Chevrolet MyLink brings TuneIn Radio and Siri to the car

At CES 2013, Chevrolet was showing off Siri and TuneIn Radio apps working in their 2013 Spark and Sonic vehicles. All of the features you would expect are there, such as dictating messages to Siri and checking calendar appointments via voice. Of course, GM wants to make sure nobody's messing around with their phone while behind the wheel, so they lock down the TuneIn Radio app on iPhone when plugged in and connected to the car, and similarly, Siri will deny certain requests which would require more detailed viewing, such as anything that results in opening the browser. The Wi-Fi connection was pretty spotty at the show, so it was hard to get a bead on exactly how well the whole system would work on the road.

Though that's cool and all, the bigger story here is that GM is opening up their development environment with an SDK, enabling those in the iOS space to make new apps for Chevy cars. The general impression I got from their app ecosystem is that for now GM will be building the platform as something that's separate from traditional mobile apps with the occasional tie-in to smartphones. Siri is obviously another exception to that rule, but everything else was merely using the smartphone as a hotspot for data access. Slacker, iheartradio, and The Weather Channel are a few of the other early integration partners. There's a ton of potential in broadly tying mobile and automotive app ecosystems, akin to what Ford's doing with AppLink, but GM promises that they'll have APIs available for remote functions in late 2013. Those APIs includes starting the car, checking on vehicle diagnostics, and accessing location-based data. Previously, these kinds of functions were only opened up to select partners through the OnStar console. Apps for GM cars are built on HTML5, so at least iOS devs that lean heavily on it can port easily, and even those that don't should be able to cook something up quickly.

How many of you guys have an in-car smart dash system? Should the app ecosystems overlap in functions or exist separately? Developers that are interested in getting started with GM's system can get started over here.

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Flu vaccine shortages popping up as sickness spreads

Alina Pastoriza Garcia administers a flu vaccination to Russell Waddey at the CVS pharmacy's clinic on Dec. 4,??

It's not too late to get vaccinated against this season's particularly nasty flu outbreak, but you may have some trouble finding a flu shot.

On a call Friday to update reporters on the status of the outbreak, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Tom Frieden said that a high demand for the flu vaccine has created some "spot shortages" of the flu shot as people flood pharmacies and doctors' offices to get immunized. There have also been reports of shortages of the pediatric formulation of Tamiflu, which is used to treat children who have come down with the bug.

Flu season started more than a month early this year and is now widespread in 47 states, with 24 of those states and New York City reporting very high levels of disease. In some areas, the flu is mixing with a nasty stomach bug and an unusual outbreak of whooping cough. At least one hospital in Pennsylvania has erected a special flu tent to treat the high number of patients flooding their offices, and the city of Boston has declared a state of emergency because of the high number of cases.

On Thursday in flu-ridden New York City, one Duane Reade pharmacy in Times Square was out of vaccines altogether, turning away several people who asked for the shot. A pharmacist at a nearby Walgreens said the store ran out of vaccines a week earlier, but purchased more from a store in Queens and was vaccinating dozens of people each day.

Flu vaccine makers told CNN they have plenty of inventory of both the nasal spray and flu shot. The CDC, however, says most of the 135 million vaccine doses manufactured this year have already been administered.

Those who were vaccinated with this season's flu shot were about 62 percent less likely to have to go to the doctor's office for flu symptoms, the CDC says. It's not too late to get inoculated, though it takes about two weeks for the effects to fully set in.

The only part of the country not felled by the virus so far is the far West, but the flu may be on its way there. "Generally we do see flu essentially roll across the country," Frieden said.

CDC scientists are also seeing signs that the tide may be turning, at least in some Southern and Southeastern states where flu cases appear to be dropping off.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/cdc-spot-shortages-flu-vaccine-reported-disease-spreads-173709421.html

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Student arrested for attempted rape on College Hill

A 19-year-old WSU student was arrested on College Hill early Thursday morning for an alleged attempted rape, according to the Pullman Police Department.

Alexander Lee Jeung was arrested at about 1:20 a.m. on felony charges of second degree attempted rape and indecent liberties, as well as a misdemeanor charge for fourth degree assault.

Police said the victim, a 19-year-old female, was walking home when she noticed a man following her and attempting to hide from view. She became suspicious and called a friend, police said, but was attacked in a parking lot off of NE Maple Street. The man tackled and sexually attacked her, but fled when the victim screamed. A witness who heard the scream and saw the man fleeing called 911 and went to check on the woman.

The Pullman Police located Alexander Lee Jeung from the witness'description of the attacker's clothing and physical appearance. He was found on foot a couple blocks north of the alleged attack's location, police said.

The victim was treated at Pullman Regional Hospital for minor facial injuries she received during the attack.

Pullman Police Commander Chris Tennant said he wanted to compliment the male witness who took action.

"...(The witness) did not ignore the woman's screams, but was able to call 911 and give a good description of the suspect, which definitely aided in the arrest," Tennant said.

Jeung was transported to the Whitman County Jail early Thursday morning, police said.

"These types of stranger type attacks are rare," Tennant said. "So when you do have them, it's nice to be able to arrest somebody and hold them accountable for their actions."

Source: http://dailyevergreen.com/read/student-arrested-for-attempted-rape-on-college-hill

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Pink Smog Shoppe wedding: Carol Byron

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Jenny Packham?s Cascade gown and Kate Spade blue bow heels

Not that we?re biased because we live in LA, but the Smog Shoppe really is a fun wedding venue. It?s decorated with funky and retro tchotkes, a live succulent wall, it?s cozy and intimate, and it?s so easy to have both your ceremony & reception in the same spot. Every time we see a wedding from the shoppe we get excited to see how each couple makes the space their own.?Sweet Emilia Jane did a fabulous job with designing the florals and?Carol + Byron?s ?fun party? vibe while also incorporating details from their Chinese culture. It?s simply adorable!

blue chevron wedding invitations

For their wedding invitations, Carol + Byron started with a free printable download with a bold chevron pattern. With the help of friends they adjusted it to suit their tastes then used the design everywhere pretty paper could be involved ? their programs, menus, escort cards, and table names.

pink and purple boutonnieres

Jenny Packham?s Cascade gown

bird cage veil and drop crystal earrings

pale peach peony bouquet

Carol?s romantic bouquet recipe: garden roses, ranunculus, stock, astilbe, lisianthus, dusty miller, and eucalyptus.

ombre purple carnation boutonniere

bird cage veil and crystal drop earrings

Jenny Packham?s Cascade gown and grey Bonobos suit

navy bridesmaid dresses

large bloomed pink peony bouquet

jar vases along the aisle and chevron wedding programs

"Here comes the bride" burlap sign

That fun ?here comes the bride sign? those two cuties are holding was hand painted by Carol?s maid of honor, Irene the morning of the wedding!

pink peony bridesmaid bouquets

Smog Shopper wedding ceremony

lambs ear and peony floral arrangements

chevron escort cards

rustic wooden tables and decorative balloons

chevron table card settings and bud vases

decorative balloons

gold "xoxo" balloons

simple white vases and chevron table runner

chevron table runner and menus

Another DIY by one of Carol?s bridesmaids were these sewn chevron table runners. Love them!

chevron menus and candies

Their wedding favors were Taiwanese pineapple cakes flown from Taiwan by Carol?s parents.

Smog Shoppe wedding reception

white frosted wedding cake and simple pink flower detail

decorative balloon portrait

I heard this many times before but it didn?t stick so I?ll say it again! ?The whole day and night is a blur and you really want to be able to enjoy it and hang out with all of your guests. So, hire a wedding coordinator if you can and if you can?t then assign tasks to family and friends. They will be happy to help you and be part of the wedding. Make sure that you don?t have to deal with any tasks like paying your vendors or keeping track of the schedule. Plan what you can beforehand, hand out assignments, and have one person be the main contact person. Just enjoy the moment because the next day it will all feel like an amazing dream! Also there may be things that go wrong but don?t fixate on them! ?The next day we worried about what went wrong and turns out we were the only ones who noticed or cared!

Great advice that?s always worth repearting. Congratulations Carol + Byron!

Photographer:?Kari Kochar?/?Wedding?Coordinator + Florals:?Sweet Emilia Jane?/?Caterer: Whoa Nelly! Catering?/?Wedding Cake: Cake Monkey Bakery?/?Hair & Makeup:?Susie Chhuor?/?Officiant: Teddy Chao (friend) /?Rentals: Premiere Party Rents?/?Venue: Smog Shoppe?/?Videographer: Clint Gage (friend) /?Valet: Jeffery Valet?/?Alchohol & Beverages: K+L Wines?/?DJ: DJ Lady Sinclair?/?Musicians: Angelica Strings?/ Wedding invitation: Free printable from Wedding Chicks / Wedding Dress: Jenny Yoo /?Birdcage veil: Sara Gabriel /?Bride?s shoes: Kate Spade /?Bride?s rings: victorian antique from Bell and Bird /?Bride?s purse: borrowed from maid of honor /?Bridal and Bridesmaids Jewelry: Kendra Scott /?Bridesmaid?s dresses: their own /?Groom?s ring: etsy /?Groom?s Suit: Prada /?Groom?s tie: Hugo Boss /?Groom?s shoes: HELM Boots /?Groomsmen?s suits: their own /?Groomsmen?s shirts and ties: Banana Republic

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Apple tackles scammers with new App Store rule

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Apple has updated its App Store rules to prevent scammers from being able to change the screenshots displayed with their app descriptions after Apple has approved it.

Apple will now approve an app with a set of screenshots that will remain the same until the developer submits an update for approval.

?Beginning January 9, app screenshots will be locked in iTunes Connect once your app has been approved. New screenshots may be uploaded when you submit a binary for an update to an existing app or a new app,? Apple?announced?on its Developer Portal on Thursday.

Previously, scammers could upload screenshots that would enable them to get their app approved by Apple, and then switch them for screenshots from a different popular app to trick customers.

An example of the scam is the unofficial Pokemon Yellow app that arrived on the App Store last February. Its developers fooled Apple into approving it by using an inconspicuous set of screenshots, and then replaced them with screenshots from Nintendo?s official game to deceive customers into buying it.

The app was purchased by thousands of customers, but it would crash upon opening for every single person who had tried it. Apple later pulled the app when it climbed to the top of the paid App charts, but not before people had spent money on it.

So Apple?s new rule is reassuring for customers who have been tricked into buying an app before. However, for innocent developers who want to change a screenshot without updating their app, the rule might not be as welcome.

Source: http://www.macworld.com.au/news/apple-tackles-scammers-with-new-app-store-rule-84190/

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