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KNVB talent identification

We investigate the system the Dutch use to unearth new talent.




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Maxi-pitches offer final legacy

We find out how UEFA is ensuring a lasting legacy for its major club finals.




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Homeless World Cup offers hope

We find out how football is offering hope for the homeless.




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Poland ready for grassroots boom

We discover the grassroots impact of co-hosting UEFA EURO 2012 for Poland.




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2011 Grassroots Day Awards

UEFA recognises the most notible contributions to grassroots football in 2011.




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Integration scheme success

We see how fair play and the integration of players from different backgrounds is reaping success in Schleswig-Holstein.




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Finland's grassroots paradise

We visit the winners of the Best Club category in the 2011 UEFA Grassroots Day Awards.




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Dutch football's unsung hero

We find out why 2011 UEFA Best Grassroots Leader, John de Looze, is so valued at the KNVB.




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UEFA Grassroots Day 2012

On 16 May 2012 the third UEFA Grassroots Day will take place in Munich.




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Paris event offers hope

We travel to France to find out how the 2011 Homeless World Cup helped to change lives.




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FYROM celebrates UEFA Grassroots Day

We round up a busy fortnight of UEFA Grassroots Day activities in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.




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Coronavirus in Scotland: Police issue 140 fixed-penalty notices to people flouting lockdown rules

Police have issued more than 140 fixed-penalty notices to people flouting coronavirus lockdown rules in Scotland in the week since new powers came into force.




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Progress in tackling domestic abuse must not suffer in coronavirus crisis

THIS time last year the Scottish Government, Police Scotland and the Crown Office were united in great fanfare about groundbreaking new legislation designed to tackle domestic abuse.




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Glasgow man arrested after 'stun guns' discovered in firearm smuggling probe

A 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with smuggling firearms into the country.




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Body of man found outside Ayrshire police station

A man has been found dead outside of a police station in Ayrshire.




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Man charged over deaths of birds of prey in Dumfries and Galloway

Police have charged a man after a spate of poisonings killed birds of prey over a two-year period.




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Police Scotland's good sense sets an example for police Twitter nonsense

GUTTING news for great swathes of the Great British public - eating chips is not exercise.




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Crime in Scotland down by 25% since lockdown measures began

Scotland's crime levels have dropped by around 25% since lockdown measures were introduced.




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Coronavirus in Scotland: Prison governors to have final say over early releases

PRISON governors have been handed the power to veto prisoners they have concerns over being released early - as plans are pushed forward for up to 450 prisoners to be freed to allow inmates to socially distance in cells.




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Tycoon who bought Craig Whyte castle to stand trial

A Russian tycoon who bought former Rangers owner Craig Whyte’s Highland castle is to stand trial over an alleged £8 million fraud.




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Construction of NHS Louisa Jordan complete confirms Scottish Government

Construction work on the NHS Louisa Jourdan will conclude today with the hospital standing operationally ready to treat patients from tomorrow.




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SNP MP Steven Bonnar apologises over altercation with neighbour

SNP MP Steven Bonnar has apologised after a heated altercation with a neighbour.




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Opinion: Kevin McKenna: Coronavirus aftermath makes independence more vital than ever

YOU could call it state-sponsored sanctimony. In times of crisis or national emergency we’re all urged to pull in the same direction and put partisan politics behind us. How dare you talk about inequality and the plight of the disadvantaged at a time like this? Those who tend to be loudest in rebuking these social pariahs are often those who stand to benefit most from any suspension of scrutiny.




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Readers react to reports Nicola Sturgeon 'missed six coronavirus Cobra meetings'

Readers have been quick to voice their opinion after it was reported that Nicola Sturgeon missed six emergency coronavirus Cobra meetings.




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Coronavirus: PPE shipment from China remains at Prestwick Airport due to 'labelling issue'

MILLIONS of face masks to protect Scottish health and care workers against coronavirus could be stuck in limbo at Prestwick airport for a week, it has emerged.




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Health boards spend £17m on sending scans away to be read

HEALTH boards across Scotland have spent almost £17 million on sending scans to other parts of the country and across the world by private companies amid a staffing crisis.




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Coronavirus: Lockdown could end later in Scotland than England

NICOLA Sturgeon has suggested the coronavirus lockdown in Scotland could end later than the one in England and that she might seek powers to close the Border.




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Jim Sillars says SNP may have to be replaced by new independence party

THE SNP is so rotten it may have to be replaced by a new independence party, its former deputy leader has said.




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Coronavirus: Dumbarton police station temporarily closed after staff member showed symptoms

Dumbarton police station has temporarily closed after a member of staff showed symptoms of Covid-19.




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Derek Mackay can pick up a ‘golden goodbye’ of £12,000 this week

DISGRACED former finance secretary Derek Mackay will be entitled to a £12,000 golden goodbye payment this week – despite not being seen in public for three months.




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Pisces Horoscope for May 9, 2020

Your swift action will solve your longstanding problem. Today, seek the blessings of your elders before going out of the house, as it will benefit you. Joyful time with family and friends Erratic behaviour of your darling might make your mood upset. Travel undertaken for business purpose will prove to be beneficial in the long run. You might feel annoyed by your spouse due to off mood. Today, you can feel good by helping a friend.




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Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services Honored with Two National Awards

For Immediate Release                                                                                     Contact: Joseph Smack Wednesday, August 14, 2019                                                                    (302) 633-2501 or 893-8930 (m) Joseph.smack@delaware.gov   Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services Honored with Two National Awards  Stevenson House Detention Center recognized for reducing confinement & Ferris School best group performance in Kids Got Talent contest  Wilmington – The […]




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Child Abuse Reporting Options Expand in Delaware

New reporting portal allows reports of child abuse to be received via mobile & other devices



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Gemini Horoscope for May 9, 2020

You can start your day with Yoga and Meditation. Doing this will be beneficial for you and you will maintain your energy levels throughout the day. Traders and Businessmen who have relations with foreign countries are likely to lose money today, so think carefully before taking any step forward. Your compassion and understanding will be rewarded. But be careful as any hasty judgement may put them under pressure. Your mood might get perturbed because of the harsh words of your sweetheart. It is good for you to keep up with time, but at the same time, it is important to understand the importance of family and spend as much time as you can with them. Laziness of your partner might disturb many of your tasks today. Today is a good day for you to start a new work.




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Leo Horoscope for May 9, 2020

Your childhood memories would keep you engaged. In the process you could give yourself unnecessary mental tension. One of your major anxiety and stress will stem from having lost the capacity to be occasionally childlike. Surplus money should be invested in real estate. Unexpected good news from distant relatives will bring happy moments for the entire family. Without the company of your beloved you are likely to experience as blank as a While walking in a park today, you can come across someone from your past with whom you had differences. The behavior of your spouse might disturb your professional relations today. You can get into a tiff with your senior at school today, which isn't right for you. Hereby, keep your anger under control.




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Capricorn Horoscope for May 9, 2020

Start meditation and yoga for physical gain especially mental toughness. Today, you are likely to attain economic benefits due to your children. This will make you very happy. Good advice from family members will decrease your mental pressure. Today, you will not be able to fulfill any of your promises, which can make your lover grumpy. You can waste your free time today on surfing on mobile or watching TV. Seeing this can annoy your spouse, as you will not show any interest in talking to them. You might fight today on an old issue with your spouse like he/she forgot your birthday, or something like that. But, everything will be alright at the end of the day. Avoid stepping out of your boundaries while joking with friends, as it can ruin your friendship.




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Aquarius Horoscope for May 9, 2020

Too much worry and stress could cause hypertension. Increase in income from past investment is foreseen. Your careless attitude will make parents worry. You need to take them in confidence before starting any new project. Love is the feeling to be felt and shared with your beloved. Excellent day for social as well as religious functions. Your spouse will remind you the time of your teenage today along with some notorious stuff. Your closed ones won't be able to understand your thoughts. This will stress you out.




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Sagittarius Horoscope for May 9, 2020

Tooth ache or stomach upset may create some problems for you. Take a physician's advice to get relief immediately. You will make substantial gains if you invest on long-term basis. You are best to avoid issues that could cause arguments with loved ones. New romance for some uplifts your spirits and keeps you in a cheerful mood. Today you will put your mind to test- Some of you would get involved in playing Chess- Crosswords and others will write a story- poetry or work out some future plans. Today, you will get to spend the best evening of your life with your spouse. Today you will understand that your loved ones are your constant source of happiness and joy.




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Virgo Horoscope for May 9, 2020

Today you will be full of energy-Whatever you do- you will be able to do it in half the time you generally take. All commitments and financial transactions need to be handled carefully. You might not agree to everything your family members say- but you should try to learn from their experience. Don't disappoint your lover today- as it will leave you repenting later. Natives of this zodiac sign should read some spiritual books in their free time today. By doing this, many of your troubles can be overcome. An old issue might crop up in between you two during a humorus discussion, which will eventually convert into an argument. It is going to be a day with more religious activities such as visiting a temple, offering something to needy and practicing meditation.




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Taurus Horoscope for May 9, 2020

Playing with kids would give you a wonderful healing experience. Any advice from your father can prove to be beneficial at the workplace. Domestic life will be peaceful and adorable Could experience the pleasure of love. Rituals/hawans/auspicious ceremonies will be performed at home. Looks like, you are going to get special attention from your spouse. Shopping with family seems to be on cards this weekend, however you may spend more than necessary.




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Libra Horoscope for May 9, 2020

Overeating and high calorie diet needs to be avoided. If you are a student and want to study abroad, then financial crisis at home can upset you today. Festive atmosphere at home would ease your tension. Make sure you also participate in this and not remain like a silent spectator. Your beloved today would like to say his/her mind rather than listening to you. This can make you upset. The day is good. Hence, along with others, you will be able to make some quality time for yourself. You may take your partner for granted in certain case, which will lead to a fight. Avoid stepping out of your boundaries while joking with friends, as it can ruin your friendship.




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Scorpio Horoscope for May 9, 2020

Your generous attitude would be a blessing in disguise as you are likely to be liberated from many vices like doubt, disloyalty, depression, lack of faith, greed, attachment, egoism, and jealousy. You'll come to understand the fact today that investing often proves to be very beneficial for you, as any old investment made by you an offer profitable returns. The family's situation won't be normal as you think. Today, there is a possibility of an argument or dispute within the family. Hence, control yourself in such a case. Time to refresh your friendship by reminding good times you shared. Travel undertaken for business purpose will prove to be beneficial in the long run. You keep getting jokes on married life over social media, but today you will get really emotional when the startling beautiful facts about your married life will come afore you. If you are married, then you may hear any complaint related to your children, which can make you upset.




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Aries Horoscope for May 9, 2020

Rise in family medical expenses cannot be ruled out. You will have problems hanging on to your money today- You are likely to overspend or misplace your wallet- Some losses due to carelessness are certain. Your knowledge and good humour would impress people around you. Change your nature of keep falling in love everyday. Traveling would be pleasurable and highly beneficial. Your spouse might deny to satisfy your needs today, which will eventually make you feel frustrated. Rather than getting bored entire day, either read a good book or write a blog post.




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SpectreRF Tutorials and Appnotes... Shhhh... We Have a NEW Best Kept Secret!

It's been a while since you've heard from me...it has been a busy year for sure. One of the reasons I've been so quiet is that I was part of a team working diligently on our latest best kept secret: The MMSIM 12.1.1/MMSIM 13.1 Documentation has...(read more)




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Have You Tried the New Transmission Line Library (rfTlineLib)?

Happy New Year! Have you tried the new Transmission Line Library (rfTlineLib) yet? In case you missed it, rfTlineLib was introduced in IC 6.1.6 ISR1 plus MMSIM 12.1.1 -or- MMSIM13.1. You may wonder....Why should I use the new rfTlineLib ? Well...(read more)




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New Memory Estimator Helps Determine Amount of Memory Required for Large Harmonic Balance Simulations

Hi Folks, A question that I've often received from designers, "Is there a method to determine the amount of memory required before I submit a job? I use distributed processing and need to provide an estimate before submitting jobs." The answer...(read more)




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Broadband SPICE -- New Tool for S-Parameter Simulation in Spectre RF

Hi All, Here's another great new feature that I've found very helpful... Broadband SPICE is a new tool for S-parameter simulation in Spectre RF. In the MMSIM13.1.1 ( MMSIM13.1 USR1) release (now available on http://downloads.cadence.com), a...(read more)




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See Cadence RF Technologies at IEEE International Microwave Symposium 2014

RF Enthusiasts, Come connect with Cadence RF experts and discover the latest advances in Cadence RF technologies, including Spectre RF at the IEEE International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2014. This year, IMS will be held in Tampa, Florida. Cadence...(read more)




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How to Specify Phase Noise as an Instance Parameter in Spectre Sources (e.g. vsource, isource, Port)

Last year, I wrote a blog post entitled Modeling Oscillators with Arbitrary Phase Noise Profiles . We now have an easier way to do this. Starting in MMSIM 13.1 , you can specify the phase noise as an instance parameter in Spectre sources, including...(read more)




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Distortion Summary in New CDNLive YouTube Video and at IEEE IMS2014 Next Week!

Hi Folks, Check out this great new video on YouTube: CDNLive SV 2014: PMC Improves Visibility and Performance with Spectre APS In this video from CDNLive Silicon Valley 2014, Jurgen Hissen, principal engineer, MSCAD, at PMC, discusses an aggressive...(read more)