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FILE - In this May 29, 2009, file photo, USA softball player Jessica Mendoza poses for a photo in the ESPN broadcast booth at the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City. Mendoza has been hired as a baseball operations adviser for the New York Mets while remaining a broadcaster for ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball." The move, announced Tuesday, March 5, 2019, is part of an increasing number of television commentators who also work for teams. (AP Photo/File)
Jessica Mendoza hired as Mets adviser but keeps ESPN job
NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Mendoza was hired as a baseball operations adviser for the New York Mets on Tuesday while remaining a broadcaster for ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball," part of an increasing number of television commentators who also work for teams. She will be involved in player evaluation,...
FILE - This June 11, 2010, file photo shows Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany, center, speaking about Nebraska leaving the Big 12 to join the Big Ten during a press conference in Lincoln, Neb., with Nebraska's athletic director Tom Osborne, left, and Nebraska Chancellor Harvey Perlman, right. Delany, one of the most influential figures in college athletics for three decades, will step down as Big Ten commissioner when his contract expires June 30, 2020. The Big Ten announced Delany's plans on Monday, March 4, 2019. The 71-year-old has been commissioner since 1989. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany will step down in June 2020
Jim Delany helped the Big Ten grow to 14 schools, launched the first athletic conference television network and helped construct the College Football Playoff while steadfastly protecting the league's relationship with the Rose Bowl. Over three decades, as Big Ten revenues soared under his...
FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2017 file photo, Robert Greenblatt poses in the press room at the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame Awards 27th Anniversary Gala in New York. WarnerMedia is hiring former NBC Entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt as chairman of its entertainment and direct-to-consumer divisions in a reorganization (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)
AT&T shakes up WarnerMedia to emphasize streaming
NEW YORK (AP) — Now that AT&T's $81 billion takeover of Time Warner is a done deal , the company is reorganizing its TV and movie businesses to emphasize streaming rather than cable TV networks. AT&T is bringing in a new executive as longtime HBO and Turner chiefs leave. It's also...
Longtime HBO CEO exits in wake of AT&T acquisition
LOS ANGELES (AP) — HBO's longtime chief executive is leaving the cable channel, less than a year after AT&T acquired HBO's parent company. In a memo to HBO staffers Thursday, Richard Plepler said it was the right time for him to leave. The memo was obtained by The Associated Press. During...
FILE - In this June 13, 2018, file photo, the logos for Time Warner and AT&T appear above alternate trading posts on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. A federal appeals court has blessed AT&T's takeover of Time Warner, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, defeating the Trump administration by affirming that the $81 billion merger won't harm consumers or competition in the booming pay TV market. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
US appeals court clears AT&T's $81B purchase of Time Warner
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday cleared AT&T's takeover of Time Warner, rejecting the Trump administration's claims that the $81 billion deal will harm consumers and reduce competition in the TV industry. The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington came in the...
FILE - In this March 23, 2007, file photo, Harvard Law School student, Sarah Isgur, poses at her desk at the Romney for President headquarters in Boston. CNN has hired a former spokeswoman for Attorney General Jeff Sessions for work on its political desk as 2020 elections coverage heats up, the network said Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Former Sessions spokeswoman joins CNN
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN has hired a former spokeswoman for Attorney General Jeff Sessions for work on its political desk as 2020 elections coverage heats up. The network says Sarah Isgur will help manage teams in the field and coordinate use of stories between the network's television and digital arms...
Correction: Sinclair-New Streaming Service story
NEW YORK (AP) — In a story Jan. 16 about Sinclair Broadcast's new streaming service, The Associated Press reported erroneously on the company's ownership of national television networks and channels. The company runs smaller national broadcasting networks such as TBD and Charge and also owns The T...
'Dancing With the Stars' no longer hopping for ABC
NEW YORK (AP) — The dance floor is thinning over at ABC. The Nielsen company says viewership is down for ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" franchise, which concluded its fall season on Monday with country radio host Bobby Bones beating Disney star Milo Manheim, actress Evanna Lynch and model Alexis...
Shareholders support major Australian media merger
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Shareholders have given final approval to the merger of television network Nine Entertainment and newspaper publisher Fairfax Media into an Australian media giant to be known only as Nine despite one shareholder's late bid to stop the deal. Antony Catalano is a former...
FILE - In this May 3, 2017, file photo, people leave the Farifax offices in Sydney, Australia. Australia's competition watchdog on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 approved the proposed merger of television network Nine Entertainment and newspaper publisher Fairfax Media into a media giant to be known only as Nine. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)
Australian watchdog approves Nine network, Fairfax merger
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's competition watchdog on Thursday approved the proposed merger of television network Nine Entertainment and newspaper publisher Fairfax Media into a media giant to be known only as Nine. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chair Rod Sims said the...


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A fire suppression system is any product designed to stop a fire from spreading. It gets the name suppression system as it aims to hold back the fire and the damage it may cause. Preventing the fire from spreading mitigates losses and allows time for emergency personnel to respond. One example of a fire suppression system is a fire sprinkler system. Clean agent and dry chemical systems, like those offered by Firetrace also qualify as fire suppression systems.
Special hazard fire suppression systems also exist that do not use water. These systems are unique in that they can deal with hazards where water could actually do more harm than good. Within fire science, there are several classes of fires: class A, B, C, D, and K. The cause of the fire will dictate what can put it out. Class A fires, for example, involve wood, and a sprinkler system would work well. A Class C fire, on the other hand, is an electrical fire and that would get worse by trying to suppress it with water. The specific environment will determine which hazard system will work best.
Types of Fire Suppression Systems
Engineered vs. pre-engineered fire suppression systems also need discussion. Engineered fire suppression systems will protect an entire room. Firetrace, for example, uses clean agents that are safe with electronics and can be inhaled without doing any harm to a person.
Pre-engineered systems are used to protect small compartments or micro-environments. Engine compartments and electrical panels are good examples of where these types of systems would provide protection. They are also useful for suppressing Class K (kitchen/cooking fires).
Fire suppression agents: Within pre-engineered fire suppression systems, there is a slew of agents that can be used. Class K systems typically have foam fire suppressants or other wet chemical agent options to help reduce the spread of the fire within the space. Engines, by contrast, are typically protected using ABC Dry Chemical powder, which can effectively suppress Class A, B, and C fires.
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Passive detection systems, including the Firetrace pre-engineered system, utilize pneumatic detection tubing that can be put on top of hazards. Since heat rises, it works to trigger the pneumatic detection tube. If the heat or fire comes in contact with the tube, the tubing will burst open at the point of contact. It causes a pressure change in the entire system and will tell the system to discharge its fire suppression agents. Agents you can use with these systems include carbon dioxide, dry chemicals, clean agents and foam suppressants.
Direct vs. Indirect Release Systems
How it works: In a direct release system, the suppressant will come through the hole in the tube directly. Direct release systems are recommended for electrical panel protection. That's because the direct release system does not rely on any metal components installed inside the electrical panel. Metal components, like nozzles, can cause electrical arc faults, which actually increase your fire risk. Because direct release systems rely entirely on the tubing, a plastic material, fire risk is reduced.
Indirect release systems are commonly used for vehicles and in CNC machines. These systems also carry international third party approvals, which means they've been tested to withstand and operate in challenging environments. With the direct system, it is difficult to determine if the tube or burst hole size is the same every time. With an indirect system, nozzle size and type is consistent, so performance is easier to measure. That means it is easier to ensure all safety requirements are being met. Indirect high-pressure (usually a CO2 system) and low-pressure systems often get used to get international approval and meet specific regulations.
While sprinkler systems are the most common type of fire suppression system, some applications require special hazard fire suppression systems that do not use water. These systems are unique in that they can deal with hazards where water could actually do more harm than good. Within fire science, there are several classes of fires: class A, B, C, D, and K. The fuel of the fire will dictate what can put it out. Class A fires, for example, involve wood, and a sprinkler system would work well. A Class C fire, on the other hand, is an electrical fire and that may get worse by trying to suppress it with water. In summary, the specific environment will determine which system will work best.
Pre-engineered systems are used to protect small compartments or micro-environments. Engine compartments and electrical panels are good examples of where these types of systems would provide protection. They are also useful for suppressing fires in CNC and EDM machines.
Firetrace pre-engineered fire suppression systems are available in two configurations: indirect release and direct release. Watch the video below to learn about the two different Firetrace pre-engineered fire suppression systems:
Detection options: A pre-engineered system usually comes in two forms or categories. The first is an active detection system, while the second is a non-electric detection system. Active detection requires an electrical power source, constantly seeking out heat or smoke. A non-electric detection system relies on zero electricity.
Non-electric detection systems, including the Firetrace pre-engineered system, utilize pneumatic detection tubing that can be installed inside and throughout hazards. Since heat rises, it works to trigger the pneumatic detection tube. If the heat or fire comes in contact with the tube, the tubing will burst open at the point of contact. It causes a pressure change in the entire system and will tell the system to discharge its fire suppression agents. Agents you can use with these systems include carbon dioxide, dry chemicals, clean agents and foam suppressants.
How it works: In a direct release system, the suppressant will come through the hole in the tube directly.
Common applications: Direct release systems are recommended for electrical panel and server rack protection.
Key benefits: The direct release system works well for protection of electrical hazards, because it does not rely on any metal components installed within an electrical enclosure. Metal components, like nozzles, can cause electrical arc faults, which actually increase your fire risk. Because direct release systems rely entirely on the tubing, a plastic material, fire risk is reduced.
How it works: An indirect release is when the tube acts as a detection device and, through the pressure change, tells the system to discharge the agent through other pipes and nozzles.
Common applications: Indirect release systems are commonly used for vehicles and in CNC machines.
Key benefits: Firetrace Indirect Release Systems have been independently tested and evaluated by the leading product performance testing agencies. They are UL Listed and FM Approved. Third party testing ensures that products consistently perform as expected and can tolerate environmental challenges like temperature change. Local and national fire codes, including those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) often recommend UL or FM approved systems.
Core Technology in the Tubing System
The Firetrace tubing system, with its focus on pressure and heat, is incredibly simple. This core piece of technology works in a reactive manner and can jump into action as soon as a fire is detected. The agents in use with the products will vary, but Firetrace offers branded clean agents only. Clean agents do not involve any clean-up work after discharge. Two main manufacturers of clean agents are Chemours and 3M.
Firetrace Detection Tubing
The red Firetrace Detection Tubing (FDT) is at the heart of the system. By routing the tubing throughout a special hazard, the system can detect a fire at its source. Under normal circumstances, the FDT detects a fire 10 times faster than traditional methods. Firetrace direct release and indirect release systems do not require electricity to operate and accurately detect fires even in the presence of dust, particulates, and other environmental challenges.
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Firetrace offers a range of suppression chemicals (agents), and our experts can identify the best agent for your application. We have strong partnerships with clean agent manufacturers, allowing us to offer both Chemours FM-200 or 3M Novec 1230 clean agents. We also offer ABC dry chemical, BC dry chemical, and carbon dioxide suppression systems.
Standard Industry Costs
There are several costs to consider with fire suppression systems, and prices can vary widely. The most obvious are the actual equipment costs, including the cost of the suppression agents. Often overlooked are the installation costs. Purchasing the system also means you need to have it installed and this can bump up the price. You may want to compare the price of an automatic fire suppression system to something simpler that may be able to do the job just as well, such as a fire extinguisher system.
A fire suppression system will typically cost in the thousands of dollars, while a fire extinguisher at a retail store is under $20. The downside of a fire extinguisher is that it will take a person physically sitting there, detecting the flammable, combustible element, and having to extinguish it in a high-pressure situation. In this case, you also have to consider the cost to human safety and peace of mind. With a fire suppression system, you do not need to worry if your manufacturing plant is still operating overnight with no one in its presence. The system will handle it automatically.
Automatic fire protection systems are popular choices for all types of buildings. They are pre-action against hazards. Firetrace systems work to detect and suppress fires as soon as they begin. The work they do, without any human intervention, can be the difference between the fire doing minimal, or extensive damage.
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Alex took us on a small excursion to Queens for some classic Italian. Though I had to order the veal as it called to me, the seared scallops looked amazing. So when I saw that scallops where on sale at Whole Foods, I knew exactly how to cook them. This is a great light meal for a warm summer night.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan on medium high. Coarsely chop the garlic. Sprinkle the scallops with the salt. Add the garlic to the pan and before it gets brown, place the scallops in the pan, flat side down. Don't over crowd the pan or the scallops won't sear properly. Sprinkle the scallops with the parsley and chili flakes. Once the first side is brown, flip the scallops over and sear the other side. Toss the spinach lightly with the balsamic vinaigrette and divide it between two plates. Once the scallops are fully cooked, divide them between the two plates and place on top of the spinach. If needed reduce the pan liquids a little bit, and pour the pan drippings over the scallops and spinach.


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Rock On! Kansas Making Tour Stop in Evansville
Barb Birgy Published: October 7, 2021
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Kansas is rolling into town like "Dust in the Wind". Their Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour will be at the Victory Theatre in Evansville. We have the presale code to get your tickets today!
Funny story! My brother-in-law is a HUGE fan of Kansas. He has seen them a ton of times all over the country. It was no surprise that when Kansas came to Evansville several years ago, my sister, brother-in-law, and two of their friends traveled from Michigan to see the show. Chris and I like Kansas, but it was the same night as Jason Aldean. Not, just Jason, but Kane Brown and my boyfriend, Chris Young were also there. Needless to say, my family went to Kansas and we went to see Jason Aldean. We met up and had some drinks after both of the concerts were over to share concert stories. We all had a great night enjoying some great music. Well, now you can have a great night too! Kansas is coming back to Evansville, and if you love some great classic rock, they won't disappoint.
Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour
Kansas is set to return to the Victory Theatre on their Point of Know Return Tour on February 3rd, 2022 at 7 PM. Downtown Evansville will be rocking so "Carry On Wayward Son" and get your tickets!
Tickets officially go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 8th at 10 AM. But wait. You can purchase them now with this exclusive pre-sale code. Just enter RETURN before 10 PM tonight and you can get some early bird tickets. Really good seats start at $46 (plus applicable taxes).
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Peering a block away up Indiana Street near Esprit Park, I noticed the telltale signs of an active construction site. From my current distance, I could make out a chain-link fence surrounding a large property containing bright orange plastic barricades, portable toilets, and refuse containers. Following a citywide trend, Dogpatch's residential development has blossomed in recent years and today several projects in the pipeline are either approved or nearing approval. I decided recently to drive through the area in search of any new development activities.
Compared to the glassy high-rises budding in SoMa's nascent Transbay and Rincon Hill neighborhoods, Dogpatch's new residential buildings are generally shorter and far less interesting from a design and engineering perspective. However, these structures are notable because they are continuing the locality's steady gentrification and adding a denser population to a historically small neighborhood.
The site I stumbled upon happened to be collectively referred to as 650 Indiana Street, a two building complex currently under construction by real estate developer Build Inc. Located between I-280 and Indiana Street, the property is approved for a 111 unit complex (16 BMR) spread over two five story buildings varying in height between 58 and 72 feet. At the time of my visit, most excavation looked to be completed with work focused on a 79 stall subterranean parking garage.
As the structures begin to rise, a reinforced concrete frame will extend up to the first floor and be followed by four additional stories erected with wood. Based on onsite signage Palisades Builders is the general contractor for constructing both buildings.
Unlike the fresh look of Stanley Saitowitz's 616 20th Street, architects Pfau-Long Architecture and Kennerly Architecture & Planning have penned a relatively less ambitious design for 650 Indiana Street. Boxy trapezoidal shapes, earthy tones, and pronounced horizontal lines hark back to popular home designs of the 1980's. We shouldn't be too hard on the architects, because when compared to the strength and flexibility of steel and concrete frames, there's only so much design experimentation that can be done with wood supportive structures.
The buildings' meager proportions over the relatively large lot do seem a bit myopic, especially since the city's insatiable demand for housing – and stratospheric rents – don't seem to be abating anytime soon. Despite the paucity in units, the new apartment complex should positively affect the local area by invigorating a lonely stretch of Indiana Street and complementing nearby Esprit Park with a new 8,900 square foot public plaza adjacent to the buildings.


Residents of Manthani did yeoman service to devotees thronging to the place, for them to have a dip in Godavari River during Pushkarams. Several representatives of various organisations took part in service activities during the event and drew appreciation from all quarters for their selfless services.
Mahavadi Vijaya, who runs a school for mentally challenged and a pen for cows in the village, said that she transported over 2,500 in her son's van from the parking place to Pushkaram ghats, for free in the past 12 days.
The 50-year-old woman transported at least 200 per day in the van. More importantly, volunteers who helped in transporting physically challenged and the aged on tricycles also helped them with their temple visits and darshans.


I noticed when I moved from the USA to Australia in 2012 that many more people had poor teeth. That meant both poor shape, and more yellow-ness. I also know that other people who plan to move to the USA get told by their dentists that might need more work, because Americans care more.
I don't know what the origins of this is, but it's real, and given American cultural hegemony, you can expect it to eventually spread to the rest of the world. I grew up in Canada, which is similar to the USA, and it was standard for teenagers to get braces. I don't think that this is the case in any other countries.
If May were an American, she'd likely be getting regular bleaching.
It may be the case that these two would not have made it if they had had teeth like Johnson.
I'm sure that she gets regular bleaching.
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I don't welcome that, as my teeth are one of few physical assets positively discerning me from most men.
I think that the relative importance of teeth is also greater now that we're in the online dating era.
When I see people with several pics and they have their mouth closed in each of them I always suspect bad teeth and swipe left. For me it's a deal breaker, at least if they are really bad.
I noticed that as well. Americans have perfect teeth. Is there some government scheme in place that ensures you get your teeth fixed at a young age?
Yes, its the way its going and we must adapt and play ball.
Coincidently I just had my own teeth whitened recently and I had one tooth reshaped because it was a little bit raised (and I wasn't going to wear a brace for one tooth).
Let me tell you that laser tooth whitening tends to hurt a fair amount. They told me before hand that nearly everyone suffers but I wasn't expecting it. You get shooting pains up your gums if you go longer than 20 minutes under the laser. It also continues to hurt many hours after its done. I'd say it hurts about as much as getting a tattoo done.
The end results is worth it though because it does look great when you have nice white teeth.
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There's no such government scheme, though it may be that government employees have good dental plans.
But you know what's more effective at transforming societies than government rules? Social norms.
I wish we had those social norms in Europe because I'm almost fighting with my girlfriend over this. It's always playful though, but she has a very hard time accepting that I whiten my teeth every two years or so.
She sees it as one of my most superficial pursuit, and she also knows about the freezing of my belly fat :p. I usually tell her: "It's just good grooming!" and then she will say "but it doesn't matter, no one cares about it!".
Yeah people don't care in the same manner that they don't care if you're bald(ing), you won't feel a direct impact on social interactions, it's not like people will roll their eyes at you or actively try to avoid you because it, but the more subtle negative treatments will be there.
It costs 30€ to refill my whitening gel and it's done in about a week, so of course I'm going to do it. It helps your aesthetics in general and it's one of the cheapest and easiest ways to mitigate the impact of your hair loss on your overall looks.
Well we have fluoride in the water some do actually consider that a govt scheme lol.
I started going to dentists 2x a year every year from a very young age.I want to say 6 or younger. It's standard here. I have naturally straight teeth but yeah if your teeth were crooked you got braces. Even a lot of lower middle class kids got braces. You had to be like welfare poor not to have braces.
First thing my immigrant dad did when he made money as a young man was cap all his teeth. I think even in 70s it cost him 10 grand.
Fluoride in the tap water. I'm not even kidding either.
Anyway, my teeth are so yellow cars slow down when I smile. Don't smoke/chew tobacco, guys!
There's a great scene in Dr. Strangelov, where the nutty general says that water fluoridation is part of a government conspiracy to lower the sperm counts of men.
We have fluoride in our tap water down here too.
Now I've gotta say.... in those photos posted by Afro_Vacancy of Presidents Obama and Trump, it seriously looks as though their teeth have been artificially whitened by photoshop.
Trump has veneers. Obama's teeth look natural.


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Q: How do I dynamically add an object to my Flex 3 Array Collection? I have thoroughly searched, but have not found an answer to this question. Maybe my question is wrong. I have a total of 30 Children on each Canvas child of my tabNavigator. The code works well for counting and iterating through the children, but when I attempt to add an item to my ArrayCollection, it all falls apart. Here's the code:
    private function addrNewDB():void {
        var q:int = 0;
        var t:int = tabNavigator.numChildren;

    while (q<t){
            var TNG:Array = tabNavigator.getChildren();

            var qnn:Array = TNG[q].getChildren() as Array;
            var gat:int = 0;
            var pat:int = TNG[q].numChildren;
            var newItem:Object = new Object();

            while (gat<pat){

                if (UIComponent(qunn[gat]) is CheckBox){
                    if (qunn[gat].selected == true){
                        var game:String = "Y";
                    }
                    else {
                        gm = "N";
                }
            Alert.show("gat: "+String(gat)+" | pat: "+String(pat)+"\n"+qnn[gat].id+" - "+qnn[gat].label+": "+gm);

            }
                gat++;
            }
        q++;
        }
    }

What's going on here is that I have tabs that are dynamically added at runtime with a button. Each tab has a canvas upon which are textboxes, labels, checkboxes, and a combobox. There are 30 items in total; seven of them are checkboxes.
I have set up this code to iterate through each child (component) of each Canvas child (pat) of each Tab(t) in my tabNavigator, determine if the component is a CheckBox, see if it is selected, and then Alert me for only the 7 CheckBoxes on each Canvas.
All of this works well. Where I run into a snag is when I attempt to add the new item to the HardwareItems ArrayCollection.
I think that I am just not getting the syntax right. When I try to place some code to add a new item to HardwareItems right after the Alert, it stops Alerting me after the first CheckBox, so I am assuming that it is running into an issue of some kind with the way I've been coding it.
What I would like is some help in correctly adding a new item to the HardwareItems array collection for each of the 7 checkboxes.
I have tried this:
HardwareItems.addItem({merch: lblMerchID.text,
                               item: qnn(gat).label,
                               manf: "",
                               have: gm,
                               requ: "",
                               qual: "",
                               location: "",
                               id: qnn(gat).id});

and this:
                newItem['merch'] = lblMerchID.text;
                newItem['item'] = qnn(gat).label;
                newItem['qual' = "";
                newItem['loc'] = "";
                newItem['id'] = qnn(gat).id;

                        HardwareItems.addItem(newItem);
                        HardwareItems.refresh();

and this too:
                newItem.merch = lblMerchID.text;
                newItem.item = qnn(gat).label;
                newItem.qual = "";
                newItem.loc = "";
                newItem.id = qnn(gat).id;

                        HardwareItems.addItem(newItem);
                        HardwareItems.refresh();

It's obvious that these are all incorrect ways to accomplish what I want, but I'm just trying anything. Incidentally, none of these coding atrocities threw any errors. When I tried them, though, I got one alert... the first CheckBox which is at 23 out of 30 items.
I've read up on all the documentation about ArrayCollection and Array syntax, and I guess I just don't get it. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

A: addItem() method should work anyway.
Please, make sure that you:

*

*initialize collection before filling it out:
HardwareItems = new ArrayCollection();

*initialize objects before filling it out:
newItem = {};
Anyway, remember, that ArrayCollection has a property 'source', which is actually an array.
So, instead of addItem you may use the push() method as following:
var HardwareItems:ArrayCollection = new ArrayCollection();
var newItem:Object = {};
newItem['merch'] = lblMerchID.text;
newItem['item'] = qnn(gat).label;
newItem['qual' = "";
newItem['loc'] = "";
newItem['id'] = qnn(gat).id;
HardwareItems.source.push(newItem);
HardwareItems.refresh();

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Have you ever thought about something you'd hate to end up becoming? Then you have to put a plan into action to stop it from happening. What is your worst fear? Can that fear motivate you into action?
I'm one of these women who has spent a lifetime struggling with weight. I'll lose weight. It might stay about the same for a few years, then it creeps back up, then repeat.
I've been about the same weight for the past 10 years. It might be up by 10 pounds, then come back down a few pounds. Forget the extra 10 pounds that comes and goes. I need to lose about 25 pounds. And if that extra pounds is on me? Well, I hate to say it. Losing 35 pounds or so would get me to about the right weight. But keeping it there is another story.
It is true. You lose weight. And then when you gain it back, you gain more back.
Like many others, I've tried following diet plans, I've taken weight loss supplements, and no change. Or maybe down half a pound to a couple of pounds. If I was going to have such a small weight loss, I'd probably have been able to do that on my own without spending $20 or $25 for supplements.
I'm a vegetarian. Well, no, I'm actually a pescatarian. I eat seafood, but generally I follow a plant-based diet. Sounds healthy enough, right? Well my downfall is sweet treats. I love chocolate. I love desserts. I love cookies. I love ice cream treats. You see the picture. If I wasn't a vegetarian and if I ate more fried foods, I'm sure my weight would be a lot higher. Same thing with being moderately active. If I wasn't getting exercise walking dogs, riding horses, and riding my bike, my weight would be creeping even higher.
We all know what we have to do to lose weight: eat less, exercise more.
I love my chocolates and desserts.
I hate having a muffin top. I'm uncomfortable with the extra weight around my middle. Even though I know it's unhealthy, I just can't stick with anything long enough to lose significant weight. I lack willpower.
Or do I really lack willpower? I've lost weight before.
My most successful weight loss program was the Beverly Hills Diet when I was about 25. I weighed about 125 and my weight dropped to 104 at the lowest. A few months ago I could only dream of being 125 pounds again! I'd be in a normal BMI. Now it's teasing me by doing the plateau thing in that area.
Getting back to the weight loss at age 25. For the next 10 years or so I stayed under 115 pounds. Then over the next 10 years I stayed under 125 pounds. I'm sure you get see the pattern. The last time I weighed under 120 pounds was in 2007. It took 10 years to pack on another 20 pounds plus.
This past summer I went in to see my doctor, something routine, I'm sure. I get my blood tested whenever I think to go in and ask for a requisition to check my iron levels. Or maybe arthritis. My rheumatoid arthritis levels are very high, though I don't have the pain or the symptoms of a person suffering from this awful immune disease. Yet. Maybe that's still ahead of me.
This time the doctor put in for a lot of other blood testing, I guess what you'd be requisitioned if you were going in for a physical. The clinic I go through only calls if there is something the doctor wants to discuss with the patient. I got the call. Nothing urgent, but the doctor would like to see me. It took me a few weeks to go in.
When I took time off work one morning and went to the clinic, it was a long wait so I left and went back to work, losing about 45 minutes pay for nothing thanks to the old time clock at work. A day or two later I went in to the clinic after work. There was a long wait, about 90 minutes, because only one doctor was in, but I got my name in and went for a walk. Stopped at Dairy Queen to try one of those new Jurassic Blizzards. Nothing to write home about. It wasn't very good. I regret it.
When it was my turn at the clinic, I saw a doctor I've never seen before. A nice woman who spent some time talking with me. Usually I'm in out in a few minutes after the doctor enters my room.
I got the old my rheumatoid arthritis levels are high. We discussed how I'd already seen a rheumatologist two years ago who ran a bunch of tests and is puzzled why my blood level shows I have it, but I have no other symptoms.
Then the doctor throws a shocker at me. She tells me my blood sugar is getting high. I'm still in the normal range, but I'm closing in on diabetes territory. I don't believe we discussed my actual weight, but she said if I lose weight that will help bring the blood sugar level down. She talked about willpower and portion control. I asked her about acupuncture and she seemed kind of dismissive, but if I wanted to try, and seeing as how my plan will pay for it, then go for it.
I don't want to be a diabetic. It seems like the only person who can stop that train wreck is me. I need to work on willpower and portion control.
For years many of my dinners and often lunches are salads. Every week I buy a bag of spinach and when it's gone I alternate with a bag of coleslaw. These I buy at a local produce store along with other fruits and vegetables so I can eat my 5 to 10 servings of fruit or vegetables daily.
I also eat good portions of junk food.
When I bought my car, one of the things the dealership was doing for me was putting on a new tire. It took a few weeks of me bugging them before we got it done. While I was in the service center I chatted with the man who booked me in. He told me he'd lost a lot of weight recently and mostly what he'd done was cut out potatoes, pasta, and bread from his diet. No easy feat for an Italian!
To make sandwiches that I eat several times a week, I always buy whole wheat breads, or make bread myself. Pasta I might eat a couple of times a month, and not usually with tomato sauce. Maybe a baked potato for lunch instead of a sandwich. If it worked for him, I can cut these items out of my meal plans for the most part too.
I haven't bought or baked bread in months. However, I've had the occasional sandwich when dining out. Check out my post about Crescent City for the scrumptious shrimp melt I had for dinner.
The acupuncture didn't work out for me. One visit plus supplements is close to half my monthly food budget.
So, what did I do? I cut all the sweet treats out of my diet. Except old habits die hard. After a few weeks I started sneaking the occasional treat.
It's all about moderation. Eat one cookie instead of five.
The doctor said to think of my dinner plate in sections. Half the plate is to be vegetable and the other two sections, one quarter of the plate each are protein and carbs. I'm pretty good at doing that. Half my plate is covered in spinach, a few baby carrots, maybe mushrooms or tomatoes, whatever I have at home. The protein is usually a can of tuna or maybe sardines or herring. At dinner I might rotate in a baked salmon or veggie burger, just the patty, no bun. The carbs? Usually crackers, no more than 60 calories worth. Sometimes a sweet potato or a couple of small nugget potatoes.
Breakfast? Either overnight fridge oats, maybe hot oats, sometimes a smoothie.
How's it going for me at work? I live a few minutes drive away so I always come home at lunch to get my dogs outside to potty and eat, so nobody at work really knows I'm doing anything different. I didn't bring in Halloween candy this year. That might have been noticed but nobody mentioned it.
One day a co-worker bought a dozen donuts from Tim Hortons and kept telling me to grab one. I checked them out and my favorite Bavarian Cream wasn't in the box. Normally I would just grab another donut. Ironically the Bavarian Cream is the lowest calorie donut at Timmy's. Anyway I mentioned something like too bad my favorite donut isn't in the box, and I just had lunch and I'm pretty full right now, so I don't need a donut. That worked once. She's very sweet and has come in twice since then with a box of assorted donuts, specifically asking the staff to make sure a Bavarian Cream is put in the box. So I feel obligated to take it.
And oh yes, it is delicious!
I have very generous co-workers who bring me my favorite chocolate bar – Mr. Big. So far I've eaten one – really hungry that day! – and it was a two pack, so good on me for only eating one. Mostly the Mr. Bigs are taking up space in my freezer and I have two in my desk right now – coming home soon to freeze!
At the two month mark, and down about 15 pounds, I returned to the clinic because the doctor gave me a requitision for more blood work after 6 weeks. They didn't call me, but I went in anyway. The doctor I saw, who I've seen many times when I go in, noticed the blood sugar wasn't checked off, so I got another requisition and back for more blood work. Ouch! I didn't get a call, so I'm hoping that means the blood sugar has dropped. Or at least hasn't climbed. I feel healthy, so I hate to just go in and see what my blood results are when the doctor's office didn't feel they necessitated a consultation.
After a little more than 3 months of monitoring my weight I've lost 25 pounds. I might have lost a couple of pounds before I started keeping track on a spreadsheet.
In an upcoming post I'll be sharing what I've been eating to help with weight loss and some of the yoga videos on Youtube that I've been doing for exercise.
Have you found fear to be a good motivator whether it's for weight loss or something else in your life?


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REST OF Tonight Cloudy. Light snow after midnight. New snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Temperatures nearly steady in the upper 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Sat Cloudy. Light snow in the morning, then a chance of light snow and a chance of flurries in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of measurable precipitation 90 percent.
Carol Stream temperatures for today from 1:00 AM to 11:15 PM Fri, Jan 15th 2021.
The following chart reports hourly Carol Stream temperature today (Fri, Jan 15th 2021). The lowest temperature reading has been 26.06 degrees fahrenheit at 11:11 PM, while the highest temperature is 33.98 degrees fahrenheit at 3:52 PM.
Carol Stream humidity today from 1:00 AM on Fri, Jan 15th 2021 until 11:15 PM.
The following chart shows hourly Carol Stream humidity today (Fri, Jan 15th 2021). The lowest humidity reading has been 74.6 percent at 3:55 PM, while the highest recorded humidity is 92.91 percent at 5:15 PM.
Carol Stream barometric pressure today from 1:00 AM on Fri, Jan 15th 2021 until 11:15 PM.
The following chart outlines hourly Carol Stream barometric pressure today (Fri, Jan 15th 2021). The lowest barometric pressure reading has been 29.39 inHg at 5:00 AM, while the highest recorded barometric pressure is 29.59 inHg at 8:05 PM.
Carol Stream wind speeds today from 1:00 AM on Fri, Jan 15th 2021 until 11:15 PM.
The following chart displays hourly Carol Stream wind speed today (Fri, Jan 15th 2021). The lowest wind speed reading has been 3mph at 5:19 PM, while the highest observed wind speed is 12mph at 1:00 AM.
Carol Stream wind gusts today from 1:00 AM on Fri, Jan 15th 2021 until 11:15 PM.
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Carol Stream rain amount today from 1:00 AM on Fri, Jan 15th 2021 until 11:15 PM.
The following chart reports hourly Carol Stream precipitation today (Fri, Jan 15th 2021). The lowest precipitation recorded has been 0.001in. during the hour of 10:55 AM, while the highest amount is 0.001in. during the hour of 10:55 AM.
Carol Stream dew points today from 1:00 AM on Fri, Jan 15th 2021 until 11:15 PM.
The following chart displays hourly Carol Stream dew points today (Fri, Jan 15th 2021). The lowest dew point reading has been 23 degrees fahrenheit at 11:05 PM, while the highest dew point is 30.92 degrees fahrenheit at 3:52 AM.
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Richard J. Luniewski, a long-time resident of Gallupville, died on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 in Vero Beach, Florida. He was 78.
Born on April 23, 1940, he was the son of the late Alexander and Estella Luniewski Sr. He graduated from Schoharie Central School and Cobleskill College with a degree in horticulture and greenhouse management.
He worked for Union College for over 25 years and ran Rundy Cup Meadow in Gallupville. As a young man, he enjoyed gardening, raising and showing bluetick coonhounds, and hunting raccoons for the local farmers. As he matured, he loved going to auctions, garage sales, and flea markets with Jann, his wife of 29 years.
When they moved to Florida, he fell in love with the beautiful blue skies, the warm weather, and the laidback friendly people.
He is survived by his wife, Jann Downing Bolton, and two stepchildren, Christopher Paprocki and his wife, Andrea, of Rochester, New York and their two sons, Steven Paprocki and Jordon Paprocki as well as two great-granddaughters, Olivia and Layla of Denver, Colorado, and Karen Bolton Bedell and her husband, Mark, and their two sons, Erick Bedell and Joshua Bedell — all of Averill Park, New York.
He is also survived by his three sisters, Jeanne Stevens and her husband, Phil, Sandra Kelsch, and Marcia Adams and her husband, Tom; by his uncle, Chester Rukat; and by numerous nephews and nieces, including a special niece, Tina Kelsch.
His brother, Alexander Luniewski, and his wife, Doris, died before him, as did his sister, Antonia Bogardus and her husband, Bernard.
At the request of the family, there will be no services or visiting hours.
Arrangements are by the Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach. Mourners wanting to send the family a message or share a story may go to Mr. Luniewski's memorial page at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.
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After surgery, pain and sensitivity may be moderate to high, but is typically relieved with over-the-counter medication or short-term prescribed pain killers.
In cases where periodontal surgery is needed, gum tissue is almost always receded so that it no longer covers the entire tooth root or reaches high enough up on the tooth to attach well and maintain tooth stability. Teeth can become loose, and the goal of surgery will be to rebuild lost gum tissue on a clean foundation. Using a technique called flap surgery, a periodontist or oral surgeon will cut back areas of the gums needing restoration, and while the gum tissue is flapped back, the exposed parts of teeth can be deep cleaned and treated with bacteria-killing topical agents.
Because periodontitis, or gum disease, causes the gums to pull away from teeth, plaque and bacteria are drawn to the open, moist pockets between teeth and gums. The body then sends cells to fight the infection, and these natural fighters often destroy bone and tissue along with the infection. Cleaning away the buildup in the pockets allows for a clean slate to build upon. A numbing agent or local anesthesia may be used for flap surgery, and a periodontist may recommend taking pain relievers prior to the procedure to reduce pain during and after as well.
Once flap surgery is completed and roots have been debrided, the flaps are either sutured or stitched up to heal or a second surgical procedure may be necessary. If bone loss is advanced, flap surgery might include bone and tissue grafting as well. Bone may be smoothed, or recontoured, along its sides and synthetic or natural bone with be grafted in and given time to attach. Bone growth actually can occur through surgical grafting, and proteins, which promote bone regeneration naturally, also can be used to encourage bone generation.
Gum tissue, however, has a limited ability to heal or regrow. Once gum tissue is lost, it is irreversible. After bone grafts are set in place and healing is progressing or complete, a procedure called guided tissue regeneration can begin. Soft tissue doesn't actually regenerate out of nowhere, but it can be taken from other areas (usually from the roof of the mouth) and grafted in places where gum tissue has receded and roots may be exposed. Sometimes a piece of material similar to mesh is placed between the hard tooth or bone surface and the gum tissue, and the new tissue regrows and connects around the tooth. Another method is to remove a portion of tissue, which is also called a flap, from another site and then to graft it underneath the remaining, receded tissue. The new tissue is placed above the area of recession to cover exposed root areas and is stitched to the tissue around the tooth [sources: AAP; CUCDM].
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Anna Gay, freshman, wouldn't have imagined being in journalism, but that's where she ended up. "I have always enjoyed writing," Gay said.
"I was forecasted into weight training, but switched out of it before the school year began," Gay said. "Weight training isn't my thing. When I found out that I was put into journalism, I was excited to be put in a different class that I wouldn't have thought of on my own."
"Writing for a class or for a project has always been easy for me since I can just share with the teacher," Gay said. "Sharing my work with my peers has always made me uncomfortable, so taking journalism is a bit of a stretch."
Gay is excited for journalism and what's to come in the school year. Gay went to elementary school in Southern California, and then went to Athey Creek Middle School. "I was ready for middle school and moving because my family and I are from Oregon," Gay said.
School has been something that Gay enjoys and excels in. She enjoys the social aspect of school because she is an only child. "School is fun for me because I usually don't struggle with learning," Gay said. "I'm a good listener and I make sure that I have time to study."
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By the end of the semester, I will have grown in my grades and have goten cought up in my credits.
Step 1. One way that could help me achieve this goal is studying and paying attention.
Step 2. Another way is not be shy and ask for help if I do not undertsand something.
step 3. Also turn in assignments on due date which will be complete also.
My English Goal is to get on the path to success and stay there not be slacking like I have been.
Step 1. I will keep up on my homework and also bell work.
Step 2. I will take notes when needed to help my self understand and also to remember to do the objective.
step 3. I will try not to be distracted easly and be rejecting all distractions as much as I can.
My High School goal is to graduate with exccelling grades and graduate on time and not a seconed year senior.
Step 1. I wil study onthings i need to know and need help on.
Step 2. I will take tutors if needed and not be shy and reject it.
Step 3. I will take test over if not excelled to a standord of 75% or higher.
My goal for after High school is to have already a small time job and head of to college.
Step 1. I will apply for a job thats best fit for a guy my age and hopefully meet their standards to be able to work their.
Step 2. I will apply to ASU with a big tution.
Step 3. I will pay for my classes and try and major in art.
My personal growth goal is to be more social and to get grades I can be proud of and not ashamed of.
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Step 3. I will excell with my skill in my classes and not be easly distracted by other people.
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I don't know about you, but I never bother about pre-season games. I fail to see why I should take time off work and fork out my hard earned money to watch what are essentially training sessions to get the players match fit.
There is nothing at stake and I fail to feel elated even if a City XI beats Sea Palling Reserves 15-0, or if we thrash a Dritte Liga team I've never heard of like Rot Weiss Hotfrankfurterflippers 8-1.
It was therefore with some trepidation that I set off for Wigan. During the last two seasons our first games of the season had promised so much and delivered a 1-7 home defeat to Colchester and a 2-3 reverse at home to Watford. Both games were certainly eventful and even enjoyable in parts, but I was acutely aware of the statistic that City hadn't won on the opening day of the season for eight years.
Never mind. This was different. Norwich are back! We are Premier League! It was my first visit to Wigan and I was determined to enjoy it and to wave the Canary flag. For me the road to Wigan Pier began with a phone call to the Carra Rud Ticket Office to secure my match ticket to join the other 4.499 members of the Yellow Army.
I then navigated my way from London to Wigan by rail via Euston, Milton Keynes, Coventry, Birmingham, Crewe and Warrington. Euston was awash with Liverpool fans optimistic that for them this season would be better than last. My train was full of people dressed as pirates (complete with parrots), spacemen, and dinosaurs. They were all in fancy dress because they were going to watch the Test Match at Edgbaston, and delighted that India had not completely capitulated in the first two days. Tickets for the last day of the Test were changing hands for 34 pence apiece.
Finally the train arrived at Wigan North West and I joined the throng of Canary fans drinking in the beer and the pre-match atmosphere in the town centre. The locals were friendly, and there was neither a rioter nor a looter in sight.
After a couple of pints it was but a short walk to the brand new DW stadium. It was my first visit to the DW and I was quite impressed. The stadium is spacious, clean, and the view of the pitch was unimpaired. And all for a mere �20! The toilets were clean and the pies too were good, and inexpensive. Even the weather was kind.
The away end was full and there was much speculation amongst the City fans about which members of our newly enlarged squad would make the starting line up, be on the bench, or omitted completely.
Our players came out onto the pitch to warm applause. Ward and Vaughn were injured. Chrissy Martin, Lappin, Smith, Wilbraham and Drury were the unlucky ones left out. The back four was Russell Martin, Tierney, Whitbread, and de Laet. Crofts, Surman, Fox and Wes were the diamond in midfield. Holt and Morison were up front. Johnson, Jackson, Bennett, Pilkington and Naughton were on the bench with Rudd.
Both sides moved the ball around confidently in the opening stages, and both looked comfortable on the ball without creating many clear cut chances. Fox was booked within the first thirty seconds for a crunching tackle, and Morison had to leave the field for stitches after a clash of heads. With 20 minutes gone Wigan took the lead. Their Argentinian striker Di Santo dispossessed de Laet about 40 yards out and as he ran on towards the goal, de Laet tried to run back to atone for his mistake. He did make the tackle, but the referee blew for a penalty and Watson converted the spot kick.
The lead lasted until first half injury time. Morison charged down the right wing, and the Latics' Omani international keeper could only parry his fierce cross. Wes was perfectly positioned to lash the rebound into the roof of the net for a well deserved equaliser.
Both sides had chances in the second half but there was no further score. After 70 or so minutes, Lambert brought on three subs and changed our shape. Barnett replaced Whitbread who had taken a knock. Bennett and Pilkington came on for Surman and Morison to add width down both flanks, thus proving that our manager was keen to take the three points if possible.
So what was billed as our first relegation six-pointer is over. A draw was a fair result. Either side could have won it and will probably be disappointed that they did not. Neither side displayed that sharpness that comes with regular games and both will rue some errors and misplaced passes. But there were several plus points for Norwich. I know that Wigan are not exactly Barcelona in disguise, but Whitbread was really solid at the back. Our new boys Morison, Bennett and de Laet (who more than made up for his error) all showed that they will be real assets to the club. Our established players, including Grant Holt, showed that they can cope at this level, which will boost their confidence.
They can only benefit from more cohesion, more sharpness, and more understanding of each other's play as they come to terms with the demands of the next few matches during the next few weeks. If we can get our first win soon, this will I hope prove, not least to the players themselves, that they can cope with the tougher tests to come in this division.
City will be pleased with the first goal and first point in the Premier League. The Canaries sit proudly in fifth place at the end of the first weekend of the season. And we have not lost in the Premier League since May 2005 - over six years ago!
PS I eventually found the Pier at Wigan. It consists of a couple of once dark satanic mills recently converted into luxury apartments and high class gastro pubs (in Wigan that means that they serve mayonnaise as well as ketchup with the chips. Plastic forks are optional). Both the apartments and the gastro pubs seemed empty and devoid of atmosphere - rather like the home seating areas in the DW stadium.


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Q: Why is my C# string not affecting my stored procedures IF statements? I'm using T-SQL and this is one of my stored procedures as you can read, depending on what my parameter (@para_type) is either Employee or Consultant, the following statements will execute and triggers will be upon fired. The stored procedure is working when it's executed in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
Where I enter the following:
 execute update_person @para_salary = 800, @para_ssn = 17,
                       @para_companyName = 'Ikea',@para_expdate = '20201230',
                       @para_type = 'Consultant', @para_officeId = 2

But then in my C# Winforms code, I use a textbox to fill the  parameter for T-SQL (@para_type). It is not affecting my stored procedure's IF statements. I've debugged it in C# and everything is executed accordingly but my stored procedure won't do what is programmed for.
Stored procedure:
create procedure update_person
    @para_salary varchar(25),
    @para_ssn int,
    @para_companyName varchar(25),
    @para_expdate date,
    @para_type varchar(10),
    @para_officeId int
as
begin
    if @para_ssn is null
        print('Please enter a value for (ssn)')
   else if @para_type = 'Employee'
        delete from consultant
        where ssn = @para_ssn

   update person
   set flag = @para_type
   where ssn = @para_ssn

   update employee
   set salary = @para_salary
   where ssn = @para_ssn

   if @para_type = 'Consultant'
        delete from employee
        where ssn = @para_ssn

   update person
   set flag = @para_type
   where ssn = @para_ssn

   update consultant
   set companyName = @para_companyName, expdate = @para_expdate
   where ssn = @para_ssn

   update works_at
   set officeId = @para_officeId
   where ssn = @para_ssn
end

C# Winform the view:
public void initializeComboBoxes()
{
     var arr1 = new string[] { "Employee", "Consultant" };

     foreach (var item in arr1)
         add_person_combobox.Items.Add(item);

     add_person_combobox.SelectedIndex = 0;

     foreach (var item in arr1)
         update_person_combobox.Items.Add(item);

     update_person_combobox.SelectedIndex = 0;
}

private void lblTimer(int i)
{
    var t = new Timer();

    t.Interval = i;

    t.Tick += (s, e) =>
        {
            ResponseLbl.Text = "";
            t.Stop();
        };

    t.Start();
}

private void update_person_btn_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(update_person_salary.Text))
    {
        update_person_salary.Text = "0";
    }

    if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(update_person_CoName.Text))
    {
        update_person_CoName.Text = "Lund Consulting AB";
    }

    int ssn = Convert.ToInt32(update_person_ssn.Text);
    string type = update_person_combobox.SelectedItem.ToString();
    int salary = Convert.ToInt32(update_person_salary.Text);
    string comName = update_person_CoName.Text;

    int officeId = update_person_officeId.SelectedIndex + 1;
    DateTime expdate = update_person_expDate.Value.Date;

    if (ctrl.update_person(salary, ssn, comName, expdate, type, officeId) == true)
    {
        ResponseLbl.ForeColor = System.Drawing.Color.Green;
        ResponseLbl.Text = "Succesfull";
        lblTimer(3000);
    }
    else
    {
        ResponseLbl.ForeColor = System.Drawing.Color.Red;
        ResponseLbl.Text = "Failed";
        lblTimer(3000);
    }
}

C# data access layer
public bool update_person(int ssn, int salary, string companyName, DateTime expdate, string type, int officeId)
{
    try
    {
        con.Open();

        cmd = new SqlCommand("update_person", con);
        cmd.CommandType = System.Data.CommandType.StoredProcedure;

        cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@para_ssn", ssn);
        cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@para_salary", salary);
        cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@para_companyName", companyName);
        cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@para_expdate", expdate);
        cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@para_type", type);
        cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@para_officeId", officeId);

        cmd.ExecuteNonQuery();
        con.Close();

        return true;
    }
    catch (SqlException e)
    {
        Console.WriteLine("error: " + e.Message);
        con.Close();
        return false;
    }
}

A: you are missing BEGIN and END in blocks of your procedure..
BEGIN
 if @para_ssn is null
    print('Please enter a value for (ssn)')
else if @para_type = 'Employee'
    BEGIN
      delete from consultant where ssn = @para_ssn

      update person set flag = @para_type where ssn = @para_ssn
      update employee set salary = @para_salary where ssn = @para_ssn
     END
else if @para_type = 'Consultant'
    BEGIN
      delete from employee where ssn = @para_ssn
      update person set flag = @para_type where ssn = @para_ssn
      update consultant set companyName = @para_companyName, expdate = @para_expdate where ssn = @para_ssn
      update works_at set officeId = @para_officeId where ssn = @para_ssn
    END
END


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Media Release: 'Oh What a Night' you'll have with New Jersey Nights!
DIRECT from the USA the international smash hit show New Jersey Nights takes to Eden Court's stage on Sun 10 – Wed 13 Feb as part of their world tour!
New Jersey Nights is a spectacular celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and takes the audience on a nostalgic musical journey through the career of one of the biggest selling groups of all times.
From the back street studio in New Jersey where it all began, this vibrant production includes all of The Four Seasons' greatest hits, including Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You, Oh What A Night, Sherry, Rag Dolls, Big Girls Don't Cry, Walk Like A Man and so much more.
The production features an award winning cast of singers, dancers and a rockin' on-stage band. Audiences go crazy for the show with sold out signs at theatres everywhere.
New Jersey Nights is one of the most popular Four Seasons tributes in the world today. With record breaking ticket sales and first class critical reviews, this record breaking show is a must see!
Don't miss New Jersey Nights!
For more information or to book call the Eden Court Box Office on 01463 234 243, visit www.eden-court.co.uk, or pop in to see them.
For further information, interview requests or to arrange picture opportunities, please contact Eden Court Marketing Department / marketing@eden-court.co.uk / 01463 239 841
Eden Court is the largest multi-arts venue in Scotland. It re-opened in November 2007 following an extensive redevelopment programme, which saw the addition of two purpose built cinemas, a brand new flexible second theatre space and two dance and education studios.
Eden Court is the only theatre in Scotland to offer Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) courses in Drama and Dance. These are extracurricular courses, which offer pupils from across Highland the opportunity to study at Eden Court for an SQA Higher Dance, Drama or Intermediate 2 exams. Aside from Eden Court, there is only one school in the Highlands where pupils can sit SQA Higher Drama exams.
MEDIA RELEASE posted by Eden Court Theatre. You too can post media releases (aka press releases) on allmediascotland.com. For more information, email here.
Contact: Teresa Bendoris
Email: marketing@eden-court.co.uk
Website: http://www.eden-court.co.uk
By EdenCourt · January 28, 2013 at 16:30 · Comments Off
Eden Court · Art (excl otherwise stated) · Inverness and North (postcodes IV, HS, KW and ZE)


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A STRIKING DETACHED GRADE II LISTED HALF TIMBERED COUNTRY HOUSE SITUATED IN AN EDGE OF VILLAGE LOCATION WITH SUPERB VIEWS ACROSS OPEN COUNTRYSIDE COMPRISING FOUR BEDROOMS (TWO EN SUITES), THREE PRINCIPAL RECEPTION ROOMS, AMPLE DRIVEWAY PARKING, DETACHED STONE BUILT GARAGE, CARPORT, WORKSHOP AND BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY THREE ACRES INCLUDING A TENNIS COURT AND WOODLAND.
Woodmans enjoys a convenient position almost equidistant between the two villages of Bosbury and Cradley. The popular village of Bosbury has a primary school, church, village hall and public house and Cradley itself includes a doctor's surgery, a butchers shop with a general stores and another primary school. Ledbury is approximately 4 miles away and has a wide range of facilities and amenities including a mainline railway station. The M50 motorway is four miles to the south of Ledbury. The property is strategically placed for access to a number of major centres including the cities of Worcester (12 miles), Hereford (17 miles), Cheltenham (32 miles), Birmingham (44 miles) and the town of Malvern (7 miles). In Malvern itself there is an excellent range of facilities including Waitrose supermarket, shops and banks, the renowned theatre and cinema complex and the Splash leisure pool and gymnasium. Malvern also has two railway stations and Junction 7 of the M5 motorway at Worcester is only about ten miles away. The area is also renowned for its educational facilities including a variety of highly regarded primary state and private schools (notably Malvern College and Malvern St James School as well as The Downs and Elms Preparatory Schools).
Believed to date back to the 17th century, Woodmans is a striking detached Grade II Listed country house which has been extended by the current owners in both the early 1980's and 1990's to create the family home that it is today. Stepped in history, the house has a wealth of period features including a half timbered and rendered façade, exposed ceiling and wall beams throughout and a number of original leaded windows with ornate monkey tail handles and openings. The accommodation on the ground floor boasts an impressive drawing room with a dining area, which enjoys a view across the grounds from every aspect. The drawing room opens into the sun room, which forms part of one of the extensions and benefits from newly painted wooden double glazed windows and patio doors. There is also a study with a separate cloakroom and a snug, which serves as a cosy evening room with a distinctive fireplace and inset wood burning stove. Both of these rooms lead into the breakfast kitchen, which also benefits from having been extended and provides ample space with further potential. A staircase with wooden balustrades leads to the first floor giving access to four bedrooms (two with en suites) and a family bathroom.
One of the great strengths of Woodmans is its wonderful setting enjoying an edge of village location surrounded by the beautiful Herefordshire countryside with far reaching views toward the Malvern Hills. The grounds of Woodmans extend to approximately three acres comprising manicured lawns with areas of natural wild garden and fine mature trees. The house sits almost within the middle of the grounds and has been designed to make the most of its position with a number of strategically placed seating areas to follow the sun as it moves around. For those who enjoy outdoor pursuits there is also a tennis court.
The rooms with approximate dimensions are as follows:
Ceiling light, feature exposed ceiling and wall beams, useful understairs storage cupboard. Stairs to first floor. Doors to
Dining Room 4.03m (13ft) x 3.46m (11ft 2in)
Front and rear facing windows, double glazed patio doors onto an attractive paved seating area, feature exposed ceiling and wall beams. Open through to
Drawing Room 4.03m (13ft) x 3.46m (11ft 2in)
Bright and airy room with windows overlooking the garden, double glazed patio doors leading to outside. Feature exposed ceiling and wall beams, striking built in bookcase, cast iron Coalbrooke wood burning stove with a tiled hearth, telephone point. Door leading to
Sun Room 2.66m (8ft 7in) x 5.11m (16ft 6in)
Flooded with natural light through a bank of double glazed windows and patio doors enjoying a wonderful outlook across the garden and adjoining countryside. Recessed spotlights, tiled floor.
Snug 4.18m (13ft 6in) max x 5.50m (17ft 9in) max
L-shaped room currently used a snug/evening room with original crittall windows overlooking the garden, feature exposed ceiling and wall beams, fireplace with wooden mantle and tiled hearth with inset Clearview wood burning stove, TV point, telephone point. Door to Kitchen (described later).
Study 3.35m (10ft 10in) x 4.80m (15ft 6in)
Windows overlooking the garden, door to outside. Ceiling light, radiator, central heating thermostat, built in bookcase and shelving, exposed floorboards. Door to
Window, ceiling light, low level wc, wall hung wash hand basin with tiled splashback, coat hooks and shelving.
Breakfast Kitchen 5.78m (18ft 8in) x 4.88m (15ft 9in)
Spacious breakfast kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of floor and wall mounted units with tiled work surface over and tiled surround. Integrated eye level Neff OVEN and GRILL, AEG electric induction HOB, space for fridge, space for freezer, space for dishwasher, space for washing machine, double stainless steel sink drainer unit. Ceiling lights, feature exposed wall beams, three radiators, plinth radiator, TV point, telephone point, tiled floor. Door to outside.
First Floor Landing
Feature exposed ceiling and wall beams, ceiling lights, access to loft space. Walk in storage cupboard with two hot water cylinders, slatted shelving and light. Doors to
Master Bedroom 7.33m (23ft 8in) max x 5.37m (17ft 4in) max
L-shaped room. Bright and airy dual aspect bedroom with double glazed windows enjoying far reaching views toward the Malvern Hills and across adjoining countryside. Access to loft space, exposed wall beams, radiator, TV point, comprehensive range of built in wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving. Door to
Double glazed window with views across adjoining countryside. White suite comprising panel bath with tiled surround and Mira shower over with raindrop shower head, low level WC, Heritage pedestal wash hand basin with mirror over and vanity lights. Recessed spotlights, extractor fan, radiator, electric Dimplex heater, airing cupboard with slatted shelving, matching built in cupboard with further shelving.
Bedroom 2 4.16m (13ft 5in) x 3.85m (12ft 5in)
Dual aspect enjoying far reaching views towards the Malvern Hills and across adjoining countryside, feature exposed ceiling and wall beams, radiator. Door to
Window overlooking the garden, suite comprising panel bath with tiled surround and electric Triton thermostatic power shower over, low level WC, wall hung wash hand basin with mirror over and vanity lights, shaver socket. Recessed spotlights, access to loft space, traditional savoy heated towel rail radiator, built in cupboard with hanging rail, shelving and storage cupboard above.
Bedroom 3 3.56m (11ft 6in) x 2.92m (9ft 5in)
Window overlooking the garden, feature exposed ceiling and wall beams, radiator.
Bedroom 4 2.48m (8ft) plus bookcase x 2.58m (8ft 4in)
Currently used as an office. Window overlooking the garden, feature exposed wall beams, radiator, built in bookcase with storage cupboards above.
Window overlooking the garden, suite comprising panel bath with hand held shower attachment and tiled surround, low level WC, wall hung wash hand basin with tiled splash back and mirror over, shaver socket. Recessed spotlights, exposed wall beams, radiator.
The property is approached by a long sweeping gravelled driveway flanked on either side by large areas of lawns, mature shrubs and some particularly fine trees. The drive leads to a generous area of parking for several vehicles and to a wooden carport with an adjoining workshop, which has ample shelving, power and light. Adjacent to here there is a wood store, chicken pen and a vegetable patch. There is also a detached stone built GARAGE, which has the benefit a separate access from the road, with power and light. The grounds of Woodmans extend to approximately THREE ACRES and comprise vast areas of lawns with various colourful borders of spring bulbs and mature planting. An attractive patio area sits adjacent to the kitchen where there is a boiler cupboard housing a Worcester gas fired boiler (approx. 5 years old). The patio area extends around to the side of the property where there is a beautiful crawling wisteria and another seating area from where views across adjoining countryside can be enjoyed. A particular feature of the grounds is a TENNIS COURT. The remainder of the grounds consist of mature trees, which provide a haven for wildlife and a canopy of shade from the rest of the garden.
We have been advised that mains electricity, gas and water are connected to the property. Drainage is Tina private septic tank. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be take to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.
From the Ledbury office turn left at the traffic lights and proceed along the High Street and Homend. Bear right at the railway station on to the B4214 Bromyard Road and continue out of Ledbury. Proceed through the village of Bosbury, passing the church and Bosbury House on the right. On leaving the village there is a double S-bend and on the second bend Woodmans is the first property on the right hand side, set back from the road.
COUNCIL TAX BAND "G"
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.
Energy Perfomance Certificate
The EPC rating for this property is non-applicable as it is exempt.
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office (Tel: 01531 634648).
Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.
John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchases/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formerly verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.
We are advised (Subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.
Detached Grade II Listed Country House
Wealth Of Period Features
Three Reception Rooms & Sun Room
Large Breakfast Kitchen
Four Bedrooms (Two En Suite)
Detached Stone Garage, Carport & Workshop
Grounds Extending To Approx. THREE ACRES
John Goodwin - Ledbury
3/5 New Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire


US — American market researchers have warned that presidential budget proposals could potentially threaten research companies using respondent incentives.
President Obama's proposed budget wants Department of Labor and Internal Revenue Service programs to investigate and deter the "misclassification" of employees as independent contractors and to effectively eliminate the independent contractor protections provided by Section 530 of the tax code.
According to the Office of Management and Budget, the proposal would garner nearly a billion dollars in revenue for the Treasury over 10 years by eliminating the protective 'safe harbour' in Section 530.
Director of government affairs for the Marketing Research Association Howard Fienberg said Federal regulatory agencies had been sceptical, if not hostile to research respondents' status as independent contractors in recent years.
The presidential move is similar to one at State level where the association successfully fought off amendments to Washington State's new Employee Fair Classification Act, which would have forced the profession to treat respondents as employees.
I think it's entirely fair for respondents to pay tax on incentives. And it's easier for all concerned if agencies deduct it at source. The paperwork hassle of having to treat them as full employees is a genuine risk, though - so there should be a scheme allowing agencies to deduct a simple percentage equivalent to the standard income tax rate.
Taxes from incentives = lower interest from respondents side + higher tax administration expenses. Wow! I think all researchers should feel Big Bro's fingers on the neck. Hope, our guys in Kremlin wan't read this post. Great formula to support american research industry!


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COMANCHE COUNTY, KANSAS: HISTORY & GENEALOGY
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Abstract of Title
To the following described Real Estate situated in Comanche County, Kansas:
to-wit: the North Half (N 1/2) of Lots 5-6-7 and 8, in Block 10,
in the original townsite of Wilmore, as shown by the recorded plat thereof.
People named in this deed abstract are: Chester A. Arthur, John D. Bell, Martha A. Bell, James A. Blair, Ella S. Boies, Fred I. Boies, L.G. Boies, Henry Booth, Nellie Botts, Lawrence Bratcher, P.M. Brown, Alfred C. Chapin, Grace Chapin, W.H. Crook, G.W. Crutcher, R.W. Doig, C.H. Douglass, W.M. Edwards, Alcana Ferrin, Loren Ferrin, J.A. Forbes, Barnett Gibbs, S.A. Gibbs, George Hearldson, David F. Holliman, Frank A. Holmes, S.M. Jackson, J.D.F. Jennings, H.W. Jones, John W. McCalin, Perry McClanahan, John C. McGroarty, M. McKean, A.M. Merryman, W.C. Monticue, J.E. Morgan, R.O. Nevens, Annie E. Pepperd, Bertha Pepperd, Christopher C. Pepperd, R.E. Pepperd, Thomas C. Pepperd, Albert Lee Plummer, Horace H. Rich, Chas. W. Sherman, W.C. Sickles, P.A. Simmons, N.E. Sissop, Grace Schrock, H.S. Schrock, Fred D. Smith, Amanda Snare, O.P. Snare, J.H. Stewart, J.P. Taylor, William M. Taylor, J.T. Testerman, J.M. Thompson, P.H. Thornton, Mattie A. Wilmore, Thomas Wilmore and J.M. Wilson.
Christopher Carson "Cap" PEPPERD
Confederate Civil War Veteran, Cowboy, Bronc Buster, Trail Driver & early (1874) Comanche County rancher. Founder of the city of Wilmore, Kansas.
Surnames: Earp, Ewell, Masterson, Pepperd & Wilmore.
C.C. Pepperd's Confederate Pension Application
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