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April 8, 2013
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms is looking to build a huge "online data repository system" capable of spying on Americans and their associates via the use of just a few keywords, leading to concerns that the system will be deployed to track gun owners.
"Primarily, the ATF states it wants the database to speed-up criminal investigations. Instead of requiring an analyst to manually search around for your personal information, the database should "obtain exact matches from partial source data searches" such as social security numbers (or even just a fragment of one), vehicle serial codes, age range, "phonetic name spelling," or a general area where your address is located. Input that data, and out comes your identity, while the computer automatically establishes connections you have with others," reports Wired News.
The system is described by the agency as a "massive online data repository system that contains a wide variety of data sources both historically and current that can be utilized in support of investigations and backgrounds."
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Hey, I'm alive! Unity and more part 2
So, continuing from my last post. Let's see. It's been some crazy year. I took part to Ludum Dare #31 Jam, with another developer. We decided to take part at almost last minute. With only 24 hours left. So we worked the Saturday, and then the day after that after our normal job, aaaall night long. We started again Monday 20.00 o'clock and finished around Tuesday 03.00. Time zones worked in favor for us! But, ach, these last minutes. We were racing against time to complete the game. I was at the edge of saying "alright. we can't do it. Let's not waste any more sleep hours". But the persistent side of mine prevailed. At the final hour we completed the game and started packaging it for upload. Read the rest of this entry
Hey, I'm alive! Unity and more
Darn it, I've really have some time to write something to this blog. My apologies. Real life has caught me up again. Let me sum up the past few days.
First of all work. Well, I leveled up (a bit). We started working on a 3D game with Unity3D this time. No more flash. Don't get me wrong, I like flash. I really think it's what newest programmers getting in the world of games should start working with. Flash gives you the advantage to get straight into designed graphics without the hassle needed from other engines to load the texture into the memory, create a quad (or a mesh), create a UV for that mesh (or quad), and finally place it somewhere on scene. Well, in flash you just load the texture and voilla! It's visible. There also a bunch of nifty engines out there, like Starling (totally kickass!) and flashpunk(kickass totally!), and a new developer is going to learn a lot. There also easy monetization options. You can pick a publisher for free and upload your game to Kongregate, or sell it to FGL, or build it for desktop, you can put ads, or IAPs. Just imagine it and puff, here you have it.


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Computer recycling is becoming more and more commonplace. The reason? It's getting easier and easier.
Computers are highly complex machines that should not just be thrown away with dinner leftovers. They are made with heavy metals that are highly toxic in the environment.
When computers are destroyed or thrown away, these metals leach into the soil and atmosphere where they are absorbed by people and animals. Heavy metals cause chronic nervous system malfunctions, ranging from migraines to mental retardation. Many of the metals, like lead, have no way of escaping the body once absorbed.
Pretty scary stuff. So, why throw them out when it is becoming increasingly easier to recycle computers?
Indeed, computer recycling has gained momentum in the green movement. Many older computers are made with un-recycleable parts, and even those that are recyclable find their way into trash dumps.
According to the EPA, about 1.84 million tons of TVs, computers and cell phones were thrown out in 2007, compared to only 400,000 tons being recycled.
These numbers might be different if you could stick your PC in the recycling with old newspapers. Unfortunately, finding a new home for your machine isn't that simple.
Manufacturers doing their part
Computer companies are doing their part to help us reuse. Acer, HP, Lenovo, Dell and Apple all have promised to eliminate polyvinyl plastic (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs) from their new computers. This makes the products more eco-friendly and much easier to recycle.
The first step towards recycling is to check out Earth 911. The site has a ZIP code search function that finds nearby recycling programs for electronics.
If you want to send your computer directly back to the maker, look no further than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA has a list of manufacturers' programs for taking back and recycling their used products, including computers.
Trade-in your computer
Furthermore, if you are strapped for cash and need to buy a new computer, use that old one to get a few bucks knocked off a newer model. Some companies, such as Gateway and HP, have trade-in programs. These allow you to trade in your old computer to get a discount on a new one. A quick warning: you will get nothing more than market value, which will barely cover the cost of a new mouse.
Donate your computer
Another option is donating your computer. Even for older models that still have PVCs and BFRs, many Goodwill stores have a free electronic drop-off program. The company works with Dell to revive computers left for dead and distributes them to community centers and schools.
In addition, organizations like FreeGeek build computers out of old parts, and would be happy to take some of yours.
If your computer is not quite dead, just outdated, there are many opportunities to find your machine a new home. Programs such as Close the Gap and World Computer Exchange collect computers and send them to Third World countries.
Computer art projects
For those Martha Stewart geeks out there, old computers can also be turned into great art projects. From turning the keyboard into a wallet to using the body as a mailbox, creative uses for dead and bulky desktops pop up every day. Old electronic parts are even being used in collages and sculptures.
Next time your computer shows signs of defeat, don't think of it as the end. Consider all the wonderful ways to recycle the machine, and be (somewhat) grateful for the forced upgrade.
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Flip-flops tied to surge in teenage heel pain
Many of us are welcoming the warmer weather sporting flip-flop sandals; however, their popularity among teens and young adults is responsible for a growing epidemic of heel pain in this population.
We are seeing increasing cases of heel pain in the 15 to 25 years old, a group that usually doesn't have this problem. A major contributor is wearing flip-flop sandals with paper-thin soles everyday to school. Flip-flops have no arch support and can accentuate any abnormal biomechanics in foot motion, and this eventually brings pain and inflammation."
Our practice recommends wearing sandals with reasonably strong soles and arch support. Such as the "Chaco" style sandals.
Especially for girls and young women, thicker soled sandals with supportive arches might not be considered stylish, but if you want to wear sandals most of the time, you'll avoid heel pain if you choose sturdier, perhaps less fashionable styles.
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Initial treatment options for heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis should include anti-inflammatory medications, padding and strapping of the foot and physical therapy. Patients also should stretch their calf muscles regularly, avoid wearing flat shoes and walking barefoot, use over-the-counter arch supports and heel cushions, and limit the frequency of extended physical activities.
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KEMET Automotive and Commercial ESD-Rated Ceramic Capacitors in 0603 EIA Case Size Extend Choices for Designers
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Available in automotive grade with voltage ratings up to 200 volts
KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, has introduced electrostatic discharge (ESD) rated ceramic capacitors in small 0603 EIA case size (metric 1608), providing designers a choice of either X7R or C0G dielectric for circuits requiring Class-II or Class-I stability and noise performance. Automotive and commercial grades are available, and a special ordering code allows customers to obtain automotive-grade parts for their projects without submitting a drawing or specification.
"Electrostatic discharge events can cause undesirable operation in a circuit and possibly damage components. ESD damage due to human contact is a major cause of electronic equipment failures during circuit assembly or in the field, and is estimated to reduce assembly-line productivity by up to 33%," said John Bultitude, Vice President and Technical Fellow, Ceramic Technology at KEMET. "KEMET's ESD-rated MLCCs enhance protection for the lifetime of the equipment, and their small dimensions simplify design and minimize impact on overall form factor."
X7R capacitance values from 1 nF to 220 nF (C0G from 1 nF to 15 nF) give designers flexibility to achieve their desired frequency response in RF filtering, decoupling, tuning or resonant circuits. The lower capacitance values are ideal for providing ESD protection at external ports such as USB 3.0, DisplayPort, HDMI, serial ports, audio jacks, and SIMs or memory cards. They also provide ESD protection for automotive modules such as infotainment equipment, airbag controllers or keyless entry systems, as well as industrial computers, video cameras, and test and measurement equipment.
These capacitors have up to 25 kV ESD-withstanding capability and pass AEC-Q200-002 HBM (Human-Body Model) tests. Automotive-qualified devices additionally meet all other requirements of AEC-Q200. Voltage ratings from 25 V to 200 V are available, and devices can be specified with tolerance of ±5%, ±10% or ±20% on capacitance value. C0G capacitors are also available with ±1% or ±2% tolerance. The operating-temperature range of -55°C to 125°C ensures high reliability in a wide range of applications and optional flexible terminations enhance robustness in designs exposed to extreme mechanical stresses or temperature cycling.
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UN declares 2017 'International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development'
The United Nations has approved plans to make 2017 the 'International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development'.
The resolution, adopted by the UN General Assembly on 4 December, recognises "the importance of international tourism… in fostering better understanding among peoples everywhere, in leading to a greater awareness of the rich heritage of various civilisations, and in bringing about a better appreciation of the inherent values of different cultures, thereby contributing to the strengthening of peace in the world".
"The declaration by the UN of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development is a unique opportunity to advance the contribution of the tourism sector to the three pillars of sustainability – economic, social and environmental, while raising awareness of the true dimensions of a sector which is often undervalued," said UNWTO secretary-general, Taleb Rifai.
"As the lead UN agency for this initiative, UNWTO is very much looking forward to proceeding with the organization and implementation of the International Year, in collaboration with governments, relevant organisations of the UN system, other international and regional organisations and all other relevant stakeholders," he added.
This decision follows the recognition by global leaders at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development that "well-designed and well-managed tourism" can contribute to sustainable development, job creation and to trade.
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The first Budget of NDA is the next big trigger for the Markets. Our Budget expectations are on following lines:–
- Boost to Consumer spending: – The budget should rationalize Direct taxes and reduce Income Tax on Salaried class to boost consumer spending.
- Focus on infrastructure& Power:- The Budget should aim at increasing investments in Infrastructure by Tax Sops and creation of Investment vehicles giving the Government dual benefit of creating jobs as well as boosting economy. Separate investment vehicles may be created to help cash starved infrastructure developers raise long term capital at competitive rates.
Positive & Proactive Time Frame for long pending issues i.e. Introduction of GST and introduction of new Direct Tax Code is expected to be announced in the Budget.
- Capital Market Boost by rationalizing Taxation on Investments, increasing amount of investment U/S Sec.80C and increasing thrust on Disinvestment.
- Rationalization of Subsidies and an overall containment of Fiscal deficits.
The Budget is expected to aim to give a boost our economy. After budget announcement, the markets may see acceleration on the positive sentiment and it could lead to re rating of our markets. The downside being limited we expect that investments in diversified MF schemes as well as all class of mid & small cap schemes should give handsome returns to the investors.
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"Nuuanu Pali Lookout"
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This image was captured at the windiest peak in Oahu a few months ago, Nuuanu Pali Lookout. I was there with my kids years ago and we nearly got blown off the mountain. I wanted to send my daughter a picture of the same spot we stood on years ago. Sure, I had the big gear with me, but my iPhone made it easier to transfer the shot to her. I was surprised by the image I obtained. The lighting, colors and topography of the scene made for a great image. Don't get the wrong idea here - iPhone photos are not the norm here at DPT, but, you know what - a good image is a good image - even if you can't enlarge it much past a 4x6 ;~) Camera specs: Apple iPhone, 3.9mm lens, F2.8, Shutter speed unknown, ISO 70. Enjoy! -David


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Great thread! Wish I had longer to respond.
One thing, Tim: Did you mention that you "slept" during part of my seminar?!
You will pay for that comment, sir!
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"Don't move!" said the pilot of the lancha, which seemed an odd request to make in a boat that hadn't even made it past the beach. Already, the water was pouring in past our feet and the woman behind me was screaming about her camera.
"Turn around, turn AROUND!" Her husband repeated the request in Spanish. "I have a one thousand dollar camera in here," she said, holding the bag over her head, which was still dripping from the first wave that washed over us.
The pilot grimaced and tried to calm people's nerves for a moment, then began bailing the water from around his feet. I think that's when he decided it was hopeless and turned us back toward the beach.
We went over the side in knee deep water and had another operator on us shortly. "I have a bigger boat over here," he told us. "Better for the waves."
On the beach behind the Nuevo Hospital de Bocagrande on the western tip of Cartagena, several lanchas (small, single engine boats that take multiple passengers on short trips) ply their trade. Some of them are larger than others, and when the wind picks up, you wonder how the small ones even stay upright.
The hospital is a short cab ride from the Old City, and as soon as you're out of your cab you will likely have someone attempting to interest you in a particular boat. Nobody's pushy about it, but if the waves are up you're going to want to go check out the boats for yourself. It's a short walk down the beach to the landing zone where you pick your ideal boat to ferry you to your destination. Our destination was Punta Arenas, a small beach community on an island whose name literally means "Bomb Land."
A lancha loads up in rough seas.
Isla Tierra Bomba's beaches may not be as pristine as the ones at Playa Blanca, but they do have the advantage of being in an area that feels very far away from the city life in Cartagena. Punta Arenas is a small fishing village that only just started working in a tourist trade, with a hotel and a few beachfront restaurant operations where they will pick a table and chairs out of the back and set them in the sand for you under one of the thatched roofs.
The beach itself is quite pretty, though you'll have to keep an eye out for dirt bikes and four wheelers running up and down along the surf. The riders are all sharp, though. You never get the feeling anyone is about to get hit. The real draw, however, is the ability to sit on a beach and eat a meal of fish right out of the sea and drink a beer with your toes in the sand while staring across the water at the glitzy high rises of Bocagrande.
The menu at these places is about as simple as it gets. A waiter brings out a plate with four or five different types of fish on it, and you point at the one you want. They cook it up, throw on a couple sides, and serve it to you whole with an ice cold beer (should you want one).
The return trip is usually arranged beforehand with the pilot of your lancha. Let them know what time you want to come back, and they'll be there to pick you up (if you do this, you pay for the return trip in advance). Or, if you only want to pay one way, you can negotiate your return with whomever you want at whatever time you are done. Just be aware you might get stuck with a small boat in rough seas, as happened to a few people I saw trying to get off the beach in the late afternoon.
Once back on the other side, next to the Bocagrande Hospital, you make your way back to wherever you are staying.
HEADS UP: If you wearing wet clothes or have sandy shoes, taxis WILL NOT pick you up, because taxis in Cartagena are apparently not waterproof. Several cabs refused to stop for us and the three that did all refused us because we were too wet. One cabbie even felt our shorts like he wanted to check the material, then drove off. I knew I should have worn velvet.
So if you want a cab ride, bring a change of clothes for after the trip. Otherwise, be prepared for the walk back to town, which is about four kilometers and perfectly pleasant. We fell in line with several hundred other people making their way home, and it was actually a pretty nice way to go once we settled into the inevitability of it. It made it feel like a citywide beach outing, which considering it was a Sunday on a holiday weekend, it probably was.
The Nuevo Hospital de Bocagrande is located at Calle 5a, #6-49 in the Bocagrande section. Any cab driver in the city will know what you mean when you say Hospital Bocagrande. The boats are lined up on the beach behind it. You can't miss them.


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Agios Gordios Accommodation
Searching for hotels in Agios Gordios (Greece) or Agios Gordios accommodation? Agios Gordios is a secluded holiday resort located on the west coast of Corfu Island in Greece. The town is popular for its lovely beach which facilitates water sports such as swimming, sailing, and surfing, kayaking and snorkeling. A diving center is located on the beach well. With a variety of beach umbrellas available, sun bathing is also a favored pastime. The beach is mainly sandy with a few pebbly areas and is a nice family vacation area. The community itself is hidden among scented pine and lemon groves overlooking the ocean.
Two miles outside of the immediate beach area, lies the traditional village of Sinarades. Here you can explore a Folklore Museum, historic church, an ancient house and a well marked walking trail. You can also take a very short trip to Corfu's impressive Aqualand water park with its numerous attractions including pools, a remarkable Jacuzzi and slides, bouncy castles, and an adventure playground. The Palladium Night Club provides wild adventures each night for young people while the cocktail bars along the beach are nice leisure spots. Most of the good restaurants are also concentrated around the beach area while shopping facilities can be found in the town. Most events occur in the form of parties at the various clubs during the high season while Easter and Christmas sees several colorful festivities.
For accommodations, Agios Gordios is home to a major attraction known as the Pink Palace, ideal for backpackers. Here there are weekly toga parties to be enjoyed, internet access, a Jacuzzi, inner-tubing, cliff-diving, bungy jumping, jet skiing, parasailing, basketball and volleyball. Many other accommodations can be had at the resort including hotels, villas and self catering apartments, most of which can be found along the beach. - Browse the Agios Gordios Map or compare Agios Gordios accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.
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We live in a world where we can communicate with anyone on earth within seconds, be that via computer, mobile phone or other means, so why is it when most of us connect many times a day on social media that so many of us feel lonely, according to a massive survey by England's BBC.
The BBC started the Loneliness Experience on Valentine's Day this year and 55,000 people from around the world responded to it.
The graph above by the BBC shows that it is not just old(er) people who feel lonely often, but surprisingly the top group is those between 16-24 years of age.
Depression and suicide have been increasing in the western world, as people feel unwanted, not appreciated, bullied and not loved. Social media contacts don't replace touch, a hug, people who really care and share, and to cuddle up with someone you trust when you feel down.
We live in a society where many of us have become cynical of our political and spiritual leaders, and that has created the ME society, where others are not much of a priority for many people. We all long to be loved and cared for, and it all starts with respect, courtesy and sharing.
It appears to me from the above graph that we are not okay and as a community we need to make better efforts connecting with each other. R U OKAY?
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It is R U OK? Day today and a timely reminder for all of us to remain vigilant about our loved ones and work colleagues.
Mental health issues affect a large number of people in our society and they deserve our awareness and support. There is also a disturbing high trend of youth suicide.
Often just having someone who will listen without judging, to get a hug, a smile, and to not feel totally abandoned and alone in fighting the black dog, is so very important.
When that big black hole opens and the anxiety and depression takes over, it is a huge battle to try to pull yourself out of it, and sometimes it seems futile to keep on trying, as even getting out of bed in the morning is too much.
So ask the people around you if they are ok, because many of us just keep smiling while sinking deeper and deeper in the hole of no return. You could safe someone's life today!
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Twenty years ago in June 1995 one of the most defining moments of my life started when I went on a seven months, 58,000 km solo journey through Australia. I had sold my lovely home in Fremantle's Bolton Place and most of my belongings as I did not know if I would return to Freo, but of course I did because I always felt a special connection with this place.
A huge life-threatening depression forced me to make the drastic decision to try to stay alive by changing my life. If all I had did not make me happy I might as well let go off it all and travel and find out who I am and what I want from life.
After seven months of rollercoaster emotions from deep satisfaction to deep despair and seeing some of the most stunning and remote parts of Australia I returned to Fremantle, and what a good decision it has turned out to be.
On return I had my very first article published in the Fremantle Herald in mid 1996 about the discrimination against Aboriginal people I had witnessed during my trip, and I became an avid writer of letters to editors of newspapers on all kinds of issues. I had found my voice and the desire to engage deeper and more publicly with the community I lived in. I engaged with the Walyalup Reconciliation Group, the Fremantle Society, Roundhouse tour guides, the arts industry, local government, events and markets, and many more things, to try to be a positive influence for Freo's future.
Over the last twenty years Fremantle has grown on me and we are now like an old couple living very comfortably together but not without having the odd quarrel. Freo sees all my shortcomings and good bits and I see hers. That is not a bad thing because it is based on mutual respect and the desire to make our world a better place.
My trip had taught me that I should not just be an observer but a participant and that if I could find the courage to speak out I could make a difference.
I am now in the last quarter of my life and I have no intention to leave Fremantle as I really love this city. My intense and passionate engagement will continue because I believe I can help make Freo an even better place. Not everyone appreciates what I write on Freo's View, but that is good because it has inspired many people to take part in the community debate and speak their mind, and that is great for Fremantle.
I am so glad and grateful I returned to Freo after my trip because there is no other place I feel more comfortable in.
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It's MENTAL HEALTH WEEK and I have just watched a really good Q&A on ABC TV and decided to let it all out and make my own small contribution. I realise it is risky and that some people will judge me, but so be it. I have little to lose. I hope that maybe it will help some people to speak up and ask for help. My story started here in Fremantle in 1994:
And you come back to Freo after stumbling 58,000 kilometres through Australia to find a place to die, and you start again, all over again not realising how much of your self-esteem has been sucked from you. You want to throw yourself back into the work you love doing, but have lost the confidence to go out and promote yourself, so you unconsciously create and artificial reality and build a cocoon around your depression.
You become a social advocate then an activist, supporting minority groups, you get deeply involved with your community and local politics, you become a volunteer.
Financially you start to struggle when the money from the sale of your house is drying up and not enough assignments are coming in, but after many years you even fall in love again. She is perfect of course until you find her in the arms of a friend. Your heart is broken and hatred destroys you, because she has taken what you valued most; trusting people.
Life goes on, it has to, but the cocoon you have created around your depression is not strong and it bursts, and another suicide attempt is gone. You have to admit that you are not brave enough to pull it through. Whoever said that people who commit suicide are selfish cowards have no idea about the intense darkness and aloneness, where death seems to be the only solution. The despair is so deep that it physically hurts, it's a pain-and the fear off it- that never leaves you.
A few more failed love affairs and broken hearts, and little money left. Your lifestyle is getting worse and pulls you further down. What great relief and gratitude to have caring and generous friends and loans and food parcels, but it is equally devastating and demeaning. This is not the life you want to live.
The noose comes back and with it the fear for eternal darkness. You want to be dead but don't want to die. You just don't want to wake up tomorrow. And the worst thing is to know that you will never feel the relief you crave for and that you will hurt the people you love.
The GP tells you that you should just go to "dancing halls" where a rich woman will pick you up and look after you. He also tells you not to worry about having no money for rent because you can sleep in your car, and not having food is also no issue "because you have plenty of fat to burn."
You feel like a total loser after that, someone who does not even get empathy from a medical professional.
But friends push you through and the psychologist is more understanding. What even he does not understand though is that the fear to deal with the almighty government department is too overwhelming and that you can't make that call, you just can't. They all think it is so easy and no doubt it would fast-forward to some sort of outcome, but the overwhelming anxiety is debilitating.
The amazing thing is that you are still very active and that you like who you are. You also realise that many people like you and even admire what you do, so you continue being the giver, he who does not charge for his services to help others, while being broke himself. You dream about helping others while being unable to help yourself. There does not seem to be a solution, but death, and that is hard to accept for someone who loves life and people.
There is no end-yet-to this long journey that started in 1994. I am still here but it is getting harder each and every day. Who knows, maybe I'll be lucky one day soon and I won't wake up with a chest full of anxiety, and there won't be a tomorrow.
Roel Loopers
Sadness about the suicide death of actor and comedian Robin Williams, but he is just the celebrity face to all the thousands of nameless and faceless people who take their own life every year.
Depression makes one feel utterly alone, even with support of friends and family. It's like battling a war within.
It is hard to understand depression, because we still care, we still smile, we still want to give. We say we are okay because too often when we were honest we were told we were negative, drama queens, to lighten up, and not be so narcissistic.
So we tell you we are okay and that we can cope, while the war inside us keeps raging. It destroys us from within, the chest is burning and the head is heavy with fear for what seems to be the inevitable act.
No we are not okay, but we try to battle on and many of us pull through and survive, but the scars never leave and the fear never totally goes.
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Premiere League Upsets, Famous Underdog Stories, and What Went Wrong
12 May 2018 08:48 pm, by YorkshireSquare
One of the most exciting things that can happen in professional sports is a major upset. This is especially true when you've placed an unlikely bet and the stakes are high. Though betting against the odds pays off more rarely than betting on a favorite team to win, upsets do happen. If you follow Premier League football, you may remember these four upsets and famous underdog stories that have occurred throughout the sport's history.
Leicester City Beat Odds of 5,000 to 1
In 2016, Leicester City made history by pulling off one of the biggest upsets ever recorded in any sport. Before the season started, Leicester City were underdogs. This is a bit of an understatement — the odds that the team would win the championship were 5,000 to 1. When the season began, Chelsea were favored to win at odds of 13 to 8.
Long odds are rarely so extreme in any sport. In Major League Baseball, for example, the Miami Marlins faced odds of 1,250 to 1 that they would win the 2018 World Series. To put this even more into perspective, bookmakers have offered better odds on things like Elvis actually being alive and the Loch Ness monster being discovered than on Leicester winning the league in 2016.
The road to the team's victory began early in the season. A notable upset against Newcastle in November pushed Leicester to odds of 100 to 1. The team entered single-figure odds — 8 to 1 — when Leicester beat Stoke and Chelsea beat Arsenal in February. At that point, it looked like the Foxes would at least do well in the playoffs. Of course, Leicester City went on to win the championship.
Numerous factors contributed to the team's victory, including player recruitment and mistakes from the bigger teams in the league that year. However, many less tangible factors were at play as well. Player chemistry was a major factor, and key wins over favored clubs throughout the season helped the team maintain energy and continue surging. If you had the foresight to predict these developments and had bet on the team when they were long shots, you could have netted a sizable payout. Bookmakers allegedly paid $14 million to individual gamblers who bet on the Leicester City Foxes to win in 2016.
Crystal Palace Beat Arsenal in 2017
Prior to the 2016/2017 season, Arsenal had placed in the top four teams in the Premier League every year running for two decades. They broke their streak and got knocked out of the UEFA Champions League tournament after taking the pitch against Crystal Palace and losing 3-0. This was the first time Crystal Palace had beaten Arsenal at home since 1979.
Like many upsets in the Premier League, Arsenal's loss was credited to poor defense and Palace's ability to take advantage of the team's vulnerabilities. Energy and flow are also major factors in contests like these. Arsenal was shocked at their inability to score even one point, and Crystal Palace used the excitement of scoring goal after goal to keep Arsenal on their heels. Lack of preparation on Arsenal's part may also have contributed to the loss, which is often the case in underdog victories.
West Brom Beat Arsenal in the 2010/2011 Season
Arsenal's defeat to Crystal Palace in 2017 isn't the first time the team suffered a humiliating loss to an underdog. During the 2010/2011 season, Arsenal faced West Brom and lost by one goal. West Brom scored three times, and even though Arsenal's goalie stopped a penalty shot in the first half, the team's offense only mustered two goals.
Though Arsenal wasn't shut out in this contest, their defense was insufficient. Arsenal also had a couple of key players who were injured for that match. The team gave up all three goals in the first period, and West Brom was able to hold on to that lead for the remainder of the game.
Crystal Palace tie with Liverpool in the 2013/2014 Season
This match started as most book keepers expected. Liverpool, the favored team and a contender for the title title that year, faced an underdog team in Crystal Palace. Liverpool scored three unanswered goals and held that dominant lead until the waning minutes of the second half. Then, in an 11-minute flurry of goals, Crystal Palace scored three times to tie the game before the whistle blew.
Such matches are a reminder of what's at stake in professional sports. Though Liverpool were favored, all Premier League teams are equipped with world-class talent. In this match, Liverpool shifted their defensive structure, which ultimately proved to be a mistake that Palace's strikers fully exploited.
Though betting on the underdog is risky, these stories prove that it can pay off for wise gamblers who see something that bookmakers don't — or perhaps for those who are loyal fans or just get lucky.


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This gem arrives tomorrow, just in time for our annual Christmas Eve family party/jam session.
It's a Paul Reed Smith Special Edition model 22 semi hollow. I love my digital, and my acoustic, but have been wanting a "real" electric. The hollow body approach appeals to my sensibilities more than do solid bodies. I've been ogling the PRS brand as a serious contender, and found this baby for sale at Sweetwater marked way down because it was a demo unit and has a couple of minor scratches on the back. Picked up a nice 20W Peavey VYPYR amp to go with it. Don't need more wattage, as I don't gig.
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Kelly's Depot Bar
Kelly's Depot Bar is hidden near the Union Depot. You have to pay to park there, but you get a drink ticket for your troubles.
Shaw's in Northeast Minneapolis is known for its burgers, but they've got plenty of cheap beer as well.
Skinner's Pub
Skinner's Pub
Skinner's Pub near West 7th will (hopefully) always be a hang for fried chicken, great pizza, and real people.
Neumann's Bar
Neumann's Bar in North St. Paul is also known as The 1887, as it claims to be the oldest bar still running in the state (psst—there's a bait shop on site as well).
Palmer's Bar
Palmer's Bar was once lauded by Esquire, but let's not ruin it with too much attention.
Cuzzy's, a divey holdout in the stylish North Loop, has dollar-bill décor and salty tots.


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GENEVA (AP) � Scarred by scandals and losses, Swiss bank UBS yesterday unveiled a plan to overhaul its global operations that will see it cut thousands of jobs as it drops risky trading activities and restructures its investment banking unit.
Switzerland's biggest bank has for years been trying to reshape its business and clean up its image as it tries to recover from a damaging U.S. tax evasion dispute, a scandal over unauthorized trades and a slew of bad investments.
UBS AG will cut 10,000 jobs, on top of 3,500 shed last year, as it drops out of trading in fixed income � which includes bonds and currencies � and rejiggers its investment banking.


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The Self Aware Aspie
Some people wonder exactly what a diagnosis of Aspergers gets them. Government assistance? Nope. Special insurance considerations? Doubt it. The understanding, care, and love of the general public? Far from it. Some not-so-gracious people may even see the diagnosis as an excuse for acting strangely. I'll tell you what the Aspergers diagnosis gives me – piece of mind. It allows me to personally understand what's going on, both in my brain and the brain of my daughter.
It's not easy for any parent to deal with the meltdowns that inevitably come with an Aspie child. You can hear a lot of things that can hurt you. An Aspergers diagnosis can help you better understand what your child is going through, what your child is really saying when s/he screams "I HATE YOU!" It helps you realize that it's a stress release, not an attack. Not that it washes your hands of your responsibility of your child, but it absolves you of blame for the tantrum.
In some cases, the diagnosis may be helpful for the child directly. My wife and I have talked to my daughter about her Aspergers; she knows that sometimes she just needs to let off some steam, and we've provided her a safe place to do that. When a tantrum occurs, she will loudly annouce to everyone (though heavy sobbing) that she "just need[s] to go upstairs and cry." And she does. And when she's finished, everything's okay and she knows we still love her. This out-of-control feeling could be very scary to a child who doesn't understand, but the diagnosis of Aspergers helps her understand that this stuff is normal… for her, anyway.
In ths case of adult Aspies like myself (note: although I haven't been formally diagnosed, I pretty much accept the fact that I do have Aspergers), a diagnosis can help with self-discovery in very much the same way. It can give you insight on why you do the compulsive things you do, and how to handle certain situations in order to diffuse tantrums before they happen. The other day I was trying to make lunch for my family, and I kept running into roadblock after roadblock (not enough ingredients, missing supplies, etc.) until finally I felt it coming on… I was going to blow. But before I did, I took a deep breath, looked at my wife, and said, "I need to go upstairs for a moment before i start tantruming." I did just that – I laid on the bed, closed my eyes, and just laid there. After a minute or two, I had regained enough composure to come back downstairs to make lunch with the stuff I had to work with.
It's funny – my wife and I had to really fight to get our daughter diagnosed with Aspergers. At first, we agreed that the diagnosis didn't really affect us or our love for our daughter; she was the same kid she always was and we wouldn't treat her any differently. The diagnosis at that time was mainly for the benefit of others, to understand why she acts the way she does and in order to get her the care she needed at school and such. But recently I've seen that the diagnosis has helped us, but not in the "We're ok with it" way. The diagnosis helps in understanding her, making her life and our lives more fulfilling by working with her needs as an Aspie. The diagnosis of Aspergers doesn't define me or my daughter, but it is part of who we are.
So I'm feeling down today because one of my idea for my SBB course project got shot down like Porkins attacking the Death Star, so now I feel completely dumb and stupid.
It goes like this: for my SBB course I need to write an evidence based research paper that is publication-ready. For those of you who speak regular English, I basically have to write a thesis paper based on blood bank stuff. While we were discussing the project in Indiana, everyone in my class seemed to have these great original research ideas that included novel ideas, applying to review boards, doing trial experiments, etc.
I had nothing.
After some thinking, I came up with what I thought was a good and interesting idea (I won't bore you with the details, because you won't get past this paragraph without falling asleep in your own drool puddle). My education coordinator was a little concerned that it wouldn't work out, so I asked the director of my lab what he thought and if he could help.
For his answer, see above.
So yeah, feeling kinda stupid today. I know that rejection is just a thing and it's the idea not me and it's no big deal and I was maybe overreaching and…. whatever. I don't do well with rejection. It's why I never really took writing seriously. But it's not only that. Everyone else in my class seems to be so researchy-cool and know what they are doing. Am I the guy they are all looking at and thinking, "Well, at least I'm not as dumb as that guy"?
I do have a couple of other ideas that I can use. I just have to settle on one fast, since the plan proposal is due like… now. But I guess I'll just have to figure something out and get the job done, one way or another.
Or else, I'll just fail.
(That one's for you, honey) 😉
Me Jelly?
So my wife is posting on her blog again, and of course she is instantly getting more attention than I am. It is only fair, though, since her blog is cooler and she's so much more awesomer than I am anyway – except for when it comes to making up words, I'm much more bestier at that than she is.
Seeing her blog has given me a few ideas and some inspiration on how to make my blog look nicer and a little bit more interesting. So over the next little while (when I have free time, which is hardly never), I'll be tweaking the look and feel of the site. Hopefully I'll settle on something that's better not worse.
I do need your help on this, dear readers. Please email me and let me know what you like, what you don't like, and what you'd like to see. If you'd like me to post a link to your blog, please send it to me. And don't get too annoyed if I decide to try and include the advertisements option to the blog. Don't hate me for being a sellout. 🙂


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nsurance history has enjoyed an increasing presence in general economic history conferences around the world. The 15th (Utrecht, 2009), 16th (Stellenbosch, 2012) and 17th (Kyoto, 2015) World Economic History Congresses (WEHC) each included sessions on the insurance business, some of which generated more specialised academic events. The insurance history session at the 16th WEHC, in particular, attracted a wide audience of international experts, while at the 17th WEHC, insurance history expanded its presence with two specialised sessions. All these meetings have resulted in numerous publications, either as research articles in international peer-reviewed journals, or as books produced by leading academic publishers to the highest standards.
The historical study of insurance as a private business has been complemented in recent years by another key line of research focused on social insurance. In this field, papers on workplace accident insurance, pensions, health insurance and unemployment insurance programs have gained in importance, particularly as current changes in such programs make it useful to understand their historical origins. In this sense, high quality research on insurance by a growing global network of scholars is increasing its presence in the agenda of world social and economic history.
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With just a few short days until Christmas, there's no questioning the holiday hustle! Whether you are in search of a delicious selection of fish, poultry, and meat for your Christmas feast, or if you need several last-minute stocking stuffers and gifts, our HarborMarket vendors have got you covered! Their selection treasures and treats would impress even Santa Claus himself - cards, chocolates, hand-knit scarves, lotions, candles, jewelry and so much more can all be found this Saturday at the Market. Come for the shopping, stay for a bite to eat, a hot coffee, or a delicious Bloody Mary from the Lakeside Players concession stand!
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Looking for a perfect gift this holiday? Check out the beautiful soy candles from Chicago-based Rocket Relics!
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The popular duo, Randle Thomas Connection, is back at the market this weekend.
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If you loved the artwork on display at HarborHoliday featuring the 12 Days of Christmas, get your limtied edition Greeting Cards this Saturday at the market! Details here!
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A Peanut Pastime
Vivian visits neighbor Marty Harper's peanut farm just before and during harvest. Vivian's dad introduces Ben and Vivian to the old school break snack, a pack of salted peanuts dumped into a Pepsi in a glass bottle. At the restaurant, Vivian translates the snack into Pepsi glazed pork belly with country ham braised peanuts.
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July 2, 2015
This winter, for our return client, Visa, we linked arms with their US and Canadian teams, as well as the North West Company, to produce a short film about their payment partnership.
Our crew traveled for two days to reach Baker Lake in Nunavut, to shoot interviews and environmental b-roll – by tundra boots, snowmobiles, vans and several planes.
Producing a shoot in a faraway Canadian Arctic community, with a population of less than 2,000 people, required deep local insight, as well as militant attention to logistics and provisions.
Truly a team production, we were supported by many locals, who offered generous access, opened their family homes, and shared their personal stories with us.
For after-hours entertainment, we dressed in four layers of expedition gear, and ventured in darkness onto the frozen lake to watch the spectacular Northern Lights. We learned so much from this special production, including that Fahrenheit and Celsius at some point actually agreed: -40°F = -40°C.
Most importantly, we discovered that there is a very warm welcome to be found in the Arctic.
Director: Michael Sugrue
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Special thanks to our Winnipeg crew, João Luiz Holowka and John Hildebrand, and Midcan Production Services
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For our return client, Quantcast, we created a moving-portrait video of their team to support their global recruitment and career marketing. To entice and inspire future joiners of this leading big data firm, we captured a day in the life of their San Francisco office.
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How to Decorate a Chair of Queen Anne Furniture
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The style of the Queen Anne furniture chair is especially distinguished by the violin-shaped back, cabriolet legs and seat horseshoe. One Queen Anne chair could get lost in a room full of furniture.
12 Picture Gallery: How to Decorate a Chair of Queen Anne Furniture
- Select one pillow to coordinate with the fabric of the chair. Choose a background color if gender has a multicolored design. If this is a strong color, choose a complementary color that you used throughout the room. Queen Anne furniture fabrics are popular chintz, crewel, damask, embroidery, velvet upholstery.
- Covers a light blanket in the back of the chair. Order it aside and let it hang in the back and along the seat. A heavy blanket is too overwhelming for the sophisticated features of a Queen Anne furniture chair.
- Combines ottoman fabric chair. For a lighter contrast, if the fabric of the chair is strong, opt for a pattern of gender Ottoman using complementary colors.
- Cover the armrests and the top of the chair back doily trimmed with lace. The covers for the back and arms to protect fabric dirty with oil from the skin and hair, and added a nice feature.
- Place a lamp with soft chair side lighting. A lamp lit in the evening will showcase the chair.
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I've been wanting to do this Irish staple for a long time. Simple but nice and filling. I had to add some kind of meat to turn it into a full meal. In this case, scallops. Because, that's what I have available.
I added a little ground mace to the flavor just so it wouldn't be just another mashed potato dish. It does add a hint of nutmeg, not much but enough to make it different. I love it!
Ingredients (2-3 servings):
6 pcs Sea Scallops, thawed
2 medium-size Russet Potatoes, diced into small cubes
1/2 ball of small Cabbage, cored and finely shredded
1 Leek, thinly sliced (discard green top)
4-6 strips of Bacon, crumbled or cut into small pieces
2-3 Garlic Cloves
A handful of Parsley, finely chopped
1 cup of Low-Fat Milk, warmed
3 tbs. butter
Ground Mace
Salt & Pepper
Prep everything before you start cooking. Boil the cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water until soft, about 20 minutes. In another pot, also with salted water, boil cabbage until soft but not mushy, about 10 minutes. Drain water and set aside.
Cook the bacon in a pan to crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel and let it rest and drain excess grease. Season the scallops with ground mace and salt & pepper. Take most of the grease out of the pan and sear the scallops in medium-high heat for about 3 minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook them. Set aside on a plate. In the same pan, bring the heat down to about medium-low and sauté the garlic and leek for a few minutes or until leek is translucent. Turn the heat off.
When potatoes are done, drain the water then add milk, butter, a dash of ground mace and salt & pepper to taste. Also, add the sautéed garlic and leek to the mixture and start mashing until everything is fully incorporated. You might want to see if you need more or less milk than 1 cup. But you want the mash nice and creamy, not dry. Now, stir in the cooked shredded cabbage. Finally, add in the crumbled bacon and parsley and fold evenly.
Serve in a soup bowl and top with scallops. And if you want. garnish with more parsley and crumbled bacon.


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More Socialising
I'd written this a while back on social networking sites and their relevance/irrelevance, and now i see this. If you're too lazy to click, Orkut is letting developers make their social applications available to Orkut users.
In the post I mentioned earlier, I had written how Facebook scores over Orkut due to the sheer pull of different elements which cater to my interests and the way it also allows me to relate to my friends on many different planes. The simple idea being that I'm a blogger, an F1 enthusiast, an avid reader, A Heroes fan etc . My friends also share many of these interests, and there are multiple applications which cater to all of these. Orkut's only efforts so far has been groups (which Facebook also has) and that was just not enough. The latest announcement means that Orkut's expansion of services are going to be in that direction.
While that may spark the thought that it might level the playing field, I , for one, dont think so. For starters, Facebook already has the first mover advantage in the space. That can be argued because crowds have a tendency to flock towards the latest new thing as far as social networks go. But, I've seen a lot of Orkut users climbing on to Facebook and then saying 'Its way too confusing'. For the non-confused Facebook user, its a good place to be, because the confusion acts a filter which prevents the clutter in Orkut. So I don't think a lot of Facebook users will go to Orkut for the applications. That, however is something that depends a lot on the applications developed. Lastly, Orkut has managed to collect a lot of users hat are undesirable. These are spam/porn guys and the 'I want to do friendship with you' specimens who are still regulars in Orkut. So, while Orkut's applications might be killers, a lot of potential users might be put off owing to the damage already done, the new privacy features notwithstanding.
until next time, socialise 🙂
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Preparation time
10 Minutes
Cooking time
15 Minutes
Opt for a less sinful version of fried rice by replacing white with brown rice when cooking. Brown rice is filled with vitamins and coconut oil, known to help with inflammations in the body.
This fried rice is a vegan dish you can serve when you want to cut back on calories and add on some extra healthy fibre into your diet. Brown rice is more nutritious than its white counterpart and sustains you longer for the day.
On medium fire, heat oil in a large sauté pan. Add in ginger, and stir constantly to prevent burning. Cook until a light, crispy brown - about one minute. Turn heat off, remove the ginger immediately and set aside (leave the oil in the pan).
Reheat the ginger-infused oil. Add in garlic, red chili flakes, shiitakes mushrooms, and a small pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until the mushrooms start to release moisture – about 2-3 minutes.
Toss in the asparagus and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes. Add in a bit more oil if needed.
Then crumble in brown rice to loosen the clumps. Add in tamari, salt, and Shaoxing wine (optional), and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until heated through.
Finally, add ground white pepper and lemon juice. And either stir in the crispy ginger slices to combine with the rice or use them as a garnish. Serve immediately.


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"Actors know that the "green room" is the area in which they wait before going on stage. The term "green room" may reference the fact that once these areas were outside, or legend has it that old vaudeville theaters used the cheapest paint available backstage – green.
Our Green Room not only is our area off the stage during plays and concerts, but serves as the main area for meetings, exercise classes, receptions and our annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, among other purposes.
And it is green – but still is one of the most beautiful rooms in the building. Once classroom space, it is now bright with sunlight from the original windows as well as period lighting-fixtures and fans. Look to the ceiling to notice the faux beams and beautiful stencil work, both done by Van Whysong. And in one of those beams is a time box ready for the next 100 years to go by."


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13 February 2017
University unveils three new degrees to support crisis in mental health and social care sectors
Wrexham Glyndwr University has unveiled three new degrees targeting the crisis in mental health and social care.
The DipHE Contemporary Health Studies, BSc Health and Wellbeing, and BSc Mental Health and Wellbeing are now recruiting for the 2017/18 academic year.
The programmes will be led by Catherine Hewins, Gill Truscott and Justine Mason, who says the level of care and support the NHS provides is unsustainable due to the financial burden of preventable illness and the growing number of people living with mental health issues.
"The focus is moving to prevention rather than cure, wellbeing and good mental health, and exploring the links between mental and physical health," said Justine.
"With support and intervention being carried out in a much more imaginative way by non-traditional providers such as social enterprises and third sector organisations – including the successful Men's Sheds Association and Advanced Brighter Futures – there are new and exciting ways to approach and resolve these issues long-term."
She added: "What we've done here at Wrexham Glyndwr University is design three courses that will give our graduates the knowledge and skills to access a wide range of careers.
"The work is industry-relevant and all students will undertake modules relating to physical and mental wellbeing, as well as specialising in one area depending on the programme they choose.
"These could be anything from anti-stigma to global health concerns, all linking in with a Welsh Government drive to tackle these problems for future generations."
In October, a new delivery plan to improve mental health and wellbeing in Wales was launched by Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething.
Together for Mental Health is a 10-year, cross-government strategy which contains a range of actions to support people with severe and enduring mental illness.
The delivery plan contains a number of new objectives, includingimproved support for young people, particularly those at risk of adverse childhood experiences, a new strategic action plan for dementia, and proposals to address suicide and self-harm.
Sara Moseley, director of Mind Cymru, welcomed the initiative but said the mental health arena is still "significantly underfunded."
She added: "Mental health and well-being affects every aspect of people's lives, so we're glad that Welsh Government is focusing on outcomes for people with mental health problems, whatever their age."
The University's DipHE Contemporary Health Studies and BSc Health and Wellbeing are also aimed at sectors struggling to cope with public demand, and have been tailored to support them.
"We have a growing older population with complex needs," said Catherine.
"Care is better placed within the community and prevention of loneliness is a big factor in keeping these people in their own homes, so both degree and diploma will cover this."
She added: "Prevention is now key to health and wellbeing, and health promotion is key to keeping people out of the acute sector and empowering them to address their own needs before they become ill.
"Global health issues are on the rise – including the obesity crisis and co-morbidities like type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and cancer – and with growing migrant populations, asylum seekers, people trafficked for slavery and refugees, there are many more issues on the world stage, all of which are addressed on the Contemporary Health Studies course."
The School of Social and Life Sciences at Wrexham Glyndwr University will hold a taster day on Wednesday February 22 for anyone interested in finding out more about the new degrees.
For the latest on new courses, visit www.glyndwr.ac.uk or come to the University's next open day on March 4 from 10am-2pm.


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Potentially useful Tech and Management fundamentals literature:
1) Grady Booch "Object-Oriented Analysis and Design with Applications"
Notes: Do not be afraid of С++ examples, 95% of the material is conceptual, and not depending on the exact programming language From my point of view it's one of the best books for real learning what OOP is. It might look too simple for you – which makes it even more pleasant to read before going to bed.
[E1-E3; Junior – Senior]
2) Martin Fowler «Refactoring»


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ELIZABETH, NJ — A former Elizabeth Board of Education attorney has been awarded close to a half million dollars as part of a settlement stemming from the Elizabeth school lunch scandal surrounding a former school board president charged with illegally receiving free lunches for her children.
Kirk Nelson will be receiving $490,000 for his attorney's fees from the board as part of a statute that requires the board to pay those expenses because Nelson was acquitted of all charges.
Nelson, of Roselle, was acquitted last year — after a five-week trial and less than an hour of deliberation — of interfering with the state's investigation into the federally funded lunch program that serves Elizabeth's low-income students.
Nelson had been accused of official misconduct, tampering with public records, hindering prosecution records and conspiracy.
Despite the fact that Nelson had a contract with the board, he was terminated from his position as board attorney once he was indicted.
In 2013, the Attorney General's Office indicted former board president Juan Donoso after he was accused of covering up a falsified lunch application filled out by his wife.
At the time, the AG had alleged that Nelson, along with a second board attorney, had helped to orchestrate the coverup after state police subpoenaed the school district for applications for the free lunch program.
The AG claimed that Nelson, along with the second board attorney, had arranged for Donoso's application to be pulled from the district's records, then changed from free to paid status, after which the files were returned.
Nelson, along with Donoso and the second board attorney, were charged with official misconduct, conspiracy, tampering with public records or information, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and hindering apprehension or prosecution.
Following his acquittal, Nelson submitted a claim to the board for reimbursement of all legal fees and expenses he had incurred.
Timothy Donohue, attorney for Nelson, told LocalSource that the AG should never have indicted Nelson.
"The AG never should have charged my client," Nelson said in an April 4 email. "He was completely innocent. He did nothing wrong. He followed the advice of his attorney. In fact, before he was indicted, I produced sworn evidence that he was innocent and the AG's office simply ignored it."
According to Donohue, the statute requires the BOE to pay all legal fees when an employee is charged and then acquitted of all charges,"
"That is why the Board of Ed had to pick up the tab for all of Mr. Nelson's legal fees," Donohue said.
Donohue said that he intends to sue the board of education for breach of employment.
"This has been an extremely difficult time for my client," Donohue said. "As a result of being falsely accused of this crime, he was fired by the Elizabeth Board of Education even though he had a guaranteed contract. We intend to sue the board for breach of that employment agreement and we are confident that we will prevail."
Elizabeth has long been under scrutiny by state investigators regarding its federal lunch program.
In 2014, former school board president Marie Munn was convicted of falsifying applications to obtain free meals for her own children. According to prosecutors at the time, Munn was found guilty of slashing her household income by about $100,000, allowing her children to receive $2,649 in free lunch benefits to which they were not entitled. She was later sentenced to probation.
Elizabeth School District spokesman Pat Politano issued an April 8 statement to LocalSource.
"After Mr. Nelson was found not guilty in criminal court, the Board of Education reached a settlement agreement to reimburse his defense attorney's fees, in accordance with state law," Politano said. "At this time, the school district is not aware of any other pending legal action related to Mr. Nelson."