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The code is now on :
PM> Install-Package fastJSON
I will do my best to keep this article and the repositories in sync.
It has come to my attention from the HP Enterprise Security Group that using the $type extension has the potential to be unsafe, so use it with common sense and known json sources and not public facing ones to be safe.
This is the smallest and fastest polymorphic JSON serializer, smallest because it's only 25kb when compiled, fastest because most of the time it is (see performance test section) and polymorphic because it can serialize and deserialize the following situation correctly at run-time with what ever object you throw at it:
class animal { public string Name { get; set;} } class cat: animal { public int legs { get; set;} } class dog : animal { public bool tail { get; set;} } class zoo { public List<animal> animals { get; set;} } var zoo1 = new zoo(); zoo1.animals = new List<animal>(); zoo1.animals.Add(new cat()); zoo1.animals.Add(new dog());
This is a very important point because it simplifies your coding immensely and is a cornerstone of object orientated programming, strangely few serializers handle this situation, even the XmlSerializer in .NET doesn't do this and you have to jump through hoops to get it to work. Also this is a must if you want to replace the BinaryFormatter serializer which what most transport protocols use in applications and can handle any .NET object structure (see my WCF Killer article).
JSON (Java Script Object Notation) is a text or human readable format invented by Douglas Crockford around 1999 primarily as a data exchange format for web applications (see www.JSON.org). The benefits of which are ( in regards to XML which was used before):
So its good for the following scenarios:
object ReturnEntity = Guid, DataSet, valuetype, new object[] { object1, object2 }
Dictionary<string, >
Anonymous Types
circular referneces
In this section I will discuss some of the JSON alternatives that I have personally used. Although I can't say it is a comprehensive list, it does however showcase the best of what is out there.
If you are using XML, then don't. It's too slow and bloated, it does deserve an honorable mention as being the first thing everyone uses, but seriously don't. It's about 50 times slower than the slowest JSON in this list. The upside is that you can convert to and from JSON easily.
Probably the most robust format for computer to computer data transfer. It has a pretty good performance although some implementation here beat it.
The most referenced JSON serializer for the .NET framework is Json.NET from (http://JSON.codeplex.com/) and the blog site (http://james.newtonking.com/pages/JSON-net.aspx). It was the first JSON implementation I used in my own applications.
I had to look around a lot to find this gem (http://litjson.sourceforge.NET/), which is still at version 0.5 since 2007. This was what I was using before my own implementation and it replaced the previous JSON serializer which was Json.NET. Admittedly I had to change the original to fit the requirements stated above.
An amazingly fast JSON serializer from Demis Bellot found at (http://www.servicestack.NET/mythz_blog/?p=344). The serializer speed is astonishing, although it does not support what is needed from the serializer. I have included it here as a measure of performance.
By popular demand and my previous ignorance about the Microsoft JSON implementation and thanks to everyone who pointed this out to me, I have added this here.
To use the code do the following:
// to serialize an object to string string jsonText = fastJSON.JSON.Instance.ToJSON(c); // to deserialize a string to an object var newobj = fastJSON.JSON.Instance.ToObject(jsonText);
The main class is JSON which is implemented as a singleton so it can cache type and property information for speed.
// you can set the defaults for the Instance which will be used for all calls JSON.Instance.UseOptimizedDatasetSchema = true; // you can control the serializer dataset schema JSON.Instance.UseFastGuid = true; // enable disable fast GUID serialization JSON.Instance.UseSerializerExtension = true; // enable disable the $type and $map inn the output // you can do the same as the above on a per call basis public string ToJSON(object obj, bool enableSerializerExtensions) public string ToJSON(object obj, bool enableSerializerExtensions, bool enableFastGuid) public string ToJSON(object obj, bool enableSerializerExtensions, bool enableFastGuid, bool enableOptimizedDatasetSchema) // Parse will give you a Dictionary<string,object> with ArrayList representation of the JSON input public object Parse(string json) // if you have disabled extensions or are getting JSON from other sources then you must specify // the deserialization type in one of the following ways public T ToObject<T>(string json) public object ToObject(string json, Type type)
JSON.Instance.SerializeNullValues = true; // enable disable null values to output public string ToJSON(object obj, bool enableSerializerExtensions, bool enableFastGuid, bool enableOptimizedDatasetSchema, bool serializeNulls)
For all those who requested why there is no support for type "X", I have implemented a open closed principal extension to fastJSON which allows you to implement your own routines for types not supported without going through the code.
To allow this extension you must compile with CUSTOMTYPE compiler directive as there is a performance hit associated with it.
public void main() { fastJSON.JSON.Instance.RegisterCustomType(typeof(TimeSpan), tsser, tsdes); // do some work as normal } private static string tsser(object data) { return ((TimeSpan)data).Ticks.ToString(); } private static object tsdes(string data) { return new TimeSpan(long.Parse(data)) }
All test were run on the following computer:
The tests were conducted under three different .NET compilation versions
The Excel screen shots below are the results of these test with the following descriptions:
The following is the basic test code template, as you can see it is a loop of 5 tests of what we want to test each done count time (1000 times). The elapsed time is written out to the console with tab formatting so you can pipe it to a file for easier viewing in an Excel spreadsheet.
int count = 1000; private static void fastjson_serialize() { Console.WriteLine(); Console.Write("fastjson serialize"); for (int tests = 0; tests < 5; tests++) { DateTime st = DateTime.Now; colclass c; string jsonText = null; c = CreateObject(); for (int i = 0; i < count; i++) { jsonText = fastJSON.JSON.Instance.ToJSON(c); } Console.Write("\t" + DateTime.Now.Subtract(st).TotalMilliseconds + "\t"); } }
The test data are the following classes which show the polymorphic nature we want to test. The "colclass" is a collection of these data structures. In the attached source files more exotic data structures like Hashtables, Dictionaries, Datasets etc. are included.
[Serializable()] public class baseclass { public string Name { get; set; } public string Code { get; set; } } [Serializable()] public class class1 : baseclass { public Guid guid { get; set; } } [Serializable()] public class class2 : baseclass { public string description { get; set; } } [Serializable()] public class colclass { public colclass() { items = new List<baseclass>(); date = DateTime.Now; multilineString = @" AJKLjaskljLA ahjksjkAHJKS AJKHSKJhaksjhAHSJKa AJKSHajkhsjkHKSJKash ASJKhasjkKASJKahsjk "; gggg = Guid.NewGuid(); //hash = new Hashtable(); isNew = true; done= true; } public bool done { get; set; } public DateTime date {get; set;} //public DataSet ds { get; set; } public string multilineString { get; set; } public List<baseclass> items { get; set; } public Guid gggg {get; set;} public decimal? dec {get; set;} public bool isNew { get; set; } //public Hashtable hash { get; set; } }
In this section we will see the performance results for exotic data types like datasets, hash tables, dictionaries, etc.. The comparison is between fastJSON and the BinaryFormatter as most of the other serializers can't handle these data types. These include the following:
As you can see from the above picture v1.4 is noticably faster. The speed boost make fastJSON faster than SerializerStack in all tests even on .net v3.5.
UseFastGuid = false
I did a lot of performance tuning with a profiler and here are my results:
Some reformatting was done to make the use of fastJSON easier in this release which will break some code but is ultimately better in the long run. To use the serializer in this version you can do the following :
// per call customization of the serializer string str = fastJSON.JSON.Instance.ToJSON(obj, new fastJSON.JSONParamters { EnableAnonymousTypes = true }); // using the parameters fastJSON.JSON.Instance.Parameters.UseExtensions = false; // set globally
This removes a lot of the ToJSON overloads and gives you more readable code.
Also in this release support for anonymous types has been added, this will give you a JSON string for the type, but deserialization is not possible at the moment since anonymous types are compiler generated.
DeepCopy has been added which allows you to create an exact copy of your objects which is useful for business application rollback/cancel semantics.
Finally got round to adding Unit Tests to the project (mostly because of some embarrassing bugs that showed up in the changes), hopefully the tests cover the majority of use cases, and I will add more in the future.
Also by popular demand you can now deseialize root level basic value types, Lists and Dictionaries. So you can use the following style code :
var o = fastJSON.JSON.Instance.ToObject<List<Retclass>>(s); // return a generic list var o = fastJSON.JSON.Instance.ToObject<Dictionary<Retstruct, Retclass>>(s); // return a dictionary
A breaking change in this version is the Parse() method now returns number formats as long and decimal not string values, this was necessary for array returns and compliance with the json format (keep the type information in the original json, and not loose it to strings). So the following code is now working :
List<int> ls = new List<int>(); ls.AddRange(new int[] { 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 }); var s = fastJSON.JSON.Instance.ToJSON(ls); var o = fastJSON.JSON.Instance.ToObject(s); // long[] {1,2,3,4,5,10}
Be aware that if you do not supply the type information the return will be longs not ints. To get what you expect use the following style code:
var o = fastJSON.JSON.Instance.ToObject<List<int>>(s); // you get List<int>
Check the unit test project for sample code regarding the above cases.
Microsoft in their infinate wisdom has removed some functionality which was in Silverlight4 from Silverlight5. So fastJSON will not build or work on Silverlight5.
In this release I have added a MonoDroid project file and fastJSON now compiles and works on Android devices running the excellent work done by Miguel de Icaza and his team at Xamarin. This is what Silverlight should have been and I am really excited about this as it will open a lot of opportunities one of which is the new RaptorDB.
My apologies to everyone regarding my misreading of the JSON standard regarding Unicode, my interpretation was that the output should be in ASCII format and hence all non ASCII characters should be in the \uxxxx format.
In this version you can control the output format with the UseEscapedUnicode parameter and all the strings will be in Unicode format (no \uxxxx), the default is true for backward compatibility.
After being contacted by James Newton King for a retest with his new version of Json.net which is v5r2, I redid the tests and here is the results (times are in milliseconds):
As you can see there are 5 test and the AVG column is the average of the last 4 tests so to exclude the startup of each library, the DIFF column is the difference between the two libraries and fastJSON being the base of the test.
Things to note :
By popular demand the support for dynamic objects has been added so you can do the following with fastJSON:
string s = "{\"Name\":\"aaaaaa\",\"Age\":10,\"dob\":\"2000-01-01 00:00:00Z\",\"inner\":{\"prop\":30}}"; dynamic d = fastJSON.JSON.Instance.ToDynamic(s); var ss = d.Name; var oo = d.Age; var dob = d.dob; var inp = d.inner.prop;
As of this version fastJSON can now handle deserializing parametric constructor classes without a default constructors, like:
public class pctor { public pctor(int a) // pctor() does not exist { } }
Now to do this fastJSON is using the FormatterServices.GetUninitializedObject(type) in the framework which essentially just allocates a memory region for your type and gives it to you as an obeject by passing all initializations including the constructor. While this is really fast, it has the unfortunate side effect of ignoring all class initialization like default values for properties etc. so you should be aware of this if you are restoring partial data to an object (if all the data is in json and matches the class structure then you are fine).
To control this you can set the ParametricConstructorOverride to true in the JSONParameters.
As of this version I fixed a design flaw since the start which was bugging me, namely the removal of the JSON.Instance singleton. This means you type less to use the library which is always a good thing, the bad thing is that you need to do a find replace in your code and the nuget package will not be drop in and you have to build with the new version.
Also I found a really simple and fast way to support circular reference object structures. So a complex structure like the following will serialize and deserialize properly ( the unit test is CircularReferences()):
var o = new o1 { o1int = 1, child = new o3 { o3int = 3 }, o2obj = new o2 { o2int = 2 } }; o.o2obj.parent = o; o.child.child = o.o2obj;
To do this fastJSON replaces the circular reference with :
{"$i" : number } // number is an index for the internal reference
also a $circular : true is added to the top of the json for the deserializer to know, so the above structure yields the following json :
$circular : true
{ "$circular" : true, "$types" : { "UnitTests.Tests+o1, UnitTests, Version=126.96.36.199, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null" : "1", "UnitTests.Tests+o2, UnitTests, Version=22.214.171.124, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null" : "2", "UnitTests.Tests+o3, UnitTests, Version=22.214.171.124, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null" : "3" }, "$type" : "1", "o1int" : 1, "o2obj" : { "$type" : "2", "o2int" : 2, "parent" : { "$i" : 1 } }, "child" : { "$type" : "3", "o3int" : 3, "child" : { "$i" : 2 } } }
After much request I have added the support for millisecond resolution to the DateTime serialization, while the JSON standard does not explicitly state the format but there seems to be general concensus about it. So if you enable the JSONParameters.DateTimeMilliseconds flag then you will get :
Important Note : when deserializing the above the resulting DateTime will not equal the original value since the DateTime object also has a Tick value which is not serialized and will be 0 so an object comparison will be false.
On a different note, I recently got a Raspberry Pi, installed mono on it and copied fastJSON on it, the results are below:
Raspberry Pi
This is quite incedible and says a lot for the mono team when by just coping my DLL files from a Windows system it works.
As a comparison I have added the results for my new dev notebook which has an i7 4702MQ and 8gb of ram below:
i7 4702MQ and 8gb
as you can see the Raspberry is ~100x slower, but still works.
In this version the parser has been optimized to skip properties not in the object but available in the json, for those times your data is from some where else and you only care about some of the properties. Previously fastJSON parsed all the properties from the json string and then populated the object you wanted, now the parser is smarter and will skip unwanted properties.
This feature works with the ToObect<T>() or ToObject(string, Type) generic interface where you supply the reuslting type, it will also work with general no typed case if the json string has $types defined in it.
ToObject(string, Type)
For maximum compatibilty this feature will be disabled on edge cases involving Dictionay<,> properties in other classes.
Some results on a 29Mb json file supplied by Marcos Kirchner for testing, the "full" suffix is to denote Deserialize<object>() or equivalent for each library which ensures reading all the properties:
on dotnet 4 full framework: Newtonsoft 629 ms NewtonsoftFull 3,437 ms Jil 343 ms JilFull 2,767 ms utf8 367 ms utf8Full 1,581 ms FastJson 194 ms FastJsonParse 1,154 ms
on dotnet core 3.1: Newtonsoft : 652 ms NewtonsoftFull : 3,455 ms SystemTextJson : 412 ms SystemTextJsonFull : 811 ms Jil : 364 ms JilFull : 2,988 ms FastJson : 283 ms FastJsonParse : 1,185 ms
The Microsoft json serializer is really good on .net core. fastJSON performs better on full framework for some reason.
You can check out previous versions of fastJSON here.
Dictionary<T, List<V>>
Dictionary<T, V[]>
JSONParameters.UseExtensions = false
JSONParameters.SerializeNullValues = false
public static properties
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double.NaN float.NaN
MinValue, MaxValue, NegativeInfinity, PositiveInfinity, Epsilon, NaN
ToObject(string json, Type type, JSONParameters par)
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[Serializable] public class MyDefinitionCollection : Collection<MyDefinition> { }
[fastJSON.DataMember(Name = "CosigneeNotifyType")] public CosigneeNotifyType? CosigneeNotifyType { get; set; }
DataMember(Name = "xxxxx", Type = typeof(int))
var dt = new DateTime(2021, 1, 10, 12, 0, 0, DateTimeKind.Utc); var js = JSON.ToJSON(dt); Console.WriteLine(JSON.ToObject<DateTime>(js, new JSONParameters() { UseUTCDateTime = true })); Console.WriteLine(JSON.ToObject<DateTime>(js, new JSONParameters() { UseUTCDateTime = false }));
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10.01.2021 12:00:00 - Expected to be in UTC 10.01.2021 15:00:00 - Expected to be in Local
Assert.AreEqual(dt.ToLocalTime().Hour, JSON.ToObject<DateTime>(js, new JSONParameters() { UseUTCDateTime = false }).Hour);
UseExtensions = true
[Serializable] public class TestObj { [fastJSON.DataMember(Name = "D")] //if you comment this line than it works fine public int SomeData { get; set; } = -1; public string ToJSON() { return JSON.ToJSON(this, new JSONParameters() { UseExtensions = false }); //if you set UseExtensions = true it works } public static TestObj FromJSON(string json) { return (TestObj)JSON.ToObject(json, typeof(TestObj), new JSONParameters() { UseExtensions = false }); } }
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Professional mold inspectors usually carry out three different tests which are evaluated in a state licensed lab. The first one is the indoor air quality control sample that is aimed at determining if the airborne levels are within the acceptable limits or are above the limit. The sample is collected by the use of an air pump and a spore trap. A cavity sample using a borescope is used to determine if above limit levels exist behind the walls. This sample is collected whenever signs of discoloration and moisture detection on the walls. Surface samples on the other hand are collected from any surface that shows signs of infestation. They are done by the use of a medical swab or tape lift and are aimed at determining the source of the airborne levels.
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One good thing about mold- it is microscopic. Even if you don't see it you have visible mold in your school. Mold is inatrually in the outside air. The question is whether you have allergens, toxigens, or pathogens in your house and the mold spore counts for
Seeing mold in the cracks and corners of your walls definitely means it is growing and spreading more spores. Keep in mind that mold may also grow in places you cannot see, such as in your ducts or between your walls. It may also form colonies so tiny they escape the eye. A few situations should make you look for any mold problems in your house.
Water damage
If your basement flooded, roof leaked, or a broken pipe sprayed water all over the kitchen, you need to inspect for mold. Any place that got wet and was not quickly dried (within 24 to 48 hours) could become contaminated by mold. Purchasing a new home. There is no way to know what kind of water damage may have happened in the house you are planning to buy. The only way to find out if mold is present is to do a mold inspection. After a house has been unoccupied. If a house has been closed up and unoccupied for months or years, humidity could have built up inside and caused mold to grow. This is especially a problem in warmer areas with high humidity. Dehumidifers remove mositure from the air while humidifers add moisture to the air. After mold remediation. If you have gone through the often expensive and difficult steps to deal with a mold problem, regular mold inspections are a good idea to make sure you really got rid of it all. You see some mold. If you notice some green, blue, black or white stuff growing in your house, do a mold inspection to make sure you find it all. It might not be restricted to one location.
As a rough guideline, a mold inspection costs about the same as a regular home inspection, the kind that is done when you purchase a new home. On average, mold inspection costs $300 to $400 for small to medium-sized houses (below 4,000 square feet). Above 4,000 square feet, the cost increases to the $700 to $900 range. Keep in mind that these costs are for inspection only and do not necessarily include testing. Skipping the unneeded #moldtesting can save you some money.
Mold Sampling Methods
Air sampling using a "spore trap" sampler. Considerable information can be obtained about the environment from which the air sample was taken. For example, determining the types and concentrations of mold spores and other particles in the sample. Surface sampling using a "tape-lift" method. This method can determine what molds are growing on a surface, if mold is present at sub-visible concentrations, or if mold spores have been settling out of the air in an unusual quantity.
After the inspection
If the mold inspection finds mold in your home, the next step is to make a remediation plan. This always begins with removing the source of the moisture that's allowing the mold to grow. If you fail to remove the moisture from the drywall, you can clean up all the mold and mold grows back. Then, hard surfaces can be scrubbed and washed. Soft surfaces like carpets or foam tiles have to be cut out and replaced. It is impossible to clean all the mold off of porous surfaces.
This can be a do-it-yourself job if the mold is only in a small area. If the mold contamination exceeds 10 square feet, the #EPA recommends calling in a contractor experienced in mold remediation. Mold can be dangerous, or at least unpleasant, to work with, especially for someone with allergies or asthma. That's why larger contaminations are better left to professionals with the correct safety gear and cleaning equipment.
Preventing mold
Getting rid of mold in your house can be a major task, and remediation can be expensive if the mold is widespread. The best tips environmental solutions mentioned by industrial hygiene experts for preventing mold growth from ever happening are:
- Repair leaks promptly. Whether it is a leak in your roof or a rusted out water pipe, fix leaks and keep moisture out of your house.
- Clean and dry things promptly. If your basement floods or condensation from your air-conditioner drips onto a carpet, dry everything out within 24 to 48 hours. Mold needs moisture to grow, so prompt drying is vital. Bleach isn't your enviornmental solution.
- Control humidity. Extremely humid air can provide enough moisture for mold to form on some surfaces. Use a dehumidifier in your basement and run air-conditioning when possible during the summer. Install vents in your kitchen and bathroom. This will keep humidity down and keep moisture under control.
Mold is a serious problem, and spotting mold contamination before it grows out of control can save you thousands of dollars. This makes the cost of a #moldinspection well worth a few hundred dollars when you are buying a new house. A Mold test, however, is not really worthwhile. The important thing is, if you see mold in your house, you need to get rid of it as soon as possible.
According to the EPA's a Brief Guide to Mold
- The key to mold control is moisture control
- It is important to begin drying flooded areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth
- There are many types of mold, and none of them will grow without moisture
What is Mold? - Blue Mound
Molds are tiny fungi that grow in damp indoor environment. Unlike plants that require photosynthesis to grow, molds survive by producing enzymes onto the raw material they are occupying and then soaking up the degraded remains of that matter. Because molds don't require a high level of nutrients to endure they can grow on almost any organic matter, from foodstuff to paper products.
Why Should It Be Removed?
Lots of people will establish mold health issues like rhinorrhea, throat irritation, allergy to the spores caused by big mold colonies. If an individual touches a mold nest in anyway, there is the possibility they might establish a type of dermatophytes, like athlete's foot or jock itch. Mycotoxins are liquid or gaseous compounds produced by many mold nests and are considered a few of the most toxic chemicals on the planet. If this is ingested, both people in addition to animals can get seriously ill. This is why prompt attention and mold clean-up is required.
How to Stop Mold Growth in House
Given the climate in Blue Mound area, the following guide will assist you in having a more healthy environment.
- Control moisture. Keep the humidity level under 60 percent.
- Dry up wet materials quickly. It only takes mold two days to grow.
- Clean, disinfect, and dry surfaces prone to mold growth. A vapor steam cleaner may .
- Repair leaks. Replace dilapidated old pipes. Fix leaks on the roof, walls, and foundation of the house. Unclog HVAC units drain regularly.
- Dry items thoroughly before storing them.
- Improve airflow at home. Start with opening closet doors more frequently and moving furniture far from walls to providing better ventilation to confined spaces. The more windows you can open, the better.
- Monitor your basement's ventilation. Set up a foundation drain, put in a dehumidifier, insulate walls, set up a thermal plane, and let the entire room dry.
Mold or mould, also sometimes referred to as mildew, is a fungal growth that develops on wet materials. Mold is a natural part of the environment and plays an important part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees; indoors, mold growth should be avoided.
Mold inspection is, for the most part, a visual inspection of a house. A typical mold inspection involves the mold inspector providing emergency services talking to the property owner about any areas where they have seen mold, or where there have been moisture problems or water damage in the past.
How Can I Tell If I Have a Mold Outbreak?
A professional mold inspection service can assist you figure out if mold has actually resided in your house or office. Mold spores are quickly spotted, even in smaller sized colonies, and sometimes put off a musky, earthy smell. If parts of your building are cool, dark, and damp, you can be pretty sure you have mold growing there.
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3/11/11 Indonesia (CDN) — Human rights and Christian leaders said a West Java court's light sentence for Islamic extremists who injured a church pastor and an elder will encourage more violence and religious intolerance.
After those involved in the Sept. 12, 2010 clubbing of the Rev. Luspida Simanjuntak and the stabbing of elder Hasian Lumbantoruan Sihombing of the Batak Christian Protestant Church (Huria Kristen Batak Protestan, or HKBP) in Ciketing received sentences of only five to seven months, the Setara Institute for Democracy and Peace released a statement asserting that the judges' panel was acting under pressure from Muslim extremists.
"The public will think that violence, intolerance, and obstruction of worship are part of their religious worship and duties," the institute stated regarding the Feb. 24 sentences.
After prosecutors decided to file minor charges citing "insufficient evidence" for assault charges, the judges issued verdicts that have injured people's sense of justice, and the light sentences set a "rotten" precedent for strengthening the rule of law in Indonesia, according to the institute.
"Specifically, the verdict neither is a deterrent nor does it educate the public that violent acts in the name of religion are serious matters," according to the Setara statement.
Saor Siagian, attorney for the church, told Compass that the facts of the case had shown that the assailants should have been charged with joint assault under Section 170 of Indonesia's penal code, which could have resulted in sentences of five to nine years. Instead, prosecutors opted to charge them only with maltreatment under Section 351.
The alleged planner of the attack, Murhali Barda, head of the Bekasi chapter of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), received a sentence of only five months and 15 days for "disorderly conduct" (Section 335) even though he should have been prosecuted for incitement and joint assault, Siagian said.
"The trial brought to light facts that pointed toward incitement by Murhali Barda via Facebook, text messages, and orders to the defendants to attack the congregation of HKBP on Sept. 12, 2010 at Ciketing," said Siagian. "If he had been charged with Section 170 he would have been facing a five-to-nine-year sentence, and Section 160 [incitement] carries a six-year sentence. These are both felonies."
Judges of the State Court in Bekasi, West Java handed down a seven-month sentence to Adji Ahmad Faisal, who stabbed church elder Sihombing; the prosecutor had asked for sentence of 10 months. Ade Firman, who clubbed Pastor Simanjuntak hard enough to send her to the hospital for treatment, was given a six-month sentence; prosecutors had requested an eight-month sentence. Two under-age defendants were found guilty and turned over to their parents.
Along with Barda of the FPI, eight other defendants received sentences of five months and 15 days: Ismail, Dede Tri Sutrisna, Panca Rano, Khaerul Anwar, Nunu Nurhadi, Roy Karyadi, Kiki Nurdiansyah, Suprianto and one identified only as Ismail; prosecutors had asked for six-month sentences.
During the trial, 100 members of the FPI demonstrated in front of the courthouse, demanding that Barda and the others be immediately released. As each sentence was read out, the demonstrators shouted "Allahu Akbar [God is greater]."
The lawyer for Barda, Shalih Mangara Sitompul, said the verdicts brought about peace between both parties. His client was found guilty of incidents that took place on Aug. 1 and 8, 2010, he said, questioning why the Sept. 12 attack became the basis for criminal prosecution as Barda did not even encounter Pastor Simanjuntak on that date.
Sitompul said he would appeal the verdict.
Pastor Simanjuntak said the light sentences showed that the state was unable to fully enforce the law.
"This country is more afraid of the masses than standing for justice," she said. "That's what happened in the state court in Bekasi. With heavy hearts we accept the verdict."
The stabbing victim, Sihombing, said that he was not surprised by the light sentences.
"The verdicts were not just, but I don't know what else to do," he said. "I've just got to accept things."
Indonesia is a country that follows the rule of law, he said, and therefore it is not right to give a light sentence for stabbing.
"Even so, as a Christian and elder of the congregation, I have forgiven the person who attacked me," he said.
Attorney Siagian said the sentences will fail to act as a deterrent.
"It passively encourages future violence in the name of religion by radical groups against minorities – not only against the HKBP church, but also against citizens in other areas," he said. "Also, the verdict shows that the judge sides with those who committed violent acts in the name of religion, and it is a threat to pluralism and diversity in Indonesia."


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Also, clear gifs, which may be set by a third party, are used on pages to track sales, which may result from our Internet advertising campaigns and banner advertisements appearing on other web sites. In order to track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, aggregate data pertaining to the dollar amount spent, items purchased, and campaign the customer responded to, is sent to third party servers for the purpose of tracking which sales resulted from specific advertising campaigns and to track conversion sales coming from banner advertisements. No individually identifiable data is sent to third party servers, only data that reflects that a sale occurred. If Customers would like to opt-out of these e-mails, they should see the Opt-out section.
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Access to the data is assigned to specific individuals in order to maintain strict control over access. We do not grant general access to data within VentnorBeautySupply.com and, except as set forth in this Privacy Statement, access to data is not granted to parties outside VentnorBeautySupply.com. We also verify the identity of the persons accessing the data by using a login name and password. In addition, login session times-out after a period of time to prevent unauthorized use.
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Only authorized personnel have access to restricted data. Access to sensitive data such as customer financial information is revoked in a timely manner for employees who change function or resign.
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We implement full database backups to establish data consistency and integrity. We also grant Customers access to their information in order to verify that the data is still accurate and has not been modified or corrupted.
Data are stored on our secure server and backed up to tape. Such data are stored to the extent required by state, federal and local laws. Our web servers are located in a secure and environmentally controlled room/location. Backups are automated and scheduled using industry-standard net backup software and backup tapes are continuously stored in a secure location off-site.
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Sometimes it may seem like your skin is impossible to manage, especially when you wake up and find a huge zit on your nose or a cold sore at the corner of your mouth. The good news is that there are ways to prevent and treat common skin problems. Here are some tips.
A pimple starts when the pores in the skin get clogged with a type of oil called sebum, which normally lubricates the skin and hair. Acne is common during puberty when hormones go into overdrive, causing the skin to make too much sebum. Because many oil-producing glands are on the forehead, nose, and chin, this area — the T-zone — is where a person is most prone to pimples.
Here are some tips to help prevent breakouts and clear them up as fast as possible:
If you're concerned about acne, talk to a dermatologist. Dermatologists offer a range of treatments that help to prevent and acne scars. A dermatologist can help you find the treatment method that's best for you and can also give you lots of useful tips for dealing with acne and caring for your skin type. Some salons and spas have trained skin specialists, called estheticians, who can offer advice and skin care treatments.
We all know we need to protect our skin from the sun's harmful rays. Of course, it's impossible to avoid the sun — who wants to hide indoors when it feels so great to get outside? And the sun's not all bad, anyway: Sunlight helps our bodies create vitamin D. So follow these tips when you're outdoors to help manage sun exposure:
Cold sores usually show up as tender blisters on the lips. They are caused by a type of herpes virus (HSV-1, which most often is not sexually transmitted) so they are contagious from person to person. Once you get this virus it stays in your body, meaning you'll probably get cold sores every now and then throughout your life.
Here are ways you can help prevent cold sores from making an appearance (or reappearance if you've had them in the past):
If you do have a cold sore, here are some tips for keeping yourself comfortable:
Usually, cold sores go away on their own after a week or two. But if you get them often or they're a problem, talk to your doctor or dermatologist, who may be able to prescribe medicine to ease symptoms and shorten the time cold sores last.
Eczema is a condition that causes skin to become red, itchy, and dry. If you have eczema, you might notice that you are prone to getting itchy rashes — especially in places like where your elbows and knees bend or on your neck and face. The symptoms of eczema can vary from person to person.
Though you can't cure eczema forever, you can take steps to prevent it from flaring:
If you're having trouble managing your eczema, talk to a dermatologist, who can suggest ways to better control it.
Warts are tiny skin infections caused by viruses of the human papilloma virus (HPV) family. There's no way to prevent warts, other than avoiding contact with people who have them. But if you do get them, don't rub, pick, or scratch them because you can spread the virus and get new warts.
Some over-the-counter medicines containing special acids can help get rid of warts, but it's always a good idea to see your doctor before trying one. If you find warts in your genital area, you should see your doctor, who can recommend the best treatment for that sensitive area.
Another type of wart-like viral infection is molluscum contagiosum. (It's not as scary as its name sounds!) Like warts, it can spread through scratching and sexual contact.
Fine white or purplish lines on the skin called stretch marks are common in most teens. Stretch marks form when the tissue under your skin is pulled by rapid growth or stretching, like during puberty. Stretch marks usually fade on their own over time. Talk to a dermatologist if you're concerned about them.
Healthy skin is about more than just good looks; it's essential to our survival. So keep your skin glowing with the right skin care techniques and by eating well and getting lots of exercise.
Reviewed by: Patrice Hyde, MD
Date Reviewed: Feb 2, 2022
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Free shipping to mainland Portugal over 150€
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For orders within Portuguese territory, a pick up option will be available, where the items can be collected at our stores in Porto and Lisbon. Orders made using this option will receive an e-mail notification once they are ready to be picked up at the chosen location.
We require up to 3 working days to process your order before dispatching to our courier.
We use CTT Portugal to deliver our orders and ship worldwide.
Order Tracking
You will be sent a shipping confirmation e-mail as soon as your order has been processed, with your tracking ID.
Take note that multi-product orders could be shipped and delivered separately.
If you have any trouble tracking your order, let us know so we can try to help.
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- Produces a thick lather which cleanses just the right amount and rinses clean.
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- Please check the delivery estimate before adding a product to the cart. This is displayed for every product on the website.
- Available shipping methods and charges will be displayed at the time of checkout, depending on your exact location.
- All customers are entitled to a return window of 14 days, starting from the date of delivery of the product(s).
- Customers are advised to read our return policy for details of the return process, eligibility, refunds as well as cancellations or exchanges.
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Top 5 errors new nurses make
The need to have new nurses ready for practice upon graduation is the goal of every educational program. However, 75% of new nurses report committing a medical error in their first year.
Globally, the healthcare industry is experiencing a shortage of qualified clinical care providers. This is especially evident in the nursing sector. Hospitals, often faced with the pressures of meeting financial mandates, are reducing nursing staff ratios which leave nurses feeling overburdened. In addition, in recent years, the field of nursing has changed. Nurses are expected to have increased skill sets and responsibilities as today's patient populations require increasingly complex care. However, a lack of clinical practice time does not prepare nurses to meet the challenges of today's healthcare environment.
Nurses are in high demand all over the world, and the demand continues to increase. Globally, the need for nurses is increasing as the aging population is estimated to require roughly 50% of all healthcare resources by 2020. Nursing shortage numbers are critical, with at least 10 million new nurses needed worldwide.
At this time of change and challenge, not only more but better prepared nurses are essential to meet the needs of the changing landscape of healthcare. Educators need to be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors to create and deliver experiential learning encounters that promote reflective practice and result in measureable outcomes.
Increasingly, the use of simulation-based education has been adopted to enhance or supplement classroom learning and clinical experiences. Simulation can also be used for student remediation on selected skills, to assess students' clinical competencies and decision-making skills, and to orient students to clinical challenges that they may not encounter directly or regularly, but for which they need to be prepared. Simulation can be used to accelerate the transition to practice, to improve onboarding efficiency, to enhance professional training programs, and ultimately, to help improve patient outcomes.
The largest and most comprehensive study examining the use of simulation by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) found that up to 50 percent simulation was effectively substituted for traditional clinical experience in all core courses across the prelicensure nursing curriculum.
The nursing profession has expanded its scope, responsibility, skills and education and as a result different ways of developing competence are required. A growing body of research suggests that educating faculty to implement best practices in simulation is essential to a successful program.
Through simulation-based learning, students can experience successes and mistakes while gaining the necessary confidence in a safe environment. When applied in actual care settings, in-situ simulation promotes training efficiency by utilizing the team's real environment protocol, processes, and equipment that the team uses every day. By including low-frequency, high-acuity simulation events in a healthcare professional's training, students learn to calmly and accurately care for patients in high-risk situations. Simulation-based education can help educate, train, and onboard high quality nurses efficiently, while reducing skills deficiencies and providing tools to help address the nursing gaps to help save more lives.
"To confront the challenges facing today's nurses, nurse educators are exploring innovative ways to increase students' clinical diagnostic skills by increasingly designing, using, and implementing simulations as an essential part of the educational experience."
Pamela R. Jeffries
Dean, George Washington University School of Nursing
Designed with nurses in mind, our nursing solutions focus on the identification of learning objectives that can be achieved with simulation. Once the appropriate learning objectives are established, content is defined to support the objectives. Finally, the right tool or tools are recommended to implement the simulation experience. Based on the most current nursing curricula, we have integrated extensive customer feedback to ensure we meet the specific needs of our users. Laerdal is committed to supporting nursing programs with the tools, support and service necessary to help our customers achieve their goals and help save more lives.


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Report on Tungurahua (Ecuador) — 2 August-8 August 2006
Smithsonian Institution / US Geological Survey
Weekly Volcanic Activity Report, 2 August-8 August 2006
Managing Editor: Sally Sennert.
Please cite this report as:
Global Volcanism Program, 2006. Report on Tungurahua (Ecuador) (Sennert, S, ed.). Weekly Volcanic Activity Report, 2 August-8 August 2006. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.
1.467°S, 78.442°W; summit elev. 5023 m
All times are local (unless otherwise noted)
According to the Instituto Geofísico, on 1 August a pyroclastic flow from Tungurahua that traveled an unstated distance W left deposits an estimated 50 m thick consisting largely of blocks and ash. On 2 August, a small lahar that traveled NW caused the closing of a highway. Strombolian activity was observed at night on 3 August. Small explosions were registered during 3-7 August. On 6 August, light ash fall was reported ~8 km SW in the town of Manzano.
Geological Summary. Tungurahua, a steep-sided andesitic-dacitic stratovolcano that towers more than 3 km above its northern base, is one of Ecuador's most active volcanoes. Three major edifices have been sequentially constructed since the mid-Pleistocene over a basement of metamorphic rocks. Tungurahua II was built within the past 14,000 years following the collapse of the initial edifice. Tungurahua II collapsed about 3,000 years ago and produced a large debris-avalanche deposit to the west. The modern glacier-capped stratovolcano (Tungurahua III) was constructed within the landslide scarp. Historical eruptions have all originated from the summit crater, accompanied by strong explosions and sometimes by pyroclastic flows and lava flows that reached populated areas at the volcano's base. Prior to a long-term eruption beginning in 1999 that caused the temporary evacuation of the city of Baños at the foot of the volcano, the last major eruption had occurred from 1916 to 1918, although minor activity continued until 1925.
Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN)


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Don't Dread the Vet. Cat-Calming Strategies to Make Visits Easier on Everyone
Published on July 18, 2011
Cats are the most popular pets, but you sure wouldn't know it by looking around the veterinarian's waiting room.
Americans share their homes with 84 million cats and 72 million dogs, according to the American Pet Products Association. At the nation's veterinary hospitals, though, dogs take most of the appointment slots and get most of the wellness care. A recent Bayer Veterinary Care Usage Study revealed a third of pet cats did not see a veterinarian in the preceding year at all.
The biggest reason cats are shortchanged when it comes to their health is that people don't like catching them, putting them in carriers, and dealing with the difficult behavior of fearful cats. So what can be done?
Some Clinics Are Becoming More Cat Friendly
The lack of preventive care for cats means making these pets happier has become a high priority for many veterinarians. Veterinary behaviorists have been helping veterinarians design facilities and protocols to make cat visits less stressful for all, including dogs, pet owners, and hospital staff. You'll see a lot of changes in the years to come, as veterinary clinics and hospitals begin to handle feline patients with greater knowledge of feline behavior.
The use of pheromones is one such change. When I'm practicing, I wear so much of the synthetic cat pheromone called Feliway (a version of feline facial pheromones, which relax cats) that it's more like aftershave to me.
What You Can Do
As veterinarians work to make their practices fear free and feline friendly, there's a lot you can do to help your cat relax when it's time to see the doctor. The American Academy of Feline Practitioners offers new guidelines. Here are the main points.
- Get your cat used to being handled. Be patient and build up your cat's tolerance for handling. Make sessions short and reward your cat with treats or the kind of petting she enjoys, such as under the chin.
- Choose a cat-friendly carrier. Find a carrier that opens from the front and top or that opens from the front and unclips easily to allow the entire top to come off so the cat can remain on her bedding in the bottom part.
- Make your cat's carrier part of the furniture. If the only time your cat sees a carrier is when he's headed to the vet, he can't relax inside. Leave the carrier out and place soft bedding inside. If your cat likes treats, give them to him inside the carrier. Spray Feliway liberally in the carrier. It's kumbaya in a can.
- Locate your cat the day before a veterinary visit and don't let him out to disappear. Let the vet's office know in advance that your cat is uncomfortable with veterinary visits so they can prepare.
- If your cat has freaked out at the veterinary office before, ask your veterinarian for medication to calm your cat's anxiety. If your cat becomes car sick, discuss a medication for that as well.
- Make sure the carrier is belted safely into your car to minimize movement, and put a towel over the carrier to block the view.
- Try to remain calm and positive. Your anxiety will make your cat's worse.
A Final Note
If you have more than one cat, prevent post visit aggression by leaving the cat who's been to the veterinarian in his carrier when you get home. Watch for problems. If all seems well, open the door to the carrier but don't force your cat out and don't force the cats to interact. Let time — and more Feliway — ease the stress of reintroduction.
This article was written by a Veterinarian.