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By GEETIKA RUDRA Jul 18, 2013, 4:19 PM
The ringleaders of an alleged identity theft scam of senior citizens were arrested after they posted photos of their Disney World engagement and purchases on Facebook that was paid for with their ill-gotten gains, police announced.
Amanda Zieminski, 27, and Clyde Forteau, 29, both of New York City, were arrested and indicted for 64 criminal acts including identify theft, falsifying business records, and grand larceny, the Staten Island District Attorney's office said in a statement Wednesday.
Zieminski and Forteau allegedly used the stolen money to pay for courtside seats at a 2012 NBA Finals game, a vacation to the Dominican Republic, and a vacation to Disney World, where they got engaged in front of Cinderella's castle, according to police.
"But make no mistake, Amanda Zieminski is no Cinderella and Clyde Forteau is far from Prince Charming," said Staten Island District Attorney Daniel M. Donovan, Jr.
Zieminksi and Forteau are accused of stealing the Social Security numbers and credit card information of more than 80 elderly patients from a Staten Island medical center where Zieminski once worked, police said.
Forteau, an aspiring rapper who also goes by the moniker 'C-Money CEO,' used the information to file false tax returns and had the refunds sent to his personal bank accounts. Forteau allegedly had his victims' Social Security payments sent to his own accounts. He posed as a Hurricane Sandy victim who lost his home to explain the diverted money to bank officials, police said.
Police were able to identify Zieminski and Forteau after a year-long investigation, which included a Google search that revealed photos of their purchases and vacations posted on the couple's public Facebook accounts. The purchases and vacations the couple flaunted matched the items charged to the stolen credit card accounts, according to the statement.
Police discovered more than 50 stolen credit cards and 20 fake driver's licenses when they arrested Zieminksi and Forteau, according to the statement.
"As for Amanda Zieminski, she stated on Facebook on June 28 that, 'Seeing so many homeless people on my way to work makes me realize how blessed I am.' She failed to mention that the luxuries in her so called 'blessed' life were illegally obtained and now she will have to answer for her role in this complex scam," Donovan said.
Police also charged and arrested three other alleged accomplices.
All the defendants pleaded not guilty, according to Douglas Auer, a spokesman for the Staten Island District Attorney's office.
Attorneys for Zieminksi and Forteau did not respond to requests for comment.
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On Wednesday, the US Office of Research Integrity released a report finding ex-Harvard professor Marc Hauser guilty of research misconduct. A scandal broke last year when Hauser, a major figure in the field of animal cognition research, was accused of questionable research practices and reprimanded by Harvard. The new report investigates several of Hauser's studies on primate cognition that were funded by the National Institutes of Health over the last several years.
In experiments involving animal behavior, trials are often videotaped so that subtle behaviors and responses to stimuli can be analyzed more carefully. According to the report, many of the instances of misconduct had to do with the "coding," or interpretation, of these videotapes. In two cases, Hauser miscoded the videotaped trials, claiming that the subjects responded in ways consistent with the experiments' hypotheses; when unbiased observers watched the tapes, they found no evidence that the subjects behaved in this way. In another instance, Hauser claimed that three observers independently coded the trials, while in reality, only Hauser did so (then proceeded to fabricate a measure of "inter-observer reliability").
In one of the most blatant instances of misconduct, it appears that Hauser did not actually conduct the research he claimed to have done, and instead, he completely fabricated data for an entire control group. The report found that in two other cases, Hauser manipulated the results obtained in the study in order to reach statistical significance.
As a result of the report's findings, any research that Hauser participates in during the next three years must be supervised by the Office of Research Integrity, and he cannot serve in any advisory role for the Public Health Service during this time.
Hauser released a statement saying that he has "fundamental differences with some of the findings," but also acknowledges that he has "made mistakes." He writes, "I let important details get away from my control, and as head of the lab, I take responsibility for all errors made within the lab, whether or not I was directly involved."

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SAN FRANCISCO — In perhaps the clearest sign yet that it has its eyes fixed on going public, file-sharing startup Dropbox on Thursday said it has hired the former head of Motorola Mobility to be its first chief operating officer.
Dropbox CEO Drew Houston, in an emailed statement, said of Dennis Woodside: "I can't imagine a better person to help us bring Dropbox to global scale."
Woodside was a longtime Google executive who was put in charge of Motorola Mobility after the Mountain View search giant bought the mobile phone maker in 2011. When Google last month announced it would sell the unprofitable division to Chinese computer and smartphone maker Lenovo, officials said Woodside would stay to guide the transition.
But in Dropbox, he may have found an opportunity too tempting to pass up. The San Francisco company says 200 million people use its file-sharing and storage services. Last month, it reportedly raised $250 million from investment giant BlackRock in a deal that pegged the startup's value at $10 billion.
Another Dropbox investor praised the Woodside hire Thursday. "Dropbox has been amazing for a long time at bringing in top talent, and I'd say this is just an exclamation point on that," said Michael Moe, co-founder of GSV Capital. His investment firm owns 1.3 million shares of Dropbox, which it acquired on secondary markets from company insiders.
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On Thursday, 45-year-old Kevin Curtis of Mississippi was accused of sending ricin-laced letters to President Obama and Sen. Roger Wicker. His lawyers say he is innocent. NBC's Brian Williams reports.
The man alleged to have sent a letter to President Obama that tested positive for the poison ricin has been charged with threatening President Obama. The Justice Department announced the charges against Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, on Thursday.
Curtis, who has worked as an Elvis impersonator, was arrested on Wednesday as a suspect in the mailing of the suspicious letters to the president and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, a Republican from Mississippi.
Wicker told reporters Thursday that he had once hired Curtis to perform as the hip-swiveling King of rock and roll at a party.
This undated photo obtained from Facebook shows Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, according to neighbors.
"I have indeed met him," Wicker said. "He was very entertaining."
"He was more stable then," Wicker added.
An FBI bulletin obtained by NBC News on Wednesday indicated that both letters contained identical closing statements.
The letters, which were postmarked April 8, 2013, out of Memphis, Tenn., ended with the phrase, "to see a wrong and not expose it, is to become a silent partner to its continuance." The letters were also signed the same: "I am KC and I approve this message."
Curtis was arrested at his Corinth, Miss., home at 5:15 p.m. local time on Wednesday after a sweeping investigation involving federal, state, and local law enforcement. He could face a maximum of 15 years in prison and $500,000 in fines if convicted on the charges, according to the Justice Department. He is expected to appear in Oxford, Miss., district court later Thursday.
In a statement released by Curtis' brother, Jack, his family said they were "distraught to learn of the claims being made."
But, they added, "we are, however, far too familiar with Kevin's lengthy history of mental illness. For years, our family has struggled to obtain medical assistance for Kevin, who has been diagnosed as bipolar."
They said they they were able to get Kevin to take medication three years ago, but he recently stopped.
"Sadly, we have been informed there is no legal way for us to force him to follow his doctors' instructions," the statement read. "When Kevin is taking his medication as prescribed, he is a loving, compassionate person."
The suspicious letter addressed to President Obama was flagged at an off-site White House mail-processing facility.
Sheriff Jim Johnson of Lee County, Miss., said that a third letter received by a Mississippi judge on April 10 included "wording that was of interest" as well as some "suspicious content." The typewritten letter with no return address was postmarked from Memphis.
Two federal officials said late on Wednesday that initial laboratory tests on the material in the letters had shown some levels of ricin, but that the results were inconclusive.
On Thursday the FBI said that further laboratory testing confirmed the presence of ricin in the letters. Further forensic exams were being conducted.
In a statement released Wednesday, Wicker thanked authorities for their efforts.
"Gayle and I want to thank the men and women of the FBI and U.S. Capital Police for their professionalism and decisive action in keeping our family and staff safe from harm," the statement said.
A dangerous substance made from castor beans, ricin can kill in 36 hours, and does not have an antidote. An FBI official told NBC News that the agency did not initially believe the letters bore any connection to the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday, which killed three people and injured more than 176.
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A German miniseries (with American actors) shows us that doomsday doesn't have to be such a downer. In fact, when the Moon hurtles on a collision course with Earth, the upside is no more gravity.
Apparently as the Moon gets closer to our surface, the greater influence it has over our Earthling gravity, or something like that. So, zero-gravity beach party at my house on the final days of our existence. Check out the latest trailer for Impact, the miniseries ABC out-bid the Syfy Channel for, and ask: was it worth it, ABC?
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) R.A. Dickey wandered through the sprawling Opryland Hotel on Sunday, dropping into baseball's annual winter meetings for a quick visit.
The newly minted NL Cy Young Award winner had a purpose - nope, nothing to do with getting a new contract from the New York Mets. Not a sightseeing trip, either, to marvel at the river boats, waterfall or ``A Country Christmas'' decorations inside the complex.
Rather, Dickey made the 15-minute drive from his home to see a Mets trainer for a routine checkup after abdominal surgery in October. The knuckleballer did find it a tad bit ironic, however, that when baseball's annual swapfest was last held in this hotel, in 2007, he was in limbo, left off Minnesota's list of protected players and plucked by Seattle in the Rule 5 draft.
``Kind of funny, isn't it?'' he said to New York reporters.
The fates of several other players could take shape over the next few days. Josh Hamilton and Zack Greinke top the list of available free agents and Cleveland shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera and Marlins pitcher Ricky Nolasco have been mentioned in trade speculation.
Dickey wound up seeing Mets general manager Sandy Alderson. The knuckleballer is signed for $5.25 million next year and would like to add two more guaranteed seasons.
Alderson said they chatted for around 10 minutes about things other than a new contract.
``R.A.'s situation needs to be resolved, but it doesn't necessarily have to be resolved here in Nashville before Thursday,'' Alderson said. ``I don't think we've gotten to the point where we have two positions that can't be bridged. We may get to that point, but I don't think there's been enough to and fro at this point to know that.''
``I would suspect, yes, that we will have conversations about R.A.,'' he said. ``He does have a certain notoriety. I don't think that we would rely on his ability to sell tickets as a motivator but this is the entertainment business and his uniqueness I think contributes to that as well as baseball result on the field, so there are positives in that regard.''
The Los Angeles Dodgers, who spent freely in trading for Josh Beckett, Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford late last season, could be the big spenders this week. It sure won't be the Marlins, who made a splash by signing free agents Jose Reyes, Heath Bell and Mark Buehrle at last year's meetings, then finished last in the NL East and traded the trio after the season.
This time, the Marlins might take a more modest approach, perhaps trying to boost their bench.
``We'd like to do some more things,'' Miami president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest said last week. ``But are we talking about huge free agents? I'm not sure that's the mode we're in right now.''
Executives from all 30 teams will take the opportunity of being under the same roof - albeit spread out, as the hotel has 2,881 rooms - to try to shape their clubs for next year. Trying to meet up can be somewhat of a challenge, something a GPS might help.
``That would be a good thing. This is brutal,'' Alderson said.
The meetings end Thursday with the Rule 5 draft, where Dickey was once available for anyone willing to take a chance.
The first major action at the meetings could come Monday morning. That's when the Hall of Fame's pre-integration era committee will announce whether any new members have been elected to the shrine.
The panel, part of what used to be called the Veterans Committee, considered 10 candidates this weekend. Among them were long-ago NL MVPs Marty Marion and Bucky Walters, umpire Hank O'Day and former New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert, who oversaw the team when it acquired Babe Ruth, won its first six World Series championships and built Yankee Stadium.
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First, the Court rejected defendant's claim that numerosity could not be satisfied based solely on the named plaintiff's declaration testimony that "he has worked alongside at least 40 other Installers" when Defendant was unable to present competing evidence disproving such testimony:
[A]s Plaintiff correctly notes, a "court may consider evidence that may not be admissible at trial," for purposes of certifying a class. Alonzo v. Maximus, Inc., 275 F.R.D. 513, 519 (C.D. Cal. 2011) (internal quotation marks omitted); see also In re Coordinated Pretrial Proc. in Petroleum Prods. Antitrust Litig., 691 F.2d 1335, 1342 (9th Cir. 1982) ("[I]n determining whether to certify the class, the district court is bound to take the substantive allegations of the complaint as true . . . ."). The court therefore finds Plaintiff's allegations in his sworn declaration adequate at this stage…. Moreover, although Defendant questions Plaintiff's proof, Defendant does not actually dispute any of these numbers or claims. Accordingly, the court finds that Plaintiff has met Rule 23(a)'s numerosity requirement.Sibert, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 118245, at 4-5.
Second, the Court concluded that a challenge to the element of "control" under the Borello test was sufficient to establish commonality/predominance when defendant's own marketing to customers highlighted the company's oversight and control over installation as a feature of the services being offered:
Although Defendant may be right that some of the secondary factual inquiries will vary by individual, the court finds that the primary factor - TV Magic's right to control the Installers -as well as most of the secondary indicia, will involve common inquiries across the proposed classes. As discussed, Plaintiff alleges that TV Magic set and paid all of the Installers hourly rates, then assigned them to work together on different job sites, but classified them all as independent contractors. Because Plaintiff bases the proposed classes on these alleged facts, the classes also exclude any installation workers contracted through third parties or categorized by TV Magic as employees. Plaintiff further alleges that he and the other Installers typically worked the same number of hours and overtime hours per week, and performed the same basic job duties: "running cables, installing monitors, and installing and configuring various pieces of broadcast equipment." (Sibert Decl. ¶ 2.) TV Magic's own website suggests other commonalities, including as to the primary "right to control" factor: "We order the equipment"; "we install the equipment in racks and run cable with an experienced crew"; "[a] project manager assures inventory control [and] supports our crews." (Tracy Decl. ¶ 9, Ex. 1.)See Sibert, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 118245, at 9-10.


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This hand-colored lithograph is from Frederick William Thomas Burbidge's The Narcissus: Its History and Culture with Coloured Plates and Descriptions of all Known Species and Principal Varieties. This is from the first edition published in 1875 in London by L. Reeve & Co. The work is an important illustrated monograph on the daffodil.
Burbidge was a horticultural writer and explorer. He entered the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society at Cheswick as a student in 1868 and the Royal Gardens, Kew. He gained skill as a draughtsman there and proceeded to work for The Garden Magazine & The Floral Magazine. He published many works in this time period including this work The Narcissus for which he drew many of the plates.


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Microsoft Lands Guild, Web Gaming Comedy SeriesBy Reuters - Print
Microsoft has an exclusive lock on the long-awaited second season of the Internet cult hit, which will be the first to be distributed worldwide simultaneously across Microsoft's triple platform of Xbox 360's Live Marketplace, MSN and Zune.
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Microsoft will be filled to the gills with "The Guild."
The software giant has an exclusive lock on the long-awaited second season of the Internet cult hit, which will be the first to be distributed worldwide simultaneously across Microsoft's triple platform of Xbox 360's Live Marketplace, MSN and Zune.
Sprint has signed on to sponsor the 12-episode run, making it the first marketer to test Microsoft's new strategy to draw ad dollars with the combined reach of a gaming console, Internet portal and portable media player.
A scripted comedy chronicling the misadventures of a group of online gamers, "Guild" premieres Tuesday on Independent Video, Xbox's new channel devoted to original content. "Guild" will lead a collection of ad-supported and fee-based programs, including such other game-oriented fare as "The Jace Hall Show," "Red vs. Blue" and first-season episodes of "Guild."
Although launching with just five or six programs, Xbox has ambitions of expanding Independent Video beyond the gaming theme to embrace a broader audience. The channel is launching with the only other original deal it has done to date, the webisode "Horror Meets Comedy" from Safran Media Group, which is not gaming-related.
After reaching 9 million views with a 10-episode season financed from viewer contributions via PayPal, "Guild" emerged last year as one of the more buzzed-about webisodes. Its star, creator and writer-producer, Felicia Day, has become the face of the original Web production world, starring opposite Neil Patrick Harris in one of the few other success stories in online originals, "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog," created by Joss Whedon. "Horrible" also is syndicated on Xbox's Independent Video.
A key component of the deal allows for Day to retain the intellectual property rights to "Guild" while collecting an unspecified upfront license fee. A who's who of Web brands courted Day for rights to "Guild," from old-media companies to gamer-centric ad networks, though many insisted on retaining the traditional set of rights.
But Day had been holding out for more than a year in search of a deal that gave her control of the creative and business sides of "Guild." "I was adamant about holding on to the rights of my series," she said.
As a result, Microsoft will not participate in revenue should "Guild" eventually graduate to TV or film, though the corporation does hold on to any gaming-related extensions. Which is fine by Scott Nocas, group product manager at Xbox Live.
"We're a software and hardware company," he said. "If they want to do a movie deal, that's not our core business."
Four weeks after each episode of "Guild" airs, it moves into a second window on Watchtheguild.com, home base for the first season's episodes. However, Microsoft retains ad revenue in that window as well as in an unspecified split because episodes will air in an embedded MSN media player. Once the entire season is completed by the end of February, Day can make a new deal for a nonexclusive run beyond Microsoft.
An added plus for going with Xbox is that "Guild" will be distributed day-and-date in nine languages in 26 countries where Xbox Live operates, reaching 14 million users. "Guild" found unintended international appeal late in its run, according to Day.
Sprint will attach itself to "Guild" in various ways from preroll messaging to branded entertainment; mobile phone Sprint Instinct is shown being used by one of the series' characters.
Each "Guild" episode runs 4-7 minutes long. A separate holiday special is also covered under the deal, which will allow "Guild" to shoot in high-definition for its Xbox window.
Before the introduction of Independent Video, which was deployed last week as part of a relaunch of the Xbox Live Marketplace interface, all TV and film content was available on a transactional basis. "Guild" and "Horror," which is sponsored by the Air Force, will be Xbox's first free programs.
"Horror" also will be pushed through all three Microsoft distribution points but won't move to MSN and Zune until after its Xbox run.
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Perth - David Warner punished a depleted and dispirited England with a brilliant century to help drive Australia to 235 for three and a dominant lead of 369 after the third day of the third Ashes test on Sunday.
The hosts reached stumps with Shane Watson, who had made 29 not out, and Steve Smith, unbeaten on five, at the crease and looking well on their way to a victory which would secure an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
England's hopes of keeping the series alive by avoiding defeat at the WACA had all but melted away in the fierce morning heat when they were skittled for 251 in their first innings.
They plummeted even further when their best bowler Stuart Broad was taken to hospital for scans on an injured foot and was unable to play any part in the final two sessions.
Warner took full advantage and, revelling in the lack of pressure afforded him by another superb performance by his bowlers, bludgeoned his way to his fifth test century in 127 balls with 16 fours and one six.
The 27-year-old brought up the milestone by cutting Graeme Swann for a boundary and celebrated with an extravagent leap into the air and a flurry of bat pointing towards the home dressing room.
It was the opener's second hundred of the series and a sixth by an Australian batsman to none from the tourists, whose entire team have been outscored by Warner, Michael Clarke and Brad Haddin.
England, a pale imitation of the side that won the home Ashes series 3-0 earlier this year, had their chances to stop his progress but wicketkeeper Matt Prior missed two stumping opportunities when the batsman was on 13 and 89.
They finally had their man for 112 when Warner holed out to Ben Stokes at mid-on attempting to smash Swann for a second huge six in one over.
Chris Rogers shared an opening partnership of 157 with Warner, scoring his fourth test half century at a more pedestrian pace before being caught for 54 by Michael Carberry at point off the bowling of Tim Bresnan.
Australia captain Clarke departed for 23 as the evening shadows crept across the sunbaked ground, bowled through the gate by Stokes.
The wickets were rare high points on a miserable day for England, who had resumed in the morning on 180 for four in reply to Australia's first innings 385.
It was not much of a chase, though, and they lost their last six wickets for the addition of just 71 runs as Mitchell Johnson, Ryan Harris and Peter Siddle reprised their aggressive but disciplined pace assault.
Ian Bell was out leg before for 15 from the third ball of the third over and his overnight partner Stokes followed for 18 soon afterwards to give Johnson his first victim in more than 40 overs of play.
Prior (eight) was caught behind to give Siddle his second wicket and Broad (five) lasted 23 minutes before he was dismissed lbw by Johnson (2-62) with a full delivery that smacked into his boot.
That dismissal took on an extra dimension after lunch when Broad failed to come out to field having been sent off to a local hospital to have an X-ray.
Harris (3-48) had Bresnan caught behind for 21 to take the first wicket with the new ball and Siddle finished with 3-36 after James Anderson (two) spooned one to George Bailey at short leg to bring an end to the innings.


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The winter season can be breathtaking when the ground and trees are covered with brilliant white snow. Although beautiful, snow and cold temperatures can make life challenging, especially for our seniors.
The top three challenges faced by many seniors in the cold weather months are falls, hypothermia and depression. Check out these winter weather safety tips to keep yourself or the seniors in your life healthy throughout the winter.
Eliminate Fall Risks
Slippery sidewalks and outside steps pose the most danger to seniors who go outside in the extreme cold or snowy conditions. A simple walk to the mailbox can be hazardous if the path is not cleared. Whenever possible, stick to cleared sidewalks, and wear appropriate shoes with traction (not house slippers). Salt areas that have or are prone to ice, or have someone do it for you. Stock up on supplies to minimize the number of times you have to venture out in bad weather.
Prevent Hypothermia (low body temperature)
Hypothermia is a lower-than-average body temperature, and this can happen more easily as we get older and move around less. Preventing hypothermia, however, is relatively easy. First, seniors should keep their home thermostats at 68 degrees (ask for assistance from the LIHEAP if you need help paying your utility bill). Layer clothing to keep warm, and eat well to keep your metabolism moving. Finally, when venturing outside, be sure your head is covered and you are wearing gloves. (Those with diabetes, poor circulation and arthritis should be extra cautious when going out in the cold due to a potentially dangerous lack of sensation in the extremities, preventing them from feeling the effects of the cold.)
Cold weather can also cause dryness to frail and elderly skin. Keep skin moist by drinking lots of water and eating soups or other liquid-based foods. If possible, use a humidifier in the house to keep the air from becoming too dry, and moisturize skin daily with creams or lotions, especially after showers or baths.
Thwart Depression
When the weather is bad, we tend to see less of the people we care for. Being restricted from social activities can be depressing. Keep in touch with friends and family through the phone, face time, e-mail or other ways to keep your mind stimulated and interest piqued. Stock up on books or movies to help pass the time till the weather rebounds.
Get Help From an Aide
If your aging loved one is living alone at home, enlisting the help of a home health aide or companion can be an ideal solution to the many challenges that inclement weather brings. Trained companions can run errands, prepare healthy meals, assist with housekeeping and accompanying seniors to doctor appointments, as well as provide companionship that can help prevent isolation and depression. If greater assistance with tasks such as dressing is needed, a home health aide is trained in such areas to help. The stable presence a companion or aide can bring to a senior's life gives family members peace of mind knowing their loved one is safe and comfortable -- no matter what the weather brings.
Author Nancy Geiger is the director of the Gurwin Home Care Agency. She is happy to assist caregivers with finding an appropriate care situation for a loved one. Contact Nancy at 631-493-1282 or 516-539-2300, or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
For information about the Gurwin Family of Healthcare Services, including the Memory Care Unit, visit www.gurwin.org.


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According to Digital Realty Asia-Pacific senior vice-president and regional head, Kris Kumar, the datacentre is a key part of the company's Australian growth strategy.
The growing demand for the Cloud and applications is what led to the creation of the datacentre facility, he said.
"This new facility, along with our recent Macquarie Park acquisition, gives us a strong footprint in the Sydney market. We believe it will create jobs and attract global enterprises to the state of NSW."
The company estimates about 250 jobs were created by the investment within the Western Sydney region.
NSW premier, Barry O'Farrell, who also officiated at the ceremony, claimed NSW is home to 40 per cent of all ICT businesses and the addition of Digital Realty is a "significant boost to the economy".
"It is a clear vote of confidence in the economy of Western Sydney. It is also an opportunity to stop some of the flow overseas," O'Farrell said.
Fully commissioned in 2012, the 8020sqm facility comprises four 1440kW Turn Key Flex Pods.
Kumar said a good, stable flow of power and access to fiber and connectivity were the primary reasons for picking Erskine Park to host its datacentre facility.
He added that Digital Realty is looking to further expand its datacentre sites in Sydney and in other regions of Australia.


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