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A Message from the President
Establishing Our Presence in an Enriched and Safe Vehicle Society
With market conditions set to undergo significant change in the future, we at Clarion are transforming our business portfolio as an "In-Vehicle Information Solutions Provider," contributing to an enriched and safe vehicle society. The business environment in the automobile industry is undergoing dramatic change, including market entrants from IT and other sectors, as well as increase in customer requirement for driving support systems such as automatic driving and parking. Within this business environment, Clarion is focused on strengthening the Intelligent Safety business, aimed at safety and security, and the Connectivity business, which enables customers to "connect," as our key growth areas. By combining our core technologies with these businesses, we will continue to lead the world in providing systems solutions.
Fully understanding the characteristics of each market, we at Clarion will enhance our presence in the global markets as a trusted and valued partner, further enhancing our marketing and technological capabilities in order to perfect the interface between people, sound and information – which lies at the heart of Clarion's global product development initiatives – and strive to deliver the very best that we can offer to our customers.
With united efforts and the spirit of 'We are Clarion', and as a member of the Hitachi Group, we will continue to fulfill our corporate social responsibilities and ultimately grow to become a global corporate presence and an enterprise indispensable to society.
From In-Vehicle Device Manufacturer to In-Vehicle Information Solution Provider
Clarion finds itself in a market environment undergoing drastic change. We will tackle the challenges presented by these rapidly changing market conditions while quickly adapting and evolving our business model. Clarion is evolving from an in-vehicle device manufacturer, to a company dedicated to connected in-vehicle navigation and multimedia systems with a growing focus on "Cloud-Based Information Network Services for Vehicles" (software and services), and Intelligent Safety systems with an increased awareness of security, safety and comfort.
Delivering value-added products and services that truly "connect" and enable our customers to access the various kinds of information and services they need in their daily lives, at anytime and in an optimized easy-to-use format provides solutions to enrich their lives safely and reliably.
Managing the information required by vehicles, people, and the environment in a cohesive manner, providing each of our customers with maximum value through safety and comfort. These are the things that Clarion will provide by simultaneously developing a comprehensive information management solution and optimized user interface, and linking the two together to provide uniquely appealing customer value. Furthermore, Clarion will continue to pursue the limitless potential of future innovation, including contributing to social infrastructure through energy management aiming to lessen the burden on the environment.
Activities of a Truly Global Corporation
Clarion divides its global operations into five regions, namely Japan, the Americas (North/Central/South America), Europe, China, and Asia/Oceania. Each region has its own overall administrative function, under which are the functions of marketing, development, production, and sales. We will continue to provide each and every region with the optimum products and services, by organically combining the respective geographical, customer and product functions.
Contributing to the Creation of a Sustainable Society
Global warming is one of the most critical environmental issues facing our planet, and its effects appear in ways that cross national boundaries, at an increasingly alarming pace. As the earth experiences abrupt environmental changes, and as we attempt to realize a sustainable, recycling-based society, the importance of environmental measures as a matter of corporate responsibility also grows.
At Clarion, these environmental issues are a key issue for management, and we are implementing the Clarion Environmental Management Plan on a global scale, while also promoting environmental management activities overseas. In keeping with our aspirations to be a "company that is truly liked and valued by society", global environmental considerations and activities such as these will be mission-critical to our enterprise.
To Our Stakeholders
To our customers, As society changes and technology continues to evolve, we will rapidly identify our customers' needs in order to provide unique products and services that incorporate the latest innovations. We are committed to our relentless pursuit of creating products and services that deliver true customer satisfaction and enrich their lives daily.
To our shareholders, Clarion aims to transform itself into an even stronger company. We will practice continuous improvement and set ambitious goals in order to further develop our capabilities.
To our suppliers and business partners, The entire Clarion Group is focused on "Cloud-Based Information Network Service for Vehicles" as a new keystone for our business, complementing in-vehicle information devices. As changes in the market environment, globalization, and technological advances all contribute to the accelerated pace of change in the world we live in, we are acting as swiftly as possible to meet new challenges through an optimized corporate structure. Clarion will continue to think creatively at all times and act quickly.
To our employees, Clarion will only thrive if each and every one of you shares the values of the Company and gives your very best. To make this possible, we will strive to create an environment in which you can feel, "I'm so proud to be a part of Clarion!"
Generating Synergies by Harnessing the Comprehensive Strengths of the Hitachi Group
As a member of the Hitachi group, Clarion generates synergies in a variety of situations.
We cooperate closely with Hitachi's Information & Telecommunication Systems Company, drawing on their abundant experience and technological know-how in IT platforms to provide the cloud-based vehicle information network service "Smart Access".
We are also working closely with Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., which boasts a large market share in drive control systems, as we seek to create new value by combining vehicle information and Clarion's in-vehicle devices to provide our customers with an even safer and more secure driving experience.
Hitachi, Ltd. has highly advanced R&D facilities. By incorporating the results of Hitachi's advanced research into Clarion's products, including the image-recognition technology used in Intelligent Safety (camera compatible) products, we at Clarion have a clear advantage in terms of introducing world-class products in the fiercely competitive marketplace.


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Pender nonprofit feeding the hungry faces funding crisis
Published: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 12:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 12:15 a.m.
A remarkable total of 25,652 Pender County residents received much-needed food and/or clothing from a local nonprofit agency during 2013 – a 39 percent increase over 2012 – but the agency is currently struggling to make ends meet so that it can provide even more help to families this year.
Pender County Christian Services (PCCS) of Burgaw operates a food pantry and clothes closet. It has served Pender's residents since 1982.
Governed by an all-volunteer board and operated by volunteer president Sandy Harris, the 501(c)3 agency's rapid growth demanded the addition of many dedicated volunteers, three part-time employees, and a larger facility in 2011.
The employees manage the boutique and food pantry/clothes closet, as well as coordinate The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), held twice-monthly at Broken Bread Fellowship Church in Burgaw.
PCCS operates by referrals and also collaborates with area schools and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina to help children who aren't getting enough food at home on weekends. More than 80 percent of the students at Burgaw Elementary School alone receive free or reduced-price lunches, and such children are being provided backpacks of food to take home with them on Fridays.
"We don't want children to be going hungry," Harris said. "We are seeing an increasing number of families seeking nutrition assistance due to the economy and cutbacks in the federal and state food assistance programs."
In addition to regular food, special nutritional products are available for diabetics, cancer patients, and seniors that aren't able to eat.
Although the larger facility, located at 210 W. Fremont St. in Burgaw, enables the agency to provide additional assistance and programs, PCCS still has a $54,000 mortgage to reduce before it can fully concentrate on helping Pender families.
"It's not about the debt," Harris said. "It's about how many more people we could reach if we eliminate the debt. We have raised around $20,000 towards this goal, but we need the help of the general public."
Anyone who has a heart for feeding people in need may send donations to: PCCS Inc., P.O. Box 84, Burgaw, NC, 28425, Attention: Sandy.
"No donation is too small," Harris stated. "Search your hearts. Unless you see what we see every day, the stories we hear, it would be hard to understand why we so badly have to help these families in need. They need compassion; they need love. They're not in that position because they want to be."
For more information on PCCS, call 910-259-2581.
A former newspaper editor, Barbara Hardin is a Rocky Point resident who occasionally volunteers for PCCS.
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Ranked among the nation's most integrated healthcare systems, Community Health Network is Central Indiana's leader in providing convenient access to exceptional healthcare services, where and when patients need them—in hospitals, health pavilions, workplaces, schools and homes.
The liver is one of the organs that helps with digestion but is not part of the digestive tract. It is the largest organ in the body and carries out many important functions, such as making bile, changing food into energy, and cleaning alcohol and poisons from the blood.
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage. It is caused by viruses, bacteria, certain medications, or alcohol. It may also be caused by certain diseases such as: autoimmune diseases, metabolic diseases, and congenital (present at birth) abnormalities (biliary atresia, Wilson's disease). Generally, symptoms of hepatitis include fever, jaundice, and an enlarged liver. There are several types of hepatitis.
Hepatitis C (once called non-A, non-B hepatitis) is a liver disease caused by a recently identified blood-borne virus. Discovered in 1989, this strain of acute viral hepatitis causes approximately 20,000 new infections in the US each year.
Recovery from this infection is rare - about 55 to 80 percent of infected persons become chronic carriers of the virus. Approximately 20 percent of people infected with hepatitis C virus will become sick with jaundice or other symptoms of hepatitis. Seventy percent of these individuals may go on to develop chronic liver disease.
Chronic liver disease due to hepatitis C causes between 8,000 and 10,000 deaths and is the leading indication for liver transplantation each year in the United States. By the year 2010, the number of deaths from hepatitis C is expected to rise to 38,000 each year.
Transmission of hepatitis C occurs primarily from contact with infected blood, but can also occur from sexual contact or from an infected mother to her baby. Blood transfusions prior to 1992 and the use of shared needles are other significant causes of the spread of hepatitis C.
The following describes persons who may be at risk for contracting hepatitis C:
There is no vaccine for hepatitis C. Persons who are at risk should be checked regularly for hepatitis C. Persons who have hepatitis C should be monitored closely for signs of chronic hepatitis and liver failure.
The following are the most common symptoms for hepatitis C. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
Symptoms may occur from two weeks to six months after exposure. The symptoms of hepatitis C may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for hepatitis C may include the following:
Specific treatment for hepatitis C will be determined by your physician based on:
At the present time, a vaccine is not available for the prevention of hepatitis C. Treatment may include biological therapy with interferon.
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The TODAY Show style contributor Jill Martin, and her partner in fashion crime Dana Ravich, have a new book out called I Have Nothing To Wear: A Painless 12-Step Program to Declutter Your Life So You Never Have To Say This Again (Rodale). From tips on closet organization to advice on what to spend on and where to save, these gals really boil it down. What other wisdom do they impart? Forget about the old rules and instead follow the NEW rules:
1. It's okay to wear white after Labor Day. Banning the color at the end of the summer? Martin calls this "totally outdated" thinking. She loves crisp white shirts, nubby white sweaters and off-white corduroys, to name a few. The only thing she says is off limits after Labor Day? White shoes.
2. You CAN wear open toe shoes all year around. Try them in the cooler months with opaque tights and usher in a whole new (and improved) chic you.
3. Just say it: No nude pantyhose! Start slathering on the self-tanner and let those legs go bare (or wear hose in a color).
4. Instead of matching, try MISmatching. Break up suit and wear the jacket with jeans or other off-color pants; instead of wearing shoes to coordinate with your bag, try a shoe in a pop of color; instead of perfectly coordinating a scarf, wear an alternate print or color.
5. Forget about seasonal dressing. You won't wear a down parka on summer's warmest days, and you're unlikely to wear a beach cover up in the winter…wait, not so fast! That cover up? Put a cotton turtleneck underneath, throw on some tights and a pair of tall boots, and you have yourself a great transitional outfit for the fall season and beyond. Layers, people, it's all about layers.
Perhaps the best advice has to do with new purchases. Martin and Ravich say you must think before you buy, and ask these questions: Does it flatter my figure? Express my personality? Is it something I'll actually wear? Is the color great? Does it make me feel stylish and sophisticated? For those of us who can relate to buyers remorse (oh, the satin pencil skirt in my closet that still has the tags dangling), Martin and Ravich give just the right amount of tough love to help you shop, and dress, better.
Want even more fashion tricks? Check out Tim Gunn's tips for enviable style.
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Retired public affairs officer put spotlight on others
Published: Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 1:05 a.m.
Even as she was stepping off into retirement, Lucy Crockett found it discomforting to be talking about herself.
About Lucy Crockett
Age: I'm proud of my age, but I don't discuss it often because it creates artificial barriers, especially for women. So, to quote my dad, let's say I'm "old enough to know better."
Hometown and high school: Born in southwest Virginia, later moved to Durham, where I attended Durham High School.
College and major: Duke University; English literature
Prior job of interest: I've spent my career in local government, primarily in police departments, where my real commitment lies.
How long with WPD: 6.5 years – I moved to Wilmington for the opportunity to work there.
What do you do for lunch on workdays? I live within two miles of work, so it's relaxing (and cheap) to drive home for lunch. I also enjoy going out for lunch with friends from work once or twice a week.
How do you get an afternoon power boost? A jolt of caffeine never hurts.
What do you do for dinner on workdays? I have a couple of favorite restaurants for carry-out, but usually I make something fairly healthy at home. I like to cook if I'm not stressed.
How do you keep in touch with news happenings daily? News is part of my job, so in addition to the morning paper at home, I monitor news sites on the Internet off and on all day.
Latest book you've enjoyed: I read for escape, so I read a lot of mysteries.
Favorite type of music: I alternate between classical and country.
Favorite sports team: In summer it's the Detroit Tigers, in winter the Washington Redskins and ACC basketball.
Favorite place to relax: I love to travel, but I'm also pretty contented walking on the beach or sitting on my own back porch.
"I am usually putting the spotlight on others," said Crockett, who retired June 27 after decades as a public affairs officer and champion of good government service – the past six years with the Wilmington Police Department.
She had handled public affairs previously for city governments in Virginia and Florida, including police departments. But in remembering those times, the spotlight quite naturally shifted from her to her parents – Alex and Becky Crockett, now in their mid-80s, living in Durham, and both of whom were professionals on the other side of the keyboard.
"They were newspaper people," Crockett said. "They started off in southwest Virginia where I grew up. Mom worked for a Saltville paper, Dad was a correspondent for the Roanoke Times. On Sundays my parents would take me and my two brothers for drives in the car and at an intersection on the back roads, at a stop sign, we got to pick which way to go.
"Except if a fire engine would fly past in one direction, we would always peel off and follow it, to see what was up. I kinda liked that."
They soon moved to Durham, where Alex had a long career as a sportswriter and later was a manager for the Herald-Sun and Becky wrote for what was then the society pages. Young Lucy went to Duke and majored in English literature, something that helped her over the years as she communicated with the public.
"Actually," Crockett said, "mastering the language is something you can use in just about any profession."
Today's government spokespeople also have to be master jugglers as the Internet has created a continuous news cycle demanding the latest information and updates. Back in her parents' day, newspapers used to be put to bed around 11:30 at night and TV stations signed off a few hours later with the national anthem.
"Now TV stations and newspapers are staffed all day long to constantly get news onto their websites," Crockett said. "Six years ago, just after I got here, we had a major development at 11:10 at night and nobody even showed up for it. That would never happen now.
"And with the social media, like Twitter and Facebook, we have citizen reporters and bloggers reporting on events – some good, and some not so much. Others use cellphones to take photos that sometimes are accurate depictions of what's happened, but others warp what has happened.
"So you do spend time chasing around to get things right."
One of her proudest career moments was helping to develop realistic hiring practices for women seeking employment in law enforcement. In Virginia, working for the city of Alexandria back in the late 1970s, she was tasked with knocking down artificial barriers that often kept female applicants on the sidelines.
"They had obstacles like a certain height requirement based on the distance from the seat to the gas pedal in a police car that shorter people couldn't meet," remembers Crockett. "Or unreasonable upper body strength tests. Or questions that only women were asked during an interview, like 'How do you plan to take care of your kids?'
"My job wasn't just hiring women for the sake of it. The program we put in place accurately and appropriately determined what it took for them to do the job. I'm very proud of that."
Crockett's also proud that her retirement now sets aside time to give back to her parents by visiting with them up the road in Durham, while she also can enjoy the nearby beaches in her adopted hometown.
"Oh, I'm staying here," she said. "I like it here. I have my house. And my nice back porch.
"But you never want to stop learning or doing. I think I might volunteer with the Red Cross in public affairs. You know, as they have a disaster or special events or needs, I could help get the word out about everything they're doing."
There goes that spotlight again.
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Gardening Articles: Care :: Plant Care Techniques
Growing Head Lettuce (page 2 of 2)
by National Gardening Association Editors
A thick, organic mulch (straw, leaves, grass clippings, hay, etc.) is almost a must if you're growing head lettuce down South in the spring. It will help retain moisture and keep the soil cool as warm spring weather arrives. It's good in Northern gardens, too, where spring heat or quick-draining soils could hurt the crop.
Cultivation is simply stirring up the soil lightly to kill young weeds and aerate the soil. Be sure not to kill or hoe around your head lettuce plants deeper than one inch - their roots are shallow.
Booster Shot of Fertilizer
Head lettuce, like other kinds of lettuce, has a limited root system that can't go deep in the soil for nutrients. Sometimes an application of extra fertilizer along the way - known as sidedressing - can help. Make a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer every three to four weeks. You can also use an organic fertilizer such as manure tea, fish emulsion, bloodmeal or cottonseed meal.
Heading into Fall
Not enough people realize how easy it is to have nice fall heads of lettuce.
In the Northeast, head lettuce started in mid-July
and set out in the garden in early August will mature in September when it's cool. In warmer parts of the country, plant in early fall for a late fall or winter harvest.
If you're planting a crop for fall or winter harvest when the soil is still warm, lettuce seeds may not germinate well. To overcome this problem (called thermodormancy), start the seeds indoors and transplant them when they have at least four leaves, or soak the seeds in cool water for a day, then dry them for two hours before planting.
To ease the shock of being set out in the garden in mid- or late-summer heat, shade transplants for a few days and keep them well watered. Spacing is more important for head lettuce than with other types. Set transplants or thin seedlings 10 to 12 inches apart. Watch the young transplants for signs of insect damage - insects are in full swing by midsummer and your young lettuces are an inviting meal.


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This is why Buckweat and Justin can't have nice things.
This is why Buckweat and Justin can't have nice things.
Well, I open my eyes and I see things. I've seen spirits moving through the walls. I've seen a vortex coming through the wall. I've seen amorphous little balls of light bouncing all around in the front yard through the window. I've seen giant bugs on the floor. I was in a hotel room in Amarillo, Texas, and all I remember is standing on the bed and seeing the whole wall in front of me filled with lights that were [makes popping sound] popping like popcorn out of the wall. Then I'll wake up and I go "Wow, I was standing on my bed and staring at this wall."
lol no im just kidding, im just scared of getting caught


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ZF-12458: CLONE - DB2 on i5 fails because of table and column names quoting
The following script was used:
echo 'Version:- '.Zend_Version::VERSION.'
$stmt = $db->select()->from('psvf.STOCK')->where( 'VIN = ?' , 'ZZZ');
echo '
$test = $db->fetchAll($stmt,2);
It fails with the following result:
Version:- 1.11.10
string(73) "SELECT "HYOLABR".* FROM "psvf"."HYOLABR" AS "HYOLABR" WHERE (VIN = 'ZZZ')"
Fatal error: Uncaught exception 'Zend_Db_Statement_Db2_Exception' with message 'HYOLABR in "psvf" type *FILE not found. SQLCODE=-204' in /usr/local/zendsvr/share/ZendFramework/library/Zend/Db/Statement/Db2.php:69 Stack trace: #0 /usr/local/zendsvr/share/ZendFramework/library/Zend/Db/Statement.php(115): Zend_Db_Statement_Db2->_prepare('SELECT "HYOLABR...') #1 /usr/local/zendsvr/share/ZendFramework/library/Zend/Db/Adapter/Db2.php(238): Zend_Db_Statement->__construct(Object(Zend_Db_Adapter_Db2), 'SELECT "HYOLABR...') #2 /usr/local/zendsvr/share/ZendFramework/library/Zend/Db/Adapter/Abstract.php(478): Zend_Db_Adapter_Db2->prepare('SELECT "HYOLABR...') #3 /usr/local/zendsvr/share/ZendFramework/library/Zend/Db/Adapter/Abstract.php(736): Zend_Db_Adapter_Abstract->query(Object(Zend_Db_Select), 2) #4 /www/zendsvr/htdocs/PSIwarranty/zendtest.php(24): Zend_Db_Adapter_Abstract->fetchAll(Object(Zend_Db_Select), 2) #5 {main} thrown in /usr/local/zendsvr/share/ZendFramework/library/Zend/Db/Statement/Db2.php on line 69
The following script works OK:
$stmt = "select * from psvf.STOCK where VIN = 'ZZZ'";
$prepare = $db->query($stmt);
$result = $db->fetchAll($stmt);
This error appears to be related to ZF-3011 but not quite the same. Happens with ZendServer CE running on iSeries
Setting Zend_Db::AUTO_QUOTE_IDENTIFIERS => false fixes issue, seems likely that DB2 doesn't like aggressive quoting of tables. Maybe extend the DB2 class to overwrite to false.
This issue has been closed on Jira and moved to GitHub for issue tracking. To continue following the resolution of this issues, please visit: https://github.com/zendframework/zf1/issues/29


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ZF-10487: ZendAMF serialization slow? - Supplied patch not applied
I've compared ZendAMF to AMFPHP, by returning a dataset with 5000+ rows from a table, using the exact same code (both in PHP, and AS3). ZendAMF averages a 16 second return time, whereas AMFPHP returns in 3 seconds. I'm guessing the added time is coming from the process of serializing data to send back to Flash.
I cloned bug ZF-7493 in hopes that having a bug that has not been "fixed" will get someone to notice that the correct patch has not been applied yet.
Please apply patch "Amf.perform.ref-writeString-1.10.5.patch".
Re-assigning to wade to have a look at suggested fix.
In addition to Mark's patch, the issue also effects Object serialization. Even with Mark's patch if one is encoding a large dataset of objects, the issue still appears. I've taken Mark's logic and used spl_object_hash() to get vastly improved performance for my needs. In essence, the performance drops exponentially as size of the array increases. Its even worse with the object array_search than it is with strings. I went ahead and put up the diff but this piece should probably be fixed to use SPL where available and otherwise require a UUID on any object passed to the serializer or some other logic along the lines. Point being is to build a hash to search on rather than exhaustive object comparison. Note this diff is based on the original. Mark made some other changes to pass the marker type which are not shown here.
@@ -386,7 +386,7 @@ $object = &$objectByVal; }
- $ref = array_search($object, $this->_referenceObjects,true);
$ref = array_key_exists(spl_object_hash($object), $this->_referenceObjects) ? $this->_referenceObjects[spl_object_hash($object)] : false;
// quickly handle object references if ($ref !== false){
@@ -394,7 +394,7 @@ $this->writeInteger($ref); return true; }
- $this->_referenceObjects[] = $object;
- $this->_referenceObjects[spl_object_hash($object)] = count($this->_referenceObjects); return false; }
I've applied both Mark's patch as well as the improvements suggested in the previous comment (with minor modifications -- I store the object hash locally so it doesn't need to be computed multiple times). The changes are in trunk in r23682. Please test, and, if the changes pose no issues AS WELL AS demonstrate better performance, please post a comment so I can merge to the 1.11 release branch.
Can someone test this?
I checked out revision 24104 and everything works for our project. It also looks like Amf.perform.ref-writeString-1.10.5.patch is included in ZF 1.11.7 so this bug could be closed?
Marking as resolved, as patch was merged in time for 1.11.3.
I am still having horrible performance. What took 200ms on AMFPHP takes 5s on ZendAMF 1.11.7 Thoughts?
X2 on this comment => "I am still having horrible performance. What took 200ms on AMFPHP takes 5s on ZendAMF 1.11.7"
Returning small simple arrays is fine but other than that, very slow. Returning ~200 objects with some properties containing objects takes about 5 seconds. It's not the function that creates the objects either. I capture the micro-time at the beginning of the function and immediately before the return and it's less than half a second. So it takes 4.5 seconds to return the objects to Flex.


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Parts of New Hanover, Brunswick counties under a flood warning
Published: Friday, April 12, 2013 at 8:22 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, April 12, 2013 at 8:22 a.m.
Parts of New Hanover and Brunswick counties are under a flood warning, according to the National Weather Service.
The warning is in place until 11:30 a.m., according to the advisory.
As of 8:27 a.m., one to four inches of rain had fallen on portions of southeastern Brunswick and New Hanover counties.
"This has caused widespread flooding of streets and low lying areas which should continue for the next several hours," the advisory states.
All major roads across the southern half of Wilmington and southeastern Brunswick County have water partially covering the road.
The Weather Service advises drivers to avoid areas where water covers the road as the car may stall.
A flood warning means flooding is imminent or has been reported. Flooding is expected to become a problem at locations that do not drain well.
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Will Work for Art: Gregory Stock
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"Will Work for Art" takes you behind the scenes to meet the people who make the Fine Arts Museums work. This week we meet museum educator and "Mr. Friday Night," Gregory Stock. Originally from Saint Louis, Missouri, Gregory just celebrated his one-year anniversary as a full-time employee at the Museums.


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5 key planks for a strategic aging policy, Banker White explores how Alzheimer's strengthened his parents' marriage, PhRMA launches new innovation hub, Carnegie Mellon launches BrainHub to concentrate "intellectual horsepower" against brain disease, and the link between mindfulness and Alzheimer's care (read more).
Must reads and watch
The need to invest in NIH to fight diseases like Alzheimer's, Meryl Comer talks about her new book "Slow Dancing With A Stranger: Lost And Found In The Age Of Alzheimer's" with Diane Rehm, and smart-home technology helps manage Alzheimer's care (read more).
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NPR profiles the important role of that individuals with Down syndrome play in Alzheimer's research, the debate over early Alzheimer's diagnosis, the need for equal treatment of women in medical research, and Sen. Bob Casey introduces a caregiver corps bill (read more).
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Breakthrough in neuroscience research into autism disease, the impact of early onset Alzheimer's, and NIH challenges innovators to develop ways to track the health status of a single cell in complex tissue over time in the hopes of developing breakthroughs in disease like Alzheimer's (read more).
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ALS co-founder calls for a commitment to fight brain diseases like ALS and Alzheimer's, the growth in Alzheimer's related fiction, and Alzheimer's patients will receive young blood transfusions as part of a Stanford School of Medicine clinical trial (read more).


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La Monnaie ¦ Concerts ¦ Rapsodia satanica ¦ Intro
Rapsodia satanica
Nino Oxilia & Pietro Mascagni
To mix cinema and music in a novel and impressive way is the challenge for this very special evening, which will take place in the company of the Symphony Orchestra of La Monnaie and the conductor Philippe Béran. At the heart of this ambitious production, the first of its type in our theatre, is the silent movie Rapsodia satanica (1914) by the Italian director, Nino Oxilia, the original and powerful music for which was composed by one of the most renowned composers of the period, Pietro Mascagni. How to be young and beautiful again? For the Countess Alba d'Oltrevita a pact with the devil seems the only solution. But is it possible to give up love in order to enjoy eternal beauty? This masterpiece from the early days of Italian cinema takes it inspiration from the Faustian myth, in order to create an original poetic and pictorial atmosphere.
Film projection featuring live music


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Calvin Johnson Jr. (Megatron) (twitter: @Bigplaycj)
Position: WR
Height: 6-5 Weight: 239 lbs.
Born: September 29, 1985 in Tyrone, GA
High School: Sandy Creek
College: Georgia Tech (school history) (Johnson college stats)
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Mayor Williams, Councilman Williams and AT&T Partner to Remind Teen Drivers: TEXTING...IT CAN WAIT
Posted on 09/19/2013 10:15 pm
Special event held at Howard High School of Technology focusing on dangers of texting while driving
As part of a nationwide movement to stop texting while driving, AT&T officials today joined Wilmington Mayor Dennis P. Williams and Wilmington City Councilman Robert A. Williams (Seventh District) to remind students at Howard VoTech – and across the city – that texting while driving is deadly and that it can wait.
A resolution declaring today as "Drive 4 Pledges Day" in the city, sponsored by Councilman Williams, is on the Council's agenda this evening. Moreover, arrangements are being made to broadcast the powerful documentary, "From One Second to the Next" on WITN Channel 22, the city's PEG channel.
"Unfortunately, countless victims have suffered because drivers are texting and talking behind the wheel," said Mayor Williams. "We must educate our youth about the dangers of texting while driving, and most importantly how texting can wait. I am pleased to have the opportunity to partner with Councilman Williams and AT&T to host this event at the Howard High School of Technology."
Councilman Williams, who like Mayor Williams is a former police officer in Wilmington, said today that people forget that life can change in the blink of an eye which is why every second counts when driving. "There is no reason to text and drive," said Councilman Williams. "What would your response be if you had to tell a mother that she lost her child, instead of answering that text? In the time you took to answer that text, you traveled approximately 600' at 40 miles per hour.... did you see all the potential dangers?"
Tiffany Baehman, vice president/general manager, AT&T Mobility, said AT&T launched this campaign to save lives.
"Simply put, texting while driving is deadly, which is precisely why we launched this campaign in 2009," said Baehman. "Since then, we've teamed up with schools and other organizations here in Delaware and around the country to drive home the message that texting can wait. We're honored to join Mayor Williams, Councilman Williams and the students and staff of Howard VoTech to raise awareness about this very important topic and to encourage the students to make a commitment not to text and drive."
As part of this nationwide movement, earlier this month, fans who attended the "Route 1 Rivalry" game between the University of Delaware and Delaware State University were able to "drive" a special simulator that demonstrated the deadly consequences of texting while driving. And, last May, AT&T collaborated with Dover AFB to demonstrate the dangers of texting while driving at the base's "Wingman Safety Day."
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Baehman said today's event is part of a nationwide effort, spearheaded by AT&T and three other national wireless service providers, to urge people to share their commitment to never text and drive with others as part of "Drive 4 Pledges Day." She also encouraged all Delawareans to join in the It Can Wait movement, and outlined ways they can get involved in their schools and communities.
Individuals can sign up at www.ItCanWait.com to get resources that will help them share their commitment on social media and personalize the movement in their communities. Aspiring to create a social stigma around this dangerous habit of texting while driving, Drive 4 Pledges Day focuses on getting individuals involved in taking the pledge to never text and drive while encouraging others in their communities to do the same. These individuals will join AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile US, Inc., Verizon and more than 200 other organizations by sharing their commitment not to text and drive while increasing awareness of the dangers.
Supporters are encouraged to help spread the word to their families, friends and communities in a variety of ways: they can change their social profile photos and banner to It Can Wait graphics, and share their personal pledge stories using the hashtag #ItCanWait. Individuals and organizations can host pledge drives and distribute posters in their schools, workplaces and neighborhoods. All materials such as social graphics and posters are available for download from www.ItCanWait.com.
Today's Wilmington events are among a variety of activities taking place coast-to-coast, including:
- Nearly 2,000 Drive 4 Pledges activities in communities across the nation, including more than 1,500 at high schools. Additionally, 200+ proclamations will be issued.
- #ItCanWait tweets and Instagram posts will stream on www.ItCanWait.com.
- A National Organizations for Youth Safety Teen Distracted Driving Prevention Summit in Washington D.C., including a rally today with more than 75 teens, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez, NTSB Member Christopher Hart and Aly Raisman, The Century Council Ambassador.
- AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon will run co-branded advertising on national TV programming, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, and display the message in their tens of thousands of stores nationwide.
- GE Healthcare will provide its US Service vehicle fleets with It Can Wait window clings to remind its employees to be safe while on the roads.
- Goodyear blimps will display the message It Can Wait in the skies over Miami and Los Angeles.
- The It Can Wait message will be promoted across key sporting events at games and via social media. Several Major League Baseball teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, will drum up support for It Can Wait by reaching out to fans during games urging them to take the pledge.. NFL players will tweet their support of Drive 4 Pledges Day with their friends and fans. And, NHL and NBA teams will also be supporting the cause.
- Third party organizations will support the day through various activities. The Consumer Electronics Association will hold an employee and membership pledge drive and distribute messaging through social media. The National Auto Body Council will distribute messaging through social media, enewsletters, and press releases. Member collision shops will hold mini pledge drives in local communities. Net Impact, a nonprofit that empowers a new generation of leaders to work for a sustainable future, will promote the pledge as a "small step" in their Small Steps, Big Wins Campus Challenge program at colleges around the world.
- Youth organizations like the Girl Scouts will participate. Girl Scouts of the USA will activate its 112 councils nationwide to support It Can Wait through social media and member engagement.
"Texting while driving claims too many lives, and raising awareness of this completely preventable tragedy is key to saving them," said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx. "We've seen success before through our seatbelts and our drunk driving campaigns, and I both applaud the It Can Wait campaign for its efforts to raise awareness and encourage everyone to make a commitment on Drive 4 Pledges Day to drive focused and distraction-free."
In fact, a ConnectSafely.org survey found that individuals who speak up can have a profound impact, particularly on teens.
- 78% of teen drivers say they're likely not to text and drive if friends tell them it's wrong or stupid.
- 90% say they'd stop if a friend in the car asked them to.
- 93% would stop if a parent in the car asked them to.
- 44% say that they would be thankful if a passenger complained about their texting while driving.
The It Can Wait movement is making a difference. One-in-three people who've seen the texting while driving message say they've changed their driving habits, the campaign has inspired more than 2.5 million pledges never to text and drive and the recently launched "From One Second To The Next" documentary has received more than 2 million views since August 8. To take the pledge and get more information, visit www.ItCanWait.com.


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Seton Hall Answers Baseball's Rally to Take Midweek Contest
Princeton had just a hit through seven innings against Seton Hall but took a liking to the Pirates bullpen in staging a rally that made it interesting Wednesday afternoon at Clarke Field.
The 13-6 loss drops Princeton to 7-12 on the season as the team prepares to head back into Ivy League play Saturday at Brown. Seton Hall, which entered the week ranked No. 22 in the nation by Collegiate Baseball, improved to 20-5.
Seton Hall scored twice in the first inning on a walk, two singles and a throwing error before Princeton got an out, and for most of the afternoon, that was enough for the Pirates, who tacked on five more over the first eight innings against Princeton's bullpen to lead 7-0.
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But the Pirates bullpen was a different story. Princeton saw three Seton Hall pitchers in the eighth inning and tagged them for six runs on seven hits and a walk, sending 11 batters to the plate. By the time it was over, Princeton had pulled within 7-6. Seton Hall's Steven Lombardi settled things down by giving up just a hit and a walk in getting two of the three outs in the eighth.
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City Council Mourns the Passing of Father Roberto Balducelli
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Wilmington City Council President Gregory issued the following statement yesterday on behalf of all of City Council on the passing Friday night of Father Roberto Balducelli who served a pastor of St. Anthony's Parish from 1959 through 1988 and was still active in the Wilmington community at the age of 99. Yesterday was Father Balducelli's birthday.
"Our hearts are saddened by the passing of Father Roberto Balducelli. Father Roberto was a spiritual leader and a father figure for generations of Wilmingtonians. We are very grateful that he was an essential part of our community for decades. Father Roberto was responsible for institutions such as St. Anthony's Parish, St. Anthony's in the Hills, Padua Academy and the Antonian which help nurture the hearts, minds and souls of young and old alike. He was known as a humble man, yet was forceful when it came to his faith, his church and his community. City Council extends condolences to Father Roberto's family, his Oblate family and to the thousands of people who knew him as a friend, a mentor and as a person of faith."


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FILE - This Jan. 2, 2013 file photo shows Shain Gandee, from MTV's "Buckwild" reality series in New York. Gandee was found dead Monday, April 1, in a sport utility vehicle in a ditch along with his uncle and a third, unidentified person, authorities said. Gandee died doing what made him famous: careening through huge mudholes in his SUV, taking chances most others won't, living free and reckless in front of reality-show TV cameras. His death further blurs the line between entertainment and real life in an age where fame is easier than ever to attain. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP, file)


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ZF-11105: Make whitespace width configurable
I don't dare call this a bug because apparently, the whitespace is now always the width of the thin bar, but the whitespace between "bar characters" should be configurable, as this may actually be different from the thin bar width. A seperate option 'whitespaceBarWidth or somesuch would make sense.
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I would like to use whitespace to detect wrong whitespace (i.e. trailing whitespace on line, tabs instead of spaces etc.).
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whitespace-space variable but I have not managed to do it. Is it possible? How to do it?


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MalvarosaThis farmhouse cheese from Valencia, Spain is one of the most ''snackable'' I've had in quite some time, and part of my job is to eat cheese all day, so that's saying something. Buttery, rich, and sweet, with a compliant texture. Made with pasteurized Guirra sheep milk. Read More


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text: The first act to rise from the industrial-rock underground to mass commercial success, Nine Inch Nails established Cleveland-area native Trent Reznor – NIN's founder, front man, producer and sole permanent member – as a different kind of rock star. The propulsive, abrasive sound of his music perfectly suited his images of pain, alienation, betrayal and existential torment; his broodingly charismatic stage persona captivated a readily receptive audience that found common ground in his seething lyrics and pummeling beats. Unlike most of his industrial-music contemporaries, Reznor possesses a gift for melody and song structure that's reflected in "Head Like a Hole." The opening track of Nine Inch Nails' 1989 debut album Pretty Hate Machine, the song is as catchy as it is harsh, with a raw, insistent chorus that's hard to shake. It's no wonder that "Head Like a Hole" would serve as Nine Inch Nails' set closer for many years.


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On Friday, February 22, 2013, Hall of Fame Inductee Bobby Womack will perform live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Joined on stage by his full band, including horn section and backup singers, Cleveland native Womack promises a setlist brimming with fiery classics from his storied recording career, as well as cuts from his 2012 release, The Bravest Man in the Universe.
In advance of Womack's concert and interview in the Museum's Foster Theater, the Rock Hall looks at six brilliant Womack songs covering the period of 1964 to 2012.
The Valentinos – "It's All Over Now"
Bobby Womack sings lead on this 1964 song he wrote with Shirley Womack, and recorded with his brothers Friendly, Jr., Curtis, Harry and Cecil. Within a month of its release, the Rolling Stones had their first Number One hit in the UK with a cover of this song. Womack continued to make the song his own in later years as a solo artist.
Bobby Womack – "That's the Way I Feel About 'Cha" from Communication (1971)
This song was Womack's first crossover hit, charting at Number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Number Two on the R&B charts. The song established him as a solo artist. Womack's backing band on Communication was the legendary Muscle Shoals band, featuring drummer Roger Hawkins, guitarist Jimmy Johnson, bassist David Hood and keyboardist Barry Beckett, who provided the slow, steady groove for this and other cuts.
Bobby Womack – "Woman's Gotta Have It" from Understanding (1972)
Recorded at American Sound Studios in Memphis, this soulful classic was written by Womack, Darryl Carter and Linda Womack (the daughter of Sam Cooke, and Womack's step-daughter). While the song features a backing band and a beautiful string arrangement, it is Womack's voice that rises to the top.
Bobby Womack – "Across 110th Street" from Across 110th Street Soundtrack (1973)
Womack wrote and performed the songs for the 1972 crime drama Across 110th Street, directed by Barry Shear. In his autobiography, Midnight Mover, Womack wrote: "It was called 'Across 110th Street,' like in New York. Cross that street, and you're in Harlem, the ghetto, not far from the Apollo where the Valentinos played with James Brown. Perfect: That was my territory. I had come from a ghetto, so it was something I knew about. I knew all its stories."
Bobby Womack – "If You Think You're Lonely Now" from The Poet (1981)
A standout track from his 1981 album The Poet, this song combines Womack's impassioned delivery with a jazz-influenced R&B sound. As the song nears the end, the repeated chorus music and backing vocals dip lower in the mix, further projecting Womack's signature, emotive dialogues with the listener, only to ramp back up for the stirring finale.
Gorillaz (feat. Bobby Womack and Mos Def) – "Stylo" from Plastic Beach (2010)
In 2009, Gorillaz co-founder and musical mastermind Damon Albarn (also of Blur fame) connected with Womack to record "Stylo" for the group's third studio album. It was reported that Womack's daughter encouraged him to record with the band, despite him having never heard their music. Released as the first single, "Stylo" featured Womack's unmistakable, throaty vocals, giving the song a powerful lift. It also introduced Womack to an entirely new audience after a long absence from recording.
Bobby Womack – "Please Forgive My Heart" from The Bravest Man in the Universe (2012)
In 2012, Womack – reunited with Albarn and having signed with Richard Russell's XL imprint – released his first album in more than a decade. Although the album updated his sound with electronics and break beats, the mostly minimalist arrangements proved an ideal foil for Womack's rough,weathered voice.


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- 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1/3 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green or red food coloring, optional
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- Additional chocolate chips, optional
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly; stir in sugar and eggs. Gradually stir flour into chocolate mixture until smooth.
- Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
- In a large saucepan, cook and stir marshmallows and milk over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in extract and food coloring if desired.
- Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate for 15 minutes or until cooled. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over cupcakes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 10 cupcakes.
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"good recipe:) Very easy to prepare"
"I make cupcakes all the time and these have been one of the worst cupcakes. The frosting is terrible as well as the cake. I understand that this is a cross between a brownie and a cupcake, but it is just too hard to be recognized as a cupcake. Also, the flavor of the frosting and cake isn't up to par. I'm not a fan! Also, I LOVE mint chocolate anything. :) maybe i'll try tweaking the recipe."
"I replaced the mint extract with vanilla extract."
"I was a little skeptical, with this recipe only calling for a half cup of flour, but they turned out great!! The icing is light and fluffy, and the cupcake has delicious flavor. The recipe has just the right amount of mint in it for a mild, yet flavorful dessert. I couldn't find mint chocolate chips, so I used regular chocolate chips and added some mint, as recommended in the tips-that worked great! Even my boyfriend, who does not like chocolate, loved these."


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Rated 5 out of 5 by CatherineTX Terrific Tapestry This was even nicer than I expected. It's a tiny bit more muted than in the picture which, in my opinion, makes it look even better. I was concerned that the reds in the picture would clash with the dark orange upholstery of chairs nearby, but it doesn't. The reds in the tapestry are warm reds, not cool/blue toned reds. Love it. February 13, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Ralph A Real Disappointment I ordered two tapestries; the other one was much thicker and nicer than this one. This was about half the price of the other one so I suppose I should have expected less. The colors are not as vivid as in the photo and some of the design is different. Since it is thinner material than the other one it did not hang as well; it showed wrinkles and creases. But if you are on a budget this should provide a nice decoration to your wall. But be aware that the border, about 12 inches all around, is a darker beige instead of the brighter yellow shown online. February 19, 2014
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ZF-11372: Zend_Navigation Should Be Capable of Determining MVC Page Class Based Solely on "params" Option
If the {{params}} option has been specified, then there should be no need to specify the module, controller, or action as page options (assuming a default module, controller, and action have all been configured) in order for Zend_Navigation_Page::factory() to determine whether to create a Zend_Navigation_Page_Mvc or a Zend_Navigation_Page_Uri. The {{params}} option is only applicable to MVC pages, so should be sufficient to determine the type of page to create.
Here is a trivial fix for this issue. I can commit this change once someone else reviews it.
I'll look at this and write unit tests.
Patch and unit test added.
Thanks for your patch. I've reviewed it, and have found two issues: * The test uses {{assertInstanceOf}}, which is not available in PHPUnit 3.4. Please use {{assertType}}. * The test fails when I run it against trunk:
1) Zend_Navigation_PageFactoryTest::testMvcShouldHaveDetectionPrecedence
Zend_Navigation_Exception: Invalid argument: Unable to determine class to instantiate (Page label: MVC Page)
I will create a new patch.
Complete new patch for unit tests.
Patch applied to trunk (25110) and release-1.12 (25111)
Rob the last patch now create a trouble here with application that use a navigation xml description
Zend Application error Invalid argument: Unable to determine class to instantiate (Page label: label_menu_home)
extract of the xml is
label_menu_clients clientsindex/clients
The label has translated in tmx file & method This configuration has work for years now ...
any idea why this would become not more viable ?
Hi Bruno, I have written the patch. :)
The config for your pages are wrong: {quote}
What do you want? A URI-page or a MVC-page?
- If you want a URI-page remove the "controller" and "action" elements in your XML.
- If you want a MVC-page remove the "uri" element in your XML.
In the old version you got a MVC-page, because MVC was the preferred page type and that was a problem: It was not documented! Many people wrote the config like you, but some thought they also get the URL from {{}}.
Does this count as a BC-break?
Thinking a bit more, the fix for this bug shouldn't have changed the behaviour Bruno is reporting as it should have just chosen MVC if params exists. Thoughts?
Hi Rob, this first part of the patch does so:
$hasUri = isset($options['uri']);
$hasMvc = isset($options['action']) || isset($options['controller']) ||
- isset($options['module']) || isset($options['route']);
+ isset($options['module']) || isset($options['route']) ||
+ isset($options['params']);
The second part of the patch fixes a problem with a none documented behaviour: if $options contains a key like "controller", "action" or "route" and also the key "uri" – always a MVC page was created. The MVC page was the preferred page type in the code but this fact was nowhere documented!
The second part:
- if ($hasMvc) {
+ if ($hasMvc && !$hasUri) {
require_once 'Zend/Navigation/Page/Mvc.php';
return new Zend_Navigation_Page_Mvc($options);
- } elseif ($hasUri) {
+ } elseif ($hasUri && !$hasMvc) {
require_once 'Zend/Navigation/Page/Uri.php';
return new Zend_Navigation_Page_Uri($options);
} else {
All navigations, which breaks with this patch, have a wrong configuration.
I don't disagree that it wasn't documented. I just don't think that we can change that behaviour now after so many years.
I think you're right. I will add a patch.
Thanks Frank! I've applied to trunk as r25124 and release-1.12 as 25125.


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Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (1736 – 1783) was a German-Austrian sculptor known for his "character heads" – busts with extreme facial expressions.
He started out as an academically trained sculptor doing normal portrait commissions.
But then the work dried up, he lost his teaching position, and he suffered a mental malady that they called "confusion in the head."
He also suffered a stressful abdominal problem. When he pinched a rib to distract himself from the pain, he noticed that he winced in interesting ways.
He developed an interest in necromancy and the arcane, which further inspired his character heads.
(Video Link) TV's classic fitness guru Jack Lalane (1914-2011) had a passion for extreme faces too, but for different reasons. In this video, he demonstrates a "face workout" that everyone can do to keep the facial muscles tight and young.
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ZF-5142: _cancel class attribute in Zend_Cache_Frontend_Page should be protected
The _cancel class attribute in Zend_Cache_Frontend_Page should be protected. Any extension to Zend_Cache_Frontend_Page might need to know if the caching has been cancelled.
Original Line private $_cancel = false;
New Lines protected $_cancel = false;
An alternative solution would be to have an IsCancelled() or similar method.
Set Component and auto assign again.
fixed in SVN trunk
Although this is marked as Resolved and Fixed, it does not seem to have made it into version 1.7.7. Could this change be made so that it does come out in the next release?