Monday, April 2, 2012

Which iPad 3 are you on?






I'm technically on my 5th...I had a 32gb wifi only, then swapped for a 32 4g Verizon. That one had terrible yellow in top left portrait (had for a week), returned that and looked at two more in store and went home with another yellow one, but was going to keep that until I noticed the LED light shining through the top of the display...Then went back once more and this time the gave me just an iPad, no box or anything because there was a manufacturing defect with it so it was a warranty repair. This one also suffers from terrible yellowing on top 1/3 of the display. Really frustrated after paying ~$800, that I may just return for a refund and I've never returned any of my previous 10 apple products including an iPad 2 with back light bleed. Also I inspected the floor models at Apple and noticed that many of them have the yellowing (mostly in top left in portrait orientation). Test is to split the keyboard and drag it all the way to the top, some are worse than others, but I've yet to see one that doesn't have this issue. To those that have good ones without this problem, I envy you, lol.

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Calipari (and Kentucky) get Kansas again for title

Kentucky forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts during the second half of an NCAA Final Four semifinal college basketball tournament game against Louisville Saturday, March 31, 2012, in New Orleans. Kentucky won 69-61. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Kentucky forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts during the second half of an NCAA Final Four semifinal college basketball tournament game against Louisville Saturday, March 31, 2012, in New Orleans. Kentucky won 69-61. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Kansas guard Elijah Johnson (15) celebrates after their 64-62 win over Ohio State in an NCAA Final Four semifinal college basketball tournament game Saturday, March 31, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Kentucky head coach John Calipari calls to his team during the first half of an NCAA Final Four semifinal college basketball tournament game Saturday, March 31, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

(AP) ? Well, this matchup is going to look familiar.

John Calipari and his Kentucky juggernaut will face Kansas for the national championship on Monday night. That would be the same school that beat Memphis in overtime for the NCAA title in 2008, back when Calipari was coaching the Tigers.

It also would be the same Kansas team that the Wildcats beat back in November.

"We're worried about us playing at our best," Calipari said after Kentucky held off pesky Louisville 69-61 in the first semifinal. "We did not play at our best tonight. We played good, but that wasn't our best. You know what? So maybe Monday is our best. We're just worried about us."

Top-seeded Kentucky (37-2) is back in the title game for the first time since 1998, when it won its seventh NCAA championship.

Down 13 in the first half, resilient Kansas (32-6) needed a furious comeback against Ohio State to reach the championship game, where it will play for its fourth NCAA title.

"It's a dream to play the best team in the country, who is up until now, hands down, the most consistent," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "It's a thrill. And I think it's even more of a thrill for us, because I don't think anybody thought we could get here.

That 2008 squad Calipari had in Memphis was stocked with talent, led by future NBA MVP Derrick Rose. But the Tigers missed four free throws down the stretch and blew a nine-point lead in an overtime loss to Mario Chalmers and the Jayhawks.

These Wildcats, however, are in a totally different class. Anthony Davis has won just about every player of the year award there is, and Louisville coach Rick Pitino likened him to Bill Russell after Saturday night's game.

No wonder. The 19-year-old doesn't look like a freshman, and he certainly doesn't play like one, recording his 20th double-double against Louisville with 18 points and 14 rebounds. He missed just one of his eight shots, and also had five blocks and a steal.

"Anthony Davis is as fine a basketball player as there is," Pitino said.

Then there are the rest of the Wildcats.

They shot a blistering 57 percent Saturday night and had two other players besides Davis in double figures. Darius Miller had 13 points, and Doron Lamb had 10. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had nine despite playing just 23 minutes because of foul trouble.

"Kentucky is a great basketball team, with great effort," Pitino said.

He doesn't need to tell the Jayhawks; they experienced it firsthand in the State Farm Champions Classic, a rare regular-season game against college basketball's two winningest programs.

With the score tied at 30 a minute into the second half, the Wildcats broke loose with an 11-0 run. Two free throws from Tyshawn Taylor stopped the spurt, but Marquis Teague had a dunk and Doron Lamb hit consecutive 3s. Moments after an airball, Lamb drilled another 3 and Kentucky had a 54-37 with 10:05 to play.

The victory was Calipari's first in four games against Kansas, where he began his coaching career as a volunteer assistant in 1982.

Few people would have expected the Jayhawks to earn a rematch with Kentucky after the way they scuffled through the early part of the season. They were 7-3 midway through December and struggling to find an identity after losing Marcus and Markieff Morris, their leading scorers and rebounders, as well as 3-point specialist Brady Morningstar.

But a team meeting helped Kansas find its focus, and the Jayhawks simply refuse to lose. They've lost just two games since Feb. 7, and keep eking out wins in the NCAA tournament.

"It's pretty cool to having the winningest program of all time and the second-winningest program of all time hooking up on Monday night," Self said.

On Saturday night, the Jayhawks scored the first bucket but didn't lead again until Travis Releford made two free throws with 2:48 left. That lead lasted for all of 11 seconds, but the Jayhawks overcame another deficit and finally held on against the Buckeyes (31-8).

Taylor's two free throws with 8.3 seconds left gave Kansas a 64-61 lead, matching its biggest of the game. The Jayhawks intentionally fouled Aaron Craft with 2.9 seconds left. Craft made the first, then quickly clanked the second one off the front of the rim but was called for a lane violation.

Kansas dribbled out the clock, and the rematch was on.

"These guys have matured a lot and played a ton of minutes this year, so they're far more experienced than some would be just because of the situations they've been in," Jayhawks guard Elijah Johnson said. "We kind of played on borrowed time a little bit, but I think it gives the guys confidence that no matter what, we're OK."

Associated Press

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Senior Communications Manager | IABC

This position oversees, plans and executes communications, public relations, social media and media relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for PetSmart Charities Inc. (PCI) and PetSmart Charities of Canada (PCCI).?? Builds brand awareness as well as leads and executes all communication strategies and plans in support of cause-related campaigns.? Additionally, this position is responsible for the direction and management of the Public Relations agency as well as other contracted vendors/service providers. Responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic communications via print, web and other electronic-based media and leveraging those technologies both internally and externally.? Position serves as communications consultant to various business teams including fundraising, grants, programs, in-store promotions, events and marketing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages three associates:? Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations? policies and applicable laws.? Manages external public relations firm.? Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Creates and executes communications strategies and plans designed to increase awareness of PCI and PCCI programs, accomplishments, or point of view, among various target audiences, including, but not limited to the public, animal welfare groups, PetSmart associates and the media.
  • Creates, leads and executes communication strategies and plans to support cause-related campaigns as well as manages and participates with the Public Relations agency to ensure visibility and awareness of the cause campaign on a national level to the public, animal welfare groups, PetSmart associates and the media.
  • Serves as organizational spokesperson.? Represents PCI and PCCI during community projects at public, social and animal welfare gatherings.
  • Responsible for creating national public relations programs and driving media impressions for PCI and PCCI programs, services, events and campaigns.
  • Responsible for developing major national media partnership programs that drive visibility and exposure for PCI and PCCI programs.
  • Responsible for creating broader awareness and identity for PCI programs.
  • Oversee and/or creates collateral materials including the annual report, promotional brochures, newsletters and works with inside resources and outside suppliers for layout and printing as needed.
  • Creates messages, talking points, fact sheets, news releases, executive presentations, pitch letters and other collateral material to support various PCI and cause-related programs, events and crisis communications for PCI and PCCI.
  • Develops and maintains positive relations with key media reaching PCI and PCCI constituencies.? Directs press relations including such activities as preparation of news releases and feature articles relating to grants, sponsorship funding, key milestones, major events and cause-related campaigns.
  • Coordinates advertising and promotional material with PetSmart Inc.?s marketing and advertising departments? to keep with the public relations objectives of PCI and PCCI.
  • Serves as communications consultant to internal teams, helping develop effective communications to all stakeholders.? Solicits feedback from cross-functional groups to improve communications.
  • Develops and executes paid advertising programs as needed, (e.g. Endorsement Radio)
  • Directs outside PR agencies, freelancers and other external business partners.
  • Develops and manages budgets for communications and public relations.
  • Hires, leads and develops staff.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor?s degree in Journalism, Public Relations or Communications from a four-year college or university and 10+ years related experience in Communications or Public Relations.? Non-profit experience and knowledge of the animal welfare field is strongly preferred.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct responsibility that clearly impacts the budget.? Coordinates public relations budget with department directors.

BUDGET DIMENSIONS

Selects and manages outside consultants and resources.? Executes and manages to contracts.?? Makes payroll decisions.? Plans and manages against a current budget of more than $1 million.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments.? This position is a fully competent professional.

MAJOR CHALLENGES

Position will handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, implementing some plans while at the same time developing others.? Will require the ability to coordinate with other people/department at all levels in both planning and implementing initiatives.? The ability to effectively communicate the unique nature of the organization and its accomplishments as well as cause-related campaigns to a broad spectrum of constituents will challenge the person in this position.? A strong understanding of the animal welfare field will be required by the person in this position in order to represent the organization accurately and appropriately.? Assignments can sometimes have a degree of ambiguity that requires problem solving skills and good judgment. Must have the ability to lead and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and various business units

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Advanced understanding in writing and editing skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to effectively interpret, negotiate and review legal contracts
  • Advanced understanding of application of Associated Press writing style
  • Advanced ability to work in an environment of constant change and deal with ambiguous issues
  • Strong customer service skills to effectively maintain positive relationships with both internal and external constituents. Strong collaboration skills are required.
  • Ability to demonstrate diplomacy and negotiating tactics.
  • Project management and communication planning skills are mandatory
  • Ability to coach, motivate and inspire others to perform.
  • Proven ability to work with all levels of staff and management.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those found in typical office environment.? Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.? May require handling of average weight objects, up to 35 pounds, and/or standing, walking, bending, and/or reaching for more than 50% of the day.? Some events may require evening or weekend assignments and the potential of standing or walking for 80% of rare days. Participation in annual events outside of normal business hours is periodically required.

Apply at: www.PetSmartJobs.com

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Sunday, April 1, 2012

Electric motorcycles to go wireless | TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

As if the idea of electric motorcycles wasn?t forward thinking enough ? they are about to get even more futuristic thanks to wireless technology.

Thanks to a new partnership between New York?s Evolve Motorcycles and Saturna Green Systems (logo, pictured), the former?s electric scooters and motorcycles will soon feature the latter?s wireless communications platform.SaturnaGreenSystemsLogo

Saturna is an automotive wireless technology developer and its platform for the electric motorcycles features: a high-speed processor; memory; GPS; and a 3D accelerometer.

The device will collect a wide variety of information on vehicle location, diagnostics and more; before transmitting them to a rider interface.

In addition, Saturna?s On-Vehicle Device provides CAN bus connectivity to the scooter or motorcycle?s electrical system: this will allow the electric motorcycles to collect accurate vehicle range and diagnostic information. It can also provide manufacturers and dealers with diagnostic trouble code information that can be used for warranty and maintenance programmes.

It is hoped the features will help deal with range and charging anxiety by giving the rider accurate charge and range information and connecting them to electric vehicle charging infrastructures.

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