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Pulse Comes to You starts in Italy and Spain today!
You can network with others and
follow much of the activity in
We'll share the highlights of the events in the near future.
Pulse comes to Italy and Spain!
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Pulse Comes to You starts in Italy and Spain today!
You can network with others and
follow much of the activity in
We'll share the highlights of the events in the near future.
Pulse Comes to You in the UK!
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Pulse Comes to You 2009 - UK
19 May 2009, Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge
Pulse Comes to You brings the excitement, education, and experience of our global conference. Pulse 2009 to your city! Attend Pulse Comes to You to learn how a dynamic infrastructure through service management can intergrate your business and IT to make you - and the planet - smarter.
You'll learn about hot topics like:
For more information and to register, go to:
Congratulations on Pulse Japan 2009!
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Thanks to the Pulse Japan team and attendees for making Pulse Japan on April 15 at the Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka such a wonderful success! Over 1200 IT Managers, System Administrators, CIOs, LOBs, Facilities Managers, and IBM Business Partners, and IBM employees attended the event to participate in the following activities:
Keynote: Outclass Your Business with "Dynamic Infrastructure"
by Kazuo Iwano, COO, Future Value Creation Team, IBM Japan, Ltd.
Keynote: Service Management for Surviving Against Severe Business Environment - Approach for "Cost Reduction" and "Enhancement of Competitiveness"
by Yoshihisa Hino, Director, Tivoli Software Japan Sales Leader, IBM Japan, Ltd.
Guest Speaker: Challenging Spirit and Leadership
by Mr. Yuhichiro Miura, Adventure Skier
4 Breakout Sessions
"Strategic IT Investment for "Competitiveness Improvement" Track,
"Infrastructure Construction for Effective Cost Reduction" Track,
Exhibitions and Demos: "Service Management Solution Cafe"
IBM and 19 IBM Business Partners provided 33 booths in the areas of:
- Service Management Area
- Security
- Storage
The pictures below provide a snapshot of the experience, education, and excitement.
Congratulations on Pulse in China and India
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Congratulations to all on successful Pulse events in Shen Zhen, Fu Zhou, and Goa!
Pulse in China
Shen Zhen, April 21, 2009: 142 attendees
Fu Zhou, April 23, 2009: 109 attendees
India - Goa
Goa, April 24-26, 2009: 134 attendees
I hear the "Talk to me about smarter xx solutions" button, "Match your Pulse" networking game, and "Pulse Wall" were big hits!
I'd like to see some pictures of those. If anyone has any, let us know or simply upload them to our Pulse Flickr group.
How can I add more Pulse to my life?
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Attending the Pulse 2009 conference in Vegas was one of the highlights of my year. How could I ever top all the great people, topics, demos, products, solutions, services, innovations, fun, and excitement at Pulse? Honestly, I don't think it's possible. You just had to be there! However, if you'd like to get a taste of the experience or extend your own Pulse experience, I recommend some of the links below:
Pulse Comes to You: Attend a Pulse event in your own city!
Weekly online IBM Service Management Jams: Continue learning about the great topics you heard about at Pulse 2009.
Tivoli certification and education discounts: Take advantage of special discounts for Pulse 2009 attendees.
Tivoli Group on LinkedIn: Manage your contacts, find or share news and job opportunities, get help from other experts, and much more.
Pulse blog: Stay up-to-date with conference news and announcements and online Q & A.
Pulse community and discussion forums: Manage your Pulse contacts, start your own discussion topics, and provide feedback on the conference and sessions.
Pulse on Twitter: Learn and share real-time buzz, insights, comments and questions around Pulse-related topics.
-Use #ibmpulse in Twitter search to see tweets of others.
How do I find Pulse 2009 presentations?
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"How do I find IBM Pulse 2009 presentations?"
You need to use the Pulse agenda builder tool to retrieve Pulse 2009 presentations from here:
Day 2 at Pulse: Magic Johnson replaces Michael Phelps as keynote speaker
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I was seriously bummed this morning when Al Zollar announced that Michael Phelps would not be speaking at the Pulse conference. Al explained that another exciting keynote speaker was on the agenda for later, but wouldn't tell us who it was. The Twitter crowd immediately started speculating who it would be--Chris Rock?
See video of announcement.
And a series of Pulse speakers proceeded to joke about the possibility of Al speaking in a Speedo as a Phelps replacement. With the anticipation building, it was hard to focus when Jim Logsdon, from Alcatel-Lucent (Diamond sponsor of Pulse), spoke about his long-term partnership with IBM.
See video of Jim Logsdon.
Chris O'Connor's discussion on why being Green is important was fascinating. He highlighted four key reasons to focus on energy and efficiency: money, risk, compliance, responsibility. He basically argued that we need to reduce wasting energy in the data center and use the cost savings to invest in better tools to save money, comply with regulations, avoid severe punishment, and act responsibly as world citizens. He definitely caught our attention—and it wasn't just due to the totally cool green tie he was wearing. Chris used some simple math to show that we could save $750/year just on better managing two servers and $750K/year if we were dealing with a 1000 servers. The Twitter crowd really enjoyed his presentation.
See video of Chris on Green.
Finally, the moment had arrived. We were all awaiting with excitement to hear who the new Pulse keynote speaker was for that morning. The crowd showed their excitement when Al announced it was Magic Johnson!
See video of introduction.
Magic Johnson came off as a darling to the crowd. He was very intelligent and personable—walking amongst the Pulse attendees, asking them to stand up, giving them long hugs, speaking and engaging with them directly, and encouraging personal photo opportunities. And his talk was both humorous and informative. Demonstrating a strong business acumen and industriousness, he spoke of his foundation and the unique perspective he brought to incorporating ethnic and urban consumer tastes to coffee shops, movie theatres, fitness centers, and real estate projects. He also encouraged the audience to stay positive and embrace a winning spirit in the face of current economic challenges. He was met with a standing ovation! Once again, the Twitter crowd went wild!
Thanks to IBM and to Magic Johnson! What a great treat and surprise!
See Magic Johnson at Pulse 2009 video.
Overview of Pulse General Session on Day 1
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Just got out of Day 1 of Pulse General Session Kickoff. I was unable to get a stable connection in the Theatre, so I've had problems in uploading media to the two channels below, but keep checking since I should have cool stuff I'll be discussing throughout the conference uploaded soon:
Videos: Pulse channel on YouTube (see recent activity in left column also click on subscribe to get updates on recent activity)
Photos: Pulse group on Flickr (see slideshow mode) (must click on join group to upload and share your photos too)
-->See here for Day 1 Pulse keynote videos
Highlights so far:
Forrest Sawyer is here hosting Pulse News Network, who is roving around conducting live stories at Pulse
Themes center on Smart Planet, Dynamic Infrastructure, Cloud computing, Service Management in the Industries, new Storage product announcements, and Service Management and SOA.
Laura Sanders and Alan Ganek, in comedy style mode, discussed demos of how
Jim Haney, Harley Davidson CEO, spoke on how important
Tom Rosamillia, General Manager of IBM WebSphere Software, spoke on how SOA and Service Management together help deliver the Dynamic Infrastructure vision and invite folks to learn more at the upcoming IMPACT conference in May.
John Brandt, from the MPI Group, spoke about how Convergence is a great opportunity moving forward. As a community strategist, a key point he kept reinforcing that resonated with me was that Customers are rarely buying a brand. For instance, they are not buying beer, but relationships and community. Yup!
He says we all should be asking three main questions: What do your customers really want? Can employees deliver real innovation? Do your processes drive consistent measurable progress?
Repeated theme throughout the entire morning was: Who will lead the charge for a Smarter Planet and Dynamic Infrastructure: You! You! You! Rich Esposito, VP of IBM IT Strategy and Architecture Services, specifically called out CIOs, stating they are in a bittersweet spot--being challenged to align with both the demands of the business and the world. He said they are in the best position to lead the journey and transform the waters. The good news is that being a good citizen strategically also helps in lowering total costs in managing IT and business infrastructure in the long run!
In the Pulse twitter chatter, a lot of conversation centered on definitions of Cloud and SOA and the smart planet concept.
Thanks to Guillermo Garcia for letting me borrow his power chord to create this blog!
Thanks to Guillermo Garcia for letting me borrow his power chord to create this blog!
Thanks to Guillermo Garcia for letting me borrow his power chord to create this blog!
Thanks to Guillermo Garcia for letting me borrow his power chord to create this blog!
My favorite moments at the Pulse Business Partner Summit in Vegas
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I spent much of my time hanging and grooving at the Pulse Business Partner Summit in Vegas today because, hey, I love Business Partners!.
I met some pretty cool people (Melanie, Cass, and Gino below) and was treated to a freshly prepared tofu dish when the kitchen ran out of reserved vegetarian meals since an unexpected number of folks wanted to enjoy tofu as well. Never knew so many people liked tofu. Go figure. Cool. J
After lunch, I was off to the Business Partner Summit's keynote address.
One of my favorite moments was when Al Zollar, General Manager of IBM Tivoli Software, ignited laughter and applause after mentioning that we were looking forward to an exciting week with Michael Phelps speaking next week, but "hopefully not too exciting." J
And, of course, my other favorite moment was watching Al announce the IBM Business Partner winners of the Innovation Award and Service Management Solution Award.
-->See a few videos of Business Partner awards.
See further below for more details on these really groovy companies, folks, and solutions.
Last, but not least, wow, the twitter community around #ibmpulse has just been totally rockin'. So many cool people, things, activities, networking. Viva Pulse at
Innovation Award
Winner: Lighthouse Computer Services
Contact: Anne Gromley firstname.lastname@example.com
Solution: Delivery of Tivoli Access Manager as a SaaS to Vantis Life Insurance. Very timely opportunity and provided low cost entry for Vantis Life. *Tivoli Access Manager (theme: SaaS Delivery of Tivoli Product)
Lighthouse Computer Services first provided VantisLife Insurance Company (a provider of affordable life insurance products marketed through the banking industry) with a Security Assessment that revealed critical areas of vulnerability. As a General Business size company, VantisLife was an excellent candidate to benefit from Lighthouse's unique and innovative solution, the Lighthouse Gateway. The Lighthouse Gateway provides managed security services for corporate identity and access management in a compliant, cost-effective, and industry-leading open solution.
The solution for VantisLife includes Tivoli Access Manager (TAM) for eBusiness and opens the door to supporting VantisLife's pursuit of the full benefits of IBM's industry-leading software, including
1st Runner-up: EMA, Inc.
Contact: Wendy Huber-Wichelt email@example.com
Solution: Open access to Maximo db so that calls for pipeline and other right of way locates can be automated and tickets opened for personnel to fulfill those requests. *Maximo (theme: integration)
EMA assisted Orange County Utilities (OCU) of
The solution required EMA to build an interface between Maximo and the state-wide computer application used by Sunshine State One Call of Florida (One Call) to manage excavation requests from contractors and homeowners. EMA also installed an interface between Maximo and OCU's GIS, providing OCU's locate staff and locate contractors with the most recent spatial data edits of underground infrastructure.
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2nd Runner-up: generationE Technologies
Contact: Payal Kindinger email@example.com
Solution: Automated runbook by aggregating existing data, ability to deflect call center expense by providing consistent process approaches. *Netcool and Omnibus leveraged (theme: automation). Very innovative integration between Omnibus/Impact and their own runbook application
generationE's Resolve Runbook Automation solution streamlines event, incident and problem management with context-driven correlation and intelligence through Tivoli Netcool Omnibus and Impact. Resolve is an innovative wiki-based runbook automation system that captures and automate best practices for IT Operations. The solution is designed specifically to promote collaboration and process reuse without the overhead of traditional document management applications.
Resolve's integrated automation system leverages existing investments in tools, scripts and utilities to transform static procedures into actionable tools from which users can perform diagnostics tests and resolutions on-demand or as a coordinated process in response to alerts. With Resolve, runbooks become actionable and are easy to keep up to date.
The generationE Resolve platform ensures that events are processed with Tivoli Netcool context-specific
diagnostic and remediation procedures. In turn, these best practices are captured as Resolve runbooks with
embedded automations to reduce repetitive actions and minimize MTTR.
Service Management Solution Award
Winner: Ícaro Technologies
Contact: Kleber Stroeh mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com email@example.com
Solution: Selected as winner due to breadth of references, breadth of products deployed, and focus on delivering the "single pane of glass" visibility across entire IT and comms infrastructures.
Advanced Dashboards provides an integrated systems, network and security management view for operators, managers and high level executives, providing end-to-end alignment towards IT service management. This solution collects data to support event correlation, root cause analysis, service availability management,
This integrated dashboard helps increase the overall availability of IT services through the early detection of highly impacting problems and a business-oriented prioritization of events and actions. It also reduces operational costs by clearly indicating root-cause alarms.
With Advanced Dashboards, different management disciplines and products (such as Netcool Omnibus, Impact, Webtop, ITM, Proviso, TNM, TSOM) are integrated into a single solution that entitles a paradigm shift towards a pro-active, service-oriented, operations.
Advanced Dashboards provides an integrated systems, network and security management view for operators, managers and high level executives, providing end-to-end alignment towards IT service management.
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1st Runner-up: ReachView Technologies
Contact: Jim Logsdon firstname.lastname@example.com
Solution: IBM
This solution is impressive for its breadth and depth. It's a global implementation at one of the worlds largest companies, Ford, and it supports a wide variety of business processes including Inventory Management, Trouble Management, Incident Management, Change Management and Maintenance. It also can automatically identify the problem, determine the impact and severity, and create an appropriate ticket or provision a resolution to the problem.
This solution allows the customer to leverage a heavy investment in Inventory and Provisioning systems and have this information drive a consolidated service assurance platform so as to consolidate and compress operations globally through a highly developed Incident Management System. It really demonstrates Visibility, Control and Automation.
2nd Runner-up: IT-Lifeline
Contact: Brandon Tanner email@example.com
Solution: IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) data backup and recovery solution.
IT-Lifeline uses a powerful combination of certified engineers, Tier-4 data center facilities, IBM pSeries servers, IBM enterprise SAN storage, and Tivoli Storage Manager to provide online data backup, archive, and recovery services. IT-Lifeline installs Tivoli Storage Manager Client software at the customer site, establishes network communications, and configures the TSM server environment at the
Selected due to strong customer testimonial and "dynamic infrastructure" tie-in of the TSM solution; showcases the kinds of "dynamic" solutions we want customers to achieve with our software.
Sneak preview of Pulse Solution Expo and general sessions set up
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To continue on my last blog entry…I also got a behind the scenes look at how the conference was coming together in the Expo and general session areas.
Based on the site map below, you will notice that there are three main areas that Pulse attendees will spend much of their time during the conference.
After a very long walk down a winding hallway, you will find the registration area in the
Check out some preconference pictures of the Pulse Solution Expo.
The Pulse general sessions and Palooza area is a very different story since it is located in the MGM Grand Garden Arena, which resides closer to the casino. If you can find witchcraft eatery, then you can find the Grand Garden Arena. See pictures below.
Check out some preconference pictures of the Pulse general session set up.
Preview of Pulse registration and free iTouch
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I spent much of today registering for Pulse, getting a sense of the conference layout, and grabbing a sneak peek of the Expo and General session areas. Here's a little preview below.
Barbara, at the registration desk, checked me in and gave me my nifty Pulse badge, cool Pulse bag, which contains the conference agenda, virtual Pulse Expo CD, hand sanitizer, and various fliers.
While registering, I checked out the Pulse bookstore and Pulse logo store. I couldn't resist picking up a cool girly IBM hat and an IBM beanie baby bee for my son. Ok, maybe the bee is for me. ;) I received a free Pulse bag with my purchase.
See more Pulse logo store items.
When I was checking out the Pulse online area where attendees can check announcements and messages and complete Pulse surveys, I discovered that AllianceTech has a daily drawing for an iPod Touch giveaway based on the completion of Pulse session surveys. Learn more by visiting the laptops against the wall across from the Pulse registration area.
Hotel rooms at Pulse 2009
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I arrived in Vegas for the Pulse conference on Friday. I was able to register for the MGM at the airport right next to baggage claim and catch a round-trip shuttle for only $15. This saved me any lines when I actually arrived at the hotel. Sweet!
However, while following the tweets around Pulse, I noticed a pretty big difference in responses to hotel rooms depending on whether one was staying at MGM Grand or Signature.
Pulse attendess praise the MGM Signature hotel rooms because they provide guest areas, kitchenettes, coffee makers, adjustable flat-screen TVs, DVD players, hot tubs, free wi-fi and water, and two fitness centers. Personally, I enjoy the fresh peach roses surrounding key walkways. :) Some of these amenities come at an extra cost to Signature guests--a $20/day resort fee.
While folks staying at the MGM Grand commonly report that the hotel rooms are adequate (even without the extra Signature features), but are missing coffee pots! Coffee in hotel rooms should be standard practice. One saving grace is that there are numerous Starbucks throughout MGM Grand.
So far I only have 2 personal complaints with my stay at the MGM Grand: The smoke in the casinos really hurts my eyes and throat, and my youthful gang of neighbors across the hall kept me up until 6 am with their loud, crazy antics! I just don't like the competition. ;) Thank goodness they are checking out tomorrow.
It pays to be a TUC member at Pulse!
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If you are a member of the Global Tivoli User Community (TUC), you are in for a special treat at the Pulse conference this year. Danyel Otteson, program manager of the Tivoli User Community, shares some of the things you can expect.
Q: What special benefits do TUC members get for the Pulse conference?
Also, the first 25 members to visit the User Community Networking Area get a special gift.
Free Certification testing, labs and meeting of the experts are all activities that help enhance our skills and knowledge. If members are looking for indepth training, they can go deeper with pre-conference and post-conference sessions.
Both pre- and post-conference sessions include expert instruction on configuration and management of specific
Pulse attendees also get 20% off training courses for the rest of the year!
Danyel: All members are invited to visit the "User Community Networking Area" in the Pulse Expo (at the end of aisle 100) to meet other members and learn what is new. While in the Expo, TUC members can pick up a special button that will identify their specific user group. We are also displaying Tivoli User Community shirts that can be ordered online. What could be cooler than showing your pride for the user community by wearing User Community logo merchandise? Don't miss out! I look forward to meeting old and new TUC members in Vegas!
àFor more information, visit the Pulse page on the Tivoli User Community site.
àCheck out a video of Danyel at Pulse 2008.
àView more videos of TUC members at Pulse 2008.
Pulse 2009: Viva Las Vegas!
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Everyone is a winner at Pulse 2009! Why is that, you ask? Because Pulse 2009 will be held February 8-12, 2009 at the legendary MGM Grand in fabulous Las Vegas! We'll open registration and issue a call for speakers in September, 2008. So mark your calendars and reserve your place at the table.
Personally, I thought Pulse 2008 was exhilarating, but true-to-form, Tivoli wants to up the ante. The best way to do that is to get you all involved in the Pulse 2009 game plan. You want more coffee in between sessions? You want a better parking situation? You want more sessions on Green or Cloud Computing? You want to see Lance Armstrong or Hootie, again? Well, friend, add your two cents to the kitty and sweeten the pot for us all. Here's what to do:
1. How can we improve the Pulse conference for 2009?
The Shirt off My Back
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Maybe you remember the Red Shirts scurrying around the Swan and Dolphin during Pulse 2008, some murmuring into walkie- talkies like 007, others barking at them like marines on a mission. Well, folks, theyre neither double agents nor the marines, but they were the Tivoli boots-on-the-ground doing their best to make the conference everything we promised it would be. Maybe you were even run over by a fast-moving Red Shirt as you approached to ask where to purchase one of those highly fashionable smocks. Months of maniacal focus on ones goal can make one behave like, well, a maniac, if ones not very careful. But I digress . . .. If you ever wondered where you can get one of those Pulse 2008 shirts, query no more. While we cant offer them in red as that color is reserved for maniacs, um I mean conference staff, you can get your version in black. Here are the details:
To place your order please contact Lois Cavanaugh @ 913.319.4449 or
Email to email@example.com with the following information:
1) Quantity w/sizes
2) Ship to location
3) Credit card or PO#
4) Shipping account number.
*Please note that this offer is available for US residents only*
My apologies if you were a Red-Shirt runover-ee, and my sincerest apologies if I was the runover-er. Id give you the Pulse 2008 Redshirt off my back to make amends if I werent positive youd be mistaken for conference staff at Pulse 09 in Las Vegas and given a walkie-talkie to answer to.
Be heard! Respond to the Pulse 2008 Survey
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Hey there - if you had a great time at Pulse or think we can improve something for 2009 - anything - we want to know!
Please take time to complete all session and conference evaluation forms so that we can use your comments and suggestions to deliver dynamic, innovative conferences and events in the future. You can access all the evaluation forms by pointing your browser to:
http://survey.pulse08.confnav.com/pulse08/survey/ conference_survey/edit.html


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I thought a track challenge guide and a place to discuss them was in order. I will be adding more details on how to complete each challenge, where necessary, as the beta continues and upon full release. I will be adding visual guides very soon. There are some challenges I'm yet to complete so please feel free to chip in and I will update the OP with full credits.
Spoiler:GREENHORN'S GROVE
Turbine Terror:
Slick Flipping - Complete at least 10 flips whilst performing a zero fault run - 200
Nice and Calm - Stop all the turbines by finding the hidden switch - 400
Bailout off the ramp just after the first CP and grab the hook above the above the first set of stairs. Hold on until you are above the big red button then let go. Voila!
Unyielding 1 - Perform a zero fault run without leaning - 600
Full Throttle - Perform a zero fault run without letting go of gas or using the brakes - 200
Greenhouse Effect - Stamp all the flowers - 400
Endo Guru - Hold an Endo for 30 meters - 600
Proficient Flipping - Complete at least 10 flips whilst performing a zero fault run - 200
Wormholin' - Use the afterburners to reach the portal in the sky - 400
Drop down to the burner below the start, control the bike through the fire rings to replenish your fuel. Reach the wormhole in the sky to get the XP.
1-Up - Don't allow your front wheel to touch the area between the red lines - 600
Dirt Derby:
Showman Rabbit's Run - Complete at least 15 flips with the Rabbit - 200
Rider-Cam - Hit the gyroscope and complete the track in rider-cam mode - 400
Roll backwards at the start and hit the gyroscope. Finish the track without faulting. There is no time limit so take it as fast or slow as you like, you can also fault as many time as necessary.
One-Wheel Wonder - Don't allow your front wheel to touch the area between the red lines - 600
Is it a Plane...? - Hold and land a perfect superman pose over the river - 200
Secret Agent - Enter and navigate the top-secret facility - 400
Just after the 5th CP there are some wires on the ground, ride over them to break them and make the sparks fly. Reverse back past the 5th and 4th CPs and into the top-secret facility. Now you must find the exit of the maze to get the XP. ***If anyone has documented the exact steps to the exit please share***
Unyielding 2 - Perform a zero fault run without leaning - 600
Ski or Ride:
Exhibitionist - Hold Superman and Proud Hero poses, and complete at least 5 flips on a zero fault run - 400
Wet Paint - Don't allow your front wheel to touch the red handrail at the end of the track - 800
You can clear this with enough speed from the ramp before, otherwise land in a wheelie and hope for the best.
Do. Not. Touch. - Do not touch any of the red arrow platforms on a zero fault run - 1200
Shear Pressure:
Dizzy Height - Perform at least 4 flips from a single jump - 400
Just after the 10th CP there is a pipe between the ramps. If you land on this you will be thrown high into the air where you will have more than enough time to perform the 4 flips.
Rabbit's Arctic Run - Perform a zero fault run with the Rabbit - 800
Pipe Phobia - Complete a zero fault run without touching any pipes with your front wheel - 1200
Shivering Isles:
Making Waves - Cannonball into the water from the highest peak - 400
Bailout of the rock ramp just after the 3rd CP. Hold LT/Equivalent to make the rider "cannonball" and control the him into the water below and to the right.
Fragile. Be Careful - Do not break the golden pillar - 800
Path to Enlightenment - Find the secret pathway - 1200
Peak Performance:
Purgatory Tower - Hold and land a Going to Hell pose from off the tower - 400
First-Rate Flipping - Complete at least 10 flips whilst earning a gold medal - 800
Demolition Side Job - Trigger the switches to collapse the tower - 1200
Deep Freeze:
Human Flag - Take a rest on the tip of the flag pole - 400
Unnatural Disaster - Use explosives to create a tremor - 800
They Belong to the Mafia - Do not touch any of the yellow obstacles - 1200
Fusion Factory:
Dizzier Heights - Perform and safely land at least 7 flips from the opening - 400
Coasterphobia - Perform a zero fault run without riding the loop - 800
Welcome to Warp Zone 1! - Find and complete the warp zone! - 1200
Ride off the ramp just after the 3rd CP, do not ride the loop and do not aim for the ramp below. With the correct speed and angle you will land on a platform between. Ride to the end of this platform to reveal the warp zone. Enter the warp zone and finish for the XP.
Skyscraper Showdown:
Marvellous Flipping - Complete at least 15 flips on a zero fault run - 600
Full Throttle - Perform a zero fault run without letting go of gas or using the brakes - 1200
Goal-Line Technology - Get the Fusion ball over the finish line - 1800
Reverse at the start to release the Fusion ball, get it over the finish line to get the XP.
Park and Ride:
Exceptional FlippingComplete at least 10 flips without faulting - 600
Bring Out the Blimp! - Grab the blimp! - 1200
Race to the 7th CP. At around 33-35 seconds, drive forward over the pole, off the ramp and then bailout off the solar panel just after the 8th CP and grab and hold the blimp using Y/Equivalent
Game, Set, Match - Win a game of tennis... - 1800
Ride to the 6th CP, wait in the tennis court to start the match. Win the match for the XP.
Blimp My Ride:
Fan Mail - Hold and Land a Proud Hero pose over the extractor fan pipe - 600
Prep the Artillery - Switch on the 3 cannons and shoot down the blimp - 1200
The switches that activate the cannons are red circles on the ground, they turn green when activated by touching them. Reverse at the start to activate the first switch. Now ride to the 3rd CP, just after drop down onto the ramp that elevates up. You will be taken to a ramp in the air where the 2nd switch is. Now ride to the 8th CP, reverse back to activate the 3rd and final switch. Ride to the end and watch the cut scene for the XP. You can fault and previously activated switches will remain activated.
No Place to Hide - Collect at least 35 squirrel signs to reveal the squirrels - 1800
Marina Mayhem:
Abandon Ship - Free the boat full of explosives in time to sink the passing ship - 600
Race to the 6th CP. Drop onto the wire just after and below to release the small boat, time this correctly so that the boat intercepts the large ship in the background.
Climb-actic - Hold a wheelie for the duration of climbing up the rope - 1200
Ride to the 8th CP, just after is a rope. Ride to the ramp at the top without your front wheel touching for the XP.
Welcome to Warp Zone 2! - Find and complete the warp zone! - 1800
Get to the 8th CP. Jump on to the tilting pipe but instead of jumping to the next platform as usual, roll down the other side to the rocks below. Ride up onto the rock and the warp zone will reveal. Alternatively, reverse off the platform after the pipe. Enter the warp zone and finish for the XP. ***Can be done on the Roach***

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I am pleased to announce the release of the English ILT course: 10550A - Programming in Visual Basic with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010.
This course fulfills our commitment to the Visual Basic developer community by offering a course that is specifically catered towards the design and development needs of Visual Basic enthusiasts. Visual Basic programmers comprise nearly 50% of the developer audience targeted by Microsoft Learning. This VB course will provide a C# equivalent entry point for developers interested in the VB programming language.
Here's more details on the course:
Course Description
This course teaches you Visual Basic language syntax, program structure, and implementation by using Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 4. This course provides a solid foundation in Visual Basic to the level necessary to enable students to attend other courses in the Technical Specialist tracks.
This course is intended for experienced developers who already have programming experience in Visual Basic, C, C++, C#, or Java, and understand the concepts of Object Oriented Programming. These developers will be likely to develop enterprise business solutions. These professional developers will be attending the course so that they can quickly ramp up on Visual Basic Programming in the .NET Framework. The course focuses on Visual Basic program structure, language syntax, and implementation details with the .NET Framework 4.0. This course also focuses on new enhancement in the Visual Basic 2010 language using Visual Studio 2010.
Student Prerequisites
This course requires that you meet the following prerequisites:
· This course is targeted at developers who already have Visual Basic knowledge.
· This course is not for new developers; at least 12 months experience working with an Object Oriented
· language is expected.
· Creating classes
· Inheritance and abstraction
· Polymorphism
· Interfaces
· Delegates
· Events
· Exceptions
· Experience with the Microsoft .NET Framework
· Knowledge of the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE).
Course Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
· Describe the purpose of the .NET Framework, and explain how to use Microsoft Visual Basic® and
· Visual Studio 2010 to build .NET Framework applications.
· Describe the syntax of basic Visual Basic programming constructs.
· Describe how to create and call methods.
· Describe how to catch, handle, and throw exceptions.
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· Describe how to perform basic file I/O operations in a Visual Basic application.
· Describe how to create and use new types (enumerations, classes, and structures), and explain the
· differences between reference types and value types.
· Describe how to control the visibility and lifetime of members in a type.
· Describe how to use inheritance to create new reference types.
· Describe how to manage the lifetime of objects and control the use of resources.
· Describe how to create properties and indexers to encapsulate data, and explain how to define
· operators for this data.
· Describe how to decouple an operation from the method that implements it, and explain how to use
· these decoupled operations to handle asynchronous events.
· Describe the purpose of collections, and explain how to use generics to implement type-safe
· collection classes, structures, interfaces, and methods.
· Describe how to implement custom collection classes that support enumeration.
· Describe how to query in-memory data by using Language-Integrated Query (LINQ) queries.
· Describe how to integrate code written by using a dynamic language such as Ruby and Python, or
· technologies such as Component Object Model (COM), into a Visual Basic application.
Course Outline
This section provides an outline of the course:
Module 1, "Introducing Visual Basic and the .NET Framework," provides an overview of the .NET Framework and shows how you can start to build your own .NET Framework applications by using Visual Basic and Visual Studio 2010.
Module 2, "Using Visual Basic Programming Constructs," provides an introduction to Visual Basic programming language syntax and introduces many of the basic Visual Basic language data types and
programming constructs.
Module 3, "Declaring and Calling Methods," introduces the concept of methods and describes how, in object-oriented languages such as Visual Basic, a method is a unit of code that is designed to perform a discrete piece of work. This module shows you how to declare and call methods by using Visual Basic.
Module 4, "Handling Exceptions," introduces the importance of exception handling and explains why applications should be designed with exception handling in mind. This module explains how you can implement effective exception handling in your applications and describes how to use exceptions in your methods to indicate an error condition to the code that calls your methods.
Module 5, "Reading and Writing Files," explains how the ability to access and manipulate files on the file system is a common requirement for many applications. This module shows you how to read and write to files by using the classes in the .NET Framework. It also describes the different approaches that you can take and explains how to read and write different formats of data.
Module 6, "Creating New Types," explains how to build your own types that model items in the real world and describes how to implement the business logic for these items that your applications require. This module explains the differences between reference types and value types.
Module 7, "Encapsulating Data and Methods," describes how to use the access modifiers that Visual Basic provides to enable you to implement encapsulation. This module also introduces the Shared access modifier, which enables you to define members that can be shared over multiple instances of the same type.
Module 8, "Inheriting from Classes and Implementing Interfaces," explains that inheritance is a key concept in an object-oriented language and describes how you can use inheritance, interfaces, and
abstract classes to develop object hierarchies. This module also explains how you can use these object hierarchies to help reduce bugs by defining clear contracts for the functionality that a class should expose and providing default implementations where you can sensibly abstract code into a base type.
Module 9, "Managing the Lifetime of Objects and Controlling Resources," introduces the concept of resource management and discusses its importance. This module explains how the .NET Framework simplifies resource management by automatically reclaiming the resources for a managed object when an application no longer references it. This module also explains that the garbage collector does not control unmanaged resources and describes the steps that you can take to dispose of such resources.
Module 10, "Encapsulating Data and Defining Overloaded Operators," introduces properties and indexers. These are elements of Visual Basic that enable you to encapsulate data and expose data
appropriately and efficiently. This module also describes how to implement operators for your types by using overloading.
Module 11, "Decoupling Methods and Handling Events," explains how to decouple an operation from the method that implements it and describes how to use anonymous methods to implement decoupled operations. This module also explains how to use events to inform consuming applications of a change or notable occurrence in a type.
Module 12, "Using Collections and Building Generic Types," introduces the concept of collection classes and explains that you can use them with greater flexibility than a simple array. This module also
introduces generics and explains how to use generic classes to maintain type integrity and avoid the issues that are associated with a lack of type safety.
Module 13, "Building and Enumerating Custom Collection Classes," explains how to use the collection classes that the .NET Framework base class library includes. This module also describes how to build custom collection classes.
Module 14, "Using LINQ to Query Data," explains how you can use LINQ to abstract the mechanism that an application uses to query data from the application code. This module describes built-in Visual Basic LINQ extension methods and LINQ query operators. This module also describes how to build LINQ queries dynamically by using expression trees.
Module 15, "Integrating Visual Basic Code with Dynamic Languages and COM Components," explains how the .NET Framework 4 enables you to invoke code and components that were written by using other languages from your Visual Basic code. It describes how the dynamic language runtime (DLR) enables you to reuse code built by using a wide range of scripting languages, such as Ruby and Python. This module also describes how to invoke COM components from a Visual Basic application.
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Just one week after TechEd, Microsoft Learning is hosting an exclusive three-day Jump Start class specially tailored for IT Professionals looking for real-world proof of how cloud-based Office 365 enables you to solve more problems from more places. Registration for "Microsoft Office 365 for IT Professionals" is officially open! This course will be delivered via virtual classroom on May 24-26, 2011 from 10:00am-4:00pm PDT. Over 2,300 people attended our last Jump Start, "Microsoft Virtualization for VMware Professionals," so please register today.
This fast-paced, demo-rich online course will feature expert instruction and real-world demonstrations of the Office 365 platform, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online and Lync Online. Attendees are in for a treat because Microsoft Technical Evangelist, Adam Carter (Bomb) will be team teaching this course with the best of the best. Throughout the course, leading experts for each technology -- Mike Kostersitz, Office 365 Program Manager; Naomi Alpern, Senior Consultant Exchange Online; Jeff James, Solutions Architect; Ziv Fass, Senior Product Manager; Mark Kashman, Senior Technical Product Manager; Matt Burnett, Senior Consultant SharePoint Online -- will be joining Adam to share the latest with Office 365.
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One of my goals this year was to understand what item types are the most effective psychometrically--which ones are neither too easy nor too difficult, which ones are the best differentiators between qualified and unqualified candidates, which ones are perceived by candidates as better assessments of real world skills, etc. In other words, what are the best item types, psychometrically speaking, that have ever been included on our exams? As many of you know, we have been gravitating toward multiple choice items. Because many candidates believe that multiple choice items are not real world assessments of their skills, I wondered if other item types were as good as multiple choice items psychometrically. To be very clear, multiple choice items appear on so many exams because they work psychometrically. Well-written multiple choice items are good differentiators between qualified and unqualified candidates and are valid and reliable measures of the content domain. But, many candidates seem to prefer other item types. So, the question was "Can we reintroduce a variety of item types into our exams without jeopardizing the psychometric characteristics and quality of our exams?"
To do this, I tracked down item level data from exams delivered over the last 6 years, married that to the item type, and worked my statistical magic to learn what we could learn about the psychometric performance of each item type. Here's a list of the item types that I were included in my analysis: Active Screen, Simulation, Build List, Create a Tree, Drag & Drop, Hot Area, Lab Tasks, MC choose 1, MC choose 2, MC choose 3, MC choose 4, MC choose 5, choose all that apply (I suspect some of you haven't ever seen some of these items!).
I compared the psychometric performance across item types. Because I'm a data junkie, I also compared the average psychometric performance of multiple choice items to that of the average psychometric performance of our innovative item types (active screen, simulation, build list, etc.) and looked at these comparisons by audience (ITPro and Developer).
What did I learn?
So, what does this mean to you?
Based on this analysis, you will see a larger variety of item types on our exams--more drag and drop, more active screens, more build lists, etc.
The bigger takeaway for you is that we are re-introducing "choose all that apply" items. I don't want to bury the lead, so to speak...these item types are coming back. As I mentioned, I was very surpised to learn that "choose all that apply" kept popping up as a desirable item type, but based on the data that I have, this item type works well psychometrically. I continue to be surprised by this result, but it is what it is. Of course, I will keep my eye on the psychometric performance of "choose all that apply items" as we incorporate more of them into our exams, and I have other data analyses planned that will provide even better insight into the psychometric performance about these items (I didn't have the level of data needed to run these analyses for the research that I've done so far, but let me tell you, these analyses are very, very cool, and I can't wait to get my hands on that data!). Currently, our plan is to incorporate these item types on all of our certification exams, but as with everything, as we learn more about this item type, we may refine when and where this item type will appear.
So, bring it on. I know you have questions and comments about this.
CRM MCTs--
Check out the new training materials and eLearning for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Customization and Configuration course #80294 on PartnerSource (sign in needed).
AND the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Customization and Configuration exam #MB2-866 is now available on Microsoft Learning.
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AX MCTs--
We're happy to announce that the VM and courseware for What's New in Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 is now available on the MCT Download Center.
I just spoke with Stephen Rose from Springboard Series. We have very fond memories of the tours where we traveled together and it's great to hear that the Springboard team are on the road again and that seats are going quickly. So here's a friendly reminder, we don't want our Born to Learn readers to miss out on great content (or nice giveaways!).
The team will cover a lot of content: how to manage the flexible workspace, a first look at Windows Intune and Office 365. some of the new Windows Slates and details around Microsoft's strategy for Slate devices. They will preview the new tools in the MDOP 2011 suite, a deep dive into managing and deploying Office 2010 and great tips and tricks to help you deploy Windows 7 and move your users from Windows XP with speed and ease. That is a LOT of content and events will run for approximately 6 hours, with great networking opportunities during lunch.
oh, the events are FREE, they will bring plenty of giveaways and lunch is included:-). you can register here, have fun!
The Career Factor participants are thinking about certification a lot these days: Caroline is working to master another Office program, Kevin is considering a different set of exams, and Simon asks if the MCTS is testing the right skills. Catch up on what's happening and let them know what you think!
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Caroline – The Office Competition Contender, CanadaGoal: Compete at the 2011 Certiport Worldwide Competition on OfficeThis week: Caroline has finished her PowerPoint exams and moved on to Access, which she'll need to master for both the competition and her final exams. The school year has gone by quickly!
Kevin – The Student, TexasGoal: Find a post-college job as an IT ProfessionalThis week: Kevin posted some of the tips he learned from the résumé/CV live session and considered targeting the Microsoft Technology Associate exam series and exploring more training options before returning to the MCTS exam.
If you're a developer, you've probably visited
the MSDN site numerous times. The Microsoft SharePoint
2010 site on MSDN has a wealth of resources for honing your skills and exploring
new features of SharePoint.
Perhaps, you're new to SharePoint, and want an
interactive learning experience. If so, consider classroom training, which
enables you to interact with a Microsoft Certified Trainer and other students.
Browse through the Microsoft Training Catalog
for classroom training or locate a training center in your area.
If you're considering getting certified, start
by first taking a practice test. These tests help you identify gaps in your
knowledge and provide direction – based on your budget and timeframe – for obtaining
additional training. In additional practice tests offer a peek at the type of
questions you might find on a Microsoft Certification exam.
MeasureUp offers six practice tests for
SharePoint Server 2010 for both Visual Basic and C#.
Yes, it's true: we're raising our MCP exam prices for the first time in almost a decade. (Technically, I should probably say "changing" since not every country will see an increase, but for most of you, it's an increase.) The new prices go into effect on July 1st (August 1st in India).
(If you haven't already, read the announcement and FAQ before going any further.)
Why? And Why Now?
This probably isn't welcome news—especially if you're already in progress towards your certification and you've planned your budget carefully. (If this includes you, keep reading to find out how to lock in our current pricing for a while longer.) After all, who would want to pay more for something than they had planned to?
No one enjoys paying higher prices, which is why no one really gets excited about having to ask their customers to do so, especially in our business, where our mission is to make successful careers in technology as attainable as possible. That's why we've held the line on our pricing for more than nine years through two global recessions—a pretty tough feat (and yes, we're kind of proud of that).
But eventually, a decade of both increasing costs catches up to any business, and like any responsible business, we have to re-balance the scales from time to time if we're going to continue to improve, innovate, and respond to customer requests. For example, you might have noticed the investments we've made over the past year or two:
…and we have much more in the works that we're looking forward to discussing with you over the next year or two. Like any business in Microsoft (and probably yours, too), our investments are constrained in part by our costs. Our new pricing structure will enable us to continue making investments in our training and certification business so that we can help you realize the high return you expect for your investment in yourself—which, after all, is exactly what a certification is, right?
Okay, so how much?
If you've made it this far and are wondering why I still haven't told you what the new price will be, that's because our prices have always and will continue to vary depending on where you take your exam and whether you are a member of specific programs or communities. See our official page to look up the base price for your country; if you're a secondary school or university student, you'll receive a 45% discount, and If you're an MCT, you'll receive a 50% discount (we've eliminated the confusing 20/45/65 discount structure and simplified it at an always-50% level).
Already in progress toward your certification? Here's how to lock in current pricing a bit longer
Most of you take a pay-as-you-go approach with your exams, but since July, we've also been offering "certification packs" that offer you a volume discount when you pre-pay for at least two and up to five exams at a time. The discounts are pretty significant—up to 20% for the four- and five-packs, based on our current pricing levels—and we throw in Second Shot as well for an added benefit.
But now with our new pricing coming into play on July 1st, there's a "hidden" benefit to these packs: if you purchase one of them and take your first exam by June 30th, you have until December 31, 2011 to take the remaining exams. You can look at that as a way of extending our current pricing (at a 15-20% discount) through the end of the year, or you can look at it as a way to get an even better discount today on what you would otherwise pay if you wait. Either way, it's unquestionably the best option if you have exams to take in the near future and you want the best pricing.
We also have special offers available for students here, and IT people managers here.
(Insider tip: If you know an MCT, they can get you an additional 10% off the price of a certification pack though our Learning Rewards program.)
So now you know the what and the why—if you have additional questions or concerns let us know below or in our MCP Forum, and we'll do our best to address them.
We know you have a lot of choices when it comes to IT certifications, and we appreciate that you've placed your bet on Microsoft. We're going to continue to do everything we can to ensure that you continue to get a great return on your investment—that's our commitment to you. We hope that you'll continue to be a part of this community and keep sharing your feedback as we go. We're listening.
In case you missed our Live Meeting for Managers on Virtualization yesterday, you can now view the recording on demand.
Benefits of VirtualizationLearn how to utilize Microsoft virtualization technologies to solve business problems with a mobile workforce and achieve rapid ROI benefits. Technologies overviewed will include Hyper-V, Remote Desktop Services, Med-V, FDP-FX Client, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager. The session will also provide training and certification plans for further learning.Watch Now.
Watch a previous Live Meetings for Managers webcast on-demand, download PowerPoint slides, or get additional resources at the IT Manager Portal.
Just a friendly reminder from the MCT Readiness program. MCTs please don't miss the presentations below!
One should not have favorites, but the first session is a session from which nearly all MCTs can benefit greatly. MCTs typically spend quite some time preparing for a course: including setting up the classroom. Obviously, the less time spent setting up the tools that support the course, the better. Mikael Nystrom promises to teach us some cool tricks that may offer MCTs great efficiency gains.
And while I will not have any favorites, it's fantastic to announce Stan Reimer's course. Stan has written many books and courses and he's a rock solid presenter. Best of all, he's presenting on the course many MCTs have been waiting for, 'Exhange Server MCTs do not want to miss this one'!
Finally, and no I do not have any favorites here, our dynamic developer duo returns. Susan Ibach and Christopher Harrison are just as skilled as they are funny, guaranteed to raise your skills and a smile.
MCTs, I look forward to 'seeing you' tomorrow in the virtual classroom : on Thursday April 21st, sessions will also be recorded.
· Session 1: Easy Classroom Deployment using MDT, presented by Mikael Nystrom. Start Time: 7:00 A.M. Pacific Time.
We realize that setting up classrooms takes a lot of your time. Mikael will present a fantastic best practice that may enable you to save tons of your time. Deploy your classrooms using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)!
· Session 2: Trainer Preparation for Course 10165A, presented by Stan Reimer. Start Time: 8:00 A.M. Pacific Time
Finally, the course you have been waiting for! If you have been teaching Course 10135A, and most of the students in your class are experienced Exchange Server 2003 or Exchange Server 2007 administrators, you now have a new course specifically designed for this target audience.
· Session 3: Creating Captivating Code for Classes, presented by Susan Ibach and Christopher Harrison. Start Time: 9:00 A.M. Pacific Time
Code demos are an essential tool for any successful class. However, if not done well they can instead be an unmitigated disaster. In this session, Susan and Christopher will present some tips and tricks for helping ensure your code demonstrations help you rock the classroom.
Just after MMS 2011, Microsoft Learning hosted another new and exclusive Jump Start virtual training event – "Microsoft Virtualization for VMware Professionals." This live online course broke two Jump Start records with over 2,300 people joining the three-day event and an overall NSAT of 168! We are thrilled to announce availability of the HD-quality video recordings – FREE – on TechNet Edge, MS Showcase, the Zune Marketplace, iTunes! Additionally, every module will be made available (with assessment questions) on the Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) later this month.
Who is the target audience for this training?• IT Professionals, Virtualization Engineers, Data Center Managers, IT Decision Makers, Network Administrators, Storage/Infrastructure Administrators & Architects. • Microsoft customers and partners currently using VMware.• Companies using VMware searching for real-world answers as they consider whether or not Microsoft Virtualization truly fits their needs.
What's the high-level overview?• The 15-hour course is broken into three sections: (1) Platform, (2) Management, and (3) VDI• "Team-teaching" approach led by Microsoft partner and virtualization architect, Corey Hynes, and Microsoft Technical Evangelist, Symon Perriman• Every module is an engaging discussion, packed with best practices and real-world demonstrations• 86% said the course improved their perception of Microsoft's approach to virtualization
Where do I go for this great training?The HD-quality video recordings of this course are on TechNet Edge. If you're interested in one specific topic, I've included links to each module as well.
Where can people learn more?Clearly, virtualization experts worldwide are taking a new look at Microsoft Virtualization. After this Jump Start, we hope you'll want to learn why. Check out the Microsoft Learning "Virtualization Training Portal" to better understand virtualization-specific certifications and where to find instructor-led classes to help you and your team. Of course, these videos will also be posted to the Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) where you can learn at your own pace.
Spread the word! This training covers brand new technologies – and it's FREE – pass it on!
Next Jump Start: "Leveraging the Cloud with Office 365" on May 24-26!This three-day Jump Start will be tailored to IT Professionals determined to understand clearly how productivity applications, e-mail, scheduling, and collaboration can be more effectively managed when hosted in the Cloud. Office 365 is Microsoft's brand new platform for the modern business and this course is designed to provide advanced training with real-world demonstrations of how the IT organization will flourish using this approach.
MSL FAST University offers SharePoint Server 2010 specialty training in developing search applications. The training covers a variety of Enterprise Search topics:
This class is offered in both classroom and live-virtual classroom formats. If you are interested in learning more contact email@example.com.
By Cindy Staley
Microsoft has developed a special series of webcasts to help managers of IT professionals and developers get the most out of training and certification opportunities and optimize team performance.
Benefits of VirtualizationWednesday, April 20, 2011 at 8:00am PST
Learn how to utilize Microsoft virtualization technologies to solve business problems with a mobile workforce and achieve rapid ROI benefits. Technologies overviewed will include Hyper-V, Remote Desktop Services, Med-V, FDP-FX Client, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager. The session will also provide training and certification plans for further learning.Register Now
Find the full schedule of Live Meetings for Managers, watch a previous webcast on-demand, download PowerPoint slides, or get additional resources at the IT Manager Portal.
Get the free Windows Phone app on Marketplace or get the Droid version in Android Market.
We are proud to let you know that you can now read Born to Learn on your phone, here's how to get the app:
Windows Phones:
Ø On your Windows Phone, go to Marketplace, look in the 'apps' session, go to the 'business' section and look under 'new' and you'll find the Born2Learn Reader.
Ø Or install from your PC by starting the Zune software, go to Marketplace and search for 'born' and you'll see Born to Learn's familiar 'burning brain'.
Android Phones:
You will find the app in Android Market, just search for 'Born to Learn'.
iPhone users: stay tuned, we hope to have the app approved soon:-)
The Born to Learn team produced these apps themselves, it was a load of fun to produce these apps. And easy too!
The Windows Phone app was produced using www.followmyfeed.net and the Android version was built using www.appmakr.com .
Have fun!
Rabeb, Kevin and Simon received bad news about their latest certification exams, while IT expert Stephen Ibaraki published the first in a series of interviews with the Career Factor cast. Read for more recent updates...
This week: Get ready for your next career move with the popular "Job Interview Bootcamp" live session, presented by Microsoft recruiter Wendy Hill. There's still time to register for this free event!
Last week's live session, "Career Essentials: Writing a Résumé with Word 2010," is now available for on-demand viewing! View it on the Microsoft Certified Career Conference website or on YouTube.
Rabeb – The Windows Phone 7 Developer, Tunisia Goal: Develop and release a WP7 app to the MarketplaceThis week: Read Rabeb's recent interview with IT expert Stephen Ibaraki, in which she discusses her career goals and interests outside of technology. Rabeb also had a certification setback, but she's ready to study hard for a successful retake.
Kevin – The Student, TexasGoal: Find a post-college job as an IT ProfessionalThis week: Kevin evaluated his options after receiving a low score on his second attempt at the MCTS exam. Weigh in: Should he try again, explore additional training, or work on a different exam? Kevin was also interviewed by Stephen Ibaraki—you can listen to it here.
According to a study by Windows ITPro, about 44% of readers view Microsoft SharePoint Server as a "very important application" for their organization's operation. 33% say it's a "mission-critical" application. No doubt, SharePoint enables information sharing, document management, Business Intelligence, and much more.
If your company is like many, you're being asked to implement this powerful tool. Microsoft Learning offers many ways to gain the skills and also become certified in SharePoint.
A good way to started learning about SharePoint 2010 is by taking a free online clinic:
If you prefer to learn on your own, from your home or office, online training is ideal.
If you're like me, having a book to thumb through (multiple times) offers the best training experience. Microsoft Press offers two books for administrators:
Stephen Ibaraki, a prominent interviewer on many different sites, interviewed Rabeb for the IT Manager Connection blog. Read more to learn what Rabeb says about her progress and about how certification has helped her during Career Factor.
Check yourself into PartnerSource (sign in required) and get the latest training materials and eLearning on demand courses on the following topics for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011
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Help us keep it real on our exams! Take one of our quick surveys on SharePoint Server 2010. At the end of each month, we'll give away exam vouchers (good for any Microsoft exam at a Prometric test center in 2011). Selection is by random drawing, so the more surveys you answer, the better your chance of winning!
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Brett Simpson placed 9th at last weekend's Rio Pro in Brazil, which sounds really good... until you realize that the top ten finish pushed him into the WQS top 20! And then it's really really good.
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Social ventures are the latest trend in driving systemic social impact. They come in all shapes and sizes—from emerging startups or an established 501c3 to a robust for-profit—and endeavor to make a difference in the United State and abroad.
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On the occasion of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), the United States and China underscored the benefits to the United States and China, the Asia-Pacific region, and the international community of building a U.S.-China cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and mutual benefit and fostering a new type of relationship between major countries. Toward this end, through regular and substantive dialogue and consultation, the United States and China are developing cooperative activities throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
At this year's ARF, the two countries pledged to enhance and initiate collaborative efforts in the region, including in the areas of science and technology, climate change, disaster warning and response, energy policy, forest management, fisheries management, disease detection and control, and wildlife protection and conservation. Recent accomplishments in U.S.-China cooperation in the Asia-Pacific include:


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Glen L. Boese - May 18, 2012
Glen L. Boese of Springfield, S.D. left this world to be with his heavenly father May 18, 2012.
Born Nov. 28, 1928, to Gustav and Katy (Ries) Boese, he was raised in Turner County, S.D. The family moved to Springfield in 1945, where he met Phyllis Thomas; they married Aug. 18, 1951.
Glen was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, farmer, teacher, mentor and missionary. He was a longtime member of the Friedensburg Bible Church, Avon, S.D.
After graduating from Freeman Jr. College and Sioux Falls College he received a Master's Degree from Mennonite Biblical Seminary (Chicago) in 1956. In 1958 he moved his family from Chicago to the farm his parents owned northwest of Springfield, where he farmed and taught school until 1984.
In 1982 he was recognized as the Outstanding SD Industrial Arts Instructor of the year. He loved learning and continued to take various postgraduate courses, seminars and workshops throughout his life.
Glen believed in the brotherhood of mankind and lived the principle of "live simply so others may simply live." After a career of farming and teaching he served in missions: eight-and-a half years in Zaire, Africa followed by four-and-a half years at the Hopi Mission School in Kykotsmovi, Ariz.
Glen passed away peacefully at the North Central Heart Institute in Sioux Falls, S.D., surrounded by his wife, all of his children and many of his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Boese; and sister, Violet Boese Ruppelt.
He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis; five children, Theodore and wife Cindy Boese, Freeman, Thomas and wife Doreen Boese, Rockford, Ill., Dori Regier, Imperial, Neb., Vincent Boese, Springfield, and Steven and wife Jan Boese, Ottawa, Kan.; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The family is planning a memorial service June 2, at 2 p.m. at the Friedensburg Bible Church, Avon.


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PayPal overhauls iOS, Android apps with new payment options, offers
eBay-owned PayPal is rolling out updated applications for Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iOS and Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android, making it easier for users to complete mobile payments at restaurants and retailers.
PayPal version 5.0.1 introduces a redesigned user interface allowing users to more efficiently toggle between payment options--for example, accessing their checking account at one location and their credit card at another. PayPal users may also apply to finance purchases from inside the app by selecting the Bill Me Later option. "You also have the opportunity to get flexible financing and promotional offers such as 'six months to pay on purchases of $99 or more' from participating PayPal retailers," said PayPal Vice President of Global Product Hill Ferguson.
PayPal's new Shop tab identifies nearby merchants that accept in-store PayPal transactions: "You can then 'check in' and open a tab with just a swipe," Ferguson states. "You can change how you want to pay right on the 'check in' screen, meaning you've really got access to your entire wallet in the app. After you've paid, you'll see a confirmation alert and our usual PayPal email receipt."
Checking in additionally allows PayPal app users to order food ahead, bypassing the line at local restaurants and cafés. PayPal is launching the feature in partnership with thousands of eateries supporting the Eat24 digital food ordering platform. Also new: An Offers feature that stores deals to the PayPal wallet and automatically redeems discounts at checkout. PayPal is kicking off the program by loading $100 in offers from local U.S. businesses.
PayPal for iOS and Android are available in close to 125 markets worldwide. The company's mobile efforts also include PayPal Here, which enables small businesses and other users to process credit and debit transactions by swiping cards through a dongle that attaches to their smartphone or tablet. PayPal Here charges U.S. merchants a flat rate of 2.7 percent per transaction, a .05 percent savings over rival Square's mobile payment offering. PayPal is expected to handle around $20 billion in mobile transactions this year, up from $14 billion a year ago.
For more:
- read this PayPal Blog post
Related articles:
PayPal dumps processing fees to galvanize mobile point-of-sale adoption
PayPal streamlines mobile shopping with simplified sign-in
PayPal Here expands to Europe ahead of mobile payment rival Square
eBay forecasts 2013 mobile commerce volume will eclipse $20B
PayPal expands mobile wallet to more retailers, tests order-ahead pickup
PayPal Here goes on sale at AT&T stores


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With a stay at Noa Hotels Ölüdeniz Resort - All Inclusive in Fethiye (Oludeniz), you'll be minutes from Oludeniz Beach and Oludeniz National Park. This 4-star resort is within the vicinity of Gemiler Island and Butterfly Valley.
Make yourself at home in one of the 277 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and a waterslide. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), and a hair salon.
This resort is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.
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Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Fethiye? This resort has facilities measuring 516 square feet (48 square meters), including a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.


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I have a server running Ubuntu 10, it mostly has PHP websites with MySQL databases.
I need to write a backup script
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I like PHP more, because that lets me have the database password in only one place, a PHP file.
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Mellow cottage is a family home located in the vibrant village of Perranporth on the stunning North coast of Cornwall, a 5 minute walk to Perranporth's famous sandy beach and the local town with pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops. Its an ideal location for all guests including families, surfers, coastal walkers and all looking for a relaxing holiday with plenty to do.
The house has an enclosed patio at the front of the house which gets the sun from first light well into the afternoon and there is a large enclosed decked area at the back of the house which catches the sun from mid-morning until the sun goes down, perfect for an evening BBQ and alfresco dining! There is also off-road parking for 2 cars.
Downstairs there is a comfy living room with a TV, DVD Player and a wood burner for those chillier evenings. The large kitchen/diner is perfect for sociable mealtimes and equipped with all that you'll need including a large fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. This leads onto a comfortable seating area.
Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, 1 with a Kingsize bed, 1 with a double bed and 1 which has 2 single beds. The bathroom has a large walk-in power shower and double ended bath situated beneath a skylight perfect for the ultimate indulgence under the stars! There is also a second separate WC.
Perranporth is a popular seaside village famous for its 3 miles of sandy beach. It's a very popular surfing destination and the beach has lifeguard patrols from May to September. Within a few minutes from this property is the beach, the local town with a Co-Op, pubs, restaurants, shops and cafes; a boating lake, tennis courts, large park area within which is enclosed parks for both toddlers and older children, a basketball court and the coastal path entrance.
The village is easily accessible from the A30 by car, only 13 miles from Newquay airport and has a good bus service (or 15 minute drive) to the City Centre of Truro where there is a train station and further shops, pubs, restaurants and clubs.
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Wilson County lawmen have made an arrest in the murder of Roberta Ann Lindsey Fulghum. Her body was found on July 29, 2008 on the 5900 block of Green Pond Rd.
31-year-old Richard Wayne Sauls of 5011 Boswellville Rd., Wilson is charged with Fulghum's murder. The Wilson County Sheriff's Office arrested Sauls Tuesday morning.
Wilson County Sheriff Wayne Gay said the forensic evidence collected at the scene was "instrumental" in the arrest of Sauls.
"While I'm sure this is a sad day for the Sauls family, it enables the Lindsey family the opportunity to bring some closure to the brutal and senseless murder of their loved one," Gay said in a press release.
Two weeks after the body was discovered, Wilson County lawmen said they had a person of interest in the Fulghum murder case. Deputies said they were looking for a person who drove a small red pickup truck in the Highway 301 area south of Wilson, or in areas of known prostitution in Eastern Carolina. Authorities say that person was not considered a suspect in Fulghum's death, but as a person of interest.
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Exciting stuff happening around Me, LLC: I had the drawing for the Cherries in Winter sweepstakes to win free books and a Kindle! I printed the names of all the entrants in pretty pink ink, and then put them all in my fuzzy pink Audrey Hepburn-style bucket hat. I never have the nerve to wear it … [Read more...]
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12.12.12: It's the End of the Contest!
It's 12.12.12, the date the Mayans predicted was the end of the Cherries in Winter Kindle giveaway. (Okay, their prediction was a little more dire, but I prefer to look at the bright side.) You have until 5 pm EST today to enter to win a Kindle, pre-loaded with Cherries in Winter: My Family's Recipe … [Read more...]
Cherries in Winter Holiday Giveaway!
It's the most wonderful time of the year - and the busiest. Like you, I'm running around trying to get ready for the holidays while working (revisions on my novel Beach Glass, some other cool projects involving yoga - stay tuned!) and still recovering from Sandy. The joy of the holidays can really … [Read more...]
Day 5! Free Book! Yay!
Today's giveaway is the hardcover version of Cherries in Winter, and all you have to do to win is be the first person to leave a comment on my blog. If you don't win today, follow me on Twitter and Facebook for your chance to win more books, and even a Kindle! xx, S Rules: Void where … [Read more...]
Day 4 of the 12 Days of Cherries Giveaway: An E-Book!
I'm still celebrating the 3rd anniversary of the release of Cherries in Winter - by giving away gifts! Today's present: the e-book version of Cherries :) All you have to do to win is be the first person to leave a comment on my blog. When you do, please specify your e-reading device: Kindle, … [Read more...]
Day 3 of the 12 Days of Cherries: Softcover Giveaway!
More gifts! More gifts! Today's gift giveaway: the softcover version of Cherries in Winter, with added chapters and recipes. Sweet! First person to leave a comment on the blog is the winner! xx, S Rules: Void where prohibited. You must be at least 18 years old to enter, … [Read more...]
12 Days of Cherries, Day 1 Giveaway!
Leave a comment here for your chance to win a hardcover copy of Cherries in Winter! The first person to leave a comment wins! For rules, see this blog post. Good luck! … [Read more...]
Special Mother's Day Offer!
Around the time of my last book signing, Cherries readers in other states asked if they could get autographed copies shipped to them to give as gifts. Well, the answer to that is now yes, you can! This year, Mother's Day is May 8. I'm doing a special promotion from now until April 25, 2011--buy a … [Read more...]


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... with procrastination, but today I overcame it.
Today at 4:30 pm local time was the deadline to turn in my change of address so that I could vote in November's election.
I am proud to announce that at 3:19 pm with an hour and twenty-one minutes to spare, I turned in my change of address form.
I am no longer a procrastinator.
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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD-T) reported second-quarter profit Thursday of $1.69 billion, up from $1.4 billion a year ago.
But the bank signalled that the pace of growth in its earnings will be difficult to maintain, with loan growth slowing, low interest rates squeezing profit margins, and regulations posing new challenges.
The earnings amounted to $1.78 per share, up from $1.50 a year ago.
The results came in slightly ahead of analysts' expectations, RBC Dominion Securities analyst Andre-Philippe Hardy said in a note to clients. Profit from consumer banking and wealth management was slightly higher than he expected, while wholesale banking earned a little less than he expected.
The bank's Canadian consumer and business banking segment posted profit of $808 million, up 10 percent from a year ago.
The amount of mortgages and other real estate secured lending products the bank sold rose 7 percent and auto loans rose 13 percent, while other forms of personal lending were relatively flat.
Canadian businesses borrowed at a strong pace, with business loans up 14 percent.
TD's U.S. consumer and business banking segment made $356 million Cdn, 20 percent more than a year ago, despite higher provisions for loan losses.
The bank's wealth management and insurance operations saw earnings rise 16 percent to $365 million, even though the profit it receives from TD Ameritrade fell as the U.S. discount brokerage struggled with lower trading revenue.
Wholesale banking earned $197 million for the quarter, up 5 percent, thanks to investment banking activities such as advising companies on takeovers and mergers. Higher expenses and poorer results in fixed income trading ate into those profits.