Mozilla today launched the Firefox OS App Manager to make it easier for developers to build and debug Firefox OS apps in its simulator and on a connected device. From the earliest days of Firefox OS, Mozilla has always put an emphasis on providing a full set of developer tools, and most of them are integrated into Firefox. The new App Manager, which is now available in Firefox’s Aurora channel, replaces the old Simulator Dashboard to provide an integrated debug and deployment environment for Firefox OS apps. The tool leverages the existing Firefox Developer Tools, Mozilla says. It can be used to install hosted and packaged apps, as well as to debug them right on the device. Using the App Manager, developers can also take screenshots, get a list of all the apps currently installed on the device and get a list of the APIs available to their apps, as well as the privilege level required to use them. Developers can also use it to update, start, stop and debug system-level apps using the regular Firefox developer tools to modify the HTML, CSS on the fly and to debug JavaScript code using the standard Firefox debugger. The App Manager is now available in Firefox’s pre-Beta Aurora release channel (version 26). This current version is scheduled to become the stable release in December, though Mozilla often holds features back in its pre-release channels if it deems them to be too unstable for a general release.Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/NZ_fwRC9QSY/ Related Topics: Malala YousafzaiDusty Bakerphiladelphia eaglesSunny Ozellbay bridge
While Obama might be having a hell of a time trying to reform healthcare, we perhaps shouldn't worry too much—because IBM's supercomputer Watson is now being used to fix America's shortage of doctors.
Emily Yoffe, aka Dear Prudence, is on Washingtonpost.com weekly to chat live with readers. An edited transcript of the chat is below. (Sign up here to get Dear Prudence delivered to your inbox each week. Read Prudie’s Slate columns here. Send questions to Prudence at prudence@slate.com.)
Emily Yoffe: Happy Columbus Day. I assume Christopher C, as he was sailing the ocean, never imagined that one day people in the New World would flock to mattress sales in honor of him.
Q. Breast Cancer Remission: I have been in remission for breast cancer for about four years now. I was fortunate to have good health insurance and a supportive network or friends and family during my treatment and recovery. Every October I grapple with the same problem: I feel no loyalty or desire to help out with breast cancer awareness funds. To be quite blunt, I find most national campaigns to be impersonal, they do not score very highly on the charity calculator, and they were not there for me when I was suffering. I am also not particularly interesting in doing any of the 5Ks or other events in October. I find the best way to help breast cancer sufferers is to donate and volunteer at the local level. Every year I get a lot of inquiries if I am participating in different campaigns or activities and when I say no, there is always a bit of an awkward pause. I don't really want to get into why I choose to support the local level more than national, and I don't want people to think I am insensitive to the needs of those with breast cancer. What is a good response to their inquiries?
A: Thank you for standing against this pink ribbon oppression. Both my grandmother and mother had breast cancer, and I, too, have no interest in buying pink ribbon yogurt, or participating in walks for the purpose of handing a big chunk of cash to overpaid executives. You might like the books Pink Ribbon Blues and Bright-Sided, which explore both the dark side of big breast cancer charities and the incessant cheerleading imposed on breast cancer survivors. Mostly, you need a way to shrug off the inquiries. "I give to cancer organizations that help people in this community," should be enough to shut up most people. But if you're up for it, you could do a little breast cancer education of your own and say that unfortunately, some of the big breast cancer charities do not use their money effectively.
Q. Grandchildren's Names: My wife and I have four children and nine grandchildren, all of whom we dearly love. But we're a little sad because each child has named a grandchild after their father-in-law, including a girl, e.g., "Georgia." Two have also named grandchildren after their mother-in-law. None has used my name, my wife's name, or a variation as a given or middle name. We both have standard names so it's not as if the child would be laughed off the playground. No. 10 is on the way and we are wondering if it would be OK to hint, suggest or even come straight out and ask that they did this? It would mean the world to us.
A: You have nine healthy grandchildren, and one more on the way. If you have a good and loving relationship with your children and their children, that's all that matters. I hear from so many people your age who wish they could get their grown children to consider reproducing, but that's one tricky conversation to have. Asking fecund children to name their kids after you is a tricky conversation not worth having. Think of asking your child to name No. 10 Sandra Michaela, or Michael Sanford. Doesn't that feel a little pathetic? Stay out of the baby-naming business and just delight in your abundance.
Q. I've Been Unknowingly Generous to My Sister: My mother works part time as a secretary. She earns enough to support herself but is obviously not well off. Over the years I frequently gave her vouchers (massage, groceries, online shopping gift cards, etc.) to treat herself. I also give her money to buy some luxury items if she mentioned something she likes. I recently discovered, though, that almost everything I've given her has been passed straight down to my sister. My sister earns almost as much as I do—maybe I earn a couple of thousand dollars more a year—but she complains a lot and makes our mother feel like she constantly needs help. I know the textbook answer is that once I give a gift, it's out of my hands and I shouldn't dictate how it's used. But I feel betrayed Mom never once told me she gives almost everything to my sister. If I had known, I would have stopped giving such generous gifts—and Mom knows this, too. She even lied and said she enjoyed the massage or facial (or whatever) when it was actually my sister who used the vouchers! Should I confront the two of them and ask my sister to pay me back?
A: Yours is such a common family dynamic. I hear often from adult siblings about the brother or sister who is an emotionally manipulative leech and whose parents seem to love getting sucked dry. These patterns are deep and abiding. But when you're talking about adults, there's not much you can do. You are right that when you give a gift it's no longer yours to control. You certainly can't go to the person who has been regifted and say I want my money back! Your sister may be taking advantage of your mother, but you are putting yourself right back in the playground if you want to confront these two adults about their relationship. If you want to continue to help your mother, figure out a way to do it directly. If you feel she could use a treat, then invite her to the spa with you. If you want to pay for some of her groceries, set up a system in which, for example, she orders them to be delivered, and you pay by credit card. If you feel anything you give your mother goes to your sister, then stop giving. Take a step back and consider that you sound just as enmeshed in being the helpful daughter as your sister does in being the needy one.
Q. I Need Advice: I am 34 and a single mom to a beautiful 7-year-old. I am divorced and have been for six years. I am very close to my parents and sometimes I feel I am too close. I have decided to take the next step with an amazing man, who just happens to be in prison. He does it for me. I am able to take care of my daughter, work full-time and go to school full-time, and then I am able to have this relationship with him. I know this is who I want to be with. The problem is that my parents and sisters are not going to be excited that I have found love with someone who is in prison. I am not looking forward to hearing their comments about how I am making a huge mistake. This is my choice right? How do I handle this? I do not want to end up alone for the rest of my life because of fear of upsetting the family.
The motivation behind this show, Founder Stories, is to get inside the head of a founder to see what makes them tick, to unearth the wisdom they’ve collected through the trials of building something from scratch. My most recent guest, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Ping Identity, Andre Durand, is a serial entrepreneur who has the ability to step back from the day-to-day grind and reflect on what he learns about business and himself.
As someone who is — at times — impatient (that’s me), this conversation with Durand impressed upon me in powerful ways. For instance, he discusses how he viewed time as a founder at age 35, recalling the feeling of constantly being in a rush; yet 10 years later, now, he strives for patience in business. Surely, the success of Ping has afforded him this luxury, but there are lessons for young- and first-time entrepreneurs here, as well.
Durand is a repeat founder and possesses a great amount of wisdom that could help out first-time founders. He doesn’t blog or tweet much, or seek out too much attention, but his patience in building a company over 12 years provides a different kind of story for all of us to reflect on. Editor’s Note: Michael Abbott is a general partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, previously Twitter’s VP of Engineering, and a founder himself. Mike also writes a blog called uncapitalized. You can follow him on Twitter @mabb0tt.
I consider myself a passionate technology entrepreneur and a student of life. I believe in people, ideas and the power of heart to overcome any obstacle. I am a patient creator of dreams, and strive to be an enabler of extraordinary. I have committed myself to growth and the growth of those around me, to adventure and the pursuit of excellence, balance and health.
Ping Identity believes secure professional and personal identities underlie human progress in a connected world. Our identity and access management platform gives enterprise customers and employees one-click access to any application from any device. Over 900 companies, including 45 of the Fortune 100, rely on our award-winning products to make the digital world a better experience for hundreds of millions of people. Visit pingidentity.com for more information.
30 Rock actor Keith Powell (aka Toofer) made it official this weekend after four blissful years with his visual artist GF Jill Knox.
The forever couple exchanged their vows on the Tribeca Rooftop in NYC in front of 200 guests which included co-star Katrina Bowden.
A source spilled:
"The vows were sweet, funny and full of tears."
Awww!
While guests feasted on sushi, a raw bar, charcuterie, baby lamb chops and a vodka bar, the lovebirds made their nuptials even more adorbzies when they danced their first dance to the tune of Elton John's Your Song.
Guess even the funniest of men can have some seriously precious moments!
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Receiver Bud Sasser threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to L'Damian Washington in the fourth quarter after quarterback James Franklin left with a shoulder injury and No. 25 Missouri held off No. 7 Georgia's comeback attempt to upset the Bulldogs 41-26 on Saturday.
Missouri (6-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) led by 18 points in the first half before Georgia (4-2, 3-1) cut the lead to 28-26 in the fourth quarter.
The Tigers answered the challenge with two late touchdowns despite losing Franklin to a shoulder injury.
After Franklin was taken to the locker room, freshman backup Maty Mauk threw a lateral to Sasser, who stopped and tossed a deep to the end zone for Washington. Washington, who outfought cornerback Damian Swann for the catch, had 115 yards and two touchdowns.
James Ponder's interception of Aaron Murray's pass with 4:25 remaining set up Henry Josey's 7-yard touchdown run to end Georgia's hopes.
The Bulldogs had won four straight on the strength of a powerful offense, but couldn't overcome a wave of injuries at tailback and wide receiver which left Murray with inexperienced backups at the skill positions.
Georgia almost filled a bench on its sideline with injured players who wore their red game jerseys over black warm-up pants. Among them was star tailback Todd Gurley (ankle).
After the game, Missouri players ran to edge of the Sanford Stadium hedges and celebrated their biggest SEC win yet with fans in the corner of an end zone.
Murray threw another interception in the final minute. He completed 25 of 45 passes for 290 yards with three touchdowns.
Franklin scored on a 5-yard run in the first quarter and threw a 16-yard scoring pass to Washington in the second quarter.
After the game, coach Gary Pinkel said Franklin's shoulder was separated and the senior would likely be out for a while. Missouri, now squarely in the thick of the SEC East race, plays South Carolina next week and Florida the week after, both at home.
Franklin He completed 18 of 27 passes for 170 yards. Marcus Murphy had a 36-yard touchdown run for the Tigers.
Defensive end Michael Sam returned a fumble recovery 21 yards for a touchdown to give Missouri a 28-10 lead late in the second quarter. Murray fumbled when he was sacked by defensive end Shane Ray.
Georgia rallied as Murray threw touchdown passes of 7 yards to Rantavious Wooten in the third quarter and 10 yards to Chris Conley early in the fourth quarter. Conley couldn't catch Murray's pass on the 2-point conversion attempt that would have tied the game, leaving Missouri with a 28-26 lead.
Georgia was also without running back Keith Marshall (right knee) and three of its best receivers. Freshmen J.J. Green and Brendan Douglas filled in at tailback.
Georgia starting safety Tray Matthews, who hurt his hamstring in practice Tuesday, also did not play.
The loss of so many top threats on offense was the big news of the week for Georgia, but season-long problems on defense were just as glaring against Missouri. The Bulldogs began the day 12th in the SEC in pass defense and last in the league with its average of 32.2 points allowed.
Missouri almost matched that total in the first half.
Georgia needed help from three Missouri penalties, including two offside calls, for its only touchdown drive of the first half which ended with Murray's 7-yard scoring pass to Douglas late in the first quarter.
Missouri outscored Georgia 28-3 the remainder of the half.
Valerie Harper, you may have been eliminated from ‘Dancing with the Stars’ on Oct. 7, but the courage and resilience you’ve shown in the face of your near-fatal battle with brain cancer makes you a true champion in our book!
Valerie Harper, you danced your heart out on Dancing with the Stars, and you and partner Tristan MacManus couldn’t have picked a more fitting swan song. You said “Carry On” by Fun is the musical equivalent of your motto in life and it totally shows! You are a true inspiration not only to people with cancer, but to all people.
Valerie Harper’s Brain Cancer — She’s An Inspiration, Even After ‘DWTS’
Valerie, right from the beginning, you approached your illness with unrelenting optimism and humor. Even when doctors gave you three months to live, you said, “I don’t think of dying. I think of being here now,” joking that you’re “well past my expiration date already.”
Your attitude and determination to survive your battle with leptomenigeal carcinomatois — a rare, terminal cancer – has clearly served you well. And when you went into remission, you leaped right out of your comfort zone and embraced life in the most amazing way — by joining the cast of Dancing with the Stars at 74 years old!
You went on the show to prove to yourself that you could rise to the challenge, and you exceeded your own expectations by making it to week four. Good for you!
Valerie Harper: It’s Great To See You ‘Carrying On’
Valerie, your decision to compete on DWTS was more about others than it is about yourself. You said you hoped it would help those who are suffering stay strong and keep fighting.
“Maybe, if people are inspired, they’ll take a walk,” you told Meredith Vieira in the special “Valerie’s Story” on Sept. 19. “I don’t mean get on Dancing With the Stars, but maybe they’ll just get off the couch or maybe they’ll enjoy the garden instead of crying or being so depressed about losing their life in such a mean way.”
“You’ve just got to keep going,” you added. “No matter what is in your life, you just press through. As the British say, ‘Carry on’… As long as I feel this good, why sit and watch dancing when I could be up there dancing?”
And dance you did! Even though you were eliminated, you took the loss like a true winner, saying, ”It has been absolutely wonderful, unique like nothing else in the world…People, and not only people with cancer but people everywhere, it’s like our song tonight, you just gotta keep on keeping on.”
Valerie, your inspiring message has touched the world — from cancer survivors, to anyone facing a challenge, to your partner, Tristan, who said, “I’m a better person for having known Valerie.” I think that goes for all of us.
HollywoodLifers, have you been inspired by Valerie, too? Let me know!
Mozilla today launched the Firefox OS App Manager to make it easier for developers to build and debug Firefox OS apps in its simulator and on a connected device. From the earliest days of Firefox OS, Mozilla has always put an emphasis on providing a full set of developer tools, and most of them are integrated into Firefox. The new App Manager, which is now available in Firefox’s Aurora channel, replaces the old Simulator Dashboard to provide an integrated debug and deployment environment for Firefox OS apps. The tool leverages the existing Firefox Developer Tools, Mozilla says. It can be used to install hosted and packaged apps, as well as to debug them right on the device. Using the App Manager, developers can also take screenshots, get a list of all the apps currently installed on the device and get a list of the APIs available to their apps, as well as the privilege level required to use them. Developers can also use it to update, start, stop and debug system-level apps using the regular Firefox developer tools to modify the HTML, CSS on the fly and to debug JavaScript code using the standard Firefox debugger. The App Manager is now available in Firefox’s pre-Beta Aurora release channel (version 26). This current version is scheduled to become the stable release in December, though Mozilla often holds features back in its pre-release channels if it deems them to be too unstable for a general release.Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/NZ_fwRC9QSY/
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