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Q: JQuery Not Passing SELECT Form Parameter I have a really basic task of passing a selected value from a SELECT form element, but it is only passing the first option of the select statement, not the actual selected option.
Here is the FORM SELECT section:

Grade Level:
        <select id="gradeLevel">
            <option value="">Please select...</option>
            <option value="primary">Primary</option>
            <option value="levelk">Level K</option>
            <option value="level1">Level 1</option>
            <option value="level2">Level 2</option>
            <option value="level3">Level 3</option>
            <option value="level4">Level 4</option>
            <option value="level5">Level 5</option>
            <option value="level6">Level 6</option>
            <option value="level7">Level 7</option>
            <option value="level8">Level 8</option>
        </select>

Test:
        <select id="dropTest">
            <option value="1">One</option>
            <option value="2">Two</option>
            <option value="3">Three</option>
        </select>

And here is the function passing the values in the formData section.  As you can see I tried two variations of passing the value:

Here is my console dump, where you can see both SELECT values are the first option, not the selected:
 /Smith_John/1array(7) {
 ["timestamp"]=>
 string(10) "1418341524"
 ["token"]=>
 string(32) "1d8a1c4e5db6c89dba913c0c620231ce"
 ["first"]=>
 string(4) "John"
 ["last"]=>
 string(5) "Smith"
 ["level"]=>
 string(0) ""
 ["drop"]=>
 string(1) "1"
 ["filename"]=>
 string(9) "tr205.pdf"
 }

Now the interesting part... if I type in either of the JQuery commands $("#gradeLevel").val() or $("#dropTest option:selected").val() into the Console it pulls the correct selected values.
I am completely lost... somehow the correct values are being pulled, but the parameter passed is not?

A: The problem is that values of $("#gradeLevel").val() and $("#dropTest option:selected").val() are resolved at the moment of this script execution and thus they are always set to first (default) elements. Changing another items doesn't affect them because they are already set.
According to this doc, you should do it like this:
$(function() {
    $('#file_upload').uploadifive({
        'auto'             : true,
        'checkScript'      : 'check-exists.php',
        'onUploadStart'    : function(file) {
            // set formData here.
            $('#file_upload').uploadifive('settings', 'formData', {
                'timestamp' : '<?php echo $timestamp;?>',
                'token'     : '<?php echo md5('unique_salt' . $timestamp);?>',
                'first'     : $("#firstName").val(),
                'last'      : $("#lastName").val(),
                'level'     : $("#gradeLevel").val(),
                'drop'      : $("#dropTest option:selected").val()
            });
        },
        'queueID'          : 'queue',
        'uploadScript'     : 'uploadifive.php',
        'onUploadComplete' : function(file, data) { console.log(data) }
    });
});

Related question: Uploadify: Dynamic FormData does not change

A: You are getting $("#gradeLevel").val() on document ready..
In that moment, you have selected first option in both [select], right?
You should get the values after you have chosen the right option..

A: Use ...
$("#dropTest").val()

... or ...
$("#dropTest option:selected").text()

This first will give you the associated option value that is selected.  The second option will give you the text of the option.
Reference: HERE

A: Try this:
$("button").on("click", function()
{
        $('#file_upload').uploadifive({
            'auto'             : true,
            'checkScript'      : 'check-exists.php',
            'formData'         : {
                                   'timestamp' : '<?php echo $timestamp;?>',
                                   'token'     : '<?php echo md5('unique_salt' . $timestamp);?>',
                                   'first'     : $("#firstName").val(),
                                   'last'      : $("#lastName").val(),
                                   'level'     : $("#gradeLevel").val(),
                                   'drop'      : $("#dropTest option:selected").val()
                                 },
            'queueID'          : 'queue',
            'uploadScript'     : 'uploadifive.php',
            'onUploadComplete' : function(file, data) { console.log(data) }
        });
    });
});

If you want it to happen when a select option is changed then try this
$("select").on("change", function()
{
  //Your code here
}

Basically this will allow the javascript to execute after DOM load.

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Q: How to open to a specific state when receiving a notification from Ionic push? I successfully set up a push notification with Ionic and ios. But I want people to click the notification and go to a dynamically pass in state. And I can not figure out how to do it...
I am using a node server. First, my state step up is below:
.state('app.task', {
url: "/task/:taskId",
cache: false,
views: {
  'menuContent': {
    templateUrl: "js/tasks/task-detail.html",
    controller: "browseCtrl",
  }
},
}
})

And in my node server, I pass in the payload as describe here: Ionic.io Push FAQ
var payload = {"$state":"app.task", "$stateParams": "{\"taskId\": \""+ message.relatedTask +"\"}"};
request({
    url: "https://push.ionic.io/api/v1/push",
    method: "POST",
    json: true,
    body: {
      "tokens": [token],
      "notification": {
        "alert": message.message,
        "ios": {
          "badge":1,
          "payload": payload
        },
        "android": {
          "payload": payload
        }
      }
    },
    headers: {
      'Authorization': 'Basic ' + btoa(IONIC_PRIVATE_API_KEY + ":"),
      'X-Ionic-Application-Id': IONIC_APP_ID
    }
  }, function (error, response, body) {
    console.log(body);
  })

And when it click the notification, it won't go to the state (just bring me back to the app). The message.relatedTask is logged as the current taskId. As I can see from XCode console, it logs this:

2015-09-30 18:12:16.488 VideoHappy[1236:403171] Msg: {"$state":"app.task","$stateParams":"{\"taskId\": \"-JzvWR67jIqyfc9JhDMb\"}","$state":"app.task","$stateParams":"{\"taskId\": \"-JzvWR67jIqyfc9JhDMb\"}","badge":"1","body":"Test Title",foreground:"0"}

2015-09-30 18:12:16.600 VideoHappy[1236:403171] $ionicPush:RECEIVED {"$state":"app.task","$stateParams":"{\"taskId\": \"-JzvWR67jIqyfc9JhDMb\"}","badge":"1","body":"Test Title","foreground":"0"}

What did I do wrong?

A: The problem turn out to be where I place my $ionicPush.register as below:
$ionicPush.register({
    canShowAlert: false, //Can pushes show an alert on your screen?
    canSetBadge: true, //Can pushes update app icon badges?
    canPlaySound: true, //Can notifications play a sound?
    canRunActionsOnWake: true, //Can run actions outside the app,
    onNotification: function(notification) {
      // Handle new push notifications here
      console.log(notification);
      return true;
    }
  });

I place this code when users signup or login. So the onNotification actual won't run when the notification come in. Instead, I put this code in app.run of my app.js file as follow:
.run(function($ionicPlatform, $ionicPush, $state) {
    $ionicPlatform.ready(function() {
        [go here instead]
    });
})

The key is that you have to ensure your application always runs the push registration call, not just signup or login or clicking a button like the Ionic demo does. I find this out via here (credit: Raymond Camden): http://www.raymondcamden.com/2015/07/02/ionic-push-example-supporting-state-changes
Read that post too for other issues you might want to know before you put up your Ionic Push notification :)


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Smoking increases the risk of surgical site infection after hydrocelectomy in adults: a retrospective cohort study in Brazil
Thiago Silva da Costa Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Paulo José de Medeiros Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Mauro José Costa Salles Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Keywords: Hydrocelectomy, Risk Factors, Smoking, Surgical site Infection, Urological surgery
Introduction: Surgical site infection (SSI) following hydrocelectomy is relatively uncommon, but it is one of the main post-operative problems. We aimed to describe the prevalence of SSI following hydrocelectomy among adult patients, and to assess predisposing risk factors for infection. Methodology: This retrospective cohort study was carried out at a university hospital and included hydrocelectomies performed between January 2007 and December 2014. Diagnosis of SSI was performed according to the Center for Diseases Control (CDC) guidelines. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent risk factors. Results: A total of 196 patients were included in the analysis. Overall, 30 patients were diagnosed with SSI (15.3%) and of these, 63.3% (19/30) were classified as having superficial SSI, while 36.7% (11/30) had deep SSI. The main signs and symptoms of infection were the presence of surgical wound secretion (70%) and inflammatory superficial signs such as hyperemia, edema and pain (60%). Among the 53 patients presenting chronic smoking habits, 26.4% (14⁄53) developed SSI, which was associated with a higher risk for SSI (odds ratio [OR] = 2.84, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.27 to 6.35, p < 0.01) in the univariate analysis. In the adjusted multivariable analysis, smoking habits were also statistically associated with SSI after hydrocelectomy (odds ratio [OR] = 2.84, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.30 to 6.24, p = 0.01). No pre-, intra-, or post-operative variable analyzed showed an independent association to SSI following hydrocelectomy. Conclusions: Smoking was the only independent modifiable risk factor for SSI in the multivariate analysis.
da Costa TS, de Medeiros PJ, Salles MJC (2018) Smoking increases the risk of surgical site infection after hydrocelectomy in adults: a retrospective cohort study in Brazil. J Infect Dev Ctries 11:950-956. doi: 10.3855/jidc.9450
Copyright (c) 2017 Mauro José Salles, Thiago Silva Costa, Dr, Paulo José Medeiros, Dr

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This Is How You Can Turn Your Smartphone Into A 3D Hologram Projector… Using An Old CD Case.
These days, smartphones can accomplish basically anything. They manage our schedules, our finances, and our social lives, and all while on a 24 hour battery cycle. However, with a little ingenuity and a clever DIY hack, you can turn your smartphone into one of the few things it isn't: A 3D hologram.
The creator of this video transforms his phone with the help of a sharp knife and a CD case. It's so simple, it's actually hard to believe that no one has thought of this before. If you don't believe it can be done, watch the video below: The results of this hack are truly amazing.


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Chin State research report on business development released
In a bid to encourage business development in Chin State, a research report on Opportunities and Challenges for local Business Development in Chin State was released yesterday at the Taw Win Garden Hotel in Yangon.
The report was developed by the Aye Chan Myanmar Institute (Gender and Development Institute-Myanmar) and the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). The report was analyzed by more than 60 people, including high-ranking officials from townships in the Chin State, representatives from civil society organizations, local businesspersons, and women and young leaders.
"These people understand the Chin State government's two-year performance," said a researcher with the Aye Chan Myanmar Institute.
"The findings show many business opportunities for Chin State, along with a slew of possible challenges," said Lohpai Ja Ra, the executive director of the Aye Chan Myanmar Institute. The research report was developed to promote business in Chin State, discuss the opportunities and challenges of local entrepreneurs and local people, help good business managements encourage a democratic transition, enlist participation of women and men to help businesses in Chin State thrive, and suggest points for better policies and procedures.
"Chin State is the least developed region among Myanmar's regions and states. This being so, we will make efforts to facilitate local and foreign investments in the state," said Salia Aike Zat Khin, a former Chin State minister for development affairs and industry. He was speaking on behalf of the Chin State's Minister for Planning and Finance. He is also a policy consultant with the Aye Chan Myanmar Institute.
Investors in Chin State are facing difficulties in terms of land, electric supply, and transport facilities, said Dr. Min Zaw Oo, the director of the Chin State's Office of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration. "Investors face risk regarding return of capital. They are facing many barriers to investment. Tourism will flourish only if there is fundamental infrastructure such as electricity, accommodation, and transportation. The lack of basic infrastructure is a big challenge for them for now," he said.
The research report on Chin State outlines 19 points on which better practices are expected to emerge. Of these, three points deal with regional project implementation, three points on employment opportunities and the problem of unemployment, five points on the private sector, six points on investments and the progress of business in the state, and two points on the role of non-governmental and civil society organizations.
By Nyein Nyein
(Translated by Ei Mon)
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I have several email accounts on my DreamHost sites. They are all POP. Is it possible to change them to IMAP?
It is not necessary to change anything in the DreamHost Web Panel. However when configuring an e-mail client (Thunderbird, Outlook, etc) you simply indicate IMAP instead of POP!
BTW I use Thunderbird and I would go about making the switch simply by Adding a new account with the same details (but again IMAP not POP) and then just drag and drop any folders from the account that was using POP before removing that account.
I mean: What Atropos7 said!
If you still like POP's features, you can configure one client to use POP and your other clients to use IMAP. That way you can check your email sitting on the server from an IMAP client, and you don't download and remove that email until you check using the POP client.
What's to like about POP if you have the space?


Gavin and Joe Maloof are so confident Floyd Mayweather Jr. will beat Conor McGregor that they bet $880,000 on it.
And if the Maloof brothers are big winners along with Mayweather on Aug. 26, they are giving the proceeds of their whopping wager to charity.
The wealthy entrepreneurs and former Sacramento Kings owners revealed their extraordinary bet to The Associated Press on Sunday, two days after they placed the wager at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The bet is thought to be the biggest yet made on the fight, which is expected to be Vegas' biggest spectacle in recent years.
The Maloofs will make a $160,000 profit if Mayweather — a minus-550 favorite Friday — remains unbeaten against McGregor, the UFC champion making his pro boxing debut.
"I know a family that's going to be watching this fight very, very closely," Maloof said with a laugh.
Gavin Maloof told the AP that the family will donate the proceeds to multiple charities in Las Vegas and in Los Angeles, where sister Adrienne Maloof is active in charity work, in the name of Never Too Hungover, their widely distributed hangover prevention drink.
Mayweather and Gavin Maloof are longtime neighbors, living down the street from each other in a tony Las Vegas suburb. Gavin went to a recent workout at Mayweather's gym and emerged with overwhelming confidence that age hasn't eroded the 40-year-old unbeaten champion's skills, even after a two-year layoff.
The Maloofs spoke to the South Point sportsbook and settled on an $880,000 bet — a number that was initially too big to display properly on a betting ticket. The casino rewrote the bet into two $440,000 tickets that will pay out a total of $1.04 million if Mayweather wins.
The Maloofs are actually going against the betting trends on this potentially one-sided fight. Roughly 95 percent of the tickets and 85 percent of the money has been bet on McGregor in recent weeks, and Vegas sportsbooks likely are hoping many more bettors will follow the Maloofs' lead to offset their extraordinary liability in the event of a shocking upset win by McGregor.
Gavin has attended Mayweather's last dozen fights in person and watched everything the champion has ever done, so he feels confident in his bet. Yet he also sees how an upset could happen — which only makes it more exciting.
The brothers conceived the bet purely for the gambling thrill of it, but quickly realized they could make it even more important. They decided to select several charities to distribute their profits to charity on behalf of Never Too Hungover.
The Maloofs sold the Kings to Vivek Ranadive in 2013 for $534 million, an NBA record at the time. The brothers will be near the ring at T-Mobile Arena on Aug. 26 to see whether their big bet pays off.


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Working Out with Friends: Analyzing the Byakugan
Duncan Crawford
Stat Page : Duncan Crawford's Stats
Village : Kumogakure
It would take the boy a bit of asking around, but he would eventually be directed to the Water Gardens, were the Hoshi training grounds had been held. The boy would be carrying a rather large bundle on his back, each of his cumbersome puppets wrapped up much like a mummy would be. The boy had done little actual training in a while, and he would need to knock off some of the rust. He wanted to find a suitable partner to pair with, but many folks seemed to be busy getting adjusted to their new temporary homes. Alas, he was walking to the training area by himself, taking in all of the various sights of the village. It was a wonder to behold, so many beautiful buildings and structures. He was no longer in Kumo… that much was for sure. This whole place was so very foreign to the boy.
Max would find himself in the area designated as the training grounds, the signs clear. Open spaces and lots of room for mock combats and learning various ranged jutsus. There were several Hoshi shinobi working on different techniques and skills, but Max knew better than to bother them. Not only was it rather easy to have an 'accident' while training, but they all seemed to give him dirty looks as he walked by. Just as he was almost ready to decide to have a solo training session, practicing the movements more so than any difficult training exercises with a partner.
"Why don't you use chakra sensory?" Napa would ask, whispering silently into the ear of Max, "You might find what you seek." That was actually a pretty good idea, and Max was kicking himself for not doing that from the beginning. With a simple focusing of his chakra, he would notice a rather large, familiar *ping* on his senses. Komon Hyuuga (or Hyuzuki as Max liked to think to himself) would be at the training grounds, and his chakra was off the charts. It felt as if he had grown a great deal stronger than the last time they had really had a chance to interact.
Max would dash over quickly (not at full speed though) and see what it is that his friend had been working on. Likely it would prove to be interesting to watch. The boy knew that his presence would be picked up fairly quickly once he got into any close proximity to Komon thanks to the Byakugan, the doujutsu granting him incredible visual acuity. Max wouldn't hide, waving once Komon had either realized he was there or had seemed to be done with his jutsu, signalling to the young genin that it was safe to approach.
"Hey, Komon. What are you working on over here? Mind if I join you?" The boy would ask, happy to see a familiar face in this sea of enemies.
WC: 474
TWC: 474
Shichiro Hashimoto
Missing-Nin (D-rank)
Stat Page : Mi Stats
Village : Tanbogakure
Ryo : 35000
Re: Working Out with Friends: Analyzing the Byakugan
Komon stood in the center of a training ground in front of large wooden long, planted in the ground and dented with a plentiful amount of cracks in its brown barky surface, revealing the brown splintering wood beneath it. About 10 identical post's were scattered around the area, obviously in place to help people with their taijutsu, the wood being strong enough to tank most shinobi's punches.
The white wrapping around Komon's arm would have little red stains around the knuckled area, giving way to the fact that blood rested beneath the wrappings surface, he had just finished helping sakana with the three tails about an hour ago, but hadn't wanted to leave the training ground.
This was due to the fact that he was becoming increasingly aware of the fact that he was lacking in taijutsu, an odd trait for a natural born hyuuga to be lacking. The veins around his eyes would be a sure indication to anyone in the area that he was just that. A natural born hyuuga.
During the momentary pause of his training, he'd see an odd chakra signature appear from the area where the hoshi ninja were, odd in the sense that the chakra signature was missing some chakra limbs. "Max?" Komon would think to himself as he flickered it off to get a better view at the kids actual features.
It was always strange to see the young shinobi, most of kumogakure was around the age of 13 to 14 when they became shinobi, but max was a clear exception to the rule, placing the boys age at what could be no more than nine in the present he'd also take into account that max had been doing this whole gennin thing for at least a year since he had known him.
"I wonder why" Komon would think, as he realized he had never actually seen the puppeteer in combat. The only time they had been in a combat exercise was with senshi, and the grizzly haired jounin had put an end to that fight before he had been able to see max do anything at all. Curiousity growing he'd listen to max's greeting.
"Nothing Much" He'd say as he tightened his wraps, and continued "Just punching logs and stuff, trying to refine my taijutsu I guess"
When the boy asked if he could join him Komon would tell him that he was more than welcome to, but would also add in a "But you don't really seem like a punching logs kinda guy"
Max would nod, noticing that Komon had bloody knuckles. Max hadn't seen everything that Komon was capable of, but he knew from Renji that a Hyuuga with practice in Taijutsu can be a serious combatant. Simple knowledge of how the body worked would inform Max that Komon was not one that had been particularly well versed in hand to hand combat. If striking the wooden post with hand wraps on had cause blood like that, it meant that hid hands hadn't been conditioned or hardened through constant use. A true practitioner of Taijutsu would have incredibly tough skin around his knuckles from constant use. No, Komon couldn't have been well versed in the art.
"You are right, I lack much in regards to taijutsu. Of course," The boy would point at his friend's hands, "You don't seem to be a log puncher either. Are you practicing because of your heritage?" Max pulls out a book regarding Kekkei Genkai, flipping to a noted page on Hyuuga. "It says here that the Hyuuga clan utilize their Byakugan to enhance their unique martial arts skills." Max would look up, making sure to point and show Komon the page for reference. If he looked, the book would have all sorts of notes scribbled within, mostly about the abilities of the Byakugan and one particular note mentioning that he needs to study it more to replicate a similar effect. Komon can take this as he will, but Max harbors no negative thoughts towards his comrade or the doujutsu that rests within his head.
"If you would like, you could practice a bit with me. I could use a proper training session, and that log looks like it could use a break from your abusive relationship," Max would say with a chuckle, laughing at his own joke. It wasn't even that good of one…
If Komon was in agreement with such an idea, Max would then ask just how hard of a training session they wanted. Max of course would leave this up to the senior shinobi, for he had been the higher rank and seemed to already have been working quite a bit. Max would set his puppet pals on the ground and begin to peruse them, wondering just what he would use for this training.
Komon would extend his bandaged arm to get a better look at his bloodied knuckles as max began to respond to him, acknowledging that he wasn't well suited to taijutsu practice, and then asking Komon if he was practicing his hand to hand combat due to his heritage. Komon would give a small nod before speaking "My mother was murdered before she could really teach me any of our clan's techniques. Most of the hyuuga stuff I know now are just… Self taught."
The hyuuga would say as he stood awkwardly trying to think of what to say next, luckily the puppeteer would break the silence, offering to spar. "Maybe I will get to see what's so special about him" Komon would think to himself as he gave the boy a look over. Could he really contend with the hyuuga?
Komon's byakugan would activate as he let a smile break onto his face. Allowing a laugh to slip as the boy made his joke about Komon's relationship with the log. "Sound's like a plan Max, I'm ready when you are"
Komon had no idea how the gennin fought, he knew the boy messed around with puppets but had never seen him actually use them, it was best to let the kid strike first and get a gage on his abilities, so Komon would keep his feet firmly planted as he raised one arm to protect his face, and another curled closer to his chest, ready to strike if the boy charged.
Max would ponder for another moment, before finally making his choice. Komon had been a higher rank shinobi, one that had gone out to the front lines for war. This meant that he would likely prove quite the challenge to the young puppeteer. No point in holding much back against such a skilled shinobi. Max would position himself at a simple 20 meters away, giving just a bit of breathing room though not much.
Max would stretch out a bit, making sure that his little body was at least a bit limber before this spar. He would hate to get a cramp or such and do poorly. Wiggling his fingers around, the boy would send chakra strings (invisible to most) into each one of his puppets. "I haven't used these guys yet. I wonder… how will they will fare?" He would say while extending his chakra into the Rotting Corpse puppets. If the boy had been getting strange stares before, he was likely going to get many more from the locals.
The bindings of the puppets would all unravel, showing two skeletons (one of which was Napa), three smaller zombie puppets, and a much larger zombie puppet known as Stein. This small strike force would take up a grand total of 12 strings making such a feat impossible for a lesser puppeteer, but Max was not a lesser puppeteer. No, he was a Yamaguchi Clan puppeteer known in Kumo for their puppetry expertise. Sadly though, Max was in the same boat as Komon. He hadn't received much formal training from his family, for only his mother was around to teach him and she was killed in one of the attacks on Kumo. Max had to teach himself in the art of puppetry.
Anybody looking at his creations for the first time might be a bit speechless. The puppets would be a reflection of Kumo in every sense. No matter how much he hated Mortarion, the puppets that Max used were eerily similar to some of the Lord's own creations.
Max's soft smile would change to a more firm look. He was ready to begin this trial. Komon seemed to be allowing Max to make the first move, and so he would start without delay. His skeletal puppets would each be one the ready, their kunai pouches resting on their hips. Komon wanted to practice Taijutsu, and so it wouldn't be right to bring a knife to a fistfight. This was a friendly spar, and so Max didn't want to chance causing any real damage to his friend. Whether he even could or not was a separate discussion.
The puppets would all ready themselves, the six of them at the young puppeteers beck and call. Without hesitation Max would begin.
The three "Rotten Corpse" puppets and the two skeletal puppets would all begin to move, closing the distance between them at a fast rate (Speed 90 for each). The three Zombie puppets would engage (speed 100), while the two skeletons would stop 3 meters away from Komon, and distanced 3 meters away from one another as well.
One of the zombies would move in from the front, while the other two would flank around from the side and rear. If they get in to melee range without issue, the puppets would attack, starting with the frontal assault only a second before begin attacked from the sides as well by the others (Speed 100, Power 45, enough to feel it if it connects).
The others puppets and Max would simply wait, testing the waters of the Hyuuga. Max had little collected data on Komon's combat abilities, but fully expected him to have little issue with this attack. If his reading was correct, the Hyuuga would be able to see all around himself without any difficulty. Max was trying see how accurate this information was. Such an ability would prove invaluable on the field and Max had to test it.
Komon was immediately impressed, this was the second puppet user he had fought, and max was clearly the greater of the two. Where the child in his prisoner exam had only one puppet, Max had 6, and they where fast as all hell, a clear difference in skill making itself known from the start. "Alright then" The hyuuga would think to himself as the three rot zombie puppets came at him, 1 from the front 2 from the sides, if this were a normal spar Komon probably would have just sliced them to pieces.
But this was different. As the three closed in Komon would dash towards the Zombie attacking from his right, He'd have a slightly lower speed as he hadn't gotten his momentum in but he'd be moving at a solid 67 speed, with limbs that could move at 135, that's what he'd use to his advantage. As of right now the zombie that would have been attacking from the front would now be coming towards his left side, and the zombie that had been coming from the left would be at his backside, while he was running forward to make contact with the zombie who had been coming from his right side.
Assuming the zombies stayed in this formation Komon would make contact with the zombie that was now in front of him (right zombie from the start), grabbing its arm and swinging it with all his strength (70) at the zombie that was now to his left (front zombie from the start) and knocking it away, he'd now be facing the zombie that had been to his back (left zombie from the start) and throw the rot zombie in his clutches at other rot zombie.
All the while his byakugan would be watching the other three zombies that had yet to attack, as well as the one's that had, in case any of them made a change in their course of action, he wasn't going to underestimate max. Puppeteers were famous for their tricks, and hidden techniques… If he wasn't careful max could probably cause some serious damage.
WC: 1040
As Komon would defend himself Max would watch closely, waiting for an opportunity. Then Komon dashed for one of his zombies to grab at it. That would be his time to strike, to really gauge the Doujutsu. As he moved towards the puppet, his arms would move to grab the zombie in front of him, gripping it tightly and starting to twist his body. That is when the skeleton (not Napa) would dash at the Hyuuga as well (speed 120) moving in to take the place of the zombie that was grabbed. It would move in towards Komon without missing a beat. It would attempt to latch on to the Hyuuga grabbing him from underneath his armpits and attempting a "full nelson" style move.
Assuming Komon maintained his attack, the following would be Max's reaction:
The puppet that Komon had grabbed would be swung at the other puppet, it being struck. As soon as Max witnessed the grab, the other puppets would in unison attempt to dodge (speed 120). The first puppet in the swings path would likely prove to be too slow for the Hyuuga's speed, but impact with that one would likely slow the swing a bit giving the final puppet slightly more time to move above and hop out of the way, rising into the air before continuing to strike at Komon (same speed and strength as before).
The puppets that Komon had struck would rise back up, their unfeeling bodies just tools for the puppeteer to use as he saw fit. Their bodies taking some damage but still being fairly operational (because blunt force is really underwhelming ). They would be ready for the attack, waiting on the commands of the one pulling the strings.
This would help showcase both the Byakugan and the decision making of his friend.
As Max was pressing the attack, a sudden sound from a nearby passerby started the combat focused puppeteer.
"I have summons for the Chuunin known as Komon. You have to go over some things that we heard from concerned citizens." The puppet attack would stop, Max not wanting to get a "cheap shot" in on his Hyuuga friend. Wondering just what had been going on, Max would inquire on the summons. "What happened that you need him? Is it serious?" Max would ask this, but the Hoshi soldier would just shake his head, answering with a disgruntled, "It doesn't concern you, so I suggest you find something else to do. He is going to be busy for a while."
Max wouldn't want to accept that as an answer, but he knew that he wasn't supposed to cause any trouble here in Hoshi. Packing up his puppets, Napa would address the young boy, whispering thoughts into his impressionable ears.
"Is this the way guests should be treated, Max? Should we be looked down on, and taken in for questioning on each unfounded accusation? I don't think so.... what do you think, Max?"
The boy would shake his head, not answering directly. The puppet knew, though, as Max's silence spoke volumes. Hoshi was slowly but surely losing its luster to the boy, and all of the negativity wore away at his psyche. This place was supposed to be a place full of kind people, but our "allies" didn't seem to be as happy to see us as we had been to see them. Even Akihana had been rather distant and distracted as of late. This place was slowly but surely wearing on the boy, and Napa knew that now was the time to plant the seeds he wanted.
"Max, I have something I want you to do..." With that whispered silently into his ear, the spirit of Napa working to convince the boy to be a pawn in some grand scheme.
Max would simply listen, his shadow flickering violently as the anger of Napa slowly corrupted the calm demeanor of Max. His shadow seems to start to move in unpredictable ways, so much so that even Max noticed. He didn't think to put anything together though, as his own dark thoughts blocked many of his other ones.
Max could see the image forming of a shape on the ground, humanoid as if it were his own shadow but it wasn't and he knew it. Something within him was changing, and his chakra began to flare in strange ways. The humanoid form morphed back into a shapeless blob, the distinct features now gone. Max didn't know it, but he was slowly learning to morph the chakra to control shadows like the Nara clan, but without any knowledge of what exactly was happening he wouldn't know what to do. Maybe he'll learn more… He will have to if he is to do what Napa wants him to…
Deciding that it would be best to try and salvage what he could from the day, Max would set his hands in the position of the hand seal he saw in the pictures in the scroll. It was a seal he wasn't used to making very often, but he would place his hands together and focus. He would recall some of what Satoru had said, and how this Nara clan stuff was similar to puppetry in a sense. Was that why he was slowly but surely figuring it out without dedicated study? Well, until he actually learned what those scrolls held, he can't really say that he "figured it out."
With his hands in an unfamiliar position, Max would try his hardest to force his chakra upon the shadows that were on the ground. Despite his best efforts though, he had little luck actually doing anything with them. Just moments ago he saw the effects of the Nara clan techniques. His anger was controlling the shadows it seemed, and while that was a start he couldn't allow rage to cloud his judgement in future encounters. He would have to learn how to utilize it in such a way that he could effortlessly manipulate the shadows around him. The better he hid the technique the more likely it was for the prey to fall victim to the trap he set. If he mastered these abilities, even the strongest of shinobi would end up at the young puppeteer's mercy. He would be one step closer to realizing his goal of removing Lord Mortarion from power.
Despite repeated efforts, Max wasn't able to get a real grasp on the shadow jutsu's. Well, he knew that the library in Hoshi was rather large, he saw the monstrous building when he first walked in to the village. If there would be any place that had information that he sought, that would probably be the place he should look. It might have knowledge of the Nara clan hidden techniques, or maybe some background information on the clan.
Napa would just silently smile, a wide, fearsome grin. As Max became stronger and more capable of harnessing his Shadow Techniques, he would be closer to finish what he started. The shadows around the puppet himself now flickered, Max unconsciously manipulating them with the angry thoughts of Napa still fresh within his head. Mortarion was going to fall, even if it manages to take the young boy to his limit.
The shadows grew, until the darkness was becoming too prominent to not notice…
---Exit---
OoC: I had Komon's permission to end the thread prematurely.
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Approved at Max, since I also saw the convo saying you could do so.
It appeared that he and max would have to cut the sparring session short, as Komon was called by their superiors. "Sorry Max, It appears I have to go" He'd say as he walked away.
--Exit--
Claiming 1070 words towards tai spec and making a formal exit from this post
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Byakugan [v7]
Day three: working out the kinks.
Working out for the Champ [P]


Application state is a complex topic and a complex problem with which to deal in web applications. It is one that web developers wrestle with in a big way. Understanding what makes it an issue, the ways to maintain session state, and the variables that we can use to manipulate sessions and to help track them gives us the upper hand.
We discussed the various variable scopes available to us through settings in the ColdFusion Administrator and within the Web Application Framework's Application.cfm template. We also discussed enabling applicationwide settings, such as session management or client management.
In the upcoming chapters, we're going to expand on this discussion and explore the use of custom error handling within a ColdFusion application, and later, the creation of applicationwide security.


Although not advertised explicitly as such, Bridgett Kern's new Praise & Worship project, No One Greater, is a live recording.
That's a good thing, as P&W comes off best live. After all, the style was created to enliven the live worship experience. I would argue that almost all gospel music sounds better live, but that's a discussion for another time.
Back to No One Greater. The first portion of Kern's CD features the energetic and effusive P&W singing and hard-hitting musicianship heard in megachurches throughout the country. The single, "He Shall Reign," the title track, and "Never Leave Me Alone" are excellent examples of vertical praise performances relentless in their forward propulsion.
Kern who hails from Phoenix, Arizona, possesses a Christian power pop voice that is ideal for the rhythmic praise pieces. At the same time, she can offer delicate, winsome tones on worship ballads, which comprise most of the album's second half. Songs such as "Heaven Come Down" and "I Will Exalt" are hypnotic and atmospheric; whereas traditional gospel pierces the heart with incisive wisdom, P&W ballads embrace the heart with gentle love. Kern boosts the passion quotient with improvisation on "In You," a lovely ballad that celebrates God as our reason for living.
For the album, Kern secured the production talent of CCM singer-songwriter BJ Putnam. He handles lead on "We Worship You," a song he co-wrote with Doug Engquist and one I have heard performed by Puchi Colon. Putnam and Doug and Laurie Engquist are responsible for penning most of the album's compositions. Their handiwork is evident throughout.
The ballads alone are worth the listen.


Crime is business. James Alder works for his father's underground company, skimming money from all criminals in the area.
By day he goes to school like any other teenager.
When James is ordered to meet a man named Michael and then to integrate himself in the group of teenagers following him, he accepts. Only then does James discover his life as a Deos soldier was to prepare him for this one vital mission.
James finds himself shoved past the veil of reality and into a world centred around the supernatural. Angels and Daemons have been fighting since time began, but now humans are forced to get involved or else become daemon puppets.
Michael leads seven teenagers called The Guardians, who were all given the ability from birth to fight for humankind.
All James has to do is make them believe he is one of them.


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The NOPD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating four suspects wanted in connection with an auto theft that occurred on January 2, 2023 between 2:00 pm -10:00 pm in the 4400 block of Maple Leaf Drive in the Fourth District.
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Members of the New Orleans Police Department are requesting the public's assistance in locating 21-year-old India Fazande and 20-year-old Erica Nettles as persons of interest in connection with illegally discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle on the interstate. The offense occurred on October 16, 2022, on U. S. Highway 90 at the Loyola Street Exit.
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