Magento Helper Data Functions

helper_functions.php

<?php
/**
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 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 */
 
/**
 * @author "Jonathon Byrd" <support@merchantprotocol.com>
 * @author http://merchantprotocol.com/knowledgebase
 * 
 * This class has been created to assist you with your development efforts.
 * 
 */
class MP_Tutorials_Helper_Data extends Mage_Core_Helper_Abstract
{
  /**
   * This function triggers an event in Magento. Start with the event name and then follow
   * it up with all of the params that you want to pass along.
   * 
   * @param string $event_name
   */
  public function trigger_event( $event_name )
  {
    $args = func_get_args();
    unset($args[0]);
    return Mage::dispatchEvent($event_name, $args);
  }


}