text:
Thank you for visiting my blog Real Time. I appreciate you being here!
1. Since you took the time to visit, obviously you have read a posting, listened to and/or watched some media on this blog. To help me gauge readership, interests, and public thinking, I simply ask that you please leave a comment.
Most of the posts in this blog will have a "Leave a Comment" section and a "like this" option available. However, for many of the blog pages I have intentionally disabled the comments feature.
2. I have just three rules regarding blog comments:
- Be respectful and polite.
- Use your name
(You may use just your first name or a moniker or nickname if you like. Your email address will never be published.)
- No comment spam or commercial links
3. Totally anonymous comments are generally not published on this blog. Why? Because, unless I know who the comment came from (or same can be identified within the comment itself), I simply think it's rude for anyone to make a comment on a blog without leaving a nam or identifier of some sort. Should I wish to reply or a reader wishes to reply to a comment made by another reader, neither of us would have any idea to whom we would be addressing or referring to – even if the original commentator never returns to the blog. Therefore, to alleviate all that bullshit I will simply remove/delete any totally anonymous comments. Publication of all comments is at the discretion of the publisher of Real Time.
4. **IMPORTANT ** This blog is a NoH8 zone. NoH8 or no hate simply means no form of hatred and/or discrimination based on or related to any person's ethnicity/race, gender or sexual orientation will be tolerated.
5. I welcome intelligent, civil and respectable comments which may include dissenting opinions and dialogue, even some sharp debate. The comment stream is actively moderated however and, as publisher of this blog, I reserve the right to remove comments or dialogue which I determine to be hate speech or that which is or which may be bigoted, belligerent, arrogant or ignorant or simply disrepectful in nature.
6. Other than that reader, thank-you very much in advance for visiting and choosing to comment on Real Time!
~ RobFather X


text:
Nov. 5, 2002
Complete Release in PDF Format
Download Free Acrobat Reader
This Week: Final WCC Home Matches
No. 11 Santa Clara will host its final two West Coast Conference home matches this weekend when they welcome Portland and Gonzaga to the Leavey Center. Friday night's matchup with the Pilots of Portland is scheduled for a 7 p.m. start, while Saturday night's match with the Bulldogs marks Senior Night with the match starting right after the Broncos honor their three outgoing senior student-athletes.
Santa Clara vs. Portland
Santa Clara and Portland have met 34 previous times entering this weekend's matchup, with the Broncos holding the all-time series advantage with a 27-7 record. Since 1995, Santa Clara has posted a 15-0 record against the Pilots, including two three-game sweeps last year and a three-game sweep in Portland earlier this season. The last time that Portland beat the Broncos was during the 1994 season when the Bulldogs swept the season series from the Broncos by scores of 3-1 and 3-0.
Scouting the Pilots
Portland enters Friday night's match with a 14-10 overall record and a 3-6 mark in the WCC. The Pilots are 2-1 in their last three matches and 4-4 in their last eight including a huge win over Loyola Marymount at home last weekend by a score of 3-1. Heather Denison leads the Pilot offense, averaging 3.26 kills per game in all matches while Sara Vercruyssen leads the offense in WCC play, averaging 3.84 kills per game in the nine conference matches. Sheena Surplus is averaging 11.10 assists per game and 2.72 digs per game while Carlie Price is averaging a team-best 5.13 digs per game. Price's digs per game average is tops in the conference, nearly two full digs per game more than Heather Signor of Gonzaga who is in second place.
Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga
Santa Clara and Gonzaga have met 29 previous times entering this weekend's matchup in the Leavey Center, with the Broncos holding a decisive 23-6 lead in the series. Since 1995, Santa Clara has posted a 15-0 record against the Bulldogs, including two three-game sweeps last year and a three-game sweep in Spokane, Wash., earlier this season. The last time that Gonzaga beat the Broncos was during the 1994 season when the Bulldogs swept the Broncos in both matches.
Scouting the Bulldogs
Gonzaga enters the weekend with a 4-19 overall record and a 2-7 mark in the WCC. They are currently on a five-match losing streak which comes on the heals of their first two conference wins against San Francisco and Saint Mary's early in October. Christina Davis leads the Bulldog offense with her 3.78 kills per game average while her 2.81 digs per game average is second on the team to Heather Signor. Signor's 3.51 digs per game not only leads the team but places her second in the conference. Missy Perry's 9.74 assists per game leads the Zags while Abby Cullen's 1.29 blocks per game paces their defense. Cullen is also contributing of the offensive end with her 3.03 kills per game which ranks second on the team.
Broncos Honor Seniors
As is tradition near the end of each year teams set aside a little time prior to a home match to honor their outgoing seniors for all they have accomplished while at that institution. Santa Clara volleyball will honor its three seniors this Saturday night prior to its match with Gonzaga. The Bronocs will say thanks to Amy Grabill, Chrissy Hirsch and Cindy Hirsch in a prematch ceremony scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in the Leavey Center.
Next Week: Huge Road Matches at Pepperdine and Loyola Marymount
The Broncos will head back out on the road next weekend, travelling to No. 10 Pepperdine on Friday night and to Loyola Marymount Saturday evening. Santa Clara is currently in second place in the conference, just one game behind Pepperdine but two full games ahead of San Diego who is in third place. Since Jon Wallace took over the program in 1999 the Broncos have gone 3-3 on their trips to Malibu and Los Angeles, with the three wins all coming against LMU and the three losses all coming to Pepperdine. Two of the three losses did come in five games while the lone other loss came in four games.
Last Week: Broncos Come Up With Three Wins
Just one day after attaining the program's highest-ever ranking the AVCA/USA Today Coaches Poll of No. 12, the Broncos came away with a big 3-1 win over Sacramento State Tuesday night in the Leavey Center. Santa Clara fought through a tough beginning and rallied to win the match by a 3-1 score. The Broncos then travelled to Moraga, Calif., where they swept Saint Mary's on Friday evening. Saturday night's match at San Diego was big in that the Broncos wanted to put some room between themselves and the Toreros in the standings. Despite a hostile crowd of over 1,000 fans, Santa Clara played well and prevailed by a 3-1 score. Becky Potter posted 58 kills and 38 digs in the three matches, while Kelli Sousa registered 157 assists, nine kills and 31 digs. Chrissy and Cindy Hirsch recorded 77 digs between them while freshmen Cassie Perret and Alyssa Lantz had good weeks as well with their 37 and 42 kills, respectively.
Many Broncos At or Near Top of WCC Stats
Becky Potter continues to have a tremendous year for the Broncos, posting a 5.22 kills per game average in all contests and a 5.87 kills per game in conference matches only, both of which lead the West Coast Conference. Kelli Sousa also leads the conference in overall assists per game with her 14.64 average and in conference only matches with her 14.90 per game average. Becky Biniek ranks fifth in the conference for hitting percentage with her .341 percentage in WCC only matches and seventh in all matches with her .321 percentage. Potter is fourth in overall hitting percentage at .331 but ninth in WCC only matches with her .330 percentage. Chrissy and Cindy Hirsch are currently sixth and seventh, respectively, in overall digs per game with their 3.38 and 3.15 per game averages. In conference matches only Cindy is third in the conference while Chrissy is sixth with their 3.52 and 3.32 digs per game averages.
Potter on Record Setting Pace
At her current kills per game pace Potter would post 537 kills which would rank second all-time in Santa Clara history while her 5.22 kills per game average would rank her first all-time. She currently has 1,114 kills which ranks sixth all-time in Bronco history while her 4.14 kills per game career average ranks her second in the SCU record books. Also, she currently has 670 career digs and a 2.49 digs per game average. On that current pace Potter would join the 1,000 kill/1,000 dig club at Santa Clara sometime near the end of next season. The 1,000 kill/1,000 dig club currently has only five members with the last to join being Jami Bari during the 2001 season.
Sousa Leads Nation in Assists Per Game
Junior setter Kelli Sousa ranks first in the nation with her 14.64 assists per game average heading into this week's play. She has tallied 1,171 assists to date this year, giving her 3,062 for her career, which ranks fourth all-time in Santa Clara history. Her current career average of 12.87 assists per game for her career ranks second all-time, trailing only Roz Pelayo who set the career mark at 14.01 when she played from 1997-2000. Sousa was Pelayo's backup as a freshman in 2000.
Freshmen Making Marks
Cassie Perret and Alyssa Lantz are each having very good rookie seasons at the collegiate level. Perret, the freshman from Woodside Priory High School in Menlo Park is currently second on the team in kills with 279 and has started every match and played in each game for the Broncos. At her current pace of 3.44 kills per game, Perret will finish with more kills than Becky Potter did during her WCC Freshman of the Year season in 2000. Lantz, the freshman from Centennial High School in Bakersfield is currently third on the team in kills per game with her 2.93 average in 67 games. Lantz is also tied for the team lead with her 19 aces.
Seeing Double
All 21 of Santa Clara's opponents have been plagued by some double-vision in 2002 as senior co-captains Chrissy and Cindy Hirsch have had huge impacts on the team's defensive success. The twins have combined for 529 digs on the season, including their 77 in the Broncos three wins last week. The duo is currently averaging 6.53 digs per game between them. Chrissy Hirsch has been the only Bronco to see time in the newly adopted Libero position and has made the most of her time on the court with her 3.38 digs per game average. Cindy has had an equally big impact for the Broncos, currently ranking second on the team with her 3.15 digs per game average, and is also tied for first on the team in service aces with 19.
In the Rankings - Broncos Keep Moving Up
On October 28 the Santa Clara University volleyball squad moved up two spots in the AVCA/USA Today Top-25 poll Monday morning, jumping ahead of UCLA and North Carolina to take over the No. 12 spot on the poll, giving the program its highest-ever ranking. The Broncos, who are currently 20-3 overall and 8-1 in the West Coast Conference, moved up again in the most recent poll, jumping up one spot to No. 11 on November 4. Of the teams in the top-12 in the nation, six come from California. Of those six teams two are from the West Coast Conference, two from the Pac-10 and two from the Big West. "I think it is great to be recognized by the coaches from around the country," said fourth-year head coach Jon Wallace. "To have a ranking as high as we have is a credit to the tradition that we are starting to build here at Santa Clara University. Our goal is to be among the top-10 programs in the country on a perennial basis and I think this is an indication that we are on our way."

subset: commoncrawl


text:
TurtleBlaze makes games that make YOU feel epic. Exquisitely crafted juicy game experiences is what we stand for, and we hope you can see that shining through in our games. <3
TurtleBlaze is a proud Q42 Venture. With that comes the perk of working in their awesome offices and being part of an awesome crew of 80 passionate Nerds. Q42 makes apps, websites, connected devices, games, robots, AI and VR.
TurtleBlaze is a 3 man team driven by nostalgia, passion and a quarter-life crisis.


text:
- Details
- Hits: 6026
As everyone in the Society knows, the 1859 Cabin now in Bancroft Park was not originally placed there. In fact it resided in two previous locations. It has survived for 155 years in no small part because of the 1929 efforts of Broadmoor's Thayer Tutt to rescue it.
The Cabin, built by Melancothon Beach and Dr. James Garvin in August 1859 was originally erected at what today would be 2608 West Colorado Avenue – 3 doors west of today's Ice Cream store. It was first Dr. Garvin's home and doctor's office. Then, in 1868 it became the office of the El Paso County Recorder after Irving Howbert was elected to that office because it was warm enough in the winter that the ink would not freeze in the ink wells – as it did in his first office in the unheated back room of the frame Tappan Store at 2802 West Colorado.
- Details
- Hits: 2093
- Details
- Hits: 5390
Irving Howbert's Memories of a Lifetime in the Pikes Peak Region published in 1925 and reprinted in 1970 is being presented here in digital form. Click HERE to read and learn about this excellent, historic book.


text:
Black magic healers were born with the incredible gift to relieve people of debilitating spells that were put on them. If they decide to dedicate their lives to helping others find a remedy for black magic, giving free healing is counterproductive. A black magic healer will often work many nights in order to get rid of black magic in your life. To do so for free makes no sense for miracles healers that have the gift to heal. They would have to take on a real job that pays bills which would be impossible being that they give so much time to break a curse. The work a black magic healer does is time consuming for them and takes energy. While you may look to seek out the best financial solution and free distant healing seems like a great idea, know that this could be ascam altogether. The old saying "you get what you pay for" applies to black magic healers.
Realistically, no black magic healer is capable of offering free distance healing to the many people needing it all over the world. You have to wonder then, what would be in it for them financially? No human should be expected to neglect their own selves and family to utilize their gift. Even if they are a humanitarian at heart, they will suffer and this prevents them from helping others eventually. How to break a black magic spell takes time. Time in the real world, is money. If the black magic healer gives his gift for free, they may be looking to gain much more from you than you realize. Free distance healing should be considered a red flag approached with caution. In the event that the healer offering free distance healing is a scam, many terrible things can begin happening in your life.
They may demand money from you, likely much more money than any black magic healer would have asked for in the first place. They can take payments from you multiple times if it's their wish because you are under theircontrol. They have received enough information about you to have insights into your life that makes you vulnerable under them. These kinds of black magic healers will drain you of all your finances. After that, they can put a black magic curse on you if they so desire. If you deny them the money they are demanding, it is highly likely your life will take a negative turn. They can begin to cast spells on you and you will be defenseless to stop it. Your only alternative is to find a legitimate black magic healer that will know how to break a black magic spell like this.
True black magic healers can't put black magic spells on people. Both types of magic are not possible so look at testimonies of actual black magic healing. Be accepting to paying a fee for a service. If you have a budget, a black magic healer sometimes accepts payments. They want to help everyone they can and have the knowledge of how to remove black magic but their gift is worth something. They are unable to work another job full time because their time is consumed utilizing their important gift. The remedy for black magic should come at a cost for the energy dispelled to do so effectively. Respect that this is a black magic healers calling but in this day and age, they must be compensated. This allows them to care for their family and themselves so they continue to effectively find the remedy for black magic for individuals.


text:
ROLLWAY® Radial bearings utilize crowned cylindrical rollers for more dynamic capacity and longer life than comparable ball bearings. Depending on the load/speed requirements of the application, these bearings feature:
• through hardened bearing quality steel raceways• a variety of retainer (cage) options
Rollway radial bearings offer a variety of internal clearances including a standard C3 internal clearance for most applications.
Rollway® cylindrical thrust bearings utilize crowned cylindrical rolling elements. These are separated by a machined brass roller riding retainer (cage) which are contained within precision ground shaft and housing plates. These bearings are intended for axial loads (load parallel to the axis of rotation). They are designed as medium or heavy duty series.


text:
Microsoft Outlook 2010 - Retail License
Digital Download
IN STOCK, Available for download within 30 minutes*
- Installation is guaranteed or your money back!
- The price you see is the price you pay!*
- Volume discounts available
- Support team available to assist you
Microsoft Outlook 2010 - Retail License
Microsoft Outlook 2010 includes new features and capabilities to help you stay connected with people and better manage your time and information.
Expanded ribbon
First introduced in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007, the ribbon is part of the Microsoft Office Fluent user interface. It is designed to help you quickly find the commands that you need to complete a task. Commands are organized in logical groups that are collected together under tabs. In Outlook 2010, the ribbon has replaced the former menus in the main Outlook window. In addition, the ribbon can be customized to include custom tabs that you can personalize to better match your work style.
More room to manage your account
Many Outlook settings that are not directly related to creating or managing Outlook items, such as print commands and account management options, are now in the Microsoft Office Backstage view. Click File to manage your accounts, set up rules and Automatic Replies, and find other behind-the-scenes options.
See more of your messages
An improved conversation view is now available when you work with your messages. This view improves tracking and managing related messages, regardless of the folder that contains the messages. You can see the complete course of the conversation, including your responses, find the most recent responses, and more easily determine the message most important to you. You can also easily categorize or ignore a complete conversation. For more information, see Introduction to Conversation View.
Process and file your messages faster
Quick Steps Turn commands and procedures that you use most often into one click. You can customize the default Quick Steps, and create your own buttons that combine your frequent actions. The Quick Steps gallery includes buttons for one-click file and flag, sending messages to your team, and other popular commands. For more information, see?Automate common or repetitive tasks with Quick Steps.
Meeting Reply Scheduling a meeting is as easy as replying to the message. While reading a message, you can schedule a meeting with all the message recipients with the new Meeting Reply command. All the messages recipients are added to a new a meeting request in one click. For more information, see Respond to an e-mail message with a meeting request.
Instant Search improvements Outlook 2007 introduced Instant Search. In Outlook 2010 it is easier to narrow your search results by using criteria such as sender, subject keywords, and other information such as the presence of attachments. The Search Tools contextual tab includes a set of filters that efficiently focus your search to isolate the items that you want. For more information, see Find a message or item by using Instant Search.
Reduce the noise in your Inbox
Ignore Conversation If a conversation is no longer relevant to you, you can prevent additional responses from appearing in your Inbox. The Ignore command moves the whole Conversation and any future messages that arrive in the Conversation to the Deleted Items folder. For more information, see Ignore Conversation.
Clean Up Conversations When a message contains all the previous messages in the Conversation, you can click Clean Up to eliminate the other redundant messages. For example, as people reply to a Conversation, the response is at the top and the previous messages in the Conversation are below.
Outlook 2010
|Microsoft Corporation
|Manufacturer Part Number
|Manufacturer Website Address
|Brand Name
|Product Name
|Outlook 2010
|Marketing Information
Microsoft Outlook offers premium business and personal e-mail management tools to more than 500 million users worldwide. With the release of Outlook 2010, you get a richer set of experiences to meet your communication needs at work, home, and school. From a redesigned look to advanced e-mail organization, search, communication, and social networking features, Outlook 2010 provides you with a world-class experience to stay productive and in touch with your personal and business networks. Want information on Outlook 2010 with customer and contact management features?
|Distribution Media/Method
|Product Type
|Software Main Type
|Network & Communication
|Software Sub Type
|Mail Management
|Software Name
|Outlook 2010
|Language Supported
|Platform Supported
|Operating System Supported
|License Type
|Complete Product
|License Quantity
Request a Quote
Customer Reviews
Updated from Outlook 2007. It was easy to buy, easy to download online, easy to install, works perfectly. So far so good after 5 days.
Everything has been good until this week. It will not let me delete any of my e-mails. When I highlight one
Of the e-mails I want to delete & click on the X (Delete), a hour glass comes up & will not let me do anything.
Have to completely close Outlook Any suggestions?
Fast and easy download. I was so glad to get the Outlook 2010 version again. Had used it for a number of years, but my computer crashed and lost it. The support staff was excellent when I called and asked for information. I would definitely recommend this company and its products to others.
I use Outlook 2010 at the office and wanted another copy for my home laptop. The program download came as stated in the emails and downloading was easy, but not surprisingly, install had 'issues.' I called Tech Support which I found to be highly limited in their knowledge. My impression was that the rep was reading from a script and not very conversant with Outlook. After a 3rd suggested approach by the rep to get the install to work, I gave up and used other sources to get the program working. It now works fine and would consider making another from this company, acknowledging their tech support has limitations.
The outlook program works very good didn't have any problems other the getting use to the changes they made form my 2007 to the new 2010. The main reason I upgraded is 2010 has twice the size data files that the 2007 had, my archive file had reached capacity and locked so was not able to delete or change any files in it, the 2010 solved that problem. I was told by your tech people that could down load Business Contact Manager 2010 from the MS web site, I was not able to get BCM 2010, it wanted me to download BMC 2013 or 2016. Finally took the computer to Staples and one of there Tech People was able to get BCM 2010 downloaded on his equipment then loaded it to my computer, all is well it works great.
* Shipping and taxes may differ by region
* License keys/serial numbers are emailed out within 30 minutes of purchase during normal business hours ( 6am - 5pm Pacific Time ). After hours licenses are emailed up to 2 hours after purchase before 8pm Pacific Time. Remaining licenses will be emailed the following morning. For orders placed on a weekend after 8pm Pacific Time, licenses are filled the next day by noon.
* Instant support only available during normal business hours.
Back to top


text:
- Biology & Biomedicine
- Biochemistry and molecular biology
- Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
- Biology & Biomedicine
- Genetics
- Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
Article By:
Gray, Michael W. Department of Biochemistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Beyer, Ann L. Department of Microbiology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Last reviewed:2014
- Structure and synthesis
- Transfer RNA
- Ribosomal RNA
- Messenger RNA
- Small nuclear RNA
- Antisense RNA: microRNAs and small interfering RNAs
- Other types of RNA
- Viral RNA
- RNA editing
- Catalytic RNA
- Related Primary Literature
- Additional Reading
One of the two major classes of nucleic acid, mainly involved in translating the genetic information carried in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) into proteins. Various types of ribonucleic acids (RNAs) [see table] function in protein synthesis: transfer RNAs (tRNAs) and ribosomal RNAs (rRNAs) function in the synthesis of all proteins, whereas messenger RNAs (mRNAs) are a diverse set, with each member specifically directing the synthesis of one protein. Messenger RNA is the intermediate in the usual biological pathway of DNA → RNA → protein. However, RNA is a very versatile molecule. Other types of RNA serve other important functions for cells and viruses, such as the involvement of small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) in mRNA splicing. In some cases, RNA performs functions typically considered DNA-like, such as serving as the genetic material for certain viruses, or roles typically carried out by proteins, such as RNA enzymes or ribozymes. See also: Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA); Nucleic acid
The content above is only an excerpt.
for your institution. Subscribe
To learn more about subscribing to AccessScience, or to request a no-risk trial of this award-winning scientific reference for your institution, fill in your information and a member of our Sales Team will contact you as soon as possible.
to your librarian. Recommend
Let your librarian know about the award-winning gateway to the most trustworthy and accurate scientific information.
About AccessScience
AccessScience provides the most accurate and trustworthy scientific information available.
Recognized as an award-winning gateway to scientific knowledge, AccessScience is an amazing online resource that contains high-quality reference material written specifically for students. Contributors include more than 9000 highly qualified scientists and 43 Nobel Prize winners.
MORE THAN 8700 articles covering all major scientific disciplines and encompassing the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology and McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science & Technology
115,000-PLUS definitions from the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms
3000 biographies of notable scientific figures
MORE THAN 19,000 downloadable images and animations illustrating key topics
ENGAGING VIDEOS highlighting the life and work of award-winning scientists
SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY and additional readings to guide students to deeper understanding and research
LINKS TO CITABLE LITERATURE help students expand their knowledge using primary sources of information


text:
Romney stuck with Ryan?
Looks like Romney may be stuck with Paul Ryan as VP nominee… not something he originally considered.
Here's a clip from New York Magazine's piece on the subject:
Conservative anxiety has stalked Mitt Romney since the outset of his presidential campaign, expressing itself in a series of hopes that a nominee who was not Romney might win, and then, after his nomination became inevitable, as endless caterwauling for Romney himself to act less … Romney-like. Romney's vice-presidential selection has begun to serve as a stand-in for these demands, and as recently as a week ago, they split between calls for him to pick Paul Ryan and calls for Marco Rubio.
But since then, Romney's position has steadily eroded, intensifying the conservative panic. And a report by National Review's Robert Costa that Romney was giving Ryan strong consideration focused all the attention on the dreamy House Budget Committee chairman and unofficial party leader. Suddenly Ryan's potential nomination has become the sole locus of the conservative movement's longings.
At this point, joining Ryan to the ticket would be a huge gamble. Romney would be tapping into Ryan's immense political talent, but giving up on his win-by-default strategy that has taken a beating but might look good again if, say, some international disaster craters the recovery between now and November. In any case, the conservative drumbeat for Ryan has grown so overwhelming that it's no longer even clear that Romney could turn Ryan down for an Incredibly Boring White Guy, even if he wants to. The Republican Party belongs to Ryan.
Has there ever been a Presidential nominee that was so unloved by his party?
Related articles
- Pressure on Romney to pick Ryan as VP (news.yahoo.com)
- Klein: Why do conservatives want Mitt Romney to choose Paul Ryan for VP? (newsday.com)
- Romney Hint: Paul Ryan for Vice Presidential Pick? (themoderatevoice.com)
- Romney Faces Pressure From Right to Put Ryan on Ticket (democraticunderground.com)
- Paul Ryan? Really? (thedailybanter.com)
- Romney: I want a VP with 'vision for the country' (firstread.nbcnews.com)
- Pressure on Romney to pick Ryan as VP (news.terra.com)
- Paul Ryan: Romney's Only Sane Choice (redalertpolitics.com)
Posted on August 10, 2012, in campaign, Congress, Economics, election, ethics, government, history, News, Opinion, Politics, quote, Taxes, vote, Word from Bill and tagged Marco Rubio, Mitt Romney, National Review, Paul Ryan, Republican, Romney, Ryan, United States House Committee on the Budget. Bookmark the permalink. 1 Comment.


text:
Sagittarius ascendant (Sagittarius rising sign or Dhanu Lagna)
Know prediction for Sagittarius ascendant
Sagittarius Ascendant (Rising Sign) description according to Phala Deepika: The person with Sagittarius Ascendant at birth — His face and neck will be long and his nose and ears will be big. He will always keep himself engaged in some work or the other. He will be eloquent in speech and self sacrificing. He will have a short stature. He will be courageous and will overcome his enemies. He will be wealthy and favourite of the king. He can be won over by persuation and kindness.


text:
Cons: Not a "true" quad-core. Won't be setting any speed records
AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core Processor
ASUS DRW-24B1ST DVD Burner
Cooler Master GX-450 Power Supply
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3 1600
Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 Motherboard
MSI Radeon HD 6450 1GB Video Card
Rosewill Challenger Gaming Case
Rosewill 40-in-1 Internal Card Reader
Samsung Spinpoint F4 EcoGreen 2TB Hard Drive
Zalman N Series 2.5" Solid-State Drive
This was a $500 budget PC build where the goal was to make it remain a viable everyday system for the next few years. It wasn't going to be used for much in the way of gaming, but it was going to run 24/7 and get quite a workout with other applications. The main steps were to grab a lot of memory and a quad-core processor that ran at a decent speed, and the AMD FX-4100 seemed to fit the bill nicely. Not only does it run stock at 3.6GHz, but it the turbo mode would automatically bump it to 3.8GHz when it wasn't utilizing all of the processor cores.
AMD's FX-4100 is a quad-core processor, but not in the strictest sense of the word. Instead of four physical cores, the processor has two physical "modules" that each contain two arithmetic logic units and two address generation units. Each module contains 2MB of L2 cache and there is a further 8MB of L3 cache shared between them. It has support for normal instruction set extensions such as MMX, SSE and 3DNow!; in addition it has support for newer extensions like AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, CLMUL, XOP, FMA4 and CVT16.
The "Bulldozer"-based FX-4100 is manufactured using a 32nm High-K Metal-Gate silicon-on-insulator process, and has a thermal design power of 95W. It has native support for DDR3 memory as fast as 1866MHz and features Hyper Transport v3.1. It uses the 942-pin Socket AM3+ CPU socket, which is also backwards compatible with AM3 processors like the Athlon II and Phenom II. Some AM3 motherboards may support the new AM3+ socket wit ha BIOS update if the manufacturer decides to implement it, but it's not officially supported by AMD so your mileage may vary.
The processor cost $95 with a promo code from Newegg, which wasn't too bad. I could have used an FX-4170 for about $25 more, but I decided against that for one main reason. While the FX-4170 is faster (4.2GHz, 4.3GHz Turbo), it's only because of an increased multiplier. Since the FX-4100 has an unlocked multiplier, you can just pop into the system BIOS and increase it yourself to get the speed benefit for the lower price. A quick bump from 3.6GHz to 4.2GHz in the BIOS takes about 15 seconds to change the multiplier from 18x to 21x, and it runs perfectly with the stock heatsink and fan using stock voltage (at least for me -- due to subtle differences, your mileage may vary).
For about $30 we could have jumped to the FX-6100, which is a six-core processor that runs at 3.3GHz. Unfortunately, most of the applications being used on the system wouldn't benefit much (if at all) from having six cores instead of four. On top of that, the lower clock speed would be detrimental and it would be a slower processor overall for what it was going to be used for. Skipping this one was a no-brainer. The FX-6200 seemed to be about the next "upgrade", with a six-core processor clocked at 3.8GHz (4.1GHz Turbo). It did cost an extra $60 or so though, and the only real upgrade part would be the two extra cores that wouldn't be utilized very well in this system.
As for Intel processors, the i3-2100 is comparable to the FX-4100 for the most part -- but it would have cost an extra $25 as well. The i5-2500 would be a big upgrade over the FX-4100, but it was more than double the price. Since this was a budget build, we decided that the FX-4100 seemed to hit the sweet spot of value for cost while still fitting into the overall system budget. Due to the way Windows 7 schedules tasks for processors, the dual "module" design isn't as effective as it could be. Installing a couple of hotfixes from Microsoft will help to mitigate some of this performance degradation (KB2645594 and KB2646060). Windows 8 has already addressed these issues and has further scheduling improvements to help even more.
Installation was easy; line up the arrow on the processor with the arrow on the CPU socket, gently place the processor in the socket and then pull the socket lever down to hold it in place. The heatsink and fan installed cleanly too; we just used the pre-applied thermal pad for this build. Set the heatsink on the processor, hook one clip over one side and the other clip over the other side. Make sure it's pretty straight, and pull the retaining lever back. Not really much to it.
Since this system was going to be used more for applications than for gaming, we decided to pair this processor with 16GB of DDR3-1600 RAM. We also installed an inexpensive ($15) video card for good measure, as this provided some additional video memory, processing and an HDMI output. The GA-970A-D3 motherboard was decently priced at $80 and provided USB 3.0 support, four memory slots, six SATA 6.0GB/s ports and plenty of expansion slots for future use. The goal here was to make this PC reliably and realistically last for at least 5 years for moderate to heavy application usage without having to worry about it being totally obsolete and useless.
Overall this is a great budget processor, regardless of the application. If you have more money to spend, by all means pick up an i5-2500k or something, otherwise the FX-4100 is a safe bet that has decent performance for a really good price. The fact that it has a lot of overclocking potential is just icing on the cake that will give you even more bang for the buck.
At stock speeds this processor achieved a Windows Experience Index rating of 7.2. You can hear the stock fan but it's not too loud, and it keeps the CPU at about 33ºC at idle and up to 51ºC while stress testing with Prime95. I realistically don't see any reason for more processor power than this for this computer in the foreseeable future, so this was a great choice for the processor; it runs everything thrown at it with no trouble. I took the liberty of running a few benchmarks at stock 3.6GHz speeds; the results are below.
SiSoft Sandra Lite 2012.SP5a
Aggregate Native Performance: 39.14 GOPS
Dhrystone Integer Native SSE4.2: 47.77 GIPS
Whetstone Double Native SSE3: 32 GFLOPS
Aggregate Multi-Media Native Performance: 107.92 MPix/s
Multi-Media Integer Native x16 AVX: 127.86 MPix/s
Multi-Media Float Native x16 FMA4: 91.08 MPix/s
Multi-Media Double Native x8 FMA4: 49.47 MPix/s
Multi-Media Float/Double Native x8 FMA4: 67.12 MPix/s
Cryptographic Bandwidth: 1.63 GB/s
Encryption/Decryption Bandwidth AES256-ECB AES: 4 GB/s
Hashing Bandwidth SHA2-256 AVX: 679 MB/s
Inter-Core Bandwidth: 7 GB/s
Inter-Core Latency: 118.3 ns
ALU Power Efficiency: 10.12 GIPS
Power Efficiency: 5.30
PassMark PerformanceTest 7.0
CPU Mark: 4392.9
Integer Math: 840.2
Floating Point Math: 2751.1
Find Prime Numbers: 1182.5
Compression: 5357.8
Encryption: 15.7
Physics: 278.1
String Sorting: 3391.3
Hyper PI 0.99b
Test: 1M
Instances: 4
Best Time: 27.487s
Worst Time: 27.862s
Average: 27.662s


text:
Enjoy The Ride Review
We stumbled onto Enjoy The Ride in Lahaina after relocating to Maui last year – my husband and I have been long-time avid riders both outdoors and taking classes at various studios on the Mainland, and wanted to continue our workouts here on Maui. We searched online and found reviews for Enjoy The Ride on TripAdvisor – all 5 stars and very enthusiastic! So we signed up and have been devoted members ever since. It was great to find such an amazing, motivational studio here on Maui. We've had a class with every instructor at least once, and we have to say they are all fantastic. The music couldn't be better, and it's really just a fun and welcoming atmosphere every time we go.
Now that we're "regulars", we enjoy meeting new people – usually visitors – that sign up for their special Weekly Unlimited Pass. And all the regulars like us are just a big extended family – we've made a lot of great friends and have had a really good time working out too, which is what keeps you motivated to go back again and again….You can check them out online at EnjoyTheRideMaui.com, or call them at (808) 667-7772 for more information. Get fit, have fun, and "Enjoy The Ride!"


text:
It's Destination Inspiration Day over at A Vintage Journey and I am the last Creative Guide this month to share an inspirational post using the items in this month's travel bag.
Hop on over if you want to find out more!
Jennie x
Wow Jennie, your ATC is utterly gorgeous with fabulous techniques and such clever use of the travel bag contents. Love it. We had a fabulous Easter Day yesterday with the family and they're all back later today as they want a BBQ, can you imagine it in this weather?
Hope you are not getting too battered by the storm.
Gorgeous tiny creation and the rusting effect is just beautiful, delightful! Ruth x


text:
Logs into a range of hotspots automatically. Helps monitor data usage.
Some bugs in data usage display. Running in background, uses some battery.
Bottom Line
DataSaver is a useful way to attach to public hotspots while you're out and about.
Capped data plans are the new normal, so it's time to use every trick in the book to maximize your available smartphone data. DataSaver, from Devicescape, should definitely be in an Android phone owner's toolkit. Running in the background, DataSaver automatically connects you to a range of Wi-Fi hotspots, auto-negotiating those tricky login pages so you can surf without hitting your carrier's 3G network. It's like Boingo Mobile ($8 per month), but free.
Similar Products
Installation and Display
Installing DataSaver is easy: just download it from Google Play and run it. It runs on Android 2.2 and up; I tested it on a Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx, an HTC One S, and a Samsung Galaxy S III (Verizon Wireless) and it worked fine on all of them. The app runs in the background. You can quit it manually by pressing the menu button and selecting "DataSaver Off." You'll also need to restart it by hand when you restart your phone.
DataSaver has a few main screens. The primary screen shows whether you're on 3G or Wi-Fi, the speed of your connection, and how much data you've saved so far by using Wi-Fi. There's a data counter involved, so you can set it to reflect your data plan and see how close you are to your limit. You can also see which apps have used the most data, as a pie chart. Delving into the settings lets you add passwords you know for private hotspots.
Unfortunately, the data readouts on two of my three phones were inaccurate. After a day's worth of use, the Galaxy S III reported it had used 106 TB of data on 3G—yes, that's terabytes, and no, that's not right. The HTC One S reported that it had used 201 MB of 3G data on the main page, but only 90.9 MB on the pie chart. Devicescape general manager Jean-Marc Matteini said the company is looking into both issues.
100 Best Android Apps
40 Best Free Android Apps
10 Must-Have Android Apps
Android Apps Product Guide
DataSaver beats OEMs' automatic Wi-Fi connection software because in many cases, it knows how to negotiate the "captive portals" which prevent you from just logging in and surfing. You know, those annoying Web pages which force you to approve terms and conditions—DataSaver does away with those.
DataSaver worked well in Hilton hotels, at Starbucks and McDonald's, and with public hotspots run by the Surfintown network. DataSaver didn't work with every public network I wandered into, though. In Warwick, Clarion, and Carlton hotels in Manhattan, it connected briefly to the networks, but then couldn't figure out how to negotiate and disconnected.
That isn't the end of the story, though. Here's something really cool: according to Devicescape execs, Datasaver uploads those portal pages to Devicescape, which solves them either through automated or human means and then adds them to the database. So within a few weeks, a rejected portal may start working.
It's hard to find and target DeviceScape hotspots because there's no map in DataSaver, although you can go to easywifi.com to find a map of hotspots. In much of New York City, there seems to be one on every block. Unfortunately, when I then roamed a few block trying to attach to hotspots on the map, most of them didn't connect. Devicescape's Matteini said a future version of DataSaver may have a coverage map function.
Everything you run in the background uses battery, of course. Over the course of a day, Android reported that DataSaver had used 5% of my battery life—far less than I'd used on the gallery app, but more than Gmail. So you'll have to balance the ability to automatically log into Wi-Fi hotspots with a slight decrease in battery life.
With the size of DeviceScape's offload network remaining mysterious, it's hard to say how much you'll benefit from DataSaver where you live. But it's certainly worth downloading and trying for a few days.
DataSaver had mixed results when combined with our Editors' Choice for data-saving apps, Onavo Extend. Onavo Extend seemed to initially block DataSaver from detecting some hotspots, and then it started working. Devicescape's Matteini said DataSaver and Onavo Extend should be able to work together. That would be the best of both worlds: Onavo Extend compresses data while you're on 3G, and DataSaver connects you to Wi-Fi when it can. The combination will help make your capped data go much further.
For more Android Software, see:
Apple Music
Google Android 10 (Q)
Google Android Pie (9.0)


text:
UK: EU orders Renault/Fiat venture break-up - report
Europe's second largest bus and coach maker, Irisbus, is set to be broken up less than two years since its formation by French auto-maker Renault and Italy's Fiat, says the UK`s Financial Times (3/9/00). The order, from the European Commission, to break-up the joint venture between Renault and Iveco - Fiat's commercial vehicles division - is linked to the EU's approval of the French Groups' disposal to Volvo of its heavy truck business.
Get full access to all content, just $1 for 30 days
A Message From The Editor
just-auto gives its paid members access to the very best automotive market coverage.
And now there's just-auto plus, our premium membership that gives you exclusive component forecast data, company profiles and extended news coverage - just for premium members.
Today I can offer you 30 days access for $1 - and that includes just-auto plus.
Dave Leggett, editor of just-auto
* plus VAT if applicable
Only on


text:
Pen-y-Dyffryn Country Hotel
Attraction in Nr. Oswestry, Shropshire
Contact Details
Tel:01691 653700
Web: www.peny.co.uk
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Postal Address:
Nr. Oswestry
Pen-y-Dyffryn looks an absolute gem of a place - and it is. Set in staggeringly beautiful hill-country, this silver-stone former Georgian rectory is on an oasis of peace, quiet & friendly informality on the Shropshire/Welsh border.
Pen-y-Dyffryn is perched high in the Shropshire/Welsh hills, midway between Shrewsbury and Chester, this beautiful silver-stone former Georgian rectory is set in stunning scenery. Set in five acres of grounds, the hotel prides itself on its unobtrusive hospitality, first-class cooking and an easy-going atmosphere that guarantees a real 'away-from-it-all' feeling. With the front terrace serenely facing the welsh mountains to the west, the hotel provides some of the finest sunsets you'll see anywhere in the world. Sundowners are a must!
The hotel is fully licensed and has an extensive wine list. There is no better way to round off exploring Offa's Dyke or walking in the surrounding hills (the hotel supplies free walking leaflets) than to dine in the restaurant, where the emphasis is on local and organic produce wherever possible. The hotel has two Rosettes from the AA and has won many other awards including The Good Hotel Guide Country Hotel of the Year Award, The Which? Hotel Rural Retreat Award and the Johansens Best Value for Money Award.
Some bedrooms in the main hotel have en-suite jacuzzi's or spa baths, and are priced according to size and view. Those in The Coach-House have a mediterranean style, each with a private patio, well suited to dog owners. There is also a ground floor room suitable for infirm guests with French windows opening onto the hotel terrace. In the cooler months log fires burn in the two lounges helping to create a cosy 'country house' atmosphere.
The National Trust properties of Powis Castle, Chirk Castle, Attingham and Erddig are all nearby, as is Wales' highest waterfall and the beautiful Lake Vyrnwy. The medieval timbered towns of Shrewsbury and Chester are both within half an hours' drive. The Ironbridge Gorge is about forty-five minutes away. Pets are welcome at no extra charge.
Special Offers
20% discount from our full Dinner, Bed & Breakfast rates. Offer includes complimentary tea, scones, clotted cream & jam.
Prices from:
Smaller Double £94.00 per person per night DBB
Standard Double £102.00 per person per night DBB
Master Double £114.00 pppn DBB (Spa bath or private patio)
Superior Double £122.00 pppn DBB (Double Jacuzzi)
To submit a booking enquiry, please visit the Pen-y-Dyffryn Country Hotel website »
Ratings and Awards
Note: Establishments may self assess themselves for accessibility. You are strongly advised to check directly with operators if you have specific access and mobility requirements.
From the A5 follow signs to Oswestry town centre. Take B4580 Llansilin road out of the town. The Pen-y-Dyffryn Country Hotel is located on the B4580 3 miles out of Oswestry town centre.
Contact Details
Tel: 01691 653700
Web: www.peny.co.uk
Email: email@example.com
Postal Address:
Nr. Oswestry
The details displayed on this page are copyright protected to Shropshire Tourism and are correct at the time of publication. Shropshire Tourism would like to advise all visitors to check prices & opening times with the venue prior to traveling in case of changes that might have occured since the publication of this page. Whilst Shropshire Tourism endeavours to ensure that the information on this site is correct, no warranty, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy and Shropshire Tourism does not accept any liability for error or omission. The directions above are for planning purposes only and should be used alongside a general roadmap or satnav system. Variables such as road/construction works, traffic, weather conditions etc may cause alterations to the route.


text:
A poem written by my 18 year old (Pomona-bound!) daughter Alex, in support of Lupus Awareness Month.
An Ode to Lupus
...At times you drive my family mad.
It's not that fun when, due to flares,
Not Mom nor I can manage stairs;
Or when our favorite shoes don't fit
Because our ankles look a bit
Like elephants', so large and blotched
To match our knuckles, white and locked;
Or when the guys run off to do
Athletic things, that we like, too,
But can't because it hurts too much
So then sit in, and order lunch.
So screw you, Lupus, but until
A cure is found (we know it will)
We'll carry on with badass lives
With determined, undefeated minds.
We'll have our mother/daughter bonding
As matching blood-draw marks are bleeding;
We'll take walks, and stop a while
To catch our breath, and then we'll smile
At the silly story one of us told
Of a friend, or book, or memory old;
We'll buy enormous, silly hats
To keep sensitive skin from burning fast,
Then venture out to summer days
By our Lupus, yet unfazed.
Both my girls rock! If you're so inclined, please consider the Lupus Foundation for some of your giving dollars ... they lead a great fight against a crappy disease.


text:
Agile Estimating and Planning is the online video course that shows you how to create meaningful estimates even for complex, long-term projects. More than 2,500 students have enjoyed this no-nonsense course that simplifies even the most uncertain planning situations.
The conflict around estimates
You're familiar with the love-hate relationship of estimates: businesses demand them but agile teams see them as something stakeholders use against them. In complex agile projects, an estimate that feels like a strict commitment can feel like a stranglehold.
Creating an estimate that works for stakeholder and developers isn't easy. You may already be experiencing some of the most common challenges:
You struggle to make accurate estimations: they either feel impossible to achieve, or over-inflated.
Stakeholders want you to estimate (and lock-down) scale, scope and cost even when requirements are vague.
Management pushes back on your estimates: they feel your team can complete more work more, and are disappointed when these unrealistic goals are not met.
Too much time is spent in planning meetings at the cost of building something.
Mike Cohn is an incredible teacher. His real world examples and analogies makes this complex material rather easy to comprehend. One of the most beneficial classes that I have completed. Looking forward to more classes by Mike Cohn!Danny Lopez
Why These Problems Exist
These challenges can lead people to believe that:
- Estimates don't work, so we won't do them.
- They're never accurate so we should just overestimate to be safe.
- We just need to do more-detailed planning up front.
Which isn't true and definitely isn't agile.
Businesses need estimates to influence project selection, resource allocation, and to understand what will be delivered, when and at what cost.
This need isn't going to go away.
So a team that refuses to estimate, creates hostility with stakeholders. But a team that overestimates damages trust. And teams that plan too much upfront will spend unnecessary effort pursuing artificially precise estimates, too early.
All of these approaches can all damage morale, increase time-to-market, put the emphasis on 'quick' at the expense of quality, and make the project miserable. Teams don't feel trusted, customers feel ignored and product owners find it impossible to prioritize product backlog items.
The answer is to find the right process for estimating. A process that:
- Encourages discussion
- Removes bias
- Is transparent
- Produces reliable estimates
Simplifies and clearly instructs us through complex planning This video course is brilliant. Each chapter has at least 1 quiz with a variety of question types (select best answer or multiple select etc) where we get instant feedback about our answers. During the course, I've covered a number of useful planning and estimating practices and tools, some of which are common place in most scrum teams (such as planning poker), but this course really gets back to the basics which helps me understand the theory reasons behind it, and identifies what's really important. Since completing the course, I am much more confident with what tools I can use to plan and estimate my projects properly. Within this video course, Mike Cohn presents clearly and provides example scenarios. He draws comparisons which we can all relate to. I've been very impressed with the quality and clarity of the course and would highly recommend to my friends and colleagues.James Van Tuyl
What You Get When You Join
- Instant access to all content
- 44 professionally-recorded videos
- 6 modules with quizzes to cement learning
- Over 3 hours of content
- Certificate of completion
- 30 day money-back guarantee
- Continuing Education Credits:
4 Category B Scrum Alliance SEUs and 4 PMI PDUs.
- All lessons delivered by Mike Cohn
- Bitesize videos you can watch when you want
- Lifetime access
Module 1: The Problem and Our Goal
Why is it so difficult to create estimates that have value for the business and developers? In this first module, you'll discover:
- The statistical theory behind why we underestimate how long tasks will take.
- Why you can't fight the Student-Syndrome that causes delays, but you can use systems to minimize its impact.
- That it's criminal to produce inaccurate estimates and how trying to be more precise is often the underlying cause.
- How to build a flexible plan that can change as you go along, without changing the original estimate.
Module 2: Iteration Planning
Which product backlog items should you bring into an interation? Ones that meet the priorities of the Product Owner, and are achievable by the team. These lessons show you:
- How to run an effective iteration planning meeting. Find out who should attend and the four steps you need to communicate and manage expectations.
- The differences between velocity-driven and commitment-driven planning and when to use each one.
- When velocity-driven planning can speed-up planning meetings but at a significant cost.
- How to calculate how much work should be brought into an iteration so that the team doesn't bring in too much or too little, and can handle uncertainty.
Module 3: Story Points and Ideal Days
This covers the key problem for estimating - how do we estimate real-world work without having all the details to hand? It comes down to being able to use story point or ideal days properly. In this module, you'll learn:
- Why estimating size and deriving duration is the key philosophy behind accurate estimates.
- How to choose between using story points and ideal days for planning with your team.
- Why you need to make sure you're answering the right question when talking to management about ideal time.
- How story point estimates can be used even if you don't know all the information, and when you should defer estimating till you have the information you need.
- Whether you should use story points to estimate in terms of the time or complexity of a task.
Module 4: Estimating The Product Backlog
This module walks you through the practicalities of estimating items on the product backlog so you know:
- Why gut instinct isn't a bad thing, and how triangulation can help estimates improve over time.
- When to break down larger product backlog items and estimate smaller pieces, but avoid estimation inflation by breaking them down too much.
- How to choose the right sequence of estimating numbers for your team.
- How Planning Poker is a simple, fun game that strips out subjectivity, shines a light on hidden risks, and prevents personal bias from skewing the estimation.
Module 5: Release Planning
To be valuable, estimates have to work on long-term projects. Stakeholders want to know what will be delivered and in how many iterations. This module provides statistical techniques for improving stakeholder conversations and protecting the team against unrealistic expectations. After this module you can:
- Use historic velocity to make accurate future estimates, using a statistical technique that prevents outlying data affect accuracy.
- Make forecasts even when there is no historical velocity because the team is new, or new to agile.
- Predict velocity when team size changes, and gather data to communicate the future of this change to management.
- Communicate what's possible when stakeholders request estimates for fixed dates, scope and cost (and in a way that makes them listen).
Module 6: Topics for Multi-Team Projects
You may need to create estimates when there are interactions and dependencies between multiple teams. To make this easier, this module shows you:
- How to get consensus between teams about the common value of a unit of estimation.
- Why you should create a common baseline, but avoid comparing team velocities.
- How to facilitate a successful iteration planning with multiple teams.
- Identify upcoming dependencies that may affect progress by considering 3 upcoming iterations at once.
This course is for you if:
- You're a Project Manager and want to estimate and plan agile projects.This course covers all the important topics from estimating to iteration planning to release planning. You'll know how to produce fixed-date, fixed-scope, and fixed-price plans you can be confident in, as well as how to avoid anchoring and other common pitfalls.
- You're about to be part of an agile project and need an expert understanding of agile estimating and planning.
- You're a ScrumMaster. As the team's coach, it's important to understand how story points differ from hours, how to estimate quickly with Planning Poker, and the two approaches to iteration planning so you can help your team.
- You're a Product Owner. Bosses, clients and customers come to you asking, "When can I get all of these features?" or "How much can I get by June?" You need ways to answer those questions. This course will show you how to answer those questions and many more.
- You're a Team Leader. This will be your ultimate Agile Estimating & Planning "download" directly into your brain. Remember, this course is interactive (with short quizzes after each section to keep you on track), and it's broken into short, quickly watched videos on specific questions you may have.
Excellent overview of iteration and release planning The course is a must for anyone working in an agile environment. An excellent description of an iteration and release planning. Key concepts such as velocity, story points and ideal days are very well explained. Good recommendations on how they should be used. I found the "Release Planning" topic examples on how to plan a release when the team has historical data versus when the team does not have historical data extremely informative Good pointers on how to approach planning a release on projects that have either a fixed delivery date, fixed scope or fixed cost.Alexandra Ursea
Got a Question?
Need more details before you book? Email [email protected], or call us on 1-888-61-AGILE (24453). We'll respond within 24 hours and often much more quickly.
Schedule an On-Site Course
Please fill out the following information and we will be in touch with you about scheduling an on-site course.


text:
Get Rider for FREE! Continue reading
June Giveaways 2017
Taste & Curiosity Giveaway ends 6/4 Continue reading
May Giveaways
Enter to win these giveaways in MAY $15 Starbucks Gift Card Ends 5/31 Continue reading
Brand new giveaway opportunity!
Blogger Opp ~ The "July Edition" LootPets Giveaway (5 Winners $125 TRV) #Free & #Paid Options Available Deliciously Savvy is hosting another giveaway for LOOTPETS Monthly Subscription Crate and we need your help promoting! This is a fabulous Geek and Gamer Gear Subscription Box designed to gift your Furry BFF's with cool gear each month! … Continue reading
Deliciously Savvy is hosting a giveaway in which one lucky winner will receive an Organic Aromas ~ Raindrop Essential Oil Diffuser in either Natural or Black ($99 RV)! This is hands down my favorite diffuser ever! Enter Today to win one of your very own! Check Out My Review Here Sponsored By: Organic Aromas Hosted … Continue reading
$100 American Express Gift Certificate I need your help promoting !! The Blog that Promotes the Most Will Receive 5 Extra social media shares for a total of 7 Free and Paid Opp. Giveaway will run from June 1 – June 17 Open To US and must be 18+ to enter ANNOUNCEMENT POST SIGN UPS Continue reading
Follow me
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Continue reading


text:
Medical Transcription: Tips for Using Macros
Macros can prove quite handy for automating tasks you perform frequently while doing medical transcription work. A macro is a recording of a series of actions grouped together. You can execute the macro with a single key press or key combination called a hot key or keyboard shortcut.
For example, preoperative and postoperative diagnoses are often the same, so a surgeon may dictate the first diagnoses list and then say "same" for the second. You have three options for handling it:
Add the new heading "Postoperative Diagnoses" and retype the diagnoses individually. This is the slowest and most error-prone method.
Select and copy the preoperative list, and then paste it back into the document and replace the title of the copied version with "Postoperative Diagnoses." This is better than the preceding option, but slower than the next one.
Create a macro that does the copying/pasting for you and assign it a keyboard shortcut, such as Alt+F5. Every time you run across the "same," just hit Alt+F5, let the macro do its handiwork, and you're on your merry way.
The best-known macro maker is the one built into Microsoft Word. Macros that perform basic tasks, like moving around a cursor or cutting and pasting, can be easily created using Word's "Record Macro" feature.
More complex macros require programming skills. Because the steps to create a macro vary between versions of Word, the best way to learn the right steps for your version is to fire up Word's Help feature and search for "record macro."
Standalone macro tools bring the power of macros to your entire computer. AutoHotkey is free software that allows you to automate almost anything you can do with your keyboard or mouse, not just inside a particular program, but virtually anywhere on a computer that's running Windows.
With it, you can get really deep into automating, even creating macros that include muting your sound card, opening and closing individual windows, copying and pasting between programs, and more.
Creating and using macros is substantially more complex than using expander software, but so are the tasks macros can perform. Whether you should use them comes down to your MT needs and how tech-savvy you are. Macros can be helpful, but they aren't essential. Expander software, on the other hand, is essential.
If all this talk about expanders, macros, and shortcut systems has your mind buzzing with questions, head straight to Productivity Talk. There, you'll find lots of friendly folks who are experts on all this stuff. It's a great place to discuss the merits of different word expanders, shortcut systems, and macro making. Although it's not just for MTs, many hang out there.


text:
Buy Solar Leads Here from Your Solar Lead Generation Specialists
Solar leads are vital for most of us these days. The reason this website exists is to create the connection between home owners, business owners and quality solar installers. Essentially, we are creating a 'Win-Win' situation by ensuring that customers receive:
- Expert advice on the right solar system and installation for their needs
- Trusted brands and reliable products with good warranties
- Quality workmanship and great customer service
You, the solar installer receive:
- A solar lead from a customer chasing a quote from a reputable installer
- A installation job located in your area
- Limited competition, pushing the odds in your favour
We will provide solar leads obtained from people completing a request form to receive solar quotes from the leading installers in their area. On initial presentation, these leads will be made available to a maximum of 3 solar installers in the area of the customers designated address. Each lead supplied will incur a small fee. For more information, please complete the below form and we will have one of our lead generation specialists contact you.
We will also be collating feedback from the customers. This will valuable information can be used as testimonials, and also provides the opportunity to review performance. This feedback will include the quoting and installation aspects of your interaction with the customer.
If you are after solar leads, we look forward to hearing from you. The website/s include the following domains;
- Solar Quote Melbourne
- Solar Quote Sydney
- Solar Quote Perth
- Sunshine Coast Solar Quote
- Gold Coast Solar Quote


text:
Medications Used for Meth Addiction
Meth, or methamphetamine, is addictive. It is a powerful stimulant that produces a pleasurable feeling followed by a sudden rush of unpleasant sensations, called a crash. According to National Institute on Drug Abuse, or NIDA, in order to experience the pleasure and avoid the crash, more and more of the drug is taken until the user can no longer bear not taking the drug and becomes an addict. Management of meth addiction relies heavily on forms of behavioral therapy, along with a few drugs that can be of some help with the craving that follows withdrawal from the drug. There is no known drug that can directly counter the effects of meth on the brain.
If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately.
This medication, marketed as Wellbutrin, is commonly used to treat depression. Methamphetamine stimulates the brain by increasing the amount of a chemical, serotonin, a neurotransmitter, in certain parts of the brain. Bupropion appears to stabilize the brain against the effects of methamphetamine and actually reduces the rush of pleasure of methamphetamine and the craving that follows abstinence from the drug.
Methamphetamine also damages nerve endings in areas of the brain that have to do with reasoning and understanding consequences of actions. This makes it very difficult, according to the NIDA, for meth addicts to continue in a drug rehabilitation program. The drug, modafinil, commonly used to treat narcolepsy, appears to restore this function, improving the compliance of the patient, and increasing success rates for meth addiction rehabilitation programs. This drug is still being studied for its proper place in the treatment of meth addiction.
Immunologic Treatment
Antibodies, produced by the immune system, have been engineered to target methamphetamine in the bloodstream in the latest approach to treatment by the NIDA. They hope to use this method to treat methamphetamine overdose, which is relatively common among meth addicts. The antibodies work by binding the molecules of meth in the bloodstream, stopping the drug from causing its dangerous effects on the brain and other organs like the heart.
Meth Addiction and HIV/AIDS
Meth addicts are more prone to human immune deficiency virus infections than the average person. Even among addicts of other drugs, meth addicts are still more likely to be infected with HIV because, notes NIDA, meth addicts are more reckless in behavior than other addicts. Meth addicts will often indulge in risky sexual behavior that increases the chances of infection with HIV. The use of the intravenous route and needle sharing among meth users further increase the chances of HIV infection.
- man tapping needle image by david hughes from Fotolia.com


text:
Our acrylic stamps are made in the USA and shipped by USPS from Texas.
If your order is domestic, you will receive an email from Paypal with a tracking number and day of shipment. International orders are not tracked. I am not responsible for customs or fees at delivery.
I ship orders within 48 hours during the business week.
Please create an account or log in prior to purchasing items to ensure a smooth checkout and tracking of your order.
If you place a mixed order with both clear stamps and digital stamps, there will be a delay to receive your digital stamps as I must physically approve your order.
All digital products are immediately downloadable in the shop after purchase. You may log in or click on the links sent to you by email. The files are zipped and high-quality uncolored art. The line art is then printed and used on your craft products.
Please create an account or log in prior to purchasing items to ensure a smooth checkout and tracking of your order.
When logging in to your account to download digital images, you may follow these steps:
What are Zip Files?
My digis generally come as a zipped file and provide both JPG and PNG files at 300 dpi. To be able to use your files you need to save the file in your computer. Right-click the zipped file and choose 'extract' or 'extract all.'. Once you have extracted all the files you will be able to use rather than just view the files. Remember to save your new digi in a folder so you can find them next time. Might I suggest a file named TIDDLY INKS? :)
If you do not have a zip reader installed on your computer, you may download one for free on the internet.
You will receive an email from Paypal to confirm your order, followed by an email from Tiddly Inks with your links. The links are emailed to your Paypal email. Orders are delivered through your account to your PayPal address, and while email addresses and phone numbers are part of the registration process I will NOT contact you by snail mail or phone for promotional reasons. Nor will I share your information.
The newsletter is optional and you need to sign up to receive the newsletter. You may opt out at any time.
What type of software do I need?
You do not need an expensive photoshop or paintshop software to use digis. You can open and resize them in Word using the INSERT function. They can be resized (use the FORMAT PICTURE tool) and then printed (see advice on paper and printers below).
Do you have recommendations on paper or printers?
The best advice comes from experienced crafters and card makers like yourself, so I took some quotes from helpful crafters. As you can see there is a wide variety of options and there is probably no right or wrong way to print or use a digi....unless the ink runs and you can heat set most inks with a heat gun. Take a peek at some recommendations from crafters like you:
The best paper I have for my digi's is actually 300GSM smooth card. Its awesome. Though I have a back feed printer, I know card this thick does not work for people who have front loading printers where it has to go over the rollers. - LOU
I have a Lexmark X4650, I love it. They have an ink program where you earn a free ink cartridge for every 5 that you buy, and another for every 5 empty ones that you return. The paper I normally use is Stampin' Up! whisper white - I never have problems with smearing, either. :) -Jenn
I always use a heavy-weight paper. I love PaperTrey Ink's. I use that for most of my digi's. I have an old HP printer. I always let my images sit for about 2 days or it smears. I also hit it with a heat gun.--Dawn
I'm in the UK and I use Rymans coated white card, and it's great. Got a Epson SX105. I edit things and make sentiments in Serif PagePlus 9. - Jo
I have an HP B8550 printer. I use Georgia Pacific cardstock that you can generally pick up anywhere. The most important thing I do is print the images in DRAFT quality. It lays down less ink which makes it less of a chance to bleed. I never have a problem when I color with my copics on your images. - Nei-Jennie
I use the draft setting on my hp- won't smear and I use the copic xpress paper. - Misty
I have an HP 6100 printer and I use Georgia-Pacific 110-lb cardstock. When I first started with digis, I had to use trial and error to get the ink from smearing. The best thing I found is to use photo ink in the printer. I don't have to let it dry for 2 days...or spray it down with 3M Fixativ or use a heat gun. - Cleota
I use HP2400…. and the paper I use is a bargain cost. --Mette
I have a Kodak all in one printer and have used a paper from CTMH, GP, Wasau, and Nina and I have never had a problem with the ink smearing. I colour with Copic markers.--Norma
I have an Epson Stylus C59,and it's great with copics (though does bleed a bit if you soak with colourless blender. Go figure).--Dawn
I have an Epson Workforce 1100 and love it. I am still experimenting with paper but like the Cryogenic White, Neenah White and Gina K Pure Luxury. I have Stamping Bella's paper but haven't tried it yet. - Cindi
I have a Kodak and use Office Max 110 lb. White index - no problem with smearing or Copic pens bleeding. I have now switched to Bazzill Simply Smooth White. I like both, but the Bazzil has a slicker texture and just looks nicer. I also use Bic, Sharpie, Stampin up and Copic Markders. Prismacolor pencils with Gamsol make great cards. Water color pencils are also fun to use. You can print & color right away. - Elizabeth
I use a HP LaserJet Printer and 110lb 180gsm Artist Marker Pad Professional Series by Bee Paper Company - Kymberlee


text:
New Car Review
by Tom Hagin
SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $ 14,060 Price As Tested $ 17,055 Engine Type 2.0 Liter I4 w/EFI* Engine Size 122 cid/1996 cc Horsepower 132 @ 6000 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 129 @ 5000 RPM Wheelbase/Width/Length 108.0"/71.0"/186.0 Transmission Four-speed automatic Curb Weight 3145 pounds Fuel Capacity 16.0 gallons Tires (F/R) P195/70R14 Brakes (F/R) Disc/drum Drive Train Front-engine/front-wheel-drive Vehicle Type Five-passenger/four-door Domestic Content 87 percent Coefficient of Drag (Cd.) 0.31 PERFORMANCE EPA Economy, miles per gallon city/highway/average 22/31/28 0-60 MPH 10.2 seconds 1/4 mile (E.T.) 17.9 seconds @ 80 mph Top Speed (Est.) N/A * Electronic fuel injection
The Plymouth division of Chrysler has long suffered an identity crises, living in the shadow of its parent. It was even rumored last year that the marque would be dropped after almost 70 years in business.
Fortunately, Plymouth has received a stay of execution, and its new Breeze midsized sedan, a functional clone of the Dodge Stratus and Chrysler Cirrus, represents a new direction for the company.
In an effort to increase Plymouth brand awareness, the company has launched a multimedia blitz with "Plymouth Place," an interactive showroom currently being built at 98 shopping malls in 40 metropolitan areas. Cars won't be sold there, however, but instead displayed alongside interactive kiosks which will dispense information and pricing, while factory personnel will be on hand to assist.
OUTSIDE - Breeze differs from its stablemates by virtue of what it doesn't have. Thin bodyside molding replaces the wide plastic trim bonded to the side of Cirrus and Stratus. Sculpted smooth and round, Breeze looks every bit the part of its designation as an affordable modern family sedan. Its doors wrap up and over the roofline, while black-painted outside mirrors are mounted with two thin attachments, which, according to company reports, reduces turbulence and wind noise around the side glass. If cab-forward design is old news by now, its strengths continue. First brought into the mainstream by Chrysler, it allows for a short hood and trunk, and opens up exceptional interior space. Cab-forward also gives the car an unmistakable look. Value is the buzzword with Breeze, as relatively plain hubcaps cover the wheels, and its rather narrow 195/70R14 tires don't fill its fenderwells like the fatter rubber used on its corporate siblings.
INSIDE - Inside Breeze is a vast expanse. Five adults can step aboard, although the rear middle position is best left to small-framed humans. While Breeze is the least expensive of Chrysler's relatively new small sedans, it is by no means a stripped-down version. Standard interior equipment includes a fold-down rear seat, air conditioning, rear window defroster, variable speed intermittent wipers and ventilation ports for rear seat passengers, and upgraded adjustments for the driver's seat. Standard Breeze audio comes from an AM/FM stereo.
ON THE ROAD - The standard powerplant is a 132-horsepower 2.0 liter inline four cylinder, the same engine used in the subcompact Plymouth Neon. It carries a single overhead camshaft and the latest technology to produce lots of power from a small displacement. This powerplant does not make Breeze a street-racer, but it's certainly adequate for its intended use, and will deliver around 28 mpg on average. It spins willingly, with redline coming at 6500 RPM. The engine is small for a midsized sedan, but its high-revving nature allows the driver to have power on tap whenever needed. The standard five-speed manual seems perfectly suited for the engine, and makes driving Breeze quite sporting. The four-speed automatic transmission option (which also adds cruise control) saps some of this sportiness, but the trade-off comes in the form of smooth predictability and effortless driving.
BEHIND THE WHEEL - Breeze rides atop a well-engineered four-wheel independent suspension that filters bumps and thumps quite well, along with the ability to stay on track even when roads are filled with potholes and differing surfaces. Its power rack-and-pinion steering provides good feel for what its tires are doing, but it's not heavy. At higher speeds, it remains straight and true, regardless of strong crosswinds. Braking is accomplished with front discs and rear drums, while a four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) is optional.
SAFETY - Dual airbags are standard, side-impact beams are in each door. ABS is optional, as is a rear fold-down child seat.
OPTIONS - ABS: $565; full-sized spare tire: $95; automatic transmission: $1,050. Our test vehicle came optioned with a $740 convenience package that included power windows, mirrors (heated as well) and door locks, and $275 more will bring a premium cassette player with CD changer adaptability.


text:
So, last week I hot-footed it down to the Next SS18 Press Day in London. Next press days are definitely one of my favourites - they always have so many gorgeous new items on display, and their Spring/Summer ones always get me majorly looking forward to the summer months!
I thought I'd condense (ha, judging from the amount of pictures it doesn't seem like it, right?!) this post down to focus on fashion, and I'll be doing a follow-up featuring all their incredible homeware in a few days time (spoiler alert: it's amazing).
So, what does Next hold in store for Spring/Summer 2018 fashion-wise? Well, if you like pastels and brights, you're in for a treat. I think Next has totally nailed spring/summer fashion, with a gorgeous mix of spring-perfect pastels and beautiful brights, ideal for your holidays.
The pictures speak for themselves really - we're talking a stunning mix of bold colour-blocking and bright tropical floral prints, along with a super pretty selection of sugary pastels in mint greens, baby blues and lovely lilacs.
Among the fabulous clothes was an abundance of adorable accessories to complement the spring brights and summer pastels. I absolutely love slogan bags and shoes, with things like 'Vacay', 'Holiyay' and 'Bonjour' adorned on them. It looks like Next's beauty range is getting in the mood for spring/summer too, as I spied some nail polishes, makeup bags, mini perfumes (ideal for holidays) and gift sets, too.
Overall I am so excited for Next's fashion pieces for spring/summer 2018 - I'm particularly fond of the check floral suit, the Chanel-esque bag and tropical-print pjs. What do you have your eye on?
Check back in a few days as I'll have a run-down of all the gorgeous homeware bits from Next this spring/summer. Trust me, you don't want to miss it!


text:
Andy Warhol, in the Campbell's Soup aisle.
How's your weekend shaping up so far? We've had a great time dog-sitting...did a little painting and tomorrow we're going to look at potential new housing options! I have plenty of links for your time-wasting pleasure:
- What happens when the President pops in to the cafe where you're working.
- Parenting tips from Law & Order: SVU.
- Beyonce writes gender equality is a myth.
- Everything you need to know about net neutrality.
- Vulture ranks this year's saddest white guys in movies.
- How many words do you know? Take this quiz to find out!
- Sometimes it feels right to move back to your hometown.
- An EPIC portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Clever paintings merge old times with modern Internet culture.
- Conan meets his interns.
- American Hustle and Gravity, as told by stick figures.
- Breathtaking photos of Russian children living on a farm. I want to go to there!
- An amazing love letter from Sartre to de Beauvoir.
- A reading list from Judy Blume & Lena Dunham.
- Three siblings recreate childhood photos in this 2014 calendar.


text:
St Thomas a Beckett
Hardly a village, more a large hamlet, Lydlinch sits on top of rising ground with the river Lydden running below and consists of a collection of houses either side of the A357 road and one road running at right angles to it. Yet, set back in a delightful churchyard, framed by old trees, stands a most attractive and unspoilt ancient church.
It is perpendicular in style and predominately 15 and 16c. The venerable tower complete with a clutch of gargoyles is certainly from the 15c when most of the better towers in the county were constructed. Immediately above the porch, with its 16c door, is a sundial and above that again is another attached to the tower. Inside, the building offers an air of lofty spaciousness, which is most apparent when viewed from the 19c gallery at the rear. This is a unique structure because it is supported on wooden pillars, painted to resemble stone, and has a front constructed, in part, from cast iron. At the back there is a surprisingly small organ. The high chancel arch with a wooden cross supported on a beam is very striking.
On the southern side of the nave, the 1838 stone arcade is very pleasing. Above and between the arches hangs a really excellent hatchment. Hatchments are generally thought to have started in the 17c and were diamond shaped painted with a deceased person's coat of arms. These formed part of an elaborate funeral heraldry and were hung outside the house, sometimes for the duration of the period of mourning, before being moved permanently into a church. The practice continued into the very early years of the 20c with a slight increase in the size of the later versions.
The pulpit is early 19c and the 12c font, under the gallery, is fashioned from a square block decorated with arches.
Two people are particularly associated with this church. Perhaps the more famous is Parson Barnes the Dorset poet, who spent his childhood years on a nearby farm and who went to school in Sturminster Newton. He left a well-known poem about the church bells. (See Winterborne Came). The second person is commonly known as 'The Lady of Lydlinch'. Legend has it that she was born and brought-up in West Parley during the 14c. In due course, she married a man from Lydlinch where she lived for the rest of her life. However, her heart was always in West Parley and when she died, she left instructions that her heart should be buried there. During restoration of the West Parley church, a 14c urn was found and placed in a glazed niche, behind bars, in the outside of the east wall where it can be seen to this day. Outside the porch at Lydlinch church there is an ancient tomb with the following words inscribed:
'Here lie the remains of a lady who gave the rector of this church for ever one portion of 'tyths' arising out of Dudsbury farm in West Parley and another out of Knowle farm in Woodlands'.
Such generosity; it seems a shame she was so modest that we do not know her name.
This is an exceptional church that handsomely repays a visit.
The Trust gratefully acknowledges images and text by Robin Adeney ©


text:
[two_third last="no"]
Ultimate Total Reconstruction is a prominent entity in the construction industry, operating out of Chilliwack, British Columbia, offering services across British Columbia and Alberta. We are committed to extending high quality construction services to the commercial, residential and senior living segments. Our commitment is to deliver well crafted and proficiently executed projects that are of world class standards.
The team at Ultimate Total Reconstruction comes with a rich and diverse experience of over 30 cumulative years. Naturally, we are well positioned to take on all kinds of challenges related to construction and renovation. From understanding each client's specific needs to implementing the approved plan and finally to handing over the finished product, we offer complete value for your money.
Services Offered by Ultimate Reconstruction
The experienced and proficient team at Ultimate Total Reconstruction offers a range of services will transform your vision to reality. With decades of experience, we are able to take the challenges that come our way, delivering impeccable finished results.
We strive to reduce the stress of construction for you. By offering comprehensive services, all under one roof. Just tell us what you need, then sit back and see how your dreams become reality.
[/two_third][one_third last="yes"]
What a fantastic crew you sent to us! All very professional, friendly and great workers. I was amazed at the pace and that the projects were completed by Wed evening. Appears that all three projects are within the scope we expected. Will have our Maintenance Manager take a look at them when he returns from his vacation!
Our services include:
- Project Management: The members of our core team at Ultimate Total Reconstruction boast close to 40 years of comprehensive exposure and experience in project management. We undertake project management jobs with complete commitment and consider the job delivered only when it has been accomplished to perfection.
- General Contracting: We undertake general contracting jobs with complete transparency. We maintain vigilant supervision on the day-to-day developments at the construction site, keeping close tabs on the work schedule and quality. Under our able guidance and monitoring, the projects are always completed on time, without compromising quality.
- Renovations: No matter what the renovation, we pledge our services as well as technical expertise to facilitate your plans, with minimum discomfort to you. Most importantly, we are committed to providing you cost effective solutions at all times. We have the required skills and experience to develop with renovation plans that will comply with your needs.
- Tenant Improvements: If you wish to incorporate specific improvements within your premises or you wish to rent out the place to tenants with special needs, we can provide you with suitable solutions. Irrespective of whether it is being done to make the home more child friendly, more conducive for the senior citizens or for people with disabilities, we can help incorporate the necessary improvements with minimal changes. We also ensure that your tenant improvements remain within the specified budget.
- New Construction: When it comes to new construction, our dedicated team is always happy to undertake the responsibilities of the entire project, right from scratch. We have an excellent track record, especially in commercial construction. The years of service put into this business has provided us with wide exposure with respect to the options available for diverse construction jobs. Therefore, once you choose Ultimate Total Reconstruction, there is unlikely to be any dearth of innovative ideas and implementation techniques. You can check our website to know more about the specific expertise we possess and our existing business partners.
- Demolition: Irrespective of the size and type of building, our demolition contractors will help in accomplishing the task within the specified time limit. We have skilled professionals on board, with the necessary skills and experience to use the specialized equipment necessary for effective demolition. Once the specifications of the existing building structure are known, we employ the correct equipment for hassle free demolition. We comply with environmental standards of the demolition procedure and minimize associated hazards.
- Senior Home Improvements: In recent times, senior home improvements has become the niche in which we excel. Having established our identity as one of the leading providers of construction services across Alberta and British Columbia, we have been providing suitable solutions for senior home improvements for many years. We offer highly professional services and a wealth of experience garnered over the years, and believe in staying abreast of all the latest developments and trends in the construction industry. Hence, the solutions we provide are effective and modern. Our experts have the ability to comprehend the specific needs of the elderly and make suitable changes in the design to make life simple and more comfortable.
Apart from the range of services stated above, we also offer assistance in organizing your living spaces, organizing methods to dispense of all items you no longer need. We also extend our advice in guiding you through the installation and use of smart appliances that can make life simpler for you. We are committed to sharing our diverse expertise and experience to make life simpler, easier and smoother for our customers. We don't just aim at satisfied customers, we want delighted ones!
We integrate all of these services, supported aptly by our expertise, so that all you need to do is to contact us. We take care of everything and leave you free of all the stress and hassles you would otherwise have to face when you coordinate between various contractors, vendors and suppliers. Renovations and comprehensive project management are our forte, we have built our reputation also on the high quality construction work we have offered for Senior life styles. We ensure that your project is completed on time, we also make sure that it is completed without compromising the set budget.
Our Pillars of Strength
Just like all established businesses should, we follow a set of principles and values that guide our work. Our primary objective is to deliver solutions that are cost effective yet superlative. We achieve this goal through superior quality craftsmanship and in-depth technical expertise. Honesty and integrity are ingrained in our philosophy and we uphold these values, no matter what the challenges. Compromising on values isn't our way of doing business.
Our Work
In the past, we have undertaken and accomplished reconstruction jobs in various segments. We are proud of the work we have done for Nursing Homes, Retirement Homes, Restaurants and Office Buildings. Some of our renowned past clients include names such as Carrington House Residence and Suites, Birchwood Health Care and Senior Living, Crescent Gardens Retirement Community, Langley Gardens Retirement Community, Royal Park Retirement Residence and Willow Senior Living Residence.
With our promise of on time, on budget and high quality project management, you needn't spend another minute worrying about your construction or renovation needs. Contact us and we promise to strive to transform your construction dreams to reality!
….I have had the pleasure to know and work with both June and Bob Dunmall for 4 years. During this time they have provided outstanding service to our building ranging from simple wall restoration, to painting services, all the way to the complete updates of resident suites and remediation of both interior and exterior damage….
April Mackenzie,
General Manager at Birchwood Retirement Suites and Cottages
Read the Full Letter Here
Launched in 2000, Ultimate Total Reconstruction is a company dedicated to delivering high quality, innovative and cost effective construction solutions for all your commercial and residential construction needs. We specialize in project management solutions and implementation. Based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, we offer our services to all areas in and around British Columbia and Alberta. In order to fulfill our commitment of quality, innovation and affordability, we have built a team of professionals with a strong customer focus, guaranteeing a competitive edge in the ever expanding real estate marketplace.
What We Assure at Ultimate Total Reconstruction:
- We ensure that our business practices adhere to the basic principles of integrity and honesty. We serve our customers with complete transparency and believe in effective and consistent communication.
- We depend on our high quality workmanship and skills for the innovative solutions that we provide. The working skills are duly supported by in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of the specific requirements of each client.
- Most importantly, we believe in putting forth solutions that are cost effective without compromising on fulfilling client needs or world class quality standards.
Collaborative Work
We at Ultimate Total Reconstructions believe in working in collaboration with our clients throughout the course of construction. We adhere to an inclusive style of working that takes note of all the needs and inputs communicated to us by the client. Working as a team helps us to deliver on our promises and ensure that the construction meets the highest quality standards while fulfilling specific needs from the space for the client. This collaboration also allows us to provide our own recommendations and suggestions, based on our vast experience and skill. Through this we attempt to ensure that you receive exactly what you need in the most cost effective and timely manner.
Our Team
Our vision is driven by an experienced and enthusiastic team of professionals. Most of us boast over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, as well as in entrepreneurship. The core team also enjoys diversified construction experience in a range of domains including offices, senior residences, nursing homes, brand new homes, apartments and restaurants. The team boasts of comprehensive restoration, renovation and construction experience that can be utilized for all forms of projects and initiatives. The core competences of the team also includes superlative designing prowess for both residential or commercial properties.
Recent Developments
Our most recent foray has been into the arena of Senior Home Improvements, although all the other segments remain our prerogative too. Notably, as many as 30 renovation jobs that have been undertaken by Ultimate Total Reconstruction in the recent past have been insurance funded.


text:
From the June issue: When the development firm lead by condo king Jorge Pérez hit the brakes on Auberge Residences Miami, a three-tower, luxury project planned for Miami's Arts & Entertainment District, South Florida's real estate community took notice. When the king lays off the gas, that doesn't usually bode well for others.
So what's next for the firm in a challenging economic and political time? Differentiation is key, says Pérez. If a division or market slows down, Related can always focus on another.
Pérez recently sat down with The Real Deal to provide his take on Related Group's future, his complicated relationship with President Donald Trump, and more. [more]


text:
Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health offers comprehensive Employee Health Plan options. The plans support you wherever you fall within the spectrum of health and give you full access to LivingWell, our whole-person health and wellness program.
Engaged! Plan
The Engaged! Plan offers the Engaged! Premier Program, designed to encourage benefits-eligible associates and their qualifying dependents to take an active role in their wellbeing. Engaged! Premier Program participants pay lower monthly contributions and receive better coverage, with lower deductibles and reduced co-pays. To participate, you and your spouse must complete a free biometric screening, wellness assessment, earn 100 LivingWell points and participate in care management if contacted.
The Engaged! Plan without Premier Program participation provides all the benefits included in the Engaged! Premier Program, but without the requirement of completing the biometric screening, wellness assessment or earning LivingWell points. You are, however, required to pay a higher monthly contribution to enroll in the Engaged! Plan should you choose not to participate in the Premier Program.
Base Plan
The Base Plan provides quality benefits and access to LivingWell, Adventist Health's wellness program. As long as you are eligible for health benefits, there are no requirements to participate in the Base Plan. However, as a Base Plan member, you pay a higher monthly contribution than Engaged! Premier Program members.