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New year, new Apple products: 2013 predictions for the iPhone http://bit.ly/UVhsT5

As we enter the new year and achieve escape velocity from this week's CES in Vegas, it's a good time to start prognosticating in earnest about the likely Apple products of the near future.

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what yesterday's head/parapet blog and the comments below have ...

A really good explanation of the meaning of cis, thanks to queeriodical (see comments below head/parapet, about 10 comments down)

A reminder that twitter is a public forum and that everything is seen by everyone who wants to and (any of our) dark humour/offhand remarks may not be read in the tone they may have been intended. I?d rather that didn?t stop people posting occasionally raging remarks, of any kind, from any part of the political spectrum, I think the debate sparked by raging remarks can be really useful. But it does make me stop and wonder how free I personally will choose to be on twitter in future.

That asking people to please identify themselves, by their own names (if at all possible), as I do on my blog, twitter, and facebook, elicits some lovely honesty, both in people using their own names and in explaining why they are not. And some total disregard for that request.

That my saying I often find academic terms alienating and difficult seems to have caused some people upset. I was the first in my (extended) family to go to university. Therefore, when I left home at 17 to do so, I was the first person I ever knew to go to university. It was terrifying. (And exciting, of course, but mostly terrifying.) I found very quickly that there was a huge world of middle class people I knew nothing about and who knew far more about how we were ?supposed? to be at university, in studying and in life, than I did. I felt like a fish out of water. I was lost. And then I found some similar friends, also lost fishes, and we formed our own group of lost people and made our way through together. I got a pretty shitty degree because I was really only interested in the two drama papers I was able to do and in making theatre at every opportunity ? when I wasn?t doing that I was working (coffee shop at 6am, washing dishes at 10pm, and sometimes cleaning houses in between) to pay to be at university. It was only in the last few years that it finally occurred to me that the kids from wealthier families weren?t working part time as me and my mates were because their parents were paying their rent, paying for their books, giving them allowances ? this honestly had never occurred to me until about 5 years ago! I don?t say that as a sob story, working part time while studying and full time in the holidays was standard for the group who became my university friends (also working class kids who were, according to their families, ?making good?). I am a little surprised when people are dismissive of these honestly-expressed fears, and call it ?academic-bashing? (as has been said on twitter). Frankly it feels quite brave for me to say I find some of the discussion hard to follow, it?s taken me until almost 50 to publicly admit this, and I absolutely believe it is to do with my upbringing and the working class parents who brought me up who felt that higher education (their term) was for me, perhaps, but not for them.
I understand that access to university and tertiary education has made huge leaps (in the UK and NZ, the only two countries I know about from personal experience) in the past 30 years, and so it is possible my fears and feeling of alienation are not experienced by working class young people today. Possible. I find it a little odd that admitting to (what I perceive to be) class-based insecurity should be so easily dismissed by those who have said ?it?s easy to look it up?. I agree, looking stuff up IS easy. Feeling free with terms, feeling as if one fully understands them, ?gets? them, is another matter entirely.

That I?ve written many many times before, on this blog, about LGBT issues (about my belief that everyone has a duty to come out for eg, which sometimes has been read as a provocative stance), about class issues, about race issues, and about this government and others. About war, about rape, about violence against women. And I have NEVER had this much response ever before about any of these other issues. Which I find a little sad. I think all these issues, including the one discussed below, are hugely important and I wish they ALL stirred the same depth of feeling.

That there may well be a huge difference between younger and older feminists. The younger feminists responding to me expressed surprise (some politely, some not at all!) that certain terms and writers were new to me. And the ones who suggested I had a lot of reading to do to catch up are probably right. I?d also suggest that older feminists (including the women a good 30 years older than me, in my mere middle age!) are also worth listening to, and that any catching up might be two or three way, rather than just us older ones reading what the younger ones are reading. I?m hoping to begin work on a theatre project about older women as Elders in the next few months, and I?m really excited about the possibilities that discourse with and listening to women 10, 20 and 30 years older than me might bring.

That not any one person ever speaks for any one group. As evidenced by the varied views from people identifying as trans in the comments, and the varied views from people identifying as left ? but taking different stances ? also in the comments. I think we?d all do well to try to remember this more. I try to write and speak as if I am only speaking for myself, from my own experiences and pov, I will make more of an effort to do so in future.

That I do believe dialogue is the only way forward. Ever.

That I?m glad I have my Buddhist practice to remind me both to listen and to try to be compassionate ? AND to speak from my heart when I feel moved to do so.

I?m really grateful for ALL of your responses. I have been trying to approve the comments as they come in, and have been doing so since they began rushing in last night, both here and on twitter. But I?m now back to writing a new novel at the same time as directing a play, so please be patient if your comment doesn?t appear as soon as it is posted. (As ever, I reserve the right to NOT approve a comment I think may be offensive, but I have never done so yet, and you?ll see there are plenty disagreeing with me!, so as long as we stay off the name-calling and swearing, I think we?ll all be fine.)

And finally, a plug. Here?s the book I mention in the blog below that?s been so widely read. Now that you know it contains a trans character, a major plot twist is already given away. Sorry about that. It was written from 1995, published in 1997, so I?m sure it?s fairly out of date about many things now, not least the lack of twitter!
Anyway, I also use my blog and twitter and facebook to promote my work ? this is Beneath the Blonde.

Source: http://stelladuffy.wordpress.com/2013/01/12/what-yesterdays-headparapet-blog-and-the-comments-below-have-taught-me/

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California Attorney General Issues Privacy Guidelines for Mobile App Developers

California Attorney General Kamala Harris today issued consumer privacy guidelines for mobile application developers.

The 22-page report, called Privacy on the Go: Recommendations for the Mobile Ecosystem, has suggestions for app developers to show consumers the required privacy policy; for example, the report recommends using small icons or pop-ups to inform consumers how the developer will use the information.

Attorney General Kamala D. Harris. Photo courtesy of the California Office of the Attorney General.

?Today, 85 percent of American adults own a cell phone and over half of them use their phones to access the Internet. The mobile app marketplace is also booming with more than 1,600 new mobile apps being introduced every day. These apps allow us to do everything from streaming movies to hailing a cab to viewing our own X-ray and ultrasound images,? said Harris in the report. ?Along with the many wonderful capabilities these apps offer, we remain mindful that the mobile environment also poses uncharted privacy challenges.?

The report was criticized by representatives of Internet and media associations for not adequately getting input for the report from companies and consumers.

?We are disappointed that the California Attorney General would finalize a recommendation on such an important issue based on such limited engagement with the companies that will be expected to put them into practice,? said Mike Zaneis, Senior Vice President for Public Policy at the Interactive Advertising Bureau, in a statement.

The office engaged a ?broad spectrum? of stakeholders to arrive at the recommendations, according to the report.

Last year after creating the Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit within the state Department of Justice, Harris forged an agreement with Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft and Research in Motion to display app privacy policies that users could easily review before downloading apps.

In October, the Attorney General began to formally notify application developers and companies that have been accused violating California privacy law. The office then filed a privacy lawsuit against Delta Airlines in December for allegedly violating California?s privacy laws by failing to conspicuously post a privacy policy related to the airline?s mobile app that collects user data, including GPS data, Delta SkyMiles account number and flight information, passport number, and credit card number and expiration date.

From the Attorney General?s report, recommendations include:

For App Developers

  • Start with a data checklist to review the personally identifiable data your app cold collect and use it to make decisions on your privacy practices.
  • Avoid or limit collecting personally identifiable data not needed for you app?s basic functionality.
  • Develop a privacy policy that is clear, accurate, and conspicuously accessible to users and potential users.
  • Use enhanced measures ? ?special notices? or the combination of a short privacy statement and privacy controls ? to draw users? attention to data practices that may be unexpected and to enable them to make meaningful choices.

For App Platform Providers

  • Make app privacy policies accessible from the app platform so that they may be reviewed before a user downloads an app.
  • Use the platform to education users on mobile privacy.

For Mobile Ad Networks

  • Avoid using out-of-app ads that are delivered by modifying browser settings or placing icons on the mobile desktop.
  • Have a privacy policy and provide it to the app developers who will enable the delivery of targeted ads through your network.
  • Move away from the use of interchangeable device-specific or temporary device identifiers.

For Operating System Developers

  • Develop global privacy settings that allow users to control the data and device features accessible to apps.

For Mobile Carriers

  • Leverage your ongoing relationship with mobile customers to educate them on mobile privacy and particularly on children?s privacy.

This story was originally published on Techwire.net

Main image courtesy of Shutterstock.com

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George P. Bush prepares for statewide run in Texas

George Prescott Bush, son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, told the Associated Press on Friday that he will run for statewide office in Texas in 2014 - but he's not quite sure which office he'll seek just yet.

"We are for sure running, the question is the office," said Bush, a 36-year old attorney from Fort Worth. He indicated that he is waiting to hear of Texas Gov. Rick Perry's plan before deciding on a path of his own.

Perry, who has been governor since former President George W. Bush left Texas for the White House in 2001, has not yet indicated whether he will run for reelection again.

Some have speculated that Bush might mount a primary challenge to Perry, but Bush provided no such hint in the interview, saying that "we want to be team players in the party, providing a younger, fresher vision for our values."

Bush is thought to be eyeing the post of Texas Land Commissioner most closely - a low profile but powerful post that has provided a valuable stepping stone for several previous Texas governors. He may also run for state attorney general if the current officeholder, Greg Abbott, decides to run for governor himself.

Some Texas conservatives see Bush, who speaks fluent Spanish and is biracial (his mother is from Mexico), as a valuable liaison to the Hispanic community in Texas, which has trended strongly Democratic in recent elections.

Despite the high hopes, Bush cautions that his party can't assume that his heritage will win Hispanic votes for the GOP. "I don't necessarily agree with the idea that having a candidate of Hispanic origin, or someone who can speak Spanish, can automatically obtain these votes," he said. "It's important tactically to have candidates that understand the issues of the community."

Bush also addressed the benefits of being the scion of such a storied political family, admitting that the name alone isn't enough - but that it helps. "It's always been a thing of my grandmother to say, 'Go out and make a name for yourself' and that's something that I've followed," he said. "But who better to ask for advice on politics than two former presidents and a former governor? They're not involved in the day-to-day operations. They're not involved in formulating my ideology. It's more of an informal advice."

Source: http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/cbsnews/feed/~3/ffbAitglt30/

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St. Andrew's In Tangier: A Church With Muslim Art

Tangier
Being in Morocco, Tangier is a mostly Muslim city. Being a port, it's also a mixed city with a long history of Christian and Jewish influence. That interesting blend comes out in the language, music, art and cooking. You can see Tangier's mix of cultures everywhere.

Even in the churches.

The Church of St. Andrew is an Anglican congregation close to the Place du Grand Socco. The first thing you'll notice is the church tower shaped like the square, Moorish-style minarets so common in the mosques here. The only difference is the English flag flying from the top and the lack of a loudspeaker to broadcast the Muslim call to prayer.

Entering the churchyard, you'll find a shady oasis of trees, shrubs and a well-manicured garden. Cats lounge amid the headstones, which include several for the fallen from various Allied armies during World War II. This part of the property looks like a regular English churchyard except for the palm trees and lack of moss on the headstones. Go inside, however, and you'll see something quite different.

The interior has several Islamic touches. The doors have rounded arches and elaborate carvings. The carved and painted wood ceiling looks like something from a Moorish palace. The arch just before the altar is the most elaborate and looks like it came from a Muslim palace. Arabic calligraphy spells out the words "bismi-ll?hi r-ra?m?ni r-ra??m" (In the name of God, the most Gracious, the most Merciful), which is the first line of each Surah (chapter) of the Koran.

So how did a verse from the Koran end up decorating an Anglican church in a Muslim country? The story starts in 1880, when the Sultan, Hassan I, gave land to the British expat community in Tangier so they could build a church. One was built but soon proved too small for the growing Christian community and so the present church was built in 1894. It was consecrated in 1905.

The design includes Islamic styles as a way of recognizing the friendly relations between the UK and Morocco and to honor the memory of the Sultan's donation. The work was done by Moroccan craftsmen.

St. Andrew's is by no means unique. During the height of Islamic civilization during the Middle Ages, European art and architecture borrowed frequently from Muslim styles. European artists copied Islamic styles and even included Arabic calligraphy in Christian works of art. Check out the gallery for a couple of surprising examples.

Don't miss our other posts on Tangier! Coming up next: The Anatomy Of A Perfect Hotel!

[Photo by Sean McLachlan]

Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, Africa, Morocco, Middle East

Source: http://www.gadling.com/2013/01/11/st-andrews-in-tangier-a-church-with-muslim-art/

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Saturday Cooking Demonstration-Pork, "The Other White Meat ...

Cook's Emporium ? located in the heart of the Main Street shopping district ? offers tableware, cooking utensils and supplies, cooking classes and a gift registry. The store sells products from such famous makers like: Denby, Vietri, Ginkgo, Fortessa, Tag, Le Creuset, Calphalon and Wusthof. Cooking demonstrations are held on Saturday mornings. These demos change weekly, so call or check the website for details.?

Source: http://ames.patch.com/events/saturday-cooking-demonstration-pork-the-other-white-meat

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Karzai to discuss U.S. military future in Afghanistan


President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan arrived at the Pentagon today for the first in a series of discussions with senior American leaders about the future of the U.S. military role in Afghanistan.

Link:
Karzai to discuss U.S. military future in Afghanistan

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Tumblr has more users < 25 yrs old than Facebook

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People under age 25 use Tumblr more than Facebook. Only 5% of adults over 25 use Tumblr at all.

Interesting article about the popularity of different social networking sites among different age groups.

I enjoy beating the odds, and I?m honored to be among such great company here on Tumblr!

Tumble on!

one month from 43 and a proud tumblr?r :)

Source: http://ohhelloholly.tumblr.com/post/40265363441

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Fusion gene contributes to glioblastoma progression

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Contact: Jillian Hurst
press_releases@the-jci.org
Journal of Clinical Investigation

Fusion genes are common chromosomal aberrations in many cancers, and can be used as prognostic markers and drug targets in clinical practice. In this issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers led by Matti Annala at Tampere University of Technology in Finland identified a fusion between the FGFR3 and TACC3 genes in human glioblastoma samples. The protein produced by this fusion gene promoted tumor growth and progression in a mouse model of glioblastoma, while increased expression of either of the normal genes did not alter tumor progression. Ivan Babic and Paul Mischel of the University of California, San Diego, explain in the accompanying commentary that it remains unclear how this fusion protein mediates tumorigenesis.

TITLE:
The tumorigenic fusion FGFR3-TACC3 escapes miR-99a regulation in glioblastoma

AUTHOR CONTACT:
Matti Annala
Tampere University of Technology, Tampere, , FIN
Phone: +358415079885; E-mail: matti.annala@tut.fi

View this article at: http://www.jci.org/articles/view/67144?key=b644a26bcc8a516cd41d

ACCOMPANYING COMMENTARY

TITLE:
Multiple functions of a glioblastoma fusion oncogene

AUTHOR CONTACT:
Paul Mischel
UCSD, La Jolla, CA, USA
Phone: (858) 534-6080; Fax: ; E-mail: pmischel@ucsd.edu

View this article at: http://www.jci.org/articles/view/67658?key=0186fce1cd2ddde6082f

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[ Back to EurekAlert! ] Public release date: 9-Jan-2013
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Contact: Jillian Hurst
press_releases@the-jci.org
Journal of Clinical Investigation

Fusion genes are common chromosomal aberrations in many cancers, and can be used as prognostic markers and drug targets in clinical practice. In this issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers led by Matti Annala at Tampere University of Technology in Finland identified a fusion between the FGFR3 and TACC3 genes in human glioblastoma samples. The protein produced by this fusion gene promoted tumor growth and progression in a mouse model of glioblastoma, while increased expression of either of the normal genes did not alter tumor progression. Ivan Babic and Paul Mischel of the University of California, San Diego, explain in the accompanying commentary that it remains unclear how this fusion protein mediates tumorigenesis.

TITLE:
The tumorigenic fusion FGFR3-TACC3 escapes miR-99a regulation in glioblastoma

AUTHOR CONTACT:
Matti Annala
Tampere University of Technology, Tampere, , FIN
Phone: +358415079885; E-mail: matti.annala@tut.fi

View this article at: http://www.jci.org/articles/view/67144?key=b644a26bcc8a516cd41d

ACCOMPANYING COMMENTARY

TITLE:
Multiple functions of a glioblastoma fusion oncogene

AUTHOR CONTACT:
Paul Mischel
UCSD, La Jolla, CA, USA
Phone: (858) 534-6080; Fax: ; E-mail: pmischel@ucsd.edu

View this article at: http://www.jci.org/articles/view/67658?key=0186fce1cd2ddde6082f

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