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//
// getUrlParam
//
// Utility function to snag a query string value when passed the parameter
//
function getUrlParam(name) {
    var results = new RegExp('[\\?&]' + name + '=([^&#]*)').exec(window.location.href);
    if (!results) {
        return 0;
    }
    return results[1] || 0;
}