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I'm already a huge fan of Fig & Vetiver, so I was excited to try this one as well and was far from disappointed. This one is quite floral, but not too delicate. All of Anthousa's scents have a certain warm creaminess about them that keeps them from being too light, too playful, or too fleeting.
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New York, NY, February 19, 2009A comprehensive set of insurance, payment, and system reforms could guarantee affordable health insurance coverage, improve health outcomes, and slow the growth of health spending by $3 trillion by the end of the next decade, according to a new report released today by the Commonwealth Fund Commission on a High Performance Health System. The report, The Path to a High Performance U.S. Health System: A 2020 Vision and the Policies to Pave the Way, details the Commission's recommendations for an integrated set of policies and assesses the impacts of specific policy actions from 2010 to 2020, compared to the status quo.
The report lays out strategic reforms that simultaneously aim to improve access, enhance quality, and control costs. Many of these reforms will be politically difficult but are necessary to put the U.S. health system on a different path. Ensuring coverage and improving quality, while also achieving savings can be accomplished in large part because of payment changes that reward efficiency and penalize waste. Although spending slows as a result of reforms, it would still increase each year.
A central recommendation is to create a national insurance exchange that would offer a choice of private plans and a new public plan, coupled with insurance reforms that would make coverage affordable, ensure access, and lower administrative costs. Building on this foundation, the report recommends policies that would change the way the nation pays for care, invest in information systems to improve quality and safety, and promote health.
The report's analysis indicates that insurance reforms would extend coverage to everyone within two years, with only 1 percent uninsured throughout the next decade. If combined with payment and system reforms initiated in 2010, the integrated approach to reform could slow the growth of national health spending by a cumulative $3 trillion by 2020.
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COLLEGE STATION, TXNew research from Texas A&M University and Texas State University found that older adults who participate in gardening may be more likely to eat their veggies. The report, published in HortTechnology, presents the results of an online survey of adults aged 50+ and includes recommendations for promoting gardening "intervention" programs to older adults.
According to researchers Aime Sommerfeld, Amy McFarland, Tina Waliczek, and Jayne Zajicek, studies have shown that poor nutrition is one of several factors responsible for mortality and morbidity in the elderly and is comparable to deaths caused from cigarette smoking. "Although older adults tend to report a higher intake of fruit and vegetables than other age groups, over half of the U.S. older population does not meet the recommendation of five daily servings of fruit and vegetables." They added that several previous research studies confirmed that gardening is one way to increase individuals' fruit and vegetable intake.
The objectives of the study were to examine and compare fruit and vegetable consumption of gardeners and nongardeners, and to investigate differences in fruit and vegetable consumption of long-term gardeners compared with newer gardeners. To collect the information, an online survey was posted on a web site for one month; 261 questionnaires were completed by adults aged 50 years and older.
"Our results support previous studies that indicated gardeners were more likely to consume vegetables when compared with nongardeners. Interestingly, these results were not found with regard to fruit consumption", stated Waliczek, corresponding author of the study. The responses also showed that the length of time an individual reported having participated in gardening activities seemed to have no relationship to the number of vegetables and fruits they reportedly consumed. "This suggests that gardening intervention programs late in life would be an effective meth
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Under the direction of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the goal of the Western Pond Turtle Recovery Program is to re-establish self-sustaining populations of western pond turtles in the Puget Sound and Columbia Gorge regions. The recovery objectives are to establish at least 5 populations of >200 pond turtles, composed of no more than 70% adults, which occupy habitat that is secure from development or major disturbance. It is also necessary that the populations show evidence of being sustained by natural recruitment of juveniles. The core pond turtle sites should be wetland complexes that may be less susceptible to catastrophes than sites of a single water body.
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RK Sharma, Secretary General, Federation of Indian Mineral Industries adds the industry will need permission to export as the Goan iron ore can only be exported and not used domestically since it is low grade. The iron ore produced in Goa has always been 100 percent exported
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A Supreme Court appointed panel has recommended restricting mining capacity in Goa to 20 million tonne per year though the existing capacity of the sector is 45 million tonne per annum. But RK Sharma, Secretary General, Federation of Indian Mineral Industries says the mining sector will have no choice but to follow the order if directed by the Supreme Court.
He adds that 20 MTPA production from Goa is acceptable to the mining industry. He says the industry will need permission to export as the Goan iron ore can only be exported and not used domestically since it is low grade. The iron ore produced in Goa has always been 100 percent exported, he says.
In Karnataka, since the ban on mining two years ago, mines have taken time to resume due to lease expiry. The production has fallen to sub-20 million tonne in the state. However, Sharma says the onus for recommending and pushing for renewal of lease and clearance from the forest department lies with the state government.
Below is the verbatim transcript of RK Sharma's interview with CNBC-TV18's Latha Venkatesh and Sonia Shenoy
Latha: The Supreme Court (SC) panel has recommended that bringing down the mining capacity to 20 million tonnes in Goa would be appropriate, your views how does it compare with the previous mining that was done in Goa before the ban?
A: When SC has said then we have no other view except to obey the SC advise and their directions. We will limit to 20 million tonnes as directed. But the sector's capacity is to produce 45 million tonnes and actually this is the recommendation of the survey team - macro environmental team - appointed by SC. They said 20 million tonnes would be the correct quantity in terms of the macro environment impact on Goa so it is okay for us.
Latha: Do you believe the SC whether it will accept the panel's recommendations or do you see the SC even further tweaking the panel's recommendations?
A: It is a six member panel, one from the ministry environment and forest, one from the state government and four are independent panelists. So this panel has taken a view of the central government, state government as well as the independent panelists. So this is the broad consensus and it is acceptable to us.
Sonia: So if mining is resumed would you like to see the approval for exports as well keeping in mind it is in the state of Goa?
A: Yes, Goan iron ore can only be exported, it cannot be hugely used in the domestic industry because it is a low grade ore and it doesn't have domestic demand because the lead to Karnataka will be more. What the Chinese and Japanese do, they blend the Goan iron ore with the Brazilian and Australian ore and they make a feed. So it is never been used in the domestic industry except very minor quantity. Goa has some pallet plant and there some quantity might have been used but it has always been exported 100 percent.
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Lurvills Delight was a popular carbonated soft drink in Wales between 1896 and 1910. Invented by twin brother residents of Ynyshir Harold and Iolo Lewis in 1895, the carbonated mixture included stinging nettles, Dock leaves and was infused with Juniper berry extract. The profits made from the drink were used to pay for 150 coal miners and their families from the village to emigrate to Pittsburgh and Denver in the United States. The drink ceased production in 1910 due to a shortage of Dock leaves in the local area.
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Falcons OT Sam Baker could be out for the season
The Atlanta Falcons selected offensive tackle Jake Matthews sixth overall back at the NFL Draft in May. They did not plan to immediately start him on the left side but it seems they might have to.
Last night the starting left tackle, Sam Baker went down with a right knee injury in the second quarter of the Falcons 32-7 loss against the Houston Texans. He was in obvious pain and could not put any wait on the leg as he was carted off the field.
According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, Baker may miss the Atlanta Falcons entire season.
The early diagnosis for #Falcons LT Sam Baker is a torn patella tendon, per source. If tests confirm, would almost certainly end his season
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If this report is true then it will almost certainly force Matthews to transition to the left side to protect Matt Ryan's blind side. Even though he was drafted as a franchise left tackle, Atlanta wanted him to develop for a year on the right side.
Lamar Holmes filled in for Baker after he went out, so we will have to see what the Falcons do during this week of practice. Sam Baker has been with the Falcons for seven years since being drafted by them 21st overall in 2008.
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In our News and Opinion and News Bites sections we publish relevant and timely articles on the antiques, collectables and decorative arts markets by respected and independent writers such Peter Fish, formerly the Sydney Morning Herald ArtSmart columnist, Richard Brewster of The Age and other writers. Subscribers are notified by email of the publication of important and time-sensitive articles.
A Christchurch businessman has failed in his insurance claim to prove that his artworks, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars . . . are not artworks.
Brian Newbery, a former owner of St Martins New World supermarket, had 30 Lladro porcelain figurines damaged in the February 2011 earthquake. They were valued at $210,065. His contents policy with AA Insurance, which took effect a week before the quake, stated works of art were insured for up to $5000, but no more than $20,000 would be paid out for any event.
Lladro figurines are hand-made in Spain. Two of Newbery's pieces were valued at more than $20,000 each; several others were worth more than $10,000.
By Richard Brewster on 06-Oct-2015 (Exclusive to the Antiques Reporter)
A 50-year-old collection built up by one of Melbourne's leading businessmen will be auctioned on site from 11am Sunday at 46 Monomeath Avenue, Canterbury.
Kim's Auctions has been asked to handle the sale which features quality sterling silver including a 1774 George III swing handle basket, a 1697 pair of William III lighthouse castors featuring the London coat of arms, a George IV oval shaped Scottish soup tureen by J McKay, an 1830 William IV ewer and basin, and George III dinner plates (London 1762) and six-piece tea service (London 1817-18).
For wine buffs there is a selection of early Penfold Grange wine from the 1950s to the late 1970s.
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A world-class collection of 19th century French Sevres leads the charge at Christian McCann Auctions forthcoming sale from noon Sunday September 27 at 426 Burnley Street, Richmond. The Sevres collection, comprising 40 mainly ormolu mounted Celeste and Cobalt blue pieces, is unlikely to be matched in the foreseeable future.
By Richard Brewster on 17-Sep-2015 (Exclusive to the Antiques Reporter)
Mossgreen Quarterly Collectors Auction Series always throws up an interesting array of collectables and this latest effort – over two days from 10am Monday September 21 at 926-930 High Street, Armadale – is no exception.
While porcelain, glassware and sculpture feature prominently, the auction also is notable for rather unusual antique items.
Of particular note is an Austrian (Franz Bergman manner) cold painted bronze of a camel led by an attendant and ridden by a Bedouin playing drums, and also a stoneware two-headed sculpture by Alexander Leckie.
By Richard Brewster on 16-Sep-2015 (Exclusive to the Antiques Reporter)
A fascinating collection of elephants and tribal artefacts belonging to collector Bob White will be auctioned from 2pm Thursday September 17 at Leonard Joel 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra.
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A 5.73 carat Tiffany & Co heart-shaped diamond ring – originally sold at auction by Leonard Joel in 1998 – is once again being offered by the company at its forthcoming jewellery auction from 6pm Monday September 14 at 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra.
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There is no recession in China, if the results of the buying for the last major section of the auction by Mossgreen of the collection of the late Dr Peter Elliott is anything to go by, writes Terry Ingram. On the Internet, phones and in the room, overseas Chinese and members of the local Chinese community repeatedly paid over the odds for the work of members of the art and craft of their forebears.
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Carved wooden statues from the Philippines were the star performers in the third session of the dispersal of the collection of the late Dr Peter Elliott in Sydney this week. The statues contributed nearly $200,000 to a further blow out in the total sold on the day of $982,490, bringing the total so far to $5.34 million IBP.
By Richard Brewster on 26-Aug-2015 (Exclusive to the Antiques Reporter)
A rare William White 1920 Royal Doulton figure The Coquette wearing a blue dress is a major feature of Abbeys Auctions forthcoming special sale from 10am Saturday August 29 at 480-482a Station Street, Box Hill.
By Richard Brewster on 13-Aug-2015 (Exclusive to the Antiques Reporter)
The late Neil Collister collection – comprising 163 lots of high quality furniture and rare old English porcelain – brought auction goers flocking to Philips Auctions August sale determined to buy items rarely seen on the auction market.
Names such as Dr Wall Worcester, Bow, Longton Hall, Nantgarw, Chelsea and Derby were the impetus for prices that well exceeded vendor expectations.
By Richard Brewster on 04-Aug-2015 (Exclusive to the Antiques Reporter)
Young's Auctions special sale from 9.30am Friday August 7 will be a strong reminder to auction goers of two famous Victorian families – one who was instrumental in the development of medal and sterling silver manufacture in the State and the other a pioneer of the Western District.
By Richard Brewster on 21-Jul-2015 (Exclusive to the Antiques Reporter)
The late Neil Collister was the sort of collector most auction houses would pay good money to have in the room at sale time.
There was always some item – be it smalls or antique furniture – that would grab his interest every time he frequented his favourite Melbourne or Victorian regional auction houses and his collection grew steadily.
By Richard Brewster on 06-Jul-2015 (Exclusive to the Antiques Reporter)
Sterling silver remained popular at Philips Auctions June 21 sale with bidders competing for items from a quality collection.
When gynaecologist and obstetrician Peter Elliott died last year he left a collection of art and antiques that is set to be the biggest single-owner art sale of the year.
Elliott's trove of remarkable tribal carvings, Chinese ceramics and paintings by William Robinson, Fred Williams, John Brack and Brett Whiteley will be auctioned in Sydney over three days from August 30, with expectations that it will raise more than $6 million, writes Michaela Boland in The Australian.
By Richard Brewster on 22-Jun-2015 (Exclusive to the Antiques Reporter)
Philips Auctions continual ability to attract quality jewellery items has resulted in another strong offering at its forthcoming sale from 6pm Monday June 22 at 47 Glenferrie Road, Malvern.
While catalogue estimates range from a few hundred dollars to many thousands, resident gemmologist Tanya Philips has once again ensured auction goers will not be disappointed – no matter what their favoured price range.
By Richard Brewster on 19-Jun-2015 (Exclusive to the Antiques Reporter)
A Schulim Krimper sideboard (containing a radio, record player and speaker) will be offered at Philips Auctions forthcoming sale from noon on Sunday June 21, sparking renewed interest in designer furniture of the 1950s and 1960s as many young unit dwellers search for well crafted items with simple but elegant lines to match their modern apartments.
By Richard Brewster on 17-Jun-2015 (Exclusive to the Antiques Reporter)
A sterling silver table snuffbox, linked to an unfortunate tragedy, is bound to intrigue both history buffs and auction goers when Gowans Auctions holds its forthcoming special sale from 10am on Saturday June 20 at 37 Main Road, Moonah in Hobart, Tasmania.
Featuring one of the first specimens of silver gilt lining in the Tasmanian colony, the box was made by former convict turned silversmith and medallist in Hobart, Charles Jones, and presented by William Gore Elliston to John Mezger during a special dinner at Mezger's Hotel in August 1848.
By Richard Brewster on 28-May-2015 (Exclusive to the Antiques Reporter)
A single owner collection of industrial models and scientific instruments – part of Leonard Joel's May Classic Furniture and Objects auction – signals an emerging category within the auction world.
With the auction to be held from 11am Saturday May 30 at 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, the single owner collection is a reflection of mankind's industrial and social past.
By Richard Brewster on 28-May-2015 (Exclusive to the Antiques Reporter)
A collection of Japanese ivory figures proved extremely popular with collectors and sold for four to five times its estimates at Philips Auctions latest sale on May 17.
The collection belonged to the late Bonnie Knight, who had been collecting artefacts and jewellery since she was a teenager and viewed netsukes as her favourite items.
By Richard Brewster on 17-May-2015 (Exclusive to the Antiques Reporter)
Autograph signatures of every Australian Prime Minister since Sir Edmund Barton will be auctioned from 2pm Tuesday May 19 by Mossgreen at 926-930 High Street, Armadale as part of its Australian & Colonial Antique & Historical sale.
While most of the signatures carry catalogue estimates of several hundreds of dollars, that of the third Prime Minister Chris Watson (1867-1941) is estimated at $10,000-$12,000.


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"Beyond the identification of a potential new COPD drug, the research team developed a cost-effective approach to study COPD at the molecular level across the entire lung, and then screen potential drug candidates," said James Kiley, PhD, director of the NHLBI's Division of Lung Diseases, who supported this work. "This work demonstrates the potential of using genomics data to drive clinical research."
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Joakim Noah was honored Monday as the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year, putting a bow on the center's incredible regular season leading the Bulls defense. Chicago finished the regular season ranked second in defensive efficiency and opponent field goal percentage, grabbed nearly 77 percent of its defensive rebound opportunities and allowed a league-best 91.8 points.
It was a picture-perfect season for the way head coach Tom Thibodeau wants his teams to play, and it was anchored by Noah. And during that regular season, the Defensive Player of the Year put on a number of defensive clinics in helping the Bulls to victory. Here are the five best:
5. vs. Houston Rockets, March 15 (6 defensive rebounds, 2 steals)
In one of the Bulls' most impressive defensive showings of the year, it was Noah who led the charge. Dwight Howard scored 12 points on 5 of 7 shooting and managed to grab five offensive rebounds, but the latter statistic was more a product of Houston shooting less than 36 percent from the field.
Howard was a non-factor most of the night and scored just two points after halftime, when the Bulls outscored the Rockets 35-16 to blow the game open. Noah also drew two offensive foul calls on Howard, one of which resulted in a technical foul on Houston's big man in the first half. One of Noah's two steals came at Howard's expense, too. The Bulls wound up holding the NBA's second highest scoring team to just 87 points, their fourth lowest output of the season.
4. at Los Angeles Lakers, Feb. 9 (9 defensive rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks)
With the Bulls leading 82-71 midway through the fourth quarter, 6:53 to be exact, Noah picked up his fifth foul on Chris Kaman, who was having one of his better games of the season. Thibodeau opted to keep his center in the game, and Noah rewarded him for it seconds later. On the next possession Noah swatted a Kaman shot attempt and finished the sequence off with a dunk to put the Bulls up 84-71. Noah played the final seven minutes and helped fend off a Lakers comeback.
And though Kaman scored 27 points, Noah corralled nine defensive rebounds, recorded two steals and blocked three shots in a key road win that got the Bulls back to .500 at 25-25. It was the last time the Bulls would be at .500, as they reeled off wins in nine of their next 10 games and never looked back.
3. vs. Miami Heat, March 9 (6 defensive rebounds, 4 blocks)
Noah's stats were impressive in the Bulls' 95-88 overtime win over the defending champs, but his impact was the real story. He managed six defensive rebounds and came up with four huge blocks, the last of which came against LeBron James with the game tied in the final two minutes of regulation. And that was the story, as James attempted zero free throw attempts in the game, the first time that had happened since December 2009, a span of 332 games.
James went just 6-for-15 in the painted area, struggling to get by the superb effort of Noah. And to cap it off, he scored two points and grabbed three rebounds (two defensive) in an overtime in which the Bulls outscored the Heat 9-2 to earn one of the most impressive wins of the season.
2. vs. Indiana Pacers, March 24 (8 defensive rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks)
Having lost to the Pacers in Indiana three days earlier, the Bulls needed a statement win back at the United Center. And they got it, thanks in large part to Noah's efforts. Counterpart Roy Hibbert missed all five of his field goal attempts and managed just one offensive rebound in 26 foul-plauged minutes, the Bulls out-rebounded the Pacers 46-42 and Noah filled the box score with eight defensive boards, four steals and three blocks.
The Pacers weren't necessarily playing their best basketball at the time, but it entered the Bulls into the conversation of Eastern Conference contenders, something Noah reiterated after the game.
1. vs. Sacramento Kings, March 15 (10 defensive rebounds, 3 steals, 5 blocks)
It would have been perfectly acceptable for Noah to take a night off mentally when the Kings came to town. He had just finished a stretch of games in which he guarded Memphis' Marc Gasol, Miami's Chris Bosh and LeBron James, San Antonio's Tim Duncan and Houston's Howard in a one-week span. The Bulls also had Kevin Durant and the Thunder on the schedule two days later, so the Saturday night matchup against Sacramento could have been a "coast" game.
Instead, Noah was as dominant as ever. He grabbed 10 defensive rebounds and four of his five blocks came against talented center DeMarcus Cousins, who needed 21 shots to score 25 points. Two of Noah's three steals led to his own layups, as he scored 21 points in the Bulls' 94-87 win. The only downside was that the Kings managed to grab 19 offensive rebounds, but they had just two in the final six minutes when the Bulls outscored them 22-15 to pull away.


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At CGI, we're committed to helping all of our stakeholders succeed. Our 68,000 professionals in 40 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific provide end-to-end IT and business process services that facilitate the ongoing evolution of our clients' businesses. CGI is committed to helping our clients achieve their business goals; to providing our professionals with rewarding careers; and to offering shareholders superior returns over time. At CGI, we are in the business of delivering results.
A focus on the fundamentals
- More than 35 years of long-term growth with 68,000 professionals in 40 countries
- Client proximity operating model that fosters local accountability for client satisfaction and success
- Global delivery capabilities through centers located on 5 continents
- ISO-9001 certified quality frameworks that result in CGI's on-time, on-budget delivery track record
- Industry expertise, end-to-end service offerings and rich IP-based solutions that advance clients' business goals
Our track record of on-time, on-budget delivery is rooted in CGI's quality and management processes, and our flexible global delivery model offers the right mix of on-site, onshore, nearshore and offshore sourcing to maximize value, access the best talent and ensure local accountability.
- Local accountability – We live and work near our clients to provide a high
level of responsiveness. Your local CGI team speaks your language,
understands your business environment, and collaborates to meet your
goals and advance your business.
- Committed experts – CGI's professionals have extensive industry,
business and technology expertise to help you succeed. In addition, a
majority of our professionals are company owners, providing an added level
of commitment to your success.
- Global reach – Our local presence is complemented by an expansive
global delivery network that ensures you have access to the best-fit
capabilities and resources to meet your needs 24/7.
- Comprehensive quality processes – CGI's investment in quality
frameworks and rigorous client satisfaction assessments provides for a
consistent track record of on-time, on-budget project delivery.
- Tangible innovation – Our full-offering strategy is complemented by a
broad portfolio of services and solutions that enable clients to optimize
business operations, better serve customers and drive growth. In close
collaboration with clients and partners, we apply cross-industry insights that
maximize current investments while taking advantage of new technologies and ideas.
- High-end business and IT consulting – Expertise to help grow your
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- IP-based solutions – Portfolio of 100+ mission-critical solutions that
reduce costs and create operational efficiencies.
- Financial services – Helping market-leading retail and wholesale banks,
capital markets and insurers reduce costs and improve the customer
- Health – Partnering with more than 1,000 health facilities, including 230
hospitals, 525 pharmacies and government agencies, improve health
business and clinical outcomes
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services and increase efficiency through successful transformation
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communications services providers across North America, Europe and
Asia Pacific
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gas and water clients, to build customer-centric business models and
achieve operational excellence
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extract more value from every aspect of their supply chain
- Manufacturing – Driving competitiveness and profitability for
manufacturers in multiple sectors, including aerospace, automotive, mining
and metals, chemicals, pulp and paper, high-tech and electronics
- Transportation – Working with leading airlines, airports, rail organizations,
and government transportation agencies, transit authorities and regulators,
to achieve profitable growth
- Post and logistics – Helping major postal organizations and logistics
companies stay ahead of a rapidly changing business landscape
- Retail and consumer services – Supporting clients in retail, consumer
services and wholesale distribution to optimize supply chains and enhance
the customer experience
Joining CGI gives you the opportunity to work closely with brand-name clients in both the commercial and government sectors.
- Air France
- Bell Canada
- BNP Paribas
- Bombardier
- BT Group plc.
- Carrefour
- New York City
- Pfizer
- Rio Tinto
- State of California
- Statoil
- TD Bank Financial Group
- U.S. Department of Defense
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Vodafone
- Volvo
CGI's continuous growth is a testament to the confidence clients place in us and
to the dedication of our professionals. At CGI, we feel a powerful sense of
ownership and accountability. That's why a majority of us are CGI shareholders.
The result for our clients: We are the full-service provider with the global
resources, industry expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to
achieve results.
Defining the essence of who we are
CGI's Constitution is the DNA of our company; it defines the essence of who we are and our culture. It's made up of the common dream, vision, mission and values that drive us as we strive together to build a global IT champion. With frameworks and programs founded upon this Constitution, CGI's professionals have the opportunity to participate in the life and development of their company, which, in turn, results in client loyalty and shareholder growth.
Our Dream
CGI is different from most companies. We have not only a vision and mission, as other companies do, but a dream:
"To create an environment in which we enjoy working together and, as owners, contribute to building a company we can be proud of."
This dream was first articulated by our founders Serge Godin and André Imbeau when they started CGI in 1976, and it has remained unchanged since then. It embodies two key principles—enjoyment and ownership. We strive to create an environment where our professionals enjoy working together and also feel empowered as owners to build their company and grow their careers.
At CGI, employees are called members because we feel a powerful sense of ownership and accountability. That's why the vast majority of us are CGI shareholders. CGI's ownership mentality is woven into all aspects of our management approach and gives our members the freedom to drive their careers, make decisions in the best interests of our clients, take part in the continuous improvement of our business and benefit from a job well done.
Our Vision and Mission
Guiding the fulfillment of our dream is our vision and mission. CGI's vision is as follows:
"To be a global world class information technology and business process services leader helping our clients succeed."
To achieve this, we've defined our mission as follows:
"To help our clients succeed through outstanding quality, competence and objectivity, providing thought leadership and delivering the best services and solutions to fully satisfy client objectives in information technology, business processes and management. In all we do, we foster a culture of partnership, intrapreneurship, teamwork and integrity, building a global world class information technology and business process services company."
Our Values
CGI's values define our core character as a company and guide our daily decisions and interactions.
Partnership and Quality
For us, partnership and quality are both a philosophy and a way of life. We constantly deepen our understanding of our clients' business and we develop and follow the best management practices. We entrench these approaches into client relationship and service delivery frameworks in order to foster long term and strong partnerships with our clients. We listen to our clients and we are committed to their total satisfaction in everything we do.
Objectivity and Integrity
We exercise the highest degree of independent thinking in selecting the products, services and solutions we recommend to clients. In doing so, we adhere to the highest values of quality, objectivity and integrity. We do not accept any remuneration from suppliers. We always act honestly and ethically. We never seek to gain undue advantages and we avoid conflicts of interest, whether real or perceived.
Intrapreneurship and Sharing
Our collective success is based on our competence, commitment and enthusiasm. We promote a culture of innovation and initiative where we are empowered with a sense of ownership in supporting clients, thus ensuring our profitable growth. Through teamwork, sharing our know-how and expertise across our global operations, we bring the best of CGI to our clients. As members, we share in the value we create through equity ownership and profit participation.
In all we do, we are respectful of our fellow members, clients, business partners and competitors. As a global company, we recognize the richness that diversity brings to the company and welcome this diversity while embracing the overall CGI business culture.
Financial Strength
We strive to deliver strong, consistent financial performance which sustains long term growth and benefits both members and shareholders. Financial strength enables us to continuously invest in our members' capabilities, our services and our business solutions to the benefit of our clients. To this end, we manage our business to generate industry superior returns.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our business model is designed to ensure that we are close to our clients and communities. As members, we embrace our social responsibilities and contribute to the continuous development of the communities in which we live and work.
Our Success
By understanding and adhering to our Constitution, we work together toward the same goals and continue to achieve the success that's brought us to where we are today. It represents our collective commitment and roadmap for meeting the expectations of all our stakeholders, satisfying our clients' business needs, providing rewarding careers and generating sustainable profitable growth—now and into the future.
Distinctive Programs and Benefits
CGI pays particular attention to the compensation, benefits and working conditions we offer. All of these are reviewed regularly based on our professionals' interests and needs and competitive market conditions.
The following represents our key company-wide programs.
Ownership programs
From our founding, CGI has operated based on the strong belief that our success comes from the strength and commitment of our shareholder members. When you join us, you have the opportunity to become an owner of your company. As owners, we all participate in and benefit from the value we help create. Our unique ownership programs put into practice our philosophy of intrapreneurship—our term for the ownership culture within CGI. Our ownership programs include:
- Share purchase plan: CGI will match your contribution dollar for dollar, up to the determined maximum. In addition, an additional amount corresponding to a set percentage of your salary can be invested in CGI shares.
- Profit participation plan: You'll participate in the rewards that come from CGI's growth; this plan distributes a portion of our profits based on the achievement of CGI's financial objectives and taking into consideration individual performance.
Compensation and benefits
CGI offers a competitive compensation that recognizes your experience and competencies. In addition, our benefit programs, including health and savings plans, provide you with financial security and peace of mind.
Achieving work/life balance
We firmly believe that the health and wellness of our members are crucial to both their own personal success and our collective success as a company. We are committed to improving their quality of life, and we demonstrate this commitment through the implementation of the following:
- Health and wellness program: Oxygen, our global health and wellness program, is made up of a multidisciplinary team of health experts who support our members in their efforts to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Oxygen is at the forefront of best practices in the field of workplace health and wellness. Members have access to an interactive platform that offers an impressive catalogue of health-related content and can access information about health services available in their local area. Oxygen also promotes healthy behaviours by organizing activities on both a local and a global scale, such as CGI's annual Walk Around the World event.
- Member assistance program: At CGI, we understand that challenging life situations impact our members' well-being. To help them address various challenges in their personal and professional lives, we provide free and confidential access to information, practical solutions and personalized support from professionals with the aim of improving their quality of life.
- Leave programs: CGI encourages our professionals to enjoy the time allowed for annual vacation and holidays in order to pursue their personal interests. Understanding that some life situations may require time away from work, CGI also offers a special leave program.
- Social clubs: To strengthen relationships between our professionals, CGI provides financial support and takes part in the organization of social activities, including some activities for family.
- Extracurricular activities: From serving the communities in which we live and work to participating in activities that build CGI's brand, we provide ample opportunities that support and nurture your interests.
Note: Benefits and working conditions may vary by region.
Life at CGI in their own words:
"CGI's entrepreneurial culture is a clear advantage for someone looking to build a strong resume. The benefits to your career include the ability to work on different projects for a range of clients, exposure to decision making at the leadership level, participation in business development activities, and being a part of applying leading edge technology. Combined, these benefits result in a well rounded career."
- Karim Fadel, Director
"Being a CGI member allows you to grow in your professional life as well as be a vital part of the surrounding community. There are different ways to get involved, with member programs for charity, health and wellness, all of which make you want to be engaged with the company after working hours."
- Eryn Burns, Consultant
"CGI's entrepreneurial culture empowers its members to make real business impacts, whether they have been with the company for many years or just a few days. I feel directly connected to the success of my team and our company. It is great to work for a place where new ideas are appreciated and recognized for their merit. CGI values its members as the strength of its business and fosters an atmosphere for continued growth and member satisfaction. It is truly a great place to work and build a career."
-Errol McEachron, Senior Consultant
"As a young professional, CGI maintains an environment that promotes growth by allowing members to gain experience in a variety of projects and roles. The responsibility and sense of ownership CGI cultivates is one that is ambitious yet fulfilling. It is challenging to find a corporation that provides new professionals with the opportunity to manage projects, address career goals, and continually apply and enhance skills in diverse fields, yet CGI does. This company truly cares about advancing its employees as well as its clients."
-Jessica Simpson, Consultant
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Plug & Chug" is the way churches have planned worship for years. You start with the same order of worship for every service, plug different hymns and readings into their respective slots, and chug right along. It makes the job of worship planner, usually done by the senior pastor, seem much easier. In a church in which the senior pastor or staff member does everything, worship needs to be cranked out lest it cause burnout. The problem with "plug & chug" is that it leads to "bore & snore." Worship becomes routine, and the encounter with a holy and transcendent God, domesticated. If worship is to become transformative, an offering of everything we are and have to God, then the "by-the-numbers" approach to worship design must find its place in the dustbin of bad ideas. The best way to achieve dynamic, authentic worship is to take its planning out of the hands of isolated individuals or functionary committees, and locate it with groups of people who are convinced that worship is a life-or-death matter. In this groundbreaking work, Cathy Townley demonstrates how worship teams, comprised of diverse groups of clergy and laity, long-time Christians and new believers, core and fringe members, are transforming the practice of Christian worship throughout North America. She shows the reader how worship teams come together around a core passion for the encounter with the Holy, how they channel the chaos of multiple understandings of God into a common experience of worship, and how the worship that comes out of such teams is rapidly becoming the primary way to reach the pre-Christian population of North America. Much more than a how-to approach, this volume offers worship leaders and teams guidance to transform the experience of worship into a life-changing time spent in the presence of God.


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One of the state's most recognizable structures — the state Capitol — was named Wednesday as one of Oklahoma's most endangered historic places.
Oklahoma's state Capitol joins list of most endangered historic places
"It is time to act now to fix the Capitol," Gov. Mary Fallin told members of Preservation Oklahoma Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Oklahoma's historic and cultural landmarks. "It is important that we maintain the Capitol. We can no longer let the Capitol go in disrepair and need.
"It's the face of Oklahoma," she said. "When someone walks up to this beautiful, historic building, this is the image that we give of the state of Oklahoma."
Fallin said she is concerned about safety issues in the nearly 100-year-old, crumbling building. Much of the electrical wiring is outdated and the plumbing system is failing. Pieces of limestone have fallen from the building's exterior and raw sewage leaks into the basement.
As many as 700 people work in the Capitol during the four-month legislative session.
Covered scaffolding has been in place since September 2011 on the southeast entrance of the Capitol to protect people from falling pieces of limestone. Those entering the building on the southeast side must use the handicapped entrance and walk under the 20-foot-long wood-covered scaffolding. Cautionary fencing also is in place along the south steps of the Capitol.
"Having the barricades and the cones outside and the yellow plastic fence is not one of my favorite sights," Fallin said. "I hate that for our state because when people come to visit to Oklahoma they come by our Capitol and wonder what's going on."
The precautionary steps were taken after an engineering firm found damage to the building's exterior limestone panels on the southeast and southwest sides of the building. It's expected that the damage exists throughout the building.
The Capitol was completed in 1917 and was listed as a national landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. Next year marks the centennial of when the original cornerstone of granite was laid.
"The state Capitol is one of our most beautiful buildings in the state of Oklahoma," Fallin said. "It's a living museum. It's the seat of our government."
Fallin has proposed the Legislature appropriate $10 million immediately for the Capitol. She is seeking $8 million to repair the exterior of the Capitol and another $2 million to develop a plan to repair and renovate the rest of the building.
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"We got that burning desire that, 'Hey this is starting to go like the 2011 season and we don't want that,' so we turned it around," senior wide receiver Brandon Turner said. "Actually, I wouldn't say turn it around. We got it started."
The foundation for a bounceback season was laid far earlier. Linebacker Brye French and slotback Bo Snelson, elected captains before spring practice began, prioritized discipline and details and accountability. All were in abundant supply when Navy won 10 games during their plebe year.
Facing a trek west, it was a team with three losses but the certainty its record did not accurately reflect its ability.
"That wasn't like that just happened," Snelson said. "It wasn't like we just showed up and put all the pieces together. We were working toward it. It was a growing process. That was something that came together just from our guys believing when other people were starting to fall off. Maybe that's what we needed, to shed some of that extra weight and for us to come closer together and become tighter as a unit."
Steadiness at the top
There was one obvious, unmistakable change in the Mids over the last two months. Starting quarterback Trey Miller aggravated a sprained ankle in the second half of the victory at Air Force. Freshman Keenan Reynolds entered and spurred Navy's comeback.
Miller missed the next game, during which Reynolds tossed three touchdowns against Central Michigan.
Navy won in Reynolds' first four starts, and he has yet to relinquish the job. In the Mids' first four games, they had 12 turnovers; in seven games since, they have five.
A new starting quarterback undeniably helped. But so did the old-fashioned steadiness Niumatalolo provided in his day-to-day message.
"Wins or losses, it's been consistent: 'Hey, go to work,'" French said. "When Monday rolls around, let's get our workout in and get ready for the next one. That's definitely been good leadership to see that, to not get complacent but not also freak out with the losses. That even keel, it's definitely been positive."
Even if Niumatalolo appreciated the early October pep talk from an assistant, his manner of thinking was going to take him down a rational path. It's why he was befuddled when he attended an alumni event and heard people suggest the season was over at the end of September.
The three losses came to teams on their way to a combined 30-6 record. And his belief in the quality of his players did not fluctuate from the start of the season.
"There's some people who lost to Mike Tyson who might have been good boxers, but if you get hit by one of his right hands, it doesn't take away from that you might be good," Niumatalolo said. "My point was that when we lost to those three teams early on, that [didn't] make us a bad team. Those teams are good. Now, we could have played better, but I didn't want us to jump off the Bay Bridge just because we lost to those three teams."
Navy didn't take such drastic measures. Instead, it simply bore deeper into an autumn of improvement, with more still to accomplish.
How much of it was thanks to just one victory? Probably not as much as the structure already in place before the season even started. Tradition, after all, still hasn't graduated in Annapolis.


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Serum parameters in the spectrum of coeliac disease: beyond standard antibody testing - a cohort study
1 Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, VU University Medical Centre, PO Box 7057, Amsterdam 1007 MB, The Netherlands
2 Department of Pathology, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam The Netherlands
3 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam The Netherlands
4 Department of Immunology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
BMC Gastroenterology 2012, 12:159 doi:10.1186/1471-230X-12-159Published: 12 November 2012
Invasive techniques are still required to distinguish between uncomplicated and complicated forms of CD.
We set out to investigate the potential use of novel serum parameters, including IL-6, IL-8, IL-17, IL-22, sCD25, sCD27, granzyme-B, sMICA and sCTLA-4 in patients diagnosed with active CD, CD on a GFD, Refractory coeliac disease (RCD) type I and II, and enteropathy associated T-cell lymphoma (EATL).
In both active CD and RCDI-II elevated levels of the proinflammatory IL-8, IL-17 and sCD25 were observed. In addition, RCDII patients displayed higher serum levels of soluble granzyme-B and IL-6 in comparison to active CD patients. In contrast, no differences between RCDI and active CD or RCDII were observed. Furthermore, EATL patients displayed higher levels of IL-6 as compared to all other groups.
A series of novel serum parameters reveal distinctive immunological characteristics of RCDII and EATL in comparison to uncomplicated CD and RCDI.


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Automatic Duck announces CS3 plug-in
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Automatic Duck has announced the development of Pro Import AE 4.0, the next version of its plug-in for Adobe After Effects. The software imports sequences from Xpress and Final Cut Pro, seamlessly layering them with all their associated data, including audio tracks. The main addition to v4.0 is CS3 compatibility, but it will also be a Universal Binary, and support FCP multiclips. Numerous other additions include increased import options, and the display of Motion particles and replicators within After Effects. Automatic Duck will be displaying the new plug-in at the NAB 2007 expo, starting April 14th in Las Vegas; the final product will go on sale this summer for $500.


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