Report: Apple, Foursquare in Talks to Add Local Data to Maps

Apple and Foursquare are reportedly in early talks to integrate the check-in site's local data into the Maps app.

As reported by the Wall Street Journal, which cited sources familiar with the discussions, the two companies could join forces to add local services to the much-maligned Apple app.

Following last week's release of Google Maps for iOS, Cupertino will need to up its game if it expects people to use its application, which has even left some users stranded after following directions on their iPhone.

Apple and Foursquare did not immediately respond to PCMag's requests for confirmation or comment.

Foursquare's popular location-based application was rebuilt this summer with smarter recommendations, faster check-ins, and more activity. It now carries more than 20 million registered users and countless business listings and destination data ? hot commodities for Apple.

As the Journal pointed out, the alleged talks with Foursquare "represent a strategic shift" for Cupertino. The company relied on Google's mapping data for years, but cut ties with the search giant this summer with the release of iOS 6, which replaced Google Maps with Apple Maps. It was a rather lackluster debut, however, and Apple CEO Tim Cook apologized for the Maps app just days after the update was released.

The iPhone maker already joined forces with Yelp this summer, creating built-in support for users to "check in" with the social reviews site. The move was seen as an effort to challenge companies with similar services, like Foursquare and Facebook. But now, an Apple-Foursquare partnership could lend a rival to the popular Google Maps.

Though it works in theory, the alliance may not work out exactly as Cupertino plans. According to the Journal, four-year-old Foursquare's growth rate has slowed as other companies like Faceook launched similar check-in features. Despite claims of 25 million registered users, only about 8 million use the app at least once a month, the paper reported.

In early March, Foursquare dropped its Google Maps integration in favor of the crowd-sourced mapping platform OpenStreetMap ? essentially a Wikipedia-like effort to create free world maps with data provided by users.

For more, see PCMag's full review of Google Maps for iPhone and 10 Alternatives to Apple iOS 6 Maps for the iPhone 5.

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California Poet Laureate Launches Poem for Newtown, Conn. Unity Poetry Wall pro...

California Poet Laureate Launches Poem for Newtown, Conn.

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As Americans grapple with the horrific deaths of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., California Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera has created a nationwide unity poem project to help express what the country is feeling.

Source: http://www.facebook.com/poets.org/posts/574436945915350

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The aftermath of the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut?has much of?country in a state of shock. Many people are wondering what they can do.

A local funeral home is inviting members of the community to stop by and sign a condolence book?for the families impacted by the tragedy.

Trimble Funeral Home in Moline, Ill., is?also encouraging children to color or draw pictures or write letters for a scrapbook.

People interested in contributing can stop by weekdays from 9:00?to 4:00 p.m. at 601 21st Street in Moline, Ill. Items and donations will be sent to Newtown.

Click here to visit their website to find out more and to?leave an electronic message.

Source: http://www.kwqc.com/story/20365233/condolence-book-and-scrapbook-for-newtown-connecticut-victims

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Seiko Made in Japan Military Watches

Finding an affordable, good looking, automatic watch is a trifecta that isn?t seen all that often in the watch world. Seiko has taken their already beloved 5 series one step further with the addition of these Made in Japan Military Watches. These watches start with the same features that the whole 5 series line is built on (automatic movement, day/date display, water/shock resistant, skeleton back, Hardlex lens), but Seiko decked this line out with a slightly different NATO webbing strap, a 23 jewel movement (instead of 21) and a 316L stainless case and crown that come in at 41mm instead of the usual 37mm. It comes in four different colors (black, cream, green and navy) with easy to read dials and a price tag just less than $250.

Source: http://coolmaterial.com/style/seiko-made-in-japan-military-watches/

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Service Unit Financial Analyst - HigherEdJobs

School/Unit: University Administration

Duties & Responsibilities

The Central Finance & Administration group represents a newly created organization to drive efficiency and consistency in policy and practice across Central Administration. The organization broadly oversees the budgeting, reporting and strategic financial management needs of Central Administration, supporting the Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration and the Executive Vice President.

The group also directly provides shared service financial and transaction management for two Central groups, Harvard Public Affairs and Communications (HPAC) and Harvard Planning and Project Management (HPPM).

The Service Unit Financial Analyst will report to Central Finance & Administration's Director of Finance and will work closely with the Service Units (e.g., real estate services, IT services, health services) to help executives at the highest levels of the University answer strategic questions related to these groups; analyze their multi-year plans and budgets; and evaluate performance. This position will also work closely with the University's Office of Financial Strategy and Planning (OFSP) which oversees multi-year financial planning, annual and interim budgeting, forecasting, and various other projects, which are ultimately shared with Harvard's Corporation (Board of Directors).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Work closely with Service Unit finance team and leadership to analyze and evaluate multi-year financial plans, operating budgets, and capital plans, identifying key themes and implications for University leadership and supporting Office of Financial Strategy and Planning (OFSP)-related initiatives

Conduct objective analysis of the Service Units' financial performance on a periodic basis, developing an in-depth understanding of these Units' financial structure in order to frame key questions for Unit and University leadership; serve as a resource to the Units for on-going reporting and planning questions

Consult with the Units on critical strategic questions that require thoughtful problem solving and analytic capabilities

Develop and deliver presentations that educate University and Service Unit leadership on potential options, facilitating informal and formal dialogue as needed

Serve as Central Administration's representative to Service Unit rate setting (i.e., internal pricing) committees and related discussions, and surfacing broader University implications

Partner with the Controller's Office to roll out Service Unit quarterly reporting and act as a central contact for variance questions

Partner with the Service Units to ensure consistent Central Administration policies and practices

Basic Qualifications

MBA (or other relevant professional/graduate degree) and 3+ years of financial management experience, including demonstrated experience with complex financial analysis OR Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of financial management or consulting experience. Candidates must be able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in written communications. Comfort with ambiguity and ability to work in relationship-based organizations highly valued. Extensive experience with software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Additional Qualifications

Excellent presentation skills and experience presenting to senior ("C-level") leadership. Must be self-starter, well organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple challenging projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work setting. Applicant should also have collaborative working style with strong project management and problem solving skills. Experience with Oracle financial, budget and database tools a plus.

Additional Information

Located in Harvard Square, Central Finance & Administration is in the heart of Cambridge, with easy access to public transportation. No overnight travel is required. Central Finance & Administration is focused on professional growth and encourages talent development, offering a wide variety of training and development opportunities, including training at Harvard's Center for Workplace Development.

The team fosters a culture of open dialogue, initiative and talent development.

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175703536

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Mark Sanford May Ditch the Appalachian Trail for the Comeback Trail

In the aftermath of Friday's Newtown school shooting, we've heard tales mostly horrifying and occasionally heroic, from surviving witnesses and mourning citizens alike, but this one lies somewhere in between, all the more unshakeable. One six-year-old Sandy Hook student played dead in her first-grade classroom, her family pastor said late Sunday, with the kind of quick thinking that ended up saving her life but now leaves her with the unshakeable memories of watching all her classmates being shot and killed. ...

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/mark-sanford-may-ditch-appalachian-trail-comeback-trail-230511526.html

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Central Ohio Real Estate Market Projected to Continue Upswing in ...

The Columbus chapter of The Urban Land Institute (ULI) just released a report on real estate trends in Central Ohio for 2013 to complement the national ULI Emerging Trends report. The findings of the report are based on feedback from local real estate leaders across a variety of sectors, and what it finds is that in general, the market will continue to grow next year in Central Ohio.

?It varies by sector,? explained Jung Kim,?Programs Committee Co-Chair at ULI Columbus. ?Multifamily, especially on the rental side, is going to continue to do well. Medical office is another area of opportunity. For most other sectors, it won?t be a great market, but there are opportunities and deals for smart businesses and investors.?

One clear trend on the demand side is the recent increased interest in urban living in Central Ohio. Findings in the report reenforce the idea that Millennials are looking to live closer to the urban core seeking amenities within walking distance from home. Over 5,000 new residential units have been announced or are currently under construction in the central part of Columbus, and few real estate leaders show strong concern about overbuilding.

?Some of the real estate experts we talked to believe that if you have good product in a good location, things will be fine,? said Kim. ?It?s the marginal supply that will be affected most if there is a market correction.?

Of the eight real estate sectors detailed in the report, new commercial development has the lowest prospects for 2013. That means slow retail growth, mostly concentrated in existing areas that are already performing well. Survey respondents feel that community shopping centers are the strongest performers in the region, even more so that power centers or regional malls.

?A mall that fosters a strong social experience can be very successful,? added Kim. ?This means restaurants and bars, movies and the arts, as well as investment and attention to detail in the streetscape and common areas. All these things can help distinguish bricks and mortar retail from shopping on the Internet.?

Most of the stronger communities within Central Ohio projected to perform well in 2013 ring the northern outerbelt, or are close to the core of the city. New Albany, Easton, Dublin, Polaris and Powell are near the top of the list, along with Downtown Columbus, Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington.

Survey respondents were also asked about up and coming areas, which strongly favored urban areas, including Downtown Columbus, East Franklinton, The University District and The Short North, as well as the Bridge Street Corridor area in Dublin.

?The top four up and coming areas are urban and number five on the list is striving for more urban, dense development to appeal to young professionals and entrepreneurs,? noted Kim.

2013 marks the first year that ULI Columbus has produced this?Real Estate Trends report, but hopes that it can provide a more detailed look at the Central Ohio market compared to other regional reports.

?The local analysis better pinpoints where the region?s opportunities and challenges are and what our real estate leaders, many of who are active here and on a national level, are seeing for 2013 and beyond,? said Kim.

CLICK HERE to download a full copy of the report (PDF).

More information can be found online at columbus.uli.org.

Source: http://www.columbusunderground.com/central-ohio-real-estate-market-projected-to-continue-upswing-in-2013

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Mark Sanford May Ditch the Appalachian Trail for the Comeback Trail

In the aftermath of Friday's Newtown school shooting, we've heard tales mostly horrifying and occasionally heroic, from surviving witnesses and mourning citizens alike, but this one lies somewhere in between, all the more unshakeable. One six-year-old Sandy Hook student played dead in her first-grade classroom, her family pastor said late Sunday, with the kind of quick thinking that ended up saving her life but now leaves her with the unshakeable memories of watching all her classmates being shot and killed. ...

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/mark-sanford-may-ditch-appalachian-trail-comeback-trail-230511526.html

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