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Was the Chinese-Russian Power Grid Hack a Hoax?
Was the Chinese-Russian Power Grid Hack a Hoax?
Last week, the big news was that Chinese, Russian, and other hackers had invaded the U.S. power grid, and planted malware that could shut it down. But some commentators are saying that in fact, it may not have happened, and that it's all a bit of political theater performed as part of a cybersecurity power play by political insiders.
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As I've written in the past, the Smart Grid currently being built holds out great promise and some peril for those interested in Green IT. In my blog Beware: Smart Grid May Be Hacker's Paradise, I warned that hackers could invade the Smart Grid, and from there make their way into enterprise networks.
Last week, a report in the Wall Street Journal bore that out, when it reported that the existing electrical grid had already been hacked. The Journal wrote:
Cyberspies have penetrated the U.S. electrical grid and left behind software programs that could be used to disrupt the system, according to current and former national-security officials.
The spies came from China, Russia and other countries, these officials said, and were believed to be on a mission to navigate the U.S. electrical system and its controls. The intruders haven't sought to damage the power grid or other key infrastructure, but officials warned they could try during a crisis or war.
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Scary stuff. But is it true?
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contains almost no details at all. The attacks are "pervasive," and yet not a single utility company is named as a victim. Even better, the blackout-triggering malware hasn't been spotted by the companies -- which explains perfectly why this is the first we've heard of it. Only America's intelligence community has seen the code. They could show us, but then they'd have to kill us.
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How did Israelite religion develop and evolve in its earliest years? What influences led to the centralization of power during the First Temple period? And how did changing perceptions of God fit into all of this?
These questions will be raised and answered this week not by a religious institution, but by the California Museum of Ancient Art. As the final installment in its lecture series on "Religion in the Ancient World," the museum has invited Dr. Theodore Lewis to discuss "Ancient Israelite Religion: El Worship, Early Cult Centers and the Origins of Yahwism," on March 29, 7:30 p.m. at Barnsdall Park's Gallery Theater, 4800 Hollywood Blvd.
Using archeological findings and ancient texts -- including the Bible and ancient tablets -- Lewis, professor of Near Eastern studies as Johns Hopkins University, will look at the era starting when the Israelites first came to the land of Canaan through the centralization of worship and power during the period of the First Temple -- covering roughly 1250-700 B.C.E.
"We tend to see ancient religion through the glass of Judeo-Christianity because that is our framework," said Jerome Berman, the executive director of the museum, an institution without a facility whose collection of ancient art is currently in storage. "We are trying to present ancient religions in a more objective fashion from their own point of view, which is really the only relevant point of view."
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An automated satellite network sizing and pricing workbook (15) implemented on a computer system (10) that is programmed to execute electronic spreadsheet software. The workbook (15) is comprised of a number of worksheets (15A-15J). Some of the worksheets receive data, sometimes manually from a network provider and sometimes automatically from other worksheets, and perform "hidden" calculations to provide various data used for sizing and pricing the network. Other worksheets are for reference or for generating reports of calculated values. The worksheets interact with each other, and the network provider uses them interactively and iteratively to design a network that is feasible in terms of both capacity and cost.
1. An automated method of pricing a satellite network, using a computer programmed with electronic spreadsheet software, comprising the steps of:
receiving sizing input data into a traffic sizing spreadsheet, said sizing input data representing the quantity of communications traffic on said network;
using said traffic sizing spreadsheet to calculate sizing output data for said network;
receiving cost input data into a unit costing spreadsheet, said cost input data representing the cost for each of a number of units of equipment and service associated with said network;
receiving network input data into an input spreadsheet, said network input data comprising equipment unit data, hub service data, hub equipment data, and space segment data, wherein said equipment unit data represents a desired number of units of equipment for said network, and wherein said hub service data represents characteristics of hub service for said network, and wherein hub equipment data and said space segment data are obtained at least in part from said sizing output data;
using said unit costing spreadsheet to calculate total costs per unit of said network;
using a technical infrastructure spreadsheet to calculate financial data from data retrieved from other of said spreadsheets; and
using a quote document spreadsheet to calculate customer quote data from data retrieved from other of said spreadsheets.
2. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using at least one of said spreadsheets to automatically retrieve satellite space segment values from a space segment spreadsheet in response to said sizing output data.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein said network is a shared network, and further comprising the step of using at least one of said worksheets to automatically calculate a shared hub usage value.
4. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using at least one of said spreadsheets to receive geographic data for said network and to retrieve tax rate data from a taxrate spreadsheet in response to geographic data.
5. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using a competitive analysis spreadsheet to receive cost data for said network from other of said spreadsheets, to receive cost data for a competing network, and to automatically calculate variance values.
6. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using at least one of said spreadsheets to receive margin data, and wherein said financial data comprises net data, and further comprising the step of using at least one of said spreadsheets to display said net data such that said margin data can be iteratively adjusted.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein said sizing output data represents at least a required number of inroutes and outroutes.
8. The method of claim 1, wherein said sizing output data represents at least a required number of interface modules.
9. The method of claim 1, wherein said sizing input data represents at least inroute and outroute throughput rates.
10. The method of claim 1, wherein said traffic sizing spreadsheet provides both preliminary sizing output data and advanced sizing output data.
11. A computer implemented network pricing system, comprising:
a computer system having a processor and memory, the computer system executing an electronic spreadsheet software application that provides said network pricing system;
said electronic spreadsheet software operable to provide the following spreadsheets: a traffic sizing spreadsheet that receives sizing input data, said sizing input data representing the quantity of communications traffic on said network, and the calculates sizing output data for said network; a unit costing spreadsheet that receives cost input data, said cost input data representing the cost for each of a number of units of equipment and service associated with said network, and that calculates total costs per unit of said network; an input spreadsheet that receives network input data, said network input data comprising equipment unit data, hub service data, hub equipment data, and space segment data, wherein said equipment unit data represents a desired number of units of equipment for said network, and wherein said hub service data represents characteristics of hub service for said network, and wherein hub equipment data and said space segment data are obtained from said sizing output data; a technical infrastructure spreadsheet that calculates financial data from data retrieved from other of said spreadsheets; and a quote document spreadsheet that calculates customer quote data from data retrieved from other of said spreadsheets.
12. The system of claim 11, wherein said software further provides a space segment spreadsheet, and wherein at least one of said worksheets retrieves satellite space segment values from said space segment spreadsheet in response to said sizing output data.
13. The system of claim 11, wherein said network is a shared network and wherein at least one of said worksheets automatically calculates a shared hub usage value.
14. The system of claim 11, wherein said software further provides a taxrate spreadsheet, wherein said input spreadsheet receives geographic data for said network, and wherein at least one of said worksheets retrieves tax rate data from said taxrate spreadsheet in response to geographic data.
15. The system of claim 11, wherein said software further provides a competitive analysis spreadsheet that retrieves cost data from said unit cost spreadsheet, receives cost data for a competing network, and calculates variance values.
16. The system of claim 11, wherein at least one of said spreadsheets also receives margin data, and said financial data comprises net data, and wherein at least one of said spreadsheets retrieves said net data such that said margin data can be iteratively adjusted.
17. The system of claim 11, wherein said traffic sizing spreadsheet provides both preliminary sizing output data and advanced sizing output data.
This invention relates to computer software, and more particularly to an automated system for producing sizing and pricing data for a satellite network.
Over the last two decades, satellite communications has captured the interest of diverse commercial users. The interconnections provided by satellite networks permit an economical and reliable transmission of voice, television, and data.
In one sense, a satellite system is a microwave radio system with a single repeater—the transponder in outer space. In another sense, satellites have a broadcast capability that is not easily duplicated with conventional land-line techniques. Broadcasting means that transmission from an earth station to a satellite can be relayed back to earth, addressed so that many earth stations can receive the transmitted message at the same time. This capability has made satellite television a recent success.
Due to technological advances in developing both launch vehicles and the satellites themselves, it has become possible to place into orbit larger satellites with expanded capacities for transmission to and from earth stations. In addition, the size and cost of earth stations have decreased to a point where user-owned earth stations are now a practical consideration for a business enterprise.
Satellite communications systems have distinctively different cost characteristics when compared to terrestrial communications systems. For example, the distance of transmission is not as large a factor as in communications systems that use transmission lines. Further complications in costing satellite communication are associated with shared versus private networks. With a shared network, the satellite customer relies on "hub" earth stations (receiving and transmitting antennas and related equipment) that are shared with other users of the same satellite. The links to the customer's premises are accomplished with telephone company interconnections. With a private network, the earth station is installed at the customer's site. This customer-owned earth station is connected by cable to the customer's on-premise communications network and further connections may be made to off-premise.
Satellite network providers typically lease bandwidth from a satellite operator, and then provide their customers with the equipment and services for the customer's network. These network providers base their fees on a multitude of factors. Just a few of the pricing considerations are: whether the hub earth station is shared or private, traffic or baseband equipment requirements, the bandwidth and power consumed on the satellite, antenna characteristics such as model and size and related equipment, and post-installation service. Added to this complicated set of pricing factors, is the fact that each customer's needs are unique. The task of designing and pricing a network system is a difficult one.
One aspect of the invention is an automated method of pricing a satellite network, using a computer programmed with electronic spreadsheet software. The method makes use of an "electronic workbook", comprised of a number of interrelated spreadsheets. A traffic sizing spreadsheet receives sizing input data, which represents the quantity of communications traffic on the network, and calculates sizing output data for the network. A unit costing spreadsheet receives cost input data, which represents the cost for each of a number of units of equipment and service associated with the network, and calculates unit cost values. An input spreadsheet receives various network input data, such as, equipment unit data, hub service data, hub equipment data, space segment data, where the hub equipment data and said space segment data are obtained from the sizing output data. A technical infrastructure spreadsheet calculates financial data from data retrieved from the input spreadsheet. Likewise, a quote document spreadsheet calculates customer quote data from data retrieved from the input spreadsheet. Thus, the spreadsheets share both input data and calculated data to provide a variety of network sizing and pricing data.
An advantage of the invention is that it provides a "workbook" of interconnected spreadsheets for use by a network provider. The workbook simplifies and standardizes the design, costing, and quote process for satellite networks. Specialized models, tables, and algorithms are integrated into the workbook. For shared hub networks, a consistent and fair treatment of each customer is guaranteed by the use of an embedded "shared usage" algorithm.
For a particular customer, the workbook can be run with different parameters, so that the customer can intelligently compare networks on the basis of their cost. For example, the workbook could be run once for a shared hub and once for a private hub.
The workbook provides various documents that suited for various aspects of the design and pricing process. For example, the technical infrastructure spreadsheet is designed to meet requirements for the network provider's internal financial records, whereas the quote document spreadsheet is designed for the customer's use. An optional competitive analysis spreadsheet provides a convenient means for providing cost comparisons with competing network providers. In the case of the latter spreadsheet, it solves the problem of unbundling network components, an especially difficult task in the case of satellite systems.
In summary, the invention provides an automated process for pricing any satellite network design. The pricing information can be provided to a potential customer, who may then make an informed decision about whether to obtain the satellite network and, if so, what type of equipment and service should be included.
FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a computer system programmed to provide an automated satellite network sizing and pricing workbook in accordance with the invention.
FIG. 1A illustrates an example of the automated workbook of FIG. 1.
FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a method of using the workbook of FIG. 1.
FIG. 1 illustrates a satellite network pricing system 10 in accordance with the invention. The basic components of system 10 are a computer 11, a keyboard 12, pointing device 13, and display 14. Although not shown in FIG. 1, a printer may also be used to provide the same output as display 14 but in hard copy form.
As explained in further detail herein, computer 11 is programmed to receive data from a user, process the data, and display various reports, with the data being related to sizing and pricing a satellite network system. The typical user of system 10 is an enterprise in the business of setting up private satellite networks, herein referred to as a "network providers". The customers of this network provider are typically private enterprises with multiple locations, who desire enterprise-wide communications via satellite. In the example of this description, this type of network is referred to as a VSAT (very small aperture terminals) satellite network, but the invention is not limited to any one type of terminal or other equipments.
Typically, the satellite is owned by an enterprise that leases satellite services to various customers according to their bandwidth requirements, this sort of enterprise being referred to herein as the "satellite service provider". The satellite services may be for a variety of types of networks, including broadcast television and other types of communication, as well as for the VSAT satellite networks that are the subject of system 10.
Thus, for purposes of the invention, the satellite network providers are in the business of setting up satellite networks for individual customers. Hub earth station satellite antennas, which may be shared or private, are linked to land line networks of terminals and workstations. Typically, the customer has a central processing center, that will communicate via a shared or private "hub" earth station. The satellite network provider provides the equipment, the leased bandwidth, and other services. The equipment includes the VSATs (satellite dish antennas), which are available in a variety of models, sizes, and related hardware and software options.
The nature of satellite systems is such that pricing their purchase or lease, installation, and maintenance is complicated. Both the equipment, which may be purchased or leased, and the related services are often highly customized for each customer. For example, a large retail chain may wish to link all its stores in North America by means of satellite communications. The equipment and bandwidth required are two important considerations, but there are many more factors to be considered in determining how much an appropriate system will cost.
Computer 11 may be any type of commercially available computer. Computer 11 is assumed to have conventional computer components such as a processor, mass storage memory, active memory, and appropriate input/output interfaces.
In the example of this description, computer 11 is a "personal" computer, which stores and executes a "windows" type operating system, such as that manufactured by Microsoft Corporation. Computer 10 stores and executes a type of software known as an "electronic spreadsheet". In the example of this description, this software is the EXCEL� spreadsheet software manufactured by Microsoft Corporation. Like all electronic spreadsheet software, the EXCEL� software permits the user to make better use of data by organizing, calculating, and analyzing it. Formulas for handling data may be "hidden" behind a grid of data values. Values are calculated automatically using these hidden formulas, which reference data values by using grid locators. However, the concepts described herein could be applied to computer 11 running other operating systems and comparable electronic spreadsheet software.
An additional feature of computer 11 is that its electronic spreadsheet process is capable of providing multiple spreadsheets, whose data may shared among spreadsheets. A collection of such spreadsheets is referred to herein as a "workbook", and the terms "spreadsheet" and "worksheet" are used synonymously herein.
In the example of FIG. 1, display 14 is illustrated as being open to a first worksheet of a Satellite Pricing Workbook 15. This first worksheet is a Customer Requirements Worksheet, which is explained further in connection with FIG. 2. Workbook 15 is comprised of a number of worksheets 15A-15J, each especially designed for a particular aspect of satellite pricing. Each worksheet 15A-15J has been created from a blank grid of rows and columns provided by the spreadsheet software. Each location in the grid is a cell, identified by its row and column.
Each worksheet 15A-15J is accessed by means of a tab 14 a. In the display of FIG. 1, only the tabs 14 a for three worksheets, 15A-15C, are shown. The additional worksheets 15D-15J are "hidden", but are accessed by means of workbook navigation buttons 14 b.
Toolbars 14 c provide access to various tasks performed by the spreadsheet software. Navigation bars and buttons 14 d provide access to any selected cell in the spreadsheet grid.
FIG. 1A illustrates the ten worksheets 15A-15J that comprise workbook 15. An example of each is included in Appendices A-J. The following list identifies each worksheet, wherein the reference numbers correspond to the appropriate Appendix.
15A. Customer Requirements
15B. VSAT Traffic Sizing Model
15C. Unit Cost Worksheet
15D. Input Worksheet
15E. VSAT Network Space Segment Table
15F. Property/Sales Taxrate Tables
15G. Technical Infrastructure (TI) Cost Worksheet
15H. Comparative Analysis Worksheet
15I. Service Level Agreement
15J. Satellite Quote Document
As indicated below, in several of the Appendices, data to be entered by the network provider is outlined in dotted lines. Other data is calculated or retrieved from other worksheets.
FIG. 2 illustrates a method of using computer system 10, programmed to run Workbook 15, to provide sizing and pricing information for a satellite network. As explained below, each of the worksheets 15A-15J plays a unique role in the production of sizing and pricing data, and ultimately, a Quote Document 15J to be delivered to the customer. The method is performed by a network provider for a potential customer, with the aid of Workbook 15. In Step 21, the network provider uses the Customer Requirements Worksheet 15A to input data unique to the customer's communications needs. An example of the Customer Requirements Worksheet is set out in Appendix A.
Essentially, the Customer Requirements Worksheet 15A is a set of standardized questions that cover a customer's data, voice, and video network needs. The network provider ascertains this data from the customer for input to worksheet 15A. In the embodiment of FIG. 2, the network provider will subsequently use this data for other worksheets, especially the Input Worksheet 15D, and will enter the data manually to these other worksheets.
In Step 22, the network provider designs the network, s using the VSAT Traffic Sizing Worksheet 15B. An example of the VSAT Traffic Sizing Worksheets is set out in Appendix B. The Traffic Sizing Worksheet 15B provides both preliminary sizing data and an advanced sizing model. Typically, the network providers obtains preliminary sizing data to obtain "ballpark" estimates and design tentative networks.
As indicated by the dotted lines, for preliminary sizing, the network provider enters general parameters, such as the following:
Number of locations
Outroute throughput rate
Inroute thruput rate
SLIM thruput rate with 1:1 redundancy
Inroute utilization percent
SLIM utilization percent
Percentage of business day equating the PBH (peak busy hour)
The network provider also enters various additional sizing parameters, such as:
Outbound network data in bytes for the typical business day
Inbound network data in bytes for the typical business day
Total number of inbound transactions (packets) in PBH
Total number of outbound transactions (packets) in PBH
Total inbound bytes in PBH
Total outbound bytes in PBH
Byte size of file to be transmitted from hub to VSATs
Byte size of file to be transmitted from VSATs to hub
As indicated in Appendix B, preliminary sizing data is calculated in the form of hub base band equipment requirements, in several categories: interactive PBH (peak busy hour), peak busy hour transaction rates and packet size, and batch PBH sizing. The interactive PBH and batch PBH calculations include the inbound and outbound bit rates, the number of inroutes and outroutes, and the number of required SLIMs (super line interface modules). In the embodiment of FIG. 2, the network provider will manually enter there calculations to other worksheets, such as to the Input Worksheet 15D. The preliminary sizing results can be used to determine initial feasibility of providing the satellite network.
In the example of Appendix B, the advanced sizing model is one provided by the satellite service provider. The input data is in the form of customer environment, peak busy hour (PBH), and ISBN data for one or more applications (protocols). Some of this data is provided by preliminary sizing results. In the embodiment of Appendix B, this data is input manually. Numerous formulas are used to calculate sizing requirements for various applications. Then, for each protocol, a sizing report across all years in use is provided. The advanced sizing data is used prior to production of the Customer Quote Worksheet 15J to finalize network sizing requirements.
In Step 23, the network provider reviews and updates the Unit Costing Worksheet 15C, which itemizes each piece of network equipment and service. The data provided by the network provider are the "$ per unit" values, who thereby ensures that the specified cost for each unit is correct. An example of a Unit Costing Worksheet is set out in Appendix C.
The units of equipment and service are listed in four basic categories: VSAT equipment, shared/private hub services, dedicated hub equipment, and space segment equipment and usage. For each unit, the capital, nonrecurring, and recurring costs are set out. For example, Item A is for a 0.75 meter/1.0 meter antenna (referred to as a personal earth station or PES, Model 6500) and its related equipment and service fees. The unit cost of $7500 is a "bundled" capital cost, so no separate recurring or nonrecurring costs are listed. A "standard" maintenance program is assumed unless other options are selected.
As explained below, the network provider will use an Input Worksheet 15D to enter the number of units for each item. Other data, such as a project management fee per unit may also be entered to the Input Worksheet 15D. This data is automatically delivered to the Unit Costing Worksheet 15C, which then calculates various totals and subtotals.
In Step 24, the network provider enters data to the Input Worksheet 15D. An example of an Input Worksheet 15D is set out in Appendix D. The data input by the network provider is indicated in dotted lines.
The Input Worksheet 15D lists equipment and services in the same four equipment/service unit categories as the Unit Costing Worksheet 15C. For each category, the network provider manually enters the appropriate data. Much of this data is obtained from the previously completed Customer Requirements Worksheet 15A and VSAT Traffic Sizing Model Worksheet 15B.
In the category for VSAT Equipment, the network provider enters the number of units for each item to be included in the network. As stated above, this data is automatically delivered to the Unit Costing Worksheet 15C so that totals per unit can be automatically calculated.
In the Shared/Private Hub Services category, the provider enters data about the type of service to be provided. For decisions that call for "yes" and "no" data, the data is entered as a 1 or 0, respectively. Thus, in the example of Appendix D, the decision to use a particular shared hub is entered as a "1". The other options are defaulted to 0 (no). Because the hub is to be shared, a formula behind the Shared Resource cell automatically computes the customer's share of common hub resources such as the antenna and RF equipment. This formula is designed so that each customer pays for a fair share, and is thus the same for each customer. In another run for the same or another customer, a private hub might be specified and the shared resources would be computed as 100%.
Data for the Dedicated Hub Equipment Category and the Space Segment Equipment & Usage category is obtained from the VSAT Sizing Worksheet 15B. For example, as stated above, the output data from the VSAT Sizing Worksheet 15B might specify that 26 SLIMs are needed, as well as 20 inroutes and 1 outroute.
The last column of the Input Worksheet are calculated total space segment percentages for inroutes and outroutes, i.e., 33% and 4% respectively. The percentages represent usage of a satellite transponder. These percentages are obtained by inputting the number of inroutes and outroutes to VSAT Network Space Segment Table 15E. In Step 24 a, Table 15E performs appropriate calculations. Appendix E is an example of a VSAT Network Space Segment Table 15E. It uses algorithms that determine a percentage of power and bandwidth consumption of the satellite transponder. The matrix lists percentages for any pair of inroute/outroute values. Although Appendix E lists percentages for up to 14 outroutes (512 kbps) and 19 inroutes (128 kbps), the matrix could be easily extended to list percentages for more inroutes and outroutes. Once determined, the percentage is multiplied by cost, such as a fixed cost per percent.
The Input Worksheet 15D also has a section for receiving various input modeling parameters other than the unit data of the four equipment/service unit categories. As explained below, this data is automatically delivered to a TI Cost Worksheet. Various "non-unit" costs, i.e., costs not naturally specified by unit, such as engineering design hours and project management hours, are entered and delivered to the TI Cost Worksheet 15G, which converts this data to cost data.
One such modeling parameter is property and sales tax rate data. The network provider enters appropriate geographical information for the hub and VSAT locations. In Step 24 b tax rates are automatically provided from a Property and Sales Taxrate Table 15F. Appendix F sets out an example of Property and Sates Taxrate Table 15F. Only the values for a single state (Alaska) are printed; values for all other states would be similarly calculated. In the example of Appendix D (the Input Worksheet), the user has specified "Ohio" in the parameter section. The Input Worksheet 15D then obtains the appropriate tax data for that state from Table 15F. As indicated in Appendix F, a national tax rate is listed at the bottom, calculated as an average of all states.
At the bottom of the Input Worksheet 15D, the network provider enters non-recurring and recurring costs, herein referred to as "margin data". Using this data, a calculation provides a positive or negative margin at the end of the service term. In the example of Appendix D, non recurring and recurring costs are terms of cost per VSAT. As explained below, the TI Cost Worksheet 15G uses these costs to calculate a net value, which in turn is delivered to the Input Worksheet 15D. This calculated net value may be used as a guide to iteratively adjust non-recurring and recurring costs until a satisfactory net is obtained. For example, it might be calculated that if the customer pays a recurring cost of $XX per VSAT for X years, the network provider's net at the end of the service term would be YY%.
Step 25 is using the Technical Infrastructure (TI) Cost Worksheet 15G to review the feasibility of the project and prices. An example of a TI Cost Worksheet 15G is set out in Appendix G.
The TI Cost Worksheet 15G is essentially calculated values, using data automatically retrieved from other worksheets. This data is organized over a desired time space (i.e., five years), with totals. A feature of the TI Cost Worksheet 15G is that it sets out financial information in a format especially useful for the network service provider's internal financial records. Thus, financial data is presented on a year by year basis; capital, recurring, and non-recurring costs are separated. Overhead is calculated into a net cash flow. Additional charts and graphs could also be included.
As stated above, one set of calculations provided by the TI Cost Worksheet 15C results in net values, in terms of both dollars and percentages. These net values are calculated for each year of the project, as well as an average net over all years. In Step 25 b, these net values are provided to the Input Worksheet 15D as described above in connection with Step 24.
In Step 26, it is determined whether the proposed network must be redesigned to met cost constraints. If so, Steps 21-25 are repeated until both the network design and the costs are satisfactory. For example, if a first design was for a network with a private hub, and second design might be for a network with a shared hub. If no redesign is necessary, the process proceeds to Step 27.
In Step 27, it is determined whether the customer requires a comparison with a competing network provider. If so, in Step 27 a, the Competitive Analysis Worksheet 15H permits a competing quote to be usefully compared. The Worksheet 15H lists categories of network equipment and services. The scope of each category is such that a competing quote can be readily "fit" into these categories. In other words, the categories are sufficiently broad to permit comparison of like units and sufficiently narrow so as to provide a meaningful comparison. The network provider's costs are automatically listed in each category, using data retrieved from other worksheets. The network provider enters the competitor's cost data. The Competitive Analysis Worksheet 15H then automatically calculates differences in terms of percentages. If no competitive Analysis Worksheet 15H is required, the process proceeds to Step 28.
In Step 28, the Service Level Agreement 15J and Quote Document 15J are produced. Examples of these documents are set out in Appendix I and Appendix J, respectively. The Quote Document 15J automatically receives data from other worksheets, especially from the Input Worksheet 15D and TI Cost Worksheet 15G to calculate final quote values for the proposed network. If multiple designs have been evaluated, quotes for each design are provided.
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Although the present invention has been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions, and alterations can be made hereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
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Comcast, Charter to divvy up nation's cable subs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comcast announced on Monday a series of subscriber swaps designed to help clear the way for regulatory approval of its acquisition of Time Warner Cable. The reorganization of the nation's cable grid will give Comcast a stronghold in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Boston.
As part of the deal, the company will sell 1.4 million subscribers to Charter Communications Inc. for $7.3 billion in cash and spin off another 2.5 million subscribers into a company in which Charter will take a one-third stake. Charter is restricted from boosting its stake in the spinoff company for two years, although analysts expect it to increase the stake over time.
The deal is part of Comcast Corp.'s commitment to federal regulators to shed at least 3 million subscribers and serve no more than 30 percent of all the pay TV customers in the U.S. The company hopes the divestiture will help its $45.2 billion acquisition of No. 2-ranked Time Warner Cable gain approval from federal regulators by the end of the year.
Comcast and Charter are also exchanging 1.6 million subscribers each, carving up the country to give Charter a stronghold in Midwestern states where it faces less competition from AT&T and Verizon, including Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri.
Brian Roberts, Comcast's CEO, told investors on a conference call that service areas in clusters help to save costs and make the company's offerings more competitive. A combined Comcast-Time Warner Cable would service roughly 30 million video customers and 28 million Internet subscribers.
The reshuffling amounts to a hefty consolation prize for Charter, which lost the bidding war for Time Warner Cable Inc. when the Comcast deal was announced in February.
Charter CEO Tom Rutledge told investors the transaction will create a "highly efficient footprint for us in the Midwest and Southeast."
"Today's announcement represents a very good outcome for Charter," he said.
Consumer groups criticized the latest dealings.
Matt Wood, policy director for media consumer advocacy group, Free Press, said the deal does nothing to address the problem that cable companies intentionally don't compete in each other's service areas. That leads to higher prices and worse customer service, he argued.
"It doesn't do enough to address the harms of having even fewer companies," he said.
Charter will form a new holding company that will own 33 percent of the Comcast spinoff, while shareholders of Comcast and the former Time Warner Cable will own the remaining 67 percent of the new company.
The spinoff will take on about $9 billion in debt, reducing the same amount from Comcast's books. Combined with $5 billion in the after-tax proceeds from Comcast's sale of subscribers and the equity stake in the spinoff, Comcast estimates the deal will create about $19.5 billion in value for its investors.
Charter said the acquisition of subscribers will boost its residential and commercial video customer base to about 5.7 million from 4.4 million. It is also entering into a management deal with the spinoff company, giving it management of about 8.2 million subscribers, nearly doubling its current size and making it the second-largest cable operator in the country.


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Punt Returner's Mind-Blowing Effort Results in Amazing Touchdown
Returning kicks is one of the most dangerous jobs in football, but this player makes it look easy.
Returning kicks is one of the most dangerous jobs in football, but this player makes it look easy.
The running game is a key part of any non-Peyton Manning-fueled offense, which means this high school squad in Canada is in good shape.
The Denver Broncos are piling on points the way people pile on pounds during the holiday party circuit. And that does not bode well for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
A 911 operator is supposed to handle a crisis, not become part of one.
A rash of near-upsets almost made this a memorable weekend. As it is, this was one of the more exciting weeks of the season so far. Here are some of the highlights.
Instead of working out their marital differences with a therapist, one couple has decided to take their problems to the people.
Punching a customer because he's being sarcastic? Yeah, right!
Our Intuitive Tuesday guest, Maureen Hancock, once had her own special on Style Network called 'Psychic from Suburbia.' Watch Maureen give amazing insights to those she meets in her everyday life.
There's really no clever way to bring this up, so let's just say it: dinosaur erotica is a thing.
California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law on Tuesday outlawing "revenge porn," the practice of posting nude pictures of a former sexual partner online without the person's permission.
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Born McKinley Morganfield in Rolling Fork, Mississippi in 1915, Muddy Waters was the first of the great Chicago Blues musicians. Using the AMERICAN MASTERS film Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied and the Guided Reading strategy in their research, students will learn about the influential musician's childhood and trace his journey from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago. Students will also learn about the Great Migration from the 1920s to the 1970s as they create a travel package for history buffs and Blues music enthusiasts.
Grade Level:
Time Allotment:
- One hour for the "Muddy Waters Scavenger Hunt"
- One hour for viewing the AMERICAN MASTERS episode
- Four to six sessions for group work and preparation
- One hour for presentations
Subject Matter:
History of post-slavery migration to Chicago, Blues music, African-American history, American History, Civil Rights, Geography
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
- Learn about the Great Migration of black Southerners to the North
- Learn about the relationship between geography, transportation, history, music, culture, and civil rights
- Use Internet sources and primary source materials
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MCREL MUSIC, Level 4, Standard 7
Understands the relationship between music and history and culture
MCREL LANGUAGE ARTS, Level 4, Standard 5
Uses the general skills and strategies of the reading process
MCREL THINKING AND REASONING, Level 4, Standard 2
Understands and applies basic principles of logic and reasoning
MCREL LANGUAGE ARTS, Level 4, Standard 8
Uses listening and speaking strategies for different purposes
MCREL LANGUAGE ARTS, Level 4, Standard 2
Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs
MCREL WORKING WITH OTHERS, Level 4, Standard 1
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Zanesville Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Rally's on Maple Avenue.
Detective Sgt. Ric Roush says a male employee was exiting a side door Tuesday morning when he was approached by an individual armed with a handgun.
Roush says the suspect demanded the store's money and then fled on foot.
No one was injured during the incident.
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i rode these at a early season rail jam and got alil dirt where the cable goes through and my toe strap refused to tighten. took me an hour and a half to get all the dirt out and put them back together, couldn't even finish the contest. i havent ridden them since. not a good binder in my book
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Why is Beethoven's 2nd rated PG?
Official MPAA Rating: Beethoven's 2nd is rated PG for for mild language and unsuitable teen behavior
Please read our content details for this movie to help determine if it is suitable for members of your family. We also encourage you to check our full review and our movie information page.


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At the Battlefront by Nagini Riddle
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 1]
Summary: The Final Battle at Hogwarts rages on as the victims question whether or not hope exists for them.
For Vicki/Oregonian, my dear friend on the Boards.
Written for the Tumblr Inspiration Challenge in the Great Hall
Nominated for a 2014 Best Poetry QSQ!
A Coming War? by Nagini Riddle
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 1]
Summary: Trelawney isn't the only seer to have foreseen the circumstances around Harry and Voldemort...
A prophecy poem about the Great Battle at Hogwarts.
Absentia by Nagini Riddle
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 0]
Summary: Severus struggles over his feelings for Lily after she leaves him.
Archie and the Muggle Saleswoman by MJ_Padfoot
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 3]
One Shot.
A Light in the Gap by WeasleyMom
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 10]
Summary: When Harry woke that first morning in Grimmauld Place, he wondered if Ron and Hermione had fallen asleep holding hands. This fic provides a possible answer to that question. A missing moment from Deathly Hallows.
A White Demon Love Song by minnabird
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 0]
Summary: A vampire's paean to blood.
A Ravenclaw's Blue Christmas by Nagini Riddle
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 0]
Summary: Cho Chang is reminded of Cedric when she contemplates her Yule Ball robes.
Written for the Carol Challenge in the Great Hall.
A Christmas Meal of Snow by Nagini Riddle
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 3]
Summary: On Christmas day, Merope finds herself eating snow. But another beggar comes along and ends up sharing something wonderful with her.
Written for the Yuletide challenge, prompt The Unexpected Guest. It took Second Place!
Nominated for a 2014 QSQ for Best General Fic!
A Dursley Lament by BrokenPromise
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 1]
Summary: A prose poem about what happened to the Dursleys.
Alternate Magic, Part 1: Foolishness by Daenerys_bella_girl
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 5]
Summary: EDIT: THIS IS NOT FINISHED AND WILL NOT BE FINISHED
Tatiana Potter is exactly like Harry, except for the fact that she's a girl! This story describes her first few years at Hogwarts: the troubles she has with teachers, friendship difficulties, and trying to deal with that really obnoxious Malfoy boy. Though Tatiana is a bit wild and makes mistakes, eventually she will build a strong friendship with Hermione Granger, the only other girl she knows that wasn't raised in the wizarding world. It takes much longer for the two of them to befriend Ron Weasley, however.
After The Adventure by TheObdurateVoid
Rated: Professors [Reviews - 3]
Summary: The adventure is over but life is beginning. Struggle and triumph, joy and sorrow. After the Adventure picks up as Harry's talk with Dumbledore's portrait ends shows his life start to unfold, a life without Voldemort. It's not going to be easy, but it is his. (Rated M for violence, adult themes, complex ideas of morality especially in the weeks after the war.)
A Palisade of Persuasion by Equinox Chick
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 69]
Summary: It was true that Daphne and Lee had met at a most inappropriate time, but they had found love, lust and the glimmerings of a life together.
But the power of persuasion should never be underestimated. When they meet again, years later, his indifference cuts to her core. Can the past ever truly be recaptured?
This story is a present for Julia (the opaleye) because she is amazingly talented and has inspired me in so many ways. It is also her brthday.
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling.
I am not Jane Austen.
I am not Sporty, Scary, Baby, Ginger or Posh.
Winner of the 2013 QSQ Best Chaptered Non-Canon Romance ~ I am gobsmacked and grateful to everyone especially JK Rowling, Jane Austen and the Spice Girls.
All That Is Gold Does Not Glitter by ljmckay
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 9]
Summary: An eleven-year-old boy residing at Number 4, Privet Drive, receives his Hogwarts letter in the summer of 1991. That boy is Dudley Dursley.
A Hero's Lament by dmbw7052
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 1]
Summary: He never wanted the reputation, the press or the rest of the goods that came with being a hero.
Ashes of the Past by minnabird
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 2]
Summary: Viktor carries the memory of Grindelwald's path of destruction, passed down to him in the form of stories. He will never forget.
Nominated for Best General Story in the 2014 Quicksilver Quill Awards.
All This Waiting For The Sky To Fall by Dawnie
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 6]
Summary: They found her body - broken, bleeding, face filled with signs of pain and fear, and the Death Eaters had clearly enjoyed what they were doing - amidst the rubble of a ruined book store.
During the first war against Voldemort, people fight and die and life for James and Lily goes on.
A tragedy in five parts.
A Passing Fancy by HalfASlug
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 4]
Summary: The Yule Ball is on the horizon and Neville knows only one girl that he wants to go with. GoF missing moment.
At Peace At War by 1000timesingoldenink
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 0]
Summary: Ginny's mind at midnight, mid-February 1998.
Another Anniversary by Equinox Chick
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 10]
Summary: Fifteen years after the Battle, Ron and Hermione reminisce.
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling, but I hope she'd like this.
This story was inspired by a reminder from halfaslug on tumblr - thank you. I dedicate this to her, and Lori (Weasley Mom) because they love Romione so much. (Well, what's not to love?)
Summary: Remus Lupin had no expectations when he came to Hogwarts to teach. He did not expect to stay on staff past the first full moon yet alone the entire school year. He certainly did not expect to fall for the Muggle Studies professor…nor did he anticipate how much one student, one prisoner, and one night would change the life he had almost had with her.
This is Gmariam of Ravenclaw writing for EquinoxChick's birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAROLE!


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* U.S. and NATO have warned Syria against chemical weapons
* Syria has not acknowledged it possesses them
* But has said wouldn't use such weapons against own people
* Syria says chemical weapons talk is "theatre"
From the discourse between users, it seems as if there's a LARGE number of people saying they agree with Syria in that they do not trust the USA's intel report, and that this is another Iraq WMD situation.
I'm not sure what to believe yet; I believe the United States should not be spending more resources on foreign issues, but that's a hardline that I believe needs to be followed due to our internal problems. What do you all think? Do you think Syria (more appropriately, Assad) is going to use sarin gas on Syrian civilians? Do you think it's right for America to intervene? Do you think America would fabricate another WMD story? I don't personally understand what the US would gain from engineering something like this at this point in time, but maybe I'm not seeing all angles.


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Colin Kaepernick's favorite tattoo is on the inside of his arm and reads, "my gift is my curse." Relating that to his sudden rise to stardom as a quarterback preparing to play in the Super Bowl, Kaepernick is staying grounded by realizing that with fame comes scrutiny. Every play is scrutinized, every word is dissected. He's recognized everywhere he goes in public, and he has more ticket requests for Super Bowl XLVII than he can fulfill. Even his tattoo artist in Reno, Nev. is getting hit up for interview requests this week. He hasn't even left for New Orleans yet, and he has done an interview with 49ers Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young. Joe Montana? Met him, too. "Just keep going," was Young's advice in handling the pressures while preparing for the biggest stage in American sports. Kaepernick's faith is out there for the world to see. It's literally written all over his body. He has "faith" inscribed on his right bicep, and "to God the glory" on his right arm as w...
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The Red Sox have a new closer — now it's up to the rest of the team to let him do his thing. With the acquisition of Joel Hanrahan (and the quick decision to let him supplant Andrew Bailey as the team's closer), the Sox have arguably one of the best bullpens in baseball. The hope, of course, is that the rest of the team plays well enough to give Hanrahan plenty of save opportunities, which would mean that the Red Sox are winning. The 31-year-old Hanrahan, acquired from Pittsburgh in exchange for reliever Mark Melancon and some minor leaguers, is fifth in the league in saves over the last two season. In 2012, he notched 36 saves for the Pirates, to go along with a 2.72 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. The two-time All-Star has already expressed his excitement at playing in Boston and after getting over some fears about his new home in Fenway Park, should be rarin' to go come Opening Day. Tune in to the Red Sox Town Hall presented by Cape Air on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 11 p.m. on NESN. Submit your questions for Ben Cherington or John Farrell to answer using #RedSoxTownHall on Twitter. Take Our Poll
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Ecomleads, Inc. filed as a Domestic For-Profit Corporation in the State of Texas on Monday, June 18, 2007 and is approximately eight years old, according to public records filed with Texas Secretary of State. The filing is currently active as of the last data refresh which occured on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
Robab Sakhavat serves as the Director and has interests in other corporate entities including Quest Card Resources Co. located in Houston, TX
Mehrdad Malek is the Director of Ecomleads, Inc.. Mehrdad's additional corporate interests include Essential Concept Resources, Inc located in Houston, TX .
The registered agent for the company is Howard M. Kahn. Also known as a statutory or resident agent, the registered agent is responsible for receiving legal notifications regarding court summons, lawsuits, and other legal actions involving the corporate entity.
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billschwab will be going to Iceland around that time, and was looking to see if any APUG'ers were interested in meeting there and going as a group. I would post a link, but (for some reason) my computer is cranky and won't let me copy or paste...? Just search "Iceland Anyone?" in the advanced APUG search - titles only - and you'll find it. His group is much cheaper in price than what M. A. Smith's group will be paying, just don't expect to have your hand held


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Doug Martin has taken a lot of grief for his not-so-endearing nickname -- "Muscle Hamster," which was given to him in college. The Bucs' first-year running back wears the name proudly. And that isn't all. ... Wait for it ... https://twitter.com/DougMartin22/status/278705742071083009 Yes, what you see there is the NFL's third-leading rusher and legitimate rookie of the year candidate, decked out in a Christmas-themed jumpsuit. The kicker: he's striking a tough guy pose. There isn't much else to say, other than Martin -- and, while we're at it, Chad Henne -- need to butch up on their fashion sense. I'm hardly a fashionista, but onesies should not, in any instance, be worn once you're old enough to leave the crib. Luckily, Martin has that whole supremely talented thing going for him, likely sparing him from some ribbing. "Some" being the key word.
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Shortly back, I wrote a column about the book What is Marriage? by Sherif Girgis, Ryan Anderson, and Robert George.
I recommended it highly. It makes a secular case for the traditional view of marriage and, incidentally but clearly, against redefining marriage to include relationships between people of the same gender. I thnk that case ought to be heard and carefully considered.
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1-room apartment 36 m2: living/dining room with 1 double bed, cable-TV and radio. Kitchenette (2 hotplates). Bath/WC. Balcony, south facing position. Very nice panoramic view. Facilities: telephone. Internet (Wireless LAN [WLAN], extra). Maximum 1 pet/ dog allowed.Modern, comfortable aparthotel "Dorint Resort Blüemlisalp". Outside the resort, 2 km from the centre. For shared use: large garden, indoor pool. In the complex: reception, restaurant, bar, breakfast room, lounge, fitness room, massage (extra). Steam room, solarium, bowling, table-tennis, billiards table, games room, lift, store for bicycles, sun terrace, ski storage, central heating, washing machine, tumble dryer (for shared use, extra). Linen change weekly. Parking, communal covered parking. Grocers 50 m, bus stop 10 m, railway station "Interlaken West" 12 km, outdoor swimming pool 14 km. Golf course 14 km, tennis 2 km, skisport facilities 800 m, ski bus stop 10 m, ice rink 2 km. Please note: There are more similar properties for rent in this same residence. Additional features: infrared cabin, bio sauna and Finish sauna. Kids&39; club with free child care: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm (from 4 July 2011 - 19 August 2011, from 26 December 2011 - 4 January 2012 and from 2 July 2012 - 17 August 2012). Garage (extra) from 17 December 2011 - 29 February 2012, CHF 10.00 per day).
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News Roundup: 'Glee' Promo Teases Relationship Drama, 'Buffy' Star to Guest on 'Private Practice' and More
In a new promo, Fox teases the love triangle square of Rachel, Finn, Quinn and Puck. But that's not the only romantic tease; nope, we get our first look at Tina and Mike (other Asian) and some more Terri/Emma/Will drama. Check out the promo after the jump.
There's no new music in this one, but if you haven't seen the promo with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' 'Empire State of Mind,' you should check it out.
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Jane After Dark: Top five Buffy hookups
This week, I thought it would be fun to delve into my favorite Buffy hookups. One that didn't make the list but holds a special place in my heart is Giles and Joyce. It was a fleeting moment, but one that was fun and would have made for great storytelling had it continued.
But who to pair Buffy up with -- Spike, Angel or Riley? What about Spike and Drusilla? And while Willow and Tara had a special love affair, there's a lot to be said for Willow and Oz. And what of Xander? Sure, he and Anya had a fun romance, but his hookups with Cordelia and even Faith were intense in their own way.
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When one of our favorite TV shows goes off the air, it can be devastating. However, many times, the cancellation is the birth of a spinoff. Sometimes it can be a great thing (Frasier) and sometimes not so much (AfterM*A*S*H).
Here are some of this month's spinoff ideas that I would love to see.
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After the conspiracy of the Cheyenne government was revealed on Jericho, Robert Hawkins (Lennie James) thought the hard part was behind him. He had no idea what was in store. As America tries to form a new governing body, they are desperate for honest men to help lead the way. With help from Mimi Clark (Alicia Coppolla), his personal assistant, Hawkins fights government bureaucracy with the same zeal that he fought domestic terrorism.
Kitchen Confidential coming to DVD
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Kitchen Confidential, the comedy that was on FOX last year for about a minute and a half is coming to DVD on May 22. Not only will the two disc set have the four episodes that aired on the network, it will also have the nine episodes that never aired. Extras will include cast interviews and a trailer.
I found this show rather disappointing. It was OK, but just not as funny or involving as I thought it would be. Of course, this was based on two or three episodes, so I'll make an effort to check out the rest. Michael Vartan, Bradley's Cooper's costar from Alias, guest starred on one of the unseen episodes as a French chef. The show also starred Nicholas Brendon, Bonnie Somerville, John Francis Daley, Jaime King and Frank Langella.
Nick Brendon and Charisma Carpenter together again
Relative Chaos is the story of the Gilbert family's annual contest for the Gilbert Cup. Every year the three Gilbert children, Dil (Christopher Gorham), Gil (Nick Brendon), and Lil (Jennifer Robertson) compete in contests that, as the website says, 'test their intelligence, agility, and sanity'. And yes, I said Dil, Gil, and Jil. It's ABC Family. Much to Dil's chagrin, he has never won the cup. But this year Dil has his new girlfriend Catherine (Charisma Carpenter) in his corner, which could make all the difference. And if that isn't enough chaos, the father of the Gilbert clan, Will (of course!), is played by Terry Bradshaw.
A video preview, wallpapers, bios, etc. are all available at the movie's website. Relative Chaos premieres Monday, September 4th on ABC Family.
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