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In this richly detailed novel based on the life of Syms Covington, Charles Darwin's hard-working shipboard assistant and later his house-servant, Roger McDonald investigates and illuminates a man forgotten by history, capturing the breathtaking excitement of the historic voyage of the Beagle and exploring the scientific, religious, and social controversies that exploded around Darwin's watershed theories.
As "Darwin's shooter," Covington had a rare insight into Darwin's life work and twenty years later, Covington awaits his copy of The Origin of Species with mixed emotions. Embittered by Darwin's failure to acknowledge him, he is profoundly troubled by his own role in the discoveries that subverted sacred doctrines and shook the Victorian worldview to its very foundation.
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This last must surely be the most obviously Darwin-inspired of all the chosen novels. McDonald takes the reader on Darwin's vogage through the servant's eyes and Darwin seems a less than ideal master, showing no appreciationn for Covington's devoted efforts. The details of life on board and the methods of procuring and preserving the bird specimens is fascinating. However, there is also a very strong religious dilemna being addressed. Covington arrives with strongly held Christian beliefs and we share the doubts and worries that Darwin's theories awake in him. I particularly liked when he reported: 'Darwin said it wasn't his doing, if it was shown the Bible wasn't true. … Darwin wasn't in the business of proving atheism, he said, or anything else for that matter that would undermine Creation, but was only setting his mind to the material'. In other words he was just the scientist!
I have just finished this novel and feel that I might go back and read it again to make sure of picking up all the undercurrents which I might have missed. The portrait of the provincial world "Before Darwin" as it were with Covington and other lads very much inspired by revelation and their Evangelical religious beliefs, was so different to anything else I have encountered. John Phipps who "recruits" Covington and a a group of other youngsters seemed at first a bit suspicious but by the end of the novel it is clear that he is sincere and just a religiously driven man. The description of life in the Navy under rigid Capt. Fitzroy is horribly harsh and certainly provides a clear indication of why Covington is desperate to get into service with Darwin instead! The class system too and the way in which he nwas passed over for promotion again and again was very realistic. At the end of the book when as a middle-aged man he says to Mcracken " Do you like me?" I finally felt I understood this enigmatic man when he showed that actually – he was not a committed Darwinian. All this work for the great naturalist and all his experiences had still left him with belief in the higher spirit of man and in God and he comes across as a bigger character than Darwin! . I'd be really interested to hear what other readers thought…
October 1st, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Looking at the work of Darwin from the perspective of his shooter made the book very interesting. I think it would make a good film as there is adventure, discovery, violence, sex: all the things that film makers like. It is a fascinating multi-layered novel.
I may have missed it, of course, but could not find any mention of Covington in the Exhibition that I visited today. It is sad indeed that his work had been erased from history.
McDonald has created a skilful account of Covington's life and brought it into the light.
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With Sin City 2 in some kind of delayed limbo — some people speculate that the film is stuck in the same place that Captain Jack found himself at the beginning of Pirates 3. So I'm not exactly sure how credible this is, but Frank Miller has told MTV that he is also planning to film Sin City 3.
Miller has already interviewed actors for his big screen adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit. One of the actors is a "notable Sin City star." Any guesses on which star this could be? Filming will start this year.
Miller had a meeting with Superman director Richard Donner. I wonder if this was just a meet and greet or a meeting over a possible future Miller adaptation? Or may-be even a new project based on an original Miller screenplay?
And we finally get confirmation that there are two sequels to Sin City in the pipeline. No word on if they will be shot back-to-back.
You can read the whole article at LATimes.com.


The Sunset Tour is an opportunity to visit the temple on the rock with breathtaking views of the sunset as a backdrop. The tour will explore the famous tourist destinations of Tanah Lot Temple. The tour also visits other places of interest in Tabanan regency: Taman Ayun Temple and Alas Kedaton (monkey forest).
Alas Kedaton is a small forest with the width about 6-7ha located in the middle of the rice field. The monkeys in Alas Kedaton are very tame and gallivanting around the temple yard, so that the calm atmosphere is sometimes dsiturbed by the noise of the monkey, which are playing around and scrambling of food.Tanah Lot is a rock formation off the Indonesian of Bali It is home of a pilgrimage temple, the Pura Tanah Lot (literally "Tanah Lot temple"), and a popular tourist and cultural icon for photography and general exoticism. It is located on the coast of West Bali, at the village of in the Tabanan Regency. It is also called Tanah Let which means ancient land and also Tanah Lod, which means the land to the south.
Though Tanah is simple in its construction, it is dramatic in its ocean-front location and is one of the main temples in the worship of Balinese gods. Tanah Lot has a long history in the world of tourism. The temple itself is built on a small promontory which is only accessible at low tide. During high water the rock takes on the appearance of a large boat at sea, such is its shape. Poisonous snakes live in the nearby caves to 'guard' the temple and contribute to the temple's dangerous reputation. Sunset is the best time to visit Tanah lot, when the golden red skies frame the temple and waves crash into the rocks.
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Jeb Bush Says He'll Be a 'Stalwart' Supporter of Families, Categorically Opposes Same-Sex Marriage
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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has made it clear on Saturday that he categorically opposes same-sex marriage and will continue his support for traditional families. He made the comments in comments related to Christian businesses and same-sex weddings.
In an exclusive interview conducted by David Brody of CBN News, the potential presidential candidate stated that traditional marriage was a "sacrament" that must be defended. He argued that there was no constitutional right to same-sex marriage.
"We need to be stalwart supports of traditional marriage," Bush said.
Brody noted that Bush's Catholic faith played a role in his opposition to same-sex marriage.
"I think traditional marriage is a sacrament," Bush said. "It's talking about being formed by one's faith, it's at the core of the Catholic faith and to imagine how we are going to succeed in our country unless we have committed family life, committed child-centered family system is hard to imagine."
Bush added that Christians have to be "stalwart supporters of traditional marriage" regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the legality of same-sex marriages.
"We have to restore committed, loving family life with a mom and dad loving their children with their heart and soul," Bush said.
Bush thought that the arguments in favor of same-sex marriage have been "accelerated at a warp pace."
"What's interesting is four years ago Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton had the same view that I just expressed to you," Bush said to Brody. "It's thousands of years of culture and history is just being changed at warp speed. It's hard to fathom why it is this way."
Brody then analyzed Bush's statements on same-sex marriage and the Supreme Court. He thought the former Florida governor was "a thinker/public policy wonk."
"From my interactions and conversations with him, I see him as a dedicated Catholic who believes (correctly) that his faith requires compassion for all people," Brody wrote. "His challenge will be to convince socially conservative GOP Primary voters that his compassion doesn't necessarily translate into capitulation, weakness, and a label as the 'squishy moderate.'"
Brody noted that Bush's record as Florida governor "reads like a social conservative's dream scorecard."
"He championed pro-life causes like a late-term abortion ban, parental notification laws, and fought against those who wanted to pull the plug on brain-damaged heroine Terri Schiavo," Brody wrote of Bush. "He also championed school choice and tried to protect prayers at public school events. It's that Jeb Bush that social conservative voters want to see emerge in 2016."
Within the same interview, Brody asked Bush on what he thought of the issue about whether or not Christian businesses should provide services to same-sex weddings. Bush indicated that such business should be given the option not to provide such services "if it's based on a religious belief."
"A big country, a tolerant country ought to be able to figure out the difference between discriminating someone because of their sexual orientation and not forcing someone to participate in a wedding that they find goes against their moral beliefs," Bush said. "We should be able to figure this out. This should not be that complicated gosh it is right now."
According to Brody, Bush made a distinction "between a Christian business owner being forced to provide a service rather than just selling a gay customer a product." However, he thought Bush could run into trouble with social conservatives if he was not careful.
"What they don't want is another politician (Bush or anyone) who is more consultant-driven than principle-driven," Brody wrote.
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Please join us in the Davis Library Research Hub event space on October 24 for a presentation from WiderNet, highlighting the ongoing work to build its eGranary Project.
Cliff Missen, director of WiderNet@UNC will discuss the eGranary Project, which builds portable, inexpensive and self-contained information resources, custom-made to serve areas with underdeveloped internet or other information infrastructures. The eGranary is an offline server carrying a massive amount of information, provided through Open Access channels and by acquiring permissions of content rightsholders. The information, culled from websites and other outlets, is delivered to computers through a platform that functions much like the Web.
Missen is a clinical associate professor in the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and director of the WiderNet@UNC Research Lab and the non-profit WiderNet Project. Missen oversees WiderNet's efforts to improve digital communication in developing countries through hands-on training and research into low-cost applications of information technology. He was a TED Fellow in 2007 and a Senior Fulbright Scholar in Nigeria in 1999.
Laura Ashcraft is a digital librarian at WiderNet. She received her BA in religious studies from California State University-Long Beach, and an MSIS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015. Ashcraft will discuss WiderNet's web-based harvesting of educational and information resources, gathering content and obtaining permissions for use in the eGranary project.
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2024 BMW M8: The Latest BMW M8 Fast Sports Car Review
By BMW SUV ModelsPosted on October 15, 2022
2024 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe is an upcoming car in the United States. The BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe is equipped with an 8-chamber M TwinPower Turbo petrol engine that produces 390 kW (530 hp).
The Adaptive M suspension makes it possible to change the damper attributes to suit what's going on, extending the elements of ride and comfort. In addition to the standard COMFORT setting for greater ride comfort, the SPORT program offers a firmer damper setting, and with SPORT+, the vehicle can be used in the field.
The dynamic plan of the new BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe is an affirmation of fearless activity. It flaunts a revived front sash, with a bright kidney grille and LED headlights that greet you with pure richness.
The high level on the outside spells out another plan language for a four-door luxury sports vehicle and is a statement of dynamic execution and striking presence. In the lodge, the M's striking highlights and luxurious sophistication make the atmosphere lively and selective.
The all-new BMW Live Cockpit Professional flaunts driver-driven controls that propel every driver toward the meeting, alongside a liberal 10.25″ touchscreen display and a sophisticated 12.3″ instrument group.
The different features incorporate Bluetooth networking, DAB radio, cell phone similarity, remote charging, and amplifier frame and that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Explicit Heads-up* M display with configurable items centered around data important for energetic driving, for example, transformation counter with advance notification range and shift light, and item pointer.
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The astonishing acceleration provided by the BMW M8 617-hp twin-turbo V-8 is powerful enough to make the car reach 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds.
At 10.7 seconds the M8 hits 129 mph as it covers a quarter mile of road. That's faster than a 710-hp Ferrari 488 Pista from something with a rear seat that weighs over two tons. Chalk to all-wheel drive traction and a superb engine.
The M8 is blazingly fast, but its smooth delivery of crime speed and its sprinting stability into the road makes fast driving feel almost responsible. Available as a coupe and convertible (the four-door M8 Gran Coupe reviewed separately), the M8's cockpit is well laid out and uses a large infotainment screen to handle navigation or audio selection.
However, the back seat is not a practical space. As one of the most affordable cars that will take you to 10-second quarter miles every time you try, the M8 is a big coupe with even bigger performance figures.
Only a few changes have been made to the BMW M8 for 2023. The kidney grille has been redesigned a bit and is now illuminated, and each M8 receives a new 12.3-inch infotainment screen.
As far as we know Acceleration is like the Starship Enterprise jumping to warp speed. In our M8 Competition coupe testing, we recorded 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds and the quarter mile in 11.2 seconds at 125 mph.
There is so much power. The brakes felt just as strong and stopped our car within 106 feet of 60 mph. They are also easy and smooth around the city. It's a bigger and heavier car than most cars in its class, but you wouldn't tell from these numbers.
The M8 provides extremely agile handling, tracking through curves with great grip and confidence. The steering doesn't have quite the engagement of other sports cars of this ilk, but the M8 is responsive and up to your point.
When you're not trying to glide into orbit, the M8's effortless power and smooth gearshift transmission feel downright luxurious.
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Positioned as BMW's flagship, the M8 takes everything that makes a regular 8 Series great and elevates it to a new level of performance. It comes exclusively with a 617-horsepower turbocharged 4.4-liter V8.
It is also equipped with adaptive suspension and a sport-tuned all-wheel-drive system. You can even opt for rear-wheel drive mode if you like sideways as much as you like forward.
The rich interior of the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé exudes tailored luxury and fun liveliness. It accompanies a multifunctional seat for the driver and front traveler that offers the prospect of a complete makeover and excellent seating comfort and safety.
Along these lines, the seat can be ideally adjusted to individual needs with changes in electric backrest width, variable lumbar assist, and manual seat depth changes. 'CraftedClarity' glass applications involve handcrafted glass components that enhance the interior. Likewise, the subtlety of the item selector switch, BMW Controller, and Start/Stop button are made of fine gems.
Remotely interface your phone to your BMW, thanks to Apple CarPlay Setup. Appreciate consistent access to your substance through the Central Information Display, instrument group, and free front and center consoles.
The BMW M8 Gran Coup 2024 comes with adjustable ambient lighting, a 12.1-inch digital gauge cluster, heated and ventilated front seats, a Nappa leather-covered dashboard, a power-adjustable steering wheel, and wireless charging. The cabin provides plenty of room for front-seat passengers but makes those in the small back seats feel like second-class citizens.
Those who want an M8 and need to regularly drop off more than two people will want to consider the much more roomy four-door M8 Gran Coupe. We managed to fit five carry-on luggage in the trunk of a regular 8-series coupe, so we expect the M8 to provide the same amount of storage.
Located in the center of the dashboard on each M8 is a 12.3-inch touchscreen that serves as the centerpiece of the BMW infotainment system. The main display is equipped with a rotary controller and physical buttons on the center console.
The interface features crisp graphics and fast response, but some menus are very congested and require drivers to take their eyes off the road.
However, the system's voice commands work well, and can even be selected with gesture controls. Desirable standard features include Apple CarPlay (but not Android Auto), a subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
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The standard M Sport exhaust produces an impressive rumbling sound and is perfect for high-performance or track driving. The tone changes dynamically as the driver adjusts between Efficient, Sport, and Sport+ driving modes.
When you need something smoother – like driving on a quiet suburban road – just switch to Silent Mode. 6-piston fixed front calipers, single-piston floating rear caliper configuration complete with enhanced cooling capability and lightweight construction.
Optional Carbon Ceramic Brakes are also available, providing increased fade resistance, durability, and greater weight savings.
The M8 is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 that produces 617 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. The mighty manufacturer is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a rear all-wheel drive system that can release power to the front axle.
We've spent some time behind the wheel of the M8 coupe and convertible competition where we admire their smooth behavior and the responsiveness of the current powertrain.
When we plugged our test kit into the 4251-pound M8 Comp coupe, we were blown away by its blazing-fast acceleration, hitting 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds.
While there's an exhaust note that isn't quite as exciting as rivals from Mercedes-AMG, the BMW is very fast, and the automatic is very responsive. While the all-wheel-drive system is meant to provide a rear-drive sensation, we found that provoking power slides should be left for the safety of an empty parking lot or race track.
The M8 didn't penalize us on regular roads, thanks to a submissive ride that belies its track-focused capabilities.
However, don't mistake his pleasure for weakness. The M8's chassis has excellent grip levels and sends some feedback to the thick-framed steering wheel. The M8's combination of speed and agility makes it an attractive partner whenever the road opens or turns.
Unfortunately, more than half of the coupe's 4251-pound weight is above the front axle, which could contribute to its reluctance to spin more freely.
The M8 coupe and convertible are expected to be equally fuel efficient in the city and on the road. Meaning they are all expected to get 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway.
While we haven't tested any M8s on our 75 mph highway fuel-efficient route, we will evaluate real-world mpg once we have the chance to do so. For more information on the M8's fuel economy, visit the EPA website.
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Peter Potamus is a cartoon made by Hanna-Barbera. It was first shown on television on September 16, 1964. The main characters are a friendly purple hippopotamus called Peter Potamus and his friend So-So the monkey. Together they explore the world in a time-traveling hot-air balloon. Peter has a special "Hippo Hurricane Holler" that helps him blow away his enemies.
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The Xena Hardshell is un-insulated to provide the most versatility to the layering system. The Akita Insulator (sold separately) can be added to the layering system when additional warmth is required. As very few brands take this approach, to find the most similar product comparisons we will be combining the Xena Hardshell and Akita Insulator for the comparison chart below.
The Xena Hardshell is un-insulated and acts as a weatherproof shell to the layers underneath. Any combination of layers can be worn underneath the hardshell depending on the conditions. In cold conditions, the Akita Insulator can be layered for additional warmth. In warmer spring skiing conditions the Xena Hardshell can simply be worn over a light baselayer to prevent kids from overheating.


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It was so hot on that day fam.
This view gives me the uwu feeling lel.
I have given enough of my attention to the people that do not deserve me.
Once in a lifetime will never be enough.
Back to the time when i was in Bangkok.
Be happy for a new day.
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I have a few Hackster.io projects that I want to improve by combining the projects.
Combining what I have learned on these projects greatly improves the mobility scooter project. The voice recognition capabilities from the Google AIY project opens up many possibilities for improving mobility scooters. Likewise the Walabot sensor is an improvement over the Infineon radar sensor used in the original mobility scooter project. These same technologies, voice recognition and radar sensors also apply to various types of fork lift trucks and other industrial equipment , but my initial focus will be for mobility scooters.
The robot assistant will use a WiFi hotspot attached to an LTE cellular network and use one RPi for the Google Assistant and another RPi to run Android Things. The combination of these two systems will provide very good platform to test robotic applications , eventually using vision processing to help direct an arm with a gripper to do useful tasks.
Why two computers in this project?
The Google Assistant portion of the project has such an important role that we never want the robot to be at a loss for words, or too busy with a mobility task to listen to the user of the robot assistant. So it seems best to separate the Google Assistant from the motion control portion of the project. The fully developed robot assistant will include a camera to guide a manipulator arm. This is a fairly compute intensive process making the dual computer design choice very much needed and not optional. The Walabot radar sensor API runs well on the Raspian operating system. The project deadline did not permit the consideration of porting the Walabot API to Android Things.
My cell phone will be setup to create a WiFi hot spot for running Google Assistant and providing connections to the Cloud for all the creative robot behaviors I intend to add with the help of Android Things.
There is quite a bit of building to do, but thankfully there are some very good instructions that have been written at these two links.
I suppose I could use the WiFi network supplied through the cell phone WiFI hot spot to carry the data in between the two computers, but two reasons suggest not to do that in the short term.
I don't have much experience writing that type of code and the project deadline is rapidly approaching. Using the WiFi network is definitely worth exploring in the long term, since both computers will be working with the Cloud.
A UART based interface between the systems keeps the data delivery very immediate and a bit more secure from the rest of the world. It is good to have a backup communications interface in this multi computer project.
To come up the curve quickly on Android Things I have looked over many sample projects on GitHub. Some of the projects worked better than the others. This is not the fault of the writer of the example code since Android Things and TensorFlow and similar systems have been evolving rapidly. The following projects have been sources of inspiration for this project.
There is a sample project link page for a wide range of topics to help a person get started with Android Things.
I am so good at grabbing example code and messing with it that I tend to be bad at the finer points of setting up Android projects and using Android Studio the way it really should be used, I recommend a starter guide for people like me who need at times extremely basic information on Android Things.
Time did not permit adding Walabot functions to the robot. From prior experience on my other Walabot project adding Walabot functions is not very difficult.
In following RPi for a little while I have learned not to expect RPi to control many servos without using an additional servo controller board. So I am including a servo controller board to my project.
I have included a GitHub project showing how to initialize and use the PWM controller board.
This will allow me to control the speed, steering, camera azimuth and camera elevation. That still allows me to control 12 more functions, like PWM controlled headlights , brake lights and turn signals.
TensorFlow for image processing, and future servo control work.
I have assembled a powerful combination of hardware and software systems. My only regret is not having more time to create a large amount of code to demonstrate the possibilities of the system. Work is ahead for this project as more software is developed to add cool robotic behaviors.


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Leicester City transfer news
Fresh transfer claims made about Leicester City striker's next move
The 32-year-old has scored nine goals and provided seven assists in 19 appearances this season
Chris WatsonDigital football writer
Speculation surrounding Leicester City striker Islam Slimani's next move is already gathering pace.
The 32-year-old has just finished a loan spell with Monaco, where he scored nine goals and provided seven assists in 19 appearances.
Despite his impressive form, Monaco have not taken up an option to sign the Algeria international on a permanent basis.
Slimani looks unlikely to force his way into Brendan Rodgers' plans at Leicester and with a year left to run on his contract at the King Power Stadium, City could look to sell him this summer.
According to La Gazette du Fennec, a return to former club Sporting Lisbon in Portugal is one possibility, with French club Marseille also said to be monitoring the player's situation closely.
The Algerian media outlet speculates that Marseille think Slimani could link up well with Dario Benedetto, having formed a good partnership with Wissam Ben Yedder at Monaco.
The report goes on to say that Slimani believes he is still capable of playing at the highest level in Europe.
In January, he was linked with Premier League trio Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa but ended up staying at Monaco.


The Cuphead provides you with three different difficulty levels. There is a simple mode which can be compared to a tutorial. Bosses have less phases there, it is easier to avoid attacks, they have less HP and they cannot attack you randomly. Regular mode is as the name suggest normal difficulty. You have to defeat each boss in this mode in order to unlock expert mode. Here is the moment when... When you complete the game the Expert difficulty setting will become unlocked. Unlock Black and White Filter and Vintage Mode: If you talk to the turtle that is sitting on the dock in Inkwell Isle 3 you will get a hint about seeing the game in gray.
Cuphead is a challenging game, but there are also quite a few secrets hidden within the newly released title. Some Cuphead secrets include a black and white filter mode, and even a 2-strip color filter mode. Of course there's also the ability to unlock expert mode to get expert versions of every wwe 2k17 career mode how to get out of nxt 7/10/2017 · Interesting, when I finished the game for the first time and started to play some bosses on Expert mode, I remember that when I started a New Game, the difficulty of the first boss was selected to Expert and the selection was there on a invisible Expert button, because there is no expert mode when you start a new game.
How in the hell are you suppose to beat this guy? he is the last boss on expert I need to kill to get the achievement but he is by far the hardest fight it seems..
In Cuphead's main hub area, players will notice a turtle that happens to be sitting by the docks, and once fans speak to him, the little green reptile will share some words about pacifism.


C&K and distributor Rutronik are expanding their franchise agreement. In addition to the European market, Rutronik has now also been entrusted with the sales of C&K's range of products in Asia.
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH has been a distribution partner for C&K throughout Europe since 2002. Because the cooperation of many years has demonstrated outstanding value, the two companies have decided to now expand their partnership to the Asian market. In doing so, they strive to achieve greater growth and an increase in new projects and design-in work. "Thanks to the globally consistent nature of Rutronik's operations, with standardized tools and processes, we – just like our customers – have both a central point of contact for our worldwide business and also complete transparency. We are now also in a position to follow customers' design-in work all the way to Asia," explained Serge Veld, Sales Director at C&K. "Our colleagues provide local assistance for the design-in activities of the customers in Asia from our branch offices there," added Martin Unsöld, Senior Marketing Manager at Rutronik. "If the customer transfers their production to Asia, they also receive their tailored prices there." Deliveries for European customers continue to be handled by Rutronik's logistics center in Eisingen, while Asian customers benefit from short delivery times thanks to shipping via the logistics hub in Hong Kong.


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Larry holds a Master's Degree. He is a graduate of Mount Royal College, Calgary (Business Admin Cert, 1975); Aldersgate College (Bth, 1983); Alliance University and Seminary, (MA, 1995); University of Manitoba (Applied Counselling; Addictions Specialization, 2005); Advanced Coaching (Denver; San Antonio, 2006); He is a member of PACCP.


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The apartments have been finished to a similarly high specification, with balconies provided that also have sea views. There is a feature penthouse apartment that has an inset balcony instead of an external balcony and is cladded in a special Rockpanel Chameleon cladding that changes colour as you see it from different angles.


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Knowing we're at a turning point in food, politically, environmentally, and culturally, this project started by looking for solutions. What can we do now to shape our future? We then decided to take action, drawing together the most passionate farmers, chefs, and volunteers we could to literally bring people to the table to have a real conversation about where their food came from and what's happening in the world of it.
More than a cookbook, this is a manual for an abundant and thriving ecological food future. Community Table: Recipes for an Ecological Food Future reflects The Ecology Center's commitment to building a culinary community that engages consumers, farmers, chefs, and purveyors equally, and celebrates the beauty of connecting around the table. Community Table celebrates the farmers and chefs who model how to prepare and enjoy delicious food while also respecting our shared ecosystem.
Throughout 2016, The Ecology Center invited Community Table Accord chefs and farmers to develop a series of curated dining experiences. Centered around the organization's 10 Principles of a Regenerative Food System, these committed chefs and farmers shared the story of food from farm to plate. Each dinner provided a space for community education as well as inspired dialogue around the challenges and solutions inherent in our food system.
This extraordinary series was documented to create a one-of-a-kind cookbook. This book celebrates a year's worth of incredible dinners through a deep exploration of our food landscape. Chefs, farmers, and purveyors share their role in the food system to build awareness and demonstrate opportunities for all to make a change. This is The Ecology Center's first of what they hope will be many manuals to be written, so that together we can continue to improve our food system and celebrate those who lead the way.
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Q: How to bind paramenters to SQL IN() clause dynamically? searchValue comes from ajax search bar.
Example value: Chickens are fat
//Turns search value into array and counts elements. Or words in the string
$explode = explode(' ', $searchValue); //value = Array (chickens, are, fat)
$tags_cnt = count($explode); //value = 3

$cnt_q = NULL;
$s_cnt = NULL;
for ($i=0; $i<$tags_cnt; $i++) {

    //$cnt_q finds number of '?' needed for SQL
    $cnt_q = $cnt_q. '?';
    if ($i<$tags_cnt - 1) $cnt_q = $cnt_q.','; //value = ?,?,?

    //$s_cnt finds Number of 'S' for paramater binding
    $s_cnt = $s_cnt. 's'; //value = sss
}

//Turns the Array into comma separated string for Bindparam.
$tags=NULL;
    foreach ($explode as $tag) {
    $tags = $tags."'".$tag."',";
}
$tags = trim($tags, ",");// value = 'Chickens', 'are', 'fat'

//The IN clause = IN(?,?,?)
IN (".$cnt_q.")

//prepared binding statments = $stmt->bind_param('sss','chickens','are','fat');
$stmt = $conn->prepare($query);
$stmt->bind_param($s_cnt, $tags);

I can't see why this is not working.
I have the correct amount of '?' needed for the SQL query.
I have the correct amount of 's' needed for the bind_param function.
I have the correct format of the search value: 'chickens', 'are', 'fat' for the bind_param function.
My error message:
Warning: mysqli_stmt::bind_param(): Number of elements in type definition string doesn't match number of bind variables in ... line number
Below is full code:
//retrive search value from ajax
$searchValue=$_GET["searchValue"];

//connect
$conn = new mysqli($host, $user, $password, $database);
if ($conn->connect_errno) {
    echo "Our apologies, having technical difficulties";
}

//assign tags, turn searchValue into a array by each word
$explode = explode(' ', $searchValue);
$tags_cnt = count($explode);

$cnt_q = NULL;
$s_cnt = NULL;
for ($i=0; $i<$tags_cnt; $i++) {

    $cnt_q = $cnt_q. '?';
    if ($i<$tags_cnt - 1) $cnt_q = $cnt_q.',';

    $s_cnt = $s_cnt. 's';
}

$tags=NULL;
foreach ($explode as $tag) {
    $tags = $tags."'".$tag."',";
}
$tags = trim($tags, ",");

//search by Tags
$query = "  SELECT results.Title, results.tags
        FROM results
        INNER JOIN tags
        ON results.ID = tags.book_id
        WHERE tags.tag
        IN (".$cnt_q.")
        GROUP BY results.ID";

$stmt = $conn->prepare($query);
$stmt->bind_param($s_cnt, $tags);
$stmt->execute();
$results = $stmt->get_result();
    while($row = $results->fetch_array(MYSQLI_ASSOC)) {
        echo "Title: ";
        echo $row["Title"];
        echo "
";
        echo "Tags: ";
        echo $row["tags"];
        echo "

 ";
    }

$stmt->close();

$conn->close();

A: Try this one, it should work just fine:
$searchValue=$_GET["searchValue"];
//connect
$conn = new mysqli($host, $user, $password, $database);
if ($conn->connect_errno) {
    echo "Our apologies, having technical difficulties"; }
//assign tags, turn searchValue into a array by each word
$explode = explode(' ', $searchValue);
$tags_cnt = count($explode);
$cnt_q = NULL;
$s_cnt = NULL;
for ($i=0; $i<$tags_cnt; $i++) {
$cnt_q = $cnt_q. '?';
    if ($i<$tags_cnt - 1) $cnt_q = $cnt_q.',';
$s_cnt = $s_cnt. 's';
}
$tags[] = & $s_cnt;
for ($a=0; $a<$tags_cnt; $a++) {
     $tags[] = &$explode[$a];
    }
//search by Tags
$query = "  SELECT results.Title, results.tags
        FROM results
        INNER JOIN tags
        ON results.ID = tags.book_id
        WHERE tags.tag
        IN (".$cnt_q.")
        GROUP BY results.ID";
$stmt = $conn->prepare($query);
call_user_func_array(array($stmt, 'bind_param'), $tags);
$stmt->execute();
$results = $stmt->get_result();
     while($row = $results->fetch_array(MYSQLI_ASSOC)) {
        echo "Title: ";
        echo $row["Title"];
        echo "
";
        echo "Tags: ";
        echo $row["tags"];
        echo "

 ";
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();

A: try this code without unnecessary loops
$seachValue = isset($_GET['searchValue']) ? $_GET['searchValue'] : '';
if (!$seachValue) {
    exit('Empty search value');//Your error text
}

$values = explode(' ', $seachValues);
$size = count($values);

$markers = $params = array();
$markers = array_pad($markers, $size, '?');
$params = array_pad($params, $size, 's');

$mysqli = new mysqli($host, $user, $password, $database);
if ($mysqli->connect_errno) {
    exit('Our apologies, having technical difficulties');
}

$query = 'SELECT results.Title, results.tags
    FROM results
    INNER JOIN tags
    ON results.ID = tags.book_id
    WHERE tags.tag
    IN (' . implode(',', $markers) . ')
    GROUP BY results.ID';
$stmt = $mysqli->prepare($query);
if (!$smtp) {
    exit('Our apologies, having technical difficulties');//Your error text
}

$tags = array(implode($params));
for ($i = 0; $i < $size; ++$i) {
     $tags[] = &$values[$i];
}

call_user_func_array(array($stmt, 'bind_param'), $tags);
$stmt->execute();

$results = $stmt->get_result();
if ($results->num_rows > 0) {
    foreach ($row = $results->fetch_assoc()) {
        echo sprintf('Title: %s
Tags: %s

', $row["Title"], $row["tags"]);
    }
}
else {
    echo 'Nothing found';
}

$stmt->close();
$mysqli->close();

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Q: Full Screen Custom Video Player but when I expand for full screen, controls don't appear I have Created a custom video player. When mouse Cursor move to the player then the video controls panel are visible like see the snapshot.

but when I clicked on to expand button for full screen then hole video controls will disappear.

I want to add the video controls when it's full screen. Can anyone help me to fix up this issue?
Please see the Google Drive link there I have uploaded the main file. I would be grateful if anyone can solve this!
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Running windows 7 on an HP pavilion dv7. I can't get Win Defender or windows firewall to run. Currently running Microsoft security essentials. I had some problems in the past but now seem to have that under control but I now can't get windows defender or windows firewall running again. Not sure if whatever had attacked my laptop was able to shut those down and alter the program files so that I couldn't run them again. Not sure I trust the Microsoft security essentials as my only form of protection.
Windows defender and Microsoft Security Essentials will not run at the same time. Microsoft Security Essentials essentially is Windows Defender with extras added in.
The firewall is something different. Do you have, or have you had in the past another firewall installed?
Windows defender and Microsoft Security Essentials will not run at the same time.
Right! The "old" Windows Defender is just an anti-spyware scanner. MSE is an anti-malware program - that is, it scans for viruses, worms, Trojans, and other malware, AS WELL AS spyware. So when you install MSE, it will automatically disable WD.
In W8, all is different (but the same). For W8, Microsoft decided in their traditional silly way to rename name MSE to Windows Defender. So the "new" Windows Defender that comes with W8.x, is really MSE - tweaked to support W8's added features.
So that explains why you cannot get WD in W7 to work, but not why Windows Firewall will not run.
In addition Hoov's questions, I might suggest you scan with a supplemental scanner, such as Malwarebytes's Anti-Malware (MBAM) to ensure you are not currently infected.
Okay, these are the steps I have just taken. In this exact order.
1. System restore back as far as I could go.
2. Ran Norton removal tool.
4. Ran McAfee removal tool.
9. Quarantined everything it found. Not sure if that was the best action as I am not sure what every item was, but I figured to error on the side to quarantine too much than not enough.
Windows firewall seems to be operating now, however I just can't get it back into my icons notification area so that I can keep an eye on it. It used to be there before all this.
I did a programs/file search and I still got a reply for Norton, McAfee and AVG so not sure why the removal tools didn't wipe it clean but I guess as long as they remain dormant I can live with it.
Will the free version of malwarebytes be enough or do I need to go with the premium for a home use only laptop.
Thanks for the help with getting firewall back. Computer seems faster as well.
Windows firewall seems to be operating now, however I just can't get it back into my icons notification area so that I can keep an eye on it.
That's normal - now. In previous versions, you could put WF in your notification area, but no longer. You can, however, create a shortcut on your desktop, taskbar, of if using Quicklaunch, there too.
Did you have Norton, McAfee, and AVG installed and running at the same time? Not needed, or a good idea. Having one in real-time and a second for supplemental is fine. But when you have two or more real-time scanners, conflicts can occur. I liken it to two dogs guarding the same bone, each wondering what the other is up too.
If nothing else, it is wasting resources.
MBAM Pro/Premium is really the only scanner that I know of that consistently plays well with other real time scanners. The free version of MBAM is good enough, but I would not discourage you from buying MBAM Premium to be extra certain all is safe.
Computer seems faster as well.
If you had all those resource hogging scanners running, no surprise the computer runs better now.
In all honesty, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is one of the few pieces of software I recommend people buy. 2 reasons, first it helps ensure that the company stays profitable and keeps developing Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and it does not get sold to some other company that will gut it. Second is that the paid for version runs in the background like an antivirus and protects you that way. I would much rather stop malware of all strips from being installed, that have to dig it out with a spoon.
All of the AV scanners that get installed ALWAYS leave something behind, even after their removal tools. The difference is after the removal tool, the rest can be just deleted thru windows. Before the removal tool, if you delete the files and folders you may still cause something to break.
The AVG removal tool is available from this page. Make sure to get the version for your computer and version of AVG you had installed.
About the system tray, is the system tray missing? Or is it just the Icons? Or just the firewall Icon (doesn't exist anymore)? If the Icons are gone, are all your programs still running?
And this is what happens when two people are typing the response at the same time.
At least we are not contradicting each other!
Thanks again. It's all good. A lot easier to figure out when those that are trying to help are suggesting the same thing.
the task bar (on the far bottom right, next to the time and date) that showed its' status along with MSE, battery, volume and so on. I just can't get WF icon back on the task bar to keep track of its' status. Everything else is still there. Right now I will just continue to check WF status through its' control panel until I can get that status icon back in the task bar.
I think I might have an idea. Should WF show as a program. What I mean is when I press the start icon (bottom left) and scroll over "all programs" so that all the programs show in a list. If so, it is missing. I right clicked on at least 50% of the programs in that list and there was an option to pin each program to the task bar.
If I can get it back in the programs then I will be able to pin it to the task bar. Back to tinkering.
Before I had these problems WF had an icon in the task bar (on the far bottom right, next to the time and date) that showed its' status along with MSE, battery, volume and so on. I just can't get WF icon back on the task bar to keep track of its' status.
You were correct before when you said, "Notification Area".
In a default setup, the whole strip at the bottom of the screen is the "taskbar". The taskbar includes the Start Orb on the left, the date and time on the right, and next to the date and time is the "Notification Area". It used to be called, and is still often referred to as, the "System Tray". In between the Notification Area and Start Orb is your main Toolbar, and may include the Address Bar, and Quicklaunch, if you added them.
You can customize the Notification Area to have individual icons appear all the time, none of the time, or only when there are notifications for that application. HOWEVER, a program will only have a Notification Area icon IF the program includes an associated Notification Area "applet". Programs don't have to.
As I noted before, Windows Firewall used to have a Notification Area/System Tray applet but no longer. Why? Who knows? It could be part of Microsoft's initiative to have a clean and tidy desktop. Or it could be because too many folks were tweaking Windows Firewall to the point it was causing problems - when for the vast majority of users, leaving it alone is the best option.
That said, you may already have what you want, but not realize it. Instead of a WF System Tray icon, MS includes an "Action Center" icon, a white flag. If you open Action Center, you will see your WF status under the Security section. You can set (customize) the Notification Area for Action Center to "Show icon and notifications". This will put the white flag icon in your Notification Area full time. Then, if something happens to WF or MSE, the icon for Action Center will alert you. No need for a separate WF icon.
And again, if you want ready access to Windows Firewall (and I don't really understand why you would need it - W7 is NOT XP) you can create (or send) a shortcut to WF to your desktop, then drag and pin that to your Taskbar.
All is as it should be then. I do have the icon for MSE as well as the white flag. Notifications have been set to display in the notification area. I will probably go with the premium version of MBAM since my kids (my number 1 suspects for computer problems) use this laptop as well.
If you have any more questions or problems with or about your computer, come on back. But you definitely do not want us watching kids. We get them noisy and messy toys and then send them back to the parents. Sorry.
The precise reason kids, grandkids, and guests should have separate computers, and not have access to your primary computer you use for your banking, your work/school projects, and your personal correspondences. Plus, the kids should never have admin accounts.


You might think talking about conflict is not very motivating, especially to kick off the week. However, Monday is the perfect time to talk about workplace conflict because we all have to deal with it. I'm not referring to full-blown, yelling at each other. Every day, we can face conflicting views, opinions, approaches to a project or differences about when to host an event. This is an important skill to develop for any individual who has to work with others.
What's really interesting to me is that we tend to say a particular person is difficult. Often, they are just being themselves. Just like you act like yourself. What is actually happening behind the scenes is we have "conflicting" views, opinions and thoughts. This stands in our way of being productive.
As more companies embrace collaboration, you must learn to work with other people and truly become a team player to get the work done and help your organization be more competitive.
There is a huge fiery dragon roaming the earth. Some days, the dragon is a little more tame and other days the dragon is on a rampage breathing fire.
Do you know this dragon? You may not be directly affected by this dragon the dragon can be creating pain for your industry, your employer, managers, executives, and customers.


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20 Most Expensive Motorbikes in the World 2023
by Emmanuel Akpaneka
in Most Expensive
There are numerous brands of motorbikes with each coming with its own price tag. Also, the designs and specifications of motorbikes have gone a long way since the first motorbike was produced in 1885. In recent times, we have seen many millionaires spend a huge sum to acquire some of these vintage and limited-edition motorbikes.
However, you may wonder how much can the most expensive bike possibly cost. The most expensive motorbike in the world was sold for a whopping $11 million. There are also other expensive bikes which are in the same price range with incredible features.
1. 20 Most Expensive Motorbikes in the World 2023
2. 20. MV Agusta F4CC – $120,000
3. 19. Coventry Eagle – $120,000
4. 18. NCR Mike Hailwood – $130,000
5. 17. NCR Leggera 1200 Titanium Special – $148,000
6. 16. Vincent Black Prince – $162,800
7. 15. Icon Sheene – $172,000
8. 14. MTT Turbine Streetfighter – $175,000
9. 13. Honda RC213 V-S – $185,000
10. 12. Suzuki AEM Carbon Fiber Hayabusa – $200,000
11. 11. Ducati Testa Stretta NCR Macchia Nera Concept – $225,000
12. 10. Ducati Desmosedici D16RR NCR M16 – $235,000
13. 9. FE Titanium Ecosse XX – $400,000
14. 8. Legendary British Vintage Black – $400,000
15. 7. Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike – $550,000
16. 6. Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship – $3 Million
17. 5. BMS Yamaha Chopper – $3 Million
18. 4. 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmuller
19. 3. Ecosse Spirit – $3.6 Million
20. 2. 1949 E90 AJS Porcupine – $7 Million
21. 1. Neiman Marcus LE Fighter – $11 Million
Below is the list of the 20 most expensive motorbikes in the world ranked in ascending order.
20. MV Agusta F4CC – $120,000
Completing our list of most expensive motorbikes is the F4CC MV Agusta with a price tag of $120,000. The bike whose components are tailormade has 200 hp. With just 200 units produced, the bike is a force to reckoned with.
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19. Coventry Eagle – $120,000
This vintage motorbike is one of the most expensive in the world. The Flying Eagle is one of the motorcycles of the Royal Eagle manufacturer. It features 8 hp engine and is designed with prestige.
18. NCR Mike Hailwood – $130,000
The NCR Mike Hailwood is a special motorbike created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mike Hailwood, a British Grand Prix motorbike racer. Interestingly, only 12 units of this bike were manufactured and it features a titanium frame.
17. NCR Leggera 1200 Titanium Special – $148,000
The NCR Leggera 1200 Titanium Special is a gem with a price tage of $148,000. The bike features Brembo brakes, Ohlins suspension, carbon-fiber wheels, and a 5kg frame.
16. Vincent Black Prince – $162,800
Manufactured in the mid-1950s, the Vincent Black Prince was sold at an auction for $162,800, making it one of the most expensive bikes in the world.
15. Icon Sheene – $172,000
The Icon Sheene was built in honour of world champion, Barry Sheene. The limited edition bike has a price tag of $172,000 making it one of the most expensive bikes in the world. With only 52 units produced the bike has a turbocharged 1400cc Suzuki four-cylinder engine.
14. MTT Turbine Streetfighter – $175,000
The MTT Turbine Streetfighter has a Royce-Allison turbine with 320 horsepower. With a price tag of $175,000, the bike has one-of-a-kind Pirelli Diablo tires and limited production of only 5 units per year. The bike also has an impressive acceleration with no vibration which set this superbike apart.
13. Honda RC213 V-S – $185,000
The Honda RC213 is one of the costliest bikes in the world with a price tag of $184,000. The Japanese superbike has a 6-speed sequential transmission weighing 160kg. The bike is designed for racing based on its performance.
12. Suzuki AEM Carbon Fiber Hayabusa – $200,000
The Suzuki AEM Carbon Fiber Hayabusa which cost $200,000 has an insane speed. It has the ability to exceed 188 miles per hour, making it one of the fastest models in the world. Manufactured in 1999, the motorcycle was remodelled in 2008 with the upgraded versions offering exceptional handling, reliability, noise control, fuel efficiency, and comfort.
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11. Ducati Testa Stretta NCR Macchia Nera Concept – $225,000
This limited edition NCR Macchia Nera comes with a price tag of $225,000. The bike is lightweight and weighs 135 kg with 185 hp engine and was designed by legendary designer, Aldo Drudi.
10. Ducati Desmosedici D16RR NCR M16 – $235,000
Ranking at number ten on our list of most expensive motorbikes in the world is the Ducati Desmosedici D16RR NCR M16 with a price of $235,000. The superbike is made from titanium, avionic and aluminium and has carbon fibre fenders. The bike also weighs 145kg and is powered by a Ducati 989 cc v$ desmodromic engine and produces 200HP.
9. FE Titanium Ecosse XX – $400,000
To own the FE Titanium series will set you back by $300,000. The power bike transmits 228PS of power to the back wheel and is powered by a 2,409cc aluminium billet power plant. Interestingly, only 13 units of this powerful motorcycle were produced.
8. Legendary British Vintage Black – $400,000
Manufactured in 1938, the British Vintage Black has a price tag of $400,000. Only 33 units of these motorcycles were produced worldwide with a 250cc performance.
7. Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike – $550,000
With a price tag of $550,000, the V10 Dodge Tomahawk sits at number seven on our list of most expensive motorbikes in the world. With a total weight of 680kg, this superbike has a maximum speed of 482km per hour and can go from zero to sixty in 2.5 seconds. Although this beast is illegal to ride on public roads, it is also a good piece of artwork.
6. Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship – $3 Million
The Harley Davidson Cosmic Starship is one of the costliest motorbikes in the world. Painted by Jack Armstrong, the Cosmic Starship was sold for $3 million in 2012. The bike is back in the market with a price tag of $35 million. If it is sold, it will become the most expensive motorbike ever sold in the world.
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5. BMS Yamaha Chopper – $3 Million
With a price tag of $3 million, the BMS Yamaha Chopper is one of the most expensive bikes ever sold. With its extraordinary design, the bike is a piece of magnificent work of art. The bike is also covered in 24K gold and has a unique seating posture that mimics the bikes featured in Samurai Jack.
4. 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmuller
The 1984 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller was the first two-wheeled, motorized machine referred to as a "motorcycle". With only 2000 units produced, the bike cost just a few dollars at that time. However, it currently has a price tag of $3.5 million, making it one of the most expensive motorbikes in the world.
3. Ecosse Spirit – $3.6 Million
Ranking number three on our list of most expensive motorbikes in the world is the Escosse Spirit with a price tag of $3.6 million. Manufactured by Eker Design, the bike was constructed based on the design of the formula one car by British and American engineers.
Interestingly, this bike has an impressive maximum speed of 370km. With only 10 units produced, the Ecosse Spirit requires users to enrol in riding classes for two weeks before they can ride.
2. 1949 E90 AJS Porcupine – $7 Million
Manufactured in 1949, the AJS E90 Porcupine cost a whopping $7 million making it the second most expensive motorbike in the world. Only 4 units of this bike are available and in 1949, Les Graham won the world championship on the bike seals for the AJS Porcupine.
1. Neiman Marcus LE Fighter – $11 Million
With a selling price of $11 million, the Neiman Marcus LE Fighter is the most expensive motorbike in the world. Manufactured by Neiman Marcus which unveiled the Limited Edition fighter for auction starting at $110,000 and eventually sold at $11 million.
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Q: How to produce a modal on form submit instead of a page redirect To give a little background, I am using the Mailchimp API to add email addresses from the form on my site to my Mailchimp email list. I found an example / snippet here (modified slightly in my code) that passes the emails to my list, but instead of having a page redirect once the form is submitted, I want a modal to pop up (i.e. AJAX-ify it).
Here's what I'm starting with:
HTML:
                     <form role="form" id="signup" class="formee form-inline" action="subscribe.php" method="post">

                            Email address

                                <input type="text" id="email" name="email" class="form-control input-lg" placeholder="name@school.edu" size="40" value="">

                           <button class="btn btn-lg" id="request-invite-btn" type="submit" title="Send" value="Send"> Request Invite </button>

                    </form>

Javascript:

Subscribe.php:
<?php
require_once 'inc/MCAPI.class.php';
$api = new MCAPI('************************');

// Submit subscriber data to MailChimp
// For parameters doc, refer to: http://apidocs.mailchimp.com/api/1.3/listsubscribe.func.php
$retval = $api->listSubscribe( '********', $_POST["email"], $merge_vars, 'html', false, true );

if ($api->errorCode){
    echo "
Please try again.
";
} else {
    echo "
Thank you, you have been added to our mailing list.
";
}

?>
Modal HTML (I'm using Bootstrap):

            <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close">×</button>

Success!

            Thanks for your interest!

            <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-dismiss="modal">OK</button>

I also used the MCAPI.class.php doc from the site at the top.
I'm very new to this, so I apologize for posting any unnecessary code. Any direction would be much appreciated. Thanks!

A: if you just want to display your modal when you server respond you can just do the following :
Doc : http://getbootstrap.com/javascript/#via-javascript

This code just trigger the modal on server response for the example, feel free to improve it for your needs :)
Apparently, this post deal with redirecting and validate jQuery plugin
Stackoverflow post.
So you can bind an event on form submission and just prevent default.


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Man charged after allegedly striking dog in head with hammer
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ASHEBORO, N.C. — An Asheboro man has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly striking a dog in the head with a hammer, according to a press release from the Randolph County Sheriff's Office.
Clinton Lamont McQueen, 48, was booked earlier this month into the Randolph County Jail under a $20,000 secured bond.
On Jan. 9, authorities responded to 1665 Independence Ave. in Asheboro. Information obtained by the original call alleged that a dog was struck and killed with a hammer moments before the call was made. When units arrived on scene they located McQueen and spoke with him about the incident.
While speaking with McQueen, they observed a dog that appeared to be badly injured and suffering from a head injury.
The animal was taken to a local veterinary hospital where it was evaluated and determined the most humane option for the animal was medical euthanasia.
During the scene processing, two hammers were seized.
McQueen posted bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 26.
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Spitz of Austria is using the Modulfill Bloc FS-C filler-seamer block for cans – in hygienic design with a small cleanroom.
The Modulfill Bloc FS-C filler-seamer block in hygienic design offers clear advantages when it comes to hygiene and flexibility – and is currently the only one of its kind on the market.
Aseptic filling of beverages into PET containers has been common practice for many years. But what about cans? Market demand is pushing in the direction of enhanced hygienic design, which would eliminate the need for a pasteurizer or preservatives in popular products. This trend holds true for the Austrian food and beverage producer Spitz – and the company has responded by installing a hygienically designed variant of the Krones Modulfill FS-C filler-seamer block with a small cleanroom.
Spitz is the first company to use Krones' new filler-seamer block in hygienic design. And they have good reason to do so: Demand for sensitive drinks in cans is growing steadily among customers in industry and retail. "We're completely sold on the hygiene concept behind the Modulfill Bloc," says Leo Gietzen, Operations Manager for the Beverages Division at Spitz.
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"In the run-up to the project, we had some lively discussions with Krones about our current and future requirements. And we were really excited that we'd be using technologies and concepts on a canning line that had, until now, only been used for filling into PET. Because no matter how much pressure there is to innovate – and there is a lot – the most important thing is still to produce excellent products of impeccable quality, in every batch," he explains.
Spitz has identified the can as its model for the future.
"We're completely sold on the hygiene concept behind the Modulfill Bloc," says Leo Gietzen, Operations Manager for the Beverages Division at Spitz.
No matter how much pressure there is to innovate – and there is a lot – the most important thing is still to produce excellent products of impeccable quality, in every batch. Leo GietzenOperations Manager, Beverages Division
Strong on private-label production
This can be said of Spitz in the beverages segment: "There is very little that we aren't good at." That's how Jörg Knebusch, Division Manager Beverages, puts it, referring to the fact that Spitz makes all product categories, from mineral water to juices, CSDs, and energy drinks to the newest drinks as well as alcoholic beverages. Like their product range, the many sales channels and markets and the types of packaging they use are extremely diverse.
"The decision to buy this combined filler-seamer block entirely from Krones grew from our high expectations for hygiene. This combination is the only one of its kind on the market," says Jörg Knebusch, Division Manager Beverages.
Spitz's core business is producing private-label goods for leading grocery retailer groups, followed by B2B contracts to produce and fill drinks for brand manufacturers to their specific formulas. "We have the utmost competence in private-label manufacturing," emphasizes Jörg Knebusch. Spitz also produces its own brands, which are marketed through its Alpine Brands company. These own beverage brands are sold in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, while exports to other, non-German-speaking countries amount to around 50 percent of sales. Markets in the Middle East are especially strong. For instance, Spitz's sister company Power Horse makes an energy drink that is highly popular there.
The options for filling are also many and varied: Spitz runs a total of 13 lines for cans, PET containers (including aseptic and conventional filling), glass bottles, beverage cartons, and large canisters – making it one of the most versatile filling companies in Austria.
Not one but two new filling lines from Krones
As part of the company's five-year plan, Spitz has recently made a number of investments, among them two new filling lines: a state-of-the-art aseptic PET line and a canning line – both for the facility in Attnang-Puchheim, both recently brought online, and both from Krones. "We have a long-standing partnership with Krones. Over the many years of our relationship, Krones has proven to be a dependable partner for beverage production machinery and equipment – and an important sounding board for us when it comes to determining which technologies we need for our products," says Leo Gietzen.
Krones also just recently delivered a dry aseptic line.
Turnkey line for 87,000 cans per hour
Krones delivered the canning line, which is rated at 87,000 cans per hour (based on the 0.25-liter can), as a turnkey project. "Of course, it's always easier if you have just one contact for everything," says Leo Gietzen, clearly glad to have had just that. "Because every interface has the potential to cause problems."
For the process technology, Krones delivered the Contiflow mixer…
… and the VarioClean CIP system.
The heart of the line is the Modulfill Bloc FS-C, comprising a Modulfill VFS-C can filler and a Modulseam seamer. The block is equipped with a small cleanroom for improved hygiene. Prior to filling, the empty cans are checked by a Cantronic inspector. Krones also delivered the process technology, which included a Contiflow mixer for beverage preparation and the VarioClean CIP system as well as a LinaFlex pasteurizer downstream of the filler.
For packing and palletizing, Spitz uses a Variopac Pro TFS packer and a Pressant PalBloc 1AJ palletizer block which incorporates a Robobox T-GS. The entire line is monitored and managed by SitePilot Line Diagnostics.
The dry end includes a Variopac Pro TFS packer.
"We installed the new Krones canning line to expand our overall capacity in this segment. Because we've seen very high demand from the market – from the private-label side and from the B2B segment," explains Jörg Knebusch, Division Manager Beverages. "We have identified the can as a model for the future."
The new line more than doubles production capacities for cans and gives Spitz more flexibility. The existing canning line could only handle the different formats sequentially. With the second line, the team responsible at Spitz can now better combine orders as needed.
Thanks to the new variant of the Modulfill block, Spitz can ensure a higher standard of hygiene than a conventional block can provide.
The concept of a small cleanroom ensures that the sensitive filling and seaming area is self-contained and thus no air or dust particles can be carried in from outside.
Thanks to the new variant of the Modulfill Bloc, Spitz can ensure a higher standard of hygiene than a conventional block – let alone a stand-alone filler and seamer – can provide. "Our decision to go with this particular Krones line stems from the fact that we had repeatedly received specific requests for beverages that are unpasteurized but at the same time contain very little CO2. I'm thinking, for example, of interesting water blends that are 'lower' in sugar, carbonation, calories, etc. This line's hygiene concept opens up the possibility for us to cover this beverage segment well and safely fill sensitive beverages," says Jörg Knebusch.
What makes the new concept special from a hygiene perspective?
The Modulfill Bloc FS-C is a block solution for filling and seaming cans. In it, Krones combines two individual machines: the Modulfill VFS-C can filler and the Modulseam seamer. In this variant for Spitz, Krones has encapsulated them in a small cleanroom.
The concept of a small cleanroom ensures that the sensitive filling and seaming area is self-contained and thus no air or dust particles can be carried in from outside. The cleanroom has been kept as small as possible – so the volume of air to be filtered is around one-tenth of the volume for a filler with a large cleanroom cover. That reduces the burden on the HEPA filters, which ensure that the circulating air is free of particles, and the integrated ventilation, which generates a slight excess pressure so that the filler is charged with clean air only.
The small cleanroom is designed to a dry-floor concept. That means the filler is fully enclosed so that no product or other liquids can drip onto the hall floor. Thus, on the one hand, the filling area is securely separated from the surrounding environment and can be fully cleaned, while, on the other hand, the hall floor doesn't get soiled.
The Modulfill VFS-C can filler has a new filling valve that works with a high-precision inductive flow meter. It has no corners or edges and is completely cleanable.
The main bearing is grease-free, lubricated instead by an automatic oil-circulating system, which improves cleanliness in the drive area.
The machine is cleaned fully automatically, with both inside and outside cleaned simultaneously with hot caustic, which has proven highly efficient in a small cleanroom. When foam cleaning is used, it is also automatic but inside and outside must be cleaned sequentially since the foam would otherwise stick to the hot machine.
Because the inside and outside of the machine can be cleaned simultaneously, daily cleaning times are shorter by around one hour – time gained that can be used for production. At the end of the day, the operator has benefited from higher line uptime and can therefore put more cans on pallets with the same size filler.
This also reduces the volume and variety of cleaning media needed since CIP and COP can be done with the same cleaning media. Moreover, this design eliminates the need for CIP cups.
Small batches, frequent changes
But hygiene wasn't the only factor that played an important role in the decision to use the Modulfill Bloc FS-C. As a contract filler Spitz, too, is following the general market trend toward smaller batches, which inevitably entails frequent changeovers. "The challenge for us is to process the wide variety of our customers' products and at the same time use this high-speed line as efficiently as possible – so we can fill small batches, with frequent product and format changeovers, securely and economically," explains Leo Gietzen. "Our expectation of Krones was that the line be clever and pragmatic so that changeovers happen fast."
A unified operating concept and shared touch screen for the filler and seamer make changeovers easier.
A number of features on the line ensure that these product and format changeovers happen quickly:
Height adjustment is fully automated.
Adjustments to the drag chain pitch are fully automated.
Handling parts that can be replaced and adjusted quickly make for fast changeovers to different can sizes.
The combination centering bell can be used for several can sizes.
A unified operating concept and a shared touch screen for the filler and seamer and pre-programmed type settings entered directly at the touch panel make changeovers easier.
Spitz is already operating the new line in four shifts – and thus nearly at full capacity. The main products handled on the line are carbonated beverages like energy drinks and CSDs, but still ones are also covered. In all, seven can formats (slim, sleek, and base) and sizes (from 150 to 500 milliliters) are filled and then put into a variety of secondary packaging.
"Hats off to the team!"
"The installation and commissioning of the line went very much to our satisfaction. It was a successful cooperation. The team from Krones really knuckled down for the project," remarks Jörg Knebusch. And that despite the fact that erection and commissioning of the canning line had to be done in fall 2020, in the middle of the second coronavirus lockdown in Europe. "That presented a huge challenge for both sides, but they managed it very well. Hats off to the team," he says. "They were able to stick to the timetable despite the restrictions, and that was most certainly due to the fact that Krones is a global company with technicians available on site in the various countries around the world. So they were able to cope with the unique circumstances. In other business areas, we had serious difficulties with getting technicians into the country," recalls Leo Gietzen. He also considers the company's logistical proximity to Krones very important for access to spare parts, especially in light of the production volumes that would be lost if supply chains were interrupted.
With the new canning line, Spitz is well equipped to meet future market demands.
"The commissioning of this new canning line, particularly with respect to its hygiene concept, opens up entirely new prospects for us for the future. We firmly believe that this decision was a step in the right direction for meeting future challenges and being able to implement new product concepts as they develop on the market," concludes Leo Gietzen.
One of Austria's most versatile co-packers
The family-owned and operated company S. Spitz GmbH has over 1,000 products in its repertoire and can truly claim to be one of the biggest Austrian food and beverage makers. The group of companies serves three segments: beverages, confectionary and baked goods, and sweet and savory condiments like ketchup, mustard, and fruit spreads. Spitz has three production sites: its headquarters in Attnang-Puchheim, in Upper Austria, the Honigmayr honey factory in Tenneck, and the Gasteiner Mineralwasser mineral water bottling operation in Bad Gastein.
In the beverage segment, Spitz serves as a strong partner to industry, supporting products from development to store shelves. A central research and development department and a team of divisional product managers track developments on the beverage and raw materials markets, which the in-house development teams then use to create innovations or reverse engineer benchmark products. For the products themselves, Spitz has a great depth of value creation, which includes systems for producing juices and extracts and for brewing teas and coffees as well as 13 lines for beverage filling alone.
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