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Richard SULÍK
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Internal Market and Consumer Protection Member imco
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Labour and Employment Banking, Finance and Internal Trade Transportation
2018/05/24 Justification of external audits for EU-funded projects
2018/05/23 Operational Programme for the Informatisation of Society (OPIS) in Slovakia
2018/04/05 Effectiveness of agricultural subsidies in Slovakia
2018/03/29 Issues with the agency granting agricultural subsidies in Slovakia
2018/02/20 External auditing - operational programmes 'Human Resources' and 'Research and Innovation'
2018/02/19 Application of Directive 2006/66/EC in Slovakia
2018/01/22 Qualitative assessment of EU-funded projects
2018/01/19 Protection missions - conclusions of the Paris summit of 28 August 2017
2017/11/24 Conditions for providing allowances for childcare in Slovakia, financed through the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
2017/10/27 Regulated professions in the Member States
2016/09/27 Conduct incompatible with the internal market - weighing scales in Slovakia
2016/07/29 Full deregulation of network industries in Slovakia
2016/07/29 Independence of Slovakia's network industry regulator
2016/04/06 Stopping Syrian refugees entering Turkey from Syria
2015/12/16 EU-funded projects in Slovakia
2015/12/03 Inadequate protection of external borders
2015/09/30 Infringement proceedings in the area of immigration policy
2015/09/30 Proceeds from the bank levy in Slovakia - changes to how they can be used
2015/09/18 G-komponent in Slovakia
2015/04/20 Medicine exports from Slovakia to other Member States - notification requirement
2018/05/14 Transfer pricing in EU law
2017/12/13 Posting of workers in the international transport sector
2017/12/13 Posting of workers in the international transport sector - definition of posting in the international transport sector
2017/12/13 Posting of workers in the international transport sector - time limits for determining posting, and mitigation of the impact on small and medium-sized enterprises
2017/09/04 Proposal for the revision of the Posting of Workers Directive - net employee salaries, total employer costs for a posted worker and competitiveness
2017/08/21 Posting of workers - reaction to the Commission's reply to question P-003281/2017
2017/06/28 Continuation of proceedings for the infringement of EU transport law - MiLoG
2017/06/22 The posting of workers in international transport - request for clarification of specific cases
2017/05/29 Posting of workers - minimum wage rates v remuneration
2017/05/11 Posting of workers - shared platform for calculating minimum pay
2017/01/30 Law on the minimum wage in Austria
2016/09/15 Transport workers - the posting of workers
2016/01/11 Duration of proceedings concerning infringement of the
2015/03/16 Draft waste law - possibility of the initiation of proceedings under Article 258 TFEU
2015/02/27 Germany's minimum wage - price discrimination stemming from the failure to take account of all mandatory allowances
2015/03/06 Possible restriction of competition - inadequate answer from the Commission
2015/01/19 Possible restriction of competition
2014/11/11 Competition and thermal energy
2018/06/12 Electronic form of a contract or other legal act under the GDPR
2018/05/14 Access to documents of the EU institutions
2017/12/13 Single Market Information Tool (SMIT)
2017/11/24 Single Market Information Tool (SMIT) - obtaining information in connection with the extension of a concession without opening tendering procedures for public procurement
2017/09/27 Vehicle road-worthiness tests
2017/05/29 Tax on the first registration of a motor vehicle imported from abroad
2017/05/04 Public consultation - restrictions on cash payments
2016/10/31 Obligations relating to packaging waste
2016/06/30 EU Common Entry Gate - information obligations relating to electronic cigarettes and refill containers
2016/06/09 Dismissal of employees who have reached retirement age
2016/02/15 Conservation benefits of hunting and legal trophy-shooting
2016/01/14 Registration fee for initial registration of a motor vehicle in Slovakia
2016/01/11 Age limit for social media registration without consent of legal representatives
2015/12/16 Public consultations - the language barrier
2015/11/12 EU asylum centres in third countries
2015/09/09 Compulsory registration of VAT payers in Slovakia
2015/05/13 Principle of equal access to media
2015/03/04 Discrimination of rail carriers - reimbursement of fare concessions to a single rail carrier
2015/02/16 Europol's access to VAT Information Exchange System (VIES)
2014/12/12 Transparency of public procurement
2014/11/12 Cookie template
2014/09/10 Maximum authorised weights of trailers with two or more axles and single non-driving axles
2018/05/22 eHealth - follow up to question E-002769/2016
2018/05/16 Possible use of Slovak government plane in abduction of Vietnamese citizen
2018/03/08 Late transposition of Directive 2015/2302/EC in the Slovak Republic
2018/03/08 Italian Mafia activity in the Slovak Republic
2018/02/20 Removal of legislative and technical error made by the Slovak Republic in CETA
2018/01/19 Independence of Slovak national energy regulator (ÚRSO)
2017/12/04 CETA - error made by the Slovak Republic
2017/02/06 Obligation to work in Hungary after completing university education
2017/02/03 Reconstruction of university halls of residence in Bratislava
2017/02/03 Late transposition of directives
2016/11/11 Decision on applying standard time without a change to summer time
2016/10/19 Notifying national agencies of shipments of animal origin, unprocessed vegetables and unprocessed fruits
2016/09/15 Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/2183 - Slovak Republic
2016/07/29 The Slovak network industries regulator - shortcomings
2016/04/06 Serious shortcomings during the implementation of the EU co-financed Slovak project eHealth
2016/04/06 Repeated investment incentives paid to one Slovak undertaking
2016/01/15 Qualified majority voting in the Council - blocking minority and postponement of the vote
2015/08/12 Health and safety at work: microenterprises
2015/08/12 Statistics on health and safety at work in microenterprises
2015/06/29 Traffic rules
2015/04/30 Project Mario - defending the rights of child migrants
2018/06/13 Annual OLAF report
2018/04/19 Enforcement of the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive - absence of a supervisory body in Slovakia for the food sector
2018/02/26 Enforcement of the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive
2018/02/20 Assessing dual food quality as an unfair trading practice
2017/11/16 Draft amendment to the Schengen Borders Code - impact on the functioning of the Schengen area
2017/07/17 Letter box companies - mobility package
2017/06/28 White Paper on the Future of Europe
2017/05/02 Amendment to the Enforcement Code in Slovakia
2016/01/04 EU counter-measures to Russian trade sanctions against Ukraine
2015/09/09 Rooting phones and warranties
2015/08/12 Recognition of specialist pharmaceutical diplomas
2015/04/10 Capital Markets Union
2015/03/16 Preventive and protective measures
2014/11/26 Philae module
2014/11/14 Central and individual sources of heating
2014/10/24 Banking union - violation of agreement by Member State
2014/09/17 VP/HR - Absence of the Vice-President/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy during the debate on the situation in Ukraine
2014/07/22 Duties of the Presidency of the EU Council
2018/03/05 Generally binding regulation on the prohibition of gambling
2018/02/23 Re-use of open data under the GDPR
2017/12/01 Implementation of the Regulation on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data (GDPR)
2017/11/22 E-mail addresses as personal data and their processing by online stores pursuant to Regulation No 2016/679
2017/11/16 Processing of data by online shops pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council
2017/10/11 Definition and content of the concept of 'vital interests' within the meaning of the general regulation on the protection of personal data
2017/09/04 Plan and funding for transformation of coal-mining regions
2016/12/15 Banning the use of mercury in production processes
2016/10/12 Loi Macron - lack of an adequate answer
2016/07/20 Loi Macron
2016/02/15 Cross-border broadcasting of television channels
2016/02/02 Support for beekeepers - unanswered question
2015/07/08 Administrative cooperation and classification of an employee for the purposes of Regulation No 883/2004
2015/06/11 Support for beekeepers
2015/03/04 VAT-related administrative cooperation - repeat question
2014/12/12 Administrative cooperation in the field of VAT
2014/10/02 Possible discrimination - cross-border VAT
2018/06/14 Dual quality goods - number of products affected
2018/02/26 Code of conduct - dual quality food
2017/12/07 Dual quality food - the withholding of information by the Slovak Government
2017/11/16 EU readmission agreements
2017/10/27 European intelligence unit
2017/10/27 Provision of free legal aid in matters relating to child maintenance within the meaning of Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009
2017/02/06 Number of EU laws
2017/01/30 Restriction of the free movement of goods in Slovakia - distribution of medicinal products - unanswered question E-007113-16
2016/11/22 Mandatory barrier-free access in private crèches
2016/10/10 European Certificate of Succession - the sharing-out of an estate
2016/10/04 Excise duty on tobacco products - transitional period to sell off cigarettes in circulation
2016/09/27 Restriction of the free movement of goods in Slovakia - distribution of medicinal products
2016/06/30 Highest early retirement pension
2016/06/09 Misleading consumers
2016/04/20 Early retirement of officials of the European institutions
2016/02/02 State aid to creditors of a company facing difficulties
2015/05/21 Signposting for last exits before toll roads
2015/01/19 Freedom of movement and compulsory school attendance
2014/10/24 Begging among children
2015/11/23 Grapevine flavescence dorée MLO - possible occurrence in Slovakia
2015/08/12 Grapevine flavescence dorée (MLO) - possible occurrence in Slovakia
2015/08/12 Results of the Greek referendum of 5 July 2015
2017/11/16 Liability of private laboratories within the meaning of Regulation 882/2004(EU) and Member States' reporting obligations under Directive 2015/1535(EU)
2017/07/17 Proposal for a directive on a proportionality test
2016/06/03 Revision of the firearms directive - Commissioner's statement
2016/04/06 Definition of financial activity under the Directive on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering
2016/02/05 Revision of the Firearms Directive - confiscation and possible disarmament of the citizenry
2015/11/26 Revision of the Firearms Directive - statistics
2015/11/19 Multi-purpose migration centre in Niger
2015/06/24 Short-term Statistics Regulation and micro-enterprises
2015/06/24 Comprehensive REFIT in statistics
2014/09/17 Directive on privacy and electronic communication


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Home Headlines Someone wants me dead- Franco
Someone wants me dead- Franco
Daniel Chida
DISTRESSED: Franco showing damage
*Kwaso Kwaso star dodges death
*Singer's house and car 'petrol bombed'
Kwaso Kwaso star, Franco Lesokwane is living in fear after narrowly escaping the flames of death on Tuesday night following a petrol bomb attack that nearly burnt down his house and vehicle.
The 46-year-old singer was watching a football match on TV at one of his three homes in Mmankgodi when, what he described as the 'attempt on my life' was made.
In an exclusive interview with The Voice at the scene of the fire, Franco explained the incident happened at around 2300hrs.
The popular artists revealed that his dogs had been barking loudly when he heard a blast, which he ignored.
The strange bang was soon followed by a foul smell, which the musician dismissed as neighbours burning rubbish.
"My car alarm then rang at the same time as the hooter and upon inquiry I saw the car and house on fire," narrated the veteran performer, who has over 15 years experience in the music industry and recently resurrected his career with the massive hit 'Ya Lenna Babylon'.
In shock and realising his life was in danger, Franco, unable to escape out the burning front door, fled the smoke and flames by running to another room.
"I was racing against time because if the fire was to catch on the whole car then it was over for me," he narrated animatedly.
The singer explained that the thought of his young son growing up fatherless gave him the courage and strength to stay calm and overcome his fears.
FEARFUL: Franco is scared for his life
"Thinking of my son who I had left in Gabane, I took an iron rod to break the burglar bars and managed to go through the window," he continued simply.
At this point, a couple from the same compound, who had come out to investigate the source of the commotion, helped Franco douse the fire with water.
The singer's relieved smile at his close encounter is soon replaced by a worried frown as he contemplates the events of Tuesday night.
Having found a discarded Five Litre container, which smelled strongly of petrol, Franco is convinced this was an attempt to end his life.
"I am scared for my life. I don't even have a clue on who wanted to kill me because it is clear the person wanted me dead!
"The person brought petrol to bomb the house. I am lucky to have acted very fast otherwise I was going to die inside the house. It is clear that the culprit wanted to bring everything down, this was not a robbery!"
However, the singer is clueless as to who could want him dead.
Thamaga Police Station Commander, Superintendent Moses Makgoeng could not comment on the matter as he was still waiting for a report from his investigating team.
The seemingly unprovoked attack comes at a time when Franco's music career is enjoying a major revival.
In April, he gave a scintillating performance during Charma Gal's 'Ke Ya Mmokolodi' album launch at Duma FM Grounds.
Two weeks ago he outshone Zimbabwean jazz legend Oliver Mtukudzi at the Mascom Live Sessions, breathing life into an otherwise disappointing show.

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Families bring back Coming of Age celebration
Posted on November 6, 2017 November 6, 2017 by heathersthomson
By Heather Thomson
For centuries the First Nations of British Columbia have hosted Coming of Age celebrations, marking the time when a girl becomes a woman. The potlatch ban came into place in 1885, making traditional celebrations like this challenging. Many nations continued the practice in private, but they were not able to bring it out in the open again until the ban ended in 1951.
Because they lost their traditional practice for so long, many families no longer celebrate life's big moments through a community celebration like a potlatch.
On Saturday, October 21, the Howard Family held a Coming of Age celebration for their daughter Helena Howard. Just before the event, Helena asked if her cousin Cierra Nookemus could join the celebration. Both young women were honoured and given traditional names.
After receiving an invitation from Helena's parents, Tammy and Cory Howard, I decided to attend the event. I wanted to help honour Helena. I was also curious and somewhat envious of such a rich cultural event, and so we packed up the truck with camera gear and made the trip to Anacla to check it out.
Elders tell me this is the first time they remember a Coming of Age being celebrated in the House of Huu-ay-aht. Many of them said they could not recall the last time the Nation hosted such an event. This was a special day in Anacla.
Lunch was served and everyone socialized at the House of Huu-ay-aht. The girls ran around visiting their friends and family. It was like any other luncheon in Anacla, that is until the girls were whisked away to the Anacla Government Office to get ready. I was asked to come over to take some photos, and when I arrived I could not believe the transformation. The young girls who were playing at the House of Huu-ay-aht only a few minutes earlier were gone, and two beautiful young women stood before my camera, all dressed in white and ready for their big moment.
Back in the House of Huu-ay-aht, excitement was running high. The only comparison I can offer is when people wait to catch the first glimpse of a bride on her wedding day. Dancers gathered at the door with their shawls spread wide to keep anyone from sneaking a peek of the guests of honour before it was time. As eagle down began to float around the ankles of the dancers, rattles and a voice rose from the circle, drums followed, and finally two sea serpents emerged. As the voices and drums grew louder, a canoe began rising above the dancers, on the shoulders of men. Sitting in the middle were Helena and Cierra, with two guardians by their sides.
The canoe made its way down the centre aisle and circled the front of the building. Dancers followed, all paddling to the beat of the drums and voices that sang out. Finally, with tears running down their faces, the young women were seated at the front of the room with their guardians.
The emcee for the event explained the ceremony and its importance. He also introduced the four guardians and explained their role was to protect and guide these young women for the rest of their lives. This was also our responsibility, he explained, adding that everyone in the room plays a role in ensuring Helena and Cierra grow up with the knowledge that they are special and hold an important place in society – that they should be respected and respect themselves.
Helena's father, Cory explains that aside from receiving a new name and finding out who their relatives are, teaching the young women they deserve respect is the most important part of the event. "It's about raising them up and showing off how important they are because they bring life into the world," Cory explains. "They need to be reminded that they deserve respect."
Hereditary chiefs from several nations were then called up to wash the young women's feet. Cory explains that this is an important part of the ceremony. By bowing down in front of the young women and washing their feet the chiefs are putting themselves below the young women, when they would usually be above them. It is a sign of respect and a way of honouring them on their special day.
The final step in the official ceremony was giving each of the girls a new name. Helena was given the name of her grandmother Marie Nookemus, which has come from her grandmother before her – Kla-qwo-klee-nulth. Sara Dennis, hereditary chief for the Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/ Che:k'tles7et'h' Nation, offered Cierra her name, Kluu-ath-apee.
As the drumming, singing, and dancing continued, the room was alive with excitement. People cheered and danced at their seats. The voices grew louder and more drums joined the circle as the Huu-ay-aht dancers joined the Howard family, the Muchalaht/Mowachaht Nation, for a shared song.
It was then time to share a meal and socialize with friends and family, before the dancing and singing into the night.
Looking back on the event, that feeling of cultural envy is even stronger. I think back to my own coming of age. I think I was taken to the local drug store for a quick shop for feminine hygiene products, told once a month I had to be careful in swimming pools, and sent on my way. It makes me wonder, if we all learned to celebrate this stage in life would women respect themselves more and demand the same of the men in their lives? If we marked this change in our life with pride, would men understand it is something they too should celebrate and respect?
I hope that feeling of pride and respect follows Helena and Cierra through their lives, and that the message from Saturday is not forgotten. I also hope their Coming of Age celebration is only the beginning of many more big moments at the House of Huu-ay-aht.
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Q: Ajax Call to Web API works in Chrome but not in Edge I have created an Edge extension that currently makes an Ajax call to a web API i have also developed in order to request data. Currently after hours of testing, I know the Ajax call works correctly and returns the relevant data.
My issue is the Ajax call will fail when I attempt to call it from my Edge extension. It doesn't provide any reasoning or errors, just simply the error message I added to the Ajax call (error: .... see below). Having tested the exact same extension and Ajax call to my web API in chrome the Ajax call from within the extension works correctly and returns the data from which I can then use.
$(document).ready(function () {
    $select = $('#brandDropdownList');
    $.ajax({
        type: "GET",
        url: 'http://localhost:44358/api/brands',
        dataType: 'JSON',
        success:function(data) {
            $select.html('');
            $.each(data, function(key, val) {
                $select.append('<option id="' + val.brand_id + '">' + val.brand_name + '</option>');
            })
        },
        error: function(){
            $select.html('<option id="-2">Please try again...</option>');
        }
    });

Why is this? I have no errors or issues, it works fine in Chrome, but not in Edge and unfortunately I have to use Edge for the project I am undertaking.
The only error I can see in the console in dev tools is that there is a warning for:
"serviceWorker.getRegistrations is rejected due to unsecure context or host restriction in ms-browser-extension"

A: It might because Microsoft Edge has network isolation by default for security reasons. You could enable loopback and debug the localhost server by running the following command from a cmd prompt as administrator, then restart Microsoft Edge:
CheckNetIsolation LoopbackExempt -a -n=Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe

Reference:
(1) Failed to fetch error with MS Edge Extension
(2) Why does Microsoft Edge open some local websites...
(3) How to debug localhost on Microsoft Edge

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There has however, been something of a revolution in the applied behavioural sciences over the past two decades. Prior to this resurgence in canine research, dog training (if indeed any was actually done) was delayed until the dog was six months to a year old and that was often just teaching only obedience drills. Training was always conducted primarily on-lead with repeated corrections and behaviour modification was largely restricted to punishing dogs for making mistakes whilst the use of food lures and rewards was taboo.
However, just because we know far more about dogs now and how they learn, it doesn't mean that everyone does. Therefore and to ensure that you know the right and best things to do, a pre puppy session with a properly trained and qualified behaviourist will give you the confidence to make informed decisions about the future welfare of your new puppy.
The right kind of advice can go a long way to making the first few weeks of puppy ownership far simpler and less stressful.............for both you and your puppy.
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Still struggling with what to get your guy for Valentine's Day? Get him GANT fragrance and you'll be onto a winner!
Now I know aftershave is a bit predictable gift but it's also a fail safe; being a treat and something that men don't tend to buy themselves. This scent is certainly a treat for the nostrils too with its woody notes and freshness inspired by the sea.
The man behind the fragrance is Pierre Wulff who he really knows his stuff, being the go-to perfumer for brands such as Victoria's Secret to & Other stories. This nautical inspired scent not only gives the woodsy aroma of boats, it looks the part with its deep blue sea bottle and wicker design.
This sophisticated and masculine scent makes the perfect Valentines gift for your significant other that'll leave him smelling lush.
I hope this last minute Valentines gift idea has helped anyone still in a flap to get something and stay tuned for Thursday's post which will be my final and super last-minute gift idea so keep your eyes peeled. It involves food - I'll tell you that much!


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I use this on my nose for blackheads. It leaves a shiny residue that I'm not fond of, however, I have noticed that I have fewer blackheads.
This is one of the best toners I have ever used. It leaves your face feeling clean and refreshed without drying your skin out. This toner is part of Neutrogena's Microclear ® Technology product line and at just under $7 per bottle it's an absolute steal. Microclear ® is a patented technology composed of three ingredients acting in synergy to prepare the skin to receive salicylic acid under good conditions: so, that it can act deeply in the pores and release all its efficiency to help get rid of spots.
Great addition to a routine !
The addition of this toner into my routine has drastically improved my acne. I get cystic/hormonal acne and healing time has sped up with the addition of this toner.
-Feels good on skin -moisturizing -broke my skin out. I'm on the first week of using this product and my acne is worse than it was before, im going to continuing using it for another week and see what happens from there.
Helps clear acne. Gets rid of makeup. Clears oil. Brings shine to your face. Stinging. But that's when you know it's working! Use it! It really gets rid of the redness so it's less noticeable!
Refreshing Smells good Kills acne Smell can be kinda strong I love stuff! It really does treat my acne. I get less acne and when I do get a pimple this stuff really takes care of it in a day or two. I moisturize after I use it so it won't dry me out.
Smells nice, clears acne and prevents acne, refreshing Can be drying, but its an acne treatment so it comes with the territory I used this toner last summer and it cleared up my skin pretty dramatically. I still had some pimples but I'd say it definitely improved my skin. Then I kind of got off track and stopped using it and my skin was worse than ever, then I found it in my cabinet and tried it again and within a few weeks my skin was a lot better. I wish it worked 100 percent because I still have acne but it is definitely an improvement.


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Miami Dolphins vs. Carolina Panthers Preview and Pick – Point Spread
Miami Dolphins (4-5 SU, 4-5 ATS) vs. Carolina Panthers (4-5 SU, 4-5 ATS), NFL Week 11, 8:20 p.m. EST, Thursday, November 19, 2009, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C. TV: NFL Network
by Ryno of Predictem.com
Point Spread: Dolphins +3.5/Panthers -3.5
If you like passing, this is not the game for you. But if you like running, this certainly is the game for you. Two of the top five running teams in the league meet up on Thursday night, as the Carolina Panthers host the Miami Dolphins.
Both of these teams have two quality running backs. The Dolphins have Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams, and the Panthers have DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. The Panthers run a conventional style, while the Dolphins often use the wildcat formation. But Brown and Williams are banged up with injuries. Williams played on Sunday and should be good to go on Thursday. Brown hurt his ankle on Sunday and is likely out on Thursday. Without Brown, the Dolphins will have to rely on Williams, and they may opt to let Chad Henne pass the ball more than usual.
Henne has 990 passing yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions with a 58.9 completion percentage. Brown has 648 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. Williams has 558 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns. The Dolphins running backs have accounted in some way for 16 of the team's 21 offensive touchdowns this season.
The Dolphins are coming off a dramatic 25-23 win over the Buccaneers. The Dolphins held a 22-16 lead in the fourth quarter until the Bucs scored a touchdown with 1:14 remaining. But Henne led the Dolphins on a four-play, 68-yard drive that lasted a minute, including two passes to Davone Bess for 41 yards and a 27-yard run by Williams, to set up a game-winning field goal by Dan Carpenter with 10 seconds left in the game.
The Panthers are coming off a 28-19 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Panthers have won four of their last six games after starting off 0-3. Against the Falcons, the Panthers unleashed a no-huddle offense that was quite successful for quarterback Jake Delhomme. He threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns. Any time Delhomme can throw decently and not turn the ball over, the Panthers have a great chance to win. DeAngelo Williams ran for 92 yards, and Stewart ran for 82 yards and two touchdowns. The Panthers gave up 111 yards on just nine carries to Falcons running back Michael Turner before he left with an injury. The Falcons had 176 total rushing yards. That's not a good sign for the Panthers defense heading into a game against the Dolphins.
For the season, Williams has 860 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. Stewart has 466 rushing yards and six touchdowns.
This game will likely come down to which team does a better job stopping
the run. The Dolphins being without Brown will be a huge blow if he indeed
does not play. But Williams is capable of picking up the slack just fine,
however the Dolphins probably would then cut down a bit on the wildcat formation.
That would be an advantage for the Panthers. The Dolphins also have a fairly
weak pass defense, so Delhomme could exploit that if he can get Steve
Smith involved. The Panthers have a pretty good pass defense, so
it could be a tough game for Henne, especially if the Dolphins aren't able
to dominate on the ground.
The total has gone over in five of Miami's last six games. These two teams last played in 2005, when the Dolphins won the game in Miami, 27-24.
Ryno's Pick: These two teams are pretty evenly matched. With the Dolphins getting more than a field goal, normally they would be a solid value pick. But if Brown doesn't play, it's tough to predict how well the Dolphins will play without him. If the Dolphins aren't as effective as usual with their running game without him, Henne probably won't be able to carry the offense himself, especially against a solid pass defense. The Panthers played well against the Falcons and are playing very well the last few weeks. With a consistent running attack and Delhomme playing well against the Falcons in the new no-huddle offense, the Panthers should be able to mix it up well and put up some points on the Dolphins. The Panthers will continue to play well on both sides of the ball and win one at home. Take the Panthers -3.5.


In today's busy and expensive realm of travel, packing your bags for just about any trip, whether it be an instant weekend getaway or perhaps a month long holiday abroad is usually a bit dicey. This is especially true should you be travelling by airplane. As the airlines have got all adopted fairly strict and perhaps exceedingly prohibitive rules and fees around the transport of the bags. From increased security concerns for the rising price of jetliner fuel, packing for the trip is not what it really was previously in any respect! Before starting your following journey, you need to consult some travel tips for packing luggage.
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Traveling is usually a wonderful experience which enables you in exploring wonderful places, historical locations as well as unimaginable destinations. It has gained much more fame with all the expansion of a number of online travel portals, offering a set of comfortable packages to the customers. Anyone who has a computer or laptop and a good proficiency in utilizing the Internet can book the tickets online instead of eating out in obtain the tickets.
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The current condition of the town is not good as their precious infrastructure losing their condition due to Natural claim, Negligence, Vandalism and Urban Pressures.Ramgarh Shekhawati losing its breathtaking beauty i e havelies, cenotaph and temples. There are limited sources of income, so people are moving big cities like Jaipur,Mumbai and Kolkatta. The one of the wealthiest town of India now don't have any mark for note. There are poor educational institute which can not relate the town with chotti kashi, as the town was famous with that. There are not good hospitals in the town and not good road. Drainage systems also are the problem areas of the town.


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India, Indonesia to boost bilateral ties in coming years
Jakarta [Indonesia], November 19 (ANI): India and Indonesia, maritime neighbours and strategic partners, had civilizational links for more than two thousand years. Both countries have excellent relations and these relations have the huge potential to grow further in the coming years.
India and Indonesia are democratic countries and have pluralistic societies where different religions, ethnic groups and cultures co-exist and live in harmony. Right from their freedom struggles against their colonial masters in the 1940s, both India and Indonesia helped each other and remained close friends.
"Relations between India and Indonesia stand strong during both good and difficult times. In 2018, when Indonesia was affected by an earthquake, we immediately started operation SamudraMaitri," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while addressing a gathering of Indian Diaspora living in Indonesia and Friends of India in Indonesia in Bali on Tuesday.
"That year when I came to Jakarta, I had said that India and Indonesia may be 90 nautical miles apart, but in reality, we are not 90 nautical miles apart but 90 nautical miles close," Modi further said.
PM Modi mentioned Odisha's Bali Jatra, a maritime journey from Odisha to Indonesia's Bali in the past, an annual trade and commerce fair on the banks of the Mahanadi river in Cuttack to commemorate the rich maritime history of the state.
"When people of Indonesia see photos of this year's Bali Jatra on the internet, they'll be proud and happy. Due to the issues arising due to COVID, some hurdles had cropped up. After several years, Bali JatraMahotsav is being celebrated on a grand scale with mass participation in Odisha," said PM Modi.
Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country, has not prevented Indonesia from embracing the Ramayana in unique ways -- each and every interpretation deserves careful study and analysis. The performers of the famous Ramayana ballet at the Prambanan temple in Central Java are all Muslims.
The Indian Epics -- the Ramayana and the Mahabarata -- play an important role in Indonesian culture and history, and are popular amongst Indonesians today.
Prambanan is one of the largest temple complexes in Southeast Asia which has various kinds of statues and reliefs. This temple complex is located in Prambanan Village, close to Yogyakarta, in Klaten regency in Central Java.
Prambanan temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, is the second biggest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia after the Angkor Vat temple in Cambodia. It is also known as RaraJonggrang or Lara Jonggrang.
The Prambanan temple complex, which was dedicated to Lord Shiva, was built around 856 AD. It was built by King Rakai Pikatan from the Sanjaya dynasty of the Medang Kingdom in Central Java. But it was not completed during his period but completed the construction work in 856 A.D. by his successor King Loka Pala.
Prambanan has many kinds of relief that produce various stories and symbols. The story of Rama - Sinta is one that is depicted in the Prambanan relief. There are also other reliefs in Prambanan temples, such as the mystical bird Garuda which is depicted as half human and half bird. Garuda is the national symbol of the Indonesian state.
There are three main temples--Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva temples - in the Prambanan temple complex, which symbolize Trimurti in Hindu belief.
Each temple faces east and is adjacent to the accompanying temple facing west. Nandini for Shiva, Swan for Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are 2 flank temples, 4 kelir temples, and 4 corner temples. Meanwhile, the second courtyard has 224 temples. The main temples in the Prambanan complex rise up to 47 meters, five meters higher than the Borobodur Buddhist temple, in Yogyakarta.
Indonesia's fascination with Ramayana is not new -- the country has taken inspiration from both Sage Valmiki's Ramayana and Tamil poet Kamban's Ramayana and thus, the Ramayana remains in the imagination and cultural milieu of the country.
Not only the Prambanan temple but numerous Hindu temples can also be found on Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Bali islands. Bali is currently a Hindu-majority island in Indonesia. Numerous inscriptions in the Sanskrit language in Pallava script were found in various locations in Indonesia. We can also visit the National Museum in Jakarta to find various amazing archaeological evidence of Indonesia's history. In front of the Museum, you can see the magnificent Statue of Arjuna's Chariot in Jakarta.
From the 3rd century to the 16th century, we had numerous Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms throughout Indonesia. To this day, Indonesia uses many expressions of Sanskrit and the Hindu names from Ramayana and Mahabarata are very common throughout the country. Indonesia's state ideology Pancasila (Five Principles), state motto BhinnekaTinggalIka (Unity in Diversity), and Indonesian Navy's slogan JalasvevaJayamahai (On the Sea, We are glorious) are some of the Sanskrit expressions in Indonesia.
Bollywood movies and yoga from India are very popular in Indonesia.
Cultural admiration is not one-sided. However, Indians also relate closely to Indonesian culture, including Hindu Balinese culture. During his visit to Java and Bali in 1927, Indian Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore was so enamoured with Bali and said "Wherever I go on the island, I see God".
In 1950, Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru praised Bali as the "Morning of the World.
Nehru and Indonesian first President Sukarno worked together to organize the famous 1955 Bandung Asian- African Conference, which led to the establishment of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1961.
In 1991, India adopted its "Look East policy" to engage more with Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia. Under the dynamic Prime Minister Modi, India adopted its "Act East Policy" to enhance further India's ties with Southeast Asian countries.
The relations between India and Indonesia reached their peak in 2018 when Modi visited Indonesia. Both President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and Modi flew kites into the National Monument (Monas) square in a personal affection between the two leaders. Many important agreements were signed to improve the relations.
In 2016, Jokowi visited India to boost bilateral relations between the two countries. He also visited India in January 2018 to attend the India-ASEAN Summit meeting.
The economic relations between India and Indonesia have been growing by leaps and bounds. Indonesia has risen to become India's second-largest trading partner in the ASEAN region after Singapore. India-Indonesia bilateral trade increased from USD 6.9 billion in 2007 to USD 21.01 billion in 2021.
With its USD 17.93 billion in exports to India during the first nine months of this year, Indonesia created a history turning India into its fourth largest export destination in the world. The total bilateral trade during the first nine months of this year reached a record USD 25.46 billion.
India is Indonesia's largest buyer of crude palm oil, as well as a major importer of coal, minerals, rubber, pulp and paper, and hydrocarbon reserves. Indonesia buys refined petroleum products, maize, commercial vehicles, telecommunications equipment, oil seeds, animal feed, cotton, steel products, and plastics from India. India also exports pharmaceuticals and formulations in bulk to Indonesia.
Indian cumulative direct foreign direct investments reached more than USD 20 billion. In the future, more Indian investments will come to Indonesia.
Both countries have set a trade target of USD 50 billion by 2025. Given the booming ties, including economic ties, this target can easily be achieved.
In the defence sector, both countries have been working closely. They organize Samudra Shakti, a bilateral maritime exercise, and Garuda Shakti, a joint military exercise, every year. Indonesia has significantly stepped up naval cooperation with India, including joint exercises and port visits by warships, as part of Jakarta's focus on maritime security across the Indian Ocean.
What is now needed is a futuristic strategic dimension to cement these soft power relations into civilizational pillars.
The people-to- contacts between India and Indonesia must be enhanced. Indian tourists can visit beautiful Indonesia to see the cultural and historic Hindu-Buddhistic remnants.
In 2019, around 657,000 Indian tourists visited Indonesia. This figure may be doubled in the coming years given the potential of Indonesian tourism.
Indian tourists will feel at home if they visit Indonesia.
On Wednesday, Jokowi officially handed over the G20 presidency to Modi. India will be the G20 president in 2023. Jokowi said that Indonesia fully supports India's G20 presidency.
The ties between India and Indonesia are currently booming and they may reach new strategic heights in the coming years. (ANI)
Nepal deputy PM resigns after SC terms him 'stateless'


I borrowed the DVD of Skyfall from my boss and watched it yesterday evening.
Actually, it was the "this plays anywhere" Blu-ray edition with a bundled no-frills DVD. The DVD had "region 2 NTSC" printed on the label; and when played, carried an FBI anti-copying warning and an MPAA PG-13 certificate. A quick check with VLC indicated that the disc identified as both regions 1 and 2, so it looks like it was just the American no-frills release with an extra bit added to the region mask.
Of the film itself, it was okay.
The best moments were when it actually remembered that it's a Bond film rather than a generic action thriller; the predominantly po-faced feel of the Daniel Craig era is making me nostalgic for the Roger Moore years.
It's also yet another film infested with tedious teal-and-orange cinematography. How I miss the days when cinematographers acknowledged that the human eye can perceive the full colour spectrum.
If I were asked to sum up all that seems wrong about current Bond films in one sentence, I'd put it like this: these films are not suitable for screening on a Saturday afternoon on ITV.


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Comedian Patton Oswalt On Finding the Humour in Aging and His Upcoming Just For Laughs Gala
Mike Crisolago | July 28th, 2022
Comedian Patton Oswalt, seen here performing his stand-up routine at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in 2017, is hosting a Just For Laughs gala in Montreal this week. Photo: David Becker/Getty Images
It's safe to say that when Patton Oswalt takes the stage at his very own Just For Laughs gala on July 29 in Montreal, he'll have butterflies in his stomach. Not that the 53-year-old comedian, who's been performing stand-up comedy since 1988, doubts his talents. It's just that, as he notes during a recent Zoom interview, "If I stop being nervous going on stage, then it's no fun anymore."
Oswalt, of course, boasts fans across the entertainment spectrum. Most know him as a stand-up comedian, but there's also his extensive work in television and film, be it his co-starring role as nerdy pal Spence on the sitcom The King of Queens (a personal favourite), the voice of the eponymous rodent hero of the Oscar-winning Pixar film Ratatouille, or his countless screen credits in everything from Veep and The Goldbergs to Zoolander and The Secret Life of Pets 2. He's also written books, comics, voiced video games and much more. And, of course, he helped finish I'll Be Gone in the Dark, a 2018 book by his late wife, Michelle McNamara, about the Golden State Killer.
But for Oswalt, all roads lead back to stand-up comedy. He won both an Emmy and a Grammy for his 2016 Netflix special Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping, and recently appeared at the 2022 Netflix Is A Joke festival, he mused about aging — "You pass the age of 50, and then suddenly everything is fatal" — when discussing how he broke his foot by simply slipping off a curb.
Oswalt spoke with Zoomer about his upcoming Just For Laughs gala, his love of stand-up comedy and finding humour in aging.
MIKE CRISOLAGO: How does it feel to be hosting your own gala, especially coming out of the pandemic?
PATTON OSWALT: I mean, being on stage anywhere is such a kind of sanity rush in terms of, 'Oh, there are people here, there's an audience, thank God.' And it's also, I will say, surreal being back [at JFL]. I was on New Faces [of Comedy] my first time in Montreal, decades ago, and now I'm hosting a gala. A gala was something I couldn't even afford to get a ticket to see when I first [went] to Just for Laughs. So yeah, it's a big deal. And the fact that I'm with a group of people like Hannah Gadsby and Marc Maron, it's good to be in that kind of company.
MC: A lot of comedians have spoken of the importance of humour in these difficult times. How important is it to you to have outlets like this where we can all just go and laugh?
PO: I'm quoting a friend of mine, Todd Glass — if you can mock it, you can manage it. You know, if everything is so deadly serious to the point that [if you] don't even mention its name, don't even make a joke about it, it makes it feel impossible. And it shrinks you as a human being. The more you can laugh about anything, the more space you feel like you take up in the world and the steadier the ground feels underneath your feet. And you can just really exist.
MC: Along those lines of being able to laugh at anything, comedians more recently are being scrutinized for the jokes they make and the subject matter they tackle. Is there an awareness of that when you're preparing a set?
PO: No, I mean, I was always very open to, 'Oh, hey, if this term or if this trope has become hack or become offensive or become old, you have to constantly shed and change and evolve.' I don't believe in cancelling people out of context, but I also believe in evolution and change and growth. So somewhere in the middle is moving forward. And I just don't think in those terms of like, 'Oh my God, is this gonna offend someone?' I'm willing to always listen to the other side. I'm a freaking comedian. I'm not here to make people miserable. [Laughs]
MC: At this year's Netflix Is a Joke, your set included quips about how passing the age of 50 meant that suddenly everything is fatal, and how you broke your foot just stepping off the curb. How important is it for you to find the humour in aging?
PO: I'd better find the humour because it's something I have to go through, whether I like it or not. So this isn't in terms of, can I find humour in something that's outside of myself? This is an ordeal I will have to go through. So I'd better find a way to make it funny whether or not I'm a comedian. You know, I think there's a lot of people that aren't comedians that are trying to find a way to kind of laugh and wink at what's going on. I mean, age and decrepitude is scary and hilarious.
MC: You've joked about the futility of hiking with all the other 50 year olds, but do you have any habits or tips you use to stay active and healthy as you get older?
PO: I still try to walk a lot. I try to meditate twice a day. I try to drink a lot of water. I'm starting to treat sleep like the big ticket item that it is. I don't have the same sleep schedule that I did in my 20s. I'm very embracing of, 'Hey, let's get your nine hours. Let's make sure that that's okay.'
MC: Sleep's the big one that I feel like a lot of people don't recognize or don't realize at first.
PO: Right. Or they look at sleep as weakness. But it's like, no, sleep is actually a desperately needed recharge. Sleep is crucial.
MC: You've done so much in your career, from comedy to drama, voice work and so many other different avenues. What goals do you still have that you would like to pursue going forward?
PO: I'd love to write films that get made. I'd love to direct a film. But every other thing that I ever do will be towards me being able to keep doing stand-up. So, you know, all of that isn't something that I dwell on that much. It'll be stuff that I try. But it will always be me doing stand-up.
MC: And the stand-up will never stop.
PO: No, I'll just keep going. I know that I'll keep going. As long as it isn't inconvenient for anybody else, I'll keep doing it.
MC: What is it about stand-up that feeds that passion?
PO: It's an event that's never gonna happen again. And I love that idea of I and these people and this night and this time will never happen again. And it can't be rewound or rewatched. I just love that. I love that feeling, that I'm sharing this connection, both with them with me, me with them, and it'll just exist in time and in memory. There's just something really valuable about that. I can't describe it, anything beyond that, but that it just means a lot.
* This interview has been edited and condensed.
The Patton Oswalt Just For Laughs gala takes place on July 29. Click here for more information.
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Q: What is the difference between these two ruby functions? Function GetTitle when called from ruby shell throws an error
 "uninitialized constant GetTitle"
While full_title is working fine.
What is the problem with the GetTitle?
def GetTitle(pageTitle = '')
  baseTitle = "Base Title"
  if pageTitle.empty?
    baseTitle
  else
    pageTitle + " | " + baseTitle
  end
end

def full_title(page_title = '')
  base_title = "Ruby on Rails Tutorial Sample App"
  if page_title.empty?
    base_title
  else
    page_title + " | " + base_title
  end
end

A: In Ruby, as per convention, constants begin with an uppercase letter. So when you call GetTitle its being treated as a constant and you get appropriate error (since there is no such constant). However if you call it with a parameter, it will work. This is because of the presence of parameter Ruby is interpreting it as a method. Here:
GetTitle
# NameError: uninitialized constant GetTitle
GetTitle('abc')
#=> "abc | Base Title"

You can make Ruby believe its a method by using empty parenthesis too:
GetTitle()
#=> "Base Title"

This answer explains it beautifully.


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First Duck Race is fun family event
Story and photos by Alberta Stojkovic - For the Morrow County Sentinel
Accepting trophies for the winning ducks are L-R: Shelby West for Christina Kissling got the third place and $100. Second place is Pat Davies accepting for Kayla Davies $200 and the Winning Duck was raced by Penni, Travis and Lexi Fox for $300 and a trip to the African Safari Park for six people.
Parade of Ducks winners are in back L to R: Susie Sexton with the "Funniest Duck," Jr. Fair Queen, Taylor Clark who presented the prizes and United Way Director, Jodi Hayes. In Front is Quillen Rocks with his Uncle Sam Duck who won the "Best Looking," and Delaney Carver who won the "Cutest Category."
Wading into the Whetstone Creek to start the United Way Duck Race are LtoR" Barry Meyers, Adam Smith and Ben Granger.
Some of the crowd lined the fence along the Whetstone Creek to watch the ducks race by.
Scooping out the ducks at the finish line as they come down the creek are, L-R: Caleb Cox, Brandon Cramer, Nick Hayes, Noah Arrington, Adam Smith, and Doug Hayes.
The Ducks are off and racing down Whetstone Creek, which was high and fast with all the summer rains. L to R: Barry Myers, Adam Smith and Ben Granger. Photo from the bridge by the Fairgrounds.
More than 350 yellow USA rubber duckies raced down the Whetstone Creek Tuesday in Morrow County United Way's first Annual Duck Race to benefit United Way agencies in Morrow County. "Smoke on the Water" was the theme of the evening and there were grilled brats and grill demos by representatives of Traeger, Holland and Big Green Egg grill companies.
75-100 people came out to the Morrow County Fairgrounds in Mount Gilead for a picnic supper and a "duck parade" before lining up at the fence along the Whetstone Creek to look for their duck in the race. It was a pleasant sunny evening and WVXG radio announcer, Mike Schnell entertained the crowd with a patter of one liners and unbridled enthusiasm for the race.
About 20 participated in the parade of ducks. Quillen Rocks won the "Best Looking" category with his Uncle Sam Duck. Delaney Carter's duck was named the "Cutest." Susie Sexton won the funniest with her duck dressed up with a sombrero and Mexican outfit.
Before the duck race started, Morrow County United Way Director, Jodi Hayes explained to the crowd that this was the first time in the United States that a United Way Duck Race would have all the ducks in the race made in the United States.
Hayes and the United Way Board members take great pride in knowing that Mount Gilead and Morrow County United Way had the honor of creating the "first ever United Way duck race using all American made ducks" that were shipped from Akron, Ohio. The ducks are 100 % made in America by Celebri Ducks, which is the only company in America that still manufactures rubber ducks.
United Way President, Ben Granger thanked Consolidated Electric Cooperative for coming forward as the "title sponsor." Other major sponsors were: Edward Jones Investments, First Federal Bank, Morrow County Recycling and Litter Prevention, Seniors on Center, Traeger Grills and Woodside Village.
Granger, Barry Meyers and Adam Smith donned waders and climbed into the Whetstone by the Fairgrounds Bridge to dump in the race ducks. The crowd stood by the Whetstone to watch the ducks float by. Coming in first was Penni Fox's duck, which won $300. The second place duck belonged to Kayla Davies, winning $200. The third place duck arriving at the finish was Shelby West's and it won $100.
Becky Gattshall won the Raffle drawing and mentioned that she was incidentally the one who sold the winning duck to Penni Fox at the Auditor's Office. Brian and Chantel Crawford and their family won the Traeger Grill.
"This was a really unique event," commented Dixie Shinaberry at the end of the evening. "It's a really fun time for families."
Alberta Stojkovic is a correspondent with the Morrow County Sentinel and can be reached at alberta_s16@hotmail.com.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2015/07/web1_01-DSCN7259.jpgAccepting trophies for the winning ducks are L-R: Shelby West for Christina Kissling got the third place and $100. Second place is Pat Davies accepting for Kayla Davies $200 and the Winning Duck was raced by Penni, Travis and Lexi Fox for $300 and a trip to the African Safari Park for six people.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2015/07/web1_02-DSCN7214.jpgParade of Ducks winners are in back L to R: Susie Sexton with the "Funniest Duck," Jr. Fair Queen, Taylor Clark who presented the prizes and United Way Director, Jodi Hayes. In Front is Quillen Rocks with his Uncle Sam Duck who won the "Best Looking," and Delaney Carver who won the "Cutest Category."
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2015/07/web1_03-DSCN7220.jpgWading into the Whetstone Creek to start the United Way Duck Race are LtoR" Barry Meyers, Adam Smith and Ben Granger.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2015/07/web1_04-DSCN7236.jpgSome of the crowd lined the fence along the Whetstone Creek to watch the ducks race by.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2015/07/web1_05-DSCN7244.jpgScooping out the ducks at the finish line as they come down the creek are, L-R: Caleb Cox, Brandon Cramer, Nick Hayes, Noah Arrington, Adam Smith, and Doug Hayes.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2015/07/web1_06-DSCN7224.jpgThe Ducks are off and racing down Whetstone Creek, which was high and fast with all the summer rains. L to R: Barry Myers, Adam Smith and Ben Granger. Photo from the bridge by the Fairgrounds.
Story and photos by Alberta Stojkovic
For the Morrow County Sentinel
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Mt. Gilead OH, 43338
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Match.com has prompted anger after forcing bisexual customers to pay double the rate of gay, lesbian or straight consumers.
Ben Ramsdale, current president of Liverpool Hope's student union, was alarmed when a Match.com subscription provided only a choice between searching for men or women, and nothing in between. Dissatisfied with the options, Mr. Ramsdale sent an email to the customer service department inquiring as to whether it was a deliberate slight or simply something that had been overlooked.
The response was less than ideal. Though Match.com were extremely apologetic, the only possible way to search both databases is through the purchase of two separate subscriptions. This would be at cost to Mr. Ramsdale – totaling £60 a month.
Ramsdale told Subversive Press that he felt the policy was discrinatory, saying: "It is disgusting that a site which says they just want people, anyone, to find love would think it's ok to discriminate against bi people. Either they are discriminating or they are just incompetent enough not to realise they are.
A phone call to the company revealed that this was standard policy, and that there was no one higher up the chain the student union president could discuss his problem with. Though he offered to sign up for both subscriptions if they would waive the fee on one of them, he was still told that this was impossible. His only choices were not to sign up at all, or pay an extra £30 per month for what amounted to an extra search function.
Undoubtedly, Match.com's customer service representatives have changed since 2006, but it is very telling that in the time that they have completely remodelled their site and provided a different method of signing up and completing a profile, they have still not managed to see to the needs of bisexual consumers.
Further accounts by online bloggers have made it clear that the rejection of Ben Ramsdale is not an isolated incident.
Match.com has options on how to change, and Mr. Ramsdale provided a few for the benefit of their customer service team.
Match.com has not responded to our requests for comments at this time.
Although I completely sympathise with Ben's situation, he has to look at it from the company's perspective. In no other market would you expect the company to provide twice the product for the same price.
Except, in this example, other people's profiles aren't a product. What's being paid for is an opportunity for you to find/be found by a suitable "match". Besides, the fact that bisexual people like people of both genders is hardly relevant, as it's likely that the number of people who they would consider suitable wouldn't be all that different.Think about it – how many of the profiles available to a straight or gay person will they ignore because they aren't attracted to them? Bisexual people have preferences too, and probably more limiting would be the fact there will be a lot of people who wouldn't want to date someone who's bisexual. If match.com wants to insist on having only one gender's profiles available regardless of sexual orientation, it should be called profiles-of-a-single-gender-of-your-choosing.com, which is significantly less catchy.


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Q: How to add consistent grid-gutter-width across multiple breakpoints in bootstrap 3.1.1 I'm using the latest bootstrap and I'm not having luck adding a simple margin between items in a responsive grid. I have a simple grid that scales from 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 columns based on the col setting (col-lg / col-md / col-sm / col-xs)

I'd like a simple way to override the default style (or the less property directly) to get a simple margin between items w/ the above layout.
By default this stacks correctly but each item is directly next to one another. How can I achieve the gutter width required with the least amount of hacking?

A: In BS3, the "gutter" is created using padding, instead of margins so easiest way to create the look of a gutter is by using a container inside the col-*..
http://bootply.com/113815
See this article to understand the Bootstrap 3 gutter:
http://blog.codeply.com/2016/04/06/how-the-bootstrap-grid-really-works/


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Q: Azure Functions : how to watch a Dropbox or OneDrive folder and sync a ftp location I need to get a Dropbox folder / one drive watch , and any file update or change gets FTP'd to output. To get familiar with I tried C# code shared by
but I get the following error message :- Process a file using Azure Function
======Update C# code that I have used ======
My run.csx is as below:
using System;
public static void Run(string input, out string output, TraceWriter log)
{
    log.Info($"C# SaaS trigger function processed a file!!");

output = input;
}

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My function.json is as below :
{
  "bindings": [
{
  "type": "apiHubFileTrigger",
  "name": "input",
  "direction": "in",
  "path": "/Docs/{name}",
  "connection": "dropbox_DROPBOX"
},
{
  "type": "apiHubFile",
  "name": "output",
  "direction": "out",
  "path": "{name}",
  "connection": "googledrive_GOOGLEDRIVE"
}
  ],
"disabled": false
    }

where paths are modified because I was getting the below error:

Host Error: Microsoft.Azure.WebJobs.Extensions.ApiHub: Path 'input-cs' is invalid. IFolderItem.RootPath must be set to a valid directory location.

I played around, and removed the 'input-cs' and 'output-cs' in my function.json above,the above error goes away and compilation is succeeding but again in logs I dont find it proper. Log is as below:

2016-07-25T12:52:07.957 Script for function 'SaasFileTriggerCSharp1' changed. Reloading.
2016-07-25T12:52:07.957 Compiling function script.
2016-07-25T12:52:08.020 Compilation succeeded.
2016-07-25T12:52:29.137 Exception while executing function: Functions.SaasFileTriggerCSharp1. Microsoft.Azure.WebJobs.Host: One or more errors occurred. Exception binding parameter 'input'. Microsoft.Azure.ApiHub.Sdk: /apim/dropbox/8b82684e13e44f499752a742adc4d30d/datasets/default/GetFileContentByPath?path=%7B%0A%20%20%20%20%22name%22:%20%22IMG-20140517-WA0001.jpg%22%0A%7D.

Tried with C# and Node.js Saasfiletriggers and same exception. Below are the invocation log:
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Failure: Exception binding parameter 'input'
input : /apim/dropbox/8b82684e13e44f499752a742adc4d30d/datasets/default/GetFileContentByPath?path=%7B%0A%20%22name%22%20:%20%22%22%0A%7D

ilerServices.TaskAwaiter.ValidateEnd(Task task)
     at Microsoft.Azure.WebJobs.Extensions.ApiHub.Common.GenericFileBinding2.<BindAsync>d__11.MoveNext()
  --- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
     at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.ThrowForNonSuccess(Task task)
     at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
     at Microsoft.Azure.WebJobs.Extensions.ApiHub.Common.GenericFileTriggerBindingProvider2.GenericTriggerbinding.d__9.MoveNext()
  --- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
     at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.ThrowForNonSuccess(Task task)
     at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
     at Microsoft.Azure.WebJobs.Host.Triggers.TriggeredFunctionBinding`1.d__7.MoveNext()
     --- End of inner exception stack trace ---
     at Microsoft.Azure.WebJobs.Host.Executors.DelayedException.Throw()
     at Microsoft.Azure.WebJobs.Host.Executors.FunctionExecutor.d__33.MoveNext()
  --- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
     at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.ThrowForNonSuccess(Task task)
     at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
     at Microsoft.Azure.WebJobs.Host.Executors.FunctionExecutor.d__2e.MoveNext()
  --- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
     at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.ThrowForNonSuccess(Task task)
     at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
     at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.ValidateEnd(Task task)
     at Microsoft.Azure.WebJobs.Host.Executors.FunctionExecutor.d__15.MoveNext()
     --- End of inner exception stack trace ---

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Would there be any samples I could read or refer to adapt for my needs. Request suggestions and help.

A: If you want to write to the root folder of googledrive the path should be "/{name}" with forward slash.
In the example below the output folder is 'docsoutput'. if the output folder does not exist it will be created when the function runs.
If the example below doesn't work for you, please paste your C# function code as well. also make sure you are using the latest version of functions runtime.
using System;
public static void Run(string input, out string output, TraceWriter log)
{
    log.Info($"C# SaaS trigger function processed a file!!");

    output = input;
}

function.json:
   {
      "bindings": [
    {
      "type": "apiHubFileTrigger",
      "name": "input",
      "direction": "in",
      "path": "Docs/{name}",
      "connection": "dropbox_DROPBOX"
    },
    {
      "type": "apiHubFile",
      "name": "output",
      "direction": "out",
      "path": "docsoutput/{name}",
      "connection": "googledrive_GOOGLEDRIVE"
    }
      ],
    "disabled": false
    }


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Camouflage trees (also known as fake trees, false trees, and observation trees) were observation posts invented in 1915 by French painter Lucien-Victor Guirand de Scevola while leading the French army's Section de Camouflage.

They were used by France, UK, and Germany in trench warfare during World War I.

Nomenclature

English speakers also called camouflage trees "fake trees", "observation trees," and "false trees".

Germans called them Baumbeobachter (English: tree observers).

Context
During World War I, both sides on the Western Front were engaged in trench warfare, making observations of enemy forces' activity difficult.

Use

The camouflage tree was invented by the French painter Lucien-Victor Guirand de Scévola, leader of the French Army's Section de Camouflage, at the request of General de Castelnau. It was first used in May 1915 during the Second Battle of Artois.

The French Army subsequently shared the design with the British Army, who assigned Solomon Joseph Solomon to lead a program to make a British camouflage tree. Solomon Joseph Solomon directed artist and sculptor Leon Underwood of the Royal Engineers Camouflage Section to build the tree. Underwood selected a dead willow tree in no man's land between trenches, and sketched it. His sketches were used to build a replica that incorporated a steel-armored observation tower and a periscope to protect the user. One night in March 1916, the original tree was cut down and replaced with the camouflaged tree.
Germany used a camouflage tree in 1917 in Oosttaverne (or Oostaverne) Wood near near Messines, Belgium during the Battle of Messines. The German design covered the viewing hole with wire mesh.

Legacy
A British camouflage tree remains in the permanent collection of the Imperial War Museum's First World War Galleries.

The Australian War Memorial displayed a German camouflage tree during the centenary of World War I.

See also

 Technology during World War I
 Military camouflage

References

Military equipment of World War I
Science and technology during World War I
20th-century inventions
French inventions
Technical intelligence
Camouflage

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By Grade 7, students are accountable for personal organization, time management and are encouraged to work beyond the typical elementary grade-level expectations in Grade 7 and Grade 8. Preparation for examinations in the Fall and Spring terms helps consolidate their skills and solidify their knowledge in core subjects.
In these grades, classrooms are configured to support the use of current technology. Students are required to have laptops, which ensure immediate access to online educational resources and a rich, collaborative way of working with classmates. Through screen sharing and interactive white boards, teachers gain insight into students' work "as it happens," which allows them to provide real-time guidance and lesson enrichment.
Building on their shorter travel experiences in the earlier grades, students are now ready for trips of extended length and destinations around the world. They continue to travel with classmates and teachers and by this time homesickness is rarely an issue. Trips are designed to foster a more global view.
Although building a child's confidence begins the day they enter Fern Hill, the process is ongoing. We know that real-world experiences offer a dramatic boost to a student's confidence and independence. Whether it's a local community service project, or travelling to Kenya to build a water well, Fern Hill students are lucky enough to experience life-changing experiences while still young. It's a wonderful part of the Fern Hill experience. They learn first-hand what it means to make a difference in our world, to have a real impact through international programs like Round Square.
Opportunities like these ensure that their place in the world will be everything they dream it will be and we encourage students to be thought leaders and world changers!
Fern Hill provides many opportunities to "learn by doing." Morning assemblies, community service projects and social events encourage them to pitch in and help create a caring society. The theme of "giving back" is central to the Fern Hill philosophy.
Volunteer leaderships: Reading buddies, peer tutors and admission tour guides.
Each step of the way, Fern Hill students are guided by teachers whose dedication to excellence doesn't end at the classroom door at 4 p.m.


If you are not a celebrity and don't rub shoulders with who's who in the power corridor or amassed a substantial amount of wealth [by any means, that doesn't matter], chances are slim, that you will be allowed to zoom through the titillating (sic) tracks of the Buddh International Circuit, the first of its kind in India. So, in the advent of such a situation what do you do to curb your insatiable desire to drive your machine at breakneck speed?
You invariably turn to the Yamuna Expressway, the 165 km long six lane driveway that connects Greater Noida to Agra. Formerly named as Taj Expressway, this magnificent roadway is a paradise for lovers of speed. [Disclaimer: (who says it should be at the end?): Personally I do not approve of reckless and meaningless driving on roads. This is something which is best left to formula one "racers" that too on the designated tracks of formula one circuits.] This is one journey I recommend to those who believe in the song 'Long drive pe chal', a la Akshay Kumar from Khiladi 786.
If you want to explore the outskirts of New Delhi and want to turn an otherwise drab weekend into an eventful one, there is nothing like driving through this 'massive & smooth' road par excellence to Agra. You don't have to be behind the wheels of a Ferrari, a Lamborghini or for that matter any swanky car like a Jaguar. A Hyundai i10 can also give the same thrill as you soak in the panoramic views on both sides of the driveway. Devoid of any signals for such a long stretch, this is a one off driving experience for Delhiites who are subjected to grueling traffic snarls every day of their lives.
I am sure even Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen, Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa or the original Michael Schumacher would love to ply through this marvel. Provided they don't give in to their Basic Instinct of pressing the paddle too hard. This trip is no less fascinating than racing in the annual Formula One Indian Grand Prix, if not greater. Not trying to draw an analogy between the F1 race track at Buddh International Circuit and the Yamuna Expressway, I would still say that this is definitely the poor man's race track. Reducing considerably the travel time between Delhi and Agra, this road is a welcome change for people of the region. See, I can already hear people from Agra muttering, Ab Dilli Dur Nahin!
AIB Knockout Or PIB (Pan India Backchod)-Whatever!


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8 for fortune: OCBC fintech accelerator reveals its participants
Fintech news May 29, 2016 June 6, 2016
By Kevin McSpadden
The startups cover — among others — blockchain asset transfers, robo investment advisory and mobile wallets
OCBC Bank today has kicked off its 'The Open Vault' fintech accelerator programme in Singapore and announced the eight companies participating in the programme.
This week has been something of a 'kick-off' week for fintech accelerators organised by Singapore's major banks. On Wednesday, UOB's FinLab announced the nine participants in its accelerator.
The Open Vault will run for 12-weeks and the application process was certainly a gauntlet. From over 200 global applicants, 25 companies were chosen to pitch in front of a panel of judges. From there, eight of them were selected for the programme.
The accelerator will focus on B2B companies and will leverage OCBC's 'data sandbox' and some startups will enter a pilot phase.
The companies come from all over the world with representatives from Israel, Europe and Asia.
Also Read: Why Singapore is a lush nursing ground for fintech startups
So, let's meet the companies (and their countries).
BondIT (Israel)
BondIT is an alogrithm-based advisory SaaS product to help fixed income investment managers integrate data into portfolio construction, optimisation, rebalancing, analysis and monitoring.
The company hopes to differentiate itself from other data portfolio systems with its individual bonds solution the company says will help the investment managers of high net worth individuals make better decisions.
ChromaWay (Israel/Sweden)
ChromaWay is uses blockchain technology for both smart asset transfer and the development of smart contracts. Smart contracts are technology-based protocols to enforce the terms or performances of a given financial agreement.
Built on an open source platform, the product is meant to handle security, network problems and offers cloud-based tools.
Cognicor (Spain/India)
An intelligent customer service company, Cognicor targets corporate pain points with automated product queries, customer on-boarding and integration into existing CRMs.
The company says it can be deployed in 30 days and claims over 1 million queries answered to date.
Coins.ph (Philippines)
A mobile wallet, this Philippine-based company connects users directly with "life expenses" like paying bills and sending money. It is partnered with banks, department stores (even pawn shops) and payment centers.
As it leverages blockchain technology, the service can handle the national currency (Pesos) and bitcoin accounts.
Fincast (Australia)
A wealth management company that provides automated applications for financial institutions and investment advisors. It's built on an open framework to allow clients to customise the service for their needs.
Also Read: 3 ways to attract Thai fintech talents against stiff regional competition
The differentiator for Fincast is it has been designed and tested by professional fund managers. It also values forward looking stress-testing and back-testing.
Onelyst (Singapore)
Onelyst is an online marketplace for loans. The platform is full of licensed money lenders and users tell the company what they need and multiple options of loans are displayed.
It is transparent even about less palatable parts of a loan such as late fees and extra charges. Lenders must hold a license from Singapore's Ministry of Law.
Quantifeed (Hong Kong)
An online wealth management software, Quantifeed allows users to explore, customise, invest and manage equity, bond, and fund portfolios with full integration into a client's back end system.
It also provides a news and blog service so people can keep track of the latest happenings in the financial sector.
Wealth Objects (UK)
The automated advisory company allows companies to customise investment portfolios to suit a client's needs. On its website the company advertises help in goal-based and preference investing, 'what-if' analysis, optimisation allocation, investment analytics and the ability to define rebalancing plans.
It also offers engagement modules for financial institutions.
So, there you have it, the participants in the inaugural The Open Vault accelerator from OCBC.
First appeared at e27.com
Venmo is turning our friends into petty jerks
Meet the 9 startups selected for UOB's FinLab accelerator programme


Good news though, my baby is 20 months, so she doesn't depend on it soley. Still I 'm nervous. Has anyone else gone through this? What did you experience?
first of all congrats on nursing this long!! i nursed my son till he was 20mo also. my situation was i little different from yours, my milk slowed because i had surgery. my son just switched to a cup slowly and wasn't at all upset to stop nursing. but if u want to continue, ask your doctor for a different birth control. good luck!


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Q: Contador de clicks con ajax y PHP Quisiera saber si tienen un ejemplo de como hacer un conteo de click en una etiqueta  Y que ese click se guarde en una base de datos para que así después se cuente el total de veces cliqueado.
En la red encuentras pero con formularios y lo que quiero hacer es sin formulario, sólo una que en un etiqueta se vaya a java o ajax y que lo mande a PHP sin que me recargue la pagina.

A: Podrías hacerlo con el método $.ajax() de jQuery. Por ejemplo:
index.html
<!DOCTYPE html>

    <meta charset="utf-8">
    <title></title>

Ejemplo

    stackoverflow

main.js
// una vez que termine de cargar el dom
$(document).ready(function() {
  // selector del link
  var a = $('#stackoverflow');

  // evento click del link
  // también se puede usar a.click(function(e) {})
  a.on('click', function(e) {
    // esto es sólo un ejemplo de cómo pasar parámetros
    var id_row = 1;

    // método ajax para contar el click
    $.ajax({
      url: 'contador.php',
      type: 'post',
      data: {id: id_row},
      // en caso de éxito de la petición
      success: function(data) {
        console.log(data);
      }
    })
  })
});

contador.php
<?php

// obtengo el id del $_POST
$id = $_POST["id"];

// acá debería estar la conexión a la DB
$mysqli = new mysqli("127.0.0.1", "mi_usuario", "mi_contraseña", "mi_bd");

// incremento en la db el contador
$query = $mysqli->query("UPDATE contadores SET click=click + 1 WHERE id = $id");

$msg = array('msg' => 'error');
if ($query === TRUE) {
  $msg['msg'] = 'success');
}

// esto es importante, la información que devuelve tiene que ser siempre un json
echo json_encode($msg);

// cierro la conexión
$mysqli->close();

?>


Simple engagement rings buyers tips: What kind of engagement ring may be the best choice for you? With our help you will make the right choice.
You've got the girl, you've asked her father for her hand in marriage, now it's time to pick the perfect diamond engagement ring.
If you're looking for a modern design, consider an engagement ring with smooth curves such as this one by Mark Schneider.
A bezel-set diamond is surrounded by metal. This emphasizes the diamond's shape, while protecting it from scratches.
The engagement ring is given to the girl to when you ask, "will you marry me?"


Make the most memorable and fun cuddling moments with your loved ones this month. Starting this 10th through 23rd of February, we bring you Simmons February 14-day Sale, where you and your family can get to enjoy 35% OFF Simmons premium mattresses with FREE Antica Farmacista Reed Diffuser & Oil, plus a 5% store credit from the promo price of every purchased mattress valid for use until April 23, 2017.
Prices represent Queen size, also available in various models and sizes.
Indulge into the exceptional comfort from the mattress that loves you back. Visit our showrooms and experience Simmons for yourself.


If your mission to get every Minecraft collectible there is, this piece is perfect for you.
The Minecraft Light-Up Redstone Ore features three levels of light. It is touch sensitive and goes off automatically to save batteries. Just tap to activate light: low, medium, and bright.
Anyone with a child who loves Minecraft should really consider getting this one. Perfect as a gift. Order yours today!


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MD Staff
Superb race by Dovizioso at TT Assen to take runner-up slot, Crutchlow ninth
Andrea Dovizioso today ran an almost perfect race on the Dutch TT circuit at Assen, where the eighth round of the 2014 MotoGP World Championship was held. With an intelligent strategy, the Ducati Team rider perfectly interpreted the difficult weather conditions to take home a well-deserved second place, behind winner Marquez. With this result, the second podium of the season after a third at Austin, Dovizioso moves up one place in the world championship and is now fourth on 91 points.
Starting well from seventh place on the grid on rain tyres for the early laps in the wet, Dovizioso found himself second behind Marquez and did not even relinquish the position during the pit-stop on lap 6 to change bikes when the track started to dry. Andrea actually took the lead on lap 8 and stayed there until lap 15, when he was overtaken by the championship leader, and he finished the race in second place, with a comfortable advantage over third-placed Pedrosa.
Team-mate Cal Crutchlow did not have an easy race. Starting from fifth on the grid after a good qualifying session yesterday, Cal was able to make it into sixth position by the mid-point, but then started to lose ground and he concluded the Dutch GP in ninth place.
Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team #04) – 2nd
"The conditions today were very difficult but we managed to get a good start with the right choice of tyres and a perfect race strategy. I had a good feeling with the bike right away, there wasn't much water but the grip was good, you just had to understand which corners were wet and which were dry. Both Marc and I were able to interpret the track quicker than the others and we pulled out a good gap straight away. I followed him for the early laps, this was my strategy, then I managed to pass him when he made a mistake but his pace was quicker than mine. This second podium of 2014 is very important for us: we are all working so hard and I really want to thank my team!"
Cal Crutchlow (Ducati Team #35) – 9th
"It was a really tough race today for everyone because of the weather conditions. As far as I was concerned it was a disappointing result because I felt we should have taken more advantage of the conditions as soon as the track dried, but I had the same problems as I had in every practice. We had too much understeer with the bike and I was not competitive enough. A good job by Andrea, today he got a fantastic result for the team."
Luigi Dall'Igna (Ducati Corse General Manager)
"Obviously today we are very satisfied with Dovi's second place! We knew that our Desmosedici could perform particularly well in the wet but the conditions in this race were really difficult: the team ran an excellent strategy and Andrea was able to keep up a good pace in the rain and then maintain a high rhythm even when the track dried out. He also managed to lead for eight laps, and then when Marquez passed him, he continued to lap well to defend his position. It is a result that fills us with satisfaction and gives us confidence for the future."
Rossi Rides to Fifth in Chaotic Assen TT
Roczen Outduels Teammate Dungey at Muddy Creek Raceway to Earn Third Win of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Season


Smart power grids provide efficient control of power flows or other grid variables, such as voltages or short circuit currents. Most essential the control has become, if the consumers are electrical systems of high power capacity. These systems are able to reconfigure the grid structure for emergency situations. The developed algorithm is intended for carrying out operational calculations of short-circuits modes in electrical grids of voltage 0,4kV to 220kV. In the calculation the following methods have been used: methods of node voltages, method of superposition and method of branch expansion to form the node voltage matrix according to the graphs theory. In the software the short circuit inflow from all electrical motors and nodes with generalized load is taken into account as opposed to other algorithms. The calculated circuit can have up to 700 nodes; there is ability to decrease number of branches and nodes and to form the calculative model of the grid part. Calculation algorithm of the short circuit currents is implemented as a sequence of software calculations. Software of systems and grids, in which short circuits are altered, allows carrying out operational calculations of the short circuit modes to adjust settings of relays protection devices, to check electrical equipment and to replace it, to choose optimal operational circuits. Actuality of the calculations is caused by need of the software implementation to maintain, upgrade and design the electrical grids of enterprises that have their own power plants.


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Q: @ResourceMapping that accepts JSON from Ajax request I'm searching how I can interprete a JSON parameter in my @ResourceMapping in Spring Portlet MVC. When I add @RequestBody, I got the message: @RequestBody is not supported... Really stuck on this one.
I have this:
View side:
<portlet:resourceURL var="getTest" id="ajaxTest" ></portlet:resourceURL>

        <button onClick="executeAjaxTest();">Klik mij!</button>
        <button onClick="$('#ajaxResponse').html('');">Klik mij!</button>

Hieronder het antwoord:

Controller side:
@ResourceMapping(value="ajaxTest")
    @ResponseBody
    public void ajaxTestMethod(ResourceRequest request, ResourceResponse response) throws IOException, ParseException {

        LOGGER.debug("ajax method");

        JSONObject json = JSONFactoryUtil.createJSONObject();
        json.put("testString", "Ik ben succesvol verstuurd geweest!");
        response.getWriter().write(json.toString());
}

How can I use the spring magic to auto map this JSON data to my own model?
Note: It's Spring Portlet MVC, not regular Spring MVC..

A: @ResponseBody annotation is not supported out of the box in Spring MVC portlet framework, but you can implement @ResponseBody handling yourself.
We do it by implementing custom view type and model and view resolver.

*

*Implement custom model and view resolver (ModelAndViewResolver), let's say JsonModelAndViewResolver.

*In resolveModelAndView method, check whether controller method has @ResponseBody annotation (or more specific condition to identify JSON output - e.g. annotation + required supported mime type).

*If yes, return your custom View implementation - let's say SingleObjectJson view (extending AbstractView).

*Pass your to-be-serialized object to the view instance.

*The view will serialize the object to JSON format and write it to the response (by using Jackson, Gson or other framework in renderMergedOutputModel method).

*Register the new resolver as AnnotationMethodHandlerAdapter.customModelAndViewResolvers.

A: You need to build your json object like this:
var jsonObj = {
                user: "Korneel",
                password: "testpassword",
                "type.testParam" : "test"
            };

$.ajax({
            dataType: "json",
            contentType:"application/json",
            mimeType: 'application/json',
            url:"<%=getTest%>",
            data:jsonObj,
            success : function(data) {
                $("#ajaxResponse").html(data['testString']);
            }
        });

In your Controller you should use the @ModelAttribute annotation:
@ModelAttribute(value = "jsonObj")
public JsonObjCommand obtenerJsonObjCommand() {
    JsonObjCommand jsonObjCommand = new JsonObjCommand();
    return jsonObjCommand;
}

@ResourceMapping(value = "ajaxTest")
public void ajaxTestMethod(
        ResourceRequest request,
        ResourceResponse response,
        @ModelAttribute(value = "jsonObj") JsonObjCommand jsonObjCommand)
        throws IOException, ParseException {
    LOGGER.debug("USER: " + jsonObjCommand.getUser());
    LOGGER.debug("Password: " + jsonObjCommand.getPassword());
    LOGGER.debug("TestParam: " + jsonObjCommand.getType().getTestParam());
    LOGGER.debug("ajax method");

    JSONObject json = JSONFactoryUtil.createJSONObject();
    json.put("testString", "Ik ben succesvol verstuurd geweest!");
    response.getWriter().write(json.toString());
}

Don't forget your beans:
public class JsonObjCommand {

private String user;
private String password;
private TypeJson type;

public String getUser() {
    return user;
}
public void setUser(String user) {
    this.user = user;
}
public String getPassword() {
    return password;
}
public void setPassword(String password) {
    this.password = password;
}
public TypeJson getType() {
    return type;
}
public void setType(TypeJson type) {
    this.type = type;
}

}

public class TypeJson {

private String testParam;

public String getTestParam() {
    return testParam;
}

public void setTestParam(String testParam) {
    this.testParam = testParam;
}

}

A: According to the documentation, @RequestBody is only supported in Servlet environments, not Portlet environments (same for @ResponseBody). So it seems you can't use that functionality.