“A typical wedding photo is affixed to door lift doors in a law firm. Unfortunately, every time the doors opened, the couple split up. But help was at hand for everyone in the same position as soon as they stepped into the lift: a sign showed the name of the law firm and which floor the office was on.”

Advertising Agency: DialogGroup, Frankfurt, Germany

via

lift-ldap
sample_lift_ldap

Some code cleanup …
Now it’s easier to create the user model object and customize it.

• The LDAPProtoUser defines now the ldapRoles SessionVar to get the user roles or groups.
  Also defines the rolesSearchFilter and rolesNameRegex to search and get the roles/groups.

  
  trait LDAPProtoUser[T <: LDAPProtoUser[T]] extends MegaProtoUser[T] {
      self: T =<
      /**
       * User Roles LDAP search filter
       */
      def rolesSearchFilter: String = "(&(objectclass=groupofnames)(member=%s))"
  
      /**
       * Regular expression to get user roles names
       */
      def rolesNameRegex = ".*cn=(.[^,]*),ou=.*"
  
      object ldapRoles extends SessionVar[List[String]](List())
  
      override def getSingleton: MetaLDAPProtoUser[T]
  
      object uid extends MappedString(this, 64) {
          override def dbIndexed_? = true
      }
  
      object dn extends MappedString(this, 64) {
          override def dbIndexed_? = true
      }
  
      object cn extends MappedString(this, 64) {
          override def dbIndexed_? = true
      }
  
      def getRoles: List[String] = {
          return ldapRoles.get
      }
  
      def setRoles(userDn: String, ldapVendor: LDAPVendor): AnyRef = {
          def getGroupNameFromDn(dn: String): String = {
              val regex = new Regex(rolesNameRegex)
  
              val regex(groupName) = dn
              return groupName
          }
  
          // Search for user roles
          val filter = rolesSearchFilter.format(userDn)
  
          val groups = ldapVendor.search(filter)
          groups.foreach(g => {
              ldapRoles.set(ldapRoles.get + getGroupNameFromDn(g))
          })
      }
  }
  
  
  

• The user model object only has to redefine the roles search (the ldap search sentence or implement a setRoles function to realize the custom search)

  
  class User extends LDAPProtoUser[User] {
      def getSingleton = User
  }
  
  object User extends User with MetaLDAPProtoUser[User] {
      override def screenWrap = Full(<lift:surround with="default" at="content">
                     <lift:bind />
      </lift:surround>)
  }
  
  

  Overriding default values …

  
  object User extends User with MetaLDAPProtoUser[User] {
      override def loginErrorMessage: String = "'%s' is not a valid user or password does not match"
      override def ldapUserSearch: String = "(&(objectClass=inetOrgPerson)(uid=%s))"
  
      override def rolesNameRegex: String = ".*cn=(.[^,]*),.*"
      override def rolesSearchFilter: String = "(&(objectclass=groupofnames)(!(cancellationdate=*))(member=%s))"
  
      override def screenWrap = Full(<lift:surround with="default" at="content">
                     <lift:bind />
      </lift:surround>)
  }
  

Now have to remove some unused imports

Here is the best 23 ways to annoy people in a lift! Hope you enjoy.

1)CRACK open your bag, peer Inside and ask “Got enough air
in there?”

2) STAND silent and motionless in the corner facing the wall without getting
off.

3) WHEN arriving at your floor, grunt and strain to yank the doors open,
then act as if you’re embarrassed when they open themselves.

4) GREET everyone with a warm handshake and ask him or her to call you
Admiral.

5) MEOW occasionally.

6) STARE At another passenger for a while. Then announce in horror: “You’re
one of THEM” – and back away slowly

7) SAY -DING at each floor.

SAY “I wonder what all these do?” And push all the buttons.

9) MAKE explosion noises when someone presses a button.

10) STARE, grinning at another passenger for a while, then announce: “I have
new socks on.”

11) WHEN the elevator is silent, look around and ask: “Is that your beeper?”

12) TRY to make personal calls on the emergency phone.

13) DRAW a little square on the floor with chalk and announce to the other
passengers: “This is my personal space.”

14) WHEN there’s only one other person in the elevator, tap them on the
shoulder, then pretend it wasn’t you.

15) PUSH the buttons and pretend they give you a shock. Smile, and go back
for more.

16) ASK if you can push the button for other people but push the wrong ones.

17) HOLD the doors open and say you’re waiting for your friend. After a
while, let the doors close and say “Hi Greg, How’s your day been?”

18) DROP a pen and wail until someone reaches to help pick it up, then
scream: “That’s mine!”

19) BRING a camera and take pictures of everyone in the lift.

20) PRETEND you’re a flight attendant and review emergency procedures and
exits with the Passengers.

21) SWAT at flies that don’t exist.

22) CALL out “Group hug” then enforce it.

23) When the lift is going down scream “we’re gonna die”

One of my favorite photographers is Jody Miller.  Here is a nice one from her website – RADIO

We went to The Grotto today with friends.  I got to borrow Brian’s wide angle lens and got this shot of an elevator that lifts token bearers to a garden sanctuary in the sky.

One of the requisites to start using Lift at my work, was to use LDAP authentification.
So i wrote a little module lift-ldap for that and a sample app, it was damn simple !

To use the module,

• 1. lift-ldap requirements in maven pom.xml

  
  <dependency>
      <groupId>net.liftweb</groupId>
      <artifactId>lift-ldap</artifactId>
      <version>1.0.0</version>
  </dependency>
  

• 2. Create the user object in src/scala/com/sample/model/User.scala

  
  package com.sample.model
  
  import scala.util.matching.{Regex}
  import scala.xml.{NodeSeq}
  
  // lift ldap
  import net.liftweb.ldap.{LDAPProtoUser, MetaLDAPProtoUser, LDAPVendor, SimpleLDAPVendor}
  
  import net.liftweb.common.{Box, Full}
  import net.liftweb.http.{S, SessionVar}
  import net.liftweb.mapper.{KeyedMetaMapper}
  
  object roles extends SessionVar[List[String]](List())
  
  class User extends LDAPProtoUser[User] {
      def getSingleton = User
  
      def getRoles: List[String] = {
          return roles.get
      }
  }
  
  object User extends User with MetaLDAPProtoUser[User] {
  
      override def screenWrap = Full(
  
      )
  
      override def dbTableName = "tmp_users"
  
      override def login : NodeSeq = {
          val groupNameRx = new Regex(".*cn=(.*),ou=.*")
  
          def getGroupNameFromDn(dn: String): String = {
              val groupNameRx(groupName) = dn
              return groupName
          }
  
          def setRoles(userDn: String, ldapVendor: LDAPVendor): AnyRef = {
              // buscamos o grupo do usuario
              val filter = "(&(objectclass=groupofnames)(member=" + userDn + "))"
  
              val groups = ldapVendor.search(filter)
              groups.foreach(g => {
                  roles.set(roles.get + getGroupNameFromDn(g))
              })
          }
  
          login(setRoles _)
      }
  }
  
  

  The User object has to provide a setRoles function to the LDAPVendor (when do login),
  so we can customize the way in which we retrieve the credentials from LDAP (from a group of names or a custom object)

• 3. Initialize the LDAP configuration in Boot.scala (src/main/scala/bootstrap/liftweb/Boot.scala)

  
  We can pass a properties file to the SimpleLDAPVendor
  SimpleLDAPVendor.parameters = () =>
              SimpleLDAPVendor.parametersFromStream(
                  this.getClass().getClassLoader().getResourceAsStream("ldap.properties"))
  
  or just manually :
  SimpleLDAPVendor.parameters = () => Map("ldap.url"  -> "ldap://localhost",
                                          "ldap.base" -> "dc=company,dc=com",
                                          "ldap.userName" -> "...",
                                          "ldap.password" -> "...")
  
  

• 4. A LoginUtils class (src/main/scala/com/sample/lib/LoginUtil.scala)

  To determine when the user is logged or have some credentials

• 5. Create the security rules in Boot

  
  
      LiftRules.dispatch.prepend(NamedPF("Login Validation") {
          case Req("group_required" :: page, extension, _) if !LoginUtil.hasAuthority_?("sample_group") =>
                  LoginUtil.redirectIfLogged("/login/group_not_allowed")
          case Req("login_required" :: page , extension, _) if (!LoginUtil.isLogged) =>
                  () => Full(RedirectResponse("/user_mgt/login"))
      })
  

And that’s it

THE PROMPT:
My Glass
THE SONG:
Thank You by Alanis Morissett
PRODUCT/TECHNIQUE:
Newspaper clipping

I finally got a chance to try out Studio Calico’s new collection “Home Front”. I also used it to do this month’s challenge from Gutter Girlz. Although I am not quite sure I mean what’s written in the journaling, at least not just yet, I’m trying, every day.

I am so oober excited about this one-day retreat coming up in December! If this isn’t just what you need to get things going, I don’t know what is! The part that gives me butterflies is that 2 people have already registered and I haven’t sent invites out yet! 2 people may sound like a low number, but not when there’s only 10 spots. I want us to be able to talk to one another, listen and learn as well as ask questions from the guests who are sharing their time and really maximize on that intimate setting… that’s why only 10 spots are available. I really want you to come! Not for me, but for you! The registration is $125, and believe me, this isn’t something I’m making a dime on. The cost totally encompasses the wide range of services, activities and goodies you’ll get! So get lifted with me! 2010, New Skin. Luke 5:27-29. ~Victoria

Made this a month ago, but seems I have forgotten to upload it here.

Also, leave a comment if you would like a 20% off voucher from Two Peas in a Bucket. First come, first serve

Did an upper body lift today,

6×8 pullups, assisted at 0,2-3,3-4,4-5,6-7,7,8-9
6×8 assisted dips at 0,0,0,2,4-5
3×10 Cord thing to work on throwing motion strength at 2
3×10 Bicep curl to Military press with 20,20,17.5 in each hand
3×10 Straight arm raise to the front and to the sides at 12.5 in each hand

In other news, i’ve gained 1.5 pounds

One thing I miss here in the mountains is the bay.  Not much I can do about it, but when I look at these old pictures from when I worked in Richmond it makes me sad.

I started my off season lifting Friday. I did lower body Friday and upper body today. During the early part of this off season I’m going to do less lifts, but work harder on more productive lifts. For example Friday, I only did squat, straight leg dead lifts, and calf raises. I did 5×10 on both squat and dead lift and 3×15 for calf raises. Today for upper body I did bench, biceps, a shoulder routine and then dips and pull ups. I’m also taking Ethan’s advice and I’m going to try to avoid isolating muscles on machines. I’m going to try to do more natural movements when I lift. I’ll keep updating as I get into more routines.

Did upper body

6×10 pullups with assist after the first one: 3,5,7,8,8
5×10 dips with assist after first 2: 4,6,8,8
5×8 bench press at: 65,75,85,80,75. I got to 4 on the 85 and 5 on the 80 and second set of 75
3×10 Pulldown triceps at level 3
3×10 Curl to Military Press at 15 in each hand
3×10 Straight arms to the front and to the side with 10 in each hand
2×10 Forearm curls at 10 on each hand

Awesome. Next week I’m gonna increase most of my weights to see how it feels. I hope I am getting stronger

To configure the correct SMTP server to be used by Lift (if you can not use localhost), you can adapt the Boot-class (/src/main/scala/bootstrap/liftweb/Boot.scala):

Add two imports:

import _root_.javax.mail.Authenticator
import _root_.javax.mail.PasswordAuthentication

And add a few lines to the boot method:

// Mail relay setup
// Enable TLS support
System.setProperty("mail.smtp.starttls.enable","true");
// Set the host name
System.setProperty("mail.smtp.host", "whatever.example.com")
// Enable authentication
System.setProperty("mail.smtp.auth", "true")
// Add authenticator to Mailer
Mailer.authenticator = Full(new Authenticator {
override def getPasswordAuthentication = new PasswordAuthentication("username", "password")
})


… pentru că ştie să râdă frumos şi inteligent de fiecare dată când o dau în bară.

… pentru că atunci când arde două pungi de orez cu legume îmi spune sincer: „Ştiu ce am greşit. Data viitoare o să îmi iasă perfect.”

… pentru că are răbdare să aştepte până Facultatea de Psihologie va avea rampă.

… pentru că speră că i se va recunoaşte titlul de „psiholog pentru cei cu nevoi speciale”. Practica a făcut-o deja cu  sora mai mare.

… pentru că iubeşte rozul şi viaţa.

… pentru că merge înainte când liftul e stricat.

… pentru că e a mea şi pentru că e ea.

… pentru că împlineşte 19 ani

La mulţi ani, Olivia!

Bagi Dua

Suatu hari terjadi kerusakan  lift di sebuah kantor perusahaan asing yang megah. Untuk itu, dipanggillah 3 kontraktor dari 3 negara untuk memperbaiki lift tersebut, yaitu kontraktor Amerika, Jepang, dan Indonesia. Setelah meneliti kerusakannya maka inilah estimasi biaya perbaikannya:

(Kontraktor Amerika): “Setelah dilihat kerusakannya maka estimasi biaya perbaikannya adalah $5,000.”

(Kontraktor Jepang): “Setelah saya kurangi cost yang gak perlu maka biaya perbaikannya adalah $ 2,500.”

(Kontraktor Indonesia): “Gini… setelah saya check biayanya gak kurang dari $7,500.”

Karyawan perusahaan: “Hah!!! dari Indonesia kok mahal banget?”

Setengah berbisik kontraktor Indonesia berkata, ” Nih gue terangin ya… $2,500 dollar buat biaya perbaikan, $2,500 buat gue $2,500 buat lu… nah kite suruh aja si Jepang itu yang ngerjain.”

Kipas Angin

Seorang pejabat Indonesia lagi mengunjungi pabrik jam di Swiss, sesampainya di sana dia diajak berkeliling pabrik oleh direktur perusahaan tersebut. Sampai di satu ruangan dia melihat keanehan, yaitu ada banyak jam dinding dengan tulisan nama negara di bawahnya dan putaran jarum jamnya tidak sama antara satu jam dan jam yang lain. Yang lebih aneh lagi dia tidak melihat nama Indonesia di situ, maka complain-lah dia ke direktur perusahaan tersebut:

Pejabat : “Ini jam apaan ya? kok  jarumnya ada yang muternya cepet ada yang lambat!”

Direktur : “Oh… ini jam khusus pak, jam ini dibuat berdasarkan tingkat korupsi negara tersebut. Semakin lambat jarumnya bergerak artinya tingkat korupsinya rendah, semakin cepat jarumnya bergerak artinya tingkat korupsinya semakin tinggi.”

Pejabat : “Oh begitu… tapi kok Jam untuk Indonesia gak ada di sini?”

Direktur : “Mmm…, gini pak … (agak gak enak hati) untuk Jam Indonesia kami taruh di belakang pak tempat karyawan istirahat.”

Pejabat : “Apa??? Wah keterlaluan ini… kenapa ditaruh di situ?”

Direktur : “Mmm … anu pak … jam dari Indonesia sangat cocok buat kipas angin.”

Koruptor naik haji

Seorang koruptor kelas kakap menunaikan ibadah haji. Pada saat melempar jumrah si koruptor heran… kok tiap ngelempar batunya balik lagi ke dia, dilempar lagi balik lagi ke mukanya. Setelah beberapa kali melempar, terdengar bisikan dikupingnya… “boss… sesama setan jangan saling lempar dong!”

Upper body on tuesday, nov 17

6×10 assisted pullups with minute rest in between. I did the first set with no help, and then increased 3,5,7,8,8 for the rest.

5×10 assisted dips with minute rest in between. I did the first 2 sets with no help then 4,6,8 for the rest of them

3×10 Bicep curl to military press – 15 pounds in each hand

3×10 straight arm lifts with 10 in each hand. To the front and to the side

3×10 cord pullls with each arm on level 2 to simulate throwing

2×10 forearm curls, backside and frontside with 8 in each hand

Sprint workout tomorrow at 3:30 indoors at the track if it is open. Prbly like 20×40 meters or so

Sub Company/ Department - N.A.
City - Panjim
State - Goa
Region Type - Indian
Option - Tender
Work Type - Contract
Tender Number - GS1DC/ENGG./NIT-21/2009-10 D
Tender Detail - The detail terms and conditions can be seen in the original tender document.
Pre-Qualification Bid - No
Product Detail - Sealed tenders are invited for A)Construction of District .Headquarters Office Building Complex for South Goa District at Margao. Salcete, Goa – Lift work.
Product Location - Salcete – Goa
Project Time - 06 Month(s) Month(s)
Product Note - For additional details please refer the original tender document.
Value - Rs.27,729,540.00
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) - Rs.554,590.00
Document Fees - Rs.10,000.00
Mode of Payment - Please refer tender document
Payment in Favour of - Please refer tender document
Tender Release Date - 10-11-2009
Document Sale From - Please refer tender document
Document Sale To - Please refer tender document
Submit Before - 04-12-2009 Time : 1530 Hrs.
Opening On - 04-12-2009 Time : 1530 Hrs.
Signed By - Managing Director
Address - Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
7thFloor
EDC House
Dr. A. B. Road
Panjim
Goa
India
Tel – (0832) 6645769-73
Fax – (0832)2226256
website on http://www.gsidcltd.com
Publication - Company Web Site
Dated - 13-11-2009
Tendercity Ref. No. - 761423

… marul care ii pica in cap…. Legea atractiei universale! Dar asta a fost demult…
In ziua de azi:
-> acum cateva zile, cativa gainari au murit furand contragreutatile unui lift! Saracii nu auzisera de Sir Isaac Newton si de Legile lui! Practic au dat jos contragreutatile unui lift si liftul le-a cazut in cap!
-> azi … Se pare ca au mai studiat Legile lui Sir Isaac:

Sub Company/ Department - N.A.
City - Srinagar
State - Jammu and Kashmir
Region Type - Indian
Option - Tender
Work Type - Contract
Tender Number - 8 OF 2009
Tender Detail - The detail terms and conditions can be seen in the original tender document.
Pre-Qualification Bid - No
Product Detail - Sealed tenders are invited for Providing installation and commissioning of electric passenger elevator to Mini-secretariat at Ganderbal.
Product Location - Srinagar – Jammu and Kashmir
Project Time - 01 Month(s) Month(s)
Product Note - For additional details please refer the original tender document.
Value - Rs.1,500,000.00
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) - Rs.30,000.00
Document Fees - Rs.500.00
Mode of Payment - Please refer tender document
Payment in Favour of - Please refer tender document
Tender Release Date - 07-11-2009
Document Sale From - 10-11-2009
Document Sale To - 18-11-2009
Submit Before - 20-11-2009 Time : 1400 Hrs.
Opening On - 20-11-2009 Time : Please refer tender document
Signed By - Executive Engineer
Address - Jammu and Kashmir Police Housing Corporation,
Kashmir Division, Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir
India
Website: www.jkpolice.com
Publication - Hindustan Times
Dated - 12-11-2009
Tendercity Ref. No. - 761030