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A wind consortium says it has successfully deployed a power curve measurement procedure that analyzes power output in constantly changing conditions.
The procedure is part of a consortium comprising DTU Wind Energy, DONG Energy, Siemens Wind Power and Avent Lidar Technology. The Danish Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program provided funding for the three-year effort.
According to Avent, which recently mounted its WindIris LIDAR system atop a Siemens turbine at the 367 MW Walney Wind Farm, the procedure is an upgrade to using met masts, the traditional method to measure power performance.
'Measurements of wind turbine power curves are a key issue for the wind industry,' explains Thomas Velociter, CEO at Avent. 'But conducting power performance verifications with met-masts is often difficult and extremely expensive, particularly offshore or in onshore complex terrains, which means that verifications and measurements are sometimes skipped all together.
He says that nacelle-mounted LIDARs allow for accurate and affordable measurements, resulting in reduced cost of energy and increased competitiveness.
The technology has been submitted to the expert and standardization groups Measnet and IEA Task 32 in order to be upgraded to an internationally recognized standard. It opens new possibilities for cheaper and more frequent power performance measurements.
According to Avent, the project evolved from a ground-based WINDCUBE LIDAR from Leosphere, which was adapted to be placed on the turbine nacelle for forward looking horizontal measurements. Over the course of the project, several prototypes were developed and tested, and have evolved into a new product called WindIris, which integrates all the elements of the procedure.
The WindIris, manufactured and commercialized by Avent, has been specifically designed for turbine-mounted measurements, which require a product sturdy enough to endure adverse factors, such as nacelle vibrations.
'One of the main challenges was to obtain an equivalent procedure to the IEC 61400-12-1 power performance measurement standard,' says Velociter. 'To achieve the required level of accuracy and repeatability, the developed procedure accounts for each one of the measurement requirements. For example, it specifies how to measure at hub-height +/- 2.5% at 2.5 rotor diameter in front of the turbine and account for the deviation inherent to the flexibility of the turbine.'
Photo caption: The WindIris LIDAR situated atop a Siemens offshore wind turbine.
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text: Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums :: View topic - Your favorite cities if you want to travel Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Your favorite cities if you want to travel Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Travel View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message mengxiangwuJoined: 06 Jul 2007Posts: 17 Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:20 pm Post subject: Your favorite cities if you want to travel Most people love traveling, if you want , which city is your favorite or which country is your first choice? 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What does glViewport do when you are using OpenGLES 2.0? Isn't everything defined by the various matrices you use in the shaders?
What does glViewport do when you are using OpenGLES 2.0? Isn't everything defined by the various matrices you use in the shaders?
Hi Bob,
Don't confuse glViewport with the transformation matrices (as I did not too long ago). All glViewport does is define the area of the drawing context that you will actually draw to.
For example, let's assume your window is 800 by 600 pixels. Calling glViewport(0, 0, 800, 600) means you will draw to the whole screen. Calling glViewPort(0, 0, 400, 300) means you will only draw in the bottom left quadrant.
I still thought that somehow what the viewport call did ultimately boiled down to what the projection matrices did.
So it is needed in OpenGLES 2?
I can't give you a 100% sure answer since I don't personally work with OpenGL ES 2.0, but you should still need it, if only just once during your initialization.
Generally glViewport would help if you were trying to draw multiple views, like in 3D modeling software or multiplayer split-screen games. Half the window might use one set of projection matrices, like perspective; the other half may use another, like orthographic. A call to glViewport scales (and depending on your transformation matrices, possibly distorts) the drawing output/buffer to fit within the rectangle you set. If you use a fully symmetrical projection matrix, the vanishing point will be at the center of your specified viewport.
Yes, it is needed. glViewport sets the viewport that is used by the viewport transformation step which transforms NDCs (normalized device coordinates) to viewport coordinates. This is needed both in OpenGL ES 2.0+ and OpenGL Core 3.x+
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Pennsylvania state police have temporarily suspended the use of breath test machines in drunken driving cases because of a judge's concern about accuracy.
Pennsylvania state police have temporarily suspended the use of breath test machines in drunken driving cases because of a judge's concern about accuracy.
A judge in Dauphin County recently tossed out several DUI cases after learning that the manufacturer of a widely used breath analyzer -- the Intoxilyzer 5000EN -- had omitted a state requirement to have a liquid solution tested by independent labs.
"The judge ruled that could potentially make the samples no good," state police spokesman Adam Reed said. "The case is being appealed. It is certainly far from over. But for cautionary reasons, we have made the temporary decision that anyone we arrest for suspicion of DUI will not be given the Breathalyzer test."
Instead, he said, suspect drivers will be taken to a police facility or hospital to have blood drawn to measure the percentage of alcohol.
Reed noted that the change could result in more motorists being charged with impaired driving -- from drugs, not alcohol. Breath analyzers cannot pick up drug intoxication; the blood test can.
Vincent P. DiFabio, a defense lawyer in Paoli who handles DUI cases, applauded the decision.
He said lawyers in the Philadelphia area already are planning challenges to some DUI convictions based on the Dauphin County cases. But he noted that most police departments in the suburbs already use blood tests, often at a hospital.
The Intoxilyzer 5000EN is not the blow-into-the-tube test that police sometimes use on the street, DiFabio said.
The road test is only used to help establish probable cause to take a driver into custody, he said. The Intoxilyzer 5000EN is waiting back at a station.
Blood tests are better for accuracy anyway, DiFabio said.
"It's interesting that the local departments for years have been using the more reliable method, which is blood," he said.
Christine O'Brien, spokeswoman for the Philadelphia Police Department, said city police employ both blood and breath tests.
District attorneys across the state are figuring out how to respond to the Dauphin County cases.
The Chester County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday that "all of the departments who use Breathalyzers also are trained to use blood samples. Working together, we have crafted short-term and long-term solutions to ensure the integrity of all testing processes."
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Assembly have moved to Unit 5, Rum Warehouse Pennington Street London E1W 2AP. Check out our lovely new offices.
Assembly have moved to Unit 5, Rum Warehouse Pennington Street London E1W 2AP. Check out our lovely new offices.
Assembly have moved to Unit 5, Rum Warehouse Pennington Street London E1W 2AP. Check out our lovely new offices.
Web Developer
We're looking for an experienced LAMP developer with experience developing web applications from the ground up. Experience of interactive programming for 3D, VR on the Three.js engine and C# for Unreal a plus.
Developing for international audiences with a sympathetic understanding of rtl languages, Arabic speaking would be even better.
We're a fast moving agency where priorities are as responsive as the applicaitons we create and so someone happy pushing through web dev one day or liasing with the UX team for the perfect solution to a VR conudrum the next is most welcome.
Please send your CV and a current portfolio to firstname.lastname@example.com
Senior Designer
We're looking for Senior Designers to join our London studio.
You will have a love of crafting and will have the opportunity to work on some of the most well known brands in the world. The best fit is someone who can demonstrate the quality of strategic design thinking on the projects you have worked on and how you have been insightful, inspirational and have delivered this in a unique way.
You'll bring with you a 2:1 or better from a reputable University, at least 4 years strong agency experience, a thirst to do great work and donuts for the office every now and then.
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We are looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Account Manager to join our London team.
Working with all parts of the agency you will support senior management on key client accounts in both the Middle East and Europe, as well as have the opportunity to lead your own projects and client relationships.
Assembly works across a spread of sectors, but many projects revolve around architecture and property. Day-to-day you should enjoy building relationships, be able to talk passionately and confidently to clients about our work, pitch for new business and work alongside our teams to project manage and deliver creative campaigns we can all be proud of.
We are keen to hear from those who enjoy working across agency disciplines, and most importantly have an enthusiasm for delivering beautifully designed and brilliantly created work.
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A bit of bad news for those of you hoping to play a few rounds and/or skin an animal while zipping between LGA and SFO. The Transportation Security Administration's plan to allow bats and small knives on flights -- announced three months ago -- has been scrapped.
The proposal would have allowed passengers to carry souvenir bats, golf clubs, and knives with blades shorter than two inches in length onto commercial flights. John Pistole, the head of the Transportation Security Administration, made the announcement in early March, with a target start date at the end of April.
But the idea quickly prompted strong, negative reaction. Pilots opposed allowing the knives and blunt instruments on planes, worried about their safety in the event of an attempted hijacking. Last month, as NBC News reported, a bipartisan group of 145 members of the House of Representatives agreed, sending a letter to Pistole. "Over the last two months," it read, "we have heard from flight attendants, air marshals, pilots, passengers, TSA screeners and airlines who are unequivocal in their unified view that allowing knives to be brought into the cabin of passenger planes is dangerous, unnecessary, and irresponsible." It ended: "No knives on planes. Thank you."


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The Pontiac G3 is a five-door, subcompact hatchback produced for one year only in 2009 before GM went bankrupt. After this year, the Pontiac brand discontinued, and the G3 earns distinction for having the shortest production of any Pontiac model. The Pontiac G3 shows great similarity to the Chevrolet Aveo, but this is hardly surprising as both can trace their heritage back to GM's Daewoo division in Korea.
There really isn't very much to say about the Pontiac G3. Despite its diminutive size, it doesn't even benefit from decent fuel economy when compared to its larger competitors like the Honda Civic. It gives a lackluster performance and has little to make it stand out from the crowd.
The Pontiac G3 began and ended production in 2009 and only ever came in a single trim level. Standard equipment includes a tilt steering column, fog lights, steel wheels, and a rear spoiler. It has air-conditioning and a six-speaker CD/MP3 stereo complete with an auxiliary input jack. Optional extras include power windows, satellite radio, aluminum wheels, a sunroof, and cruise control.
It contains a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine capable of producing 106 hp and 105lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission comes standard, but Pontiac offers an optional four-speed automatic transmission.
The interior of the Pontiac G3 has a nice design and uses decent quality materials with faux metallic accents. The air-conditioning proves easy to use, but the stereo has buttons rather than knobs, which makes it slightly more awkward to operate. Storage space grows to 42 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. However, with the rear seats up, it offers just 7.1 cubic feet of space behind them. The EPA rates fuel economy at 27/34 mpg city/highway.
This car provides a competent subcompact option, but seems unremarkable in every way. It gives an adequate ride and has reasonably responsive steering, but lacks power. For driving around cities and towns, the automatic transmission trumps the manual gearbox.
Some consumers don't rate this car very highly, and many report it needing major repairs within a very short time. Nevertheless, others like it, mainly because of its low cost.
The Pontiac G3 was produced and sold for only one year in 2009. Its short-lived stint can be traced to the fact that GM went bankrupt in 2009. As a direct result, Pontiac met its demise, as did the G3. Despite the car's disappointing power and repair problems, it did get the job done.
However, as a used model, it's difficult to understand why consumers would even consider the G3. Besides being difficult to find on the used car lot, the G3's unreliability and mediocre performance are sufficient enough to steer most consumers toward other, more dependable options.
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Eclipse Tip: Create Rich User Interfaces with the HTML Browser Widget
Anyone involved in developing web-based applications can attest to the importance of their visual appeal. As users, we have become quite accustomed to seeing nice-looking web pages, whether we happen to be checking our credit card bills or just reading the latest headlines. In fact, research has shown that the first few seconds are crucial in determining if a new visitor will continue exploring the web site.
The Eclipse Rich Client Platform (RCP) also allows developers to create visually appealing user interfaces. However, most Eclipse UI development today requires an experienced Java developer well-versed in the usage of SWT, JFace, and UI Forms API. Compared to web designers, these are still relatively scarce.
The way of the Browser
One possible way to bridge this gap is to simply merge the two technologies. The Browser widget, part of SWT since version 3.0, allows for embedding of a "platform-native" web browser into Eclipse-based applications. For instance, one can use this widget to display an arbitrary HTML page directly in a JFace Wizard. The actual HTML rendering is delegated to a platform-specific web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer in MS Windows, Mozilla on Linux, etc.)
Figure 1: Example wizard page with an embedded HTML input form.
Interacting with the HTML
private String getFieldValue(String field) { final String[] result = new String[1]; browser.addLocationListener(new LocationAdapter() { public void changing(LocationEvent event) { int i = event.location.indexOf('#'); String value = event.location.substring(i + 1); try { result[0] = URLDecoder.decode(value, "UTF-8"); } catch (UnsupportedEncodingException e) { // ignore } event.doit = false; browser.removeLocationListener(this); } }); browser.execute("window.location = window.location.href + "#" + document.forms['input'].elements['" + field + "'].value"); return result[0]; }
- Install a temporary LocationListener whose
changing(LocationEvent)method would extract the query result from the location string, cancel the event, and remove itself as a listener.
- Execute a Javascript expression that would query the DOM and set the query result as the new navigation location, thus triggering a location change event and invoking the previously installed listener.
While this approach certainly qualifies as a hack and only supports limited interaction between the application and the web page, it allows experienced web designers to apply the full range of web browser technologies to create visually compelling HTML components, such as input forms, tables, menus, and so on.
A full example demonstrating this technique is available here. To compile, import the downloaded zip file into Eclipse (version 3.2 or later) as an existing Eclipse project. Run it as an Eclipse Application and in the runtime workbench choose File -> New -> Other... In the New Wizard dialog, expand the last category (Other), select New Browser UI Example and click Next. The first page of this wizard lets you populate a simple HTML input form, the second page simply displays the entered values as a demonstration of the ability to interact with the embedded HTML form.
About the Author
Peter Nehrer is a software consultant specializing in Eclipse-based enterprise solutions and J2EE applications. He is the founder of Ecliptical Software Inc. and a contributor to several Eclipse-related Open Source projects. He holds an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, MA. Peter can be reached at pnehrer AT eclipticalsoftware DOT com.
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Joico Announces Four New Team Members
The Exclusive Division of Zotos International, which comprises the Joico, ISO and Minardi Luxury Color Care brands, has announced the appointment of four new members to the executive team.
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Melessia Wade-Smith joined the company as national corporate trainer . She has a strong training background in the professional beauty industry, with an emphasis on haircolor. Wade-Smith will focus on developing and maintaining education strategies for all the Joico Exclusive brands.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales edged up in December with a core spending gauge posting a big jump, a sign the economy gathered steam at the end of last year and was poised for stronger growth in 2014.
The Commerce Department said on Tuesday that retail sales gained 0.2 percent last month, even as receipts at automobile dealers recorded their biggest drop in more than a year.
November's sales were, however, revised to a 0.4 percent increase from 0.7 percent. Excluding autos, sales rose 0.7 percent in December, the largest increase in 10 months.
"The surge in sales in December means the momentum will continue into the first quarter of the new year. 2014 is shaping up to be pretty good from where we sit," said Chris Rupkey, chief economist at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ in New York.
Economists had expected retail sales to rise just 0.1 percent last month. For all of 2013, sales increased 4.2 percent.
Sales excluding automobiles, gasoline, building materials and food services, increased 0.7 percent after a 0.2 percent rise in November. Economists looked for a gain of just 0.3 percent.
These so-called core sales correspond most closely with the consumer spending component of gross domestic product, and the increase suggested consumption accelerated in the fourth quarter from the third quarter's 2 percent annual pace.
While a report on Friday showed job growth stumbled in December, that was largely dismissed as being due to cold weather, and economists said a wealth of other data suggest the economy is gaining strength.
"Weather aside, if we're right in thinking that the underlying trend in jobs growth is still improving, households will continue to spend more freely in 2014," said Paul Dales, senior U.S. economist at Capital Economics in London.
"This report supports our view that a 4 percent annualized rise in real consumption will help to generate a decent 3.0 percent gain in overall GDP in the fourth quarter," he added.
The government report suggested holiday sales were better than some had expected, though at the cost of heavy discounting by shopkeepers. The National Retail Federation said a measure of holiday sales, which leaves out spending on cars, gasoline and restaurant meals, rose 3.8 percent in the November-December period from a year earlier, up from the 3.5 percent rise in 2012.
Fourth-quarter growth prospects were further boosted by a second report from the Commerce Department showing retail inventories, excluding autos, increased 0.6 percent in November after increasing 0.3 percent in October.
Businesses aggressively accumulated inventories in the third quarter and warehouses were left bulging. Economists had anticipated a need for businesses to sell off those goods, which would have undercut production in the fourth quarter.
It now appears some of the inventory build-up was planned.
"It does not appear that the fourth-quarter GDP report will feature a drag from inventories and, possibly, might even show a modest further addition to growth," said John Ryding, chief economist at RDQ Economics in New York. "It is hard to argue that this pickup in inventory investment is excessive."
The economy grew at a 4.1 percent rate in the third quarter, which was the fastest pace in almost two years. Fourth-quarter GDP growth estimates range as high as a 3.9 percent rate.
Stocks on Wall Street were trading higher on the data, while the dollar rose against the yen. U.S. Treasury debt prices fell.
A stock market rally last year and rising home values have boosted household wealth, encouraging Americans to open their wallets a little bit more.
Sales last month were lifted by a 1.8 percent rise in receipts at clothing stores. Sales at food and beverage stores recorded their largest increase in seven years. There were also increases in online store sales.
"Consumer spending continues to get tailwinds from the recovery in the housing market, as well as fortuitous declines in the price of gasoline," said Brian Bethune, chief economist at Alpha Economic Foresights in Boston.
A cold snap likely held down sales of automobiles. Receipts at auto dealers fell 1.8 percent, the largest decline since October 2012. They had risen 1.9 percent in November.
Sales of furniture, sporting goods, building materials and garden equipment and electronic appliances also fell.
A separate report from the Labor Department showed import prices were unexpectedly flat in December, showing no signs of imported inflation.
Domestic inflation continues to trend lower and the lack of price pressures means the Federal Reserve will likely keep interest rates near zero for a while even as it scales back its monthly bond purchases.
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Hannah's Hooded Pullover
January seems such a long time ago, I have to think back hard to remember all about that Pullover (I've finished thirteen other knitting projects since then, even sewed some, blog posts about the ones you haven't seen yet, to come). Hannah's just gotten around to taking pictures last week, after I pestered her on a regular basis. She's incredible busy studying, but here you go.
pattern: Hooded Pullover by Mari Muinonen, Vogue Knitting Magazine, Fall 2008, project # 28
yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky, color # 186 Amber, 5.5 balls
needle: 6.5mm
size: S, cast on 117
start-finish: January 28 - February 8, 2009
It went pretty well until I came to the yoke and neck shaping. Boy the instructions were confusing to me. I even left out some instructions, just skipped over them, because it would not have worked out with the stitch numbers. Getting to the hood was an adventure. What really helped me a lot was, to lock at pictures on ravelry, of finished Pullovers. Thank god people took them from all angles. Don't be too critical, because I screwed up the cables. I saw it, but I was way up on the body, and there was no way that I was going to rip that out. You all know how much I love to knit sweaters! Cables and I are just not good friends. :o) Still, I think it's a pretty design.
If you look at the pictures you see the color amber beautifully where the sun shines on the yarn. The yarn really looked that way, but only with sunshine. It looked exactly like in Hannah's photos, in artificial light, very weird.
I've sent this Pullover as part of a care package and slipped (besides other stuff) some yoga socks in there too. I don't do yoga, so I'm not sure they are really practical.
Since some of you like to read about my pups, I thought I had to share this, but I'm sure you are all more than thankful, that I don't show you photographic evidence.
Sam's on several medication. Because of prednisone he's always hungry. We give him fruit and veggies throughout the day, treats as well and lots of water. Recently he found out that he likes to eat tissue paper, which he rips out of the box one by one. My pup is a real artist, he makes papier-mache sculptures! If you own a pet or two (or more) you understand, that any squeamishness you might have ever felt, goes away quickly with being a pet owner. :o) I get to admire his art, and remove it discreetly. :o)
Have a wonderful week you all!
37 comments:
- momsue84 said...
Beautiful sweater and daughter! One would never know you don't like cables. And yes, being a pet owner means getting over the queasy tummy to clean up all sorts of little delights. Part of the package, I guess. Well worth it, IMHO.
- March 30, 2009 7:59 a.m.
- Rina said...
Was fuer ein Prachtspullover, der deiner Tochter supergut steht. Und wie ich sehen kann, freut sie sich auch riesig darueber.
- March 30, 2009 8:27 a.m.
- Martina said...
Very beautiful sweater! Your daughter looks very nice in it!
- March 30, 2009 9:08 a.m.
- GoldenTracks said...
Love that sweater! As always, she looks so beautiful, too. Great job on the cables. I have admired that pattern, myself.
As for the 'paper mache artist', I have one of those too. Beau has been known to eat anything; literally anything! He will be quite good for a long time and then he 'goes on a roll'. Well, he's on a roll right now. He ate a 55 pages of a 60 page catalog including all of the plastic spiral binding on Friday night. I know I will be seeing that again.
- March 30, 2009 9:13 a.m.
- Marianne said...
The sweater is gorgeous, as is Hannah, looks wonderful on her! Those yoga socks.. they look like they'd be very functional.
Sam... LOL about his 'sculptures'. My dog Blue was very good with what I called 'Snart'... on every window surface he could reach and since he was a very big guy... it was a 'big canvas'. :^)
- March 30, 2009 9:30 a.m.
- Sharon V said...
Hannah's sweater is beautiful and the color is great on her.
Yoga socks are, if not practical, still a worthy gift because they can also double as pedicure socks.
- March 30, 2009 9:38 a.m.
- Hege said...
The pullover is beautiful and Hannah looks great in it!
- March 30, 2009 10:45 a.m.
- shannon said...
the pull over is gorgeous! love the chunky cables!!
i think the yoga socks would work really well. there are times, in the beginning of practice, when you are cold and would like some warmth on the feet.
as for sam, poor kid. hope things get straightened out for him soon!!
- March 30, 2009 11:00 a.m.
- sgeddes said...
Beautiful job on the sweater! It looks great on her. I love the big prominent cable pattern.
- March 30, 2009 11:45 a.m.
- elizabeth said...
That sweater is fabulous!!! And I bet the yoga socks will definitely come in handy!
- March 30, 2009 12:41 p.m.
- Dreams of Yarn said...
BEAUTIFUL sweater and beautiful model!
I have several animals and laughed at your story, I knew exactly what you meant!!!
- March 30, 2009 12:43 p.m.
- Irene said...
Monica, you rock my knitting world time and time again!
I have left you an award on my blog.
- March 30, 2009 1:04 p.m.
- Renata S. P. said...
This sweater is absolutelly beautiful! Lovely!
- March 30, 2009 4:15 p.m.
- Susan said...
Gorgeous sweater! And, yes, my stomach does not get squeamish about anything anymore.
- March 30, 2009 4:46 p.m.
- MrPuffy said...
Wonderful photos of both Hannah and the Hoodie! I don't see any problem with the cables ~ it's all looks perfect :)
I'm sure the yoga socks will be worn and appreciated. I must remember to do more yoga as it's great for stretching my stiff back.
I so know what you are talking about. Imagine this - Mr Puffy once ate a box of foil wrapped chocolates. Yep. It all came out crinkled.
- March 30, 2009 5:50 p.m.
- Frieda said...
Gorgeous cardigan , beautiful model ! You'd never know you had problems with the pattern , nice work .
- March 30, 2009 6:50 p.m.
The sweater looks great on her! I've been seeing more and more people knit this sweater so they must be figuring out the pattern just like you. Yeah. Predisone is a fun drug. Maybe you should be saving the sculptures and selling them. Some people buy anything!
- March 30, 2009 7:23 p.m.
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- March 30, 2009 8:49 p.m.
Gotta agree with all the "beautiful sweater, beautiful model " comments. I , too, like the large scale cables. And, no, I did not notice whatever the cable mistake is.
Margie in Maryland
- March 30, 2009 8:49 p.m.
- Susan:) said...
Oh my the sweater is so lovely!
The socks are really cool too!
- March 30, 2009 9:01 p.m.
- 2paw said...
The jumper is stuning and so stylishly modelled!!
Oh yes, the puppy has discovered the wonders of tissues and their magic appearance but I usually save them from being eaten!!!
- March 31, 2009 1:06 a.m.
- Bea said...
oh, das sieht mal aber richtig klasse aus!
Der Pulli ist ansich schon richtig toll, aber wenn man dann noch eine Tochter hat, die auch in einem Rupfensack noch gut aussehen würde, dann gibt das natürlich so richtig tolle Fotos!
- March 31, 2009 1:30 a.m.
- Knatolee said...
Cool sweater, and your daughter is a beautiful girl. She looks like a fashion model.
And my Sophie is channelling Sam... she adores paper. :)
- March 31, 2009 8:13 a.m.
- pat said...
You made this from 1/28 to 2/8 ??? Just over a week?? You are amazing! The sweater is gorgeous - those thick cables up the back and onto the hood are beautiful - You are a great Mom!
- April 01, 2009 12:20 p.m.
- Angelika said...
It's nice to see the finished pics of the sweater. The socks are intersting too. I've never seen any like that. And the story about Sam is too funny. I use my imagination. :)
- April 01, 2009 7:41 p.m.
- picperfic said...
Hannah is so gorgeous! I adore the photos and the sweater is just perfect on her...lovely you!
- April 02, 2009 2:56 a.m.
- Ann said...
Hannah looks great in the pullover & you did a fantastic job.
- April 02, 2009 8:12 p.m.
- Carrie K said...
Eww! to Sam's artistic endeavors,lol.
But that hoodie! Excellent!
- April 02, 2009 9:20 p.m.
- Beverly said...
No criticism. It's a design element and she looks great in it.
- April 02, 2009 9:23 p.m.
- Life's a Stitch said...
Beautiful, beautiful! Sweater and daughter.
- April 04, 2009 11:09 a.m.
- Life's a Stitch said...
One more thing - Gracee has been on prednisone her entire life for inflammatory bowel disease - every other day. She steals paper at every opportunity. Hmmm, interesting side effect.
- April 04, 2009 11:13 a.m.
- hannah said...
I agree: both sweater and daughter are beautiful. Well done Monika!
Funny story about Sam.
- April 05, 2009 3:27 p.m.
- Rosina said...
Somehow seeing the pictures brought this sweater to life for me :) Now I am tempted to knit something with that sort of cable. Thank you for sharing!
- April 07, 2009 12:34 a.m.
- hakucho said...
Oh my goodness...Hannah's pullover is absolutely stunning (and she's just as stunning as well)! I LOVE the design :)
- April 07, 2009 8:16 a.m.
- Kris said...
I love that sweater and would like to make it one day. LOL, about the tissue sculptures.
- April 10, 2009 3:30 p.m.
- Anu said...
Dear Monika,
Your tikru pullover is so supper,
i´m interested in the same color of yarn too.
Could you tell me, what yarn you used exactly.
Kind regards
- February 27, 2010 5:36 a.m.


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Stop us if you've heard this before: Nokia is said to be preparing a tablet for launch at the end of the year. Talk of the Finnish company coming out with a tablet has been circulating for sometime, and it's not just idle speculation either, as several top Nokia executives have chatted about such a device already.
This time the rumor comes from Digitimes.com, a site known for both accurate and not-so accurate hardware predictions, but given its report expands on what we've already heard, it's worthy of our attention. Quoting sources in the component supply chain, Nokia is said to have a 10-inch tablet running on a dual-core Qualcomm processor in the works, with an expected release window of the fourth quarter this year.
Nokia's current relationship with Microsoft makes it wholly unsurprising to learn the as-yet unconfirmed tablet could run Windows 8. Microsoft has blessed its new operating system, recently released as a consumer preview, with the ability to run on ARM-based hardware, making it more suited to mobile devices.
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The time frame given by Digitimes.com fits in with both the expected Windows 8 release window, and a possible launch during Nokia World 2012. This annual event was confirmed for 25/26 September 2012 last week, and we speculated on whether a Windows 8 tablet would be one of the stars of the show at the time.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
Meet this week's Featured Designer! It's Darlene Haughin Designs!
8 comments:
- Monica said...
I love the colors of A Moment in Time. They remind me of my mom.
- December 25, 2012 at 6:21 PM
- Tasha said...
Everyday Matters is super cute!
- December 26, 2012 at 2:03 PM
- Rosemary said...
I like your Happy Camper, as I like to camp, and Sleepy Time as the colors are somewhat different from most kits for children's 'sleepy' kits!
- December 26, 2012 at 2:58 PM
I really like your "Music Warms The Heart" kit! I have lots of photos with this theme to scrap.
Thanks for the chance to win!
- December 27, 2012 at 9:47 AM
Love all the time elements in your "Time Stands Still" kit :) Thanks for the chance!
- December 27, 2012 at 11:52 AM
I love the colors in the Honeysuckle kit. I am just getting started, and it is quite overwhelming, but so much fun!
Lori S.
- December 27, 2012 at 4:26 PM
- Amy Bateman said...
Love the color combo of One Winter Night. Thanks for the chance!
- December 28, 2012 at 1:31 PM
All your quick pages are good, but I especially like the A Moment in Time quick pages, particularly the top one on the right and the lower one on the left. So many quick pages only have room for one or two pictures and I take so many pictures that I usually end up with several pictures on each page.
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I'm beginning to wonder what Mejia's trade value is these days. He's been spotty in his role out of the bullpen, and has a career 11-11 record in three years as a starter.
"How can the Mets sell this guy as a starter that can produce right away if he's not even starting for them?'' a former general manager said.
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University of Washington - Beyond High School (UW-BHS) (ICPSR 33321)
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Charles Hirschman, University of Washington; Gunnar Almgren, University of Washington
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The University of Washington - Beyond High School (UW-BHS) project surveyed students in Washington State to examine factors impacting educational attainment and the transition to adulthood among high school seniors. The project began in 1999 in an effort to assess the impact of I-200 (the referendum that ended Affirmative Action) on minority enrollment in higher education in Washington. The research objectives of the project were: (1) to describe and explain differences in the transition from high school to college by race and ethnicity, socioeconomic origins, and other characteristics, (2) to evaluate the impact of the Washington State Achievers Program, and (3) to explore the implications of multiple race and ethnic identities. Following a successful pilot survey in the spring of 2000, the project eventually included baseline and one-year follow-up surveys (conducted in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005) of almost 10,000 high school seniors in five cohorts across several Washington school districts. The high school senior surveys included questions that explored students' educational aspirations and future career plans, as well as questions on family background, home life, perceptions of school and home environments, self-esteem, and participation in school related and non-school related activities. To supplement the 2000, 2002, and 2003 student surveys, parents of high school seniors were also queried to determine their expectations and aspirations for their child's education, as well as their own educational backgrounds and fields of employment. Parents were also asked to report any financial measures undertaken to prepare for their child's continued education, and whether the household received any form of financial assistance. In 2010, a ten-year follow-up with the 2000 senior cohort was conducted to assess educational, career, and familial outcomes. The ten year follow-up surveys collected information on educational attainment, early employment experiences, family and partnership, civic engagement, and health status. The baseline, parent, and follow-up surveys also collected detailed demographic information, including age, sex, ethnicity, language, religion, education level, employment, income, marital status, and parental status.
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High school seniors were surveyed using a traditional paper and pencil questionnaire in the spring (April or May). One-year follow-up surveys were conducted from January through June. Attempts were made to contact every senior survey respondent by phone, email, and letter. Finally, the ten-year follow-up survey of the 2000 high school senior cohort was administered online.
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The baseline UW-BHS senior survey covers about 200 items, including a broad range of questions on family background, educational plans, perceptions of encouragement from teachers, peers and family members, and standard scales to tap self-esteem, self-efficacy, and other social psychological dimensions. The ten-year follow-up survey of the 2000 high school senior cohort focuses primarily on the key components of young adulthood, including educational attainment, early career and work history, family and partnership formation, civic engagement, and health statuses.
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For regular students -- graduating seniors enrolled at and attending one of the five major high schools -- the response rate is about 80 percent. If a broader universe of students is considered, including students with marginal affiliation to high school and other hard to contact students, the effective rate of coverage of all potential seniors is probably about 70 percent.
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With the cold winter this year in NYC, I've begun to dream about the future summer days… and decided to make the cutest summer accessory for the little one's. So get started on your summer projects by making an adorable printed grosgrain ribbon bow.
Materials Needed:
- Scissors
- Needle & Thread
- T-pins
- One 15mm hole Fashion button 15mm Yellow (1-9-800-MJTRIM)
- 2 – 4.5″ strips of 7/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon in Lemon Grass
- 3 – 6″ Strips of 7/8″ Butterfly Printed Ribbon
- 3 – 6″ Strips of 7/8″ Grosgrain Polka Dot Ribbon in Apricot (1-9-800-MJTRIM)
First step: Sew the two 4.5 Lemon Grass strips together. Be sure they are making a small X when before sewing middle. I call these the leaf pieces because they go at the end of the flower bow.
Step 2: Take one 6″ polka dotted stip and create circle and push a t-pin through.
Step three: Take one 6″ Flower ribbon and create a circle and add it to pile it onto the other polka dot ribbon. Keep doing this until you finish the polka dot and flower ribbon. Be sure to make each circle smaller as you pile them onto the t-pin. (You can do this by cutting an extra 1/2″ after each ribbon piled on.
Step 4: Now sew the piled ribbons together neatly and remove the t-pin. Then sew on the button and the 'Leaf Ribbon" at the same time, and cut the ends of the 'Leaf ribbon'.
Step 5: Lastly, attach a hair clip to the back of the flower ribbon, which can be purchased at any craft or drugstore.
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Bombing Hitler: The Story of the Man Who Almost Assassinated the Führer
Hellmut G. Haasis
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A ticking time-bomb set to blow right under Hitler's nose . . . will the plan work?Georg Elser was just an ordinary working-class citizen living in Munich, Germany. He was employed as a carpenter and had spent some time working in a watch factory. That all changed when he took it upon himself, without telling his family or friends, to single-handedly attempt to assassinate the most powerful man in all of Germany: the Führer, Adolph Hitler. Elser's plan was centered on the Munich Beer Hall, where he knew Hitler would be making a speech. Working slowly and in secret, he started to assemble the bomb that he would use to try to kill Hitler. When finished, the bomb was hidden in a hollowed-out space near the speaker's podium. The bomb went off successfully, killing eight people . . . but Hitler was not one of them. Bombing Hitler is an incredible tale that takes you back to 1939, and recreates the steps that led Elser from the Munich Beer Hall, to his attempted escape across the Swiss border, and sadly, to the concentration camp where his heroic life ended. Hear for the first time the epic and tragic story of a man who stood up for what he knew was right, opposed the most powerful man in Germany, and came close to single-handedly ending the war. 33 b&w photographs
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Hellmut G. Haasis was born in 1942 in the town of Mühlacker in southwestern Germany. His studies included theology, history, sociology and political science. He is the author of Joseph Süß Oppenheimer, genannt Jud Süß: Finanzier, Freidenker, Justizopfer and of Tod in Prag: Das Attentat auf Reinhard Heydrich. He has also published short stories, poems, dramas, and radio plays, as well as a novel in Swabian dialect. He is the recipient of the Thaddäus Troll prize, the Schubart prize, and the Civis prize.William Odom studied at the Freie Üniversität Berlin, entering the university in 1961 as construction on the Wall was beginning. He holds a Ph.D. in German from Tulane University. He is the author of German for Singers and translator of JAZZ: A Photo History by Joachim-Ernst Berendt, Hörspiel: A Collection of Contemporary German Radio Plays, and Tomorrow We'll Be in Switzerland: Saving the Children of La Hille by Klaus Ihlau. He has been a professor of German for over forty years.
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10 questions D-backs face in 2014
PHOENIX -- It's a new year, and the D-backs are hoping this one turns out differently than the past two.
Arizona finished with back-to-back 81-81 seasons, and general manager Kevin Towers and manager Kirk Gibson, both entering the final year of their contracts, are determined to find a way to get over the hump.
PHOENIX -- It's a new year, and the D-backs are hoping this one turns out differently than the past two.
Arizona finished with back-to-back 81-81 seasons, and general manager Kevin Towers and manager Kirk Gibson, both entering the final year of their contracts, are determined to find a way to get over the hump.
Towers has again made significant changes to the roster, adding a power bat in Mark Trumbo and an arm for the back end of the bullpen in Addison Reed.
And if you know anything about Towers, you realize he might still have a few moves up his sleeve. Remember that it was last January that he pulled off the blockbuster Justin Upton trade with the Braves.
For now, though, here are 10 questions -- in no particular order -- that the D-backs face in 2014:
1. How will the early start to the season affect the team?
The D-backs will be the first team to open Spring Training when pitchers and catchers report to Salt River Fields on Feb. 5. The early report date is necessary because the D-backs have a pair of regular-season games against the Dodgers in Australia on March 22-23. They then return to Phoenix for another week of exhibition games. That means Gibson will need to find a way to break up the monotony of Spring Training and figure out how to get his team ready to play under unique circumstances.
2. What will Trumbo's impact be?
The D-backs felt the offense lacked punch last season, so Towers dealt outfielder Adam Eaton and left-hander Tyler Skaggs in a three-team trade to nab Trumbo, who is expected to provide some protection for Paul Goldschmidt in the lineup. Though some may doubt Trumbo's ability to play left field on an everyday basis, the D-backs are confident that working with new outfield instructor Dave McKay will make Trumbo, at worst, an average defender.
3. Is Patrick Corbin ready to be the ace?
Last year, Corbin reported to Spring Training hoping to win the No. 5 spot in the rotation. He wound up winning the final slot, but the left-hander pitched like the club's ace. This year, the expectation coming into camp is that he will be the team's ace, and whether or not he lives up to the billing could be crucial to their division-title hopes.
4. Can Goldschmidt repeat his near MVP performance from 2013?
It is a lot to live up to. Goldschmidt signed a contract extension last spring and went out and showed that the deal might prove to be a bargain for the D-backs. Despite not having consistent production around him, Goldschmidt managed to lead the NL in home runs and RBIs while finishing second in the league MVP race and winning a Gold Glove Award.
5. How soon will outfielder Cody Ross be able to contribute?
Ross suffered a fracture and dislocation of his right hip last year, and it is believed to be the first injury of its kind and severity in the big leagues. That makes putting a timetable on his return very difficult. While the team hopes it will be sometime in April, no one really knows for sure.
6. Who will be the closer?
Heading into Spring Training the past three years, this was not a question. It was J.J. Putz's job. Last season, though, injuries caused Putz to struggle, and the team turned to submariner Brad Ziegler at the All-Star break, and he did an excellent job of closing during the second half. Towers then recently acquired Reed, who closed for the White Sox during the past two seasons, and said there will be a competition for the job this spring.
7. What production will the D-backs get out of starters Trevor Cahill and Brandon McCarthy?
Both pitchers struggled with injuries and bouts of ineffectiveness last season as the rotation, as a whole, underperformed. The D-backs need both, or at least one, of the pitchers to have bounce-back seasons and deliver consistent innings.
8. When will Archie Bradley make his big league debut?
One of the best pitching prospects in all of baseball, Bradley was asked about a lot by opposing general managers in trade talks, but the D-backs were not about to part with him. The organization sees a future top-of-the-rotation starter, the only question is when that will be. Bradley, 21, will be invited to big league camp this spring and is expected to compete for a spot in the rotation.
9. Will Miguel Montero be a force again at the plate?
The biggest key to the offense could be whether Montero is able to regain the form he showed in 2011 and 2012. Last season, Montero was unable to recover from a slow start at the plate and was bothered by back issues.
10. Who wins the shortstop battle?
Last spring, it appeared that Didi Gregorius was the team's shortstop of the future, but he tailed off at the plate in the second half while Chris Owings impressed during his September callup. That seems to have swung the pendulum a bit in Owings' favor. The two are expected to compete for the starting job this spring, with veteran Cliff Pennington serving as the backup.
Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Inside the D-backs, and follow him on Twitter @SteveGilbertMLB.


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The construction of the Interstate 85 bridges over the Yadkin River is already working to the advantage of first responders.
Emergency officials say the old bridge, built in 1955 and linking Davidson and Rowan counties until it closed to traffic this past year, presented safety concerns and caused traffic to come to a halt basically anytime there was a crash on it. The new northbound bridge, however, has resulted in less calls for emergency service as two lanes of traffic currently flow north and south on it until the southbound bridge opens for traffic next month.
Compared to the old bridge, the new bridges come with wider lanes and shoulder areas on each side of the bridges. The old bridge had no shoulders, and travel lanes were narrow, emergency officials say.
The old bridge was nearly 0.2 miles long, roughly one-third of the length of the new bridges, according to the DOT.
Maj. Larry James of Davidson County Emergency Services reports less crashes have occurred since the northbound bridge opened in May 2012. The major said once the entire project (it also includes the widening of I-85 to eight lanes) is completed, there should be even less crashes on the interstate.
"We should see a drop in accidents overall due simply to the fact that there are more lanes and more room to maneuver," James said.
Once emergency vehicles reached the scene of the old bridge, there was no safe way to route traffic across the bridge when there was an accident, the major said. James said the shoulder areas on the new bridge allow for emergency vehicle parking.
"As of right now, we are not seeing near the accidents because with the old bridge, it was much more narrow and a lot tighter," said Reggie Lookabill, chief of the Davidson County Rescue Squad.
Whenever there was an accident on the southbound portion of the old bridge, there would be no way to make it to Rowan County, Lookabill said. He said Rowan County emergency personnel would assist on the other side of the bridge because the lanes were so narrow.
"It's been a concern," Lookabill said of the old bridge. "We have been involved in some of the DOT meetings that have been going on. We have kept up with what the next projects are and what's going to be happening now, lane changes and shifts. … DOT has done a really good job with keeping everybody informed and letting us know when changes were going to be made."
Darrin Waller, a resident engineer with the N.C. Department of Transportation, said the southbound bridge is expected to open for at least two lanes of travel on either March 8 or 9. The entire I-85 project, Waller said, should be completed this year.
Not only do the new bridges assist first responders, they also are much safer for anyone who runs into car trouble on them because they have shoulders on which to pull over, Waller said. The resident engineer said the new bridges were about meeting new standards and handling the amount of traffic on I-85.
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A restless nights sleep. Tossing, turning, I'm exhausted, but I just want it to be morning. You know that feeling? Like a kid at Christmas. Excitement, anticipation. What does the day hold? I can't wait. I want to get the LA ball rolling. I want results and I want them now!
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First up I speak to Dana, whom I'd had contact with before leaving Oz. She seemed hunky dory via email; offering a Californian bungalow in Hollywood living with four other people working in film. Sounds perfecto, no? When I speak to Dana on the phone, she sounds like she's from the wild west. Somehow I feel she may be missing some teeth. We make a time to meet tomorrow morning.
Next up. Skyler with a house in Hollywood. I think Skyler is going to be female, but she's male and full of surprises. 'It's not a house, it's a studio' he explains in a slow country pumpkin like drawl. 'You'd be sharing my double bunk boat' he continues. 'Your what?!?' I quiz him. 'It's like a double-decker bus' he goes on. 'Like a double decker bus???' I repeat somewhat confused, but highly amused. Frankie gets the giggles, then me and then Skyler. The giggles intensify to the point that I'm gasping as I continue with, 'So what you're effectively offering me is the top deck of your double-decker bus?' 'Well yeah' he says. I am trying so hard to say thank you Skyler, but I don't think this is going to work, but the laughter has taken control and the only thing left to do is hang up.
I speak to Scott. Scott goes on and on and on….and just when you think he's going to take a breath, there it is, a little more dribble. He's a middle-aged man who has been to Australia and stresses at least 3 times in our conversation that his one big mistake in life was not buying land in Geelong. He bores me to tears. I finally manage to get off the phone.
Maritza is my next convo. She requests we meet over Skype. She's about 24 and starts off by telling me a little bit about the house rules!!! OMG. This is getting more and more ridiculous. Rule number one – no drugs. Rule number two – NO SLEEPOVERS! EVER. What the hell?? It's almost insulting having this conversation but for mine and Frankie's amusement I probe further and ask in all seriousness 'Why, have their been some issues?' 'The walls are thin' she explains, 'It's just an agreement we've come to.' With my head almost in my hands I politely excuse myself from the conversation ' Thanks Maritzia, but I don't think this is going to work'. I understand her reasoning, but house rules? Whatever happened to common sense and a little understanding?
In between I have a few normal email and phone convos, though they seem to be rare. So many ads have super specific requirements. Many include a non smoking rule, even if you're outside! As I am currently a smoker, the thought of creeping around to have a cheeky one whilst watching guard for house mates simply doesn't work. Another ad goes so far as to mention housemates only have occasional conversations. It's exhausting reading such nonsense. I manage to line up a few viewings for the next day and have one last phone chat that ends on a rather abstract note.
I talk to Christina. She works for the home shopping network. It's all fine fine fine until I query a note in the ad about not sharing kitchen bits and bobs. She explains that everyone has their own section in the kitchen with their own cups, plates, cutlery, etc. I query that as a newly arrived resident I didn't bring such items abroad with me, would it be expected in a sharehouse to purchase such things? Sympathetically she offers ' Well I only have one mug, one plate, knife, fork and spoon, but I spose I've got some paper plates you could use'. Unbelievable. I am stunned to my inner core. Paper plates?! Get a grip woman.
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"because that seemed to be consistent with what is often used for old dough applications."What application were you considering? I don't imagine old dough is a particularly common practice in Pizza making. In bread baking, it's rarely used as the sole leavening agent but rather as a preferment in combination with baker's yeast (Chris bianco does this I believe). One well-known bakery that comes to mind is Poilane, but the bakers there are working multiple shifts and using two stage builds to make the bread.
Yes, in effect he is, Mo.However I think I may have got my initial assessment wrong.I realised I was missing a part of the puzzle - something was bugging me about that video.Anthony can clearly be seen to measure out a quantity of the 55lb bag of flour and throws it under the work bench before going on to mix the final dough.I realise now what that might be used for. The quantity was not enough imo for making the bulk of the contents of the 'starter tub' on its own - however it could be added to what remained in the mixing bowl after the final dough was mixed - to increase the amount of 'residual dough' as well as increase the fermentation time (and cut down on how much dough needs to be reserved - ie more pizzas!)Here is my new suggested work schedule:* Reserve some flour from a 55lb bag of Caputo.* Use the rest of the bag together with the 24 hour fermented levain, salt and water to make the final dough.* Take most of this dough and leave on a tray for a bulk ferment of a few hours* Divide and shape the 'trayed' dough into dough balls - ready for making pizzas in about 4-5 hours time.* Take the residual final dough and mix it with the previously reserved flour, additional water and salt - and put in a tub to ferment for 24 hours ready for the next day.So in essence I was partly right, and so were others who have speculated on preferments etc.Anthony DOES use a preferment - but does not maintain a 'chef' or storage starter in the form of poolish.Rather, he uses old dough (pate fermentee...au levain!) together with additional flour, salt and water to make a 24 hour sponge (or intermediate levain if you like).That's still speculation- but it fits all the details in the video and articles - and it's a pretty smart system imo! Here's hoping he finds a new location to continue the good work. Toby
So I've watched this a few more times and have some questions: when he measures out the flour at the beginning, you can clearly see the tub of old dough/poolish/starter sitting in a clear tub on the measuring bench. He also has h20 measured out in two containers, one large and one small. After he measures the flour he throws it into the blue tub under the bench. He uses the bigger of the two waters for the mix along with the rest of the bag. One could speculate that the smaller container of water was thrown in the blue tub with the initial amount of flour. Is this his starter (natural)? Or one could speculate that it was thrown in the mix. Why do you assume he leaves dough in the mixer? When he pulls the first amount of dough out of the mixer, he throws it on the bench. The next shot is with a much larger quantity of dough on the bench where he works it for a bit. Assuming he uses a natural starter, are we to assume also that he has already measured the starter into the liquidized old dough (in the tub on the bench)? It seems obvious that the initial flour and small amount of water go to feeding a starter. That's just my gut.
I'm wondering if, when Didier Rosa referred to 'prefermented dough, he was talking about preferments in general (biga for example).
Toby,No, Rosada was referring to a prefermented dough in an old dough sense, not some other preferment. I used to have links to his discussion of the subject but I found today that they are now dead. I will see if I can find another source.Peter
Mo, I'm not sure I'm seeing what you're seeing. I see the dough pulled out of the mixer and then put somewhere off camera (presumably a tray).
Anthony is using a wet dough, close to 64%. this video is great for any copycats out there because it shows everything but the starter to poolish step. that is not the starter you see, but the poolish. He is not taking any shortcuts with his process, but like Marco eludes to, I am not sure the extra preferment stage is helping that much. Could be more work than is needed from what I have learned with my experiments, especially since he is using a starter. again, though, you cant slag him for taking the easy road!
I just re watched the video a couple times, and i think Scott has it right here. He adds a poolish to make a new dough. The poolish is very wet, probably 100% hydration for the ease of the math and started by a VERY small percentage of his activated starter, and is therefore fine to go for 24-36 hours or whatever. Its not going to blow or anything, just create great flavors. Bake day, he comes in, adds a the poolish to new flour and appropriate amounts of water to make dough, leaves it to ferment for sometime3-6 hours?, mind you most of the flavor of this dough is already in there and the leavening is running strong after its new feeding. pull it out of the mixer, divide ball, let rest for 3-6 hours before baking. By using a poolish, he takes some of the temperature variables out of making a final dough, meaning it cannot overferment and blow like a completed dough can. Also, he can vary the size of the poolish to control the doughs fermentation time to adjust for ambient temps. If this is anywhere near right, I think it is a great method that allows for some flexibility.bottom line I think of the claimed 48 hours4-8 hours activating his starter24-30 hours poolish10-12 hours final doughI might have to try something like this soon. -marc
Rosada was referring to a prefermented dough in an old dough sense, not some other preferment. I used to have links to his discussion of the subject but I found today that they are now dead.
Peter, can you pass along the (non-working) link? There are half a dozen archives, that may have saved a copy of the old page..


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