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Creating an Audio Conference (Android)
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Creating an Audio Conference (Android)
Creating an Ad-Hoc Conference Call
Add More Participants to an Ongoing Conference
Create a Scheduled Conference Call
Joining a Scheduled Audio Conference
Elevate a call to a conference call
A conference call is a call between 3 or more people simultaneously. In today's business environment it is becoming the norm to have employees spread out in multiple locations across the globe. However this should never be considered an obstacle when it comes to holding effective company meetings.
With the 3CX Client for Android you can easily create, schedule, manage, and join ad-hoc conference calls (conference calls that initiate immediately without scheduling), from your device.
Creating an Ad-Hoc Conference Call
- Tap on the "Settings" button in the bottom right corner.
- Select "Conference > Create Conference".
- Select contacts from the list, by tapping the checkbox next to their name and/or by using the Search. To add numbers not in your contact list, tap "Add Number". Type the number in the entry field and press . To remove a number press .
- Tap "Start conference" to start the conference. You will receive an incoming call from 3CX Phone System. Answer it to enter the conference.
- The conference starts when at least one other person joins.
- Other participants you have invited may join the conference at any time.
- Within the conference you can reconnect, disconnect or mute a participant from your conference, add more participants, or terminate the call.
Add More Participants to an Ongoing Conference
- To add more participants to an ongoing conference, go to "Conference > View Conferences". From there you can view the "Active Conferences"; press the "Add more people" button, select contacts, or add numbers and tap "Add".
- To add numbers not in your contact list, tap "Add Number". Type the number in the entry field and press .
Create a Scheduled Conference Call
- Tap on the "Settings" button in the bottom right corner.
- Select "Conference > Schedule Conference".
- Fill in the Conference Name, Description, and the DID number that external participants will need to dial in order to access your conference. Set the start and end date and time.
- Check "Enable announcements" to hear an announcement when a participant enters the conference.
- Tap "Edit Moderators" to select your moderators for the current conference. Moderators can see, edit and delete conferences. Select the moderators by using the checkboxes next to each contact entry and tap "OK" and "Next" to continue.
- Choose the participants of the conference by
- Internal: checking the boxes next to the contact names and tapping the "Next" button.
- External: adding the email addresses of external participants. Type the participant's email address in the text box and press the button to add them. Tap "Done".
- All participants will be sent an email with the conference phone number and the conference PIN they need to use to access your conference.
Joining a Scheduled Audio Conference
All the participants of a scheduled audio conference will receive the following e-mail.
At the time of the meeting all the participants will receive a call with the subject of the meeting. They can either answer the call or join at a later stage. To join a scheduled meeting:
- Dial the conference's number stated in the received email.
- The IVR will ask you to enter the Conference ID number and press #.
- It will announce the names of participants, if they have joined, and will then ask you whether you want to proceed or cancel the call.
- If you select to proceed, the IVR will ask you to say your name and press a key in order access the conference call.
Elevate a call to a conference call
While on a call, you may require assistance from a third party. You can do so by elevating the call to a conference call and adding more people to the conversation. With the 3CX client there is no need to hang up the phone in order to create a conference call.
- While in a call click the "Conference" button to go to the conference screen.
- Follow the steps above to add participants and proceed with the conference call.
Tip: To view, edit or delete scheduled conferences go to the conference tab and click "View Conferences".


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Fort Lee Mayor's Brother Disputes Theory That Bridgegate Tied To Hudson Lights Development
After days of rampant speculation about why Gov. Chris Christie's top staffers -- many of whom have quit or been fired -- ordered lane closures on the George Washington Bridge to punish Fort Lee, NJ, Fred Sokolich said he is still unsure why Fort Lee was the target.
Fred Sokolich is a real estate broker in Fort Lee. He is also the brother of Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich, who is a real estate attorney. The brothers are close and work together in the same office building. But even now they do not have a concrete reason for why the four-day lane closure was ordered. Fred Sokolich disputes theories that say judicial nominations and confirmations were the cause, just as he disputes that the Hudson Lights development project was the cause for retribution.
"My suspicion is that it's because my brother did not endorse the governor in the election, and I don't know why the development project would be part of the deal. That piece of land has been dormant for 40 years. It's been through much litigation, many changes of ownership but now it's up and going with two 50-story buildings going up. Who wouldn't want to see that project move along? It's going to bring a renaissance to Fort Lee with shops and restaurants and a hotel,'' Fred Sokolich said.
The theory about sabotage to the real estate development on the 16-acre Hudson Lights lot at the foot of the GW Bridge was brought to light this weekend. Steve Kornacki of MSNBC advanced the idea of potential sabotage to the access lanes in Fort Lee. The billion-dollar project, whose financing was being wrapped up at the same time as the Sept. 9-12 lane closure mess was playing out, depends on access lanes in the city of Fort Lee that feed directly to the bridge.
But Fred Sokolich said that while access lanes in Fort Lee are important to the developers of the site, it's wrong to consider those lanes specifically designated to Fort Lee.
"That's a misnomer. Those lanes serve people from 40, 50 or 60 towns nearby that all feed through Fort Lee through main arteries. The percentage of drivers from Fort Lee that use those lanes is like 2.5 percent. People are coming from many other towns to use those lanes,'' he said.
Sokolich and his mayor brother have discussed the scandal numerous times, he said, but Fred said they're no closer to understanding the real reason why Fort Lee was targeted.
"It's going to come out. We'll know soon enough. There are too many eyeballs, too many people looking into this now. There are investigations being run, including one now by the Department of Transportation. There is no logical explanation for why it happened, but the truth will come out. The truth will set you free,'' Sokolich said.
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What other mayors in NJ refused to endorse CC and was there payback against them? Right this is about real estate near NYC.
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Great photos! I love the shot of the fig. How did you like it? I love dried figs, they're so tasty!
Thanks! I actually wasn't impressed. It didn't taste much like anything, but I might have just gotten a bad one.
These are all so gorgeous. Ugh, that leaf has me excited for fall.
I had a very similar tea strainer, but I lost it! I need to get a new one :)
Blythe - thanks! I'm so excited for autumn - and the food! I'm dying to have spiced everything!
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STAGE TUBE: Osvaldo Golijov on BSO's 'La Pasion Segun San Marcos'
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra music director Robert Spano, whose ties to the BSO go back two decades, returns to lead a work given its United States premiere by the BSO under his direction in 2001-Osvaldo Golijov's La Pasión según San Marcos ("The Passion According to St. Mark"). Check out the interview below!
The Jewish, Latin American-raised Golijov was one of four composers from different religious and musical traditions asked to compose a Passion setting to mark the 250th anniversary of Bach's death and the end of the second millennium. Golijov's vibrant, immediate, pan-Latin American approach draws on multiple musical and Christian traditions in presenting this universal narrative. The BSO is joined by a cast of stylistically diverse performers central to the original creation of this remarkable piece.
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All postdocs at UCSF are paid at least the salary appropriate for their experience level in accordance with the NIH/NRSA scale, and many receive supplemental pay above this amount. All postdocs also receive a generous benefits package that encompasses health, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance, including coverage for their dependents. Read on for more information about how postdoc salaries and increases are determined or skip to information about benefits.
The NIH/NRSA Scale
Base salary and stipend levels for postdocs at UCSF follow the current NIH/NRSA scale. Postdocs must be hired at or above the level on the NIH scale that is appropriate for their experience in accordance with the agreement between the University of California and UAW, the union representing postdocs in the UC system. See the complete bargaining agreement and the UC salary scale effective June 1, 2018 for postdocs.
Although there is no maximum salary for postdocs, departments are encouraged to take into account equity considerations in determining salary when possible.
Five Types of Postdocs, One Compensation Standard
- Postdoctoral Scholar - Employee (3252): An appointment is made in this title when the agency funding the salary requires or permits the appointee to be an employee of the University, or when general funds, opportunity funds or other University discretionary funds are used to support the position.
- Postdoctoral Scholar - Fellow (3253): An appointment is made in this title when the Postdoctoral Scholar has been awarded a fellowship or traineeship for postdoctoral study by an extramural agency and the fellowship or traineeship is paid through the University.
- Postdoctoral Scholar - Paid Direct (3254): An appointment is made in this title when the Postdoctoral Scholar is funded by an external agency and the agency pays the salary directly to the Postdoctoral Scholar, such that the funding does not flow through the University.
- Postdoctoral Scholar - Part-time (3255): An appointment is made in this title when, based on the percentage of the appointment, the prorated weekly salary does not meet the FLSA salary level test. (The standard salary level is now $946/week ($49,188/year.)
- Postdoctoral Scholar - Interim (3256): An appointment is made in this title when a UCSF graduate student who recently obtained their PhD degree or equivalent needs a short-term appointment to complete an existing project from their graduate educational programs before moving on to other employment.
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Annual pay increases for all postdocs are mandatory. All postdocs hired after June 1, 2011 were hired at and must always be paid at least the NIH minimum for their level of experience. Postdocs making over the NIH scale, must still get at least a 2% increase each year. For complete information on the required increases, please refer to the article on compensation in the contract.
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Every person I've talked to who has been stationed in Japan has absolutely LOVED it. I'm thinking we should pursue that option in the future!ReplyDelete
I would love to visit Japan! My friend Carsley visited there and she just raves about it.ReplyDelete
Great answers!
Oh I love my photo boxes too! Pictures are so important. Although more and more I find that I don't print most of my pictures and they are all stashed on my external hard drive and hidden away in our safe...just in case.ReplyDelete
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Oh I would love to go to Japan!!! I think a visit is the only way we will get there. I hate the nooks and crannies too! Yuck!ReplyDelete
I think you would write a fantastic book! I hope you make the opportunity to do that one day...
I find it fascinating that you loved Japan so much as it is so very different but then I guess that is also such an attraction. As for household chores, cleaning bathrooms, that is a job I absolutely hate. Your advice for teenagers, so very true. Make the most of every stage of life is what I would say, each one is different and unique and offers its own rewards.ReplyDelete
Ooooh! Ooooh!! I want to hear more details about living in Japan. A good friend of mine was an exchange student there during high school and loved it. I spent a sememster abroad in Chile during college. It was one of the best times of my life.ReplyDelete
We hope to go to Japan eventually. Unfortunately, it won't be while Huzzy is active duty, it'll have to be after I do.ReplyDelete
Thanks for participating again this week and helping spread the word. You totally rock!
I'd love for us to be stationed in Japan...I had Misawa on my dream sheet when I was in. I was down for Misawa, Rammstein, Aviano, Elmendorf & Kadena I think. I think I'd still love to see all those places. So far no overseas stations, but we just started this adventure really.ReplyDelete


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Scarborough is renowned for its architectural splendour and dramatic views across its North and South Bays. Add to these the town's seafront features, award-winning cafe, golden sandy beaches, a fantastic harbour marina and superb dining places, and you've all the ingredients for a perfect day out. Then there's the marvellous Marine Drive, from the gleaming tunny fish sculpture near the coastguard station, followed to Royal Albert Park, and ascending to Scarborough Castle – a major tourist attraction.
Start from Scarborough's Town Hall on St Nicholas Street. Built in the mid-19th Century as a residence for John Woodall. It's Jacobean in style and was designed by Henry Wyatt. Leaving here, turn left by Queen Victoria's statue, and descend the walkways and steps through St Nicholas Gardens.
Reaching Foreshore Road, go left in front of the controversial future of the Futurist, and continue by its many attractions to the harbour. At Luna Park's big wheel, ascend steps to the right of Shell Shack and Tea Pot Cafe. Discover the symbol of Scarborough's tunny fishing heritage. The stainless steel tunny was designed and sculpted by Ray Lonsdale. Read the wall plaque detailing tunny fishing, and continue along the ever-popular Marine Drive, with the chance of viewing a shark or dolphin! In summertime the cliffs are thronged with nesting kittiwakes and fulmars etc.
Rounding the headland, seek Hairy Bob's Cave near the skateboard park on Royal Albert Drive. It's a rock with face-like features believed to have been the cave dwelling of a hermit! Continue beyond the skateboard park to an obvious entrance indicating your footpath route up Castle Hill with picnic tables and seating. A bold sign announces: "Welcome to Royal Albert Park." Leaving the sea wall, pass between boulders and enjoy the easy walk along ascending, tarmac paths and good steps leading to Scarborough Castle.
At the top, pass beneath the castle's stone archway and bear right up a few steps to discover the castle's entrance. This 12th Century Norman castle has a peaceful role today as a tourist attraction. Quite a contrast to its often war-like and bloodthirsty past! Sitting atop the magnificent headland and steeped in history, this castle is one of the town's oldest relics and its most famous landmark.
Rising majestically above the harbour and town, this castle has 2,500 years of turbulent history behind it. There has been a stone castle here since 1135 when the Earl of Albemarle, William Le Gros, first decided to fortify the headland. Remains of the early building include a chapel and the curtain walls. These were strengthened by Henry II in the latter half of the 12th Century. It started life as an Iron Age fort, before serving as a Roman signal station and Viking settlement before reaching its heyday under Henry II.
It has endured sieges including the Great Siege of Scarborough Castle in 1645 – one of the most bloody of the English Civil War. In 1914 it was damaged by the German naval bombardment, and during the Second World War it was used as listening station. Explore the 16-acre grounds and make history come alive at this English Heritage site.
Leaving the castle, turn right to view Anne Brontë's grave beyond the car park wall, and visit St Mary's Church just ahead. A church may have occupied this position even before the first castle was erected, with the first single-aisled structure of around 1150 being extended and restored later.
Proceed along Castle Road and turn off left down Tollergate. Cross Longwestgate, and continuing via Friargate go straight forward into Leading Post Street. Bear left by The Duke of York into Merchants Row, with its heritage of smuggling. The life-size sculptures depict a smuggler with his apprentice, created by sculptor Ray Lonsdale. Ray's sensitive portrayal of characters is revealed in the two contrasting faces. Do read his most appropriate verse on the plaque. This sculpture is another symbol of Scarborough's heritage.
Now discover, a little lower along Eastborough, Scarborough's new Maritime Heritage Centre at number 45. The previous premises were at number 36 just across the road. Do call in at our local heritage centre, which aims to conserve all Scarborough's maritime history for interested parties to research and appreciate.
Turn around and walk up Eastborough with its fascinating shops, cafes and inns.
Reaching King Street (opposite Queen Street) turn left and walk along King Street and up to the top of St Nicholas Gardens.
Bear right by Queen Victoria's statue, and return to the town hall on St Nicholas Street.
Distance: Three miles approximately. Allow 1.5 to two hours walking and extra for castle visit.
Terrain: Very good throughout, but some steep gradients and steps.
Refreshment: An abundance of cafes, restaurants, inns and snack bars along Foreshore Road to coastguard station. The Tea Pot Cafe below tunny sculpture is popular. Other refreshment stops up Eastborough and in Scarborough itself.
NB. Scarborough Castle open 10am-5pm in winter, 10am-6pm in summer.


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Make A Personal Medical Records Organizer
I can't tell you enough how important it is to gather and organize your personal medical records. Heaven forbid, but when you have an emergency, it's hard to think of all the details of our health or that of our loved ones.
When I was helping care for my elderly mother, who was on dialysis, diabetic and hypertensive–and had severe heart problems, I began keeping track of her medical information in my planner. Having her medical information at my fingertips became critical as her health deteriorated.
I had her social security number, Medicare information, all her doctors' contact information, a list of her medications and all sorts of other handy information. I kept adding more medical information to it over time, too. So my personal medical records organizer eventually became a very helpful tool as a caregiver.
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Why I Still Love My Personal Medical Records Organizers
Fast forward to today, my husband has diabetes and some other difficult health issues which means more and more paperwork to track, medical information to remember and appointments to keep.
It was getting harder and harder to keep track of all his lab tests, blood sugar logs, medications lists, appointments and more. I had to sit down and make a personal medical records organizer for him.
Actually, I made personal medical records organizers for both of us. These notebooks have been so handy, I even made a binder for my dogs. Imagine keeping vet records for seven dogs? No problem, I got this.
Each of our personal medical records organizers contain copies of current lab reports, current lists of medications, all of our doctors' and specialists' contact information, and more.
As a result, I get lots of compliments from medical staff at the hospital, the clinics and our respective doctors' offices about how organized our medical information is.
I'm just so relieved to have a simple way to keep track of it all!
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My husband's personal medical records organizer has been a lifesaver. It's great to have all that important medical information at your fingertips at doctor's appointments, labs or the hospital.
A 3 ring binder was just the ticket for keeping it organized. Read on and you'll see how I organize mine, plus I've included tips from others who agree that a personal medical records organizer is an important tool for a caregiver.
You may want to keep one for yourself too, AND your kids and even for your pets!
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What's A Personal Medical Records Organizer
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A medical information notebook is a tool for you (and perhaps your family members) to keep track of illnesses, prescriptions, doctors, lab results, medical bills and monitoring logs.
To be sure, not everyone has medical issues that they have to keep track of, but it can still be helpful to keep track of immunizations, pap smears, mammograms, etc.
When seeing a new doctor or specialist, we normally have to fill out a whole new patient information sheet. Honestly, do you have your entire medical life memorized? I can't remember what order I've had which surgeries! LOL
If, God Forbid, you had to take a family member (or yourself) to the hospital at the spur of the moment, could you give all the needed information? When facing a crisis like this, it's easy to forget what medicines are taken, allergies, insurance company, etc.
Why not keep it handy in a binder that you can grab on your way out the door?
What Do You Keep In A Personal Medical Records Organizer?
Personal Health Record Keeper and Logbook
I have three separate binders–one for hubby, one for me and one for our dogs. We take our binder to the doctor's office, radiologist, lab, clinics, specialists, etc.
I wish I had this notebook done when my husband had to go to the hospital in 2010. It would have saved me from racking my brain to answer questions!
Here's what I keep in my husband's medical information binder. I figured most of it out from taking care of Mom, then I've learned volumes since then.
The most important thing I learned was to come out and ask for copies of records we needed. This became very important when he suddenly had two specialists besides his primary care doctor. These specialists are each treating different ailments, so keeping up with what's going on is tough ~ but having my notebook helps a lot.
Section 1:
- Copy of current insurance card, prescription card,
- List of medications (dated with last update date),
- Page with doctor information (name, specialty, address, phone & fax),
- Copy of Summary of Insurance Coverage (I get a new one every year),
- Drug and/or food allergies
- Blood type
Section 2:
- Worksheets – I've combined these into one spreadsheet he can use for the whole month for blood pressure readings, blood sugar readings, weight. I keep the filled out ones in the notebook to show the doctors.
Section 3:
- Medical History (surgeries, illnesses, immunizations, accidents, injuries, etc.)
Section 4:
- Family Medical History (cancer? diabetes? heart disease? You know the drill)
Section 5:
- Notes (questions to ask the doctor at next appointment, description of symptoms, etc.)
Section 6:
- Lab results
Section 7:
- Chronologically filed correspondence, bills, referrals, etc.
The great thing about using binders is that it's easy to move things around. Once you do the work to set up a new binder, keeping it up to date is much easier.
So why not help yourself, your loved ones AND your medical providers and organize your medical information?
Supplies For Your Own Medical Information Binder
- A 3 ring binder; I like the kind with the clear vinyl pockets on the front and spine so I can label it and/or add artwork.
- Dividers; You can use regular tabbed dividers or the pocket dividers,
- A calendar, if you like. This calendar could be used for illness flares, etc., if you like visual reminders.
- A pencil pouch, to keep some post-it notes, paper clips…and pens, handy.
- Sheet protectors.
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Oscars: Two Lead Contenders on Lionsgate Awards Plate
When the Lionsgate Awards site went LIVE today and listed their slate of contenders involving Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Fisher Stevens' Stand Up Guys, Gary Ross' The Hunger Games, Nicholas Jarecki'sArbitrage, and J.A. Bayona's The Impossible, I started to analyze how this year could pan out for smaller films that are trying to make a play; even more so, the performances in them.
I've touted on podcasts for weeks that Nate Parker utterly deserves a citation inArbitrage, a raw, authentic turn that stands as one of the year's bests. His co-star Richard Gere is currently being predicted in the Lead Actor top five, mostly on the notion that after years of ignoring and snubbing, voter's eyes would finally be open to the charm that Gere portrays in Jarecki's film. As Hugh Jackman remains a mystery of the season in Les Miserables and the word of Anthony Hopkins' work in Hitchcock rallies some muted enthusiasm, a first-time nominee is bound to crack the top five. Believe me, Bradley Cooper might have a leg up on Gere given his film's Best Picture chances and the powerful Weinsteins backing, but perhaps an overdue veteran has the gas to go the distance.
The closest that Gere has come to Oscar attention was in Taylor Hackford's An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) and Rob Marshall's Chicago (2002). The latter landed a Golden Globe in Gere's hands and a Screen Actors Guild nomination. As 'Robert Miller,' Gere puts his allure that made him a star to good use as be bounces off his co-stars Nate Parker and Susan Sarandon. Arbitrage opened to decent reviews scoring 84% on both Rotten Tomatoes and Critics Choice critics. The film's outstanding screenplay by Nicholas Jarecki could score him a deserved citation from the writer's and be this year's Margin Call, landing an unexpected Original Screenplay nomination.


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Some things are better left unsaid.
Once upon a time, I featured a post on Freshly Pressed in which the author spoke very frankly about her family and their differences. I assumed that since it had been published it was fair game, and she was thrilled to be chosen…
…until her blog attracted more traffic, including family members who didn't appreciate the notoriety (or who hadn't realized she was writing about them at all). She asked to have the post removed, deleted much of her blog's content, and had to patch up the remnants of some severely strained relationships.
It's a gnarled question: where do you draw the line on what you share about family and friends in a medium that's fundamentally about letting readers into your life?
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Marissa York, a real estate broker in Manhattan, used a $50 online do-it-yourself divorce kit when she and her husband of more than nine years decided to part ways. Their breakup was relatively amicable, she said, so she figured they could save money by avoiding lawyers: "We didn't want to drag it out over months or years," she said.
But after the courthouse clerk rejected her filing because the document formatting was incorrect, she had the paperwork reviewed by a lawyer, who informed her that if she waited six more months to file, she would be entitled to a portion of her husband's pension benefits. She ended up paying about $10,000 in legal fees, which was worth it because she received part of the pension, she said. "If I had to do it over, I would hire an attorney immediately," she said.


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Justin Chatwin: Dragonball's Got Seoul
Costars Justin Chatwin and Emmy Rossum attend the press conference for their upcoming action flick Dragonball Evolution, at the Shilla Seoul on Wednesday (February 18) in Seoul, South Korea.
The pair was joined on stage by director James Wong and actors Joon Park, Chow Yun-Fat, Jamie Chung and James Marsters.
Synopsis via Wiki: Goku (Chatwin) goes on a journey to find Master Roshi (Yun-Fat) and gather the seven mystical Dragon Balls before the evil Lord Piccolo (Marsters) can. Along his way, he meets Bulma (Rossum) who then joins him to help him in his mission. When arriving at Roshi's place, he is not welcomed with an embrace but has to fight Roshi. Roshi soon learns that Goku is the grandson of Gohan (Duk Kim) and thus trains him to prepare him for the ultimate battle with Lord Piccolo to prevent him from collecting the powerful Dragon Balls.
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I have asp.net checkboxlist control that bounded to a data source so the number of items in the control are different from one to to another time.I have this function: $('#<%=chkListGroups.ClientID %> input:checkbox:checked').siblings('label').text(); this function will return all texts for all selected items in the control as a one string. I'm looking for a way that when I check a check box from the ckeckboxlist control will return only last checked checkbox.
this code :
$('#<%=chkListGroups.ClientID %> input:checkbox:checked').last().siblings('label').text(); returns last checked item for example if I checked second will return second item then when I checked fifth item will return fifth item but if now when I check third item will return fifth item so it is always returning last item checked in the list and I'm looking to
$('#<%=chkListGroups.ClientID %> input:checkbox:checked').last().siblings('label').text();
Please advice me how to do this using jquery.
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hi guys.
I have a checkbox on my project and I have textboxes as well. I tried some jquery code as you can see below for this function;
I would like to get the ctl00$MainContent$firstnametxt.text value to ctl00$MainContent$firstnamedrivertxt.text value when the checkbox is clicked and I want the ctl00$MainContent$firstnamedrivertxt.text to be null if the checkbox is unchecked. how can I do that? the below one doesn't work for me.
<script type="text/javascript">
//var myspan = $('#MyCheckBoxHere');
$('#ctl00_MainContent_CheckBox1').click(function () {
if ($(this).is(':checked')) {
else {
Kindly guide how can we add space between text & check boxes of checkboxlist through css.
I wanted to know if it is possible to pass multiple selected values from Checkboxlist to SQL table so each selections goes into separate row in the table.
I tried it using the following code (to pass ShowDate value) but it enters value only if I make one selection. It gives me an error message if I make two selections and try to pass it to SQL.
string showdate = string.Empty;
foreach (ListItem li in BirmShowDates.Items)
if (li.Selected)
showdate += li.Value;
string sql = "INSERT INTO [BShow] ([Single], [UserId], [ShowDate], [Half]) VALUES (@Single, @UserId, @ShowDate, @Half) SELECT [Single], [UserId], [ShowDate], [Half] FROM [BShow] WHERE [BShow].[ShowDate] = [BShow].[ShowDate]";
SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand(sql, conn);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@ShowDate", showdate.ToString());
Thank you.
I have databound GridView in my page and I have a hidden DIV in all rows. Each row contains a Button that I want it to make the DIV visible for me! how can I use that with jQuery?!
here is the code page:
Iam using jquery autocomplete to search data and i have button to get the detail value of employee and
display in label , what i need is that , i don't want to put button to get detail , instead i need to select the from\
auto search and press enter key and show the detail in the lablel example(empname,address, emailid).
Looking forward valuable suggestions
Hi all,
I would like to show the failure text in a client-side alert box for login control in c#. Please help me if there is an easy way to convert it from vb.net to c#.net. Thanks a lot!
Protected Sub Login1_LoginError(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Login1.LoginError'Display the failure message in a client-side alert boxClientScript.RegisterStartupScript(Me.GetType(), "LoginError", _String.Format("alert('{0}');", Login1.FailureText.Replace("'", "\'")), True)
End Sub
Converted, but it doesn't work.
protected void Login1_LoginError(object sender, System.EventArgs e) { //Display the failure message in a client-side alert box ClientScript.RegisterStartupScript(this.GetType(), "LoginError", string.Format("alert('{0}');", Login1.FailureText.Replace("'", "\\'")), true); }
Hello, I have the most frustrating problem and being new to JQuery does make it more difficult. I have an ASP.NET web user control with an ASP.NET box which I want to apply a JQuery date picker to, then of course I have server side code which takes the date and processes it etc. The date picker will not work. I can achieve a working JQuery date picker with an ASP.NET textbox if there is no user control involved, or within the user control I use a html text box instead, but once I add runat="server" to the text box, it does not work. Is there a way I can achieve this? (the web user control will be wrapped in an update panel too which at the moment will work with the html control/web user control without the server side functionality)
<%@ Register TagPrefix="TE" TagName="JobHistory" Src="test.ascx"%>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<head runat="server">
<script src="Scripts/jquery-1.4.1.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
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I'm trying to use qtip (jquery plugin) instead of the standard tooltip control provided for the asp:Chart. I think the best way to do this is with an img map, though I don't know how to implement it. Does anyone know how to implement the img map for an asp:Chart?
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It has been a little over a week since the popular GPS based game has gone live and sent players into the streets trying to catch as many as they can. With the hype surrounding the game, some places welcome them with special discounts and free giveaways while others are starting to band players including the Holocaust museum. With millions of players walking around like mindless zombies the question is will Pokemon Go wear out its welcome too soon? The answer, it doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.
Although some people don't understand the reasoning behind the latest trend, the game itself has been praised for getting kids, and adults off the couch and exercising. Other pros to the game include bringing back face to face communication as players credit the game for them making new friends and even getting dates. Along with the pros comes the cons as there have been reports of players setting up gyms to lure other players to rob them, and players getting hit by cars, and falling into ponds despite the warning at the opening of the app that advises users to "Stay aware of your surroundings". This game is latest proof that you have to take the bad with the good.
Within its first week the system crashed multiple times due to an overload of users, but since then multiple updates have been applied to fix the issue. Another issue is the impact the app has on the users battery, which can be solved by going into the settings and clicking the battery saver option.
There are upcoming updates that are said to enhance the play by making it easier to battle friends, trade Pokemon, and improve the GPS to make it simpler to find destinations. For people experiencing problems with the game such as the AR capability, although it's available on most mobile devices, it works better on the latest models such as the Samsung Galaxy 7 and the IPhone 6, 6s, and plus. Don't have the money for the latest smartphone, or don't want to be glued to the phone all day, the latest Pokemon Go Plus band will allow people to detect when Pokemon are around and are able to catch them without looking at their phones. The device is set for release on July 31st.
Based off the popular 90s anime and Nintendo adventure game, Pokemon features over 2oo animal-like creatures who have the power of elements including electricity, water, and fire. The good thing about the game is even if you don't know much about Pokemon, or can't name the original 151 creatures, you can learn as you go (get it). Stay tuned for the latest in Pokemon Go news.


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As a POS developer, you can generate a significant revenue stream from credit card processing residuals. Cardknox will provide you with all the support you need to onboard your merchants and help them switch to the lowest pricing available.
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text: Space shuttle Columbia's astronauts created minuscule balls of flame in their 180-mile-high combustion chamber, an experiment that could lead to better and cleaner car engines. They ignited hydrogen and methane fuel inside a sealed cabinet Thursday and set records for the weakest flame and leanest mixture ever burned in space or on Earth, said the lead scientist, Paul Ronney of the University of Southern California at Los Angeles. The flames, about three-eighths of an inch in diameter, were too weak to be seen by the naked eye and had to be magnified through a video camera. To get the astronauts in the mood, Mission Control piped up a recording of "Burning Down the House" by the Talking Heads. On Wednesday, the astronauts burned a flame that produced just one-half of one watt of thermal power, Ronney said. A birthday candle, by comparison, is about 50 watts. Then on Thursday -- one week into Columbia's 16-day research mission -- one of the flames consisted of an 8 percent mixture of fuel and air, Ronney said. The leanest mixture that can be burned in a car engine is about 70 percent. By going to space and getting rid of gravity, scientists can get weak flames to burn longer and thus yield data of use to the auto industry. The goal is to design car engines that can burn fuel more efficiently and produce less pollution. One flame ball burned for about 20 minutes aboard Columbia, also believed to be record, Ronney said. A similar fire experiment flew on Columbia in 1997. http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/space/01/24/shuttle.fire.ap/index.html


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Some important differences between white-label job board providers
If you're currently choosing a white-label job board provider for your business, you'll know that there's a wide range of offerings out there – the differences between them can be bewildering. No two providers are the same, and your choice can have a huge impact on the success of your business. So, here are a few questions that should help you through the decision-making process:
Revenue share or flat fee?
Some providers offer a revenue share model, which can can be attractive in the short term but can easily reach a tipping point where you end up paying much more than with a flat fee provider. Be sure to factor this into your plan.
Ownership of content?
Contractually, who will own your job ads and user profile databases? Some providers require you to sign over ownership of everything to them, which limits your opportunities and means you get left with nothing if you ever want to migrate to another provider.
ROI modelling and pre-sales consultancy?
Will the provider help you produce an ROI model to ascertain what kind of sales you need to be making in order to turn a profit? Is the ROI model detailed enough to encompass the true costs of running a job board business?
Hidden transactional fees?
Some providers charge you per-transaction for certain things, which can increase the total cost of ownership. This is another reason why you'll need a realistic ROI model to compare platforms.
Enhancements programme included?
Some providers will sell you a single version of their software, and then expect you to have to pay additional fees if you want upgrades and enhancements. Other providers include periodical enhancements as part of the bundled service, to improve the user experience and conversion rates of your site. If you find they do include enhancements, it's always wise to ask to see the roadmap for the last 12 months and 12 months in the future, to get a feel for the value you'd be getting.
Breadth of commercial inventory?
As your sales team and user-base bed in to your new platform, a range of upsells will allow you to make the most out of recruiters who have money to spend, particularly when you can tell them the average application rate uplift that an upsell can bring.
SEO Automation?
Most job board platforms provide some kind of SEO functionality that allows you to create landing pages and campaigns. However, some platforms require a lot of administrative "busywork", while others automate the bulk of the hard work, bringing cost savings.
Feature lists or feature quality?
When looking at a feature list, don't focus in on the number of bullet points. A well designed job board platform provides you a revenue stream through great conversion rates through ease of use, not through a myriad of features.
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Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North is a non-profit, multifaith-based housing program. Habitat invites people from the broad spectrum of social, ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds to work in partnership to build homes and hope with families in need. The Sudbury, North Bay and Timmins branches of Habitat for Humanity have pooled their resources with groups in Muskoka. A new regional organization has been created called Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Daily Log January 2, 2012 - no bare feet in this kitchen!
Who was on site
Larry, Doug and Vince
What Happened
The Kitchen Crew was on site over the holiday and installed not one but both kitchens, counter tops still to come. Larry, the man who can't sit still for long, did some more trim over the time off as well as some Monday.
What next
Doors and trim then more doors and trim. The Home Depot community grant program is supplying our complete door knobs inside and out, as well as some extra money for odds and ends (maybe closet shelving). THANK YOU Chris (Team Depot Member).
Still Needed
The closet shelves may be covered in the Home Depot grant. Awesome! The window return material needs second coat. The attic access holes need to be finished. With any luck we should hear from Simcoe Block about our door order Tuesday.
Many people have come together to keep this project moving forward, many thanks to you all. Some more people in the finish carpentry area would be helpful.
Further down the road
The Kitchens will be checked on as they are in full swing Bathroom vanities are complete and ready. The doors are being ordered and jambs for closets p/u. The kitchen guys are going to install the counter tops upon arrival HRV units should be in this week.
All tools required are on site. Permission granted for the pin nailers thank you. A new saw may arrive soon The great guys at the kitchen shop are going to rip our window returns for us on their big table saw. Wow! Thank you!
Food and Drink
As per schedule.
Many thanx to our food teams, especially to Mary Grey of Gravenhurst, who continues to go beyond all expectations.
We are all up to date.
My thoughts
A new year is upon us and I trust everyone had a safe and festive holiday. We are in the home
stretch now, ha ha! Things should click into place
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Peep Show's David Mitchell and Robert Webb to star in sitcom Back
Peep Show duo David Mitchell and Robert Webb are returning to Channel 4 with a new sitcom.
The broadcaster has commissioned a full series of "acerbic" comedy Back, penned by Simon Blackwell, who previously worked on Peep Show.
David, 42, stars as Stephen, who is about to take over the family pub following the death of his pub landlord father.
Robert, 44, plays "charismatic" Andrew, who was fostered by Stephen's parents when he was younger, and who everyone loves but Stephen thinks is "a glib, dangerous sociopath who's about to steal his family, his business and his life".
David said: "It's great to be making a new show for Channel 4, a broadcaster which has always been huge supporter of new comedy, and with a writer of Simon Blackwell's talent.
"And, in Simon Blackwell, we've found a writer of precisely Simon Blackwell's talent. His writing is deep, dark, warm and funny - like a hot tub brimming with laughing gravy."
Robert joked: "That sounds disgusting."
Writer Simon, whose credits also include Veep and In The Loop, said: "I always jump at the chance of writing for Robert and David. They are brilliant comic actors - funny and real. I can't wait for us to start making this."
Kenton Allen, chief executive of producers Big Talk Productions, said: "Simon, David and Robert are the Holy Trinity of British Comedy and it's a rare privilege to be working with such exceptional comic minds."
The series was announced at Channel 4´s Upfronts 2017 event for advertisers, where the broadcaster, which aired the Paralympic Games, said it will give away £1 million of commercial airtime next year to encourage more diversity in TV adverts.
It also said it would launch "interactive adverts", allowing viewers to watch additional content or click to buy the products being advertised.


text: KIRKUS REVIEW An old Italian professor of aesthetics recounts his experiences in WW I to a young acquaintance as they trudge along the road from Rome to Monte Prato 50 years later--in this ebullient, elegaic novel of destruction and survival. "When I love someone, that person disappears," says Alessandro Giulani after having lost not only the objects of his expected early infatuations--the little girl, "whose name, of course, was not Patrizia," he meets in a fairy-tale encounter in the South Tyrol; high-spirited horsewoman Lia Belloti, whose father has bought some of his bourgeois family's land; Janet McCafrey, the Irishwoman who shares a sleeping compartment in the train that takes him to the front in 1914--but also his parents, most of his regiment, his beloved friend Raffaello Foe, and finally his lover Ariene, pregnant with his child, killed in a bombing run on the hospital where she's tending the sick. Ariane's death turns Alessandro's mission in life from survival (on the northern front fighting the Austrians, in Sicily fighting deserters, in Rome and the prison of Stella Marls after the murder of his colonel forces him to turn deserter himself, as a prisoner of the Austrians on his return to the front after a last-minute reprieve from execution) to revenge for Ariane's death, and then--when he suspects she may have escaped after all--to an impossible search through Italy for her. The fondness for magic realism apparent in Winter's Tale turns up in Alessandro's repeated confrontations with querulous old scribe Orfeo Quatta, whose terror of being replaced by newfangled typewriters led him to develop a weirdly beatific model of a universe held together by heavenly sap that turns diabolical when his mechanisms single-handedly unleash the war and all Alessandro's bereavements; but most of this story is in the more old-fashioned mode of the Victorian triple-decker. Tender, optimistic, and sumptuously presented: a feast of a novel, right down to Alessandro's tender lingering over the final course. Pub Date: May 1st, 1991ISBN: 0156031132Page count: 736ppPublisher: HarcourtReview Posted Online: May 20th, 2010Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1st, 1991


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NILES -- Two veteran Niles Community Schools members will face a challenge at the polls May 2. Incumbents Elaine Miller and Scott Tyler are running for re-election against political newcomer Joel Rogers for a pair of four-year terms. The following responses to an election questionnaire have been edited to fit length requirements. Elaine Miller (incumbent) Age: 53 Occupation: Insurance agent -- commercial account manager, operations supervisor Government/political experience: 12 years on Niles board of education Other experience: Vice president of the YMCA executive board, which she has served on for more than 16 years What are the top issues facing your school district, and how would you address them? We're all dealing with funding shortfalls. We've been able to make cuts that haven't impacted education, but each year is more difficult. We have buildings that are falling apart. We can't provide students with a 2006 education in 1950s buildings. Technology is key and our buildings aren't equipped to handle this. Niles, with leadership from Superintendent Doug Law and our current board, has done an outstanding job. Our district doesn't have the level of financial problems we're hearing from other districts. The cuts made haven't had a huge impact on our day-to-day operations and have not affected the quality of education. Scott Tyler (incumbent) Age: 42 Occupation: Car dealer Government/political experience: Former Niles District Library board member; eight years on the Niles school board, board president in 2003 Other experience: Long-time area resident, Niles High School graduate, Denison University graduate, local business owner (president of Tyler Automotive, GM Division) What are the top issues facing your school district, and how would you address them?
- Student achievement remains the No. 1 issue. All buildings are rated A or B (by the state), AYP two years in a row, MEAP scores at all-time high.
- Budget -- For the last four years we've operated a balanced budget in a difficult financial environment.
- Bond issue -- We need to work with the community to determine how best to address our facilities' many needs.
- Develop a plan for incorporating the new state graduation requirements into our curriculum. Niles has benefited from having outstanding personnel. We continue to excel as a district because of their passion and commitment to helping kids. Joel Rogers Age: 49 Occupation: Machinist Government/political experience: N/A Other experience: My involvement in the Niles SOS (Save Our Schools) organization that opposed the Feb. 28 $105- million school bond issue. What are the top issues facing your school district, and how would you address them?
- Find from the taxpayers in the district any monies (taxes) they are willing to support to do needed repair.
- Work directly with teachers to give them any support necessary to do their jobs as efficiently as possible.
- Technology is the wave of today and tomorrow, but focus heavily on the three R's. They are the key to upgrading our students comprehension skills.
- Since maintenance has been an issue for a while, look at the district's budget to see if it can be improved. We need to fix things before they break.
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At lunchtimes we only take bookings for eight or more people. However, we do accept bookings for smaller parties on special occasions such as Mothering Sunday and Father's Day.
Bank Holiday Monday opening hours are the same as Sunday opening hours.
The Friars Walk development is located on the bank of the River Usk close to the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre, Dolman Theatre and the infamous Rodney Parade, home to the Newport Rugby Football Club. Click here to find out more about the Friars Walk development.
Our 'raison d'être' is great value French cooking and seasonal menus. We like to combine French bistrot classics such as steak-frites, boeuf bourguignon and crème brûlée with our own take on regional favourites like tarte flambée, confit de canard and pâté de campagne. Our relaxed and friendly bistrots are the place to go for any occasion.
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I was soundly asleep when the youngest woke me: daddy, can you get me some water?
Usually she just gets that for herself. She's competent and capable. I knew she wanted attention.
Sure darlin'. Be right back.
She drank deep and feel back asleep instantly. This waeg however, could not.
So I hit the youtube. I've got literally thousands of vids saved, so I went through the list. After a few predictable boring choices, I clicked one I hadn't heard in a while:
Which brought me to an older version:
While listening, I thought: angry black people will rant that this is what happens when you put too much stock in white people. You make the original all gospel to sell records, and feel dirty about it, maybe, since you know it is apart of you, but still a part, yet far from what you could have been if you had had the same tools, and didn't have to scrape; then 75 years later some white guy who lived through his moment of angst 45 years prior remixes it for some flick and makes more than you did that entire year, inflation adjusted. Then some Asian girl makes it her own as a means to deal with her own personal demons. You might still feel good about how it still lives, and makes people sing, but if you're angry you won't entertain that until you've gone and gotten yourself dirty in some similar way.
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November 6, 2013
MAXINE GAIL VEATCH, Plaintiff-Appellant,v.CITY OF WAVERLY and JASON LEONARD, Individually And In His Official Capacity, Defendants-Appellees.
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Bremer County, DeDra Schroeder, Judge.
John J. Hines and Laura L. Folkerts of Dutton, Braun, Staack & Hellman, P.L.C., Waterloo, for appellant.
Beth E. Hansen of Swisher & Cohrt, P.L.C., Waterloo, for appellees.
Heard by Vaitheswaran, P.J., and Potterfield and Danilson, JJ.
Plaintiff appeals the district court's ruling granting summary judgment to defendants.
Maxine Veatch appeals the district court's ruling granting summary judgment on all counts to defendants, the City of Waverly and Officer Jason Leonard. Veatch's petition alleged various counts but she has limited her appeal to counts alleging false imprisonment, negligence, and malicious prosecution. On appeal, Veatch contends the court erred when it determined the Eighth Circuit's finding of probable cause had preclusive effect on her state-law claims. Veatch also contends, contrary to the district court's ruling, she can recover punitive damages against Officer Leonard. Finally, the City and Officer Leonard contend if any causes of action do survive their motion, they are entitled to immunity. Veatch asks that we reverse the ruling of the district court and remand for further proceedings. Upon review, we affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.
I. Background Facts and Proceedings.
We adopt the Eighth Circuit's recitation of facts as our own:
On September 27, 2006, Veatch . . . visited [her mother] Bell at
Woodland Terrace. During this visit, Janice Whiteside, a Bartels nurse, observed Veatch shove Bell into her wheelchair. At the direction of her supervisor, Whiteside submitted a written report of the incident to Brianna Brunner, the Director of Nursing for Bartels. After reviewing the report the following day, Brunner informed Debra Schroeder, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bartels, and directed two Bartels nurses to examine Bell for possible injuries. The nurses discovered bruising on Bell's knee and forearms. Brunner also contacted the Waverly Police Department, relaying the substance of Whiteside's report to Officer Thomas Luebbers. Based on this conversation, Luebbers prepared a report and described the incident to Leonard, who was sent to investigate further. Leonard reported to Bartels and discussed the incident with Brunner, Schroeder, and two additional staff members, but he did not meet with Bell or Whiteside.
The next day, Leonard contacted Veatch and asked her to come to the Waverly Law Center to discuss the alleged incident. The two met, and Leonard described the allegation to Veatch. During the meeting, Veatch informed Leonard that she would like to have an attorney present. At that point, Leonard left the room to retrieve and complete a complaint form. When he returned, Leonard placed Veatch under arrest for assault. Veatch was placed in the Bremer County Jail, where she remained overnight. A magistrate judge later determined that Leonard had probable cause to make the arrest and then released Veatch on her own recognizance. The State of Iowa charged Veatch with simple misdemeanor assault in violation of Iowa Code §§ 708.1 and 708.2(6), and after a trial, a jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Veatch v. Bartels Lutheran Home, 627 F.3d 1254, 1256 (8th Cir. 2010).
In June 2008, after the conclusion of the criminal trial, Veatch filed a civil action in the Northern District of Iowa against the City and Officer Leonard. The complaint included multiple claims, including a section 1983 federal claim.[1] The City and Officer Leonard filed a motion for summary judgment that was granted on October 9, 2009. In its ruling, the federal district court declined to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the state-law claims. Veatch filed a petition in state court, reasserting the state-law claims. She also appealed the district court's decision regarding her federal claim to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
While awaiting judgment from the Eighth Circuit, the City and Leonard filed a motion for summary judgment with the state district court. Veatch then filed a motion to stay proceedings in the state court. In it, she stated, "One issue in the Eighth Circuit appeal is whether Officer Leonard had probable cause to arrest Veatch without a warrant. Whether Officer Leonard had probable cause to arrest Veatch is either an element of proof or a defense to Veatch's state court claims against the City of Waverly and Jason Leonard. Pursuant to the doctrine of issue preclusion, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling will have preclusive effect in state court." The motion was granted.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the ruling of the federal district court in 2010. In doing so the court found, "In this case, the information that Leonard received during the course of his investigation established probable cause." Following the ruling by the Eighth Circuit, the City and Leonard filed an application to lift the stay and order a hearing on their pending motion for summary judgment. The court granted the motion and scheduled a hearing for May 6, 2011.
Following the hearing, the state district court denied the City and Officer Leonard's motion for summary judgment. They then filed an application for interlocutory appeal which was also denied.
The case was assigned to a new judicial officer following the retirement of Judge McKinley, the district court judge previously assigned to the case. The City and Officer Leonard then filed a new motion for summary judgment on the same grounds they had previously asserted. The district court granted the motion in its entirety and dismissed all of Veatch's claims. She appeals.
II. Standard of Review.
We review summary judgment rulings for correction of errors at law. Crippen v. Cedar Rapids, 618 N.W.2d 562, 565 (Iowa 2000). If the record shows no genuine dispute of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, summary judgment is appropriate and we will affirm. See id. In determining whether summary judgment is warranted, we view the entire record in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party. Id.
Likewise, to the extent our review involves the interpretation of statutory provisions, our review is for correction of errors at law. Jones v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 760 N.W.2d 186, 188 (Iowa 2008).
III. Discussion.
A. Issue Preclusion.
On appeal, Veatch contends the district court erroneously concluded the parties are precluded from re-litigating whether Officer Leonard had probable cause to arrest Veatch. "Issue preclusion, or direct or collateral estoppel, means simply that when an issue has once been determined by a valid and final judgment, that issue cannot again be litigated between the same parties in any future lawsuit." City of Johnston v. Christenson, 718 N.W.2d 290, 297 (Iowa 2006) (internal quotations omitted). In order for the prior determination to have preclusive effect, four elements must be met: (1) the issue concluded must be identical, (2) the issue must have been raised and litigated in the prior action, (3) the issue must have been material and relevant to the disposition in the prior action, and (4) the determination made of the issue in the prior action must have been necessary and essential to the resulting judgment. Id. at 297–98. Here, Veatch contends the City and Officer Leonard failed to prove the first and third elements.
Veatch's contention the first and third elements were not proven is premised upon the fact that one of the circumstances delineated in Iowa Code section 804.7 (2007), in addition to probable cause, must also be present for a warrantless arrest under Iowa law. Detention is lawful when the arresting officer has a warrant or ...
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If you have the Internet, you may have heard that there is a war going on between two camps: one headed by Taylor Swift, the other by Kanye and Kim Kardashian West. Basically, Taylor Swift is pissed about some lyrics in Kanye's song "Famous," but Kimye (referring to Kim and Kanye as a team) alleges that Kanye told Swift about the lyrics, she gave her approval, and is therefore a liar and a snake and all these awful things.
What really escalated things was when Kim released audio recordings of Kanye and Taylor talking about the song. According to Kimye, this proved that Taylor's outrage was fake and that she knew what the song would be about. But here's the detail that everyone is missing: Taylor took issue with one specific line: "I made that bitch famous." BUT– crucially– even on the dubiously released phone conversations, Kanye never told Taylor about that specific line!
To recap: Taylor was pissed about said line. Kim and Kanye went in on her, saying she knew what the song was going to be about and released taped conversations. But there were no conversations about that line in question that Taylor took issue with! It was a Kimye bluff, and everyone fell for it.
Now, let's break down why Taylor Swift was offended by that line: "I made that bitch famous." The reasons are two-fold. First, he called her a bitch. For some reason, rappers are given a free pass when it comes to sexist and misogynistic lyrics. But if a woman takes issue with being called a sexist and derogatory slur, she is more than entitled to do so.
How are so many people missing that point? Yes, Kanye has poetic license to use whatever words he chooses, but if you call a woman a bitch, she has the right to be upset by that.
Secondly, and perhaps even more crucially, was Kanye's lyrical assertion that he made Taylor Swift famous. This is where the sexism goes into overdrive. Here is a man saying that his shitty actions (specifically when he stormed the VMA stage in 2009 trying to take an award away from Swift) are what made an incredibly successful woman famous. He is trying to take credit for this woman's success. And calls her a bitch while doing so.
(It's important to note that prior to the infamous 2009 VMA's, Taylor Swift was a global superstar who has toured the world, sold millions of records, and connected with millions of fans. She made herself famous, by the merits of her songwriting abilities. Kanye West did not, in fact, make that bitch famous.)
In summation, Taylor Swift was doubly justified in being pissed off at a monumentally sexist line. Kimye used smoke and mirrors to fake a backstory and make Taylor look like a liar, when in fact, it was the Kardashian-Wests doing the lying.
Again, none of this really matters, but it was very frustrating that everyone seemed to be missing such a crucial detail in this feud.
Now back to reality!


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The second book that changed my life was "Just Friends" by Cary Schmidt and Mike Ray. I'd always heard that "God works in mysterious ways", but I hadn't really seen it in action until a few months ago. It was September of 2009, and I had just had my heart broken by a girl that I thought was "the one". (Note: I was 16, so she obviously wasn't, but I didn't clue into that) I was looking on the Striving Together Publications website at the book "Different by Design" by Cary Schmidt. I had read about it in my Glow in the Dark devotional book, and decided to check it out. At the bottom of the page was a link to "other books by this author" There was a book that caught my interest, so I clicked on it. It turned out to be "Just Friends"
I was considering ordering it online, but didn't want to pay the expensive S&H from California. A few weeks later, we found out that there was a Youth Conference at Bible Baptist Church, about an hour and a half away. God worked out my work schedule so that I could go, and it turned out that the speaker, Bro. Whitman, was from Bro. Schmidt's church in California. He brought along some copies of the book, and I bought one for cheaper than on the website, even without the S&H!
I read the book the moment I got home, and have read it 5 times since! It showed me that it's not caring FOR girls that's important, it's caring ABOUT them. Since I read the book, my view of girls and dating completely changed! Now I'm content to wait for God's perfect choice for my life in His timing.
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During the days before Halloween, it also happens to be National Protect Your Identity Week - from October 20 to 27.
Identity theft is a real threat. Identity thieves victimize millions of people each year. Don't be tricked by identity thieves; take the proper precautions.
Be sure to safeguard your personal information, such as your Social Security number and mother's maiden name. Identity thieves hunger for such information like trick-or-treaters hunger for candy.


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India and Africa: Equal Partners
May 24, 2011
These days Indian Institute of Foreign Trade(IIFT) , the business school from which I have recently graduated, is all abuzz about a new assignment from the Prime Ministers Office. IIFT has been tasked with setting up a new school of foreign trade in Africa to train professionals in international business management. As India and Africa inaugurate the second Indo-African summit , this initiative is a very good example of the way in which India and Africa can partner to achieve mutual prosperity and security in the 21st century.
It is now almost universally agreed that Africa would be a very important economic region in the 21st century. It will not only be a supplier of crucial raw materials , but would also be a big and flourishing market in itself. Its combined GDP is now more than that of India and is expected to grow fast . The worlds leading economic powers are vying with each other to secure crucial supplies as well as to corner a slice of the consumer market. Mirroring the changing world geopolitical scenario, the strategic and economic influence of India and China is increasing in Africa at the expense of Western nations. At the same time the competition between India and China is increasing. Although , not a neo-colonial scramble for Africa , this rivalry is real and is bound to intensify in the coming decades. India needs to stand up and fight for its interests in Africa , albeit with different tools.
Most of the Chinese engagement in Africa usually consists of heavy investment in physical infrastructure with a view of securing access to natural resources. A majority of these deals are financed by the Chinese Export Import Bank and are usually executed by Chinese contractors. The projects are executed by Chinese managers using Chinese instruments and Chinese labor. Some labor gangs are even reported to bring their own prostitutes from China. Although ensuring efficiency, this model increasingly alienates the Chinese businesses from the local population and have little trickle down effect . To a population which is very sensitive about colonial exploitation, this high handedness is slowly adding to public resentment which might one day explode.
India cannot and should not emulate this. India must carefully position itself as a partner to Africa in growth. Our focus should not be on investing in physical infrastructure as much as on the social infrastructure.Rather than being state sponsored, Indian engagement with Africa should be led by private sector. Robust people to people ties should be built and encouraged. Indian businesses should be encouraged to invest into those sectors which are most crucial to African growth, such as water, agriculture productivity, medicine , education. Indian businesses should also provide as much employment as possible to the local people, even if that means investing heavily into training employees.
And all this should be done not because it is nice to say and do , but because it makes ample business sense. This is the 21st century , and todays Africa will never accept any colonial master. As its people become more educated , and more aware , they are more likely to share their wealth with a friend than an oppressor. We need to extend them a firm hand of friendship with a clear heart and conscience.
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May 26, 2011 at 1:01 am
I would like to be a little specific.since africa's exports to India are mostly agri products , their lies a major opportunity for the Indian agribusiness industry to go for contract farming,processing and establish worldwide distribution networks for these products eg countries like ethiopia and malawi offer a higher productivity in pulses than India


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Word to the wise, as Walternate said in Back to Where You've Never Been (Fringe - S4, E8)... "Everything is not as it seems." Avoid the near Fringe event in the pursuit of finding friends abroad by correctly translating the telltale tip-offs.
Here are the top 5 ways to tell someone's mission's impossible (i.e., totally fake). What they are really doing here, is best left to someone else's imagination. Don't let on that you know anything's amiss, and feel free to make tracks, as soon as the opportunity presents itself.
Better yet, here are a few highlights I've gathered in a guide to creating your very own Mission Improbable.
- Wear random religious shirts that you and your cohorts picked up at a Goodwill back home. (Make sure you're reppin' at least 3 denominations on opposite ends of the spectrum. Shirts with vague, happy phrases should suffice if you aren't quite sure on this one.)
- Claim to be on a missions trip, but don't have a clue about theology, or even which church you are [allegedly] affiliated with (here or there). Be sure to get hostile when someone has the audacity to inquire.
- Be 0 for 2 in the 'local church as a liaison in the missions field' category.
- Travel sans translator, though no one in your group speaks the language.
- Be noticeably high while cruising a local mall with your group. Not-so-covert, furtive glances go a long way, too.
There are only two probable scenarios when presented with these clues: they are either running from something, or running something. Either way, the best thing to do is appear naive, and leave.
It's a wild & wacky world out there. Be safe!


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I first have to say THANK YOU! Your votes, share, comments....all of it that got me to Madrid...you all are AMAZING and I am so happy to have you as readers, fans, and friends :-)
To those of you that don't know I won a contest to dance for WE Party New Years Festival in Madrid, Spain December 27-Jan 2. And for those of you that do know....here is the story :-)
I arrived in Madrid on the morning of December 27th and was greeted at the airport by one of the drivers from WE Party...a sweet fella named Javier. (and so began my spanish lessons lol). When I got to the car I was surprised and delighted to find Abel Aguilera (one of the DJ's from the USA in the car as well). Javier drove us to our accomodations in the center of Madrid. I was staying in a lovely apartment on Calle De Preciados, a main pedestrian street in Madrid that leads to the center of the city Puerta Del Sol.
Here are a few views of the city in that area as well as the little bedroom I called home for 7 days :)
I was really tired after the flight so I went right to bed and slept until the evening when my roommate Fabio was to arrive from Milan. Fabio, was another one of the winners of the contest and was to play on of the "GODS" at the Gods of the Olympus party on the 31st. Fabio arrived and we instantly hit it off....joking and having a blast! We ate some dinner slept a little more and then were off to work our first party at a club called Fabrik for "WE Party Attacks". I will admit I was very nervous the first party...meeting everyone for the first time, etc. Everything went very smooth.....the people of Spain are so very welcoming and kind. Doron, one of the organizers of the God's contest was especially fun and helped us around the city a lot. Here are some pics from the opening party :-) As well as a little video so show you how massive the club was! The first pic of is Daniel S (Apollo), myself (Ares), and Fabio Di Domizio (Dionysus), (3 of the GODS for the party) missing in the pic is Fran Suarez who was to play Poisedon.
Each day in Madrid was very similar....we worked from about midnight to 6 am, came home and slept. Each night was a different theme and party all leading up to the main event on the 31st. WE Party Gods of the Olympus. That night was amazing. At midnight we did the countdown, ate 12 grapes (a Spanish tradition), and toasted to with champagne. Then we headed backstage to get ready for the main show around 2 a.m. All week long leading up to the party we had been filming visuals for the background screens, getting fitted for our costumes and mentally preparing for the big event :-). I got to play ARES the god of war. My costume was amazing and consisted of a head piece much like Maleficent, a cape, and some extras. Below are some pics and video of the night!
Its hard to describe all the emotions from that night. About two months lead up to that one moment. The application, the fan voting, training hard in the gym, and finally getting to Madrid to do it. It was so humbling so be on stage, with visuals of myself behind me, surround by dancers. It was still hard to believe. So again I am forever thankful to all of you who helped me get there! Big Big kisses! Growing up in a tiny village in Louisiana....I surely didn't know I would be doing this when I was an adult....and I LOVE IT!
I am adding a few more pics and videos from the rest of the week for your enjoyment! And a big big big Thank YOU to everyone at WE Party for making me feel right at home! EXTRAñO a todos USTEDES :-))