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2200 kms of optical fibre and still counting.
Heralding a new era for online education and research in New Zealand, Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand Ltd (REANNZ) has announced that it has entered into a long-term partnership with the country's foremost, independent optical fibre network provider, Wellington-based FX Networks, to provide the national connectivity for the Kiwi Advanced Research and Education Network (KAREN).
The arrangement secures the continuation of KAREN's existing 10Gb/s backbone connectivity and footprint around the country for an initial term of three years through to December 2013, with two two-year renewal options.
The move should mean lower cost, and faster and more reliable national bandwidth options for New Zealand tertiary and secondary education institutions, and could lead to a proliferation of virtual world and other third generation uses of the internet by both faculty and students in education across the country. When coupled with other moves, it should also provide benefits to distance learners.
The Universities of Auckland, Otago and Canterbury, along with Weltech, in Wellington, are already operating a bandwidth-hungry, OpenSim-based virtual world system (New Zealand Virtual World Grid) in test phase in conjunction with the KAREN network which can only benefit from the latest development, which should ease both access and costs, especially as NZVWG only uses local bandwidth, rather than international connections.
The decision to go with FX Networks follows what spokespeople for the two partners described as "a thorough and comprehensive evaluation process." The KAREN network has previously worked directly with Telecom.
The contract also includes options to move KAREN to a dark fibre-based network infrastructure, which will be essential to ensure KAREN can continue to offer leading-edge network services within a constrained cost base.
The CEO of REANNZ, Donald Clark, said, "This is the most exciting development for KAREN since the network was launched in 2006. We are confident that we have selected a progressive, long-term partner in FX Networks and have secured the best national connectivity options for our community and provided certainty to our members on cost and presence."
"Over the last four years, the demands of our members has driven innovation in network supply and services across the telecommunications industry," he said. "In earlier times our investments have helped other network suppliers extend their networks, now we're helping FX Networks."
Through moving to the new network, REANNZ will put into effect a new Network Access Policy which will provide greater flexibility to REANNZ and KAREN members around access, and use of the network. The network is currently recruiting a number of secondary schools to add to its current tertiary institution base.
Work has already begun on comprehensive transition plan to ensure a smooth cross-over from current national connectivity arrangements to the new arrangements in December.
REANNZ is currently in the late stage contract discussions with the preferred supplier for KAREN's international network. An announcement on the selected provider will be made later this month.
FX Networks already has completed most of an optical spine the length of the country and is completing a network right around the country to join with the spine – a number of local bodies like those controlling Hawkes Bay, Pahiatua, Dannevirke and Eketahuna among others have already signed up with FX Networks – which should make access to KAREN and true high-speed broadband internet an affordable reality for most institutions as well as distance education students.
Previously, despite claims to the contrary, the major Telcos in New Zealand have supplied provincial New Zealanders with Broadband, which they pay Broadband prices for, but which generally have not delivered consistent Broadband speeds. In fact, in areas like the Manawatu, consumers, although paying Broadband prices, have often been left with a service, during times of high contention, which has run at dial-up speeds.
FX Networks' fibre optic 'backbone' network covering both islands of New Zealand, however, is the fastest independent intercity pipeline in the country, capable of transferring data and voice at speeds up to 10Gbps.
The organisation describes its network as a " a 'green fields' operation, our 21st Century technology and lean business practices mean we can deliver a Ferrari-type network for Corolla-type pricing."
The company is privately owned and funded, with 30 percent equity held by New Zealanders. It is independent from the Telcos operating in New Zealand.
FX Network's partnership with REANNZ follows the announcement in April that FX Networks had signed an agreement with Telecom Wholesale for the exchange of local internet traffic (local peering) at 19 of Telecom's points of interconnection – 39 currently available) around the country, laying the groundwork for the "most efficient routing" of New Zealand's growing volumes of Internet traffic through New Zealand's two main internet backbones.
Peering allows traffic to be exchanged on a local or regional basis rather than transported back and forth throughout the country to be exchanged in Auckland.
Announcing this agreement the two companies said, "With the Government's $1.5bn 'Ultra Fast Broadband' and $300m 'Rural Broadband initiatives both on the horizon, the agreement paves the way for a whole new range of competitive broadband packages to be developed by ISPs and other service providers."
FX Networks Jamie Baddeley said at the time of the agreement that it meant that the Governments investment of $1.8bn in urban and rural broadband "will now be able to run local content in a fast and efficient manner.
"This is a big step in New Zealand's digital transformation that will revolutionise many aspects of society including health, education, commerce and entertainment," he said. "… I think many ISPs are going to have to rethink how they charge for traffic and there will now be competitive pressure to separate international traffic from local usage and charge accordingly."
Senior industry consultant Dr Murray Milner said: "This is a very positive outcome with the industry tackling a major issue that is fundamental to the success of the current fibre roll-outs. Local peering means that internet backbones will not be clogged up with local traffic and we will see smart uses of the capability in areas like healthcare where digital X-rays can be shared simultaneously in full definition."
Ernie Newman, CEO of TUANZ said: "Peering has been on the table for a number of years as one of those too hard issues, after some carriers depeered from the earlier system a few years ago. It was the users who bore the brunt of that with traffic romboning to Auckland when it didn't need to, or worse to the USA. I'm delighted to see industry players resolving this issue without the need for regulation or government intervention and users will benefit from better performance and lower charges. What's emerging is the national digital architecture that TUANZ has been calling for."
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Lee Goes For 1st
Hitting .268 as a team places the Phillies third in the NL behind only the Dodgers (.269) and Cardinals (.275). That's not an issue.
The issue lies in scoring runs. When it comes to runs scored, the Phillies are behind six other teams. It seems that when they have a runner on third with less than two out, they never score. Never is way too strong, I'm sure. It just seems that way.
It happed again last night in the Dodgers' 4-3 win. The three runs tell another story. When scoring three or fewer runs, the Phillies are 4-21. Tied after eight innings, 1-6.
Cliff takes the mound in game two tonight in an effort to stop the Phillies three-game slide and his person one. The lefty last won a game on September 26. He's winless in eight starts this season. Lifetime, 2-0 in three starts vs. the Dodgers.
Down On the Farm
Slim night as Lehigh Valley was rained out, Reading and Lakewood were not scheduled.
Clearwater pounded out 17 hits in blasting Palm Beach, 15-3. Three hits each for RF Zach Collier, 2B Albert Cartwright, SS Michael Martinez and DH Jim Thome. LHP Austin Wright (6-0) gave up one run in seven innings.
Players of May
Clearwater produced the player of the month in 3B Cody Asche and pitcher of the month in LH Jesse Biddle.
Asche, a fourth-round selection a year ago out of the University of Nebraska, batted .363 for May, getting 41 hits in 27 games. He's a left-handed hitter. The Phillies greatest left-handed hitter to come out of Nebraska? Richie Ashburn.
Biddle, a Philadelphia native, went 2-0 with a 1.36 ERA in six starts. The 27th overall selection in the 2010 draft out of Germantown Friends School, Biddle struck out 32 in 33 innings. Opponents hit .185 against the 20-year-old.
June 5, 1948, 1st game: CF Richie Ashburn ties the modern NL rookie record by hitting safely in 23 straight games in a 6-5 win at Chicago. The record was set in 1921 by another Phillie, 3B Goldie Rapp.
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Here are some highlights from the fashion show that was. First, some backstage action. The excitement, the make-up that you wouldn't be caught wearing anywhere else but the fashion runway, and peeks of the outrageous outfits before they hit the runway (aren't you the lucky one! 😛 ) Okay, some pics were actually taken after the runway. The models are more relaxed after the big walk, plus they're not being herded into position to get on stage so they can have some fun.
Like I said before, it was all afro-centric so the hair and make-up had to reflect that. Prior to having the hair done I had forgotten how unflattering I feel I look with cornrows. I had only ever plaited them once before in my adult life, and this was the second. I was convinced they weren't for me, and much as a few disagreed, I wasn't convinced. Gratefully the outfits I was given covered my head, so no worries. The white things in the cornrows are cowrie shells… very traditional here, also once used as a form of currency, back in the days before colonialism.
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The 80 metre tall volcanic monolith (centre of image) stands at 1,813 meters above sea level and was formed as a result of extensive erosion and is all but very little that remains of the once mighty Roque Nublo stratovolcano which stood in the center of Gran Canaria between approximately 4.6 and 3.0 million years ago and who's central crater was located close to where the Roque Nublo stands today. The rock formations of which the Roque Nublo is composed were deposited at some time between 3.9 and 3.0 million years ago, during a period when explosive vulcanian-phreatomagmatic eruptions dominated the Roque Nublo volcano's activity. During this period the highly explosive eruptions emitted a series of dense, water vapor and lithic rich, relatively low temperature pyroclastic flows, resulting in a rather unusual type of non-welded ignimbrite (also termed block and ash flow) in which the juvenile components (matrix composed of trachytic to phonolitic pumice fragments and ash) were largely altered into zeolites and subordinate smectites. The alteration took place in situ and immediately after the deposition of the deposits when they were still hot, by the reaction between the vitric juvenile components and the condensed water vapour, which diagenetically cemented the pumice rich block and ash flow. The combined effect of the magma-water interaction and the high content of lithic fragments is sufficient to explain the characteristic low emplacement temperature of the Roque Nublo ignimbrites (< 500şC) and the fact that the eruption columns rapidly became too dense to be sustained as vertical eruption columns and were transformed into tephra fountains which fed high-density pyroclastic flows. These heterogeneous ignimbrites containing varying proportions of crystals, vesiculated pumice, ash and up to 55% Lithics (rock fragments) were to form massive layered sheets of breccia-type pyroclastic deposits known as the Roque Nublo breccia, of up to 60 metres thick in places and extending up to 25 km in length as they were channeled down a number of prehistoric canyons, towards the coastline, of which some flows were transformed into lahars. Many of the breccia sheets are also interlayered with lava flows, composed of basanites, alkaline basalts, tephrites, trachybasalts (hawaiites), basaltic trachyandesites (benmoreite), phonotephrites, tephri-phonolites and phonolites. As the volcano reached maturity and as the eruptions continued piling up layer upon layer of Ignimbrites, lavas and other fallout deposits, the volcano was to build a high asymmetric cone whose southern flank was much steeper than the northern and western flanks, steep flanks that were to become unstable and begin to suffer from periodic gravitational collapses not only to the south but also to the north and west. These collapses perhaps also associated with the explosive eruptions. Finally, towards 3 million years (the exact date is uncertain) as the volcano reached the peak of its evolution and having reached an estimated minimum altitude of between 2500 and 3000 metres, a catastrophic edifice failure occurred and the entire southern flank of the volcano collapsed in a giant debris avalanche, much of which was channeled down the area of today's Barranco de Arguineguin, this event resulting in the formation of an enormous horseshoe shaped crater. Whether this giant and final flank collapse was triggered by an eruption, by seismic movements resulting from intrusions or simply by the collapse of its very steep flanks, is however unclear, certainly there is no evidence of a massive explosive eruption as had formed the Tejeda caldera in the Miocene. Coinciding with this event, the volcanic activity was waning, this period being marked by the intrusion of a number of phonolitic domes with associated fumarole activity around the periphery of the volcano until around 2.7 million years when activity ceased. Following this, whatever remained of the volcano's central cone has been largely erased by 3 million years of erosion on its southern side and mostly buried by post Roque Nublo lavas to the north and east. It is during this time that the Roque Nublo was to take its shape as it is seen today, as have also many other features belonging to the Roque Nublo volcano's time period, all over the island, such as the Risco Blanco, the Roques de Tenteniguada, the Pico de Las Nieves, the Roque Bentaiga, Mesa de Junquillo, the numerous breccia sheets and avalanche debris in the south, lava flows and of course the core of the volcano itself between La Culata, Ayacata and Presa de los Hornos where many dikes, areas of hydrothermal alteration and plutonic rocks have been exposed, plentiful evidence for scientists to have been able to reconstruct this volcano. The Roque Nublo monolith once formed part of the uppermost layer of a cerca 400 metre thick, series of breccia sheets, in part destroyed during the collapse of the southern flank. Some of these avalanche debris form giant dislodged blocks, which are very evident between Ayacata and Cruz Grande. The Roque Nublo being the eroded remains of one such dislodged and broken block of breccia sheet. The rock is composed of tephritic and phonolitic lithics and is rich in large plagioclase phenocrysts, set in a matrix of phonolitic pumice and ash. The Roque Nublo monolith breccia may be of the same formation that caps the Mesa de Junquillo. Image Viewed: 2224 times [Back] WE ACCEPT Licensing | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use Copyright © 2005 Oceanic Research & Publishing Ltd - Image Library. All Rights Reserved. Powered By PhotoStore, © 2003-2005 Ktools.net


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Savory White Beans with Bacon & Sage
1/3 lb. slab bacon Olive Oil 1/2 diced yellow onion 2 minced garlic cloves 2 cans of white beans 1 C. chicken stock 1 T. ground dried sage Directions: Cube the bacon. Heat cast iron skillet with a few tablespoons of olive oil. Add bacon and cook well. Pour off excess grease and set aside cooked bacon. Add to the skillet the onion and garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes. Add chicken stock, sage and drained white beans. Add back the cooked bacon cook for 15 minutes. Salt & Pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Angel Hair Pasta with Peas, Prosciutto and Lemon Sauce
1/2 lb. angel hair pasta 1/3 C. whipping cream 1 C. shelled fresh peas or frozen petite peas 4 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped (about 1 cup) 1/3 C. dry white wine 4 t. fresh lemon juice 1/3 C. grated pecorino romano cheese (about 1 oz.) Cook pasta in a large pot of water until aldente (tender but firm to the bite). Drain. Reserve 3/4 C. pasta cooking liquid (water). Simmer cream and fresh lemon zest in a large skillet over medium heat until slightly reduced (about 1 minute). Stir in peas, prosciutto, wine and lemon juice. Simmer 2 minutes. Add pasta and cheese and toss to ...
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3 T cumin 3 T coriander seeds 3 T vegetable oil 1 medium yellow onion 4 minced garlic cloves 3 T curry powder 2 T garam masala 2 T fresh, grated ginger 1 14oz. can of fire roasted crushed tomatoes 1 32oz. box of organic chicken stock 1 sweet potato 1 yukon gold potato 1 small head of cauliflower 1 14oz. can of coconut milk 2 cups cooked basmati rice In a dry skillet, toast the cumin and the coriander until lightly brown and fragrant. Grind in a spice grinder. In a dutch oven, heat vegetable oil and add the chopped yellow onion. Add toasted spices. Cook 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic, curry powder and ...
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1 medium yellow onion 3 T olive oil several corn tortillas 2 T minced garlic 2 T ancho chili powder 1 t chipotle powder 2 T ground cumin 1 14oz can of diced tomatoes 1 and 1/2 32oz boxes of organic chicken stock avocado cooked shredded chicken Dice the yellow onion. Saute the onion in the olive oil for 3-4 minutes. Add diced corn tortillas. Stir in minced garlic, ancho and chipotle powders. Stir for about a minute until flavors are well blended. Add the cumin, can of dice tomatoes and the chicken broth. stir. Add the shredded chicken. Cook for 20-30 minutes until the tortillas break down and thicken the ...


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Styela clava - Pleasant Harbor, Hood Canal, WA
Pleasant Harbor on Hood Canal, near Brinnon, WA is unfortunately home to thousands of invasive tunicates - Styela clava has taken over the underside of docks, and is fouling propellers and hulls of the boats in the marina. NOTE: The docks have all been replaced in February 2009. We'll see how long it takes for the Styela clava to grow back onto the docks. All photos by Janna Nichols and may be used with permission: email@example.com More


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Greek Archaeology
archaeology (ärkēŏl´əjē) [Gr.,=study of beginnings], a branch of anthropology that seeks to document and explain continuity and change and similarities and differences among human cultures. Archaeologists work with the material remains of cultures, past and present, providing the only source of information available for past nonliterate societies and supplementing written sources for historical and contemporary groups.
History of Archaeology
The discipline had its origins in early efforts to collect artistic materials of extinct groups, an endeavor that can be traced back to the 15th cent. in Italy when growing interest in ancient Greece inspired the excavation of Greek sculpture. In the 18th cent. the progress of Greek and Roman archaeology was advanced by Johann Winckelmann and Ennio Visconti and by excavations at Herculaneum and Pompeii; in the 19th cent., by the acquisition of the Elgin Marbles. The study of ancient cultures in the Aegean region was stimulated by the excavations of Heinrich Schliemann at Troy, and of Arthur Evans at Crete. The work of Martin Nilsson, Alan Wace, and John Pendlebury was also significant in this area, and the decipherment of the Minoan script by Michael Ventris raised new speculations about the early Aegean cultures.
The foundations of Egyptology, a prolific branch of classical archaeology because of the wealth of material preserved in the dry Egyptian climate, were laid by the recovery of the Rosetta Stone (see under Rosetta) and the work of French scholars who accompanied Napoleon Bonaparte to Egypt. Investigations that have reconstructed the lives and arts of elite segments of ancient Egyptian society and rewritten Egyptian history were carried on in the 19th cent. by Karl Lepsius, Auguste Mariette, and Gaston Maspero, and in the 19th and 20th cent. by W. M. Flinders Petrie, James Breasted, and others.
Interest in the Middle East was stimulated by the work of Edward Robinson (1794–1863) on the geography of the Bible and by the decipherment of a cuneiform inscription of Darius I, which was copied (1835) by Henry Rawlinson from the Behistun rock in Iran. Archaeology in Mesopotamia was notably advanced in the 19th cent. by Jules Oppert, Paul Botta, and Austen Layard and in the 20th cent. by Charles Woolley, Henri Frankfort, and Seton Lloyd. The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, beginning in 1947, aroused new interest in biblical studies (see biblical archaeology).
Interest in complex New World cultures was stimulated by the publication by John Stephens of an account of his travels (1839) in Central America, which excited the interest of archaeologists in the Maya. In the 19th cent. studies began of the Toltec and the Aztec in Mexico and of the Inca in South America. In 1926 the discovery of human cultural remains associated with extinct fauna near Folsom, N.Mex. (see Folsom culture), established the substantial depth of prehistory for the New World (see Americas, antiquity and prehistory of the).
Modern Archaeology
In contrast to the antiquarianism of classical archaeology, anthropological archaeology today is concerned with culture history (i.e., the chronology of events and cultural traditions) and the explanation of cultural processes. A variety of different dating techniques, both relative (e.g., stratigraphy) and absolute (e.g., radiocarbon, obsidian hydration, potassium-argon), are used to place events in time. Attempts at explaining evolutionary processes underlying prehistoric remains began with the conclusion advanced in 1832 by the Danish archaeologist Christian Thomsen that cultures may be divided into stages of progress based on the principal materials used for weapons and implements. His three-age theory (the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age) was essentially based on prehistoric materials from Scandinavia and France.
Concerted investigations began in the mid-19th cent. with the stratigraphic excavation of such remains as the lake dwelling, barrow, and kitchen midden. At first the sequences of culture change uncovered in Western Europe were generalized to include all of world history, but improved techniques of field excavation and the expansion of archaeological discoveries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas challenged the universality of rigid classifications. Technological traditions ceased to be regarded as inevitable concomitants of specific cultural stages. Later interpretations of prehistoric human life emphasize cultural responses to changing demographic and environmental conditions (see ecology). Thus the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods are evaluated in terms of subsistence technologies, and explanations are sought for the causes underlying these transitions. Among the most important work done in the mid-20th cent. was that of Louis and Mary Leakey, who located the skeletal remains of humans in East Africa dating back 1.7 million years; since their work additional discoveries concerning the predecessors of Homo sapiens have revealed the great antiquity and diversity of human evolution. Contemporary archaeologists are also concerned with the emergence of various forms of complex social organization, including chiefdoms, class stratification, and states. In recent years, a number of archaeologists have turned from traditional concerns and have made efforts to reconstruct ideological elements of extinct cultures.
Advances in the recovery and analysis of botanical remains have allowed investigators to model changes in the prehistoric environment with increasing precision, improving the accuracy of such explanations. Paleobotany, the analysis of ancient plant remains, and ethnobotany, the study of the cultural utilization of plants, therefore play a vital role in modern archaeology. Faunal analysis, the recovery and analysis of animal remains such as bone, also plays an important part in the study of prehistoric ecology and subsistence patterns. The careful analysis of botanical and faunal material, combined with advances in the analysis of genetic material, have led to the detailed understanding of the process of the domestication of plants and animals in both the Old and New World. Genetic studies of ancient human remains, when feasible, have contributed to the understanding of patterns of human migration and the spread of associated aspects of human culture. The use of remote-imaging technologies, both on aircraft and satellites, has become an important tool for identifying some archaelogical sites, and laser scanners and 3D cameras are now used to document and create reproductions of archaeological sites, especially endangered sites.
Modern museums with valuable collections include the Metropolitan Museum and the American Museum of Natural History in New York City; the British Museum; the Louvre; national museums in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, rich in remains of the Iron Age; the Vatican and Capitoline museums, Rome; collections from Pompeii and Herculaneum at Naples, Italy; and museums in Athens, Cairo, and Jerusalem. Many universities have established schools and museums of archaeology. Organizations such as the National Science Foundation, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Geographic Society in the United States promote archaeological studies.
See G. Daniel, A Hundred and Fifty Years of Archaeology (2d ed. 1975); B. G. Trigger, A History of Archaeological Thought (1989); R. J. Wenke, Patterns in Prehistory (3d ed. 1990); G. R. Willey and J. Sabloff, A History of American Archaeology (1990); I. Hodder, Reading the Past (2d ed. 1991).


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Hundreds of people waited in line for an hour or more on Tuesday September 4 to pay their respects to the late Lucimarian Roberts, a leader on Mississippi's Gulf Coast for more than 40 years and the mother of ABC's "Good Morning America" co-host Robin Roberts.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home employees tell the Sun-Herald that at least 700 people came to the wake.
A private funeral was scheduled Wednesday, with burial at the Biloxi National Cemetery next to her husband, Col. Lawrence Roberts, who died in 2004.
Lucimarian Roberts was the first black to serve as chairman of the Mississippi State Board of Education.
She died on August 30 at her home in Pass Christian at age 88.
Her children also include New Orleans anchor Sally-Ann Roberts of WWL-TV.


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The Drinking Water Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) program identifies environmental contaminants for which current health-based standards currently do not exist or need to be updated, investigate the potential for human exposure to these chemicals, and develop guidance values for drinking water. Contaminants evaluated by CEC staff include contaminants that have been released or detected in Minnesota waters (surface water and groundwater) or that have the potential to migrate to or be detected in Minnesota waters.
This project will address Step 2b in the Watershed approach process and computation of TMDLS for those impaired waters determined to be in need of them.
This project supports monitoring and assessment activities by MPCA EAO staff and includes lab analysis, equipment, fieldwork, data management, and interpretation expenses associated with monitoring and assessment activities.The ambient groundwater monitoring network describes the current condition and trends in Minnesota's groundwater quality.
The lack of sewage treatment in many small communities in Southeast Minnesota is causing surface water and groundwater pollution. Ten of these small communities will be the target of the technical assistance provided by this project. These communities have community or individual straight pipes which are discharging raw sewage directly into the environment, surfacing sewage, or have sewage contaminating groundwater.
The goal of this project is to investigate nitrate transport and the sources of nitrate in karst for more effective implementation of best management practices that will reduce nitrate concentrations in ground and surface water.


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- When there are too many people on one panel: Panels of more than three people are fraught with peril for the speaker and the audience. You've got to allow extra time for introductions and Q&A, and, knowing they have diminished time, many speakers will simply talk past the limit. (I once had an organizer ask me to join a panel of 8, and each of us were to get 2.5 minutes to speak. No way!) If you're tempted: Ask yourself what value you can add in such a short time slot.
- When the format's prescribed too tightly: If you prefer being able to walk around the room instead of stand behind a lectern, take questions at the top rather than the bottom of the presentation, or any other variation on the standard, be sure the organizers know that and can accommodate it. If the format's already determined for you, think through whether it really meets your needs and lets you shine.
- When there's not enough time to prepare: On a few occasions--including one of my best talks--I've been asked to step in at the very last moment, and I have. (To find out how to pull this off, read "Speaker on Ice: When you need to wing it.") I'm more concerned when the call comes in advance, but only just barely (say, 3 days before or 2 days before). Typically, that means another speaker has cancelled, or the organizers didn't plan far enough in advance. Do you want to give up your preparation time? Think twice before you say yes.
- When the subject changes without notice: This is a clear sign that the organizers aren't taking good care of their speaker. I've had a few speaking invitations pegged to a specific topic, then found out it had changed after I accepted--without hearing directly from the organizers. Be sure you take the time to reevaluate if changes are made, and feel free to say "I think you'll need to find another speaker."
- When the preliminary negotiations go on for longer than your talk: You should expect to spend time talking to the organizers about how the talk will go, audiovisual equipment needs and the audience in advance. But if the logistics, location, topic, length and other basics keep changing and changing yet again, you may find it's a sign that the group's too disorganized--and disrespectful of your time. Again, feel free to say "I think you'll need to find another speaker."
- When it's not your area of expertise: Be honest and say so. You may be a good speaker and liked by the group, but don't stretch past your knowledge base.
- When your schedule gets in the way of success: You may have a clear calendar on the morning of your talk--but if you're traveling all night right before you go on, and jet lag's a problem for you, say no. Don't pile on when you know you'll be tired, rushed or otherwise not at your best.
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2012/13 Offseason: Non-Tender Candidates – Pitchers
Working again off of Tim Dierkes' list of possible non-tender candidates, I took a look at possibilities that may arise after the November 30th deadline.
Four guys jump out at me as possible additions to the starting rotation in Houston:
1. Phillip Humber – Humber was a part-time starter for the White Sox last year, after serving as a full-time starter in 2011. These are his only two seasons with any real sample size, but they might as well be two different pitchers. The 2012 version of Humber struck out more batters (7.50 K/9 vs. 6.40), but he also walked more (3.88 BB/9 vs. 2.26) and gave up way more home runs (2.03 HR/9 vs. 0.77). His groundball rate dropped precipitously, from 47.1% to 34.9%, and more of the flyballs he gave up left the park (16.5% in 2012; 7.7% in 2011). That's a bad combination. The 2011 version of Humber is very good – 3.6 fWAR over 163 innings. The 2012 version is very bad – -0.2 fWAR over 102 innings. There doesn't appear to have been an injury, as his velocity didn't change at all, but in 2011 he started throwing more of his low-90s fastballs, cut his changeup use in half, and essentially substituted his slider for his curveball, which was arguably his best pitch. I don't know the reason for the change, but if he can go back to being closer to the 2011 version, relying on his offspeed stuff, I have a good feeling he can have a good season.
2. John Lannan – Prior to 2012, Lannan put together 1.0+ fWAR in 4 straight seasons, despite a FIP over 4. What I like about him for Houston is his ability to induce grounders – his career GB% is 53.0 – and his ability to limit home runs (0.88 HR/9 over his career). He strikes out about as many guys as you'd expect someone with a fastball in the high 80s to strike out (4.71/9), and he walks way too many to go with it (3.4/9), but I still think he's an improvement over the current tail end of the rotation.
3. Charlie Morton – Solving the puzzle of Charlie Morton is a bit tricky. He's another groundball pitcher (career 53.0%) who doesn't give up a lot of home runs (0.80/9). In many regards, he and Lannan are the same pitcher, except that Lannan is a lefty and a year younger. But they both have way too few strikeouts and way too many walks, but they limit fly balls and home runs, which is always going to play in MMP. Morton has never approached 200 innings in the majors, which is a concern. 2011 was the only season he topped 100 innings, as a matter of fact (171.2). Morton's a sinkerball/two-seamer guy who struggles against lefties (read Dave Cameron's article on his platoon splits in 2011), which limits him a great deal.
4. Mike Pelfrey – Pelfrey was on the verge of becoming a pretty darn good starter when he went down in 2012, after just three starts. He had season-ending Tommy John surgery on April 30, which will certainly raise a few eyebrows, but this is still a guy who posted 3.0 fWAR in 2008 and 2.8 in 2010. If he can make any sort of a comeback, he could be the steal of the offseason for some lucky team. If you consider the 12-18 month "recovery period" finite, he could still come in and make an impact this season.
1. Scott Atchison – I'm a little surprised to see Atchison's name on this list, as he did manage to accumulate 1.0 fWAR last season. It was also his second-straight season with a FIP under 3 and a xFIP under 4. He's not the strikeout artist he was when he first came up, but still punched out 6.31 per 9 IP while walking just 1.58/9. He's given up just 2 home runs over the past two seasons (81.2 innings) with Boston, as well. If he gets non-tendered, I don't expect that the Astros would be the only team on the phone with him, but he'd definitely be a worthy free agent target.
2. Kameron Loe – Astros fans aren't strangers to Loe, who's spent the last three seasons in Milwaukee, and was with the Rangers before that. He's another guy who doesn't get many strikeouts and who gives up too many walks, but he's got a career 56.7% groundball rate, and has allowed fewer than 1 home run per nine innings pitched over his career, despite playing parts of 5 seasons in Arlington. Last year wasn't a great year for him, but he still managed to be replacement-level. He doesn't exactly belong on this list, as he is already a free agent after refusing an assignment to Triple-A.
3. Jose Veras – Veras is a big boy at 6'6″, 235 lbs. He's pitched the last three seasons for three different organizations (Florida, Pittsburgh, and Milwaukee). He's also put together two straight 0.5 fWAR seasons, and has struck out 9.39 batters per 9 IP in his career. Yes, he walks a lot of guys (4.92/9), but he doesn't give up home runs, which if you hadn't noticed, is a skill I personally value quite a lot, especially for Minute Maid Park. FIP likes him; xFIP likes him more – he's been under 4 for the past 3 years. Though he's lost velocity on his fastball over the past several years, it still sits right around 94, and he offsets it with a nice curveball.


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Travel back down through Chiang Mai and stop off to take in the exquisite sunrise or sunset over Chiang Mai from Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Enjoy one last night out in Chiang Mai at the famous Rooftop Bar before travelling back to Bangkok for the next leg of the journey.
This Thai province is a true Aladdin's cave of natural and historical treasures, magnificent landscapes, including some of Asia's most dramatic waterfalls, expansive pagodas and informative museums where you can find out more about the regions complex history. Explore this unique part of Thailand and visit Erawan National Park where the trees are filled with jumping monkeys, then visit Wat Tham Seua and Wat Tham Khao Noi by bicycle, the perfect way to appreciate the grandiose splendour of these miraculous temples. Learn about the important and culturally rich history of Thailand at the Jeath museum and war cemetery and explore the area surrounding the bridge over the River Kwai. Optional extras include a visit to a floating market with shopping opportunities in the surrounding area.
Visit two of the exotic islands of Koh Tao, Koh Phi Phi or Koh Chang and spend some time relaxing on the tropical beaches and actively exploring with kayaking and snorkelling through the pristine blue waters. Some of you may wish to take a dive course (about $250 depending on course and kit hire), others may prefer the option of visiting Maya Bay ($20) and some will want simply to chill.
This province is a wonderful introduction to Cambodia with expansive lake scenery, an abundance of lavishly decorated elephants, floating villages and of course the spectacular temple complex of Angkor Wat, a visual feast of temples formed of golden filigrees and blood red stone. Visit the Terrace of Elephants or find out what the "Churning of the Sea of Milk" entails, in this most significant of historical monuments! A visit to the Siem Reap night market is also something not to be missed!
Following this you will receive your field briefings and safety tests before travelling to your project site.
At this stage of the project, you will get the chance to participate in a volunteering project: teaching and community development, beach conservation (extra cost applies) or a combination of both projects if you can't decide between the two (extra cost applies). Volunteers also have the option to take part in a Marine Conservation & Scuba Diving project (extra cost applies)
• Option 1: Teaching (4 weeks) – no additional cost
• Option 2: Beach Conservation placement (4 weeks) – US$782 + US$119 transfer fee
• Option 3: Teaching and beach conservation (2 weeks on each) – US$391 + US$119 transfer fee
• Option 4: Teaching and marine conservation and diving (2 weeks on each) – US$612 + US$119 transfer fee + dive training costs (if applicable*)
• Option 5: Marine conservation and diving (4 weeks) – US$1,224 + US$119 transfer fee + dive training costs (if applicable*)
*Additional dive training costs will apply if you choose to take part on the Marine Conservation & Diving project and are not yet trained up to PADI Advanced Open Water level. PADI Open Water (US$595), PADI Advanced Open Water (US$561).
You will be teaching in a school for underprivileged children where you will make a vital contribution to their lives. Your work schedule will cover a comprehensive, varied and enjoyable teaching programme which will engage you fully with your pupils and will awaken your creativity and initiative. You are sure to gain huge satisfaction from inspiring these underprivileged children, bringing joy and fun to their lives whilst enhancing your own skills and experience significantly. You can also gain a TEFL certificate for FREE if you spend the four weeks conducting the teaching work. On your weekends off you may wish to visit the stunning West Barray Lake, take a boat trip on Tonle Sap or just relax and enjoy the night life and bustling local street markets.
This project work is conducted on the island of Koh Rong Samloem. Day to day activities may include snorkel surveys to assess coral reef damage and fish population size and structure, patterns and extent of resource use by villagers, environmental awareness campaigns within the local village, community development work including refurbishment to village infrastructure, language teaching in the village community, silt trap monitoring, village clean ups and recycling scheme development and beach clean ups.
Through immersion in local culture and activities with the local village you will assess how reliant the local villagers are on the coastal ecosystem for their livelihood and may gain an insight into the impact of global warming on the threatened marine and coastal communities. You will discover the rich cultural heritage of the Khmer communities as you work alongside them on environmental education programmes and community development activities. Discover the rich blend of Buddhist and Hindu spiritualism infusing their daily lives as epitomised in the majestic mainland temples and elaborate ceremonies and rituals of this fascinating country.
The project works to safeguard these natural marine resources, working side by side with the local community assisting in the management and sustainable use of the resources within the established community fishing area, as well as providing much needed teaching resources and care work for the community itself.
The project incorporates a number of different elements all of which combine not only to give you an insight into the workings of the local community and economy but also to lend a hand in protecting rapidly diminishing species.
The marine project involves joining a scuba diving research team that monitors the marine ecosystem and collects data on the reef, coastal breeding grounds and the abundance of important species. This data is then used to help maintain a proactive conservation strategy. Volunteers learn about seahorse and invertebrate species, as well as collecting valuable data from seahorse surveys. There may also be the opportunity to assist with educational awareness programmes for local children, providing them with workshops on responsibility and helping them to participate in island and beach cleanup days.
You may also find yourself teaching English in the island school, providing much needed education and support. With nearly a third of 7-14 year olds unable to attend school, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with the local children and make a real difference to their future prospects. You will dance, sing and play games as well as teach them English. Literacy is crucial to education and in providing them with vital skills, you can provide them with hope for a future of choice.
To participate in the scuba diving project work you will need to be qualified to Advanced Open Water or equivalent, with dive training available in country at the project site. Please see the extended project cost information for prices for dive training in the warm tropical seas of Cambodia!
Explore this scintillating, sprawing and cosmopolitan metropolis known as the "pearl of Asia", take in the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, the S 21 museum and the Killing Fields, an important and intensely moving experience.
This itinerary is flexible and subject to change and it is intended as a guide. You and your fellow travellers will change the itinerary according to your interests and depending on how you are progressing.
You will be greeted at Bangkok airport by your trail leader and escorted to a local hostel where you will spend your first night. If you are arriving before the project start date you will meet at an agreed rendez vous point. You will have time in Bangkok to explore the many ancient attractions it has to offer which have fascinated locals and foreigners for centuries. From there you will soon set off to the next destination on your exciting adventure, so be prepared to throw yourself into the experience the minute you arrive!
During the trail you will stay in basic accommodation such as hostels, sleeping in mixed sex communal dorms or shared rooms or homestays, which are full of character and local charm to give you a real feel for the countries you are staying in. If you choose the teaching and community part of the trip you will stay in a local hostel in Siem Reap.
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Finding Educational Articles On Creativity Onlinefrom: Jim Holden - Staff Writer
The Internet contains a wealth of information about almost anything the mind can possibly think of, so much so, that it is almost impossible for you not to find helpful and educational articles about creativity.
This is because creativity is such a universal concept(and concern) that everybody is talking about it, and also trying to acquire it, and this is the case regardless of their age, gender, or nationality. It encompasses all races and social and political orientations, primarily because creativity is such an all encompassing term, and indeed many definitions and ideas have been linked with it.
If you are looking for particular articles on creativity online, a quick Google or Yahoo search will yield thousands upon thousands of results. If you want to narrow your search down to something like "the creativity movement", you will find Wikipedia resources and articles about this neo-Nazi organization in just a few seconds. The point here is that you have to be specific in your searches.
If you type in 'creativity' alone, then you will have to sift through probably millions of articles and journals that tackle the subject in all its forms. If you want information on how to raise creative kids, for instance, type in something like, 'creativity for children' or 'kids creativity' to narrow your choices down.
Finding educational articles on creativity online is really a piece of cake, but the challenge comes in the tedious search for the right result which answers your particular question. However if you are already the Internet expert that you think that you are, then perhaps you really don't need a lecture on how to maximize your search options on the Net.
There is actually so much information about creativity online, that finding reliable sources on it is in itself a challenge. Since a lot of people professionals and non-professionals alike, have a lot to say about a person's creative faculties, getting the right and legitimate data would be a rather difficult task.
The Internet is a wealth of resources certainly, but that can also be it's downfall, because it can also contain a lot of false or useless information.
It follows therefore that as a responsible Internet user, it is your duty to weed out the good from the bad. You should make sure that you obtain articles about creativity only from reliable sources, and make inferences and craft your definitions based only on professional and legitimate portals.
It is definately the case that getting good information is easy, but so is getting bad information, so be careful what you read on the Web and keep a cautious stance at all times.


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In the space of 20 minutes, I learned three fascinating things this morning, all of which seemed directly relevant to me and my concerns, listening to KQED on my drive to work. (I normally bike, but I have a lot of stuff to carry today.) According to a story on NPR's Morning Edition, autism may be caused, at least in part, by an interconnectivity problem between different parts of the brain. From KQED, I learned that one in every $3 donated to California state campaigns since 2000 came from a tiny group of just 100 individual and group donors who together gave over $1 billion, and that more than 40% of registered voters in California are new voters, or people who only turn out occasionally.
The latter two facts/figures obviously reflect troubling trends in our political system that are only getting worse, and are skewing politics dramatically to the right. The autism study seemed particularly fascinating to me because it held out the hope of limited treatments in the present, which was discussed in the story on NPR, and because it suggests that possibility of discovering why there has been an apparent increase in the prevalence of autism; if improperly functioning fibres in the brain are to blame, in whole or in part, we can begin to investigate what might be damaging the formation of these fibres or discover which genes regulate their structure and function. It's pretty exciting.
I felt charged up in different ways and different directions by these three fascinating facts – but definitely charged up, and grateful to have learned them. So I joined KQED. I get more out of KQED and NPR over the course of a year than I do from a lot of the other media and entertainment I pay for. Easily more than any five books I might buy during the course of a year. So donating $100 seems the least I could do.
That's what I feel good about this morning.
For more…
- What's Different About The Brains Of People With Autism? : Shots – Health Blog : NPR.
- Epidemiology of autism – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
- In State Politics, Big Money From Few Donors: Forum | KQED Public Media for Northern CA.
- Finding Ways to Motivate the Occasional Voter: The California Report | The California Report.
- Donate, Join, Renew | KQED Public Media for Northern CA.
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For a show still reeling from the recent drug relapse and death of former cast member Jeff Conaway, "Celebrity Rehab" isn't looking to stop courting controversy in season five.
The new cast has been announced, and it may be one of the most potentially explosive yet - and that's saying something for a show that has already featured Dennis Rodman, Mackenzie Philips, and Rodney King.
Heading up season five is none other than Michael Lohan, who hopes to set a positive example (too late?) for his troubled and currently house-arrested daughter, Lindsey.
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Lohan is joined by fellow Long Island scandal-maker Amy Fisher, former New York Yankee pitcher Dwight Gooden, actress and walking paparazzi goldmine Bai Ling, Catwoman-stalker Sean Young, "Baywatch" star Jeremy Jackson, and "Survivor" All-Sar Jessica "Sugar" Kiper.
Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler rounds out the cast, marking his third attempt at treatment with host Dr. Drew Pinsky. Adler had a less-than-successful run on season two of "Rehab" (Pinksy recommended Adler be committed to a psychiatric hospital) and an even lesser-than-successful run on the "Rehab" spin-off "Sober House" (he was arrested after getting violent with fellow cast mates).
Season five of "Celebrity Rehab" premieres June 26th at 10 PM (ET) on VH1.


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After reciting Surah Al Fatihah, Huzoor (aba) said that every person in this world has desires and makes every effort to pursue them, whereas a Momin is one who has complete and absolute faith in the existence of God and turns towards the Almighty in face of any type of adversity – in fact, what defines a true Momin and worshipper of God is his progress in faith at every occasion in his life. Huzoor (aba) said that even if one wishes to purchase a simple thing such as a shoelace, one should seek the guidance and will of God, because without His will, all his efforts to purchase this item will fail, and even if the purchase does take place, the person may not be able to utilize the item. It is God's great blessing on the Ahmadis that He has enabled them to accept the Promised Messiah (as) who has guided them to seek the pleasure of God. Huzoor (aba) quoted a couple of extracts from the Promised Messiah(as)'s writings in which he says that Allah loves those who turn towards Him and their offspring are never wasted, whereas those who turn to the world, God does not love them and their children are ruined. Without the pleasure of God, one cannot achieve any type of victory, nor success, nor contentment. He further writes that although one cannot see God but God manifests Himself through His creation. He manifests Himself when we pray to Him.
All humans beings, be it a king or a ruler, face helplessness in certain situations, where the only remedy then becomes prayer. So Huzoor (aba) stated that Ahmadis indeed are fortunate that the Promised Messiah (as) has explained these concepts so clearly, and by and large, Ahmadis are well versed in these views. Another important point to remember is that some people turn towards God only in times of adversity, but a true Believer is one who seeks God's pleasure no matter what the situation is and in all affairs, be it personal, business related or matters pertaining to religion. Before carrying out any action, a Momin turns towards God to seek His blessing and His help with complete faith. At times, one thinks that a certain activity may be better for him and makes efforts to achieve results to that end, but it is God Who possesses complete knowledge and therefore prevents that activity from occurring, sometimes permanently or temporarily, and this for the benefit of that person. Due to sadqaat and supplications, God informs the person or his near and dear ones, or in matters of Jamaat, God informs several members of the Community beforehand about the reasons why certain activities cannot take place at a certain time. Due to personal convictions, sometimes people insist on carrying on with such activities, yet, when they do not come to pass, the future events that unfold make it clear that it is indeed a blessing of God that such and such activity did not take place.
God has directed us towards a guiding principle in the Holy Quran: "It may be that you dislike a thing while it is good for you, and it may be that you like a thing while it is bad for you. Allah knows and you know not. (2:217)" Therefore, one should not become needlessly persistent to carry on with a certain activity because his knowledge is limited, whereas God knows best when and how and where a certain activity needs to be carried out. Surrendering to His Will and seeking His Help through supplication is the best way, because when God does not Will, then all efforts and intense desires for a certain cause will be in vain.
This year, due to the centenary of Khilafat, every Ahmadi has a renewed zeal and has made efforts to attend the Jaslsa Salana Qadian, but recently, the unfortunate events that have taken place in India have shaken the whole nation. These merciless terrorists who have been captured have admitted to further brutal attacks that may take place in the near future, due to which the government has increased in security measures. Therefore, due to these circumstances, Huzoor (aba) has prohibited any visitors from foreign countries to participate in this event, without any exceptions, no matter how intense their desire to attend. Allah Almighty will improve the situation and further opportunities will arise InshaAllah. Islam teaches us to supplicate for protection against any kind of adversity (natural or man-made) and therefore we should take every precaution necessary in staying away from harm's way.
After consultation and supplication, Huzoor (aba) has taken this decision to stop visitors from foreign countries to attend the Jalsa Salana Qadian. Our actions should be higher than our emotions. There is no reason to put ourselves in any kind of trouble because the life of every Ahmadi is precious. Many will be disappointed, but remember that Allah will bless His chosen ones and guide them. Huzoor (aba) mentioned a specific prayer of the Holy Prophet (saw) to protect us from all types of evil in the world, which we should recite frequently these days. May Allah accept our prayers and protect every Ahmadi, Ameen. Another prayer that should be recited is: 'My Lord, I stand in need of whatever good Thou mayest send down to me.' (28:25)
Huzoor (aba) ended with a collective prayer for Ahmadis around the world that may God always guide us on the right path and protect us from all evils, direct our desires in the correct direction, and if we make the wrong decision, may Allah protect us from its bad consequences, may He enable us to make decisions based on wisdom, which is a blessing of God. God has taught us this prayer: 'My Lord, bestow wisdom on me and join me with the righteous; (26:84)'
A true believer should not be fearful, but he should weigh the advantages and disadvantages before making any decisions. We are not afraid of making any sacrifice, by the grace of God, but we should also protect ourselves from harm. We should supplicate to God for the best results of this decision and grace this occasion with innumerable blessings, and exchange the grief that some may experience due to this decision with the joy of His nearness and an even stronger personal relationship with Allah. Huzoor (aba) quoted the Promised Messiah (as) who has said that God is Merciful, and does not waste the prayer of a supplicant. We should become ever more prayerful to God and pay our gratitude to Him. Each Ahmadi should pray for himself and for the other Ahmadis around the world, specifically the Ahmadis of India and Pakistan. May Allah guide mankind and enable them to understand their purpose of creation. Ameen.
Funeral prayers (in abstentia) were offered for Respected Amtul Rehman Sahiba, wife of Respected Chaudhry Mohammad Ahmad Darwesh Sahib who passed away on 3 December 2008 in Qadian.
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using the standard "Voice over IP" protocol stack SIP. Using beroCAPI gives you
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ISDN Hardware. beroCAPI opens a way for you to use your existing CAPI
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A recent survey by Gartner has found that more than half of organizations surveyed have adopted open-source software (OSS) solutions as part of their IT strategy. Nearly one-third of respondents noted the benefits of flexibility, increased innovation, shorter development times, and faster procurement processes as reasons for adopting OSS solutions. However, the survey revealed that only one-third of responding organizations had a formal OSS policy in place.
The analyst firm surveyed 547 IT leaders in organizations across 11 countries from July 2010 through August 2010, citing an organization's opportunity to gain a competitive advantage and lower ownership costs.
"This survey suggests that users are beginning to look at OSS differently — if they can customize code to make it unique to their company, they have created a competitive advantage," said Laurie Wurster, research director at Gartner. "With greater in-depth understanding and access to the necessary skill sets, end-user organizations will continue to find new deployment of OSS. Although a search for reducing costs by adopting OSS continues to be a major driver, with this survey we see more respondents looking at OSS as having much-greater value than simply getting something for free."
Gartner's survey indicated that just over one in every five responding organizations (22 percent) was adopting OSS consistently in all departments of the company. However, a much-higher number of respondents (46 percent) used OSS in specific departments and projects. In addition, 21 percent of respondents revealed that they were in the process of evaluating the advantages of OSS usage.
The top corporate Gartner-defined key initiatives supported by the use of OSS were: data management and integration; and application development, integration, architecture, governance and/or overhaul. Other key initiatives supported by OSS were business process improvement or re-engineering; security, risk and/or compliance; data center modernization and consolidation; and virtualization.
It is certainly encouraging to see more and more organizations looking to adopt open-source software as part of their overall IT strategy. Open-source is simply a different commercial model and in many cases a lot of the software is of equal, if not better, quality than the traditional proprietary software from the big vendors. Many organizations are now realizing that the community-led approach of open source can lead to faster development times, which can in turn help them become more agile organizations," said James Peel, founder of open-source IT monitoring company, Opsview.