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Google's got Amazon Web Services and Rackspace / OpenStack in its sights.
It's upgrading its young Infrastructure-as-a-Service Compute Engine, still in preview, and piling on 36 new types of server configurations with different virtual cores, memory and disk types, up from the four basic instances it had at introduction in June.
They include high-memory and high-CPU instances as well as a lower-cost diskless file configuration for applications that don't need a dedicated disk attached to their server.
Google, which is reputedly "blazingly fast" compared to Amazon, also cut prices on its four main instances by around 5% and its standard storage by around 20%.
Google's initial entry-level virtual server worth 3.75GB of RAM and 420GB of disk was priced at $0.145 an hour. It's now $0.138 an hour while cloud storage that was 12 cents for the first terabyte is now $0.095 a terabyte.
It's also got a limited preview of an S3 Reduced Redundancy Storage- or Glacier-like Durable Reduced Availability (DRA) storage for developers that cuts the cost of storing data at the expense of lower availability and will be adding Persistent Disk Snapshotting for backing up persistently stored data that will be moved to other Google data centers to create globally available applications. The snapshot can start up a new VM.
Pricing for DRA starts at seven cents a gigabyte a month for the first terabyte and decreases for those who need more.
Apparently Google, like Amazon, is reportedly attracting Silicon Valley start-ups and established concerns the want to build new cloud apps.
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GENBAND has announced that SageNet is leveraging the Nuvia platform to deliver Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) to its large base of retail and enterprise customers. Nuvia's cloud-based solution provides SageNet's customers with a full suite of business communications and collaboration tools. Two large national SageNet retail customers have recently signed up to deploy the Nuvia platform and the company will continue to sell the service to new and existing customers. Nuvia's capabilities include HD voice, video, multimedia messaging, mobility, conferencing, Web collaboration, deskt...
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The Open Compute Project is a collective effort by Facebook and a number of players in the datacenter industry to bring lessons learned from the social media giant's giant IT deployment to the rest of the world. Datacenters account for 3% of global electricity consumption – about the same as all of Switzerland or the Czech Republic -- according to people I met at the recent Open Compute Summit in San Jose. With increasing mobility at the edge of the cloud and vast new dataflows being predicted with the growth of the Internet of Things (and The Coming Age of Many Zettabytes) in the near...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Cisco, the worldwide leader in IT that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate, has been named "Gold Sponsor" of SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Cisco makes amazing things happen by connecting the unconnected. Cisco has shaped the future of the Internet by becoming the worldwide leader in transforming how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Cisco and our partners are building the platform for the Internet of Everything by connecting the...
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Temasys has announced senior management additions to its team. Joining are David Holloway as Vice President of Commercial and Nadine Yap as Vice President of Product. Over the past 12 months Temasys has doubled in size as it adds new customers and expands the development of its Skylink platform. Skylink leads the charge to move WebRTC, traditionally seen as a desktop, browser based technology, to become a ubiquitous web communications technology on web and mobile, as well as Internet of Things compatible devices.
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Docker is an excellent platform for organizations interested in running microservices. It offers portability and consistency between development and production environments, quick provisioning times, and a simple way to isolate services. In his session at DevOps Summit at 16th Cloud Expo, Shannon Williams, co-founder of Rancher Labs, will walk through these and other benefits of using Docker to run microservices, and provide an overview of RancherOS, a minimalist distribution of Linux designed expressly to run Docker. He will also discuss Rancher, an orchestration and service discovery platf...
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Sonus Networks introduced the Sonus WebRTC Services Solution, a virtualized Web Real-Time Communications (WebRTC) offer, purpose-built for the Cloud. The WebRTC Services Solution provides signaling from WebRTC-to-WebRTC applications and interworking from WebRTC-to-Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), delivering advanced real-time communications capabilities on mobile applications and on websites, which are accessible via a browser.
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The WebRTC Summit 2014 New York, to be held June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York, NY, announces that its Call for Papers is open. Topics include all aspects of improving IT delivery by eliminating waste through automated business models leveraging cloud technologies. WebRTC Summit is co-located with 16th International Cloud Expo, @ThingsExpo, Big Data Expo, and DevOps Summit.
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Solgenia will exhibit at SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY, and the 17th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on November 3–5, 2015, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Solgenia is the global market leader in Cloud Collaboration and Cloud Infrastructure software solutions. Designed to "Bridge the Gap" between Personal and Professional Social, Mobile and Cloud user experiences, our solutions help large and medium-sized organizations dr...
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The 3rd International Internet of @ThingsExpo, co-located with the 16th International Cloud Expo - to be held June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY - announces that its Call for Papers is open. The Internet of Things (IoT) is the biggest idea since the creation of the Worldwide Web more than 20 years ago.
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DOVER — Parents are being encouraged by local and national experts to start a dialogue with their children about last week's devastating school shootings in Connecticut.
Community Partners, a social services agency in Dover, is another group encouraging parents to use the shootings as an opportunity to have honest conversations with their children. Community Partners works with children and adults to address trauma and recovery issues.
Dr. David Rettew, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, advises parents to start the conversation with questions rather than statements, which can help open dialogue and identify whether children have misconceptions about what took place.
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"Most children are quite resilient and will return to their normal activities and personality relatively quickly," reads advice from Community Partners. "However indicators like a change in the child's school performance, changes in relationships with peers and teachers, excessive worry, school refusal, sleeplessness, nightmares, headaches or stomachaches, or loss of interest in activities that the child used to enjoy should be noted [and] addressed by a professional if necessary."
Gently correct inaccurate information. Take time to provide the correct information in simple, clear, age-appropriate language.
Be a positive role model. Consider sharing your feelings about the shooting with your child, but at a level they can understand. Think about expressing your sadness and empathy for the victims and their families. You can share some worry, but it is important to also share ideas for coping with difficult situations like this tragedy. When you speak of the quick response by law enforcement and medical personnel to help the victims, you help your child see that there can be good, even in the midst of such a horrific event.
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It was 39 years ago today (July 29th, 1974), that "Mama" Cass Elliot of the Mamas & The Papas was found dead in a London apartment. Elliot, who had just performed two sold out performances at the London Palladium, died of what coroners ruled an apparent heart attack. Elliot, whose real name was Ellen Naomi Cohen, had been performing as solo act since the group began to splinter in 1968. That same year, according to legend, Crosby, Stills & Nash performed for the first time together in her Laurel Canyon living room -- and have dedicated their latest CD/DVD live set CSN 2012 to her.
In the following years, due to Elliot's obesity and a rumor that suggested a half eaten ham sandwich was found on the nightstand next to her bed, stories and jokes that she choked to death have cast a shadow on her legacy; despite the fact that it was noted in the coroner's report that no food was found in the singer's trachea. Another unfounded rumor was that Elliott died of a heroin overdose -- despite the fact that no narcotics were found in her blood stream.
During the Mamas & The Papas' 1998 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, close friend and bandmate Michelle Phillips paid tribute to Elliot: "(Applause) I'd just like to say one more thing -- that I know that Cass is sitting on top of that big full moon tonight, looking down on these proceedings, wearing a size six Thierry Mugler dress (laughter), and thanking you all very, very much (applause)." )
Phillips blames David Crosby for perpetrating lies and innuendo with the allegations he made in the biography Dream A Little Dream of Me: The Life Of Cass Elliot, stating Elliot's death was caused by drug abuse: "Ask David Crosby. . . David Crosby seems to know about everybody's drug addictions and in fact, he says that she died of a heroin overdose. I'm so glad that David Crosby is also a coroner and a doctor and is so willing to make these outrageous assumptions and turn them into his truth. I am so angry at David Crosby."
Elliot is survived by her daughter Owen, who is now a mother herself, and her sister, singer Leah Kunkel, who raised Owen.
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A Thinking Man's Wines
No winery in California is more unconventional, experimental or even radical than Scholium Project.September 10, 2008 diningNews
In Napa, Some Wineries Choose the Old Route
For years Napa Valley has been known for dense, powerhouse Cabernets, but a few winemakers are making more restrained and elegant versions.August 20, 2008 diningNews
Crisp Refreshment in Sauvignon Blancs
In the depths of summer, it's hard to think of a more refreshing choice from California than a chilled sauvignon blanc.July 23, 2008 diningReview
The Taste of Cool in a Pinot Noir
While the California weather recently has been conducive to ripe, rich pinot noirs, the 2005 vintage in Northern California was an exception.April 2, 2008 diningNews
Sipping Through the Next Great Wine Region in California
Paso Robles, with nearly 170 wineries, has become the newest prime destination for meandering wine tasters living out their "Sideways" fantasies.December 14, 2007 travelNews
Pinot Noirs Long on Passion if Not Years
Out of Santa Cruz, Calif., pinot noirs of character.September 5, 2007 diningNews
A Purple Passion for Pinot Noir
The Times tasting panel sampled selections of pinot noir, the red wine made famous by the movie "Sideways."May 16, 2007 diningReview
Napa Sparkle to Make a French Nose Twitch
Several dozen California producers now make sparkling wine in the style of Champagne, but the best are Schramsberg, Roederer Estate and Iron Horse. Of these, Schramsberg has the best story by far.December 20, 2006 diningNews
A Finicky Grape Finds New Glory
Here in the heart of the Anderson Valley in Mendocino County, California winemakers are beating the French at their own game with perhaps the most unlikely of grapes.September 27, 2006 diningNews
Gratification, but Not the Instant Kind
The California wine industry sometimes seems to exist in two parallel universes.September 13, 2006 diningNews
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Though chardonnay is here to stay, the style of California chardonnay is very much worth discussing, even to the point of contentiousness.June 28, 2006 diningNews
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Delia Viader, who started her winery in 1986, had fire insurance but feared the payout would take months, if not years, and probably wouldn't cover her losses.
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Napa Mops Up Wine and Tallies Its Losses After Quake
The Napa Valley quake wreaked havoc with California wineries, but as they assessed the damage, there were signs the impact may not have been as bad as it first appeared.
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California agriculture officials reported good news for wine lovers and vineyard operators: a record harvest of wine grapes.
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|Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
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|Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Work Context
|Contact With Others — 99% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Telephone — 93% responded "Every day."
|Work With Work Group or Team — 83% responded "Extremely important."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 79% responded "Every day."
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 65% responded "Extremely important."
|Electronic Mail — 82% responded "Every day."
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 86% responded "Every day."
|Structured versus Unstructured Work — 48% responded "A lot of freedom."
|Spend Time Sitting — 55% responded "Continually or almost continually."
|Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 41% responded "Extremely important."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
|Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
|Related Experience
|Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
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|Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, occupational therapy assistants, and medical assistants.
|SVP Range
|(6.0 to < 7.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Some college, no degree
|High school diploma or equivalent
|Post-secondary certificate
Interest code: CS
|Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
|Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Work Styles
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|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
|Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Work Values
|Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Related Occupations
|Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
|Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
|Bill and Account Collectors
|License Clerks
|Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
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|526,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Much faster than average (22% or higher)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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What is hysteresis?
(05-26-2013, 10:38 AM)eaadams Wrote: What is hysteresis?
hysteresis |ˌhistəˈrēsis| noun Physics
the phenomenon in which the value of a physical property lags behind changes in the effect causing it, as for instance when magnetic induction lags behind the magnetizing force.
JD Grafton
Concrete Answers for Flooring Problems
<<So if you absolutely have to guarantee the RH is below 98%, I'd wait until the probes read 95% and use a new probe for each reading.>>
This is what gets so frustrating as a subcontractor stuck between the MFG, the specifications, and the 'right thing to do' on one side and the contractor and the owner and the project deadlines on the other!
When I take initial readings and tell the GC we have a RH problem, they want to know A) what the readings are, and B) where we need to be to start, and they want the documentation to go with it. When I forward them the paperwork from the mfg that states 90% (for example) and then I tell them it is reading 92%; it doesn't matter to them if there is a margin of error of 2% at this level, all they hear/see is that magical 90% number. I can talk about margin of error until I am blue in the face, and tell them I can't install until it actually reads 88%, and it won't matter to them. They see the magical 90% number, and as soon as I get that reading, they will be on me to install or be in breach of my contract.
I get extremely frustrated that we are always the ones stuck with our backs against the wall over something that we, really, have no control over. I am seeing a shift in our area where specifiers are finally requiring the testing be done by independent 3rd parties (YAY!!) and although it won't cure the margin of error problem I am ranting about above, I still believe it is a step in the right direction.
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No, the ASTM doesn't say that you have to take the margin of error into account. If the manufacturer says 90%, by following the ASTM and getting <90% is sufficient. Manufacturers should have built in that safety factor / margin of error into their specs. An architect might specify 88% as their own artificial and arbitrary safety factor but that is different.
Good to know someone else interprets it that way. I have never taken the M.O.E into account, but wondered if it would come up were there ever a problem. I know if I *tried* to tell a GC that I had to account for that, then I would have the problem I detailed above.
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The margin of error is a technicality, a necessary evil, a manufacturer's fudge factor.
Nothing is perfect. Everything has some variation. Probes are the same way.
Manufacturers are using the same equipment you are. Of course they have fudge factors built into their warranties also. They may require 75% Rh readings knowing full well they have never seen a failure happen at levels below 80%.
In fact you see the industry changing now, as competition drives manufacturers to loosen the restrictions a bit. Concrete stops hydrating below ~85% RH, and is relatively stable. Most manufacturers are bumping their threshold from 75% to 80%, and they probably know 85% is safe, if it is properly measured at 85%.
Proper measurement means knowing the exact thickness where you are testing and placing the probe at 40% of that thickness. It means having the ambient conditions the same as they will be when in service. And it means testing with calibrated and NIST certified equipment.
So yes there's some fudge built into every side of the equation.
But if there is a failure and an investigation, and your readings were on the border and the new readings come in at 2% or 3% higher, all these fudge factors will be considered.
If you are the person making the go / no-go decision you should figure this in. If you are testing for the decision maker, you should explain your equipment's tolerances.
With Wagner equipment I don't have any qualms. With the RH testing equipment we had before Wagner.... I lost a lot of sleep at night.
JD Grafton
Concrete Answers for Flooring Problems
As an independent tester, I live in a black and white world. My job is to conduct ASTM tests to precise standards and document the results concisely. I can only "guarantee" that I do the job to testing specifications and industry standards - period. If the conditions are outside of ASTM F2170-11 (i.e. space not acclimated), it is noted in my report. Of course, I always lay out the basics of test requirements beforehand and hope the customer takes heed, and 99% do. When results are high, I'm almost always asked to make mitigation recommendations. But to protect myself, I tell them that as a third party testing agency, I can only make general recommendations, and I cannot recommend specific manufacturers. Last thing I need is for some contractor to install product XYZ improperly and have someone come back on me saying I recommended the product and it failed.
Bottom line it that the slab is ready or it's not, and when I'm done, the companies involved have thorough documentation of testing done exactly per ASTM standards, with a disclaimer that "future results may vary with changes in ambient conditions". That's the best I can do, and not once have my testing documents or protocol been questioned.
JK Nixon
Concrete Restoration Services, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
I understand your position CCR, but you must consider the parameters of the ASTM.
Using Wagner probes it's pretty simple. Each probe is NIST certified. There is no required calibration. No leap-frogging probes. No tubes to open and close.
However the ASTM governs a process, not a manufacturer or specific probe. I am speaking a bit more broadly, not concentrating solely on Wagner probes in case that is not what the tester is using.
Some probes may be off a considerable amount when calibration is checked, then also be prone to additional error inherent in the probe. These variables must be noted on the final report.
It would be possible to use another RH testing manufacturer's probe and see a displayed reading of 78%RH, but actually have the true RH of the slab at 82%RH accounting for the allowable probe calibration deviation and the acceptable probe reading variation.
If the go / no-go decision is at 75% and the GC is thinking a 78% reading with a 2% error means the slab is really at 76%... Well you may know better.
Especially if the slab is not at service conditions.
This is all to cover your butt. I see no harm in stating the readings can vary by a small percentage and letting the decision makers take the risk.
It is for that very reason that I explain the depth of my probes is based on the design thickness of the slab, and for more precise readings I must drill at each probe location to measure the slab thickness at that location.
JD Grafton
Concrete Answers for Flooring Problems
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(05-31-2013, 02:26 PM)eaadams Wrote: My thread has been threadjacked
Sorry friend... It's all kind of related to hysteresis and frequency of reading though!!!
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For APU tests Michael did test the RAM scaling.
And the performance lost would be larger in more memory intensive tasks.
Moreover, how many users will be overclocking the FX chip @ 4.8 but underclocking the ram? Memory @ 2133 seems a more adequate timing and then differences would be a bit larger.
As you say, the APUs are much more sensitive to memory bandwidth. I read reports where the gain in performance is of up to 20% by using faster memory under windows. I know AMD chips usually run faster under linux. That is why I asked about what memory is being used in phoronix tests. This is important info (at least for me) which is lacking.
So far as I know AMD mobos support XMP via emulation. Enthusiasts users say me that the best results are obtained with AMD optimized RAM. I do not know more about this issue, and this is why asked to test some AMP profile.
For APU tests Michael did test the RAM scaling.
I would like to know what memory timings were used in the Vishera Benchmarks for the FX, the APUs, and the Intel chips. My impression is that the Intel chips got an extra advantage from the AMD chips running with underclocked RAM.It's just not with the graphics performance though where the AMD A10-5800K APU performance really desires fast memory, but for memory-intensive applications there is also a big impact when moving to DDR3-2133MHz speeds.
You are wrong because its not a short period of time you can force this output all the time.
ddr3-2133 is not really cheap, the money you spend for that you could instead invest in a nv gfx card without onboard vga faster ram over ddr3-1333/1600 is hardly noticeable. OEM boards often run with ddr3-1333 setting all the time (you can not select the ram speed with those boards). Lately i got 4gb ddr3-2133, it was 1-2 fps faster with TF2/mesa 9.1 and intel hd 4000. I would not say that when it jumps from 51 fps to 53 fps it was a needed upgrade (usually i use 8gb ddr3-1600 with that board) - well I switched back to the slower but more ram after some benchmarks.
It's not like Intel has 8 FPUs and 4 integer cores...
Ivy Bridge was shown not to measurably scale with RAM speeds on Windows. So not surprising you didn't see it on Linux either.
Intel chips have bad performance gains, but AMD FX chips do it better. If you look to the figure in my previous post you can see that going from 1333 to 2133 can generate up to 10 extra frames (10% more performance) on a bulldozer chip. And some people claim greater improvements in games such as civ 5.
2133 RAM seems a must for new builds.
Most windows benchmarks report the brand and timings of the memory used. Why does phoronix not provide that basic info?
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If the reviewer forgot to check memory timings, this should be an advantage for AMD, since they will be more often be running DDR34-1600 at full speed than Intel without configuration.
As regarding the graphics performance of the A10 APUs, even though you will get more performance with higher memory speeds and AMD outperforms Intel's integrated GPUs with a factor of 2, they still are way too weak to run newer commercial games at FullHD at approx 60 FPS (windows games), so people would be better off with a cool Intel dual core and putting some money in a cheap dedicated graphics card. For Windows anything from 7750-7790 and up would be great.
Unfortunately benchmarks of SandyBridge-E on Windows does not utilize all four memory channels. I don't think Windows is aware, so it's practically impossible to benchmark this since physical addresses are hidden for programs.
But I do agree on one thing, test should provide all the technical details for those interested.
I suggest you read the XMP specs from Intel, and you'll see it's just some extra information to help choose memory clocks and timings. Once you set these settings, the performance will be equal regardless of XMP or AMP.


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The Willamina district was proposing a $5 million bond. The cost per $1,000 of assessed valuation was being projected at 95 cents.
In unofficial returns, the measure was defeated 674 no votes to 543 yes, or 55.4 to 44.6 percent.
The Sheridan district was proposing a $2.1 million bond issue. Its projected $1.02 cost would have been fully offset through the refinancing of an existing debt.
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I wouldn't say that - I have no doubt that Android is very high quality spyware. If you don't mind Google knowing everything about you and selling your soul to advertisers, then Android is for you.
As for myself, I plan on staying as far away from Google's evil as I can.
Back to the topic of the article, I don't get the Nexus hype. The Nexus is only 1.12x to 1.2x faster in CPU tasks, which nobody will even be able to notice without running some type of spec diagnostic on it, yet the 4S is 2.5x to 2.7x faster in GPU tasks, which should be extremely noticeable.
The peculiar thing about the CPU benchmarks is that they are both based on dual core ARM Corete-A9, but the Nexus operates at 1.5x the clock rate of the 4S yet achieves only 1.12x to 1.2x the performance (according to these specs). If true, something else in the Nexus hardware or in Android is really dogging it down. Given the dramatically higher clock rate of the Nexus, one would expect it to have noticeably shorter battery life. (But of course the 4S has some yet-to-be-overcome battery issues of its own that may negate its efficiency advantage.)
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More to come I'm sure, but taken at face value this spec report does not look like an endorsement of either the Galaxy Nexus or the OMAP 4460 powering it. Given the strong similarities in the hardware other than the clock rates, RAM, & GPU architectures, I'm inclined to think this indicates that Android is much less efficient than iOS.
At least as far as user performance is concerned. I'm quite confident that Android is the more efficient spyware for its masters.
In all fairness to Galaxy Nexus, Google smartphones aren't designed for (near) console-quality gaming. Apparently, Google App Market doesn't offer any games rivaling Call of Duty, Galaxy on Fire 2 HD, Infinity Blade, Real Racing 2 or any of the other high quality games on the iTunes App Store.
In fact, as far as I can discern from Android proponents, Android is primarily designed for "customization" and "connectivity." Beyond occasionally reading email, I don't see Android users actually using their smartphones. I have heard a few say that customization is outstanding but they became bored with that quickly and many wanted a real smartphone soon after. I find it interesting that anyone needs to connect their Android smartphone to anything with HDMI or USB considering they don't have anything on the smartphone to share with few exceptions. Of course, while they are fumbling with wires, I just connect wirelessly like others living in 2011.
These results are quite intriguing since the primary benefit (to the community) of open source software, which Google claims Android to be, is software quality. Given the issues with Android, the software may well be better off not being "open source." I fail to understand how "open source" software on hardware with 200% the RAM and 150% of the clock speed but marginally better performance can be considered "quality."


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The goal of the proposed study is to use the HBV vaccine as a model for a future HIV vaccine trial, examining the efficacy of community-based outreach intervention as well as an accelerated vaccine schedule as a method for increasing acceptance/adherence with HBV vaccination protocols among not-in-treatment drug users. This study will also examine the effect of HBV vaccination coupled with community-based outreach intervention on reducing the incidence of HIV, HBV and HCV infections and the frequency of needle use and sexual risk behaviors related to these viral transmissions. A secondary purpose will be to assess the antibody response after HBV vaccination as a measurement of immunological response in drug users.
Using Cocaine or Heroin in the Last 7 Days,
Age Over 18 Years Old,
Competent to Sign Informed Consent for HIV/HBV/HCV Testing,
HIV/HBV Negatives Will be Randomized for HB Vaccine Study
HIV Infections
Biological: hepatitis B vaccine schedule
Behavioral: HBV Vaccination Self-Efficacy Intervention
Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Factorial Assignment
Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|An Hepatitis B Vaccine Model for HIV Vaccine Trials in Drug Users
- compliance (adherence) for 3 doses hepatitis vaccination [ Time Frame: Jan, 2004 - June 2008 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- incidence of HIV and HCV infection and change of risk behaviors [ Time Frame: Jan, 2004- June 2009 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- immunological response [ Time Frame: Feb 2004 - June 2008 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Study Start Date:
|January 2004
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|June 2009
|Primary Completion Date:
|June 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
No Intervention: A1
standard behavioral intervention, standard HB vaccine schedule (0,1,6month)
Active Comparator: A2
standard behavioral intervention, accelerated HB vaccine schedule (0,1,2month)
Biological: hepatitis B vaccine schedule
hepatitis B vaccine: Engerix-B (GlaxoSmithKline) (20 µg/dose) accelerated hepatitis B vaccine schedule (0,1,2month) vs standard hepatitis B vaccine
Other Name: vaccine dose schedules
Active Comparator: B1
enhanced behavioral intervention, standard vaccine schedule
Behavioral: HBV Vaccination Self-Efficacy Intervention
HB Vaccination Intervention consists of 4 sessions - Sessions 1, 2: at screening and enrollment after intake; Sessions 3, 4: coincide with the vaccination schedule ions 4 before 3rd dose
Other Name: enhanced behavioral intervention
Active Comparator: B2
enhanced behavioral intervention, accelerated vaccine schedule (0,1,2MONTH)
Biological: hepatitis B vaccine schedule
hepatitis B vaccine: Engerix-B (GlaxoSmithKline) (20 µg/dose) accelerated hepatitis B vaccine schedule (0,1,2month) vs standard hepatitis B vaccine
Other Name: vaccine dose schedulesBehavioral: HBV Vaccination Self-Efficacy Intervention
HB Vaccination Intervention consists of 4 sessions - Sessions 1, 2: at screening and enrollment after intake; Sessions 3, 4: coincide with the vaccination schedule ions 4 before 3rd dose
Other Name: enhanced behavioral intervention
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This project will evaluate an HBV vaccination program as a model for future HIV vaccine efficacy trials in a community-based study of drug users. Two components will be analyzed in an effort to increase vaccine acceptance/adherence - behavioral intervention & an accelerated vaccine schedule. The study also will examine the effect of these variables on risk behaviors and incidence of HIV, HBV, & HCV infections. To accomplish these objectives, we propose a randomized behavioral intervention field trial. We will enroll 1600 current cocaine or heroin users negative for HBV & HIV markers from two closely matched, low-income, high drug endemic communities in Houston. All participants will be offered HBV vaccination and follow-up viral testing. One community will be randomly assigned to receive an outreach behavioral intervention designed to increase vaccine awareness and vaccine compliance. The other community will receive standard care. Participants electing to be vaccinated will be randomized to either a 0,1,6 month or a 0,1,2, month vaccine schedule. Groups will be followed for two years to determine rates of HBV vaccine acceptance/adherence to the 3-dose protocol. We also will measure any changes in risk behaviors & incidence of HIV/HBV/HCV infections as well as HBV vaccine immune response, if vaccinated. Drug users are the largest group of newly diagnosed HIV cases and so creating a model for an HIV vaccine's acceptance and adherence in this population is an important public health goal. This study will serve as a model for future HIV vaccine trials and will provide information on the effectiveness of outreach programs for increasing immunization among drug users. Unless an effective model based upon empirical experience is developed, any attempt to implement a HIV vaccination program among drug users is likely to be frustrated. If HBV vaccination coupled with outreach intervention can reduce risk behaviors and decrease the incidence of HIV/HCV infection, then this study will have a tremendous impact on the current HBV/HIV/HCV prevention strategy.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- using cocaine/heroin in last 7 days, age over 18 years old from two matched in population size, income and demographic communities, known with high rate of drug using and STD; competent to consent for urine drug screening and viral markers (anti-HIV, HBsAg/anti-HBs, anti-HCV) testing; those negative for HIV/HBV will be contacted for HB vaccination study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- age under 18 or not from the target communities, negative for urine drug test.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00841477
|United States, Texas
|University of Texas-HSC at Houston, School of Public Health
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
|Principal Investigator:
|Lu-Yu Hwang, MD
|University of Texas-HSC at Houston
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Lu-Yu Hwang. M.D./Professor of Epidemiology, University of Texas Health Scienter-Houston, School of Public Health
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00841477 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|February 10, 2009
|Last Updated:
|March 12, 2009
|Health Authority:
|United States: Federal Government
Keywords provided by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA):
druguser,hepatitis B vaccine,adherence,immunity,incidence
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hepatitis B
DNA Virus Infections
Digestive System Diseases
Hepadnaviridae Infections
Hepatitis, Viral, Human
Liver Diseases
Virus Diseases
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Josie07M11 wrote:Hi Marty I didn't get a copy of his death record, only these three pages which I believe are the only records they have of Ignazio Stagno at Giardini:
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Josie07M11 wrote:Whoa thank you so much! That is crazy that you found it. Thank you!!! I wonder why they just pull together all those villages of messina. I guess that's the "suburbs" of Messina? Strange. Thank you again!
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I also have been confused by Galati and Galati Mamertino. I am looking for a Ferdinando Sammartano (Fred) born very close in time to your Ignazio Stagno - on 13 June 1893 - but probably in Galati Mamertino. Could you please tell me the link to that set of records? I have been unable to find post-1860s records on antenati and familysearch for Galati Mamertino!
[Am also looking for other Sammartano siblings, born from abt 1885-1899, to Nicolo Sammartano and Nunziata (Faranda). Nunziata Faranda was b. 9/14/1863 in Galati Mamertino, to Ferdinando Faranda (b. Naso) and Fortunata (Carcione). Nicolo Sammartano was born in "Galati" per immigration records, but I have not found him (could he have been from the other Galati?). The entire family seems to have come to NYC in 1902 and 1904.
Great tip about where to find Messina's Galati and other village records!
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I like the hard line approach that Lansford brings here - I think it will translate well with these particular playersReplyDelete
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why cant they replace the pitching coach Apodaca, as he never got his pitchers back on track either. Look at the terrible ERAReplyDelete
If there is a guy whose job is secure, it is Bob Apodaca. He is the last holdover from the Hurdle days, and seems to be invincible. I am not the biggest Apodaca fan, but with pitchers like Ubaldo Jimenez and soon Jhoulys Chacin having a ton of success, he is going to be able to ride the wave of great talent, whether he had anything to do with it or not.ReplyDelete
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