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Searching (2018)
Smith's Verdict: ****
Reviewed by Tanner Smith
There are people who will compare "Searching" to "Unfriended," because they share the same gimmick of setting a movie entirely within the confines of a mobile device. Well…almost. "Unfriended" (and another similar film, "The Den") kept the focus coming from one computer screen and mostly in real time. "Searching" tells its story through various forms of media—laptop screens, cellphone screens, public news footage, YouTube videos, hidden-camera surveillance footage, even GPS. If nothing in the story for "Searching" can be recorded in any way, shape or form, then it didn't happen. "Searching" utilizes just about every modern convenience imaginable to tell its story, and thankfully, it doesn't feel forced.
Directed and co-written by Aneesh Chaganty, "Searching" is a tense, suspenseful, very effective mystery-thriller that had me on-edge, kept me guessing, and delighted me in doing both.
John Cho stars in a great, understated performance as David Kim, a widower raising his 16-year-old daughter, Margot (Michelle La). After the death of Pamela (Sara Sohn), David's wife and Margot's mother, the two barely communicate, save for text messaging and FaceTime. Margot disappears one day (and David doesn't realize she's missing until well into the next day), and it's every parent's worst dream come true—David's daughter is missing, she's not returning his calls, he gets more frantic by the passing minute, and now we have a gripping mystery…
As he believes something is very wrong here, David receives the help of police detective Vick (Debra Messing) and also does his own investigative work by looking through Margot's laptop she left behind before her disappearance. In addition to contacting her online friends to see if they have any answers, David also combs through her Facebook, her Tumblr, and other sites she's been sharing pieces of her life with. While he's doing this, he learns the sad truth that the girl he comes to know through the online clutter is not the daughter he thought he knew, as he discovers new things about Margot that he didn't know before. Add that to the question of what could have possibly happened with Margot, and David's world is shattered uncomfortably.
The mystery surrounding this girl's disappearance is very effective in how pieces of this complicated puzzle keep coming into place. But "Searching" takes it a step further by having a deep emotional center. Through a powerfully poignant opening sequence, we see David and Pamela raise their daughter up until Pamela's tragic death. (This is told to us using various videos—one great little touch is the progression of the technology with the passage of time.) It's a simple technique, but we immediately understand the toll this woman's death has taken on her husband and child, and it's very well-done. According to a making-of special (which appears on the DVD extras), writers Chagantry and Sev Ohanian first came up with the opening scene to make the story more character-driven and were able to develop the rest of the story through the characterization. I don't doubt it, because the rest of the film works mainly because you feel you know David and are heartbroken when he realizes Margot hasn't been the same since Pamela's death, and neither has his relationship with Margot.
It's all played with a great deal of credibility. The way Chagantry tells this story, with various forms of media at the assistance, it feels real. And the storytelling at hand here is very fresh, very tense, and very rewarding because not all the answers are easy to guess by the end of the film. It's an intriguing mystery with a great deal of heart. It can generate emotion as well as it can raise suspense.
What also plays a big part in the film's credibility is the lead performance by John Cho, who is utterly brilliant in the role of a troubled father desperate to find his missing daughter if for no other reason than to somehow reconnect with her. It's impossible not to feel sorry for him, even when he does something like track down and humiliate one of Margot's peers who cracks a joke about her "missing" status. It's easy to understand his mindset throughout the film.
I'm not sure "Searching" would have worked nearly as well if it was shot and edited more like a traditional film instead of the electronic-media approach. I feel like it had to be presented in this format, not merely because it turns the viewers into voyeurs of these characters' personal lives or simply that it's a neat, effective way of telling this story, but because it can also show how our modern conveniences at hand can come in handy in desperate times. (Though, I get the feeling it may also teach overprotective parents to control their kids' mobile devices.) But overall, I admire the unconventional manner than Chagantry chose to tell this deeply effective story. If that didn't work, I probably wouldn't love "Searching" as much as I do. I saw it twice in theaters, and I look forward to more viewings at home.
Categories 2018, Four Stars ****
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European Commission Approves ALK Inhibitor Alecensa for Some Lung Cancer Patients
The European Commission has conditionally authorized F. Hoffmann-La Roche to market the ALK inhibitor Alecensa (alectinib hydrochloride) for treatment of patients with ALK-positive, metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who are intolerant or progressed on Xalkori (crizotinib) treatment.
An estimated 5 percent of NSCLC patients have a chromosomal rearrangement in which the ALK gene is fused with another gene and becomes overactivated, transformating them into tumor cells and uncontrolled growth.
Alecensa is a selective ALK inhibitor designed for patients with these chromosomal rearrangements, holding promise in the treatment of brain metastasis as it is not recognized by the brain efflux system that pumps molecules out of the brain.
In December, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Alecensa, developed by Japan's Chugai to treat people with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC whose disease has worsened after, or who could not tolerate treatment with, another ALK inhibitor called Xalkori. Canada, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Kuwait, Switzerland and South Korea have also approved the drug.
"In July 2014, Japan became the first country in the world to receive regulatory approval," Dr. Yasushi Ito, Chugai's senior vice president, said in a news release. "We believe that approval of Alecensa by the European Commission will bring great hope for patients in the European Union living with this disease."
The European marketing authorization was based on data from two Phase 1/2 trials. The NP28761 study (NCT01871805) is a single arm, open-label, multi-center trial designed to assess the safety and efficacy of Alecensa in 87 ALK-positive NSCLC patients who had received prior Xalkori treatment. Alecensa (600 mg) was administered orally twice daily.
By the time of data cutoff, in October 2014, the objective response rate was 52.2 percent, including full and partial responses, as assessed by an independent review committee. The median duration of response was 14.9 months and patients took a median of eight months until disease progression.
The NP28673 study (NCT01801111) is a global, single-arm, open-label, multi-center trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of Alecensa in 138 NSCLC patients with ALK rearrangements, who progressed on Xalkori.
At the time of data cutoff in January 2015, 50.8 percent of patients had achieved a full or a partial response to Alecensa. Median duration of response was 15.2 months, and median progression-free survival was 8.9 months.
The researchers reported a safety profile that was consistent with that observed in prior Alecensa studies, with the most common Grade 3 or higher adverse events including increase in muscle and liver enzymes and shortness of breath.
Tagged Alecensa (alectinib), ALK inhibitor, European Commission, marketing authorization, non-small cell lung cancer.
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Rockfish es un lugar designado por el censo ubicado en el condado de Hoke en el estado estadounidense de Carolina del Norte. La localidad en el año 2000, tenía una población de 2353 habitantes en una superficie de 13 km², con una densidad poblacional de 181.4 personas por km².

Geografía
Rockfish se encuentra ubicado en las coordenadas . Según la Oficina del Censo, la localidad tiene un área total de , de la cual  es tierra y  (0.0%) es agua.

Localidades adyacentes
El siguiente diagrama muestra a las localidades en un radio de  de Rockfish.

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En el 2000 la renta per cápita promedia del hogar era de $54.375, y el ingreso promedio para una familia era de $54.375. El ingreso per cápita para la localidad era de $18.112. En 2000 los hombres tenían un ingreso per cápita de $35.574 contra $22.102 para las mujeres. Alrededor del 7.10% de la población estaba bajo el umbral de pobreza nacional.

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Localidades del condado de Hoke
Lugares designados por el censo en Carolina del Norte

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Jos Alukkas has always been known for its fashionable designs and variety. Rajamukhi and Zaira jewellery collections further endorse this creativity and style.
As if transported from a different era, the Rajamukhi collection is the embodiment of traditional Indian royalty and with its rustic appeal, it is almost impossible not to be fascinated by this antique treasure. Rajamukhi is a collection of traditional bridal jewellery inspired by jewels of royalty that's part of our country's heritage. One look at it and you can sense the old regal charm it carries. The Rajamukhi collection which consists of gold bridal jewellery sets and grand neckpieces filled with intricate designs, studded with various gems is sure to make the bride feel like royalty. Although a little lavish and heavy, this collection is truly timeless. It is a bit of a contrast to the Zaira collection—another range of jewellery from Jos Alukkas.
Like the name, Zaira is a unique and trendy collection of jewellery which is subtle yet classic. The collection showcases diamond necklaces and chokers which are perfect to parties, functions or even just to add some shine and glamour to an outfit! The contemporary designs are certainly eye catching and make a statement from the confident woman who wears it. Each of the neckpieces has an exclusive pendant design. Some have large, bold pendants whereas some are all about diamonds set in interesting patterns. With modern designs in earrings and bracelets, Zaira is a collection that brings out style and elegance in a woman.
Rajamukhi and Zaira are jewellery collections that differ in design aspects, but are equally gorgeous and stylish. Rajamukhi takes one back to the era of queens and princesses and with its lavish designs, makes the woman who wears it feel like a royal treasure. Zaira is a classic diamond collection, whose chic charm simply cannot go unnoticed! Both make you feel like a star. Come to Jos Alukkas and find jewellery that flatters you, from the unique Rajamukhi and Zaira collections!


Join the City of Lafayette for an informative, family-friendly tour of Lafayette's local agricultural scene. Participants will also experience the new Activate Lafayette Mobile App and get acquainted with riding on the Lafayette Walk and Wheel Route.
Riders will meet at Isabelle Farm for a tour of the organic farm operation and retail farm stand located on the Thomas Open Space property. Staff from Community Cycles will then lead participants on an easy, 30 minute guided bike ride along the Lafayette Walk and Wheel Route, passing by the Wilson Community Gardens, to the Lafayette Farmers Market where riders will have the opportunity to explore the market on their own.
This is a free activity, but registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Follow the links below to register online. You may register for yourself and family members in one registration. Space is limited, so sign up early!
Online registration closes on August 8 at Noon. All riders, including children pedaling a bike or riding in a carrier, will be required to complete a participation waiver as part of the registration form.
After arriving at the Lafayette Farmers Market, participants can stay as long as they desire. In addition to an array of locally grown produce, food trucks, a beer garden, and children's activities are available at the market. The Community Cycles staff will not lead a return ride to Isabelle Farm.
Thank you to Community Cycles for partnering with the City on this event.


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The Saturday's action in the 44th round of English Championship is going to be wrapped up with the clash between Cardiff City and Nottingham Forest. The hosts want to remain on the 2nd spot and claim the direct promotion, while the away side is looking forward to putting a good display.
Home side is currently sitting on the 2nd place and they are one point ahead of Fulham, however they've also played one game less than their opponents. Their form declined lately as they've suffered two defeats in the last five matches, but the situation is still under their control. Neil Warnock's side has been pretty productive, while their defensive work has been the best in the competition. Cardiff City celebrated 15 victories at their venue and allowed just three defeats. They need to keep up winning in order to book a direct ticket for the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest have another wasted season in which they couldn't do more than avoiding the relegation trouble. They cannot be content of their campaign since they are currently on the 17th place. The visitors managed to break their run of three defeats in a row with the latest victory against Ipswich Town. Joe Worrall and the lads were not doing a proper job in the back since they conceded 60 goals so far in the season. Nottingham Forest's away performances are also a disappointment since they managed to get back home with a win just five times. Away side should consolidate and try to prepare much better for the next campaign.
Nottingham Forest managed to get away undefeated only once in the last eight matches against their rivals and that is a very bad record for the visitors. Their clashes are usually medium scoring ones, however both teams were able to score very often.
The hosts are strong favourites in this one and they should be able to deliver an important victory for their promotion battle.
Since their clashes haven't been very efficient and Cardiff City is the tightest side in the league, they should be able to keep the clean sheet in this one.


Proposal shall contain an appointed Project leader, who will be responsible for the implementation of the project. Project leader has to be a person full time employed at the institution applying for CRDS grant. Applicant/Project leader that has not fulfilled contractual obligations from previous scientific projects, funded from the national budget in the last five years are not allowed to participate in this Call.
The duration of a subproject is maximum three years. The requested CRDS grant allocation has to be between €150,000.00 and €400,000.00.
Project proposals are to be submitted in a CRDS Grants Application Format, which includes a Confirmation Letter of each participant, confirming each participant's commitment to actively participate in the project and to provide its own contribution (in-kind, in-cash or both, depending on the type of partners). Along with it, applicants have to fill in and submit an Environmental Screening Checklist.
Project leader and key researchers must fulfil criteria defined in the Rulebook of the Ministry of Science.
Proposals should be submitted in three (3) hard copies and in electronic form on three (3) CDs. The application material (both hard copies and CDs) shall contain: annexes 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d; Environmental Screening Checklist; project abstract in Montenegrin language; Gantt chart; all scientific research institutions included in project shall provide licenses/certificates/declarations stating their scientific research character; all companies included in the project shall confirm their status and size by providing documents from Central register of the business entities and other relevant institutions. All documents on CDs shall be provided in PDF format, while annex 3a shall be additionally provided also in Word format, and annex 3d in Excel format.
All application material shall be submitted in English language. In addition, the short summary (maximum 3 pages) should be separately submitted in Montenegrin language. The licenses from scientific research institutions shall be submitted either in Montenegrin or in English language (licenses obtained in other languages shall be translated into one of those two languages and certified by an authorized translator).
Application material can be delivered in person at the address mentioned below (from 9:00 to 17:00 h, Monday to Friday), or sent by post.
Guidelines for Applicants and all necessary details (requirements, procedures, application forms etc.) are available on the websites of the Ministry of Science (http://www.mna.gov.me) and HERIC project (www.heric.me).


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Three top managers laid off at SANDAG, reorganization planned
Hasan Ikhrata, executive director of the San Diego Association of Governments, in his office in San Diego.
(Sam Hodgson / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
By Phil Diehl
Three upper-level managers were laid off Tuesday, July 23, at the San Diego Association of Governments, a regional planning agency with 370 employees and a $1.3 billion budget working to reshape the county's transportation future.
Chief Deputy Executive Director Kim Kawada, Director of Land Use and Transportation Planning Charles "Muggs" Stoll, and Communications Director David Hicks "have left the agency" as part of a reorganization, Executive Director Hasan Ikhrata announced in an internal memo to the staff.
"I'm putting in place a new structure that will be led by three Chief Deputies, each overseeing different areas of the agency," Ikhrata said in the emailed memo. "I'll be looking internally to fill these new roles in the coming months and will tell you more about my plans during our All-Hands meeting tomorrow."
Coleen Clementson will be acting department director of land use and transportation planning, and Irene McCormack will be acting department director of communications, Ikhrata said. The chief deputy position will be rotated until the new chief positions are filled.
Public information officer Jessica Gonzales said there would be no further comment on the reorganization.
A spokesman for county Supervisor Jim Desmond said Desmond was not prepared to comment on the SANDAG shake-up. Desmond, the former mayor of San Marcos, represents the county on the SANDAG board of directors and has been critical of Ikhrata's proposed new direction for the agency.
"The changes I've announced today may be hard to accept at first," Ikhrata said in his email. "Please understand they're part of a larger plan designed to help us be a stronger organization."
The agency has seen its share of turmoil in recent years, and the troubles have continued to bubble since Ikhrata, former head of the Southern California Association of Governments, was recruited six months ago with an annual base salary of $414,149 to straighten things out.
Ikhrata announced a plan in April for the agency to focus on "five bold moves" that would shift the agency's priorities away from expanding highway systems and more toward improving mass transit. Residents and elected officials, especially on the northern and eastern ends of the county, have fought the proposal saying it would deny them road projects promised years ago.
Still, the executive has been speaking to city council and business groups across the county about his ideas, and was scheduled for a presentation at Tuesday night's Carlsbad City Council meeting.
The agency's previous executive director, Gary Gallegos, retired amid controversy after it turned out staff members had vastly overestimated the amount of tax revenue, by billions of dollars, that would be generated from a half-cent sales tax approved by voters.
— Phil Diehl is a reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune


ATLANTA (BP) -- They are all full-time pastors, but many of them are also farmers, public school teachers, salesmen, engineers, construction workers, butchers, agricultural consultants and business owners.
They may drive hours to reach their pastorate, but many of them expressed joy in service. They described themselves as "intentional," with at least one pastor saying he sold items on eBay for income.
Ray Gilder, newly appointed chairperson of the Bivocational and Small Church Advisory Council, gave council members complementary copies of his book, "Uniquely Bivocational."
As the 21 members of the Bivocational and Small Church Advisory Council introduced themselves at their first meeting in Atlanta Sept. 11-12, it became apparent that their occupations were as diverse as their ethnicities -- including Anglo, African American, Hispanic, Bangladeshi and Native American.
"I live in Houston, which is 167 miles away, so door to door is 167 miles, two hours and 30 minutes one-way trip. But that's okay, because Goliad doesn't have an airport," Ira Antoine, an African American pastor of Minnehulla Baptist Church in Goliad, Texas, said. "I serve as director of bivocational pastors for ... the Baptist General Convention of Texas, serving to walk alongside the ... 3,500 bivocational/small church pastors (in Texas). I'm doing bivocation intentionally. I prefer to do it that way, instead of just being a staff member for the Convention."
Scott Tafoya, a Native American pastor of Indian Nations Baptist Church in Albuquerque, N.M., is also a professional coach for spiritual and leadership development, and drives school buses part-time.
Pusey Losch has always been bivocational in ministry. As an Anglo, he has pastored for 14 years the small Pennsylvania-German congregation of Mountain View Community Church in Richfield, Penn., and plants a church every three years in the surrounding small towns.
"I have a wallpapering business; I eBay. By the way, I've been teaching a lot of young bivocational pastors how to eBay. And, there's a good living to be made with eBay," Losch said. "I also have a small grocery store that's part of the ministry of our church that we run."
"I also serve bivocationally as a pastor in a little country town called Breinigsville, which is about 60 miles north of Philadelphia, about 30 miles west of Allentown, about 10 miles east of Kutztown, it's in the country," he said. "And I pastor mostly white Pennsylvania Germans. And it's only the providence of God that got me there. I'm an urban guy at my core, but somehow these farmers called me and said we want to teach you how to farm. So, I've been bivocational since November."
All bivocational pastors are full-time ministers, said Ray Gilder, council chairperson and Bivocational Small Church Leadership Network national coordinator, as he updated the group on the status of bivocational ministry among Southern Baptists.
"Bivocational, best described, it means a minister who has two vocations. He has a church and he has another job. By the way, that second job can be ministry," Gilder said. "We have a misconception about what bivocational is. The bivocational pastor is an entity. There's no such thing as a bivocational church. No church has two vocations. We often default to that (term), but what we're identifying is a church whose pastor is bivocational.
"Neither is there such thing as part-time preachers, unless they preach only once every three weeks or something. He may get part-time pay, but he's a full-time pastor," Gilder said. "Also, we oftentimes talk about going full time. Well, all bivocational pastors are full-time. It is 'fully funded,' that's a better term. He's fully funded by his church. In other words he doesn't have to have an outside income in order to supply the need for his family."
"I was in a church one time and I said is your pastor bivocational. They said, 'No.' I said, 'Well where is he today'? They said, 'He's working.'"
When collecting data to determine the category of small churches, Sunday School attendance is more accurate than worship attendance, Gilder said. While some consider 300 or 400 in attendance as a small church, Gilder said those numbers are not a fair representation of small church ministry.
"Where we come from, that's megachurch. LifeWay's identification is 200. That is a large church in bivocational life," Gilder said. "Eighty percent of all Southern Baptist churches run 125 or less in Sunday School. We really need to know how we're identifying, and that's 125 or less in Sunday School," he said, "which is actually the equivalent of about 150 in worship."
Gilder presented council members with complementary copies of his book, "Uniquely Bivocational: Understanding the Life of a Pastor who has a Second Job," and the book "Taking Charge of Your Time & Stress," by Lloyd Elder, former president of the Baptist Sunday School Board (now known as LifeWay) and founder of the Moench Center for Church Leadership at Belmont University in Nashville.
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Find Out Why Porcelain Veneers in River Oaks Don't Get Stained!
Porcelain veneers in River Oaks are an amazing cosmetic procedure for countless reasons. They can completely transform a patient's smile in just two visits, they work on many types of cosmetic issues, and they're long-lasting and durable. But there's another outstanding feature of porcelain that you'll love: it's stain-resistant! If you like to enjoy a coffee every morning or drink a glass of red wine with dinner every night, you won't have to worry about your porcelain veneers picking up stain. But why is that – and are there any "need-to-know" tips for maintaining your veneers? Find out in this blog!
Why Are Porcelain Veneers Stain-Resistant?
The best way to start answering this question is to explain why natural teeth aren't stain-resistant.
Your teeth are actually covered in tiny "pores" that allow temperature and pressure sensations to reach the nerve, although you can't see them without a microscope. That's what allows you to detect whether your food is hot or cold, hard or soft.
Unfortunately, these pores also allow the pigments from tea, coffee, red wine, berries, turmeric and other brightly-colored foods to stain your teeth over time.
One of the reasons that porcelain is such a wonderful material is that it has a hard, glossy coating that makes it non-porous. This coating makes it reflect light more like real teeth do, so it looks very natural.
It also means that the pigments from foods and beverages aren't absorbed into the surface of porcelain veneers, so with the right maintenance, they'll look great for many years!
How Can You Maintain Your Veneers?
Get regular dental care from a cosmetic dentist in River Oaks. This is an opportunity to catch any small problems early and also have your veneers professionally polished.
Avoid chewing or biting on anything hard, such as ice, hard candy, or pens, which can chip or crack your veneers.
Use non-abrasive toothpaste and avoid whitening formulas that can scratch and dull your porcelain. You can also choose a gel formula, which is a good way to make sure it doesn't contain harsh abrasives.
Now that you understand the many benefits of porcelain and why it's stain-resistant, you can see why it's such a popular choice for veneers!
Dr. John Krell is a general, restorative and cosmetic dentist who loves educating people about the science behind their dental work. He recommends porcelain veneers to many of his patients because he knows the result will look great– both in the short-term and the long-term. If you have any questions, he can be reached via his website or at (713) 877-1775.
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Danske Bank becomes main official partner of WorldPride and EuroGames 2021
WorldPride and EuroGames, that takes place in Copenhagen and Malmö this summer, mark the world's largest celebration of diversity and equal rights. Danske Bank is a proud official main partner of the events that go by the overall name 'Copenhagen 2021'.
Copenhagen will host the largest and most ambitious LGBTQ+ event ever held in Denmark, when WorldPride and EuroGames take place this summer.
We are proud to announce that Danske Bank will be an official main partner of 'Copenhagen 2021' when the entire world is invited to celebrate diversity and equal rights in Copenhagen and Malmö in August.
Pride is about tolerance, inclusion and the right to be who you are, and we want to support and back up those values loud and clear. In Danske Bank, we focus on diversity and inclusion all year round to become an even better workplace for all employees - regardless of who you are, where you come from and whom you love. Diversity and inclusion is not just important for us as individuals but also our business, as being a diverse organisation enables us to attract and retain the competencies we need and generally will make us a  better and more successful bank.
When Copenhagen hosts WorldPride and EuroGames this summer, we all get to mark our support and emphasise that tolerance and equal rights undoubtedly are core values to us and our organisation. I look forward to celebrating the global event with my colleagues and our customers.
Chris Vogelzang
Steve Taylor, Director of Communications at 'Copenhagen 2021', explains that support from large companies like Danske Bank makes a difference.
"Copenhagen is not just the setting for WorldPride and EuroGames, it is a key part of the DNA of the event. We will bring to life Danish and Scandinavian values throughout Copenhagen 2021, and that is why it is important that we have major Danish organisations on board. We are delighted to have the support of Danske Bank and we look forward to working with you to bring the DNA of 'Copenhagen 2021' to life for all your employees and customers".
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Diversity and inclusion on the agenda
The main sponsorship of 'Copenhagen 2021' is a continuation of Danske Bank's efforts to promote diversity and a diverse staff of employees is seen as a strength and a prerequisite for delivering on our ambition to offer the best customer experiences and become a better bank. Examples of our focus on diversity and inclusion:
Rainbow families in Danske Bank have the same rights to maternity-, paternity- and parental leave as other families, which is beyond the existing legislation in many countries.
In September 2020, Danske Bank joined Stonewall Global Diversity Champion programme to further strengthen the bank's work to become a more inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ employees.
A D&I council and D&I leads are appointed in all parts of the bank to ensure that sufficient actions are taken to increase diversity and inclusion.
A target is set to increase the share of women in senior leadership positions from 23% to 35% (equivalent to a 50% increase) by 2023. Gender diversity is a recognised multiplier for other areas of diversity.
Read more about our work with Diversity & Inclusion
Read more about 'Copenhagen 2021'
'Copenhagen 2021' is the overall name of WorldPride and EuroGames, both taking place in Copenhagen and Malmö from August 12 - 22 2021. WorldPride is a ten-day celebration of human rights and diversity, culminating in a parade through the streets of Copenhagen. EuroGames is an LGBTQ+ inclusive sports event where athletes can join 29 different types of sport. Read more about Copenhagen 2021 here
19 Nov 2020 93 male entrepreneurs receive money before 1 female - new report shows a way out of this imbalance
2 Oct 2020 Danske Bank joins Stonewall Global Diversity Champion programme
20 Aug 2020 New principles: Equal rights for rainbow families in Danske Bank


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Creation of WBSC and combined body has boosted baseball/softball's global status, says President Fraccari
The world head of baseball and softball spoke on global issues concerning baseball and softball in a video conference organised earlier this week by the Colombian Softball Federation and the University of Antioquia, with more than 200 people participating.
MEDELLÍN, Colombia --World Baseball Softball Confederation President Riccardo Fraccari says the combined global governing body for baseball and softball, the WBSC, has strengthened the bat-and-ball sports and their Olympic status.
"We have over 65 million athletes and approximately 150 million fans in stadiums around the world," Fraccari said. "These numbers indicate the value of the baseball-softball merger in 2013. I believe that no other federation, no other sport, has been able to obtain such a success in such a short time.
"Before the merger, I started asking 'why there were two worlds, with different objectives, competing against each other?'" Fraccari, then International Baseball Federation president, said of the situation of baseball and softball having different governing bodies. "I started talking to softball people, explaining that, in my opinion, dividing the great world of ball would make us weaker. The International Olympic Committee itself was pushing for a merger. A unique sport can be presented with different modalities, so baseball and softball could return to the Olympic Games."
Fraccari made the comments speaking with Colombian Sports Minister Ernesto Lucena, Colombian National Olympic Committee President Baltasar Medina and WBSC Softball Division Chairman Tommy Velazquez in a public video conference on Wednesday that lasted almost two hours. The main topic of the forum was the successful merger of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) and International Softball Federation (ISF) into WBSC in 2013, strengthening both discipline's position as global sports across all levels, from development through to the international stage.
"After six years of unification, we have had great results. Baseball and softball are back in the Olympics. Today WBSC has 198 National Federations and 13 associate members, many professional leagues from around the world want to participate in this global baseball softball family.
"Today, the differences have been solved, and the WBSC, by uniting the two disciplines, grew up so strong and with such enthusiasm that we have developed baseball and softball competitions like no other sport, from U-12 to professional tournaments."
Minister Lucena immediately agreed with Fraccari. "I want to start by greeting all softball lovers, not only in our region but in the world," Colombian Sports Minister Lucena said. "It is very gratifying in the midst of this global crisis to be here with you, with a sport that has carved out a very important path. I want to congratulate you on the union of baseball and softball to make you stronger, I think many sports could come together to be stronger, especially in times of crisis like this."
Colombian Olympic Committee President Medina said: "The Minister's message has been very clear about the strategic decision of strengthening softball and baseball to seek the spaces they deserve in all the events of the Olympic cycle, due to their development and the popularity of their practice."
At the conclusion of the video conference, the WBSC President Fraccari gave a union message to baseball and softball's continental and national federations around the world:
"After the world governing body merger, the IOC understands that the union of our sports must also be at all institutional levels. The next step is to unite our sports at the continental level. Europe has already done it with WBSC Europe; Africa and Oceania have also done it. America must understand that this is the way. I know it will take much more time in countries with two different associations (baseball and softball), I am very careful with this topic because it takes time to change the mindset. But we must understand that we have embarked on this process."
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As children, most of us learn the story of the Three Little Pigs; the first builds his house of straw, the second of sticks and the third of bricks. In the end the moral was of working hard and picking the best materials for the job. Back then there were not as many choices for materials as there are now. Today, we can find all kinds of responsible building and manufacturing materials made from all sorts of things, including sticks and straw.
Wend-Wood, Inc. is excited to be able to bring new options in cabinetry and millwork to those customers who are looking for new environmentally responsible options such as.
Regardless of your goals, Wend-Wood, Inc. can produce environmentally responsible cabinetry and millwork in a variety of materials and options to suit your project. Whether you are wanting a responsible choice for peace of mind, want cabinets made from agri-fiber or have a LEED® credit strategy in mind, we would be happy to discuss your project. For more information about our LEED® contributing products please click on the links to the left.


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Exciting "Home Run" DVD Testimonial
by Ken Ham on December 17, 2016
When we learn of great testimonials from people who have been greatly blessed by AiG's resources, I like to find out some of the backstory. I recently read this email from J. A., a supporter in Nevada, and just had to find out more. Here is what J. A. wrote regarding our very popular Foundations video series that thousands of churches, Bible study groups, schools, and others have been showing:
Just a thank you. I'm a member of a Baptist church in Nevada. We recently finished showing the Foundations video series in three of our six adult Sunday school classes and the responses were terrific. Many said they are better able to explain the gospel and why Genesis is a key part of that. Several years ago I called AiG asking for a series like this to help us Bible study teachers on this subject, so what a home run from Ken and the entire staff at AiG. Thank you!!
When a staff member contacted J. A., he told us his story. He was a product of the public school system of California and simply accepted his science teachers' belief that molecules-to-man evolution was true. As a young man in the military, stationed in Korea, he had a discussion about creation/evolution with a fellow officer who was a Christian and a creationist. The officer shared that there was much scientific evidence that confirmed the historicity of the book of Genesis. As a young Christian, J. A. wanted to get deeper into studying apologetics.
When he was back in America, J. A. walked into a Christian bookstore in Chico, California, to find an apologetics book about origins. The store manager brought out a copy of my book The Lie: Evolution. J. A. said that as he started reading the book on a flight to Germany (where he was now stationed), he became angrier by the chapter to discover that what he had been taught in his schools about origins was absolutely wrong. In his travels, for example, J. A. had noticed rock layers with fossils buried in them all around the globe, which in his mind confirmed the Genesis account of the Flood.
The Lie and his observations of nature began a life-long study of apologetics for him.
The Lie and his observations of nature began a life-long study of apologetics for him. After going to the AiG website, J. A. noticed our video resources and had his church pick up a set of our Foundations DVDs to show to his adult Sunday school class. It turned out to be a big hit.
One of the Sunday school attendees shared with him that she was born again when she was eight and spent her whole life in church. However, the Foundations series gave her an entirely new perspective on why the topic of origins is so important and also gave her much more confidence to explain to others why the Bible is true, accurate, and important to everyone today. Over the years, we've heard many people tell us that when the "light" goes on as they understand the importance of Genesis, in a sense, it's like another "born-again" experience for them.
J. A. also let us know that his pastor toured our Ark Encounter this past summer.
AiG conducts many live teaching events throughout America and the world. But we have come to realize that more recently our talks are reaching many more people through videos shown in churches, Sunday school classes, Bible study groups, websites, and so on—giving more teaching to more people than what we possibly could do through our live teaching events.
Find out about the Foundations DVD series and study guide at our online store.
"Merry Christmas" Is Better
Recently my wife, Mally, dragged me out shopping (I hate shopping. But now that I have Australian ginger beer and Australian lamb, we don't need to do any more shopping!) As we left Costco an employee said "Happy Holidays." So I replied, "Merry Christmas is even better." To which he said, "Merry Christmas."
Mally and I also went on a date to the Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park here in Northern Kentucky. This is a history museum about Northern Kentucky. We reminisced about when we went to the drive-in movies—seems like millions of years ago now! See, there are times I find there is life outside of AiG. 😀
Christmas Town Has Begun
Christmas Town, our free family event at the Creation Museum, has begun. Don't miss this spectacular event. It features a live Nativity, drama, incredible lights—even dinosaurs get involved!
Join the thousands who come for Christmas Town. Get all the details at CreationMuseum.org/Christmas.
This item was written with the assistance of AiG's research team.
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NewTek is pleased to introduce the NewTek Connect Spark™, a portable device designed to deliver SDI or HDMI video to a computer and/or an IP network, wirelessly. NewTek Connect Spark products are IP video converters, with built-in NDI® functionality. The units deliver video as an IP source to any standard network via WiFi or standard Ethernet cable. Connect Spark also records directly on the unit to SD cards or USB drives, controllable from a web interface.
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Q: How to repeat a simple nonrmap in vim? I am trying to write slightly enhanced version of VIM's mark function, which uses the combination of m and any capital letter to mark a file.
What I want to implement is, instead of using only a single letter, set a mark allowing the combination of two letters, so that if I have files named, test_views, test_models, test_forms, I could use tv, tm, and tf, then don't have to bother what to map to which file.
What I come up with is so far is:
nnoremap <some-prefix>tv :let tv = expand("%")<cr>
nnoremap <leader>tv :execute 'edit' tv<cr>

but couldn't figure out to write this more effectively. (I shouldn't repeat this 26 * 26 times, should I?).
Creating function should be one way, but even if I could manage to finish writing this, I don't think the usability would meet what I expect.
nnoremap , :call StoreFile(k_map)

fun! StoreFile(k_map)
    let k_map = expand("%")
endfunl

Any suggestion would be appreciated.

A: You could create all those mappings with a couple of :help :for loop:
let alphabet = split('abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz', '\zs')
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        execute "nnoremap <Space>" . pair . " :<C-u>let " . pair . " = expand('%')<CR>"
        execute "nnoremap <leader>" . pair . " :execute 'edit '" . pair . "<cr>"
    endfor
endfor

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Magic New York kicks off September 18
Trade show Magic New York is set to return to the Big Apple this month, with a stellar fashion lineup of trend, young contemporary, modern sportswear apparel, footwear, and accessories brands.
Informa Markets Fashion, the organizer behind the fashion industry event, revealed on Thursday the show details of its next edition slated to be held at the Javits Center in New York City, from September 18 to 20.
With over 380 brands and 28 countries represented, the Magic brand lineup this season includes Sage the Label, Hidden Jeans, Amy Lynn, Chinese Laundry, Eileen Fisher, Frnch, Lucy Paris, Lush, Matisse, and Sub_Urban Riot, with newcomer brands Luxury Heirs, Hey Harper, Never Fully Dressed, Rupha, SMF, and Essgee, among others.
The trade show will also offer a large selection of sustainable brands including America & Beyond, Candier by Ryan Porter, Blue Planet Eco-Eyewear, Stivali New York, Ethic Goods, Emperia Handbags, Tribal, Lena, Just Black Denim, Rare-Romance, Satya Jewelry, Samara Leather, and Poppy & Pout.
Meanwhile, global retailers on the Magic schedule this month include Anthropologie, ASOS, BHLDN, Bloomingdales, Free People, Urban Outfitters, among thousands of independent boutique stores.
The upcoming New York edition comes off the back of Magic Las Vegas, held last month.
"Coming off an extremely successful Las Vegas event, we are driving the momentum into New York. This show is incredibly special as it welcomes retailers and brands from around the globe to see and experience the best of what we do in Vegas in America's fashion capital of New York City," said Kelly Helfman, president of Informa Markets Fashion.
"It's no surprise that Magic New York brings together the most sought-after brands and experiences. We're excited for our attendees to explore the connection and inspiration that this show will bring to the fashion world this September."
Informa Markets Fashion is the organizer behind worldwide fashion trade events Magic, Coterie, Project, and Sourcing at Magic.


If you need more storage for your business, then you should consider the elegant-looking StorPac 40 external disk subsystem. It's pitched as a low-cost RAID product for small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), although it's been marketed to the Mac market for a while.
The silver disk enclosure manages to avoid the boxy style that characterises many similar products. The case's rounded shoulders protrude beyond the back of the drives in order, says the manual, to protect cables and other elements of the system. So what else makes it different? It offers up to 1TB of storage for just over £1,300 (inc. VAT), or a smaller version that comes in just under the magical £1,000 mark. Aimed at the backup market, the system can connect to individual PCs or servers via USB 2.0 or FireWire 800, with theoetical data rates of 480Mbps and 800Mbps respectively.
The device is flexible and easy to use. You can set it up in a number of RAID configurations, each of which has implications for the amount of disk space and data protection you get. For example, RAID0 stripes data across all four of the removable, tray-mounted 250GB disks and gives you almost 1GB, but offers no data protection: if one disk fails, all data on the array is lost. Setting it up as RAID0+1 -- two mirrored RAID0 arrays -- is better but means you only get to use half your disk space. The best configuration of the lot though is RAID5. You can use all four disks, in which case you get 735GB of usable space, or you can use three for the RAID and one as a hot spare. Using this second RAID 5 option, you again trade disk space for security and convenience: you only get 500GB of space but, if a disk fails, the spare kicks in automatically. In practice, contrary to our expectations, there's little performance difference between various RAID levels. While RAID0 should be faster, in practice it's not significantly quicker, so your choice should be made according to the balance of data safety and storage space that's right for you.
Installation is fairly simple. You select the RAID level using a pair of DIP switches on the back of the unit. They're a bit fiddly to get at but you only have to do it once. Then connect either the FireWire or USB 2.0 cable -- both are included -- and the device becomes a block of storage; exactly how that works depends on your OS. A blue LCD on the front of the unit tells you what it's doing, provides system and device information, and can inform you about faults. However, you're best advised to connect the unit to a server, tucked away somewhere, rather than sitting on an individual user's desk, since the noise generated by its cooling fans is obtrusive --especially as their spin speed can vary abruptly as the load changes.
Cheaper alternatives include a self-built RAID storage subsystem. To get 1TB of RAID storage, for example, you could buy an four-port SATA controller card and a bare disk enclosure, populate the box with disks, install the unit inside the server or PC and configure a software RAID, all for about half the price. It would offer more potential control over acoustic issues, and should improve disk performance too. Although it's more expensive than the raw disk space would be, the StorPac product -- which includes a copy of the enterprise-grade Dantz Retrospect backup software and a comprehensive manual -- looks smart and delivers reasonable value for money, given the peace of mind and ease of use it offers.


It was recently reported that Adam Kennedy, a former baseball player for the Anaheim Angels was arrested on Wednesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence by the California Highway Patrol. CHP reported that Mr. Kennedy was driving northbound on the 73 freeway in his pickup truck south of MacArthur Boulevard when CHP officers imitated a traffic stop at about 9:00 p.m. Subsequently, Mr. Kennedy was arrested.
Under California Vehicle Code section 23152(a) it is against the law for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug to drive a vehicle. Furthermore, California Vehicle Code section 23152(b) makes it unlawful for a person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. Mr. Kennedy will likely be charged with a violation of both Vehicle Code sections 23152(a) and 23152(b).


Get the best of both worlds in family outdoor fun with this Champion 2-Game Combo Set. Set up one net and play either volleyball or badminton. Comes with everything you need to get started, including net and poles with built-in scoring, 4 rackets and 2 shuttlecocks, volleyball and ball pump. Store at home or take it anywhere in the deluxe style carry bag.


I'd like to formally welcome my new Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer into my life. Lucky for me, my birthday and Hanukkah fall within a month of each other and family members are all too happy to get me one mega gift for both occasions. My sister, Jen, got this for me, and my world is now just a little brighter.
knew the first time I used the mixer, it had to be for something big. Of course, I found a recipe that required me to use the mixer TWICE...and it was awesome. I almost didn't know what to do while it was mixing. I literally just stared in awe.
J and 2 of his friends were going on a weekend man-cation and what better time to make a super rich dessert that I can sample and then send off with the boys and OUT of my house. I knew these were a success when I got a text that night telling me how half the tray was already gone...and this was after I was told I wouldn't hear from J because he was with "the guys"...win for me! Big thanks to Brandy's Baking for this awesome new recipe!
An important note, these bars need at least 3 hours-overnight of refridgeration. I didn't see that part until it was too late, so I had to send 95% ready bars off with the boys. This final picture came from J in the midst of them chowing down.
How difficult was this for Rachel? Not too hard & worth the work!
Line an 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper or fil allowing some overhang.
Spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Mix the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs until thoroughly combined.
Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Bake in oven for 6 mins.
Remove pan to a cookling rack.
Leave oven on while preparing the dough.
While crust is cooling, prepare chocolate chip cookie dough.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt and vanilla until smooth and thoroughly combined.
Mix in flour on low speed until mix is just incorporated.
Clean bowl and using your mixer again (stand mixer, use paddle attachment) cream together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Mix in the egg and vanilla on low until just incorporated.
Pour cheesecake batter into prepared crust.
Cover the top with the cookie dough.
Mash until top is completely covered using all the dough.
Bake for aprox 30 mins until the top feels dry and firm.
Give pan a gentle shake; nothing should move.
Move dish to a cooling rack allowing to cool completely.
Chill in fridge for 3 hours -over night.
Lift bars out by the overhang and cut into squares.


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Homelessness and COVID-19 – The Need for Alternative Shelter Tolerance
Montréal, June 3, 2020 – The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM), under the directive of the comité de coordination des mesures d'urgence de Montréal (CCMU), continues to dismantle tents used by people living in situations of homelessness in downtown areas and in surrounding neighborhoods, including around Cabot Square, Émilie Gamelin park, Mont-Royal park and Morgan park in Hochelaga. The Réseau d'aide aux personnes seules et itinérantes de Montréal (RAPSIM), the Table des organismes communautaires montréalais de lutte contre le sida (TOMS) and the Montreal Indigenous Community NETWORK (The NETWORK) join their voices to denounce this decision that will only further stigmatize the most marginalized people in our society while threatening their health and safety.
"To have an approach that is rooted in respect for human rights is to allow people to have the choice to protect themselves, to use available resources when they choose to, and to respect their personal lives. The dismantling of these tents is an oppressive act, which only disconnects them from their natural networks, rendering them even more isolated and even more prone to overdoses and violence within our communities" deplored Martin Pagé, director of the organization Dopamine and board member of RAPSIM and TOMS.
Tolerance that is necessary
Tents allow people who cannot access regular shelter services or who prefer not to use these notably because these are not adapted to their specific needs, to find some stability, and to limit their movements, which are recommended public health guidelines.
"Normally, people living in situations of homelessness are systematically displaced and expelled from public spaces to hold many events and festivals. Considering how these events have been cancelled and how public spaces are now much less busy because of the pandemic, the least would be to allow them to shelter themselves in a harm reduction perspective" said Annie Savage, interim director of RAPSIM.
Furthermore, it is worth noting that neither the city nor the SPVM can force people to use shelters and temporary accommodations put in place for COVID-19. Considering that some temporary accomodations put in place to deal with the pandemic encourage people to remain within nearly 24 hours a day, it is obvious that this model cannot be suitable for everyone.
Impacts on Indigenous community members living in the streets
At the Montreal Indigenous Community NETWORK, we have received reports of cases where the dismantling of camps is accompanied by police brutality. In fact, not only has there been aggressive behaviour in the process of camp dismantlement, but material possessions held by our community members living in situations of homelessness have been thrown into the garbage.
The NETWORK calls on the general public as well as public authorities to consider the importance of temporary camps for our Indigenous community members, for both ceremonial and shelter reasons, notably with an objective to not disturb the grounds or surroundings. Moreover, for those community members living far away from home, this type of temporary shelter may allow them to feel more at home and comforted during this time.
More importantly, the current pandemic situation brings to light particularly stressful moments for our First Nations, Inuit, and Metis community members who have previously experienced trauma concerning how governments have dealt with past health crises. The intensification of police interventions associated with the temporary camps contributes to the reliving of these traumatic experiences. The right to shelter is a fundamental right, especially in the context of a pandemic in which the primary recommendation is to self-isolate.
"This reflects another missed opportunity for our government officials to address the well-being of the community by working in tandem with Indigenous community members. Street workers and Indigenous-serving organizations are ready to implement all necessary measures to facilitate the safety and security of the temporary camps, in collaboration with the City of Montreal, the CCMU, and the SPVM.", reports Alexandre Huard, community organization supporter at the NETWORK.
Just like the City of Montreal, the NETWORK, TOMS, and RAPSIM are committed to leaving no one behind, to paraphrase and reiterate statements made on Monday[1] by Serge Lareault, Commissioner to people living in situations of homelessness.
About the organizations
The RAPSIM is a grouping of regional community organizations serving the homeless population. It has 110 members.
TOMS is a grouping of regional community organizations committed to combating HIV/AIDS.
The NETWORK supports the ecosystem of individuals and groups committed to improving the quality of life of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities living in the greater Montreal area.
Annie Savage – Interim Director, RAPSIM / annie.savage@rapsim.org
Marjolaine Pruvost – Coordinator, TOMS / coordo@toms-mtl.org
Alexandre Huard – Community Organization Support, NETWORK / alexandre@reseaumtlnetwork.com
[1] https://www.ledevoir.com/societe/579956/montreal-repit-de-courte-duree-pour-les-personnes-itinerantes
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Itinérance en temps de COVID-19 : Le RÉSEAU, le RAPSIM et la TOMS joignent leurs voix pour réclamer la tolérance des campements à Montréal
Financement des organismes communautaires : Il est temps d'enterrer les vieux préjugés
L'itinérance à Montréal – Au-delà des chiffres


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Q: How to access model in jquery The question here is very simple
This is my view
<%@ Control Language="C#"
    Inherits="System.Web.Mvc.ViewUserControl<GetmoreRevamp.BAL.Product>" %>
<link href="<%=Url.Content("~/Content/AddToCart.css")%>" rel="stylesheet"
      type="text/css" />
<link href="<%=Url.Content("~/Scripts/jquery-1.4.1.js")%>" type="text/javascript" />

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                         (Model != null && Model.ProductName != null ?
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<%}%>

This is my controller
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Web;
using System.Web.Mvc;
using GetmoreRevamp.WEB.Models;
using GetmoreRevamp.WEB.Models.BLLModels;
using System.Web.Security;
using System.Security.Principal;
using GetmoreRevamp.WEB.Utilities;
using GetmoreRevamp.BAL;

namespace GetmoreRevamp.WEB.Controllers
{
    public class CartController : Controller
    {
        //
        // GET: /Cart/
        public ActionResult Index()
        {
            return View("Cart");
        }

        [AcceptVerbs(HttpVerbs.Post)]
        public ActionResult AddToCart(Product product)
        {
            JsonResult result = new JsonResult();
            OrderHeader orderHeader =
                Session[Constants.CurrentlySessionOrderHeader] as OrderHeader;
            if (orderHeader == null)
            {
                orderHeader = new OrderHeader();
            }
            if (product != null && product.ProductGuid != null &&
                string.Equals(product.ProductGuid, string.Empty))
            {
                orderHeader.AddOrderLineItem(1, product);
                orderHeader.Calculate();
                Session[Constants.CurrentlySessionOrderHeader] = orderHeader;
                //Default redirection Must be changed when actual view is created
                result.Data = true;
            }
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            {
                //Default redirection Must be changed when actual view is created
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            }
            return result;
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"Product" is defined in bal. Product contains other business entities. What i simply want to do is to access the model with which view is binded in jquery and then post it to my action method in cart controller. i do not want to post the id of product. I want to post the actual model via jquery to my action method. I am a total newbie in this. so any help and most imp simple solution will be preferred

A: MVC matches field names to the business object in the action method, so if Product has a ProductID field, there should be a:
Html.TextBox("ProductID")

declaration, or use the TextBoxFor method in  MVC 2.  I'm pretty sure that's still how it works even when posting using JQuery.  The model binder handles the process of taking the form fields and passing them to the product object.  But, all of the fields have to be within the form that you are posting to the server, or you have to explicitly pass the parameters where you pass the tdata variable...
HTH.


Are we prepared if a disaster strikes?
As we approach the 10 year anniversary of the 2008 flood, we reflect on what we have learned about disaster preparedness and emergency response over the past decade.
The 2008 event has not been our only training ground — over the past few years, there have been a number of straight-line wind, tornado, and flash flood events in Linn County communities that have tested our resiliency. We have learned there are critical components to effective disaster response.
We know that many of our community's nonprofit organizations serve as much-needed immediate responders. Providing them with access to the funding and support they need to stay operational is essential. These nonprofits ensure our neighbors, and especially vulnerable populations, are clothed, sheltered and fed when the unthinkable happens.
We have learned that it is crucial for all communities in the county have a plan, be connected, and be aware of coordinated efforts. In Linn County, Linn Area Partners in Disaster (LAP-AID), a coalition of organizations that seeks to increase resilience and minimize the impact of emergencies and disasters, facilitates preparedness and response.
Nonprofit organizations and disaster networks are also significant during small-scale disasters — low attention events that have a substantial impact on individuals and businesses but are not declared disasters and therefore do not receive government aid.
For example, the 2014 flash flood in Cedar Rapids did not qualify for government recovery funds but people were still in need of assistance. Funders and area nonprofits collaborated to address residents' needs.
Similarly, the near-flood of 2016 proved that even when a large-scale disaster is avoided, the community may still need support to return to normal. Cedar Rapids businesses in the flood zone suffered damage and/or loss of business income, and many needed assistance in order to get up and running again. Private philanthropy worked with the business community to meet this need.
When disaster strikes, communities need to act fast. We know it is essential for emergency services and community resources to be able to address the needs of citizens immediately following a disaster, but what is less known is that the ability to raise funds to recover financially is also time sensitive. Research by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy demonstrates that most charitable donations following a disaster are made within the first few days. Communities that have developed a fundraising plan in advance of a disaster have an advantage over those that have not.
As we celebrate 10 years post-flood, it's essential to continue to build on what we have learned about how to best respond to and recover from disaster events. In looking forward, I hope we continue to develop active networks throughout Linn County to grow our collective capacity to respond to future disasters.
• Karla Twedt-Ball is senior vice president for programs and community investment at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and has led disaster preparedness initiatives at the foundation since the 2008 flood.


Lyons is an Ulster County man charged in the murder of Anthony Garro.
Seth Lyons just entered the courtroom. Authorities say Lyons, like Garro, was homeless at the time of Garro's death.
Assisting Kavanagh in the prosecution will be Lisa Vonderanko. I know that I have completely butchered her last name and I apologize. I will find out her last name during a break and correct it.
in case you aren't familiar with this case, Garro's body was found beneath a bridge on Elmendorf Street, near Broadway, about 9 a.m. on Nov. 29, 2017 by someone walking on a path that runs along the county-owned rail corridor in the city.
first one up, has been dismissed, and more are getting into line.
All 20 prospective jurors who asked to be excused, have been.
Read the papers, peeps! You need to know what's happening in your community!!
I do love however that everyone so far who has said they've read about it read it in the Daily Freeman. Keeping me gainfully employed!!
It is mindboggling to me (although probably not to those who know me) that in the four hours I've been in court and the two rooms I've been in since arriving, I've lost my extension cord. I mean how is that even possible?
Huh. Some of those who questioned in chambers but now dismissed are now being let go. Interesting.
Wow. No one in the first jury group selected knows anyone in either the DAs office or in the defense attorney's office or any of the potential witnesses.


SW Florida's Trusted Tree Service.
Tree Trimming & Tree Removal.
At Mathews Tree Service, we are a family owned and operated tree removal company that is proud to provide the highest quality of tree services in Englewood, Venice, Rotonda, North Port, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. Mathews Tree Service has the knowledge, equipment, and proper liability insurance required to service both residential and commercial property owners. Our crew specializes in tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding and chipping. When you hire our tree removal company, our tree crew will work their hardest to achieve your satisfaction.
Call Mathews Tree Service today if you are looking for a tree removal and maintenance company in Englewood, Venice, Rotonda, North Port, Port Charlotte or Punta Gorda. Our staff is here to help you in any way that we can. We have developed relationships with property managers, landscape companies, real estate agents, builders, and even insurance companies. Whether you need just tree trimming or a more hazardous tree removal.. we would be happy to answer any of your questions, and we would be more excited to schedule your appointment today!