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Q: Pass a dictionary to pyspark udf

I am new to pyspark, and I am trying to use a udf to map some string names. I have to map some data values to new names, so I was going to send the column value from sparkdf, and dictionary of mapped fields to a udf, instead of writing a ton of .when()'s after .withColumn().
Tried passing just 2 strings to the udf, and it works, but passing the dictionary doesn't.
def stringToStr_function(checkCol, dict1) :
  for key, value in dict1.iteritems() :
    if(checkCol != None and checkCol==key): return value

stringToStr_udf = udf(stringToStr_function, StringType())

df = sparkdf.toDF().withColumn(
    "new_col",
     stringToStr_udf(
        lit("REQUEST"),
        {"REQUEST": "Requested", "CONFIRM": "Confirmed", "CANCEL": "Cancelled"}
     )
)

But getting this error about method col() does not exist. any ideas?:
File "<stdin>", line 2, in <module>
  File "/usr/lib/spark/python/pyspark/sql/functions.py", line 1957, in wrapper
    return udf_obj(*args)
  File "/usr/lib/spark/python/pyspark/sql/functions.py", line 1918, in __call__
    return Column(judf.apply(_to_seq(sc, cols, _to_java_column)))
  File "/usr/lib/spark/python/pyspark/sql/column.py", line 60, in _to_seq
    cols = [converter(c) for c in cols]
  File "/usr/lib/spark/python/pyspark/sql/column.py", line 48, in _to_java_column
    jcol = _create_column_from_name(col)
  File "/usr/lib/spark/python/pyspark/sql/column.py", line 41, in _create_column_from_name
    return sc._jvm.functions.col(name)
  File "/usr/lib/spark/python/lib/py4j-0.10.4-src.zip/py4j/java_gateway.py", line 1133, in __call__
    answer, self.gateway_client, self.target_id, self.name)
  File "/usr/lib/spark/python/pyspark/sql/utils.py", line 63, in deco
    return f(*a, **kw)
  File "/usr/lib/spark/python/lib/py4j-0.10.4-src.zip/py4j/protocol.py", line 323, in get_return_value
    format(target_id, ".", name, value))
Py4JError: An error occurred while calling z:org.apache.spark.sql.functions.col. Trace:

py4j.Py4JException: Method col([class java.util.HashMap]) does not exist
        at py4j.reflection.ReflectionEngine.getMethod(ReflectionEngine.java:318)
        at py4j.reflection.ReflectionEngine.getMethod(ReflectionEngine.java:339)
        at py4j.Gateway.invoke(Gateway.java:274)
        at py4j.commands.AbstractCommand.invokeMethod(AbstractCommand.java:132)
        at py4j.commands.CallCommand.execute(CallCommand.java:79)
        at py4j.GatewayConnection.run(GatewayConnection.java:214)
        at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:748)

Thanks for any help. I am using aws glue and Python 2.x, and I am testing in a notebook.

A: As shown in the linked duplicate:

The cleanest solution is to pass additional arguments using closure

However, you don't need a udf for this particular problem. (See Spark functions vs UDF performance?)
You can use pyspark.sql.functions.when to implement IF-THEN-ELSE logic:
from pyspark.sql.functions import coalesce, col, lit, when

def stringToStr_function(checkCol, dict1):
    return coalesce(
        *[when(col(checkCol) == key, lit(value)) for key, value in dict1.iteritems()]
    )

df = sparkdf.withColumn(
    "new_col",
    stringToStr_function(
        checkCol = lit("REQUEST"),
        dict1 = {"REQUEST": "Requested", "CONFIRM": "Confirmed", "CANCEL": "Cancelled"}
    )
)

We iterate through the items in the dictionary and use when to return the value if the value in checkCol matches the key. Wrap that in a call to pyspark.sql.functions.coalesce() which will return the first non-null value.

A: Here's how to solve this with a UDF and a broadcasted dictionary.  pault's solution is clever and seems to rely on the auto broadcasting of the dictionary cause it's small.  Don't think pault's solution works for a dictionary that's bigger than the autobroadcast limit.  Explicitly broadcasting is the safest way to write PySpark code in my opinion.  The UDF approach can also be better if the logic cannot be expressed with the native Spark functions.
Suppose you have the following DataFrame.
+-------+
| status|
+-------+
|REQUEST|
|CONFIRM|
+-------+

Here's the code to apply the mapping dictionary to the column.
def stringToStr(dict1_broadcasted):
    def f(x):
        return dict1_broadcasted.value.get(x)
    return F.udf(f)

df = spark.createDataFrame([["REQUEST",], ["CONFIRM",]]).toDF("status")
b = spark.sparkContext.broadcast({"REQUEST": "Requested", "CONFIRM": "Confirmed", "CANCEL": "Cancelled"})
df.withColumn(
    "new_col",
     stringToStr(b)(F.col("status"))
).show()

+-------+---------+
| status|  new_col|
+-------+---------+
|REQUEST|Requested|
|CONFIRM|Confirmed|
+-------+---------+

See this post for more details about all the errors you might encounter when broadcasting dictionaries for PySpark.  It's hard to get right, but a powerful technique to have in your toolkit.


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In 1974, the founder members started to form the Association and subsequently established in 1975.
The founders identified the need of having a permanent venue for OCA, hence they instigated and carried various fundraising activities including cold calls. With the help of a bank mortgage, OCA succeeded in acquiring the first property at King Square, Stokes Croft, Bristol; the venue consisted of a residential area, a cinema, a restaurant and a community centre.
Mr Wai Man Wong became the first chairman who took on the role for some fifteen years. After he retired from the role, Mr Raymond Chow of Wai Yee Hong, succeeded as the next Chairman; followed by Mr Raymond Wong MBE, Mr Wah Kwan Wong and Mr Kam Chuen Lee, and our current Chairman, Mr Anthony Kwan, was elected back in 2013.
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On March 18, 2019, IBM announced "Blockchain World Wire" cementing the technology companies ever growing foray into blockchain technology. Unlike many blockchain startups, IBM has decades of experience and a near $200 billion-dollar valuation behind it.
IBM Blockchain World Wire is a real-time global payments network which uses cryptocurrency stable coins for cross border transfers. The new network, says IBM, already supports Stellar Lumens and a US dollar backed stablecoin developed through IBM's partnership with Stronghold.
World Wire has already been used across 72 countries, with 47 currencies, and for 44 banking endpoints. "Pending regulatory approvals" six banks have signed letters of intent to use IBM's network to issue their own stablecoins. The banks include Banco Bradesco, Bank Busan, and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), and their participation means that Euro, Indonesian Rupiah, Philippine Peso, Korean Won, and Brazilian Real backed stablecoins will join the network.
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IBM itself says it has worked on blockchain projects, networks, and applications, since 2016. It was an early member of the Hyperledger collaboration aimed at creating open-source cross-industry blockchain technology. IBM already has its own cloud-based blockchain platform to allow companies to easily create and manage their networks using IBM's technology.
In another recent high-level partnership for IBM, it has partnered with CULedger, a consortium of credit unions. This consortium plans to use blockchain technology for a better audit trail within a $1.7 trillion credit union industry. It would create a digital identity ecosystem for credit unions and members aiding regulatory compliance and know-your-customer (KYC) practices.
IBM also has a partnership with shipping company Maersk. This partnership created the blockchain-enabled shipping solution TradeLens to improve efficiency within global trade. As early as August 2018, 94 organisations had agreed to participate in TradeLens. After an early adopter program, TradeLens became commercially available at the end of 2018 boasting over 60 network members including eight customs authorities.
Walmart and Dole have adopted IBM's Food Trust, a platform for supply chain visibility and accountability. It's a further example of IBM's growing blockchain proposition. One that is powered by IBM's already extensive technological reach.
IBM is not without competitors. In blockchain-based payments, Ripple is also hoping to bring blockchain-based cross-border payments to the globe. Microsoft and Amazon Web Services are also progressing their cloud-based enterprise blockchain platforms.
Arguably, IBM could already be dominating the enterprise blockchain arena. A Deloitte 2018 report reveals that up to 95% of companies are seriously looking at blockchain. Many may be attracted by established technology providers like IBM and others. This can allow the technology giants to further infiltrate this new sector.
It's unpreventable and largely anticipated that such giants like IBM would want to get ahead in a new technological space. Some might argue that this could push out the smaller companies and independent developers where blockchain technology originated. And that perhaps, hugely centralised organizations taking hold in a blockchain marketplace goes against the core of blockchain's original decentralized ethos. On the flip side of this, for wider blockchain adoption to occur, perhaps the impetus and influence of larger companies are needed to propel widespread use.


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'Top Gun: Maverick' Ending Explained
By Sharmeen Hussain August 24, 2022 Updated: August 24, 2022 No Comments3 Mins Read
When describing Top Gun: Maverick, the word "successful" is an understatement. The film, which recently debuted on digital platforms earlier this week, is a worldwide phenomenon and stars Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer in iconic original film roles.
The sequel can appeal to both longtime and new fans thanks to a number of callbacks to the 1986 film, such Miles Teller's interpretation of "Great Balls of Fire" and Maverick's frequent use of the phrase "Talk to me, Goose."
The climactic soaring scenario, when we're unsure of what the heck will happen to our favourite leads, might be confusing. Every time it appears as though they could survive, it also appears as though they are going to perish. For your benefit, we've outlined everything below:
At the beginning of the film, which begins more than 30 years after its predecessor, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (Cruise) is a test pilot who runs the risk of being grounded after blowing up a prototype while exceeding Mach 10, which is a hypersonic speed that is 10 times the speed of sound. Admiral Tom "Iceman" Kazansky (Val Kilmer), a former foe-turned-friend, intervenes at this point to prevent Maverick from being grounded by recommending that he train a select group of TOPGUN alums for a perilous mission that needs them to blow up an unauthorised uranium tank.
Maverick, who is still mourning the loss of his wingman Goose, grudgingly consents after learning that his late friend's son, Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw (Teller), is a student in the group from whom he must select the mission's participant.
The pilots butt heads in the meantime, particularly Rooster and Hangman (Glen Powell), who has a tendency to be a "every man for himself" type of guy. Maverick is grounded after Iceman's death and the loss of his supporter before demonstrating that he is the only one capable of completing the task in the allotted time.
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As the team's new commander, Maverick finally decides to send Rooster along with him on the mission. Although things become a bit sticky on the way back, the crew manages to blow up the tank safely. When Rooster is being attacked by missiles, Maverick decides to take the initiative and charge forward, blowing up his plane and making everyone think he has died.
Thanks to that handy eject button, he isn't. And defying instructions, Rooster returns to the scene and, when his plane is shot at, ejects as well. In the end, the two steal a vintage jet and shoot down numerous hostile aircraft while missing one. When everything seems to be going wrong, Hangman comes to the rescue by taking out their final target.
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My son Brandon died at the age of 29 from accidental prescription overdose. He was able to go from walk in clinic to walk in clinic and get prescription after prescription. I am sorry but I am outraged at a lot of these doctors who seem to have absolutely no problem with writing them out..one after another.!! Tell me that there isn't something seriously wrong with a system..that in the 21st century does not monitor..something like this!!!!…I blame the system and inadequate help for anyone who has any type of mental illness which often is the reason why these people end up using drugs in the first place. My family went through the worst nightmare…imaginable. As a child..Brandon seemed very healthy and was a very happy boy. At the age of 8 or 9 he started developing sleeping problems…which carried on into his teen yrs and into adulthood.He also suffered from anxiety and some obsessive compulsive traits…He was a talented artist..loved sports and was good at any sport he played. He was at times overly sensitive in that he took things to heart so much. he worried about the world and cared for anyone who suffered or hurt in any way. In 1995 he started exercising compulsively every single day…ritualistic..in that it was becomeing an obsession…then he started vomiting and developed anorexia/bulemia…He was the most severe case they had every seen.in Canada. The reasons? 1) his age..so young to be so sick. 2) the fact that he was a boy..boy's who develp eating disorders are much more difficult to treat then girls..and he fought everything they tried to do to make him stop the vomiting. He got to a point where he developed intractible vomiting..in that even if mentally he wanted to keep the food down..physically he couldn't anymore. He spent 3 yrs in 4 different hospitals including 13 monthes in a residential treatment centre in London England. (thanks to the generous people of B.C who raised money to help send him there. We never gave up..we left our jobs ..our homes..our families to go to a strange country..not knowing if he would survive this illness..During his stay in England with the same doctor who treated Princess Diana..his condition deteriorated further. He would rip tube feeds out…and pull IV's out of his arm…he learned every trick in the book to continue self distructing…in the end they had to perform a "jejuostomy" where they had to sew a tube into his intestine and feed him through that…(thereby by passing his stomach so that he would not get that "full" feeling and vomit…a pillowcase was put over his tube feed to help lessen his anxiety at the 4000 calories daily being pumped into his tiny body..They also drugged him heavily for months to prevent the possibliity of him trying to rip that tube out.. After 13 monthes Brandon was well enough to come back home to Canada. But shortly afterwards he started abusing prescription drugs…We fought one disease from hell only to have him turn to something else…rehabs..after rehabs..inadequate therapy..My son wanted to be better..all he wanted was to be happy…but he did not have the tools..being so sick at such a young age deeply affected him.. I feel that I fought a huge 18 yrs war..only to lose in the end. All I wanted was to FIX him. I loved my son so very much…I remember him going into a treatment centre in Vancouver…(supposedly a really good place for hm)..he came home one day with a paper in his hand that had 9 different prescriptions written on it!!!!!!!!! I was appalled.
If anyone of you could have sat down and talked with my handsome son..you would have loved him…You would never know he mental illness. In many ways he was just the same as anyone else…he just wanted to be happy…I believe that the system failed my boy miserably…now he is gone forever…
Natoxone may help if someone is found early enough..but it is not the answer…the answer lies in education…and in improveing our mental health system…
Most of the "old school" doctors know that there is an epidemic of prescription drug use…and some doctors are responsible for this. IN my books..this makes them no better than a drug pusher out on the streets.
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Citizens of the World
Nov 11, 2018 | Reviews
The Sand Pebbles
by Richard McKenna.
Naval Institute Press, [1962] 2001.
Paper, 624 pages, $26.
Reviewed by Casey Chalk
This October marked the one-year anniversary of the release of Caitlan Coleman and Joshua Boyle, an American/Canadian couple captured by the Taliban and held for five years before they were rescued. The couple, who had three children while in Taliban control, were kidnapped in October 2012 while backpacking in Wardak Province, a notorious militant stronghold near Kabul. The anniversary of both their release and their initial abduction should be a stark warning about the stupidity of Americans who, often motivated by a self-deceptive utopianism that includes defining themselves "citizens of the world," fail to consider the ramifications of their decisions.
Not long after my first tour in Afghanistan, the mother of a recent college graduate approached me at church. The family had missionary friends who ran a bakery in Kabul, and she wanted to know if the city was safe for her daughter to visit. I responded with an emphatic "no." I was on the receiving end of small-arms fire and 107mm rockets, and several people I knew were killed. When I spoke to the daughter, I could see that all my warnings meant nothing to this young, idealistic girl. She thought such a dangerous place was the exact right place to be. Exasperated, I told her that when she got over there and was kidnapped by the Taliban, it was going to be my buddies, or people like my buddies, risking their lives to rescue her American ass. No matter where Americans go in this world, the reality—and responsibilities—of U.S. citizenship follow us. Being "citizens of the world" may be inspiring jargon, but it's useless when staring down the barrel of a gun.
Richard McKenna's The Sand Pebbles, which military historians rank among the best American war novels, reminds us of this truth. The book tells of a U.S. gunboat, the San Pablo—captured during the Spanish-American War and refitted by the U.S. Navy—patrolling the Yangtze River in China in 1926. Written by a man who himself served in China and the Pacific in World War II and the Korean War, it is a fascinating account of the intersection of Chinese and U.S. military culture. One of the novel's most interesting subplots revolves around an American Christian mission deep inside China, one that comes under increasing threat during the beginning of the Chinese Civil War.
The American missionaries—many of whom are openly antagonistic towards the U.S. military presence on the Yangtze—desire to be perceived as a neutral party propagating the Christian faith in the interior of China. This becomes increasingly difficult as the civil war intensifies and all Americans, regardless of personal politics, are perceived as representatives of the colonialist West. When U.S. cruisers shell Nanking to protect missionaries and U.S. interests, the San Pablo, nicknamed the Sand Pebbles by its American crew, breaks through a Chinese blockade to rescue three American missionaries.
Yet the American missionaries do not want to be saved. "They wanted no gunboat protection and no reprisals or indemnities, whatever might happen to them. Of course they could not do that. As American citizens, they were as much bound by the treaties as the Chinese were." To be rescued by the San Pablo would undermine the mission's attempt to be a neutral party, solely focused on Christianity. As the San Pablo approaches, one missionary asks, "Why should anyone feel forced to choose, in that way? Why can't we just be citizens of the human race?"
The missionaries determine to renounce their American citizenship and reject the rescue attempt. They declare themselves stateless persons, like many White Russians living in China at the time, and send their names to Geneva to request Nansen passports, which were at the time given to those deemed stateless persons by the League of Nations. When a force of Sand Pebbles arrive at the mission—having already suffered several casualties in battle on the Yangtze—they find the missionaries' stratagem less than amusing. The missionary tells the officer leading the expedition, "By this signed declaration we have temporarily renounced nationality in itself. Are you not able to understand that?" The lieutenant responds: "I understand it to be impossible. No sane person would try."
Indeed, the Chinese communists approaching the mission to exterminate Christianity in China also couldn't care less about the missionaries' quixotic attempts to untether themselves from their national identity. The same is true for the Taliban, al-Qa'ida, ISIS, Abu Sayyaf, and Boko Haram. When they see Americans, they perceive only enemies to be exploited or killed. No amount of starry-eyed rhetoric by American idealists about global citizenship can change that.
The missionaries try to justify their act of renunciation with the claim, "we are still Americans in our hearts, but not in the absolutely exclusive way the nation demands of us." Yet such a political gnosticism flies in the face of the natural groundedness of our existence as humans. We are never fully autonomous, atomized individuals. We are unable to sever ourselves from the people and place into which we are born.
Those missionaries might have recalled that Holy Scripture also teaches this reality. This is certainly the case in the Old Testament and its story of a group uniquely chosen to be God's own covenant people, an identity clearly affirmed in the life and teachings of Christ. Jesus in numerous examples in the Gospels emphasizes his Jewish heritage and prioritizes his mission to his own people. Moreover, Revelation describes a scene from heaven:
After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb!" (Revelation 7:9–10)
As later theologians—and missionaries—have reemphasized, cultural and national identity remains, even in the age to come. Christianity doesn't nullify these identities—it brings them to their proper end and fulfillment in God.
Truth is, apart from gaining some other citizenship and renouncing their own, Americans cannot escape their national identity. Because of this, we all carry a grave responsibility whenever we travel overseas, especially to dangerous places that the Department of State warns us to avoid.
Indeed, as I explained to that idealistic college grad eager for a missionary adventure, American civilians are routinely kidnapped by nefarious forces. They are held for ransom and sometimes murdered. Caitlan Coleman and Joshua Boyle are only one of several recent cases of people betrayed by circumstances—or their own foolishness.
In many similar cases, U.S. special forces are called upon to act. Sometimes they fail and suffer casualties. There was the 2008 rescue of an American businessman in Afghanistan, an attempted rescue in 2016 of an American professor in Kabul, and the attempted rescue of journalist James Foley in Syria. American citizen Jessica Buchanan was rescued in Somalia in 2012, while American photojournalist Luke Somers was killed during a failed rescue attempt in Yemen in 2014. And of course we cannot forget the failure of Operation Eagle Claw in 1980, in which eight U.S. servicemen died trying to rescue Americans held hostage in Iran.
In each case, American soldiers put their lives at risk to rescue civilians. Some Americans out to save the world may wish to think of themselves as "citizens of the world" who can dispense with all their prior attachments, but as that officer on the San Pablo declares, this is insanity. We are all people of a particular culture, society, and nation. Americans must recognize that, regardless of our personal feelings, our nation possesses a powerful military. Guided by national interests and ideals, it will try to rescue its citizens from those who intend them harm. Few other nationals enjoy such a gift—and such a responsibility. The military of the Republic of Korea, for example, is unlikely to come to the aid of the many thousands of South Korean missionaries serving across the globe. Due to this responsibility, my advice to all romantic American globetrotters still stands: think about that the soldier who might get killed trying to rescue you. Because he will almost certainly come, just as the Sand Pebbles came.
Casey Chalk is a graduate student at the Notre Dame Graduate School of Theology at Christendom College, and a contributor for The American Conservative.


JSI Tip 2666. Before you uninstall Windows 2000 Service Pack 1.
If you allowed the SP1 update to create an uninstall folder, you can use Control Panel / Add/Remove Programs to uninstall the service pack.
You can also open a CMD prompt and switch to the \%systemroot%\$NtServicePackUninstall$\spuninst folder. Then type spuninst.exe.
NOTE: If your system drive letter has changed, see tip 2596.
Before you uninstall SP1, be aware that programs that require SP1 or pre-sp1 hotfixs may not run after the uninstall.
If you installed any programs after installing SP1, you may need to reinstall them after the SP1 uninstall.
NOTE: If you performed a slipstreamed install of SP1, it can not be uninstalled.
NOTE: Uninstalling SP1 will back out any system updates performed by the service pack install.


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Patch Adams has lost his mind
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Light blogging today, I'm afraid. My high speed Internet access was on the fritz last night, leaving odds and ends. Truly annoying. (On the other hand, maybe it's the FSM's way of telling me to slow down a bit.)
Patch Adams, the famous doctor who advocates humor in medicine and has been known to dress up in a clown outfit, as shown in the movie starring Robin Williams, displayed a distinctly non-amusing side of his personality in a speech at Vanderbilt University last month:
Patch Adams, M.D., an unconventional doctor who became a household name through a 1998 movie starring Robin Williams, unloaded on government and medicine while advocating love and compassion as medical treatments to Vanderbilt School of Medicine students attending a two-hour lecture Oct. 25 in Light Hall.
Sporting partially blue hair with a non-matching tie and accompanying outfit, the founder of the Gesundheit! Institute called President George Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney "mass murderers," predicted VUSM's doctors-in-training will live to see the extinction of the human race and advised the physicians-in-training to withhold prescribing psychotropic medications for mental illness patients.
"Our government is worse than Hitler because they are making decisions that can make us extinct," Adams said.
"We need to find a way to not put murderous people in charge … they are heinous, they are mass murderers. They even told us to call it Shock and Awe."
I was half tempted to sic the Hitler Zombie on him for that one, but didn't bother; it was too uncreative and common (i.e., booooring!) an invocation of Hitler to catch the Undead Führer's attention. And, if that was all he said, I wouldn't have mentioned it anyway. It's just politics, and people say ridiculous things about politics all the time. This what Adams said that was truly disturbing:
Adams caught the attention of Scott Rodgers, M.D., assistant dean of Students, when he labeled depression as a "selfish act" and spoke against the use of psychotropic medications as treatment.
"To me depression is a symptom of a disease called loneliness," Adams said. "You cannot be depressed and hold someone you love in your mind at the same time — it is impossible."
Rodgers, a psychiatrist who has seen many patients with mental illness, labeled the speaker's advice as 'malpractice.'
"I was shocked and dismayed to hear a famous and influential physician speak in this way about mental illness," Rodgers said.
Indeed. It's just plain ignorant to say such things. Depression is a disease. You can have the most loving, committed family in the world and still suffer from depression. To say otherwise and urge medical students not to use antidepressants to treat depression is not just ignorant, it's advocating malpractice. If future physicians were to heed such advice, it could result in more patient deaths from suicide.
For shame, "Patch."
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Q: How can I delete from a GridView when DataSource is a DataTable? My DataSource is a DataTable populated from file system data in Page_Load. There is no database. How can I remove rows from the DataTable and rebind? I thought this had to be done in the GridView_RowCommand "Delete" section...
if(e.CommandName == "Delete")
    ...

When I try to access the DataRow's within
//get the datatable
DataTable dt = this.gridCPCP.DataSource as DataTable;

// Delete the record
foreach (DataRow dr in dt.Rows)
{
    ....

dt is null. How do I reference the DataTable when deleting records?

A: e.CommandArgument should give you the index of the row which should be deleted.
You could bind your datatable to the grid again without the deleted item.

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Q: How would I disable the event temporarily in plain JavaScript? I'm making my own slider system with plain JavaScript. The issue is every time when I redo a touch-starting before its animation is done, the event and the animation are going to override like this:

My expectation is to get rid off the overriding, and disabling the touchevents temporarily until the CSS animation(adding, removing the CSS classes by using .classList in JS) is over.
I've tried to resolve this issue by myself but have no idea how would I do this.
I attach the basis code structure which what I used in the GIF above as simplify as possible. Please excuse that couldn't upload the full code on this snippet because the question would be too long and unreadable:

'use strict';
(function () {
  function Card($el) {
    this.$el = $el;
    this.$el.addEventListener('touchstart', (e) => this.start(e));
    this.$el.addEventListener('touchmove', (e) => this.move(e));
    this.$el.addEventListener('touchend', (e) => this.end(e));
  }
  Card.prototype = {
    start: function(e) {
      this.active = false;
      this.coordX = e.touches[0].clientX;
      this.coordY = e.touches[0].clientY;
    },
    move: function(e) {
      this.active = true;
      var x = e.touches[0].clientX,
          y = e.touches[0].clientY,
          dist = Math.sqrt(x + this.coordX);
    },
    end: function(e) {
      let distAmount = e.changedTouches[0].clientX - this.coordX;
      if (distAmount > 200) {
        this.create(this.direction * -1, this.swipe);
      } else if (distAmount < -200) {
        this.create(this.direction, this.swipe);
      }
    },
    create: function(direction, callback) {
      let bound = callback.bind(this);
      console.log(`Disable the whole events (touchstart, move, end)`);
      setTimeout(bound, 100, direction, this.resize);
    },
    swipe: function(direction, callback) {
      let binding = callback.bind(this);
      console.log('Disabling the events');
      setTimeout(binding, 800, direction);
    },
    resize: function() {
      console.log(`Allow the events after this function is end`);
    }
  }

  /********************************************************************/

  let news_box = document.getElementById('box1');
  const newsCard = new Card(news_box);
}());
      * {
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
      }
      #box {
        width: auto;
        height: 800px;
        border: 4px dotted black;
      }
      .contents {
        position: absolute;
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
        float: left;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
      }
      .purple {
        background-color: purple;
      }

        box content

A: You can introduce a boolean this.allowTriggering = true; inside function Card($el)
in create you should put it to false this.allowTriggering = false;
in resize you should revert it back to true this.allowTriggering = true;
Then you wrap your functions start, move and end with an if condition to check if this.allowTriggering is true.
Full Code:
'use strict';
(function () {
    function Card($el) {
        this.$el = $el;
        this.$el.addEventListener('touchstart', (e) => this.start(e));
        this.$el.addEventListener('touchmove', (e) => this.move(e));
        this.$el.addEventListener('touchend', (e) => this.end(e));
        this.allowTriggering = true;
    }

    Card.prototype = {
        start: function (e) {
            if (this.allowTriggering) {
                this.active = false;
                this.coordX = e.touches[0].clientX;
                this.coordY = e.touches[0].clientY;
            }
        },
        move: function (e) {
            if (this.allowTriggering) {
                this.active = true;
                var x = e.touches[0].clientX,
                    y = e.touches[0].clientY,
                    dist = Math.sqrt(x + this.coordX);
            }
        },
        end: function (e) {
            if (this.allowTriggering) {
                let distAmount = e.changedTouches[0].clientX - this.coordX;
                if (distAmount > 200) {
                    this.create(this.direction * -1, this.swipe);
                } else if (distAmount < -200) {
                    this.create(this.direction, this.swipe);
                }
            }
        },
        create: function (direction, callback) {
            let bound = callback.bind(this);
            console.log(`Disable the whole events (touchstart, move, end)`);
            this.allowTriggering = false;
            setTimeout(bound, 100, direction, this.resize);
        },
        swipe: function (direction, callback) {
            let binding = callback.bind(this);
            console.log('Disabling the events');
            setTimeout(binding, 800, direction);
        },
        resize: function () {
            console.log(`Allow the events after this function is end`);
            this.allowTriggering = true;
        }
    };

    /********************************************************************/

    let news_box = document.getElementById('box1');
    const newsCard = new Card(news_box);
}());


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CASE NO. V-12
SPS. ANDRES C. LAO AND ISMAELITA MALUTO,
Petitioners-Appellants,
CBAA CASE NO. V-12 – versus –
LOCAL BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS OF THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE,
THE PROVINCIAL ASSESSOR OF LEYTE,,
Respondent-Appellee. x – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – x
PETITIONERS-APPELLANTS, through counsel, filed with this Board on
April 24, 1997 an appeal dated April 10, 1997 alleging, among others:
1. That their parcel of land (Lot 9950-P) located at Brgy. Campetic,
Palo, Leyte, which was classified as agricultural land with a total market value
of P12,900.00 and an assessed value of P5,160.00 beginning 1994 under Tax
Declaration No. 30015 00211, is now classified as commercial land with a total
market value of P1,612,770.00 and an assessed value of P806,390.00
beginning 1997 under Tax Declaration No. 30015 00456.
2. That they appealed the said assessment under Tax Declaration
No. 30015 00456 before the Local Board of the Province of Leyte on March 10,
3. That on March 17, 1997, Petitioner's-Appellant counsel received a
letter dated March 11, 1997 from Atty. Peregrin G. Dingcong, Registrar of
Deeds and Chairman, Board of Assessment Appeals of the Province of Leyte,
stating that the appeal of Sps. Andres C. Lao and Ismaelita Maluto to the
Provincial Board of Assessment Appeals was defective;
Reference: Book IX, pp. 209-213
4. That the Armed Forces of the Philippines has laid a claim to a large
portion of the land on the ground that the said portion is part of its military
reservation, which claim should first be determined before any revision of the
assessment is made.
Petitioners-Appellants prayed of this Board to:
"a. Order the Municipal Assessor of Palo, Leyte to coordinate with the
Department of Agrarian Reform into reclassifying appellants parcel of land from
agricultural land into a commercial land as appellants do not object to the
reclassification provided the said Department of Agrarian Reform agrees to the
reclassification and deletes the same from its list of agricultural lands;
"b. Determine the claim of the Armed Forces of the Philippines that a
portion of appellant's land is part of a military reservation;
"c. After the above are done, to determine the reasonable realty taxes to
be paid by appellants considering that the present assessment is capricious,
whimsical, unconscionable and without any basis in law or in fact."
The letter mentioned in allegation No. 3, above, (Annex "D" of Appeal to
this Board) appears to be written under the letterhead of the Office of the
Registrar of Deeds of Leyte Province and is quoted as follows:
"ATTY. MANUEL S. QUIMBO Formoso, Quimbo Law Office
32 J. Abad Santos cor. Ibanez Sts. Little Baguio, San Juan, Metro Manila
"This is to inform you that SPS. ANDRES C. LAW and ISMAELITA MALUTO's appeal to the Provincial Board of Tax Assessment Appeals, dated March 7, 1997 and received on March 10, 1997 is defective on the following grounds:
"1. The appeal is not under oath;
"2. The appeal is not supported by copies of the previous and present tax declarations whose assessment is under appeal; and
"3. It is not supported by any affidavits claiming that the present assessment is excessive or any other documents showing thereof.
"With regrets.
"Very truly yours,
SGD: "PEREGRIN C. DINGCONG "Register of Deeds & Chairman
"Board of Tax Assessment Appeals"
The Central Board of Assessment Appeals, mandated under RA 7160, is
a collegial, appellate and quasi-judicial body which decides, on appeal before
it, decisions of the Local Boards of Assessment Appeals of the cities, and
municipalities within the Metropolitan Manila Area, and of the provinces
nationwide.
Is the afore-quoted letter of the Registrar of Deeds of Leyte a decision of
the Local Board of Assessment Appeals of Leyte? We do not believe so. In fact,
it is quite apparent that the Local Board of the Province of Leyte had not had a
chance to deliberate on the appeal before it. Otherwise, instead of a mere letter
signed by the Registrar of Deeds alone, a decision or resolution signed by the
Provincial Registrar of Deeds, as Chairman, and the Provincial Prosecutor and
the Provincial Engineer, as members, of the Local Board of Assessment
Appeals of the Province of Leyte, would have been made.
It is true that Section 226 of RA 7160 provides that any owner or person
having legal interest in the property may appeal to the Board of Assessment
Appeals of the province or cities by filing a petition "under oath in the form
prescribed for the purpose, together with copies of the tax declaration and such
affidavits or documents submitted in support thereof." We believe, however,
that these formal requirements are only directory in character and failure on the
appellant's part to observe these requirements is not fatal to their cause.
Proceedings in the Local Boards of Assessment Appeals, though quasi-judicial,
do not require strict observance of the Revised Rules of Court.
Petitioners-appellants' appeal to this Board is premature. They should
have proceeded to formally rectify their petition with the Local Board after they
or their counsel received that communication from Atty. Perigrin G. Dingcong.
WHEREFORE, let this case be, as it is hereby remanded to the Local
Board of Assessment Appeals of the Province of Leyte for further proceedings.
Petitioners-appellants should be made to comply with the substantial
requirement of Section 226, Chapter 2, Title Two, Book II of the Local
Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160) and more importantly to concretize the
basis of his/her claim of ownership to the land whose assessment is subject of
his/her claim.
Manila, Philippines, February 9, 1998.
(Signed) MARGARITA G. MAGISTRADO
(Signed)
(Signed) BENJAMIN M. KASALA


It didn't do it for the PA Carousel (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185342) thread or the Americans working in England (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189169) thread. It updates at the top of the OP but not on the board. Am I missing something?
The Carousel can be unstickied, btw. It seems to have served its purpose and discussion takes place mostly in NEPAT.
You can only edit thread titles for a limited amount of time. I think it's a week.


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Rachael Leigh Cook Net Worth 2021: Wiki Biography, Married, Family, Measurements, Height, Salary, Relationships
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Rachael Leigh Cook Wiki Biography
Rachael Leigh Cook was born on 4 October 1979, in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA, to mother JoAnn, a cooking instructor and weaver, and father Thomas H. Cook, a social worker and former stand-up comedian, of Italian descent. She is an actress, voice artist, producer and former model, most famous for her role in films "She's All That" and "Josie and the Pussycats", and in the television series "Into the West" and "Perception".
A famous actress, how wealthy is Rachel Leigh Cook? Sources state that Cook has acquired a net worth over $1.5 million, as of mid-2016. Her wealth has mostly been established during her acting career.
Rachael Leigh Cook Net Worth $1.5 Million
Cook was educated at Clara Barton Open School, Laurel Springs School and Minneapolis South High School. She started her career as a child print model when she was ten years old, appearing in Target ads and on Milk-Bone boxes.
She made her feature film debut in 1995, appearing as Mary-Ann Spier in the film adaptation of the popular children's book series "The Baby-Sitters Club". Her next memorable appearance was as Becky Thatcher in the film "Tom and Huck", in the same year. 1997 saw Cook taking the lead role of 15-year-old rape victim Emma Baker in the television film "Country Justice", while also appearing in the film "The House of Yes" and in another TV film "True Women". Her net worth was already well established.
Cook came into the national spotlight appearing in the 1998 PSA ad This Is Your Brain on Drugs, simulating how the brain is affected by heroin, by smashing eggs with a frying pan and destroying the kitchen. Several film roles followed in 1998, however, her breakthrough role came the following year, when she was cast as the nerd-turned-high-school sweetheart Laney Boggs in the hit romantic comedy "She's All That", which is considered the most financially successful film of her career. Cook's performance brought her several teen-oriented awards, and considerably added to her net worth. The same year she appeared in the Elijah Wood film "The Bumblebee Flies Anyway" and in several episodes of the television series "Dawson's Creek".
After taking several film roles in 2000 and 2001, such as in the Sylvester Stallone film "Get Carter" and Ashton Kutcher's "Texas Rangers", Cook was cast as Josie McCoy in the 2001 musical comedy film "Josie and the Pussycats", gaining additional fame. She went on to appear in the films "29 Palms", "Scorched", "11:14" and "American Crime". In 2005 she joined the cast of Spielberg's miniseries "Into the West" as Clara Wheeler, and also had a recurring role in the series "Las Vegas".
2007 was also a productive year for Cook, as she appeared in the films "Descent", "Nancy Drew", "The Final Season" and "Blonde Ambition". In the years since, she has made a number of film and television appearances, including the films "The Lodger", "Falling Up", "Vampire", "The Family Tree" and "Red Sky". As for the television, she had a recurring role as school teacher Abigail Lytar in the 2008 series "Psych" and as an FBI agent Kate Moretti in the series "Perception" which aired from 2012 to 2015. All have contributed to her wealth.
Cook has also done various voice-over roles; she voiced the character of Chelsea Cunningham in the 2000 animated film "Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker" and the series "Batman Beyond", and of Tifa Lockhart in the 2005 animated film "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children". She has had recurring voice-over roles in the series "Robot Chicken" and "Titan Maximum", while also providing the voice for several video games, including "Yakuza", two "Kingdom Hearts" and three "Star Wars:The Old Republic" games, significantly improving her wealth. Cook has also been the owner of a production company, Ben's Sister Productions.
Aside from her involvement in films and television projects, Cook has also appeared in music videos, such as in New Found Glory's "Dressed to Kill" and Daniel Powter's "Love You Lately". She was the cover girl for the USA issue of FHM magazine in 2000, and was listed as one of "102 Sexiest Women in the World" by Stuff magazine.
Speaking about her private life, Cook has been married to actor Daniel Gillies since 2004. The couple has two children and the family resides in Los Angeles.
In 2011, the Obama administration selected the actress as an advocate for Arts and Education in the Champions for Change program. The following year she began awarding scholarships to children and youth, helping them to pay for various school programs and fees.
Structural Info
Net Worth $1.5 Million
Date Of Birth October 4, 1979
Place Of Birth Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Profession Actress, Voice artist, Model, Producer
Education Clara Barton Open School, Laurel Springs School, Minneapolis South High School
Spouse Daniel Gillies (m. 2004)
Parents JoAnn, Thomas H. Cook
IMDB http://imdb.com/name/nm1609951
Awards YoungStar Awards (1997), Teen Choice Awards (1999), Kids' Choice Awards, Young Hollywood Awards, Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, Western Heritage Awards (2006)
Nominations MTV Movie Awards (1999), Teen Choice Awards (2001)
Movies "The Baby-Sitters Club" (1995), "Texas Rangers" (2001), "The Hairy Bird" (1998), "She's All That" (1999), "Josie and the Pussycats" (2001), "Stealing Paradise" (2011), "Psych" (2008-2010)
TV Shows "Dressed to Kill", "Love You Lately", "Into the West (2005), Perception" (2012-2015), "Robot Chicken" (2006-2014), "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children", "Star Wars: The Old Republic" (2013-2014)
Josie and the Pussycats (2001) $1,500,000
1 You know, we have to take these characters who, granted, have their separate personalities but, on a lot of levels, are pretty two-dimensional and make them into people with flaws, with insecurities.
2 Once I tried highlighting my brother's hair, but I think I mixed it wrong. It was as if someone poured kerosene on his head.
3 I always say that even if this were the worst movie in the world, I'd do it again because it was such a good time.
4 On Josie and the Pussycats (2001); I'm learning to play guitar. It's very difficult, but I'm determined to do it right so I don't make anybody mad.
5 On Josie and the Pussycats (2001); I guess I've done one other movie with a group of girls (All I Wanna Do (1998)), but we weren't as close.
6 You wouldn't recognize me from one project to the next.
7 Acting just sort of happened and I found that I loved it. It was such a challenge.
8 Sometimes I'm just a disaster! Other times it seems like I'm one of the most normal people I know.
9 Hours fly by while I'll just be in my apartment, and somehow it will be messy later. I'll clean it up and eat cereal and watch Ricki Lake and call friends I haven't talked to.
10 When I came into the business, things changed a lot, and my life was in a real state of flux.
11 My height was never a factor.
12 I would love to work with Rosario Dawson & Tara Reid again. We were a team on the set of Josie and the Pussycats (2001), our chemistry was great from the first day of filming & you don't really expect that when you work with new people. I still call them everyday, like sisters to me!
13 I'd love to do a sequel. Even if it was 'Ernest Goes to Mars 3'- if these girls were in it, I'd do it in a minute". [Referring to Josie and the Pussycats (2001) in an interview she gave to TV Guide (Issue #2505, 31 March 2001; article title "What's new, Pussycats? by Josh Rottenberg)]
14 I'm not small, I'm space-efficient.
1 Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 35, a son named Theodore Vigo Sullivan Gillies on April 4, 2015 in Los Angeles at 5 am weighed in at 8 lbs., 14 oz., and measured 20.5 inches. Child's father is her husband, Daniel Gillies.
2 Gave birth to her 1st child at age 33, a daughter named Charlotte Easton Gillis on September 28, 2013. Child's father is her husband, Daniel Gillies.
3 (August 14, 2004) Married her boyfriend Daniel Gillies after less than a year of dating.
4 With Kal Penn, appeared at Keene State College on November 3rd to campaign for Barack Obama. [November 2008]
5 Filming Nancy Drew (2007) starring alongside Emma Roberts. [January 2006]
6 On the set of The Final Season (2007). [July 2006]
7 Was 6 months pregnant with her daughter Charlotte when she completed filming the 2nd season of Perception (2012).
8 Stephenie Meyer wrote the Twilight character of Alice Cullen with her in mind.
9 Her dream role is Kate Nolan from "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn".
10 Did a school senior paper entitled "Politics, Shmolotics, and 10 other reasons I'll never be President".
11 Has a toothbrush collection at her parents' home in Minneapolis.
12 Has two cats at home in Minnesota named Beau and Skippy.
13 Had little interest in modeling by the time she was 15 and tried to focus more on school of which she became fonder.
14 Owns a Sports utility vehicle.
15 Her guitar teachers were Fast Freddie & Phil X.
16 Was considered for the role of Rogue in the X-Men movies but turned the part down due to having work with CGI costumes and effects. The role then went to Anna Paquin, Rachael's fellow co-star from She's All That (1999).
17 After reading 'R. Lee Fleming Jr''s script for She's All That (1999) Rachael began to like the storyline more and more, soon after she was asked to play the role of Laney Boggs. She decided to take the lead role.
18 Her mother is of Italian ancestry.
19 She's All That (1999) was the second time she had worked in a film with Freddie Prinze Jr., although in their first project together, The House of Yes (1997), they shared no scenes together.
20 Ranked #26 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002).
21 There is a Minneapolis rock and blues band called "Budding Hollywood Starlet" that is named in honor of her and other budding Hollywood starlets.
22 Her mother was a cooking instructor and is currently a weaver.
23 In early 2001, she met actor Ryan Reynolds and the two immediately hit it off. However, she had to fly to England shortly after to film Blow Dry (2001). Ryan ended up suprising her, pulling out of his filming schedule and following her all the way to London. It was a success and they ended up dating for a year.
24 Was recommended to the producers of Dawson's Creek (1998) by Texas Rangers (2001) co-star James Van Der Beek. She guest starred with him in 3 episodes.
25 Noisy underground British artist 'Firexit' has created two songs especially for Rachael Leigh Cook. The two songs are called 'This is for Rachael Leigh Cook' and a rare acoustic track called 'Dear Rachael'. In a interview, Gareth Gerrard (aka Firexit) was asked about the songs, he replied "Rachael is everything, I love her very much".
26 Played the younger version of Parker Posey's character in The House of Yes (1997). Posey plays the villain in Josie and the Pussycats (2001).
27 Attended Minneapolis South High School, the same school as actor Josh Hartnett and Genevieve Gorder.
28 Owns her own production company called Ben's Sister Productions.
29 Was in a memorable anti-drug commercial where she smashes an egg with a frying pan ("this is your brain on heroin") and proceeds to trash the room with the frying pan ("this is your family, friends, career, etc."). Arguably one of the few effective anti-drug spots ever made.
30 Was a student of the Laurel Springs School, a school for young actors who can't attend a more regular school due to time commitments.
31 Is a vegetarian.
32 Was a print model for 5 years before becoming an actress.
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Autumn in the Vineyard 2016 TV Movie Frankie
Summer Love 2016 TV Movie Maya Sulliway
Robot Chicken 2006-2016 TV Series Evil-Lyn Princess Zelda Flight Attendant ...
Perception 2012-2015 TV Series Kate Moretti
Fainaru fantajî Ekusupurôrâzu 2014 Video Game Tifa Lockhart (English version, voice)
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Shadow of Revan 2014 Video Game Jaesa Willsaam (voice)
A Christmas Tail 2014 TV Movie
Red Sky 2014/I Karen Brooks
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Rise of the Hutt Cartel 2013 Video Game Jaesa Willsaam (voice)
Team Unicorn 2013 TV Series Rachel Leigh Cook
Left to Die 2012 TV Movie Tammi Chase
First Kiss with Rachael Leigh Cook & Chad Michael Murray 2012 Short Samantha
Broken Kingdom 2012 Marilyn
Star Wars: The Old Republic 2011 Video Game Jaesa Willsaam (voice)
The Family Tree 2011 Rachel Levy
Stealing Paradise 2011 TV Movie Amanda Collier
Dishidia duodeshimu Fainaru fantajî 2011 Video Game Tifa Lockhart (English version, voice)
Vampire 2011/I Laura King
Nevermind Nirvana 2010 TV Movie Elizabeth
Psych 2008-2010 TV Series Abigail Lytar
Titan Maximum 2009 TV Series Lt. Jodi Yanarella / Jodi Yanarella / Sensor Tech
Falling Up 2009 Caitlin O' Shea
Bob Funk 2009 Ms. Thorne
The Lodger 2009 Amanda
Fairy Tale Police 2008 Short Officer Duffy
Ghost Whisperer 2008 TV Series Grace Adams
Blonde Ambition 2007 Haley
The Final Season 2007 Polly Hudson
Matters of Life and Death 2007 Short Emily Jennings
Nancy Drew 2007 Jane Brighton
All Hat 2007 Chrissie Nugent
Descent 2007 Allison (uncredited)
Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ 2007 Video Game Tifa Lockhart (English version, voice)
My First Wedding 2006 Vanessa
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII 2006 Video Game Tifa Lockhart (English version, voice)
Kingdom Hearts II 2005 Video Game Tifa Lockhart (English version, voice)
Yakuza 2005 Video Game Reina (English version, voice)
Las Vegas 2005 TV Series Penny Posin
Fainaru fantajî sebun adobento chirudoren 2005 Tifa Lockhart (English version, voice)
Into the West 2005 TV Mini-Series Clara Wheeler
Fearless 2004 TV Movie Gaia Moore
American Crime 2004 Video Jesse St. Claire
Stateside 2004 Dori Lawrence
Tempo 2003 Jenny Travile
11:14 2003 Cheri
The Big Empty 2003 Ruthie
Scorched 2003/I Shmally
Bookies 2003 Hunter
29 Palms 2002 The Waitress
Tangled 2001 Jenny Kelley
Josie and the Pussycats 2001 Josie McCoy
Texas Rangers 2001 Caroline Dukes
Blow Dry 2001 Christina Robertson
Antitrust 2001 Lisa Calighan
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker 2000 Video Chelsea Cunningham (voice, as Rachel Leigh Cook)
Get Carter 2000 Doreen
Sally 2000 Beth
Batman Beyond 2000 TV Series Chelsea
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway 1999 Cassie
Dawson's Creek 1999 TV Series Devon
She's All That 1999 Laney Boggs
The Hi-Line 1999 Vera Johnson
WOAK Live 1999 TV Series
Living Out Loud 1998 Teenage Judith
The Naked Man 1998 Dolores
All I Wanna Do 1998 Abigail 'Abby' Sawyer
The Outer Limits 1998 TV Series Cassie Boussard
The Eighteenth Angel 1997 Lucy Stanton
The Defenders: Payback 1997 TV Movie Tracey Lane
True Women 1997 TV Movie Georgia Lawshe (young)
The House of Yes 1997 Young 'Jackie-O'
Country Justice 1996 TV Movie Emma Baker
Carpool 1996 Kayla
26 Summer Street 1996 Short The Girl
Tom and Huck 1995 Becky Thatcher
The Baby-Sitters Club 1995 Mary Anne Spier
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Broken Kingdom 2012 executive producer
Kingdom Come 2011 Documentary producer
Tangled 2001 producer
Antitrust: Cracking the Code 2001 Video documentary short special thanks
Punk'd 2003 TV Series Herself
The Teen Choice Awards 2003 2003 TV Special Herself
2003 Much Music Video Music Awards 2003 TV Special Herself
The Teen Choice Awards 2002 2002 TV Special Herself - Presenter
Backstage Pass 2001 TV Short documentary Herself
Hot Ticket 2001 TV Series Herself (2001)
Celebrity Adventures 2001 TV Series Herself
Entertainment Tonight 2001 TV Series Herself
The Early Show 2000-2001 TV Series Herself
Young Hollywood Awards 2001 TV Special Herself
The Daily Show 2000-2001 TV Series Herself
The Rosie O'Donnell Show 2001 TV Series Herself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 1999-2001 TV Series Herself
The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards 2001 TV Special Herself
Politically Incorrect 1999-2001 TV Series Herself
Hollywood Squares 2000-2001 TV Series Herself
The 28th Annual American Music Awards 2001 TV Special Herself
Antitrust: Cracking the Code 2001 Video documentary short Herself - 'Lisa Calighan'
MTV New Years Eve 2001 2001 TV Movie Herself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2001 TV Special Herself
The 2000 Radio Music Awards 2000 TV Special Herself - Presenter
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2000 2000 TV Special Herself
The 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2000 TV Special Herself
1999 MTV Movie Awards 1999 TV Special Herself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '99 1999 TV Special Herself
The 21 Hottest Stars Under 21 1999 TV Movie Herself - #20
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn 1999 TV Series Herself
Access Hollywood Live 2016 TV Series Herself
Hollywood Today Live 2016 TV Series Herself
Home & Family 2013-2016 TV Series Herself / Herself - Guest
Horrified 2015 TV Series Herself
Buzz: AT&T Original Documentaries 2015 TV Series documentary Herself
The 39th Annual People's Choice Awards 2013 TV Special Herself - Presenter
Big Morning Buzz Live 2012 TV Series Herself
Kingdom Come 2011 Documentary Herself
The Role That Changed My Life 2011 TV Series documentary Herself
Hannity 2010 TV Series Herself
The Soup 2010 TV Series Herself
PoliWood 2009 Documentary Herself
Up Close with Carrie Keagan 2007 TV Series Herself
Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards 2006 TV Special Herself - Presenter
I Love Toys 2006 TV Series documentary Herself
I Love the 80's 3-D 2005 TV Series documentary Herself
The Teen Choice Awards 2005 2005 TV Special Herself - Attendee
Weekends at the DL 2005 TV Series Herself
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson 2005 TV Series Herself
Total Request Live 2001-2005 TV Series Herself
Robot Chicken 2005 TV Series Herself
The Sharon Osbourne Show 2003 TV Series Herself
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2003 TV Series Herself
Nostalgia Critic 2008 TV Series Crazy Teen Girl
Rome Is Burning 2007 TV Series Herself
E! True Hollywood Story 2004 TV Series documentary Herself
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2006 Bronze Wrangler Western Heritage Awards Television Feature Film Into the West (2005)
2001 Young Hollywood Award Young Hollywood Awards Superstar of Tomorrow - Female
2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Award Blockbuster Entertainment Awards Favorite Actress - Newcomer (Internet Only) She's All That (1999)
2000 Blimp Award Kids' Choice Awards, USA Favorite Movie Couple She's All That (1999)
2000 Grand Jury Prize New York International Independent Film & Video Festival Best Actress Sally (2000)
2000 Moxie! Award Santa Monica Film Festival Best Actress The Hi-Line (1999)
1999 Teen Choice Award Teen Choice Awards Film - Sexiest Love Scene She's All That (1999)
1999 YoungStar Award YoungStar Awards Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy Film She's All That (1999)
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2012 BTVA Video Game Voice Acting Award Behind the Voice Actors Awards Best Vocal Ensemble in a Video Game Dishidia duodeshimu Fainaru fantajî (2011)
2001 Teen Choice Award Teen Choice Awards Film - Choice Actress Josie and the Pussycats (2001)
1999 MTV Movie Award MTV Movie Awards Best Breakthrough Female Performance She's All That (1999)
1999 MTV Movie Award MTV Movie Awards Best On-Screen Duo She's All That (1999)
1999 Teen Choice Award Teen Choice Awards TV - Breakout Performance Dawson's Creek (1998)
1997 YoungStar Award YoungStar Awards Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy Film Tom and Huck (1995)
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Asim-beg Mutevelić (30. října 1883 Sarajevo, Bosna a Hercegovina – 1956 Sarajevo, Federativní lidová republika Jugoslávie) byl bosenskohercegovský učitel a politik bosňáckého původu.

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Narodil se do majetné muslimské rodiny, která získala příjmení po svém předkovi, který byl správcem, mutevelijou, sarajevského Gazi Husrev-begova vakufu, islámské nadace. Sám Asim byl mutevelijou vakufu od 8. května 1921.

V rodném městě navštěvoval nižší gymnázium a Učitelskou školu. Učitelskému povolání se věnoval v obcích Gacko (od 1905), Jezero u Jajce (od 1907, nato s definitivou) a Sarajevu. Od 17. ledna 1913 do konce května 1914 byl ředitelem a jedním ze dvou učitelů Islámského sirotčince v Sarajevu, kde byly ubytovávány muslimské děti na studiích, zejména školáci. Poté učil v Daru-l-mualliminu, muslimské učitelské přípravce.

Před první světovou válkou byl aktivní v muslimské podpůrném spolku Gajret (Úsilí).

Mutevelić byl držitelem řady vyznamenání, mj. Řádu svatého Sávy, Řádu bílého orla a Řádu jugoslávské koruny.

Sarajevským starostou se stal roku 1929, krátce po zavedení královské diktatury v Jugoslávii, a zůstal jím až do roku 1935, kdy došlo k uvolnění režimu.

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Lung cancer kills more people than any other cancer type, in the United States alone over one hundred and fifty thousand citizens died last year.
Further more, there were more than 200,000 new reported cases, say the American Cancer Society.
Certain chemicals found in the urine of smokers, it has been found, means that a person is eight and a half times more likely to develop the disease.
The study leader, Jian-Min Yuan, who is an associate professor of public health at the University of Minnesota, said that both NNAL and cotinine are independent factors of higher risk.
The first is a known carcinogen and the second is a byproduct of nicotine. They are both shown to be factors irrelevant of the amount of cigarettes smoked or of the length of time someone has been a smoker.
Over five hundred subjects were looked at over a ten year period. Yuan and his team studied metabolites by regular urine testing, during the research funded by the U.S. National Cancer Institute. The smokers were divided between low, medium and high levels of the two chemicals.
The reason why cotinine and NNAL create a higher likelihood of lung cancer has still to be answered and Yuan believes that it will be many more years of research before routine urine tests done by a doctor will be taking place.
Being able to target more at risk groups should not stop campaigns and public lung cancer awareness committees which should still be focused on all smokers. However, knowledge is vital and if it saves lives then it can only be for the good of the people.


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Plot: At a camp for training in musical theatre, an aspiring star gets the chance to make her big break, in her mother's final role; but someone is murderously against the production…
Release Date: Monday 26th January 2015
Director(s): Jerome Sable
Cast: Allie MacDonald, Meat Loaf, Douglas Smith, Kent Nolan, Minnie Driver
Country Of Origin: Canada
Review By: Ed Boff
A horror musical that's not scary, and hasn't got a single catchy tune.
Posted January 22, 2015 by Edward Boff
There have been a few films before with the title Stage Fright, namely an Alfred Hitchcock thriller, and an Italian slasher from 1987. This film definitely has more in common with the latter than the former, being heavily steeped in the Friday the 13th tradition, right down to the summer camp setting (only Crystal Lake didn't have a theatre). It's also a mash-up of horror and musical, which sounds odd, but is actually a lot more common than one might think. There's obviously The Phantom of the Opera, as well as Repo: The Genetic Opera, Little Shop of Horrors, even the original The Wicker Man in a way. So with that sort of lineage behind it, and with one of the stars of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in the cast (Meat Loaf), is this a high note, or bum note?
Kylie Swanson (Minnie Driver) hit new heights of fame in the lead of The Haunting of the Opera on Broadway… but the fame is quickly overshadowed by her brutal murder. Ten years later, her children Camilla (Allie MacDonald) and Buddy (Douglas Smith) are working at Camp Center Stage, a summer camp for training musical theatre run by former producer Roger McCall (Meat Loaf). That summer's big production is that very same play, and Camilla decides to audition for her mother's role. However, someone is not happy about this, and it looks like on opening night, history might repeat itself…
Apparent right from the start, the film has a major issue in regards to tone; it honestly can't seem to decide what it wants to be. Is it making a serious point about the nature of fame? A spoof of slasher tropes by mashing it with musical touches? A serious horror that happens to have songs? Movies can be multiple things at once, there are many that can manage this sort of mix properly, but this isn't one. A lot of the musical numbers are fairly silly stuff, but with the death scenes, a lot of them end up at Saw levels of how grim they are (including borrowing a few points from Saw's direction). There's an extended scene towards the climax that really feels like it belongs in a far more serious slasher, not the more light-hearted one initially suggested. As a result, the whole film feels like it has a serious identity crisis.
Some of this might be forgivable if the songs were any good, but it doesn't work here either. None of them are in any way memorable, you'd be hard-pressed to remember the tune to any of them. The use of them is fairly inconsistent too, with the spacing of many being fairly sporadic. Worse, lyric wise they're not much better. They're either too on the nose (one that repeats "All I ever wanted" really outstays its welcome) or as jokes they fall flat ("I'm Gay, but not in that Way"). Also, it's established that the killer has a major beef against musical theatre… so why the heck does he get songs? Well, songs might not be the right word, as it's more just noise amongst guitars. The film stars Meat Loaf, but none of the songs make any use of his vocal range, he just looks faintly embarrassed by them.
Faintly embarrassing sums up a lot about Stage Fright really. It just goes through the motions for a slasher movie, doesn't make you want to sing along, and really says nothing about theatre that other works haven't done better. Black Swan covered similar ground and was far scarier… funnier too come to think of it. Flatly directed, offering nothing bar the novelty of a quite good design for the slasher's mask, and making a waste of a decent cast, Stage Fright is not worth the booking. If you're looking for a campy riff on horror tropes and musical arts with a soundtrack that you'll remember, go pick up Phantom of the Paradise instead.
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EU referendum: Camden and Haringey vote Remain, but country headed for Brexit
Dave Burke And Rachel Roberts
Published: 4:51 AM June 24, 2016 Updated: 1:49 PM October 14, 2020
Camden has voted to remain in the European Union - Credit: Archant
Camden and Haringey voters have opted overwhelmingly to remain in the European Union.
In Camden, more than 75 per cent of people who went to the polls voted to remain - but pundits are now predicting the country will leave.
Of 96,281 voters, 71,295 voted Remain, while 23,838 decided to Leave.
And in neighbouring Haringey, 79,991 voted remain, 25,855 opted for leave.
Following Camden's declaration, leader Sarah Hayward told the Ham&High: "It's a good result for Camden, it's a shame it wasn't enough to make up for the rest of the country."
She added that she is feeling "pretty depressed".


If you don't know the difference between folic acid and folate you are not alone, chances are your doctor probably doesn't know the difference either. It is crucial that you understand the difference if you are one in the approximately 45% of the population that has a genetic dysfunction known as MTHFR.
Folate is a general term used to characterize a group of water soluble B vitamins. Folic Acid is the oxidized, synthetic form of this vitamin. Folic acid is a more stable form so it commonly used in fortified foods and supplements. When you see the term Folate, it refers to the compound that is naturally found in food.
For some, the synthetic folic acid undergoes a series of changes before it is converted into the usable L-Methylfolate. For others it accumulates in the body and increases toxicity levels, leading to a myriad of health concerns.
Folic acid was first synthesized in 1943 but was introduced as a mandatory food fortification in 1998. This was because of the evidence that suggested that folic acid had benefits for developing fetus' neural tubes. Helping to prevent Neural Tube Defects in newborns.
Women who are planning on conceiving a child should supplement their folate levels both before and after conception. Choosing a supplement that contains 5-MTHF or 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate is the best option. Avoid any supplements or foods that use folic acid. Supplementing 400-1000 mcg of 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate daily is a good idea for women planning on getting pregnant and those who are with child.
One of the major concerns for those with MTHFR is their inability to synthesize an adequate amount of Glutathione. Coupled with the increased toxicity due to excess folic acid intake the body is left defenseless against the flood of toxins. This can lead to any number of health conditions beyond cognitive impairment and the development of cancer, including: impaired immune function, decreased liver function, increased risk of heart disease, neurological issues and a plethora of other concerns.
Supplementing with the correct form of folate can yield immense health benefits, especially for those of us with MTHFR. The other side of that coin, the wrong form (folic acid) can cause severe health problems. Always read your labels and supplement smart, and of course, work closely with your healthcare professional.


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Rite Aid Corporation to offer $1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior unsecured notes due 2023 to fund its acquisition of EnvisionRx
CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-3-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today the terms of an offering of $1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior unsecured notes due 2023 (the "Notes"). Rite Aid intends to use the net proceeds of the offering, together with other available cash, to fund the cash portion of the consideration and related fees and expenses payable by Rite Aid to equity holders of Envision Pharmaceutical Services ("EnvisionRx") upon closing of Rite Aid's previously announced acquisition of EnvisionRx. In the event the acquisition is not completed, Rite Aid has the ability to use the net proceeds to refinance certain of its existing indebtedness or to redeem the Notes.
Rite Aid also announced today that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act), effective as of March 9, 2015, with respect to Rite Aid's pending acquisition of EnvisionRx. The early termination of the waiting period under the HSR Act satisfies one of the conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition, which remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The acquisition is expected to close by September 2015.
The Notes will be unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of Rite Aid and will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsubordinated basis, by substantially all of Rite Aid's subsidiaries, and, upon completion of the acquisition, by EnvisionRx and certain of its domestic subsidiaries.
The offering is expected to close on April 2, 2015, subject to customary closing conditions. The offering of the Notes is not conditioned upon the completion of the acquisition. There can be no assurance that the acquisition will be completed on the terms described herein or at all.
The Notes and the related subsidiary guarantees will be offered in the United States to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes and the related subsidiary guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Rite Aid is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains with 4,570 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia and fiscal 2014 annual revenues of $25.5 billion.
Statements, including those regarding the impact of the transaction contemplated hereby on Rite Aid's future financial performance, in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "should," and "will" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, Rite Aid's ability to complete the acquisition of EnvisionRx and realize the benefits of the transaction, EnvisionRx's ability to meet its projected 2015 revenue and EBITDA targets, our high level of indebtedness and our ability to make interest and principal payments on our debt and satisfy the other covenants contained in our debt agreements, general economic, market, industry and competitive conditions, the risk that EnvisionRx's business will not be successfully integrated with Rite Aid's business, costs associated with the merger, delays and other matters arising in connection with the parties' efforts to comply with and satisfy applicable regulatory approvals and closing conditions relating to the transaction, risks associated with the financing of the transaction, other events that could adversely impact the completion of the transaction, our ability to improve the operating performance of our stores in accordance with our long term strategy, the impact of private and public third-party payers continued reduction in prescription drug reimbursements and efforts to encourage mail order, our ability to manage expenses and our investments in working capital, outcomes of legal and regulatory matters and changes in legislation or regulations, including healthcare reform. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are described in Item 1A (Risk Factors) of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other documents that we file or furnish with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which you are encouraged to read. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Rite Aid expressly disclaims any current intention to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the distribution of this release, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.
Investors: Matt Schroeder 717-214-8867 or investor@riteaid.com
Media: Susan Henderson 717-730-7766
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COVID-19 has forced organizations of all sizes and sectors to adapt to a digital model, with impacts that will likely last beyond the pandemic. Churches are no exception. As the pandemic spread in March, parishes and dioceses across the United States closed their doors and suspended all in-person gatherings and events. While doing so was the right decision to help limit the spread and flatten the curve, it had two immediate impacts:
Millions of people lost an essential part of their lives in the suspension of weekly Mass/service
Parishes faced a financial crisis without the weekly collections
Many parishes across the country – primarily larger congregations – already had virtual footprints embedded in their communities, utilizing online and mobile giving, regularly updated websites, and social media platforms such as Facebook or YouTube. However, countless others were not so fortunate at the outbreak of the pandemic and had to make decisions and investments very quickly to adapt their parishes to the new normal for worship. Through an analysis conducted by CCS Fundraising of over 2,400 Catholic and Episcopal parishes across 29 dioceses in the Mid-Atlantic and the Southeast United States, it is clear to see these investments and adaptations are paying off both financially and spiritually. Parishes that are using this opportunity to expand their digital footprints and utilize a variety of communications strategies are realizing financial benefits that will last far beyond this pandemic crisis.
Given the uncertainty of how long the pandemic would keep churches closed to in-person worship, one of the first actions parishes took was to learn how to stream Masses/services. Our research has found that 66% of parishes are streaming their Masses/services via Facebook Live, YouTube, or Zoom. Beyond that, many are also virtually hosting weekly coffee hours, daily prayers, and ministry meetings. Doing so has allowed these parishes to continue gathering for the church. While worshippers still may not be physically going to church, the use of streaming technologies has allowed the sense of faith, hope, and community that comes from in-person weekly worship to continue.
Church closures and the absence of in-person gatherings also have complicated manners of communicating valuable information to parishioners. What once was an announcement at Masses/services or disseminated in print bulletins also had to be adapted to the new remote lifestyle. Questions then arise: What methods of communication will be most useful or accessible for our community? How do we maintain contact with as many parishioners as possible? How do we communicate with older parishioners who may not have the same technical capabilities for virtual methods?
While simple phone calls to check-in with families are often the most personal and successful, the above questions (among many others) show the need for a variety of methods. Our research finds that 89% of parishes use websites for communication, and 80% use Facebook or other social media platforms, yet only 46% are continuing to publish bulletins/newsletters in digital formats. It is important to note these data do not overlap, as parishes may only be utilizing one or two of the mentioned methods. Using multiple communication methods makes it easier to reach all parishioners and maintain the sense of community vital to parish life.
COVID-19 presented a significant financial crisis for most parishes, removing their primary method of collecting revenue (in-pew collections) indefinitely. Many did not have existing online or mobile giving platforms, leaving them to rely on families dropping off or mailing their donations to the office. The opportunity arose for most parishes to adapt and implement new systems into their communities. We have found that 54% of parishes have an online or mobile giving platform, allowing their families to donate from the comfort – and safety – of their home.
Communicating the importance of offertory is crucial, yet only 45% are doing so on their websites, 15% on Facebook, and 22% in their bulletins/newsletters. Parishioners need to know the importance of continuing their contributions to their churches, and this proves to be an area of opportunity based on our findings.
While the ideal scenario for a parish would be to include all methods listed above – and more – as part of their pandemic strategies, it is not necessary. However, what is necessary is that every parish adapts its digital environment and frequently communicates through a variety of methods. The chart below shows one diocese in the southeastern United States that followed these recommendations through CCS's SECURE program beginning on April 2nd. While parish finances lagged behind pre-pandemic levels, the immediate digital adaptations and communication strategies led to remarkable financial gains.
Figure 1: How rapid digital adaptations benefited one southeastern diocese financially
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented need for change at parishes of all denominations and sizes across the country. Those who embrace this opportunity and adapt accordingly will benefit both their parish community in providing effective occasions for gathering remotely and the economic well-being of their parish to withstand the hardships caused by this pandemic. Those who put in these efforts now will see lasting benefits even beyond the pandemic crisis.
Proven Tips for Effective Adaptation:
Embrace change and try new ideas. These are uncertain times for all, and churches are feeling an impact. Some churches already had digital communities before the pandemic, while others did not. Use this time to learn new technologies and integrate them into your parish communities.
Use a variety of platforms and strategies for communication (e. websites, social media posts, video messages).
Regularly update the information provided on these platforms daily or weekly.
Be transparent about finances. Parishioners will not understand the economic hardships presented to churches by COVID-19 unless they are explicitly told via church websites/social media pages, newsletters, or even phone calls.
Know your parishioners and be creative. Every method discussed above has proven to be beneficial for parishes of both Catholic and Episcopal faiths in these regions. However, each parish has its own unique community, and some ideas may work better than others.
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Tyler Murphy is an Executive Director with CCS Fundraising with fundraising experience in the religious, secondary education, and healthcare sectors, specializing in campaign management, prospect research, and donor engagement strategies. Tyler holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rollins College in International Relations and Spanish.
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