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Samsung’s special edition r450 coming to MetroPCS

Samsung has recently announced an allicane with tattoo artist Mark Machado to bring a special edition r450 to MetroPCS.

As you can see, this device will feature designs by Mark Machado (who goes by Mister Cartoon) on the exterior fo the phone along with similarly designed backgrounds, animations and ringtones.

Furthermore, Samsung and MetroPCS have said that there will only be 30,010 Mister Cartoon edition r450s made so if you are looking to get down on this device you better do is soon.

via SUN

Square iPhone app lets you charge credit cards on the go

In the past there have been several offerings for those who want to use their iPhone to charge one of their customers credit card but they require you to punch in the card’s entire number.

A recently announced project codenamed Square is looking to remedy that as it will make use of a magentic-strip reader that plugs into the iPhone’s headphone port. All users of the app need to do is swipe the card, punch in the amount and have the customer sign right on the phone. After the transaction is complete it is geotagged and a receipt is sent via email.

There’s no word on when exactly this will hit the market but when it does it is sure to be very valuable to those who do selling on the go.

Read (CoolHunting)

Samsung’s i5700 Galaxy-lite approved by Wi-Fi Alliance

Samsung’s Android-powered i7500 Galaxy has been around for some time now but has yet to find its way onto a US carrier. However, Samsung seems to have the device’s younger sibling, the i5700 Galaxy-lite, in the works.

What you see above is a document released by the Wi-Fi Alliance effectively approving said device. Now, we have virtually no details on the Galaxy-lite other than that it features WiFi and will almost definitely be running Android.

However, we’ll keep you posted once Samsung officially announces the i5700 Galaxy-lite.

via EngadgetMobile

Assistant Professor, History

Castleton State College invites applications for a new joint tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2010. The position will be shared equally between Women’s and Gender Studies and one of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work, or Political Science.
The successful candidate will coordinate the Women’s and Gender Studies program and chair the WGS committee. S/he will teach and develop core courses in the interdisciplinary WGS Program. Half the teaching load will be devoted to the home discipline and department. The Women’s and Gender Studies program will be housed in the home department, and tenure will reside in Sociology, Political Science or Social Work as appropriate.
Candidates should have a Ph.D in Women’s Studies or related field with Master’s or equivalent credentials in Sociology or Political Science; or a Ph.D in Sociology or Political Science with graduate credentials in Women’s Studies or related field (preferably a Master’s degree or Ph.D examination field); or an MSW, DSW or Ph.D in Social Work with credentials in Women’s Studies or related field (preferably a Master’s degree). Teaching experience is preferred. In any case, ABD will be considered if the candidate is likely to complete the required degree before August 2010.
Castleton places a special value on the teaching role of its faculty, and candidates for this position will be evaluated principally on the basis of their potential to be outstanding teachers. Additionally, as coordinator of the Women’s and Gender Studies program, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and students across disciplines and departments are essential criteria. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates eager to contribute to Castleton’s commitments to civic engagement, service-learning (including global service-learning), sustainability, and support for K-12 public schools.
Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of interest, teaching philosophy statement, evidence of teaching excellence if possible, curriculum vitae (including transcripts), three letters of recommendation and a completed Castleton application (available on www.castleton.edu). Castleton State College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant Professor, tenure track, beginning fall, 2010. AOS: Ethics and/or Philosophy of Science.

Assistant Professor, tenure track, beginning fall, 2010. AOS: Ethics and/or Philosophy of Science.

AOC: Ethics and/or Philosophy of Science and History of Philosophy. Ph.D. in hand at time of application required. Applicants should be dynamic and flexible and be able to contribute effectively to the university’s required six-credit Intellectual Heritage sequence. The candidate hired will cooperate creatively in a highly collegial department of thirteen representing five disciplines. Desirable upper-level offerings include electives to support the new Humanities and Science major, and to offer a practical philosophical perspective on the basic questions of existence. Evidence of potential/record of scholarly publication required. The usual teaching load will be three courses per semester.

Interested candidates should mail or email current CV, three letters of reference, sample course syllabi, a statement of approach to teaching, and any appropriate evaluations of teaching to:

Email: k.murphy@usp.edu

or

Kevin Murphy
Chair, Department of Humanities
The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495.

Review of applications will begin on November 15

Note: Applicants should indicate if they are planning to attend the American Philosophical Association meeting in NYC in December.

USP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Assistant Professor, Modern Japan

MODERN JAPAN

The University of Southern California invites applications for a tenure-track position in Modern Japan at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2010. Applicant must have completed his or her Ph.D. by that date. Depending on the final candidate’s qualifications, the appointment will be in either the History Department or Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. Specialization and time period are open, and could include the history, culture, thought and literature of the Tokugawa to Shōwa periods. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in his or her home department, and work productively with colleagues in Japanese and East Asian studies across several departments. USC provides a rich environment in which to teach and do research on Japan, given our active graduate programs, library research collections, East Asian Studies Center, and resources in the larger Los Angeles metropolitan area. Please email a letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample (article length) to ModJapan@college.usc.edu. Materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be mailed to Modern Japan Search, Department of History, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0034. The application deadline is November 16 or until the position is filled. USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor, History

Castleton State College invites applications for a new joint tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2010. The position will be shared equally between Women’s and Gender Studies and one of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work, or Political Science.
The successful candidate will coordinate the Women’s and Gender Studies program and chair the WGS committee. S/he will teach and develop core courses in the interdisciplinary WGS Program. Half the teaching load will be devoted to the home discipline and department. The Women’s and Gender Studies program will be housed in the home department, and tenure will reside in Sociology, Political Science or Social Work as appropriate.
Candidates should have a Ph.D in Women’s Studies or related field with Master’s or equivalent credentials in Sociology or Political Science; or a Ph.D in Sociology or Political Science with graduate credentials in Women’s Studies or related field (preferably a Master’s degree or Ph.D examination field); or an MSW, DSW or Ph.D in Social Work with credentials in Women’s Studies or related field (preferably a Master’s degree). Teaching experience is preferred. In any case, ABD will be considered if the candidate is likely to complete the required degree before August 2010.
Castleton places a special value on the teaching role of its faculty, and candidates for this position will be evaluated principally on the basis of their potential to be outstanding teachers. Additionally, as coordinator of the Women’s and Gender Studies program, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and students across disciplines and departments are essential criteria. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates eager to contribute to Castleton’s commitments to civic engagement, service-learning (including global service-learning), sustainability, and support for K-12 public schools.
Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of interest, teaching philosophy statement, evidence of teaching excellence if possible, curriculum vitae (including transcripts), three letters of recommendation and a completed Castleton application (available on www.castleton.edu). Castleton State College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant Professor, tenure track, beginning fall, 2010. AOS: Ethics and/or Philosophy of Science.

Assistant Professor, tenure track, beginning fall, 2010. AOS: Ethics and/or Philosophy of Science.

AOC: Ethics and/or Philosophy of Science and History of Philosophy. Ph.D. in hand at time of application required. Applicants should be dynamic and flexible and be able to contribute effectively to the university’s required six-credit Intellectual Heritage sequence. The candidate hired will cooperate creatively in a highly collegial department of thirteen representing five disciplines. Desirable upper-level offerings include electives to support the new Humanities and Science major, and to offer a practical philosophical perspective on the basic questions of existence. Evidence of potential/record of scholarly publication required. The usual teaching load will be three courses per semester.

Interested candidates should mail or email current CV, three letters of reference, sample course syllabi, a statement of approach to teaching, and any appropriate evaluations of teaching to:

Email: k.murphy@usp.edu

or

Kevin Murphy
Chair, Department of Humanities
The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495.

Review of applications will begin on November 15

Note: Applicants should indicate if they are planning to attend the American Philosophical Association meeting in NYC in December.

USP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Assistant Professor, Modern Japan

MODERN JAPAN

The University of Southern California invites applications for a tenure-track position in Modern Japan at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2010. Applicant must have completed his or her Ph.D. by that date. Depending on the final candidate’s qualifications, the appointment will be in either the History Department or Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. Specialization and time period are open, and could include the history, culture, thought and literature of the Tokugawa to Shōwa periods. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in his or her home department, and work productively with colleagues in Japanese and East Asian studies across several departments. USC provides a rich environment in which to teach and do research on Japan, given our active graduate programs, library research collections, East Asian Studies Center, and resources in the larger Los Angeles metropolitan area. Please email a letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample (article length) to ModJapan@college.usc.edu. Materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be mailed to Modern Japan Search, Department of History, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0034. The application deadline is November 16 or until the position is filled. USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.