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\section{Introduction}

Non-Euclidean geometries have had a very profound effect
in physics~\cite{frankel};
not only in general relativity, but also
more recently in condensed matter physics~\cite{nelson,sadoc,bowick}.
Some examples include order and defects
in liquids and metallic glasses~\cite{nelsonprb83},
polytope models of glass~\cite{nelsonnpb84}
in a curved icosahedral space,
icosahedral bond-orientational-order in supercooled
liquids~\cite{steinhardt}, etc.
Recently, topological defects, i.e., disclinations, dislocations
and vortices, were studied on rigid substrates of spatially-varying
Gaussian curvature~\cite{turner}.
Here we present a study on vortex pinning in
hyperbolic two-dimensional (2D) tesselations.

In mesoscopic superconductors,
the geometry of a sample and/or its underlying pinning has
a strong impact on its vortex pattern;
for example, the appearance of vortex concentric
``shells''~\cite{irina,irina07,vitaly1998}
in mesoscopic disks,
which can even merge into so-called giant vortices~\cite{kanda04}
in very small disks.
In symmetric
polygons, e.g., triangles and squares, vortices tend to form patterns with the symmetry of the polygon boundary.
Moreover, the sample symmetry can even lead to a spontaneous
generation of antivortices
to restore the broken symmetry for incommensurate
magnetic flux~\cite{vav,vavwe}.
Furthermore, vortex patterns can also be produced by
various arrays of pinning sites (APS) (see, e.g., \cite{kagome}).
Even for the simplest case of a square APS, a variety of patterns
and phases were found~\cite{walter09}.

Using APS incommensurate with vortex lattices results
in an elastic deformation of the vortex lattice
and thus in an increase in the elastic energy.
However, pinning properties of a superconductor can be even
improved by using incommensurate APS sites,
as recently demonstrated
(theoretically~\cite{wepenprl,wepenprb}
and experimentally~\cite{koelle,silhanek,vvmpen09,wepenprb2010})
for quasiperiodic (QP) tiling APS.
The important property of
QP APS~\cite{wepenprl,wepenprb,koelle,silhanek,vvmpen09,wepenprb2010}
is the existence
of many built-in periods resulting in
flux pinning for various flux densities.
This unique property, in turn, opens the possibility for
the design of fluxonics devices with enhanced pinning
over a broad range of fields.

In this paper, we investigate pinning properties of a
superconductor with pinning sites placed on the vertices
of a {\it hyperbolic tesselation} (HT).
One important property which makes this system different
from the family of QP tilings, is that a HT
(i.e., its projection from hyperbolic to a 2D Euclidean space,
e.g., in a Poincar\'{e} disk representation) is a finite-size
system.
This makes HT somewhat similar to mesoscopic symmetric
experimental samples~\cite{irina,irina07,kanda04,vav},
although with additional internal structure and less rigid
``boundaries''.
We show that an HT APS exhibits an enhanced asymmetry of its
surface barrier, for vortex entry and expulsion.

Hyperbolic tesselations are obtained as a projection
of a tiling of regular symmetric polygons in a hyperbolic space
to a two-dimensional Euclidean space.
(Similarly, QP tilings are obtained as a 2D projection of
tilings which are periodic in a higher dimensional space.)
As a result, a 2D HT is a set of topologically equivalent tilings
of decreasing sizes (from the center and towards the edge)
which makes this system attractive
for pinning magnetic flux, as we demonstrate below.
Each tesselation is represented by a Schl\"{a}fli symbol of the form
$\{p,q\}$, which means that $q$ regular $p$-gons surround each vertex.
There exists a hyperbolic tesselation $\{p,q\}$ for every $p$, $q$
such that
$(p-2)(q-2)>4$~\cite{frankel,nelson,sadoc,nelsonprb83,nelsonnpb84}.
Note that the ones based on a regular $\{p,q\}$ are the same as the
dual ones based on a regular $\{q,p\}$, but shown in a different orientation (see Fig.~1).
\begin{figure}[btp]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics*[width=6.5cm]{htf01lv.EPS}
\end{center}
\vspace{-0.5cm}
\caption{
Hyperbolic tesselations in a Poincar\'{e} disk.
The Shchl\"{a}fli symbols $\{p,q\}$ describe tesselations
where $q$ regular $p$-gons meet at each vertex:
$\{3,7\}$ (a) and $\{4,5\}$ (b)
(shown by dark green lines).
The corresponding dual tesselations
$\{7,3\}$ (a) and $\{5,4\}$ (b) are
shown by orange lines.
}
\end{figure}

\section{Simulation}

We model a 3D column, infinitely long in the $z$-direction,
by a 2D (in the $xy$-plane) square simulation cell (see Fig.~2)
with periodic boundary conditions.
The free-of-pinning region between the HT APS and the boundary
of the simulation cell serves as a reservoir of vortices that
mimics the externally applied magnetic field.
This approach has been successfully used in numerous simulations
in the past (see, e.g.,
\cite{FNprl94,FNsci97,FNprb97,wepenprl,wepenprb,wepenprb2010}).
To study the dynamics of vortex motion,
we numerically integrate the overdamped equations of motion
(see, e.g., Refs.~\cite{wepenprl,wepenprb}):
\begin{equation}
\eta {\rm \bf v}_{i} \ = \ {\rm \bf f}_{i} \ = \ {\rm \bf f}_{i}^{vv} + {\rm \bf f}_{i}^{vp} + {\rm \bf f}_{i}^{T} + {\rm \bf f}_{i}^{d}.
\end{equation}
Here
${\rm \bf f}_{i}$
is the total force per unit length acting on vortex
$i$,
${\rm \bf f}_{i}^{vv}$
and
${\rm \bf f}_{i}^{vp}$
are the forces due to vortex-vortex and vortex-pin interactions, respectively,
${\rm \bf f}_{i}^{T}$
is the thermal stochastic force,
and
${\rm \bf f}_{i}^{d}$
is the driving force;
${\rm \bf v}_{i}$
is the velocity, and
$\eta$ is the viscosity.
All the forces are expressed in units of
$
f_{0} = \Phi_{0}^{2} / 8 \pi^{2} \lambda^{3},
$
where $\Phi_{0} = hc/2e$, and
lengths (fields)
in units of
$\lambda$ ($\Phi_{0}/\lambda^{2}$).

Following
Refs.~\onlinecite{FNprl94,FNsci97,FNprb97,wepenprl,wepenprb,wepenprb2010},
the force due to the interaction of the $i$-th vortex with other vortices is
\begin{equation}
{\rm \bf f}_{i}^{vv} \ = \ \sum\limits_{j}^{N_{v}} \ f_{0} \ K_{1} \!
\left( \frac{ \mid {\rm \bf r}_{i} - {\rm \bf r}_{j} \mid }{\lambda} \right)
\hat{\rm \bf r}_{ij} \; ,
\label{fvv}
\end{equation}
where
$N_{v}$
is the number of vortices,
and
$K_{1}$
is a first-order modified Bessel function.

Vortex pinning is modeled by short-range parabolic potential wells
located at positions
${\rm \bf r}_{k}^{(p)}$.
The pinning force is
\begin{equation}
{\rm \bf f}_{i}^{vp} = \sum\limits_{k}^{N_{p}} \left( \frac{f_{p}}{r_{p}} \right)
\mid {\rm \bf r}_{i} - {\rm \bf r}_{k}^{(p)} \mid
\Theta \!
\left(
\frac{r_{p} - \mid {\rm \bf r}_{i} - {\rm \bf r}_{k}^{(p)} \mid}{\lambda}
\right)
\hat{\rm \bf r}_{ik}^{(p)},
\label{fvp}
\end{equation}
where
$N_{p}$
is the number of pinning sites,
$f_{p}$
is the maximum pinning force of each potential well,
$r_{p}$
is the range of the pinning potential,
$\Theta$
is the Heaviside step function,
and
$\hat{\rm \bf r}_{ik}^{(p)} = ( {\rm \bf r}_{i} - {\rm \bf r}_{k}^{(p)} )
/ \mid {\rm \bf r}_{i} - {\rm \bf r}_{k}^{(p)} \mid.$

The temperature contribution ${\rm \bf f}_{i}^{T}$
is represented by a stochastic
term obeying the following conditions:
\begin{equation}
\langle f_{i}^{T}(t) \rangle = 0
\end{equation}
and
\begin{equation}
\langle f_{i}^{T}(t)f_{j}^{T}(t^{\prime}) \rangle = 2 \,  \eta \,  k_{B} \,  T \,  \delta_{ij} \,  \delta(t-t^{\prime}).
\end{equation}

To obtain the ground state of a system of vortices,
the system starts at
some non-zero value of the ``temperature'' and gradually decrease
it to zero, i.e., we perform a simulated-annealing simulation.
This procedure mimics the annealing procedure in field-cooled experiments.
This method was employed for the calculations of equilibrium
vortex configurations to study pinning properties of the HT APS.

For the simulation of flux entry, vortices were instead injected
in the simulation region, at random positions at
its boundary, thus mimicking an increasing external field.
Correspondingly, flux expulsion was simulated by random removal
of vortices from the region outside the HT, mimicking a
decreasing external field.
These simulations were performed at zero temperature.

\section{Vortex configurations in a Hyperbolic Tesselation APS}

Let us consider vortices on a HT APS.
One might naively expect that,
in order to pin all the vortices,
the ideal pinning potential should be a six-fold symmetric
HT $\{3,6\}$.
This tessellation is composed of triangles, such that six triangles
join each vertex, like in usual Abrikosov lattices.
However, configuration $\{3,6\}$ does not satisfy the condition
$(p-2)(q-2) > 4$ and thus such HT does not exist.

The so-called Omnitruncated tesselation $\{3,7\}$ is the
``most nearly planar''
of all semiregular or regular hyperbolic tesselations, in the sense
that if one tried to construct it from Euclidean planar polygons,
the sum of the angles at each vertex would be as small as possible,  while exceeding 360 degrees.
Therefore, we choose the $\{3,7\}$ HT for our numerical simulations
(although other HT will possess similar pinning properties).

\begin{figure}[btp]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics*[width=5.5cm]{htf02lv.eps}
\end{center}
\vspace{-0.5cm}
\caption{
Vortex configurations in a $\{3,7\}$ hyperbolic tesselation (HT)
APS
for varying number of vortices
per simulation cell (inside the HT):
$N_{v}=49$ ($N_{v}^{\rm HT}=29$) (a),
$N_{v}=81$ ($N_{v}^{\rm HT}=49$) (b), and
$N_{v}=144$ ($N_{v}^{\rm HT}=83$) (c).
Pinning sites are shown by dark blue open circles,
vortices by green dots.
Red dashed lines show the boundaries of concentric
rings [numbered 1 to 4 (a)]
of the same area containing 1, 7, 21, and 56
pins.
(d) Number of pinned (p) and unpinned (up) vortices in the rings,
corresponding to $N_{v}^{\rm HT}$ in (a to c), shown by symbols
(lines connecting the symbols are guides for the eye).
}
\end{figure}

Figure~2 shows simulated stable vortex configurations
in a $\{3,7\}$ HT APS
for various values of the applied magnetic flux.
As shown in Fig.~2(a),
for low vortex densities
(e.g., for $N_{v}=49$ vortices per simulation cell),
vortices are mainly pinned by the central region of the HT.
For higher densities (e.g., $N_{v}=81$), vortices are pinned by
the central and intermediate region [Fig.~2(b)].
Finally, for even higher vortex density (e.g., $N_{v}=144$),
the vortex lattice is commensurate with the pinning centers
near the boundary,
and therefore are more efficiently pinned in that region
[Fig.~2(c)].

To analyze this observation in a more quantitative way, we divide
the entire area of the HT in concentric rings of equal areas
[Fig.~2(a)].
These rings of increasing radius contain 1, 7, 21, and 56 pinning
sites, correspondingly (hereafter, we ignore the central
pinning site assuming that the mobility of the vortices can be
examined
by rotating them with respect to the center of the HT, which can be
experimentally realized in a Corbino setup --- see, e.g.,
Refs.~\cite{lin,okuma,linrat}).
For the numbers of vortices considered here inside the HT
(i.e., $N_{v}^{\rm HT}=29$, 49, and 83),
the inner region contains 3, 11, and 18 unpinned vortices,
correspondingly.
The first inner ring accommodates, respectively, 7, 6, and 6
pinned plus 15 unpinned vortices, i.e., all the vortices in
case of low densities ($N_{v}^{\rm HT}=29$ and 49) in this central
ring turn out to be pinned, while for the higher density,
i.e., $N_{v}^{\rm HT}=83$, this ring is less efficient in terms
of its pinning properties.
The third ring, which is characterized by a higher density
of pinning sites, is efficient for all the vortex densities
considered, and it is able to trap more vortices with increasing
vortex density.
However, for the highest vortex density ($N_{v}^{\rm HT}=83$),
most of the pinned vortices are pinned by the outer ring.
These results are summarized in Fig.~2(d).

The mobility of vortex matter pinned by the HT APS can be
examined, e.g., by applying a Corbino-type radially
decreasing external current
(which, in addition, produces a shear stress)
or simply by applying temperature.
Thus, for low temperatures (and low vortex densities):
the vortices at or near the center will be in a {\it liquid}
state, as they are not pinned and can freely move;
the vortices further away from the center will be in a
{\it viscous liquid} vortex state, as they are only partially
pinned (e.g., the vortices in the third ring for
$N_{v}^{\rm HT}=83$);
and the vortices located near the edges will be in a {\it solid}
phase, because there are many pinning sites near the edges.
Therefore, a single sample could exhibit three different vortex phases.

\section{Magnetic flux penetration in a HT APS}

Due to the gradient in the density of pinning sites
(which resulted, as shown above, in strongly inhomogeneous
pinning of vortices),
the penetration of magnetic flux in a HT APS is
strongly inhomogeneous.
The HT outer boundary has a high density of pinning sites
(note that when approaching the boundary of a
mathematical HT, the number of tiles and therefore the
number of vertices goes to infinity, leading to an infinite
density of pinning sites at the surface of the sample;
however, here we consider a more realistic case
of a finite number of vertices or pinning sites).
The high-density-of-pins sample boundary
shields the inner part of the HT APS by pinning vortices
at the edge, thus preventing the magnetic flux from
penetrating the HT.

Figure~3 shows the penetration of magnetic flux into a HT APS
for a number of vortices varying from
$N_{v}=28$ [Fig.~3(a)] to 125 [Fig.~3(d)].
The initial state is prepared by annealing the vortices
outside the HT such that they are homogeneously distributed
in the region without pinning.
After reaching a stable vortex configuration outside the
``sample''
(which mimics a homogeneous externally-applied magnetic field),
temperature is set to zero and
vortices are allowed to freely move, e.g.,
enter the HT APS~\cite{FNprl94}.
For low densities of the applied magnetic flux,
i.e., ranging from $N_{v}=28$ to 63 [Figs.~3(a,b)],
vortices are trapped by the dense pinning sites
at the boundary.
With increasing flux density, and thus flux ``pressure'',
some vortices can pass over the first pinning row but still
not able to enter the inner region of the HT, being pinned by
the second row of pinning sites [Fig.~3(c) for $N_{v}=81$].
For higher flux densities, magnetic flux starts to slowly
penetrate the HT APS via jumps from the outer
pinning rows to the inner, less dense, pinning rows,
while the edge pins trap additional incoming vortices,
until all the pinning sites are filled.
For even higher flux densities, vortices enter the central
part of the sample where they self-organize in vortex
patterns which are influenced by the circular boundary of
the HT and the pinning sites inside the HT (in a similar
way to the formation of vortex ``shells'' in mesoscopic
superconducting disks with strong pinning~\cite{irina07}).

\begin{figure}[btp]
\begin{center}
\includegraphics*[width=6.5cm]{htf03lv.eps}
\end{center}
\vspace{-0.5cm}
\caption{
Penetration of magnetic flux in a HT APS:
the ground-state vortex configurations for varying
number of vortices,
$N_{v}=28$ (a),
63 (b),
81 (c), and
125 (d).
For low and moderate applied fluxes (a, b),
the penetration of the magnetic flux in the HT is shielded
by the outer row (i.e., at the edge) of the HT,
while for higher applied fluxes (c, d),
vortices jump into the inner pinning sites, i.e., at the
second pinning ``row'' and the pins at the central region,
although vortices are still pinned by the outer pins.
This scenario results in a very inhomogeneous magnetic flux
penetration in the HT APS.
The corresponding radial distribution function (RDF)
of the magnetic flux penetrating in the HT APS
is shown on the right-hand side panel for each $N_{v}$.
}
\end{figure}

The profile of the magnetic flux entering the HT APS
as a function of the distance from the center of the HT,
i.e., the radial distribution function (RDF), is shown
in Figs.~3(e-h).
The flux is accumulated in the vicinity of the sample
boundary for moderate applied magnetic fluxes, and it
penetrates deep inside the sample for larger fluxes.
This scenario is in a sharp contrast to the conventional
flux penetration described by the Bean model.

\section{Flux expulsion and accumulation}

Another interesting property of the HT APS is the asymmetry
of the sample boundary, i.e., inside and outside the HT.
Of course, trapped flux in usual samples with no pinning
is enhanced by the Bean-Livingston barrier~\cite{bl}.
Adding pinning sites near the edges (as in a HT APS)
strongly enhances this effect.

To simulate flux expulsion and accumulation,
the initial state is prepared by annealing the vortices
{\it inside} the HT.
After reaching a stable vortex configuration inside the HT,
temperature is set to zero and vortices are allowed to move
freely, i.e., they can leave the ``sample'' if the vortex density
is sufficient.
Magnetic flux accumulation in a HT APS and its expulsion
is illustrated in Fig.~4.

\begin{figure}[btp]
\begin{center}
\hspace*{-0.5cm}
\includegraphics*[width=7.0cm]{htf04lv.eps}
\end{center}
\vspace{-0.5cm}
\caption{
Accumulation of the magnetic flux in a HT APS
and its expulsion:
vortex patterns for
$N_{v}=81$ (a), and
93 (b).
The right-hand side panels show the corresponding RDF for
the magnetic flux inside ($r/\lambda \lesssim 11$)
and outside ($r/\lambda \gtrsim 11$) the HT
(solid dark blue line) and
the average magnetic flux inside the HT
(dashed red line).
}
\end{figure}

We analyzed the critical values for entry and expulsion
of the magnetic flux and found that it is higher for the
flux expulsion.
For example,
for an HT array of narrow pinning sites characterized by
the maximum pinning force $f_{p}/f_{0}=2$
and radius $r_{p}/\lambda=0.3$,
the ratio of the critical magnetic flux for flux expulsion
to that of flux entry is $\Phi_{\rm out}/\Phi_{\rm in}\approx1.27$.
This enhanced asymmetry in flux entry and expulsion might be useful
for potential applications of HT APS as a ``capacitor'' type
fluxonic device accumulating magnetic flux.

\begin{figure}[btp]
\begin{center}
\hspace*{-0.5cm}
\includegraphics*[width=8.0cm]{htf05lv.eps}
\end{center}
\vspace{-0.5cm}
\caption{
Magnetization curves
for the HT APS
with varying maximum pinning strength:
$f_{p}/f_{0}=1.2$ (squares),
1 (circles), and
0.8 (open triangles).
}
\end{figure}

We calculated the magnetization of the sample
exploiting the analogy between the vortices in the region
outside the HT (i.e., free of pinning) and external field.
The integrated difference between this field and the
internal field~\cite{internal}
across the sample yields the magnetization $M$~\cite{FNprl94}.
In our calculations of the magnetization
for the ramp-up phase,
the number of vortices {\it outside} the HT was gradually increased
from zero to $N_{v}^{\rm max}$, then it was gradually decreased
to zero
for the ramp-down phase.
Note that in this manner only a part of the magnetization loop
can be calculated, i.e., for positive values of the magnetic
field since the field cannot be inverted using this
method~\cite{FNprl94}.
Additional vortices were injected, one by one, at random positions
at the boundaries of the simulation cell, providing a homogeneous distribution of the external magnetic field outside the sample.

The calculations were performed for different pinning strengths.
Typical magnetization curves are shown in Fig.~5.
First,
the magnetization
$M$ increases linearly with the external field.
It is interesting that the low-field slope of $M$ is equal to 1,
reflecting the fact that magnetic flux does {\it not} penetrate
the sample being shielded by the external boundary,
i.e., the sample displays perfect diamagnetism.
After reaching the maximum, $M$ starts to decrease
due to vortices entering the sample.
Note that this behavior of the magnetization
in a HT APS is similar to
that of a superconductor in a Meissner state.
However,
the magnetic flux is not ``expelled'' from the
sample by a screening supercurrent as in usual
superconductors in an external field.
In a HT APS, the role of the screening current is played
by the
vortices which are pinned by the external row of
pinning sites situated at the HT boundary.
These pinned vortices repel incoming vortices and thus
prevent the external flux from entering the sample.
For various values of the pinning strength,
the decrease in the magnetization,
after reaching the maximum,
can be either smooth
(curves for $f_{p}/f_{0}=1.2$ and 0.8 in Fig.~5)
or sharp
($f_{p}/f_{0}=1$),
depending on the parameters of the HT APS.
Further exploiting the similarity to the magnetization
of a superconductor in an external magnetic field,
one can notice that
this behavior resembles the magnetization in
either
{\it type-II} or
{\it type-I} superconductors,
although the reason for this behavior here can be due
to commensurability effects.

The magnetization of the HT has a remarkable hysteresis
loop, as seen from the decreasing-field part of the
magnetization curves in Fig.~5.

\section{Conclusions}

We demonstrated that arrays of pinning sites (APS) placed
on vertices of hyperbolic tilings, or tesselations (HT),
can efficiently trap flux of different densities, in contrast
to periodic APS which are efficient for few specific matching
flux values.
Vortex matter in this device can coexist in three different
phases, namely, in a liquid phase (near the center),
in a viscous liquid vortex phase (further from the center),
and in a solid phase (near the boundary).
This could be considered as a vortex analog of phases of matter
inside some planets:
a molten matter at the core,
a viscous fluid surrounding the core,
and a solid crust.

We analyzed the magnetic flux entry and exit from a HT APS.
For relatively low fluxes, the outer row of pinning sited
shields the interior of the sample giving rise to
a strongly inhomogeneous magnetic flux penetration,
in contrast to that predicted by the conventional Bean model.
The magnetization of this device has a linear part
(for low applied magnetic fields)
with the slope equal to one, which is indicative of
a perfect diamagnetism similar to that in a Meissner
state of a superconductor, although in a HT APS this
occurs due to the shielding effect of trapped vortices
in the outer pinning ring.
Due to the asymmetry in flux entry and exit,
the magnetization of the HT APS displays a remarkable hysteresis.

Our predictions can be readily verified, e.g., in experiments
on magnetization measurements.
In particular, such measurements can be done using an array of HTs,
to provide a sufficiently strong magnetization to be detected
in experiments.
Furthermore, our results for superconducting vortices can be
easily extended to other systems of interacting particles,
e.g., colloids in a HT potential landscape created by lasers.
Our results are general since they do not depend
on a specific form of interparticle interaction but
rather reflect the more fundamental interplay between discrete
periodic elastic media and incommensurate hyperbolic tilings.

\section{Acknowledgments}

V.R.M. acknowledges support from
the ``Odysseus'' Program of the Flemish Government
\& FWO-Vl, and the IAP.
F.N. is partially supported by the ARO,
NSF grant No.~0726909,
JSPS-RFBR contract No.~12-02-92100,
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (S),
MEXT Kakenhi on Quantum Cybernetics,
and the JSPS via its FIRST program.

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The name of the dish notwithstanding, an appetizer offering of ceviche a la Mexicana veers off the beaten path, taking the form of a sort of mashup of ceviche and coctel de camaron. It's a worthwhile detour, served up in a large goblet garnished with pineapple leaves and a trio of jumbo shrimp dangling from the rim.
The Tijuana Caesar salad is an intriguing play on the fusion theme, with hard-boiled egg, queso fresco, and the Mexican herb hoja santa injecting a distinctive note vaguely reminiscent of sassafras to the customary mix.
A shareable starter of Mexican-style corn on the cob — rolled in mayo, queso fresco and chili powder, and served with chicharron (fried pork skins) — will get your meal off to a more traditional start. So will a sampler platter called snack chingón (a slang word that loosely translates to "extra awesome" or big shot), which lives up to its cheeky name with a generous sampling of chicken taquitos, beef empanadas, a carnitas quesadilla and chunky guacamole.
A respectful rendering of the Yucatecan classic cochinita pibil, featuring tender chunks of citrus- and annatto-marinated slow-roasted pork, will keep you happily on the traditional path for your main course. So will carne asada: 12 ounces of rib-eye, grilled to order and topped with guajillo sauce and a skewer of grilled green onion, jalapeño and a lime wedge, and served with rice, beans and (when it's available) nopales salad.
Frida's take on a chile relleno is a refreshing change from the the invariably soggy egg-battered norm: a large roasted poblano, split open and filled like a loaded potato with shrimp, vegetables, rice and melted cheese, served with scratch-made charro beans and sweet plantains.
Frida's signature burrito is classic California style (translation: big as your forearm), bulging with your choice of carnitas, chicken, carne asada, shrimp or grilled vegetables, plus black beans, rice, shredded lettuce and cheese. Topped with sour cream, pico de gallo, crumbled queso blanco and avocado slices, and served with those excellent sweet plantains, it delivers some serious bang for your 12 bucks (two more if you opt for shrimp).
For dessert, skip the grainy flan and opt instead for fried sweet plantains — that's right, even if they came with your entree. Trust me, you'll want more. Plus, the dessert version comes with three scoops of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream drizzled with cajeta (aka dulce de leche), which the menu for some reason translates as "Nutella." It isn't, but you won't care.
The wait staff are eager to please, by and large, but widely varied in experience. Still, food still gets delivered in a timely manner, thanks to unselfish team service.
In warm weather (have faith, it's coming!), a large, semi-secluded patio adds substantially to the restaurant's appeal. Tucked in at the end of the Millpond Village strip mall, overlooking trees and a pond, it's one of Cary's most inviting al fresco options, and truly deserves its place in the restaurant's name. And fittingly, the word "patio" is the same in English and Spanish.


The Firefly 2 has half dozen temperature settings managed by your app, and the user can control the warmth by touching the sensors on the edges of the unit. It has the power to heat up to 205°C / 400°F in barely 3 seconds! The Firefly 2 is half the weight and 2/3 the size of the first Firefly.
Similar to the Firefly 1, you can manage the warmth by touching the sensors. The longer you touch or hold the sensors the hotter the temperature goes. It's difficult to get the hang of, however once you're used to it, it's a cool little feature to maximize the life of your material. Alternatively with this version you will use the App, and have the selection between eight pre-set temperature settings. This is called manual management. One advantage to the manual control is that you will set it to 420°f or 215°c for concentrates. Just bear in mind to lower the heating though when changing back to dried material as you'll cause combustion at 215°.
The new battery and charging cradle means the Firefly 2 is prepared and totally charged in below forty minutes. The cradle comes with a USB 3.0 that will hook up with any cell or pill charger or USB plug adapter. The Firefly 2 Vape battery will be swapped in and out very simply, it can be taken out and replaced at will. The Firefly vape can additionally be charged with an external charger that saves lots of trouble once you are out and enjoying your Vaping. The Firefly 2 Vape comes with 2 batteries therefore you will perpetually have a spare one charged and the other in your device. You will never be caught without your vape ever again! Every battery will last for roughly 40-80 puffs. This provides ample time for a great session no matter what your previous Vaping expertise is (This all depends on your heat settings).
A magnetic lid and borosilicate glass vapour path ensures loading and cleanup is very simple. The mouthpiece can additionally be removed and features a particulate filter which might be removed and replaced as well.
The Firefly's unique dynamic convection technology only heats your material as you inhale, allowing you to get pleasure from the flavors & enjoy all the active ingredients at the moment they're released.
One of the more exciting new features that are introduced with the Firefly two Vape is it's compatibility with the Firefly two Smartphone App. This app makes the Firefly 2 a lot more accessible to everyday users and permits the users complete management over their vaping experience. The smartphone app enables users to fine tune their temperature settings permitting for the most precise vaporization. The smartphone app also permits users to switch between Dry Herb mode and Concentrate mode super simply and with very little to no effort! There are a couple of differing heat levels for when the Vape is switched to Dry Herb mode and there's just one heat level once it's in concentrate mode. Concentrate heat mode is naturally the best temperature available but be warned that this is often not compatible with dry herb because it might result in burning of your flowers.
Has the Firefly 2 Vape got the best Vapor Quality?
The first and original Firefly Vape was noted worldwide for its outstanding Vapor quality and its precursor isn't totally different. The vapor produced from this piece is super smooth, tasty and consistent. Also, and this is will be a giant deal is that the vapor quality doesn't diminish after you are smoking either dry herb or concentrates. The Firefly 2 Vape comes with an all borosilicate glass Vapor path that is a huge draw for lots of users and this combined with the glass chamber results in having some of the purest and cleanest smokes out there.
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I purchased a ULX-D handheld system and there was a 1 inch diameter rubber ring that was included. It appears to clip over the antenna on the handheld, but I can't find it mentioned in the User Guide. What is it for?
In a bright environment, the metal battery charge contacts on the handheld can cause a reflection. The rubber ring is used to cover the battery charge contacts on the microphone for appearance purposes only - such as when the microphone is used on-camera. It is strictly optional and is not required for any other purpose.


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Living Under 'Marshall Law'
We've been sentenced to government by illiterates.
By Kevin D. Williamson
Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene. (Photo by Emily Elconin/Getty Images)
Here at The Dispatch, we are mostly anti-snark and anti-sneer, so I will try to consider this question earnestly: What does it say about our country that we are governed by illiterates?
One "Marshall Law" is a typo. Two is a trend. And the recently published trove of January 6-related texts is a testament to the illiteracy of the people who represent millions of Americans in Congress.
During the attempted coup d'état following Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 presidential election, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene texted Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to say that she had been discussing the possibility of the president's declaring "Marshall law" with her fellow Republicans. "I don't know on those things," she said—she would cop to being only Marshall-law curious, not a full-on advocate.
One full-on advocate was Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina, who also texted Meadows: "Mark, in seeing what's happening so quickly, and reading about the Dominion law suits attempting to stop any meaningful investigation we are at a point of no return in saving our Republic !! Our LAST HOPE is invoking Marshall Law!! PLEASE URGE TO PRESIDENT TO DO SO!!"
Add Sam Bankruptcy-Fried to the list of people who never read a book.
This was brilliant. Could not agree more.
Lee.A.Green65 1 month ago
Marshall Tucker Law
Drussell2337 1 month ago
Wow - it's like they all took vocabulary, grammar and English composition lessons from Joe Biden! :)
Cantorz 1 month ago
Raising the bar for your in-group does not in any way, shape or form necessitate pointing out how low the bar is for the out-group. In fact, that exercise is counterproductive insofar as it lowers motivation to be better and therefore persists that status quo ("we're still better than they are, so there's no need to change"). If you're not actively part of the problem, you're at least a product of it.
M 1 month ago
It sounds a bit elitist to scorn folks who write about 'peach tree dishes,' but being a member of Congress is to be in an elite place, where laws are drafted and voted on. And it seems like a place where we Americans want our reps to be careful, such as by showing their draft tweets to staffers who can catch and fix stuff.
This performative stuff is really wearing on my nerves. Does anyone in the weird wing of the Republican Party (Greene, Gosar, Biggs and others) care about policies?
2sequoia 1 month ago
Neelthakrebew Edited 1 month ago
I assume Paul Gosar was a successful dentist (but there's always the guy who finished last in the class).
But this is probably another example where spatial, mathematical, engineering, and verbal intelligence often do not coexist within the same cranium.
I never went to college in Boston, but I did score 823 on the verbal portion of the GRE, which has an advertised top score of 800. On this basis I can tell you that Kevin is in the 99.999 percentile in verbal achievement. His view of the world is definitely skewed, but it's people with his ability kind of ability that actually writes some damn good laws.
BTW, people keep trying to tell me that Ron DeSantis will fail because he doesn't have T****'s humor. I keep trying to tell them that the MAGA crowd likes raw belligerent bellowing, too, and at this the governor of Florida has few peers.
" spatial, mathematical, engineering, and verbal intelligence often do not coexist within the same cranium."
I don't think that's necessarily true. I have an engineering degree and graduated in the top ~25% of my class and now I'm a writer and a personal trainer. I've always tried to be a bit of a generalist and try a bunch of different things. I think most humans should be able to read and write and do math in their head.
Neelthakrebew 1 month ago
It would take some careful research to figure out whether generalists or specialists are more common in the human species. My personal experience tends to suggest a rigidity in talents— the people whom I know tend to be interested and developed in certain ways and don't seem to want to range out of those specialties.
I don't know about your personal case of course. but did you start out in a "science" family and eventually drift away from that original orientation to find a more fundamental interest?
My younger sister had an interesting experience along these lines. She was a computer programmer and invariably found that she was the only one in the companies she worked for who could write a coherent sentence. So, she ended up doing a lot of the documentation and editing other people's stuff.
I also find that whenever I begin a sentence, "people should be able . . ." deep disappointment is bound to follow.
Actually, I grew up in a very literate family - politics and law, so my best subject in school was history. I stubbornly wanted to study engineering even though I could tell I was better suited to reading than math. And I found that while I could never match my peers to whom math came naturally, I did muddle through alright. Working as an engineer was where I realized it was better in life to do something you like rather than something you just grind through. But, I definitely improved my math skills a great deal and retain an interest in mechanics and physics.
" whenever I begin a sentence, "people should be able . . ." deep disappointment is bound to follow."
Sadly, that's probably true.
"I stubbornly wanted to study engineering even though I could tell I was better suited to reading than math. And I found that while I could never match my peers to whom math came naturally, I did muddle through alright."
Well, clearly one of your greatest character traits is grit--absolutely the most important factor in turning any talent into achievement.
Thanks. Hahahaha, I did not expect you to say that, but I think my friends would find it funny that you did. I sort of wrote a book along those lines once…
Lorenclayroberts 1 month ago
Speaking from the perspective of an 82 year old fart who lasted one week in college it gives me no comfort knowing that many in positions of power are dummer than I. Or is it me?
I don't own a TV or a computer. That way I not only do not have to listen to or watch those idiots. From what I understand our entertainment industry is just as bad.
I do have a Smart Phone. Not sure if it's capitalized. Don't give a "rip."
Grammar and spelling are elitist, Kevin.
U ignerant soshalist!!!!!
Daniel.Moseley 1 month ago
I'm sure they were all thinking if George Marshall, invoking a massive peacetime rebuilding of liberal republics among the states. Probably grants for new voting machines.
Greg Brendel 1 month ago
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Another successful yoga event was topped off with our trademark coconut bliss balls. This time we brought you another delightful dessert, our Lemon Drizzle Cake, which is dairy-free and egg-free. It was the perfect ending to the breathtaking yoga and sound bath session by Anna McColl and George Solar.
There are several ways to subsitute eggs when binding cake ingredients together: flax seeds, psyllium husk, xanthan gum, gelatin, agar agar. In this recipe we opted for chia seeds, a versatile ingredient to work with.
We also infused some lavender flower flavour into the cake mix. This is an incredibly moist crumbly cake with the added benefit of being relatively healthy but naughty at the same time.
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6. Combine without mixing too much.
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I want to read each href specific to this comment so that later i know that this href is a part of this comment section. Anyone know how to achieve it with jquery or javascript?
I have split the whole html by /n. I'm getting the comment line but don't know how to fetch the href because it doesn't have any ids.

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'Hvit manns magi'. Artists: Torbjørn Skårild & Martin Smidt 2005. Art consultants: Kristin Ytreberg & Grethe Fredriksen.
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What does life look like today for the tens of thousands of Haitians currently residing in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status (TPS)? The vast majority have resided in the U.S. for 7.5 to 15 years, and many have launched their own businesses, started families and created new lives; they overcame obstacles, such as the devastating earthquake, that initially rendered a return to Haiti dangerous and inhumane. However, the conditions in Haiti have not improved enough to warrant deportations, and the expiration of TPS would only exacerbate problems in Haiti. Haiti would lose an estimated $1.3 billion in annual remittances that are sent from U.S. residents back to family and friends. Additionally, many U.S.-born children would be forced to relocate to a country which they have never seen and in which they cannot speak the language. At this point, a return to Haiti would still be […]


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The University has a number of legal obligations as a result of the Government's Prevent strategy. The Prevent Duty was introduced into law by the Government in 2015 via the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015.
This is how the Government describes the aim of the Prevent Strategy: 'to reduce the threat to the UK from terrorism by stopping people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.'
The legal requirements have been in place since September 2015. Specific guidance on compliance has been issued for those working in education.
The guidance asks for a risk assessment and action plan and highlights the need to review areas such as policies and procedures for managing events on campus, use of IT equipment and support provided via student services.
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Q: java socket how to send data from two different threads I'm working on a socket based clientType1 - Server - clientType2 program.
clientType1 only sends data(actually a file) to the server, and the server relays the data to clientType2.
clientType1, and Type2 can be multiple.
The issue is, if more then two clientType1 tries to send files to one clientType2 at the same time, clientType2 fails to retreive either of those two files.
I guess I know why this happens. It's because two threads on the server tries to write to the same socket at the same time. How can I fix this?

A: By having a queue that client serving threads write to and another thread that reads off the queue and writes data to the socket (the queue would have to be thread safe). That is one of the simplest possible solutions.
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NAPA, Calif., August 29, 2017 – The Napa Valley Wine Train is not new. It's been around since the late 1980s. But they do have a new offering called Rock the Rails.
As the name suggests, rock n' roll is at the center of this new train experience. Think of a perfect combination of wine, Napa Valley scenery, wine country cuisine, iconic Napa Valley wineries and live music. The Wine Train has tapped into the growing musical heartbeat of Napa Valley with this new experience.
The idea of rock n' roll and Napa Valley being spoken in the same sentence isn't new either. However, it has certainly picked up speed with the addition of BottleRock Napa Valley five years ago.
Now Napa is a true musical destination complete with a handful of serious music venues such as The Uptown Theatre, The Napa Valley Opera House, The Lincoln Theatre, and relative newcomer The Blue Note. Add that wineries such as Robert Mondavi have hosted outdoor live music since 1969, and Napa Valley is truly a music lover's dream destination.
Napa Valley Wine Train, and the perfect sunset. Image: NVWT.
The Napa Valley Wine Train has a rich history that dates back to 1915. The cars on the Wine Train have been perfectly restored from the Pullman Standard Company cars that were originally first class coaches for the Northern Pacific Railway.
At the time, they were the very best in technological advancement at the time, and were built entirely out of steel. The Napa Valley Wine Train purchased the cars in 1987, and thus began their extensive restoration project.
Great effort was spent to ensure that the trains evoked the vibrant spirit of rail travel at the beginning of the twentieth century and they did a magnificent job. Each car possesses its own unique features that celebrate the passion and beginnings of luxury rail travel.
For instance, The Champagne Car features a vista dome and large viewing windows from the second story. This provides unparalleled and unobstructed views of the entire Napa Valley. Guest enjoy a seated, white table-clothed dinner with wine pairing while basking in the Napa sun peeking through the windows, and staring out at the mountains, vineyards and wineries of Napa as you head up valley.
Guests board the Napa Valley Wine Train from downtown Napa, very near to the popular Oxbow Market. Once aboard, you are welcomed with a glass of local sparkling, Domaine Chandon Brut Sparkling Wine. An appetizer of local artisan cheeses, charcuterie and various spreads awaits you as you take your seat along the massive and revealing windows.
Click-clack goes the train as it travels on the rails. Swirl, sniff sip and swish goes the wine into your mouth. The energy level of the crowd is high in anticipation of the wine, meal and ultimately the concert featuring Big Bad Voodoo Daddies.
Napa Valley Wine Train, dinner is served! Image: Sherrie Perkovich.
The next course is brought. Choices have included Pan Seared Pacific Halibut, Garlic & Herb Roasted Chicken, Cabernet Braised Short Rib of Beef and Gemelli Pasta. The halibut we've had was absolutely fantastic. It is hard to believe that for how moist, fresh and delicious the dish was, that it was prepared in their tiny, but obviously well equipped kitchen.
The only suggestion would be to improve the wine list in future events. The Wine Train is in Napa Valley after all. The wine list should be reflective of the varietals and high quality this region is known for. Insider tip: The Wine Train offers a corkage fee of only $15. Bring your own and really enjoy yourselves.
Napa Valley Wine Train, Rock the Rails, featuring Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Image: NVWT.
After dinner the train arrives at the winery. Rock the Rails will visit many of the iconic wineries of the Napa Valley including, Grgich Hills, Charles Krug and V. Sattui. These outdoor music venues are unbeatable. Rows upon rows of vineyards are surrounded by mountains, and if you're lucky, a perfect tangerine cotton candy sunset sky as well.
During our excursion, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy put on a fabulous show. By midway through their 90 minute set, everyone was up out of their seats and dancing in the aisles. They played many of their fan favorite tunes such as You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 and Go Daddy O, but also paid tribute to such jazz and swing greats as Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway and Louis Jordan.
The wine was flowin', the band was thumpin' and the guests were swingin'. Once the show finished, guests were boarded back on the Wine Train to enjoy dessert and one more glass of wine to wash down all the fun of the evening.
Rock the Rails is just warming up. Future concert features include Sheila E. and David Pack's Legends (Ambrosia, Kansas, The Romantics). Tickets need to be purchased in advance and can be found on the Napa Valley Wine Train's website. Ticket prices range from $349 for VVIP to $99 for lounge admission.
Napa Valley Wine Train, enjoying a Flowers Pinot Noir along with the vineyard scenery. Image: Greg Miller.


When it comes to QoS in Packet Transport environment, Queuing mechanisms insides switches and routers hold key importance.There are a variety of methods used by manufacturers.
So which Queuing mechanism is best for QoS for routers and switches. There is no clear answer to that because every queuing mechanism has certain Pros and Cons. I have summarized main queuing mechanisms and reflected a comparison of them in the following table.Have a look of it and let me know your comments about it.
I started reading your blogs in the morning and now it is almost evening. I don't feel like stop reading. Illustrative, detailed, vendor neutral and many more tags to it. This was the only one where there was no picture. probably I am not able to view because of some permission issue. Picture says thousand words. Request you to send the same via email if possible.
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Q: Python - How to improve the dataframe performance? There are 2 CSV files. Each file has  700,000 rows.
I should read one file line by line and find the same row from the other file.
After then, make two files data as one file data.
But, It takes about 1 minute just per 1,000 rows!!
I don't know how to improve the performance.
Here is my code :
import pandas as pd

fail_count = 0
match_count = 0
count = 0

file1_df = pd.read_csv("Data1.csv", sep='\t')
file2_df = pd.read_csv("Data2.csv", sep='\t')

columns = ['Name', 'Age', 'Value_file1', 'Value_file2']
result_df = pd.DataFrame(columns=columns)

for row in fil1_df.itterow():

    name = row[1][2]
    position = row[1][3]

    selected = file2_df[(file2_df['Name'] == name ) & (file2_df['Age'] == age)]

    if selected.empty :
        fail_count += 1
        continue

    value_file1 = row[1][4]
    value_file2 = selected['Value'].values[0]

    result_df.loc[len(result_df)] = [name, age, value_file1, value_file2]

    match_count += 1

print('match : ' + str(match_count))
print('fail : ' + str(fail_count))
result_df.to_csv('result.csv', index=False, encoding='utf-8')

Which line can be changed?
Is there any other way to do this process?

A: This might be too simplistic, but have you tried using pandas.merge() functionality?
See here for syntax.
For your tables:
result_df = pd.merge(left=file1_df, right=file2_df, on=['Name', 'Age'], how='inner')

That will do an "inner" join, only keeping rows with Names & Ages that match in both tables.


I have developed and documented a movie idea that I think will be a sensational hit (as we all do, Im sure).
I am looking for a script writer that may be acquainted with a producer and/or director, or just a sole script writer if not affiliated with the above.
My idea and story is based on a tragic real life that has an encounter with an ET, who offers him a way to change it all.......Sounds simple? Its not that straight forward, if you're interested though and have that kind of mindset, I would love to hear from you.


Hello everyone, today I am bringing to your the May guest post from my lovely fellow Canadian Beauty Blogger Laura from Beyond Blush (who recently just got engaged, big congrats to her!).
I rarely post about hair stuff so today you are in for a treat because Laura has some great summer hair products to share with y'all! To find out what they are, keep on reading!
Hello everyone! I'm Laura from Beyond Blush, and I'll be guest posting here today. The Canadian Beauty Bloggers have decided to focus on transitions to warmer weather as our May guest post theme. I thought it'd be a good idea to talk about my go-to hair styling products for the hot, humid Summer months. I know that Jasmine & I have quite different hair types, so hopefully I'll be able to help out some of her wavy-haired readers!
I have very thick, dry hair that has a natural wave to it, and it can get quite frizzy. Add in heat and humidity my hair can just be a disaster. To help tame frizz and guard against humidity, I love using Garnier Fructis' Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk. This is a light creamy products that I apply to damp hair before styling. I love how this helps to tame frizz without leaving my hair feeling or looking greasy. To give my waves a bit more of a bounce, I like to use John Frieda's Frizz-Ease Curl Reviver Styling Mousse. This mousse is light-weight, helps tame frizz, and doesn't make my hair feel crunchy. I always use a mousse if I'll be wearing my hair naturally wavy, which is most days.
I also love the look of beachy waves in the Summer months. I have two go-to products to help achieve this look. First up: Shu Uemura's Liquid Fabric. I love how this spray-in product enhances my wavy hair, and gives me more of a bouncy, beachy look. I also love Bumble and Bumble's Surf Spray, which is a sea salt spray that gives a great bounce and piecey texture to my hair. I find that this product is easier to use than Shu Uemura's offering. Shu's formula can be easily overdone, whereas Bumble and Bumble's formula is more forgiving, and doesn't leave my hair feeling too gritty. Surf Spray can be used on damp or dry hair, making it super versatile.
If you have a similar hair type to myself then I would highly recommend checking out these products, they really help to keep my hair looking good all Summer long. I would love to know what products you love to use in the hot humid Summer months, and if you've tried out any of these favorites of mine!
❋❋❋❋❋❋❋ So there you have it, some great summer hair finds from Laura. To check out her blog, where you will find lots of hair and beauty product reviews, click here.


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Existing Learning Management Systems (LMS) provide online assessment tools, but they are cumbersome. The LiquiZ project is a web-based assessment tool that can plug into an LMS, ask students adaptive questions. LiquiZ has two major advantages over current systems. First, it is dramatically less work for the teacher to create assessments, and teachers can create randomized problems that are the equivalent of hundreds of individual questions so that students can test themselves on new problem each time they try. Second, we are working on new kinds of questions that correlate better to desired outcomes.
Dov Kruger has a B.E. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, an MS in Computer Science, and PhD in Ocean Engineering, all from Stevens at various points in time. Having spent most of his career programming, consulting, and training on Wall Street, Dov is still very interested in pedagogy for teaching programming, in better education and assessment technologies. He is now back at Stevens in the department where he started as a teaching assistant professor. Dov also has research interests involving Internet of Things, high-performance protocols, and web security.


The CradlePoint COR IBR6x0B Series is part of the the IOT Solutions Packages Segment.The IOT Solutions Packages come with your choice of a router, NetCloud Essentials Standard. NetCloud Essentials comes with 24x7 Support (CradleCare), NetCloud Manager Standard, and NetCloud Perimeter. NetCloud Perimeter provides a simple, software-defined cloud-based alternative to VPN. An upgrade to NetCloud Essentials Prime is available.
The 6x0B routers can be used in kiosks, ATMs, Digital signage, POS, parallel networking, surveillance and anywhere else you can make it work.
The IBR6x0B was introduced as a replacement for the COR IBR6x0 series of CradlePoint routers, which was the best selling product in CradlePoint's history. This is because of the 6x0's compact size and rugged build. The COR IBR6x0B series of routers has most of the features of the COR IBR6x0 series of routers and more. The phrase used to describe the IBR6x0B series is 'More for Less'. You get more features for less cost. The MSRP for the 6x0B series is $160 less than the corresponding 6x0C models.
The unit contains an embedded Cat 4 modem. The Cat 4 modem is has a theoretical max of 150 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload.
The unit has SIM based carrier selection. You no longer have to configure the unit for a specific carrier. The modem contains 2 sets of firmware. The first is for Verizon. The second is for ATT & T-Mobile. All you need to do is get a data plan for the carrier, insert the SIM in the slot and the rest is taken care of.
The 6x0B router has a wide power range (9-33V).
The 6x0B router has ignition sensing. Ignition sensing allows one to turn off the vehicle engine and have the 6x0B router continue to run for a configurable length of time while the engine is turned off. This feature is invaluable for emergency vehicles as there is no delay (caused by a reboot) when the ignition is turned on again. In order to implement this feature a GPIO power cable (part # 170585-000) is required.
There is no Sprint Support.
Verizon will not certify any new modems which have 3G EVDO support. This means that any new Verizon modems will only support LTE transmission. In those areas where the Verizon LTE support is not available or not reliable, the 6x0B router is not the best choice for you.
ATT and T-Mobile will still support 3G HSPA+ transmission, but no 2G support is available for any carrier.
GPS is not available. GPS can be provided by adding a GPS capable modem - LP6 or LPE as a 2nd modem using the extensibility dock - part # 170700-000.
The 6x0B products are not available for international use. They are however, available for use in Canada.
The 600B unit has 1 WiFi band (2.4 GHz). Wifi is not available on the 650B.
SIM door functions as a power switch - The problem with this is that the door is secured with a torx # 6 screw. This requires a torx # 6 driver. TCI supplies you with a driver on your first 6x0B unit.
As previously mentioned, the IOT Solution Packages come with NetCloud Essentials. NetCloud Essentials provides NetCloud Perimeter, a software defined secure network. This allows one to connect IOT devices, such as cameras, sensors, digital signage etc. behind your CradlePoint router. Then one can build a secure network overlay. This overlay cannot be seen. Membership is by invitation only. The devices are then prevented from being hacked. This is a great feature to protect disparate devices from being hacked.
** Dual SIMs do not allow you to connect simultaneously. It is not the same as 2 modems. Here is what dual SIMs allow you to do. You can have SIMs of different carriers or the same carrier. In both cases, if the primary connection fails, the unit can be configured to failover to the secondary connection. You can also use Dual SIMs to prevent data overage charges. This requires 2 SIMs with different data plans associated with each SIM, preferably for the same carrier. The primary interface can be configured to monitor data usage. Once the configured maximum data usage is reached, the primary interface will be deactivated and the configured secondary interface will take over. Fallover to a different carrier is not immediate. It can take in the range of 7 minutes or more. In order to fallover to a different carrier, the unit must load modem firmware for the second carrier into the modem. For LPE modems, this requires manual intervention and consequently, is not practical. Once the firmware is installed, the modem then has to connect. This means that fallover can take some time.
If you need immediate fallback, you need to have 2 modems. 2 modems are available with the 6x0B series with the addition of the Extensibility Dock, part# 170700-000, and an MC400 modem of your choice.
The Extensibility Dock (part # 170700-000) is an accessory that the 6x0B slides into and provides additional features. Mouse over the picture of the 600B on the 6x0B page for a picture of the 600B with the Extensibility Dock.
The Extensibility Dock provides for Dual Modem support with the purchase of an MC400 modem. As mentioned above, Dual Modems allow you to fallback to a secondary carrier within seconds. The 1st modem is configured for your primary carrier. The 2nd modem is configured for the secondary carrier. This 2nd modem is installed in the Extensibility Dock. Remember, carrier sensing takes place for the embedded LP4 modem. When the SIM is installed in the embedded modem, the modem firmware is installed and the modem is ready for work. Carrier sensing is also available for the 2nd modem if you purchase an MC400LP6 or an MC400LP4 modem.
The Extensibility Dock adds 2 10/100 ports in addition to the ports on the 6x0B router.
The Extensibility Dock has the ability to add redundant power capability. Redundant power can also be added with the addition of GPIO cable 170680-000 (see below).
There is 3rd party expansion card support.
There is a 5V DC output.
And it has both a Software Development Kit (SDK) that allows one to program features using the Python language, as well as a Hardware Development Kit (HDK).
Make sure you have reliable 4G service. Verizon service will not fallback to 3G. ATT service will fallback to 3G. There is no 2G service available for any carrier.
If you want to use these routers with Sprint service, this is not the product for you. Sprint service is not available for the 6x0B Series of routers (LP4 Modem).
There is no Band 12 for T-Mobile. If you need Band 12, then this is not the product for you.
If you need active GPS, then this is not the product for you. You have 2 choices, either purchase the 6x0C version of the product or purchase an Extensibility Dock and add a 2nd modem which does have GPS availability (LP6, LPE).
The 6x0B Solution Package consists of a router with or without WiFi, Cradle Care 24x7 Support and NetCloud Essentials Standard. An upgrade to NetCloud Essentials Prime is available. If you need EEL licenses, then either the Essentials Prime upgrade or the purchase of the EEL licenses is required.


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Houston residents Phil and Matilde Geren have been in quarantine since March 14 in preparation for the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Phil and Matilde Geren)
The consequences of socially isolating seniors
With an increased risk for COVID-19 and the detrimental health effects of loneliness, elders face a double fear.
By Shanley Pierce March 30, 2020
As social creatures, humans are naturally hardwired to seek companionship and social connection, but COVID-19 is forcing people to adapt to a new reality anchored by social distancing and isolation.
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Social distancing is critical to managing the coronavirus pandemic, as it will help flatten the curve and prevent the United States health care system from collapse. But for seniors, social isolation already poses a health threat. Social isolation increases the risk of cardiovascular, autoimmune, neurocognitive and mental health problems, on top of any pre-existing conditions. Combine this with an increased susceptibility to the coronavirus and the elderly find themselves in exceedingly dangerous waters.
"They're very worried. They're scared. Even though everyone is worried and frightened, the numbers do speak for themselves: The elderly are at highest risk," said geriatrician Carmel B. Dyer, M.D., executive director of the Consortium on Aging at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). "They are more likely to have multiple chronic diseases, so that also puts them at risk. … Loneliness suppresses the immune system, but so does aging. When you couple those two, I worry about people being able to fight off infection. It's a double whammy."
A recent analysis of COVID-19 in the United States released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that adults 65 and older represented 31 percent of cases, 45 percent of hospitalizations, 53 percent of ICU admissions and 80 percent of deaths. Adults 85 and older were among the highest percentage of severe outcomes—indicating that age increases the risk of serious disease and death.
"Self-isolation will disproportionately affect elderly individuals whose only social contact is out of the home, such as at daycare venues, community centres [sic], and places of worship," wrote Richard Armitage in a recently published Lancet paper. "Those who do not have close family or friends, and rely on the support of voluntary services or social care, could be placed at additional risk, along with those who are already lonely, isolated, or secluded."
Assisted living facilities and senior care centers have closed their doors to visitors and non-health care workers to protect the health and safety of their residents and comply with federal mandates.
"It was extremely hard to make those phone calls," said Amy Shields, CEO of St. Dominic Village, a senior care community in Houston. "But I have found that even though it is extremely hard for a great deal of [families] to not come visit their loved ones, they also understand why we're doing it."
"Defensive cocooning"
For Phil and Matilde Geren of the Heights neighborhood in Houston, it has been difficult not seeing their daughter and son-in-law, who live nearby.
"We're accustomed to seeing them face-to-face very regularly," Phil said.
Phil, 80, and Matilde, 76, have been stocking up on food, freezing home-cooked meals and deep cleaning every surface in their home since March 14 in preparation for social distancing. They installed a high efficiency air filter that removes dust and allergens, as well as an ultraviolet air purifier that prevents the spread of airborne pathogens and microorganisms.
"We go outside for the newspaper and I'm busy doing things around the house—like cleaning up the patio and cleaning the outdoor furniture—but we have elected not to interface with other people," Phil said. "We stay away from the postman. We just haven't been around other people."
When they do venture outside to go to the grocery store, they protect themselves by wearing masks and gloves.
"We take it very seriously because we're in the high mortality group," Phil said.
The couple refuses to call their new way of life "quarantine." Instead, they refer to it as "defensive cocooning."
Since social distancing began, the Gerens and their two daughters—the one who lives nearby in Houston and another who lives in San Diego, California—have been sharing a lot of photos as "proof of life."
"We're trying to put a little sense of humor into this," Matilde said.
"Humor is a big part of our lives and not being able to interface directly really cuts down on the amount of humor you can share," Phil added. "For me, that's one of the biggest sacrifices: Not being able to joke and respond quickly back and forth."
Seniors turn to social media
With the mounting stress of an uncertain time, many have turned to social media to fill the void of physical social interaction.
Initially, Phil was resistant to social media, but being physically disconnected from family and friends has given him a newfound appreciation for online engagement.
"This has made me more aware of the value of things like Facebook, which I've always considered to be an invasion of privacy or a voyeurism or maybe an exhibitionism that I don't choose to participate in," Phil said. "But being able to maintain your contact with your support group is phenomenally important nowadays. The social media stuff that we have at our disposal now, such as WhatsApp and Facebook, make it possible for us to really interface electronically whenever we want."
But Phil admitted that "it's not anything like the value of a face-to-face visit."
Although technology cannot entirely match in-person interaction and engagement, people are utilizing platforms such as FaceTime, Zoom and Skype to connect with others in a more meaningful way than before.
Dyer recommends having virtual meals together, streaming religious services and participating in free online exercises to keep the body and mind healthy while staying connected with loved ones.
"We all need to be very grateful that we live in a time when so much technology is available to us," Dyer said. "We have to take advantage of this."
While technology is a great way to stay connected virtually, Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., professor of clinical psychology at the University of Houston, suggests a more old-fashioned approach. She encourages people—particularly seniors—to write about their experience during this global pandemic as a way to ease the anxiety and loneliness of social separation.
"That's helpful for them and helpful for the families because it's documentation of this really crazy time in life," Walker said. "It would be so powerful for the rest of our society to have. For them, it gives them the opportunity to leave a legacy and continue to contribute."
No one knows when the pandemic will abate, but staying connected and optimistic are as important for survival as staying home.
"Try to keep as positive an attitude as possible, and think of the good times," Matilde Geren said. "Hopefully, there will be more good times to come."
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package com.gentics.mesh.util;

import java.io.File;
import java.nio.file.Path;

import org.apache.commons.lang3.SystemUtils;

import com.orientechnologies.common.jnr.ONative;

import io.vertx.core.logging.Logger;
import io.vertx.core.logging.LoggerFactory;

/**
 * Utilities for filesystem operation.
 */
public final class FilesystemUtil {

	public static final Logger log = LoggerFactory.getLogger(FilesystemUtil.class);

	private FilesystemUtil() {

	}

	/**
	 * Check whether provided filesystem location supports directIO.
	 *
	 * @param path
	 * @return
	 */
	public static boolean supportsDirectIO(Path path) {
		if (SystemUtils.IS_OS_LINUX) {
			try {
				path.toFile().mkdirs();
				Path testPath = path.resolve(".check_fs_support");
				File testFile = testPath.toFile();
				if (testFile.exists()) {
					testFile.delete();
				}
				final int fd = ONative.instance().open(testPath.toAbsolutePath().toString(),
					ONative.O_WRONLY | ONative.O_CREAT | ONative.O_EXCL | ONative.O_APPEND | ONative.O_DIRECT);
				ONative.instance().close(fd);
				return testFile.delete();
			} catch (Exception e) {
				if (log.isDebugEnabled()) {
					log.debug("Got an error while testing for directIO support. This is to be expected when directIO is not supported.", e);
				}
				return false;
			}
		}
		// DirectIO is a linux feature
		return false;
	}

}

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I bet you thought you'd see a post here with me claiming to be a marketing guru, laying out a promotional plan guaranteed to knock your book to the top of bestsellers lists.
That image of me couldn't be farther from the truth. Like most authors, I struggle with gaining tracking and making major noise for my work.
With my first book, I tried, then threw up my hands. Now, that my second book is out, I decided to do something different.
So, in fulfilling myself, I've provided a free resource on book marketing from the experts in the game. Be sure to check back frequently because I'll be adding found tips either daily or weekly.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, experts shared their thoughts on social media ads. Click the image below for a recap.
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