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The coursework is divided into three phases and a short research project, the essay. The full course will advance:
- Research Skills: problem formulation and solving, presentation skills and necessary background in numerical methods and mathematics (Four weeks, full time).
- Core Topics: foundational subjects, such as quantum mechanics, relativity, field theory, statistical physics, dynamical systems, data analysis, and scientific computation. (Three three-week sessions, each with two courses running in parallel).
- Elective Courses: subdisciplinary subjects, such as particle physics, cosmology, quantum information, quantum foundations and condensed matter physics. Courses on specialized fields which are currently "hot." Students are required to take at least six out of fifteen courses. Each course is three weeks long.
Essay: Each student undertakes a short research project supervised by a local or outside Faculty member, and produces an essay which is publicly presented and defended.
The program also includes remedial English courses, training in scientific writing, and presentation workshops.
2018/2019 PSI Timetable
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Although all course grades are either "credit" or "no credit," PSI's approach to evaluation involves assessment throughout the year conducted by the PSI Fellows. This assessment is in the form of oral interviews (for core courses), homework assignments, and tutorial participation. The goal is to encourage all students to achieve their potential and to avoid grade-chasing competition.
The Front-End begins the second week of August and runs for four weeks. The Front-End courses are short courses intended to provide mathematics and physics background useful for the rest of the PSI year. Recent courses and topics include:
Complex Analysis
Complex numbers, holomorphic functions, analyticity, Riemann surfaces and applications of Cauchy's residue theorem.
Special Topics in Quantum Theory
Density matrices, non-relativistic path integral, non-relativistic Feynman diagrams.
Lie Groups and Lie Algebras
Definitions and examples of groups, Lie groups and Lie algebras, representation theory, SU(2) irreducible representations, SU(N) and Young tableaux, classification of semi-simple Lie algebras.
Theoretical Mechanics
Introduction to differential and symplectic geometry and its applications to mechanics, principle of least action, Noether's theorem, Poisson brackets, canonical transformations, Liouville's theorem, integrable systems, constraints, Hamilton-Jacobi theory.
Functions, "Functions," etc.
Distributions, Green's functions, asymptotic series, saddle-point approximation and Stokes' phenomenon, summation of divergent series.
Introduction to Mathematical Computing
Mathematica: plots, movies, advanced features, numerical solution of partial differential equations; Julia: linear algebra, numerical methods.
September to December. The core courses cover foundational graduate-level subjects, and each course is three weeks long. Students take all six core courses.
Topics covered in previous years include:
Quantum Theory
Operational approach to quantum theory, postulates of quantum theory, generalized preparations (density operators), generalized evolutions (CPTP maps, Krauss operators), generalized measurement (POVMs, weak measurements), foundational origins of classical and quantum mechanics.
Special relativity, foundations of general relativity, Riemannian geometry, Einstein's equations, black holes, gravitational waves.
Statistical Mechanics
Review of thermodynamics, statistical ensembles, Gibbs distribution, Ising model, phase transitions, critical exponents, mean field theory, Wilsonian renormalization, systems with continuous symmetry, vortices, Monte Carlo methods for studying phase transitions.
Quantum Field Theory I
Canonical quantization of scalar, spinor, and electromagnetic fields, Feynman diagrams, applications to particle physics, quantum electrodynamics.
Quantum Field Theory II
Path integral quantization, renormalization group, quantization of non-abelian gauge theories, gauge fixing and ghosts, spontaneous symmetry breaking.
Condensed Matter
Crystal lattices, reciprocal lattices, band structure, phonons, quantum Hall effect, superconductivity and BCS theory.
Elective COURSES
January to April. Elective courses introduce students to modern topics and cover cutting-edge research topics from various specialized subfields. Students take at least six out of fifteen courses. Each course is three weeks long. Recent courses and topics include:
Standard Model
Higgs Mechanism and spontaneous symmetry breaking, Yukawa interaction, deep inelastic scattering, Higgs decay and production in LHC, hadron spectroscopy, flavour physics, open questions.
Homogenous and isotropic Universe, FRW metric, thermodynamics in expanding Universe, big bang nucleosynthesis, cosmic microwave background, dark matter and dark energy, inflation.
Quantum Foundations
Operational and realistic approaches to the interpretation of quantum mechanics, local realism and the EPR argument, Bell's theorem and non-locality, contextuality and the Kochen-Specker theorem, deBroglie-Bohm interpretation, many worlds interpretation.
Gravitational Physics Review
Differential forms, Cartan's structure equations, black holes in four and higher dimensions, cosmic strings and domain walls, Einstein-Hilbert action, Gibbons-Hawking term, black hole thermodynamics, hypersurfaces, Gauss-Codazzi formalism, Kaluza-Klein theory, Gregory-Laflamme instability, gravitational instantons, Randall-Sundrum model.
Quantum Information Review
Qubits, quantum gates, quantum circuits, entanglement, quantum algorithms and complexity, information theory and implementations, quantum error correction, quantum cryptography, quantum information theory.
String Theory
Nambu-Goto action, Polyakov action, the bosonic string spectrum, BRST quantization and the Hilbert space, tree amplitudes, effective action, D-branes and T-duality, Type II superstring spectrum.
Quantum Field Theory III
Conformal field theory in D dimensions, the conformal anomaly, conformal bootstrap, conformal field theory in D=2, Virasoro algebra, unitary minimal models, anomalies, instantons.
Condensed Matter Theory
Quantum phase transitions, entanglement and entanglement entropy, Lieb-Robinson bounds, lattice gauge theories, topological order.
Beyond the Standard Model
Evidence for physics beyond the Standard Model: neutrinos, baryogenesis, dark matter, scale hierarchies, electroweak precision experiments; BSM Physics: supersymmetry, technicolor, extra-dimensions.
Explorations of Quantum Integrable Models
Topics in 1+1 dimensional theories: spin chains, algebraic Bethe ansatz, Yang-Baxter equation, anti-ferromagnetic vacuum, spinons, magnons; R-matrices in 4d topological field theories, Yangian algebra, RTT relations, Wilson lines, Thirring model, defect and beta functions.
Explorations in Relativistic Quantum Information
Introduction to relativistic quantum information, phenomenology of particle detectors and the relativistic light-matter interaction, entanglement in quantum field theory, entanglement harvesting and farming. relativistic quantum communication, relativistic quantum information view of the Unruh effect and Hawking radiation.
Explorations in Cosmology
Cosmological perturbation theory, inflationary perturbations, ADM formalism, quantum field theory in curved spacetime, Fisher matrix for cosmic microwave background.
Explorations in Quantum Gravity
Actions for gravity and first order formulation, canonical formulations of constrained systems and gauge symmetries, Dirac program, Ashtekar-Barbero variables, loop quantum gravity, quantum geometries, path integral formulation and spinfoam models, the Ponzano-Regge model.
Explorations in Machine Learning for Many-Body Physics
Supervised learning (feedforward neural networks, convolutional neural networks) and unsupervised learning (data visualization and clustering, generative modelling) with applications to classical and quantum many-body physics.


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1/15th of recipe (1 treat): 110 calories, 3g fat, 53mg sodium, 23g carbs, 4g fiber, 10g sugars, 1.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 3* If ever there were an HG recipe sure to bring out your inner child, this would be it. Have a square -- you don't even need to clean your room first!
3 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
1/8 tsp. almond extract
3 cups mini marshmallows
5 cups puffed wheat cereal
2 cups Fiber One Original bran cereal
1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
Spray a 9" X 13" baking pan with nonstick spray.
Place butter in a large nonstick pot and bring to low heat. Once butter has melted, add extract and marshmallows. Cook and stir until melted, about 10 minutes.
Remove pot from heat. Add both cereals, and gently stir until coated.
Using a spatula sprayed with nonstick spray, evenly press mixture into the baking pan.
Sprinkle with chocolate chips and sprinkles, and press down with the spatula to help them adhere.
Let cool completely, about 5 minutes. Slice and enjoy!
HG Tip! Lay a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper over the mixture in the pan, and press to smooth.
Entire recipe: 165 calories, 4g fat, 148mg sodium, 37g carbs, 9g fiber, 18g sugars, 4g protein -- PointsPlus® value 5* The conundrum: You're craving a birthday-cake-style treat, but it's not your birthday, and you're snacking solo. The solution: this easy recipe! Ingredients: 1 Vitalicious Deep Chocolate VitaTop, partially thawed 3 tbsp. Cool Whip Free (thawed) 1 tsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tsp. rainbow sprinkles
Directions: Carefully slice VitaTop in half lengthwise (like you would a hamburger bun), so that you are left with 2 thin round "slices." In a small bowl, fold chocolate chips into Cool Whip. Spoon and spread Cool Whip mixture onto the bottom Vita slice. Top with the other slice to form a sandwich. Gently press sprinkles into the exposed Cool Whip mixture on the sides of the sandwich. Place on a plate and freeze until filling is firm, about 1 hour. MAKES 1 SERVING
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This book describes how more than 50 million people in the UNECE region have come to live in informal settlements and examines the main characteristics of the phenomenon.
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What would a season finale be without complications? For Royal Pains' Divya (Reshma Shetty), that could mean early labor pains. The physician's assistant, pregnant with her ex's child, suddenly finds "there may be something wrong with the baby," Shetty reports. Never fear, though: "HankMed" — aka her boss, Hank (Mark Feuerstein), and his brother Evan (Paulo Costanzo) — "swoop in and help."
But that's just the beginning of Divya's dilemmas. She has also just learned that her platonic roommate, Dr. Sacani (Ben Shenkman), has fallen in love with her. "It's very sweet that people are so enamored by their relationship, but right now Divya's focused on having her first baby by herself," says Shetty. "She's very fond of Dr. Sacani and considers him a valuable friend, but I don't think she's in a state of mind to think about whether that can go anywhere."
Divya has come a long way over the course of Pains' five seasons. "She went from a very conservative girl who was going to have an arranged marriage to maybe a single mother, making her own living away from her parents," says Shetty. "HankMed has become her family. These two brothers have become completely immersed in her life, and she wouldn't know what to do otherwise."
For Shetty, spending five years playing a medical professional has come with its own share of complications. "I was in Saks one day, and this lady fell over unconscious, and nobody was doing anything," she recalls. "I jumped into action and did basic first aid until the paramedics came. It was honestly just pure delusion on my part — I literally felt like it was a scene, then suddenly I realized I was completely unqualified."
Royal Pains airs its season finale Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 9/8c on USA.


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Most of it is about economics; How do I gain the things Ive always wanted on my own without depending on anyone. How do I think like a man and gain the confidence to get the things I want in the world.
Im starting to understand. The universe is reteaching me how to start again and be independent; a thing I never learned when young; but I so desperately tried but no one was their to help me; no one cared or wanted to; I was all alone; completely; but never knew it. I knew it but thought I could work through it; I had no idea I was being destroyed and a throwaway.
The universe is leading me back to skills 101; how do I focus on what I want; and hold that focus and not let go no matter what. The universe is showing me that pathways to anything can be unfolded; anything I want. And thats where my work is right now; learning about these pathways; allowing them to unfold; its scary stuff; I feel like I could be let down; so things are hard right now; trust issues with the universe.
The hard part is going through with all of this; coming from a mentally ill background; its hard to believe I've come this fare. Im shocked; at one point I was the equivalent of a schizophrenic; now; Im setting long term goals and it feels safe; almost normal; However, I still suffer from loneliness; but still; I can set goals not to be alone and the universe will unfold pathways to these things; How do I know this; because I've been getting pathways unfolding for a while now; its nothing new; what is new? pathways unfolding at a larger diameter. Im interested in things of more confidence. bigger ticket items; we will see.


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I had mister crab lying around for a while, so I decided to go with the same color scheme and feeling . He is hollow and soldered onto a copper base, so he is much lighter than he looks. All of these creations are one of a kind.


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HOUSTON (AP) — A's closer Grant Balfour hadn't blown a save all season, and his streak of 44 straight saves was an Oakland record and the sixth longest run in major league history.
But things went wrong quickly in the ninth inning on Tuesday night, and Balfour ended up with the loss when the Houston Astros rallied for a 5-4 win.
"It got a little bit ugly, and I didn't make good pitches," he said. "I should have never put the team in that situation. I'm better than that."
Rookie Jonathan Villar scored the winning run from second base in the ninth inning when catcher Derek Norris had a passed ball and then made a bad throw on the same play to give the Astros the victory.
Houston ended a 10-game losing streak against the A's this season and a six-game skid overall.
The Astros trailed 4-2 entering the ninth before Matt Dominguez hit a two-run homer off Balfour (0-2) to tie it.
Justin Maxwell hit an infield single to start the inning and advanced to second when Balfour attempted to make a throw to first from his knees and bounced it in the dirt for an error.
Balfour thought that play was the key to the inning.
"I feel like the whole inning could have been totally different had I not put myself in that situation," he said. "It wasn't what I wanted it to be tonight."
Oakland manager Bob Melvin agreed with his closer.
"He's been so good for us," Melvin said. "The first guy gets on in what looks like potentially could have been an out, and the next guy hits a homer. His command just wasn't good after that."
It was Balfour's first blown save since April 29, 2012.
"It was a good run," he said. "I should have had more, but I guess 44 is a remarkable number, so you can't be too upset about it. We're starting all over again. To me, it's just a number, but I'm happy I did it."
The homer by Dominguez bounced off the wall in left-center as Coco Crisp desperately tried to climb to grab it.
Villar, who was playing his second major league game, doubled with one out, and Jose Altuve walked before the defensive miscue ended it.
It was the second straight game that the A's made three errors.
"We've been a bit sloppy lately, and tonight, it definitely cost us," Melvin said. "We've already addressed it. It's just a period where we're not playing crisp baseball."
Brandon Moss put Oakland on top 4-2 with a two-run homer in the eighth inning.
Josh Fields (1-1) pitched a scoreless ninth for the win.
The game was tied 2-2 when reliever Jose Cisnero plunked Josh Donaldson with two outs. Moss then sent a 95 mph fastball into the second deck in right field for his 17th homer.
Houston starter Jarred Cosart, yielded seven hits and two runs — one earned — in seven innings in his second major league start after being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
Oakland starter Jarrod Parker allowed five hits and one earned run in seven innings.
John Jaso walked with one out in the first inning and Jed Lowrie followed with a single. Josh Donaldson singled, but Jaso was out at third on the play.
The Athletics took a 1-0 lead when Moss reached on an error by third baseman Matt Dominguez that allowed Lowrie to score.
Villar got things going for Houston with a double in the first. The Astros tied it 1-1 with back-to-back singles by Altuve and Jason Castro.
The bases were loaded in the third when Moss grounded into a double play that Crisp scored on to put Oakland up 2-1.
The 23-year-old Cosart took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and got the win in his debut against Tampa Bay just before the break, allowing two hits and no runs in eight-plus innings. He was sent to Oklahoma City after that game.
He wasn't as sharp early on Tuesday, but starting rolling in the fourth, pitching a 1-2-3 inning. Crisp singled with one out in the fifth, but Cosart faced the minimum in that inning after Houston turned a double play. Donaldson hit a one-out double in the sixth before Cosart retired the next two batters to end the threat.
Pinch-hitter Yoenis Cespedes grounded into a double play in the seventh to erase a leadoff walk by Chris Young. Eric Sogard doubled, but Cosart finished his night by battling Crisp on a seven-pitch at-bat before he struck him out looking, leaving Crisp angrily shaking his head at the plate.
Barnes robbed Young of a hit with a nifty diving catch in center field in the fourth inning.
NOTES: The series wraps up on Wednesday when Oakland's A.J. Griffin opposes Bud Norris ... CF Barnes left before the seventh with a mild left calf strain. ... Cespedes, the Home Run Derby champ, was out of the starting lineup for the fifth straight game because of a sore left wrist. ... A's LHP Brett Anderson, on the disabled list since May 1 with a stress fracture in his right foot, is scheduled to throw 45 pitches in a bullpen session on Wednesday. He felt good after throwing 35 pitches on Monday.
HOUSTON (AP) — A's closer Grant Balfour hadn't blown a save all season, and his streak of 44 straight saves was an Oakland record and the sixth longest run in major league history.


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December 12, 2016: Roque Ruiz-Carmona (Ph.D. candidate, Institute of Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands) has requested AAVSO assistance with his campaign to observe a set of 21 cataclysmic variables (CVs) with the William Herschel Telescope (WHT) at La Palma on 2016 December 16.
April 9, 2013: In AAVSO Special Notice #346 (http://www.aavso.org/aavso-special-notice-346), IU Leo was said to have a close companion about 2 arcsec to the NE. This is not correct - it is IY UMa that has this close companion.
We extend sincere apologies to Dr. Szkody for misquoting her and to our readers for the error.
This AAVSO Special Notice was compiled by Elizabeth O. Waagen.
March 25, 2013: Further to AAVSO Alert Notice 471 (http://www.aavso.org/aavso-alert-notice-471) and AAVSO Special Notice #342 (http://www.aavso.org/aavso-special-notice-342), HST/COS is scheduled to observe the eclipsing SU UMa-type dwarf nova IY UMa:
IY UMa 2013 March 29 23:43:52 through March 30 02:18:13 UT
March 18, 2013: Further to AAVSO Alert Notice 471 (http://www.aavso.org/aavso-alert-notice-471), HST/COS is scheduled to observe the SU UMa-type dwarf nova PU CMa:
PU CMa 2013 March 22 00:00:43 through 02:36:08 UT
The HST observations of PU UMa may be cancelled/postponed, as PU CMa is currently in outburst, according to observations reported to the AAVSO:


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Knowledgeable and efficient service, very helpful.Mar 11, 2020
- Maurice Robinson, Fuengirola
Alvaro took immediate action on our first visit, getting straight on the phone to Trafico in Malaga in order to register us to change our driving licences before the deadline date of 31st January.
He also accompanied us to Fuengirola National Police to apply for our Residencia Green Card on the 30th of January. The lady processing us was unsure of a particular point and was unsure about one small point. Alvaro solved this by insisting that she accompanied him to her Bosses office and immediately solved the problem. Had Alvaro not been with us and the fact that our Spanish is not very good there would have had our application rejected.
His proactive role cannot be faulted and in fact we have already recommended him to our Insurance broker who intends to use him.
Maurice and Jill Robinson.Feb 03, 2020
- Craig Norris, Fuengirola
His attention to detail was excellent.Jan 19, 2020
- Hubert Hume, Fuengirola
Alvaro kept in contact with me right from the date that I first communicated with him regarding my Intention to seek Residence Permit to reside in Spain.
I regard his fee structure very competitive and reasonable and he made appointments for me with Insurance Agencies in order to fulfil the health insurance requirements for Spain--when we have committed to pursue our legal status here in Spain we will instruct his Service to act on our behalf.Jan 13, 2020
- Gail Maher, Torrenueva
Alvaro is brilliant.
He comes across very professional and friendly,nothing too much trouble.
As I was unable to go to Spain initially all communication was via phone and was put at ease straight away as he understood exactly what was required to deal with my case, and all went exceptionally well. I was able to meet Alvaro in August to pass over documents required and made me very welcome.
I have been so pleased with everything I have now engaged him on a further instruction on our property in Torrenueva..Dec 11, 2019
- Joseph Pitaru, Granada
Alvaro is an excellent communicator, he provided prompt and courteous service.Dec 01, 2019
- Andrew Lawrence, Estepona
Alvaro was incredibly helpful and was able to take care of my issues very quickly and efficiently.Nov 21, 2019
- Joseph Pitaru, USA
Alvaro is very professional, has a solid command of English, and has done a great job in helping us to receive our NIE numbers.
He made the whole process very easy and simple. The communication between us was impeccable. We will continue to work with Alvaro to obtain our residency permits, following our relocation to Spain.
We would like to retain his services for other matters as well. In conclusion, a job well done!Nov 19, 2019
- Alan Ragsdale, Fuengirola
Very experienced and professional. Could not do enough to help us with the matter in hand.
Would recommend this lawyer to everyone. Great service thanks!Sep 21, 2019
- K K, Fuengirola
Alvaro made one phone call on our behalf and sorted out a long standing issue with a rental agency in Fuengirola. Without his help we would have been lost.
Would absolutely recommend him, he understood the issue and dealt with it efficiently.Sep 18, 2019
- Tina Shiels, Fuengirola
Alvaro was very helpful and went above and beyond to try to help me in my situation as I needed it to happen as fast as possible.
Even whilst he was on holiday he was in touch and made things happen. would definitely recommend!Sep 06, 2019
- Lorrainne Morgan, Fuengirola
Nothing was too much for Alvaro. He made sure we got exactly what we asked for. Couldn't be happier.Aug 08, 2019
- Davinia Gordon, Malaga
Very satisfied with the service provided!Jul 31, 2019
- Jason McNabb, Fuengirola
Very professional and a first class service at very short notice.
Everything was under control in a short space of time. Alvaro was a man of his word. Anything he said he would do he done it. Me and my family appreciate everything you done for my brother thank you so much.Jul 16, 2019
- Andy Docksey, La Cala de Mijas
Alvaro is very professional, he is very polite and helpful, he responds very quickly and I would definitely use his service again and recommend him to others.Jul 08, 2019
- Simon Luddon , Alicante
This is the fourth time I have used this company I would not look elsewhere, their service is second to none.Jul 08, 2019
- Colin Taplin, Fuengirola
Alvaro quickly got to grip with our issues.
He explained things clearly and we feel that he was good value for money.Jul 01, 2019
- Dave Holmes, Fuengirola
Very prompt reply to my original email. Alvaro is extremely professional & understanding.
I would recommend Alvaro to anyone who needs legal help in SpainJun 25, 2019
- Michael Ha, Fuengirola
Very helpful and informative, thank you AlvaroJun 24, 2019
- Brenda Ann Tillson Phillips, Fuengirola
I can highly recommend Advocate Abroad. When I rang them I was immediately put in touch with the right solicitor for my case, Alvaro. He dealt with the case efficiently giving me regular updates and giving me comfort that we would get the problem sorted.May 31, 2019
- Jeffrey Gorman, Granada
Always available and ready to help, nice guy easy to talk to.May 31, 2019
- Don Sierra, Granada
It is very difficult to find a good Spanish lawyer and this law firm, has set the standard very high.
I sent them an email and within an hour someone called me and got on my case. Álvaro, was a shark and he got the job done. No waiting, no bs, straight to the point.
As an American EXPAT it is very important not to be manipulated by the Spanish Court system. He showed me some amazing loopholes and now, things are going great!May 28, 2019
- Andy and Diane Heston, Fuengirola
We have recently had to employ the services of a lawyer, to deal with a very serious and distressing problem. We found Alvero and made a phone call to him ,within seconds of speaking to him he proved to be the lawyer to represent us.
His knowledge of our particular problem was in depth and precise he listened carefully and gave us really sound and honest advice. His professionalism in handling our case has been impressive to say the least but he has also remained sympathetic and constantly kept us up to date with everything he has been doing at every stage.
This has helped to minimize the stress at this extremely stressful time I would have no hesitation in recommending Alvero. His professionalism and whole attitude towards his clients is second to noneMay 24, 2019
- Max Henchy, Puerto Banus- Estepona
He was very professional and extremely helpful! Also incredibly quick and efficient.
Thanks to him my life has changed drastically for the better! He went out of his way to help me and my family.May 24, 2019
- Angela Panuccio, Granada
Alvaro was extremely helpful. I would recommend his services to others.May 23, 2019
- Rachael Barber, Granada
Alvaro was an excellent advocate. He was always available and very helpful. His English is excellent as well.
Highly recommend working with him to anyone 🙂Mar 20, 2019
- Justin Culmer, United Kingdom
Alvaro was professional, approachable, and very responsive while supporting me with the formal and legal processes in assisting me purchasing my new home in Spain.
He was consistent in all communication and very informative.
To improve the service I would suggest to provide a formal summary document of all legal services and formality checks carried out on the property purchase process, (as done in the UK) as a final overall document given to the client.Mar 14, 2019
- Jason Baker, Estepona
Alvaro was transparent throughout the process and instilled a confidence in me that he would get the job done, which he duly did!
He was persistent and diligent with his approach, which meant that an issue that i had for 2 years was no longer one.
Regarding the above KPI's of measurement, he was top marks for all of them. I am genuinely satisfied with the service.Feb 13, 2019
- Alison Hamilton, Fuengirola
Kept us informed every step of the way, very efficient and very pro active.
Absolutely excellent!Feb 12, 2019
- Florence, Fuengirola
The service was quick and satisfactory. I was impressed by the lawyer's work. Very professional, easy going and communicative. Everything was perfect!Jan 08, 2019
- David W Baker, Malaga
We were extremely satisfied with Alvaro: He explained the law to us and gave us a solution to our problem.
He could not have been more helpful and we will definitely use him again.Nov 06, 2018
- Michele Jansen van Vuuren, Benajarafe
Alvaro was extremely helpful, he couldn't have done more. Very quick to respond to my query.
Only issue was that some of the documents I needed to provide were not mentioned. However, would definitely recommend his services to friends.Oct 13, 2018
- David McChesney, Puerto Banus
Alvaro was very professional, Knowledgeable of the subject at hand, did not over-charge - in fact cut costs in the best way for me.
Very efficient in the entire process. Thank you.Oct 03, 2018
- Patsy Valentin, Granada
Extremely accommodating and highly professional and very pro active. Excellent result and service. Highly recommended.Sep 11, 2018
- Jovie, Malaga
My lawyer Alvaro was extremely helpful and very efficient. I would definitely recommend his services to friends.Sep 05, 2018
- Claire, Fuengirola
Alvaro assisted me during my experience at advocate abroad, and he was so kind. He answered any questions I had, and made me feel completely at ease.
I knew I was in the hands of a professional. He could not have done more to help me.Jul 04, 2018
- Paul and Joyce Rose, Mijas, Malaga
Extremely helpful and very professional. Will definitely use Alvaro next time we require legal advice.Jul 04, 2018
- Claire O'Gara, Fuengirola
I liked Alvaroós enthusiasm, and the great level of customer service. He always answered my questions thoroughly.Jun 27, 2018
- David Pratt (Fuengirola)
Alvaro was helpful and knowledgeable. My problem was solved rapidly and effectively.May 04, 2018
- David Pratt, Alhaurin del Grande
Alvaro gives me confidence that he understands the issue and gives me practical solutions. He works rapidly and efficiently. I would strongly recommend his services.Apr 13, 2018
- Phil Loughton, Las Lagunas de Mijas
Alvaro was extremely helpful and the simple process I needed managed was dealt with quickly and efficiently. I would certainly recommend him to friends.Mar 20, 2018
- John Burchell, Arroyo De la Miel
Alvaro was very professional, helpful and friendly.
Understood things quickly. Explained things well in English. Very easy to contact at any time.Mar 20, 2018
- Tony, London
The service I received from nada was very helpful.
The tasks were completed to the highest standard and would definitely use her services again in the future. All correspondence was received in a very timely manner. Highly recommended.Feb 28, 2018
- Peter Brumder, England
Alvaro has always been very approachable and friendly and I value his judgement and advice.
Alvaro has taken away the headaches associated with a property abroad and has helped me with all my problems including payment of bills, decorating and taxes.
I couldn't have coped without himOct 04, 2017
- SRK, Malaga
We appointed Alvaro for a local business purchase. We would have to say he was extremely thorough and efficient in his workings, very approachable and his response time to queries was typically minutes from e-mails/messages.
Alvaro also kindly assisted with other areas associated with our move to Spain.Jun 02, 2017
- Uwe Gerhard, Fuengirola
Everything was done very well and on time.
Alvaro was extremely helpful, he couldn't have done more.May 08, 2017
I am a lawyer myself and must have stormed Alvaro with thousands of questions. He immediately replied to all my queries. He is a really helpful and approachable person.
I will not hesitate in recommending his service to anyone. If I have to rank him out of 10 he will get 9 for sure.Feb 08, 2017
- Paul McG., Fuengirola
He provided the help I needed in a professional!
His manner and this help was well worth the fee. As I told Alvaro, if in the future I have any legal problems here he will be my first port of call.Dec 15, 2016
- Abi Carr, Mijas Costa
Alvaro assisted me through an extremely difficult and complex situation. At all times he was professional, reassuring and diligent, explaining anything I did not quite understand, and working tirelessly on my behalf.
He kept me informed throughout, always responding to my calls and emails very quickly. Excellent service, and value for money. I highly recommend Alvaro. I would not hesitate to use him again.Oct 28, 2016
- Caroline & Kevin, UK
Alvaro was approachable, reliable and his instructions were clear. He was easy to communicate with and we felt he had our best interests at heart.
His English is excellent and he offered excellent value for money.Sep 02, 2016
- Pamela Jakeway, Carchel
I am very satisfied with the service provided by Alvaro.
He was very helpful with a good personality.Jul 14, 2016
- Susan Carol, Thailand
I was very satisfied with Alvaro.
We could understand each other.
Dealt with my difficult case extremely well. Pleasant manner.Jun 05, 2016
- Andrew Brown, Qatar
Francisco is extremely helpful, couldn't have done more.
He is absolutely first class and professional service. Provided over and above all my requirements.May 25, 2016
- JC, Hastings England
We would recommend Alvaro as he provided us will invaluable help toward the purchase of our property, speaks very good English, and always kept us informed of matters.
He was simply a fantastic link between us and the prurchaser and we will continue to use his services and would recommend him to anyone who is needing legal advice.Apr 21, 2016
- Martin Rawlings, Baza
I am very pleased with the time and trouble taken by Álvaro in advising me and acting on my behalf.
His English was more or less fluent and I would definitely use his services again.Apr 07, 2016
- George Denissoff, Granada
Alvaro is very responsible, conscientious and professional.
His help in handling our property purchase proved invaluable.
We will gladly recommend him and use his services in the future!Feb 24, 2016


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TAMPA, Fla. -- FC Dallas is currently in the midst of the club's final trip of the preseason, a six-day excursion to Tampa where they will play two games. For two members of Schellas Hyndman's squad -- forward Jeff Cunningham and defender/midfielder Anthony Wallace -- this trip represents a homecoming of sorts as both come from the Tampa area.
Cunningham, the reigning Budweiser Golden Boot winner after a 17-goal season in 2009, calls Crystal River home, which is about 80 miles north of Tampa. The 33-year-old forward is entering his 13th season in MLS and second full campaign with FCD. Once again, he will be expected to shoulder much of his club's offensive load.
His teammate Wallace is from St. Petersburg and like Cunningham, the versatile 21-year-old played collegiately at South Florida. "Wally" has performed well in preseason at both right back and left mid but figures to provide depth at either spot at least to start the season. However, if he continues his strong showings, he could very well push his way into Hyndman's first 11 at some point this season.
Both are clearly glad to be back in such familiar surroundings.
"For me, it's a good experience. I spent a lot of my years here and it's always good to come home to play in front of family," said Cunningham, whose mother still resides in Crystal River. "Knowing there's no longer an MLS team here, it's good they get to see me play. It's great to come back and see some familiar faces."
Wallace agrees. "Yeah, it's a good feeling being close to family and friends. That's always good and of course, having them come out and watch me that's even better," he said.
Cunningham has seen and expects to see plenty of familiar faces during the trip.
"Yeah (I have seen) a lot of players that I played with in the past or in college, I have seen and I hadn't seen them in a while. They have come out and shown their support," the veteran scorer said. "It's always good to come back to where it all started and be able to perform."
Even though one, Cunningham, is assured of a spot in the first 11 while Wallace will likely start the year on the bench, both agree this preseason has gone pretty well for FCD.
"I think we're off to a very good start right now. We have a good understanding of each other and hopefully, we can pick up where we left off at the end of last year," Cunningham said.
Wallace agreed: "I think it's gone pretty well. Of course, I came in pretty fit, so I think that's helped me a lot without having to adjust to the whole preseason routine," he said. "I came in pretty ready for it."
Even though he has received a considerable amount of playing time this season, the FCD defender/midfielder admits he doesn't yet know what his role will be heading into the 2010 season opener with Houston on March 27.
"To tell you the truth, I'm not too sure yet but we'll find out," Wallace said. "I'm pretty comfortable wherever (they want to play me). Whatever gets me playing time, I'll play there."
This is actually Cunningham's second stay in Tampa this preseason. He was also in camp with the US national team there last month and developed a groin injury in a friendly with El Salvador. However, he is now healthy and ready to roll.
"Yeah, I'm healthy. I feel good. I've been in the US camp and got off to a good start," the FCD forward said. "I've been training for a few months now, so I feel fit and ready to go."
This talented duo discussed their roots in the area before the team departed Frisco earlier this week.
"Yeah, he has a lot of roots there as well. It's always good to come home," Cunningham said. "We talked about our playing days here and people we know. We talked about coming back. We're both very excited about being back here and seeing people we haven't seen in a while. We have two games to kind of show ourselves."
For Wallace, a big reason for his success this preseason has been a newfound focus on the mental side of the game. "It's just a new mindset that I have," he said. "I really want to get things going in my career. I figured I'd take that on myself."
That approach and his teammate's performance thus far hasn't surprised Cunningham in the least.
"From the day I got there, I've always said that he's a formidable player," he said. "Now he's fit and is pushing to get into the team. He has a bright future ahead of him."
Steve Hunt is a contributor to MLSnet.com.


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Bombings and a shooting kill 24 across Iraq
A new wave of bombings and a shooting in Iraq killed at least 24 civilians on Tuesday, as insurgents try to exploit the country's political instability and undermine government efforts to maintain security.
The deadliest attack took place in the town of Youssifiyah just south of Baghdad, when gunmen stormed a house and shot dead two women and four men as they were ritually cleansing the body of a Sunni man ahead of his funeral, said police.
In the nearby town of Latifiyah, a bomb hidden inside a coffee shop killed four and wounded 14, a police officer said.
Youssifiyah and Latifiyah, 20 kilometers (12 miles) and 30 kilometers (20 miles) from the capital respectively, were known after the U.S.-led invasion for sectarian violence and dubbed the Triangle of Death. Militants continue to stage attacks in the area, and last week gunmen killed 16 people in an attack on Shiite families in Latifiyah.
Near another former militant stronghold, the central Iraqi town of Baqouba, three car bombs targeting outdoor markets killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 34, a police officer said. Baqouba is 60 kilometers (35 miles) northeast of Baghdad.
In the capital, shortly before sunset, a bomb exploded near a soccer field in the southeastern Shiite-majority suburb of Nahrwan, killing three people and wounding 14 others, police said.
And in the northern city of Mosul, according to police, one person was killed when a sticky bomb attached to his car exploded.
Medical officials in nearby hospitals confirmed the figures. All officials provided details of the violence on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to release information.
Also, authorities unexpectedly shut Mosul's airport, but they gave differing accounts of why.
The head of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, Nassir Bandar, said the shutdown was done for maintenance reasons. A senior intelligence official cited unspecified technical matters, while an airport official and said the move was for security reasons.
The latter two officials spoke anonymously as they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
Mosul, also a former insurgent stronghold, is about 360 kilometers (220 miles) northwest of Baghdad.
No one claimed immediate responsibility for the attacks. But coordinated car bombings and attacks on civilians and security forces are a favorite tactic of the Iraqi branch of al-Qaida. It typically does not lay claim to attacks for several days, if at all.
The attacks come as security forces stage sweeps aimed at arresting Sunni insurgent suspects in areas around the capital. It also comes a day after a high-level government-sponsored meeting between Sunni and Shiite politicians and officials to discuss ways to defuse sectarian tensions in the country.
But neither the security nor the political efforts appear to have dented the insurgents' ability to stage attacks at a high pace.
More than 4,000 people have been killed over the past five months alone. That includes 804 Iraqis killed just last month, according to United Nations figures released earlier this week. Market places, restaurants, coffee shops and funerals are favorite targets of militant groups seeking to sow havoc.
Associated Press writers Sameer N. Yacoub, Adam Schreck and Qassim Abdul-Zahra contributed.


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ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) — A midair crash in Idaho that killed a 2-year-old boy and injured three men, including two from Roseburg, Ore., last week occurred without warning, one of the pilots says.
"I didn't see the other plane or hear them on the radio, and they didn't see us," 39-year-old Chris Jordan told the Roseburg News-Review. "I knew from reading, people don't survive midair collisions. I thought I was going to die."
Jordan was landing a single-engine Piper Tri-Pacer Friday at the Johnson Creek Airport, a back-country airstrip near Yellow Pine in western Idaho.
A twin-engine Beechcraft Baron also heading for a landing came down on top of Jordan's plane about 60 feet in the air, the Valley County Sheriff's Office said.
The other pilot, Ronald Beitel, 48, of Salt Lake City, was seriously injured, and his young son was killed.
Jordan and his passenger, Dan Sprague, 54, both of Roseburg, have returned home, along with their friend, Tom Weiss, a fellow pilot who participated in the annual fly-in that attracted about 100 small-plane enthusiasts.
Weiss said he was flying in front of Jordan and Sprague's aircraft.
"My first thought was, 'It's a slim chance anybody survives a midair crash,' "
Weiss and his 18-year-old son, Davis, didn't witness the impact, but heard over the radio a man yelling that two planes were landing at the same time.
By the time the Weisses turned around, they saw two ant trails of people hurrying toward the wreckage.
Beitel was flown by helicopter to Saint Alfonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise and was initially listed in serious condition. A hospital spokeswoman said Monday no more condition updates would be provided. Authorities declined to release the name of the boy who died.
Jordan suffered a sprained wrist, broken teeth and a split lip. Tom Weiss flew him to a hospital in McCall for treatment.
"I knew I was doing pretty good for everything I went through," Jordan said.
Jordan was discharged from the hospital about 15 minutes before Sprague arrived. Sprague was treated for a lower leg fracture.
Sprague said Monday his leg is sore, and he is resting.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.
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I'm late, I'm late! But at least I've come up with something for this week. The clouds are lifting and I am beginning to get into the creative mood again!
I decided to have a little fun this week and make my very hard working Malt, Ian, a super-special strawberry shake! Don't I look proud?
In my over-excitement it seems I became a bit clumsy! It's a good thing I'm wearing my Sweetheart Lingerie set from Mon Cheri. He can't stay mad at me when I look so cute, right?
I'm also wearing the newest skin from Izzie's called Harlow. After her Ginevra release, I thought I had found my "go-to" skin for sure. But, but, but… THEN she released Harlow and I think I'm in love. It will be a while before I pry this one off of my body. I accented the vintage look with some cat-eye eyeliner from Panda Punx and this cute pin-up style 'do from Truth.
Here's a raw shot so you can see just how beautifully this skin wears inworld!
To-die-for, right? Happy shopping!
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Skin: Izzie's | Harlow (Pale)
Lips: Izzie's | Matt Rose
Eyeliner: Panda Punx | Eyeliner 6 | Black Only
Hair: Truth | Sassy 2 (Oasis)
Lingerie: Mon Cheri | Sweetheart Lingerie (Wht/Pnk)
Feet: Skifija | Mesh Feet
Poses: Everglow | Waitress Poses (comes with tray and shake!)
What Ian is Wearing
Skin: Belleza | Dylan
Hair: Redgrave | Tyler
Jeans: ATTIC | Black Jeans
Jacket/Shirt/Boots: Ricielli | Part of the Brian avatar
Table & Chairs: Lisp | Candy Brights Chair & Table Set


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DiRT Showdown
Free game alert: Dirt Showdown is currently free on the Humble Store
Dirt Showdown, an underrated and enjoyable spin on the Dirt formula, is currently totally free on Humble.
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RaceNet has 1 million members, says Codemasters
Codemasters has announced RaceNet, which launched as a beta in May 2012 alongside Dirt Showdown, has 1 million members.
Humble Weekly Sales features Overlord, DiRT 3, other Codemaster titles
Humble Bundle has updated its weekly sale offerings with titles from Codemasters.
DIRT Megapack discounted on Steam, three games for just over a tenner
DIRT developer Codemasters has slashed the price of three of its mucky racing games on Steam today. The DIRT Megapack can be yours for just over £10.
Video: Codemasters takes us on tour around HQ
Codemasters invited Clay up to its Lemington Spa HQ a while back ahead of the release of DiRT Showdown last week. Take a look at what transpired below the break.
DiRT Showdown reviews up, looking positive
The embargo has lifted on reviews for DiRT Showdown, Codemasters' attempt to turn the DiRT series into a more diverse beast with an arcade-racer inspired twist on the series. We've rounded all of the reviews up.
DiRT Showdown launch trailer shows off smashing fun
Codemasters has released a new trailer for DiRT Showdown ahead of its European launch.There's a demo of the game up online if the trailer doesn't sell you. It's out tomorrow. See the trailer for yourself below the break.
UK games journos go racing in bangers for DiRT Showdown
Codies has released a brand new DiRT Showdown, showing a recent day out involving UK games journalists going racing in bangers. Spotted in it is Eurogamer's Martin Robinson, OXM's Jon Hicks and X360A's Danny Cheevo, to name a few. Get the video after the break.Showdown launches on May 31 for PS3, 360 and PC.
DiRT Showdown trailer encourages us to race hard and party hard
I'm not going to debate that creedo for a second. Good advice, that. Watch the trailer below.The racer's out on May 29 for PS3, 360 and PC.
DiRT Showdown PC demo now available
The PC demo for DiRT Showdown is now available on Steam. The taster includes one single-player race, 8-ball, which takes players through San Francisco and across the Golden Gate bridge. If you challenge a friend, you'll also be able try out the eight-player Rampage mode. The demo supports RaceNet, Codemasters' answer to Autolog, and signing […]
DiRT Showdown video is full of Xbox 360 demo gameplay
Codemasters has released a demo for DiRT Showdown on all major platforms. The demo contains single-player content, the race of 8 Ball in San Francisco, multiplayer mode Rampage and the RaceNet beta. Watch Sam play the Xbox 360 demo below. The game launches May 25 on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
DiRT Showdown demo pops up on Xbox Live Marketplace
Codemasters has gone live with the DiRT Showdown demo on Xbox Live Marketplace. The taster will give players a mix of single-player content with a race of 8 Ball in San Francisco and multiplayer mode Rampage, as well as the beta of new racing service RaceNet. Get the demo queued here. It comes in at […]
DiRT Showdown launches Codemasters Racing
Codemasters has announced the formation of a new label within the publisher called Codemasters Racing, allowing company-wide "razor focus" on the genre from the launch of DiRT Showdown onwards.
DiRT Showdown launching May 25: exclusive gameplay
Codemasters has announced DiRT Showdown will release in the UK on May 25 for PS3, 360 and PC.
DiRT Showdown video shows mass vehicular destruction
Codies has released anew video for DiRT Showdown showing off the destruction which can occur if you're not careful in the game. Oh, who are we kidding. The more destruction the better. Watch below. Game's out on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 in May.
DiRT Showdown gets first in-game video
Codemasters has released the first in-game trailer of DiRT Showdown following its announcement back at the end of the year. The video shows off a mode known as Nevada 8-Ball. What is it? Find out for yourself below the break. It's out in May for PS3, 360 and PC.
DiRT Showdown launching on PS3, 360, PC in May
Codemasters has announced DiRT Showdown, an arcady-type iteration of the rally series that will focus on aspects such as gymkhana, destruction derby and more. Three types of event make up Showdown: standard racing, stunt racing and destruction. As well as being playable alone, there's split-screen and online for up to eight players. The release of […]
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Free game alert: Dirt Showdown is currently free on the Humble Store
Humble Weekly Sales features Overlord, DiRT 3, other Codemaster titles
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Welcome to the Barings Investment Institute
Tom Finke, Chairman and CEO of Barings, explains how the Institute will build on the firm's broad expertise and global footprint, while Christopher Smart, Head of the Barings Institute, offers a sneak preview of what you can expect to find on these pages.
Welcome to the Barings Investment Institute! As a growing firm with a global footprint, our investment teams draw on a broad range of perspectives around the world and across the capital stack. From fixed income and equities to real estate, private finance and private equity, we explore investment and capital opportunities from nearly every angle. The Institute's central mission is to help each of our investment teams draw from the benefits of the firm's broader skillsets. We believe that the breadth and depth of our activities help set us apart as we manage assets on behalf of our clients and provide capital to our customers. We also look forward to sharing with you the Institute's efforts to examine how longer-term changes in the global economy will frame future investment strategies and capital choices.
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State Street Global Advisors, one of the largest providers of exchange traded funds, says that a number of targeted exchange traded funds (ETFs) could perform well in President Obama's second term of office.
Targeted ETFs to consider in 2013 include real estate investment trusts (REITs), municipal bonds and health care, says David Mazza, State Street's head of ETF investment strategy for the Americas, in an analyst note on Thursday.
Obama wants corporations to pay taxes of 28%, but seeks to give breaks to manufacturers Mazza argues. The president also proposes increasing income taxes for the highest two tax brackets to 36% from 33% and to 39.6% from 36%, he says.
"Even with the potential for higher taxes, it is unlikely that municipal bonds' current favorable tax status will be altered, making the after-tax benefits of these securities appealing to investors in affected tax brackets," Mazza writes.
In addition, he says, under the president's proposals, the capital gains tax would increase to 20% on top earners while dividends would be taxed as ordinary income for individuals making more than $200,000 and couples making more than $250,000.
"This may decrease some of the appeal that dividend-paying companies have offered investors in this low yield environment. Thus, the appeal of REITs could increase relative to other high yielding equities," Mazza writes. "Obama has made it clear that he would like to continue focusing on infrastructure spending and companies exposed to that industry may stand to benefit relative to what the Republican ticket was proposing."
And with the Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act, it's unlikely the healthcare law will be challenged, "allowing investors to express their opinions on the healthcare sector with increased clarity," Mazza says.
State Street Global manages more than 100 SPDR ETFs, including the first ETF launched in 1993, the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY).
According to State Street's latest ETF Snapshot, released Friday, U.S. ETF assets totaled $1.3 trillion as of Oct. 31, up 21.5% year to date.
In October, investors added $2.7 billion more to ETFs than they withdrew, as fixed income ETFs attracted $4.9 billion and emerging markets ETFs attracted $3.5 billion of inflows. Large cap ETFs saw outflows of $9.1 billion. Year to date, ETFs have attracted over $133 billion of inflows, up from $99.8 billion of inflows in YTD October 2011. In its latest ETF report, however, Morningstar points out that October's net inflows level is way down from September, when $33 billion poured in.
Mazza's hot list of ETFs to consider includes:
– SPDR Nuveen Barclays Short Term Municipal Bond ETF (SHM)
– SPDR Nuveen Barclays Municipal Bond ETF (TFI)
– SPDR Nuveen S&P High Yield Municipal Bond ETF (HYMB)
– SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (RWR)
– SPDR FTSE/Macquarie Global Infrastructure 100 ETF (GII)
– Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV)
– SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS)
Read 4 Post-Election Fiscal Cliff Scenarios at AdvisorOne.com.


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As you've probably already worked out, the Treyarch developed sequel is set in the future - 2025 to be exact - far enough to bring newfangled equipment into play, but not too distant to weigh you down with 'pew pew' laser handguns, plasma rifles and death rays. From a warfare point of view we're talking drones, primarily. No longer will humans be your only enemy: plodding and rolling assault drones with rifles/chainguns/rocket launchers strapped onto their sides are common foes, as are aerial mechs in the form of weaponised quadrotors.
While the majority of Black Ops 2's action is set to take place in 2025, you'll occasionally be leaping back to the land of Predator, Commando, and A-Ha in the mid-80s. The only 80's environment revealed so far is Afghanistan - a dusty set-up with horseback gunplay promised as your Black Ops team secretly meets up with Chinese forces to supply the Mujahedeen with weapons intended to fight the Soviet forces.
Interestingly, Black Ops 2 will also dispense with Call of Duty's linear storytelling and to introduce the element of choice.
At key points during the game you'll be presented with multiple options, and the path you choose will dictate the fate of those around you as well as your own. These choices are skill based: if you fail to protect a friendly, for example, their death or capture will trigger a splinter storyline rather than a fail state.
Treyarch's also confirmed 'Strike Force' RTS-come-sandbox style missions within the campaign that sees special Black Ops squads travelling the globe. Zombies are back and bigger than ever too.


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I've known this about myself for some time now and I guess I just didn't want to admit it. I push everyone away or I just don't let you in close enough... Just still keeping you at a distance. No matter who you are, I have and will continue you push.
There are rare occasions when i for a brief moment allow myself to not do so, allow myself to open up a little, allow myself to take a chance... Only to realize that pushing away is not only easier but it is safer. It is the smart move. I walk away or make you walk away before there is any real possibility that I will be hurt or that I will cause you pain.
I decided to try to go to sleep a little earlier than usual tonight (wasn't feeling the best) when I was awakened, as usual, by a nightmare. It is exhausting being me. It drains me.
Tonight is one of those nights where I kind of just want to be held. Just feel the arms of another around me, the comfort in that, the safety and security- even if short lived.


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Denver's Pepsi Center installing metal detectors
The managers of the Pepsi Center in Denver are installing permanent metal detectors to boost security at major sports and entertainment events.
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment says all patrons entering the multipurpose arena will be required to undergo a security check beginning later this month.
The facility is home to the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche, and often serves as a concert venue.
Company president Jim Martin says the permanent magnetometers will improve safety and increase efficiency.
During the 2012-13 pro basketball season, the league required all patrons to go through bag checks and get checked with hand-held metal detectors.


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Irena Przybylska, Associate Professor University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
National Research Analytics Championship
The paper contains results of comparative research on emotional intelligence as a probable factor of vocational preferences. The author strongly advocates that emotional intelligence is an important component of professional preparation and competences in pedagogical professions.
Keywords: emotional intelligence, helping professions, teacher competences, socio-emotional competences, vocational preferences.
Since publication of Emotional Intelligence by D. Goleman, many people believe that emotional intelligence is far most important to succeed in personal and professional life than academic abilities. However, very attractive these assumption are being verified by appearing research data[1, p.415] . It seems reasonable to assume that people who barely cope with emerging emotions have difficulties in building rewarding interpersonal relationships, are more likely to experience emotional difficulties and as a result have less opportunities for success. Furthermore it seems that there are professions that especially require competences of emotional intelligence.
The purpose of this article is to find answers to questions whether emotional intelligence is important in professional orientation and competences? The inquiry was inspired by at least three reasons. The first are arguments about the importance of emotionally smart behavior in interpersonal relationships and pro social attitudes. Moreover, the growing interest in so-called soft competences and increasing expectations towards helping professions induce questions whether emotional intelligence predisposes to choose these professions. Further if these professionals are or should be more emotionally intelligent? Because helping professions are based on person-to-person interactions, understanding of yourself and another person, it seems that people emotionally intelligent are more likely to choose that kind of work as well as they self-actualize working with people. On the other hand if correlation between intelligent management of emotions and professional preferences and competences would be proved, professional preparation could be more methodical and effective. Assuming that on hand so many Polish pedagogues (teachers, educators, care-givers, counselors etc.) suffer from burn out and are not satisfied with the work and on the other clients, students are dissatisfied too, socio-emotional competences could be the way out. Accordingly, category of emotional intelligence should be incorporated in the evaluation of socio-emotional maturity of workers, especially those working with children…
Mayer J. D., Gehr G. Emotional intelligence and the identification of emotion// Intelligence. -1996.-No.-22.
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Denver deputy arrested in jail inmate's escape
The sheriff's department in Denver says a deputy has been arrested on suspicion that he helped a fugitive who left the county jail wearing a deputy's uniform.
Matthew Andrews is a two-year veteran of the department. He's accused of assisting the escape, a class-three felony. The 36-year-old was arrested Monday at Denver police headquarters.
Sheriff's officials say 24-year-old Felix Trujillo was being held in connection with an aggravated robbery when he escaped Sunday night.
Denver police are trying to determine what motive Andrews might have had for helping Trujillo escape.
Sheriff's officials say Andrews underwent a background check before he was hired.


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Heh, heh! That's probably the worst title for a post in this blog's history. Is anyone still reading? Well, I'll just pretend this is going well and forge ahead. Anyway, we've been so heavily into reminiscence lately that I thought I'd better talk about something a little more contemporary. And since I don't do politics. . . .
In our generation, during these last 20 years or so, we've witnessed the arrival and installation of a very ugly solution to an old problem with pronouns. You know what I'm going to say, right? I'm talking about this use of "they" and "their" and "them" as singular 3rd-person pronouns when the gender of the subject isn't known or made explicit.
I agree that our centuries-long use of "he" and "his" and "him" in this situation was not satisfactory. It went smoothly only because we were used to it. In the modern age, we strive to ferret out terms and usages that discriminate against or unfairly exclude people, and in general such striving is good. So, yes, sentences such as "A writer should always be thankful for anyone who reads his book" ridiculously ignore an entire gender of writers, and we needed a better option.
In Japanese, this is a non-issue. There are terms for "he" and "she" in the language, but they're used much more rarely than in English, even when you know the gender of the subject. Pronouns just aren't necessary most of the time in Japanese. Sentences very frequently don't even have a specified subject — you figure it out from context. (For example, if we say "Is talking about politics" or "Sure read that book fast, huh?" I know we're talking about you, not me.) [It's been famously said many times that English is a language designed to make ideas clear, and Japanese is designed to make them vague. To speak Japanese is to engage in a cover-up. Nothing obscures the facts more efficiently than a good Japanese sentence. This isn't my idea! Japanese friends agree. I once heard a Japanese friend yell "Stop!" (in English) at a Japanese taxi driver when he needed to get his meaning across quickly.]
But back to English, where gender is an issue. . . .
My own ways of dealing with the pronoun problem are: 1.) to structure the sentence, if possible, so as not to need the non-specific pronoun. For instance, instead of saying "Even a resident of a small town should lock his car," I'll say, "Even residents of small towns should lock their cars." Or, if this can't be done, then 2.) to use "his or her," "her or his," "he or she," "she or he" — or the convenient "s/he." I acknowledge that this kind of structuring is long and unwieldy, like having to carry your umbrella around all day even between rain showers, but it's the least among many evils. It's a burden I'm prepared to bear.
There's been a big push in certain circles to alternate the use of "he" and "she." Or, a variation of this concept is advocating the use of "he" by male writers and "she" by female writers. In my opinion, this is by far the worst solution to the problem. This is just plain jarring. I suppose the thinking is that if our society uses this technique long enough, we'll get used to it, and one day it will be no more jarring than "he" was for so many years.
There may be some validity to the idea of "getting-used-to" — I did make the conscious decision to change from "grey" to "gray," since I am an American writer, and American editors kept changing my greys to grays. I don't feel that "gray" is as gray as "grey" is. "Gray" is "grey" with a lot of milk added. But I got used to the change very quickly. Likewise when I discovered about ten years ago that people were no longer typing two spaces after a period, as I'd been taught in high school and had been teaching my students.
My discovery of this was quite a dramatic one. I was actually in class, telling my writing students all about how they should put one space between words and two spaces between sentences (that is, after periods) — the students were all happy and fascinated and nodding and taking notes, because this is stuff they aren't taught about English in high school — they don't learn formatting and punctuation much at all, so it's brand new territory, and they love it. So there I was, wrapping up this great, enlightening lesson, and I finished with the comforting assurance that, if they ever had trouble remembering all the details or {Heaven forbid!} lost my helpful set of notes and guidelines, all they had to do was pick up any book printed in English, see how the formatting was done inside it, and imitate what they saw. To demonstrate the "two spaces after a period" rule, I picked up our textbook . . . which was fairly new . . . and did a double-take. Um . . . well, I thought, I'd try another book, so I picked up something else. Um . . . heh, heh. . . . Everything I could find was showing only one space between sentences! I don't think the students figured out what was troubling me that day, and mercifully, the class ended.
So I got busy doing some research. I checked the then-current edition of The Chicago Manual of Style, and the point in question didn't even merit a mention. There was no rule about the matter that I could find, which really struck me as odd, since it was such a major deal in Mrs. Bowman's Personal Typing class. (The Chicago Manual itself, incidentally, was printed with only one space between the sentences.) So then I started e-mailing friends. What I found was that people even five years younger than me had learned to type the two spaces, but everyone younger than that had learned to type only one. There seemed to be this mysterious cut-off point . . . a Paradigm Shift that came along approximately five years after I graduated from high school.
Had a comet passed close to the Earth? Had a hostile country employed some sort of energy beam that was changing the fundamental concepts of our culture? Was it something in the water? Had some previously enigmatic prophecy of Nostradamus been interpreted at last, and did it say "one space between sentences"?! And why hadn't I gotten the memo?!
It was not long after that, when I visited the offices of Cricket, that one of the editors finally explained to me what was going on. It had to do with the change from typewriters to personal computers, the shift from the fixed, old-style typesetting to the automatic systems of character differentiation. On our old typewriters, the letter "i," for instance (a very narrow letter) was afforded the same amount of space as the letter "m" (a wide letter). Imagine a "box" of the same size around every individual letter, be the letter large or small. Under such an arrangement, the gaps between sentences needed to be wider for the sake of clarity, so that the eye could perceive where a sentence ended. Now our technology accommodates different letter sizes — "to each according to her/his need." It gives a smaller plot of ground to the "i," and it gives a big chunk of real estate to "m," and all the letters are happy, and the yards between sentences are very narrow.
So I changed my class handouts, and now I teach my students the New Arts, and they take notes and nod eagerly, because they still don't learn formatting in high school.
So, yes, an old dog can learn new tricks. But it's not only "getting-used-to" that's the problem with that alternating "he" and "she." What it leads to is subtle, perhaps even subconscious mind games. I give you my word that this is not my imagination. . . .
Where I used to see that technique of pronoun alternation a lot was in the writing magazines. (I don't know if they're still doing it; I haven't read an issue in several years.) I think it's fair to say that well more than half of the magazine industry nowadays is controlled by women. (Does anyone want to dispute that? Fire away if you do — I'm just going on what I observe.) Women are the editors, women are writing the articles. And what I promise you I was noticing was a subtle enacting of "revenge" against males for all those years of "he." (I'm not saying all the articles did this, but enough did that I noticed the tendency.)
What I mean is this: when a female writer needed an unspecified-gender pronoun that she wanted to cast in a good, positive light, it came out "she." When she needed a buffoon, it was a "he." So there were sentences like this: "When a hard-working editor sits down at her desk and digs into her slush pile, she is not at all pleased to see a manuscript written by some writer who hasn't checked his facts or his spelling." Has the writer given equal time to "he" and "she"? Oh, yes, absolutely. Has she solved the long-standing problem of gender discrimination? Not at all.
There were some efforts toward coming up with an altogether new word, some singular pronoun that would refer to either a female or a male. I thought "oe" would be a nice possibility, since it doesn't look like any other existing English word. This solution would be wonderful and complete if we could pull it off. But it hasn't happened, because introducing a new word into a language generally only works when it describes a new concept or action, such as the Internet or Googling something. For an old concept such as "he or she," our culture is much more ready to appropriate — even misuse — an existing word.
So we've got "they." "Them." "Their." Like it or not, I think the dust has pretty much settled. The change is made. My friend Nick, a college professor, reports that students are almost universally using these plural forms in their papers to refer to singular subjects of unspecified gender. My own students now have electronic dictionaries that provide example sentences using these plurals in this way. I no longer correct these usages on their papers, but I continue to use "s/he" in my own writing. And I ain't about to stop. And I'm going to keep putting my apostrophe in "Hallowe'en."
Fortunately, for me as a fiction writer, it's not all that big a problem. Where one most often needs to use that structure is in writing non-fiction, so it's a much bigger issue for friends like Nick.
Tim-in-Germany, I remember discussing this with you back in high school, and you argued then that this use of "they" isn't a plural being used as a singular: it's a separate word, a singular that just happens to have the same form as the plural. Well, that's as good an explanation as any.
So there you have it: "they" and "they" were twins, separated at birth, and one "they" went missing and was presumed dead. Now, at the turn of the tide, that long-lost "they" has come back with a terrible pallor and a dark fire in their eyes, and they is riding on an apocalyptic horse.


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For the second consecutive year, I'm heading to the Pink Taco in Glendale for playoff game hosted by The Buzzsaw That Is The Arizona Cardinals. I'm not sure enough people appreciate how strange that is.
Two-and-a-half years ago, I previewed the Buzzsaw's 2007 season with an interview with The Anonymous Lifelong Buzzsaw Season Ticket Holder Friend. I wanted to better understand the franchise I'd spent my entire life cheering for, from the inside, from a guy who had sat out in the 120-degree Sun Devil Stadium heat, dealing with a fanbase that was 65 percent actually rooting for the Cowboys. I'd never even been to Arizona, and after the interview, The Anonymous Lifelong Buzzsaw Season Ticket Holder Friend (heretofore TALBSTHF) invited me to come out if the Buzzsaw ever actually hosted a playoff game. He said this jokingly. We knew that would never happen.
Now, for the second straight year, I'm taking him up on it. Heading into the first Falcons game last year, all I hoped was that the Buzzsaw didn't embarrass themselves, that the first time the football nation ever noticed they existed didn't end with Kurt Warner's spleen smeared across the Pink Taco turf. Then they won ... and they won again ... and they won again. My brain is still trying to compute last January, yet here we are, again.
Football moves so quickly. Already, the Cardinals are the dull NFC entrant, oh yeah they're back again. For crying out loud, the Arizona Cardinals are in the playoffs. That will never stop looking strange to me. And now it has happened twice.
I do not know if the Cardinals are going to win Sunday, and a part of me, like last year, does not care. Before I headed to Arizona last year, I'd never even met another Cardinals fan. Now I have a group of friends waiting to tailgate with me, to drink and eat and consider selling the extra tickets to the guys in the cheese hats.
All I ever wanted was for the Buzzsaw to be thought of as an actual NFL team. They are now. They provide hope for fans of the Browns, the Pirates, the Grizzlies, the sad-sack franchises who think their day will never come but stick it out anyway. It can come. You can be normal. You can be just another team. You can find fellow fans who aren't ashamed. I have been a Buzzsaw fan my entire life. The Arizona Cardinals are in the playoffs, and no one thinks it's all that big of a deal. That's bliss. That can be you. It can happen.
And if they lose: Look, Matt Holliday!


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In July 2017, Overleaf and ShareLaTeX joined forces. We have brought the best features and technologies from Overleaf and ShareLaTeX together into a new platform and editor which we've called Overleaf v2. Overleaf v2 launched to everyone on 4 September 2018 as the default platform. The Overleaf v1 editor remained available until 8th January 2019 and is now no longer available.
From 8th January, 2019, all your projects will automatically move to Overleaf v2 the next time you open them. We have now moved millions of projects since the start of the Overleaf v2 beta in May 2018, and in most cases moving your project will take only a few seconds.
Overleaf v2 brings many improvements compared to v1:
And v2 retains key capabilities both from Overleaf v1 and from ShareLaTeX:
We conducted surveys and analyzed a lot of data to try to bring you the best Overleaf v2 we could without taking forever to do it. This means that some Overleaf v1 features will be going away at least for a while. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and please note that we hope to meet many of the same needs in new and improved ways in the future.
pythontex package is not currently supported on Overleaf v2. This is because of a change to the security model in Overleaf v2. We will investigate whether we can bring it back.
\title command — you should instead either (a) on your projects page, click the checkbox next to your project, and then go up to More in the top right, to find the option to rename, or (b) open your project and click the pencil icon next to the title in the top bar.
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A while back, Microsoft officially deprecated their ADO.NET driver for Oracle (System.Data.OracleClient).
Fortunately, Oracle offers its own .NET driver, known as the Oracle Data Provider for .NET (ODP.NET). This driver is a better choice for Oracle connectivity, since it supports a wider range of Oracle-specific features, and improved performance.
However, ODP.NET, unlike, say, the thin JDBC drivers, still requires the normal Oracle client to be present on the machine. This Oracle client can be something of a beast, with the install package upwards of 200 megabytes. Couple this with the fact that you may have several diffent Oracle client versions installed on your machine (or application server), all specific to some application that you dare not touch for fear of it breaking.
A non-intrusive install
So, here is how you can use ODP.NET with the following advantages:
- Small footprint (between 30 and 100 megabytes)
- XCopy deployment
- No dependency on shared files, all files in your own application's folder
- No registry or system environment changes required
- No tnsnames.ora file required
- No interference from other Oracle client installs on the same machine
Sounds good, doesn't it? Let's see how this can be accomplished...
1. Download ODP.NET (xcopy version)
Download from here:
Unzip the file and locate the following 2 files:
- OraOps11w.dll
- Oracle.DataAccess.dll
Copy these files to your application's "bin" folder.
2. Download Oracle Instant Client
Download from here:
You have a choice between the following two versions of the Instant Client
a) Instant Client Basic (approx. 100 megabytes)
Unzip the file and locate the following 3 files:
- oci.dll
- orannzsbb11.dll
- oraociei11.dll
b) Instant Client Basic Lite (approx. 30 megabytes): This version is smaller but only supports certain character sets (WE8MSWIN1252 and AL32UTF8 are among them). It only has English messages, so in case you wonder what "ORA-06556: The pipe is empty" sounds like in your own language, go for the non-Lite version.
Unzip the file and locate the following 3 files:
- oci.dll
- orannzsbb11.dll
- oraociicus11.dll
Whichever version you choose, copy these files to your application's "bin" folder. You now have a total of 5 new files in your "bin" folder.
3. Connection string
In your .NET program, use a connect string in the following format, to make sure you don't need to rely on any network configuration files (tnsnames.ora, etc.).
4. Configuration
This is mostly relevant if you have other Oracle client installations already on the same machine/server.
In your configuration file (web.config), you can explicitly set the path to the Oracle DLLs you want to use. Set the "DllPath" parameter to the name of your "bin" folder.
<configuration> <oracle.dataaccess.client> <settings> <add name="DllPath" value="c:\my_app_folder\bin"></add> <add name="FetchSize" value="65536"></add> <add name="PromotableTransaction" value="promotable"></add> <add name="StatementCacheSize" value="10"></add> <add name="TraceFileName" value="c:\temp\odpnet2.log"></add> <add name="TraceLevel" value="0"></add> <add name="TraceOption" value="0"></add> </settings> </oracle.dataaccess.client> </configuration>
5. That's it!
You should now be able to run your ODP.NET application from your "bin" folder.