From birthdays to baby showers, reunions to retirement parties, we can help create that one-of-a-kind celebration you and your guests will be talking about for years to come.
Our talented team will work with you to create an event that will surpass your expectations. From the personalized décor to the custom menu by Garces Events, we specialize in making your vision come true. Indoor or outdoor, our venues can accommodate celebrations of all sizes.
Overnight is made easy with our on-site hotel providing 120 spacious guest rooms and suites just a short walk from your celebration.
We offer multiple indoor and outdoor options to create the perfect place to celebrate this special day with friends and family.
For those interested in an indoor venue, our stylish lobby and lounge is a sophisticated setting to mix & mingle prior to dinner in the Marquis Ballroom. If you're thinking of an outdoor affair, the covered Lafayette Terrace boasts beautiful golf course views and is the perfect setting for a reception before entering the grand Lafayette Ballroom.
The Marquis Ballroom offers seating for up to 180 guests with views overlooking the lush landscape and Golf Course.
The Lafayette Ballroom seats up to 300 guests and is located in a secluded section of the property and provides spectacular views.
The American Ballroom offers seating for up to 120 with views overlooking Lafayette Hill.
Garces Events offers a unique approach to global cuisine through the creative vision and direction of renowned James Beard Award winning Chef Jose Garces. Our menus marry time-honored recipes with modern flair, bringing the rich tradition of Latin-inspired hospitality to every event. We work with our clients to create custom menus tailored to fit the needs of our guests.


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It's hell getting old
But happy birthday anyway, John McCain.
By Peter Meinke on Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 5:00 am
Jeanne Meinke
AGE CANNOT WITHER: The poet Stanley Kunitz, who wrote well into his 90s.
I see the milestones dwindling
toward the horizon
and the slow fires trailing
from the abandoned camp-sites ...
—Stanley Kunitz, from "The Layers" (1978)
Once upon a time, in a previous century, our children enjoyed playing a game they called "Mommy and Daddy." Gretchen would putter in the kitchen, banging pots and pans around, while Tim would spin in vague circles, slapping his pockets and saying, "Where's my wallet? Where's my keys?"
I used to give them a fake frown, and ask, "What's so funny about that?" Now, at 75, I find the story comforting: "Look," I say, as I wander through our house patting my pockets, "this doesn't mean I'm old; I've always lost track of them!"
But this is grasping at straws. We've reached that time in life when people regularly abandon us. I could fill this page with the names of friends we've lost in the last few years. Oddly, even the death of acquaintances I didn't know well can upset me. The other day I read in my alumni magazine (Class of '55) of a classmate's passing. We were just casual friends as undergraduates, both drafted upon graduation; we never met again or even corresponded. But here I was, blinking my eyes, remembering his quick steps and sharp elbows when we played basketball, and how he'd start laughing after two beers.
The thought occurs to me that many of the people I'd like at my funeral are already dead.
While neither Jeanne nor I are particularly lugubrious, there's scarcely a town, restaurant, house or even a meal that doesn't elicit a memory pang — how X loved old churches, how Y loved desserts! And even with those who remain, like us, unseasonably chipper, our talk often furls creepily around health, operations and pains. We appear on the tennis courts wrapped in bandages and braces like so many Dunkirk survivors.
Earlier this year, in Bangkok, we were touring through the Jim Thomson House (he founded the silk business in Thailand). As we strolled through his garden, I suddenly toppled into the bushes like a shot deer. I got right up, brushing myself off, embarrassed. At my age it's hard to say if I had a mini-stroke or just forgot to keep standing. It was hypoglycemia, probably: The day was hot, and we were hungry. But things like this happen more and more frequently. The creaky circles in which we spin seem to make us dizzy — several of our friends have been carted from the tennis courts to the hospital. "Dying," said Andy Warhol, "is the most embarrassing thing."
John McCain will turn 72 on August 29, and the best thing about his run for the presidency is the sight of an old man making sense at least half the time (OK, maybe a quarter of the time) — but I like him when he's joking around: He seems to be enjoying the trip. Certainly, the voyage is the thing, not the ending. Columbus must have been happiest just before he discovered "America."
When I was a young teacher at Hamline University, the faculty table in the coffee room was headed by a crusty old rascal named Bob Holliday. On my first day of college teaching, in September 1961, I staggered out of my Composition 101 class and headed for coffee. He looked up and said, "Well, who's this? New blood!" Unfortunately, Jeanne and I had decided that summer to change the pronunciation of "Meinke" from "Mainkey" to "Minekey," and we still weren't used to it. "Hi," I blurted,
"I'm Peter Mainkey — I mean, Minekey!" There was an awkward silence. Holliday looked triumphantly around the room and bellowed, "Jesus Christ, they don't even know their own names any more!"
Over the next five years, there were many more laughs at the coffee table, not all at my expense, but before we left for Florida, he told us that when he turned 80 he wouldn't go out in public anymore. We protested, but he insisted. "In my experience, that's the cut-off — if not before — when people stop making sense and are just boring." A few years later, we called our friends from Hamline, and indeed, Holliday never was seen at school again.
Of course, that can't be right — at least, the cut-off date for each individual must vary. The amazing Stanley Kunitz (1905-2006) kept writing fine poetry into his 90s.
But usually the ending isn't good. I remember Mom and Dad on their deathbeds, confused, resigned, eyes deep in their sockets, focused inward. Jeanne's dad was sitting in a chair the day before he died. "I don't know what's happening," he said. "I've got the woopsies."
Well, enough of this, before I give you the woopsies. Anyway, Jeanne's calling. I think she's calling. My hearing's not what it used to be.
So let the battered old willow
thrash against the windowpanes
and the house timbers creak.
Darling, do you remember
the man you married? Touch me,
remind me who I am.
—Stanley Kunitz, from "Touch Me" (1995)
Peter Meinke believes his most recent collection of poems is The Contracted World.
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Superior Mazda 3 Interior Mods #3 2007 Mazda 3 GT Interior Mods By Dom By Evil-Mm .
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In the spirit of American hospitality, the American Innovation Exhibit is very excited to bring the very first Speakeasy to Clerkenwell Design Week.
Showcasing the flexible capabilities of the Nook Pod, and in the midst of a showcase of the world's most innovative products for the commercial furniture industry, the Speakeasy at the American Exhibit in Project will be serving all day coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks, together with beer and wine in the afternoon.
With thanks to sponsors Intertek and BIFMA, the team invite you to join them for a free coffee, Bloody Mary or Mimosa every morning throughout the show from 10:30 am.
From 2:00 pm daily, they are pleased to invite you to sample a beer from award winning Founders Brewery of Grand Rapids, Michigan USA. Ranked one of the top breweries in the world, their ethos follows: "don't brew beer for the masses. Instead, our beers are crafted for the chosen few, a small cadre of renegades and rebels who enjoy a beer that pushes the limits of what is commonly accepted as taste." Join them to find out whether you agree!
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Barbara Dennerlein - All That Blues - The Enja Heritage Collection: Straight Ahead!
Flying Horse Big Band - Batman Blues - The Bat Swings!
Pucho And His Latin Soul Brothers - Got Myself A Good Man - Jungle Fire!
Brad Mehldau Trio - Great Day - Seymour Reads The Constitution!
Robert Finley - Get It While You Can - Goin' Platinum!
Herman Düne - Black Jack's Vision Theme (Instrumental) - Don't Lie About Me!


Los Angeles-based ADJ Products LLC has acquired Eliminator Lighting in order to broaden its product range.
A well-established brand supplying affordable lighting and effects equipment to the DJ and club market for over 15 years, Eliminator Lighting has an extensive product catalog that includes LED pars, moving heads, and free-standing illuminated letters as well as fog and bubble machines. ADJ dealers will now be able to purchase these products alongside equipment from ADJ Lighting, American Audio, and Avante Audio, allowing for consolidated orders to minimize shipping costs.
Eliminator Lighting's long-serving product manager, Albert Paredes, will stay with the company for continuity of customer service for both existing Eliminator dealers and those who choose to stock the line for the first time now that it is available through ADJ distribution. Paredes has extensive experience in the lighting industry and is no stranger to ADJ, having worked in the company's service department for many years prior to moving to Eliminator.
As well, ADJ Products has said Eliminator is to be re-branded with a new logo. New products will continue to be added to the brand's catalog, continuing its focus on providing affordable lighting and special effect products to event professionals.
Eliminator Lighting will be distributed throughout the United States and Mexico from ADJ USA and ADJ Mexico. PL&P has reached out to SFM, ADJ's Canadian distributor, to find out about Canadian distribution of Eliminator.
For more information, go to www.adj.com.


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Hanomag 2/10, 1927
500ccm, 12PS
Hanomag (Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG) was a German producer of steam locomotives, tractors, trucks and military vehicles. Hanomag first achieved international fame by delivering a large number of steam locomotives to Romania and Bulgaria before WW I.
As the market for stem road vehicles was in decline, they launched the Hanomag 2/10 in 1925, a small economy car that was affordable among the middle class. The car was a 370 kg (816 lb) open two seater with a rear-mounted 500cc single-cylinder water cooled engine. Named Zweisitzer Limousine by the company, its rounded front and rear gained it the nickname Kommissbrot for its resemblance to a loaf of Army bread. 15,775 cars were made in total
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanomag and http://www.lanemotormuseum.org/collection/259-hanomag-2-10-ps-1926
Manufacturer: Hannoversche Maschinenbau, GA
Drivetrain Configuration: Rear engine, rear wheel drive
Engine: 1 cylinder, water cooled, 10hp
Top Speed: 40 miles per hour
Years of Production: 1924-28
Number Produced: 15,775
Original Cost: 2,800 Marks


In light of 2018 being our 10 year anniversary, we are doing something special this year for our customers… Each month we will post about a specific brand that we are highlighting / offering special sales on for that month.
So for February, our brand of the month is Active Autowerke.
If you are unfamiliar with AA, well, I feel sorry for you!
AA is pretty much a household name in any BMW enthusiasts household, especially here in Florida!
They have made waves in the BMW community. Most recently with the purchase & build of their M2! You can check out their build thread on that here!
FREE INSTALLATION ON ANY AA TUNES PURCHASED THROUGH PSI & $100 OFF INSTALLATION OF ANY AA PRODUCTS PURCHASED THROUGH PSI.
Feel free to give us a call with any questions regarding their products & we will be happy to help!
Here's a few shots of some AA products we have installed over the years.


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import expect from 'expect.js';
import { isSystemApiRequest } from '../system_api';

describe('system_api', () => {
  describe('#isSystemApiRequest', () => {
    it ('returns true for a system API HTTP request', () => {
      const mockHapiRequest = {
        headers: {
          'kbn-system-api': true
        }
      };
      expect(isSystemApiRequest(mockHapiRequest)).to.be(true);
    });

    it ('returns false for a non-system API HTTP request', () => {
      const mockHapiRequest = {
        headers: {}
      };
      expect(isSystemApiRequest(mockHapiRequest)).to.be(false);
    });
  });
});

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package main

import (
	"bytes"
	"fmt"
	"os"
	"os/exec"
	"strings"
)

func main() {
	test(" ") // old deprecated syntax
	test("=") // new syntax
}

func test(sep string) {
	// Successful run
	cmd := exec.Command("go", "run", "-ldflags=-X main.tbd"+sep+"hello -X main.overwrite"+sep+"trumped -X main.nosuchsymbol"+sep+"neverseen", "linkx.go")
	var out, errbuf bytes.Buffer
	cmd.Stdout = &out
	cmd.Stderr = &errbuf
	err := cmd.Run()
	if err != nil {
		fmt.Println(errbuf.String())
		fmt.Println(out.String())
		fmt.Println(err)
		os.Exit(1)
	}

	want := "hello\ntrumped\n"
	got := out.String()
	if got != want {
		fmt.Printf("got %q want %q\n", got, want)
		os.Exit(1)
	}

	// Issue 8810
	cmd = exec.Command("go", "run", "-ldflags=-X main.tbd", "linkx.go")
	_, err = cmd.CombinedOutput()
	if err == nil {
		fmt.Println("-X linker flag should not accept keys without values")
		os.Exit(1)
	}

	// Issue 9621
	cmd = exec.Command("go", "run", "-ldflags=-X main.b=false -X main.x=42", "linkx.go")
	outx, err := cmd.CombinedOutput()
	if err == nil {
		fmt.Println("-X linker flag should not overwrite non-strings")
		os.Exit(1)
	}
	outstr := string(outx)
	if !strings.Contains(outstr, "main.b") {
		fmt.Printf("-X linker flag did not diagnose overwrite of main.b\n")
		os.Exit(1)
	}
	if !strings.Contains(outstr, "main.x") {
		fmt.Printf("-X linker flag did not diagnose overwrite of main.x\n")
		os.Exit(1)
	}
}


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Q: Concatenating numbers returns different values The output of my code is showing two different things that don't make sense based on the code. I'll do my best to illustrate since it seems I can't upload pictures from my computer in SO with guided mode...
state      cvmo       unique_code     total
IL         201701      95316          80,162.31
IL         201701      91304          21,315.69
IL         201,701     90035          63,989.21
IL         201701      96735          54,557.76

So you can see that the cvmo column has two different values of 201701 and 201,701 and I'm not sure why. The output I'm getting for the total of IL is about double what it should be so this makes me wonder if the total are getting multiplied by two because of this. Also, each unique_code only is only paired with either 201701 or 201,701.
I have a member table with cvmo taken straight from a database and all are in the form of 201701.
Next, the following code that is used on the total table:
,case when extract(month from svc_from_dt) < 10
        then trim(extract(year from svc_from_dt)) || '0' || trim(extract(month from svc_from_dt))
        else trim(extract(year from svc_from_dt)) || trim(extract(month from svc_from_dt))
        end as cvmo
/*This is also in the form 201701*/

The output above is taken when joining the member table on cvmo and on a unique member key.

A: I can't tell what's wromg, but the calculation to get YYYYMM is way too complicated, use this instead:
to_char(svc_from_dt, 'yyyymm') -- 'YYYYMM' string

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Protenus
Hacking Dominates Breaches, But One Insider Breach Took 14 years to Discover
Kira Caban
July is the first month in 2017 to have hacking incidents outweigh insider breaches to patient data in both frequency and number of affected patient records. While hacking accounted for almost half of total breach incidents this month, the severity and potential damage of insider threats to patient data should not be overlooked, with one incident going undetected for 14 years.
The Protenus Breach Barometer is a monthly snapshot of reported or disclosed breaches impacting the healthcare industry, with data compiled and provided by DataBreaches.net.
Receive our Breach Barometer each month to stay on top of the breaches affecting healthcare.
Findings for July 2017
There were 36 breach incidents first disclosed this month to HHS, the media, or a State's Attorney General. For the 29 incidents for which we had numbers, 575,142 patient records were affected. The largest single incident for which we had numbers involved 300,000 patient records in a ransomware incident. Other incidents may have involved even larger numbers of patient records, but we did not have definite numbers to use in our analyses.
2017 INCIDENTs INVOLVING PHI OR MEDICAL/HEALTH INFORMATION
2017 number of breached patient records
Hacking Incidents Outweigh Insiders
In an unusual turn of events, hacking outweighed insider incidents in both frequency and the number of patient records affected this month. In July, there were 17 hacking incidents, affecting 516,053 patient records, almost 21 times more patient records than breached by insiders. There were 10 hacking incidents in which ransomware was specifically mentioned as the cause of the health data breach. It should be noted that there may be other incidents that are the result of ransomware but reports were unclear. There were five incidents that involved phishing and one incident that involved an extortion demand. There were three other incidents classified as "hacking/IT", but these were included in our report as 'unknown" because they could not be confirmed, affecting 18,063 patient records.
Insiders were responsible for 22.2% of May's total breach incidents (8 incidents). We have numbers for 7 insider incidents, affecting 24,212 patient records. Three of the reported insider incidents were the result of insider-error. We have numbers for two of these incidents, which affected 2,982 patient records. Five of the reported insider incidents were the result of insider-wrongdoing, affecting 21,230 patient records.
It's important to note that there were three reported incidents of physical theft of patient records, and we have numbers for two of those incidents, affecting 5,643 patient records. Six incidents were the result of a third-party or business associate (BA) - there may be more incidents, but not enough information was provided to make a determination since the HHS breach tool has a tendency to underreport incidents involving BA's. We have information on five of these incidents, affecting 28,983 patient records.
TYPES OF INCIDENTS, JULY 2017 HEALTH DATA BREACHES
^INCLUDES INCIDENTS REPORTED TO HHS WHERE THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO CATEGORIZE THE INCIDENT
Types of Entities Disclosing
Of the 36 health data breach incidents in July, 29 of those (80.5%) involved healthcare providers, three incidents involved health plans, and two incidents involved a business associate or third-party. There was one incident involving a fire dispatch center. The incident was classified as hacking, but it has been reported not to involve any PHI. Look to databreaches.net for more updates as they become available. It should be noted that there could be more incidents involving third-parties but there was not enough information for a number of incidents to make that determination.
There were three health data breach incidents that involved paper or film patient records. There may have been more incidents in which paper or film records were involved, but again, some reports were lacking detail that would have enabled that determination.
TYPES OF ENTITIES REPORTING, JULY 2017 HEALTH DATA BREACHES
One Health Data Breach Took 14 Years to Discover
Of the reported incidents for which we have numbers, it took an average of 503 days (median = 79.5 days) for healthcare organizations to discover a breach had occurred. It's important to note that the mean and median are drastically different given the extreme range of the data. Some entities discovered a breach immediately, while one incident went undiscovered for fourteen years, a result of insider wrong-doing. This is by far the longest undetected breach that has been included in any of the Breach Barometer reports. The longevity of this type of insider breach of patient data is extremely worrisome. This breach affected 1,100 patient records and went completely unnoticed until someone called in a complaint. This is a prime example of why healthcare needs to be much more proactive in detecting inappropriate access to patient information. This organization will now face a multitude of costs associated with a breach, an unfortunate event that can now serve as a learning experience for the rest of the industry.
It also took an average of 67.5 days (median = 60 days) from the time a breach was discovered to when it was disclosed, either to HHS, the media or the State's Attorney General. As time to disclose consistently improves, we hope that it's because healthcare organizations are beginning to proactively detect inappropriate access to their patient information, which will ultimately be a critical step in getting ahead of this crisis that is plaguing the industry. The Breach Barometer: Mid Year Review details how the first half of 2017 has affected healthcare. The industry has an opportunity to make sure these trends do not continue through the remainder of the year.
DAYS BETWEEN BREACH AND DISCOVERY, JULY 2017 HEALTH DATA BREACHES
DAYS BETWEEN DISCOVERY AND DISCLOSURE, JULY 2017 HEALTH DATA BREACHES
Breach Incidents By State
23 states are represented in the 36 health data breach incidents. California, Georgia, and Indiana each had three incidents in July, the highest of all states with health data breach incidents. Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Colorado followed closely with the second highest total of two separate health data breach incidents. It should be noted that California routinely has a relatively high number of breach incidents, but this could be due to higher reporting entity and patient volume, and/or more robust reporting.
NUMBER OF HEALTH DATA BREACHES BY STATE, JULY 2017
Hacking and insider threats to patient information continue to remain a significant threat to patient privacy in 2017. Healthcare organizations must continue to improve their security posture and educate their workforce about the ramifications of a breach. A health data breach not only impacts the healthcare organization but also any patients that have had their information inappropriately accessed. Reminders and continued training will hopefully help reduce the overall amount of health data breaches the industry experiences each month. Together as an industry, we can get ahead of the crisis of patient trust that is running rampant within healthcare.
If you'd like to read more about the details pertaining to specific breach incidents, you can find reports on the Databreaches.net website.
Sign-up to be the first to receive our monthly Breach Barometer report to get the latest information on the data breaches affecting healthcare.


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Judge upholds Pike Road fire chief's wrongful termination claim
Kelsey Davis
A federal judge has upheld a wrongful termination claim filed by Pike Road Volunteer Fire Protection Authority's former chief.
Mike Green, the plaintiff, brought charges in April 2015 against the Authority for disability discrimination and against Jane James, one of the Authority's directors, for slander.
U.S. District Judge Harold Albritton dismissed the slander claim.
The complaint stems from a January 2014 incident after Green had a disk replaced in his neck and was taking prescription oxycodone.
Green was off duty staying in a Tallapoosa County hunting lodge and had driven to a local store. When he arrived, it appeared the store was closed. As he was turning around, a Tallapoosa County sheriff's deputy pulled him over and charged him with a DUI.
The DUI charge has since been dismissed.
According to the complaint, James and Jack Jackson, another director, asked Green to resign after he was charged with the DUI, stating that this was not Green's first offense.
He refused, and in his complaint referred to these allegations as slander.
Former Pike Road fire chief sues for wrongful termination
Then, in April 2014, the defendants held an open meeting to discuss Green's future, which was attended by members of the public, law enforcement and the fire department.
"At that point, Defendant James again slandered Plaintiff Green by saying the DUI was not Plaintiff's first offense, but instead, a second offense. Defendant James said the first offense was when Plaintiff was 'pumped up on oxycodone and alcohol' at the Bridlebrook Station,'" the complaint reads.
However, Albritton's order stated in April 2012, Green was prescribed Oxycodone as a result of his neck surgery.
"Shortly after the surgery, a meeting was called at one of the fire stations to discuss a sexual harassment complaint. Green was told he did not have to attend the meeting, but he attended it. He took his prescription medicine and drank alcohol before the meeting," the opinion states.
At that meeting, two of the three board members voted to terminate Green, citing the bad publicity his DUI charge was causing the department.
"I did not see a termination coming. I admit that it was a mistake that I even put myself in that position. I still am adamantly against the statements that I was driving under the influence," Green said in a previous news conference.
Green is seeking damages he has accumulated along the way.
He worked for the Montgomery Fire Department for 23 years before retiring as Assistant Fire Chief in 2007. Before he retired, he began volunteering in 1996 for the Pike Road Fire Protection Authority, eventually rising to its first paid position as chief.


The Unhealthiest Item in Every Fast-Food Chain in the US - 24/7 Wall St.
Americans spend millions of dollars a year eating and drinking at fast food establishments. The biggest chain, in terms of sales, is McDonald's, where people spent more than $36 billion in 2016, followed by Starbucks with nearly $15 billion, and Subway with $11 billion.
These numbers are not surprising, considering that almost 40% of people in the United States eat at a fast food restaurant at least once a day. And adults between 20 and 39 years old are most likely to choose junk food over other options.
Perhaps it's no surprise also that the biggest health issues in the country include obesity, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, all of which are associated with foods that are high in calories, fat, salt, and sugar.
So why is fast food so popular? It's cheap, readily available everywhere, filling, and you don't have to wait long for it.
Many of the least healthy items on fast food menus contain nearly the entire daily recommended intake of calories, sodium, and sugar. The estimated daily calorie need for moderately active adult men is 2,800 and 2,200 for women . The recommended daily limit for salt is 2,300 mg (ideally 1,500 mg), and that of sugar is 25 grams (six teaspoons) for women and 38 grams (nine teaspoons) for men, according to the American Heart Association.
To identify the unhealthiest food at every major fast food chain in the United States, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the nutritional contents of every item on their menus. To compare each item, we created an index of calories, fat, cholesterol, salt, and sugar. Foods with a lot of calories, sodium, sugar, and fat relative to other items offered by the same restaurant received worse scores. Only food items intended for single individuals were considered. McDonald's 40-piece Chicken McNuggets, for example, was excluded.
Click here to read about the unhealthiest item in every fast-food chain in the U.S.


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Rita's franchise review: Seizing the opportunity in Dallas
by Rita's Italian Ice | Nov 22, 2018 | franchise interview, franchise news, Uncategorized | 0 comments
Dallas franchisee Sean Evans missed his favorite East Coast brand, so he decided to open up a few of his own in his new hometown.
Dallas has more sunny days than rainy and more hot days than cold. It's the perfect place for Rita's Italian Ice to have a large presence. But when Sean Evans and his wife moved from the East Coast to Dallas to be closer to family, he couldn't help but notice: "Where in the world is Rita's?"
Now, he and his business partner, a cousin, have signed on to open five shops, with the first location expected to open in early 2019. In this Rita's franchise review, Evans shares his story.
What were you doing before Rita's?
My background has been in retail management. I worked for Foot Locker for 20 years; two of those years I worked my way to store manager, and then eight, almost nine years as a manager. Then I spent 10 years as a district manager. So that's where I kinda got my multi-unit management experience, so to speak. I covered the D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia areas for that company for 10 years, and then we moved to Texas in 2016 to be closer to family.
So, how did you learn about Rita's?
Well, being from the East Coast/Mid-Atlantic states, Rita's is a well-known brand there. So when I got here to Texas I just noticed I didn't see Rita's. I came home one day and I was talking to my wife and I said, "You know what I haven't seen since we've been here for the last five months?" It was around springtime that it kind of hit me. I was like, "I want some Rita's." So we laughed about it and said, "It'd be nice to have one." And we kind of went on with life.
About four months after that my uncle, who already lives here in Dallas, simply asked me a question. He just said, "Hey, if you weren't doing what you're doing, what would you want to do?" And I gave him my observation about Rita's, you know, that I hadn't seen it but that it's a great product I think would do well in Texas. I think you could open them all year round. I mean, we just had an open conversation about it. Then within a day, little did I know that my uncle already knew that I had a cousin who was interested in investing in the opportunity and loved the idea that I had presented. And he just put us together, and we've been walking down this Rita's road ever since.
We then started to inquire with Rita's and learned that Rita's wanted to grow their brand in this part of this country as well. Things started to move forward. So here we are with the rights to five locations.
Warm, sunny days and Rita's Italian Ice are a match made in heaven. That's why our brand is such a good fit for Dallas.
How closely did you look at the direction of the brand and the leadership? You knew as a consumer you loved the product, but what makes Rita's a good investment?
One thing that really stood out was the personal touch that Rita's had once we started to reach out and try to talk to someone. The invited us to tour the headquarters down in Philly. Because for me, Rita's was easy, but for my cousin — he remembered the brand from when he was younger because he grew up in Philly. But he had kinda lost touch with the brand.
So I believe that the approach they had for someone just trying to find out about the opportunity was fantastic. That gave us peace of mind that the relationship was genuine and that they were really invested in the brand having success. That was big for us. That took us from knowing the brand as consumers to experiencing the brand through a different lens.
What are some of the most valuable things they do to support you?
This is our first franchise opportunity, so we're really learning as we go along. Every question we've had, they have answers. It is a good feeling when the landlord represents something or the broker represents something that, with our infant eyes in this arena, we may not know or catch, but then Rita's has been on our side and saying, "Hey, you may want to make sure you take a second look at this."
It's not just about getting your initial fee and here's your location and you're off on your own. At one point, we were doing conference calls every other week. They're very patient, very partnership-driven to make sure that we feel supported as the franchise owners. So that is a very satisfying feeling when you can feel like the corporate side of the franchise is also in your corner and not just trying to take your investment and wish you the best.
Were there any objections or concerns that you had going in that they were able to help you overcome?
One that comes to mind was the decision of doing one unit vs. multiple units. Because again, being first-time franchise owners, and even though we had my background in operations and there's marketing background from the other side, one of the big things that we were deciding on was, do we want to do more than one? Or do we want to just do the one and see what happens? That kind of thing.
But through our partnership and conversations with Rita's, they came up with different scenarios on how it can look if you decide to do multiple units. You know, it wasn't like five at a time and boom there you are. It was more like, do the first one and then space them out six or nine months apart, and then go after the next one.
What would you say draws customers to Rita's? What makes people love it so much?
I think it is the intentionality of how close they can come to your favorite flavor. You know, whatever your taste buds are telling you that this flavor is gonna taste like when you order it, when it comes to you in that cup, it's there.
What's your personal favorite menu item?
For me, it started off as lemon. And then it branched out into blue raspberry. But I'm gonna tell you mango is now my favorite Rita's flavor. And I didn't even know that mango was Rita's leading flavor. It wasn't until I got to Texas that I realized mango was my new favorite.
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Contributors: Alex Garza MD, MPH
Ricin is derived from the castor bean and can be ingested, injected, or aerosolized for inhalation. The CDC has designated ricin as a category B bioterrorism agent. Ricin is less toxic than some other biological agents but is very stable. A similar agent, abrin, derived from rosary peas, is about 25 times more toxic but is less common.
Intoxication occasionally occurs in children and adults who have ingested castor beans or rosary peas or who have chewed castor beans. Person-to-person transmission is not possible.
Extracting the toxin is relatively easy, and Iraq and several terrorist groups are known to have produced ricin. A terrorist attack would be by aerosol release or ingestion.
In 2013, ricin-laced letters were sent by individuals to a handful of public officials at local, state, and national levels.
The mortality rate of ricin is variable and largely route specific; mortality rate would likely be high following a terrorist attack.
Ingestion:
Ricin ingestion is 3 orders of magnitude less toxic compared with other routes. Symptoms begin within 2 hours of ingestion and include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and GI hemorrhaging with bloody vomit and diarrhea. The condition may progress to liver, spleen and kidney failure, hypotension, confusion and drowsiness, seizures, and death.
Ricin intoxication can also occur by inhalation and injection:
Inhalation – The initial symptoms of ricin poisoning begin 4-8 hours after inhalation and include fever, nausea, cough, dyspnea, chest pain, and arthralgia. Ricin poisoning may progress to pulmonary edema, ARDS, and cyanosis. A lethal dose would result in death within 36-72 hours.
Injection – Myonecrosis and lymphoid necrosis may occur at the injection site. Victims may appear to improve for 1-5 days and then progress to liver, spleen, and kidney failure as well as massive hemorrhaging. Death may result from multiple organ failure.
T62.2X4A – Toxic effect of other ingested (parts of) plant(s), undetermined, initial encounter
409617000 – Ricin poisoning
The differential includes other bioterrorist agents with severe gastrointestinal symptomatology such as gastrointestinal anthrax. Gastrointestinal anthrax has symptoms within days of exposure; in contrast, ingested ricin poisoning symptoms occur quickly, within a few hours.


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3% of this provider's 431 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 5%.
34% of this provider's 527 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 36%.
30% of this provider's 527 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 22%.
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Founded in Italy in 1963, Fabio Caviglia opened his first store in Rome's Via Veneto. Today, after more than 40 years in the marketplace, Fabio Caviglia is one of the most respected brands in men's high fashion and reveals its collection of fine merchandise to a discerning clientele. Favio Caviglia creates unique designs that use innovative concepts and ideas and are handcrafted using traditional Italian workmanship. Its sophisticated collections are bound by three fundamental elements: exclusivity, elegance and refinement. Customers can choose from fine quality cotton, linen and silk men shirts, handcrafted silk ties and accessories, cashmere jumpers, sportswear, leather jackets, shoes and belts. All "Made in Italy" for a look of refined luxury.


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Mr. Roger A. Ramsey is Independent Director of the Company. Mr. Ramsey served as Managing Partner of Ramjet Capital Ltd., a private investment firm, from 1999 through January 2013. He served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MedServe, Inc., a privately held medical waste disposal and treatment company, from 2004 through December 2009. He served as Chairman of the Board of Allied Waste Industries, Inc., a waste recycling, transportation and disposal company, from October 1989 through his retirement in December 1998, and Chief Executive Officer of that company from October 1989 through July 1997. From 1960 to 1968, Mr. Ramsey, a certified public accountant, was employed by the international accounting firm of Arthur Andersen LLP. In 1968, Mr. Ramsey co-founded Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc., a waste management company, and served as its Vice President and Chief Financial Officer until 1978. Mr. Ramsey also served as a director of WCA Waste Corporation, a waste management company, from June 2004 through March 2012 when the company was taken private. Mr. Ramsey is currently a member of the Board of Trustees at Texas Christian University..
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I have a web2py-based website that uses a bit of ajax to communicate with the web2py server side. It works perfectly when I use Apache, but fails when I use uwsgi-nginx.
Chrome Developer Console shows an error "Uncaught SyntaxError: Unexpected end of input." and also an error on the callback to the web2py method that handles the ajax.
Safari Error Log shows an error "Syntax error: Unexpected end of script" and an error at the web2py ajax callback method, with the line "Failed to load resource: the server responded with a status of 502 (Bad Gateway)"
I'm guessing that nginx requires some configuration to use ajax, but I've been unable to find anything discussing that.
Any and all ideas will be gratefully appreciated!
What does your Nginx error log (in ~/logs/user) show?
This does not create an entry in the nginx error log.
Okay, I think we can help you better if you submit a support ticket so we can take a look at the application in question.
Ticket submitted: CIX-239504. Thanks for your help.
nginx + uwsgi + wordpress??
Graceful 301 redirect using shared nginx instance?
Run node on port 80?


Here are some gorgeous Mother's Day flowers with a difference - they're all made from paper! In this tutorial, you will learn four different techniques for creating paper flowers by folding, cutting and glueing. Paper craft has never looked so pretty with these little beauties!
Colorful paper in squares 15 x 15 cm (6 x 6 in). You'll need five of each color.
Sticky tape or Washi tape.
First, place one square piece of paper 15cm x 15cm (6 x 6 in) on a flat surface with the colored side facing down. Turn the sheet so it looks like a diamond shape and bring the lower corner up to the top corner and fold the paper carefully. Crease well. Use a bone folder or the back of a metal spoon for perfectly sharp folds.
Now take the right corner and bring it up to the top point, making a triangle. Fold and crease. Repeat with the left corner. Now you should have a smaller diamond shape, as pictured below.
Open up the flaps so you are back to the previous triangle.
Fold the right side up so that the lower edge aligns with the creased line, as pictured below. Fold well.
Repeat the same folding and creasing process on the left side. You should have made the shape as pictured below.
Now, take the two small triangles that extend over the edges and fold them back, as pictured below. Nice work! You've now created all the fold lines which will guide you through the next steps.
Open up the paper to the initial triangle.
This time, fold the two small triangles inwards.
Fold the lower sides of the triangle upwards.
Fold the triangles over and upwards again. Now you're ready to glue.
Using a glue stick, add glue to the flaps.
Bring together the flaps and create a cone shape. Hold them together with your hands or with a clip until they are firmly glued. You've now created the first petal of your daisy.
Repeat the above process four times, to create a total of five petals.
Once the petals are ready, use a hot glue gun to secure them, one by one, to the wooden skewer. All five petals should fit neatly around the skewer, which serves as the stem of the flower.
You've now made a stylized paper daisy. Nice work!
For this flower you will need a square piece of paper 15cm x 15cm (6 x 6 in) with a different design or color on both sides. If you only have paper with color on one side, just glue two of them together so you get a different color on each side. Having two different colors will create a lovely effect on the finished dahlia. We used pink and green in this tutorial.
Place your paper on a flat surface with the green side facing upwards, as pictured below.
Bring the bottom left corner up to the top right-corner, and fold the paper diagonally. You should have a triangle, as pictured below.
Unfold the paper and fold it again on the other diagonal, so that the lower right corner meets the upper left corner. Crease well.
Open up the paper and turn it over. Now the pink side is facing upwards.
Bring the bottom edge up to meet the top edge, and fold in half horizontally. Crease well.
Open up the paper again and take the left edge over to meet the right edge, and fold in half vertically, as pictured below. Crease well.
Unfold the paper and you will see all the scored lines, which will act as guides for the next steps. The folds form a cross and an 'X' shape. Note that the 'X' folds go in the opposite direction to the cross lines.
Keeping the 'X' scored lines up, bring the cross lines down so that they meet in the center, as demonstrated below.
Now, fold all the sections over to one side, as demonstrated below.
At this point, all four 'legs' of your 'X' should be gathered together on one side.
Open up the structure and add craft glue to the central line where all the folds meet.
Push all the edges down towards the glue and hold them in place until secure.
Now crease the central edge, as demonstrated below.
To give the flower a better shape, use your fingers to gently open up all the petals.
Repeat the same process and create three or four more flower parts.
Position all flower parts around the wooden skewer and glue them together, with either craft glue or a hot glue gun.
Make sure the upper part of the flower is well aligned by placing it on the flat surface. Now hold all the parts together until they are firmly glued.
Now your paper dahlia is ready!
Take the tissue paper pack and cut a piece around 10cm (4in) long.
Unfold the 10cm strip. Start folding or pleating the paper accordian-style, 1cm (0.4in) wide. Each time you fold, crease well. If you want to make a lot of peonies, just fold the whole length of the strip.
If you want to make just one peony, you will need around six to eight pleats. Cut the length you need for the first peony. You'll be using all the layers in the pack so that you have a nice voluminous effect.
Holding the pleated paper together, cut the top of the strip in an upside-down 'U' to create a curved petal shape, as pictured below.
Place the wooden skewer in the center of the pleated paper and glue to hold. Now, wrap the tissue paper around the wooden skewer using Washi tape or sticky tape, as pictured below.
Once your paper flower is firmly wrapped around the stem, open up the folds to the left and right.
Gently separate all the tissue layers to give your peony volume and a soft, fluffy shape.
Ready! A gorgeous tissue paper peony with an organic look.
Take the tissue paper and cut through all the layers in the pack in a strip of 10cm (4in) height and 20cm (8in) length.
Start rolling the strip of tissue paper. This time all your folds are in the same direction. The folds should be about 1.5cm (0.6in) wide. Don't forget to crease on every fold.
Now, cut a V shape out of the top of the folded strip, as pictured below.
Unravel the strip and you will see a zig-zag pattern created in the petals of the lisanthus.
Now, take the wooden skewer and glue it at the lower left corner of your strip. Start rolling the strip around the stick. Create some folds along the bottom of the strip as you roll, as pictured below. These folds serve to create space so that the flower can open when rolled. You can also roll downwards along the stem, so that the center remains a bit higher.
Once you've rolled around the stem, keep the flower in place by tightly wrapping it with some sticky or Washi tape.
Now just gently separate each petal of tissue paper by gently pulling them away from each other. Arrange and fluff up the petals to give your lisianthus more volume.
Well done! Your bouquet of pretty paper flowers is complete.
In this tutorial, you've learned how to make four different flowers using two types of paper. The daisies and dahlias are made with colored paper and have a more structured and stylised look, while the lisianthus and peonies are made with tissue paper for a softer and more natural look.
These four flower designs can be combined to create a colorful spring bouquet that's perfect for Mother's Day. They can be tied together or presented in a handmade vase. Alternatively, the flowers can be used to decorate parcels and presents.
Paper flower making is also a great craft for kids. You might like to experiment with different papers and patterns for a fresh new look.
Have you made paper flowers before? Which flower is your favourite? Let us know if you make them for Mother's Day!
Hello there! My name is Eleanna Kotsikou aka zdrop and sockool for the crafting world. I come from Greece. I have lived in France, Italy, the Netherlands and the UK, but I've never traveled outside Europe. I have studied architecture and urbanism. The creative process from concept to end result is really important for me. I love color. I love design. I dance. I laugh (too) loud.


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Q: How to pass two values to ng-change function from ng-repeat This is my  html code
<select ng-model="node.field.name"
        data-nodrag
        ng-options="value.label as value.label group by value.name for value in myOptions"
        ng-change="getConditionsByType(node.field.name,value.name)">
</select>

When is use getConditionsByType(node.field.name,value.name) i am getting value.name as undefined
how can i access the values from ng-repeat when changing the options!

A: value is not defined in the scope of ng-change - it is only defined in the microsyntax expression of ng-options.
Instead, make the model to be the "value" - i.e. the item of myObjects.
<select ng-model="selectedOption"
        ng-options="value as value.label group by value.name for value in myOptions"
        ng-change="onChange()">
</select>

This means that you can't set node.field.name to "value.name" directly - do so, in ngChange instead:
$scope.onChange = function(){
   $scope.node.field.name = selectedOption.name;
   getConditionsByType($scope.node.field.name, selectedOption.name)
}

A: I think you want this..
<select ng-model="node.field"
        data-nodrag
        ng-options="value as value.label group by value.name for value in myOptions"
        ng-change="getConditionsByType(node.field.name, node.field.label)">
</select>

This is not setting only the name property of node.field but the entire node.field. Then you you can reference both node.field.name and node.field.label.
If I misunderstood and value and node.field don't have the same properties then use an intermediary field on scope to hold the value, watch that, and transform it to what you need to put in node.field (or do the transformation inside ng-change).

A: Check this one: http://plnkr.co/edit/RRWSYmEfCZu8aOrtNctl?p=preview
Main change
<select style="width: 100px;" ng-model="node.field.name" ng-change=temp()
    ng-options="value.name as value.label group by value.name for value in myOptions"></select>


Are the medical coders in your healthcare organization diligent and detail oriented? Do they communicate well and stay sharp? Are they all certified and experienced?
If your answers are all yes, that's one giant step in the right direction. While the above questions may sound like a survey for a 'coder's only' online dating site, they are questions that every coding leader should be asking often.
If the answer is no — or somewhere between yes and no, education and internal quality checks are excellent ways to create change and improve coding performance.
Here's a simple truth, though. Even rock star coders sometimes make mistakes that can cause claim denial rates to increase and put revenue at risk.
Here are four common mistakes that your coders may make, and the steps you can take to to prevent them.
A veteran medical coder may get too comfortable with his or her work, operating on autopilot. Perhaps your coder has seen these particular types of visits thousands of times and has the codes memorized.
They might feel that there is no value in spending the extra time to look up the codes because they know them already. But what happens if/when the codes change or are updated, replaced or expanded? Coders may not have all of the ICD-10 codes memorized yet, so they are likely not operating without focus. However, they may get comfortable with a certain level of specificity versus actually taking the time to thoroughly read provider documentation and code to the highest level of specificity supported.
A common coding denial results when the coder selects the wrong code based on the new or established patient guidelines. This type of error is indicative of taking the time to check all of the details and read the entire chart not just the header. Another common example is when a procedure is coded as 'routine' instead of correctly coded as 'diagnostic'. Most denials like this are a result from missing details in the medical record. The good news is that these types of common denials can most likely be easily prevented by simply double-checking work. If quality is emphasized and a coder's performance is evaluated regularly, coders will pay more attention to the details they need to accurately code.
If you are trying to get somewhere fast, you might try taking a shortcut. Sometimes a shortcut works great, but other times you get lost or arrive at a dead end. Retracing your steps takes twice as long as it would have if you would have just listened to Siri and taken her route from the outset. In coding, taking shortcuts may save some time, especially when a coder feels overwhelmed by a large backlog of work.
But fixing the mistake after the fact is more costly and time-consuming than having done it right in the first place. This is especially prevalent when providers are selecting their own charges. A coder may think it is faster to simply enter the codes associated with the charges without reviewing the provider's documentation.
For instance, patient was seen for a laceration repair and the finger was splinted. If the provider forgot to include the finger splint in the list of charges and coder doesn't verify the documentation, your practice just gave away a free splint. Conversely, if the provider selects the laceration repair but does not document it sufficiently, an unsupported charge is billed. More examples of how important it is for a coder to carefully read the documentation and code only those procedures and services that are supported by the provider's documentation.
Any of the above mistakes can quickly compound and wreak havoc on your coding accuracy. A strong coding leader is constantly looking for process improvement opportunities in the coding workflow by evaluating what is working well and what isn't. He or she also supports continuing education sessions with the coding team. Analyzing denial reasons, identifying trends, building system edits, and reviewing patient complaints all present opportunities for improvement.
To avoid common medical coding errors, the key is for coders to thoroughly review all provider documentation prior to selecting the appropriate codes. There is no substitute for this. Additionally, coding leaders should continuously review processes and workflow strategy to ensure the running of a high quality coding department.
At MediRevv, Amy leads MediRevv's Quality Assurance department as the QA Auditor in coding services. She is responsible for the quality performance, quality oversight, and training of MediRevv coders. She has an extensive medical coding background.


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The 1970s witnessed the promotion of bilateral relations, generally unsuccessfully, by North Korea and some New Zealanders. The DPRK Ambassador in China met Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Walding during his March and October 1973 Chinese visits, though the Government was not 'particularly anxious' for a proposed DPRK visit to occur.
It was within this context that the decision was made in December 1973 to form a society to 'further good relations' between New Zealand and North Korea, inform the public, sponsor visits and 'try and influence the Government to establish official relations'. With a provisional committee formed, the New Zealand-DPRK Society was established in March 1974. Leading Society members included senior academics Wolfgang Rosenberg and William Willmott, along with the Reverend Don Borrie. Borrie's regular contact with the North had started in 1971, and Rosenberg visited the following year. Rosenberg wrote that his impression was 'of an overwhelming economic success'. Indeed the DPRK was 'one of the most potent sources of optimism for the possibility of a world free from hunger'. The Society hoped to establish branches throughout New Zealand with a Christchurch branch formed in March 1974, it critiquing 'somewhat distorted' media coverage of this formation, and Wellington branch that September. The Society prioritised a small national network over mass membership, a priority influenced by a desire to avoid left-wing ideological splits based on Chinese or Soviet interpretations of socialism.
The provisional committee had been asked by Pyongyang if a delegation could be received, and in May 1974 Walding said that a private Society-sponsored delegation entering on special travel documents was possible. Four North Koreans arrived in Christchurch during July to promote relations with a cultural exhibition. They were met by the Society and Chinese diplomats before staying three weeks and visiting Wellington. At the exhibition's opening Willmott said that it marked 'the very beginning of what we hope will be increasing exchange between us', and was 'delighted' the visit had occurred so soon after the Society's establishment. The delegation felt their visit went 'very well', and Rosenberg called it a 'great success'. The Ministry called the exhibition 'very harmless', the New Zealanders 'doing all the answering of questions from the few members of the wide-eyed public who strolled in'.
The visit was in line with New Zealand's cautious approach. Prime Minister (PM) Norman Kirk indicated that relations would be opened in due course. New Zealand was gradually moving towards recognising the North at its own pace, and developing contacts with all Asian countries. The Ministry felt that the visit's entry 'would be a minor but useful step forward in this process'. It was further facilitated by some positive Korean Peninsula developments, and Australia established diplomatic relations with the North in 1974. Indeed, there was a feeling that Pyongyang was 'emerging from its long isolation'.
Despite the visit New Zealand remained cautious. In early 1975 the Canberra Embassy was advised not to 'actively discourage' approaches from the North Koreans, but to 'avoid giving any impression that they might lead to an early relaxation of the Government's position'. This was because the Government intended to 'hold the North Koreans at arm's length for some time yet'. During May 1975 the North's Ambassador in Indonesia also commented that Communist victories in Cambodia and Vietnam meant the 'tide' in Asia was 'running strongly in the right direction'. Thus, it was 'high time' for diplomatic relations after almost a year's talks. New Zealand's Embassy in Jakarta responded that it would await the 'natural course of events'.


Kent's "Hooligan Libertarian" Blog: Better than that?
I'm better than that- I'm libertarian.
So why don't I always act better than that?
I am on the right side. There is no argument for The State or legitimized coercion and theft that can stand up against arguments for individual liberty. No, not one.
So why do I let myself get irritated by imbeciles who parrot the statist line? Their words are as ridiculous as anything ever uttered by the most brain-damaged cockatoo that ever managed to repeat human-like sounds. Yet, I let them get to me. How can I let that happen?
Because I am human, and I am flawed and subject to emotional responses. It's one reason I rarely write a blog post and immediately publish it. I like to be able to consider what I have written to see if I am being unreasonable and impulsive. That may disturb you even more- to know that most of what I have written has passed my review a few times before you ever read it.
I need to keep reminding myself that I am better than that. Liberty is better than that. And I am libertarian.
Face it, Hawk: you jest ain't normal.
Normal human beings act out their indoctrinations and become (some of them) policemen, tax-collectors, etc. Other normal folks look with awe and esteem at those psychopaths who enslave them.
You ain't normal. But you ain't alone.
You find pictures of many of the dead ones printed upon fiat "bills" issued by those "normal" human beings -- who sincerely believe you should be forced to trade with those "federal reserve notes" (bills of debt)..


This paper is useful in analyzing the performance of finite-width-air bearings in the rarefied gas region, using a newly developed finite element method. The linearized Boltzmann equation was solved by numerical iteration and a pressure equation was obtained, coupled with a continuous equation. The finite element method was developed for solving the pressure equation. The results were compared with a two moment approximate solution for the Boltzmann equation, which corresponds to the conventional slip flow analysis developed by Burgdorfer. An analysis of tapered flat slider flying characteristics in the rarefied gas regime, e.g., when the inverse Knudsen number in the trailing edge = 1, showed that the present exact solution for the Boltzmann equation was different from the two moment approximate solution by more than 10 percent in load capacity value, when the dimensionless load was not so large as when it is used for actual slider design.
Kubo M, Ohtsubo YY, Kawashima NN, Marumo HH. Finite Element Solution for the Rarefied Gas Lubrication Problem. ASME. J. Tribol. 1988;110(2):335-341. doi:10.1115/1.3261624.


I love my ethnic posts and today I am talking about Jannat Collections, a one stop shop for all things punjabi!
Colorful, vibrant and fashionable for the modern women!
I paired my phulkari or fulkari stole with my very own ethnic creation (link to read the blog post on how to create this look) in white that works well with these dupattas and or stoles.
These patterns and the embroidery technique is from the Punjabi region of India which literally means flower work, intriguing designs are created with delicate silk threads .
I came across my first phulkari dupatta at a wedding I was photographing many years ago and I fell in love with it. The stole I am wearing in the pictures below is a popular traditional style!
These dupattas and stole now have a global appeal.
I paired these beautiful pearl embellished earrings that work well with an ethnic look and statement ring also from Jannat Collections, like I mentioned before it is a one stop shop for all things ethnic!


Babies get bought loads of clothes even before they're born, so you'll probably want to check with the parents before purchasing any more. However, they may need clothes for when the baby is 6 months and up, for example, rather than newborn clothes, so you could help them out with that.
It isn't long before babies start teething, and the parents sure do know about it. Teething toys help to soothe the gums and provide the baby with some much needed relief.
A gift hamper gives the baby a bit of everything, so there's no way you can go wrong! Many gift hampers include toys, clothes, bibs, dummies, and perhaps even essentials like bottles and nappies. You could choose to put your own gift hamper together, and maybe even include a bottle of something nice for the parents. As well as gift hampers, there are some great ideas for baby gifts here!
Balloons are the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of a newborn baby, and can decorate the living room/nursery perfectly. The baby will love looking at them too!
Perhaps the baby could do with a few activity toys to keep them occupied while the parents make dinner and tidy up. They can simply lie down on a comfortable mat while a mobile spins above them, for example. They love sounds and colours, so activity toys are perfect!
A money box serves two purposes when you give it to a baby as a gift: it's a lovely keepsake for when they grow up, especially if you have it engraved with their details. It also encourages the baby's parents to start saving up for them straight away, so the baby has a healthy bank account when they're older. It may even teach the baby about the value of money in time!
A little trinket box is the perfect place for the baby to keep all of it's most precious pieces of jewellery and other tidbits.
Babies often keep their special blankets for years and years. You could even design one yourself if you're good at crocheting or knitting!
You could get the baby a nice print to go on the wall of their nursery. Although they won't appreciate this now, it'll be something great for them to look at when they grow up. You can have all of their important details put on it, as well as interesting facts about the day they were born.
Worry no more - simply choose a gift from this list and your problem is sorted!


Wonderfully whimsical hand crafted antique style Santa Belsnickel Christmas candy container by renowned doll maker Kathy Patterson. Santa is in excellent condition and measures 12 1/2 inches high. He has painted composition head, hands and boots.
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Liminality: A Solo Exhibition by Ziad Antar
Jan 22 – Apr 1, 2014
Ziad Antar | Al Madina | 2013 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | Aseer | 2013 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | Axiom 07 | 2013 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | Bereft Jeddah | 2013 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | Church | 2013 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | Flying Saucer | 2013 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | Saucer | 2013 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | Swings | 2013 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | The Fountain | 2013 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | The Grave of Eve | 2013 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | The Post Office | 2013 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | Untitled | 2013 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | The Bicycle | 2012 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | The Tank | 2012 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | Untitled 02 | 2012 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | Derivable 02 | 2014 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | Derivable; Flying Saucer | 2014 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar | Derivable; The Tank | 2014 | Athr Gallery
Ziad Antar
Al Madina, 2013
Silver print mounted on dibond
120 x 120 cm (47 1/4 x 47 1/4 in.)
From Liminal Resolutions, Edition of 5 + 1 AP
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Aseer, 2013
Axiom 07, 2013
Bereft Jeddah, 2013
Church, 2013
Flying Saucer, 2013
Saucer, 2013
Swings, 2013
The Fountain, 2013
The Grave of Eve, 2013
The Post Office, 2013
The Bicycle, 2012
The Tank, 2012
Derivable 02, 2014
132 x 35 x 35 cm (52 x 13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.)
105 x 57 x 45 cm (41 3/8 x 22 1/2 x 17 3/4 in.)
130 x 40 x 18 cm (51 1/8 x 15 3/4 x 7 1/8 in.)
102 x 45 x 33 cm (40 1/8 x 17 3/4 x 13 in.)
64 x 56 x 52 cm (25 1/4 x 22 x 20 1/2 in.)
80 x 64 x 28 cm (31 1/2 x 25 1/4 x 11 in.)
Derivable; Flying Saucer, 2014
44 x 110 x 110 cm (17 3/8 x 43 1/4 x 43 1/4 in.)
Derivable; The Tank, 2014
140 x 155 x 110 cm (55 1/8 x 61 x 43 1/4 in.)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2014 Jeddah-based Athr Gallery expands the scope of Saudi Arabia's emerging art scene this month with a solo exhibition of Lebanese contemporary multimedia artist, Ziad Antar, titled, Liminality.
In 2012, Antar went on a photographic journey, capturing landmark parts of Jeddah, including the monumental sculptures on the corniche of the Red Sea city. The former mayor of Jeddah, Dr. Mohammed Said Farsi, who initiated the public sculpture park including commissioned large-scale sculptures by the likes of Joan Miró, Henry Moore, César Baldaccini, Aref Al Rayes and more, which have become iconic parts of the city, and are garnering attentiveness recently. In 2012, part of a major renovation project of the entire corniche of Jeddah, these sculpturs underwent an exhaustive restoration venture, some were removed, while others remained on the site, but completely covered and protected from the construction work around them. Antar observed the new forms these sculptures have become up-close, covered in cloth and wrapped in rope while in their place on large plinths, expressing the immense change the city is going through. Documenting the transformation of these sculptures and the city, Antar used a plastic camera with a plastic lens, while at the same time exploring the affects of light on his film. "What interested me in recreating the form of these covered sculptures is the act of repetition or recreating itself, the relationship between public art and the spaces they occupy and transformation. The inevitable question is 'where is reality?'" the artist said.
Accompanying the photographs, Antar recreated some of the sculptures in concrete, in the state they were during the renovation phase of the corniche. "The sculptures reflect the change, or transformation of this city. Twenty years after they were erected, the entire city is also living through the same transformation. As an artist, I transformed these sculptures into new artworks, and this transformation is what I am fascinated in," Antar said. An 8mm black and white film was also created, completing the project by exploring the city's landscape and its current state of change.
Liminality, Antar's solo exhibition is curated byPascal Beausse, Directory of the Photography Department at the Fonds National d'Art Contemporain and Curators and Collections Manager at the Centre National des Arts Plastique in France. "The photographic footprint is sculptural; it adds a sequence that affirms the richness and vitality of everyday life on the streets of the world," said Beausse.
Ziad Antar was born in 1978 in Saida, Lebanon. He obtained a degree in Agricultural Engineering in 2001 and has been working with video and photography since 2002, and lives between Paris and Saida. Antar's work is held in a number of international institutions including the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris and the FNAC Centre (Fonds National d'Art Contemporain). His work has been exhibited around the world including the Palais de Tokyo Paris La Triennal and The Sharjah Art Foundation in 2012, as well as The New Museum New York in 2009.
© 2021 Athr P.O. Box 279 Tahlia Street, Jeddah, 23441 +966 12 2845009 info@athrart.com


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Here you'll find Sharjah stories, facts, experiences, trip ideas and more.
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Spending Time in Sharjah: A 48‐Hour Guide
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With 48 hours to spare in the emirate, join travel journalist Natasha Amar (@thebohochica) as she explores the City of Sharjah, pays homage to it's heritage sites, visits Al Noor Island and enjoys a stroll across the canal at Al Qasba.
Whether you're visiting the UAE or are a UAE resident who simply hasn't had the time to plan a vacation, you should know that between its seven emirates, the UAE offers a host of experiences that go way beyond visiting shopping malls, watching movies, and the usual things you'd otherwise do on any given weekend.
The emirate of Sharjah is a true cultural powerhouse in the UAE, and if you're the kind that takes an interest in the stories of the many cultures of the world, Sharjah should definitely be on your radar. Sharjah also offers lush islands and serene waterfront developments with plenty of entertainment and dining options for the chance to unwind, relax and enjoy a bit of downtime with the family, all after a fun day of exploring.
In 2014, Sharjah was declared a Capital of Islamic Culture by UNESCO, and with good reason. Not only is the city home to several interesting museums, from art and history to science, it's also dotted with unique examples of modern Islamic architecture, often on unassuming street corners, that you aren't likely to find elsewhere in the UAE.
1. Go Museum Hopping in Sharjah
Whether you're interested in art, history or calligraphy, there's most likely a museum in Sharjah that you'll love. With over 19 museums in the city, many close to each other, museum hopping is a great way to spend time in Sharjah and learn about the lesser-known but impressive history of the emirate and the UAE.
The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization stands in the remarkable, almost palatial, building of the Souk Al Majarrah, which was once a traditional souk. It offers the chance to see thousands of rare Islamic artifacts and take a closer look at the growth and achievements of Islamic culture in various aspects such as religion, science, art, astronomy, and discoveries.
Art lovers will appreciate the Sharjah Art Museum that hosts permanent and temporary exhibitions showcasing the work of local, regional and international artists. Notable works here include paintings and sculptures by famous Middle Eastern artists such as Abdulqader Al Rais, Louay Kayali, and Jamil Hamoudi.
Visit the Sharjah Maritime Museum to see exhibits that tell the stories of Sharjah's rich maritime heritage, such as traditional wooden dhows and a 7000-year old pearl, and learn about the city's pearl diving and fishing heritage.
For something that's a little different, visit the Sharjah Classic Cars Museum where you'll see over 100 vintage cars made in the 20th century, including the oldest one- a 1915 Dodge and a 1957 Bedford probably used for military purposes.
Other museums of interest include the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, Sharjah Science Museum, and Sharjah Archaeology Museum, among others.
2. Stay Cool at the Rain Room
Visit the Rain Room, that is easily one of the coolest art installations in the UAE housed in a permanent exhibition by the Sharjah Art Foundation. Here, you can walk under continuous rainfall without getting wet. Wait, what?
The installation that uses self-cleaning recycled water, is responsive, thanks to motion sensors. If you want to stay dry, you've got to move slowly around the dimly lit underground space. That will let your presence be detected and prevent the rain from falling on you. Move too quickly and you might get a few raindrops on you!
3. Lessons in Heritage in The Heart of Sharjah
Cultural preservation is integral to the distinct identity of Sharjah, and it's worth exploring this especially in a country as dynamic as the UAE. Set in Sharjah's charming heritage district, Heart of Sharjah is a massive historical preservation and restoration project that allows visitors to get a sense of what Sharjah felt like in the 1950s.
Here you're surrounded by restored traditional architecture and some of the oldest buildings in the city- houses, markets and a fort, that now house various museums.
Begin at the Sharjah Fort or Al Hisn, that was built in 1823 as a defensive fort and was the seat of the government and the residence of the ruling family. Coral stones, teak wood, trunks, and palm leaves and fronds were used to build the fort that has high watchtowers and walls. Exhibits document the early structure of government and jurisdiction as well as general life in Sharjah.
Other sights around this district include the Sharjah Heritage Museum, Bait Al Naboodah Museum, a beautiful traditional house that once belonged to an illustrious pearl merchant, Al Eslah School Museum, Traditional Games House and Emirates Handcraft Center, all housed in heritage buildings.
4. Wander in the Souks of Sharjah
Whether or not you intend to shop, the souks in Sharjah are full of character- a fascinating mix of the traditional and the modern, and deserve a leisurely wander or two. You'll want to bring your camera along because some of these- such as the Central Souk (built in 1978), boast spectacular architecture with intricate details and vibrant colors adorning their facades.
For a journey into Sharjah's past, visit traditional souks such as Souk Al Arsah where you're surrounded by coral brick walls, old lanterns and shops selling handicrafts, pearl chests, jewelry, oud perfume, dallah coffee pots, frankincense, herbs, sweets and more, or Souk Saqr where you'll find shisha, oils, and traditional attire. In the Old Souk, you'll find the Al Daleel Mosque (the oldest in the city) as well as art galleries.
The blue tile-adorned Central Souk, complete with two domed buildings with fountains at the entrances and connected with an embellished bridge, is worth a visit just for the architecture. Inside, you'll find gold jewelry, Iranian carpets, antiques and pashminas from Pakistan.
Inside the Souk Al Jubail, standing on the water's edge, you'll find a bustling market selling everything from honey, dates and dried fruits to fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, and seafood.
5. Spend an Afternoon on Al Noor Island
Early evening, a couple of hours before sunset is the ideal time to wind up at Al Noor Island, a green, car-free island in the heart of the city, easily reachable by a walkable bridge, just outside the beautiful Ottoman-inspired Al Noor Mosque.
Here, a 3.5km long walking trail winds around landscaped gardens complete with a children's play area, art installations, and meadows that sparkle with little lights after sunset. Rich birdlife makes this a great sport for birdwatchers, especially in the early mornings.
Here, the Butterfly House is a controlled tropical environment that houses around 500 butterflies of 20 species brought here from Brazil, the Philippines and other countries. On the other side of the island, the Literature Pavilion is a contemplative space for those looking to read, write, or delve into poetry in a quiet space in the heart of nature. There's also a café here serving beverages and light snacks.
6. Explore Al Qasba
A lively, family-friendly development next to a canal with cafés and restaurants, shops, a kids play area, an outdoor adventure park, musical fountain and an arts center, Al Qasba is great for a fun evening out with the family. Take a boat ride on a traditional abra or hire an eco-friendly electric water kart to tour the Khalid Lagoon.
While you're there, it's also worth checking out the Maraya Arts Center that has a contemporary art space with exhibitions, events and workshops through the year.
Additionally, the Masrah Al Qasbah Theater also presents theater shows, meant to educate and engage children, with adaptations of well-known fairytales using dances, music and visuals. If you're visiting with kids, it's worth seeing if tickets to shows are available around your visit.
Not far from Al Noor Island and Al Noor Mosque, Al Majaz Waterfront is another promenade by the Khalid Lagoon that is full of great dining venues serving everything from wood-fired pizza and Emirati dishes to Lebanese cuisine. There's a running track that gets busy with active residents in the evenings, a children's playground and a mini-golf park.
This is also a great spot to enjoy the sights and sounds of the spectacular Sharjah Fountain, post sunset and other outdoor concerts and festivals through the year.
This post was presented in partnership with Sharjah Tourism.
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This is not a happy tale. Be forewarned, if you want a happy ending, do not read; if you are looking for a feel-good story, pass this one up; if you seek a heart warming tale, move along move along, there is nothing here for you to see. This is a tale of woe, unadulterated, unwavering anguish. Enter at your own risk and do not forget gentle reader; you have been warned. If anyone ever tells you that what you read does not affect the way that you think, they are dead wrong. The story that lies before you is proof positive of that. I was reading "The Road" when I wrote this. Usually, the stories that I write have a happy ending, at least somewhere in the journey through the pages, but not this one. This is a dark tale born from the despair that "The Road" raised in my soul during the reading of that epic, yet horrid tale. I hope that those brave enough to read this tale will at least appreciate the shadow of utter despair and misery that I fed into this story. Enjoy or not, read or not, but warned you have been. I humbly pass my creation into your capable hands, open or closed, the choice is yours.


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#pragma once

#include <velocypack/Iterator.h>
#include <velocypack/Slice.h>

#include "Basics/Common.h"
#include "Basics/LocalTaskQueue.h"
#include "Indexes/Index.h"
#include "Indexes/IndexIterator.h"
#include "RocksDBEngine/RocksDBIndex.h"
#include "RocksDBEngine/RocksDBKey.h"
#include "RocksDBEngine/RocksDBKeyBounds.h"
#include "VocBase/Identifiers/IndexId.h"
#include "VocBase/voc-types.h"
#include "VocBase/vocbase.h"

namespace arangodb {
class RocksDBEdgeIndex;

class RocksDBEdgeIndexWarmupTask : public basics::LocalTask {
 private:
  RocksDBEdgeIndex* _index;
  transaction::Methods* _trx;
  std::string const _lower;
  std::string const _upper;

 public:
  RocksDBEdgeIndexWarmupTask(
      std::shared_ptr<basics::LocalTaskQueue> const& queue,
      RocksDBEdgeIndex* index, transaction::Methods* trx,
      rocksdb::Slice const& lower, rocksdb::Slice const& upper);
  void run() override;
};

class RocksDBEdgeIndex final : public RocksDBIndex {
  friend class RocksDBEdgeIndexLookupIterator;
  friend class RocksDBEdgeIndexWarmupTask;

 public:
  static uint64_t HashForKey(rocksdb::Slice const& key);

  RocksDBEdgeIndex() = delete;

  RocksDBEdgeIndex(IndexId iid, LogicalCollection& collection,
                   velocypack::Slice info, std::string const& attr);

  ~RocksDBEdgeIndex();

  IndexType type() const override { return Index::TRI_IDX_TYPE_EDGE_INDEX; }

  char const* typeName() const override { return "edge"; }

  bool canBeDropped() const override { return false; }

  bool isSorted() const override { return false; }

  bool hasSelectivityEstimate() const override { return true; }

  std::vector<std::vector<basics::AttributeName>> const& coveredFields()
      const override;

  double selectivityEstimate(
      std::string_view = std::string_view()) const override;

  RocksDBCuckooIndexEstimatorType* estimator() override;
  void setEstimator(std::unique_ptr<RocksDBCuckooIndexEstimatorType>) override;
  void recalculateEstimates() override;

  void toVelocyPack(VPackBuilder&, std::underlying_type<Index::Serialize>::type)
      const override;

  Index::FilterCosts supportsFilterCondition(
      transaction::Methods& trx,
      std::vector<std::shared_ptr<Index>> const& allIndexes,
      aql::AstNode const* node, aql::Variable const* reference,
      size_t itemsInIndex) const override;

  std::unique_ptr<IndexIterator> iteratorForCondition(
      transaction::Methods* trx, aql::AstNode const* node,
      aql::Variable const* reference, IndexIteratorOptions const& opts,
      ReadOwnWrites readOwnWrites, int) override;

  aql::AstNode* specializeCondition(
      transaction::Methods& trx, aql::AstNode* node,
      aql::Variable const* reference) const override;

  /// @brief Warmup the index caches.
  void warmup(transaction::Methods* trx,
              std::shared_ptr<basics::LocalTaskQueue> queue) override;

  void afterTruncate(TRI_voc_tick_t tick, transaction::Methods* trx) override;

  Result insert(transaction::Methods& trx, RocksDBMethods* methods,
                LocalDocumentId const& documentId, velocypack::Slice doc,
                OperationOptions const& /*options*/,
                bool /*performChecks*/) override;

  Result remove(transaction::Methods& trx, RocksDBMethods* methods,
                LocalDocumentId const& documentId,
                velocypack::Slice doc) override;

 private:
  /// @brief create the iterator
  std::unique_ptr<IndexIterator> createEqIterator(transaction::Methods*,
                                                  aql::AstNode const*,
                                                  aql::AstNode const*, bool,
                                                  ReadOwnWrites) const;

  std::unique_ptr<IndexIterator> createInIterator(transaction::Methods*,
                                                  aql::AstNode const*,
                                                  aql::AstNode const*,
                                                  bool) const;

  /// @brief populate the keys builder with a single (string) lookup value
  void fillLookupValue(velocypack::Builder& keys,
                       aql::AstNode const* value) const;

  /// @brief populate the keys builder with the keys from the array
  void fillInLookupValues(transaction::Methods* trx, velocypack::Builder& keys,
                          aql::AstNode const* values) const;

  /// @brief add a single value node to the iterator's keys
  void handleValNode(VPackBuilder* keys, aql::AstNode const* valNode) const;

  void warmupInternal(transaction::Methods* trx, rocksdb::Slice const& lower,
                      rocksdb::Slice const& upper);

 private:
  std::string const _directionAttr;
  bool const _isFromIndex;

  /// @brief A fixed size library to estimate the selectivity of the index.
  /// On insertion of a document we have to insert it into the estimator,
  /// On removal we have to remove it in the estimator as well.
  std::unique_ptr<RocksDBCuckooIndexEstimatorType> _estimator;

  /// @brief The list of attributes covered by this index.
  ///        First is the actual index attribute (e.g. _from), second is the
  ///        opposite (e.g. _to)
  std::vector<std::vector<basics::AttributeName>> const _coveredFields;
};
}  // namespace arangodb