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/*
  Native File Dialog

  http://www.frogtoss.com/labs
 */

#define _CRTDBG_MAP_ALLOC
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <crtdbg.h>

/* only locally define UNICODE in this compilation unit */
#ifndef UNICODE
#define UNICODE
#endif

#ifdef __MINGW32__
// Explicitly setting NTDDI version, this is necessary for the MinGW compiler
#define NTDDI_VERSION NTDDI_VISTA
#define _WIN32_WINNT _WIN32_WINNT_VISTA
#endif

#include <wchar.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <assert.h>
#include <windows.h>

struct IUnknown; // Workaround for "combaseapi.h(229): error C2187: syntax error: 'identifier' was unexpected here" when using /permissive-
#include <shobjidl.h>

#include "nfd_common.h"

// allocs the space in outPath -- call free()
static void CopyWCharToNFDChar( const wchar_t *inStr, nfdchar_t **outStr )
{
    int inStrCharacterCount = static_cast<int>(wcslen(inStr));
    int bytesNeeded = WideCharToMultiByte( CP_UTF8, 0,
                                           inStr, inStrCharacterCount,
                                           NULL, 0, NULL, NULL );
    assert( bytesNeeded );
    bytesNeeded += 1;

    *outStr = (nfdchar_t*)NFDi_Malloc( bytesNeeded );
    if ( !*outStr )
        return;

    int bytesWritten = WideCharToMultiByte( CP_UTF8, 0,
                                            inStr, -1,
                                            *outStr, bytesNeeded,
                                            NULL, NULL );
    assert( bytesWritten ); _NFD_UNUSED( bytesWritten );
}

/* includes NULL terminator byte in return */
static size_t GetUTF8ByteCountForWChar( const wchar_t *str )
{
    size_t bytesNeeded = WideCharToMultiByte( CP_UTF8, 0,
                                              str, -1,
                                              NULL, 0, NULL, NULL );
    assert( bytesNeeded );
    return bytesNeeded+1;
}

// write to outPtr -- no free() necessary.  No memory stomp tests are done -- they must be done
// before entering this function.
static int CopyWCharToExistingNFDCharBuffer( const wchar_t *inStr, nfdchar_t *outPtr )
{
    int inStrCharacterCount = static_cast<int>(wcslen(inStr));
    int bytesNeeded = static_cast<int>(GetUTF8ByteCountForWChar( inStr ));

    /* invocation copies null term */
    int bytesWritten = WideCharToMultiByte( CP_UTF8, 0,
                                            inStr, -1,
                                            outPtr, bytesNeeded,
                                            NULL, 0 );
    assert( bytesWritten );

    return bytesWritten;

}

// allocs the space in outStr -- call free()
static void CopyNFDCharToWChar( const nfdchar_t *inStr, wchar_t **outStr )
{
    int inStrByteCount = static_cast<int>(strlen(inStr));
    int charsNeeded = MultiByteToWideChar(CP_UTF8, 0,
                                          inStr, inStrByteCount,
                                          NULL, 0 );
    assert( charsNeeded );
    assert( !*outStr );
    charsNeeded += 1; // terminator

    *outStr = (wchar_t*)NFDi_Malloc( charsNeeded * sizeof(wchar_t) );
    if ( !*outStr )
        return;

    int ret = MultiByteToWideChar(CP_UTF8, 0,
                                  inStr, inStrByteCount,
                                  *outStr, charsNeeded);
    (*outStr)[charsNeeded-1] = '\0';

#ifdef _DEBUG
    int inStrCharacterCount = static_cast<int>(NFDi_UTF8_Strlen(inStr));
    assert( ret == inStrCharacterCount );
#else
    _NFD_UNUSED(ret);
#endif
}

/* ext is in format "jpg", no wildcards or separators */
static int AppendExtensionToSpecBuf( const char *ext, char *specBuf, size_t specBufLen )
{
    const char SEP[] = ";";
    assert( specBufLen > strlen(ext)+3 );

    if ( strlen(specBuf) > 0 )
    {
        strncat( specBuf, SEP, specBufLen - strlen(specBuf) - 1 );
        specBufLen += strlen(SEP);
    }

    char extWildcard[NFD_MAX_STRLEN];
    int bytesWritten = sprintf_s( extWildcard, NFD_MAX_STRLEN, "*.%s", ext );
    assert( bytesWritten == strlen(ext)+2 );

    strncat( specBuf, extWildcard, specBufLen - strlen(specBuf) - 1 );

    return NFD_OKAY;
}

static nfdresult_t AddFiltersToDialog( ::IFileDialog *fileOpenDialog, const char *filterList )
{
    const wchar_t EMPTY_WSTR[] = L"";
    const wchar_t WILDCARD[] = L"*.*";

    if ( !filterList || strlen(filterList) == 0 )
        return NFD_OKAY;

    // Count rows to alloc
    UINT filterCount = 1; /* guaranteed to have one filter on a correct, non-empty parse */
    const char *p_filterList;
    for ( p_filterList = filterList; *p_filterList; ++p_filterList )
    {
        if ( *p_filterList == ';' )
            ++filterCount;
    }

    assert(filterCount);
    if ( !filterCount )
    {
        NFDi_SetError("Error parsing filters.");
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    /* filterCount plus 1 because we hardcode the *.* wildcard after the while loop */
    COMDLG_FILTERSPEC *specList = (COMDLG_FILTERSPEC*)NFDi_Malloc( sizeof(COMDLG_FILTERSPEC) * ((size_t)filterCount + 1) );
    if ( !specList )
    {
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }
    for (UINT i = 0; i < filterCount+1; ++i )
    {
        specList[i].pszName = NULL;
        specList[i].pszSpec = NULL;
    }

    size_t specIdx = 0;
    p_filterList = filterList;
    char typebuf[NFD_MAX_STRLEN] = {0};  /* one per comma or semicolon */
    char *p_typebuf = typebuf;
    char filterName[NFD_MAX_STRLEN] = {0};

    char specbuf[NFD_MAX_STRLEN] = {0}; /* one per semicolon */

    while ( 1 )
    {
        if ( NFDi_IsFilterSegmentChar(*p_filterList) )
        {
            /* append a type to the specbuf (pending filter) */
            AppendExtensionToSpecBuf( typebuf, specbuf, NFD_MAX_STRLEN );

            p_typebuf = typebuf;
            memset( typebuf, 0, sizeof(char)*NFD_MAX_STRLEN );
        }

        if ( *p_filterList == ';' || *p_filterList == '\0' )
        {
            /* end of filter -- add it to specList */

            CopyNFDCharToWChar( specbuf, (wchar_t**)&specList[specIdx].pszName );
            CopyNFDCharToWChar( specbuf, (wchar_t**)&specList[specIdx].pszSpec );

            memset( specbuf, 0, sizeof(char)*NFD_MAX_STRLEN );
            ++specIdx;
            if ( specIdx == filterCount )
                break;
        }

        if ( !NFDi_IsFilterSegmentChar( *p_filterList ))
        {
            *p_typebuf = *p_filterList;
            ++p_typebuf;
        }

        ++p_filterList;
    }

    /* Add wildcard */
    specList[specIdx].pszSpec = WILDCARD;
    specList[specIdx].pszName = WILDCARD;

    fileOpenDialog->SetFileTypes( filterCount+1, specList );

    /* free speclist */
    for ( size_t i = 0; i < filterCount; ++i )
    {
        NFDi_Free( (void*)specList[i].pszSpec );
    }
    NFDi_Free( specList );

    return NFD_OKAY;
}

static nfdresult_t AllocPathSet( IShellItemArray *shellItems, nfdpathset_t *pathSet )
{
    const char ERRORMSG[] = "Error allocating pathset.";

    assert(shellItems);
    assert(pathSet);

    // How many items in shellItems?
    DWORD numShellItems;
    HRESULT result = shellItems->GetCount(&numShellItems);
    if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
    {
        NFDi_SetError(ERRORMSG);
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    pathSet->count = static_cast<size_t>(numShellItems);
    assert( pathSet->count > 0 );

    pathSet->indices = (size_t*)NFDi_Malloc( sizeof(size_t)*pathSet->count );
    if ( !pathSet->indices )
    {
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    /* count the total bytes needed for buf */
    size_t bufSize = 0;
    for ( DWORD i = 0; i < numShellItems; ++i )
    {
        ::IShellItem *shellItem;
        result = shellItems->GetItemAt(i, &shellItem);
        if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
        {
            NFDi_SetError(ERRORMSG);
            return NFD_ERROR;
        }

        // Confirm SFGAO_FILESYSTEM is true for this shellitem, or ignore it.
        SFGAOF attribs;
        result = shellItem->GetAttributes( SFGAO_FILESYSTEM, &attribs );
        if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
        {
            NFDi_SetError(ERRORMSG);
            return NFD_ERROR;
        }
        if ( !(attribs & SFGAO_FILESYSTEM) )
            continue;

        LPWSTR name;
        shellItem->GetDisplayName(SIGDN_FILESYSPATH, &name);

        // Calculate length of name with UTF-8 encoding
        bufSize += GetUTF8ByteCountForWChar( name );

        CoTaskMemFree(name);
    }

    assert(bufSize);

    pathSet->buf = (nfdchar_t*)NFDi_Malloc( sizeof(nfdchar_t) * bufSize );
    memset( pathSet->buf, 0, sizeof(nfdchar_t) * bufSize );

    /* fill buf */
    nfdchar_t *p_buf = pathSet->buf;
    for (DWORD i = 0; i < numShellItems; ++i )
    {
        ::IShellItem *shellItem;
        result = shellItems->GetItemAt(i, &shellItem);
        if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
        {
            NFDi_SetError(ERRORMSG);
            return NFD_ERROR;
        }

        // Confirm SFGAO_FILESYSTEM is true for this shellitem, or ignore it.
        SFGAOF attribs;
        result = shellItem->GetAttributes( SFGAO_FILESYSTEM, &attribs );
        if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
        {
            NFDi_SetError(ERRORMSG);
            return NFD_ERROR;
        }
        if ( !(attribs & SFGAO_FILESYSTEM) )
            continue;

        LPWSTR name;
        shellItem->GetDisplayName(SIGDN_FILESYSPATH, &name);

        int bytesWritten = CopyWCharToExistingNFDCharBuffer(name, p_buf);
        CoTaskMemFree(name);

        ptrdiff_t index = p_buf - pathSet->buf;
        assert( index >= 0 );
        pathSet->indices[i] = static_cast<size_t>(index);

        p_buf += bytesWritten;
    }

    return NFD_OKAY;
}

static nfdresult_t SetDefaultPath( IFileDialog *dialog, const char *defaultPath )
{
    if ( !defaultPath || strlen(defaultPath) == 0 )
        return NFD_OKAY;

    wchar_t *defaultPathW = {0};
    CopyNFDCharToWChar( defaultPath, &defaultPathW );

    IShellItem *folder;
    HRESULT result = SHCreateItemFromParsingName( defaultPathW, NULL, IID_PPV_ARGS(&folder) );

    // Valid non results.
    if ( result == HRESULT_FROM_WIN32(ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND) || result == HRESULT_FROM_WIN32(ERROR_INVALID_DRIVE) )
    {
        NFDi_Free( defaultPathW );
        return NFD_OKAY;
    }

    if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
    {
        NFDi_SetError("Error creating ShellItem");
        NFDi_Free( defaultPathW );
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    // Could also call SetDefaultFolder(), but this guarantees defaultPath -- more consistency across API.
    dialog->SetFolder( folder );

    NFDi_Free( defaultPathW );
    folder->Release();

    return NFD_OKAY;
}

/* public */

nfdresult_t NFD_OpenDialog( const nfdchar_t *filterList,
                            const nfdchar_t *defaultPath,
                            nfdchar_t **outPath,
                            void* owner )
{
    HRESULT result;
    nfdresult_t nfdResult = NFD_ERROR;

    // Init COM library.
    HRESULT coResult = ::CoInitializeEx(NULL,
                                        ::COINIT_APARTMENTTHREADED |
                                        ::COINIT_DISABLE_OLE1DDE );

    ::IFileOpenDialog *fileOpenDialog(NULL);

    if ( !SUCCEEDED(coResult))
    {
        fileOpenDialog = NULL;
        NFDi_SetError("Could not initialize COM.");
        goto end;
    }

    // Create dialog
    result = ::CoCreateInstance(::CLSID_FileOpenDialog, NULL,
                                        CLSCTX_ALL, ::IID_IFileOpenDialog,
                                        reinterpret_cast<void**>(&fileOpenDialog) );

    if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
    {
        NFDi_SetError("Could not create dialog.");
        goto end;
    }

    // Build the filter list
    if ( !AddFiltersToDialog( fileOpenDialog, filterList ) )
    {
        goto end;
    }

    // Set the default path
    if ( !SetDefaultPath( fileOpenDialog, defaultPath ) )
    {
        goto end;
    }

    // Show the dialog.
    result = fileOpenDialog->Show((HWND)owner);
    if ( SUCCEEDED(result) )
    {
        // Get the file name
        ::IShellItem *shellItem(NULL);
        result = fileOpenDialog->GetResult(&shellItem);
        if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
        {
            NFDi_SetError("Could not get shell item from dialog.");
            goto end;
        }
        wchar_t *filePath(NULL);
        result = shellItem->GetDisplayName(::SIGDN_FILESYSPATH, &filePath);
        if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
        {
            NFDi_SetError("Could not get file path for selected.");
            shellItem->Release();
            goto end;
        }

        CopyWCharToNFDChar( filePath, outPath );
        CoTaskMemFree(filePath);
        if ( !*outPath )
        {
            /* error is malloc-based, error message would be redundant */
            shellItem->Release();
            goto end;
        }

        nfdResult = NFD_OKAY;
        shellItem->Release();
    }
    else if (result == HRESULT_FROM_WIN32(ERROR_CANCELLED) )
    {
        nfdResult = NFD_CANCEL;
    }
    else
    {
        NFDi_SetError("File dialog box show failed.");
        nfdResult = NFD_ERROR;
    }

end:
    if (fileOpenDialog)
        fileOpenDialog->Release();

    if (SUCCEEDED(coResult))
        ::CoUninitialize();

    return nfdResult;
}

nfdresult_t NFD_OpenDialogMultiple( const nfdchar_t *filterList,
                                    const nfdchar_t *defaultPath,
                                    nfdpathset_t *outPaths )
{
    nfdresult_t nfdResult = NFD_ERROR;

    // Init COM library.
    HRESULT coResult = ::CoInitializeEx(NULL,
                                        ::COINIT_APARTMENTTHREADED |
                                        ::COINIT_DISABLE_OLE1DDE );
    if ( !SUCCEEDED(coResult))
    {
        NFDi_SetError("Could not initialize COM.");
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    ::IFileOpenDialog *fileOpenDialog(NULL);

    // Create dialog
    HRESULT result = ::CoCreateInstance(::CLSID_FileOpenDialog, NULL,
                                        CLSCTX_ALL, ::IID_IFileOpenDialog,
                                        reinterpret_cast<void**>(&fileOpenDialog) );

    if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
    {
        fileOpenDialog = NULL;
        NFDi_SetError("Could not create dialog.");
        goto end;
    }

    // Build the filter list
    if ( !AddFiltersToDialog( fileOpenDialog, filterList ) )
    {
        goto end;
    }

    // Set the default path
    if ( !SetDefaultPath( fileOpenDialog, defaultPath ) )
    {
        goto end;
    }

    // Set a flag for multiple options
    DWORD dwFlags;
    result = fileOpenDialog->GetOptions(&dwFlags);
    if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
    {
        NFDi_SetError("Could not get options.");
        goto end;
    }
    result = fileOpenDialog->SetOptions(dwFlags | FOS_ALLOWMULTISELECT);
    if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
    {
        NFDi_SetError("Could not set options.");
        goto end;
    }

    // Show the dialog.
    result = fileOpenDialog->Show(NULL);
    if ( SUCCEEDED(result) )
    {
        IShellItemArray *shellItems;
        result = fileOpenDialog->GetResults( &shellItems );
        if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
        {
            NFDi_SetError("Could not get shell items.");
            goto end;
        }

        if ( AllocPathSet( shellItems, outPaths ) == NFD_ERROR )
        {
            shellItems->Release();
            goto end;
        }

        shellItems->Release();
        nfdResult = NFD_OKAY;
    }
    else if (result == HRESULT_FROM_WIN32(ERROR_CANCELLED) )
    {
        nfdResult = NFD_CANCEL;
    }
    else
    {
        NFDi_SetError("File dialog box show failed.");
        nfdResult = NFD_ERROR;
    }

end:
    if ( fileOpenDialog )
        fileOpenDialog->Release();

    if (SUCCEEDED(coResult))
        ::CoUninitialize();

    return nfdResult;
}

nfdresult_t NFD_SaveDialog( const nfdchar_t *filterList,
                            const nfdchar_t *defaultPath,
                            nfdchar_t **outPath,
                            void* owner )
{
    nfdresult_t nfdResult = NFD_ERROR;

    // Init COM library.
    HRESULT coResult = ::CoInitializeEx(NULL,
                                        ::COINIT_APARTMENTTHREADED |
                                        ::COINIT_DISABLE_OLE1DDE );
    if ( !SUCCEEDED(coResult))
    {
        NFDi_SetError("Could not initialize COM.");
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    ::IFileSaveDialog *fileSaveDialog(NULL);

    // Create dialog
    HRESULT result = ::CoCreateInstance(::CLSID_FileSaveDialog, NULL,
                                        CLSCTX_ALL, ::IID_IFileSaveDialog,
                                        reinterpret_cast<void**>(&fileSaveDialog) );

    if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
    {
        fileSaveDialog = NULL;
        NFDi_SetError("Could not create dialog.");
        goto end;
    }

    // Build the filter list
    if ( !AddFiltersToDialog( fileSaveDialog, filterList ) )
    {
        goto end;
    }

    // Set the default path
    if ( !SetDefaultPath( fileSaveDialog, defaultPath ) )
    {
        goto end;
    }

    // Show the dialog.
    result = fileSaveDialog->Show((HWND)owner);
    if ( SUCCEEDED(result) )
    {
        // Get the file name
        ::IShellItem *shellItem;
        result = fileSaveDialog->GetResult(&shellItem);
        if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
        {
            NFDi_SetError("Could not get shell item from dialog.");
            goto end;
        }
        wchar_t *filePath(NULL);
        result = shellItem->GetDisplayName(::SIGDN_FILESYSPATH, &filePath);
        if ( !SUCCEEDED(result) )
        {
            shellItem->Release();
            NFDi_SetError("Could not get file path for selected.");
            goto end;
        }

        CopyWCharToNFDChar( filePath, outPath );
        CoTaskMemFree(filePath);
        if ( !*outPath )
        {
            /* error is malloc-based, error message would be redundant */
            shellItem->Release();
            goto end;
        }

        nfdResult = NFD_OKAY;
        shellItem->Release();
    }
    else if (result == HRESULT_FROM_WIN32(ERROR_CANCELLED) )
    {
        nfdResult = NFD_CANCEL;
    }
    else
    {
        NFDi_SetError("File dialog box show failed.");
        nfdResult = NFD_ERROR;
    }

end:
    if ( fileSaveDialog )
        fileSaveDialog->Release();

    if (SUCCEEDED(coResult))
        ::CoUninitialize();

    return nfdResult;
}

class AutoCoInit
{
public:
    AutoCoInit()
    {
        mResult = ::CoInitializeEx(NULL,
            ::COINIT_APARTMENTTHREADED |
            ::COINIT_DISABLE_OLE1DDE);
    }

    ~AutoCoInit()
    {
        if (SUCCEEDED(mResult))
        {
            ::CoUninitialize();
        }
    }

    HRESULT Result() const { return mResult; }
private:
    HRESULT mResult;
};

// VS2010 hasn't got a copy of CComPtr - this was first added in the 2003 SDK, so we make our own small CComPtr instead
template<class T>
class ComPtr
{
public:
    ComPtr() : mPtr(NULL) { }
    ~ComPtr()
    {
        if (mPtr)
        {
            mPtr->Release();
        }
    }

    T* Ptr() const { return mPtr; }
    T** operator&() { return &mPtr; }
    T* operator->() const { return mPtr; }
private:
    // Don't allow copy or assignment
    ComPtr(const ComPtr&);
    ComPtr& operator = (const ComPtr&) const;
    T* mPtr;
};

nfdresult_t NFD_PickFolder(const nfdchar_t *defaultPath,
    nfdchar_t **outPath)
{
    // Init COM
    AutoCoInit autoCoInit;
    if (!SUCCEEDED(autoCoInit.Result()))
    {
        NFDi_SetError("CoInitializeEx failed.");
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    // Create the file dialog COM object
    ComPtr<IFileDialog> pFileDialog;
    if (!SUCCEEDED(CoCreateInstance(CLSID_FileOpenDialog,
                                    NULL,
                                    CLSCTX_ALL,
                                    IID_PPV_ARGS(&pFileDialog))))
    {
        NFDi_SetError("CoCreateInstance for CLSID_FileOpenDialog failed.");
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    // Set the default path
    if (SetDefaultPath(pFileDialog.Ptr(), defaultPath) != NFD_OKAY)
    {
        NFDi_SetError("SetDefaultPath failed.");
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    // Get the dialogs options
    DWORD dwOptions = 0;
    if (!SUCCEEDED(pFileDialog->GetOptions(&dwOptions)))
    {
        NFDi_SetError("GetOptions for IFileDialog failed.");
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    // Add in FOS_PICKFOLDERS which hides files and only allows selection of folders
    if (!SUCCEEDED(pFileDialog->SetOptions(dwOptions | FOS_PICKFOLDERS)))
    {
        NFDi_SetError("SetOptions for IFileDialog failed.");
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    // Show the dialog to the user
    const HRESULT result = pFileDialog->Show(NULL);
    if (result == HRESULT_FROM_WIN32(ERROR_CANCELLED))
    {
        return NFD_CANCEL;
    }
    else if (!SUCCEEDED(result))
    {
        NFDi_SetError("Show for IFileDialog failed.");
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    // Get the shell item result
    ComPtr<IShellItem> pShellItem;
    if (!SUCCEEDED(pFileDialog->GetResult(&pShellItem)))
    {
        NFDi_SetError("Could not get shell item from dialog.");
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    // Finally get the path
    wchar_t *path = NULL;
    if (!SUCCEEDED(pShellItem->GetDisplayName(SIGDN_DESKTOPABSOLUTEPARSING, &path)))
    {
        NFDi_SetError("GetDisplayName for IShellItem failed.");
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    // Convert string
    CopyWCharToNFDChar(path, outPath);
    CoTaskMemFree(path);
    if (!*outPath)
    {
        // error is malloc-based, error message would be redundant
        return NFD_ERROR;
    }

    return NFD_OKAY;
}

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Originally appeared in Hotel News Now in May, 2018
Guest complaints are inevitable. And while experts agree complaints don't turn into problems unless they aren't resolved, the path to recovery starts with management's ability to empower employees.
"Engagement hinges on first setting the expectation that every member of the team is capable and has the ability to serve our guests," said Chris Manley, COO for Stonebridge Companies. "Our duty is to instill a sense of ownership by the teams in their critical role in guest satisfaction."
That's why the company includes empowerment as one of the four pillars of its mission statement. Every team member is permitted to resolve guest complaints regardless of where the issue occurred during the stay, Manley said.
"This shows we appreciate all feedback and that each and every member of the team is adept at addressing (guest) concerns and resolving the problem in the moment," he said.
Teri Xavier, VP of people and culture at Kokua Hospitality, said giving employees the ability to remedy a complaint is critical to guest satisfaction.
"Most travelers today when they go to the front desk, they are probably expecting to have to tell their story more than once. That can be frustrating for a traveler," she said.
By allowing front-line employees to resolve guest complaints without calling in management, issues can be solved faster, she said. The quicker a guest is made happy, the better for the overall service recovery.
"It not only lends credibility to the position as a guest service agent; in the end, it alleviates some stress or concerns from the guest," Xavier said.
Garry Cox, Area GM of The Axiom Hotel, Napa Winery Inn, and Carmel Mission Inn, said there are two types of guests: walkers and talkers.
"The majority of people out there are walkers and don't want to make a big deal and complain. They are the most hurtful to business because they won't say anything to us, but they will tell their friends when they get home," he said.
The "talkers" might be unpleasant to deal with, but Cox said they are the most beneficial to business because they give hoteliers an opportunity to fix any issues. But, those talkers could become walkers if employees aren't allowed to handle their concerns, he said.
"They might complain to the desk clerk and if the clerk says, 'Let me go get my manager,' then they might say, 'Don't bother,'" Cox said.
Proper training is the first line of defense and the tool that can build employees' confidence—especially when every situation will differ, sources said.
First, Cox said it's important to drive home to employees the idea that guest complaints aren't personal, which can be difficult to remember when faced with an irate guest. Role-playing scenarios can help employees build confidence when they then face those real-life situations, he said.
"We teach them how to receive guest complaints, and we teach them how to listen," Cox said. "Listening can be hard to do when someone is telling you something negative; it's human nature to interrupt. Most times when guests are upset, if you just listen, they will talk themselves off a ledge."
Xavier agreed that listening is key to successfully handling a guest complaint. At Kokua, employees are trained to give guests time to talk uninterrupted until they feel the guest is ready to be asked questions or to clarify.
"The second part of that is that clarification. When a guest is complaining about something, you need to fully understand it," she said.
Beyond that, employees are trained to remain empathetic and apologize, she added. It might not be the employee's fault the internet doesn't work, but he or she is the one hearing the complaint—and that's all the guest cares about.
"And sometimes the answer is obvious as to how it can be corrected. If the internet was spotty, simply take the charge off the bill," she said.
Then, employees are trained to thank the guest for bringing the issue to their attention and let the guest know how they will follow up internally so that it doesn't happen again.
Going above and beyond—a little too much?
Training employees to handle complaints that are easily remedied is one thing. Empowering employees to handle the really tough situations is another challenge. And what should management do if employees go a little too above and beyond?
Manley said Stonebridge doesn't have standard operating procedures for service recovery because it must always be tailored to the guest and the situation. That means sometimes employees might offer high-value solutions to guest complaints.
"Strong leaders develop a culture of hospitality within our properties. They must instill the confidence in each team member's ability to solve complex problems in creative ways," he said. "We would never chastise anyone who goes above and beyond to do so, but thank them for exceeding our guest's expectations."
In the event that a situation could have been handled in another way, management would have a respectful conversation with the employee and discuss suggestions to resolve the same type of issue in the future.
Cox agreed that ongoing support is crucial to employee empowerment—and ultimately guest satisfaction.
"We empower all team members to do what they need to do. When an employee does something they felt was right, I never tell them it was the wrong thing to do. I wasn't there to deal with it, so I need to support them," he said.
For example, if an employee offers two complimentary nights as a remedy for a situation that perhaps called for a free breakfast, sources said management can't just take it back. Guests don't care about an operator's standard operating procedure for service recovery; they only care about the solution to their problem. If management doesn't honor the employee's solution, that guest will become an enemy.
"Even if they are a guest once a year, look at what you lost," Cox said. "You always have to make it right with the guest so that they feel valued."
On the other hand, Xavier said management can't take back employees' empowerment either. It's just as detrimental to break an employee's trust as it is to break a guest's trust.
"The employee was in the situation and did the best they could given the circumstances. Maybe they were on the late night or graveyard shift and no manager was around," she said. "Support the employee. Talk about what went right, what went wrong and how to help alleviate the situation the next time around."
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Mal Devisa returns with new album Shade and the little Creature
The follow-up to 2016's Kiid.
By David Renshaw
Mal Devisa has released new album Shade and the little Creature. The Northampton, Massachusetts-based artist's project was a surprise release on Friday and is the follow-up to her 2016 album Kiid. A one-off single, "Crowd Pleaser," came out in September last year.
There does not appear to be a label attached to the project, though Mal Devisa (real name Deja Carr) thanks "All the folks who work at Young Turks" on her Bandcamp page.
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In April last year Carr was hospitalized with an unknown condition and dropped out of a tour with Mitski. Her mother, Nikki, started a Go Fund Me page to raise money for her medical bills.
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Terry talks with Peter and Scott about success stories namely Lex from the Lex and Terry radio is having . They also discuss about vaccines, their side effects. Allergies and food intollerances. Peter stated that the Gocleanse system gives the body the ability to maximize your quality of life potential. Also addressed was HGH, food labeling and nutrition. Scott also talked about how much the coaches help with the process of the program.


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Vice President Biden Announces $2.3 Billion in Recovery Act Funds to Help Care for Children, Prevent Disease
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2009
Vice President Biden Announces $2.3 Billion in Recovery Act Funds to Help Care for Children, Prevent Disease Child Care and Vaccination Programs to Benefit from Recovery Act
Vice President Joe Biden announced today that the Obama Administration will make $2.3 billion available for crucial health and human services programs that help to provide care for children and prevent disease. States will receive $2 billion in Recovery Act funding to support child care for working families. The Administration also plans to make $300 million in vaccines and grants available to ensure more underserved Americans receive the vaccines they need.
The $2 billion in Recovery Act funds for the Child Care and Development Fund will allow states across the country to support child care services for more families whose children require care while they are working, seeking employment or receiving job training or education. The funds will be used by states to provide vouchers to families for child care or to provide access to care through contracts with child care centers or invest in quality improvements. Recovery Act dollars will support a wide range of child care providers, including child care centers and home-based programs.
"Parents are worried about finding a job or keeping the job they have and they shouldn't have to worry about affording quality child care," said Vice President Biden. "Safe, affordable, high-quality child care gives working parents the peace of mind they need to be stable, dependable employees."
In addition to funding for child care programs, an additional $300 million in Recovery Act funding and grants will help to ensure more underserved Americans receive the vaccines they need. The Vice President's announcement came as Americans mark National Public Health Week.
Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the majority of these new resources will be used to purchase vaccines, which will be distributed through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Section 317 immunization program to all 50 states, several large cities, and U.S. territories. Funding will also be used to support national public information campaigns regarding vaccines and support grants to states that demonstrate innovative new ways to ensure more Americans receive the vaccines they need.
"Vaccines help keep children healthy, prevent costly stays in hospitals, and fight diseases that can lead to serious illness or death" added Vice President Biden. "The Recovery Act will help to vaccinate more Americans, cut health care costs, improve public health, and save lives."
More information regarding the child care and vaccine programs is included below. To see a list of state by state funding for child care programs, visit http://transparency.cit.nih.gov/RecoveryGrants/grant.cfm?grant=childcare. To see a list of state by state funding for vaccine programs, visit http://transparency.cit.nih.gov/RecoveryGrants/grant.cfm?grant=vaccines.
Child Care and Development Fund
The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is the primary Federal program specifically devoted to child care services and quality. It enables low-income parents and parents receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to work or to participate in the educational or training programs they need in order to work. Funds may also be used to serve children in protective services. In addition, a portion of CCDF funds must be used to enhance child care quality and availability.
The $2 billion in Recovery Act funds for the Child Care and Development Fund will allow states across the country to support child care services for more families whose children require care while they are working, seeking employment or receiving job training or education. The funds will be used by states to provide vouchers to families for child care or to provide access to care through contracts with child care centers. Recovery Act dollars will support a wide range of child care providers, including child care centers and home-based programs.
A portion of the funds will be used to improve overall quality and enhance infant and toddler care. For example, states may train child care providers, assist providers in meeting health and safety requirements, hire specialists specifically trained to work with infant and toddler providers, provide grants to providers to achieve higher quality and invest in other initiatives.
The new funds supplement the existing $5 billion child care subsidy program, the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). The Recovery Act funds will be awarded on a formula basis to states, the District of Columbia, five territories and 260 tribal grantees representing approximately 500 Indian tribes.
For more information on the Child Care and Development Fund, visit http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb/ccdf/factsheet.htm
Immunization Grant Program
The Section 317 program provides funding for immunization operations and infrastructure necessary to implement a comprehensive immunization program at the federal, state, and local levels.
Of the $300 million in Recovery Act funds allocated to the Section 317 program, $250 million will help existing Section 317 grantees acquire and make recommended vaccines available by using $200 million of these funds for CDC-purchased vaccines that will be made available to states and territories. The remaining $50 million will be used to provide program operation grants and scientific and technical support to states and territories to deliver the vaccines and strengthen vaccination programs. Vaccines and Recovery Act resources will also be made available to the urban Section 317 programs in Chicago, Houston, New York City, Philadelphia and San Antonio.
An additional approximately $18 million in grants will be used to provide support to Section 317 grantees that demonstrate innovative approaches to increase the number of Americans who receive the childhood vaccine series, zoster vaccine, and influenza vaccine, and for improving reimbursement practices. A portion of vaccine purchase may be used to support innovative initiatives for expanding access to vaccines in schools and communities. Applications to apply for these grants will be made available on grants.gov.
Nearly $32 million in Recovery Act funds will be used to increase information, communication and education and strengthen the evidence base for immunization. This will include activities to increase national public awareness and knowledge about the benefits and risks of vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases. Funds will also help provide tools and education for health care providers and to monitor and assess the impact and safety of licensed vaccines routinely recommended for use in the United States to ensure that national vaccine policy is appropriate and effective.
For more information on Section 317 as well as information on vaccine-preventable diseases, go to http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/


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Thieves World: Turning Points
Lynn Abbey
Synopsis of Thieves World: Turning Points
New Stories by Raymond E. Feist, Dennis L. McKiernan, and others
Empires rise and fall, but Sanctuary lives on!
Sanctuary, a lawless city governed by evil forces, powerful magic, and political intrigue.
The Age of the Rankin reign of Kadakithis, the occupation of the Beysib, and indeed the erstwhile Renaissance are all in the past. It is years later and the legendary figures of Jubal, Tempus, Shadowspawn, and the Stormchildren are now just memories, myth, and rumor.
But the city and its people live on. A new pantheon of personalities have moved in and are making their mark on this dark and dangerous city.
Meet these denizens of the city where just surviving is a full-time occupation.
Meet Halott the Necromancer, Latilla--daughter of the legendary artist Lalo the Limmer, Dysan the short and scrappy thief, Jake the rat, and a host of others.
Return to Sanctuary and let the games begin!
Reviews of Thieves World: Turning Points
Lynn Abbey has done a good deed in salvaging the inspired setting of Thieves' World and renovating it for a new generation. -- Mark Wilson, scifi.com
Some of my favorites include "Home is Where the Hate Is," by Mickey Zucker Reichert, pitting the orphaned Dysan against the followers of Sabellia. -- Kelly Rae Cooper, Romantic Times Book Club
Readers who are already familiar with the Thieves' World Series will welcome this return to Sanctuary with a mixture of nostalgia for characters who are no longer appeared, and anticipation for the complex mixture of characters and styles which brought Sanctuary to life in the 80s. -- Steven H Silver, SF Site
This work will surely introduce this wild realm to a host of newcomers and please existing fans with this entertaining swords and sorcery extravaganza. -- Harriet Klausner, The Best Reviews


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To celebrating the publication of The Seagull the new book in the DI Vera Stanhope series by Ann Cleeves we are offering four people the opportunity to win a copy of the book, one year RHS membership plus a bundle of DI Vera Stanhope books.
The Seagull is Ann Cleeves' searing eighth novel in the bestselling Vera Stanhope series, about corruption deep in the heart of a community, and about fragile, and fracturing, family relationships.
A visit to her local prison brings DI Vera Stanhope face to face with an old enemy: former detective superintendent, and now inmate, John Brace. Brace was convicted of corruption and involvement in the death of a gamekeeper – and Vera played a part in his downfall.
Brace promises Vera information about the disappearance of Robbie Marshall, a notorious wheeler-dealer, if she will look out for his daughter and grandchildren. He tells her that Marshall is dead, his body buried close to St Mary's Island in Whitley Bay. However, when a search team investigates, officers find not one skeleton, but two.
This cold case takes Vera back in time, and very close to home, as Brace and Marshall, along with a mysterious stranger known only as 'the Prof', were close friends of Hector, her father. Together, they were 'the Gang of Four', and Hector had been one of the last people to see Marshall alive. Vera must confront her prejudices and unwanted memories to dig out the truth, as the past begins to collide dangerously with the present . . .
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An archeologist alleges a national treasure was stolen from Belize 88 years ago and the "likeness" exhibited in the 2008 Steven Spielberg film.
To quote one of Indiana Jones' most famous exclamations, "It belongs in a museum!"
On Wednesday, one of the most entertaining lawsuits of the year was filed in Illinois federal court. It comes from Dr. Jaime Awe, director of the Institute of Archeology of Belize. This real-life Indiana Jones is suing on behalf of the nation of Belize over the Crystal Skull artifact, popularized in the 2008 Steven Spielberg film Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Awe is demanding the return of the Crystal Skull from a treasure-hunting family that allegedly stole it 88 years ago from Belize. And if that's not enough, the lawsuit targets Lucasfilm, its new owner the Walt Disney Co. and Crystal Skull distributor Paramount Pictures for allegedly using a replica "likeness" of the Crystal Skull. Among the damages claimed are the "illegal profits" of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The movie grossed about $786 million worldwide.
According to the lawsuit, the Crystal Skull is attributed to Mayan culture and is a hardstone carving from clear or milky quartz that resembles a human skull. It's believed to have magical or otherwise supernatural powers, and there are four known valuable Crystal Skulls in the world. Three are on public display at the British Museum in London, the Musee du quai Branly in Paris and the Smithsonian in Washington.
Awe, whose profile is listed here, says that a proclaimed adventurer named F.A. Mitchell-Hedges traveled to Belize in the early 1920s. His adopted daughter Anna Mitchell-Hedges is alleged to have discovered a Crystal Skull under a collapsed altar while exploring temple ruins in the Central American country. She reportedly disclosed this in a documentary that aired on Sci Fi Channel (now Syfy) in 2008. The skull is described as 5 inches high, 7 inches long and 5 inches wide. It was taken to the U.S in 1930, then traveled with the father to England and remained there until his death in 1959, after which it was kept by the daughter and later the daughter's husband in Indiana. The family is said to have made money exhibiting it.
The 2008 film is noted as utilizing a replica that "clearly resembles" the Mitchell-Hedges Skull and specifically references it. On the other hand, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull says the artifact was found in Peru and was of unspecified Native American heritage.
"Lucasfilm never sought, nor was given permission to utilize the Mitchell-Hedges Skull or its likeness in the Film," says the complaint. "To date, Belize has not participated in any of the profits derived from the sale of the Film or the rights thereto."
The plaintiff is suing the Mitchell-Hedges family for removing the Crystal Skull from the country and never returning it. In movies, an adventuresome archeologist might steal it back. In real life, they go to court.
Just as provocatively, though arguably a tad late, is the claim that the exhibition of the skull in the Spielberg film is unlawful.
The lawsuit filed by attorney Adam Tracy attempts to make this claim by saying that Belize has a "right, title and interest in and to the Mitchell-Hedges Skull and its likeness" and that the film companies have participated in a civil conspiracy and tortiously interfered with its prospective economic advantage.
Paramount declined comment. The full complaint is below.


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You may be one of those professionals who had the foresight to purchase long-term disability insurance early in your career, and you may be familiar with the names of the companies that promised they would stand behind you during the worst of times. You bought into their pitch, and recognized that if you ever lost your ability to work, good disability coverage is critically important. You were lead to believe that you could maintain your lifestyle and protect your family from financial ruin by these insurance companies.
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It is vital to remember that your insurance company is not really looking out for you even when you present a valid disability claim. Many insurance companies act in bad faith, doing all they can to increase their profitability by dragging their feet, by delaying the payment of benefits and denying legitimate claims, all for the singular purpose of trying to come up with a reason to limit the benefits they pay. For that reason, it is important to have a knowledgeable advocate on your side, fighting for your interests, from the moment you realize you might have a disability claim.
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EXPANSIONPALOOZA 2016
Big 12 Expansion: Why NOT South Florida
The Bulls may want the Big 12, but why should the Big 12 listen?
By JT VanGilder@jtarkman May 16, 2016, 3:00pm CDT
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The best player to come out of USF was recruited and played solely for Jim Leavitt...
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Earlier today, we spoke with Collin Sherwin of The Daily Stampede to find out just what South Florida fans think they have to offer. And now, JT's going to argue against it, because we're contrary like that.
Take yourself back seven years ago. It's early January 2010 and your team has just finished off a decent-enough 8-5 season after defeating a Jerry Kill-led Northern Illinois squad in the International Bowl. Then something bizarre happens. The only head football coach your school has ever known, the one who built your program and took it as high as #2 in the rankings while beating top teams in your conference and region, has just been fired after allegations of striking a player during halftime of a game during the current season and then telling other coaches and players to change their stories. Right or wrong, you are now on to the next era. An era that saw the downfall of your program, a fall from a BCS conference, and being exiled to the dreaded confines of the "Group of 5" that keep your ceiling low. There is a light on the horizon, but can you reach it?
Football drives the ship in conference realignment, that is without question. So why should that ship pull itself into Tampa Bay? Well, as far as the Big 12 Conference is concerned it shouldn't, and there are plenty of reasons why.
Let's get the most obvious out of the way first. Tampa Bay is a LONG way from even its closest ally (nearly 1,000 miles to Morgantown, WV) in the hunt for the Big 12. Geography plays a big factor, even in the modern Internet age. That's still a LOT of travel for games, just ask West Virginia. So why would the Big 12 push its already too-far boundaries for a school that has never even won 10 football games in a season? At least West Virginia brought decades of football success and history.
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So you think having a school in Florida would help football recruiting? Well, it seems like the Big 12 already does well enough in Florida to support the conference's main base of talent-rich Texas. A Big 12 school in Florida would actually further dilute the pool there, especially for the second-tier schools, making it harder to pull that second-level talent out because those kids missed by the SEC and Florida State would no longer need to head to the Heartland to play in a major conference.
Okay, so football is the main driver here, but what about the other sports? Women's basketball at USF is only slightly better than men's, the women consistently a WNIT team in the last decade with an occasional NCAA bid. Historically, the best team sport may be baseball, and even for a team located near the spring home of the New York Yankees, the Bulls have not been a consistent winner since long-time coach Eddie Cardieri resigned from the program in 2006.
So what about this school founded in 1956 (33 years after current Big 12-baby Texas Tech) and housing nearly 50,000 undergraduates makes it a viable expansion partner for the Big 12? Sure, it's got sun, and it would allow for in-roads into the Florida TV market (but are we even sure that's still going to be a "thing" in a few years?), and it would give KU someone in-conference they might have a slim chance to beat in football for a couple years. But nothing athletically about the University of South Florida screams "Big Time" or even "Big 12" in the way TCU or West Virginia did back in 2012. Sure, South Florida is doing some really good things academically, and has AAU aspirations, but we're talking about the Big 12 here not the B1G, and academics has never been a big part of the membership considerations.
So, sorry to our friends down in Tampa, but: Hard. Pass.


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Design Director Matt Legrand designed the product, the app, and the website, so my primary goal in bringing Gocap.me to life was ensuring that everything he designed came out pixel-perfect.
TEDxBeaconStreet relaunches their talks portfolio on a fresh new WordPress platform that allows staff to showcase their full library of inspiring videos.
IdentityForce needed an installation with enough flexibility that the marketing team could deploy hundreds of pages in a wide variety of layouts with little technical expertise. To this end, I created a dozen layout modules, so that the team could build pages to suit their content marketing with simple drag and drop functionality.
Pure Storage's new WordPress theme gives site editors fine-tuned control over product marketing efforts.
Now cross-product blog owners on Join.me can work with the same account across multiple products, all within the same easy-to-use platform.
I helped LogMeIn bring all its product blogs under a single WordPress Multisite platform, making life easier for their content editors.
Design Director Matt LeGrand of Common Sensing approached me to redesign his startup's one-pager in anticipation of the launch of his new insulin-tracking device, the GoCap.
I built a highly flexible, extremely lightweight WordPress theme that used zero non-vector graphics in its presentation layer.
Nicole Martinez and I worked with technology think-tank SyncThink to design their web presence for the unveiling of their concussion-detecting hardware.


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Colombian army opens fire on civilians
by Tom Heyden May 10, 2011
At least three adults and one child were injured when Colombia's armed forces opened fire upon a group of civilians in the southern department of Caqueta.
Armed forces admitted to the apparent accident in San Vicente del Caguan, stating that at around 7PM Monday evening ground combat troops of the 134th battalion began firing upon a vehicle carrying eight civilians.
Six of the civilians were from the same family, including two minors.
The army statement claims that the armed assault on the car was "apparently due to an unavoidable error," taking place while the soldiers were searching for guerrillas belonging to the Teofilo Forero column of the FARC.
The remaining passengers were treated for minor injuries but have already been released.
The more seriously injured, including a toddler who was shot in the buttocks and hips, were taken to the nearest army medical clinic before arriving at a hospital in the town of Florencia shortly after 11PM.
A press statement was quickly released by the army, offering apologies to the families for the "error," and lamenting the actions that took place, newspaper El Espectador reported Tuesday morning.
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aaron's graduation party at paul and alona's house in east greenwich, ri.


Swindon Town came from behind to win 2-1 against Notts County at Meadow Lane.
In a similar story to Tuesday night's trip to MK Dons, the Magpies were comfortably leading 1-0 at half-time thanks to a good finish from Kane Hemmings.
But they failed to turn their dominance into more goals and, after Steven Alzate had scored an unlikely equaliser, a Jamie Turley own goal gave the visitors a win no-one could have foreseen half an hour earlier.
Harry Kewell made one change to the side that travelled to Milton Keynes on Tuesday night.
Rob Milsom went straight back into the starting 11 following a lengthy suspension, replacing the bench-bound David Vaughan.
There was plenty for visiting goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux to do in the opening exchanges as the keeper had to push a Hemmings effort away from his top corner before welcoming a low Lewis Alessandra effort into his clutches.
Enzio Boldewijn then saw a shot deflect narrowly wide shorlty before Hemmings was denied a clear shot at goal by a last-ditch challenge in the area.
Jak McCourt mustered the visitors' first shot on 13 minutes, sending the ball over, before the Swindon man found himself in the book after fouling the lively Boldewijn.
Alessandra, once again occupying a central midfield role, fired over on the half-volley, Vigouroux pushed a low Jon Stead curler behind and Matt Tootle hit an effort over following an excellent team move as Notts continued their assault on the Swindon defence.
But Swindon could have taken an unlikely lead on 38 minutes when Martin Smith headed over from a corner.
That opportunity came shortly after both Elliott Ward and Milsom had made excellent blocks to deny the visitors.
But their hopes of turning the game in their favour were dashed with half-time approaching, Hemmings getting across his man at the near post to turn home Cedric Evina's excellent cross form the left.
Frustration told for Swindon's Sid Nelson, who wrote his name into the referee's notebook for shoving Elliott Hewitt off the ball after the midfielder had playfully kept hold of it after a foul had been given. The Welshman had his own name taken for his input.
And that was the final action of a largely dominant first-half display from the Magpies, who unsurprisingly returned to the field unchanged.
James Dunne led the Robins' charge for an equaliser, landing a curling effort atop Ross Fitzsimons' net, before Notts regained control of the match.
Hemmings was denied a second by an excellent defensive block after latching on to Turley's fantastic pass.
It was bodies on the line stuff for Swindon, who had Nelson to thank for crucially intercepting a Boldewijn cross minutes before Olly Lancashire threw himself in front of Stead's effort.
Tootle was next to give the Town defence a headache, forcing a good save from Vigouroux with a long range effort shortly before Milsom saw yellow for a foul on halfway.
Tootle then crossed for Hemmings, who put a first-time effort wide, before the right-back's afternoon was curtailed by a knock. Vaughan replaced him and Hewitt moved to full-back.
Swindon needed to change the game's flow and boss Phil Brown turned to Alzate for inspiration, sending him on in place of McCourt.
And the Brighton loanee did exactly what his manager wanted as, within three minutes of entering the fray, he weaved his way to the edge of the area before finding the bottom corner with a low effort.
Hemmings had a golden opportunity to restore Notts' lead shortly afterwards, receiving the ball in an excellent area thanks to terrific wingplay by Boldewijn but seeing his effort blocked. The ball looped back to the forward but he could only nod it harmlessly over the bar.
The game was anyone's as time ticked on, Stead sending a speculative half-volley off-target as the skipper tried to fire his side back in front.
But the next goal went the way of the visitors in fortuitous fashion with 80 minutes on the clock, Matty Taylor's fierce cross from the left forcing Turley into an attempted clearance. Unfortunately, the pace on the ball meant the defender could do nothing but turn it beyond Fitzsimons for an own goal.
Nathan Thomas replaced Evina with the brief of sparking a Magpies recovery and the Teessider won a free-kick in a dangerous position with six minutes left. He took responsibility for the set piece but could only find the wall.
Four minutes were added on at the end of the match, during which substitute Keshi Anderson skipped away from Thomas down the left before fluffing his lines when attempting to cross from the near post.
Boldewijn then saw an effort blocked inside the area before Kristian Dennis replaced Milsom in Kewell's last throw of the dice.
But there was to be no recovery from a shellshocked Notts as the Robins claimed a smash-and-grab victory.


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6 TV shows that will fill that War and Peace shaped hole in your life
And ensure you never want to leave the sofa
By Hannah Dunn
If you spent last month completely addicted to the saga that was War and Peace and don't know what to do with your evenings now that it's drawn to an end, don't fear because there's a whole host of brilliant new TV shows about to begin.
From Lena Dunham's penultimate series of Girls, to the long overdue return of The X-Files, not to mention a second helping of James Norton in Happy Valley, your excuses to stay in just got even better.
BBC1, Sunday, 9pm
Our Sunday nights will finally have meaning again, as Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie and Olivia Coleman all star in John le Carré's thriller. It's Laurie's first TV role in 13 years and boy has it been worth the wait, as he provides us with the best baddie we've seen in a long time. The story? A night manager of a hotel in Europe is recruited by intelligence agents to go undercover in an international arms dealer's network. We cannot wait.
Channel 5, Monday, 9pm
Finally, the wait is over, Mulder and Scully are back on our screens. Things have moved on from the good old days. The X-Files have been closed, Mulder is in hiding and Scully is just as skeptical as ever.
BBC One, Tuesday, 9pm
Ah the one we've been waiting for. A second outing in Calder Valley in West Yorkshire sees Sarah Lancashire return as Sergeant Catherine Cawood, while James Norton's Tommy Lee Royce is locked up behind bars. But will he stay there?
Sky Atlantic, Monday, 9pm
The highly anticipated Martin Scorsese/Mick Jagger collaboration finally hits Sky Atlantic this month as we see the sex, drugs and rock and roll lifestyles of the 1970s brought to life once again. Look out for Olivia Wilde, Juno Temple and Ray Romano who all take on lead roles.
American Crime Story: The People Vs. OJ Simpson
BBC Two, Monday, 9pm
Carrying on our fascinating with real-life crime, the story of OJ Simpson's famous court case is brought to life with an all-star cast, including Selma Blair as Kris Jenner, David Schwimmer as Robert Kardashian and Cuba Gooding Jr as OJ himself.
Sky Atlantic, TBC
The second-to-last series of Lena Dunham's Girls shows the foursome six months on from the end of series four. Shosh is living in Japan, Hannah has started a relationship with Elijah, and Marnie is getting married. Yikes.
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Fees and costs for civil proceedings
Procedural steps within a common law or commercial case require parties to pay fees to the court. Parties that are legally represented will also have to pay costs and charges for professional services.
Forms and fees:
How are fees paid?
Payment methods for court fees vary depending on the type of document or application being submitted. Generally, payment can be made:
electronically when eFiling a document or paying a hearing fee
by credit card (an authorisation form can be completed and emailed along with the relevant application)
in cash
by bank cheque
by money order
by solicitor's cheque.
Solicitors can make payments when filing civil documents using Civil eFiling.
Types of fees
A corporate fee payer is a corporation with a turnover of $200,000 or more in the previous financial year. This also includes public sector applicants.
A standard fee payer is:
a natural person not acting in the capacity of a statutory office holder
an entity with a turnover of less than $200,000 in the financial year before the financial year in which a fee needs to be paid
an executor or administrator of a deceased estate
a not-for-profit organisation that operates solely for charitable, civil or other social purposes and does not share funds or profits with owners, shareholders or executives of the organisation.
If you are not representing yourself and wish to apply for a standard rate, the Statement of standard/concession fee payer must be provided to Registry along with your document or application.
For documents and applications submitted via CITEC eFiling, the system will prompt you to provide appropriate information. This must be done each time you wish to pay the standard rate.
Statement of standard/concession fee payer and credit card authorisation form (docx, 108.54 KB)
A concession fee payer is a person who holds a current health care card within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991 of the Commonwealth at the time a fee is payable.
To apply for a concession rate, the Statement of standard/concession fee payer and a valid health care card must be provided along with your document or application.
For documents and applications submitted via CITEC eFiling, the system will prompt you to provide appropriate information. This must be done each time you wish to pay the concession rate.
A fee may be automatically waived if, at the time the fee is payable, the person or other entity is:
granted legal aid under a legal aid scheme
legally represented in a proceeding under specified pro bono schemes
serving a sentence of imprisonment
facing financial hardship, pursuant to section 79A(6) of the County Court Act 1958.
To apply for a fee waiver, the Application for fee waiver and statutory declaration form must be completed and filed with Registry along with the application or document you are submitting.
Application for fee waiver and statutory declaration (doc, 409.6 KB)
The following tables show all fees applicable for civil proceedings. A list of these processes and fees can be found in the County Court (Fees) Regulations 2018.
The fee amounts are effective from 1 July 2020.
Commencement fees
1 Writ, Originating motion, Counterclaim, Defence and counterclaim, Notice to a third/fourth party $1,451.40 $725.70 $256.20
2 Adoption and substitute parentage order application N/A $493.20 $256.20
3 Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 application N/A $555.40 $256.20
4 Writ or Originating motion in the Commercial Division Expedited List $2,902.80 $1,451.40 $256.20
5 Transfer into the Commercial Division Expedited List $1,451.40 $725.70 $256.20
6 Transfer of a matter from the Magistrates' Court of Victoria (the fee is reduced by the amount of the filing fee paid to the Magistrates' Court) $1,451.40 $725.70 $256.20
Case management fees
Item numbers marked with * include a first hearing day
7* Summons and interlocutory applications $1,110.80 $555.40 $256.20
8 Ex parte applications $250.30 $124.40 $62.20
9 Mediation – JRC/JMC/JSC $555.40 $277.00 $137.70
Other application fees
10* Appeal from, or review of, a judicial registrar's decision $1,110.80 $555.40 $256.20
11* Summons for attachment of debt (garnishee) (order 71) $1,110.80 $555.40 $256.20
12* Summons for oral examination (rule 61.04) $1,110.80 $555.40 $256.20
13 Order for oral examination (rule 67.02) $111.10 $56.30 $28.10
14 Warrant of seizure and sale $111.10 $56.30 $28.10
15 Warrant of possession of land $111.10 $56.30 $28.10
16* Filing for an attachment of earnings (order 72) $1,110.80 $555.40 $256.20
17 Creditor and debtor applications under the Judgment Debt Recovery Act 1984 (order 61) $72.60 $35.50 $17.80
18* and 19* For each sitting of a judicial officer or court official: taking of accounts/assessment of damages $1,110.80 $555.40 $256.20
Hearing fees
20 Setting down for trial $1,335.90 $668.00 $256.20
21 First trial day $1,036.70 $518.40 $256.20
22 Trial days 2, 3 and 4 (per day) $1,481.00 $740.50 $256.20
23 Trial days 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 (per day) $2,369.60 $1,184.80 $256.20
24 Trial day 10 and subsequent days (per day) $3,258.20 $1,629.10 $256.20
25 Other hearing fee $1,036.70 $518.40 $256.20
26 Search for paper files $72.60 $35.50 $17.80
27 Search for electronic files with copy $14.80 $14.80 $14.80
28 Certificate of registrar $14.80 $14.80 $14.80
29 To register an interstate judgment $45.90 $23.70 $14.80
30 Issue of subpoena $88.90 $44.40 $22.20
31 Photocopy or printing (per page) 60 cents 60 cents 60 cents
Jury trial hearing fees
The following table provides a list of the hearing fees specific to jury trials. The provisions for jury trial hearing fees are located in the Juries (Fees) Regulations 2012 SR 106/2012.
First day jury fee before due date $804.20
Jury fee – second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth (per day) $577.60
Jury fee – seventh day and subsequent days (per day) $1146.30
The Court's costs scale is 80% of the Supreme Court of Victoria's costs scale
The definition of the Court's costs scale is defined under rule 1.13 'Definitions' of the County Court Civil Procedure Rules 2018 S.R. No. 148/2008.
The County Court of Victoria's costs scale means a fee, charge or amount that is 80 per cent of the applicable rate set out in 'Appendix A' to 'Chapter I' of the Rules of the Supreme Court; or in the case of a circuit fee, the amount set out in 'Schedule 1' of the County Court Civil Procedure Rules 2018.
Costs on judgment in default of appearance or defence
To determine costs for a default judgment application, the amount that can be claimed is 80 per cent of the applicable default judgment costs set out by the Supreme Court.
The following table sets out the current cost amounts that can be claimed for a default judgment in the County Court.
The costs are effective as of 14 December 2018.
Matters commenced in the Commercial Division on or after 1 July 2019 $3,771.40 $3,045.70 $2,576.20
Matters commenced in the Commercial Division between 14 December 2018–30 June 2019 $3,736.10 $3,028.10 $2,570.00
Matters commenced in the Commercial Division prior to 14 December 2018 $3,185.60 $3,185.60 $3,185.60
Commercial Division Expedited List
Matters commenced in the Commercial Division Expedited List on or after 1 July 2019 $5,222.80 $3,771.40 $2,832.40
Matters commenced in the Commercial Division Expedited List between 14 December 2018–30 June 2019 $3,561.50 $2,940.75 $2,570.00
Matters commenced in the Commercial Division Expedited List prior to 14 December 2018 $3,185.60 $3,185.60 $3,185.60
Matters commenced in the Common Law Division on or after 1 July 2019 $3,771.40 $3,045.70 $2,576.45
Matters commenced in the Common Law Division between 14 December 2018–30 June 2019 $3,736.10 $3,028.10 $2,570.00
Matters commenced in the Common Law Division prior to 14 December 2018 $3,185.60 $3,185.60 $3,185.60
Additional costs allowed to the above costs
For each additional defendant $608.00 $608.00 $608.00
Matters including an application for substituted service in the Commercial Division, Commercial Division Expedited List or Common Law Division and the fee was paid on or after 1 July 2019 $1,164.80 $1,164.80 $1,164.80
Matters including an application for substituted service in the Commercial Division, Commercial Division Expedited List or Common Law Division and the fee was paid between 14 December 2018–30 June 2019 $1,260.60 $1,137.40 $1,076.70
Matters including an application for substituted service in the Commercial Division, Commercial Division Expedited List or Common Law Division and the fee was paid prior to 14 December 2018 $1,266.30 $1,140.40 $1,078.20
Penalty interest rates
The Penalty Interest Rates Act 1983 makes provision for rates of interest payable on unpaid monies arising from a judgment or order. The following attachment provides the current penalty interest rates with reference to previous rates and their commencement dates.
Penalty interest rates (docx, 57.25 KB)
10% 1 February 2017
Previous rates
9.5% 1 June 2015
10.5% 11 August 2014
11.5% 3 February 2014
10% 7 October 2013
Warrants of enforcement
The total amount of costs that can be claimed on a warrant of execution is 80 per cent of the applicable costs of each claimable item found within the Supreme Court (Chapter I Appendices A and B Amendment) Rules 2017. The following table provides the current total cost amount that can be claimed for a warrant of execution in the County Court of Victoria.
County Court costs for a warrant of seizure and sale or a warrant of possession $1,426.10 $1,371.30 $1,343.10
Sheriff's charges for enforcement of an order
Section 11 of the Sheriff Regulations 2009 provides for fees to execute or attempt to execute warrants.
All fees in the following schedule are payable by cheque to the Sheriff's Office and are effective from 1 July 2018.
Warrant of execution $198.10
Warrant for possession $207.40
Combined warrant $253.30
Jurisdictional limits
Magistrates' Court of Victoria $100,000 (for matters issued from 1 January 2005)
County Court of Victoria Unlimited (for matters issued from 1 January 2007)
Supreme Court of Victoria Unlimited
Changes to civil fee regulations – frequently asked questions (docx, 894.94 KB)
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Cerebrospinal fluid in critical illness.
PMID: 16597284 Owner: NLM Status: PubMed-not-MEDLINE
OBJECTIVE: To detail the physiology, pathophysiology and recent advances in diagnostic analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in critical illness, and briefly review the pharmacokinetics and pharmaco-dynamics of drugs in the CSF when administered by the intravenous and intrathecal route. DATA SOURCES: A review of articles published in peer reviewed journals from 1966 to 1999 and identified through a MEDLINE search on the cerebrospinal fluid. SUMMARY OF REVIEW: The examination of the CSF has become an integral part of the assessment of the critically ill neurological or neurosurgical patient. Its greatest value lies in the evaluation of meningitis. Recent publications describe the availability of new laboratory tests on the CSF in addition to the conventional cell count, protein sugar and microbiology studies. Whilst these additional tests have improved our understanding of the pathophysiology of the critically ill neurological/neurosurgical patient, they have a limited role in providing diagnostic or prognostic information. The literature pertaining to the use of these tests is reviewed together with a description of the alterations in CSF in critical illness. The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs in the CSF, when administered by the intravenous and the intrathecal route, are also reviewed. CONCLUSIONS: The diagnostic utility of CSF investigation in critical illness is currently limited to the diagnosis of an infectious process. Studies that have demonstrated some usefulness of CSF analysis in predicting outcome in critical illness have not been able to show their superiority to conventional clinical examination. With further advances in our understanding of neurological function and refinement in biochemical analysis there remains the possibility of useful cerebrospinal fluid diagnostic and prognostic markers in the future.
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Interview: Shavo Odadjian for Yerevan Magazine
Shavo recently made interview was Yerevan magazine, He said that this interview would be very special because of his current state of mind: deeply in love.
He also said that there are several emotional or spiritual statues of mind and body that we absolutely need to discuss over the course of our interview, because if one wants to understand him as a person, that is the direction to take . That reminded us of Nine stories of J.D. Salinger, in which each story represents an emotional state with its own Zen symbols.
Here's bits from the interview:
-You're an artist. Is love important for you?
I am engaged, she is a smart, genius writer. I asked her to marry me on 08.08.08 when we were overseas. It was love at first sight, and it had never happened before in my life. We were drawn to each other. I have never done that- I lived hard. Recently, for the first time in 2 years, she let me read her stuff. When I read it…I cried, I swear to god. I want to write music for her. We have set up the wedding date- May 22.
-Do you believe in change?
I have learned things in my life. I believe in paradigm shifts; when something changes in 4 or 5 years within our souls and bodies. If you don't take care of your physical well being, your soul will go with it. so i gave a lot of thought an took off where I started. I multiplied it, and now I am the happier person.
I had a lot of pain in me for three years, i was putting myself down. I wrote all these songs while working with system of a Down:
«Sugar», «Toxicity», «The Devil», «Jet Pilot», «You Think», «Dreaming» and many others. At times I worked for 12 hours a day, but didn't always take credit for my work. For me, the system was always about us, not me. The people targeted me , because I «shined», and I wasn't aware of that 'shine' at the time. Now I understand that it was simple jealousy that made then act that way. I felt hurt and depressed, but soon I started working again and signed up with Funk Master George Clinton for the album, George Clinton and his Gangsters of love. I wrote many songs right here in this room. my friend RZA helped me and played a major role of these changes to take place.
-Your latest album with RZA, leader of the Wu-Tang Clan, is called Achozen, Can you expand on its name?
We're sparks, and we travel in time and space.
These sparks have important role- they possess experience, but they are not physical coz they don't have consciousness or heart.
Some people carry these sparks, other are empty.
Then there are 15% of people who carry the light of knowledge, but some of them are using it to acquire power, manipulate other for evil purpose. And then, there is the 5%, who are called Achozen. Jesus Christ was Achozen. It would not be blasphemy if I say that he was a special person. I think they crucified him to show everybody else to shut their mouths, not to talk. Why do you think they did that presentation — it was really a presentation, a parade — the crucifixion, and the whole ascent to Golgotha?
It was a parade, and they scared everyone, particularly people who 'shine'. He was Achosen and he used his light to help people in need not because he was naive. Sadly, kind people are a minority. Why is it not cool for everybody to help other and show the best human qualities? Yet OI believe in being positive now, in spite of seeing so much negativism around. So Achozen stands for the future, and my reference to Achozen in this album was more about the society that we live in, not to religion.
-You took a step ahead of the game with urSESSION.com. How did the internet change the music industry and how did you come up with the idea?
The Internet changed everything, its officially done. I had a best friend from the first grade. You know friendship at that time — we are best friend, we are not talking to each other, then we are best friends again, then we don't talk again. Then we met again as adults and came up with the idea of the urSESSION. The first year he was in charge, now I am in charge. UrSESSION is an on-line musicians' networking destination. The site is the first ever to allow for video networked auditioning, The members vote for their favorite casts and this create a fan-drive, open market for independent artists and musicians of all genres worldwide.
— What did you learn from this experience of being a member of one of the best rock groups in the world?
I learned first and foremost about myself. I am still a kid inside, I love when people smile, and I want to make them smile, because that change everything, it gives people energy, and I am ready to give that energy to everyone, but now to my future family and kids. that is the most important thi.ng for me.
Interview by Lianna Zakharian for Yerevan magazine, Winter 2010
07.01.2010 Рубрики: Interviews

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