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Contrary to popular belief, actresses do not have it easy. Following are three hauntingly beautiful women from the subcontinent who've had tragic lives. They teach us much more than the perils of stardom. Each of them yearned for warmth, comfort and support during their lasts days. Sadly, they died in vain.
Meena Kumari's tragedy started with her being left on the hospital stairs the day she was born because of her father's financial distress. On his return, she was covered with ants and thus started the pitiable tragedy that was her life.
Her beady, yet heavy eyes, remained an attraction for many and resulted in her making history. Meena's films were nominated for the best actress award in 1963 and she finally won it for "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam".
Kumari's captivating presence and charm caught Kamal Amrohi's attention. The screen director and writer was 16 years older than Meena at the time, with three kids ,while Meena was only 18. Soon after, they got married and Meena became the most sought after Indian actress while Kamal's movies continued to flop.
Kamal's "manliness" did not approve of her success and it caused constant rifts among the couple. Meena sought separation from Kamal Amrohi in 1964.
It was her insomnia which caused her physician to recommend her a peg of brandy as a cure. The recommendation resulted in her addiction and her eventual death.
Surprisingly enough, her movie Pakeezah (which was essentially a tribute from Kamal Amrohi to the woman he loved) took 16 years to reach the big screen. She was ill throughout the shooting and died shortly due to liver cirrhosis after the premiere of the film.
She was repeatedly abused both physically and emotionally by Kamal, which he obviously denied but enough people were eye witnesses to Kamal's accusative behavior.
Many are not aware of Dharmendar and Meena Kumari's short romantic spell. She was also the one who gave a boost to his career since she was an already established actress when Dharmendar was introduced.
It's reported that once a drunk Dharmender was not allowed to board the flight so he interjected the airport staff saying, "…but I must get back to Bombay. I must Meena, she is waiting for me". However, his love wasn't faithful. Dharmendar was allegedly never loyal to Meena, he was not only vile and unkind but also used her influence to get fame.
Roohi Bano
The popular TV actress Roohi Bano was born to the famous tabla player, Allah Rakha in Karachi. She's known for her roles in Zard Gulab among others. Roohi was a witness to the birth of Pakistani television from the 1970-1980's. She joined the industry when she was doing her MSc in Psychology from Government College Lahore and is considered one of the most acclaimed talents Pakistan has produced to this day.
Her first appearance was in a TV quiz show as a student and went on to please the masses with her obvious charisma. However, her later life was full of affliction and anxiety.
Roohi was married twice, both of which were unsuccessful. After Roohi's only son was murdered right outside their house in Gulberg Lahore she went MIA. She locked herself up in a room and disappeared after the burial for years. According to the News International, earlier the same year Roohi's mother was found dead in Karachi bearing burn injuries. During this time, the actress started showing signs of schizophrenia.
Following an unsuccessful murder attempt in Lahore, Roohi was shifted to the Services Hospital Lahore. She finally died in Turkey after being on ventilator for ten days fighting kidney failure and schizophrenia.
Parveen Babi
Born to a fairly progressive family in Junagarh, Parveen Babi received education at Mount Carmel High School, Ahmedabad followed by St Xavier's College from where she graduated in English Literature.
She revolutionized the Indian cinema, to say the least. She was the highest paid actress of her time alongside Zeenat Aman. Her acting career spanned over 15 years with back to back hit films. She's starred alongside heroes of the 1970/80's that include Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor and more.
Parveen had been shooting for Kalaa Paani and Amar Akbar and Anthony when she fell in love with the famous director, Mahesh Butt in late 1970's. Maheesh was married at this point but decided to move in with his lady love. Their love flourished like a fairy tale and nothing could have possibly gone bad until one day… as Maheesh recalls, he saw Parveen crouched up in a corner of the house with a knife in her hands gesturing him to be quiet, "Don't talk! The room is bugged. They're trying to kill me".
Soon after, Parveen was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and a life of constant turmoil followed. Her attacks became frequent and strange. She allegedly accused Amitabh Bachan and a few others of conspiring against her in order to kill her. Mahesh stood by her side even when she forced him to eat her food before she ate it, just so she knew they weren't trying to poison her.
On January 22nd 2005, her neighbors reported inactivity upon sensing the newspaper and the milk had been sitting outside her house. She was found dead lying on the floor inside her apartment. Reports said that she had already passed away 72 hours before the police showed up. Her stomach had traces of alcohol but no food, so it's also assumed that she might have starved herself to death.
The actual cause of her disparaging mental health is still unknown however multiple claims have been made. Was it her traumatic love affairs? Her chaotic breakups? Or the pressures of stardom? No one knows. Even after death, nobody came to her claim. When Maheesh heard of her sudden mysterious death, he offered to bury her because he believed he owed it to her.
These women illuminated the screen with their glorious presence and entertained millions of people across the borders. They were unapologetic about their sensuality and paved way for what cinema is today. We owe it to these brave women to remember them as the glorious goddesses that each of them were.
Pakistani Celebrities With Fascinating Alma Maters
Maryam Ahmad
Maryam's a Communication and Design major and an English and Comparative Literature minor at Habib University. She thoroughly enjoys reading South Asian Literature and is a Partition Literature enthusiast, who is often found admiring the origins of cultural theory.
While one may occasionally find her at events catering to art and culture in Karachi, she would much rather be home binge-watching British comedy.
Get in touch at maryamahmad_1@hotmail.com
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I love how disappointed he was with writerly antics.
"Is there something about authority and limits we actually need? " That says it all.
Jack White explained it well when talking about his music- he had limits of three for a long time, based on his Catholic background (holy trinity man)- three colors (black, white, red) three instruments (voice, guitar, drums). He said something to the extent that "limits are freeing." I can't actually remember. Sorry.
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March 19th, 2009 / 4:24 pm Justin Taylor —
I think your point gets across. This is what formalist poets will tell you about verse-forms, and meter in general. DFW of course is making a more general point, but the logic still applies. If it's really the case that "everything is permitted" than isn't it implied by same that nothing matters? The logical extreme of inclusion is paralysis, or possibly irrelevance. If the choices you make don't matter, and there's no sense in which anything is better or worse than anything else, then why do anything? Or more to the point- HOW CAN YOU do anything?
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The mark of a person who is smart (or good at partying) and not just a drug-addled neanderthal is where they place their puke — an umbrella stand is pretty high up the ladder.
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I really enjoyed the New Yorker article about DFW, and I like this quote a lot.
I just listened to him read his book Consider the Lobster in the car this last week, and was struck by the essay about tennis star Tracy Austin–which, a year ago, would have seemed like fluff–and his argument about how the blankness that champion athletes have during games/matches allows them to be athletic geniuses by shutting off their own thought processes, keeping them from contemplating what they're doing while their in the act (and thus preventing them from meaningfully reflecting on it later). I wish I had the book in front of me, so I could type out the passage, but what he was describing seems like the very thing that he was unable to do as a writer, at least in his last years that the New Yorker piece describes–to silence the part of him that questioned his abilities constantly, and kept him from being able to write as freely as easily as he wanted to.
This is a terrible comment, since I can't give the source material. I might have to hunt down a physical copy of the book to try again.
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Here is a look into the solar industry and how it is growing around the world.
Countries that are spending less on energy are the ones that have embraced the use of renewable resources. The sources for this power include solar, water, wind, geothermal, and biomass. This group also referred to as green energy is unlimited and costs less than the conventional one.
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Dynamics surrounding solar power
The sun is offered free of charge which makes this form of energy more affordable. Also, accessing power from the source is more economical than when a local power plant is involved. Solar power is currently being used in many countries to light up homes and businesses. This energy is harnessed when solar-powered photovoltaic panels convert sun rays into electricity.
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Tega Cay es una ciudad situada en el estado de Carolina del Sur, en los Estados Unidos.En el Condado de York. La ciudad en el año 2000 tiene una población de 4.044 habitantes en una superficie de 8.2 km², con una densidad poblacional de 629.4 personas por km².

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Tega Cay se encuentra ubicada en las coordenadas . Según la Oficina del Censo, la ciudad tiene un área total de , de la cual  es tierra y  (21.27%) es agua.

Demografía
En el 2000 la renta per cápita promedia del hogar era de 80.227 $, y el ingreso promedio para una familia era de 82.926 $. El ingreso per cápita para la localidad era de 37.275 $. En el año 2000, los hombres tenían un ingreso per cápita de 61.745 $, frente a 35.082 $ de las mujeres. Alrededor del 1,20 % de la población estaba bajo el umbral de pobreza nacional.

Localidades adyacentes
El siguiente diagrama muestra a las localidades en un radio de  de Tega Cay.

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Three former or current school officials in Pennsylvania face criminal charges due to allegations of hiding asbestos issues in schools.
The news, reported by numerous media outlets, is the latest chapter in the state's struggle to keep its students safe.
Philadelphia's NBC affiliate TV station reported at the beginning of October that a former superintendent of the Scranton School District was charged with felony child endangerment. Two other officials also face charges. The three at the center of the story are:
Former superintendent Alexis Kirijan
Former director of operations Jeffrey Brazil
Current maintenance supervisor Joseph Slack
The evidence allegedly points to Kirijan, Brazil and Slack hiding the presence of dangerous asbestos — hiding it from teachers, staff, parents and students — for years. The Scranton School District serves approximately 10,000 students and includes around 700 teachers.
Investigators uncovered asbestos in classrooms, restrooms and a cafeteria. According to the NBC report, the officials may have known of the asbestos and lead issues since 2016.
One school principal even told Kirijan and Brazil that some classrooms' ceilings "had collapsed, sending plaster and dust onto students and their desks and books." If those ceilings were made with asbestos, which seems highly likely, then students were exposed to a toxic substance that can cause mesothelioma and other deadly diseases.
The report states Kirijan told the principal to only communicate by phone. The principal pressed to continue communicating via email to ensure documentation.
A report from PBS states the charges could lead to decades-long prison sentences.
Scranton is not the only Pennsylvania city struggling with asbestos in old buildings. Numerous schools in Philadelphia closed down at the beginning of 2020 due to rampant asbestos dust. One teacher even developed mesothelioma after working for multiple decades in the Philadelphia School District.
The news of asbestos in schools is not surprising. Many school buildings were constructed during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, when use of asbestos was still generally acceptable.
While the public is more aware of asbestos' dangers now, many older school buildings still contain this deadly mineral. Renovation projects often ignore the presence of asbestos, leaving it in the ceilings, walls and elsewhere.
In short, asbestos in schools is a major health concern in America. Teachers, students, school officials, cafeteria workers, janitors and anyone else who works within the building are likely exposed to loose fibers.
Pa. School Officials Charged With Hiding Lead, Asbestos Problems. NBC 10 Philadelphia. Retrieved from: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/scranton-school-officials-charged-hiding-lead-asbestos/2548623/. Accessed: 10/23/2020.
Scranton school officials face felony charges for inaction on lead, asbestos. WHYY. Retrieved from: https://whyy.org/articles/school-officials-charged-over-lead-asbestos-contamination/. Accessed: 10/23/2020.
Charges dropped against two Scranton School District employees in asbestos case. Fox 56. Retrieved from: https://fox56.com/news/local/charges-dropped-against-two-scranton-school-district-employees-in-asbestos-case. Accessed: 06/16/2021.


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Il doppio del torneo di tennis Cincinnati Open 1987, facente parte della categoria Grand Prix, ha avuto come vincitori Ken Flach e Robert Seguso che hanno battuto in finale Steve Denton e John Fitzgerald 7-5, 6-3.

Teste di serie

 Stefan Edberg /  Anders Järryd (secondo turno)
 Assente
 Ken Flach /  Robert Seguso (campioni)
 Andrés Gómez /  Slobodan Živojinović (secondo turno)

 Gary Donnelly /  Peter Fleming (quarti di finale)
 Chip Hooper /  Mike Leach (secondo turno)
 Peter Doohan /  Laurie Warder (quarti di finale)
 Kevin Curren /  Mike De Palmer (primo turno)

Tabellone

Finale

Parte alta

Parte bassa

Collegamenti esterni

Cincinnati Open 1987


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Appalachian State Professor Timothy Silver Keynotes High Peaks Annual Meeting Oct. 9
Award-winning author Prof. Timothy Silver of Appalachian State University will highlight the annual meeting of the NC High Peaks Trail Association on Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Burnsville Town Center.
Silver's book, "Mount Mitchell and the Black Mountains: An Environmental History of the Highest Peaks in Eastern America," is widely admired as one of the most comprehensive and entertaining volumes written about Yancey County's famous mountain range.
"Silver portrays the majestic environmental history of Mount Mitchell as set within the deep history of the Appalachian Mountains and the varied, often unanticipated ways that nature and humanity have jointly shaped the region," wrote UC-Berkeley Prof. Carolyn Merchant, author of "The Death of Nature: Women, Ecology and the Scientific Revolution," at the book's publication.
Silver's talk will be entitled: "From Mt. Mitchell to the Civil War: Nature and Human Nature in Writing History." The lecture will include material from his latest book, "An Environmental History of the Civil War," but will focus heavily on the Black Mountains. The author will take questions and hopes his roughly 30-minute talk will be followed by a dialogue with the audience.
Silver's talk is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at the Burnsville Town Center. It will highlight the High Peaks annual meeting, which will begin after Silver's presentation concludes. Members and the general public are invited, although because of the county's high rates of Covid infections, all attendees will be required to wear masks.
You may also follow the meeting and Dr. Silver's lecture live over the Internet via the on-line meeting service, Zoom. For a digital invitation, please send your email address and request to: info@nchighpeaks.org.
Following Silver's talk, Mt. Mitchell State Park Superintendent Rob McGraw will give an update on activities over the past and upcoming years at the Park. High Peaks is the official "Friends of Mt. Mitchell State Park" organization.
The annual meeting will follow, with officers going over the budget, the past year's accomplishments and plans for the upcoming year.
Silver's book ranges back millions of years to describe the geologic history of the Blacks, then moves into the history of human interaction with the eco-system. He intersperses journal entries from his own backpacking adventures on the mountain range with lively accounts of Native Americans, early settlers, miners and the loggers who built railroads up the steep slopes to harvest the magnificent forests that graced the mountainsides.
The book is available locally or on-line. A review by High Peaks member Rebecca Blanco can be found on the club's website, www.nchighpeaks.org.
The book was awarded the 2003 Ragan Old North State Award given by the N.C. Literary and Historical Association for the Best Nonfiction Book by a North Carolina author. It also won the Phillip D. Reed Memorial Award for Outstanding Writing on the Southern Environment, given by the Southern Environmental Law Center.
High Peaks, founded in 2010, is a Yancey-based non-profit dedicated to the preservation of the Black Mountains and the promotion of hiking and other outdoor recreation on the mountain range. The group is responsible for maintaining most local hiking trails and its volunteers donate thousands of hours of hard work each year on this task.
Photo info:
Photo of Dr. Timothy Silver, Prof. of History, Appalachian State University.
Silver, award-winning author of the book, "Mount Mitchell and the Black Mountains: An Environmental History of the Highest Peaks in Eastern America,' will talk about Yancey's noted mountain range at the Oct. 9 Annual Meeting of the NC High Peaks Trail Association. The photo shows the Blacks in profile as seen from Roan Mountain.


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require 'json'
galleryxml = Nokogiri::XML::parse(File.read('gallerytemp.xml'))
puts galleryxml

galleryhash =  galleryxml.xpath('//gallery').map do |node|
  # {
  #   # childen: node.xpath('folder').text
  node.xpath('pic').each_with_index.map { |pic,i|
  {
    id: "#{(i<10 ? '0':'')}#{i+1}",
    #src: "#{node.xpath('folder').text}/#{pic.xpath('lores').text}.jpg",
    name: pic.xpath('title').text,
    dimensions: pic.xpath('dimensions').text,
    year: pic.xpath('year').text,
    edition: ( pic.xpath('editions').text.empty?  ? '6' : pic.xpath('editions').text )
  }}.flatten
  # }
end

# # puts galleryhash.to_json
# # newjson = JSON.parse(File.read('newfiles.json'))
# # newjson['galleries'].concat(galleryhash)

# g = JSON.parse(File.read('allgalleries.json'))
# gh = g['galleries'].map do |gal|
#     gal['pics'].each { |pic| pic['edition'] = "6" }
# end

File.open('gallerytemp.json','w') {|f| f.write(galleryhash.to_json)}

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Digi's Device Cloud Product Manager Brad Cole describes how to use a web proxy to connect Digi devices on a private cellular network to Digi's cloud-based management platform, Digi Remote Manager. This approach allows users to configure and troubleshoot remote devices on a private network, while maintaining their existing web security model.
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Strychnos bredemeyeri är en tvåhjärtbladig växtart som först beskrevs av Schult., och fick sitt nu gällande namn av Thomas Archibald Sprague och Sandwith. Strychnos bredemeyeri ingår i släktet Strychnos och familjen Loganiaceae. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

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Q: How to call parent table view method from a cell? I have a custom cell with a label that should trigger a method of parent/table view controller.
Even though XCode provides me that method in autocomplete suggestions, it throws an error when  I tap on that particular label:
UITableViewWrapperView showUserProfile unrecognized selector sent to instance

This is my code:
    @implementation ItemTableViewCell

    @synthesize item;

    - (void)awakeFromNib
    {
        self.authorLabel.userInteractionEnabled = YES;
        UITapGestureRecognizer *tap = [[UITapGestureRecognizer alloc] initWithTarget:self action:@selector(showUserProfile)];
        [self.authorLabel addGestureRecognizer:tap];
    }

    - (void)setSelected:(BOOL)selected animated:(BOOL)animated
    {
        [super setSelected:selected animated:animated];
    }

    - (void)showUserProfile
    {
        id parentView = [self superview];
        [parentView showUserProfile];
    }

    @end

Thanks!

A: it is not the good way to passing some actions to the tableview. You must use a delegate between the custom class  UITableViewCell and your controller.
In your custom UITableViewCell.h
@protocol myUITableViewCellDelegate

@interface myUITableViewCell : UITableViewCell

@property (nonatomic, assign) id<myUITableViewCellDelegate> delegate;

@end

@protocol myUITableViewCellDelegate <NSObject>
-(void) cellDidTap:(myUITableViewCell*) sender
@end

In your custom UITableViewCell.m
...
- (void)showUserProfile
    {
        [self.delegate cellDidTap:self];
    }
...

In your controller
-(UITableViewCell*) tableView:(UITableView*)tableView cellForRowAtIndexPath:(NSIndexPath*)indexpath
{
......
        cell.delegate = self
......
}

-(void) cellDidTap:(myUITableViewCell*) sender
{
        [self showUserProfile];
}

A: You can add the controller (your ViewController that hosts UITableView for example) to your customized cell. Then, you use something like:
if ([self.controller respondsToSelector:@selector("afunctioname")]) {
    [self.controller performSelector:@selector("afunctionname")];
}

Your customizedCell: MyTableViewCell header
@property (nonatomic, assign) id controller;

In the method cellforRow;
MyTableViewCell *aCell = ...
aCell.controller = self
..
return aCell;

You can add parameters to this selector if the 'afunctioname' takes parameters. If you have multi parameters, use NSDictionary as parameter.

A: There is a difference between a view and a view controller. A view controller's class is UIViewController (or a subclass) and it has a property view of class UIView which it controls and which is the "visible part" of the view controller.
In the method
- (void)showUserProfile
{
    id parentView = [self superview];
    [parentView showUserProfile];
}

you call showUserProfile on the table view cell's superview but not on the view controller. As you don't know the internal implementation of a UITableView you cannot even be sure that the cell's superview is the same as your table view controller's view. In fact, it is not. Because as you can see from the error log the table view itself has a subview of class UITableViewWrapperView which contains all the cells. But this view doesn't know anything about the method you declared in your table view controller. That is why the app crashes.
For calling a method in your table view controller you can either declare a delegate as suggested by tdelepine or you can add an action to your button in your table view controller's tableView:cellForRowAtIndexPath: method right after dequeuing the cell:
- (UITableViewCell *)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView cellForRowAtIndexPath:(NSIndexPath *)indexPath {
    ItemTableViewCell *cell = [tableView dequeueReusableCellWithIdentifier:@"yourID"];
    [cell.yourButton addTarget:self action:@selector(showUserProfile) forControlEvents:UIControlEventTouchUpInside];
    // customize other properties of your cell
    return cell;
}

This would be the easiest way to go in my opinion.


If you have to be sure that you could get the best performance from your hot water heating unit, it will certainly need you to execute some premium upkeep. The actions to maintaining your water heater will certainly permit you to do your ideal to understand when you must replace it and also exactly how you can obtain one of the most out of your heating system. With this in mind, you must take it after yourself to follow these standards below as well as use them to maintain your warm water heating system at its best.
There are a great deal of different how working with contractors that you will be able to go back to get the very best efficiency out of your center. By getting one of the most out of your hot water heater to the assistance of professionals, it will be a lot more efficient and also much less inefficient each time that you utilize it. Check out their qualifications and also take a seat to have a conference with any type of hot water heater repair expert in your area for more information regarding exactly how they could help you.
As soon as you speak with these hot water heater specialists, you will certainly have the ability to obtain one of the most out of any hot water heating unit maintenance plan that they are supplying you. These professionals will certainly rejoice to give you with a maintenance plan which will maintain the gas usage at its best and also the performance of the utility itself in functioning order. Any person that possesses a water heater need to think about a maintenance strategy to ensure that you could take a hands-off approach while still allowing yourself the chance to obtain the greatest effectiveness out of it.
Finally, you should recognize when to replace the hot water heater if it is failing you. Listen to it to earn sure that you do not listen to any kind of rattling or other disturbing sounds. You must also look out for leaks as well as other comparable troubles. By making the most from these warning signs, you will certainly have the ability to stop these issues in their tracks rather than letting it get out of hand and disrupt your fixture in its entirety. Call up a hot water heater specialist to get more information and also to employ them whenever you need their help.
If you maintain these ideas in the forefront of your mind, you will certainly have the ability to make the most out of your hot water heater for as long as you are operating it. Ensure that you connect to some professional contractors that could assist you out with any type of type of job that you are contemplating. These guidelines will certainly provide you the possibility to safeguard your warm water heating system's efficiency most properly, to maintain your water warm as well as your home's HVAC and pipes utilities at their absolute ideal.


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import tensorflow as tf
from sklearn import cross_validation
from sklearn.dummy import DummyClassifier
from sklearn.learning_curve import learning_curve
from sklearn.metrics import f1_score, make_scorer
from sklearn.neighbors import KNeighborsClassifier
from sklearn.svm import SVC
from math import ceil
import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

from feature_extraction import get_detection_data
from prediction.cnn import create_cnn

def _plot_learning_curve(model, features, labels, title='', scoring=None):
    last_backend = plt.get_backend()
    plt.switch_backend('Agg')
    plt.figure()
    plt.title(title)
    plt.xlabel("Training examples")
    plt.ylabel("Score")
    train_sizes, train_scores, test_scores = learning_curve(model, features, labels, scoring=scoring)
    train_scores_mean = np.mean(train_scores, axis=1)
    train_scores_std = np.std(train_scores, axis=1)
    test_scores_mean = np.mean(test_scores, axis=1)
    test_scores_std = np.std(test_scores, axis=1)
    plt.grid()

    plt.fill_between(
        train_sizes,
        train_scores_mean - train_scores_std,
        train_scores_mean + train_scores_std,
        alpha=0.1,
        color="r")
    plt.fill_between(
        train_sizes,
        test_scores_mean - test_scores_std,
        test_scores_mean + test_scores_std,
        alpha=0.1,
        color="g")
    plt.plot(
        train_sizes,
        train_scores_mean,
        'o-',
        color="r",
        label="Training score")
    plt.plot(
        train_sizes,
        test_scores_mean,
        'o-',
        color="g",
        label="Cross-validation score")
    plt.legend(loc="best")
    plt.savefig(title + '.png')
    plt.switch_backend(last_backend)

def _run_knn_detection(x_train, x_test, y_train, y_test, accuracy_function):
    clf = KNeighborsClassifier(weights='distance')

    print "Training KNN..."
    _plot_learning_curve(clf, x_train, y_train, 'KNN-Learning-Curve', make_scorer(accuracy_function))
    clf.fit(x_train, y_train)
    print "Predicting Test Set..."
    print "Score for test set: {}".format(accuracy_function(y_test, clf.predict(x_test)))

def _run_svm_detection(x_train, x_test, y_train, y_test, accuracy_function):
    clf = SVC(C=9)

    print "Training SVM..."
    _plot_learning_curve(clf, x_train, y_train, 'SVM-Learning-Curve', make_scorer(accuracy_function))
    clf.fit(x_train, y_train)
    print "Predicting Test Set..."
    print "Score for test set: {}".format(accuracy_function(y_test, clf.predict(x_test)))

def _run_dummy_detection(x_train, x_test, y_train, y_test):
    clf = DummyClassifier(strategy='most_frequent')

    print "Training Dummy..."
    clf.fit(x_train, y_train)
    print "Predicting Test Set..."
    print "Score for test set: {}".format(clf.score(x_test, y_test))

def _run_cnn_detection(x_train, x_test, y_train, y_test, accuracy_function):
    SUMMARY_PATH = '/tmp/ultrasound-never-segmentation/summary'
    learning_rate = 0.001
    batch_size = 161
    image_shape = (42, 58)
    n_classes = 2
    keep_prob = 0.75

    model_input = tf.placeholder(tf.float32, [None, image_shape[0]*image_shape[1]])
    model_output = tf.placeholder(tf.float32, [None, n_classes])
    dropout = tf.placeholder(tf.float32)

    y_train = [[float(y_element), float(not y_element)] for y_element in y_train]
    y_test = [[float(y_element), float(not y_element)] for y_element in y_test]

    cnn_model = create_cnn(model_input, dropout, image_shape, n_classes)

    prediction = tf.argmax(cnn_model, 1)
    cost = tf.nn.softmax_cross_entropy_with_logits(cnn_model, model_output)
    cost = tf.reduce_mean(cost)
    optimizer = tf.train.AdamOptimizer(learning_rate=learning_rate).minimize(cost)

    tf.scalar_summary('dropout', dropout)
    correct_prediction = tf.equal(tf.argmax(cnn_model, 1), tf.argmax(model_output, 1))
    accuracy = tf.reduce_mean(tf.cast(correct_prediction, tf.float32))
    tf.scalar_summary('accuracy', accuracy)

    with tf.Session() as sess:
        merged = tf.merge_all_summaries()
        train_writer = tf.train.SummaryWriter(SUMMARY_PATH + '/train', sess.graph)
        sess.run(tf.initialize_all_variables())

        print "Training CNN..."
        for batch_i in xrange(int(ceil(len(x_train)/float(batch_size)))):
            front_batch = batch_i * batch_size
            batch_x = x_train[front_batch: front_batch + batch_size]
            batch_y = y_train[front_batch: front_batch + batch_size]

            summary, _ = sess.run([merged, optimizer], feed_dict={
                model_input: batch_x,
                model_output: batch_y,
                dropout: keep_prob})
            train_writer.add_summary(summary, batch_i)

        print "F1 score for train set: {}".format(accuracy_function(
            [y[1] for y in y_train],
            [sess.run(prediction, feed_dict={model_input: [input], dropout: 1.0})[0] for input in x_train]))
        print "F1 score for test set: {}".format(accuracy_function(
            [y[1] for y in y_test],
            [sess.run(prediction, feed_dict={model_input: [input], dropout: 1.0})[0] for input in x_test]))

def run():
    x_train, x_test, y_train, y_test = cross_validation.train_test_split(*get_detection_data(), test_size=0.25)
    accuracy_function = f1_score

    _run_dummy_detection(x_train, x_test, y_train, y_test)
    _run_knn_detection(x_train, x_test, y_train, y_test, accuracy_function)
    _run_svm_detection(x_train, x_test, y_train, y_test, accuracy_function)

    # CNN still in development
    #_run_cnn_detection(x_train, x_test, y_train, y_test, accuracy_function)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    run()


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ASO Factors for Google Play Store ranking
Posted on December 21, 2020 December 21, 2020 / ASO
Where your app appears in search results has a large impact on how many potential users find your app in a search. Maximizing the ranking for specific search terms improves where the app ranks in its category as well – leading to even more organic discovery. How then do app publishers and marketers impact better app store rankings?
Google Play Store ranking:
Google has recently shared ranking factors and tips, specifically calling out the importance of ratings, reviews, downloads, and the copy used in the app listing. In the same post, Google provides additional tips about regular updates, engaged users, acquiring ratings, and responding to reviews. As web and mobile app terms start to converge – specifically Google changing "visitors" in their Google Analytics service, to "sessions" – some of the models known to be used when indexing the web surfaces in the Google Play Store ranking algorithm. The rate at which a web site converts a user to a web page view (searcher clicks on a link in search results) is a basic conversion rate that is also used in the app stores. Similarly, web metrics like bounce rate, time on page, and the number of pages visited corresponds roughly to app opens, time in-app, and retention (the app remains on the device). Armed with this general framework for the Google Play ranking factors, let's review 5 ASO Factors Android Store ranking
Improve Conversion Rates: The rate at which an app converts an appearance in a specific search result in an install. If users find your app a relevant result and attractive option at a greater rate than other apps relative to its position in the results – Google will increase your ranking for that specific search all else being equal. Improving your app's conversion rates improves installs and the app store ranking, and also provides a greater opportunity for acquiring ratings and reviews (our next tip).
Get Proactive with Acquiring and Responding to Ratings and Reviews: The volume and quality of ratings and reviews have always played a big part in an app's Google Play ranking. Among the differences between Apple and Google, better ratings are more closely associated with the top apps in Google Play than with Apple's top apps.
Optimize for Engagement and Retention: The best Android ASO ranking advice – Make a Great App. Not super helpful or actionable. What's a great app and how would one measure that? Google incorporates similar metrics in their web rankings, so it should come as no surprise that these factors are also weighted in the Play Store algorithm.
Backlinks: This is the catch-all term that describes social signals like a blogger mentioning the app and people sharing on Facebook or G+, to mentions by the press. Anything that generates a link back to the Google Play store listing.
Focus on Your Best Features: App store data consistently show the majority of app store searches are features-based phrases. The app title and short description provide much of the guidance to Google for the specific features of your app, while the category and full description add context and support.
Most of these tips are related to each other and have a synergistic effect when optimized. A better system for prompting and managing ratings and reviews makes efforts around conversion rate optimization more rewarding. A better app drives more positive reviews and better engagement and retention. If you are looking for ASO Factors Google Play Store ranking of your business app, Contact us and we'll help.
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Before posting I searched this section to see if there was already a discussion going on but didn't find anything. I could be wrong though. I think it also goes without saying this post and any subsequent posts will include spoilers. I finally got around to seeing The Last Jedi, I was waiting for the crowds to die down. So I ended up in a noon showing with only five other people (mostly older folks who I can only assume also waited for the crowds to die down). Right off the bat I want to say I'm not impressed with the new film. Rather than go on a rant about what I liked and hated though I'd prefer to start a discussion of the new film. What did you like? What did you hate? Were you happy with the final product?
Hey all, some people were talking about wanting to enter into this area of the Reapercon contest but weren't sure how to get some good effects. I've got some experience in vehicles, I don't always do a WIP for everything I paint, and figure lets get a discussion going to help people figure out what they want and how to do it. I'll start off by saying I'm more familiar with weathering and I don't have any real experience with an airbrush (though that will change this weekend as my compressor arrives tomorrow) so in some areas I'm going to be more helpful then others. First off let me start with an awesome free resource I had forgotten about. The weathering magazine released a free "Best of" online mag last December and it has some great articles on basic rust, worn chipping and mud (which I've never done) so this is a great read. http://issuu.com/ammomigjimenez/docs/weathering_greatest_hits?e=12622886%2F10329229 Also Painting Buddha just did one on painting a warjack that can be helpful but it looks like there will be a few weeks until it makes it out to the community college (ie free). I'm going to start about a few basic techniques that I think can be used for any paint style then move onto how I do chipping and worn paint without salt or other specialty paints. Probably won't have any pictures but if people really need some I can get to that over the next few weeks. I have a few dust vehicles I picked up on the cheap over black Friday that I've been saving for when I get an airbrush. Basic Techniques ---Defining the machine. 1) Oil Washes --- So one of the hard things to do, without an airbrush, is get good gradients and contrast going on certain vehicles. How they reflect light and the large flat surfaces in general are tricky so it's hard to really define the various part of the vehicle like one would with a human. Also you generally don't paint a vehicle 10 different colors and there's much less range in the colors you do use. One thing you can do, that I got from the guy behind Kallamity, is to use a wash of pure black oil paint. This may seam crazy but oil and acrylic work just fine together--I've been doing it for about a year now and the Massive voodoo people have for longer then me. The reason for oil is, well, the blacks in oil are just 10x blacker then what we can get in acrylic. Also oil washes are way, way more fluid then acrylic washes so they flow right into the ridges and lines and stay there without staining the rest of the paint -- they're quite easy to use. If you dilute the oil paint enough they dry pretty quick too (less then 30min). You'll want to several washes but it will really define all the separate parts in a way you can't otherwise. 2) Pigments -- Pigments can be used two ways. To quick shade and to make the machine look like it lives in a world. There's a great article on Warsen.al's blog about painting one of their terrain pieces where pigments are used for the shading. I would link but it would violate forum rules so you'll need to search for it yourself. This can be a great way to shade a large surface but pigments can be a bit tricky to use as it's very easy to get too much on your brush and then you've got something way harsher then you wanted (and cleaning them can be a pain). I tend to only do this on the undersides where you're prone to have darker shades and, possibly more dirt, as it's a great way to add a final shade without much work. The second application for pigments is really more a discussion on it's own. Weathering ---Quick weathering tip 1) Dry Mud -- Got this from massive voodoo. Some of you have the crackle paints that I used for ice. Well just paint it earth tone and you've got some very dry mud. The non-clear paints are more durable so I suggest the white. -- Chipping effects Let me start out by saying I love the chipping solutions from AK Interactive (MIG also makes a line but I haven't tried them but they're probably easier to get) as it makes the process below require less of a soft hand. But you don't need them. I have not tried salt and hairspray but it's clear you can get some good results--but read up on it first as only certain hairsprays really work. First off here's a wooden Tori I used this technique on to make. You can also use this to do heavy rust (though you'll probably want more colors) This shot was after I added pigments into the rust effect Without using a chipping solution it's very easy to accidently take off more paint then you expected (as well as some primer) but that's OK as you can use that opportunity to add in some slight color variation to show faded paint, repaints (that don't match) or various shades of rust. What you'll need is the following: 1) and old tooth brush. I've got one where the front 1/3rd of the brush is kept a the same length and the back 2/3rds have been cut half way down. I suggest a soft or medium brush. 2) and underpaint. This will be the metal or the figurative primer--machines will have a primer between the paint and metal so we'll represent that with a different color. If I'm doing TMM I'll use a metal color I like. If not I'll do a dark gray. Temperature of the gray is up to you, choose to best to fit the desired mood of the piece. 3) (Optional) a second undercoat. You can do a metallic then the aforementioned figurative primer. 4) Hot water. You'll want this after your paint coats have dried. The warmer the better as warm water will break up the acrylic paint bonds and help you scrub it off. Steps: 1) Paint your base layer. You may want to do a few coats of this as it's easy to take this layer off ---which generally we don't want. This layer will be your figurative primer or TMM color. If you're doing do separate undercoats now is where you do it. 2) Paint your paint layer. 3) Depending on where you live let the paint dry some. The longer you wait the harder to get off. I normally wait 20-30 min (I live in a desert). 4) get your tooth brush and dip in the warm water and scrub away. Be warned that at first It will seam like nothing is coming off but then a little will followed by a lot. Use the longer, and thus less pressure applied, part of your brush for a more gentle scrub that will take off less. The shorter bristles will take more off quicker. Generally it takes me about 20 seconds of scrubbing to get the effect you want but the majority of it is in how warm the water is plus how much force you apply. That's basically it. Feel free to ask questions or just form a general discussion on how to paint machines as I'm more then certain there's more then just me with some tips to share. I'll post some more guides here as I have time based off of people's question.


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manage their own position as well as other positions that impact their work.
Our designers are the "think tank" of our office; they are given the constraints and asked to solve problems. They are expected to know and keep up to date on current codes and standards. They also work side by side with our drafters, project managers and engineers to bridge the gap for the team. We ask them to look at a project from a management perspective. This allows them to see the bigger picture of what it is we do.
Our PM's are the voice of communication for a project. They are expected to know and understand the needs of the project. From the concept to the completion of a project they keep it on track and manage the office personal, contractors, and other team members, to make sure the project runs smoothly. They are expected to work side by side with project team members, code officials and inter office personal to deliver a complete project.
The account manager position is much like the PM but with an emphasis in client relationships. We don't only want to have a successful project; we want to create successful long term relationships. Our account managers are the corner stone of our client relationships. They are the client's voice in our office and it's their job to understand the needs and concerns of the clients, then stand up and express those needs on their behalf.
Our engineers are the "problem solvers" of our office; they are expected to know all of the constraints of a project and solve problems by taking all of the pieces and orchestrating them together to make sure that the project works. We expect our engineers to know the code requirements, know the latest innovative technology, stay up to date on current standards in engineering practices and know that it will work the first time every time.
office managers make sure that all of our staff has the right tools required to make them successful and we encourage them to find gaps in our system and fix them.
Our principal is responsible for bringing it all together, the master mind of Professional Engineers, Inc. He is tasked with pairing up the right personal with the right task. He also understands that each position here has authority over him with respect to their work. There is no task too small or too large for the principal. He works one on one with every aspect of the team no matter how big or how small the project.


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Pete Zimmer, a gifted and articulate drummer, composer, and educator, moved to Queens, New York in June of 2001 after his completion at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA. Upon his arrival in the Big Apple Mr. Zimmer quickly became recognized for his uncanny swing and propulsive authority; all while maintaining a very high sense of musicality when seated behind the drums. These attributes, along with his constant professionalism, brought Zimmer to perform or record with a fine array of artists including: George Garzone, Joel Frahm, Jeremy Pelt, Michael Rodriguez, David Wong, Dennis Irwin, Rick Germanson, Randy Napoleon, Michael Karn, Julius Tolentino, Gene Perla, Tom Kennedy, Wayne Escoffery, Jaleel Shaw, Dan Nimmer, among many others. In May of 2004, Pete Zimmer launched his record label, TippinÕ Records, and on September 7th, 2004 released his first album as a leader, "Common Man," which was declared "an impressive debut" by the Philadelphia Daily News. Since that time, Zimmer has released three additional leader recordings featuring many of his own compositions that has brought him much critical acclaim worldwide. In addition to being an active performer, Zimmer is dedicated to educating and developing the talents of students. Mr. Zimmer has conducted educational clinics at many Universities throughout the USA including Indiana University, Ohio State University, Northern Illinois University, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, in addition to private lessons of various ages and levels. For more about Pete, visit www.PeteZimmer.com.


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The function distanceEllipseEllipse() is based on a practical algorithm which stops itself to minima in the distance function.
It is based on repeatedly finding the distance between a point and an ellipse, which can be done analytically.
The algorithm by itself is not very robust (it frequently finds a local minimum, which is *not* the true distance).
This function executes the algorithm 4 times, for 4 different initial values, which greatly improves its reliability.
Some numerical experimentation (comparing with a brute-force search) has shown that the true minimum distance is returned in more than 95% of the cases.
The algorithm is implemented such that MATLAB's JIT-accelerator can accelerate it to the fullest extent, which makes it pretty fast and well-suited to handle large datasets requiring this calculation.
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Real IDs have arrived in Pennsylvania: Here's what you need to know
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about REAL ID from the cost, to deadlines, even down to the nitty-gritty paperwork you'll need to apply.
Real IDs have arrived in Pennsylvania: Here's what you need to know Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about REAL ID from the cost, to deadlines, even down to the nitty-gritty paperwork you'll need to apply. Check out this story on ydr.com: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2019/03/19/real-id-pa-cost-penndot-requirements-deadline-what-to-know/3203294002/
Sam Ruland, York Daily Record Published 2:35 p.m. ET March 19, 2019 | Updated 7:41 p.m. ET March 19, 2019
You might have heard that in the near future, your Pennsylvania license won't cut it when you want to fly or enter a secure federal building.
In fact, if Real ID was the law right now, fewer than 7 percent of commonwealth adults would be able to board a commercial flight to go anywhere in the U.S. — that's the percentage of Pennsylvania adults holding valid U.S. passports, a document that should get anyone (not on a no-fly list) on board a domestic flight anywhere in the U.S.
REAL ID - Are You Ready? - Instagram (Photo: PennDOT)
The DMV started issuing the new licenses this month, and eventually, a Real ID will be the only federally recognized identity document.
And here's the catch: it's going to cost twice as much as the old one and require a trip to the DMV (which, if we're being honest, is probably worse) and A LOT of paperwork.
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So are you confused yet? Well, have no fear. Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about REAL ID, from the cost, to deadlines, even down to the nitty-gritty paperwork you'll need.
So what is REAL ID?
It's a controversial program passed into federal law in 2005. The Department of Homeland Security says it establishes "minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses."
DHS says REAL ID is a national set of standards, making sure all states' licenses verify identity documents the same way.
The law set a deadline for state licenses to be REAL ID compliant. Past that deadline, the federal government says noncompliant state licenses won't be accepted for a number of functions — such as boarding a domestic flight or entering secure federal buildings or military bases.
When do I need it by?
Oct. 1, 2020: This is it — after this point, your Pennsylvania license will definitely need to be a REAL ID if you want to use it to fly or enter a secure federal facility, according to the DHS.
Are all these changes making you happy to live in Pennsylvania? Well, have another laugh and watch these newbies struggle to pronounce these Pa. places. (Story continues below.)
Again, A LOT of paperwork.
An original or certified copy of a birth certificate with a raised seal or valid U.S. Passport
Proof of all legal name changes, such as a marriage license or a court order
Two proofs of address – an unexpired Pennsylvania license counts as one; a document such as a bank statement could be a second
For those who have gotten their first Pennsylvania license since September 2003, there's good news: PennDOT likely has these documents on file for you already, but you'll still need to verify that with the department.
But for those without the necessary original documents, PennDOT has a warning: It could take up to six months to obtain some, such as a duplicate birth certificate.
How much will Real ID cos?
PennDOT says there's a $30 fee above the $30.50 regular license renewal fee. So $60.50.
I recently renewed my license, so am I good to go?
Unfortunately, nope.
PennDOT came out with a new license design in Oct. 2017, but that had nothing to do with REAL ID. REAL IDs didn't become available until this March.
They basically look the same as the new license, but a gold star is incorporated into the design.
Big news! REAL IDs are now available in PA.
REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses are optional. But starting Oct. 2020, you'll need a federally-accepted ID (like a REAL ID or a U.S. passport) to fly domestically and enter federal buildings.
Learn more: https://t.co/vYtnQZQgtYpic.twitter.com/Hq2vUPyWHY
— Pennsylvania (@PennsylvaniaGov) March 5, 2019
What if I don't get a REAL ID?
You'll still be able to use a regular Pennsylvania license to some degree.
According to the DHS, here are some things you'll definitely be able to continue using a regular Pennsylvania license for:
Voting or registering to vote
Applying for or receiving federal benefits
Being licensed by a state to drive
Going to the hospital
Going to court or participating in law enforcement investigations
Have a horror story to tell about trying to get your Pennsylvania REAL ID? Tell me about it by emailing sruland@ydr.com.
Now, take this quiz and see if you can name these iconic Pennsylvania brands:
Pop quiz, hotshot! Can you name these iconic Pennsylvania brands?
It says right on the label that is "America's Pretzel Bakery since 1909." AP
I mean the name may be pretty self-explanatory—Synder's of Hanover. Photo Courtesy of Snyder's Lance Inc.
The name for this treat was inspired by the wife of one of the creators, Herbert T. Morris, who endorsed the early samples simply as "tasty." The rest is history. AP
While operations started in Pa., Tastykakes are now available all along the East Coast. If you're in the Midwest or Northeast though, you would find more success getting the treats shipped to your front door than searching your local grocery store. Photo Courtesy of Tasty Baking Co.
Just across Old Chocolate Avenue and the factory that makes more than 70 million Hershey Kisses a day, is where chocolate and peanut butter form the ultimate union. AP
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, was invented by York County native H.B. Reese and is now made by Hershey. This best-selling candy has exclusive rights to that distinctive orange color for its wrapper. Photo Courtesy of The Hershey Company
The jury may still be out about whether a tomato is a fruit or vegetable. But in ketchup form there is no debating this brand as the nation's choice for burgers fries and scrambled eggs. AP
The H.J. Heinz Company, the makers of Heinz Ketchup, started in Pittsburgh. Photo Courtesy of The Kraft Heinz Company
Glatfelter creates the paper that wraps Crayola Crayons in 2010. Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Crayola, the name that we all associate with crayons, has it's main headquarters in Easton, with its manufacturing facility down the road in Bethlehem. Plus you and the kids can dive deep into the brand through the Crayole Experience attraction in Easton. Photo Courtesy of Crayola
Those who consider this lager a favorite may be surprised to learn that it's only available in 14 states (mostly on the East Coast). Getty Images
Yuengling's brewery in Pottsville is one of the oldest in the nation — it even survived Prohibition! Photo Courtesy of Yeungling & Son, Inc.
In Pa., you should never struggle to find the perfect potato chip to go with your sandwich. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record
Along with Utz, made in Hanover, the state is home to a few other chip factories. Herr's Food has a factory in Nottingham, Martin's in Thomasville, and Middleswarth in Middleburg. So the question now is...Plain? BBQ? Sour cream and onion? Photo Courtesy of UTZ Quality Foods
You may remember these toys from your childhood if you every liked to build things beyond the capabilities of Legos. AP
Since 1992, over 40 billion K'NEX rods and connectors have been made in Hatfield, Pa., according to their website. Photo Courtesy of K'NEX
This lighter company trademarked the phrase, "It works or we fix it for free." Photo courtesy of Zippo
Zippo windproof lighters are made in Bradford and have been manufactured in Pa. for more than 85 years. Photo Courtesy of Zippo Manufacturing Company
No other motorcycle sounds like this. No other motorcycle rides like this. Jason Plotkin, York Daily Record
"Until you've been on a Harley-Davidson, you haven't been on a motorcycle." That's the confident slogan of the bike that is assembled in York County. Photo Courtesy of HARLEY-DAVIDSON
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After warm weekend, snow back in forecast
Fan dies in Baltimore Ravens' M&T Bank Stadium Saturday
Inspections: Red Lion Italian restaurant out
Fixing York Follow Ups: What are bandit signs?
Family of man who died in custody starts legal action
Scratch-off worth $1M sold in York County, again


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Q: Open source implementations of video stabilization I am looking to implement a filter-based O( n log n) algorithm for stabilization of amateur video.
I believe this would be a useful tool for projects such as Witness.org.
I've searched for such a thing, and have found Deshaker by Gunnar Thalin, and Youtube's built-in editor feature. These algorithms are not as efficient as I believe they could be.
Have I missed something? Are there other projects like this out there? Please let me know.
Thank you.

A: Cinelerra has a built-in video stabilizer plug-in.  It is difficult to master and does not correct the effects of a rolling shutter.  Youtube's stabilizer is much easier to use.
The source code for the Cinelerra plugin is here:
Also have a look at avisynthtrackin and OpenCV and this optical flow library.

A: FFMpeg has a deshaker AVfilter that is fast and simple. There's also vid.stab, but that is more compute intense.

A: The Blender team (or actually a GSOC student I think) are working on 2D tracking, which can be used for stabilization. See http://lesterbanks.com/2011/06/using-blender-for-2d-image-stabilization/