Did you know that June 30th is the busiest moving day in Canada? According to the most recent census results, approximately 1.6 million Canadian families move every year, and around 13% of those moves take place in June. Of those moves, one-third happen on June 30th!
First, it's the end of the school year, which makes it a more convenient time for families with children to move. In addition, not only is it the end of the month, which is a very common time for the change over of homes, but June 30 gives people an extra day to get their move done because it runs into July 1, which is Canada D24ay and often results in a long weekend. And of course, no matter where you live in Canada, June 30th is usually a safe bet for good weather, which is always a nice thing to have on moving day!
BigSteelBox has been providing Canadians with local and long distance moving services and mobile storage for over a decade. We're committed to truly understanding our customers' needs and helping make your move as stress-free as possible. After supporting over 38,000 Canadians with their moving and storage needs over the years, we've seen it all when it comes to packing up and relocating. And, while moving is an exciting time for many families, it's often a very stressful time too.
As June 30th draws closer, we thought it would be helpful to share the most common causes of stress that can happen while moving, and offer solutions so you can avoid them next time you move.
The key to every successful move is planning ahead. But, even if you have everything packed into moving boxes for the day of your move, there is still a lot of work to do to get those boxes, furniture and other items out of your current home and into your new home. The thought of having to pack, load, move, and unpack all your stuff in one day is a very stressful scenario for anyone.
With BigSteelBox, we'll deliver your Box as far in advance of moving day as you want. This allows you to pack on your own timeline. Once your BigSteelBox is full, we'll pick it up and move it to your new home where you can take your time unpacking it as well. And, if your new home isn't quite ready yet, no problem! We can move your loaded BigSteelBox to one of our secure locations until you're ready to have it delivered to your new home.
Will everything make it to my new home in one piece?
Will I have to replace anything after the move?
We know that moving to a new home is no easy task, that's why BigSteelBox makes sure our customers know what to expect from us throughout the process and we'll provide you with packing tips to help you every step of the way. With BigSteelBox, you can take your time packing so you know your things are being well cared for throughout that process.
Once your BigSteelBox is packed and your items are secured you can rest assured knowing your things will be safe inside the container. Our Boxes are wind, water and rodent-proof, and they come equipped with a Lock Box that protects your padlock from bolt cutters and theft. And, with BigSteelBox, you keep the key so you know that no one else will be able to access your things at any point while they are inside your moving container.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your move-out and move-in dates don't quite line up? This happens a lot more often than you might think, especially if you are selling and buying in a hot market.
Maybe the finishing touches are being put on your new home and it isn't quite ready for move-in, or maybe the closing and possession dates don't line up between your old home and new one. With a BigSteelBox, you can keep your BigSteelBox at one of our secure locations for as long as you need interim storage. We'll deliver your BigSteelBox to your new home as soon as you're ready for it.
You may have heard the horror stories of being stuck with an exorbitant bill after a move. If you've been shopping around for a long distance moving company, you're probably aware that many moving companies quote and charge based on weight. Unfortunately, it's common for the final bill to be quite a bit higher than the quote with this method, simply because the weight of your items ends up being more than anticipated.
Reputable moving companies will try and give you an accurate estimation of the weight based on your items and size of home, but the final bill is always based on the weight reported at the scale after the truck is fully loaded. This is how most of the extra charges occur.
The most important thing you can do is pay attention to the cost per pound on your estimate. This is obviously the most variable number, and can increase dramatically if the weight is under estimated.
For this reason, if you are using a moving company that charges by weight, we strongly recommend you have the company visit your home to inspect your things so they can provide a realistic quote and you can avoid hidden fees in the end.
Most moving companies will give estimates based on a load of 4,000 - 5,000 lbs. To put this into perspective, a 20-foot BigSteelBox (which is the size needed to move most 3 to 4 bedroom homes) will hold up to 10,000 lbs. At BigSteelBox, we charge based on the number and size of moving containers you need, and the distance of the move. This means we can quote a firm price before your move, and there won't be any hidden fees or variable costs at the end of the move.
If you're using a moving truck company to help you with a local move, they will most likely charge an hourly rate based on the size of the truck and the number of people on the crew. This is more predictable than charging by weight, but you still need to have a realistic expectation for how long the move will take. Make sure you understand the expectations for coffee breaks and lunch breaks, and that you'll also likely be charged for transportation from the company's office and the two homes.
With BigSteelBox the price we quote you is the price you'll pay.
The last major cause of stress Canadians encounter is sorting through their belongings. Deciding what to take with you, what to store, and what to say goodbye to is a challenging and time-consuming process.
BigSteelBox can lessen the stress associated with this process by providing you with more options and extra time to sort through your things. If you need easy access to your items but don't have room in your house or garage, we can help.
You can store your BigSteelBox on your property for as long as you need it, so your things are right outside your front door, or you can have it moved to one of our secure locations. Even when your Box is being kept at our storage yard, you can get access to your things whenever you need to, just give us 24 hours notice to have it set out in our customer access area.
Understanding the moving and storage needs of Canadians is one of our top priorities at BigSteelBox, and we'll continue to monitor these needs as they evolve. We believe that moving and storing your belongings doesn't have to be stressful.
We pride ourselves on providing simple, yet innovative moving and mobile storage solutions, while also providing an excellent customer experience. In the end, our goal is to deliver a stress-free move, every time.
We will deliver a BigSteelBox shipping container to your home and you pack it at your own pace.
You can either keep your BigSteelBox on your property for as long as you need it, or we can pick it up and move it to one of our secure storage facilities until you need it delivered again to your current home or a new home.
Even if you choose to store your BigSteelBox at one of our locations, you can still get access to it – just give us a call 24 hours before you plan to arrive, and will have your container set out in our customer access area (Note: access to loaded containers on our site is available at most locations - contact us for details).
If you're looking for a moving or mobile storage solution, we'd love to help! Request your free quote online today, or give us a call at 1-800-373-1187 to speak directly with a BigSteelBox Storage Consultant.


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The Buffalo Bills Quarterback Succession Plan
Zach Vaughn
Last Sunday, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Las Vegas Raiders but almost lost their quarterback. With five minutes left in the second quarter, Josh Allen hiked the ball and looked downfield on third down. He couldn't find an open receiver so he did what he does best: he extended the play. Allen scrambled to the left and made a ridiculous flick pass to Stefon Diggs as he was going to the ground to avoid a sack and set up a 34-yard field goal. It was one of those "hero ball" plays that give Bills fans heart palpitations, but it worked. This play was scary for a different reason, as Raiders edge rusher Arden Key landed on Allen's back, which led to a left shoulder injury.
I immediately thought that the game, and possibly the season, was over because the whole offense relies on his arm and athleticism. Fortunately, it was a sprain to his non-throwing shoulder, and he was back on the field for the second half. However, in light of that injury and the recent coronavirus outbreak in Tennessee, I began to think about what would happen if Josh Allen went down for a prolonged period of time. In order to stave off disaster, every prosperous business, government, and, yes, NFL team, has to have a succession plan in the event their leader is incapacitated. So join me, as I explore both practical and irrational options to fill out a succession plan for the most important position in the free world: Quarterback of the Buffalo Bills. (Cue the theme music from HBO's Succession.)
Note: This is intended to be an extensive, US constitution style line of succession for the quarterback position, consisting of current Bills players.
The Line of Succession
1.) Matt Barkley
If Josh Allen goes down, the first man up would be Matt Barkley. The 8-year veteran has started in a pinch before, beating the Jets less than 10 days after signing with the Bills in 2018. The downside here is that Barkley does not have the arm to execute the deep passing element of the spread offense, which will severely limit the offense's effectiveness.
2.) Jake Fromm
If Barkley goes down in practice because of a missed Brian Winters block, the next man up would likely be Jake Fromm. Buffalo's likely good neighbor (and 2020 fifth-round pick) has been limited in practice every week because he is McDermott's insurance policy at the position. However, Fromm also does not have a strong arm and lacks experience against professional caliber defenses. (No offense to the SEC conference or FBS, but defense is not the first thing that comes to mind when I think of college football.)
3.) Davis Webb
If Jake Fromm finds himself ralphing uncontrollably before his professional debut and gets locked in the restroom, Davis Webb would then be in line to start at quarterback. The former third-round pick has spent the past two seasons on Buffalo's practice squad learning Brian Daboll's offense and playing scout team safety. He has a stronger arm than both Barkley and Fromm but also has limited experience in game situations.
4.) John Brown
If Davis Webb was to slip on a banana peel jogging onto the field and break his ankle, John Brown would take over. He is the most recent non-quarterback to throw a pass for the Bills, so he would be a natural choice in an emergency situation.
5.) Dawson Knox
Now let's say that John Brown feels some discomfort from throwing so many dimes on the run and has to leave the game. At that point, Dawson Knox would take over as the signal caller. Knox played quarterback in high school before converting to tight end at Ole Miss, so he has experience running an offense.
6.) Devin Singletary
However, once Dawson Knox fumbles the ball (because we all know he will drop it at some point), he would likely be benched for Devin Singletary. You're probably thinking, why would you move your starting running back to quarterback? First of all, we crossed that bridge a while ago. Secondly, he played pee wee football against Lamar Jackson, so he knows the position well. Plus, as I mentioned in a previous article, he has the ability to make people miss in the open field, so he could run an effective read-option attack.
7.) Isaiah McKenzie
Eventually, Motor will need to refuel. At this point, Isaiah McKenzie will take over. He can use his versatility and speed to become the first player in NFL history to run a one-man jet sweep.
8.) Lee Smith
When the offense faces a short-yardage or goal-line situation, they will have to sub in Lee Smith, the only pass-catching offensive lineman on the team not named Dion Dawkins. He would run over linemen and drag linebackers around like toddlers grabbing their father's legs in his pursuit for one-yard touchdowns.
9.) T.J. Yeldon
Now, with Singletary and McKenzie still gassed and Lee Smith useless in long-yardage situations, T.J. Yeldon would finally get to see the field…
10.) Reggie Gilliam
…For three plays before being replaced by Reggie Gilliam. The undrafted H-back from Toledo can catch, run, and block, making him a solid option to run the wildcat offense.
The 2020 season is the living embodiment of Murphy's Law. Anything and everything seems to be going wrong as players are dropping like flies. The Bills need to brace themselves for the possibility of losing key contributors at any position, including quarterback.
What do you think? Is there any current Bill that you feel would do well as an emergency quarterback? Am I completely nuts? Did I just jinx Josh Allen? Let me know on Twitter (@zvaughn2712).
Related Topics:Buffalo BillsBuffalo Bills Depth ChartBuffalo Bills InjuriesBuffalo Bills InjuryBuffalo Bills QuarterbackBuffalo Bills RosterDavis WebbDawson KnoxDevin SingletaryIsaiah McKenzieJake FrommJohn BrownJosh AllenJosh Allen Shoulder InjuryLee SmithMatt BarkleyReggie GillaimRoster for Buffalo BillsT.J. Yeldon
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Zach is the Editor in Chief of Buffalo Fanatics. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @zvaughn2712

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How did Jasjit become Jimmy in Bollywood?
Kumkum Bhagya: Will Pragya be able to stop Abhi from signing the 'divorce papers'?
There is a still a part of the hit 1996 film "Maachis" that actor Jimmy Sheirgill is carrying with him and that is the name of his character.
When the actor along with colleague Irrfan Khan came on the sets of "The Kapil Sharma Show" to promote their forthcoming film "Madaari", Jimmy shared how his name was changed.
"While shooting for my first film 'Maachis', my character name was Jimmy and I liked that name very much," Jimmy said in a statement.
The episode with the stars will air on Sunday on Sony Entertainment Television.


The first machine patented in the United States that showed animated pictures or movies was a device called the "wheel of life" or "zoopraxiscope". Patented in 1867 by William Lincoln, moving drawings or photographs were watched through a slit in the zoopraxiscope. However, this was a far cry from motion pictures as we know them today. Modern motion picture making began with the invention of the motion picture camera.
The Frenchman Louis Lumiere is often credited as inventing the first motion picture camera in 1895. But in truth, several others had made similar inventions around the same time as Lumiere. What Lumiere invented was a portable motion-picture camera, film processing unit and projector called the Cinematographe, three functions covered in one invention.
The Cinematographe made motion pictures very popular, and it could be better be said that Lumiere's invention began the motion picture era. In 1895, Lumiere and his brother were the first to present projected, moving, photographic, pictures to a paying audience of more that one person.
The Lumiere brothers were not the first to project film. In 1891, the Edison company successfully demonstrated the Kinetoscope, which enabled one person at a time to view moving pictures. Later in 1896, Edison showed his improved Vitascope projector and it was the first commercially, successful, projector in the U.S..


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Nella mitologia greca, Ideo è un araldo troiano, nonché auriga privato del carro di Priamo al tempo della guerra di Troia. Omero lo presenta come il sostituto del re nei momenti in cui Achei e Troiani trattano pacificamente per risolvere il conflitto senza scontri di massa, bensì tramite leali duelli. Il suo ruolo di guidatore di carri è invece esplicitato nel XXIV libro del poema, quando scorta l'anziano re presso la tenda di Achille.

Il mito

Prima della guerra
Gli scritti che citano Ideo anteriormente al conflitto troiano sono scarsissimi; un frammento saffico afferma che l'araldo arrivò correndo a Troia da Tebe Ipoplacia, annunciando l'imminente matrimonio di Ettore e Andromaca, che gli abitanti accolsero con acclamate manifestazioni di gioia ed una grandissima partecipazione emotiva.

Nel conflitto
Nel libro III dell'Iliade, Achei e Troiani stabilirono di mettere fine alle ostilità tramite un regolare duello tra Paride e Menelao; nel caso in cui a vincere sarebbe stato il primo, i Troiani avrebbero potuto tenersi la donna rapita, Elena; in caso contrario, quest'ultima sarebbe stata restituita al legittimo marito, Menelao appunto. Ideo, carico dei preziosi crateri e delle coppe lucenti simboleggianti il patto, riferì personalmente a Priamo quanto era stato deciso, invitandolo a raggiungere il campo di battaglia per assistere allo scontro.

Note

Partecipanti alla guerra di Troia
Personaggi dell'Iliade

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The Wych Elm
A Dubray Staff Recommended Read.
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
With a loving girlfriend, close family, good mates and a promising career, Toby has always been lucky, until a brutal attack forces him to take refuge in The Ivy House, his ancestral home, where everything changes… In this tale of memory, secrets, families and fortune, we see how thoughtless decisions can alter one's path in ways difficult to foresee and impossible to undo, with consequences rolling darkly down through the family tree. Compelling and darkly beautiful, this is incendiary literary crime.
- Recommended by Karina Clifford, Dubray Stillorgan
For me it all goes back to that night, the dark corroded hinge between before and after, the slipped-in sheet of trick glass that tints everything on one side in its own murky colours and leaves everything on the other luminous and untouchable.
One night changes everything for Toby. He's always led a charmed life - until a brutal attack leaves him damaged and traumatised, unsure even of the person he used to be. He seeks refuge at his family's ancestral home, the Ivy House, filled with memories of wild-strawberry summers and teenage parties with his cousins.
But not long after Toby's arrival, a discovery is made: a skull, tucked neatly inside the old wych elm in the garden.
As detectives begin to close in, Toby is forced to examine everything he thought he knew about his family, his past, and himself.
A spellbinding standalone from a literary writer who turns the crime genre inside out, The Wych Elm asks what we become, and what we're capable of, if we no longer know who we are.


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France: The Forgotten Tunisian Refugees of #Botzaris36
Translation posted 1 August 2011 21:24 GMT 1	 · Written by Anna Gueye Translated by Laura Venables
Categories: Middle East & North Africa, Western Europe, France, Tunisia, Citizen Media, Human Rights, Humanitarian Response, International Relations, Refugees
This page is part of our special coverage Tunisia Revolution 2011 [1].
After several months of wandering, 30 Tunisian migrants are currently sleeping rough in a park in Paris. #Botzaris36 [2] [fr] is the hashtag launched on Twitter to help them out both financially and legally, in what is a complicated legal and political situation involving France and Tunisia.
Support comes mainly from the Botzaris36 [3] [fr] blog and the grass roots organization Action tunisienne [4] [fr], including several French and Tunisian activists, such as Amira Yahyaoui (@Mira404 [5]), @menilmuche [6], Tunisian activist @Ooouups [7], @Pierrederuelle [8] and Jérôme Godard (@leclown [9]).
@actiontun [10] tweeted in August under the hashtag #Botzaris36 [11]:
If I can't help with money, I can help with my arms or simply by being there.
On May 31, 2011, after a long journey from Tunisia triggered by the fall of Ben Ali, the Tunisians migrants arrived in France via the Italian island of Lampedusa [12] [fr]. Some had papers from the Italian government which allowed them to stay in Europe for several months.
Sophie Lebrun, who is involved in helping the group out on Twitter [13] [fr], explains the migrants' situation on Témoignage chrétien [14][fr], as well as the origin of the hashtag #Botzaris36:
Some Tunisian migrants [have] taken over the "Tunisian Cultural Centre" located at 36, rue Botzaris, in Paris, in order to have a roof over their heads, a place to put a mattress and to rest after an exhausting journey, weeks of wandering and days of battling – in vain – so that the documents given to them by the Italian authorities might be accepted in France.
36 rue Botzaris, "Annexe" of the Tunisian Ambassy in Paris. Image by empanada_paris on Flickr (CC license 2.0).
Blogger Menilmuche [16], who has been following the situation of the Tunisian migrants on his blog from the start, described the occupation of the Tunisian Cultural Centre [17] [fr] at 36 rue Botzaris on May 31:
Around 50 Tunisians from Lampedusa [18] [fr] piled into the Tunisian Cultural Centre on Tuesday, May 31, on rue Botzaris, located on the outskirts of the Buttes-Chaumont park in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, asking for "a helping hand" from their ambassador. This building has an extraterritorial status, comparable to that of an embassy.
The Tunisian Cultural Centre on rue Botzaris has revealed itself to be a sensitive point of the Ben Ali era in France. In a post entitled "The neglected importance of rue Botzaris [19]" [fr], Menilmuche explains:
This stronghold represents one of the bases from which the Tunisian regime control[led], repress[ed] and attack[ed] the Tunisian community in France. It was from this place that Ben Ali's orders came, where attacks, intimidation tactics and slander against Tunisian refugees took place.
One of the entrances into 36 rue Botzaris, a Tunisian enclave in Paris – Photo by Fabien Abitbol, who authorized its reproduction
Blog Fhimt has provided a translation into French [21] of a report by news channel Al Jazeera. This report outlines the discoveries made during their stay by the occupants, in the archives of this very strange building – a former meeting place of the RCD, dictactor Ben Ali's political party.
By order of the Tunisian authorities [22] [fr], 36 rue Botzaris was evacuated [23] by the French authorities on June 16. On website Owni, Olivier Tesquest covered the legal and political implications [24] of this sticky dossier for the Tunisian and French governments. On June 17, he reported [25]:
Within 72 hours, a third of the documents from 36 rue Botzaris disappeared, the police evacuated the building and the (Tunisian) ambassador reclaimed possession of the building.
Since the evacuation of 36 rue Botzaris, few polititians – aside from the MP of the Ardèche French constituency, Pascal Terrasse – have bothered to enquire about the Tunisians who are currently surviving in Buttes Chaumont Park. However, François Hollande, a presidential candidate for the 2012 election, has responded to the appeal launched on Twitter [3] [fr]:
@fhollande [26]: #Botzaris36 [27] je ne serai pas présent ce soir, mais je suis votre situation de près. Je viendrai dans les prochains jours. Je m'y engage.
Vincent PfRuner has posted a photo essay [28] [fr] on the journey of the "Tunisians of Lampedusa".
URL to article: https://globalvoices.org/2011/08/01/france-the-forgotten-tunisian-refugees-of-botzaris36/
[1] Tunisia Revolution 2011: https://globalvoicesonline.org/specialcoverage/tunisia-uprising-201011/
[2] #Botzaris36: http://twitter.com/#!/search/%23Botzaris36
[3] Botzaris36: http://www.botzaris36.org/
[4] Action tunisienne: http://actiontunisienne.com/botzaris36-dons-pour-les-migrants-tunisiens
[5] @Mira404: http://twitter.com/Mira404
[6] @menilmuche: http://fr.twitter.com/
[7] @Ooouups: http://twitter.com/Ooouups
[8] @Pierrederuelle: http://twitter.com/
[9] @leclown: http://twitter.com/leclown
[10] @actiontun: https://twitter.com/#!/ActionTun/status/96584299863740416
[11] #Botzaris36: https://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Botzaris36
[12] Lampedusa: http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lampedusa
[13] on Twitter: http://www.liberation.fr/societe/01012344708-botzaris36-la-twitt-campagne-pour-les-migrants-tunisiens
[14] Témoignage chrétien : http://www.temoignagechretien.fr/ARTICLES/Societe/Botzaris-un-immeuble-et-des-hommes/Default-18-2819.xhtml
[15] Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/empanada_paris/5845086263/in/set-72157626989779870/
[16] Menilmuche: http://menilmontant.typepad.fr/mon_weblog/
[17] the occupation of the Tunisian Cultural Centre: http://menilmontant.typepad.fr/mon_weblog/2011/05/un-centre-culturel-tunisien-occupe.html
[18] Tunisians from Lampedusa: http://www.un.org/apps/newsFr/storyF.asp?NewsID=24727
[19] The neglected importance of rue Botzaris: http://menilmontant.typepad.fr/mon_weblog/2011/06/botzaris-36.html
[20] Image: https://fr.globalvoicesonline.org/wp-admin/L
[21] into French: http://www.fhimt.com/2011/06/28/des-tunisiens-decouvrent-les-archives-secretes-du-rcd-a-paris/
[22] Tunisian authorities: http://www.botzaris36.org/cest-quoi-botzaris36/
[23] was evacuated: http://menilmontant.typepad.fr/mon_weblog/2011/06/le-36-botzaris-encore-evacue-les-archives-parlent.html
[24] legal and political implications: http://owni.fr/2011/06/16/bataille-autour-des-archives-parisiennes-de-ben-ali/
[25] he reported: http://owni.fr/2011/06/17/botzaris-territoire-annexe-par-lambassade-de-tunisie/
[26] @fhollande: http://twitter.com/#!/fhollande/status/93783237775720451
[27] #Botzaris36: http://twitter.com/#!/search?q=%23Botzaris36
[28] a photo essay: http://pfrunner.wordpress.com/2011/06/17/%C2%ABtunisiens-de-lampedusa%C2%BB-a-paris-ocupation-du-51-avenue-simon-bolivar/


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» Press Release » Air India leases 12 more aircraft to enhance operations
Air India leases 12 more aircraft to enhance operations
Induction of aircraft in the first half of 2023
42 aircraft leased so far to boost connectivity on domestic, international routes
Bangalore 5th December, 2022: Air India, India's leading airline and a Star Alliance member, today announced the lease of six Airbus A320neo narrow body aircraft and six Boeing B777-300 ER widebody aircraft to further augment its existing fleet. These aircraft are expected to be inducted in the first half of 2023 and will be deployed on Air India's short, medium and long-haul international routes. The decision to lease twelve aircraft is in addition to the thirty leased earlier this year including twenty one Airbus A320, four Airbus A321 and five Boeing B777-200LR widebody aircraft.
The Airbus A320neo will be operated on the airline's domestic/short-to-medium haul international routes. Air India's B777-300 ER will have four-class configuration of First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy, and will be deployed to connect Indian metro cities with even more international destinations.
The airline's aggressive expansion plan has already witnessed 19 long-grounded aircraft returning to the skies with 9 more to follow even as the airline has stepped up lease of narrow and wide-body aircraft. As part of the expansion, Air India has raised the frequency of flights between key cities on the domestic sector and has also announced direct flights between Indian cities and key global destinations like Doha, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Birmingham. Further, Air India is set to commence direct flights from Delhi to key European cities like Milan, Vienna and Copenhagen, and from Mumbai to New York, Paris and Frankfurt.Commenting on the lease of the aircraft, Mr. Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director, Air India, said, "Growing our network is an essential part of Air India's Vihaan.AI transformational journey and we remain committed to increasing connectivity and frequency of flights both domestically and internationally. These additional aircraft leases will support our near term growth even as we finalise plans to refresh and significantly grow our long-term fleet."
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you have faith, smile often, and get a good night's sleep. Oh, and a favorite pair of jeans doesn't hurt either...
Look, I could sit here and tell you my curriculum vitae, but the truth is, most of it doesn't matter because the truly important lessons come from life. That said, I do have a certification in life coaching and over 30 years of training experience under my belt. I also hold a Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice/Forensics, which I accomplished in my 40s, mostly because I'm a science geek. (Oh yeah, and I'm a witchy woman. Yes, you can be both.)
Now, when it comes to life lessons, those I have in spades. But, what I've come to realize is, many of them occurred because I wasn't being true to myself. When you lose everything you've known, you end up doing a lot of soul-searching. I mean a lot! And what I learned is the Universe has plans for you, and if you aren't heading in the right direction, it will nudge (or in my case, shove) you where you're supposed to go. You, my friend, were designed for a purpose. There's a reason for the way you think, the things you love, but too often people ignore them. At an early age, we get exposed to other's opinions on how we should behave. Our parents and teachers influence how we see ourselves. We start to believe others know better than we do. Our intuition, which is designed to keep us on our soul's path, gets overthrown by logic, false beliefs, and outside pressure. It's why so many of us feel apathetic, unfulfilled, and stressed out in our lives.
What I've learned is it's impossible to be happy and satisfied when you're trying to please others and not living from your soul. The problem is, if you're like I was, you've forgotten who that person is. Your identity is buried beneath layers of other people's expectations, influences, and beliefs.
If you want to lead a soul-driven life where you feel whole, empowered, and at peace, you're going to have to start exploring who you were before all of the BS happened. It's time to discover you.
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ICYMI: Stan Gehrt on McGraw's Coyote Research
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On March 1, Dr. Stan Gehrt presented the latest research from McGraw's ongoing Urban Coyote Research Project, now in its 19 th year. Dr. Gehrt, director of the McGraw Center for Wildlife Research and a full professor at The Ohio State University, is one of the world's foremost experts in mammalian predators.
Besides presenting the research, Dr. Gehrt dispelled some common myths about coyotes and offered advice to members who are seeing more of the animals in their area.
Read more about the project here.
How McGraw is Helping to Explain
Antimicrobial Resistance in Wildlife
By Shane McKenzie/McGraw
Despite the advancements of our modern era, we humans have found ourselves in a predicament. The use of antibiotics in human and animal medicine has led to antimicrobial resistance, and according to the Centers for Disease Control, this presents one of the biggest public health challenges of our time.
Antimicrobial resistance happens when germs such as bacteria develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. In addition, the newly resistant bacteria are spreading, heightening concerns.
Recently the McGraw Research Department, in collaboration with the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, has sampled urban wildlife in hopes of better understanding the role wildlife species may play in circulating bacteria, and the implications.
This work, based at McGraw, is overseen by PhD student Katherine Worsley-Tonks, who is especially interested in how antimicrobial resistance spread by wildlife can affect pet dogs.
Like Your New Parka? Thank a Trapper
By Michael Hill/Associated Press
Photo by nature80020/flickr
Those fur-trimmed parkas so common on city sidewalks have become a boon to backwoods trappers.
Coyote fur pelts are in big demand to provide the lush, silvery or tawny-tinged arcs of fur on the hoods on Canada Goose coats and their many global imitators. A good western coyote, prized for its silky, light-colored fur, can fetch more than $100. The top price at a recent Colorado auction hit $170, a 40 percent increase from four years ago.
"Coyotes are hot," says John Hughes, a longtime buyer at J and M Furs in Roundup, Montana, "and it's all due to the trim trade."
Late fall and early winter are the prime trapping time, when coyote coats are at their fullest, but a lot of the selling happens in late winter.
Of Paddlefish, Russians and Faux Caviar
By David Gauvey Herbert/Longreads
Photo by Josh More/flickr
Not long ago, Mike Reynolds was working at Cody's Bait and Tackle when two men entered the shop with a jingle. He identified them right away by their accents as Russians. The two men began rifling through fishing poles that didn't yet have price tags. Reynolds asked them to stop. They ignored him and continued to lay rods on the floor.
So when he asked them to leave and they did not comply, there seemed only one option left. He removed a .40-caliber pistol from under the counter, chambered a round, and placed it on the counter.
"I fear for my life," he said in a slow, deliberate drawl. He wanted to cover his bases, legally, for whatever came next.
The two men looked up, backed out of the store, and never returned.
It was just another dustup in the long-running war between caviar-mad Russians, local fishermen, and the feds that centers on this unlikely town in the Ozarks and a very curious fish.
Latest Threat to African Wildlife: Electricity
By Rachel Nuwer/The New York Times
Photo by Nik Borrow/flickr
South Africa is a country of ranches, farms, reserves and national parks, many surrounded by miles of electric fencing. The fencing keeps out unwanted animal and human intruders, and protects livestock and desirable wildlife.
But the fencing also has a deadly, unintended side effect: It frequently kills smaller animals, particularly birds and reptiles that scientists are eager to conserve. Trip wires are often to blame. Positioned about half a foot off the ground, the wires are meant to send a deterring zap to hungry lions and crop-raiding bush pigs.
But not all creatures respond by turning tail. Tortoises that hit a tripwire withdraw into their shells rather than retreat, while pangolins curl over the wire into a defensive ball. The animals stay put, shocked until their hearts give out.
"Coyotes move within a landscape of attentiveness. I have seen their eyes in the creosote bushes and among mesquite trees. They have watched me. And all the times that I saw no eyes, that I kept walking and never knew, there were still coyotes."
-Craig Childs
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"Reporters without borders" serve US government intrests
Ralf Streck - translation | 17.05.2005 23:00 | Indymedia | Repression | World
"Yes, this is correct, we receive money from NED and this isn't a problem for us", admitted the boss of "Reporters without borders" Robert Ménard. But the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is not any organisation. It has been founded 1983 under the admistration of Reagan to enforce a politic which specifically aimed to destabilise Cuba and Sandinista Nicaragua.
For twenty years, the french organisation "Reporters without borders" (RSF/ http://www.rsf.org ) exists, for twenty years Robert Ménard presides over this organisation, and for twenty years the rumours have never stopped, that there are close relationships to the US secret service CIA and other government authorities of the USA.
Lately the hints and investigations point directly to the RSF being financed by US state departments. The journalist Diana Barahona reported ( http://www.newsguild.org/gr/gr_display.php?storyID=2213 ) in the US journalist association "The Newspaper Guild" ( http://www.newsguild.org ) about the RSF being financed by NED ( http://www.ned.org ) .
Because of the pressure on Ménard, he had to officially acknowledge the financing.
In a forum of the french weekly magazine "Le Nouvel Observateur" Ménard was asked directly by a user about the investigations by Barahona.
He replied then: "Yes, exactly, we receive money by the NED and that is not any problem for us."
But it should be a problem, if only because this money doesn't appear in the statement of accounts of the organisation. ( http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=10589) .
According to own reports in the financial year 2003 the RSF had a household of 3.472.122 Euros. 11% by the french state, 12% of sponsors, 4% donations, 15% by EU, 10 % by "punctual actions"
The biggest contribution: 48% by publications, the organisation claims by selling picture publications. That would be 250.000 sold calendars. Either NED received a big part of these, or there are undeclared deals and fonds.
For a long time the reputation of the organisation sufferes because of the selective cognition of violations against press freedom.
In Europe it can be noticed in the case of the Basque country. In 2004 the Basque underground organisation ETA is listed as a specific threat to press freedom. Though they haven't conducted any deadly attacks for years nor has there been any imitation against press representatives nor press institutions for years. The "preventive" shutdown of the Basque daily newspaper in contrast is justified in the annual report with suspicion of "collaboration with ETA" ().
No word about the factual prohibition existing already for more than a year at the time of publication of the report. It exists up to today, and up to now, no evidence has been presented. But the journalists have notified the public believably of having been tortured.
Then and today the criticism is missing on pointing out the missing enquiries of the accusations or the fact, that in Spain no trial nor court case has been conducted up to today in the case of the 1998 "preventive" closedown of the newspaper and Radio Egin or the newspaper Ardi Beltza (2000).
In particular the militancy against Cuba under Fidel Castro is striking as well as against Venezuela under Hugo Chavez. Because of its aggressive manner towards Cuba the RSF lost its status as consulting member of the UNO.
The request to exclude the RSF restricted in first instance for a year has been filed
by the UN commission for NGOs, because of a by the RSF provoked incidence during the opening of the 59th human rights commission on the 17th of march 2003 in Geneva.
But even the most recent annual report is conspicuous, which was presented on "Press Freedom Day" on 3rd of may. ( http://www.rsf.org/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=509).
In which 53 killed journalists are mentioned and Iraq is presented as the "most dangerous place". But the organisation is more than retentive in regards to journalists, who have been shot by US occupying troops. Here the organisation takes over the US language regulations and talks of "accidents". That is also the coice of words in the case of the Italian Giuliana Sgrena ().
But the death of her protector even lead to a crisis with Italy, because the government Berlusconi does not believe in a "tragic accident".
But at the end of april the reports by RSF about incidents in Iraq became more critical again. The organisation wrote at the start of may a letter to General Abizaid demanding the release of the cameraman Abdel Amir Hussein, who is working for the CBS News and has been arrested in Mosul start of april and is imprisoned since then without any presentation of any evidence whatsoever in Abu Ghraib.
Even on the 26th of april, several days after the confession to have received funds from NED, the RSF showed worries about the arrest of journalists, who are in Iraq or American prisons partly for several months without any formal charge.
Has this been a reaction to try to evade the suspicion that there is any influence by the US government, or has this been accidental?
It is striking in the report about the Americas, that the RSF starts with "in general press freedom would be respected in this region". But that would not apply for Cuba, and it is infringed in Colombia and threatened in Venezuela.
Then the organisation talks about "12 killed journalists", three more than in the year before: Mexico (3), Nicaragua (2), Peru (2) and in other countries the deat of one journalist each is mourned.
It stands out that Cuba is not amongst these countries, where since 1959 no journalist has been murdered.
Totally aside from this, the latinamerican journalist association CIAP-FELAP () talks about 20 murdered journalists for the continent and even 117 world-wide.
Instead of a general press freedom the local organisation talks about a "fatal singularity" and a new "record" for America regarding the numbers of killed journalists.
Diana Baraona pointed in her article also out, that the "total press freedom" which the Parisian organisation generally certifies the USA, is not that reaching that far.
She refers to the cases of Judith Miller and Mattew Cooper.
The journalist of the New York Times and the journalist of Time magazine
( http://www.time.com), who were sentenced to 18 months, because of their refusal to name their information sources. They had uncovered a CIA agent.
( http://nzz.ch/2005/05/06/em/articleCOMQM.html)
Neither to these cases nor to the case of the black journalist Mumia Abu Jamal the RSF has ever mentioned a word. Only a massive grassroots campaign has prevented the deat penalty to be carried out and changed into a lifelong prison sentence.
( http://www.heise.de/tp/r4/artikel/11/11387/1.html)
Altough he is a honoury citizen of Paris, the Parisian RSF has never taken up te case.
Thereby there were many inconsistencies in the proceedings against the uncomfortable journalist, who has already been imprisoned for nearly 25 years.
Besides Cuba, which is allegedly the only country in America, which would imprison journalists, the organisation is also criticising sharply Venezuela.
Here, again, a conformity with the US foreign policy is established.
Barahona is not only pointing out that the NED is financing not only the RSF, but also supports groups and mediawic have been involved in the 2002 coup against the Chavez government. ( http://www.heise.de/tp/r4/artikel/18/18702/1.html)
Although these media outlets haven't lost their license, the RSF is talking about an "autoritarian system" and is openly taking sides for the coup. Now, a dubious media law is used by both, which though has never been applied so far. ( http://www.heise.de/tp/r4/artikel/19/19910/1.html )
These conformities with the US policy and the specifics amongst the evaluation of press freedom are not a coincidence given the relevation that "Reporters without borders" are also financed by the NED.
Whoever is financed secretly by the NED, which is subordinate to the US state department, can hardly be called independent anymore.
The former CIA agent Philip Agee describes the NED like following:
It was founded under the Reagan administration and several foundations belonged to it.
The congress made several million dollars available in 1984 and distributed the money to the four "nuclear foundations", which distributed it to the foreign beneficiaries.
"The first recipient from the NED was the Cuban American National Foundation (CANF), which was the reservoir of the extremist Castro opponents, from individuals to organisations, in the USA. But the first real test for this new system came in Nicaragua."
There the Sandinista Liberation Front (FSLN) hunted away the bloody dictator Somoza in 1979.
The logistics, the organisation and the support of the Contras was carried out from Honduras. Tis CIA intervention was also financed by selling weapons to the iranian "Mullahs" (religious clerics?). ( http://www.lateinboard.de/lexikon/Iran-Contra-Aff%E4re,bedeutung.htm).
In the country itself the NED and its four foundations have been active to create collectively with the CIA an anti-sandinista political front.
It speaks for itself, that the international court in The Hague sentenced the USA for their actions against Nicaragua.
© Ralf Streck den 08.05.2005
Ralf Streck - translation
Homepage: http://de.indymedia.org/2005/05/116668.shtml
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Home security experts say that even if you don't have a dog, you should put up a "Beware of Dog" sign anyway. You should even borrow dog poop from a neighbor to put in your yard, to make it look convincing.
But, what if you don't have a neighbor with a dog or don't get along with your neighbors?
Well, anyone with a "dog poop pick-up" business could advertise to install "Beware of Dog" signs and place fresh poop in your yard every few days for people who don't have dogs.
That way, you could charge some clients for picking up poop and other clients for leaving and cleaning up the same poop.
You could even charge for the poop by size. Just manufacture it from the raw materials you're already getting from your suppliers.


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If you use any type of sticky product, such as gel or wax in your hair, you should wash it out every night before going to bed if you want to prevent hair loss. These products, when left in your hair, can get into your pores. These chemicals then cause problems for the newly developing hair.


Are you running circles around the web in search of an affordable hotel in Walnut Creek, California? Fortunately, there are a number of budget-friendly hotels in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas. Whether you're making a quick visit or staying for an extended vacation, Walnut Creek has accommodations for just about every kind of traveler. Located just east of the San Francisco Bay Area, the city is nestled along the beautiful Diablo Foothills. From the Holiday Inn to the Marriott, Walnut Creek offers travelers plenty of hotels within walking distance of many of the city's attractions.
What Budget Hotels are Available in Walnut Creek?
If you're a budget traveler, there is an array of cheap hotels in Walnut Creek. The Holiday Inn Express off North Main Street is centrally located and has rooms starting at $147 a night. This price includes free hot breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Likewise, the Embassy Suites near the Contra Costa Centre is conveniently located in the city's business district. With rooms starting at $170, this hotel also offers free parking, WiFi, and a continental breakfast. Other hotels in the $130 to $180 price range include the Courtyard by Marriott, Hyatt House Pleasant Hill, Hilton Concord, and the Crowne Plaza.
What's the Cost of Budget Hotels in the Area?
For accommodations under $100, the Motel 6 and Clarion Hotel are moderately priced and conveniently located. In addition, America's Best Value Inn is just north of the city center and is also under $100. These options are perfect if you have a tight traveling budget.
What are Luxury Hotels like in Walnut Creek?
Along with the budget hotel options above, Walnut Creek also offers travelers a number of luxury hotels that are still reasonably priced. The Renaissance Clubsport is a 4-star hotel that starts at $259 a night and has a full spa, concierge, and room service. The Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa is another 4-star hotel that's priced under $250 a night. The hotel grounds are immaculate and the location makes it easy to walk along the Lafayette reservoir or explore the Lindsay Wildlife Museum.


Pageant water bottle, camping water bottle, Bubi Bottle does It all!
Last week and weekend was the Miss Florida USA 2017 pageant at the historic Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale. We had the honor of providing each contestant with a Bubi reusable water bottle. The contestants were full of spirit and enthusiasm as they worked hard to prepare for the competition and crowning moment. They make it look easy on television. But the ladies began Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in the early morning with rehearsal, then lunch, and more rehearsal in the afternoon. Each of those days would end with a pageant in the evening in front of a live audience. Thursday night was the swimwear competition, Friday was for stunning dresses. Finally, Saturday night was for the final competition and crowning moment.
What is important to note is that most all events, including television and movie shoots, use bottled water.
Which creates a large amount of bulky waste and there after filling of the landfills. We were able to provide each contestant and member of the production staff with a 14 ounce Bubi bottle. These were the perfect size to hold enough water for the morning activities. They also refilled them after at nearby water fountains. By refilling bottles from a water fountain, the Miss Florida organization was able to save time, money and the environment.
The contestants were presented their gifted Bubi bottles on Thursday morning. They immediately started playing with them and were amazed at how compact they were. I was then given the opportunity to give a brief demonstration of how the bottles work and all the uses. Including hot or cold compress, freezing it, using it for hot liquids (i.e.: coffee, tea). Also, how easy it would be to carry to and from the theater.
The pageant itself was amazing! Everyone was so gracious, pleasant and absolutely beautiful! I really enjoyed being apart of the the long days, the pageantry, and the behind the scenes activites. More importantly, it was an honor to be a part of the event. I look forward to gifting Bubi bottles as a pageant water bottle again to the contestants vying for Miss Florida 2018 next year.


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Home/US NEWS/The star of 'The Last of Us', Bella Ramsey, says a second season is likely | CNN
The star of 'The Last of Us', Bella Ramsey, says a second season is likely | CNN
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So far, only two episodes of HBO's "The Last of Us" have aired.
But it's become so popular in just two weeks that one of its stars, Bella Ramsey, already thinks a second season of the show is "likely."
"If people keep watching the show, it's the guys at HBO's fault," Ramsey said in an interview with BBC Radio on Tuesday. "I think it is quite likely because it has gone very well, but nothing is confirmed yet. We'll have to wait and see".
Even before the show aired, its creators said that if they are given a second season, they plan to base it on the video game sequel, "The Last of Us Part II." (CNN, like HBO, is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.)
"The Last of Us" is an adaptation of a popular video game set in a post-apocalyptic United States, 20 years after a pandemic destroyed modern civilization, and has been hailed by critics as "the best video game adaptation ever made."
Ramsey, best known for her role as Lyanna Mormont on "Game of Thrones," plays 14-year-old Ellie, who Joel, played by "Game of Thrones" alum Pedro Pascal, is smuggling out of a quarantine zone. .
Its premiere drew 4.7 million viewers across linear platforms and HBO Max, the second-largest debut audience for an HBO show since 2010, according to Vulture, using data from Nielsen, while currently holding a 9.4 rating. /10 on IMDb.
The show's popularity, as well as its billboards, spans the globe from Los Angeles to Ramsey's home in Leicestershire, England.
"I took my driving test the other day, and I failed," he said. "And during that I kept driving past the billboards, which was pretty weird."
The show's third episode will air on January 28, and Ramsey warned fans to "be prepared."
"I would say that the next episode will really screw you up, so be careful. I haven't even seen it yet, but I've heard some great stuff, so I'll be in the same boat as you. I'll be ready for my heart to break. As it progresses, just be careful, things happen."
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Lelio Luttazzi (27 April 1923 – 8 July 2010) was an Italian composer, musician, actor, singer, conductor, writer, and television and radio presenter.
Luttazzi with Mina (Ieri e oggi, 1969)
Born in Trieste, Luttazzi began playing the piano at Radio Trieste and composing his first songs when he was student in law at the University of Trieste during the Second World War.[1] After the war, he had from SIAE a gain of 350,000 lire, a considerable sum for the time, so he decided to become a full-time composer and in 1948 he moved to Milan where he began working with fellow Teddy Reno at the record company CGD.[1] He was among the first composers to place jazz structures in the Italian songs.[1][2]
A multifaceted artist, he worked in revues and cinema as actor and composer of soundtracks;[1] he was also a successful television and radio presenter, and probably the peak of his popularity was the radio program Hit parade, one of the longest radio programs broadcast in Italy.[1][2][3] In the early 1970s Luttazzi was involved together with Walter Chiari in a story of drug dealing; Luttazzi went to prison for a month before being acquitted with the formula "because the fact does not exist" but from then he basically semi-retired, leading a life reserved and returning rarely into the spotlight.[3][4]
The Two Sergeants (1951)
Toto, Peppino, and the Hussy (1956)
Peppino, le modelle e chella là (1957)
Souvenir d'Italie (1957)
Venice, the Moon and You (1958)
Adorabili e bugiarde (1958)
Legs of Gold (1958)
Space Men (1960)
The Passionate Thief (1960)
Weekend, Italian Style (1965)
Di che segno sei? (1975)
The Con Artists (1976)
La presidentessa (1977)
Maschio latino cercasi (1977)
Sua Altezza ha detto: no! (1953) - Sandro
Motivo in maschera (1955) - Lelio, il musicista
L'Avventura (1960) - Raimondo
The Orderly (1961) - Tenente Marchetti
The Visit (1964) - 1st Idler
Weekend, Italian Style (1965) - Rastrelli (segment "La moglie bionda") (uncredited)
Kiss the Other Sheik (1965) - Count Antonio Bellanca
I complessi (1965) - Himself (segment "Guglielmo il Dentone")
Me, Me, Me... and the Others (1966) - Director
Mi vedrai tornare (1966) - Conte Aleardi
Snow Job (1972) - Bank Manager
^ a b c d e Redazione (8 July 2010). "E' morto Lelio Luttazzi il re dello swing all'italiana Da Hit Parade ad Arisa". Il Giornale. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
^ a b Alessandra Comazzi (10 July 2010). "Lelio Luttazzi è nella Hit Parade". La Stampa. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
^ a b Aldo Grasso (10 July 2010). "Addio a Lelio Luttazzi, l'elegante pigrizia "oblomovista"". Corriere della Sera. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
^ Paolo Giordano (19 February 2009). "IL RITRATTO/ Luttazzi, l'americano di Trieste". Il Giornale. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
Lelio Luttazzi at AllMusic
Lelio Luttazzi discography at Discogs
Lelio Luttazzi on IMDb
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lelio_Luttazzi&oldid=975543011"
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Mount Starr King, Yosemite
Oil on canvas on panel-back stretcher
Framed: 135.3 x 181 x 15.6 cm (53 1/4 x 71 1/4 x 6 1/8 in.); Unframed: 97 x 142.3 cm (38 3/16 x 56 in.)
Hinman B. Hurlbut Collection 1922.684
206 American Landscape
Highly successful, Bierstadt built a mansion and named it Malkasten, a German word meaning "paintbox."
During the summer of 1863, Bierstadt visited Yosemite Valley in California and made numerous sketches. Back in his New York studio, he used these sketches to produce many majestic paintings, including this view of the distant granite peak Mount Starr King. Such scenes thrilled East Coast audiences and helped encourage early movements to save America's natural wonders. In 1864, President Lincoln signed a bill preserving Yosemite as public property. The area became a national park in 1890.
Where is this Landscape?
signed lower right: ABierstadt. / 66 [AB in monogram]
Chester G. Cutter, Nyack, NY (bought from artist)
Frank E. Marshall, Philadelphia, PA
(Vose Gallery, Boston, MA)
Richardson, Edgar P. American Romantic Painting. Edited by Robert Freund. New York: E. Weyhe, 1944. Reproduced: p. 25, cat. 203
Hendricks, Gordon. "The First Three Western Journeys of Albert Bierstadt." The Art Bulletin. 46:3 (September, 1964). pp. 333-365. Mentioned: p. 346; Reproduced: fig. 16
Talbot, William S. "American Visions of Wilderness." The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art 56, no. 4 (1969): 151-66. Reproduced: p. 162, fig. 12; Mentioned: p. 163 www.jstor.org
Talbot, William S. "American Visions of Wilderness." The Living Wilderness. 33:108 (Winter, 1969). pp. 14-25. Reproduced: p. 22, fig. 6
Adams, Celeste, Rita Myers, and Adele Z. Silver. An Introduction to American Art in the Cleveland Museum of Art. Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1972. Mentioned: p. 8; Reproduced: p. 9
"A Check List. American Paintings and Water Colors of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Early Twentieth Centuries in the Cleveland Museum of Art." The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art 60, no. 1 (1973): 21-35 Reproduced: Front cover (detail); Mentioned: p. 22, no. 16 www.jstor.org
Talbot, William S. "American Landscape Paintings in the Cleveland Museum of Art." Antiques. 104:5. pp. 906-917. Reproduced:
Hendricks, Gordon. Albert Bierstadt: Painter of the American West. New York: H.N. Abrams, 1973. Reproduced: pp. 111-175, 321-324, illus. CL-186
Startz, Jane. American Adventures: A Filmstrip History of the United States. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Scholastic Magazines, 1973.
Johnson, Mark M. "American Landscapes. . .Scenes as Divergent as the Land Itself." Arts and Activities. 82:4 (December, 1977). pp. 28-32. Reproduced: p. 29, fig. 2
Talbot, William. "Indian Summer by Jasper F. Cropsey." Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts 58, no. 3 (1980): 150-61. Mentioned: p. 158; Reproduced: p. 159, fig. 11 www.jstor.org
Cleveland Museum of Art. Handbook of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Cleveland, OH: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1991. Reproduced: p. 132 archive.org
Robertson, Bruce. "Frederic A. Whiting: Founding the Museum with Art and Craft." In Object Lessons: Cleveland Creates an Art Museum. Cleveland: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1991. Reproduced: p. 47
Chong, Alan. European & American Painting in the Cleveland Museum of Art: A Summary Catalogue. Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1993. Reproduced: p. 12
Turner, Evan H. Foreward to Catalogue of Photography, by Tom E. Hinson, (ix-xii). Cleveland, OH: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1996. Mentioned: p. xi
Coudert, Marie-Claude. La Mythologie de l'Ouest Dans l'Art Américain, 1830-1940. Edited by Laurent Salomé and Joan Carpenter Troccoli. Cinisello Balsamo, Milan: Silvana Editoriale, 2007. Reproduced: p. 137, fig. 24.; Mentioned: p. 138
Adams, Henry. What's American About American Art?: A Gallery Tour in the Cleveland Museum of Art. Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Museum of Art, 2008. Mentioned: p. 76
Cleveland, The Cleveland Museum of Art, Catalogue of The Inaugural Exhibition (6 June-20 September 1916), cat. no. 2 as Starr King Mountain, California.
Detroit, The Detroit Institute of Arts, The World of the Romantic Artist: A Survey of American Culture from 1800-1875 (28 December 1944-28 January 1945), cat. no. 45, p. 29 as Starr King Mountain, California.
Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Hudson River School and the Early American Landscape Tradition (15 February-25 March 1945); traveled to New York, Whitney Museum of American Art (17 April-18 May 1945); cat. no. 13 as Starr King Mountain, California, illus. p. 108.
Oberlin, Ohio, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, American Artists Discover America (2-25 February 1946), cat. no. 4, illus. p. 12 as Starr King Mountain, California, catalogue appears in Bulletin of the Allen Memorial Art Museum (February 1946), vol. 3, no. 1.
Santa Fe, Fine Arts Museum of New Mexico, The Artist in the American West, 1800-1900 cat. no. 2, illus. as Starr King Mountain, California.
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, A Retrospective Exhibition: Albert Bierstadt 1830-1902 (5 August-13 September 1964), cat. no. 27, illus. as Starr King Mountain, California.
Musée des Beaux-Arts, Rouen (9/.28/2007 - 1/7/2008) and Musée des Beaux-Arts, Rennes (2/18/2008 - 5/18/2008): "The Mythology of the American West"
The Artist in the American West, 1800-1900. Santa Fe Musuem of Art (co-organizer).
Inaugural Exhibition. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (co-organizer) (June 6-September 20, 1916).
The World of the Romantic Artist: A Survey of American Culture from 1800-1875. The Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, MI (organizer) (co-organizer) (December 28, 1944-January 28, 1945).
The Hudson River School and the Early American Landscape Tradition. The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL (organizer) (co-organizer) (February 15-March 25, 1945); Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY (April 17-May 18, 1945).
American Artists Discover America. Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, OH (organizer) (co-organizer) (February 2-25, 1946).
A Retrospective Exhibition: Albert Bierstadt 1830-1902. Santa Barbara Museum of Art (organizer) (August 5-September 13, 1964).
The Mythology of the American West. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, Rouen, France (organizer) (September 28, 2007-January 7, 2008); Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes, Rennes, France (February 18-May 18, 2008).
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Chad Pennington once fell into the trap of becoming a celebrity quarterback. He wants to make sure Baker Mayfield doesn't make the same mistake.
The Cleveland Browns have a lot of draft capital invested in Baker Mayfield. It only makes sense that they'd want to give him as much mentorship as possible. Fortunately for the organization, the NFL has stepped up and helped Mayfield forge a relationship with former Jets quarterback Chad Pennington.
The question now becomes whether Mayfield can listen to what Pennington has to stay. The former New York first rounder has gone out of his way to alert Mayfield about the pitfalls waiting for him in the NFL. Chief among those pitfalls is the possibility of becoming more concerned with being a brand than being a hard-working professional.
Specifically, Pennington is cautioning Mayfield to remember how he made it this far. He wants the former Oklahoma star to keep preparing for games like he did when he was a walk-on. That sort of humility would go a long way towards making Mayfield a successful NFL quarterback.
Unfortunately, Mayfield hasn't shown a real proclivity to display any humility during his career. We're talking about a quarterback who allowed a film crew to document his pre-draft process with a nine-episode series called "Next Level" Behind Baker." That doesn't exactly seem like the move a player trying to avoid off-field distractions would make.
Browns fans will have to hope Mayfield listens to Pennington more in the future. As the No. 1 pick in the draft, he's going to be under intense scrutiny. The fact that he's trying to reverse years of poor quarterback play in Cleveland will only add to the pressure.
In the end, the Browns, the NFL and Pennington can give Mayfield advice till they're blue in the face, but it's still going to be up to him to take it to heart. If he does, he stands a solid chance of breaking the team's run of poor quarterback play. If he worries more about building his brand than his ability to read NFL defenses, he may flame out like many Browns quarterbacks before him.


Today, we are seeing clean energy compete head-to-head with fossil fuels — and win. But it isn't enough. As a nation we must accelerate this transition to a clean energy economy to win the global race for clean energy jobs and protect our economy from the devastating impacts of climate change.


The Cedar Falls Community School District would like to offer a Kindergarten Prep program beginning with the 2019-2020 school year. The Kindergarten Prep classroom will be open to all Cedar Falls eligible students and will be located at Orchard Hill Elementary School. This transitional kindergarten program will help serve as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten for those younger students who would benefit from an additional year before beginning kindergarten. This will allow more time for them to develop academic, emotional, and social skills.
Children must be five years old by September 15th of the school year for which they are enrolling. Kindergarten standards, assessment and reporting activities will be applied to this classroom, but students will be given more time for learning. If a student in Kindergarten Prep exceeds the expectations at the end of the year, he/she could be recommended for first grade. In the state of Iowa, a transitional kindergarten program is considered a form of retention for those students who enroll in kindergarten the following year. At the end of the school year, the staff will work with the parent to determine if the student will move to kindergarten or 1st grade.
Kindergarten Prep will follow the same calendar and hours as the Cedar Falls Elementary School Kindergarten program. Breakfast and supervision begins at 8:30 a.m. The instructional day begins at 8:45 a.m. and school is dismissed at 3:45 p.m., except for Wednesdays when school is dismissed at 1:50 p.m.
Pre-registration will be held from April 1-30. The class will have approximately 20 students. We will determine placement by June 1. Preference will be given based on previous educational experiences and birthdates in the early fall and summer. If we have several students that are wanting the program, we may ask you to bring your child in for a short assessment.
Transportation will be provided to Orchard Hill for students who meet the District guidelines. All students moving to Kindergarten or 1st grade the following year will need to attend their home school based on their residence and the Cedar Falls Schools Boundary Map.
Parents interested in the Kindergarten Prep program are encouraged to contact the district office at 319-553-3000 if you have additional questions.
What is a Kindergarten Prep Program?
A Kindergarten Prep program is a transitional kindergarten program designed to serve as a bridge between the preschool and kindergarten program. Some students need a little more time to develop academically, socially, and emotionally and would benefit from having an extra year before beginning a "typical" kindergarten program. The students are taught by a certified teacher.
How is this program different from Kindergarten?
Kindergarten standards, assessment and reporting activities will be applied in the same way as all other kindergarten classrooms; however, the Kindergarten Prep teacher will be able to slow the pace of instruction to allow more time to meet the needs of the students. Additionally, more time will be spent on social emotional activities. The students will be introduced to kindergarten standards, but it is possible that they may have difficulty meeting all of these standards by the end of the school year. Students are considered kindergarten students and will be required to participate in state-wide kindergarten assessments.
Will students in Kindergarten Prep have access to the same activities and opportunities as kindergarten students?
Students in this program will have the same opportunities as kindergarten students and will participate in art, P.E., and music. They will also be given the opportunity to attend field trips.
How will students be selected for this program?
This classroom will have approximately 20 students. If we have more students register than we have available space, placement will be determined based on early fall and summer birthdates and previous educational experiences. We may find it necessary to ask parents to bring their children in for a short assessment.
Kindergarten Prep will follow the same calendar and hours as the Cedar Falls Elementary School Kindergarten program.
Transportation by school bus shall be available without cost, in accordance with the Code of Iowa and Board Policy 702.1. Students in grades K-6 residing more than two miles from the attendance center, except that the distance limitation may be reduced by the administration to one mile in instances where traffic and/or walking conditions are adjudged to warrant the reduction.
Why can't my child take another year of preschool instead?
The State-wide Voluntary Preschool Program is only available to children who are not kindergarten age eligible. The school district does not receive state funding for kindergarten age eligible students to attend preschool.
Why are children in Kindergarten Prep considered to be retained if they move to kindergarten the next year?
The District must report Kindergarten Prep students to the state as kindergarten students in order to receive state funding. Retention is defined as any action taken to maintain a student in the current grade for an additional consecutive year. Districts must use this definition to determine which learners have been retained.
What if my child is ready for 1st grade after spending a year in Kindergarten Prep?
If it is determined that the student has mastered the kindergarten standards, a team consisting of the teachers, administrator, and parents will determine the next steps.


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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Text;
using WarMachines.Interfaces;
namespace WarMachines.Machines
{
	public abstract class Machine : IMachine
	{
		//Fields
		private string name;
		private IPilot pilot;
		private IList<string> targets;

		//Constructor
		public Machine(string name, double healthPoints, double attackPoint, double defencePoints)
		{
			this.Name = name;
			this.HealthPoints = healthPoints;
			this.AttackPoints = attackPoint;
			this.DefensePoints = defencePoints;
			this.targets = new List<string>();
		}

		//Properties
		public string Name
		{
			get
			{
				return this.name;
			}

			set
			{
				if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(value))
					throw new ArgumentNullException("Machine name cannot be null");
				this.name = value;
			}
		}

		public IPilot Pilot
		{
			get
			{
				return this.pilot;
			}
			set
			{
				if (value == null)
					throw new ArgumentNullException("Pilot cannot be null");
				this.pilot = value;
			}
		}

		public double HealthPoints { get; set; }

		public double AttackPoints { get; protected set; }

		public double DefensePoints { get; protected set; }

		public IList<string> Targets
		{
			get
			{
				return new List<string>(this.targets);
			}
		}

		//Methods
		public void Attack(string target)
		{
			if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(target))
			{
				throw new ArgumentNullException("Target cannot be null or empty");
			}
			this.targets.Add(target);
		}

		public override string ToString()
		{
			var result = new StringBuilder();
			string targetsAsString = this.targets.Count == 0 ? "None" : string.Join(", ", this.targets);

			result.AppendLine(string.Format("- {0}", this.Name));
			result.AppendLine(string.Format(" *Type: {0}", this.GetType().Name));
			result.AppendLine(string.Format(" *Health: {0}", this.HealthPoints));
			result.AppendLine(string.Format(" *Attack: {0}", this.AttackPoints));
			result.AppendLine(string.Format(" *Defense: {0}", this.DefensePoints));
			result.Append(string.Format(" *Targets: {0}", targetsAsString));
			return result.ToString();
		}
	}
}


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Polls Show Good News
Because 1998 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs. Bolton decisions legalizing abortion in the United States throughout the entire pregnancy, a number of new polls were taken of the opinions of the American people on this subject.
The news is good for the pro-life effort.
For example, a New York Times/CBS poll conducted in January of this year showed that since 1989, those who support generally available legal abortion have slipped from 40 to 32 percent. Those who say it should not be permitted have risen from 18 to 22 percent.
Half the population, according to the poll, considers abortion murder. While the national divide between "pro-life" and "pro-choice" remains, there is nevertheless a movement of opinion that abortion should not be so easy to obtain. Almost half of those polled said it is too easy to get an abortion these days. The poll also showed nearly 80 percent of respondents favoring both parental consent and waiting periods. This strong public sentiment has been reflected in the legislative activity at the state level in the past year, which has far surpassed previous years in the number of pro-life initiatives both introduced and passed.
Some of the reasons given for abortion are losing their strength with the public. The NY Times/CBS poll showed that the number of people who think a pregnant woman should be able to get a legal abortion if her pregnancy would force her to interrupt her career has dropped from 37 percent to 25 percent. Those who think interruption of education would justify abortion likewise dropped from 48 to 42 percent.
Another poll conducted at the same time by Wirthlin Worldwide, showed that 70 percent of Americans believe that legal abortion is not necessary for women to pursue various educational and career goals, and that most adults (53 percent) believe that abortion has hindered the relationships between women and men.
Now we know that truth is not determined by polls, and that polls do not constitute the focal point of our attention and efforts. Yet they do reveal that the myth of abortion is beginning to subside. It has to; no lie can live forever.
Polls can also indicate to us strategic clues. It is important, for example, that we put a great deal of emphasis on how easy it is to obtain an abortion in the United States, and how late in the pregnancy they are performed. These facts will often catch the attention of people who would not necessarily agree that all abortion should be outlawed. Educationally and psychologically, we begin with what people are most concerned about; we start with what will cause them to actively think about the issue and ask questions like, "Why is it so easily obtained?" and "If the reasons given for abortion are not valid, which reasons are, and why?"
The moral principles at issue in abortion are absolute, but most people arrive at them gradually. According to the polls, they're on their way.


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Q: Stat Sig for stratified sampled results of an experiment I am new to using stratified sampling for variance reduction on online experiments and I was hoping to get some directional insights.
I have a the result of an online experiment with following properties:

Treatment
Strata
Visitors
Conversion
Total

Variation
NP
44168
931

Variation
P
282879
281

Control
NP
43347
1369

Control
P
281445
418

Normally, from the above table, I can gather the conversion rate for control (0.55%) and variation(0.37%) and also see the observed difference against control(~ -32%). Furthermore, here on, I can also run the proportions_ztest in python to get the p value to understand whether the difference we see against control is statistically significant or not.
I now am trying to use the above strata information to see if by using the strata information whether I can detect changes against control better since the variance within strata should/expected to be smaller than the overall variance in the data which should yield to a more power to detect difference, if there is one.
The part where I am a little unsure on how to proceed is to running the significance when we have the strata information. In some of the papers, I read, they mostly refer to estimating the observable difference against control by taking the average or proportional average (in my case, since P strata is higher in proportion the difference weight from this one will ~86% and the 14% weight will come from the NP strata) of differences from each strata which I can achieve however, from here on.
Lets presume that the difference against control after looking at P and NP strata differences is 10% (meaning the conversion rate on variation is 10% higher than the control : variation CVR - Control CVR/Control CVR) how can I test to conclude whether it is statistically significant or not? I have came across a post on a difference channel where at the final step (for a continues metric) stratas were being passed into the ttest as is. However, I am a little hesitant to take this approach as it is testing one strata with respect to the other one but not necessarily to understand the win or loss against the control within strata.
Any guidance would be much appreciated

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While many developers and managers have a clear idea regarding the characteristics and practices, and corresponding set of responsibilities of their own roles, the picture is often vague when it comes to software architects. What is the single most important task facing the software architect? What is the division of labor and responsibilities between the architect and the project manager? How much the architecture should be tied in to the particulars of the underlying technology used, or for that matter, for the specifics of the projects? What are the necessary skills and analysis tools employed by an architect? How do you validate the design before construction? How do methodologies such as service-orientation affect the design and development process? What are software architecture best practices, guidelines and pitfalls? How do you go about designing world-class systems? How do you make the transition from abstract design patterns and concepts to concrete development decisions? The class answers the above questions using a combination of frontal lecture and interactive and accelerated design sessions. Conducted in the style of a classic Master Class, the IDesign architect will provide the common foundation of modern service-oriented applications required by software architects.
Noteworthy is that this class is called the Architect's Master Class (as opposed to the Architecture Master Class) because it is dedicated to core body of knowledge required of today's architects, knowledge that transcends mere design patterns and architecture. The core body of knowledge comprises of three elements: development process and project leadership skills, technology, and finally analysis and design. The class agenda reflects these three elements. The first day is devoted to the accompanying service-oriented development process and the required project management skills. The second and third days are an accelerate course in WCF, ensuring the architect is a qualified technical lead in all aspects of WCF, such as interface-based design and factoring, service oriented design, general design principal and patterns concerning reliability, data transfer, instance management scalability and throughput, availability and responsiveness, loosely coupled systems, fault propagation, transaction management, concurrency management and security scenarios. In the fourth and fifth day the IDesign architect will explain the IDesign original approach to large system analysis and design and the IDesign Method™ for capturing the design decisions. The IDesign architect will interactively design a system by soliciting from the students requirements for an actual application, and proceeding in real time to design the system, outlining the architecture that addresses the requirements, discussing logical tiers, security, interoperability, scalability, transactions, and other aspects of a service-oriented application, followed in the last day by the students designing another system themselves. You will see how to approach rarely discussed topics such as allocation of services to assemblies, allocation of services to processes, transaction boundaries, identity management, authorization and authentication boundaries and more.
Don't miss on this unique opportunity to learn from the IDesign architects, who share their experience from numerous design projects and offer a profound insight on architecture, technology and its applications.
The class uses a combination of frontal presentations, code demonstrations, and hands-on lab exercises to reinforce all of the concepts presented. The demos provide a code library to refer back to when building your own applications, and the labs help cement the key learning elements of the class using step-by-step procedures to accomplish the tasks covered.
Juval Lowy is a software architect and the principal of IDesign (www.idesign.net), specializing in .NET architecture consulting and advanced training. Juval is Microsoft's Regional Director for the Silicon Valley, working with Microsoft on helping the industry adopt .NET 4.0. His latest book is Programming WCF Services 3rd Edition (O'Reilly 2010). Juval participates in the Microsoft internal design reviews for future versions of .NET and related technologies. Juval published numerous articles, regarding almost every aspect of .NET development, and is a frequent presenter at development conferences. Microsoft recognized Juval as a Software Legend as one of the world's top .NET experts and industry leaders.
Any .NET architect, project lead or senior developer would benefit greatly from the class. The class relies on WCF as a reference model.
The cost for this intensive 5 day Master Class is 2999,- euro (taxes not included). This price includes your participation to the Master Class, coffee/tea, lunch and the printed materials presented during the Master Class. As an extra you will also receive a copy of the Programming WCF Services book (2nd edition) that Juval Löwy wrote.
Register before October 1 for this Master Class and pay 2800,- euro.
Payment in advance is required to book your seat for the seminar. Limited places available: first come, first served. Registration is only complete and will be confirmed after payment. Transfer the total amount of your fees by bank transfer to the account of Sparkles: 733-0567754-43 (use your full name in the message) or use the IBAN code for international payment: IBAN BE 66 7330 5677 5443 (BIC code: KREDBEBB).
Cancellation is possible up to 3 weeks before the seminar - if received in writing. In this case, 25% of the total amount is charged for administration. Otherwise, the full registration fee is due, regardless of the reason of cancellation. Replacement is possible at no extra charge.


Lowers costs, improves energy efficiency, and speed of business.
Data center consolidation for the world's largest marketing and communication agency launched a major strategic initiative to change the way they do business, improving speed of business and ability to deliver new services.
They purchased and set up two world-class data center facilities with over 500,000 square feet. They now function with improved service and support response times with energy consumption reduced by 42%.
The consolidation improved their speed of business allowing them to collectively deliver more robust services for their clients around the world.
The client is a division of a leading global marketing and corporate communication company. Their branded networks and specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, digital and interactive marking, direct and promotional marketing, public relations, and other specialty communication services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.
The client needed to migrate servers from agency offices ranging in size from a few dozen to a few thousand employees, with each agency having its own IT practices, processes, email, and corporate culture.
David-Kenneth Group was engaged to migrate the largest and most complex agencies in North America.
The overall infrastructure environment included 30 data center locations with over 4,000 servers and 30,000 email accounts. The IT landscape was extremely diverse with sites supporting a few dozen to hundreds of servers with variant technologies, operating and data security systems, and IT support and practices. Some of the agency servers had operating systems no longer being supported.
These agencies frequently competed for client accounts.
A dynamic that naturally created tight controls by end users to protect the confidentiality of their client data. Consequently, a data center consolidation that required unifying common IT services aggravated an already tense dynamic.
Additionally, the build-out of services for the new world-class facilities unintentionally produced differences in design and process and created redundancies in core services like financials.
The first order of business was to standardize IT processes common to all the agencies. David-Kenneth Group customized our existing tools and templates for all of the agencies' needs with enough flexibility to exclude specifics not relative to every agency.
Using communication and reporting templates, the communication pipeline was streamlined by establishing a uniform process for information sharing, including weekly status reports from every agency.
A data center information management tool was set up as a repository for all consolidation documents and accessible by agency IT staff and the data center team. This ensured everyone was working from the same set of data and a clear process for tracking action items.
Risk is a part of every data center consolidation, and complexity exacerbates this reality. We simplified the environment by locking down configurations and making no upgrades during consolidation. Predefined plans of action and rollback plans were established in the event risks were realized and instituted thorough testing. Furthermore, agencies IT staff were on board with both the plans and the testing. By ensuring rigid control, aggressive risk management, and robust contingency planning, we prevented any unplanned outages.
Risk is a part of every data center consolidation and complexity exacerbates this reality.
David-Kenneth Group designed processes and architecture that supported agency-level isolation via private cloud with multi-tenant architecture for detailed charge-back capabilities for on-demand and common IT services.
The agencies' concerns were neutralized with an explanation about the facts of our public/private processes and architected solution. Each agency was on-boarded individually to the new multi-tenant platform for common services in order to prevent any impact to other agencies. With each successive consolidation we demonstrated the predictability of success and used that to leverage growing confidence and counter the next agencies' concerns.
We addressed the disparities between the consolidation facilities, such as different supported versions of virtualization, by correcting the architectural design and consolidating core services. These efforts reduced support and maintenance burdens. A unified solution also avoided excess infrastructure and configuration and ensured all systems were leveraging the most current and powerful infrastructure.
Creativity Equals Savings Initially, the focus was on the agencies and systems that presented the most complex consolidation challenges. In some cases, legacy or less common technologies were not supported by the new data center infrastructure nor were they compatible with the new data center security policies. We were able to find alternative solutions that minimized the impact on end-users with only moderate software and license costs.
By consolidating such a large and diverse population, a multitude of savings could be captured. We consolidated agreements on licensing, circuits, and more to leverage the best available pricing. We lowered monthly operational costs significantly by increasing density 34% and improving power usage effectiveness (PUE), actually beating the industry's best standard of 1.2 PUE. While it seems counterintuitive, we were able to offer the broadest range of services with improved uptime and security by simplifying the overall environment.
All 200 agencies were successfully migrated to the new central data center with zero downtime or interruption to services, including support of core retail activities during Black Friday and the holiday season.
Broad ranges of services were consolidated including financial back-end processing, mail, DNS, storage, backup, applications, connectivity, and more. We retired 26% of their servers and virtualized 75%. A fully redundant hardware infrastructure for servers, networking, storage, and security was also implemented.
The consolidation gave our client a greater ability to adjust to market changes and best meet the ongoing service needs of their agencies. They improved security, scalability, and redundancy and reduced maintenance and upgrade costs with a leaner and more capable support team.
They are now positioned to meet the ongoing service needs of the agencies they service with an improved ability to customize services with best-in-class technology offerings that can robustly compete in a global, digital marketplace.
Initiation launches the beginning of an organization's migration and positions it for success or failure. Learn how to initiate your business case, plan, schedule, and budget.


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Can Tiger Woods bounce back from worst year ever?
5795 / By zonersports
Tiger Woods is one of the best golfers in history. There's no denying that fact as the statistics back it up with his number of major championships and his win percentage. However, 2010 was his worst year ever on the golf course. Before the year started Woods had won 28.1 per cent of the tournaments he played in. This year it dropped to zero. Woods also saw his stranglehold on the number-one ranking come to an end after being the world's top golfer for a remarkable total of 623 weeks.
Because Woods means so much to the sport of golf it's such a big story when he doesn't do well. So going winless in 2010 and not finishing higher than fourth in any event is big news. In fact, he didn't really do too well in any area of his game this year.
His birdie average of 3.78 had him tied for 29th place. His scoring average for the year was 70.32 which would have him tied for 28th spot and his percentage for fairway hits was 57.21. But does his decline necessarily mean he can't bounce back to reclaim the number-one spot?
Woods certainly is the only golfer to have a bad year, and unlike many others, he actually had a reason for it due to his personal problems over the last 12 months. Going a year without a victory isn't anything new for most golfers as some of the game's best, such as Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus, Gene Sarazen, and Cary Middlecoff all went through winless years in their great careers.
In this era, Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson have suffered the same fate, with Mickelson going two full years without a win and Singh doing it three times. But looking ahead to the major golf championships in 2011, Woods will almost certainly be a favourite Augusta, since he's won it four times and has place in the tournament's top 10 a consistent 11 times out of 14 as a professional.
The U.S. Open will take place Congressional, where Woods hosted the AT&T National. He won his own event there in 2009 and finished in a tie for sixth place in 2007. However, at the U.S. Open at Congressional in 1997 he ended up in a tie for 19th place.
The Open Championship will be held at Royal St. George's next year. The last time it was held there was in 2003 when Woods tied for fourth place, just two shots back from Ben Curtis. The PGA Championship will take place at the Atlanta Athletic Club. It was held there in 2001 and Woods ended up in a 29th place tie.
Woods will be 35 before the year ends and has a lot of golf left in him, but how good he'll be at it is anybody's guess. But he's still the biggest name in golf and there's a good reason for that.
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Browse the most useful affiliate-marketing convention in town! Look at the booths, drop by to talk about advertising or business - and don't forget about Badgerball! There'll be some common DJs you understand :) Can't wait to see every one in the Affiliate Marketing Conference celebration - talk soon!