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Is PSAU a private school?
What courses are in the Pampanga State Agricultural University?
Is there a tuition fee in PSAU?
Is MSU under CHED?
Is Pampanga a state?
How much is the tuition fee in Pangasinan State University?
Is DepEd and CHED the same?
What is the first public high school in Pangasinan?
How much is the tuition fee in Palawan State university?
At present, this state agricultural institution is viewed as a university with a heart for HUManity, Agriculture, Nature and Entrepreneurship (HUMANE) Development. It stands out among the other public and private academic institutions in the province and in Central Luzon.
How many campuses of PSAU are there?
The university is composed of six colleges which are the College of Agricultural Systems and Technology, the College of Resource Engineering, Automation and Mechanization, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and the College of Hospitality, Entrepreneurship and …
Bachelor of Science in Agroforestry (BSAF)
Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSFo)
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business (BSAB)
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (BSAE)
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSEntrep)
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (BSFish)
What are the courses in PSAU?
Pampanga State Agricultural University
College of Engineering and Computer Studies.
College of Veterinary Medicine.
College of Education.
College of Arts and Sciences.
College of Agriculture Systems and Technology.
College of Hospitality Entrepreneurship and Food Sciences.
Under the Law students in accredited State and Local universities/colleges will not pay any tuition fees or misc fee.
Why is Pangasinan State University?
Why did I choose this school: Its the only College School in our place, other Schools will take you an hour drive. About Pangasinan State University: – The ambiance is very pleasant, it's a big school, they have a lot of trees, and it's a hilly type University, some call it "The little Baguio City".
by Jun Karren Caparoso, CED MSU-IIT College of Education, recognized by CHED as COE by virtue of CMO No. 17, Series of 2016, is one of the founding members of Philippine Teacher Education Network (PhilTEN).
What is Bachelor of Science in agribusiness?
The Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness degree program combines core agricultural discipline like Crop Science, Animal Science, and Agricultural Economics with business courses in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Law, and Management to provide students a solid orientation in the business of agriculture.
Pampanga, officially the Province of Pampanga (Kapampangan: Lalawigan ning Pampanga; Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Pampanga), is a province in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines….
Region Central Luzon
Founded December 11, 1571
Capital San Fernando
Largest city Angeles City
Who is the owner of Pangasinan State University?
Pangasinan State University
Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Pangasinan Unibersidad ti Estado ya Pangasinan
Type Public Coeducational Basic and Higher education state institution
Established July 1, 1979
Academic affiliations PASUC
President Dexter R. Buted
Application process and the cost of tuition. Studying bachelor's at PSU is relatively inexpensive – only 1,000 USD per year. Master's studies at PSU will cost about 1,000 USD per year. Not everyone can study full time, so Pangasinan State University offers such students a wide range of online programs.
Is MSU a private university?
MSU was also ranked at 301+ in the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Impact Rankings….Management & Science University.
Former name
University College of Technology & Management Malaysia
Motto Transforming Lives, Enriching Future
Type Private
Parent institution MSU Holdings
The three governing bodies in the education sector are the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for tertiary and graduate education, the Department of Education (DepEd) for basic education, and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for technical-vocational and middle level education.
Is agribusiness management a good career?
A career in Agribusiness can open doors to a plethora of industries such as farming, real-estate, retail marketing, food processing and food production. From livestock, farming to human nutrition, food production, Agribusiness covers a significant number of careers globally.
The San Aurelio National High School (SANHS) is a Public High School and a National High School, Located in Eastern District of Pangasinan, Ilocos region, and it was the first operating Public High School in the town of Balungao Balungao, Pangasinan.
Does Pangasinan State University have entrance exam?
The Pangasinan State University College Admission Test (PSUCAT) is the annual examination that screens aspiring PSU students.
PSU has affordable bachelor's programs that cost less than 1,000 USD/year. The master's degree will cost an applicant about 1,000 USD per an academic year. Despite the tuition gees being quite low, the students often participate in scholarship programs.
What does apple cider vinegar do to hot sauce?
What kind of a bike is a Trek 830?


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Q: JQGrid API documentation I am having a bear of a time finding any updated JQGrid documentation.
the best one I could find is over a year old: http://www.secondpersonplural.ca/jqgriddocs/index.htm
Is there a new one somewhere?

A: Look at here. You can find the reference on the documentation from here.
UPDATED: The new features implemented in the free jqGrid fork of jqGrid are described here, in the wiki articles and in READMEs to every version of free jqGrid.

A: http://www.guriddo.net/documentation/guriddo/javascript/user-guide/basic-grid/
contains the most up to date information on the official paid version Guriddo JQGrid.
https://github.com/free-jqgrid/jqGrid/wiki for documentation on the free fork of JQGrid created by Oleg.

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Farmers in Eastern Visayas bear brunt of military's anger over setbacks
Ina Alleco Silverio May 5, 2011 Alliance of Concerned Samareños, Catbalogan 5, dario tomada, eastern visayas, Eduardo Sarmiento, ericson acosta, Katungod-SB, NDF-EV, oplan bayanihan
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
MANILA — Many Filipinos who have never been outside Luzon may very well wonder where Samar is. Many may even be stymied if confronted with queries as to where Eastern Visayas is in the Philippine map. In any case, both the region and the province are seldom featured in the pages of Manila-based broadsheets. They should be, if only because of the alarming human rights situation and the continuing violations against the civil, political and human rights of activists and ordinary civilians there.
Recently, writer and poet Ericson Acosta was arrested in San Jorge in Samar . Earlier, National Democratic Front (NDF) consultant Eduardo Sarmiento was arrested, as well as peasant leader Dario Tomada.
The Alliance of Concerned Samareños (ACOS) recently released to media an initial fact sheet on the Catbalogan 5. ACOS is signatory to a support statement calling for Acosta's release, part of which says: "It behooves the Aquino government to forge favorable conditions in the conduct of its peace efforts by releasing political prisoners."
The National Democratic Front in the Eastern Visayas (NDF-EV) has already assailed the Benigno Aquino III government for brushing aside provisions of the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) and the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL) with regard the continuing human rights violations in the region and the illegal arrest of its peace consultants.
According to the NDF-EV, Aquino casts a shadow on the peace process with its "yawning indifference."
The Catbalogan 5
When barangay officials in Bay-ang, San Jorge raised the alarm after Acosta was arrested by the military, human rights groups led by Katungod-Sinirangan Bisayas (Katungod-SB) immediately looked for Acosta in military detachments and detention facilities all over Samar. They asked civilians around military camps if soldiers had brought in captives; inquired with the wardens and jail guards if they had new prisoners accused of being "rebels."
A jail guard in a Catbalogan jail answered in the affirmative and revealed that there were already five such "rebels" in their custody. One of the prisoners was brought to the jail in August 2010, but the others rest have been in prison for as long as since 2004.
It was then Katungod –SB discovered the Catbalogan 5. After the human rights group found Acosta and were told that the cultural worker had already been remitted to the Calbayog sub-provincial jail, they realized that they had to also give attention to the plight of the other political detainees.
The Catbalogan 5 is composed of farmers Noel Galvez, Simon Gabijan, Jesus Bacnotan and spouses Loreto and Beatriz Gabuay. Except for Loreto's wife Beatriz, all of them face criminal charges related to NPA actions in Samar. Beatriz "chose" to stay in detention, and, according to reports, insist that she would not leave her husband in jail out of fear for his safety and life. She said that military men continue to visit their barrio to harass her, even when Loreto was already behind bars.
Based on signed interviews and fact sheets initially forwarded by human rights volunteers in Samar, the Catbalogan 5 underwent the same, if not worse circumstances of illegal arrest suffered by political prisoners like Acosta, Tomada and Sarmiento. Their personal accounts and testimonies regarding their ordeal expose how some, if not all, of them were subjected to torture and gross human rights violations while under the custody of authorities who arrested, and later accused them of false and manufactured charges to justify their continued detention.
According to human rights groups, the charges against the farmers range from robbery to multiple murder, were made in connection with high-profile "tactical offensives" launched by the NPA in the last decade. From these offensive actions, the NPA carted away several high-powered firearms from the AFP and the PNP, while government forces usually suffered heavy casualties.
Ordinary farmers tortured, accused of being NPA
Noel Galvez, 42, is a farmer from Barangay Buloan in Calbiga town. He was arrested in August 2010 as he was accompanying other barrio residents to register with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) office in Calbiga in time for the barangay elections which took place the following October.
Sources say that Galvez, who had long been accused by the military of being a NPA supporter, was convinced that he should avail of the army's offer of reconciliation especially after the Aquino administration promised a better future for ordinary citizens. Galvez had earlier submitted himself for "clearance" at a military detachment for him to be able to "campaign freely" for a barrio politician.
Despite this "clearance," he was still arrested and charged with frustrated murder and multiple murder in relation to an NPA raid in Barangay Binanggaran, Calbiga. Two troopers were reportedly killed, while two high-powered rifles were seized by the NPA in that December 17, 2009 incident.
Galvez said that he has witnesses to prove that he was working on his farm when the raid happened, but a certain Capt. Renante Morales of the 8th ID insisted that it was Galvez he saw a hundred meters from his position. Capt. Morales said that Galvez in fact wore a green shirt, and served as "blocking force" in the rebel attack.
Simon Gabijan, 48, of Barangay Lipata in Paranas town said that he was fishing with his family all morning until noon on February 28, 2002. He had learned that the NPA raided the Municipal Police Station (MPS) in nearby Motiong, from the usual barrio word-of-mouth when they got home. Based on information from actual news reports, the early morning raid of the NPA resulted in three casualties for the PNP, while the rebels seized at least 15 high-powered firearms from the poorly-manned police detachment.
After a few months, Gabijan received a subpoena. In it he was accused of participating in the raid. He immediately went to the Motiong police station to clear his name. At the station, the local officers assured Gabijan that there was nothing to worry about – they told him that the rebels who participated in the raid were all young men so it was unlikely that Gabijan was actually involved.
The chief of police who identified himself as Rivera told Gabijan to ask a Judge Jakosalem about his case. The judge in turn, advised Gabijan to get a lawyer so that he could file a motion to quash. He attempted to get a lawyer, but given his limited resources – and probably banking on the assurances made by the police officers – Gabijan just went on to try his luck in Manila.
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At the dissolution of the Senate and the House of Representatives on 9 May 2016 for a general election on 2 July 2016, the parliamentary committees of the 44th Parliament ceased to exist. Therefore inquiries that were not completed have lapsed and submissions cannot be received. However, information about the inquiries is still available on this website.
On 11 October 2016, the Senate agreed to the committee's recommendation that this inquiry be re-adopted in the 45th Parliament. Information about the re-adopted inquiry is available here.
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On 4 September 2014, the Senate referred an inquiry into the Scrutiny of Financial Advice to the Senate Economics References Committee for inquiry and report by the first sitting day of July 2015. On 2 March 2015, the Senate granted an extension to the committee to report by 1 February 2016.
On 2 February 2016, the committee was granted a further extension to report by 31 August 2016.
Submissions closed on 5 December 2014.
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On 2 March 2016, the Senate referred the following additional matters to the Economics References Committee as part of its inquiry into the implications of financial advice reforms:
the need for further reform and improved oversight of the life insurance industry;
whether entities are engaging in unethical practices to avoid meeting claims;
whether a life insurance industry code of conduct is required;
the role of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in reform and oversight of the industry; and
any related matters.
Submissions for this inquiry into the insurance industry close on 15 April 2016.
The final reporting date for the inquiry has been extended to 31 August 2016. This inquiry has had several extensions since it was first referred to the committee in September 2014. The duration of the inquiry and the extensions granted reflect the breadth and complexity of the matters that have been raised throughout the process. The committee has taken time to inquire into several discrete but related matters during the inquiry, including the provision of advice on, and marketing of, land banking schemes. Prior to tabling its final report, the committee intends to table an interim report addressing specifically land banking schemes. Further interim reports may also be tabled on other matters relevant to the terms of reference, depending on the course of the inquiry process.
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Everlane has launched quite a few new pieces lately, and lots more are coming (new cashmere! ponte!), so I thought it was time for a quick update. What have you purchased from Everlane recently? Please leave your review!
I went back and forth initially on ordering the Petra backpack, but so far have decided to pass. I like it a lot, and think it looks very well made, and quite practical, but I don't need it. I've also passed on many of the other new arrivals lately, mostly because I just can't do a lot more fall stuff now, until it starts to cool off more. I will get the luxe sweater in emerald at some point, and I'm interested in the clean edge tee in nutmeg (color!), and maybe the striped top, but I'm sort of 'meh' on everything lately. The full-length trench is nice, but I can't imagine ever wearing one….
I'm VERY interested in the new cashmere, especially that cropped, higher neck style I included in the image above; it's just what I need to balance out my slouchier cashmere. And I like Everlane's cashmere. It's not super-fancy, or VERY soft, but it wears well, and does seem to soften up over time and wear. The new pewter color for the modern loafer is GORGEOUS, and did you see the new colors for the Petra bags coming soon?? And the wool dress?? As always, I get excited about Everlane launches, ut have learned to temper my expectations a lot lately, since many pieces don't seem to work well on my body. Again, if you've ordered any of the new fall items, please leave a review here and let us know what you thought!
I posted this Neiman Marcus deal yesterday on Grechen's Codes: use code INT25 for $25 off your $100 order of lingerie through tomorrow. I have been going through my underwear drawer the last few weeks, making a point to wear each piece and then either keep it or toss it (I'm saving the tossed ones in a box, but not sure if I should donate?) based on how it fits and whether or not it's comfortable. I have a LOT of underwear that is too big for me now, and/or simply not comfortable, but I've kept them in around "just in case" or to wear when I want to "save" my comfy undies. What? I'm SO TIRED of wearing uncomfortable underwear, so I have been BRUTAL getting rid of them. Which has basically left me having to wash my delicates much more often than I'd like lately.
How is your fall shopping going? What have you purchased? What are you still looking for?
OH. Elizabeth Suzann launched shoes yesterday and they are GORGEOUS. I almost ordered a pair, but couldn't do it. I love the exclusive colors, but I think I'd prefer black, and I can get those from the designer directly for $240. Did anyone order a pair??
i'm interested in the wool jersey also.
Hi Grechen. I ordered Everlane's new point loafer, the stripe black/white shirt and the clean edge tees in short and long sleeve. Plus the new trench. I am anxiously waiting for the fed-ex man to bring me my things !! I will post reviews here when I get them. I love your blog !!
I spotted a pic of Garance Dore's showing a pair of adorably chic black and white loafers that she tagged Everlane…could those be the ones you're talking about, Lisa?!?
Thanks for this post, Grechen. What's funny is that the two items of Inhabit cashmere you posted are the two that I purchased today. SPLURGE alert! I ordered the cardigan in M and the v-neck in L as it's much more fitted. I have found that the silhouettes pictured on their website (i.e. how they hang on the uber-skinny models) gives me the best idea of which size to order. I made a mistake of ordering a loose card in L one time and have been sorry ever since. I simply can't wear it, keep waiting for a way to give it away to a friend.
I can't wait for fall and sweater season here in Colorado!
i haven't ordered much from inhabit lately, mostly because i don't need anything, but i'm also having a hard time with sizing. the sweater they sent me earlier this year in medium is quite large on me now…but i know not everything is cut so large. i have stretch cashmere pieces from years ago in size large that fit me very nicely now, they were more fitted to begin with, but still there's such a disparity. sounds like you made the right decision with the sizes you chose!
Oh those Elizabeth Suzann shoes… I waited oh so patiently for yesterday. I love love love that burgundy color. And I ordered the black ones from Etsy. I'll let you know what I think when I get them!
I also ordered the Jane kimono and Eva sweater from ES.
And my shopping is now complete until Christmas!
How long will it take for your shoes to arrive? That burgundy is so beautiful but I'm with you on the price. She's justified in the markup I guess but still… Can't wait to hear what you think of them!!!
I'd like to hear from anyone on the Luxe Sweater collection…v neck and u neck appeal to me, and maybe the cardigan. I don't have much luck with fit, either, so haven't bothered to order anything. Do you still wear the loafers, Grechen?
I thought I was going to be resistant to Inhabit sales, but I fear I am going to cave on a couple pieces. I'm torn, because they have such little resale value. My last several cashmere sweaters have sold for about $20 on eBay. I do like that many of their cuts less form-fitting than they used to be. I've had to get rid of anything that sticks to my luscious love handles. I own a couple styles from the sale list already and am pretty happy with them.
If I recall correctly most reviewers have said that they luxe sweaters are rather sheer? That doesn't bother me…but FYI. I'll order mine soon and post pictures.
Whoo hoo! Kowtow Building Black dress ordered!
Belated reply, but the Kowtow dress– the Building Block long-sleeve dress– I ordered came the other day and I'm very happy. It has very, very long sleeves, which I love, and reminds me a bit of Rick Owens, so it's got a bit more oomph than I was expecting from what is essentially a t-shirt dress. I also like that the Kowtow Building Block pieces don't have tags.
And, on a side note, I liked the (minimalist) packaging Beklina used for shipping. I hate getting big boxes for small items, and this was simply, but nicely folded and in tissue, in a large envelope.
Yes! Did you get a sachet? I also got a lavender sachet :). I love it.
I'll write more about mine when I can actually wear them. But I love them both sooo much. Especially the sweatshirt dress. It's just what I was looking for. With pockets.
bummer, no sachet for me! But then again, I only ordered one item that was 50% off, so not exactly their best customer!
I ordered the emerald u-neck luxe and sent it back….I didn't love how it layed on my pear shape. The band didn't sit at the right spot, I need a good side vent in my sweaters, lesson learned.
I have some Everlane cashmere, and I think I've decided to pass from now on. It's beautiful and cozy, but high maintenance for me…so.many.pills. It took me 30 min to get the pills off one cardigan this weekend using a pumice-like sweater stone. Anyone have other de-pilling suggestions or advice?!?!
The "d-fuzz-it sweater and fabric comb" is my bff. I've never been happy with the sweater stone.
I'll have to look into this. My Everlane cashmere is a pilled, nasty mess.
i have a lily brush (http://www.amazon.com/Lilly-Brush-Sweater-Pill-Remover/dp/B0095ZOIWC) and i love it, but it take some work!!
I have something like that, too, Christina, and I like it better than any other pill-remover I've used.
I also liked the seamless tee in nutmeg but to be perfectly honest I am a little afraid of ordering Everlane now. More than half of what I have purchased from there has not held up well at all. I just have a feeling this will be one that won't as well. Its also a shipping/return fee so its not risk free.
I really loved this company(or the idea of it) when they first started but now, not so much. I agree with a previous poster about the cashmere also-the pills are just not worth it. It takes too much time to do and you have to do it a lot before the sweater "settles".
see, i haven't had that big of an issue with the cashmere. i had a MUCH bigger pilling problem with the chunky wool cardigan. i mean…it was BAD, i just gave up trying to de-pill.
I actually wore the Everlane luxe cardigan in black today and loved it! It is a little more sheer, but it was a perfect layer on a day like today which was a chilly am and warmer afternoon. I am considering another color. Size small was perfect-I could button if I wanted to, but left it to hang. For reference, I am a small in Everlane everything, except the Ryan long sleeve when I prefer the drape of the medium ( and they then cover the tushie), and a J Crew size 4-6.
The clean edge t's look interesting to me, but I may pass until I hear reviews on the material and the drape. Plus, from the model they look to have a higher crew neck, which isn't great on me. Remember their Crew sweatshirt that came out last year? I hated that fabric–too stiff and bulky. I've been hoping for more of the terry sweatshirts (i have every color), because they are soft as can be. So I am concerned that the clean edge fabric will have that same stiff feel.
The stripe shirt looked sort of boxy, but again am waiting for reviews. So as of now, I haven't loved anything enough to take the plunge other than the luxe card. I will continue to have high hopes for the ponte collection!
The small luxe was more droopey because of the pockets than drapey, if that makes sense. The pockets make the sweater sort of droop out . Length wise, it was mid-tush on me. The weight of it is what i liked the most–it was light but seemed like it would keep you warm but not overheat. With a scarf, it would be a great layer. Its not a boyfriend style type cardigan, more of a classic style.
I was eyeing the Everlane loafers for many, many months, and the day I decided to pull the trigger is the day they launched the new pointy toe flat. Those spoke to me more (although the green loafer is so pretty), so I ended up ordering them in the wine color. Should be arriving this week – yay!
nice! please let us know what you think!
My only concern is that I sized up on the pointy flat as Everlane suggested, and the loafers are my true size. I do think my true size may have been fine with the pointy flats too though – i have some room in them.
I ordered quite a few pieces from Everlane lately: the longer trench, the boxy striped tee, the clean edge tee (both in short-sleeve and the muscle tee), and the modern point loafers (both in black and burgundy).
The trench's a keeper. I was looking for a crisp-looking black trench for a couple of years now and this one checks all the boxes. It fits a tiny bit looser than the short version (I'm usually a medium), fabric and quality are the same. I'm 5ft6″, and the trench nearly covers my knees. I wouldn't mind it being an inch shorter, but it's not a big deal.
The boxy striped tee doesn't necessarily feel luxurious: the fabric is a bit coarse and also stiff. But I like the boxy cut and the slightly shorter length. The side vents are higher than expected though and may show some skin when moving the arms. I try to avoid the problem with wearing my favorite high-waisted skinny jeans (Madewell).
The clean edge tees are a bit of a disappointment. While I appreciate the tightly woven fabric (after all the sheer tees, it's nice to have something opaque every once in a while), overall the tees feel plain. I kept one black short sleeve tee, but returned the rest. I also wonder how the stiff hem, which does look a bit more elegant than your average tee, will hold up after washing. My muscle tee was also noticeably smaller than the short-sleeve ones, the fit was nowhere near "relaxed".
The pointy loafers are a tough one. I am very picky about shoes and for the most part the loafers do hold up. The quality is very nice, with the leather being softer than in Everlane's original loafers. The pointy toe gives a little bit of an edge. Also, if you size up, they pretty much fit perfectly. I have more of a wider foot and had no issues. I didn't like that the burgundy leather shows a bit of a "distressed" look at the edges (you can see it when zooming in on their website); the black leather is perfect, though. I am just not sure if the pointy toe is comfortable enough for walking miles and miles around the city.
Hi How was the neckline of the clean edge? Was it a high crew neck–like over your collar bone like how it looks on the model?
It's a true crew neck, my collarbone is covered.
I just ordered the longer trench today! You and I are the same height, but I am all torso, so was always hesitant about the length of the swing trench, but have wanted to invest in a traditional trench for a few years now. I'm really excited about it. This will be one of several things I've purchased from Everlane, and like you, I have mixed feelings about the way things fit and work with my body (I'm hourglass-shaped).
Tees. So soft! I wouldn't mind if the fabric was just a touch heavier. The white, in particular, is pretty see through and especially on my post-partum body (I had twins in June), I find the fabric clings to my tummy a bit. I have about 5 tees – four u and a v.
Loafers: WAY too narrow. I think I'm going to soak them and try to stretch them out. This might ruin them. I'll take my chances.
Cashmere: pills like crazy and I wish the fog cardi I ordered had been the original traditional grey instead of the faded blue-grey of the fog, which comes across as a bit of a dingy pastel blue in real life. The effect is more sloppy than slouchy. I will probably try another piece at some point. Not the sweater you pictured because high crew neck + cropped fit is pretty much the worst cut for me ever.
Silk: the small fits like a dream.
Pink poplin: more of a dusty rose in real life (I was hoping for a more peachy pink) and pulls/gapes at bust in a size small. I wish it had a touch more stretch.
Sleeveless dress: OMG I LOVE THIS. I wish the buttons went as far as the placket because I'm nursing and can't wear it when I need to nurse or pump.
Luxe cardigan in taupe – I love the material and will likely order more from this line, but find the gape of the pockets makes the lines a little weird sometimes with the curve of my hips. Again, can come across as more sloppy than slouchy on my body, but it doesn't pill and the material is lovely. Maybe the v-neck?
That Inhabit cardi is pretty! I am not sure I need another long cardigan, but it is mighty tempting.
Just got the Everlane luxe V-neck and modern point flats today and am pretty happy with both. The v-neck is definitely tunic-length – I have a very long torso and have difficulty finding tops long enough to cover all my business when I wear leggings and this does the job. I imagine on the average to short-waisted person it would hit even lower. The fabric is kind of thin and looks sheer when held up to the light but I could not see my black cami through the gray sweater so that's good enough for me. One thing I didn't notice in the picture when I ordered is the dropped shoulder – I don't love it but I don't hate it either.
I got the flats in black and white and love how they look! I usually wear ballet flats with a lower vamp and thought these might be too masculine but they aren't at all. Quality seems great. I did take their suggestion and size up half a size. They are still a little cramped in the toe box but I think as the leather softens with wear it will improve. No issues with my heels slipping out which is common for me with flats.
Just bought a scarf in an olive-ish color from http://www.scarf-shop.com/cotton/ in Minneapolis. They do it all themselves and have lots of gorgeous colors at very fair prices to start with, but at 15% off plus free shipping today. I just saw it on their Instagram feed or I would've posted sooner!
Trying not to buy very much since I'm losing weight!
I'm an everlane shopper, but was disappointed in their new stuff. I have other costs from everlane that are great but the black trench is so bulky,long, and absolutely everything sticks too it-it reminds me of the cheap material you'd get at H&m, not everlane quality so I sent back. I also bought the stripped T but the slits on the side are too high and show more skin than I'd like to-so had to send back. This is not the quality I'm used to getting from them, I don't know what's up.
Hi. I rec'd my new items from everlane. A few thoughts. I love the new clean edge tees. I wear an xs in the V neck and the U neck and texture tops. The xs fits in the clean edge but is definitely a tad smaller than the other tees. the arms from the elbow to wrist are cut smaller/narrower. I have washed the short sleeve and long sleeve versions and neither shrunk. I hung wet and hit with an iron. After doing so they looked just like they did when they arrived from everlane. the crisp 2 inch seam at the bottom and on the arms stayed present. overall the tops look much better than my other tees from everlane. they just look nicer on . better material. a step up. I ordered more. the stripe shirt was a disaster. you could see a good 2 inches of my belly on either side. ridiculous. disaster. it went back. no second thought and a size bigger wouldn't have fixed it. i guess that is why the model is wearing mom jeans in the pic with the shirt on. the modern point loafer is great. i have a narrow foot and had to put little pads in the toe box area. super comfy. no breaking in required. the long trench coat i am keeping but it seems to run a bit big. there is no way the belt will ever work. the smallest notch is too big. so if you get it, plan on tying it in front like the model. maybe that is the style. overall it is cute on. has a slimming cut. nice collar. fun piece.
Has anyone bought the Petra backpack? Or Gretchen, have you seen it in person?I'm currently contemplating purchasing it. It's between that and the Petra crossbody. I'm worried the crossbody may be a bit narrow to jam all of my stuff into, but it can also be dressed up a lot more than the backpack. I am a big backpack fan though.
i like the backpack very much…and have considered getting it off and on since it launched. i may still…!!
i love the petra leather and think it holds up beautifully, and becomes nice and soft while still maintaining a little structure. i don't feel like i have to be particularly careful with it either ; i use my large petra tote as a carry on tote when i fly and then sometimes as a handbag at my destination. it stands up to a LOT of abuse!!
i like the crossbody fine, but i don't love crossbodys that can ONLY be crossbodys, you know? i'd rather have something with a shorter handle as well as a longer one. but that's just me. also, there's NO WAY i'd be able to get everything i need in that bag; it looks too narrow and also like it wouldn't "give" as much to accommodate more.
i say if you're a backpack fan, to give the backpack a try. it's a backpack, so it's hard to "dress up" specifically, but it's so clean looking that if you wear it just on your shoulder and not AS a backpack, no one may ever know that it's not just a handbag.
Thanks, Gretchen! You're the best. I always appreciate your thoughtful reviews. I'm going to pull the trigger on the backpack. Merry Christmas to me!
please let us know what you think of it…i hope it's wonderful!
Hi again! I got the Everlane Petra backpack. It's GORGEOUS– you weren't kidding about the quality of the leather. It has some structure to it, but is still incredibly soft and feels quite luxe. I like it a lot better than the Mansur Gavriel bags, which, though beautiful, have a really stiff leather that seems like it'll take forever to break in.
The backpack is also the perfect size to throw in everything I commute with (full sized wallet, sunglasses, kindle, mini umbrella, etc.) Here's my only issue with the backpack: as a New Yorker, I need to dig into the bag really frequently and quickly to get my metro card, etc, and it's not really made for quick access, due to the two part closure system. You can see on the video of the backpack on the Everlane website, but to secure the contents of the bag, you have to tighten the drawstring and then pull the drawstrings through a loop on the back of the flap to secure the flap. It doesn't make for easy grabbing. This could be fixed if they used a hidden magnetic snap to secure the flap instead of the loop for the drawstring. I am keeping the bag anyway because I adore it, and wondering how much it would cost to add a snap to the bag. A lesser issue is that they used heavy metal toggles to finish the drawstrings instead of just knotting the leather like on similar drawstring bags. Since the toggles are heavy they sort of slap against the bag when you walk quickly, making a thumping sound. So a couple issues maybe only a type A New Yorker would be bothered by, but worth mentioning. Overall still pretty pleased with the purchase. Thanks for your help!
such a great review! and that closure would be an issue for me also, i have a hard time when i can't immediately get into my bag. and i wondered how that worked after watching the video! i would definitely look into having a snap put in, it can't be that expensive to do, and i think it would make a huge difference for you.
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Scarper Clear works by eliminating the characteristic scent of other animals and by causing a bitter dis-taste which deters the animals from pecking or biting.
Scarper Clear is a non-staining product making it especially effective to use on white birds or show birds/animals.
Feather pecking is usually caused by either a management problem or a mineral deficiency – or both, but once the habit is formed it is difficult to break!
1. Stop feeding scraps or left-over food. Hens will happily fill up on scraps at the expense of a balanced diet.
2. Never feed pellets – always meal (mash) – at least 16-17% protein). Hens can eat pellets very quickly and, when they are full, become bored and look round for something else to do – feather pecking seems a handy option! Meal takes them much longer to eat so they have less time for vices – this is probably the single most important change you can make. Make sure you feed "ad-lib" – not twice a day.
3. Provide grit but make sure it contains both soluble (oyster shell) and insoluble grit. The soluble grit is used for mineral supply, important for producing egg shells and strong bone development, and the insoluble grit is a 'grinding aid' in the crop to help with digestion of food.
4. Mineral deficiency is often a problem in feather pecking chickens. When a bird has heavy demands for calcium, such as during the growing phase or during egg production a mineral deficiency can cause them to attempt to obtain sufficient calcium and other minerals by pecking feathers! As a temporary measure, add a calcium supplement to the diet or drinking water. This should not be long-term necessity.
5. Suspend a Nutri-Peck block in the run or poultry house. This provides added interest, occupation, distraction and has nutritional value as well – usually a very successful measure.
6. Suspend cabbage leaves or similar greenery, either by tying into a bunch or making a 'basket' out of chicken wire or similar and hang from the roof of the poultry run. Greens are the exception to the rule 'Don't feed scraps'!
7. Apply Scarper! urgently to all pecked chicken. The long-lasting powerful odour acts as a deterrent to the culprits as they cannot bear the smell any more than we can! Scarper! also camouflages the pecked areas so that they are less obvious and attract less attention. Scarper! helps to break the habit. Do use disposable gloves with Scarper! – or no-one will come near you either!
8. If at all possible, allow the birds to free-range at least until the habit is broken. It keeps them busy!
9. Cider Vinegar added to the drinking water is a good source of minerals – it helps prevent and cure worms and coccidiosis too. A soluble multivitamin powder may be needed to return your stock to full health.
10. If using artificial light, change to red bulbs – this minimises the visibility of any blood and so decreases the 'target' area.
Tail biting effects pigs of all agers and can be the result of a number of factors such as overcrowding, disease, malnutrition and boredom.
1. Apply Scarper! Sprayed on the tails of pigs Scarper Vice Buster provides a pungent smell and taste, this powerful mixture discourages the pigs from biting and breaks the habit reducing cannibalism. Scarper Clear works in a similar way providing a bitter dis-taste to deter the animals from biting but is odour and stain free, perfect for show animals.
2. Dietary imbalance is a major cause of tail biting – protein and calcium imbalances in particular can cause problems. Too much protein means that it needs to be excreted which places a strain on water and electrolyte balance, therefore, blood from the tail becomes an excellent source of electrolytes. If calcium levels are too high in conjunction with excess protein, renal dysfunction can occur which leads to further electrolyte imbalance and more tail biting as a result.
3. High fat diets and lipids in particular can provoke tail biting. When tail biting occurs, it is recommended to remove pure lipid sources as a first measure.
4. Increasing dietary electrolytes can help reduce tail biting, often because of the reasons highlighted above. There are many to choose from but it's important to ensure that they are pure of contaminants as some may come from non- feed related industries.
5. Adding fibre to the diet can significantly reduce the tendency for tail biting as it also reduces hunger and therefore the animal is not tail biting to find nutrients. Pig diets should contain at least 3 to 5 percent dietary fibre. Fibre can be increased if tail biting doesn't reduce on the above percentages.
6. Ensure that all pigs are receiving enough water. Test water pressure systems, check drinkers daily and adjust heights if necessary. If grouped pigs don't consume enough non-saline water they can develop unconventional habits such as tail biting.


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Only Burke Can Replace Cherry
TORONTO (Apr. 28) — Let's assume, for a moment, that Don Cherry is unlikely to be a mainstay on Hockey Night In Canada for another 38 years. Though Donald S. seems indestructible — in our livingrooms each Saturday since 1980… Read More
And the Wait Continues
TORONTO (Apr. 26) — Quite the coincidence that fewer than 24 hours after another failed Stanley Cup bid by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Dave Keon was announced as an inductee into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. Considered the greatest… Read More
Freddy Had Nothing Left
TORONTO (Apr. 26) — This is not to invoke the blame game. And, yes, hindsight is an incomparable ally. But, in the end — when the fat lady approached the microphone in this record–breaking season — the Toronto Maple Leafs'… Read More
No One Has A Clue
TORONTO (Apr. 25) — Believe, only at your peril, anything you hear about this or that person comprehending what may happen in Game 7 of the Maple Leafs–Boston Bruins Stanley Cup series. The fact remains that nobody has a clue… Read More
Sliver of Light After a Dark Day
TORONTO (Apr. 24) — Ten people are dead after the driver of a van mounted a sidewalk–curb in North York and indiscriminately bowled over pedestrians, making international news. And, yes, the Toronto Maple Leafs are once more en route to… Read More
Nothing Odd About Leafs/Bruins
TORONTO (Apr. 20) — As a sign of hope for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it would be nice to suggest there's an oddity in their opening playoff round against Boston. But, it simply isn't true. The 3–1 Bruins' lead after… Read More
Leafs Need To Rinse and Repeat
TORONTO (Apr. 17) — The consensus around town is that the "real" Maple Leafs showed up for Monday night's third game of the playoffs against Boston. We shall see. Game 4 will provide a clearer indication. What I saw at… Read More
It's Babcock Time
TORONTO (Apr. 15) — So, this is what you get for 50 million dollars? Okay, I'm being a trifle facetious… but c'mon. The Maple Leafs did not lure Mike Babcock from Detroit with the National Hockey League's most–lucrative coaching pact… Read More
Bruins' Work Still Not Done
TORONTO (Apr. 14) — Though Thursday night's playoff opener at TD Garden was as lop–sided as the 5–1 final score indicated, the Boston Bruins have merely accomplished half their goal. Only a sweep of the first two matches on home… Read More
Leafs–Bruins on Razor's Edge
TORONTO (Apr. 11) — When you think about it, there is no particular reason for the Boston Bruins or Toronto Maple Leafs to lose four times in a seven–game segment. Yet, one of the teams will do just that in… Read More
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Breaking News And Botching Up
Leafs Blew It With Chara
What If the Leafs Disappoint Again?
Still The Biggest Shutout
Breaking News Is Largely Luck
Hard To Predict Canadian Division
Tootin' Turnbull Is 67
The Berger–Strachan Kerfuffle
There Is No Andersen "Decision"
Get Ready For Lots of Leafs vs. Habs
Gary to the Rescue — Again
NHL Dubiously Leading The Way
Apparently, Leafs Are The Best
Strombo Has No Regrets
The Night I Smelled Death in New York
Reverse–Jersey Rage
Could Leafs and Sabres Collaborate?
Shhhhh… Don't Wake Me Up
A Few Days When Sport Didn't Matter
Burke Packs A Punch… As Expected
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The More Things Change…
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Q: How can I read output of select statement and assign it to various parameters in batchfile in loop I have a scenario where I need to pass the result of select statement to batch script and then generate another file with the values.
SQL Query:
Select SrcName, TrgName from dbo.t_src_trg_ref where Loadstatus='Assinged'

O/P for this query be like:
SrcName | TrgName
src1    |    trg1
src2    |    trg2
src3    |    trg3

And so on
Batch script should read this output and generate a text file for each row in a loop, content of the file should be like:
file1.txt
$$src=src1
$$trg=trg1

file2.txt
$$src=src2
$$trg=trg2

file3.txt
$$src=src3
$$trg=trg3

And so on.
Any help in this regard, I am new to batch scripting and finding it very difficult to develop batch script for this.
Thanks in advance.

A: You can create a SQL cursor then within the cursor loop codes, using SQL BCP command with xp_cmdshell procedure, you can create text files from SQL Server database with customized data
For example, following using cursor code you can create text files with sample data in it
DECLARE @sql VARCHAR(1000)

DECLARE @name sysname

DECLARE mycursor CURSOR FAST_FORWARD FOR SELECT name FROM sys.tables
OPEN mycursor
FETCH NEXT FROM mycursor INTO @name

WHILE @@FETCH_STATUS = 0
BEGIN

SET @sql = 'bcp "select ''' + replace(@name,'''','''''') + '''" queryout "c:\temp\' + @name + '.txt" -c -UTF8 -T -Slocalhost"'
EXEC master..xp_cmdshell @sql

 FETCH NEXT FROM mycursor INTO @name
END

CLOSE mycursor
DEALLOCATE mycursor

created files are seen as below


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Hoplitis shoshone is een vliesvleugelig insect uit de familie Megachilidae. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1976 door Parker.

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Home » WATCH: Florida Prep, Melbourne Central Catholic Headline Prep Basketball on Space Coast Daily TV
WATCH: Florida Prep, Melbourne Central Catholic Headline Prep Basketball on Space Coast Daily TV
By Space Coast Daily // January 12, 2019
No. 1 Miami Country Day girls vs. Florida prep; MCC Girls and Boys Also in action
SPACE COAST DAILY TV: The Florida Prep Falcons girls basketball team hosts Miami Country Day Spartans, the No. 4 ranked team in the country. Alan Zlotorzynski is on the call.
SPACE COAST DAILY TV: The Melbourne Central Catholic Hustlers host the Centennial Eagles in a boys varsity basketball game. The Friday Night Locker Room's Steve Wilson, Lisa Nicholas and Caleb Brown have the call.
SPACE COAST DAILY TV: The Melbourne Central Catholic Hustlers host the West Shore Wildcats in a girls varsity basketball game. The Friday Night Locker Room's Steve Wilson, Lisa Nicholas and Caleb Brown have the call.
The Friday Night Locker Room and Space Coast Daily will feature three high school basketball games Saturday on Space Coast Daily TV.
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – The Friday Night Locker Room and Space Coast Daily will feature three high school basketball games Saturday on Space Coast Daily TV.
The first game tips off at 2:30 p.m. as the Melbourne Central Catholic Hustler girls team, led by head coach Candace Terry, host the West Shore Wildcats led by head coach Derrick Hamilton.
The Hustlers come in with a mark of 11-5 while the Wildcats enter today's game 3-10. MCC is 21-1 all-time against West Shore.
The Friday Night Locker Room's Steve Wilson and Lisa Nicholas will be on the call.
The second game starts at 4 p.m. and showcases the No.1 ranked girls basketball team in the state of Florida, according to MaxPreps.
The 15-1 Miami Country Day Spartans travel to face the Florida Prep Falcons, who are 9-8 on the season.
However, don't let the record fool you. Led by head coach EJ Murray, the Falcons blew out the defending Class 2A state champs by 32-points on Friday night and four of their losses came in the prestigious Nike Tournament Of Champions.
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Ranked No. 6 in the country, Miami Country Day head coach Ochiel Swaby has over 300 career wins and last March his team won their fifth straight FHSAA Girls Basketball State Championship.
Space Coast Daily's Alan Zlotorzynski will be on the call at Florida Prep.
Wrapping up the triple-header will be the MCC's boys team hosting the Centennial Eagles from Port St. Lucie. Led by head coach and Space Coast Sports Hall of Famer Rob Terry, the Hustlers are 9-6 overall and 2-1 in district play.
Under the guidance of head coach Chris Carannante, the Eagles enter today's game with a record of 3-9.
Steve and Lisa will also be on the call for this contest.
The 15-1 Miami Country Day Spartans travel to face the Florida Prep Falcons, who are 9-8 on the season. The game starts at 4 p.m. and showcases the No.1 ranked girls basketball team in the state of Florida, according to MaxPreps.
The MCC's boys team will host the Centennial Eagles from Port St. Lucie. Led by head coach and Space Coast Sports Hall of Famer Rob Terry, the Hustlers are 9-6 overall and 2-1 in district play.


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#ifndef itkDisplacementFieldTransform_h
#define itkDisplacementFieldTransform_h

#include "itkTransform.h"

#include "itkImage.h"
#include "itkMatrixOffsetTransformBase.h"
#include "itkImageVectorOptimizerParametersHelper.h"
#include "itkVectorInterpolateImageFunction.h"

namespace itk
{

/** \class DisplacementFieldTransform
 * \brief Provides local/dense/high-dimensionality transformation via a
 * a displacement field.
 *
 * The displacement field stores vectors of displacements, with
 * dimension \c NDimensions. Transformation is performed at a given
 * point by adding the displacement at that point to the input point.
 *
 * T(x, p), x is the position, p is the local parameter at position x.
 * For a 2D example:
 *
 *  x = (x0, x1), p = (p0, p1)
 *
 * then T(x, p) is defined as:
 *
 *    T(x, p) = (T0, T1) = (x0+p0, x1+p1)
 *
 * During transformation, out-of-bounds input points are returned
 * with zero displacement.
 *
 * The displacement field is defined using an itkImage, and must be set
 * before use by the user, using \c SetDisplacementField. The image has
 * the same dimensionality as the input and output spaces, defined by
 * template parameter \c NDimensions, and is an image of vectors of
 * type \c OutputVectorType, with dimensionality NDimensions as well.
 *
 * An interpolator of type \c VectorInterpolateImageFunction is used with
 * the displacement field image. By default,
 * VectorLinearInterpolateImageFunction is used, and the user can override
 * using SetInterpolator.
 *
 * The displacement field data is stored using the common
 * \c OptimizerParameters type
 * in conjunction with the \c ImageVectorOptimizerParametersHelper class. This
 * allows access of the displacement field image as if it were an itkArray,
 * allowing transparent use with other classes.
 * \warning The \c SetParameters
 * method will copy the passed parameters, which can be costly since
 * displacement fields are dense and thus potentially very large.
 *
 * The \c UpdateTransformParameters method simply adds the provided
 * update array, applying the usual optional scaling factor. Derived
 * classes may provide different behavior.
 *
 * Because this is a local transform, methods that have a version that takes
 * a point must be used, such as \c TransformVector,
 * \c TransformCovariantVector, and \c TransformDiffusionTensor. Also,
 * \c ComputeJacobianWithRespectToParameters simply returns
 * an identity matrix (see method documentation),
 * and \c ComputeJacobianWithRespectToPosition should be used.
 *
 *
 * \ingroup ITKDisplacementField
 */
template <typename TParametersValueType, unsigned int NDimensions>
class ITK_TEMPLATE_EXPORT DisplacementFieldTransform : public Transform<TParametersValueType, NDimensions, NDimensions>
{
public:
  ITK_DISALLOW_COPY_AND_MOVE(DisplacementFieldTransform);

  /** Standard class type aliases. */
  using Self = DisplacementFieldTransform;
  using Superclass = Transform<TParametersValueType, NDimensions, NDimensions>;
  using Pointer = SmartPointer<Self>;
  using ConstPointer = SmartPointer<const Self>;

  /** Run-time type information (and related methods). */
  itkTypeMacro(DisplacementFieldTransform, Transform);

  /** New macro for creation of through a Smart Pointer */
  itkNewMacro(Self);

  /** InverseTransform type. */
  using typename Superclass::InverseTransformBasePointer;

  /** Scalar type. */
  using typename Superclass::ScalarType;

  /** Type of the input parameters. */
  using typename Superclass::FixedParametersType;
  using typename Superclass::FixedParametersValueType;
  using typename Superclass::ParametersType;
  using typename Superclass::ParametersValueType;

  /** Jacobian types. */
  using typename Superclass::JacobianType;
  using typename Superclass::JacobianPositionType;
  using typename Superclass::InverseJacobianPositionType;

  /** Transform category type. */
  using typename Superclass::TransformCategoryEnum;

  /** The number of parameters defining this transform. */
  using typename Superclass::NumberOfParametersType;

  /** Standard coordinate point type for this class. */
  using typename Superclass::InputPointType;
  using typename Superclass::OutputPointType;

  /** Standard vector type for this class. */
  using typename Superclass::InputVectorType;
  using typename Superclass::OutputVectorType;

  using typename Superclass::InputVectorPixelType;
  using typename Superclass::OutputVectorPixelType;

  /** Standard covariant vector type for this class */
  using typename Superclass::InputCovariantVectorType;
  using typename Superclass::OutputCovariantVectorType;

  /** Standard vnl_vector type for this class. */
  using typename Superclass::InputVnlVectorType;
  using typename Superclass::OutputVnlVectorType;

  /** Standard diffusion tensor type for this class */
  using typename Superclass::InputDiffusionTensor3DType;
  using typename Superclass::OutputDiffusionTensor3DType;

  /** Standard tensor type for this class */
  using InputTensorEigenVectorType = CovariantVector<ScalarType, InputDiffusionTensor3DType::Dimension>;
  using OutputTensorEigenVectorType = CovariantVector<ScalarType, OutputDiffusionTensor3DType::Dimension>;
  /** Derivative type */
  using typename Superclass::DerivativeType;

  /** Dimension of the domain spaces. */
  static constexpr unsigned int Dimension = NDimensions;

  /** Define the displacement field type and corresponding interpolator type. */
  using DisplacementFieldType = Image<OutputVectorType, Dimension>;
  using DisplacementFieldPointer = typename DisplacementFieldType::Pointer;
  using DisplacementFieldConstPointer = typename DisplacementFieldType::ConstPointer;

  using InterpolatorType = VectorInterpolateImageFunction<DisplacementFieldType, ScalarType>;

  /** Standard types for the displacement Field */
  using IndexType = typename DisplacementFieldType::IndexType;
  using RegionType = typename DisplacementFieldType::RegionType;
  using SizeType = typename DisplacementFieldType::SizeType;
  using SpacingType = typename DisplacementFieldType::SpacingType;
  using DirectionType = typename DisplacementFieldType::DirectionType;
  using PointType = typename DisplacementFieldType::PointType;
  using PixelType = typename DisplacementFieldType::PixelType;

  /** Define the internal parameter helper used to access the field */
  using OptimizerParametersHelperType =
    ImageVectorOptimizerParametersHelper<ScalarType, OutputVectorType::Dimension, Dimension>;

  /** Get/Set the displacement field.
   * Set the displacement field. Create special set accessor to update
   * interpolator and assign displacement field to transform parameters
   * container. */
  virtual void
  SetDisplacementField(DisplacementFieldType * field);
  itkGetModifiableObjectMacro(DisplacementField, DisplacementFieldType);

  /** Get/Set the inverse displacement field. This must be supplied by the user for
   * GetInverse() to work. */
  virtual void
  SetInverseDisplacementField(DisplacementFieldType * inverseField);
  itkGetModifiableObjectMacro(InverseDisplacementField, DisplacementFieldType);

  /** Get/Set the interpolator.
   * Create out own set accessor that assigns the displacement field. */
  virtual void
  SetInterpolator(InterpolatorType * interpolator);
  itkGetModifiableObjectMacro(Interpolator, InterpolatorType);

  /** Get/Set the interpolator for the inverse field.
   * Create out own set accessor that assigns the displacement field. */
  virtual void
  SetInverseInterpolator(InterpolatorType * interpolator);
  itkGetModifiableObjectMacro(InverseInterpolator, InterpolatorType);

  /** Get the modification time of displacement field. */
  itkGetConstReferenceMacro(DisplacementFieldSetTime, ModifiedTimeType);

  /**  Method to transform a point. Out-of-bounds points will
   * be returned with zero displacement. */
  OutputPointType
  TransformPoint(const InputPointType & inputPoint) const override;

  /**  Method to transform a vector. */
  using Superclass::TransformVector;
  OutputVectorType
  TransformVector(const InputVectorType &) const override
  {
    itkExceptionMacro("TransformVector(Vector) unimplemented, use "
                      "TransformVector(Vector,Point)");
  }

  OutputVectorPixelType
  TransformVector(const InputVectorPixelType &) const override
  {
    itkExceptionMacro("TransformVector(Vector) unimplemented, use "
                      "TransformVector(Vector,Point)");
  }

  OutputVnlVectorType
  TransformVector(const InputVnlVectorType &) const override
  {
    itkExceptionMacro("TransformVector(Vector) unimplemented, use "
                      "TransformVector(Vector,Point)");
  }

  /** Method to transform a tensor. */
  using Superclass::TransformDiffusionTensor3D;
  OutputDiffusionTensor3DType
  TransformDiffusionTensor(const InputDiffusionTensor3DType &) const
  {
    itkExceptionMacro("TransformDiffusionTensor(Tensor) unimplemented, use "
                      "TransformDiffusionTensor(Tensor,Point)");
  }

  OutputVectorPixelType
  TransformDiffusionTensor(const InputVectorPixelType &) const
  {
    itkExceptionMacro("TransformDiffusionTensor(Tensor) unimplemented, use "
                      "TransformDiffusionTensor(Tensor,Point)");
  }

  /** Method to transform a CovariantVector. */
  using Superclass::TransformCovariantVector;
  OutputCovariantVectorType
  TransformCovariantVector(const InputCovariantVectorType &) const override
  {
    itkExceptionMacro("TransformCovariantVector(CovariantVector) "
                      "unimplemented, use TransformCovariantVector(CovariantVector,Point)");
  }

  OutputVectorPixelType
  TransformCovariantVector(const InputVectorPixelType &) const override
  {
    itkExceptionMacro("TransformCovariantVector(CovariantVector) "
                      "unimplemented, use TransformCovariantVector(CovariantVector,Point)");
  }

  /** Set the transformation parameters. This sets the displacement
   * field image directly. */
  void
  SetParameters(const ParametersType & params) override
  {
    if (&(this->m_Parameters) != &params)
    {
      if (params.Size() != this->m_Parameters.Size())
      {
        itkExceptionMacro("Input parameters size (" << params.Size() << ") does not match internal size ("
                                                    << this->m_Parameters.Size() << ").");
      }
      // Copy into existing object
      this->m_Parameters = params;
      this->Modified();
    }
  }

  /**
   * This method sets the fixed parameters of the transform.
   * For a displacement field transform, the fixed parameters are the
   * following: field size, field origin, field spacing, and field direction.
   *
   * Note: If a displacement field already exists, this function
   * creates a new one with zero displacement (identity transform). If
   * an inverse displacement field exists, a new one is also created.
   */
  void
  SetFixedParameters(const FixedParametersType &) override;

  /**
   * Compute the jacobian with respect to the parameters at a point.
   * Simply returns identity matrix, sized [NDimensions, NDimensions].
   *
   * T(x, p), x is the position, p is the local parameter at position x.
   * Take a 2D example, x = (x0, x1), p = (p0, p1) and T(x, p) is defined as:
   *
   *    T(x, p) = (T0, T1) = (x0+p0, x1+p1)
   *
   * Each local deformation is defined as a translation transform.
   * So the Jacobian w.r.t parameters are
   *
   * dT/dp =
   *    [ dT0/dp0, dT0/dp1;
   *      dT1/dp0, dT1/dp1 ];
   *
   *    = [1, 0;
   *       0, 1];
   *
   * TODO: format the above for doxygen formula.
   */
  void
  ComputeJacobianWithRespectToParameters(const InputPointType &, JacobianType & j) const override
  {
    j = this->m_IdentityJacobian;
  }

  /**
   * Compute the jacobian with respect to the parameters at an index.
   * Simply returns identity matrix, sized [NDimensions, NDimensions].
   * See \c ComputeJacobianWithRespectToParameters( InputPointType, ... )
   * for rationale.
   */
  virtual void
  ComputeJacobianWithRespectToParameters(const IndexType &, JacobianType & j) const
  {
    j = this->m_IdentityJacobian;
  }

  /**
   * Compute the jacobian with respect to the position, by point.
   * \c j will be resized as needed.
   */
  void
  ComputeJacobianWithRespectToPosition(const InputPointType & point, JacobianPositionType & jacobian) const override;
  using Superclass::ComputeJacobianWithRespectToPosition;

  /**
   * Compute the jacobian with respect to the position, by point.
   * \c j will be resized as needed.
   */
  void
  ComputeInverseJacobianWithRespectToPosition(const InputPointType &        point,
                                              InverseJacobianPositionType & jacobian) const override;
  using Superclass::ComputeInverseJacobianWithRespectToPosition;

  /**
   * Compute the jacobian with respect to the position, by index.
   * \c j will be resized as needed.
   */
  virtual void
  ComputeJacobianWithRespectToPosition(const IndexType & index, JacobianPositionType & jacobian) const;

  /**
   * Compute the inverse jacobian of the forward displacement field with
   * respect to the position, by point. Note that this is different than
   * the jacobian of the inverse displacement field. This takes advantage
   * of the ability to compute the inverse jacobian of a displacement field
   * by simply reversing the sign of the forward jacobian.
   * However, a more accurate method for computing the inverse
   * jacobian is to take the inverse of the jacobian matrix. This
   * method is more computationally expensive and may be used by
   * setting \c useSVD to true
   */
  virtual void
  GetInverseJacobianOfForwardFieldWithRespectToPosition(const InputPointType & point,
                                                        JacobianPositionType & jacobian,
                                                        bool                   useSVD = false) const;

  /**
   * Compute the inverse jacobian of the forward displacement field with
   * respect to the position, by index.Note that this is different than
   * the jacobian of the inverse displacement field. This takes advantage
   * of the ability to compute the inverse jacobian of a displacement field
   * by simply reversing the sign of the forward jacobian.
   * However, a more accurate method for computing the inverse
   * jacobian is to take the inverse of the jacobian matrix. This
   * method is more computationally expensive and may be used by
   * setting \c useSVD to true
   */
  virtual void
  GetInverseJacobianOfForwardFieldWithRespectToPosition(const IndexType &      index,
                                                        JacobianPositionType & jacobian,
                                                        bool                   useSVD = false) const;

  void
  UpdateTransformParameters(const DerivativeType & update, ScalarType factor = 1.0) override;

  /** Return an inverse of this transform.
   * Note that the inverse displacement field must be set by the user. */
  bool
  GetInverse(Self * inverse) const;

  /** Return an inverse of this transform.
   * Note that the inverse displacement field must be set by the user. */
  InverseTransformBasePointer
  GetInverseTransform() const override;

  virtual void
  SetIdentity();

  /** This transform is not linear. */
  TransformCategoryEnum
  GetTransformCategory() const override
  {
    return Self::TransformCategoryEnum::DisplacementField;
  }

  NumberOfParametersType
  GetNumberOfLocalParameters() const override
  {
    return Dimension;
  }

  /** Set/Get the coordinate tolerance.
   *  This tolerance is used when comparing the space defined
   *  by deformation fields and it's inverse to ensure they occupy the
   *  same physical space.
   *
   * \sa ImageToImageFilterCommon::SetGlobalDefaultCoordinateTolerance
   */
  itkSetMacro(CoordinateTolerance, double);
  itkGetConstMacro(CoordinateTolerance, double);

  /** Set/Get the direction tolerance.
   *  This tolerance is used to when comparing the orientation of the
   *  deformation fields and it's inverse to ensure they occupy the
   *  same physical space.
   *
   * \sa ImageToImageFilterCommon::SetGlobalDefaultDirectionTolerance
   */
  itkSetMacro(DirectionTolerance, double);
  itkGetConstMacro(DirectionTolerance, double);

protected:
  DisplacementFieldTransform();
  ~DisplacementFieldTransform() override = default;
  void
  PrintSelf(std::ostream & os, Indent indent) const override;

  /** The displacement field and its inverse (if it exists). */
  typename DisplacementFieldType::Pointer m_DisplacementField;
  typename DisplacementFieldType::Pointer m_InverseDisplacementField;

  /** The interpolator. */
  typename InterpolatorType::Pointer m_Interpolator;
  typename InterpolatorType::Pointer m_InverseInterpolator;

  /** Track when the displacement field was last set/assigned, as
   * distinct from when it may have had its contents modified. */
  ModifiedTimeType m_DisplacementFieldSetTime{ 0 };

  /** Create an identity jacobian for use in
   * ComputeJacobianWithRespectToParameters. */
  JacobianType m_IdentityJacobian;

private:
  /** Internal method for calculating either forward or inverse jacobian,
   * depending on state of \c doInverseJacobian. Used by
   * public methods \c ComputeJacobianWithRespectToPosition and
   * \c GetInverseJacobianOfForwardFieldWithRespectToPosition to
   * perform actual work.
   * \c doInverseJacobian indicates that the inverse jacobian
   * should be returned
   */
  virtual void
  ComputeJacobianWithRespectToPositionInternal(const IndexType &      index,
                                               JacobianPositionType & jacobian,
                                               bool                   doInverseJacobian) const;

  /**
   * Internal method to check that the inverse and forward displacement fields have the
   * same fixed parameters.
   */
  virtual void
  VerifyFixedParametersInformation();

  /**
   * Convenience method which reads the information from the current
   * displacement field into m_FixedParameters.
   */
  virtual void
  SetFixedParametersFromDisplacementField() const;

  double m_CoordinateTolerance;
  double m_DirectionTolerance;
};

} // end namespace itk

#ifndef ITK_MANUAL_INSTANTIATION
#  include "itkDisplacementFieldTransform.hxx"
#endif

#endif // itkDisplacementFieldTransform_h

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Tag Archives: Foreigner
At this late stage of the game, it's very rare to hear a piece of music that has you gripped from bar one.
But that happened recently when Jennifer Holliday's 'And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going' turned up on Forgotten 80s.
The song was vaguely familiar. Then the penny dropped – I was a big fan of 'The Larry Sanders Show' and always loved Jim Carrey's performance on the final episode (see below) in 1998, but didn't have a clue at the time that it was a cover version.
But back to Jennifer Holliday. She first performed 'And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going' at the age of just 20 when she took on the role of Effie Wright in the musical 'Dreamgirls', which opened on 21 December 1981 at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway. Written by Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger, the song ends Act One with a dramatic flourish.
Released as a David Foster-produced single in 1982, it got to #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Best Female R'n'B Vocal Performance Grammy for Holliday. It's an electrifying vocal performance, fusing soul and gospel and injecting a touch of humour to boot.
Holliday was subsequently one of the first signings to the Geffen label, her first solo album Feel My Soul produced and co-written by Earth, Wind & Fire mainman Maurice White – it reached #31 on the Billboard pop chart and was Grammy-nominated.
Holliday was then featured vocalist and arranger of The New Jersey Mass Choir on Foreigner's #1 single 'I Want To Know What Love Is', a performance which reportedly reduced the song's co-writer/guitarist Mick Jones to tears when recorded at New York's Right Track Studios during summer 1984
Less successful was a second album for Geffen, 1987's Get Close To My Love, but Holliday has continued to perform to this day in both secular and non-secular formats. More power to her elbow, and bravo for an absolutely spellbinding vocal performance (Jim's not bad either, sounding occasionally a bit like Mike Patton).
Posted in 1981, 1982, Jennifer Holliday, Soul	/ Tagged andiamtellingyoui'mnotgoing, davidfoster, davidgeffen, dreamgirls, Foreigner, geffen, iwanttoknowwhatloveis, jenniferholliday, mauricewhite, newjerseymasschoir, thelarrysandersshow	/ 2 Comments
Book Review: The Speed Of Sound by Thomas Dolby
A cursory survey of Dolby's musical career reveals that he's a pivotal figure by any standards, collaborating with Prefab Sprout, Stevie Wonder, Eddie Van Halen, Jerry Garcia, George Clinton, Herbie Hancock, Trevor Horn, David Bowie, Def Leppard, Joni Mitchell…
And that's not even factoring in the excellent solo albums and technological innovations (he created the software for the first popular mobile ringtones).
So if it's pithy, musicianly anecdotes and the bittersweet memories of an Englishman (mostly) abroad you're after, his enjoyable autobiography 'The Speed Of Sound' certainly does the business. But, as we'll see, it's very much a book of two halves.
A music-and-technology-mad teenager, Thomas Morgan Robertson first builds up his performing chops during a lengthy period of busking in Paris, finding out quickly that playing 'Stairway To Heaven' is the only way to make any money.
Returning to London, he's in the right place at exactly the right time and on the verge of launching his solo career when summoned across the pond to work on Foreigner 4.
Christened 'Booker T Boofin' by the AOR legends for his considerable efforts, it nonetheless turns out to be a not entirely edifying entrée into the world of mega-bucks recording.
Then there's solo-artist fame in the US, tempered by difficult video shoots, stage fright and the occasional debilitating panic attack. He's summoned by Michael Jackson to come up with a few new post-Thriller tunes. It doesn't end well.
His tours are well-attended but lose money and his second major single release 'Hyperactive' and attendant solo album The Flat Earth flatline partly due to dodgy record company 'accounting'.
It's a chastening experience; he focuses more on production work in the mid-'80s and any fans of Prefab's Steve McQueen and Joni Mitchell's Dog Eat Dog will find loads to enjoy here.
But Dolby inadvertently locks horns with Joni and finds himself sending in keyboard parts and arrangement ideas from Jenny Agutter's spare room. Only in LA…
We get the inside story of his appearance with David Bowie's at Live Aid (with only three short rehearsals), hear about a hilarious fishing trip with George Clinton and a memorable serenading by Stevie Wonder in a studio broom cupboard.
Then there's an enjoyable detour into the world of movie soundtracks, 'hanging out' with George Lucas and meeting the love of his life in LA. By the early '90s, we're deep in 'Spinal Tap' territory when Dolby has amusingly mystifying dealings Eddie Van Halen and Jerry Garcia.
So far so good. But the second half of 'Speed Of Sound' focuses on Dolby's lengthy sojourn in Silicon Valley. Depending on your taste, this will either be a trial or treat. I skipped large chunks of it.
I wanted a lot more music and a lot less tech, and you sometimes get the feeling Dolby did too throughout that period (he frequently laments the fact that his more 'personal' music on Aliens Ate My Buick and Astronauts & Heretics failed to find an audience).
The other issue – hardly Dolby's fault of course – is that everyone seems to be writing a memoir these days and it only emphasises the dearth of decent recent music. And slightly lessens the mystique of the best '80s material. I'd trade one more decent Dolby solo album for any number of 'Speed Of Sound's… But it's still a very enjoyable read.
'The Speed Of Sound' is published now by Icon Books.
Dolby discusses the book here.
Posted in Book Reviews, Thomas Dolby	/ Tagged davidbowie, eddievanhalen, Foreigner, georgeclinton, iconbooks, jerrygarcia, jonimitchell, michaeljackson, prefabsprout, steviewonder, thespeedofsound, thomasdolby	/ Leave a comment
Alex Sadkin: Sonic Architect Of The '80s
One of the nice things about putting together this website is finding out about some important – though often unsung – characters who pop up in the credits of many a classic album.
Alex Sadkin is just such a figure. You could probably write a history of 1980s music purely from the perspective of producers. Perhaps it was the decade of the pop producer.
There was certainly a lot of turd-polishing going on, but on the flip side it was a chance for someone to establish their own sound, hopefully in collaboration with a great artist or band.
In the early '80s, everyone was pretty much using the same fairly limited (but very expressive in the right hands) equipment, so it was a question of being as original as possible.
Though he died at the age of just 38 in July 1987, not many producer/mixer/engineers of the early '80s had a more distinctive sound than Alex Sadkin.
He worked with James Brown, Grace Jones, Bob Marley, Sly and Robbie, Robert Palmer, Talking Heads, XTC, Thompson Twins, Foreigner, Simply Red and Duran Duran during his short life.
His productions are full of colour and detail, usually featuring multiple percussion parts, kicking bass and drums and a very characteristic, super-crisp snare sound.
Alex's first gig in the music biz was as a sax player in Las Olas Brass, a popular Florida R'n'B outfit, alongside future bass superstar Jaco Pastorius.
Jaco and Alex had gone to high school together, and Alex later became the house engineer at Criteria Studios in Miami where Jaco recorded the demos for his legendary 1976 debut album.
Sadkin then engineered James Brown's 'Get Up Offa That Thing' single and also worked on Bob Marley's Rastaman Vibration album, which brought him to the attention of legendary Island Records owner Chris Blackwell. Sadkin quickly secured a new gig as in-house engineer at Island's Compass Point Studios in Nassau on the Bahamas.
This was where it really all began for Sadkin – an amazing melting pot of talent passed through the Compass Point doors including Talking Heads, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Tom Tom Club, B-52's, Robert Palmer and Will Powers AKA Lynn Goldsmith.
But his first bona fide producer credits were alongside Blackwell on Grace Jones' stunning trio of early '80s albums (Warm Leatherette, Nightclubbing, Living My Life).
Sadkin was now a name producer with a trademark sound and considerable rep, and as such started to attract significant attention, sometimes of the negative variety – legendary NME scribe Paul Morley even took agin him for some reason in a review for Thompson Twins' 'Hold Me Now' single. It probably meant Sadkin was doing something right…
Later in the decade, though his work arguably became more anonymous (but then so did a lot of post-1986 pop), Alex's career went from strength to strength, producing some big albums such as Robbie Nevil's debut, Simply Red's big-selling Men And Women and Arcadia's (admittedly fairly dire) So Red The Rose.
Sadly, Alex Sadkin died in a motorbike accident in Nassau on 25th July 1987 just before he was due to begin working with Ziggy Marley.
He had also just recorded some demos with Jonathan Perkins, later to front criminally-underrated early '90s act Miss World. Robbie Nevil's song 'Too Soon' and Grace Jones' 'Well Well Well' are dedicated to Sadkin's memory, as is Joe Cocker's album Unchain My Heart. Gone too soon, indeed.
Posted in Alex Sadkin, Articles, Obituaries, Producers, Reggae	/ Tagged alexsadkin, bobmarley, chrisblackwell, Foreigner, gracejones, islandrecords, jacopastorius, paulmorley, robertpalmer, talkingheads, thompsontwins	/ 9 Comments


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I seek leave to make a brief personal explanation as I claim to have been misrepresented.
Leave granted.
This morning two Fairfax newspapers, The Age and The Canberra Times, carried on page 1 a story by the journalist Mark Kenny, the effect of which may be gathered from the headline in The Canberra Times: 'Brandis accused of intervening to keep honours list coalition friendly'. The story suggests that I had used my position to seek to influence deliberations of the Council for the Order of Australia in an inappropriate fashion. The story is completely untrue. First, the story suggests that there was something inappropriate or unusual in my participating in the deliberations of the council. The journalist writes:
According to a source close to the committee, and who spoke on the condition of anonymity, committee members were surprised when the Attorney-General took literally his ''ex-officio'' membership and chose to attend in person and to engage in active discussion of individual award recommendations.
The article goes on to say:
According to the source, the attendance of any politician at the committee ... is uncommon.
That suggestion is wrong. As the vice-president of the Executive Council I am a member of the council, so of course I attend its meetings and participate in its deliberations. There is no differentiation between categories of members. The Commonwealth has always been represented on the council by the vice-president of the Executive Council or his delegate.
I understand that, during the term of the previous government, that that government was represented at various times by Senator Faulkner, Senator McLucas and Senator Lundy. Likewise, under the Howard government the vice-president of the Executive Council routinely attended either personally or by delegate. A short while ago I spoke to Dr David Kemp, who was the vice-president of the Executive Council from 1998 to 2004, who told me that he regularly attended meetings of the council and, indeed, to the best of his recollection, attended all meetings of the council to which he was invited.
I also spoke to former Senator Minchin, who was the vice-president of the Executive Council between 2004 and 2007, who told me that it was his practice, always, to delegate a more junior member of the government front bench to attend meetings of the council on his behalf. I was also contacted today by a former chief of staff of the Hon. John Moore, who was vice-president of the Executive Council from 1996 to 1998. He pointed out to me that Mr Moore was punctilious about fulfilling his obligation to attend every meeting.
The meeting concerned occurred on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. I attended the Wednesday meeting but on Thursday, because of estimates obligations I was represented at the meeting of the council by the Hon. Joshua Frydenberg. My principal concern about the article was not, however, the ignorance of the journalist about the way in which the council is constituted and conducts its business. Of even greater concern is the unverified, anonymous, hearsay allegations that I had used my position to favour coalition-friendly nominees. That allegation is absolutely false, as anyone who attended the meeting would be well aware. The journalist would be aware that I am unable to refute the allegation with particularity without breaching the confidentiality of the council. Were I not bound by that obligation of confidentiality I could refute his allegations with particularity. Significantly, the journalist does not claim that his anonymous source was a member of the council.
The journalist filed the story without giving me the opportunity to comment. He records:
Senator Brandis was unavailable for comment late on Monday due to a cabinet meeting.
But the cabinet meeting did not begin until 5 pm and was over by 8 pm. evertheless, the journalist went ahead to make the allegation without taking reasonable steps to enable me to respond.
The Chair of the Council for the Order of Australia, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, telephoned me this morning to offer his apology, which, of course, I told him was unnecessary. Significantly, Air Chief Marshal Houston told me that he spent about 20 minutes last night on the telephone trying to convince Mark Kenny that his story was untrue, yet he went ahead and filed it anyway. He dealt with Air Chief Marshal Houston's specific and emphatic denial of his story in a brief sentence near the end of the article. I am sure that the word of Air Chief Marshal Houston deserved to be treated with more respect than Kenny's story did.
The situation, therefore, is that the journalist Mark Kenny went ahead and filed a story based on unverified hearsay and anonymous sources, reflecting on me and, in a broader sense, reflecting on the Council for the Order of Australia after it had been specifically and emphatically denied by the chairman of the council, the person in the best position to know whether the story was true or false, and having been told by the chairman of the council that it was false. The conduct of Kenny in filing the story in those circumstances was at best grossly unprofessional and unethical, if not actually deliberately dishonest. It ought to be retracted and the journalist ought to apologise to all members of the Council for the Order of Australia.
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2.0 box office collection crosses Rs 100 crore on opening day
2.0 starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar has zoomed past Rs 100 crore in box office collection over the world in just a day of its release.
UPDATED: November 30, 2018 16:48 IST
2.0 box office collection Day 1: Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar film saw a terrific opening at the ticket windows
Superstar Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar joined hands to star in India's most expensive film, 2.0, that is in theatres this week. Directed by Shankar, the sci-fi film which has Amy Jackson as the female lead, released worldwide on November 29.
The film took a massive opening at the box office and earned over Rs 2 crore in Chennai alone on Day 1 of its release. According to the latest development, 2.0 has crossed the Rs 100-crore mark worldwide on its first day.
#2Point0 has grossed more than 100 Crs at the WW Box Office on Day 1..#Superstar @rajinikanth and @akshaykumar 's Highest Opener till date..
All-time No.2 Opening for an Indian Movie behind #Baahubali2
Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) November 30, 2018
According to trade pundits, 2.0 still trails behind SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2, which made Rs 122 crore in India alone on the day of its release.
Analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to reveal that the Hindi version of sci-fi film 2.0 has minted Rs 20.25 crore at the box office in India.
He wrote, "Non-holiday release... Non-festival period... Yet, #2Point0 takes a SUPER START... Keeping in mind the fact that it's a dubbed film + advance bookings opened very late, the biz is STRONG... Thu ? 20.25 cr. India biz. Note: HINDI version. (sic)"
Non-holiday release... Non-festival period... Yet, #2Point0 takes a SUPER START... Keeping in mind the fact that it's a dubbed film + advance bookings opened very late, the biz is STRONG... Thu 20.25 cr. India biz. Note: HINDI version.
taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 30, 2018
According to critics, 2.0 is a visual extravaganza with incredible special effects that were on par with Hollywood standards. However, the story penned by filmmaker Shankar wasn't up to the mark, some said.
2.0 imparts a universal message that the world is not just for humans but also for other living beings.
ALSO SEE | Did you know Akshay Kumar's role in 2.0 is inspired by Birdman of India Salim Ali?
ALSO WATCH | 2.0 Movie Review: Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar film is visual spectacle
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Theory and practice are very close in the science district of Ulm, Wissenschaftsstadt. All major engineering companies, including the ALTEN GmbH/ALTEN SW GmbH office, are located in the Science Park in close proximity to the college and university. Our approximately 50 employees research and develop the technologies of tomorrow there.
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