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Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Friday, March 29, 2013
BlackBerry posts surprise profit, but subscriber base down
By Euan Rocha
TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry reported a surprise quarterly profit on Thursday and said it shipped 1 million of its all-new Z10 smartphones in the period, but the company has yet to convince some investors that its turnaround plan is succeeding.
The Canadian smartphone maker's shares were up nearly 2 percent in early trading, but had jumped of more than 10 percent immediately after the results came out. Some investors focused on a decline in the company's subscriber base, a possible threat to its long-term growth prospects.
Still, the results offered solace to both bulls and bears on BlackBerry, which virtually invented on-your-hip email, but has lost market share to iPhone maker Apple and smartphones using Google Inc's Android software.
"I think the 1 million units is a nice start," said Morningstar analyst Brian Colello. "I think the encouraging thing is that BlackBerry was still able to sell a good portion of older models and generate solid service revenue during the transition. I think that will be important in terms of cash balance and profitability."
The touchscreen Z10, which uses an all-new operating system, is key to BlackBerry's revival. Its introduction a month before the end of the quarter received a warm reception in Canada and a few other countries, but the initial U.S. launch, just last week, was muted.
Some analysts said revenue missed expectations and that the decline in subscriber numbers to 76 million from 79 million during the fourth quarter ended March 2 clouded BlackBerry's long-term turnaround prospects.
The stock was up 1.9 percent at $14.83 in early trading on Nasdaq.
BREAK-EVEN FORECAST
BlackBerry said Mike Lazaridis, who co-founded BlackBerry nearly 30 years ago, would step down as vice chairman and director. Lazaridis was co-chief executive officer until last year.
The company also surprised investors by saying it believes it will approach break-even financial results in its first quarter, based on a lower cost base, more efficient supply chain and improved hardware margins.
Analysts on average had expected a loss of 10 cents a share in the first quarter, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
BlackBerry said net income in the fourth quarter was $98 million, or 19 cents a share, compared with a year-earlier loss of $125 million, or 24 cents a share.
Excluding one-time items, the company reported a profit of 22 cents a share. Analysts had expected a loss.
Yet the company is not out of the woods. Quarterly revenue fell to $2.68 billion from $4.2 billion a year earlier, below analysts' estimates of $2.84 billion.
"All in all, I'm happy because I think the majority seemed to be expecting the world to cave in on them, and that did not happen," said Eric Jackson, founder and managing partner of Ironfire Capital LLC, which owns BlackBerry shares.
(Additional reporting by Allison Martell, Alastair Sharp and Sinead Carew; Editing by Janet Guttsman and Lisa Von Ahn)
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/blackberry-reports-quarterly-profit-one-million-sales-z10-111608415.html
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Tarleton Outdoor Pursuits takes rock climbing trip to Penitentiary ...
By Camden Lawless -?
Tarleton?s Outdoor Pursuits program will venture to Mineral Wells Saturday for a day of rock climbing.
According to program coordinator David Meyers, students of all levels of climbing ability have the opportunity to join supervisor Craig Warren at Penitentiary Hollow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., where climbing equipment and support will be provided by qualified Tarleton staff.
Tarleton?s Recreation Sports Center
(File Photo: Monet Gerald, Texan News Service)
Meyers also said that students will be responsible for their own food and transportation, but Tarleton will supply harnesses, ropes, and climbing assistance for a $10 fee. Currently, about 5 students are signed up for the event, but registration remains open until 6 p.m. March 27.
Students interested in attending can contact Meyers in the Outdoor Pursuits office at 254-968-9910, or sign up at the checkout center located at the rear of the Tarleton Rec Center. Further details will be available at the pre-trip meeting, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 27.
Camden Lawless is a sophomore English major from Stephenville.
Source: http://www.texannews.net/tarleton-outdoor-pursuits-takes-rock-climbing-trip-to-penitentiary-hollow/
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How diabetes drug delays aging in worms
Mar. 28, 2013 ? A widely prescribed type 2 diabetes drug slows down the aging process by mimicking the effects of dieting, according to a study published today using worms to investigate how the drug works.
Following a calorie-restricted diet has been shown to improve health in later life and extend lifespan in a number of animals, ranging from the simple worm to rhesus monkeys. The type 2 diabetes drug metformin has been found to have similar effects in animals but until now it was not clear exactly how the drug delays the aging process.
Researchers supported by the Wellcome Trust and Medical Research Council looked at the effects of metformin on C. elegans worms that were grown in the presence of E. coli bacteria, a relationship similar to that which humans have with the 'healthy' bacteria in our gut. They found that the worms treated with metformin lived longer only when the E. coli strain they were cultured with was sensitive to the drug.
Dr Filipe Cabreiro from the Institute of Healthy aging at UCL, who led the research, explains: "Overall, treatment with metformin adds up to 6 days of life for the worm which is equivalent to around a third of its normal lifespan. It seems to work by altering metabolism in the bacteria that live in the worm, which in turn limits the nutrients that are available to the worm host and has a similar effect to restricting the diet."
Bacteria living in the gut have an important role in helping the host organism to digest and extract nutrition from food. Defects in gut bacteria have been linked to metabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease and cancer. It has also been suggested that gut bacteria may have an impact on the aging process, but this is the first study to suggest a mechanism for how this works.
The team used strains of E. coli with defects in genes that are linked to metabolism and tweaked the levels of nutrients available to tease out which metabolic pathways might be affected by the drug. They found that treatment with metformin disrupted the bacteria's ability to metabolise folate, a type of B-vitamin, and methionine, one of the building blocks of proteins. This limits the nutrients that are available to the worm and mimics the effects of dietary restriction to enable the worms to live longer.
However, when they added an excess of sugar to the diet, the team found that the life-extending effects of metformin were cancelled out. As the drug is used as a treatment for diabetes caused by elevated glucose levels in the blood, this finding is particular relevant for understanding how the drug works in people.
Professor David Gems, who directed the study, said: "We don't know from this study whether metformin has any effect on human aging. The more interesting finding is the suggestion that drugs that alter bacteria in the gut could give us a new way of treating or preventing metabolic diseases like obesity and diabetes."
Metformin is currently one of the most widely prescribed drugs and the findings should help to inform how it is used in patients.
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- Filipe Cabreiro, Catherine Au, Kit-Yi Leung, Nuria Vergara-Irigaray, Helena?M. Cochem?, Tahereh Noori, David Weinkove, Eugene Schuster, Nicholas?D.E. Greene, David Gems. Metformin Retards Aging in C.?elegans by Altering Microbial Folate and Methionine Metabolism. Cell, 2013; 153 (1): 228 DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2013.02.035
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Honda Odyssey rolls out with a built-in vacuum, almost makes a minivan sound appealing
It's not quite a minivan fit for a technophile, despite the standard lineup of 2014 in-vehicle gadgets, such as HondaLink with a smartphone interface, HD Radio and an updated center stack. But Honda's 2014 Odyssey does ship with one very practical addition: a built-in HondaVAC, designed with assistance from the good folks at Shop-Vac. The integrated vacuum cleaner lets you tidy up around the van and outside as well, and with integrated power, it doesn't need to be plugged in for use. It can suck indefinitely when the engine's running, or for up to eight minutes with the car turned off. It's integrated within the rear cargo area, and includes a replaceable filter and a canister bag, for easy rubbish disposal. The Odyssey just made its debut at the New York Auto Show, and pricing and availability have yet to be announced. You can check it out for yourself this week in NYC, however, or take a closer look in the promo video embedded just past the break.
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Source: Honda (YouTube)
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
"Panda-monium" as giant pandas arrive in Canada from China
By Fred Thornhill
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada got a taste of international panda diplomacy on Monday with the arrival of two "Very Important Pandas" at the start of a 10-year loan to two Canadian zoos.
Speaking as the two giant pandas arrived in Toronto from China, Chinese Ambassador Zhang Junsai - who gave the animals the VIP designation - noted that when he started his posting in Canada two years ago, he was greeted only by the Canadian director of protocol.
But the panda pair, Er Shun, 5, and Da Mao, 4, merited a personal welcome from Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who reached an agreement on the panda loan during a visit to China last year.
"I am very delighted to officially welcome to Canada ... a pair of China's national treasures," Harper said at the airport.
"China wants to be known for other than economic prowess," Gordon Houlden, director of the China Institute at the University of Alberta, told CTV television. "This helps serve that purpose."
Officials hope that Er Shun, who is female, and Da Mao, who is male, will mate during their five years in Toronto and five subsequent years in Calgary, Alberta, to produce the first Canadian-born panda cubs.
Any cubs would be the property of China, staying with Er Shun at least until they are one year old, and eventually going back to China - thus allowing the Chinese to maintain a virtual monopoly over the supply of giant pandas.
China has frequently loaned pandas to foreign zoos, in deals that can be lucrative to both sides. Fees paid by the host countries help fund panda research in China, but the zoos hope to recoup that and more in extra visitors.
Other costs include the vast quantities of bamboo that the two pandas will eat - they spend 10 to 16 hours a day eating 14 to 20 kg (31 to 44 lbs) of bamboo.
FedEx Corp, which flew the pandas to Canada from China, will fly in 600 to 900 kg (1,320 to 1,980 pounds) of bamboo each week from the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee because "pandas are picky eaters," it said.
(Writing by Randall Palmer; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/panda-monium-giant-pandas-arrive-canada-china-193217357.html
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Monday, March 25, 2013
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Tax Deductions: Hidden Gems and Hazards
Congressmen and pundits who have lately singled it out as a target in national debt talks know that it's a politically perilous road.
(Read More: End the Mortgage Interest Deduction? Expect a Fight)
For now, the deduction's there, so make the most of it. In addition to payments for mortgage interest and taxes, premiums on mortgage insurance and interest charges on late payments are deductible, advises Smith.
A little-known break for home buyers, Smith says, is that even if your seller paid the "points" for your home mortgage as part of the closing, that prepaid interest is still deductible for the buyer.
Also, at a time when many homeowners are refinancing thanks to low interest rates, keep in mind that you must amortize the points over the life of the loan, explains Mary Canning, dean of the Schools of Taxation and Accounting at Golden Gate University.
That is, if in your second year of owning a home you refinance and pay one point on a $500,000, 30-year loan, you're limited to amortizing the $5,000 of points over 30 years.
(Read More: What the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know About Audits)
The amortization begins in the month the refinancing is done and points are paid. So if the refi occurs in September the calculation is this: Four months in the year from September, divided by 360 months of the loan, multiplied by 5,000 in points (4/360 x 5000)?which equals $56 in eligible deductible points.
If in year 3 you refinance again in January, you've retired that earlier loan and can deduct the unamortized points of $4944 ($5,000 minus $56).
Charity: Good Will Gives Back
Most people don't forget to deduct their charitable contributions, says Canning. "But many miss the mileage," she says. Driving you've done as volunteer?whether for Meals on Wheels or picking up an elderly neighbor for church?can be deducted at 14 cents a mile. (You cannot deduct the cost of driving yourself and your family to church?that's not an act of charity.)
It's best if you've kept a mileage log. But in a pinch, if you have a record showing you made the trips and Google Maps to calculate the distance, it's still a legitimate deduction.
In the same vein, a scout leader can deduct the cost of her uniform and a volunteer can deduct the miles for visiting a shut-in.
(Read More: What to Do With your Tax Refund)
More good deeds that reap tax benefits: Deduct expenses?mileage and more?for a volunteer excursion for Habitat for Humanity or the like, given you didn't do any vacationing along the way. And housing a foreign exchange student is worth up to $50 a day.
A churchgoer can deduct the amount of his tithe?but only if he's got a record of it. And for any amount over $250, that means a receipt stipulating that the giver received no benefit for his contribution. Even under the threshold, use checks so you have a record. Unsubstantiated claims of cash in the collection plate don't fly.
Red flags: Claims of large gifts of appreciated property get the attention of the IRS. Also, if you donate a box of clothing to the Salvation Army, the IRS assumes everything included is valued for a thrift shop. So you may have paid $1,000 for a dress, but that doesn't mean you can claim a $500 value when you donate it. The only way around this is a professional appraisal.
Work: On-the-Job Deductions
Many Americans have been on the job hunt, and the government allows deductions for that pursuit, but only if those expenses?which include resume preparation services, printing and mailing costs, travel expenses, etc.?exceed 2 percent of gross income. And if it's your first job hunt, you don't qualify.
If you landed the job but had to relocate, you can deduct unreimbursed moving expenses. Keep in mind that the new job must be 50 miles farther from your previous residence than your old office.
(Read More: Last-Minute Savings on Your 2012 Taxes)
For the self-employed, there's a lot to track. A home office can make for a handsome deduction, but auditors have been known to demand proof of the space and its exclusive business use. Keep records and don't get cute.
However, Canning says deductions for a legitimate home office can go beyond the obvious; don't forget bills for water, garbage, housekeeping and even gardening, with all amounts determined by the percentage of the residence taken by the workspace.
Also, consider business-related expenses of your automobile, depreciating office equipment, continuing education, and entertainment and restaurant tabs.
For cellphones and computers, your best bet to avoid the auditor's red pen is by having ones you use exclusively for work. Mixed-use devices muddy the waters.
Source: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100569169
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Sunday, March 24, 2013
Netgear PTV3000 Miracast adapter firmware update fixes handful of bugs
Using Netgear's PTV3000 Miracast adapter has been a pretty hit-or-miss affair, and is hoping to improve with its latest firmware update. Firmware v2.2.12 has a changelog that is mainly similar to the previous one, but fixes a handful of nasty bugs.
- Dongle Tries to connect automatically even after a Manual Disconnect.
- Win8 PIN pairing times out too soon.
- WFD session exited abnormally (and inaccessible for some time).
- Dongle locks up completely and is inaccessible when halting the WFD association process. Also, fixed the rare subsequent kernel panic in that condition.
- Win8/Widi 3.5.41.0, N6235,WiFi 15.5.7 TV screen error message or no screen projection (Acer H233H monitor).
- Sometimes unable to connect with Samsung Series 5 Win8 Laptops.
- Win8 WiDi mouse cursor position is off.
Fixing unnecessary complete lockups of the dongle is a great thing, but as @spaceman78204 pointed out to us on Twitter, it also seems to support his Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2 just fine. This adapter still seems to be having its fair share of issues, but at least Netgear is giving a shot at fixing them.
Source: Netgear; Thanks, @spaceman78204!
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Saturday, March 23, 2013
Mac Remote Controls Your Mac from the Comfort of Your Android Phone or Tablet
Although you don't have to install anything, you do have to enable Remote Login on your Mac (which you do in the Sharing panel of System Preferences). If you don't know how to do this, Mac Remote will teach you how when you run it for the first time. Once your set up you'll be able to control the brightness and volume of your Mac, as well as several applications like Preview, iTunes, VLC, iPhoto, Spotify, and more. Although imperfect, and ad-supported, Mac Remote works quite well. If you need a simple method of controlling your Mac via your Android phone or tablet, this free download can help.
Mac Remote (Free) | Google Play Store via Wonder How-To
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