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For many, web design is a subliminal and mystic endeavor. If a company is well financed, rest assured they will just throw some money at the hottest design firm in town and get snowed and overpay due to their own lack of understanding of the process. But the vast majority of web design and web design needs stem from small business and personal web sites where money is absolutely of concern and for most the ability to produce a site on their own seems far from grasp.
But now with the help of programs such as Dreamweaver and iWeb, even a fairly technologically inept user can at least get “something” going web wise. But “something” is not enough for most of us, so how do we improve upon our existing sites when the knowledge base that created them was dealing in limited capacity from the outset? Why, 3rd party web vendors of course! And recently I discovered my new favorite for all things web design related.
A friend turned me on to GRSites.com a while back and I haven’t gone elsewhere for 3rd party design assistance since. The web design tools they have available are extensive and robust. From buttons, textured backgrounds and fonts to unique font logos, menus and text boxes, they have virtually every type of wing ding available for download and use on your own personal or small business site.
Their online portal is amazing. If you want a text box for your site but they don’t have exactly what you are looking for, you can simply create it using a very simple to understand GUI that will kick out both a graphical display for your download and the html code that would create in an html editor. Simply phenomenal.
But simple text boxes are just touching the surface. They have portals for every type of web wing ding imaginable. Create your own logo with blur, glow or crumpled paper effects just to name a few. Or perhaps you need some unique buttons, no problem, their GUI is there and waiting for you.
It is rare I take the time to write about 3rd party vendors I use but as the market becomes more and more crowded with garbage I think it is important to bring quality sites to the forefront. I hope other web consultants can benefit from the knowledge of GRsites web design tools as much as I have. Check it out for your next project.
If you are frustrated and the budget has run dry but the site isn’t finished, check out GRSites !
Posted on 23 April '10, under Developments. No Comments.
Daryl Katz has applied to rezone 16 acres of downtown land for ambitious project, but won’t say how much he expects the city to pay.
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Posted on 19 April '10, under Developments, Oilers. No Comments.
The future of a handful of public schools is expected to be determined Tuesday after the Public School Board has taken its time to review the situation over the past couple of months.
The Public School Board held several public meetings last month to hear input from parents, residents and community groups about the future of the facilities, which include Eastwood School, McCauley School, Parkdale School, Spruce Avenue School, Capilano School, and Fulton Place School.
On Feb. 5th, school board trustees received recommendations to close the schools citing low enrolment numbers as the cause.
The board commissioned a report to help reconcile a surplus of empty student spaces in neighbourhoods with aging demographics.
Don Fleming, chair of the Edmonton Public School Board said officials are aware they have too much space in city schools, and are looking to rationalize the space.
Several parents are planning a protest before the meeting gets underway. Trustees will vote on the issue Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Edmonton could soon join the flock of North American cities that let people raise chickens in their backyards.
Following in the tracks of Calgary, Vancouver, Halifax and New York City, the city is considering an application to allow the birds in a residential area as a pilot project, complaints and investigations director John Wilson says.
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Posted on 10 April '10, under Developments. No Comments.
A plan to revitalize downtown Edmonton with a publicly-financed arena as its centrepiece was unveiled Tuesday by an official from the Katz Group, owner of the Edmonton Oilers.
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/edmonton/story/2010/02/09/edmonton-downtown-arena-vision.html#ixzz0f6HIXZO1
Fares on Edmonton Transit Services buses and LRTs are going up and transit riders in Edmonton were upset with the price hike.
Starting Monday, a single fare will rise to $2.75 from $2.50, while regular and DATS bus passes will increase by $6.25, up to $81.50.
Posted on 31 January '10, under Developments. No Comments.
If you’ve ever envisioned firefighter training programs, you probably jump right to the practice drills where fully dressed in their gear and running through burning buildings. There are many steps that lead to the excitement and the practice drills. Most of these steps actually start in a classroom.
The more relevant education you receive before applying for a firefighter training program the greater your chances are for success. Those with at least a two year degree are more attractive than a high school graduate. If the education is in fire sciences, and a four year degree, your chances go up exponentially. Becoming educated in the health field, such as an EMT certification, can be particularly helpful when applying.
Firefighting training programs are more accessible to those that have additional education that is related to the field. Whether you earn a degree in fire sciences or you get your certification as a paramedic, you increase your chances of being accepted with each year of additional education.
There are several examinations that you will have to get through, two of which are written. Your physicall prowess is up for evaluation. So is your mental state, criminal history, and any other basic indicators that you might not be the best recruit. Of course, once you pass the exams, as well as the examination of your life, your training will begin.
During your training you will have to budget your time carefully. Those who can compartmentalize their time and stick to the time budget tend to do the best throughout the training. The physical tests and training period can be rather difficult the first time around even for those who are in great physical condition.
12 to– weeks of training is split into 8 to 9 hour segments 5 to 6 days per week. This means that you will be training for 600 hours and you will need to focus on the training instead of other life issues, jobs, or distractions. Obviously, the more focused you are the better you are going to perform.
Fire fighter training is well worth it. The positions that are available offer many advantages, as well as risks. Those who make it through the program look forward to landing the job that they have admired since childhood. You can choose to succumb to the competition or you can choose to rise above it.
Learn how to become a firefighter and the best way to improve your chances of passing the firefighter recruitment process by clicking on the following link: become a firefighter
Posted on 18 November '09, under Developments. No Comments.
By simply following instructions keenly, an individual can pave a way towards thrilling experiences involving risking own life to save multiple others. That is exactly the underlying principle for becoming a self-driven fire fighter yet not without fulfilling the demands of a firefighter recruitment procedure. With just an application form, one can increase or decrease the chances of jumping this hurdle by filling in required details.
An aspiring candidate must not let ignorance on provision of personal information tamper with a career path that is just about to begin. It is imperative to take time to produce true answers and if possible revisit that vision of becoming a fire fighter so as to fill in only the material facts. Surprising but true, incomprehensible details concerning prior training and work records limit chances of getting to the selection process.
Once every reasonable step is taken to ensure the accuracy, consistency and timeliness of the information offered on each blank space it should then be submitted to the respective department. If all goes well, individual candidates are invited to the next fire fighter recruitment step, selection involving a series of tests that are actually aimed at decreasing the numbers.
This encompass three key steps the first one being completion of national fire fighter psychological tests that are also categorized the same way starting with numerical abilities. The questions here cover distinct scenarios basically mathematical and each candidate must demonstrate their mental capabilities excellently just as they should scrutinize fire fighter written information that is also varied as the second test.
Supposing each candidate is confronted by real situation how intelligently and fast would they produce a solution? This is exactly what recruiters want to find out by engaging applicant’s mind in a list of queries that they must select correct answers from. Each of these is suggestive of how they would seriously handle an abrupt crisis and mitigate any type of loss.
Frankly, a candidate who is able to complete all the aforementioned steps would only have two remaining of analysing their knowledge on Fire Service Personal Qualities based on a preset scale with seven characteristics. The other imperative detail the recruiters want to ensure whether or not all applicants meet a certain level of physical health. This is not at this point done orally but each of them completes all details as per given form in truth and honesty.
This marks the end of the assessments in form of reasoning and writing for few-targeted individuals who make it to the fourth step of the fire fighter recruitment process that in most cases test the oral abilities as a critical interview process detail. How eloquent an applicant is increase the winning chances but it is also wise to focus on the reality at hard acutely and confidently. At this point the questions are basically random, targeted or both but they are all aimed at confirming the suitability of each applicant for the job.
If you are looking to join the fire service and would like to discover more about the recruitment process and what is required of you then click on the following link: how to become a fireman
Posted on 17 November '09, under Developments. No Comments.
Becoming a police officer is no more an aspiration that needs to remain one or turn into a dream. The very thought of being able to serve society selflessly and protect citizens in the name of the law is extremely appealing. There are a number of youngsters who are now fulfilling this childhood fantasy and training online as well as offline to become police officers. However, the modules that are part of the training add to the importance of the course. The training segments make it mandatory for the basic qualification to be a high school diploma.
Responsibilities of a police officer are varied and many. One of their main jobs of the police officer is to pursue and apprehend criminals as well as suspects. They have to direct traffic and at times provide first aid at accident scenes if necessary. Traffic laws have to be enforced and they have to patrol various jurisdictions and investigate suspicious activities if any. Collecting evidence and investigating crimes is one of the most common aspects of a police officer. He has to respond to various calls of service at any part of the day if required.
Training to be a police officer also empowers you to be able to understand and fit into the job profiles defined by different jurisdictions. Since the requirements differ from area to area, training helps you to gain experience and hands on application with regards to the long arm of the law. Once you enroll in the state’s police academy, the rigorous and highly challenging physical work helps you to become fit enough to meet the required standards of the police job. The importance of police training lies in the fact that you become conversant and familiar with the law enforcement via a series of exams.
Inclusive of written tests, psychological profiling, physical examinations and medical check-ups, drills and simulated situations, the training aims at making every participant proficient in the use of firearms. The background check completed on you helps you to get short listed and finally make it to the acid test. Police training is very important considering that the law and order of a particular area is then on your agenda day and night.
Education and training that you receive in the police force will help you to understand many cases that come to you on your job. A number of complicated situations will be faced by police personnel in their entire career and so that the questions asked during the training sessions, are application oriented. These sessions are mostly held to assess how exactly you would react in different situations. Officers in the police force that train you want to determine your performance in the police force, which is the prime requirement of the job.
The courses lay emphasis on the fundamental criminal justice system procedures, crime theory, analysis and control, court procedures, policing, punishment and corrections, investigating and writing down reports for law enforcement, dealing with juvenile offenders and white collared criminals, community building and much more. The course study available on the internet also includes physical fitness training, use of firearms, self defense, administering first aid in emergency cases, patrol and traffic control, accident investigation, instructions about constitutional laws and civil rights.
Looking to carry on reading about police training, and to discover what police recruitment courses are open to you the visit www.police-recruitment.co.uk
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Posted on 15 November '09, under Developments. No Comments.
Depending which side of the oil fence your on this will either make you happy or you’ll cringe at the thought.
Imperial Oil’s $8 billion Kearl oilsands project has generated a long-term deal with Keyera Facilities Income Fund to provide diluent transportation, storage and loading services in the Edmonton area.
Keyera will transport diluent, a light hydrocarbon that is mixed with thick bitumen so it can be shipped by pipeline to upgraders, from supply sources in the Edmonton area to a delivery pipeline north of Fort Saskatchewan for pumping to the Fort McMurray area oilsands project, Keyera said in a news release.
Posted on 13 November '09, under Business, Developments. No Comments.