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Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple

Thursday, 25 August, 2011 04:33 Written by admin
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Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple

A major development at apple happened, There famed CEO Steve Jobs resigns. He has been battling cancer for a very long time now and it seems that his battle is getting worse. Many people consider Steve Jobs the man behind apple success and that with out him apple can keep coming up with amazing produce like the iPhone and iPad . Apple's board named Tim Cook as his replacement. The company said "Steve's extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world's most innovative and valuable technology company."

Here is the official press release from Steve Jobs and apple.

Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple

Tim Cook Named CEO and Jobs Elected Chairman of the Board

CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple's Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple's Chief Operating Officer, as the company's new CEO. Jobs has been elected Chairman of the Board and Cook will join the Board, effective immediately.

"Steve has made countless contributions to Apple's success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple's immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration."
"Steve's extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world's most innovative and valuable technology company," said Art Levinson, Chairman of Genentech, on behalf of Apple's Board. "Steve has made countless contributions to Apple's success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple's immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration."

"The Board has complete confidence that Tim is the right person to be our next CEO," added Levinson. "Tim's 13 years of service to Apple have been marked by outstanding performance, and he has demonstrated remarkable talent and sound judgment in everything he does."

Jobs submitted his resignation to the Board today and strongly recommended that the Board implement its succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO.

As COO, Cook was previously responsible for all of the company's worldwide sales and operations, including end-to-end management of Apple's supply chain, sales activities, and service and support in all markets and countries. He also headed Apple's Macintosh division and played a key role in the continued development of strategic reseller and supplier relationships, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

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What makes a Good Teacher?

Friday, 19 August, 2011 12:24 Written by Dr. J
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Teacher and Sudents

What makes a Good Teacher?... Like everything else in our universe, good teachers come in all sizes, shapes, ages, characters, personalities, ethnicities, and skill level.  To develop a standard definition is beyond challenging.  But I think we all agree we can put together some baseline qualifications.  Perhaps, the first qualification is a professional commitment to teaching and learning...taking that extra step beyond the typical job description. For example, viewing your role as a 24-7 professional and not the  typical 8am-2pm, summers off position, but a continuous growth profession, revolving around the practice of lifelong learning.

The second qualification is liking young people, better yet, respecting them.  Understanding that our nation's future, our social, economic, and national security, reside in the continuous nuturing of the abilities of all children in our care.  This is certainly fundamental to our thriving as a vibrant, democratic society in the decades ahead.  You don't have to like them all, but you should make every effort to respect them and what they, as individuals, bring to the table of teaching and learning.

And lastly, having a solid set of practical, management skills.  Learning how to be a teacher and managing a k-12 classroom are often worlds apart when it comes to reality.  Unlike the little Red School House days when all learning centered around the 3R's- reading, writing, and arithmetic and basic liberal arts content, the role of today's teacher has evolved into a complex, management professional, adhering not only to the professional standards of the school, but also of the school district, city, state, federal government, and all manner of assorted outside constituencies.  And do they learn how to manage classrooms effectively in the real world in their educational training programs?  Some would argue yes, others no.

The evidence, of course, leans to the "no" side of the equation.  Just think...how do you learn how to contend with academically challenging as well as academically talented students who bring to school such issues as hunger, domestic violence, drugs, unrealistic testing standards, child abuse, parental dysfunctioning, and the like in a 12 week teacher training practicum...in reality, you don't.

Learning how to be a "good" teacher is an intense, often rewarding, lifelong learning professional experience.  Sure, some people have a natural gift, an affinity towards teaching kids/young adults, but in today's classrooms, urban, surburban, or rural, that simply is not enough skill karma for "teachers to nurture the seeds of today so they might blossom into the flowers of tomorrow."  And keep in mind...these are not new issues...they have been around since the founding of the United States of America in the 18th century and they will be around for centuries to come.

So, what makes a good teacher?  Commitment to lifelong learning, respecting all manner of learners, managerial talent, and the flexibility and insight to surf the viccissitudes of the professional world of education.

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London Riots Rage Day 3

Tuesday, 09 August, 2011 03:21 Written by admin
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London Riots Rage Day 3

It looks like the British are having some major issues with with race relations in the country. There have been over 160 arrest and they are working on the third day of rage as they are calling it.

A wave of violence and looting raged across London and spread to three other major British cities on Tuesday, as authorities struggled to contain the country's worst unrest since race riots set the capital ablaze in the 1980s.

In London, groups of young people rampaged for a third straight night, setting buildings, vehicles and garbage dumps alight, looting stores and pelting police officers with bottles and fireworks. The spreading disorder was an unwelcome warning of the possibility of violence for leaders organizing the 2012 Summer Olympics in less than a year.

Read more on about this article at The HuffingtonPost.com

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Economy, Lower Debt Rating

Monday, 08 August, 2011 03:28 Written by admin
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Economy, Lower Debt Rating

Well now that we know that the US credit is in the pooper, we have to see how will the market react on Monday. The big issue is will the US government recover of its downgrade in credit.

Friday's first-ever downgrade of U.S. long-term debt from AAA to AA+ wasn't unexpected and may have little impact on interest rates. But it's the kind of news that stock markets don't need when investors are already nervous.

"We are in unchartered territory and, therefore, should all brace for volatility over a number of days if not weeks," said Mohamed El-Erian, CEO and co-chief investment officer of the bond mutual fund company PIMCO.

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday, expects the selling to last for some time. "It is very unlikely that (this) isn't going to take a while to bottom out," he said.

The Dow fell 513 points on Thursday alone after concerns about Italy's problems were compounded by anxiety ahead of Friday's jobs report from the Labor Department. That report came in better than expected; the economy got 117,000 new jobs in July.

S&P was looking for $4 trillion in budget cuts over 10 years. The deal that Congress passed on Tuesday would bring $2.1 trillion to $2.4 trillion in cuts over that time. S&P said it was also concerned about the ability of Congress to implement those cuts because of the division between Republicans and Democrats.

"Right now, the markets don't believe anybody anywhere and the uncertainty premium is very high. Since the end of World War I, the United States has been an unquestioned AAA credit, until now," said David Kotok, chairman and chief investment officer of Cumberland Advisors.

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Man Of Steel’ First Look

Thursday, 04 August, 2011 12:23 Written by admin
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Man Of Steel' First Look

For all you fan boys out there Warner Bros. has released a first look at the British star in his super man suit for the upcoming movie "Man of Steel," the Zack Snyder-directed reboot in which he plays that Kryptonian do-gooder.

To fit into the body hugging suit and to look like the built look of Superman from the comics, he has been on a crazy diet and workout plan, which he recently revealed involves 5,000 calories a day.

Cavill, formerly of "The Tudors," will next star in the ancient actioner, "The Immortals."

Here is the official press release from the studio’s for the Photo:

BURBANK, CA, August 4, 2011 – Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have provided the first look at the new “Man of Steel,” revealing star Henry Cavill as Superman in the film from director Zack Snyder.

The film also stars three-time Oscar® nominee Amy Adams (“The Fighter”) as Daily Planet journalist Lois Lane, and Oscar® nominee Laurence Fishburne (“What’s Love Got to Do with It”) as her editor-in-chief, Perry White. Starring as Clark Kent’s adoptive parents, Martha and Jonathan Kent, are Oscar® nominee Diane Lane (“Unfaithful”) and Academy Award® winner Kevin Costner (“Dances with Wolves”).

Squaring off against the superhero are two other surviving Kryptonians, the villainous General Zod, played by Oscar® nominee Michael Shannon (“Revolutionary Road”), and Faora, Zod’s evil partner, played by Antje Traue. Also from Superman’s native Krypton are Lara Lor-Van, Superman’s mother, played by Julia Ormond, and Superman’s father, Jor-El, portrayed by Academy Award® winner Russell Crowe (“Gladiator”).

Rounding out the cast are Harry Lennix as U.S. military man General Swanwick, as well as Christopher Meloni as Colonel Hardy.

“Man of Steel” is being produced by Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Deborah Snyder. The screenplay was written by David S. Goyer, from a story by Goyer and Nolan, based upon Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster and published by DC Comics. Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips are serving as executive producers.

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