The Coastal Counties of Southern California (including San Diego County), continue to garner attention as on the fast track to a near-term market recovery in the housing market.
The word on the street today in the real estate industry (locally and on Wall Street) is that San Diego County is suffering from a supply shortage of new construction rental housing.
A robust supply of capital appears to be anxiously awaiting the opportunity to finance the development of new multi-family housing in "A" and "B" locations throughout the County. Given the perceived shortage of new construction rentals, nine multi-family projects totaling over 2,600 units are currently in the planning pipeline.
The majority of vacant multi-family properties are currently offered in the range of $50,000 to $100,000 per door, depending upon the strength of location.
SAN DIEGO S-CURVE: In the new construction for-sale housing sector, the "San Diego S-Curve Submarket" has dominated new home sales in the County for the last 12 months.
The S-Curve Submarket can be described geographically as: Beginning with the Carmel Valley (Pacific Highlands Ranch, Carmel Country Highlands etc.), moving east along Highway 56; and then north through the Torrey Highlands/Westview High School area along Camino Del Sur up to and including the Del Sur Ranch, and then east through the 4S Ranch and Camino Del Norte Road.
New home communities located within the S-Curve submarket attract many of the white collar executives and engineers who are employed in the biotech and high-tech firms such as Qualcomm, Sony, Hewlett Packard, etc. These consumers place a heavy premium on the stellar public schools serving this submarket. They also find access to this area convenient through Interstates 5 and 15, and Highway 56. The majority of subdivision land within this submarket accommodating new single family detached housing has been equivalent to values ranging between approximately $300,000 and $500,000 per finished lot, depending upon location and lot size.
North San Diego County: In North County large scale residential development remains to be developed in master plans within Del Sur Ranch, the West Robertson Ranch, and Pardee's land holdings in the Pacific Highlands Ranch Area (east Carmel Valley). A number of sizeable land plays located within the North County perimeter submarkets (Bonsall, Escondido, Valley Center, Fallbrook, Pala Mesa, and the I-15 Corridor between Riverside and San Diego Counties) are awaiting a demand push for the relative large supply of lots and homes in the region.
East San Diego County: In East County, the Fanita Ranch in Santee has yet to be developed. A steady supply of small bite-sized infill land opportunities are emerging.
South San Diego County: The South Bay is the "800-pound gorilla in the room" because it has thousands of residential units remaining to be developed within existing and proposed master planned communities in the East Chula Vista area and Otay Mesa area. The Baldwins and extended family, McMillin Communities, and Home Fed are a few of the builders/developers with skin in the game. In addition, the area between East Chula Vista and the Mexican border (Otay Mesa, Brown Field etc.) has the potential for a large volume of new housing development within the next five years given the revised zoning currently being considered by local government.
With the pending housing market recovery, the development of a vibrant downtown San Diego housing market will be in reach again, once the dust settles concerning local government redevelopment.


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David Coats is the firm's co-managing partner and senior litigation partner. He has been recognized by and peer selected for The Best Lawyers in America; Business North Carolina Magazine's Legal Elite; and Charlotte Magazine's North Carolina Super Lawyers - and in a variety of areas including litigation, construction law, and insurance law. Since 1996, Martindale Hubbell has recognized David with its prestigious "AV" peer rating. In 2015, Best Lawyers In America selected David as Lawyer of the Year and the best lawyer in insurance law in the Raleigh metropolitan market. In 2019, North Carolina Super Lawyers named David as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in North Carolina.
David focuses his practice on commercial litigation, construction defect litigation, insurance coverage litigation, insurance bad faith and unfair claim practices, professional malpractice defense, appellate practice, and municipal and law enforcement liability law, as well as personal injury actions. Experienced in federal and state court proceedings, David is the attorney of record in over 35 published opinions from the North Carolina Court of Appeals, the North Carolina Supreme Court, Federal District Courts in North Carolina and South Carolina, and the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and he has tried a large number of cases to verdict both in state and federal court. David is also a certified mediator and has mediated and arbitrated a variety of cases.
David has lectured at over 25 continuing education seminars for organizations such as the North Carolina Bar Association, the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, and the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. His sessions cover a variety of topics including insurance bad faith, construction litigation, construction liens, insurance coverage litigation, jury selection, and trial techniques. He has also been inducted as a fellow in The Litigation Counsel of America - an invitation only trial lawyer honor society – and as a member of The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He also currently serves as Chair of the Your House Counsel Construction Law Committee.
David's representative experience includes the following:
Serving as lead counsel for a contractor sued in multiple venues for wrongful death and personal injury actions arising out of the ConAgra Slim Jim Plant Explosion
Serving as lead counsel for a contractor sued for alleged construction defects in 159 chain restaurants in 11 states
Serving as lead counsel in defending the bad faith and insurance coverage claims arising out of the Duke Lacrosse cases
Winning a jury verdict and a judgment of no liability after a multi-week construction defect trial for a general contractor that constructed a multi-million dollar residential project
Securing dismissals for multiple defendants in a taxpayer derivative action in which plaintiff sought to recover more than $15 million for an alleged fraud and conspiracy surrounding the construction and operation of an entertainment complex
Serving as lead defense counsel in multiple assisted living facility memory care unit wrongful death and personal injury claims
Serving as lead counsel for the general contractor, developer, or owner in over 125 construction defect and construction contract suits throughout the State
Serving as lead counsel for the general contractor or developer in over a dozen suits involving alleged construction defects in large condominium complex or hotel construction defect suits on the North Carolina and South Carolina coast.
Wake Forest University, J.D., 1988
Guilford College, B.S., 1984
Jurisdictions Licensed
All North Carolina State and Federal District Courts
United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Nathaniel Webb v. Town of Cary, et al 625 Fed. Appx. 191, 2015 U.S. App. Lexis 16315 (4th Cir. 2015) (affirmed summary judgment for civil rights claims against police officers based on qualified immunity)
Nationwide Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co. v. Brinley's Grading Serv. No. COA 12-276, 737 S.E.2d 192, 2013 N.C. App. LEXIS 149 (N.C. Ct. App. 2013) (applicability of CGL policy "leased employee" exclusion in wrongful death action)
Thornton v. Stuckey No. COA11-508, 721 S.E.2d 763, 2012 N.C. App. LEXIS 157 (N.C. Ct. App. 2012) (affirmed judgment based on jury verdict finding gross contributory negligence and proper use of toxicology expert)
Ford v. Paddock 196 N.C. App. 133, 674 S.E.2d 689 (2009) (wrongful death action against adoption agency and county department of human services arising out of adopted mother's murder of four year-old child)
Park v. Young Homes, Inc. No. COA07-67, 2007 N.C. App. LEXIS 2107 (Ct. App. Oct. 2, 2007) (affirmed judgment based on jury verdict for general contractor in alleged construction defect action)
Magnolia Mfg. of N.C., Inc. v. Erie Ins. Exch. 361 N.C. 213, 639 S.E.2d 443 (2007) (applicability of CGL policy "collapse" coverage exclusion)
King Assocs., LLP v. Bechtler Dev. Corp. 179 N.C. App. 88, 632 S.E.2d 243 (2006) (class action suit involving rail corridor property rights)
Rainey v. St. Lawrence Homes, Inc. 174 N.C. App. 611, 621 S.E.2d 217 (2005) (alleged surface water run-off and construction defect claims against general contractor and developer)
Winters v. Allen No. COA03-639, 2004 N.C. App. LEXIS 889 (N.C. Ct. App. May 18, 2004) (interpretation of insurance contract "additional payments" provision)
Swain v. Preston Falls E., L.L.C.. 156 N.C. App. 357, 576 S.E.2d 699 (2003). disc. rev. denied, 583 S.E.2d 290 (2003) (subsequent purchaser contributory negligence for failure to secure EIFS inspection of building prior to purchase)
Nationwide Mut. Fire Ins. Co. v. Grady 130 N.C. App. 292, 502 S.E.2d 648 (1998) (applicability of homeowners' insurance policy "business pursuits" exclusion]
Hester v. Allstate Ins. Co. 347 N.C. 345, 493 S.E.2d 416 (1997) (applicability of automobile policy "furnished for regular use" exclusion)
Daughtry v. Castleberry 123 N.C. App. 671, 474 S.E.2d 137 (1996), aff'd per curiam, 485 S.E.2d 45 (1997) (protection of underinsured motorist insurer's statutory subrogation rights)
Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co. v. Integon Indem. Corp. 123 N.C. App. 536, 473 S.E.2d 23 (1996) (applicability of homeowners' insurance policy "motor vehicle" exclusion)
Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co. v. Williams 123 N.C. App. 103, 472 S.E.2d 220 (1996) (underinsured motorist insurance coverage "named insured" and class 2 insured coverage issues)
Imperial Cas. & Indem. Co. v. Radiator Specialty Co. 862 F. Supp. 1437 (E.D.N.C. 1994); aff'd per curiam, 67 F.3d 534 (4th Cir. 1995) (applicability of CGL policy defense and indemnification obligations for multitude of asbestos personal injury claims under exposure trigger of coverage theory)
Nationwide Mut. Fire Ins. Co. v. Banks 114 N.C. App. 760, 443 S.E.2d 93 (1994), disc. rev. denied, 448 S.E. 2d 530 (1994) (applicability of homeowners' insurance policy "intended by insured" exclusion)
Harward v. Smith 114 N.C. App. 263, 441 S.E.2d 313 (1994), disc. rev. denied, 447 S.E. 2d 391 (1994) (validity of "lump sum" offers of judgment under Rule 68)
Jefferson-Pilot Fire & Cas. Co. v. Sunbelt Beer Distribs. 839 F. Supp. 376 (D.S.C. 1993) (applicability of CGL policy for wrongful termination claims)
Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co. v. Silverman 332 N.C. 633, 423 S.E.2d 68 (1992) (applicability of underinsured motorist coverage stacking provisions for class 2 insureds)
Defense Research Institute
North Carolina Bar Association (Appellate Rules Commitee 1996-2000; Chair of Environmental Issues Commitee 1994-1995; Member Litigation and Construction Law Sections)
North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
Wake County Bar Association (Board of Directors 2002-2004)
Campaign Treasurer 2020 Re-Election Committee North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Mark Davis
2017-inaugural class of the Chief Justice's North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society for outstanding pro bono contributions
Campaign Treasurer 2014 Election Committee North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Mark Davis
Earth Share of North Carolina Board of Directors 2004-Present; Chairman of The Board 2012-2014)
North Carolina Rails Trails (Board Counsel and Board of Directors 1992-2014)
Raleigh Rotary Club (Paul Harris Fellow)
Hayes Barton Methodist Church
Raleigh 11 Precint Chair
Volunteer Lawyers Program
Campaign Treasurer 2012 Re-Election Committee North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Cressie Thigpen
Campaign Treasurer 2008 Re-Election Committee North Carolina Court of Appeals Chief Judge John Martin
Campaign Treasurer 2006 Election Committee North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Sarah Parker
Campaign Treasurer 2004 Election Committee North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Sarah Parker
Campaign Treasurer 2000 Re-Election Committee North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge John Martin
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A Conservationist Turns to the City
Journalist Alex Ulam speaks with Sarene Marshall, director of the Urban Land Institute's Center for Sustainability, about the role conservation is playing in fighting climate change and her role at the agency.
December 18, 2015, 9am PST | ArupAmericas
What was it like moving from The Nature Conservancy to the Urban Land Institute? They seem like very different organizations. For one thing, one focuses on wild areas and the other focuses on settled areas.
When I worked at The Nature Conservancy, a dramatic transformation was taking place in conservation everywhere. We were shifting from this older notion of parks and protected areas, places that we put fences around and kept people out of, to one where people are going to be part of conservation landscapes.
Increasingly, there are fewer and fewer places in the world that you can imagine being completely pristine. So at The Nature Conservancy our work changed significantly, from being wholly focused on protecting wild places to also working on conservation issues involving land that was ranched or farmed or timbered. We were also engaging urban populations about where their water and food is coming from.
Published on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Doggerel
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1986 BMW 745i Euro-Spec
By Carter March 28, 2019 March 28, 2019 BMW
To go up against the established Alpha executive from Germany � the S-Class Mercedes-Benz � BMW�s engineers had to think outside of the box. It wasn�t simply good enough to mimic the go-to large luxury sedan. They�d have to outperform it, to be better than Stuttgart�s best. That was a tall order for the Munich firm, since its last truly large sedans were the 501/2 series cars; the Baroque Angels of the early 1950s. Though they launched at roughly the same time as BMW�s microcar craze, they were really holdovers from another era. The same wouldn�t work in the late 1970s, but primed with the success of their 5- and 6-series models, BMW was ready to face the challenge.
Though the E3 had offered a sizeable sedan, the new E23 really stretched BMW�s platforms. The new 7-seres was 6 inches longer overall, most of which fell in a longer wheelbase versus the E3. It was also wider by a few inches and lower, too. Paul Bracq again provided the styling and it was nothing surprising; it carried the torch of many of the design elements of the 3-, 5- and 6-series cars, and that certainly wasn�t a bad thing. But what BMW hoped would help to set it apart from the competition was technology and performance, along with a high-level of material quality in the cabin. Options included Buffalo leather, an on-board computer system, anti-lock brakes, heated and reclining power seats front and rear, and even an airbag late in the run; standard fare today, but way ahead of the curve in the late 1970s and early 1980s. BMW matched this technology with a thoroughly modern driver-oriented cockpit which made the W116 Mercedes-Benz competition feel immediately antiquated.
Where the E23 really established itself, though, was in keeping with the �driving machine� motto of the company. This was a performance sedan, and consequently BMW brought its turbocharger technology over to the E23. Launched in 1980, the new �745i� derived its name from the 1.4 multiplier for turbocharged displacement, and the M102B32 3.2 liter inline-6 cranked out an impressive 252 horsepower with 280 lb.ft of torque channeled through a 3-speed automatic ZF-built 3HP22 gearbox. It provided effortless highway cruising with a broad torque curve. With a full assortment of luxurious options, a driver-oriented design and pioneering turbocharger technology, these really were cutting edge sedans in the early 1980s. The M102 was replaced for the later '82-86 745is with the M106, which produced the same peak horsepower but at a lower rev range. Displacement was up to match the M30 at 3.4 liters and it now used Motronic engine management:
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1986 BMW 745i Euro-Spec on eBay
Tagged 1986, Arctic Blue Metallic, Arcticblau, BMW, Buffalo leather, e23, euro, M Double Spoke, m106, Turbo, Turbocharged
White Christmas Double Take: 1995 BMW M3
By Carter December 22, 2017 January 25, 2018 BMW, Double Take
Update 1/25/2018 – the first of this duo has dropped in price from $19,997 to $17,997.
Recently I found myself looking through some old car literature I had amassed over the years. In particular, I was completely enamored with the brand-new E36 M3 when it launched on U.S. shores. I'm not sure why, but of all the E36 variants that were produced, that first-year M has always stuck out to me as the most desirable in the lineup. And now as these cars are on the verge of being considered "antique" and with the E30 market still silly (and the E46 market rising), these early Coupes seem like a great balance of driving, collector-potential and somewhat reasonable pricing.
I say 'somewhat' because sellers have steadily been raising the bar to the point where it almost feels like price fixing. When I looked for '95s on eBay the other day, I started laughing – there were five listed, and their prices were all within $1,000 of each other – and none were cheap. So with that in mind today I'm looking at twin Alpine White '95s. They're almost identically equipped. They're priced within $2 of each other. That's not a misprint – only a small coffee at Dunkin' Donuts divides the asks on these two. But there's a huge difference in mileage; some 60,000 between these two. So clearly the one with lower mileage is automatically the better bet, right?
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1995 BMW M3 on eBay
Tagged 1995, Alpine White, Alpine White III, BF93, Double Take, e36, forged, M Double Spoke, M Double Spoke 1, S50, Vaders
A little over a year ago, I took a bit of a gamble and plunged into M3 ownership. At the time, I was reasoning that the E46 market wasn't likely to dip much lower in the immediate future, as the E36 market was already trending upwards. As a result, I paid (what I felt was) a reasonable premium for a low mileage, excellent original condition example in a very rare color. At least on the surface, it would seem that my decision was correct; since purchasing that car, some E36 sales have gone through the roof as documented on these pages. Further, E46 sales of clean, original examples (especially 6-speeds) appear also to be heading upwards, as witness by the 2003 currently on Bring A Trailer. With a few days to go, bidding is past $25,000 – money that until now was considered reserved only for the Competition Package cars.
But back to the E36 market and this particular example. The cars that have pulled really strong numbers in the second generation M3 are the European specification models or the super-limited Lightweight edition. Still, that doesn't mean that a clean normal U.S. specification M3 also isn't heading upwards. Take this early '95, for example:
Tagged BF93, Dakar yellow, e36, forged, M Double Spoke, m3, S50, Vaders
Northern Exposure: 1994 BMW M3 Canadian Edition
By Carter November 9, 2016 November 9, 2016 BMW
I promise that it was not my original intent to run a Canadian market car this today, but it's pretty apropos for this morning's coffee intake. The Canadian Edition M3 is no stranger on these pages; I've written up two of the original 45 in the past few months. First was the Mugello Red car which had undergone some changes for stock.. Second was the staggering Individual Giallo example which set what I believe may be a record price for a non-Lightweight car. Today #40 has come up for sale and seems to lie between the condition of the two cars. Presented in fetching Dakar Yellow, where will the price of this E36 end up?
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1994 BMW M3 Canadian Edition on eBay
Tagged 1994, BMW, Canadian Edition, Dakar yellow, euro, forged, M Double Spoke, m3, S50B30
1997 BMW M3 Coupe with 45,000 Miles
By Carter August 26, 2016 August 26, 2016 BMW
The value of E36 M3s has been much debated over the past few years, with detractors snickering and deriding every asking price and speculators suggesting their worth is many times the average selling price. While it's true you can find cheap E36 M3s, the question remains – where is the market going on these cars? The result of their relatively low value for such a protracted period means that today there just aren't the glut of good examples that there once were, so when a really nice one comes along, now too do the bids. Case in point – today's 1997 Coupe. A quick search of my local Craigslist ads suggests I can buy one of these for $6,500. No, actually, I can buy four of them, all for $6,500 (or less). So why would I pay more for this one?
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1997 BMW M3 Coupe on eBay
Tagged 1997, Coupe, Dakar yellow, Dakargelb, E35, forged, M Double Spoke, m3, S52, Vaders
1995 BMW M3 Individual
By Carter October 29, 2015 October 29, 2015 BMW
Back from the brink of total nausea and bankruptcy inducing cars, let's look at one of arguably the best values going in the used German car market – the E36 BMW M3. You could make a pretty persuasive argument that it was not the best quality product BMW produced and in fact there are some who will claim it's not a true M-car, and in some ways they may have a point. However, let's boil down what it is at heart – a front-engine, rear-drive manual equipped car that offers style, performance and practicality on a budget with strong aftermarket support. You can buy one of these still for well under $10,000, and while that might not yield the best example and 240 horsepower is positively blasé these days this is still a potent package. As a mass-produced car, too, there are many to chose from any day of the week. For example, right now on eBay there are 178 cars listed in the category "M3". At the same time, there are 14 pre-2000 Audis available. How does one stand out from such a glut of examples then? How about a BMW Individual example painted in rare-to-see Morea Green Metallic?
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1995 BMW M3 on Seattle Craigslist
Tagged BMW, BMW Individual, e36, forged, M Double Spoke, m3, Morea Green Metallic, Motorsport GmbH, S50
1995 BMW M3 Lightweight
The year was 1994, and BMW brought some pre-production M3s in Dakar Yellow to various tracks around the U.S. to engage their primary target audience; enthusiasts. I still remember seeing them and being both very excited and slightly let down. From a performance standpoint, even in turned-down U.S. form the M3 was a potent small sedan. 240 horsepower was top of the small car market back then and around a track, stock for stock the E36 was easily a match for the outgoing fan-favorite E30. Coupled with an eye-searing color, it was an impressive and modern package that I loved. But I also loved the street-racer aspect of the E30, and that was something that the E36 didn't capture well….at first. That was remedied later in 1995 with the introduction of the "CSL" version of the E36. Stripped out, available only in Alpine White and with Motorsports GmbH details throughout, the M3 Lightweight channeled both the E9 3.0CSL racers that started the M trend and captured the spirit of the E30 with its giant, adjustable rear wing and splitter. Instantly these began popping up at track events; despite the entire production run of only 126 cars, it wasn't uncommon in 1995 and 1996 to see 4 or 5 of these special cars turn up and trounce all the other cars with ease. Since new, these limited edition M3s have always held more value than nearly all of the rest of the model run – and as prices of all things M rise, it's no surprise that it appears the tide is carrying them up as well:
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1995 BMW M3 Lightweight on eBay
Tagged 1995, Alpine White, BMW, CSL, e36, forged, lightweight, M Double Spoke, m3, Motorsport GmbH, S50


The disrespect just never seems to stop.
Unfortunately, dining while black has always been a thing and despite it being 2018, black people are still facing discrimination at restaurants around the country. The latest incident happened at a Harlem eatery that racially profiled some black customers, but also falsely accused them of not paying.
Earlier this month while attempting to dine at the Angel of Harlem restaurant, Tara Fitzgibbon stated that as she and her friends ordered drinks and prepared to begin their meal, the restaurant manager became belligerent, demanding to know how/when they were going to pay and falsely accusing them of running a previous tab without payment. According to The Root, Fitzgibbon was shocked at the turn of events because she had never been to the restaurant before and clearly couldn't have run up a tab.
A Harlem restaurant is coming under fire after multiple black women say they were racially profiled and falsely accused of dining and dashing by staff there, resulting in the suspension of at least one staff member. As [Tara Fitzgibbon and her friends] ordered drinks and got ready to enjoy themselves, a manager reportedly came up to them, demanding to know how they were going to pay for their beverages. "You were here last week, and ran up a tab and left," the manager insisted, according to Fitzgibbon.
The 45-year-old said that the manager started to act out, snatching a menu from her and banging on the bar, yelling at her that she was lying and that he had video of her dining and dashing just days prior. "We were beyond embarrassed," Fitzgibbon recalled. "I felt dehumanized." The manager proceeded to show Fitzgibbon the surveillance footage from his phone, but, of course, the black women seen in the footage looked "nothing" like her, according to Fitzgibbon.
"What, do all black people look alike to you?" Fitzgibbon's friend Tamara Young chimed in at that point, according to the report. The enraged manager yelled at the group of friends to leave the restaurant, repeatedly pushing Young as they walked out, the police reports that both women filed indicate. "They made us feel as if we were criminals," Fitzgibbon said.
While Fitzgibbon and Young both are considering legal action against Angel of Harlem, they are not the only ones who say they have experienced racially charged mistreatment at the restaurant. A woman claimed in a Yelp review that during her visit to Angel of Harlem earlier this month, a female bartender tried to overcharge her.
The owner of Angel of Harlem did confirm that a female bartender had recently been suspended for allegations of racial profiling, however it's unclear if it's the same woman from this incident.


If you're considering bringing a Reckon APS or MYOB desktop and its supporting applications to the cloud, you're likely already aware of the benefits of cloud hosting and virtual workspaces. A fully managed infrastructure with all your data and applications is more secure, and it saves time. You'll no longer need to worry about time-consuming factors like software updates and IT maintenance. And of course, the ability for employees to work anywhere at any time using any device will drastically improve employee productivity.
However, moving your business-critical applications to the cloud is a major decision, and not one to be taken lightly. With new cloud providers popping up like mushrooms after a rainstorm, it's often not easy to select a company that will have your best interests at heart. Nonetheless, with the right approach, your accounting practice can enjoy increased performance, better data security and significantly reduced costs.
#1. What Is Your Experience in the Accounting Sector?
Some cloud providers proudly state that their services are a great fit for just about any type of business, regardless of its size and industry. If there's any sign that a potential provider looks like a jack-of-all-trades, then that's a big red flag. What you need is a provider with proven expertise and experience in the accounting sector and who understands the unique challenges it faces, such as the need for data integrity and greater workforce mobility. Be sure that any potential vendor offers references from other organizations in the accounting sector.
#2. Which Applications Does Your Platform Work With?
Accounting practices are migrating to the cloud in droves to take advantage of lower costs and greater scalability, but it's important to remember that moving to a different computing environment can also be disruptive. That's why you need to work with a provider who can help you ease your migration woes by working with your current infrastructure to improve it rather than starting anew. For example, if your practice uses industry-leading software like MYOB, Reckon APS or Quickbooks, you'll want to choose a vendor who can accommodate those solutions. In other words, you'll want a solution that already includes integrated applications to support day-to-day accounting operations, such as the ability to manage client relationships, expenses and track employee time.
#3. How Do You Handle Customer Support Requests?
When evaluating potential cloud providers, one of the most important concerns will be customer support. This is also something that should be addressed in detail in the provider's service level agreement (SLA). When working with a cloud provider, you need to have a support team at your disposal that you can depend on, preferably one with a 24/7 call centre right here in Australia. After all, you can hardly have your team struggling with IT issues when they're already working overtime on things like month-end closings! Furthermore, industry knowledge is critical when handling support requests to help ensure that any issues are resolved promptly.
#4. What Is Your Service Availability and Uptime?
Your SLA should also guarantee a minimum service availability and uptime, as well as what you need to do if you encounter an issue. Cloud vendors typically measure their uptimes in nines after a decimal point. For example, an uptime of 99.9% means a monthly downtime of just under 44 minutes. If you're running a busy and rapidly growing accounting firm, even this apparently small amount of downtime might be too much for certain services. That's why you need to make sure your provider can, if necessary, prioritize your systems accordingly.
#5. Where Will You Host My Data?
A common concern that business leaders have when building a cloud-migration strategy is where their data will actually end up. Many public cloud providers, for example, host customer data in data centres all over the world, which may present a problem when it comes to gauging the risks and benefits pertaining to security and compliance. Ensure that any potential host can provide complete visibility into their data-storage practices. Ideally, you'll want to keep your data hosted desktop solutions in an ISO-certified data center that's compliant with local regulations. Finally, remember that reliable hosting companies always have redundant data centers in place so that, if one location goes offline, your practice doesn't end up having to pay the price of unexpected downtime.
#6. What Is Your Disaster Recovery Process?
Moving your systems and data to the cloud is already a significant step towards implementing a better business-continuity strategy, but it doesn't stop there. For a start, accounting practices in Australia are required by law to retain their records for at least seven years. However, many practices place all the emphasis on backup, without thinking too much about the restore process as well. That's why you'll also want to ask your potential provider where your backups will be stored and how long it would take to restore your systems after a disaster. Not only does the law require you to maintain archives of your records; they also need to be readily accessible. To keep your accounting records safe, you should consider disaster recovery a core component of the cloud-migration process.
#7. How Secure Will My Data Be in the Cloud?
Many business leaders assume that the cloud is inherently less secure than in-house systems, but that's a myth. In reality, a dependable host should have reached an economy of scale that allows them to offer the most cutting-edge security measures in the industry. That's something that no small accounting firm without its own IT department can possibly hope to achieve. Nonetheless, you'll still want to ask your provider which physical, technical and administrative measures they have in place to prevent unauthorized access and malware.
#8. Are You an Authorized Hosting Partner for Reckon APS and MYOB etc?
Industry-leading practice management solutions like Reckon APS and MYOB are pretty picky about which companies they endorse to host their software. That's why they offer cloud partner programmes complete with rigorous certification processes. By ensuring that you're dealing with an authorized partner, you'll be working with a vendor who has a proven track record of providing quality services that are subject to strict standards.
As with any major business transformation, migrating to the cloud is a multifaceted process that requires careful planning and preparation. While the benefits of moving to the cloud are indisputable, it's important to remember that a lot of providers simply won't be able to meet your demands. By asking the right questions, you'll be better able to determine whether a provider will make a dependable business partner in the long run.
The OneSpace solution is built around the specific needs of accounting practices to provide a complete hosted platform for all your business technology needs. If you're ready to transform your business for the better, then contact us for a demo today!


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We're excited to announce a new partnership with Calgary's iconic Commonwealth Bar & Stage. The venue is a standout in Western Canada – its commitment to culture, music, and fostering a creative scene is something we're excited to be a part of.
We're stoked to work with Pete Emes, Mike Grimes, and the incredible team they've put together as Commonwealth continues to showcase only the best DJs and upcoming artists, along with providing an exceptional guest experience. We feel very lucky to be given the chance to grow with this legendary spot – truly an uncommon bar for common people. Welcome to the Blueprint family @commonwealthyyc!


Tien Lei overcame a severe coldness with a 26-point, 15-rebounds and 4-blocks performance as Dacin upset Yulon, 81-76, last night(Jan. 24). Dacin won its six straight, clinching the first-place and a place in the finals.
With Chen Hsin-an serving his third and final of his three-game suspension, Yulon never took the lead in the last three quarters. Yulon made only two three-pointers in the game, compared to Dacin's 10, and was pounded on the boards, trailing 25-44 in that department.
Jutai Tech also overcame a 16-point first quarter deficit to a 84-80 come-from-behind victory over Taiwan Beer, 84-80. Yang Yu-ming had 22 points. Lin Che-wei surprised with a 15-point, 13-rebounds effort.


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Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee Series, 0899: Seeking a professional engineering degree. The curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
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Paris has her fair share of gardens, all of which I found unbelievably beautiful. But if you ever get the chance to visit Tokyo, you need to see Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, which is unlike the Paris gardens but is equally—if not more—breathtaking.
It might possibly be the greenest garden I've ever been to—perhaps it is appropriate to say the park is groomed nature at its best. There are creeks, little lakes and all these incredible bonsai-like trees... The autumnal colours of leaves just enhanced the beauty of the park even more.
Have any of you been to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden? If you have, did you love it as much as I did?
In retrospect, if I had known the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden was this beautiful—just serene and so dreamy—I probably would have dressed a little bit differently. I would have dressed less casually, probably, and maybe not have my varsity jacket and patch jeans on. I definitely felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb amongst all the green and atmosphere of serenity of the garden.
Gotemba Premium Outlets is honestly the most beautiful outlet branch I've ever been to, with all its green surroundings and the Mount Fuji as its majestic backdrop.
It was a sunny, sunny day but the cold—girl, let me tell you, the cold was no joke. Especially for me, who would take a hot and humid 33-degree-Celcius day over a cold, dry day of 7 degrees any day. Thankfully I had my fuzzy zebra cardigan to keep me warm and cosy!
Gotemba Premium Outlets (GPO) is the sister to Johor Premium Outlets (JPO) in Malaysia. The deals in JPO weren't all that impressive, so all I bought on my trip there were some Levi's. I thought GPO might be similar to JPO in terms of deals but then again the store listings at Gotemba is so much more impressive. I was excited but still didn't get my hopes up.
I would advice you get on the direct service bus travel to GPO as opposed to switching trains and taking the shuttle bus. Direct journey is always more convenient; plus, you're given some discount coupons as well. The only downside might be the schedule you have to adhere to.
For more details on the ticket for direct service, you can visit this page.
Traffic in Tokyo can get pretty bad so we arrived half an hour later than the ETA, but we still had about 5-6 hours of shopping time. I had asked Shah before going, "How are we supposed to shop for six long hours?" Obviously I was majorly kidding myself, though I didn't realise it at the time; we actually didn't have enough time to visit all the "priority stores" we had circled on the outlet's map. And that's only the "priority stores"!
It was almost chaotic. My number one and two priorities were Chloé and Prada, two stores that happened to be on opposing ends so we were walking up and down and left and right in GPO instead of strolling casually from store to the next-door store like how we usually do when we're in outlets. I didn't have the time to visit Alexander Wang, Barneys New York, Puma, Levi's and so many other brands!
It is worth noting that most of the things being sold, if not all, are not from recent seasons.
We came away with lots of goodies, to my surprise; I got myself two handbags and five (seriously, 5) pairs of shoes, and Shah got a bunch of shoes as well.
Even though I think La Vallee Vilage and Bicester Village are superior to GPO, I really, really, REALLY want to go back there and take the time not only to peruse through everything in every store, but to also enjoy the beauty that surrounded us—and maybe sip on hot chocolate while facing Mt Fuji. Gotemba is really just the prettiest outlet ever!
We did manage to snap some photos in between the speed-walking but I felt like there is so much more to be done and to be enjoyed in Gotemba (OK, that's just code for 'so much more shopping to do').
Like I mentioned, even though the direct bus journey to GPO is the most convenient way of travelling there, you might also miss out on the chance to absorb the experience fully what with the time constraint. I myself can't decide how to travel there the next time I get the chance.
Have any of you been to Gotemba Premium Outlets? If you have, tell me about your best buy there!
There's a part of me that's still going, "Wait. A. Minute. I'm in Japan? Really? Really?". It's a very familiar sentiment because I had experienced the exact same thing when I arrived in Paris in October 2012.
I felt out of place at first, seeing the local people walking around and thinking how I look nothing like them, with me in my hijab and in the way I dress. But then I'm six days in in Tokyo and I have the same feeling as I had a week after settling in Paris: I already feel at home.
It's truly a privilege, to be able to visit different parts of the world. Trust me, we had no idea that Shah's job would take him to places like it has; travelling for his work is the icing on the cake, and for him to be able to bring me along is the chocolate-covered cherry on top of the icing of the cake. This is something that we're incredibly grateful for, and we try to remember to be thankful each and every day.
First Paris + Europe, and now I'm in one of the most fashionable cities in Asia—if not the most fashionable city (is that the wrath of K-Pop enthusiasts I feel? Scarily chilly...).
Shah and I took a train to Shibuya, walked around aimlessly for the fun of it and strolled into these brightly-lit streets. We can't read or speak Japanese so it is entirely possible for us to walk into a dodgy part of Tokyo, but I'm guessing it's always OK to trust where the crowd goes (right? Um , is it OK, right?).
I have a love-hate relationship with this top. When I saw it on the rack in Pull & Bear, I was like, "OMG must-have!".
But I think that's exactly it: this top looks good on the rack, and it looks at home in my closet. But when I put it on, I think, "Why in the world did I even buy this top?".
How did that happen? I'm wondering the same thing myself, to be honest—it was all a hasty blur.
I was just chilling and relaxing as usual on late Friday afternoon (a homemaker's privilege) when Shah called me to announce, "We're going to Japan next week. OK?".
And now here I am, in my teeny tiny Japanese apartment, blogging.
Is this photo "Japanese" enough?
I think I'll forever be in love with kimono cardigans, like this tulips print piece from H&M Conscious Collection.
Is Your One Eyebrow Better Than The Other?
There's a famous adage in eyebrow makeup that goes something like this: "Eyebrows are sisters, not twins."
And then there's the lesser known: "Sisters? Mine are more like distant cousins."
When I started to seriously dabble in makeup about four years ago, I didn't pay much attention to the brow department. But then the big, bold eyebrows phenomenon made a grand entrance and "natural eyebrows" became fashionable, which made me go, "Dang, I need to learn to do my eyebrows now."
That was when I fully realised that my eyebrows are like two separate entities.
Dramatic exaggerations aside, my eyebrows are definitely not twins. My right eyebrow used to be my favourite (is it weird to have a favourite brow?) but somehow, throughout the course of my makeup-awareness years that were filled with eyebrow-grooming sessions, my left eyebrow has become the better-looking eyebrow. No matter how many hours I clocked in for my eyebrows, I can't make my them grow the way I want to—that is, for the hairs to grow in the same spot and in the same direction. They just don't want to play twinsies.
The best solution, therefore, is to draw them in. Sure, I could just comb them up a little and leave them be but there's no satisfaction like catching your reflection in a mirror or a reflective glass and seeing your eyebrows behaving beautifully, is there?
What I do: I would line the shape of the "inferior" brow (in my case, the right one) using MAC eyebrow pencil in Spiked, all the while trying my best to mimic the shape of the better eyebrow (the left one); I find that the arch on my left eyebrow is higher and is in a better position than the right's arch (I'm getting serious, guys) so I try to copy that arch onto my right eyebrow. Then all that's left to do is to fill it in.
When I'm satisfied, I'd just move on to my better brow.
The whole point of my post is actually this: since my left eyebrow is more willing to compromise than the right one, I always draw the right one first - deal with the difficult side first!
It's like doing cat-eye liners; say you've drawn a perfect flicked line on the right lid. You're like, "OK, one done, one to go!", so you start drawing the left liner. OK, you're done—but wait a minute, is the left one thicker than the right one? Oh, right, now let's just make the right one a liiiiitle bit thicker... OK. Oh no, is the right one now more flicked than the left? Now you have to fix your left flick.
And then it becomes a cycle, and the next thing you know, you have two black caterpillars on your lids and you're like "I can't go out of the house looking like that" so you wipe them off with a makeup wipe (effectively wiping off some foundation and undereye concealer) and you have to start the process all over again.
How. Very. Annoying. Am I right or am I right?
I'm so much better at drawing a line on my right lid, so starting with my left lid - the more difficult side - would save time and energy; I'd just copy the shape of the left liner onto my right lid.
I apply this cat-eye liner concept to my eyebrows and so far it's going well. Eyebrows for me are like cat-eye liners: time-consuming and never perfectly done.
But I try. I TRY.
I used to love waking up for breakfast but ever since I became a homemaker, a brunch feels more suitable somehow; the two-in-one meal just works better for me. My brunch usually resembles a breakfast more than a lunch but I can't be skipping my portion of vegetables too often either (reeeaaally not a fan of veggie for brekkie).
So when I find a precious recipe like this hash that's made of sautéed button mushrooms and brussels sprout, topped with a sunny side up egg, I intend to stick with it as long as I can and hope I never ever ever get bored of it.
The Picnic Table by Simple Sandwiches has officially launched!
Simply Sandwiches' famous sandwiches, of course!
Simply Sandwiches is the brainchild of Shaheera Djafar and Sharin Sharif, who met back in Sydney in 2007. They bonded over their love for food and started to roam around the city together with their friends, visiting the many amazing cafes and restaurants there.
Upon coming back to Malaysia, they realised that healthy wholesome food isn't as widely available and reachable as back in Australia (the easiest food here is always the greasiest and the unhealthiest, isn't it?). So, by vowing to make some much needed changes—combined with lots of hard, earnest work and some serious dedication—Simply Sandwiches was then birthed.
It started out as a food-delivery business back in 2011 with them delivering their healthy yet super delicious sandwiches to the lucky people of Klang Valley, and when I said "healthy yet super delicious", it honestly isn't false advertising; Simply Sandwiches pretty much has a cult following already.
My personal favourites are their Garlic Butter Prawn Sandwich and Beef Salami Sandwich (note to self: Never again blog about succulent food on an empty stomach).
Say hello to the co-founders!
Simply Sandwiches really does use the best of the best; their wholemeal seeded bread is the cream of the bread crop, their salads and tomatoes are always fresh and crunchy, and their sauce? Well, it's a secret sauce, and the fact that they use this secret sauce makes the sandwiches taste even better, somehow (tip: It tastes like an elevated version of mayo, so at least we all know there's mayo in it...I think).
Fast forward three years later and they've finally made another one of their dreams come true: to open their very own cafe. It's not just any cafe, too; it's probably the first cafe in Malaysia to have an indoor picnic concept. I love how cosy the cafe feels, with their pretty wooden tables and chairs, with its bright cerulean wall (I'm a sucker for strong rich colours) and their seriously comfy "grass". You can choose to lounge at one of the tables or make yourself at home on a picnic mat.
To sum up, everything about the cafe is Instagrammable.
It's entirely possible to cross into napping territory when hanging out there, especially when you've filled up your tummy with all the scrumptious offerings of The Picnic Table.
The Picnic Table is really not just a feast for the eyes; the food really is the best part about the cafe, because that's what a proper cafe is all about, innit?
Aside from their selection of sandwiches (they have a total of 12 flavours, including a sweet one, Banana Peanut Butter with salted caramel—seriously, getting hungrier by the second), you can also get your hands on pasta dishes such as Spaghetti & Meatballs (I devoured this during the launch, mmmmm) and Grilled Shrimp Pesto Pasta. Look out for their Wild Mushroom Bruschetta and Mushroom Soup with Garlic bread as well.
I rarely end a meal without dessert and thankfully, The Picnic Table have sourced the best desserts into their cafe (salted caramel brownies, anyone?).
The Picnic Table had a successful launch—it was such a party! The cafe was packed with media reps, food bloggers and close family and friends of Simply Sandwiches' team.
What's a party without some entertainment?
The driving forces behind Simply Sandwiches: Shaheera, Sharin and Shazlin. Simply Sandwiches is all about the S!
You could even rent out The Picnic Table for private parties or events, with special packages and services by them.
For more info, Whatsapp or call them at these numbers: 017-6862076 or 017-2070407, or shoot them an email at simplysandwiches4u@gmail.com.
You guys really really REALLY have to come over to The Picnic Table and experience the fun and tasty goodness yourself!
Look for the bright blue-green shop (or the shade I call cerulean) behind Loudspeaker!
We might just meet there, who knows?
Special thanks to Hazrina Aris, my photographer of the day!


Monitoring birds is one of the best ways to review the health of the ecosystem your group is working on. Bird monitoring can be recorded periodically, for example, once or twice per season. This can be done by simply recording which species are seen or heard during an hour while remaining in the same place. Another, more robust, method is the 5 minute bird count. This is the most widely-used method. It is simple and effective for recording species presence/absence and abundance at sites. It is important to ensure that everyone participating in this is aware of the correct methods (which are described in full on the Department of Conservation website).
Website to find information about birds in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Birds Online website was created by Te Papa, the Ornithological Society of NZ and DOC. It is a searchable encyclopaedia of New Zealand birds.
You can find detailed information about all 457 species of New Zealand birds, both living and extinct. The database is searchable by name, conservation status, and geographical distribution.
Explore the site to read expert-written texts, listen to sound files of bird calls, and browse more than 6,500 photographs (most of which are not available elsewhere).
iNaturalist NZ is a quick way to get identifications of any organism through the add observations, photo upload and 'ID Please' facility.


Performers for Peace (P4P) develops and performs short pieces of street theatre to support the activism of WILPF, with the support of our director/dramaturg Anna Yen.
Most recently, we developed a new production Listen – Give Racism the Flick! which continues the tradition of opposition to racism which WILPF Australia has had since its earliest days. See YouTube video here.
From its earliest days WILPF did what it could to support societies formed to support Australian Aborigines (and more recently has also actively promoted tolerance and understanding towards people who seek asylum in Australia). Among the workers in this cause prior to World War 2, the names of two WILPF members stand out: Miss Helen Baillie and Miss Amy Brown.
When the Queensland Branch of WILPF re-formed in 1963, the initiator of the Branch was an American woman, Bettye Ruth Kay, who had been a WILPF member in the USA and involved in the civil rights movement in that country.
This latest piece is dedicated to Bettye Ruth and all our WILPF foremothers who stood for the dignity of all others.


"A major industrial and commericial road"
Memorial Drive use to be a wonderful road full of the best restaurants and shopping available for Decatur and Stone Mountian back in the 70's. There was a mass exodus of white working class families beginning in the 80's that left shops and restaurants along the road in an economic crises. Many shops and comerical enterprises still remain in the area, but the major chains and car dealerships have closed. It is sad to see how run down this part of Atlanta has become. The Dekalb Prison is located just off 285 here. Decalb government offices along with a voting precinct can be found on this road.


Wire-Wound Rotor (Wound-Rotor Motor or just Wound Rotor).
As compared to a squirrel-cage rotor of an electric motor in which aluminum is cast over a steel rotor frame in a mold, the armature circuit of this rotor consists of preformed wraps of insulated wire (windings) similar to the field windings in the stator assembly of a 3-phase AC induction motor. The ends of the windings in this type of rotor are brought out of the motor assembly through slip rings for connection to variable external resistances (resistive load bank).
It states that power in an electrical circuit depends on the amount of the resistance and the amount of current.
Specialized series-parallel circuit used in precision measurement.


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We had the pleasure of hosting our Thursday Face and Figure Drawing class for their exhibition: Reflections 2018. Taught by Shannon, these artists were able to enhance their live model drawing abilities. Some works may still be available for purchase. Please contact us, or visit us, to inquire about purchasing.
As a way of celebrating the end of the new term, and the amazing work our members had done over the course of Term 1 2018, Toi Ora hosted an End of Term Soiree, full of performances and works by other members.
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WSGI middleware for development purpose. Everytime a CSS file has requested it finds a matched Sass/SCSS source file and then compiled it into CSS.
In most cases you could be aware of syntax error by refreshing your working document because it will removes all other styles and leaves only a red text.
It logs syntax errors if exist during compilation to sassutils.wsgi.SassMiddleware logger with level ERROR.
Changed in version 0.4.0: It creates also source map files with filenames followed by .map suffix.
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Q: Parsing unordered sequence with parsing expression grammar Is there a (simple) way, within a parsing expression grammar (PEG), to express an "unordered sequence"? A rule such as
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requires A, B and C to match in order. A rule such as
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allows them to match in any order (which is what we want) but it is cumbersome and inapplicable in practice with more terms in the sequence.
Is the only solution to use a syntactically looser rule such as
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and semantically check that each rule matches only once?
The fact that, e.g., Relax NG Compact Syntax has an "unordered list" operator to parse XML make me hint that there is no obvious solution.
Last question: do you think the addition of such an operator would bring ambiguity to PEG?

A: Grammar rules express precisely the sequence of forms that you want, regardless of parsing engine (e.g., PEG, LALR, LL(k), ...) that you choose.
The only way to express that you want all possible sequences of just of something using BNF rules is the big ugly rule you proposed.
The standard solution is to simply define:
rule <- (A | B | C)*

(or whatever syntax your parser generator accepts for lists)  and semantically count that only 3 forms are provided and they are unique.
Often people building parser generators add special  "extended BNF" notations to let them describe special circumstances; you gave an example use {3} as special syntax implying that you only wanted "3 of" under the assumption the parser generator accepts this notation and does the appropriate enforcement.   One can imagine an extension notation {unique} to let you describe your situation.  I've never seen a parser generator that implemented that idea.

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Q: Why is the unit circle not homeomorphic to the closed unit disk? I know that the unit circle = $\{(x,y): x^2+y^2 =1\}$ is not homeomorphic to the closed unit disk = $\{(x,y): x^2+y^2 \leq 1\}$, but I'm not sure how to prove it. I've tried with arguments with cut-points and with (path)connectedness, but still not getting a good argument. Any help?

A: If you remove two points from the circle, it becomes disconnected.
The disk on the other hand remains connected after such removal. To see the latter observe that there are infintely many pairwise disjoint (apart from the ends) paths between any two points of the disk, and removing finitely many poitns can only destroy finitely many of them.

A: The unit disk $B=\{x^2+y^2\leq1\}$ has fundamental group $\pi_1(B)=\{0\}$, while the circle $S^1=\{x^2+y^2=1\}$ has fundamental group $\pi_1(S^1)=\Bbb Z$. And a necessary condition for two topological spaces to be homeomorphic is that they have the same fundamental group (or better isomorphic groups).

A: Any open cover of the circle has a refinement such that the intersection of any three distinct sets is empty. But there is an open cover of the disc that admits no such refinement:


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2. Creates product trial opportunity. If your seasonal packaging is engaging and catches consumer attention, it can stimulate purchase therefore increasing the potential for consumers to experience your product. Seasonal packaging can provide marketers the opportunity to turn one time buyers into brand loyal customers and can lead to purchase of other products within your product lines, introduce new products, flavors or features as well as to showcase existing products.
3. Advances brand loyalty. Well–executed packaging provides the opportunity to retell and expand upon your brand story by associating your brand with the happy memories that consumers hold dear about the holidays. It is critical that your seasonal or holiday packaging align with your brand image and message – it should always enhance your brand in the mind of the consumer, and should differentiate your package in the highly competitive holiday environment.
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<?php

namespace SitePoint\Container\Test;

use SitePoint\Container\Container;
use SitePoint\Container\Reference\ParameterReference;
use SitePoint\Container\Reference\ServiceReference;

class ContainerTest extends \PHPUnit_Framework_TestCase
{
    public function testParameters()
    {
        $parameters = [
            'hello' => 'world',
            'first' => [
                'second' => 'foo',
                'third' => [
                    'fourth' => 'bar',
                ],
            ],
        ];

        $container = new Container([], $parameters);

        // Basic test
        $this->assertEquals('world', $container->getParameter('hello'));

        // Layered test
        $this->assertEquals('foo', $container->getParameter('first.second'));
        $this->assertEquals('bar', $container->getParameter('first.third.fourth'));
    }

    public function testContainer()
    {
        // Service definitions
        $services = [
            'service' => [
                'class' => MockService::class,
                'arguments' => [
                    new ServiceReference('dependency'),
                    'foo',
                ],
                'calls' => [
                    [
                        'method' => 'setProperty',
                        'arguments' => [
                            new ParameterReference('group.param')
                        ]
                    ]
                ]
            ],
            'dependency' => [
                'class' => MockDependency::class,
                'arguments' => [
                    new ParameterReference('group.param'),
                ],
            ],
        ];

        // Parameter definitions
        $parameters = [
            'group' => [
                'param' => 'bar',
            ],
        ];

        // Create container
        $container = new Container($services, $parameters);

        // Check retrieval of service
        $service = $container->get('service');
        $this->assertInstanceOf(MockService::class, $service);

        // Check retrieval of dependency
        $dependency = $container->get('dependency');
        $this->assertInstanceOf(MockDependency::class, $dependency);

        // Check that the dependency has been reused
        $this->assertSame($dependency, $service->getDependency());

        // Check the retrieval of container parameters
        $this->assertTrue($container->hasParameter('group.param'));
        $this->assertFalse($container->hasParameter('foo.bar'));

        // Check the parameters have been loaded correctly
        $this->assertEquals('foo', $service->getParameter());
        $this->assertEquals('bar', $dependency->getParameter());

        // Check the service calls have initialized
        $this->assertEquals('bar', $service->getProperty());
    }

    // ERROR TESTING

    /**
     * @expectedException SitePoint\Container\Exception\ServiceNotFoundException
     */
    public function testServiceNotFound()
    {
        $container = new Container();
        $container->get('foo');
    }

    /**
     * @expectedException SitePoint\Container\Exception\ParameterNotFoundException
     */
    public function testParameterNotFound()
    {
        $container = new Container();
        $container->getParameter('foo');
    }

    /**
     * @expectedException        SitePoint\Container\Exception\ContainerException
     * @expectedExceptionMessage must be an array containing a 'class' key
     */
    public function testBadServiceEntry()
    {
        $container = new Container(['foo' => 'bar']);
        $container->get('foo');
    }

    /**
     * @expectedException        SitePoint\Container\Exception\ContainerException
     * @expectedExceptionMessage class does not exist
     */
    public function testInvalidClassPath()
    {
        $container = new Container(['foo' => ['class' => 'LALALALALALA']]);
        $container->get('foo');
    }

    /**
     * @expectedException        SitePoint\Container\Exception\ContainerException
     * @expectedExceptionMessage circular reference
     */
    public function testCircularReference()
    {
        $container = new Container([
            'foo' => [
                'class' => MockService::class,
                'arguments' => [
                    new ServiceReference('bar'),
                ],
            ],
            'bar' => [
                'class' => MockService::class,
                'arguments' => [
                    new ServiceReference('foo'),
                ],
            ],
        ]);

        $container->get('foo');
    }

    /**
     * @expectedException        SitePoint\Container\Exception\ContainerException
     * @expectedExceptionMessage service calls must be arrays containing a 'method' key
     */
    public function testNoMethod()
    {
        $container = new Container([
            'foo' => [
                'class' => MockDependency::class,
                'arguments' => [
                    'foo',
                ],
                'calls' => [
                    [ 'foo' ],
                ],
            ],
        ]);

        $container->get('foo');
    }

    /**
     * @expectedException        SitePoint\Container\Exception\ContainerException
     * @expectedExceptionMessage call to uncallable method
     */
    public function testUncallableMethod()
    {
        $container = new Container([
            'foo' => [
                'class' => MockDependency::class,
                'arguments' => [
                    'foo',
                ],
                'calls' => [
                    [ 'method' => 'LALALALALA' ],
                ],
            ],
        ]);

        $container->get('foo');
    }
}

// Mock classes for testing

class MockService
{
    private $dependency;
    private $parameter;
    private $property;

    public function __construct(MockDependency $dependency, $parameter)
    {
        $this->dependency = $dependency;
        $this->parameter  = $parameter;
    }

    public function getDependency()
    {
        return $this->dependency;
    }

    public function getParameter()
    {
        return $this->parameter;
    }

    public function setProperty($value)
    {
        $this->property = $value;
    }

    public function getProperty()
    {
        return $this->property;
    }
}

class MockDependency
{
    private $parameter;

    public function __construct($parameter)
    {
        $this->parameter = $parameter;
    }

    public function getParameter()
    {
        return $this->parameter;
    }
}


I was recently sent the book Dinosaurs on the Move through the Left to Write Book Club to check out. My boys are want into dinos so they were psyched to check it out. The pictures in the book are really beautiful, they have pictures that are in color and ones that the kids can color in. My boys were a little slow to warm up to the activity because of all the cutting. Once I did one with them, they spent the whole afternoon cutting the dinosaurs out and putting them together with the brads. They then decided to have a dinosaur zoo and made a whole scene with the dinosaurs and the name plates. I really loved that these figures inspired creativity and cooperation between my kids (ages 5 and 7). The figures were pretty easy to put together. I liked that ABC's on the back, it made it easier for my 5 year old who does not read to get his dino together. I bought small brads, I wished I had bigger ones so I could have just hole punched the dinos and they could have put the whole thing together themselves. I must admit, I was just as happy to color, cut and assemble as my kids were. There was something very therapeutic about coloring in the pictures. Guess we really are never to old to color! My 2 year old sat with us and colored also so it ended up being a fun activity for all of us. I am excited to hear how other book club members liked the other book in the series so I can decide if I am going to get the other one. My boys now have all the dinosaurs in a folder and do take them out and play with them. They have held up pretty well considering they are paper. I don't usually buy books like this because I feel like I end up throwing the stuff away. These kind of reminded me of the paper dolls that I had when I was little. They are something that you can end up playing with over and over again.
This is a craft book and involves lots of cutting! :D When we first started with the ancient history books, my boys used to cut off hands, heads, and other limbs, (they were really upset when they accidentally cut off a sword!) but we would just tape them back together and off they went! They were 6 then... now they are 9 and continue to play with them (and the dinosaurs).
We are hoping to come out with Famous Figures of the American Revolution, and Famous Figures of Medieval Times in 2011.


An applicant has withdrawn plans to expand a holiday park near Scarborough to include 126 new caravans after concerns were raised over the potential disruption to a group of St Bernard dogs living nearby.
Parkdean Resorts at Cayton Bay Holiday Park had applied to Scarborough Council for the new holiday lodges but had not bargained for the impact on a nearby dog breeding kennel.
The area of land South West of Mill Lane in Cayton borders a property, Alma Farm Cottage, which is used as a home for more than a dozen St Bernards.
Ahead of a scheduled meeting of Scarborough Council's planning and development committee today the authority's planning officers had recommended the scheme for refusal due to the impact it would have on the dogs.
Now, Parkdean Resorts has withdrawn the application, meaning it will not be discussed by councillors.
The officer's report to councillors laid out the reasons why they thought the scheme would not work.
It said: "Officers have visited the immediate neighbouring property (Alma Farm Cottage) and it has become apparent that there is an issue of fundamental incompatibility between the proposal and the established use at this property.
"This property is used for the kennelling and breeding of St Bernard dogs. There are 12 kennels on the site, and 16 dogs resident at this point. It is clear that this use has been ongoing for many years at an intensity of at least that now apparent.
Officers also had concerns over flood water drainage on the land.


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Steam Summer Sale 2022 kicks off this week
Valve has announced that Steam Summer Sale 2022 is just days away.
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Steam is known for its sales that slash prices on numerous video games across the indie and AAA world. Arguably the most renowned event in all of Steam is the Steam Summer Sale, and it's unsurprisingly returning once again this year. Valve has officially announced Steam Summer Sale 2022, as well as its start date.
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Core Keeper was shown in the trailer for the Steam Summer Sale.
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ADVICE I need a membrane or cover to stop ALL new growth?
I am going to strim/kill of an area of brambles, weeds, horsetail. It is around 60m2.
I have a 5l tub of Rosate 360 which i'm going to mix 50ml/L as use a 10 litre (i've used a mates cheapy 20l backpack sprayer and it was rubbish, was easier to carry and then to heavy).
Once it is killed off i want to cover it so NO light gets through and no growth.
I am pretty sure my builders supply does a 'black sheet' in 4m lengths BUT it is not water permeable and is only £1.50 per liner metre (4mx1).
Which should i use guys?? Will be down until next year when i plan to lay sandstone.
I think the sandstone is pretty impervious to light.
Afraid I can't think of a membrane that will control horsetail and brambles (horsetail will force its way through tarmac) ... or a weed killer that will be effective following just one application.
I have heard that liming the soil will weaken horsetail and certainly it doesn't grow around here where we garden on chalk.
You will need to treat the area more than once for the brambles, as for the horsetail you will only weaken it. I would use heavy duty plastic the stuff builders use before they lay concrete floors, lift it after a month or so and retreat with weed killer if necessary.
To eradicate this lot will be a long process and I would not cover it with any stone or bark any time to soon.
After your sure everything is dead then a couple of layers of permeable membrane and two or three inches of stone hard packed down will probable work but no guarantees.
You can put down DPM sheet or a cheap pond liner, but you need to have something hold it down well, or the wind will get under it and shred it. Some sort of wooden frame maybe, so you can lift it again to reapply the weedkiller.
Or you could sheet it, poor a thick concrete base for the sandstone to go on top of next year and be ready for the brambles and marestail to come up round the edges.
I have been doing some reading and repeated treatment with strong Glyphosate/Bayer stump killer bit fairy liquid to make it adhere MIGHT work after a few months/treatments.
I think i will treat it as many times as i can/until ALL is dead, then cover with DPM pegged down (i'll old welding rods from work..lol) and see how it goes.
When i actually come to lay the sandstone it will be on compacted MOT1 ,then 2 layers thick membrane, then stone dust then perhaps another 2 layers membrane and then slab on a 1.5"-2" full bed concrete.
I have never experienced this horsetail before!!! It's never ending and spreading!!
Over a period of several years I sprayed horsetails with high concentration Roundup (glyphosate) and covered it with weed barrier. After 3 cycles of that the marestail is minimal, but as I said, it took years to get to that stage.
Oh gawd...Look like i'm in for some fun then!!!
I even noticed a few shoots coming out of my block paveway!!!
The stuff is a nightmare!!
I read roots have been found 60ft down in some mine shafts as well.
Plus i know where it has came from/source....It was a tonne of top soil i had 2 years ago from my LBM!!!
Been informed i should of purchased this by a Greenkeeper.