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Mongabay.com news articles on herps in blog format. Updated regularly.
(12/13/2011) Humans have an ambivalent relationship with snakes. The legless reptiles are often feared and reviled, becoming stand-ins for the Devil and movie monster characters; yet many people have grown to love snakes, raising large, even dangerous, specimens as pets. Now, new research suggests that the ecological role between snakes and humans, as well as other primates, is more nuanced than expected. After spending decades living among the Agta Negritos people in the Philippines, anthropologist Thomas Headland has found that the hunter gatherer tribes were quite commonly attacked by reticulated pythons (Python reticulatus), while the people themselves had no qualms with hunting, killing, and consuming python.
New species of frog sings like a bird
(12/12/2011) If you're trudging through the high-altitude rainforests of northern Vietnam and you hear bird song, you might want to check the trees for frogs. Yes, that's right: frogs. A new species of tree frog has been discovered in Vietnam that researchers say has a uniquely complex call that makes it sound more like a bird than a typical frog. Discovered in Pu Hoat Proposed Nature Reserve, the new species, dubbed Quang's tree frog (Gracixalus quangi), dwells in the forests at an altitude 600-1,300 meters (nearly 2,000-4,265 feet).
Picture of the day: the endangered Toad Mountain Harlequin Toad
(12/09/2011) Atelopus certus is an endangered species of harlequin toad that is endemic to the Darien region of eastern Panama. It is primarily at risk from the spread of chytridiomycosis, a deadly fungal disease, that has been killing amphibians through Central America and other parts of the world.
Picture of the day: emerald-eyed tree frog
(12/09/2011) The emerald eyed tree frog (Hypsiboas crepitans) is found widely across tropical Latin America, ranging from Panama to Peru to Brazil. It is found both in pristine habitats and areas heavily impacted by humans.
Picture of the day: Blue-and-yellow poison frog
(12/08/2011) The blue-and-yellow poison dart frog (Dendrobates tinctorius) — often called the dyeing dart frog — is found in the rainforests and savannas of Suriname, Guyana, French Guiana, and northern Brazil. Across its range there are several color forms.
Picture of the day: Amazonian shaman with hallucinogenic frog
(12/06/2011) The giant monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor) is known for its mind-altering skin secretions. A small handful of tribes deep in the Amazonian rainforest between Peru and Brazil have used this species in hunting rituals.
Picture of the day: Red-eyed tree frog relaxing on a branch
(12/05/2011) In recognition of Amphibian Ark winning mongabay.com's 2011 conservation award, our pictures of the day this week will focus on amphibians.
$500 offered for rediscovery of extinct snake
(11/29/2011) Need to make a quick 500 bucks? Easy: head to Glades County, Florida and find a specimen of the South Florida rainbow snake (Farancia erytrogramma seminola), which the US government says is extinct. In an unusual bid two NGOS, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Center for Snake Conservation, are offering a substantial reward to the first person who can prove that the South Florida rainbow snake has not vanished forever.
Extinct frog rediscovered in Israel
(11/21/2011) After its marshland was drained, researchers thought the Hula painted frog (Discoglossus nigriventer) had vanished for good. However a patrol at the Ha-Hula lake in Israel recently discovered a single female amphibian that turned out to be the long-lost, and long-sought, Hula painted frog.
Snake laundering rampant in the Indonesian reptile export market
(11/21/2011) Breeding farms in Indonesia are being used to launder illegally caught wildlife, finds a new study published in the journal Biological Conservation. The research is based on surveys of traders who supply the market for green pythons, a non-venomous snake popular in the pet trade for its many color forms. The authors tracked pythons from their point of capture in Indonesian New Guinea and Maluku to breeding farms in Jakarta where the snakes are exported for the pet trade as 'captive-bred'. They found that 80 percent of snakes exported annually from Indonesia are illegally wild-caught.
Photos: 40% of Madagascar's reptiles at risk of extinction
(11/10/2011) 40 percent of Madagascar's terrestrial reptiles are threatened with extinction due to habitat loss and over-collection for the pet trade, reports the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in its latest update of the Red List of Threatened Species.
Museum specimens reveal the tracks of an amphibian epidemic
(11/07/2011) Dead men tell no tales, but dead frogs can speak volumes. Scientists have shown that frogs and salamanders preserved in museums tell the history of a deadly fungus and its spread across Mexico and Central America. The new finding, published recently in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), may help explain past and ongoing amphibian die-offs in the region.
New site is a match-maker for world's endangered frogs
(11/03/2011) A new initiative by the conservation group, Amphibian Ark, hopes to match lonely, vanishing frogs with a prince/princess to to save them. Dubbed FrogMatchMaker.com after online dating sites, the program is working to connect supporters and donors with amphibian conservation programs in need. Currently, amphibians are among the world's most imperiled species with 41 percent threatened with extinction according to the IUCN Red list.
Saving Ghana's vanishing frogs
(11/02/2011) Frogs need all the help they can get. With the IUCN Red List estimating that 41 percent of amphibians are endangered, frogs are currently the world's most imperiled animal family. Scientists estimate that around 200 amphibian species have been lost to extinction in recent decades to habitat loss, pollution, and a devastating fungal disease. Yet as the frog emergency worsens, there have been positive movements in conservation. The most recent comes from the small West African country of Ghana. Partnering with the enthusiastic US-based organization, SAVE THE FROGS!, two Ghanaian herpetologists, Gilbert Baase Adum and Caleb Ofori, have started a sister branch in their country: SAVE THE FROGS! Ghana.
Animal picture of the day: Halloween frog mounts pumpkin
(10/27/2011) A Halloween enrichment exercise for a giant monkey frog at ZSL London.
Old trees necessary for nesting animals
(10/17/2011) Aged, living trees are essential for over 1,000 birds and mammals that depend on such trees for nesting holes, according to a study in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. In much of the world, tree-nesting animals depend on holes formed through maturity and decay—and not woodpeckers—requiring standing old trees.
Little-known animal picture of the day: salmon-bellied snake
(10/11/2011) The salmon-bellied snake (Mastigodryas melanolomus) is found in Central American forests, savannas, and even agricultural areas. It preys on lizards, frogs, and rodents.
Pictures: 12 new species of frog discovered in India
(09/15/2011) Scientists have discovered 12 new species of frogs in the rainforests of India's Western Ghats, according to a paper published in the latest issue of ZooTaxa.
Scientists discover giant species of crocodile; luckily it is extinct
(09/15/2011) Researchers excavating a coal mine in Colombia have discovered a previously unknown species of prehistoric crocodile. The beast is described in the September 15 issue of the journal Palaeontology.
Sea turtle deaths in U.S. waters reduced 90%, but shrimp trawling accounts for 98% of kill
(09/14/2011) The number of sea turtles accidentally caught and killed in United States coastal waters has declined by an estimated 90 percent since 1990, reports a new study published in the journal Biological Conservation. The authors, including researchers at Duke University and Duke University, say regulations to reduce bycatch are responsible for the decline.
Authorities capture the biggest crocodile ever recorded (PHOTO)
(09/06/2011) Authorities in the Philippines captured the largest crocodile on record after a series of fatal attacks, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Baby animal picture of the day: rare Rare Siamese crocodiles hatch in Laos
(08/30/2011) Conservationists are celebrating the hatch of 20 critically endangered Siamese crocodiles at the Laos Zoo, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Could zooplankton save frogs from deadly epidemic?
(08/26/2011) Scientists have discovered that a species of zooplankton will eat a fungal pathogen that is killing amphibians around the world.
Picture of the day: milking a fer-de-lance
(08/24/2011) If you're unfortunate enough to be bit by a venomous snake in South America, its most likely the fer-de-lance (Bothrops atrox).
Photos: 10 new frogs discovered in India's great rainforest
(08/09/2011) Ten new species of frog have been discovered in India's Western Ghats according to two new papers in Biosystematica. Although human populations have farmed in the Western Ghats for centuries, the new discoveries prove that the rainforest still holds many surprises. The Western Ghats lie along India's west coast and have been dubbed one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, but the rich wildlife is imperiled by rising human impacts.
Balancing agriculture and rainforest biodiversity in India's Western Ghats
(08/08/2011) When one thinks of the world's great rainforests the Amazon, Congo, and the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Indonesia usually come to mind. Rarely does India—home to over a billion people—make an appearance. But along India's west coast lies one of the world's great tropical forests and biodiversity hotspots, the Western Ghats. However it's not just the explosion of life one finds in the Western Ghats that make it notable, it's also the forest's long—and ongoing—relationship to humans, lots of humans. Unlike many of the world's other great rainforests, the Western Ghats has long been a region of agriculture. This is one place in the world where elephants walk through tea fields and tigers migrate across betel nut plantations. While wildlife has survived alongside humans for centuries in the region, continuing development, population growth and intensification of agriculture are putting increased pressure on this always-precarious relationship. In a recent paper in Biological Conservation, four researchers examine how well agricultural landscapes support biodiversity conservation in one of India's most species-rich landscapes.
Singing frog leads to insights into human hearing
(08/03/2011) New understanding of how female tungara frogs sort out the din of multiple males singing may lead to insights into human hearing, according to a new study in Nature Communications.
July in review: lizards, alligator-eating pythons, toads, and an Arctic heatwave
(08/02/2011) Herps dominated the list of popular mongabay.com stories for the month of July.
Animal picture of the day: the Jesus Christ lizard
(08/01/2011) The basilisk lizard walks on water. To escape danger the lizard will race across a stream, sprinting, literally, off the water's surface. But despite its nickname of 'Jesus Christ lizard' this is not a miracle, but adaptation.
Animal picture of the day: baby Nile crocodile
(07/26/2011) One day this baby Nile crocodile could reach 20 feet (6 meters) long. Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) range throughout sub-Saharan Africa and even make their home on the island of Madagascar.
Picture of the day: unusually blue animals
(07/21/2011) Following up on yesterday's post on the spectacular blue anole from the Colombian island of Gorgona, here is a small collection of pure blue animals I've photographed. Birds and fish are excluded from the list since there are many blue species.
Animal picture of the day: the world's most blue lizard?
(07/20/2011) The blue anole is one of the world's most spectacular reptiles. Found only on the island of Gorgona, the blue anole is so elusive and rare that scientists have been unable to give an estimate of its population. However it is considered threatened due to its dependence on its small island habitat.
Blue iguana back from the dead
(07/18/2011) The blue iguana (Cyclura lewisi) was once king of the Caribbean Island, Grand Cayman. Weighting in at 25 pounds, measuring over 5 feet, and living for over sixty years, nothing could touch this regal lizard. But then the unthinkable happened: cars, cats, and dogs, along with habitat destruction, dethroned Grand Cayman's reptilian overlord. The lizard went from an abundant population that roamed the island freely to practically assured extinction. In 2002, researchers estimated that two dozen—at best—survived in the wild. Despite the bleak number, conservationists started a last ditch effort to save the species. With help from local and international NGOs, the effort, dubbed the Blue Iguana Recovery Program, has achieved a rarity in conservation. Within nine years it has raised the population of blue iguanas by twenty times: today 500 wild blue iguanas roam Salina Reserve.
Animal photo of the day: the brilliant Red-eyed Tree Frog
(07/16/2011) The red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) is one of the most colorful and best-known tree frogs.
Brainy lizards rival birds in intelligence
(07/13/2011) Reptiles have long been thought to be dim-witted, but a new study in Biology Letters finds that the Puerto Rican anole, a type of lizard, can match birds in smarts. Using cognitive tests that have been previously used on birds, researchers with Duke University found that the lizards were capable of solving a problem they've never encountered before, remembering the solution in future trials, and even changing techniques when presented with new challenges. In fact, the tiny anoles solved the test with fewer tries than birds. Given reptiles' reputation of being slow-on-the uptake the head author, Manuel Leal, said the findings are 'completely unexpected'.
Endangered Madagascar wildlife on sale in Thailand
(06/19/2011) Conservation group TRAFFIC uncovered nearly 600 Madagascar reptiles and amphibians on sale in Thai markets, including endangered species and those banned for sale by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The animals, representing 24 reptiles species and 9 amphibians, are being sold for the international pet trade. "We know there is a significant ongoing illegal trade in protected species from Madagascar, mainly destined for Asia, which has been exacerbated by the current political situation in the country leading to weaker enforcement of existing laws and safeguarding of protected areas," says Richard Hughes, WWF's Representative in Madagascar.
Over 900 species added to endangered list during past year
(06/16/2011) The past twelve months have seen 914 species added to the threatened list by the world's authority of species endangerment, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)'s Red List. Over 19,000 species are now classified in one of three threatened categories, i.e. Vulnerable, Endangered, and Critically Endangered, a jump of 8,219 species since 2000. Species are added to the threatened list for a variety of reasons: for many this year was the first time they were evaluated, for others new information was discovered about their plight, and for some their situation in the wild simply deteriorated. While scientists have described nearly 2 million species, the IUCN Red List has evaluated only around 3 percent of these.
Photos: 600 new species discovered in Madagascar since 1999
(06/06/2011) More than 600 species of plants and animals have been described in Madagascar over the past decade, reiterating the position of Indian Ocean island as one of the world's top biodiversity hotspots, says a new report issued today by WWF.
Traditional Chinese medicine trade takes toll on Indonesia's geckos
(06/01/2011) The call of the tokek, or gecko, is one of the most familiar sounds in Indonesia. Next to the smell of clove cigarettes, the calls to prayer, the friendly smiles and the ferocious afternoon rainstorms, it stands as one of the most easily identifiable characteristics of the country.
World's 'most social' lizard builds multigenerational homes
(05/31/2011) Researchers from Macquarie University in Australia have discovered that the threatened great desert burrowing skink lizard forms stable families that construct and maintain elaborate underground homes, reports ABC News. This is the first lizard in the world known to practice such familial behavior. Native to central Australia, researchers are conducting studies on the great desert skink (Liopholis kintorei) at Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park, where rangers monitor the threatened species. Over 5,000 species of lizard have been documented globally, but only the Uluru skinks live together in immediate and social families that invest in the construction of long-lasting homes.
Amphibian-plague strikes frogs harder in pristine ecosystems
(05/31/2011) Frog populations worldwide are facing two apocalypses: habitat destruction and a lethal plague, known as chytridiomycosis. Over 30 percent of the world's amphibians are currently threatened with extinction and it is thought at least 120 species have gone extinct in just the last 30 years. Unfortunately, a new study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) finds that the two threats—habitat loss and chytridiomycosis—are likely to leave no frog population undisturbed. According to the study, frogs that live in still-pristine habitats are more susceptible to chytridiomycosis than those that are already suffering from habitat loss.
Photos: the top ten new species discovered in 2010
(05/23/2011) If we had to characterize our understanding of life on Earth as either ignorant or knowledgeable, the former would be most correct. In 250 years of rigorous taxonomic work researchers have cataloged nearly two million species, however scientists estimate the total number of species on Earth is at least five million and perhaps up to a hundred million. This means every year thousands of new species are discovered by researchers, and from these thousands, the International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University selects ten especially notable new species.
North America's tiniest turtle vanishing
(05/12/2011) Despite decades of conservation work, populations of North America's smallest turtle, the bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), is continuing to decline. Habitat destruction, invasive plants, road-kill, and the illegal pet trade have all played a role in the bog turtle historic decline, but researchers are now reporting increased mortalities across bog turtle populations, bringing fears of disease or an as-yet-unnamed environmental issue.
Cambodia's wildlife pioneer: saving species and places in Southeast Asia's last forest
(05/11/2011) Suwanna Gauntlett has dedicated her life to protecting rainforests and wildlife in some of the world's most hostile and rugged environments and has set the trend of a new generation of direct action conservationists. She has designed, implemented, and supported bold, front-line conservation programs to save endangered wildlife populations from the brink of extinction, including saving the Amur Tiger (also known as the Siberian Tiger) from extinction in the 1990s in the Russian Far East, when only about 80 individuals remained and reversing the drastic decline of Olive Ridley sea turtles along the coast of Orissa, India in the 1990s, when annual nestings had declined from 600,000 to a mere 8,130. When she first arrived in Cambodia in the late 1990s, its forests were silent. 'You couldn't hear any birds, you couldn't hear any wildlife and you could hardly see any signs of wildlife because of the destruction,' Gauntlett said. Wildlife was being sold everywhere, in restaurants, on the street, and even her local beauty parlor had a bear.
No limbs or sight needed: bizarre new lizard uncovered in Cambodia
(05/09/2011) A new species of legless lizard has been discovered in Cambodia. Herpetologist Neang Thy uncovered, literally, the new species when he turned over a log in the species-rich Cardamom Mountains. While the new lizard looks like a snake or a big earthworm, it is in fact a lizard belong to the Dibamidae family. These bizarre reptiles spend much of their lives burrowing underground for insects, which has allowed them to lose the need for limbs.
Over a thousand geckos freed from criminal taxi
(05/08/2011) Over a thousand tokay geckos (Gekko gecko) were found in a single trunk of a taxi by the Wildlife Rapid Response Team (WRRT), forestry officials, and military police in Cambodia. WRRT is wildlife-crimes program run by Wildlife Alliance. Boxes filled the taxi's trunk. In the boxes were bags stuffed with 1,027 tokay geckos, of which nineteen had perished.
Frog pictures for Save the Frogs Day
(04/29/2011) To raise awareness of the plight of amphibians, in 2009 biologist Kerry Kriger declared April 28th "Save the Frogs Day". This year the event focuses on Atrazine, a commonly used pesticide which triggers reproductive problems in frogs and humans. Atrazine is used primarily on corn. In recognition of Save the Frogs Day, here is a collection of frog photos taken Mongabay.com's Rhett Butler.
Scientists scramble to save dying amphibians
(04/28/2011) In forests, ponds, swamps, and other ecosystems around the world, amphibians are dying at rates never before observed. The reasons are many: habitat destruction, pollution from pesticides, climate change, invasive species, and the emergence of a deadly and infectious fungal disease. More than 200 species have gone silent, while scientists estimate one third of the more than 6,500 known species are at risk of extinction. Conservationists have set up an an emergency conservation measure to capture wild frogs from infected areas and safeguard them in captivity until the disease is controlled or at least better understood. The frogs will be bred in captivity as an insurance policy against extinction.
Save the Frogs Day focuses on banning Atrazine in US
(04/26/2011) This year's Save the Frogs Day (Friday, April 29th) is focusing on a campaign to ban the herbicide Atrazine in the US with a rally at the steps of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Kerry Kriger, executive director of frog-focused NGO Save the Frogs! and creator of Save the Frogs Day, says that Atrazine is an important target in the attempt to save amphibians worldwide, which are currently facing extinction rates that are estimated at 200 times the average. "Atrazine weakens amphibians' immune systems, and can cause hermaphroditism and complete sex reversal in male frogs at concentrations as low as 2.5 parts per billion," Kriger told mongabay.com.
Customs officials confiscate over a thousand monitor lizards headed to China
(04/11/2011) Thai Customs officials have confiscated 1,800 Bengal monitor lizards on the border between Thailand and Malaysia, reports the AFP. Officials said the lizards were likely headed to China for consumption.
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I just started home brewing and made my first batches of wine on the 11th. I made a mead before this and it came out ok, but 2 of my three wines have this horrendous smell today. Before they smelled yeasty and like fruit, but now they just smell like rotten fruit. The 2 that stink are a strawberry wine and a welch's white grape juice concentrate wine, but my lime wine smells fine. I used 1step on everything, used frozen fruit that i then boiled and, washed/resanitized everything between wines. The strawberry REEKS, and the white smells faintly bad at this point. They have been fermenting around 75 degrees. Here's the recipes
2 cans welches frozen juice concentrate
1-1/4 pound of sugar
Lalvin 1118 yeast
3 lbs strawberrys
unknown amt of sugar (i added until i got the SG i wanted)
Lalvin 1118 yeast
Everything in the strawberry wine was boiled and then ladled imeaditly into the carboy (pulp included because i mashed the strawberries) and closed with the original screw cap, until i added yeast, then airlocked. I made a yeast starter and used it for all 3 wines. The strawberry took off so fast that within 2 hrs i had to remove the air lock and add a blow off tube (sanitized) and then replaced the airlock after it had calmed down. I have been periodicly lightly shaking the carboys so that the fruit caps mix with the wine. I didn't use any yeast nutrient/pectic enzyme/acid blend because i didn't have it. Should i pour these out because they are bad, or should i wait and see what happens?
Homebrewer who entered the world of winemaking here.. I've done 6 batches of wine so far, and, I'm still getting used to the smell of wine during the process. Sometimes it smells pretty awful. I always use kits fwiw.
I took it to the homebrew store and the guy there took a smell and said it was H2S in my wine, and I should start degassing regularly. I degassed last night and this morning, it still reeks of rotten eggs, and produces lots of gas when shaken. It's also not done fermenting. SG last night was 1.05
You cant degas while it is still fermenting.
Add some yeast nutrient and stir some O2 into it.
Just because something CAN ferment, does not mean it SHOULD be fermented.


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It looks like a few more details have shown up on the rumored addition to the Volkswagen SUV family. According to Auto Express, the newcomer will have its sights set dead on the American market and will boast seating for seven. It will also carry a slimmer price tag than the current Touareg, all of this courtesy of VW America guru Jonathan Browning.
Auto Express is also reporting that the new crossover/SUV will most likely be built here in the U.S. at the company's Chattanooga, Tennessee manufacturing facility alongside the new Passat.
The German automaker has made no secret of the fact that it wants nothing more than to carve out a larger chunk of the American auto market, and doing so will require a portfolio of vehicles that caters more specifically to Yankee tastes. By 2018, VW wants to sell 800,000 vehicles in the land of the free. Last year the company managed to move 256,830 units.
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Contents tagged with WPF
The CLR, Dependency Properties, Routed Events and Cider
Dependency Properties and Routed Events are special WPF mechanisms that can be used in place of the CLR's normal Properties and Events, since they are more powerful, although less typed. You can even define a dependency property or routed event without a matching property or event and one can access the property's value or attach to the event using simple code.
Life With WPF: 10 Things Wrong With WPF Today
[Caveat: This is constructive criticism about XAML and the current version of WPF. They both have their strengths and things I love about them and they both may become better over time, but this is about what we have today.]
WPF Performance and Another Useful Document
Here's a collection of performance related information I find useful:
Two Birds with One Stone: Introducing The MultiBindingFoldingConverter
After realizing the project I'm working on is in need of two features that do not exist in WPF - one being a missing feature, the other being a bug - I decided to take action and write something that would allow one to write code that is currently an unsupported scenario.
First, let's take a look at what we want accomplish. We have the following Window, that shows the speed we're walking at. It has three combo boxes, signifying (from left to right) the language of the form (English or Dutch), the distance measurement units (Meters or Kilometres) and the time measurement units (Seconds or Hours), along with a text box that indicates the speed we're walking (as measured in KM/H). What we would like to do is to translate this information to a single string. This is how we would have done this, if the above mentioned features were not missing:
The above illustration shows a single converter (a call to string.Format) which would receive 5 values - the format (language specific, so it has to be converted using a converter), the text for "Speed" (same as the format - must be converted to the wanted language), the speed itself (after being converted from its original value to the requested distance and time unit types) and the distance and time unit types' names (converted to the language of our choice).
However, this scenario is impossible in today's WPF, so in its stead, I have created the MultiBindingFoldingConverter, which allows you to create the above tree with the following XAML:
<MultiBinding Mode="OneWay"> <MultiBinding.Converter> <f:MultiBindingFoldingConverter> <f:Fold Converter="{StaticResource stringFormatConverter}"> <!-- Format --> <f:BindingReference Index="0" Converter="{StaticResource translationConverter}" ConverterParameter="Format" /> <!-- "Speed" --> <f:BindingReference Index="0" Converter="{StaticResource translationConverter}" ConverterParameter="Speed" /> <!-- Speed value --> <f:Fold Converter="{StaticResource speedConverter}"> <!-- Speed --> <f:BindingReference Index="1" /> <!-- Distance --> <f:BindingReference Index="2" /> <!-- Time --> <f:BindingReference Index="3" /> </f:Fold> <!-- Distance --> <f:Fold Converter="{StaticResource translationConverter}"> <f:BindingReference Index="0" /> <f:BindingReference Index="2" /> </f:Fold> <!-- Time --> <f:Fold Converter="{StaticResource translationConverter}"> <f:BindingReference Index="0" /> <f:BindingReference Index="3" /> </f:Fold> </f:Fold> </f:MultiBindingFoldingConverter> </MultiBinding.Converter> <!-- Language --> <Binding ElementName="language" Path="SelectedItem" /> <!-- Speed --> <Binding ElementName="speed" Path="Text" /> <!-- Distance --> <Binding ElementName="distance" Path="SelectedItem" /> <!-- Time --> <Binding ElementName="time" Path="SelectedItem" /> </MultiBinding>
Instead of writing the Binding elements hierarchically, you simply write the logic of the conversion hierarchy using Fold (instead of MultiBinding) and BindingReference (instead of Binding) elements.
BindingReference elements are exactly what you'd guess they were - references to individual binding tags inside the original MultiBinding, using their zero-based index. For instance, the first BindingReference receives its value from the zeroth Binding element, i.e. the language binding.
Fold elements take their child BindingReference and Fold elements and fold them into a single value, much like a MultiBinding element folds many Binding elements.
Both BindingReference and Fold elements are Evaluators, which means that they can use a value converter (IValueConverter and IMultiValueConverter respectively), along with its parameter and a culture. A Mode attribute can also be placed on them, much like one would be placed on a Binding (updating the source is not fully supported and tested, simply because I have yet to find a case in which I would need it).
An additional upside to this solution is the fact that each Binding happens only once per calculation, so in our example, rather than have 9 Binding elements along with 4 more MultiBinding elements, we only have 4 Binding elements and one MultiBinding.
The code and sample are both available on a new project I opened on CodePlex, under the DotNetZen.Presentation.Converters and Converters projects respectively. I intend to keep adding new ideas and code to that repository as I go along. There's no release, but you can browse the source code itself and download a zip file of the entire code base.
Multi-Value Converters, Value Converters and the Case of the Wrong Target Type
The above XAML places a MultiBinding expression on the Text dependency property of TextBlock. This MultiBinding in turn takes its value from a Binding expression and passes it through a custom converter. The Binding expression itself has a converter of its own.
DependencyPropertyChangedEventArgs? Think Again.
Delegate Contravariance is a really cool feature in C# that is often overlooked, mostly because it is so implicit and "obvious". Go read the example I linked to if you don't know what it is (it's a short one).
ContentPresenter Is Not Set When Using a ControlTemplate for a ContentControl
I encountered a problem today, the solution to which some of you may find worth keeping note of.
Three Ways To Create Dynamic Menus
There are quite a few sources about how to create dynamic menus (menus that are not embedded in XAML or code, but rather loaded from an external file):
Simplifying the WeakEvent Pattern
Building on the work started by William Kempf, I set out to make using the WeakEvent Pattern simpler and more readable. My intention was to make sure the user would have to write the minimum amount of code to use it, in order to draw it closer to the more intuitive model of strongly referenced events. To use, download the project, reference it and go over the following steps:
Multi-binding inside Multi-binding
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CVS Caremark, McDermott Start This Week's Marathon of Earnings
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Three of the six of companies profiled today report quarterly results after the closing bell Monday and three report before the opening bell on Tuesday.
Car rental service company, Avis Budget (CAR) reports after the closing bell and is the biggest winner year to date with a gain of 41%.
The energy services company covering the offshore oil and gas industry, McDermott (MDR) also reports after today's closing bell and this stock has the largest year to date loss down 22%.
Read More: VMware Seen as Takeover Candidate If Spun From EMCMarathon Oil (MRO) completes the trio that reports after the close today and this stock as a gain of 9.4% year to date. The parent of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's and Bonefish, Bloomin Brands (BLMN), reports before the opening bell on Tuesday and is down 19% year to date. The integrated pharmacy services provider and drug store chain CVS Caremark (CVS) also reports Tuesday before the open and this stock is up 6.9% year to date. Rounding today's field is the producer of construction aggregates, asphalt mix, concrete and cement Vulcan Materials (VMC) reports before the opening bell Tuesday boasting a year-to-date gain of 6.6%. Let's take a look at the stock profiles. Two "crunching the numbers" tables follow. Bloomin Brands ($19.43) has been below its 200-day simple moving average at $23.07 since April 4 and traded as low as $19.18 on August 1. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share at 29 cents. Bloomin Brands has a 12 month trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.1 but does not pay a dividend. The weekly chart is negative with its five-week modified moving average at $21.04. A monthly value level is $18.25 with a weekly risky level at $20.13. Avis Budget ($56.99) drove to an all-time intraday high at $61.95 on July 3 and is now below its 50-day SMA at $58.58 with the 200-day SMA at $46.32. Read More: 3 Big Takeaways From Michael Kors Earnings Analysts expect the company to report earnings of 63 cents. Avis has a 12 month trailing P/E ratio of 22.4 but does not pay a dividend. The weekly chart is negative with its five-week MMA at $58.17. A semiannual value level is $49.60 with quarterly and weekly risky levels at $58.04 and $58.16, respectively.
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Writers: Brian Duffield, Anthony Tambakis | Director: Gavin O'Connor | Stars: Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Rodrigo Santoro, Noah Emmerich
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101 min | Documentary, Drama | Post-production
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When Thor's love interest gets cursed with a powerful object, Thor must protect it before an army and its ruthless leader try to get their hands on it to take over the remains of Earth.
Writers: Christopher Yost, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, Don Payne, Robert Rodat, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby | Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård
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2 min | Short
Every year the Viennale invites a famous director to produce a short film as the festival trailer. In 2013 the choice has fallen on Iranian-American artist Shirin Neshat, world-renowned for... See full summary »
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18. Thor: The Dark World Special (2013 TV Movie)
5 min | Documentary, Short
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Episode #5.227
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Episode dated 6 November 2013
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Writers: Rob Colley, Dan Gaster | Director: Steve Smith | Stars: Graham Norton, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, James Corden
26. Cloud Atlas (2012)
R | 172 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution.
Writers: David Mitchell, Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer, Andy Wachowski | Directors: Tom Tykwer, Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski | Stars: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Hugo Weaving
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3 min | Short, Music
The song, "My Valentine," is translated into sign language.
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Annual awards presentation honoring the best film achievements of 2011.
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A rich and powerful clothing designer is living in a world of sex, revenge and scandal.
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Cut to the inside of the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Actors practice their "I'm totally laughing for real and not at all upset" faces as host Ricky Gervais comes out... See full synopsis »
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By Justin BoronEconomic development of the predominantly agricultural area surrounding Tara Field may be the driving motivation behind Henry County's push to gain joint ownership of the airport currently owned by Clayton County. The undeveloped tracts of land, over which Henry County holds zoning power, could provide an area for industrial growth, said Henry County Commissioner Gerry Adams, who also manages the airport. "It could be an economic engine for the region by increasing commercial growth and jobs," he said. The resurgence of co-ownership discussions after a year of intermittent negotiations stems from Henry County's recent allocation of $603,188 to its possible $13 million purchase of property surrounding the airport. Henry County's move has swung the momentum of the waning discussions between the two counties as the Clayton County Commission prepares to consider the issue at its next meeting Sept. 7. Setting aside the funds was crucial step in Henry County's attempt to buy property around the airport, which Clayton officials stipulated in its negotiations as a measure to balance each county's involvement in the airport. "Henry's move shows that it stands ready to proceed if Clayton County approves co-ownership," County Commission Chairman Crandle Bray said. "It almost puts the two counties on equal footing." Co-ownership would be advantageous to both counties, Adams said, because it would qualify Tara Field as a regional airport, enabling it to receive federal grants that could be used to expand the airport. But Emory Brock, Clayton County's director of economic development, said he worries that an over-expansion in the scope of the airport's use could lead to the creation of another high traffic, cargo hub like Dekalb-Peachtree Airport. "Right now Tara Field has enormous potential for growth," he said. "Too much expansion could cause a lot of problems for a lot of folks." The impact of the airport's expansion would extend beyond the homes on Ga. Highway 19/41 into the metro Atlanta region, causing logistical difficulties with the already busy air traffic schedule, Brock said. Residential growth in south Clayton also could be hampered by increased noise pollution and traffic brought on by an expanded Tara Field, he said. "We'd be glad to work with Henry County regardless," Brock said. "But the concern is what do they want with the airport. "They need to take a hard look at what's happening around Tara Field," he said.
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From an initial 6 images we had we now have only two showing but we haven't deleted them so where are they ? We had been renaming them as we went along so we knew what they were - might this have made them disappear?
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Ford eat for dinner the day after Hollins dies?
(a) Peanut butter and jelly.
(b) Black beans.
(c) Fried chicken.
(d) Macaroni and cheese.
2. How long have Hollins and Ford known each other?
(a) Since elementary school.
(b) Since college.
(c) Since high school.
(d) Since middle school.
3. Besides English, what language does Ford speak?
(a) French.
(b) Spanish.
(c) German.
(d) Swahili.
4. What is the name of the boss man who publicly humiliates Jethro at the marina?
(a) Willis.
(b) Harold.
(c) Billy-Bob.
(d) Daniel.
5. What emotion does Ford feel when he thinks about his friend, Hollins?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Disappointment.
(d) Fear.
6. What type of fish does Jethro take the out-of-state businessmen to catch aboard his ship?
(a) Tarpon.
(b) Herring.
(c) Ladyfish.
(d) Marlin.
7. What type of wine does Jessica serve Ford on the first night they make love?
(a) Merlot.
(b) Pinot Noir.
(c) Shiraz.
(d) Chardonnay.
8. How old was Jake Hollins when he was kidnapped?
(a) 8-years-old.
(b) 10-years-old.
(c) 12-years-old.
(d) 6-years-old.
9. How many times does Hollins call Ford before finally reaching him at the marina?
(a) Six times.
(b) Four times.
(c) Three times.
(d) Five times.
10. What country is Ford from?
(a) America.
(b) Guatemala.
(c) Canada.
(d) Mexico.
11. In what Central American country did Ford and Hollins run into each other recently?
(a) Honduras.
(b) Belize.
(c) Guatemala.
(d) Costa Rica.
12. Which of the following ailments does Jethro suffer from?
(a) He has crossed eyes.
(b) He has a stutter.
(c) He has a limp.
(d) He has poor hearing.
13. What is the name of Ford's old friend who works for the Operations Data Board of National Security Affairs?
(a) Betty Crocker.
(b) Joan Rivers.
(c) Sally Field.
(d) Martha Stewart.
14. What is the name of the bank where Ford and Hollins used to meet in school?
(a) Biscayne Bank.
(b) Chequesta Bank.
(c) Vizcaynos Bank.
(d) Tequesta Bank.
15. Who was Ford's replacement in Costa Rica when he left his business there?
(a) Riviera.
(b) Hollins.
(c) Bernstein.
(d) Suarez.
Short Answer Questions
1. What sport does the medical examiner who inspected Hollins's body play?
2. What type of bird does Ford see in the sky that reminds him of his friend, Hollins?
3. Which of the following bands is not heard by Ford and Tomlinson blasting from the party across the water?
4. What crime has Hollins committed that he thinks have put local police on his tail?
5. What does Ford ship to science classrooms for his business?
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Population in 2000: 334,563
Population in 2010: 305,704
Decline: 8.6%
For a city with a population whose growth started slowing in 1910 and has been outright declining since 1960, an 8.6% drop not only isn't bad -- it's the lowest loss rate the city's seen in 50 years. It's not ideal, but compared with Rust Belt neighbors such as Detroit, Cleveland and Youngstown, Ohio, Pittsburgh is not only surviving but thriving.
The city's GDP grew from $103 billion five years ago to $111.6 billion last year and held steady through much of the recession, thanks largely to its transition from manufacturing dependence to a multifaceted approach to economic stability. Carnegie-Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh and its medical center provide most of the job base, and while U.S. Steel (X) and PPG Industries (PPG) still provide an industrial presence, finance companies such as PNC Financial Services (PNC) and 1,600 tech companies including Google (GOOG) are taking the city out of the steel age.
There's still a chance it could go wrong, as Pitt's closure of a local hospital last year reminds us, but the city's got one big advantage going for it: youth. The median age in Pittsburgh dropped from 35.5 in 2000 to 33.2 last year, and it's not just because more students are going to Pitt, Duquesne and the seven universities within a walk of downtown. It means more of those kids are home-grown product; the Chicago Federal Reserve noted that Pittsburgh's percentage of adults who graduated high school jumped from 55th in the country to third, while its rank for college graduates matriculated from 69th to 37th.It's not a bad place to party, either. The South Side, the Strip and Station Square are still packed with bars and the young crowd that fills them, and -- as BestPlaces.net found out last year when it named Pittsburgh one of the best places to move to -- they're paying about 12.2% less for their beers than the rest of the country, thanks to a low cost of living and low average home prices. While it's still better known for Pittsburgh Steelers football, Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, Iron City Beer and french fry-stuffed Primanti Brothers sandwiches, institutions such as the Andy Warhol Museum remind newcomers that the Steel City's not to be underestimated.
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An energetic and interactive culinary event where YOU get to be the food critic! Watch three of Chicago's top chefs compete to win your vote!
Enjoy an evening of outstanding food, beer and wine, including a sample of each competing chef's dish! There will also be amazing prizes to win, all in the name of a great cause. All proceeds benefit the Scleroderma Foundation of Greater Chicago.
"This is my favorite fundraiser of the year! The format is great, the food is great, with the right balance of casual and elegant. We have been coming for four years and will be back next year!"
"My husband and I have attended Food Fight the last three years. It has become an event we look forward to every year. Delicious food, fun raffle and auction items, and an all around good time for a great cause!"
"Great opportunity to watch some of the city's best chefs in action in an intimate setting."
Tom Van Lente
Executive Chef
Heather Terhune
Executive Chef
Sable Kitchen & Bar
Giuseppe Tentori
Executive Chef, Partner
GT Fish & Oyster
As a food fanatic, Amanda Puck can be found all over Chicago's vibrant dining scene, enjoying it one bite at a time. Through her new and emerging media efforts, Amanda makes valuable connections that generate buzz and revenue for her clients as the EVP of XA, The Experiential Agency. A foodie first, Amanda was the Managing Partner of Spago Restaurant and also the two-time Emmy Award winning host of "Check, Please" on WTTW Channel 11 for its first two seasons in 2001 and 2002.
The James Hotel
(2nd Floor)
55 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60611
Food Fight guests receive discounted valet parking from the hotel for $14.
The James Hotel is a 297-room luxury boutique, which received recognition on Travel + Leisure magazine's World's Best Awards, is centrally located on the corner of Rush and Ontario, steps from Chicago's famous Michigan Avenue shopping district, Millennium Park and renowned museums.
What is the attire?
Dress is best described as casual chic. Whatever you would wear to dinner or a night out. Dresses and sport coats encouraged. Jeans accepted.
Is there seating available?
There is limited seating, but this is not a sit-down event. Girls, try to wear comfortable shoes! If you have special requests for seating, please contact us.
Are there vegetarian options?
There are few vegetarian options. We try to provide a veggie option or two in the hors d'oeuvres, but the chefs' dishes typically contain meat. Remember, it is a competition!
Parking and transportation?
If you are driving, we recommend using The James Hotel valet services. They are offering Food Fight attendees a discounted rate of $14. Located in the busy River North neighborhood, just steps from Michigan Ave, the hotel is also easily accessible by train, bus or cab.


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