Four will become three in the penultimate episode of Dancing With the Stars.
Grant Denyer will make his triumphant return as co-host. Back from a bulged disc, not even Denise Scott's innuendos could keep him from the ballroom floor.
On Monday's live show, the top four celebrities will once again perform two dance routines. One will be an encore dance genre that the judges want to see them perform once more but this time to a new song. Improvement is not only expected, it's mandatory.
The second will be a dance fusion; that is, two genres in one routine. The judges will be looking for equal percentage of each dance style in the performance but how this is split up will be up to the couples.
Prepare to be wowed with a rumba to The Jonas Brothers, a cha cha/quickstep hybrid to Miley Cyrus and a paso doble to Demi Lovato.
With only three celebrities able to progress to the Grand Finale on April 22, voting for your favourite dancer has never been more important. Log ontowww.10play.com.au for all the voting details.


Hope you're ready to die of laughter and come back to life way uglier because this week it's DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004)! We've got Joe Kwaczala and Assistant Professor of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience, Dr. Michael Harris. Learn how to survive the zombie apocalypse and much more!


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Dinosaur obsession leads to prehistoric wedding fun
Brendan and Samantha Warwick with their unusual wedding day "guests." Photo Contributed Geoffrey Sinclair
by kirsten.cunningham
Kirsten Cunningham
2nd Dec 2014 7:11 AM
WHEN Brendan Warwick was organising his wedding the only thing he could think about was dinosaurs.
"I knew they were going to make an appearance at the wedding," he said.
"The only question was how."
When he came up with the idea for a photo, he said it took a while to get everyone on board.
"My wife Sam was into it straight away and we planned to do it in the formal photo shoot," he said.
"Geoffrey Sinclair, the photographer, and some of the bridal party didn't get what I wanted straight away."
He said it took a bit of explaining that he wanted to pretend there was a 20 metre T-rex behind them, but in the end everyone had a good giggle and did what they needed to do.
"It was loads of fun," he said.
"When Geoff sent through the photos after our honeymoon in Phuket, I spent a week retouching it and making the T-rex as real as possible."
"Now that it's finished, it's the only photo everyone wants to see!"
HAPPY DAY: The weather was perfect when Samantha and Brendan Warwick celebrated their marriage with family and friends at the Yeppoon resort. Geoffrey Sinclair
The 27-year-old Rio Tinto worker is proud that his childhood obsession made his wedding unforgettable.
"I lived for Jurassic Park and still have all the DVDs," he said.
"When I was six, Arian Richards, the girl from the movie, went on holiday to Heron Island and I waited at the airport for her to arrive."
He asked her what it was like being in the tree with the brachiosaurus walking by, and she never gave it away that the scene was faked.
"I'll never forget that, it was unreal," he said.
"Up there with my wedding day as one of the best yet."
The couple married at the Mercure Resort, Yeppoon, in October.
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Stratospheric real estate prices are nothing new in Hong Kong, the world's priciest housing market. Home prices have soared by around 170 percent since 2009.
HONG KONG (CNNMoney) - At one Hong Kong apartment complex, it will cost you close to $1 million to just get your foot in the door.
Real estate agents in the city are asking potential buyers to stump up 7 million Hong Kong dollars ($900,000) to view a new batch of luxury condos, the latest example of the dizzying rise in prices in the world's most expensive property market.
The new complex offers sweeping views of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor and is located near the city's central business district. It was built by Sun Hung Kai Properties, Hong Kong's biggest property developer.
Real estate brokers told CNNMoney that the huge deposit (which is refundable) applies to 10 luxury apartments in the complex that are set to go under the hammer.
"This is an indication of how hot the market is here in Hong Kong," said Paul Zimmerman, director of think thank Civic Exchange and a district council member in the city. Prices have been fueled by years of low interest rates and money flowing in from mainland China, he said.
Prospective buyers for the luxury condos at the new complex, which is named Victoria Harbor, are expected to have deep pockets.
They have to be willing to buy at least two units and cough up the eye-watering deposit just for a 90-minute viewing session. Even then, they don't get to set foot in the actual apartments but have to make do with a mockup in a different part of the city.
What's more, paying the deposit doesn't guarantee they will actually get the apartments, as they then have to bid against other potential buyers.
The brokers declined to give estimates for how much the condos, which range from 1,200 to 1,600 square feet, are likely to sell for. But similar sized units in the same neighborhood sold this month for as much as 66 million Hong Kong dollars ($8.5 million), according to data from real estate agent Centaline.
A spokesperson for Sun Hung Kai said the viewing arrangement was "not uncommon" for high-end properties in the city, calling the apartments "rare and of high quality."
Stratospheric real estate prices are nothing new in Hong Kong. The city's housing was named the world's priciest housing market for the seventh year running in the latest annual study by public policy firm Demographia.
Home prices have soared by around 170% since the dark days of the global financial crisis in 2009, according to Centaline data.
But many inhabitants have been left out of the property boom in Hong Kong, which is known for its high levels of inequality. About 20% of Hong Kongers live in poverty, according to official statistics.


It's that time of year again. Mark and Ryan join us to discuss some of our favorite media from 2014. We share music, movies, TV shows, books, games, and a personal wild card. Check out the show and share your favorites in the comments!
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How to get a Refund from Google Play Store
By TWT / December 27, 2021 December 27, 2021
How to get Refund from Google Play Store
Today most people use Android phones. We have different types of apps installed on our android phones most of these apps are downloaded from a digital store called Google Play. These apps satisfy our required needs. Most of the apps on Google play are free but some of them are paid. Not just apps but Google Play store also provides movies, music, books, games, and audiobooks for download. Most of the content of the Google play store is free of cost. But some content needs money to download. You can pay this money by credit/debit card or by any other mode of online purchase available.
Sometimes we may purchase the app, game, movie, or any e-book or audiobook we don't need. It happens by mistake when the purchased item is not exactly what we wanted or it is not compatible with your phone. But there is no need to worry as you can request a refund from the Google play store. In this article, we will go on to discuss the methods to get a refund from the Google play store.
How to get Google play refund within 2 hours of purchase
If you download any paid game, app, or any other digital content from the play store. After downloading you realize that it is not the product you wanted. You can apply for a refund from the Google play store. It steps are as follow.
Step 1: Open the Google play store app
Step 2: Navigate to the app or game you purchased.
Step 3: as long as you are within 2 hours' time limit you will see a Refund button tap on it. A message will pop up that you want a refund and uninstall the app. Tap on yes. The above process works only if you apply for a refund in a first-time purchase if you do it a second time it will not work for you.
How to get a refund from google under 48 hours of purchase.
Even if you missed 2 hours time interval you can still get a refund from Google within 48 hours if you also missed 48 hours you have to contact the developer of the app then he will decide whether you are eligible for a refund or not which is even more tricky.
Steps to claim a refund within 48 hours of purchase:
open a web browser and sign in to your google account.
Scroll down to "Order History" and select the order you want to return
To the right of the order, click More.
Click o request a refund.
Complete the form and point out that you would like a refund.
You can get a refund by following the above process only by using a browser.
How to get refund from google play store after 48 hours of purchase
if you miss the 48-hour window you have to directly email the developer then he will decide whether you are eligible for a refund or not. To contact the developer you have to follow the following steps.
Open the Google play store app.
Tap the three horizontal lines at the top of the left to open the menu.
Select Account and under it select Order history
Tap on the app or game you want to return and select view.
Select send an email by scrolling down to the developer section.
In the email write a justified reason why you want a refund.
How to get refund for in-app-purchase.
The process of refund for in-app purchases is the same as mentioned above for 2 hours, less than 48 hours, and more than 48 hours.
How to get a refund for Google Play movies, TV shows, and books
You can get a refund for the purchase of movies and books also on the google play store. You can get a refund unless you have not watched a movie or read a book. The period of refund is different in different countries in India it is 7 days. You have to visit http:/play.google.com/store/account then you have to select "Order history" and to the right of the order, click o three vertical dots. Click "Report a problem" and fill out the form.
How long does it takes to get a google play refund?
The time taken by google to refund for your purchase on the play store depends upon the method of payment you selected at the time of purchase. If you use google wallet balance or Google play balance then google only takes 1 day to refund the amount back in your account.
If you use a debit/credit card or net banking then google may take 3 to 5 working days to refund you. If you want a full refund then you should take action as soon as possible if let time runs out of your hand so does your money.
Dos to get refund form Google play store.
Always use google wallet balance to purchase the app, game, or any digital product because it will make the refund process easy.
Remember time is money the more quickly you apply for a refund the chances of getting it are increased.
Provide a mobile number and email to link to your bank account to google play store.
While filling the form for a refund or sending an e-mail to the developer use polite language and express a genuine reason to get a refund.
Don't get a refund from the google play store.
Purchase an app without reading the app description and user review.
Don't purchase an app that is too expensive and notorious.
Don't provide google's wrong phone number or email id.
While requesting for a refund through e-mail or form doesn't provide details of Net-banking username and password or any confidential financial information.
FAQ:-
1. Which is the most ideal way of getting a refund for apps and games purchased on the google play store?
Ans: The most ideal way of getting a refund for apps and games purchased on the google play store is to apply for a refund within 2 hours of purchase.
2. How you can apply for a refund within 48 hours window?
Ans: You have to visit the play store website using a browser then under a link you have to fill a form for a refund.
3. If you missed the 48-hour window can you still apply for a refund.
Ans: Yes, but now you have to contact the developer via e-mail based on your justification for refund in an e-mail the developer will decide whether you are eligible or not for a refund.
4. What is the time period for a refund for a movie or book Does google play store?
Ans: In India, the time period is 7 days.


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Q: Web API with OWIN throws ObjectDisposedException for HttpMessageInvoker I am having some difficulties with OWIN in a ASP.NET WebApi2 setting. The first request after a restart results in the exception:

    [ObjectDisposedException: Cannot access a disposed object.
    Object name: 'System.Net.Http.HttpMessageInvoker'.]
       System.Net.Http.HttpMessageInvoker.CheckDisposed() +327456
       System.Net.Http.HttpMessageInvoker.SendAsync(HttpRequestMessage request, CancellationToken cancellationToken) +24
       System.Web.Http.Owin.<InvokeCore>d__0.MoveNext() +501
       System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.ThrowForNonSuccess(Task task) +99
       System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task) +58
       Microsoft.Owin.Host.SystemWeb.IntegratedPipeline.<RunApp>d__5.MoveNext() +187
       System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.ThrowForNonSuccess(Task task) +99
       System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task) +58
       Microsoft.Owin.Host.SystemWeb.IntegratedPipeline.<DoFinalWork>d__2.MoveNext() +185
       Microsoft.Owin.Host.SystemWeb.IntegratedPipeline.StageAsyncResult.End(IAsyncResult ar) +69
       Microsoft.Owin.Host.SystemWeb.IntegratedPipeline.IntegratedPipelineContext.EndFinalWork(IAsyncResult ar) +64
       System.Web.AsyncEventExecutionStep.System.Web.HttpApplication.IExecutionStep.Execute() +483
       System.Web.HttpApplication.ExecuteStep(IExecutionStep step, Boolean& completedSynchronously) +157

I believe the problem is caused by a long running task when its hitting the EF DbContext for the first time. All in all the first request is around 4-6000ms. After this first request there are no more exceptions.

I have reproduced the issue in a simplified form with a webapi project and the following OWIN startup (and no global.asax):
public class Startup
{
    public void Configuration(IAppBuilder app) {
        var config = new HttpConfiguration();
        config.MapHttpAttributeRoutes();

        // ---- simulate long running initialization code -------
        Thread.Sleep(3000);
        // ------------------------------------------------------

        app.UseWebApi(config);
    }
}

I add a controller:
[Route("api/test/number")]
public class TestController : ApiController
{
    public object Get() {
        return 42;
    }
}

When I request this the first request results in the exception.

A: This is an old question but a just spent hours trying to beat the ObjectDisposedException and just found a solution which this AspNetWebStack issue on codeplex helped me with:
When your owin web api should run in self-hosting environments you bind the web api config in the owin startup class
public void Configuration(IAppBuilder app)
{
    ConfigureOAuth(app);

    HttpConfiguration config = new HttpConfiguration();
    WebApiConfig.Register(config);
    app.UseWebApi(config);
}

If you intend to use IIS as host for your owin web api then bind the web api config in the global asax class
protected void Application_Start(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    GlobalConfiguration.Configure(WebApiConfig.Register);
}

This eliminated the ObjectDisposedException and my web api runs like a charm

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Antoine and Kenny Tyler are NCAA college basketball players, and Antoine is the star. Suddenly Antoine dies of heart attack and Kenny has to fill his shoes as leader of team. With some help from his brother, who returns as a ghost, Kenny leads the Washington team to its victory.
Actors: Marlon Wayans,
Marlon Wayans 23 July 1972, New York City, New York, USA
Kadeem Hardison,
Kadeem Hardison 24 July 1965, New York City, New York, USA
David Paymer,
David Paymer 30 August 1954, Oceanside, Long Island, New York, USA
Michael Michele,
Michael Michele 30 August 1966, Evansville, Indiana, USA
Kevin Dunn,
Kevin Dunn 24 August 1956, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Gary Jones,
Gary Jones 4 January 1958, Swansea, Wales, UK
Lorenzo Orr
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Q: How to get rid of screen tearing I have a 23" NEC IPS display and the nvidia 9800 gt video card. Even when I enable vsync in flash and games, I still get tearing--a line in the middle of the screen every few seconds or so.
Is the video card or the diplay causing the tearing? Would ugprading to a better video card, such as the nvidia gtx 650, fix the problem?
Issue occurs on both windows and ubuntu; currently running the latest Ubuntu with the latest nvidia driver version 310.

A: Tearing is usually caused by the video card outputting to many fps. While vsync is enabled make sure the game is registering it as the proper monitor speed.

A: If looks like a dark horizontal wavy lines, problems with power supply. If flicker individual points - is overheating memory.

A: You need to start testing things with replacement hardware, as using two different OS's and having the exact same result usually rules out software issues.
First, check all connections to ensure proper fit.
From there, move the monitor to a new system, try a different cable, try a different monitor with your system, etc.  That should hopefully help you determine if it's the system or the monitor.