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As I type this I am working hard with Simon to prepare for our next wave of IT Camps specifically the new camps on System Center 2012 sp1. Having just completed the five exams of MCSE Private Cloud I am now having to readjust to how much is different as a result of this service pack coming out. The key change is that System Center has had to change to run on and support Windows Server 2012 for example:
System Center 2012 can now run on SQL Server 2012, which in its Enterprise edition provides availability groups to protect your key System Center data. There's also the capability to do some really clever business intelligence in this release with Office 2013 to help you understand and predict demand in a large datacentre and better respond to the rhythms of your business.
Then there are individual enhancements to each component of the suite..
Finally each component has better integration with the others and so there is a general sharpening of the whole suite. So that is quite a lot of stuff for a service pack and would easily take a day to go through assuming like me you are already au fait with System Center 2012.
I also know that a lot of you have been holding off evaluating or deploying Windows Server 2012 until this service pack was released as you quite rightly want to manage this new version of Windows Server.
Finally we are on tour with the System Center camps Manchester, Birmingham and York and we have a few places left on each of them so please don't beat me up in a few months time that we didn't run these, and please please cancel if you can't make it as it does allow us to plan and to let others off the shortlist if it does fill up.
If you can't make it and you want to try System Center sp1 you can get it here.. but note this is just for evaluation you can't upgrade to the full version or migrate data from this.
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I'm starting this blog with an intuitive quiz… (exciting I know!).
If you're building a high density private cloud, do you know which edition of System Center 2012 provides the most efficient option?
What is the licensing minimum initial purchase for Enrolment for Core Infrastructure (ECI) and how many processers does each license cover?
Take the new Private Cloud Licensing MVA Course to discover all you need to know about licensing the Private Cloud. Learn how to license your private cloud; including server management and virtualization, as well as migrating servers to third party hosting companies. Products covered include Windows Server 2012 and System Center 2012. Understand how the combination of both provides enterprise class virtualisation, end-to-end service management and deep insight into applications so you can focus more attention on delivering business value to your organisation.
Learn how the four different Windows Server 2012 licensing editions, Datacenter, Standard, Essentials and Foundation, can be optimised depending on your organisation size and your virtualisation needs. The course takes you through Volume licensing, virtual instances, processor capabilities, CAL's, and much much more. Below is a familiar scenario which illustrates the use rights for a customer running 4 instances of Datacenter in the virtual. The instance running in the physical can only be used to manage the instances of the operating system running in the virtual operating system environment.
System Center 2012 integrates 8 separate component products into one which streamlines the installation and reduces the time it takes to deploy, from days into hours! The Datacenter edition in particular allows for the provisioning of unlimited virtual machines without additional licensing costs. The Datacenter license edition also covers 2 physical processors and allows you to manage unlimited OSEs providing highly virtualised environments with significant cost savings. The System Center 2012 Standard license edition covers 2 physical processors and allows you to manage 2 Operating System Environments.
The course also trains you on how to assign certain licenses to a cloud infrastructure with License Mobility through Software Assurance. Do you know the products eligible for License Mobility? I'll give you a clue… there's 6! To gain more knowledge and great training and accreditation on licensing the Private Cloud, start the course here and get your certificate to become a Microsoft Licensing expert!
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The top 15 Windows 8 apps to boost business productivity
Author Bio: Marcus Austin works for Firebrand Training as a Technical Author. Marcus has over 25 years' experience in the technology and business sector. His recent work includes constructing a mobile strategy for the Guardian Media Group, together with writing and editing for magazines and websites including TechRadar, Internet Retailing, IT Perspectives, and Santander Breakthrough.
With over 35,000 apps available on Windows Store, there's a lot to choose from.
The likes of Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja may be the most fun, but there's a wealth of business apps to be explored. Here are 15 of them that will help increase your productivity:
1. Remote Desktop App.
This allows you to sign in to different PCs, and access files, without having to be physically near your PC. This can prove useful in case you forget an important document, or simply want to move files to and from computers while on the bus home.
2. Evernote.
If you're in the middle of a meeting with your Surface tablet or other Windows 8 device, you can use this program to take notes. You may be wondering why you shouldn't simply use the included app, Onenote. Evernote contains much more functionality allowing you to add links, videos, and photos as well as make to-do lists and sync with multiple computers.
3. Skype.
If you need to keep in touch with co-workers or host a business meeting, Skype has you covered. This has all the features you would expect including the ability to host voice calls, video calls or simply use instant messaging.
4. Microsoft Lync.
This is an elegant and clean looking app thanks to the Modern UI design. With support for audio and video with multiple people, you can keep in touch with colleagues. Plus, you can reference another app or website while using Lync. It snaps to the side of your screen, so you can multi-task and use multiple windows at the same time.
5. BBC News.
This app has a clean design, providing easy access to the latest articles. With multimedia to enhance your experience, this is an essential download.
6. News Bento.
This app is a gorgeous RSS reader following all the design cues from Microsoft's Modern UI philosophies. Like any other RSS reader, this aggregates all your subscriptions into one easy-to-read place. This goes one step further by aggregating pictures along with text.
7. Package Tracker.
Do you send or receive lots of packages? If so, this app is invaluable. It allows you to track the location of packages on a map, with support for a wide variety of shipping services.
8. Invoice 360.
This app allows you to print out a professional-looking invoice in a matter of minutes. All you have to do is input the correct information and choose from a number of invoice templates. After inputting all the information on the invoice, you can save it as a PDF, print it out or use the built-in soft-copy sharing in Windows 8.
9. TeamViewer Touch.
While the Remote Desktop app was already suggested, this app is a good choice for businesses that already use TeamViewer and don't have a company infrastructure that runs on Windows Server.
10. Skitch.
With this app, you can write notes and add annotations to existing pictures. This is incredibly useful for when you're having a brainstorming session.
11. Box.
This app is similar to other popular services like Skydrive or Dropbox, but offers a number of different features and is focused specifically at businesses. There is an uptime guarantee of 99.9%, the ability to collaboratively work on documents as well as the ability to search for text through a document. There are also numerous powerful security features and robust admin tools. This is a great choice for businesses that want a reliable cloud storage service.
12. EZ Opp.
This app allows you to view estimated revenue for your business as well as actual versus potential income. With a tablet-friendly interface and integration with Microsoft's Dynamics CRM service, this is the app to check out.
13. Meeting Money.
This app calculates how much money employees are earning while sitting through a meeting. This can help you keep track of how much money is being spent every minute when you host a meeting!
14. Banking.
Whoever you bank with, chances are they have an app. And they're all pretty useful for banking on the go. As a minimum, you'll get access to your account balance, and be able to make payments. 15. Microsoft's Map.
This app is the perfect fit for your transportation needs allowing you to learn about the traffic conditions and get directions to wherever you want to go. Overall, all of these apps should help boost productivity within the workplace. Whether it's calculating how much money is being wasted during a meeting or collaborating with employees on a spread sheet, Windows 8 has you covered.
Simon and I have challenged one another to see which Windows 8 devices we fall in love with! We are both gadget lovers and so with Windows 8 consumer and business devices now available we are in our element. We decided that tablets were the first thing to try as these are something new to many businesses and with touch there are many opportunities that aren't necessarily that obvious.
Simon is going with his Windows 8 Slate and I've gone with the Samsung ATIV smart PC. You may say that we are comparing apples to pears but actually they are both very usable in a business context and great for every day use. So how did I get on with the Samsung then?
First things first we need to get down to the details… What was in the box!
When I first got this device one thing hit me… Where's the keyboard… Out of the box this device doesn't come with a keyboard and at first I was a bit put out. After all Simon gets a nice flip cover keyboard! (Yes I got keyboard jealousy!) Then I remembered I have my Arc Keyboard & Mouse… I don't use the keyboard on my laptop at my desk anyway. In fact I pretty much use my laptop as a second screen when at my desk.
I did feel that this device needed a stand of some sort to be able to use the screen when not on the go but once that was sorted it was all systems go with my wireless keyboard and mouse all set up and the screen plugged into my HD monitor via the HDMI port. The at desk experience was good for general office use.
What I would say is that I wouldn't want to do anything too intensive on this. Using Visual Studio or running VM's is not what this machine was made for but for every day general use it was great. It was fast, responsive and the screen is really clear. For those considering security at work note that this device does have a TPM chip which means that if you are like and like to use direct access from home this device will meet your physical security requirements.
OK so that's the on desk experience… So what happened when I took this device to my meetings? Well actually it was a really interesting one. Unplugged and away from the keyboard and mouse this device really does come into it's own in a business environment. I am going to admit something you probably never knew! I REALLY love OneNote! In fact it's one of my favourite Microsoft apps ever! Why is this relevant… Well… When in meetings OneNote on a tablet really comes into it's own. For example when explaining how something works it's much quicker to use the integrated pen that comes with the Samsung and draw a quick diagram for a colleague. Even better than that I can even email that diagram to them and doodle some text around it and turn my scruffy handwriting into legible text with the convert to text functionality making me more productive.
There are 101 different ways that a tablet works better than a PC in the office and I'm pretty sure you don't need me to tell you all the reasons, but to me the tablet is the future in the office for the general office worker. It provides flexibility, simplicity and the ability to be creative.
The Samsung ATIV SmartPC is definitely a contender if you are looking at tablets for your business and has the benefits of a fully functional PC. At just under £700 this is a pretty nifty device and if you are looking for something that has even more power and oomph then the Samsung ATIV SmartPC Pro could be well worth a look.
How could you imagine this device being used in your office?
With Windows Server 2012, organisations receive the capabilities they need to meet today's ever changing IT requirements through a fundamental shift toward cloud computing. The Windows Server 2012 licensing MVA course covers how to license Windows Server 2012, and will assist you in understanding which edition is the right solution for your organization and how to migrate from earlier editions of Windows Server.
The course takes a look at the four Windows Server 2012 editions. It will help you to understand how the processor + CAL model for Windows Server 2012 Datacenter and Standard editions work for your organisation. Did you know Windows Server 2012 Standard edition now have all the same features and capabilities as Datacenter edition with each license covering up to 2 physical processors on a server? They are both Private Cloud optimised solutions. The Datacenter edition is ideal for highly virtualised environments as it provides for unlimited virtualisation. If your organisation is rapidly growing with high-density virtualisation needs then this edition is ideal. Datacenter and Standard editions are only differentiated by virtualisation rights as the Datacenter edition provides for unlimited virtualisation whereas Standard edition provides organisations with 2 virtual instances with each license.
Windows Server 2012 Essentials is a cloud connected first server ideal for small businesses with up to 25 users providing organisations with the flexibility to have email in the cloud, run line of business applications, or run email on premises. Windows Server 2012 Foundation is an economical general purpose server for physical computing continues to be a server model with no CAL requirements.
Every user or device that accesses an instance of Windows Server 2012 requires a CAL. Learn how to choose the best and most economical CAL based on your particular scenario. The 2 CALs are Device and User CALs. Device CALs is an access license required for every device used by any user and most appropriate for organisations with multiple users accessing an instance of Windows Server on a single device e.g. shift workers. User CALs are required for every named user accessing the server and is most appropriate for organisations with many roaming employees who need access to the corporate network.
The course also takes you through a simplified Windows Server 2008 to 2012 comparison. Windows 2008 R2 Datacenter and Standard editions had different capabilities whereas Windows Server 2012 editions both share the same improvements in capability and licensing. Learn how both editions benefit from the increased processor support, memory and other features once again are only differentiated by virtualisation rights.
You are able to downgrade your bits to previous versions of Windows Server as illustrated below but it is important to remember that Downgrade Rights allow you to downgrade the bits only but the license rules of the purchase version still apply.
For those of you with Windows Server 2008 we review the difference between the previous and the new version for Windows Server 2012 by going through common scenarios. You can increase or grow your virtualisation instances in 2 ways:
1. If you want a lightly virtualised envrionment you can choose to assign multiple Standard edition licenses to a single server often referred to as stacking licenses. Each standard license increases your virtualisation rights by
2. If you want to move to a highly virtualised environment and have active SA you can use your Step-up benefit to move from Standard edition to Datacenter edition
All this and much more scenarios, learnings and instances are covered on this course to solve your licensing headaches. Take the course now and kick-start your path to becoming a Microsoft licensing expert! Start Here
Be sure to also download the free Evaluation copy of Windows Server 2012 and have a play with the software.
Windows 8 has enhanced security with BitLocker, AppLocker, Windows Store apps, Secure Boot, Measured Boot and much more. It also offers superior seamless, fast and fluid experience for remote or VDI sessions with inbuilt support for technology like mobile broadband in ways you probably hadn't considered. Simon May takes a look at why Windows 8 is great for business.
Over the past few years the world of end user computing has changed dramatically. Back in 2009 when Windows 7 was released there were few end-users who used multiple devices. I was working for an organisation that was one of the exceptions, issuing some users with relatively dumb smart phones for email access. My how the world has changed.
User Demands Have Changed
Today it's highly unlikely that your end-users are only carrying one device, many are carrying two or three. In some rare circumstances (Andrew Fryer and I) typically carry 7 devices each, we are extreme end users inside of Microsoft. As the world has changed so much our devices also need to change in almost every aspect. In the world of end user computing we are mainly driven by what our users expect from a device and as we all know some of those expectations are explicit and some are not.
On the list of explicit requirements are usually things like the ability power it on and in todays world very quickly – almost instantaneously. Small, light, fast, clear, bright, intuitive are also right up there on the list of expectation adjectives for end users. The list of implied expectations I think is far more interesting: security, reliability, easy to repair are often taken for granted or assumed by the user. Lets take a look at why Windows 8 is necessary to help IT deliver on some of these requirements.
App Security
The security features of Windows 8 are pervasive throughout the OS and build upon and compound the previous security investments in Windows. For example the Windows Store app model requires that apps declare to the end user (or to the IT Admin) precisely what the app needs to access within Windows such as the users work or home networks, documents, web cams etc. Additionally Windows Store apps don't execute with the users standard set of permissions – instead they use a subset in much the same way Internet Explorer does. The upshot being that the app is less able to affect the devices stability. I use the term Windows Store here but that doesn't require the app to have been obtained via the Windows Store, side-loading (the process of installing without using the store) is more relevant for many enterprises.
Encryption, Faster
Encryption is an area where Windows 8 excels and compounds previous improvements. In Windows 8 BitLocker Drive Encryption (BDE) can be set to only encrypt data as it is placed onto the disk, where as previous versions of BDE would also encrypt the "white space" on the disk that contains no data. If you want you can still allow that to occur. BitLocker's approach of only encrypting data as it is placed on disk becomes a boon when you consider the deployment process. With Windows 8 and System Center Configuration Manager 2012 we have the ability to pre-provision BitLocker or to put it another way encrypt the hard disk before Windows 8 is even installed. The upshot is that Windows 8 can be provisioned in an encrypted state. For anyone who's had a build engineer take a device from your build factory before disk encryption has been run, and subsequently breach security by issuing the device to a user this will probably want Windows 8 as a result of that feature alone. It's a job saver.
Encryption, More User Focused
There are other improvements too for BitLocker, most importantly these affect usability for the end user. With Windows 8 and BitLocker users can change their own BitLocker PIN without the need for admin rights, simplifying the process. Most BitLocker users I've seen (and EVERYONE) in Microsoft must run BitLocker to protect YOUR data never change their BitLocker PINs but they should. I actually helped a colleague add a PIN a few days ago as he was having to enter his BitLocker recover key upon every boot to use his device. Sub-Optimal! This is of course the next end user improvement, BitLocker can in Windows 8 with UEFI hardware network unlock itself. This process prevents your users having to find and enter their BitLocker recovery key on trusted networks, you as the IT guy define that network and the whole process is secured using public key certificates. This will reduce downtime and helpdesk calls for your users and for IT.
If you don't think BitLocker is for you then consider what happens when you loose a device, also consider that most users think their devices are encrypted even if they aren't since they're smartphones and tablets often are. Now make the link to you CIO / CEO / CFO probably thinking you encrypt all devices and again deploying BitLocker could be a job saver.
Secure Boot
Windows 8 with UEFI hardware also implements Secure Boot. Put simply the UEFI chip holds the current signature of Windows 8 and if that changes Windows 8 will enter recovery and recover to the state that Secure Boot knows, reboot and succeed to start. This is important because pre-boot malware has become an attack vector of choice. As a Malware creator getting your malware under the OS is a home run because it's hard to detect once the device has started. Secure Boot prevents that ever happening.
Measured Boot
Measured boot takes the Secure Boot process one step further and checks more granularly that files and processes within the OS haven't changed by comparing more signatures. The measured boot process uses the TPM to check that boot is progressing as planned and has not been compromised.
App Control
For many control over what apps can run on a device is a paramount concern, in fact in the UK some industry sectors are unable to deploy devices upon which applications cannot be blocked. Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 allow you to decide what apps can or cannot run on Windows 8 devices within your enterprise using AppLocker technology. AppLocker is not new to Windows 8 and Server 2012, it has been available since Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008R2 but in Windows 8 and Server 2012 AppLocker extends to Modern UI or Windows Store Apps. AppLocker is implemented through Group Policy and by creating a GPO to either enable or disable specific apps that are either side loaded or are delivered from the Windows Store. This process provides complete control. AppLocker can be used to allow or deny based on publisher, version or name of the app with publisher being the most permissive or restrictive (allowing or blocking all apps for a publisher) and name being the least permissive or restrictive (requiring an exact name match).
With regard to the AppLocker user experience at camps I've repeatedly been asked how to remove tiles from a users Start screen. AppLocker can help you achieve that. When apps have been blocked or only specific apps have been allowed (which infers all others are blocked) the app will not launch, cannot be installed from the store and upon login the tile is removed from the start screen (after the AppLocker policy is applied). The user may have paid for the app they are loosing access to and could be annoyed at the IT Admins blocking of their favourite app, but they still retain their purchase which will work on other devices that don't have the GPO applied to them. Some IT Admins may want to use WMI filtering to make GPOs more dynamic, removing the block when the user is connected to an alternate network for example.
Anti-Malware by Default
Every Windows 8 devices has anti-malware protection by default. That is an incredibly important statement for enterprises because they can be sure that when someone brings a Windows 8 device into the office, even if it's not corporately owned it will have some form of protection. Furthermore it is impossible to turn off Windows Update on a Windows RT device. Couple this anti-malware protection with a NAP solution with SHVs and you'll be a step closer to safely allowing BYOD. For enterprises that want to take control of the anti-malware solutions in Windows 8 you will need to use either Windows Intune or System Center Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 with System Center Endpoint Protection. Once either solution is enabled you'll have the ability to control updates and report compliance across your estate. Additionally you'll have the ability to instantly, remotely initiate anti-malware detection so you won't need to talk the user through the process.
The style in which we as individuals work has changed much over the past 3 to 4 years too. Always on connectivity is now expected and many of us work from home or on the road on a regular basis. One of the reasons for this change has been the abundance of access to the Internet from almost everywhere. Of course, being realistic, not all Internet connections are created equally and the quality of service you receive varies significantly. Trust me on this I know, I've spent over 40 nights in hotels this year and I run events where the Internet (which is always business-grade 30mbs minimum as advertised) varies dramatically. Thankfully we've realised this and there are changes throughout Windows 8 that make this experience better.
Mobile Broadband
Mobile broadband now accounts for a vast amount of connections to the Internet with most smartphones and tablets being constantly connected. Services range from GPRS to 4G in the UK and those terms indicate vast ranges in bandwidth but not only in bandwidth, latency and loss are also a huge factor in modern networks. If we look at how people were connecting back in around 2000 when I started my career WAN connections were a known quantity – you got what you paid for. If you wanted a 1mbs backbone (yup) for your core network with 100ms round trip you pay for it and get it. Today that kind of connectivity is almost taken for granted and is substandard – your mobile phone connects better. If you wanted to make that purchase today you will have myriad options, you will probably go with the cheapest. The point is really that network conditions have changed and your devices now have to cope with many different network types.
Mobile broadband is now intrinsically understood by Windows 8. When Windows 8 sees mobile broadband hardware, a SIM and a connection you have the option to connect from the charms. Not only that but Windows 8 understands that you don't want to experience shocking bills and so limits what happens over that connection. Windows 8 automatically marks mobile broadband connections as "metered" connections, and some activities, such as getting updates from Windows Update are not undertaken on metered connections. Metered connections are constantly tracked to tell you how much data you've used as well and many of the major carriers have Windows 8 apps to provide you with deeper intelligence on your bill. If an alarm bell just rang in your head, as it did in mine, about Windows Update not running on a metered connection and therefore not downloading anti-malware updates on a metered connection the fear not. IT admins can control metered connections with Group Policy, as you would expect.
It's not only Windows 8 that understands metered connections. System Center Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 also understands metered connections, an app can in fact make use of the information. CM12 however uses the information to give you control over whether your users can download from your CM12 Distribution Points (DPs) over a metered connection.
As good remotely as locally
Because so many people now connect when they're out and about access to remote sessions has become ever more important. There are times when you don't want the data walking out of the data centre which is where VDI and Remote Desktop Services come into play. In Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 these two areas have undergone massive improvement. Firstly the client and server now negotiate to find the best connection quality for both bandwidth usage and server performance, and they do that continually to maintain remote sessions that look as good as local sessions.
Ensuring that remote sessions look as good as local sessions was a key directive for the team. When I remote onto a Windows 8 VDI desktop it should feel local, and it does. Touch is respected (up to 256 points!! if the client supports that) and things flow as quickly on remote sessions as they do locally. Video is a prime example, watch Windows 7 and Windows 8 side by side and you quickly see the difference. The key is the way that the remote session is rendered, dynamically analysing the content on screen and sending that content to the users remote client in the most appropriate way. If the client sees moving pictures, it's probably video and h.264 is used to encode and send the video (if it's available for rendering on the client). If the content is a picture then a low res version is sent to the client and progressively updated with more detail – this lets the user get on with their task, such as viewing a webpage. Oh and for those guys working on trade floors, we now support up to 16 monitors.
Under the hood there is a also work being done to support those more lossy, more latent networks. In the case of video in a Windows 8 VDI or Server 2012 RDS session the video is sent as UDP packets and not as TCP packets. The difference being that UDP doesn't require the acknowledgement of receivership that TCP does, in most cases dropping a frame or two while watching a video doesn't hurt the experience so much. Video sent over TCP could require every frame to be acknowledged, slowing the frame rate right down, delivering a very jerky experience.
Of course the thought of VDI is great but the practicality is not for everyone and other solutions make sense. It's great to not need to take a computer with you, but to have all your apps, your documents and your corporate access with you. Windows To Go is the solution that makes this work, allowing you to take Windows 8 with you on a USB drive, pop the drive into any Windows 7 certified PC, boot and log in. You then get your personalised experience with you. If you care about security you can encrypt the stick with BitLocker and you can implement DirectAccess to allow you to encrypt any network traffic back to your corporate HQ – right down to the specific servers being accessed. The second you pull your stick out of the PC you booted with it the PC will lock up, blocking all drive, keyboard, mouse and touch access. Thirty seconds later it will reboot to the PCs own OS. However if you pop your stick back in within 30 seconds you seamlessly carry on where you left off. Enterprises can use System Center Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 to manage the creation of the sticks with your normal enterprise deployment practices. We are seeing some organisations deploy Windows To Go to their temporary workforces to save cost, asking them to bring their own PC and boot from a stick.
Enabling BYOD with Windows To Go
Windows To Go sticks are managed just like any other computer in your estate. They have an AD account, they appear in CM12 as computers, when they're in a PC they are the PC and you can do almost anything to them that you can to a normal Windows 8 device. Critically there is not usability difference to the end user.
Over the course of this article I've highlighted how Windows Store apps take a more modern approach; how BitLocker and pre-provisioning and used space encryption will save hours and pounds; how integration with new hardware can strengthen security and malware resistance with Secure Boot and Measured boot; how AppLocker will help you control application usage in Windows 8; how built in Anti-Malware will help increase trust and manageability in BYOD environments; how remote connectivity is improved throughout Windows 8 with mobile broadband and metered network integration; how VDI and RDS help when dealing with demanding users and remote connections and finally how Windows To Go can help with BYOD questions.
In short I'm up to about 2 pages of A4 at 10pt text or 2800 words and I'm only half way through the features of Windows 8 that matter for business.
The best thing you can do, right this second, is try Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 and System Center 2012 SP1
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I have to say this one caught me out. I'm just setting up a task sequence to deploy Windows 8 and pre-provision BitLocker (which is wicked fast by the way!) and got caught with enabling and activating the TPM from WinPE. The solution I came up with works for me, on a Samsung Series 7 Slate but might not work for all hardware vendors (TPM is a little tricky like that).
The process turned out to be pretty simple.
The final effect takes advantage of Windows 8's used space only encryption and starts encryption before the OS is even deployed, encrypting as the OS deploys – the net result is a fully encrypted machine within minutes!
Don't forget to download Windows Server 2012, System Center and Windows 8 Enterprise to try this out and take a look at my other posts on System Center.
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Leading Culture Change in Global OrganizationsBy Daniel Denison, Robert Hooijberg, Nancy Lane and Colleen Lief Jossey-Bass, 2012220 pagesList price: $34.95ISBN: 978-0-470-90884-6
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Using lessons learned from two decades of studying seven major companies, this book offers ideas for firms already doing business globally or moving into the global marketplace. Readers learn the approaches of companies that created cultural change across national boundaries. Leading Culture Change in Global Organizations uses detailed case studies from which the authors draw larger lessons for readers to apply.
Leaders need to "make the front line the foundation" for cultural change. By following Domino's Pizza as it worked to cut turnover and improve performance, the authors found that a focus on the workforce is key to gaining a competitive advantage. Readers get specific tips for supporting the front line:
Align strategy with your people and your culture. Formulating a business strategy that sounds great on paper is one thing, but implementing that strategy is something else altogether. If strategy clashes with culture, culture will win. That's why business strategies must have buy-in from workers and managers. Lessons for readers include collaborating with all levels to create strategies and being aware of how strategy changes will affect everyone in the organization.
Prepare to "create one culture out of many" in any merger or acquisition. A case study looks at how attention to culture and strategy helped management integrate the disparate acquisitions that formed one company. The lessons from that example cover finding the right team, dealing with managers who aren't aligning with the new culture and creating an integration plan to keep cultural change moving.
Export the successful culture of one part of the firm to other parts. This suggestion is for large companies with global workforces. The book examines how to use specific types of meetings and business teams and also touches on the influence of national culture vs. company culture.
The authors also focus on emerging markets in two ways: How does a company build a global business in an emerging market, and how does a company in an emerging market build a global business?
Effective Human Resource Management: A Global AnalysisBy Edward E. Lawler III and John W. BoudreauStanford Business Books, 2012196 pagesList price: $35ISBN: 978-0-8047-7687-5
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If HR doesn't change, it risks becoming just an administrative function, overseeing vendors who do the bulk of the work. HR could instead be a vital part of business strategy, but first HR must reconsider its basic structure, services and programs.
Those conclusions come from authors Edward E. Lawler III and John W. Boudreau, of the Center for Effective Organizations at the University of Southern California, in their extensive study of results from 15 years of gathering data about HR management. The study's data identify best practices in HR, including design of the HR organization and metrics to measure HR functions' effectiveness.
The report analyzes survey data from six points between 1995 and 2010 and examines how "the design and activities of the HR function are actually changing" over time. The surveys went to medium and large companies around the globe.
One highly significant finding: How HR organizations allocate their time has not changed between 1995 and 2010—a fact the authors find "surprising and concerning … indeed shocking" because rather than increase the time it spends being a business partner, HR continues to invest its time primarily in services, audits and legal issues—not strategic business services.
"This may be a major problem if it leads to HR executives believing they have made progress toward an objective they feel is important when in fact they haven't," Lawler and Boudreau warn.
Those HR executives may not even come from HR. Some companies (roughly one-quarter) place executives from non-HR functions into roles as heads of HR departments. The reasons can vary, with some companies using HR to groom executives for higher jobs such as CEO, or to make HR "more like a business," or to give them a " 'safe' pre-retirement job."
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A Manager's Guide to Virtual TeamsBy Yael ZofiAMACOM, 2011264 pagesList price: $27.95ISBN: 978-0-8144-1659-4
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Because working virtually reduces travel expenses and the need for office space, having virtual teams can lower an organization's costs. And, it is easier than ever to set up these teams, thanks to technology. Most important, virtual teams let you bring together the most appropriate expertise for a project, no matter where that expertise is located.
The advantages are great, but so are the challenges for managers of virtual teams, author Yael Zofi notes. How do you build rapport among team members? How do you assess your employees and know if they're really doing what they say they are? How do you spot poor performance in time to redirect an employee? And if you can't see your team members daily, how do you model the way you'd like them to work?
In A Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams, Zofi walks managers through the steps for creating and running new teams. She also offers advice for managers who are already working with existing virtual teams. Managers can use the book as a text on the whole team-building process, or they can dip into it for what they need at a given moment, such as help with getting deliverables out the door or advice on cross-cultural communications.
Managers learn the stages of virtual team development—setting up, following through and refreshing. Setup involves setting goals, creating team rules, and assessing team members' abilities as well as their ease with virtual communications and technologies. Follow-through means building trust, establishing accountability, managing conflicts among team members and getting the work done. Refreshing involves checking in with team members, identifying potential improvements and debriefing if the virtual team disbands.
Zofi covers these and other topics in detail, and uses case studies to show what real managers did in tough situations. Among the specific advice she offers are tips on how to:
Corporate India and HR ManagementSociety for Human Resource Management, 2010111 pagesList price: $21.95ISBN 978-1-58644-197-5
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Whether you're already doing business in India, or would like to do business there, this book aims to expand your understanding of Indian HR practices and issues important to business in the country's exploding economy.
Author Nancy R. Lockwood interviews Indian HR executives and examines India's unique business environment, the country's international role, and the challenges and opportunities there. She looks at:
Sustainable leadership. Indian businesses are growing, often hiring huge numbers of people, and even small- to medium-size enterprises may hire hundreds of people each year, Lockwood notes. Most small to medium firms hire well-educated managers whose turnover is high as they take their experience to larger firms. How can India accommodate so many new employees, handle turnover of talented workers and cope with fast-changing growth?
The book delves into research on leadership development in particular and identifies distinctively Indian leadership traits, such as focusing on innovation, addressing societal needs, and being resilient in the face of business growth and government regulation.
Discussions with four Indian women professionals highlight this chapter, and Lockwood adds comments from professional men with perspectives on women in the Indian workplace. The book offers advice on how industry networks and other initiatives boost women's roles.
Lockwood offers recommendations on doing business in India: Understand the value Indians place on personal relationships and loyalties, give employees learning and development opportunities they crave, and learn about young workers' and leaders' expectations.


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Learning is a continuous and exciting process, and life's experiences will continue to instruct you along the way. However, you soon will discover that even a lifetime of experience provides a mere fraction of the knowledge available to you now, or that may yet be discovered. You will open one door, only to discover another...and then another in what is truly an endless frontier.
With that in mind, allow me to open one more door by offering a final lesson in the words of an exciting author, Bill Bryson from his book, A Short History of Nearly Everything.
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"Welcome. I am delighted that you could make it. Getting here wasn't easy, I know. In fact, I suspect it was a little tougher than you realize."
(Bill Bryson, A Short History of Nearly Everything, 2003, p. 1-6)
"To begin with, for you to be here now trillions of drifting atoms had somehow to assemble in an intricate and intriguingly obliging manner to create you. It's an arrangement so specialized and particular that it has never been tried before and will only exist this once. For the next many years (we hope) these tiny particles will uncomplainingly engage in all the billions of deft, cooperative efforts necessary to keep you intact and let you experience the supremely agreeable but generally underappreciated state known as existence."
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"Why atoms take this trouble is a bit of a puzzle. Being you is not a gratifying experience at the atomic level. For all their devoted attention, your atoms don't actually care about you -- indeed, don't even know that you are there. They don't even know that they are there"...except maybe through you. They are mindless particles, after all, and not even themselves alive. (It is a slightly arresting notion that if you were to pick yourself apart with tweezers, one atom at a time, you would produce a mound of fine atomic dust, none of which had ever been alive but all of which had once been you.) Yet somehow for the period of your existence they will answer to a single overarching impulse: to keep you"...you.
(Bryson, Ibid)
"The bad news is that atoms are fickle and their time of devotion is fleeting -- fleeting indeed. Even a long human life adds up to only about 650,000 hours. And when that modest milestone flashes past, or at some other point thereabouts, for reasons unknown your atoms will shut you down, silently disassemble, and go off to be other things. And that's it for you."
(Bryson, Ibid)
"Still, you may rejoice that it happens at all. Generally speaking in the universe it doesn't, so far as we can tell. This is decidedly odd because the atoms that so liberally and congenially flock together to form living things on Earth are exactly the same atoms that decline to do it elsewhere. Whatever else it may be, at the level of chemistry life is curiously mundane: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, a little calcium, a dash of sulfur, a light dusting of other very ordinary elements -- nothing you wouldn't find in any ordinary drugstore -- and that's all you need. The only thing special about the atoms that make you is that they make you. That is of course the miracle of life."
(Bryson, Ibid)
"Whether or not atoms make life in other corners of the universe, they make plenty else; indeed, they make everything else. Without them there would be no water or air or rocks, no stars and planets, no distant gassy clouds or swirling nebulae or any of the other things that make the universe so usefully material. Atoms are so numerous and necessary that we easily overlook that they needn't actually exist at all. There is no law that requires the universe to fill itself with small particles of matter or to produce light and gravity and the other physical properties on which our existence hinges. There needn't actually be a universe at all. For the longest time there wasn't. There were no atoms and no universe for them to float about in. There was nothing -- nothing at all anywhere."
(Bryson, Ibid)
"So thank goodness for atoms. But the fact that you have atoms and that they assemble in such a willing manner is only part of what got you here. To be here now, alive in the 21st century and smart enough to know it, you also had to be the beneficiary of an extraordinary string of biological good fortune. Survival on Earth is a surprisingly tricky business. Of the billions and billions of species of living thing that have existed since the dawn of time, most -- 99.99 percent -- are no longer around. Life on Earth, you see, is not only brief but dismayingly tenuous. It is a curious feature of our existence that we come from a planet that is very good at promoting life but even better at extinguishing it."
(Bryson, Ibid)
"The average species on Earth lasts for only about four million years, so if you wish to be around for billions of years, you must be as fickle as the atoms that made you. You must be prepared to change everything about yourself -- shape, size, color, species affiliation, everything -- and to do so repeatedly. That's much easier said than done, because the process of change is random. To get from "protoplasmal primordial atomic globule" (as the Gilbert and Sullivan song put it) to sentient upright modern human has required you to mutate new traits over and over in a precisely timely manner for an exceedingly long while. So at various periods over the last 3.8 billion years you have abhorred oxygen and then doted on it, grown fins and limbs and jaunty sails, laid eggs, flicked the air with a forked tongue, been sleek, been furry, lived underground, lived in trees, been as big as a deer and as small as a mouse, and a million things more. The tiniest deviation from any of these evolutionary shifts, and you might now be licking algae from cave walls or lolling walrus-like on some stony shore or disgorging air through a blowhole in the top of your head before diving sixty feet for a mouthful of delicious sandworms."
(Bryson, Ibid)
"Not only have you been lucky enough to be attached since time immemorial to a favored evolutionary line, but you have also been extremely -- make that miraculously -- fortunate in your personal ancestry. Consider the fact that for 3.8 billion years, a period of time older than the Earth's mountains and rivers and oceans, every one of your forebears on both sides has been attractive enough to find a mate, healthy enough to reproduce, and sufficiently blessed by fate and circumstances to live long enough to do so. Not one of your pertinent ancestors was squashed, devoured, drowned, starved, stranded, stuck fast, untimely wounded, or otherwise deflected from its life's quest of delivering a tiny charge of genetic material to the right partner at the right moment in order to perpetuate the only possible sequence of hereditary combinations that could result -- eventually, astoundingly, and all too briefly -- in you."
(Bryson, Ibid)
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In researching his book, Bryson tells us that he "...became gripped by a quiet, unwonted urge" to know more about..." the wonders of science, and about how we come to know these kinds of things. (Bryson, Ibid)
For example: "How does anybody know how much the Earth weighs or how old its rocks are or what really is way down there in the center?" (Bryson, Ibid)
"How can they know how and when the universe started and what it was like when it did? How do they know what goes on inside an atom?" (Bryson, Ibid)
"And...perhaps above all -- (how) can scientists so often seem to know nearly everything but then still can't...tell us whether we should take an umbrella...to the races next Wednesday?" (Bryson, Ibid)
As you go through life, you will create your own list of questions. Ultimately, perhaps you will end up with more questions than answers, because your life is not based solely on knowing what you know, but also on knowing what to ask, and in knowing how to formulate each of those questions.
Most importantly, however...never be afraid to ask, because, if you don't ask, the answer is always, NO!
At the inaugural event for The University of Akron's "Last Lecture Series," Dr. Proenza discusses the power of beginnings and the illusory nature of endings.
A number of factors can limit or skew an individual's perspective on the world. Dr. Proenza offers examples and advice on how to seek additional perspectives.
While idealism fuels our dreams and ambitions, unrealistic ideals can be counter productive to effective work. Dr. Proenza discusses some of the pitfalls of unrealistic ideals and how to counter them.
Dr. Proenza urges graduates to live their lives with strategic intent and to be guided by their dreams.
Northeast Ohio has improved its talent dividend of citizens who hold college degrees. Dr. Proenza emphasized the importance of an educated populace and discussed methods to further improve the region's results.
In his last State of The University address as president of The University of Akron, Dr. Luis Proenza reviews the progress and returns on investments made over the past 15 years, and outlines necessary steps during this academic year to maintain this momentum .
Drawing upon his own experiences, Dr. Proenza encourages graduates to continue to seek the magic of learning throughout their careers.
Dr. Proenza advises graduates to no longer identify solely with their majors, but to also regard themselves as critical thinkers, communicators and problem solvers. Doing so, he said, will make the job market a more welcoming place.
In a lighthearted nod to J.K. Rowling's novels, Dr. Proenza offers graduates a final lesson of "A Defense Against the Dark Arts of Derision, Disrespect and Insult!"
If inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil is correct in his predictions for the near future, "a lifetime of learning" has new meaning for today's graduates.


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Huffington Post UK | By Felicity Morse Posted: 25/04/2012 16:07 Updated: 25/04/2012 17:27
Dog hairs in the bed might sound unsavoury but with a new survey suggesting one in five pet owners take their pets to bed, it seems that petting in the bedroom is definitely du jour.
Around 4.4m cats and dogs are enjoying the comfort of their owner's bed at night, with men just as likely as women to dream alongside Rover.
However, older pet owners might prefer to sleep solo, as the survey, commissioned by the Duvet and Pillow Warehouse, showed that though half of 18-24 year olds surveyed would be happy to sleep with their pet, just 17% of 55-64-year-olds would consider a nap with a cat.
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May 2nd, 2013 by Peggy Farabaugh
Vermont Woods Studios was created with a mission of forest conservation. By introducing customers to our sustainable wood furniture we are able to raise awareness about all kinds of forest-related issues, from rainforest preservation to global warming.
You don't have to be a citizen scientist to make the connection between healthy, sustainable forests and wood furniture but it doesn't hurt. If you're not already a CS, how about considering it?
The current issue of Vermont Nature, a publication of the Vermont Institute of Natural Science VINS is all about Citizen Scientists, with ideas and links to projects throughout the Green Mountain State. Online websites make it really easy to participate so if you love nature and are going to be outdoors enjoying it anyway, why not give Citizen Science a try?
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According to Alvey, the president and CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), the larger concern at those meetings is understanding the needs of the business owners. Then, the business builder goes to work putting together an arsenal of enticements that would make northern Nevada appear to be a great place to put a business.
Nevada, along with all other states, has a toolkit of state-approved incentives to convince big businesses to bring their dollars and employees to the area. In Nevada, that toolkits consists of tax abatements for everything from sales and use tax to business tax to personal property tax. These are granted by the Nevada Commission on Economic Development (NCED) through EDAWN and can be given to big businesses that are looking to relocate in Nevada or are significantly expanding their operations.
"There is a concept behind incentives," Alvey said. "Many states now are offering cash incentives to bring in business: Texas, Michigan and Ohio, as well as others. Well, we don't have any cash incentives to give them."
Instead, businesses can have their sales and use tax abated or deferred or take advantage of abatements for personal property tax, modified business tax and real property tax, among others. The abatements only last a specified amount of time, after which the company is contractually obligated to contribute to the local economy.
In the past 18 months, eight businesses have taken advantage of these abatements in Washoe County, as have two in each Douglas, Churchill and Storey counties.
"Some choose not to use them," Alvey said. "In some cases they realize that they are not going to make much money that way or it is just too much accounting."
In past years, before the current recession stunted much of business' growth, about 12 companies would apply for the incentives each year, Alvey said. In growth years, the number of companies relocating to northern Nevada annually would be in the 40s, Alvey said, but that the number now is closer to 18 per year.
And these are not the mom and pop shops. In order to qualify for tax abatements through the state of Nevada, a business must meet two out of three criteria. One of those two criteria must be that they pay their employees, on average, more than $20.05 per hour. The company would have to meet one of the following two criteria:
• New companies must create 75 new full-time jobs, while expansions must increase by 10 percent or six employees, whichever is greater; or
• New companies must invest $1 million, while expansions must spend at least 20 percent of the value of tangible property possessed by the business.
According to Alvey, these requirements come with a few other strings attached, including a clause that the business must keep its contractual standards for five years. If they do not, there is a claw back clause under which the state can claim unpaid taxes immediately. Such was the case when Michelin tires moved its business out of state early, Alvey said. However, he added that the NCED has been much more lenient in granting incentives, sometimes bending the requirements on a case-by-case basis in order to grow Nevada's economy.
The tax abatements also come with a few downfalls for the cities and counties where the businesses choose to relocate. Under state law, Nevada will always get its 2 percent share of the 7-plus percent sales tax charged in a given county. The portion that will be deferred or forgiven for businesses will come from the portion of sales taxes that would have gone to the city or county. Also, the state's modified business tax can be abated, according to Nevada Revised Statutes, but only up to 50 percent for a maximum of four years.
To give some context, dipping tax revenues have taken the brunt of the blame for recent local and state budget shortfalls.
According to the Nevada Department of Taxation, sales and property tax revenues are down significantly, some in double digits.
In Sparks, the businesses currently taking advantage of the abatements are Sierra Nevada Corp., an electronic and technology manufacturer, and OHL, a supply chain and logistics company. Both got the abatements not by moving into the area, but by expanding so significantly that the NCED will grant them an abatement.
According to Alvey, the most common misconception with the abatements is that the state is not giving a gift — it expects a return.
"We don't give them anything," Alvey said. "We forgive them something. We are getting something out of it. It is a simple matter of return on investment. We are making an investment by giving them the abatements and in return they are generating jobs and eventually contributing taxes. These things are going to be good for the economy."
Correction (March 5, 2010): In the story headlined "Sticking the carrot in the face of business," which ran Friday, the business that left the state early was Michelin, not Goodyear. To add clarification, EDAWN is not a state-run agency and wage requirements for businesses seeking incentives must be $20.05 per hour in order to qualify for tax abatements.


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The only thing more inspiring than flipping through plant catalogs in early spring? Seeing those flowers and veggies in person at the height of their summertime glory. Four of our favorite mail-order catalogs open their gardens to visitors during the growing season.
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Until now, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) has primarily been the concern of senior executives and finance officers. However, new requirements, scheduled to take effect later this year, could mean changes for meeting planners as well, including closer scrutiny of expense reporting and more stringent documentation requirements.
Introduced by Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-MD) and Representative Michael Oxley (R-OH), the bill was enacted in 2002 to increase corporate responsibility and curtail accounting scandals. The area of concern is section 404 of the Act, which becomes law August 15 for large corporations and June 15, 2005 for smaller publicly traded companies. The legislation does not affect private companies, except those planning to go public.
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Ordering through SmartBUY is decentralized — meaning that you place an order following your agency's ordering guidance and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidance. GSA does not place this order for you.
Follow these general instructions on how to order from BPAs. You can also use these forms:
The information you need to complete these forms will be on the SmartBUY agreement BPA pages.
Find detailed FAR BPA guidance in Subpart 8.4, and selected citations below that relate to SmartBUY agreement BPAs:
- FAR 8.405-3(c)(1) – agreements with one SmartBUY reseller (single-award BPAs)
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In 2005, the State Auditor's Office received authority via citizen initiative to conduct performance audits. Performance audits determine whether an agency program is efficiently and effectively delivering the intended results. In contrast, financial or compliance audits use standard procedures and rely on accounting principles to determine the financial health of an organization.
Governor Gregoire and state agencies are committed to performance accountability, and strongly support the use of performance audits as an important tool to improve government. We take the audit suggestions for improvement seriously, and prepare detailed action plans to address any findings. These action plans are published and available to the public at the time the audit report is released.


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Dixie Lee Ragland Nichols, 74, of Benton died Monday, July 18. She was born February 19, 1937, in Pine Bluff to the late Leroy Edwin "Chick" and Hazel Jewell Morris Ragland. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bryant. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Fred Nichols and her sister, Frances Orman.Â
The Benton 12-year-olds defeated Blytheville 8-2 Monday night to win the 12-year-old Southwest Regional Championship and earn a trip to the Cal Ripken Major/60 World Series on August 12-19 in Visalia, Calif.
It is the third consecutive regional championship for Benton, which also won the Southwest title as 10 and 11-year-olds. Benton, who hosted the tournament for the first time, allowed just five runs over its four-game run through the tournament at Bernard Holland Park.
Blytheville came through the loser's bracket to make the championship game.
Siloam Springs' leadoff batter worked his way around the diamond to score the game's first run after an error allowed Daniel Kent to reach third. No other Siloam batter would reach as far as second base.
Benton's Kaleb Moody painted the outer half of the plate for four innings, including nine ground ball outs, to take the win 11-1.
Buddy Riggan and Jacob Cooper each hit solo home runs in the second to give Benton the lead. Seven more hits and three Siloam errors later led to nine more Benton runs.
This weekend, eight teams from both Texas and Arkansas will compete in the 12-year-old Cal Ripken Regional Tournament held at Bernard Holland Park in Benton.
Both the Bryant 12 year olds and Benton 12s will be participating in the tournament with Bryant scheduled to play at 2:30 p.m. Friday against Littlefield, Texas, and Benton to play Blytheville at 8 p.m.
Teams that qualified for the tournament are either state champions, such as Benton, which won the South Arkansas State Championship, or are runners-up or were invited to the tournament.
Florence Brown, 94, of Little Rock passed away on July 19.
Mrs. Brown is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Brown, her parents, Guy and Coddie Bunt; one brother, Ernest Bunt; and two sisters, Thelma Wittenberg and Roselee Phillips.
She is survived by her loving son, Bobby Brown and many nieces, nephews and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.
A funeral service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Online guest book: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
James Wesley Gardner, 72, of Benton passed away Monday, July 18. He was born September 1, 1938, in Perry County. Mr. Gardner retired from Reynolds Metal after 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Gladys Gardner; sister, Laura Bettis; and two brothers, Harold and Wiley Gardner.
He is survived by his son, Wesley Gardner; two daughters, Carol Childs and husband, Eddie and Linda Hyde; and brother, John Gardner all of Benton; sister, June Pendergrass of Rogers; three grandchildren, Lauren Hyde, Cody Childs and Will Gardner and his special friend, Earla Gardner.
BRYANT — The Bryant Black Sox gave their pitcher all the room he needed and then some Monday night when they opened the bottom of the first with a 8-run inning thanks to a two-run home run and seven other hits to take a 8-1 lead over Pine Bluff Simmons in the loser's bracket of the Zone 4 Senior Legion Tournament at Bryant High School.
Bryant would eventually defeat Pine Bluff 16-8 to secure a spot in the state tournament, which will be held in Jonesboro next week.
In a back-and-forth battle with Pine Bluff Simmons Saturday night, McClendon's Appliance fought hard but eventually lost 9-8 despite taking the game to the wire.
McClendon's had lost 16-1 to Hope Friday in the Zone 4 Legion Tournament and came home after Saturday's loss to Pine Bluff, which remains in the tournament along with Bryant and Texarkana.
Bryant and Pine Bluff square off at 5 p.m. today after Bryant lost to Texarkana 10-8 Sunday and Pine Bluff beat Hope 16-15 Sunday. The winner will face Texarkana at 8 p.m. today.
Glynn Doyle Adams was very suddenly called home by the Lord, to a family reunion in Heaven, on Thursday, July 14. The Lord has allowed him to praise and proclaim His name for the last 16 years of his life.
Robert Wayne Smith, 49, of Benton passed away Sunday, July 17. He was born on July 13, 1962, to Mary Ann and Jerry O. Smith in Dallas, Texas. He was a member of Highway Church of Christ was an insurance salesman and restaurant business owner. He loved to hunt and fish.
He was preceded in death by his father and his in-laws, Bill and Mary Croft.


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95% Zinfandel 5% Petite Sirah
Barrel aged 10 months 100% French oak 77% new oak
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95% Zinfandel 5% Petite Sirah
We couldn't be happier with the quality of fruit being sourced from the Forchini family's vineyard located along the eastern bench of Dry Creek Valley. Even sun exposure on this bench land vineyard helps to create intense varietal character in their Zinfandel fruit.
In 2008, we harvested from two blocks of the Forchini ranch – blocks we have named "Pond" and "Acre". While the fully ripened Zinfandel fruit brings character, we were able to further improve the quality with our berry-sorting technique. One of only a handful of wineries to employ this technique, we carefully, meticulously and diligently sort through (by hand!) all of the berries after the stems have been removed. This technique, while highly labor intensive and often backbreaking, allows us the opportunity to achieve the holy grail of winemaking – fully flavored mature fruit that is perfectly balanced in sugar and acid. It's "all hands on deck" when a crop of this nature arrives at the winery!
Following a 2-day cold soak we employed whole-berry fermentation for 100% of the fruit…a very gentle process which yields maximum flavor coupled with impeccable balance. In the end, and we think you will agree, the effort is worth the prize!
This wine is packed with flavors and aromas, seductive and alluring. The nose offers cherry-cola, dusty chocolate, baking spice and raspberry compote (raspberry pie anyone?), which the palate confirms with flavors of fresh red berries and rose petal.
The combination is tantalizing and deep, causing you to wonder: Which is better…contemplation or consumption?
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The median home value in Utica, OH is $89,700.
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lower than
the county median home value of $131,100.
The national median home value is $152,300.
The average price of homes sold in Utica, OH is $89,700.
Approximately 55.92% of Utica homes are owned,
compared to 33.83% rented, while
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Magnificent estate on 73 acres, designed by Robert Giesken and built by the McClain Company. Exquisite view to 50 acres of woods and 13 acres of farmland. Featuring over 7400 sq. ft. of living space, including 6 bedrooms and 6.5 baths. Large first floor owners suite with marble walled Jacuzzi tub. Gourmet kitchen with maple cabinets and an island with utility sink and breakfast bar. Two story greatroom with fireplace (marble surrounding). Overlooking greatroom is second story loft area and library. Finished lower level (possible in-law suite) featuring full kitchen, full bath, familyroom and a cedar lined greenhouse. Solar power panels eliminating high electric bills, gas well royalties. Perfect home / or retreat.
Country Charmer on 22.17 A. w/full front porch, huge rear deck, screened porch, full unfinished walkout basement. Maple hdwd fl.,curved staircase to 2nd fl, 1st fl owner suite, soaring GR w/overlook, stone WBFP,country kitchen with SS appliances and center island, breezeway connects 3c garage, endless views from all windows. All NEW carpet, paint & refinished HDWD. Come see and enjoy country living!
Incredible opportunity to live in a beautifully cared for ranch style home with amazing views from every window in addition to an outstanding horse facility including almost 10 acres of fenced pastures. Horse barn includes 3 stunning large stalls, upstairs hay loft with 2 door access, separate 200 amp service plus 12x16 utility door for convenient storage for both your full size utility truck and the horse trailer. The home floor plan is wide open with beautiful hdwd flrs.
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46 (+-) acres in the Utica Village. All Utilities available. Entrance off St. Rt 62, Elm Street, Sycamore Street & Blacksnake Road. Residential or Commercial. 30 minutes to Columbus Rt 161. 24 miles E. of New Albany, 12 miles to Newark , 11 miles to Mt. Vernon
This beautiful home has hardwood floors throughout and sits on 5 acres. You'll love the kitchen with gorgeous granite counter tops and a large eating area with deck access. Living room features a great fireplace. Bedrooms are accompanied with nice sized closets and solid oak six panel interior doors throughout. Relax on the back deck over looking a lovely view. A commuters delight!
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Citizenre launches the pilot phase of its solar lease program for the residential sector.
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The Citizenre Corporation is an energy company preparing to compete in the 21st century energy landscape. We have entered the market as a developer of decentralized, customer-directed electricity infrastructure, using highly standardized business processes to deliver residential photovoltaic (PV) systems to customer homes at an industry-leading installation pace. PV is our entry product; products to follow will strengthen the customers' ability to save money, manage their energy use, replace polluting with non-polluting fuels, and place their own needs -- not those of their utilities -- at the core of their energy purchase and/or production decisions.
As we begin building out our national footprint, we are already offering renewable energy to the marketplace on a cost competitive basis. This positions us well to address the energy challenges of the 21st century - to truly minimize dependence upon foreign and fossil fuels, to install more environmentally friendly electricity generating assets, to deliver a higher degree of energy surety, and to realize a 21st century quality of life.
Representatives of Citizenre, executives of Redding Electric Utility and members of the Redding City Council gathered today to celebrate the successful completion of a recent solar leasing initiative in Redding, California. By capturing the local rebates between August 1 and September 30 2010, REU customers have contributed to the adoption of over 365kW of distributed photovoltaics. more
Citizenre today announced that it has received and executed a funding commitment with Adam Capital, a private investment fund based in Sonoma, CA. The agreement provides an initial $20 million, and subsequent funding rounds, over the next 18 months to fund Citizenre's objective to install 15 megawatts (MW) in residential PV systems. more
Citizenre joined 10 other national solar firms in a private meeting with the new Secretary of Energy Dr.Steven Chu. Citizenre CEO David C. Gregg was invited to attend this executives-only session along with some of the most established names in the solar industry: FirstSolar, Suntech, BP Solar, and seven others. more
Citizenre Solar Rental showcased on HGTV's "Living with Ed" by installing a REnU Solar System on a young couple's home in Venice Beach, CA. The young family shows exactly why renting solar makes so much sense. He is a writer, she is a yoga instructor and their first baby is due anytime. Leasing Solar under Citizenre's terms represents the ideal solution. more


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Add a touch of gold or silver without an extra step! New Shimmer Mod Podge provides the ease of original Mod Podge with an elegant metallic gold or silver finish. Perfect for wedding or holiday projects. Available in Silver and Gold. 8 oz.
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