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To Reclaim Her Life, Traumatized Woman Faces a Challenging Assignment in New Novel

After back-to-back traumas have driven a young woman into spiraling despair and silent retreat, a psychiatrist presents the ultimate life-line in the form of an assignment to write about her memories. (PRWeb May 10, 2007)



Secure Computing Releases Next Generation SMB Network Security Appliance

... integration with TrustedSource, the companys global reputation system, and also delivers enhanced VoIP capabilities, VPN offloading, connection tracking snapshots, increased performance, and the ability to deliver customized local-language versions. ...


Re: Hints Doc require

And I can't download doc, xls, jpg or other virus prone objects.

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Egyptian Film Egyptian Cinema

"I've been a student of Egyptian Film Egyptian Cinema design for almost 20 years now, " said Kanoa Paulik, and employee and share holder of Bratsch Chalk INC, "and I can't say I've ever been more excited than now. Our new director, Bruneau Smyre,...


Opinion: Suns will be on mission to take title in ?08

Opinion: Suns will be on mission to take title in ?08 Opinion: No team will come into next season more serious, more determined, more than the Phoenix Suns. They'll be committed to righting their perceived wrong . It drives players and teams like it drove Ginobili in these playoffs after last season's disappointment. (Read on Source)


Team Building

Team Building Team building is essentially a process involving participation, collaboration and nurturing of team spirit amongst the team members. This sense of team spirit is inculcated amongst pa...


Pronouncing Sphinn: Is It Spin or Sfin?

Pronouncing Sphinn: Is It Spin or Sfin? The next BIG SEM innovation - Local & Mobile search. Get the jump on this opportunity. Attend SMX Local & Mobile October 1 & 2 in Denver. See the agenda. Register now and save! (Read on Source)


Web Hosting Services and Data Center Firm, 365 Main, Adopts Green Standards


San Francisco, California - (The Hosting News) - July 16, 2007 - Data center firm, 365 Main, has announced the development of a new data center in Newark, California, the first LEED-certified data center in the country in which customers can lease customizable private rooms from 5,000 to 30,000 square feet, approximately 35 miles southeast of San Francisco.

Design and construction has already begun on the 136,410-square-foot facility, which will open in Q4 2007. The aggregate power consumption by servers and data centers in the United States has more than doubled since 2000 to about 45 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in 2005, accounting for about 1.2 percent of the country's electricity consumption, roughly equal to the power drawn by the nation's color televisions.

In addition, 365 Main has reportedly became the first data center developer and operator to commit to full compliance with the building certification system put forth by non-profit organization, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), comprised of leaders from each sector of the building industry.

According to a 2007 report by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory scientist Dr. Jonathan G. Koomey, the electricity costs for the servers and associated infrastructure reached $2.7 billion in 2005 and is increasing steadily. 365 Main is taking immediate steps as a leading provider of modern data centers to address rising energy consumption concerns. Efficient improvements in the newly announced Newark facility and all future projects include the use of: -- Recycled and regionally sourced construction materials. -- Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHs) that consume 30 percent less energy than traditional CRAHs by allowing air conditioning units to intelligently ramp up and down to achieve required under-floor air pressure. -- Make Up Air Handler units with outside air economizers that use 100 percent outside air on days when the temperature is cool enough to achieve data center cooling requirements. -- Various other improvements, including energy-efficient lighting, lighting controls, water-efficient landscaping and alternative transportation modifications. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. It was developed by the USGBC and is continuously refined via an open, consensus-based process that has made it the green building standard of choice for federal agencies and state and local governments nationwide.

Richard Fredrizzi, CEO of USGBC offered, ''As a fast-growing leader in its industry, we applaud the extraordinary commitment 365 Main is making to the green movement. This level of socially responsible corporate behavior enables a healthy and prosperous environment that improves quality of life, and we hope one day it will become the norm rather than the exception.''

LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: -- Sustainable site development -- Water savings -- Energy efficiency -- Materials selection -- Indoor environmental quality Newark facility The Newark data center will be 365 Main's sixth, joining: San Francisco; Oakland; El Segundo, Calif.; Chandler, Ariz.; and Chantilly, Va. The company plans to open a seventh in Vernon, Calif. in 2008.

Chris Dolan, Chief Executive Officer of 365 Main added, ''Today's announcement is a demonstration of the seriousness with which we take our commitment to energy efficiency. Pledging to build only LEED-certified data centers is a significant undertaking, but we believe in the importance of green development, and we are extremely proud to be the first data center developer and operator to make this promise. We're also pleased to be opening another facility in the San Francisco Bay Area, which is a reflection of the tremendous momentum we're experiencing in this region and also shows the speed with which we're able to meet the growing data center needs of our customers.''

In a report released earlier this month, Tier 1 Research ranked Northern California as one of the nation's tightest markets for high-end data center space. 365 Main's Oakland's facility, which opened earlier this year, sold one-third of its real estate in less than 90 days. The company's San Francisco building is full. As with all 365 Main facilities, the Newark building will offer modern power, cooling, connectivity and security services. A complete facility data sheet is available at http://www.365main.com/properties.html SCALE 365 The Newark property will participate in SCALE 365, 365 Main's wholesale data center program that was announced at the end of 2006. SCALE 365 was created for companies that need to build or expand large footprints of modern data center space quickly. The program offers power, cooling, connectivity and security services in customizable private rooms of 5,000 to 30,000 square feet within 365 Main's modern data centers. 365 Main's additional energy-conservation efforts 365 Main's modern facilities feature specialized back-up generators that run continuously, eliminating the need for thousands of back-up batteries featured in traditional data centers that must be replaced every five to seven years.

The Continuous Power System (CPS) is an efficient energy source that is much lighter on the environment. In March, Pacific Gas and Electric Company recognized 365 Main's San Francisco data center for its noteworthy load-reduction accomplishments while participating in PG and E's Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) program, which is designed to curtail energy load during critical peak days to offset the possibility of an energy emergency. PG and E reported that in 2006 the data center saved $70,000 in utility costs by utilizing an innovative testing procedure for back-up generators. Last month 365 Main announced that it had joined The Green Grid, a global nonprofit consortium of technology companies and professionals dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in data centers and business computing ecosystems.

365 Main Inc. develops and operates data centers designed, managed, developed and certified according to industry standards and compliance requirements, including SAS70, that feature 24/7/365 power, cooling, security and connectivity and capabilities to ensure mission-critical operations and business continuity for its tenants. 365 Main began with a single data center in San Francisco in 2003 and earlier this year expanded to Los Angeles, Phoenix and Northern Virginia. Customers include Charles Schwab, Sun Microsystems and Esurance. The company now has nearly one million square feet under management nationwide. Flexible cost structures are available for SCALE 365 customers. The company is privately held and based in San Francisco, California and also offers core hosting services to large enterprises such as Charles Schwab, the Oakland Raiders and Sun Microsystems.

To learn more, please visit: www.365main.com.


New Intel(R) vPro(TM) Processor Technology Fortifies Security for Business PCsDesktop PC with Intel(

... may not be available or certain capabilities may be limited over a host OS-based VPN or when connecting wirelessly, on battery power, sleeping, hibernating or powered off. For more ...


First Look: Internet Cleanup 5.0

The biggest danger to your computer is security; if you donít protect your computer from malicious software or users, someone could steal important files and invade your privacy. To protect your privacy on your Macintosh, Smith Micro Software offers Internet Cleanup 5.0, which guards your personal data stored on your computer in three ways....


How an email oversight cost NASA $327 million

Email is god’s gift to communication but it can be a righteous pain in the neck the third time you get “e-hugs” from someone who just wants to let you know how special you are, and by the way, p...


- AFC North predictions

- AFC North predictions ... fense will take them. The Bengals have focused on making-over the NFL's 27th-ranked defense. They allowed thre ... (Read on Source)


T-Mobile 3G active, includes data

T-Mobile's 3G cellular service has gone live and includes the data in at least some areas, according to some user reports from subscribers at HowardForums. Tests in New York City's Brooklyn borough using phones already capable of supporting the carrier's unique 1,700MHz UMTS Internet service show downloads at 300Kbps or more, pushing past the 200K...


Stocks Escape Financial Fallout

Stocks rose despite another day of financial sector woes, and Intel led the way higher.


UK iPhone 3G launch marred by activation problems

The UK launch of the iPhone 3G has been crippled by activation problems, say multiple sources. O2's press office has confirmed that within minutes of the first sales in the country, all stores experienced an outage in the servers needed for the activation process. This was due to "huge simultaneous customer demand," says an O2 representative, who...


Criminal record checks could hit over 14 million people

New CRB regs produce a nation of suspects Analysis If we had suggested, ten years ago, that one day soon, the government would draw up a list of prescribed occupations: that they would build a database of millions of people who would need to register for those occupations; and that a committee of Public Safety would be set up with power of absolute veto over every individual on the database; it is just possible that you would have decided that even El Reg had taken leave of its oh-so-cynical se


Industrial design has come on leaps and bounds with the products

Talk of industrial design and automatically many of us will think about our history lessons back at school regarding the industrial revolution. It cannot be denied that this was the pinnacle of indust...


Apple Sneaking MobileMe Onto Windows PCs

Apple's recent misadventures with loading its software onto users' machines without their knowledge has Microsoft partners grumbling about the existence of a double standard when it comes to how the marketplace views the two companies. Earlier this month, Steve Clayton, a Microsoft engineer, noticed that Apple had packaged MobileMe software in its most recent iTunes 7.7 update when a 'MobileMe Preferences' icon mysteriously appeared in his Windows control panel, even though he hadn't signed up for the service.

In April, many Windows users complained that Apple was quietly loading its Safari Web browser onto their PCs without their permission through its Software Update service, as well as through the Windows versions of iTunes and Quicktime. The controversy caused Apple to alter the service to give users more visibility into what they're downloading. It's an old debate, but Microsoft partners feel it's more valid than ever in light of Apple's ongoing attempts to paint itself as a progressive purveyor of technological goodness, and Microsoft as a plodding, nerdy behemoth incapable of getting out of its own way.

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Nab That Job In Australia

According to Australia's Nadine Myers, specialist in assisting migrants to successfully secure employment in Australia; migrants to Australia need to be prepared for success when applying for jobs in Australia. To assist migrants to Australia, Nadine will be hitting the UK in September, Canada in October and November, and South Africa in December and January; to present workshops and consultations to equip people looking to migrate to Australia to successfully transition into the Australian job market. At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a high-impact resume tailored for the Australian job market, an Australian job application kit with essential contacts and information to ensure their success, and other useful information to assist them with their migration process. (PRWeb Aug 4, 2008)

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NFIRS Done!

After a week without rain, and with temperatures approaching 100 degF each day, we had an opportunity for some precipitation resulting from a front moving in from the northwest. And storms did pass to the north and they did pass to the south but they did not pass over us. Lots of wind though, and that cooled things off prematurely. Should be ... (Read on Source)


Web Hosting Provider MYOB Acquires SmartyHost

... August 20, 2008 - (HOSTSEARCH.COM) - Web hosting provider MYOB (http://www.myob.com.au) is "expanding its web hosting and Internet marketing services" through the ...


NASCAR's new drug policy not tough enough - FOXSports.com


Auto Racing Daily

NASCAR's new drug policy not tough enough
FOXSports.com - 14 hours ago
by Lee Spencer Lee Spencer is senior NASCAR writer for FOXSports.com. She also is a correspondent for "Around the Track" on FOX Sports Net.
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Boston College wins 6th in a row vs. Notre Dame - Boston Herald


Seattle Post Intelligencer

Boston College wins 6th in a row vs. Notre Dame
Boston Herald - 1 hour ago
By Steve Conroy The Boston College football team had lost two straight. The offense had been utterly impotent in both those defeats.
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LUCKY '13'

THE comeback continues. Now being touted for an Oscar for his performance in "The Wrestler," an almost unrecognizable Mickey Rourke - covered in scars, facial hair, tattoos and cowboy gear - was shooting last week inside a cramped jail cell on Long...


Brussels Airlines to join Star Alliance

Brussels Airlines to join Star Alliance.


Are the male editors of Men's Health all virgins?

Are the male editors of Men's Health all virgins? Or are they channeling characters from 80's flicks like Weird Science and Revenge of the Nerds ? You decide . Read the comments on this post... (Read on Source)


Intel trims forecast again as sales picture worsens

Intel's failure to make good on forecasts it made less than two months ago underscores the speed and sharpness of the computer industry's decline, and illustrates the challenge that companies are facing as they try to gauge their prospects.