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Jamzilla, Day Two unfolded with minimal delays on-schedule construction work, Metro officials said Sunday. And a change in wording on electronic warning signs apparently eased traffic jams on the Santa Monica (10) Freeway.
Construction plans changed slightly at mid-afternoon, and workers began removing barriers to some on ramps to the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway. Ramps at Santa Monica and Wislhire Boulevard were reopened and were to remain open all night, even when the northbound freeway is closed to traffic at Getty Center Drive at midnight.
Transition roads onto the northbound 405 from the Santa Monica (10) Freeway were to remain closed until early Tuesday morning, however.
"Even though tomorrow is a holiday, a lot of people have to work, and people should be prepared for extra traffic on the 405—more congestion than so far, warned Metro spokesman Paul Gonzales at midafternoon.
For the Monday morning rush hour, three northbound lanes out of six will be available as the 405 descends into the San Fernando Valley. One lane may be closed on the southbound 405 leaving the Valley, he warned.
The major task remaining for tonight is digging up the center median of the 405 near Ventura Boulevard. It is being shifted 20 feet west, and the entire northbound pavement will be dug up and replaced during the next two overnight closures.
Saturday saw a huge traffic jam on the Santa Monica (10) Freeway, where electronic signs advised that two lanes on the northbound 405 were open in Sepulveda Pass. While that was true, the signs failed to note that transition roads from the 10 to the 405 north were closed because of Jamzilla, and there was no direct connection from the 10 to the pass.
That apparently contributed to observed swerving and confusion on the 10 at the 405 all day Saturday. At one point, traffic on the westbound 10 was backed up from La Cienega Boulevard to the ramp blockades at the 405.
On Sunday, the electronic signs on the 10 said ramps to the 405 north were closed. There was no congestion observed at the 10/405 interchange, although Sunday morning traffic was negligible in all directions.
Metro has announced that the 10's connectors to the northbound 405 would remain closed until the end of Jamzilla at 6 a.m. Tuesday. The California Highway Patrol recommended extending the connector road closures, citing driver safety and the impact to traffic on the 405, according to Metro.
At midnight Sunday, all lanes of the northbound 405 will close and stay closed until 5 a.m. Monday. The same pattern is planned for Monday night and Tuesday morning.
In addition to the paving tonight, crews will also shift the center median 20 feet to the west for about 1,000 feet, in the area where the San Diego Freeway winds down into the San Fernando Valley. That section of pavement is badly cracked, and will become the roadbed for the new pavement.
Advice, updates and details on the freeway closure are available at lawa.org/405 and motorists can also access a Jamzilla hotline by calling 5-1-1 and saying "Jamzilla" or by visiting go511.com.
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---- — LAWRENCE – Saying the actions were "frivolous," former Mayor Kevin Sullivan is trying to recoup money spent to defend himself against a third defamation and negligence lawsuit filed by Frank McCann, retired public works director, against him and his brother Michael Sullivan, who was also city mayor.
Kevin Sullivan hopes to recoup at least $18,187.50 in legal costs, if not more, from McCann and have McCann's attorney Scott Gleason of Haverhill sanctioned by the court for repeatedly filing the "insubstantial" lawsuits which were "not advanced in good faith, unsupported by law or fact, and filed to harass" him, according to a motion filed Feb. 11 in Essex County Superior Court.
The city of Lawrence, which spent more than $220,000 defending itself against McCann's repeated claims, may take similar action against McCann and Gleason, said Charles Boddy, city attorney.
"We are giving it thoughtful consideration," Boddy said. An outside firm was retained to handle the cases and Boddy also worked on the defense, he said.
The legal action taken against Gleason follows a public reprimand he received from the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, a lawyer watchdog group, on Dec. 28.
In a case unrelated to McCann's, Gleason was rapped for missing deadlines in a damage lawsuit filed by unidentified Methuen residents after their property was damaged by a landslide. By missing those deadlines, Gleason's clients lost their right to sue for damages, according to the reprimand.
Gleason, an attorney since 1980, said that case was assigned to another lawyer in his firm and it "fell through the cracks." He accepted responsibility for the mistake and said the matter was resolved, however, he would not specify how.
McCann, a 41-year city employee who retired on June 30, 2010, first sued the city and the Sullivans in federal court. But the civil suit seeking $1 million was dismissed and a second suit, filed in Essex County Superior Court, was similarly tossed. In October, a third suit was dismissed by Superior Court Judge Maynard Kirpalani, who cited legal flaws and statue of limitation issues.
The three failed lawsuits all stemmed from disciplinary action Mayor Michael Sullivan took against McCann in February 2007. Sullivan then placed McCann on a two-week unpaid suspension for what he said were a number of policy violations, including the unauthorized firing of four parking garage employees over allegations of illegal gambling and theft.
McCann was also blamed for cost overruns at the city's Water Department facilities and for spending $800,000 on repairs to High Street, where then-City Council President Patrick Blanchette lived. A failed mayoral candidate, Blanchette is now@text1: a top aide to Mayor William Lantigua.
McCann was also accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate, Andrea Traficanti, who is now McCann's wife.
The lawsuits alleged the Sullivans called McCann and threatened him with a federal and state investigation if he didn't resign as DPW director, a job he held since 2002. Also, McCann accused Michael Sullivan of defaming him in a 2007 Eagle-Tribune article detailing his suspension.
McCann earned $103,810 annually prior to his retirement. When he left City Hall, he was also owed $99,348 in longevity pay and unused vacation and sick time.
In April 2009, Andrea Traficanti McCann was granted a stress-related disability from her DPW job, collecting $712 per week or $37,024 per year from the city, tax free plus lifetime medical coverage and cost of living increases. The payments represent two-thirds of the $53,000 annual salary Traficanti earned as public works supervisor.
Reached yesterday, Gleason declined comment for this story.
Kevin Sullivan served as city mayor from 1986 to 1993. His brother Michael was in office from 2001 to 2009.
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Amesbury — Janet H. Mellon, wife of the late Albin S. Mellon, passed away on Wednesday at the Port Healthcare Center in Newburyport. She was born in Cambridge and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Magdelena (Fedorovich) Janick.
She was raised in Cambridge and attended Cambridge Latin High School. For most of their married life, Janet and her husband Albin worked in the restaurant business and for nearly 20 years, owned and operated the Amesbury Golf and Country Club on Monroe St. in Amesbury. During the 1950's, she attended and graduated from hairdressing school and enjoyed cutting and styling hair.
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RadioShack Corp. /quotes/zigman/260227/delayed/quotes/nls/rsh RSH -4.41% said it's doubling the size of its dividend, part of a new "capital allocation strategy" to return excess cash to long-term shareholders more consistently. Another part would take the form of share repurchases expected to total $200 million of the Ft. Worth-based electronics retailer's common stock over the next 12 months, the company said late Tuesday. RadioShack's board declared an annual dividend of 50 cents a share, twice the payout in 2010, that will be payable Dec. 15 to stockholders of record as of Nov. 25. And starting with the first quarter of 2012, RadioShack will pay dividends on a quarterly basis. Stock buybacks will take place from time to time via open-market or private transactions. "Our balance sheet is strong and our business generates consistent positive cash flow," said Jim Gooch, president and CEO of RadioShack, in a statement.
The board of Meredith Corp. /quotes/zigman/233786/delayed/quotes/nls/mdp MDP -0.49% approved a 50% increase in the media company's dividend, effectively raising the annual payout to $1.53 a share from $1.02 currently. The company's higher quarterly dividend is will payable Dec. 15 to shareholders of record as of Nov. 30, the Des Moines-based company said. In addition, Meredith's directors granted authorization to buy back $100 million in common stock.
MetLife Inc. /quotes/zigman/252112/delayed/quotes/nls/met MET +0.65% said the Federal Reserve wouldn't sign off on a dividend increase that the New York-based company had hopes of paying. The Fed's approval was needed since MetLife, while mainly an insurance company, owns a bank holding company. Accordingly, MetLife's capital planning and distribution activities, including stock buybacks, are subject to Fed review. The central bank decided MetLife's plans should be tested under its revised adverse macroeconomic scenario for 2012. "MetLife is well capitalized and is firmly committed to creating shareholder value and returning capital to its shareholders," said Steven Kandarian, president and CEO. "We are disappointed that we cannot commence increased capital actions now, as our analysis shows that the company's current capital level and financial strength support capital action increases."
Human Genome Sciences Inc. said it now expects cash and investments at the end of 2011 to total between $440 million and $470 million, net of $79 million principal amount and interest paid upon maturity of convertible debt. This range would be down from the $550 million to $650 million that the Rockville, Md.-based biotech company projected in February. Cash and investments stood at $933.4 million as of the end of 2010, the company said.
Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. /quotes/zigman/12750834/delayed/quotes/nls/bhlb BHLB +2.38% , Pittsfield, Mass., agreed to acquire Connecticut Bank & Trust Co. in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at about $30 million. Hartford-based CB&T had total assets of $283 million as of June 30.
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Amazon.com /quotes/zigman/63011/delayed/quotes/nls/amzn AMZN +0.78% reported a third-quarter profit of $63 million, or 14 cents a share, as revenue jumped 44% to $10.88 billion. However, analysts had been expecting earnings of 24 cents a share on revenue of $10.95 billion. according to consensus estimates compiled by FactSet Research. In addition, the Seattle-based online retailer forecast fourth-quarter revenue of $16.45 billion to $18.65 billion, compared with analysts' average projection of $18.15 billion. Read more on Amazon's disappointing results and outlook.
Broadcom Inc. /quotes/zigman/66924/delayed/quotes/nls/brcm BRCM -0.32% steered analysts lower on revenue forecast for the fourth quarter. The Irvine, Calif.-based manufacturer of chips used in devices ranging from networking products to mobile phones said it expects to generate fourth-quarter revenue of $1.7 billion to $1.8 billion, less than the $2 billion consensus forecast. For the third quarter, Broadcom posted earnings of 82 cents a share on an adjusted basis, with revenue rising to $1.96 billion from the prior year's $1.81 billion. The results surpassed consensus forecasts of 77 cents a share and $1.95 billion, respectively.
F5 Networks Inc. /quotes/zigman/65238/delayed/quotes/nls/ffiv FFIV +1.21% reported earnings of $1.06 a share on an adjusted basis for the fourth quarter ended Sept. 30, up from 79 cents a share earned in the final three months of fiscal 2010. Quarterly revenue rose 24% to $314.6 million. Analysts, on average, had been looking for a profit of 98 cents a share on sales of $308 million from the Seattle-based network-management technology company.
Along with reporting third-quarter results, Bedford, Mass.-based iRobot Corp. /quotes/zigman/97966/delayed/quotes/nls/irbt IRBT -0.12% raised its 2011 financial forecast for the second time this year. As revised, the company sees earnings in a range of $1.32 to $1.36 a share, up from a prior estimate of $1.04 to $1.10 a share, and pegged revenue at $465 million to $470 million, as opposed to a range of $460 million to $470 million previously.


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State question 755 specifically addresses prohibiting Oklahoma courts from looking at Sharia law when deciding court cases. Sharia law, codified by Islamic scholars more than 1,000 years ago, is based upon precepts contained in the Quran and the Hadith (the sayings and traditions of Mohammed).
Sharia law is incompatible with American constitutional law and Oklahoma law. Under Sharia law:
Women are second class citizens, having fewer rights than men. For instance, in a court of law a woman's testimony is worth only half a man's testimony. A woman accused of rape must produce up to four male witnesses who will confirm that she was raped. A husband can demand sex from his wife and she must comply.
"Apostates," those who leave Islam, commit a crime and can receive punishment that includes the death penalty.
Those caught in adultery can be stoned to death. This punishment is usually meted out against women, including women who claim they have been raped but cannot produce male witnesses to corroborate their claims.
Muslims are required to pay the "zakat." The zakat is a compulsory charitable gift that cannot be given to non-Muslims. One of the accepted recipients of zakat is "those fighting for Allah …volunteers for jihad." (Source: The Reliance of the Traveller: A Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred Law, p. 272.) In other words, under sharia law Muslims can give money to those fighting in jihad against "infidels." This is one of the reasons why more than two dozen Islamic charitable organizations have been designated by the federal government as funders of terrorist organizations.
Mosque and state are one. There is no legal distinction between religion and government. There is no "separation of church and state."
Criticism of Islam and the prophet Mohammed is a criminal offense. Freedom of speech is severely restricted under Sharia law.
There are those who contend Oklahoma's prohibition of Sharia law is unnecessary, but consider these facts.
Sharia law was applied to a case in New Jersey in 2009. A Muslim woman sought a restraining order against her husband, who was repeatedly beating and raping her. The judge denied the restraining order, ruling that no crime was committed because the husband was acting according to his belief in Islamic law.
In 2002 a divorce case in Richardson, Texas was remanded to the Texas Islamic Court.
Many Muslim leaders in America are on record publicly calling for Islamic law to replace constitutional law. For instance, Omar Ahmad, co-founder of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), said this in 1998: "Islam isn't in America to be equal to any other faith, but to become dominant.
The Quran should be the highest authority in America." (San Ramon Valley Herald, July 4, 1998).
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With no pending felony charges, Costa was permitted to come back to the Terrapins. But he contacted coach Ralph Friedgen today to inform him he would not be part of the bowl preparations.
"Costa's decided not to rejoin the team," Friedgen said. "He called me today and I understand. … I think he's kind of a little bit embarrassed by the whole thing, and he really doesn't want any more attention. He probably could help us, but it was whatever he decided to do. He had the opportunity to come back and he didn't want to."


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---- — BEULAH — A former Manistee police officer averted a second trial on sex crime accusations when he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
Benzie County jurors in 2012 were unable to decide whether Matthew Shane Thompson, 40, was innocent or guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. A mistrial set the stage for a second trial that was scheduled to start today, but Thompson accepted a plea agreement that lowered the charge to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Prosecutor Sara Mason said the maximum sentence is two years, but it's possible Thompson won't serve any time.
"It's a much better deal than we'd offer for (criminal sexual conduct), but the case is 20 years old and the case already came to trial," she said. "We figure with this compromise we'll at least get something."
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Generator problems are to blame for Verizon's response to the , according to a presentation from a company representative Thursday during a hosted by Del. Kaye Kory's (D-38th) in Falls Church.
Doug Sullivan, of Verizon, said the derecho storm "downed more poles and generated more commercial trouble tickets for Verizon than Hurricane Irene" and blamed the loss of service, particularly to the 911 network, on "multiple failures cascading from the generator problems."
Due to the power outage Verizon did not have enough information to create a plan to fix the damage and restore power to its customers.
"It is very scary to be without any kind of communication or air conditioning when we experience a million-year storm," said Kory, who called the meeting so residents had a chance to communicate directly with the service providers.
Residents in attendance criticized Verizon for their failure to inform customers about the problems they were experiencing and when service would be restored.
One Lake Barcroft resident said when he had his Verizon service installed, he asked for a copper line to be installed as well, but was refused by the technician. The resident emphasized such an option would have been helpful during the derecho storm since "people lost the ability to have a phone" and "that's a very important thing."
"When we face significant network related issues such as those caused by the derecho, Verizon will share additional information about the restoration efforts more quickly to provide greater insight regarding the extent of the impact to our subscribers and the expected duration of the restoral efforts," Sullivan said.
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According to Sullivan, the only way the 911 system could have failed is if multiple failures in the system had occurred such as the case with the derecho service that caused the system to crash.
The Verizon 911 network is designed with multiple levels of backup systems to help the network operate during disasters and power failures. On June 30, the batteries and backup generators failed to start at Verizon locations in Arlington and Fairfax. The batteries are designed to support the system when a generator fails. However, in this case, the generators did not come online and once the batteries failed, the power to the generator could not be restored, causing the temporary loss of service to the 911 network.
"As a result, three public safety answering service points did not receive 911 calls for several hours on Saturday and during that weekend," Sullivan said. "Verizon understands the critical nature of 911 service to the community. We are committed to making improvements to avoid the performance of the 911 system during the derecho."
Sullivan did not have an assessment of how many customers were affected by not being able to call 911 for emergencies. A representative from the Arlington Communication Center said they did not experience any loss of life as a result of the outages, but they experienced a 23 percent increase of calls.
Following an investigation into the generator failure, Sullivan said backup power system audits were conducted at locations in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., and critical blackout testing was performed to ensure the company tests for all system failures. Other suggestions for improvements include semi-annual audits, communication of escalation paths and communication during the events.
Sullivan said a report of the state of 911 centers will be completed and then released in a few months.


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Cody L. Julian, 21, 600 block of East Sycamore Street, Jasonville, booked 5:48 a.m. Battery-aggravated and interference crime reporting.
George H. Hays, 28, 600 block of West Walnut, Robinson, Ill., booked 2:35 p.m. Fraud.
Jerry W. Parks, 55, 1300 block of North 26th, Terre Haute, booked 2:52 p.m. Court order.
Teresa L. Joy, 48, 1500 block of Illiana Drive, West Terre Haute, booked 3:21 p.m. Habitual traffic violator.
Paul R. Hoffert, 42, 1200 block of North Sixth, Terre Haute, booked 5:02 p.m. Burglary (two counts).
Robert W. Scott III, 40, no address given, Terre Haute, booked 6:02 p.m. Public intoxication and criminal trespass.
William L. Adkins, 30, 1400 block of Grand Avenue, Terre Haute, booked 7:55 p.m. Criminal conversion.
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This post comes from staff writer April Dykman at partner blog Get Rich Slowly.
A couple of years ago, I had a Great Closet Clean-Out. My clothing racks and drawers were overflowing, and some of it still had price tags. Hoping to accomplish that European knack for owning less and looking better, I donated, consigned and gave away about 75 percent of my wardrobe. Today it's 100 times more functional.
These are the best tips I picked up while going through the process, gleaned from fashion gurus, designers, and style bloggers. These tips are applicable to women and men, whether you're a high-power attorney or a stay-at-home parent.
It depends on spending habits and the local cost of living.
This post comes from partner blog Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.
More than one reader has e-mailed me in the last month asking how much house I thought they could afford in our sinking housing market.
One reader, Chester (not his real name), lives in California, where home prices still seem in the stratosphere despite lowered prices. The other, Wilson (also not his real name), lives in the Washington, D.C., region, where demand has kept home prices relatively stable.
In both cases, I think the question of how much house you can afford is independent of the local real estate market and more a product of your spending habits and the local cost of living.
It's not hard to find someone who really wants it.
This post comes from partner blog The Dough Roller.
Did you ever receive a gift card for a store where you never shop? Or have you ever had a gift card for a store that filed for bankruptcy? When a retailer files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, gift cardholders get in line with every other unsecured creditor.
What does that mean? It means you can kiss the value of your gift card goodbye. One solution is to run out and spend the gift card if you hear the retailer is in financial turmoil. But there is another solution.
For short durations, it's not worth the effort, blogger says.
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When I was young, my parents were adamant about turning off lights, and would be rather upset with me when we'd go on a two- or three-day trip and my bedroom light remained on.
My wife and I go through the house and turn off lights, sometimes even if we're just leaving for a couple hours.
Is this tactic worth the time invested in it? Let's crunch the numbers, but let's first make a few assumptions.
Buy a house to make it your own, not to get rich.
This devil's advocate post comes from Jim Wang at partner blog Bargaineering.
A few years ago, when the housing market was sizzling hot, everyone and their mother talked about how their home was a fantastic investment. They talked about how a home that sold 10 years ago had quadrupled in value over the last five and cursed themselves for not buying more.
I knew someone who owned four rental properties, all bought with adjustable-rate mortgages, and was making a "killing" on the rents and appreciation. I knew someone else who was looking at his paper riches and marveling at how wonderful homeownership was.
Then the housing market stalled. ARMs reset. People were in rough shape. Those who overextended learned something the prudent have always understood: As much as your home is a great place, it's not an investment.
If it happens to you, don't get discouraged.
Adding insult to injury, employers are opposing unemployment benefits claims in record numbers, The Washington Post reports.
Imagine being among the multitudes getting pink slips, applying for benefits that will help you keep your home -- and then getting notice that your former company contends you're not entitled because you were let go for misconduct or that you quit. Protests are being filed by former employers in more than a quarter of all new benefits claims, the Post says.
Driving slower will save fuel, but it might not be safe.
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Stick to items you're knowledgeable about.
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- Includes useful code samples to help you integrate NGINX into your application architecture
- Full of example configuration snippets, best-practice descriptions, and reference tables for each directive
Book DetailsLanguage : English
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Table of ContentsPreface
Chapter 1: Installing NGINX and Third-Party Modules
Chapter 2: A Configuration Guide
Chapter 3: Using the Mail Module
Chapter 4: NGINX as a Reverse Proxy
Chapter 5: Reverse Proxy Advanced Topics
Chapter 6: The NGINX HTTP Server
Chapter 7: NGINX for the Developer
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Techniques
Appendix A: Directive Reference
Appendix B: Rewrite Rule Guide
Appendix C: The NGINX Community
Appendix D: Persisting Solaris Network Tunings
- Chapter 1: Installing NGINX and Third-Party Modules
- Installing NGINX using a package manager
- CentOS
- Debian
- Installing NGINX from source
- Preparing a build environment
- Compiling from source
- Table: Common configure options
- Table: Configure options for optimization
- Configuring for web or mail service
- Configure options for a mail proxy
- Table: Mail configure options
- Configure the options to specify paths
- Table: HTTP configure options
- Enabling various modules
- Table: HTTP module configure options
- Disabling unused modules
- Table: Disable configure options
- Finding and installing third-party modules
- Putting it all together
- Summary
- Chapter 2: A Configuration Guide
- The basic configuration format
- NGINX global configuration parameters
- Table: Global configuration directives
- Using include files
- The HTTP server section
- Client directives
- Table: HTTP client directives
- File I/O directives
- Table: HTTP file I/O directives
- Hash directives
- Table: HTTP hash directives
- Socket directives
- Table: HTTP socket directives
- Sample configuration
- The virtual server section
- Table: listen parameters
- Locations – where, when, and how
- Table: Location modifiers
- Table: Location-only directives
- The mail server section
- Table: Mail module directives
- Table: Mail SSL directives
- Full sample configuration
- Summary
- Chapter 3: Using the Mail Module
- Basic proxy service
- POP3 service
- IMAP service
- SMTP service
- Using SSL/TLS
- Complete mail example
- Authentication service
- Combining with memcached
- Interpreting log files
- Operating system limits
- Summary
- Chapter 4: NGINX as a Reverse Proxy
- Introduction to reverse proxying
- The proxy module
- Table: Proxy module directives
- Legacy servers with cookies
- The upstream module
- Table: Upstream module directives
- Keepalive connections
- Load-balancing algorithms
- Types of upstream servers
- Single upstream server
- Multiple upstream servers
- Non-HTTP upstream servers
- Memcached upstream servers
- FastCGI upstream servers
- SCGI upstream servers
- uWSGI upstream servers
- Converting an "if"-fy configuration to a more modern interpretation
- Using error documents to handle upstream problems
- Determining the client's real IP address
- Summary
- Chapter 5: Reverse Proxy Advanced Topics
- Security through separation
- Encrypting traffic with SSL
- Authenticating clients using SSL
- Blocking traffic based on originating IP address
- Isolating application components for scalability
- Reverse proxy performance tuning
- Buffering
- Table: Proxy module buffering directives
- Caching
- Table: Proxy module caching directives
- Storing
- Compressing
- Table: Gzip module directives
- Summary
- Chapter 6: The NGINX HTTP Server
- NGINX's architecture
- The HTTP core module
- The server
- Table: HTTP server directives
- Logging
- Table: HTTP logging directives
- Table: Log format variables
- Finding files
- Table: HTTP file-path directives
- Name resolution
- Table: Name resolution directives
- Client interaction
- Table: HTTP client interaction directives
- Using limits to prevent abuse
- Table: HTTP limits directives
- Restricting access
- Table: HTTP access module directives
- Streaming media files
- Table: HTTP streaming directives
- Predefined variables
- Table: HTTP variables
- Using NGINX with PHP-FPM
- Table: FastCGI directives
- An example Drupal configuration
- Wiring NGINX and uWSGI together
- An example Django configuration
- Summary
- Chapter 7: NGINX for the Developer
- Caching integration
- No application caching
- Caching in the database
- Table: Memcached module directives
- Caching in the filesystem
- Table: Header modifying directives
- Changing content on-the-fly
- The addition module
- Table: HTTP addition module directives
- The sub module
- Table: HTTP sub module directives
- The xslt module
- Table: HTTP XSLT module directives
- Using Server Side Includes
- Table: Server Side Includes directives
- Table: Server Side Includes commands
- Decision-making in NGINX
- Table: Perl module directives
- Creating a secure link
- Generating images
- Table: Image filter directives
- Tracking website visitors
- Table: UserID module directives
- Preventing inadvertent code execution
- Summary
- Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Techniques
- Analyzing log files
- Error log file formats
- Error log file entry examples
- Configuring advanced logging
- Debug logging
- Switching binaries at runtime
- Using access logs for debugging
- Common configuration errors
- Using if instead of try_files
- Using if as a hostname switch
- Not using the server context to best effect
- Operating system limits
- File descriptor limits
- Network limits
- Performance problems
- Using the Stub Status module
- Summary
- Appendix A: Directive Reference
- Table: Directive reference
- Appendix B: Rewrite Rule Guide
- Introducing the rewrite module
- Table: Rewrite module directives
- Creating new rewrite rules
- Translating from Apache
- Rule #1: Replace directory and file existence checks with try_files
- Rule #2: Replace matches against REQUEST_URI with a location
- Rule #3: Replace matches against HTTP_HOST with a server
- Rule #4: Replace RewriteCond with if for variable checks
- Summary
- Appendix C: The NGINX Community
- Mailing list
- IRC channel
- Web resources
- Writing a good bug report
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NGINX is a high-performance HTTP server and mail proxy designed to use very few system resources. With the many tutorials and example configurations floating around the Web, it is difficult to know how to properly configure NGINX to meet your expectations.
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Pharma rhetoric at International AIDS Conference must be matched by action
Aggressive Patenting Costs Lives, says Oxfam
(Mexico City) Legal maneuvering by multinational companies restricting access to essential medicines contradicts their encouraging words at the International AIDS Conference, says the international agency Oxfam. If companies are serious about working with UNITAID on "patent pools," as several expressed this week, they must end their dirty tricks to block countries' efforts to reduce costs through generic competition.
"Big pharma has gone all out to destroy India's role as the pharmacy of the developing world," said Rohit Malpani of Oxfam International. "The country supplies eighty percent of the world's affordable, generic antiretroviral medicines. Since India was obliged to introduce twenty years of patent protection in 2005, brand-name companies have rushed to patent key medicines there without any thought to the impact on access."
In early 2008, the first patent on an HIV and AIDS medicine was granted in India to Pfizer for a new antiretroviral that enables patients to overcome toxicity or resistance. Other companies that have obtained patents include: Roche, Merck and Johnson & Johnson.
"Each patent granted to brand-name companies in India will mean fewer medicines available for people living in poverty," Malpani said. "Patient groups in India are waging a battle that will determine the fate of HIV-positive people around the world."
"Many people are under the illusion that ARV prices will continue to fall," Malpani continued. "Prices for second-line medicines are high and will stay high unless the companies adopt a more flexible approach to patent protection."
Oxfam spokesperson Dr. Mohga Kamal-Yanni said: "While some companies continue to deny people access to medicines, others are recognizing that a comprehensive solution is essential. The new innovation of patent pools holds great potential."
A patent pool invites pharmaceutical companies to conclude voluntary license agreements with UNITAID, enabling generic firms to produce key medicines at lower costs for developing countries while paying a royalty to the patent owner.
Kamal-Yanni said: "We are encouraged that several pharmaceutical companies at this conference expressed willingness to collaborate with UNITAID to make patent pools work. But until companies stop harassing countries for providing cheaper medicines, it is hard to take the pharmaceutical industry seriously."


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Weatherford Democrat
By JUDY SHERIDAN
In a split vote July 15, Parker County commissioners voted 3-2 to appoint Aledo Fire Department President and Deer Creek subdivision resident Juston Stelzer to the ESD No. 1 Board of Commissioners.
County Judge Mark Riley and Commissioners George Conley and Larry Walden voted in favor of Stelzer. Commissioners Dusty Renfro and Craig Peacock voted against Stelzer's appointment.
The vote came on the heels of a failed motion from Renfro, who initially moved that James Causey, a Deer Creek resident, be appointed to the ESD No. 1 board.
Renfro is the commissioner who represents the Aledo/Annettas area, annexed by ESD No. 1 in May. Causey was the choice of Annetta area leaders who opposed the annexation.
Renfro was supported by Peacock in his endorsement of Causey, but opposed by Riley, Conley and Walden, so the motion failed.
"I will say that I think both the candidates would do a great job," Renfro said, "but this board member will be representing the Aledo/Annettas area. Most of those mayors submitted letters in support of Mr. Causey, and they represent the citizens of their cities, they were elected to do that, so that was the biggest reason.
"The way the election happened, the debt was not approved, and with Mr. Causey being an accountant, having a lot of experience in that department, that was the reason I thought Mr. Causey would make a good addition to that board. He's supported by all of our constituents ... most of them."
In a letter accompanying his application to the ESD No. 1 board, Stelzer, an active firefighter, wrote that if appointed, he would resign from his Aledo VFD position to "better serve the district as a whole."
"I feel, if selected to serve, I will be able to represent not only the taxpayers in the area I call home," he wrote, "but also the entire ESD No. 1 district responsibly and fairly."
Stelzer is the founder/owner of SS Auction Services in Aledo. He is an eight-year member of Aledo VFD and is active in Aledo AgBackers and the Business Development Group of Aledo.
Causey is a Director in the Finance and Program Management organization at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, but has no experience in emergency services or fire protection, according to a letter accompanying his application for the board position.
"Every business needs multiple skill sets," he wrote, "and I would bring a significant wealth of business acumen to the table."
Causey also pledged fair representation for all in ESD No. 1.
"I have experienced the pain of questionable representation of a public interest through the Deer Creek Water Works saga of ownership transfer between the original owner, the City of Willow Park and now the City of Annetta," he wrote. "I don't want this to happen with the ESD No. 1 annexation."
Renfro's office received six letters in support of Causey, according to Renfro's office staff, and none in support of Stelzer, according to Renfro. All the letters were initially addressed to Judge Mark Riley and/or commissioners.
Annetta Mayor Bruce Pinckard and Annetta North Mayor Rob Watson signed two of the letters. Others came from attorney Robert Carter, Kathryn Thompson, Dennis Thompson, and James and Cynthia Harrison.
Pinckard wrote that Causey's knowledge of accounting principles and finance would bring credibility in the eyes of voters.
"New equipment must be purchased and existing debt paid off," he wrote. "I have had many concerns as to how this will take place, and the residents of Annetta and the surrounding area have expressed confusion, since the vote on May 11, 2013, was to not accept responsibility for the existing indebtedness of ESD No. 1."
Renfro later said that he was surprised that other members of the court, who often endorse the same candidate as the commissioner of the involved precinct, did not support his choice.
Conley, who made the motion to appoint Stelzer, said Stelzer was an impressive candidate who interviewed well and has a dream for the Aledo area.
"To me Causey just wanted to keep an eye on ESD No. 1, not to make things better," he said, pointing out voters approved the annexation without accepting ESD No. 1's debt. "He may not be quite as good as the other guy with the numbers, but he's a smart guy who can do whatever the others can do."


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Curious about the newer model? Check out the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab
By KBB.com Editors
KBB Expert Rating: 6.6
The Ford F-150 may hold the title of best selling individual pickup in the country, but when you combine the sales of the Chevrolet Silverado with the nearly-identical GMC Sierra, it's a different story. The General Motors pickups outsell the Ford handily and also outsell all the import label pickup trucks combined. Despite last year's economic woes and General Motors' subsequent remaking, the Silverado continues to be a strong seller for Chevrolet, which is probably why Chevy has done very little tinkering with the 2011 version. To its credit, the line of Active Fuel Management-equipped V8 engines offered in the Silverado give it segment-leading fuel economy, and, for those with an ecological bent, a number of engine choices are now Flex-Fuel E85-capable. There is also a hybrid model, reviewed separately.
If you need to tailor your pickup truck to your exact requirements, the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado enables you to do just that with a wide variety of configurations, bed lengths and trim levels. The Silverado's V8 engine lineup offers Active Fuel Management technology, Flex-Fuel E85 capability and even a hybrid model.
The only quibble we have with the Silverado is the baffling array of choices buyers have – multiple trim levels, cab sizes, bed lengths and even instrument panels. Plus, the availability of the Silverado HD further muddies the waters for potential buyers.
Beyond an upgrade to OnStar 9.0, some new colors and some minor enhancements to reduce wind noise, there are no major changes for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Driving Impressions Thanks to its rigid frame and advanced construction techniques, the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado offers a markedly better ride-and-handling combination than many of its competitors. The Silverado platform includes a fully-boxed...frame (for more chassis stiffness), coil-over-shock front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering, and the result is a surprisingly maneuverable and comfortable vehicle. A lengthy test drive over rough, washboard gravel roads revealed a quiet and composed cabin. While the available 4.3-liter V6 could probably get most jobs done, the Silverado can also be equipped with a variety of V8 engines, most with 5.3-liter displacement. A 6.2-liter 403-horsepower aluminum-block V8 is available as well. Power delivery with each V8 engine is more than ample, and the electronically-controlled six-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission delivers it smoothly and without hesitation.
Big Knobs
In a welcome bow to those who work hard to earn their keep – and who live in frigid climes – the Silverado has knobs, switches and door handles that can be easily operated while wearing gloves.
Active Fuel Management
The Active Fuel Management system available in four different V8s cuts the operation of four cylinders when they are unneeded and enhances fuel economy.
The Silverado features two distinct interiors. The WT, LS and LT trim levels feature the "pure pickup" interior with larger controls and a double glovebox, while the LTZ trim has a "luxury-inspired" interior. Both instrument panels are mounted low and farther forward for an increased feeling of spaciousness and visibility. The back-seat area in the Crew Cab models offers generous room for adult-size occupants and is nearly as comfortable as some full-size SUVs; the design also features stadium-style rear seating and has a 60/40-split design and folding center armrest. A lockable storage bin is built into a big 40/20/40-split bench front seat. The bin can accommodate a laptop computer and features a 12-volt power outlet.Exterior
With its wide front and rear tracks, the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado looks substantial without displaying the bulbous but juvenile muscularity of some of its competitors. Instead, the Silverado looks tailored and subdued front to rear. Highlights include narrow gaps between body panels, enabled by a fully-boxed frame delivering maximum stiffness and rigidity to help eliminate body flex. The handsome horizontal grille is divided by a thick bright metal bar that flanks a bold Chevrolet "bow tie" symbol. Designers also took special pains to integrate the pickup box while at the same time making it taller. Entry to the rear seat/storage area of Extended Cab models is eased thanks to large rear access doors that open 170 degrees, and power-operated rear side windows lower completely into the access doors.
The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado WT includes a four-speed automatic transmission, tire pressure monitoring system, anti-lock brakes (ABS), air conditioning and two auxiliary power outlets. The 1LT adds cruise control, compass and temperature-display rearview mirror, power windows, door locks and mirrors, remote keyless entry and CD/MP3 player audio system. The LTZ adds 10-way power heated front bucket seats, leather seating, power-folding power-adjustable heated mirrors, Bose audio with MP3-compatible six-disc CD changer and auxiliary input jack, remote starting system and heated washer fluid system. The StabiliTrak electronic stability control system is standard on all 1500 models.
Depending on trim, the Silverado can also be optioned in several ways. It offers five suspension systems, each tailored to suit specific driving requirements. They include Z83 for a solid, smooth ride, Z85 for enhanced handling and trailer towing, Z71 for enhanced off-road capability, Z60 for street performance with 20-inch wheels and NHT for maximum towing capacity. A choice of two- and four-wheel-drive models, various cabs and bed lengths and a variety of axle ratios are also offered.
While we expect the 4.3-liter V6 and 4.8-liter V8 to be more than adequate in work truck applications, we recommend the 5.3-liter V8 engines, some with cast iron blocks and some with aluminum, but all with Active Fuel Management and variable valve timing. And for those who want more power (or towing capacity) the 6.2-liter is tops in its class, offering significantly more power and torque (pulling force) with very little penalty in fuel economy.
4.3-liter V6
195 horsepower @ 4600 rpm
260 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/20 (2WD), 14/18 (4WD)
4.8-liter V8 Flex-Fuel
302 horsepower @ 5600 rpm
305 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4600 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 14/19 (2WD), 10/14 (2WD, E85), 13/18 (4WD), 10/13 (4WD, E85)
5.3-liter V8 Flex-Fuel
315 horsepower @ 5200 rpm
326 horsepower @ 5300 rpm (E85)
335 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4400 rpm
348 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4400 rpm (E85)
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/21 (gasoline), 11/16 (2WD, E85), 15/22 (XFE), 11/16 (XFE, E85), 15/21 (4WD), 11/16 (4WD, E85)
6.2-liter V8 Flex-Fuel
403 horsepower @ 5700 rpm
417 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4300 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 13/18 (2WD), 9/13 (2WD, E85), 12/18 (4WD), 9/13 (4WD, E85)
To compare current market prices, check out KBB.com's car classifieds to view the new and used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab vehicles for sale near you.
Based on 1185 Ratings for the 2007 - 2013 models.Review this car
By TJ on Thursday, July 17, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 59,000overall rating 5 of 10rating details
Pros: "It's a nice riding truck. Comfortable to drive in"
Cons: "VERY,VERy poor quality in my opinion"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2
"Purchased this new in Feb 09 about 10K - front rotors warped (warranty covered about 15K - rear brakes sticking (warranty covered At 20k I find the rims are corroding terribly. They are pitted, coating came off in spots. about 37k - check engine light small evap leak (dealer said gas cap.. hah $150 Very next week - check engine light AGAIN -same code(dealer said now fuel pump leaking - warranty) DID I NEED THE CAP, PROBABLY NOT! Dealer insisted it was bad anyway About 38k - power door locks failing. $100 About 50k - power window switch bad. not fixed yet AT 52K noticed rust on bottom edge of tailgate AND on the inside of the rear bumper About 58k - Front wheel bearing bad, wheel darn near fell off $395. This took out the front brake pads and rotor for another $300 NOW.... while doing my periodic checking of fluids etc.. I find the tranny a quart low :( (and it ain't leakin) So, YOU tell ME how you'd rate it! Then, to top it all off, I contacted GM to discuss these issues on two separate occassions when I had the problems around the 36K mark with the door locks and gas cap, looking for at least some partial help. On both occasions they convinced me to take it to the dealer for diagnosis and 'then we'll talk'. My fault for trusting their word. Never heard back from them either time and I had to contact them again after about a month to see 'what's up with this'. Both times they said 'sorry, can't help you' So, personally, after owning Gm vehicles for 30 years, I'm done with them."
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By DChsvAL on Wednesday, July 16, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 80,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I am the second owner and it's my first truck. It quickly became one of my favorite vehicles I've owned. MPG's are good for a full size truck, even better if you add a Diablo Intune with a custom ECU program. Gives better HP and torque as well. It has more than enough power stock, but who doesn't like more? I like the looks of this truck vs other trucks of the same year, except for maybe the Tundra. Honestly I like the Tundra more, but people want way too much for used ones. For the price, the Silverado is a better deal. However, the interior leaves much to be desired. It's very dreary with nothing nice to look at except loads of black plastic. Seats are quite comfortable and if you have the jump seat it provides a great place to rest your arm or do paperwork. The three cup holders is great in theory, but do not hold larger drinks very well. Better hope your drink has a cap on it or is in a can. Large fountain drinks do not stay in very well if you have to take a corner or stop abruptly. I had a large drink fly out and dump between the passenger side door and seat while going around a round-about on a Navy base. That was lovely. There's plenty of storage as well and adding a tool box under the rear seat makes the space very useable unless you want to put a sub-woofer down there. Overall, a really great truck. I have not had a single issue with it."
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By Sam on Tuesday, July 15, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 60,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Purchased the truck new in 2008 and the only maintenance required, besides oil and filter changes, was front/rear brakes and battery. No mechanical problems."
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By Frank on Monday, July 14, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 26,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Reliable, easy to drive, smooth ride, looks great."
Cons: "Gas, turning radius and LT interior"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"A really good strong pickup truck, I prefer chevy's over ford's. Has a good amount of power for the 4.8 version. The interior is the best, but thats if you get the LT model. The gas consumption can get 14 mpg city if you keep the RPM's at 2000-2500"
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By Mitchmc on Sunday, July 13, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 55,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Design, color, load capacity"
Cons: "Cab is small"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"The only drawback I have is, as compared to the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 I had, the cab is not all that comfortable. Both my previous Dodge and my current Silverado were very comparable in equipment and options, but the Dodge cab was just enough longer front to back, that the seats had more adjustment room."
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By CHIPSTER on Thursday, July 10, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 100,145overall rating 8 of 10rating details
Pros: "reliable, sturdy"
Cons: "poor gas mileage"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7
"OVERALL, HAS BEEN AN EXCELLENT TRUCK. Did have issues with front end having to do with 4WD. No fit and finish problems to speak of, though. Do wish the mileage was higher (getting a hair less that 20mpg on hwy., 17mpg in town.)"
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Written by Penny Riordan
Every day people are posting heartwarming, useful and inspiring stories in their blogs on Patch.
Here's some of the best blogs we saw this week:
1. Do you love going to yard sales and antique shops and rummaging through old books? Urban archeologist and Brookfield Patch Blogger Gary Van Antwerp loves old books and the things he will find in them.
Van Antwerp wrote in his blog the Urban Archeologist that older editions of books can be places of hidden treasure. He's found old bank notes and advertisements tucked between the pages.
With the rise of Kindles and e-books, Van Antwerp wonders if printed books will stick around for their sentimental value.
"Food for thought: What would an author do if you handed him or her a Kindle or Nook with their book on it and asked for an autograph?"
2. If you're a woman, you'll want to check out this blog on bras. Yes, bras.
Heide Olson is an expert on all things bras and shares her wealth of knowledge in her blog Perk 'Em Up With the Bra Ladyon Grayslake Patch.
This week Olson shared about a fitting she did for a young girl, who wanted a bra just like her mother.
"Whether they lack a bust line or are overly endowed, girls are especially sensitive to teasing of any kind at this age. Many of my clients have told me that their self-conscious feelings began as a result of insensitive treatment during these early years. So, if your daughter mentions that it's time to shop for a bra, it's possible the support may be more for her emotions than her bust line!"
3. This week on Reston Patch, Blogger and Virginia State Delegate Ken Plum shared his thoughts on the Navy Yard shootings in his blog.
Plum observed in his post that Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis was exercising his constitutional right to carry a firearm when he walked into the Washington, D.C. facility and shot 12 people.
With every incident that occurs, it seems that the outrage from the public is becoming less and less, he said.
"It's amazing how these events produce so little outrage anymore. If it were not for the parents of the Virginia Tech students and Newtown children and Gabby Giffords who herself was a victim they might pass unnoticed. In fact, there are dozens of gun-related killings every week that barely get press attention because there were only one or two victims. It seems that the number needs to get up to a dozen or more at one massacre to make the news."
4. In an informative blog on Danvers Patch, Realtor Lillian Montalto tackled a question every homeowner asks when considering selling: What is the price of your home?
There are many factors that can go into the price of a home being put on the market, Montalto wrote in this week's post.
The most important factors to keep in mind are the prices of homes in your area, the market conditions and how quickly you want your home to sell, she said.
"Price your home too high, and you risk having it languish on the market – and potentially necessitate a future price reduction. Price it too low, and you might cheat yourself out of a larger return."
5. Sometimes a blog can be as simple as sharing some facts and then posing a question.
That's exactly what Pastor and Blogger John Edward Griffin did on Imperial Beach Patch.
Griffin's blog, the T-Shirt Pastor Blog covers topics ranging from 9/11 to community issues to questions of faith.
In this week's post, he shared that he recently learned that 15,000 people in the city have no religious affiliation. Griffin said he'd like to hear from those folks and if they would answer two questions:
"1.What is your biggest hope or dream for your own life?
2. "What is your biggest fear or worry about your own life?"
What about you? Do you have something to share on Patch?
Patch is open platform where readers can post, comment and recommend stories on the site. Any user is welcome to blog, by going to the 'blogs' tab from the homepage.


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MCLEAN, Va., LAS VEGAS - DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's fastest growing full-service brand, and the New Tropicana Las Vegas today announced a strategic franchise agreement that marks the return of Hilton Worldwide to the Las Vegas Strip after an almost 14-year absence. Under the terms of the franchise agreement, Tropicana Las Vegas will continue to own and operate all 1,600 guest rooms in the 35-acre resort, which recently completed a $200 million comprehensive transformation.
When the hotel becomes the Tropicana Las Vegas - a DoubleTree by Hilton in January 2013, guests will be able to earn and redeem Hilton HHonors points and airline miles at the award-winning Strip resort, which features four restaurants, a spa, a nightclub and beach club, an entertainment complex, and a state-of-the-art conference center and exhibition hall.
"We are thrilled to be affiliated with such a first-class organization that shares our customer-centric values, and we are honored that DoubleTree by Hilton selected us to represent their marquee brand on the Las Vegas Strip," said Tropicana Las Vegas CEO Alex Yemenidjian.
"After careful consideration, we selected the Tropicana Las Vegas to represent the DoubleTree by Hilton brand on the Las Vegas Strip, not only because of the beautiful transformation of the resort, but also because of its unparalleled commitment to guest service," said Rob Palleschi, global head of DoubleTree by Hilton. "We are proud that, with the addition of Tropicana Las Vegas to our portfolio, Hilton Worldwide will continue to build upon its rich history in Las Vegas, and Hilton HHonors members will have a new home on the Strip."
DoubleTree by Hilton is renowned for its award-winning CARE culture and for its unique chocolate chip cookie welcome.
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With a fast-growing, global collection of 380 upscale hotels in gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations across six continents, every little thing we do at DoubleTree by Hilton inspires us to create a rewarding experience for our hotel guests, our team members and the communities we proudly serve. Our hospitality begins with a warm chocolate chip cookie welcome upon arrival and continues with the award-winning Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program, an array of fine services and amenities and our longstanding CARE Culture tradition that empowers more than 45,000 team members to provide the special comforts and acts of kindness that make the traveler feel human again.
To make reservations at any DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, travelers may visit our brand website at www.doubletree.com. Social media users may connect with us at www.facebook.com/doubletree, www.twitter.com/doubletree and www.youtube.com/doubletreehotels. For the latest news, story starters and fact sheets about our brand, reporters and bloggers may visit our DoubleTree by Hilton Global Media Center at news.doubletree.com.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 95 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of eleven world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,100 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 685,000 rooms in 92 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.