Training)
So often we focus on the negatives and tasks we don?t enjoy. This workshop helps participants identify the things about work they enjoy and find satisfying, look at ways of creating more of those items, and develop skill in recognizing and appreciating small accomplishments and savoring small successes.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://reg131.imperisoft.com/
August 13 (2-3 pm)
YA Announcements: Falling Into Books (Booklist)
Fall is just around the corner, and the smell of new books is in the air. Please join us as representatives from Bloomsbury Children?s Books, Disney Book Group, Egmont, Harlequin Teen, and Macmillan Children?s Publishing Group share their new teen titles for fall and beyond. Booklist?s Books for Youth associate editor Ann Kelley moderates this free, hour-long webinar.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/13nIWGY
August 13 (3-4 pm)
How to Build an Army of Online Brand Ambassadors (NonProfit Webinars)
Nonprofits are strapped for resources ? staff time is minimal and marketing budgets are nonexistent. What are some creative ways that you can build buzz and spread the word about your nonprofit on the cheap? Consider tapping into your existing network to find Brand Ambassadors ? supporters that will voluntarily promote your nonprofit and your cause by blogging, tweeting and speaking publicly about how much they love you! People who want to spread the word about your cause, raising money and awareness are by far your greatest online asset ? if they are identified, engaged and acknowledged correctly!
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/
August 14 (11 am-12 pm)
EveryoneOn @your library (Nebraska Library Commission)
EveryoneOn.org is a national three-year media campaign?currently underway?to raise awareness of the importance of digital literacy. The campaign?s mission is to promote the personal relevance of computer and high-speed Internet use among non-users, and to connect them with free digital literacy training. It is likely that, in many cases, this training will be provided through school and public libraries. In Year One, the National Ad Council campaign will focus on the call to action: ?Find free training near you!? It will direct customers to call, text, or visit a Website with a directory of sites where they can receive one-on-one instruction and/or classes.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/
August 14 (2-3 pm)
Introduction to Fundraising Planning (GrantSpace)
A successful nonprofit organization has diversified funding streams. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar, this session is for you. It provides an overview of the process of strategically thinking through the components of a fundraising plan. You?ll learn how to: Conduct an assets inventory, Develop a case statement, Identify funding partners, and Prepare a fundraising plan and calendar.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/15wewSv
August 14 (2:30-3:30 pm)
Library-Museum Partnerships: Oh, the places you?ll go! (Colorado State Library)
Libraries and museums share common missions?to engage communities in lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, civic conversations, information resources, and gathering as neighbors. Sharing so many goals makes libraries and museums excellent partners that together can more fully support and engage their communities. Join in this interactive CSL in Session to explore and discuss the many possibilities of how museums and libraries can collaborate?and why they should. From programs for kids to digitization projects, share your ideas and learn new ones from fellow attendees from both libraries and museums in this lively online forum, and come out with a list of first steps to take in creating or strengthening a partnership with a library or museum in your community.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://cslinsession.cvlsites.
August 14 (3-4 pm)
Advanced Search for Beginners: Navigating the latest release of the American FactFinder ? Part 2 (InfoPeople)
Linda Clark, data dissemination specialist for the U. S. Census Bureau, will guide you through the latest version of the American FactFinder database. NOTE: This entire webinar will consist of ?hands-on? exercises using Census Bureau online tools and data from the 2010 Census and the American Community Survey. We strongly urge you to print the handouts in advance.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/
August 15 (1-2 pm)
DECLARE: ?Online Instructional Design for Everyone (Training Magazine)
The DECLARE methodology of instructional design was developed with both the program and course in mind. DECLARE is a set of practical recommendations and content reminders used when creating training programs and courses. Learn to: Prioritize Content and Learner Needs. Balance the creation of engaging interactions and content. Create relevant conceptual models that aid with student retention. Develop SME & Designer Relationships. Develop a cohesive, consistent, and repeatable instructional design methodology and style.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.trainingmagnetwork.
August 15 (12-1 pm)
Inspired Reading: New Titles in Christian Fiction (Library Journal)
From apocalyptic adventures to intricate Amish relationships, Christian fiction is so much more than devotion. Whether you are looking for some good clean romance or exciting protagonists guided by the Spirit, this webcast is for you. Discover the latest offerings from David C. Cooke, Kregel Publications, and WaterBrook Multnomah and pick up some inspired reading this fall!
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/11vhIgt
August 16 (1-2 pm)
People ? Difficult or Different? (Effectiveness Institute)
Why are some clients or co-workers so frustrating to work with? ?Or more importantly, why would anyone think of YOU as a difficult person?
For example, isn?t it irritating when the person across the desk or on the phone can?t seem to ever make a decision? or makes a snap decision only to change it a day later? In this highly interactive and engaging presentation, you will discover why ?different? does not have to mean ?difficult.? ?Then you will learn the magic of making slight adjustments in your awareness and behavior that will have a significant impact on your ability to ?click? with customers and co-workers. You will laugh as you identify your behavior style, as well as those with whom you work. ?While you laugh, you will also learn that people are different and that ?intent? doesn?t always equal ?impact.? ?In short, you will realize how to make work? less work!
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/
August 16 (3-4 pm)
Hands-on NASA Activities to Celebrate Our Personal, Cultural, and Scientific Connections to the Moon! (NASA)
Public library staff and informal educators are invited to join the Lunar and Planetary Institute?s Explore program team for hands-on activities and programming ideas! Use food, art, storytelling, and interactive investigations to celebrate our Moon! Explore: Marvel Moon activities rely on inexpensive materials and can be flexibly implemented. As the children complete each activity, they collect pages to assemble into their own comic books.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/
August 20 (2-3 pm)
Walking the Walk: Engage Volunteers in your Volunteer Engagement Program (VolunteerMatch)
Stop just talking the talk and start walking the walk! Learn how to effectively delegate volunteer engagement and management work to volunteers so you have the opportunity to ?think bigger.? We?ll discuss evaluating your program for volunteer engagement, determining how best to use volunteers, creating a communication plan, screening and training volunteers to be an important part of your volunteer recruiting, retention and recognition plans.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/
August 20 (3-4 pm)
Email Marketing 101 ? Beyond the Monthly Newsletter (NonProfit Webinars)
Most nonprofits are using email to reach out, inform and solicit their supporters in some manner. However, many nonprofits are not fully utilizing the medium to maximize their results. If you feel your email marketing could use a little help or want to take it to the next level, this webinar is exactly what you need. In this jam-packed webinar we will highlight a number of successful tactics and strategies you can start using immediately to increase your efforts.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/
August 20 (3-4 pm)
Inclusive Library Programs for People with Intellectual Disabilities (InfoPeople)
Libraries have always strived to create structurally accessible facilities in order to accommodate all users regardless of physical disabilities. However, has your library considered creating inclusive programs designed to break attitudinal barriers, in order to promote library access? This webinar will guide library staff toward creating, promoting and implementing a library environment that supports users with intellectual disabilities ? from identifying community partners and outreach and creating inclusive programming ? to staff sensitivity training. This webinar is designed to equip staff with the tools to create a library experience that is inclusive to all users, including those with disabilities.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/
August 21 (11 am-12 pm)
Libraries Lending eReaders (Nebraska Library Commission)
Lots of libraries lend eBooks, but did you know that some are also lending eReaders? As eBooks become more popular, patrons want to know more about the various devices they can use to access them. Join our panel of librarians as they share their experiences circulating eReaders at their libraries. Speakers: Karen Stuart, Columbus Public Library; Megan Boggs, Seward Memorial Library; Sara Lee, Central City Public Library; Susan Knisely, Nebraska Library Commission.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/
August 21 (12-1 pm)
Introduction to Library Technology Training: Tech Training for Library Staff (Washington State Library)
In this 4-part webinar series, Stephanie Gerding will provide library staff and trainers with practical tips and best practices for planning and promoting computer classes at the library, engaging students and evaluating success. ?She will address the most common concerns from new trainers, including fear of failure, lack of confidence, uncertainty about how to deal with difficult situations and worry about logistics, space concerns, and planning. By attending this series you?ll learn all the many ways that your library can meet the needs for technology job and best us the resources you have on hand. Join us, boost your confidence, get organized, and become a more effective technology trainer!
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://1.usa.gov/18Nm3h3
August 21 (1-3 pm)
How to Navigate American FactFinder (United States Census Bureau)
Gain experience in using the American FactFinder data access tool. Learn how to use the search and navigation features to access some of the Census Bureau?s programs, datasets and topics.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.census.gov/mso/www/
August 21 (2-3 pm)
Going First: More from the Edge Pilot Libraries (TechSoup)
he Edge Initiative is a voluntary assessment program that provides libraries with benchmarks, best practices, tools and resources that support continuous improvement and reinvestment in public technology services. Edge helps libraries connect their services to community priorities. ? Edge will be available to public libraries nationwide in January 2014. A group of pilot libraries has been testing the benchmarks in their libraries and communities. ?Join us on August 21st at 11 AM Pacific/Noon Mountain/1 PM Central/2 PM Eastern time, as we talk with participants from two of the pilot libraries: Marcia Johnson from the Miami Public Library in Oklahoma and Dionne Mack from the El Paso Public Library in Texas. What did they do? What did they learn? What are they planning to do next?
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/
August 21 (2-3 pm)
Website Accessibility 101 (Accessible Technology Coalition)
The Web Accessibility 101 webinar will cover: Foundational knowledge of building accessibility into your website and where to begin; What a screenreader is, what it does, and how it works; The three approaches an organization can take to achieve accessibility, and the single most sustainable option for large organizations; and And what Deque?s product solutions can do to help your organization meet website accessibility guidelines.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://atcoalition.org/
August 22 (1-3:30 pm)
The Economic Census and Other Economic Programs (United States Census Bureau)
Find out how the Census Bureau measures key information about U.S. business and industry in this overview of the Economic Census and other economic programs. You will learn how to access statistics on the characteristics of business owners, the number of businesses in a given industry, sales, receipts, payroll, and much more using our online data dissemination tool(s). Plus we give you tips in how to use the data.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.census.gov/mso/www/
August 22 (3-4 pm)
Collections: Making Smart Choices within a Limited Materials Budget (InfoPeople)
In today?s high demand/low budget environment, meeting community needs through collection development is more challenging than ever. In this webinar, participants will learn how the collection development ?nuts and bolts? they learned in library school (or maybe didn?t) can be applied in the real world. We?ll discuss everything from how to make a simple and usable collection development plan to new trends and resources that should be influencing your decisions.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/
August 26 (10-11 am)
Learning on Demand (Insync Training)
This session will introduce participants to the technologies that are shaping the future of the World Wide Web and how those technologies disrupt existing web based training design. Using the five key principles of the web, participants will explore how to design for a web that is evolving based on these principles in a way that is significantly different from existing design methods. This session will be based on the principles of Reuben Tozman?s new book, Learning on Demand: How the Evolution of Technology is Shaping the Future of Learning.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/13nFix1
August 27 (1-2 pm)
PowerPoint as a Graphics Editor: Simplified Visual Design for Elearning (Training Magazine)
How much time do you spend hunting for images or that just right graphic? What if a few strokes of a pen or the arrangement of a few simple shapes could convey the same message more effectively? Having an understanding of the basic principles of visual communication you?ll be able to replace words with pictures. We?ll discuss the visual cortex and how we use it every day to communicate. We?ll look at examples of perceived affordances, and how making subtle changes to your elearning graphics can be a powerful companion to the instruction. We?ll also look at techniques for creating on-demand graphics following basic visual communication principles.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.trainingmagnetwork.
August 27 (2-3 pm)
Conversation Sparks: Tech-Savvy Kids at the Library (Southern Maryland Regional Library Association)
Conversation Sparks is a way to facilitate a large-scale conversation with librarians around the country. In this virtual environment, participants will meet with the purpose of exchanging ideas, exploring best practices, and learning from others in the profession. It is a way to break paradigms and learn from the examples of others in an environment of respect and understanding. Our August session features Cen Campbell from Little eLit discussing Tech-Savvy Kids at the Library. Sharing examples needed of innovative tech-with-kids projects or programs at the library. Please contact Jennifer Hopwood at jhopwood@somd.lib.md.us by August 9th, 2013 if you would like to be listed as a sharing participant.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://tinyurl.com/ps72zgw
August 28 (11 am-12 pm)
Tech Talk with Michael Sauers (Nebraska Library Commission)
In this monthly feature of NCompass Live, the NLC?s Technology Innovation Librarian, Michael Sauers, will discuss the tech news of the month and share new and exciting tech for your library. There will also be plenty of time in each episode for you to ask your tech questions. So, bring your questions with you, or send them in ahead of time, and Michael will have your answers.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/
August 28 (8:30-9:30 pm)
Applying for a Library Job ? Don?t Do This! (San Jose State University)
Hiring managers from the San Jos? Public Library will talk about their most recent recruitment for a Librarian 1. Of the more than 200 applications submitted, 50% didn?t meet the minimum qualifications, and 75% didn?t answer the supplemental questions appropriately. Don?t let this be you. Come to this session and find out what you should do when applying for jobs. Our guest speakers will tell you what they are looking for in applicants and provide guidance on how to answer supplemental questions. Be one of the successful candidates ? make it to the interview stage!
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-
August 29 (1-2:30 pm)
35 Free and Low Cost Tools Every Organization Should Know About (idealware)
What software tools are available to nonprofits at low or no cost that are actually worth using? How do you judge when tool really is low cost, as opposed to a pit of time and effort? We?ll walk through 35 software packages that are worth knowing about. We will also provide a framework for determining long term costs.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://org.salsalabs.com/o/
August 29 (1-2 pm)
Marketing Libraries: What the not-for-profits can learn from the lots-of-profits (WebJunction)
You built it and promoted it, but they didn?t come? Libraries can learn from marketing strategies that for-profit organizations use. Get beyond the one-off approach to promotion. Explore how to build ?ambient awareness,? establishing your library as an authoritative source and a definitive provider of services for the community. Learn how to use social media not only for communication, but as a tool to monitor and document the impact of the library. Get your whole team on board to tell the library?s convincing story of its impact on your community.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/167YTjg
Source: http://www.vermontlibraries.org/free-library-continuing-education-events-for-august-2
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
USB alliance finalizes 10Gbps specification as USB 3.1
The USB 3.0 Promoter Group teased us with the prospect of a 10Gbps USB standard back in January, and it now has something to show for its work: the alliance has finalized its specification under the USB 3.1 name. While little has changed with the port format in half a year's time, its completion lets AMD, Intel and others start work on chipsets that offer twice the bandwidth of USB 3.0 while preserving support for USB 2.0. There's no public roadmap for the first USB 3.1 devices, although the first related developer sessions will begin on August 21st. Not that the Promoter Group is necessarily in a rush -- while Intel's Thunderbolt 2 will hit an even quicker 20Gbps this year, the new USB format is more likely to receive broad support.
Filed under: Peripherals, AMD, Intel
Via: The Register
Source: USB Implementers Forum (PDF)
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Satechi Dual Sonic Speakers review
I love listening to music or podcasts on my home PC and at my office. Sometimes you just need to tune into something upbeat to get your work done! ?My desk space is limited, so since I was given the opportunity to try out the?Dual Sonic speakers?from Satechi, I grabbed the chance. Note: ?Images can [...]
Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/07/30/satechi-dual-sonic-speakers-review/
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From Blockbuster Burnout to Prestige Pileup
"Rush" launches Sept. 20.
This story first appeared in the Aug. 9 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
And you thought summer was bad. As Hollywood reels from a wave of big-budget tentpole flameouts, insiders are beginning to fret about the unprecedented number of adult dramas set to hit theaters in September and October. Some are predicting more box-office carnage.
Blame Argo: Last year's hit hostage drama debuted Oct. 12 and played in theaters for six months on its way to a best picture Oscar and $232.3 million in worldwide grosses for Warner Bros. In recent years, studios and indie companies have opened most of their awards contenders between Thanksgiving and Christmas to keep films fresh in the minds of voters. But Argo has led to a shift in thinking. "Everybody is trying to get in early and first because of Argo," says Erik Lomis, head of distribution at The Weinstein Co., which mostly is opting to avoid the September/October crush.
PHOTOS: 26 of Summer's Most Anticipated Movies
The lineup of early fall movies is dizzying in terms of talent in proximity to one another. Within six weeks, studios will open Ron Howard's Formula One period pic Rush; the space thriller Gravity, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney; Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake's thriller Runner Runner; the Somali pirate drama Captain Phillips, starring Tom Hanks and directed by Paul Greengrass; Bill Condon's WikiLeaks biopic The Fifth Estate; J.C. Chandor and Robert Redford's All Is Lost; Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave, starring Brad Pitt and Michael Fassbender; and Ridley Scott's The Counselor, starring Fassbender and Pitt opposite Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz. (Yes, Pitt and Fassbender have two movies opening within a week of each other.) "This is a play to get early visibility and become a touchstone. But this year is going to be brutal," says one concerned film executive.
These titles won't have to face the major holiday tentpoles, but they will compete with the usual autumn class of genre movies, including Insidious: Chapter 2 (Sept. 13), Machete Kills (Oct. 4) and Carrie (Oct. 18). Falling in between is the action thriller Prisoners, starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal (Sept. 20).
Argo certainly wasn't the first adult prestige pic to launch in early fall. Other recent examples include Affleck's The Town, which debuted in September 2010, and two high-profile Sony films, The Social Network and Moneyball, which opened in October 2010 and September 2011, respectively. Social Network and Moneyball were nominated for best picture, but both lost to movies released in November and December. Recent films that have gone out early and struggled even more to maintain momentum include Drive, The Ides of March and The Master. But Argo proved a well-funded campaign can maintain awards buzz (and box office) from the Toronto International Film Festival in early September through February, hence others following suit.
PHOTOS: Toronto 2013: The Films
This year, the action gets underway in earnest on Sept. 20, when Universal opens Rush, starring Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl, in New York and Los Angeles. Also opening in limited runs are Fox Searchlight's Enough Said, starring the late James Gandolfini, and Roadside Attractions' dramedy Thanks for Sharing, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Mark Ruffalo. The following Friday, Sept. 27, Rush expands nationwide opposite Joseph Gordon-Levitt's sex romp Don Jon, from Relativity.
On Oct. 4, Warner Bros.' Gravity and Fox's Runner Runner roll out (Fox actually pushed the film back by a week to avoid Rush). Sony will open Hanks' Captain Phillips nationwide the following Friday, while Fifth Estate opens in New York and L.A. before expanding nationwide Oct. 18 -- the same day Roadside's All Is Lost and Searchlight's 12 Years a Slave begin battling.
Compare that with October 2012, when Argo had little competition. Cloud Atlas and The Paperboy were busts, and The Sessions never crossed over from art houses.
Rush arguably has a key advantage being first.
"We love our date for this kind of film," says Universal president of distribution Nikki Rocco. "I'm always worried about there being too many movies, and that's why we are out in September. And it gives us a two-week berth before Captain Phillips."
STORY: 5 Ways to Fix the Summer Movie Box-Office Crisis
The danger, of course, is consumer fatigue, which has plagued the 2013 summer box office. A record number of big-budget tentpoles have been released, most of them vying for the same male audience. Some, including The Lone Ranger, After Earth, Pacific Rim and White House Down, will result in hundreds of millions of dollars in losses for Hollywood studios. The fear now is that the crush of fall adult films could result in more casualties.
Laments a veteran distributor, "It's really competitive in a way that no one has ever seen."
Source: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1928019/news/1928019/
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