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If the item exists on the server then both get and getAndTouch will always return the item. The only difference is that with getAndTouch you can update the expiration time. Please post the code that you used to generate this issue.
Couchbase 2.0.1 Java client 1.1.7We have noticed that, at times, getAndTouch, would not return our object even though we can confirm the object exists using the built-in Web Console.By definition, getAndTouch may not return the object, perhaps, due to, among many reasons, contention ?By definition, would get always return the object or does get have the same limitations as getAndTouch?Thanks...
The code is included at the bottom. There is only a single instance of client. I had theorized that because getAndTouch had to update the TTL, it may have failed to lock the record, perhaps, and hence, return null, but that does not seem to be the case as per your explanation.I'd say 99% of the time the test cases would work fine, but from time to time, the test cases would fail because the session object cannot be found. The oid, a java String, does make use of characters such as "." and "_", a-z, A-Z, 0-9.String json = null;if(ttl > 0){net.spy.memcached.CASValue casv = client.getAndTouch(oid, ttl);if(casv != null)json = (String)casv.getValue();}elsejson = (String)client.get(oid);if(json == null)return null;
Couchbase is hosted on an i860 Windows 7 64-bit. JDK/JRE 1.7.0_21-b11 64 bit server hotspot
That code looks fine, but I was hoping that you would have posted something that had the store path in it as well so I could test it out myself. Anyways, is it possible that one of the items you were trying to get either expired or was maybe deleted by another client thread? I haven't seen anyone run into this issue before, but if you have test code I would be happy to help debug it with you.


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Ramipril and Hydrochlorothiazide Alone and in Combination for the Treatment of Essential Hypertension
This study has been completed.
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First received: July 20, 2006
Last updated: October 8, 2012
Last verified: October 2012
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The purpose of this study is to determine if there is greater blood pressure reduction using ramipril or hydrochlorothiazide alone or ramipril and hydrochlorothiazide together.
|Hypertension Blood Pressure, High
|Drug: Ramipril and hydrochlorothiazide
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Parallel Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of a Combination of Ramipril Plus Hydrochlorothiazide Versus the Component Monotherapies in Subjects With Essential Hypertension
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Drug Information available for: Hydrochlorothiazide RamiprilU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Pfizer:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Compare the effects on sitting diastolic blood pressure of two antihypertensive drugs in combination against each antihypertensive alone after an eight week treatment period.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Compare the effect on sitting diastolic blood pressure of two antihypertensive drugs in combination taken once daily against one antihypertensive drug taken twice daily.
- Compare the effect on sitting diastolic blood pressure of a dose of an antihypertensive drug taken once daily against half of the same dose taken twice daily.
- Compare the effect on the sitting and standing blood pressure among all treatment groups.
- Compare the safety of each medication regimen stated above.
- Compare the effect on mean 24-hour diastolic blood pressure (ABPM) of the medication regimens stated above.
|Study Start Date:
|July 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|March 2007
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Previously diagnosed, or newly diagnosed essential hypertension. Blood pressure must be within a minimum and maximum range prior to drug treatment.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability to discontinue all prior antihypertensive medications
- Heart failure
- History of stroke, myocardial infarction, or chest pain within 3 years, or an abnormal heart rhythm
- Liver or kidney disease
- Certain drugs used to treat other conditions like an enlarged prostate gland, or arthritis
- Allergy or reactions to certain medications used to treat high blood pressure
Other protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria apply.
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Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00355589
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Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
White WB, Cleveland JM, Rolleri RL; Ramipril-Hydrochlorothiazide Study Group. Utility of semiautomatic clinic and 24-h ambulatory blood pressure measurements to evaluate combination therapy: the Ramipril-Hydrochlorothiazide Hypertension trial. J Hum Hypertens. 2008 Aug;22(8):559-68. doi: 10.1038/jhh.2008.26. Epub 2008 May 8.
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|NCT00355589 History of Changes
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B5051001 ( Other Identifier: Pfizer )
|Study First Received:
|July 20, 2006
|Last Updated:
|October 8, 2012
Keywords provided by Pfizer:
High Blood Pressure
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Antihypertensive Agents
Natriuretic Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors
Membrane Transport Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
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Blitzen Trapper - All Across This Land [2015] [Album]
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1. All Across This Land (3:52)
2. Rock and Roll (Was Made for You) (3:46)
3. Mystery and Wonder (4:03)
4. Love Grow Cold (3:37)
5. Lonesome Angel (3:42)
6. Nights Were Made For Love (3:53)
7. Cadillac Road (4:34)
8. Let the Cards Fall (3:30)
9. Even If You Don't (3:31)
10. Across the River (4:41)
Blitzen Trapper has built a solid reputation as a band unafraid to take chances. Incorporating a vast array of influences, they have released albums that touch on indie folk / rock, roots, art rock, alt country, psychedelia and pop, while maintaining a sound that is distinctly Blitzen Trapper. On their new studio effort, the group's years of experimentation and experience have come full circle, culminating in their strongest, most cohesive work to date with the career milestone, 'All Across This Land'. 'All Across This Land' once again confirms that Blitzen Trapper possess the unique ability to create thoughtful, melodic, finely crafted songs on one hand, and deliver full throttle, infectious rock on the other. From the opening riff of the title track, this is quite evident as it unfolds into a flurry of guitars, bass and drums. The band also eases back, on the semi- autobiographical 'Mystery and Wonder', for example. The track's reflective and nostalgic tone was inspired by the band's beginnings, the chemistry that develops over time and the music they have created though the years. While the album features some of Earley's finest songs to date, the rest of his bandmate's performances - Eric Menteer (guitar), Michael Van Pelt (bass), Marty Marquis (guitar / keys), Brian Adrian Koch (drums) - elevate each track thus taking Blitzen Trapper to their highest artistic peak yet.


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It's all Small Boots: Thank you, Alice Bradley
I read several blogs written by women who are funny, smart and honest. I don't know them personally, but I feel a connection to them because they share moments in their lives, the good, the bad and the ugly. They share their thoughts and fears. They make me feel better about my own insecurities.
I have no idea what I'm doing most of the time. Normally, I can just wing it and that seems OK. Sometimes things work out and sometimes, not so much. Thankfully, reading stories written by smart, funny women who have insecurities and problems make me feel less like a failure and more like a regular person.
Earlier this week, Finslippy, aka Alice Bradley, wrote this. It's so smart and honest and it helped remind me that being happy is about perspective. Choosing to have a wonderful life is the key to actually having one. It's all just Small Boots (click the link and you'll get it).
Happy Friday, lovely readers, and have a good weekend.


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A NEWPORT volunteer who helps people like herself who have Parkinson's Disease was one of five people to be given an award yesterday.
Jenni McCabe, from St Julian's, has had the disease since she was 51 and has been involved with the Newport branch of Parkinson's UK for a decade, including seven years as secretary.
She is also a Parkinson's UK Champion for Newport, campaigning Aneurin Bevan Health Board and politicians so they understand the challenges facing people with Parkinson's.
Yesterday, she was one of five people to receive the Volunteer of the Year (Wales) Award from the Wales Council for Voluntary Action, at a ceremony in Cardiff from Jeff Cuthbert AM, minister for communities.
Overall there were 17 award winners across six categories, including Gail Jones from Machen in the "Green" category, a retired teacher who volunteers at the RSPB visitor centre at Newport Wetlands, and the group New Pathways, nominated by Gwent Police for their counselling to victims of rape and sexual abuse.
"Parkinson's Cymru has an office in Pontypridd and they put me forward for the award," said Mrs McCabe, 64, a retired key account manager and associate director in the insurance industry.
Around 30 per cent of people with Parkinson's have a recognisable tremor but not everyone does, and some like Mrs McCabe instead experience 'freezing' when they are trying to walk through doorways, loss of smell or speech and the ability to write.
The chairman of the Newport group has now lost his speech so Mrs McCabe does most of the talking at meetings and organises speakers and cups of tea, she said.
She's also an educator at care homes helping staff recognise Parkinson's disease.
"Gwent desperately needed a second Parkinson's specialist nurse and through our campaigning we finally got one last year," said Mrs McCabe, a former dancer and singer who is now wardrobe mistress with the Christchurch Musical Society. "Myself and lots of other members put up a good fight. We need four, so it's a work in progress."
Practical steps can be taken to help cope with symptoms of Parkinson's such as wearing kneepads due to the likelihood of having a fall; rails installed throughout the home; walking with your hands behind your back to improve posture; and importantly, a positive mental attitude, said Mrs McCabe.
The Newport branch of Parkinson's UK has a monthly meeting at Stow Park Church Centre on Stow Hill, on the last Wednesday of the month from 2.30pm.
For details call Rebecca Jones, branch and volunteer support officer on 0844 225 3714 or email firstname.lastname@example.com


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Illuminated baker figurine for Neapolitan Nativity, measuring 10cm.
This Nativity figurine is handmade in Naples, the capital of the Italian Nativity tradition, the light will activate when you plug to a 220V socket.
Every character is made of terracotta and dressed with fabric which is then treated and tailored.
The artisan nature of the product makes each character different from the others and therefore unique.
- Model: PR009759
- Shipping Weight: 0.8Kg
- Materials: Wood, cork, moss, terracotta, electric material
- Origin: Italy
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- Height: 27 cm
- Width: 30 cm
- Depth: 10 cm
- Statues height: 9 cm
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Wish I could like your post Sahd. I like Disney and Disney princesses make me happy.Wanting to be pregnant.
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I know a 7 year old Elsa who was excited for the movie Frozen! I love the name Elsa. I do agree that the name (even without Disney influence) is poised to skyrocket into popularity. It is the next short "E" name to take off (after, Emma, Ella, Ellie, etc). I know 2 Elsa's. I'm sure Etta is not far behind. I still think it's a great name and, as far as Dinsey princesses go, it's better than most. Try not to worry too much about it, there are way worse associations for a name to have. Could you imagine if you'd just named your daughter Monica right before the Clinton presidential scandal broke?? Now that would have been tragic.
Congrats on your baby girl!Mom to... Augustine Mark "Augie", India Marie "Indie", Theodore Odell "Teddy" and Philippa Lee "Pippa"
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I don't think parents right now are going to jump on the Elsa bandwagon because of Frozen. If the movie is really popular it will end up being your daughter's generation that will name their kids after the character because its something they grew up loving and it will bring back fond childhood memories for them. Which is kinda why I think Aurora is getting so much attention now (or Ariel or Belle or Jasmine). People our age liked different princesses.
Elsa is unique but not so unique that people would only associate it with Frozen. Rest easy, you chose well."Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes."
-Walt Whitman
December 4th, 2013 06:10 PM #19
I would try to remember that you cannot control what other people do or think. It is a charming name and people may come to appreciate it more because of the exposure. I do not think the name is cheapened at all, but I also think it transcends Disney. For what it's worth, Frozen is loosely based on "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Anderson. While Elsa is not used in the story, it may help you to know the movie has a literary connection.My girls: Grace Patricia "Gracie Pat" & Eloise Martha "Elsie Mae"
If we had a baby today: Amelia Edith OR Desmond Walter
Guys: Julian, Amos, Tobias, August, Silas, Peter
Dolls: Iris, Marian, Hazel, Flora, Margo, Agnes


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One big benefit to being a "technology agnostic" conversion optimization agency is that we can find and use the best tools and give unbiased advice.
Unlike tool vendors' services divisions, WiderFunnel strategists don't have to make recommendations just to maximize the tool's latest features. We are free to develop strategies only if they will get the best results.
Tool vendors are best at creating great tools and agencies like WiderFunnel are best at creating effective strategies.
We've been impressed with Optimizely's growth in recent years and their focused strategy. Their founders made a wise decision to concentrate on building the best testing tool they can and partnering for the strategy and test development that their clients need.
WiderFunnel and Optimizely are pleased to announce today that we've created a strategic alliance for WiderFunnel to provide services for Optimizely customers. WiderFunnel is the first company to be recognized by as the Optimizely Certified Partner agency.
As Optimizely's CEO, Dan Siroker explains it, "Companies are asking for guidance about what to test first and how to develop a plan. That's where WiderFunnel's depth of experience adds value."
We are working with Optimizely to deliver an integrated conversion optimization solution for enterprise and mid-market companies who need to get more profit from their marketing. The combined expertise of our companies gives the best combination of strategy and technology.
As a kickoff for this partnership, we will be co-presenting a webinar on Nov 15, 2012.
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Hey guys, this is Mr. Bee again. It's been a year since I last blogged on Weddingbee, about the severe head injury that board member Macintosh's husband suffered after being hit by a car.
Macintosh emailed a thank you on the anniversary of the accident and as we chatted over email, I asked her for an update to share with the Weddingbee community. I wanted to post her story here because we talk a lot about weddings here on Weddingbee but at its heart, I think a wedding is really about the wedding vow. And I think that when something like this happens, it really tests the traditional wedding vow: "to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health."
Here is Macintosh's letter:
One year ago today, I was riding the train on my way home from work, completely unaware that my life was about to change forever. It was a little after 5, and my husband was riding his bicycle home from his job at a small town library. The sun was already going down, so he turned on the lights on the front and back of his bicycle and strapped on his helmet. Justin had been riding his bike around the Chicago streets for years, but today he was only riding through the suburb of Berwyn. He was almost home, traveling north through a green light when he was hit.


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Of all the furs used in fashion, mink is by far one of the most
sought-after. Production of mink skins varies according to the
ever-changing demands of designers and consumers alike. The change
in weather, financial market and fashion trends all have a direct
impact on demand. Currently, around 50 million mink skins are
produced globally each year.
Denmark is the world's largest producer of mink skins with an
annual production of around 17 million mink skins. Other key
fur producing countries are Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, the
Netherlands, Poland, Russia, China and the US.
Mink is composed of two types of fur: top hair and wool. The
colour variations of the mink range from black to white, including
brown, bluish, violet and versions with different shades of top
hair. The classic mink fur originating from the US is brown.
However mink on farms are domesticated animals like cows, pigs and
horses, meaning certain genetic properties can be favoured in
breeding like the colour of the fur.
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Keenga.com maintains a series of tools aimed at entrepreneurs to help in raising capital. In developing this survey, the company consulted with more than 30,000 entrepreneurs.
The data was generated by our user base and weve historically kept it in house for access to only our paying client base. Weve posted them online in the hope of generating additional reviews in order to ultimately create a comprehensive database that will contain statistically relevant data on every firm said CEO/President Anthony Woods.
To find out more, contact Keenga directly at 1-800 822 2466. The company welcomes any entrepreneur to come to the site and complete a survey or review survey results. More products are being developed by the company to assist entrepreneurs, and these will be made available in the coming weeks.
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Keenga is the entrepreneurs field guide to venture capital and private equity. Keenga Research launched at the end of 2004 with the goal of becoming the guide to venture capital and private equity firms. Since early 2005, Keenga has created the worlds largest database of information about venture and private equity-backed entrepreneurs. To date, we have polled over 30,000 entrepreneurs and created the worlds richest set of statistically significant entrepreneur feedback about the venture capital and private equity firms who back them.
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Tablet PC Platform Independence
Dr. Neil Roodyn
Independent contractor, http://www.Roodyn.com
August, 2004
Applies to:
Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
Application Deployment
Summary: Describes a number of strategies for deploying an application across Windows XP and Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. Details and code examples illustrate single application deployment for multiple platforms. This article assumes you have Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET 2003 and the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Development Kit 1.7 installed on your development computer. You must have a Tablet PC to test the features specific to Tablet PC; however, you do not need a Tablet PC to complete the exercises or create the application.
Different Strategies
The Common Strategy
Exercise Time
Getting Started
Is this a Tablet PC?
Enabling Controls
Putting It All Together
Over the last year I helped a number of teams to use the features of the Tablet PC operating system in their applications. Several of the teams I've worked with wanted to ship the same application to multiple types of computers: desktops, laptops, and Tablet PCs. This makes a lot of sense, as the Tablet PC runs a full version of the Windows XP Professional operating system with extra features to support the Tablet PC hardware. I expect if you are reading this, then like the teams I have worked with, you want your application to use the features of the Tablet PC if they are available. Through a series of hands-on exercise we are going to learn how our code can detect if Tablet PC hardware is available and if so, take advantage of the additional features.
Different Strategies
Before we get into writing any code I want to think through some possible strategies we can take to enable us to build one assembly that runs across the different platforms. Once we detect if the device we are running on is a Tablet PC we really only have three choices:
- The If then Add strategy. This strategy sets a flag to indicate if the application is running on a Tablet PC. Each time we encounter an area of the code in which we want add Tablet-specific features we check this flag. If the flag is set we call the code to add the Tablet PC features. This is easy to implement but it can be confusing for the end user if the interface doesn't clearly change to distinguish that it is able to accept Ink as an input.
- The If-Else Strategy. This strategy is similar to the If then Add strategy except that we only show the user interface features for the platform that the application is running on. In this strategy, all the areas of the code that can have Ink input have an
If (RunningOnTablet) Display Tablet Interface Else Display Non Tablet Interface
This is not much harder to implement than the first strategy but it provides a much better user interface for the end user.
- Alternate forms strategy. With this strategy you need to create two sets of forms: one set that runs on the Tablet PC and the other set that runs on a standard Windows XP computer. While this might seem like a lot of work, you can use form inheritance to lighten the load. This creates a much more object oriented pattern for your code. You still need to make the decision as to which form to load up through checking a flag that gets set when the application loads up. This method has the advantage of creating cleaner code, and if you stick with the principle of never duplicating code then it can help to separate the business logic from the user interface. The disadvantage of this approach is that it creates a larger assembly file.
The Common Strategy
Whichever strategy you decide is best for your project (and they are all valid) you will need to consider some aspect of how the common language runtime (CLR) works. We want to have some code paths that run only on the Tablet PC and those paths would not only fail to run on a platform other than Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, but they may also fail to compile. Remember that the Microsoft intermediate language (MSIL) you create when you build a managed assembly is compiled by a just-in-time (JIT) compiler before it gets run. If our application is not running on a Tablet PC we don't want the code that is specific to Tablet PC to even get compiled. We can force this to happen by extracting all of our Tablet-specific code into methods that only get called when running on the Tablet PC. Here is an example of what not to do.
public InitializeComponents() { . . . if (tabletEnabled) { inkOverlay = new Microsoft.Ink.InkOverlay(picCheck.Handle); inkOverlay.Enabled = true; } }
This is the right way to do it. If the application doesn't run on a Tablet PC then the InitializeTabletComponents method never gets called. Therefore, the method doesn't get compiled unless it runs on a Tablet PC.
public void InitializeComponents() { . . . if (tabletEnabled) { InitializeTabletComponents(); } } protected void InitializeTabletComponents() { inkOverlay = new Microsoft.Ink.InkOverlay(picCheck.Handle); inkOverlay.Enabled = true; }
Exercise Time
Through the following exercise we are going to develop a small application that allows the user to create payment checks based on a template provided by their bank. A customer on a computer other than a Tablet PC will be able to enter the payee and amounts with a keyboard, whereas a user with a Tablet PC will be able to write the payee, amount, and sign the check, all by using a pen.
This example uses the second strategy (If–Else) and the common strategy.
Getting Started
In this first exercise we start by creating a new C# Windows Forms project to build up on it throughout the rest of the exercises in this article.
- Create a new C# Windows Application project called CheckWriter, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Create a new project
- Add a reference to the Tablet PC Development Kit 1.7. In the Solution Explorer window, right-click the References folder in the Project, and then click Add Reference. On the .NET tab in the Add Reference dialog box, on the components list, select Microsoft Tablet PC API, version 1.7.xxxx.x. Click Select, and then click OK. The last step is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Add a reference to the Tablet PC API
- Change the name of the generated Form class from Form1 to CheckForm.
- In the Design View of the CheckForm project, add a PictureBox control to the form. In the properties pane for the PictureBox, change the Name property from pictureBox1 to picCheck. Change the Dock property to Fill by clicking the central area in the drop-down box that appears when you select the Dock property. Finally, set the Image property to something that resembles a check. I have added an image for fictional bank check on my website at http://Tablet.Roodyn.com/Samples.aspx. Your form should now look something like Figure 3.
Figure 3. The Check Writer Form with PictureBox control
- Next, put three TextBox controls on the form: one each for the payee, written amount, and numeric amount. Change the Name property for these controls to Payee, Amount and NumAmount respectively, as illustrated in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Add the TextBox controls
- Compile and run the application. We now have a form with a check we can fill in.
Is this a Tablet PC?
Now, we can put in place the code that will determine if we run this application for a Tablet PC or for another type of computer.
- In the CheckForm class we will add a method called IsRunningOnTablet. This method calls the Win32 API GetSystemMetrics to discover if the device is a Tablet PC. We will then store this result in a member variable, so we don't have to make the API call each time we need to know if the application is running on a Tablet PC.
using System.Runtime.InteropServices; . . . [DllImport("user32.dll")] private static extern int GetSystemMetrics(int nIndex); // System metric constant for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition private const int SM_TABLETPC = 86; private readonly bool tabletEnabled; protected bool IsRunningOnTablet() { return (GetSystemMetrics(SM_TABLETPC) != 0); }
- We will call this method from the constructor of the CheckForm class.
public CheckForm() { tabletEnabled = IsRunningOnTablet(); InitializeComponent(); }
Enabling Controls
Now that we know if we are running on a Tablet PC, we can determine which way we want the form to look. If we are not running on a Tablet PC we want the form to be pretty much the way we've designed it so that the user can enter the values in the TextBox controls. On the other hand, if a user has a Tablet PC they won't need the TextBox controls, so we should not enable them. Instead, we should allow the user to write on the check.
- Start by setting up the PictureBox to accept ink input if the application is running on a Tablet PC. We'll need the InkOverlay object elsewhere in our class, so we'll make it a member variable of the class. Remember, the common strategy we discussed earlier means we will have to create a separate method.
private InkOverlay inkOverlay; public CheckForm() { tabletEnabled = IsRunningOnTablet(); InitializeComponent(); if (tabletEnabled) { InitializeTabletComponents(); } } protected void InitializeTabletComponents() { inkOverlay = new Microsoft.Ink.InkOverlay(picCheck.Handle); inkOverlay.Enabled = true; }
- Next, we are going to do something we're not supposed to do. We are going to edit the InitializeComponnent method. The comments tell us not to modify the contents of the method, but it's just code right? As long as we know what we are doing we should be just fine.
We are going to extract the initialization of the controls we want only in a non-Tablet PC application. We will put this code in a separate method called InitializeNonTabletControls.
private void InitializeNonTabletComponents() { this.Payee = new System.Windows.Forms.TextBox(); this.Amount = new System.Windows.Forms.TextBox(); this.NumAmount = new System.Windows.Forms.TextBox(); // // Payee // this.Payee.Location = new System.Drawing.Point(176, 112); this.Payee.Name = "Payee"; this.Payee.Size = new System.Drawing.Size(360, 20); this.Payee.TabIndex = 1; this.Payee.Text = "<Payee>"; // // Amount // this.Amount.Location = new System.Drawing.Point(224, 168); this.Amount.Name = "Amount"; this.Amount.Size = new System.Drawing.Size(392, 20); this.Amount.TabIndex = 2; this.Amount.Text = "<Amount>"; // // NumAmount // this.NumAmount.Location = new System.Drawing.Point(672, 240); this.NumAmount.Name = "NumAmount"; this.NumAmount.Size = new System.Drawing.Size(96, 20); this.NumAmount.TabIndex = 3; this.NumAmount.Text = "<NumAmount>"; this.Controls.Add(this.NumAmount); this.Controls.Add(this.Amount); this.Controls.Add(this.Payee); this.Payee.BringToFront(); this.Amount.BringToFront(); this.NumAmount.BringToFront(); }
- We will call this method in the constructor of our CheckForm class.
public CheckForm() { InitializeComponent(); tabletEnabled = IsRunningOnTablet(); if (tabletEnabled) { InitializeTabletComponents(); } else { InitializeNonTabletComponents(); } }
- Compile and run this application. On a Tablet PC you should be able to write directly on the check. If you run it on a computer that is not a Tablet PC, you can enter the values in the TextBox controls.
- Let's now try to use the data entered to actually do something. For this little application we will just print out the entered fields. If this is text in the text box then we will print that on the check, if it is Ink that has been handwritten we will want to print that out instead. Don't forget the common strategy applies here so we will create a separate method for printing the Ink. This method will only get called if the application is running on a Tablet PC.
private PrintDocument prnDoc; private void PrintInk(Graphics g) { inkOverlay.Renderer.Draw(g, inkOverlay.Ink.Strokes); } private void prnDoc_PrintPage(object sender, PrintPageEventArgs e) { e.Graphics.DrawImage(picCheck.Image, 0, 0); if (tabletEnabled) { PrintInk(e.Graphics); } else { int yOffset = 20; int xOffset = 5; Brush brsh = Brushes.Blue; e.Graphics.DrawString(Payee.Text, Payee.Font,brsh, (Payee.Left+2) + xOffset, yOffset+ Payee.Top); e.Graphics.DrawString(Amount.Text,Amount.Font, brsh,(Amount.Left+2) + xOffset, yOffset + Amount.Top); e.Graphics.DrawString(NumAmount.Text,NumAmount.Font, brsh,(NumAmount.Left+2) + xOffset, yOffset + NumAmount.Top ); } }
- We also need to add a button to the form to allow the user to print it out.
private void printBtn_Click(object sender, System.EventArgs e) { prnDoc = new PrintDocument(); prnDoc.PrintPage += new PrintPageEventHandler(prnDoc_PrintPage); prnDoc.Print(); }
- Run this and test it. The printing might not be very accurate, but it works as a starting point to show you how to use the Ink versus text input.
Putting It All Together
You should now have a good idea of how to develop a managed Windows Form application that can run on both the traditional Windows platform and Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. As the Tablet PC becomes more widely adopted, usage will require many Windows applications to support the features of the Tablet PC.
There are some extra things you could do now. You could detect if the pen is in range and then change the interface accordingly. This way even a Tablet PC user can use the application in a traditional manner when they have their Tablet docked or are using their device as a laptop.
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Ohio State all over again - probably the best way to describe Michigan's start in an 81-73 loss at Indiana. The Wolverines struggled offensively other than a few jumpers by sophomore point guard Trey Burke, picked up two quick fouls and watched the Hoosiers make their first six shots, including four triples, in opening an 18-7 lead.
It grew to 15 points before U-M battled back to make it a game.
The unbelievably hostile crowd made it hard on Michigan, but the Wolverines made it harder on themselves. Their transition defense struggled, and when the Hoosiers finally did miss a shot, freshman Glenn Robinson III gave up an offensive rebound to Christian Watford for a putback to keep the run going.
Tim Hardaway Jr. hit a couple of jump shots, but U-M's defense continued to struggle, and the Wolverines missed some point blank shorties. They also went 1-for-10 from long range out of the gate, missing several good looks (freshman Nik Stauskas was 0-for-4 from three-point range and 1-for-8 overall), allowing the Hoosiers to build a 28-13 lead.
IU freshman point guard Yogi Ferrell, hot early with two triples, picked up his second foul midway through the half, changing the complexion of the game. Burke notched a steal and finish followed by a finish in transition, and the Wolverines got out and ran on rebounds and 11 Indiana turnovers to battle back.
Michigan managed 35 shots to Indiana's 26, but the Hoosiers shot 54 percent to U-M's 40 in the first half. Burke scored 14, including a long triple at the halftime buzzer to pull U-M within 36-32.
Hardaway scored six points in the half, though he was 0-for-3 from long range, and McGary added a workmanlike six. Redshirt sophomore Jon Horford notched two blocked shots in four good minute starting for injured Jordan Morgan.
Second Half
Hardaway got things started for Michigan with a finish in transition, pulling U-M within two. A Burke triple and three free throws from Stauskas tied it at 40 early in the half, and it looked like it would be a back and forth affair.
Instead, the Hoosiers responded with their own 9-0 run. The Hoosiers' Jordan Hulls started it with a steal, and poor transition defense left Hulls alone for the triple that made it 49-40.
Hardaway left with his third foul at 16:06, a questionable call on a forced shot by Christian Watford. Burke then missed another wide open triple, making Michigan 3-for-15 from long range at 14:49. Burke turned it over for the third time to give the Hoosiers the ball back, and IU's Will Sheehey made the run 11-0 with a contested jumper from the corner.
U-M's early second half offense consisted of a lot of Burke handling the ball and not much movement. Still, it was a Caris LeVert pass to McGary underneath that ended the drought. The Wolverines battled back within seven on a drive and two-hander by Stauskas at 12:20.
Sheehey missed a triple, and Hardaway responded with one in transition to cut it to 53-49. Ball game on again - even more so when Horford finished an offensive putback with two guys draped on his arms to cut it to two.
Burke came back in at 10:48, hit a stepback jumper from the corner, and Hardaway went coast to coast with an inbound pass to help U-M keep pace, but the Wolverines struggled to guard the dribble. The help left Zeller along for two big dunks on offensive rebounds to open it back up.
Burke cut it to three with a three-point play, but Hulls countered with a triple to push the lead back to six at 4:44, and an Oladipo three-point play made it 67-60 with only 3:37 left. Hardaway hit a jumper, but Robinson's struggles continued when Watford scored over him and he missed a jumper on the other end.
The Hoosiers iced it from the line, though U-M got late triples from Hardaway, Stauskas and Burke to keep it respectable - makes that would have been helpful in the first half.
Burke scored 25 to lead the 20-2 Wolverines. Hardaway scored 18, McGary notched 10 points and seven rebounds and Stauskas 10 for U-M. Robinson III scored two.
The Wolverines had 20 more shots attempts, hoisting 70, but still lost by eight.


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Sunday, July 7, 3:30-5 a.m. EDT (EWTN) "Holy Mass With Seminarians and Novices." A live broadcast as Pope Francis celebrates Mass with those preparing for priesthood and religious life. The liturgy will be rerun noon-1:30 p.m. EDT (TV-G -- general audience).
Sunday, July 7, 8-9 p.m. EDT (PBS) "Secrets of Althorp: The Spencers." Charles Spencer, the ninth Earl of Spencer, and brother of the late Princess Diana of Wales, leads this tour of his ancestral home (TV-PG -- parental guidance suggested).
Wednesday, July 10, 9-11 p.m. EDT (PBS) "Ultimate Tut." This episode of the series "Secrets of the Dead" follows scientists and Egyptologists as they investigate the life, reign and death of famed pharaoh Tutankhamen (TV-PG -- parental guidance suggested).
Friday, July 12, 6:30-7 p.m. EDT (EWTN) "Catholic Action Insight: Bishop Salvatore Cordileone." Thomas McKenna, founder and president of Catholic Action for Faith and Family, interviews Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco. They discuss attempts to legalize same-sex marriage and the impact of these efforts on religious freedom and civilization (TV-PG -- parental guidance suggested).


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The Faberge Big Egg Hunt has now begun!
Hunters have just 40 days and 40 nights to track down as many of the eggs as they can following hints and clues as well as a smattering of good old-fashioned looking around. Participants can check which eggs are nearby by consulting the twelve zone maps but after finding out the general direction you should be heading and whether it's indoors or outdoors, you're on your own. For those of you with smartphones you can also use the Facebook app to check in when you've found one.
Money raised from all the eggy activities will go to benefit two charities - Elephant Family and Action For Children.
Get a sneak peek at some of the eggs (the half-dozen sponsored by Baku magazine) being installed ready for the hunt - who knows, you might get some extra clues to assist your search!


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Congratulations Roger! After winning his record 15th Grand Slam title at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on Sunday (July 5) in London, Roger Federer and his expectant wife Mirka Vavrinec were seen arriving at the Champions' Dinner at the Intercontinental Hotel.
The 27-year-old Swiss tennis champ broke the record previously held by Pete Sampras with 14 championships.
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ST. PETERSBURG — They pulled into Lot 6 just before 10 a.m. Parked in the middle of Row M, under a little live oak. The only circle of shade on that side of Tropicana Field.
From the back of the SUV, they unloaded a plastic table, five canvas camp chairs, four coolers and a Weber grill. The game wouldn't start for four hours.
Tim Capps and his buddies were Tuesday's first tailgaters.
"I hoped we wouldn't have to be here," said Capps, 41, sliding a Sam Adams into a coozie. "I hoped they'd sweep the series and we'd be done with Texas by now."
But when the Rays lost Saturday in Texas, and Capps knew there would be at least two home games, he bought tickets to Tuesday's playoff game and invited four friends.
He told his boss at Raymond James Financial that he needed a personal day.
"If you're going to take the day off, why sit around and waste it?" he said. "How many chances do you get to have the whole day — with this perfect weather — to just enjoy playoff baseball?"
He set a radio on the tailgate, but the pregame show was hours away. He watched a TV truck steer through the empty lot.
At 11:05 a.m., a white charter bus rolled past them.
"Look!" Capps shouted. "We even beat the Rangers!"
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Capps brought hot dogs and a six-pack of Sam Adams. Will Price, 32, added Doritos and Miller High Life. Chris Bell, 29, had Omaha Steaks and Bud Light. Brennan Guinagh, 37, brought Yuengling.
They all work together in the IT department at Raymond James Financial.
"This could be our last chance to do this until April," Capps said, firing up the grill.
Bell opened the steaks. "Or until the next series."
By 11:30, the meat was sizzling and the Doritos were almost gone. The guys were all leaning back, their faces tipped to the sun. Suddenly Bell sat up.
"Where's Mark?" he asked, pointing to an empty blue chair.
Capps laughed and said, "He'll be here. He had to work this morning."
"Well, he better hurry up," Price said. "He's already two beers behind."
Ten minutes later, a goateed man in khakis and a plaid button-up shirt strode toward them. Mark Capps, Tim's brother, brought his own cooler and a bag of peanuts. "Did you bring a change of clothes?" Bell asked.
"Nope," Mark Capps said. "But I got a hat." He pulled on a navy Rays cap, popped open a Bud Light.
"It's a new one too," Bell said. "Looks like our slump-buster right there."
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They walked through Lot 6 just after 5 p.m., just after the Rays lost to the Rangers by one run. Season over. No need to linger.
Capps and his buddies were among the first to leave. The parking lot was still full as they wove their way back into traffic, back toward home, jobs and life.
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Inside, in the Brewhouse on the first level of Tropicana Field, about 50 fans leaned against the bar, refusing to let go.
"Last call!" the bartender shouted at 6 p.m. "This is it!"
A brunet in Rays-blue stilettos was slumped over a chair. A man in a Rascal scooter was wiping his eyes. "It's hard to leave tonight," said a woman who had propped a stuffed Rays monkey on her stool.
"I'll drink to that!" said her friend.
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"It's just me now," she said. "Me and the monkey."
She brought the stuffed animal to every game. For a while, she thought he was good luck. "But it must not have been enough tonight," she said.
"Come on, folks!" the bartender called. "It's time to go!"
Grassinger threw back one last shot, stuffed her monkey into her purse and walked out with her friend. When they got through Gate 7, the parking lot was empty.
"Is it really over?" her friend asked.
Grassinger squinted into the sunset. "Only for 186 days."


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History on the go
What do Rhode Island's official state bird, a Revolutionary War Battle, and kitschy 1970s comedian and game show stalwart Charles Nelson Reilly have in common? Their stories will be included on a new mobile smartphone application called Sakonnet Historical, developed through collaboration between the Tiverton Public Library, the Little Compton Historical Society, and students from the John Nicholas Brown Center for Public Humanities.
Sakonnet Historical, scheduled to be launched on July 1, allows users to explore significant places in Tiverton and Little Compton, Rhode Island, through pictures, videos, oral histories and other media. The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities awarded a $5,000 grant to fund the project.
For Public Humanities students, this is an opportunity to experiment with alternative means to bring history to a broad public and to acquire skills in digital humanities and narrative writing. In fact, one of the most difficult challenges for students working on this project is to push beyond the learned boundaries of academic writing and to use narrative writing styles and flourishes to engage readers. Consider the opening sentence in an entry about rum-running in Little Compton.
"'Young man, if you don't get out you're going to end up with a little round hole in the middle of your forehead.' The words were polite and calm, but ominous, spoken to a youthful group of summer people during a late night visit to Briggs Beach during Prohibition, according to local resident Howard Huntoon."
In this sentence, Public Humanities student Abby Ettelman avoids, purposely, the traditional academic topic sentence, choosing instead to write an historian's version of, "It was a dark and stormy night." The sentence sucks the reader in, and sets up what follows, a discussion of the cultural and economic meaning of rum running in Little Compton. The sentence reveals some of the methods of public humanities: a local, community-based approach; sound research; and the use of oral history. It also exhibits techniques of narrative story-writing: tension and suspense.
While the app will appeal to visitors to these communities, the stories it contains and the methodology used to gather them are hyper-local and contemporary in flavor. Public Humanities student Marjory O'Toole, whose day job is director of the Little Compton Historical Society, organized volunteers to collect oral histories from more than fifty members of the community. In Tiverton, a community workshop gathered photographs and memories from long-time residents.
The result is a history of these communities that is simultaneously owned by individuals and shared with a larger public.
By the way, Rhode Island's state bird is the Rhode Island Red, a prolific chicken developed in Little Compton. The Battle of Rhode Island was launched from Tiverton Heights, and the American forces included Paul Revere and John Hancock. But how the heck—you might be wondering—does Charles Nelson Reilly fit in. Watch this video to find out.
For updates, visit the project's Facebook page by searching for "Sakonnet Historical." For questions or to contribute your own histories of Tiverton and Little Compton, send an email to email@example.com.


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As festivities were held throughout Jerusalem this week, marking 28 years since the city's reunification, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin declared that the city would remain united.
At its weekly Cabinet meeting, the ministers approved a resolution that said: "The government will act to reinforce the status of united Jerusalem as the capital of Israel only, and will fight any attempt to hurt this status."
Rabin, speaking later at Ammunition Hill, said at a memorial ceremony for soldiers killed in the battle for Jerusalem that "there aren't and won't be two Jerusalem."
"It is ours and will remain ours," he added.
The prime minister made similar remarks Monday at a special Knesset session that marked Jerusalem Day.
The declarations came against the backdrop of the latest controversy over the planned expropriation of mostly Arab-owned land in eastern Jerusalem. The government froze those plans last week.
After the special addresses in the Knesset, the plenum debated no-confidence motions submitted by the opposition over the decision to freeze the expropriations. The coalition defeated the motions.
Rabin's comments were criticized by members of the opposition, who said th negotiations with the Palestinians contradict his statements.
Jerusalem Mayor Ehud Olmert, who was also invited to appear before the Cabinet Sunday, echoed the calls for a united Jerusalem with continued development.
However, he later lashed out at the prime minister for putting Jerusalem on the negotiating table with the Palestinians.
Under the Oslo accords, Israel and the Palestinians are to decide the final status of the city in negotiations scheduled to begin next year.


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Global Glance: Farmers Insurance
January 21, 2014
By Rob Bolton, PGATOUR.COM
- Hideto Tanihara, 35, has the talent to contend this week at Torrey Pines. (Getty Images)
Each week throughout the PGA TOUR season, PGATOUR.COM will highlight some of the international players in the field. Here's a look at several players teeing it up at this week's Farmers Insurance Open.
Ian Poulter ... Making his first start at Torrey Pines since the 2008 U.S. Open and first appearance at the Farmers since 2007. The notoriously clutch Ryder Cupper from England already has a solo second at the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions in the books this season. It began a string of four consecutive top 10s that includes a T4 at the Turkish Airlines Open and a runner-up finish at the DP World Tour Championship. In addition to his flare inside the ropes, you'll soon be able to hear his candor on a regular basis on SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio where he'll be hosting his own show.
Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano ... Often seen written as "Fdez-Castano" due to the inability of most platforms to spell out his name -- or simply GFC -- the Spaniard has been trending toward full-time status on the PGA TOUR for years. He finally secured it with a terrific 2013 during which he finished inside the top 125 in non-member earnings. He's since settled in south Florida for an all-in run in the U.S. The recent winner of the BMW Masters in China added a T4 at the Dunlop Phoenix and a solo fifth at the 30-man Nedbank Golf Challenge. He's not going to fill up the stats sheets, but he's a proven contender on difficult courses.
Hideto Tanihara ... A native of Japan hasn't won on the PGA TOUR since Shigeki Maruyama in 2003, but the 35-year-old Tanihara has the experience and the kind of current form that suggests that he could contend this week. The one-time PGA TOUR member (2005) is in the field at Torrey Pines thanks to a top 10 at the Sony Open in Hawaii where he led the field in strokes gained-putting. That comes as no surprise because he was the Japan Golf Tour's best putter in each of the last two seasons. The T8 at Waialae was merely the latest in a string of top 10s -- six in his last seven starts to be precise; the odd result out was a T13 -- so he's playing some of the best golf in a career that includes 10 victories on his home circuit.
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I've lost count of the 6" clones, and I don't care. The size is too small for immersive reading and the screen is basically the same old thing with marginal contrast, that I am getting tired of.
I concur there isn't much variation; after all, the current crop pretty much use the same screens with some minor variations. 6" grayscale is definitely limited.
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Logan Pieske, of Union, will be traveling 894 miles to Washington, D.C., in April to share his story of the struggle of living with arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability.
Logan will tell U.S. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer that more needs to be done for people with arthritis — more research, more public health initiatives and better access to arthritis treatments.
"As far as I know, I am the only one from my town going to Washington and I feel I must speak up for those who can't be there to say that ignoring arthritis is unacceptable," he said.
It was May 2009 when Logan injured his knee joint playing baseball. Months of therapy and knee surgery offered no improvement.
With his knee continuing to swell Logan was referred to St. Louis Children's Hospital.
There his family received the chilling news that Logan was suffering with JRA (juvenile rheumatoid arthritis).
He immediately began knee injections and battled through the side effects of his medication. For months Logan's condition remained unchanged, and the toll on him and his parents became too much to bear. It wasn't until February of 2011 that a new treatment plan was put into place, and Logan began to improve.
Today, Logan is close to being in remission and has even started back playing baseball.
"Logan is no different than any other child, he just endures more," said Logan's mother, Kris Pieske.
Logan and his family remain active in Arthritis Foundation events, and this year Logan's Team Pieske will take part in the 2012 Arthritis Walk. Logan and his entire family have endured the pain and challenges that arthritis brings with courage and determination.
The Arthritis Foundation is proud to have them attend the 2012 Advocacy Summit.
Logan is leaving Union later this month to join nearly 300 other Arthritis Foundation advocates who will gather on Capitol Hill for the annual Arthritis Foundation Advocacy Summit, taking place from April 16 to April 18.
People with arthritis have been hit hard by the economic downturn over the last several years and the increasing cost of medications has especially been a tremendous burden.
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Ice Cream Days: Family-Friendly Community Festival in Le Mars, Iowa
When we made our plans to visit Le Mars, Iowa, for Ice Cream Days, we expected to have a nice time and eat some good ice cream. I did not, however, expect to be wowed by the extreme family-friendliness of the Ice Cream Days celebration.
We've been to summer festivals before, but often only a small portion of the festival is suitable for kids. Queen coronations, beer gardens, softball tournaments, and street dances are designed more for adults to enjoy than children.
In Le Mars, however, absolutely everything on the schedule of events is designed for family involvement, and that makes it worth the trip for families looking to do something fun and different as they make their summer plans.
For example:
- The Kids Ice Cream Cone-ival (like a carnival but ice cream themed–get it?) is a well-organized event in the city's Cleveland Park.
Each child gets a number of tickets to use in the various carnival games (all Blue Bunny themed, of course, and run by Blue Bunny employees and their children).
Free watermelon, apples, juice, and Blue Bunny Ice Cream treats are given away as well, and there's a nice big playground for the kids to play on when they've run out of carnival tickets.
- Ice Cream Days Parade.
Perhaps the biggest draw of the weekend, the parade lasted nearly an hour with a wide variety of entries, many of them incorporating the Ice Cream Days theme.
I'd advise heading over to Foster Park early to get a good spot to watch the parade, then letting the kids play on the playground while you wait for the parade to start. After the parade, you'll be right where the action is for Art in the Park.
- Art in the Park. Primarily an arts and crafts fair with booths selling their wares in Foster Park, there are also craft projects for kids and entertainment (this year the Su Fu Du Drumline) after the parade, as well as concessions and ice cream (of course!). We left proudly carrying marshmallow shooters (kids) and handcrafted garden ornaments (me).
We arrived for just the Friday and Saturday portions of the annual festival, but in the future I'd try to get there on Wednesday afternoon to enjoy more festivities. There's enough on the schedule to keep families busy for four days while allowing a bit of time to explore Le Mars.
Le Mars itself is a town where I felt right at home. Its layout is easy to navigate, its downtown beautiful and vibrant, and its homes and yards well-kept. I liked Le Mars enough that I posted on Facebook that I could easily see myself living there. Apparently that feeling is shared by others, because the population of the town is increasing, and I talked to people who have lived there for several years, only to be joined by extended family members who liked the town well enough to move there themselves.
And then there's the ice cream. We really can't forget the ice cream.
Le Mars is home to Blue Bunny Ice Cream, and more ice cream is made in Le Mars than in any other place, earning it the title of "Ice Cream Capital of the World." The best way to sample the local concoctions is to head downtown to the Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor,
where you can explore the company's history in the upstairs museum exhibits,
or better yet, place an order at the soda fountain.
Bring your appetite, though–a so-called "single" scoop cone at 3 p.m. was enough to make my 9-year-old son decline anything for supper.
Pleasing for our family was the allergy awareness at the Parlor; when we mentioned my son's peanut allergy, the parlor staff cheerfully opened a new tub of ice cream and got a clean scoop for him so he could enjoy his ice cream without any worries.
While in Le Mars, we stayed at the Holiday Inn Express, conveniently located near restaurants and Wal-Mart on the edge of town. Our room with two queens and a sofabed was extremely spacious, though sadly is only reservable as a room that sleeps 5, even though it's larger than most 2-queen/sofabed rooms that are rated for six occupants at competing hotel chains.
At the end of the day when we finally regained our appetites, it was nice to be able to walk a few steps for a bite to eat, and in the morning we all enjoyed the ample complimentary breakfast.
The other treat we enjoyed in Le Mars was its public artwork, represented in a series of large ice cream cone sculptures, each uniquely painted and located in various business and community spots around town.
We took the map of the ice cream cones and made our way around town,
checking off each one and stopping to snap photos with many.
While walking downtown to find our last few cones, we came across an artist painting a mural of a historic Le Mars building and stopped to watch and chat a bit.
The last thing we did before leaving town was to visit the Plymouth County Historical Museum.
Located in the old high school building, the museum is organized by various themes in Plymouth County history and there's plenty to see. My favorite was the "kitchens through the decades" display (aptly located in the old Home Ec room); my daughter liked "milking" the cow in the agriculture exhibit; and my train-loving son was delighted to see that the model railroad club was operating in an area of the museum. And as if we hadn't had enough ice cream yet during the weekend, they were offering $1 root beer floats in the recreated Miller's Lunch diner, which was pleasantly reminiscent of my hometown's Mildred's Cafe, down to the style of the booths and counter stools.
My kids are already asking if we can return for Ice Cream Days next year, and I'm strongly considering it. While you can stop and explore Le Mars and the Blue Bunny Parlor at any time, visiting the community during Ice Cream Days provides a lot of family-friendly fun and entertainment.
It probably seems as if I'm gushing over this event, and I'm usually not much of a gusher, but we did really enjoy Ice Cream Days that much. Ice Cream Days is held annually on Father's Day weekend, so if you're looking for a family outing in mid-June, Le Mars is definitely somewhere to consider in your plans.
Oh, and I'm not quite sure if this happens to everyone, but . . . after all the Blue Bunny Ice Cream I ate over the weekend, I stepped on the scale when we got home and it hadn't budged a bit. If that isn't a good experience, I don't know what is!
Disclosure: We visited Ice Cream Days as guests of Blue Bunny, which provided compensation for our trip expenses.
9 Comments to "Ice Cream Days: Family-Friendly Community Festival in Le Mars, Iowa"
We had the same feeling of "this would be a great place to live" when we visited last year. LeMars is the perfect Midwest small town.
I'm so glad you had a terrific visit!
# ondeckchatter on 20 Jun 2012 at 12:45 am
I'd be consuming mass quantities of 'cookie dough' and 'Reese's PB' flavors. Sounds like and EXCELLENT trip. Thanks for the insight!
# gilljhonson on 10 Jul 2012 at 4:01 pm
as i am a big ice cream lover so cant be lost this chance to participate in this conversation yeah it seems like a excellent trip full of enjoyment assuming via viewing these pictures just came from a trip of dordogne and it was great place to spent some holidays and also very good ice cream as well.
# Gunnar E. Todal on 17 Jul 2012 at 10:40 pm
When you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? That's Ice Cream! The ice cream is the most delicious thing in summer. What a good conversation for ice cram lovers! Thank you for your sharing.
# Steph @Best Kid Friendly Travel on 30 Jul 2012 at 10:04 pm
This looks like so much fun!! I grew up in Iowa, so to me Blue Bunny was the only ice cream to buy. Sadly, I have yet to tour the factory. This is now on my must-see list thanks to you!!
# Steph @Best Kid Friendly Travel on 31 Jul 2012 at 12:21 pm
That's close enough to a tour… less time waiting to actually eat the ice cream right?
Le Mars is really for kids. I would love to bring my kids here next time. They love ice cream. With your photos above, I'm sure they'd enjoy those activities.
# Nothing Says Summer Like Ice Cream : Wildfire Travel on 24 Jul 2013 at 4:46 pm
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Being active is very important to me and I'm running into a conflict debating implants. I also have Pectus excavatum (very mild). While happy having a slender figure, having this issue and being 34A affects how I look in clothes on a daily basis. The textured implants below the muscle were recommended so for placement which run the risk of shifting. how impeded will my active life be with these implants? I swim, run, do pilates, push ups, pull ups...and the like a few times a week.
I Am a 27 Yr Old Female and Am 5'7'', 130lbs, 34A, and Very Active?
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Implant size for active lifestyle
This is the approach I use to help guide my patients with their implant size selection: I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients:
1.Dimensional planning
2.Gel Implant Sizing system
Dimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken. Also, the breast dimensions including the height, width, and current dimensions of each breast form the basis of dimensional planning. Based on these measurements, the implant size is recommended. This will give you a unique breast implant that is suited for your body frame. However, there are some limitations of what size we can recommend. For instance, some implants may just be too big for a narrow chest wall. Your surgeon can review this with you during the consultation.
Gel Implant Sizing system – During the preliminary breast implant consultation, you will be provided with an option to "try on" a variety of implant shapes and sizes. You can also visualize the possible outcomes of your surgery which helps you to get that perfect size to give you the shape that you longed for. This way your preferences are known and you can then pick a range of implants that will "fit" just right to give a soft natural fuller look. If you have decided on saline implants, then based on the gel sizer you select, we can guide you to the saline implant that achieves a similar look.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Basu
Houston, TX
Breast implants for a slim, active woman
In Santa Barbara I see so many patients just like you- never have I seen one unhappy after their surgery. I regularly recommend smooth round implants so the postoperative shape, feel, and movement is natural, and I use a dual plane position for the same reasons. The key is using an implant that is not too large- one that will give you some curves where you want it but not get in the way. Having performed such surgery on amateur and professional athletes who commonly surf, swim, run, cycle, and even Pilates instructors and gym trainers who routinely do push ups and lift weights, they have always been happy with the "athletic" look of small to moderate implants placed in this fashion. Good luck!
Breast Implants for Active Women
I regularly perform breast augmentation surgery for patients who participate in body building, fitness and figure competitions. While many are initially concerned about sub-pectoral placement and the potential for distortion of the appearance of augmented breasts when the pec major contracts, I am absolutely confident that the aesthetic outcome for these patients will be far superior with implants placed under the muscle.
A pre-pectoral implant in a slender patient, especially one with well-developed muscles, looks just as you imagine it would: like a foreign object, not like a natural-appearing breast. The muscle does not have to contract for a pre-pectoral implant to look unnatural in this group of patients - it looks unnatural every minute of the day.
Achieving the ideal aesthetic position for a sub-pectoral implant requires release of part of the inferior origin of the muscle from the chest wall. I perform the minimal release of the origin of the pec major that is required to get the implant in an ideal position vertically, but also weaken the origin in the area where muscle contraction tends to displace an implant. As a result the vast majority of patients have little to no distortion of their breast appearance when the pec major muscles are tensed. Patients also do not experience any loss of function, strength or range of motion from release of this very limited part of the pec major origin. Many patients have indicated that their natural (but augmented) breast appearance has provided a significant advantage for them in competitions.
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Activity and implants
I am not a fan of textured implants, because I do not think that they move as well as smooth ones do. It should not restrict your activity after the initial healing phase.
I am very athletic female interested in breast augmentation. Suggestions?
Having performeed breast augmentation on a number of very active females I have realized that it is very important not to enlarge the breasts too much, otherwise they may interfere with sports. I, generally, use smoth implants and place them under the muscle but other surgeons have different approaches with good results. Your bectus excavatum may be left alone or corrected with fat transfer. You should consult with a Board Certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience with breast augmentation and someone who are comfortable with. Good luc!
Implant choices
Each surgeon has their own preferences and recommendations. I prefer smooth implants to textured for example. Pocket generation is the important step. postoperatively however, I prefer limitation of the tone and bulk of the pectoralis muscle. The muscle attaches to the breast bone, and the arm bone(humerus). Lets say it is 8 inches long. You put a fist sized implant under the muscle, it now needs to stretch or elongate to 9-10 inches for example. The more you tone and bulk the muscle the less likely it will be for the muscle to do that. Usually it squeezes the implant and makes things less natural. I suggest toning the rest of your body just limit the pectoralis muscle development.
I would also suggest staying on the smaller size due to your activity level and to avoid over stretching the muscle as well.
Good luck, and follow your surgeons advice for activities post operatively.
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Activity after implants
Different doctors have different opinions on which implants to use and where to put them based on their training and experience. If you go to ten different doctors, you might well get ten different opinions. With that in mind, you should definitely go with someone who can examine you in person. Those of us on this website are just answering in generalities and can't get very specific with you. That said, I have many athletic patients. They generally don't want to go too big when it comes to implant volume. Again, the size is something you need to work out with your examining doctor. Also, I think that under the muscle placement is probably the preferred location for most patients and doctors. It takes a little longer for the chest muscles to stretch out in order to accommodate the added volume but, once it does, it should not impair your athletic endeavors. Hopefully, once they have settled you will forget that they are even there. As a d octor, that is when you know you have hit a home run.
Breast Augmentation and Concerns about Breast Implant Shifting (for Athlete)?
Thank you for the question. You are wise to consider the potential risk/complications associated with breast augmentation surgery; for example, breast implant displacement issues can arise despite best efforts and regardless of the type of breast implant used.
The most important decision you make when it comes to breast augmentation surgery will be selection of plastic surgeon. Your plastic surgeon will be responsible for developing the breast implant "pocket"; careful dissection of this pocket will be the key to decreasing risk of a variety of different breast implants malposition problems.
You may also find that your plastic surgeon will advise you to avoid certain exercises such as push-ups for a prolonged period of time after the procedure is performed.
Ultimately, you will need to weigh the pros/cons of breast augmentation surgery as it pertains to your individual situation. If you do decide to proceed, select your plastic surgeon carefully and communicate the specific of your lifestyle/activity and goals clearly.
Best wishes.
Learn more: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/patients-in-action.htm
Shifting Implants with Athletes?
The athletes who are most likely to have displacement would include bodybuilders and powerlifters. I have seen many from other surgeons and performed many on these individuals. I would say that the displacement has less to do with the type of implant and more to do with how the pocket is dissected. If the pocket is dissected without the ability of the implant to laterally migrate, the likelihood of displacement is nearly nil.
Implants and active lifestyles?
Hello, and thank you for your question.
Most of the patients I operate on for breast augmentation are very active, do workouts, training, yoga, even crossfit, and tolerate their implants very well without affecting their lifestyle. Being as active as you are, however, I agree with textured implants as they are less likely to displace, especially if you are putting them under the muscle. A smooth implant under the muscle tends to lose cleavage over time, in my experience, as the muscle is pushing the implants away from the sternum, even if you disinsert some of the muscle from the sternum. Make sure your plastic surgeon is well versed in a fit and lowfat population and you will do well.
Best Wishes,
Pablo Prichard, MD
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