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package config

import (
	"context"
	"encoding/json"
	"errors"
	"testing"

	"go.skia.org/infra/task_scheduler/go/specs"

	"github.com/stretchr/testify/require"

	allowed_mocks "go.skia.org/infra/go/allowed/mocks"
	"go.skia.org/infra/go/gerrit"
	gitiles_mocks "go.skia.org/infra/go/gitiles/mocks"
	"go.skia.org/infra/go/testutils"
	cr_mocks "go.skia.org/infra/skcq/go/codereview/mocks"
)

func setupGetSkCQCfg(t *testing.T, match bool, cfgContents []byte, readFileError error, changedFiles []string, cfgPath string, updatedInChange bool) *GitilesConfigReader {
	matchedUser := "batman@gotham.com"
	unmatchedUser := "superman@krypton.com"

	changeOwner := unmatchedUser
	if match {
		changeOwner = matchedUser
	}

	ci := &gerrit.ChangeInfo{
		Issue:   int64(123),
		Owner:   &gerrit.Person{Email: changeOwner},
		Project: "test-repo",
		Branch:  "test-branch",
	}
	ref := "refs/changes/22/401222/140"

	// Setup codereview mock.
	cr := &cr_mocks.CodeReview{}
	if updatedInChange {
		cr.On("GetChangeRef", ci).Return(ref).Once()
	}

	// Mock gitilesRepo.
	gitilesRepo := &gitiles_mocks.GitilesRepo{}
	if updatedInChange {
		gitilesRepo.On("ReadFileAtRef", testutils.AnyContext, cfgPath, ref).Return(cfgContents, readFileError).Once()
	} else {
		gitilesRepo.On("ReadFileAtRef", testutils.AnyContext, cfgPath, ci.Branch).Return(cfgContents, readFileError).Once()
	}

	// Mock allow.
	allow := &allowed_mocks.Allow{}
	allow.On("Member", matchedUser).Return(true).Once()
	allow.On("Member", unmatchedUser).Return(false).Once()

	return &GitilesConfigReader{
		gitilesRepo:           gitilesRepo,
		cr:                    cr,
		ci:                    ci,
		changedFiles:          changedFiles,
		canModifyCfgsOnTheFly: allow,
	}
}

func TestGetSkCQCfg_UpdatedInChange(t *testing.T) {

	treeStatusURL := "http://tree-status-url"
	skCfg := &SkCQCfg{
		VisibilityType:   InternalVisibility,
		TreeStatusURL:    treeStatusURL,
		CommitterList:    "test-list",
		DryRunAccessList: "test-list",
	}
	skCfgContents, err := json.Marshal(skCfg)
	require.Nil(t, err)

	configReader := setupGetSkCQCfg(t, true, skCfgContents, nil, []string{"dir1/*", SkCQCfgPath}, SkCQCfgPath, true)
	cfg, err := configReader.GetSkCQCfg(context.Background())
	require.Nil(t, err)
	require.Equal(t, treeStatusURL, cfg.TreeStatusURL)
	require.Equal(t, InternalVisibility, cfg.VisibilityType)
}

func TestGetSkCQCfg_UpdatedInChange_NotAllowed(t *testing.T) {

	configReader := setupGetSkCQCfg(t, false, []byte{}, nil, []string{"dir1/*", SkCQCfgPath}, SkCQCfgPath, true)
	cfg, err := configReader.GetSkCQCfg(context.Background())
	require.Nil(t, cfg)
	require.NotNil(t, err)
	_, ok := err.(*CannotModifyCfgsOnTheFlyError)
	require.True(t, ok)
}

func TestGetSkCQCfg_NotUpdatedInChange(t *testing.T) {

	treeStatusURL := "http://tree-status-url"
	skCfg := &SkCQCfg{
		VisibilityType:   PublicVisibility,
		TreeStatusURL:    treeStatusURL,
		CommitterList:    "test-list",
		DryRunAccessList: "test-list",
	}
	skCfgContents, err := json.Marshal(skCfg)
	require.Nil(t, err)

	configReader := setupGetSkCQCfg(t, true, skCfgContents, nil, []string{"dir1/*", "dir2/dir3/DEPS"}, SkCQCfgPath, false)
	cfg, err := configReader.GetSkCQCfg(context.Background())
	require.Nil(t, err)
	require.Equal(t, treeStatusURL, cfg.TreeStatusURL)
	require.Equal(t, PublicVisibility, cfg.VisibilityType)
}

func TestGetSkCQCfg_NotFound(t *testing.T) {

	configReader := setupGetSkCQCfg(t, true, []byte{}, errors.New("NOT_FOUND"), []string{"dir1/*", "dir2/dir3/DEPS"}, SkCQCfgPath, false)
	cfg, err := configReader.GetSkCQCfg(context.Background())
	require.Nil(t, cfg)
	require.NotNil(t, err)
	_, ok := err.(*ConfigNotFoundError)
	require.True(t, ok)
}

func TestGetSkCQCfg_ValidationFailed(t *testing.T) {

	treeStatusURL := "http://tree-status-url"
	// Missing CommitterList and DryRunAccessList.
	skCfg := &SkCQCfg{
		TreeStatusURL: treeStatusURL,
	}
	skCfgContents, err := json.Marshal(skCfg)
	require.Nil(t, err)

	configReader := setupGetSkCQCfg(t, true, skCfgContents, nil, []string{"dir1/*", "dir2/dir3/DEPS"}, SkCQCfgPath, false)
	cfg, err := configReader.GetSkCQCfg(context.Background())
	require.Nil(t, cfg)
	require.NotNil(t, err)
}

func TestGetTasksCfg_UpdatedInChange(t *testing.T) {

	tasksJSONPath := "test/path/tasks.json"
	tasksJSON := &specs.TasksCfg{}
	tasksJSONContents, err := json.Marshal(tasksJSON)
	require.Nil(t, err)

	configReader := setupGetSkCQCfg(t, true, tasksJSONContents, nil, []string{"dir1/*", tasksJSONPath}, tasksJSONPath, true)
	cfg, err := configReader.GetTasksCfg(context.Background(), tasksJSONPath)
	require.Nil(t, err)
	require.NotNil(t, cfg)
}

func TestGetTasksCfg_NotUpdatedInChange(t *testing.T) {

	tasksJSONPath := "test/path/tasks.json"
	tasksJSON := &specs.TasksCfg{}
	tasksJSONContents, err := json.Marshal(tasksJSON)
	require.Nil(t, err)

	configReader := setupGetSkCQCfg(t, true, tasksJSONContents, nil, []string{"dir1/*"}, tasksJSONPath, false)
	cfg, err := configReader.GetTasksCfg(context.Background(), tasksJSONPath)
	require.Nil(t, err)
	require.NotNil(t, cfg)
}


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Farewell to Steven Weinberg, Visionary Physicist Who Appealed to the Multiverse
Photo: Steven Weinberg (third from left) with Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, by Croes, Rob C. / Anefo, CC BY-SA 3.0 NL , via Wikimedia Commons.
Physicist Steven Weinberg passed away on July 23. He is considered one of the greatest theoretical physicists of all time. He is best known for his unified theory of weak and electromagnetic forces. This work earned him the Nobel Prize, with physicists Sheldon Glashow and Abdus Salam, in 1979.
Weinberg was born to Jewish immigrants in New York City in 1933. His interest in science was encouraged by his father at a young age, leading him in his teens to focus on theoretical physics. He earned an undergraduate degree from Cornell in 1954, and he completed his PhD in particle physics at Princeton in 1957. His career included faculty positions at Berkeley, Harvard, and MIT, and he was appointed as Senior Scientist at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. He conducted key research in several areas of theoretical physics and even predicted the existence of the Higgs Boson.
Weinberg was particularly admired for his visionary approach to his field. He would reinterpret theoretical concepts in new ways and apply them to our understanding of fundamental physics. His overarching desire was to unify all of physics under a single model, often referred to today as the theory of everything. He is considered one of the truly great physicists, transforming the way we look at the universe.
An Appeal to the Multiverse
A sad note in Weinberg's life was that his philosophical framework prevented him from seeing the design behind the physics he studied. He recognized the evidence for the fine-tuning of the laws of physics, but he did not follow the evidence where it naturally leads. Instead, he appealed to the multiverse to rationalize it away. Physicist Bernard Carr observed:
To the hardline physicist, the multiverse may not be entirely respectable, but it is at least preferable to invoking a Creator. Indeed, anthropically inclined physicists like Susskind and Weinberg are attracted to the multiverse precisely because it seems to dispense with God as the explanation of cosmic design.
The result of that choice led Weinberg to lament, "The more the universe seems comprehensible, the more it also seems pointless."
Such common misperceptions among otherwise astute and learned academics is part of the motivation that drove Stephen Meyer to write Return of the God Hypothesis. His hope is that future scientists will learn the truth about how the totality of creation, from the beginning of the universe to the beginning of life, points to a designer who can give meaning and purpose to our existence.
Research Coordinator, Center for Science and Culture
Dr. Brian Miller is Research Coordinator for the Center for Science and Culture at Discovery Institute. He holds a B.S. in physics with a minor in engineering from MIT and a Ph.D. in physics from Duke University. He speaks internationally on the topics of intelligent design and the impact of worldviews on society. He also has consulted on organizational development and strategic planning, and he is a technical consultant for Ideashares, a virtual incubator dedicated to bringing innovation to the marketplace.
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Institute of Buddhist Dialectics
Institute of Buddhist Dialectics: McLeod Ganj
This Institute was founded by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his birthday July 6th, 1973 and was originally funded entirely by His office. It was founded with the aim to provide a special place of study for those Tibetan students who already have undertaken some modern education and at the same time wish to study Buddhist philosophy in depth, as well as Tibetan culture, language, literature, poetry, history and other modern subjects. After successfully passing all examinations of varying length and for different courses, students receive certificates equivalent to B.A., M.A., M.Ph, and Ph.D. In the beginning there were only 29 students, including some international students. Now there are over 150 students in total. This kind of institution is not only rare, but the only one of its kind in exile. The institute is crucial to ensuring that the people of Tibet can move into modernity without losing their rich cultural heritage. Graduates of the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics have made notable contributions to the Tibetan community-in-exile and to society at large. They have become highly regarded Geshes, heads of monasteries, teachers in monastic learning centers and schools, officials in the Tibetan exile government, writers, editors of newspapers and magazines, translators, and teachers of Buddhism in various eastern and western countries. While studying at the Institute, students have also received bachelors or masters degrees from Indian universities through correspondence courses. The Institute has also established a branch institute, The College of Higher Tibetan Studies at Sarah which was also inaugurated by His Holiness on August 13th, 1998. Advance Tibetan language, literature, poetry, history, and Buddhism are taught and degrees are awarded at the B.A. and M.A. levels. The College has also become a center for Tibetan Public Administration training, Tibetan language teacher training, and in service training. It now has close to 300 students and 50 staff members. In 2001, the Department of Education of the Central Tibetan Administration officially recognized it as the College of Higher Tibetan Studies. The Institute of Buddhist Dialectics and the College of Higher Tibetan Studies have made significant contributions in reserving and making the rich Tibetan religious and cultural heritage available to many interested people from all over the world. As such any assistance provided to this institute in furthering their socially beneficial activities and educational programs would be much appreciated.
© 2023 Institute of Buddhist Dialectics · All Rights Reserved ·


Okay Raddle - what's the best riddle you've got?
The one who makes it always sells it.
The one who buys it never uses it.
The one who uses it never knows they're using it.
Is there a spoiler tag I don't know about?
Anyways I've heard this one but I can't think of where.
Spoiler tags work but only if the spoiler theme is enabled I think. Like f/books.


Earlier, the selection list for admission to undergraduate medical seats in the state was supposed to be published on July 25, 2017, as per the website of DMER, but was postponed and admission for Dental Colleges and Private Unaided Medical colleges have stayed till the further notice come. While The Association of Maharashtra Dental Colleges and Unaided Private Medical has requested to not to allow the candidates until their certain demands are answered by the concerned authority in a letter dated July 25.
The present selection list was only provided for Corporate/Government colleges and Sevagram, MGIMS. The date for selection list for Private Unaided colleges will shortly be announced by DMER.
Here is the full SelectionList R1-Web.


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Cosmos » Animals » Mama bears foil hunters by keeping babies close
2 April 2018 /
Andrew P Street
Mama bears foil hunters by keeping babies close
Brown bears have learned to exploit hunting regulations.
Being a mother confers multiple advantages for brown bears in Sweden. Credit: Mike Korostelev/ Getty Images
The brown bear (Ursus arctos) is a very successful alpha predator which roams Alaska, Canada, Russia, Central Asia, China, Romania and other mainly chilly and forested regions in the northern hemisphere, at one point spreading as far south as Mexico, and still with small (albeit threatened) populations in France, Italy and Spain.
Now, one group has seemingly discovered that parenthood confers certain personal survival advantages.
Specifically, those in Sweden have adjusted to hunting restrictions which make it a crime to shoot a bear mothering a cub – and a new study published in the journal Nature suggests that this shows hunting regulation can affect what biologists call "life history traits".
In the paper, Joanie van de Walle and colleagues, from the Université de Sherbrooke, in Canada and the University of Southeast Norway, report that because the regulation is based on female reproductive status, it works to favour the survival prospects of nursing mothers.
The bears have not been slow to see the implications of this. Using observations made between 1987 to 2015, the researchers found that mother bears extended the period of care for cubs from 18 months to two and a half years.
Being killed during the annual three-month hunting season is the main cause of early death for Swedish brown bears. Multiple previous studies cited in the paper have found that hunting prompts species to speed up their life histories, resulting in earlier and more frequent reproduction.
This research shows the reverse outcome: imposing regulations that forbid killing bears while they are nursing can result in slower life histories for individual populations.
As brown bears don't breed until the previous batch of cubs has been weaned, the strategy requires a trade-off in terms of fewer breeding opportunities for the mother. However, the researchers calculated the risk of mortality for a solitary adult female bear compared to one with a cub.
They found that there was an almost four times greater risk for bears that roamed solo. The numbers for the slower breeding strategy clearly add up.
In fact, the strategy works even more efficiently as external pressure from hunting increases: it's better for populations to nurse the cubs they have for longer than to try to produce more of them.
What's especially remarkable is that the hunting laws have not been in place for all that long – only since the mid-90s – which means the bears are impressively astute when it comes to statistics. Perhaps that's the greatest discovery here: not only are these bears better parents, they appear to have a head for numbers.
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Hair and polymers click
In the search for new haircare products, scientists in the UK have developed a new method to chemically modify hair with polymers.
The polymer can be covalently grafted to the surface of hair under mild conditions
Polymers are present within many haircare products and are used to modify the appearance of hair, for example to make it straighter or to change its colour. These polymers modify the surface of the hair and as they are used in a personal and uncontrolled setting, mild and efficient chemistry is required. Typically, there is a non-covalent interaction between the polymer and hair; however, scientists are now looking at methods to form a covalent bond between the polymer and hair in the hope of enhancing the polymer's effects.
David Haddleton and coworkers at the University of Warwick, in collaboration with Unilever, have demonstrated for the first time the ability to covalently bond polymers synthesised by cobalt catalysed chain transfer polymerisation (CCTP) to hair.
CCTP is a method to synthesise macromonomers that have a reactive unsaturated vinyl end-group, which can react with thiol groups found on the surface of hair using thiol-ene click chemistry under mild conditions. In addition, the team also showed that a fluorescent tag could be attached to the polymer, demonstrating the further modification of the polymer. 'The use of low-cost controlled polymerisation methods to give efficient and specific surface modification onto surfaces is highly exciting,' says Ezat Khoshdel from Unilever.
Now that it is known that polymers can be covalently bound to hair, the team is 'interested in what type of properties we can change, and what are essentially the limitations of what we are doing,' says Haddleton.
Greg Qiao, an expert in polymer chemistry at the University of Melbourne, Australia, says that 'the work provides a general method for modification of a biological surface and has the potential to produce new healthcare products for human hair'.
Biological surface modification by 'thiol-ene' addition of polymers synthesised by catalytic chain transfer polymerisation (CCTP)
Stacy Slavin, Ezat Khoshdel and David M. Haddleton
DOI: 10.1039/C2PY20040F
Read the original Chemistry World article here


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HomeServicesSkinTattoo Removal
What is Tattoo Removal?
Tattoos which are impulsively embedded in youth become a source of embarrassment in later years. Tattoos can be of various colours and appropriate handpieces are used to remove red, yellow and black pigment. It is the Q-Switch 532/ 1064 laser which is used for the procedure.
Post operative care will require dressings until original skin is restored.The advantage of this procedure, like in all previous lasers lies in its office based treatments which do not require expensive hospital admission.
What type of tattoos can be removed?
The laser can remove professional, amateur (homemade), traumatic and surgical tattoos.
How many treatments will it take to remove a tattoo?
There are many factors that influence how quickly your tattoo can be removed:
The amount of ink in the skin
The type of ink that was used
How old the tattoo is
Whether it was an amateur or professional tattoo
The depth of ink in your skin, and
The color of the tattoo.
While it is impossible to predict the exact number of treatments necessary for removal, we can give you a best-guess estimate after the first treatment.
On the average, black and blue professional tattoos with an average amount of ink require 6-8 treatments, while amateur tattoos require 4-5 treatments, all spaced approximately 6-8 weeks apart. Darker skin types and densely pigmented tattoos may require many more treatments.
Does the laser remove colored tattoos?
Dark (blue, black) inks will resolve the best. Oranges and purples usually fade as well. Green and yellow inks are the most difficult to remove, and additional treatments are needed to produce significant fading. Other colors, such as flesh toned tattoos, white tattoos and glow-in-the-dark tattoos, are extremely difficult to remove.
Will the tattoo completely disappear?
In many cases, yes. Greater than 95% fading of the tattoo may be accomplished. However, it is important to know that there are more than 300 types of tattoo inks in use worldwide today, none of which are regulated by the FDA. Not knowing which tattoo ink was used, or how deeply it was applied, makes it impossible for the laser specialist to predict the degree of removal on any given tattoo.
What can I expect after the procedure?
Immediately after the procedure, the area may be a bit raised, swollen, and lighter in color. You will be asked to wear an ice pack for approximately 30 minutes. Some common post-procedure effects are: swelling, itching, blistering, scabbing, redness, hyperpigmentation (darkening of the area) and hypopigmentation (lightening).
All of these effects are generally transient and will resolve within a matter of days. If you have pigmentary alterations, it may take longer to resolve.


Should I or . . . Shouldn't I?
The what is the 2013 Blogging From A to Z April Challenge. Writers of all levels of experience have and will take part in this daily blogging post challenge. If you're not familiar with it, you can learn more here.
Do I really need another challenge in my life?
But this is a writing challenge. What can it hurt to be challenged to be a little creative 26 days out of the month of April 2013?
Writing prompts are good exercise — definitely a positive.
The necessity of coming up with a topic, subject if you will, alphabetically for those 26 days appeals to my inner competitor. And I love words.
What about you? Have you ever participated in the A to Z challenge? If so, would you share your thoughts about its worth, any inherent problems it created for you, or would you just call me crazy?
I'm waiting to hear from you . . . don't everyone answer at once!
Hello I have done all the A to Z Challenges …..and yes it certainly is a challenge but fun too.I am Yvonne from Yvonnes Poetry Corner one of Arlee Birds ambassador's to help and see how people are planning for the challenge. Good Luck I'm sure I will visit again when the Challenge is in progress.
Yvonne, so nice to have you here. I've begun planning by pondering whether to go with a theme or to just let the alphabet roll forward and go with "whatever." I want to get started drafting my posts so I don't get caught not having something each day. That's not cheating — that's preparing!
I haven't heard of this , Sherrey. I'm sure it will be a good discipline but you're smart to consider the costs before making your decision. Oh, it looks like you made your decision… 🙂 Good luck. I hope it is fun and educational.


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using System;
using System.Data;
using System.Globalization;
using System.Web;
using System.Web.UI;
using System.Web.UI.WebControls;
using System.Xml;
using DotNetNuke.Common.Utilities;
using DotNetNuke.Entities.Portals;
using DotNetNuke.Modules.UserDefinedTable.Components;
using DotNetNuke.Modules.UserDefinedTable.Interfaces;
using DotNetNuke.Security;
using DotNetNuke.Services.Localization;
using DotNetNuke.UI.Modules;

// ReSharper disable CheckNamespace
namespace DotNetNuke.Modules.UserDefinedTable
// ReSharper restore CheckNamespace
{
    /// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
    ///
    ///   Abstraced (MustInherit) EditControl
    ///   Defines the Interface and provides some Default Settings
    ///   Concrete Classes provides the UI to edit and validate data
    ///
    /// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
    public abstract class  EditControl : Control
    {
        public enum InputType
        {
            DropdownList,
// ReSharper disable InconsistentNaming
            horizontalRadioButtons,
            verticalRadioButtons
        }
        // ReSharper restore InconsistentNaming
        #region Private Members

        string _customValidationMessage;
        public DataTable FieldSettingsTable { get; private set; }

        #endregion

        #region Public Properties
        public virtual void Initialise(string fieldTitle, string fieldType, int fieldId, int moduleId,
                                       string controlHelpText, string defaultValue, bool required, string validationRule,
                                       string validationMsg, string editStyle, string inputSettings,
                                       string outputSettings, bool normalizeFlag, bool multipleValuesFlag,
                                       bool inputFilterTags, bool inputFilterScript, InputType inputSettingsListType,
                                       ModuleInstanceContext moduleContext)
        {
            Initialise(fieldTitle, fieldType, fieldId, moduleId,
                       controlHelpText, defaultValue, required, validationRule,
                       validationMsg, editStyle, inputSettings,
                       outputSettings, normalizeFlag, multipleValuesFlag,
                       inputFilterTags, inputFilterScript, inputSettingsListType, moduleContext, null, null);
        }

        public virtual void Initialise(string fieldTitle, string fieldType, int fieldId, int moduleId,
                                       string controlHelpText, string defaultValue, bool required, string validationRule,
                                       string validationMsg, string editStyle, string inputSettings,
                                       string outputSettings, bool normalizeFlag, bool multipleValuesFlag,
                                       bool inputFilterTags, bool inputFilterScript, InputType inputSettingsListType,
                                       ModuleInstanceContext moduleContext, DataTable fieldSettingsTable,
                                       IFormEvents formEvents)
        {
            FieldTitle = fieldTitle;
            FieldType = fieldType;
            FieldId = fieldId;
            ModuleId = moduleId;
            HelpText = controlHelpText;
            DefaultValue = defaultValue;
            Required = required;
            ValidationRule = validationRule;
            _customValidationMessage = validationMsg;
            InputSettings = inputSettings;
            OutputSettings = outputSettings;
            Style = editStyle;
            NormalizeFlag = normalizeFlag;
            MultipleValuesFlag = multipleValuesFlag;
            FilterScript = inputFilterScript;
            FilterTags = inputFilterTags;
            ListInputType = inputSettingsListType;
            ModuleContext = moduleContext;
            FieldSettingsTable = fieldSettingsTable;
            FormEvents = formEvents;
        }

        protected IFormEvents FormEvents { get; set; }

        public string GetFieldSetting(string key)
        {
            return FieldSettingsTable.GetFieldSetting(key, FieldId);
        }

        public ModuleInstanceContext ModuleContext { get; private set; }

        public string DefaultValue { get; private set; }

        public bool FilterScript { get; private set; }

        public bool FilterTags { get; private set; }

        public string InputSettings { get; private set; }

        public InputType ListInputType { get; private set; }

        public int ModuleId { get; private set; }

        public bool NormalizeFlag { get; private set; }

        public bool MultipleValuesFlag { get; private set; }

        public string OutputSettings { get; private set; }

        public string Style { get; private set; }

        public abstract string Value { get; set; }

        protected static string LocalResourceFile
        {
            get
            {
                return string.Format("~/{0}{1}/SharedResources.resx", Definition.PathOfModule,
                                     Localization.LocalResourceDirectory);
            }
        }

        protected static int PortalId
        {
            get { return PortalController.Instance.GetCurrentPortalSettings().PortalId; }
        }

        protected bool IsNotAListOfValues
        {
            get { return !InputSettings.Contains(";"); }
        }

        protected string[] InputValueList
        {
            get { return InputSettings.Split(new []{';'}); }
        }

        public string FieldTitle { get; private set; }

        public string FieldType { get; private set; }

        public string HelpText { get; private set; }

        public Control ValueControl { get; set; }

        public int FieldId { get; private set; }

        protected bool Required { get; private set; }

        public string ValidationRule { get; private set; }

        public string ValidationMessage { get; private set; }

        #endregion

        #region Validation & Helper functions

        protected virtual bool IsNull()
        {
            return Null.IsNull(Value);
        }

        public bool IsValid()
        {
            //Is required and empty
            if (Required && IsNull())
            {
                ValidationMessage = Localization.GetString("Required2.ErrorMessage", LocalResourceFile);

            }

            //TypeValidation
            else if (! IsValidType())
            {
                ValidationMessage = Localization.GetString(string.Format("{0}.ErrorMessage", FieldType),
                                                            LocalResourceFile);

            }
            //CustomValidation
            else if (DataType.ByName(FieldType).SupportsValidation)
            {
                if (! IsValidCustom())
                {
                    ValidationMessage = _customValidationMessage;
                }
            }

            var isValid = string.IsNullOrEmpty( ValidationMessage );
            if (!isValid) Controls.Add(new LiteralControl(string.Format("{0}", ValidationMessage)));
            return isValid;
        }

        bool IsValidCustom()
        {
            if (ValidationRule != string.Empty && Value != string.Empty)
            {
                return Value.ValidateRegEx(ValidationRule);
            }
            return true;
        }

        protected virtual bool IsValidType()
        {
            return true;
        }

        protected void AddListItems(ListControl control)
        {
            foreach (var v in InputSettings.Split(';'))
            {
                var item = new ListItem();

                if (v.Contains("|"))
                {
                    var pair = v.Split('|');

                    item.Text = pair[0].Trim();
                    item.Value = pair[1].Trim();
                }
                else
                {
                    item.Value = v.Trim();
                }
                item.Attributes["class"] = "dnnFormRadioButtons";
                control.Items.Add(item);
            }
        }

        protected static string ApplyScriptFilter(string input)
        {
            //portalsecurity tries to detect encoding, if the input contains "&[g,l]t;", it decodes the input first
            //than it cleans up the input and encodes it again

            //workaraound
            //1) encode helperstring + input (Enforces decoding inside inputfilter!)
            input = HttpUtility.HtmlEncode(string.Concat("<>", input));
            //2) apply filter
            input = new PortalSecurity().InputFilter(input, PortalSecurity.FilterFlag.NoScripting);
            //3) return decoded String minus helperstring
// ReSharper disable PossibleNullReferenceException
            return HttpUtility.HtmlDecode(input).Substring(2);
// ReSharper restore PossibleNullReferenceException
        }

        protected static string CleanID(string name)
        {
            return XmlConvert.EncodeName(name.Replace(" ", "_"));
        }

        #endregion

        protected DateTime ServerTime(string value)
        {
            var dateTime = DateTime.Parse(value);
            return value.Contains("+")
                ? dateTime
                : TimeZoneInfo.ConvertTimeFromUtc( dateTime, ModuleContext.PortalSettings.TimeZone );
        }

        protected ListControl GetListControl()
        {
            ListControl ctlListControl;
            switch (ListInputType)
            {
                case InputType.horizontalRadioButtons:
                    if (MultipleValuesFlag)
                        ctlListControl = new CheckBoxList
                                             {
                                                 RepeatDirection = RepeatDirection.Horizontal,
                                                 RepeatLayout = RepeatLayout.Flow
                                             };
                    else
                        ctlListControl = new RadioButtonList
                                             {
                                                 RepeatDirection = RepeatDirection.Horizontal,
                                                 RepeatLayout = RepeatLayout.Flow
                                             };
                    break;
                case InputType.verticalRadioButtons:
                    if (MultipleValuesFlag)
                        ctlListControl = new CheckBoxList();
                    else
                    {
                        ctlListControl = new RadioButtonList {RepeatLayout = RepeatLayout.Table };
                    }
                    break;
                default:
                    if (MultipleValuesFlag)
                        ctlListControl = new ListBox{SelectionMode=ListSelectionMode.Multiple};
                    else
                        ctlListControl = new DropDownList();
                    break;
            }
            return ctlListControl;
        }
    }
}

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It is amazing at how technology is creating a domino affect for domain hosting.
With the decrease in the price of hardware and the increase in the size of capacity of hard drives, some domain name hosting companies have some excellent deals.
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Toronto, Ontario – On April 12, 2019, members of the Toronto Integrated Market Enforcement Team (IMET) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) charged Marilyn Dianne Stuart from Keswick, Ontario with fraud over $5,000 contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
"The RCMP's Toronto IMET program is grateful for the valuable support of the Ontario Securities Commission and the Mutual Fund Dealers Association," said Karen Manarin, Special Advisor on Financial Crime.
This complex investigation was led by the Toronto IMET. This specialized RCMP-led unit is mandated to protect the integrity of Canada's Capital Markets by detecting, investigating and deterring capital market fraud, such as market manipulation and filing false prospectuses.


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Anti-submarine warfare and strengthening ties during CUTLASS FURY 2016
Navy News / October 6, 2016
By Lieutenant (Navy) Kelly Boyden
Commander Task Group 301.1 for Exercise CUTLASS FURY 2016 (CF 16), Captain (Navy) Craig Skjerpen, and Task Group Engineering Officer, Commander Tom Sheehan, were welcomed aboard French Ship (FS) Languedoc for a tour on September 16, 2016.
FS Languedoc is a recently constructed Aquitaine-class, multi-role frigate, so new it has yet to be formally commissioned into the French Navy.
FS Languedoc, along with Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton and HMCS Athabaskan, have been designated as Task Group 301.1's anti-submarine warfare (ASW) platforms. As such, the three allied ships have been busy deploying their embarked helicopters and utilizing their sonar capabilities to detect, locate and track enemy submarines during this dynamic, at-sea training.
The three ships are just one part of CF 16, the largest ASW exercise held in Canadian waters in more than 20 years. As part of ASW scenarios, CF 16 includes five maritime patrol aircraft, six helicopters, three submarines and eight ships.
"The chess match that is anti-submarine warfare develops slowly. It involves a lot of information gathering and planning, long before a contact is detected," said HMCS Fredericton's Underwater Warfare Director, Petty Officer 1st Class Shawn Swinimer. "However, during CUTLASS FURY we've been working through a different anti-submarine warfare scenario roughly every 12 hours and the complexity of the scenarios has been increasing from the start."
In addition to ASW, there are also air and surface scenarios being coordinated through the Command Staff embarked in HMCS Fredericton. The command platform in the Operations Room is unique to HMCS Fredericton and three other modernized Halifax-class frigates. They have been equipped with command capabilities and are manned 24/7 for the duration of CF 16.
"There is no limit to the adversity in scenarios out here," added PO1 Swinimer. "CUTLASS FURY 16 is as realistic a wartime simulation as you can get…short of a real war."
To fight effectively, participants in CF 16 must work together and build strong working relationships amongst themselves, as well as throughout Task Groups. In light of this, Capt(N) Skjerpen and Cdr Sheehan were welcomed on board FS Languedoc for a brief respite from the simulated war-at-sea. Welcomed by Capt(N) Guillaume Arnoux, the ship's Commanding Officer, and its Chief Engineer, Cdr Jérome Clemence, the goal of the visit, much like one of the aims of CUTLASS FURY itself, was to build relationships between allied navies.
"I'd like to thank Capt(N) Arnoux and his ship's company for graciously hosting us in the midst of the challenging and complex learning environment that is CUTLASS FURY," said Capt(N) Skjerpen. "It was great to see the Royal Canadian Navy's interoperability with the French Navy from the other side, and to tour FS Languedoc, an impressive new edition to the French fleet."
This year's CUTLASS FURY brought together naval and air force elements from five participating nations: Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain and France. The at-sea phase of CF 16 concluded on September 23, with the ships arriving in St. John's for a port visit.


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Il Centro indipendente (in ebraico: המרמ העצמאי, HaMerkaz HaAtzma'i) è stata una fazione politica israeliana tra il 1975 e il 1976.

Storia
La fazione fu fondata da Eliezer Shostak ed Ehud Olmert dopo che si staccarono dal Centro Libero, un membro dell'alleanza con il Likud, nel 1974. La conferenza di fondazione della nuova fazione, che rimase parte del Likud, si tenne nel febbraio del 1975.

Nel 1976 il Centro Indipendente si fuse con altre due fazioni del Likud, la Lista Nazionale e il Movimento per il Grande Israele, per formare La'am, che divenne la terza più grande fazione all'interno del Likud. Successivamente si unì formalmente a Herut, la più grande fazione del Likud, nel 1984. Il Centro Libero in seguito si staccò dal Likud e si unì al Movimento Democratico per il Cambiamento.

Partiti politici israeliani del passato

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The Spotlight Arts Summer Mainstage is a large-scale commercial production directed by industry professionals and is by audition only. Rehearsals take place three evenings a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) between 5-9pm beginning the first week of June. Only ONE absence is allowed in the mainstage program. Summer vacations can only be pre-approved prior to casting.


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Understanding and sharing our clients' values and aspirations is central to the way Lexington conducts its business. We prefer to avoid a fee driven, 'investment bank' style. Our approach is simple, we understand our customers' needs and align our incentives with them.
Our team brings a combination of deep transactional experience and expert perspective to every client engagement. Lexington takes pride in providing outstanding standards of customer service. The common feature in our relationships is that they are all based on mutual trust.
Lexington is distinguished by its team of creative and motivated people. At the heart of our business is a customer oriented culture. This approach guarantees high performance and customised results. We are energetic in supporting and challenging our clients, in equal measure.
We always focus on results and reject the ordinary. Genuine excellence in customer service is conditioned by a desire to adopt fresh thinking, not limited by traditional boundaries and hierarchies. Our confidence in this approach is reflected in our incentive mechanisms.
We work with businesses, entrepreneurs and investors who want experienced professional advice who share the same beliefs and ambitions for success. From strategic advice on growth plans, fund raising, acquisitions and disposals, we add expertise and measurable value.
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We share our clients' aspirations. The Lexington team works to understand customers' needs and expectations. Our incentives are aligned with the objectives of the people and organisations we exist to serve - we're in this together.
Lexington approaches every client's requirements with the same consideration as though they are our own. We believe corporate advisors must do more than offer simple advice. We place ourselves in our client's position, understanding your objectives and aligning our incentives accordingly. In short, we work collaboratively to unlock the full potential of your business.
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package handlers

import (
	"github.com/parthdesai/sc-notifications/db"
	"github.com/parthdesai/sc-notifications/models"
	"github.com/parthdesai/sc-notifications/utils"
	"gopkg.in/simversity/gottp.v1"
	"net/http"
)

type ChannelHandler struct {
	gottp.BaseHandler
}

func (self *ChannelHandler) Post(request *gottp.Request) {

	channel := new(models.Channel)
	request.ConvertArguments(channel)
	channel.PrepareSave(db.DbConnection)

	hasData := db.DbConnection.Get("channels", db.M{"app_id": channel.ApplicationID,
		"org_id": channel.OrganizationID, "user_id": channel.UserID, "ident": channel.Ident}).Next(channel)

	if hasData {
		request.Raise(gottp.HttpError{http.StatusPreconditionFailed, "Channel already exists"})
		return
	}

	if !utils.ValidateAndRaiseError(request, channel) {
		return
	}

	if !channel.IsValid() {
		request.Raise(gottp.HttpError{http.StatusPreconditionFailed, "Atleast one of the user_id, org_id and app_id must be present."})
		return
	}

	db.DbConnection.Insert("channels", channel)
	request.Write(channel)
}

func (self *ChannelHandler) Delete(request *gottp.Request) {
	channel := new(models.Channel)
	request.ConvertArguments(channel)
	if !channel.IsValid() {
		request.Raise(gottp.HttpError{http.StatusPreconditionFailed, "Atleast one of the user_id, org_id and app_id must be present."})
		return
	}
	err := db.DbConnection.Delete("channels", db.M{"app_id": channel.ApplicationID,
		"org_id": channel.OrganizationID, "user_id": channel.UserID, "ident": channel.Ident})
	if err != nil {
		request.Raise(gottp.HttpError{http.StatusInternalServerError, "Unable to delete."})
	}
}


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Consequence Blasts Pusha T For Distancing Himself From Kanye West And G.O.O.D. Music
Graphic Video Shows Drake's Friend Being Murdered In Toronto
By Latifah Muhammad
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Last week, Drake took to Instagram to mourn the loss of his longtime friend and OVO family member Anthony "Fif" Soares, who was gunned down by two men in Toronto. Horrific video of the murder was released by Toronto Police on Tuesday (Sept. 19) in an effort to track down the killers.
Drake Adds To His Tattoo Collection With New Ink Of Denzel Washington
In the graphic footage, which was captured by surveillance camera, Soares can be seen standing in the foyer of a Toronto community housing complex as two hooded men walk up and open fire. The gunmen, who are holding semiautomatic weapons, fire up to two dozen rounds into Soares from the outside of a glass window. The 33-year-old Soares appears to die on camera after being hit several times.
"It certainly was very focused, certainly overkill, [and] Mr. Soares was clearly the target of the attack," Detective-Sargeant Gary Giroux said Tuesday, according to the Toronto Sun. "The video shows both of the weapons locked in the open position, which indicates that the weapons are now empty."
Moments before he was gunned down, Soares had been dropped off at the complex at around 3 a.m. by a friend who has been cooperating with authorities, reports the Toronto Sun. The shooters quickly hopped back into a white Ford Fusion sedan and fled the scene.
Giroux is hoping that the video will help bring justice to the family. He also hopes that Drake will use his social media platform to "encourage anybody within the community to come forward" with information that could help solve his friend's murder.
Peep Drake's Instagram post below.
😔😔😔😢😢😢 RIP to one of our family members…our brother… I still can't even believe this morning was real. It was a honor to have shared years together and I will always keep your memory alive 😔Forever Fif
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Viewing entries from category: Auteur Theory
IB Film Theory, History and Textual Analysis »
Richard Gent | Friday January 26, 2018
Categories: IB Film, IB, IB Film Resources, Analysis, Film History, Film Industry, Films & Case Studies, American, Hollywood Films, Non-Hollywood Films, Silent Era, World Cinema, Genres & Case Studies, Key Concepts, Audience, Film Language, Genre, Narrative, Representation, Key Skills, Research, Film Research, Theory, Auteur Theory, Film Theory, Queer Theory, Spectatorship Theory
So what do we need to do for students and teachers to perform brilliantly? Our resources are a guide to producing critically autonomous students who gain a wide range of skills in the study of film and truly make the transition from film fan to film student. Reading film Examine film as an art form, studying a broad range of film texts from a variety of cultural contexts and analysing how film elements combine to create meaning. Contextualising film Explore the evolution of film across time and…
Happy Together (Hong Kong 1997) Case Study »
jclarke | Tuesday October 07, 2014
Categories: A Level, EDUQAS A Level, EDUQAS A2, FM4, Section C: Single Film Critical Study, Analysis, Film Analysis, Film Industry, Film Distribution, Film Marketing, Films & Case Studies, World Cinema, Happy Together, Genres & Case Studies, Drama, Romance, Hot Entries, Theory, Auteur Theory, Queer Theory
click on image to enlarge FM4: Varieties of Film Experience – Issues and Debates Section C: Single Film – Critical Study Introduction Happy Together is a feature film directed by Wong Kar-wai. It was released in 1997, the year that Hong Kong's governance from Britain ended and governance from China began. The fact that Happy Together begins with passports being stamped might well resonate with Hong Kong audiences particularly with when the film was released. We might suggest that a…
WJEC A2 Film Studies FM4 Section A World Cinema Bollywood A Grade Exemplar »
Rob Miller | Wednesday September 03, 2014
Categories: A Level, EDUQAS A Level, EDUQAS A2, FM4, Section A: World Cinema, Analysis, Film Analysis, Films & Case Studies, World Cinema, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Shree 420, Genres & Case Studies, Bollywood, Hot Entries, Key Concepts, Audience, Film Language, Representation, Theory, Auteur Theory
click on image to enlarge By comparing the cinematic styles used in the films you have studied for this topic, is it possible to identify a distinctive 'National Cinema'? Indian cinema means different things to different people and there are a lot of different cinematic styles originating from the Indian subcontinent. Stereotypically, when western audiences without cultural capital or knowledge think of Indian films the iconic name 'Bollywood' comes to mind, or less widely known outside…
Authorship in Contemporary Cinema: The Films of Danny Boyle and Tim Burton »
jclarke | Tuesday November 19, 2013
Categories: A Level, OCR A Level, OCR A2, OCR AS, EDUQAS A Level, EDUQAS AS, EDUQAS A2, Analysis, Film Analysis, Films & Case Studies, Directors, Danny Boyle, Tim Burton, Hot Entries, Theory, Auteur Theory, Film Theory
click on image to enlarge As we know, there are a fascinating range of ways in which to explore what cinema is; for example: how it achieves its impact on an audience, how technology informs creative choices and how a particular film can tell us something of the culture that produced it. These are all ways of understanding the relationship between text and context. However, the concept that remains perhaps most popular, accessible and fundamental to our thinking about cinema, perhaps because it…


Workers union's demands for better pay and health benefit could lead to show stoppage.
Broadway could be facing a very unhappy holiday season.
Union 32BJ, which represents hundreds of Broadway workers such as janitors, porters, elevator operators, and bathroom attendants, have voted to authorize its leaders to call a strike if a new contract isn't approved by the expiration of their current agreement on December 30. The union, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union, is seeking better pay and health benefits for its workers.
The authorization came after a voice vote at a rally held on Wednesday outside the offices of the Broadway League on Seventh Avenue. Any strike would affect workers at 32 of Broadway's 40 theaters, including those owned by the Shubert, Nederlander, and Jujamcyn organizations, as well as the Circle in the Square Theatre. The eight other Broadway theaters, including those owned by Disney, have different union arrangements.
Among the union's demands are that health coverage should begin as soon as employees start work, instead of waiting up to 10 weeks as stated by the current contract. So far, negotiations with the Broadway League have not resulted in an agreement. In a statement, the League's Executive Director, Charlotte St. Martin, said: "We have had several days of productive negotiations and have several more scheduled. The Broadway League, and the members we represent, look forward to reaching a mutually beneficial agreement with SEIU Local 32BJ."
Another bargaining session between the League and Union 32BJ is scheduled for Friday, December 14 and another is set for Tuesday, December 18. There has been no word if other Broadway unions would also join the strike.
In late 2007, Broadway stagehands held a strike that lasted 19 days, which affected over two dozen shows and cost the city over $35 million in lost revenue.


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Sting & Shaggy Bring Upbeat, Island-Flavored 44/876 Joint Tour to Funner, California...
OCTOBER 16 AT HARRAH'S RESORT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!
New island-inspired collaborative album, 44/876 out now
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 13 at 10AM at Ticketmaster.com
Harrah's Resort Southern California, The Cherrytree Music Company and Live Nation announced today that following a European tour, Sting & Shaggy will bring their dynamic and vibrant joint live show to Harrah's Resort SoCal this fall! The iconic artists will combine their bands to play songs from their recently-released, island-flavored collaborative album, 44/876 (A&M/Interscope Records), and to collaborate on each other's most celebrated hits such as "Every Breath You Take," "Englishman In New York," "Message In A Bottle," "It Wasn't Me," "Mr. Boombastic" and "Angel."
Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning Friday July 13th at 10AM local time at www.ticketmaster.com and usual outlets. Members of the official Sting.com fan club will have the opportunity to purchase tickets in advance beginning Tuesday, July 10th. Please visit www.sting.com/tour for details.
Sting and Shaggy initially joined forces to record a new song, "Don't Make Me Wait" (which debuted at #1 on Billboard's digital reggae singles chart), as a tribute to the Caribbean sounds that influenced them both and ended up recording an entire album full of joyful and uplifting, melodic music. With its title referencing their respective telephone country codes (44 for the UK, Sting's birthplace and 876 for Jamaica, Shaggy's homeland), 44/876 honors the duo's deep-rooted love for Jamaica: Shaggy's birthplace, and where Sting penned such classics as "Every Breath You Take."
Along with continuing each artist's exploration of reggae and its transcendent rhythms, songs like "Don't Make Me Wait," "Morning is Coming," and "Gotta Get Back My Baby" reveal Sting and Shaggy's shared passion for creating timeless music that defies expectation.
On May 25, 44/876: The Remixes was released on A&M/Interscope Records, featuring an albums' worth of remixes of songs from their album by a diverse range of artists including Chris Baio of Vampire Weekend, the Brazilian duo Tropkillaz, Cherry Cherry Boom Boom (Madonna, Lady Gaga) and Grammy-award winning producer Dave Audé, among others (track listing included below).
Sting and Shaggy will be joined on the 44/876 Tour by Sting's players Dominic Miller (guitar), Josh Freese (drums) and Rufus Miller (guitar) as well as Shaggy's band members Melissa Musique (backing vocals), Gene Noble (backing vocals) and Kevon Webster (keyboards).
The tour is produced by RZO Entertainment and promoted by Live Nation Global Touring.
STING & SHAGGY: THE 44/876 TOUR ITINERARY
Sept. 15 Miami, FL - Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater
Sept. 17 Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
Sept. 19 Washington, DC - The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Sept. 20 Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore
Sept. 21 Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Sept. 25 Boston, MA - House of Blues
Sept. 26 New York, NY - The Rooftop at Pier 17, Seaport District NYC
Sept. 28 Toronto, ON - The Phoenix Concert Theatre
Sept. 30 Minneapolis, MN - The Armory
Oct. 01 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
Oct. 02 Chicago, IL - The Aragon Ballroom
Oct. 04 Kansas City, MO - Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
Oct. 05 Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
Oct. 08 San Francisco, CA - The Masonic
Oct. 09 Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara Bowl
Oct. 10 Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren
Oct. 12 Rancho Mirage, CA - Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
Oct. 13 Las Vegas, NV - Park Theater
Oct. 15 Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
Oct. 16 Funner, Ca - Harrah's Resort SoCal
44/876: The Remixes Track listing:
Don't Make Me Wait (Dave Audé Rhythmic Radio Remix)
Dreaming In The U.S.A. (Chris Baio Remix)
Morning Is Coming (Rory Stone Love Black Dub Day Remix)
Don't Make Me Wait (Tropkillaz Remix)
Just One Lifetime (Cherry Cherry Boom Boom Remix)
Don't Make Me Wait (Jungle Josh x JROB Remix)
Don't Make Me Wait (iLL Wayno Remix)
Don't Make Me Wait (One Drop Remix)
Gotta Get Back My Baby (Dave Audé Radio Remix)
Don't Make Me Wait (Dave Audé Club Mix)
Don't Make Me Wait (Madison Mars Remix)
Don't Make Me Wait (Tom Stephan Club Mix)
For tour itinerary, tickets and/or further information, please visit:
www.sting.com
www.shaggyonline.com
www.cherrytreemusiccompany.com
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Sting & Shaggy Bring Upbeat, Island-Flavored 44/876 Joint Tour to Santiago, Chile...
The Cherrytree Music Company, Live Nation and Lotus Productions announced today that following a European and North American tour, Sting & Shaggy will bring their dynamic and vibrant joint live show to Santiago on October 23rd at the Movistar Arena!
Sting & Shaggy Bring Upbeat, Island-Flavored 44/876 Joint Tour to Bogota, Colombia...
The Cherrytree Music Company, Live Nation and Paramo Presenta announced today that following a European and North American tour, Sting & Shaggy will bring their dynamic and vibrant joint live show to Bogota on October 21st for the first-ever concert at the new venue Movistar Arena!


Use this request to create a new organization account.
Through this API method, you can create Account Custom Field data. You cannot add data to Individual custom fields.
Custom fields have three parameters: .fieldId, .fieldOptionId, and .fieldValue. Text/textarea fields do not need any data supplied in the .OptionId field but you must include the parameter, left blank. In the same vein, select/radio fields will not need any data in the .fieldValue parameter, but you must include it (blank).
These parameters may be repeated as many times as desired to add data to multiple custom fields.
originDetail Yes * Required for integration partner applications. Provide your App ID as the value.
organizationAccount.primaryContact.addresses.address.province Only used for countries other than US and Canada. Canadian provinces can be found in the States field. Note: If you send a value for either state.code or state.name, the value in the province field will be ignored.
sendAcknowledgeEmail Whether to trigger the default Account Creation system email. Possible values: true, false. Default is false.
consentInformation.emailConsentStatus Possible values: GIVEN, DECLINED, NOT_ASKED. Default value is NOT_ASKED.
consentInformation.phoneConsentStatus Possible values: GIVEN, DECLINED, NOT_ASKED. Default value is NOT_ASKED.
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A chapel service for Harry Woodall Sr. will be held at 12:00pm on Monday, 10/22/2018 from Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, followed by a committal service at the grave site.
Harry Elton Woodall, Sr., a native of Phoenix City, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the age of 83. He was a retired teacher for the Mobile County Public Schools; enjoyed collecting trains and was an avid Alabama Football fan. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Annie Joyce Crist Woodall and his second wife, Betty Jean Crist Woodall. His survivors include his children, Harry Elton (Cindy) Woodall, Jr., Joseph Crist (Carolyn) Woodall, Sheryl A. Woodall, Mary Woodall Thompson and Michael (Terri) Taylor; two brothers, Benjamin "Benny" (Jean) Woodall and James Leon "Buster" (Gwenda) Woodall; Bettie Dakota; Bruce Athey; Shirley E. Smith; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 22, 2018 at 12:00 Noon from the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday morning from 10:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow in Mobile Memorial Gardens.


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It's a common question. Can you skip the resistance training and just stick to cardio if you want to get toned? Here's why even the strongest cardio proponents should consider stepping off the treadmill once in a while and picking up some weights.
Many people believe that cardio is all they have to do to get that much desired toned look.
What do we mean by toned?
Getting 'toned' is such a vague concept. So first let's define what we mean by it.
When we say we want to get toned, what we usually mean is that we want to change our body composition. We want to decrease our body fat % and increase the % of lean muscle in our body.
Imagine two women (or two men… whatever you prefer). Both are 5.5 feet tall and both weigh 136 pounds. However one has 18% body fat and the other has 34% body fat.
The difference? Even though they weigh exactly the same and are the same height, the woman with 18% body fat wears size 8 jeans… the other woman size 14. This is because muscle tissue is four times denser than fat tissue.
So, to get toned we want to reduce our body fat percentage… but we also want to increase our percentage of lean muscle.
It's true that cardio helps burn calories, lowers body fat and increases endurance. Cardio is a great way to improve your cardiovascular system. Hence the name.
However, one thing cardio doesn't do is provide you with the lean muscle that's so important if you want that much sought after 'toned' look. You really need resistance training for that.
Even worse, performing too much steady state cardio will actually put your body in a catabolic state. Especially if you are also cutting your calorie intake by following a restricting diet.
When this happens, instead of building the lean muscle mass that is responsible for that toned look… you will be burning it!
This is also why it's best to avoid extreme crash diets. You should also make sure you're eating enough protein to maintain your lean muscle mass.
Not only will loss of lean muscle reduce strength, but it will also slow down your metabolism. A slower metabolism – in turn – makes it harder to burn fat.
If you don't already have sufficient muscle volume, too much cardio can leave you looking skinny-fat rather than toned-and-fit.
In other words, you need lean muscle mass if you want to look 'toned'. It doesn't matter whether you are male of female.
If you're a woman and you're worried about resistance training making you look bulky, just look at Becky Holman.
Becky is in her fifties but she looks fitter and more toned than many women half her age. Her secret? The moderate weight, high fatigue training taught in this system.
Resistance training helps build and maintain lean muscle. This results in the kind of toned physique that most people looking for. It also helps speed up your metabolism. This will help you burn more calories, even after your workouts.
When we say strength training or resistance training, we don't mean you have to become a powerlifter or bodybuilder. Actually… you don't really need to lift any weights at all!
One of our personal favorite workout programs – the Curve-Ball Effect Program – uses primarily bodyweight exercises for its resistance workouts.
Your workouts don't have to be very long either. Just 30 minutes, three times per week is enough to burn fat, build lean muscle and develop that much desires toned look.
Conclusion: Can You Get Toned Just Doing Cardio?
Although cardio definitely has its benefits, it is not the most effective way to get a toned physique. Resistance training helps build the lean muscle that is essential for toning your body, as well as providing many other important benefits.
For the best results, combine your workouts with a diet that's designed to boost your metabolism while at the same time maintaining that hard-earned lean muscle… like this one.


24 athletes at the Making of Champions (MoC) Athletics Trials in Enugu emerged beneficiaries of Golden Tickets to Saturday's final.
The stage is set for 66 athletes to slug it out at the Grand Finale of the 2018 Making of Champions (MoC) Athletics Trials, which takes centre stage at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Saturday.
18 athletes from the first phase of the Trials in Port Harcourt were given Golden Tickets to the Enugu Final, while 24 athletes from the second phase in Ughelli, Delta State, also booked their place in the Enugu Final.
MoC Coach and Olympic medallist Uchenna Emedolu poses with one of the Golden Ticket winners from Enugu.
The last set of beneficiaries of Golden Tickets to the Final emerged on Friday following intense competition, and 24 of them were lucky enough to get the nod from MoC's Olympic medallist coaches Deji Aliu, Glory Alozie and Uchenna Emedolu.
The competition wasn't only attended by athletes from Enugu, as their counterparts from the neighbouring Abia and Anambra states were well represented.
Athletes from neighbouring Abia and Anambra States arriving the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu for the MoC Athletics Trials.
Finalists from Port Harcourt and Ughelli arrived Enugu today ahead of Saturday's showdown, which promises to be an explosive encounter as the battle to join MoC Track Club intensifies. A maximum of 10 athletes are expected to join the club next year.


Oh my gosh, words cannot describe my amazing weekend in Denver, Colorado. But, I'll give it a shot. Anything for you guys!
On Thursday, I let myself sleep in a bit and got up for a quick gym secession before heading to the airport. I did some chin ups and a superset of weighted squats and push-ups. Afterwards, I made a quick breakfast and got ready to leave.
I like to get to the airport early. If I'm being honest, I like to be early no matter where I'm going. I'm a little bit of a spaz when it comes to timing. Needless to say, I had bit of time after getting through security. I pulled out my laptop and worked on a post about Nutritional Therapy. After a while, I started getting antsy, so I grabbed a coffee and talked to Andrew on the phone for a bit. Before I knew it, my flight was boarding. And I got a window seat, SCORE!
The flight was quick! I landed in Denver around 1:15 p.m. and met up with my friend Jennifer of Simply Health by Jenn. We grabbed our rental car and headed to Modern Market for a quick meal. It had been awhile since we'd seen each other, so we used the car ride to catch up. I order the Basil Chicken sandwich on gluten free bread. The chicken was juicy and I loved the basil aioli.
Obsessed with this sandwich. Give me all the aoli.
After lunch, we headed to our Airbnb. It was just outside of and the perfect location for a long weekend. We got settled in, changed into workout clothes and drove 30 minutes south to the Red Rock Amphitheatre and Park. There was a concert Thursday night, but we still able to hike around the park. Breathtaking.
On top of the Red Rocks!
Once it got dark, we headed back to our place and got ready for dinner. After a long day of travel, we wanted something quick and casual. Yelp lead us to the True Food Kitchen in Cherry Creek. I ordered the Turkey burger, with smashed avocado, tomato, smoked gouda and jalapeno remoulade with a side of sweet potato hash. Though it sounded good, the food was just ok. My hash was overcooked and the turkey burgerleft something to be desired. We were pretty pooped. After dinner, we went home and crashed.
Friday, I woke up to my stomach in knots. As a Celiac, the stress of travel tends to take its toll on my digestion. BUT, it's usually not until the end of a trip. This was only day two! What gives?! I kept thinking, 'no, this is not supposed to happen! I've been looking forward to this trip since June!' I drank some roasted dandelion tea and laid down. After a while, Jenn woke up and was nice enough to give me a few drops of peppermint and lavender oil to rub on my belly.
I've never used essential oils and was surprised how well they worked! After an hour or so, I started to feel a bit better. I was impressed.
Once I started to feel better, we made plans for the day. They started with breakfast at Just BE Kitchen, a gluten free restaurant located in Denver. I was lucky enough to try Just BE on my last trip, but was so excited to share it with Jenn.
BE still my heart. Love this place!
I ordered the breakfast burrito and a cup of coffee. Since my stomach was still not 100 percent, I ate about half of it, with the plan to finish it off Saturday morning.
Breakfast buritto on point! Best meal all weekend!
After breakfast, I guided Jenn on a walking tour of Downtown Denver. The first stop was Union Station, a historic train station that houses the Crawford Hotel and a collection of Colorado restaurants, bars and shops.
We walked around, checked out a few vendors and went over a few blocks to the 16th Street Mall. It's a pedestrian mall that is 1.25 miles long. It's packed with shopping, restaurants and attractions. After a couple of hours, it was time to head back to the car to pay the meter. Instead of going back to our place, we decided to rent a couple of Denver B-cycles. We rode around town for an hour and hopped in the car and headed to Whole Foods.
After an afternoon of movement, we were ready for lunch, so we grabbed a few things off their salad bar and went back to our place. We ate, filled up our water bottles and cleaned up a bit before taking off on another adventure. Next stop, Chautaqua Park, in Boulder for some hiking.
We decided to hike the First and Second flatirons. It was a beautiful 2.5 mile hike across a green meadow and up through a notch between the flat irons. Our hard work was rewarded with an amazing view of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The hike took us about an hour and a half and was a good combination of hiking, climbing and a few stumbles.
Our day was packed with activity but we wanted more! Downtown Boulder was just a few miles away and we were hungry. We jumped in the car and headed into town. Jenn had been there before and recommended we check out Pearl Street, a four block mall in heart of the city. Restaurants and shops are everywhere you turn. We walked around, window shopping and reading menus of local restaurants before stumbling upon Next Door, a casual farm-to-table restaurant, serving up comfort food and craft beer.
I ordered their classic burger, adding avocado and bacon. Instead of chips, I asked extra greens. The food was good but the server was less than friendly. As a couple of people with food allergies, we are used to getting the side eye from servers, but this girl was so over us. Although we were polite and quick with our questions, she wasn't having it. We ate our meal and got out of her hair.
After an hour drive home, we were pretty whipped. I talked to Andrew for a bit and crashed.
Saturday was the NTA Fuel Adventure Summit! The day we'd been waiting for! We woke up early, went on a slow run and got ready for the day. Before heading to the conference, we stopped to get coffee at a local shop. I ordered a coconut milk latte and a piece of gluten free pumpkin bread. I sipped on my latte and saved the treat for later.
The conference was held at Hilton Denver Inverness Hotel and Conference Center in Englewood. It was about 20 minutes from our place. And since I'm an early bird, we got there with plenty of time to spare. I was so glad we arrived early. We ran into our NTA instructors, Christy and Janelle and were introduced to John Tjenos, a nutrition educator who has been a practitioner in the healing arts for more than 25 years. A celebrity in my eyes, as I watched countless hours of instruction videos as an NTP student. He recently launched a line of essential oils, Meo Energetics.
As soon as hands parted, he looked at my instructor and said, 'she's a type-A, isn't she?' Christy, my instructor looked at me and we laughed. Yes, I'm a type-A.
He looked into my eyes and saw that my pupils were dilated, a sign of high cortisol and went on to call me 'Sympathetic Stephanie'. According to Dr. Axe, cortisol is often called the primary stress hormone. While producing cortisol is necessary for life and helps keep us motivated, awake and responsive, maintaining abnormally high circulating cortisol levels can become dangerous and contribute to long-term problems.' These symptoms include weight gain, anxiety, sleep disorders, hormonal imbalances and fertility problems, to name a few.
Before I knew it, he applied the oil on my head, where the neck meets the skull. He then asked me to take a deep breath. It was amazing. After a dot of oil and a deep breath, I felt a weight lift. I relaxed into my body and felt and felt an almost internal peace. It was haunting. Shortly after this interaction, we rushed out of the room and into the conference.
I had this cheesy, chapped lip smile on my face all day!
We took a seat near the front of the room and prepared for a day filled with amazing speakers. I am going to do a quick highlight of each of them. Not many pictures, sorry. I was busy taking notes and soaking in all of the information.
The day kicked off with Dr. Diane Mueller and Dr. Miles Nichols, of Living Love. They got us centered with an inspiring talk on accessing calm during stress and struggle. One of my favorite quote of the day came from their talk; 'Stress isn't the problem. The lack of resilience is the problem.' If we build a daily practice, to deal with stress, we can be the calm center in the storm.
Victoria LaFont, an NTP and athlete followed. She talked about the importance of movement; 'you train, you change, you perform more optimally.' The act of training changes our cells, counteracting aging and disease! LaFont also stresses the importance of balance. She said, balance is key. Maximize, don't overdo for adaptation and long term health.
DeAnn Laube was next. Her presentation was an adventure in wild foods and edible plants. It was really interesting and insightful. After Laube's presentation, it was time for lunch. The hotel created an amazing banquet, complete with roasted beets, sautéed green beans, roasted potatoes, chicken, salmon and fresh berries. I grabbed a little of everything and sat down with a few new faces. We chatted about what brought us here and our experiences with the NTA. It was great to meet new people.
Beets, green beans, chicken, salmon and berries. Yum!
After lunch, we headed back into the conference room and prepared for an afternoon of speakers. Britni Johnson, an NTA grad, kicked off the afternoon with a heartfelt talk on hitting pause. She spoke about progress, not perfection. Reminding us to enjoy the process.
Wayde Jester, an entrepreneur followed. He discussed his adventures in opening a health-conscious restaurant. As he spoke, I was reminded of power we hold as consumers. Voting with our dollars. If you're in Boulder, CO, check out his restaurant Zeal.
After Jester, we took a quick break. I caught up with Tjenos and purchased a couple of his oils. Giddy as a school girl and he greeted me as 'Sympathetic Stephanie'.
We settled in again to watch a presentation on Collagen for Sports by Traci Mitchell. She's the marketing director for Vital Proteins, a product a support and often recommend to clients.
They did a quick Q&A panel and ended the day with a talk by Dr. Allen Lim, the co-creator of Skratch Labs. His presentation was amazing and words cannot do it justice. In a nutshell, he guided us through his work with professional athlete Floyd Landid, a former professional road racing cyclist, hungry to win the Tour de France. The creation of the biological passport and start of Skratch Labs, a manufacturer of performance hydration mixes.
Once it was all said and done, we went to the next room for a reception. Jenn and I grabbed a drink and made our way around the room, mingling with fellow NTPs.
We were introduced to Cathy Eason, an amazing speaker and NTA instructor. I joked throughout the program that we were best friends because I spent so.much.time listening to her audio recordings when studying for exams. Meeting Cathy was one of my highlights of the trip. I gushed, thanking her for her work and spent a good 30 minutes talking all things nutrition, training and health. So. Fun.
After all a long day, we were hungry and tired. We went back to Modern Market for dinner and stopped at Whole Foods before heading home. I had the Basil Chicken sandwich and whipped sweet potatoes. So satisfying. The perfect ending to an amazing day.


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Janet Brown Obituary (1963 – 2023)
By Herman Pahl On Jan 21, 2023
Janet Lee Brown (Davis), 59, of West Jordan, Utah, passed away on January 12th, 2023 surrounded by family. Janet was born on August 14th, 1963, in Augusta, Georgia. Her parents were Roy and Lucy Davis. She married Neal Graham Brown on August 22nd,1992.
Janet was a very selfless, caring and loving person. She was a great teacher, hard worker, and a rock to all those who knew her. But most importantly she was the best grandma ever!
Janet is survived by her husband Neal Graham Brown. Her two children Michelle (Justin) Norton and Nicole (Trenton) Abbott. Her two grandkids Jeremiah and Rachel Norton. She was preceded in death by her mom Lucy Arvetta Davis, dad Roy Allen Davis and brother, R. Allen Davis.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to diabetes research through American Diabetes Association found at Diabetes.org – "in memory of: Janet Brown."
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Capital in the 21st Century Review: Introduction (part 4 of 4)
Posted on September 10, 2015 by Kevin
The final part of the Introduction starts with a bit about the scope of the book: 1800 to the present, limited mostly to Westernized countries, particularly France, the United States, and England. Thomas Piketty justifies this because of when and where modern tax data started to be collected and recorded, it being absent from everywhere before around 1800, and continuing to be absent in the Third World to this day. Also, looking at the most economically developed countries may give a clue about where the rest of the world is heading (as much of the world modernizes its economy).
Piketty gives three justifications (apart from patriotism) for focusing so much on France:
One is that the French were the first to institute a modern system of taxation, so French records go back further than those of any other modern economy.
He also points out the population growth in France has been modest, roughly doubling since 1789, while that of the United States (counting citizens, not native people on what would become the United States) went from 3 million to around 320 million today!
The dynamics and structure of inequality look very different in a country whose population increases by a factor of 100 compared with a country whose population merely doubles. In particular, the inheritance factor is much less important in the former than in the latter….this factor also explains why the structure of inequality in the United States has always been so peculiar, and the same can be said of US representations of inequality and social class. But it also suggests that the US case is not generalizable (because it is unlikely that the population of the world will increase a hundredfold over the next two centuries) and that the French case is more typical and more pertinent for understanding the future.
The final justification is that France was the first large, modern economy to establish legal equality (1789), so differences in wealth are harder to explain by extra legal privileges (such as those held by the British nobility into the 1920s) or lack thereof (such as what black people faced as slaves and through Jim Crow laws in the United States until the 1860s and 1960s respectively). Thus, we can't blame French economic inequality on political inequality.
Following this section is a bit about himself. After getting his Ph.D. (at age 22!) he was an Asst. Professor at M.I.T. in the early 1990s for two years before returning to France, claiming disenchantment with economics in the United States (or, at minimum, M.I.T.). Following are several quotes.
I did not find the work of US economists entirely convincing. To be sure they were all very intelligent…I quickly realized that there had been no significant effort to collect historical data on the dynamics of wealth inequality since Kuznets (1950s), yet the profession continued to churn out purely theoretical results without even knowing what facts needed to be explained.
To be blunt, the discipline of Economics has yet to get over its childish passion for mathematics and for purely theoretical and often highly ideological speculation, at the expense of historical research and collaboration with other social sciences.
The truth is that economics should never have sought to divorce itself from other social sciences and can advance only in conjunction with them…If we are to progress in our understanding of the historical dynamics of the wealth distribution and the structure of social classes, we must obviously take a pragmatic approach and avail ourselves of the methods of historians, sociologists, and political scientists as well as economists.
I had my own rather unpleasant experience in graduate school in the early 1990s, encountering the exact phenomenon described in the second paragraph—extremely complex theoretical models wholly disconnected from reality. I recall knowing I was going to love this book upon reading that!
After outlining the contents of the sixteen chapters, Thomas Piketty gives a final caveat that history has changed before and that neither he nor anyone else can predict 50 years into the future with perfect accuracy. Hence the title of the book is a bit arrogant.
Coming up in a couple of weeks…Chapter 1! Stay tuned.
I read Capital in the Twenty First Century in 2014-2015 and was extremely impressed by both the content and the presentation. In my views, it's easily in the running for most important economics book of the last few . This year I am doing an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter review of the book. One chapter will be reviewed and discussed every two weeks.


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YOUTUBE

A: Tienes el youtube e inicio así :
YOUTUBE

    YOUTUBE

INICIO

   INICIO

para que luzcan como deseas , ambas etiquetas  encierralas dentro de un

 , y a las etiquetas  agrégales las clases open, te guedarian los
 así:
YOUTUBE

        YOUTUBE

INICIO

     INICIO

A: Tienes q agregar la class="open" a los elementos q quieras q se vean con ese style.
Por otro lado, si los elementos de la class open tienen otras funcionalidades q no quieras compartir con YouTube ni Inicio, puedes crearles otra clase distinta, con los mismos cambios en el css.

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