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Scality Strengthens Focus on Partnerships with New Scality ATLAS Partner Program
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Tyna Callahan
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Scality ATLAS Partner Program
Program Already Boasts 25 Global Alliance and Channel Partners Including; Comport, Computacenter, Dell, FusionStorm and Hewlett Packard Enterprise
San Francisco, CA – September 13th, 2016
Scality, the storage that powers digital business, today announced the launch of the Scality ATLAS Partner Program, designed to expand the company's global channel ecosystem and boost sales enablement for existing partners. The ATLAS Partner Program will provide channel partners with enablement resources, pre- and post-sales support. Central to the program is the interactive ATLAS Partner Program Portal, which gives access to an online deal registration center, as well as a rich set of sales assets. Similarly, the Scality Training & Self-Certification Portal is available to Channel and Alliance partners' technical staff to provide training and certification. At launch, the Scality ATLAS Partner Program has twenty-five members, and over 240 people worldwide have been certified using the Scality Training & Self-Certification Portal.
The creation of the Scality ATLAS Partner Program underpins the company's continuing focus on partnerships with leading industry organizations such as Cisco, Dell and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and with channel partners and system integrators such as AXEZ, BroadBand Tower, Comport, Computacenter, FusionStorm, and NetOne Systems.
"Software-defined storage is an important market for Computacenter, and a real need for customers," said Claire Palassin, Group Partner Management Director at Computacenter. "Offering the Scality RING allows us to offer our customers a more complete enterprise IT strategy. Further, becoming a member of the ATLAS Partner Program allows us to stay up-to-date on best practices for our sales and marketing teams, and we're able to work collaboratively through the deal desk to close sales deals in more effective and efficient manner. We've already had joint customer wins through this alliance, and have a healthy pipeline planned ahead."
Computacenter is a UK-based, pan-European IT service provider and has been a Scality RING reseller since 2016. Since joining the ATLAS Partner Program, Computacenter's team members have had access learning materials and have already been trained and certified through the ATLAS Partner Program Portal. Scality certifications have allowed Computacenter to expand the Scality services offered, and create a new and continued source of revenue. Together, Scality and Computacenter have inked deals with customers like SNCF and Ministry Of Defense and have collectively sold upwards of 10 petabytes.
"In order to thrive companies typically need to be part of a balanced and complete ecosystem; if this is not the case they most likely fail. Therefore, a company's success is highly dependent on its technology and channel partners and the relationships it builds with both. In the European market, Scality's channel makes up nearly 100% of our sales, and we rely on the most strategic and effective resellers in the market to take solutions to our end-users. Because of this, it is important that we properly enable our partners, provide them with all pre-sales and support tools, give them access to our trainings and protect their business," said Emilio Roman, Vice President of Sales EMEA. "The ATLAS Partner Program was something that developed organically because of this need, and is now an invaluable asset in continuing our goal to provide the best IT infrastructure to the enterprise. The program is the latest step towards making our ecosystem the strongest in the storage industry."
Scality worked collaboratively with ATLAS Partners FusionStorm and Dell to meet the storage needs of a video workflow management and turnkey content-supply solution provider. Based on sizing and cost, their incumbent solution was less than optimal and were looking for an alternative. FusionStorm had a longstanding relationship, and brought Dell and Scality in to propose something different. Because of their shared knowledge-base, the three companies were able to together propose a solution that would yield exactly what the customer needed."
Dan Serpico, CEO of FusionStorm: "The Scality team has done an amazing job supporting and enabling our sales team to learn about the Scality RING, helping us to quickly identify opportunities and notably secure a substantial sales win with an entertainment industry service provider. We were already impressed with the amount and quality of support we were getting from Scality; the ATLAS Partner Program will make this even better."
The Scality ATLAS Partner Program and includes access to the ATLAS Partner Program Training and Self-Certification Portal and allows partners to become certified so that they can perform the full sales cycle of the Scality RING; from pre-sales through to installation. By taking control of the sales cycle, partners are able to maximize revenues. Further, certification for maintenance allows partners to have a new, and continued, source of revenue. The four different certification types currently include; Scality Ambassador Certification, Scality Pre-Sales Champion, Scality Certified Engineer, and Scality Certified Support Engineer.
"The new Scality ATLAS Partner and Certification Program strengthens our partnership by allowing our teams to stay up-to-date on Scality's latest products, and enabling them to identify and close opportunities faster," said Khurram Tahir, Sr. Director, Worldwide Partner Programs & Strategy at HPE. "Through the program we are also able to access other partner solutions within the ATLAS ecosystem, creating the opportunity for larger deals and entry into new markets."
ATLAS Partners members with Scality-Certified employees include AXEZ, Broadband Tower, Comport, Computacenter, Dell, HPE, and Seagate, among others. Certification graduates are already putting into practice what they learned through the Certification Program; from implementation to ongoing support.
"In order to grow and succeed in the long term, any company needs partners that share its outlook and values. When you have a strong product the attraction is mutual and great partnerships are forged. While we are keen to expand our alliance and channel reach, the quality of our partners remains of paramount importance. We will continue to align ourselves with resellers that invest time and money in training their teams and making this training as easy and effective as possible will benefit all parties. Our sales engineers do an amazing job at helping our partners in the field and the Scality ATLAS Partner Program will help our combined teams to be even more effective," said Erwan Menard, COO of Scality.
Related Links, Collateral, and Downloads:
- View the Scality Partners Pages to get an overview of the Atlas Program, and other partner programs.
- Visit the Scality ATLAS Partner Program Portal.
About Scality
Scality, the world leader in object storage, bridges the gap between application vendors, industry standard hardware providers and your storage scale, durability, cost, and performance requirements. Our software-defined storage RING allows you to store and access billions of objects or even petabyte-sized objects across standard x86 hardware to meet the most demanding digital business and application requirements. We excel at delivering storage for service-oriented public and private clouds serving over 500 million end customers worldwide, with over 800 billion objects in production. Our customers can expect a TCO reduction of up to 90% versus legacy storage. Scality is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices throughout the world.
Follow us on Twitter @scality and visit us at www.scality.com to learn more.
Scality builds the most powerful storage tools to make data easy to protect, search and manage anytime, on any cloud. We give customers the freedom and control necessary to be competitive in a data driven economy. Recognized as a leader in distributed file and object storage by Gartner and IDC, we help you to be ready for the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution.
Let us show you how. Follow us on Twitter @scality and @zenko. Visit us at www.scality.com.
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2019 Acura RDX for Sale in Redwood City, CA
Crash-Test Ratings
2019 Acura RDX 4 DR AWD
|Front Crash Overall
|Front Crash Driver
|Front Crash Passenger
|Side Crash Overall
|Side Barrier Overall
|Side Barrier Driver
|Side Barrier Passenger
|Side Pole Driver
|Side Combined Front
|Side Combined Rear
Additional Vehicle Information
- Features
- Specs
- Exterior
- Safety
- Mechanical
- Technology
- Comfort
- Interior
|Moonroof / Sunroof
|tilt/slide, power panoramic, power sunshade, one-touch open/close, anti-trapping, remotely operated
|Daytime running lights
|LED, LED rear center
|auto high beam dimmer, LED, wiper activated, auto delay off, auto on/off
Tires and Rims
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|painted aluminum
|Rear wiper
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|Window defogger
|Front wipers
|variable intermittent
|Power windows
|safety reverse, remotely operated
|Rear privacy glass
|Solar-tinted glass
|Laminated glass
|Liftgate window
|Rear door type
|power liftgate
Exterior Features
|Front bumper color
|Mirror color
|Door handle color
|Rear spoiler
|Rear spoiler color
|Exhaust tip color
|Grille color
|chrome surround, black
|Rear bumper color
|Body side moldings
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|Camera system
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|Rearview monitor
|in dash
|Autonomous braking
|Pre-collision warning system
|audible warning, visual warning
|Lane keeping assist
|Child safety door locks
|Child seat anchors
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|Body side reinforcements
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|front, rear
|Airbag deactivation
|occupant sensing passenger
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|Knee airbags
|dual front
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|Side curtain airbags
|front, rear
|Side-curtain airbag rollover sensor
|Power door locks
|anti-lockout, auto-locking
|Anti-theft system
|engine immobilizer, alarm with remote
|2-stage unlocking doors
|Side mirrors
|integrated turn signals, heated
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|power, manual folding, reverse gear tilt
|Drive mode selector
|Axle ratio
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|full time
|Center differential
|Auto start/stop
|Rear brake type
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|diameter 30 mm
|Rear shock type
|Front shock type
|Rear stabilizer bar
|diameter 23 mm
Stability and Traction
|Stability control
|Traction control
|Hill holder control
Audio System
|Auxiliary audio input
|Bluetooth, jack, USB, iPod/iPhone
|Antenna type
|diversity, mast
|Total speakers
|AM/FM, HD radio
|Speed sensitive volume control
|Satellite radio
|Electronic messaging assistance
|with read function, voice operated
|Driver assistance app
|roadside assistance
|Wireless data link
In Car Entertainment
|Apple CarPlay ready, AcuraLink
|Infotainment screen size
|10.2 in.
|Instrument cluster screen size
|7 in.
|Trip computer
|Driver information system
|Digital odometer
|External temperature display
|Multi-function display
|Fuel economy display
|MPG, range
|Warnings and reminders
|low fuel level, maintenance due, tire fill alert
|Trip odometer
Comfort Features
|Dash trim
|Floor mat material
|Steering wheel trim
|rear folding
|Interior accents
|Floor mats
|rear, front
|Floor material
|Center console trim
|Door trim
Convenience Features
|front, rear
|Steering wheel
|tilt and telescopic
|Cruise control
|One-touch windows
|Reading lights
|front, rear
|Power steering
|Cargo area light
|Retained accessory power
|Multi-function remote
|panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release
|Power windows
|lockout button
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|dual illuminating
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|Rearview mirror
|Universal remote transmitter
|Homelink - garage door opener
|Ambient lighting
|cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, sunglasses holder, door pockets
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|Touch-sensitive controls
Air Conditioning
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|automatic climate control
|Front air conditioning zones
|Rear vents
|second row
|Humidity/dewpoint sensors
|Air filtration
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|height, 12, lumbar, reclining
|Passenger seat power adjustments
|height, 12, lumbar, reclining
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|Driver seat
|Rear headrests
|3, adjustable
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|2, adjustable
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|60-40 split bench
|Rear seat folding
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|sport bucket
|Steering ratio
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|Emergency locking retractors
|rear, front
|Seatbelt warning sensor
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|Front seatbelts
Drive Type
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|Max Seating
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|40 in
|Head Room (rear)
|38 in
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|55 in
|Hip Room (rear)
|50 in
|Shoulder Room (front)
|60 in
|Shoulder Room (rear)
|57 in
|Leg Room (front)
|42 in
|Leg Room (rear)
|38 in
|Seating Rows
Measurements of Size & Shape
|186.8 in
|74.8 in
|65.7 in
|108.3 in
|Ground Clearance
|8.2 in
|Track Width (front)
|64.2 in
|Track Width (rear)
|64.7 in
Measurements of Weight
|Gross Vehicle Weight Range
|5001-6000 lbs
|Curb Weight
|4019 lbs
|Max Towing Capacity
|1500 lbs
Interior Dimensions
|Cargo Volume
|29.5 cu ft
|Interior Volume
|133.5 cu ft
|Passenger Volume
|104 cu ft
|Cargo Volume (rear seats down)
|58.9 cu ft
Performance Specifications
|Turning Circle
|38.9 ft
Fuel Tanks
|Fuel Capacity
|17.1 Gallons
Wheels and Tires
|Front Tire Type
|Front Wheel Diameter
|19.0 x 8.0 in
|Rear Tire Type
|Rear Wheel Diameter
|19.0 x 8.0 in
Current Inventory
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV for Sale
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|Exterior Color
|Majestic Black Pearl
|Interior Color
|Ebony leatherette
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People are negotiable here.
" I bought car from here. Good small place. People are negotiable here. "
This was by far the best experience we've had buying a car.
" My wife and I recently had a baby and were in need of a new car (bigger car). We came to Hopkins dealer because they had a good deal. Artur was really helpful online but was even better in person! This was by far the best experience we've had buying a car. If you ever want an acura, talk to Artur. He will make your car buying experience amazing and will take care of you. Test driving with him is great, he is very thorough and leaves all other sales people in the dust. "
Great experience
" Great experience. Arthur Tekiel was the best car salesmen I have ever dealt with, honest and very knowledgable "
I Highly recommend
" Luke Chapman was friendly , funny, detailed and made sure all my questions were answered . He also gave me a great deal. I Highly recommend him. Happy customer .ps. I can understand why he is a Gold Master "
Customer Testimonial
" Pablo is the best he help us to buy our car thank you and off course the team is amazing great service "
Quick and Kind
" I came here just to get my airbags replaced. Over they were quick and kind. "
Best Experience I Have Had with Hopkins
" I had a terrible sales experience with Hopkins where I walked out and purchased my Acura elsewhere. I dreaded going back for a warranty item, I was pleasantly surprised with Kah he was friendly, helpful, went to bat for me on a warranty item. Got me an Uber and followed up with me. Hopkins May have won back a customer. "
Great service and very friendly
" I brought my car in for new tires. They gave me a great deal, price matched other competitors. They also offered a Uber to and from office. Very convenient. "
Happy Customer
" Artur was prompt, courteous, and professional - we communicated via email and got everything done. No haggling, no issues. In and out in 1.5 hours. Bottom line pricing on a lease that was unmatchable by other dealers. Also appreciate that Hopkins is independent and doesn't sell or give your information to others. Would be glad to do business here again! "
Fast Service
" Good fast service with great customer feedback from the representative. "
Amazing Experience
" I did my research. Knew exactly what we wanted. I have emailed multiple dealers and asked for their best price. Artur T. got back to me within minutes. I waited a few more days to see what other dealers have to offer. Artur's deal was by far the most competitive. I really thought it would be an "over promise/under deliver" situation. Nope! We went in and got the deal that was promised... and even better! Artur and his manager were amazing. They were super knowledgeable, friendly and yet professional. While we were finalizing some paperwork, Artur himself made the car flawless for us! He then spent ample time making sure we learn the technologies and safety features of our new MDX. We are truly happy customers! Artur even followed up the next day making sure we are enjoying the car. In addition, Artur even offer for us to ask him any questions regarding the car and he will shoot a step by step instructional video and send to us. Keep up the good work Artur! You make Acura from good to great! "
Customer Testimonial
" We recently bought a preowned MDX from Hopkins Acura. I had initially sent an email inquiry through Cars.com to see if the car was still available and less than an hour later Artur had called me, gave me the vehicle details and scheduled an appointment for my husband and I to come see the vehicle. We went in not expecting to buy as we were still in the researching phase, however we were so pleasantly surprised with the condition of the MDX. Artur took us for a nice long test drive (each of us able to drive)and explained all of the features, etc. He was pleasant and personable and even when we walked out of the dealership to think further, there was no pressure to buy, etc. (Obviously we returned to purchase) That was refreshing. I really wanted to thank Artur for his help with our purchase, however we did not see him again after being sent to finance. The car was washed and delivered to us by another professional salesman. Ace was our finance guy and he was extremely helpful in the final steps of our purchase. Additionally, he contacted us a week or so after everything was finalized to offer us a loan with a lower interest rate. I was extremely surprised to get that call. Ace, thank you! We drove the car home same day and as soon as we stepped out of the car, my husband - being such a guy- did another walk around and we sadly realized that the blinker/reflector on one of the side mirrors was broken/shattered, which neither we nor Artur seemed to notice while we were at the dealership. The car was sold "as is" so I had doubts that the dealership would repair this for us. However, I went by and spoke with Artur a day or two later and initially I was told that the car was sold AS IS. Admittedly so I got a little bit upset and asked how much it would be to repair. At the point he realized that I was going to set up and appt and pay to have it repaired, Artur checked with his manager and received permission to fix the mirror for us, free of charge. The total cost of the part was something like $136 and the repair took MAYBE 30 minutes. Although the cost itself was not great, the act of the complementary repair is worth far more in value. Other than having to get upset before being accommodated; the only thing that bothered me about this interaction was the implication (by another member of the sales team) that we had damaged the car after leaving the lot and were now coming back to ask for free service. I'm sure there are people out there who would try something of that nature, I, however am not that person. We will continue to use Hopkins Acura as overall we had a wonderful experience and sincerely love our car. "
Great Experience!
" his is for the new sales manager, Christian. My first two experiences with Hopkins acura has been a run-a-around and almost took my business elsewhere. I stopped by with my family and was immediately told I can only buy a new RDX with no discount. Second time I called and salesman or whoever was pretty straight forward with the same attitude. From word of mouth from a business partner I know I was referred to Christian (small world) and he approached the situation differently. We had a long conversation about the 2019 RDX and talked more about what me and my wife wanted than just buying the car.... if you ever have the opportunity to deal with Christian you will find a different experience. "
Unparalleled Customer Service
" Luke Chapman, the salesman at Hopkins Acura was the most helpful, professional, intelligible, charismatic individual I've ever come across in any sales position anywhere. His customer service is unparalleled. I have never leased a car and was intimidated by the whole idea of such a large purchasing and not knowing what I was looking for or needed. Luke thoroughly answered all of my questions and helped me find the most perfect car and at a price that was manageable for my life. No buyers remorse! My Acura has been the greatest purchase and Luke continues to touch base and see how things are going, answer any questions I have about the operation, perks, or maintenance of the vehicle! He has gone above and beyond before and after I bought the car. No wonder he is now a gold master. Impeccable customer service! "
" So impressed by everyone here in the dealer shop!!! Brought my 2013 TL to Acura Dealer in Santa Clara, because of very noisy engine, was sold two very expensive (800+$) services. Nothing changed. Friend recommended Hopkins Acura. Went, mind blowing experience!!! Greeted by KahFai with wonderful service. Shop foreman was able to diagnose the two problems and car was fixed in a few days while I drove a beautiful loaner (no loaner in Santa Clara, thumbs-down). Turns out I have extended warranty. No charge on the repair at all. Better yet, when I was in the dealer, Pablo showed me good deals of new SUV lease, was able to get a really good deal and signed a leasing RDX on the spot. What impressed me the most is: after I signed the lease, drove away the SUV, Kao (internet sales director) and Fiu (sales director) spoke with their finance person and found me a better financing deal, got a hefty refund!!! These gentlemen really go the extra mile!!! Feeling like a kid receiving a X'mas gift. Hooray! Highly recommend this awesome place for your car repair and purchase/leasing needs. "
It was refreshing to have an experience where the sales team was honest
" It was refreshing to have an experience where the sales team was honest and didn't put any pressure on us at any point in the process. "
The team at Hopkins from Arthur to Kao and everyone in between were extremely polite
" The team at Hopkins from Arthur to Kao and everyone in between were extremely polite, knowledgeable and did whatever they could to earn my business. I am a sales person myself so I understand the meaning of customer service and satisfaction. I have NEVER left a dealordship happy...until I came to Hopkins in Redwood City. These guys set the bar real high for my next auto purchase. Thank you Arthur and Kao. You guys define great salesmanship and customer service. There are many "larger" Acura dealerships out there, but "quality" always beats "quantity". Keep up the great work. I look forward to buying and referring many of my clients to you "
Mr. Artur Tekiel was very knowledgeable and courteous to me and my family.
" Mr. Artur Tekiel was very knowledgeable and courteous to me and my family. He had sound knowledge of the vehicle technology and was patient enough to listen to my questions. Having been to many dealerships (not just Acura) for a purchase and having interacted with many sales people, Mr Artur came out top of the list. "
We were pleasantly surprised by how knowledgeable Arthur was
" We were pleasantly surprised by how knowledgeable Arthur was with every feature that the vehicle had to offer. We have never had such an in depth test drive than what we experienced with Arthur. Arthur should be commended for his outstanding salesmanship! "
For 25 Years, Service At Hopkins Has Been Outstanding
" Their Customer Action Is Always Great. I Have Never Been Disappointed. They Are Always Willing To Go The Extra Mile. "


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Remove 726 ransomware / virus (Virus Removal Guide) - Free Guide
New GlobeImposter version – 726 malware – arrives in a spam mail
726 virus defines new crypto-malware[1], specifically, a version of Globe Imposter. Though its modus operandi does not differ from other threats nor it contains any peculiar elements, however, its distribution method indeed raises suspicion.
It targets victims via spam email[2] which is supposedly sent from Redactive Media Group.
It is a legitimate company located in the UK. Therefore, tt triggers assumptions that the malware is targeted at the users[3] of this country. Needless to say, the message is not sent from this legal person but, instead, it poses as a counterfeited message created by 726 malware developers.
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It also leaves a Recover-Files-726.html in the Documents or another C folder location. In exchange to the files, the perpetrator demands 0.37 bitcoins which at the moment amounts to $1615.
Though it is a more developed version of the malware family, make use of the free GlobeImposter Decrypter before considering the payment. Even if it does not help, do not nurture hopes of recovering the files, but instead focus on 726 removal. Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego or Malwarebytes will help you do that faster.
726 ransomware hides under the message supposedly written by Redactive Media Group.
GlobeImposter family keeps expanding at the lighting rate
If you follow the news in the cyber space, you might notice that the title of the malware is often mentioned by ransomware researchers. There have been a series of new versions appearing on the cyber space.
Some versions, such as .granny file extension virus, not only cause a headache for the victims but amusement for IT researchers. Such versions also do not differ much from each other except the extension.
However, 726 malware is a different case. The malspam shows that the cyber criminals intend to spread the malware much more. They also set 48-hour time limit. There is a myriad of GlobeImposter versions but there are few official reports about recovered files. Thus, make a rush to remove 726 virus.
Distribution methods
Currently, the malware is mainly spread via spam emails. Thus, there is a bigger chance that you will cease 726 hijack on time. Note that disguising under the name of an official institution is a common technique. Pay attention to the spam email. Certain Anti-malware utilities also come in handy reducing the number of incoming spam emails.
In addition, such utilities will lower the risk of encountering the trojan of this malware. Thus, now let us proceed to the crucial section.
Eliminate 726 malware
You can get rid of this threat with the assistance of malware elimination utility. However, it is not surprising if the virus prevents you from launching. If you cannot launch it and remove 726 virus, take a look at the below instructions.
If you launch the computer in Safe Mode. It will help you get access to the program and complete 726 removal. Below you will find additional suggestions how to decrypt data. However, we highly advise you not to purchase the one offered by the developers of the malware since it may only complicate the situation more.
To remove 726 virus, follow these steps:
Remove 726 using Safe Mode with Networking
A Safe Mode is a handy solution to launch a security tool dealing with similar sort of malware.
Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Networking
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
- Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8
- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
- Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Networking in Startup Settings window.
Step 2: Remove 726
Log in to your infected account and start the browser. Download Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego or other legitimate anti-spyware program. Update it before a full system scan and remove malicious files that belong to your ransomware and complete 726 removal.
If your ransomware is blocking Safe Mode with Networking, try further method.
Remove 726 using System Restore
Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
- Select Command Prompt from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8
- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
- Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt in Startup Settings window.
Step 2: Restore your system files and settings
- Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter.
- Now type rstrui.exe and press Enter again..
- When a new window shows up, click Next and select your restore point that is prior the infiltration of 726. After doing that, click Next.
- Now click Yes to start system restore.
Bonus: Recover your dataGuide which is presented above is supposed to help you remove 726 from your computer. To recover your encrypted files, we recommend using a detailed guide prepared by 2-spyware.com security experts.
If your files are encrypted by 726, you can use several methods to restore them:
The usefulness of Data Recovery Pro
This utility is useful in recovering files corrupted due to a system crash. It might be of assistance in dealing with 726 ransomware as well.
- Download Data Recovery Pro;
- Follow the steps of Data Recovery Setup and install the program on your computer;
- Launch it and scan your computer for files encrypted by 726 ransomware;
- Restore them.
Finally, you should always think about the protection of crypto-ransomwares. In order to protect your computer from 726 and other ransomwares, use a reputable anti-spyware, such as Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes
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- ^ Brad. Malspam pushing GlobeImposter ransomware. Twitter. Online Source for News and Communication.
- ^ Tamara Chuang. What to do about spam? A marketing director's opinion and a reader's poll. The Denver Post. Colorado breaking news.
- ^ Eliminate computer threats. Novirus. News and malware removal guides.
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Earnings estimates for Potlatch Corporation ( PCH ) hit a new 52-week high on Jan 17, as earnings estimates for 2012 and 2013 have each advanced in the double digits over the past 90 days. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) REIT reported its third straight quarterly beat in October, and will be reporting again exactly one week from today.
With a robust return of 31.1% in a year's time and a long-term expected earnings growth rate of 5.0%, this stock looks like a solid momentum pick.
Earnings Recap
Potlatch is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter 2012 earnings on Jan 29. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is currently pegged at 31 cents per share, compared to a loss of 2 cents a year earlier.
Third-quarter earnings of 46 cents per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.2%. The company has been experiencing better-than-anticipated demand for manufactured wood products over the past nine months.
Total consolidated revenues for the quarter came in at $151.9 million, down 0.6% year over year. Operating income moved down 18.9% to $28.8 million in the reported quarter. EBITDDA of $37.0 million was down 17.4%.
Earnings Momentum on an Upswing
Over the past 90 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2012 advanced 15.7% to $1.03. For 2013, the Zacks Consensus Estimate moved north by 14.2% to $1.29 over the same time frame. These estimates reflect year-over-year improvements of 0.3% for 2012 and 24.8% for 2013.
Premium Valuation
Potlatch currently trades at 33.0x 12-month forward earnings, a 16% premium to the peer group average of 28.5x. Its price to book ratio of 12.3 is at a significant premium to the peer group average of 3.8. Given its strong fundamentals, the premium valuation is justified.
Furthermore, the company has a trailing 12-month ROE of 20.5%, compared with the peer group average of 5.0%. This implies that the company reinvests its earnings more efficiently than its peer group.
Potlatch has witnessed strong price momentum since the third quarter earnings release. Moreover, the company has been continuously outperforming its 200-day moving average over the past six months. Over the past year, the return for the stock has been 31.1% compared with the S&P 500's return of 13.0%.
Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, Potlatch Corporation is a Real Estate Investment Trust that is engaged in the ownership and management of timberland in Arkansas, Idaho and Minnesota. Founded in 1903, the company has a market cap of about $1.7 billion. AmREIT, Inc. ( AMRE ), Post Properties Inc. ( PPS ) and Redwood Trust, Inc. ( RWT ) are other Zacks #1 Rank stocks in the same industry.
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The Halstad EDA, along with the Halstad Telephone Company's Community Cooperation Grant, purchased equipment for a 9-hole disc golf course. The course is located near the Glen Brookshire Boat Landing on the scenic Red River of the North. Click here for the Disc-O Park scorecard.


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|Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky
On May 22, 1860, Tandy F. Jones married Susannah Sagraves, daughter of Joseph Sagraves, Jr. and Nancy McDowell. When the Federal Census was taken on July 12, 1860, the couple was still living in the household of Tandy's father and step-mother, along with several siblings and his grandmother.
By the time the Civil War had begun in 1861, the newlyweds had set up housekeeping, possibly on Susannah's father's place. Sagraves operated a mill on Lower Laurel Fork of Big Blaine Creek and was a near neighbor of John R. and John B. Wheeler. All the couple had to their name was one milk cow. In October 1861, Tandy's older brother Lemuel G. Jones enlisted as a private in Co. D, 14th KY Infantry (US), along with a number of other men from Jones' neighborhood which was predominantly Union. Tandy on the other hand remained quiet on the subject. Even though his principles seemed to be leaning towards the Secessionists, he never said or did much in support of either side. This all changed in December of 1861, when Tandy, along with his brother-in-law William Sagraves, joined Co. K, 5th KY Infantry, Mtd. (CS) It is questionable whether their enlistment was entirely voluntary. William R. and John B. Wheeler testified that Jones and Sagraves, "would not Have Went if they had not been scared into it by their party we believe them to be Common moral Citizens."
|William R. and James B. Wheeler Affidavit
It is not entirely clear how Garfield became aware of the true nature of Jones' and Sagraves' arrest, perhaps through the interference by family and friends, but on February 15, 1862, he addressed a letter to Judge Advocate General Colonel Luther Day, with a recommendation that Jones and Sagraves be released on taking the oath of allegiance to the U. S. Government. Garfield enclosed an affidavit by William R. and John B. Wheeler, taken on February 14, 1862, who testified on behalf of both men before Johnson County Justice of the Peace E. Lemaster.
Garfield's letter was received on March 5, 1862 and forwarded to Adjutant General Lester Thomas. In turn, Garfield's recommendations were sent to Ohio Governor David Tod who respectfully returned the letter to the Secretary of War, with the recommendation, "that favorable action be had."
Meanwhile, on March 7, 1862, Jones and Sagraves, along with 42 other Kentuckians who were prisoners at Camp Chase, addressed a letter to, "His Excellency the Governor, the Chairman and Members of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky ... That all constitutional measures may be resorted to by your honorable body for our restoration of our homes, families and loyalty, and for full and complete relief, we would ever pray."
|Letter to the Governor of Kentucky
March 7, 1862
|Tandy F. Jones Oath of Allegiance
In August of 1862, the Confederate invasion of Kentucky began and on September 13, 1862, CS General Humphrey Marshall's troops, including the 5th KY Infantry, Mtd., arrived at Salyersville in Magoffin County, KY. At this point many who had previously deserted rejoined the 5th KY Infantry, including William Sagraves. Tandy Jones, on the other hand, remained at home.
Between September 14 and October 5, 1862, a scouting party of ten men, under the command of Lieutenant John W. Ferguson, Co. F, 5th KY Infantry, left Salyersville, with orders by their Captain Henry G. Colvin, to shoot any man who wouldn't halt. The scout proceeded to Johnson County, possibly to hunt up deserters and appeared at Tandy F. Jones' house as he was returning from one of his trips to the sulphur spring. Upon seeing the soldiers, Jones made an attempt to escape. William Tackett, one of Ferguson's men, testified on May 26, 1863, that "Jones was halted several times, before he was shot. I did not see him shot, he had turned round the house, and when I saw him again he was coming back. My belief is that he was running at the time he was shot. He was running very swiftly when I saw him and had only about 10 steps to go to get into the woods." A witness by the name of Rice, possibly Sam Rice, who happened to be present when the killing took place, later reported a slightly different story to Tandy's brother Lemuel "Lem" Jones. According to Rice, when Ferguson's party came across Tandy Jones, he ran about 15 feet, was halted by Ferguson, and on his coming back, having surrendered, Ferguson gave the order to fire on him, which was done and Jones was killed. Local lore that has been passed down through the years tells of Jones making an effort to escape and crossing a rail fence. When he reached the top, he was shot in the back where his gallowses crossed and died instantly.
Ironically, Ferguson was not aware that Tandy Jones was a deserter when he gave orders to shoot him. Yet Tandy Jones was aware of the danger of being shot as a deserter and attempted to escape. William Tackett confirmed that Jones' fears were not unfounded. He stated, "I believe they would have shot Jones had they known it was him." Known members of the scouting party were 1st Lt. John W. Ferguson, 1st Corporal William "Will" Jayne, private William Tackett, and possibly 2nd Lt. Hayden Ferguson. The names of the others have not been discovered. Ferguson's party was accompanied by former 5th KY soldiers James Patterson, Andrew J. Osborne and possibly by Patterson's brother-in-law William W. Estep, although his name was never mentioned in any of the existing records.
Tandy Jones' death created a disturbance among his family, friends and neighbors, the effects of which were felt for years after. This may have been in part due to the fact that Tandy's wife Susannah was either pregnant with their daughter Alana or the child was just an infant. According to one local historian, the emotional temperature arose to such a great magnitude that a group was organized "for the purpose of safety and to execute the executor."
Tandy Jones' killing may have haunted 18 year old William Tackett. He deserted the 5th KY Infantry shortly thereafter and enlisted in the 14th KY Infantry (US), on October 5, 1862, at Paintsville, Johnson County, KY. Tackett was soon gone from the area.
James Patterson and his family disappeared entirely from the Johnson County tax lists in 1863 and thereafter. It appears that Patterson and his family went back to Virginia, quite possibly Rye Cove, sometime after the 1862 harvesting season was over. He may have been accompanied by his nephew William W. Estep, who, according to family stories, left Johnson County with his family about the same time. Patterson and Estep were back in Johnson County by summer of 1864. An assassination attempt nearly cost Patterson his life, which he survived by a stroke of luck. Patterson, a native Tennessean, later returned to his home state.
The fate of Andrew J. Osborne at this point is uncertain. According to local history, a few days after the assault on Patterson, three strange men passed by the house of Andrew J. Osborne and shot him while he was working in his garden. It is believed by some that his death was directly related to his involvement in the killing of Tandy Jones and was an act of revenge. Other accounts claim that Osborne died in the Battle of Paintsville on April 13, 1864. The true circumstances of his death may warrant closer examination in the future.
William W. Estep was killed by a sniper near Flemingsburg, Fleming County, KY, towards the end of the war. His body was disposed of in such a manner that subsequent attempts by the family to locate him were fruitless, despite the fact that he may have been accompanied by one of his brothers when he died.
William Jayne served in the 5th KY Infantry, which was part of the famous Orphan Brigade, until 1865. He voluntarily surrendered on May 5, 1865, at Macon, Georgia. Jayne returned to Johnson County where he lived peacefully and raised a family. About 1906 or 1907, he moved to Boyd County, KY, and lived on a small farm. William Jayne's final move was to Lake City, Florida, in the spring of 1917, where he died the same year.
Hayden Ferguson continued to serve in the 5th KY until the end of the war. He left Kentucky and settled in Georgia by 1870.
His brother Lt. James W. Ferguson resigned his commission in the 5th KY Infantry in October of 1862. The reason were, he claimed, that, "he had become convinced that he was fighting on the wrong side and that the South was wrong." Ferguson returned to Johnson County, settled his personal business and disposed of all his properties. He was captured by the 14th KY Infantry (US) on May 12, 1863 and charged with treason and being a rebel officer. After he was tried by a military commission, Ferguson was sent to Camp Chase and later Johnson's Island. Two months later Ferguson applied to take the oath of allegiance in order to return to Kentucky and remain a "peaceful citizen", but refused to be sent South upon exchange. While at Johnson's Island, the doctors diagnosed him with an incurable disease for which he received treatments. Ferguson was finally released on taking the Amnesty oath on April 27, 1865 at Johnson's Island. He never returned to Johnson County, fearing, perhaps, repercussions in regard to his involvement in Tandy Jones' death. Ferguson settled in on Briar Fork in Elliott County, KY, where he died from kidney disease on May 8, 1875, at the age of 44.
Nothing is known about the fate of Tandy F. Jones' wife Susannah who disappeared from the records after 1862. Daughter Alana was taken in and raised by her grandparents Joseph and Nancy Segraves. She married James Abraham Garfield Spradlin on Dec. 2, 1880 and moved to Lower Twin Branch, Johnson County, KY. Their marriage was short lived as James died in 1884 at the age of 23, followed by Alana in February 1887, at the age of 26. Thus closed a tragic chapter in the history of Johnson County, KY.
Provost Marshal Records
Letters to the Adjutant General
Compiled Service Records, Confederate / Union
VF Family History Folder, Johnson Co. KY library: Estep/Cantrell/Salyer Family; account by Elmond Davis.
Hanging files, Johnson Co. KY library, anonymous account.
Johnson County, Ky Tax Lists
Johnson County, KY Federal Census records
Researched and compiled by Marlitta H. Perkins, November 2012. The author would like to thank Mark Bryant for his valuable insights. Unauthorized use and/or duplication without express written notice by the author is strictly prohibited. © 2012. All Rights Reserved.


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British Face Challenges In Forging New Identity
British Face Challenges In Forging New Identity
Final in a five-part series
The New Canterbury Tales
A five-part NPR series retraces the steps of Geoffrey Chaucer's pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales to explore Britain in the early 21st century. It offers a portrait of a changing nation some 600 years after the pilgrims made their colorful journey from London to Canterbury. Read an overview of the series.
Part 1: Britain Struggles With Questions Of Identity
Part 2: An England Coping With Change, Loss
Part 3: Importance Of Church Slips Rapidly Among British
Great Britain has changed substantially since the time of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, which described life in late 14th century England. For this five-part series, Rob Gifford retraced Chaucer's steps, walking the 60 miles from London to Canterbury, to give a snapshot of Britain in the early 21st century.
Disparate tribes forged Britain in hundreds of years of conquest and amalgamation. Over another several hundred years, an empire grew, and a sense of Britishness among its people grew with it.
But in Britain's post-empire era, forces threaten that sense of common identity. There is growing Scottish and Welsh nationalism and an influx of immigrants, many of them Muslims.
And there is the European Union and its 27 member states. Britain is a part of that politically and economically, if not altogether in spirit.
So are the British British anymore? And are they Europeans?
Answer Unclear
Near the end of the road from London to Canterbury, there is a famous shrine of sorts, known here in England and abroad. It is the Bluewater Shopping Centre, the largest of its kind in Europe. It covers an area equivalent to 100 soccer fields and has 330 shops and 27 million visitors every year.
Shoppers can take the Eurostar — the train running through the Channel Tunnel — from Paris and be at the mall in less than two hours.
Not too far away, there is also a famous cathedral where tourists flock and where Chaucer's pilgrims were headed some 600 years ago.
Canterbury's cathedral and its narrow medieval streets echo with the chatter of European tour groups and students and visitors who have turned the small town into a buzzing European city.
It is inconceivable that any of the Europeans visiting the cathedral or the shopping mall would deny being European.
But the British?
"British," answers student Rachel Clarke, an undergraduate student at Canterbury Christ Church University, when asked to identify herself. "I can't say I'm just English, but I wouldn't say European because we are so separate from it."
Her friend and fellow student Sarah Collins declares: "I am a part of the European Union, but I am English."
When asked if she is European, she says she is, but only as part of the European Union. Then Collins quickly concedes that her heart isn't in it. "I really am British, and the only reason I'm in the European Union is the government chose to, not me. I didn't choose to. That's why I'm British."
Kylie Hazelden, a third member of the group, sitting having a drink in the shadow of the mighty cathedral, chimes in: "It's not that we don't want to be [European], but we are proud Britons or proud Englishmen. That's all it is."
A Britain More Like The U.S.
If the changes that have buffeted Britain in recent years have failed to shake the sense of British identity among some, just wait, experts say. Immigration, European integration and Britain's changing relationship with the United States could combine to produce a transformation.
"In 20 years' time, England will be England without its Englishness in its classical sense," says Frank Furedi, professor of sociology at the University of Kent at Canterbury and an immigrant himself, from Hungary via Canada.
He predicts a radical transformation that will make Britain look more American.
"That kind of melting of cultures and ceaseless transformation of public life that is normal in the U.S. is starting to happen in Britain," he says.
'Glue Between People' Missing
Near Canterbury, at the St. Mary's Community Center in Chatham, a little colony of Scots gathers for folk dancing on a recent evening.
The discussion turns to the prospect of Scottish independence from Britain.
"It's possible, and the way things are going it may happen ... it may have to because it's become such a big issue," says Rita Menzies, a pensioner who has lived in England for 35 years.
Most people here say they don't want to see Britain split apart.
Julian Grayland, who is English, worries the whole United Kingdom might actually fall apart as the sense of Britishness recedes and the local tribal loyalties grow.
"I think what's missing is the glue between the people. Because everyone is moving into their own little worlds and objectives and aims," Grayland says.
Swept Away By Time
Undoubtedly, the pilgrims who approached Canterbury Cathedral in Chaucer's time had their own questions about life and meaning. But a sense of national identity was probably not among them.
They were on their way to visit the shrine of Thomas Becket, the archbishop of Canterbury. He was killed in the year 1170 by four knights who had heard Becket's former friend King Henry II exclaim in anger: "Who will rid me of this turbulent priest?"
There is no longer a shrine to Becket in Canterbury, just a candle where the archbishop's tomb used to be and a stone altar and cross-shaped dagger where he was murdered.
It was all swept away by The Reformation, which changed everything. There are still pilgrims here, mainly foreigners. But the cathedral itself, like so much of Britain's history, feels so strangely disconnected from the modern, globalized world going on outside.
In Britain, the old is gone. And early in the 21st century, the new hasn't quite yet been established.


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Aiken County is the only county in the United States named "Aiken." Formed in 1871 by combining portions of Edgefield, Lexington, Orangeburg and Barnwell counties, Aiken County was named for William Aiken, the first president of the South Carolina Railroad and Canal Company. Mr. Aiken reportedly never visited the County.
The 2000 Census counted 142,552 persons living in the County, an increase of about 22,000 from 1990. Aiken is the fourth largest South Carolina county by land area, and its size of 1,073 square miles is 28 square miles larger than the state of Rhode Island.
Aiken County is located midway between the mountains and the coast and is bordered by the Savannah River on the west, Edgefield and Saluda Counties on the north, Barnwell and Orangeburg Counties on the southeast and by Lexington County on the east. Aiken County covers 704,000 acres, of which 73,000 acres are part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site. The city of Aiken is the county seat.
Aiken is a major racehorse training area and is famous for its Triple Crown, which consists of the Aiken Trials, the Steeplechase, and the High Goal Polo Game.
Aiken County enjoys a mild climate with an average winter temperature of 48 degrees F. and an average summer temperature of 79 degrees F. The average daily maximum temperature is 90 degrees F. Annual precipitation averages 48 inches with the majority falling between April and September. Average seasonal snowfall is two inches and average relative humidity is 50 percent.
Several industrial parks, owned by Aiken County, the City of Aiken, or the City of North Augusta, are available for new and expanding companies. The Aiken-Edgefield Economic Development Partnership coordinates industrial recruitment efforts in Aiken County.
Education in Aiken County is provided by the Aiken County School District and private schools. Post-secondary educational opportunities include the University of South Carolina at Aiken and Aiken Technical College.
Ground transportation is dominant in Aiken County. Aiken County's Best Friend Express provides local bus travel in and between Aiken and North Augusta, with connections to the Augusta Public Transit bus system. Greyhound Bus Lines provides out-of-County bus travel from its station in Aiken. Interstate 20 travels across Aiken County to connect with Columbia and points east, and Augusta and points west.
The extension of I-520 to US 1 in North Augusta was completed in 2004, with work now underway to continue the Palmetto Parkway I-520 extension to I-20 near Exit 5. Other major highways include US 1, SC 19, US 25, US 78, and US 278.
Scheduled air service is available through the Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Chartered and other airport services are available at the City of Aiken Municipal Airport.
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Total Information Management (TIM) Corporation in collaboration with Shoretel Philippines and Transition Systems took Cebu by storm last May 20th at the Mandarin Plaza Hotel. The event was well attended by IT / business managers & executives coming from different industries - hotel & leisure, education, gaming, financial services, public sector and BPO (among others).
The event was opened by TIM's Acting President, Mr. Sunver Bastes, who talked about TIM's continued commitment to deliver cost-effective business and I.T. solutions to enterprises in Cebu as well as business recovery services coming out of Manila.
"TIM over the last 30 years has remained steadfast in its commitment to deliver quality IT and Business solutions to all our customers and in the most cost effective way. We are extremely excited to continuously support our existing and new customers in Cebu in the years to come" says Mr. Bastes.
The rest of the event focused on how the enterprise unified communication solution of Shoretel (distributed by Transition Systems) can help organizations in Cebu become more productive, agile and responsive to their business needs. Ms. Ej Garcia, Country Sales Manager for Shoretel and Ms. Nina Bernardo, Marketing Manager for Transition Systems, equally shared their insights around having the right and cost-effective unified communication technology that is scalable to support different sizes of organizations in different industries. The whole day event was concluded with a live demonstration of the product which truly caught the attention of the audience.
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