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I'm thinking of attending online law school and I don't know what one to pick. I've interviewed most of all of them, and they each have their good and bad. Money is not an issue as I am willing to pay the extra money for the better education. ALU and Northwestern both teach one class at a time. Concord teaches four classes at at a time. I think one class at a time is better. Some of them also have online video learning that we can watch the instructor teach a live class, although I don't know what schools do this.
Can I get anybody's input that has attended these online colleges or others ones? I realize everybody has different learning styles amd works for you might not work for me, but I would like input anyways.
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After 3.5 hours of drive, we met the nice property owners who lived in a beautiful house about 60 feet away from our cottage. They owned a Basenji, Joey, and seemed excited to see a Shiba Inu who looked (kinda) similar. One of them kept saying "Oh so cute. I need to get one of those... " while staring at Kaiju. Kaiju and Joey walked together next morning. Joey was not into playing (although Kaiju tried) but curious about Kaiju.
The cottage was quite wonderful. Small, but well designed and maintained. When we first arrived, Kaiju trembled from nervousness while being perched on the little couch. Then he discovered our bedroom. More specifically, the bed. Right away, it became his "safe spot", and he pretty much stayed there for rest of the stay. He even refused to eat anywhere other than on the bed. It probably helped that we brought the cover from home to put there.
We went skiing during the day. We weren't too worried about leaving him there alone. He was too "shy" to be causing any trouble in the cottage. We were sure he'd spend his days on the bed sleeping and watching outside.
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surprise vet visit (always a surprise). tech who dropped me & broke my legs was there & asked for my name. what, you don't remember?!
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I just received a customer satisfaction survey via email for the company that sold me the second iPhone replacement screen that I bought from them. The survey was very short and straightforward, about it consisting of clicking stars for "how satisfied I was" and "would recommend to others", page but at the end, they offered me the opportunity to leave some feedback in two forms. The first was a text box, and the second was a video testimonial. Their Flash widget would access my webcam (if I allowed it) and I could record myself hopefully showing the fine item I purchased, and gushing about how I loved the company that sold it to me.
Video is getting to be extremely annoying to me. I spend a lot of time on the Internet (it's part of my job), and so a lot of that time is spent searching the Internet. Increasingly, I'm finding search results that lead to YouTube or other video service hosts. Technically, these results are 100% valid, but I'm finding that there are videos being recommended for the stupidest and most minor results imaginable. More often than not, my search could be answered in a single paragraph, so why should I have to sit through some amateur videographer stumbling through an explanation when a few words would have sufficed, and have been quicker and easier to index for the future?
Among my online circles, many people will use services like Twitch or Hitbox to stream video game play (AKA "Let's Play"), but just as many in the same circles pop up like gophers to ask "why watch someone else play a game when you could play it yourself?" That's a very valid question, and it's one that is going to need a solid answer soon because game streaming is taking off at an exponential rate. A lot of games have it built in now, and both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have Twitch streaming included at the OS level.
Video has it's place, but there's a pretty large hump that a producer needs to get over before is should be considered as the first response in any situation. If all someone is going to do is stream exactly what they're doing, the way they're doing it, with no additional value added, then they might as well not do it at all. But far, far beyond that, people who can produce a slick video or stream, who can keep it interesting, and who can bring something more to the table than a paragraph or blog post could bring are going to be worth watching. In the case of watching gaming streams, I thought about it as the difference between watching the Super Bowl (exciting!), watching Little League baseball (notice how many parents are talking among themselves?), and getting your friends together to actually play a game of basketball (at my age, WAY more trouble than it's worth). Good production values equals good view-ability, but only if you're looking to put on a show. Doing it just because it's a thing isn't going to net any benefits, otherwise.


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Would it be considered examples (and therefore unwanted) if a link to this essay were added? I was thinking of adding it as a parenthetical aside, like this: "This, along with the Purity Sue archetype, is one of the oldest forms of Mary Sue, being at least Older Than Radio (as discussed in this essay)." I thought it pretty entertaining reading and a nice adjunct to the page as currently written.
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text: Titans middle linebacker Colin McCarthy isn't back to full health yet following his offseason ankle surgery, but he's encouraged by the progress he's making. McCarthy has been participating in the Titans' OTAs, which haven't yet featured offense-versus-defense drills. "If I had to put a percentage on it, I'd say I'm probably about 80 percent," McCarthy said Tuesday. "I think the biggest issue I'm having is just some of the acceleration, some of the cuts, some of the backpedals, just coming in and out of breaks. I don't feel 100 percent. "But I feel a whole lot better than I did all of last season playing. So it's coming along. The trainers are excited about my progress. I feel better. I'm just excited to get back out there with the guys and start working again." McCarthy endured a very frustrating 2012, as the ankle injury suffered in the season opener, along with a later concussion, limited him to just seven games and 388 snaps – 34 percent of all the Titans' defensive plays. It was all the more disappointing because of the potential McCarthy had showed as a rookie the previous year. He'd emerged as a playmaker in 2011, leading the team with eight tackles for loss and finishing fourth in tackles (76) despite starting only seven games that year. He says he hasn't suffered from any concussion issues during the OTAs. "Concussion-wise, I feel great," McCarthy said. "I think mentally it was more just the injury to my ankle and the irritation of dealing with that. Once that all went aside and the season was over with, the coaches just kind of put me on the shelf and told me to take care of myself and be ready to go for next year. "It took a lot of weight off my back, a lot of the things I was going through. Right now I'm in a lot better state. I'm excited about next season. I'm excited about a healthy season and a winning season." When does McCarthy believe the ankle will be 100 percent? "We finish up OTAs on June 21st and then get almost a month (before training camp), so during that month, there's no reason why it won't be 100 percent," McCarthy said. "Even during these OTAs, the more I'm out on the field cutting and doing drills, the more confident I get and the more stable I feel." The Titans have bolstered their depth at middle linebacker during the offseason by adding free agents Moise Fokou and Greg Jones. But a healthy McCarthy would serve as a huge boost to a defense that surrendered a franchise-record 471 points last year. Share on Facebook Posted In: Team News Source: Titans Insider


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le Carre, John le Carre, David John Moore Cornwell(noun)
English writer of novels of espionage (born in 1931)
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David John Moore Cornwell, pen name John le Carré, is a British author of espionage novels. During the 1950s and the 1960s, Cornwell worked for the British intelligence services MI5 and MI6, and began writing novels under a pen name. His third novel The Spy Who Came In from the Cold became an international best-seller, and remains one of his best-known works. Following the novel's success, he left MI6 to become a full-time author. Le Carré has since established himself as an important writer of espionage fiction. In 1990, he received the Helmerich Award which is presented annually by the Tulsa Library Trust. In 2008, The Times ranked Le Carré 22nd on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". In 2011, he won the Goethe Medal, a yearly prize given by the Goethe Institute.
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Minnesota wants to end 4-day school weeks
PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. – When the Pelican Rapids School District needed to trim spending in 2010 after making painful cuts in previous years, district leaders didn't want to cut teachers or academic programs.
So they decided to give students Mondays off as a way to save on transportation costs.
Since then, the move has saved the district about $100,000 a year, or just over one percent of its $9 million annual budget. But the shorter school week hasn't hurt students academically because with longer school days, students spend more time in class than they did in a five-day week, Superintendent Deb Wanek said.
"The perception is if you go to a four-day school week that's too bad; you've had to cut so much," she said. "In reality, we have a very strong program even with a four-day school week."
The Pelican Rapids district is among 10 rural Minnesota districts that cut one day a week out of their schedules to save money. Other school district officials also say a four-day week schedule works well for students and their communities.
But Minnesota Department of Education officials would like to see the shortened weeks go the way of the one-room schoolhouse.
When Wanek asked the department last year for permission to use a four-day schedule for another three years, state Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius approved the request only through this school year, and in a letter strongly suggested the district consider going back to a five-day week. Cassellius told five other Minnesota districts the same thing.
"The commissioner is in this letter asking them to consider what is best for their students, to re-look at how their schedule and their finances and how it's working for their community so that the choice is made with the best interest of students in mind," department spokesperson Josh Collins said.
State education officials say they will consider the pleas of districts that want to remain on a four-day week into the future.
But Collins said the department doesn't favor four-day weeks, unless they improve the performance of students. He also said districts that dropped a day to save money a few years ago should be in better financial shape now because of $500 million in new education funds approved by lawmakers last Legislative session.
Effect on budgets
In Pelican Rapids, it's the budget savings that has really sold Wanek on the four-day week.
"If we go back to a five-day school week, it is going to be a reduction in our fund balance," she said. "We can't maintain that kind of spending anymore."
The district received a grant to offer child care for younger students on Mondays. Students who are struggling can come in for tutoring that day as well.
Most families appreciate the three-day weekend, Wanek said, because they can make doctor and dentist appointments without taking students out of school.
State education officials also want the Lake Superior School District in Two Harbors and Silver Bay to consider going back to a five-day week.
Superintendent Bill Crandall is worried the change could put the district in financial trouble in the future. The short week saves Lake Superior $250,000 a year.
Crandall thinks the decision on whether to select a four- or five-day decision should be left up to the community.
"We have local control," he said. "We'd like to be able to meet the needs of our students based on what we see as a good fit for both our students and our community."
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This struggle over school schedules isn't confined to Minnesota.
As of a few years ago, about 120 districts nationwide had four-day weeks, said Mike Griffith, a school finance consultant with the Denver-based Education Commission of the States. He said it's hard to tell how many districts do so today because such schedules are not regularly tracked.
But in general, Griffith said, states are turning away from four-day weeks as tax revenue increases and budgets improve.
"They're making it harder for districts to move to the four-day school week and they're trying to prevent those at a five-day week from moving over to it," he said.
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Code violations demand answers
Published 5:59 pm, Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The long-smoldering, unseemly situation involving the Shelton fire marshal's office, the state fire marshal and the hundreds of state-identified fire code violations at Shelton High School should have the city's taxpayers up in arms.
While Mayor Mark Lauretti, Fire Marshal James Tortora and Shelton Schools Superintendent Freeman Burr may find the violations insignificant, this case has raised serious concerns about operation of the city fire marshal's office and reasonable questions about safety at the high school.
Last month, the Office of the State Fire Marshal released a 119-page report that enumerated more than 570 violations at Shelton High School, at 120 Meadow St. The inspection team spent 15 days at the school.
And not everyone is as dismissive of the report as Shelton officials have been.
The high school building "is severely out of compliance," according to the state fire marshal.
The state fire marshal has scheduled an informal meeting for June 19 to discuss the situation with Shelton Fire Marshal James Tortora. Complaints about Tortora, including the alleged lack of inspections at the high school, were brought by Deputy Fire Marshal Ben McGorty, who is also vice chairman of Shelton's Fire Commission.
The major question is how does a city allow for fire code violations -- insignificant or not -- to continue at its high school?
And the question is especially acute in the case of a high school that had a fire in 2008 that did millions of dollars of damage and cost no one their life.
It would not be unreasonable to think that not only would the mayor, the fire marshal, the superintendent and teachers be demanding change, but the parents, as well.
Among violations enumerated in the state fire marshal's report were improperly stored portable compressed gas cylinders, missing cover plates exposing electrical conductors and wiring, absence of portable fire extinguishers in some classrooms, and doors that are not fire-resistance rated.
Lauretti dismissed the findings. "Someone uses an extension cord and leaves it plugged in, and it's a violation," he said.
And the superintendent appeared less than shaken. "If it's that bad, why didn't they close the building?" he asked.
In fairness, Lauretti said some violations have already been remedied, including replacing corridor and hallway doors at a cost of $180,000.
The taxpayers of Shelton and parents of students at the high school deserve a full explanation of just what's needed to protect the safety of everyone at the school.


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On this date in...
1913: Ignoring the recommendation of Commissioner of Public Safety John E. Cole that Schenectady needed 38 additional police officers, the city's Board of Estimate and Apportionment approved positions for no more than 15 new patrolmen.
1963: Ella St. John, 107, the oldest resident of Albany County and one of the oldest in the state, died at the Marcy Nursing Home in East Berne. Born in Schoharie County on Nov. 15, 1855, she left behind one son, Charles. Her husband, Frank, had died in 1925.
1988: The Arctic cold front that moved into the Capital Region and pushed temperatures down to near zero degrees was expected to keep bone-chilling cold in the area for days to come.


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In the City of Markham, an Illinois arbitrator ruled that the city violated its CBA by assigning members of specialty units (traffic detail, detectives, community service, etc.) to fulfil the minimum staffing requirements of four full-time patrol officers. This case because the contract provision at issue was not developed during bargaining decided in interest arbitration.


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Obama is like Bush as he has already renewed faith based initiatives in his term allowing the federal government to decide what marriage and social matters are.
A label allowing for broader usage of the drug would likely result in more patients using Velcade for longer periods of time.
Some time is spent on Wesley's sermon # 39 Catholic Spirit, which they describe as allowing for the possibility that the other person may be correct.
He said that those leaflets do not absolve Israel of its responsibility to respect international humanitarian law, which he refers to as allowing groups like the Red Cross, groups like Doctors Without Borders to get to these places.
Pure speculation admittedly, but I would think that Stevens would want to go out with a 'bang' for his retirement, and that the other Justices who agree with him on the decision would be sympathetic in allowing him to do so.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Reading The Tea Leaves for the Supreme Court's November and December 2009 Sittings
Some Democrats thought that they had a winning issue politically in allowing the Bush tax cuts on the super-rich to expire, but, so far, it seems that they were wrong.
Chamber of Commerce and American Crossroads have proved crucial in allowing Republicans to surge ahead of Democrats in overall money, although not by much.
Chamber of Commerce and the American Action Network have been crucial in allowing Republicans to close a money gap with incumbent Democrats and their allies.
The Virginia Department of Education has conceded its error in allowing the misleading textbook to be used in classrooms.
Phony history controversies will swell with Lincoln, Civil War anniversaries
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"As businesses and their data continue to grow all over the globe, we will be well positioned to ensure that their data is safe and secure with us and recoverable on a moment's notice."
Boston, MA (PRWEB) September 27, 2012
NextVault, Inc., a leading cloud online backup company, announced today that it has achieved U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework Certification, issued by the Department of Commerce.
"This is a great accomplishment for NextVault. Our team worked hard to ensure that we met all requirements to earn this certification," said Kevin B. Harris, President and CEO of NextVault. "This certification is another example of how NextVault is continually improving our offerings, operation and service delivery to ensure that we are providing the best value of data protection solutions available to businesses."
The Safe Harbor framework was implemented to ensure that companies in the United States comply with a standard of operating procedures and security to ensure adequate data privacy protection for European Union countries.
"With our ability to protect business and user data all over the world, it was important that we achieve this certification to ensure that we are not limited in our offerings based on geography," Harris added. "As businesses and their data continue to grow all over the globe and they come to us for quality solutions, we will be well positioned to ensure that their data is safe and secure with us and recoverable on a moment's notice."
NextVault was formed in early 2010 by online data backup pioneers Kevin Harris and Bud Stoddard with the goal of delivering Value Based Data Protection to its customers.
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Villa Vista de Aves is a 5 bedroom, 5 private bath, fully air conditioned, luxury, new oceanfront villa in Lower Conchas Chinas. Private, heated pool, Large upper and lower terraces for entertaining, and for viewing beautiful sunsets. Access to secluded sandy beach. Satellite T. V., Stereo, BBQ, Wet Bar, and fountain.High Speed Wireless Internet Connection is available. Bedrooms include: 2 bedrooms with king beds, 2 bedrooms with queen beds, and one bedroom with either two twins that can be put together as one kingsize bed. This beautiful Villa is staffed with a full time housekeeper and cook and in conveniently located just minutes from downtown restaurants and shops. For your next vacation in paradise -- Villa Vista de Aves in certain to please!
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The Cascade variety of hop seems to reach new levels of popularity with every passing brew. It was originally released in 1971 being bred by the US department of agricultures hop breeding program.
Bred from parents which include the English Fuggles variety and the Russian Serebrianka it shares similar bittering qualities to the German variety of Hallertauer Mittelfrueh but the aroma qualities are vastly different.
Brewing Attributes
Cascade is a hop that almost encapsulates US craft beer, bold, robust and full of flavour. Used for both bittering and aroma purposes it has a distinct citrus, floral character that means it can usually be picked out by aroma alone.
The cohumulone levels are what sets Cascade apart from varieties like Mittelfrueh mentioned previously. The most common descriptor of the aroma quality would be grapefruit and pine, and this combination makes it ideal for American Pale ales.
Possible Substitutions
Centennial are said to be a good aroma substitute for cascade although the alpha acids are much higher. They are often referred to as a supercharged version of cascade.
Commercial Examples
Many commercial examples of Cascade hopped beers are available especially in American style pale and amber ales. They are used extensively in the US as an aroma hop.


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Get married overseas without a hitch
One of the La Vegas's 26 wedding chapels.
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If you are among the many couples who will get engaged on Wednesday, the next step will be deciding when and where to do the "I do" deed. More and more couples are eschewing the traditional wedding in favour of getting married overseas, whether in an intimate beach ceremony, a Las Vegas wedding chapel or something quite out of the ordinary.
For some, it is an excuse to escape family dramas or invitation list obligations, while for others it is simply an opportunity to combine the wedding with an overseas holiday.
Getting married overseas is surprisingly simple in most destinations. There are numerous wedding packages and organisational services available and the marriage is recognised in Australia so long as it is recognised in the country in which the ceremony is performed and would have been recognised if it had been performed in Australia. In other words, you cannot escape Australian laws, such as non-recognition of same-sex marriages, by having the ceremony overseas.
There are a few tricky cases, such as countries that insist on blood tests or on the ceremony being conducted in the local language, but mostly it is simply a case of having the right paperwork.
For example, in Las Vegas, where 122,000 couples from around the world get married each year, all you need is to produce photographic identification, pay $US55 (about $70) for a marriage licence and say "I do".
Las Vegas and many other US destinations have no waiting period for marriage, while other countries do. In the Cook Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu and Malaysia, you have to arrive at least three working days before the wedding.
Thailand is a bit harder - give yourself at least a week to sort out the legalities. Mauritius requires you to lodge your paperwork at least two months before the wedding.
Some countries require all documents to be translated, which can slow down the process and add to the cost. The best way to tackle the legalities is to decide on a destination, then contact the embassy or consulate of that country to establish the exact requirements.
It pays to double-check and triple-check, and even take a few extra bits of paperwork, because the other side of the world is not a good place to discover you are missing a vital document. The other option is to use a travel agency that specialises in overseas weddings (see Useful Websites panel, above) and let it take care of the details.
Choosing a destination comes down to personal preference about what sort of wedding you want, whether you expect family and friends to attend and how much you are prepared to spend.
Some of the more popular options are beach or island resorts in destinations such as Bali, Hawaii, Fiji, the Cook Islands, Thailand and Malaysia, and cheap and cheerful Las Vegas wedding chapels.
The Greek islands are relatively popular, as is the idyllic island of Mauritius. And if you want something a bit different, there's always a fairytale Disney wedding in California or Florida, or a wedding on board a cruise.
Many resorts and travel agents that specialise in weddings take care of all the details, including catering, a wedding cake, flowers, music, hair and beauty, a celebrant, photography and the provision of witnesses if you do not have any family or friends attending. You can even get them to arrange a massage to help you relax beforehand.
Organised by the right people, it makes for a very easy, stress-free and cost-efficient wedding.
Most resorts insist on a minimum three-night stay for wedding packages, but you will most likely want to arrive a few days before the wedding anyway and might choose to stay on for your honeymoon.
Now, back to the paperwork.
The most commonly requested document is a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage, which basically confirms that you are not married and are not in a "prohibited relationship" (incest, under-age). These certificates are available from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and it is as simple as downloading the one-page application form from the internet and parting with $90. Some countries will only accept a certificate issued by the Australian consulate or embassy within that country, but this is rare.
Other necessary documents might include your birth certificate, divorce certificate, a death certificate that proves a spouse is dead, your original birth certificate and your passport. You do not have to register your marriage in Australia when you return; the marriage certificate issued overseas should be recognised in Australia.
The boring bit
· http://www.smarttraveller.gov.au/marriage-os.html
· http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/marriages/overseasMarriages.htm
· http://www.info.dfat.gov.au/protocol
The fun bit
· http://www.weddingdestinations.com.au
· http://www.resortweddings.com.au
· http://www.globalweddings.com.au
· www.visitlasvegas.com/vegas/play/weddings/index.jsp
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We see that Las Vegas remains the top requested city domestically for travelers seeking the aid of our specialists and London continues to gain popularity for travel abroad.
McLean, VA (PRWEB) December 20, 2013
Leading travel referral service Tripology, a division of USA TODAY Travel Media Group, today announced findings from its newly published Consumer Travel Trends Report, indicating a positive outlook for travel this upcoming winter season. Findings in the report revealed the top requested destinations, both domestic and foreign, while shedding light on the types of trips consumers are booking and highlighting an increase in consumer trip budgets in the third quarter of 2013.
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Key findings for the 2013-2014 Winter travel forecast are as follows:
-- The Top Five Most Requested U.S. Cities: Las Vegas, Orlando, Miami, Honolulu and Maui.
-- The Top Five Most Requested Travel Destinations: United States, Mexico, Jamaica, Bahamas and the United Kingdom.
-- The Top Three Reasons for Travel: Family Trip, Birthday Celebration and Honeymoon.
-- The average trip budget has decreased by 10% since Q3 2012, but has increased in comparison to other 2013 quarters.
-- The average trip length has remained at a stable 8 days over the past five quarters.
"Our trend report reveals interesting insights about where people are traveling, what they are spending and how Tripologists are a part of those travel plans," said Peters. "We see that Las Vegas remains the top requested city domestically for travelers seeking the aid of our specialists and London continues to gain popularity for travel abroad. Additionally the most requested type of trips consumers are planning for the coming season are family vacations – aligned with the holiday season and winter school breaks. While budgets for this period have decreased year-over-year, we are pleased to report that trip requests in Q3 of 2013 have shown the highest trip budgets of the year."
The Consumer Travel Trends Report is published by Tripology, a division of USA TODAY Travel Media Group, in conjunction with Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). To receive the complete findings of the most recent report, please send a request via email to press(at)tripology.com or direct message @Tripology on Twitter.
For additional information about Tripology, visit Tripology.com. Travel specialists can access the company's dedicated agent website at Tripology.com/agent for information on how to become a registered Tripologist.
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A division of USA TODAY, Tripology is the leading online travel referral service that matches consumers with travel specialists, known as Tripologists, based on their specific vacation request. The service provides the best of both worlds for travelers and travel professionals. For travelers, Tripology combines a content-rich online experience with access to travel professionals for the personal attention and service they seek. For travel specialists, Tripology is a cost-effective way to get qualified travel leads. By way of links to Tripology from many USA TODAY products, sites and apps their loyal travel audience of tens of millions of travelers are exposed to the Tripology system of using travel specialists to plan a vacation, furthering the goals not only of the entire travel agent community. Using proprietary technology to match travel professionals with consumer requests, the company has received and processed more than 238,000 trip requests since Tripology.com launched in June 2007. For more information, visit Tripology.com.
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A 40th birthday surprise turned into a cash-sapping nightmare for one family when the plug was pulled on Garth Brooks' five nights at Croke Park.
Mary Jo Bunting had bought the tickets for her husband Martin for his milestone birthday and booked flights for the former Lurgan pair to make the trip to Ireland from their home in England.
Mary Jo and Martin, who grew up in Kilmore Road and Taghnevan respectively, have been living in Durham for the past 14 with their three sons aged 11, three and 11 months.
She said: "It is my hubby Martin's 40th this August and I wanted to do something nice for him.
"He couldn't get tickets in 1997 and was devastated.
"He's been a fan of Garth Brooks right from the very start.
"I couldn't believe it when the dates for Croke Park were announced. We're over in England so I asked my brother to try and get tickets. Ironically he's called Garth.
"He queued for 22 hours in the rain and got four tickets."
She added: "I kept it a surprise from Martin for as long as possible but I had to tell him when I started organising flights for the kids.
"We've no family over here so we need to bring them with us to get babysitters for them.
"When he found out he was overjoyed to say the least.
"You can then imagine the heartbreak when we found out he was only doing three shows and then all the shows were cancelled."
Along with her brother Garth and his wife, Mary Jo and Martin had tickets for the Friday night show at Croke Park.
Mary Jo said: "I blame the promoter for selling tickets without a licence.
"I'm annoyed with Garth Brooks as well - he said he didn't want to let down 160,000 fans but he's happy to let down all 400,000."
Mary Jo and Martin are childhood sweethearts from their days together at St Michael's Grammar School.
Mary Jo said: "We're going to come over anyway. It'll be nice to come home to visit family but this was supposed to be a big 40th birthday celebration and it's left a bad taste."
She added: "I don't think Garth Brooks will be back. Would you come back after this shambles if you were a big American star?
"I can understand the residents, which is why I blame the promoters for selling for five shows they hadn't got a licence for.
"It's a shame and embarrassment for the country.
"It's bad enough if you've lost your tickets but for people who've spent money on hotels, time off work and flights, it's an awful lot of money in these hard times."


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Charlottetown City Council will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, November 1, at 7 p.m. at the Rodd Charlottetown (75 Kent Street) to hear comments on the following three items:
1) Horseshoe Hills Estates Subdivision (PID# 746164)Request to rezone Phase II to Phase IV of Horseshoe Hills Estates Subdivision (PID #746164) from R-2S (Low Density Residential Single Zone) to R-1S (Single Detached Residential Zone) and to amend Appendix "H" City of Charlottetown Zoning Map. The subject property is east of MacRae Drive and south of Horseshoe Blvd.
2) Mobile Canteens BylawRequest to amend Section 4.26.3 of the Zoning & Development Bylaw that would extend the operational period for mobile canteens outside of the 500 Lot Area.
3) 8 Stan MacPherson Way (portion of PID# 841528)Request for a reconsideration of the original decision of Council to reject the request to amend Appendix "A" – Future Land Use Map of the Official Plan from Port Area to Waterfront Area and to rezone the property located at 8 Stan MacPherson Way (portion of PID #841528) from the Port (PZ) Zone to the Waterfront (WF) Zone; as well as amend the Waterfront (WF) Zone as it pertains to 8 Stan MacPherson Way (portion of PID #841528) in order to permit Automobile Sales and Services (car rental only) as a permitted use for a maximum of 15 rental vehicles.
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Tacoma police said they arrested two men Tuesday who they found stripping and cutting stolen copper wire.
A neighbor reported seeing three people cutting wire behind a house in the 800 block of E. 62nd Street.
When officers arrived, one person fled and two were arrested.
A large amount of construction wire stolen from a site in Pierce County was found outside the house, Officer Naveed Benjamin said.


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Optimus Prime finds his dead home planet, Cybertron, in which he comes to find he was responsible for its destruction. He finds a way to bring Cybertron back to life, but in order to do so, Optimus needs to find an artifact that is on Earth.
Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May, under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark, Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine - distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your freindly neighborhood Spider-Man - but when the Vulture emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened. Written by Benett Sullivan
Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet. Written by Twentieth Century Fox
Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit, as they uncover a criminal plot that threatens the future of the bay.
Captain Jack Sparrow finds the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost pirates led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Captain Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle, determined to kill every pirate at sea...including him. Captain Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artifact that bestows upon its possessor total control over the seas.
After saving Xandar from Ronan's wrath, the Guardians are now recognized as heroes. Now the team must help their leader Star Lord (Chris Pratt) uncover the truth behind his true heritage. Along the way, old foes turn to allies and betrayal is blooming. And the Guardians find that they are up against a devastating new menace who is out to rule the galaxy. Written by Blazer346
Seven-year-old Tim Templeton has always been a boy of an overactive imagination, and for the past seven years, life was all peaches for him, getting all the love and affection from his caring parents. However, life will never be the same and Tim won't be the centre of attention anymore as the arrival of an improbable new brother named Boss Baby, dressed in a black suit complete with a tie and a briefcase, will shortly rob him of all love, as he takes over the whole Templetons' house. Nevertheless, although this may be true, soon, Tim and the new Boss in a diaper will need to put differences aside and join forces, as a sneaky scheme involving the head of Puppy Co. threatens to tilt the balance of power towards their insidiously adorable furry antagonists, not to mention that the next Pet Convention is in only two days.. Brothers, hurry up. Written by Nick Riganas
After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down the latest bad guy to threaten humanity, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother-a brother who desperately wishes to follow in his twin's despicable footsteps-one former super-villain will rediscover just how good it feels to be bad.
Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when a pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers and her true destiny. Written by zemon19
Christian and Ana decide to rekindle their relationship, except this time there are no more rules or punishments. As they begin to get used to their newfound relationship, Christian's past begins to haunt Ana as Christian struggles with his innermost thoughts.
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Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage! Written by Pixar
The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape Written by Twentieth Century Fox
Now that Dom and Letty are on their honeymoon and Brian and Mia have retired from the game-and the rest of the crew has been exonerated-the globetrotting team has found a semblance of a normal life. But when a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime he can't seem to escape and a betrayal of those closest to him, they will face trials that will test them as never before. From the shores of Cuba and the streets of New York City to the icy plains off the arctic Barents Sea, the elite force will crisscross the globe to stop an anarchist from unleashing chaos on the world's stage... and to bring home the man who made them a family. Written by harpreet phamber
Evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire, Canada, and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbor of Dunkirk, France, between May 26- June 04, 1940, during Battle of France in World War II. Written by Harvey
Two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold, hypnotize their principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.
Several years after the tragic death of their little girl, a dollmaker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home, soon becoming the target of the dollmaker's possessed creation, Annabelle.
High school outcasts stumble upon an old alien ship, where they acquire superpowers and are dubbed the Power Rangers. Learning that an old enemy of the previous generation has returned to exact vegenance, the group must harness their powers and use them to work together and save the world. Written by cyberboy1127-249-955930
A washed up monster chaser convinces the U.S. Government to fund a trip to an unexplored island in the South Pacific. Under the guise of geological research, the team travels to "Skull Island". Upon arrival, the group discover that their mission may be complicated by the wildlife which inhabits the island. The beautiful vistas and deadly creatures create a visually stunning experience that is sure to keep your attention. Written by Jason Burns
When one school teacher unwittingly causes another teacher's dismissal, he is challenged to an after-school fight.
In 2029 the mutant population has shrunken significantly and the X-Men have disbanded. Logan, whose power to self-heal is dwindling, has surrendered himself to alcohol and now earns a living as a chauffeur. He takes care of the ailing old Professor X whom he keeps hidden away. One day, a female stranger asks Logan to drive a girl named Laura to the Canadian border. At first he refuses, but the Professor has been waiting for a long time for her to appear. Laura possesses an extraordinary fighting prowess and is in many ways like Wolverine. She is pursued by sinister figures working for a powerful corporation; this is because her DNA contains the secret that connects her to Logan. A relentless pursuit begins - In this third cinematic outing featuring the Marvel comic book character Wolverine we see the superheroes beset by everyday problems. They are aging, ailing and struggling to survive financially. A decrepit Logan is forced to ask himself if he can or even wants to put his ...
The Gunslinger, Roland Deschain, roams an Old West-like landscape where "the world has moved on" in pursuit of the man in black. Also searching for the fabled Dark Tower, in the hopes that reaching it will preserve his dying world.
Moana Waialiki is a sea voyaging enthusiast and the only daughter of a chief in a long line of navigators. When her island's fishermen can't catch any fish and the crops fail, she learns that the demigod Maui caused the blight by stealing the heart of the goddess, Te Fiti. The only way to heal the island is to persuade Maui to return Te Fiti's heart, so Moana sets off on an epic journey across the Pacific. The film is based on stories from Polynesian mythology. Written by Anonumous
In antiquity, the Amazons defeat the war god, Ares, and Zeus charges them to hold him prisoner as eternally young warriors on the hidden island of Themyscira. Centuries later, US Air Force pilot Steve Trevor is lured to crash land on the island and the distraction of that trespass allows Ares to escape. In response, Princess Diana wins the responsibility to both take Trevor home and recapture the fugitive god. Steve Trevor offers to help and together this disparate pair must not only overcome Ares' efforts to achieve a bloody revenge, but also reconcile their own conflicting world views in an adventure that would be the first for the greatest of the female superheroes. Written by Kenneth Chisholm ([email protected])
Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parent's for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined. Written by Anonymous
Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy - whether he likes it or not.
An English librarian called Evelyn Carnahan becomes interested in starting an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra. She gains the help of Rick O'Connell, after saving him from his death. What Evelyn, her brother Jonathan and Rick are unaware of is that another group of explorers are interested in the same dig. Unfortunately for everyone, this group ends up unleashing a curse which been laid on the dead High Priest Imhotep. Now 'The Mummy' is awake and it's going to take a lot more than guns to send him back to where he came from. Written by Film_Fan
After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life.
When Mae is hired to work for the world's largest and most powerful tech and social media company, she sees it as an opportunity of a lifetime. As she rises through the ranks, she is encouraged by the company's founder, Eamon Bailey, to engage in a groundbreaking experiment that pushes the boundaries of privacy, ethics and ultimately her personal freedom. Her participation in the experiment, and every decision she makes, begin to affect the lives and future of her friends, family and that of humanity.
Tells the true and untold story of prolific rapper, actor, poet and activist Tupac Shakur. The film follows Shakur from his early days in New York City to his evolution into being one of the world's most recognized and influential voices before his untimely death at the age of 25. Against all odds, Shakur's raw talent, powerful lyrics and revolutionary mind-set propelled him into becoming a cultural icon whose legacy continues to grow long after his passing. ALL EYEZ ON ME stars Kat Graham, Lauren Cohan, Hill Harper, Jamal Woolard, Danai Gurira and Demetrius Shipp Jr. as Tupac Shakur.
The Emoji Movie unlocks the never-before-seen secret world inside your smartphone. Hidden within the messaging app is Textopolis, a bustling city where all your favorite emojis live, hoping to be selected by the phone's user. In this world, each emoji has only one facial expression - except for Gene, an exuberant emoji who was born without a filter and is bursting with multiple expressions. Determined to become "normal" like the other emojis, Gene enlists the help of his handy best friend Hi-5 and the notorious code breaker emoji Jailbreak. Together, they embark on an epic "app-venture" through the apps on the phone, each its own wild and fun world, to find the Code that will fix Gene. But when a greater danger threatens the phone, the fate of all emojis depends on these three unlikely friends who must save their world before it's deleted forever. Written by Sony Pictures Entertainment


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IFM-SEI is a global movement bringing together children and young people from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. We are an umbrella organisation for 50 national organisations working in a variety of settings across the globe, promoting internationalism, solidarity and friendship, and advocating for children's rights all over the world.
If your organisation is interested in joining our movement, have a look at our information sheet for potential member organisations (English, Spanish, French).
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A Ferrari 458 Spider supercar has been recently crashed after its driver has entered a "dead end" street too fast.
Where ever there will be exotic cars there will also be exotic car crashes, this is what we've always said here on inautonews.com, and the latest example of such an unfortunate incident is coming all the way from the United States, where a Ferrari 458 Spider has definitely seen better days. According to the guys at wreckedexotics.com, the Italian supercar in question has been driven too fast after entering a "dead end" street and it stopped after hitting several objects. The incident took place in Tampa Bay, Florida, United States.
As a quick reminder, the Ferrari 458 Spider is available in the United States from 257,000 USD. The Italian supercar has been officially presented to the public last year, during the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The 458 Spider is powered by a 4.5 liter V8 engine which is producing a total output of 570 HP at 9,000 rpm and it has a peak torque of 398 lb-ft, available at 6,000 rpm. The unit is mated to a dual-clutch seven-speed F1 transmission which is allowing the supercar to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds, before reaching a top speed of 198 mph.
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Rafael Nadal avenges Fernando Verdasco revenge at Indian Wells
Spaniard exacts revenge of first round Australian Open defeat from compatriot by beating him 6-0, 7-6 in second round at Indian Wells
Indian Wells (United States): Rafael Nadal avenged a fresh loss to a fellow Spaniard and Serena Williams set up a showdown with the reigning Indian Wells champion at the ATP and WTA hardcourt tournament on Tuesday.
Rafael Nadal returns to Fernando Verdasco during their second round match at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California on Tuesday. Pics/AFP
Nadal saved five set points to finish off a two-set victory over Fernando Verdasco 6-0, 7-6 (11-9) in the third round on the main stadium court.
Serena storms ahead
World No 1 Williams routed 70th ranked Kateryna Bondarenko 6-2, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells, one of the biggest events on the tennis calendar outside of the four Grand Slams.
Serena Williams reacts after her win over Kateryna Bondarenko
Djoko through too
Men's top seed Novak Djokovic, who is aiming for his third straight and a record fifth overall Indian Wells crown, defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-5, 7-5 in the night match.
Nadal, the nine-time French Open champion who turns 30 in June, avenged his first-round loss to Verdasco at the Australian Open in January.
Nadal moved a step closer to a fourth trophy in the California desert, where he took the title in 2013, 2009 and 2007.
The swashbuckling Spaniard next faces German Alexander Zverev who defeated Gilles Simon in straight sets 6-2, 6-2. Nadal, who is seeded fourth, roared through the first set without dropping a game, but Verdasco came to life in the second, eventually forcing a tiebreak.
Nadal fought off five set points before Verdasco hit a backhand long to end the one hour, 41 minute contest.
"It was a tough match, but I resisted. I lost a few matches this year that I had a chance to win," said Nadal, who broke Verdasco five times.


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Minneapolis Saint Paul Official Visitors Guide to the Twin Cities 2013 : Page 6
Live Racing May -September Experience the thrill of live horse racing every weekend. CONTENTS 8 WELCOME Find out how Minneapolis and Saint Paul blend to create one entertaining destination. 10 WHAT TO DO Here's a list of the top 10 must-see attractions. Plus, save a little money at several restaurants, museums and other activities around town. 14 TOUR THE TOWNS 16 CALENDAR 18 DINING Get to know the area by bus, bike, boat or Segway, with the help of experts. Racebook Open Daily All Year Watch and wager on racing from the country's top tracks in our spacious simulcast racebook. Take a look. There's a celebration each season and activities to entertain every day. We're serving up dishes for every appetite, thanks to the award-winning chefs and creative restaurateurs who make the area's dining scene delicious. 20 SHOPPING Save with no sales tax on clothing and shoes at malls big and small as well as boutique shops and neighborhood stores. 22 ARTS & CULTURE 24 MUSEUMS 26 SPORTS See why the theater, dance and music groups around Minneapolis Saint Paul deserve an encore. Card Casino Open 24/7 Year Round Play Texas Hold'em, Blackjack or any of Minnesota's widest variety of table games around the clock. Plus, Chips Bar open until 2 AM Explore the exciting exhibits and view the stunning architecture of local museums. We've got spirit, thanks to the six professional teams that call the metro home. COVER PHOTOS: SKYLINE PHOTO COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES; BIKE PHOTO COURTESY OF NICE RIDE MINNESOTA; CAPITOL PHOTO COURTESY OF VISIT SAINT PAUL; PADDLEBOARD PHOTO COURTESY OF STAND UP MN 28 OUTDOORS 30 LISTINGS 30 42 50 56 64 68 71 74 Attractions Dining Shopping Accommodations Arts & Culture Museums Sports Outdoors Follow the many area trails by foot, bike or skate to see the beauty of Minneapolis Saint Paul. 76 METRO DESTINATIONS The wide metropolitan area offers fun, whether you stay downtown or head north, south, east or west. 94 RELOCATION INFORMATION 96 VISITOR INFORMATION More than 3 million people call Minneapolis Saint Paul home. Here's why. Find your way around Minneapolis Saint Paul with our guide. 104 AREA EXPERT CONTACT INFORMATION 76 99 100 102 103 Metro Destinations Hiawatha Light Rail Line Guide Minneapolis Saint Paul Area Downtown Minneapolis Downtown Saint Paul MAPS CanterburyPark.com 6 | Minneapolis Saint Paul Official Visitors Guide 2013


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The Guardian recently ran a story claiming a colony of penguins were trapped and killed by a runaway iceberg, a byproduct of global warming. The problem: none of it was true. That's according to the Daily Beast, which writes today that major news outlets were so eager to attribute the colony's death to global warming and a titanic-sized iceberg, they didn't actually bother to read the study. One research ecologist called it "nuts" that some news outlets were trying to link the 'missing' penguins to climate change.
Whether it was CNN or The Telegraph or Examiner.com, the reports of their deaths were greatly exaggerated (with apologies to Mark Twain). That's because the actual research paper never said the penguins were killed or trapped by an iceberg, or that global warming was behind the iceberg that somehow lead to their demise. As Dr. Michelle LaRue, a research ecologist at the University of Minnesota told the Daily Beast, "Maybe these birds moved. Maybe they died. There's multiple scenarios that could've happened here. But nowhere in the paper said there was death and destruction.," she added.
The study in question was done by the University of South Wales by Australian and New Zealand researchers, where they researched the "implication of sea ice now covering Commonwealth Bay in Antarctica." Historically, this area was "rarely covered by sea ice." NASA even announced last November Antarctica was gaining in size, resulting in a slower sea level rise.
Then in December 2010, a giant iceberg with the roll-off-your-tongue name B09B became grounded in Commonwealth Bay and hasn't budged since. Because of B09B's placement in the bay, the sea ice between the coast and the iceberg has remained unbroken and is up to three meters (about 10 feet) thick.
In normal years, the study says, the "presence of open water to the shores of Cape Denison allowed nesting Adélie penguins to feed in Commonwealth Bay and on the nearby pack ice. With the arrival of B09B. the penguins must now walk more than 60 kilometers (37 miles) to find food. In previous cases when an iceberg and sea ice altered their migratory patterns, the Adélie penguins simply moved. That's what happened when a similar iceberg named B-15 forced a penguin colony to relocate.
Dr. LaRue, who did the initial census on the Adélie penguins two years before the South Wales study was done, says this phenomenon has caused the penguins to move a lot more than they normally do. "There's no reason to believe a colony in a similar situation didn't do the same thing," she said. "It's not as fun to report and I get that. At the same time, [the initial reports are] inaccurate. There wasn't anything in the paper saying these animals died."
Hoping to "nudge science reporters" in the right direction, Dr. LaRue made the rounds last week and headlines began popping up that made it sound like 150,000 penguins were either hiding from the researchers or that they had come back from the dead. Nature World News even wrote "Adélie Penguins May Have Survived Iceberg Grounding In Antarctica."
The Daily Beast did confirm one thing, though: there will not be a spin-off to The Walking Dead entitled The Walking Penguins. "No zombie penguins, just zombie reporters," they report. While everyone waits for the next batch of satellite photos to find out where or how dead the penguins actually are, Dr. LaRue wants readers to remember two things:
First, the South Wales research paper "never killed—or unkilled—a Tallahassee-size pride of penguins." And second, the "rush to link the so-called kill-off to climate change—which outlets then did—is equally nuts."


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The Data Loss Disaster
I have been in the data recovery business for many years and have read and heard many "facts" covering the causes, costs and trends of data loss recovery. I have also heard of all the best ways to backup data ensuring total loss of data never happens. Where do these "facts" and best methods actually come from and how accurate are they? Where do they come from? Mainly vendors, be it hardware manufacturers, software authors or offsite backup companies who are trying to sell you their single solution, best ever product. How accurate are the facts? Probably reasonably accurate if you take the context of the fact in isolation, however, in reality when you look at the bigger picture who really knows.
Examples of "facts" easily obtained from the web are as follows: -
93% of companies that lost their data centre for 10 days or more due to a disaster filed for bankruptcy within one year of the disaster. 50% of businesses that found themselves without data management for this same time period filed for bankruptcy immediately."
Of those companies participating in a Cost of Downtime Survey,
46 percent said each hour of downtime would cost their companies up to $50,000,
28 percent said each hour would cost between $51,000 and $250,000,
18 percent said each hour would cost between $251,000 and $1 million, 8 percent said it would cost their companies more than $1 million per hour."
I wish my company was in a position lose a million dollars per hour if I lost my data! If I was I would have retired a long time ago "At what point does loss of data threaten the survival of a business? I don't know, and I feel most business owners would not know either until data loss actually happened, but please bear with me, more "at what point does data loss threaten survival of my business facts" follow: -
40% of companies in the Cost of Downtime Survey said 72 hours,
21% said 48 hours,
15% said 24 hours,
8% said 8 hours,
9% said 4 hours,
3% said 1 hour,
4% said within the hour."
The mentioned "facts" above discuss the consequences of data loss, the following "facts" look at the probable causes of data loss.
Key causes of data loss:
78% Hardware or System Malfunction
11% Human Error
7% Software Corruption or Program Malfunction
2% Computer Viruses
1% Natural Disasters
1% Other
Depending on your location, hardware and software you use, I feel sure some of you will not agree with the above causes.
Let's have a looks at some more "facts" based around user trends: -
Nearly three out of five personal computer users have lost an electronic file they thought they had sufficiently stored.
One in four users frequently back up digital files, even when 85 percent of computer users say they are very concerned about losing important digital data.
82 percent keep a hard copy of important documents they've also saved electronically.
Thirty-seven percent of the survey's respondents admitted to backing up their files less than once per month.
Nine percent admitted they have never backed up their files.
More than 22 percent said backing up information is on their to-do list, but they seldom do it.
Among home computer users who backup information:
68 percent save the things most important to them in multiple places, the hard drive as well as removable media such as floppy disks (79 percent) compact disks (CDs, 58 percent).
30 percent of companies report that they still do not have a disaster recovery program in place and two in three companies feel their data backup and disaster recovery plans have significant vulnerabilities.
Eighty-seven percent of the companies report they have a formal data backup and storage strategy in place and 79 percent of the companies consider tape crucial for their long-term storage and archiving. The survey also found that 85 percent of companies view tape as an essential technology for disaster recovery, and 83 percent cite that tape serves an important role in supporting more robust record retention requirements in today's increased regulatory environment.
The survey finds that for 61 percent of respondents, a well-designed data backup and storage system uses both tape and disk, taking advantage of the benefits of each technology. Moreover, 89 percent view tape as an essential technology for disaster recovery, and 83 percent see tape as important for meeting regulatory requirements for data retention.
Surveys found that 36 percent of IT departments changed their backup and restore procedures and disaster recovery planning efforts post 9/11. The most common changes include: establishing regular testing procedures (56%) and moving data backup offsite (43%).
However, at least 30 percent of companies surveyed still operate without a formal disaster recovery plan.
Fifty-nine percent of companies polled test their data backup and storage systems at least once a quarter. Conducting a regular external audit of backup and restore systems is far from a common practice – only 32 percent report conducting an external audit.
Six percent of all PCs will suffer an episode of data loss in any given year. Given the number of PCs used in US businesses in 1998, that translates to approximately 4.6 million data loss episodes.
30 percent of all businesses that have a major fire go out of business within a year. Seventy percent fail within five years
93% of companies that lost their data centre for 10 days or more due to a disaster filed for bankruptcy within one year of the disaster."
50% of businesses that found themselves without data management for this same time period filed for bankruptcy immediately.
Companies that aren't able to resume operations within ten days (of a disaster hit) are not likely to survive.
All the above "facts" are subjective to individual users and companies, therefore we can assume they are all reasonable speculative. Everyone and every organisation will place a different value on their data and, hopefully, most will have a way of backing up and restoring data. These methods will vary based upon two major factors, cost of data protection and availability of resource to undertake the backup.
You may not like, or wish to admit to yourselves the following harsh and mercenary fact: -
You can replace absolutely everything within your company, desks, chairs, software, hardware and buildings. Even people can be replaced, but when your data is lost, it is lost. In short you will have no idea who your customers are, no idea of who you owe money to and who you will need to collect money from. Your company will be in serious if not terminal trouble.
I am sure, if you think about it, you will agree you have just read the only fact which should considered 100% correct.
What is the best way to protect your data ensuring it will always be available for restore? Do you backup to local tape and store in a fire proof safe? Do you backup to a secure offsite data centre at a remote location? Well, if you can afford it, and if you can afford it you will probably have a lot of data (initial cost of 8000 to backup 500GB with ongoing costs of 200 per month thereafter) the best solution is to employ both solutions, tape will guarantee fastest possible restore time and offsite backup to a secure remote location will ensure your data is always secure regardless of disaster.
If cost is a potential drawback then opt for offsite backup, no initial cost with low monthly payments is a sensible option, it might take you a couple of days to get your 500GB of data back, but at least you can do the most important thing, get your back and continue you business without serious financial impact.
For more information of how you can easily store your data securely to remote offsite location, please visit http://www.greenvault.co.za
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When you create an alternate install of Windows 2000 on a computer running Windows XP, you are no longer able to start Windows XP. When you select if from the boot menu, you receive:
"Starting Windows...
Windows 2000 could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEMd startup options for Windows 2000, press F8.
You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows 2000 Setup using the original Setup floppy disk or CD-ROM.
Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair."
If your Windows XP was an upgrade from Windows 2000, you may blue screen with:
STOP 0x00000074
The Windows 2000 bootstrap loader does not know how to load Windows XP.
NOTE: The Windows XP bootstrap loader knows how to load all previous Windows operating systems.
To fix the problem, start the computer in Windows 2000 and copy the files from the Windows XP CD-ROM to the root of the system drive. Copy NTLDR and Ntdetect.com from the I386 folder.
NOTE: When installing multi-boot configurations, each operating system must be in a separate partition. The preferred installation sequence is Windows 9x (or WinME), Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.