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Applied Probability: Day School Plus Mazel
In 1985, I made a Rupert Holmes-style escape from the ghetto known as Manhattan's Upper West Side. I had been deeply immersed in Jewish life, from conception until college, but as a freshman at Brown University, I was encouraged to explore, even fetishize, the secular world — to such a degree that I boasted about having graduated without ever setting foot in Hillel or in the Judaic studies department.
Yet, in the years that followed, I went on to do everything I swore I would never do: become a "professional Jew"; live outside New York City; have a mortgage, a station wagon and — the biggest "never" on my list — send my own kids to Jewish day school. Nowadays, I find myself humming the Talking Heads song "Once in a Lifetime" on a regular basis: "You may ask yourself, 'Well, how did I get here?'"
"Here" is Northern California, where I work as a Jewish adult educator and direct a Jewish not-for-profit. I married my de facto bashert (predestined soul mate)— another Jewish professional, which does seem like destiny overkill — have a sizable mortgage and station wagon, and two kids who attend a Modern Orthodox day school. Actually, I have an explanation for all those aspects of my adult life, but it's the decision to send our kids to day school that really requires unpacking.
I am still suffering from the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder, developed after early indoctrination with a worldview that featured unmediated access to the biblical God and a simplistic theology based on reward and punishment. (The crib notes are available in Shalom Auslander's 2007 memoir, "Foreskin's Lament," published by Riverhead.) My mother used to say that they taught English as a second language at the yeshiva I attended for elementary school. We were all much happier with my Jewish high school, where I received a rigorous "secular" education in addition to the deep-text study skills and breadth of knowledge conveyed on the limudei kodesh — sacred studies side of the dual curriculum.
Ironically, it was in college that I began to appreciate certain aspects of my education: my ability to do close readings of texts, to argue philosophical and legal points like a Talmud scholar, to rapidly memorize long lists of names and dates in art history. My knowledge of the Bible was a significant boon to my study of Western literature, and the daily rigor of a dual curriculum made work-study (-party) less of a stretch.
Eventually, using the skills I had been taught in elementary school, and further developing the more sophisticated and nuanced understanding of Judaism I acquired in high school, combined with the stellar liberal arts education I received in college, I was empowered to revisit the texts and teachings of my youth and create an adult Jewish identity that felt compelling and vital. That was nice for me, but eventually, with two kids of my own, I wondered about how ontogeny would recapitulate in my particular progeny. With two young girls, one age 3 and the other 4, our search for an elementary school was guided by two sets of equations that rather neatly summed up our wild hopes and our mild angst:
Well-educated, Jewishly literate Mensch = Nature + Nurture [home + school + Jewish summer camp – Barney – Barbie] + Mazel.
Public School = social heterogeneity + my husband turned out fine.
Private School = unaffordable.
My personal experience plus the benefits of public school education (see No. 2, above), combined with a naive confidence in our own ability to instill Jewish values, convey knowledge and deliver the experiences that would lead our children to embody the amalgamation of our desires (see No.1 above), kept day school off our radar. That is, until a friend — some of our best friends send their kids to day school — challenged me to question the assumptions I was making based on my own experience: "Day schools today, especially here, are different. It's not your father's Oldsmobile." (How did she know my father had owned an Oldsmobile?!)
In the interest of being thorough, my husband and I were persuaded to attend information nights for prospective parents at the two local day schools. The community day school, where many of our friends sent their kids, made a good impression, but on the way out the door, I said, "I'm not interested in day school just so our kids will be with other Jews all day. Our kids will get the cultural and ritual stuff at home and in our [Conservative] synagogue. If they go to a day school, I want them to come out with strong text-study skills. I want them to be able to study Talmud, I want…."
My husband cut me off: "You want what you had, but with a different agenda."
Filled with skepticism, we went to the open house at the liberal Modern Orthodox day school, and of the five parents who happened to be there that night, representing the school's parent body, only one was traditionally observant. Not my father's Oldsmobile, indeed. The day schools I attended included some nonobservant families, but they were never allowed to serve as ambassadors for the school. I saw this as a strength, a sign of the school's clarity about its mission, and a radical acceptance of the demographic reality. I listened half-heartedly to the mission-vision-values spiel, the kindergarten teachers describing their classes, parents sharing from their experiences. I found it all impressive, but not enough for me to put aside my own baggage. Then came the question-and-answer session.
It was the tone that gave him away. A perfectly reasonable question delivered in a tone that led me to refer to him later as Mr. Triggered: "You say this is a comfortable place for people who aren't Orthodox, but what happens when my kid comes home from school, points to my plate at dinner and says: 'Dad, I learned that we're not supposed to eat that. It's not kosher.'?"
The principal responded: "We'll teach what we teach. At the same time, we respect what you do in your own home. But if you aren't prepared to explore the differences between the two with your child, this isn't the right school for you."
Well, almost. I asked my questions after everyone else had gone. I was pleased by many of the answers. Not all. But knowing that no place is perfect, it was clear to me that at least at this school, we could feel secure in the knowledge that our kids would be on track to become well-educated, Talmud-reading mensches. We also knew to prepare for some of the challenges ahead.
So on the day in second grade when the school ceremoniously gifted our daughter with her own siddur, explicitly Orthodox in the ways and means by which the user is expected to pray, we presented her with the gift of an eclectic assortment of other prayer books, telling her, "There are many ways people have found to talk to God. You can, of course, always use your own words, but we also wanted you to have lots of examples of how other people have thought about it."
Having made the decision to enroll our kids in a day school, we are hopeful about realizing our desires for their educational experience, but we are not smug. For 13 years, a good friend — whom I'll call Naomi, since that's her real name — and I received an identical education. She, too, came from an observant home. Yet, years later she called me in a panic because as the only Jew in her workplace, she was expected to field all her co-workers' questions related to Judaism. She asked, "Is [the holiday] Shavuot the one with the lulav [a palm branch used on a different holiday, Sukkot]?"
"Are you serious?
She was serious. I answered her, and when I started to express more amazement, she said, "Rachel, do you remember anything about trigonometry?"
I'd never been a good math student, and I didn't care about any of it after I'd mastered basic arithmetic. I just studied for the tests and retained nothing from algebra on.
"If I asked you what kind of math uses a hypotenuse, would you remember?"
I saw where this was going. "Is it used on Shavuot?"
But Naomi, who went on to work with a math professor on some project I couldn't even begin to describe, said, "I loved math, so I remembered everything about it. Not just for the tests, but for the love of it. You always loved the Jewish stuff, so you remembered it. It's not enough to go to day school. It's not even enough to do well there. You have to… and they have to cultivate the love for the subject to make it stick."
I am grateful and delighted by the love of learning being instilled in our kids at Oakland Hebrew Day School. They are on track to becoming well-educated mensches — and with a little more mazel (and their father's genes), they might even enjoy math.
*Rachel Brodie is the co-founder and executive director of Jewish Milestones. *


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A screenshot of the Japanese Tsunami crisis response page – 15th March 2011
When disaster hit in Japan, like everyone following the news, we wanted to do whatever was possible to help. We realised that Babelverse could be a big help to foreign aid teams, by allowing them to better communicate on the field.
So, during an all night coding marathon in an Central Athens flat, Josef & Mayel set up a dedicated and completely free service, meant to break down language barriers between aid teams, NGOs, media and locals.
Spent all night setting up interpretation service to #HelpJapan : http://babelverse.com I love what I do 😀— Mayel de Borniol (@mayel2b) March 15, 2011
With it, anyone fluent in English and Japanese could very easily make themselves available, so that anyone in Japan needing interpretation could call a single local number or Skype account (or even use their web browser) to automatically be connected with one of the available volunteer interpreters.
In Japan & need live interpretation? OR speak ENG/JPN & can volunteer time to interpret? #HelpJapan Goto http://t.co/X6EjstT via @babelverse— Babelverse (@babelverse) March 15, 2011
The response was amazing! In it's first 48 hours of operation, more than 100 bilingual (Japanese<>English) speakers volunteered their time (4 hours each on average, totalling more than 16 days of online time!)
Thank you!
We want to take the opportunity to thank our VoIP provider Tropo for sponsoring the cost of the local Japanese phone number as well as the NGO Translators Without Borders and all the others who spread the word.
.@Babelverse is real-time Japanese translation for crisis workers http://cot.ag/ejFaVw— Tropo (@Tropo) March 18, 2011
On-line platform for volunteer translators willing and capable of helping Japan: http://babelverse.com/— TranslatorsWB (@TranslatorsWB) March 27, 2011
A screenshot of the service page
All members of Babelverse are available to volunteer during any crisis situation. This is integral to being part of the Babelverse community.

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Okay so the first thing I thought of when I read the title "Orange you glad?" was my favorite joke as a child...ReplyDelete
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Who's there?
Banana who?
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Banana who?
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WHO'S there???
Orange who????
Orange you glad I didn't say banana again?!!!
Sorry I just could not resist... ok to be honest I didn't even try!! :) I'll be linking up tomorrow. Do we have to have a picture of ourselves?
um i love all 3 of these things. you are the cutest, i love parenthood too and your door is adorbsReplyDelete
i love your orange door girl! and you just look fabulous as always!ReplyDelete
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I'm totally watching Parenthood right now. :) Can't wait for Influence!!ReplyDelete
Well, one random thing about me is obvious above. I am a bit clueless when it comes to tecchy stuff. Oh, I fake it well enough--I blog over at http://sheshares.org and have to know a bit or two about code--but I guess I "cropped" the wrong part for my pic above! LOL!ReplyDelete
Looking forward to meeting you at Influence!
Agreed on the white tees! I have a thing for white tops and jackets, but man oh man, do they wear out fast. I was just looking at my white henley tee from last year, the one with the subtle lace ruffles, thinking it is looking a li'l sad these days... Off to Target! :)ReplyDelete
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I agree with your take of blog outfits, I love your style! The orange door is darling, I've always wanted a colored door. One day when I have a house, I think I would like red or maybe yellow.ReplyDelete
I love these pictures! That scarf is adorable. And I love your orange door!ReplyDelete
Oh Parenthood... if I were home in the evenings I would be watching that with the fiercest addiction. I watched the first season religiously, both my husband and I. It was real good.ReplyDelete
That scarf looks so cozy! I love it!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 3, 2012 at 9:20 AM
Too cute how your coffee mug matches your bracelet, and that orange door...perfect! What color is that Visiting from WIWW :), and now following your blog!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 3, 2012 at 9:40 AM
I like your outfit, and I just thought the other day that I need to buy a new long-sleeve white tee. Thanks for the reminder.ReplyDelete
I like Parenthood too, but I am watching on Netflix, so I am behind. :-(
Oops....Ugh! Please forgive the linky-image. It didn't pull my thumbnail so I gave the crop a shot. Disaster. But oh well, right. No one needs perfection. ;)ReplyDelete
ah! I'm loving Parenthood too. and thanks for tellings us about Minka Kelly's link to FashionABLE. I've been following the company a bit with all the Influence Conference talk (was really hopeful I could go, but not this year) and I'm really wanting a scarf! I think I'll put one on my birthday wishlist.ReplyDelete
and I love your orange door!!
I totally know I am supposed to comment on your outfit but I am loving your coffee cup!!!!!!!! :)ReplyDelete
Your outfit is great too but I wouldn't expect anything less from you! Glad you are up and feeling better!
Love this entire outfit! The comfy relaxed and well put together look of it all! This is something I would totally where.ReplyDelete
Must. find. white T. soon!
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We just discovered Parenthood, and I'm sad to leave it for a few days while at Influence. Maybe we'll bust through the whole thing and be caught up by then!ReplyDelete
I love the all neutral look! It really draws attention to your pretty face. That bracelet is a nice pop of color too!ReplyDelete
Found you over at WIWW.
We're really behind the times and just started season one of Parenthood on Netflix. Loving it! Excited to meet you at Influence!ReplyDelete
Looking as beautiful as ever, and I'm loving your necklace, flats, and yes, still your super cute haircut!!! :)ReplyDelete
Loving this neutral look with the turquoise accessories.ReplyDelete
Stopping by from WIWW.
Love the neutral palette and that last photo of you is just breathtaking. So in love with that scarf.ReplyDelete
aw, all of you ladies have so much fun at influence for me! i know you will!ReplyDelete
as for this outfit and your fab pixie cut, va-va-voom! LOVE!
Orange is my favorite color. I love the door! I'm all about repurposing and recycling! Thanks for hosting the link-up! See you next week!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 9, 2012 at 1:31 PM
Loving your outfit!! That scarf is perfect.ReplyDelete


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V8 Profiling Tool Window
The tool window is opened automatically when you stop the Node.js application you are profiling. If the window is already opened and shows the profiling data for another session, a new tab is added. Tabs that were opened automatically are named after the run configurations that control execution of the applications and collecting the profiling data.
If you want to open and analyze some previously saved profiling data, choose
isolate-<session number>. WebStorm creates a separate tab with the name of the log file.
Based on the collected profiling data, WebStorm builds three call trees and displays each of them in a separate pane. Having several call trees provides the possibility to analyze the application execution from two different points of view: on the one hand, which calls were time consuming ("heavy"), and on the other hand, "who called whom".
On this page:
- Toolbar
- Context Menu
- Top Calls Pane
- Bottom-up Pane
- Top-down Pane
- Flame Chart
- Selecting a Fragment in the Timeline
- Synchronization in the Flame Chart
|Available in
|Jump to source
|Click this button to navigate to the function definition.
| Top Calls
|Click this button to filter out light calls and have WebStorm display only the calls that indeed cause performance problems. Using the slider, specify the minimum Total% or Parent% value for a call to be displayed and click Done.
| Top Calls
|Expand Heavy Traces
|When a tab for a profiling session is opened, by default the nodes with heaviest calls are expanded. While exploring the trees, you may like to fold some nodes or expand other ones. Click this button to restore the original tree presentation.
| Top Calls
| Expand All/
Collapse All
|Click these buttons to expand or collapse all the nodes in the current pane.
| Top Calls
| Export to text file/
Export Timeline Chart
| Click this button to save the call tree in the current pane to a text file or the current timeline chart to a
.png file. Then specify the target file in the dialog box that opens.
|Click this button to navigate to the Help topic for the tool window.
|Click this button to close the V8 Profiling tool window.
|Click this button to open the selected fragment of the flame chart in a separate tab and have the selected fragment enlarged to fit the tab width so you can examine the fragment with more details.
|Flame Chart
Context Menu
The context menu is available only from items in the Top Calls, Bottom-up, and Top-down panes.
|Copy Call
|Choose this option to copy the name of the selected function and the name of the file where it is defined to the Clipboard.
|Choose this option to copy the name of the selected function, the name of the file where it is defined, and the measurements data. This may be helpful if you want to compare the measurements for a function from two sessions, for example, after you make some improvements to the code.
|Compare with Clipboard
|Choose this option to compare the selected with the contents of the Clipboard in the Difference Viewer that opens.
| Expand Node/
Collapse Node
|Choose these options to expand or collapse the selected tree node.
Top Calls PaneThe Top Calls pane shows a list of performed activities sorted in the descending order by the Self metrics. For each activity WebStorm displays its Total, Total%, and Self% metrics. For each function call, WebStorm displays the name of the file, the line, and the column where the function is defined. The diagram in the Overview pane shows distribution of self time for calls with the Self% metrics above 1%.
Bottom-up PaneThe Bottom-up pane also shows the performed activities sorted in the descending order by the Self metrics. Unlike the Top Calls pane, the Bottom-up pane shows only the activities with the Total% metrics above 2 and the functions that called them. This is helpful if you encounter a heavy function and want to find out where it was called from.
For each activity WebStorm displays its execution time in ticks and the Of Parent metrics. For each function call, WebStorm displays the name of the file, the line, and the column where the function is defined.
Top-down PaneThe Top-down pane shows the entire call hierarchy with the functions that are execution entry points at the top. For each activity WebStorm displays its Total, Total%, Self, and Self% metrics. For each function call, WebStorm displays the name of the file, the line, and the column where the function is defined. Some of the functions may have been optimized by V8, see Optimizing for V8 for details.
- The functions that have been optimized are marked with an asterisk (
*) before the function name.
- The functions that possibly require optimization but still have not been optimized are marked with a tilde (
~) character before the function name. Though optimization may be delayed by the engine or skipped if the code is short-running, a tilde (
~) points at a place where the code can be rewritten to achieve better performance.
Flame Chart
Use the multicolor chart in the Flame Chart tab to find where the application paused and explore the calls that provoked these pauses. The chart consists of four areas:
- The upper area shows a timeline with two sliders to limit the beginning and the end of a fragment to investigate.
- The bottom area shows a stack of calls in the form of a multicolor chart. When called for the first time, each function is assigned a random color, whereupon every call of this function within the current session is shown in this color.
- The middle area shows a summary of calls from the Garbage Collector, the engine, the external calls, and the execution itself. The colors reserved for the Garbage Collector, the engine, the external calls, and the execution are listed on top of the area:
- The right-hand pane lists the calls within a selected fragment, for each call the list shows its duration, the name of the called function, and file where the function is defined.
Selecting a Fragment in the Timeline
To explore the processes within a certain period of time, you need to select the fragment in question. You can do it in two ways:
- Use the sliders:
- Click the window between two sliders and drag it to the required fragment:
In either case, the multicolor chart below shows the stack of calls within the selected fragment.
To enlarge the chart, click the selected fragment and then click the Zoom button on the toolbar. WebStorm opens a new tab and shows the selected fragment enlarged to fit the tab width so you can examine the fragment with more details.
Synchronization in the Flame Chart
The bottom and the right-hand areas are synchronized: as you drag the slider in the bottom area through the timeline the focus in the right-hand pane moves to the call that was performed at each moment.
Moreover, if you click a call in the bottom area, the slider moves to it automatically and the focus in the right-hand pane switches to the corresponding function, if necessary the list scrolls automatically. And vice versa, if you click an item in the list, WebStorm selects the corresponding call in the bottom area and drags the slider to it automatically:
WebStorm supports navigation from the right-hand area to the source code of called functions, to the other panes of the tool window, and to areas in the flame chart with specific metrics.
- To jump to the source code of a called function, select the call in question and choose Jump to Source on the context menu of the selection.
- To switch to another pane, select the call in question, choose Navigate To on the context menu of the selection and then choose the destination:
- Navigate in Top Calls
- Navigate in Bottom-up
- Navigate in Top-down
- To have the flame chart zoomed at the fragments with specific metrics of a call, select the call in question, choose Navigate To on the context menu of the slection, and then choose the metrics:
- Navigate to Longest Time
- Navigate to Typical Time
- Navigate to Longest Self Time
- Navigate to Typical Self Time
You can also navigate to the stacktrace of a call to view and anlyze exceptions. To do that, select the call in question and choose Show As Stacktrace. WebStorm opens the stacktrace in a separate tab, to return to the Flame Chart pane, click V8 CPU Profiling tool window button in the bottom tool window.


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I know, I know. Not the best keyword-rich title for a recipe post, but these cupcakes lead to hanky-panky. I thought I better mention that right off.
Sometimes I just can't help myself. Off-the-wall recipe titles often trump SEO in my world. I understand that's not the best strategy for improving online search results, but it's so much more fun. Plus, I couldn't pass up this opportunity to mix cupcakes with sex.
According to a recent study by the Taste and Smell Treatment and Research Foundation, essence of pumpkin is the way to a man's heart. Or, at least to his boy parts.
Dr. Alan Hirsch and his smart-smelling colleague, Dr. Jason Gruss, conducted an in-depth plethysmographic (don't even ask) study on the food smells men find most sexually stimulating. Empirically documented through hemodynamic testing (so to speak).
The results are in and guess what, ladies? No need to wear high heels or buy expensive perfume (not that I do either). Just stick a doughnut in your pocket, munch on some licorice and sprinkle pumpkin pie spice in your hair. You'll be irresistible.
But, be careful. I'd think twice before setting bait for the doughnut guys.
The Top 10 Odors Male Volunteers Responded To
(actively responded to, like in a physically noticeable way)
1. Pumpkin pie and lavender
2. Doughnut and black licorice
3. Pumpkin pie and doughnut
4. Orange
5. Lavender and doughnut
6. Black licorice and cola
7. Black licorice
8. Doughnut and cola (doughnuts and cola? seriously? who are these guys?)
9. Lily of the valley
10. Buttered popcorn
So — the way to a man's heart (with a stop here and there) is through pumpkin pie spice and doughnuts? I bet men wish the reverse was that simple.
Doughnuts versus shiny, sparkly things.
Men are from Mars via Dunkin' Donuts and women are from Venus via the jewelry store (or in my case, Bent Gate Mountaineering).
Here's a recipe for love ~
Gluten-free pumpkin pecan boyfriend bait cupcakes
(I threw in some chocolate so the ladies would also be in the mood)
what you need
1 and 1/2 cup Pamela's Gluten-Free Baking & Pancake Mix
1 and 1/2 teaspoon 5-spice blend *
1/3 cup organic Turbinado sugar (or another form of sugar)
1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla (I used Madagascar vanilla — sniff and swoon)
1 and 1/2 cups pumpkin purée (I used Farmer's Market canned organic pumpkin pie mix, it smells divine)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, but recommended for obvious reasons)
what you do
• In a medium bowl, whisk together Pamela's mix with the 5 spice blend. Set aside.
• Place melted coconut oil and sugar in mixer bowl and mix on medium speed until well blended. Blend in eggs (one at a time), vanilla and pumpkin pie purée.
• Slowly add dry ingredients and mix on low speed until well blended.
• Fold in chopped pecans and chocolate chips.
• Fill paper-lined muffin tins 3/4ths full and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 22 to 26 minutes (depending on your oven temperature), or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. You can also use silicone baking cups.
• Cool on wire rack and see what happens.
* I use Frontier Chinese Five Spice powder. Oh my gosh, the research team should have set their standards higher than doughnuts and popcorn. This stuff is heavenly. It's a bit exotic though, so if you want to play it safe, use cinnamon (1 teaspoon) and nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon).
* I didn't make this research story up. Here's the official study. Anybody up (no pun intended) for a gluten-free version of this research?
You might also like the smell of garam masala and Moroccan stew. Very sensual.
Peace, love and sexy cupcakes.
P.S. I almost forgot. These cupcakes are wonderful! Top with cream cheese frosting or vanilla ice cream and serve at your own risk. And selectively.
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Social Engineering
Important! The Office of Information Technology does not request account information (such as your password) by e-mail. If you receive such a message, it is what is known as a phishing attack. This is a criminal attempt to acquire sensitive information from would be victims.
Social Engineering is a technique used to trick an individual into giving up sensitive information that can be used in a criminal activity. Most often the targeted information is credit card and banking information, followed by social security numbers and passwords. The social engineer may use e-mails, voice messages, or even in person visits masquerading as a legitimate, trusted source.
The language used by the Social Engineer is often persuasively urgent, such as: "please enter your password before your account expires" or "we recently experienced technical problems with our computer system we need your assistance to validate your information, please enter your information on our website."
"Phishing" is a term used to describe fraudulent e-mail messages that masquerade as a bank, credit card company, or retailer asking you to provide personal data through a web page.
Never provide passwords, banking information, or personally identifiable information, based on instructions sent to you via email or an unsolicited voice mail message. More information is available at www.antiphishing.org.
Read more about how the Office of Information Technology is using Phishing Education and Self-Phishing to help educate the AU community.
Spear Phishing is a targeted attack, like Phishing comes from a trusted source; however, it appears to come from someone with authority in your organization. Sophisticated groups seeking financial gain or industry specific secrets generally perpetrate spear phishing.
"Vishing" is social engineering using the telephone. A voice message is left asking you to provide credit card or other personally identifiable information, or a person calls and claims to be from "Microsoft" or something similar, calling about the security of your computer. This technique takes advantage of peoples familiarity and trust in our telephone systems.
VoIP, Voice over IP, are telephones that use the Internet to transmit the call and are more easily exploited by hackers. As with other forms of social engineering, stay cautious. If in doubt, call or visit the institution requesting personally identifiable information or access to your computer.


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Browns running back Trent Richardson isn't the only tailback on the wrong side of an offseason assault lawsuit. According to CourthouseNews.com, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy has been sued for assault, too.
The alleged incident occurred on a "party bus" McCoy rented in December 2012, for a trip from Philadelphia to New York City. The plaintiff, a female suing under the "Jane Roe" pseudonym, alleges that McCoy and/or his bodyguard (John Doe a/k/a "Big John") punched the plaintiff in the face, held her down and poured a beverage over her, and ejected her from the bus, all of which occurred after she complained about being sprayed with water.
After others on the bus complained about the plaintiff being stranded along the side of the road, McCoy allegedly allowed her back on the bus but then left her at a rest stop. The plaintiff claims that she reported the incident to New Jersey police.
The lawsuit, filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, seeks more than $50,000 in damages for assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false imprisonment, and negligence.


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Treewhispers is an ongoing international collaboration awakening our heartfelt connection to trees. The art installation features paper rounds that hang from ceiling to floor reminiscent of tree trunks. Each round highlights its maker's connection to trees with stories, poetry and art. We invite you to experience this forest of inspiration and explore your connection to trees.


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Rockleigh, N. J. (Jan. 9, 2014) - Complementing this week's announcement of an updated Sensus Connect, which offers a dynamic portfolio of on-board infotainment and navigation solutions through cloud-based services, Volvo Car Group also announced it would be the first to market a unique user experience with Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading Internet radio service.
Leveraging Volvo's ongoing partnership with Ericsson to offer cloud-based connectivity to its customers, Sensus Connect will provide the first fully integrated Pandora solution. With Pandora, listeners can tailor their own radio experience and engage the radio intuitively while discovering new music.
Using Pandora with Sensus Connect is seamless. While some automakers currently enable users to connect to Pandora via their phone, Volvo's solution resides in the cloud and can be conveniently accessed when Pandora is selected in the car. So Volvo drivers can choose to stream Pandora via a data connection provided by the built-in modem or their smartphone.


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Advanced Micro Devices on Tuesday said it will start shipping next-generation Opteron server chips based on the new Bulldozer architecture starting in the third quarter next year.
The first Bulldozer server chips are code-named Interlagos and will come with up to 16 cores, said Phil Hughes, an AMD spokesman. The chips are designed for mid- to high-end servers and will replace existing Opteron 6100 chips, which are code-named Magny-Cours and contain up to 12 cores.
The Interlagos processors will be in production starting in the second quarter and can be plugged into existing servers with Opteron 6100 chips, Hughes said. The Interlagos chips are socket-compatible with the older servers based on Magny-Cours chips, which should enable fast transition for server customers.
AMD has also said that next year it would release Bulldozer chips code-named Valencia, which will contain up to eight cores and should replace existing quad- and six-core Opteron 4100 chips. Hughes declined to provide further guidance on when those chips would be released.
The Bulldozer microarchitecture was built from the ground up by AMD and brings new features to boost speed and save power. In internal benchmarks, the company has measured up to a 50 percent performance improvement in Bulldozer chips compared to predecessors.
To improve performance, the new architecture brings flexibility in the way tasks are executed across processor cores. Processor cores can be paired to share components inside a CPU. For example, the architecture can share specialized components like the floating point unit between two CPU cores, providing a wider pipe to execute more operations per clock cycle. This flexibility also reduces the size of chips, as they require fewer components, and the execution efficiency results in power savings.
The Bulldozer chip, with its multiple cores and improved internal bus architecture, is competitive, said Jim McGregor, chief technology strategist at In-Stat.
But the server market moves at a slow pace, so market reaction won't be visible for six to 12 months, McGregor said.
"Until we get the parts tested and verified, it's going to be hard to judge," McGregor said.
The new architecture will also put AMD in an interesting competitive position against Intel, which dominates the server market. AMD may have an advantage on the number of cores it offers in chips, but Intel's domination may not end anytime soon, McGregor said.
Intel is expected to release Westmere-EX server chips, which will pack in 10 cores, to succeed processors code-named Nehalem-EX, which include up to eight cores and are considered the company's fastest processors to date. The release date for Westmere-EX chips has not yet been announced.
Intel held 93.5 percent of the x86 server processor market during the second quarter this year, while AMD's share was 6.5 percent, according to a study released by IDC in August.
The Bulldozer architecture also provides the building blocks for AMD to develop future generations of chips, McGregor said. In addition to multiple cores, the company could add different types of cores to server chips as it looks to boost system performance.
AMD has already talked about integrating graphics processors inside future server chips to boost the performance of certain math, scientific and imaging applications.
AMD last week also updated its server road map, announcing plans to release a 20-core chip code-named Terramar in 2012 to succeed Interlagos. The Terramar chip will be targeted at two- to four-socket systems. The company also announced a 10-core chip code-named Sepang, which will also be released in 2012 and succeed the eight-core Valencia chips.
The company said that the server chips to be released in 2012 will come with improved power management and virtualization capabilities.


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For the 2012 model year, "Innovation for All" again takes many forms – from the enhanced 530-horsepower Nissan GT-R and the totally redesigned, 5.2 L/100 km second-generation Nissan Versa Sedan to the segment-redefining Nissan NV commercial vehicle lineup.
Following is a brief overview of the changes, refinements and enhancements to the complete 2012 Nissan lineup. Full information and specifications on each vehicle will be available closer to each model's on-sale date.
The big news for the Nissan car lineup – is the all-new Versa Sedan. The full 2012 Nissan car lineup includes Maxima, Altima Sedan and Altima Coupe, Sentra and Sentra SE-R, Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback and cube. Details on the 2012 enhancements and updates for each vehicle follow.
2012 Nissan Versa Sedan
The all-new, second-generation 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan is designed to redefine compact car value – giving buyers everything they want and need in one stylish package. With a sophisticated exterior design, well-appointed interior and exceptional room for five adults – including more rear legroom than many mid-size sedans – the new Versa would be an exceptional value if the enhancements stopped there. Yet there is much more to the "ground up" transformation than that, including the utilization of smart technology to create a next generation eco-drivetrain delivering responsive performance, better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions.
Key features of the all-new 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan include:
• All-new front-wheel drive global "V" platform, which utilizes nearly 20 percent fewer platform components and weighs around 150 pounds less than the previous "B" platform
• Second-generation 1.6-litre HR16DE 4-cylinder engine, which includes a range of cutting-edge technologies such a dual fuel injector system that allows a wider injection of fuel, with the smaller nozzles delivering a finer spray (approximately 57 per cent finer than the previous generation single injector design's particle size) to help achieve more complete combustion
• A next-generation Xtronic CVT® transmission that adds an auxiliary gearbox using planetary gearing, helping enhance efficiency
• Fuel economy rated at 6.7 L/110 km (42 mpg) City, 5.2 L/100 km (54 mpg) Highway and 6.0 L/100 km (47 mpg) Combined with the CVT transmission (7.5/5.4/6.6 L/100 km or 38/52/43 mpg with the 5-speed manual transmission)
• An all-new exterior design offering a fresh design character that is both sophisticated and aerodynamic
• An open, airy, high-quality interior look and feel, including available upgraded cloth, 60/40-split fold-down rear seat and Fine Vision instrumentation
• A long list of standard and available equipment, including available Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and an in-dash 5-inch touch screen navigation system with XM NavTraffic® (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and USB input for iPod® and other compatible devices
The 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan is available in three models – 1.6 S, 1.6 SV and 1.6 SL. It is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in late summer 2011.
2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback
The 2012 Nissan Versa carries over the popular first-generation design. It is once again offered in 1.8 S and 1.8 SL models, each equipped with a 122-horsepower 1.8-litre DOHC 4-cylinder engine. The Versa Hatchback S is offered with a choice of 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic, while the Hatchback 1.8 SL is available with a choice of 6-speed manual or with Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT® transmission.
Versa continues to provide excellent fuel efficiency for 2012 without sacrificing performance or roominess and includes a long list of standard equipment that is anything but entry-level. In the case of the Hatchback, available features include: Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) Nissan Navigation System and a power moonroof mark Versa as truly up-to-date and exceptional.
Key features of the 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback include:
• Excellent fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance or roominess
• One of the highest standard horsepower/torque ratings and largest interiors in the entry-level segment
• A long list of standard and available equipment, including available Nissan Navigation System, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately).
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Vehicle Dynamic Control System (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist (BA) and now standard on all models
• A moonroof is now available on S models in the Moonroof Package
The 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback is available in two models – 1.8 S and 1.8 SL. It is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in summer 2011.
2012 Nissan Maxima
The flagship Nissan Maxima continues to set the bar for Nissan sedans, combining breakthrough sports sedan styling, a driver-oriented cockpit, ample comfort and luxury for passengers and an advanced drivetrain anchored by Nissan's legendary VQ-series V6 engine.
For 2012, the iconic Maxima receives a refreshed exterior – with a new front grille design, new rear combination lights, and new 18-inch and 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheel designs. Inside, the roomy Maxima interior's enhancements include a new meter cluster illumination colour (white), new Dark Piano-hairline trim, a new Atlantic Cherry wood tone trim and a new Beige interior colour. There's also a new audio segment display and new audio/HVAC knob design.
Maxima is again offered in one well-equipped 3.5 SV model – along with several special equipment packages. The 3.5 SV with Sport Package includes 19-inch wheels in Light Silver finish and tires, sport-tuned suspension, HID headlights, rear spoiler, premium leather-appointed seats, paddle shifters, RearView camera and much more. The 3.5SV with Premium Package includes the unique Dual Panel Moonroof, HID headlights, premium leather-appointed seats, Atlantic Cherry wood tone interior trim accents, power rear window shade, RearView Monitor and much more. In addition, the 3.5 SV Navigation Package offers such features as Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System, DVD playback capability and more.
In addition, a new exterior colour is offered for 2012: Meteorite Brown.
Key features of the 2012 Nissan Maxima include:
• Standard 290-horsepower 3.5-litre DOHC 24-valve VQ-series V6 engine
• Standard Xtronic CVT® with manual and "DS" (drive sport) modes with available paddle shifters
• Independent front strut/independent multi-link rear suspension
• A wide range of available technology, including a Bose® premium audio system, RearView Monitor and Nissan Hard Drive Navigation system with XM NavTraffic? Real-Time Traffic information and XM NavWeather™ (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and Voice Recognition
• Available equipment packages include Sport Package, Premium Package and Navigation Package
The 2012 Nissan Maxima is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide this fall.
2012 Nissan Altima Sedan
The Nissan Altima Sedan continues to provide an innovative combination of quality, exhilarating performance, sporty design and exceptional value in the mid-size sedan class. For 2012, Altima Sedan is again available with a choice of a 175-horsepower 2.5-litre inline 4-cylinder or 270-horsepower 3.5-litre V6 engine.
The 2012 model year adds Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System to the Luxury Package
Key features of the 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan include:
• Sporty, distinctive exterior design
• Available power sliding glass moonroof
• Standard Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) designed for fluid-feeling performance and efficient operation – V6 utilizes an advanced, performance-tuned controller with adaptive logic
• Front suspension design with advanced geometry, equal-length half shafts that are almost parallel to the ground – virtually eliminating torque steer
• Rear suspension design with an emphasis on nimbleness and ride comfort
• Roomy yet sporty interior space with innovative amenities, including Fine Vision gauge display instrument panel, standard Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition, convenient covered storage compartments and nine cup or bottle holders
• A range of available popular comfort and convenience features, including Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Bluetooth® Audio Streaming, RearView Monitor and Nissan Navigation with XM NavTraffic® and NavWeather™ Real-Time Traffic Information services (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
The 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan is available in three models – Altima 2.5 with manual transmission or CVT, Altima 2.5 S CVT and Altima 3.5 SR CVT. It is on sale this summer at Nissan dealers nationwide.
2012 Nissan Altima Coupe
The 2-door Nissan Altima Coupe, like its 4-door Altima Sedan stablemate, offers high quality and high value – while adding an extra touch of aggressive coupe styling for Altima customers seeking a more personal expression of individuality and sporty appearance. For 2012, Altima Coupe is again available with a 175-horsepower 2.5-litre inline 4-cylinder or 270-horsepower 3.5-litre V6 engine, each offered with a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT®
Key features of the 2012 Nissan Altima Coupe include:
• Unique exterior design stands out in a crowd of sedan-based 2-door models with magnetic, perfectly proportioned styling and a shorter wheelbase, shorter overall length and lower height than the Altima Sedan
• 10 cm (4.0-inch) shorter wheelbase than Altima Sedan [267.5 cm (105.3 inches) versus 277.5 cm (109.3 inches)] for enhanced style, handling and maneuverability (including a smaller turning radius)
• 24.8 cm (9.8-inch) shorter overall length, with reduced rear overhang, than Altima Sedan [459.4 cm (180.9 inches versus) 484.3cm (190.7 inches)]
• 5.3 cm (2.1-inch) lower overall height than Altima Sedan [142.1 cm (55.9 inches) versus 147.4 cm (58.0 inches)]
• Unique 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and tailpipe finishers (3.5 SR models)
• A long list of user-friendly technology features includes standard Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition and available Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, advanced touch-screen navigation system with XM NavTraffic® and NavWeather™ Real-Time Information services (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and RearView Monitor
The 2012 Nissan Altima Coupe is available in two models – 2.5 S and 3.5 SR CVT. It is on sale this summer at Nissan dealers nationwide.
2012 Nissan Sentra
For 2012, the popular Sentra compact sedan continues to be offered in a range of models – Sentra 2.0, 2.0 S, 2.0 SL and the performance-oriented Sentra SE-R and SE-R Spec V. Each combines a stylish compact exterior with outstanding roominess and amenities, responsive, fun-to-drive performance and unexpected versatility.
Sentra 2.0 models feature a standard 140-horsepower 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine and a choice of 6-speed manual transmission or fuel-efficient Nissan Xtronic CVT®. Sentra SE-R is equipped with a 177-horsepower 2.5-litre inline 4-cylinder with Xtronic CVT® and SE-R Spec V offers a potent 200-horsepower 2.5-litre inline 4-cylinder and a 6-speed manual transmission.
SE-R and SE-R Spec V models include unique sporty exterior and interior designs and exclusive wheel/tire offerings. Sentra is also available with a range of amenities ranging from the luxury of heated leather-appointed seating to the convenience of the Nissan Intelligent Key® keyless entry system.
Key features of the 2012 Nissan Sentra and Sentra SE-R include:
• Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
• Independent strut front suspension with stabilizer bar
• Torsion beam rear suspension with integrated stabilizer bar
• Sport tuning for SE-R Spec V suspension, which includes higher rate springs, shocks and dampers
• Attractive, high quality interior design with instrument panel layout that incorporates the transmission shift lever
• Roomy, comfortable interior with long list of available amenities
• Sport-type front bucket seats with silver stitching and embroidered SE-R logo
• Unique SE-R seat fabrics, meter cluster with two additional gauges (G-meter and oil pressure), aluminum pedal pads
• Available 8-speaker 340-watt Rockford Fosgate-powered AM/FM/CD system SL, (SE-R)
• Available range of unexpected amenities, including leather-appointed seating and Nissan Navigation System (SD Card-based) with 5.0-inch colour screen and XM NavTraffic® Real-Time Traffic Information (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
The 2012 Nissan Sentra is available in five models: 2.0, 2.0 S, 2.0 SL, SE-R and SE-R Spec V. It is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in summer 2011.
2012 Nissan cube®
Now in its fourth model year, the innovative Nissan cube® again features standout styling – with an asymmetrical rear window, refrigerator-style rear door and wide range of personal accessories.
The front-wheel drive cube® is built on Nissan's proven B-platform and is offered with a standard 122-horsepower 1.8-litre DOHC 4-cylinder engine and a choice of Nissan's advanced, smooth shifting Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) or 6-speed manual transmission.
MY12 changes include an attached front passenger seat armrest on S and SL models. Five new exterior colours will also be offered for 2012.
Key features of the 2012 Nissan cube® include:
• Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, available Automatic Temperature Control and RearView Monitor
• Available premium audio, including Rockford Fosgate subwoofer with six upgraded speakers, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Interface System for iPod®
• More than 40 individual accessories are offered – allowing cube® owners to personalize their vehicles to reflect their own tastes and needs
The 2012 Nissan cube® is available in two well-equipped models: cube® 1.8 S and cube® 1.8 SL. It is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide this winter.
In 2011, Nissan ushered in a new era of mobility with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF™, the world's first affordable, zero-emission car. It is just the beginning of the "no gas, no tailpipe" zero-emission era, with several additional Nissan and Infiniti electric vehicles already announced or in development. Like the Nissan LEAF, future Nissan EVs promise to satisfy real-world customer requirements for performance, style, comfort, utility, quality, durability and value.
2012 Nissan LEAF™
The Nissan LEAF, a medium-size hatchback that seats five adults comfortably, has a range of 160 kilometres (U.S. LA4 cycle) on one full charge, satisfying real-world consumer requirements. It is powered by a lithium-ion battery composed of 48 compact modules and a high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor generating 107 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. This combination provides a highly responsive, fun-to-drive experience that is in keeping with what consumers have come to expect from traditional, gasoline-powered vehicles. Unlike internal-combustion engine-equipped vehicles, LEAF's powertrain has no tailpipe and thus no emission of CO2 or other greenhouse gases while being driven.
The Nissan LEAF can be charged up to 80 percent of its full capacity in 30 minutes when equipped with a quick charge port and using a DC fast charger. Charging at home through a 220V outlet is estimated to take approximately seven hours. The advanced lithium-ion battery pack carries an industry-competitive warranty of 8 years or 160,000 kilometres.
Key features of the 2012 Nissan LEAF include:
• Distinctive exterior styling characterized by sharp, upright V-shaped design featuring long, up-slanting LED headlights with a blue internal reflective appearance
• Standard rear spoiler, flat underbody with rear diffuser and aerodynamically shaped LED taillights
• Attractive 5-spoke 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels mounted with P205/55R16 Bridgestone Ecopia tires
• A roomy interior with a pleasingly modern design with blue instrument panel highlights and instrument illumination, a "floating" piano black C-stack and a 60/40 split folding rear seat
• Unique EV-IT designed interface utilizing CARWINGS telematics (no charge for 36 months) connected to a global data centre
• Standard Nissan Navigation System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
• RearView Monitor and HomeLink® Universal Transceiver standard on SL models
• Safety systems include six air bags, 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
The 2012 Nissan LEAF is offered in two well-equipped models, the LEAF SV and LEAF SL. The LEAF SL includes a photovoltaic solar panel spoiler that supports charging of the 12-volt battery for car accessories, fog lights, auto on/off headlights, cargo cover and more. It is scheduled to be available in fall 2012.
Nissan's 2012 sports car lineup once again includes four dynamic, authentic driving machines – the unequalled Nissan GT-R, the stunning 370Z Coupe, the NISMO 370Z and the open-air 370Z Roadster. The Nissan GT-R introduces a new special edition model, while the iconic Nissan Z? remains essentially unchanged for 2012. Details on each vehicle follow.
2012 Nissan GT-R
For 2012, the new Nissan GT-R "Black Edition" will be available in Canada. The "Black Edition"– has a new look, new wheel design and, most important to fans of pure power, more horsepower under the hood.
The 2012 Nissan GT-R's advanced VR38DETT 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 now produces 530 horsepower (versus the previous 485 horsepower) and 448 lb-ft of torque (versus the previous 434 lb-ft) – a result of modifying the boost pressure of the turbocharger, valve timing and air fuel ratio, and through reduced intake air resistance created by enlarging the inlet pipe diameter. In addition, exhaust air resistance was reduced through use of an enlarged diameter exhaust pipe.
GT-R's already impressive aerodynamic performance has been improved for 2012 with downforce increased by about 10% and the coefficient of drag reduced to 0.26 (from 0.27).
Inside, the revisions for 2012 include new carbon fiber trim and upgraded materials. The Black Edition adds custom red and black Recaro® leather-appointed seats, red and black interior trim and a dark headliner.
Key features of the 2012 Nissan GT-R "Black Edition" include:
• Enlarged fascia and grille openings that help reduce air resistance inside the engine compartment; the volume of air that cools the front brakes and passes through the radiator is also increased
• Improved fuel economy estimates of 13.9 L/100 km city and 9.3 L/100 km highway
• Built on an exclusive Premium Midship platform, which enables the use of the world's first independent rear transaxle ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system
• Newly designed, lighter weight and more rigid forged aluminum 20-inch wheels, once again manufactured by RAYS®
• The Black Edition features special metallic black six-spoke RAYS® lightweight wheels in place of the Premium model's 10-spoke design
• A cockpit-style instrument panel with a large centre-mounted tachometer and multi-function display – which includes mechanical and driving information, as well as an on-board driving recorder
• Standard specially designed 11-speaker Bose® sound system with speakers mounted in rigid aluminum die cast panels
• Six exterior colours are available, including two new colours: Deep Blue Pearl and Jet Black
The 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition is available now through official "GT-R certified" Nissan dealers across Canada.
2012 Nissan 370Z Coupe/NISMO 370Z
For 2012, the Nissan 370Z Coupe remains one of the most vibrant and dynamic sports cars available in North America. The 370Z Coupe is again available in three models, 370Z Coupe and 370Z Coupe Touring and the NISMO 370Z, which features unique performance and design attributes. There are no major specification or equipment changes for the 2012 model year.
Key features of the 2012 Nissan 370Z Coupe and NISMO 370Z include:
• The 370Z and 370Z Touring are each available with a standard 332-horsepower 3.7-litre DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL) and choice of 6-speed manual transmission with an available SynchroRev Match® synchronized downshift rev matching system or a 7-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
• The limited production NISMO 370Z features 350 horsepower and 276 lb-ft of torque, exclusive H-configured exhaust system design, a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with SynchroRev Match®, and NISMO-tuned suspension
• The NISMO 370Z features unique 5-spoke 19-inch RAYS forged aluminum-alloy wheels mounted with Yokohama ADVAN Sport Y-rated high-performance tires, Nissan Sport Brakes and a Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD)
• The NISMO 370Z also includes functional and fully integrated aerodynamic body pieces, including an extended front nose, fully integrated chin spoiler, side sills, a unique rear and functional rear spoiler
• A dramatic interior utilizing an innovative driver-centric three-layer design which groups items by how a driver sees information, operates the controls and is held in place – so drivers feel completely connected and engaged whenever and wherever they drive
• Available technology features include a Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with 7-inch VGA touch-sensitive display, USB connectivity and iPod connection, XM NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic Information and XM NavWeather™ (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Bluetooth® Streaming Audio, Nissan Intelligent Key® and a Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
The 2012 370Z Coupe and NISMO 370Z go on sale in fall 2011.
2012 Nissan 370Z Roadster
For 2012, the Nissan 370Z Roadster once again offers an unmatched balance of dynamic performance, sculptured styling, innovative technology and exceptional value – along with the exhilaration of pure open-air motoring. There are no major specification or equipment changes for the 2012 model year.
Key features of the 2012 Nissan 370Z Roadster include:
• Standard 332-horsepower 3.7-litre DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL)
• Choice of 7-speed automatic transmission or close-ratio 6-speed manual with available SynchroRev Match®
• Refined 4-wheel independent suspension, 4-wheel vented disc brakes with available Nissan Sport Brakes
• Lightweight yet rigid body structure
• Unique Z Roadster equipment includes available high back net seats, added structural body reinforcements (compared to the 370Z Coupe) and the stylish convertible top
• The 370Z Roadster's standard power automatic latching top was designed with an emphasis on providing a sleek silhouette with the top up or down, offering easy single-action open-close operation, and providing an enjoyable top-down experience with reduced wind turbulence and all-climate driver/passenger comfort
• Standard Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition
• Available heating and cooling ventilated net seats, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, satellite radio and advanced Nissan Navigation System
The 2012 370Z Roadster is offered in two models: 370Z Touring Roadster. It goes on sale in fall 2011.
With the recent addition of the new JUKE and the return of the Quest minivan – Nissan now offers one of the most innovative and diverse lineups of people haulers in the industry. Among the enhancements for the 2012 model year are the addition of a Platinum package on the Murano LE and an available power liftgate on all Armada trim levels.
Details on the changes and refinements for the 2012 Murano, Rogue, JUKE, Xterra, Pathfinder and Armada follow.
2012 Nissan Murano
The Murano, Nissan's premium crafted crossover, continues in 2012 as one of the most distinctively styled vehicles in its class – both inside and out. In 2011 it received a number of significant enhancements, including a revised exterior design and the addition of a Murano SV model.
For 2012, enhancements include the addition of a Hakone White exterior colour, the new Platinum option package, complete with new 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, available Sapphire Blue Onyx exterior colour and standard navigation system. Murano S models add a new 7-inch monochrome screen.
Key highlights of the 2012 Nissan Murano include:
• Standard VQ-series 3.5-litre DOHC V6 rated at 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque
• An advanced Xtronic CVT® that provides a sporty and smooth driving experience
• Intuitive All-Wheel Drive system
• A long list of available comfort and convenience features, such as dual panel power moonroof, 7-inch colour monitor, RearView Monitor, 8-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support and XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
• Standard or available technology includes Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition, Interface System for iPod®, 11-speaker Bose® premium audio system, an advanced touch screen navigation system, and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System.
The 2012 Nissan Murano is available in four models: Murano S AWD, Murano SV AWD, Murano SL AWD and Murano LE AWD. It is scheduled to go on sale in fall 2011.
2012 Nissan Rogue
Rogue is designed to offer excellent value, while satisfying both the functional needs of the buyers and their emotional needs – including the versatility provided by a large 58 cubic feet of cargo space combined with a 60/40 split rear seat and an available fold-down front passenger seat. Utility is enhanced by numerous storage and ultra-functionality features, including an oversized glove compartment and a large centre console. Rogue also offers excellent fuel economy, as well as a range of standard safety features including six air bags.
Other enhancements for 2012 include the addition of a new "Sport Mode" switch on all models, new 17-inch (SV) aluminum-alloy wheels, and one new exterior colour: Blue Lightning. Also, the SL Package adds the innovative Around View™ Monitor.
Key highlights of the 2012 Nissan Rogue include:
• Standard 170-horsepower 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine, advanced Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
• 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Six standard air bags
• Standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
• Available with an Intuitive All-Wheel Drive system
• Available 6-way power driver's seat, power driver's seat lumbar support, RearView Monitor, Nissan Intelligent Key®, Nissan Navigation System and Around View Monitor™
The 2012 Rogue is offered in three trims, S, SV and SL along with two option packages – Premium Package and Premium & Tech Package. It is scheduled to go on sale late summer 2011.
2012 Nissan JUKE™
Introduced just last year, the Nissan JUKE offers bold styling, unexpected levels of performance and an available advanced torque vectoring AWD system with performance technology usually reserved for premium vehicles. Built on Nissan's proven global B-platform, JUKE looks exactly like it drives – fun, bold and exciting. The JUKE interior is equally aggressive with bolstered front seats, a wide instrument panel and a unique centre console inspired by a motorcycle fuel tank and finished in a high-gloss paint. There are no significant changes for the 2012 model year.
Key highlights of the 2012 Nissan JUKE include:
• A standard 1.6-litre Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) Turbo, 16-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy inline 4-cylinder engine rated at 188 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque
• Available torque vectoring AWD system that splits torque up to 50:50 between the front and rear wheels and can also can split torque from side-to-side across the rear axle – when cornering, the system helps reduce understeer and enhance the vehicle's cornering feel
• An innovative Integrated Control (I-CON) system that combines control of the automatic A/C and the three-mode drive selector – Normal for everyday driving, Sport for a more intense performance feel and Eco for maximum efficiency, adjusting throttle, transmission (CVT) and steering feel
• Body-coloured outside mirrors and front door handles, "hidden" rear door handles and standard 17-inch wheels and tires
• Fold-down 60/40-split bench seat and flat load floor provide passenger and cargo hauling flexibility
• Available interior features range from leather-appointed seats and RearView Monitor to Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition and Nissan Navigation System with XM NavTraffic® Real-Time Traffic Information (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
• Safety features include six air bags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
The 2012 Nissan JUKE is offered in six well-equipped models: JUKE SV CVT FWD, JUKE SV M/T FWD, JUKE SV CVT AWD, JUKE SL CVT FWD, JUKE SL M/T FWD, JUKE SL CVT AWD. It goes on sale in fall 2011.
2012 Nissan Xterra
The adventure-ready Nissan Xterra continues in 2012 to combine power, utility, value and authenticity – inspiring and facilitating outdoor enthusiasts to "attack life" wherever they go. Xterra's distinct "multi-flex" interior provides an abundance of useable space, storage and convenience features – including an available Easy Clean cargo area, Utili-Track® cargo carrying system, tie-down channel system, 10 cargo hooks and an available built-in first-aid kit. The changes for the 2012 model year include two new exterior colours: Daytona Blue and Airstream.
Key highlights of the 2012 Nissan Xterra include:
• Standard 4.0-litre DOHC V6 engine rated at 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque
• Rugged "F-Alpha" truck platform (shared with the full-size Nissan Titan pickup and Armada SUV)
• Available with a choice of 6-speed manual (S 4x4 and PRO-4X 4x4 only) or 5-speed automatic transmissions and a choice of part-time 4-wheel drive or 2-wheel drive
• Available with a range of advanced technologies, including Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and an 8-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system with subwoofer
The 2012 Xterra is available in three well-equipped models – S, PRO-4X and SV. It is scheduled to go on sale in fall 2011.
2012 Nissan Pathfinder
Celebrating more than 25 years in Canada, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder remains an authentic, rugged yet civilized SUV ready for everyday use and family adventures. Its first-class style, including a high level of available premium features, combined with a durable, truck-based platform and a powerful engine, to reward owners with both functionality and rugged durability.
For 2012, enhancements include a DVD mobile entertainment system on the Silver model and one new exterior colour: Airstream (replaces Silver Mist).
Key highlights of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder include:
• Rugged exterior design, with long wheelbase, short front and rear overhangs
• Aggressive front and rear styling, including powerful hood, grille, front and rear bumpers, rear liftgate, C-pillars with Nissan SUV signature high-mounted rear door handles
• Highly functional roof rack with integrated front and rear grips
• 4.0-litre DOHC V6 producing 266 horsepower and 288 lb-ft of torque (S, SV, and LE)
• Standard 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
• Standard All-Mode automatic 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/AUTO/4HI/4LO modes
• Up to 6,000 pounds towing capacity (when property equipped)
• Available Bose® audio system with CD6 and 10 speakers, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Nissan Intelligent Key®, heated front seats
• Available leather-appointed interior
The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is available in 4x4 drive configuration and in three models: S, SV, and LE. It is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in fall 2011.
2012 Nissan Armada
The stylish, powerful and roomy Nissan Armada is designed to promote complete adventure experiences – with room for the whole family and their stuff. Combining unbridled power, premium interior comfort and a wide range of available technology, Armada continues to stand out in the full-size SUV segment.
The enhancements for the 2012 model year include the addition of 2nd row heated seats, and a 2nd row padded centre armrest with the Captain's Chair option. Two new exterior colours, Smoke and Airstream, are also offered.
Key highlights of the 2012 Nissan Armada include:
• Standard 5.6-litre Endurance V8 engine rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque, along with an advanced 5-speed automatic transmission
• Heavy-duty fully boxed ladder frame and comfortable double-wishbone suspension
• All-Mode 4-wheel drive system with Auto/2WD/4H/4LO modes, electronically controlled part-time transfer case, 3.35:1 4LO crawl gear ratio
• Standard 2-wheel or 4-wheel limited-slip (ABLS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
• Standard Dana drive axles
• 9,000-pound maximum towing capacity with higher axle ratio (when properly equipped)
• 105 litre fuel tank
• Standard features include Moonroof, DVD Family Entertainment System, Nissan Intelligent Key®, leather-appointed seating and RearView Monitor
• Available premium Bose® audio system with 11 speakers, power-folding 60/40-split 3rd row seat and auto-leveling rear air suspension
• Available Nissan Navigation system with XM NavTraffic® system with Real-Time Traffic Information (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
The 2012 Nissan Armada is available in Platinum model in 4WD drive configurations. It is scheduled to go on sale in summer 2011.
2012 Nissan Quest
The all-new fourth generation Nissan Quest, which went on sale in early 2011, is more than just another new Quest – it's a new take on the minivan. From its bold styling with full surround glass to its extensive list of family friendly innovations, Quest "gets" parenting better than any other minivan.
With one-touch power sliding doors, quick release fold-flat 2nd and 3rd row seats, Advanced Climate Control System, and an always-available rear storage well, Quest provides the innovation to help make the impossible possible on a daily basis. For 2012, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) is now standard on Quest SV and SL models.
Key highlights of the 2012 Nissan Quest minivan include:
• Sophisticated, modern exterior that provides a fresh take on minivan design
• Standard Nissan Intelligent Key® and optional one-touch power sliding doors, which unlock and open the side door with the simple touch of a button.
• The sliding door step-in height is several inches lower than competitive minivans, which is helpful for small children or older adults getting into the 2nd or 3rd rows
• Quick release fold-flat 2nd and 3rd row seats – the 3rd row folds forward unlike any other minivan, so there is no stowing required
• Available Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster™ air purifier and Grape Polyphenol Filter – works three ways to help reduce allergens and unwanted odors within the Quest cabin
• Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with a segment-first Easy-Fill Tire Alert – lets owners know when the ideal inflation is reached with a beep of the horn, so no tire pressure gauge is needed
• Standard VQ-series 3.5-litre DOHC V6 rated at 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque, and an advanced Xtronic CVT® transmission
• 4-wheel independent suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes and vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
• Standard Blind Spot Warning (BSW) on Quest LE, which helps alert the driver by illuminating an indicator light in the outside mirror if another vehicle is detected in the blind spot area
The 2012 Nissan Quest is offered in four well-equipped models: S, SV, SL and LE. It is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in fall 2011.
For 2012, Nissan again offers two innovative, high-value pickups – the full-size Nissan Titan and mid-size Nissan Frontier. Both are built on Nissan's rugged F-Alpha truck platform. Details on the enhancements for the new model year follow.
2012 Nissan Titan
The 2012 Nissan Titan is again offered in King Cab and Crew Cab body styles with a choice of 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations, along with two wheelbases (3550 mm/139.8 inches and 4050 mm/159.5 inches) and two bed lengths. Titan is once again available in four well-equipped models – S, SV, PRO-4X and SL.
Titan continues as a rugged, reliable, spirited choice for active truck buyers seeking style, innovation and excellent value. For 2012, it includes 20-inch SL aluminum-alloy wheels, in dark hyper silver finish, dark grille treatment, body coloured front and rear bumpers, black step rails, PRO-4X seats with silver contrasting stitching, lockable bedside storage compartment, bodyside sport "Titan" graphic, white-faced gauges, fog lights, Captain's Chairs and centre console and much more. Two new colours are also offered for 2012: Airstream and Hematite Grey.
Key highlights of the 2012 Nissan Titan include:
• Rugged F-Alpha pickup platform, featuring a powerful 5.6-litre DOHC Endurance V8 rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft torque
• Standard 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission and tow/haul modes for enhanced fuel economy and towing capacity
• 106-litre fuel tank
• Standard 2-wheel or 4-wheel limited slip (ABLS) on all models
• Dana® front (4x4 only) and rear axles (4x4, 4x2)
• Maximum towing capacity of up to 9,500 pounds for King Cab and 9,400 pounds for Crew Cab (when properly equipped)
• Innovative Wide-Open rear doors that swing open 168 degrees – standard on King Cab
• Available utility bed features include factory-applied spray-on bedliner, Utili-track® Bed Channel System with adjustable aluminum-alloy tie-down cleats and available accessory racks, trays, dividers and modular storage systems
• Unique lockable, climate-resistant bedside storage compartment located immediately behind the driver's side rear wheelwell, with two-position adjustable tray
• Tailgate area illumination and available bed-mounted 12-volt utility powerpoint
• Available PRO-4X trim with special off-road features, including switch-on-demand electronically controlled locking rear differential, unique 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and BFGoodrich® Rugged Trail® 275/70R18 tires, skid plates, Rancho® performance gas shocks and lower final drive ratio (to 3.357)
The 2012 Nissan Titan is available in King Cab and Crew Cab body configurations with choice of 2WD and 4WD in the S and SV King Cab models (all others available in 4x4 only). It is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in fall 2011.
2012 Nissan Frontier
The Nissan Frontier, which combines premium hardware, extraordinary power and off-road athleticism, continues to be a leader in the mid-size truck segment.
Frontier continues to offer an exceptional level of on- and off-road performance with the use of a 4.0-litre DOHC V6 engine rated at 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque. A 152-horsepower 2.5-litre inline 4-cylinder engine is also available (King Cab only).
Revisions for 2012 include the addition of a new Sport Appearance Package on King Cab and Crew Cab SV models and 2-Wheel Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) are now standard on 4-cylinder engine equipped models.
The Sport Appearance Package includes 18-inch SL aluminum-alloy wheels in dark hyper silver finish, dark grille treatment, body coloured front and rear bumpers, PRO-4X style seats with gray seat bolsters and stitching, fog lights, body side "Frontier" sport graphic, white-faced gauges, Bluetooth® Hands Free Phone System and much more. Three new exterior colours are also offered: Brilliant Silver, Metallic Blue and Lava Red.
Key highlights of the 2012 Nissan Frontier include:
• Available in a choice of King Cab or Crew Cab, with Crew Cab SV, SL and PRO-4X offering a Crew Cab Long Bed model, measuring more than 13 inches longer than the Crew Cab's standard bed
• Aggressive exterior design with chrome, angled strut grille, large bumpers, short front and rear overhangs, large geometric stamped steel fender flares
• Available high-utility bed with factory-applied spray-on bedliner and Utili-track® bed channel system with adjustable aluminum-alloy tie-down cleats (standard on SL and PRO-4X trims) and available accessory racks, trays, dividers and modular storage systems
• Available tube-style, functional roof rack on Crew Cab
• 6,500 pounds maximum towing capacity (when properly equipped)
• Available shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/4H/4LO modes, electronically controlled part-time transfer case
• Available 4-wheel limited slip, electronic locking rear differential, Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist
• PRO-4X model includes off-road tuned Bilstein® high-pressure performance gas shock absorbers, skid plates (oil pan, fuel tank), electronic rear differential locker (4x4 only) and limited-slip (ABLS)
• Roomy, modern interior design with flexible seating and cargo utility
• Available Rockford Fosgate-powered audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD autochanger and MP3 capability and WMA/MP3 player aux-in jack (Crew Cab)
• Available Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
The 2012 Nissan Frontier is offered in both King Cab and Crew Cab body styles and in 4x2 and 4x4 driveline configurations, along with four trim grades: Frontier S (King Cab only), SV, PRO-4X and SL (Crew Cab only). It is scheduled to go on sale in fall 2011.
The new Nissan NV (Nissan Van) marks Nissan's entry into the commercial vehicle market in North America. NV is the first commercial van to offer rugged body-on-frame construction combined with a High Roof, offering most users the ability to walk, stand and work in the cargo area. More information on the Nissan Commercial Vehicles group is available at http:www.ncv.nissan.ca/en
2012 Nissan NV
Introduced in mid-2011 as a 2012 model, the Nissan NV is available in three innovative versions, NV1500 S, NV2500 S and NV3500 S, and in two roof configurations – Standard Roof and High Roof.
Powering the rear-wheel drive Nissan NV is a choice of two powerful yet fuel-efficient engines – a 4.0-litre V6 and 5.6-litre V8. Both will be mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission.
First and foremost a tough workhorse, the Nissan NV provides exceptional utility, thanks to a long, wide cargo floor, square-top wheelwell housings and nearly vertical sidewalls. Along with maximizing cargo space, the sidewalls accommodate aftermarket storage systems without excessive modification. The cargo area also features a full-length inner panel to prevent cargo from denting the vehicle's outer skin (SV models). There are also multiple integrated reinforced attachment points for mounting customization equipment.
Key highlights of the 2012 Nissan NV include:
• Body-on-frame construction
• Choice of Standard Roof or High Roof body
• Strong masculine styling with iconic Nissan signature front end design
• Long hood for easy engine compartment access and serviceability
• Large side panels for advertising or business signage
• Large, wide-opening front and rear doors, sliding passenger-side door
• Engine-speed-sensitive hydraulic re-circulating ball steering system
• Heavy-duty 4-wheel disc brakes with 14.30inch front/14.1-inch rear rotors and 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• 17-inch steel wheels and LT245/70R17 all-season tires
• Heavy-duty fabrics and materials, water repellent fabric on main seating surfaces and built in seat bolster durability patch to resist wear
• Fold-down front passenger seatback with one-hand operation, serves as mobile worktable
• Available lockable centre console with business card holder and room for mobile phone chargers, letter size files, laptop computer; laptop computer/mobile phone charger outlet inside centre console; console lid slides forward to provide work surface for laptop or paperwork
• Standard upfitter pre-wiring
• Wide-coverage cargo area lighting
• Available power outlets, including available 3-prong 120V outlet in centre console and D-pillar locations
• Multiple integrated reinforced attachment points for securing cargo customization equipment
• Available Technology Package offering Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, Navigation, USB interface and Rear View Monitor
The 2012 Nissan NV is assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Canton, Mississippi Plant. It is on sale at select authorized Nissan Commercial Vehicles dealers now.
More information, high-res images and b-roll are available at www.media.nissan.ca or upon request.
About Nissan Canada Inc.
Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) is the Canadian sales, marketing and distribution subsidiary of Nissan Motor Limited and Nissan North America, Inc. With offices in Vancouver (BC), Mississauga (ON), and Kirkland (QC), NCI directly employs 250 full-time staff. There are 171 independent Nissan dealerships and 29 Infiniti retailers across Canada. A pioneer in zero emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year and World Car of the Year awards.
More information about Nissan in Canada and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissan.ca and www.infiniti.ca.
About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second largest Japanese automotive company by volume, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan and is an integral pillar of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 150,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4 million vehicles in 2010. With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of fuel-efficient and low-emissions vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. A pioneer in zero emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year and World Car of the Year awards.


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Let me start this post out with a little story. I am normally a hardcore virtualization and storage guy. Sometimes my career in this sector brings me into working with stuff I haven't worked with before because virtualization encompasses so much. As I continue to work with other teams I learn more and more about what they do everyday. I usually find myself involved in every performance troubleshooting session and every new project these days. My personal philosophy is the IT guy of the future will be truly converged just as all the technologies are converging into 1 box or "stack". Specialties in smaller subsets will fall away and a more specialization in everything Datacenter may become the norm.
Early Monday morning I overheard a conversation about connection issues with our new Exchange 2010 environment while drinking some coffee and reviewing my brand new vSphere design. I didn't think about it very much until my boss came to my desk and asked me to have a look at the problem. Our messaging guy was on vacation and I was the only other person on staff who had some messaging experience. It seems that all of our global and even local offices were complaining about random exchange disconnections and also including email delivery delays from 30 minutes to 4 hours! It seems Activesync devices and OWA users were not affected by these delays at all. Being always up for learning new stuff I took the challenge.
First let's start with the quick facts I could put together. We had users in every country we have offices complaining about the random disconnections and delays. I had one actually confirmed in China but had some slight trouble getting exact user names from the local IT person. Also we had connections randomly disconnecting and showing disconnected in the lower right hand corner of the outlook client. I did not have any confirmation of who exactly was having these problems. To start I dug through the event logs on all the servers in the Exchange 2010 environment and the amount of errors I found was overwhelming. To shorten this up a bit and not write a novel most all of those I investigated were directly related to running Exchange 2010 SP1 without any update rollups in place. There were corresponding KB articles from Microsoft confirming these fixes in various update rollups.
I noticed an Event ID 2915 on our CAS servers that stuck out. I noticed several EWS and RPC connections reporting "Session Limit Over Budget". I correlated this with the Default Throttling Policy Exchange 2010 uses. It seems that the more mailboxes a user opens the more connections Exchange creates. It doesn't somehow truncate these connections. To understand more about the Default Throttling Policy see Understanding Client Throttling Policies. So I quickly whipped up a powershell script that set the Throttling Policy defaults to Null so there was no restrictions (funny Microsoft states as a workaround just to do this if you encounter an issue). If you are interested in seeing this script or want me to go deeper about Throttling Policies contact me, but this article isn't quite about this so I will move quickly on.
After the Throttling Policy was changed the reported disconnections stopped but the delivery delays continued as mentioned all around the globe. With the other problem out of the way I began to realize that the problem seemed very random. Some users experienced it, some not, some couldn't tell me whether they experienced it or not. This is when the hours of fruitlessly digging through configurations to learn them and reading about Exchange 2010 on Google began. I noticed our mailbox servers were set up in an active - active configuration with bidirectional replication using DAGs. This is when I decided to go back to basics of troubleshooting. I went over to my colleague sitting next to me and sent various test messages to him. All of them were promptly delivered without any problems. I noted down what server his mailbox was running on and moved on. Then I walked around the IT department until I was able to find a colleague that confirmed they had the delivery delays up to 4 hours. Just for kicks I turned off their cache mode on the Outlook client and their problem magically vanished. Then I turned cached mode back on and left it broken since I was determined to fix it on the server side and not just band aid the problem. When I went back to my desk and noticed what mailbox server the colleague with the delays was experiencing a light bulb went off and everything seemed to be coming together. Now all I had to do was note the differences between the 2 servers.
First of all to stop the global issue from occurring while I could resolve the problem I failed all the DAG volumes over to the 1 server that did not seem to be having the problem. Reports quickly came in that the problem was resolved. Then I quickly moved on to examining differences between the 2 servers. After comparing windows updates between boxes I noticed that some updates from February were recently applied to both servers, however, there was 1 difference. It seems Microsoft KB2393802 was applied to one server but not the other. I googled regarding this but only found one vague thing about delays in Exchange 2010 mail delivery mentioned in the middle of a technet article relating to this patch, but nothing official at all from Microsoft. I removed the patch, rebooted, and tested with a test mailbox database running on the server I had created for this purpose. The problem was fixed as I thought.
I tried to research on what about this patch could be causing this problem but came up with nothing. If any of you readers have an idea please comment and let me know your thoughts! I have attempted to contact Microsoft regarding this issue so they could possibly append to the KB article but they currently have not replied.
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