Websphere Business Modeler 6.1 Certification

Test 992: IBM WebSphere Business Modeler Advanced V6.1

2015-01-03T17:40:00.000-08:00

Test 992: IBM WebSphere Business Modeler Advanced V6.1, Business Analysis and Design

The test consists of six sections containing a total of approximately 52 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 - Industry and Tooling (10%)

Section 2 - Modeling (31%)

Section 3 - Simulation (17%)

Section 4 - Analysis and Validation (25%)

Section 5 - Queries and Reports (10%)

Section 6 - Modeling Business Measures (7%)

Section 1 - Industry and Tooling (10%)

Section 2 - Modeling (31%)

Section 3 - Simulation (17%)

Section 4 - Analysis and Validation (25%)

Section 5 - Queries and Reports (10%)

Section 6 - Modeling Business Measures (7%)

Resume

2009-05-19T11:43:00.001-07:00

Professional Profile
Work Experience overview
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Professional Profile

For more than 20 years, Charles has been assisting clients in the US, Canada, and Brazil architect, re-engineer, integrate, design, build, test, and implement their business processes on different platforms and technologies: IBM mainframes, UNIX /Linux systems and Windows. Charles helped clients build automated business processes that are efficient, effective, easy to support and maintain, and responsive to changing business requirements.

Charles previously worked as an IT Architect at IBM for more than 9 years. While at IBM, he was assigned to various Fortune 500 companies in different industries performing various roles: architect, integrator, business systems analyst/designer, auditor, developer, and tester. He also worked frequently as a team lead managing up to 20 globally-based IT staff (US, Canada, India, Brazil).

Charles started his Information Technology (IT) career on IBM Mainframes. He augmented his technical expertise to include internet technologies when the web became mainstream.

Charles is currently focusing on business process management (BPM) technologies to assist clients in managing their automated business processes to make them more efficient, effective, flexible and responsive so that they can be readily adapted to ever changing business requirements.

Charles believes that business requirements should drive IT and not the other way around.

As an Enterprise Application Architect, Charles concentrates on the design of applications required to automate business processes and resolve business issues. The resulting design may run on multiple platforms and may be composed of multiple software packages. He performs critical evaluation and selection of the software and hardware components of the applications and data, and prepares for the development of the application by evaluating and selecting appropriate development methodologies and tools. He is responsible for applications related performance, availability, scalability, and integrity. He is also concerned with the functional interface to the applications.

As an Enterprise Integration Architect, Charles focuses on the design of solutions which enable existing applications, packaged software offerings, networks, and systems to work together within an enterprise or among enterprises. These solutions may use different technologies/middleware, vendors, platforms, and styles of computing.

Work Experience overview

Enterprise Application Integration

Design/Assess enterprise integration architecture of various clients to identify gaps and weaknesses and make appropriate recommendations for improvements.

SOA/Web Services
Middleware
Routing/Data Transformation
Message/Event Brokering
Non-Functional Requirements
Synchronous/Asynchrounous communication
Request/Response
Publish/Subscribe
Security (transport level, application level)
Single Sign-On

Enterprise Technical Architecture

Assess enterprise architecture of various clients to identify gaps and weaknesses and make recommendations by interviewing client’s technical SME and and reviewing technical documentations.

Application Architecture
Integration Architecture
Database Architecture
Application Server Architecture
Non-Functional Requirements (High availability, performance, scalability, maintainability)
System Development Life Cycle

Web services

Architected, built, and tested Web Services for various clients using the following standards, tools, and technologies:

WSDL (RPC style and Document style)
XML, XML Schema/XML Namespaces
SOAP
EJB web service/Java Bean web service (Bottom up/Top down development)
Rational Application Developer V6.0.0.1
DB2 UDB 8.2
JMS (Point-to-Point and Publish/Subscribe Messaging)
WESB (Websphere Enterprise Service Bus)
Rational Application Developer
JAX-RPC
SAAJ
WS-Addressing, WS-Eventing, WS-ReliableMessaging

IBM Mainframe Systems Consolidation

Assisted several clients in consolidating their IBM Mainframes systems due to mergers and acquisitions. Maintaining multiple databases (IMS, DB2, VSAM), transaction managers (IMS/DC, CICS), and different mainframe utilities (i.e, Sort, Job scheduler, source control) is expensive because they require different skill sets to use and support.

The following are some of the Mainframe systems consolidations I performed:

Migrated VSAM files to DB2 and change data access to DB2 SQL.
Migrated IMS data to DB2 and change data access from IMS/DL1 to DB2 SQL.
Changed IMS/DC to CICS
Migrated Mainframe SORT JCL from one vendor to a preferred vendor

Application Outsourcing Costing

A Telco wants to outsource its Information Technology (IT) for a given price. Before accepting the outsourcing contract, the client wants to examine the Telco's IT to determine whether the outsourcing deal would be profitable.

An IT that exhibits the following attributes can be considered a high quality IT and would be in-expensive to support and thus would be profitable to operate:

It is always up and running with no unplanned downtimes
It is available 24x7
It is scalable, able to provide excellent service not just to a few users but to an unlimited number of users all using the system at the same time
It is easy to use
It is easy to change to meet new business requirements

To determine whether the Telco's IT is comparable to an ideal IT environment, I reviewed some technical documentations and discussed it with the Telco's SME's (subject matter experts).

Problem reports
Frequency of problem incidents
Duration and cost to resolve problems
Nature of problems
Number of internal/external interfaces
Interface agreements
Non-Functional requirement
Service level agreements
Third-party software packages
Application development methodologies, standards, frameworks
Single point of failure

IBM Mainframe web enablement

Application maintenance cost control

A client noticed that its IT maintenance cost is growing significantly and they are at a loss as to what was causing it. The client's IT (primarily COBOL/CICS/VSAM/DB2) has been outsourced 3 years ago and has been very responsive ever since to all request for changes. However, lately the turn-around for change request has been getting slower and slower and more expensive even though the level of change requests remained constant.

Java Application Development for CICS

Assisted a client in preparing a development environment for building CICS application using the Java programming language. This client, as most other companies, has a growing population of Java developers and a shrinking pool of seasoned COBOL developers. It is easier to teach Java developers how to use Java to build CICS applications than to teach/train them how to use COBOL; these up and coming Java developers are not that enthusiastic to learn COBOL.

I taught the Java developers on how to use Java to build CICS applications to access corporate data on DB2 and IMS/DB on the mainframe.

For training purposes, I set up a development environment that includes the following:

WebSphere Developer for z/Series
WebSphere® Developer for zSeries® V6.0.1 provides a comprehensive set of capabilities that help make traditional mainframe development, Web development, and integrated mixed workload or composite development faster and more efficient.
CICS Transaction Gateway
CICS Transaction Gateway (CICS TG) provides connectivity to application server environments such as WebSphere Application Server delivering enterprise modernisation for your business without needing to alter fundamental CICS assets.
TXSeries for Multiplatforms
As a part of CICS family, TXSeries for Multiplatforms is a distributed CICS Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) environment for mixed language applications. It is widely used for integrating data and applications between distributed solutions and enterprise systems, and the deployment of CICS applications written in COBOL, C / C++, PL/I and Java.

Business Process Re-engineering

A customer satisfaction survey done for the insurance industry showed that a particular US insurance company was near the bottom of the rankings. One primary reason is that this company takes more than one day to provide a 'quote' to a prospective client while other insurance companies can provite a 'quote' instantly. In addition, there are numerous features that prospective clients wants that this company cannot currently offer. To be more competitive, this company decided to re-engineer and transform its mainly batch-oriented systems.

The initial business process documentation was prepared using Microsoft Visio primarily because this is what the client has been using. I recommended converting the visio documents to IBM Business Modeler to enable 'what if' analysis (simulation/analysis) of the business processes. Microsoft Visio does not have this capability.

J2EE Business Control Mining

IBM Mainframe (z/OS, OS/390) Applications Architect/Developer/Tester

Architected, built, maintained, optimized/tuned, migrated, converted on-line(CICS) and batch Business Systems for various companies.
Led, mentored, and trained US and off-shore application development resources.
Technologies/Platforms Used
- IBM WSED
- Visualage Generator
- Visualage for Java
- COBOL
- PL/I
- TSO/ISPF
- DB2
- SQL
- Stored Procedures
- CICS
- TELON
- z/OS
- OS/390

J2EE Applications Architect/Developer/Tester

Architected, built, maintained, optimized/tuned E-Business Systems for various clients.
Led, mentored, and trained U.S and off-shore application development resources.
Installed/configured J2EE development/test platforms including legacy systems connectivity (IBM Mainframe).
Technologies/Platforms Used
- J2EE
- JSP (java server pages)
- JSF (java server faces)
- Spring Framework
- Hibernate OODB
- STRUTS
- EAD4J
- UML
- WSAD/VisualAge for Java(development/testing)
- WAS
- WBI
- DB2
- Stored procedures
- CICS
- MS sourcesafe/Clearcase (source control)
- Windows
- UNIX
- IBM Mainframe

Architecture Used (N-tier,MVC-Model, View, Controller)
- Model (JavaBeans, EJB)
- View (JSP, HTML)
- Controller (Servlets)
J2EE Design Patterns Used
- Presentation Tier
  - Front controller
  - Application Controller
- Business Tier
  - Business Delegate
  - Session Façade
- Integration Tier
  - Data Access Object
  - Adapter
  - Bridge

Web Services Proof of Concept, Architect/Developer, Insurance

After successfully implementing a consolidated CRM system, an insurance company wants to find out how to leverage its web-based applications to enable its business partners to connect to their business systems programatically using standard Internet protocols/technologies.

Architected, designed, built, and tested a working Web Services prototype.
Presented the prototype to the client and indicated the technologies involve, the required technical changes, and an estimate of the effort (time/money) required.

Information Extract, Architect/Developer, Health Care

Architected, designed, built, and tested an information extract application. The data source is DB2 on UNIX, the client is character-base Java, the middleware is JDBC calling a DB2 Java Stored Procedure. The data returned is a delimited file. Other technologies included an E-Mail notification regarding the status of an information extract run. Completed this project ahead of schedule and well under budget.

Integrate Siebel to Mainframe Database, Architect, Financial Services

Completed an application/integration architecture document (IGS Method work products) specying how Siebel should retrieve data from an IBM Mainframe and how Siebel should update Mainframe databases. The technologies used were MQ/MQSI/XML and MQ CICS adapters. The Siebel/Mainframe Systems integration consisted of batch/real time integration.

IBM Mainframe Consolidation, Architect/Developer/Tester, Banking
Due to a bank merger/buyout, one of the top 10 US banks decided to consolidate its various IBM Mainframe Systems located in various US locations into a single/centralized IBM Mainframe system.

The basic objective is to migrate all applications from one IBM Mainframe System to another IBM Mainframe System. Most of the work involved remediating JCL (2,500 jobs, procs) to conform to the target host JCL standards, changing,recompiling and testing 5,000 COBOL/DB2/CICS programs, changing FTPs and NDMs to use new IP addresses and new data set naming conventions.

Led the conversion/recompilation/testing of the application/JCL for one of the major systems.

Consolidated Reporting Database, Architect, Telco

Completed an application/integration architecture document (IGS Method work products) specying how to populate a reporting database with data from 7 different CRM related applications (Genesys, ACD’s, IVR’s, WFM, etc). Integration is batch only. Java, JDBC, Native API’s were used. Due to budget constraints, proprieatary middleware products were not used.

Mainframe Legacy Applications Cost control, Architect, Health Care Company

Conducted a technical review to find out why the cost of maintaining legacy applications is rising significantly to unacceptable levels. Prepared/presented a technical report indicating the reasons why and made recommendations on potential solutions. The technologies include Mainframe DB2, COBOL, VSAM, CICS, Green Screen. Some of the recommendations included componentizing the monolithic COBOL applications, using MQ-Series, and discouraging application ‘cloning’.

Performance Tuning, Architect, Direct Consumer Sales

Conducted a technical review to find out why a new J2EE web-base system severely degraded the performance of a backend Mainframe legacy system. Prepared/presented a technical report indicating the reasons why and made recommendations on potential solutions. The technologies included Mainframe DB2, Websphere Application Server(UNIX), Java, JDBC, JSP, Servlets, Database Connection pooling.

Mainframe Web Enablement, Architect/lead developer, Book distributor

The success of Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Borders Bookstore in using Internet technology as an effective marketing/sales medium, prompted a Nashville, TN based company to deploy its fully functional IBM Mainframe COBOL CICS/TELON/DB2 system on the Web. The first phase was to use web/internet technologies as the front-end. This will allow customers to browse/place orders, check accounts, track orders on-line 7/24.

Led a group of Java developers to make the above possible. Technologies included J2EE, Websphere Studio, Visualage for Java, CICS ECI programs, CICS Transaction Gateway.

Work Experience Details

Skills

Others

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Ateneo de Manila University (equivalent to a US university degree)

CGA finalist (fifth level)

Certified General Accountants association of BC, Canada

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Phoenix, Arizona, US

Skills

2009-05-19T11:27:00.001-07:00

Skills

Skill Level rating	Rating	Comment
Level 5	5	Has comprehensive knowledge with ability to make sound judgements. Can give expert advice and lead others to perform. Extensive and comprehensive experience.
Level 4	4	Has in-depth knowledge and can perform without assistance. Can direct others in performing. Repeated and successful experience.
Level 3	3	Can perform with assistance. Has applied knowledge. Has performed with assistance on multiple occasions. Has performed independently in routine situations.
Level 2	2	Has training only.
Level 0 or 1	0 or 1	Do not capture level 0 to 1 skills in this rating.
Business Process Management	Rating	Comment
Websphere Business Modeler	4.5	IBM certification in progress...
Websphere Business Monitor	3.0
Websphere Business Services Fabric
Websphere Integration Developer	4.5	IBM certification in progress...
Websphere Process Server	4

Certifications (PMI, Sun Java, …)	Rating	Comment
Websphere Business Modeler		In progress….
Websphere Integration Developer	4.5	In progress…

Database	Rating	Comment
Data Architecture	4
Data Modeling	4
Data Warehouse	3
Database Methodologies	4
DB2 Mainframe (IBM)	4
DB2 Universal Database (IBM)	4
IMS DB/DC (IBM)	4
JDBC	4
MS Access	4
Oracle	4
SQL Server	4
SQL/OQL	3
Sybase	3
Industry Experience	Rating	Comment
Business Intelligence Services-
Chemical and Petroleum	3	Shell, Suncor
Communications (Telcom, Media, Entertain, Utils)	3	AT&T, Sprint, Telus, BC Hydro, Washington Power
CRM
Distribution (Consumer, Retail, Travel/Trans, PCs)	3	Safeway, SaveOn, Ingram-Micro, Ebsco
Finance (Banking, Financial Markets)	4	Fannie Mae, ING, Keybank, Sallie Mae, Suntrust
Government
Industrial (Auto, Aero, Electronics, Chem/Petro)	3	Honda, IBM
Insurance	3	Firemans Fund, Insurance Bureau of Canada, New Jersey??
Public (Govt, Health, Education)	3	Workman Compensation Fund BC, Health South, Blue Shields/Blue Cross, Nasco
Infrastructure	Rating	Comment
Application Architecture	5
Networking	3
System Architecture	4
System Management	3
Web Hosting	3
Integrated Development Environments (IDE)	Rating	Comment
Macromedia Dreamweaver	2
Rational Application Developer	4.5
Rational Software Architect	4.5
VisualAge for Java	4.5
Websphere Developer for z/Series	4.5
Websphere Integration Developer	4.5
WebSphere Studio	4.5
Java Application Development Frameworks	Rating	Comment
IBM Jade	4
IBM Pandoora	3.5
MVC (Model - View – Controller)	4
Rapid Prototyping	4
Spring	3.5
Struts	3.5
Java/Web Development Skills	Rating	Comment
CGI	2
Configuration Mgmt - ClearCase	3
Configuration Mgmt - MS SourceSafe	3
Configuration Mgmt - PVCS	3
Configuration Mgmt - CMVC
EJB (Enterprise Java Beans)	4	Entity beans, session beans, command beans
GUI Design & Development	4
HTML	4
Java Development (in any manner)	4
JMS (Java messaging service)	4
Java Plugin
JSF (Java Server faces)	4
JSP (Java Server pages)	4
Java Swing
Java Testing	4
JavaScript/VBScript	3
Net.Data	3
Object DB - GemStone
Object DB - ObjectStore
Object DB - POET
Object DBs - PSE
Object Modeling	4
Object Oriented Concepts (Principles UML, Static Class Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams)	4
Performance Analysis & Tuning	4
Perl	2
Persistence - Builder
Persistence - Gemstone
Persistence - TopLink
Pervasive Computing (Wireless and Broadband) WAP, WML
Requirement Gathering (Usecases, User Scenarios, DOOR)	4
Servlets (JSP)	4
System/Internet Security	4
UI Design (Human Factor Analysis)	3
Usability	3
XML	4
Legacy (IBM Mainframe & Others)	Rating	Comment
CICS\DB2\COBOL	5
CICS\IMS DB\COBOL	5
CICS\DB2\JAVA	4
CICS\IMS\JAVA	4
CICS Transaction Gateway	4.5
COBOL	5
DEC
IMS DB/DC COBOL	5
JCL (Job Control Language)	5
Legacy System Integration - MVS	4
Legacy System Integration - UNIX	3
Network Computing Framework (NCF)
Telon
Transaction Mgmt - CICS	4
Transaction Mgmt - Encina	4
Transaction Mgmt - IMS	4
Transaction Mgmt - MS TransServer
Transaction Mgmt - Tuxedo
TSO/ISPF	5
VAX
VSAM	4
VTAM
Methodology	Rating	Comment
Global Services Method (GSMethod)	4	This is an IBM technology
Method Blue	3
Object Medthodology (WSDDM, Booch)	3
SEI/CMM (Software Enginerring Inst. / Capability Maturity Model)	2
SOMA (IBM)	3.5	This is an IBM technology
WWPMM (Worldwide Project Management Method)	2
Other	Rating	Comment
4GL - Delphi	2
4GL - Notes	2
4GL - PowerBuilder	3
4GL - VisualBasic	4
ASP	3
C++ Development (ie. VisualC++)	3
COM / DCOM	3
Component Broker	2
CORBA - ORBit
CORBA - Orbix
CORBA - TAO
CORBA - Visigenix
DCE
DNA
EAI
ERP - BAAN
ERP - Lawson
ERP - PeopleSoft
ERP - SAP
Lotus Notes Development (ie. LotusScript)
MQSeries	2
Net.Commerce	3
RMI / IIOP	3
RPG	3
San Francisco Technology
Smalltalk Development (Digitalk)
VA/Smalltalk (IBM)	3
VisualGen (IBM)	3
VERSATA (Rapid Application Development	2
VERSATA (Server side component deployment)
Webmethods, CrossWorld
WebSphere.commerce	3
Product Offerings	Rating	Comment
Secureway	3
WebSphere Host on Demand	3
WebSphere Host Publisher	3
WebSphere Site Analyzer	3
Project Management, Leadership, and Management Tools	Rating	Comment
ABT Project Workbench
Application Development Team Lead	5
Coaching & Mentoring	4
Complex Project Management	2
End-User Training	3
Group Facilitation	3
IT Consulting	4
MS Project	3
Presentation Skills (incl classroom instruction)	4
Project Communications Management
Project Contract Management
Project Control Book
Project Cost Management
Project Integration Management
Project Quality Management
Project Resource Management
Project Risk Management
Project Scope Management
Project Time Management
Proposal Development	3
Quality Assurance
Quality Mgmt
Readiness Assessment	4
Sales Skills (selling, negotiation)	3
Team Leadership	4
Technical Leadership	5
Test (Dev, Mgmt)	4
Testing Team Lead	4
Transition Planning & Consulting
Written & verbal communications	4
Protocols	Rating	Comment
APPC
LDAP	3
SNA
SSL
TCP/IP	3
X.25
SERVER/PLATFORM	Rating	Comment
AIX	3
Apache Server	3
HP/UX	3
IBM HTTP Server	4
IBM OS/390, Z/OS	4
IBM OS/400
IIS/MTS	4
LINUX	3
Lotus Domino	3
Netscape	3
Solaris, Sun OS	3
UNIX	3
VM/CMS	3
WebLogic	2
Websphere Application Server	4
Websphere Application Server Network Deployment	4
WebSphere Edge Server	3
Websphere Enterprise Service Bus	4
WebSphere Everyplace Server	3
WebSphere Personalization Server	3
WebSphere Portal Server	3
Websphere Process Server	4
WIN 95/98, NT, XP	4
SOA	Rating	Comment


Testing & Tracking (Unit, System, Performance & Stress)	Rating	Comment
Candle Host Products (OMEGAMON, etc.)
Compuware
Junit	3
Mercury
Rational Suite	3
Seque (Silk Products)
Test Cases	4
Test Execution	4
Test Script Development	3
Test Strategy	4
WebSphere Test Environment	4
Web Services	Rating	Comment


Additional Skills (PLEASE list all, Insert rows if needed)	Rating	Comment

Work Experience

2009-05-19T10:50:00.001-07:00

1998 (Aug) - 1999 (July) AirTouch Cellular Bellevue, Wa, USA	Overview Roles Systems Analysis, Design, Technical lead Programming, testing,debugging,implementation Technical Environment IBM OS/390, CICS 4.1, IMS 5.1, DB2 5.1, IBM AIX COBOL, DL/1, EZTRIEVE, JOBTRACK (job scheduler), Focus, JCL NT 4.0 Server, Unix, Oracle Projects G/L, Billing, Inventory CAMBAR Financial System Enhancement & Y2K Compliance CAMBAR Job Schedule Performance Tuning Mainframe to Unix Interface CAMBAR Financial System Enhancement & Y2K Compliance Project Successfully enhanced the system to enable the client to add retail outlets and make the system Y2K compliant. The CAMBAR Financial System is a 12 year old accounting system package. It handles Order entry, Inventory control ,account and billing information. It interfaces with other numerous accounting/financial packages. It is written in COBOL, IMS DB, DB2, CICS, EASYTRIEVE, VSAM, and ASSEMBLER. The following are the project requirements: Modify the system to accommodate the significant increase in the number of U.S retail outlets Modify the system to meet Y2K requirements Convert OS/VS COBOL programs to O/S 390 COBOL Convert CICS 2.1 COBOL programs to CICS 4.1 COBOL Convert IMS 2.0 COBOL programs to IMS 5.1 COBOL Modify JCL to accommodate the above conversions The following are some of my duties and responsibilities: Identify systems, programs, JCL to be changed (500 programs/subroutines, 300 JCL) Identify changes to other systems and notify systems owners and discuss alternatives Identify tasks and resources Estimate completion dates and schedule resource requirements Plan and conduct end-user training and mode of implementation Analyze and review required changes and confirm with users and system owners Interview and hire technical resources with the required technical skills Assign tasks to other team members, review/discuss tasks status Peform programming , testing, and debugging Prepare weekly status report for review by management Prepare and implement test plan, test data, test procedures Prepare implementation plan including backout procedures CAMBAR Job Schedule Performance Tuning Project Successfully reduced batch run time from 7 hours to 12 hours. This enabled employees in the New York office to do something usefull starting at 8:00 AM instead of waiting until 12:00 PM or later to accept and process orders. The batch portion of the CAMBAR Financial System runs everynight for about 12 hours. If any problem occurs during the night, the daily on-line order entry operations is delayed. Clients cannot place orders and the system cannot be used resulting in substantial loss of business. To prevent and minimize downtimes and the resulting business losses, the nightly runtime was reduced from 12 hours to 7 hours. This was done as follows: Identify and modify jobs (JCL) that consume the most time and optimize it Identify and remove duplicate and un-neccesary jobs steps Re-sequence the job schedule to group all critical jobs ahead of the schedule and the non-critical jobs at the end of the schedule. Eliminate redundant file backup steps Mainframe GL to Unix Interface Project The UNIX G/L Systems is an accounting package that was just recently installed. It replaced a Mainframe G/L System. It is written using Oracle. The following are the project requirements: Feed the new UNIX G/L System with G/L data similar to the Mainframe based G/L system Produce audit trail and control and balance reports similar to the ones currently being produced The following are some of my duties and responsibilities: Identify data, data format, and record layouts acceptable by the new UNIX G/L System Identify data sources, data/file conversion required to make the Mainframe data acceptable to the New UNIX G/L System Estimate completion dates and schedule resource requirements Select programming tools (COBOL for data/file conversion and EASYTRIEVE for Reporting) Perform programming, testing, debugging, unit/system testing Setup backup and recovery procedures
1998 (Feb-July) Connext Power Seattle, washington, USA	Overview Roles Systems Analysis, design Programming, testing,debugging,implementation Technical Environment IBM 3090, OS/MVS Windows NT 4.0, Micro-Focus Cobol, XDB Database, Visualage Smalltalk COBOL II, DB2, CICS, QMF, TSO/ISPF,CLIST Platinum, Expediter, Intertest Projects Accounts Receivable Billing G/L Billing & A/R On-Line Systems The above Systems were developed using Visualage for Smalltalk as the GUI component running on Windows NT, IBM Mainframe COBOL/CICS as the application server, and IBM Mainframe DB2 as the data server. This architecture represent an N-tier model . Development work was done primarily on Windows NT workstations and final testing done on the IBM Mainframe The following are some of my duties and responsibilities: Identify user requirements and translate into user specifications Translate user specifications into programs and subroutines. Estimate development effort required and completion dates Identify which existing subroutines to use, error-checking required and DB2 tables/views to set up. Perform programming, testing, and debugging Prepare and implement test plans and review test results with users
1994(May) - 1998(Feb) Reliant Technologies Group, Inc. Burnaby, BC, Canada	Overview Roles Systems Analysis, design, Project Management, Technical Lead Programming, testing,debugging,implementation Technical Environment IBM 3090, OS/MVS, IBM AIX COBOL II, DB2, CICS, QMF, TSO/ISPF,CLIST, IMS DC, ORACLE PLATINUM, EXPEDITER, INTERTEST, TELON Windows NT 4.0 ACCESS, WORD, EXCEL, VBA Visual Basic Projects Teleform Project Wireless Data Access (CDPD Modems) Proof of Concept Project RACE Insurance Premium Assessments, Accidents Analysis/Prevention Photo Radar System, Courts System, Electronics Payment System Merchandising, Direct Store Delivery, Warehousing Teleform Project Every year, the CLIENT hires about 50 temporary clerical help to help manually enter data into a computerized system. This activity last for about 2 months, after which the temporary help are laid-off. Due to the high cost and disruptive nature of this process, it was decided to automate this yearly activity. TELEFORM, a software package, was considered as a viable solution: it will read data from the form (forms sent via fax, e-mail or regular mail) and converts it into a text file. This text file will then be used to update a Mainframe-based system. The following are the project requirements: Install TELEFORM to process the incoming forms (via fax, e-mail, regular mail) Extract the data from the forms and create a file to feed the Mainframe System The following are some of my duties and responsibilities: Identify data, data format, and record layouts acceptable by the Mainframe System Coordinate with other in-house technical experts (Networking, Security, etc.) to get their input, review, and approval of the project and the proposed methodologies to be applied Identify data sources, data/file conversion required to translate TELEFORM file into acceptable Mainframe file Select programming tools (VISUAL BASIC to convert TELEFORM file to Mainframe formatted file, COBOL to update Mainframe DB2 databases and produce Management Reports, IBM ) Design and develop VISUAL BASIC programs to convert the text file produced by TELEFORM into a file readable by a Mainframe Cobol program. Design and setup the JCL to automatically run VISUAL BASIC programs on a PC, upload the resulting PC file from the PC to the IBM Mainframe, and run a Cobol/DB2 program on the Mainframe withou any user/operator intervention. Perform programming, testing, debugging, unit/system testing, implementation Setup backup and recovery procedures Wireless Data Access (CDPD Modems) Proof of Concept Project Field auditors require access to Head Office Mainframe information from anywhere. Currently, whenever field auditors require information from Head Office, they have to go to the nearest facility where a phone jack connection is available for their laptops. This could be miles from the object being audited (i.e, a fishing vessel out at sea). The following are the project requirements: Enable Field Auditors to access Head Office information wherever they may be through their computer laptops Prove that the technology is doable The following are some of my duties and responsibilities: Helped identify CDPD Modem as a viable wireless communication tool. Interview field auditors to determine information requirements Designed and developed a VISUAL BASIC program to accept input from field auditors, retrieve the requested information from the Head Office data base (DB2 on the Mainframe), and display it on the field auditors laptop. Set up test DB2 tables, UNIX gateways, ODBC parameters, TCP/IP connections RACE Optimization Project Reduced quarterly file conversion effort from 1 week to a few hours. RACE is a management reporting system. It is a laptop-based system written in MS Access 2.0. Every quarter, data is retrieved from an IBM Mainframe database, converted to MS Access readable file, and then loaded into an MS Access database on an NT Server. Each field auditors will then download their specific files from the NT Server. Every quarter, a considerable amount of effort is expended to complete the whole process. Automated various Management Reporting Systems using FTP, REXEC, MS IIS 3.0 and MS Access. Automation reduced the time required to download DB2 data into laptops from 5 days to 3 hours. Increased data download frequency from Quarterly to monthly. As a result, data used by field officers became more up-to-date.
1994 (Jan-May) SRI Burnaby, BC, Canada	Overview Roles Systems Analysis, design, programming Technical Environment IBM 3090, OS/MVS COBOL, CICS, TSO/ISPF,CLIST, VSAM EASYTRIEVE, ACCESS, WORD, EXCEL Projects Billing System Project Billing System Project The western Canadian provinces Telcos decided to integrate their individual Billing Systems. The following are my duties and responsibilities for the BC Billing System: Identify all the programs that contains hard-coded values and document the type, value, and purpose of these hard-coded values. Identify the files, databases that contains BC-specific values and document the type, value, and purpose of these BC-specific values. Design, present, and document alternative solutions to replace the hard-coded and BC-specific values. These solutions should be able to accommodate the varying requirements of the participating Telcos.
1992(Nov) -1994(Dec) ISM-BC Surrey, BC, Canada	Overview Roles Technical Systems programming, Analysis, and design Technical Environment IBM 3090, OS/MVS COBOL, CICS, TSO/ISPF,CLIST, VSAM, ADABAS, NATURAL, ENDEAVOR EASYTRIEVE, ACCESS, WORD, EXCEL, VBA Projects Accounts Payable(Software AG ) Project Accounts Payable(Software AG ) Project The CLIENT recently purchased an A/P software package from Software AG. This is written in COBOL/NATURAL, ADABAS, and EASYTRIEVE. My primary responsibility is to set up the A/P Job Schedule. Identify the tasks and group the tasks into daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly etc. as the case may be. Identify system dependencies: which task must run before/after a specific task. Identify file dependencies: which file to accept from other systems and which files to create for other system Identify and estimate data storage requirements, processing time Design and setup backup and recovery procedures (daily, weekly, inter-job backups) Set up and test the Job Schedule, file interfaces, volume requirements Perform stress testing Provide analysis, programming, technical, and training support on a daily basis
1990(Mar) - 1992(Nov) IBM Canada Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Overview Roles Systems Analysis, design, Project Management, Technical Lead Programming, testing,debugging,implementation Technical Environment IBM 3090, OS/MVS PL/1, CICS, DB2, SQL, QMF,IMS/DB, TSO/ISPF,CLIST, VSAM Projects EDI Project for the Supply/Demand and Distribution Systems Miscellaneious Accounting Systems (Inventory, Order Entry) EDI Supply and Demand Distribution System Automation Project The company wanted to shorten the order/delivery lifecycle from a few weeks to days. In addition,the company wants to track orders from the time the order was placed to the time the goods are received at the warehouse. Previously, orders were handled manually. Individual orders were entered into the company’s order entry system. These orders are then printed on hardcopy and then sent by priority mail to different suppliers. The suppliers in turn enter the orders into their own order entry system, fills the order, and ship the goods. They also send the invoice via regular mail. Upon receiving the invoice, the buyer enters the invoice details in their computerized system and prints Orders/Shipped Details Report. By this time, a few weeks would have gone by. The solution was to automate order submission and order feedback using DB2, batch QMF, and Job Scheduler(JCL). The following were some of my duties and responsibilities: Study the buyer’s and the suppliers’s order entry systems Prepare a Conceptual Design Document outlining the findings and confirming findings with users and technical staff Prepare a Technical Design Document outlining the proposed technical solution Create the required DB2 tables/views and batch QMF procedures Develop, test, and implement the proposed technical solution to update Supplier’s DB2 table with no manual intervention Develop, test, and implement the proposed technical solution to retrieve invoice data from the Supplier’s DB2 table and update buyer’s shipped orders DB2 table directly with no manual intervention
1987(Apr) - 1990(Jan) BC Hydro Vancouver, BC, Canada	Overview Roles Systems Analysis, design, Project Management, Technical Lead Technical Systems programming, Analysis, and design Technical Environment IBM 3090, OS/MVS, IBM PC PL/1, COBOL, CICS,TSO/ISPF,CLIST,REXX DB2, SQL, QMF, IMS DB/DC, ORACLE, TELON Projects Business Management System Corporate Financial Reporting System G/L Online Audit Trail System BC Hydro Dam Project Control System Westech Invoicing System The following were some of my duties and responsibilities: Played various roles in the above projects: Project leader, systems analyst, programmer. Creation of a Prototype and the analysis, design, and development of the GL On-Line Audit Trail System Analysis, design, and Development of the GL Batch Reporting system Estimated the project resources required Prepared systems, data flow diagrams, program structure charts and documentation Present design walkthru’s of proposed systems design to end-users as well as to other technical IT staff (systems analyst, DBA’s and Systems Architects) Prepare test plans, test data, and test data bases as well as the optimization of DB2/SQL statements Design and optimized DB2 tables as well as designing CICS screens and batch reports
1980(Dec) - 1987(Feb) Suncor OilSands Co. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	Overview Roles Programming, Analysis, design, testing, debugging Technical Environment IBM 370 DOS/VS COBOL, TSO/ISPF,CLIST, VSAM, Projects Payroll/HR (Cyborg Payroll/Personnel System) G/L, A/P (General Electric) Payroll/HR(Cyborg Payroll/Personnel System) Project The company purchased a Payroll/HR package from Cyborg Systems to replace a 10 year old in-house written package that can no longer reliably handle the rapid growth and the unionization of the employees. My primary responsibility was to migrate the functionality, data, and outputs from the old payroll system to the new Cyborg Payroll System Identify the files and reports currently produced by the old payroll system and confirm with users whether they are still required. Formulate strategies to reproduce the required files/reports. Plan the installation activities Develop implementation strategies Identify tasks and resources Estimate completion dates and schedule resource requirements Plan and conduct end-user training and mode of implementation Identify and estimate reports and master file conversion efforts G/L & A/P Systems Provide analysis, programming, technical, training, and system support on an on-going basis.

Tennis Racquets info

2009-05-05T16:57:00.001-07:00

Tennis Racket Comfort level comparison
Tennis Racket Power Level comparison
Weights (ounces and grams )
Tennis elbow
Strings/Racket
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Wilson Hammer 6.2 95 (skunk) tennis racket including case $55

Tennis Racket Comfort level comparison

Tennis Racquet	Comfort level

HEAD Agassi Radical Limited Edition	80
Head Flexpoint Radical Midplus	80
Head Flexpoint Radical Oversize	80
Head Liquidmetal Radical MP	83
Head Liquidmetal Radical Oversize	83
Head MicroGel Radical MP	84
Head MicroGel Radical OS	84

Prince NXG Graphite Oversize	76

ProKennex Ionic Ki 5 Racquets	78
ProKennex Ionic Ki 5x Racquets	71
ProKennex Kinetic Pro 7g	82

Wilson nCode nSix-One 95 (16x18 string pattern)	82

Kinetic Pro 5G

Head Size:
100 sq. in. / 645 sq. cm.

Length: 27 inches / 69 cm

Strung Weight: 11.7oz / 332g

Balance: 8pts Head Light

Swingweight: 318

Stiffness: 65

Beam Width: 22mm Straight Beam

Composition: 100% Ultra High Modulus Graphite with Kinetic System Technology

Power Level: Low-Medium

Swing Speed: Moderate-Fast

Grip Type: Perforated Cushion Grip

String Pattern:
16 Mains / 20 Crosses
Mains skip: 8T,8H
One Piece
No shared holes

String Tension: 55-68 pounds

Customize PK 5G to match Rad LE weight and swingweight

add .4 oz lead weight at 21'' from butt cap

The Kinetic Pro 5G Standard maintains the best control/ maneuverability ratio in the ProKennex line. A head light balance and standard 27 inch length mix well with the 100sq. inch head size. It all adds up to a player's racquet with a little more power than most control categorized frames. Spin is easy to generate. Advanced players noted how easy it was to whip the racquet head through the contact zone for some extra pace and spin. Mix in the solid feel of Kinetic Technology and you have the most popular Kinetic racquet ProKennex has produced. A nice choice for 4.0 to 6.0 level all-court players with fast swing types or hard hitters with joint/elbow problems.

Head Agassi LE

Technical Specifications
Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	107 square inches	690 square centimeters
Weight	12.1 ounces	343 grams
Balance Point	12.75 inches 32 centimeters	6pts Head Light
Construction	21 mm Straight Beam
Composition	Graphite
String Pattern	18 Mains / 19 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	63	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	338	Range: 200-400

Wilson Nsix-One 95 (16x18)

Technical Specifications
Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	95 square inches	613 square centimeters
Weight	12.2 ounces	346 grams
Balance Point	12.25 inches 31 centimeters	10pts Head Light
Construction	22 mm straight beam
Composition	10% nCoded Hyper Carbon / 75% nCoded High Modulus Graphite / 15% Kevlar
String Pattern	16 Mains / 18 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	65	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	330	Range: 200-400

ProKennex Ionic Ki 5 Racquets (78)

Head Size:
100 sq. in. / 645 sq. cm.

Length: 27 inches / 69 cm

Strung Weight: 11.8oz / 335g

Balance: 7pts Head Light

Swingweight: 325

Stiffness: 61

Beam Width: 22mm Straight Beam

Composition: 100% Ultra High Modulus Graphite with Kinetic System Technology

Power Level: Low-Medium

Swing Speed: Moderate-Fast

Grip Type: Perforated Cushion Grip

String Pattern:
16 Mains / 20 Crosses
Mains skip: 8T,8H
One Piece
No shared holes

String Tension: 52-68 pounds

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

The Ki 5 is a solid feeling player's racquet that offers some useful pop and good access to spin. At 11.8 ounces, there's some nice mass behind each shot. Everything is kept maneuverable by a player friendly 7 points head light balance. In play, the Ki 5 rewards from all areas of the court making it a great choice for the all court player. We found some noticeable power off the ground and on serve, resulting in good pace and weight of shot. When hitting topspin shots with this update to the Pro 5G, we found a little extra kick without any additional effort. Volleys felt crisp and precise with noticeably good stability and comfort. Player's looking for an arm friendly racquet with plenty to offer from all areas of the court should definitely take the Ki 5 for a test drive. Best suited to 4.0 to 7.0 level players.

ProKennex Ionic Ki 15 PSE Racquets

Head Size:
105 sq. in. / 677 sq. cm.

Length: 27.25 inches / 69 cm

Strung Weight: 11.5oz / 326g

Balance: 5.2pts Head Light

Swingweight: 327

Stiffness: 66

Beam Width: 25 mm Head/23 mm Shaft

Composition: 100% High Modulus Graphite

Power Level: Medium High

Swing Speed: Moderate-Fast

Grip Type: Perforated Synthetic

String Pattern:
16 Mains / 19 Crosses
Mains skip: 7T,9T,8H
One Piece
No shared holes

String Tension: 52-68 pounds

The Ionic Ki 15 PSE offers a solid amount of controllable power and a generous sweetspot. For its Ionic line, ProKennex has updated its Kinetic technology and the Ki 15 PSE offers lots of comfort and stability without any sacrifice in feel. We found good access to topspin and slice with this one on both groundstrokes and serves. Flat hitters also found good accuracy and weight of shot from the baseline. At net this racquet feels solid, stable and very comfortable. The Ki 15 PSE is a versatile racquet that will suit a variety of playing styles and levels. Stronger beginners and intermediates will benefit from the heft and stability offered with many of our playtesters stating this would be a good racquet for the improving player. 4.5+ players with moderate swing speeds should also enjoy this racquet.

ProKennex Ionic Ki 5x Racquets (71 Comfort level)

Midplus Specs

Head Size:
100 sq. in. / 645 sq. cm.

Length: 27.5 inches / 70 cm

Strung Weight: 11.7oz / 332g

Balance: 9pts Head Light

Swingweight: 330

Stiffness: 62

Beam Width: 22mm Straight Beam

Composition: 100% Ultra High Modulus Graphite with Ionic Kinetic System Technology

Power Level: Low-Medium

Swing Speed: Moderate-Fast

Grip Type: Perforated Cushion Grip

String Pattern:
16 Mains / 20 Crosses
Mains skip: 8T,8H
One Piece
No shared holes

String Tension: 52-68 pounds

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

ProKennex Kinetic Pro 7g (82 Comfort level)

Technical Specifications
Length	27.5 inches	70 centimeters
Head Size	100 square inches	645 square centimeters
Weight	11.7 ounces	332 grams
Balance Point	12.625 inches 32 centimeters	9pts Head Light
Construction	22mm Maximum Width
Composition	100% Ultra High Modulus Graphite with Kinetic System Technology
String Pattern	16 Mains / 20 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	66	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	335	Range: 200-400
Manueverability	63

HEAD Agassi Radical Limited Edition (80 comfort level)

Technical Specifications
Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	107 square inches	690 square centimeters
Weight	12.1 ounces	343 grams
Balance Point	12.75 inches 32 centimeters	6pts Head Light
Construction	21 mm Straight Beam
Composition	Graphite
String Pattern	18 Mains / 19 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	63	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	338	Range: 200-400

Agassi Radical Limited Edition Combined Scores

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Prince Graphite NXG OS (76)

Technical Specifications
Length	27.5 inches	70 centimeters
Head Size	107 square inches	690 square centimeters
Weight	11.9 ounces	337 grams
Balance Point	12.375 inches 31 centimeters	11pts Head Light
Construction	20 mm Straight Beam
Composition	Graphite / Titanium / Tungsten / Carbon
String Pattern	16 Mains / 19 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	63	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	328	Range: 200-400
Manueverability	0

Prince Graphite NXG OS

Babolat AeroPro Drive Cortex Standard scores (81)

Technical Specifications
Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	100 square inches	645 square centimeters
Weight	11.3 ounces	320 grams
Balance Point	12.875 inches 33 centimeters	5pts Head Light
Construction	23-26 mm
Composition	High Modulus Graphite
String Pattern	16 Mains / 19 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	67	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	324	Range: 200-400

Babolat AeroPro Drive Cortex Standard scores

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Wilson nCode nSix-One 95 (comfort level 82)

Technical Specifications
Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	95 square inches	613 square centimeters
Weight	12.2 ounces	346 grams
Balance Point	12.25 inches 31 centimeters	10pts Head Light
Construction	22 mm straight beam
Composition	10% nCoded Hyper Carbon / 75% nCoded High Modulus Graphite / 15% Kevlar
String Pattern	16 Mains / 18 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	65	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	330	Range: 200-400

Head Flexpoint Radical Midplus (80 comfort level)

Technical Specifications
Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	98 square inches	632 square centimeters
Weight	11.1 ounces	315 grams
Balance Point	13.25 inches 34 centimeters	2pts Head Light
Construction	21 mm Straight Beam
Composition	LiquidMetal Titanium / Graphite and Piezzo Electric Fibers
String Pattern	18 Mains / 20 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	63	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	330	Range: 200-400

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Head Flexpoint Radical Oversize (80 comfort level)

Technical Specifications
Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	107 square inches	690 square centimeters
Weight	11.3 ounces	320 grams
Balance Point	13 inches 33 centimeters	4pts Head Light
Construction	21 mm Straight Beam
Composition	LiquidMetal Titanium / Graphite and Piezzo Electric Fibers
String Pattern	18 Mains / 19 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	58	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	334	Range: 200-400

Head Flexpoint Radical Oversize (80 comfort level)

HEAD Agassi Radical Limited Edition (80 comfort level)

Technical Specifications
Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	107 square inches	690 square centimeters
Weight	12.1 ounces	343 grams
Balance Point	12.75 inches 32 centimeters	6pts Head Light
Construction	21 mm Straight Beam
Composition	Graphite
String Pattern	18 Mains / 19 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	63	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	338	Range: 200-400

Head Agassi

Head MicroGel Radical MP (comfort level 84)

Midplus Specs

Head Size:
98 sq. in. / 632 sq. cm.

Length: 27 inches / 69 cm

Strung Weight: 11oz / 312g

Balance: 2pts Head Light

Swingweight: 315

Stiffness: 57

Beam Width: 21 mm Straight Beam

Composition: Microgel / Graphite

Power Level: Low

Swing Speed: Fast

Grip Type: HydroSorb

String Pattern:
18 Mains / 20 Crosses
Mains skip: 9T,8H,10H
Two Piece
No shared holes

String Tension: 52-62 pounds

Head MicroGel Radical MP scores

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Head Liquidmetal Radical MP (83)

Technical Specifications
Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	98 square inches	632 square centimeters
Weight	11.2 ounces	318 grams
Balance Point	13 inches 33 centimeters	4pts Head Light
Construction	21 mm Straight Beam
Composition	LiquidMetal Titanium / Graphite and Piezzo Electric Fibers
String Pattern	18 Mains / 20 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	64	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	325	Range: 200-400
Manueverability	N/A

Head Liquidmetal Radical Midplus Combined Scores

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Head Liquidmetal Radical Oversize (comfort level 83)

Technical Specifications
Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	107 square inches	690 square centimeters
Weight	11.2 ounces	318 grams
Balance Point	13.125 inches 33 centimeters	3pts Head Light
Construction	21 mm Straight Beam
Composition	LiquidMetal Titanium / Graphite and Piezzo Electric Fibers
String Pattern	18 Mains / 19 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	58	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	330	Range: 200-400
Manueverability	N/A

Head Liquidmetal Radical Oversize Combined Scores

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Wilson nCode nSix-One 95 (comfort level 82)

Technical Specifications
Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	95 square inches	613 square centimeters
Weight	12.2 ounces	346 grams
Balance Point	12.25 inches 31 centimeters	10pts Head Light
Construction	22 mm straight beam
Composition	10% nCoded Hyper Carbon / 75% nCoded High Modulus Graphite / 15% Kevlar
String Pattern	16 Mains / 18 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	65	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	330	Range: 200-400

Wilson nCode nSix-One 95

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

ProKennex Kinetic Pro 7g (82)

Technical Specifications
Length	27.5 inches	70 centimeters
Head Size	100 square inches	645 square centimeters
Weight	11.7 ounces	332 grams
Balance Point	12.625 inches 32 centimeters	9pts Head Light
Construction	22mm Maximum Width
Composition	100% Ultra High Modulus Graphite with Kinetic System Technology
String Pattern	16 Mains / 20 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	66	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	335	Range: 200-400
Manueverability	63

Review

Prince NXG Graphite Oversize (76)

Technical Specifications
Length	27.5 inches	70 centimeters
Head Size	107 square inches	690 square centimeters
Weight	11.9 ounces	337 grams
Balance Point	12.375 inches 31 centimeters	11pts Head Light
Construction	20 mm Straight Beam
Composition	Graphite / Titanium / Tungsten / Carbon
String Pattern	16 Mains / 19 Crosses

Babolat RDC Ratings
	Score	Grade
Flex Rating	63	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	328	Range: 200-400
Manueverability	0

Review

Prince NXG Graphite Oversize

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Prince EXO3 Rebel 95 Scores (82)

Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	95 square inches	613 square centimeters
Weight	12.3 ounces	349 grams
Balance Point	12.375 inches 31 centimeters	9pts Head Light
Construction	20 mm Straight Beam
Composition	100% Graphite
String Pattern	18 Mains / 20 Crosses



Flex Rating	60	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	337	Range: 200-400

Review

Prince EXO3 Rebel 95 Scores (82)

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	100 square inches	645 square centimeters
Weight	11.3 ounces	320 grams
Balance Point	12.875 inches 33 centimeters	5pts Head Light
Construction	23-22-22 mm Tapered Beam
Composition	GraphitExtreme / Copper / Titanium / Tungsten
String Pattern	16 Mains / 19 Crosses



Flex Rating	70	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	327	Range: 200-400

Review

Speedport Black scores (84)

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	100 square inches	645 square centimeters
Weight	11.2 ounces	318 grams
Balance Point	13.25 inches 34 centimeters	2pts Head Light
Construction	23-25-22 mm Tapered Beam
Composition	High Modulus Graphite with Titanium and Tungsten
String Pattern	16 Mains / 19 Crosses



Flex Rating	64	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	326	Range: 200-400

Review

Prince O3 Speedport White Midplus Racquet

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Prince O3 Speedport Red (82)

Length	27.25 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	105 square inches	677 square centimeters
Weight	10.5 ounces	298 grams
Balance Point	13.5 inches 34 centimeters	1pts Head Light
Construction	23-25-23 mm Tapered Beam
Composition	GraphitExtreme / Copper / Titanium / Tungsten
String Pattern	16 Mains / 19 Crosses



Flex Rating	65	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	321	Range: 200-400

Review

Prince O3 Speedport Red scores

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Prince Ozone Pro Tour (77)

Length	27 inches	69 centimeters
Head Size	100 square inches	645 square centimeters
Weight	12.1 ounces	343 grams
Balance Point	12.625 inches 32 centimeters	7pts Head Light
Construction	18-20-18 mm Tapered Beam
Composition	Carbon Wave Matrix Constructions
String Pattern	18 Mains / 20 Crosses



Flex Rating	65	Range: 0-100
Swing Weight	324	Range: 200-400

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Prince Ozone Pro Tour Scores

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Tennis Racket Power Level comparison

Racquet Features	Pro Kennex Ki 5 PSE (Kinetic Ionic 5 PSE)	Pro Kennex Ki 5 (Kinetic Ionic 5)	Pro Kennex Kinetic Pro 7g	Pro Kennex Kinetic Pro 5g	Wilson nSix One 95 (68 holes)	Wilson Hammer 6.2 95 (old one)
Power (USRSA index)	2273	1947	2266	1947	2125	1944
Swingweight(kgcm^2)	335	309	332	314	329	330
Headsize(in^2)	100	100	100	100	95	95
Flex (RDC units)	67	63	65	62	68	62
Weight (grams) 9.72 oz	370g/13oz	324g/11.4oz	342g/12.01oz	334g/11.7oz	347g/12.2oz	277g/9.8 oz
Length (in)	27.125	27	27.5	27	27	27
Balance (cm)	32	32.25	32	31.5	32	37.5
(SRP US$)	$180	$180	$150	$150	$200	$160

Racquet Features	Prince NXG Graphite MP	Prince NXG Graphite OS	Head Protector MP	Prince EX03 Graphite	Pro Kennex Ki 15 PSE (Kinetic Ionic 15 PSE)
Power (USRSA index)	2097	2337	2235	2119	2422
Swingweight(kgcm^2)	310	325	320	321	317
Headsize(in^2)	100	107	102	100	105
Flex (RDC units)	66	64	66	66	71
Weight (grams)	336g/11.9oz	336g/11.9oz	282g/9.9oz	322g/11.4oz	325g/11.5oz
Length (in)	27.25	27.5	27.375	27	27.25
Balance (cm)	32	31.5	36.75	33.90	32.75
(SRP US$)	$180		$180	$150

Racquet Features	Babolat AeroPro Drive(Nadal)	Prince 03 speedport tour	Prince EXO3 Red 105	Pro Kennex Ki 15 PSE (Kinetic Ionic 15 PSE)	Pro Kennex Type C 98 Redondo Edition
Power (USRSA index)	2268	2113	2354	2422	1723
Swingweight(kgcm^2)	324	330	317	317	314
Headsize(in^2)	100	97	105	105	98
Flex (RDC units)	70	66	69	71	56
Weight (grams)	322g/11.4oz	335g	297/10.5oz	325g/11.5oz	342
Length (in)	27	27	27.25	27.25
Balance (cm)	32.8	31.95
(SRP US$)

Weights (ounces and grams )

28.35 grams = 1 ounce ???

1 cent = 2.35 grams

12 cents = 1 ounce

6.5 inches lead = 1 ounce (3.25 inches = .5 oz)

16 inches magnetic tape = 1 ounce

Ounces to grams Conversion Table
1 ounce = 28.35 grams 2 ounces = 56.699 grams 3 ounces = 85.049 grams 4 ounces = 113.398 grams 5 ounces = 141.748 grams 6 ounces = 170.097 grams 7 ounces = 198.447 grams 8 ounces = 226.796 grams	9 ounces = 255.146 grams 10 ounces = 283.495 grams 11 ounces = 311.845 grams 12 ounces = 340.194 grams 13 ounces = 368.544 grams 14 ounces = 396.893grams 15ounces = 425.243grams 16 ounces = 453.592 grams

There are 16 ounces in an avoirdupois pound. In 1958 the US (United States) and countries of the Commonwealth of Nations defined the mass of the international pound to be 0.453 592 37 kilograms. Since 1958, the international ounce is defined to be equal to about 28.349523 grams. The ounce is commonly used as a unit of mass in the US. While imperial units have been officially abolished in the UK, the ounce still remains as a unit of mass in some applications.

Leather grips can enhance the "feel" of a racquet in a number of ways. --The feel of the bevels for sure, but also the feel of the ball coming off the strings. Some leather grips can also add weight to the handle, rendering a more head-light balance. Here are some specs on grip weights and other items that may help you determine some variables that affect weight and balance:
Fairway Leather - 25g
Wilson Leather - 22g
Head Leather - 23g
Pacific leather -18g
Volkl Leather -30.4g
All of the above are untrimmed, straight from the package
Gamma Hi-Tech Perforated Replacement Grip - 19g/.67 oz [trimmed to fit]
Babolat "0" vibration dampener - 3.8g/.135 oz
Wilson Pro Feel vibration dampener - 2.5g/.090 oz
#10 rubber band - .7g/.025 oz
16g string in 18 X 20 pattern - 15.9g/.56 oz
Yonex Super Grap overwrap - 5.7g/.20 oz
Wilson Butt cap w/ removable window - 10g/.355 oz
Volkl Soft Butt Cap - 9.4g/.330 oz
Elasto Cross II - 2.3g/.082 oz.[entire contents less applicator]

Tennis elbow

How I cured my Tennis Elbow/Golfers elbow

I have had TE/GE for more than 1 year and 2 months. It started Feb 2008. TE is almost gone (about 90% gone) but GE is still 25% active.

Here's what i did to cure my TE.

- rested for 5 months.

- switched to ProKennex 5G from Wilson NSix-One 95

- switched from a polyester string to multi-filament string

- changed string tension from 60 lbs to 45 lbs.

- changed from 1HBH to 2HBH. My 2HBH is now significantly better (more powerful, more offensive) than my previous 1HBH, which is mostly defensive.

- changed from compact/fast swing to longer/slower swing and letting the racket do some of the work

- changed from powering the ball just using my wrist/arm to using my entire body (hips, shoulder turn, arms/wrist)

- started to learn 2HFH (2 handed forehand). This is only temporary, unless my 2HFH becomes much better than my 1HFH.

- changed grip from semi-western to maybe extreme eastern grip

- loosen my grip. Before, i grip the handle so tightly as if choking somebody

- reduced extreme topspin strokes

- strenghted my wrist, arms, shoulders using weights

- started running to help me get into the right position when hitting

- stopped competitive play, just rallies, no serving involve

- not hitting the ball as hard as before (maybe 30% reduction)

- Did stretching, massaging

Did ProKennex 5G cure my severe tennis elbow?

After using 5G for almost a year, here is what i learned.

-Exercise self-discipline and self-control. When in pain, don't play. Rest. I failed this test. I continued playing in spite of arm pain hoping that it will go away. It did not. It got worse to the extent that i cannot even lift a cup of coffee, cannot even open the door because i cannot twist the doorknob, cannot even shake hands because of the pain, and cannot even hold the racket. Only then did i stop playing tennis. But it was too late. I damaged my tendons so severely that it took 6 months of complete rest before i was able to use my hands again.

So here is what i learned to cure my tennis elbow:

-No tennis racket can cure a severe tennis elbow, only complete rest can. I rested for about 6 months.

-When you feel tennis elbow pain while playing, stop and rest. Don't keep playing with tennis elbow pain, even if using 5G.

-Use 2HB. This helps a lot.

-Hit with less topspin. Generating heavy topspin puts tremendous stress on your arms.

-Hit the ball as softly as you can, using only enough pace to get the ball over the net. Don't be tempted to kill the ball for a winner.

-Add weight to the head of 5G (1 oz) to offset loss of power due to slower swing. It also makes the racket more stable.

-Consider using Prokennex KI15 PSE to gain more power without swinging faster

-Always ice/massage your arms after playing

-Use arm-friendly strings at very low tension (natural gut, multifilament strings, 17/18 gauge) strung at 40lbs.

-Don't use stiff strings like polyester/kevlar

-Don't use light, head-heavy, and stiff rackets (under 10oz, more than 2 pts head-heavy, more than 65 flex rating)

-Use heavy (as heavy as you can handle), head-light, and flexible rackets ((over 10oz, more than 2 pts head-light, under 65 flex rating)

-Use tennis rackets engineered for comfort (Pro-kennex, etc).

-Don't swing faster to generate more power. Instead use a bigger head, a looser string, and/or a heavier racket (in that order of preference).

-Don't play competitive tennis. Just rally.

-Use underhanded serve because it is much easier on the arm compared to the usual serving motion.

Long Term use:

I have been using PK 5G (Head Protector string, 40 lbs) for almost a year and I haven't found any other racket that comes close to 5G in terms of comfort. The difference in comfort is night and day.

I have tried the following rackets and none comes close to PK 5G in terms of comfort:

- Wilson Nsix-One 95, Head Protector string, 35 lbs.

- Head Agassi Radical LE, Head Protector string, 40 lbs

- Babolat Pure Drive, Kevlar/Gut string, 55 lbs

- Babolat AeroPro Drive, poly, 55 lbs

If you have tennis elbow, use PK 5G.

Wilson NSix-One 95 (16x18)

I bought a Wilson NSix-One 95 (16x18) based on a TW review. I had it strung with poly at 55 lbs. 3-4 months later i developed severe tennis elbow.

I used a wooden tennis racket before for more than 15 years and never got tennis elbow.

i have to stop playing tennis for about 5 months due to the pain. I resumed playing after 6 months using a ProKennex 5G tennis racket which is significantly better

than the Wilson NSix-One 95 for tennis elbow.

I re-strung my Wilson racket using a very soft multi strung at 35 lbs hoping it will become more comfortable. However, it did not work. The Wilson racket still feels very harsh on my arms.

I decided to sell my Wilson racket and buy another ProKennex 5G.

If you currenly have tennis elbow or beginning to have one, use PK 5G.

Date	Description
2007	Started 2HBH (2 handed backhand)
2009-04-20	Started 2HFH (2 handed forehand) TE not completely healed. I can play tennis but my right arm gets re-injured easily.

Right Arm Problem (August 2008)

I think i have the following problems:

Tennis elbow
Golfer's elbow
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Muscle knots

Background

I have been playing tennis for 25 years using an old wooden tennis racket. No arm problems whatsoever.

In July 2007 I bought a new Wilson tennis racket strung with polyester. This is a stiff and very powerful racket.

4 months later, in November, 2007, I notice my tennis arm getting sore. However, I kept playing tennis. I rest my arm for a few days but continued playing.

I only stopped playing tennis when the pain became so severe i cannot even sleep at night. This is when I felt the symptoms below.

Symptoms (Right hand)	Feb. 2008	Aug 2008
Pain when shaking hands	Yes	No more
Pain when opening doorknob	Yes	No more
Stiff elbow	Yes	Yes - but better
Muscle pain outer arm below elbow	Yes	No more
Muscle pain inner arm below elbow	Yes	Yes-but less
Pain inner side of elbow (golfer's elbow)	Yes	Yes-but less
Pain inner side of elbow (golfer's elbow) when doing bicep curl	Yes	Yes-but less
Pain inner side of elbow (golfer's elbow) when pushing my fingers against the wall	Yes	Yes-but less
Pain outer side of elbow (tennis elbow)	Yes	No more
Pain outer side of elbow (tennis elbow) when picking things up with palm facing down	Yes	No more
Pain outer side of elbow (tennis elbow) when lifting weights with palms facing down	Yes	No more
Shooting pain inner side of elbow	Yes	Yes-but less
Pinky and ring finger gets numb once in a while (cubital tunnel syndrome)	Yes	Yes-but less often

Treatment (Right arm)

I applied the following treatment:

Completely stop playing tennis for 4 months (Feb - May 2008)
Do stretching
Do DIY massage (do it yourself)
Do heat therapy (soak arm in hot water for 25 minutes)
Do weight-lifting (5 - 10 lbs weights)
Started playing tennis (2 hours) after 5 months..Pain came back. So rest again.
Started practicing tennis against the wall using two handed backhand/forehand (May - June 2008)
Started practising tennis against the wall using left hand alone (June-Aug 2008)

Current - August 2008

Still cannot play Tennis as before. My right-arm gets re-injured easily.

to buy

spenco polysobr cross trainer - tw
band-it - tw
pro-kennex ki5

Strings/Racket

Racket	Date	String	Tension	Comments
Babolat RVS dampener	2009-05-02			C$10 put on PK 7G
Head Agassi Radical LE (107 sqi)	2009-04-07 2009-04-12	Head Ultra tour 16L (poly) Head Protector 16	?? 40 lbs	This racket came pre-strung with poly. very harsh on arms. Cut poly and re-strung with Head Protector. More comfortable/powerful compared to pre-strung poly. However, the PK 5G is still more significantly comfortable (same string/tension) String hardly moves at all even when hitting with topspin.
Gamma Shockbuster 2 dampener	2009-05-02			Not used yet
PK 5G (100 sqi), 4 3/8 (#3) grip	2008-06-23 2008-11-29 2009-03-20	Wilson NXT 16 Head Protector 16 Head Protector 16	52 lbs 42 lbs 40 lbs	Received PK 5G today from TW. Soft strings with good playability. String hardly moves even when hitting with topspin. Best string used so far in terms of playability. Good. May reduce lower to 40 lbs. String hardly moves at all even when hitting with topspin. Good. Very comfortable. Try 35 lbs. next time. String hardly moves at all even when hitting with topspin.
PK 7G (100 sqi), 4 3/8 (#3) grip	2009-05-02	Babolat Xcel 17	45 lbs	Bought from Tads Sporting goods for C$159 strung with Babolat Xcel 17 @45 lbs.
Wilson Hammer 6.2 95 (16x18)	2008-06-11	Head Fibergel	45 lbs	Could be softer. String at 35 lbs next time. String moves a lot specially when hitting with topspin.
Wilson NSix-one 95 (16x18)	2007-07-22 2008-03-14 2009-04-20 2009-05-02	Wilson Enduro Pro (poly) Wilson Sensation 16 Head Protector 16	55 lbs. 52 lbs. 35 lbs	Poly very durable but hard on the arms. Don't use again. This racket strung with poly caused my tennis elbow. much Softer compared to poly.. String moves a lot specially when hitting with topspin. String at 35 lbs next time. This racket still harsh on the arm even when strung with very soft multi at 35 lbs. In terms of comfort, it does not even come close to PK 5G (strung at 40 lbs, same string, Head Protector). This racket is definitely not for players with tennis elbow. The only comfortable hit is when you hit the sweetspot, which is very small. Conclusion: Get rid of this racket Sold for $75 to amit

For Sale

Wilson Hammer 6.2 95 (skunk) tennis racket including case $55

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Medical info

2009-04-18T08:42:00.001-07:00

Diary
Nanay meds
Charles Vision
Cynthia's Vision
BPH Medication History
Cynthia's Medical Lab Test
Charles's Medical Lab Test
Charles's Weight Management
Cynthia's Weight Management

Medical info

Dr. kevin sheu - family doctor, 604-438-8288

Dr. corey ming-lum, appendicitis surgeon, removed my appendix, Burnaby Hospital, Kincaid, sept 17

Dr. gary cuddington - appendicitis surgery infection Burnaby Hospital, Kincaid
dr. troung - urologist - bph

Diary

Date	Description	Comment
2009-02-09	stopped taking flomax
2008-09-17	Appendectomy (appendicitis surgery).	Dr. corey Ming-Lum (Burnaby Hospital) performed appendectomy to remove ruptured appendix.
2008-09-19	Discharged from Burnaby hospital. BPH (mildly enlarged prostate)	started taking oral medication (antibiotic) for 7 days. recovering well until 2008-09-29. also diagnosed with mildly enlarged prostate
2008-09-29	Pain came back	Felt pain and had chills/fever, loss of appetite
2008-10-01	Abscess developed	Went back to Burnaby Hospital emergency. CT-scan showed abscess (infection). Spent the night in emergency room. Scheduled for abscess drainage the next day. Next day, I noticed the pain gone. Another CT-Scan was taken. CT-scan showed that abscess dissappeard. Bowel movement may have removed it. Was discharged. Dr. Gary Cuddington (Burnaby Hospital) looked after me.
2008-10-02	140 lbs using burnaby hospical scale Discharged from Burnaby hospital lost 15 lbs in less than 2 weeks	started taking oral medication for 7 days. recovering well so far (2008-11-01) 140 lbs using Burnaby hospital scale
2008-10-09	Follow-up at Burnaby Hospital	Ultra-sound performed on my abdomen to check condition of abscess/leakages. Looks good. On the road to recovery
2008-10-13	146 lbs using condo scale
2008-10-16	150 lbs using condo scale
2008-10-27	gallstone	saw dr kevin sheu (walk-in clinic physician) for appendectomy follow-up. he informed me that my ultra-sound showed the presence of gallstones.
2008-11-01	started bph medication (flomax, avodart)	started taking flomax and avodart (9pm). once a day
2008-11-04	150 lbs using condo scale
2008-11-05	appendectomy follow-up	saw dr okamura. -appendectomy ok. -gallstone no treatment required if no symptom -laparoscopy can be done again.
2008-11-05	bph medication	notice a slight improvement of symptoms. only get up once a night to pee. b4, get up more than once.
2008-11-25	kevin sheu - general medical checkup BC medical lab
2008-11-26	dr. Troung - bph follow-up more test
2008-11-27	medical checkup lab (blood test, urine, stool)
2008-12-01	151 lbs using condo scale dr. sheu-discuss medical test results. may have pre-diabetes. additional test required to confirm. may also be anemic due to low iron/vitb12
2008-12-03	had medical checkup for blood sugar level.

Nanay meds

Name	Indicated for	Description
apo-allopurinol	Gout	Allopurinol is used to prevent gout, kidney stones, and kidney damage caused by uric acid. It is also used to reduce the levels of uric acid in the blood that occur because of blood disorders associated with cancer such as leukemias and lymphomas.
crestor	High blood cholesterol	It is used, along with a healthy diet and exercise program, to improve cholesterol levels by lowering bad cholesterol and raising good cholesterol.
Novo Metoprolol	High blood pressure	Metoprolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers. Metoprolol is used to *treat high blood pressure and prevent the symptoms of angina* (chest pain).** It works by reducing the demands put on the heart. Metoprolol is also taken by people who have had a heart attack to reduce the risk of having another one. When used for the reduction of blood pressure, additional blood pressure-lowering medications may be used along with metoprolol.
novo hydrazide	High blood pressure	This medication is used to decrease fluid retention (edema) that occurs with congestive heart failure and disorders of the liver and kidney. It is also used to lower high blood pressure. It works by making the body lose excess water and salt.
ratio ramipril	High blood pressure	Ramipril belongs to the class of medications called ACE inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure. Ramipril may also be used to reduce the risk of problems associated with heart disease (e.g., heart attack, stroke, or death) for people over 55 years old who are at a high risk of having these problems. It is also given to certain people after heart attacks to improve survival and reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure. It works by relaxing blood vessels and by making the heart pump more efficiently.
diamicron mr	type 2 diabetes	Gliclazide MR (modified release) is an oral hypoglycemic medication used for the control of blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes. It is used when diet, exercise and weight reduction have not been found to control blood glucose well enough on their own. Gliclazide MR increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas and helps the body use insulin more efficiently.
gen metformin	type 2 diabetes	Metformin belongs to the class of medications called oral hypoglycemics (medications that lower blood sugar). It is used for the control of blood glucose (blood sugar) by people with type 2 diabetes. It is used when diet, exercise, and weight reduction have not been found to lower blood glucose well enough on their own. Metformin works by reducing the amount of glucose made by the liver and by making it easier for glucose to enter into the tissues of the body. Metformin has been found to be especially useful in delaying problems associated with diabetes for overweight people with diabetes.

Charles Vision

Date

Vendor

Distance

Computer

2009-03-21

Costco (Willingdon Burnaby, BC) redo

eyes	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-4.25	-0.75	050
sd(L)	-4.25	-0.25	060

	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-2.50	-0.750	050
sd(L)	-2.25	-0.250	060

sd(L) -2.75 is too strong!!

2009-03-10

Costco (Willingdon Burnaby, BC) in-correct prescription

eyes	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-4.00	-0.75	050
sd(L)	-4.25	-0.25	060

od(R) -4.00 too weak

	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-2.50	-0.750	050
sd(L)	-2.75	-0.250	060

sd(L) -2.75 too strong!!

2006-03-24

Costco (Novato, California), current distance glasses

eyes	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-4.250	-0.500	080
sd(L)	-4.250	-0.250	050

	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-3.000	-0.500	040
sd(L)	-2.750	-0.500	015

2003-05-21

Dr. Ballard (Nashville, TN) old computer glasses

eyes	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-4.750	-0.750	040
sd(L)	-4.000	-0.750	005

	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-3.250	-0.750	040
sd(L)	-2.500	-0.750	005

2003-01-18

Walmart (Dr. Ahmad)

eyes	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-4.750	-0.500	045
sd(L)	-4.500	-0.250	003

	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-3.000	-0.500	045
sd(L)	-2.250	-0.250	003

> 10 years ago -

?????

currently used for playing tennis

eyes	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-3.500	-0.250	025
sd(L)	-3.500	-0.500	040

Cynthia's Vision

Date

Vendor

Distance

Computer

2009-03-06

Downtown Vancouver optometry clinic

eyes	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-3.750	-	-
sd(L)	-4.250	-	-

	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-2.00	-	-
sd(L)	-2.25	-	-

2007-02-22

Downtown Vancouver optometry clinic

eyes	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-3.750	-	-
sd(L)	-3.750	-	-

	sphere	cylinder	axis
od(R)	-2.000	-	-
sd(L)	-2.000	-	-

BPH Medication History

Date	Description	Comments
2008-11-01	Started Flomax (once a day) and Avodart .5mg(once a day) medications	BPH symptoms improved within 3 days. Used to get up at least 2 times a night to pee. Getting up to pee reduced to 1 a night.
2009-02-09	Stopped taking flomax after 3 months of usage (2008-11-01 to 2009-02-09). Continue with Avodart.	BPH symptoms continued to improved even after stopping flomax. At most once a night only. Sometimes i sleep through without getting up at all. Sometimes i wake up but my need to urinate is no longer as urgent as before so i fall back to sleep.
2009-03-16	After 4.5 months (2008-11-01 to 2009-03-16) of daily intake, changed Avodart (.5mg) dosage from daily to 3x a week (m,w,f) only.	Record BPH symptoms monthly.
2009-04-01	Started saw palmetto, 1 tablet 2x day everyday	BPH symptoms continued to improved even after changing Avodart dosage from daily to 3x/week (m,w,f). At most once a night only. Sometimes i sleep through without getting up at all. Sometimes i wake up but my need to urinate is no longer as urgent as before so i fall back to sleep.
2009-04-16	Has been taking avodart 3x/week for a month and saw palmetto for 1/2 month	BPH symptoms is not worsening.
2009-05-03	Has been taking avodart 3x/week for 1.5 months and saw palmetto for 1 month	BPH symptoms is not worsening. There are nights where i sleep through w/o getting up. Sometimes i wake up but my need to urinate is no longer as urgent as before so i fall back to sleep without urinating.

Cynthia's Medical Lab Test

Cynthia Diabetes Lab Test results

Glucose fasting Result (mmol/L)

(normal range is 3.3-6.0. However, > 5.6 is considered Pre-Diabetes. > 6.9 is Diabetes)

2009-04-11

Glucose fasting : 5.4 (Ok)
Below 5.7 is normal
Over 5.6 indicates Pre-diabetes
Over 6.9 indicates Diabetes (Type 2)

Hgb. A1C: 5.4
(Below 5% is normal for people with NO diabetes
Below 7% is normal for people with diabetes
Over 7% is high and indicates that diabetes is not properly controled)

2009-01-17

Glucose fasting :5.7 (>5.6 is Pre-Diabetes) (Not OK!!)

Cynthia Cholesterol Lab Test results

Click here to view interpretation of lab test results

2009-04-11

Cholesterol: 5.97 (borderline high). However, big improvement from previous reading of 6.91

Below 5.2 mmol/L	Desirable
5.2-6.2 mmol/L	Borderline high
Above 6.2 mmol/L	High

Triglyceride: 1.57 (desirable) Big improvement from previous reading of 2.24

Below 1.7 mmol/L	Desirable
1.7-2.2 mmol/L	Borderline high
2.3-5.6 mmol/L	High
Above 5.6 mmol/L	Very high

HDL-Cholesterol: 1.63 (best)

Below 1 mmol/L (men) Below 1.3 mmol/L (women)	Poor
1.3-1.5 mmol/L	Better
Above 1.5 mmol/L	Best

HDL-Ratio : 3.66 (numbers < 4.4 is better)

(below 4.4 is normal)

LDL Cholesterol : 3.63 (borderline high) However, big improvement from previous reading of 4.28

Below 1.8 mmol/L	Optimal for people at very high risk of heart disease
Below 2.6 mmol/L	Optimal for people at risk of heart disease
2.6-3.3 mmol/L	Near optimal
3.4-4.1 mmol/L	Borderline high
4.1-4.9 mmol/L	High
Above 4.9 mmol/L	Very high

2009-01-17

Cholesterol: 6.91 (very high, you are at high risk)
(below 5.2 is desirable
over 5.1 is borderline high
over 6.2 is high risk)

Triglyceride: 2.24
(normal 0.45-2.29)

HDL-Cholesterol: 1.61 (numbers > 1.10 is better)
(normal > 1.10)

HDL-Ratio: 4.29 (numbers < 4.4 is better)
(normal <4.4)

LDL Cholesterol: 4.28 (moderate high)
(normal 1.50-3.39)

Charles's Medical Lab Test

Charles Diabetes Lab Test results

Glucose fasting Result (mmol/L)

(normal range is 3.3-6.0. However, > 5.6 is considered Pre-Diabetes. > 6.9 is Diabetes)

2008-12-03

Glucose fasting : 5.2 (Ok)
Below 5.7 is normal
Over 5.6 indicates Pre-diabetes
Over 6.9 indicates Diabetes (Type 2)

Glucose Tolerance: 7.7
Below 7.8 is normal

Hgb. A1C: 5.4
(Below 5% is normal for people with NO diabetes
Below 7% is normal for people with diabetes
Over 7% is high and indicates that diabetes is not properly controled)

2008-11-28

Glucose fasting :5.8 (>5.6 is Pre-Diabetes)
Below 5.7 is normal
Over 5.6 indicates Pre-diabetes
Over 6.9 indicates Diabetes (Type 2)

Charles Cholesterol Lab Test results

Click here to view interpretation of lab test results

2008-11-27

Cholesterol: 4.6 (desirable)

Below 5.2 mmol/L	Desirable
5.2-6.2 mmol/L	Borderline high
Above 6.2 mmol/L	High

Triglyceride: 1.2 (desirable)

Below 1.7 mmol/L	Desirable
1.7-2.2 mmol/L	Borderline high
2.3-5.6 mmol/L	High
Above 5.6 mmol/L	Very high

HDL-Cholesterol: 1.5 (better)

Below 1 mmol/L (men) Below 1.3 mmol/L (women)	Poor
1.3-1.5 mmol/L	Better
Above 1.5 mmol/L	Best

HDL-Ratio : 3.1 (numbers < 4.4 is better)

(below 4.4 is normal)

LDL Cholesterol : 2.6 (near optimal)

Below 1.8 mmol/L	Optimal for people at very high risk of heart disease
Below 2.6 mmol/L	Optimal for people at risk of heart disease
2.6-3.3 mmol/L	Near optimal
3.4-4.1 mmol/L	Borderline high
4.1-4.9 mmol/L	High
Above 4.9 mmol/L	Very high

Charles's Weight Management

overweight: 152 lbs or more

obese: 179 lbs or more

Date	Description	Comment
2008-10-02	140 lbs using burnaby hospical scale	Discharged from Burnaby hospital lost 15 lbs in less than 2 weeks
2008-10-13	146 lbs using condo scale
2008-10-16	150 lbs using condo scale
2008-11-04	150 lbs using condo scale
2008-12-01	151 lbs using condo scale
2009-04-23	139 lbs using condo scale	Beans keep me feeling full longer (5-6 hours before i feel hungry, even when active). So since i don't feel hungry, i don't eat. Also, i have been playing tennis a lot. although i am losing weight, i feel energetic.
2009-05-19	143 lbs using condo scale	took my weight just after eating (maybe 3 minutes). the food and the water intake may represent the 4 lbs increase. be vigilant in keeping weight near 140 lbs or lower.

Cynthia's Weight Management

Date

Description

Comment

2009-xx-xx

Websphere Business Modeler 6.1 Certification

Test 992: IBM WebSphere Business Modeler Advanced V6.1

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