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Q: asp mvc change row color in table upon click, one at a time I have created a table in ASP MVC and populate it with data from a database.  I have alternating row colors using the following code:
<% if (count % 2 == 0) { %>

<% } %>
<% else { %>

<%  } count++; %>

each class has a different background color.  So what I want is this to happen.  When a user goes to the page, they will see the table w/ alternating row colors and when a mouse hovers over every row, that row in question changes color.  When they select a row, the row changes to a different color and stays, even after the mouse has gone beyond the scope of the row (so onmouseout doesn't function).  Now I wrote a very Javascript functions for my old website which used gridviews and I don't think that they will work in this case (at least without some modifications).  How would I go about accessing a table's rows through Javascript and doing what I need to get done?
Edit: I added the :hover into the CSS and that works (in FF, not in IE6) in the sense that the clicked row doesn't lose its background color after the mouse leaves the scope of that row.  But the last hurdle is that I need any row to change to its original background color when a new row is clicked, because at the moment, each row highlights, but doesnt de-highlight.

A: You can do it using some jquery
$("table tr:even").addClass("offeven″);

Add some CSS deceleration for instead of using onmouseover
.offeven:hover, .offodd:hover

Maybe a better cross-browser solution is mentioned in this post:
jQuery Alternating Gray Rows in a Table, and Highlight Table Row Mouseover Example


Four Destinations Records President and artist Liam Sturgess has just premiered the official music video for his song "Tuesday Afternoon".
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Q: Is this index on a table necessary? I have a table with 5 indexes in SQL server. I'm aware of the fact that indexes affect inserts so I'd like to keep them to the minimum. I definitely need the first four indexes (as seen in the below sample).
However, I'm note quite sure if the last index (TimeSubmitted) is absolutely necessary - note that there is already CliendId+TimeSubmitted index.
The only reason why it is there is to make  purging of expired rows from the table more efficient - or at least this is what my intention is. The purging job will be scheduled to run once a day - most likely at night.
There could be hundreds of thousands of records in the table at any given time.
Stored proc to purge the table:
CREATE PROCEDURE uspPurgeMyTable
(
    @ExpiryDate datetime
)
AS
BEGIN
    DELETE FROM MyTable
    WHERE TimeSubmitted < @ExpiryDate;
END

Table (non relevant columns omitted):
CREATE TABLE MyTable (
    [ClientId] [char](36) NOT NULL,
    [UserName] [nvarchar](256) NOT NULL,
    [TimeSubmitted] [datetime] NOT NULL,
    [ProviderId] [uniqueidentifier] NULL,
    [RegionId] [int] NULL
) ON [PRIMARY]

CREATE NONCLUSTERED INDEX [IX_MyTable_ClientArea] ON [dbo].[MyTable]
(
    [ClientId] ASC,
    [RegionId] ASC
)WITH (STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, DROP_EXISTING = OFF, ONLINE = OFF) ON [PRIMARY]

CREATE NONCLUSTERED INDEX [IX_MyTable_ClientPrinter] ON [dbo].[MyTable]
(
    [ClientId] ASC,
    [ProviderId] DESC
)WITH (STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, DROP_EXISTING = OFF, ONLINE = OFF) ON [PRIMARY]

CREATE NONCLUSTERED INDEX [IX_MyTable_ClientTime] ON [dbo].[MyTable]
(
    [ClientId] ASC,
    [TimeSubmitted] ASC
)WITH (STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, DROP_EXISTING = OFF, ONLINE = OFF) ON [PRIMARY]

CREATE NONCLUSTERED INDEX [IX_MyTable_ClientUser] ON [dbo].[MyTable]
(
    [ClientId] ASC,
    [UserName] ASC
)WITH (STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, DROP_EXISTING = OFF, ONLINE = OFF) ON [PRIMARY]
GO

CREATE NONCLUSTERED INDEX [IX_MyTable_TimeSubmitted] ON [dbo].[MyTable]
(
    [TimeSubmitted] ASC
)WITH (STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, DROP_EXISTING = OFF, ONLINE = OFF) ON [PRIMARY]

A: Yes, the IX_MyTable_TimeSubmitted index will be beneficial for the purge process you described.  Since the purge is based on the TimeSubmitted column only and none of the other indexes start with that, the best SQL Server would be able to do is use them in an index scan.
As with any indexing, there are trade-offs between read and update performance.  You should measure your read, insert, and purge performance with and without the additional index to see what provides the best response time for each situation.  Batch processes such as the purge that run overnight may not be as time sensitive as inserting or reading in your particular scenario.

A: If you are concerned about performance, you should take a different approach, partitioning.  A reasonable place to learn about partitioning is the documentation.
A partitioned table stores each partition in a separate set of files.  These are invisible to users of the database, in general.  However, if you want to drop old data, you can just drop a partition.
This not only eliminates the need for the index.  It also eliminates the need for the delete.  And, dropping a partition is much more efficient than deleting, because there is much less logging.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United can use their noted PSG comeback as motivation to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final second leg.
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Barcelona has progressed from 39 of their 41 European ties in which they won the first leg away from home – the exceptions were against FC Koln in the 1980-81 UEFA Cup, and against Metz in the 1984-85 Cup Winners' Cup.


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After doing an exhibit a month for the last year, I am very much in need of a hiatus. It has been a great year, but it is time to get back to my own painting, which has suffered quite a bit while running a gallery. I plan to take two months off, and then will offer four shows a year, which I am already excited to do. We will also host events and have occasional pop-up shows, so watch this space and follow us on Facebook!
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I guess it's possible but I'd say the biggest concern for the BR area is straight line winds and large hail. The models are hinting at the line bowing out right around the EBR, Iberville, and Ascension areas and if that occurs, look for numerous wind damage reports from those areas.
Latest HRRR has numerous super cells developing and tracking across SW and south central LA between 9 PM and 3 AM.
What the current timing on this? I'm asking specifically about Lafourche Parish.
Edit: Ha. NDG posted as I was typing this out. I'm concerned about the morning school commute.
If there are numerous supercells out ahead of the line then the line won't be more than just a heavy rain maker for us. They're going to take away all the energy from the line.
Not necessarily, the line could still produce damaging winds in excess of 60+ mph, in the bowing segments of the line across a widespread area.
Relieved that this wont effect trick or treat for us in Lafourche. But going to be a bit anxious trying to sleep tonight with a severe weather threat.
Enhanced risk expanded to include north shore and New Orleans. Hatched area expanded to include Baton Rouge and the north shore.
Right there with ya, cajungal. We're in WBR, and it's going to be tough to sleep tonight.
Based on the timing of this storm, I am thinking that schools need to cancel tomorrow or start with a late arrival.
Only schools that need to cancel tomorrow are those that happen to get hit by a tornado. Late start by an hour or so, yes. But not cancel the whole day.
Also, with this expansion eastward, looks like I'll have my weather radio on all night. Probably will set my alarm for 4:30am to get up and watch as well. I HATE tornadoes. Absolutely hate them with a passion and don't want to be caught off guard.
I was thinking late start would be smart.
Looks to be bad too for school commute. Luckily my son's school is only a few minutes up the road.
My husband and younger son are about six minutes from school (he teaches there). My older son isn't that far from school, but he rides the bus, so it's not a straight shot. And I cross the I-10 bridge in Baton Rouge to get to work. Not crazy about any of that happening if it's blowing up a storm.
We'll see if schools go for a late start. WBR schools were the absolute last in the area to close when the 2016 flood was going on (we didn't flood, but still got lashings of rain), so I'm not real confident.


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Boy Scout Stranded In Wilderness For 37 Hours, Ate Bugs And Bark To Survive
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Joshua Gill Religion Reporter
July 30, 2018 5:52 PM ET
A Boy Scout who was rescued after being stranded in the Wyoming wilderness for 37 hours said he ate ants and bark to help him survive.
Volunteer searchers found 13-year-old Garrett Hunter of Draper, Utah, at 10:15 p.m. Sunday night after the search officially stopped due to rough terrain and darkness. The group of volunteers happened to make camp near the spot where Hunter stayed in hopes that staying in one place would allow people to find him quicker. (RELATED: Mormon Church And Boy Scouts Ending 105-Year Partnership)
He told rescuers that, in addition to making a fire, he ate ants and bark to help him preserve his limited food supply, as he did not know how long he would remain stranded.
"He didn't like bark so much, but the bugs weren't too bad," said Sublette County sheriff's Sgt. Travis Bingham, according to The Associated Press. "He had trouble starting a fire with the fire starters staying lit. He improvised, using bug spray with his lighter even though his mom told him not to and did get a fire that one night."
Hunter, who has Asperger's Syndrome, became separated from his troop at 9:30 a.m. Saturday during the group's hike out of a 50-mile backpacking trek when he went off the trail to go to relieve himself. He had a water filter, a sleeping bag, part of a tent and some food.
Searchers combed the wilderness from Saturday afternoon to Sunday night with the aid of helicopters and dogs. When the search was suspended at 7 p.m., one group of volunteers decided to make camp by a lake. They found Garrett on a ledge overlooking the lake after hearing him yell "help" when one of them called out his name.
Authorities said that Hunter did everything right to survive his circumstances and to give searchers a better chance of finding him, especially deciding to stay in one place.
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Category Archives: Science
Updating our Views on Nature and How to Save it
June 11, 2019 Ethics, Humanities, Public Lectures, Science, Science and Society, UC San Diegoculture, environmental science, ethics, policy, uc san diegoUCTV
What is nature? What does it mean to preserve, or save it? Science writer Emma Marris says one common definition of nature in North America is the way any given place was before European explorers arrived and began changing the landscape. Therefore, saving nature would mean returning the land to how it was before their arrival. But, she says that idea is flawed because there are countless examples of land management by indigenous people: relocating useful plants to new environments, creating systems to manage rainwater, and clearing land for crops. And, human impact on the environment goes back much more than a few hundred years. Marris notes that pretty much anywhere you look, there is evidence of major changes with the arrival of humans – in particular, the extinction of large land mammals like the woolly mammoth.
Today however, the planet is largely tailored entirely to human existence. Nearly 40% of the ice-free surface of the earth is agriculture. Domesticated livestock far outweighs wild animal life. Species have been moved around, in some cases wreaking havoc on ecosystem. And of course, there are growing impacts of climate change – even hitting places on the planet where humans have never lived.
Marris argues that in order to effectively conserve nature, we have to change our perception of what nature means. She says her old way of thinking, that nature was a pristine untouched and unchanged place didn't match reality, because if left alone, all places will change. So, she came up with new definitions, including the idea of resource-intensive land management to keep certain culturally important lands as unchanged as possible, and also the idea of novel ecosystems where uncontrolled landscapes have transformed themselves.
With this updated understanding of what nature is, Marris proposes an updated take on conservation. She suggests dividing land into three different styles of management: restoration, innovation, and observation. In her exciting and hopeful talk at UC San Diego, Marris goes on to give concrete examples of how these strategies have worked, and might continue to work around the world.
Watch — The Future of Nature: Conservation in the Anthropocene with Emma Marris – Institute for Practical Ethics
CARTA at 10
May 23, 2019 Anthropogeny, Evolution, Science, UC San DiegoAjit Varki, Alyssa Crittenden, Anne Stone, anthropogeny, CARTA, Daniel Geschwind, David Perlmutter, Evan Eichler, James J. Moore, Joe Henrich, Katerina Semendeferi, Kristen Hawkes, Margaret Schoeninger, Patricia Churchland, Sarah Tishkoff, Terry Sejnowski, Tetsuro Matsuzawa, William KimbelUCTV
More than 20 years ago, a small group of La Jolla academics began periodic meetings for transdisciplinary discussions on explaining the origin of humans – anthropogeny – an effort which has blossomed into an international intellectual collaborative organized by UC San Diego and the Salk Institute as the Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny – CARTA.
At the formal opening of CARTA just over 10 years ago a group of CARTA leaders and advisors attempted to "define the agenda." Since then, much additional relevant information has emerged, and an expanded group of experts now revisits the agenda by addressing the following questions on a broad array of selected topics: What do we know for certain? What do we think we know? What do we need to know? How do we proceed?
Effectively, this is a whirlwind tour of many, but not all, approaches to anthropogeny.
Browse more programs in CARTA 10th Anniversary: Revisiting the Agenda
May 16, 2019 Food Production, Gardening and Agriculture, Global Warming and Climate Change, Health and Medicine, Public Health, Science, The UC Wellbeing Channel, UC San DiegoBerry Good Food Foundation, climate change, farming, global warming, thought leaderUCTV
"When you talk about diversity of the soil, human beings we carry our soil with us. And we give that a very fancy term which is all the rage these days which is 'microbiome.' And as we see microbes diminishing in the soil, we are also seeing the same things happen in ourselves," says Kelli Gray-Meisner, RDN.
Super blooms, extreme weather, fires, insects, and human health, these seemingly separate things impact each other – for better or worse. Join a panel of experts as they tease out the relationships being built and destroyed by climate change. They also share how we as individuals can work to limit negative impacts and create positive outcomes.
Watch — Climate Change: What it Means for Our Agriculture & Our Health – Future Thought Leaders Series Presented by the Berry Good Food Foundation
California Seaweed
May 7, 2019 Green Science and Technology, Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series, Marine Bioscience, Marine Science, Oceanography, Science, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diegoclimate change, Scripps oceanography, seaweedUCTV
Kelp cutters once harvested tons of the nearshore kelp off the San Diego County coastline, producing additives for your ice cream, beer and pharmaceuticals.
And of course, anyone who has had a California Roll or a bowl of miso soup is familiar with the centuries-old use of Nori.
But now Scripps researchers are working to uncover other value from the ubiquitous red, green and brown algae that thrives in our waters, even exploring the use of seaweed to reduce methane produced by dairy cows – and perhaps even improving their health and productivity.
Join Scripps Oceanography's Jennifer Smith and entrepreneur Brant Chlebowski as they tell the story of their collaboration on applied aquaculture research that has sparked the formation of the California Seaweed Company.
Watch — Food, Feed and Climate Change – Emerging Opportunities for Shore Based Seaweed Aquaculture
Eavesdropping on Whales
April 23, 2019 Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series, Marine Bioscience, Marine Science, Oceanography, Science, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, Women in ScienceGoldie Phillips, Scripps oceanography, whalesUCTV
Since ancient seafarers first heard the strange calls of whales, humans have been fascinated by their meaning – from Flipper's clicks and trills to the long serenades of Humpbacks. Inhabiting the dark ocean depths, whales use sound in many different ways – from feeding to navigating to finding friends and family.
Join postdoctoral scholar Goldie Phillips for a captivating look into how scientists use whale calls to study whale populations.
Watch — Eavesdropping on Whales: How Whale Calls Inform Science


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Home » $500-$1000 » JOROTO X3 Silver Indoor Cycling Bike
JOROTO X3 Silver Indoor Cycling Bike
JOROTO X3 Silver
300 lbs 45 lbs Friction,
felt-pad Time,
Goals,
In the second part of 2018, JOROTO has released a new version for their X3 indoor cycling bike. The newer JOROTO X3 features a slightly different frame construction, improved sturdiness, a heavier flywheel, and a better console. In this post, we're going to cover the "Silver" model, but there is also a red/black model, and a blue/black model. Also, in case you're curious about the older version, you can view it here.
Assembled dimensions: 50.4L x 20.8W x 46.8H inches (128L x 53W x 119H cm)
Assembled weight: 121 lbs (55 kg)
Flywheel weight: 45 lbs (20.4 kg)
Supported weight: 300 lbs (136 kg)
Handlebars: 4-way adjustable
Seat: 4-way adjustable
Drive mechanism: Belt
Resistance: Friction
Fitness meter: Time, speed, distance, calories, goals
As we've mentioned above, the new JOROTO X3 Silver features a slightly different frame construction. It is made of thicker steel tubing and the longitudinal parallel base bars are slightly curved upward. This results in a greater sturdiness for the frame and improved aesthetics. As a general idea, the bike is designed to support just about any spin workout.
The JOROTO X3 Silver is a little bit larger than other cycling trainers, such as the Ancheer B-3008. It is approx. 50.4″ (128 cm) long, and 20.8 (53 cm) wide. Plus, you will have to allow at least two feet of clearance all around it, for safe access and usage.
With the frame fully set up, this exercise bike is fairly heavy. Its net weight is approx. 121 lbs (55 kg), which is more than three times the weight of the average road bike. This being said, its transport and assembly may require two people; but on the other hand, all this weight is reflected in its overall stability. You can be sure that the unit won't rock or wobble even if you perform the most demanding spin workouts.
The bike's stability is improved by its four adjustable stabilizers. These have rubberized pads which provide an excellent grip to the floor, preventing the unit to slide over and also protecting your floor from scratches. Plus, its front base has a set of transport wheels which facilitate its relocation once you have completed your workout. By leaning the bike on its front wheels, you won't be using more than half of its total weight.
As the title suggests, the bike's paint finish is silver. The only exceptions are the tubes of the seat and handlebars which have a chrome finish. The bike's paint finish is corrosion-resistant and chip-resistant, but even so, the unit is made for indoor use only. If used outside moisture can eventually corrode its bolts or other parts.
Seat and handlebars
The JOROTO X3 Silver is equipped with a spin seat. This seat does not have air cell cushioning; however, its top is made of high-density foam, being fairly thicker at the rear for more comfort. It's also contoured and has a center groove to improve breathability during seated workouts and better positioning.
The seat is four-way adjustable (up, down, front, back). Its upright post offers multiple adjustment notches, while its horizontal slider also offers several inches of travel. This being said, it can accommodate users with an inseam between 28″ and 36″ (71 – 91 cm), or in other words, users between 5'2″ and 6'5″ (157 – 196 cm). It's also rated for a user weight capacity of 300 lbs (136 kg), a bit more than the 280 lbs (127 kg) of the previous X3 model.
One last aspect that we have to mention here about the seat regards its attachment system to its slider. It is a standard attachment point with a bolt and collar which allows the seat to be easily removed if needed. Also, in case you have to replace it, compatible saddles are widely available.
The JOROTO X3 Silver features a multi-grip handlebar with a long and curved up, loop aero bar in the middle. The aero bar is directly welded to the main handlebar and cannot be removed. Also, the whole handlebar assembly is coated with a layer of rubber foam in order to provide optimal comfort and a secure grip.
Just as the seat, the handlebar is four-way adjustable. However, its post and slider offer a shorter adjustment span. Both the handlebar and the seat feature large knobs, easy to grip and turn. Therefore, the adjustments are done with ease; in less than a minute, you can calibrate the bike to fit your size perfectly.
The JOROTO X3 Silver features a belt drive system. It uses a heavy-duty poly-v belt designed to last for many years of use. There are quite a few advantages with regards to a belt drivetrain. For example, the pedaling motion is extremely quiet and the belt generates considerably less vibration than a chain. This contributes to the overall smoothness of the ride. Plus, there is no lubrication hassle; a belt drive does not require any periodic lubrication.
The bike is equipped with a heavy-duty crankset as well. As we've mentioned above, its weight capacity is 300 lbs (136 kg) and this stands for its cranks and pedals as well. Differently put, even if you're close to 300 lbs, you should still be able to pedal while standing up and perform any spin workout.
The included pedals are made of metallic alloy. They have adjustable toe cages allowing you to perfectly secure your feet on them and provide an extra thrust if needed. They do not have SPD elements for spin shoes, but on the other hand, their threads are standard (9/16″). Therefore, compatible options are widely available.
One last important element to mention here is the bike's flywheel. As we've mentioned above, it's slightly heavier than for the previous X3 bike. It weighs 45 lbs (20.4 kg), up from 40 lbs (18.1 kg). As opposed to other spin bikes, such as the Spinner P3 for example, the X3 Silver does not have a perimeter-weighted flywheel. But nonetheless, due to its weight, it still produces a very consistent momentum and a smooth pedaling motion, great for any spin workout and interval training.
The bike's drivetrain and its flywheel allow reverse pedaling. However, when pedaling in reverse, the bike retains its resistance. In other words, you cannot coast on it and if you pedal in reverse, the flywheel will also spin in reverse. Being able to backpedal can be a plus as you can alternate regular pedaling with reverse pedaling in order to diversify your workouts.
This JOTORO exercise bike has a standard friction resistance system. It consists of a felt brake pad attached to the turn-knob on top of the main tube of the frame. By turning the knob clockwise, the brake pad applies more friction to the flywheel which results in an increased pedaling difficulty.
Evidently, the bike's resistance adjustment is done manually. Therefore, the included bike computer does not play any role in the resistance adjustment. Also, the bike does not need to be connected to a power source.
The tension knob does not have any pre-determined resistance levels marked on it. You simply turn it until you get a satisfying pedaling difficulty. Basically, you can tighten it until you can barely pedal.
The tension knob integrates a spring which allows it to be used as an emergency brake. You can press it down in order to quickly stop the flywheel from spinning. This may actually be necessary as the pedals continue to spin for as long as the flywheel is spinning.
Exercise meter
The bike includes a fitness meter featuring a 4-window LCD display. It tracks time, distance, speed, and calories burned. Each metric is shown in its own window so you don't have to use a Scan mode to rotate them. The meter does not have a pulse reading function though. There are no pulse sensors on the bike, and the unit does not have an internal HR receiver. Therefore, it does not work with HR transmitters.
The meter unit does not have preset programs, nor it has Bluetooth connectivity. It's also not compatible with any online fitness apps. However, it still offers target settings for time, distance, and calories. This being said, you can select goals for these metrics and it will show how much you have completed from each goal, notifying you when you complete each goal.
The unit is really easy to use. It has three buttons, Set, Mode, and Reset. The Mode button allows you to enter its setup, the Set button is for setting goals, while the Reset button clears all the values on the console to zero.
As we've mentioned above, the bike does not need to be connected to a power source, but the bike computer does need two AA batteries as a power source. It starts up when you begin pedaling, but also has a sleep mode to which it will enter after a few minutes of inactivity on the bike.
The main frame of the bike along with the brake, flywheel, and drivetrain, comes pre-assembled. However, you still have to connect the base bars, the seat, the handlebars, the pedals, and the exercise meter. This shouldn't take more than 30 minutes, though. It's far from being a complicated task. Plus, the provided manual offers very clear assembly instructions and a basic set of tools is also included.
For maintenance, the belt does not require any lubrication. The brake pad may need a bit of silicone lubricant especially if it squeaks when in contact with the flywheel. Other than this, it is recommended to wipe the sweat from the frame after your workout and periodically check for loose bolts and parts.
Sturdy frame, similar to light-commercial bikes;
Aesthetic design;
Adjustable stabilizers on both bases;
Transport wheels on the front base;
Superior micro-adjustability – 4-way adjustable seat and handlebars;
Foam-padded, contoured seat for optimal comfort;
Multi-grip handlebar covered by rubber foam for optimal comfort;
Standard friction resistance;
Balanced, 45 lbs flywheel for a consistent momentum;
Heavy-duty crank, able to support any user up to the maximum listed weight, in upright pedaling position;
Durable, metallic alloy pedals with toe cages;
Smooth and quiet belt drive;
Fitness meter included – it can track time, speed, distance, and calories;
Goal settings on the fitness meter;
Little assembly required;
Little maintenance required.
No bottle holder;
The JOROTO X3 Silver is a heavy-duty indoor cycling bike made for spin workouts. It is equipped with a manual friction resistance system, a heavy flywheel, offers superior micro-adjustability, and also includes a fitness meter with target functions for time, distance, and calories. Although it's not advertised or sold as a commercial grade bike, it definitely has the sturdiness and features of at least a light-commercial one. It's perfect for high-intensity cardio workout, interval workouts, leg strength and stamina improvement, and of course, for weight loss. It's not exactly one of the most affordable trainers, but it's definitely a great alternative to a commercial spin bike.
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An Israeli organization has minted a coin bearing President Donald Trump's image to honor his decision to move the American embassy to Jerusalem.
The Royal Air Force proudly took to the skies over Israel as the Jewish state celebrated its 70th birthday with a dramatic flypast.
Hundreds of IDF reservists were called up for service on Thursday morning by accident, the IDF Spokesman's Office said.
U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his fellow Israelis on the country's 70th anniversary, saying the United States has "no better friends anywhere" than Israel.
Officials said a large-scale terror attack planned for Independence Day had been averted after security officials arrested a Palestinian at a checkpoint in the northern West Bank on Wednesday with a "powerful explosive device" stashed in his truck.
Iranian Army Ground Forces commander Brig.-Gen. Kiumars Heidari has warned that Israel can no longer threaten the Islamic Republic.
The two terror attacks in the past seven days in Mevo Dotan and Jerusalem's Old City, which claimed the lives of three Israelis in total, naturally put defense forces across the country on high alert ahead of the coming Passover holiday, but doubly so in the capital.
The outgoing head of Military Intelligence issued a stern warning to Israel's enemies against launching attacks on Israel during the upcoming holiday season, amid increasing tension on the country's northern and southern borders.
UNESCO has no say on the Jewish people's connection to Israel, Education Minister Naftali Bennett said Wednesday morning in response to the vote by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization two days earlier to reject Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem.
Needless to say, my picture with Steve Bannon — with the whiteboard of campaign promises and priorities in the background — seems to be the tweet heard around the world.
WASHINGTON — The United States rejects the "biased" and "counterproductive" UNESCO resolution passed Tuesday that suggested Israel has no sovereign claim to Jerusalem, a spokesman for the U.S. Mission to the United Nations said.
Israel urged UNESCO's 58-member Executive Board not to promote "fake" history by approving on Tuesday a Palestinian-backed resolution that rejects Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem.
The Times of Israel reports: Thousands of Arab Israeli protesters marched in favor of a "right of return" for millions of Palestinians on Thursday, as Israel celebrated its 68th Independence Day.
Jerusalem Day: Anti-Israel Protest in Sacramento; Fun in L.A.
Approximately a dozen pro-Palestinian protesters held up flags and used drums, megaphones and other loud instruments to protest against the state of Israel outside a celebration of Jerusalem Day in Sacramento's Raley Field. A similar celebration in Los Angeles proceeded peacefully and without disruption.
Iran has sought to take advantage of a discord between the military and political wings of Hamas, with hopes to further expand Tehran's sphere of influence into the thick of battles between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group.


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Q: asp .net mvc postdata always 0 in controller I have very simple code (asp .net mvc c#) but just couldn't make it work. The companyId is always zero, while the booleans are returning correctly. My postdata is class called SomeObj with the ff properties
public bool isSomeBoolean1 { get; set; }
        public bool isSomeBoolean2 { get; set; }
        public bool isSomeBoolean3{ get; set; }
        public int CompanyId { get; set; }

js:
var formData = formModule.createFormData(containerSelector + someContainer, false);
        formData.append("companyId", $("#myCompanyId").val());

        var promise = baseAjaxWithUpload('/SomeController/SomeAction', 'POST', formData).execute();

        promise.done(function (operationStatus) {
            if (operationStatus.isSuccess) {

            }

        });

The boolean properties returns correctly according to my input in form, but not CompanyId. I have tried wrapping it in JSON.stringify, made the companyId string type, put it back to int but parseInt(CompanyId) before passing. I also made the "CompanyId" to "companyId" but nothing worked.
I made sure that the formdata has value coz I typed in console formData.get("CompanyId") or formData.get("companyId") when I changed it to that spelling, both have values, but turns to zero in the controller.
I have also tried doing this:
var data = {
            CompanyId: $("#myCompanyId").val(),
            isSomeBoolean1 : true,
            isSomeBoolean2 : true,
            isSomeBoolean2: false,

        }

 var promise = baseAjaxWithUpload('/SomeController/SomeAction', 'POST', JSON.stringify(data) ).execute();

all booleans are passed correctly in controller just like formData, but not companyid. it always is 0;
this is my controller that uses it.
[HttpPost]
public ActionResult SomAction(SomeObj  someObj )
{

}

I have also tried isolating the issue by adding a property called CompanyIdString with type string, then put hardcoded values like this formData.append("companyIdString", "test"), and tried to peek the value thru get, and it has, but that string returns null in controller. I also tried upper case spelling.
I mean I have been passing companyId all over the app, and never had a problem until now. What am I missing?

A: You can try to use application/x-www-form-urlencoded content type in the AJAX call:
var data = {
        CompanyId: $("#myCompanyId").val(),
        isSomeBoolean1 : true,
        isSomeBoolean2 : true,
        isSomeBoolean2: false,

    }

 $.ajax({
 url: 'myUrl',
 type: "POST",
 contentType: 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded',
 data: data,
 success: function (result) {
     console.log(result);
 }

});


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Biografia
Di famiglia dotata di ampia cultura e fortemente schierata contro il regime fascista, si unisce appena sedicenne alla Resistenza italiana con un deciso spirito attivista, fatto che gli costerà un arresto e la breve reclusione nel carcere di San Vittore. La passione per la filosofia lo porterà a laurearsi nel 1953 all'Università degli Studi di Milano con Antonio Banfi; dopo l'insegnamento in licei come l'Alessandro Racchetti di Crema e il Filippo Lussana di Bergamo e diverse pubblicazioni di saggi e articoli su riviste come "Il pensiero critico", "Rivista di filosofia", "aut aut", "Rivista critica di storia della filosofia" e "Nuova Corrente", ottiene la cattedra di Filosofia Morale II dell'Università degli Studi di Milano nel 1971 e la mantiene ininterrottamente fino al pensionamento, avvenuto nel 2000.
Fu figura di spicco nella riflessione esistenzialista novecentesca: egli può essere infatti considerato il portatore del pensiero di Jean-Paul Sartre in Italia, traducendo e curando numerosi testi del filosofo francese per editori quali Mursia e Il Saggiatore. Oltre che al pensiero sartriano, Fergnani dedicò molte riflessioni al marxismo occidentale e ad autori come Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Marc Bloch, lo stesso Marx, Lukács e Althusser, tenendo inoltre corsi universitari su Martin Heidegger, Emmanuel Lévinas, Henri Bergson. Alle lezioni tenute da Fergnani, Massimo Recalcati dedica parole estremamente rilevanti, con le quali esprime al meglio le caratteristiche e il lavoro del professore: «Lezioni che apparivano ai nostri occhi come piccoli diamanti: Essere e tempo di Heidegger o L'essere e il nulla di Sartre diventavano incredibilmente vivi, pulsanti, straripavano dalle loro cornici prestabilite per entrarci dentro. La parola del professore sapeva scuoterci scuotendo i testi che commentava» . Collaborò e strinse amicizia con Fulvio Papi, Pier Aldo Rovatti e Remo Cantoni, figure anch'esse di estrema rilevanza nel panorama filosofico italiano. Le sue ceneri sono in una celletta al Cimitero Maggiore di Milano. Molti dei suoi scritti su riviste e inediti sono stati pubblicati postumi dall'editore Farina di Milano

Opere principali
Marxismo e filosofia contemporanea, Cremona, Padus, 1964
Antonio Gramsci. La filosofia della prassi nei «Quaderni del carcere», Milano, Unicopli, 1975
La cosa umana: esistenza e dialettica nella filosofia di Sartre, Milano, Feltrinelli, 1978
Mondo, esistenza, trascendenza nella filosofia di Karl Jaspers, Milano, Unicopli, 1980
Jean-Paul Sartre: la scoperta dell'esistenza, prefazione di Massimo Recalcati, Milano, Feltrinelli, 2019

Bibliografia
Il gesto e la passione. Sull'insegnamento di Franco Fergnani, Milano, Farina Editore, 2017. ISBN 978-88-942213-7-4
Massimo Recalcati, Il Sartre di Franco Fergnani, "Doppiozero", 1 ottobre 2019; Breve ritratto di un maestro: Franco Fergnani, "Doppiozero", 10 novembre 2019

Note

Antifascisti italiani
Professori dell'Università degli Studi di Milano
Sepolti nel cimitero maggiore di Milano
Studenti dell'Università degli Studi di Milano
Traduttori dal francese all'italiano

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Epimactis metazona is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1908. It is found in Sierra Leone.

The wingspan is 25–26 mm. The forewings are white with the second discal stigma grey and with a narrow silvery-grey fascia close before the termen, dilated towards the costa but not quite reaching it. The hindwings are white.

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Moths described in 1908
Epimactis
Taxa named by Edward Meyrick


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Taste -Pleasantly refreshing, hay-like and slightly bitter.
Walentyna is just one of the many wild collectors who gathers our stinging nettle by hand (without gloves!). Typically, she rides her bike into the fields near her home in a small town in Poland. She finds a good spot and strolls through the meadows gathering nettle. She strips the leaves off the stem, then brings them to her home where she carefully dries them in her attic-a clean, dry place specifically used for herbs. She is part of a collector network that has been using the premiums they earn from wild collection to improve their quality of life.
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A state-funded grant program open to South Carolina residents who are first-time undergraduate students with demonstrated need. They must be enrolled at least half time in a degree-granting program and maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Students should apply for financial assistance by November 1 to be considered for the next academic year.
Annual Limits: Money is awarded on the basis of the lowest expected family contribution (EFC) from the FAFSA each year.
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Archer Fellowship Program Alumni Profiles
Gaven Norris
Fall 2009 Archer Fellow
Internship: NAACP Washington Bureau
B.A. Political Science; May 2011
Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University
J.D.; May 2014
Attorney/Owner at The Norris Law Office
Assistant County Attorney for Upton County - previous
"The Archer Fellowship Program has given me the courage to dream big, follow my dreams, and make an impact in whatever community I call home.
Q & A with Gaven
Please tell us about your current position.
I am a former prosecutor and trial lawyer who litigates civil matters in West Texas, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. My boutique law firm specializes in family law, will and estate planning, and commercial/business law, where we represent businesses in the oil and gas industry with their legal matters.
Please tell us more about your Archer Fellowship Program internship.
As an NAACP intern, my main responsibility was working on the NAACP's policy position regarding the proposed Affordable Care Act, a.k.a., Obamacare. It was my job to research the proposed legislation, highlight the pros and cons, and draft the proposed position of the NAACP in-favor-of or against the ACA. I traveled with and assisted the Director of the NAACP Legislative Bureau, weekly, to meetings on The Hill, Congressional hearings, and meetings with the conglomerate of civil rights organizations headquartered in the D.C. area. I also traveled with the President of the NAACP, Ben Jealous, as an advance man as he met with political and business leaders in D.C.
What has been your general career path?
After graduating from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, I attended law school at Thurgood Marshall School of Law. While in law school I interned as an in-house legal intern for British Petroleum (BP), ExxonMobil, and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. After passing the bar, I worked as prosecutor in the County Attorney's office in West Texas while building my private practice. I left the County Attorney's office in 2017 and worked full time in private-practice, where I run a busy litigation firm. I also serve on several community boards, including the Odessa Police Department Police Training Advisory Board.
How has your experience as an Archer Fellow influenced your career path and goals?
Undoubtedly, I am only a lawyer today because of my Archer Fellow experience. I was unsure whether I would go to law school. However, each time I accompanied the Director of the NAACP Legislative Bureau, a high profile lawyer in D.C., to a meeting, he would list all of the reasons why I should go to law school and list all of the good things I could do in the world with a law degree. He would then introduce me to other civil rights leaders who would encourage me to do the same. It was his chats and influence that helped shape my decision to attend law school. But for the Archer Fellowship, I would not be a lawyer today. The Archer Fellowship Program has given me the courage to dream big, follow my dreams and make an impact in whatever community I call home.
What did you value the most about your Archer Fellowship Program experience?
What I value the most about my Archer Fellow experience is the exposure to a wide variety of people and places through my internship with the NAACP Legislative Bureau and the opportunity I was granted to work directly with the President of the NAACP. Those experiences created life-long professional networks, friendships and mentors.
What do you value the most about being an alumnus?
Aside from the prestige that the name "Archer Fellow alumni" carries with it and the many doors that this name has opened for me as an Archer Fellow alumnus, I have benefited greatly, personally and professionally, from the assistance of other Archer Fellow alumni, some of whom I didn't know well, but just because we are part of the "Archer Family," they were willing to assist. This is the value of being an Archer Fellow alum, or a part of the "Archer Family."
What is your favorite memory as an Archer Fellow?
My favorite memory is a tie between Dr. Swerdlow's class at the Lincoln Memorial and the class discussion of whether Lincoln was a great president because he "freed slaves" versus his personal indifference towards ending slavery in the United States, and standing in line with my housemates to eat at Eastern Market almost every Saturday morning.