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A Night To Remember4 Reviews
At school theres gonna be a dance for the seniors and when a boy gos will he get to dance with the person he wants to? Valentines Special!
Anyways I hope you like it. Ashley Tisdale's song 'Kiss the Girl' is in it. IT'S ADDICTIVE!
The Kiss
It was a Thursday morning for Jay, as his class piled into the hall for the assembly.
'Now as you all know, tomorrow it is the school disco,' spoke the schools principal, Mr. Cullen, 'I expect all of you to be on your best behavior, as other schools will be coming. I expect all of you to be there, with a partner. Now don't get scared about asking a girl or a boy. It's okay if they reject, that just means you won't be going with the girl or boy of your dreams,' he trailed off talking about using your manners, having your hair in it's best condition, how your shoes must be shining.....blah, blah, blah and he was almost asleep when he was tapped on his shoulder by someone,
'haaa...ma,' Jay slurred, trying to slap away the hand. Then he heard several giggles and laughs, and when Jay heard that, he opened his eyes slightly, 'wha?' and then he saw the angry face of his homeroom teacher, Mr. George, Jay then bolted upright, only to face something worse. All of the people in his year were laughing at him, even including his best friend, Archie.
'Okay mister!' said his angered teacher crossly, 'If you think I am just going to let you sleep through this WHOLE assembly, you must have mistaken me for someone else, let's say your little friend called Archie. At that moment, Archie suddenly stopped laughing,
'You little,' Archie said to his teacher, his teacher turned around. He was about to continue, until he saw Jay slowly shaking his head,
'Mr. Archie, do you have something to say,' the teacher said menacingly,
'No sir, I was just going to tell Jay off,' Archie told the teacher, 'Very well then, Mr. Archie,' the teacher mumbled, Jay slapped his forehead,
'Archie you dufus,' thought Jay,
'Jay, as a punishment, I will have to make you bring back all of the chairs during the next break,' his teacher announced,
'WHAT?!' thought Jay.
'Yes, sir,' Jay muttered, just then the bell for the break went off and everyone rushed out of the hall off to the cafeteria. Jay paced over to the chairs. There were about 30 people in his homeroom. He picked the chairs up one by one and slowly brought them back to his class.
When he was finally done, lunch was about finished but Jay would still have time to eat one thing. Jay felt tired and weak, so he limped over to the cafeteria, with his eyes barely open. He looked over his shoulder to see if anyone was there and.....
'Owww,' Jay fell onto his back and rubbed it, he still had his eyes closed until he heard someone groan. Jay opened his eyes and saw a girl, it was Theresa. She was one of the popular girls, she wasn't stuck up or anything. She was actually nice, she sits with Atlanta mostly at break. And you know what? Jay liked Theresa. He stood up and saw lots of books scattered around Theresa. Theresa was trying to get up, but always somehow ending up on the floor. Jay thought she was really beautiful but then he mentally kicked himself once he had realized what he had just said. He shook his head and offered her his hand,
'Ummmm, do you need.... some help,' he said, he was absolutely positive she would decline but was struck when a warm hand grabbed his and pulled on it, nearly causing Jay to collapse on the floor.
'Yeah,' said Theresa slowly. Jay just stood there,
'Uhhh.....Jay?' whispered Theresa, and waved her hand in front of his face. Jay immediately got out of his position,
'Oh,' he said dumbly,
'And...,' continued Theresa, she looked down at his hand. Which for a matter of fact, was still holding Theresa's hand.
Jay took his hand away from hers as if he had had an electric shot,
'Sorry,' Jay blushed, Theresa had her head turned so she didn't see him blush for which Jay was grateful for, but only had her head turned because she was also blushing, Jay bent down and started picking up Theresa's books and was soon joined by Theresa. When he had as many as he could carry in his hands, he walked over to Theresa,
'Uhhhh......is your...back still hurting?' Jay asked,
'No,' smiled Theresa, and with that he walked away. He soon heard a giggle behind him,
'Jay?' giggled Theresa,
'Yeah?' Jay said and turned to look at her,
'My books....?' Theresa said shyly, Jay looked down at his hands and saw he was still carrying Theresa's books. So he quickly jogged over to Theresa and handed her the books,
'Thanks,' murmured Theresa, she looked at Jay and did one last smile before walking away.
By now it was already home time, and Jay rushed out of the school, happy to be free from that all day prison,
'JAY!' called Archie as he tried to keep up with Jay, who was walking abnormally fast, and after having to bring back all the chairs? Something was up with Jay.
The rest of the day passed so quickly to Jay, because all he was thinking of was Theresa,
'Wha? Oh, hi Archie,' Jay said happily, as his friend puffed as he had been trying, Jay was walking slowly now,
'Why are you so happy, I mean you had to carry all those chairs back in and all that.
'What do you mean, Archie,' asked Jay holding back a smile,
'Jay,' glared Archie,
'Nothing, okay?' smiled Jay,
'Jay, you better tell me or I am going to march right up to Theresa and tell her you like her!' threatened Archie,
Jay stopped in his tracks and turned to face his friend,
'Fine!' said a frustrated Jay, so Jay trailed off about what happened with Theresa, when he had finished Archie was smiling,
'What?' asked Jay,
'You should ask her to the dance,' insisted Archie,
'No! I mean, if I did she would probably say no,' Jay protested,
'You never know unless you try,' replied Archie,
'I know,' said Jay, 'But if she says no, I'll feel really bad,'
'I'm with you Jay,' mumbled Archie, and with that they both walked home in silence.
And before you know it it's the dance
The day of the dance passed with the easiest of ease, to Jay it seemed like it,
Math's: Boring
P.E.: Okay
Science: Boring
Art: Boring
History: Boring
Every time Jay thought about the dance he turned to a shy, small-talk person. Archie didn't even notice this, he was so caught up in talking about how he should ask Atlanta. When Jay got home it was time to get ready as the dance was at 6:00 till 8:00. Once at home he had a quick shower He just put on a blue T-shirt and jeans, and made his way to school.
He met Archie at the entrance, he was wearing his usual shoes, jeans and a dark blue hoodie, not really different from his usual style. They both walked into the gym, which had been transferred into a totally different place. They had a stage where big speakers were belting out loud hip-hop music. There were balloons every where and a food table filled with party food ZM drools there were seats at the back for people who weren't dancing, Jay turned and faced Archie they both nodded and made their way over to the seats at the back. But first Jay got some punch.
'So dude, did Atlanta say yes?' Jay asked eagerly,
Archie grinned,
'Yep,' he said casually, they trailed off talking about what bands might be playing, what they thought Atlanta was going to wear (all Archie). Jay suddenly stopped talking when the door opened and in walked Theresa......and her friends Atlanta and Danielle,
But Jay was mainly focused on Theresa as well as all the other boys and found himself staring at her. She was as beautiful as ever. Her hair was in a low side ponytail and had big silver hoop earings that matched her dress which was a knee high white dress, bare back and a v-neck cut line. She was beautiful.
'Wow,' said Jay
There you see her
Sitting there across the way
She don't got a lot to say
But there's something about her
And you don't know why
But you're dying to try
You wanna kiss the girl.
She saw Jay, their eyes locked and she did a shy smile. He had turned shy again,
'Ask her to dance,' insisted Archie,
'No!' replied Jay, 'She wouldn't want to,'
Yes, you want her
Look at her, you know you do
It's possible she wants you too
There's one way to ask her
It don't take a word, not a single word
Go on and kiss the girl (kiss the girl)
She smiled at him again,
'GO ON JAY!' insisted Archie
'No! I can tell she wouldn't want to. Theresa saw Jay again and Jay looked to the floor, still smiling.
'Go on,' insisted Archie,
Jay looked up and smiled at Theresa again who smiled back and giggled, then Jay looked at the ground
Jay didn't see this but Theresa was grinning at Jay. When Jay looked up, he saw Theresa turn away,
'Go!' said Archie and gave Jay a push...
Jay sighed a 'she's not gonna want to' sigh and looked at her again
My oh my
Looks like the boy's too shy
Ain't gonna kiss the girl
Ain't that sad
it's such a shame
Too bad, you're gonna miss the girl
go on and kiss the girl (kiss the girl)
'Go on!' pushed Archie, 'if she says yes than it'll be great, and I think she will,' he gestured his hands towards her. Jay sighed, defeated, and thought about how he was gonna do it.
'YES!' yelled Archie happily,
Now's your moment
Floating in a blue lagoon
Boy, you better do it soon
The time will be better
She don't say a word
And she won't say a word
Until you kiss the girl (kiss the girl)
'Now's the moment,' thought Jay, and put down his punch,
He slowly made his way up to her, and was going to tap on her shoulder when...
My oh my
Looks like the boy's too shy
Ain't gonna kiss the girl
Ain't that sad
it's such a shame
Too bad, you're gonna miss the girl
But just before Jay was going to tap on her shoulder, she was carried away with her friends. Archie was watching and went ballistic, I mean he was right behind her,
'No!' Archie mouthed and punched the air with his fist. Another time Jay.
Don't be scared
You better be prepared
Go on and kiss the girl
Don't stop now
Don't try to hide it how
You wanna kiss the girl
Go on and kiss the girl
'Man...,' thought Jay, he looked down at the floor and sighed. He looked up at her retreating back and shook his head,
'Well, stuff happens,' thought Archie, and smiled reassuringly and his dumbfound friend.
(kiss the girl)
(oh, ohnoo..)
(kiss the girl, kiss the girl)
He walked back to his friend and sat down again,
'Next time, Jay,' said Archie sympathetically, Jay smiled and finished off what was left of his drink.
Lalalala, Lalalala
Go on and kiss the girl
Lalalala, Lalalala
Go on and kiss the girl
When Jay had finished of his drink he made his way over to the food table to refill his cup. He lifted the ladle, but almost dropped it when he suddenly got tapped on the back, Jay turned around and almost tripped over when he saw who was standing behind him. It was Theresa!
'Theresa!' Jay nearly shouted, he was to surprised to talk normally.
'Hi,' said Theresa shyly, 'Uh...I wanted to know if you would like to dance with me later or something?' Theresa was trying really hard to hide her cheeks. Jay was hyperventilating, why did she ask! He thought she was to popular. Jay was lost in thought when a hand was waved in front of his face. Jay quickly snapped out of his trance.
'It's okay if you don't want to,' said Theresa looking a little disappointed, but continued to smile.
'No, um.. I'd love to,' Jay said scratching the back of his neck, Theresa's face immediately brightened up.
'Great!' Theresa said happily, smiling at Jay.
Her friends came up behind her and put their arms around their friend, they were giggling while Theresa smiled at Jay as she was hauled away. Jay was lost in a trance again but snapped out of it......again, when his best friend Archie came up behind him and was beaming widely at his love-struck friend and pulled him at the arm away to the seats.
My oh myyyyy
Looks like the boy's too shy
Ain't gonna kiss the girl
'You got Theresa to dance with you!' shouted Archie not believing his own words.
'I know you may not believe this but......I didn't ask her, she asked me,' said Jay.
'Oh yeah right,' Archie said doubtfully. But little did they know Theresa could hear and was listening to this little conversation of theirs. She decided to help Jay, so she walked over to the two and faced Jay.
'Uh...do you want to dance now, like I had asked,' pointed out Theresa and turned her head towards the dance floor.
'Sure,' said Jay automatically, both their cheeks were burning up, but Jay looked at Archie in an 'I told you so' way but Archie was embarrassed and looked away. Trying to be nonchalant but he did not succeed and sighed at his mistake. Theresa and Jay walked onto the dance floor hand in hand.
Ain't that sad
it's such a shame
Too bad, you're gonna miss the girl
And before you know it, Jay and Theresa are dancing enthusiastically to the bouncy music. Smiling at each other laughing, giggling and nearly falling over. They were having loads of fun, it's a shame that the dance was almost over Jay thought. Jay wanted to make this night go on forever and so did Theresa. Archie was dancing with Atlanta and Theresa's other friend Danielle was dancing with a guy called Herry.
Lalalala, Lalalala
(Go on and kiss the girl)
Go on and kiss that girl!
Lalalala, Lalalala
Jay put his arms on her waist and lifted her off the floor, Theresa almost screamed and immediately put her arms around his neck. Jay laughed and twirled her around in a circle with his arms wrapped around her waist securely. The bottom part of Theresa's dress was flaring around as she got whirled around the dance floor. Jay put her on the ground a moment later. They were both very dizzy and that caused Theresa to almost collapse to the floor but was caught by a chuckling Jay. They walked to a table and sat down in the seats side by side. Laughing their heads off, they soon stopped and looked in each others eyes. They leaned in......
Lalalala, Lalalala
(Go on and kiss the girl)
Go on and kiss the girl
And leaned in more, so close that Jay could almost count her eyelashes...
Lalalala, Lalalala
(Go on and kiss the girl)
Go on and kiss the girl
And leaned in so close that their lips were forced to touch. Theresa had her eyes closed as a magical sensation ran up and down his spine. They sat their in silence. But they must've sat there fir a while because soon Theresa's friends came over and tapped her on the shoulder and started asking questions eagerly. Theresa didn't even notice this, she was to caught up in what had just happened that everything else seemed like pure silence to her. She stared straight into Jay eyes and giggled.
Her friend soon got fed up with trying to talk to their friend. They sighed, 'Come on Theresa,' they chorused
And pulled at their friend's arm. Theresa stood up and smiled at Jay,
'Thanks,' Theresa smiled at Jay and walked out of the gym, out the school doors and drove off with her friends. Jay stood there, love-struck. To him, it was defiantly a night to remember.
Kiss the girl
(Kiss the girl)
Go on and kiss the girl
I hoped you liked it! This was a VERY late Valentines Special. Anyways hope every human and animal had a nice Valentines Day.
Adios Amigos!


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Beaumont shot 7-of-11 from the field for Elon (8-8, 1-1 SoCon), which snapped a two-game losing streak. Lucas Troutman tallied 13 points, seven rebounds and three blocks, while Ryan Winters (14 points) and Jack Isenbarger (12) were both solid in reserve roles.
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Elon dominated the first half, outshooting ASU from the field, 65.4 percent to 28.6 percent, as it carried a comfortable 35-20 lead into intermission.
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With a slight edge in recent playoff experience and a big one with home ice – where the host team won every game during the season series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning – the Penguins didn't expect to come out and be dominated in the first-ever playoff period at CONSOL Energy Center Wednesday.
But that's exactly how it played out, with the Bolts racking up 14 shots to the Penguins' 10 and Pittsburgh lucky to get that – and even more fortunate to get out of the frame with no score, largely thanks to the excellence of netminder Marc-Andre Fleury.
"Fleury was outstanding; there's no question about it," said Lightning head coach Guy Boucher. "I just saw some of the replays and still can't believe he made some of those saves."
"We were battling a little bit of nerves, but Flower kept us in it," said winger Arron Asham. "He's been doing it all year for us."
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma took the first intermission as an opportunity to settle his troops. And, from the start of the second period, the Penguins looked like a different team. They came out firing – not only outshooting the Bolts, 18-7, but attempting a total of 34 in the frame. Beginning with an early power play 3:13 into the second, Pittsburgh started to throw pucks at the net regardless of the shooter's angle or distance. Rebounds went right back to the net without pausing to overthink.
"In the second period, our power play really changed the momentum. It got momentum going our way and [got] the building going," Bylsma said. "They had a lot of zone time, they were hunting pucks, had a lot of really good looks at the net. And I thought that was a building point for our team."
Although the Penguins still hadn't put anything past Tampa Bay netminder Dwayne Roloson by the end of the period, the pressure in the offensive zone forced the Bolts into penalties that, by the end of the game, would end up giving the Penguins a 6-to-1 power play advantage.
"That killed us," Boucher said. "We had momentum, but we lost it. You can't expect to score goals if you're in the penalty box and, in the second period, a lot of my offensive players didn't get on the ice too much because we were [killing penalties]."
And the Penguins were confident that, with the way they had started to play, it was only a matter of time before their hard work would pay off.
"I thought we controlled most of the second," Asham said. "And the second set us up for the third."
"We just tried not to give them anything and be patient, and the chances are eventually going to be there," said winger Alex Kovalev. "Both goalies played really well and [the Lightning] blocked a lot of shots; it was really hard to get pucks to the net. But we kept skating with them, working hard, and things started to open up in the third."
Six minutes into the final period, Pittsburgh finally got its break when Kovalev, brought back for a second stint with the team in February, got hauled down in front of the net by Lightning defenseman Pavel Kubina. When Kovalev realized no penalty call was coming, he promptly got up, took a pass from fellow trade deadline acquisition James Neal, and fired a close-range one-timer past Roloson's glove.
"I got pretty badly slashed on the inside of the knee and just went down," Kovalev said. "I don't know if the referee saw it, but it doesn't matter. I tried to get up; the puck was still in the zone, I was just trying to stay in front of the net and be patient.
"You can't ask for a better ending. Even if a goal wouldn't happen, you've got to get up and sometimes try to make you mad and, hopefully, you'll get one on the next chance."
"It was a great play by [defenseman] Paul Martin," Neal said. "A little deke there back between his legs and, when I got it, Kovy was open."
The standing-room-only sellout crowd of 18,390 was still celebrating that goal when Asham made a pretty individual play to make it 2-0.
"It was just basically faking a slapshot," Asham said. "I got a step on the d'man and Roly gave me nothing, so I held onto it, tried to do a wraparound, got pokechecked and it came right back to me. It was basically an open net."
In a span of just 18 seconds, a 0-0 game had shifted dramatically in favor of the Penguins.
"Obviously those two quick ones hurt," Boucher said. "But it's before that that we missed those major quality chances."
Winger Chris Kunitz added a late empty netter to pad the final score to 3-0, and Fleury ended up with 32 saves for his fifth career playoff shutout. The crowd rewarded the goaltender with chants of "MVP."
"That was fun," Fleury said. "All game long, right from the start, the fans were really loud. We fought all season to get home-ice advantage, and they showed tonight why it's so important."
Even with a 1-0 series lead, the Penguins know that, with the Lightning's highly skilled forwards and ability to play a stifling defense, the games are only going to get tougher.
"I try not to think too much about [the pressure]," Fleury said. "Just stop the next puck and try to give the team a chance."
"It's one game; we've got to put this one behind us," Asham said. "They've got a great hockey team over there and everyone in here knows it. It's going to be a long series, we know that, and we've got to stick to our game plan."
And the Lightning don't expect much different.
"Before the series started, I said I was expecting something that goes seven [games] and a third overtime," Boucher said. "It's going to be tight."


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AJAX is something that you must have been living under a rock if you haven't heard of before now, so I'm not going to do the "this is what AJAX is" routine. If you need that, I'd suggest you go here. Since AJAX is very much a client-side technology, and Stripes is a server side framework, this document will mainly focus on how to interact with Stripes using AJAX technologies. If you're looking for neat visual effects and general AJAX tips, you'd be better off searching google!
There are many different ways to write AJAX applications. At the simplest level you can imagine invoking some logic on the server (or even just fetching static content) and swapping the contents of visible elements on the screen without refreshing the page. More complex (and hence powerful) approaches involve passing back structured data as XML, or JSON constructs, which can then be manipulated in sophisticated ways on the client using JavaScript.
This "How To" will walk through:
- How to invoke Stripes ActionBeans using AJAX
- An AJAX version of the Calculator application from the Quick Start Guide
- Some additional techniques for using AJAX with Stripes
Invoking ActionBeans using AJAX
AJAX Calculator Application
Although the calculator application is somewhat trivial, it serves as a good example for how to use Stripes with AJAX. The following is the JSP from the Quick Start Guide modified a little (if you haven't read the quick start, you might want to at least take a look at the example code for comparison):
There are a few changes to note. Working from the bottom up, we see:
Result:
In this case, we no longer insert the result from the ActionBean using EL, because the result isn't rendered into the JSP on the server side. Instead the place where the result will go is identified by an id so that we can reference it after the page has loaded. Next we see:
<stripes:submit name="add" value="Add" onclick="invoke(this.form, this.name, 'result');"/> <stripes:submit name="divide" value="Divide" onclick="invoke(this.form, this.name, 'result');"/>
Here we see submit buttons that trigger a javascript function when they are clicked, and pass it the form, the name of the button that was clicked (as the Stripes event name) and the name of the HTML element into which to insert the result. Lastly we see:

That's it for the JSP. Assuming we have everything setup for the ActionBean to work right, the page will contact the server when a button is clicked and render the response into the page without refreshing the browser window.
Let's take a look at the ActionBean:
package net.sourceforge.stripes.examples.ajax; import net.sourceforge.stripes.action.ActionBean; import net.sourceforge.stripes.action.ActionBeanContext; import net.sourceforge.stripes.action.DefaultHandler; import net.sourceforge.stripes.action.Resolution; import net.sourceforge.stripes.action.StreamingResolution; import net.sourceforge.stripes.validation.Validate; import net.sourceforge.stripes.validation.ValidationError; import net.sourceforge.stripes.validation.ValidationErrorHandler; import net.sourceforge.stripes.validation.ValidationErrors; import java.io.StringReader; import java.util.List; /** * A very simple calculator action that is designed to work with an ajax front end. * @author Tim Fennell */ public class CalculatorActionBean implements ActionBean, ValidationErrorHandler { private ActionBeanContext context; @Validate(required=true) private double numberOne; @Validate(required=true) private double numberTwo; public ActionBeanContext getContext() { return context; } public void setContext(ActionBeanContext context) { this.context = context; } @DefaultHandler public Resolution add() { String result = String.valueOf(numberOne + numberTwo); return new StreamingResolution("text", new StringReader(result)); } public Resolution divide() { String result = String.valueOf(numberOne / numberTwo); return new StreamingResolution("text", new StringReader(result)); } // Standard getter and setter methods public double getNumberOne() { return numberOne; } public void setNumberOne(double numberOne) { this.numberOne = numberOne; } public double getNumberTwo() { return numberTwo; } public void setNumberTwo(double numberTwo) { this.numberTwo = numberTwo; } }
This looks very similar to the code from the quickstart example, other than the implementations of add and divide. Instead of setting an attribute on the ActionBean and forwarding the user to a JSP, the handler methods now perform the calculation and then simply sends the result back to the client as text using a StreamingResolution:
@DefaultHandler public Resolution add() { String result = String.valueOf(numberOne + numberTwo); return new StreamingResolution("text", new StringReader(result)); }
That's it for the basics. Our page will now contact our ActionBean when one of the buttons is hit, and the result will get transferred back to the page and displayed in the appropriate place.
Handling Validation Errors
This all works great, until some validation errors occur. Then Stripes tries to forward the user back to the page that originated the request and render it with errors. With the code shown above, this results in the page getting embedded in itself! Oops. Luckily there is a way to handle this. Stripes provides an optional interface for ActionBeans called ValidationErrorHandler. This allows ActionBeans to intercept the flow of execution when validation errors occur, and tell Stripes what to do next.
At the top of our ActionBean we can add:
public class CalculatorActionBean implements ActionBean, ValidationErrorHandler { ... /** Converts errors to HTML and streams them back to the browser. */ public Resolution handleValidationErrors(ValidationErrors errors) throws Exception { StringBuilder message = new StringBuilder(); for (List<ValidationError> fieldErrors : errors.values()) { for (ValidationError error : fieldErrors) { message.append("
"); message.append(error.getMessage(getContext().getLocale())); message.append("
"); } } return new StreamingResolution("text/html", new StringReader(message.toString())); } ... }
Because the ActionBean implements ValidationErrorHandler Stripes will invoke the handleValidationErrors method if any validation errors are generated. In this case the method loops through the set of errors constructing an HTML fragment with each error in a separate div. This is then returned to the client, again using the StreamingResolution. Now when validation errors occur they are displayed in the same place that the result would be displayed.
More Efficient Real-Time Streaming
The StreamingResolution works well when:
- you are streaming data back to the client from a stream or reader object (e.g. streaming back a chunk of XML received from a web service invocation or the database)
- you are generating a few kilobytes or less of information, programmatically in your ActionBean
If, however, you are generating a lot of output from your ActionBean and do not want to buffer it entirely to a String before starting to send it back to the client, one good way to approach the problem is to create an anonymous Resolution. Take a look at the following example:
@HandlesEvent("GetLotsOfData") public Resolution getLotsOfData() { Map<String,String> items = getReallyBigMap(); return new Resolution() { public void execute(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response) throws Exception { response.setContentType("text/xml"); response.getOutputStream().print("<entries>"); for (Map.Entry<String,String> entry : items.entries()) { response.getOutputStream().print("<entry><key>"); response.getOutputStream().print(entry.getKey()); response.getOutputStream().print("</key><value>"); response.getOutputStream().print(entry.getValue()); response.getOutputStream().print("</value></entry>"); } response.getOutputStream().print("</entries>"); } } }
Using ForwardResolution to return html fragments
If your ajax request expects an html fragment as a response, you can use a ForwardResolution to generate it. The benefit to this is that the html is created by a jsp.
- Ajax.Updater makes a request
- Your ActionBean event handler forwards to a jsp
- Ajax.Updater updates $(container) with whatever html fragment the jsp renders
For example, if we ever decide to add a button to our calculator to reveal a hidden drawer containing additional functionality, we could create an event handler 'showScientificCalc()' and add a new jsp 'scientificCalcControls.jsp'.
public Resolution showScientificCalc() { return new ForwardResolution("/fictitious/scientificCalcControls.jsp"); }
Returning more complex data to the browser
In some situations you may want to return structured data to the browser instead of HTML for display. In general there are two ways to do this:
- return an XML island containing your data
The JavaScriptBuilder is a class that can take a Java object of any type and traverse it to create a set of JavaScript statements and JSON blocks that will, when evaluated, recreate the object's state in JavaScript. It can handle all the Java built in types, and can traverse arbitrary user types. It even correctly handles circular object graphs, ensuring that each object is serialized only once and that all object references are valid.
The JavaScriptResolution is a Resolution that uses the builder to serialize an item to JavaScript and then stream it back to the client. Although it's unlikely that we'd use this technique for returning a single number, a modified set of JavaScript for the caclulator example using Prototype might look like this:
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From Paula's Best Dishes
5 stars based on 6 Reviews
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Difficulty: Easy
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Preheat oil in large cast iron skillet or deep-fryer.
Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes well in a colander.
Add sweet potatoes to skillet or deep-fryer. Cook undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes until nice and crisp. Garnish with sugar or salt, to taste.


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Statistical Process Control (SPC)-is it appropriate for a software development organization? If you're asking yourself this question, you're not alone. The application of SPC has a great track record in the arena of physical product manufacturing, but are these concepts as portable to engineering and digital product manufacturing processes as much published literature, and many consultants, would have us believe? This presentation will discuss a profound realization made during the road to CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integrated) maturity level 5 which was attained in October, 2005 at Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems and Solutions (IS&S). The presentation will also provide guidance on how to determine whether SPC is appropriate for a given process or not.
Could the Software Engineering Institute be Wrong About Statistical Process Control?
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Get ready for one of the most effective and highly adaptable Jiu Jitsu instructionals series to date! In his FIRST EVER instructional series, Augusto "Tanquinho" Mendes takes you through the techniques that helped him beat countless world class opponents. Follow Tanquinho's unique teaching style with a step by step break down of each position and technique. All the concepts shown on this DVD set has been tested both in the gym and in high level competition. Plus, all techniques are shown from multiple angles, with instant replays and with picture-in-picture technology, NOT A SINGLE ANGLE WILL BE MISSED! The materials covered on this DVD set will give you a whole new prospective on passing, controlling and submitting your opponent. If you are seeking to take your game to the next level, this is the DVD set of the year!Learn More
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Reese Witherspoon was in fine spirits when the paparazzos caught her running errands in Santa Monica, but you know what they say: when you look good, you feel good. (Sadly that isn't always the case for Reese, who always looks fantastic but doesn't always look happy to see cameras. Still, it's nice to see her smiling and laughing here, nonetheless.) You'll notice she's carrying a bright white Proenza Schouler PS1 Bag with gold hardware that pairs perfectly with her orange floral print mini, white blazer and hemp jewelry. This buttery leather satchel can be had for $1695 at Neiman Marcus.
We've already profiled a sizable portion of Reese's bag collection in "The Many Bags of Reese Witherspoon," but if any celeb is deserving of a second edition of "Many Bags," it's definitely Reese. She's on PB almost bi-weekly with a new little designer something or other, and there have been precious few repeats as of late.


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I imagine Murozond looking at the Archbishop.
"Go ahead and say it. Powah!"
The Archbishop responds "I've got you now, Dragon."
After 2 rounds of him nearly killing the Archbishop and Benedictus using the Hourglass Murozond snaps.
"Is this your plan, your SCHEEEEEEEEEME?!" Benedictus then notices that he's not even done 30% of Murozonds life and has the sudden insight that comes when you know you don't have the DPS to beat the enrage timer.
They follow it through, both of them knowing Murozond's going to be well above 10% when Benedictus bites it, which happens.
Murozond polishes his claws on his chest and says "Skittering insect, your serving this end may have been for the best, but well, you did not know, you did not SEE, you know not what the true End Times are like."


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Two teens accused of burglarizing a home claim they not only tossed jewelry and other loot out of a moving pickup truck but threw more of the stolen goods into trash bins, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office arrest report.
Investigators didn't say why Billy Ray Southard, 18, of Loxahatchee, and his 17-year-old accomplice, whose name is not being released, discarded the items. But both were arrested Monday, the report said.


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Find a school near you!
Top 75 Fashion Design Schools in the US
30. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO (top 15% of schools reviewed)
Colorado State is a large research university and is known as one of the top public universities in the United States for affordability and quality. The university awards Bachelor Degrees in Apparel Design and Merchandising. The program integrates pragmatic design and development with an academic understanding of the culture, history and the consumer relationship with fashion. Each spring the department hosts a student design show where awards are presented to recognize outstanding achievement. Students who wish to be admitted to the program must participate in a design project before enrolling. Residents pay approximately $400 per academic credit hour and non-residents pay about $1,200 per credit hour.
29. Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS (top 15% of schools reviewed)
Kansas State is a large research university that is rated the safest campus in the Big 12. The university offers a Bachelor Degree in Apparel and Textiles. The academic program emerges from a human ecological framework and promotes environmental and social responsibility. Students must apply to this competitive academic program even after enrolling in the university. Once admitted, students can participate in study tours of New York, London and other major cities. Kansas residents pay $244 per academic hour; non-residents pay $647 per academic hour.
28. University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI (top 15% of schools reviewed)
The University of Rhode Island is the State's public learner-centered research university. Fashion design students earn a Bachelor Degrees in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design. Program highlights include strong internships, a study abroad semester and the chance to create a dual degree with a "fashion language," such as French or Italian. The department boasts one the largest historic costume and textile collections in the country. Tuition is $10,878 for in-state students and $26,444 for out-of-state students.
27. The Art Institutes, Nationwide (top 15% of schools reviewed)
The Art Institutes is a 50-campus system that spans the United States, and describes itself as a place where "creativity never goes out of style." The school awards both Bachelor and Associate Degrees in Fashion Design or Marketing and Management, depending on the campus. The school's diverse, urban locations allow fashion students to pull inspiration from their environments.
26. Lasell College, Newton, MA (top 15% of schools reviewed)
The suburban, 50-acre campus of Lasell is located within 8 miles of downtown Boston. The strong Fashion Design Department has several academic areas of focus within the pursuit of a Bachelor Degree: Fashion Communication and Promotion; Fashion Design and Production; and Fashion and Retail Merchandising. All fashion students benefit from hands-on experience, including involvement in campus fashion show productions, contact with industry professionals and academic internships. Annual tuition is $27,800.
25. Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA (top 15% of schools reviewed)
This high-ranking art school was founded in 1929 by artists for artists. Students can earn Associate and Bachelor degrees in Fashion Design and receive assistance in finding career and job opportunities. Tuition is $20,916 per year. Of note: The Academy of Art University was the first school to show at New York Fashion Week.
24. Baylor University, Waco, TX (top 15% of schools reviewed)
Baylor University is a top-ranked Christian university in Waco. The Apparel Design program at Baylor offers summer study tours and field experience in places like the Dallas Market and many design firms. The Parker Design and Technology Center offers hands-on high-tech experience to aid in design study. Tuition is $32,574 annually.
23. Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA (top 15% of schools reviewed)
Located in the fashion mecca of Los Angeles, the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising is a school for aspiring designers who know what they want. Within this institution devoted to fashion, students can tailor their fields of study into more niche majors, such as Costume Design or Footwear Design. A two-year program, this college offers Associate Degrees in the chosen field. Tuition is approximately $27,000 per year.
22. University of Texas, Austin, TX (top 15% of schools reviewed)
Located in the quintessential college town of Austin, the University of Texas is a large, internationally renowned research university. Students earning a Bachelor Degree in Textiles and Apparel have access to the Historical Textiles and Apparel Collection, which holds over 5,000 items. The university also hosts an annual Transcend fashion show and provides many opportunities for study trips and internships around the country and abroad. Tuition is approximately $1,400 per semester for residents and $4,800 per semester for non-residents.
21. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA (top 10% of schools reviewed)
Virginia Commonwealth is a large research university located in the heart of Richmond. While pursuing Bachelor Degrees in Fashion Design and Merchandising, students produce an annual juried fashion show. Students can participate in domestic field trips to New York City and Las Vegas, as well as international field trips to Paris, London, Florence, Rome and Hong Kong. Virginia residents pay $4,942. Non-residents pay $11,956.


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Southern Food Nostalgia: Faulkner's Salmon Croquettes
Growing up in a Southern town that wasn't exactly near the ocean, we didn't eat much fresh seafood. Salmon was one thing that frequently came out of a can, and it was made into salmon croquettes—crispy, fried patties of salmon mixed with saltine crackers. Turns out salmon croquettes were William Faulkner's favorite food...
Writer and food historian John T. Edge, who lives in Faulkner's hometown of Oxford, Miss., wrote this article about visiting Faulkner's home and learning about his love of the croquette.
Read it and get the recipe: William Faulkner's Salmon Croquettes
My mother grew up in a small town in Mississippi not too far from Oxford, and she cooked salmon croquettes a lot. I remember the thrill of finding one of the little chunks of bone in my croquettes (I know, a little gross- but they were soft and crumbly, and it was like a cool surprise). Other than shrimp, fried catfish, and a rare foray into something exotic like snapper, this was the only seafood my family ever ate at home.
To me, canned salmon is no different than canned tuna (which I eat often), and it's relatively cheap. Maybe it's something that was ingrained in me as a kid, but while I'm not a big fan of fresh salmon, I do love these croquettes. It could also be the crackers, onions, and the fact that they're fried in butter.
Here are two more recipes to check out:
- Salmon Patties, from Simply Recipes
- Salmon Croquettes, from the Food Network
Does anyone else eat salmon croquettes?
Related: Reader Cupboard Challenge: Lentils, Salmon, Barley, Clam Juice, and Moonshine Jelly
(Image: Shayla Hunter and Getty, via Gourmet.com)
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My grandparents, both of whom are from South Carolina, adore salmon croquettes for breakfast.
I ate these growing up! In fact, my mom just made them for dinner the other night (the dog snatched one of them).
mmmm albóndigas!! I grew up eating these alot!
I grew up in a Catholic family and during lent we would all go over to my grandma's house on fridays and she would make these and cactus (nopalitos)!! yummy
I never knew they were called croquettes sounds fancier than the spanish term (which actually means meatball) hehe
We had our version of these two nights ago! Though we just call them salmon patties. I grew up in Northern California and had never had them (or canned salmon in any form for that matter) until I hooked up with my Kentucky-raised farmguy. They make a great impromptu dinner - perfect when we realize we've forgotten to pull any of our own farm-raised meat out of the freezer that morning.
Canned salmon is a wonderful pantry staple - quick, inexpensive, good for you, and it's wild Alaskan which is so much better (for you and the environment) than farm-raised, which is what most fresh salmon you find in the supermarket is (though it usually isn't labeled).
P.S. Those bones are really good for you - we always leave them in! Just crush them up with a fork. Of course our cats love them, too - and the juice. : )
I grew up in SC eating "salmon patties" also. My mom would serve them with stewed tomatoes and grits.
Once I realized the canned salmon was good quality (wild!), I bought a can to make some myself.
My mom made salmon patties often when I was younger; we ate them with Worcestershire sauce (me) and ketchup (mom). Since becoming vegetarian, I miss this dish a lot.
We eat these in my house all the time. They're super cheap, fast and my husband loves them. Both his grandmother and my parents made them for our families when we were growing up. Just add an egg, some cornmeal and a little salt and pepper, shape them into patties and fry them in a tiny bit of oil. Sooo easy!
They're also great with grits, okra and corn fritters.
I love salmon patties. I had a southern-raised grandmother who was also 7th Day Adventist so fish was a big part of the diet.
Being unemployed these last few months have made me start looking at canned staples more and more but now even the canned salmon is a splurge on my tight budget.
I saw a can of jack mackeral the other day, bought it and will be experimenting with mackeral patties later this week. I'm still a little dubious but we'll see how it goes.
Have done salmon patties just recently and enjoyed them. Also used some leftover sauted trout to create a patty. I use crackers or whole wheat breadcrumbs and eggs to bind. These can be made and chilled and prepared as needed. Canned salmon is a good pantry staple and I had relatives who worked in the processing plants during the summer in Alaska.
Now I will enjoy salmon patties so much more after learning about the illustrious literary history of Faulkner's Salmon Croquettes. One of the few items my entire family can enjoy together. I like the foil packs with no skin or bones.
And I will put 'pilgrimage to Rowan Oak' on my wish list of things to do.


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Why Will You Watch the Super Bowl? — Survey of the Day
With the Super Bowl just a few days away, you may be hearing as much about the game's commercials and halftime show as you are about the Giants and the Patriots.
With the Super Bowl just a few days away, you may be hearing as much about the game's commercials and halftime show as you are about the Giants and the Patriots.
Super Bowl ads tend to have more longevity than traditional commercials thanks to their large budgets, creative freedom and overall goal to keep you glued to the TV between quarters. Some, however, aren't remembered for the joy they brought but rather for the public outcry they produced.
The Super Bowl might bring the promise of glory to one group of lucky fans and humiliating and bitter defeat to another, but for the rest of the universe, it's a chance to enjoy some primo, top-of-the-line adver-tainment.
You've seen the teases all week long. Here's the Honda commercial that's set to run during the Super Bowl featuring Ferris Bueller.
Performimng this year at the Super will be Maddona doing all her hits. Rumored to be Joining her will be Nicki Minaj, M.I.A. and LMFAO. It was suppose to be a secrect like they do every year at the Super Bowl
Good news, Barbz! Nicki Minaj confirmed our suspicions yesterday (Jan. 27) on Twitter: She's performing at the Super Bowl with Madonna!
One of the main reasons people watch the Super Bowl isn't necessarily for the football game, itself. It's for the commercials. These companies spend millions of dollars on making sure their product is in the face of the millions of people watching the game. Unfortun
Truth Time - I don't watch the Super Bowl. I know and understand that 100 Million people watch the Super Bowl each and every year, some people turn it into a family tradition - there was even talk about turning the Monday after the Super Bowl into a national holiday. I d
One of my favorite things about the Super Bowl are the commercials. Here is a sneak peak of whats to appear this year....
Guess who has been chosen to sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLVI? The one and only Kelly Clarkson, she will be lending her voice to open the ceremonies. Clarkson took to her twitter account to let her fans know that she is excited and flattered to have been chosen
Not a football fan? No worries! This year's Super Bowl has something for everyone, including a performance by Kelly Clarkson!
After months of speculation, the worst kept secret in pop music has been confirmed: Madonna will indeed perform at the halftime show for Super Bowl XLVI, which will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 5. The game will air on NBC.


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Is Adrian Beltre a first-round fantasy draft pick?
Rangers' 3B has elite numbers but not elite name-value
Published: Feb 02, 2013
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Alright, fantasy baseball owners, it's time to play the Pepsi Challenge again. Which infielder (non-1B) would you rather have based on their three-year averages?
Player A: .311, 104 Rs, 107 RBIs, 30 HRs, 4.6 SBs
Player B: .314, 87 Rs, 103 RBIs, 32 HRs, 1.3 SBs
The difference in runs for Player A gives him the edge, but I think we can all agree that it's pretty close. Player A is Robinson Cano -- a unanimous first-round pick. Player B is Adrian Beltre -- someone who's unlikely to go in many, if any, first rounds.
There are reasons, of course. Cano is three-and-a-half years younger, and even though both 3B and 2B are relatively thin positions, 2B has less upper-tier talent. Again, we're not saying Beltre should be drafted ahead of Cano, but it is a bit strange that one is considered a no-doubt first-round pick while the other is a guy that few owners feel good about drafting in the first two rounds.
Just look at our last experts' mock draft Cano went fifth overall and Beltre went 21st. I had the 12-13 turn and only briefly considered Beltre before selecting Jose Bautista and Ian Kinsler, so I'm as guilty as anyone at undervaluing Beltre. But why?
It starts with age -- Beltre will turn 34 in April -- and after missing at least 38 games in two of the past four seasons, health is a factor, too. Had Beltre not missed time in 2011 when he was on pace for his best counting-stat season since '04, his three-year averages would, overall, be better than Cano's. But injury worries cannot be ignored as a player ages, even if Beltre has only had two "injury-plagued" seasons since '02.
Another reason most owners aren't as high on Beltre as they should be is because of a perceived lack of upside. This happens a lot with older players. Because we've probably already seen Beltre's ceiling, he's not as exciting to draft. Conversely, someone like Giancarlo Stanton or Evan Longoria or Justin Upton might hit 50 HRs or go 30/30. That will always be more enticing. However, Beltre's ceiling of .320-35-110 with 100 Rs is pretty exciting, too. Even more important, his floor is probably higher than most younger players who could be drafted ahead of him.
Yes, Beltre's run-production could suffer after the Rangers lost Josh Hamilton, Michael Young and Mike Napoli in the offseason, but they still feature a loaded offense and play in arguably baseball's best hitters park. As long as he's healthy, Beltre will produce.
It's clear that fantasy owners recognize Beltre's talent (his current ADP over at mockdraftcentral.com is 16.24, and Fantasy Source ranks him as our 10th overall player ). Still, we can't shake the feeling that when actual drafts start, he'll slide down draft boards while younger players or potential five-category contributors, like David Wright, climb above him. That shouldn't happen.
Even with injury worries, Beltre has proven over the past three years to be an elite offensive performer. He can't do anything about the "old and boring" label, but he should definitely be in the discussion as a first-round pick.
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What would a World Cup be without a few hooligans? And what kind of hooligans would they be if they didn't try to cause some trouble? The host country, South Africa, found the answer to that question this week and found more than 160 Argentinian soccer fans crammed into a school hostel, many trying to get into games without tickets. From that bunch, 17 were determined to be "hooligans" and were deported from the country.
No goal for you!
South African police in cooperation with Argentinian police, raided a school hostel in the South African capital city of Pretoria early Wednesday morning, housing 165 Argentine soccer fans. Seventeen were detained and handed over to immigration officials for deportation. Brig. Sally de Beer of the South African Police Service told AP they had been sleeping when the 30 policemen "took them by surprise" without any violence. She said they had been monitoring the hooligans to "build up a profile."
The Argentine fans wanted to see their team play and some of them had tried to gain access to two World Cup games without tickets. Because the fans also "behaved in a disorderly fashion on a number of occasions, roughing up other fans and generally causing trouble," police decided that they were not the kind of fans desired at World Cup matches, De beer told AP. "They could cause instability," she said.
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Canon launches 200-400mm with built-in 1.4x extender
May 14th
Canon added the EF 200-400mm f/4 IS USM lens to its line-up in May, however it differs from most lenses with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter. By flicking a lever at the rear of the barrel the lens can be converted to a 280-560mm f/5.6 lens. Who knows, this might suggest Canon is looking to develop this into other telephoto zooms in the future.


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November 30th, 2009
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On 30 November 2009, TEDxBerlin explored micro and macro structures that we encounter in our everyday lives. Micro/macro at Grand Hyatt Berlin gathered inspiring speeches, performances and TED videos on design, future technologies and new ways in social entrepreneurism. Outstanding speakers showed their vision of ideas worth spreading.
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Erik Spiekermann
Erik Spiekermann is information architect, type designer and author of books and articles on type and typography. He was founder (1979) of MetaDesign, Germany's largest design firm with offices in Berlin, London and San Francisco. In 1988 he started FontShop, a company for production and distribution of electronic fonts. Erik is board member of ATypI and the German Design Council and Past President of the ISTD, International Society of Typographic Designers, as well as the IIID. In 2001 he left MetaDesign and is now a partner in Edenspiekermann with offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, London and San Francisco. Erik is also Honorary Professor at the University of the Arts in Bremen and in 2006 received an honorary doctorship from Pasadena Art Center. He was made an Honorary Royal Designer for Industry by the RSA in Britain (2007) and Ambassador for the European Year of Creativity and Innovation by the European Union for 2009.
Noa Lerner
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Bernard Lietaer
Bernard Lietaer has been active in the domain of money systems for a period of 25 years in an unusual variety of functions. While at the Central Bank in Belgium he co-designed and implemented the convergence mechanism (ECU) to the single European currency system, and served as President of Belgium
Christophe F. Maire
Christophe has more than 15 years entrepreneurial and investing track record in Media- and Mobile communications-related technology areas. He has consistently delivered product innovation and has led the build-up of disruptive businesses (through both up- and downturns). In 2000, Christophe founded and co-headed gate5 AG, the Berlin-based pioneer in mobile mapping & community service before selling the company to Nokia in late 2006. He led the company through multiple phases of venture financing and in turn grew gate5 to Euro 18 Mio in sales. As head of Maps and Explore, Christophe contributed to grow a very successful worldwide service business for Nokia (Ovi Maps). The former gate5 unit today employs more than 300 highly qualified developers in Berlin alone.
Ralf Schmerberg
Unconventional, experimental, without complacency and suitability. Ralf Schmerberg, filmmaker and artist, covers with his projects and works a broad spectrum. Always in the centre the visual media film and photography. His work with photography led him in the 1990s into the movie business. From his demanding international commercial projects he developed his focus from shooting music videos to artistic films. With that Schmerberg links his creative potential with the social and develops with his works modern forms of social discourses. dropping knowledge Surprised about the less active American peace movement during the Iraq war, Ralf Schmerberg and other partners initiated 2002 the international project dropping knowledge. The idea
Heather Cameron
Heather Cameron is a social activist entrepreneur based in Berlin Germany. Her sport for social change project Boxgirls International has helped thousands of girls in Berlin, Nairobi and now Cape Town become leaders in their communities and work towards economic independence. She studied Philosophy and Social and Political Thought in Toronto and is now a Professor of Inclusive Education at the Freie Universitaet Berlin.
Prof. Dr. Peter Eigen
Prof. Dr. Peter Eigen is a lawyer by training. He has worked in economic development for 25 years, mainly as a World Bank manager of programs in Africa and Latin America; from 1988 to 1991 he was the Director of the Regional Mission for Eastern Africa of the World Bank. In 1993 Eigen founded Transparency International (TI), a non-governmental organization promoting transparency and accountability in international development. From 1993 to 2005 he was Chair of TI and is now Chair of the Advisory Council. In 2005, Eigen chaired the International Advisory Group of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and became Chair of EITI in 2006. In 2007 he founded the Berlin Civil Society Center and chairs its Board. Since 2002, he is teaching as an Honorary Professor of Political Science at the Freie Universit
Till Behnke
Till Behnke felt the need to combine his degree in business informatics, his professional expertise as a project manager and the ambivalent encounter with the African continent to a more meaningful end than a career in a transnational corporation. In 2007 he surrounded himself with a highly motivated, interdisciplinary team to start betterplace.org
Bernd Kolb
Born in Aalen in southern Germany in 1962, Bernd Kolb studied law. He went on to establish I-D Media in 1988, which he subsequently led to its successful listing in 1999. That same year he was voted medium-sized business entrepreneur of the year. In addition, he has won numerous national and international accolades for his innovative works, including the Oscar of the marketing world, a Clio in gold, and the best innovation award at the New York Festivals. In 2005, Kolb was appointed to the Board of Management of T-Com, responsible for the newly created division for innovation and terminal devices. The following year he was appointed to T-Online's Board of Management innovation responsible for innovation. In February 2007, Kolb ended his association with Telekom in order to become a social media entrepreneur founding and heading the Berlin-based Berndkolb GmbH. In 2008, Kolb founded his "RE: THINKTANK", based in Berlin and Marrakech, to analyze future trends and help entrepreneurs to understand the challenges, changes and opportunities of tomorrow.
Reto Wettach
Reto Wettach is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam/Germany, where he teaches "Physical Interaction Design" and researches innovative, bodily-focused approaches to human-computer interaction. Reto is also the design director with the Interaction Design Studios (IxDS), a design research agency in Berlin. Previously Reto has worked as an Associate Professor with the Interaction Design Institute in Ivrea, and as a designer/researcher with Sony in Tokyo and Ideo in San Francisco. He studied Industrial Design at UdK Berlin and Mechanical Engineering at TU Berlin. Prior to his studies, Reto had an apprenticeship as a stonemason in Southern Germany. He (Reto) is the initiator of Fritzing - an open-source initiative to support designers and artists to take the step from physical prototyping to actual product. The vision of Fritzing is to democratize the production of electronics.
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This backdoor arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
It uses Windows Task Scheduler to create a scheduled task that executes the dropped copy.
It scans the computer for registry keys related to antivirus and security applications. This action allows the malware to possibly avoid detection in the computer.
It runs certain commands that it receives remotely from a malicious user. Doing this puts the affected computer and information found on the computer at greater risk.
It performs denial of service (DoS) attacks on affected systems using specific flooding method(s).
It logs a user's keystrokes to steal information.
It deletes the initially executed copy of itself.
Arrival Details
This backdoor drops the following copies of itself into the affected system:
(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista and 7.. %All Users Profile% is the All Users or Common profile folder, which is C:\Documents and Settings\All Users in Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, and C:\ProgramData in Windows Vista and 7.)
It adds the following mutexes to ensure that only one of its copies runs at any one time:
It injects codes into the following process(es):
Autostart Technique
This backdoor modifies the following registry entries to ensure it automatic execution at every system startup:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinlogonUserinit = "%System%\userinit.exe,%All Users Profile%\Application Data\{random malware name}{32|64}.exe,"
(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is %System%\userinit.exe,.)
The scheduled task executes the malware every:
Other System Modifications
This backdoor adds the following registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet SettingsGlobalUserOffline = "0"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\CryptographyB0B2D6E3 = "{random binary value}"
It scans the system for the following registry keys, which are related to antivirus and security applications:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Doctor Web
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Data Fellows\F-Secure
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Network Associates\TVD
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Panda Software
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\AVAST Software\Avast
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\G Data
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft Antimalware
Backdoor Routine
This backdoor executes the following command(s) from a remote malicious user:
It posts the following information to its command and control (C&C) server:
Denial of Service (DoS) Attack
This backdoor performs denial of service (DoS) attacks on affected systems using the following flooding method(s):
Dropping Routine
This backdoor drops the following file(s), which it uses for its keylogging routine:
(Note: %Application Data% is the current user's Application Data folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Application Data on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming on Windows Vista and 7.)
Information Theft
This backdoor logs a user's keystrokes to steal information.
Other Details
This backdoor connects to the following possibly malicious URL:
It deletes the initially executed copy of itself
This backdoor creates a new task named nVidiaBootAgent{32|64}.job which executes the malware it dropped, scheduled to run at every user logon.
This scheduled task is hidden.
It injects codes to the process it retrieves from the registry entry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Shell = "Explorer.exe"
In this case, this backdoor injects code to Explorer.exe.
It monitors running processes with command line parameter containing the following strings:
Step 1
Before doing any scans, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.
Step 2
Identify and delete files detected as BKDR_SHIZ.TO using the Recovery Console
To identify and delete of malware/grayware files:
Step 3
Restart in Safe Mode
To restart in Safe Mode:
• For Windows 2000 users
• For Windows XP users
• For Windows Server 2003 users
• For Windows Vista and Windows 7 users
Step 4
Search and delete these files
To delete malware/grayware component files:
Step 5
Restore this modified registry value
Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.
To restore the registry value this malware/grayware modified:
Step 6
Delete this registry value
To delete the registry value this malware created:
Step 7
Delete the Scheduled Tasks added by this malware/grayware
To delete the added Scheduled Task file:
Step 8
Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as BKDR_SHIZ.TO. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.
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But whether or not you agree may well depend on your gender ...
After mating, the female emu sticks around just long enough to lay the eggs, with the male in attendance night and day. Then she's off to the fleshpots of emu-land to repeat the experience, sometimes mating several times a season! Her offspring will never see her - unless by accident, of course!
The mail emu incubates the eggs by sitting on them for eight weeks - and sacrifices himself by neither eating nor drinking during this time. Then he raises the newly-hatched chicks to adulthood - for at least 6 months, although often until the next breeding season.
|That's Dad, not Mum with these emu chicks in South Australia's Flinders Ranges!
A deadly beak, and even deadlier scimitar-like toe-nail protect the emu from its natural predators like the Dingo (Canis lupus dingo) - but also gives them their legendary disregard for fences thus triggering a new predator, the Human (homo sapiens, sub-species farmer).
And while it can't outdo the ostrich for size, it IS the second largest bird in the world (by height) at up to 2 metres (6.6 feet) - so it can be disconcerting to have one hovering around your barbie waiting for a snag***, or sticking it's head through your open car window!! Well, they ARE known for their curiosity ...
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Gender may be less of a factor in whether or not you agree with THAT!
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A Spring Hill man was shot and killed Tuesday night in what appears to have been a random, senseless act of violence at a Kentucky rest stop just north of the Tennessee state line.
After shooting 40-year-old Jamie Plymel point-blank, Kentucky State Police said James Roames, 39, of Hendersonville, Tenn., turned the gun on himself.
Plymel was taken to the Medical Center at Franklin where he was pronounced dead. Roames was transported to Skyline Medical Center in Nashville where he also died.
Although the investigation is ongoing, police believe the shooting was random. The men did not know each other.
Police said Roames walked up to Plymel's SUV parked at the Kentucky Welcome Center off Interstate 65 at 9:25 p.m. and opened fire. Several shots were fired, although it is unclear how many times Plymel, who was still seated in the driver's seat, was hit.
"We're still going through the car," Kentucky State Trooper Jonathan Biven told WBKO-TV in Bowling Green. "This investigation will continue going on, so it'll be a while before we actually know a motive."
There is no security at the Kentucky Welcome Center, but the rest stop is staffed with maintenance workers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Two workers inside at the time of the shooting heard the gunshots and called 911.
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At the time of the shooting, Plymel was on the phone with his wife, Stacy. Stacy told police she heard Roames ask her husband to turn off his headlights.
He replied that he was leaving the car running and the lights were automatic but he would turn them off shortly. Moments later, Stacy reported she heard noises and then Plymel told her he'd been shot.
Stacy immediately hung up and called police but was never able to re-establish her connection with Jamie.
Plymel's family said Jamie was on his way to Owensboro, Kentucky for business meetings scheduled for Wednesday. It was a trip he took often, according to the family.
News 2 spoke with Stacy Wednesday, who said it still feels as if her husband will just be gone for a couple of days.
"He's working and he'll be home tomorrow. He'll be here; he'll be back tomorrow," she said.
The loss of her husband has yet to sink in.
"I know actually that's not going to happen, but I still have yet to wrap my heart around that because in my heart he's still here, " Stacy explained.
The couple has been married for one year and just celebrated their anniversary last month. They had plans to finally go on their honeymoon this fall.
Plymel leaves behind both Stacy and an 8-year-old son.
"He loved his son more than anyone on this face of this earth and more than anything loved that boy ," Stacy said.
In a statement, Plymel, who served in the U.S. Navy at Diego-Garcia, was described as a devoted father, a loving husband, son and brother, and a valued friend.
"He loved life, loved his wife, and was deeply devoted to his son," the family said, in part, adding, "His absence will leave a huge hole in all of our lives."
Also in the statement, his family thanked Kentucky State Police, first responders and staff at the welcome center for their professionalism and kindness. They also expressed sympathy for Roames' family.
Funeral arrangements for Plymel have yet to be planned.
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Blue Laws prohibit stores here in Massachusetts from opening on Thanksgiving.
But Connecticut doesn't have those laws, leading many Western Mass residents to cross the boarder to get a jump-start on those Black Friday deals.
They come in the dozens, bundled head to toe in winter gear. They sifted through catalogs to find the biggest bang for their buck. These groups of people are known as the Black Friday shoppers.
And among the crowd is Agawam resident Tonya Skovorodina. "It's a tradition I've been doing it for the past four years. I just keep going back just for fun," said Skovorodina.
And she's not alone.
Hundreds wrapped around the Enfield, CT, Best Buy braving the cold, all to get their hands on the top-rated gadgets at the lowest prices.
Skovorodina stood in that line for 6 hours awaiting the gates to be lifted at the entrance, but she came prepared. "We bring snacks and wear a lot of layers," said Skovorodina.
And and then finally, at 6 p.m., the doors opened and shoppers were allowed in.
Skovorodina said she didn't necessarily go with a game plan as to when she got into the store, but just 10 minutes later, she left with a blue bag filled with electronic gold. "We bought some games, we bought some Blu-rays, headphones and an iPod Nano," said Skovorodina.
It wasn't the typical Black Friday pandemonium at the Best Buy Thursday night.
Employees stood at the door with a counter, and with each tick, only a certain number of shoppers were allowed in at a time.
Skovorodina said it made the shopping experience less hectic. "I've been in past years where everyone goes in. So this time there's less people, and people come in and out," said Skovorodina.
Skovorodina said Thursday night was enough for her Black Friday shopping - at least for a little while, as she head home to rest up for more.
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Just Published on http://fecktv.com/cold-comfort-a-cocktail-of-blues-rock-n-roll-and-country/Cold Comfort: A cocktail of blues, rock n roll and country with firm Irish rootsShare on Facebook.Share on Twitter.Share on Google+Share on LinkedIn Cold Comfort are a band you're likely to hear mentioned more and more this summer. They have been fast gaining momentum in the Irish music scene, and with slots in the upcoming Vantastival and Life Festival you have a two great opportunities to let them captivate you with one of their energetic performances, not to mention the countless more gigs yet to be confirmed. With Rob Walsh on vocal, guitar and harmonica, Colm Hassett on drums and percussion, Joey Mcgowan on bass guitar and Eoin 'Mossy' Morrissey on lead guitar, Cold Comfort are a band set to take you on a journey. Their catchy songs tell tales of misspent adventure, lost friends and honest poetic observations on the way we live. They have been together for just a couple of year's and have gathered a dedicated cult following in that time. Their music has been described as "a cocktail of blues, rock & roll and country" but they go beyond these genres to create a funky, foot-stomping, eclectic sound. Last year, they gigged regularly with support slots for 'Whipping Boy' on their 'Periscopes Up' tour and 'Alabama 3′ on their recent UK tour (with Walsh co-writing songs for their recent 'Shoplifting for jesus' Album) They are currently in the studio working on their Debut album "Tainted Winds" which is set for release this summer. You can check out the video for their single 'Sweet Light' below. To receive updates on gigs, new music and videos, simply like their Facebook page here and be sure to check out their EP as we all wait impatiently for the new album this summer.
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The elegant, sleek Windows Phone app Microsoft commissioned for Foursquare has often been held up as evidence of what you can do on that platform--even if paying for developer support isn't cheap. But lately, I can't help noticing how Montreal-based Nventive's app still doesn't support features Foursquare added months or years ago. For instance, it doesn't let you select an event when you check into a venue. You could hope that a new version will remedy those oversights, if not catch up with the discovery and notification options Foursquare just added to its Android and iOS apps. But this app saw its last update, a minor maintenance release, in October: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/foursquare/26cf3302-469f-e011-986b-78e7d1fa76f8 .
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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - A neighborhood in Mission Hills is without water Tuesday after a water main pipe burst, shooting water everywhere.
It happened around 2 a.m. near the intersection of Hawk Street and West Walnut Avenue.
The busted pipe caused a small sinkhole that opened while a police car was driving by.
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The Wake Trilogy is a series of young adult books by Lisa McMann. The three books in the series are Wake, Fade, and Gone.Janie Hannagan is a dream-catcher. She can enter people's dreams as they sleep—and not by choice. Whenever someone near her is asleep, she's sucked in. And she's seen lots of dreams in her lifetime.One day, however, she enters a nightmare. Working with Cabel, a boy with nightmares of his own, and the police, she attempts to find the cause of sinister happenings around her town. Janie feels happy to help people. But things can't always go as planned, and dream-catching comes with a terrible price...
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There are several reasons why we reached our target and even produced a better result. Some of those reasons are as follows:
According to preliminary data for 2008, the amount paid in support to less favoured areas is a little less than in 2007. The number of recipients is also a little lower. In total, approximately 21 000 farmers will receive SEK 700 million. This means that we will do better than our target also in 2008.
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