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Успенский собор — кафедральный собор Яранской епархии Русской православной церкви, расположенный в Яранске Кировской области.

История

Успенский приход — самый древний в Яранске. Он был основан параллельно с закладкой крепости на берегу реки Ярани в 1591 году. Первая деревянная Успенская церковь служила гарнизонным храмом. Впервые упоминается в 1601 году.

Существующее каменное здание построено в 1790—1798 годах по проекту архитектора Ф. М. Рослякова. Единственный храм в городе, который никогда не закрывался.

Архитектура

Кирпичное четырёхстолпное здание в стиле классицизма в форме одноэтажного четверика с большим световым барабаном и сферическим куполом с люкарнами над центральной частью. Центральный вход оформлен фронтоном, выдвинутым вперёд. Храм имеет приделы во имя Спаса Нерукотворного Образа и Усекновения главы Иоанна Предтечи. Колокольня до сегодняшнего дня не сохранилась. Высота собора — 29,7 м.

Примечания

Литература
 Православные храмы. Путешествие по святым местам: еженедельное издание. — № 276. Успенский кафедральный собор Яранска (Кировская область).— М., 2018.

Ссылки
 Кафедральный собор Успения Пресвятой Богородицы в Яранске. Sobory.ru

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The deadline for submission of abstracts is 18 February 2011.
Collections of diverse types provide rich sources for geographical enquiry. The specific systems of organisation developed within them, along with their contexts of use, can variously form or inform the geographical imagination. The collection is also never static, whether it is aggregated as an archive, a library, a museum collection, a scientific dataset or a twenty-first century digital database. As a result, the knowledges and geographies developed within them are always ripe for re-imagination.
The theme of the 2011 RGS-IBG Conference - 'The Geographical Imagination', presents an opportunity to adopt what Rebecca Duclos has termed 'a cultural geography perspective' towards collections, and to reconsider their geographies at a time of intensified interest in this area. Popular events such as A History of the World in 100 Objects and the British Library Growing Knowledge exhibition show, from opposite sides of the spectrum, how interaction with myriad different collections is changing. This session therefore seeks to question how geographers working within this shifting landscape are engaging with the collection across a range of forms and materialities.
Those interested in participating in the session should contact Caroline Cornish (Caroline.Cornish.2009@live.rhul.ac.uk) AND Philip Hatfield (Philip.Hatfield@bl.uk). The deadline for submission of abstracts is 18 February 2011.
To work with the world collections in the North East.
The Revisiting Collections project will start week commencing 10 January 2011 and finish March 31 2011. The fees for the contract are based on the freelancer working 1 day a week for 12 weeks (from 10 Jan 2011-31 March 2011).
The daily fee for the work is £250. A travel, subsistence and communication budget is available in addition to this fee.
An international team of scholars and former curators from UK, The Netherlands and Norway, lead by Elizabeth Edwards, University of the Arts. London, (ex-Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford and MEG Chair) has been awarded a major grant of just under €500,000 in HERA's (Humanities in the European Research Area) European Cultural Identities strand.
The project, PhotoCLEC, explores the complex possibilities and relevance of the photographic legacy of the colonial past in a post-colonial and multi-cultural European societies. But while this past is fundamental to the making of contemporary European societies it is largely excluded from national narratives - an area of 'disavowed history' as Stuart Hall called it.
At the heart of the study is the question of how museums use photographs to construct historical narratives as an 'economy of truth', or as a critical disturbance. Our project asks does the intersection of two 'difficulties' - the complexity and sensitivity of the colonial past and the volatility of photographs as historical sources – render both 'unspeakable' in the museum space ?
Although we are contacting many people in a wide variety of museums, we would welcome hearing from anyone who has thoughts to share on the experience of addressing complex and difficult visual colonial histories within the museum space. Much of this engagement has been in ethnographic collections and their histories but we would also be interested to hear also of projects in social history, natural history and history of science.
Please contact: e.edwards@lcc.arts.ac.uk or m.mead@lcc.arts.ac.uk.
We invite papers from museum ethnographers and others that focus on the analysis of the words written on, around and about museum things; that is, the diverse forms of tangible and virtual documents written about objects including inscriptions, labels, display texts, indexes, catalogues and databases.
We will be interested in papers that explore the role of words in the documentation, interpretation and presentation of objects—both historically and in the present, and in what such analysis tells us about both explicit and implicit aspects of museum practice. Speakers might also want to explore issues relating to translation and transcription which are often key to producing the textual adjuncts to objects.
During the final discussion at 'Making Things' (MEG's 2010 conference at the University of Reading's Museum of English Rural Life), there was an interesting but unresolved discussion about the point of analysing labels and catalogue entries. While some argued that the main point of such work was to throw light on original provenance and thus on indigenous purpose and meanings, others emphasized the value of a focus on old labels and texts for studying the lives of objects in museums. We hope that the 2011 conference will continue and broaden this discussion.
The Museum Ethnographers Group are very sorry to have to announce the death on 11th October 2010 of Peter Gathercole at the age of 81.
Peter was a founder member of the Group, its first chairman, and an ever-supportive and inspiring colleague. Over the years he wrote a number of papers and reviews for the MEG newsletter and journal and until very recently regularly attended the annual conference; indeed, the twenty-eight conference, hosted by the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge in 2004, was held in his honour.
Peter's funeral will be at 1.30pm on Friday 5 November at the Cambridge City Crematorium and afterwards at Darwin College.
The competition is open to anyone interested in anthropology, photography and sport.
All short-listed and winning contestants will have their work published in RAI educational materials. In addition, for each thematic category a £50 gift voucher will be awarded to the winning photograph.


How Do You Get Teens Interested in Money Matters?
Financial advisor and professional speaker Peter Bielagus has given financial seminars at high schools, colleges and military bases all over the world. As he's talked to young people at his events, Bielagus discovered that teens often lack the financial knowledge needed to manage their money.
"I'll meet college students who are nineteen years old and they are already in collections," says Bielagus. "I realized I needed to start doing presentations at high schools. I wanted to catch students before they damage their financial lives."
To better reach these young people, Bielagus has developed a unique program that turns a financial education seminar into a lucrative fundraiser for prom committees everywhere.
"I Will Pay for Your Prom.com" is a 90-minute financial presentation for students, their parents and members of the school community. The seminar is typically held on a weeknight at a partnering high school. Students are responsible for selling tickets to their fellow classmates. Parents and teachers attend for free. When the event is over, Bielagus donates a large portion of the revenue to the prom committee.
The prom is one of the most important moments in a teenager's high school career, but schools often struggle to raise the thousands of dollars needed for the event. Because Bielagus donates a portion of the ticket sales, he leaves the fundraising possibilities in the hands of the students. The more young people they bring to the seminar, the more money they raise.
"Under our current payment structure, the minimum amount of money a school can make is $4500, which is usually enough to pay for a modest prom of about 100 people," Bielagus said. "If students are aggressive in promoting the financial program and if they partner with other schools, prom can literally become free for everyone."
Whether a student is heading off to college or entering the workforce for the first time, financial literacy is an important tool young people need during these uncertain economic times. But getting students to pay attention to economic issues can be a challenge. Bielagus understands this and presents money matters in an entertaining way. Bielagus also strives to keep his seminar fresh by constantly altering it based on the feedback he receives from 40,000 young audience members every year.
"Any college in the country could ask a local bank vice president to speak to their students for free," says Bielagus. "But over 60 colleges a year pay me to motivate their students to manage their money simply because I can present it in a way that connects with young people."
If you are interested in seeing if your school qualifies for the program just visit www.iwillpayforyourprom.com. To learn more about Peter Bielagus, please visit www.peterbspeaks.com.
I think this is a great idea. Kids need to learn fiscal responsibility early in life so they don't struggle with debt later.


Watch video · Do it old school. Hang your mushrooms to dry. Image via Gardenista. If you have too many hungry animals in your backyard (or people in your house), you can try using your microwave (though, you may get mixed results), but your freezer is a relatively safe place for drying.... 23/05/2014 · Use this method to preserve the most flavor. Most mushrooms should be cooked before freezing to keep them firm. Raw mushrooms contain a significant amount of water, which may turn them into mush after the mushrooms are frozen and thawed.
What we can also do to keep mushrooms fresh is to include a few sprigs of parsley in the paper bag. Parsley acts as an antioxidant and prevents dark spots on the mushrooms . Remember to never use … how to start a frozen car the key to this i actually learned from watching Guys Grocery games, if your using frozen veg make sure you have a screaming/smoking hot pan.. this will thaw the food and flash boil the moisture and make it go Straight to steam when it first hits the pan.
Porcini mushrooms alone are almost reason enough for me to make the trip to Italy. But, even here in NYC I have a hard time finding fresh porcini and when I do see them, they are outrageously expensive.
I find that the mushrooms are just too mushy after being frozen in water. It does work, but not as good as fresh picked and cooked. It does work, but not as good as fresh picked and cooked. My experimenting has lead me to store the excess mushrooms just as if I were going to cook them.
Now we'll prep the spinach - I'm using frozen spinach so I'm defrosting it under running water in a colander.
If you do not have fresh mushrooms you can alternatively use frozen mushrooms or dried mushrooms. If you use frozen mushrooms, first cook them separately to remove excess water, and add them to the browned chicken. Before serving, blend to season it for a few minutes.


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How to Download Movies on Netflix
The way we consume media in the early 21st century has changed. The ability to stream content cheaply, without advertisements, and in high definition, has almost spoiled us. And it definitely has its advantages – for one, you don't need a stack of disks collecting dust in your home if you are a connoisseur of movies and TV shows. Plus, you can watch content across a wide variety of devices, cancel your cable TV subscription, and have your family or group of friends all bunched up on one Netflix account. But while saving hard disk space is awesome, sometimes you have a need to watch content offline. If that's the case, here's a guide on how to download movies on Netflix.
We will assume you've already learned how to watch movies on Netflix and registered an account. Still, a few reminders won't hurt, particularly when it comes to compatibility. These are the requirements to download content from Netflix.
Windows 10 tablet or computer with a Windows version 1607 or later
Android device running Android 4.4.2 or later
iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch running iOS 9.0 or higher
Amazon Fire tablet running Fire OS 4.0 or higher
A limited number of Chromebook and Chromebox devices
How to download Netflix movies
While you'll have no problem watching content in your browser, for downloading, we recommend using the official apps. There are ways to "rip" the video with third-party extension, but we think that's both illegal and unnecessary when you have an official option.
Get Netflix on the Windows Store.
Sign in with your account details.
Browse the movies on the home page, click or tap on the thumbnail, and see if there is an icon of a down arrow with Download underneath. This is hit and miss, as you'll find some items that don't have this icon and cannot be watched offline.
The better way is to tap or click on the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner, just below Home. Choose the Available for Download category, and Netflix will sort the items for you.
Once on the movie specific page, click on Download.
Choose the directory to save the movie in, if asked.
To watch a movie you downloaded, click or tap on the menu button, then choose My Downloads. You will see all your offline movies with their running time, description, and space it took on your drive.
Tap or click on the video thumbnail to play.
If you need to download from Netflix using an Android phone, here's the way.
Download, install and run Netflix for Android.
Find a movie you'd like to download and tap on its thumbnail.
Tap on Download next to Share.
Tap on Downloads in the bottom right corner to track the download progress or watch movies you've already downloaded. You can also tap on Find More to Download, and Netflix will list similar content that is available for offline viewing.
Optional. Tap More in the bottom right corner. You can adjust video quality, whether content will be downloaded through Wi-Fi only, and choose a default download location. The latter is very useful if you want to use an SD card to store movies offline.
Netflix movie download on iOS devices couldn't be easier, because the app is nearly identical to the Android counterpart.
Download, install and run Netflix for iOS.
Log in with your Netflix account.
Tap on Movies at the top of the window, then find a movie you want to download.
Tap on Download.
Check the progress, the storage the movie occupied, or play the already downloaded movie by tapping on Download in the bottom right corner, next to Menu.
Optional. You can tap on Menu to adjust video quality, download location, and other settings related to your Netflix account.
Limits and special features
Watching movies from Netflix isn't unlimited like the videos you yourself recorded. After all, Netflix cannot stop you from downloading and running off with the content they "borrowed" to you. Here are some of the limitations.
Movies are only available on the device they were downloaded on
Any profile tied to the account can watch downloaded content (Kids' accounts will still be forbidden from opening mature content) and use subtitles and audio chosen at the time of download
Netflix supports up to 100 simultaneous downloads on devices that are part of your membership plan. Depending on your subscription tier, you only have one to four devices covered
TV shows cannot be downloaded by season – you are forced to manually download episode by episode
Depending on the contracts Netflix has negotiated, some titles can only be downloaded once. Others can only be downloaded a certain number of times within a billing period. Depending on the contracts, some of the movies you downloaded might be automatically deleted 48 hours after you've watched them
To ease the situation in regards to TV shows, Netflix has implemented a feature called Smart Downloads. You can enable or disable it by going to the Menu/Settings, as we explained above. If you have multiple episodes of a series downloaded, Netflix will automatically delete those you've already watched, thus saving you space.
Why can't I download a movie from Netflix?
In our experience, you can download everything tagged with Netflix Originals. But while you can download content in the majority of cases, sometimes the download icon doesn't appear. Don't worry, it's not you – it's them. The reasons are typically one of the following:
Netflix wasn't able to acquire content rights, whether by a failed negotiation or because the content provider doesn't sell them
They partnered with a studio to produce content, but are only allowed to offer the content for streaming, not downloading
Other factors such as cost to acquire, momentary popularity, or your location
How to delete films download on Netflix
On Windows 10 – Click on the menu in the top left corner (three lines).
Go to My Downloads. Open the movie title, click on the Downloaded button, and choose Delete Download.
You can also go to Settings, then click on Delete All Downloads.
On Android and iOS – Tap on Downloads in the bottom right corner.
Tap on the movie title. You'll get two options, Play and Delete Download. Choose the latter.
You can also go to Menu in the bottom right corner, then App Settings, then Delete All Downloads.
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16Jan A Campaign to Change Lives? "I DO" Says Fairtrade Gold
On Wednesday 14th January, 2015, the Fairtrade Foundation launched its "I DO" campaign in London. The initiative aims to raise $1 million from sales of wedding rings made with Fairtrade Gold to support artisanal gold…
04Jan Keeping It Clean: What Does It Mean to Be Ethical in the World of Gem Mining?
Ethics is a complex concept that means different things to different people and in different industries. For the world of gemstones and jewellery many of the ethical issues we face stem from the tough, uncompromising…
25Dec A Colour for Every Occasion – the Rainbow World of Tourmaline
Although tourmaline is not the rarest of gems and is often seen in jewellery, not many people appreciate the entire colour range of this fascinating family of minerals.Tourmaline occurs all over the world. Primary deposits…
26Nov That's Not Just a Hole in the Ground – Types of Mines in Sri Lanka
When most people hear the term "mining", they usually think of a large scale operation, such as a diamond mine, where the pit can be up to 1 mile across and the gem material buried…
15Nov Is Sri Lanka the "sweet shop" of Gems?
Looking through the gem gravels in Sri Lanka is the gemmological equivalent of being a kid in the proverbial candy store.Gem mines on the island tend to be secondary deposits, rather than primary gem sources.…
22Sep Gemming in Ceylon – a Reprint by H. V. Sardha Ratnavira
Thank you to Pala International's Bill Larson for including this article in his newsletter in September 2014. It is interesting to see how little has changed in the last 75 years in Sri Lanka's gem mining…
14Sep Sapphire – the Star Attraction
One of the most fascinating and rare varieties of sapphire is the so-called "star" sapphire.This member of the corundum family exhibits a clear star shape (or asterism) under certain lighting conditions. When viewed using a…
09Sep Successful Charity Run for Kandy Kids
On Sunday 7th September, Nineteen48's co-founder, Stuart, put on his running shoes and joined Steve O'Driscoll from Kandy Kids for a half-marathon in their hometown of Bournemouth.The "dynamic" duo followed a course that took them…
22Jul Not a Lot of People Know That – Some Sapphire Trivia
The name for sapphire is thought to have come from Greek ('sappheiros') or Latin ('sapphirus'). Both of these words probably referred originally to lapis lazuli or were used as a generic term for blue gemstones.…
22Jul New Charity Partner for Nineteen48
We are very pleased to announce that we are now working with another charity partner in Sri Lanka, the Emerge Lanka Foundation.The foundation is the Sri Lanka-based sister entity of Emerge Global, a Boston-based, non-profit…


Harefield seeks to safeguard all people.
Harefield Church has a deep concern for the wholeness and well being of each individual. Harefield seeks to safeguard the welfare of all people, regardless of age, who come into contact with the Church and its organisations.
As members of this church, we commit ourselves to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all, especially children and young people. It is the responsibility of each individual within the fellowship of the Church to prevent the physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children and young people, and to report any abuse discovered or suspected.
The church is committed to adopting and following the guidelines and procedures published by the Home Office as the code of practice 'Safe from Harm'.
Each leader or helper who works with children and young people must know the recommendations and undertake to observe them. Each shall be given a copy of the church's agreed procedures and Good Practice guidelines.
As part of our commitment to children and young people, the church has appointed Barry Wales and John Maybury to be their advocates. Their role will be explained to the children as required.
We constantly review our Safeguarding policy to ensure we keep abreast of government changes.
Young people are part of our church today.
They have much to give as well as to receive. We will listen to them. As we nurture them in worship, learning, and in community life, we will respect the wishes and feelings of children and young people.
We have a complete and implemented Safeguarding Policy.


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Tall Ships Blyth: How to stay healthy and well during the four-day Regatta
Organisers of the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta are urging both residents and visitors to Blyth to stay safe and well during the four-day event
Sarah Jeffery
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The Tall Ships Regatta is less than two weeks away and with warmer weather expected organisers are encouraging visitors to be prepared and stay safe.
With thousands of extra visitors expected to visit Blyth during the Tall Ships event, the local NHS is reminding people to keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water and apply sun cream during hot or humid weather.
Members of the public are also being reminded to look after themselves and know how to access the right NHS services during The North Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2016.
A number of first aid posts will be based on the Tall Ships site throughout the event to help deal with any minor injuries and a range of other NHS services are available for people to access, including urgent care centres at North Tyneside and Wansbeck hospitals, available 24/7 throughout the weekend.
As with all bank holiday weekends, people are also being urged to plan ahead and order any repeat prescriptions they will need well in advance from their GP and to keep a well-stocked medicines cabinet at home to treat a variety of common illnesses or ailments.
Dr Alistair Blair, chief clinical officer for Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: "The Tall Ships Regatta promises to be a fantastic event for people living locally and visitors to the area and we want everyone to enjoy themselves and stay safe.
"We'd urge people to look after themselves by keeping well hydrated, applying sunscreen and sticking to shaded areas where possible and, as we do not know what the weather will throw at us, be prepared for all eventualities and bring extra layers and waterproofs.
"If drinking alcohol, we would advise people to do so in moderation and drink water regularly.
"As with all bank holidays, we'd urge people to plan ahead and make sure they have all the medications they need for the weekend.
"If you need more over-the-counter medication or advice from a pharmacist, it's worth remembering that there are pharmacies open all weekend, including bank holiday Monday.
"NHS 111 is available 24/7 as normal for urgent medical advice and we'd ask people to use the NHS wisely and leave urgent and emergency care services for those who need them most."
The weather plays a big part in outdoor events such as the Regatta and organisers and health providers want people to enjoy themselves and to be safe in the sun or the water.
So if you're planning on visiting the Tall Ships Regatta make sure you follow this advice to stay safe over the bank holiday weekend.
Will local pharmacies be open over the bank holiday weekend?
Yes, local pharmacies will be open throughout the weekend, including on Monday, August 29, to offer expert advice on a wide range of long-term conditions and common illnesses without needing to use other NHS services. No appointment is necessary and many pharmacies have private consultation areas and can advise whether further medical attention is required.
You can access a full list of pharmacies open in the Blyth area online .
If I am unwell during the weekend, who should I call?
People can call the free NHS 111 number at any time if they need urgent medical help but are unsure where to go.
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Tall Ships arrive in
Will the local hospitals be open?
The Minor Injuries Unit at Blyth Community Hospital will be open as usual from 9am until 5pm on Friday, August 26 (last patient book-in is 4.15pm) and can treat minor injuries only. Note this service is not available at weekends or Bank Holidays, however the hospital will be open as usual throughout the weekend for pre-booked outpatient appointments and in-patient visits.
Access to the car park at Blyth Community Hospital will be restricted over the weekend. People with planned appointments should please bring their appointment letter with them to access the car park.
People visiting loved ones in Blyth Community Hospital should inform the car park warden on arrival. There will be flexible visiting on the wards throughout the event with people able to visit at any time.
Urgent care centres at Wansbeck and North Tyneside general hospitals are available 24/7 throughout the weekend for urgent but non-life threatening conditions. (Serious or life threatening emergencies go directly to The Northumbria Hospital in Cramlington).
Will road closures and parking restrictions in Blyth affect access to local hospitals?
No. There will be road and parking restrictions, as well as a one way system in place in Blyth during the event. However, emergency access and access for community, social care staff and carers for home visits will be maintained at all times. People with health appointments and carers on home visits should allow extra time for travelling as congestion is likely.
Tall Ship Kapitan Borchardt which is taking part in the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta Blyth 2016
Can we watch the Tall Ships from the beach?
Yes, you will be able to see the The Parade of Sail on the Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. However, this will be taking place at high tide so make sure you stay safe when watching this spectacular event as beach space will be limited.
To ensure you stay safe in and near water follow these five key points:
1. Always swim in a safe place, such as a lifeguarded beach between the flags
2. Know the people who can help, such as lifeguards
3. Make sure an adult is supervising at all times
4. Cold water makes it more difficult to swim, breathe and stay alert
5. Know how to call for help when you are in the water or on the shore via 112 or 999
Points for young people to remember:
1. Be aware of the dangers
2. Know your limits and don't take risks
3. Go with your mates and look out for each other
4. Make sure your phone is charged, so you can call for help
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Q: Align lines of text to center in SVG I need to output multiple lines of text in SVG.
For that I'm using the following scheme:
<text>
  <tspan> First line </tspan>
  <tspan> Second line </tspan>
</text>

First and second line of the text can have different number of characters, which can change dynamically.
I want the second line to appear under the first line and text in both of them to be centered.
I can make second line appear below the first line by adding dy="15" for the second <tspan>.
I can align the text in each individual <tspan> by adding text-anchor="middle" to it.
But how to do relative centric alignment of those <tspan>'s?
I tried to use x="0" for each <tspan> but apparently it doesn't work since each <tspan> has different width and the rendered text in the shorter line is shifted to the left.
Is there a way to align centres of 2 <tspan>'s of different width using only CSS and/or SVG.

A: If you add text-anchor="middle" to each tspan you will center them (you have to remove the space between the tspans as well, otherwise the extra space will be considered as part of the first line and they won't be completely centered).
For example:
<svg>
    <text y="50" transform="translate(100)">
       <tspan x="0" text-anchor="middle">000012340000</tspan><tspan x="0" text-anchor="middle" dy="15">1234</tspan>
   </text>
</svg>

See: JSFiddle

A: DEMO

text-anchor='start' for right align.
text-anchor='middle' for middle align.
text-anchor='end' for left align.
Code from demo:
<svg width="100%" height="230" viewBox="0 0 120 230"
     xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1">

    <!-- Materialisation of anchors -->
    <path d="M60,15 L60,110 M30,40 L90,40 M30,75 L90,75 M30,110 L90,110" stroke="grey" />

    <!-- Anchors in action -->
    <text text-anchor="start"
          x="60" y="40">This text will align right</text>

    <text text-anchor="middle"
          x="60" y="75">This text will align middle</text>

    <text text-anchor="end"
          x="60" y="110">This text will align left</text>

    <!-- Materialisation of anchors -->
    <circle cx="60" cy="40" r="3" fill="red" />
    <circle cx="60" cy="75" r="3" fill="red" />
    <circle cx="60" cy="110" r="3" fill="red" />

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text{
    font: bold 15px Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}
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A: Key points to horizontally centering the text:
 1. x="50%"
 2. text-anchor='middle'
In your case, you may write as:
<svg style="width:100%">
  <text y="50">
    <tspan x="50%" text-anchor="middle"> First line </tspan>
    <tspan x="50%" dy="15" text-anchor="middle"> Second line </tspan>
  </text>
</svg>

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Signal no. 2 raised over northeastern Cagayan, Batanes as 'Falcon' nears Luzon
Posted at Jul 17 2019 12:03 AM | Updated as of Jul 17 2019 03:00 AM
MANILA - Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) no. 2 was raised over northeastern Cagayan and Batanes Tuesday evening as tropical storm "Falcon" moved closer towards extreme northern Luzon, the state weather bureau said.
The weather disturbance was last spotted 195 kilometers east southeast of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and 80 kph gusts, PAGASA said.
Falcon is expected to make landfall over the Babuyan-Batanes area on Wednesday afternoon or evening, according to the weather agency.
Signal no.1 was raised over Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, Isabela, Mountain Province, Ifugao, northern portion of Aurora, northern portion of Nueva Vizcaya, and northern portion of Quirino
Signal no. 2 was also raised over the Babuyan Group of Islands.
Between Tuesday and Wednesday evening, moderate to heavy rains will be experienced over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Zambales, Occidental Mindoro, northern Palawan including Calamian and Cuyo Islands, Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Iloilo, and Guimaras, PAGASA said.
Meanwhile, light to moderate with at times heavy rains will be experienced over Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Bicol Region, and the rest of Visayas, Central Luzon, and Mimaropa.
Between Wednesday evening and Thursday evening, moderate to heavy rains may prevail over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Cagayan Valley, the weather agency said.
Meanwhile, light to moderate with at times heavy rains may prevail over the Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa.
The weather disturbance may exit the Philippine area of responsibility on Friday morning, PAGASA said.
Residents in the aforementioned areas, especially those living in areas identified to be at risk of flooding and landslides, are advised to take precautionary measures.
PAGASA said sea travel is risky over the seaboards of areas under TCWS alerts, the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon, the seaboard of Southern Luzon, and the eastern and western seaboards of Visayas.
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Felicia Events sat down with Brian Hess Music to chat about music in keeping the wedding or event shaking on the dance floor!
Felicia Events: Tell us a little bit about Brian Hess Music.
Brian Hess: Brian Hess Music is run by one person, me, Brian Hess. However, it includes a whole host of the best musicians in the Tahoe/Truckee/Reno area. We focus on providing the very best in live music and DJ services, always catering each event to the client's style.
Felicia Events:What made you decide to get into the music industry?
Brian Hess: I have been playing live music all my life. It brings me such joy and I love how it (music) supplies the atmosphere and the mood of an event. I like being the one who supplies the vibe, and when I see a packed dance floor, it just feels incredible.
Felicia Events: What are some of the most common mistakes people make when deciding on music for their wedding?
Brian Hess: Not conveying your own personal style. Be specific and give specific examples of songs. If the client isn't very particular, ask their friends and family what kind of music they would like.
Felicia Events: What advice do you have for a couple choosing music for their wedding?
Brian Hess: Choose and musician or DJ that you get along with and can hang out with. This person is going to create a party for you! Make sure it's the type of person that you can relate to.
Felicia Events: What can a DJ do that a live band can't (and what can a live band do that a DJ can't)?
Brian Hess: DJs can play any style at any time, but live bands can create a vibe and energy like none other. Both are great, but for different situations. That's why I love what I do, because I am able to provide the best of both worlds, and cater the music specifically to the client.
Felicia Events: How far in advance should a couple decide what sort of music they want at their wedding?
Brian Hess: I would start thinking about it as soon as you book your wedding date. I use Shazam on my phone, which identifies the song and artist. I use it all the time- at coffeeshops, restaurants, public places, and at home, to keep track of songs I like. I then go back through the list, listen again and download them.
Brain Hess: Tahoe is an amazing place to get married not only for it's stunning scenery, but for the professionals who live here. I feel so fortunate to work with all the other talented vendors in this area, from planners and caterers, to photographers, videographers, and florists.
Thank you Brian for taking time in sharing! We look forward to be working with your in future weddings and events!


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Marvel: Back in the Fold… Where can it all go right for the new Spider-Man?
By Jokermatt on July 17, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )
Your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man is finally future-proof. The Amazing Spider-Man's two film haul of $1.5 billion was stopped in its tracks with the wintry news of Sony Pictures' deal with Marvel Studios. Having looked at those two films, now destined to be written out of history, Jokerside looks to the future of Sony's top superhero franchise… In the bold new 'world' of Marvel Cinematic universe. Spider-Man's not alone anymore.
FOR EVERYTHING THAT CAN CLAIM TO BE PURE MARVEL COMICS, SPIDER-MAN'S AT THE TOP. Until the Dark Knight and the Avengers leaped the billion barrier he was the dominant force in superhero flicks during the formative days of their 21st century cinematic takeover.
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Bucking the rule of diminishing returns
Let's jump the 1970s TV movies as affecting as they were. The 80s and 90s saw Spidey film rights jump around Hollywood studios like Cannon and Carolco while Tinseltown Alphas like James Cameron and Tobe Hooper circled. The end result was Sam Raimi effective Spider-Man in 2002, a film that served up an eye-watering $821million to prove that the comic movie was ready to seize the heart of the blockbuster season and that the web crawler was top of the pile. By the time Spider-Man 3 was released to lack-lustre reviews five years later, that trilogy had amassed nearly $2.5 billion. By contrast, Fox's X-Men trilogy, which concluded a year earlier, grossed just over $1.1 billion. Almost inevitably it was Spider-Man's weaker final entry that took the top spot in his franchise with nearly £900 million. But despite bucking the rule of diminishing returns, the critical stock of the property had fallen sharply as 'creative pressures' between director, producers and the studio were clear to see in the finished product.
After some prevarication over a fourth Raimi instalment, Sony's decision to reboot the franchise five years later, complete with a fresh origin, raised plenty of eyebrows. Just how would the public take to yet another version of that well known Spider-Man origin?
The answer wasn't too clean cut. 2012's The Amazing Spider-Man got a lot right. Praised but blockbuster-rookie Marc Webb swung into the director's seat and produced a confident and stylish film, ably backed by the late James Horner on scoring duties and a fine cast; in particular Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone in central roles that conjured up better chemistry than the Raimi films managed. In all, that was just about enough to power past those unsettling re-origin problems. But it seemed strangely unsure of how it should react to those Raimi films. It set a course closer to the comics but hastily established a great deal of baggage on the way. And the CGI-overload and bland villain's plot brought to mind some unsettling comparisons with the dark and icy days of the mid 1990's Batman films.
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Marvel: Are Franchises Electric… Where did it all go Wrong for the Amazing Spider-Man?
By Jokermatt on July 7, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )
Was it the adjective? A bit over the top? It worked on paper…
Moving on to The Amazing Spider-Man 2. After The Amazing Spider-Man took over $750 million in 2012, it seemed that Sony's top superhero franchise was back on track, even if not raking in quite as much as it had a decade before. Still, it was closer to the comics, was well kitted out in front and behind the camera and there was a city full of enemies to be explored… So, the inevitable sequel was just the tip of the iceberg. Or so it seemed. It wasn't a great start when the inimitable James Horner didn't return to score a film he later described as "terrible"'… And it was all going so well, wasn't it?
On with The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – the swift end to Spidey's last blockbuster life before he joins his friends in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
THE WRITING WAS ON THE WALL AFTER THE FIRST FILM. SPIDER-MAN ON FILM WAS NOW AS CONSUMED WITH TRAGEDY AS HE WAS ON PAPER. And a particular bell was tolling for Gwen Stacy. Jokerside previously took kindly to The Amazing Spider-Man (TAS), the first part of the Andrew Garfield starring Spidey franchise that came to an abrupt end this winter thanks to behind the scenes studio deals. Certainly, that film was too quick to re-spin the origin, and it was too bogged down by coincidence and a terribly bland villain with a very retro-plot. But… It was just about saved by excellent cast and crew. It was a beautifully and confidently shot film, but its release was unlucky, or silly, to coincide with the first Avengers film and the last of the Dark Knight trilogy. It featured a wonderful score by the late James Horner, while the chemistry between Garfield and the constantly impressing Emma Stone was a real highlight, elevating it beyond the gigantic Sam Raimi trilogy of ten years before as it left silly love triangle stuff to Superman films. Still, amid its quest for a convoluted background plot, it was clear TAS didn't quite know whether to ignore or embrace its illustrious predecessor.
Amid all of that, TAS may have been lucky to fall just $70 million or so behind the nearest Raimi film. It was still considered, in whispered tones, a bit of a disappointment, but there was never a question of stalling the franchise. And when the sequel emerged two years later, the battleground of the superhero film had moved on still further. Now Spidey studio Sony couldn't have anything other than the Marvel Cinematic Universe in its sights…
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
Looking at the four colour page, it's been mooted that only Spider-Man's gallery of rogues can rival Batman's. New York houses a huge and festering pile of madness for the web slinging one to crack jokes at. And while it's not ostensibly as dark as in Gotham, it's tinged with tragedy. And while Batman's foes often take their lead from the world of fairy-tale and literature to deal melodrama, so Spider-Man's often combine science with some kind of animal symbolism and human drama. You only have to take a look at the fan-baitingly cool scenes deep in the vaults of Oscorp Tower late on in this film to see that. The waiting tentacles of Doc Ock, the wings of the Vulture… They're instantly recognisable.
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Marvel: That Extra Limb… Where did it all go wrong for the Amazing Spider-Man?
By Jokermatt on June 23, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )
With a not inconsiderable haul of over $1 billion across two films, another of Spider-Man's cinematic personas bit the dust earlier this year, without even getting in Kraven the Hunter's sights … And it was all going so well, wasn't it?
On the day Hollywood lost the great James Horner, composer of first film's sublime score, it also gained a new Spider-Man in Tom Holland. So, just what happened to that famous spidey-sense? First, building up the Amazing Spider-Man.
NOT RENOWNED FOR HIS RETICENCE, SPIDER-MAN HAD LITTLE SAY IN THE MATTER AS INTANGIBLE CLOUDS FORMED ROUND HIM THAT HE COULDN'T PUNCH OR CATAPULT. Sony's well publicised struggles combined with box office below the Sam Raimi Spidey films of last decade cast the web slinger in a colder light than ever before. Along with Fox's X-Men and Fantastic Four, he was isolated against the growing dominance of the Disney run Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the year The Amazing Spider-Man (TAS) debuted the brand new Spider-Man, The Avengers ended Marvels' Phase One and elevated the series to billion dollar blockbusters. It was a whole different universe to the one Raimi's Spider-Man emerged to 10 years before. So, it was all the bolder that Sony attempted such a rapid re-origin.
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Cause for disappointment in what could be otherwise considered a major success.
There wasn't really a precedent for a reboot of that speed, not with those figures involved, so the industry couldn't help but squint a little. Batman Begins came closest in 2005, bringing a legitimate reboot to the Bat for the first time in 16 years. But then, Batman had two huge advantages: it came three years before Marvel's plans kicked into gear and; the Dark Knight's origins had never been fully explored on screen. Still, as subdued as that first film's $374 million was, its two sequels more than evenly matched the Marvel machine. In comparison, TAS took $750 million, a clear $70 million less than the first of Raimi's trilogy a decade before. That was cause for disappointment in what could be otherwise considered a major success. In part, it was unlucky too surface at the same time as The Dark Knight trilogy concluded with just over a billion dollars – and become the second best film about New York that summer.
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Batman at 75: Gotham City on Film II – Cracked Actor in the 21st Century
By Jokermatt on October 27, 2014 • ( 3 Comments )
The tale of a paved and cracked actor. As Gotham turns one of the most the famous fictional cities into a television character, a look at how the city that has Batman as its guardian has fared on screen since the tun of the century…
THE FIRST PART OF THIS RETROSPECTIVE TOOK A LOOK AT THE FICTIONAL CITY AS IT WAS PORTRAYED ON THE BIG SCREEN THROUGHOUT THE 20TH CENTURY. With a new century the hero was fast entering his seventh decade, so what could that mean for one of America's oldest cities? Well, the cinematic adventures of the previous decade had forced the bat glove, with a need to reboot and retune. It was time for something darker, edgier and less comic book. So, Warner Brothers turned to Christopher Nolan.
Bruce Wayne couldn't simply be a creation of his home town
It would be wrong to simply describe Batman Begins as more realistic, but its palette was instantly expanded to include it. No film had really touched the origins of Batman; the nearest stabs being 1989's freshly minted suit and Forever's trawling through childhood trauma. Starting with the discovery of the Bat Cave in the grounds of Wayne Manor, on the outskirts of Gotham's Palisades, Begins then takes us out of Gotham for long swathes. Bruce Wayne couldn't simply be a creation of his home town.
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Spek 2.x is a complete rewrite of Spek with Kotlin multiplatform support in mind. The DSL is also reworked into two distinct styles: specification and gherkin.
A dedicated migration section and the list of breaking changes is provided. If you need the 1.x user guide then it can be found here.
Stable builds are available at JCenter while development builds can be used by adding the following maven repository: https://dl.bintray.com/spekframework/spek-dev/.


As 2017 draws to a close, so does the availability of funds allocated for 2017 spending. The New Year brings opportunities to upgrade existing infrastructure, increase productivity through updated collaborative technologies and promote your brand through dynamic lobby displays and improvements to client-facing spaces.
Does your system provide connectivity for today's digital devices? Users have an expectation of utilizing a meeting space with plug-and-play technologies. Transitioning from outdated analog to digital capabilities is paramount to ensure this functionality. Does your system, for example, have connectivity for wireless, HDMI and mini display port?
Meeting spaces that are easier to use and more collaborative increase user adoption which, in turn, results in faster decision-making and greater productivity. In the trending open-office environment, huddle spaces offer a focused, collaborative meeting space for small group presentations and ad hoc meetings. Interactive collaborative displays, robust cameras that are soft codec-enabled (Skype for Business, Bluejeans, etc.), and wireless presentation connectivity promote efficient, productive meetings in these spaces.
Traditional conference rooms with audio and video-conferencing capabilities would benefit from these enhancements as well as an automated control system. Lighting scenes and motorized shades can also be integrated into the room's control for an improved user experience. If your room features an older projection system, an upgrade to a laser projector would offer a more engaging presentation along with a significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
Your lobby/reception area is your first opportunity to engage your customers or prospective employees and convey your brand. Dynamic digital signage can enforce your branding, promote your products and services and inform dwellers of important information and events. Innovative meeting spaces in these client areas make a lasting impression.
Hands-on Experience Centers are a great way to engage clients through various interactive displays and immersive technologies. Architectural features in these environments are accentuated by inspired mosaic displays and exceptionally designed lighting for the ultimate customer experience.
Proven to increase worker productivity in today's open office environments, sound masking eliminates noise distractions. It also adds privacy of enclosed meeting and office spaces from common areas, rendering speech unintelligible.
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Vote Sets Up Gome for Further Battles
By Laurie Burkitt
Updated Sept. 28, 2010 12:01 am ET
BEIJING—Gome Electrical Appliances Ltd.'s shareholders rejected a bid by imprisoned company founder Huang Guangyu to unseat the company's chairman but left Mr. Huang as the largest shareholder—all but ensuring further battles over the prominent Chinese retailer's future.
The Gome vote was a pivotal event in China's corporate history. Gome Chairman Chen Xiao appeared on a live video feed Tuesday during the company's shareholders meeting in Hong Kong.
Stockholders on Tuesday narrowly rejected his resolution to replace Chairman Chen Xiao with Mr. Huang's younger sister. But shareholders supported his bid to prevent the company from issuing new stock equal to 20% of shares outstanding, which would have diluted Mr. Huang's holding. The decision maintains Mr. Huang's 32.47% stake in the company.
The vote was a pivotal event in one of the most brutal boardroom fights in China's corporate history. But it is unlikely to end the uncertainty surrounding the company built by Mr. Huang, a 41-year-old, rags-to-riches entrepreneur serving a 14-year prison sentence for bribery and other illegal business practices.
"A shareholder who owns a 30% stake in the company is going to have a lot of control," said Fraser Howie, author of the book "Privatizing China: Inside China's Stock Markets." "I don't see how you could ignore him."
GOME's management on Tuesday said it was "delighted to have been given such a strong endorsement" and hopes to "maintain ongoing smooth and effective communication" with Mr. Huang. GOME (roughly pronounced gwa-may in Mandarin) said that should it need to raise capital in future, management will seek shareholder approval to issue new shares. Mr. Chen wasn't available for comment.
"I am regretful not to have won on both accounts," Mr. Huang said through a spokesman. In a written statement, the founder said he and his family "intend to remain active and involved shareholders" and remain convinced that "the company has strayed from the path of profitable growth."
Mr. Huang's lawyer, Zou Xiaochun, and the founder's sister, Huang Yanhong, represented him at the shareholder's meeting. He lost the vote on ousting Mr. Chen by a 4% margin and won the vote to prevent the share issuance by a 10% margin.
A Gome appliance store in Beijing
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Ahead of the vote, shareholder advisory firms Glass Lewis & Co. and Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. announced their support for Mr. Chen, who took charge after Mr. Huang was taken into police custody in late 2008. Mr. Chen steered the company through the immediate crisis and then enlisted Boston-based private-equity firm Bain Capital LLC as an investor. Bain, which won three seats on GOME's board Tuesday, now owns a 9.98% stake in the company. Bain wasn't available for comment. Mr. Chen also brought in consulting firm McKinsey & Co. to chart a new strategy for China's second-largest retailer by number of stores.
Mr. Huang had criticized his protégé, Mr. Chen, for mismanaging the company, saying that by not expanding operations he allowed competitors to gain ground. Mr. Huang also criticized Mr. Chen for involving international businesses in the company.
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START: Generator Hostel Mitte, Oranienburger Str. 65, 10117 Berlin.
FINISH: momos, Chausseestraße 2, 10115, Berlin.
THE WORKOUT: 19:15pm run and bootcamp workout. This is a workout advertised as running - but not the boring kind. Midnight Runners is Reebok's international run club and community in London, New York, Barcelona and of course Berlin - and their sessions are running dynamo. Each week they bring a free bootcamp to the city that mixes up a 10k run with body-weight exercises at stops along the Spree run route, all set to pumping music. Post work-out there are also drinks to re-hydrate and dehydrate (whatever your vibe is) to meet the awesome people you've just been sweating next to properly. This Wednesday (12th September) expect the drinks to be flowing more than usual as MyCrew Midnight Runners Berlin celebrate their first birthday. Sign up to the session before-hand via the My Crew app to book your spot. These bootcamp runs are weekly so if you can't make it this Wednesday, there's always next week!
Pro tip: Keep an eye-out for their special midnight run events (hence the name) that they host throughout the year.
BONUS: There's an opportunity to grab a few drinks with fellow runners when you get back to the hostel.
THE FOOD: DUMPLINGS. And bloody good ones at that. MOMOS offering is totally organic and all about quality and sustainability which we love. Their thing is home-made dumplings (a.k.a. pillows of joy) with various vegan and veggie fillings and dips. Some of the best fillings include "Spinach- sheep cheese", "Pumpkin chickpea" with crunchy carrot, lemon zest & fried onion and "Broccoli shiitake tofu". Often dips are a make or break for a meal. And these are definitely make. The "Mitho" spicy tomato dip with ginger and chilli is a must-try - its got the right amount of spice. Otherwise you can't go wrong with the traditional "Soy Sesame". The final step is deciding whether you want your dumplings classically steamed or crispy pan-fried. You'll be surprised how quickly you can get through a plate of these babies. Post-run opt for the medium order (fourteen dumplings with two fillings and one dip). If you're starving (we don't blame you - you've just run a 10k after all) then the large gets you eighteen dumplings with three fillings and two dips. Smaller appetites just after a quick snack there's an eight dumpling option. If you're craving something sweet then there's also "Sweet momos" - ten little pan-fried banana dumplings served with cinnamon & maple syrup that hit the spot. If you've had enough of dumplings by now then there's also a "Pecan choc brownie".
THE PRICE: MyCrew's runs are all free. Post-run drinks at Generator are around €5 for wine and €4 a beer. Momos: small snack option is €5.90, medium €8.50 and large €10.90. Sides like edamame, green beans and crunchy sprouts (because #hashtag health) are between €3.90-3.60.A beer here is €3.50, wine €4.90 and smoothies €5.50. "Sweet momos" dumplings are €5.90 and "Pecan choc brownie" €3.20.
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Q: UIDocumentInteractionController, No File Extension but UTI How do I send a file to a different App knowing which UTI the App supports? Lets say the file has no file extension, but I happen to know the UTI of the file.
I tried the following:
// target is a NSURL with the location of the extension less file on the system
// knownUTI is a NSString containing the UTI of the file
    UIDocumentInteractionController* dic = [UIDocumentInteractionController interactionControllerWithURL:target];
    [dic retain];

    dic.delegate = self;
    dic.UTI = knownUTI;
    [dic presentOpenInMenuFromRect:CGRectZero inView:superController.view animated:YES]

It shows the supported App, however, if I select it, it won't switch the App. The delegate calls the
- (void)documentInteractionController:(UIDocumentInteractionController *)controller willBeginSendingToApplication:(NSString *)application

but
- (void)documentInteractionController:(UIDocumentInteractionController *)controller didEndSendingToApplication:(NSString *)application

is never called and the Application is never switching.
The target App exports its UTI in the following:
    <key>CFBundleDocumentTypes</key>
    <array>
        <dict>
            <key>CFBundleTypeIconFiles</key>
            <array/>
            <key>CFBundleTypeName</key>
            <string>Migration DocType</string>
            <key>CFBundleTypeRol</key>
            <string>Shell</string>
            <key>LSHandlerRank</key>
            <string>Owner</string>
            <key>LSItemContentTypes</key>
            <array>
                <string>com.mycomp.customstring</string>
            </array>
        </dict>
    </array>

...

<key>UTExportedTypeDeclarations</key>
    <array>
        <dict>
            <key>UTTypeConformsTo</key>
            <array>
                <string>public.data</string>
            </array>
            <key>UTTypeDescription</key>
            <string>My custom UTI</string>
            <key>UTTypeIdentifier</key>
            <string>com.mycomp.customstring</string>
        </dict>
    </array>

As this did not work, I also tried adding a custom extension. Still, it would not work in this way. When adding the custom extension to the file I hand over to the DocumentInteractionController and it works. However, the list of applications shows all other applications supporting the same file extension regardless of the UTI type I supply.
Say I declare 2 UTIs in 2 different applications:
App1 with UTI1: com.mycomp.a  with extension .abc
App2 with UTI2: com.mycomp.b  with extension .abc

When handing the file to the DocumentInteractionController, and setting the UTI to com.mycomp.a it will also show App2 as a possible application being able to handle the file.
I defined a UTI with extension in the following manner:
<key>UTExportedTypeDeclarations</key>
    <array>
        <dict>
            <key>UTTypeConformsTo</key>
            <array>
                <string>public.data</string>
            </array>
            <key>UTTypeDescription</key>
            <string>My UTI Type</string>
            <key>UTTypeIdentifier</key>
            <string>com.mycomp.a</string>
            <key>UTTypeTagSpecification</key>
            <dict>
                <key>public.filename-extension</key>
                <string>abc</string>
                <key>public.mime-type</key>
                <string>application/abc</string>
            </dict>
        </dict>
    </array>

I would really appreciate your help, I'm kind of stuck.
So, again the question: How do I send a file to an App with known UTI either without extension or having the same extension as other files of which I don't want to show the applications as choice in DocumentInteractionController?
Thanks

A: I found a solution to this problem. However, I think it is not a very good one.
During testing I found out that when leaving the file extension away, the UIDocumentInteractionController will show the applications depending on the UTI I specified. When sending the file to the target application nothing would happen. I concluded that I need an file extension to do the final sending.
My approach was to modify the URL property before the file is sent to the target application and supply it the same file but with a file extension the target application accepts. Nevertheless, my application just crashed. I profiled it with Instruments and found that the problem was due to UIDocumentInteractionController overreleasing some proxy object.
I also saw that the final overrelease was in a method called _invalidate of UIDocumentInteractionController(Private) category was called which released the object.
As categories cannot be overridden by other categories I decided to swizzle the category method with my own implementation checking if the URL was containing a file extension or not and either redirect the call to the original _invalidate method or just do nothing.
The following codes shows what I did:
#include <objc/runtime.h>

@interface UIDocumentInteractionController(InvalidationRedirect)

-(void)_invalidateMY;
+(void)load;
void Swizzle(Class c, SEL orig, SEL newSEL);
@end

@implementation UIDocumentInteractionController(InvalidationRedirect)

void Swizzle(Class c, SEL orig, SEL newSEL)
{
    Method origMethod = class_getInstanceMethod(c, orig);
    Method newMethod = class_getInstanceMethod(c, newSEL);
    if(class_addMethod(c, orig, method_getImplementation(newMethod), method_getTypeEncoding(newMethod)))
        class_replaceMethod(c, newSEL, method_getImplementation(origMethod), method_getTypeEncoding(origMethod));
    else
        method_exchangeImplementations(origMethod, newMethod);
}

-(void)_invalidateMY{
    @synchronized(self) {
        if(![[[[self.URL lastPathComponent] componentsSeparatedByString:@"."] lastObject] isEqualToString:@"extension"]) {
            [self _invalidateMY];
        }
    }
}

+(void)load
{
    Swizzle([UIDocumentInteractionController class], @selector(_invalidate), @selector(_invalidateMY));
}

@end

This code exchanges the original _invalidate method with _invalidateMY, resulting in every call to _invalidate calling _invalidateMY and vice versa.
The following code shows how I handle the UIDocumentInteractionController:
  // create a file without extension
  NSString *fileName = @"myFile";

  NSArray *paths = NSSearchPathForDirectoriesInDomains(NSDocumentDirectory, NSUserDomainMask, YES);

  NSString *documentsDirectory = [paths objectAtIndex:0];

  NSURL* target = [NSURL fileURLWithPath:[NSString stringWithFormat:@"%@/%@", documentsDirectory, fileName]];

  if([[@"THIS IS JUST A TEST STRING" dataUsingEncoding:NSUTF8StringEncoding] writeToURL:target atomically:NO]) {
      NSLog(@"file written successfully");
  }else {
      NSLog(@"Error.. file writing failed");
  }

  UIDocumentInteractionController* dic = [UIDocumentInteractionController interactionControllerWithURL:target];
  [dic retain];
  dic.delegate = self;

  // set the UTI to the known UTI we want to list applications for
  dic.UTI = @"com.mycomp.a";

  [dic presentOpenInMenuFromRect:CGRectZero inView:superController.view animated:YES];

And this code shows the UIDocumentInteractionController's delegate method which exchanges the URL:
- (void)documentInteractionController:(UIDocumentInteractionController *)controller willBeginSendingToApplication:(NSString *)application
{
    NSFileManager *fileMgr = [NSFileManager defaultManager];
    NSError *error;
    NSURL* newTarget = [NSURL URLWithString:[NSString stringWithFormat:@"%@.extension", controller.URL]];
    // rename file to file with extension
    if (![fileMgr moveItemAtURL:controller.URL toURL:newTarget error:&error] && error) {
        NSLog(@"Error moving file: %@", [error localizedDescription]);
    }
    @synchronized(controller) {
        //exchange URL with URL+extension
        controller.URL = newTarget; //<- this results in calling _invalidate
    }
    NSLog(@"%@", [NSString stringWithContentsOfURL:controller.URL encoding:NSUTF8StringEncoding error:nil]);
}

This solution works, but in my opinion it is a dirty hack, there must be a better solution.


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Q: CreateOrUpdate in Wordpress the laravel framework has a handy function that is called updateOrCreate().
How can I do something like this in wordpress, whereas Flight is the model in laravel and could be replaced by $wpdb:
$flight = Flight::updateOrCreate(
    ['departure' => 'Oakland', 'destination' => 'San Diego'],
    ['price' => 99, 'discounted' => 1]
);

Does something like this also exists for $wpdb?
I appreciate your replies!

A: If I'm not too badly mistaken, I don't think there's a similar method in $wpdb. replace, https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/classes/wpdb/#replace-row, is kind of like that, but not quite as sophisticated I believe.
You probably need to build a helper function for that yourself, which wraps update, insert and a bit of logic together. Or use query method with custom sql string as suggested here, WPDB Insert or if exists Update.


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Facebook is reportedly looking to acquire a major cybersecurity firm following a massive breach that compromised data from 30 million accounts.
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The social media giant, after a preliminary review, says the hack was likely carried out by spammers, according to The Wall Street Journal, not a state-sponsored attack as some had feared.
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