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Wednesday, 31 July 2013
Strategy Analytics: Android beats iOS in Q2 tablet shipments, Windows gains ground
All in all, global tablet shipments were up for Q2, according to new numbers released by analyst firm Strategy Analytics. Factoring in white-box units, the market saw 51.7 million tablets shipped in that time period -- that's up 43-percent compared to the same time last year. A lot of that good news can be chalked up to Android's success. The OS saw a healthy bump from 18.5- to 34.6 million units shipped, a number that has Google's mobile operating system holding 67-percent of the market. The news is a little less cheery on Apple's side of the OS wars, with shipments dipping from 17- to 14.6 million units, decreasing its marketshare to 28.3-percent, according to the firm. Microsoft, not surprisingly, saw a healthy increase in shipments from last year -- though it's still got a ways to go, calling around 4.5-percent of the market its own.
Filed under: Tablets, Apple, Microsoft, Google
Source: http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/naLhDgsRJVo/
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China orders audit of government debt
BBC News ? China has ordered a nationwide audit of all government debt, underlining fears that the recent slowdown in its economy may impact the financial sector. Local governments in China borrowed heavily after the global financial crisis to?
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Source: http://180dfo.com/2013/07/china-orders-audit-of-government-debt/
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Tuesday, 30 July 2013
Grant Hill Might Be the Next Former NBA Player to Try Broadcasting
Earlier this year, Grant Hill made the decision to walk away from the NBA after nearly two decades in the league. But as it turns out, he's not looking to walk too far away from it. Recently, the former Clippers forward was asked about his future plans. And he admitted that he's interested in trying his hand at broadcasting and already has a few opportunities on the table.
"I'm excited that [my NBA career] is over," he said. "It was a long journey in terms of my career. But I'm very excited about the next phase and some broadcasting things. I'm looking at some things that we're working on right now with some of the major networks, so that is something that can keep you in and around the game and around sports."
Hill said that he won't jump into anything too quickly. So you probably won't see him calling games next season. But even if he takes a year off, it'll be good to see him stick around and play a part in the NBA for years to come.
RELATED: The Most Entertaining Former NBA Players Turned Commentators
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Source: http://www.complex.com/sports/2013/07/grant-hill-former-nba-player-broadcasting
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Local Church Celebrates Heritage With Macedonian Festival
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Source: http://www.tastydays.com/videos/local-church-celebrates-heritage-with-macedonian-festival
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What can you expect from a Good IT Consulting Company?
Why would you want to hire an IT consulting company in the first place?? That should be the question you?d have to ask yourself.? Many start-up companies would ask an IT firm to help install their IT infrastructure. They look for experts who would set-up and install the company?s IT systems so that the company can ?hit the ground running.?? They look for companies with IT specialists who can be there physically to set up the different systems so that the company can function effectively with the least cost.
That would be fine until such time that the company would have to call the IT firm back again for troubleshooting. The company is called to resolve issues like slow (or no) internet connection, connections that do not work and work stations that malfunction every now and then. When these ?small? problems are fixed, the company is happy. The IT consulting company has done its job.
Now, if that?s what you expect from an IT consulting company, then your expectations of that company aren?t really high.? And so also are your expectations of your own company.? Why?? Because your company should really be ?hitting the ground running? ? and not trouble-shooting every little computer glitch. Every time your company experiences computer breakdown, your business suffers from loss of opportunity income. Worse, in a global business environment that runs 24/7, whenever your IT system breaks down, you allow your competitors to pull ahead of you.? Now, you don?t want that, don?t you?
Yes, an IT company should provide your company with the technological expertise to help set up your system and ensure that the system is as cost-efficient as possible.? However, a good IT consulting system goes beyond installation, systems integration and troubleshooting.? An IT consulting company should have the business savvy to know the value of long-term efficiency of your network system for your company. In other words, a good IT company will not just provide you with technical assistance but with management advice on the utilization of your IT platforms. A good IT consulting form knows that each work station in your company (and the entre IT network system itself) are not sunk costs, but profit centers.
A good IT consulting firm is not just a group of ?geeks;? but a team of technical expects with good business sense.? The company would advise you not only on the best way to use your IT tools, but also on the optimal ways for you to spend your IT budget. For example, the IT company can suggest a flat fee for its services ? or a monthly retainer. The company may partner with you in operating your IT resources ? and perhaps save you money on hiring in-house staff.
When looking for an IT company, look beyond the technical expertise. Look for one who can give you good advice on how you can use your tools most profitably. Expect more from your IT company because you expect more from your own company.
Source: http://www.tvgconsulting.com/what-can-you-expect-from-a-good-it-consulting-company/
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Tigers acquire reliever Veras from Astros
Houston Astros Jason Castro, left, and pitcher Jose Veras celebrate after their 8-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jon Blacker)
Houston Astros Jason Castro, left, and pitcher Jose Veras celebrate after their 8-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jon Blacker)
DETROIT (AP) ? The Detroit Tigers added some help for their shaky bullpen Monday, acquiring reliever Jose Veras from the Houston Astros for minor league outfielder Danry Vasquez and a player to be named.
Veras is 0-4 with a 2.93 ERA and 19 saves this season, and the 32-year-old right-hander has struck out 44 in 43 innings with only 14 walks.
"We are pleased to add an experienced arm to our bullpen," Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski said. "Jose can pitch in a variety of roles, provides depth in the bullpen, and complements the roles of Joaquin Benoit and Drew Smyly."
Detroit entered the season with a lot of uncertainty at the closer spot, and although Benoit has pitched well in that role of late, the AL Central-leading Tigers still needed bullpen depth. Aside from Benoit and Smyly, none of their other relievers have been all that effective on a consistent basis.
Veras has been a steady contributor while bouncing from team to team in recent years. He posted a 3.75 ERA with Florida in 2010, a 3.80 ERA with Pittsburgh in 2011 and a 3.63 ERA with Milwaukee last season.
Houston signed him to a one-year deal last offseason, and the last-place Astros could certainly afford to trade their closer if the opportunity to acquire a solid prospect presented itself. Vasquez is only 19, but he was ranked by Baseball America as the sixth-best prospect in Detroit's system before this season.
Vasquez hit .281 with five home runs and 39 RBIs in 96 games for Class A West Michigan this year.
"We are excited to get an outfield prospect of Danry's caliber. He adds to an already formidable group of prospects at the A ball level," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "Jose will be missed as a team leader both on and off the field."
Benoit has converted all 10 of his save chances for the Tigers this season, and the left-handed Smyly is 4-0 with a 1.77 ERA in 61 innings. In Veras, Detroit now adds a right-hander who can pitch in the late innings.
Before this trade, the Tigers' top right-handed options in the late innings ? aside from Benoit ? were probably Al Alburquerque and Bruce Rondon. Alburquerque has struggled with his control, and although the hard-throwing Rondon has looked better lately, he's still fairly unproven.
Detroit's deadline deals have worked out well the last couple years. The Tigers acquired starter Doug Fister from Seattle in 2011 and added starter Anibal Sanchez and second baseman Omar Infante in a deal with the Marlins in 2012. Not only did those three players provide help when they arrived, but they're also all still with the team.
This trade probably won't generate as much buzz as those deals, but it helps fill a need for a Detroit team that's hoping to return to the World Series after being swept by San Francisco a year ago.
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AP Sports Writer Kristie Rieken contributed to this report from Houston.
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