After the Canon 50D announcement last night, Nikon is following it up tonight with an announcement of their own. The new Nikon D90 features a new 12.3 MP sensor, a high resolution 3.0-inch screen like the D3 and live view. What is unique is that this camera can take both standard definition and high definition VIDEO - a first for an SLR.
One of the most honest car review blogs out there, The Truth About Cars, has posted about an upcoming shortage of engineers forecasted by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics. One quote caught my attention, “They made a very big point of switching 25 years ago for more rounded engineers, and that’s what we got. They all want to be project managers now, but they don’t know the science or what’s going on to get the job done.” I found this funny because most of my engineer friends are project managers.
Senior Business Analyst
The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for operational and development tasks with a focus on leading projects through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). All aspects of SDLC will be included, from Business Requirements and Design Specifications to Testing and Implementation.
The Senior Business Analyst will:
• Manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment, including the establishment and documentation of project timelines.
• Document user requirements identifying what changes (additions/deletions) are required, functional specifications and business solutions.
• Communicate with the application development staff to co-ordinate and develop detailed functional specifications and flow charts for program creation or enhancements.
• Provide solution specifications which improve productivity, reduce costs and enhance customer service.
• Manage and conduct unit testing of program code once the application has been developed to verify business requirements.
• Co-ordinate integration, systems & user acceptance testing of the application solutions ensuring zero defect level.
• Create flow and entity relationship diagrams for easy training on new and/or existing applications.
• Provide support for problems or errors with the applications in the production environment.
If you have a Bachelors degree in engineering, sciences or equivalent, and a minimum of 5 years experience and/or training in business process analysis and mapping, you may be ideal for this role. In addition you must have a high level of detail orientation to be able to identify business and technical issues; creative project management skills including the management of priorities; excellent analytical ability; strong interpersonal and team-building skills; an inquisitive mind and the ability to dig for information; a high level of professionalism and leadership; strong planning and organizing ability; strong verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to work well in a team setting. You must have an advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project and working knowledge of Power Point, Access, Visio and Outlook and knowledge of other hardware and software applications is an asset.
If you want to work for a dynamic, growth oriented company, please direct a covering letter and resume to the e-mail address below or by fax at (416) 513-7489. Sirius Canada is committed to equity in employment and programming.
Please note: We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No placement agencies or telephone calls, please.
Email: applications@siriuscanada.ca
When I checked my computer this morning I noticed a new warning message that was automatically pushed to my browser. Rogers has implemented a warning system for people that are nearing their bandwidth allocation on their cable internet service. They also seem to have a much improved way to view your used bandwidth.
It would be nice if they would not count traffic that was internal to the Rogers network, like rogers.com, Rogers Email and Rogers Yahoo! services (and their own newsgroups) but I don’t think Rogers would ever allow that.
I’ve always thought that they need to warn users before they hit the cap in order to charge them for extra billing, so i think this is a good thing. I’m curious to see if you only get the warning once because many things can happen to make a user ignore the warning. It also could be blocked by ad removing programs (my favorite is Adblock Plus for Firefox).
Hopefully they do something for wireless users too (a text message would be nice) as I am currently on a 300mb plan for my iPhone.
Since I’ve started looking for another work contract, I’ve been stumbling upon interesting jobs that might be interesting to my readers. I’ll be posting them as I find them:
First up, now that CP24 is part of CTV, it looks like their trying to beef up their website (which needs a lot of work). They are looking for a Web Producer (News) – CP24 which I attribute more to a Web Developer, specifically for front end technologies such as HTML, CSS, etc.
Position: Web Producer (News) – CP24
Reference Number: KA-066
Location: Toronto – 299 Queen Street
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Shift work including week-ends and nights
Responsibilities:
We are currently seeking a Front End web developer to develop and maintain the CP24.com website. Responsibilities include:
Supporting and assisting in web design projects for the news team.
Creating, repurposing and editing content for CP24.com including advertising, program news, links, photos, web banners, newsletters, contests and other dynamic content
Track and analyze web statistics.
Working with management to define and evolve product vision.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
4+ years hands-on web development experience using HTML, CSS, XML, Java Scripts, Flash and Photoshop.
2+ years experience with a CMS and graphic design
Excellent design and analytical skills, with the ability to transform concepts into working models and product solutions
Highly organized, self-motivated and creative. Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain creativity in a high-pressure, deadline oriented environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well individually and/or in a team.
Self motivated and strives for excellence.
Capable of meeting tight timelines.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Possess an undergraduate degree in a Computer Science or similar discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.
One of the “best” netbooks out there is the Asus Eee, it was one of the first to market and now has expanded their netbook lineup significantly. It all started with the Eee 2G and 4G models. Priced at $299 and $399, these were “notebook alternatives” that featured a small size, but lacked processing power and features to effectively run Windows XP.
That’s all changed now, the new 90x and 1000x models feature 9″ and 10″ screens, new processors, more ram and much higher price tags. The top end 1000H model has a 10.2″ screen, better processor and memory but costs $713 at Canada Computers.
The problem is, for that price tag, most people can get a full featured laptop for less. Dell right now is selling their Inspiron 1525 for $499! This includes a full Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB memory and a 160gb hard drive. You lack the portability of the Eee but gain a lot in being able to use it for real work.
The Eee PC’s have their place. They’re going to be used by people that want something portable and already have a full laptop at home. They’re great for traveling and using the internet for a few minutes, but if you want to do some serious surfing or working, you’re better off with a full computer.
If portability is key, spend a bit more and buy a used Macbook Air or Toshiba Portege.
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