Post Race!

[jdc20181]

My Grandma said back probally 20-30 years ago like the 70s and 80s she went down south and gas was 50 Cents a gallon because of a gas war...I forget when she said she went but it was 20 to 30 years ago...

[Shaggy Hiker]

Well, now I'm feeling bad. Gas out here dropped to 2.39.

DDay, do you have some massive state or local gas tax? Federal is trivial (17 cents per gallon), but regional taxes can be bizarre. I remember that when I was living in FL and went to visit my aunt and grandmother over near Tampa, I had to make sure not to stop for gas in Naples, because they had a city gas tax that added a pretty good amount to the price (I think it was 20-30 cents per gallon).

Eventually, the Europeans will chime in with prices across the pond and we'll realize how good we have it.

[Shaggy Hiker]

could you guys please take alook at this thread xD http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.p...nk-Submissions

It's webbrowser stuff. Oddly, I only remember using that one time, and I don't remember what it was for, except that I then abandoned it in favor of some kind of web service...and I don't remember what that was for, either.

Seems like a good idea, but I have no practical experience in that area.

[jdc20181]

It's webbrowser stuff. Oddly, I only remember using that one time, and I don't remember what it was for, except that I then abandoned it in favor of some kind of web service...and I don't remember what that was for, either.

Seems like a good idea, but I have no practical experience in that area.

The second one you can - Because it has to with filling data saved....But I understand on the "Upgade IE" one...

[jdc20181]

In Indiana its like 12 Cents per gallon is the Gas Tax

[dday9]

DDay, do you have some massive state or local gas tax? Federal is trivial (17 cents per gallon), but regional taxes can be bizarre. I remember that when I was living in FL and went to visit my aunt and grandmother over near Tampa, I had to make sure not to stop for gas in Naples, because they had a city gas tax that added a pretty good amount to the price (I think it was 20-30 cents per gallon).

I don't know. All I know is that gas is cheaper by about $0.10 per gallon in Arkansas and Mississippi. Texas holds about the same though.

[jdc20181]

Hey @dday9 can you take a look at my codebank submissions?

[FunkyDexter]

Eventually, the Europeans will chime in with prices across the pond and we'll realize how good we have it.

Yep...

[SJWhiteley]

...

Eventually, the Europeans will chime in with prices across the pond and we'll realize how good we have it.

I prefer to think how bad they have it.

However, as much I like to think we live in a normal country, it's full of strange and bizarre abnormalities which keeps life interesting.

[FunkyDexter]

I prefer to think how bad they have it

Yesterday I paid £1.19 for a litre of diesel. Petrol was priced roughly the same. According to some on line exchange rate calculator I found that's $1.48, so we're paying almost as for a litre as you guys pay for a gallon

Still, I reckon the Dollar's about to drop in value so there's a silver lining

[jdc20181]

Yesterday I paid £1.19 for a litre of diesel. Petrol was priced roughly the same. According to some on line exchange rate calculator I found that's $1.48, so we're paying almost as for a litre as you guys pay for a gallon

Still, I reckon the Dollar's about to drop in value so there's a silver lining

Yep. Dow is projected to fall 500 points I DO NOT like big companies but they are what have alot of jobs for us, and without them people would be unemployed.

[dday9]

Hey @dday9 can you take a look at my codebank submissions?

I can, but I don't know how much help I'll be because I hate the Webbrowser control.

[homer13j]

Still, I reckon the Dollar's about to drop in value so there's a silver lining

The dollar took a steep nosedive against the Euro early this morning then immediately shot right back up and as I write this has gained almost 1%... Go USA!

[Shaggy Hiker]

That's kind of how the markets responded after Brexit, too. When you get right down to it...the global economy sucks, so where else are you going to go?

[FunkyDexter]

If your look for it to follow Stirling's post Brexit pattern you'll see a nose-dive, followed by a rapid strong recovery, followed by a more gradual decline. The nose dive and the recovery are caused by speculators and aren't "real". The gradual decline, on the other hand, is caused by genuine market pressures as long term investors lose confidence in the US economy under Trump. Of course, it's possible that Trump will be able to convince everyone that he's a safe pair of hands and you'll see a rise instead but I doubt it. Given his business background he may actually be a safe pair of hands but that's not the perception and it will be perception that drives the exchange rates.

[SJWhiteley]

That's kind of how the markets responded after Brexit, too. When you get right down to it...the global economy sucks, so where else are you going to go?

However the Pound Sterling has taken a steep nosedive. Prior to Brexit it was around $1.60. After it is around $1.30.

But, it isn't really an apples to apples comparison.

[SJWhiteley]

... so where else are you going to go?

Sorry, folks. Canada's closed for the season.

I believe Mexico has some vacancies.

[Shaggy Hiker]

Still global. And Mars is a bunch of reds.

[FunkyDexter]

I believe Mexico has some vacancies

Better get there before they decide to build a wall though. I understand they're going to get the US to pay for it.

[SJWhiteley]

Better get there before they decide to build a wall though. I understand they're going to get the US to pay for it.

Just hire a bunch of illegal immigrants, get them to build it and make sure they are on the Mexican side when it's finished - make sure they don't have any rope or ladders...

[Shaggy Hiker]

Worked for the Chinese...oh wait, no, that was a total failure.

[jdc20181]

Gas went down a few more pennies today!

I got some code I wrote pretty much myself based on some research to force a windows form into fullscreen but there is a issue with it could someone take a look at it? I may be adding it to the code bank - Because I am Sure Someone would appreciate it....

Gonna post in VB.net section

[jdc20181]

ok nvm, here is the code (May still make a post)

    Private Sub ToolStripButton5_Click(sender As Object, e As EventArgs) Handles ToolStripButton5.Click, FullScreenToolStripMenuItem.Click
        ToolStripButton5.Visible = False
        ControlBox = False
        Me.WindowState = FormWindowState.Maximized
        Me.Size = SystemInformation.PrimaryMonitorSize
        Me.WindowState = 2
        Me.Location = New Point(0, 0)
        Me.TopMost = True
        Me.FormBorderStyle = 0
        Me.TopMost = True
        ToolStripButton6.Visible = True
    End Sub
'Exit FullScreen.
    Private Sub ToolStripButton6_Click_1(sender As Object, e As EventArgs) Handles ToolStripButton6.Click, ExitFullScreenToolStripMenuItem.Click
        Me.WindowState = FormWindowState.Normal
        Me.Size = MaximumSize
        Me.FormBorderStyle = FormBorderStyle.Sizable
        ToolStripButton5.Visible = True
        ControlBox = True
        Me.TopMost = False
        ToolStripButton6.Visible = False
    End Sub

It works GREAT no Issues well sort of -

When you first load the application and every time - you have to go into - back out and back into fullscreen just for it to be right.

The code took me a few months to come up with. This being is because there is no native "Form.GoFullScreen"

Wished it was that easy - Sure there is a way for me to write a class maybe but rather not for now.

The code really isn't that hard to understand...But I just don't understand why it isn't working when I hit fullscreen the first time...


Some pictures:

Form load

1st FullScreen

2nd FullScreen

Edit: Updated second screenshot so you could tell the page is larger (its in fullscreen)

[jdc20181]

Went ahead and made a post but, still wanna get your guys oppinons you guys hang here a alot..
http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.p...79#post5107579

Still give any feedbakc here I am listening (you may have to adjust the size of your form when it starts up to use my code it was written some time ago)

[jdc20181]

That ^ Is my browser project You guys (gals) outta try it out xD http://beffsbrowser.tk ever since I joined here I have learned so much and developed this soooo much that its exciting where I am now with it. Its more mature than ever.

[jdc20181]

I can, but I don't know how much help I'll be because I hate the Webbrowser control.

Thats fine DDay. Just a code review no judge on the browser control - Really it doesn't even use the browser control on my second one because you are recording changes to a text box not the browser itself (in a way yes but really its just the textbox)

I hate the browser control too until I found the upgrade code.... Now it rocks Seriously...

[FunkyDexter]

Worked for the Chinese...oh wait, no, that was a total failure.

Worked in Berlin too... and there are no problems in Palestine these days... oh... wait...


@JDC, I applaud your efforts but your probably going the wrong way about directing folks to the. Posting in ChitChat, and particularly the PostRace thread, is likely to just bring a bunch of sarcastic responses and bad puns (it's kinda the theme here) and very little constructive response.

Instead, ask any questions you've got in the relevant forum (.Net in this case) and people will help you out. Once your code's complete then posting it into the CodeBank forums is always welcome. If you want feedback and for people to offer some constructive criticism then the CodeItBetter forum can also be a good spot (if a little quiet).

I hope that doesn't come across as discouraging you. I actually think you're making a great contribution. But ChitChat's probably the wrong place to do it.

[SJWhiteley]

Worked in Berlin too... and there are no problems in Palestine these days... oh... wait...

They just didn't build it big enuf?

[dday9]

Call me crazy, but I'm building a CSV parser

[homer13j]

Hasn't that already been done?

[dday9]

Once or twice I think.

[homer13j]

Hey DDay - I didn't know you were a guitar player... How long have you been playing?

[dday9]

I've played off and on since I was a senior in high school, so for about 7 years.

[dday9]

I love music and playing it too.

Like I'm looking at my Pandora radio right now and this is my list(chronological order from the time last played):

1. Outkast
2. No Doubt
3. Streelight Manifesto
4. Of Montreal
5. Dance Gavin Dance
6. Frank Sinatra
7. Opera
8. Escape the Fate
9. Highly Suspect
10. Envy on the Coast
11. Meg & Dia
12. MGMT
13. New Orleans Jazz
14. Iron Maiden
15. Grateful Dead
16. Operation Ivy
17. The Beatles
18. Patsy Cline
19. Jimi Hendrix
20. Wayne Toups & the Zydecajun's
21. Bright Eyes
22. Bluegrass
23. Rick James
24. White Zombie
25. Kevin Gates
26. Death Cab for Cutie
27. John Lee Hooker
28. Dr. Acula
29. Ludwig van Beethoven
30. B.B. King(my first concert by the way)
31. Prince
32. The Doors

[dday9]

I started by learning percussion in band, so I'm very familiar with many different percussion instruments like the bass, snare, cymbals, timpani, bell kit, etc.

Then I picked up the drum set to be in a ska-punk band in my early high school years.

Then I picked up the bass guitar because my best friend played one.

Then I picked up the guitar to be in a southern hardcore band. These were some of my favorite shows to play!

Then I picked up the piano because my youngest brother started playing. I'm not very good at the piano though, I can play "Home Sweet Home" by Mötley Crüe and other simple songs.

Then when I married my wife, her grandfather built me a cajón(he's a woodworker) and so I started fiddling around with that.

Finally I had my son and I haven't really played much since.

[homer13j]

I've been playing bass guitar and harmonica since I was a senior in high school, so for about 33 years.

Shortly after my 50th birthday a couple of months ago I bought my first actual six-string guitar and I've been teaching myself to play it. Picking it up pretty quickly.

[dday9]

Oh I forgot that I played the accordion too, though that may just be a regional thing like the cajón.

[dday9]

It seems like being a senior in high school teaches you more about music than anything else

[dday9]

Or at least it teaches you that you can pickup chicks if you play an instrument

[homer13j]

I'm pretty much a blues man... Most of the stuff I listen to is Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson (I & II), Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Elmore James, etc...

I was never much of a harmonica player until I started hopping freight trains around the country back in the late-'80s. Amazing how good you can get when you have nothing to do but play.