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Monday, August 5, 2013
Interpol issues global alert over al-Qaida-linked prison breakouts ...
Interpol said it believed al-Qaida was involved in several of the prison breakouts. Photograph: Patrick Gardin/AP
Interpol has issued a global security alert following a series of al-Qaida-linked prison breakouts in which hundreds of terrorists escaped.
The warning came a day after the US state department issued a worldwide travel warning to American citizens and closed 21 of its embassies over intelligence suggesting that the terrorist network was planning attacks during August. Britain is closing its embassy in Yemen for two days due to increased security concerns.
In a statement issued from its headquarters in Lyon, France, Interpol urged countries around the world to show "increased vigilance", following prison breakouts over the past month in nine countries, including Iraq, Libya and Pakistan.
"With suspected al-Qaida involvement in several of the breakouts which led to the escape of hundreds of terrorists and other criminals, the Interpol alert requests the organisation's 190 member countries' assistance in order to determine whether any of these recent events are co-ordinated or linked," the international police agency said.
"Interpol is asking its member countries to closely follow and swiftly process any information linked to these events and the escaped prisoners. They are also requested to alert the relevant member country and Interpol general secretariat headquarters if any escaped terrorist is located or intelligence developed which could help prevent another terrorist attack."
Prison breakouts took place in Pakistan on 31 July in a Taliban-led operation, and in Iraq at the Abu Ghraib prison overnight on 22 July. Some 500 convicts, among them senior al-Qaida operatives, escaped from Abu Ghraib. More than 1,100 inmates broke out of a prison on the outskirts of Benghazi on 27 July.
British authorities have not yet specified the nature of the threat which led to the decision to close the embassy in the Yemeni capital of Sana'a on Sunday and Monday in what was described as "a precautionary measure". A Foreign Office spokesman would not say if the closure was due to a specific threat.
British nationals have been warned against all travel to Yemen, and those in the country have been advised to leave immediately, as it was "extremely unlikely" that their evacuation could be arranged if the security situation deteriorated.
The Foreign Office recommended particular vigilance during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which ends on 8 August, when "tensions could be heightened".
Yemen has become a stronghold of al-Qaida over recent years ? with the local offshoot, al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, believed to have several hundred members ? despite efforts by the country's authorities to suppress the group and US drones killing leaders, including Anwar al-Awlaki. Yemen was the source of an attempt to bomb a US-bound airliner in 2009.
There has been unrest recently after the mutiny of troops in the Republican Guard and fighting around the presidential palace on Friday.
The US embassy in Yemen is one of 21 which will be closed on Sunday following the state department's warning of the "continued potential for terrorist attacks, particularly in the Middle East and north Africa, and possibly occurring in or emanating from the Arabian peninsula".
The global travel warning to US citizens said: "Current information suggests that al-Qaida and affiliated organisations continue to plan terrorist attacks both in the region and beyond, and that they may focus efforts to conduct attacks in the period between now and the end of August."
The alert warned of "the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems and other tourist infrastructure".
Explaining the embassy closures, a state department spokeswoman said: "The department has been apprised of information that ? out of an abundance of caution and care for our employees and others who may be visiting our installations ? indicates we should institute these precautionary steps. The department, when conditions warrant, takes steps like this to balance our continued operations with security and safety."
On 7 August it is the 15th anniversary of the bombing of US embassies in Tanzania and Kenya, which killed hundreds of people and brought the late al-Qaida mastermind, Osama bin Laden, to public attention for the first time.
Source: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/03/interpol-alert-al-qaida-prison-breakouts
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Carry your kids' library on your iPad
As more families discover the convenience of reading children's books on smart devices, apps are springing up to meet this need. Last summer, "Reading Rainbow" arrived in iTunes as one of the first apps to provide a library inside of an app. This summer, there are several newcomers to the pocket library space.
All of the book collection apps discussed in this column offer a little of their content for free; but they unlock their riches when you purchase a monthly subscription. They vary in the size of the library, cost and how they deliver their content. They all focus on presenting a large collection of kids' books that can be accessed on the go, but differ greatly on the use of technology in that delivery. Some use animation and interactivity to enhance the storytelling experience; others simply present a static book. These library apps also vary on whether words are highlighted when read, a process that can help kids learn to read.
Here's a look at some of the better book collection apps. Unfortunately, none is yet on iPhone or Android, but many are considering those platforms in the future.
Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow, best for ages 3-9, first five books are free, then $9.99/mo. or $29.99/6 mos., iPad
Rating 3.5 stars (out of 4)
The first great innovator of library apps, "Reading Rainbow" has more than 300 books read by top-notch narrators. It also has more than 50 field-trip videos ? many featuring the beloved LeVar Burton, the host of the TV show upon which the app is based. Its floating islands, with themes that kids like, draw readers into exploring new books.
The app allows a family to set up five accounts, where each child's virtual backpack can hold five downloaded books. You need to be connected to the Internet for downloading; but once the books are in your backpack, you can read them anytime. The stories are of high quality, including some Caldecott winners; and most feature a little animation and interactivity. The app keeps track of the minutes of reading and shares that information with parents.
Why choose this book service? "Reading Rainbow" has consummate storyteller LeVar Burton at its helm, and he is dedicated to presenting exciting stories with professional narration. The service has a large number of high-quality books and does a good job of suggesting books by interest and age. Its negatives are that it is more expensive than others; the words don't highlight as they're read aloud; and it is limited to only five books at a time to read offline.
With a library of more than 150 books, "Speakaboos" offers some books with multiple modes for reading, including the Read and Play mode in "The Tortoise and the Hare" book where when you touch the characters, they speak.(Photo: Speakaboos)
Speakaboos ? Read Along, Sing Along Stories for Kids
Speakaboos, best for ages 2-6, first three books are free, then $4.99/mo., $24.99/6 mos., or $39.99/year, iPad
Rating: 3.5 stars
New to iTunes in July, "Speakaboos" launched with a library of 150 books. Featuring a main menu that looks like a pop-up book, the app lets kids find books by exploring 10 categories, including princesses, vehicles, music, monsters, sports, bugs and more.
This service varies its delivery of the books. Some read without highlighted words but with full animation; others read with highlighting and animation; and a few offer the full interactive experience with animation, word highlighting plus repeats and hotspots where touching makes things happen or causes characters to talk.
Just as "Reading Rainbow" has LeVar Burton to help curate its books, "Speakaboos" has Alice Wilder, the producer of Blues Clues and the co-creator of Super WHY! The quality of these books fluctuates, but the fairy tales are carefully sanitized and there are even some cute songs, including a hilarious one with live actors singing about the differences between a pirate and a parrot.
Why choose this book service? There is no limit to the number of books that you can download for reading offline. This service costs $4.99 for a month; so it is about half of the cost of "Reading Rainbow." The overall book quality isn't as consistent as that on "Reading Rainbow," but most have highlighted words, and the ones with interactivity are very well done. There is no parental report yet, but one is in the works.
"My Story World" rises above other library collection apps because it presents familiar books that kids love, along with opportunities to interact and learn with the characters they love, including Sid the Science Kid.(Photo: Mindshapes)
My Story World ? Top Kids Stories
Mindshapes, best for ages 3-8, free for six books and then $5.99 for a 6-month All-Access Pass, iPad
Rating: 4 stars
"My Story World" stands out in this roundup because its books offer a rich experience of animation and interactivity that is carefully tied into the storytelling. Each book offers a combination of reading aloud and questions geared toward involving the child in the storytelling. Every few pages, kids will be asked to select an answer to a reading comprehension question from choices displayed at the bottom of the page. At the end of each story, kids can create a drawing, using a scene from the book as a backdrop.
The library in "My Story World" is currently 51 books, with more books being added every week. While smaller than the other collections reviewed in this column, these books are better known to kids and include popular brands, such as Winnie the Witch, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant and Sid the Science Kid.
Why choose this book service? It is the least-expensive app in this roundup and yet offers the richest reading experience. The story presentations contain animation, videos and interactivity. They incorporate questions and activities. Before downloading a book, parents can read a summary, see the suggested age and discover its educational category. This service creates a deep learning experience built around children's classic literature. It's one kids will want to return to time and again.
Kids find a world of stories to explore in the "Children's Books -- FarFaria Stories" app that presents its 450 books in terms of regions -- including this FairyTale Forest.(Photo: Intuary)
Children's Books ? FarFaria Stories
Intuary, best for ages 2-9, One free story every day, with unlimited reading costing $3.99/mo., $39.99/year, iPad
Rating: 3 stars
This once-upon-a-time library houses a whopping 450 books, with more being added every week. "FarFaria" encourages kids to read by presenting faraway places such as FairyTale Forest and Fable Hills. In addition to themes, the books are also categorized by five levels of reading ability from pre-readers up to fluent readers. After finishing a book, the service recommends others.
The books in this collection are all read aloud, but they have no other tech flourishes. However, the service is adding word highlighting, starting in September.
Why choose this book service? "FarFaria" has the most books at a low cost. You can carry 40 downloaded books at a time. The books are sorted by reading level and interest, which is helpful in finding the right book for your child. Many of the books feature diverse characters. However, these books don't come with any bells and whistles ? this is a collection of static books that read to your child. It most closely mirrors checking books out of a library, and even identifies the ones that are most popular and newest.
Jinny Gudmundsen is the author of the new book: iPad Apps for Kids, part of the For Dummies series. Contact her at techcomments@usatoday.com. Follow her @JinnyGudmundsen.
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Sunday, August 4, 2013
Trip to Rome is a dream come true for opera students
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The George Washington Bridge Will Now Turn Into a Horrible Traffic Monster at Night
Bad news for people who don't have the option of making jokes about never going to New Jersey: The Port Authority has announced that workers will begin replacing sections of the old steel beams that support the George Washington Bridge's upper deck starting Monday. In order to complete the $82 million project, three of the deck's four lanes in one direction will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. And once people are kind of used to that, the Port Authority will "extend the hours gradually until the closures last from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. on weekends," according to NBC New York.
"The goal is to keep the delays to no more than 60 minutes," brave Port Authority spokesman Steve Coleman told the New York Daily News. However, another Port Authority official, Cedrick Fulton, told NBC that a test run two weeks ago resulted in 90-minute delays (though, to be fair, it was done without any warning to the drivers of the 20,000 vehicles use the crossing on weeknights, not to mention the 50,000 that use it on weekend nights.) This major hassle is going to go on until the end of the year, with work crews alternating between the eastbound and westbound sides of the bridge.
"We are strongly advising drivers to use the [George Washington's] lower level or use other crossings," said Coleman for the benefit of the twelve drivers who wouldn't think to do that on their own. Meanwhile, Fulton pointed out that the construction "will always be respectful of Yankees games," which means work will happen on the eastbound (or city-bound) side on game nights. Those interested in entering New York for something that takes place after baseball hours will be on their own ? or, more accurately, surrounded by tons of people in slow-moving traffic.
Source: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2013/08/gw-bridge-will-become-traffic-monster-at-night.html
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Make Your Home Improvement Successful With These Ideas ...
It is easy to get carried away with enthusiasm and high hopes when planning a project. But don?t let your enthusiasm overwhelm your skill level or your realistic expectations. Practicing what you?ve learned here will result in your projects being a success.
Look out for carpet sales at big carpet outlets. It can save you quite a bit of money if you can find a good deal on the cost of installation. These offers are well worth taking advantage of; depending on the details of your home, you may find that the labor that goes into installing new carpet is more expensive than the carpet itself.
Most rooms can be given new energy by updating the flooring. You can check out the do-it-yourself options at a hardware store, or you can contract with professionals to get new laminate, carpet, tile, or wood flooring put down quickly and reliably.
Are you wanting to make a simple renovation to your home? If so, then simply go to the department store and purchase paint. New paint could make your home look new and it doesn?t require a whole lot of time or money. A fresh coat of paint will also make your home more appealing to buyers if you have any interest in selling your home.
Do not feel you need to replace a door when it gets a little dirt on it. Remove them, and sand them down to the bare wood. Next, purchase whichever oil-based paint you like and use a paint roller to paint the door. Change to more modern doorknobs, too.
Accomplishing a job well done will pay off in satisfaction and in the increased value of your home. If you don?t have much home maintenance experience, make sure you are utilizing the tips provided in the above article so that you can properly finish your project.
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Source: http://www.poolbuildersinorlando.com/make-your-home-improvement-successful-with-these-ideas/
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Chromecast update breaks root-friendly exploit
We hope you weren't planning to tinker with your Chromecast this weekend. GTVHacker has confirmed that a recent firmware update to Google's streaming media stick plugs the bootloader exploit that many are using to get root access. Some XDA-Developers members have tried maintaining root by flashing recovery images and disabling signing keys, but those aren't reliable solutions -- we've seen a few reports of bricked Chromecasts. If you're cautious, it may be best to wait until more adventurous owners find a vulnerability in Google's newer code.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Google
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