It is Sunday and that means, unsurprisingly, there is sport to watch and punt on. I have looked at the sport that is on and have come up with this tip as my best of the day:
New Zealand Warriors to cover the line (-15.5 points) against the Cronulla Sharks at Mt Smart Stadium. This bet will return $1.88 (on ladbrokes.com.au).
As always:
“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
I rarely, if ever, review products aside from products that I really really like. I use my iPad Air a lot for work, particularly taking notes in interviews. I have tried a large number of iPad keyboard cases in the past but I have found none better than the ZAGGkeys Folio for iPad Air. So I thought I would add my review to the multiple reviews out there.
The Keyboard
This is the best keyboard in a iPad case I have used. It is well set out and the keys are well enough spaced to be comfortable for someone with large hands, like me, to use. The functionality keys at the top of the keyboard are well thought out and easy to use. The keyboard is also backlit as needed which is a great option if you are typing in an area of low light.
The Case
I have recently gone through three (yes 3) Logitech Cloth Keyboard cases and they have all cracked in the same spot (around the on off button at the top of the iPad). This case however looks and feels sturdier than any case I have used. I like the fact that the iPad fully enclosed by the case. The case is lighter than I expected and, frankly, the iPad has already been mistaken at least 4 times for a small laptop.
Overall
It is simple: if you want to use your iPad for writing, for work or for social media then get this case. If you are gamer or iPad photography enthusiast: this is NOT the iPad case for you. For me: it is just perfect for my requirements.
As some of you will be aware, from my twitter feed (@shumpty77) I have recently transitioned into a new role working in forensic accounting. Having previously trained as a lawyer and specialised in litigation as well as risk management and insolvency this move presents a natural fit for my long experience in professional services.
One thing that has struck me since I have been “in the chair” is that almost everyone I talk to, in a non work context, are intrigued by what I do however they do not really understand what working in forensic accounting actually means.
That realization got me thinking about presenting a series of blogs on all things forensic (accounting) and thus Forensic Friday is born.
Every Friday I will be posting a blog about an aspect of forensic accounting from topics as diverse as “how to ask questions?” through the dark arts of computer forensics. I hope these posts are of interest to anyone who want to know a little bit more about what forensic accounts do.
To get things off to a start: I thought I would answer my nephew’s (Tom aged 10) questions about my job. No I am not a police officer now and I don’t get a set of handcuffs. No I do not get to interview witnesses in a “special room” (the old one way glass type room).
I look forward to sharing a bit of my job with you in this forum. Now, in the words of Mick Molloy in the excellent “Crackerjack” … “get that sh*t down to Forensic!”.
Postscript: Just for the avoidance of doubt and get the legal stuff out-of-the-way, these blogs are my own work and are not published with any oversight or approval of my employer. All thoughts, comments and opinions are solely my own.
Despite there being no Super Rugby to watch this weekend it goes without saying that there remains a plethora of sport for us to watch this weekend. I think there is some value in this multi coming from this weekend’s fixtures:
Leg 1: Essendon to defeat Richmond by less than 40 points in the AFL.
Leg 2: Melbourne to defeat Newcastle by greater than 13 points in the NRL.
Leg 3: North Queensland to defeat West Tigers by greater than 13 points in the NRL.
Leg 4: Geelong to defeat Freemantle by less than 40 points in the AFL.
This multi will pay around the $14.50 mark.
As always:
“Whenever you see a successful person you only see the public glories, never the private sacrifices to reach them.”
Vaibhav Shah
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