Below is the method I generally prefer to create the connection pool for each database. I am using the BasicDataSource class developed by the Apache Software Foundation and available for free. To work with it you may need to add these JAR files to your classpath: 1. commons-dbcp.jar 2. commons-pooljar 3. commons-collections.jar 4. mysql-connector-java-5.1.5-bin.jar (for … Read more
Maya Unlimited 2009 is the latest release from Autodesk, the industry-leading software for visual effects artists and animators. Today, most 3D companies large and small use Maya software in one form or another. Therefore, as a student who wants to get a job after graduation, it makes sense to understand and master this software package. … Read more
“How does an accountant make a bold fashion statement? He wears his gray suit instead of his blue one.” We’ve all heard the jokes and can imagine the stereotypical image of the accountant – the straightened pencil pusher clutching a leather briefcase tightly to his chest. But maybe it’s time we ditch these stereotypes. There’s … Read more
In the last decade, online jobs have grown rapidly and many people are making money from these online jobs. The main advantage in these jobs is flexibility. They can work whenever they work. For those who want to break free from the office and start their own business to earn some income while working from … Read more
Education today wastes a great deal of time, money and effort – the student’s time and effort and, to a great extent, the parents’ money. Let’s start by dispelling the myth that teachers (we’re talking elementary and high school now) are all that and a bag of chips. Teachers are given not only too much … Read more
One of the biggest challenges in supporting teaching on campus or in the disciplines is not just encouraging those individuals who are interested in such work, but helping to develop the field itself. Our aim is to explore ways in which the science of teaching could be positioned within the broader discourse and practice of … Read more
French is a beautiful language and is traditionally learned by children in school in many English-speaking countries. French is one of the more difficult foreign languages for adults or children, but with certain techniques children can find it a little easier to learn. The following example shows an easy way to memorize French words. This … Read more
I was having a conversation the other day about copyright, you know, I’m an online article author, and I’ve created a number of e-books, and prior to becoming an author I was quite concerned about protecting our operations manual not into the hands of competitors. I’ve had moderate success with all of the above, so … Read more
Learning and improving your English skills is in high demand these days. Many non-native English speakers feel the need to learn this language to give themselves a much-needed advantage over their peers and become more “sellable” in the job market. Even those who have English as a second language tend to expand their skills for … Read more
It seems only natural to consider the psychological effects of teenage obesity and its impact on our youth. Not so long ago it would have been unthinkable to have this discussion. The problem of childhood obesity has received so much attention worldwide that it seems appropriate to consider what is going on in their minds. … Read more