ICC to probe abuse allegations against ex-staffer

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) ? The International Criminal Court has ordered an independent inquiry into allegations that a former staff member in Congo sexually assaulted four people in the court's victims and witness protection program.

The court said Thursday that an initial probe that began in April "confirmed the seriousness of the allegations and the need for more detailed investigation."

No details of the alleged abuse have been released, but they are an embarrassment to the court, which is trying to end impunity for widespread rape and sex assaults in conflicts in Congo and elsewhere.

The court says a four-person panel of experts will probe the claims and also look into which managers were responsible for the alleged perpetrator and how the court reacted to the claims.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/icc-probe-abuse-allegations-against-ex-staffer-105045069.html

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How to get iMore to cover your apps and games

Today's Talk Mobile was all about helping developers better market their apps. Media outlets like iMore are an important part of that marketing, yet like any resource, we have our limits. We get dozens of app submissions a day and sometimes hundreds a week, but we only have time to cover a handful. And as much as we love developers and apps, we love our readers even more, and take our responsibility to them incredibly seriously. We're only ever going to offer them the very best apps and games we can find. To put it bluntly, if something looks or works like crap, we're not going anywhere near it.

So, if you're a developer and you've made an amazing app or game, what's the best way to ensure it gets featured on iMore? There's no absolute answer to that question -- it's a classic chaos equation -- but there's a lot of things that can help, and a few that can hinder:

Things that make our lives -- and covering your apps -- easier

1. Do direct your app submission to the appropriate email address. If you flood our inboxes with multiple emails to multiple people, it'll be harder for us to find it, and figure out who's looking at what. Here are your go-tos: iosapps@imore.com and macapps@imore.com.
2. Do send personal notes. If it's not written by a human, it's not reasonable to expect it to be read by a human. Over time we come to know and trust you, and that can't happen with robots.
3. Do keep it short. 1 to 2 paragraphs about why your app is awesome will always be read. Multiple paragraphs or pages of text are almost impenetrable. What kind of app is it, what does it do, and why's that super compelling for our readers -- that's all you ever have to tell us.
4. Do include pre-release options, when available. If it's a major app release, or a complicated app, we appreciate TestFlight or Hockey builds so we can do a good job, rather than a rushed one.
5. Do include an App Store link, post-release. If we can't find your app, we can't cover it.
6. Do include a link to a YouTube video, if you have one. Yes, we know the cool kids prefer Vimeo, but YouTube is the second biggest search engine in the world. (Would you refuse to list your website on Google and keep it exclusive to Bing?)
7. Do follow our writers on Twitter and App.net, and don't hesitate to message us there. The character limit means it's easy to get into quick back and forth discussions, and you can more easily find out which of us is into what kinds of apps, and target us more specifically. Again, be human.

Things that make our lives -- and covering your apps -- harder

1. Don't send us pages of text, .PDF or .DOC attachments, or canned press releases. We have to filter somehow, and that's a great sign there's no one who cares about the app or game behind it.
2. Don't contact us the day of release and expect coverage that day. It didn't take you an hour to make your app, it won't take us an hour to cover it. We actually try out the stuff we cover, and we appreciate the time to do it right.
3. Don't send us to Facebook pages, web sites, or anything other than your App Store page. Those are great for reaching potential customers and fans. We need a direct way to find your app so we can help you reach more potential customers.
4. Don't offer to write your review for us, or pay for us to do a review. We'll cut off any and all communications at that point. Integrity matters a great deal to us.
5. Don't be a dick. We'll cover your apps regardless because we're professionals, but we appreciate dealing with professionals as well.

Our ultimate goal here at iMore is to delight and serve our readers. That means finding them the best apps and games possible. If that app or game is yours, we want to know all about it so we can tell our readers all about it. Help us help you help them.

(And if any of this comes off as obnoxious, that's absolutely not the intent. It's simply the best way we've come up with to date to deal with the incredible amounts of app submissions we get on a daily basis, and balance it with the best interests of our readers. Wow them, and you'll have our attention, support, and gratitude.)

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheIphoneBlog/~3/12VlrPSMaLE/story01.htm

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Cherished 'Start' button returning to Windows software (Update)

Microsoft unveiled an update to its latest Windows operating system Thursday that included a return of a "Start" button that had been missed by longtime users of the computer software.

The tweaked version of the operating system, nicknamed Windows Blue, will be previewed on June 26 and will be a free update for users of Windows 8.1, according to the Redmond, Washington-based technology titan.

"It's Windows 8 even better," Windows program management corporate vice president Antoine Leblond said in a blog post.

"Windows 8.1 will deliver improvements and enhancements in key areas like personalization, search, the built-in apps, Windows Store experience and cloud connectivity."

Microsoft returned a well-known Windows logo to the lower left corner of computer screens in what was seen as a resurrection of a banished "Start" button missed by users.

"Not only will Windows 8.1 respond to customer feedback, but it will add new features and functionality that advance the touch experience and mobile computing's potential," Leblond said.

Windows upgrades include Bing-powered searches that expand Internet queries to include searching apps and files on computers along with data stored in Microsoft's online SkyDrive service.

The update comes amid a lukewarm reception for Windows 8, an operating system released last year to help the software giant transition from personal computers to tablets and other mobile devices.

It remained unclear whether the return of the "Start" button would placate Windows users who saw the icon as a simple way to get to tools or tasks laid out on desktop screens.

"All I know is that something is back, but until I get my hands on Windows 8.1, I won't know exactly what," said analyst Michael Cherry of Directions On Microsoft, which specializes in tracking the software colossus.

"I think the real problem is that there are no Windows 8 apps that are worth using, so everyone really just wants to get to the desktop first."

Cherry took advantage of the option of customizing Windows 8 on his computer and thus opposes the return of the Start button.

Microsoft's Brandon LeBlanc said a public preview of Windows 8.1 will be available starting on June 26, timed with the Microsoft developer conference in San Francisco.

Microsoft said recently it had sold than 100 million licenses for Windows 8 but that the update was planned after listening to customers.

Some analysts say Microsoft was forced to act because of slow adoption of Windows 8, which made some radical changes to the design of the desktop.

With Windows 8, Microsoft was trying to create a system that could be used on mobile touch screen devices while also serving the users of traditional PCs.

Microsoft launched Windows 8 last October, revamping its flagship system in an effort to make inroads in the fast-growing mobile segment. At the same time, it launched its Surface tablet computer.

Explore further: Windows 'Blue' set to preview June 26

? 2013 AFP

Source: http://phys.org/news/2013-05-cherished-button-windows-software.html

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