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Getting Version Number in Asp.NET
One of my recent tasks was to get Version Number information from AssemblyInfo.cs in Web Application project. So here I will try to explain what I did in order to accomplish my task:
There are several ways of doing this but I can't say all of them are reliable methods. First methods I found are like the followings:
public static string Version { get { Assembly asm = Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly(); FileVersionInfo fvi = FileVersionInfo.GetVersionInfo(asm.Location); returnString.Format("{0}.{1}", fvi.ProductMajorPart, fvi.ProductMinorPart); } }
But the problem is what if your current method or your type is defined within another assembly and the method above will bring that particular assembly AssemblyInfo.cs information. But we specifically want our Web Application's version number. If you are confused, think of it like this: You are working with types such as string, int, DateTime, Random class etc. They are all defined in an Assembly. So String is defined in System namespace which resides in mscore.dll and this DLL file has an assembly info data that describes some information about it such as VersionNumber, ProductVersion, etc. As long as all these assemblies are locating in searchable directories such as GAC, bin, etc. whenever a type is called, these assemblies will be searched and will be loaded to the Assembly Cache. So during programming life time, it may be hard to say in which assembly is the "ExecutingAssembly()"since you may define your method in different Assembly but want AssemblyInfo.cs of Web Project (consider there other class library project in your solution).
Anyways, long story short I've found the following code more reliable:
public static string Version { get { Assembly asm = typeof(ACustomClassDefinedInYourWebApp).Assembly return asm.GetName().Version; } }
A CustomClassDefinedInYourWebApp can be the class where you define the method above within. So you will always be sure that you have the correct Assembly to get its AssemblyInfo.cs.
Happy coding!
How to eat less
I don't like eating too much as it makes me feel tired and heavy. So I look for common mistakes I might be doing while eating. If I know where I doing wrong, then I can fix it! I've recently found this article that I'd like to share with you. But I don't like talking too much with same stories in different ways so I will just give the conclusion of a pretty long article:
The key player in all of this appears to be a region of your brain called the left posterior amygdala, or LPA. This area monitors the volume of food in your stomach during a meal. Fill your gut to a comfortable level, and the LPA tells your brain to drop the fork. Trouble is, it delivers that information at dial-up speed in a DSL world. "Many men consume calories faster than their bodies can say, 'Stop!'" explains Herman. "So they look to external cues to guide their consumption. Please read the following:
The bottom line is this: To shrink your gut, you need to start listening to it. We've scoured the science and tapped the top experts to help you learn how to do just that. Use these seven simple strategies, and you'll fill up without filling out.
- Sit Down: A 2006 Canadian study found that when people ate lunch while sitting at a set table, they consumed a third less at a later snack than those who ate their midday meals while standing at a counter.
- Don't watch anything while eating: People who watched TV during a meal consumed 288 more calories on average than those who didn't. The reason: What you're seeing on television distracts you, which keeps your brain from recognizing that you're full.
- Slow Down and Savor: "Pay close attention to those first three bites, which people usually wolf down due to excitement," says Jeffrey Greeson, Ph.D., a health psychologist at Duke Integrative Medicine. In fact, mimic a food critic: "Examine the food's texture, savor the flavors in your mouth, and then pay attention and feel the swallow," he says. "Psychologically, this form of meditative eating boosts satiety and promotes a sense of satisfaction for the entire meal." While you're at it, try spicing up relatively bland fare, such as scrambled eggs, with hot sauce or smoked paprika. "Hot, flavorful foods help trigger your brain to realize you're eating," says Dorfman.
- Take a Bite, Take a Breath: University of Rhode Island researchers discovered that consciously slowing down between bites decreases a person's calorie intake by 10 percent. "Breathing helps you gauge how hungry you are, since it directs your mind toward your body," says Greeson. "It's also quite practical, since you can do it throughout a meal and not draw attention to yourself in a social situation."
- Don't Trust the "Healthy" Menu: You're likely to underestimate your meal's calorie count by about 35 percent, according to a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research. The best approach is to check the restaurant's nutrition guide before you order. A University of Mississippi study found that people consumed 54 percent fewer calories when they used this simple strategy.
If you are happy to read all of the unnecessary words, then you are more then welcome at this address.
Why do we feel hungry too often?
There may be some simple solutions to help ease the hunger you are experiencing so the first thing I would suggest is to consider the following:
- Drink more water – dehydration leaves us feeling hunger even though it is water we need (the body interprets dehydration as hunger!). You need to be looking to consume two litres a day plus more to account for fluid losses during exercise.
- Consider when you are eating around your training. Ensure you are achieving ideal pre and post training nutrition. See the article titled "Can you explain about the timings for food and exercise?", (dated Tuesday 18th September 2007), in the forum, you can find this by entering "Post exercise nutrition" into the 'search forums' tab on the forums page of the website.
- Make sure you are getting adequate amounts of sleep as this affects energy levels and can leave us craving food as a way of offsetting the tiredness. Power naps during the day (just 10-30minutes!) are a fantastic habit to establish and are often easier then people realise to achieve.
- Consider your caffeine and sugar consumption – these can create energy highs and lows as our blood sugar levels rise and fall in response to these stimulants. The lows can leave us vulnerable to experiencing self-inflicted cravings for more sugar. Try to cut down or reduce such potential causes if you note these may be relevant to your personal situation.
If you were to try all of the above and did not notice any significant improvement in your ability to overt hunger then I would possibly suggest you re-check all your inputs for your exercise and food to make sure there are no slight miscalculations that could be leaving you with a daily calorie calculation that is actually slightly too low for your requirements. The likelihood of this is quite low and normally the above factors have more influence then we give them credit for but just in case it is always good to thoroughly re-assess all elements of your plan
Death and Evolution
It is almost like whenever I check the Turkish News, I see a well-known, famous singer, anchorman etc. lost their lives. Last time I checked the news, I saw Muslum Gurses passed away. Whether I liked his style or his songs is another discussion but it reminds me one BIG thing, how short our lives is. Like many of famous people in Turkey, he had a hard times when he was a kid. He struggled a lot (at least this what media says about this early life).After they became famous, it seems they had a pretty decent life in terms of money, fame and all the worldly matters. But like every one else, they left all this fame and rich life behind and went somewhere else we yet to see. Where did they go? It might be a BIG question for many of us. Some people don't believe the fact there is a after life where some believe. Even for some people, their whole purpose of this life is to prepare for afterlife as they believe it is the final and true destination.
It is hard to believe in the fact that if there is no afterlife, all these people and their lives will be wasted whereas everything is based on a economic recycling (e.g nothing is wasted in this Universe, everything is recycled in some way). Well, we can assume that our bodies will be recycled in some way and maybe we will become a fruit :) but what about our feelings, our passion, love, laugh, hatred, etc. Just because we don't see them doesn't mean they are not real. We all know they are real as we are feeling them in somewhere in our heart. Does the word "Nothing" also include "feelings" as "Nothing is wasted"?
All these deaths reminded me my purpose of life and caused me to ask myself all these questions:
- Who am I?
- Where did I come from?
- Where am I going now?
- What's my purpose?
I used love sweet things such as chocolate, cake etc. I still like them but I hardly eat a small piece of them a day while I would be able to eat whole plate when I was a kid. After after a while, this idea got me thinking the fact that "it seems eating good food and getting satisfied is not the purpose of life". But why do I have the ability of eating and savoring the taste of all these different tastes? Just for this, these are what I need:
- An advanced tongue which can handle the food in my mouth and proceed some chemical reactions in order to send the taste messages to my brain.
- A very efficient and effective so highly advance lines (neurons) which can transmit the message so quickly that makes us feel like we are perceiving the taste as we chew our food.
- A brain where all these messages can be interpreted and deciphered so I can feel what I am chewing. Of couse it also needs to react to well since what I am eating might be something bad, so the brain can reject it and alerts all the necessary parts of my body.
If a car doesn't take you to your work, or your vacation destination, etc. then it is meaningless. So I use a car in order for a greater good. Buying a car just because it is a car would be silly idea. Could it be that we buy all these tools for a great good. Oh wait we didn't buy them, they evolved, right?! They randomly evolved to become such complex entities. An unconscious evolution surpassed the very conscious people's brain as they still cannot understand all these amazingly complex yet remarkably efficient structures. For statically speaking, the evolution of a simple eye (I am not sure how simple it is though :) ) would take a trillion years or more but "Hey! it takes only several millions years, how awesome is that!".
Lets get back to main subject. We all know that all the books have a preface in order to explain what it is all about. It warms up the reader for the actual book and says "Hey reader! If you like this preface then wait for the actual content. You will absolutely love it and enjoy more!". So reading preface all the time and ignoring the book would be awkward! For some reason, I found a similarity between a preface and all the capabilities I have in my body. It seems I have a preface of something better. If I get tired of eating a cake over and over again, my tongue says me "I am here to show you that there might be something better later if you like what you're eating now. But don't get stuck with this cake and go ahead and flip the page over."
But unlike books, we seem to not be able to see the actual book in this world. Everything I have gets bored after a certain limit and whatever I try doesn't make me satisfied. So when I flip the page over, the previous page gets lost from my sight. But in order to keep reading, I have to flip it over. And death looks like flipping the page over. It says "I am done with this page, so lets go ahead and read the book."
What if I was given that book and I said "I don't like this preface, it looks horrible" just because I couldn't understand it (not requested any help from some one else who could give me an explanation) and I ripped off the whole page? Would The owner of the book be really angry with me? I am 100% sure that he would and he would take his book back as I don't deserve it and I would not be able to enjoy the following pages. What if our lives are like this? What if we were told that "Read the preface and enjoy it and thank the Author so you can read the following pages and he will also give you a hand,etc."
We are so eager to follow patterns and explain this with its creator, for example a book cannot be a without a author and we praise the author when we like the author. But I don't understand why we change our so logical perspectives when it comes something very similar but a lot bigger?
Responses to Conflict in Individualistic and Collectivistic Societies
Osman Senkaya
Cultural differences have a potential to trigger conflicts at all levels, and the response each society gives to these conflicts depend on what they hold most dear as a foundational norm: independent existence of individuals or social interdependence. This calls for awareness in differences and discussion to benefit from cultural diversity.
Michael was having a problem with his neighbor next door. He decided to seek advice from his coworkers on the issue. Paul suggested that he express the problem openly right away, and, if that wouldn't help, to take the neighbor to the court. Akihiro, on the other hand, warned him not to get too serious, and recommended him to write a letter which talks about their good memories in the past and how pleasant their neighborhood was. The backup plan in this case would be to invite a mutually respected neighbor of theirs to mediate the situation.
Of course, Michael has many other options to address the given problem. Yet, it is interesting to note the differences between the suggestions of the two coworkers. One party is focused on the issue per se and pursues a direct approach; whereas the other is concerned about the relationship and follows indirect/accommodating means to handle the situation. This article is intended to provide a better understanding of these two main approaches in conflicting situations. Since the responses to unease are generally situational, we may not judge whether any of the resolution efforts are good or bad, but rather, look closely on their rationale respectively.
Cultures differ on various aspects of life. Naturally, the approach of their members to conflict will also vary depending on the value they place on issues of interest and dominant cultural characteristics. A close examination of these features in a given society will give an idea on how its members would respond to conflicting situations in general. Given the growing interconnectedness of societies today, such knowledge of cultural tendencies might help in the development of strategies for conflict resolution and prevention.
Societies that promote independent existence of individuals are referred to as individualistic, and those which assume a great deal of social interdependence are grouped as collectivistic cultures.1 Prior to discussing responses to conflict in these two types of cultures, it may be better to highlight some examples of their interpretations which will provide hints about their foundational norms.
He who hesitates is lost. (American expression)
Strike while the iron is hot. (American expression)
More haste, less speed. (Chinese expression)
A deliberate inaction is better than a blind action. (Chinese expression)
Different cultures may have different viewpoints about the same issue. This affects the responses of their members and the methods they favor in various situations. Existing theories in social sciences, which generally reflect social values of individualism and autonomy, may be inadequate in societies that do not share the same values and foundational norms, and vice versa. Such a cross-cultural analysis requires an understanding of the prevalent cultural values and norms in a given society.1 These shared values, through which cultures develop and continue, are communicated in a variety of ways. One technique that commonly appears is the use of proverbs or sayings, and such quotes throughout the commentary will provide a general idea about some differing characteristics of these two cultural approaches.
Rather than criticizing or promoting any specific cultural aspect, this piece aims to discuss another dimension of multicultural approach to serve to break the stereotyped images (if any) about different cultures, and to help accept everybody as they are in a world of cultural diversity. Once we have a broad picture, we will further look into how interpersonal conflict is handled, and conclude with some overarching suggestions to foster mutual understanding in cases of unease.
Two's company, but three's a crowd. (American expression)
If you congregate, you live. If you scatter, you die. (Korean proverb)
One who leaves the herd, gets snatched by the wolf. (Turkish proverb)
One palm makes no applause. (Chinese proverb)
Two widely held worldviews have become evident in the cross-cultural literature as variables on which most cultures vary: individualism which objectifies the self, and collectivism which submerges the self to emphasize the group. A middle course in the de bate between those who claim the primacy of society and those who emphasize the primal significance of the individual would state that there is no society without an individual; and also that no individual can survive without society.2 These concepts do not necessarily form opposite poles and may coexist due to the enormous intercultural mix, yet one approach may still have dominance to the other in a given culture.3
"The freedom to be an individual is the essence of America." (Marilyn vos Savant)
"It is hard to be an individual in Japan." (Haruki Murakami)
In individualistic societies, a person is an autonomous entity defined by a somewhat distinctive set of attributes, qualities, or processes; and these internal attributes determine the behavior. Yet, in collectivistic societies, a person is an interdependent entity who is part of the encompassing social relationships. This is not to say that a person in such a society lacks unique attributes, but rather that these are not primary forces that guide the behavior. In such societies, behavior is a consequence of being responsive to others and origins of behaviors are relationships and social harmony.3
He who converses not knows nothing. (English proverb)
He, who knows, does not speak. He, who speaks, does not know. (Lao Tzu)
In Western cultures, a highly verbal individual is perceived more positively, whereas in Eastern cultures perceptions for highly verbal individuals may not be that positive. Traditionally, communication apprehension has been attributed to a weak sense of identity and is viewed as a deficiency; but on the contrary, this reticence may be due to politeness or a tendency to preserve harmony in collectivistic cultures, depending on the social context.
Stand up for your own rights. (American expression)
Unless you blow your own horn, who will? (American expression)
Once you preach, the point is gone. (Zen phrase)
Mature rice plants bow down lower. (Korean expression)
According to individualistic point of view, communicators can get things done by being assertive. On the other hand, from the collectivistic standpoint, people are expected to preserve group identity and may be discouraged from asserting themselves as individuals. Therefore, it will not be a true assumption to attribute this lack of assertiveness to some negative traits such as low self-esteem, shyness, disinterest, or ignorance.3
Cultural dimensions of conflict resolution
"The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions." (Nhat Hanh)
Keeping all the above examples in mind, now let's briefly compare and contrast responses to conflict in individualistic and collectivistic societies:
Since individuals' self-articulated interests are of utmost importance, individualistic perspective frames conflict as the divergence of interests or issues, which limits the focus of solution efforts solely to reconciling the differences in interests between parties. Yet in collectivistic cultures, social harmony is a critical aspiration and community involvement is likely even in interpersonal matters. Then, a deeper and wider analysis that will address the concerns of both types of approaches should better view conflict as a situation and place the situation to the heart of any resolution endeavor.1
"He who wants to persuade should put his trust not in the right argument, but in the right word. The power of sound has always been greater than the power of sense." (Joseph Conrad)
The one who raises his/her voice has already lost. (Japanese proverb)
Members of individualistic cultures tend to prefer direct/dominating/prompt communication styles, since they deem open discussion as the best way to deal with their interpersonal problems. On the other hand, individuals in interdependent societies are less likely to "express negative emotions (such as anger) to confront each other, and to use verbal aggressiveness and open discussion in conflict situations. They may avoid reactions to their relational problems that can potentially cause further conflict". Among them, the stress is not so much upon the individual and his/her interests, but on the maintenance of the collectivity and the continuation of harmonious relationships; conflict is viewed as damaging to social fabric and relational harmony, so it should be avoided as much as possible. This naturally leads to the adoption of high compromising and avoiding behaviors and a relatively low preference for competing and assertive postures which emphasize the value they place on maintaining social harmony rather than personal interests in conflict interactions.3
"Peace is not absence of conflict; it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means." (Ronald Reagan)
There is a natural tendency to avoid conflicts as much as possible. While it is a major strategy to preserve harmonious relationships in Eastern cultures, Western societies may view accommodation efforts as giving up critical values and personal rights. Furthermore, according to the Western approach, people will prefer to avoid conflict only if their stake in an issue is not high enough to get involved, whereas collectivist cultures actually utilize it as a social remedy.3
In collectivistic societies, "understanding is seen not as the result of putting meaning into words, but rather as the greater understanding of shared perspective, expectations, and intimacy", and avoidance is utilized as a strategy to handle the conflict. Besides expressing the discomfort indirectly/nonverbally in a polite and educating way, non-confrontational communication modes in problematic situations include, but are not limited to: "(a) the use of management to prevent a conflict before it happens, (b) expression of conflict emotions like anger or frustration by non-communication, such as ignorance or silence, (c) pretense of being harmonious in peoples' presence, even though parties are actually avoiding each other, (d) management of conflict using a third party, (e) tendency of directing accusations against oneself."3
Cultural differences in third party intervention
"The Believers are but brothers; so make peace and reconciliation between your brothers… " 4
How, when, and why a third party interferes has been the central focus of conflict resolution studies. Models on interpersonal conflict that assume a great deal of individual autonomy and privacy in interpersonal matters hardly speak about engaging one's social network into a conflict, however interpersonal conflict intervention in a collectivistic setting will not take place only between contending individuals and the intervener, but is likely to engage other entities (e.g. extended family members) almost in any given conflict. This involvement of others, with the purpose of securing, improving or sustaining a resolution, can be added strength for conflict intervention and resolution.1
"Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral." (Paulo Freire)
Western literature on interpersonal conflict intervention generally undermines the adjustment of the involvement style depending on the stage of the disagreement. However in collectivistic societies, "third parties are expected to function in a reconciliatory mode, unless clear injustice or deviance takes place. In this case, third parties should get actively involved in restoring justice and eliminating deviance before returning to the reconciliatory role." Consultation may be utilized "when relationship issues (perception and attitudes) are not suitable for mediation, and to help parties clarify their underlying needs (security, or identity for example) and interests tied to such needs. Mediation, on the other hand, aims at negotiating certain substantive issues, based on a clear understanding of relationship issues and parties' own needs and interests." 1
Adhering to the common good while not favoring any of the parties has good intentions, yet the mediator may face difficulties in modern diverse societies, where notions of common good may be too diverse and vague; focus being on the individual. Material resources are often the codes used, thus legal procedures are vital parts of the resolution in these societies, and mediators are expected to be professionals who are knowledgeable of legal procedures. Thus, actions in a resolution process are task-oriented. Conversely in collectivistic societies, where the main focus is on social harmony and social norms/values form the basis of a solution, mediators are generally seniors (in terms of age or hierarchy) who are knowledgeable of cultural norms. Some codes mainly used by interveners in these cultures include honor, dignity, unity, future of the next generations, religious values, and tradition of forgiveness.1, 5
Speaking of religion and its role in conflict, one's voluntary sacrifice from his/her rights in some conflicting situations, repelling evil with what is better,6 and forgiveness has been encouraged for thousands of years by major world religions.7 "Adherents of these religions have claimed that forgiveness yields numerous emotional and spiritual benefits, and can dramatically transform one's life."8 Hence, it may be useful to explore their resources, which are rich with conflict intervention principles, values and models, in a way that would prepare them for contemporary practice. For instance, it is stated that reconciling a dispute between two parties is a charity,9 and that "kind words and forgiving of faults are better than charity followed by injury." 10
The most beneficial approach for the involved parties in a conflict situation would be an attempt to address fully the concerns of both parties and to find mutually satisfactory solutions to the cause of the conflict. This collaborative approach is of utmost importance and most viable, particularly when the issues are critical and maintaining an ongoing relationship is important. For an effective assistance, third parties involved in mediation processes should carefully study the needs and values of contending parties and have cultural awareness in order to provide mutually satisfactory resolution options regardless of the society they operate.
Considering that disagreements could be resolved much easily when parties are aware of corresponding needs/values and interests/concerns, getting to know one another would be an important basis for any resolution endeavor. Therefore, the more we exchange ideas without prejudice, the more we'll understand each other. Although some disagreements yield positive outcomes and new ideas, intense conflicts generally drain energy and resources. Hence, it is heartening to observe that peace studies such as conflict resolution are blossoming, despite some scholars expecting a "clash of civilizations" and some claiming that we are at the "end of history." Contrary to the arguments that define life as a series of struggles for limited resources, this relatively new field of social sciences will help humanity make the best out of its potential and reach a better state of living. Comprehensive resolutions which are globally applicable to disagreements in-between individuals, organizations, or nations overall, call for good deeds, positive motives, and pure intentions without self-interest. Tolerance, forgiveness, altruism, compassion, submission to ethical/moral codes, fairness, openness of hearts and minds, and welcoming people as they encompass some of the universal means to cure conflicts at various levels.
1. Abdalla, Amr. 2000. "Principles of Islamic Interpersonal Conflict Intervention: A Search within Islam and Western Literature." Journal of Law & Religion 15, no. 1. 151-184.
2. Nasr, Seyyed H. 2002. The Heart of Islam: Enduring Values for Humanity. San Francisco: HarperCollins.
3. Kim, Min-Sun. 2002. Non-Western Perspectives on Human Communication: Implications for Theory and Practice. Thousand Oaks, Cal.: Sage Publications.
4. Qur'an, 49:10.
5. Abu-Nimer, Mohammed. 1996. "Conflict Resolution in an Islamic Context: Some Conceptual Questions." Peace and Change 21, no. 1. 22-40.
6. Qur'an, 41:34.
7. For some of the Qur'anic verses on interpersonal forgiveness and reconciliation not mentioned in the text, the reader may refer to 2:280; 3:134, 4:128, 135, 149; 24:22; 25:63; and 42:37, 40, 43.
8. McCullough, Michael E., Kenneth I. Pargament, and Carl E. Thoresen. 2000. Forgiveness: Theory, Research, and Practice. New York: The Guilford Press.
9. Bukhari, Sulh, 11; Muslim, Zakat, 52.
10. Qur'an, 2:263.
Inversion of Control in a Nutshell
Inversion of Control is a software design in which objects are bound together at run time. They are not known during compile time. There are several type of inversion of control:
- Factory Pattern. A class method accepts a parameters in order to return requested object after initializing it.
- Service Locator Pattern.
- Dependency Injection.
- Constructor Injection like in Asp.NET MVC
- Setter injection like (Properties in C# and setter method in Java)
- An interface injection.
In dependency injection, a class requests all the dependent objects via constructor parameters and assign them to a private field.
public class Samurai { public IWeapon Weapon { get; private set; }
public Samurai(IWeapon weapon) { this.Weapon = weapon; } }
and Binder/Assembler instantiates the class Samurai, passes in Weapon concrete object (instantiated). As you see you don't have any control over when the object will be created so this means you gave the control to the IoC Framework instead of instantiated it in your class at your will.
But there must be a place where you need to tell which types should be bound to which type. That's why modules are here. Each DI Frameworks might have their own way doing this but as we are using NInject here the following code shows the class where we tell the Framework binding instructions:
public class WarriorModule : NinjectModule { public override void Load() { this.Bind<IWeapon>().To<Sword>(); } }
As you can see we're telling the framework to bind Sword class to IWeapon so when we need an weapon, FW will inject Weapon object.
So as you can see there are several benefits of doing Inversion of Control using Dependency Injection:
- When you need to change the implementation details by changing the concrete class, all you need to do is to change the binding in the module instead of changing it everywhere in the project.
- It gives you more centralized location where you can manage your bindings.
- Whenever you need a new object, all you have to do is to request from within method parameter and you will have it.
Sample codes are taken from NInject.org, an open source library.
Managed Modules and Assemblies
It is hard to find concise blog post these days as people like talking too much some times :) so I will try to give your concise explanation about these two, Managed Modules and Managed Assemblies.
1. Managed Modules are compiled code containers which means they contain IL code and along with PE32 header,CLR Header, Metadata. CLR ignores PE32 headers though. They are not usable by themselves so they need to be a part of an Assembly in order to be useful in other applications. A netmodule can not be deployed alone. It has to be linked into an assembly. You can use AL.exe in order to link may managed modules in one assembly. C# compiler only compiled one .net module in one assembly which is called single file assembly.
About Managed Modules, I've found this article really nice so I would like to share some excerpt from it:
A managed module consists of two very important sections: Metadata: describes the layout of classes, members, attributes, etc. Managed code: CIL methods, global data, etc. (This is optional.)
The astute reader will notice that I have left out two other bits of information that also form a managed module: portable executable (PE) header (Windows. Informs Windows which version of the OS it needs to run, and other things like whether or not it uses a command line interface (CUI), or graphical user interface (GUI), among other things); and the CLR header (this determines which version of the CLR should be loaded into the process). In this article we will ignore the PE and CLR headers and concentrate on the metadata and managed code sections of the managed module.
2. First understand what assembly means in literal manner : "The process of building something by putting all its parts together" or a "meeting of people who represent different parts of a large organization" (Macmillan). I strongly recommend you to understand the literal meaning before diving into what it means in .NET. So we know that it is something composed of many different parts coming together. Good news! It is something similar to what we use them for within .NET.
Please check this diagram first:
Assemblies contain Assembly Manifest which is something managed modules don't have. Assemblies are containers which contain managed modules, resource files such as png files etc.
But most of the time, assemblies are composed of only one Managed Module and nothing else. Visual Studio is only capable of putting one managed module in one assembly and resource files if requested specifically.
If you want to add more managed modules in one assembly, then you need to use command prompt and /addmodule flag.
Assembly Manifest is an important thing we should know, it contains all these data defined here.
There is single file assemblies as well as multi-file assemblies:
and multi-file assemblies:
And I am taking this description from MSDN:
In the illustration above, the developer of a hypothetical application has chosen to separate some utility code into a different module and to keep a large resource file (in this case a .bmp image) in its original file. The .NET Framework downloads a file only when it is referenced; keeping infrequently referenced code in a separate file from the application optimizes code download.
I hope it is helpful to you, you can see my actual note here on my Evernote page.
As a summary,
Don't bother yourself with managed modules since most of the time, you won't use it. Understand how assemblies work but of course you need little info about the things which makes up assemblies. Assemblies are used most of the time in our daily lives as they are being used by CL R or Mono Run Time. So when you share you code, you share the assembly file Visual Studio created for you.
How to inject exception data to Razor View
First lets get things straight,
If you want to inject Exception Data into the view page, you would use "redirectMode="ResponseRewrite" and the reason is if you used "ResponseRedirect", then you would end up losing all the exception data you wanted to inject. ResponseRewrite uses Server.Transfer method in order to change the page to the error page. But Server.Transfer doesn't work with MVC routes as it looks for physical page in a file system and we don't deal with physical pages but actions methods here. You can use a physical page but this time we need to use either Asp.NET Web Forms page (not MVC) or an html page in that we cannot render actual error description.
Well, most of the time, for security reasons I don't recommend you to show stack trace and exception description but you can use something like below in order to show the exception in DEBUG mode:
if(HttpContext.IsDebuggingEnabled) { //show your stack trace and other exception data here }
Please remember! Using #IF DEBUG directive in Razor Views are useless. You can find more info about it here.
This is the solution I've found nice but of course I would be more than happy if you share your awesome solution too:
I am using Application_Error event handler within Global.asax. This is fired every time an error occurs so I can easily deal with what ever is thrown :
I am too lazy to write the whole code from scratch so I copied the sample codes from this address here.
protected void Application_Error(object sender, EventArgs e) { if (Context.IsCustomErrorEnabled) ShowCustomErrorPage(Server.GetLastError()); } private void ShowCustomErrorPage(Exception exception) { HttpException httpException = exception as HttpException; if (httpException == null) httpException = new HttpException(500, "Internal Server Error", exception); Response.Clear(); RouteData routeData = new RouteData(); routeData.Values.Add("controller", "Error"); routeData.Values.Add("fromAppErrorEvent", true); switch (httpException.GetHttpCode()) { case 403: routeData.Values.Add("action", "AccessDenied"); break; case 404: routeData.Values.Add("action", "NotFound"); break; case 500: routeData.Values.Add("action", "ServerError"); break; default: routeData.Values.Add("action", "OtherHttpStatusCode"); routeData.Values.Add("httpStatusCode", httpException.GetHttpCode()); break; } Server.ClearError(); IController controller = new ErrorController(); controller.Execute(new RequestContext(new HttpContextWrapper(Context), routeData)); }
In the code above, we simply handle our error gracefully and inject the data as Route Data into our Controller class which looks like the following:
public class ErrorController : Controller { [PreventDirectAccess] public ActionResult ServerError() { return View("Error"); } [PreventDirectAccess] public ActionResult AccessDenied() { return View("Error403"); } public ActionResult NotFound() { return View("Error404"); } [PreventDirectAccess] public ActionResult OtherHttpStatusCode(int httpStatusCode) { return View("GenericHttpError", httpStatusCode); } private class PreventDirectAccessAttribute : FilterAttribute, IAuthorizationFilter { public void OnAuthorization(AuthorizationContext filterContext) { object value = filterContext.RouteData.Values["fromAppErrorEvent"]; if (!(value is bool && (bool)value)) filterContext.Result = new ViewResult { ViewName = "Error404" }; } }
Well this is all. I am sure you are smart enough to understand what this code means but in case you don't , then please leave a comment so I can answer. I don't like talking too much but this solution helped me when I was having some trouble converting some Error.aspx file to Error.cshtml while keeping the same functionality.
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A Gold Medal Debate
Written on August 9, 2012 at 10:13 am , by thewannabeathlete
The Olympics sparked an interesting debate between myself and my husband this past week. Someone asked us, "If you could win a gold medal in any sport, which one would you choose?"
My immediate response?
"The marathon."
My husband's response?
"100 meters."
Absolutely no hesitation by either of us. And so the debate began. My husband said he would want to be the fastest runner in the world – and apparently winning the 100m at the Olympics makes this so. I would want to be the fastest too – but in a sport that involves endurance, fortitude and mental toughness. Although he would probably argue that winning the 100m requires those things too.
He mentioned that there is no room for error in the 100 meters. A glitch at the starting line could mean you lose the race. But in a marathon, you have time to correct mistakes. On the other side, there is a lot more time for mistakes to be made.
It's interesting that this debate is a tiny glimpse into who we are as runners. I'm all about distance. For me, it's not always about how fast I run (although I do love a PR like anyone else!) but it's more about how far I run.
My husband is all about speed. Just this morning he took off on his run and I said to him, "Run fast!" He responded, "Is there any other way?" He has no interest in running long distances – a 5k is plenty long for him. But you better believe he's aiming to cross that finish line first.
So now I'm curious…what would your answer to the question be?
If you could win a gold medal in any sport, which one would it be? And what does your answer say about you?
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Second day in Kuala Lumpur… it's definately a difference experience…. people are more true to themselves and to others as well…. and I am liking it =]
Also… the weather has been awesome.. although there's lesser sun than I expected… I really liked the sudden rain storm…. being in a fully fanned house while it's pouring outdoor feels really nice….
Chatting with my malay. family while eating some weird tropical fruit with sugar and soysauce is… erm…. something new….. but great =]
The places I went to today are really cool… and special.. lol …the Casino in the cloud, the dark hole with coconut throwing monkeys… The palace of the golden horses….. probably gonna update and load some pics to the site when I get back to HK.. 5 more days to go =]
PS. I saw the lisence plate "WTF123" today =P


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Flee like a coward…
Or face the villainy that is this apartment's filth.
If you leave, you will so regret it.
Why on earth would I ever do such a thing? *nervous laugh*
What room would you like for me to start in?
Flee like a coward…
Or face the villainy that is this apartment's filth.
Assisting you. Is this not romantic? *gently tosses her on the bed with a smirk and begins to work on stripping down to just his pants*
*lands with an 'oof' and pushes her hair out of her face* I've always considered being tossed around like a sack of potatoes a type of foreplay.
Sometimes, my dear Darcy, I cannot decipher your tone. Is it sarcasm? Sincerity? You are quite the riddle. *slips into bed beside her* Never stop.
I shall… leave you to your nap, then, milady.
Will you stay until I fall asleep?
I can do one better than that! *picks her up and throws her over his shoulder, carrying her to the bedroom*
*grunts* Ow, surprise, much? What are you doing?
Assisting you. Is this not romantic? *gently tosses her on the bed with a smirk and begins to work on stripping down to just his pants*
I shall… leave you to your nap, then, milady.
Will you stay until I fall asleep?
I can do one better than that! *picks her up and throws her over his shoulder, carrying her to the bedroom*
I shall… leave you to your nap, then, milady.
Despite adapting fairly well to Midgard in most areas, Fandral still refused to submit to mortal trends and clothing. He enjoyed his Asgardian attire far too much for that. But this often led to strange and awkward run ins with the Manhattan natives when Fandral went on his regular outings into the city for this or that. He'd wised up enough to conceal his sword by use of a coat but his style would still be seen as incredibly eclectic and maybe even pretentious at best.
This night was no different as he proudly made his way down the busy sidewalks. Heads turned and eyes followed as he walked by and he brushed it off as mortals simply appreciating his excellent bone structure. Turning into one of the less than savory parts of town, Fandral made sure to keep on guard and his hand never strayed too far from the handle of his sword.
Aha! By the time I reach you you'll be braiding thine own hair and knitting by the fire instead of waging battle!
Careful now. It has not been that out of hand! *laughs*
Verily, we must do something together soon. I am told that I am supposed to be having some sort of party soon to celebrate my upcoming marriage. It would not be the same without you!
'Tis a celebration I wouldn't dream of missing. When will it take place?
Valhalla above..
I've never been on someone's "crush list" before.
You honor me, good sir.
Only the most deserving are to be found on such a list.
And you are both that and most fair.
thor-odinson replied to your post: Stop over thinking it and just allow them to call you whatever they wish. Trust me, it shall work out in the long run.
thor-odinson replied to your post: Stop over thinking it and just allow them to call you whatever they wish. Trust me, it shall work out in the long run.
Aye! I agree. I have taken to baking and bathing a puppy as of late. You must come save my masculinity!
Aha! By the time I reach you you'll be braiding thine own hair and knitting by the fire instead of waging battle!
Words of wisdom coming from one who would know much about the subject. I would be a fool not to take your advice on the matter. Thank you, my friend.
Also, I have been meaning to visit. I've missed your companionship. We should remedy this soon.
Is it customary of Midgardians to frequently label their relationships? I am not entirely knowledgeable of the… process.
It's a Midgardian girl thing. We always need to know where we stand and blah blah blah. It's also a possession thing. I'm just entertaining myself by pairing you with labels that obviously don't fit you.
Ah, possessiveness is certainly not something I am unfamiliar with. I believe, were we in Asgard, we'd likely be referred to as lovers. Companions, perhaps. Are these not terms you regularly use here?
But that just sounds so detached. Not that I long for attachment in the first place. <_<
Whatever pleases thee, milady.
I could call you my boo.
No. No, sorry. Just pretend I didn't say that. I knew that would be a disaster the second it left my lips.
Is it customary of Midgardians to frequently label their relationships? I am not entirely knowledgeable of the… process.
Calling Fandral my 'boyfriend' is weird though.
I should probably refer to him as "that guy I'm seeing" or whatever.
But that just sounds so detached. Not that I long for attachment in the first place. <_<
Whatever pleases thee, milady.
I had almost forgotten how handsome I am until I saw this.
What a nightmare.
I am glad you understand my hardship.
"Excellent." Darcy smirked, shameless about enjoying the agony from women she didn't know. They got him for the majority of his life, and now it was her turn.
She gave a halfhearted stir to the batter, looking at it with pursed lips. "I was going to eat the batter by itself, but if you'd prefer, I'll bake it."
Pouring the batter into a well oiled pan, she watched as it evened out. The oven beeped, its preheating had finished. She shoved the pan inside and shut the oven door. Then, washing her hands, she tossed some water on her face and patted dry with a hand towel.
"I had dinner with Thor last night." Darcy began, working quickly to braid her hair in order to get it out of her way. "He looks like he got hit in the face with a truck."
She smirked again, finishing the braid off with a rubber band. "And this time, it wasn't Jane's fault."
Fandral immediately perked up at the mention of his dearest friend. Although word had reached him in Asgard of the good news that Thor had finally awoken and was on the road to recovery, Fandral wasn't aware until now that he'd been released from the hospital's care.
"So he's well enough to be out and about? That's wonderful news! I should pay him a visit within the coming days. He'll be pleased with the news I have to share from Asgard."
After removing some of the more in-the-way layers of his outfit, he simply just leaned against the kitchen counter and watched Darcy move about the room. His eyes scanned her body appreciatively until they ultimately came to rest upon her face. He noticed the way a few loose strands of her hair had escaped the grasp of the braid and delicately framed her face.
It was the little details like this that Fandral had always noticed when gazing upon a woman. From a young age, he'd had the uncanny ability to find beauty where others might not or could not. But the woman before him could make beauty apparent to even the blindest of men, that he was sure of.
Losing himself in thought entirely, he rested his chin against his palm and fell silent.
Darcy shrugged, not even ashamed of her trouble-making. "A lot of things. Drinking…" Her lips curved upwards with a memory.
"My neighbor had me watch her child. I'm the world's best babysitter." The twinkle in her eye suggested the opposite.
"How about you, Westley? Breaking any hearts in Asgard, I hope?"
"There was much weeping as I departed," he said with a nod as he moved away a bit more to pull off his coat. "But this is nothing I am not used to."
When Fandral spoke like this… it was difficult to decide whether or not it was in jest or not. Although his sly smile never faded, there was always this hint of sincerity in his voice that made one believe he really meant it.
He tossed the fur lined coat on the back of a nearby chair and turned to her once more. "Do you plan to bake those or will you play with the batter all night?"
"Yeah, it's good, huh?" Darcy agreed, and then blinked, eyes wide. The cold and sticky sensation of the batter across her lips surprised her. But none more-so than Fandral kissing her. She really should have guessed he'd do that.
She eagerly wrapped an arm around his neck, clamoring to press her body against his. Once the chocolate had disappeared off her lips, she leaned back somewhat and assessed his face. Darcy ran a finger over his lips and smiled. "You missed me that much, huh?"
Fandral smiled a crooked smile and then pulled away. But he kept a hand around her, resting on the small of her back as he gazed down at her face. "Perhaps…"
He lifted his free hand to tuck the hair that had fallen into her eyes behind her ear. "Tell me, fair maiden, what troubles have you managed to get yourself into while I was away? And do not attempt to cloak your mischief from me. I'm sure I'll hear of it whether by your will or not."
She smirked. "Of course you are."
Her attention was brought to the silence where music had once played. Knowing that it was overwhelming to Fandral at times, she let it slide. Usually, she threw a fit when someone touched her music.
Waving her spoon, she pointed to the kitchen. "I'm making brownies." Then she considered it. "Well, the batter anyways."
She dipped the spoon into the batter and offered it to him afterwards. "Want some?"
Fandral made his way over to her and leaned up against the counter, an elbow propped against it to hold himself up. He eyed the spoon held out to him for a moment before leaning in and tasting the batter, almost hesitantly. It wasn't bad…
"Very rich," he nodded as he pursed his lips a bit. He dipped his finger in the bowl and then in a swift movement, spread the batter he'd managed to scrape up across her lips. A hearty chuckle escaped him at her reaction and he immediately stood tall and cupped her face, pulling her close to kiss the chocolate away.
She pointed the spoon at him, not visibly impressed. "Does it look like I'm the type that's wooed over for flowers?"
Snatching the bouquet from him, she leaned down to smell it. "Space flowers. Are they magical? Can they sing?" Darcy stared at them for a moment, waiting. When they turned out to be normal, she looked at him.
Of course she loved the flowers, what kind of girl didn't? She scanned her apartment for a vase and improvised one out of an extra large glass she'd bought at six flags. She played with it a bit and then leaned back, nodded with approval.
Then, turning back towards him, she planted her fists on her hips and cocked an eyebrow. "So you thought you could win me over with flowers?"
While Darcy moved about to find a proper vase for the flowers, Fandral shut the door. He took this opportunity to turn off the music playing from that contraption Darcy hooked her 'ipod' up to. One night when he couldn't sleep, he'd remained up the entire night trying to figure out how to work the device just for moments such as these when the sound emitting from its speakers seemed unbearable.
At her question, he turned on his heels quickly to catch her gaze. "But of course not, milady!" He brought a gloved hand up to hold over his heart. "I am fully prepared to humbly submit to whatever… punishment my beloved would see fit." His eyebrow quirked up as he bowed his head to her.
Licking brownie batter off a spoon, Darcy sang along to the music playing. There was no one home and that meant sweatpants, no makeup and comfort food. Her neighbors hadn't complained about the volume of the music yet and she planned on ignoring them if they did.
It took her a minute or two to figure out that the pounding sound was not part of the song and she looked at the door curiously. When it occurred again, Darcy blinked. She padded over to the door, still eating the chocolate batter as she swung the door open.
With chocolate smeared on her lips, a grin lit up her face and she gasped.
"Holy Toledo, Fandral. Where the hell have you been?"
Fandral grinned and stood a bit straighter, if that was at all possible. "Why, I was out scouring all of Asgard for the rarest and most beautiful flowers to gift to my beloved! Where else would I have ventured off to for so long?"
He stepped inside, not caring that he invaded her personal space as he did so. His gaze was playful as he held the bouquet out towards her. "Does this not please you?" he asked, leaning in towards her, his tone turning a bit deeper.
The familiar beams of light from the bifrost filled the sky and Fandral once again found his feet on Midgard soil. That seemingly impenetrable grin on his face as he inhaled a deep breath of fresh New York air was indeed something to behold. Dressed to the nines in his finest Asgardian robe, a large bouquet of flowers in hand, he began the short on-foot journey to Darcy's.
Asgard had been his place of refuge for several days now. And although he'd forever call the realm eternal his home, there were things now that made leaving Midgard for long periods of time unbearable.
One of those things was blaring her eclectic music so loudly that he could hear it even now as the building just came into his view. He hurried up the steps, two at a time and stood tall as he found himself in front of the door. He curled his mustache and ran his fingers through his hair before knocking loudly.


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He had served in the Obama administration since 2009, but it was his @NatSecWonk Twitter account that made people talk.
Joseph started texting hand grenades in 2011 and soon became a darling of the media.
The demise of his Twitter account was reason enough for Foreign Policy magazine to pen something of a love letter.
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Before this season's final week of dead, solid, perfect, financial locks — give or take an Alabama meltdown and the forgotten inevitability that Steve Spurrier would make Dabo Swinney look like he had a head full of nougat (what was I thinking picking Clemson last week?) — we have this update from the world of high of finance:
Stanley Ho, a billionaire casino owner in Macau (of course), who clearly has money and nougat to burn, won an action. For a castle? No. A vintage car? No. Video of Brett Favre's last pass completion? No.
Rather, Stanley Ho, billionaire, just paid $330,000 for two white "truffles," which is French for, "Fungus found in dirt or sometimes under old chicken lo mein forgotten in the back of fridge and often resembling the facial expression of Nick Saban after blowing a 24-0 lead at home. Roll [Over] Tide!"
So Stanley Ho paid $165,000 each for two pieces of fungus. You know, there actually was a time when I thought A.J. Green deserved an MBA for getting $1,000 for his Independence Bowl jersey. Now I'm thinking he got ripped off.
Even Cecil "Huggy Bear" Newton didn't ask for $330,000 when he was pimping his son to Mississippi State. And Cam isn't even a fungus!
Seriously, I don't know what Cam Newton is. Some indestructible being? Did he conquer Tokyo with Godzilla and Monster Zero? Regardless of whether you think this kid is wholesome or dirtier than his Polluted Padre, this dude is an unrockable rock star. I'm not sure there has ever — ever — been a college player who has performed at the level he has while all of the world outside of Auburn looked at him and thought: "You sir, are fungus, at $180,000 to $200,000 retail."
And so, as much I'd like to crawl out on the upset limb in the SEC championship game, I can't do it. South Carolina is good. But not that good. And whatever happened last week in Tuscaloosa must have something to do with cosmic forces. This team's not losing. The line is 5. Auburn wins the SEC and covers.
Look out! It's the three-headed Cam-Monster Zero!
Not Involving Cam Newton
ACC championship: Virginia Tech has won 10 straight since losing to James Madison. Here's an idea: Schedule JMU for the spring game instead next year. Florida State was impressive last week against Florida, but who wasn't impressive this year against Florida, except, well, you know. Arf. The FSU Board of Regents is sponsoring a Bobby Bowden Pin Cushion Doll to the first 10,000 fans. Hokies cover 4.
Big 12 championship: So Nebraska plays in a conference title game, then bolts for the Big Ten when it's over? That makes for an interesting trophy ceremony with the conference commissioner if the Cornhuskers win. But they won't. Oklahoma covers 5.
Conference USA: You think either George O'Leary (Notre Dame's coach for seven minutes) or June Jones (former Falcons coach) ever envisioned the Conference USA title would be the highlight of their season? Oh well. Georgia may face the winner of this titanic tilt in the Liberty. Central Florida covers 9 over SMU.
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(Buy 3 games, win a copy of Derek Anderson's new book, "Laughing in Last Place.")
Falcons at Tampa: There haven't been any grand proclamations from Raheem Morris this week about the Bucs being the NFL's greatest team. So much for bulletin board material. No matter. The Falcons have won five straight, Matt Ryan completed 69.3 percent of his passes in November for seven touchdowns and zero interceptions and suddenly the franchise is national TV material. Don't get dizzy from the altitude. Falcons cover 3.
Rams at Cardinals: Derek Anderson was caught by TV cameras laughing late in Arizona's 27-6 loss to San Francisco and acted like a 2-year-old when asked about it, but at least he had the decency to apologize the next day. What Darnell Dockett's excuse? The NFL's Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Twitter is out of control. His latest short-attention span rants included to "[bleep] anybody" (the world starts with an "F") who dared question him or said the reporter wasn't "mann[sic] enough to ask me … why Im Laughing!" I don't know. Because you're stupid? St. Louis covers 3.
Steelers at Ravens: Ben Roethlisberger has a foot injury. Let's assume it wasn't from stumbling in the men's room again. Take the Steelers and 3 — and in a straight-up upset.
Saints at Bungles: Cincinnati has lost eight straight and here's an actual factual: The team has been outscored 58-3 in the second half of the last two losses. That's a sign of players either quitting or drinking from the same Kool-Aid bowl at halftime. Either way, somebody's going to take the fall. Does Marvin Lewis's plane ticket still say coach? New Orleans covers 6½.
Jets at Patriots: Rex Ryan vs. Bill Belichick. Forget that you wouldn't want to buy cookies from either one. Which one would you bet on in a game of Stratego? (Kids, ask your dad.) Patriots cover 3½.
The Anderson meltdown, redux
"Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit." – R.E. Shay
Last week (not so great): 9-6 straight up, 5-10 against the line.
Financial overview: 111-38 straight up, 77-69-3 against the line.
Lock of the week: Cecil Newton, scared straight.
"Sack Schultz" (It's over!)
We have our final cheater! I mean, winner! Michael Murray, a local from Sandy Springs, was our national winner (edging contestants from Ohio and New Hampshire via tiebreaker). He wins the 37-inch HDTV. Greg Fox of Roswell won the Georgia-Georgia Tech tickets last week. For the record, I finished in 108th out of 4,815 entries. In short, I let 107 of you sack me — because I didn't want to show off.
Last few episodes . . .
♦ Richt demotes strength coach, but is that enough?
♦ Stop whining: NCAA got it right on Cam Newton, Auburn
♦ Gruden to Miami would be manna for starving ACC
♦ Falcons are winning because they're following Mike Smith
December 2nd, 2010
6:43 pm
December 2nd, 2010
6:55 pm
The SEC has a vested intrest in Auburn winning, look for some poor officiating if S. Carolina looks like they might pull off the upset!
December 2nd, 2010
6:56 pm
December 2nd, 2010
6:58 pm
Jeff, you also missed on LSU beating the Hogs last week
Auburn beats SC by at least 17.
December 2nd, 2010
7:00 pm
I also heard that Colorado offered the job to the Redskins' TE coach. Things are tight and also down in Boulder.
December 2nd, 2010
7:01 pm
I also heard that Colorado offered the job to the Redskins' TE coach.
Money is tight and football is down in Boulder.
December 2nd, 2010
7:01 pm
Oh well I thought my first post didn't make it
December 2nd, 2010
7:03 pm
Cam's Daddy loading up on th SC side with a 150K marker in Tunica.
SC too much D, even for the pimp's son. Spurrier crows about his ground game.
First time for everything I guess.
December 2nd, 2010
7:05 pm
Oh and great seats availible for the ACC title game.
A TV director's worst nightmare.
December 2nd, 2010
7:09 pm
I hate to disagree with your pick of the Falcons Jeff but they will lose 2 more regular season games this year.
One will be to Tampa Bay and the other to the Saints.
December 2nd, 2010
7:11 pm
I wish you had given we denizens/losers a winner tonight Jeff….oh well..I got Philly -8
Auburn is soooo due for a stinker…Spurrier is truly evil…SC wins by 3 by running the football and Gracia playing well…(see Alabama game at Columbia)
December 2nd, 2010
7:14 pm
Well we would have never bought him as a tight end.
DAwgs lose to Boise State by 50.
Cam scores a 100 his dad 200k.
December 2nd, 2010
7:38 pm
If SC beats Auburn, wonder how many days it will take the NCAA to "discover" that Scam was, indeed, involved in selling himself?
December 2nd, 2010
7:39 pm
December 2nd, 2010
7:43 pm
We are free and clear you drunken bammers……. to quote scam 'we is blessed"
December 2nd, 2010
7:44 pm
Barners know they could never beat him so they had to cheat.
Lets see how good you are next year and the year after.
December 2nd, 2010
7:45 pm
She at least a deuce…maybe a deuce and a half
December 2nd, 2010
7:46 pm
What is the great CHOKE's record away from the dome?
December 2nd, 2010
7:55 pm
Gamecocks will beat down Auburn!
December 2nd, 2010
7:58 pm
Easy win for Carolina!
December 2nd, 2010
8:13 pm
Yea Mark, and George Bush blew up the twin towers. AJC bloggers prove everyday all you need is a computer not a brain.
December 2nd, 2010
8:16 pm
S C by 10
December 2nd, 2010
8:17 pm
Will the Auburn haters finally give it a rest? Will the AJC retract their goofy Milton McGregor conspiracy stories and apologize to Auburn University? Will USA Today run a front page new story with a massive picture of Cam and apologize for smearing him? Remember last week USA Today had a front page headline and Cam photo that said we AU folks were living in angst.
The NCAA President explained its position on Newton this way:
"In the Cam Newton reinstatement case, there was not sufficient evidence available to establish he had any knowledge of his father's actions and there was no indication he actually received any impermissible benefit," the NCAA said. "If a student-athlete does not receive tangible benefits, that is a different situation from a student-athlete or family member who receives cash, housing or other benefits or knowingly competes and is compensated as a professional athlete."
President Emmert said:
"We recognize that many people are outraged at the notion that a parent or anyone else could "shop around" a student-athlete and there would possibly not be repercussions on the student-athlete's eligibility.
"I'm committed to further clarifying and strengthening our recruiting and amateurism rules so they promote appropriate behavior by students, parents, coaches and third parties. We will work aggressively with our members to amend our bylaws so that this type of behavior is not a part of intercollegiate athletics."
The NCAA, in a press release, explained its position under a heading that said: One size does not fit all: Differences between eligibility and investigations.
The release said:
Many in the media and public have drawn comparisons between recent high-profile NCAA decisions while ignoring the important differences among the cases. There is a purposeful distinction between determining student-athlete responsibility through an eligibility decision and university culpability through the infractions process. Universities are accountable for rules violations through the infractions process.
Student-athletes are responsible for rules violations through the eligibility process.
Reinstatement decisions are independent of the NCAA enforcement process and typically are made once the facts of the student-athlete's involvement are determined. The reinstatement process is likely to conclude prior to the close of an investigation.
"The enforcement staff investigates all types of rules violations," said Julie Roe Lach, NCAA vice president of enforcement. "Some of these investigations affect student-athlete eligibility and others do not. The investigation does not stop with a student-athlete eligibility issue, but school officials must address it as soon as they are aware of the violations."
The NCAA looks at each student-athlete eligibility decision based on its merits, because no two are identical. In the Cam Newton reinstatement case, there was not sufficient evidence available to establish he had any knowledge of his father's actions and there was no indication he actually received any impermissible benefit. If a student-athlete does not receive tangible benefits, that is a different situation from a student-athlete or family member who receives cash, housing or other benefits or knowingly competes and is compensated as a professional athlete.
"As the reinstatement staff reviews eligibility cases, we must review each case based on its own merits and the specific facts," said Kevin Lennon, NCAA vice president of academic and membership affairs.
"During the decision, we must examine a number of factors, including guidelines established by our membership for what conditions should be applied based on the nature and scope of the violation. We also carefully consider any mitigating factors presented by the university to determine if relief from the guidelines should be provided."
"While comparisons may be human nature, they should at least be made based on the facts."
December 2nd, 2010
8:22 pm
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December 2nd, 2010
8:24 pm
NCAA Prez defends Auburn and Cam today!! Yes it looks like the NCAA decision has run into a hornet's nest with their decision. Try reading Pat Haden's comments today about the decision vs what USC was told by the NCAA regarding parents and players. Cam has his temporary pass to play so let the games begin. And let the NCAA and FBI continue to find the truth in this ugly , sordid affair.
December 2nd, 2010
8:32 pm
The NCAA, in a press release, explained its position under a heading that said: One size does not fit all: Differences between eligibility and investigations.
The difference in opinion seems to exist between the eligibility vs the reinstatement divisions at the NCAA. How interesting that the NCAA would deign to respond so quickly to the apparent backlash in the sports talk shows and blogs concerning this ugly, sordid affair and the recent NCAA favorable decision.
December 2nd, 2010
8:33 pm
The NCAA PRESIDENT has spoken, the matter is closed.
@We rent players Inc: To be an Auburn hater is truly a pathological condition, devoid of any logic or reasoning ability. How many times have you ever seen the NCAA president defend a school or player? If there was anything else out there on Auburn or Cam, do you think the NCAA would have gone public on this in a major way? They never even sent Auburn an official letter of inquiry.
December 2nd, 2010
8:40 pm
I agree with all of your picks except for the Falcons. I think they'll drop this one.
I'd love to see USC get their first title and SOS get his seventh but I have to agree with you about Auburn. Having a magical year and they look like they can overcome anything.
Nice jabs at UF, Bama, UGA, Dabo, etc. You're on a roll tonight!
December 2nd, 2010
8:45 pm
Roma Locuta Est, Causa Finita Est The investigation is not over pal.
December 2nd, 2010
8:55 pm
December 2nd, 2010
8:56 pm
If you really believe Cam didn't know what daddy was doing; raise your hand.
I've got some land down around Waycross that I'd love to show you.
December 2nd, 2010
8:59 pm
Well duh, of course Au wins.
Ya think the SEC office and their corporate partners would allow any other result?
December 2nd, 2010
8:59 pm
BruceMac makes himself feel good insulting other peoples post.
December 2nd, 2010
9:01 pm
Gosh Wally, I think those Auburn War Tigers are awful.
Good thing we are not like them.
December 2nd, 2010
9:02 pm
Cam is the best college player since Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indians in 1913. Ooops, Thorpe's records were erased because of a lousy $6.00 baseball game.
December 2nd, 2010
9:04 pm
Let's see…Cam didn't know the laptop was stolen. Cam didn't know the answers on the test so he cheated. And Cam didn't know daddy was shopping him around. Who dresses this mental midget in the morning?
December 2nd, 2010
9:06 pm
Congratulation, Jeff, for getting your weekly Farve dig in, despite his not being involved in any of your
games of interest.
Petty is thy name. And shallow.
December 2nd, 2010
9:11 pm
By the way, I've thought for years that you were a talented and entertaining writer, before blog hits became the mantra.
But I have to say, Brett Favre is physically and mentally 1000 times tougher than you, and you really should just let it go.
December 2nd, 2010
9:11 pm
According to the SEC owned NCAA, you're not guilty unless you actually exchange money, or you shake hands and agree. Right Mr. College Apologist?
Then your A D Damon is NOT guilty.
He only had her panties off. I mean c'mon.
No video of him boinking her, and no evidence of a handshake and agreement.
Solicitation and panties off in your lap don't mean anything. Show me the proof.
December 2nd, 2010
9:17 pm
WAR EAGLE to all, great to be an AU Tiger with Cam leading the way. Love him or hate him the man is a beast. NCAA clears him and has to issue statement again today why they did so just to appease some folks who want the "aubarn fans" to suffer..I told you one day you folks would realize this was an eligibility issue only. Nothing came up now and nothing will come up…Hope to you you guys in Atlanta one day
December 2nd, 2010
9:20 pm
atltiger15 Nawwww you are much too humble- all you Aubies said from day one that nothing happened- that neither Cam nor his Dad did anything wrong. It was all a nasty conspiracy against Cam and his family(violins playing softly in the background here).
December 2nd, 2010
9:22 pm
I threw the panties out the window
December 2nd, 2010
9:24 pm
So much to be proud of.
December 2nd, 2010
9:26 pm
Damon should have had the SEC lawyers.
My wife didn't know.
My wife doesn't know.
December 2nd, 2010
9:29 pm
My wife didn't know anything.
So, I'm still eligible, right?
December 2nd, 2010
9:30 pm
Would someone please tell the Auburn fans and YOU and YOUR AJC COHORTS that the investigation into Cam Scam isn't over. Your readers need to go to espn.com for some real insight into this matter, not just biased personal opinions of AJC writers.
December 2nd, 2010
9:33 pm
Best line in the whole article … Arf.
December 2nd, 2010
9:37 pm
December 2nd, 2010
9:40 pm
Oh, a scary thought…Cam and his mother and father standing there smiling, throwing kisses, when (and if) he wins the Heisman. That will certainly take away from the importance of the trophy. What is Auburn doing to keep Cecil away from the team? Also, you only point out the articles on espn that agree with you, Jeff. There are many more negative articles about Cam Scam, but you naturally chose the one that is agreement with your opinion.
December 2nd, 2010
9:50 pm
The NCAA's investigation of Cam Newton's recruitment at MSU is not officially over. Nevertheless, the NCAA president clearly believes Cam did not know about the Cecil/Rogers discussions for pay for play. Therefore, as far as AU and Cam are concerned, it is over. If there was evidence to show Cam knew about the $ discussions, then that would change the matter and he would lose his eligibility. But that would mean the NCAA still has substantive leads that need to be followed-up on. The NCAA people are mostly attorneys and professional investigators. If there was anything still out there, I don't think the NCAA president himself would come out and exonerate Cam.
You have to really be delusional to think they did an incomplete investigation and left some major stones unturned. I think the whole agent selling player aspect and the MSU boosters still has some interest to the NCAA, as well as the FBI. I think the agent is in real trouble.


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Building the Church: A Plea to Pastors (and Laypeople)
- Monday, March 21, 2011
Our church — well, actually it's Jesus' church — is building a new structure. The new sanctuary will be ready sometime this spring. Recently, we got to walk through the shell that will one day be a thriving place of worship. In a way, it was like taking our own little "Fantastic Voyage" through the "Inner Space" of our future sanctuary. It's exciting to see what is and to think about what will be.
One of the things that I wanted to know is where the pulpit will go. In a day and age when many churches are abandoning the pulpit for a music stand or a bar stool, our church isn't going to go there. And, I'm glad.
There's more to a pulpit than a link to the past. Pulpits aren't about tradition. They're not about the "way we've always done it." Pulpits are about building the church on the Word of God.
As we look to and learn from church history, we learn much about the value of the pulpit. In the Medieval period, the Catholic Church slowly but surely moved the pulpit aside. Visit a Catholic church today and you'll see what I mean. The pulpit will be off to the side of the "platform." The reason for this shift being that in Catholic theology the sacraments, most notably the Eucharist, take center stage. They are the focus of worship both spiritually and physically. The homily is second to all else.
With the Protestant Reformation came renewed interest in the pulpit ministry of the church. With a new legion of pastors, not priests, came a renewed desire to explain and live out the Word of God. The preaching and teaching of the Bible reclaimed center stage, if not in location at least in practice.
Some Protestants, however, wanted to communicate more than with their mouths. Some, like the Presbyterians, moved the pulpit back to foreground. They put the pulpit dead center at the front of the sanctuary. In case the message wasn't clear enough, they raised the pulpit above the church floor, not just a few feet like many modern pulpits but 6, 8, 10 feet above the floor. This wasn't to elevate the pastor's position; it was to elevate the Word's position in the church. The Bible and its exposition became the focus of worship. They came to hear from God, not just to give Him their opinion. After all, it's God's church. We ought to be following God's directions.
As exciting as church history is, and as informative as it can be, church history is descriptive not prescriptive. That is to say, we can see what they did. We can admire what they did. But, we don't have to do what they did. However, in this case, what the Protestants did was right and, better yet, it was biblical.
While we can reject the example of history, we cannot reject the authority of Scripture. You see, what the Protestant Reformers did in elevating the pulpit was more than practical or symbolic. It was scriptural.
Nehemiah describes the covenant renewal ceremony in Jerusalem after the exiles began to return and rebuild Zion. There, as they admitted their dependence upon their Suzerain, their Sovereign King, with whom they were united in covenant, Ezra set out to explain the basis and the obligations of that covenant. To do so, Nehehiah 8 tells us, the people built a platform in the center of the city so that all gathered could see the speaker. More than that, they also built a podium – a pulpit — from which Ezra read and explained the Word of God. To shield the people of God from future sin, Ezra elevated the Word of God spiritually and physically. That's biblical.
I love the pulpit. I cringe when I don't see one in a church when I enter. What message, I ask, is this church communicating to its people? What role does the Bible take when the drum kit is center stage? That may not be what the church believes, but that is the message they're sending when there is no pulpit and the instruments occupy the place of honor physically.
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Among the fallen was Vincent Lecavalier, who picked a fight with 6'0″, 190 pound Steve Oleksy. The 6'4″ 215 pound Lecavalier got his lunch served to him and will miss at least a few weeks with injures to his face.
Not sure what's already out there but sounds as tho PHI's Vinny Lecavalier will be sidelined at least a couple of weeks. Injured in fight.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) November 2, 2013
This is particularly bad news for the Flyers since Lecavalier has been one of the few players to actually produce goals this season. He was leading the team in scoring prior to the injury despite having missed time already this season with a lower-body injury. With the way Phialdelphia has been scoring lately, it wouldn't be too surprising to see him still in that No. 1 spot in a few weeks when he returns.
So, to recap: PHI loses 7-0; Lecavalier sidelined; Downie still apparently in hospital; -ve reaction to Emery fight. That's a bad night.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) November 2, 2013
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Age: 48
Date of Hire: 08/15/1988
Termination effective November 4, 2013
Sheriff Bob Gualtieri has announced the termination of a deputy for making inappropriate comments to a minor during and investigation; failure to submit reports; and as a result of progressive discipline in two previous administrative investigations.
The incident occurred on July 10 and July 11, 2013, while the deputy was on duty and engaged in an investigation.
The incident occurred in Pinellas County.
According to the internal affairs investigation, on July 10 and July 11, 2013, while conducting an investigation regarding an involuntary sexual battery of a 17-year-old girl, Deputy Paul Martin, was overheard by the victim making comments regarding his off-duty lifestyle which she described as "awkward." In addition, during the course of the investigation and interview of the victim, Deputy Martin made wholly inappropriate comments with sexual overtones to the sexual battery victim. Deputy Martin also failed to submit properly written reports regarding this case.
Internal Affairs investigators have determined that in this case (AI 13-037) Deputy Martin violated the rules and regulations of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office; and violated rules of conduct toward the public.
This is the third case since February 8, 2011 in which the Administrative Investigations Bureau finds Deputy Martin to have engaged in misconduct. In the two previous cases, Deputy Martin received significant suspensions – an 88 hour suspension as a result of AI 11-007; and a 96 hour suspension as a result of AI-11-027.
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These are ORblogs.. Oh, are they?
These are ORblogs.. Oh, are they?
Is that a Rushmore gag?
Love it. Anyone who drops Rushmore lines like that immediately gets a little thumbs-up from me. Ditto when James Lileks referenced The Simpsons the other day: "Some folks will never be on Fox / but then again some folks'll." Both made me smirk. Cheers.
ORblogs is great. Kudos to pb for creating and running the site. It's been a great way to keep track of other local weblogs (and webloggers).
Rushmore rules.
ORblogs is great (and not just because without him I'd have zero inbound links to my humble blog project.)
Rushmore is a dealmaker.
ORblogs rules! All of us Oregonians need to pump it up. And kick those Californians back to THEIR smog-ridden cities. I'm not biased against the CALis as you can tell. heh heh.
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The number of players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Craig Biggio earned 68% of the vote (players need 75%), 39 votes shy of induction.
The last time the BBWAA did not elect a single recently retired player was 1996 when Phil Neikro received 68.3% of the vote. Other years where no player received the necessary 75% were 1971 (Yogi Berra, 67%), 1960 (Edd Roush, 54%), 1958 (Max Carey 51%), 1950 (Mel Ott, 68.5%), 1949 (charlie Gehringer, 67%). (Thanks to Baseball-Reference.com)