Courts finally catching up to texting jurors – Chattanooga Times Free Press
March 7, 2010
Courts finally catching up to texting jurors – Chattanooga Times Free Press
SAN FRANCISCO — Enough with the tweets, the blogs, the Internet searches. That’s the message being communicated by courts across the country as jurors using their portable electronic devices continue to cause mistrials, overturned convictions and chaotic delays in court proceedings. Last year a
US Education Secretary Arne Duncan won’t cancel visit to Montgomery high school – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Man, 22, found dead at Carnegie Mellon frat house Calif. police: 14-year-old girl’s remains found Police in Southern California say skeletal remains of 14-year-old Amber Dubois found Suspected gunman killed outside Walmart in Texas 3 in Coast Guard helicopter crash back at NC base MONTGOMERY, Ala
Police say bones of 14-year-old Calif. girl found – Houston Chronicle
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — The bones of a 14-year-old Southern California girl who vanished more than a year ago while walking to school were discovered in a rugged, remote area, authorities said Sunday, less than a week after a registered sex offender was charged with murdering another teenage girl who
REMINDER: Alpha Five Version 10 training! Will YOU be there?
August 20, 2009
REMINDER: Alpha Five Version 10 training! Will YOU be there?
Don’t forget our Alpha Five Version 10 training seminar is taking place TOMORROW from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Burlington, Mass. You’ll be able to meet the team behind the development of Alpha Five Version 10 and pick their brains. You’ll also learn all you need to know to create powerful data-driven Web-based apps faster than ever before.
If you’re going to be there, we invite you to join in on the online discussion as the seminar is taking place by tweeting with the hashtag #ajax. Not only will you be able to tap into our brains, but you’ll be able to see what other developers are thinking as they think them.
Complete Source For Mp3 Download
Get the most complete source of mp3 music download online in the website at WestSounds.com. There are plenty of songs coming from many international musicians, singers, and bands that you can find there; get the songs in easy steps of download. Check out the list of US top 100 albums along with the latest songs added to the website. Download mp3 music also from the UK top 100 albums. You can also
Google versus Microsoft: My thoughts in Digital Media Buzz
August 18, 2009
Google versus Microsoft: My thoughts in Digital Media Buzz
As I’m sure you’ve heard, Google has recently released some pretty big news. Its most recent project, Chrome OS, an open-source lightweight operating system, is projected to stir up some major competition for Microsoft Windows when it’s released next year.
Some commentators are predicting that the launch of the Chrome OS could be a tipping point for a wholesale movement to Web-based applications. But as you know, I think the trend to Web apps has been well under way, even before the Chrome announcement.
Ned Smith, a journalist at Digital Media Buzz, called on me for my opinion on the “Google vs. Goliath” buzz. As I said in the article, without a doubt, the browser is where it’s at for custom applications, but I don’t think that means the desktop is coming to an end. Have a look at the article for the full scoop on what Chrome OS could mean.
Portable Zoom Player Pro 6.00
Zoom Player Pro 6.00 Portable | 1.72 MBZoom Player is the most Powerful, Flexible and Customizable DVD and Media Player for the Windows PC platform. Using our powerful Smart Play technology, more image, audio and video media formats play with less hassle, increased stability and better performance.• Home Theater PC made Simple.Zoom Player’s fullscreen navigation interface is based on a simple 5-
Alpha Five Version 10 Feature Peek #12: Tabbed linked grids with codeless Ajax
July 13, 2009
Alpha Five Version 10 Feature Peek #12: Tabbed linked grids with codeless Ajax
Alpha Five Version 10 makes it possible to create powerful “master-detail” grids by placing “linked content sections” on the grid. If a linked content section contains more than one grid, the content is displayed in a tab or accordion object.
For example, say you have a customer grid that displays the orders for the customer record that has focus. The orders grid, in turn, might display the order details for the order that has focus. There is no limit to the level of nesting of linked content.
This video shoes how easy it is to create a linked content section.
Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Drug abuse and alcohol abuse becomes more increasing from year to year, this become a nightmare for everyone, even many teens has been addicted to drug, this problem not only happened in big country, but in small country facing the same problem, this problem become more serious, the government also announcement we must war to the drug abuse, for they who has been a drug addicted or alcohol
You compare: Iron Speed, FileMaker, Microsoft Access, and Alpha Five
June 6, 2009
You compare: Iron Speed, FileMaker, Microsoft Access, and Alpha Five
One of the pre-sales tools we’re most proud of here at Alpha is our competitive features grid, which compares Alpha Five with other leading database development platforms, including Microsoft Access 2007, Filemaker Pro 9, Filemaker Pro 9 Advanced, Filemaker Server 9, and Filemaker Server 9 Advanced. About a year ago, we hired a neutral professional software reviewer, and our marching orders were only this: Be honest.
We recently expanded that features grid to include FileMaker Pro 10. And now, our most updated version includes Iron Speed.
We hired an actual Iron Speed developer to help us, and we’re confident it’s accurate. It’s clear there are some features in Microsoft Access, FileMaker, and Iron Speed that are better than Alpha Five Version 9. And there are some features of Alpha Five that are better than Access, FileMaker, and Iron Speed.
The purpose of this grid is not to say we’re the best. Rather, our goal is to help developers make the right choice in software for their particular project. We believe if you’re looking to build database-driven Web applications in a heartbeat, this grid will show you Alpha Five is right for that requirement.
As always, if you find any inaccuracies in Alpha Five or in any of these products, please let us know in the comments section, or shoot me an e-mail. As I said, the purpose of this grid is to be as accurate and as fair as possible. And, if there are any other databases dev platforms you think we should include, we’d like to know that too. So have a look at our most updated competitive features grid, and let us know what you think.
Portable PPT2PDF
PPT2PDF Portable | 1.23 MBPPT2PDF is a software utility program that converts PowerPoint files into .pdf files which are compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 5 and above. Features of the software include the ability to change the visual quality (compression) of the output pdf file, change the output file properties, and add password protection to the output file. In addition, pdf document
PSP Go is the talk of E3 opening – BBC News
June 1, 2009
PSP Go is the talk of E3 opening – BBC News PSP Go is the talk of E3 opening
BBC News
BBC News
A new version of Sony's PlayStation Portable games console is expected to be launched at the E3 video games show. Video and photos of the PSP Go have been leaked online, revealing a smaller, more lightweight console that has dropped the failed UMD disk …
PSP Go: What we know so far
Qore leaks new PSP details before E3 debut
N Korea prepares 'missile test' – Aljazeera.net N Korea prepares 'missile test'
BBC News
Aljazeera.net
South Korea says it has evidence that North Korea is preparing to carry out a long-range missile test in the next two weeks. In a move threatening to further escalate tensions on the Korean peninsula, a defence ministry spokesman confirmed earlier …
N Korea 'preparing ballistic missile launch'
Reports: North Korean missile arrives at launch site
Jeff Kalwerisky weighs in on the Internet Safety Act
May 18, 2009
Jeff Kalwerisky weighs in on the Internet Safety Act
The Heartland Institute recently published an article about the Internet Safety Act, a controversial measure introduced in Congress this year, which could make anyone who operates a wi-fi network responsible for keeping records of everyone who uses it for two years.
The bill also makes it mandatory for any individual, business, or municipality to hand over those records to government authorities upon request. Supporters of the bill site cases of child pornography to support their case.
Naturally, a bill that puts security and citizens’ privacy on the line is going to attract a lot of attention in the cyber world. And you can bet that as Chief Security Evangelist, Jeff Kaleriwsky has something to say about it. It’s an interesting article, so enjoy!
Portable FantasyDVD Platinum 9.40.1108
FantasyDVD Platinum 9.40.1108 Portable | 10.41 MBWhether watching DVD movies on your laptop as you travel, using your computer as a second DVD player for your kids or watching a movie on your desktop as you work, FantasyDVD lets you get the most out of any computer with a DVD drive. In addition to all the features you find in your home entertainment DVD player, FantasyDVD gives you advanced
An update from our Show Us Your Alpha App contest winner
April 18, 2009
An update from our Show Us Your Alpha App contest winner
When I told Bruce Fraser he was the winner of our Show Us Your Alpha App contest, I also asked him to snap some pictures when his prize arrives so we could share them here on the blog. And Bruce, being the good sport that he is, was more than willing to send us some shots.
Here he is opening up the box:
And pulling out his super-portable new MSI Wind netbook:
Congrats again, Bruce. Hope you enjoy it!
For those who haven’t seen it, take a look at Bruce’s demo.
Roadrunner Drywall builds a stronger foundation with Alpha Five
I’ve been blabbing about the economy now for just as long as everyone else. And months later, my message is the same: Now’s the time to start the business of your dreams.
Shane Mustoe, founder and owner of Roadrunner Drywall, is a long-time Alpha Software customer. For years he’s been using Alpha to make his business more efficient. (You’ll see more information on that below.)
But Shane also realized that the program he helped create in Alpha Five, TradeContractorPRO, is something that other construction and contracting companies would find highly useful too. So he founded Exterra Software to make that realization a reality.
Our PR gals recently chatted with Shane, and got the full scoop of how he’s using Alpha Five to run a more streamlined drywall contracting business. You can read the full story below, or have a look at the full PDF version.
And remember: THIS COULD BE YOUR STORY. All you need is a great idea, a copy of Alpha Five, and perhaps some help from our Professional Services Group.
Customer Profile
Established in 1977, Roadrunner Drywall Corporation is the industry leader in residential drywall construction, with locations in Phoenix; Tucson, Ariz.; and Las Vegas.
Location
Phoenix
Industries
Construction
Situation
Shane Mustoe, Vice President and co-owner of Roadrunner Drywall, found it difficult to manage the company’s growing number of drywall contracting crews, which were spread across three cities and two states. Drywall contracting is different than most construction trades. Up to seven crews are scheduled for a single job, and each has a different and equally important role. For example, there are crews for stocking, hanging, cleaning, taping, and finishing. Mustoe would keep track of jobs, lot numbers, dates, phases of jobs, and more using markers and dry erase boards. As the company expanded its business, Mustoe found it increasingly difficult to track job flow and the more than 300 employees working at different sites every day. He couldn’t keep the chart in chronological or alphabetical order, and there was no way to index jobs because they were completed at different times. It also became nearly impossible to know project statuses and identify what crew was needed next. Mustoe and other supervisors would have to visit each job site to determine this, an extremely inefficient process.
Solution
Mustoe realized he needed to move his entire job management process to a computer system. Mustoe had previously created a simple application with Alpha Four in DOS after his brother came across an Alpha review in a magazine. He now needed to revamp the entire system to meet the growing needs of his company. Mustoe thought Alpha Five’s development solutions fit his needs, and because of Alpha’s low cost, knew the price was right. But he knew he needed help. Mustoe turned to the Alpha Web site, where he found Alpha developer Kevin McDuff. McDuff built an application designed to meet all of Mustoe’s needs. Mustoe now has a completely customized, ever-evolving scheduling and estimation application at his fingertips. Because the application is so intuitive, Mustoe is now able to automate all project and scheduling information, as well as control all estimating processes. The software has since been expanded to include the full range of activities required to keep the business operating optimally, such as exporting job costing and invoicing information to accounting software. The estimating module allows Roadrunner to quickly prepare estimates for potential jobs, and automatically creates proposals to submit to the contractor. Users enter various measurements for each house plan, and a complete list of materials, labor, and equipment is compiled automatically, resulting in an accurate estimate of the costs for the job that is used to determine the bid price for the project. Once a project is awarded, the data flows into the production/scheduling modules for tracking and scheduling the materials and labor crews needed for the jobs. In addition, the software includes purchasing, job costing, automatic job invoicing, and repair scheduling modules.
Benefits
Mustoe’s database system is fully automated, and can be used to manage all of Roadrunner Drywall’s data requirements. Mustoe was able to transfer all of his paper files and dry erase board notes online. Now, when Roadrunner Drywall is awarded a job, a supervisor enters the takeoff information into an electronic job file, instead of dealing with layers of paper forms. Each piece of job information-from scheduling to materials to budget-is sent directly from the database to the appropriate department or organization, such as construction crews, accounting, payroll, suppliers, etc. This eliminates human error during information transfer, and ensures the correct worker and vendor gets paid for their job. There’s also never a need to enter data more than once, because it’s all contained and shared in the database. And now, estimation is completed accurately, in a fraction of the time. Since Mustoe never has to worry about the flow of information, he spends considerably less time on the work sites, and more time ensuring his business is performing at its optimal level. With such a streamlined workflow, only a few administrative employees are needed, which saves costs. The software is very user-friendly, and can be used by anyone with basic computer skills. Alpha Five has become the foundation for not only Roadrunner’s continued success, but for Mustoe’s growing role and importance in the construction application development arena. Mustoe’s Alpha experience has been so positive, he’s packaged his application, TradeContractorPROTM, and now sells it to others in the construction industry through his software company, Exterra Software.
For More Information
Alpha Software, Inc.
781-229-4500
www.AlphaSoftware.com
Roadrunner Drywall Corporation
480-948-6870
www.RoadrunnerDrywall.com
Exterra Software
888-270-4730
www.ExterraSoftware.com
www.TradeContractorPRO.com
Don’t miss your chance to win a netbook
March 24, 2009
Don’t miss your chance to win a netbook
My colleague was recently discussing our current Show Us Your Alpha App contest on the Alpha message board, and one of our customers wanted to know the deadline for contest submissions. We’ve decided to close the contest once we have 10 videos submitted. That gives you a one in 10 chance of winning. Pretty good odds!
Remember, the app can be simple, complex, desktop, Web, old, or new — it doesn’t matter. The only requirement is that it be built in Alpha Five, and that you think it’s truly useful. Record a tour of the app (I suggest you use Jing, it’s easy!), upload it to a video sharing site (YouTube, Google Video, etc.), and send the *link* to me, Bridget@AlphaSoftware.com.
We’ll pick one winner randomly from all submissions, and award that person a new netbook, fully loaded with Alpha Five Version 10.
Good luck and happy recording!
Portable Mystery Solitaire: Secret Island
Mystery Solitaire: Secret Island Portable | 16.8 MBHow do you spell INTRIGUE? You’ve abandoned all hope after being cast away on Secret Island. With its mysterious landscapes and traces of an ancient civilization, you wouldn’t describe Secret Island as being ’safe’. And yet, this is where the game begins – you’re abandoned with no way to get off the island. After being lost on your way either to
Free Webinar this Friday: Web application with document generation
March 23, 2009
Free Webinar this Friday: Web application with document generation
On Friday at 12 p.m. PT (3 p.m. EST), AlphaToGo’s Steve Wood is hosting a webinar to review an advanced Alpha Five Web application he currently has in the works. It’s a re-work of an application he built in Alpha Five Version 6, one of the very first Alpha Web apps in production.
This webinar is special, because Steve will also be demonstrating integration with a third party utility that takes XML output from his Alpha application, merges it with a template, and creates output in RTF, PDF, and HTML.
The third party app, StyleVision from Altova, is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) document template utility that generates “XSLT” files, which Steve uses on his server to generate the final documents from client-generated XML output.
In addition, Steve will demonstrate how to use WatchDirectory (a file watch program) on his server. WatchDirectory fires the merge process off-line, so it will happen sequentially, even if dozens of users are merging docs at the same time. This way, there’s no need for Steve to have to implement a more rigorous API process where a command-line utility is available.
To sum it up, during the webinar, Steve will show:
* Data-entry and basics of his Alpha Web application
* How to export XML from his Alpha application
* His very flexible XML output model
* How to create the document template in Altova StyleVision
* How to write the XSLT file
* What’s an XSLT, what’s an XML Schema, what’s an XML
* How to set up the server to create client documents on demand
* How to set up WatchDirectory to fire the command-line XSLT process for the merge
Being able to create complex merged documents out of Alpha could be considered the Holy Grail of application development to many developers. In fact, Steve has tried for years to create an all-Alpha solution. Now, StyleVision is a very nice companion to Alpha Five, and the process is “industry standard.”
To join the Webinar, click the Download Software button on Steve’s GoToMeeting page on Friday at 12 p.m. (3 p.m. EST). There is no advanced sign up. There’s only room for 12 visitors, so sign in early. If you can’t make the webinar, or are worried about not making the numbers cut, send me an e-mail and I’ll record the session.
Portable Fireworks 8
Fireworks 8 Portable | 35.27 MBMacromedia created Fireworks as a complete graphics applications aimed towards Web designers.It offers more advanced image control than existing packages, such as Photoshop or CorelDraw, for work that specifically relates to the Internet. Fireworks enables web designers to produce high quality images, export them in a variety of file formats while retaining
