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Nasi goreng or fried rice is undoubtedly one of the easiest and most Asians' favorite dishes to make. Leftover of this and that can turn into wonderful meal in no time. Stink bean fried rice is one popular Indonesian street foods. There is no middle ground here, it's either you like stink beans or you don't 🙂 (I'm IN LOVE with them!)
I do think I have affinity for stinky food. I grew up eating TONS of stink beans (petai). Only my dad and I love to eat petai at our house. Stink beans are known as Parkia Speciosa . They are called stink beans for reason I suppose. They stink literally everything from the time the beans enter your mouth and you chew it all the way to your waste products (pee and poop to be precise, sorry for the lack of better words!). So my dad and I were pretty much condemned by the rest of the family member whenever we ate petai, but that did not stop us! NEVER ! I went crazy with grilled petai!
I think I might be the last one at my side of family lineage who love petai, though my 3-year old son might show some potential. He didn't seem to mind when he ate them with rice, but on their own, he would spit them out. My daughter told me "I would give these a big "X" mom!". I did not pursue further! Thank goodness my husband loves petai too! We are the stinky duo whenever I make anything with petai! I can only find frozen petai here, but they are still stinky enough 🙂
I usually make sure I'm not meeting any friends the next day or if I do, I have plenty of mints in my purse. I'm not exaggerating you guys! When I say they are stinky, they really are stinky to the max ! But, the kind of stinkyness I like ! Here is my version of Nasi Goreng Petai!
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Stink bean fried rice (Nasi goreng petai)PIN RECIPE PRINT RECIPE
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1/2 cup of small to medium dried anchovies
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 2 shallots peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and finely minced
- 1/2 cup of stink bean/sator bean/petai split open and halved
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups of cooked white rice
- 1/2 tsp of good-quality turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Chili flakes optional
- Preheat the large wok/skillet with cooking oil. When oil is hot enough, add in the dried anchovies and roasted peanuts and fried until the anchovies are crispy. The time depends on how small or large the anchovies are. The peanuts should be just lightly brown. dish them out using slotted spoon. Set aside
- In the same wok/skillet, add in shallots and garlic. Stir fry until very fragrant. About 30 seconds. Add in the stink beans and stir fry for about 20 seconds. Push to the side. Crack in eggs. And let the eggs cook until the white started to solidify. Use your spatula to break the egg yolks and start to scramble them into little pieces. Add in the rice followed by turmeric powder. Stir to mix everything. Add in the anchovies and peanuts your fried earlier. Give it a stir again. Season with pinch of salt and stir to mix everything. Have a taste and add more salt to your taste. Remove from the heat and serve at once. Sprinkle with some chili flakes for some extra heat
I try not to make this very often because I can load up on this plate after plate! Spicy and stinky! I can't ask for more !
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We spent 5 months working in the little town of Strahan, furiously saving for the next chapter of our travels. When April 2016 rolled around and Targa zoomed past in a cloud of dust, it was finally time to take full advantage of our unusually healthy financial situations and the pure luxury of ample time, two things backpackers are normally scraping the bottom of the barrel for.
Our aim was simple; explore every nook and cranny within our reach, not forgetting to revisit places that had stolen our hearts on a previous visit to the island over a year before.
It took us just over 5 weeks until we felt both accomplished and exhausted. In that time we drove thousands of kilometres, braving the winter weather as we teetered and trudged along coastlines, amongst forests, across moorland, up mountains and through town after town. We came face to face with the most spectacular wildlife and scenery, which is now permanently imprinted on our minds like the stamps in our passports.
Although we started our journey in Strahan, our route can easily be picked up from any location and chopped and changed to suit your own time frame and preferences. So without further ado, here is 5 weeks worth of potentially useful information to sink your teeth into. Enjoy!
Day 1 – 2 | Strahan to Derwent Bridge/Lake St. Clair
Approx. 2 hours // 126km // via Lyell Highway
Overnight – Derwent Bridge Wilderness Hotel
The road from Strahan to Derwent Bridge is a fairly short drive, however it is full of ups, downs, twists and turns; making it a motion sickness sufferers' nightmare. There is a great deal to see along the way, so I suggest giving yourself at least half a day to take in all the beautiful sights, which include mountainous lookouts, waterfalls and forest walks to name a few.
Things to see and do
Brave the infamous 99 Bends – Between Strahan and Queenstown, the Lyell highway is known by locals as the '99 bends'. For some, this is a dream, as they gracefully glide their vehicles along the smooth, curvaceous tarmac through the mountains. For others, this is a one-way ticket to nausea island, population: vomit.
Marvel at Nelson Falls – A short rainforest walk to a stunning waterfall. You'll find all the info here.
Walk to Donaghys Hill Lookout – A slightly longer walk, which rewards you with 360 degree views of some extraordinarily rugged wilderness. Click here for more.
Take a photo of Pumphouse Point – The hydroelectricity station turned luxury accommodation is one of Tasmania's most photographed buildings, due to it's position; 300m out into the lake.
Be inspired by the Wall in the Wilderness – I went in with low expectations, I came out feeling humbled and inspired. The wall is a work in progress and depicts some of Tasmania's most important history. It is carved entirely by hand by artist Greg Duncan, who uses mostly Huon Pine. Read the raving reviews folks, this is an experience not to pass up on.
Hike in Lake St. Clair National Park – Lake St. Clair is the deepest lake in the southern hemisphere and offers a range of hiking opportunities, so I'd recommend staying a few days in the area and really taking your time. Read about the hikes I did here.
Day 3 | Derwent Bridge to Mt. Field National Park via Strathgordon
Approx. 3 hours one way // 207km // via Lyell Highway, A10 & B61
Overnight – Camping in Mt. Field National Park
This was a long old drive and a busy day, so we set off early from our accommodation in Derwent Bridge. Originally our plan was to stay overnight in Strathgordon, however accommodation to suit our budget was scarce, so we ended up doubling back and camping overnight in the beautiful Mt. Field National Park. The stretch between Mt. Field and Strathgordon is fairly remote, so be sure you go prepared. We spent the day cruising along, hopping in and out of the car to admire the mountains, lake and dam.
Things to see and do
Admire the mountain ranges and enjoy the drive – This was one of the most visually stunning drives I experienced in Tasmania. Being late autumn, the trees made the landscape pop with colour, whilst the craggy mountains looked as though they had been painted into the backdrop.
Love Lake Pedder – Together with Lake Gordon, Lake Pedder is the largest freshwater lake in Australia and about as close to a fairytale as you're going to get.
Walk along the Gordon Dam – an enormous, curved concrete structure standing at a dizzying 140m high, making it Tassie's tallest and most impressive dam.
We arrived at Mt. Field National Park as the sun was beginning to disappear, so set up camp and planned to explore the following morning.
Day 4 – 6 | Mt. Field National Park to Bruny Island via an Overnight Stop in Hobart
Approx. 3 hours // 156km // via B66, requires ferry from Kettering
Overnight – Backpackers Imperial Hotel, Hobart & Bruny Island Escapes (the Explorers Cottage)
Things to see and do
Walk the Lady Barron Falls Circuit – Before we left Mt. Field National Park, we fit in an early morning hike, which encompassed 3 waterfalls along a wonderfully mossy forest walk. The Lady Barron Falls Circuit includes Russell Falls, a very popular waterfall for both locals and visitors alike. You can read more about my walk here.
We spent a night in Hobart to split up the journey and purchase food supplies for our visit to Bruny Island the next day. Island prices are higher and there are very few shops available to suit those on a budget.
Walk the Fluted Cape Circuit – A firm favourite of mine. Read all about the details here.
Indulge yourself with freshly shucked oysters – Get Shucked oyster farm and bar is a locally owned business located in North Bruny. You can't get any fresher than these little babies.
Sample some of the Island's artisan cheese – just down the road you'll stumble across the Bruny Island Cheese Company.
Ascend the steps to the lookout: To get from North to South Bruny, you have to cross the isthmus of land known as Bruny Island Neck. Atop of the creaky, timber stairs, the 360 degree view is simply beautiful. Even on a grey day you can see for miles in every direction. If you visit at dusk or dawn, you may even get a glimpse of the resident penguins.
Day 7 – 19 | Bruny Island to Port Arthur via Hobart
Approx. 3.5 hours // 184km // via B66
Overnight – The Pickled Frog, Hobart & BIG4 Port Arthur Holiday Park
After Bruny Island, we returned to Hobart to spend some time exploring the city and surrounds.
Things to see and do
Catch a sunrise/sunset from Mt. Wellington – absolutely worth the early start and bone-chilling wind. Just be wary of animals on the roads between dusk and dawn, even in the city they are a hazard.
Hike around Mt. Wellington – there are heaps of tracks to explore, all offering beautiful views of Hobart and beyond. Read more about my favourite hike here.
Take a day trip to the Tahune Airwalk – escape the city and enjoy an elevated walkway through the treetops. Details of my experience here.
Horse ride in the beautiful Huon Valley – I tried my hand at some natural horsemanship at Horsehaven Farmstay, which is located just 40 minutes from Hobart.
Check out Australia's oldest bridge in Richmond – built in the 1820's.
It was then off to the Tasman Peninsula, for some epic hiking and a history lesson:
Hike the Three Capes Track – a journey like no other. Read my blog post, Hiking the Three Capes Track for my entire experience and you may very well be inspired to give it a go!
Visit Port Arthur Historic Site – a very moving and emotional place to visit in my opinion. The history is brutal yet fascinating, as are the old buildings and the grounds are beautiful.
There are also an abundance of geographical treasures to explore on the Tasman Peninsula:
Enjoy the view from Eaglehawk Neck lookout – Eaglehawk Neck is the thin strip of land connecting the Tasman Peninsula to mainland Tasmania. In the old days, they chained dogs along the neck to deter convicts from escaping Port Arthur.
Appreciate the uniqueness of the Tessellated Pavement – where 'ancient cracks create a modern phenomenon'.
Watch the ocean gush through the Remarkable Cave at high tide – and walk through the cave at low tide, when safe to do so.
Enjoy the rock formations of Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen
Day 20 – 25 | Port Arthur to Freycinet National Park
Approx. 3 hours // 206km // via Tasman Highway, A3
Overnight – YHA Coles Bay & Freycinet Lodge
Things to see and do
Stop by Spikey Bridge – built in 1843 by convicts.
Scramble up Mt. Amos – one of the best views I have ever seen, but a climb best suited to the experienced. Read all about my adventure here.
Walk the Hazards beach circuit – a relatively long hike, but a touch easier.
A popular alternative, which is somewhat more accessible and promises a view no less beautiful, is the moderately steep, 45 minute hike up to Wineglass Bay Lookout.
Visit a vineyard – there are tonnes to chose from along the East Coast, some are large and commercial, others have a boutique feel. Although not a wine drinker, I was attracted to Milton's gorgeous setting.
The East Coast is full to the brim with places to visit and the most popular route for visitors and locals alike. Having already driven the length of the coast in the past, we skipped on a number of activities this time around.
[DON'T MISS] The Bay of Fires – I will never forget the colours we encountered. The sky was draped with angry grey and white clouds, the soft, powdery sand was pure white and sea was a brilliant turquoise. Then there were the rocks; blanketed in bright orange lichen.
Day 26 – 27 | Freycinet National Park to Launceston
Approx. 2 hours // 167km // via Lake Leake Highway, B34 & National Highway 1
Overnight – Arthouse Hostel, Launceston
If you take this route, be sure to make a pit stop in Campbell Town if you are a fan of history and a good bakery.
Having visited Launceston before, this was just an overnight stop for us. I would definitely recommend spending some time here if you have never been; Cataract Gorge is a must-see.
Day 28 – 29 | Launceston to Stanley via Liffey Falls
Approx. 3.5 hours // 252km // via National Highway 1 & C513
Overnight – Stanley Cabin and Tourist Park
Liffey Falls is roughly an hour drive from Launceston and most definitely worth a visit, either as a day trip from the city or in our case, en route to another destination. Be aware that part of the road to the falls is unsealed and potentially dangerous in bad weather conditions.
Things to see and do
Take a walk down to Liffey Falls – this was one of my favourite waterfalls in Tasmania. The walk beforehand is especially beautiful. Details here.
Stanley is a gorgeously quaint little town overlooked by 'the Nut'. I adored the pretty old shop fronts, cute cafes and gift shops, as well as the beautifully green, surrounding farmland and lovely sandy beaches, which are perfect for aimlessly strolling along.
Climb the Nut – or catch the lift if you prefer. You'll be treated to some spectacular views of Stanley and surrounds from the top. Details here.
Take a scenic drive – you can drive along the coast and up into the rolling hills for a different perspective of the Nut. The unsealed road takes you through farmland dotted with cows, to some historic ruins and eventually ends at a beach.
Spot penguins at dusk – head to the cemetery (if you dare!). The little penguins can be found here and along the shore as they come up to nest in the scrub overnight.
Day 30 – 37 | Stanley to Cradle Mountain National Park
Approx. 2 hours // 175km // via Bass Highway & A2
Overnight – Discovery Parks & Cradle Mountain Hotel
Cradle Mountain National Park was one of my favourite places in Tasmania. The scenery was mind blowing and it was here that I saw my first wild wombat and platypus. The weather however, was atrocious, so all up we spent a week here. If you visit, I would recommend allotting yourself plenty of time in the area, as the weather is incredibly changeable all year round and there is SO much to see and do!
Things to see and do
Hike, hike, hike – Read about my favourite hikes in Cradle Mountain National Park here.
Try your hand at quad biking with Cradle Country Adventures – a little bit of torrential hail never stopped anyone, right?! Details here.
Experience the blood-curdling cries of the Tasmanian Devil – read all about my experience at the Devils@Cradle Sanctuary here.
Day 38 – 39 | Cradle Mountain National Park to Kimberley
Approx. 1 hour // 69km // via Cradle Mountain Road & C136
Overnight – the Shearers Quarters, Kimberley
After a week of hiking around Cradle Mountain, we were kindly invited by Ray, owner of Cradle Country Adventures, for a spot of horse riding at his farm over in Kimberley.
Things to see and do
Grab lunch in Sheffield – known as the 'Town of Murals', Sheffield is a curious little town with a number of good spots to grab a bite.
Saddle up with Cradle Country Adventures – As well as quad-biking, the company also offers a range of horse riding experiences, from day trips to multi-day adventures across some of Tasmania's beautiful countryside. Read about the fun I had here.
Useful hints and tips
How I got there – As I had my own car, I caught the Spirit of Tasmania from Melbourne to Devonport and vice versa. I opted to sail overnight, so I could pass the long journey time by sleeping. I also paid a bit extra for a bed in a 4-share female cabin; the crossing is notoriously rough and miserable for anyone who suffers from sea sickness. There are also recliners free of charge available.
Getting around – I found Tasmania incredibly easy to negotiate and the roads are well maintained and wonderfully quiet. If you don't have your own car, you are going to be very limited to where you can go, as there are no trains and few buses out of the cities, so you should seriously consider renting one.
Give yourself plenty of time – Although just a little dot on the map in comparison to mainland Australia, Tasmania is surprisingly large in size. If you have just a short amount of time, spend it wisely. It's far better to see less in more detail than to see more in the blink of an eye. If travel has taught me anything, it is to slow down and really take my time to appreciate each location.
Wildlife – Being rural, there is an abundance of wildlife in Tasmania, which sadly means there is also a great deal of road kill. On particularly bad roads, don't be surprised to pass something every couple of hundred meters. I avoided driving between dusk and dawn completely, as cars are commonly written off by animals.
Weather – the weather is very changeable in Tassie and I have experienced just about everything it can throw at me. When it rains, it pours (I was very fortunate to leave the state just before the devastating floods in 2016). The sun is also exceptionally strong here due to the weakened o-zone layer and I still managed to burn badly on a cloudy day.
Park passes – Many of the national parks in Tasmania charge an entry fee, so it may be more economical to purchase a park pass. I found the Holiday Pass to be most suitable for my needs. For more info, click here.

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2015 Printable Mini Calendar
I shared this printable mini calendar for 2015 a few weeks ago over on Capturing Joy (I'm a monthly contributor there if you're new here!). In case you missed it over there. I'm sharing it today! I hand-lettered the name of each month and added a different motivational message to each month to inspire you.
I still can't believe it's the start of another new year!
I also made a cover page in case you'd like to print one to give as a gift.
You can download the free printable calendar HERE.
I designed it with hole punch guides so you can hang it like I did in the picture at the top of this post.
Or you can just pop it on a mini-clip board and hang it that way.
Here's to a great 2015!
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A special thank you to Shutterfly for the beautiful Christmas cards featured in this post. As always all opinions are my own.
When did Christmas get so darn stressful? It wasn't too long ago that the only responsibilities I had around Christmas time were singing carols about Jesus, kicking back in my mom's car to gaze out the window at all the gorgeous lights, and opening a pile of gifts on Christmas. Life was simple. Now Christmas chaotically brings a smorgasbord of activities and obligations: from family pictures to last minute shopping and 5,427,981 parties to attend, I literally never stop moving (except when I'm sleeping… or do I?). The point is, we are all way too busy being busy. Coming up from the suffocating tinsel and wrapping paper for an occasional breath of air is a necessity! So here are a few ways I'm learning to simplify this crazy time of year.
- I have learned the power of "no." In fact, why don't we all practice this powerful word together. NO. N-O. Noooo. Doesn't that feel liberating?! Take a look at that Christmas to do list. I know that there is something you can cross off that list permanently without too much of a fuss. Who really cares if you don't create Pinterest-worthy, made-from-scratch, peppermint bark cookies in the shape of reindeer and elves. The round pre-cut doughy ones will do just fine (and personally, I think they taste better anyway). I'd rather spend my time somewhere outside of the kitchen. If you absolutely love baking, then find something else you dread and just say no!
- I am simplifying my gift-giving. Do you feel it… that pressure to plan, create, and spend hours piecing together the perfect, sentimental gifts, not for your children or other family members, but for teachers, bosses, and employees? As a parent of three children, teacher gifts have become so stressful. Here's a little secret: you don't have to make a complicated, whimsically witty present for those worn out teachers. Just give them a gift card to their favorite spa, restaurant, or store and call it a day. Let's get real. What would you prefer: another handmade ornament or a day being pampered at the spa? And if your budget does not allow for the amount needed for a gift card, then find out what your teacher loves and go simple. She loves coffee? Get a bag of flavorful coffee beans and call it a day. Another way I'm simplifying gift-giving this year is creating Christmas cards online. Gone are the days of store bought packs of cards with Christmas trees or nativity scenes on the front. Taking the time to write a personalized greeting and sign each one might be special (I get that), but online photo cards are so much easier and way more fun to receive! This year I ordered my own cards from Shutterfly. It was hassle free and saved me from a hand cramp (holla!). I simply uploaded my pictures, entered a personalized greeting, made sure the shipping address and billing information were correct and placed my order. Easy peasy, and just days later, I received my gorgeous, high-quality cards. Shutterfly even has other personalized gifts such as coffee mugs, calendars, ornaments, and more. Yay!
- Pray more while you do less. It's so easy to forget why Christmas is celebrated in the first place. I have been guilty of getting so consumed with holiday festivities that I forget to spend time with God. Yep. The preacher's wife even admits to this. I recently have had to purposefully make myself stop running for a few minutes just to spend time praying… and you know what, it makes such a difference. I can literally feel my tense muscles loosen up, and suddenly I am much more patient with my children and not as worried about my to do list. It's a miracle (quite literally)! Overall, if you want to de-stress and more readily enjoy the season, then keep the meaning of Christmas at the forefront of your mind. That makes all the difference!


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And when we recorded, (chuckles) we recorded your first sound, on the, cassette tape. You, you were crying, I guess you came out rapping, (chuckles). You had a lot to say, in fact, uh, we, we didn't have a name for you at that time. And um, I remember, they wouldn't let you leave the hospital with us, until we had a name for you, and, we asked the, the doctor who delivered you, who actually delivered mama's youngest brother. I, I asked him, I said, well what's a name you haven't heard in a long time, because we, I remember we had a lot of discussion on what your name was going to be if you were a boy or a girl, and uh, he said well I haven't heard the name Jonah, for quite some time, because you were special, to us, so you were going to have a special name. So we said, we'll name, I said, well what if, we don't have a name, and he said well, were, well you can't leave the ba-, leave the hospital with a, with, with baby "x". (Chuckles) You were going to be baby "x". So I said well we'll name him Jonah, and I said do you like that name. And she said, yeah, we'll name him Jonah. And that's how you got your name.
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It was the middle of a week day and I was in the middle of another exciting regression testing meeting when for no discernible reason (or maybe because QA didn't have the foresight to ply us with snacks) I had an overwhelming urge to taste bison chilli cooked in Guinness. Kurt was sitting next to me and he struck me as the kind of guy who would know a thing or two about chilli. So I ran the idea by him and he disappointed me by visibly pondering it in the way only Kurt can and giving me an "I don't know what that might taste like" shrug instead of the, "Ooh! That might be good." I hoped to elicit. But it didn't dampen my enthusiasm, I went home and set about satisfied my craving. It turned out to be a pretty good chilli and I'm glad I can look up the recipe on this blog when I decide to make it again.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Total time: 40 minutes| Servings: 6 | Sam scores it 8.5/10


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A traditional wall clock is a useful addition to any home, but it can be an irritant if it clicks throughout the day and night. Its purpose to let you know what time it is every once and a while, not remind you that the seconds are ticking away, every second of the day. Silencing your timekeeper can remove any annoyance.
Remove the rear panel on the clock by pinching the two side and pulling outward. The rear panel will pop right off the back of the clock. Set aside the rear panel.
Fill the spray bottle with the clock oil if the oil wasn't purchased in a spray bottle. Set the paper towel on a table. Spray the gears on the inside of the clock once or twice with the clock oil. Set the clock on the paper towel with the face of the clock pointing up for 30 minutes, so that any dripping oil will be caught by the paper towel. Replace the back panel my pushing it back into place.
Place some egg crate foam on the wall behind the clock if the ticking is still too loud. This will eliminate most of the sounds coming from the back of the clock, and the vibrations that are forced on the wall by the clock's running gears.
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AEC Technology Updates: Design and Analysis Applications AECbytes Newsletter #74 (February 19, 2015)
Last week, AECbytes published the first of a two-part article series capturing the key construction and facilities management application updates in the last six to seven months, including ProjectSight, AllTrak Cloud, and Rapid Positioning System, all from Trimble, Dynamic Manuals from Aconex, Newforma's new acquired SmartUse, and Conworld for construction simulation. In this article, the second part of that series, we will look at the many updates related to building design and analysis applications for AEC professionals, including Graphisoft's BIMx Pro, Nemetschek's Allplan, 4M's IntelliCAD-based BIM suite, the new MEPdesigner for SketchUp from Trimble, ArchiCAD add-ons from the Cadimage Group, Revit Express tools from CTC, Trelligence Affinity, Sefaira Systems, IESVE, and BIMcollab for the new field of issue management in BIM. It's a long list, so let's get right to it.
BIM Applications
On the BIM front, a significant update comes from Graphisoft related to the nifty mobile app for reviewing the 3D models as well as the 2D documentation of an ArchiCAD project published that it launched about a year ago. At that time, the app was called BIMx Docs, and it extended the slick interface and intuitive navigation controls of Graphisoft's BIMx app to access the entire project, including all the 3D views and related 2D drawings which were all automatically hyperlinked into a collective whole (as described in more detail in its AECbytes product review). Graphisoft has just announced changes to the pricing structure, licensing options, and nomenclature of the app. It is now called BIMx Pro and is priced at $49.99; it allows users to not only view 2D and 3D project content on their mobile devices, but also share them with others. Thus, with a one-time purchase of the app, architects can get full access to all 3D models and hyper-linked 2D documentation, as published from ArchiCAD, on their devices and can also share them with clients and other team members. A free version of the app, BIMx, is also available as before, and it allows anyone using the app to discover an unlimited number of 3D models on any device. Those who receive the link to access a project from someone using BIMx Pro can use the free BIMx app to explore it in its entirety, including both its 2D and 3D content (see Figure 1). Other updates to the app since it was last reviewed in AECbytes include the availability of an Android version and a team messaging capability through integration with Graphisoft's BIMcloud service for model-based collaboration that it launched last year.
In April 2013, we took an indepth look at Allplan 2013 in a dedicated product review. A couple of releases later, Allplan 2015 includes significant updates to both its Architecture and Engineering applications. Allplan Architecture 2015 includes several visualization enhancements including a Real Time Renderer option for quickly creating a realistic, interactive animation of the building model to provide immediate visual feedback and enable checking of views, camera settings and materials to obtain the best possible scene setup (Figure 2); the direct integration of the powerful Maxon CINEMA 4D rendering engine in Allplan for creating photorealistic high-resolution renderings; a revised material editor to make it easier to create materials with textures, bump maps, reflections etc.; a light setup tool to better control the lighting in a scene; and a new sketch rendering display mode to present early stage design models in a more abstract fashion. Additional enhancements include a new object modeler that makes it easier to create domed roof-lights; parametric modeling of folding shutters; and the ability to define up to 20 construction layers for walls, from the masonry, insulation, and ventilation level through to the facade panels or plaster.
For engineers, Allplan Engineering 2015 aims to improve efficiency by enabling time-consuming tasks like creating longitudinal sections along any curve or modeling 3D tendons (Figure 3), which used to take hours or even days, to now be done much more easily and quickly. Also new is a "Real Reinforcement Bar Diameters" tool that can be used to represent reinforcement more accurately in highly reinforced structures and details, resulting in smoother installation on the construction site. Additional reinforcement enhancements include the ability to make direct modifications to reinforcement drawings by changing the key placement parameters, and improved workflow when entering 2D reinforcement using palettes with the option to provide placement as points for placing bar shapes. .
There are also updates from 4M Solutions to its IntelliCAD-based suite of BIM applications that include IDEA for architectural design and the FINE-MEP suite for building services. We last looked at them when they were in version 11 (see AECbytes Newsletter #62); they are now in version 14.2 and incorporate not only all the drawing-related improvements made to their underlying 4MCAD application, but additional discipline-specific enhancements as well. So, for example, v.14.2 of IDEA now has full 2x3 IFC compatibility, and the ability to model roofs of any shape using a polyline. On the MEP front, the FINE suite has been expanded to include a specialized application for fire system BIM design called FineFIRE, which can be used to model all types of pipe networks such as tree systems, gridded, looped or a combination of these (Figure 4). The new release v14.2 of the FineHVAC application in the FINE suite has improvements in load calculation, piping and air duct networks calculation, and HVAC systems calculation. In addition, it is now included in the US Building Energy Software Tools Directory which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and listed in the Ashrae resource library as well.
BIM Plug-Ins, Add-ons, and Extensions
While Trimble launched several construction-related new products as we saw in the first of this two-part tech updates series that was published last week, it also had a key new launch in the design realm, the MEPdesigner for SketchUp, which, as the name suggests, provides MEP modeling capabilities inside of SketchUp. Since SketchUp's acquisition by Trimble in 2012, all of us in the AEC technology industry had been wondering when it was going to start becoming more BIM-like (see my recent review of SketchUp Pro 2014). Well, here it is! While SketchUp is still, at its core, a generic 3D modeling application—albeit one in which a BIM model of sorts can be created by applying a building-specific classification schema to the modeled elements, as described in my review—the new MEPdesigner for SketchUp is most definitely a BIM application. Available as an extension to SketchUp Pro, it lets MEP designers and contractors directly model MEP elements in SketchUp. The initial version that has just been released supports electrical systems objects including conduit, cable trays and device boxes. As shown in Figure 5, these can simply be dragged off a palette and modeled using the same intuitiveness and ease of use SketchUp is well-known for. The application will continue to be expanded in subsequent versions to include other kinds of MEP elements. Users also have access to the extensive set of MEP elements—generated by other users as well as manufacturers—available in the SketchUp 3D Warehouse. In addition, they can collaborate more easily with other team members using SketchUp through IFC export, and can leverage the new Trimble Connect collaboration environment for integration with the growing number of applications in Trimble's building portfolio.
For those using ArchiCAD for BIM, Cadimage Group continues to expand and update its set of productivity add-ons that enhance the application and give it additional flexibility and more capabilities. These add-ons are currently available in seven categories: Doors + Windows, Keynotes, Cabinets, Coverings, Objective, Electrical, and Stairs. The Doors+Windows add-on, for example, gives ArchiCAD users the freedom to explore a greater variety of door and window styles with a variety of panels, opening methods, trims, and sills, rather than be limited to choosing from a predetermined list of doors and windows. They can choose from a wide variety of window contour shapes, modify the shape without having to redesign the whole window, pick from a variety of sash glazing methods or door leafs (Figure 6), define their sizes according to requirements, create sills that harmonize with the window and the building style, and add moldings and trims matching the window or door design. The Doors+Windows add-on can also automatically produce fully dimensioned graphical door and window schedules using filters and criteria, providing users with the ability to add notes and automatically calculated areas.
Taking another example, the Objective add-on enhances the ability to model in 3D in ArchiCAD, including quick and easy rotation of objects in 3D, splitting of 2D and 3D elements while still preserving the elements' underlying options and parameters, creation and updating of profiles to retain control over the shape at every segment, alignment of elements in section, elevation, or 3D views, automatic setting of the display order of an element in a view, and bending objects and profiles along a 3D curve. The Objective add-on also includes an Extrusion tool, which allows ArchiCAD users to extrude profile sections along a given path in free space to create custom building components, shape and trim scotias, furniture moldings, etc. (Figure 7); and the Slab Edges tool, which can be used to model rebates, upstands, and foundations on slab elements.
On the Revit front, CTC has three new add-ins for its Revit Express Tools suites, bringing their combined total to 27 tools. One of the new tools is Fab Sheets, specifically targeted for users working on fabrication documentation to make it easier to create, name and manage views for fabrication in Revit. Users can group elements by a parameter value, create scope boxes for each group, generate views based on the scope boxes, and then place the views onto sheets. Custom colors can be added to elements to make it easier to assign elements to groups (Figure 8). The Fab Sheets tool builds and maintains filters that correspond to the color-coded elements as they get assigned.
Another new tool is Parameter Jammer, which, as the name suggests, is helpful for managing parameters in Revit families and quickly resolving inconsistent shared parameter usage. Downloaded Revit family content frequently introduces shared parameters into the project that are different from the parameters used in the company's schedules, causing them to display incomplete information. Parameter Jammer swaps parameters in the families used in a project with the shared parameters from the schedule, allowing users to reconcile the differences between the parameters used by a schedule with those in the project families without destroying existing data, resulting in the updated families working correctly with the schedules (Figure 9).
The third new Revit Express tool in CTC's suites is Revit Properties, and unlike the other tools, it does not actually run inside of Revit. Instead, it modifies the Windows Explorer / File Explorer interface to provide access to basic data about Revit project files, family files, project template files and family template files (Figure 10). Without having to be in Revit, it can tell what version of Revit last saved the file, which can help users decide which version of Revit to use when opening the file.
Space Planning and Design Analysis
The BIM-integrated architectural programming, space planning, and schematic design application, Trelligence Affinity, continues to systematically roll out updated releases. The latest version, Trelligence Affinity 9.0, expands its BIM integration to support more applications and their latest releases, including Revit Architecture 2015, SketchUp Pro 2015, AECOsim Building Designer V8i, ARCHIBUS, IES VE-Gaia and VE-Navigator for LEED, and ArchiCAD 16, 17, and 18. It includes a host of Revit-specific enhancements including the ability to drag and drop program departments to place all program rooms directly onto a level in one step (Figure 11); exclude boundary lines when placing rooms, very helpful for renovation projects; pull program data from a selected phase; swap rooms with all the relevant data while still maintaining links to the corresponding program rooms; select which Affinity design scenario to sync to Revit; and see the target program area for each room in the tag or room properties. Other updates include full support for headcount or capacity-driven space programs, enabling planning to accommodate alternative and mobile workspace strategies in a project such as an office building or campus; the addition of visual indicators related to floor capacities in stacking diagrams, and the ability for users to customize the stacking view to include required information; the option to overlay a Google Earth satellite image to view the building in relation to the site; added support for international projects including new currency formats, auto-conversion of metric / imperial units for both linear and area formats, and support for double-byte languages such as Japanese, Korean, Chinese, etc.; and improved collaboration capabilities with the availability of a central database repository for storing project files and templates, and the ability for multiple team members to work on an Affinity project at the same time using industry-standard lock-commit-update functionality.
On the energy front, Sefaira, the cloud-based energy analysis tool for the early design stage that was launched in 2012 (see AECbytes Newsletter #59), has just expanded its product family with a brand-new application called Sefaira Systems. Targeted specifically for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) design engineers, it allows them to more easily and cost effectively perform early-stage HVAC system analysis. Through its use of EnergyPlus, the industry standard building analysis engine developed by the US Department of Energy, it is able to provide engineers with real-time analysis of mechanical systems and envelope options. Also, it can work directly with the architectural BIM model without needing to rebuild it for systems analysis, a task which can typically take hours, even days. The ability to work with BIM data directly allows engineers to easily explore multiple design options for HVAC systems and accurately calculate system sizing and peak load information (Figure 12). Since Sefaira Systems, like Sefaira, is also cloud-based, both architects and engineers can collaborate directly on a project on the same cloud platform.
Another vendor for energy analysis tools, IES, also had updates to its flagship IESVE application, including support for increasingly stricter code compliance and rating systems such as Title 24, LEED V4 and ASHRAE Standard 189; the ability to link to open source mapping data to import geometry (surrounding buildings, landscaping and roads) relevant to the exact location of the planned building project; and expanded BIM support by the addition of gbXML export as well as the option of auto-extruding geometry from floor plans when importing gbXML and IFC files (Figure 13).
IES also launch a new cloud service, ERGON, which allows users to import, manage and interrogate real building profile or schedule data—down to 1 minute time steps—and use them in VE simulations. This data can be from the actual building under investigation or normalized benchmark data from other buildings of the same type. Such profiles can be useful in several ways, such as investigating the impact of retrofit options using real building data, undertaking post occupancy evaluations, improving operational models for performance contracting, undertaking LEED measurement and verification, and helping to close the performance gap by simulating design models closer to reality.
And finally, a different kind of design analysis application called BIMcollab has been developed by Kubus for tracking and managing issues in building projects. Specifically developed for use with BIM, it is cloud-based and is intended to be able to bridge the communication gap between the users of different applications. It allows any errors detected in one application—such as clashes, model checking results, or data validation—to be communicated to the authoring BIM tools that can fix the problem in the original model. The communicated information contains a reference to all involved objects, camera or zoom location, and one or more snapshots to explain the problem (Figure 14). Issues can be assigned to team members; can be categorized or prioritized with labels, milestones or deadlines; and follow a defined workflow from 'Active' via 'Resolved' to 'Closed.' This helps to ensure a controllable loop for issue-management. Issues can also be filtered on any property or edited in groups.
BIM managers who are used to sending out Excel files, or even BCF (BIM Collaboration Format) files, with issues to solve, get many files back and can easily lose track of who did what, when, and in which file the information can be found. BIMcollab solves this problem by centralizing the issue management in the cloud in one central database, offering a structured way of storing, sharing and managing issues. Another advantage is that all team members have the information where they need it most—directly within their BIM model checker and BIM authoring tool. Since the issue information is being pulled "live" from the cloud, it always reflects the design's most up-to-date status. BIMcollab integrates directly with the most commonly used model-checking and authoring tools (Figure 15)—so, for example, issues found with Solibri Model Checker can be directly published to BIMcollab and are immediately available in Revit or ArchiCAD via plug-ins.
This concludes the two-part update for AEC technology applications. There were both new product releases and updates to existing products in equal measure this time around, indicating that the pace of innovation in AEC technology field only continues to grow. We are also seeing many more developments coming from vendors in different parts of the world—Allplan from Germany, 4M from Greece, Cadimage Group from New Zealand, IES from the UK, and Kubus from the Netherlands are just some of those covered in this article—which should be a welcome change from the US-centric view that most technology applications tend to have. Hopefully, this will continue and our technologies will reflect the diversity that we see in our physical buildings and infrastructure located in different parts of the globe.
Related Archive Articles
- BIMx Docs
- A comprehensive look at GRAPHISOFT's new BIMx Docs app, which includes the sophisticated and intuitive 3D model navigation capabilities of its predecessor, BIMx, and extends the scope of the viewing and navigation to 2D content as well, enabling all the models as well as the accompanying 2D drawings of a BIM project to be accessed and explored from a handheld device.
- Graphisoft's New BIMcloud
- A look at how Graphisoft's new BIMcloud is different from the BIM Server technology that was introduced in 2009 in ArchiCAD 13, the problems it was developed to solve, how it can support collaboration by the extended design team, its deployment options, and additional capabilities.
- SketchUp Pro 2014
- This review explores the key new features in SketchUp Pro 2014, the paid professional version of SketchUp, and, in particular, the increasing AEC-specific and BIM-related capabilities that are being added to it under the Trimble umbrella.
- AEC Technology Updates, Spring 2013
- The latest versions of the IntelliCAD-based BIM applications for architectural and MEP design, IDEA and FINE-MEP, from 4M, the latest developments from Newforma, a preview of Trelligence Affinity 7.2, and more.
- Allplan 2013
- A look at the main enhancements, including new rendering and visualization options, the availability of parametric content called SmartParts accompanied by a scripting capability to create custom smart objects, native support for 64-bit systems, an improved user interface, and the ability to create and distribute drawing layouts through integration with Allplan Exchange.


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WARSAW -- A mission of observers from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has been stopped from entering Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula by unidentified men in military fatigues, Poland's defense minister said.
"The mission has been detained, they cannot go further. They landed in Odessa and they were traveling by car from Odessa towards the Crimean Peninsula, but they were detained by unidentified men in fatigues," the defense minister, Tomasz Siemoniak, told reporters.The OSCE military observer mission of 37 people from 18 countries, including the United States, was stopped at the Crimean border, organization spokesperson Tatyana Baeva said in Vienna. She said it wasn't clear who had stopped the mission, which had been formed at Ukraine's request to help monitor the tense situation in Crimea. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer said the mission was turned around at the same checkpoint heading into Crimea where she and her crew were stopped over the weekend by armed men, some of whom wore the distinctive blue camouflage uniforms of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry's "Berkut" force -- which was officially disbanded by the new government in Kiev after pro-Kremlin President Viktor Yanukovych fled.
The men at the checkpoint stole body armor from Palmer and her crew before allowing them to leave -- but not to enter Crimea.
The Berkut were widely believed to have been behind the deaths of scores of protesters in the uprising which led Yanukovych to flee Kiev and seek shelter in Russia.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov asserted Wednesday that "Russia could not order pro-Russian armed groups in Crimea to return to their bases because they are Ukrainian 'self-defense' forces which do not answer to Moscow," and that all members of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, which is based in Crimea, "are in their deployment sites."
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For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information check www.gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCOtravel and Facebook.com/FCOtravel
More information is available by checking /destinations/info/travel-aware
Keep informed of current travel health news by visiting www.travelhealthpro.org.uk
The advice can change so check regularly for updates.
All the flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Some of the flights on this website are also financially protected by the ATOL scheme, but ATOL protection does not apply to all flights. This website will provide you with information on the protection that applies in the case of each flight before you make your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk. ATOL protection does not apply to the other holiday and travel services listed on this website.


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Yes, only residents of the City of Boca Raton may purchase plots in the Cemetery. For more information, please contact the Cemetery Office at (561) 393-7748.
Florida law authorizes municipalities to recoup their costs of providing public records. If the public record request requires more than fifteen (15) minutes of employee time (including the time to gather, copy, scan and/or print the requested documents, or redact information exempted by Florida Statutes, if necessary), the requester will be charged for that time at the lowest hourly rate of the class of employee(s) involved. For physical copies of requested documents, there will be a charge of $.15 per page for one-sided copies ($.20 per page for two-sided copies). If the City anticipates that there will be a significant cost to provide the requested public record, the City will provide an estimated cost for the public records. The requester must acknowledge the estimated costs and authorize the City to proceed before document production will begin. Once the request is complete, the requestor must pay the City before the documents will be provided.
There are some things that you can consider when you make a public records request that can decrease the response time and reduce production costs. • A significant amount of information is available on the City's website. • Be specific; avoid overly broad requests. • Provide dates ranges of requested public records, especially on emails and correspondence.
The City responds to public records requests as quickly as possible. However, requests for a large number of documents, or requests that require significant staff time may result in a longer response time. The volume of public record requests may also slow the response time.
To obtain a copy of an easy tutorial, please contact the Building Department at 561-393-7930 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com
To obtain a copy of the naming conventions document please contact the Building Department at 561-393-7930 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com
The Building Official may authorize a pre-permit construction agreement for interior commercial tenant build outs and multifamily interior build outs only. The application must be complete and executed by the general contractor and owner before being submitted. The application must include the project contract, the notice of commencement and written acknowledgment from the fire alarm and sprinkler companies that the work will not cause system trouble alarms or failure while under construction. The building official, fire official and zoning officer will then review the application for basic code compliance and determine whether the project may commence prior to permit issuance.
To obtain the Pre-Permit Construction Agreement, please contact the Building Department at 561-393-7930 or by emailing a request to firstname.lastname@example.com
You have two options for electronic and digital signatures, both meet the requirements of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's applicable licensing boards. 1. Certificate-based digital signature registration: Adobe Acrobat includes a certificate signature utility that lets you sign PDA files with a certificate-based digital ID, also known as a digital signature. With Acrobat you may create your own certificate ID which the City will maintain on file for all of your permit projects. You create this certificate ID by completing a Digital Signature Affidavit form online, signing and sealing the physical form, then hand delivering or couriering to the building division. You must purchase Adobe Acrobat in order to use this option? It is highly recommended that you review the City's tutorial before creating your certificate ID.
To obtain a copy of the Digital Signature Tutorial, please contact the Building Department at 561-393-7930 or via email at email@example.com
The only fee needed to get started is an initial deposit -- one percent of the total contract amount or $100.00 minimum.
Application forms as well as prescreen checklists for each application type are available by contacting the Building Department at 561-393-7930 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com
No. The state of Florida requires that an owner builder applicant appear in person to submit. Please visit us at the Building Department during business hours, Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., except Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Please contact the Building Department regarding window replacements at 561-393-7930 or via email at email@example.com
Please obtain an Uploading to ePlans Tutorial by contacting the Building Department at 561-393-7930 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com
All employment verification requests can be submitted via fax to 561-393-7908
There are two ways to schedule your inspection, the first one is by visiting the Building Permits Web Page or calling our automated inspection phone number at 561-393-7914. Please note that you would need the phone access code number located on the top of your permit cards
The Mizner Park Amphitheater is owned and operated by the City of Boca Raton, and can be rented by private or non-profit organizations for various functions including concerts, performances, fundraising events and festivals. If you are interested in renting the facility, please review the Rental Fees and then complete the Rental Application for review and approval. For more questions please contact the amphitheater at 561-393-7890 or by e-mail at email@example.com.
Items not allowed inside the amphitheater for events include but not limited to: Umbrellas, pets, outside food, alcoholic beverages, coolers, backpacks, drones, and/or selfie sticks. If the event is ticketed, please check your ticket for restrictions on cameras and video recording devices.
If the event is ticketed, you may not bring a chair, but you may be able to bring a blanket, please check your ticket for seating information. If you are attending a free event that is sponsored by the City of Boca Raton, you may usually bring a blanket or chair, but check the website for specifics or call 561-393-7890.
There is limited parking in the garages in Mizner Park. We encourage event attendees to carpool and use off site park and walk options from City Hall and the Downtown Library, which are located four blocks south west of Mizner Park from NE 2nd Street. For certain events, preferred, paid parking is available in the lot adjacent to the amphitheater and at the First United Methodist Church located on Mizner Blvd. Other parking options include limited on-street, metered parking in Mizner Park and valet service for those patronizing the shops and restaurants.
You will receive an email advising you that your permit application has been issued. You may also check your status in Boca E-Plans. If your status is in PI, that means that your permit has been issued and ready for you to download. All fees must be paid in full prior to downloading. For a tutorial, please contact the Building Department at 561-393-7930 or via email at email@example.com
You will get an email stating what fees are due before Issuance. The building permit fee is $100.00 for the first $500 of total contract amount and 1.75% of the balance of the total contract amount. Depending on the type of permit application you may have additional fees other than building permit fees such as fire services fees, environmental fees, engineering fees, county impact fees, water and sewer impact fees, Park and recreation fees or a CAB fee. There are no more plan check fees or sub-permit fees, (except for Fire) and no more certificate of completion fee.
To learn about the requirements for a revision, review the Revision Cost Change Statement Requirements which can be obtained by calling the Building Department at 561-393-7930 or via email to email@example.com
Yes, you must go into your project and send an e-mail to email@example.com and they will reopen the project for customer uploading. The PERMIT LIBRARIANS are the only ones that can reopen your project. If you are submitting architectural signed, sealed plans then the architect must encrypt them using the PEDDS format. Please don't go the City website and create another application. We would then need to revoke the newly created application and move the documents, delaying the process.
You will get an email reminder to submit any missing or deficient prescreen checklist items before the plan review cycle will begin. When the minimum prescreen checklist requirements are met, you will get an email notice letting you know that your plans are submitted for electronic review. Since the documents and plans are electronic, they are available for multiple reviewers at the same time, no more routing. You will get an email notifying you when the review is complete.
*The online renewal process can take up to 7 days to process. If you need your permit immediately, you can renew/purchase in person at one of the Community Centers. For hours and locations CLICK HERE
DIRECTIONS: To renew your permit, please log in and click the Permit Renewal tab.
Please note the following: ?You must have purchased a permit between 9/15/15 – 9/30/16?You must have a Webtrac user name and password (If you do not have a user name and password please CLICK HERE) ?You will only be able to renew the same type of annual permit you owned previously?Credits: If you used a credit/receipt previously or are planning to use one toward your renewal – you must obtain a permit in person at a community center?You must prove ownership or lease the vehicle that you will be using with the permit
If you have purchased a beach permit within the last year, you may renew that permit online with a valid user name and password. User names and passwords can be obtained from any community center, pool, tennis center, or the field house. You will need to show proof of residency to obtain a user name and password.
Community Center Locations:Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432Hours:Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 9:00 pmSaturday 8:00 am - 5:00pmClosed Sunday and Federal Holiday
James A. Rutherford Community Center @ Patch Reef Park2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431Hours:Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 10:00 pmSaturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pmSunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sugar Sand Park Community Center 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486Hours:Monday - Friday 8:00 am-10:00 pmSaturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pmSunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Annual Permits
At the December 10, 2018 City Council Workshop, Song & Associates presented conceptual plans for the Government Campus Master Plan. Two options were presented, and City Council members had an opportunity to ask questions, make suggestions and provide direction on next steps. Moving forward, the consultant will work with staff to discuss traffic issues, review phasing options and ballpark timing. Song & Associates will revise and update each option with timing and estimated costs.
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On January 23, 2018, City Council passed resolution 20-2018 authorizing a work order for Song & Associates to develop conceptual alternatives for the campus and create a master plan and report that will include elevation drawings, a project budget, timeline and implementation strategies.
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You can also watch a video recording of City Council Meeting from January 23, 2018
At the October 10, 2017 City Council Workshop, Song and Associates presented their report of the public open house that was held on June 21, 2017. (This presentation was rescheduled from the August 22, 2017 regular City Council Meeting.)
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You can also watch a video recording of the presentation from October 10, 2017
On June 21, 2017 Song and Associates, Inc., the City's consultant, hosted a public open house at the Downtown Boca Raton Public Library to share ideas for the Government Campus Master Plan and seek input from residents. The open house provided an opportunity for the public to share ideas and make suggestions and comments regarding the current and future design of the City's central municipal campus.Public Open House - Government Campus Master Plan PRESENTATION (PDF) Opens a New Window. The City of Boca Raton is committed to providing access to all individuals seeking information on its website. Video content with closed captioning is available upon request by calling the City Clerk's office 561-393-7742 or completing this form.
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The MUTCD contains criteria, or warrants, that define the minimum requirements for volume of vehicular or pedestrian traffic that are used to define the need for and appropriateness of a particular traffic control device. Warrants should be viewed as guidelines, not as absolute values. However, if no warrants are met, a traffic signal will not be installed. Satisfaction of a warrant is not a guarantee that a traffic signal is needed. The MUTCD states that proper engineering judgment should be exercised in making the final determination. More details about traffic signals is provided in the Information Brochures section of Traffic Operations
While adding a left turn phase can often improve safety and reduce delay, other solutions such as timing adjustments to improve gaps for left turns and geometric improvements to improve sight distance may be more appropriate. More details on left turn signals is provided in Information Brochures section of Traffic Operations.


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The other day when I did the read along the blog's that I follow, I bumped into a band that I never have heard before, got curious as the text (Read it here) got me interested so I had to let it spin and kick my white ass, this was awesome.
Fast and Brutal Progressive Melodic Death Metal from London, England.
DE PROFUNDIS have a pretty unique sound, where influence from not only many of the subgenres of heavy metal, but also from progressive rock and jazz witch make the listening very interesting.
With their fourth album does the future looks bright for DE PROFUNDIS.
DE PROFUNDIS consists of:
Craig Land - Vocals
Shoi Sen - Guitars
Paul Nazarkardeh - Guitars
Arran McSporran - Fretless Bass
Nick Tingle - Drums
Today's tune "Kult Of The Orthodox" is taken from the fourth DE PROFUNDIS album "Kingdom of the Blind" was recorded at Barking Dog Studio (London, UK) and mixed at Davout Studios (Paris, France) during April / May 2014, released September 28, 2015. Artwork and layout by Costin Chioreanu, Cover concept and Logo by Craig Land, Photography by Alex York
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