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The Observer Design Pattern is among the most useful for object-oriented software design. The JDK itself makes heavy use of a variant of this pattern in the 1.1 AWT event delegation model. The JDK also provides a reusable embodiment of the pattern in the form of the java.util.Observer interface and the java.util.Observable class. If you've done much serious Java programming you've more than likely had occasion to use these classes.
The idea of the pattern is to model a one-to-many dependency without tightly coupling the observed object with its many observers. When the observed object changes in some interesting way it can automatically notify all of its observers without knowing them directly. For more on this pattern, see Qusay Mahmoud's article, "Implementing Design Patterns in Java" (JDJ, Vol. 2, Iss. 5), or the Design Patterns book.
Unfortunately, a number of weaknesses have been identified in the JDK's Observer/Observable classes. Peter Coad and Mark Mayfield discuss some of these weaknesses in their excellent book, Java Design. These weaknesses significantly limit the reusability and power of the classes, which is a shame since powerful reusability is a big part of what object-oriented design is all about.
Most of the weaknesses are due to the fact that java.util.Observable is a class rather than an interface; or rather, that it is a class without a corresponding interface. This implies that the only way to reuse Observable is to subclass it. You can't take an existing class and tack on the role of Observable by having it implement an Observable interface because there is no Observable interface.
What if you have a class that is already in a class hierarchy and also needs to play the role of an Observable? Since Java doesn't support multiple inheritance, you're out of luck. That class cannot extend from Observable because it is already extending from some other class.
It also means that you are stuck with the one and only implementation of Observable in java.util.Observable. For a variety of reasons, you may want to use an alternate implementation - e.g., to do the notification in a separate thread or in a particular order. You may even want to vary the implementation of Observable at runtime. There is no Observable interface for your alternate implementations to implement. You cannot reuse Observable by composition so you cannot vary the composed Observable implementation at runtime.
The designers of the Observable class broke two general principles of object-oriented design with Java. The first principle is to design with interfaces rather than classes. Whenever possible, avoid committing yourself to a particular implementation of an interface. The second principle is to favor reuse by composition over reuse by inheritance unless a class hierarchy is clearly indicated. By omitting an Observable interface and making some of its methods protected, the designers made it impossible to reuse Observable by composition.
A minor weakness in Observable is the necessity to call setChanged() before notifySubscribers(). The intention there seems to be to eliminate needless notifications in cases where there is no interesting change to the Observable. There may be situations in which this two-stage notification is appropriate, but it isn't the simplest case and programmers shouldn't be forced to use this implementation in all situations. Also, setChanged() is protected, further reinforcing the necessity to reuse the class only by inheritance.
Now let's look at the Observer interface. The weakness here is its tight coupling with the Observable class. The first parameter to the update() method is unnecessarily typed as an Observable. If it were typed more generally as a simple Object, the Observer interface would be more reusable. It then could be used with any Observable implementation or even in any situation, completely unrelated to Observer/Observable, which called for a void method with two Object parameters.
Despite all these weaknesses, I was initially reluctant to ignore the JDK classes in favor of the homegrown replacements suggested by Coad and Mayfield. After all, the JDK classes are already locally available to every VM and they do serve their purpose nicely for the majority of cases. On the other hand, designing for maximal reuse is crucial to the success of any object-oriented design. A little forethought early in the game can lead to great savings down the road. Luckily, when I started a new project some months ago, I decided to take the plunge and start using the improved classes.
More recently I began designing a number of distributed three-tier Java apps using Remote Method Invocation (RMI). It turns out that the Observer pattern has great application to remote applications. A remote object that lives on the server often needs to be observed by multiple objects living on multiple clients. When the remote object changes, all clients need to find out in order to, for example, update the user's view.
The JDK's Observer/Observable classes are of no use here. They do not extend from java.rmi.Remote and their method signatures do not allow for the possible throwing of RemoteException. Both of these are required of any Remote interface for RMI. So the JDK's Observable/Observer classes can never be implemented as an RMI remote interface of a RemoteObject.
The solution that I've seen in articles and books is to write a separate set of classes for Remote Observable/Observer. This always seemed wrong to me. Why should I have to write, support and use two disjoint sets of classes to do basically the same thing albeit in different situations? What if I have a class that needs to notify both local and remote Observers? You mean it has to implement both versions of Observable?!
Having already severed my dependence on the JDK's Observable classes, I was able to painlessly enhance my classes to support Remote Method Invocation. The same classes can now be used for local Observers as well as remote Observers or even for a mixture of remote and local Observers.
The interfaces are shown in Listing 1. In order to avoid confusion with the JDK classes, I use the synonymous terminology of Publisher/Subscriber rather than Observable/Observer.
Notice that the Publisher and Subscriber interfaces extend from java.rmi.Remote and all their methods may throw RemoteException. This is so that these interfaces may be implemented by remote classes for use with RMI. These additions do not preclude these classes from being used in a strictly local situation without RMI. In fact, the same Publisher could be used to publish to a mixture of local and remote Subscribers.
A simple basic implementation of Publisher is presented in Listing 2. This Publisher can be used for both local and remote Subscribers.
The notifySubscribers() method deserves some elaboration. The call to the Subscribers' update() method is in a try/catch clause to deal with possibly thrown RemoteExceptions. Two particular RemoteExceptions, ConnectException and NoSuchObjectException, are considered serious enough to consider the Subscriber to be dead. Subscribers that are considered dead are removed from the list of Subscribers for this Publisher. Other RemoteExceptions may be indications of transient failures that could correct themselves. This is the type of fuzzy logic you need to apply in networked situations where errors are unpredictable and non-deterministic.
The dead Subscribers are not removed from the list of Subscribers until after the list is enumerated. At first glance you might ask, why not remove the dead Observers right away, within the catch clauses? This is because of a quirk in java.util.Vector that makes it unsafe to manipulate a Vector while it is being enumerated. This quirk (bug?) is a discussion for another time, but a few words about the workaround I chose are warranted here.
As I discover Subscribers that are to be considered dead, I accumulate them in a Vector. Only after enumeration of all Subscribers do I go through the Vector of dead Subscribers and actually remove them. Another workaround that I could have used is to clone the Vector of Subscribers before enumerating it. Then I could operate on the original Vector while enumerating the clone. I chose the workaround I did because it has little overhead for the more usual case when no RemoteException is thrown. Even the deadSubs Vector is not allocated until and unless it is needed. This technique is known as lazy instantiation.
The preferred way to reuse BasicPublisher is by composition. Any class that needs to play the role of a Publisher should implement the Publisher interface and include a reference to an instance of BasicPublisher to do the work of a Publisher. Listing 3 is a rough outline of this.
Class XX is free to extend from some other class if it needs to and it can publish changes to subscribers, whether local or remote, by calling pub.notifySubscribers(). You can also reuse BasicPublisher by subclassing it, but this is not the preferred way. It eliminates the need to delegate the Publisher interface but it reduces the extendibility of the class because the class can no longer be a subclass of any other class.
To use these classes with RMI, the classes that implement Publisher and Subscriber must be remote objects. Without going into too much detail on RMI, let me just point out that any class can be made remote in two simple steps. First, add the following to its constructor:
UnicastRemoteObject.exportObject(this); and recompile. Second, run the rmic post compiler on the class. That's it. Your class is now remote. Remote publishers can now publish changes to local subscribers in the same VM or to remote subscribers in other VMs.
In summary, these two interfaces and class constitute a far more powerful and reusable embodiment of the Observer design pattern than the JDK's Observer/Observable. They can even be used for remote Observers with RMI. This is just the sort of weapon in your object-oriented arsenal that makes Java programming such a joy.
Gamma, E., Johnson, R. and Vlissides, J., "Design Patterns: Elements of Object-Oriented Architecture", Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA, 1995.
Coad , P. and Mayfield, M., "Java Design: Building Better Apps and Applets", Yourdon Press, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 1997.
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GAME OF THE NIGHT: Drexel 85, Cleveland State 82 (3OT)
Frantz Massenat led the Dragons with 21 points, nine assists and six rebounds, and as a team Drexel converted 14 offensive rebounds into 23 second-chance points. Cleveland State's Jon Harris scored 27 points to lead the way for the Vikings, with 24 of those points being scored after halftime. Bruiser Flint's team is now 2-0 since they lost Damion Lee for the season with a torn ACL, and both victories have come in triple overtime. According to ESPN Stats Info, Drexel is the first team since Ball State in 2000 to play consecutive triple overtime contests.
1) North Carolina 79, No. 1 Michigan State 65
Outside of the players in the North Carolina locker room you'd be hard-pressed to find more than a handful of people who believed that the Tar Heels could not only win in East Lansing but do so by a comfortable margin. But that's exactly what they did, with five players scoring in double figures and the team putting forth a much better effort on the boards. As for the Spartans, there are some questions that need answering in the aftermath of this defeat.
2) No. 8 Wisconsin 48, Virginia 38
This contest was offensively challenged to say the least, with both teams failing to shoot at least 30% from the field. But in the end the Badgers made the plays they needed to make, with guard Josh Gasser figuring prominently in the proceedings. Now 9-0, the Badgers already have wins over Florida (home), Saint Louis (neutral) and Virginia (road).
3) No. 5 Ohio State 76, Maryland 60
Ohio State took care of business as many expected, with Maryland's turnover issues becoming a factor thanks to the Buckeyes' perimeter defenders. But of more importance for Ohio State going forward was the performance of LaQuinton Ross, who scored 17 first-half points. They'll be more balanced than a season ago, but for the Buckeyes to make a run at a national title Ross has to be a consistent scorer.
1) G Rian Pearson (Toledo): In the Rockets' 91-75 win over Detroit Pearson finished with 30 points and eight rebounds.
2) G Tilman Dunbar (Navy): 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in the Midshipmen's 79-74 win over The Citadel.
3) Iona three-point shooters: The Gaels set a Hynes Center record with 17 made three-pointers (30 attempts) in their 83-74 win over Marist.
1) G Joe Harris (Virginia): Harris scored just two points in the Cavaliers' 48-38 loss to No. 8 Wisconsin, shooting 1-for-10 from the field.
2) G Ollie Jackson (St. Francis-PA): Jackson shot 1-for-12, scoring four points in the Red Flash's 57-50 loss to Lehigh.
3) G Dave Sobolewski and JerShon Cobb (Northwestern): Combined to shoot 1-for-14, finishing with nine points, six rebounds and seven turnovers in the Wildcats' 69-48 loss at N.C. State.
- North Carolina 79, No. 1 Michigan State 65
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- No. 8 Wisconsin 48, Virginia 38
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- No. 25 Dayton 56, Delaware State 46
- Louisville guard Russ Smith asked to come off the bench tonight, citing his poor performance in practice. Smith finished with ten points and 11 assists in the Cardinals' 90-62 win over Kansas City.
- George Washington, which finished third in the Wooden Legacy this past weekend, moved to 7-1 with a 93-87 win over Rutgers. Isaiah Armwood led five Colonials in double figures with 20 points and nine rebounds.
- Tom Droney scored 21 points to help lead a depleted Davidson squad to an 87-78 overtime victory at Charlotte, which won the Puerto Rico Tip-Off last month.
- Forwards Kyle Casey and Wesley Saunders scored 17 points apiece to lead Harvard to a 72-64 win at Northeastern.
- Kasey Sheppard scored 22 points off the bench to lead Louisiana to an 89-80 win at Louisiana Tech. Elfrid Payton and Shawn Long added 17 apiece for the Ragin' Cajuns.
- T.J. Warren scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead N.C. State past Northwestern, 69-48. The Wildcats shot 25% from the field.
- Jamal Jones led four Aggies in double figures with 21 points to go along with seven rebounds in Texas A&M's 74-57 win over Houston.
- Terone Johnson scored 18 points and Ronnie Johnson added 15 in Purdue's 88-67 win over Boston College.
- Miami guard Rion Brown scored 25 points but no other Hurricane managed to score more than five in their 60-49 loss at Nebraska.
- Will Cummings and Dalton Pepper scored 16 points apiece and Anthony Lee added a double-double (15 points, 11 rebounds) in Temple's 77-69 win over Saint Joseph's.
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7313-7477 Lebanon Road
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Commute to Downtown Frisco
Most errands require a car.
7313-7477 Lebanon Road has a Walk Score of 37 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so most errands require a car.
This location is in Frisco. Nearby parks include Frisco Central Park and Central Park.
Nearby schools include Spears Elementary School, Hunt Middle School and Frisco High School.
The closest grocery stores are Tom Thumb, Sprouts Farmers Market and Sierra Market.
Nearby coffee shops include Bonnie Ruth's, Dallas Coffee Catering, Mobile Coffee Bars and Chef in Blue Cafe. There are seven restaurants within a 15 minute walk including Crudo Wood Fired Taverna, Crudo Italian Restaurant and Tupy's Mexican Restaurant.
7313-7477 Lebanon Road is near J.C. Gran Neighborhood Park, Central Park and Oakbrook Park.
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For Sale Miscellaneous FIREWOOD FOR sale by the truckload or pickup load. 304-897-5178. SPRING VALLEY Farm and Orchard—Apples for sale–Golden Delicious, grade #1–$14 a bushel; Apple Butter apples $8 a bushel; Deer apples $5 a bushel, 10 bushel or more […]
Sen. Manchin Takes Questions, Speaks About D.C. Politics at Town Hall Meeting
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Stockyard Has Beef with Deadbeats
By Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner – The crime was committed in early 2013. The trial date has been set for January 2015. The crime involves a case of modern-day cattle
Cougars Prevail in 35th Hardy Bowl Meeting
By Carl Holcomb Moorefield Examiner – Motivation to prove the nay-sayers wrong came to fruition with a late fourth quarter rally for an 18-16 win for the Cougars, while Moorefield
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The new Carrier WeatherExpert 10-ton unit exceeds the parameters of the recent Department of Energy (DOE) Rooftop Unit (RTU) Challenge, providing an Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio (IEER) of 20.8. The unit is more than 15% more efficient than the required minimum of 18.0 IEER.
Carrier is a global producer of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration solutions and is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.
The DOE created the RTU Challenge to help spur the market introduction of cost-effective, high-performance commercial rooftop air-conditioners. The Challenge calls for manufacturers to develop a 10-ton unit that meets the 18.0 IEER specifications by April 1 2013. The DOE focused on rooftop units that are used in nearly half of all commercial cooling systems in the United States.
Carrier said that, if all the 10-ton units currently sold nationwide were built using the new 18.0 IEER criteria, businesses would reduce energy use by half, compared to current equipment, saving about $40 million annually in energy costs.
Carrier committed to the energy savings initiative more broadly, with its entire line of WeatherExpert models, from 3- to 23-ton units, reaching a high-IEER rating of 21.0. This makes WeatherExpert one of the most efficient packaged rooftop unit lines available.
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GOODS | CinCin's New Kitchen To Be The First In Canada With A "Grillworks Infierno"
September 29, 2014
The GOODS from CinCin
Vancouver, BC | "It's a natural evolution of our contemporary Italian cuisine," says CinCin Ristorante Executive Chef Andrew Richardson." He is referring to the installation of CinCin's brand new Grillworks Infierno, a two-metre behemoth of aviation-grade stainless steel, replete with rear-mounted fire cages, a rotisserie capable of hoisting whole lambs, and steel crankwheels that raise and lower the massive grills above apple and alder hardwood and embers.
CinCin Ristorante will be the first restaurant in Canada to have an Infierno.
"The redesign of our kitchen has been a two-year project in concept and execution," Richardson says. "Our wood-burning forno served us well for 25 years, but this new Grillworks system allows us twice as much room and countless more options – the opportunity to evolve our Italian menus and really use the sorcery of open fire to full advantage. The design is beautiful and intelligent – the adjustable grills mean that cooking temperatures can be controlled precisely and immediately. It's a remarkable machine."
Also remarkably versatile, the Infierno can rotisserie roasts, slow-fire many varieties of fish over lower temperatures at greater distance from the heat, or sear-grill prime steaks and chops quickly over very hot embers. The system also creates a "fire to feed the fire" – the rear-mounted fire cage feeds the fruit woods under the grill, combining both wood smoke and the heat of the naturally produced charcoal.
grillGrillworks hand-builds every grill in northern Michigan. The company is helmed by Ben Eisendrath, who revived his foreign correspondent father's original Grillery® design (a favorite of James Beard himself) then elevated it to the fiery Infierno® series now found in the kitchens of celebrity chefs and restaurateurs such as Danny Meyer, Michael Chiarello, José Andrés and Dan Barber. The Wall Street Journal recently dubbed his creations "Next-level machines."
"The real evolution at CinCin," says Toptable Group president Michael Doyle, "will occur as we transition our menus to maximize this new cooking dynamic. It's a whole new way of approaching our cuisine, and we are confident that our many loyal guests will enjoy it." Read more
SEEN IN VANCOUVER #516 | Local Architect Argues To Keep The VAG Exactly Where It is
September 26, 2014
Local firm Peter Cardew Architects just sent us an email and video link countering the already accepted and established plans for the new Vancouver Art Gallery. "How can we ensure the public supports a new VAG? Ask them." Food for thought:
In the search for alternate sites on which to construct a new Vancouver Art Gallery there was little public participation to ensure the best site was chosen for a major public building in the city. Also, in an economic climate that is far less robust than when the idea of a totally new gallery was first proposed, it is critical that public money be seen to be wisely spent. Only through actively encouraging open dialogue about such issues can governments, the public and potential donors be assured of enthusiastic public support. This video is intended to stimulate that dialogue and that enthusiasm.
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS | "Cinara" Looking To Hire More Staff As Hours Set To Expand
September 23, 2014
The GOODS from Cinara
Vancouver, BC | We are looking for experienced staff to supplement our team as we open for lunches starting September 30th. We are seeking a Garde Manger to work Tuesdays to Saturdays, two lunch servers to work Monday to Friday, and a Bartender for Friday and Saturday nights. We are looking for hard working, experienced, positive people to join our team that are creative and flexible to help with our daily menu changes. We are a fun and outgoing team and are looking to find the right fit. If you feel that this could be you, please send your resume and cover letter to alison [at] cinara.ca. We will contact all successful candidates shortly.
Chefs Lucais Syme and Gill Book deliver modern European cuisine at Cinara. We aim to uphold the traditional cooking techniques of Europe in making as much as possible in house from naturally leavened breads and pastas to preserves and cheeses while implementing modern twists and techniques along the way. We use the finest and freshest quality locally sourced ingredients where possible and in many ways let the clean flavours build on each other and speak for themselves. It is our goal to serve some of the finest food Vancouver has to offer while still being approachable and in a comfortable setting for our guests. Learn more after the jump… Read more
GOODS | Movies At Market Returns This Fall With Screening Of 'Chef' Comedy Oct. 3 & 4
September 17, 2014
The GOODS from Market by Jean-Georges
Vancouver, BC | Movies at MARKET returns this fall with a brand new line up of foodie films, starting with the acclaimed movie Chef on October 3rd and 4th. Hosted by Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver in its private Blue Moon Theatre, Movies at MARKET has grown to become a cult favourite for film buffs and foodies alike. Chef, a light-hearted comedy with a star-studded cast, promises not to disappoint.
Directed by and starring Jon Favreau, the film co-stars Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo, Scarlett Johansson, Dustin Hoffman, Robert Downey, Jr. and Oliver Pratt. Favreau plays the part of professional chef Carl Casper who suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner. Left to figure out what's next, he finds himself in Miami, where he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen — and zest for life and love.
Once the lights come up, guests of the Movies at MARKET series are escorted to MARKET by Jean-Georges' main dining room where the second course of the evening awaits. Chef de Cuisine Montgomery Lau has created a four-course dinner menu inspired by the film du jour. From the more formal Pasta Aglio e Olio with Orzo, Clams and Mussels to the less serious but equally tantalizing Flavours of a Sandwich Cubano with Roasted Pork Shoulder, Swiss Cheese, Fried Pickles Sour Dough Crisp and Fixings, the dinner is a play on the movie's theme with Chef Lau's twist on the flavours of an epic food truck journey.
With only 36 seats available per screening, the exclusive Movies at MARKET series is the hottest date night ticket in town. The evening includes a glass of bubbly, gourmet popcorn, film screening, and a private four-course dinner. The doors open at 5:00 pm with a glass of bubbly upon arrival, and the event starts at 5:30 pm with the screening of the movie followed by dinner. Tickets for Movies at MARKET are priced at $78 with wine pairings available for an additional $55 or $110. For more information or for reservations, call the restaurant at (604) 695-1115. Read more
GOODS | Cibo Trattoria Set For BC Vs. World "Bottle Royale" Wine Supper On October 1st
September 16, 2014
The GOODS from Uva Wine Bar & Cibo Trattoria
Vancouver, BC | In what has all the makings of a true bottle royale, Cibo Trattoria will host a one-night-only, five-course dinner and comparative tasting that will pit a number of hand-selected wines from British Columbia against those hailing from New Zealand, France and Italy on Wednesday, October 1 at 6:30pm.
Cibo General Manager/Sommelier Robert Stelmachuk and Executive Chef Faizal Kassam will share the stage with one of Vancouver's preeminent wine personalities, Kurtis Kolt, as they host the B.C. vs. World 'Bottle Royale' Dinner. Named the Sommelier of the Year at the 2010 Vancouver International Wine Festival and one of Western Living Magazine's Top 40 Foodies Under 40, Kolt is a local wine critic, consultant and judge and was recently announced as the new wine columnist for The Georgia Straight.
"Kurtis is highly regarded as a leading spokesperson for B.C. wine and we're thrilled to welcome him as guest host of this event," said Stelmachuk. "Faizal's focus on farmer-driven dining will also provide the perfect complement as we put the best of B.C. up against the pick of the international crop."
"I'm excited to be a part of this marquee event," said Kolt, who has long been a fan of Stelmachuk's wine programs. "These B.C. wines demonstrate our region's diversity in terms of terroir, and when paired on an equal playing field they can hold their own against standout wines from similar climates around the world." Menu after the jump… Read more
YOU SHOULD KNOW | About The Kind Of City Vancouver Nearly Became In The 1960s
September 5, 2014
by Stevie Wilson | The story of Vancouver is one of continuous development, and despite our city's relatively short history it nonetheless features more than few unusual, unexpected, and straight-up odd chapters.
One fascinating example of what could have been is Project 200, an ominous-sounding urban plan from the 1960s that sought to wipe out much of the waterfront in present-day Gastown to make way for a re-imagined pedestrian plaza and, of course, a massive freeway.
Following WWII, many cities across the world began planning their reconstruction and rehabilitation with an optimistic eye towards the future. Despite not having endured the catastrophic physical destruction that took place in most European cities, Vancouver (and indeed Canada as a whole) was still very much in the throes of post-war redevelopment thought.
The aforementioned eight-lane freeway was one of numerous infrastructure proposals in the late 1950s intended to stimulate business and expedite traffic through the downtown area via large Autobahn-like trenches. The Georgia Viaduct – through the destruction of Hogan's Alley – was built as part of this larger vision.
Freeway planning in Vancouver was nothing new; the 1928 Bartholomew Plan had also envisioned widening and expanding vehicle access to the downtown core. Project 200 – named for its initial $200-million price tag – was to span from the CPR Pier (near present-day Canada Place), across the waterfront to approximately Abbott St. and up towards Dunsmuir. The introduction to the proposal eloquently explains:
The citizens of Vancouver have long had a great love for their harbour and a desire to be at the water's edge and part of the busy scene. The realization of this desire and at the same time the redevelopment and revitalization of the downtown business and retail centres is the challenge of Project 200.
Canadian Pacific Railway, department store giants Woodward's and Simpsons-Sears, Marathon Realty, and Grosvenor-Laing Investments all championed the large blueprint, which was estimated to encompass around 8-million square feet. Big money, no doubt, but the project was ultimately tossed aside when financing became contentious and plans for the freeway were abandoned.
However, perhaps the most interesting bit about Project 200 is that a few of the proposed structures were actually built. Circa 1969, architect Francis Donaldson designed the Canadian Pacific Telecommunications Building at 175 West Cordova, a monolithic example of bold New Formalist architecture. And in 1973, Donaldson completed a second building proposed by Project 200: the nearby Granville Square at 200 Granville (home of The Vancouver Sun and The Province newspapers).
This towering concrete building was the tallest reinforced structure in the country at the time of its completion, and is the only skyscraper to have been realized from the plans. The large open design of the plaza demonstrates the post-war emphasis on accessible pedestrian/gathering spaces, while traffic was to be segregated to higher-volume thoroughfares out to the suburbs via the freeway(s). It planned to include "a large shopping centre […] parking for 7,000 auto-mobiles, and a residential high-rise and townhouse complex". One could almost confuse it with a contemporary development proposal…
The Project 200 concept reveals much about the mid-century fascination with vehicles, efficiency, and the desire to connect, but it's probably for the best that the plans never fully came to fruition. Take note of these neat structures on your next trip down to Gastown and around the waterfront, and try to imagine how different it all might have looked.
The Project 200 brochure and photos for this piece came courtesy of Tom Carter and Jason Vanderhill. You can view the rest of the document here.
SEEN IN VANCOUVER #514 | Staff Tasting At Highly Anticipated (Imminent) Gyoza Bar
September 3, 2014
by Andrew Morrison | The highly anticipated Gyoza Bar – a new 80 seater at 622 West Pender St. – is set to open for its first service this Saturday. The restaurant, which comes to us via Seigo Nakamura (owner of Miku and Minami), underwent staff training/tasting last night and is headed for a "friends and family" dry run this evening.
I took a look inside last night as the staff were eating their way through the menu. There was a great energy in the space with all the opening hires getting to know one another over a shared, educational supper as GM Nicola Turner and corporate chef Kazuya Matsuoka guiding their chopsticks.
It's an awesome-looking menu, and the few bites I managed made an impact. When you eventually go for the first time, set aside your gyoza cravings for a moment and aim for the chicken shio ramen. The broth is like an umami sauna, plus they sous vide the meat so it's wicked tender. Bonus: the noodles, prepped in house, are insanely good.
Check out the menus in the images below and let the drooling commence. You have until Saturday…
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS | New "Chambar" Is On The Lookout For Experienced Line Cooks
August 28, 2014
The GOODS from Chambar
Vancouver, BC | The award-winning Chambar restaurant is looking to add line cooks to the team for both AM and PM shifts now that business is underway at the new Beatty St. location (next door to the original). All interested parties with experience should their resumes in confidence to tia [at] chambar.com. Learn more about the new location here. Read more
DINER | First Look Inside The New Location Of "Chambar" (Now Open On Beatty Street)
August 20, 2014
by Andrew Morrison | The new Chambar opened this morning, right next door from the original. Scout broke the news of the award-winning Belgian-Moroccan restaurant's expansion plans after the location was secured a year ago. We've been tracking its construction ever since.
Today was opening day, and the first time the previously evenings-only restaurant had ever served breakfast and lunch. Many of the dishes on offer this morning had transitioned into the new Chambar line-up from a menu made famous at the original location of Cafe Medina (eg. the short rib fricassee, Belgian waffles, etc.) before it moved to its new location on Richards Street last week. The old Medina, you'll recall, used to be next door to the old Chambar.
Confused? It's actually not as complicated as it seems.
The short story is that the owners of Chambar (Karri & Nico Schuermans) launched Cafe Medina with a business partner (Robbie Kane) seven years ago. When Chambar announced its plans last year to expand next door with a brunch/lunch service featuring chef Nico's original dishes designed for Cafe Medina, a future with the two eateries existing side by side and competing against one another with the same dishes was plainly undesirable. The solution was a cordial split between the partners and several city blocks of distance between their respective new restaurants.
The new Chambar, as you can see from the shots above and below, has clearly maintained the soothing, casual aesthetic of the original, and yet is has grown considerably in size, both in seating and production capacities (the new kitchen is massive). It has also gained a patio, which will no doubt be considered one of the better ones in the city before summer's end.
The quality of the food and drink, in my mind at least, is something of a given. I have no doubts about the kitchen or bar staff. The big question for most people will be this: "Does it feel like the original?" And it's a fair question to ask, because in addition to the great drinks and delicious food, Chambar tabled a tangible soul — which is a rare thing in the restaurant business. The spirit of the eatery was one of the original location's best qualities, not to mention a probable cause of the storied Chambar Effect. To date, I've only broken bread once at the new address, but I think the answer to that question is a big yes. Chambar remains Chambar, all day and well into the night.
HEADS UP | Last Chance To Try The 'Nectar Juicery' Pop-Up In Holt Renfrew's Skybridge
August 15, 2014
by Luis Valdizon | There's only one day left to discover Lara Kozan and Tori Holmes' Nectar Juicery pop-up inside the Holt Renfrew skybridge. Their juices are made from 100% organic fruits and vegetables, and sell for $10 a bottle. Take a look…
Ends August 16 | Holt Renfrew Skybridge at Pacific Centre (737 Dunsmuir) | nectarjuicery.com
GOODS | "Cavalier Cup" Hockey Tournament Set To Go Down At Sunset Beach On Aug. 16
August 13, 2014
The GOODS from Cavalier
Vancouver, BC | To mark their one year anniversary, Cavalier: The Fine Jewellery Shoppe is launching the inaugural Cavalier Cup, an outdoor hockey tournament at Sunset Beach, on Saturday, August 16th. Proceeds from this annual event will benefit and raise awareness for ALS BC.
Along with great food and beverages, spectators will enjoy a high level of talent on display—this won't be some beer league pick-up tournament. In addition to being successful entrepreneurs, Cavalier co-owners Dane Stevens and Keith Seabrook are both professional athletes. Bragging rights aside, the winning team will take home $5,000 in prizes, which is sure to make the tournament a highly spirited affair.
"Sports are a great way to bring the community together for an important cause. With my background in professional hockey and Dane's in lacrosse, organizing this tournament made perfect sense as a way to help raise money for ALS BC," says Keith Seabrook, a 2006 second round draft pick of the Washington Capitals. Read more
HEADS UP | Chambar To Host Big "Fire Sale" Tomorrow (Aug. 13) Before Move Next Door
August 12, 2014
The old location of Chambar shuttered this past Saturday in anticipation of the big move to the new address next door. While the restaurant is on this pergatorial dark side of the moon, they'll be hosting a "fire sale" this Wednesday, August 13th. Goods on the block will include furniture, decor, miscellaneous kitchen equipment, plates, glassware, and Micros POS terminals/printers. It's a cash only affair, with doors opening at 562 Beatty Street at 11am. If you have great memories of the original Chambar, this is you big chance to take a piece of it home. See you there!
SEEN IN VANCOUVER #512 | First Look (And Taste) Inside The New "Cafe Medina"
August 10, 2014
With the highly anticipated opening of the new Cafe Medina set for this Tuesday at 780 Richards Street, the restaurant's kitchen crew and front of house team took Saturday to get in some practice with friends and family. The special "dry run" service saw delivery of chef Jonathan Chovancek's new menu and our first look at the new interior by designer Brian Kane. Take a look below…
GOODS | New "Cafe Medina" Set To Open Tuesday With Chef Chovancek At The Helm
August 8, 2014
The GOODS from Cafe Medina
Vancouver BC | Next Tuesday, August 12 marks a new beginning for Café Medina when the beloved Vancouver brunch and lunch restaurant opens the doors to a bright, spacious and refurbished location at 780 Richards Street (at Robson Street).
While the change of scenery brings many refinements to Café Medina — increased seating capacity, high ceilings, a proper bar and an open kitchen layout among them — Owner Robbie Kane has gone to great lengths to migrate and preserve the same subtle touches that have helped make the café a veritable Vancouver institution since it first opened in 2008.
Café Medina will close the doors of its former location at 556 Beatty Street after service on Sunday, August 10 before holding the inaugural service in its new home on Tuesday, August 12.
Further details, including Executive Chef Jonathan Chovancek's exciting new menu — a mix of Café Medina's trademark Mediterranean-inspired dishes alongside fresh new seasonal creations — will be revealed on opening day.


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Post Office reviews advertising, DM and digital accounts
The Post Office is preparing to review its advertising, direct and digital accounts through the Crown Commercial Service, which has approached agencies on the Government's creative framework.
Amanda Lamb: stars in Post Office '24-hour challenge' TV spot
At the time of writing, roster agencies had not received a brief, but had been informed about an initial discovery meeting that will take place in May.
Dare is the incumbent on the Post Office's advertising account, but cannot re-pitch for the business because it was not selected for the Government's roster of creative agencies.
Dare beat FCB Inferno (legacy DraftFCB) and Leo Burnett in a pitch to win the account in 2009. At the time, the advertising business was touted as being worth £12 million.
Mother, which is also not on the Government's creative roster, held the account before Dare.
FCB Inferno has been the incumbent on the direct and digital account since 2004 (when the agency was DraftFCB). The agency retained the account – on the basis of a four-year contract – after a competitive pitch against OgilvyOne and TMW in 2010.
A Post Office spokesman said: "We're not currently running a pitch process and current arrangements are in place until the summer of 2015, in line with our PPL obligations", but added that the organisation was "investigating the most appropriate options" for when it does pitch.
This article was first published on campaignlive.co.uk
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Opening Hours of The Amazing Trickbox
Amazing Trick Box, Dorset's most exciting Fancy Dress Shop, hires and sells adults and children s costumes and sells accessories, wigs, masks, makeup and tiaras You can be whatever you want to be with our huge selection of all you need under one roof why not come on down and have a look for yourself, we are located in the old town on Poole s famous Quayside.
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WePad Price And Launched Date Revealed
The WePad, which we looked at last month, is shaping up to be a solid touchscreen Android based device. But upon its announcement Neofonie saw it fit to leave out the launch date and price. Well, guess what, we now know that.
It will hit Germany sometime in July with preorders starting April 27th. Price you ask? The 16GB WiFi only model will cost €449 ($611 US), while the 3G 32GB version will set you back €569 ($774).
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The far-reaching significance of Israel's siege policy and the institutionalization of the pass system for travel through the West Bank is in direct contradiction to the minimal–if any–interest shown in Israel about the phenomenon.
The siege policy is perceived as a legitimate means to prevent attacks on Israelis inside Israel, and on soldiers and settlers in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Since September 2000, the sieges on all the Palestinian cities and villages has been increasingly tightened and at the same time, motivation has risen among young Palestinians to kill themselves in suicide attacks on Israelis. The Palestinians understand that urge as a reaction to the concrete suffocation that the siege creates, as well as a metaphor for their utter lack of hope for a chance for free lives. On the Israeli side, the majority is convinced that there is no connection between the two and that if not for the sieges, the number of attacks would greatly increase.
So, there's no point in wasting words on Israelis on the immorality of effectively locking up 3 million people in enclaves, between barbed wire and frightening army checkpoints. What the Palestinians perceive as ruthless collective punishment, the Israelis perceive as a necessary evil: It may cause "discomfort" to the innocent, but it is the system that puts limits on the use of lethal means in the hands of the army.
For the same reason, explanations by the coordinator of government activity in the territories, that the pass system in the West Bank is meant to ease the situation for the Palestinians, sound logical. And the Israel Defense Forces has been doing what it can in the past few weeks to make it easier for the government coordinator to make his position clear. The closure of every city, town and village is more and more hermetic, and more and more violent. That's why when people are being sent to the Civil Administration offices to ask for permission to do the most basic things in daily life–go to work, to school, to the doctor, to friends, to family–it appears humane.
Nonetheless, here's a scenario built into the siege policy. Most people considered the pass system as a "temporary measure." But, since it now covers all Palestinian movement inside the territories, it's impossible to distinguish between it and the settlements' existence. The internal sieges are meant to protect their security and safety and the safety of the soldiers protecting the settlements. As opposed to the illusions of those who support peace, Israel does not regard the settlements as "temporary" or as a "bargaining card." The statistics about the growth of the settlements in the "peace decade" of Madrid and Oslo are proof of this.
Bureaucratic institutions have a tendency to perpetuate themselves and their methods. The IDF and the Civil Administration will do all they can in the coming years to convince whoever they must that it's still not time to give up the travel pass system, which means maximum supervision of all Palestinian movement. Their approach will influence the political negotiations in the coming years.
Just as the travel pass between Gaza and the West Bank became a permanent feature, the travel passes for movement inside the West Bank will become permanent. People will wait days and weeks for permission to go from one town to the next, and that permission won't be granted–whether because of a lack of manpower, or because of efforts to draft recruits as informants. Every commercial and industrial activity will require the good graces of an Israeli official who will apply his own personal translation to the rules handed down by the Shin Bet and the army, and those rules will change daily.
As the World Bank has warned, sieges and closures are in direct contradiction to every principle of development and advancement of the private sector. It will only take a few months for the division of the West Bank into disconnected enclaves to reduce most of the Palestinian population into welfare cases. The higher education system will totally collapse–of course, the security authorities in Israel always have regarded the students as a dangerous population that should not be allowed to travel. It will be impossible to rehabilitate industry because of the need for credit in other cities, the marketing costs (the back-to-back trucking system, which requires multiple transfers of goods from one truck to the next on the outskirts of each town, forbidding direct transport of merchandise from town to town), the difficult in finding labor and the lack of land reserves (most of the open land is outside the areas under siege).
Already the sieges are causing severe sanitation and health problems. There are signs of malnutrition, it is difficult to move refuse to areas outside the boundaries of the siege, and water is in short supply, particularly in those villages that depend on regular delivery of water containers. This is in addition to delays in medical supplies and vaccinations for infants. As unemployment mounts, such problems and many others will only get worse.
The long-term imprisonment in the enclaves is paralyzing the senses, the desire and the ability to initiate, blocking both individual and collective creativity. But it presumably is pushing more desperate young people to dream about their own destructive reaction to the Israeli policy, no matter how difficult it will be to accomplish.
This is only an imaginary scenario for those who aren't ready to look at what's going on a kilometer from their homes and those who aren't ready to think about "security" in terms that are far from long-term.
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