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Hot is the water in the kettle, although not actually steam, that would be invisible.

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The game is as follows: You may change [I]up to two[/I] (2) letters in the given example by either: [LIST] [*]adding one\two letters [*]removing one\two letters [*]adding one letter, removing one letter[/LIST]Example: [LIST=1] [*]Ruin [*]Rain[/LIST]I will begin: [B]Flume[/B]

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I've just started a class to learn automation testing via Selenium. I'm using Firefox 61.0.2 (64-bit) I'm noticing a possible bug; not something major, but something that prevents efficiency: When attempting to load a saved project into the IDE via Open Project or through drag-and-drop, it does not load. Usually …

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When I submit a form and the page refreshes the password and password confirmation values are being displayed in the address bar. Why is this? Can anyone explain this and give me an idea how to suppress this behavior? Please see attached screenshot. Thank you in advance! ![pass12.jpg](/attachments/large/0/f9784f8c4ab7d06aef077fb0ecdc4988.jpg "align-center")

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(Mod: if this is not the appropriate area for this post, please move. Thanks.) I am attempting to Find and Replace text in an Excel 2016 spreadsheet. For example, I'm searching for the following URL in the spreadsheet: https://sample.com/user Upon located this URL in the spreadsheet, I want to replace …

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Before I get into the specific issues, I want to provide some other details: - Normally, I work on a live, paid server (even in dev); I realize that is not advised, but it is a bad habit I developed over the years. I've tried using Xammp, but do not …

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I've been reseraching the best way(s) to store both ipv4 & ipv6 ip addresses. Simply put, so far there seems to be much debate as to how to do so properly ranging from storing them as varchar or in a binary format. I'm really not sure at this point. I …

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I have recently been using XAMPP for dev. Although I'm new to XAMPP, the recent issue sprung up surprisingly, the simple script running a day before. The script is just being used to test the ability to capture/display an IP address; this will later be used in a larger project: …

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I am searching for the logical Python logical operator "or"; While C++ is: 1 || 4 (using pipes) I assume Python would simply be "or", as in: 1 or 4 Or something like this: if var1 == "image0.GIF" or "image1.GIF" or "image2.GIF": varValue = 10 Is this syntax for Python …

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I am attempting to properly install and run a Ruby script. I have not worked in Ruby for some time and am not sure what I'm missing; it worked perfectly in the past (on a work machine.) I am receiving the following error message: **<Main> undefined local variable or method …

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I want to collect basic user information when they land on an index page, such as: IP Country City State Zip Code I've looked into sites such as ipinfo.io that offer a service regarding these details, but think it may be easier to collect the same info via PHP. From …

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An odd thing I've never seen or had occur in all the years of web dev: The other day I got some code from Git-Hub and added it to my index page. I decided not to use the code and removed it. I then noticed that the Git-Hub favicon image …

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I am attempting to transfer all content from a Win10 machine to a Win7 machine. They are connected via a cable. I go through the steps to allow them to recognize one another; I transfer one, small text file to test it. On the Win7 machine, the other machine (Win10) …

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I am currently working on using Javascript arrays to swap images for rollover buttons. This was working perfectly for one build about a week ago. That is, I am working on something else now and tried to use the same code that worked for this - it's broken now; -A …

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I am working on developing a simple site, optimizing for mobile. I am using jQuery at this time to render basic, rollover buttons using image-swapping. The issue I am having involves using **multiple**, different buttons; for example, 3 buttons, different images for each (one "on" image, one "off" image for …

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I am using a template to learn more about fluid design My main confusion at this point regards how structure and size is defined. For example in the CSS, there is a header tag; but the actual area of the header/banner is not defined. Or is it? I cannot figure …

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Hello, To begin, I am a registered member but have not been here in awhile - I have misplaced my login credentials and must post anonymously. I recently purchased a new laptop and am cleaning up my old one and giving it to a friend. This older laptop runs Windows …

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I apologize if I asked this question before - I may have. I am hearing two sides to this issue: 1. .php files WILL display in a web browser 2. .php files will NEVER display in a web browser I find this very confusing. I am watching video tutorials and …

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Hello. A section of what I am developing for my site requires the User to select an avatar for their account. 1)Instead of using visible radio buttons I have decided to allow the actual avatar image to act as the radio button for selection. I am receiving various results based …

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Note from Vegaseat: Please do not clutter the 'Starting Python' sticky with questions, read: http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/post104844-2.html I have deleted your entry here and answered your questions in the regular Python Forum at: http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/post283596-1.html

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I die and my energy becomes one with the Gods/Godesses/Non-Terrestrial Scientists, pure energy reformed in a new dimension, eternally. In the mean time, I practice the ancient ways as an advanced Mammal may. Our finite brains cannot understand or express the details. Cave paintings on French, stone walls, Plato and …

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Hello. I am working on a form with multiple text-entry boxes and I am using jQuery to give messages to the User for each field. So far every field works correctly except for the last field, "Company": When a User enters any text the message should disappear, behaving like the …

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Hello. I am currently attempting to convert my inline-css for text boxes into classes for my external style sheet; I thought of using class selectors but do not fully understand some aspects of them. An example I found online: ` <!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <style> .center { text-align: center; color: …

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Hello. This is probably something very simple that I am missing (Or something that I have done wrong), but upon filling in and validating all fields of the form and pressing the "Register" button nothing happens; Usually the page would reload as if the form had been submitted. The code …

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Hello. I am rebuilding a registration page and the accompanying form. I am at a point of implementing jQuery for password validation. It will not validate nor does it give error messages. I have researched this on other sites but nothing so far seems to work at all. Please see …

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Hello, I am experimenting with implementing jQuery to validate my form (I hired a programmer one year ago to do this but it seems she made a mess of it so I am attempting to rebuild it.) I have multiple fields in my form and I wish many of them …

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Hello, I am wanting to collect the IP address of anyone that visits my site and submits a form (Saving it to my DB). I have been researching this and have found the following: ` <?php if (getenv('HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR')) { $pipaddress = getenv('HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR'); $ipaddress = getenv('REMOTE_ADDR'); echo "Your Proxy IP address …

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Hello, I am currently using bound parameters in regards to user input on my form. I have read about escape strings also and thought of using both together. Is this possible and, importantly, is it necessary considering I am already using bound parameters? I would like to use both. Thank …

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Hello. I have one field on my submission form which is for the User's zip code. Originally I had it set to int(5), but when I submit my form with a five digit zip code it only stores 4 of the characters, omitting the first digit. Example: On the form …

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Hello, I have just attempted to update my database login page to MySQLi and also use prepared statements but upon submitting a form I receive the error "Access denied for user 'admin'@'localhost' (using password: NO)". I have been researching this before posting this here but have only come across sites …

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I posted earlier today about converting my MySQL to MySQLi - Upon further research I came across the following, Prepared Statements. It seems that this may be a good way to go but I am a bit confused about how to implement it. I am simply taking User-entered data from …

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I do not know if this has already been adressed or if it just me, but I find the insertion of code into a post in a proper manner using the current method to be quite convoluted. Honestly, I believe it is a malformed feature and could be made and …

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Hello. I am beginning the process of coverting all of my MySQL to MySQLi. I have been doing much research on this but find it a bit confusing. I have two questions at this point regarding the matter: 1) What does it exactly mean to "escape" a string and where …

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I am issues involving the CSS for my HTML index page. I will be honest, I did not write all of the mark-up/code so now I am in discovery/repair mode and find myself a bit lost in regards to the external CSS file. I have gone over and over it, …

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There is an issue with a page I am developing that I just noticed. Please take a look at the page: http://redlinedown.com/index700.html# On the top, black panel bar, notice "Log In | Register" in blue > Select this link and watch as the bar opens and drops down. When it …

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Hello: I am getting a parse error while running a file on my server on my home machine: Parse error: syntax error, unexpected end of file I have been researching this for a few hours now but have had no results to overcome this error. In the editor it is …

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Hello. I am having a small problem involving a text label not displaying correctly over a field. It was fine until about a week ago; I believe I must have changed something and now I do not remember what I did that is causing this error. The State text label …

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Hello. I have one question. I have a form which I wish to clear all fields upon refresh/reload (*except one field*). Using onload and onunload, all fields are cleared but I need to retain one field upon a User doing this action. Is there a method where I can perhaps …

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I am working on a project and have been doing some research. One thing I have noticed are tutorials calling for saving the index file in .php. I tried this and when loading the file, the result is a blank page. I do not understand why people are suggesting this …

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I have been cleaning up my server of useless files - I double-checked each file to make sure it was definitely unneeded, so nothing I removed is causing this issue. This is the bug; It involves a form: * I filled out a form and submitted it to the DB …

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Hello. I am attempting to add a Google reCaptcha to my form. This form is located on an .html page, but I am reading documentation that states I should rename the page with a .php suffix. I did this and reloaded the page and, obviously, nothing was displayed at all. …

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Hello. I am beginning the process of implementing password encryption for User's on my future site (The site is not live or available yet). I have been reading up on hashing passwords and storing them in the database. **My question are as follows**: * I believe it has said that …

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Hello. This is a multi-part question. I have researched each aspect of it before posting here, but I am posting this in case anyone may point out something I might have over-looked. * I am building a profanity filter to be used upon submission of a form - I assume, …

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I am recieving a notice(s) multiple times when running a file: Notice: Undefined index: Telephone in C:\xampp\htdocs\demo\nest_Demo_thrasher.php on line 111 Notice: Undefined index: eMail in C:\xampp\htdocs\demo\nest_Demo_thrasher.php on line 112 I have researched this and the ways to solve it. Most ways involve isset it seems, but none of my code …

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I am working with two seperate files which contain similar code - One throws a parse error for an identical line, the other does not. I do not understand why this would be. **The error on the file that will not run is**: Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '2' (T_LNUMBER) …

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I am beginning what appears to be the daunting task of securing all of my code from injections, XSS, etc. I have been reading about some of it and it is a bit overwhelming. I just wanted to come here and ask for experts' advice on the main things I …

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