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IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4 with storage native expansion offers dense storage with up to 32 TB of disk capacity within 1U effective rack densityIBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware Announcement ZG13-0383
November 26, 2013
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|At a glance
IBM® NeXtScale System is a powerful chassis-based solution and comprised of compute, storage, and GPU/Phi nodes. The compute node is the nx360 M4 and the chassis is the n1200 Enclosure. The chassis can house up to 12 half-wide nx360 M4 compute nodes or six GPU/Phi nodes or six storage nodes. You can mix compute, GPU/Phi, and storage nodes within the chassis.
The IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4 is a half-wide, dual-socket server designed for data centers that require high performance, yet are constrained on floor space, power, and cooling infrastructure. The nx360 M4 is equipped with the latest Intel Xeon E5-2600 V2 Series processors and is ideal for clients who need a dense, flexible solution with low total cost of ownership.
In the refresh 1 of nx360 M4 server, a storage native expansion tray is being added to the base compute node, thus allowing clients to create an ultra-dense storage node with up to 32 TB capacity within 1U effective rack density.
New features of the NeXtScale nx360 M4 Refresh 1 server include:
- Seven additional 3.5-inch HDDs by way of a storage native expansion tray with up to 32 TB capacity per storage node (new in refresh 1)
- Support for ServeRAID M1100 series adapter
- Support for 4 TB HDD
- Support for 32 GB memory DIMM with up to 256 GB capacity per node (new in refresh 1)
- Support for high-speed QDR/FDR10 InfiniBand networking (new in refresh 1)
The N1200 Enclosure is a light chassis without integrated networking or built-in switching. As a result, no chassis-level management is required. The nodes in the chassis with front-access cabling would connect to top-of-rack switches installed in the same rack or another rack.
Features of the n1200 Enclosure include:
- Ten 80 mm high-power fans (hot swap)
- Six 900 W power supplies (nonredundant, N+1, or N+N)
- Fan and power controller
Easy-to-order dual-socket compute nx360 M4 standard models and CTO (build your own) models are now available in Standalone Solutions Configurator Tool (SSCT), IBM Hardware Configurator (Blue Horizons), and IBM System x® and Cluster Solutions configurator (x-config).
IBM service options: Three-year customer replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site1 limited warranty.
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IBM NeXtScale System is the next generation of dense computing. It is an open, flexible, and simple data center solution for users of technical computing, grid deployments, analytics workloads, and large-scale cloud and virtualization infrastructures.
IBM NeXtScale system is built with industry-standard components to create flexible configurations of servers, chassis, and networking switches that integrate easily in a standard 19-inch rack. It is a general purpose platform that provides flexibility, creating unique and differentiated solutions leveraging off-the-shelf components, such as standard PCIe adapters, networking switches, and cables. Front-access to servers, networking cables, and switches enable ease of serviceability and reduces chances of miscabling. Additionally, front access allows users to stay at the front of racks in the cold aisle instead at the back in hot aisle.
Customized solutions for your applications can be configured to meet your specific business needs for optimum compute power, GPU or co-processor acceleration, and storage with your choice of I/O and networking. Since NeXtScale platform is optimized for standard racks, it allows the mixing of high-density NeXtScale server offerings and non-NeXtScale components within the same cluster rack.
You can purchase a fully integrated NeXtScale solution from IBM or order piece part or procure through your preferred Business Partner.
If purchased through Intelligent Cluster , IBM manufacturing sites will fully integrate the components on site and test them as a complete solution before shipping the rack to your location. When you receive the rack, it is removed from the packaging, placed in its proper location, powered up, and connected to the network in minimal time. IBM personnel will confirm that the servers and network are functioning properly before acceptance.
In addition, the integrated NeXtScale solution will undergo Linpack testing on the nodes and clients who require the benchmarking results can be provided HPL output data that was obtained during the test.
IBM NeXtScale System is scalable and extendable with multigeneration upgrades to protect and maximize IT investments.
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|Key prerequisites
- Supported operating system
- Device drivers, as required
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|Planned availability date
- December 13, 2013: For all features except 32 GB 1866 MHz LP LRDIMM
- January 27, 2014: 32 GB 1866 MHz LP LRDIMM
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The NeXtScale nx360 M4 system-board tray uses the following features and technologies:
- Optional Broadcom 10GBASET PCIe adapter
This enables low-cost migration to 10 Gb Ethernet for applications such as analytics, public or private cloud, and virtualization.
- Two PCI Express® x16 adapter capabilities
The system-board tray has two connectors for PCI Express adapters. These connectors accept standard x16 or x8 adapters.
- Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) programs
The DSA programs collect and analyze system information to aid in diagnosing problems. The diagnostic programs collect a large amount of information, such as:
- System configuration
- Network interfaces and settings
- Installed hardware
- Service processor status and configuration
- Vital product data, firmware, and uEFI configuration
- RAID controller configuration and status
- Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors
- Operating system configuration (Online DSA only)
- Installed device drivers (Online DSA only)
- System services (Online DSA only)
- Online DSA
DSA comes in both online (run under the operating system) and preboot (runs its own media) versions. Online DSA, which is a web download, collects additional software information and operating system vital product data. DSA Preboot runs additional diagnostics, such as the memory test which can help to detect faulty hardware. Both versions can transmit data back to IBM for analysis by service and support personnel or can have the results analyzed locally.
- Integrated Management Module (IMM)
The Integrated Management Module combines the baseboard management controller (BMC) and video controller functions in a single chip that provides basic service-processor environmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, LEDs are illuminated on the BMC to help you diagnose the problem and the error is recorded in the error log. The BMC also provides remote server management capabilities, using the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0 protocol.
Note: In messages and documentation, the term "service processor" refers to the baseboard management controller.
- Integrated network support
The system-board tray comes with an integrated Intel dual-port Gigabit Ethernet controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network.
- Storage capacity
The system-board tray supports one 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA, or two 2.5-inch simple-swap SATA/SAS, or four 1.8-inch simple-swap solid-state HDDs. An optional SAS controller must be installed for specific configurations.
- Supported memory options
The nx360 M4 server system-board tray can address up to 128 GB of system memory. The memory controller supports up to eight industry-standard, registered ECC double-data-rate 3 (DDR3) -1066 DIMMs, -1333 DIMMs, and -1600 DIMMs or unbuffered ECC double-data-rate 3 (DDR3) -800 DIMMs, -1066 DIMMs, -1333 DIMMs, -1600 DIMMs, and -1866 DIMMs.
- Memory mirroring
Memory mirroring stores data in two pairs of DIMMs simultaneously.
- Redundant connection
The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the primary connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the applicable device drivers are installed, this switching can occur without data loss and without user intervention.
IBM NeXtScale n1200 Enclosure Chassis (5456)
This 6U enclosure offers:
- SAS, SATA, and SSD hard drive support
- Shared high-efficiency power supply (optional redundant supply)
- Shared low-power-consumption fans
- Choice of SAS, Ethernet, or iSCSI host interface
Power and cooling advantages
NeXtScale servers help pack more processors into the same power and cooling envelope, better utilizing floor space, and "right size" data center design. With the NeXtScale solution, less power per processor means more processing capacity per kilowatt. The NeXtScale can run cooler to deliver greater reliability.
IBM Rear Door Heat eXchanger (175642X)
For dense data center environments, IBM offers smart rack-level heat management solutions such as the super-efficient IBM Rear Door Heat eXchanger. The water-cooled door is designed to dissipate heat generated from the back of the rack to reduce the overall room temperature. With this combination of benefits at the server and data center level, IBM systems deliver strong power and cooling benefits to NeXtScale clients.
The Rear Door Heat eXchanger for 42U Deep Dynamic racks helps reduce the air temperature in your growing data center to approximately the same air temperature as that entering the rack, alleviating the need to add air conditioning units. This unobtrusive solution brings more cooling capacity to areas where the heat is greatest, around racks of servers with multiple, more powerful processors.
This cooling efficiency can help alleviate or possibly eliminate the need for additional air conditioning power and the associated construction cost.
Lab services
NeXtScale installation planning
- Assess the client's air conditioning and air distribution in support of NeXtScale systems
- Evaluate the need for any Rear Door Heat eXchanger installations and offer necessary guidance
- Review the NeXtScale power specifications based on the client's hardware configurations and offer necessary guidance
Typical benefits:
- Offers accurate environmental information as required for supporting NeXtScale systems most reliably
- Identifies the most efficient approach to the NeXtScale system cooling and ventilation needs
- Reduces potential installation shortfalls with open and ongoing communication with the client surrounding their specific NeXtScale system requirements
NeXtScale Systems Management
The NeXtScale product family offers systems management support through standards-based, scriptable interfaces. This support starts with the embedded Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) baseboard management controller (BMC).
For rapid diagnosis of problems, NeXtScale supports IBM Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) preboot diagnostics and online data collection for problem determination in supported Microsoft Windows and Linux environments. Refer to the Dynamic System Analysis product documentation for additional detail on DSA features.
NeXtScale compute nodes support IBM Systems Director with limited function. Refer to IBM Systems Director product documentation for specific details on supported functions on NeXtScale hardware.
The compute nodes have been tested with the Extreme Cluster Administration Toolkit (xCAT), an open source community-based cluster administration tool set tailored to scale-out compute environments. You can download xCAT from SourceForge at
For additional information on xCAT, contact your IBM Sales and Support Team, or visit
Accessibility by people with disabilities
A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at
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|Product positioning
IBM delivers innovations that meet your specific needs. The right choice depends on your business requirements, target applications, and operating environment. NeXtScale focuses on:
- Compute performance in gigaflops per dollar and performance per watt
- Rapidly scaling and large scale-out deployments
- Maximum usable compute density in the data center
- Software-resilient workloads such as HPC, grid, and cloud computing
- Optional redundant power supply for nongrid workloads
The NeXtScale hardware platform is positioned for large-scale enterprise deployments that rely on recovery-oriented architecture that primarily enables redundancy through the software layer instead of redundant hardware.
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|Product number
The following are features already announced for the 3331, 5455 machine types:
Description MT Model Feature Primary Array 5 HDDs 5455 AC1 7011 MC1 Primary Array 6 HDDs 5455 AC1 7012 MC1 Primary Array 7 HDDs 5455 AC1 7013 MC1 Primary Array 8 HDDs 5455 AC1 7014 MC1 Secondary Array 3 HDDs 5455 AC1 7016 MC1 Secondary Array 4 HDDs 5455 AC1 7017 MC1 Secondary Array 5 HDDs 5455 AC1 7057 MC1 Secondary Array 6 HDDs 5455 AC1 7058 MC1 ServeRAID M1100 Series Zero Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade for IBM System x 5455 AC1 A1X1 MC1 Primary Array - RAID 5 5455 AC1 A2K9 MC1 Secondary Array - RAID 5 5455 AC1 A2KJ MC1 Secondary Array - RAID 10 5455 AC1 A2KL MC1 IBM 4TB 7.2K 6Gbps SATA 3.5" HDD for NeXtScale System 3331 HC1 A4GC IBM 4TB 7.2K 6Gbps SATA 3.5" HDD for NeXtScale System 5455 AC1 MC1 IBM NeXtScale Storage Native Expansion (NeX) Tray 3331 HC1 A4GD IBM NeXtScale Storage Native Expansion (NeX) Tray 5455 AC1 MC1 3.5" HDD RAID cage for nx360 M4 Storage NeX tray 3331 HC1 A4GE 3.5" HDD RAID cage for nx360 M4 Storage NeX tray 5455 AC1 MC1 3.5" HDD Filler for 1U Internal Storage Tray 3331 AC1 A4GF MC1 IBM 750W Redundant PSU (Optional) 3331 HC1 A51X 1U Internal Storage Tray Label GBM 5455 AC1 A4GG MC1 Mellanox ConnectX-3 Dual Port QDR/FDR10 Mezz Card 3331 HC1 A4WA Mellanox ConnectX-3 Dual Port QDR/FDR10 Mezz Card 5455 AC1 MC1 IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4 with Storage NeX 5455 AC1 A51V MC1 32GB (1x32GB, 4Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-14900 CL13 ECC DDR3 5455 AC1 A47K 1866MHz LP LRDIMM MC1 NVIDIA Tesla K20 Power Converter Cable 7383 AC1 A51Q MC1
Feature Part Description Type Model Code SEO Number IBM 4TB 7.2K 6Gbps SATA 3.5" HDD 3331 HC1 A4GC 00AD025 00AD025 for NeXtScale System Mellanox ConnectX-3 Dual Port 3331 HC1 A4WA 00AM476 00AM476 QDR/FDR10 Mezz Card IBM NeXtScale Storage Native 3331 HC1 A4GD 00Y8546 00Y8546 Expansion (NeX) Tray 3.5" HDD RAID cage for nx360 M4 3331 HC1 A4GE 00Y8615 00Y8615 Storage NeX tray IBM 750W Redundant PSU (Optional) 3331 HC1 A51X 00AK884 00AK884
Pseudo parts
Note: The following Pseudo part numbers cannot be ordered as stand-alone parts and can only be ordered as part of a configuration created in x-config.
Pseudo part number Description 00Y8616 3.5" HDD Filler for 1U Internal Storage Tray 00Y8618 1U Internal Storage Tray Label GBM 00FK160 IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4 with Storage NeX 00AL795 NVIDIA Tesla K20 Power Converter Cable
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The Installation and Service Guide for NeXtScale solutions, in US English, is available from
Under Product Support, select NeXtScale, and under Popular links, select Publications lookup. Select the Product family and click on continue.
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|Technical information
Specified operating environment
Equipment approvals and safety
- CE Mark (EN55022 Class A, EN60950-1, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3)
- CISPR 22, Class A
Operating environment
The IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4 products are designed to operate in a general business environment, such as a Class A or A1, temperature and humidity-controlled room.
Power on2 :
- Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F) up to 950 mm (3,117 ft). Above 950 m, derated maximum air temperature 1°C / 175 m3 .
- Humidity, noncondensing: -12°C dew point (10.4°F) and 8% - 85% relative humidity4, 5
- Maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
- Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft) and 5°C to 28°C (41°F to 82°F)
- Maximum rate of temperature change: 5°C/hr (41°F/hr) for tape drive, 20°C/hr (68°F/hr) for HDDs6
- Declared noise level: 7.0 bels (idling)
Power off7 :
- Temperature: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
- Relative humidity: 8% - 85%
- Maximum dew point: 27°C (80.6°F)
Storage (nonoperating):
- Temperature: 1°C to 60°C (33.8°F to 140°F)
- Altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
- Relative humidity: 5% - 80%
- Maximum dew point: 29°C (84.2°F)
Shipment (nonoperating)8 :
- Temperature: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
- Altitude: 10,700 m (35,105 ft)
- Relative humidity: 5% - 100%
- Maximum dew point: 29°C (84.2°F)9
Particulate contamination
Design to ASHRAE Class A3, ambient of 40°C, with relaxed support:
- The system will support cloud-like workload with no performance degradation acceptable (Turbo-Off).
- Under no circumstance can any combination of worst-case workload and configuration result in system shutdown or design exposure at 40°C.
Specific processors supported environment:
- Processor E5-2680:
- Temperature: 5°C to 30°C (41°F to 86°F)
- Altitude: 0 - 950 m (3,117 ft)
- Processor E5-2690 v2:
- Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
- Altitude: 0 - 950 m (3,117 ft)
- Processor E5-2697 v2:
- Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
- Altitude: 0 - 950 m (3,117 ft)
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- Chassis is powered on.
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- Derate maximum allowable temperature 1°C/175 m above 950 m.
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- The minimum humidity level for class A3 is the higher (more moisture) of the -12°C dew point and the 8% relative humidity. These intersect at approximately 25°C. Below this intersection (25°C) the dew point (-12°C) represents the minimum moisture level, while above this intersection relative humidity (8%) is the minimum.
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- Moisture levels lower than 0.5°C DP, but not lower -10°C DP or 8% relative humidity, can be accepted if appropriate control measures are implemented to limit the generation of static electricity on personnel and equipment in the data center. All personnel and mobile furnishings and equipment must be connected to ground via an appropriate static control system. The following items are considered the minimum requirements:
- Conductive materials (conductive flooring, conductive footwear on all personnel that go into the data center) will be used, and all mobile furnishings and equipment will be made of conductive or static dissipative materials.
- During maintenance on any hardware, a properly functioning wrist strap must be used by any personnel who contact IT equipment.
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- 5°C/hr for data centers employing tape drives and 20°C/hr for data centers employing disk drives.
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- Chassis is removed from original shipping container and is installed but not in use, for example, during repair, maintenance, or upgrade.
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- The equipment acclimation period is 1 hour per 20°C of temperature change from the shipping environment to the operating environment.
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- Condensation is acceptable, but not rain.
Hardware requirements
For service, the NeXtScale requires a compatible:
- Monitor
- Combination USB keyboard and pointing device, such as IBM part number 40K5372
- USB CD-RW/DVD drive, such as the IBM and Lenovo part number 73P4515 or 73P4516
Note: Rack must have 784.86 mm (30.9 in.) minimum clearance on the front and back sides of the rack to allow service.
Software requirements
The following network operating systems are supported in the NeXtScale:
- Microsoft
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
- Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
- Linux
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 x64 Edition
- VMware
- vSphere 5.0 (ESXi), vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)
Note: For additional support, certification, and version information on network operating systems, visit
All components of the System x NeXtScale are compatible when purchased as a supported NeXtScale solution.
NeXtScale options are supported only when ordered and deployed in a NeXtScale solution. They will not be supported when ordered without a corresponding order for a NeXtScale configuration.
Regarding the use of solid-state disk drives, solid-state memory cells have an intrinsic, finite number of write cycles that each cell can incur. As a result, each solid-state device has a maximum amount of write cycles to which it can be subjected, documented as Total Bytes Written (TBW). IBM is not responsible for replacement of hardware that has reached the maximum guaranteed number of write cycles. This limit may be revealed as the device failing to respond to system-generated commands or becoming incapable of being written to. Additional information is available at
Planning information
Customer responsibilities
Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation on the NeXtScale according to the instructions IBM provides with the machine.
Clients are responsible for preparing their site for installation.
You are expected to review the Installation Planning Guide before the delivery of your NeXtScale product. Clients' responsibilities must be verified as complete before scheduling an IBM installer to come on site. Visit
To service your NeXtScale or obtain IBM service, the NeXtScale requires a compatible:
- Monitor
- Combination USB keyboard and pointing device, such as IBM part number 40K5372
- USB CD-RW/DVD drive, such as the IBM and Lenovo part number 73P4515 or 73P4516
Note: Rack must have 784.86 mm (30.9 in.) minimum clearance on the front and back sides of the rack to allow service.
Cable orders
All cables are supplied with the NeXtScale. Depending on the applications, the cables may be fully installed, partially installed (plugged at one end and packaged for shipping), or included as part of a shipment group.
Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation on the NeXtScale according to the instructions IBM provides with the machine.
Security, auditability, and control
This offering uses the security and auditability features from standard IBM offerings and supported Linux distributions.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.
Global Technology Services
Contact your IBM representative for the list of selected services available in your country, either as standard or customized offerings, for the efficient installation, implementation, and/or integration of this product.
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|IBM Electronic Services
Electronic Service Agent and the IBM Electronic Support web portal are dedicated to providing fast, exceptional support to IBM Systems customers. The IBM Electronic Service Agent tool is a no-additional-charge tool that proactively monitors and reports hardware events, such as system errors, performance issues, and inventory. The Electronic Service Agent tool can help you stay focused on your company's strategic business initiatives, save time, and spend less effort managing day-to-day IT maintenance issues. Servers enabled with this tool can be monitored remotely around the clock by IBM Support all at no additional cost to you.
Now integrated into the base operating system of AIX® 5.3, AIX 6.1, and AIX 7.1, Electronic Service Agent is designed to automatically and electronically report system failures and utilization issues to IBM , which can result in faster problem resolution and increased availability. System configuration and inventory information collected by the Electronic Service Agent tool also can be viewed on the secure Electronic Support web portal, and used to improve problem determination and resolution by you and the IBM support team. To access the tool main menu, simply type "smitty esa_main", and select "Configure Electronic Service Agent ." In addition, ESA now includes a powerful web user interface, giving the administrator easy access to status, tool settings, problem information, and filters. For more information and documentation on how to configure and use Electronic Service Agent , refer to
The IBM Electronic Support portal is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. This portal enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems. The My Systems and Premium Search functions make it even easier for Electronic Service Agent tool-enabled customers to track system inventory and find pertinent fixes.
Increased uptime: The Electronic Service Agent tool is designed to enhance the Warranty or Maintenance Agreement by providing faster hardware error reporting and uploading system information to IBM Support. This can translate to less wasted time monitoring the "symptoms," diagnosing the error, and manually calling IBM Support to open a problem record. Its 24 x 7 monitoring and reporting mean no more dependence on human intervention or off-hours customer personnel when errors are encountered in the middle of the night.
Security: The Electronic Service Agent tool is designed to be secure in monitoring, reporting, and storing the data at IBM . The Electronic Service Agent tool securely transmits either via the Internet (HTTPS or VPN) or modem, and can be configured to communicate securely through gateways to provide customers a single point of exit from their site. Communication is one way. Activating Electronic Service Agent does not enable IBM to call into a customer's system. System inventory information is stored in a secure database, which is protected behind IBM firewalls. It is viewable only by the customer and IBM . The customer's business applications or business data is never transmitted to IBM .
More accurate reporting: Since system information and error logs are automatically uploaded to the IBM Support center in conjunction with the service request, customers are not required to find and send system information, decreasing the risk of misreported or misdiagnosed errors. Once inside IBM , problem error data is run through a data knowledge management system and knowledge articles are appended to the problem record.
Customized support: Using the IBM ID entered during activation, customers can view system and support information in the "My Systems" and "Premium Search" sections of the Electronic Support website at
My Systems provides valuable reports of installed hardware and software using information collected from the systems by Electronic Service Agent . Reports are available for any system associated with the customer's IBM ID. Premium Search combines the function of search and the value of Electronic Service Agent information, providing advanced search of the technical support knowledgebase. Using Premium Search and the Electronic Service Agent information that has been collected from your system, customers are able to see search results that apply specifically to their systems.
For more information on how to utilize the power of IBM Electronic Services, contact your IBM Systems Services Representative, or visit
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|Terms and conditions
Field installable feature
Warranty period
One year.
An IBM part or feature installed during the initial installation of an IBM machine is subject to a full warranty effective on the date of installation of the machine. An IBM part or feature that replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes the remainder of the warranty period for the replaced part or feature. An IBM part or feature added to a machine without replacing a previously installed part or feature is subject to a full warranty effective on its date of installation. Unless specified otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service, and service level of a part or feature are the same as those for the machine in which it is installed.
Customer setup
Machine code
Same license terms and conditions as base machine.
Optional features warranty period
One year.
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All European, Middle Eastern, and African countries.
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The U.S. Department of Labor says jobless claims fell to 311,000 last week.
Consensus was for a slight increase to 323,000 from a revised 321,000.
The 4-week moving average was 317,750, a decrease of 9,500 from the previous week's revised average of 327,250. The post-recession low is 315,000.
"This is consistent with our expectation that the separation side of the labor market will continue to improve in 2014," Barclays said.
This not a universal view.
"We are still cautious about calling the data evidence of a real downshift in the trend," Pantheon Macro's Iam Shepherdson said in a note.
He continued:
The seasonals have been quite favorable so we expected a decline this week. Next week's seasonals look like a stiffer test, and a rebound to 330K would be no surprise. Claims are volatile and it takes more than three good weeks to establish a new trend. Elsewhere, the 0.2% upward revision to Q4 GDP to 2.6% was a ten- th below consensus. Consumption was revised up to 3.3% from 2.6% - we expect sub-2% in Q1 - but investment in business structures was cut to -1.8% from +0.2%; no other significant revisions.
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Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Charlotte Taylor - Jamaica Inn
55 comments
- Maria Elyse said...
When I saw the lookbook a week or so ago, I instantly did a double take and thought, "Is that Rosalind?" And sure enough it is you! The resemblance was too striking to be anyone else.
I love the aesthetic of Du Maurier's novels. (Rebecca is by far one of my favorite books.) I think that same atmosphere Daphne Du Maurier created for her readers was truly recreated in this lookbook...that's what I love about all art forms: they make the view/listener/reader/wearer feel genuine emotions.
I'm glad it was such a lovely experience for you! You look fantastic and Charlotte's designs are as beautiful as ever.
Maria Elyse
- 6 March 2012 at 20:17
- Fashion Tales.... said...
Oh my goodness I just finished viewing the site and absolutely adore these stunning prints, also the visual gifs. What a fun and inspiring shoot this must have been!
I agree, the boldness and wisdom of this brilliant collection is what's so alluring to me.
- 6 March 2012 at 20:43
- Closet Fashionista said...
WOW! You look so amazing!!!! That last shot is soooo gorgeous! And Alfie is so cute! I LOVE owls! :D
I can totally feel the mood she was trying to create. So perfect
- 6 March 2012 at 20:46
- Stephanie Hoff Clayton said...
Congratulations on being a part of the lookbook!
These images are absolutely breathtaking. I love owls; what a nice experience to work with one (even though he nipped you!)
- 6 March 2012 at 20:47
- chiikalivelovelaugh said...
aaa that's too funny, that was the first thing I was going to ask and your first sentence was that the owl is real...I love these photos...i love all the prints charlotte uses in her line
xoxo stephi
- 6 March 2012 at 21:29
- The Lady Nerd said...
I saw this on Charlotte Taylor's blog a couple days ago and my jaw dropped, then promptly snapped shut. (I figured it wasn't ladylike to leave it dangling.) I'll admit that prints are not quite my thing so I was more focused on everything but the clothes. I love the mood that was set, along with the colour scheme. The deep rich hues of storm blue and purple almost make feel swept away to read some coastal mystery.
You are truly beautiful Rosalind. With that incredible bone structure of your face, I'd almost wager that you can't take a bad picture. Oh and don't even get me started on that luscious hair!
- 6 March 2012 at 21:30
- Pins, Needles & Fashion said...
You look absolutely gorgeous and these photographs are beautiful. Not to mention the collection is stunning, I love the prints and colors.
- 6 March 2012 at 21:40
First of all Rosalind, the shots of you are absolutely stunning - you must be thrilled to have such quirky, beautiful designs in your lookbook! Having spent every holiday I've ever had in Cornwall I have a very strong affinity to the place and feel it is somewhere, within the UK, with which I have dual citizenship. The north west is where I was born and brought up but Cornwall is my adopted residence - a place I hope to live in when I am old and grey so that I can appreciate the landscape completely without having the pressures of a job etc.
Because of this I am also a great Daphne Du Maurier fan - and although Rebecca is perhaps her most famous, dramatised and revered novel, Jamaica Inn was the most gripping I have read. It is true what you say - her books can swallow an afternoon because it is necessary to immerse yourself completely in the life of the characters. Due to their settings I always feel there is a sense of timelessness - the elements play a much greater role than any attempt to keep the stories contemporary to the time in which they were set. Her books always transport me back down to that mysterious county with it's legends and folklore and ancient customs. I really appreciate how it has inspired Charlotte's work - the vividly contrasting colours can be seen even from the A30 (Cornwall doesn't need a motorway!) by the great difference between the deep green of the hedgerow and the sunshine yellow of the gorse. Just as Christopher Kane used his Resort 11 collection to express space and the night sky - I wish someone would dedicate a collection to the sea. Maybe they already have - but there are leagues and leagues of possibility there.
Really enjoyed this Roz - you've inspired me to get writing a fresh post of my own. Alexandra xx
- 6 March 2012 at 21:55
- Joy said...
You look really good here. Your writing is fab as usual.
- 6 March 2012 at 21:59
- Natalie Anne Bourn said...
this is such an amazing photo shoot. The owl is a unique and fabulous touch and adds a sense of pure beauty along with the model. The clothing is lovely, it really flatters the figure.
- 6 March 2012 at 22:33
- Lydia said...
These photos are so gorgeous!! Your hair looks amazing. I'm not familiar with this line but I am loving the prints. And Alfie!!! Dare I say it, this shoot reminds me of Harry Potter (whom I love!)
- 6 March 2012 at 22:52
- Gaby My said...
hey! que bellas fotos! muy lindas!
- 7 March 2012 at 00:47
- Junaluska said...
Wow! The clothes are amazing, and you look amazing in them. I really love the last dress, and the wedges compliment the collection well.
I've only read Rebecca and The Birds, but I guess I'll have to check out Jamaica Inn now.
- 7 March 2012 at 03:44
- Izzy/Bella said...
You've elevated modeling to the level of art. I loved reading about how you contextualize your shoots and storyboard your experience. Now I'll have to read Du Maurier at last! She's my mother's favorite writer, so it was always as if she kind of belonged to her. You look beautiful of course, but what is extraordinary is the composure and expressiveness you achieve while in a pose. And I loved the patterns as well. Lovely all around!
- 7 March 2012 at 05:18
- London is passion said...
I l-o-v-e these photos, especially the last one. The outfits are beautiful, you look amazing and your hair are SO gorgeous!
Yana, Moscow
- 7 March 2012 at 06:54
- Polka Princess said...
What a wonderful mix of prints & colors!!! Truly a collection worth being nipped by an owl to wear! :)
And you, my dear Roz, is looking perfectly gorgeous & ethereal to befit the dresses & the set. The whole shoot has come out beautifully......each picture seems to be telling a story of it's own...
- 7 March 2012 at 07:29
- daisymay aka Chantele said...
OMG these photos are amazing, so beautiful, and the owl is great. The clothing is all so stunning too, these photos are even more striking than usual!
Daisy Dayz
- 7 March 2012 at 15:01
- daisychain said...
My brain has been over-run by cold germs but I must just say you look bloody amazing here and I am more than a little in love with the owl.
- 7 March 2012 at 16:16
- Soccer Mom Style said...
The photo-shoot turned out fantastic. I just emailed you saying that I saw these at Charlotte Taylor blog first and was smitten with them.
- 7 March 2012 at 17:16
- Kate said...
Every single one of these photographs is beautiful, and the gif of the owl moving it's head is delightfully charming, you must have had so much fun shooting with it! The prints are gorgeous and I cannot decide on my favourite!
In response to your question about the key necklace- the paint hasn't chipped off as of yet, but I think adding a layer of varnish would add protection from rain and general wear and tear, as well as a lovely shine!
- 7 March 2012 at 17:55
- Jean at www.drossintogold.com said...
I had to take a look at your blog before I wrote a response to your much-appreciated comment on mine.
I'm so very glad I did.
What exquisite photographs! The fashion is great but even more compelling to me is the choice to use you for this collection. You are more than a model or spokesmodel; you breathe intelligence and beauty into the whole project, making the sum greater than the parts. Just lovely. Thank you.
- 7 March 2012 at 18:04
- sacramento said...
I have never seen you more beautiful, Rosalind, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
The first pic blew my mind.
Now, I want to fly...
- 7 March 2012 at 18:39
- the nyanzi report said...
- 7 March 2012 at 18:43
- Jessica said...
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW! Congratulations, what a great opportunity! I just looked at the site, the moving pictures and background a re fantastic, the owl is adorable too :)
Please take a minute to look at my trunkshow;
- 7 March 2012 at 19:08
- Lucija said...
Thrilled to have found your blog - so new and creative!!
- 7 March 2012 at 20:31
- The Foolish Aesthete said...
Congratulations on your look book shoot! The dark, gothic atmosphere certainly becomes you. Exceptional photographs (and I do love the owl and all he represents.)! I will need to check out Du Maurier's books now. She seems to weave all my favorite elements of art and literature into her text.
J xxx
- 8 March 2012 at 00:35
- Courtney said...
You look absolutely amazing! These photos are fabulous. LOVE the owl! xx
- 8 March 2012 at 08:25
- polka dot said...
Oh my goodness, Roz, what a beautiful series! Congratulations, sweet friend.
I had come here to say hi - I've been away from all things fashion for so long, literally and metaphorically - and like someone else said, my jaw dropped. The colours, her designs.. I'm blown away. Wise, yes: grown up, intelligent, genius, inspiring design. And the way you were styled - hair, makeup, Claire Pepper's wonderful photography - and YOU!
I can't even choose my favourite. Perhaps the shot with the trousers: I love your pose. But also the wonderful red/gold/black shirt and wide skirt.. I love it all.
I can't believe I've never read anything by Daphne du Maurier, and now that I've finished my own, first, novel, and am allowing myself to read fiction again, maybe I should read her next. I'm currently working my way thru the Michael Dibdin/Zen series.
Well done: to you, to the whole team, and especially to Charlotte Taylor. xox
- 8 March 2012 at 13:27
- Zorian said...
What beautiful photos. The Gif's are amazing. You, look amazing. The clothes are wonderful. What a great post. You are stupendous in the photos.
- 8 March 2012 at 16:24
- 100%soie said...
oooh my god, you look perfect, especially with the nmaxi dress !!! I love it, really beautiful pictures and outfits !!!
- 8 March 2012 at 21:31
- Fashionistable said...
Now that the anticipation of these has been fulfilled I am more than impressed they are wonderful, beautiful, magnificent. It was brilliant to hear what was running through your head whilst you were being photographed. It is so rarely you hear what the model is thinking and feeling. You were perfect for this. Xxxx
- 8 March 2012 at 22:56
- lover said...
I never tire of coming to see what you are wearing and your expression on your face and your body movements..
- 9 March 2012 at 02:32
- Vix said...
Look books normally leave me cold but these images are absolutely stunning (and the clothes aren't too shabby either). You look wonderful. x
- 9 March 2012 at 08:31
- Fashion, Art and other fancies said...
Warm congratulations on the lookbook. This is where art and fashion meet. I adore the marriage of prints, and you are striking in the most beautiful way. XX
- 9 March 2012 at 16:28
- SabinePsynopsis said...
Beautiful photos, Roz! I haven't read any books of Daphne d. M. but I certainly think you are a very classic beauty and just perfect for the shot... and 'your partner' the owl is incredible! xoxo
- 9 March 2012 at 21:57
- Clara Turbay said...
i love it it´s perfect.
- 10 March 2012 at 23:24
- t said...
Cool looks!
- 11 March 2012 at 03:59
- Pull Your Socks Up! said...
Daph is my idol and she has the power to take me to places I never knew existed in my imagination. I love your owl friend, I've always wanted to see/touch one. You look glorious beautiful Roz, I nearly pee'd myself when I realised Charlotte had used the purple and green-print fabric for several of her designs. What a legend!!! xoxox
- 11 March 2012 at 05:01
- Raez said...
Holy wow, you are a stunner Rosalind!!! Love that we get to see some of your modeling work. It's a very beautiful collection, and I love the story behind Charlotte's designs. Fantastic job to everyone involved in the shoot!
- 12 March 2012 at 03:37
- adrielleroyale said...
The photography is just awesome!! You model so beautifully! This was such a pleasure so see :)
- 13 March 2012 at 00:02
- Thea vintage said...
Oh so beautiful! Everything - you, the styling and the clothes!
- 15 March 2012 at 07:15
- Not Just A Pretty Dress said...
I wanted to leave a comment to say that I saw the beautiful portraits by Vanessa Jackman and really liked it (your mustard trousers are so original!). And them I found you in the amazing prints of Charlotte Taylor...what a great surprise! Or maybe I shouldn't use this work as you are simply perfect to channel her style. And the owl print is so nice...
- 15 March 2012 at 14:03
- Barbro Andersen said...
This is marvelous! Congrats on your great work, I must say; I absolutely adore her designs!
The owl is such a beautiful creature, and so are you, dear Roz!
Hope you are well <3
- 16 March 2012 at 14:02
- Bella Q said...
Mind. Blown.
INcredible prints, wonderful clothes and beautiful you. A metaphorical feast for the eyes, my dear- the best things about fashion are staring at me right here. What a wonderful collection, great photos and you are a star. xo. -Bella Q
- 16 March 2012 at 21:37
- Pearl Westwood said...
I am speechless, deliciously dark and beautiful!
- 16 March 2012 at 23:43
- EIGHT LONDON said...
Hmmm, what can I say that 42 others haven't said already? I think I'll go with 'slamming'.
I'm so glad you are still enjoying the opportunity to model. I have to admit, I have had my eyes opened to the world of commercial modelling in Paris and it is far from pretty. The way the girls are treated is so despicable. I am completely with Erin O'Connor when she campaigned for a Models Union to protect girls. And the industry in the UK is far more supervised than in France. I think the best way is to manage yourself, work with people you know and love, and make beautiful, rare pictures as a result.
I have to admit, I've been very naughty - I recently watched Hitchcock's Rebecca, which is BRILLIANT, but I haven't read any of the books...
I will soon though! x
- 17 March 2012 at 00:16
- Emily, Ruby Slipper Journeys said...
I loved this lookbook. The clothes are stunning, and I can think of no one better than you to interpret a Du Maurier heroine (if they ever make another film of Frenchman's Creek you should play Dona)! Frenchman's Creek was, incidentally, the book I always used to read when I stayed home sick from school--and now I'm thinking I need to revisit Jamaica Inn as well...
- 17 March 2012 at 18:39
- styleeast said...
I've been hding this in my Bloglovin feed for ages, waiting for enough time to look at it properly, I was so entranced by that first photo. I could not think of a better model for this collection, you wear it so beautifully, plus the dark lips (just a hint of gothic) suit you so well. Your friend Mr Owl is very sweet too, i hope you made good friends with one another on the shoot! xx
- 17 March 2012 at 23:34
- RACHEL GOODCHILD said...
Wow! These are really stunning Roz.
- 18 March 2012 at 00:30
- Kirstin Marie said...
Absolutely stunning. These photographs are pure perfection. I am definitely going to checkout the look book. I lice her designs. The owl is so beautiful. Ive always thought was were so secretly magical & majestic.
- 19 March 2012 at 10:46
- lola said...
Wow , great photographs, beautiful clothes, xx
- 30 March 2012 at 14:50
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- 31 March 2012 at 05:07
- RACHEL GOODCHILD said...
Wow! Just having a quick catch up on your blog and have just seen these photographs. TOTALLY STUNNING! You look beautiful. I particularly love the top one.
- 20 April 2012 at 00:07
I've just come across this blog post and I have to say Rosalind you look absolutely stunning!
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It is one of the pioneers in data science education, established in early 2011 and now Gurgaon-based AnalytixLabs has kick-started operations in Bengaluru, in view of the high demand of its sought-after data science courses. Co-founded by Sumeet Bansal and Madhur Yadav, today it is led by Sumeet Bansal, Chandra Mouli and Ankita Gupta.
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With six successful years of operation, Analytics India Magazine catches up with Sumeet Bansal, CEO & Co-founder, AnalytixLabs who talks about his vision to become a global knowledge hub for advanced analytics and cementing ties with the ecosystem — clients and corporates. Bansal also points out how the institute has evolved over the years to become a heavyweight in the analytics education market and has helped corporates keep pace with the ever-changing analytics environment and help companies adopt analytics practices.
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Bengaluru centre caters to a mature market
Well, it has a burgeoning analytics market and a high demand for classroom training. When you look at the analytics market across India, Bangalore has the most mature analytics industry, opines Bansal. To bridge the learning gap, AnalytixLabs launched classroom training in the city helmed by experienced trainers. " This market requires advanced analytics courses and more experienced trainers. Our industry focused approach is our strength and that makes the course more relevant and attractive," he shared.
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Understanding the AnalytixLabs advantage
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A case-study driven teaching approach gives learners a hands-on experience on how to apply techniques such as Logistic Regression and how it differs for a Banking sector and e-commerce industry.
Keeping pace with corporate demand
Over the last five years, the industry's requirements have evolved in terms of analytics talent. Organizations require candidates with specialized analytics skills in terms of technology, statistical and domain understanding. This also leads to leadership roles in analytics, that are less technical and geared towards change management, Bansal points out. "There was a time when analytics used to be predominantly BI and reporting function, now we see a wider adoption of data science and big data technologies across all types of industries and all scales of organizations. And this has spawned the need for specialized talent," he added.
AnalytixLabs has kept pace with the evolving needs of industry and delivers customized corporate training that is contextual. As more organizations build data-driven cultures, the reliance on data analytics has increased manifold, thus requiring specialized talent. This has also introduced a lot of new analytics roles in the market that are not readily available and easy to recruit. It's here that the institute fills the gap with customized corporate programs.
Up next on the anvil
The founders are casting a wider net and wish to explore upcoming technology trends – AI & IoT with leading technology companies. "We would like to work on practical projects along with industry experts to co-innovate in Artificial Intelligence and IoT," said Bansal.
And in the fast-changing analytics world, AnalytixLabs will add more niche and tailored courses. Customized courses are regularly updated, with content being reviewed periodically to ensure it is aligned with the latest industry requirements.
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For those looking to transition into this hot field, hear it from the expert. Bansal outlines key technical and non-technical requirement to make it big in this field.
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Hence, whenever a candidate decides to start his journey in analytics he should be very clear what he aims to achieve in reference to his own unique profile and interest.


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Transforming Arrogance Into Pure Humility
Transforming Arrogance Into Pure Humility
The drive to become enlightened is a noble pursuit. The problem is nobody knows what it means. But one thing for certain is it keeps the striving one alive. It keeps the battle going. But the willingness to be humbled, this is the true offering up of the ego and is the most beautiful of any possibility.
Being humbled is the transformation of arrogance into humility. It is the transformation of rigidity into softness, of something into nothing. When you are ready to desire nothing more, then you are the purity of Love Itself. The asking for nothing and the offering up of everything. Once this occurs, then what is discovered is that everything that was ever wanted starts raining from the sky but the very speaking of this can be counter productive because it can just keep the rat race of desiring and wanting going.
When the process of humbling is all that you want, then all the pressure is off. Then the striving becomes unnecessary. Then the goal-setting makes absolutely no sense. It is the realization that the life is just about being humbled , that it is all about the burning away of the ego and not about the desire for ecstasy.
This deepest humbling is the endless transformation of arrogance into humility. This results in the ever expanding taste of pure, unchanging Love. And every time there is a following of even one thought about 'me', the possibility is to be humbled into absolute humility. It is so beautiful, so pure and so true.


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Hayden in a great mood
This morning when I drove up to my house after my last of 3 nights of work, I see a sight that made me smile. My boys had the garage door open out playing ready to go to school. Most mornings I am still trying to get them to hurry up and finish getting dressed so I can get them to school on time. I guess it was TGIF for them too!
I love these boys and even though they can drive me crazy at times they truly make me happy everyday. They are both becoming young men of character and even though they have such extreme different interest and personalities they have one thing in common, their relationship with Christ. God is good! Peace to you all.


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The Theatre Geek is Available to Help With Your ... Whatever
Theatre Geek is the consultant persona of me, Scott B. Burchill. I have been involved in theatre in every possible way, and have been active in theatre since 1978. I am also a classical String Bassist available to play with symphonies, or with chamber music groups, jazz groups, old time music groups, and pit orchestras for musicals or operas. I am a software developer and computer and network technician. I have worked for two, large, live event ticketing software companies and I understand the business of box office and funds development inside and out. I am a G Suite for Education administrator and certified educator. I am currently the Director of Technology, Librarian, and Auditorium Manager for the Drummond Area School District which is located in the heart of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in far Northern Wisconsin. If you need someone to help you with something, get in touch. There is a good chance I will be able to help.


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The mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to promote access to higher education, foster lifelong learning, and prepare students to be active and positive contributors in a diverse global community.
CSUSM's Division of Student Affairs will provide a high impact, student-centered educational experience to ensure that students become positive and socially just contributors in a rapidly changing world.
Respect: We value all members of our community and create an environment of care, respect, and empathy. We highly regard individuals and their contributions.
Integrity: Sincerity, trust, and honesty are the foundations of our work. Our actions reflect good judgment, are congruent with professional standards, and match our expressed commitments.
Student-Centered: Students are central to our mission. We are committed to our students' well-being, holistic development, and learning.


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Opportunity's a beautiful thing. Especially when you see it on the calendar, months before it arrives.
You get to look forward, to know exactly when that pitch will occur. So you prepare. You practice. You excitedly pack your things the night before. Leisurely sauntering to the airport, you fly out right on time, ready for that pitch, ready to knock it right out of the park!
But opportunity isn't a game. It abides no rules. Sometimes the pitch is scheduled, waiting for you to get ready. It waits for you to arrive on time. but other times that pitch comes as a surprise. Opportunity comes flying out of nowhere. Sometimes at the grocery, or on a weekend bike ride with your kids.
And still you're ready. Because opportunity plays to your strengths. You've so practiced this process for so many months.
And later, now smiling, opportunity in hand, they ask how'd you do it. How'd you catch it so quick? And your words will come easy. "There's no need to run when you're already there."


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A Brief History of the Kentucky Council of Churches
When delegates from six Protestant denominations met on December 11, 1947, to organize the Kentucky Council of Churches, they stood on the shoulders of many previous efforts of faithful Kentuckians claiming the gift of unity.*
Above all, they stood on the shoulders of the Kentucky State Sabbath-School Association (KSSA) founded in October of 1865. Over many decades, the KSSA and its successor organizations helped the churches be a force for educational outreach and service to youth. Another important precursor organization was the United Church Women of Kentucky.
Membership growth and diversity
The Protestant delegates who met in 1947 created an autonomous organization that has grown in a distinctive way. The number and variety of member churches grew steadily. During the decade 1954-1964, the membership became racially integrated and came to include the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Beginning in 1982, all of the Catholic dioceses of Kentucky also became full members after some time of less formal participation. Today, there are 12 major Christian traditions represented among the members. The most recent new member tradition (2010) is the Kentucky Baptist Fellowship.
Msgr. Don Hellman
First Catholic president
Some major themes have been constant in the focus of the Council's activities and impact, even when the specific ways of addressing those themes have evolved. A sampling of those major themes would have to include:
Fellowship, Prayer, and Support to Pastors
This theme has included initiatives such as the World Day of Prayer, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, conferences for pastors, support for prison chaplains, and opportunities for church leaders to spend time together in fellowship. In keeping with this history is today's initiative, "Health and Hospitality Opportunities for Peer Ecumenism (HHOPE)", a program supporting small peer learning groups for church leaders.
Improving Rural Life
From the early days' "Church and Farm Family" conferences, to migrant worker outreach work in the 60s, on up to today's Care For Creation program unit, the Council has kept the needs of rural residents as a key theme.
Rev. Ellen Frost
First woman president
Justice and Help for People Who are Struggling Economically
A Task Force on Hunger had a large impact for good in Kentucky, spawning food banks, encouraging church. Rev. Ellen Frost, first woman president involvements with the challenge of homelessness, and advocating improvements in public welfare programs. Other more recent manifestations of this theme include efforts to prevent the expansion of gambling casinos and support for a cap on interest rates on payday lending.
Christian Unity Dialogue and Agreements
Intentional dialogues among the member traditions have led to some important agreements about how we will speak, work and worship together. These agreements undergird all our work so that the spheres in which we can be unanimous will grow. The Council's paper on how we approach our disagreements is seen as exemplary in Kentucky and beyond, and you are encouraged to download and study it here.
CME Bishop Othal Lakey
Long-time chair of Hunger Task Force
The Council has been an important partner with others in Kentucky in defining and widening the sphere in which religion and education can find common interest. An important chapter in that work was the Public Education and Religion in Kentucky (PERK) committee that in 1999 produced "Education about the Role of Religion in America's History and Culture."
The health needs of Kentuckians are dire when we are compared to other states, and in recent years the Council has grown its commitments in this area. In advocacy work, we pursue a day when everyone will have access to affordable, quality health care. In addition, we encourage every congregation and parish to sponsor health ministries, and are helping pastors to improve their own health.
Rev. John Bush
Disaster Coordination and Recovery
Beginning in 1974, the Council played a seminal role in the development of volunteer agency coordination around natural disasters in Kentucky. Denominational disaster assistance agencies gradually grew in strength and the Council has moved increasingly into a training and coordination role. Executive Director John Bush pioneered this role.
Anti-racism and Migration Issues
Creating an environment of respect and welcome for all of God's children is a constant in the life of the Council. Recent initiatives include a statement against racism that includes educational components, advocacy for comprehensive federal reforms affecting migrants, and gatherings to equip church members for effective outreach to new residents.
The history of the Council is still being written by those who join hearts and hands to write it with prayer and action. You are invited to be one of its authors!
* Much of this essay's content is indebted to a brief history of the Council entitled "We Are A Household Of Faith", available upon request.


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Convince Me There's A God: Fine-Tuning
by Mark McGee
I was comfortable as an atheist. I could do anything I wanted to do (or could get away with) and laugh at the masses of people stuck in the merry-go-round of belief in a "higher power." I laughed at them privately, with friends, and publicly on my radio talk show. So, it came as quite a surprise when I heard that science might support creation of the heavens and the earth by "God." That was stuff of my childhood, certainly nothing to concern myself as an informed adult, but there it was staring me in the face – creation science.
In the early 1970s people like Dr. John Meyer of the University of Louisville (Physiology and Biophysics), Dr. Malcolm Cutchins of Auburn University (Aerospace Engineering), Dr. Kenneth Cummings with the U.S. Consultants Fisheries Service in LaCrosse, Wisconsin (Research Biologist), Dr. Thomas Barnes of the University of Texas, El Paso (Physics), Dr. David Boylan of Iowa State University (Dean, College of Engineering), Dr. Arthur Wilder-Smith of the University of Illinois Medical School Center, University of Geneva School of Medicine, and University of Bergen School of Medicine (Doctorates in Physical Organic Chemistry and Pharmacological Sciences), and Dr. Edward Blick of the University of Oklahoma (Aerospace, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering) were supporting creationism using science as evidence. I found that very interesting since my observation of Christians at the time was they were not educated nor informed in the "sciences."
The man who introduced me to the fact that many scientists believed in creation had been a professor of Civil Engineering at Rice University in the 1940s and had received his Ph.D. in Hydraulic Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Henry Morris taught at several universities during the 1950s and 60s and helped start the Creation Research Society in the early 60s. He co-wrote The Genesis
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Flood with Dr. John Whitcomb, which included his belief in the literal interpretation of the world-wide cataclysmic flood that killed all life on earth except for those who rode out the flood in the Ark built by Noah and his sons. Thus, the reason for Dr. Morris' visit to Florida as he prepared to search for the Ark on Mt. Ararat. All of this seemed ridiculous to me, so I invited Dr. Morris to appear on my radio show in a special two-hour edition where we would dig into the claims of a creator God who destroyed most life on the planet with water.
One of Dr. Morris' evidences about creationism was the "fine-tuning" of the universe. By that he meant the earth was the only physical place in the universe capable of sustaining higher forms of life. Dr. Morris pointed to the earth's unique hydrosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere as some of the evidence for that, along with the position of the earth in its distance from the sun and how the earth's moon and other planets and moons in our solar system orbited the sun in a way that benefited life on earth and served as a protective shield to most of the damaging elements hurtling through space…
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Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies (FECT), the world's leading manufacturer in the field, was honored with General Motors' 2015 Supplier of the Year Award. The designation recognizes FECT's overall leadership and performance across all regions, in particular in North America and Europe. In China, the Business Group has also received in 2015 a separate "Supplier of the Year" distinction from Shanghai General Motors.
"We are grateful to General Motors for recognizing the inventive minds, hard work and lean processes that distinguish our worldwide Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies workforce," said FECT North American Operations President Dave DeGraaf. "We are proud to be a supplier for General Motors, and I know everyone within FECT greatly appreciates this recognition and our highly valued relationship with GM."
FECT earned the highest-level ranking for supplier performance based on a series of metrics applied by GM. The rankings evaluate business performance and cultural priorities. FECT scored greater than 4 out of 5 on both scales. Business performance incorporates quality, launch, material cost and supply chain. A GM internal survey of departments, which work closely together with suppliers, evaluates cultural priorities and focuses on total enterprise cost, transparency, communication/responsiveness and innovation/engineering.
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GM's senior leadership, including CEO Mary Barra, recognized 110 of GM's best suppliers from 17 countries at the 24(th) annual "Supplier of the Year" awards ceremony in Detroit, Michigan.
General Motors was Faurecia's 5(th) largest customer worldwide in 2015, generating product sales of $1.35 billion.
About Faurecia
Faurecia is one of the world's largest automotive equipment suppliers. The company consists of four key Business Groups: Automotive Seating, Emissions Control Technologies, Interior Systems and Automotive Exteriors. In 2015, the Group posted sales of $23 billion. As of December 31, 2015, Faurecia employed 103,000 people in 34 countries at 330 sites, including 30 R&D centers. Faurecia is listed on the NYSE Euronext Paris stock exchange and trades in the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) market. For more information, visit: http://na.faurecia.com/en
In North America, Faurecia had sales of $6.4 billion in 2015. It employs more than 20,000 people at 48 locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.


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The Latrobe City Council will enter caretaker mode today, ahead of the Dunbar Ward by-election next month.
The by-election was called after councillor Rohan Fitzgerald resigned from the council.
Nominations for the by-election close at midday today.
The by-election will be held on August 13.
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After wearing and loving Cameo so much, I was really looking forward to trying the polish I bought along with it. Illamasqua Noble is a vibrant robin's egg blue creme:
Picture taken in sunlight. The formula was smooth and applied well in two coats, plus some touchups. Just like Cameo, this color was very bold; it has a great, strong presence on the nail. But while Cameo was a soothing, calming type of color, this shade is incredibly bright and vibrant. I'm used to seeing robin's egg blue in lighter or pastel forms, so it's nice to see something a bit different. This was so bold that I was almost inclined to call it a teal! Whichever way this shade is defined, it's absolutely stunning. Though it can probably work year-round, I'm glad I tried it at this point in the summer. It makes me think of both water and the sky. I paired this with Chanel Riviera on my toes.
I tried half of this collection a couple of weeks ago, and I'll try the other half over this weekend (at least I think this collection has four polishes in it; they were the only ones I saw that had ice cream stickers on the cap.) Nails Inc. Royal Botanical Gardens (Spring/Summer Trend, 2013) is a pastel greenish turquoise creme:
Picture taken in sunlight. I expected this to be streaky, as light pastel colors tend to be, but the formula was also nicely thick and pigmented, so I got full coverage in two coats with some touchups. I love turquoise polishes the most in creme form, so I was defintely drawn to this. This pretty shade is unmistakably turquoise, but it leans ever so slightly more green than blue. It has that light, sweet pastel look, but the color is pigmented enough to look bold and stark instead of pale. When I wear them in the summer, turquoises like this also make me think of the beach. 🙂 I paired this with NARS Anardana on my toes.
I tried one half of this collection in May, and this month I'll wear the second half, starting with Essie In the Cab-ana (Resort Collection, 2013), a bright, aqua-turquoise creme:
Picture taken in sunlight. The formula was nicely thick and pigmented, and I got full coverage in two coats, with some touchups in between. When I bought this I thought the color would be really similar to Where's My Chauffeur?. They are, in the sense that they're both in the same broad color family, but they're not as close as I thought. Where's My Chauffeur? leans on the green side of turquoise, while In the Cab-ana leans more on the blue side. There are also differences in formula; In the Cab-ana has a thicker, more solidly opaque consistency. Both are bold and really pretty; this one makes me think of lovely turquoise seas as well. I paired it with Illamasqua Purity on my toes.
I'm finally finished trying this collection with Essie Where's My Chauffeur (Winter 2012), a bright, greenish turquoise creme:
Picture taken in sunlight. (This looks just a little greener in real life.) This applied smoothly, though the formula didn't quite have that really solid pigmentation. I needed three coats for full, streak-free coverage. It did turn out to have a pretty strong presence on the nail, even without that creamy, solid, pigmented type of formula. It's kind of strange to think of this as part of a winter release, since this color seems so summery. I can't resist a turquoise! This one leans a little on the green side. Turquoise shades are typically light, but I like that this one is actually pretty bold and bright, and not washed-out and pale. I feel more at home trying it at this time of year. It's so pretty and makes me think of a gorgeous turquoise sea. I paired this with Sephora by OPI It's My Pink on my toes.
I'm wrapping up this month's run of blues and greens with my next Brit-themed polish for the Championships. Nails Inc. Haymarket is a turquoise-jade creme:
Picture taken in sunlight. This applied well; the formula was thick, smooth and pigmented so I got full coverage in just two coats. I love this color; it's soft, but it doesn't look like a typical dusty polish. This may be a soft sort of shade, but the finish actually looks crisp. I think the solid pigmentation definitely helps it have a strong, well-defined presence on the nail. I wouldn't call it stark, but it has a certain clean brightness to it. The color itself is a pretty blend of turquoise and jade, which is the only way I could describe it. I was planning on putting this on anyway, but wearing something from one of my favorite color families is a definite pick-me-up after the awful sports-watching day I had yesterday. Seeing Rafa Nadal crash out at Wimbledon, Germany losing at Euro, and the Yankees blowing a lead (not to mention losing Pettitte and Sabathia to injury the previous day) is a lot of letdown for one day. 😦 I paired this with Orly Cotton Candy on my toes.
While I've just worn a turquoise polish, the color comes in such a wide spectrum of shades that I don't feel like I'm wearing the same color today. Color Club Blue-Ming (Blossoming, Spring 2012) is a bright pastel turquoise creme:
Picture taken in sunlight. This applied well and was pretty pigmented. The formula can be prone to cuticle drag, and I couldn't quite get full, solid coverage in two coats, so I used three. This is now one of my favorite turquoises I own. It's a very stark pastel so it has a lovely strong presence on the nail. I can say that about any good pastel creme, but this one is so bright that it almost crosses over into neon territory! I'm not inclined to call it a neon because the formula doesn't behave like one, but there's something about the color that's really glowy. I don't really like punny polish names, especially when it's an inaccurate indicator of the color. This one is more of a green-leaning turquoise, and I already have another color in mind when I think of Ming dynasty ceramics. Whatever name is attached to this polish, I absolutely love it. Pastel turquoises are not unique, but this one definitely stands out among them. I paired this with Orly Hot Shot on my toes.
For the next of the blue/green shades from this collection, I have on China Glaze Kinetic Candy (Electropop, Spring 2012), a pale pastel turquoise creme:
Picture taken in sunlight. Although the formula was a little streaky, it applied well, and because of its thickness and high pigmentation, I got full coverage in only two coats. I absolutely love this; it's so pretty and sweet-looking! It's a blue-leaning turquoise; I think it has just a drop a green in it that makes it look turquoise and not baby blue. It has a sort of dusty appearance, but at the same time its stark pastel quality makes it look bright. "Stark" and "dusty" seem incongruous but somehow this polish has both qualities. As with other pastels, it really does make me think of candy. I paired this with Essie Lovie Dovie on my toes.
For the first time in four slams, I'm not celebrating Novak Djokovic winning one. He didn't complete the "Nole Slam" (partly due to Rafa Nadal's unbelievable play on his way to a record seventh Roland Garros title) and the career slam still eludes him, but now I look forward to Wimbledon, and I continue with June's blues and greens. China Glaze Aquadelic (Electropop, Spring 2012) is a bright turquoise creme:
Picture taken in weak sunlight. The formula was nicely thick and pigmented (similar to a pastel, although I don't think it's truly one); I got full coverage in just two coats. Out of all the polishes in this collection, I knew I wanted to try this first. Like my love of teal, I can't resist any shade of turquoise. This one leans on the greenish side. It's so sweet and pretty! Like I mentioned, it does seem like a pastel because it's light (but turquoise is a light color anyway), and does have that stark-like presence and definition on the nail. However, it's actually a bold shade, especially compared to the paler pastel turquoises. It takes the best qualities from bright and pastel polishes, saturated color and stark crispness. It's beautiful to look at, a definite must for turquoise lovers. I paired this with Essie Funny Face on my toes.
I knew it wouldn't be long before I tried another turquoise this month. Color Club New Bohemian (Back to Boho, Fall 2011) is a turquoise green creme:
Picture taken in sunlight. This applied well, but the formula was a little cuticle-draggy. I needed three coats for even coverage. I thought this was similar to another polish I tried earlier this month, American Apparel The Valley, but, looking at these turquoise polishes side-by-side, New Bohemian is much greener, while The Valley is more of a robin's egg blue. Wherever it lands between blue and green, any shade of turquoise is pretty to me! This one is light (turquoise is a light color anyway) but still colorful and bright. Looking at it makes me want to relax on the beach. I paired this with OPI Ate Berries in the Canaries on my toes.


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A Position Paper on Failure Assessment and Establishing Root Cause in Failure Analysis
A. K. Koul
Engineering failure analysis is an enormously important branch of engineering science. Notwithstanding the considerable ingenuity of scientists and engineers to design, build and operate sophisticated instruments, equipment, machinery and structures, sometimes their performance does not follow expectations. We see this in all types of man-made articles from transportation systems to energy delivery equipment. Gas turbine engines are no exception. There are many basic reasons:
- A part may be designed to requirements that do not fully represent the service conditions
- The operator of, say an aircraft or engine, may substantially change the way the equipment is used so that the original design assumptions are no longer valid, and damage may accumulate during service at a much faster rate than expected.
- A design may be faulty, involving inadequate safety margins of stress or operating temperatures. The choice of materials used in manufacture may be wrong.
- A defect, introduced during manufacture or assembly may remain undetected in the part during service.
- Damage introduced during service may miss detection during scheduled inspection and overhaul, and remain to cause premature failure.
The purpose of failure analysis is to determine how a component failed and what caused the failure to occur. Failure analysis is therefore one of the most important tasks carried out by the engineer because if correctly performed it should resolve any uncertainties about the validity of the original design, about the materials and manufacturing methods employed, and about the way the equipment has been used. If the basic design, materials, manufacturing or maintenance methods are found to be defective, then failure analysis provides a basis for sensible corrective action. This is a process often referred to as Retroactive Design.
However, the examination of the fracture surfaces or metallographic examination of the failed parts may not always be sufficient to get at the root cause of the failure of a component that may have been subjected to complex thermal-mechanical loading histories in highly corrosive or oxidizing operating environments. Examples of failures of a high strength steel bolt in an aircraft structure and a Ni-Fe base superalloy turbine disc in a land based turbine engine are presented in Figure 1 (a) and Figure 1 (b) respectively. A typical fracture surface attributed to stress corrosion cracking in stainless steel material is also included for comparison, Figure 1 (c). All fracture surfaces look very similar. Only upon examining the material manufacturing processes, part operating environments and loading conditions in detail, was the root cause of the steel bolt failure established to be hydrogen embrittlement and prolonged low temperature creep loading at 0.45 to 0.53 T/Tm of the alloy in the case of the turbine disc. In the case of the Ni-Fe base superalloy turbine disc, the client was convinced that stress corrosion cracking as opposed to creep mechanism was responsible for the turbine disc failures because the OEM including several other consultants that they had engaged, prior to involving LPTi, had reached this conclusion.
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Haiti Soleil has developed a six-point program focus to achieve its mission, vision, and objectives. This six-point program ensures a global perspective to understanding, and engaging with, local communities in Haiti.
Arts and Literacy for a Better World
Promotes literacy and visual arts through literacy and art projects that reinforce positive attitudes about education and innovative activities designed to bring visual arts and literature to the youth and the public at large.
Technology for the Future
Collaborate with institutions, schools, companies, and organizations to provide young Haitians with access to computers, electronic sources and training in new technology.
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Advances projects that provide young Haitians and those interested in Haiti with the opportunity to participate in cross-cultural exchanges with others all over the world to develop a more international and global perspective.
Friends of Haiti Program
Work with elementary, high school and college student organizations, and other youth organizations to educate students about Haiti, involve them in the ongoing efforts of Haiti Soleil and connect them with young Haitians in Haiti with similar interest, goals and dreams.
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Targets youth in Haiti between the ages of 6-18 to develop positive self-image and an overall sense of wellbeing.
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Physical and Mental Health Fosters physical and mental health education activities in the libraries and museums Haiti Soleil develops to enhance physical activity and promote healthy habits in children's lives.


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Today was "Meet the Teacher" day. We had nine teachers to meet. We arrived with book bags full of notebooks, loose leaf paper, labeled pencils, nerves and glue.
We left with instructions, locker assignments, soft workbooks to cover in contact paper, and a lot less nervousness and a little more confidence.
And I left with a feeling of overwhelming gratitude and thankfulness.
I made it.
This was a difficult summer for me. I traveled three times, for 3-5 days each time. I ramped up my review work (and there will be a review post up tomorrow, thank you so much for your attention to these, you have NO IDEA how much it helps me out to make an income - well, all I can say is, BLESS YOU for reading and commenting because, hello, school supplies/shoes/uniforms/lunch boxes killed my entire month and it's only the 21st...)
And I still need to buy a SAXOPHONE. Have you *priced* those suckers?
I tried, as much as I could, to make this summer about them. I took them places, swam with them, read and cooked and focused on them - but by ten days ago, I was officially toast. For the past ten days, I've been hanging on by my fingertips - and tonight I officially lost my cool.
But tomorrow, I wake early and drive the three youngest to school, where they will stay until 3. My older two girls still have two weeks of summer - but they sleep until noon and so, gloriously, I will once again have some quiet that is not interrupted with nerf gun wars and screaming fits, interspersed with tantrums and fights and whining, topped with a cherry on the sundae of I'm so incredibly bored.
I want to be a good mom. I desperately try to be a good mom. But I'm overwhelmed with keeping up with the needs and desires of six kids - and, make no mistake, the older ones desire attention just as much as the younger ones - and being the only parent here -
well, I'm tapped out.
But I made it.


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Calling all Dads! Take your daughter out for a nice, fun-filled evening to the 7th Annual Father/Daughter Dinner and Dance. Enjoy a special night full of activities including dance music, food, and fun that you and your daughter will never forget.
Presented by the Florence Parks and Recreation Department, the dance is scheduled for Friday, February 12, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Florence Community Center, located at 778 N. Main Street.
The fee for this memorable night is only $10.00 per person. The registration deadline is Friday, February 3. Seating is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Please register at the Parks and Recreation Department, located at 778 North Main Street. Jim Heet Photography will snap photos at the event for various fees.
For more information, contact Megan at (520) 868-8329.
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