UK's Prince Philip discharged from hospital

Prince Philip, the husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, left hospital on the eve of his 91st birthday on Saturday, five days after he was taken ill during celebrations to mark the monarch's 60 years on the throne.

Looking relaxed and in good spirits, the Duke of Edinburgh smiled and shook hands with staff outside the central London hospital where he has been treated for a bladder infection since Monday.

His illness overshadowed the later stages of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and meant the queen had to attend several events on her own, including a concert outside Buckingham Palace on Monday evening.

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"His Royal Highness left hospital today. He continues to improve and he will now continue his convalescence at home," a palace spokesman said.

Wearing a tweed jacket, white shirt and red tie, Philip waved at well-wishers and the media outside the King Edward VII Hospital before being driven away in a black Land Rover.

Video: Jubilee revelers flock to palace gates (on this page)

He nodded when asked if he was feeling better and looking forward to his birthday. He will celebrate with his family on Sunday, the palace said.

Philip was taken to hospital after spending hours on a ceremonial barge in driving rain and a cold wind as part of a flotilla of 1,000 vessels on the River Thames to mark the queen's landmark.

Royal aides said Philip was treated with antibiotics and made good progress during the week.

His grandsons Princes William and Harry, sons of heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, visited him in hospital on Friday.

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The Greek-born former sailor is known for his gaffes and off-the-cuff comments about groups such as the Chinese, deaf people and Australia's Aborigines.

But the longest serving consort in British history has also won admirers for his charity work and loyal support to the queen. She has described him as her "strength and stay" and once said she owes him "a debt greater than he would ever claim".

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China says Annan's Syria efforts more important than ever

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Reuters | June 08, 2012 | 04:02 AM EDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - China called on Friday for both sides in Syria to end violence and observe a peace plan put forward by U.N. envoy Kofi Annan, whose efforts were now more important than ever, as the clamor grows to back tougher action against the Syrian government.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon described as "unspeakable barbarity" the reported killing of at least 78 villagers by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and warned that a civil war was imminent.

Ban said hopes for consolidating the peace plan were fading and Annan himself warned the U.N. Security Council that the crisis in Syria could soon spiral out of control, diplomats said. Annan, Ban's predecessor as U.N. secretary-general, called for "substantial pressure" on Damascus to stop the violence.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin did not answer repeated questions about whether China endorses Annan's call for substantial pressure, but said both sides in Syria should stop the fighting.

"I think the Syrian government and opposition should both truly shoulder their responsibility and cease fire and halt violence," Liu told a daily news briefing. "Both sides have this responsibility because they both undertook this commitment.

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Mobile BYOD Security Can't Be Ignored | Business Computing World

Recent research from BT into BYOD policies revealed that although over four in five companies say they already allow BYOD or will do within the next 24 months, there are still significant security concerns, placing BYOD in the same threat league as cyber-security when it comes to corporate network risk.

It is one thing for employees to want to access organisational resources from within the corporate infrastructure ? the real problems come when it comes to integrating a BYOD policy with a cloud-based infrastructure. Given that both cloud and BYOD are here to stay, is it time for CIOs to start bringing cloud-based applications and BYOD together?

Although there is a risk looking at implementing both cloud and BYOD at the same time, it could also be argued that implementing an effective BYOD strategy without a cloud-based architecture is too costly. It seems that a truly effective BYOD model needs to be tightly integrated with a cloud-based architecture.

Of course these cloud solutions differ from the lighter cloud model where users interact with web based applications such as Google Docs to a virtual desktop model where they login to a portal and all share ?nailed down? applications and workspaces. Each of these models differs greatly in cost, support and security however both avenues should still lead to reduced total cost of ownership per employee.

Allowing a multitude of devices onto the corporate network obviously increases the risk of attack on the infrastructure, widening the loopholes available for attackers. It is often argued that CIOs would be better of catering only for a handful of the most popular devices, but although there is much to be said for reduced platform size, one aspect which should not be overlooked is the fact that these devices belong to the employees and traditional ?rules? and mandates for enforcing new updates may not simply work.

IT managers however should be able to address many of the obvious vulnerabilities through application tunnels, black-listing, whitelisting, and dynamic context-aware policies. This will of course be done along with blocking of rogue devices, unauthorised users, and non-compliant applications. Corporate governance and security frameworks however will be severely tested as employees leave along with sensitive enterprise data on their mobile devices.

Although device diversity can be an issue, with the possibility that cloud apps are unable to cope the demands of many differing OSs, mobile device management can help address this. One of the simplest methods is by only providing applications for platforms that the company wish to encourage. Should a company fear the widespread use of ?rooted? android devices and their associated security vulnerabilities, then they can attempt to steers employees to Blackberry or iOS applications for instance.

Mobile device management can deliver on manageability, maintenance and governance aspects for mobile applications and the mobile infrastructure landscape. It can also help with the major problem of lost devices and subsequently lost corporate data. An effective policy and prior education will ensure that the company can wipe the lost device without fears of a lawsuit. Of course, the company has to be informed that the device is lost.

This issue alone will give many IT managers nightmares. Mobile device management can also assist in the necessary review of the regulatory, industry, and corporate policies to which an organisation is beholden such as HIPAA or guidelines such as from the SEC. It is crucial that the corporation?s mobile strategy supports current compliance controls.

IT security is often said to be a blend of people, process, and technology ? a combination which is critical when considering BYOD. Educating users is crucial ? there has to be clear messages from management as to which applications are to be avoided?and ?why?. Educate the employees as to why the organisation feels it is a threat. It may also be wise to implement a tiered access level to cloud services/applications across the organisation so as to only allow access on an ?as needed basis?.

Mobile BYOD security is unchartered territory for IT professionals, though with an anticipated explosion in the number of smartphones and tablets used by employees in the next few years, it?s not an issue they can afford to ignore.

Kevin Curran

Kevin Curran is a Reader in Computer Science at the University of Ulster. His achievements include winning and managing UK & European Framework projects and Technology Transfer Schemes. He has published over 700 published works to date. He is the Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Ambient Computing and Intelligence (IJACI). He is a regular contributor to TV, radio and press on topical issues in computer science. Dr Curran is a senior member of the IEEE, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Fellow of the British Computer Society and is listed by Marquis in their prestigious Who?s Who in Science and Engineering, the Dictionary of International Biography and by Who?s Who in the World.

Kevin Curran is a Reader in Computer Science at the University of Ulster. His achievements include winning and managing UK & European Framework projects and Technology Transfer Schemes. He has published over 700 published works to date. He is the Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Ambient Computing and Intelligence (IJACI). He is a regular contributor to TV, radio and press on topical issues in computer science. Dr Curran is a senior member of the IEEE, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Fellow of the British Computer Society and is listed by Marquis in their prestigious Who?s Who in Science and Engineering, the Dictionary of International Biography and by Who?s Who in the World. ...less info

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3 Neat Personal Finance Apps | Chris Marshall

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Smartphone applications (commonly known simply as ?apps?) are all the rage these days. With the constant technological advancement of the iPhone and Android phones, new start-up companies have sprung up that just focus on apps, and in many cases they get even more specific than that, and focus on apps for specific niches. One such niche is personal finance and budgeting. Money is tight these days, and because of that there are numerous apps available on Smartphones (like iPhones and Androids) that help people keep track of their personal finances and helps them draft their own customized budget according to their income and expenses.

The benefits of these finance apps are numerous. For one thing, you have your phone with you at all times, and thus have a reminder of your budget at all times. This can help you stay honest to your budget and not stray from it. The convenience factor also plays a large role in your ability to meet and keep a personal budget.

iReconcile

iReconcile is one of the most popular personal finance apps available on the iPhone. This cellphone app is essentially an all-in-one personal finance accountant. It is like having a bank or a personal finance advisor at your fingertips 24/7. Among its many features are a built-in check register, charts and graphs that will break down your monthly expenses with a few clicks of the button and a back-up service, which allows you to download the information contained in the app onto your personal computer at home. The budget tracker in particular is quite impressive. It can break down your personal budget and track the money you spent in various categories (food, entertainment, debt, etc.) The budget tracker tool will project your spending habits into the future (monthly and yearly) and can even give you a rough estimate of your spending habits on a daily basis. All in all, it is a quick and easy tool to have on a phone and only costs $2.99 to download and $1.99 a month to use!

Expenditure

This app is somewhat similar to iReconcile, but is more focused on budget tracking via determining how much money you should spend on certain things. The allure of Expenditure is how easy it is to use. It doesn?t have all the graphic bells and whistles that others have, so it makes it much easier to navigate. This app stands out because it offers you a chance to document your purchases with a photo and a personalized note about the purchase, which can come in handy for any number of purposes. Expenditure is $1.99 a month.

Moneybook

Moneybook probably boasts more features than any other budgeting/ finance app. The style of the app is very basic and simple, but there are tons of features hidden underneath all of that. There are no graphs, but there are password protections for purchases you don?t want other to have access to. The Moneybook app costs $2.99.

James is an app developer and freelance writer, contributing content on a variety of topics. He hopes this article can help improve your credit and get you back in the money!

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