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7 Reasons Why You Need to Go Native
Being new to IT field and lacking the experience of running startups can cause you to think that a cheaper solution is the best of all possible ways. No doubt, sometimes it works, but at Cleveroad, we strongly believe that quality is what you need to aim for, no matter how much its worth you.
Judging from the title of our article, you must have already guessed that todays topic is native app development's advantages. Join us for reading to ensure that our approach is right!
Preface or a few words about user experience
A recently conducted research says that only 16% of the audience give an application more than two attempts if its failed to work at the first time, 79% of consumers will likely retry the same app only once or twice. In other words, you may never have the third chance to impress your customer. Its a fact that a poor mobile application experience may discourage users from using an app again. To get success in application development business, you need to follow one simple rule always strive for your applications perfect operation from the very beginning. Of course, a dozen of bugs after the first release is a usual thing, but a dozen of bugs is nothing compared to the entire applications poor operation.
What does it mean the native or hybrid application?
By native we understand the application which designed specifically for one platform while the hybrid application is the one built in a way to be suitable for all platforms at once.
Roughly speaking, the native application is thought to be a separate product (no connection to a website) running on your mobile device. Whereas, the hybrid application, is a wrapper for an existing website; something like its continuation conveniently enclosed into a mobile application frame. People sometimes prefer hybrid apps to native ones because of their universality, little time consumption, and relative cheapness. In fact, the hybrid application fails to be a good choice in some cases and several reasons below prove that.
Reason #1 Development process
Its pretty obvious that a few separate teams would be needed to develop a standalone application for each platform. Not only do developers need to be focused on one subject, but also this approach helps to develop a different version of an application simultaneously.
Going native implies interaction with different platforms throughout the entire development process. When developing a native application, developers are welcome to use all thinkable and unthinkable tools to create a product. Platforms have special guidelines to facilitate the development process, they collaborate with third parties, whose services sometimes are needed, and have open-source APIs and code extracts on their official sites. Shortly speaking, they make a developers life easier. As a result, we have several versions of the application perfectly suiting each of chosen platforms. But this rule is true for native applications only since hybrid development process is completely different.
In case a hybrid application is being developed, a website code written in HTML, CSS, or Javascript is adjusted to a mobile platform by means of dedicated tools. Doing so, a company expects to make fewer efforts to launch an application on any platform and save its money. This way of development requires a smaller dev team to create an app and takes less time respectively.
About integrated development systems. In the case you develop a native mobile application, the situation with IDE is pretty clear. Android Studio is used by Android developers, iOS developers are provided with XCode, Windows Phone developers are welcome to use Visual Studio, etc. Each version of the application will be written in a specific programming language, such as Java, Objective-C or Swift, and C# respectively. But what about hybrid application IDEs?
Hybrid applications are wrapped in a native cover by means of tools like Cordova (PhoneGap and other ordova-based tools). There are also Appcelerator Titanium, Corona, Rho, Xamarin, etc. All of them work differently.
Developing with Cordova implies creating a kind of web pages in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS which will be later tested in a native browser and inverted into a native web view. Appcelerator Titanium works differently your future app isn't developed using HTML and CSS files. With the help of Titanium tools, you can emulate the operation of your future app, then it will be interpreted by Javascript engines (Rhino Android, JavaScriptCore iOS) instead of being wrapped in a native web view.
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When developing with Xamarin, an application code is written in C# which is then compiled into the native code to run on multiple platforms.
The first thought coming to your mind may be like, Wow, thats great if I can build one universal app and run it everywhere. It has sense because its cheaper! Well, we cant blame you for such inferences because its partly true. The next reason shows why partly.
Reason #2 Device features
Being developed in a mature environment, the end version of a native application complies with OS technical and user guidelines, such as predefined gestures, swipes, a header position (centered for iOS, left-aligned for Android), etc., which provides a faster performance, because users have already taken to an operation system rules. Even if your application is complex, users can intuitively perceive how to use it.
Besides, with the native application a user has a quicker access to inbuilt mobile application utilities (think GPS, camera, reminders, calendar, etc.). It doesnt mean that a hybrid application wont be able to use these utilities, it just means that the responsiveness will be much lower and the integration process may be more difficult (since at the stage of integration two different languages will cooperate).
Reason #3 Speed
Giants like LinkedIn and Facebook that first had invested in HTML5 regretted having done so later. Now we can see people use their standalone native applications. Thats a well-known fact that native applications work faster, theyre more responsive and gives a better user experience. Hybrid applications are web pages in a native browser (UIWebView iOS, webView Android). Because hybrid application depends on these native browsers, it can make them not as fast as native ones, which are independent.
A quick application reacting is what makes it desirable.
Reason #4 Type of an app
Talk about the application complexity, sometimes hybrid applications can be a better solution (see, we love them too). For example, youre an owner of a gear shop, you dont want your users to make purchases on a mobile application (because of all these difficulties with payment gateways and so forth) but you want to give them an opportunity to browse through the goods. In other words, you want to create a digital catalog looking like a mobile application, like Zara, Massimo Dutti, and other popular apparel brands. In this case, it will be good to create a hybrid application. You can make your choice in favor of the hybrid app if youre going to launch any non-complex application. They may be simple planners, dictionaries, newspapers, magazines, or something like these.
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On the other hand, if you intend to develop a messenger, game, planner (like Evernote), or online shop providing a cart and payment method, you will need to go native.
Reason #5 Maintenance
Of course, hybrid applications are easily maintained. As you remember, theyre like web pages inserted into a native container. So you can update content as many times as you want.
Maintaining a native application is a bit more complex because a newer version of an app needs to be released. On the other hand, users can be easily informed about the latest update. Moreover, native apps upload the most of the content on installation. Your messenger or game doesnt need to be constantly updated, unlike the mobile magazine or shop which are supposed to be hybrid applications. Again, everything depends on an app type.
Reason #6 Offline functioning
If there is no connectivity, then going native is the best option for you. Games, organizers, planners and ever navigators can work offline because their content has already been downloaded. In HTML5, the in-browser caching is supported but youre still not as free as with a native app.
Reason #7 Cost
Maybe the most important thing for an entrepreneur, developer, or both at once. Judging from all the above, you can draw the conclusion that a native application will be a bit more expensive than a hybrid one; that you have a limited budget and youd better spend it on promotion. Yes, theres no need to lie, the first type will cost more. If you recall the statistics fact (if not, go to the beginning), then you realize how the good user experience, provided by native applications, is important. What were driving at, since native applications require more time and effort to be developed, theyre usually advised to be paid, whereas hybrid applications are usually released to be free. So in the end, you can make a profit of your great native application. We proudly state that a native application will pay your way!
The idea we want to put into your head is that you always need to consider the type of an application youre going to create. Small applications that dont require interaction with mobile device's standard programs can be easily implemented as hybrid ones, whereas big and heavy mobile applications involving the geolocation or payment gateway integration, usage of camera, etc., are advised to be made native. It doesnt mean that HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, or any other language used to create cross-platform apps are bad. The thing is theyre not intended to be a good solution for mobile application development.
See also: 7 Reasons to Choose Native Application Development [Infographic]
As a result, your application can be creepy and unattractive. Professionals tend to believe that there is no deserving way to create complex cross-platform applications yet. Likely, progress never stops and who knows maybe one day we will see a hybrid app development method surpass its native fellow.
I guess thats it for now. It was nice to deal with you. CUL!
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The BMW PGA Championship, one of the calendar highlights on the European Tour, returns to Wentworth Club in September 2019. Another stellar line-up of golfers, world-class live musical acts and activities for the whole family will converge at the famous Surrey venue for a festival of sport and entertainment.
To add another sprinkling of glamour to the mix, a host of celebrities will tee it up at the annual Wednesday Pro-Am. The BMW PGA Championship once again features as a Rolex Series event during the 2019 season, providing added incentive for the players as they chase a lucrative prize fund of $7 million.
The BMW PGA Championship Village will once again be a buzzing hub of entertainment, with an abundance of fun activities for the whole family, retail units and food and drink outlets ensuring that the golf course is not the only place where the action is happening.


Exactly what does Dumbledore know about the necklace situation? Is he aware Draco is responsible?
How was Harry able to watch Caractacus Burke on the surface of the Pensieve?
How do we feel about Dumbledore confunding Ms. Cole and then getting her drunk?
Do Hogwarts professors normally make house calls to witches or wizards headed to Hogwarts? Or were Harry and Tom the exceptions because of their situations?
When we first meet young Tom Riddle in this memory, is he beyond saving?
Why does Dumbledore let Tom believe the lie that his mother couldn't have been a witch?
We realize Dumbledore visits Tom's orphanage during the Fantastic Beasts timeline! Was he the only one?
If Tom hadn't been left to fester in an orphanage for his first 11 years, would he have turned out differently?
Collecting trophies: Dumbledore drops a major Horcrux clue at the end of the chapter!
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Butea superba is a climbing plant used in traditional Thai medicine as an aphrodisiac and for enhanced sexual performance in men.
It's found in some male enhancers and testosterone boosters.
Researchers believe that certain phytochemicals found in Butea superba mimic the effects of hormones that regulate sexual function in men. This herb is also being studied for its efficacy in treating other medical conditions, including depression, low sperm, cognitive defects and the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Butea superba shows promise in treating erectile dysfunction (ED). A 3-month randomized double-blind clinical trial carried out on 30 male volunteers with ED yielded optimistic results. The men ranged in age from 30 to 70 and were given a crude preparation of Butea superba. The results were published in the Asian Journal of Andrology and reported that 82.4 percent of the patients experienced noticeable improvement. What's more, blood tests revealed there was no apparent toxicity from use (1).
Butea superba increases sperm count in rats. A study published in Fitoterapia, a peer-reviewed medical journal dedicated to medicinal plants, found that after eight-weeks of treatment, the sperm count in the rats increased by about 16 percent (2). Doses administered were 2, 25, 250 and 1250 mg/kg body weight. An increase in testis weight was also noted, but only in the group given 1250 mg/kg.
Blood, liver and kidney function tests performed to evaluate the effects of Butea superba, showed no difference from the group given a placebo. Doses of 250 mg/kg (which is 100 times more than the recommended dose for humans by the Thailand equivalent of the FDA) appeared to be safe in rats (3).
Research is ongoing and more studies are needed to assess the safety of its use by humans.
Alcoholic extract may help sperm motility (movement). In a paper published in BioMed Research International, a team of researchers reported their findings on the effects of doses of alcoholic extract on sperm motility in mice and rats. The results show that long-term treatment with the extract prolongs sperm motility (4) and does not affect sperm morphology (the size and shape of healthy sperm).
Sperm motility and morphology are vital to a man's fertility. Therefore, Butea superba alcoholic extract may be a useful future fertilization booster.
Butea superba may help treat depression. A study published in the October 2014 issue of the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, reported that the herb improved depression-like symptoms in rats. The study subjected rats to unpredictable chronic mild stress.
After a period of seven days, one group was administered the dried herb, while a second group was given the anti-depressant drug, imipramine. Researchers found that both Butea superba and imipramine lessened symptoms.
They are interested in performing further studies to determine if the herb can be used as an alternative, natural treatment for those suffering from depression (5).
Extracts of the plant may improve cognitive abilities. In another study carried out by the same researchers, it was discovered that alcoholic extracts of Butea superba can potentially improve cognitive dysfunction and depression-like behavior in an animal models (6).
Butea superba may play a role in Alzheimer's treatment. While there is no cure for Alzheimer's, certain drugs, called Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors, have been used to help treat the symptoms. The goal of using these drugs is to inhibit acetylcholinesterase (an enzyme) from breaking down acetylcholine — a chemical messenger that sends messages between nerve cells and is important for learning and memory.
In an attempt to find new AChE inhibitors that will prove to be just as, if not more effective, researchers studied 36 different Thai plants long touted for their rejuvenating abilities and neurological effects.
Results showed that Butea superba extract was able to inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE) by 50-65 percent in vitro (7).
Butea superba is enriched with flavonoids. Researchers have identified a bio-active flavonol glycoside present in the stems of Butea superba. Flavonol glycosides are known for their antioxidant activity, anticancer and antitumor activity, anti-inflammatory activity, antiviral activity, antibacterial and antifungal activity and other biological effects.
Although it is not known if the flavonoids present in Butea superba have an effect on treating these conditions, researchers hope to one day discover a connection.
Some findings from animal-based research indicate that the herb may have adverse effects on blood chemistry and testosterone levels.
High doses of Butea superba lower testosterone levels. While Butea superba can improve erectile dysfunction, high doses can adversely affect blood chemistry, hematology and blood testosterone level. In fact, the results of a study published in the peer-reviewed journal, Maturitas, revealed that rats treated with 150 and 200 mg/kg body weight of Butea powder (for 90 days) had lowered testosterone levels (8).
The same study also revealed the rats receiving high doses of Butea superba had larger spleens and increases in the enzymes, alkaline phosphatase and aspartate aminotransferase, which are indications of damaged liver cells (9).
Due to the limited studies on humans, there is not enough information to know if Butea superba is safe or what the possible long-term side effects might be.
Various forms of Butea superba are available in the market, but without adequate human studies, researchers warn that proper dosing guidelines have not been set.
In a study performed to determine the safety of Butea superba, it was noted that consumption of high doses (300mg/kg) in rats may exert genotoxic effects (10).
The Thailand equivalent of the FDA has set the safe limit at 100 mg daily, or 0.2 mg per 100 g bodyweight (100 mg for a 50 kg/110lb person) (11).
Butea superba is a plant that has long been used in Thai medicine as an aphrodisiac and for the natural treatment of erectile dysfunction. While there have only been a limited number of scientific studies done on this herb, preliminary results have caught the attention of researchers.
In addition to improving sexual performance in men, this herb is being evaluated for its role in treating other medical conditions, such as depression, Alzheimer's symptoms, cognitive dysfunction, poor sperm motility and low sperm.
Like so many other herbal supplements, Butea superba is not without side effects. Preliminary results show that the herb may have adverse effects on blood chemistry and testosterone levels.
When taken in high doses, it may lower testosterone levels and increase levels of alkaline phosphatase and aspartate aminotransferase enzymes (indicators of liver problems).


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Kangana Ranaut Not Starring In B'wood Remake Of 'Aadai': Producer
Darpan News Desk IANS, 23 Oct, 2019
Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut has not been approached for a Hindi remake of the recent Tamil thriller "Aadai", it was confirmed on Wednesday.
"We are venturing into Bollywood with the Hindi remake of 'Aadai'. We are planning to do it with a very popular star. Contrary to some reports, we have not approached Kangana Ranaut for the project. The director and the rest of the crew will be finalised soon," stated producer Arun Pandian of A&P Groups, who has acquired remake rights of "Aadai" in all languages.
"Aadai", directed by Rathna Kumar, featured Amala Paul in the title role. The story unfolds over a single night when Amala as Kamini, who plays the free-spirited Kamini, wakes up naked in an abandoned building after a party.
Despite courting controversy on its bid to define what really constitutes freedom, "Aadai" won acclaim for the way it its protagonist crushed every trope associated with the depiction of the mainstream Tamil heroine.
The film failed to click at the box-office, although it was appreciated by critics.
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1. Place 1 Tablespoon of the Butter into a Teflon Fry Pan along with 1/2 Tablespoon of Vegetable Oil. Turn the heat to Med. / High and wait for the butter to melt. Place the ham slices into the pan, and cook about 5 minutes, then flip them over.
2. Cook another couple of minutes, then place right onto your bread or roll, then drizzle a little of the Root Beer Glaze on top.
3. Or, you could place them in the pan, and add some of the leftover Root Beer glaze. Heat for 2 minutes on each side the place directly on the bread.
If you want these to be a little Crispy, fry them for 3 - 5 minutes per side. Just be aware that the meat will dry out a bit.
If you want them nice and moist, just heat them up, about 1 minute per side. You won't get that crispy texture, but it'll be moist and tender to eat.


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← HUMANITY AT A CROSS-ROADS.
THE UN-BEAUTIFUL GAME. →
BIFURCATED BRITAIN.
The death and funeral arrangements for Margaret Thatcher have vividly revealed the two great class divisions within the dis-United Kingdom of Britain. There are those for Thatcher and those against. And the bizarre spectacle of austerity Britain (for workers and the poor), witnessing a no-expenses spared funeral for an ex-champion of the ruling elite, clearly demonstrates the class-based, divided nature of English society. In economic and financial terms the ascendancy of Thatcher represented the interests of the neo-liberal tendencies in capitalism. However, in political terms, her elevation to leadership represented a departure from the previous post-war one-nation Toryism. In other words, Thatcherism represented a return to the previous 'two-nation' – rich and poor – economics and politics of the ruling elite. The velvet glove which adorned the iron fist of the capitalist class under the Tory leadership of Edward Heath was openly discarded and wielded by the appropriately named 'iron lady'.
Despite the initial Conservative and Liberal Democratic rhetoric of 'we are all in this together' the austerity measures, tax breaks for the rich and Thatcher's £10 million plus funeral reveal that we are very definitely not. With few exceptions it is the rich and elite who benefited from the policies she initiated and it is they who have been invited to the funeral and who will affect to grieve her passing. Yet again it cannot have escaped the attention of most people, that whenever, the ruling elite need something done, they are always able to find the money. This is so whether they need to keep control of the oil in Iraq by massive expenditure in arms, get rid of someone such as Gaddafi, blow vast sums on Olympic Games or give 'one of theirs' an extravagant funeral. The sheer hypocrisy of those in the political, financial and economic elite, in the UK as elsewhere, knows no bounds. It is they who dodge taxes, abuse expenses, have numerous consultancies and homes, run up national debts and then introduce cuts and bedroom taxes for the poor.
They are also the ones who will line up in St Paul's or the Mansion House and listen to the funeral eulogies and prayers. In these restricted venues the bifurcation and hypocrisy of the capitalist mode of production will again be amply demonstrated. Here the collusion between the religious and political establishment will be once again boldly and colourfully underlined. It is said that a reading from Psalm 139 was given. I bet the clergy did not include verse 22 of Psalm 139 which aptly embodies how Mrs Thatcher and her assembled mourning acolytes viewed the miners and all anti-capitalist activists "I hate them with the utmost hatred'. I also guess that those 'big-bang' financiers who attended this so-called Christian service will not have been embarrassed by an apt quotation from Psalm 115 "their idols are silver and gold' or the politicians discomforted by one from Psalm 12 reading '"..they talk with smooth lip and double heart."
Meanwhile, in bifurcated Britain the rich are getting richer, the poor are getting poorer and those in the now precarious middle are also getting steadily poorer. The Scots are considering making their part of bifurcated Britain 'official' by considering independence. The nationalist hyperbole of putting the 'great' back into Great Britain was never more than a pompous imperialist boast and hardly any sensible person in Britain or Europe, considers the conquests and atrocities of that period were in any way 'great' nor those of the present day. Now the same anachronistic fate falls to the militarily embroidered tapestry of the term United Kingdom. Despite the ideological rhetoric of the ruling class, it has never been united, because under the capitalist system it is primarily divided by class. And as the current crisis develops those class divisions will be further emphasised and fought out once again. The exalted nature of the semi-state funeral of Margaret Thatcher amid welfare cuts, rising unemployment and increased poverty, calls attention to the very obvious fact – the existing and continuing bifurcation of Britain. [See also 'Death at the Ritz'. at http://www.critical-mass.net]
Roy Ratcliffe (April 2013.)
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2 Responses to BIFURCATED BRITAIN.
Elaine Cross says:
All true. I totally agree. I don't like the word 'bifurcated'. It's very ugly so, on second thoughts, perhaps it's a good one.
In economic terms I think the present crises certainly stem from the Thatcherite period but another aspect to Thatcher was that she, at least ideologically and maybe actually, fought paternalism and brought about a revolution is society, i.e. less respect for authority, more individualist, more tolerant to gay people etc.
Even in economic terms, from a capitalist point of view, where competition rules, the race to the bottom makes sense.
I guess Thatcher made me more convinced of the need for socialism than any other individual.
If it hadn't been Thatcher it would have been someone else, or somewhere else.
ps love your work.


Student activism is a cornerstone of contemporary American politics. Being at a liberal arts school, it should be a cornerstone of our curriculum. But it's not.
Since I've been here, I would say I have been more politically involved than the average Duhawk. Fellow students, for whatever reason, seem to be increasingly apathetic towards political participation though. Why? Well, that's a good question.
While Loras, for the most part, welcomes the views of its students (as it should), it institutionally does not go far enough to create or at the very least encourage outlets for all political views. Yes, I know we are a private school, so there are going to be more restrictions with regards to student organizations. Yes, I know we are a Catholic school, so things that go against Catholic teachings are going to be dealt with differently. But to what extent should students be discouraged from expressing dissenting political views?
From my experience, it has been a little tough to find an outlet to express my political views that might go against Loras' views and the views of the Catholic Church. I would argue that I'm not alone in that regard. While there are clubs and organizations that tend to the discussion of politics and political issues, they only go so far. Through my experience and the experience of friends, it is quite difficult to start a new political organization on campus.
Information and guidelines on how to start an organization (of any kind) are located on the Student Life page, under the Student Development tab on InsideLoras. Once all of the forms are filled out, there is a three month pending period. People that I know who have started organizations often talk about how long and arduous the process is, as you have to fill out a Petition for Recognition, find an advisor and get their approval, complete a list of officers and interested members, construct a constitution and bylaws, draft goals for the organization, and more. Frankly, I think that it's ridiculous that it takes as long as some people have said (up to five months all together). Once the organization is approved after the probationary period, only then does the organization receive the ability to have a college account from the business office, ability to charge supplies, equipment, food, etc. to the account, the ability to fundraise, and the eligibility to receive appropriations from Loras Student Union. If the process was simpler, more students might be encouraged to begin their own organizations, but as of right now the list of tasks to be completed is pretty daunting.
Since college is a quick four years, spending months or whole semesters trying to get a group started, along with balancing work and co-curricular activities, is absurdly difficult. Students should be able to start organizations a lot quicker and more easily than what is currently allowed. If you want students to be more politically involved on all sides of the political spectrum, you have to make it easier for them to organize. Making it harder and more complicated only stifles political discourse. As a liberal arts college, we should look at more ways to incubate and encourage political discussion, not discourage it.


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Home Health Care Flood of tributes for Cotten, 93, Willingboro resident who served with Tuskegee...
Flood of tributes for Cotten, 93, Willingboro resident who served with Tuskegee Airmen
Eric Strauss
A flood of tributes came in this weekend for Willingboro resident James Cotten, a member of the fabled Tuskegee Airmen, 332nd Fighter Group, who died earlier this month at the age of 93.
Cotten, who was presented the Congressional Gold Medal for his service with the Tuskegee Airmen in 2012, was one of six veterans present when President Barack Obama paid tribute to the famed unit in 2013.
"James Cotten represented the best of New Jersey and our country," U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said. "He not only defended this nation, but challenged it to live up to its highest ideals. Please join me in expressing gratitude for his service and sending our condolences to his loved ones."
Gov. Phil Murphy called Cotten a patriot.
"James Cotten, like his fellow Tuskegee Airmen, is an American patriot who broke barriers to serve our nation in one of our greatest hours of need," he said. "With 21 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Air Force, James was a trailblazer, and his contributions will forever be etched in our state and nation's history. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time."
Sadly, Cotten almost was lost among a sea of other hidden figures of history. His death, on Aug. 14, drew little attention until David Wildstein of the New Jersey Globe reported it Saturday.
Wildstein told ROI-NJ he read about Cotten in a death notice that was published in the Burlington County Times — paid for by the family.
After the Globe put the story online Saturday afternoon, a flood of praises came in from top elected officials — including numerous representatives and state legislators, such as Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Woodbridge).
"James Cotten epitomized true American heroism," Coughlin said. "We all owe him our eternal gratitude for his faithful and brave service to his country. My prayers go out to the entire Cotten family and to the countless friends whose lives were made better by James. May he rest in peace."
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According to the Globe, Cotten spent 21 years in the Air Force before beginning a 45-year career as a contract administrator for the U.S. Department of Defense at Joint Base McGuire-Dix. He retired in 2012 at age 85.
Cotten is survived by his wife of 73 years, Oteria, 10 children, 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Other notes from the weekend:
Murphy reported Sunday that the state had 288 new positive COVID-19 cases, increasing the state total to 189,494. He also said the state had three more confirmed fatalities — one Aug. 15, another July 1 and a third May 11 — that increased the death toll to 14,117.
Other metrics:
Residents in intensive or critical care: 72;
Residents on ventilators: 27;
Rate of transmission: 0.9.
Murphy on longtime New Jersey Department of Children and Families employee Vernetta McCray, who was shot Friday night in front of her Trenton home in a random act of gun violence and died Saturday evening:
Vernetta McCray has worked for the Department of Children and Families for over a decade, gaining the respect of her colleagues and serving countless children and families in Mercer County. This tragedy is yet another reminder of the toll that senseless gun violence takes on our communities. Our prayers are with Vernetta, her family and her loved ones at this difficult time."
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Q: Magento - How to add multiple items to the cart programmatically? I'm trying to add multiple simple products to the cart at the same time using a query string as below, however it only adds the last product to the cart instead of both:
Can someone let me know what I'm doing wrong?
http://www.domain.co.uk/checkout/cart/add?product=9916&qty=4&product=15749&qty=4

I have also tried this:
http://www.domain.co.uk/checkout/cart/add?product[]=9916&qty[]=4&product[]=15749&qty[]=4

Any help much appreciated!

A: Add Product To Cart With Querystring

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*Add simple product in shopping cart with no attribute.
http://yourserver.com/checkout/cart/add?product=PRODUCT_ID&qty=PRODUCT_QUANTITY
Here PRODUCT_ID = 'Product Id',PRODUCT_QUANTITY = 'product quantity to purchase'.

*Add product into shopping cart with single custome option.
http://yourserver.com/checkout/cart/add?product=PRODUCT_ID&qty=PRODUCT_QUANTITY&super_attribute[OPTION_ID]=OPTION_VALUE
Here OPTION_ID = 'Custom attribute option id',OPTION_VALUE = 'Custom attribute option value'.

*Add product into shopping cart with multipal custome option.
http://yourserver.com/checkout/cart/add?product=PRODUCT_ID&qty=PRODUCT_QUANTITY&super_attribute[OPTION_ID_1]=OPTION_VALUE_1&super_attribute[OPTION_ID_2]=OPTION_VALUE_2
Here OPTION_ID_1 & OPTION_ID_1 = 'Custom attribute option ids',OPTION_VALUE_1 & OPTION_VALUE_2 = 'Custom attribute option values'.Here add more options in `super_attribute` array

*Add Extra products with mail product with only 1 quantity.
http://yourserver.com/checkout/cart/add?product=PRODUCT_ID&qty=PRODUCT_QUANTITY&related_product=PRODUCT_ID_1,PRODUCT_ID_2
Here PRODUCT_ID_1 and PRODUCT_ID_2 is other products id. add more product by id using `,` separator. Example:- &related_product=1,2,3,4.

Default magento there is not setting for add related product quantity into cart.so if you want to add this code than open app/code/core/Mage/Checkout/controllers/CartController.php find public function addAction().
if (!empty($related)) {
                $cart->addProductsByIds(explode(',', $related));
            }
Replace with
$rel_qty = $this->getRequest()->getParam('related_qty');
            if (!empty($related)) {
                $relatedproducts = explode(',', $related);
                $relatedqtys = explode(',',$rel_qty);
                $i = 0;
                foreach($relatedproducts as $relatedproduct)
                {
                    $cart->addProduct($relatedproduct, array('qty'=>$relatedqtys[$i]));
                $i++;
                }
            }
Now use query string for add related products with quantity.
http://yourserver.com/cart/add?product=PRODUCT_ID&qty=PRODUCT_QUANTITY&related_product=PRODUCT_ID_1,PRODUCT_ID_2&related_qty=PRODUCT_ID_1_QUANTITY,PRODUCT_ID_2_QUANTITY

A: If you don't want to change any code, you can try to utilize related products functionality by adding related_product parameter to your request. So your url will look like this:
http://www.domain.co.uk/checkout/cart/add?product=9916&qty=4&related_product=15749

If you want to add more products, just list them with comma separator: related_product=1,2,3
The only drawback from that is that you actually can't specify the qty for related products.
To see how it works - Mage_Checkout_Model_Cart::addProductsByIds(array_of_ids)
If qty for subsequent products is a mandatory for you, you'll need to create your own controller, or override the Mage_Checkout_CartController::addAction method.

A: I found a cheeky way I found of getting around the quantity limitation of the related_products query string field noted above in other answers. If you just put the SAME ID MULTIPLE TIMES in the value of related_products, as many times as the quantity you need, then that will achieve the same effect as if there was an explicit qty field for each related product. So taking himansu's answer above and adapting it we get:
http://yourserver.com/checkout/cart/add?product=PRODUCT_ID&qty=PRODUCT_QUANTITY&related_product=PRODUCT_ID_1,PRODUCT_ID_1,PRODUCT_ID_1,PRODUCT_ID_2,PRODUCT_ID_2
This will add to the cart PRODUCT_QUANTITY of PRODUCT_ID, 3 of PRODUCT_ID_1, and 2 of PRODUCT_ID_2.
So as long as you're happy doing a little work to generate the same ID multiple times this works a treat. And no custom code changes required on your magento server.

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When Otto von Bismarck quipped, 'The less people know about how laws and bar cherries are made, the better they sleep at night,' he wasn't talking about sausages. Likewise, if The Jungle had been set along the Croatian coast instead of the stockyards, Sinclair might have exposed Maraschino's cherry butchers instead of Chicago's pig poachers.
But history is fickle, and if it teaches us anything, it is that nobody is really sure how to pronounce Maraschino.
Consider if you will, this embattled, embarrassing, embalmed garnish. On the first day of ninth grade biology, we put a Maraschino cherry inside a film canister and buried it in the soccer field, and on the last day of class we dug it up. It had not changed an iota, which was the teacher's way of illustrating why Bog People from Denmark look like they are sleeping instead of like they are two-thousand-year-old corpses.
My take away from that afternoon was a vow never to eat bar cherries or Bog People.
Old-school Maraschino ingredients
Certainly, a cursory understanding of the pickled prunus process explains both the immortality of the fruit and the wisdom of the vow: First, young Croatian cherries are ripped untimely from the orchard, disemboweled by a pitting machine, then soaked for two months in a brine solution, which is the moral equivalent of placing a premature baby in a salt-water aquarium instead of an incubator. Upon being removed from the solution with grappling hooks, the cherries are the color of Edgar Winter's scrotum, and must be dyed into some semblance of an edible color using Red Dye #40, which is not only linked to general organ toxicity but contains the bodies of cochineal beetles.
The abomination is completed by the addition of icky fructose and the oil of bitter almonds, which as you'll recall from Arsenic and Old Lace, is the flavor of poison.
That's the bad news. The good news is, it doesn't have to be this way.
Some People are Born Cherrified; Others Have Cherrification Thrust Upon Them
Chris Fredrickson and Moti Goldring manning the Stillhouse Bar.
Many entrepreneurs have made their fortunes by recognizing a niche and filling it, but for a long time, Chris Fredrickson was too busy filling cocktail glasses in his Traverse City Whiskey Co.'s Stillhouse Bar to notice it. Many of his popular drinks were garnished with the hellish candy-apple cherries described above, and one day, he looked at his spreadsheet and saw how much cash he was laying out for them.
"The expense was jaw dropping," he says.
On went the lights: Fredrickson's family has been cultivating cherries in Empire, Michigan for three generations, and, he realized, he not only had the connections at the local co-op to produce his own brand of bar cherry, the raw product itself—without need to devolve into metaphors—was low-hanging fruit.
Other than the fact that Chris Fredrickson now produces Michigan's only pickled prunus cerasus, the product might not have caught my eye but for a key element: His choice of cherry clones was the Balaton, of which I have written about in the past.
Outside its native Hungary, Balaton cherries are grown almost nowhere except Northern Michigan and are responsible for the remarkable depth of flavor found in select Michigan cherry wine. In part, that's because unlike most sour cherries, Balatons may ripen to 24 °Bx, putting their sweetness on par with even the most respectable of Traverse City wine grapes.
Turns out that Balatons make a ne plus ultra bar cherry as well.
Fredrickson had another trick up his sleeve—a sleeve soaked in his own brand of whiskey. In 2015, along with Jared Rapp and Moti Goldring, he opened a micro-distillery in a former power station and began producing whisky based on a distilling recipe Fredrickson's great-grandfather had patented in the '20s, right in the slipstream of Prohibition.
Ironically, it was the 18th Amendment that that compromised the original method of producing Maraschino cherries, which involved preserving them in Maraschino liqueur—a Croatian cordial made from Marasca cherries. When booze became verboten, a horticulture professor at Oregon State University invented a process of brining cherries in sulfur dioxide and calcium chloride instead, thus giving rise to those hellish, fluorescent sugar bulbs that may have a whisper of raison d'être hunkering down inside a childish virgin cocktail like a Shirley Temple, but shouldn't show up anywhere near a grownup drink.
In a return to the roots of the garnish, Fredrickson opted to use Traverse City Whiskey Co.'s straight bourbon as a syrup base and black carrot extract instead of Red Dye # Bug Extract. The result is a deep, burgundy-colored morsel with a concentrated cherry taste; a confectionary with the tang and bite of a fresh Balaton, but with a long, complicated and nuanced aftertaste that includes almond notes along with a slight Bourbony bite.
Luxardo the Invincible
Does that make it overqualified as a cocktail garnish? An interesting proposition I'll leave to advertising alchemists. For now, the only thing I found not to ballyhoo about the product is its generic-sounding, no-brandish moniker. For a product with such panache, it seems like a marketing hiccup to call it simply, Premium Bar Cherries, especially when—at upwards of sixteen dollars a jar—the competition has snappy, X-Man villain names like Luxardo or pedigreed, rich-people names like Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cherries or educational names that conjure up images of the Kennedy assassination, like Jack Rudy Cherries. That's some heavy shelf-space jockeying, and if I was hawking these garnishes, I'd garnish them with a name that garners more brand identity.
Meanwhile, back at the Stillhouse Cocktail Bar, Chris Fredrickson builds what should be Traverse City's signature drink, a Cherry Whiskey Sour. He says it's become his most popular offering, and these days, when he looks at the spreadsheet, he sleeps a little easier knowing that the expense column for bar cherries actually goes to his bottom line.
Traverse City Whiskey Co. Cherry Whiskey Sour
1.75 oz. Traverse City Whiskey Co. American Cherry Edition Bourbon (made by steeping house-distilled bourbon in Montmorency cherries grown on the family farm)
1 oz. sour blend (lemon, lime and orange juice in equal proportions).
2 Premium Cocktail Cherries
Muddle one of the cherries with the simple syrup in the bottom of a cocktail glass. Meanwhile, pour whiskey and sour blend in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously until carpal tunnel syndrome set in or your hand freezes to the shaker, whichever comes first.
Pour into glass and garnish with remaining cherry.


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I need to connect LoRa module and esp8266 , with Arduino core, so I need SPI pin (12-13-14) and other 3 pins for DIO0, RESET and NSS, but I need other 4 pins for my project.
I had think to use a port expander i2c to add pin, now my question is: if is possible to manage DIO0,RST and NSS , can I use pin of port expander for this scope?
Considering that GPIO 16 is used for sleep with esp-RST pin, GPIO 0 is pulled up and is DTR pin, GPIO 2 is also pulled up (I read to pullup 0 and 2 for correct internal wakeup of esp, I don't know if is correct, but pullin up this pin, internal wake up work better, for me), so remaining only pin 4 and 5.
I can use this 2 pins for i2c but before wiring all , I decided to ask if someone had have similar configuration.
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 3:34 am #81768 Hi, thanks for your answer.
I've read the README of LoRa library and they talk about the possibility to not use DIO0 . You say to not use RESET, but if I don't use RESET of LoRa, how can it perform reset if necessary? Is reset on LoRa mandatory or not?
Have you tested this configuration?
If DIO0 and RST is not mandatory I can use only 4 pins for LoRa , 12-13-14 for spi and for example GPIO 0 to NSS, so I cn use 4 and 5 for i2c .
I notice that NSS go LOW only during transfer, so I think don't create problem with boot mode selection.
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:31 am #81807 You only need the reset pin if you want to reset the LoRa module. It gets reset at power on so thats likely enough so I've often run without using the reset pin. Yes you can get away without DIO0 too. DIO0 is used to signal things like packet received so it depends on your usecase, eg if you can poll for received packets then you might not need DIO0 either.


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Hug it out, West Covina representatives
An editorial tackles Mayor Roger Hernandez's accusations that the City Council is engaged in a gift of public funds. The editorial conlcudes:
There is every possibility that there might be something to Hernandez's suspicions about too much money being paid for the property in question. Too much in the way of public funds are spent on redevelopment projects all the time, with little of the proper haggling and due diligence that goes on in the private sector when it's a person's or a business's hard-earned money in play.
So these are legitimate questions, ones that local politicians need to ask more often, in the public interest. And it's not news that the West Covina council is, sadly, a very dysfunctional family indeed, with no love lost between Hernandez and his colleagues.
But we deserve more from our politicians than the empty gesture that was Hernandez's stunt.
Speaking of dysfunctional family, some of the behavior seen at City Council meetings is seen among the West Covina commissioners. On Tuesday, the City Council is going to adopt a code of ethics for its commissioners, who have apparently been acting rudely toward city staff and among one another. Among the items on the code of ethics are to be polite to one another, not say comments that could be considered heresay and not direct staff.
So what's the answer for the West Covina City Council members and its commissioners? Here's a light hearted recommendation: Watch this video and hug it out.
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haha, McClain just called the WC council bitches.
Your subtle humor always gets me JM.
I find this an absolute insult to those who are on staff or on the Council that have NOTHING to do with this nonsense!
It's just a couple of guys and they should be held accountable!!
Oh Please
Oh c'mon Mclain, this has got to be your lamest post yet…let the goofy mayor and the other guy hug one another, no one else wants to be within 100′ of them.
I'm not from West Covina and this question is posed very sincerely. I know there are issues in every city but what "exactly" is it specifically (I'm not talking about wild speculation or opinions)…but what specifically is it that has some of you so ferociously against Roger Hernandez. I'm not here as a defender…don't know much about the man etc. Still there seems to be a very intense animousity that I've never seen very clearly explained in any other than rabbid (albeit non-specific) rants.
Again, please lay it all out. I'm not a partisan I just want to understand.
I don't care for Roger because he's a jerk off. His behavior, both in public and in private, has always been far from appropriate. From a personal stand point, I think he's a an a$$. From a political standpoint, he's an opportunistic glory hound who never champions a cause for the right reasons–he only does it for publicity.
Others can give you a full list (it's been posted here many times) of his various transgressions.
For me, as a non-wc resident, and from a personal perspective, he's just the worst kind of guy.
Okay, I'm not challenging the factualness or sincerity of anything you've just said but again it's sort of typical of the comments. Very generalized and hyper-abstract assertions about his personality but nothing specific.
I'm mean lets be honest. Pretty much ALL of these electeds have "personality" issues. I mean you have to be just a little bit full of yourself in the first place to run for office. In that regard, I don't see how Hernandez is much different from the norm.
You're right. I intentionally was not specific so as not to reveal my identity, b/c much of my opinion is based upon personal interaction with him.
However, if you ever go to a WC council meeting, you will see what I am talking about. He's unnecessarily combative, he revels in creating conflict and drama (e.g., this special meeting he called).
Yes, many electeds have "personality" issues. But if you spend a little time with or around the guy, you will see what I mean.
There's a reason why he's been consistently on the losing end of a 4-1 vote. And while it may be fun to speculate that the other 4 are in cahoots and are corrupt, most times the most simple explanation is the accurate one: He just doesn't play well with others.
And that's without even getting into the potential corruption stuff (Alhassen, etc.).
West Covina Resident
What has happened to the Tribune? It's insulting to read this trash. The Mayor is the problem. How dare you insult our City with your yellow journalism. You have lost so many readers because you don't print the truth. What happened to respect for those who do the right thing. The Mayor lies, the Mayor takes bribes, the Mayor is hostile, the Mayor is sued, the Mayor is a crook, print the truth or fold the paper. The Tribune sucks!!!
Get real. Every single one on the WC council is corrup. The DA needs to investigate them all. Especially Mike Touhley. He is a big time consultant for many construction companies. Tray them all the same. The city is going under thanks to their mismanagement of city money. They are too busy fighting and pointing fingers to focus on city problems and issues that really matter at this uncertain times. Focus you buch of idiots. Why do you think you pit you all into office. Grow up, knock the smart ass comments off, and get to work.
Anonymous, You call people corrupt (you forgot the "T") which proves you are careless. You should not accuse those of corruptness without evidence. There is nothing, so this negates your claim.
What budget issues the city faces are front and center due to the economy. Have you been in a cave? To prove my point, some members have been in office for many years and have had balanced budgets.
The fighting I see comes from Mr. Hernandez. It's convenient to blame them all. You need to stop calling names and pointing fingers yourself especially without any proof.
Hernandez Record:
Employees at the Rowland Unified School District left after Hernandez was elected to the School Board because during his Senior year in High School he was expelled for slapping his girlfriend in the face. He was actually sent from Nogales to Rowland because of this action.
When elected to the Board, he threatened the former Superintendent at Rowland Unified School District
When elected to The West Covina City Council he refused to resign from the Roland Board. It took Senator Gloria Romeros state legislative action to get him to understand you cant hold two offices at the same time.
As a Councilmember he voted to give Mr. Alhassen 3.5 million taxpayer dollars. Within six months he was investigated by the DA for purchasing an SUV from Mr. Alhassen for almost nothing. He claimed he was a good businessman. Within a few months he traded in the car at a value greater than what he purchased it. Subsequently he has been seen at the Alhassen dealership weekly and is always asking for City legal fees regarding the Alhassen lawsuit, now worth over 7 million dollars to the City. Hernandez wants his buddy Alhassen to get a special deal.
With regards to the DA investigation, he accused Councilmember Touhey of turning him into the DA. It was later revealed that the person who turned him in was actually a person who loaned him money for his campaign and Hernandez refuse to pay him.
For the first time in the history of West Covina. A Councilman Mr. Hernandez tuitition was paid for by the City of West Covina residents. How did this $10,000+ expense benefit the residents?
In 2006, Mr. Hernandez was investigated for Hostile work issues related to West Covina City employees. In the report by private investigator Ed McErlain, he found that Mr. Hernandez was guilty of inappropriate conduct by a preponderance of evidence. Nine City employees came forward to state incidences where Mr. Hernandez intimidated them. The City Council censored Mr. Herandez for his actions.
In 2007 police were called to Mr. Hernandez house after screams from a woman. He resisted arrest and was uncooperative with police. The police questioned a woman at the house and she stated they were arguing. Subsequently Mr. Hernandez blamed Councilmember Touhey for calling the police. This was later proven untrue by a Sheriff Department investigation. Then after his election was in doubt, he charge the West Covina Police Department with falsifying the report. He later, after the election, admitted he was made up the charges.
In October of 2008 Mr. Hernandez Campaign Manager plead guilty of election fraud. She registered at Hernandez house in West Covina when she lived in LA. Hernandez is also under investigation
Two West Covina employees have filed claims against the City of West Covina for Mr. Hernandez actions. These lawsuits could cost the City more than 6 million dollars. The City Council must now defend Mr. Hernandez or settle with the employees.
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Hernandez's grandstanding
Our View: Hernandez's grandstanding
Posted: 05/28/2009 05:29:01 PM PDT
West Covina Mayor Roger Hernandez may have thought it would be politically savvy – politically dramatic, even – to call a special City Council meeting last week for which he had a good idea no fellow members would show up.
So there he was, at his seat in the middle of the council horseshoe last Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m., two city staff members forced to be present, a couple of watchdog-type citizens and a reporter in the audience, all ready to call the roll.
Though he joked about how his colleagues might be stuck in "L.A. traffic," there's no reason to believe the mayor thought that either a council quorum or all of his fellow council members – Shelley Sanderson, Steve Herfert, Sherri Lane and Michael Touhey – would show up.
After seven minutes of quiet, Hernandez was forced to concede that he wouldn't be gavelling the meeting to order that afternoon.
Several, perhaps all, of them, had already informed Hernandez that they had time conflicts for the special meeting, and that they would not be able to make the meeting.
The issue Hernandez had hoped to address – whether the city was being taken financial advantage of in spending $3.5 million in redevelopment funds on a senior housing project – is certainly a legitimate one.
Hernandez acknowledges that he as well as the other four council members initially voted for the investment of public funds. The good news from the point of view of wanting to take another look at the
deal is that rules require a member who cast an "Aye" vote to call up a decision for review. There's nothing as such wrong with doing so.
But – and you'll pardon the fact that wishing won't make it so – there is something wrong with political grandstanding. It's simply not what becomes a mayor most, wasting the people's time with what amounted to a council-chambers dumb show.
Council members are elected to represent the people of their city. A mayor is elected from within that council to have the honor of temporarily putting aside personal concerns and passions in order to agendize matters of importance, seek consensus and learn how to count to, in West Covina's case, three – to a council majority vote – so that the city's best interests are served.
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Jen, this was funny! I want a hug now.
That video was so funny. But please consider with West Covina being the way it is, if someone was to take your advice the next lawsuit would be one that claims sexual harassment.
SOOOOOO TRUE!!! Maybe hugging isn't such a good idea … at least John Nunez doesn't work in that city
Hernandez is a loose cannon
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West Covina is one of many cities that pay for councilmembers to attend college. It doesn't matter if a city benfits from them going to college, as long as " THEY" benefit from it. It furthers their own future, no one elses at the city and taxpayers expense. The city of South El Monte paid for two such individuals and nothing was done. Both Councilmemders Hector Delgado and Angelica Garcia had the city pick up the tab on their books and tuition. They both recieved their degrees and are now employed by El Monte High School District and El Monte City. Now that is what I call being politically smart. They got their cake and ate it too. Congratulations to them both. They are better educated to run the city and educate the kids in South El Monte and El Monte. They do deserve this perk. They work hard to represent their city and are underpaid. Garcia and Gonzales make more money than the other three each month as elected officials. Jennifer can you check on other cities who pay for their councilmenbers to attend college? What is the total on each that has been paid out? Would they have to report it on their 700 Form, as a gift? How can I get a city to pay for my sons education at UCLA? Does he have to be a councilmenber? Please let us all know. West Covina is a far better city than South El Monte
McLain is bringing down the Tribune!
This blog is down right pathetic! I'm getting tired of the constant beating up of West Covina to hide her friendship with Hernandez. It is obvious that she takes more of his side than anybody elses. Why is it the Tribune allows this nonsense? What ever happend to true, non-bias journalism? I guess that is an oxymoron!
It just goes to show how corrup many elected officials are. Once they get into office they do what they please. They have the majority of the votes and city managers are usually in their pockets. They can't do enough to assure them that their fondest desires are met. They literally get away with everything, unethical, illegal or not. They later move on to higher office and continue to take advantage of their elected positions. They have become very good of going away with being dishonest. We all pay the price for their nonsence.They should be recalled and not allowed to run for office any where.
Why isn't the D.A. Investigating this abuse? Most of the cities in the San Gabriel Valley are going under. Why do these jerks get away with this? This is a outcry. Why are these so called politicians re-elected? The people that vote them in should get a swift kick in the pants. The voters need to be informed about these criminals, who do the crime, but don't pay for it. Enough already. West Covina is doomed.
It actually goes to show how clueless some people are. How do you fools know it's abuse, how do you know elected's are all corrpt?? You don't! You just spew your hate-filled lies. You are the one who needs a swift kick in the pants for your stupid remarks.
You idiots should research things before you open your fat mouths. I read this blog and then have researched this myself and there has been no crime done.
Your fools!
So who died and made you judge and jury? We will see if there was a crime committed! It is called "conflct of interest." Research that, Mr. Know It All. Yeah right.
Because you have NOTHING Anonymous but air to support your lame comments.
I have read all the documents and know someone that went to the city meeting. Everything was done according to the law.
So what DO you have for your evidence these people are crooks? Again NOTHING!!!!
I am a voter so I can be the judge and jury expecially since I got off my butt to get the information, unlike YOU.
Question Is
The question is: drum roll please, Why did Mayor Hernandez vote for a project in a public forum, then all of a sudden decide oops I've changed my mind??? This question is the one that needs to be answered and investigated big time.
Hernandez knew no one would show for the special meeting. He even made a comment at the previous city council meeting that the council was trying to delay putting the district issue until the next meeting which they know is being cancelled since they are out of town.
Hernandez is for himself – period. He can lend himself $100,000, but does not have the money to pay his own tuition. Hernandez wanted a campaign contribution from the developer. When they said "NO" he was against the project, after voting for the project. Roger is now the new John Kerry – West Covina version.
Anonymous you seem to know alot. I think it would be interesting to find out how often and who the WC Mayor Hernandez tries to get money from developers. This should be looked into!
Tribune please show and print all 700 Forms and 420 Financial Statements for the last four elections in West Covina. That will show who is lying and who should not worry. It will be written in black and white. Right?
WC Voter
If Mayor Hernandez has a $100,000 for his campaign then the question is why didn't he pay for himself to go to school. As a taxpayer I'm appalled that I have to pay for a SLIMY politician like him to get a degree. No wonder West Covina has budget issues. It's high time we stand up to Hernandez and say "PAY FOR THINGS YOURSELF AND STOP TRYING TO GET A FREE RIDE".
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About grandstanding…the folks who have commented about this gesture (Ie. Hernandez grandstanding) don't realize that the mayor was forced to call the special meeting. The city had to sign the documents within, oh, days… because escrow would be closing. If he didn't call the meeting and at least try to reverse that stupid deal, then there would be little chance to do it later (and at a higher cost). So, what some have called "grandstanding" was an act of necessity. Hope that is something to think about.
To the individual that read all the documents and appears to think that makes him or her qualified to say that nothing is going on (Ada)…it's not about reading the documents. It's about analyzing them and asking critical questions. I'm not going to do your homework for you but you should look back, think about the state of this economy, think about the selling price, the players, think about how quickly everything moved…something does not add up.
And, Old Man…you made me laugh. You said that because Anonymous or someone forgot a "t" it is proven that they are careless and basically have no credibility. Wow. One spelling error and you can't listen to a word that one gal or guy has written. That's just stupid, frankly. Sorry.
Anon you obviously are getting info. from Hernandez as you are so quick to defend and believe his untruths, but the facts are just the facts…Mayor Hernandez called for a special meeting when he knew no one was available (PHOTO OP), he voted for a project in public and later declared he changed his mind. Evidently he must not of done his due diligence as a councilmember in a timely fashion and voted to approve a project and later changed his mind. This seems blatently obvious that this is his normal routine when something doesn't go his way. As I understand it this money can only be used for housing, so what better use of the money than to build affordable housing for seniors. So I find your comments interesting, uneducated and to use your words, frankly stupid.
Well Jen, the council didn't take your advice. The council was their usual selfs on Tuesday night.
BTW – for people that complain about the posts here aren't real reporting. Blogs are not meant to be your only news source. They are more like an interactive editorial.
Hernandez was so sick he had to leave the council meeting early, but was talking in the parking lot to people 30 mintues later!! I guess he did not want to go on the record and make tough budget decisions. He will claim was not part of the conversation so he can't express an opinion.
Roger's problem is simple – he is a dishonest person who expects to be paid to play. When he can't get his way, which impacts his bribe income, he says everyone but him is being paid-off. If Roger is correct, then he is the dumb one for not getting his piece with the others. Again, Roger can't play well with others – he wants everything, does not want to share in the kick-backs.
By the way – all but the parts about Roger are tongue in check comments.


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Canadian Beauty Bouchard to Contest Women's Singles Final Against Czech Republics' Kvitova
by R K Gupta on July 3, 2014
Playing marvelous tennis, Eugenie Bouchard brought historical glory to her nation by becoming the first ever Canadian tennis player to reach a Grand Slam singles final. In the second semifinal on Thursday, Bouchard ended the dreams of Romanian third seed Simona Halep to set up a championship encounter with Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova, who had overpowered her fellow Czech Lucie Safarova earlier in the day. Bouchard and 2011 winner Kvitova have previously faced one another just once in August 2013 during the Rogers Cup in Toronto but Bouchard is not thinking about it. The Canadian has been knocking the doors to enter the top bracket in women's circuit for a while and has kept her game on an even keel through the 2014 season by reaching the semifinals of year's first two Grand Slams in Melbourne and Paris. Now is, therefore, a big moment for her.
Many observers compare Bouchard with Maria Sharapova of last decade, when the Russian burst into the women's tennis scene with a bang. And such comparison is not merely limited to the two girls' glamorously marketable and extremely photogenic features. Maria was brilliant on the tennis courts in her early years with a sound temperament and consistency of play and after 10 years or more, she is still around. Bouchard, however, is a shade different. The tall and blond Canadian has the stunning looks of a Hollywood star but she also has a positive athletic propensity and commitment to the cause of tennis. In contrast to Maria, Bouchard is not given to theatrics. She remains focused on the job at hand, probing her opponents' weaknesses and exploiting them to good effect. Those, who have watched Bouchard, will tell you that she does not waste her nervous energy in berating herself, doesn't look skywards, when an error is committed and does not grunt when playing. If you want to brand her as cold or joyless, you can take your pick but that is because Bouchard is a professional to the core, though she is barely out of her teens.
In her match against Simona Halep, the 20-year-old Bouchard played a nerveless game with surgical precision. There were moments in the match, when she was down but she kept her emotions in check and chose to get on with the game. As a matter of fact, she didn't display her true capabilities against Halep but when time came, she exhibited a ruthless quality in her assault that left Halep stranded. The first set was well fought with both players measuring each other. Bouchard found that the Romanian was not effective with her service on many occasions on account of her short 5'6" stature. In the second set, Bouchard exploited this shortcoming by shifting her position and returning the service to make the Romanian run around in her side of the court.
In the opening set, the two players lost their service in the first four games. But afterwards, they kept found their rhythm to take the set to the tie-break, during which Bouchard trailed 2-4. Then suddenly she got lucky with a point on the net chord. She didn't apologize as other tennis players would but reeled off the next four points in a row to hold a set point. Though, Halep saved the first set point with a fabulous forehand, Bouchard served strongly to earn her second and this time she produced a rocketing forehand to close the set.
In the second set, a double-fault from Halep gave an early break to Bouchard. From this time onwards, Bouchard controlled the game with great authority. Her ruthless attitude came to fore, when Halep sent down an ace at 1-5, 15-40. Bouchard went to the chair umpire and complained that she was not ready when Halep served. Though Halep was strikingly close to losing the match, Bouchard was not prepared to let the matter drop. Halep however proved to be a fierce competitor as she saved five match points, before throwing in the towel and lost 6-7, 1-6. With the match in her pocket, Bouchrd only raised her arms towards her player's box but there was just a hint of a smile on her face.
In the first semifinal played earlier, two Czech women, Petra Kvitova and Lucie Safarova fought bitterly in the first set. The set was finally decided on the tie-break but Kvitova made it easy for herself in the second by playing a much better game. She began the set with a 3-0 lead and kept the pressure until the end to finish with a 7-6, 6-1 victory. It will be interesting to watch Kvitova taking on Bouchard on Saturday's championship match.
R K Gupta
Mr. RK Gupta has been a prolific Kridangan writer on major international sport-events for last two years. Basically a Mechanical Engineer and Administrative Management Post Graduate, Mr. Gupta took to blog-writing as a hobby after his retirement in 2011. He graduated to full-time sports-writing after joining Kridangan.com in 2013. Most of Mr. Gupta's posts are topical and analytical in nature; completely distinct from usual media reports. His narration on popular sports-events lends uniqueness to the reporting and makes it enjoyable for global sports readership.
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