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Hakwood is proud sponsor of 100% Design's entrance feature 'Design Path'31 August 2016
The installation titled 'Design Path' is a 15m long trail of European oak Duoplank in a colourful herringbone pattern. Inspired by this year's 100% Design theme 'immerse', the fluid installation, designed by Sally Hogarth, meanders across the exhibition floor exploring vibrations and water patterns. Each plank of wood functions as a section of river generating ripples in the water.
The Media10 in-house designer, Sally Hogarth, states:
"Taking the variety of colours and textures available in the Hakwood range as a starting point, 'Design Path' combines bespoke colours to reinvent the herringbone pattern with movements found in nature. 100% Design visitors will walk over and along the 'Design Path' as they enter the exhibition, playing on this year's theme of 'immerse' and the creative process designers take. The colour pallet used pays homage to the variety of shades found within water in motion - the garnet red pieces eluding to unexpected shades created by reflections of surroundings. The walkway consists of 943 pieces of Hakwood European oak intricately woven into the iconic herringbone style which comes to form wavelets across the floor. The variations of natural wood colours used create a sense of depth and shade as visitors walk along their way into the show."
Great Vertical Statements
During 100% Design, we will also be launching Hakwood Wall Tiles, a new and innovative product for vertical installations. The wood tiles allow the designer full flexibility and control to make a vertical statement and design their own pattern landscape as well as personalize each scheme by rotating tiles to make new patterns. Each tile is a pre-fabricated Duoplank wood tile available in a variety of designs and dimensions that uses a hanging system for easy installation. Bespoke designs are always welcome, enabling architects and designers to create custom feature walls.
The possibilities are endless.
For more information visit: www.100percentdesign.co.uk.


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With the recent influx of new posters to FU I thought I would ask how many folks are within an hour or two of the Washington DC area. A few of us are trying to form a loose society of gamers to play games in the spirit of Grant and Featherstone.
The Society of Gentle(men/women/trans/etc,etc) Gamers in the Eastern States. SoGGiES.
Being a Society and not a Club or Organization it will be a very informal group.

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Our flight to Houston was actually a little early. (Imagine, Dayton to Houston to Ft. Lauderdale... Airlines are wack!) We walked & trained the length of Houston airport to get to our connecting flight, which was delayed. Then we got breakfast at one of the restaurants in the food court near us. Eggs, bacon, and croissant. Apple juice for me. Not too bad, price or flavor.
While we waited for our flight, we talked with a nice man from Tennessee who has lived in Texas for the last 28 years. We also talked with a newlywed couple who were going on a Carnival cruise for their honeymoon. Which departed an hour before ours. (They'd missed their first flight to FLL due to an error on their end. We're hoping they got to their cruise on time!)
When we got to FLL, the cruise people were at the bottom of the escalator. After we waited an age for our luggage, the cruise lady directed us to a bus which had been waiting on us. The bus picked up a few more folks, then we headed for the Princess area of the docks. The Emerald Princess was bigger than the other two ships at port. We got through immigration quickly and were on board in time to take part in the fire drill.
Our ship, the Emerald Princess.
judiang and elsaf were already aboard when we arrived. They have the room next to us. We're on the Emerald deck, which is deck 8. Our room is E317 and despite having an "obstructed view" it actually has a nice view of the sea (overlooking the lifeboat). I was just expecting light. Mom says the bathroom is bigger than the one on the sleeper train that she & dad were on. It's small, but not as small as is possible.
Our view from the stateroom.
After we were drilled, we returned to our rooms, then headed to the Neptune deck for the launch party. Judi and I danced (poorly) but didn't win anything with the raffle tickets we got for dancing. Mom and I purchased expensive fruity rum drinks ($8.95 + 15% gratuity – I think I'll refrain from booze for the rest of the cruise!) The drink was tasty, however.
Judi and I dancing. (We ain't got rhythm!)
Folks watching the launch. (The busiest the deck was all trip.)
Mom and I found our way to the Lotus Spa to turn in raffle tickets for that, and wound up buying the VIP Thermal Spa package where we can visit the Thermal Spa any time during the cruise. It was $150 for a couple. We felt it would be worth it. (Now we KNOW it will be worth it.)
Due to a conflict in shore excursions, mom, Elsa, and I had to cancel the Conch World tour so that we can do our snorkeling adventure. Judi will have to let us know just how tasty conch is. I did the cancellation and returned to the room in time for us to head for dinner.
We ate at the Da Vinci dining room. I had spring rolls as appetizer, followed by frozen soup (piña colada with pineapple dots), and prime rib w/ tater, grilled tomato, and bean greens. They cooked the prime rib with rosemary and served it with a horseradish sauce. Very tasty. Dessert was good too, floating islands in vanilla cream (meringue in cream). If they offer that again, I'll probably order it.
After dinner, we returned to Lotus Spa so that Elsa could join in on the VIP Thermal Spa (Judi had bought a single pass when she was in getting her teeth whitened.) Soon after, Judi, mom and I took advantage of said spa. The warm ceramic beds are nice, as is the sauna. We also partook of the hot tub/jacuzzi at the adults only pool in the spa. Very, very relaxing.
I was still restless and wanted to explore the ship. Mom decided to come along. We wound up only exploring deck 7, the Promenade. Then we went to the Welcome to the Cruise show at the Princess theater. They introduced the entertainment team, who were entertaining, and then they had a comedian. Forgot his name atm. [Phil Tag.] He was quite funny. Hope to see his full show tomorrow night. Hope they find his luggage! (He says Delta stands for Don't Expect Luggage To Arrive. Nice to know that before we fly back home via Delta....)
It's almost midnight, so I'd best get to bed. I'm tired & mom's already asleep. Busy day tomorrow!


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"And That's a Rap," Music, 9/26
Swan Song, Part I ...
As always, appreciative of your even-handed, thoughtful criticism of our beloved art. As a critic and one reviewed, I'll miss your insight dearly. That said, I'm juiced for whatever comes next. Thanks for always bigging me up. I owe you an arm or two.
Chinaka Hodge, Oakland
... And II
As your old high school English teacher, I'd say, well, it's time to have lunch again! More importantly, however, your contributions to our local culture are going to be missed. As one of Your Devoted Readers, I certainly look forward to your next venture, may it continue to be in the writing world and through your laser sharp, critical lens, your droll sense of humor, crazy compassion in unearthing the most desperate urgent voices in music. Call me.
Susan Charlip, Berkeley
"Meatless Mondays," What the Fork, 9/26
A Small But Important Step
Thanks to the Factory Farming Awareness Coalition for its BART ads encouraging Meatless Monday. Many people go meat-free on Mondays to reduce the number of animals raised on factory farms for the dinner table. On factory farms, animals are packed into warehouses, often with so little space they can't move more than a few inches. If we all went meat-free just one day a week, we could spare more than a billion animals from this fate.
It's also true that eating more meat-free meals is good for our health, which is why Oakland, Pleasanton, West Contra Costa, and Novato school districts are participating in Meatless Mondays.
People who take BART to help conserve resources should know that reducing meat consumption has environmental benefits, as well. The UN estimates that the meat, dairy, and egg industries generate a large portion of man-made greenhouse gas emissions.
We can't change the world overnight, but we can do little things that collectively make a big difference. Going meat-free on Mondays is a small but important step that, if we all took, would make a world of change.
Kristie Middleton
Outreach Manager of Farm Animal Protection The Humane Society of the United States
"New AC Transit GM Shakes Things Up," News, 9/26
AC Transit's Long Road
I hope David Armijo proves to be a good general manager. For now I will take Joyce Roy's word for it. The fact that he is interested in meeting with concerned bus riders is an excellent sign. I haven't heard any less complaining from drivers, with whom I speak regularly, yet, and I think it will take them a long time to lose their cynicism about AC Transit management. Armijo has a long row to hoe and I don't envy him.
I also don't appreciate waiting more than forty minutes for the #1 bus (a major line) at 7 p.m.
Joan Lichterman, Oakland
"Wind for One," Eco Watch, 9/26
Sheesh. I remember the shore before the Heron Bay development.
What a bunch of jerks. The last one in always wants to close the door to others.
And, I am still mad at Heron Bay residents for not allowing anyone using the local Bay Trail to park on "their" streets.
Selfish Heron Bay!
Gary Baker, San Leandro
"Big Organic Joins Monsanto," Eco Watch, 9/12
Where's the FDA?
We have a right to know if the food we pay for is genetically modified. Plain and simple.
It's not about trying to destroy businesses or kill big agriculture. Have at it and keep producing what you want, but we as consumers have a right to know what's in the food we buy and eat and feed to our families so we can make informed decisions based on our personal beliefs and preferences. As it stands now, without requiring GMO labeling, we cannot effectively make those decisions and we cannot truly know what's in our food. FDA needs to step up and do its job.
Heather Bashaw, Overland Park, Kansas
In our October 3 election story "Questions Swirl Around Tax Measure," we mistakenly reported that the Oakland Zoo only receives public support from the City of Oakland. It also receives financial support from the East Bay Regional Park District and was awarded a $7 million grant for its expansion project from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, as referenced elsewhere in the article.
Due to incompleteness of information provided to the Express, in our October 3 election story "Three's Company," we incorrectly implied that city council candidate Sean Sullivan has not been endorsed by the Sierra Club. He has.
In our September 26 Legalization Nation column, "GDP and Seven Stars, Reborn," we misstated the number of open, permitted, storefront dispensaries in Richmond. There are four — not three.


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Rally in Trafalgar Square
7 Oct 2008
Bishop joins more than 10,000 people
in historic rally to end child poverty
Bishop John Hine, Auxiliary Bishop of Southwark, joined more than 10,000 people from around the country for the largest ever rally to end child poverty in the UK.
London's Trafalgar Square was full of campaigners on Saturday (4 Oct). The
organisations, faith leaders, charities and thousands of individuals who make up
the End Child Poverty coalition demanded the Government keeps its promise to
halve child poverty by 2010 and end it by 2020.
Bishop John Hine, Chair of the Catholic Bishops' Committee for Marriage and Family Life in England and Wales, thinks the current global economic situation makes the campaign message all the more pertinent:
"It may seem inopportune, in the middle of a financial crisis, to raise the issue of child poverty. But in fact it becomes more important than ever. If managing family income is going to be more difficult for the average family home, how impossible is it going to become for those who, in terms of income, are at the bottom of the pile? We may have to tighten our belts for a time, but we must give priority to children whose homes have absolutely no belt-tightening potential."
(Left to right) Rev Jan Atkins, Methodist minister, Bishop John, Jane Williams, wife of Archbishop Rowan Williams, Dr Rosemary Keenan, Deputy CEO of Catholic Children's Society, Westminster, and Rt Rev Edward Holland, Hon. Archbishop, Diocese of London.
Dr Rosemary Keenan, Deputy CEO of Westminster's Catholic Children's Society, was also at the rally and called on the government to act swiftly:
"Poverty, like the hostile cold and damp of winter, seeps into the soul of a person and makes their life miserable. No child, the most vulnerable of our kind, should spend a childhood in misery and no adult should spend their life suffering from its crippling consequences. The government needs to act now to end child poverty. Failure to act is not an option when one third of our children currently live in poverty."
Hilary Fisher, Director of End Child Poverty, believes public pressure is all important to push the Government to keep its pledge to end child poverty in the UK:
"The Keep The Promise rally showed Gordon Brown how passionate this country is. We are encouraging anyone who couldn't make the rally to sign our online pledge, which will be delivered to Downing Street. The Government made a bold promise, now we must all hold them to it."
The singer and campaigner Sophie Ellis Bextor, who performed at the event, said:
"The End Child Poverty rally brought together thousands of people for one main reason – because they all want to see an end to child poverty in the UK. Today, we all sent a clear message to the Government that as a nation we will not sit back and watch millions of children face a bleak future simply by default of being born into a poor family."
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor also backed the initiative:
"We must remember that poverty exists in our midst and, following Christ's example, it is our duty to care for our neighbour. Just as we seek to end extreme poverty across the world, so we should remember our commitment to end child poverty in the UK. I encourage you all to support the Keep the Promise rally on 4 October."
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Hip Replacement Can Help Heart, Depression, and Diabetes
Patients who undergo total hip replacement face lower risks of heart failure, depression, and diabetes, according to a new study presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
THURSDAY, March 21, 2013 — Replacing a hip may do more for people than help with mobility, according to new research — it can also lower risk of heart failure, depression, and diabetes. Researchers presented their findings at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, saying the benefits of total hip replacements make it the clear choice for treating osteoarthritis of the hip when other treatment has failed.
Researchers from Exponent, Inc., an engineering and consulting firm that does medical research, looked at 24,000 patients with osteoarthritis of the hip over seven years, and divided them into two groups: those who had a total hip replacement and those who did not. Not only did the patients who underwent total hip replacement have a 52 percent lower mortality risk after seven years, researchers found they also had a 40 percent lower risk of diabetes and a 31 percent lower risk of depression.
"The consistently reduced risk of mortality, heart failure, and diabetes suggests that increased activity after [total hip replacement] may have a beneficial effect in reducing long term disease and death," the study authors, led by Exponent researcher Scott Lovald, PhD, wrote in their report.
The researchers attributed the decreased disease risk to the increased mobility and pain relief that comes with a total hip replacement.
"Pain relief and restored function can have a positive effect on a patient's overall health," the researchers wrote in the study. "Patients experiencing less pain are likely to be more active, thus potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular and other diseases."
Charles Nelson, MD, chief of Joint Replacement at Penn Orthopaedics, part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia, said the findings come as no surprise.
"Exercise is important for cardiovascular health, and people with hip replacement are able to retain mobility," he said. "It's an important part of trying to remain active and healthy."
The researchers also noted that moving around more could help alleviate depression, which is known to worsen heart disease and diabetes.
"There's no doubt that people, when they're not in pain, are less likely to be depressed," Dr. Nelson said. "It improves mood and health, which has been demonstrated in various studies."
And although health care for patients who undergo total hip replacement is $6,366 higher over seven years than for patients who do not have hip replacement, it's worth it in the long run due to the added quality of life, researchers said. They added that the additional cost does not take into account the amount of money patients with osteoarthritis who do not have hip replacement spend on medication, which brings the two treatment paths closer in price.
Nelson said total hip replacement not only cuts down on medication costs, but also on costs associated with caring for people with degenerative hip disease.
"Hip replacements are a very cost-effective strategy," Nelson said. "It allows patients to stay mobile and remain in the workforce. Their family members also don't have to take care of them and they don't have to be in a nursing home."
Nelson said the numerous benefits of hip replacement, coupled with the cost-effectiveness of the procedure, has convinced him to recommend the procedure to all of his patients who are candidates for it.
"I definitely encourage patients who are at a point where they have severe disability to have a total hip replacement," he said. "It improves their quality of life and keeps them independent."


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Which Godzilla Monster Are You?
Godzilla Kaiju
For decades we've been enjoying Godzilla films that feature colossal kaiju, or giant monsters. Whether Godzilla saves Earth or destroys it, audiences can't get enough of our favorite giant lizard.
But have you ever wondered which monster suits you the most? Godzilla himself? The agile Gigan, or three-headed King Ghidorah? Today we'll take a quiz that'll determine your inner behemoth! Afterwards, feel free to share your results and view some beautiful kaiju artwork.
Determine your monster!view quiz statistics
Your Kaiju
Which monster are you?
Other Results
Hope you're satisfied with your behemoth! If you'd like to read and see artwork of the various monsters, I'll list them below for you:
You are the mighty King of Monsters. You are large and incredibly powerful, and have defeated dozens of opponents. Your bulk, strength, and atomic breath obliterate almost any foe. You went through a phase where you used to terrorize Tokyo (awkward), but now you seem to defend Earth. You need to make up your mind on that. You live in the ocean, emerging from your home whenever Earth needs you. You have an incredibly dumb looking kid.
King Cesar
You are the prophesied King Cesar, a giant creature resembling a cross between a lion and a dog. Your allies, Godzilla and the citizens of Earth, can't decide if you look ridiculous or awesome. You are agile, but not the strongest monster. Still, it's pretty cool how you need to be awoken from a cave by having a Japanese lady sing-pray to you.
Your powerful eyes may reflect energy attacks back at their source, and you are part of an ancient prophecy foretelling two monsters that will save the planet from a foreign terror.
King Ghidorah
You are the nefarious King Ghidorah, one of Godzilla's deadliest enemies. You live to destroy, and are more than a worthy match for any opponent. You lack arms, but your three heads can tear enemies to shreds with razor sharp teeth. You shoot distinctive, yellow-colored Gravity Beams to dominate your adversaries. Your wings are strong enough to enable your massive body to fly, and can create mini hurricanes.
It took a whopping ten monsters to kill you in the movie Destroy All Monsters... but are you really gone for good?
You are the fierce Rodan. You were actually featured in your own movie before being integrated into the Godzilla series. You are an agile pterodactyl-like monster capable of flying at supersonic speeds and generating shockwaves.
You may be one of the smallest kaiju, but you demonstrate resistance to energy attacks. You are formidable, especially when you absorb radiation and morph into the golden-red Fire Rodan, where you become capable of firing powerful heat rays. Typically, you work alongside Godzilla to combat threats to Earth.
You are the menacing Gigan, a fiend working to help aliens conquer Earth. Instead of hands, your arms end in sharp hooks to rip enemies, and your chest contains a buzzsaw that further tears adversaries. You are agile and capable of flight. Your eye can fire a "Cluster Light Beam", a blast with short range but impressive width.
You are already considered one of Godzilla's most brutal enemies, and you often cooperate with fellows villains like King Ghidorah.
You are the steadfast Anguirus. You once terrorized Japan, but had a change of heart and now defend our world. You walk on all fours, and possess numerous sharp spines on your back that both protect you and impale foes. You are a crafty fighter, able to see through disguises, and willing to retreat if necessary.
You may not be the most powerful monster, but you are courageous, and surprisingly dangerous with your ferocious bites, scratches, and tenacity. You even possess a sonic roar capable of obliterating tanks. You proved a worthy companion when you aided Godzilla in a tag-team fight against King Ghidorah and Gigan, and serve as Godzilla's closest friend and most trusted ally.
You are the terrifying MechaGozilla, a giant robot duplicate. You have attempted to conquer Earth, though later versions of you actually defend the planet. You are made of the hilariously named Space Titanium, and your vast arsenal includes powerful eye beams, a laser fired from your chest, and missiles launched from your fingers, kneecaps, and toes. You may fly using jets on your feet, your head may rotate to attack foes from all angles, and you can even generate a force field.
You are arguably Godzilla's strongest enemy. You can't quite match the King of Monsters in brute strength, but your weapons and technology more than make up for it.
The Future of Godzilla
Though several of his movies release only in Japan, Godzilla's popularity has expanded overseas, largely thanks to the success of 2014's awesome film. With its positive reception and sequels on the way, the future looks bright for the King of Monsters, and I'm optimistic we'll see more fearsome Kaiju before long.
But for now, share your results and I'll see you at our next Godzilla exploration!
© 2015 Jeremy Gill
My favourite kaiju has always been King Ghidorah. I took the quiz and I found out I was King Ghidorah all along. My name is Kedan Pentia and I approve this Hub! This was awesome. :D
This is a good quiz
The quiz was fun. Any reason why Gamera and Mothra aren't on the list?
I pretty much cheated to get Godzilla because... you know, GODZILLA! :-)


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Las Olas Del Tiempo starts with a young girl happily playing by the beach. She then stops by an old shack, where she sees something that greatly saddens her. With a heavy heart, she runs across the beach, with her footsteps well-marked in the sand. After a while, she looks towards the waves, and takes a step back. A surprising thing happens, and she gladly retraces her steps.
This short film uses no dialogue, but it conveys quite a heavy message. It's difficult enough for a young girl to process such an unlikely event, but it must be a heart-breaking process to try and stop that thing from happening. This film is a little sweet, a little bitter, and quite sad. Simple, beautiful, and touching.
If I were given the chance to change something in my past, I'm not quite sure if I would take it. I've felt pain and sadness, yes, but I think they helped me change my character for the better. What about you? If you had the opportunity to go back in time to change something, would you do it?
(Las Olas Del Tiempo is available on YouTube. Click here for the journey of a girl accepting her mother's death. Click here for the story of a man trying to accept his loss.)
Las Olas Del Tiempo, on YouTube
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Awards for interior designer, financial advisor and hairdresser
Tuesday, 24th April 2012.
At a recent meeting of thebestofhaverhill, held at the Days Inn, three local businesses were acknowledged for being highly recommended by their customers - and received their certificates from the town's MP Matthew Hancock, who was the guest speaker.
Finishing Touch Interiors is owned by Sarah Gibbs, a talented interior designer with over ten years' experience in designing kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms, home staging, space planning and e-decorating.
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Richard Woodwards from Foster Denovo is an independent financial advisor, licensed to advise on all aspects of financial advice.
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Richard is recommended by his clients for making a difficult subject easy to understand, inspiring confidence, being reliable, honest, friendly and kind.
After only one month as member of thebestofhaverhill Avant Garde Hair Boutique has received nearly 60 reviews! The salon, which operates from Gurteens Yard just off High Street, was opened in 2010 by owner Westley Hellen.
The talented young stylist is keen to express his creativity and enjoys transforming his clients through their haircuts and colours.
Last year Westley undertook Vidal Sassoon training in London and Avant Garde is one of a small number of salons in the country which can sell and use Vidal Sassoon products.
Avant Garde is recommended for friendly service, a lovely atmosphere, great products and a talented, creative stylist who has lots of ideas.
Elaine Carr, owner of thebestofhaverhill said: All businesses have to be recommended before they are even considered for membership of thebestof, this is to ensure that we only showcase the best businesses in the area.
"I am delighted to recognise these three fantastic businesses. It is clear from their reviews that they are first class at what they do and highly regarded by their clients. There is such a wealth of talent in Haverhill and the surrounding area I think its important that we let people know about it.
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Glory of Zion/Chuck Pierce had a dynamic message on Sunday. He said that it is time for:
Connecting the Dots
Putting the pieces together
Vision becomes clear
Two things becoming one
People see you differently
It is time. Time for seeing the Lord re-integrate our lives into wholeness. Time to re-member our lives into His purpose.
The enemy seeks to fragment us by attacking our identity and scattering our focus. Scripture tells us that he roars around seeking whom he may devour and that his purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. This is still his plan today. And, for many of us, it has been a hard year, filled with attacks on our finances, health, families, marriages and more.
But God…….
God is going to re-integrate, re-member, and restore our lives to standing firm in the reality of our identity in Christ. How will He do this? It will be unique for each one of us. I believe in this word from Glory of Zion. If you want to hear more of it just go to Glory of Zion and listen to Sunday morning's message. I can sense that change is in the air. Here is how those points above relate to my life.
Connecting the Dots – There were times when I would try to form the picture from the very little I had. It did not work, at all. Many times I felt that my life was built on uncoordinated, out of sync pieces that would come together for a moment in time, never to be heard of again. Relationships that I truly felt were traveling with me into my future fell by the wayside. Ministry opportunities where I gave my all only to be put to the side when something or someone better came along disappeared into a vapor. The dots just drifted in space, each one holding substance but not yet integrally linked to see a picture. God will now connect some of these dots that seemed confusing at the time to show me that He was behind the scenes working in my life for a greater glory. Of course, not all will be revealed this side of heaven but that's ok. I'll take what I can get and more.
Putting the pieces together – During this past year, in my frustration, I often mentioned to my husband that our lives felt like a puzzle, spread out in pieces on a kitchen table. The problem was that the pieces all appeared to be in the right color and form, ready to be put together but whenI tried, nothing happened. Over and over, I tried. It never worked. Why? Only God can piece it all together. All the mess, all the ups and downs, and all the in-betweens. They really are forming a great picture, called My Life and they all work for good.
Vision becomes clear & People see you differently – So much to say about this. This past year I have felt like this:
They arrived at Bethsaida. Some people brought a sightless man and begged Jesus to give him a healing touch. Taking him by the hand, he led him out of the village. He put spit in the man's eyes, laid hands on him, and asked, "Do you see anything?" He looked up. "I see men. They look like walking trees." So Jesus laid hands on his eyes again. The man looked hard and realized that he had recovered perfect sight, saw everything in bright, twenty–twenty focus (Mark 8:22-25 Message)
My desire: clear focus again, clear prophecy, clear spiritual vision. It's happening. As for people seeing me differently, that would take a whole blog post so whey don't you look at this one? And this one?
Two things becoming one – still thinking about this one so I will focus on just the above for now.
This prophetic word is life to me. How about you? Do any of these points connect with you?
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So I waited long enough that I ended up not being ready to leave on time to be at the wedding by 15:00 - and I think I'd be a dick to show up and try to get in in the middle of the wedding. So I'm being a lesser dick by not doing that. I'm going to go over and wait outside since they often do greet lines after a wedding and I want to be there for pfloyd (sorry dude, I suck).
I'm very pissed with NStar about this gas meter thing. See, many weeks ago I got a letter about swapping *my* meter. When I set that up I had to take an afternoon off for the appointment because they said they never did it weekends. I told them there were other meters which they checked on and said that yes, they needed to be swapped. But when they showed to do mine they only had one meter so they couldn't do the others. And then a couple of weeks ago they called me to say they needed to actually swap the other meters out, after they failed to do it when I gave them the chance the first time. And since they're desperate to swap the one very overdue meter, suddenly they can do it on a weekend. I did leave a voicemail this time that if they didn't show for this appointment that I was unlikely to give them another chance to do it - they aren't *my* meters, and they get in trouble for not swapping them - not me. Not even my landlord gets in without me - I have an alarm and no one else has a code.
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By Mary Allen Lindemann, Co-Founder, Coffee by Design
Of course your business is doing well. Everyone needs coffee. We hear it from customers every day as they enter our bustling coffeehouses. Although it is true that specialty coffeehouse sales have outperformed overall US foodservice operations (according to the most recent SCAA Quarterly Sector Report, specialty coffeehouses are growing 5–10% compared to flat sales in foodservice), selling coffee has become more difficult. The cost of doing business has increased significantly, with menu price increases that are not able to keep up with the cost of inflation. Even though relief appears to be on the way in 2012 due to moderating coffee and dairy costs, many coffee retailers are playing financial catch up while exploring ways to diversify their product offerings and expand sales opportunities throughout the day. Yes, coffee has survived, but not without retail making some necessary changes. What does specialty coffee retail look like now, and what does it take to succeed?
As the co-owner of Coffee By Design (CBD), a small specialty coffee roaster/retailer company, I've often struggled with how one defines success. Opening the doors to our first coffeehouse in Portland, Maine, in 1994, we began a community coffee company as a husband/wife team and one part-timer with the belief that a great cup of coffee can change the world. Today, we employ 45 people in four retail locations in Portland and Freeport, Maine, and a coffee micro roastery, which roasts over 30 specialty coffees. We are having our best year yet—both in sales and profitability—but it's been a journey, especially since the financial crisis began.
Having opened our business during a recession, we knew well that coffee was a luxury, but felt that it was a relatively reasonably priced indulgence, that brought joy. Over the years, we have experienced our share of highs and lows. But at no other time in our business as a coffee retailer have we been more challenged than when the most recent recession began and coffee prices (along with everything else) reached historic highs. We, like many others, were faced with a multitude of decisions regarding which direction to go in order to grow. Many people we know shuttered their doors; others continue to struggle.
What we have found throughout 18 years of business is that times like these give us the opportunity to dig deep inside (not bury our heads), rediscover why we are in the business in the first place, and remember what makes our coffeehouse(s) unique in a highly competitive marketplace. Many of these points are basic….but it's amazing how often in the busyness of business, we forget them. Whether you are new to specialty coffee or have been in it for some time, you will hopefully gain something from the lessons that we have learned that have allowed us to enjoy continued success (yes, success) as a specialty coffee retailer.
Be true to who you are.
As you were planning to open a business, you wrote a mission statement. If not, write one now. We have found it to be an invaluable tool when making choices about what as a business we choose to do and what not to. We revisited our original statement, which had been tweaked over the years, and strengthened it. Where before we spoke about our core values, the new document details what those values are. We put in writing our belief that now more than ever, how we conduct our business makes a difference. Everything we do from our staff t-shirts to Facebook postings reflects our culture. A major revamping of our employee handbook is in the works, so there is no mistake that this could only be Coffee By Design's. Our mission is simple: provide the best quality coffee, educate our community about specialty coffee, and use our power as a small business to support our environment and our community – locally and worldwide. We are committed supporters of the arts and social change. We view sustainability in our business holistically. We are stewards of the health of our planet and of our fellow humans.
Knowing who you are extends to customer suggestions. Many of us have the good fortune to have customers who feel so invested in our company that they share ideas about how to improve what we do. Well-intentioned folks will offer ways in which you can grow your business: with everything from expanded product offerings to which events you should sponsor. Diversification can be positive as long as it truly reflects your business. Change is good, but we have lost money by trying things that just didn't feel like us. Don't be afraid of taking baby steps when exploring new ideas until you have some indication that you will succeed. There is a program called Innovation Engineering, which says it best: "Fail Fast, Fail Cheap."
Don't be a cookie cutter company. If you have multiple locations, don't feel that you have to make each one look like the others. Decide on key elements that make each store reflect "your brand" but allow each to explore opportunities, which may be specific to that location. Our goal is that each of our coffeehouses be identifiable as Coffee By Design while reflecting its own identity, so that our customers may enjoy a different experience in each of our locations. For example, we added live music to our coffeehouse located inside L.L. Bean's flagship store in Freeport. The space is large enough to accommodate this addition, plus customers who frequent L.L. Bean are used to special events happening at this outdoor clothing and recreation equipment retailer.
Our Origins Bar, which opened in 2005 as part of our micro roastery, is a good example of how we diluted our original vision, as it became more of a coffeehouse (like our other locations) than was intended. What was meant to be more of an information-driven location with displays about farms and regions from which we buy, as well as frequent customer tastings, turned into shelves filled with mugs, other retail products and a wide selection of impulse food offerings. Although it was experiencing double-digit growth, it was unclear to customers what the Origins Bar was. We've spent the past few months streamlining product offerings and reworking the store's layout so that customers are not faced with abrupt changes as we prepare to re-launch the store this fall.
Know your numbers.
Review your numbers on a regular basis (not just during tax time). If you don't, you are out of business. Analyze how your sales are trending year to date and what your profit is on those sales. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how great your sales are if you're running your operation inefficiently and there is no money left in the bank.
We found that our sales were strong once we adjusted our menu board pricing but were still not realizing the profit we needed to support the business. We chose to focus on two areas in order to improve profitability: the cost of goods with key product vendors and the loan structure with our bank. A review of our dairy provider led us to meetings with two other companies while asking our current vendor to review our pricing and delivery structure and present an updated proposal. We chose to move our account due to better pricing and, surprising to us, better quality dairy elsewhere. This one change will result in $6,000 in savings, conservatively. During this time of economic uncertainty, we felt we had worked hard to stay fiscally strong. We were in the process of consolidating several of our business loans and felt our current bank did not recognize what we had accomplished. They did not take the time to meet with us to discuss options and offer any incentives to stay with them. We met with several banks and gave our current bank the opportunity to work for our business. The deal our current bank presented will save us close to $100,000 during the life of the loan. With these savings, we were able to borrow more money without increasing our monthly loan amount, which has resulted in many long delayed improvements to infrastructure companywide.
Less is more.
It is important to keep on top of what is new in the industry. Making changes and adding new products is beneficial, as long as they fit within your business model. But first review what you have in place. For example, we were offering between six to seven brands of energy/granola bars and anywhere from four to eight different flavor options for each brand. When we looked at what we were actually selling, we found some bars that sold rarely were taking up valuable shelf space, not to mention tying up money which could be used restocking products which were selling.
We revisited the strategy we had when we first opened our doors. Every inch of shelf space is real estate and must be paying its rent. Counter space was prime real estate and needed to be paying more. We did a major purge and found that not only did our cash flow free up due to the decrease in money being spent to keep the shelves looking full, profit increased as what we did stock sold more frequently. Customers also felt less overwhelmed by too many offerings. The feedback confirmed what the numbers were showing. Make your business easy for people to understand and for your staff to implement and you'll be more profitable.
Implement smart marketing strategies.
It's important to get the proper credit when you give, whether it's sponsorship dollars or a gift card donation. Continue those things which are important to you and don't be afraid to ask for acknowledgement for what you do. It's all part of your marketing budget and it is critical to building customer loyalty. Be consistent in your giving and view it as long term.
With regards to sponsorships and attendance at events, it's important to carefully select events and opportunities that reflect the right audience for your offerings. Take the time to research and make certain you choose sponsorship opportunities based on packages that include the amount of recognition you are hoping to gain—and that are within your budget—and develop partnerships with events and organizations that are the most aligned with your values and mission.
Analyze events soon after attendance in order to determine whether or not the event was worthwhile in promoting your business. As a result of this analysis, we have expanded our involvement in some events whereas we have decided to pass on others moving forward. We are in the process of developing a pre- and post-event form so that we are clear internally about why we have chosen to participate in a particular event and review afterwards whether or not we accomplished our goals.
The elements of our marketing strategy could be an entirely new article. Needless to say, it incorporates a balanced mix. Since the recent recession, we have also increased the frequency with which we review our overall marketing to at least 4 – 5 times throughout the year to ensure the mix is meeting the needs of our business.
Show me the money.
There is money available to grow your company. We felt that being a for profit entity meant that there were no financial opportunities for us other than traditional bank financing. As we looked at improvements we wanted to make to our various locations, we discovered that grants were available to make these dreams a reality. The façade improvement we did at our original coffeehouse was partially funded by the City of Portland's Façade Improvement Grant/Match Program. This spring, we expanded our environmental efforts and installed solar panels at our roastery building with the help of an Efficiency Maine Grant. The system is expected to produce about half of the power used in the facility, offsetting roughly 18,000 pounds of C02 emissions from conventional electricity sources. When one of our coffeehouse's HVAC systems ceased to work during the first of this summer's heat waves, we were able to install a better system, which although not inexpensive, had incentives available due to its energy efficiency. There is money out there. Talk to your local economic development department. Contact your State's small business and environmental agencies. There are funds available for those who spend the time to search online and ask. Don't be shy about looking for money that can help your business grow. You are not only helping yourself but your staff members and community who depend on you.
Hire the right people for you.
Just because someone was the shining star at your nearby competitor doesn't mean that particular barista is the best choice for you. It is important to hire people who share your company's values and believe in your mission. We have hired people who during the interview expressed their dissatisfaction with the structure and impersonal nature of larger corporate coffee companies where they had experience, and yet seem surprised when they joined us when told that we don't have a cleaning crew to clean the toilet (we all clean them) and yes, you are expected to abide by our dress code. It is important to check references and make sure that you are clear about the interests an applicant must possess in order to consider hiring. I have had lovely conversations with potential new hires without them once mentioning coffee or my company and why they want to work with us. I want employees who love coffee and have taken the time to learn about CBD. It's easy to go online and find out about a company before arriving for an interview. I want people who are problem solvers and thrive on information. If they aren't willing to take the time to learn about us for the interview, they probably aren't going to take the time to learn what our customers want.
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I've often told those around me that life would be boring if we weren't faced on a regular basis with new challenges. The experience I have gained over the past several years in the specialty coffee industry has resulted in great opportunities for Coffee By Design, which will carry the company into the future stronger than ever. There are new things to learn each day that should be embraced. Whether the economy is weak or strong, how you operate your specialty coffeehouse business should be viewed through the lens of what makes your business unique utilizing the range of information and skills available—from financial to proper staffing—to succeed.
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This brand new piece of historical fiction follows four narrators during World War II - three teenage Prussian (now the area containing countries like Latvia and Lithuania) refugees and one German sailor. Each carries a secret that they have never told another. The three refugees meet on the road, each coming from a very different background and set of circumstances, and they are all headed for the Baltic Sea, hoping to escape an encroaching Russian army by boarding a German ship headed toward relative safety. Unfortunately, it seems that safety does not always come as advertised.
Why It's Worth Reading:
Once again, I am floored by a piece of historical fiction. There is so much more to this book and its characters that make it worth reading, but it is also a well-researched fictional account of what may have occurred leading up to and during the worst maritime disaster in history. We're talking about nearly twice as many deaths as the Titanic, and yet I have never before heard of the Wilhelm Gustloff or its epic demise. I initially picked up this book because I am a huge fan of the author, Ruta Sepetys' (who's from Michigan, by the way) other works, Between Shades of Grey and Out of the Easy. This book did not disappoint. I was immediately captured by the fascinating and mysterious cast of characters, and the fast, short chapters that they each told in succession added a sense of suspense and action that really kept me turning pages. I'm thrilled to have yet another fantastic historical fiction novel to share with students and to connect to curriculum, and as a bonus, I'm adding it to the World History Grade Improvement list for second semester. Watch for copies to arrive to the LMC shortly!
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Publication Date: February 2, 2016
Awards: None yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if it received some eventually. It's only been out for 10 days and it's already got 4 starred reviews!
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These are some of the best uses of music in Christmas TV ads. Which one is your favourite?
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In 2013, Lily Allen solidified John Lewis as the leader in Christmas TV Ads with her stunning cover of Keane's 'Somewhere Only We Know'. It also helped to relaunch the singer's career after she had taken an early retirement.
During the '90s, households were divided as to whether they should buy Quality Street or Roses, but in 1992 Quality Street won the fight with their heart-warming Christmas ad. Who can forget the generosity of the little boy who gives his lollipop lady a box of chocolates. The ad perfectly chose to use 'Magic Moments' by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
This festive tune is by American singer Melanie Thornton who sadly died in a plane crash days before Christmas in 2001. It remains a signature song of the holiday season and always gets us excited about Santa coming!
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Are you fascinated by the inner workings of hotels? Do you take copious notes whenever you see a commercial for a cruise line? Does the song "Leaving on a Jet Plane" leave you feeling upbeat and happy? If your answer is an unequivocal and enthusiastic "yes" then perhaps tourism management is the course of study for you!
Often paired with hospitality, a major in tourism management teaches you all about the business of travel and tourism. Through a variety of courses in marketing, operations and event management, you'll learn how to navigate this industry. Of course, you'll also be expected to know about the world around you. Therefore, you'll likely take some classes in geography, political science and/or a foreign language. It's also common for majors to study abroad. Finally, as an added bonus, most tourism management programs require their students to complete an internship so you'll graduate with some practical experience and a line for your resume.
Strong communication skills are paramount for any tourism management major. You should also be a person who is open to new cultures, ideas and different ways of thinking. And, of course, it's certainly beneficial to be a people person. Finally you should probably not suffer from pteromerhanophobia (i.e., fear of flying).
As a tourism management major, you'll learn how to master the industry through classes such as: Travel Operations and Planning, Tourism Development, Tourism Transportation Systems, Tourism and Commercial Recreation, Visitor Behavior, Resource Based Tourism, Ecotourism, Dynamics of the Cruise Industry, Winter Resort and Adventure Management, Geography of the British Isles, Geography of Latin America, and Aviation and Airline Industry Management.
It's probably a safe bet to say that tourism management majors are interested in business, travel and other cultures. Therefore, they also would likely enjoy studying geography, international business, international relations, advertising, economics, political science, hospitality, marketing, public relations, Asian studies, American studies, Latin American studies, African studies, Slavic studies, history, and recreation and leisure studies.
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I have been assigned one of those big blobs of spaghetti code to maintain, and in particular I have to make changes to a very complicated loop. I want to be able to make a "surgical strike"—put the new rules in place and then bypass the rest of the logic in the loop body with the minimum-possible fuss. What's the best way to do this?
Isn't it painful to make changes to an existing program that is packed full of contorted logic ("spaghetti code")? And isn't it positively terrifying to make those changes when you don't have a regression test for the program that you can run afterward to ensure that no bugs were inadvertently introduced?
Yet that is what we are often called upon to do.
When faced with this situation, the smart thing to do is to make the smallest, most isolated change possible, thereby minimizing the ripple effect.
It sounds to me like you have a situation along these lines:
PROCEDURE someone_elses_mess /* || Author: Long-Gone Consultant || Maintained by: Terrified Employee */ IS BEGIN ... lots and lots of convoluted code FOR index IN 1 .. my_collection.COUNT LOOP ... hard-to-understand logic here ... more of the same here END LOOP; END;
and you need to add some code between "hard-to-understand logic here" and "more of the same here." If a certain condition is met, you want to execute some new code and then skip over the rest of the loop body and move on to the next iteration.
You can accomplish this in a few ways:
Adding an IF statement
Using a GOTO statement
In Oracle Database 11g, taking advantage of the new CONTINUE statement
Here's what the loop body might look like with an IF statement:
BEGIN ... lots and lots of convoluted code FOR index IN 1 .. my_collection.COUNT LOOP ... hard-to-understand logic here IF new_condition THEN ... new code here ELSE ... more of the same here END IF; END LOOP; END;
Here's the approach with GOTO:
BEGIN ... lots and lots of convoluted code FOR index IN 1 .. my_collection.COUNT LOOP ... hard-to-understand logic here IF new_condition THEN ... new code here GOTO end_of_loop; END IF; ... more of the same here <<end_of_loop>> NULL; -- Placeholder END LOOP; END;
And, finally, here's the approach with CONTINUE (new to Oracle Database 11g):
BEGIN ... lots and lots of convoluted code FOR index IN 1 .. my_collection.COUNT LOOP ... hard-to-understand logic here IF new_condition THEN ... new code here CONTINUE; END IF; ... more of the same here END LOOP; END;
Now, with code this simple, all three of these approaches look reasonable and get the job done. But if you are dealing with an extremely complex, convoluted program, the IF statement gets tricky. You have to make sure you set up the ELSE clause properly and enclose the correct logic. Which means that you have to find the END LOOP statement for this loop, which could be hundreds of lines later in the program, with many other END LOOPs in between.
The GOTO allows you to simply branch to the end of the loop, but, again, you must find the end of that loop and then add both the label and the placeholder "NULL;" statement so that the GOTO has someplace executable to go .
No, the best solution to this problem—available when you upgrade to Oracle Database 11g—is to simply tell the PL/SQL runtime that you want to continue with the loop execution, skipping the rest of the body for this iteration. Clean, simple, and declarative.
And, by the way, just as with the EXIT statement, you can use CONTINUE in a WHEN clause and also specify an END label (helpful with nested loops).
Here is an example of CONTINUE WHEN:
BEGIN ... lots and lots of convoluted code FOR index IN 1 .. my_collection.COUNT LOOP ... hard-to-understand logic here /* I want to execute this new logic and then "escape." */ ... new code here CONTINUE WHEN new_condition; ... more of the same here END LOOP; END;
The following block shows how you can skip not only the rest of the inner loop but also the outer loop by specifying a label with CONTINUE:
BEGIN <<outer_loop >> FOR o_index IN 1 .. my_collection.COUNT LOOP <<inner_loop>> FOR i_index IN your_collection.FIRST .. your_collection.LAST LOOP ... lots of code /* Skip the rest of this and the outer loop if condition is met. */ CONTINUE outer_loop WHEN condition_is_met; ... more inner loop logic END LOOP inner_loop; ... more outer loop logic END LOOP outer_loop; END;How Do I Track My Songs?
I work for a radio station (call it WORA—not the real name), and I need to write a program that keeps track of how many times a song is requested and played within a given period and also track the count of songs in one of our two categories: folk and rock (I am simplifying things for the question). Although the list of available songs is stored in a database table, this tracking information is not stored in the database; it is active only during the current session. I see how I could write the program by creating a few database tables and writing a bunch of SQL, but I wonder if there might not be an easier way.
There is definitely a much easier way: use multilevel, string-indexed collections!
As you will see, although the syntax for multilevel, string-indexed collections can be a little bit tricky at first, once you are up to speed and as long as you are careful about how you define these structures, they can make your life very, very easy.
Now, when building code as you describe in your question, you should start by describing the functionality you need in the package specification. Listing 1, for example, is the specification that I believe corresponds to your requirements (much simplified, I am sure, from the reality at the radio station and based on a table called wora_songs).
Code Listing 1: Package specification for wora_manager
SQL> PACKAGE wora_manager 2 IS 3 c_folk CONSTANT CHAR (4) := 'FOLK'; 4 c_rock CONSTANT CHAR (4) := 'ROCK'; 5 6 PROCEDURE reset_counts; 7 8 PROCEDURE song_requested (title_in IN wora_songs.title%TYPE); 9 10 PROCEDURE song_played (title_in IN wora_songs.title%TYPE); 11 12 FUNCTION song_requested_count (title_in 13 IN wora_songs.title%TYPE) 14 RETURN PLS_INTEGER; 15 16 FUNCTION folk_requested_count 17 RETURN PLS_INTEGER; 18 END wora_manager;
Summarizing the wora_manager package specification, in Listing 1:
Lines 3 and 4: I declare constants to avoid multiple instances of hard-coded literals.
Line 6: I provide a program to reset counts as needed.
Lines 8-10: The song_requested and song_played procedures record the fact that a particular song (by title) was requested or played.
Lines 12-17: I can retrieve the number of times a particular song was requested or songs in the folk category were requested.
Yes, I know—you need additional functions for rock songs and "number of times a song was played," but I have limited space in this column, so you will have to add those. I also will not include in this column code that is not germane to the demonstration of the use of the collections, such as the inserts into the wora_songs table and a function to look up the category for a song title. You can, however, view all of this code in the download file .
Listing 2 shows an example that uses the wora_manager package.
Code Listing 2: Using the wora_manager package
SQL> BEGIN 2 wora_manager.song_requested ( 3 'If I were a rich man'); 4 5 wora_manager.song_requested ('Peace train'); 6 7 DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE ( 8 wora_manager.song_requested_count ( 9 'If I were a rich man') 10 ); 11 wora_manager.song_played ('Peace train'); 12 END;
Once the package specification is defined and compiled, you should set up the tests for these programs—before you start writing the package body. With my tests in place, I can move on to the implementation. Let's recap the data I need to keep track of:
How many songs were requested/played within a category
How many times a song was requested/played
There are many ways to implement data structures to store this data. Listing 3 shows the approach I took for the wora_manager package body.
Code Listing 3: Package body for wora_manager
SQL> CREATE OR REPLACE PACKAGE BODY wora_manager 2 IS 3 TYPE counts_rt IS RECORD ( 4 requested_count PLS_INTEGER 5 , played_count PLS_INTEGER 6 ); 7 8 TYPE song_counts_tt IS TABLE OF counts_rt 9 INDEX BY wora_songs.title%TYPE; 10 11 TYPE by_category_tt IS TABLE OF song_counts_tt 12 INDEX BY wora_songs.CATEGORY%TYPE; 13 14 g_song_data by_category_tt;
The following are key lines in the wora_manager package body (Listing 3):
Lines 3-6: a record type to hold the two types of counts—requested and played.
Lines 8 and 9: a collection type (PL/SQL's version of an array) in which each element of the collection is one of those records, and the index into the collection is a string—the title of the song.
Lines 11-13: a collection type in which each element of the collection is another collection, of those song count records, and the index into the collection is a string—the category (either folk or rock).
Line 14: a variable based on the "collection of collections" type. This variable will hold all the count information.
Code Listing 4: Song_requested procedure
SQL> PROCEDURE song_requested (title_in IN VARCHAR2) 2 IS 3 l_category wora_songs.CATEGORY%TYPE := 4 category_for_title (title_in); 5 BEGIN 6 g_song_data (l_category) (title_in).requested_count := 7 g_song_data (l_category) (title_in).requested_count + 1; 8 EXCEPTION 9 WHEN NO_DATA_FOUND 10 THEN 11 g_song_data (l_category) (title_in).requested_count := 1; 12 END song_requested;
In the song_requested procedure, the user passes in a song title, so I call a function to retrieve the category for that title. These two pieces of information (category and title) are the two index values for my g_song_data collection of collections.
As you can see in line 6 of Listing 4, the syntax I use to identify the record that holds the count information for this song is
g_song_data (l_category) (title_in)
In other words, g_song_data (l_ category) takes me to the element in the collection of collections for that category (there are at most two elements in this "outer" collection, because I am working only with folk and rock songs). Then I go after the counts for a particular song by using its title as the index in the "inner" collection.
I then increment the requested_count by 1. If this is the first time the song is requested, Oracle Database will raise the NO_DATA_FOUND exception, because I tried to look at an element for an index that was not defined. So I trap that exception and set the count to 1.
To make these steps a bit clearer, consider the anonymous block in Listing 5.
Code Listing 5: Anonymous block
SQL> DECLARE 2 l_songs_in_category song_counts_tt; 3 l_song_counts counts_rt; 4 BEGIN 5 l_songs_in_category := g_song_data ('FOLK'); 6 l_song_counts := 7 l_songs_in_category (If I had a rocket launcher'); 8 DBMS_OUTPUT.put_line (l_song_counts.requested_count); 9 END;
I have broken out the intermediate data structures. I declare a collection of count records (l_songs_in_category) and a record of counts (l_song_counts). In Listing 5, line 5, I get all the song counts for folk songs. In lines 6 and 7, I get the counts (a record) for one song. In line 8, I display one field of the record.
I am sure that if you are new to collections and multilevel collections, this can take a little getting used to. Yet, consider how much I am able to do with such a small amount of code. I simply provide the string name (title or category) as the index value, and PL/SQL automatically sorts out all the information for me and keeps track of it all very neatly.
The logic for retrieving the count for a given song is also very simple, as shown in Listing 6.
Code Listing 6: song_requested_count function
SQL> FUNCTION song_requested_count (title_in IN VARCHAR2) 2 RETURN PLS_INTEGER 3 IS 4 l_category wora_songs.CATEGORY%TYPE := 5 category_for_title (title_in); 6 BEGIN 7 RETURN g_song_data 8 (l_category) (title_in).requested_count; 9 EXCEPTION 10 WHEN NO_DATA_FOUND 11 THEN 12 RETURN 0; 13 END song_requested_count;
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text: Although far from the 2007 peak, preliminary sales transaction volumes for the third quarter came in well above the 2009 trough levels with recent data showing strength in apartments after a July lull; increases in suburban office related to medical office portfolio activity (CBD preference is still strong); growth in industrial outside of flex; and weaker retail overall, but modest gains in malls outside of strip malls. Expect overall U.S. sales transaction volume growth to decline from 60 percent + in 2011 to around 10 percent for full-year 2012; while growth is slow, it remains positive in a more challenged macro-economic environment. Tech and energy are a few of the growth drivers for 2013 and beyond as outlined in Jones Lang LaSalle's recently published Cross Sector Outlook.