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SAND(TM) Signs $900K Transportation Analytics Deal; SAND(TM)Analytic Server to Provide Capacity Utilization Analysis to Toll Highway Operator
Jun 05, 2003, 01:00 ET from SAND Technology
MONTREAL, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAND Technology(TM) (Nasdaq: SNDT) today announced that it has been awarded a competitive contract worth CA$900,000 for a data warehousing project to provide traffic and associated revenue reports to the management of 407 International Inc. 407 International owns and operates 407 ETR (Express Toll Route), an east-west toll highway located just north of Toronto. Under the terms of the contract, SAND will provide software and services to integrate data from both a PeopleSoft ERP system and operational transactions systems into a centralized analytic and reporting repository within a SAND Analytic Server. The company will also provide standard reporting and ad hoc query interfaces allowing 407 ETR management to easily run reports and conduct in-depth analysis of customer usage of their facilities. The contract includes ongoing customer support for three years after implementation, which is expected to be finished by the summer -- though 407 ETR can anticipate seeing the first usable business results substantially earlier. "What impressed us the most about SAND Technology was their ability, in a 24-hour period, to integrate our historical data and create a demonstration system that addressed our unique business requirements," said Dave Allred, CIO of 407 ETR. "This rapid response capability and our resulting ability to actually experience first-hand the system performance gave us the confidence to move forward on this project." "This is an important opportunity for SAND to continue to demonstrate to the transportation industry the value of the SAND Analytic Server as a high-performance information hub capable of providing speedy and easy management access to business data," said SAND CEO Arthur Ritchie. "While we have extensive experience in rail through customers like CN and BNSF and logistics with Lynx Express and FedEx, this is our entry into the expanding electronic toll road sector, where understanding customer usage is critical to efficient financial and infrastructure management." About 407 International Inc. 407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder, operator and manager of 407 ETR, which extends 108 kilometers east- west, just north of Toronto. 407 International Inc. is owned by a consortium comprised of the Canadian subsidiary of Cintra Concesiones de Infraestructuras de Transporte (co-owned by Grupo Ferrovial and Australian-headquartered Macquarie Infrastructure Group) and Canadian-based SNC-Lavalin. About the SAND(TM) Analytic Server An optimized platform for high-performance analytic applications, the SAND Analytic Server integrates virtually unlimited volumes of data from a variety of sources -- data warehouses, operational systems, and legacy or third-party databases -- in a fully-indexed analytical repository that can be rapidly deployed and quickly and easily accessed by business users. It boosts the performance of existing Business Intelligence architectures while reducing the need for involvement of specialist data management staff. The SAND Analytic Server is highly scalable to accommodate growth, fast and simple to update to accommodate business change, and fully supports 24x365 operations -- delivering on the promise of analytics @ the speed of business(TM) by immediately showing tangible business benefits and high overall return on investment. About SAND Technology(TM) SAND Technology empowers organizations worldwide with a better understanding of their business through a better understanding of their business data. SAND Analytic Server-based solutions include CRM analytics, web analytics, and other specialized "Business Intelligence" applications for government and security, healthcare, supply chain management, inventory and production optimization, financial analysis, and strategic planning. SAND's customer intelligence division, ClarityBlue(TM), is a world leader in providing large-scale CRM analytics systems integration solutions. SAND Technology has offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Central Europe, and is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol SNDT. For more information on Sand Technology visit www.sand.com Sand Technology, Nucleus, Nucleus Server, N: VECTOR, Nucleus Exploration Warehouse, Nucleus Exploration Mart, Nucleus Exploration Data Warehouse, Nucleus Octopus and MPSO are registered trademarks and, Nucleus Virtual Database (VDB), Nucleus Powered!, Nucleus E!, Nucleus Adviser, Sand Analytic Server, Sand Analytic Warehouse, Analytics @ the Speed of Business, and ClarityBlue are trademarks of Sand Technology Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Reform Act of 1995 and are intended to be subject to the safe harbour protection provided by this Act. Such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions and current expectations, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Some assumptions may not materialize and unanticipated events may occur which could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Competitive pressures, availability and cost competitiveness of competing products, timing of significant orders, management of potential growth, risks of new business areas, international expansion, decreased demand for computer software and services due to weakening economic conditions and market acceptance of the Sand Nucleus Product Suite are important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. More information about factors that potentially could affect Sand's financial results is included in Sand's current Annual Report and in Sand's reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Big B is shooting for the film in Europe
Amitabh Bachchan and R. Balki had a fruitful association in unique love story Cheeni Kum and Paa, a film on progeria. Now they have teamed up for Shamitabh and the megastar says that like their previous projects this one too is out of the ordinary and challenging.
"Each one of Balki's films with me have been novel, out of the ordinary and most challenging. Shamitabh is no different," said Big B when asked about how different is the experience of working with Balki in Shamitabh.
Currently they are shooting in Europe and the 71-year-old said that the experience so far has been exhilarating.
When asked if it is a coincidence that the film's title Shamitabh is very close to his own name, he said: "I do not have the liberty or the permission to reveal that yet, but on seeing the film there shall be greater clarity."
Shamitabh also marks the debut of Kamal Haasan and Sarika's daughter Akshara in filmdom. Southern star Dhanush, who is a big fan of Amitabh, too features in it.
This will be his second Hindi film after the hit Raanjhanaa and Big B describes his young co-star as an exceptional artist.
"He enjoys a huge fan and star following in his own territory in South, as well as in the project that he did in Hindi in Mumbai. I am not aware of him being an unabashed fan of mine, quite the contrary.
"Akshara's is a first effort, which does not look like a first," he said.
Apart from Shamitabh, Amitabh has said yes to "Shoojit Sircar's Piku."
"Vidhu Vinod Chopra's production directed by Bejoy Nambiar, and a few others have been green lighted. Once I get closer to their schedules, I shall be in a better position to talk of them," he said.

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Proteins with unstable 3-D structures help the microscopic animals withstand drying.
The University of Rhode Island neurotoxicologist and dean came to the U.S. for college in the 1980s.
The University of Rhode Island neurotoxicologist and dean came to the U.S. for college in the 1980s.
Viruses within Salmonella rapidly spread genes throughout the bacterial population during a gut infection, scientists show.
Researchers examine the firing patterns of interneurons throughout all layers of the somatosensory cortices of alert mice.
Fecal transplants from humans with irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety into mice lead to similar symptoms and anxiety-like behavior in the rodents, researchers report.
The 23-year-old neuroscience graduate student, born in Saudi Arabia and raised in numerous countries, came to the U.S. as a teenager to attend college.
Researchers employ an engineered microbe to destroy tumor cells in mice.
Researchers examine how underground microbes and nutrients affect plant populations.
Researchers describe how gene expression in different human brain regions is altered with age.
Ethanol triggers starvation-activated neurons, leading mice to overeat.
A visual motion-sensing brain region found in all four-limbed vertebrates displays unique properties in Anna's hummingbirds.


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Consumer Confidence Index Rebounds in April
May 11, 2011
The Present Situation Index increased to 39.6 from 37.5, while the Expectations Index rose to 82.6 from 81.3. The preliminary monthly results were based on a consumer survey done by the Nielsen Co. through April 14.
"Consumer confidence, which had declined sharply in March, posted a modest gain in April," said Lynn Franco, director of The Conference Board Consumer Research Center. The index fell about 8 points between February and March.
"Consumers' short-term outlook improved slightly, suggesting that the uncertainty expressed last month is easing," Franco said. "Inflation expectations, which had spiked, retreated somewhat in April. Although confidence remains weak, consumers' assessment of current conditions gained ground for the seventh straight month, a sign that the economic recovery continues."
Consumers' appraisal of present-day conditions, although mixed, improved in April.
Those stating conditions are "good" decreased slightly to 14.8% from 15%. Those stating business conditions are "bad" also declined slightly to 36.4% from 36.6%. Consumers' assessment of the labor market was more favorable than last month. Those saying jobs are "hard to get" declined to 41.8% from 44.4%, while those stating jobs are "plentiful" increased to 5.2% from 4.6%.
Consumers' short-term outlook, which had soured in March, improved moderately in April. While those expecting business conditions to improve over the next six months declined to 18.8% from 20.8%, those anticipating business conditions to worsen decreased to 14.2% from 15.5%.
Consumers were mixed about the labor market outlook for the next six months. Those expecting more jobs in the months ahead declined to 17.5% from 19.6%, while those anticipating fewer jobs declined to 19.0% from 20.5%. The proportion of consumers expecting an increase in their incomes improved to 16.7% from 15.2%.
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Made straight from the plátano macho, a cross between sweet bananas and starchy plantains. The fruit is allowed to warm for a few days, either by hanging in direct sunlight or heated slowly in an oven. The liquid that's released is collected and allowed to ferment. That's it. No sugar, no banana "flavoring," just straight fruit vinegar.
The result is bright, sweet, slightly sharp, with a distinct flavor of banana. Use it to add a little tropical note to your next vinaigrette or use it to deglaze a pan and drizzle the sauce over grilled meat. Excellent stuff.


text: Electric Bike Runs on Water and Magic PowderJesus Diaz10/04/10 9:00amFiled to: BikesSignaBicycleFuel CellsCellsHydrogen167EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink The Signa bike runs on fuel cells. But instead of making you carry hydrogen next to your butt, it uses a new, clever, safer method: It runs on cells full of a sand-like powder. You just have to add water. Advertisement The powder is sodium silicide, a safe substance that is not dangerous at all. When you add water to the cell, hydrogen gas is produced, which generates electricity. The cells weigh 1.5 pounds and they are hot-swappable. This means that you can easily plug in a new one after you reach its maximum 30-mile run.According to the company, they are working in making these cells more powerful, so they could be integrated in cars. [Wired]Reply167 repliesLeave a reply


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This year that is in 2011, the Easter Sunday has fallen on the 24th of April. Every year in countries all over the world, the Easter Day is celebrated as the day that Jesus Christ was resurrected. The Resurrection is believed to have occurred on the third day from the Friday on which he was crucified. The day of his crucifixion is known as the "Good Friday" and the Sunday that follows Good Friday is celebrated as the Resurrection Day or Easter Sunday as we know it now. Unlike Christmas, This Christian holiday does not have a fixed date. Depending on the condition of the sun, the moon and the earth, the date on which the Easter Sunday will fall on a particular year is decided and therefore, it is almost never on the same date on two following years.
The Vernal Equinox, which is the 21st of March, has a lot to do with deciding the date on which Easter Sunday would be celebrated. After March 21st, the first full moon is marked because the Sunday that would come following this particular full moon, would be considered as the Easter Sunday that year. The exact date may vary from year to year, but it must fall between 22nd March and 25th April each year. The Easter Holiday is the oldest of the Christian celebrations and it is a testament to the Christian belief that there is life after death in heaven for the virtuous and the pious.
However, the exact date of the Easter Sunday is not always agreed upon with mutual consent from both the western and the orthodox churches. The difference between the two lies in the fact that the western churches follow the Gregorian Solar Calendar in determining the date of the Easter Sunday, while the orthodox Churches of the East follow the Jewish Lunar Calendar in doing the same. The World Council of Churches had tried once in 1997 to form a new way to fix the Easter Day which would be accepted by both the Eastern and the Western churches, but although it came into effect in the year 2001, it has not been properly utilized by none of the two divisions.


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