Respirators, rat droppings and bait made from bacon grease are a near-daily part of Mike Kowbel's life.
He owns the X-Terminators, which helps eliminate rat infestations from homes and businesses in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.
Last Thursday, he donned a suit to tackle a particularly "dirty" infestation at a home in Chilliwack, B.C.
"They've been there for a long time and so there's a lot of droppings, a lot of urine," Kowbel said, climbing down into a three-foot-high dirt crawl space.
Kowbel and other exterminators are on the front line tackling a massive rodent problem in Vancouver and surrounding area.
A substantial shipping industry coupled with a mild climate makes the Pacific Northwest a hotbed for rat infestations.
"Sometimes it's sanitation issues. Dumpsters and alleys and that kind of thing are just breeding grounds," he said.
The City of Vancouver handles some local rat issues, receiving 812 rat-related inquiries last year. Most of them were about construction sites — which displace rats that then go looking for new homes nearby — and the removal of dead animals.
The city said it doesn't have an estimate of the number of rats in Vancouver, but it is looking to do more to eliminate them.
One attempt is the Vancouver Rat Project, a multi-year project dedicated to identifying root causes of rat issues in the city.
"We have no estimate on the number, but anecdotally from pest control companies it seems that calls are going up. Whether or not that actually has to deal with increasing rat numbers or changes in awareness around rats is unclear," said Kaylee Byers, a University of British Columbia researcher with the project.
The past few years Byers and her team have trapped 700 rats in Downtown Eastside alleyways, in the hopes of developing science-based policies to address infestations.
They've found the rats in the area carry numerous pathogens, like leptospira, bartonella and even some common hospital bacteria like C. difficile and the staphylococcus bacteria behind staph infections.
This year, one of the researchers is taking a new direction with the study and heading to major rat-dense cities like Chicago, New York and New Orleans to learn best practices for rat management.
"At this stage it's very much what is done elsewhere, and how might we be able to use that to address our own rat issues," Byers said.
Even with a robust plan in place, rat elimination has proven difficult for other regions.
Workers at Gwaii Haanas National Park, located in Haida Gwaii off B.C.'s north coast, thought they had successfully eliminated rats from two sensitive islands in 2016.
"We have seen the reduction of what was once robust populations of seabirds and other species on critical islands reduced to absolute zero in some places," Peet said.
Rats eat the eggs and chicks of the ancient murrelet bird, which is listed as a species of special concern under the Species at Risk Act.
The rodents are not native to Haida Gwaii, but were introduced through maritime shipping.
Peet is focusing on making sure visitors to the island travelling by boat are taking measures to eradicate rats on board their own vessels, including providing a free rat kit to travellers and asking them to proactively bait for rats aboard.
"We spend a lot of time educating visitors and staff and also just the population of the other communities on Haida Gwaii, about how to best manage invasive species like rats on boats," Peet said.
He's hopeful that with more education and prevention efforts, the rats can be eliminated once more.
"I have a dream of walking down to the dock one day and and hearing some young fellow bugging his dad about about resetting the rat baits on their boats the way that he might bug his dad about putting a seatbelt on," he said.


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A New Production Of Evita Designed By Paule Constable And Christopher Oram Brings Eva Perón Back To The West End
Ellen Lampert Gréaux | Sep 01, 2006
Twenty-one years after the original production of Evita chronicled the ambition and greed of Eva Perón, the first West End revival of this celebrated Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical opened on June 24, at the Adelphi Theatre in a critically acclaimed production directed by Michael Grandage. The creative team includes lighting designer Paule Constable, set and costume designer Christopher Oram, and sound designer Mick Potter.

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What Does Revitalization in Little Rock, Arkansas Really Look Like?
One of the most exciting things for us to watch as real estate professionals is the revitalization of a market. For investors, the revitalization of a neighborhood, downtown, or market as a whole spells one thing: opportunity. With the resurgence of industry, business, arts, and innovation comes an influx of job opportunities, an improved quality of life, a growing population, and a return to the promising hustle and bustle of a market on the move.
For Little Rock, Arkansas, revitalization has played an important role in the city's progress over the past few years. Plans to reshape and reinvent the city have been in motion since 2008, and new developments are moving into play each and every year. But what do these developments really look like?
For our investors, we think it's valuable to know the landscape of the markets they invest in. So here's what you need to know about where Little Rock has been and where they're headed.
A Vision of Revitalization in Little Rock
Envisioning the Main Street Creative Corridor
The Main Street in Little Rock is only a four-block walk away from the riverfront and it was once the thriving center of industry for the city. In the 1920's and 30's, however, that industry picked up and moved elsewhere in the city, leaving the Main Street corridor to struggle and languish until its inevitable collapse in the 1970's.
Abandoned and neglected properties were common until recently when areas along the waterfront began to see natural revitalization. Around Main Street, the River Market District and MacArthur Park District both grew up with new and improved construction as they saw an influx of restaurants, shops, nightlife activities, and bustling neighborhoods—even a farmer's market. They grew to be highly walkable, highly desirable neighborhoods in Little Rock. Regardless, Main Street itself still sat largely unchanged from its collapse.
So what was the solution?
In 2013, a plan was developed to tackle the challenges of Main Street head-on. Despite business during the day, there were few safe, desirable opportunities to live, shop, and tour Main Street during nights and weekends. The idea of the "Creative Corridor" was born—creating a creative, vibrant, arts and culture-driven mixed-use area at the very heart of Little Rock.
The project involved improving walkability, creating affordable housing for artists, and more.
But was the "Creative Corridor" a success?
Related Article: Little Rock, Arkansas - Exploring Investment Opportunities and Economic Growth
Today's Downtown Little Rock
A look at today's downtown Little Rock—Main Street included—says that revitalization is happening everywhere. The Arkansas Times published an article that gave extensive coverage to all of the new businesses and opportunities coming to downtown Little Rock this year alone.
Replacing clubs with craft beer taprooms, loft apartments, and artisan restaurants, downtown Little Rock is making sure that the next generation will love living in the city. There's also exciting job opportunities on Main Street, and not just for the art scene. One of the most notable additions to Main Street is the $24 million Little Rock Technology Park, which has a 94% occupancy of startup firms.
It's clear that the citizens of Little Rock have a vested interest in seeing their city improve. They're proud of where they live and they're interested in seeing new opportunities, a better standard of living, and a brighter future.
The new opportunities coming to the city are a testament to the hard work not only of the city's leadership but to the dedication of everyday citizens willing to lead grassroots efforts and start and support small businesses.
What Does the Revitalization in Little Rock Mean for Real Estate Investors?
The revitalization of a real estate market can only be a good thing for real estate investors.
More businesses and more opportunities mean a better standard of living and more opportunities, a bigger population, and, ultimately, a higher rental demand. A healthy economy is a healthy real estate investment business.
Revitalization in Little Rock isn't contained to downtown and it isn't new—Little Rock has been growing, improving, and rising for over a decade. Its slow and steady growth points to a strong and sustainable future.
It is always valuable, however, for real estate investors to know what's really happening in the markets they invest in. Where have they been? Where are they headed? And more importantly, what are you going to do about it?
Learn more about the Little Rock real estate market and how you can invest today!
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For Mary Ahern, her love of art and gardening have been entwined for decades. Both an artist and garden designer, her days have been spent in her own garden where thousands of species of plants and flowers can be found or while designing landscape delights for others. More recently, the Long Island artist decided to simplify and strip away whatever wasn't most important to her.
The decision had a profound impact on her art.
She gradually began moving away from the landscape paintings of gardens she designed to focus on a single flower. Becoming more introspective as her gaze and attention became focused on a single flower selected from thousands flourishing in nearby garden beds, Ahern began painting oversize portraits of flowers. By scaling up for these intimate examinations, each painting connects the existential workings of the natural world with the machinations of the human one. Finding a microcosm of life in a single flower, each oversize painting channels the big questions of life that Ahren finds are raised through the inner workings of flowers and their role in nature.
"The purpose of the flower is to create the next generation," Ahern said. "They attract pollinators and create seeds to continue their life for another day and for another season. There's an energy created by the flower than can be felt.... Flowers are part of a community: of flowers and of a species. They build community through food, through water and through relationships, like we do as human beings."
Through her process and compositional choices, Ahern aims to provide viewers with a lesser noticed view of flowers as a way to tap into the profound and share what's like to stop, allow appreciation to seep in and connect with nature in a way fast-pace living doesn't allow.
"By painting large than life, I'm asking the viewers to look in a different view at flowers and what are they trying to say," Ahern said. "By painting larger than life, it begs the questions: Why are we here? If the goal is to build community, what do you need to attract others and build a beneficial relationships?"
"Together Again - Peach Freckles Rhododendron" by Mary Ahern. Oil on canvas, 24 x 36 x 72 inches. Courtesy of the artist.
The process of making each painting is also a slow and meditative one. Ahern connects with her Dutch heritage and classic art history by making use of the process of grisaille but adds brilliant and nuanced color through 15 to 20 layers of glaze per painting, she said. Colors are mixed directly on the canvas creating art that's a mix of happenstance and purpose; control and accident. She also enjoys the contrast of the classic method of making paintings with a decidedly contemporary look.
"I love the process," Ahern said. "It gives me a certain amount of control with the color but the painting takes on a life of its own."
Ahren's series of floral paintings is currently on view at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in the historic Manor House in Great River, NY in Eastern Suffolk County. "Floral Contemplations: The Duality of Vision" is on view through June 17, 2018. Ahern's work will next be exhibited at Art Market + Design in Bridgehampton, NY with Art Blend when the art fair returns to The Hamptons from July 5 to 8, 2018.
On the occasion of Ahern's solo show, Pat Rogers of Hamptons Art Hub spoke with Mary Ahern about the series to get a closer look at her art and process.
MARY AHERN: As a passionate gardener, my art is as intricately entwined as the gardens surrounding my studio. Cultivating and tending these gardens is the first stage of creating the art that grows in my studio.
"Centering – Pink Peony" by Mary Ahern. Oil on canvas, 36 × 36 inches. Courtesy of the artist.
PR: Why painting versus another medium?
MA: My preferred medium is painting in oils with many layers of glazing since it presents many opportunities for experimentation. The act of painting is quite physical for me since I stand and move quite a bit while engaging in this tactile experience. This process feels to me like an interactive relationship with the painting itself as it seems to direct its outcome to a certain extent.
"We Are Sisters – Coral Roses" by Mary Ahern. Oil on canvas, 30 × 24 inches. Courtesy of the artist.
MA: Many of the paintings in this series are square, floral centers bursting through the boundaries of their squared canvas. Circles in squares are shapes I've returned to over and over again since the mid-1970's in a myriad of mediums. They represent to me the yin yang of the feminine and masculine. My garden houses a diverse collection of round things.
"I'm Not Hiding – Pink Amaryllis" by Mary Ahern. Oil on canvas, 36 × 36 inches. Courtesy of the artist.
MA: This latest body of work explores many of my intellectual interests in art, science and philosophy. I chose the show title, "Contemplations – The Duality of Vision" since I was seeking to look beyond just the visual interpretation of the inside of a flower but to also look into my soul to ask what that center means beyond just the visual.
"Just Waiting – Free Spirit Rose Bud" by Mary Ahern. Oil on canvas, 36 × 36 inches. Courtesy of the artist.
PR: How does the work on view relate to the setting of the Bayard Cutting Arboretum?
MA: People come to the Bayard Cutting Arboretum for many reasons beyond just their beautiful gardens and wonderful café. They come to unwind, to feel different, to release stress which frees their mind up from the daily chores of living life. This slowing down and relaxation allows them to ponder ideas and questions they may not have in their bustling lives. My art intertwines perfectly with this concept of slowing down to savor the moment and to think grander thoughts.
"Yellow Tulip Squared" by Mary Ahern. Mixed media on canvas, 30 × 30 inches. Courtesy of the artist.
MA: My favorite pieces are the ones that were pushed in a direction that I hadn't necessarily intended but were there because the painting emerged into what it wanted to become.
"Pay Attention Here - Orange Hibiscus" by Mary Ahern. Oil on canvas, 36 x 36 x 72. Courtesy of the artist.
BASIC FACTS: "Floral Contemplation: The Duality of Vision - New Work by Mary Ahern" is on view May 17 through June 17, 2018 at the historic Manor House at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River NY 11739. The galleries are open on Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To see more of Mary Ahern's art, visit her website at or her Hamptons Art Hub Artist Directory by clicking here. Ahern is based in Northport, NY on Long Island.


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December 14, 2017 4:30 PM, EST
Shippers, 3PLs Discuss How to Verify ELD Mandate Compliance
Firms Seek Protection Against Late Deliveries, Fines, Lawsuits
Teletrac Inc.
With the federal electronic logging device mandate now in effect, some freight brokers are surveying their carriers about compliance with the rule, taking a proactive step now to help prevent supply chain disruptions later, logistics executives said.
YOUR GUIDE TO THE MANDATE: Downloadable PDF.
The law for use of ELDs — shifting hours-of-service reporting to digital logs from paper — kicked in Dec. 18. Come April 1, law enforcement can begin taking trucks out of service for noncompliance with the mandate. Between now and then, drivers can be cited for noncompliance but won't be taken off the road.
Meantime, freight brokers are managing their relationships with suppliers and carriers regarding the law.
"Many shippers are asking us 'What are you doing to verify compliance?' The reality is, we are doing the same things they are — we are contractually requiring our carriers to validate they are compliant with all federal and state laws, and we are literally asking the drivers if they have a device installed," Cowan Logistics President Dan Evans said.
Cowan Logistics, whose parent company is Cowan Systems, ranks No. 47 on the Transport Topics Top 50 list of the largest logistics companies in North America.
For suppliers, delivery pressures are only getting worse. Customers such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and supermarket chains The Kroger Co. and Safeway, for example, penalize suppliers that don't meet the companies' "on-time and in-full" delivery standards, including, sometimes, issuing fines. For these deliveries, a truck placed out of service next spring with a full trailer could be costly.
A survey conducted in early December by Carrier Lists and Kenco Group found three-quarters of commercial fleets in compliance with the ELD rule. While the percentages may seem low — 74% overall, 70% among fleets with fewer than 25 trucks — it's noticeably higher than results from August and September, when fewer than one-third were compliant, Carrier Lists and Kenco Group noted.
"As it relates to the driver resistance, it's died down a little bit from a month or two ago. There was an 'ELD-or-me' protest recently, but people hardly knew it was going on," Carrier Lists founder Kevin Hill, said on a conference call hosted by Stifel, Nicolaus & Co.
Another December survey, this one from Help Inc., the company that offers PrePass devices, found that 49% of respondents had not yet selected an ELD. The remaining 51% had either installed or plan to install a unit.
"It is surprising to see that such a large share of both owner-operators and drivers as well as fleet professionals see no need or rush to comply with the upcoming ELD mandate," Help Inc. CEO Karen Rasmussen said.
Logistics executives told Transport Topics that since there is no federal agency issuing certifications of compliance with the mandate, intermediaries primarily just monitor the carriers' Compliance, Safety, Accountability scores and trust that the carriers are being honest.
"It's reminiscent of the food safety regulations from earlier this year. We can't be there to look at every cab or every trailer at every stop. There is a layer of trust and, in the end, it's all about developing good relationships with your carriers," said Adam Angle, director of sales at ITS Logistics. The firm ranks No. 59 on the Transport Topics freight brokerage sector list.
Jeff Tucker, CEO of Tucker Co. Worldwide, said most of his shippers were satisfied with internal data to document the compliance rate.
"This is just one more in a landslide of regulations put on the motor carriers; it just happens to be the biggest doozy since hours of service went into effect in 2004," Tucker said. "But we're handling it like any other regulation. You rely on contracts that require your carriers to indemnify you."
Shippers also are using contracts to try to protect themselves against massive lawsuits.
"In the RFP [request for proposal], I would get an attestation from the carrier or the broker that the trucks are ELD-compliant, in accordance with the federal mandate," said Mike Regan, co-founder of TranzAct Technologies, a consultancy firm for shippers.
Legal experts point out that federal regulations do not obligate freight brokers to verify, validate or otherwise ensure compliance for the motor carriers in their networks, but it might be required in a contract with another party.
"In a contract situation, brokers may feel it's necessary to get written assurance from the motor carriers that they're in compliance, so that they have a basis to assure the shippers," said Gregory Feary, president and managing partner of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary. He added that if freight brokers take it a step further, they should apply the same standard to every similarly situated fleet in the network.
"If you create your own standard, then you have to be consistent in how you apply it," Feary said. "If you don't and there's an incident, then the question will come up about why you checked some for ELDs but not others."
The problem likely will resolve itself during the year, according to Regan, since a growing number of insurance companies won't renew a policy if the motor carrier doesn't comply with the law.
"The validation of insurance is going to be very important here. Many companies don't do a good job of validating the carrier's insurance," he said.
Sentry Insurance declined to discuss the mandate, and Great West Casualty Co. did not respond to requests for comment.
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An advanced powder metallurgy repair process called Liburdi Powder Metallurgy (LPM) has been developed for the repair, overlay or joining of nickel and cobalt-based high-temperature alloys. This process involves mechanical cleaning, followed by the application and consolidation of a filler metal powder, which has substantially the same composition as the base metal, and produces joints with mechanical properties similar to those of the parent material. While previously activated braze or "wide-gap" repair processes have been limited to clearances of approximately 1 mm, the LPM technique has the ability to bridge larger gaps of over 5 mm. In addition, the LPM joints contain significantly lower concentrations of melting point depressants such as silicon and boron than conventional wide-gap repair techniques and exhibit superior microstructural features. The characteristics and typical applications of the LPM process for blade and vane repairs are highlighted and the results of laboratory and engine tests are discussed.
Ellison KA, Lowden PP, Liburdi JJ. Powder Metallurgy Repair of Turbine Components. ASME. J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. 1994;116(1):237-242. doi:10.1115/1.2906799.


Happy New Year! Libertarians in North Carolina are more organized and more prepared for success than ever before. This is after the LPNC Executive Committee approved the recommendations of a strategic planning effort outlining key initiatives for the coming three election cycles. The results-oriented plan sharpens and focuses efforts in areas which are vital to strengthening our effectiveness in local, state and federal elections.
See this overview video for more detail on the strategic plan.
This is a first for the LPNC. The 2020 Strategic Plan: NCLiberty2020, defines our vision and mission, and delineates four strategic priorities. It was developed by a working group, headed by Ken Penkowski, LPNC Executive Committee at large member.
The plan addresses the specific objectives and tasks that must be accomplished relative to each of the above strategic priorities to achieve overall success. And, of course, hewing to the plan will provide us with a systematic way of determining what works and what doesn't, and implementing course corrections that are easy to understand and communicate throughout the organization.
Here's a brief report on out other milestones in 2014, and what we can expect for 2015.
Although the growth rate of Libertarians in North Carolina has far exceeded every other political party, including unaffiliated voters, over the last five years—a trend that only shows signs accelerating—our size, in absolute numbers, necessitates that candidates motivate a large portion of our base while earning votes from unaffiliated and establishment party ranks. Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate, Sean Haugh was able to do just that in 2014.
We're very pleased in 2014 to have continued growth in Libertarian (and unaffiliated) voter registration, while Democrats and Republicans decline. The LPNC hit an all time high, reaching 25,887 voters at year's end.
True, we're still less than 1% of registered voters in the state. What is significant, however, is not the numbers, but the continuing trend. While the combined growth of the Democrats and Republicans creeps inexorably downwards (0.3% per year in the last four years, badly trailing the 1.7% per year growth of the population), the growth of unaffiliated voters (5.6% per year) and registered Libertarians (28% per year), by comparison, skyrockets.
Sean Haugh's U.S. Senate campaign received national and international media coverage. Mr. Haugh garnered the most (109,000) and the highest percentage (4%) of votes by any statewide Libertarian candidate in a midterm election ever. Haugh noted that the Libertarian vote now has become the swing vote, since his totals were greater than the margin of difference between Republican Thom Tillis and incumbent Democrat Sen. Kay Hagan.
Exit polls also indicated he drew votes more from people identifying themselves as "moderate" or "liberal" than those who said they were conservative, putting another nail in the coffin of the Libertarian "spoiler" myth.
Down ticket, three Libertarian candidates scored a vote percentage in double digits in two-way races: Shelby Mood (N.C. House 117), Erik Cable (N.C. House 104), and Jeremy Hussey (Randolph County Commissioner District 2).
In the 7th Congressional District, despite attempts by the Republican to avoid debates in the gerrymandered safe seat, Wesley Casteen took part in at least one debate with both his Republican and Democratic opponents. WRAL TV also invited him to participate in their debate, where he appeared with just the Democratic candidate.
We officially organized three new counties and now have affiliate organizations covering the state's major population centers; that's 17 affiliate parties encompassing 21 of NC's 100 counties.
In 2015, we plan to work with county organizers to organize more counties, beginning with a Liberty Lunch & Learn training session for Sanford in January, which we're promoting actively in Chatham, Lee, Harnett, and Moore counties. We're also working with activists in the west to schedule one there, possibly in Franklin, and another in the east, perhaps in Kinston. If you're interested in participating in one of these, or hosting one somewhere else in 2015, now would be a good time to speak up. Contact Brad Hessel.
Windy McKinney was appointed to fill one of the vacant at-large seats. She ran a very successful (even though she didn't win) race for Haywood County commissioner, garnering nearly 10% of the vote in a five-way race.
While 2015 is off-off-year election year, and all the municipal elections are nonpartisan races, they're still offer an opportunity for the libertarian message to be heard for several reasons.
First, these elections are usually decided by a few hundred voters. Second, based on the information in our database, some of these towns have a core of "libertarian-friendly," voters, in some case as many as 25 percent of the number of votes needed to win. This provides a base of supporters to start with.
Jason Melehani will serve as acting Political Director in 2015 and will be working on recruiting candidates and campaign mangers for these contests. Training will be provided.
He'll also be encouraging local activists and affiliates to get involved in local government by seeking appointments to municipal boards and advisory councils, things like planning and zoning commissions.
Please contact him at politics@lpnc.org for more information.
The 2016 Gubernatorial race is a critical hurdle that Libertarians must clear. Meeting state result minimums in this race maintains official state recognition–and thus ballot access–for the following four years. That is why voter turnout—in a race already heating up as Libertarian Ken Fortenberry of Lincoln County recently announced his campaign—is so important. We potentially may have three candidates for our nomination, which would be another milestone first for the LPNC.
The LPNC Annual State Convention is set for April 10 to 12 in Durham. While 2015 may be a year for "off-off-year elections," it isn't for the LPNC. We will be electing the entire LPNC Executive Committee (officers and at large members).
The convention will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Durham/RTP (the same location as 2014). So mark your calender.
Darkening the oval for Libertarians on election day is something that every liberty-minded voter can do to strengthen a free, peaceful and prosperous North Carolina. Also critical is ensuring that the LPNC has the resources it needs to support candidates and reach voters across a very diverse state. Your monthly donation makes a measurable difference in liberty's success.
Make your commitment to liberty by supporting the LPNC with a monthly donation.
For far too long, liberty has taken a back seat to a statist minority. And North Carolina has suffered because of it. We have the potential. We have the passion. We have the plan to reverse that trend. What we need is your support. Vote, volunteer or donate to the LPNC. Make a difference for liberty in 2015.


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package com.cloudera.impala.catalog;

import java.util.Map;
import java.util.SortedMap;
import java.util.TreeMap;

import com.cloudera.impala.thrift.TCatalogObject;
import com.cloudera.impala.thrift.TTable;
import com.google.common.base.Preconditions;

/**
 * The impalad catalog cache can be modified by either a state store update or by a
 * direct ("fast") update that applies the result of a catalog operation to the cache
 * out-of-band of a state store update. This thread safe log tracks the divergence
 * (due to direct updates to the cache) of this impalad's cache from the last state
 * store update. This log is needed to ensure work is never undone. For example,
 * consider the following sequence of events:
 * t1: [Direct Update] - Add item A - (Catalog Version 9)
 * t2: [Direct Update] - Drop item A - (Catalog Version 10)
 * t3: [StateStore Update] - (From Catalog Version 9)
 * This log is used to ensure the state store update in t3 does not undo the drop in t2.
 *
 * Currently this only tracks objects that were dropped, since the catalog cache can be
 * queried to check if an object was added. TODO: Also track object additions from async
 * operations. This could be used to to "replay" the log in the case of a catalog reset
 * ("invalidate metadata"). Currently, the catalog may briefly go back in time if
 * "invalidate metadata" is run concurrently with async catalog operations.
 */
public class CatalogDeltaLog {
  // Map of the catalog version an object was removed from the catalog
  // to the catalog object, ordered by catalog version.
  private SortedMap<Long, TCatalogObject> removedCatalogObjects_ =
      new TreeMap<Long, TCatalogObject>();

  /**
   * Adds a new item to the map of removed catalog objects.
   */
  public synchronized void addRemovedObject(TCatalogObject catalogObject) {
    Preconditions.checkNotNull(catalogObject);
    removedCatalogObjects_.put(catalogObject.getCatalog_version(), catalogObject);
  }

  /**
   * Given the current catalog version, removes all items with catalogVersion <
   * currectCatalogVersion. Such objects do not need to be tracked in the delta
   * log anymore because they are consistent with the state store's view of the
   * catalog.
   */
  public synchronized void garbageCollect(long currentCatalogVersion) {
    removedCatalogObjects_ = removedCatalogObjects_.tailMap(currentCatalogVersion);
  }

  /**
   * Checks if a matching catalog object was removed in a catalog version after this
   * object's catalog version. Returns true if there was a matching object that was
   * removed after this object, false otherwise.
   */
  public synchronized boolean wasObjectRemovedAfter(TCatalogObject catalogObject) {
    Preconditions.checkNotNull(catalogObject);
    if (removedCatalogObjects_.isEmpty()) return false;

    // Get all the items that were removed after the catalog version of this object.
    SortedMap<Long, TCatalogObject> candidateObjects =
        removedCatalogObjects_.tailMap(catalogObject.getCatalog_version());
    for (Map.Entry<Long, TCatalogObject> entry: candidateObjects.entrySet()) {
      if (objectNamesMatch(catalogObject, entry.getValue())) return true;
    }
    return false;
  }

  /**
   * Returns true if the two objects have the same object type and name.
   * TODO: Use global object IDs everywhere instead of tracking catalog objects by name.
   */
  private boolean objectNamesMatch(TCatalogObject first, TCatalogObject second) {
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EF Helicopters
EF Shogun 400 (2004)
Although marketed by an American company it was actually produced by Gaui (before they started marketing under their own name); see Protech Zoom 400 for description.
EF Shogun V2 (2005)
A development of the original 400 and shared quite a few of parts though the body was of a much larger design and utilised a belt drive instead of the earlier models shaft driven tail. Though marketed as a 400, it was probably the first of the up and coming 425's and due to being heavier it flew much better outdoors and was not quite so affected by wind or gusts as the lighter 400 model.
It was not as manoeuvrable as the T-rex 450 with the head layout more suited for straight line flight though it could roll and loop very well with full inverted capability. Standard blades were also too light for reliable auto-rotation and it required the fitting of a set of heavier CF blades like SAB's to be effective. Rear mounted tail servo ensured firm control of rotation and also along with the larger canopy meant that 2000 mAh size batteries could be used which gave a reasonable endurance
Shogun build manual - 2005 versionv
Bought whilst I was still at the 'figure of eight' stage to 'complement' my Zoom i.e. if one was damaged because of an Oops, the other would be used and Visa-Versa; in the end it turned out to be the first helicopter that I actually completed proper 'planned' circuits with. I had experienced an occasional fly-away with the Zoom which would result in much panic and over controlling until a reasonable hover could be achieved, followed by a semi-controlled landing. The Shogun though had a little bit more stability (i.e. heavier) and as I had achieved figure of eights then circuits seemed the obvious next step; only problem was speed control as it was easy to speed up but much harder to slow it down again.
Eventually was 'bumped' too many times and needed a full overhaul so it was put 'on the shelf' where it still is today.


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Вербовка () — село на Украине, находится в Литинском районе Винницкой области.

Код КОАТУУ — 0522481301. Население по переписи 2001 года составляет 427 человек. Почтовый индекс — 22334. Телефонный код — 4347.
Занимает площадь 0,179 км².

В селе действует храм Святой Параскевы Литинского благочиния Винницкой епархии Украинской православной церкви.

Адрес местного совета
22336, Винницкая область, Литинский р-н, с. Бруслинов, ул. Ленина, 14

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FTE Networks acquires Midwest Underground Solutions assets.
Network infrastructure solutions provider FTE Networks, Inc. (OTCQX: FTNW) has acquired specific assets of Midwest Underground Solutions, a company specializing in directional boring and fiber optic installations, the company said.
These new assets enable FTE to further expand its position in the St. Louis market with consolidated opportunities for fiber optic cabling and system integration services and brings an additional pipeline opportunity in the first quarter of 2017.
FTE's acquisition of Midwest Underground, includes construction equipment, as well as key personnel.
FTE Networks solves complex network and system challenges that reduce costs and deployment time to accelerate delivery and optimize performance of network infrastructure. Operating five industry segments; Data Center Infrastructure, Fiber Optics, Wireless Integration, Network Engineering, and Compute to the Edge, FTE Networks is headquartered in Naples, Florida, with offices throughout the United States and Europe.
Sigstr increases user base by 470%.
Feyen Zylstra chooses Phoenix Audio Technologies for environment solutions collaboration.


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|13-Feb-17  |13-Feb-17| 1  |
|13-Feb-17  |14-Feb-17| 2  |
|01-Feb-17  |10-Feb-17| 1  | '(When dates are like this then the difference = 1)
|15-Jan-17  |15-Feb-17| 3  | '(This = Difference between End Date and First date in 'the calendar)

In my VBA code below I receive a type mismatch error when trying achieve the above differences. Please assist with this
Sub OnRentCounter()
    Dim lastRow As Long
    Dim StartDate() As Variant
    Dim Date1 As Date
    Dim EndDate As Date
    Dim Days As Single

    With Worksheets("Sheet1")
        'Determine last Row in Column A
         lastRow = Sheet1.Range("B999999").End(xlUp).Row
         Date1 = Cells(2, 6).Value
         'Calculate Difference between Start Date And End Date in Days
         StartDate = Range("A2:A" & lastRow)
         For i = LBound(StartDate) To UBound(StartDate)
             EndDate = Cells(2, i).Value
             If StartDate(1, i) < Date1 Then
                 Days = DateDiff("D", Date1, EndDate)
                 Days = Days + 1
                 Cells(i + 1, 3) = Days
                 Days = 0
             ElseIf EndDate < Date1 Then
                     Days = DateDiff("D", Date1, Date1)
                     Days = Days + 1
                     Cells(i + 1, 3) = Days
                     Days = 0
             ElseIf Days = DateDiff("D", StartDate, EndDate) Then
                 Days = Days + 1
                 Cells(i + 1, 3) = Days
                 Days = 0
             End If
         Next i
     End With
 End Sub

A: You were using DateDiff("D", StartDate, EndDate) but StartDate is a Variant,
it should be : DateDiff("d", StartDate(i, 1), EndDate)
Sub OnRentCounter()
    Dim LastRow As Long
    Dim StartDate() As Variant
    Dim Date1 As Date
    Dim EndDate As Date
    Dim Days As Single

    With Worksheets("Sheet1")
        'Determine last Row in Column A
         LastRow = .Range("A" & .Rows.Count).End(xlUp).Row
         Date1 = .Cells(2, 6).Value
         'Calculate Difference between Start Date And End Date in Days
         StartDate = .Range("A2:A" & LastRow).Value
         For i = LBound(StartDate, 1) To UBound(StartDate, 1)
             EndDate = .Cells(2, i).Value

             Debug.Print Format(StartDate(i, 1),"dd-MMM-yy")
             Debug.Print Format(EndDate,"dd-MMM-yy")
             Debug.Print Format(Date1,"dd-MMM-yy")

             If StartDate(i, 1) < Date1 Then
                 Days = DateDiff("d", Date1, EndDate)
             ElseIf EndDate < Date1 Then
                 Days = DateDiff("d", Date1, Date1)
             ElseIf Days = DateDiff("d", StartDate(i, 1), EndDate) Then

             End If
             .Cells(i + 1, 3) = Days + 1
             Days = 0
         Next i
     End With
 End Sub

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The San Francisco-based country-rock band Or, The Whale is trying to create music that will be appreciated decades from now.
This glorious debut album by the San Francisco combo is perfect in its own right--rockin' contemporary alt-country feet planted firmly in the past and the future.
Or, the Whale still has that fresh, new-band smell going for it, the quality that's provided a small but committed fanbase and allowed it to craft a unique niche in a growing sea of young twanging bands.


18 year old rapper Curtis Roach grew up in Detroit absorbing the varied sounds and styles of the hip-hop of the mid 2000s. The lyrical dexterity of Eminem, the carefree exuberance of Outkast and the jazz-infused hip-hop of The Roots, etched themselves into the mind of Curtis. On the artist's third mixtape, Highly Caffeinated, he pays homage to his influences by recalling the vibes of the previous decade.
The lyrics on Highly Caffeinated revolve around a spirit of hopefulness, dedication and positivity – themes that have become tropes in the language of hip-hop, that Curtis uses to invoke nostalgia. We see him questioning his parent's smoking habits (Carcinogen), reflecting on the role of money in modern society (bossn.), and reminding us that there'll always be someone in the world who loves us (SLYB). While Curtis' rapping often reminds us of the high, nasal tone of Q-Tip, the production, doused in saxophones and pianos, is heavily influenced by jazz. Curtis' penchant for crafting memorable hooks, meanwhile, is showcased on tracks like Colored Shirts and Senioritis. Give Highly Caffeinated a listen if you're in the mood for a dose of light, optimistic hip-hop.


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Emory looks into using psychedelic drugs as possible treatment for depression
February 13, 2020 at 6:42 pm EST
By Tom Regan, WSB-TV
ATLANTA — Emory University researchers are looking into using psychedelic drugs as a possible treatment for major depressive disorder.
Participants will take a single dose of psilocybin, the mind-altering compound in "magic mushrooms."
Channel 2's Tom Regan looked into the research and how one woman said the drug changed her life.
Dinah Bazer, who participated in a similar study at New York University in 2012, is an ovarian cancer survivor. As she approached the two-year mark of being cancer free, she became consumed with anxiety.
"'I was overwhelmed with fear and anxiety that this thing would come back," she said.
A nurse at her doctor's office told her about the clinical study in which researchers used psilocybin to treat cancer-related anxiety.
After undergoing several weeks of therapy, she took a psilocybin capsule and laid back.
At first, she said the experience was frightening. Then, she reached out to the therapists in the room with her.
"He took my hand and he said, 'Just go with it,'" recalled Bazer. "After a while, I saw my fear. It was a black mass. It was not the cancer. It was the fear, the anxiety."
Bazer said she yelled at the fear to leave -- and it did.
"It was gone. All the fear, all the anxiety. It was gone, and it's still gone," she said.
"I began to feel love, this all-enveloping love," said Bazer. "All of a sudden during this psilocybin experience, I realized change is an opportunity. My whole attitude changed right there."
According to a follow-up study from NYU nearly five years after the original, about 60 to 80 percent of participants experienced clinically significant reductions in depression or anxiety, sustained benefits in existential distress and quality of life and improved attitudes toward death.
Now, Emory University is participating in another study, led by COMPASS Pathways, aimed at people with major depressive disorder who haven't responded to other treatments.
"We're constantly trying to find alternative ways of helping those people overcome their depression," said Dr. Boadie Dunlop, the psychiatrist leading Emory's research.
Dunlop believed that psilocybin could re-frame one's thinking.
"It can help people transform the way they understand their connectedness to the world, what they're going through in a way that reduces the distress," he said.
After taking the capsule, the study participant has the option of putting on an eye mask before they lie down for a four- to six-hour psychotropic experience.
Similar to Bazer's experience, therapists will monitor each participant for the whole time.
Dunlop said this research was part of the first placebo-controlled study of psilocybin to treat depression.
"As opposed to chronically dosing a pill, we have a one-time intense transformative experience, that through the addition of therapy, helps people sustain a new way of thinking about their lives that reduces depressive symptoms," said Dunlop.
But Dunlop emphasized the importance of clinical oversight, warning of the risks of self-medicating.
"My biggest concern is people are going to think, 'Oh, I'll just buy some magic mushrooms and I'll be able to get over my depression.' That is exactly not what we are doing; we are doing carefully-delivered therapy in addition to that," he explained.
Bazer told Regan that she would never use psilocybin on her own.
"If you think you have a problem and you think this will solve it, it would be foolish just to go and down these mushrooms with no guidance," she said.
If research from Emory and the other sites participating in the COMPASS Pathways study show success, it could one day become legal to prescribe psilocybin for use in a clinical setting.
According to Dunlop, however, that outcome is still several years away.
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Danielle Bernstein is Coming to Alt Summit!
Today we're delighted to continue our Keynote Series announcements by telling you about the fabulous Danielle Bernstein.
Danielle Bernstein's site, We Wore What, began as a daily dose of outfit inspiration before growing into an aspirational — while still relatable — home for all things coveted. Being a true entrepreneur and with the foundation of a growing and engaged audience, Danielle launched her own brand, Second Skin Overalls in 2016. In late 2018, Danielle launched her third swimwear collaboration with Onia Swim, which then led to her highly coveted brand We Wore What Swim (which now includes swim and jumpsuits).
Danielle's entrepreneurial accomplishments have also spanned outside of the fashion realm. Through her successful collaborations with Highline Wellness, Danielle has now become an advisor for the CBD brand as well. Inspired by her love of fitness, Danielle launched We Danced What, a series of weekly dance videos, and occasionally hosts dance classes for fans in NYC. The fitness vertical has expanded her brand into the lifestyle and activewear space and is further supported by her long-term ambassadorship with Fiji Water.
In October of 2019, Danielle launched her tech company called Moe Assist, which is an organizational tool for social media influencers. And in February 2020 she announced the launch of her diffusion brand, Danielle Bernstein, which was created exclusively for Macys and is a fully size-inclusive collection for women (00-24) that is all under $100. Danielle also has a highly anticipated book set to be released in Spring 2020.
Phew, that gives us plenty to chat with her about on the Alt Summit stage.


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Q: Save data from gui in java I make method for student to show every student that I have om my GUI and i want to have options to save my GUi into the xml file.. My problem is that i have error null pointer exception
i solve problem problem for writig student that
i make private Composite mSTUDENTChild;
and i write every studentChild = mSTUDENTChild; and into save part i make this
 Control[] currentSTUDENTOnGui = mSTUDENTChild.getChildren();

My problem is to write subject that i have
public void displaySTUDENTTab(TabFolder tabFolderAdministration, CurrentData currentData){

        TabItem tbtmSTUDENT = new TabItem(tabFolderAdministration, SWT.NONE);
        tbtmSTUDENT.setText("STUDENT");

        ScrolledComposite scrolledComposite_7 = new ScrolledComposite(tabFolderAdministration, SWT.BORDER | SWT.H_SCROLL | SWT.V_SCROLL);
        tbtmSTUDENT.setControl(scrolledComposite_7);
        scrolledComposite_7.setExpandHorizontal(true);
        scrolledComposite_7.setExpandVertical(true);

        List<STUDENT> allStudentNodes = currentData.getstudentNodes();

        final Composite studentChild = new Composite(scrolledComposite_7, SWT.NONE);
        studentChild.setLayout(new GridLayout());

        for(STUDENT studentNode: allStudentNodes){

            new studentNode(this, studentChild, SWT.NONE, studentNode);

            Composite subjectChild = new Composite(studentChild, SWT.NONE);
            GridLayout bladeGrid = new GridLayout(9, true);
            subjectChild.setLayout(bladeGrid);

            for(Blade bladeNode: studentNode.getBlades()){
                new BladeID(subjectChild, SWT.NONE, bladeNode);
            }
            msubjectChild = subjectChild;
        }
        mstudentChild = studentChild;

        scrolledComposite_7.setContent(studentChild);
        scrolledComposite_7.setMinSize(studentChild.computeSize(SWT.DEFAULT, SWT.DEFAULT));
        scrolledComposite_7.pack();
    }

And I make saveas method and it's now working this is my code for saving, I have class SUBJECT, SUBJECTID and AddSubject
 Control[] currentSTUDENTOnGui = studentChild.getChildren();
int noOfBCs = -1;
currentData.getStudentNodes().clear();
 for (int i = 0; i < currentSTUDENTOnGui.length; i++) {
    boolean isBCNode = false;
    SubjectNode subjectOnGuii = null;
    STUDENTNode nodeOnGuiSTUDENT = null;
    try {
        nodeOnGuiSTUDENT = (STUDENTNode) currentSTUDENTOnGui[i];
        isBCNode = true;
        noOfBCs++;
    } catch (ClassCastException e) {
        subjectOnGuii = (SubjectNode) currentSTUDENTOnGui[i];
    }
    if (isBCNode) {
        STUDENT nodeWithDataSTUDENT = new STUDENT(nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText(), nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_1(), nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_2(), nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_3(),
        nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_4(), nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_5(), nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_6(), nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_7(), nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_8(), nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_9(), nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_10(),
        nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_11(), nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_12(), nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_13(), nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_14(), nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_15(), nodeOnGuiSTUDENT.getText_16());
        currentData.getStudentNodes().add(nodeWithDataSTUDENT);
        continue;
    }
    STUDENT lastNodeWithData = currentData.getStudentNodes().get(noOfBCs);
    SUBJECT subjectToAdd = new SUBJECT(subjectOnGuii.getId(), subjectOnGuii.getSessionType(), subjectOnGuii.getUser(), subjectOnGuii.getSupwd(), subjectOnGuii.getPort());
    lastNodeWithData.getSubject().add(subjectToAdd);
    currentData.getStudentNodes().set(noOfBCs, lastNodeWithData);
}


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Q: Is there a way to track mobile Chrome Extension installs? I'm trying to track the install origin of my Chrome Extension in mobile devices.
I have different pages on mobile that lead to my extension page on Chrome. Users install the extension on mobile, and need to enable it on desktop.
Is there any way to know that a user installed the extension on mobile coming from a specific page?
Example flow:

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*User visits Page A on mobile, and clicks on "Get the extension"

*User is redirected to the Chrome Web Store and installs the extension

*The user enables the extension on desktop

How can I know that the origin is Page A?


Like many of us, Claudia tried to find information about anti-psychotic medications and follow-up care so she could help her son get the best treatment possible and help him stay on his medications. British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) provides vital education and resources to anyone affected by schizophrenia free of charge, so that they are better able to advocate and care for their loved ones.
Every gift matters. By giving to BCSS, you are helping families today and funding research that will build a healthier, better future for all.
Together, we can save lives. I will personally match all donations, up to a total of $10,000. This means you can double your gift… $50 becomes $100; $100 becomes $200. And to inspire you even more, I am extending my matching gift commitment to January 31.
P.S. Let me double the impact of your gift…Every donation counts!
My name is Claudia Schalm. I live in Williams Lake, and want to share the story about my son, Kent. Kent was the oldest of my four children. We lived on a farm when the children were young and Kent was his father's right-hand man. Kent was a responsible, hard worker. He could do anything from milking cows to running machinery, and everything in-between. You name it and Kent could do it.
Kent was a tough, resilient and athletic guy. On the ski hill, he amazed us, racing straight down the hill at high speeds - never wiping out - always with a big grin, jacket wide open and his favourite Russian hat with the ear covers, flapping straight back in the wind.
Kent spent several summers planting trees, and was always the top tree planter. He made enough money to travel throughout Australia for six months.
Kent dreamed of becoming a police officer and when he was 21, Kent went off to Douglas College to study Criminology. But by the end of his second year, Kent was experiencing such significant symptoms of serious mental illness that he was no longer able to cope on his own. Kent returned home to Williams Lake to live with me and his sister, Cindy.
We were concerned and confused by Kent's increasingly erratic and bizarre behaviour. The most disturbing was when he would laugh and chat with people that only he could see and hear. Despite our pleas, Kent refused to see a doctor and declined rapidly, becoming more and more withdrawn and silent.
We didn't know it then, but this lack of awareness is actually a symptom called anosognosia.
Anosognosia, which may affect up to 50% of those with schizophrenia, means "lack of insight." It is thought to be caused by a brain defect in the frontal lobe. Anosognosia is the genuine inability to recognize that the problem exists. Kent wasn't just being difficult or refusing to face the truth, he truly believed that he didn't have an illness. He could not see any reason why he would need to take medication.
BCSS Educators could have helped us understand and cope with this symptom.
For the rest of his life, there would be times when Kent would stop taking his medications. And then, when things got bad (and after much begging and pleading), he would reluctantly start them again.
Over the years, Kent had many jobs, but they always ended in dismissal because he simply could not stay on his meds. When Kent was not working, he would "make the rounds" as he called it. His hang-outs included McDonalds, A&W, Tim Hortons, Gustafson Chrysler, Heartland Toyota and The Jamboree. Kent would greet everyone with a huge smile and visit, while bumming coffee and cigarettes. The staff at these businesses were kind and friendly to Kent, helping him feel like he had a place to go, somewhere where he was wanted and appreciated. And I can never thank them enough.
Kent loved people and had some really good friends. He was a kind and gentle soul with a big heart. Even though Kent accepted people as they were and judged no one, some people did not understand Kent, especially when he was not taking his medications.
Kent shared many years with Teena. And through Teena's First Nations heritage and connections, Kent was embraced by a large community of friends and family. Their acceptance of him was complete and unconditional. Teena loved and cared for Kent, and we are deeply thankful that Kent and Teena found one another.
In December 2016, after 25 years of taking an older antipsychotic medication on and off, Kent was suddenly was unable to speak and had difficulty swallowing. This condition was directly related to the prolonged use of this mediation.
By January 2017, Kent was put on a newer atypical antipsychotic medication. But he received only two doses before developing blood clots. He went through three operations to remove the clots, but they just kept reappearing.
My loving, kind, and gentle son, Kent, died on Mach 4, 2017.
I know medication helped Kent, I am certainly not advising anyone to stop taking antipsychotic mediation. But we as families desperately need ongoing education about the disease and medications so we can support the health and well-being of our loved ones. And this is where BCSS could have made such a tremendous difference in our lives. BCSS could have helped us understand Kent's anosognosia. With the help of a BCSS Educator, we might have been able to find other ways… maybe better ways…to help Kent stay on his medication. Through BCSS, I could have learned about other medications and advocated for ongoing assessments, second opinions and other options.
If only we had discovered B.C. Schizophrenia Society sooner.
Finally, in our time of grief, we found BCSS and BCSS is supporting us and connecting us with other families who have experienced similar losses.
Parents should never have to bury their children.
I feel the keen pain of Kent's absence each and every day. And I cannot continue to sit by while schizophrenia devastates families, leaving far too many of us feeling helpless and in despair.
A family lineup during one of our annual family trips to the lake. Kent is fourth from the left.
But there is something each of us can all do. Chris Sandy, who shared his story about his little brother Dave, has once again generously offered to match all donations to this campaign – dollar for dollar – up to a total of $10,000, until January 31, 2019.
Imagine your gift… and its impact… being doubled. Your donation of $50 will become $100; your donation of $100 will become $200!
Your generosity will help give more families the information and support they need when they need it. Your donations will also fund essential research, right here in B.C., with the hope that our grandchildren and great-grandchildren may not have to struggle with schizophrenia as we have.
Please join me by giving to B.C. Schizophrenia Society Foundation today!
We all know someone whose life has been affected by mental illness. One in 100 British Columbians are diagnosed with schizophrenia, but so many more live with it… their parents, brothers, sisters and other family members... all struggling to understand, support and be there for their loved ones.
BCSSF programs and research save and transform lives and this is only possible because of the generosity of donors like us. And I make my donations in memory of my little brother, Dave Sandy.
Dave was a happy kid, upbeat, sincere, and well-liked by everyone at our school in Peterborough, Ontario. He was happiest when playing sports, and I was always impressed with my little brother's athletic ability. We would play touch football together and he would have a huge smile on his face. Dave could motivate our whole team to get a touchdown, time after time.
When Dave was in his late teens, our family started to notice a change in his behaviour. He became distant and paranoid. He would rarely leave the house and sometimes he'd say and do strange things that didn't make sense. It was a confusing and difficult time for all of us; there was a lot of tension and guilt. We kept wondering which one of us caused Dave to suddenly behave this way.
Now we know nobody was to blame; Dave was in early psychosis.
Years later, Dave was finally diagnosed with schizophrenia. As you likely know, what happened after that wasn't pretty. There were many sleepless nights. Dave suffered from the side effects from either too much or not enough antipsychotic medication.
I most remember our first trip to the hospital to admit Dave. My dad, brother and I were walking with Dave from the Emergency Room to the Psychiatric Ward. From a thousand games of touch football with my little brother, I knew when he was getting ready to run. Sure enough, as soon as we were outside, Dave took off. As I was running after him, all I really wanted to do was run with him – to run as fast and far away as we could to get away from schizophrenia.
Whenever Dave was home from the hospital, my mother took care of him. Mom was an extraordinary and patient caregiver and without her, Dave would have been institutionalized. There were no programs that we knew of in those in those days to assist families. Mom learned as much as she could, but there was no one she could turn to for knowledge and support.
Over the years, Dave would improve for short periods of time, only to slide back into psychosis again. This cycle was very hard on Dave, on my mom, and on all of us. We always kept hoping that there would be a new treatment or medication, anything that would give Dave a chance to live his life.
When he was 46, Dave suddenly became very depressed and within a week, after struggling with schizophrenia for nearly 30 years, Dave took his life. Dave's passing has left a huge, gaping hole in our family that can never be filled.
It's been six, long years since Dave has died, after decades of battling with schizophrenia – I wish he was here today. I wish I could spend more time with him. He was a great guy.
Today, I have a teenage son and sometimes when I look at him, I can't help but see my 17 year old brother. My wife points out that, without realizing it, I sometimes call my son 'Dave'– a young man with his whole life ahead of him and the potential to do great things. I'm often filled with fear that my son's bright future will be taken away and I will lose yet another loved one to schizophrenia.
This is why I am doing all I can to make sure that other people do not lose their children, brothers, sisters or other family members to this devastating disease. I must protect my son, and even my grandchildren, from the torment that Dave endured. By volunteering and donating to B.C. Schizophrenia Society Foundation, I know that I am saving lives.
Families and their ill loved ones are waiting far too long for programs and services they desperately need. And we know that families in crisis do not have time to wait. At the same time, researchers are seeking to improve early diagnosis, investigate impacts on the brain and find better treatments.
Perhaps, if there had been an organization like B.C. Schizophrenia Society Foundation in Peterborough, Ontario when Dave and I were growing up, we might still be playing football today…and doing so with our sons.
Join me in fighting schizophrenia and make a donation today. Every donation counts!
BCSS Foundation Board Needs You!
Do you have a background in finance, business, marketing, communications or fundraising? Are you interested in being part of a team where passion, energy and skills come together to create positive change in the world? If you answered yes, consider applying to serve on the board of the B.C. Schizophrenia Society Foundation.
B.C. Schizophrenia Society Foundation is looking for inspired volunteers to join our board and help the Foundation raise funds for the B.C. Schizophrenia Society.
Help families in crisis; help fund leading-edge mental health research. Bring your skills to the table and help us meet the challenge today.
To join our list of candidates or for more information, please contact our nomination committee chair, Jeff Bagshaw at jbagshaw@bcssfoundation.org.
Last year, Chris shared his story that is sadly very similar to mine… of a brother lost. This year, he has asked me to share my story of how schizophrenia doesn't fight fair.
My name is Trevor Mills. I am a teacher by day, and a hip-hop artist by night. Inspired by my big brother, Spencer, and his journey, I performed at B.C. Schizophrenia Society's Re-Mind, an event marking National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day.
Spencer (age 4) in preschool.
As kids, Spencer and I were nearly inseparable. Even though he was only two years older than me, I thought Spencer was the coolest, smartest, strongest person in the world. We shared the same toys, comic books, clothes, friends – we even shared the same room.
From a young age, we liked to see ourselves as underdogs, fighting to succeed in life. We both became involved in sports. I excelled at football and wrestling, while Spencer's passions were boxing and kick-boxing.
We were attracted to hip-hop's music and culture. Spencer was moved by the stories heard through hip-hop, of youth struggling in the city; he saw them like us – warriors, fighting against all odds to succeed in life. As I progressed as a hip-hop artist, Spencer attended every one of my shows, offering encouragement and support. He was my biggest fan.
College and university were stressful for us both, but we grew even closer as we continued to fight and bolster each other to succeed. We spent our Friday nights at the Langara College library – after visiting the 7-11 first, of course – studying until the library closed.
Spencer worked very hard to complete a challenging program in international trade at BCIT and landed a job in a logistics department of a shipping and receiving company. Everything was going well; Spencer was getting positive feedback and enjoying his work.
But then things began to change. We would not hear from Spencer for long periods of time, and when he did talk to us, he would mention bizarre theories about people we knew. Eventually, Spencer admitted he had lost his job. Although he insisted he was fine, we knew he wasn't. Spencer started becoming increasingly paranoid, withdrawn and suspicious.
Over the next few years, Spencer fought to stay healthy and focused. And there were times when he seemed to be winning the battle. Spencer would land a temporary job and seem to be doing better – but then psychosis would hit and he would have to start all over again. And just like when he boxed, Spencer would dust himself off, and stand up, ready to fight again. Even though he was weaker and had a little less to fight with after each round, he never gave up.
Schizophrenia landed a low blow when I became the target of my brother's paranoia, and things became much more difficult. All of us were confused and did not know what to do. Soon, Spencer started to live at home again, off and on, and because of his paranoia, I felt I needed to stay away.
Spencer was going through psychosis.
One afternoon my mother phoned and asked me to come over right away. When I arrived, I found my brother was speaking incoherently as he ripped open the pillows in his room, searching for cameras. I took one look and knew it was time to act.
After I persuaded Spencer to go out for a walk, I whispered to Mom to call 911 and ask for Car 87, a special team that pairs a police officer with a mental health worker. Despite my feelings of betrayal and guilt, I led my brother out of the house for some fresh air, knowing that professionals were waiting. The Car 87 team engaged Spencer in a dignified and caring way and eventually brought him to the hospital.
At first, we felt relieved, thinking that Spencer was finally getting the help he needed. We saw him every day, brought him his favourite foods, and were happy that he seemed to be calmer and responding well to treatment. But after 10 days, Spencer was discharged without us knowing and he disappeared. We were angry and discouraged, and did not know where to go and what we could do.
Over the next few years, we watched helplessly as Spencer continued to battle the voices and delusions. Too proud to ask for money or accept handouts, Spencer moved from one temporary construction job to the next. Once, he was dismissed for talking out loud to himself. Most of the time, he was sick, scared, and desperately needed help.
In the summer of 2013, two years after he was discharged from the hospital and three weeks after his 34th birthday, my brother, my hero, the man who fought so valiantly to succeed in life – Spencer John Mills – took his life.
After his suicide, we were completely lost. Although we found a few organizations dedicated to schizophrenia, they were focused entirely on the patient, and offered no support for families. We didn't know how to fight in a system we did not understand… a system that B.C. Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) helps families navigate every day.
BCSS is one of the only organizations in B.C. dedicated to providing families with resources so they can care for their children, brothers, sisters, or other family members. BCSS Regional Educators help hundreds of families across the province each year. BCSS support groups, programs, and courses like Strengthening Families Together would have given our family what we needed to help Spencer.
BCSS connected us with families who had survived similar tragedies, and we bonded immediately. BCSS not just supported us through our grief, but it also helped us rebuild our lives and find new purpose. Knowing Spencer would have wanted me to continue with my music, I released Evidence of a Struggle, an album raising awareness of mental illness and its effects on families. This album has helped adults and kids who are waging their own wars with mental illness to reach out and seek help. Spencer would be proud to see me use my passion to connect and help others.
But that's just not enough.
My brother meant the world to me.
Spencer posing with his signature smile!
Losing him was the hardest thing I have ever experienced, and there is a hole in our family that will be forever empty.
Schizophrenia took my brother from me. This disease destroyed my bright, hardworking, fun, and caring brother whose life was full of promise. It hurt everyone in our family as we watched Spencer fight round after round.
Although I was not able to save my brother, together we can make a difference for thousands of others in B.C.
Last year, Chris matched every gift that was made over the holiday season. And after hearing about the story of my brother, he has generously agreed to do so again this year, up to a total of $10,000.
By giving today, you will fund more research and help more families. Your gift of $50 will become $100; your donation of $100 will become $200!
In addition to giving families the information and support they need when they need it, donations also fund essential research in schizophrenia and psychosis, based here in B.C., which will lead to better treatment choices and better care.
Please join me in the fight against schizophrenia by giving to B.C. Schizophrenia Society Foundation today!
P.S. Remember that donations received by December 31st will receive a 2017 tax receipt. Every gift counts. Please make your gift today and double your impact!
If you're wondering why you should attend the next Wills & Trusts Seminar, especially if you've attended one in the past, wonder no more.
B.C. Schizophrenia Society Foundation (BCSSF) sat down with John Pin, Senior Manager from Solus Trust Company Ltd., to ask him about what people will learn from these Wills & Trusts Seminars.
BCSSF: Why should people attend a Wills & Trusts Seminar?
John Pin (JP): When facing death, we sometimes begin to think about the future of the people and organizations we care about the most. If you want to ensure your wishes are carried out, you need to provide instructions stating whom you want to receive which of your assets, what you want them to receive and when they are to receive it. You will, of course, want this to happen with the least amount paid in taxes, legal fees and court costs. That is estate planning—making a plan in advance and naming the people or organizations you want to receive the things you own after you die.
Instructions for your care, if you become disabled before you die.
The name of a guardian and trustee for children under the age of 19.
Provisions for family members with disabilities, without disrupting government benefits.
Provisions for loved ones who might be irresponsible with money or those who may need future protection from creditors or divorce.
Life insurance for your family at your death, disability income insurance to replace your income if you cannot work due to illness or injury, and long-term care insurance to help pay for your care in case of an extended illness or injury.
Good estate planning will also minimize taxes, court costs and unnecessary legal fees. What you need to remember is that it should be an ongoing process, not a one-time event. Your plan should be reviewed and updated as your family and financial situations (and laws) change over your lifetime.
We will outline some of the steps and considerations you would need to consider for a workable estate plan.
BCSSF: Why should people learn about trusts?
JP: Many adults diagnosed with a disability or mental illness like schizophrenia are entitled to income and health benefits administered by the Ministry of Social Development. The Ministry requires that monetary gifts and assets received by those getting these benefits need to be reported. However, if the gift or asset exceeds a particular amount, it may impact the benefits that the recipient receives monthly from the Ministry. If you plan to leave an inheritance for a loved one who is receiving these income and health benefit, it will be considered a gift and if it's significant, the recipient could be cut off from these benefits completely.
However, it is possible to set up certain types of trusts without affecting a person's ability to receive these benefits.
We will cover the characteristics of a discretionary testamentary trust and highlight its advantages.
The beneficiary NEVER receives the inheritance directly.
The funds never belong to the beneficiary.
An unlimited amount of money can be held.
A trustee can make discretionary payments on behalf of the beneficiary within the limitations set out by the Ministry and your beneficiary will still receive their benefits.
If a beneficiary qualifies for disability credit, the trust is subject to lower marginal tax rates.
A fully discretionary trust cannot be claimed by creditors for debts incurred by the beneficiary, without the trustee agreeing to the payment.
It protects against "undesirable" persons influencing the beneficiary to waste the funds or give money/assets away.
The trust is protected even through personal bankruptcy of the beneficiary.
BCSSF: If people have attended a previous seminar, why should they attend this one?
JP: There have been many recent changes to the rules concerning qualifying payments from a trust to a beneficiary as it relates to income benefits and federal income tax changes to the taxation of trusts. We will cover these changes and more at the seminar.
At every seminar, attendees learn something new. They are also able to bring any of their own questions to the seminar and ask them at the end.
This is an invaluable resource that leaves people much better prepared for their twilight years. By making the plans now about how to protect your loved one, you can also plan to include gifts for organizations like B.C. Schizophrenia Society Foundation into the future.
If you're interested in attending the upcoming Wills & Trust Seminar in Surrey on Thursday, October 26 at 6:00 pm, call Cynthia at 604-270-7841 or email philanthropy@bcss.org.


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Q: Falconframework app not running with gunicorn I have this trivial falcon app :
import falcon

class ThingsResource:
    def on_get(self, req, resq) :
        #"""Handels GET requests"""
        resp.status = falcon.HTTP_200
                resp.body = '{"message":"hello"}'

app = falcon.API()
things = ThingsResource()
app.add_route('/things', things)

I'm trying run it using gunicorn this way :
arif@ubuntu:~/dialer_api$ gunicorn things:app

But when i get this when i try to connect it with httpie :
arif@ubuntu:~$ http localhost:8000/things
HTTP/1.1 500 Internal Server Error
Connection: close
Content-Length: 141
Content-Type: text/html

    <title>Internal Server Error</title>

Internal Server Error

This is so trivial, i don't what's going wrong here?

A: Your 7th line, is indented when it shouldn't be.
Your 6th line refers to resq, instead of resp which you use later.
Which means your later lines which refer to resp fail.
Whenever you have Internal Server Errors like this, it's often because of faulty code. Your gunicorn process should have been spitting out errors. I've attached a corrected version of your code, including making sure it fits with python's conventions (4 spaces per indent, for instance). Tools like online python code checker, can help you with small snippets of code like this, especially issues with spacing.
import falcon

class ThingsResource():
    def on_get(self, req, resp):
        resp.status = falcon.HTTP_200
        resp.body = '{"message":"hello"}'

app = falcon.API()
things = ThingsResource()
app.add_route('/things', things)

Save this code into another file, and run diff to see what I've changed. The main issue was the resp and the inappropriate indentation.


Anyone up for another Quickstrike in April? Seems like Nike SB was going back and forth on deciding whether the "Entourage" SB Dunk should release and thankfully, NSB finally came to their senses and gave the fans what they wanted. However, we won't be getting the sample version that featured a black sole; this time, we'll be getting the "Gum Sole" version that surfaced in 2011. Stay tuned with Modern Notoriety for an exact release date but keep in mind that these SB's drop in April.


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Explaining the U.S. food surplus
DAVID PITT
Warehouses, distribution centers and grocery stores are overflowing with some food staples, such as milk, eggs and frozen fruits and vegetables, the result of increased production and decreased exports. Take dairy, for example: With the most milk ever produced in the U.S. — about 24 billion gallons — that means there are record amounts of butter and cheese.
The glut of food means lower prices for consumers. Here's a short explanation of how the surplus came about and where it all goes:
Why is there so much extra food?
Two years ago, high prices for milk, pork, poultry and eggs encouraged farmers to expand livestock operations. Plus, U.S. consumers were opening their wallets and trade partners were willing to keep buying our products. Add to that the cheap cost of animal feed that encouraged farmers to boost livestock's weight before taking them to market.
But agriculture is a cyclical business: The relative high value of the dollar makes U.S. products more expensive to importers, so they've slowed their buying. Last year's bird flu crisis also caused many trade partners to stop taking eggs and turkey and chicken meat, and while production of eggs has returned, demand isn't fully restored.
Those factors and others have suppressed demand, but the cows keep pumping out milk and veggies continue to grow, resulting in a surplus of certain types of food.
Where does it all go?
Step into the freezer. The 1.24 billion pounds of cheese in refrigerated warehouses is the highest for the month of August since records began in 1921, and includes nearly 770 million pounds of American cheese and 25.7 million pounds of Swiss. Other stockpiles include:
322 million pounds of butter (up 52 percent from a year ago)
1.52 billion pounds of frozen fruit, including 377 million pounds of strawberries and 313 million pounds of blueberries
1.31 billion pounds of frozen poultry (chicken and turkey), up 4 percent from a year ago.
But not everything is being stored. The USDA announced in August it was buying 11 million pounds of cheese for $20 million and sending it to food banks and food pantries through a government nutrition assistance program. Farm organizations also are boosting their efforts to improve U.S. exports and move some of the glut out of the country.
How long will prices stay low?
Food prices depend on factors beyond just supply, such as weather and oil prices. Given those unpredictable factors, the USDA expects supermarket prices overall to rise between 1 and 2 percent next year for beef, veal, pork, eggs, poultry and fresh fruit.


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I wish that Joseph Bismark was my boss!
It is amazing in this day and age to find a business man as well grounded as Joseph Bismark. His thoughts on creating harmony in the business place is quite honestly refreshing. To utilize his success to administer peace and goodwill in the corporate world is almost never heard of. When everyone else is trying to selfishly look out for number one it is good to know that maybe there are still truly great men as business leaders in our society. That Joseph Bismark has found a way to incorporate his spiritual values in the work place is commendable indeed.
Instead of trying to find happiness in the next luxury car, the next fabulous vacation and the next purchase of a luxury home Joseph realized that true happiness comes from within. Joseph Bismark has definitely broken a lot of the rules for bosses and businesses everywhere. He has shown real empathy for his employees and made it his mission to help everyone in the corporate world find some inner peace and stability. Most bosses in this day and age only truly care about profit, and what they miss is that only when your employees and business partners are in harmony can a corporation really fully move to the next level. If other businessmen started to think outside of the box like this great man I believe the world might just become a better place. I have seen some of his videos and blogs and he is truly inspirational.
I found an article on the WordPress blog Bring On The Random that I found insightful.I hope his messages of prosperity through peaceful environments spread far and wide because it is a directive to often neglected, especially in the workplace.
We can't all have an amazing boss like the incredibly humble Joseph Bismark. We don't all have the means to learn about inner peace on our journey of life to the mountains of the Phillipines. But we can take his messages and incorporate them on a daily basis and hope. After all, Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier.


NOVOCART® 3D is a unique biologic-device combination product under investigation within the United States for repair of articular cartilage of the knee (femoral condyle and trochlear groove). The product has been in commercial use since 2003 in the European Union and more than 8,000 patients have been treated. The procedure takes place over the course of three weeks and involves two surgeries.
This next generation concept for articular cartilage repair begins with three cartilage tissue biopsies taken from a non-weight bearing portion of the knee during an arthroscopic procedure. These biopsies are sent to the Aesculap Biologics, LLC manufacturing facility where the chondrocytes are isolated and expanded under the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Process. The cells are minimally passaged to prevent de-differentiation. Near the end of the process, the chondrocytes are seeded onto the biphasic collagen scaffold.
The manufacturing process is managed with careful testing for quality (identity, purity and potency) and sterility. Each patient's cells are treated as a separate manufacturing batch and carefully managed for traceability. Approximately three weeks after the harvest of the biopsy, release testing is completed and the NOVOCART 3D implant is shipped to the surgery center.
The architecture of the scaffold device is a defining feature in development of NOVOCART 3D. The scaffold consists of a porous spongy side, which allows for distribution of cells within the scaffold, and a layer of tough collagen membrane cover. The spongy portion of the scaffold has an organized three-dimensional pattern of fibers sized to allow the chondrocytes to adhere to the scaffold without losing their signature shape. The tough collagen membrane layer protects the chondrocytes after implantation and allows for easier handling within the surgical site.
Upon return of NOVOCART 3D to the surgery center, the patient is prepared for implantation using a mini-arthrotomy surgical procedure. The cartilage lesion is prepared and debrided to clean edges. The scaffold is shaped to match the exact contours of the prepared lesion with scissors, scalpel or tools. Once the implant is shaped, it is affixed to the defect with 6-10 sutures. Bioresorbable mini-pins may also be used if the edge of the native cartilage or the location of the defect does not allow for suturing.


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News | Press release | Workforce Management
Augmedix chooses Quinyx to scale for future operations
The medical documentation and data services provider has chosen to scale with leading workforce management platform Quinyx.
by Evamarie Joubert
Boston, April 13, 2022 - The medical documentation and data services provider Augmedix has selected to scale its organization with the aid of workforce management leader Quinyx to simplify its scheduling needs, better understand its operational logistics, and have a centralized hub for employee shift data.
Augmedix medical documentation specialists, managers, and additional admins across all locations in the US and Southeast Asia will use the Quinyx app.
"What stood out about Quinyx was its strong future state. We needed a system to grow and scale as we continue to grow and scale as a company. A lot of our current scheduling is manual, and we wanted automation and support for the schedulers to achieve better efficiencies. The sales engineers showed us how we could leverage AI and get to a place where the burden is lifted from the schedulers," says Lena Olufson, Senior Project Manager at Augmedix.
Implementation is set to begin April 2022 with the expectation of being fully live in early to mid-July 2022. The new partnership means that Augmedix will be able to further advance its use of analytics and reporting and address its growing operational needs.
Jess Galin, Head of Business Operations and Intelligence at Augmedix, comments, "Our current system is not designed for what we want in the future. We have disparate systems across 8-10 locations that don't speak to one another. With Quinyx, we will have better visibility into our operational logistics and can leverage more automation."
Erik Fjellborg, CEO at Quinyx, adds, "I'm so glad to present Augmedix as a new customer and partner. Our teams are equally excited to help them grow and scale as they continue to achieve new heights as an organization."
We welcome Augmedix to the Quinyx family!
About Augmedix
Augmedix, Inc. (Augmedix Nasdaq: AUGX) provides automated medical documentation and data services to large healthcare systems and physician practices, supporting medical offices, clinics, hospitals, emergency departments and telemedicine nationwide. The company's Ambient Automation Platform converts the natural conversation between physicians and patients into timely and comprehensive medical notes and performs a suite of related data services. These services relieve physicians of administrative burdens to enable more time for patient care. Augmedix's proprietary platform uses automatic speech recognition, natural language processing and clinical datasets to capture the ambient visit conversation and generate a structured medical note. The structured medical note data is then used to deliver additional data services. Quality is assured by trained medical documentation specialists.
Quinyx is a leading AI-driven workforce management software providing technology that simplifies scheduling, time reporting, communication, task management, budgeting, and forecasting. Quinyx helps companies worldwide remain compliant, improve efficiency, reduce labor costs, and engage employees through advanced and flexible features.
Today, Quinyx helps some of the world's biggest businesses save time and money, boost productivity and enjoy work. Quinyx has offices in the U.S, U.K, Australia, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands. In addition, its software is implemented globally and benefits clients like Well Pharmacy, McDonald's, Domino's, Oatly, Maersk, Sysco, Virgin Atlantic, Palace Entertainment, IHG, Rituals, Swarovski, Odeon Cinemas Group, and DHL.
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Around the country little Dadi, most Americans are experiencing an onslaught of snow and frost. It is part of this season and we can expect it with regularity. You, though you do not know it right now, are going through your own winter.
I can only imagine what it looks like from your almost three-year old eyes to watch the people you love sad. Maybe they are showing their emotions in front of you. Maybe you get a hint that something is not quite right, though you can't put your finger on it. You will probably ask a question, "Donde esta Tito?" and you might find it elicits an unexpected response. The silence. The absence. These might confirm to your little heart profound loss. But here's the thing you should know, sweet little Dadi: everyone loves you. Though winter has come, know that spring will follow and then summer.
And your Tito loves you a lot.
Somehow that question makes your eyes wink with sparkle and smile. So for this month, I dedicate it to you as one of winter and cupcakes. And a lot of love.
You have such a gift for illustration! This drawing and what it symbolizes is so good and lovely. I bet Dadi will adore it.
Thanks Rona. What flavor are your cupcakes going to be?
hazelnut and … mmm…chocolate! of course.
mmm cupcakes. what about superbowl cupcakes?
ps: I LOVE the drawing!!!
great cupcake combos. I look forward to seeing those colored in stat.


Purple is renowned for being a spiritually rich colour that symbolises intuition, awareness and enlightenment. In Indian culture, the chakra (energy centre) that relates to pure consciousness is represented by violet. It's believed that when your Chakra is open, you are unprejudiced and aware of the world around you.
Purple is an easy colour to incorporate into elements of your everyday life. Paint your walls pale shades of lavender and lilac for a restful retreat or decorate your room with accessories and accents in deep shades of violet. A purple rug or feature wall in your study or bedroom could even assist with productivity and provide you with a sacred, serene space to unwind.


From top to bottom, this exquisite venue was designed by seasoned event planners with seaside events in mind.
Intended for weddings, private dinners, and other special occasions, the two-story Celebration Cottage features open and flowing indoor and outdoor flexible spaces. In the main indoor event space, you'll love the 19-foot ceilings dripping with chandeliers and twinkle lights surrounded below by windows overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
For your bridal party, the main level offers an ensuite dressing room to get ready for the big moment. An open foyer area overlooking the deck is perfect for hors d'oeuvres, cake cutting and gifts. A huge oceanfront deck extends the reception area outside to overlook the beach.
The deck walkway leads to the oceanfront gazebo and overlooks the adjacent landscaped travertine garden. This lawn area is the perfect spot for a seaside ceremony or reception without ever touching the sand. Tables, Chairs & tents are included in the venue price. Your event will be catered on site by the experienced team from the locally celebrated Island Grill Restaurant. Denise and her team offer a wide variety of dishes and options, catering to any taste. Throw in sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and a white sandy beach, and Celebration Cottage is sure to make your seaside dreams come true.
Professional, flexible, FUN. A gorgeous venue with an amazing staff.
My wife and I were married at the Celebration Cottage on New Year's Eve. We cannot say enough good things about this venue and its people. The wedding planning crew was professional, flexible, and very responsive; they made the process, from day one of planning to the wedding day, a breeze. And Denise, the Chef, created an amazing cake and cooked up some delectable appetizers and meals; there is nothing she cannot do. My wife and I cannot thank the team at Celebration Cottage enough. We would recommend them to anyone. THANK YOU!
As soon as we toured Celebration Cottage, we knew that it was the venue for us. The whole place has this classy but natural feel, with great details everywhere you look: the glass panels on the deck railing, the cute bar cart, the beautiful mirror and hooks in the bridal party suite, the covering on the top deck that lets it be either indoor or outdoor. They really thought of everything. This lets you easily dress the place up or keep it more natural and beachy like we did for our wedding in May. Every one of our guests just loved the venue, and loved that they could walk down the walkway to the beach and enjoy the view, especially at sunset. The staff there is all wonderful, from Denise with Island Grill catering to all the servers, to Zena the coordinator. They really make you feel like they care about making your special day just right.
Amiee, Denise & their crew ensured that we not only had a fantastic location, but an incredible experience. We appreciated all the hard work they put into personalizing our wedding and celebrating that LOVE WINS.
The Celebration Cottage is a spectacular beachfront wedding venue. It's always a pleasure working with Zena Underwood to create memorable weddings in Atlantic Beach!


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