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Announcing SQL XEvent Profiler
March 11, 2014 By Vicky Harp Leave a Comment
When SQL Server Extended Events arrived in SQL 2008—and even more so with the expansion to its capabilities in SQL 2012—we started hearing a lot about this new technology and how users wanted to interact with it. Microsoft provided a GUI for Extended Events as part of the SQL 2012 Management Studio but, somewhat to [...]
Filed Under: Industry, Performance and Monitoring, SQL Server
Idera Launches SQL Elements
February 19, 2014 By Idera Leave a Comment
We're proud to announce the public release of SQL Elements 1.0! From the press release: Idera's new SQL Server automatic discovery and inventory solution tells DBAs and IT managers how many SQL Servers exist in an environment, along with sizing, utilization, and owner statistics. In addition, SQL Elements sends automated alerts on which servers are [...]
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Is Your SQL Server Slow? Maybe It's Trying Too Hard
February 12, 2014 By Idera Leave a Comment
The following is a guest post by Microsoft Certified Master Robert L Davis. Find more from him at SQLSoldier.com, and follow him on twitter @SQLSoldier. I was talking recently with my friends and former colleagues at Idera about the things that slow down SQL Server. Specifically, the discussion was about things that people could change [...]
Filed Under: Performance and Monitoring, SQL Server, Troubleshooting
Checksums: Free Integrity Protection
January 13, 2014 By Idera Leave a Comment
The following is a guest post by Microsoft Certified Master Robert L Davis. Find more from him at SQLSoldier.com, and follow him on twitter @SQLSoldier. Recently, Idera asked me to take a look at the things that could cost a DBA their job. This led to a new white paper I wrote, titled (appropriately) "5 [...]
Filed Under: Backup and Recovery, SQL Server
Grab These Discounts Before the Ball Drops!
December 27, 2013 By Idera Leave a Comment
A few more days left in the year. A few more opportunities to take advantage of one of our year-end deals. Celebrate the official release of SQL Elements by locking in prerelease pricing—a 40% discount. Download your trial now! That's not the only sale that's up on the 31st, though: SQL Admin Toolset is a multiple "Best [...]
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Our Top White Papers of 2013
December 23, 2013 By Idera Leave a Comment
Becoming complacent when it comes to your knowledge and expertise is one of the quickest ways to fall behind in this industry. A good DBA is always looking for ways to boost his or her proficiencies. We'd like to help you stay on top, so we've gathered some of our favorite white papers below for [...]
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SQL Elements is now available!
December 19, 2013 By Idera Leave a Comment
After months of beta testing, SQL Elements is now available for purchase or trial. Start a trial now and be eligible for a 40% discount on purchase price through the end of the year. SQL Elements, as a product, came out of dozens of conversations between our team members and technologists around the country and [...]
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SQL Elements Review Roundup
December 13, 2013 By Idera Leave a Comment
Now that the SQL Elements Beta is drawing to a close, we have some feedback rolling in from our wonderful beta community. If you want to hear what they have to say, check out the links below! We'll be updating this page as more reviews are published—be sure to check back! Also, don't forget to [...]
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Thoughts on the SQL Elements Beta
December 12, 2013 By Vicky Harp Leave a Comment
This Sunday will mark two months since we began the beta of Idera's newest product, SQL Elements. Hard to believe time has flown by so quickly! As product manager for SQL Elements, I've been intimately involved with the product and with the community of our users. I'd like to share a few thoughts on the [...]
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Dealing with an Inherited Database: NEW White Paper!
December 10, 2013 By Idera Leave a Comment
When it comes to SQL, Andy Warren knows what he is talking about. Andy was a founding member of SQLServerCentral.com, President of the Orlando SQL Server Users Group, and one of the founders of SQLSaturday. So when he offers advice, it's best to listen. He knows, for instance, that the first week with a new [...]
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Consulting Firm Lake IT Leverages Idera SQL Doctor To Immediately Pinpoint SQL Server Performance Issues
November 21, 2013 By Idera Leave a Comment
When companies are looking for a SQL Expert to help with performance challenges, they turn to Oregon-based consulting firm Lake IT for experienced SQL DBAs. Owner Pete Chiboucas has more than 30 years experience in networking, IT, and server management. His team is often called in when companies have additional needs they can't address alone [...]
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Idera Strengthens Monitoring Offerings by Acquiring CopperEgg
August 6, 2013 By Idera Leave a Comment
We've been busy here at Idera. Along with our recent acquisition of Precise, we are happy to announce that we've added CopperEgg's line of cloud monitoring solutions for servers, application, and websites to our roster. CopperEgg's SaaS-based offerings are highly scalable and easy to use and provide monitoring of public, private, and hybrid cloud computing [...]
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VCE Selects Idera Over Quest For SQL Server Monitoring and Administration
August 2, 2013 By Idera Leave a Comment
How's this for a testimonial? Chris Shea, a database administrator at VCE, recently said, "Idera is easy to use without requiring extra training and is pre-configured so that it immediately started providing alerts that Foglight didn't recognize. […] Idera helped me find out I was literally two days away from a major outage." When compared [...]
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Idera Acquires Precise Software
July 31, 2013 By Idera Leave a Comment
We at Idera are thrilled to announce our acquisition of Precise Software, an end-to-end application performance management software provider. The Precise Software team brings over twenty years of innovation to our line of offerings. Together with Precise, we will be able to offer a more complete solution to our customers than ever. Randy Jacops, CEO [...]
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Idera Names Randy Jacops Chief Executive Officer
July 26, 2013 By Idera Leave a Comment
Josh Stephens to Lead Product Direction as Vice President of Product Strategy Idera is happy to announce it has placed two accomplished industry veterans as its new CEO and VP of Product Strategy. Together, they bring decades of experience and impressive achievements to our team. CEO Randy Jacops, formerly COO, says "The Idera team has [...]
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Critical Release from Microsoft on SharePoint Security Vulnerability
March 19, 2013 By Robert Vandervoort Leave a Comment
On March 12, Microsoft released information about some critical vulnerabilities in SharePoint 2010 that could allow users to elevate their privileges using a specially made URL. Microsoft's position is that customers who take advantage of automatic updates probably won't need to do anything at all. Well, I know I can speak for most of us [...]
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Gail MarksJarvis
June 30, 2013
The second quarter was a cruel period, inflicting losses on investors whether they clung to gold, cowered in bond funds they assumed were safe, or took chances on stocks, stock funds, risky bonds or commodities.
It was a period of harsh lessons. It demonstrated that people can lose 4 percent of their money in three months by investing in mutual funds that invest in safe Treasury bonds. It showed that people can lose 25 percent of their money in a gold fund, and it made a mockery of the belief that gold is always safe. And it made clear that the brainiest of investment professionals can't protect individuals in bond funds when interest rates start rising, destroying the value of both safe and risky high-yield bonds.
To make matters worse, investors will see when they start perusing statements from 401(k) funds and individual retirement accounts for the period that ended June 30 that there are times when virtually nothing will spare an investor from losses. While diversification — or buying a combination of stocks and bonds — usually provides protection, there are times when everything gets battered. That was the story of the second quarter, and especially the last month of it.
Yet, despite a nerve-racking six-week period late in the quarter, investors gained so much early in stocks this year that they are still sitting pretty. The average U.S. stock fund remains up about 13 percent. And the panic that hit the market late in May eased last week, although analysts don't expect the carefree attitude that typified the beginning of the second quarter to return this summer.
Investors came into the second quarter feeling cozy. The Federal Reserve was buying bonds in an attempt to keep interest rates low and stimulate the economy. The idea was to make low-interest mortgages available so people would buy homes, and low-interest business loans available so companies would expand and hire people. Whenever the Fed is trying to keep interest rates low, investors buy stocks, and they did it with zest early in the quarter — before fear set in. There's an old Wall Street adage that says, "Don't fight the Fed." In other words: Buy stocks when the Fed is providing low interest rates.
But late in the quarter, Chairman Ben Bernanke sounded like he was going to change the rules of the game, or start taking the punch bowl away. He said the Fed later this year would consider pulling back some of the bond-buying stimulus.
And with that comment, investors panicked. They dumped bonds, knowing bonds lose money when interest rates rise. They dumped stocks, knowing other investors would probably do the same if they expected interest rates to rise and perhaps cool a lackluster economy.
"Investors and financial markets responded by stampeding towards the exits," said EPFR Global, which tracks the flow of money in and out of funds. Investors broke records pulling money from bond funds — everything from municipal bonds to emerging market bond funds. And they pulled billions from stock funds, too, especially funds that invest in dividend-paying stocks. Stocks that pay dividends are often hurt most when interest rates rise because investors figure they will be able to get income from bonds after rates rise, and then will shun stocks because they are riskier investments.
Utility stocks declined about 12 percent from the beginning of May to June 21, but investors who have been holding them throughout the quarter have seen them climb about 3 percent. Given the sharp rise they made early in the quarter, losses for the second quarter are not extreme. The average utility mutual fund tracked by Lipper has declined about 1.5 percent for the quarter. Real estate, or REIT funds, have also lost 1.5 percent.
While the Standard & Poor's 500 stock index declined about 6 percent from late May to June 24, it recovered somewhat last week. For the year the index is up 12.6 percent. And the average U.S. stock fund, after gaining sharply early this year, retains a gain of 13 percent for the year and 3 percent for the last quarter.
Funds that invest in stocks outside the U.S. continue to show sharp losses, however. Emerging market funds, which invest in China, Brazil and India, lost about 8 percent for the quarter. The funds were hit by worries over China, continued weakness in Europe, and the fear that speculation in emerging markets would slow along with exports to China and the rest of the world as interest rates rise.
Latin American funds have been particularly hard-hit, with a loss of 15 percent, according to Lipper. European stock funds lost 4.25 percent for the quarter.
Although commodities have been a popular investment for the past few years as China has been busy buying everything from food to oil and copper, a slump in China's growth — plus the fear that China along with the Fed will stop stimulating the global economy — sent commodities plunging. Funds that invest in metals such as copper, aluminum and nickel dropped 11 percent for the quarter.
But the harshest reaction was to precious metals — particularly gold and silver. The SPDR Gold exchange traded fund declined 25 percent for the quarter, and the SPDR Silver exchange traded fund plunged 35 percent. It must be a shocking loss for investors who thought gold would always keep them safe.
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A sexual position known for its intense orgasm and high rate of death by explosion in the female of the species.
Dave: ''I had sex last night with my bitch, and had a Jodie!''
Colin: ''Dude! what did your wife think about that!?''
Dave: ''Literally mind blowin!''
Colin: ''Dude! what did your wife think about that!?''
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Amazing Girl Who Is Great In Bed And The Damn Sexiest Of The Sexy Baby!!!!
Aims To Please And Always Fulfills
Complete Class And Beauty
Aims To Please And Always Fulfills
Complete Class And Beauty
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by bootycallxxxx October 27, 2008
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The cutest, most beautiful girls in the world who is shy to show love around others but once alone doesn't stop showing it until the very last second you leave. A very loyal friend who never means to cause you sadness. A.K.A. the sweetest girl in the world.
How would you describe that girl over there?
Shes a Jodie, bro.
Ah, i want one.
Too bad she's mine. ;)
Shes a Jodie, bro.
Ah, i want one.
Too bad she's mine. ;)
by American Mike in Askam June 25, 2010
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Ussually associated with a really beautiful, stunning girl, with large eyes, and soft lips. People named Jodie ussually end up dating guys called James, especially hot, sexy and handsome ones who they were just destined to be with.
Someone: That Jodie should be dating James right now.
by Baby I like it July 08, 2012
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Jodie, is a once in a life time chance. Amazing, she has it all. A face you will never forget, eyes that are blue with a yellow ring like fire around them that make you loose yourself in her beauty. she has an amazing body. No matter how much you say she's beautiful, she wont accept your compliment even though she is a 100% stunner. As well with the looks Jodie's personality doesn't fail to impress. She is very creative and always makes you smile, just by being her self. there is one simple word to describe her, 'PERFECT'. Guaranteed to be the first and last thing on your mind.
WOW! she's so perfect, I bet her name is Jodie.
by Brandy Scott Mclovin April 01, 2012
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To seem like your paying attention but actually daydreaming.
God! Your not listening to me your such a Jodie!
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1107 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV | Directions 8911936.100898 -115.138402
Monday To Saturday From 11:00 AM To 10:00 PM Sunday From 01:00 PM To 09:00 PM
Neighborhoods: Paradise
Awesome Yum! – The girls always remember our dinner order and are awesome with service. The owner is also very friendly and working to make sure everything is it's best. The atmosphere and food have stolen my heart and made this my favorite place to eat. If I had one place to take people...this would be the place.
Best for... – The pad thai disappointed me and so did the curry. I would definitely recommend to try the chicken satay, duck and coconut soup.
Casual strip-mall eatery offers tasty Thai standards in a variety of spice levels. – In Short
Ensconced in a strip mall, this modest little gem leaves a noble mark on those who happen to stumble upon it. While it looks like a takeout only restaurant, it is tastefully decorated, quiet, and just the place for a casual dinner outing. The dishes, including Singapore noodles and pad thai, are served on the spicy side, so you are asked to indicate your level of comfort from "Coward" to "Native Thai."
A Locals Hidden Jem in the Desert – If you visit Vegas often or live here you would know about the King and I. When you walk in you are treated like family everyone greets your arrival and makes the entire lunch or dinning experience very relaxed and not rushed. The food served is an excellent value and if you have a special request all you have to do is ask and if possible they will prepare your request. The resturant interior is unique you feel you have entered a hidden dinning experience from the walls which looks like the resturant was carved into a rock mountain to the Thai artwork. Even the wine choices are a delite if it a must place to dine and have your pallet pleased.
Eh.. so/so – The food was less than impressive when it comes to authentic Thai food. I've definitely had better. Do not get the mint chicken.. my boyfriend said it was super bland... he had to get his money back. I regret going here.. Maybe the other courses were better but the Mint Chicken and the Panang was less than average.
I was taken here by a local "in the know" while visiting from out of town- the food was delicious and a great value. The portions were large. Beware- the food can be pretty spicy- we ordered a moderate heat level and still found that our tongues were burning. Nothing fancy but I will return whenever in town.
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Catholic Memorial triumphs in D3 title game
The Catholic Memorial football team has long been known as a running team and a program with a number of WISAA titles to its name, but never a WIAA gold ball since the governing bodies merged in 2000.
Friday was a good time for a shift in identity.
Matt Hubley still ran for close to 200 yards, but with Pat White's three passing touchdowns and receiver/defensive back Andre Bodden's huge game, the Crusaders won their first WIAA state championship in a Division 3 blowout over Waupaca, 42-7. Memorial did not allow a point in the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison and turned a close first half into a laugher.
"It's special for us," said Bodden, who finished with three interceptions and two touchdowns, one on both sides of the ball. "We wanted to win for coach (Bill) Young. Everything he's done for us and the program, we owe it to him."» Read Full Article
Laundry schedule dispute becomes threatening inside Waukesha apartment
A routine laundry visit quickly escalated between two women in Waukesha that required police intervention.
According to the police log, a caller said she was threatened at 1:14 p.m. April 16 by her neighbor over the use of the laundry room in their apartment unit at 817 E. Main St.
The caller said the neighbor threatened to shoot her because she was doing laundry on the neighbor's wash day.
Police advised the women to follow their laundry room schedules and to avoid contact with each other to prevent future disputes.
Another strange police incident came when police were called at 11:20 a.m. April 17 to the Waukesha Public Library, 321 Wisconsin Ave., for a man and woman arguing over vaccinating their infant.» Read Full Article
Victims ID'd in deadly Waukesha County crash
identified the victims of a fatal crash in the Town of Genesee.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department on Thursday
Alixandra P. Wagner, 23, of Waukesha was killed when her vehicle collided with a car driven by a 65-year-old North Prairie woman on Sunset Drive east of Highway 83 around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to the sheriff's department.
Wagner's passenger, Alex Hernandez Banuelos Jr., 23, of Milwaukee, also was killed in the crash.
The North Prairie woman was trapped in her vehicle, and after she was freed, she was taken to Aurora Medical Center for treatment of multiple injuries.
Authorities have said Wagner's vehicle crossed the center line and struck the North Prairie woman's car. Investigators think speed may have been a factor in the crash.
Two killed in Genesee crash Wednesday morning
A 23-year-old Waukesha woman and 23-year-old Milwaukee man were killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday on Sunset Drive (Highway DE) east of Highway 83 in the town of Genesee.
According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, the woman was driving a silver Chevrolet west on Sunset at about 7:27 a.m. when she lost control of the vehicle, crossed the centerline and struck an eastbound silver Toyota being driven by a 65-year-old North Prairie woman.
Sunset Drive was closed for about four hours between Highway 83 and Brookhill Road.
The Waukesha woman died at Aurora Medical Center in Summit, where she was taken by ambulance. The Milwaukee man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
The North Prairie woman was trapped in her vehicle, was extricated and taken by ambulance to Aurora Medical Center in Summit with multiple injuries. Her condition is unknown.» Read Full Article
City of Waukesha committees give shared health clinic their approval
The city of Waukesha took the steps Tuesday night to move forward on the approval of a cost-savings shared health clinic with two other governmental entities.
This occurred with the city's Finance and Human Resources committees making a recommendation for the Common Council to approve the intergovernmental agreement for a joint medical center with the School District of Waukesha and Waukesha County.
Waukesha's Common Council will vote on the recommendation at its May 6 meeting.
With many Common Council members in attendance at Tuesday's meeting who issued their support of the agreement, City Administrator Ed Henschel said he expects it to pass.
The school district and county already approved the agreement at meetings last month and for the health-care provider Healthstat to operate the facility. The North Carolina-based provider was selected by the city, county and school district earlier this year after a lengthy vetting process.» Read Full Article
Communities net $1.2 million rebate from Waukesha County recycling
Waukesha County residents recycled enough waste containers and paper in 2013 to cover an entire football field to a depth of 22 feet, about the height of a two-story building.
The recyclables were collected by 25 municipalities, and they will split more than $1.2 million from sales of the material to help offset their costs of the service, county solid waste supervisor Rebecca Mattano said Monday. Waukesha County has paid out more than $12.1 million to the municipalities since 2001.
The 25 communities spent $3 million to collect and haul plastics, glass, metal and paper in 2013, so the county payments will cover a little more than one-third of the total costs, according to Dale Shaver, director of the county Parks and Land Use Department.
"That's true tax relief," Shaver said. A dozen other municipalities do not participate in the county program.
The City of Waukesha, the county's most populous community, will get a check in the amount of $297,518 for its share of the revenue. The City of Brookfield will receive $212,634.» Read Full Article
Missing Waukesha teen found, back with family
A 13-year-old Waukesha girl who had run away from home was returned safely to her family Saturday afternoon, police said.
Last week, the authorities had asked for assistance in finding the girl. Police worked with relatives of the teen to bring her back to Waukesha from an unnamed community in central Wisconsin, according to a statement from the Waukesha Police Department.
Police are still investigating the girl's motives for leaving.
Waukesha police seek missing girl
Waukesha police Friday asked the public for help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl who may have used social media in a plan to run away from home.
Robin Cristina Cardoso, 13, was reported missing by her parents Wednesday, according to a news release.
According to the release, contact was made with the girl Friday via social media and foul play is not suspected.
Robin is described as Latina, 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts are asked to call Waukesha police at (262) 524-3833.
Waukesha police respond to 'rowdy' wrestling fans
The Waukesha Police Department thought they were responding to a domestic disturbance issue earlier this week.
Instead, police officers just found some overzealous wrestling fans.
According to the police log, an anonymous caller reported a possible domestic disturbance at 9:20 p.m. April 14 at 329 Born Place.
A caller said a man and female were yelling at each other and a baby was crying.
When police officers arrived they found a group of family and friends who were getting a "little rowdy" watching wrestling.» Read Full Article
District 97 state assembly seat sees another Republican, libertarian file
The Republican Party isn't short right now on candidates for the District 97 state assembly seat as Brandon Rosner is the latest to declare his candidacy for the position.
He joins City of Waukesha alderman Aaron Perry and former Town of Waukesha supervisor Joe Banske in candidates who have filed for the position. Perry and Banske both mailed in their campaign registration statements to the Government Accountability Board this week.
Whether the winner of the Aug. 12 Republican Party primary has a Democratic challenger in the general election in November is to be determined.
But they would face a Libertarian candidate.
Chuck Schilling, a 31-year-old self-employed contractor who is engaged to be married in October, filed a declaration of candidacy in March.» Read Full Article
Neylon announces his re-election bid for his District 98 assembly seat
Rep. Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) announced Thursday he is seeking re-election for his 98th Assembly District seat in the state legislature.
Neylon, who emerged from a five-person Republican field last year, was elected to the assembly in April 2013 during a special election. There was no Democratic challenger.
He replaced Rep. Paul Farrow, who was voted into the 33rd State Senate District seat in December 2012.
"Since (I was elected) I've worked diligently to represent (my constituents') views in Madison," Neylon said. "Together with Gov. Walker and our Republican leadership, we've improved our state's business climate, cut property and income taxes and made Wisconsin a better place to live, work and raise a family.
If re-elected, Neylon said his priorities are simple.» Read Full Article
Bunny Hop, Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday in downtown Waukesha
A day before Easter, downtown Waukesha will host a Bunny Hop.
This includes an Easter Egg Hunt from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. Children are encouraged to bring their Easter baskets.
The Easter Bunny will be in downtown throughout the event and at Marco's Pizza and Family Video, 139 E. Broadway, from 9 to 10 a.m. with a face painter.
The event is being put on by the Waukesha Downtown Business Association.
Thursday paper delayed
Because of delays at the press, Waukesha Now was not delivered Thursday morning to many home subscribers. Expect delivery tomorrow, Friday. Copies are available at most newstands and online at WaukeshaNow.com. We apologize for the delay.
Former Town of Waukesha Supervisor Joe Banske running for District 97 state assembly seat
A second candidate has made it official in the District 97 state assembly race.
Joe Banske, who spent four years as a Town of Waukesha supervisor before being voted out earlier this month, joins Republican candidates City of Waukesha Alderman Aaron Perry and Brandon Rosner as well as Chuck Schilling in declaring their candidacy.
Banske said last week that he was 80 to 85 percent sure he would run for the seat and after receiving positive remarks at his final Town of Waukesha board meeting from residents he knew he wanted to continue to serve in a larger role.
"It is official," Banske said on Wednesday. "Last week's town meeting and some of the things the residents said to me both publicly and privately and some of the emails I've gotten over the last two weeks started to put the finishing touches on that final 15 percent."
Banske, a mortgage banker/branch partner for Cherry Creek Mortgage, lost to Jim Radke in the Town of Waukesha supervisor's race on April 1 by 73 votes.» Read Full Article
Waukesha Town Chairman John Marek battles car fire in Muskego
Waukesha Town Board Chairman John Marek said he did what anyone else would have done Tuesday afternoon when he saw a wrecked car on fire and dashed into a building, got a fire extinguisher and fought back the flames.
The only fires he had ever seen until that point were in his barbecue grill, he joked Wednesday. But when he saw flames licking out from under a car and in the engine compartment, he knew the fire had to be put out, he said.
The car had just careened into the wall of the Starbucks at Moorland and Janesville roads in Muskego after a collision in the intersection. Another good Samaritan had already helped the 22-year-old Milwaukee woman driver out of the car to safety.
Marek said he wasn't afraid the car would explode.
"I was more concerned about the other people around. I had to put it out," he said.» Read Full Article
Shawn Reilly sworn in as Waukesha's new mayor
One era officially ended while another began Tuesday night at Waukesha City Hall.
After Jeff Scrima presided over his final Common Council meeting, Shawn Reilly was sworn in as the new mayor of Waukesha.
Brian Running was also sworn in as the new city attorney. Running defeated Waukesha Plan Commissioner Rick Congdon in the general election April 1.
Running is replacing longtime attorney Curt Meitz, who is retiring after almost 30 years with the city.
Reilly, formerly a municipal attorney, easily defeated Scrima (62 to 38 percent) on April 1 to become the new mayor.» Read Full Article


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The Region 9 PRGs have been harmonized with similar risk-based screening levels used by Regions 3 and 6 into a single table: "Regional Screening Levels (RSL) for Chemical Contaminants at Superfund Sites." These updated screening levels, along with a detailed user's guide and supplementary tables, can be accessed directly on-line or downloaded to your own computer. In addition, the web site contains a Screening Level Calculator to assist in calculating site-specific screening levels.
RSL Tables (Last updated November 2013)
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Endometrium. The lining of the uterus.
Uterus. Also called the womb, the uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower abdomen, between the bladder and the rectum.
Ovaries. Two female reproductive organs located in the pelvis.
Fallopian tubes. Carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.
Cervix. The lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb) located between the bladder and the rectum. It forms a canal that opens into the vagina, which leads to the outside of the body.
Vagina. The passageway through which fluid passes out of the body during menstrual periods. It is also called the "birth canal." The vagina connects the cervix (the opening of the womb, or uterus) and the vulva (the external genitalia).
Vulva. The external portion of the female genital organs.
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Thousands of Laramie patients come to Poudre Valley Hospital, Medical Center of the Rockies and Heart Center of the Rockies every year for exceptional health care at our Loveland and Fort Collins hospitals instead of visiting a Laramie hospital.
Laramie is about 60 miles from Poudre Valley Hospital via U.S. Highway 287 (directions). Laramie is about 80 miles from Medical Center of the Rockies via U.S. 287 or about 100 miles via I-25 (directions).
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CHURCH HILL — In a match that could have easily gone Elizabethton's way, Volunteer put together a strong finish to win a tough five-setter (25-22, 14-25, 15-25, 26-24, 15-8) over the Lady Cyclones on Tuesday night.
"It was a really well-played match by both teams," said EHS coach Leslee Bradley. "We had a lot of mental mistakes in game one and just had trouble finding any rythym. In games two and three, we had great energy and communication. Everyone on the court was making plays.
In game four, we were behind the entire game. We were down 21-24 and came back to tie it up, and then lost the next two points. That effort drained us for game five, and we just didn't have enough in the tank to make it happen."


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|TOLEDO, Oh. - Feb. 1, 2009 - The makers of Photo Basics by Westcott, the only truly educational lighting system, for the first time ever teaches you how simple and easy using a Green Screen can be with the new uLite Digital Photo Lighting Kit. In addition to the two uLite Constant Lights, two 20" Collapsible Soft Boxes, two 7' Light Stands and two 500-watt Photofloods, the uLite Digital Photo Lighting Kit provides a 9' x 10' wrinkle-resistant Green Screen. Included with the Digital Lighting Kit is a trial of the Adobe® Photoshop® Elements program and a digital Image DVD.
Creativity can be unleashed with the use of Green Screens. No need to jump on a plane to hit the beach, Paris or Rome, just bring your images to life with endless choices of digital backgrounds. Constant lighting allows you to easily see lighting patterns, ratios and quickly evaluate how even the light falls across your Green Screen. The uLites offer enough lighting for digital use and the collapsible boxes prevent glare or hot spots on your subjects.
Photo Basics by Westcott teamed up with NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals) to offer customers of the new uLite Digital Photo Lighting Kit the best in tutorials for Green Screen production. The post production pros of NAPP teach the do's and don'ts of Green Screen technology. Westcott is also excited to announce partnership with Adobe to provide the software with each of our digital educational lighting kits. Also included are royalty-free images to help you get your creativity flowing.
The F. J. Westcott Company takes pride in the fact that all Westcott and Photo Basics products go through extensive testing prior to release into the marketplace. Over an eight-week period, in addition to extensive product testing, Westcott conducted a test market using six children (ages 7-14). They learned how to properly use digital cameras and set up the lighting equipment with ease.
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Westcott headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is a leading manufacture of light control equipment, backgrounds and accessories for professional imagemakers in photography, video, and broadcast fields.
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This year's SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) event/trade show took place two weekends ago in Boston so it was very chilling to hear of the marathon bombings just a day after being there. The tradeshow floor can be overwhelming if you aren't prepared for the thousands of square feet of specialty coffee madness. Luckily, I'm really obsessed with gadgets, devices, products, etc. Here's a few photos I shot of noteable new products spotted while sorting through the endless booths selling syrups, cup sleeves, pods, and smoothie mixes.
One of our favorite drum roaster companies, HotTop, has been working on a touch screen controlled roaster with a 1 kg capacity. I think the folks that stay up late roasting multiple batches with their 1lb drum roasters will be excited. At the time of the show, there were no predictions as to when it will be available or how much it will cost. Hopefully it won't be too expensive.
Ecuador Zamora has raisin, prune and date flavors with rock candy and burnt sugar in this super sweet cup, juicy body, versatile at various roast levels.
Kenya Nyeri AA Gatomboya is loaded with fruit: red grapefruit, pomelo, Meyer lemon, candied orange peel finish, amazing SO espresso with citrus and chocolate.
I had the good fortune of going on my first "origin" trip last month with Tom and Aleco in Guatemala. I was of course very excited to learn that I would be joining them on a tour of some of the farms we are working with this year. The three of us have put in tons of hours roasting and cupping Guatemalan farm samples the last few months, so I was really looking forward to finally be able to put faces to many of the farmer's names I've become so familiar with.
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We visited some pretty large and amazing farms during our trip, but my favorite days were spent driving through areas that were nothing less than hard to reach. It goes without saying that Guatemala is a beautiful and lush country, and I had the pleasure of traveling along some particularly dramatic landscapes. Small farms perched up on the mountainside with very little road to keep your tires afloat, and the majority of space being air-filled gaps between drastically chiselled cliffs built up over time by massive tectonic activity. That's my kind of "drama".
Traversing the mountainside switchbacks in a four-wheel drive, at times it was a dizzying ride for me. Needless to say, we were afforded tremendous vistas at 6000 feet above sea level, and the farms on the other side seemed like a patchwork of various shades of green and brown squaring off on the mountain. Once up close, it becomes clear that these demarcations of color are crops plotted along the mountain terraces that many...
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This Vietnamese-french fusion restaurant has been perennially chic, stylish, and fashionable for many years and shows no signs of ever changing.
Extraordinary as usual..... – Nothing to add, the food - the space - the ambience speaks loud on its on.
Awesome food, great atmosphere, great location – We just love this place. The food is always great, it's right near great nightlife, and it's bigger than your average east village restaurant so you don't feel suffocated sitting 3 inches from the person next to you that you don't know. The prices are reasonable, and the drinks are great too!
Classic! – We walked in on a Friday night prime time without a reservation so we got lucky and grabbed two seats at the bar. We haven't been to Indochine I'm a few years and I was curious to see if they were still as good as ever. And they actually were even better than I remembered. The appetizers were very good and the flavors exciting. The entrees were just as flavorful. The service was very professional and friendly. Even though we had dinner at the crowded bar, we were taken good care of thanks to the attentive bartender. We will be back more often and next time we'll make reservations, but stop first for a drink at the bar
Classic! – Dinner at Indochine in a real experience. Food is good, staff is friendly and gorgeous, the lighting is dimmed to perfection and you never know who will be at the next table.
The perfect dinner – My experience was exactly the opposite of green frog. The service was impeccable, food was great and portions were a nice size. I really recommend ordering the grilled eggplant appetizer and the spicy chicken entree! As an added bonus, we spotted Coco Rocha, Tyson Beckford and Amy Sacco in the house.
unfocused service staff, big portions – i sat at the bar, waiting for the rest of my party to arrive. 15 minutes after i ordered, and still no drink. by this time, my friends arrived and we were seated -- so i saved the $12 for my would-be cocktail. once at the table, the waitstaff mixed up the appetizer, entree AND after-dinner drink. above average food, and the portions were almost family-style sized. if only they could get the service together...
over-priced mediocre food – i have to say the only good part of this restaurant was the ambiance (even this wasn't spectacular) and the nice hostess in the front. i ordered a duck salad dish as an appetizer, and the duck was so overcooked and hard. not only that but the salad was so overpowered with the dressing that i couldn't taste the actual contents of this dish. i ordered a fish dish wrapped in banana leaf and again, fish was over-cooked. flavor was mediocre to say the least. i honestly had better food in any take-out place, rather than here. i would not come here again, nor would i recommend it to anyone. for their price tag, the least i expect is good food and they did not provide that. now i know better!
Nightmare Hype – Although I had put the stroller in the reservation, and had confirmed it with their caller, they never mentioned the two sets of stairs that have to be mounted, never offered to help with the stroller, and made us wait ten minutes at the host stand while they figured out where to put the stroller. Then they seated us in the stupidest location, the center of traffic where every server and guest knocked my chair on their way in and out, in and out. Just don't even think of eating there unless you have a booth, they looked comfortable and even possibly romantic- as you could get close enough to your date to speak without SHOUTING over the music. There were two children there - very well behaved, both yawning at their respective tables. Reading the other reviews I see this place is best for it's night "scene" if that's what you are into- but please don't say its about the food. Or the drinks. We ordered their Mojito and a Bellini and their Black and Blue. The Mojito was so bad we did not drink it. We had to ask to have it removed from the bill. The Bellini was nice. We canceled the Black and Blue because it was so hard to eat our meal while being battered by passers-by. We couldn't wait to get out of there. The crab cakes fell apart and into the sauce. (Why bother to wrap disposable chopsticks in a napkin?) Appetizer duck dish you could get at any Chinese delivery. The January reviewer should know that this time the Bass and the Duck were on the menu, and they were both only fair. Bass served on an odd log of ginger, it's so dark you can't see what you are eating with your cheap chopsticks. I did not even finish the duck entree - which is unlike me. By this time my stomach was upset. Our server Kim was the only great part - but even she got flummoxed and forgot our desserts. We took them to go and plan to give them away, not interested. Sorry to admit, its 7 hours later and I still have gas. Boy am I glad I only paid $35!
J'adore! – From the Beverly Hills Hotel-esque banana leaf walls to the perfect pineapple capirihnas, Indochine remains one of my top 5 favorite places to go in Manhattan. The service is attentive, the lighting is super-flattering, the music is always up-to-date, the atmosphere is a perfect mix of louche downtown decadence and uptown propriety and most importantly, the food is delish. I try to go at least once a week for spring rolls and a bloody mary (extra horseradish) and always run into friends from the worlds of fashion, cinema and journalism. The genius of the place is its ability to be simultaneously as appropriate for dinner with mom as it is for a raunchy, boozy, slut-tastic night out with your friends. My only complaint is that the bathroom is too small. The place is always so full of people that you end up having to wait, which is never a good thing after a few pineapple capirihnas (or bloody marys).
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My husband and I were considering on buy formula know before our baby is born. Is that a good idea? If my baby cant drink the formula i get. Can I exchange it for what i need?
I think it's a good idea to have one can of formula (and this is you intend to breast feed primaily). Sometimes healthy full term kiddos get jaundice and when this happens the most important thing to do is get food into the kiddo so that he/she starts pooping out the bilirubin (which is the stuff tht makes people jaundice). There are some mom's who do not get their milk in for 2ish days. During those few days baby can get really hungry, fussy, have low blood sugars and not get better from the jaundice. It's often advised to bridge the gap while waiting for mom's sufficient milk supply to come in. I wouldn't buy a whole lot of formula because if you a special kind, then you don't want to have to give up the expensive stuff you have already paid for. Odds are, as well, that she will do just fine.
if its the same price and not used yes but the prices really vary my daughter drinks alimentum and its 27.49 a can
I agree that it is good to have one can on hand at first since you won't know if you will say with a particular formula... Do you know what kind you plan to use at this point? I did a ton of research on formula... what's in different brands and how those things benefit my baby... Inevitably i chose Similac because i liked the benefits or similac over the other formulas. I suggest you do your research if you haven't already. I started out breastfeeding, but my baby couldn't handle my milk so i had to switch to formula...When I signed up for this sight I received sample packs of Similac Advance so i didn't have to buy any. So if you have just signed up you may wind up getting some samples as well and you wouldn't need to buy any right off the bat... They also send coupons. I don't know if you intend to go with similac or not but it's about 23 dollars a big can so the coupons help a lot.
Great advice Brinny, love having smart parents like you here! Let us know how things are going justm1e2.
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Jess, actually nearly all moms don't get their milk in until 2-5 days after baby is born. Before that you produce colostrum, which is very high in calories and all that most babies need. It's very rare to have to supplement simply because your milk hasn't come in yet! However, you may need to supplement for other reasons (e.g. jaundice, premature baby who isn't gaining weight, other breastfeeding problems, etc.) so having a little formula on hand can't hurt anything. But if your goal is to breastfeed exclusively or at least as much as possible, ask your pediatrician before supplementing so early on. The less you supplement, the easier it will be to keep your supply up!
GeekChick, You are right and the examples I gave above have the do with unexpected situations related to jaundice, unexpected weightloss, inability to maintain temp and other problems that would be made worse if mom's milk has not come in yet (the same as you listed). That colostrum is loaded with nutrients and immune building gold, just as you shared, but it is lower in calories than typical breastmilk at 54 per 100ml vs 70 per 100ml in typical breastmilk. (Institute of Medicine of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences) What we all want is a healthy baby and a happy family and so all fingers are crossed that very outcome! :)
I agree that it is a good idea to buy a little bit of formula to have on hand for emergencies and for the first few months. Don't buy too much though and keep an eye on the expiration dates.
As said above, we received many samples from our doctor and kept them on hand in case of an emergency. Ask your Doctor if they can provide you with any formula. We didn't need it when our girls were babies, but there were a few times we ran out unexpectedly and didn't have any in the house, and the samples kept us from running to the store in the middle of the night!
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The Cedro Peak Ultra is the Albuquerque Road Runner's first foray into hosting an ultramarathon. The races are 45 miles and 28 miles (45 km). 100% of the proceeds go to charity. The course is almost entirely sweet, rocky, hilly single track. It passes through ponderosa pine, pinon, and juniper forests and has some great views of the Sandia Mountains. The race is an environmentally friendly leave-no-trace event bringing exciting trail running to Albuquerque's doorstep. Many sections are very rocky, but there are some fast, non-technical sections.
Full refunds are available until 2/1, partial refunds until 3/1, and no refunds after that.
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"Working with IBM enabled us to take an innovative approach. Instead of following the long processes of other governments or even the private sector, we were able to get things up and running quickly." - Gordon J. Bruce, director and CIO of the Department of Information Technology, City and County of Honolulu
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A city that evokes the image of a high-rise skyline in the middle of paradise, Honolulu, Hawaii has recently been undergoing a technological transformation. In November 2011, the Center for Digital Government recognized Honolulu as the top digital city in the US in the large-city category. This recognition is impressive, considering that in November 2004, the city evaluated its IT and network systems as being underfunded and out of date.
Business need:
The City and County of Honolulu needed to increase government transparency by providing useful, timely data to its citizens. The city's goal was to improve citizen involvement, the city's service to its citizens and the efficiency of city operations.
Working with IBM and IBM Business Partner Sirius Computer Solutions, Honolulu deployed a custom cloud using an Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL) engine running Linux on the city's IBM System z10® Enterprise Class mainframe. Honolulu also implemented an IBM XIV® Storage System and IBM Maximo® Asset Management, IBM Tivoli® OMEGAMON®, Tivoli Workload Scheduler and Tivoli Storage Manager software.
The IBM solution reduced application deployment time from one week to only hours, lowered licensing costs for one database by 68 percent and enabled creation of a new property tax appraisal system and increased tax revenue by USD$1.4 million in just three months.
Case Study
A city that evokes the image of a high-rise skyline in the middle of paradise, Honolulu, Hawaii has recently been undergoing a technological transformation. In November 2011, the Center for Digital Government recognized Honolulu as the top digital city in the US in the large-city category. This recognition is impressive, considering that in November 2004, the city evaluated its IT and network systems as being underfunded and out of date.
Thanks to a dedicated effort led by a new administration and by the director and CIO of Honolulu's Department of Information Technology, Gordon Bruce, a major transformation of the city's IT systems took place over the next few years. Even with investments much lower than many other cities, the City and County of Honolulu deployed, upgraded and streamlined many of its systems to better serve both its employees and citizens.
Connecting people to data
Although Honolulu had successfully overhauled its infrastructure, this was only the starting point for another major project. When the city underwent a change in political leadership, the new mayor, Peter Carlisle, shifted focus toward improving government transparency. Gordon Bruce took note of the mayor's goal: "The mayor was behind transparency from the beginning. He wanted to make real data available to citizens—data they could actually use."
In addition, the city wanted to increase citizen participation in government and improve efficiency, but achieving each of these goals would require new approaches to take full advantage of Honolulu's new IT systems.
Improving transparency through optimized systems
To begin its new transparency project, the city needed to open up its previously closed information to citizens. To approach this issue, the city turned to the expertise of IBM Business Partner, Sirius Computer Solutions. Moving forward with a new plan, the city deployed an IFL engine running Linux on the city's IBM System z10® Enterprise Class (z10™ EC) mainframe. This enabled the city to migrate applications and database instances from its servers to the mainframe system, which helped reduce application deployment time from a week to only hours. In addition, when upgrading one of the facilities applications, the city was able to reduce database licensing costs from USD$250,000 to USD$80,000 by moving the application database to System z running Linux.
As a result of the city's new IBM deployment, information from its financial systems became available to the general public for the first time—provided in real time in a downloadable format. This enabled new citizen insights into the city's priorities and expenditures through historical financial and budget data. According to Bruce, "Citizens can do their own comparisons of budget data from year to year, line by line if they want to." This enabled citizens—including the media—to see what was really happening within the city.
Increasing citizen involvement with a customized cloud
Another goal made possible by the city's new IBM deployment was an increase in citizen involvement. Using Linux and IBM z/VM® operating systems on the z10 EC system, the city created a customized cloud environment. This provided a scalable self-service platform on which city employees could develop open source applications, and it empowered the general public to create and deploy citizen-centric applications.
One of the more innovative applications supporting citizen involvement is CitySourced Honolulu 311, an application created by IBM Business Partner CitySourced that enables citizens to photograph and pinpoint the location of problems—such as broken street or traffic lights or abandoned cars—and report them to the city.
Other notable applications available to Honolulu citizens include:
· Honolulu Tsunami Evacuation Zones: Provides information and maps on tsunami evacuation zones
· DaBus: Provides exact, real-time bus locations and estimated wait times for riders
· Adopt-a-Siren: Enables citizens to adopt tsunami sirens in their neighborhoods, checking to ensure siren functionality and reporting this information to the city
· Kokua: Provides real-time traffic report information for Honolulu
· Festivals of Hawaii: Provides information on events such as film, music, and food and wine festivals
· Honolulu Map and Walking Tours: Provides maps and self-guided walking tours of the city
Providing an IT solution to support custom applications like these introduced a new level of citizen involvement for Honolulu. The city also learned a valuable lesson and a benefit to using its cloud environment. Instead of relying on city employees to create applications, which often required excessive time and effort to complete, the city could put unfinished applications into the cloud and enable citizens to help with development. "Our whole intent has been to give citizens the opportunity to produce more, rather than waiting for us," says Bruce.
Making better use of data with asset management
In order to support applications such as CitySourced Honolulu 311 and improve the city's work order system, the city deployed Maximo Asset Management software. According to Bruce, "The top complaint in Hawaii is broken streetlights. Now citizens can take a photo of the pole and the pole's number and send it to the government, which uses a geographical information system (GIS) to pinpoint the location. The Maximo system then consolidates the repair information and a work order is created."
The city also found another useful application for Maximo: using it to support a new real estate property tax appraisal system. This system enables city appraisers to evaluate Honolulu properties and leverages the city's GIS system powered by Esri ArcGIS, a mapping and analysis technology from IBM Business Partner Esri. Using the updated appraisal information, the city increased property tax revenue by USD$1.4 million in the first three months—without having to send any appraisers into the streets.
Integrating efficiency into city systems
Working with IBM, the city of Honolulu has been able to weave efficiency throughout its IT systems. Using an XIV Storage System, the city consolidated multiple workloads onto its virtualized infrastructure, thereby avoiding costs from additional servers as it expands services, enabling cloud implementations.
By running IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON software on its z10 EC system for performance monitoring, and IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler and IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for streamlining workload management—the city has simplified administration and reduced costs. Bruce says the city also was able to improve efficiency by transitioning its traditional tape storage to IBM Virtualization Engines.
Continuing to ride the wave with IBM
As the government of Honolulu continues to grow, it hopes to build upon its initial successes in the areas of transparency, citizen involvement, service and efficiency. In the future, the city is looking to leverage the preventative maintenance capabilities of Maximo and to use analytics to further streamline its workload system. Bruce is also interested in upgrading the city's z10 EC system to an IBM zEnterprise® System to take advantage of its advanced mainframe capabilities.
Although Honolulu has been honored as a top digital city in the US, the city plans to stay on top of IT innovation with the help of IBM. As reaffirmed by Bruce, "Working with IBM enabled us to take an innovative approach. Instead of following the long processes of other governments or even the private sector, we were able to get things up and running quickly." Carrying on this approach, Honolulu plans to continually improve upon its efficiency for delivering information and services to its citizens.
Smarter Computing: The IT infrastructure of a Smarter Planet
Taking advantage of its z10 EC mainframe system and deploying an IFL engine running Linux, Honolulu was able to provide useful data to its citizens in real time. The city also leveraged this new platform to create a custom cloud environment for its employees and citizens. With Maximo Asset Management software, the city deployed a new work order system that combined citizen-provided data and data from the city's geographic information system to schedule repairs.
Delivering new services with numerous benefits to the community, Honolulu's solution helped the city to provide previously closed information to its citizens. This provided more transparency and helped to improve citizen participation in government. With its new cloud environment, Honolulu empowered the general public to create citizen-centric applications with access to years' worth of city data. The city's new work order system also employed citizens to report problems and improved the city's efficiency for performing repairs. These innovative measures enabled the community to take full advantage of Honolulu's IT systems and the city's data.
For more information
To learn more about Smarter Computing from IBM and how we can help you integrate, automate, protect and transform your IT, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, or visit: ibm.com/smartercomputing
To learn more about IBM Business Partner Sirius Computer Solutions, please visit: mysiriuszone.com
To learn more about IBM Business Partner CitySourced, please visit: citysourced.com
To learn more about IBM Business Partner Esri, please visit: esri.com
For more information about the City and County of Honolulu, please visit: honolulu.gov
Products and services used
IBM products and services that were used in this case study.
Storage: TS3500 Tape Library, Storage: TS7650 ProtecTIER Deduplication Appliance, Storage: TS7720 Virtualization Tape Server, Storage: TS7740 Virtualization Engine, Storage: XIV, System z: Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL)
Tivoli OMEGAMON XE on z/OS, Tivoli Storage Manager, Tivoli Workload Scheduler, Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for CICS on z/OS, Maximo Asset Management
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marknz (Nov 1 2009, 09:27 PM) said: > original post
The Kiwi forum seems a little dead, so I just thought I'd post this up. Any Kiwis new to the Netherlands around here? I've just moved to Amsterdam with my partner from Wellington.
I don't personally know any NZers living in Amsterdam, but I mean there's an entire shop for kiwi expats so there must be some hehe. I can see there are a few that post around here too.
One thing I've found strange about Amsterdam from a New Zealand perspective is how people's idea of personal space is so different. I live in Jordaan and it's hard to walk down the street without people knocking into you. I don't mind it at all, but it's so different to Wellington. I guess it's just the lack of space here forces everyone together, but people seem to like it. I notice there are small country towns in the Netherlands that still have people living in tiny tiny apartments. Even in the middle of fields and stuff. I think Dutch people like to be close to each other
marknz (Nov 2 2009, 06:00 PM) said: > original post
Thanks Actually, it would be a little weird if I ended up hanging out with just Kiwis over here. I have some friends in London who do that.. not totally sure about it.
marknz (Nov 2 2009, 07:00 PM) said: > original post
Thanks Actually, it would be a little weird if I ended up hanging out with just Kiwis over here. I have some friends in London who do that.. not totally sure about it.
But yeah, the space thing is strange. I don't think Amsterdam is an 'aggressive' city at all though. I don't see many people yelling at each other or anything. People just kind of.. ignore you and bump into you. I do it too now, it works fine as long as you know what to expect. I find myself weaving in and out of people if I want to walk through the Jordaan at any kind of speed
So where are you based, and do you find yourself spending much time with other kiwis?
premiekiwi (Nov 7 2009, 11:40 PM) said: > original post
Just popping in to say Hi...
bunged up with bugs right now, but clicked the wrong button when checking my email bfore coming to bed and here I am LOL.
first time in this forum...
I'm not new to NL, but am to Expaticia... yikes is there a Kiwi shop in Adam ?????? I'm horribly out of the loop then! anyone got a name or a website for it please?
The only day I usually see another kiwi is when we celebrate ANZAC day here in the Hague... theres a great turnout and some folks come from all around NL.. the brekkie afterwards is rotated between the Aussie and NZ embassies so you get to chat to a few folks afterwards.
I'm kicking myself into bed... hi to all
eastside (Dec 1 2009, 10:43 AM) said: > original post
Hi all I been here 10 years and haven't come across any kiwis other than the ones visting me Its a bit diffrent living on the east I surpose, But nice to know some of you are out there


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January 13, 2013
Charlottesville Restaurant Week doesn't only satisfy the stomachs of local foodies, but it also helps local charities.
This year, though, there's another Restaurant Week in town helping another nonprofit.
The Virginia Institute of Autism is the beneficiary of the second week, with funds going to help build a new playground. The equipment on the current space for the kids has seen better days.
"It looks like the facilities are in need of a little bit of an update," said Brian Helleberg, chef and owner of Petit Pois.
The playground is in store for an update. An anonymous donor has already given $30,000 toward the construction of a new special needs playground, but the institute needs an additional $55,000.
"A dollar per meal across 26 restaurants -- we could raise a substantial amount of money to help these guys out," said Peter Castiglione, owner of Maya Restaurant.
Twenty-six local restaurants are participating in the new Restaurant Week, all offering meals at special rates, ranging between $16 and $36. One dollar from each meal will go to the playground fund.
"I think it's a unique opportunity for someone to have a tangible effect for their charitable donation," said Andy McClure, owner of Citizen Burger Bar.
The playground at the Virginia Institute of Autism is in need of some major repairs. The swings are rusty and the playground supports are uneven. That's why every meal sold during Restaurant Week can really make a difference.
"It's a good price and a little money goes to charity, so it's a win-win for everybody," Castiglione said.
This, though, is actually the second Restaurant Week in town. The first, which has been organized by the Hook newspaper for the past few years, features 13 restaurants and benefits the Local Food Hub. That begins Jan. 21.
The second Restaurant Week begins one week later on Jan. 28.
"We're all working together as a team and kind of showcasing what Charlottesville can do as a dining destination," Helleberg said.
The special needs playground slated for the institute will feature more swings and more opportunities for kids' interaction.
"For us, we really see it as an extension of the classroom," said Ethan Long, executive director of VIA. "You can do a lot of teaching and help our kids learn out on that playground."
"We are all working together toward one common goal, and that's to make our area better," McClure said.
All it costs are just a few bucks and a full stomach.
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TOPVAR PRESENTS: What matters is inside
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As of April 2, 2007 the Slovak consumers are getting familiar with a new image of Topvar brand. New logo, label, bottle, can and crate are parts of a re-launch process of this brand in the Slovak market. A communication campaign is planned including outdoor (billboards), print and TV as well as several BTL activities. Pivovary Topvar, a.s. believes that Topvar may aspire to become the most loved brand in Slovak beer market.
Topvar brand comes to the Slovak market with a new look. As of April 2007 consumers will find in their shops a new brand logo, new bottles, crates and cans. At the same time an advertising campaign is launched aimed at the relaunch of Topvar brand for the whole Slovak market. It is the first massive marketing move of the company Pivovary Topvar, a.s., after it has has been established January 1, 2007.
The central message of the re-launch campaign is "What matters is inside". The campaign's beauty lies in it simplicity. It does not tell us what is good for us but rather invites us to discover Topvar ourselves. The first part of the campaign presents Topvar beer in its new outfit. Another part of the first "advertising wave" will come end-April, with the Ice Hockey World Championships in Moscow, since Topvar is a Official Partner of the Slovak Ice Hockey National Team.
Topvar beer will be sold in new GOLD bottles, which have been already used by the company for Šariš brand. Advantage of these bottles is, that they are approximately 20% lighter than NRW bottles, and at the same time they are stronger and more breakage proof. Topvar's change of outfit supports the vision, that packing must reflect and support a product's quality and brand proposition for the consumers. New Topvar logo uses a characteristic brand's colouring, where red and gold are the most important colours. The new label with is reflection of traditional beer cues on one hand and the up-to-date, more dynamic design on the other, represents the proper balance of heritage and modernity. Topvar remains an original Slovak beer, which is prepared according to the original recipe in three variants (Topvar 12% Premium, Topvar 10% Traditional Pale and Topvar Dark).
"Although Pivovary Topvar, a.s., is officially young, our brands have long-time tradition in Slovakia" says Olimpia Osinska, Marketing Director of Pivovary Topvar, a.s. "This tradition and high quality products gives us a great basis for brand building. We believe that with SABMiller experience and knowledge we are able to grow our portfolio of brands successfully. Topvar is not the first one to use international expertise of SABMiller but definitely the most important one for us in Slovakia. With the re-launch phase we are adding new face to great product. In the next steps we will build the brand image appealing to our consumers".
Pivovary Topvar, a.s. is SABMiller Slovak subsidiary with almost 40% share of Slovak beer market. It produces 1.7 mil. hl of beer in 2 breweries, Topolcany and Velky Saris. Company's main brands are Topvar, Saris and Kozel.


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Global demand of sodium chlorate is estimated to over 3,500,000 tonnes annually. In the international market, sodium chlorate is dominated by four giants namely Eka Chemicals, ERCO Worldwide, Canexus, and Kemira, whose output accounts for approximately 80% of global total volume. Among which, Eka Chemicals is the top producer, attributing to its annual output of around 800,000 tonnes. As to the supply situation of sodium chlorate in China in 2013, the total output was about 430,000 tonnes. China exported 77,989 tonnes sodium chlorate in Jan.-Nov. 2013, accounting for less than 3% of total demand beyond China.
Sodium chlorate has a wide range of end use segments. It is primarily used to produce potassium perchlorate, which accounts for over 80% of output share of perchlorate's total output. The sodium chlorate is also used to produce chlorine dioxide and sodium chlorite. The former is a strong oxidizing agent in paper making, sewage treatment, disinfection of drinking water, treatment of water cycle), and the latter is mainly consumed in such industries as fireworks and crackers, pulp & paper, water treatment and metal smelting, etc.
Mainly applied in the production of fireworks and crackers, potassium perchlorate ranks top among sodium chlorate consumption segments in China. Pulp & paper is the second largest end use segment of sodium chlorate. Water treatment industry is also a promising market for sodium chlorate. In the report, the authors will discover more details about the sodium chlorate consumption in the relevant end use segments.
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The Colorado Avalanche claimed forward Aaron Palushaj from the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.
Palushaj, 23, has spent the season with the AHL's Hamilton Bulldogs. He had seven goals and three assists in 21 games before suffering a shoulder injury in mid-January.
The native of Livonia, Michigan was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the second round of the 2007 Draft, and was dealt to the Canadiens for Matt D'Agostini on Mar. 3, 2010.
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2012: Played in one game on the season ... Made his Illini debut against Charleston Southern (9/15), logging eight snaps in the 44-0 victory.
2011: Redshirted the 2011 season.
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