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I'm in the midst of a major revision to the first part of Runner. I know – I thought it was done. But after consulting with an expert on an important part of the storyline, I needed to make some changes. I thought it was going to be the simple addition of a scene and maybe some minor corrections surrounding it. But that's not the case. It's amazing how one little change creates a ripple effect, and the tiny blip that was on the edge of your radar is now dead center and staring you down through sights aimed right at your face!
So, yeah. Gonna be a little longer. But I'm halfway through it – finishing it depends on just how much time real life demands of me.
I am also working on another project, one a little more personal and something totally different for me. When my mother was a child, she was given the Civil War diaries of her great-grandfather. He was a well-known war correspondent who regularly wrote articles for the National Tribune, a weekly newspaper based in Washington, D.C.
It's been her lifelong dream to publish those diaries in the form of a book, and she has been transcribing them – first on a typewriter, then on a computer – for much of her life. She recently started prepping the finished book for publication through Amazon/Create Space and was having trouble with the formatting. I volunteered to help her, and am slowly straightening out the many kinks that Word can throw into a document. And no, not interested in using Scrivener or InDesign – I'm pretty good at beating Word into submission and just don't have time to learn to use new software at this point.
So anyhow, my latest foray into publishing is now in the realm of non-fiction. I love this business – there's always something new to learn and new territory to explore.
And for those who are Civil War buffs, I'll let you know when this book is out. It's pretty interesting – my great-great grandfather was certainly in the thick of things. I'm enjoying getting to know him, too. It's kinda cool to think I might've inherited some of his talent.
A reawakening.
Words stirring to life. Images joining one another to become fluid scenes, snippets of other worlds. Characters beginning to prod me with their stories again.
An urge similar to the nesting instinct has been building in me for a little while now. An urge to create a space in which the writer within me can once again create. The ingredients necessary for the focused wanderings of my imagination are slowly coming together: a quiet seclusion, a proper desk. A computer strong and powerful enough to capture sentences and harness them into coherence, to explore webpages without hesitation, to craft cover images into lures for the unsuspecting reader.
This past year – yes, it has been a year since the onset of my unplanned withdrawal from writing – has been filled with medical issues and family needs on top of an increased workload at the day job. But as each of these demands on my time and energy lessen, I can feel the writer begin to peek out and look around.
As my new workspace begins to take shape, excitement rises within me at the prospect of long hours spent recording the lives of the characters who've entrusted me with their stories. I'm eager to continue Sunny's saga, to explore the origins of Nicolas, to follow Taz as he storms through history. Others wait as well – Sullivan and Sanders and Jade, whose young lives are complicated by their supernatural needs along with those of normal teenagers. In addition, a number of fresh faces are standing by, impatient to be given life upon pages of their own.
One of my first tasks as I emerge from my cocoon is to find an artist to illustrate my book covers. I need someone who can create from scratch, a realist to replicate the images floating within my mind as well as offer designs of their own. I'm starting my search at local colleges, but will also be exploring online resources.
I'm open to suggestions, so please contact me if you can recommend someone.
That's it for now. But not for long – I'll be stopping by regularly to introduce new features to my blog, and hopefully, a new design in the not-too-distant future.
It's nice to be back.]]>
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Runner: Book II of The Chosen
I never do that.
But I did today, and will for the rest of February.
That's because this is Women in Horror Month, and out of respect, I will behave like a professional writer and use proper punctuation.
But only in my blog title. No promises about the rest of my ramblings.
So you might be asking what this Women in Horror Month is all about.
It's just that – celebrating women artists whose works, from film to art to literature, disturb you in some way.
For those of you unfamiliar with the genre, I'd like to clarify what horror means.
Merriam-Webster and Oxford dictionaries offer several definitions of horror. I've combined them:
As you can see, horror does not necessarily mean gruesome or terrifying.
In reading my work, you will experience little fear, dread, or disgust, though non-horror readers do sometimes have issues with the images I paint of torn throats and coursing blood.
And jars.
Okay, I'll admit it. The jars are a little creepy.
As for feeling shock and dismay? Yes. Regret? Plenty. And that constriction in your chest working its way up your throat? The prickling skin electrifying your scalp and that sudden intake of breath? That you might experience as my characters face appalling choices and devastating losses—provided I've done my job as a writer.
Horror can take many forms. Women writers excel in all, though they are particularly adept at exploring the more subtle emotions in what I like to call "quiet horror."
Even if horror isn't your normal cup of tea, read some of the stories by women being highlighted around the web this month. You might find a flavor you like.
Women in Horror Month is being celebrated by a number of online blogs and resources. Below are a few which are featuring guest posts, interviews, short stories, and promotions in support for those of us who write horror literature.
I'll add to this list as the month progresses. In the meantime, check out the above sites. You might discover a new author whose work sends a chill or two up your spine.
Oh, and BTW – I'm appearing in several of the above sites. Both the Sirens Call eZine and Nina's Spreading the Writer's Word blog have featured me and my work so far this month!]]>
With that in mind, I considered titling this post "Becoming a Vampire".
Yeah, you read that correctly. Think
But before I explain further, let's take a step back into the past:
In December of 2008, I woke up with the tragic figure of a sad and lonely vampire woman in my head. I lay there wondering who she was and she began to show me her story. As her life unfolded in my head, movie fashion, I felt compelled to write it down as fast as I could. After five months of sleepless nights and weekend marathons with my laptop, I finished the initial draft.
And so, Watcher: Book I of The Chosen was born, and was published in its current version in October of 2011.
Fast forward to 2013:
In early July, I entered a clinical study to treat a long-term medical condition I've had for much of my life. After several weeks, I began to develop the side affects I listed earlier in my post. The photosensitivity is due to one of the new drugs, and the anemia is due to an old one that's been in use about fifteen years. Fortunately, both were temporary conditions and resolved once I completed treatment.
So, yeah.
Couldn't go outside during the day unless I was wrapped up like a Ninja.
Low on blood, which left me craving red meat, and well, needing more blood.
Rage issues, as in the least little upset triggered an emotional tsunami.
Life imitating art.
In spite of the above difficulties, I, along with my friends and family, had no choice but to laugh at the irony of writing a book about a vampire woman only to tread (somewhat) in her footsteps four years later. The experience certainly gave me fresh insight into what it means to be a creature of the night.
All I can say to my fellow writers is:
Be careful what you write, because you never know when you might become a character from one of your stories.
Wow. What an amazing three days at the SCAREanormal – Fresno Horror, Paranormal, and Pop Culture Fan Expo! At times a bit of a rocky ride, it ended on a positive note with Central Valley fans begging everyone to hold it again next year.
Special thanks to convention volunteers Kaci Hansen and Sharon Kille Jenkins for keeping things going and taking such good care of us.
The Horror Writers Association vendor booth was the only bookseller at this film-based convention, and we had a fairly steady stream of visitors for much of the con. Most were readers excited to discover new authors–I enjoyed watching them as they left our booth bearing bright smiles along with their freshly purchased paper treasures.
But we also had a number of aspiring writers spend time talking with us. We shared our individual experiences as HWA members, handed out all of the HWA brochures, and in general spoke about how supportive the organization is. I hope to see their names listed in the membership directory sometime in the near future.
Saturday's discussion panels–"The Best in Horror Literature: From the Classics to the Modern" and "The Evolution of the Monster from Folklore to Film"–were well-received by attendees, and I think the panelists enjoyed them too. Many thanks go to Brad C. Hodson, Eric J. Guignard, PS Gifford, Fred Wiehe, and Dana Fredsti for doing such a great job exploring their topics and answering audience questions.
Each panel was followed by readings from HWA members. Brad read from a work-in-progress about a pair of unique serial killers that left us all begging for more. Dana introduced listeners to kick-ass Ashley Parker in excerpts from Plague Town and its sequel, Plague Nation. Paul totally creeped us out with a semi-autobiographical story about an encounter with a red-haired girl. I tried not to bore the audience with an excerpt from my novella, The Last Trace.
The audience seemed to enjoy our panel discussions and listening to our stories, and many of them visited the HWA booth afterwards.
Due to a series of unforeseen circumstances, Lisa Morton and Richard Grove were unable to participate in Sunday's programming. I know they were looking forward to the convention and I imagine they were quite disappointed to miss it. Hopefully we'll get to work together on another event in the near future.
Our Sunday panel, "Psychological vs. Physical Horror – What Scares Us the Most?" was quite interesting. Since Lisa and Richard had to bow out, we were short two panel members, and this, combined with several other uncertainties regarding the con, led me to consider cancelling the panel altogether.
But when an attendee stopped by our booth–not once, but several times–to check on the panel status, I realized she might not be the only disappointed fan if we cancelled. In talking with her and a few others who came by, it became apparent that a number of Sunday's attendees were there for just the one day, and that they had missed most of the convention highlights.
Paul and I were the other members scheduled for this panel, and we didn't think we'd be able to explore the topic well with just the two of us. Fortunately, we'd spent the previous evening (or should I say the early-early morning) drinking, I mean, socializing with film guests Sid Haig (HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES, THE DEVIL'S REJECTS) and Ken Foree (DAWN OF THE DEAD, HALLOWEEN, THE LORDS OF SALEM). Both were intelligent and personable and seemed to enjoy spending time with our group.
With that in mind, I bravely approached Sid about an hour before our panel and asked him if he'd be willing to sit in on it with us. He graciously accepted my invitation.
All I can say is that our panel was absolutely amazing. Just think about what it would be like to discuss psychological and physical horror with a legendary master of both. Not only do Sid's experiences covering decades of film and stage give him a special insight, but he's a licensed hypnotherapist and has a deep understanding of what makes people tick.
Due to the unique opportunity offered by Sid's participation in our panel, I elected to forego the reading and use the entire hour for our discussion. The audience seemed fascinated, and quite willing to add their own inputs. It made for a highly successful panel, and I'm so grateful for the fan whose repeated inquiries spurred me to do what I could to fulfill our programming commitment.
A number of audience members stopped by our booth afterwards,mentioning how much they enjoyed the panel as they examined our books. I remember seeing their smiling faces in the audience as they nodded in response to our discussion, and I'm glad we were able to contribute to their enjoyment of the convention.
Many thanks to Sid for helping us make it happen.
And a huge thank you to all the HWA members who gave up their weekend and spent hard-earned dollars on hotel expenses and gas to Fresno: Brad C. Hodson, Eric J. Guignard, Dana Fredsti, Fred Wiehe, Christopher C. Payne from JournalStone, and of course, PS Gifford, who was the first to arrive on Friday morning and stayed until the bittersweet end Sunday evening (couldn't have done it without you, Paul). We made a great team and I look forward to working with everyone again.
Last, but not least, thank you to Lisa Morton and the HWA for supporting this event and making it possible for members to promote their works along with promoting the organization. This wouldn't have happened without your support.]]>
As you may have read in my previous post (or elsewhere on the Internet), Dave's 16-yer-old son was involved in a horrific longboard (a type of skateboard) accident, breaking multiple bones, including his pelvis, and suffering a severe head injury.
It's been two months now, and, well, his recovery is nothing short of a miracle.
From a website (http://www.helpwolverton.com/) which follows his progress:
June 2
Like I said, for a kid who 2 months ago underwent brain surgery which required removing sections of his skull and storing them (literally) for several weeks within his abdominal cavity, the fact that he's walking and talking is absolutely amazing.
If you'd like to know more about his miraculous story, visit his website at http://www.helpwolverton.com/]]>
As those of you who follow my facebook posts may know, one of my mentors, fantasy writer and Writers of the Future judge David Farland, suffered a terrible tragedy last week. His 16-year-old son, Ben, was in a horrific longboarding accident that resulted in severe brain trauma and numerous broken bones including his pelvis. He is still in a coma but is showing improvements each day.
Dave's former and current students, his fans, and his friends and family are spearheading several fundraisers to help with the astronomical medical bills. As with many self-employed folks in these rough economic times, the family had no health insurance.
One of the fundraisers is a book bomb. If you haven't heard of these, a book bomb is a one-day concentrated push to purchase a book (or books) by a particular author in order to help raise their visibility on Amazon and other ranking lists. The short-term benefits (a one-day bump in sales) is frequently outweighed by the long-term increase in sales due to the improved visibility.
A book bomb is being held for Dave today (Wednesday April 10). This is a great way to help his family during their recovery. For as little as $6.99 for one of his ebooks you can add to this monumental effort and make a difference. You can make a bigger difference if you buy several, maybe even some as gifts.
So support an award-winning author whose contributions as a teacher and mentor have helped thousands of writers. Buy a book. Or two.
Here's his multiple-award winning YA paranormal novel, Nightingale.:
And his recently-published Million Dollar Outlines is garnering some great reviews:
Both photos are linked to their Amazon pages – just a click will take you there!
You can visit his website to get more details on these books:
Here's a little more about the book bomb from the coordinator:
As many of you know, Dave's son, Ben, was in a serious long-boarding accident last week. He is 16 and suffers from severe brain trauma, a cracked skull, broken pelvis and tail bone, burnt knees, bruised lungs, broken ear drum, road rash, and is currently in a coma. His family has no insurance.
We are having a book bomb this Wednesday on behalf of Ben Wolverton to help his family out. You can view the event's facebook page here:
For those that don't know, a book bomb is an event where participants purchase a book on a specific day to support the author, or, in this case, a young person in serious need: Ben Wolverton.
Many of you have expressed sympathy for Dave and Ben and have asked if you could help. Now you can. We need you to help Ben get the most out of this book bomb. Right now we are focused on spreading the word and telling others about it. If you could share this event on facebook, twitter, pinterest, your blog, or through email, please do. This is a way everyone reading this can help, whatever their financial situation.
On Wednesday, we will have the book bomb. If you haven't yet purchased NIGHTINGALE or MILLION DOLLAR OUTLINES, please consider doing so on Wednesday. If you have already purchased them, you can donate money to Ben and his family here:
If you have a blog and would like to do a post about this book bomb, please email at firstname.lastname@example.com, and she will send you some information you can use.
HIGH STAKES, ten fascinating tales of vampire games edited by Gabrielle Faust, is now available for the Kindle. The anthology contains stories by established, award-winning authors as well as newcomers to the world of writing: Joe McKinney, Jonathan Maberry, Jeff Strand, Gabrielle Faust, Jg Faherty, Sephera Giron, Rain Graves, David Hayes, and Michael H. Hanson, plus poetry from Bram Stoker Winner Linda D Addison and a foreward by Dacre Stoker.
The print version is scheduled for release on March 26.
I'm honored that my story, "The Games Monsters Play" resides among such a talented collection. You can find it along with all the others here:


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Welcome to the Industrial Engineering Website - The world, as we know, is evolving at a rate that most of us can hardly keep up with. Just look at what your cell phone can do -- the services it provides are mind-boggling. the line between products and services has blurred to a point where we can no longer consider one without the other. It is also a world on information overload. Where we previously focused on squeezing maximum information out of sparse data, we now need to be able to connect the right dots in a sea of dots. And the ever-evolving technology is forcing us to not only rethink how we do business, but also reinvent the very businesses themselves.
Purdue has played a critical role in the history of the industrial engineering profession. From fostering development of computer simulation methodology to intelligent manufacturing, we have been revolutionizing IE all along. The grand challenges facing society today are forcing us to once again look for new ways. The time has come to "Rethink IE".
What role will future industrial engineers play in sustaining the environment, delivering cleaner energy and improving health care? How we bring food and clean water to every corner of the world? Where do we fit into the changing needs of security and urban infrastructure?
At Purdue, we are already making headway. Key scientific advances in several critical areas are enabling us to address these problems. First, we are beginning to better understand the human brain. Reconciling normative behavioral and neurophysiological bases of human decision-making allow us to design effective socio-technical systems. Breakthroughs in bio-and nanosciences allow us to create structures one atom at a time. However, we need to scale up these processes -- to go from atoms to devices to enterprises -- in order to manufacture radically new products economically.
Another game-changing opportunity is at the intersection of algorithms, data and networks. Where we once built algorithms optimized for a single processor, we will soon design algorithms that work on millions of processors simultaneously. And as industrial engineers, we are in an ideal place to tackle the grand challenges facing society by figuring out how it all fits together by leveraging our understanding of complex systems.
I hope you enjoy the stories and updates -- I encourage you to share with me your thoughts on how you think we can better "Rethink IE".
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November 2. JUST one month after Canadian swimmers turned in one of their most disappointing performances in recent Olympic history, Swim Canada–the national governing body in that nation–has unceremoniously dumped its CEO, Harold Cliff.
After winning three medals at the 1996 Games in Atlanta, Canada earned only one medal this year in Sydney–a bronze by Curtis Myden in the men's 400 meter individual medley.
Swim Canada officials confirmed yesterday that the decision to dump Cliff came amid a sweeping review of the role of the CEO "in order to more effectively meet the needs of its swimmers, coaches and volunteers." Officials said that, effective immediately, Cliff's contract had been "terminated without cause."
Cliff appeared surprised and upset by the decision: "They can put it (Canada's failure at the Sydney Games) on my shoulders, but it's not like I
was out there on the deck. It's not like a general manager of a hockey team that goes out and hires the players he or she wants," he said.


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I'm sorry but I just imagined what would happen if someone like Goblin Shaman were to show up to this... oh man I don't think he would survive the night. Funny shit. Sounds like fun though. Who knows, NY isn't too far away for this Ontario Canuck
LOL yeah... really.. meetin at a strip club? dont get me wrong i love the places when the time is right..... with people you really know, wouldnt want to meet people ive never met who happen to play a MMO at a place like this, they are good for a special occasion to have fun... but ever think some girls might play this game and want to go ? could just meet at a regular bar ? lol ... especially after the classy statement 'you might meet a mount there' dont get me wrong ive met one or two nice girls at clubs who ive ended up meetin later .. they sold massage at their house ... but ya... this is kindof like a school in summer.. no class. also since i cant post in the NA forum i just wanted to say i was at the Uqtu siege in my bone / scale mix, (pro pvp gear) , and i got 2 solo kills on DHW guys from full hp as they turned their backs and fled north during the initial engagement, ur dragon + infernal doesnt do much if ur running away, i couldnt loot cus the TIA noob mob wearin their junk infernal but garbage players zerged all over the bodies and i was too busy pressing into the action. as for 'not listening to orders,' maybe if the brawler side had the balls to push TSL with the fight into the water, they wouldnt have got stomped after they all reformed there. fun siege but a bit cowardly to hold the land... and it didnt work. GG i love strippers and all but not with darkfall players is what im trying to say here.
And per conversations I've had, there's probably at least one girl coming anyway, so it's not stopping her.
And again, this is part 1. Part 2 will be a barbecue.
hi i play DF for long time i suck bad though but i live on long island i would def like to come party with u bros
well i havent been to flashdancers (which is a gentlemens club - good luck gettin the girl in ) but just like most NY clubs its very overpriced for what ur getting, i lived in nyc for years but i know jersey shore is where its at for this kind of outing, the same girls commute and work city and shore clubs and people drive down from all over to hit the good ones, more fun at better price in a better atmosphere, but i still dont think its a classy place to meet up for this compared to a normal bar , this is a video game and i for one would be hesitant to meet up with people i never talked to let alone definitely not at a strip club and i think its poor taste in choice of places to meet, people go to a place like this to have a good time hopefully on a special occasion or every now and then and id be embarassed as hell to be in there talkin about a video game lol, i just dont think its very nice, there are much better choices of spots you could go if u wanted to have fun... if u want to be out on the town why not meet up in the east village or something .. these clubs are good for havin fun when ur chick leaves or a friend gets back from bein deployed or just a night out with guys -- some clubs let girls in but not gentlemens clubs - anyways not tryin to be a know it all just share my opinion that the How I met your mother post was funny and i dont think this is an appropriate place to meet either
women are welcome there...thanks for your concern.
A fun thing to do at these types of get togethers is to claim that you are someone else, and change your identity throughout the night. Just keep introducing yourself as a different player/person. Then you can act like a total ass, can a niggy get a table dance?
Will there be 'full loot' rules just like in game? I figure it would be since it is in New York, the community seems to go by 'full loot' rules...
Well, in my year here I've met some of the nicest, most caring and helpful people that I've ever met. Oh, and I've saved so much more money than when I was in NC.
9 confirmed coming / around 13 maybes
Not even April yet
I am going to be bringing my woman friend to da strip club and we are both flying there from Chicago.
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Hey all, I would just like to ask you all a simple question about benefit from healing power. Does, for example, Healing Touch get 100% increase (100 healing power increasing healing by 100) or more? I want to know how it is done on vanilla, becouse I know on WotLK healing spells would get more bonus from spell power. Thanks in advance!
Healin power benefit
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Posted 14 June 2012 - 02:30 PM
Healing touch is scaled 100% by healing i guess, http://www.wowwiki.com/Healing_comparison
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A reward has been paid out to four different people who provided information leading to the arrest of the man police say shot and killed a Jacksonville grandmother.
The Jacksonville / Onslow County Crime Stoppers board of directors approved Thursday what they are calling a �significant� cash rewards to four callers who provided information that led to the arrest of Larry Forrest, who is accused of shooting and killing 65-year-old Kim Hua Flournoy. Flournoy was killed Behind T-N-T Beach Bingo on Henderson Drive around 7:40 p.m. on Dec. 30.
Forrest, a Camp Lejeune Marine at the time of the incident, was charged April 17 by the Jacksonville Police Department with an open count of murder and attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon. He is being held without bond in the Onslow County Jail. Forrest, who does not yet have a court date posted on the court calendar, is being represented by Jacksonville lawyer Dick McNeil.
Crimes Stoppers Chairman Joe Yannessa said Thursday the case is ongoing and that a �sizeable� amount of reward money remains available for information that leads to arrests of others who may have been involved in the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact JPD Detective Gary Manning or Michael Groom at 910-938-6405 or firstname.lastname@example.com and firstname.lastname@example.com. Crime Stoppers can be reached at 910-938-3278. Callers to Crimes Stoppers do not have to reveal their identity to be eligible for a reward.
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Module 19321 (2011)
Syllabus page 2011/2012
Software System Components 2
Level 2/I
Links | Outline | Aims | Outcomes | Prerequisites | Teaching | Assessment | Books | Detailed Syllabus
The Module Description is a strict subset of this Syllabus Page. (The University module description has not yet been checked against the School's.)
Relevant Links
This module presents more advanced software development techniques, enabling the design and development of programs of medium-scale size and complexity. Through a series of lab exercises, students apply concepts taught in the lectures and at the same time practice the design and development of medium-scale programs. Together with its companion module, Software System Components 1, it is designed to equip students with programming abilities which may be needed in an individual final year project. The module covers the three topics of databases, web programming and concurrency, and distributed computing.
The aims of this module are to:
- improve students' programming skills generally, and develop students' programming design and development skills to cope with large programs
- provide programming experience with more advanced but commonly used Java class libraries and other packages as appropriate
- teach specific skills in databases, web programming and concurrency, and distributed computing
Learning Outcomes
|On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
|Assessed by:
|use Entity-Relationship diagrams to construct and explain conceptual models of databases, and then design tables for a relational database
|Examination, Continuous assessment
|write and explain SQL queries for a relational database
|Examination, Continuous assessment
|query and update a relational database from Java
|Continuous assessment
|explain the servlet model and structure, including the servlet lifecycle and application/session/request/page scope
|Examination, Continuous assessment
|configure, install and use servlet based web applications, implementing correct servlet request and response code, including html form processing, session handling, database connectivity and security
|Continuous assessment
|explain and evaluate web application architecture and technologies
|explain the concepts and issues of threads and synchronisation, including thread pools
|Examination, Continuous assessment
|implement, debug and test multithreaded programs with appropriate synchronisation, in a variety of contexts such as Swing, collection classes and network I/O mechanisms
|Continuous assessment
|explain and implement socket based communication
|Continuous assessment, Examination
|implement programmatic email sending
|Continuous assessment
|explain and use object serialisation and use RPC to interact with remote objects
|Examination, Continuous assessment
Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites
06-18190 (Software Workshop 1), 06-22754 (Foundations of Computer Science), 06-11224 (Introduction to Software Engineering)
06-19343 (Software System Components 1), 06-19340 (Computer Systems & Architecture)
Teaching Methods:
3 hrs/week lectures/tutorials, 2-3 hrs/week labs.
Contact Hours:
- Sessional: 2 hour examination (80%), continuous assessment (20%).
- Supplementary (where allowed): By examination only.
- The continuous assessment will consist of programming exercises.
Recommended Books
|Publisher, Date
|Core JAVA 2 Volume 1 - Fundamentals (7th Ed)
|Cay Horstmann & Gary Cornell
|Sun Microsystems Press/Prentice Hall, 2005
|Core JAVA 2 Volume 2 - Advanced Features (7th Ed)
|Cay Horstmann & Gary Cornell
|Sun Microsystems Press / Prentice Hall, 2005
|Java Threads (3rd Ed)
|Scott Oaks and Henry Wong
|O'Reilly, 2004
|Concurrency: State Models & Java Programs
|Jeff Magee and Jeff Kramer
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An Introduction to the design and use of Database systems (4 weeks)
- Background, alternatives and justification of DBMSs
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- Database Design ER diagrams and mapping to DB implementation
- Java & SQL using a DB through JDBC
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- Background: the network communication models
- Sockets: purpose, justification and methods of application
- Clients, servers and protocols
- Implementation issues in distributed systems
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- Background to concurrent processing
- Threads: purpose, justification and methods of application
- Concurrent processing and shared resources
- Multi-threaded programming caveats
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First time for everything... Aaron checks in:
Yo to everyone that's going to read this,
I thought I would do my first update in a long time... or maybe the first one ever. I have no idea. Anyway, the past few weeks I have been all over the place... went to Mexico on a Sunday trip, then from there to family vacation for the 21st year straight, did some swimming and hanging out on the river, came home for a few days, then went to Corpus Christi for a week and a half, had a blast, rode and skated everyday and saw all my old high school buddies, had some fun. Hungout with the family, which is always nice, then on the way home from Corpus, I stopped in San Antonio to race bmx and that was super fun. It was a good night. There were a bunch of people out there; it was not a race night but it was a good time. Then I got home and slept in my bed which was sweet...
I woke up the next morning and my new phone came in the mail!!!! Hungout at Empire all day then the day kinda went south that night. I have never had anything stolen or broken into in my life—well, that i know of—and last night I talked to Povah and he said, "do a little update for the site," and all that. And I was all, "I have no idea what to type, I suck at this." Well, if I had known that 5 hours later I would have something to talk about, I would have been all for it. But anyway, it was about 11:30 and my roommate wanted to go to the store, and its, like, 3 blocks away and I did not want to walk. I was tired and wanted to drive. Well we walked and in the 20 min we were gone, my car was broken into and the only thing that was taken was a purse... and my bike was in the back and 2 ipods in the cup holders and the keys to my car in the cup holder too! I have always left my keys in the car and just carried the little clicker thing and yea well they did not steal the bike or the ipods and I still have a car but there's glass everywhere and I don't wanna deal with it... but it will be fixed and all better tomorrow.
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Traditions and culture of the Philippines, art and history exhibits, entertainment, martial arts, vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Seattle Center Armory and Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle (206-684-7200 or festalpagdiriwang.com).
Goodwill Cyclist Sale: Bikes for all ages at affordable prices, mountain, road, hybrid, vintage and cruisers of many brands, accessories including clothing, seats, helmets, parts, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Goodwill, 1400 S. Lane St., Seattle and Ravenna Goodwill, 4637 Union Bay Place N.E., Seattle (206-329-1000 or www.seattlegoodwill.org).
Beacon Hill Festival: Entertainment, local food, carnival games, bounce toys, silent auction, proceeds support scholarships for community-center programs, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle; free (206-684-7481 or www.seattle.gov/parks).
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Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day: Living history event, re-enactors in period uniforms, vintage military vehicles and encampments, vintage weapon displays, hands-on opportunities for kids, veterans of World War II honored, 10 a.m. Saturday, Historic Flight Foundation, 10719 Bernie Webber Drive, Mukilteo; $8-$12 (425-348-3200 or historicflight.org/hf/).
Bike Safety Rodeo: All-ages obstacle courses, bike and helmet inspections, bounce house, music, antique-car show, food, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Snoqualmie Ridge Park, 35016 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie; free (425-888-3333 or ci.snoqualmie.wa.us/).
Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market: Opening day of the season, local produce, crafts, music, food trucks, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, 22307 Dock Ave. S., Des Moines (dmfm.org/DMFM/Home.html).
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Palladium Building
Year Listed: 2014
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Threat: Neglect
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Advertised as the largest club of its kind in St. Louis in the 1940s, the venue featured three floor shows each night featuring African American jazz musicians and orchestras. Over the years, many well-known national artists performed there including Nat King Cole, Jimmie Lunceford, the Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, and Benny Carter. St. Louis' contributions to American music reveal a legacy greater and more significant than previously understood, and the Palladium is a central part of this story.
The Palladium is one of St. Louis's last remaining buildings with a link to the city's significant music history. Palladium faces an uncertain future because it is not protected by local or national historic designations and, because of its location, is not covered by the City's demolition review ordinance. Vacant for many years, increased awareness of the Palladium's plight would add momentum to the work already underway by Landmarks Association of St. Louis and Friends of the Palladium Building to formally recognize the building's historic significance and identify a path forward for this important cultural landmark.


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It would be rather unfortunate to be stuck with regular cars. Sure the sedans are classy, the hatchbacks are convenient but that is not all that a driver needs. Sometimes raw power is what a vehicle is expected to deliver. Most of the times, an SUV fills in that void. The all terrain riding capability of the vehicle is without question the most appealing characteristic of the vehicle. If an adrenaline rush seeking individual wants to go on a Leh Ladakh trip, nothing beats a cruise motor cycle other than an SUV. And 2013-14 saw some interesting top sellers. Few were relatively new but mostly the fate was already known due to these cars never ceasing popularity.
To start off the list of best sellers, let us look at a name that was fondly recalled to be synonymous with SUVs in India, Mahindra Bolero. The vehicle offers luxury and performance in the perfect mix. And this seemed to hit all the right chords with the customers since its inception. In the financial year 2013-14 itself more than 1,05,000 units were sold. The Bolero Di Non AC is priced at 5,93,165 rupees which is quite competitive considering that being a norm price for any high end hatch. The Bolero is powered by a 2523 cc engine that churns out maximum output of 63bhp while the torque reaches the peaks of 195Nm.
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Another vehicle from the Mahindra fleet is the ever charming Mahindra Scorpio. Catering to the customers looking for a refined luxury, The Scorpio takes the comfort and luxury offered in Bolero to a whole new level. With the comfort reminiscent of luxury vehicles, the car offers amazing performance with 2.2 mHawk engine that churns out an impressive output of 120bhp while the torque reaches a peak of 290Nm. This combination paid off well with an impressive sale of 50,900 units considering the base price of 7,82,679 rupees. The vehicle also offers an engine option of 2.5 litre m2Di engine though it is not available in cities considering the BS IV emission standards.
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The Facebook-focussed HTC ChaCha will be hitting shelves in just two weeks time, as Clove has confirmed its June 6th release.
The UK phone-seller took to its blog, revealing that the "HTC ChaCha will be in stock on June 6 2011". This comes just moments after the Carphone Warehouse listed the smartphone, confirming its imminent "early June" release.
If you fancy getting your mitts on the HTC handset, it's now available to pre-order from the CPW. Prices start from £20.00 per month on 2 year contracts with Orange, with 200 minutes, unlimited texts, and 250MB included. It's also available on Mobiles.co.uk, from just £15.63 per month.
If you don't fancy signing a lengthy 2 year contract, Clove is offering a SIM free model for £252.00.
Announced at February's MWC, the HTC ChaCha is one of two "Facebook Phones", along with its touchscreen Salsa sibling. Alongside its Facebook-branded key, the ChaCha features one-touch access to Facebook Chat, Profile, Wall, Groups and News Feed, alongside deep integration with the handsets features.
There's also a 600MHz processor, a 2.6-inch capacitive display. There's also Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS, HTC Sense UI, a 600MHz processor, a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera, a VGA videocall cam, and HSDPA and WiFi connectivity.
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HONOLULU (AP) It's looking less likely that teenagers in Hawaii will be allowed to hit the tanning salons before going to the beach.
A key Senate committee in the state Legislature approved a bill Tuesday that bans minors from using tanning beds.
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U.S. Grains Council Chairman Julius Schaaf just returned from a trade trip to China where he attended a food safety summit. He says the Council met with swine industry officials and were able to share information on Iowa State University Extension's Swine Assurance program.
Schaaf says at the summit they heard from officials with Schwangui ,the new owners of Smithfield Foods. He says they found out the company's safety standards are very high and that their purchase of the U.S. company will be very beneficial for U.S. agriculture.
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LAY'S DRUGSTORE 5c GO B-TWEENS JAR W/ORIG LID
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LAY'S DRUGSTORE 5c GO B-TWEENS JAR W/ORIG LID
This is a vintage Lay's 5 cent Go B-Tweens sandwich Jar featuring Oscar the Happy Potato and its original lid. This old 1950s Lay's 5c glass jar and lid is in great condition with no chips or cracks. I remember these back in the day. The Lays logo is a bright red and the glass is clear. It measures 9 inches in diameter and 13 ¾ inches tall with the lid on. It is hard to find these jars in this condition. This is a beauty that I don't mind keeping and will display proudly in my kitchen until the right buyer comes along.In 1932, Herman W. Lay started selling Gardner brand products from his 1928 Model A Ford in Nashville , Tennessee . By 1936 Lay employed a workforce of 25 and began manufacturing products himself, including peanut butter cracker sandwiches. In 1938 Lay purchased the Gardner 's brand name. He changed the name of the company to H.W. Lay & Company, Inc., with headquarters in Atlanta . In 1944 the company began marketing potato chips under the Lay's name. That same year, H.W. Lay became one of the first snack food concerns to advertise on television, with a campaign featuring the debut of Oscar, the Happy Potato, the company's first spokesperson. The following year, H.W. Lay gained an exclusive franchise from the Frito Company to manufacture and distribute Fritos corn chips in the Southeast. In September 1961 H.W. Lay and the Frito Company merged to form Frito-Lay, Inc. In June 1965 Frito-Lay merged with Pepsi-Cola Company to form PepsiCo, Inc. I prefer PayPal, but will accept special payment arrangements on occasion. Your item will be professionally packed and shipped within (3) days of payment receipt and usually the next day. As always, please e-mail me with any questions.
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is this just for carathacking?
Here is a update of the RFnoHS.
What is this?
- This is a modified rumblefighter client which will allow you to use detected programs such as Cheatengine.
Play Rumblefighter without Hackshield:
1. RFnoHS-EU folder is for Europe and RFnoHS-NA for North-America
2. Put "RFnoHS.exe" and "RumbleLauncher.ini" in your Rumblefighter folder.
Which is probably located in "C:\Program Files\OGPlanet\RumbleFighter"
3. Change your hackshield folder name, to anything. ex: lavashield, cackshield.
4. Start Rumblefighter as you do, it should be with no Hackshield! You will be able to use Cheatengine and hacks nothing will be detetcted.
5. If you want to change back: Go to the Backup folder and replace it the "RumbleLauncher.ini" and edit "Lavashield" back to "hackshield".
Video Tutorial:
Client updates:
RF NA - 8. April 2011
RF EU - 8. April 2011
Download below
"I destroy and recreate"
is this just for carathacking?
Nope, I did not even mention carats. This is a Rumblefighter client without Hackshield.
Yes, you can carat hack with it.
"I destroy and recreate"
But what is the code cart hack for Rumble Fighter eu and exp hack pls ?
The client doesnt start can someone help?
yea the client doest start o.O
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Though Americans rarely appreciate it, federalism has profoundly shaped their nation#xE2;#xAC;"s past, present, and future. Federalism#xE2;#xAC;#x1D;the division of government authority between the national government and the states#xE2;#xAC;#x1D;affects the prosperity, security, and daily life of every American. But while the debate over the proper role of each level in public policymaking often gets stuck in heated debates over principle, Robertson shows that federalism is best understood as a strategic tool. These philosophical disputes usually cloak the real purpose behind the struggle over state versus national power: to get government to do something that they want it to do, or to prevent government from doing something they want to prevent. Robertson also shows that past choices shape present circumstances, and that a deep understanding of American government, public policy, political processes, and society requires an understanding of the key steps in federalism#xE2;#xAC;"s evolution in American history. Once its framers fixed federalism in the U.S. Constitution, Americans became accustomed to it and built it into new government activities, leading to further fragmentation in the political system. This nuanced and comprehensive overview of federalism allows students to see that both major political parties throughout the country#xE2;#xAC;"s past have swapped positions on the debate when it has suited other goals, such as conflicts over race and economic growth. Both liberals and conservatives, Democrats and Republicans, still use federalism as an expedient tool to deal with difficult issues such as the corporate behavior, the environment, education, abortion, gay rights, and other pressing policy agendas. Federalism and the Making of Americais a sorely needed text that treats the politics of federalism systematically and accessibly, making it indispensible to all students and scholars of American politics.


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The Cycle 7/30/2012
Missouri: Mason Dixon released a poll showing a safe lead for Mitt Romney (51-42). Romney is ahead because he's built a massive advantage in the rural parts of the state while keeping St. Louis and Kansas City close. It's not a surprise, but it's a nice development.
Pennsylvania: Our nation's economic woes, not Mitt Romney's tax returns will be the critical factor in deciding the election. Susquehanna finds Obama's lead at 46-43, down 2 points in the last month. Nevertheless, Romney's favorability is underwater here 39-41 and this works against closing the gap.
MA-SEN: Why Scott Brown survives in two ads.
First, a Scott Brown receives the endorsement of former Boston mayor Ray Flynn (D). The message is straight-forward: Scott Brown is someone Democrats can trust and it's ok to vote for him.
Next, we have Elizabeth Warren demonstrating her inexperience. She decides to remind everyone of her and the president's "You didn't build that" comments. Then, she tries to make a clever point about high unemployment and a need for infrastructure investment: lets kill to birds with one stone. Elizabeth, YOUR PARTY HAS BEEN RACKING UP TRILLIONS IN DEBT IN THE NAME OF SO-CALLED STIMULUS, why didn't you invest in roads and bridges rather than handouts to liberal interest groups.
MO-SEN:Claire McCaskill might want to lock in lower rates on moving companies after looking at all the latest Mason Dixon poll. She trails Jim Brunner by 11, Sarah Steeleman by 8 and Todd Akin by 5.
ND-SEN: Every year you see this commercial: A group of "regular folks" sitting around a table having a very unnatural conversation about how so-and-so is out of touch. Here's Rick Berg's contribution to the cliche.
CT-5: Here's another race where ethics is the x-factor. For the record, there is no smoking gun linking Chris Donovan to the investigation in question but he will probably suffer from the allegations against his former staff. 7 people, including Donovan's former campaign manager and finance director, have been indicted in a federal investigation of an attempt to funnel illegal campaign contributions to the Donovan campaign in exchange for influence over some taxation measures (hint, they wanted more of it).
Donovan addressed reporters with a "my vote is not for sale" and left before they could ask questions.
MO-GOV: Good news for Democrats. Even though Obama and McCaskill are in trouble in the Show-Me-State, Gov. Jay Nixon is poised to win re-election.


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Pieces on Loan
This incredible exhibit is enhanced by several additional pieces on loan courtesy of other Texas museums.
The Art Museum of South Texas in Corpus Christi has provided us with two Dale Chihuly drawings. The untitled works depict Native American baskets in vivid reds, green, and gold.
The Art Museum of Southeast Texas in Beaumont brings us this beautiful Yale Blue Macchia glass piece. "Macchia" is an Italian word meaning spot or stain, and the "spots" are a key characteristic of these brightly colored glass works.
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Dark generously loaned this gorgeous piece titled "Cardinal Red Seaform Set with Black Lip Wrap." Seaforms were first made accidentally while experimenting with some ribbed molds from the Basket series. By blowing the pieces into ribbed molds, they began to resemble shells, which prompted Chihuly to change the series name to Seaforms.
The "Ampero Blue Persian Set with Firefly Red Lip Wraps" on loan courtesy of a private collector is another stunning piece of Chihuly glass. The Persian series combines the delicacy of threaded Venetian glass with the distinctive woven patterns that are prominent in his Baskets and Sea Forms.
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Hey 2cv, I just wanna chime in my congratulations on a job well done.And for whatever it's worth, My usual start up with the TM32 goes something like this:1.With ignition off, Choke nob up, kick through once. Reset kicker. 2. Choke nob down, Key ON, kick to start.And NO throttle!3. Rev throttle lightly after about 10 seconds of idling.The aforementioned is for cooler days (60F and below) and a cold engine.Warmer than that, I usually only need a 1 kick through (key off) with no choke. Then the starting kick.Most summer days I dispense with the initial primer kick altogether and just go for the money shot.As DanB mentioned, I've also found the air screw very sensitive with only 1/4 turn adjustments needed. as the seasons change.Wishing you all the best!Chuck.
In a minute or two the idle speeds up by itself & wants to be slowed down. Does yours do that?
In a minute or two the idle speeds up by itself & wants to be slowed down. Does yours do that?Yes it does but only by a few hundred rpm's as the engine warms. Even at full operating temps I find that the rpm's will fluctuate from one stoplight to the next somewhat. My sweetspot idle is right at 1500 rpm. That just sounds right to my ear, with the engine neither racing nor laboring to rotate.And as Tom notes, best to set the idle speed with a hot engine. I think you'll find as I have that this carb is flexible enough to give you relatively easy cold starting (once you get your routine down pat). Chuck.
Bummer. Like Ace said, stuff happens. At least it's just a petcock/filter problem, it could be way worse.
This is the petcock. The $40 plus shipping one: http://nfieldgear.com/enfield-store/fuel-tap.html It's gone up $10 since the last catalog I got. I'm in the mood right now to just seal it up permanently (the filter threads) with J-B Weld so I can ride tomorrow.
Wow, those prices are absurd! I paid $20 for a PAIR of petcocks and I bought them in town. Maybe before JB Weld try some Permatex Sealant #1. I used it on my new petcocks and they don't leak a drip.Scottie J
I'll get it all back together later this morning & see how it goes. I want it to dry really well. I don't choose to die in a flaming ball of death today if that cheezy plastic filter falls out
Yeah, that's not quite the sort of Fireball Tom is trying to sell ya! Is your local Fire Department on standby?Regards,A.
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Last week, Ethan was down with chicken pox and instead of wifey staying home to look after the children, I told her, I will do it. After all, I've been rather busy over the past 11 months and since things have slowed down alittle, I thought its time for me to do my bit as a father.
While the children were down with chicken pox, they remain rather active, jumping, playing and shouting around at home. I took the opportunity to do home teaching.
At the time when there is strong emphasis of home teaching and involvement of parents in the growing up years of children, I thought there is much more that I can do. One example is to spend more time with them and talk to them more to understand them better.
In my opinion, how our children grow is not determined by what is taught in school, but more importantly, everything starts from home. Its the responsibilities of the parents to determine how our children will be. And as I spend more time with my children, I started thinking of becoming a Stay Home Dad! I know that its impossible for now, but at some point in time, if its possible, I will want to be one.
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I'm planning on extending my commuting season to year-round. For me, winter conditions are less focused on just temp, and more on the road conditions (packed snow, salt, ice, etc.) I think I've got the clothing part under control thanks to cross country ski experience, but have a few practical concerns for the winter that I'd like to get a head start on:
Bike- I have one steel or one alum MTB to set up as a winter bike. The alum bike has a suspension fork and is configured for single track. The steel bike is older, and is my former commuter with slicks. Any clear choice between the two?
Rims - Disc brakes aren't an option, so I'm wondering if there are any methods for reducing the damage caused by salt/sand.
Tires - I've considered making a (front only) studded tire out of a knobby using sheet metal screws like
this. How necessary are studs? knobbies?
Fenders - I'm a big believer in fenders. For a MTB setup in winter, do normal fenders or high-clearance "clip-ons" work better?
Pedals - As much as I love clipless, I'm thinking that cages and an insulated hiking shoe might make more sense. Any favorite shoe/pedal combos for winter?
Electronics - How do people protect electronics such as laptop computers and palm pilot/cell phones in bitter cold?
I've got time on my side, so any good direction get me on the right track. My ride is approx 11 miles each way, one or two hills, and medium traffic roads with rough but paved shoulders in the upper midwest.
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Well crap my blood pressure had to show out today!!!
Friday, February 15, 2013
I was feeling good this week. I haven't had a problem with my blood pressure in a while. It was a usual day at work. I was at Mother's for lunch. Nothing stressful about it! I was sitting at the table and all of a sudden I felt really dizzy. I sat there until I felt like I could walk. I got to my car and drove to work. Before you get all upset about me driving. We have to try to keep things as "normal" for Mom with her Alzheimer's. You don't know how crazy she gets when she gets upset.
But I made it to work and ask my boss to check my BP. First time it was 140/118. Ten minutes later it was 134/110. Thirty minutes later it was 128/90. I went to the doctor and it was 140/108. I am suppose to be taking it easy tonight and keep an eye on it. They have changed my meds and I go back in 2 weeks. That is unless I get worse and I go straight to the hospital.
So much for my list of to do's.
It does put things in perspective. I need to get back to watching what I am eating and exercising more. Since I have started college I have let it slide. With work, family, mom and homework I have let taking care of me get pushed back. So I have to rethink and make a plan. I can do this I just have to plan my time better. After all if I don't take care of myself then I won't be able to do my job, or take care of others or finish my college to the level that is needed. So it comes down to if I can't take care of me I can't do what makes me......me.
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I would guess from your description about how your mother can get that your lunch was stressful and you didn't even realize it. You must be very anxious the whole time, trying to make sure she doesn't get upset.
Take care of yourself.
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take it easy love,listen to your dr.correct that don�t just listen also do what the dr says.hope you get better soon
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Cindy, you can get past this. I went back to college with a needy husband, 3 kids, a dog, a full-time home, a full-time job and all family support 165 miles away.
You already know blood pressure is a little bit of an issue for you. My first thought is lunch with your Mom was a little stressful. I trust you have contacted your local Council on Aging and the local chapter of the National Alzheimer's organization. They will provide you with tons of info on the condition and resources for her as a Alzheimer's patient and you as a caregiver. The County may also have a Sr Citizen group. That will help your Mother. If you can't find all of the above, talk to an administrative person at any social service agency and ask questions.
One of the things I did while working/going to school etc, was take any evening we didn't have class and go some place I could sit, read/study, and drink diet pop without being thrown out or interfere with a waitstaff's tips.
Take care of yourself. You will be no good to yourself or anyone else. Don't give up the school. I almost did half-way through a class with only 2 to go to complete degree when my husband died very suddenly while we still had 2 kids at home. Fortunately I stuck with it and finished it off. You'll be stressed, you'll be pressed for time, and you'll have the expenses related to class. But you are setting an example for children and you'll never regret finishing your school, and it is a way to take care of yourself by having new faces to see, new people to talk with, new things to learn, and distraction from all of your other responsibilities.
I wish you well, Wonder Woman,
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YOU should come First!! Take care of you!!
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Take care of that BP!! Watch your sodium intake and make sure you get enough potassium!!
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Falcao in scoring form
Atlético's 2-4 win in Wednesday's re-arranged game at Betis leaves them a couple of points behind Barça, though the four goals mean they have actually scored one more than Tito Villanova's team, with Falcao topping the goalscorers' chart with seven to Messi's six-goal tally so far. On Sunday they visit El Prat- Cornellà to take on Espanyol, who have still to win and sit second from bottom with just a single point - though boss Mauricio Pochettino insists: "when results go badly, the manager is always the first to come under pressure and I accept that, but I have full confidence in my players. We just have to stay strong and have a cool head".
Málaga look to keep up the pace
Málaga are a further two points off the pace and on Saturday they entertain Betis, who are sixth, despite their midweek defeat. Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini warned his players: "Betis are a top team and have stayed true to their philosophy – Pepe Mel has done a great job". Campbell and Perquis were both sent off against Atletico and will miss the game for Betis. Third place Mallorca – who are level on points with Málaga – travel to Getafe on Monday night.
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The Basque derby at Anoeta on Saturday sees both Real Sociedad and Bilbao in need of points, whilst Valencia – sandwiched between the two Basque clubs in 15th kick off the weekends' games with a home match against Zaragoza without injured central defender Ricardo Costa, though with the chance of Gago returning to the starting line up. On Sunday, Real Madrid will begin a big week – taking on Deportivo at the Bernabeu before the midweek trip to Ajax and next weekend's game at the Camp Nou, whilst at the bottom, Osasuna will be looking for their first win when they play Levante in Pamplona.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Several million American workers will cut back their hours on the job or leave the nation's workforce entirely because of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul,......
oldman... stupid... yawn... kinkzzz... faux noozzzzzzz..... zzzzzzzzzzz..........
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Troll, nothing like exposing you to the truth to get you to post something stupid. Your kink of like faux nooz, always good for a laugh.
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Ravingboi, somebody had to pay the taxes so you could play soldier boi.
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Choker, unfortunately for you that CBO report does not come in a Muppets pop-up edition. So you'll have to get your preschool teacher to explain it to you... LOL
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Exactly right, caltrans. Here it is.
cbo.g ov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/45010-Outlook2014.pdf
In it, you'll read this: CBO report, The Budget and Economic Outlook: 2014 to 2024, page 117, "How Much Will the ACA Reduce Employment in the Longer Term? ... The reduction in CBO's projections of hours worked represents a decline in the number of full-time-equivalent workers of about 2.0 million in 2017, rising to about 2.5 million in 2024. Although CBO projects that total employment (and compensation) will increase over the coming decade, that increase will be smaller than it would have been in the absence of the ACA."
So the CBO report clearly says in black and white that the ACA result in a SMALLER job creation rate than we would have had without the ACA. Get your nose out of the Hufferton Post and the Daily Kos and read the bad news right from the CBO report for yourselves, libbies.
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Nice right wing spin on the Report. Try reading it, not what someone says about it.
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Want to know how each President stacks up on national debt? You can see the REAL data at the US Treasury website.
w ww.treasurydirect.g ov/govt/reports/pd/mspd/mspd.htm
Or you can listen to a demented oldman rave about "Repugs." Easier and far more entertaining, but not very informative. LOL
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At least my employer takes his boot off my throat long enough for me to cash that paycheck he gives me every Friday. LOL
oldman, maybe you need to find an employer who wears softer shoes. Or you could just quit your job and live as a parasite on welfare, food stamps, unemployment, disability, housing subsidies, and Obamacare paid for by REAL Americans. You know, do what your Throat Booter in Chief is doing everything in his constitutional power - and beyond his constitutional power - to convince you to do.
mmm mmm mmm, more Kool-Aid please
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are responsible for the massive national debt. This is an easily verified fact.
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Reagan, Bush and every Repug. administration since LBJ
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Another great feature of Obama care. It takes the employers boot off the employees throat. I wish I had had that freedom years ago. Thanks President Obama.
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raver, did you call me "sister boy" because you thought indicating I was a female or feminine made me seem weak or inferior? So you're a misogynist AND a fool? Typical Obama supporter, so no surprise... LOL
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trollcoward simpers - 'Pathetic, Dems. You have no place in America. Because that is not who Americans are. '
This from a sister boy who soiled himself at the thought of ever donning a uniform to serve the America he wears on his limp wrist sleeve. Unworthy to even work as cleanup boy in a dog park!
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After FIVE YEARS of Demorat "solutions," the number of Americans surviving on Food Stamps MORE THAN DOUBLED to a RECORD 48 MILLION.
After FIVE YEARS of Demorat "solutions," the rate of participation in the US labor force DOWN to a pathetic 63%.
After FIVE YEARS of Demorat "solutions," the national debt EXPLODING to a future-crushing $17.3 TRILLION – more debt in one term than ANY OTHER ADMINISTRATION in history.
After FIVE YEARS of Demorat "solutions," 7 MILLION Americans thrown OFF their health insurance plans, even after Barry Obamboozler told them they "could keep it, PERIOD." LIE OF THE YEAR by the US President.
It's crystal clear that America has had ENOUGH of your Demorat "solutions."
I know. "But BUUUUSH!"
Pathetic, Dems. You have no place in America. Because that is not who Americans are.
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Democrats: Full of solutions....most good, some not so good.
Republicans: Full of shiet...party of 'no' with nothing but criticism and no workable solutions to any of the problems facing our country.
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An interesting quote from the article you cited! "Now, it's true that elsewhere in his testimony — when questioned by Paul Ryan — Elmendorf confirmed that the subsidies from Obamacare would reduce the incentive to work, and that this would reduce economic growth."
Thanks for bringing that point to light!
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ChokingDoper "Looks like the TEABILLY "THUNK TANKS" is a workin' overtime fors juss minimum wage today."
And I'd like to thank your Choomer in Chief advocating a raise in that minimum wage we paid posters earn. You prove we're worth every penny, every time you click Post Comment. Cha-CHING! LOL
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These are NOT job losses, they are "Undocumented Labor-force Nonparticipants"!!!
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LIberals have gone into a frenzy playing Angry Tirds now that the CBO has called their Boss a LIAR of the YEAR 2014 nominee again.
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I don't understand why the massive joblessness that will result from the Obamascam is such a surprise. Conservatives have been warning America about this for at least five years.
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It's the latest indication that "the president's health care law is destroying full-time jobs.
Why should anyone marvel at this? Everything this guy touches turns to rust; a human wrecking ball indeed.
Just 3 more years to 'finish the job'.
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oldman, how about Senator Hillary "Butcher of Benghazi" Clinton's YEA vote to AUTHORIZE that war? You need a new Presidential candidate. LOL
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GuessWho "There is no such thing as freedom of the press when you publish unsigned editorials"
Benjamin Franklin, aka "Poor Richard," would have disagreed with you.
And if you have a complaint about the actual content of the editorial you can send your silly "handed down upon high financed by a corrupt cheap skate who kowtows to a coal baron with blood on his hands" babble to the Executive Editor at the email address he posted at the Contact Us link. I'm sure he'd appreciate the laugh. LOL
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Troll, how about the draft dodging drunken party animals phony war for profit costing over 100,000 innocent dead and costing trillions of dollars? You need a new hero.
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Bush, I think your right on this one. Unemployment rates will drop due to people exiting the labor force much in the way the unemployment has dropped over the last few years.
This is indicated on the first page of the latest CBO report. See the graph named "Labor Force Participation Rate"
From page 33 of the report, "The labor force participation rate (the percentage of people in the civilian noninstitutionalized population age 16 or older who are either working or are available for and actively seeking work), which has been pushed down by an unusually large number of people deciding not to look for work because of a lack of job opportunities, will move only slowly back toward the level it would be without the cyclical weakness in the economy."
The number of people participating in the labor force is at an all time low and Obamacare will only make that worse.
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In the course of one hour this morning, Wheeling police were called to check out two reports of drug activity on Wheeling Island. This was all before 11 a.m. I don't know if arrests were made but I do know that residents of the Island are making an honest effort to combat the druggies by calling police when they see this stuff happening. It's amazing the amount of illegal narcotics entering this town. It used to be confined to East Wheeling, but believe me folks, it's everywhere. It also used to be a night-time activity with transactions happening under the cover of darkness. Not any more judging by the morning calls we hear on the police scanner with increasing regularity. I hope all residents make the effort to call the police when they suspect illegal activity in their neighborhoods. Being the eyes and ears of the law will make a difference.
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