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The following article is based on an interview with Maj. Gen. Kiki Syahnakri, Operation Assistant to Army Chief of Staff. Syahnakri is scheduled to be installed as chief of Udayana Military Command, overseeing Bali, East and West Nusa Tenggara, in Denpasar on Saturday. He is replacing Maj. Gen. Adam R. Damiri who is going to be installed Operation Assistant to General Affairs Chief of the Indonesian Military (TNI).
JAKARTA (JP): It seems that Maj. Gen. Kiki Syahnakri is destined for tough stints.
In September 1999 he was sent to East Timor and given two weeks by then Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Wiranto to restore security and order in the ravaged territory.
"This is a near-impossible mission and I doubt that even a Schwarzkopf could accomplish it," Syahnakri said in an interview with The Jakarta Post a few days after assuming command of TNI forces in East Timor following the imposition of martial law in the territory on Sept. 9.
Indeed, what confronted him in the territory was beyond control. All Syahnakri could do was try to curb the acts of violence and destruction committed by prointegration supporters in reaction to the Aug. 30 vote for East Timor's independence.
Despite the difficulty of the situation, some semblance of order had returned to parts of East Timor when he handed over control of security in the territory to the International Force for East Timor (Interfet) on Sept. 27.
"The TNI leadership stated that he succeeded in performing his duties, given the constraints that he faced," an Army officer told the Post.
Tough, new problems confront Syahnakri today, and high on his agenda is the repatriation of East Timorese refugees, whose prolonged presence in East Nusa Tenggara has negative security implications.
There remain around 200,000 refugees in various refugee camps in the western half of Timor island and neighboring islands.
"The refugees face a lot of hardships, including financial constraints. Many of those who own cars or motorbikes are renting their vehicles to earn money, and in doing so are threatening the livelihood of local inhabitants. This can pose a security problem in the long run, not to mention other obstacles," said Syahnakri, who served as Dili military commander for eight months in 1994-1995.
The refugees are also causing social jealousy among the native population, who are not much better off than the East Timorese and have to shoulder the burden of sharing what little they have with the refugees, while the latter receive aid from the Indonesian government and local and international organizations.
"The government has decided to stop the aid to the refugees in January, and it is our job to try to return them (to East Timor) before this deadline," said Syahnakri, a 1971 graduate of the Armed Forces Academy (Akabri).
The East Nusa Tenggara administration has given three options to the refugees.
"The first option is for them to return to East Timor and take part in the UN-led transitional administration. The second is to remain in Indonesia and join the transmigration program. The government has allocated land for those who choose this second option. The third option is for them to be accommodated in a transitional resettlement area similar to the resettlement area in Galang Island for Vietnamese refugees. After a certain period they will be given several options, including applying for citizenship in countries other than Indonesia," said Syahnakri.
He added, however, that United States Ambassador to the United Nations Richard Holbrooke did not seem to favor the third option, which he said would be too costly.
"I tend to agree with him about the third option. I personally believe the refugees, including the prointegrationists, should all return to East Timor. The transitional authority in East Timor will definitely accommodate their aspirations," he said.
Syahnakri accompanied Holbrooke to Dili on Nov. 22. Holbrooke also visited refugee camps in Atambua and Kupang to verify reports of intimidation against the refugees.
"It's true there has been intimidation and efforts to prevent the refugees from returning (to East Timor). However, we must look at it very carefully, whether there are political motives behind these actions. East Timorese have strong family ties and if one family member is a prointegration fighter, he will try to prevent the rest of the family from returning to East Timor. And if one decides to stay, the rest of the family will stay. This is, in my opinion, a social problem, not a political one," said Syahnakri.
The police have also begun to take tough measures against the so-called militias, which Syahnakri prefers to call prointegration fighters.
In Kupang, for example, the police confiscated more than 100 firearms, including homemade guns. They also seized stolen cars, including 50 cars belonging to the UN Mission in East Timor (UNAMET), many of which had been repainted, he said.
"Such strict measures will be stepped up in the future and the Udayana Military Command is ready to assist the police in performing this task," he said.
The police are indeed shorthanded and the Udayana command has deployed its troops to help provide security for the refugees.
"There are two companies from the 753rd Infantry Battalion in Kupang and another company from the same battalion in Atambua to back up the police," said Syahnakri.
A number of prointegration militias have also announced their intention to disband.
"The Mahidi group from Ainaro, for example, disbanded two weeks ago and handed over 87 firearms," he said.
Other groups, including the one led by noted integration supporter Joao Tavares, will follow suit, said Syahnakri.
Syahnakri is also aware of the psychological problems faced by the prointegration fighters, who feel they have been betrayed and abandoned by the Indonesian people, a feeling similar to that experienced by South Vietnamese and American troops when the U.S. withdrew from Saigon in 1967.
"I will pay serious attention to psychological aspects when dealing with them to avoid the problems faced by the veterans of the Vietnam war. The fact is, they are prointegration fighters and they have been with us for tens of years," said Syahnakri.
Syahnakri denied charges his job included luring East Timor back to Indonesia. This issue was raised over the fact that he is no stranger to East Timor, is fluent in the local language Tetun and has friends in both the proindependence and prointegration camps.
"There was no such order. I believe that my appointment was based on my prior assignments. I served with the Udayana Military Command from the time I was still a second lieutenant until I became a major," said Syahnakri, who served four tours in East Timor under Operation Seroja in 1975, 1981, 1988 and 1993 before his appointment as Dili commander in September 1994.
He said he was determined to respect the East Timorese's decision to become independent, despite allegations that the Aug. 30 ballot which led to East Timor's separation from Indonesia was manipulated.
"Although they are my former enemies, they are now a free people who are our neighbors. There is no alternative but to maintain a good relationship with them, and I think it will not serve them well if they do not maintain good relations with Indonesia," said Syahnakri, who is well acquainted with proindependence figures such as Ramos Horta, Leandro Isac and Taur Matan Ruak.
"In fact, I met Ruak during my last trip to Dili when I was with Holbrooke. It was a warm meeting, I believe, during which Ruak extended greetings from Xanana (East Timorese leader Jose Alexandre Xanana Gusmao), whom I have never met," he said.
Syahnakri also denied charges TNI armed prointegration fighters with 10,000 M-16s.
"It's true that some of them were armed, but most of their firearms were from the Portuguese era. When Portugal abandoned East Timor they left many weapons, which were kept by various groups. They never reported ownership of those weapons," said Syahnakri.
Another major task facing Syahnakri is relocating the headquarters of the Dili-based Wira Dharma Military Command, which oversaw East Timor under the jurisdiction of the Udayana command. There has been resistance to plans to relocate the headquarters to Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara.
"The Army leadership is flexible. Gen. Subagyo has said that the Army will not impose its will on the people. When the Maumere people said they did not want us, Pak Bagyo said to consider Ende. However, when we announced our plan to go to Ende, the Maumere people said they wanted us there.
"This shows that both the Army and the people need to understand a few things before we finally arrive at an agreement. It could be that people are not fully informed about the plan and who will be stationed there. We, on the other hand, may have failed to grasp the people's wishes and the reasons behind their initial rejection of the planned relocation," said Syahnakri.
Maumere is seen as the ideal location for the command because of its strategic location, which will facilitate easy command and control of the area through land, air and sea, and its relatively better facilities.
"But as I have said, we are flexible," Syahnakri said.
He pointed out that economically, Maumere would benefit from the presence of the headquarters.
"It will be manned by around 160 people who will spend at least Rp 1 billion a month. As most of the personnel are troops, they will spend the money buying staple items, and this means they will boost the income of small-scale traders, he said.
Syahnakri warned, however, that the military should also consider the cultural aspects of the planned relocation.
"The new headquarters will be manned by the 744th Infantry Battalion. Although most of its members hail from East Nusa Tenggara, with only 20 percent of them from East Timor, that does not mean there will not be problems," he said.
He was referring to concerns raised by critics of the planned relocation, who fear the presence of the troops will lead to military repression.
"I have to admit that discipline is a major constraint and it is my intention to improve the discipline and professionalism of the Udayana personnel," said Syahnakri.
There are a number of problems which have resulted from a lack of military discipline and professionalism, not only within the Udayana command, but also nationwide.
"The main problem is a lack of benefits. If a soldier is hungry or cannot buy milk for his baby, he will be forced to commit acts which break military discipline, such as moonlighting to earn extra money. This is not a criminal act but one of indiscipline," he said.
Indonesian soldiers are among the poorest paid among the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Their wages are lower than the minimum wage of factory workers in Jakarta, who receive Rp 198,000 (about US$28) a month.
Given this, it is not uncommon for soldiers to moonlight at the expense of their military professionalism.
"The Udayana command will do everything to try to improve this situation, although our efforts will be very, very limited. At least we can try to ensure that they receive their correct pay on time," said Syahnakri.
Poor human resources is another factor behind the lack of discipline and professionalism among TNI personnel, he said.
"Most of those who join the military are people who cannot find other jobs or cannot enter state universities. This can be seen from the test results in the past few years. Many of them actually failed the tests, forcing us to lower our standards because we needed them," he said.
Another reason behind the problems with discipline and professionalism is that for the past two years, Indonesian soldiers have been on duty constantly. Ideally, troops are rotated, he said.
Syahnakri's short stint as military chief in East Timor served as a very valuable lesson.
"I was able to compare my soldiers with the foreign troops, in terms of professionalism. I was able to draw a conclusion about the things that need improvement," he said.
At the time, Syahnakri was also serving as operations assistant to the chief in charge of the Army's training and development, helping to implement a three-phase training program to improve the professionalism of TNI soldiers.
"We started with instructors, and of the 112 who joined the program only 24 qualified when it ended in September. At present, we are conducting a similar program for battalion and brigade commanders. The third phase will be conducted at all military commands," he said.
"As the new Udayana military chief, I will focus my efforts on improving the discipline and professionalism of my personnel," he said, adding that better discipline and professionalism are a must if TNI hopes to regain the respect and trust of the people.


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Ray to Sing Long Riders Cycling TV Anime's Opening Theme
Anime of Taishi Miyake 's manga about 5 female long-distance cyclists debuts in October
The website for the television anime series of Taishi Miyake's Long Riders cycling manga confirmed on Saturday that the singer Ray will perform the opening theme song. Ray has previously performed theme songs for Waiting in the Summer, Wakaba Girl, To Love Ru: Darkness, Amnesia, A Lull in the Sea, and AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue.
The manga follows Ami Kurata, a first year college student with no special qualities. One day she happens to notice someone riding a folding bike, immediately falls in love with it, and uses all her savings to buy one. She eventually gets introduced to the world of long-distance bicycling and road racer bikes, and she forms a cycling team called Fortuna with four other female college students from the same school. Their goal is to ride in a "brevet" or long-distance event called "Fresh."
The anime's main cast returning from the drama CDs includes:
Nao Toyama as Ami Kurata
Hiromi Igarashi as Aoi Niigaki
Rumi Ookubo as Hinako Saijyo
Yurika Kurosawa as Yayoi Ichinose
Yoko Hikasa as Saki Takamiya
Actas (Girls und Panzer, Moetan) is handling the animation production for the anime adaptation. Tatsuya Yoshihara ( Monster Musume , Yatterman Night , Muromi-san ) is directing the anime, while Natsuko Takahashi ( My Love Story!! , Yuyushiki , Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 ) is in charge of series composition. Jiemon Futsuzawa ( Psycho-Pass 2 episode animation director) is designing the characters.
Miyake launched the manga in September 2012, and Ichijinsha shipped the sixth compiled volume on December 26. The special bundled edition included a "Video Riders" DVD featuring the voice actresses from the anime. Ichijinsha shipped the seventh compiled volume on June 27, and the limited edition featured a sound drama and a radio program.
The manga has already inspired two "Touring Guide" books, a radio show, a TV Riders! television program on Tokyo MX TV, and an image song by ChouCho titled "Starting up." Special editions of the manga volumes have bundled sound dramas.

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Q: How to insert data from text file in database one word per row Test.text
abc,def,ghi,jkl,...

Is there anyway possible to insert each one to each row in database?
1 abc
2 def
...

Any suggest?

A: Assuming the commas are always the separator for values, you don't even need PHP.
Check out the page http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/load-data.html
An example you can start with is
mysql> LOAD DATA INFILE 'C:\path\data.txt' INTO TABLE db2.my_table;

A: Look at the php file_get_contents(); function.
http://php.net/manual/en/function.file-get-contents.php
Look at the php explode(); function.
http://php.net/manual/en/function.explode.php
This will get your string into an array which you can then insert into your database.
You can execute a MySQL INSERT query using the mysqli_* functions in php.
http://php.net/manual/en/mysqli.query.php

A: Depends on how big the Text.txt file is but if its small-ish then you can do it like:
<?php
$text = file_get_contents('Test.txt');
$arrayOfTxt = explode(',',$text);

foreach($arrayOfTxt as $value){
    //Insert trim($value)
}
?>

A: If I'm not wrong, you can do that with explode
$file = file_get_contents('file.txt');
$var = explode(",", $file);

The $var variable will be a array containing, in this case, 4 positions(0,1,2, 3) with this('abc','def','ghi','jkl').
No you can do a foreach inserting the values on your table:
foreach($var as $x)
{
//YOUR INSERT GOES HERE. PASSING THE $x TO YOUR QUERY
}

Just complementing Breland answer, you could also do this directly with MySQL like this?
LOAD DATA INFILE '/test.txt' INTO TABLE test TERMINATED BY ','

And if necessary, you can add this: LINES STARTING BY 'xxx' to define from where the insert will begin. It is useful in case you want to avoid some lines on your file.

A: $file = fopen('test.txt', 'r');
$csv_array = fgetcsv($file);
foreach ($csv_array as $csv_data){
            //Do your insertion code here.

 }

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Wickham Laboratories, based in Gosport, Hampshire, UK, is a specialist contract microbiology laboratory that serves the pharmaceutical, medical device and allied healthcare industries. This year will be the company's second time exhibiting at CPhl Worldwide.
Visitors who are interested in obtaining some details about the business or would like to have an informal chat, will be able to find Wickham Laboratories within the Analytical and Lab Services zone. The company's main objectives are to meet existing and potential clients and to learn about outsourcing solutions in the pharmaceutical sector. The event also provides a great opportunity for networking with colleagues in the same industry.
On this occasion, Wickham Laboratories intends to promote its microbiology services for medical devices. The company has an exemplary track record for testing medical devices with antimicrobial properties and validation of a wide range of products.
In 2012, Wickham Laboratories moved into a new facility at Hoeford Point. The layout of the new premises has allowed for more streamlined processing of samples and the range of equipment has been significantly increased, including new laminar flow cabinets and incubators. This enables Wickham Laboratories to take on board new challenges and enquiries.
The Wickham Laboratories teams looks forward to speaking to all interested in their work and activities, and possible partnerships.
Wickham Laboratories Ltd, +44 1329 226600, mail@wickhamlabs.co.uk, www.wickhamlabs.co.uk.


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require 'spec_helper'

describe LitaForecast::Mixins do
  include LitaForecast::Mixins

  describe '#geo_location' do
    let(:geocoder) do
      {
        'address_components' => [
          { 'long_name' => 'San Francisco', 'types' => %w(locality) },
          { 'short_name' => 'CA', 'types' => %w(administrative_area_level_1) }
        ]
      }
    end

    context 'when given more than one arg' do
      it 'should raise ArgumentError' do
        expect { geo_location(nil, nil) }.to raise_error ArgumentError
      end
    end

    context 'when given less than one arg' do
      it 'should raise ArgumentError' do
        expect { geo_location }.to raise_error ArgumentError
      end
    end

    context 'when result is a Geocoder hash' do
      subject { geo_location(geocoder) }

      it { should be_an_instance_of Hash }

      it 'should set the city to "San Francisco"' do
        expect(subject[:city]).to eql 'San Francisco'
      end

      it 'should set the state to CA' do
        expect(subject[:state]).to eql 'CA'
      end
    end
  end

  describe '#units' do
    let(:forecast_us) { { 'flags' => { 'units' => 'us' } } }
    let(:forecast_ca) { { 'flags' => { 'units' => 'ca' } } }

    context 'when given more than one arg' do
      it 'should raise ArgumentError' do
        expect { units(nil, nil) }.to raise_error ArgumentError
      end
    end

    context 'when given less than one arg' do
      it 'should raise ArgumentError' do
        expect { units }.to raise_error ArgumentError
      end
    end

    context 'when passed a US ForecastIO response' do
      before do
        @unit = units(forecast_us)
      end
      subject { @unit }

      it { should be_an_instance_of Hash }

      context 'when the temp (:t) key' do
        subject { @unit[:t] }

        it { should be_an_instance_of String }

        it { should eql 'F' }
      end

      context 'when the wind (:w) key' do
        subject { @unit[:w] }

        it { should be_an_instance_of String }

        it { should eql 'mph' }
      end

      context 'when the visibility (:v) key' do
        subject { @unit[:v] }

        it { should be_an_instance_of String }

        it { should eql 'mi' }
      end
    end

    context 'when passed a CA ForecastIO response' do
      before do
        @unit = units(forecast_ca)
      end
      subject { @unit }

      it { should be_an_instance_of Hash }

      context 'when the temp (:t) key' do
        subject { @unit[:t] }

        it { should be_an_instance_of String }

        it { should eql 'C' }
      end

      context 'when the wind (:w) key' do
        subject { @unit[:w] }

        it { should be_an_instance_of String }

        it { should eql 'kmph' }
      end

      context 'when the visibility (:v) key' do
        subject { @unit[:v] }

        it { should be_an_instance_of String }

        it { should eql 'km' }
      end
    end
  end
end

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Understandably, when someone you cared about deeply suddenly exits your life it is painful and may be complicated by the degree of surprise which might come into play if you didn't see it coming.
Some other issues that might come into play may be due to the guilt which might be felt by the exiting partner. If there exists a high degree of guilt at play, there might be a flood of false accusations hurled toward you to justify the departure of the exiting partner. Just remember, if you are blamed for their leaving you, these accusations are highly over-exaggerated in an effort to make him or her feel better about bailing out on you.
Try not to take it personally (when little else could be more personal) when they try to blame you for everything they can possibly think of to make you look and feel as bad as they can possibly make you feel.
The good news is, this person just bailed out on you.
Now you know what kind of person this really was. You probably had no idea that he or she was the kind of person who would just walk out on you and leave you holding the bag, like that. Now you know.
Thank God, you know now, and are not finding out much later, when the stakes could have been much higher.
It's not much consolation at the beginning of the separation when your feelings are running amok due to the fierce rejection and sense of betrayal which may be overwhelming in the moment.
Keep in mind that you are the best person you know. You know this because you would have never done this to him or her. You loved and trusted, got stabbed in the back, and discarded like yesterday's trash. You are a loving, special, and adorable person and just because someone doesn't want you, it doesn't mean you're any less the person that you know you are.
Obviously, he or she was not good enough for you. You deserve only your highest and best in a mate, someone who will love, care and cherish you just as much (if not more, which would be crazy) as you do. The best love is reciprocal.
You can enthusiastically be grateful for the opportunity to find your highest and best in a mate, your soul mate. Someone who is perfectly matched for your best life which is waiting for you. This soul mate will not be perfect, for none of us are, but this person will be perfect for you, even including his or her imperfections.
This perfect matching calls in the sacred opportunity to grow and expand together without causing each other harm. Instead, you hold each other up, celebrating everything about each other as heart-to-heart and hand-in-hand you traverse the various road conditions encountered along the journey of your lives both individually and together.
None of this would have been possible if you weren't dumped.
So thankful he or she left.


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'Darkest Hour' Dated & Detailed for Blu-ray
Posted Thu Jan 25, 2018 at 10:19 AM PST by Tom Landy
The Academy Award-nominated biopic starring Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill will hit home video in February.
Universal Studios is set to release 'Darkest Hour' on Blu-ray on February 27.
Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman gives a "towering performance" (Richard Lawson, Vanity Fair) in acclaimed director Joe Wright's soaring drama Darkest Hour. As Hitler's forces storm across the European landscape and close in on the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill (Oldman) is elected the new Prime Minister. With his party questioning his every move, and King George VI (Ben Mendelsohn) skeptical of his new political leader, it is up to Churchill to lead his nation and protect them from the most dangerous threat ever seen. Also starring Academy Award® nominee Kristin Scott Thomas (Tomb Raider, The English Patient, Only God Forgives) and Lily James (Baby Driver, Cinderella), Darkest Hour is a powerful, inspirational drama.
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, Dolby Atmos audio, and supplement include:
Into Darkest Hour – A comprehensive overview of all that went into making this epic wartime drama, including how they maintained authenticity in depicting 1940's London.
Gary Oldman: Becoming Churchill – Filmmakers, cast, and crew marvel at Gary Oldman's layered, transformative performance. Oldman himself weighs in on the greatest challenges of portraying a man as iconic and complicated as Winston Churchill.
Feature commentary with Director Joe Wright
You can find the latest specs for Darkest Hour linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 27.


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Analog-Signal Data Acquisition in Industrial Automation Systems
Industrial control systems continue to employ standard analog signals for transmitting data between the process and the control equipment. Robust, 4-to-20mA current-loop signals that are easily transmitted over several thousand feet, ±5 and ±10V signals are also very common in industrial systems.
This application note showcases Maxim's integrated Data Acquisition System (DAS) solutions. Maxim's DAS solutions save board space, power, and design time, while requiring minimal external components to convert standard industrial analog signals.
Despite the availability of the digital field bus in several versions, industrial control systems continue to employ standard analog signals for transmitting data between the process and the control equipment. Process transmitters in a chemical plant, for example, convert low-level temperature and pressure signals into robust, 4-to-20mA current-loop signals that are easily transmitted over several thousand feet.
Speed and position sensors for machine tools and automatic handlers in factory-automation environments generate unipolar and bipolar voltage signals, which are typically 0V to 5V, 0V to 10V, ±5V, or ±10V. In addition, signals from the popular PT100 temperature-sensing element are often used directly, without conversion, to a standard range such as 10V or 20mA. As an RTD (resistive thermal device) made of platinum (Pt), the PT100 exhibits a resistance of 100Ω at 0°C. Its resistance versus temperature characteristic is linear, and it offers a reasonably high level of output signal (>100mV when driven with a 1mA current source).
The control function in a process environment is implemented by PLCs (programmable logic controllers), PCSs (process control systems), or (more recently) by IPCs (industrial personal computers). Because these devices are digital systems operating with process-specific software, all analog signals must be converted to digital numbers before a computer can read them.
A/D conversion in a control system is performed by boards or boxes called "analog peripherals." They connect to the CPU via the system's back-plane bus, or a field bus if mounted remotely (on a machine, for example). In addition to digital circuits (for communication with the CPU), these peripheral units include various precision-analog and mixed-signal components. Requirements for a larger number of channels per board or for smaller packages (to mount on a machine) lead to shortages of space and power that constitute a major challenge in designing analog peripherals. The following circuits suggest signal-conditioning techniques and describe an approach for digitizing up to eight channels with a single chip.
Data-Acquisition System (DAS)
A state-of-the-art data-acquisition system (Figure 1) includes a multiplexer (mux) for switching between input channels, a signal-conditioning circuit that provides gain and offset adjustment for different input ranges, and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with voltage reference (VREF).
Figure 1. This diagram shows the basic components in a data-acquisition system.
Integrated DAS Solutions
By integrating the basic blocks of Figure 1, Maxim has produced a family of one-chip data-acquisition systems that save board space, power, and design time. Requiring few external components (none in some cases), these chips convert most of the standard signals currently in use. Each includes a 12-bit ADC, multiplexer, and gain/offset correction, and features a serial or parallel digital interface that connects easily to most microprocessors.
The following block diagram (Figure 2) is typical for this family of chips. Differences are mainly in the digital section, which connects to the microprocessor. Each chip has six or eight single-ended analog-input channels that connect to the internal ADC through a fault-protected multiplexer. Any channel can withstand input voltages up to 16.5V, and a fault on any channel does not affect conversions on any other channel.
Figure 2. The functions shown in Figure 1 are integrated in this chip.
Each channel can be programmed independently for one of the standard input ranges (0 to 5V, 0 to 10V, ±5V, or ±10V) while operating from a single 5V supply. Others have a similar gain structure but accept different input ranges: unipolar or bipolar 2V or 4V, or unipolar or bipolar VREF or _VREF. The ability to change the gain by a factor of two and offset the input by 100% (from -10V to +10V) extends the dynamic range by 2 bits, producing a system with 14-bit dynamic range.
The internal ADC is a 12-bit successive-approximation type based on a capacitive DAC whose MSB capacitor doubles as the hold capacitor in a track/hold circuit. Each device can operate with the internal oscillator or with an external clock.
By using active-low WR pulses to start and stop an acquisition, MAX196-through-MAX199 devices in the "external acquisition mode" can offer a relatively long acquisition time without slowing the conversion. The device's short aperture delay and low aperture jitter (<50ps in the external clock/acquisition mode) enable precise control of acquisition time. This feature is important for phase-sensitive applications such as power-line control and AC-motor control. In addition, the chip's wideband input structure provides small-signal bandwidths to 5MHz, which allows undersampling techniques in which input frequencies exceed the Nyquist frequency.
Digital Interface
Applications that require high-speed measurements are best served with a parallel-data interface (MAX196 through MAX199). These parts achieve throughputs of 100Ksps at 2MHz clock rates, which is sufficient for most high-speed control loops. For low-speed applications, the available I²C-compatible-interface versions save board space and simplify communications between the DAS and the microcontroller. These parts have fast conversion times (10µs), but the serial interface limits their throughput to 8kbps.
The MAX197, for example, accepts 0V-to-10V, 0V-to-5V, ±5V, and ±10V inputs. Source impedance driving these inputs is the user's main concern. When sampling, the ADC draws current pulses to charge its T/H capacitor (the MSB capacitor of the capacitive DAC). Therefore, a fast-settling op amp with sufficient slew rate is required to ensure sufficient voltage settling during the acquisition time. MXL1013/MXL1014 op amps perform well for fast sampling rates. For slower op amps, the acquisition time must be extended.
The differential inputs used in many automated systems are relatively insensitive to common-mode interference. Sufficient in most cases is a simple differential amplifier circuit (Figure 3) whose input resistance exceeds 1MΩ. (For much higher input impedance, use a standard 3-op-amp instrumentation amplifier.) The output shown in Figure 3 is
VOUT = R2(V+ - V-)/R1.
For high common-mode rejection, make R1 = R3 and R2 = R4. The combination shown has a gain of 0.876, which enables the measurement of out-of-range signals by extending the ±10V input range approximately 114%. This adjustment reduces resolution in the ±10V band to approximately 11.8 bits.
Figure 3. A simple differential amplifier provides high input impedance and a single-ended output.
20mA Current Loops
Current loops transmit small signals over large distances in noisy environments. The current is usually generated by a process transmitter that converts a variable such as temperature or pressure to a DC current in the range 0mA to 20mA or 4mA to 20mA. Then, passing the current through a shunt resistor produces a proportional voltage drop that is easily digitized. Because the compliance voltage available for driving the loop (including wire resistance) is seldom more than 15V to 18V, the resistor value is limited to a few hundred ohms (Figure 4).
Figure 4. Combining the amplifier shown in Figure 3 with a current-loop signal derived from a 220Ω shunt resistor produces a convenient single-ended output.
This circuit has the same differential amplifier as the ±10V conditioning circuit, together with a 220Ω shunt resistor, which drops 4.4V at 20mA or 5.5V at 25mA. The gain of the differential amplifier adjusts to a maximum of 4.62V at the ADC input, so a DAS programmed for 0.5V inputs can digitize this signal with a maximum resolution of 11.8 bits.
Because the MAX198/MAX199 and MAX128 have the smallest input ranges available in this family, and therefore operate with a small shunt resistor and require no gain adjustment, they are better suited for 20mA measurements in systems that require no other high-level measurements (to ±10V). To adapt the circuit shown in Figure 4 for operation with the MAX199, configure the MAX199 for its 0-to-2V input range and change the 536kΩ resistors to 470kΩ. Use an 86Ω shunt resistor.
Sensor Adaptation
Thermocouples, strain gauges, and other popular sensors deliver low-level nonlinear signals that are sensitive to EMI. Before sending this information to a control system, therefore, a 4-to-20mA transmitter first linearizes and conditions the signal. For temperature-measurement applications that are less critical, a resistive thermal device (RTD) can measure temperatures as high as 850°C over a great distance and without expensive signal conditioning.
The most popular RTD is a standardized platinum temperature sensor called the PT100, which exhibits 100Ω resistance at 0°C and a linear temperature coefficient of 0.38Ω/°C. It also has a nonlinear temperature coefficient that is much smaller, so the Ω/°C characteristic appears almost linear over a narrow range. Unlike thermocouples, which deliver voltages that represent the difference between two temperatures, the resistance of an RTD represents the absolute temperature of that resistance.
Measurement is accomplished by driving a current of 1mA to 2mA through the sensor and measuring the voltage drop across it. Higher currents cause measurement error due to self-heating caused by higher power dissipation within the sensor. An internal 4.096V reference simplifies the generation of excitation current for the sensor(Figure 5).
Figure 5. This circuit provides current to an RTD sensor and digitizes the resulting output.
To prevent wire resistance from affecting the measurement accuracy, four separate wires connect the RTD to the differential amplifier. Because the sense wires connect to the amplifier's high impedance inputs, they have very low current and virtually no voltage drop. The 4096mV reference and 3.3kΩ feedback resistor sets the excitation current to approximately 4096mV/3.3kΩ = 1.24mA. Thus, driving the ADC and current source with the same reference voltage produces a ratiometric measurement in which reference drift does not influence the conversion result.
By configuring the MAX197 for an input range of 0V to 5V and setting the differential amplifier for a gain of 10, you can measure resistance values up to 400Ω, which represents about 800°C. The µP can use a look-up table to linearize the sensor signal. To calibrate the system, replace the RTD with two precision resistors (100Ω for zero and 300Ω or higher for full span) and store the conversion results.
Rather than dedicating specific circuits for specific input ranges, use the following circuit (Figure 6) to adapt the ADC input to any of the signal ranges described earlier. Choosing an input pin and ADC input range (Table 1) selects the appropriate configuration.
Figure 6. This universal-input circuit adapts the ADC to the signal range present on each input channel.
Table 1. Input Connections for Figure 6
INPUT CONNECT--> 1 2 3 4 5 ADC Range
±10V plus overrange In- Z In+ ±10V
0mA- or 4mA-to-20mA, plus overrange In- In- In+ 0V to 5V
RTD Sns- Sns+ 0V to 5V
For RTD: Sns- and Sns+ are sense connections on the four-wire configuration. Connect the "source" pins to IS1 and IS2.
A version of this article appeared in the February 9, 1999, issue of Control Engineering magazine.
6-Channel, Multirange, 5V, 12-Bit DAS with 12-Bit Bus Interface and Fault...
Multi-Range (±10V, ±5V, +10V, +5V), Single +5V, 12-Bit DAS with...
8-Channel, Multi-Range, 5V, 12-Bit DAS with 8+4 Bus Interface and Fault...
A/D Converters (ADC)


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By 2011, over 500 retailers carried the brand globally and in the same year, Toms launched its eyewear line.[21] By 2012 over two million pairs of new shoes had been given to children in developing countries around the world. The Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative at the University of New Mexico has described the company as an example of social entrepreneurship.[14][22]
In 2009 Toms partnered with the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project to create limited edition shoes, and used profits to benefit education and medical support in remote areas of Africa suffering from AIDS outbreaks.[54] Toms has also produced shoes with a handlebar mustache symbol in place of the traditional Toms symbol in support of the Movember Foundation.[55] Toms is a supporter of the charity charity: water, with which it has partnered with for several years, including its WaterForward project, which aims to bring clean water to underdeveloped countries.[56] An additional partner charity is FEED, a charity where a consumer will purchase a pair of shoes and the company will donate twelve meals to impoverished schools in addition to a pair of shoes for impoverished children.[57]
The company's shoe distribution partners have focused on distributing shoes in areas where health and social benefits of the shoes would be the highest. For example, in Ethiopia the shoes are intended to help prevent a soil-borne disease that attacks the lymphatic system and which largely affected women and children.[15] Toms sunglasses are sold with the One for One model, however it does not necessarily provide glasses only to those in developing countries. The One for One model includes putting money toward medical treatment, eye surgeries and prescription glasses. Toms works with the Seva Foundation among other partners to accomplish this.[41] The first countries that Toms implemented its program were Nepal, Cambodia and Tibet.[42] The original three designs, according to Leigh Grogan, were "The stripe on the temples represents the buyer; the stripe on the tips represents the person whose sight is being helped, and the middle stripe represents Toms, which brings the two together."[43][44]
Five years later, TOMS realized this movement could serve other basic needs and launched TOMS Eyewear. With every pair purchased, TOMS will help give sight to a person in need. One for One®. As we learn that everyday choices have the power to impact the lives of those around the world, the TOMS movement will continue to grow and evolve. With every backpack you purchase, TOMS will help stop bullying, one youth at a time. One for One®. Join us at TOMS.com.
The major mission of Toms is that a business, rather than a charity, would help their impact last longer. In his speech at the Second Annual Clinton Global Initiative[58] Mycoskie states that his initial motivation was a disease called podoconiosis—a debilitating and disfiguring disease which causes one's feet to swell along with many other health implications. Also known as "Mossy Foot", podoconiosis is a form of elephantiasis that affects the lymphatic system of the lower legs. The disease is a soil-transmitted disease caused by walking in silica-rich soil.[59] Toms currently works with factories nearby where they perform some of their shoe drops.[60]
Blake Mycoskie visited Argentina in 2002 while competing in the second season of The Amazing Race with his sister.[12] He returned on vacation in January 2006, and noticed that the local polo players were wearing alpargatas, a simple canvas slip-on shoe that he began to wear himself and which are the model for the original line of Toms Shoes.[13] They are made from canvas or cotton fabric with rope soles, but Toms makes theirs with rubber soles.[9] Mycoskie said that when he was doing volunteer work in the outskirts of Buenos Aires, he noticed that many of the children were running through the streets with no shoes on. He decided to develop a type of alpargata for the North American market, with the goal to provide a new pair of shoes free of charge to youth of Argentina and other developing nations for every pair sold.[14] According to Mycoskie, Bill Gates encouraged him by saying that the lack of shoes was a major contributor to diseases in children.[15]
Students attending colleges across the United States have created TOMS campus clubs. As of March 20, 2014, 281 campus clubs existed in the United States with another dozen located in Canada.[52] By comparison, another nonprofit organization known as Lions Club International was established in 1917 and is known for working to ending the cause of blindness, reports 400 Lions' campus clubs in 42 countries.[53]
Shoes have been given to children in 70 countries worldwide, including the United States, Argentina, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Swaziland, Guatemala, Haiti and South Africa.[45] Toms are sold at more than 500 stores nationwide and internationally, including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Whole Foods Market, which include shoes made from recycled materials.[46]
We believe in a better tomorrow. And we have from the start. Our company began back in 2006 in a Venice, CA apartment with one goal in mind: to give shoes to kids in need. Since then, your purchases have helped provide shoes, sight, and safe water to millions of people around the globe. And with 10 locations across the country, including our new Brooklyn space, there's even more opportunity locally to make an impact globally.
Employees of TOMS travel to different countries on "Giving Trips" to deliver shoes to children in person. In 2006, Toms distributed 10,000 pairs of shoes in Argentina.[48][49] In November 2007, the company distributed 50,000 pairs of shoes to children in South Africa.[50] As of April 2009, Toms had distributed 140,000 pairs of shoes to children in Argentina, Ethiopia, South Africa as well as children in the United States.[46] As of 2012, Toms has given away over one million pairs of shoes in 40 countries.[45][51]


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/**
 * 选择测试框架
 *
 *
 * @desc    A generator for building front-end project.
 * @author  [@soulteary](soulteary@qq.com)
 * @website http://soulteary.com
 * @date    2015.07.01
 */
/* global module */

'use strict';

var conf = require('../../common/conf');
var message = require('../message');
var helper = require('../../common/helper');

var licenses = require('./license');

/* istanbul ignore next: untestable */
module.exports = function(yeoman) {
    var done = yeoman.async();

    yeoman.prompt({
        type    : 'list',
        name    : 'testFramwork',
        message : message.promptMessage('请选择测试框架'),
        choices : conf.testFrameworkOptions,
        store   : true
    }, function(answers) {
        done((function() {

            // TODO: 完善其他类型
            if (answers.testFramwork !== '' || answers.testFramwork !== 'less') {
                helper.console.log(
                    message.notice('稍后添加[' + answers.testFramwork + ']相关功能,默认设置回`mocha`模式。')
                );
                answers.testFramwork = 'mocha';
            }

            yeoman.data.testFramework = {};
            yeoman.data.testFramework.type = answers.testFramwork;
            // enable仅为脚本使用
            yeoman.data.testFramework.enable = !!answers.testFramwork;
            licenses(yeoman);
        }()));
    }.bind(yeoman));
};


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Q: Validate correctness of a regular expression - Ruby/Ruby on Rails Let's say I got a regular expression like this:
/\b[A-Z0-9._%a-zöäüÖÄÜ\-]+@(?:[A-Z0-9a-zöüäÖÜÄ\-]+\.)+[A-Za-z]{2,4}\z/

How can I check via Ruby/RoR if this string is a valid regular expression?

A: If it doesn't raise errors, it's a valid regex. :)
def valid_regex?(str)
  Regexp.new(str)
  true
rescue
  false
end

valid_regex?('[a-b]') # => true
valid_regex?('[[a-b]') # => false


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Diary of the Dead (2007)
15 June 2008 5 August 2020
Director/Screenplay – George A. Romero, Producers – Sam Englebardt, Peter Grunwald, Ara Katz & Artur Spigel, Photography – Adam Swica, Music – Norman Orenstein, Visual Effects – SpinVFX (Supervisors – Jeff Campbell & Colin Davies), Special Effects Supervisor – Mark Ahee, Makeup Effects – Gaslight Studio (Supervisors – Chris Bridges, Kyle Glencross & Neil Morrill), Production Design – Rupert Lazarus. Production Company – Artfire Films/Romero-Grunwald/George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead LLC.
Michelle Morgan (Debra Moynahan), Josh Close (Jason Creed), Scott Wentworth (Professor Andrew Maxwell), Shawn Roberts (Tony Rebello), Amy Lalonde (Tracy Thurman), Joe Dinicol (Eliot Stone), Chris Violette (Gordo Thorsen), Philip Riccio (Ridley), Tatiana Maslany (Mary Dexter), R.D. Reid (Samuel), Martin Roach (Stranger)
A group of film school students at the University of Pittsburgh are shooting a horror film when news comes of people rising from the dead. The director Jason Creed picks up his girlfriend Debra Moynahan and they set out in an RV to her family's home in Scranton, along with most of the film crew. Jason insists on filming everything with his video camera as a record of what is happening. Along the way, they see the dead coming to life and devouring the flesh of the living. As society starts to collapse around them, Jason struggles to film what is happening and upload his finished film to the internet.
George Romero is a genre legend. The Romero legend rests principally on his Dead films, beginning with his first film Night of the Living Dead (1968). Night of the Living Dead changed the face of horror in a number of ways – it stripped away the conventions that horror operated on, it brought horror away from the studios to independent success and was the first horror film to become a midnight cult favourite. Night of the Living Dead also introduced George Romero's penchant for biting social commentaries – the film was seen as a satire on Vietnam.
A decade later Romero returned to zombies with Dawn of the Dead (1978), which became just as much of a cult classic as its predecessor. Both films were very different works in that Dawn of the Dead was in colour, Romero had turned his zombies into comic figures and the underlying metaphor was a biting attack on the consumer society. Romero returned to zombies not long after with Day of the Dead (1985), a brilliantly underrated film that contains some of Romero's finest writing. Alas, Day of the Dead was not a success and Romero was forced to compromise his original vision. The decade-and-a-half ahead was not a good one for George Romero with a series of non-starter projects or films that emerged with middling results. (A full list of George Romero's films is at the bottom of the page).
That would probably have been the last we heard of George Romero's Dead saga. However, a funny thing then happened. The early 00s brought a sudden spate of renewed interest and/or homages to Romero's zombie films. First there was the likes of Resident Evil (2002), 28 Days Later (2002) and House of the Dead (2003), which substantially homaged Romero, and this was followed by the successful remake of Dawn of the Dead (2004). This inspired an industry of films cashing in on the George Romero name/connection – other remakes like Night of the Living Dead 3D (2006) and Day of the Dead (2008); spinoffs like Day of the Dead 2: Contagium (2005), Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis (2005), Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave (2005), Night of the Living Dead Reanimated (2009), Night of the Living Dead: Resurrection (2012), Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn (2015), Night of the Living Dead: Genesis (2016), Night of the Living Dead: Rebirth (2017) and Day of the Dead: Bloodline (2018); and spoofs like Shaun of the Dead (2004), as well as a mountain of other mostly low-budget zombie films. [Indeed, only a month before Diary of the Dead was released there was another entire zombie Found Footage film made with the Spanish [Rec] (2007)]. Amid this renewed interest, Romero found the funding to make a return with Land of the Dead (2005), which rounded off his vision of the Dead saga that he was unable to make in 1985. Land of the Dead was a somewhat weak return, although not without its moments and still had the good old Romero biting social commentary.
Film school students face the zombie apocalypse – (l to r) Joe Dinicol, Michelle Morgan, Shawn Roberts and Amy Lalonde
Diary of the Dead was a further entry in George Romero's zombie series. Romero, always an independent filmmaker who worked outside the Hollywood system, had found increasing difficulty over the years finding funding to make his films – a substantial part of the reason his output was so sporadic in the 1990s. With Diary of the Dead, Romero, now in his late 60s, relocated to Toronto and made the film with an unknown cast, shooting on digital video and with a budget of only $2 million (which it should be noted is 14 times less than the Dawn of the Dead remake).
Diary of the Dead is George Romero smartly reinventing his zombies for the 00s. This is a zombie film that sits among the era of the camcorders, digital piracy, cellphone cameras, the blogosphere, My Space and YouTube, all of which are referenced throughout. Aside from the quantum shift in the mode of media that surrounds it, the film itself has been shot on digital video. Moreover, George Romero has made Diary of the Dead as a Found Footage film where everything is filmed by a handheld camera supposedly being carried by someone in the midst of the action. [Diary of the Dead went into general release in the US a month after Cloverfield (2008), which likewise used the Found Footage approach to make a monster movie].
Romero does cheat within the Found Footage format to make Diary of the Dead a more commercial film. As Michelle Morgan amusingly notes in her voiceover introduction "I've added music occasionally for effect, hoping to scare you." Romero also improbably has various of the actors using secondary or cellphone cameras in order to cut his single camera point-of-view up. At one point, Michelle Morgan comes across Josh Close cutting in footage from cctv cameras at the hideout simply so that Romero can include external shots of the vehicles arriving. (If nothing else, you have to complement George Romero on the rigorousness of keeping to the logic of the Found Footage camera). Neither [Rec] nor Cloverfield cheated as much on the first person camera logic; on the other hand, George Romero is far more challenging in the way that he constantly interrogates the role of the filmmaker, asking to what extent the documentary cameraman is complicit in the activities he is filming – Josh Close is seen as having blood on his hands, while his determined obsession to finish the film is seen as placing the others into danger.
Josh Close fends off a zombie and keeps filming – George Romero makes a zombie film Found Footage style
Like most of George Romero's catastrophe films, Diary of the Dead is bitingly satiric. We get anonymous voices on the radio commenting: "We become hysterical about all these people crossing the border into our country. But that's not the problem anymore. The problem's people crossing the border between life and death." There are also the scenes where the party comes across a group of African-American men led by Martin Roach who have taken the opportunity to arm themselves and set up their own fortress. "What's with you?" Josh Close asks, "Why did you stay?" As Roach explains: "Because we got the power. For the first time in our lives, we got the power because everybody else left. All the folks without suntans," where you can clearly see this it is Romero spinning the zombie film by way of the racial disparities brought out by the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
The ending of Diary of the Dead revisits the ending of Night of the Living Dead, showing hicks shooting zombies for fun, including one haunting scene where a female zombie is strung up to a tree by her hair and her body shot away as Michelle Morgan comments in voiceover: "Are we worth saving? You tell me." It shows a George Romero who has becomes deeply pessimistic about any hope for the human condition.
Mostly, Diary of the Dead is about the issue of independence in the modern media. The film opens with a network news tape of a zombie attack and later we see a government spokesperson trying to dismiss the event as merely a fracas between immigrants. Compare this to the news broadcast about the returned satellite in Night of the Living Dead – here television is no longer a disseminator of information but a tool of government spin. Romero sees that truth is a commodity that has become lost in the complicity between government, the media and commercial interest. As Michelle Morgan notes in one of her voiceovers: "The more voices there are, the truth becomes that much harder to find. It all just becomes noise." Romero sees the only unadulterated truth lies out there in the freedom of the blogosphere and the film is in effect about the heroic struggle to tell the truth free of mainstream lies. "The mainstream had vanished. It was just us – bloggers, hackers, kids," comments Michelle Morgan.
Diary of the Dead is George Romero going back to basics and doing what Romero does best and delivering the goods. The low-budget, digital-shot look seems to have greatly freed Romero from the fog that affected his films throughout the 1990s. The low key approach is never better demonstrated than the opening scenes where Romero shows a great deal of directorial sophistication in having a number of things – arriving paramedics, fussing news presenters and the dead returning to life and coming after the living – all within the space of a single sustained shot. There is an enormous amount of creativity to Diary of the Dead. One of the most inventive touches is that of Samuel the deaf Amish zombie hunter – it is a genuine shame that he ended up being disposed of so quickly as this is one of the most original characters in the Dead series.
Joe Dinicol fights off a zombie while Chris Violette lies wounded in the background
George Romero also takes the opportunity to return to the trademark gore that was a feature of the original Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead but became watered down by the time of Land of the Dead. We get various scenes with a zombie rolling off a hospital bed and its intestines falling out; the novelty of seeing a zombie's skull and brain melt down after acid is thrown on its head; a head bifurcated by a sword; and the climactic scene where a female zombie is hung from a tree by its hair and the body blown away leaving only the top half of the head still hanging. It feels after several years in limbo that Groege Romero has finally found himself him again and Diary of the Dead is an authentic showing of the good old Romero goods.
Less successful is Romero's attempts to carp at horror cliches during the shooting of a low-budget horror film with Amy Lalonde, playing a heroine horror being pursued by a mummy, interrupting shooting to ask why heroines in horror films always have to have low necklines, twist their ankles and get their tops ripped off by the monster. Romero clumsily revisits the scene later in the film where the zombified Philip Riccio, still wearing his mummy costume, pursues Amy Lalonde for real, tearing her top off and she tripping and falling, while Josh Close futilely stands over trying to yell "cut". It is one of the Diary of the Dead's few moments of humour but feels like a joke that could have easily ended on the cutting room floor.
George Romero conducted a sequel with Survival of the Dead (2009) where Alan Van Sprang who plays the minor role of a fake soldier who invades the RV is expanded to become the central character.
George Romero's other genre films include:– Night of the Living Dead (1968); Jack's Wife/Season of the Witch/Hungry Wives (1972) about suburban witchcraft; The Crazies (1973), an underrated film about a madness-inducing biospill; Martin (1976), a superb deconstruction of the cinematic vampire myth; Dawn of the Dead/Zombies – Dawn of the Dead (1979); the Stephen King horror comic homage Creepshow (1982); Day of the Dead (1985); Monkey Shines (1988) about a psychic link between a paraplegic and a murderous monkey; Two Evil Eyes (1990), an Edgar Allan Poe collaboration with Dario Argento; The Dark Half (1993), from the Stephen King novel about a writer haunted by an evil doppelganger; Bruiser (2000) about a man whose face suddenly becomes a blank mask; and Land of the Dead (2005). Romero has also produced the Tales from the Darkside (1983-5) and Monsters (1988-9) horror anthology series, as well as the films Deadtime Stories (2009), Deadtime Stories 2 (2010) and the remake of The Crazies (2010). His scripts include Creepshow II (1987), Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) and the remake of Night of the Living Dead (1990).
Director: George A. Romero
Actors: Josh Close, Shawn Roberts, Joe Dinicol, Tatiana Maslany, R.D. Reid, Martin Roach
Themes: Zombies, Found Footage Films, Social Collapse, The Media, The Internet and Cyberspace, Splatter and Gore, Makeup Effects Vehicles, Film Series and Sequels, Films of 2007
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Day of the Dead (1985)
Wrong End 2: Dead End (2007)
Planet Terror (2007)
Land of the Dead (2005)
Return of the Living Dead (1985)
Creepshow (1982)
Dead Snow 2 (2014)
V/H/S Viral (2014)
ABCs of Death 2 (2014)
[Rec]3: Genesis (2012)
Attack Girls' Swim Team vs. the Undead (2007)
Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis (2005)
Stir of Echoes: The Awakening (2007)


Mike and I headed to Montgomery County for Andrea and KJ's wedding. We knew it was supposed to snow but we weren't expecting it so soon and certainly so much so quick! It made for beautiful portraits and we're so happy this wonderful couple didn't mind it one bit! Enjoy just a few of our favorites!
Marissa and Jeff's family were absolutely wonderful to work with in their beautiful home in Ashburn yesterday evening! Although it's been cold outside indoors with a nice backdrop worked perfectly to get some beautiful portraits of their two children. Enjoy just a few of our favorites!
Mike and I were honored to photograph Senator Elect Marsha Blackburn's tea yesterday afternoon at Trump International Hotel in DC. Today she will be sworn in as the first female senator in Tennessee! Enjoy just a few of our favorites!


Jetico is proud to promote the annual Data Privacy Day on January 28, with this year's spotlight on the value of information. On Data Privacy Day, hundreds of organizations and individuals collaborate to generate awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust.
As a Data Privacy Day Champion, Jetico joins the growing global effort among nonprofits, academic institutions, corporations, government entities, municipalities and individuals to raise awareness in their communities both at home and work.
In North America, the Data Privacy Day initiative is officially led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), which is a nonprofit, public-private partnership dedicated to promoting a safer, more secure and more trusted internet. The NCSA has gathered useful tips for consumers to learn online safety basics, keep accounts and devices safe and much more on their site at staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online.
such as their handy Technology Checklist - where of course data encryption and data wiping are recommended.
We also recommend tuning in to the Data Privacy Day livestream on Monday, January 28 at 2pm PST / 5pm EST, where data security experts from various organizations will be talking on interesting subjects such as GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act, 'Security and Privacy in the Cloud' and 'The Future of Privacy and Breakthrough Technologies'.
to join the conversation for Data Privacy Day 2019.


There's nothing like a Pawleys Island vacation to melt your stress away and enjoy a laid back getaway from the everyday hustle that we all deal with. From lounging on some of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast, dining on fresh local seafood at an oceanfront restaurant or enjoying world-class golf, there are a ton of ways to spend your leisure time during your trip to Pawleys Island.
And if you consider yourself a shopaholic, there are lots of great local shops and venues to snag the perfect souvenir to remember your Pawleys Island vacation by! Here are some of the best spots to peruse for deals on your upcoming trip to Pawleys Island.
With a history dating back to the 1930s, the Hammock Shops Village features over two dozen unique shops all centered around--surprise!--the original Hammock Shop. In addition to their selection of handmade rope hammocks, the Hammock Shop also offers homemade fudge and unique arts and crafts for the home and garden. Fashion fans can browse coastal garb at clothiers like Haute Hanger and Pawleys Island Wear as well as fine and fashion jewelry at Elegantz, Details by Three Sisters and Whitmire Fine Jewelry. Kids and kids-at-heart are sure to love the amazing toy and game selection offered by the Freckled Frog. Also, a great selection of niche shops like Isle of Candles, Christmas Mouse and High Country Olive Oil offer something for every shopper.
Looking to prep for some fishing or just to get the essential gear for a day at the beach? You'll find it all at Pawleys Island Outdoors! Conveniently located on Ocean Highway across from the Caledonia and True Blue golf courses, Pawleys Island Outdoors has been the go-to spot for outdoor enthusiasts since opening in 2006. Inside the shop, you will find every essential piece of freshwater and saltwater fishing gear including rods and reels, lures, line, outerwear and live or frozen bait. Pawleys Island Outdoors is also an authorized dealer for the most popular outdoor items and accessories like Yeti coolers, Guy Harvey shirts, GoPro cameras and Costa Del Mar sunglasses. They also operate a sister shop nearby that offers rentals for bike and kayaks as well as beach essentials like chairs and umbrellas.
If you're the type that prefers enjoying a good book while lounging on the beach, make Litchfield Books your first stop on your Pawleys Island vacation! Litchfield Books is an independent book shop that has been a locals' favorite for years, providing all the top New York Times bestsellers, literary classics and a rich selection of works from local writers. Whether you're looking for a pulse-pounding mystery, a light-hearted memoir or a historic account of lowcountry life, Litchfield Books will have the perfect page-turner for your vacation. The shop also carries a large variety of commemorative gift items and greeting cards for special occasions. Litchfield Books has also earned a large following for their weekly Moveable Feast luncheon series that invites local and nationally-renown authors to discuss their works with readers, with past guests including Harlan Coben, Pat Conroy, Cokie Roberts and David Baldacci. Enjoy the same friendly atmosphere and great selection of literature that locals have come to love and visit Litchfield Books during your trip to Pawleys Island.
Beyond the Pawleys Island area, the rest of the Grand Strand offers other great shopping venues like the Market Common and two Tanger Outlet Centers. But if you haven't planned your Pawleys Island vacation yet, there's no better time than now! The most popular weeks of summer are reserving fast, so be sure to check out The Litchfield Company's great deals at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort, Pawleys Plantation Resort or True Blue Resort. From cozy one bedroom golf course suites to deluxe six bedroom Pawleys Island beach houses, we've got the perfect accommodations at the best price for your upcoming trip to Pawleys Island!


Afterwards come along to a quick fire round quiz night. Mini rounds testing all your knowledge and your quick thinking, all the family can get involved. Prize for the winning team.
Team of the year points for attendance and the winning team and extra points for anyone that comes dressed as Quick Draw Mcdraw!


This is a great recipe for a cold night, busy night, for those of you who like to cook, but don't like to cook. I altered this recipe from the Butterfly Garden Cafe cookbook (a tea room/restaurant here in Louisville). You can easily make this vegetarian by just omitting the chicken.
Saute onion for 3-4 minutes. Add rest. Let cook together for about 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite taco toppings: cheese, sour cream, corn chips, tortilla chips, salsa, avocado, etc.
Makes a ton – at least 12 1-cup servings, probably more. So easy, freezable, healthy.


1. This Current Affairs Quiz May 15 2017 is meant to be a check for your learning and is meant to serve as tool for assessment.
2. Current Affairs Quiz May 15 2017 is designed to check your Current Affairs General Knowledge and provide you an assessment of the same.
3. Each question in Current Affairs Quiz May 15 2017 followed by 4 options. Select the most appropriate option for the question.
Question 1: Which river is known as lifeline of Madhya Pradesh?
Narmada is known as lifeline of Madhya Pradesh. PM Modi recently launched the Narmada Seva Mission for the conservation of Narmada River.
Question 2: Who is France's new Prime Minister?
French President Emmanuel Macron has named centreright Edouard Philippe as his first Prime Minister.
Rafael Nadal continued his unbeaten run on clay this season after winning the Madrid Masters for the fifth time by defeating Austria's Dominic Thiem.
Question 4: Who is China's richest person?
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba's Founder Jack Ma has surpassed real estate and entertainment tycoon, Wang Jianlin, to become China's richest person.
Question 5: How many medals have India won in 2017 Asian Wrestling Championship?
India finished with 10 medals, including one gold, five silver and four bronze at the Asian Wrestling Championship, bettering their tally of nine medals in the last edition at Bangkok.
Question 6: Sale of High in Fat, Salt and Sugar (HFSS) food at school canteens has been banned in which state?
Vegetable- khichdi, rajma – rice and idli -vada will be the replacements for pizza, pastries and noodles in school canteens of Maharashtra as the State Government has imposed a ban on HFSS foods in all school canteens of the State.
Question 7: Which state is set to issue a house ID for every home?
The Manohar Lal Khattar government has decided to gather a detailed data of every resident and issue a sleek identity for every house in Haryana. During the survey, address of each house, photo, location, details of owner of the house, electricity connection, water connection, details of electronic devices, bank account numbers, IFSC code and other personal details will be collected.
Question 8: Which is the highest grossing Indian film ever?
SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2: The Conclusion has become the first Indian film to cross Rs 1000 crore at the box office, it is now close to collecting around 1500-crore mark at the worldwide market and its Hindi dubbed version is inching towards the 500-crore mark at the domestic box-office.
Question 9: Who will be the Pakistan's new High Commissioner to India?
Sohail Mahmood, one of Pakistan's senior-most diplomats, has been chosen as new High Commissioner to India. Mahmood, 55, currently Pakistan's ambassador in Turkey, was granted a visa by India . He will be succeeding Abdul Basit who was the previous High commissioner of Pakistan to India.
Question 10: In which country is India going to replace its research station 'Maitri'?
It is proposed to replace the Maitri station at Antarctica in next 3-4 years, incorporating the modern energy conservation systems i.e. CHP units and integrated power generation through wind energy and solar power, a waste conservation and waste disposal strategy through appropriate redesign of wastewater treatment and disposal system capable to recycle treated water to meet Environmental Protocol,.


Biden won't blow through Evansville, but he will come within a few hours' drive.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Summer always brings high-profile tours to the area. And this year you can see everyone from Taylor Swift to Foo Fighters to … Joe Biden.
The former vice president is hitting the road this June on his "American Promise" tour. It's part of an effort to promote his recent book "Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose," which chronicles the year of his life after his son Beau died of brain cancer.
Biden won't come to Indiana, but he will come within a few hours' drive. He'll speak in Louisville on June 7 at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. He'll also land in St. Louis on June 14 at the Peabody Opera House.
Tickets for both events go on sale Friday. Prices start at $45.


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Currently, Cayman Nebraska has 3.5k followers on Instagram. The mystery woman in Urban Meyer's video is a native of Nebraska. It's unclear how she came to have a Facebook or Instagram account. Urban Meyer later apologized to the woman for causing distraction and deactivated all social media accounts. A quick Google search for Cayman Nebraska will reveal her exact age, height and other relevant information.
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Jennifer Begakis, Historian of Capitalism & Disney
Cornell UniversityCornell University
Publicly Walt Disney
Ch. 3: "Project Mickey" from Divestment to Disneyland
Walt Disney. TIME. ISSUE DATE: Dec. 27, 1937. ALSO APPEARED: Dec. 27, 1954
J. Begakis
Before Disneyland, Walt Disney tried and failed at a similar, albeit less risky, investment than a owned and operated theme park.[1]
In 1938, one year after the successful premiere of Walt Disney Productions (WDP) full-length animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney announced to the press his plans to build a sports club in Pasadena, CA.
The Pasadena project was Disney's first attempt to create an entertainment and recreational complex that was physically separate from the WDP animation studios.[2]
Disney's project ultimately failed during contract negotiations with city officials. Though short-lived, with talks beginning and ending within one year, the investment faced considerable opposition from residents.
Yet beyond the price tag, Walt Disney's failed negotiations with Pasadena city officials exposed WDP to a new reputation risk.
After all, the Pasadena project made newspaper reports soon before contracting arrangements fell through. Walt Disney's name was featured in national newspaper headlines with news of Pasadena residents calling the proposed sports facility a "public nuisance."[3]
In the early 1940s, company executives and shareholders were uneasy about such negative publicity. Within a year of its IPO, WDP was soon reporting reduced revenue on films due to the outbreak of war in Europe.
The company board of directors took immediate steps to conserve capital expenses, including deferring quarterly dividends to stockholders.[4] Likewise, new brick and mortar investments outside of the studio, like Disney's ill-fated Pasadena project, required capital that the public company was unwilling to spend.[5]
As the publicly traded animation and film company saw it, Walt Disney's pet projects were financial liabilities and a potential threat to the animation studio's public image. At best, Walt Disney's plan in Pasadena needed more company oversight to be a success, and at worst, his ideas were flimsy, and his use of company funds was reckless.[6]
Disney's failure suggested to the firm that new entertainment business beyond the Burbank studios was too dangerous a brand risk. The potential for the WDP brand to lose value by failing in a new entertainment market was too taxing on the struggling firm.[7]
A failed investment was one thing, but bad press about Walt Disney might cast a shadow over the animation and film studio's sterling reputation. And having blundered in public once already, might another bad Disney deal hurt the good Disney name?
Walt Disney was WDP's greatest asset, at least, he had been. When the Disney brothers incorporated WDP in 1929, Walt's name was the film company's most distinct feature.
By the early 1940s, Walt Disney was as visible to moviegoers as were his famous animated characters.[8] Just as Mickey Mouse was the recognized star of the animation studio, the name Walt Disney was displayed and announced prominently in the opening credits of every animated short and full-length feature film.
Will Rogers and Walt Disney at a party given in honor of Disney, 1933.
Walt Disney's status as a Hollywood producer rose along with the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. He continued to appear in popular magazines, attended industry award shows and Hollywood film premieres.
While Roy Disney kept a low public profile as the CEO of WDP until his brother passed away in 1966, Walt Disney made himself visible to the press and public. Disney also enjoyed playing polo with Will Rogers at the Rogers estate in Pacific Palisades, California. Polo was one of Disney's favorite leisure activities, and where he met several famous faces who became close friends.
Disney and Spencer Tracy photographed at a Polo Match, 1930s.
By the time WDP went public in 1940, Walt Disney seemed to liked socializing with his Hollywood pals as much, if not more, then he took pleasure in running day to day operations at his film studio.
Yes, Disney's Pasadena project is lesser known then his company's success in animation in the late 1930s. However, his failure helps explain why Walt Disney later sought the help of R&D experts to assist him in planning Disneyland.
And on top of that, the consequences of his failure directly affected the existing organizational structure of the young publicly traded company and paved the way for WDP's new investment strategy.
Next: Divesting in Walt Disney
[1] WED Enterprises. 1953. Copyright University of Central Florida Special Collections. 1.8
[4] "Disney Security Offering Filed: Company Registers Issue of 155,000 Shares Preferred with S.E.C. Disney Security Offering Filed." Los Angeles Times. Mar 14, 1940., "Disney Confirms Financing Plans." Los Angeles Times. Feb 23, 1940., "Disney Will be Host at His New Studio." Los Angeles Times. Aug 27, 1940.
[5] Already reporting reduced revenue on films due to the war in Europe, directors of WDP voted to defer quarterly dividends to conserve capital. "Disney Passes Usual Dividend: Europe War Loss and Desire to Conserve Capital Prompt Step." Los Angeles Times. Jun 13, 1941.
[6] In a minority stockholder suit, Disney is accused of receiving "unreasonable, excessive and out of proportion" compensation from WDP between 1947 and 1951. The same year members of the board directors began negotiating a divestment deal with Disney. "Disney Target in Suit of Company Stockholder: Contracts for Compensation Under Attack; Accounting also Demanded in Complaint." Los Angeles Times. Jun 18, 1953.
[7] Before Pasadena, in 1938, Disney purchased 51 acres of land in Burbank, between Riverside and Alameda, to expand the studios. Chapter two highlights the development of WDP's new studio, including designs intended for public access and small press tours. Additionally, the chapter focuses on the failure of Disney's independent Pasadena project. "DISNEY STARTS WORK ON STUDIO: FOUNDATIONS LAID FOR $1,000,000 PROJECT." Los Angeles Times (1923-1995), Mar 19, 1939., "Disney Erecting Preview Theater." Los Angeles Times (1923-1995), Dec 17, 1939.
[8] "Analysis of the fan mall received at the Disney studios addressed to the cast of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' indicates that little Dopey almost succeeded in stealing the show from Snow White, the heroine of Disney's first feature length production. Management of the Carthay Circle Theater, where 'Snow White' is not in its eleventh week, has provided post cards for patrons to mail to out-of-town friends. But each week an increasingly large number of cards arrive at the Disney studio addressed to the characters of the production." "Fan Mail Sent to Characters in Cartoon." Los Angeles Times. Mar 11, 1938.
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Biopharma set for a big buyout year – on dollar terms at least
Edwin Elmhirst
The second mega-merger in as many quarters means a huge M&A year is in the making, but a look at deal volume tells another story.
Over the first half of the year drug developers pledged to spend a total of $173bn on mergers and acquisitions, an eye-watering sum that already beats the last three full years on total deal spend. In fact, in only two of the last 10 years did the sector splash out more than this on takeovers.
The multi-billion take outs of Celgene and Allergan, for $74bn and $63bn respectively, are almost entirely responsible for the figure; the presence of a mega-merger in any year will always give a top-line boost. A look at the volume of deals happening tells a different story, however; transaction volume has been low for a while, but a big drop off seems to have happened last quarter.
EvaluatePharma counts only 22 takeovers in the second quarter, the smallest quarterly deal count for at least a decade. Having four companies distracted by two huge deals could provide something of an explanation, but this analysis does seem to point to a sluggish level of underlying M&A activity.
This analysis looks only at drug makers, and excludes medtech companies or genomics specialists, providing a focused look at the high-risk end of the sector.
Deal bankers lucky enough to get a slice of the mega-merger action are unlikely to be concerned by the latest quarter's slowdown, but no one will want to see this level of activity over the remainder of the year. A Vantage analysis of licensing deals, run earlier this year, also detected signs of a downturn in these types of transaction; an update on these numbers will be published in the next few days, and it will be interesting to see whether these types of transaction have also continued to slow (Licensing deal activity follows buyout market downwards, February 5, 2019).
A buoyant IPO market still exists, at least, though with signs of a retrenchment in venture funding as well – albeit from sky high levels – it seems like industry players are adopting a more cautious stance when it comes to spending.
Of course these analyses have been conducted in the shadow of the biotech boom, a period when new records were set on many measures of sector activity. A return to more normal or sustainable levels of investment and spending should be expected.
Lack of appetite for some of the sector's more unrealistic valuations have also been blamed for the slowdown in deal making, and perhaps this factor is still at play. At the same time, however, the takeouts of companies like Array Biopharma and Loxo Oncology show that when big players want an asset, they are willing to swallow huge price tags.
But deals of this size are the exception rather than the rule. It is the smaller deals that tend to drive the volume of M&A activity in any given year, so a slow down at this end of the transaction scale must be responsible. An important factor to consider here is the willingness of equity and venture investors to fund young drug developers, which can lessen the need to make a deal.
All of this spells sparse times for deal bankers. These analyses suggest that recently their ideas have for the most part been falling on unappreciative ears. As long as clients have alternative financing options on the table, pitches must be backed by water-tight logic.
Biggest M&A deals announced in Q2 2019
Date announced Acquirer Target Status Value ($bn)
June AbbVie Allergan Open 63.0
June Pfizer Array Open 11.4
May Merck & Co Peloton Therapeutics Open 2.2
April Novartis IFM Tre Closed 1.6
May Pfizer TherAchon Open 0.8
Abbvie proves the best at getting the most out of its workers
Merck cements its novel drug approval dominance
With market shares shrinking, big pharma will keep buying
Only Bristol bucks big pharma's drive for external reliance


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Other routes, such as round Loch Kinord or up to Ballater and taking the service bus back to Dinnet, are options which can be decided on the day.
The day will finish at the Holly Tree Bar at the back of the Loch Kinord Hotel with a late afternoon informal plated main meal (typically, curry, casserole, etc) and choice of desserts (help yourself) & coffee. You can share stories of adventures from some of our early members. Please bring along any old photographs of walks/weekends. If you can send them in digitally, we could set up a slideshow.