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Q: How to Set ImageView in AsyncTask I understand that we cannot set ImageView in AsyncTask. But I need to add the ImageView into HashMap and the HashMap need to add into an ArrayList inside the for loop. I cannot do that in onPostExecute(). Does anyone know how to do?
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.List;

import org.apache.http.NameValuePair;
import org.json.JSONArray;
import org.json.JSONException;
import org.json.JSONObject;

import android.app.ListActivity;
import android.app.ProgressDialog;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.content.res.Resources;
import android.graphics.Bitmap;
import android.graphics.BitmapFactory;
import android.os.AsyncTask;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.util.Base64;
import android.view.View;
import android.widget.AdapterView;
import android.widget.AdapterView.OnItemClickListener;
import android.widget.ImageView;
import android.widget.ListAdapter;
import android.widget.ListView;
import android.widget.SimpleAdapter;
import android.widget.TextView;

public class AllProductsActivity extends ListActivity {

    // Progress Dialog
    private ProgressDialog pDialog;

    // Creating JSON Parser object
    JSONParser jParser = new JSONParser();

    ArrayList<HashMap<String, String>> productsList;

    // url to get all products list
    private static String url_all_products = "http://192.168.1.132/retEqp.php";
    ImageView iv;

    // JSON Node names
    private static final String TAG_SUCCESS = "success";
    private static final String TAG_PRODUCTS = "equipments";
    private static final String TAG_PID = "item_ID";
    private static final String TAG_NAME = "item_Name";
    private static final String TAG_DESC = "item_Desc";
    private static final String TAG_LOC = "item_Location";
    private static final String TAG_STATUS = "item_Status";
    private static final String TAG_IMAGE = "item_Image";

    // products JSONArray
    JSONArray equipments = null;

    @Override
    public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.all_products);

        iv = (ImageView)findViewById(R.id.img2);

        // Hashmap for ListView
        productsList = new ArrayList<HashMap<String, String>>();

        // Loading products in Background Thread
        new LoadAllProducts().execute();

        // Get listview
        ListView lv = getListView();

        // on seleting single product
        // launching Edit Product Screen
        lv.setOnItemClickListener(new OnItemClickListener() {

            @Override
            public void onItemClick(AdapterView<?> parent, View view,
                    int position, long id) {
                // getting values from selected ListItem
                String pid = ((TextView) view.findViewById(R.id.pid)).getText()
                        .toString();

                // Starting new intent
                Intent previousScreen = new Intent(getApplicationContext(), NewProductActivity.class);
                 //Sending the data to NewProductActivity
                 previousScreen.putExtra("id",pid);
                 setResult(1000, previousScreen);

                finish();

                // starting new activity and expecting some response back

            }
        });

    }

    // Response from Edit Product Activity
    @Override
    protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
        super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data);
        // if result code 100
        if (resultCode == 100) {
            // if result code 100 is received
            // means user edited/deleted product
            // reload this screen again
            Intent intent = getIntent();
            finish();
            startActivity(intent);
        }

    }

    /**
     * Background Async Task to Load all product by making HTTP Request
     * */
    class LoadAllProducts extends AsyncTask<String, String, String> {

        /**
         * Before starting background thread Show Progress Dialog
         * */
        @Override
        protected void onPreExecute() {
            super.onPreExecute();
            pDialog = new ProgressDialog(AllProductsActivity.this);
            pDialog.setMessage("Loading products. Please wait...");
            pDialog.setIndeterminate(false);
            pDialog.setCancelable(false);
            pDialog.show();

        }

        /**
         * getting All products from url
         * */
        protected String doInBackground(String... args) {
            // Building Parameters
            List<NameValuePair> params = new ArrayList<NameValuePair>();
            // getting JSON string from URL
            JSONObject json = jParser.makeHttpRequest(url_all_products, "GET", params);

            // Check your log cat for JSON reponse
           // Log.d("All Products: ", json.toString());

            try {

                    equipments = json.getJSONArray(TAG_PRODUCTS);

                    // looping through All Products
                    for (int i = 0; i < equipments.length(); i++) {
                        JSONObject c = equipments.getJSONObject(i);

                        // Storing each json item in variable
                        String id = "ID: "+c.getString(TAG_PID);
                        String name = "Name: "+c.getString(TAG_NAME);
                        String desc = "Description: "+c.getString(TAG_DESC);
                        String loc = "Location: "+c.getString(TAG_LOC);
                        String status = "Status: "+c.getString(TAG_STATUS);
                        String image = c.getString(TAG_IMAGE);

                        byte[] rawImage = Base64.decode(image, Base64.DEFAULT);
                        Bitmap bmp12 = BitmapFactory.decodeByteArray(rawImage, 0, rawImage.length);
                        iv.setImageBitmap(bmp12);

                        // creating new HashMap
                        HashMap<String, String> map = new HashMap<String, String>();

                        // adding each child node to HashMap key => value
                       // map.put(TAG_IMAGE, rawImage.length);

                        map.put(TAG_PID, id);
                        map.put(TAG_NAME, name);
                        map.put(TAG_DESC, desc);
                        map.put(TAG_LOC, loc);
                        map.put(TAG_STATUS, status);
                        map.put(TAG_IMAGE, iv.toString());

                        // adding HashList to ArrayList

                        productsList.add(map);

                }
            } catch (JSONException e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
            }

            return null;
        }

        /**
         * After completing background task Dismiss the progress dialog
         * **/
        protected void onPostExecute(String file_url) {
            // dismiss the dialog after getting all products
            pDialog.dismiss();
            // updating UI from Background Thread
            runOnUiThread(new Runnable() {
                public void run() {
                    /**
                     * Updating parsed JSON data into ListView
                     * */
                    ListAdapter adapter = new SimpleAdapter(
                            AllProductsActivity.this, productsList,
                            R.layout.list_item, new String[] { TAG_IMAGE,TAG_PID,
                                    TAG_NAME,TAG_DESC,TAG_LOC,TAG_STATUS},
                            new int[] {R.id.img,R.id.pid, R.id.name,R.id.desc,R.id.loc,R.id.status});
                    // updating listview
                    setListAdapter(adapter);
                }
            });

        }

    }
}

A: You can't access the UI in a background thread.
The idea behind AsyncTask is that doInBackground does the background work, then you can return something that will be passed as a parameter to onPostExecute which is executed in the main thread.
In this case you have to return the parsed model objects from doInBackground (I would create a custom class), receive in onPostExecute. Also, create a custom adapter, which will take care of creating views. You should generate bitmaps there (probably you have to put the parsing to bitmap in another async task).


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Q: MySQL counting instances of column values and sorting by column value I have a rather advanced query I need to do on a table that holds trouble tickets sent in by customers, to gather statistics about the tickets, and to order and sort by various counts and/or column values.
Tickets table:
+---------------------------+
| product_id | issue        |
+------------|--------------+
| 1          | missing-part |
| 1          | missing-part |
| 1          | broken-part  |
| 2          | broken-part  |
| 2          | broken-part  |
| 2          | missing-part |
| 2          | missing-part |
| 2          | missing-part |
+---------------------------+

First, I need to count the total number of tickets per product. In this case, product_id 1 has 3 tickets and product_id 2 has 5 tickets. Then, I need to get the values of the issue column and the number of occurrences of each. So at this point, I'm expecting something like this:
[
  'product_id' => 1,
  'issues'     => 3
  'issue_nums' => [
    'missing-part' => 2,
    'broken-part'  => 1
  ]
],
[
  'product_id' => 2,
  'issues'     => 5,
  'issue_nums' => [
    'missing-part' => 3,
    'broken-part'  => 2
  ]
]

Then, I need to be able to order by the number of of occurrences of each issue, for example: ORDER BY COUNT(missing-part) or COUNT(broken-part). In other cases, I just need to be able to order the products by number of issues in total rather than by the issue values themselves (so ordering by COUNT(issues)).
Thanks!

A: yu could use a subselect for count product_id occurence and a main select for issuse
  select t1.product_id, t2.product_count, t1.issue, count(*) count_issue
  from  Tickets t1
  inner join  (
  select product_id, count(*)  product_count
  from Tickets
  group by product_id) t2 on t2.product_id = t1.product_id
  group by t1.product_id, t2.product_count, t1.issue
  order by  count_issue

A: You can come pretty close with two levels of aggregation:
select t.product_id, sum(cnt) as total,
       group_concat(issue, ':', cnt separator ',') as issues
from (select t.product_id, t.issue, count(*) as cnt
      from tickets t
      group by t.product_id, t.issue
     ) tp
group by t.product_id;

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Bachelor of Fine Arts
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A global joint degree offered by Emerson College & PCA
For centuries, the world's greatest thinkers and artists have come to Paris to learn, create, and find inspiration.
This program gives you the chance to do the same.
Through a groundbreaking partnership with Emerson College, students may now apply to the new, joint global BFA in Film Art. In this one-of-a-kind program, you'll get to create everything from experimental films and videos to gallery installations, web series, and public art — in short, you'll be making the film and media art that shapes and defines our multicultural world. The program's global learning environment will help you expand your intercultural competence, grow your communication abilities, cause you to challenge your own assumptions and frames of reference, and grant you a new perspective — in life, in learning, and maybe through your camera lens. As renowned French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard said: "I know nothing of life except through the cinema."
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The global BFA program in Film Art draws on the expertise and reputations of both Paris College of Art and Emerson College and spans locations in Paris, Boston, and the Netherlands. Students will benefit from the highest international standard of film and art education within an American academic framework.
Three Amazing Locations
In this BFA program, you will:
Spend each academic year in the heart of Paris and spend your summer residencies alternating between Boston and the Netherlands
Create film and media art, including short experimental films and videos, gallery installations, web series, and public media art
Analyze and challenge your own assumptions and frame of reference while learning to see yourself as a citizen of a global, interconnected world
A Unique Film Curriculum
Combine digital filmmaking with traditional studio art practices while also engaging in media, cultural, historical, and critical studies. Broaden your understanding of contemporary art discourses and techniques, while you create compelling film art that shapes our world. Collaborate with peers from around the globe and expand your intercultural fluency and communication skills.
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Boston, North End
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Kasteel Well, the Neterlands
Miranda Banks
Associate Professor at Emerson College
Tara Bogart
Adjunct Faculty and Photography Lab Technician
Emmanuelle Cospen-Gharibian
Liberal Studies Coordinator
Lillian Davies
Professor at Emerson College
Harald Hutter
Interim Chair of Film Arts
Cristina Kotz Cornejo
Weiko Lin
Assistant Professor at Emerson College
Korbett Matthews
Barbara Montefalcone
Chair of Liberal Studies
Vinicius Navarro
Francesco Peri
Kathryn Ramey
Juliette Robbins
Michael Selig
Eric Vernhes
Summer 1, Boston
History of Media Arts I
This is the first of a two-semester course that explores the historical development of the media arts, including the film, broadcasting, and sound recording industries until 1965. Investigates the relationships between economics, industrial history, and social and political systems, and the styles and techniques of specific films and broadcast programs. Special attention is given to the diversity of styles of presentation in the media.
Media Production I or Cinema Lighting
Media Production I
A combination of lectures and hands-on workshops examines the relationships among photography, graphics, audio, film, video, and digital media within the context of cross- media concepts, theories, and applications. Traces the creative process from conception and writing through production and post-production. Students proceed through a series of exercises that lead to completion of a final project, establishing a foundation for advanced production coursework.
Cinema Lighting
This course is a revision of the current PCA course FFOT 0232 Lighting Techniques and will be designed to span photo and motion media lighting design, technique, aesthetics, and address practical scenarios. Students will work in the photo studio and in the field.
Boston Inside/Out
Academic Year 1, Paris
Media-Based Writing or Color Photography
Media-based Writing
Whether a painter, poet, fashion designer, filmmaker, interactive media-maker, or writer, artists use narrative, character, structure, setting, and tone to tell a story. In many ways, the artist creates a "story"—a work of art—that illuminates the artist's world or comments on the world outside the artist. This course explores how the artist creates across multiple platforms—from documentary practices in film and installation- based works, to the fictionalizing of true stories in film and other medium, to the creation of original works of painting, sculpture, and fashion—we'll explore how artists tell their stories, why they choose the form they do, and get closer to discovering why this need to tell stories motivates the artist. The class will combine film screenings, writing exercises, slides of artworks/designs, readings, visits to artists' studios, attendance at art exhibitions, as well as guest speakers from the worlds of art, fashion, literature, interactive media, and film. Assignments include (1) writing a story or analytical paper about an artwork, about the inspiration for an artwork, or the creation of an artwork; (2) using a painting, sculpture, or dress design as inspiration for an original story; (3) interviewing an artist and discussing what inspires them as a storyteller. Each student also completes a final project such as adapting a story into a screenplay, graphic novel, or serious game/game art, curating an exhibition of works of art around a story, or retelling an existing story into another medium—fashion, painting, or sculpture. In the world of today, we are surrounded by art that explores issues of sexuality, race, identity, politics, and the meaning of life—students will be encouraged to examine how their own art is reflected in the diverse stories that surround us.
Students are introduced to basic photography using color materials. Through a year-long study, they learn to master camera controls and film exposure in the format of their choice. Ambient and artificial lighting as well as their impact on various emulsions are examined with an eye towards producing high quality digital color prints, color C-prints and transparencies. Emphasis will be on developing a personal approach and vision using color materials. Exposure to historical antecedents, contemporary readings and criticism are integrated into the course.
French Conversation 1
FLIB 1001
This course is a beginner-level French conversation course open to students with no previous exposure to instruction in French. Emphasis will be placed on phonetics (Rhythm, intonation, liaisons, silent letters & some specific French sounds), as well as everyday life vocabulary and exchanges. Different themes will be covered over the semester: Life in Paris, French cinema, French and Francophone cuisine, as well as music. Students will be able to engage in short conversations and will practice describing themselves and their environment, their friends and family members, as well as their studies, hobbies, and artistic practice. Visits and meetings with French students will be organized. Students will be evaluated during 5 oral presentations. Conscientious completion of homework and class participation is emphasized; a website has been specially designed to accompany students throughout the semester (Targeted grammatical exercises, podcasts, phonetics etc.) A guided tour in French will beo organized (Musée Pompidou, Musée d'Orsay.) Class will be conducted in French.
French (level will depend on placement test)
Paris Inside/Out
Paris Inside/Out is a one-credit course consisting of visits to art & design exhibits, as well as meetings with artists, artisans and designers in Paris. The course will use a wide approach by including a variety of artistic fields, thus allowing students to draw inspiration from any discipline. The course will be held every week in a different location in Paris. Students are free to participate in as many visits as they wish, however a minimum of 5 visits are required to pass the course. For each visit, students will create a personal work within a given set of constraints. At the end of the semester, students will be asked to present to the class a personal work inspired by one of the visits during the semester.
Critical Thinking & Writing II
FLIB 1012 A
This year-long course is designed to improve critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. Students learn to understand the inherent argument and logic of a text, to think more systematically and critically, and to write more effectively by developing skills in the structure, grammar, and mechanics of writing. Students also work toward the more focused goal of situating design and art practices within larger intellectual, historical and philosophical frameworks by exploring the indissoluble connection between ideas and the products of human culture. This is achieved by introducing students to texts representing and describing various methodologies applicable to art and design, which can then be used to critique and analyze visual and material artifacts.
History of Media Arts II
This is the second of a two-semester course that explores the historical development of the media arts, focusing on the continuing development of the film, broadcasting, and sound recording industries after 1965, as well as the development of video and digital technologies. Investigates the relationships between economics, industrial history, and social and political systems, and the styles and techniques of specific films and videos, broadcast programs, and digital media products.
Introduction to Film Production (Film/Narrative Drama/Editing)
VM 230
Introduces the basics of non-synchronous 16mm filmmaking, including camera operation, principles of cinematography and lighting for black-and-white film, non-sync sound recording and transfers, and picture and sound editing.
Intro to Narrative Drama/Living Art in Real Space
Introduces students to the personnel and techniques involved in the broad category of narrative fiction production. Emphasis is placed on organization and the translation of the script into a visual narrative. Students have the opportunity to hone their production skills on a variety of creative projects. The course also prepares students for advanced-level course work and BFAs in narrative fiction.
Intro to Documentary
A gateway course on single-camera field production for students who want to learn the art and technology of nonfiction storytelling. Through a series of workshops, screenings, and hands-on production projects, this course emphasizes content development, storytelling strategies, and production skills in the context of relevant ethical, aesthetic, and social issues.
Liberal Studies: French Language, Dance History, Semiotics
French Language and Culture
French Language and Culture is a course open to anyone who has some knowledge of French and would like to improve their listening and speaking skills. The course will cover specific themes such as Paris and its architecture, French cinema, French artists and artistic movements, as well as professional life in Paris. Students will develop key vocabulary in order to be able to communicate orally in French in everyday life situations, as well as in professional settings. Using a variety of materials, students will learn how to tell a story, make a description of their work and practice, talk about a personal experience or project, and give their opinion. Four museum guided tours in French will be organized during the semester. Conscientious completion of homework and class participation is emphasized; a website has been specially designed to accompany students throughout the semester (readings, targeted grammatical exercises, podcasts, phonetics, etc.). Class will be conducted in French.
Dance History
The course aims at giving an overview of the history of dance from classicism to post- modern dance. Even if a specific focus will be given to 20th and 21st century Western dance, the history of the discipline, the role of dance in our culture, and elements of dance philosophy and aesthetics will also be covered in the course, together with the essential reference to non-Western dance traditions.
Semiotics is the "science of signs." This course will offer an introduction to the discipline of semiotics. We will read its foundational texts—from Saussure to Peirce and Barthes—and apply them to the worlds of photography, design, and fashion, as well as the media, analyzing how artifacts can be interpreted as visual manifestations of social structures. Students will have a chance to bring their own work to bear on their study and vice versa.
Media Production II or Cinematography
This course introduces students to basic elements of the aesthetics, technology, and craft of cinematography and videography. Students gain a working knowledge of motion picture cameras, as well as basic lighting designs and equipment, with some instruction and practical application regarding crew relations and organization. It also includes a comprehensive exploration of the work of significant cinematographers. This class will simplify the tools, theories, and concepts about cinematography that seem difficult, but will also complicate some of the camera and lighting conventions that emerging filmmakers take for granted. To be an effective cinematographer you must not only master the technical aspects of the job, but also develop your creativity as visual artists and storytellers.
The first half of this semester, through a series of lectures, reading assignments, hands- on demos, and instructor-led shoots, we will focus on learning about camera, lighting, and grip equipment as well as the technical and aesthetic concepts of cinematography. The second half of the semester, we will put these tools and concepts into action through in-class productions, as well as outside-of-class production assignments that will provide students with opportunities to further practice their craft, and to produce work that showcases their creative abilities. In-depth critique sessions allow us to reflect on each other's work and to grow as artists together.
Liberal Studies: Science or Math
Studio Elective
You may select an elective from the many course offerings in your department or in other departments with the approval of your department chair.
Paris Yesterday and Tomorrow: history, art and urban culture
This course acquaints students with the neighborhoods, cultures, people, customs, institutions and organizations in Paris through a thematic approach based on three main modules: the city and its history; the literary and artistic representations of the city; the city, its citizens, and its future. Students will learn about key moments in French history, from the Romans on, via the Middle Ages, the Revolution, Haussmannization, and May 1968; they will be introduced to such themes as political migrations and colonialism, and will explore the city from a variety of points of views including literary and artistic exchanges, urban history, architecture, and ecology. Active exploration of the environment is strongly encouraged and learning is accomplished through a variety of means: site visits, the examination of texts and images, and first-hand encounters with museums, galleries, and libraries, as well as other art and design-related resources in the city.
Studio Elective or Internship
Writing (Feature, Shorts, TV, Topics)
Online Emerson Course
Summer 3, Kasteel Well
Art of Documentary OR Production
Art Into Film Or Cultural Diversity
Production Choices: Directing, Documentary, Arts OR Art of Documentary
Cultural Diversity OR Art Into Film
BFA Project: Conceptualization I
BFA Project: Research Seminar I
Advanced Editing or Writing (Topics)
Online (Emerson Course)
BFA Project: Production I
BFA Project: Research Seminar II
BFA Project: Management
Media Studies Seminar
BFA Project: Production II
BFA Presentation
Internship OR Directed Study
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TO DRONE OR NOT TO DRONE: DOES CITIZENSHIP MATTER?
Posted on February 14, 2014 by mjgranger
Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese military genius once said: "The military seeks not conquest but victory."
Militarily, using drones to eliminate enemies is economical. It conforms to the "economy of force" tenant of battle, whereby one seeks to eliminate a threat with the minimum amount of force necessary, preserving heavier resources for heavier tasks. The military would rather subdue the enemy without battle, thereby achieving victory with the least possible cost to personnel, materiel, and collateral.
Politically however, the "cost" is measured in unhappy allies and American supporters.
We saw in Vietnam that militarily, after the Tet Offensive of Jan. 30, 1968, the Vietcong and North Vietnamese Army over-committed themselves by attacking and then briefly taking all South Vietnamese provincial capitals, but at great cost. The U.S. counter attacked and within days or weeks successfully won back every single gain the North had realized, and then had the bad guys on the run.
In this Nov. 8, 2011 file photo, a Predator B unmanned aircraft taxis at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas. Credit: AP
Unfortunately, Walter Cronkite, the undisputed media voice for the American people, decided otherwise and told audiences in February 1968, that the war was "mired in stalemate," and called for "negotiations." From then on the U.S. looked for ways out of the conflict, eventually pulling out all U.S. troops in August 1973.
Recently, the Defense Department has identified an American al Qaeda operative overseas, who is, in the words of an anonymous source within the department, "actively planning attacks against Americans overseas."
The problem is, after the last targeted killing of an American overseas (al Qaeda operative and Virginia resident Anwar al-Awlaki, killed by a U.S. CIA drone in Yemen in 2011) there was an international and domestic uproar, especially by supporters of the president. This struck a nerve that could not be ignored, so Barack Hussein Obama fashioned new policies that somewhat quieted the crowd, but also tied our hands when seeking to eliminate known threats.
This Oct. 2008 file photo shows Imam Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2011. Credit: AP
The new drone policy preferred the Department of Defense, and not the CIA, using drones, and any American targeted needed to have substantial provable evidence against them, or proof of imminent danger before a mission could be green-lighted. Another complication, now part of the policy, is that we can no longer send a drone into airspace over a country that doesn't want us conducting such an operation, unless that country is determined to be rogue.
Let's go back to Sun Tzu for a moment. Remember that militarily, victory is the number one concern of any mission. That is the objective. If you want us to "win," we need to be able to use every available asset to achieve victory.
If you want us to "win," we need to be able to use every available asset to achieve victory.
Otherwise, you compromise your effectiveness and therefore your psychological advantage over your enemy. Once the enemy is emboldened by thinking you will not use your weapons effectively against him he becomes even more dangerous than when you were hunting him down like the rabid, running yellow dog he is.
The yin and yang of war is that whatever you fail to employ against your enemy's weakness, becomes his strength. Whoever employs his weapons most effectively wins.
We were not defeated militarily in Vietnam, nor could we have been. Neither were we ever fully committed militarily. We limited our bombing of North Vietnam. We never effectively mined or blockaded Haiphong Harbor, the main route of shipping supplies to the North. And we never properly pursued the enemy after pushing him out of the cities and towns he took during Tet. We allowed Communist China to intimidate our commitment, let politicians limit our commitment, and then bent to public opinion and media sabotage of our military efforts.
Remembering also that the main objective of politicians is to get re-elected and then preserve a legacy for themselves, military victory is easily explained away as unnecessary conquest. As long as the enemy does not invade the United States or incite insurrection, all is well.
Pakistani protesters gather beside a burning US flag during a demonstration in Multan on May 25, 2012 against the US drone attacks in Pakistani tribal belt. The US is allegedly considering a drone strike on an American terrorism suspect in Pakistan. Credit: AFP/Getty Images
Sept. 11, 2001 changed all that. Or so we thought. My orders for activation after Sept. 11 stated that I was being ordered to military duty "in support of the Global War on Terror," which sends our forces to more than 150 countries world wide today.
So, which is it, a War on Terror, or unfortunate little conquests we have no business perpetrating on others in the first place? Do we limit our engagement, thereby emboldening our enemy, or do we strike when necessary to save lives from potential (planned) attacks?
What we have now is legislated indecision. Advantage al Qaeda.
Prior to Awlaki's demise, both the CIA and Department of Defense conducted drone operations. Now only the Department of Defense is authorized to do so, but actions by both houses of Congress have resisted making funds available for the transfer of CIA drones to the Army. Great hand wringing and gnashing of teeth is going on amongst our elected cowards, uh, I mean officials. They can't see the War on Terror forest for the terrorist trees!
In the old days, prior to Awlaki's killing, having the CIA and military conduct targeted drone attacks kept the enemy unbalanced and unsure about where the threat was coming from. With only the military authorized to use drones we are "playing by the rules," and tipping our intentions and take-off sites.
Advantage al Qaeda.
Does it matter if the enemy combatant is American or not? Should it?
In past conflicts Americans who were caught as traitors were summarily executed. Un-uniformed, or improperly uniformed spies can be lawfully shot on the battlefield in a hot war. Does it matter whether or not it's from a field grade officer's 9mm handgun or a drone?
Whether or not to use a drone may come down to whether or not you seek victory, with the only caveat being whether or not the target is more valuable dead or alive and at what cost you are willing to risk going and getting him.
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You can wander around the historic centre and enjoy its Catalan culture (Alghero is still called "Barceloneta" or little Barcelona), have a romantic evening meal on the seashore, take a stroll along the Bastions and eat an ice-cream, dance in the discos and enjoy the night life, or quite simply enjoy your shopping in the pedestrian area close to the harbor.
History, the characteristic haunts, the sea, the enchanting places to visit and the vestiges of Catalan culture make it unique for both tourists and business travelers.
Beautiful views, beaches and port, Alghero and its surrounding areas offer visitors some splendid views and coast areas: you can sunbathe on the fine sandy beaches or the rocks, enjoy the crystal-clear sea, and walk round the tourist port. There are a wide range of equipped beaches or lovely solitary bays to chose from around Alghero: Lido beach, Maria Pia, Le Bombarde, Lazzaretto, La speranza, Dragunara, Pineta Mugoni, Porticciolo and Porto Ferro just to name some. You will notice the magnificent contrast between land and sea and the amazing emerald and turquoise clear waters around the region.
By walk, by bike, by car, or by bus more than 30 incredible beaches to explore en to enjoy!
By bike or by car you can explore the protected area of CapoCaccia & Porto Conte, an area when natural forces have been at work for millennia, creating landscapes and biological balances that are unique and unrepeatable.
It is an area where Man's input has been minimal, where the defining elements are stone, maquis and cliffs.
The coast road taking you from Alghero to Bosa is a succession of rocky outcrops, inlets and wild vegetation, home to several bird species among which the griffon vulture stands out for its fascination and elegant flight.
Forty km of unspoilt coastline defined as the most beautiful section of coast in Italy to cycle along by Lonely Planet's Guide Cycling Italy.
The Capo Caccia promontory, with its cliffs reminiscent of a sleeping giant, has become one of the symbols of Alghero, along with the prized red coral. This area is the site of the famous Grottos of Neptune, which can be accessed by the sea or by land (via the famous 656 steps of the Escala del Cabirol). Once inside, Neptune's Grottos offer a wonderful panorama of pools, as well as strangely shaped stalactites and stalagmites.
In the promontory is found, moreover, one of the largest subterranean lakes of Europe and other grottoes, totally or partially submerged. Among them is the Grotta di Nereo which was discovered in the 50s and considered the largest submerged marine cave in the Mediterranean. Scuba-divers can still admire walls of rock covered with red coral and really extraordinary marine fauna.
Sardinian gastronomy varies widely from seafood to meat dishes, cheeses and sweets. There is a wide variety of cheeses amongst which the popular "pecorino sardo". Local hams are widely served as starters. Seafood pasta dishes are a speciality and the most popular are spaghetti alla "bottarga" & "ai frutti di mare". Traditional pasta dishes such as "gnocchetti sardi" and ravioli with ricotta are also a delicious alternative. For your second course, you can choose from roasted suckling pig known as "porcetto" or lamb, a tradition among the shepherds. You can also try many fresh seafood dishes or catalan style lobster which is widely served in Alghero in many of the excellent restaurants.
Accompany your meal with a bottle of wine. There are many vineyards around Alghero which produce excellent wines. You can visit some of the wine estates around the area. The most important is certainly SELLA&MOSCA, awarded as the best Italian winery of the year 2013 which organize tours through the vineyards with a wine tasting.
The Torbato vines grow on seafront fields near Alghero. Of ancient Spanish origin, the Torbato grape produces a dry white wine that in the last twenty years has reached international appreciation. It is produced with selected grapes as well in a special version known as Terre Bianche or "White Lands" in addition to a Spumante brut version.
The airport of Alghero, served also by the lowcost Ryanair, it is located just 15 km from the town, and it's easy to reach with Airport Bus or Taxi.
Direct flight from Brussel, Eindhoven, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Dortmund, Dublin, Londen, Helsinki, Oslo, Goteborg, Stockholm, Billund, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Bratislava, Rome, Milan, Pisa & Bologna.
Daily from mainland Italy from GENOVA or LIVORNO to PORTO TORRES (35 Km) & OLBIA (140 Km).
Alghero is the only Sardinian town which give the opportunity to enjoy the unique old town, lively port, and the great sandy town beach of LIDO as many others beaches, and the magnificent nature without necessarily having a car.
By walk or by bike, by scooter or by public transport everything is easily reachable! And if you have a car Alghero is a ideal base to discover the North and the West of Sardinia, as it's located just few kilometers from Bosa, Stintino, Asinara Island, Castelsardo, Argentiera, Sassari, Valledoria.
When you choose your accommodation, check the position very carefully as Alghero it's very long, and being too far away from old town and harbor could mean long distances.
That's why Alghero Holidays apartments location is ideal for your holidays, close to the old town and at walking distance from the LIDO beach!
Plenty of outdoor activities are available in Alghero and its surroundings. Biking, hiking, snorkeling, diving, windsurf & kitesurfing, sailing or a boat excursion. Climbing or trekking, horse riding, exploring a winery or making a picture in front of the 3 500 years old Sardinian NURAGHE.
Enjoy running along the coast at the sunrise or watch the sun go down while drinking a local "aperitivo" sitting in front of the sea.
This is Alghero. This is Alghero Holidays.
"Dear Gabri, we think that you have the best equipped apartment in the whole world! Everything at the right place, from the ice-cubes until the herbs! Your warm reception made the place immediately to our home. If we were staying longer it would be the start of a great friendship.".
"We wanted to spend our vacation in a calm, peaceful comfortable and secure environment! We've got everything here: nice, calm, and comfortable apartment, equipped with everything that is needed for everyday life. Thank you, Gabriele, very much for the two splendid weeks in Alghero! We appreciate your hospitality and readiness to help in all questions, your valuable advices, consultations and personal participation.".
"We had a lovely stay here in Alghero. The flat had everything we wanted and more. The location couldn't have been better, with a 3-minute walk to almost everything.".
"Thank you for letting us rent this perfect flat. We were here 6 people and there was room for all of us. The garden is a small paradise and the short distance to the city and the beach was great. We really enjoyed our stay here. We love the old city and the port, and not least of all the food and wine!!".
"We had a wonderful week in this apartment The location is great to go to the town and to the beach! The apartment is comfortable and large (Especially for 2!) It was great to have good beds to sleep in! Thank very much for that!".
"The space and the location of your apartment are simply great! Beach, supermarket and city center are all very nearby. We know there are nice beaches all over Sardinia but the beach "right in front of our door" was already perfect for us and the kids. It's shallow, clear water and without any rocks or stones. So basically this is where we did spend 80% of our time. It was all we needed. ".
"Two weeks in ALGHERO - FABOULOUS Time!! The apartment is in a very good location, very close to supermarket, easy parking, very spacious and CLEAN. We will recommend your place to our friends! Thank you for very warm welcome by your mother.".
"For the second time we stayed in your apartment, and it was great again! Nice wheather all week long, so we spend a lot of time on the beach. Thank for the hospitality!".
Just 100 meters from the sea. Easy to reach with airport bus.
Pickup and drop-off service provide by a private taxi to and from the Airport.
Free public parking at Costa apartment and Dolce Vita. Private parking available only at Kennedy apartment.
A list of local tips will be given to make your holidays even more special. Tips about things to do, place to go, nice local restaurants, transport information etc.


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Visitors taking position on a set of digital footprints on the LED floor were transformed into digital particle avatars that mimicked their movements on the adjoining LED wall. The Matrix team achieved this by using cameras with depth sensors to capture isolated footage of the visitors and then manipulated this footage in real time in Notch to create and display the digital avatars.
The Matrix team also turned a section of the LED wall into a touch screen, using touch sensors to allow visitors to physically select which content they'd like to see next from an interactive menu.
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Winner (; estilizado como WINNER) é um grupo masculino sul-coreano formado pela YG Entertainment em 2014. Atualmente o grupo é composto por quatro integrantes: Jinwoo, SeungHoon, Mino e SeungYoon,Originalmente com cinco integrantes, Taehyun deixou o grupo em novembro de 2016.

O grupo foi primeiramente apresentado no reality show chamado Who is Next: WIN, como "Team A". O Team A e seus adversários, Team B (altuamente iKON), eram ambos trainees da YG Entertainment. Os times competiam entre sí para debutarem como o primeiro grupo masculino da YG em oito anos, depois do BIGBANG. Com a conclusão do programa, o título de "WINNER" foi dado ao Team A, após ganharem três votações públicas.

Após alguns atrasos, o grupo fez seu debut coreano em 15 de Agosto de 2014 durante o YG Family Concert, e em seguida uma performance oficial no programa Inkigayo em 17 de Agosto, dando início a suas promoções. Em 10 de Setembro, o grupo debutou no Japão.

 História
 Pré-estreia
Antes do debut do grupo, o líder Kang SeungYoon foi um participante do reality show Superstar K2. Ele decidiu assinar um contrato com a YG Entertainment em 2011. No mesmo ano, fez seu debut como ator na comédia High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged. Em 2013, fez um debut solo, lançando várias faixas. A música "It Rains" alcançou o primeiro lugar em várias classificações.

Lee Seunghoon, o main dancer do grupo, era também um participante de um reality show, K-Pop Star Season 1, onde alcançou o quarto lugar. Em 16 de Maio, a YG Entertainment anunciou que havia assinado um contrato exclusivo com Seunghoon. Assim como Seungyoon, Seunghoon tornou-se um trainee da companhia.

Song Minho começou sua carreira underground sob o nome de "Mino" ou "Hugeboy Mino", com outros rappers underground que tornaram-se idols, como Zico e Kyung do Block B e Taewoon do SPEED. Minho era inicialmente um trainee do grupo Block B, mas deixou o grupo antes mesmo do debut, por motivos pessoais. Em 2011, ele fez seu debut como rapper junto ao grupo BoM, da empresa Y2Y Contents; o grupo se separou dois anos depois, devido a falta de popularidade com o público. Em 2013, foi recrutado pela YG Entertainment por meio de audições privadas, depois de ser reconhecido por sua atuação em Março de 2012 no drama The Strongest K-POP Survival, do Channel A.

Kim Jinwoo participou de "Joy Dance - Plug In Music Academy". Seungri trouxe Jinwoo para a YG Entertainment depois de observar seu potencial, e logo ele foi aceito como trainee em 2010. Jinwoo e Nam Taehyun - que foi recrutado em 2011 por meio de audições privadas - performaram como dançarinos no YG Family Concert de 2011.

 2013–2014: Estreia do grupo
Como resultado da conquista final do "Team A" no reality show "WIN: WHO IS NEXT" em 25 de Outubro, os membros como prometido, deveriam debutar como 'Winner' por meio da YG Entertainment. Com a conclusão do programa, foi anunciado que Winner, junto com Team B, iria imediatamente lançar duas composições em 28 de outubro e então o Winner iria em turnê com o BIGBANG. Winner abriu a turnê japonesa do BIGBANG a Dome Tour, que começou em 15 de Novembro. Em 9 de Novembro de 2013, Taeyang do BIGBANG lançou o vídeo oficial da canção "Ringa Linga" tendo os membros do Winner como dançarinos.

O "Caminho Para o Debut" tanto na Coreia como Japão, foi transmitido em forma de um reality show intitulado WINNER TV, que começou indo ao ar em 13 de Dezembro de 2013 na Mnet, com dez episódios. Durante a entrevista com Star News em 7 de Janeiro de 2014, o CEO Yang Hyun Suk relevou para a imprensa que Winner iria fazer seu debut oficial ao final do WINNER TV. As promoções de seu álbum de debut foram programadas para começar no final de fevereiro, mas foram atrasadas. Kang SeungYoon e Mino participaram em uma música para um projeto de março de Yoon Jong Shin.

Em 10 de Junho de 2014, Winner lançou um teaser chamado "The Visitor", oficialmente seguido por um plano de campanha de lançamento de 16 junho a 6 julho, intitulado "Test Week" e "New York Week", respectivamente, que contou com a liberação de imagens de teaser individuais e em grupo. A semana final da campanha foi chamada "Winner Week" e lançou os membros individualmente e teaser videos do grupo. Com o lançamento do último teaser de grupo foi dada uma data para o grande lançamento do "WINNER Debut Album 2014 S/S" em 1 de Agosto. Depois de dois meses após os teasers promocionais, finalmente foi confirmada a data de debut do grupo na Coreia, com um showcase em 6 de Agosto e um álbum de debut chamado "2014 S/S" que foi digitalmente lançado em 12 de Agosto, e fisicamente em 14 de Agosto. Além disso, o fã clube do grupo foi oficialmente nomeado "Inner Circle" juntamente com a revelação de um fã site Coreano e um Global. O Debut oficial do Winner foi transmitido pelo Inkigayo em 17 de Agosto de 2014.

Seguindo o lançamento do álbum, dois clipes musicais foram postados na conta oficial do Youtube, denominados "Color Ring" e "Empty", com o último ultrapassando um milhão de visualizações em menos de 24 horas. Reforçando seu status de "rookie monstros", o álbum alcançou primeiro lugar em vários charts logo após o lançamento. O grupo também ficou em primeiro lugar de vendas no iTunes em Hong Kong, Malásia, Indonésia, Singapura e Taiwan, e entraram em primeiro lugar no ranking da Billboard de World Albums Chart. No dia do debut de Winner, o preço das ações da YG Entertainment aumentou 6.57%, um sinal da crença dos investidores na força do debut. Alcançaram seu primeiro prêmio no M! Countdown durante sua estreia. Isso os faz os mais rápidos rookies masculinos a alcançar o primeiro lugar em um programa. Em 30 de Agosto, um vídeo para a faixa solo de Mino, "I'm Him" foi lançado, contando com rápidas aparições dos outros membros.

Em 10 de Setembro, o grupo começou suas promoções japonesas para seu álbum "2014 S/S: Japan Collection" e embarcaram em seu primeiro concerto solo no Japão em 11 de Setembro. O grupo teve sucesso em sua tour em Tokyo em 11 de Outubro, atraindo 25.000 fãs no total.

 2015: Atividades solo
Em 15 de fevereiro, a YG Entertainment expressou o seu plano para realizar o comeback do WINNER no primeiro semestre de 2015 com um novo álbum. Esta data foi adiada indefinidamente.

Em 23 de março, Nam Taehyun foi escalado para o web drama da MBC "Midnight's Girl". Além disso, ele foi lançado no drama da SBS "Late Night Restaurant" em 4 de junho, e escalado no drama "Under the Moonlight Black" em 24 de julho.

Em 9 de abril, foi relatado que o líder Kang Seungyoon estava no elenco do web drama da CJ E&M "We Broke Up"  ao lado de Sandara Park do 2NE1.

Song Minho juntou-se a quarta temporada do programa da Mnet Show Me the Money depois de uma audição em 10 de maio. Ele se tornou o vice-campeão na final, competindo na equipe dos produtores Zico e PaloAlto. Suas canções apresentadas no programa, incluindo  거북선 (Turtle Ship), 다 비켜봐 (moneyflow) e 겁 (Fear) chegaram ao topo dos charts coreanos.

Em 3 de agosto, Kim Jinwoo foi confirmado para o elenco do drama chinês-coreano "The Magical Cell Phone".

 2016: Hiatus e saída de Taehyun
Em dezembro de 2015, a YG Entertainment anunciou que o grupo iria lançar novos materiais em 2016. O primeiro lançamento do grupo em 2016 foi um dueto de "aquecimento" com Mino e Taehyun, intitulado "Pricked (사랑 가시)". Embora o single não tenha sido promovido, ele apareceu na segunda posição do MelOn, um serviço de música online sul-coreano, e em primeiro lugar no iTunes em nove países, incluindo Cingapura, Tailândia e Brunei. Durante o preparo do retorno oficial do grupo, vários covers de suas faixas-título feitos por artistas como Lee Hi, Zion.T, Taeyang e G-Dragon, foram lançados como teasers promocionais no canal do grupo no Youtube. O mini-álbum EXIT: E foi lançado no dia 01 de fevereiro, e serviu como retorno do grupo após uma pausa de 18 meses desde seu debut. O grupo promoveu as faixas-título "Baby Baby" e "Sentimental" do EP, o primeiro da série "Exit Movement".

No dia 12 de Outubro de 2016 a empresa responsável pelo Winner, YG Entertainment, publicou um comunicado oficial sobre a situação do grupo, que devido a questões de saúde de Nam Taehyun, o comeback do WINNER foi adiado e Nam Taehyun entraria em hiatus por causa de sua saúde psicológica, já o mesmo sofre de problemas com sua saúde mental desde que era trainee, mas sua condição se agravou. A YG teria se reunido com Taehyun e sua mãe meses antes do comunicado ser publicado, e foi decidido que ele não estava bem o suficiente para trabalhar, assim, todas as atividades do Winner ficaram em espera para que Nam Taehyun pudesse se recuperar bem, já que a saúde dos membros é de maior importância. No comunicado, foi dito "Atualmente, Nam Taehyun vai ficar com sua mãe para uma recuperação rápida e estável. No momento, é difícil dizer quando Winner será capaz de voltar, mas a YG fará tudo em seu poder para ajudar Winner a superar esta crise."
No dia 25 de novembro foi anunciada pela YG, a saída de Taehyun do grupo WINNER e o término de seu contrato com a YG que foi oficializado a partir do dia 18 de novembro.

 Integrantes

 Jinu (), nascido Kim Jin-woo () em  em Imja-do, Jeolla do Sul, Coreia do Sul.
 Hoony (), nascido Lee Seung-hoon () em  em Busan, Coreia do Sul.
 Mino (), nascido Song Min-ho () em  em Yongin, Gyeonggi, Coreia do Sul.
 Yoon (), nascido Kang Seung-yoon () em  em Busan, Coreia do Sul. Líder e Maknae do grupo.

 Ex-integrante
 Taehyun (), nascido Nam Tae-hyun () em  em Hanam, Coreia do Sul.

 Discografia

 Álbuns de estúdio

 2014: 2014 S/S 2018: Everyd4y
 2020: Remember
 Extended plays 2016: EXIT : E''
 2019: WE
 2019: CROSS

 Single Albuns
 2017: Fate Number For
 2017: Our Twenty For
 2018: Millions

Ligações externas

Artistas da YG Entertainment
Quartetos musicais
Grupos de ídolos da Coreia do Sul
Bandas de K-pop
Boy bands da Coreia do Sul
Bandas formadas em 2014
Grupos de K-pop com subunidades


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Tilly's Crafts: Where did that week go?
Hello all and I hope that you've had a good week? It was our half term week here and seemed to pass in a blur - it's a bit unfair how quickly it disappears lol! I left husband and son home alone (husband had work and son had 'things' planned with friends!) and headed down to Sussex to spend a few days with our daughter Lauren. It was so lovely to spend some time together - although marred a bit by the fact that my husband's incredibly kind parting gift before I left was to pass on his stinky cold! So although my daughter and I had some precious time together, much of it was also sadly spent sneezing and coughing. Now I'm back home, husband and I still seem to be full of cold - it's obviously one of those that doesn't want to be shaken off quickly - sigh. Youngest son is (wisely) giving us both a wide berth!
Anyway, just wanted to share a card with you that I was able to make before I went away - using one of my favourite Sarah Kay stamps "Time for apple pie"
The papers are from LOTV, as is the sentiment stamp. I've added flowers from WOC and die cut ivy corner from Joanna Sheen.
And I just thought I'd share a few pics of Lewes, the beautiful little market town in East Sussex where my daughter is now living - taken when we were out on a walk the other day (so excuse the overcast February weather!).
There are lots of these little narrow, cobbled streets (called 'twittens') with such cute little houses - but they are quite steep so I can imagine they're a bit treacherous in bad weather! My daughter lives near the top of one of these - keeps you fit walking up and down the hills lol!
We had a walk through Southover gardens in the town - and you can see Lewes Castle on the hill in the distance in the top photo. They'll be beautiful in a few more weeks when all the spring flowers and blossoms are out!
And then a walk around the Priory ruins, of the 11th Century priory of St Pancras, an active priory until the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th Century. The ruins are open to wander around, with lots of information about how it would have looked, what the various buildings were, etc.
And after all that, we treated ourselves to lunch in a sweet little cafe near the castle! Perfect girly time!
I hope you'll forgive the photo overload - just thought I'd share a few pics of a very pretty little corner of the country!
Absolutely gorgeous Kim, love the sweet image so beautifully coloured.
Pleased you had a lovely time with your daughter, beautiful photos.
Your card is gorgeous Kim, such a sweet image and beautiful detailing.
I am pleased you had a good time with your daughter despite feeling unwell. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos.
So beautiful Kim..fabulous colouring and love the papers and flowers..so very pretty.
Hope you feel better soon and great photos of the quaint little houses..
GORgeous .What a sweetie she is! I LOve your papers and design Kim.
It's so nice to have catch up time.
Sorry your down with a cold, hope your better soon..
LOvely photo's Thanks for sharing.
A gorgeous card Kim. I love the image and pretty papers.
Such a sweet card, love your colours and pretty embellishments.
This is gorgeous Kim. A beautifully coloured image and a beautiful design. Love the papers.
Your daughter lives in the most delightful place.
Beautiful - love the image and fabulous papers. So glad that you enjoyed your time with your daughter, albeit with a cold. Hope it goes away soon.
Such a pretty creation Kim. So sorry you are still full of cold, glad you had a good time with your daughter even though you were coughing and sneezing.
This is beautiful Kim! Love the design and gorgeous colour tones.
So pleased that you had a great time away with your daughter, it looks absolutely lovely. Hope you feel better soon.
Fabulous card Kim, great design, love pretty papers and perfect colouring on your sweet image!
Great photos, looks a lovely place, never been there.
LOVE your photos Kim. I would so love to visit Britain one day and explore such fabulous sites. Speaking of which, your card is fabulous too. The sweet Sarah Kay image is colored perfectly and I really like the spring colors. Hope you feel all better soon. Hugs!