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A Whole New World: How technology is driving the evolution of intelligent banking in Asia-Pacific
Candice de Monts-Petit
Candice is a manager within Economist Impact's Policy & Insights division in EMEA. Prior to joining the Economist Group in 2018, she was the editor of IR Magazine, the global publication dedicated to investor relations professionals. She had an early career working in finance and investor relations in the natural resources sector in Moscow, Paris and London. Candice holds an MSc in Business Management from Université Paris Dauphine, an MA in Political Science (Post-Soviet studies) from Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris and a degree in Chinese Studies from Université Paris Diderot.
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The Asian banking scene is digitising fast, spurred on by the growth of Alipay and WeChat Pay in China
Across the Asia-Pacific region, governments and regulators are already implementing new strategies to digitise their economies and boost social inclusion. Faster payment networks are spreading, facilitating the adoption of mobile payments and the development of open banking. With mobile payment infrastructure and services already embedded in major economies, Asia-Pacific banks are looking to the next challenge. Digital technology regulations lag other regions but are under review (37% of respondents believe that emerging data regulation will have a major impact on the banking sector) as Asia looks to modernise, diversify and dilute its dependence on international trade.
In markets where mobile payments have already taken root, banks and payment processors are battling tech companies on two fronts. They are working to retain their own retail card and current-account customers and attract new users to their apps and e-wallets. They also need to get and keep merchants on their side if they are to reap the economies of scale from a high-volume, low-margin sector.
Competition is intensifying between payment solutions based on application programming interfaces (APIs) and pre-loaded and credit card e-wallets. That may explain why survey respondents see an immediate need to master digital engagement and marketing (37% for 2020) to pull in users and merchants. They also need to be able to respond quickly when Alipay, WeChat Pay, Google and WhatsApp introduce new features (31% for 2020).
In India, app providers are already offering cashbacks, discount vouchers and other features to gain and retain market share. This may leave the smaller players vulnerable, particularly when all that is required to switch services is downloading an app. It is therefore likely that consolidation of this sector will follow. As Vijay Shekhar Sharma, founder and chief executive of Paytm, has pointed out, payments are merely the moat around other, more profitable services. The players with deep pockets will outlive their weaker competitors.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore was met with similar concerns that disruptors would leave the banks unprofitable when it first suggested the introduction of open banking. When the regulator pointed out that tech and fintech firms could already offer faster, simpler and cheaper transaction services, the banks agreed to collaborate on upgrading the banking system, providing all stakeholders operated within the same regulatory environment.
Singapore is set to follow Hong Kong with virtual bank licences; ride-hailing app giant Grab is likely to be among the first applicants. That may worry established banks, but the question remains whether the big tech providers have the capacity to tie up capital in establishing their own bank operations. It is also not clear if they really want to expose themselves to the reputational risks that service interruptions or bad service present if they are the sole provider of such services. Grab already offers loans through a Japanese bank and recently signed up with Citibank to offer branded credit cards.2 If either of those services fail to deliver to consumers, the banks, not Grab, face the wrath of consumers and regulatory authorities.
Yet all Asian regulators are acutely aware of how Alipay and WeChat Pay were able to create an effective duopoly in an unregulated market. Chinese authorities are now bringing in new laws to level the playing field. Other authorities want to lay down the rules first, before such corrective action needs to be taken. As a result, the Chinese payment giants may find new markets tougher to crack when they must operate under tighter licensing and data protection rules.
As Steve Weston, co-founder of Australia's Volt Bank, says of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority: "The regulators are focused on ensuring that all banks, including new entrants, are operating in a prudent manner."
The shifting landscape of global wealth: Future-proofing prosperity in a ti...
In some instances the impact of this shift will be shaped by local factors, such as demographic changes. In other instances this shift will reflect shared characteristics, as demonstrated by the greater popularity of overseas investing among younger high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) brought up in an era of globalisation. Whatever the drivers, the landscape of wealth is changing—from local to global, and from one focused on returns to one founded on personal values.
Despite rising economic concerns and a tradition of investor home bias in large parts of the world, the new landscape of wealth appears less interested in borders. According to a survey commissioned by RBC Wealth Management and conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), younger HNWIs are substantially more enthusiastic about foreign investing. The U.S. is a particularly high-profile example of a country where a long-standing preference for investments in local markets appears set to be transformed.
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The Eagleman Stag
An innovative and staggeringly beautiful stop motion story about life and the passage of time. Best Animation at BAFTA 2011.
2011 | 5 - 10 | Drama | Human Nature | Stop Motion | UK | 2011
Peter is a famous entomologist who spent all his life reflecting on the way we perceive time. The older we get, he tells us, the more our perception of time changes . The past gets longer, and the present becomes shorter. He demonstrates this thesis by telling us the story of his life, since he was born until his death – and even giving us a small glimpse of the afterlife, in a very poetic and ambiguous ending. Pivotal moment of his life is the discovery of a mysterious insect, the Eagleman Stag from the title, whose blood seems to have regenerative powers . This revelation will change everything, and it will be the focus of all his researches until his last breath.
It 's rare to find a short film of this kind. There are many unexpected elements that unsettle the viewer. First, one wonders about the technique that was used. Only a few seconds in the film a question rises: what am I looking at? It looks like stop-motion, but it can't be. We are used to seeing such incredibly fluid movements only in digital animation, but this is not the case. Everything that appears on the screen was made in-camera. A lot of patience, many collaborators and the use of a special foam that the director jealously guards made this ease of movement possible, which deceives the eye and our own perception. The animation is extremely clean and precise and the film noir-like cinematography, at times contrasted and at others balanced on shades of gray, make the short a one of a kind piece of work. But it is not only the aesthetic that leaves a mark, the storytelling is equally amazing. It 's very difficult to fit an entire life in just 9 minutes, but Please managed to do so with a totally free narrative: the various stages of Peter's life flow seamlessly, images and shapes are combined and blended together freely to take us from a place and time to another, transforming the live of a peaceful nature lover in a sort of breathtaking adventure. The anxiety of the time compression of the protagonist becomes concrete, ironically, in the reduction of his existence in a few minutes.
We often see innovative films: some have bold animations, others have strong, genius stories, but it is difficult to find a work that is so new and unique from all points of view .
The director released a making-of of the short on Vimeo, which shows the passion and dedication of every single crew member, including Benedict Please, the author of the music (another strong point), Mickey's brother .
Class of 1984, Michael " Mikey " Please is one of the most exciting young British directors. The Eagleman Stag is his graduation film from the Royal College of Art, and after premiering at Sundance it was selected in more than 50 international film festivals, winning numerous awards, from Clermont- Ferrand to the prestigious BAFTA for Best Animated Short Film. Please is very active in the production of short films and music videos, such as TV On The Radio's Second Song. Here you can see the trailer of his latest work , Marilyn Myller.
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Coronavirus in Arkansas: Governor Hutchinson, other leaders give update on COVID-19 cases, testing and issues
CONWAY, Ark.- Governor Asa Hutchinson, Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith, Dr. Jose Romero, chief medical officer at the Arkansas Department of Health and Congressman French Hill (R-Arkansas) visited Conway Wednesday afternoon and discussed an update on cases, testing and issues.
Coronavirus in Arkansas
As of Wednesday afternoon, there are 30,297 total COVID-19 cases and 335 deaths in the state, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson. That is an increase of 564 cases and four deaths from Tuesday.
According to Dr. Nate Smith, 78 of the new cases are in correctional facilities and 486 are in communities.
Dr. Smith said the counties with the largest number of new cases are Pulaski County (78), Sebastian County (52), Washington County (46) and Benton County (48). All other counties had fewer than 20 new cases, according to Smith.
There are currently 458 hospitalizations due to the coronavirus in Arkansas, which is a net increase of 13, according to Dr. Smith.
According to Smith, there are 94 people on a ventilator in Arkansas due to the virus, an increase of three from Tuesday.
Dr. Smith said there are currently 6,439 active cases in the state.
Smith said the total number of cases is about one percent of the state population and the number of active cases is less than one percent, but the state still has work to do.
"If you came into your living room and the curtains were on fire, you wouldn't say, 'Well, it's at one percent, I'm not going to worry about it now. Let's wait until it's at two or three percent," Smith said. "No, you get after it. The fire is still burning here. We're making some good progress here in Central Arkansas, but the fire is still burning, and we can't let up until we put it out."
According to Smith, there have been 830 coronavirus patients in Faulkner County. Of the total Faulkner County cases, 226 are active, according to Dr. Smith. The Secretary of Health noted 20% of the cases in Faulkner County were adults 18 to 14 years old, which is higher than the state's 13 to 14%. There are currently 22 hospitalized in Faulkner County with seven currently on ventilators, according to Smith. Dr. Smith said four people have died in Faulkner County due to the virus. The Secretary of Health said the overall positivity rate in Faulkner County is 6.3%, which is lower than the state's positivity rate of 7.6%. According to Dr. Smith, 604 people have recovered from the virus in Faulkner County. Smith noted the test rate in Faulkner County is 1,038 per 10,000 people, while the state's rate is 1,326 per 10,000 people.
Dr. Jose Romero said the Conway Human Development Center has an outbreak. According to Dr. Romero, the Conway Human Development Center is the largest in the state, with 461 residents, 927 staff and 26 contractors. Romero said there are 87 residents with active cases and 18 staff with active cases. Visitations with clients are not currently allowed at the Human Development Center. The current plan is to allow visitation again by August 11, which is 28 days after the last positive case, according to state officials.
Dr. Smith said the Arkansas Department of Health received reports on 5,146 tests done in the last 24 hours.
According to Smith, 80,862 tests have been done so far in July.
The governor said there is a challenge with a backlog in the commercial labs and it doesn't allow the state to get to this month's goal.
Congressman French Hill also said there is an issue with the reagent supply for testing facilities.
Dr. Smith said the state has a lot of work to catch up when it comes to the testing goal.
According to Smith, the ADH public health labs did 1,455 tests Tuesday and UAMS did 656, which is a steady increase for them.
Arkansas's federal congressional delegation sent a letter to Vice President Mike Pence asking for greater national support for commercial labs.
Rep. Hill said he is committed to continue to press the vice president for answers.
Hill also said he proposed an amendment to the Defense Production Act called the Save Act. According to Hill, this would take medical supplies, pharmaceutical ingredients, compounds and all related medical devices and put under that strategy at President Donald Trump's discretion.
Rep. Hill said the delegation is ready to partner with Governor Hutchinson in the next few weeks as Congress reassesses the gaps in the CARES Act. Hill said they want more flexibility in state and local funding, as well as financial support for broadband and schools.
Hill urged that masks are critical.
Governor Hutchinson also talked about Walmart and Sam's Club requiring masks in their stores across the country. The governor said it's another step in education.
Walmart and Sam's Club require shoppers to wear face coverings starting July 20
The Arkansas Education Association did a survey over the weekend and 90% of respondents have concerns about going back to school. Governor Hutchinson said it's a natural reaction for people to be concerned and asked them to closely follow the guidelines given by the schools.
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In the update, 18,600 doses were received by the state this week. The state has 293,600 doses with 147,609 given at 50.3%
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is holding a news conference Tuesday to discuss the state's plans for redistricting.
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Cyprus can promote the values of the Silk Road Initiative, Anastasiades tells Beijing conference
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Cyprus, an EU member state with a most unique geographical location, rich historical and cultural heritage, and strong experience in providing financial services, can be an active player in promoting the values of the Silk Road Initiative, President Nicos Anastasiades said in his address to the conference of Asian political parties on a "New View of the Silk Road: Action for Common Development."
In this respect, he told his audience in Beijing, "we stand ready to cooperate closely with our Chinese, Asian and European partners in effectively supporting this Initiative."
Cyprus, he pointed out, having one of the largest maritime registry in the world, is considered today to be an important international shipping player and has the third largest fleet within the European Union with a percentage of over 12% of the total fleet of the 28 EU member states.
Lying at the crossroads of Africa, Asia and Europe, Cyprus is a key transit island of the Silk Road Maritime Trade Routes, and can play an important role in successfully promoting the aims and values of the Silk Maritime Road, he added, noting that every day, vessels flying the Cypriot flag are connecting Asia and Europe in a continuous process of promoting Asia-Europe cooperation. Cyprus is indeed a credible international business centre.
The President thanked sincerely the Government of the People's Republic and the Communist Party of China for the invitation extended to him, and congratulate them on organizing this Special Conference. Anastasiades, according to an official press release, is the only head of state among the 28 EU members to be addressing the conference.
"My presence here today acquires additional significance for yet another reason: as the only Head of State from the European Union invited to participate in the Conference, I feel particularly obliged to express my deep gratitude to the Government of the People's Republic of China for this unique opportunity to highlight the special and important role that European countries can play in the Silk Road initiative," the President said, noting that his presence in Beijing also coincides with the 66th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, to which he expressed sincere congratulations and best wishes, prosperity, progress and every success.
Noting that China has, since WW II, succeeded in evolving into one of the world`s largest economies and has become a global player, he said that "today, in the midst of a weak recovery of the global economy, as well as complex international and regional developments, China is leading the "One Belt and One Road" initiative, with the aim of promoting regional economic cooperation, strengthening exchanges and mutual learning between different civilizations, and promoting world peace and development."
The One Belt One Road Initiative, based on the re-inauguration of the ancient routes that connected Asia and Europe two thousand years ago, aims to create socio-economic development as well as conditions for better education and sustainable environment along the route, he added, explaining that the plan involves more than 60 countries representing a third of the world's total economy.
It aims to enhance the cooperation on trade and investment fields and in the fields of technology and innovation by establishing rail networks, transport facilities and maritime infrastructure. Moreover, the Belt and Road Initiative follows the universal principle of respecting sovereignty and non-interference in others' internal affairs and encourages national, sub-regional and trans-regional initiatives.
"The Silk Road Initiative, quite ambitious as it is, covers a geographical region that stretches from East Asia to Europe, seeking to create a mutually beneficial framework, connecting the vibrant East Asia economic circle at one end and the European economic circle at the other. This will create a win-win situation for all countries involved – countries with different political, socio-economic and cultural background – promoting peace and economic development. Above all, it entails the practical application of connectivity," the President said in his address to the conference.
In this context, he said, Cyprus believes that the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), a process of dialogue and cooperation that brings together European and Asian countries, has a very substantial role to play in promoting the development of the cooperation of the two regions, by using its existing mechanisms to push forward the realization of the Belt and Road initiative, essentially by institutionalizing the aims that are entailed in the One Belt One Road Initiative.
In view of the fact that the EU and China enjoy one of the world's biggest and most dynamic trade relationships, Europe stands ready to benefit greatly from the Belt and Road initiative, he said. "There is indeed a great potential, space and momentum for further, enhanced cooperation."
As part of the "One Belt, One Road" development strategy, a decisive step has been taken with the establishment of the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB), an international financial institution focused on supporting infrastructure construction in the Asia-Pacific region.
The fact that fifty-seven (57) countries have applied to join the AIIB as founding members shows the high importance of this multilateral development bank for the region, he said. In this regard, Cyprus, recognizing the importance and the scope of this initiative, has already applied to become a regional member of the Bank. Cyprus, he stressed, "welcomes any initiative that promotes cooperation, progress, peace and stability, and we express our readiness to contribute to this end."
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Q. What is a sensory-friendly plus performance?
A. A "sensory-friendly" performance is a theater production that is specially catered to individuals with sensory needs such as people on the autism spectrum, with anxiety or other cognitive and physical disabilities. We added the "Plus!" to indicate that the show is family friendly and it is modified to allow for more movement, staff and actors are specially trained to accommodate the needs of this population, and it is a judgment-free zone.
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A. During the 2019-20 Season, the Sensory-Friendly Plus! performance takes place on Saturday, November 16 at 12:oo pm for A Christmas Carol in the Chace Theater (upstairs) at Trinity Repertory Company. The theater is located at 201 Washington Street, Providence RI 02903. A Christmas Carol will be 100 minutes including an intermission.
Q. How can I get tickets?
A. Tickets for this performance can be purchased through the box office, securely online, in person, or by phone at (401) 351-4242. Be sure to mention that you would like to attend the Sensory-Friendly Plus! performance.
Q. Who should attend a Sensory-Friendly Plus! performance?
A. The Sensory-Friendly Plus! performances are specially designed for people with sensory processing disorders, autism, or other developmental, cognitive and intellectual disabilities and their families and caretakers. If an individual has been unable to attend live theater or movies because of their special needs, this is the perfect performance for them. We promise a judgment-free, fun experience for the entire family. Whereas other public performances might frown upon a lot of movement or loud reactions, we will embrace and prepare for it! All children must be accompanied by an adult. We encourage any caretakers and family members of people with special needs to attend.
Q. Can people without autism or cognitive and physical disabilities attend these performances?
A. Sensory-Friendly Plus! performances are designated especially for people with sensory-input challenges and their families. Not only will the production be slightly changed to fit their needs, but the environment of the audience will be quite different. The lights in the audience will be raised slightly, allowing for more movement. We expect that many individuals with autism and developmental disabilities will be vocal during the performance. Trinity Rep patrons who do not require these modifications should try to book into another show to leave room for folks who need it and their families to enjoy a comfortable, judgment-free performance.
Q. What changes will you be making to the production and scripts?
A. The beloved stories will not be changing, but some of the technical elements will be softened to accommodate sensitive ears and eyes. Lights in the audience will be up for the entire show to allow safe movement in and out of the theater. Any haze or strobe lights will be removed. Abrupt and loud sound effects will be lowered significantly and the volume will be set at a comfortable level. Actors' paths through the audience will be changed to allow for movement of patrons. House management and production staff will be trained to accommodate the special needs of the population. Restrooms will be unisex throughout the building. The lobby will be a designated safe area for patrons to relax if they are overstimulated. We will also allow outside snacks inside the theater to cater to gluten/casein-free diets. Our concessions stand will be stocked with some special snacks too!
Q. My child/family member/client with autism has difficulty with transitions. Is there anything I can do to prep them for this new experience?
A. Trinity Rep will provide a plot synopsis and social story to help prepare any wary first-timers. We encourage families and caretakers to read the synopsis of the show and use the social story to prepare for the whole theatrical experience, from beginning to end. Also, we are planning a "Meet Your Seat" session one hour before the performance begins. Patrons and their families can come early to see where they will be sitting, get a preview of the set, and meet our friendly staff.
Q. Can I bring edibles, fidget toys, headphones or other items that help my child/family member stay calm?
A. Of course! We encourage you to bring any items that might make the experience more comfortable and enjoyable.
Q. My family member is in a wheelchair. Can you accommodate us?
A. Yes, Trinity Rep has an elevator and wheelchair accessible seating. Please inform the box office of any mobility issues – especially if you received a ticket through another organization. Please call (401) 351-4242 or visit the box office to redeem any vouchers and notify them of special seating needs.
Q. Are service animals allowed in the theater?
A. Yes, Trinity Rep always allows service animals to accompany patrons.
Q. If my child/family member is not able to sit through the entire show, will we be able to leave the theater? If they decide to, will we be able to return to our seat?
A. Yes, ushers and staff will be helping any travelers to the lobby area. If the patron decides they cannot finish the show, you can absolutely leave the theater early. If they simply need a break, our lobbies will be available. Whenever possible, house management will guide patrons back to their original seats. If not, they can be reseated in the back of the theater.
Q. Will there be anything to do in the lobby?
A. Yes. Should a patron need a break, the lobbies will be open and there will be a table set up in the main lobby with sensory activities, games, and other materials for them to interact with and enjoy. The table is run by the Rhode Island Museum of Science & Art (RIMOSA, rimosa.org ).
RIMOSA also hosts Sensory Sensitivity Saturdays on the first Saturday of month at the museum. On Sensory Sensitive Saturdays, RIMOSA opens from 10 AM to 12 PM, two hours prior to opening to the general public, with accommodations such as managing background sounds and lights, to ensure a welcoming environment and experience to individuals affected by various degrees of sensory sensitivities. Learn more at http://www.rimosa.org.
Q. Does Trinity Rep have any other programs for people with disabilities?
A. Yes! Trinity Rep has a dedicated education program for people with autism spectrum disorders and other cognitive and physical disabilities called TRAIN (Trinity Rep Active Imagination Network). This program uses theater as a means for building confidence, establishing tools for communication, and making friends. TRAIN works with The Autism Project, Bradley Hospital, Sargent Rehabilitation Center, Bradley Schools and Seven Hills RI. Learn more.
For every Trinity Rep production, we also have accessible seating available and open captioned performances. Learn more.
Q. Someone in my party needs American Sign Language Interpretation. Is that available?
A. We are happy to provide ASL interpretation for the sensory friendly plus performance of A Christmas Carol on November 16 at 12 pm. Make sure to tell the box office that you need this accommodation so that we can seat you in the right section.
Q. I have another question. Who can I contact about the sensory-friendly performance?
A. You can feel free to contact Jordan Butterfield, education director, with any questions! Call at (401) 453-9214 or email her at jbutterfield@trinityrep.com
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Price never really played a part in my decision making or affected my overall opinion of a watch. Of course price played a part in what I can afford and what I can't afford. Other aspects have directly influenced my decision making. When I look for a watch there are certain things that I personally look for, such as crown design/style, the case size, size of the hands in relation/proportion to the dial itself, etc… It makes me laugh when I think about how my preferences have changed over my years of collecting watches. I am able to look back as well at what certain watches have influenced me over the years. I find it very interesting to hear what influences watch designers and to see the final product.
When I first saw Florijn's final design I was very interested. The bezel is what honestly caught my attention first. The double numbers on the bezel was an interesting feature. Florijn combined both the hour and the minute on the bezel. For example at the 10 o'clock position on the bezel there is the number 10 over th number 50. I first thought that this would make the bezel look busy/cluttered, but it's ease a reading especially when out in the field when a quick glance is all that you have time to get. This bezel really helps in those types of circumstances.
Functionally the unidirectional rotating bezel works well both in easy of grip and ease of operation. There is a little more play in the bezel than I typically prefer, but by no means is it a deal breaker. The bezel has nice, large notches that allow you to grip the bezel in different situations, for example in the water, with wet hands, with gloves on, in mud, etc… The top of the bezel has a brushed finish and the sides has a polished finish. I would classify this watch as a "tool style watch", meant for taking out into all types of environments and activities, Florijn design choice of having a brushed finish on the top of this bezel was a great decision.
The lugs are another design feature that I like what Florijn has done. As you can see in the pictures the lugs are quite wide, giving this watch a more menacing appearance and giving it a "I can handle what you dish out" feel. The lugs and the case sides have a brushed finish. The screw downed case back features the Florijn logo engraved in the center which has a great finished look to the case back. Florijn opted for a large screw down crown which is very easy to grip and operate. They nailed the functionality down and adding the engraved Florijn logo to the crown also adds a finished look. The large crown guards will have no problem protecting the crown itself.
Clean. That is how I would describe this dial if I could only use one word. The large, white applied markers adds a nice degree of legibility to the dial. Especially being set against the matte black dial. The markers also add depth to this dial. You won't find anything unnecessary on this dial either. Like I said before this dial is clean. Sterile white markers, hands and printed second/minute track all add to this functionally clean dial. Florijn added a pop of color with the red printed logo underneath the 12 o'clock hour marker.
At the 6 o'clock hour marker is a date window. Typically I don't prefer a date magnifier, but Florijn did something slightly different here that made me give this detail a second look and a second thought. I like the round shape of the magnifier it just looks cleaner than an oval shaped magnifier. I also like the black date wheel with the white printed numerals which keeps consistency to this dial. The white hands are a great size and are perfectly proportioned to this dial. The length of the minute hand and the second hand are exactly what I look for when I am making a purchase decision. Yes, hand size and length are a deal maker/breaker for me. I prefer when the second hands actually reach the second track and same for the minute hand. The hour hand doesn't have to reach the hour markers but they can't be too short or again that's a deal breaker. Thankfully, Florijin got the hands right.
Ticking away inside the Florijn is the Seiko NH 35 with 41 hour power reserve, 21,600 bph, diashock protection, 24 jewels. The model I reviewed was timed at +15 seconds per day.
The rubber strap that the Een(1) comes on is pretty cool in its own regards. I haven't seen a rubber strap wih actually stitching very often. It adds a little cool detail to the traditional rubber straps that are often plain and boring. The rubber strap is very soft, smooth and pliable, but most importantly it is very comfortable. The strap has a traditional style stainless steel buckle which functions as you might expect and has a bit of detail itself. The brushed finish buckle is signed with an engraved Florijn logo.
The Florijn Een(1) is definitely a tough "little" watch packed with some some unique little details. I highly recommend this watch to anyone looking for a tough daily beater and timing is everything right now. Because right now these are 40% off which means you can get this watch for approximately $200 usd. That is an absolute steal if you ask me. Like I said earlier price has never really influenced me in my decision making, but having experienced this watch, putting it through the paces and handling what you get at $200, well for me it's kind of a no brainer here. It will be very hard to find an automatic watch, with a sapphire crystal, decent lume, 300 meter WR, with a two year warranty and a limited edition run of 100 pcs.
My area of suggestion of improvements if I am going to get nit picky here, it would be a bezel with less play, wider grooves on the crown and a more detailed second hand, for example an arrow head tip. I do challenge you to find a better bang for your buck, honestly it will be hard to do.
I want to thank Florijn and all of you for reading my review. As always your questions and comments are welcome below.
Great review; I'm tempted to buy one now, but have a similar watch, the Helm Vanuatu. Just curious how you feel this one compares to the Helm offering?
Thank you. They are comparable in terms of quality and great customer service, but I believe they are definitely both different enough to both have a place in a collection.
Nice!! I may have to get one given the killer price. I've read the lume is pretty weak on this model; did you finding that to be the case?


In addition to the large selection of touchless faucets, Oras represents a complete new product family, Oras Medipro, which is especially designed for professional healthcare requirements.
With the highest requirements of the user in mind, Oras Medipro product line was developed in co-operation with GGT (Ger. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gerontotechnik, Eng. German Association for Gerontechnology).
Oras Medipro fulfills the selection of Oras' touchless faucets with single-lever washbasin faucets with long and loop lever options and wall mounted washbasin faucets with two spout length and two lever options. Additionally, Oras Medipro includes shower accessories. Later this year, the product family will be completed with washbasin faucets with disinfection proof Bidetta hand shower. Later, the product family will be expanded with thermostatic bath and shower faucets, touchless faucets and shower accessories.
Oras Medipro products are long lasting and they follow strict hygiene guidelines. The laminar flow reduces the spreading of the microbes.
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Extensive directory of links for Indian businesses, trade and finance,tourism, and travel agents.
Treasure trove of information and research material on the Indus Valley civilization and the Indian subcontinent prior to 1947. Features photographs, lithographs, video clips, interviews, and audio tracks.Provides lists of books, museums, and films pertaining to Harappa. Also has links to other Indus Valley-related websites and exhibitions. Includes an online store that sells replicas of ancient pottery, seals, figures,engravings, and lithographs.
Compendious educational resource for students in India. Features study modules for different school subjects and preparatory programs for competitive examinations, accompanied with practice tests and solved papers.Includes information on various schools in India, organizations, and educational opportunities abroad. Also contains sections on career and school boards.
Guide to pregnancy and child care. Provides articles on fertility, child development, parenting, women's health, common diseases, and interactive sessions with specialists. Includes stories from the Mahabharata and the Panchatantra.
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This study is designed to learn more about maternal hormone levels involved in lactation and their relationship to breastfeeding experiences and outcomes in women who received oxytocin as a part of their birth (compared to those who did not) over the first four weeks after birth.
1. About the relationship between the synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin (commonly known as Pitocin) and the relationship to a mother's lactation hormones during the early days of breastfeeding.
2. About the relationship between a mother's lactation hormone levels and breastfeeding experiences in the early days of breastfeeding.
3. About the relationship of between a mother's lactation hormone levels in the early days of breastfeeding and her breastfeeding experiences at four weeks postpartum.
Recruitment for this study is limited to women after delivery during the postpartum recovery in the OS hospital, participating cannot be arranged prior to giving birth. Potential participants will be approached by study team members during this period, they cannot sign up for the study ahead of time.


A couple a years ago when I was still working as a server, one of my favorite customers had told me about a new vegan cookbook called The Kind Diet – written by Alicia Silverstone. At this time, I had been a vegetarian for a couple of years and was very interested in experimenting with vegan cuisine. Needless to say, once my shift was over, I pedaled my way to the nearest bookstore to pick up a copy.
I knew I wasn't ready to be fully vegan (I love cheese more than anything) but quite a few of the recipes looked lip-smacking delicious – and they were. Now, I will admit that the longest I've ever gone being a vegan is a little over a month – but I do like to take "vegan" weeks every now and then if I feel like I've over-indulged on the dairy.
So, even though I know that I could never be 100% vegan, I still refer to this book all the time for some yummy recipes. One of my favorite dishes from this book is the Rustic Pasta. It's so tasty and hearty that even a meat-eater would approve and probably wouldn't complain about the lack of animal product. I like serving this dish with a big fresh salad or with some veggie sausage on top.
You should also check out Alicia's vegan website: The Kind Life.
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Jyoti has practiced Vedic astrology for over 25 years & studied for 12 years w/ Master Jyotiishi Narendra Desai. She shares a depth of wisdom from a lifetime on the Vedic path, trained as a meditation teacher by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Her style is inviting + conversational as she explains the dynamics of your horoscope + how it applies to your life. She is an uplifting counselor, excellent at advising on vocational direction, relationship compatibility & timing of your life events.
Gentle hands-on treatment activates the body's innate healing capacity. Reiki opens the channels in the subtle body to restore flow + remove stagnancy. Certified Reiki II Practitioner Victoria Larkins offers a holistic approach infusing reiki with breathwork, crystal facial reflexology + sound healing to align your body + mind + energy. The result is relaxation, nervous system restoration, mental clarity, emotional balance, and skin glow.
The Intro Talk is a free 1 hour lecture + question/answer session designed for anyone interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation — a mantra based simple, effortless and highly beneficial practice that absolutely anyone can learn. Topics will include the technique's origins, mind/body connection, how stress affects us + benefits of a regular practice. You must attend the 'Intro Talk' to take the 4-Day Intro to Vedic Meditation Course.
Vedic Meditation courses run for 4 consecutive days, each session lasting about 2 hours so 8 hours total.
You must attend all four days because each day's curriculum builds on the previous day.
Day 2-4 sessions times are: 10:30a-12:30p or 7-9p. Come to just ONE session per day that suits your schedule.


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I'm still visiting friends. Yesterday I met up with some of my fellow students from my university days. We had a good time and a good lunch. Here they are, from left to right: Mark, Janet, Ranger and Diana.
The days go by and I'm anxious to get out on the road, but first I still have more friends to see and places to visit here in California. And I have work to do, too. Yes, I've brought articles to translate and papers to correct. More about that later, much later. One more day here in Sonoma and then I'm off to Mendocino.
It doesn't look like it's very hot over there – you're wearing jeans for your hike. Here in the south of France, now we are north of Draguignan, it's hot during the day but cool at night. It's nice to see pictures of your friends that we have heard of before.
Hi, Donna. No, it wasn't very hot; it never is along the north coast. Usually around 17 or 18 °C. But that day I would nevertheless have done well to wear shorts. Now I'm in Redding where it was 37 °C today. That's California for you.
It was great to see you, John. I'll enjoy following your progress on your Road Trip. Diana H.


Weber Packaging creates labels for many markets.
Joseph Weber Sr. founded Weber Addressing Machine Company in 1932. Nearly 90 years later, Weber Packaging Solutions – the name the company took on this decade – produces labels for at least 15 different markets.
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Everything you need to know to make a great UML diagram
The use cases for UML diagrams is seemingly endless. So named for the Unified Modeling Language (UML) they adhere to, UML diagrams are helpful for visually representing any kind of formal system you can think of.
The UML diagram scheme is most often found in computer science for describing and documenting computer software. But what is UML? If you've ever seen a flowchart of how an application flows and functions, that's UML at work!
When you think of this example, UML diagram methodology becomes clear. It helps visualize each role, what it's responsible for, and what other dependencies it may have. In addition to software engineering, UML diagrams have found their way to more general office visualizations, including outlining a hierarchy of a company or team.
There are many reasons to use UML diagrams, both professionally and personally. Engineers rely on them often when onboarding new team members; the outline helps them understand what other teammates do, who is responsible for unique aspects of the project, and how the overall team works with one another. It's also useful for diagramming codebases, as thousands of lines of code can be difficult to parse without some sort of visual guide.
It's also useful when building new products or features into an app or service. Rather than simply coding and seeing what happens, engineering teams can create UML diagrams to visualize how the new feature should work, where it'll fit into the overall scheme of the app, and helps them foresee issues which may arise.
What are the types of UML diagrams?
There are roughly 14 different types of UML diagrams, which segment into two main categories: structural, and behavioral. We'll discuss each.
Structural UML diagrams
Structural UML diagrams, as the name suggests, focus on the structure of a system. As this is most often found in software engineering, a UML diagram for an app may be a visual walkthrough of how the code is structured, with folders and outside dependencies represented as unique items on the diagram.
There are the types of structural UML diagrams:
Class Diagram. The most general UML diagram of the structural UML diagram method, class diagrams provide a general overview of a program. Each major step is represented as a block in the diagram, and its functions listed below its main header. Class diagrams are typically limited to four major blocks.
Object Diagram. An object diagram is similar to the class diagram in its simplicity, but is often used as a supplemental diagram. There may be several object diagrams based on the state of an application at any given time. It's better for representing unique relationships of objects during a given state of an application.
Component Diagram. Component diagrams are a lot like class diagrams, but become more useful for more complex systems. Where class diagrams tend to be limited to four main pillars or blocks, component diagrams are better used when there are five or more main points with less functionality.
Composite Structure Diagram. This is used to show details of a component found in a class diagram.
Deployment Diagram. This type of UML diagram is most useful for projects that have a single core component, which is then distributed to a service point for the end user, and a description of what use the end user would have, or need. It's popular for software deployed to a cloud-based server, then distributed to machines.
Package Diagram. Package diagrams are useful for showing the relationship and dependencies between packages in a system. It displays how packages interact with one another, and the responsibilities each has.
Profile Diagram. The profile diagram is new to the UML schema, and rarely used. It's mostly used to better describe a component, not to show relationships or dependencies between objects.
And the behavioral diagrams:
Activity Diagram. This is likely the most recognizable UML diagram. It shows each step in a process, as well as the overall workflow. A flowchart is the most common example of a UML activity diagram.
Use Case Diagram. A UML use-case diagram is akin to the class diagram, but more directly used in planning large projects. It examines and details the requirements each component will need. It lists functional requirements, the actors associated with each step, and the relationships they all have with one another.
Interaction Overview Diagram. Interaction diagrams are among the most complex UML diagram around, it is used to show deeply complex systems. Each item in a chart can have a sub-chart associated with it. It's popular for visualizing systems that have a few main components with several sub-tasks or dependencies that aren't necessary to note elsewhere.
Timing Diagram. Timing diagrams are used to display an object's behavior in a given state. It may be used to show things like CPU load while a process occurs in an app.
State Machine Diagram. Like activity diagrams, state machine diagrams show objects and their relationship to one another. The main differentiator with state machine diagrams is that they are most often used to show how objects interact with one another, particularly in a given state.
Communication Diagram. The purpose of communication diagrams is to show the messaging associated with each step or object in a process. It's often used as a supplemental diagram for a sequence diagram.
Sequence Diagram. This type of UML diagram shows how objects interact with one another, and the order of interactions. This type of diagram has a very strict display-type: all graphics are vertical, and the scenarios and interactions are listed top-down, with interactions displayed with arrows.
How to make a UML diagram
Understand your flow
When making a UML diagram, you should first sketch out the entirety of the project by hand, and list all of the components in the project, people involved, and the responsibilities of each. Knowing what each part of the process does, and who is responsible, is critical.
This is a critical first step to making a UML diagram of any kind. You will need to know how complex the project is, and whether it can be simplified. Having a large, unruly diagram is not going to be helpful to anyone. It's also a good practice that lets you understand how many charts you'll need.
Consider how to structure your charts
In sketching out your workflow, it's best to consider each object or step in the process, and whether any need additional charts.
An example: let's say you're building a UML chart for a team's workflow, and one team member needs to pass things along to another, who then has a lot to do before they can pass the work along to the next step. The first object or person in this chart may not need another chart type to accompany their task, but the second person or object may need a detailed list of their work and dependencies.
It's advantageous to keep charts as simple as possible, both in flow and structure. Where necessary, add charts that detail the work involved, but aren't mandatory. Not everyone who reads a chart needs all of the information associated with each step.
Identify issues
Now that you've decided on a workflow, chart structure, and where you'll need to focus your attention, you will need to troubleshoot. Run through the rough draft of your chart with teammates, and take input on where things can be improved. Now all you need is a great UML diagram tool – and we've got one you that may work perfectly for you.
Create your UML diagram with Diagrams
Diagrams for Mac is a really simple app that helps you craft amazing UML diagrams in no time. It leans into the most popular UL diagramming type, class diagrams, which many users will find useful in most scenarios.
Here's how to create a UML diagram with Diagrams:
Open Diagrams on your Mac. Download the app via Setapp, and open it on your Mac. The app will open int your Finder. Select "new document" on the bottom left to start a new diagram.
Click "add element." At the top left of the screen, choose "add element." This brings up a menu where you can select the shape and color of the first element for your new UML diagram.
Name your element. You can simply double-click the element itself, or select it and choose the "rename" option from the top menu.
Add a second element. Your first element needs a second element to have a relationship with, right? Add a second element.
Add a relationship. Hover over your first element. You'll see a line icon appear at the top right of your element. Click it and drag to the second element you want to link to, where you will also be able to choose the type of relationship it will have. You can also double-click this relationship to add a note.
Keep going. You can add other elements, and choose the shape and color that best represents each. This is also a great time to consider how the relationship display types should be represented; objects that have loose connections to others may require a dotted dual-arrow. If you make a mistake, or decide to change things later on, you can always select the relationship arrow or line and choose "set type" from the top menu.
As you see in the example above, we've used Diagrams to create a thorough process for a simple process. Step 1 hands off to step 2 to complete the task; if it does, it hands off to step 3. If not, it goes to step 0, which re-starts the loop.
Within these steps, there may be additional diagrams. Step 0 may solve some problems in the process not identified earlier before handing back off to step 1, for instance. All of those additive pieces can also be created in Diagrams!
UML diagrams can be as simple or complex as you like. The key is to identify which you need, and why, before creating anything. It's also critical to know which types of UML diagrams are necessary for each step as well as your larger workflow.
Diagrams is simple to use, easy to master, and exceedingly useful. It's also available for free during a seven day trial of Setapp, the world's best suite of productivity apps for your Mac.
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Things to Consider before Adopting a SQL Server Client Tool - Datasparc Inc.
Web-based – Online SQL server client tools eliminate the need to install software on your machine so you can easily access and use them. This can help you save time when you do not have to concern yourself with licensing and costly upgrades, too.
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SQL server data browser – A good platform should make it easy and efficient to manage SQL server data with a simplified interface. You can quickly edit, update, browse, filter, and delete SQL Server table data, or view, update, and insert MSSQL binary data to be exported into HTML, CSV, or PDF with a few simple clicks.
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import org.apache.poi.ss.usermodel.DataFormat;
import org.apache.poi.ss.usermodel.Font;
import org.apache.poi.ss.usermodel.IndexedColors;
import org.apache.poi.ss.usermodel.PrintSetup;
import org.springframework.web.servlet.ModelAndView;
import org.springframework.web.servlet.mvc.AbstractController;

import com.swfarm.biz.chain.bo.PurchaseTask;
import com.swfarm.biz.chain.bo.PurchaseTaskProcessSteps;
import com.swfarm.biz.chain.dto.PurchaseTaskDTO;
import com.swfarm.biz.chain.dto.PurchaseTaskItemDTO;
import com.swfarm.biz.chain.dto.SearchPurchaseTasksCriteria;
import com.swfarm.biz.chain.srv.ChainService;
import com.swfarm.pub.framework.PresentationHelper;
import com.swfarm.pub.utils.DateUtils;

public class DownloadPurchaseTasksController extends AbstractController {

	private static final String[] titles = { "采购单号", "供应商单号", "条目/产品数", "产品经理", "采购助理", "生成日期", "提交日期", "产品审核日期",
			"流程步骤", "快递公司", "快递单号", "货号", "名称", "单价", "采购数量", "实际入库", "可用天数", "运费", "总价" };

	private ChainService chainService;

	public void setChainService(ChainService chainService) {
		this.chainService = chainService;
	}

	@Override
	protected ModelAndView handleRequestInternal(HttpServletRequest req, HttpServletResponse res) throws Exception {
		SearchPurchaseTasksCriteria criteria = (SearchPurchaseTasksCriteria) req.getAttribute("criteria");
		String[] purchaseTaskIds = req.getParameterValues("purchaseTaskId");
		List<PurchaseTask> pts = new ArrayList<PurchaseTask>();
		if (criteria != null) {
			pts = this.chainService.searchPurchaseTasks(criteria);
		} else if (!ArrayUtils.isEmpty(purchaseTaskIds)) {
			criteria = new SearchPurchaseTasksCriteria();
			List<Long> purchaseTaskIdList = new ArrayList<Long>();
			for (String purchaseTaskId : purchaseTaskIds) {
				purchaseTaskIdList.add(new Long(purchaseTaskId));
			}
			criteria.setPurchaseTaskIds(purchaseTaskIdList);
			pts = this.chainService.searchPurchaseTasks(criteria);
		} else {
			criteria = new SearchPurchaseTasksCriteria();
			criteria.setPurchaseTaskProcessSteps(new String[] {
					PurchaseTaskProcessSteps
							.getStep(PurchaseTaskProcessSteps.STEP_AWAITING_PRODUCTS)[PurchaseTaskProcessSteps.CODE],
					PurchaseTaskProcessSteps
							.getStep(PurchaseTaskProcessSteps.STEP_CHECK_IN_PRODUCTS)[PurchaseTaskProcessSteps.CODE],
					PurchaseTaskProcessSteps
							.getStep(PurchaseTaskProcessSteps.STEP_PARTIAL_CHECK_IN)[PurchaseTaskProcessSteps.CODE] });
			pts = this.chainService.searchPurchaseTasks(criteria);
		}
		logger.warn("pts size [" + pts.size() + "]");
		try {
			if (CollectionUtils.isNotEmpty(pts)) {
				List<PurchaseTaskDTO> ptDTOs = ChainFrontHelper.getPurchaseTaskDTOsFromPurchaseTasks(pts);
				logger.warn("ptDTOs size [" + ptDTOs.size() + "]");
				if (ptDTOs.size() > 100) {
					return PresentationHelper.showInformation("请缩小搜索范围,下载100个以内采购单", null,
							"/chain/search_purchasetasks.shtml", true, 3);
				}
				String fileName = "采购任务表.xls";
				HSSFWorkbook wb = new HSSFWorkbook();
				Map<String, CellStyle> styles = createStyles(wb);
				HSSFSheet sheet = wb.createSheet("采购任务表");
				sheet.setFitToPage(true);
				sheet.setHorizontallyCenter(true);
				PrintSetup printSetup = sheet.getPrintSetup();
				printSetup.setLandscape(false);
				sheet.setAutobreaks(true);
				printSetup.setFitHeight((short) 1);
				printSetup.setFitWidth((short) 1);
				HSSFRow headerRow = sheet.createRow(0);
				headerRow.setHeightInPoints(32f);
				for (int i = 0; i < titles.length; i++) {
					HSSFCell cell = headerRow.createCell(i);
					cell.setCellValue(titles[i]);
					cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("header"));
				}
				HSSFRow row = null;
				HSSFCell cell = null;
				int rowCounter = 1;
				for (PurchaseTaskDTO ptDTO : ptDTOs) {
					List<PurchaseTaskItemDTO> ptiDTOs = ptDTO.getPurchaseTaskItemDTOs();
					logger.warn("ptiDTOs size [" + ptiDTOs.size() + "]");
					for (PurchaseTaskItemDTO ptiDTO : ptiDTOs) {
						row = sheet.createRow(rowCounter++);
						int cellCounter = 0;

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptDTO.getPurchaseTaskNo());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptDTO.getVendorOrderNo());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						int itemCount = ptDTO.getPurchaseTaskItemDTOs().size();
						int totalQuantity = ptDTO.getTotalQuantity().intValue();
						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue("" + itemCount + "/" + totalQuantity);
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptDTO.getProductManagerChineseName());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptDTO.getAssistantProductManagerChineseName());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						if (ptDTO.getPurchaseDate() != null) {
							cell.setCellValue(DateUtils.dateToString(ptDTO.getPurchaseDate(), "yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss"));
						}
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						if (ptDTO.getSubmitDate() != null) {
							cell.setCellValue(DateUtils.dateToString(ptDTO.getSubmitDate(), "yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss"));
						}
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						if (ptDTO.getConfirmDate() == null) {
							cell.setCellValue("");
						} else {
							cell.setCellValue(DateUtils.dateToString(ptDTO.getConfirmDate(), "yyyy/MM/dd HH:mm:ss"));
						}
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptDTO.getPurchaseTaskProcessStep());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptDTO.getShippingForwarderCompany());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptDTO.getShippingOrderNo());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptiDTO.getArticleNumber());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptiDTO.getSkuName());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptiDTO.getPrice().doubleValue());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptiDTO.getQuantity().intValue());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptiDTO.getActualQuantity().intValue());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptiDTO.getExpectedAvailableDays());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptDTO.getShippingCost().doubleValue());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));

						cell = row.createCell(cellCounter++);
						cell.setCellValue(ptDTO.getTotalPrice().doubleValue());
						cell.setCellStyle(styles.get("cell_normal"));
					}
				}
				sheet.setColumnWidth(0, 33 * 256);
				sheet.setColumnWidth(1, 22 * 256);
				sheet.setColumnWidth(2, 22 * 256);
				sheet.setColumnWidth(3, 22 * 256);
				sheet.setColumnWidth(4, 22 * 256);
				sheet.setColumnWidth(5, 22 * 256);
				sheet.setColumnWidth(6, 22 * 256);
				sheet.setColumnWidth(7, 22 * 256);
				sheet.setColumnWidth(8, 66 * 256);
				sheet.setColumnWidth(9, 22 * 256);
				sheet.setColumnWidth(10, 22 * 256);
				sheet.setColumnWidth(11, 22 * 256);
				sheet.setColumnWidth(12, 22 * 256);
				sheet.setColumnWidth(13, 22 * 256);
				sheet.setColumnWidth(14, 22 * 256);
				PrintSetup ps = sheet.getPrintSetup();
				sheet.setAutobreaks(true);
				ps.setPageStart((short) 0);
				HSSFFooter footer = sheet.getFooter();
				footer.setRight("第 " + HSSFFooter.page() + "页/共" + HSSFFooter.numPages() + "页");
				res.setContentType("application/ms-excel");
				res.setHeader("Content-Disposition",
						"attachment; filename=" + java.net.URLEncoder.encode(fileName, "UTF-8"));
				OutputStream out = res.getOutputStream();
				wb.write(out);
			}
		} catch (Exception e) {
			logger.warn(e.getMessage(), e);
		}
		return null;
	}

	private static Map<String, CellStyle> createStyles(HSSFWorkbook wb) {
		Map<String, CellStyle> styles = new HashMap<String, CellStyle>();
		DataFormat df = wb.createDataFormat();

		CellStyle style;
		Font headerFont = wb.createFont();
		headerFont.setFontHeightInPoints((short) 12);
		headerFont.setBoldweight(Font.BOLDWEIGHT_BOLD);
		style = createBorderedStyle(wb);
		style.setAlignment(CellStyle.ALIGN_CENTER);
		style.setFillForegroundColor(IndexedColors.LIGHT_CORNFLOWER_BLUE.getIndex());
		style.setFillPattern(CellStyle.SOLID_FOREGROUND);
		style.setFont(headerFont);
		styles.put("header", style);

		style = createBorderedStyle(wb);
		style.setAlignment(CellStyle.ALIGN_CENTER);
		style.setFillForegroundColor(IndexedColors.LIGHT_CORNFLOWER_BLUE.getIndex());
		style.setFillPattern(CellStyle.SOLID_FOREGROUND);
		style.setFont(headerFont);
		style.setDataFormat(df.getFormat("d-mmm"));
		styles.put("header_date", style);

		Font font1 = wb.createFont();
		font1.setBoldweight(Font.BOLDWEIGHT_BOLD);
		style = createBorderedStyle(wb);
		style.setAlignment(CellStyle.ALIGN_LEFT);
		style.setFont(font1);
		styles.put("cell_b", style);

		style = createBorderedStyle(wb);
		style.setAlignment(CellStyle.ALIGN_CENTER);
		style.setFont(font1);
		styles.put("cell_b_centered", style);

		style = createBorderedStyle(wb);
		style.setAlignment(CellStyle.ALIGN_RIGHT);
		style.setFont(font1);
		style.setDataFormat(df.getFormat("d-mmm"));
		styles.put("cell_b_date", style);

		style = createBorderedStyle(wb);
		style.setAlignment(CellStyle.ALIGN_RIGHT);
		style.setFont(font1);
		style.setFillForegroundColor(IndexedColors.GREY_25_PERCENT.getIndex());
		style.setFillPattern(CellStyle.SOLID_FOREGROUND);
		style.setDataFormat(df.getFormat("d-mmm"));
		styles.put("cell_g", style);

		Font font2 = wb.createFont();
		font2.setColor(IndexedColors.BLUE.getIndex());
		font2.setBoldweight(Font.BOLDWEIGHT_BOLD);
		style = createBorderedStyle(wb);
		style.setAlignment(CellStyle.ALIGN_LEFT);
		style.setFont(font2);
		styles.put("cell_bb", style);

		style = createBorderedStyle(wb);
		style.setAlignment(CellStyle.ALIGN_RIGHT);
		style.setFont(font1);
		style.setFillForegroundColor(IndexedColors.GREY_25_PERCENT.getIndex());
		style.setFillPattern(CellStyle.SOLID_FOREGROUND);
		style.setDataFormat(df.getFormat("d-mmm"));
		styles.put("cell_bg", style);

		Font font3 = wb.createFont();
		font3.setFontHeightInPoints((short) 14);
		font3.setColor(IndexedColors.DARK_BLUE.getIndex());
		font3.setBoldweight(Font.BOLDWEIGHT_BOLD);
		style = createBorderedStyle(wb);
		style.setAlignment(CellStyle.ALIGN_LEFT);
		style.setFont(font3);
		style.setWrapText(true);
		styles.put("cell_h", style);

		Font normalFont = wb.createFont();
		normalFont.setFontHeightInPoints((short) 12);
		style = createBorderedStyle(wb);
		style.setWrapText(true);
		style.setFont(normalFont);
		styles.put("cell_normal", style);

		style = createBorderedStyle(wb);
		style.setAlignment(CellStyle.ALIGN_CENTER);
		style.setWrapText(true);
		styles.put("cell_normal_centered", style);

		style = createBorderedStyle(wb);
		style.setAlignment(CellStyle.ALIGN_RIGHT);
		style.setWrapText(true);
		style.setDataFormat(df.getFormat("d-mmm"));
		styles.put("cell_normal_date", style);

		style = createBorderedStyle(wb);
		style.setAlignment(CellStyle.ALIGN_LEFT);
		style.setIndention((short) 1);
		style.setWrapText(true);
		styles.put("cell_indented", style);

		style = createBorderedStyle(wb);
		style.setFillForegroundColor(IndexedColors.BLUE.getIndex());
		style.setFillPattern(CellStyle.SOLID_FOREGROUND);
		styles.put("cell_blue", style);

		return styles;
	}

	private static CellStyle createBorderedStyle(HSSFWorkbook wb) {
		CellStyle style = wb.createCellStyle();
		style.setBorderRight(CellStyle.BORDER_THIN);
		style.setRightBorderColor(IndexedColors.BLACK.getIndex());
		style.setBorderBottom(CellStyle.BORDER_THIN);
		style.setBottomBorderColor(IndexedColors.BLACK.getIndex());
		style.setBorderLeft(CellStyle.BORDER_THIN);
		style.setLeftBorderColor(IndexedColors.BLACK.getIndex());
		style.setBorderTop(CellStyle.BORDER_THIN);
		style.setTopBorderColor(IndexedColors.BLACK.getIndex());
		return style;
	}

}


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