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Getting ready to go to the event this weekend, it was suddenly obvious that I didn't have anything to wear. I had wool dresses, but since the forecast called for a humid day in the 80's, that wasn't my first choice. I'd already been planning to make a new linen dress (which I'll share my research on in a later post), and I had just completed a hot-weather "short cote" supportive dress (which I'll also share in a later post), so Thursday after dinner I pulled out the linen, pulled out my fitted dress pattern, and got to work.
The dress took me 9 and a half hours to complete to a wearable condition. I used my sewing machine for all seams as well as the bottom hem, then finished the neckline and wrist hems by hand. The seams are unfinished, but that will be remedied before the next event, since the linen does fray.
I tried to remember to take photos as I went, but since I was working so quickly, there aren't that many. Here's the play-by-play:
Thursday, 8:00pm
After clearing off the living room floor (essentially just pushing all the toys and furniture into piles against the walls!) I laid out the linen. It is the "Wisteria" medium-weight linen from Fabrics-store.com, a pale blue that leans toward the periwinkle side. I had 5 yards. I was having some trouble visualizing the layout, since the front of the dress is a full, flat front, and I wanted 30" wide gores with the least amount of waste possible, so I had my mom join me to talk it through.
Thursday, 8:15pm
I'd settled on the layout, and the result was that I had two long rectangles left and just barely enough for long sleeves.
I wanted to try a very full skirt, since up to this point, my dress gores had been well below the 28" I have calculated as an ideal base width for gores proportional the my frame (bust size divided by 2). It was really those wide gores that gave me layout issues, since I wanted them to be wider that half the width of my fabric. The saving grace, however, was that my four gore insertion points are not all in the same vertical position, so some gores could be cut from the shorter piece at the end of the panels, and the longer (half) gores could be cut from the half of the fabric not taken up by the panels.
Thursday, 9:00pm
I had all the pieces, except for the sleeves, cut out. I had taken the time to mark my gore insertion points on the pattern pieces, so I made sure to mark those on the fabric. That made a huge difference in the ease of pinning the half gores onto the panels and getting them to line up. It was probably the biggest time saver after using the machine.
The side and back gores were all half gores, and the front, since it would be inserted into a slit, was a full gore. I could have done half gores there as well, but I didn't want the possible delay of getting a perfectly lined up center seam at the gore point. Plus the simplicity of the full gore added into the flat front just seemed to be a better visual to me.
I sewed the dress together gore by gore, completing one pair by sewing each to their respective panels, sewing them together, then moving on to the next gore pair. This worked out well, until I sewed one half gore to the wrong panel. Then when I realized something was wrong, I pulled the wrong half gore off, not realizing that the other half gore was the problem. This set me back a bit, since I basically brought myself back to square one on that set, but it was a minor hiccup.
Thursday, 10:45pm
After sewing the three sets of half gores and the shoulders together, I called it a night. The insertion of the center front gore (and the cutting of its corresponding slit) just wasn't something I wanted to attempt at that point, and I figured I'd do myself more favors by going to bed.
Friday, 7:45am
After waking up a bit in the morning, I started by putting my short cote on. The blue dress itself isn't a supportive dress, but rather a fashion-layer "gown", so in order to wear it, I have to have a supportive kirtle on underneath.
There was too much fabric in the top, since the pattern was just a starter, and not specific to the shape the short cote provided. After pulling it up about and inch (both the front and back) I had a much better fit across the back. I didn't see any major need to change the other seams, so I left those alone. I made the adjustment, put it on again then marked the front gore point and started to get some marks in place for the neckline and armholes.
I took the dress off again and marked the full line for the center front gore slit, making sure to keep it as much on grain as I could. I also made some initial cuts on the neckline and armholes, just to make it a bit more comfortable to wear the next time I put it on. I started to sew the gore in by hand, but I hadn't really gotten that far before it was time for breakfast.
Friday, 9:30am
When I got back to sewing, I really wasn't having a good time getting the gore in place by hand. After a bit I decided to try using the machine instead. I got a perfect point on the first try.
Friday, 10:00am
I tried the dress on again and marked the sleeve holes and neckline with chalk. I wanted to get a wide, low neckline, since it was the style I needed to achieve, but also because my frame isn't all that well suited to the flat front style anyway, so the more neck and collar I can show, the better. Happy with my marks, I took the dress off and cut the neckline and armholes down.
Friday, 11:00am
I measured my sleeve holes, biceps, wrists and arm lengths and started to make my calculations for drafting the sleeve patterns so that the drafting step could go as quickly as possible. I still use the method in the Medieval Tailor's Assistant for drafting sleeves, which is pretty mathematical, so doing this step ahead of time is a good time saver. At 11:30, I stopped to run some errands.
Friday, 2:00pm
When I got home, I pulled out some scrap paper, my calculations, and a few colors of markers to draft the sleeves. I worked each step of the process for both sleeves at the same time, to save time. Once they were drafted, I transferred one to another piece of paper, cut them out and laid them out on my linen. I had just enough fabric. I normally prefer to do a sample sleeve in waste fabric first, in case there are problems with the drafting, but I charged forward without that step because I didn't have any waste fabric on hand and I didn't want to take more time that needed.
Friday, 3:30pm
With the sleeves cut out, I went back to the sewing machine. I sewed them together and did an initial pin-in on the dress and found that the top of the right sleeve was much larger than it needed to be. I couldn't take the time to troubleshoot the problem to figure out what I had done wrong, but it was either an incorrect measurement or a goof on one of the drafting steps. I corrected it by opening the sleeve and resewing to the sleeve head size I needed. After that, both sleeves went in easily, though I did get a small catch that was easy to pull out and correct.
Friday, 4:00pm
I had less than an hour left to get the dress to a point where I could do what was left at the event (since we needed to get packed and leave to camp), so I pinned the hem to sew that on the machine.
Friday, 4:15pm
The dress was complete and hemmed (longest hem I've ever sewn!), lacking only the finishing on the neckline and wrists. I packed it up, and we headed to the event.
I don't know what time I finally sat down and sewed the neckline, but I was working on it for about a half hour, since I only had feeble lantern light to work by. I used a simple running stitch to make quick work of it.
Saturday, 7:30am
After breakfast I ducked into the pavilion, sat on the bed and sewed the wrist hems, which took about 10 minutes. I used running stitch on those as well. Then I put the dress on for the day!
There are some issues with the dress. The neckline, sleeves and shoulders are not quite right, so as the day went on the dress slid to the back, giving me more fabric across my shoulder blades than I needed, and making the left shoulder slide toward my arm. However, these issues can easily be attributed to my rush in getting it done, and they don't make me dislike the dress in any way. I am extremely happy with it, and I enjoyed wearing it all day. I especially love the fullness of the skirt, and the troubles the wide gores gave me during layout were totally justified.
Now that I have time, I'll give it a wash and do another fitting to see if and where I can make any corrections to the fit. The side seams probably do need some adjustments, and I'd like to try and correct the shoulder issues if I can see a way to do it. I'll also finish the seams, since this is probably going to be my go-to summer gown for a while and I want it to last!
I wasn't really able to get many photos when I wore it yesterday, but I do plan on getting some better, detailed shots here at home, probably after I can see about making the adjustments.


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Projected Tax & HOA Rates
|City of Sugar Land
|Fort Bend County General
|Fort Bend Count Drainage
|Fort Bend ISD
|Imperial Redevelopment District Tax
|Total 2018
HOA and Fees
Homeowners Association fees are $850 annually + Service Area Fee (contact Sales Associate for details)
HOA Contact
Jennifer Khalil
LEAD Association Management
13231 Champion Forest Drive, Suite 311
Houston, TX 77069
Fort Bend County and Municipal Taxes
Figures shown are estimated based on the 2018 tax rates.
State Taxes
There is no state income tax in Texas.
EnTouch Digital Services
Founded and homegrown in Houston specifically to provide bundled telecommunications services to quality master-planned communities, enTouch Systems, Inc. designs, builds and operates networks serving communities throughout the Houston, Texas area. enTouch Systems serves homes and businesses throughout the Houston Metropolitan area using fiber-based equipment with a bundle of services that includes Local and Long Distance Telephone Service, Digital Cable Television, High-Speed Internet Access and Alarm Monitoring Services.


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Vibrations to help in energy harvesting
May 7th, 2012 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, May 7 (IANS) Sensors, transmitters and GPS modules need only a few milliwatts of power to operate, which could also be met by vibrations produced by moving objects, thanks ... Read more...
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HAL prepares to manufacture Rafale combat jet in India
February 13th, 2012 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is getting ready to progressively manufacture the Dassault Rafale combat jet that has apparently been chosen by the Indian ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
China river pollution cleanup to last month
February 3rd, 2012 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 3 (IANS) Efforts to cleanup industrial effluents from a major river in south China will take a month, authorities said Friday.Cadmium concentration in Liujiang river is expected to ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Govt. committed to bring fair merger, acquisition regime for economic growth: Deora
April 21st, 2011 - 10:38 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): Union Minister of Corporate Affairs Murli Deora on Thursday said that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) will soon finalise regulation on mergers and acquisitions that may ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Competition panel will block monopolistic mergers: Deora
April 21st, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) will soon finalise regulation on mergers and acquisitions that will help block deals that may create monopoly in the ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
GE Healthcare to make more diagnostic devices in India (Lead)
March 17th, 2011 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, March 17 (IANS) Global medical equipment major GE Healthcare will roll out more innovative diagnostic devices for the growing wellness market in the country, a senior executive said Thursday."We ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Toyota plans to open a second plant in Russia
September 22nd, 2010 - 8:03 pm ICT by BNO News
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA (BNO NEWS) – Toyota Motors on Tuesday unveiled that the Japanese vehicle manufacturer plans to open a second plant in Russia, local media reported.According to RIA Novosti, the President ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Rescue teams deployed in Andhra to counter cyclone Laila
May 19th, 2010 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The central government has deployed personnel from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) along with search and rescue equipment as a precautionary measure to tackle possible damage from ... Read more...
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Ready-to-eat cereals and bread with wheat aleurone 'good for health'
May 6th, 2010 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 6 (ANI): A new study has offered evidence that consuming wheat aleurone as part of ready-to-eat cereals and bread is good for health.Wheat aleurone is a novel wheat grain fraction ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
A.Q. Khan offered Saddam nuclear 'package' deal: Post
March 10th, 2010 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 10 (IANS) An agent linked to disgraced Pakistani scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan had offered Saddam Hussein a $150 million nuclear "package" deal guaranteeing Iraq a weapons-assembly line capable of producing ... Read more...
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E. coli bacterium model of super industrial efficiency
February 5th, 2009 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) E. coli bacterium, one of the best-studied single-celled organisms around, is a master of industrial efficiency. This bacterium can be thought of as a factory with just one ... Read more...
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Nalanda ordnance factory starts after four-year delay
January 14th, 2009 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Jan 14 (IANS) Work at the Nalanda ordnance factory in Bihar has got underway after a four-year delay, an official said here. The original plan to start the factory to make ... Read more...
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Italian firm to invest euro 5.5 mn in Bangalore plant
November 20th, 2008 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Nov 20 (IANS) Leading Italian integrated machines manufacturer Biesse group plans to invest euro 5.5 million (Rs.35 million) in capacity expansion of its plant here, the company said Thursday."We will invest ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Semiconductor industry attracts $7 bn in investments
February 18th, 2008 - 10:23 pm ICT by admin
(Lead) Bangalore, Feb 18 (IANS) India's semiconductor industry has already attracted $7 billion (Rs.280 billion) in committed investments, less than a year after the government announced an ambitious policy to promote chip manufacturing ... Read more...
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When you need access to cash, you may be willing to pay someone a few dollars so that you do not have to go to the bank and get it. Knowing how to start your own cutting edge ATM machine business can help you create a nearly passive source of income over the long-term. This is the basic reason that automatic teller machines can be profitable in public locations. Before getting involved with this type of business, make sure that you follow the proper steps along the way.
Determine whether you want to get involved with an ATM franchise or start your own company. Many ATM franchises are available that sell you a name brand and the machines that you need. This provides you with a proven business plan, but it can also be more expensive than simply buying some ATMs by yourself.
Buy the equipment that you need for your ATM business. You may want to start out with a single ATM and expand, or you could buy several right from the start. A single ATM will usually cost somewhere between $3,000 and $10,000; however, prices can greatly vary depending on what style of machine you get. You may also need to buy some extra equipment, such as a clip that you can fill with money to refill the machines. In some cases, you may also need a truck that you can use to service the ATMs and move them around.
Set up the legal aspects of your ATM business. If you plan on doing business under a business name, you will need to register it with your county clerk. You may also want to set up a business entity such as a limited liability company so that you can avoid any personal liability. This can be done by filing articles of organization with your state and then paying the appropriate filing fee. You will also need to buy a business license from your city government.
Find locations that you can place your ATM. You need to look for public areas that get a large amount of foot traffic. For example, you may expect somewhere between 3 and 5 percent of people who pass by your ATM to actually use it. With transaction fees of $2 to $4, you can then calculate approximately how much money you can generate per month and year from a location. You will need to talk to business owners and work out an agreement to place your ATM on the property. You will most likely to pay some type of rent or commission to the business owner.
Place the ATMs in the locations that you secure and set them up. They will require access to a phone line or the Internet. You will also need to set up a computer so that you can check the ATMs. Most ATMs allow their owners to get online and check their status. This will allow you to see how much money you need to take with you to fill them.
Take time to choose a good location for your ATMs. The location is everything in this business.
Vary the times that you service your ATMs. Since you will be handling a relatively large amount of cash, you do not want to put yourself at risk.


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Hello everyone,
for today's card I was inspired by a pattern on a tissue box ;-) I found the perfect stamp in the «Lace Leaf» set from Concord & 9th.
I stamped the leaf multiple times using Altenew Crisp Dye Inks in shades of aqua, blue and green. I love how these overlapping leaves turned out. Next, I stamped the German sentiment (which means «Congratulations»; Dani Peuss Klartext-Stempel «Glückwunsch») in VersaMark on a piece of vellum and heat embossed it in white. To finish my card, I added some white enamel dots from Doodlebug.
Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a great day!
Concord & 9th Overlapping Leaves
Labels: Altenew , Birthday , Concord & 9th , Geburtstag , Klartext-Stempel
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- 3kidmama hat gesagt…
What a BEAUTIFUL card! I love the colors you have chosen and the effect you've created by stamping the leaves almost looks like lace. Thank you for sharing!
- 17. Januar 2017 um 02:40
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Technology Short Take 825 May 2017 · Filed in Information
Welcome to Technology Short Take #82! This issue is a bit behind schedule; I've been pretty heads-down on some projects. That work will come to fruition in a couple weeks, so I should be able to come up for some air soon. In the meantime, here's a few links and articles for your reading pleasure.
- Kristian Larsson shows how to validate data using YANG. Practical examples like this have really helped me better understand YANG and its relationship to structured data you might exchange with a device or service.
- There's lots of talk about applying test-driven development (TDD) principles in various automation contexts, but I like the fact that Ajay Chenampara provides some practical examples in his blog post on applying TDD in network automation using Ansible.
- Matt Oswalt talks about how the combination of NAPALM and StackStorm enables some interesting results, including the ability to verify configuration consistency. StackStorm isn't something I've had the opportunity to learn/use at all, but it's on my (ever-growing) list of things to check out.
- Aaron Conole provides an overview of using the
ovs-dpctlcommand to "program" the Open vSwitch (OVS) kernel module. It's a bit geeky, but does provide some insight into how OVS works.
- Mircea Ulinic shares some experience around Cisco IOS-XR's buggy XML API and the (unfortunate) terrible customer experience that resulted. Mircea's right—bugs will happen in all software (VMware NSX has had its share, for example), but the key is in how it's handled.
- Doug Youd of Cumulus has an excellent 3-part series on the use of LACP in VMware vSphere environments. It's a really good, in-depth review of the topic, the design considerations around this topic, and some of the design ramifications. Highly recommended! Check out part 1, part 2, and part 3.
- Jason Edelman reminds folks that big changes in an industry—like fully embracing network automation, for example—often occurs as a series of smaller steps. If you're just starting your network automation journey, start small. Just be sure to start!
- There's been a fair amount of noise recently over extended BPF (eBPF) as a solution to some server-side networking challenges. This article gives an overview and brief introduction to eBPF. More articles are apparently planned, and I'm looking forward to reading them.
Nothing this time around. I'll stay alert for items to include next time!
- Apparently, the NIST (National Institute for Standards and Technology, a US government entity for all the non-US readers out there) is formulating a new set of recommendations for passwords. You can read more about the proposed changes in this article.
- It's nice to see some folks attempting to help tackle potential security concerns with containers. Looks like it's early days yet for this effort, so it will be interesting to see what comes out of it.
Cloud Computing/Cloud Management
- If you're trying to wrap your head around AWS IAM policies, I have yet to find a resource I can recommend more strongly than this article on AWS IAM policies in a nutshell. It's an incredibly well-written and informative article. I strongly recommend using this article to help further your understanding of AWS IAM policies.
- Philipp Garbe describes a better solution to ECS AutoScaling that avoids scaling contention due to "competing" metrics (i.e., memory pressure but not CPU utilization, or vice versa).
- News in the OpenStack space hasn't been so good recently (Intel pulling out of OSIC, various companies laying off folks, other "pure play" companies shifting focus away from OpenStack), but here's one architect's perspective on what you may still want to attend the OpenStack Summit.
- Jon Schulman provides an overview of the Microsoft Azure endpoint included in the vRealize Automation 7.2 release.
- Craig McLuckie shares his perspective on multi-cloud. This is the first in a series of posts, so stay tuned for future installations.
Operating Systems/Applications
- Ryan Kelly shows readers how to configure Harbor (open source container registry project) to use Amazon S3 for storage.
- YACOOS (Yet Another Container-Optimized Operating System) has gone GA; this time it's Google's (imaginatively-named) "Container-Optimized OS". You can get more details via this Google blog post.
- Ajay Chenampara shares his workaround for storing GitHub credentials on Linux. (If you're using GNOME, you may find this approach easier.)
- There's a new version of CentOS Atomic Host available. I've been playing with this a pretty fair amount recently, and hope to post some thoughts soon.
- Aaron Paxson demonstrates how to use Ansible to work with JSON-formatted structured data. This is pretty cool, and reminds me just how much I still have to learn about using Ansible.
- James Pettigrove shows how to test your PowerShell code in different versions with just one workstation.
- Here's an example of using Ansible to clone Oracle Grid infrastructure.
- This post illustrates how to use Consul to provide dynamic inventory for Ansible. While this seems like a potentially useful combination, I wonder whether this would be practical. It seems like environments where this may be useful might have more effective ways of getting dynamic inventory (like using one of the dynamic inventory modules for the cloud provider, for example).
- Want to keep your PowerShell Core up to date? Check out this post by Alan Renouf.
- Ben Armstrong shows how you can use Hyper-V storage resource pools to help ease migration of workloads between data centers.
- Melissa Palmer (aka "vMiss") has a post where she's collecting tips and tricks for VMware Fusion.
- William Lam talks about the new ESXi Learnswitch, which helps with nested ESXi environments (among other things).
- Gabrie Van Zanten shares a hard-learned lesson on tracking down how a vCenter Server account keeps getting locked out.
Career/Soft Skills
- I stumbled across this article on lowering the barrier to entry by Annie Hedgpeth. One thing that stuck out in particular was "lending your privilege"; that is, lending someone your expertise, your access to resources, your stamp of approval, your connections (personal network), etc. While this is often used in the context of diversity and inclusion, I think it applies in many more contexts and situations.
OK, that's it for now. Hopefully I've included something you found helpful; if so, please feel free to share a link back to this article using Twitter or your social media platform of choice. Thanks for reading!


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I am lost but yet I have found.
I know that title too many makes no sense. Hopefully, after reading this you will understand. Since I have graduated college I have had 8 different positions. I have worked everywhere including retail to healthcare to production to customer service. All the jobs have had nothing to do with what I am passionate about, but it has brought me closer to figure out what I love to do. Unfortunately, I am still unsure of what I want to do though. For a while I felt lost, I kept applying to jobs that I thought would be a great fit for me but eventually I realized it was not for me.
I always thought I wanted to work at record label and that would be it. However, I have found myself wanting more and unsure if this goal of working at a record label was it. I spent four years of college being narrow-minded and making interning at a record label my number one goal. In hindsight, having that laser focus on achieving my dreams was not necessarily a bad thing. However, now that I am out of college I do not want to spend another 4 years pigeonholing myself.
I have made the decision to be more open-minded and keep challenging myself in other areas of my life. It is really easy in your youth to believe that you have all the time in the world to figure out who you are. Realistically that is not true. In your youth you have time to try different opportunities and settle into the career that is best for you.


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This "all-the-hills-you-can-eat" 10-ish mile event will have you running up and down our favorite Fair Hills along the sides of the Big Elk Creek Valley at Maryland's fabulous 5,656-acre Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area. A little bit of tall grass and a few brambles give the route some character, but much of it is runnable single- and double-track trail.
Standard Fat-Ass format: No Fee, No Frills, No Wimps, No Whining. Two water stops, probably just a couple buckets of creek water and half-eaten bag of stale pretzels left over from January's PHUNT run.
Start will be at the North Appleton Road parking area.
Pay your own parking at the self-serve box: $3 Maryland residents and $5 out-of-staters. Donations gladly accepted that will passed through to the park to support their superb trail system.
There will be a Search-and-Rescue exercise in the park the same day, so feel free to get lost. Special guest appearance by Al.


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Ganz wichtig vor ab: Es wird ein Standalone Titel sein, allerdings werden Besitzer des Basis-Spiels alle zustätzlichen Features ( das sind eine ganze Menge! ) für ca. 20 € als großes DLC-Paket käuflich erwerben können.
Es werden auch alle Besitzer der Basis-Spiels mit denen die sich ein Upgrade holen, oder direkt mit der Legendary Editon einsteigen, zusammen spielen können, nur halt z.B. mit einer kleineren Teamauswahl oder anderen Features die Besitzern der Legendary Editon vorbehalten bleiben.
Als Releasetermin ist Sommer 2017 angepeilt, aber wer Cyanide kennt, der weiß das kann sich auch nach hinten verschieben...
Naja ich freu mich trotzdem wie ein Schnitzel und warte mal ab, ob Blood Bowl zu dem Zeitpunkt immernoch ein Thema hier im Forum ist.
Hier die komplette Liste an Neuerungen (in Englisch):
2017 – we're aiming at this summer but depending on how the tests go, it may be a bit delayed. We have some complicated features on the list (rez mode for example) and we want to implement them correctly. We'd prefer a slight delay than a messy launch.
PC/Mac, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
For new players: a bundle with ALL the content of Blood Bowl 2 at the price of a full game. Contains BB2 base game + All teams released since Launch + All Legendary Edition content.
For existing owners of BB2: get the Legendary Edition content for the price of a big DLC. We aim at approximately €20.
A pack with all teams released between Launch and Legendary Edition (Wood Elf/Lizardmen/Nurgle/Norse/Necromantic/Undead/Chaos Dwarfs/Khemri) will also be available for around 20€ before the release of Legendary.
You'll still be able to purchase individual races if you wish.
Full compatibility between the 2 versions. Most small features and quality of life changes will be available to all BB2 players, even those who didn't purchase the Legendary Edition.
8 new races
Pro Elves
Kislev (based on the rules of Slanns)
For a total of 24 races (the current 14 + Chaos Dwarfs + Khemri + 8 new)
Swiss system competition
Resurrection Mode
No lasting SPP/injuries between each round.
Evolution of teams between each round set in TV.
Team Editor
Choose a race and get unlimited gold, as well as the option to add any skill/stat/injury.
These teams get a tag "custom team" which can be banned from a league.
Our goal with the combo "team editor + resurrection mode + Swiss system" is to give the opportunity to players to experience the rules played on tabletop.
New solo campaign mode
Any race.
Perpetual campaign.
You have a map where you can go from a competition to another.
Less cinematics/story and more freedom.
A brand new stadium based on the "Khemri" theme
Mercenary teams
Teams composed of players picked from different races.
Several groups of teams you can pick your players from (i.e "Elf team" = Pro Elf, WE, HE, DE).
These teams will also have a specific tag – they won't be allowed in Champion Ladder for example.
Star Player team
Teams composed of 16 Starplayers.
These teams will have a specific tag as well.
New chat tab in a league
Accessible by all coaches with a team registered in the league.
Post-match chat
You can discuss with your opponent even after the end of the game, as long as you stay on the "end of the match" screen.
Manual seeding in competitions.
Possibility to play a league with a mix of human players and AI teams.
AI enhancement
The AI will now takes into account the current turn of the game (and not cross the pitch with dwarfs at turn 16).
Optional skills
It's been discussed a lot with the community – more skills will be optional (Kick, Pass, Grab, Side Step, Dodge, Tackle, Fend, Tentacles, Stand Firm, Break Tackle).
Free Camera Mode
Save during a singleplayer match.
Option to deactivate ageing in solo.
Enhanced Competition Administration
Possibility to admin a match in details (to decide TDs, injuries, SPP…)
A pause system in multiplayer
3 pauses per player per game.
No time limit to a pause.
Any player can unpause at anytime during a pause (even 5 seconds after a player paused).
Players can use the chat during the pause.
FAME displayed during a match
New cheerleader models (not one per team, but a bit more diversity).
Cheerleaders will have the same colors as the team they're supporting.
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Yep, you heard me right, but that's not all. All authors participating in this month's event have also generously donated a Kindle copy of one of their books so you'll already have some great stories to read when you curl up with your new Kindle!! To enter, just complete all the easy entries on the Rafflecopter on the bottom of this page. Today let's hear from author Tony Acree and what he's thankful for :
The thing I am most thankful for is my mother. On May 23rd of this year, my mother passed away from acute leukemia. The disease hit her quickly and from diagnosis to her death was four days.
My mother raised her children to be independent, strong willed and loving. She taught us there are two ways you can face adversity: throw in the towel and ask, "why me?" or push forward and say, "I can".
The last day of her life, she continued to show all of us how to live our lives better. Knowing she was going to die, she made several phone calls, checking on friends and family, sharing a laugh and letting each of us know, we were going to be alright.
My mother's faith in an afterlife was unquestioned, her love of family, unequaled, and the joy she shared unsurpassed. I owe all that I am to my mother. This will be the first Thanksgiving without her. But when we all gather for dinner at my aunt's, we will be giving thanks for having my mom in our lives.
I love my mother. I give thanks for all the memories which keep her with me, every day.
Amazon best selling author, Tony Acree,likes putting characters in situations they think they will never survive, and find out if they're right. He lives near Louisville, Kentucky with his wife, twin daughters, two female dogs, a female cat, and says the way the goldfish looks at him, he's sure she's female, too.
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Specialises in
- General
- Urological malignancy
About me
Clinical interests
Prof Madaan is the lead clinician for the treatment of urological cancer at Darent Valley Hospital (DVH), Dartford and is an expert laparoscopic surgeon. He has performed more than 600 major cancer operations (including prostate, bladder and kidney).
Prof Madaan has a national profile and has been appointed as an expert advisor to NICE centre for Guidelines. He has interest in teaching and is actively involved in the laparoscopic training.
Prof Madaan uses innovative techniques like targeted prostate biopsy (fusion biopsy) for better detection of prostate cancer & blue light cystoscopy for bladder cancers. He also started various other new services at DVH including hyperthermia MMC for the treatment of bladder cancer and supported self-management for patients with prostate cancer. He is winner of 'DVH hospital innovation and improvement award 2015' for his innovation and introduction of new services.
Areas of interest
Prostate disease including BPH and prostate cancer; Prostate cryotherapy; Bladder problems including Bladder cancer; kidney stones and Kidney (renal) cancer; Urological oncology; Laparoscopic procedures ('keyhole surgery') including laparoscopic prostatectomy and laparoscopic nephrectomy; LUTS; incontinence; impotence; testis related problems;
Medical secretaries
- Christina Smith
- Darent Valley Hospital Darenth Wood Road DARTFORD DA2 8DA
- 01322 428612
- 07912 418556
- email@example.com
- Sharon Woodford
- Spire Alexandra Hospital Impton Lane CHATHAM ME5 9PG
- 01622 538143
- 07821 125382
- firstname.lastname@example.com
Current NHS consultant posts held
Prof Madaan's NHS base is at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford
He also does a weekly operating list at Medway Maritime Hospital where he undertakes complex major laparoscopic cancer operations
Research interests
Prof Madaan's commitment to evidence-based medicine is obvious in his passion for research. He did a research in prostate cancer at Imperial College and was awarded PhD. He has been involved in both clinical and basic science research.
He is research lead for urology department and is a principal investigator for ten urology clinical research trials with excellent recruitment record.
He is CRN subspecialty lead for Urology cancer research in Kent, Surrey & Sussex.
He is honorary Visiting Professor of Urology at Canterbury Christchurch University
Personal interests
Active role in hospital fund raising and charity events
Awards received
Received various awards including Arthur and Violet Pane Memorial Research Scholarship, Ian Sunter Charitable Trust Research Fellowship, British Oncology Association Travel Award, Pfizer Academic Travel Award 2000, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Travel award and EAU scholarship; Under his leadership the urology cancer team won 'the team of the year award' in the DVH hospital awards 2010; winner of 'DVH hospital innovation and improvement award 2015'.
Prof Madaan has published widely with over 50 peer-reviewed publications. In addition he has presented in various regional, national & international meetings and won awards.Last 10 publications listed below
1. Thomas Rees, Nicholas Raison, Mohammed Iqbal Sheikh, Zahra Jaffry, Sanjeev Madaan, Ben Challacombe, Kamran Ahmed, Prokar Dasgupta. Is Extended Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection For Prostate Cancer The Only Recommended Option ? A Systematic Review Of The Literature. Turkish Journal of Urology.
2. Hossain DMS, Jayawardhana T, Madaan S. AN UPDATE ON ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS IN TRANS-RECTAL ULTRA-SOUND (TRUS) GUIDED PROSTATE BIOPSY. Accepted by Urology News 2016
3. Abbaraju J, Serafimov V, Madaan S (2016) Spontaneous Renal Artery Pseudoaneurysm Rupture with No Precipitating Risk Factor Presenting as Acute Abdomen. Gavin J Urol Renal Dis 2016: 10-12
4. Gilbert, D. C., Duong, T., Kynaston, H. G., Alhasso, A. A., Cafferty, F. H., Rosen, S. D., Kanaga-Sundaram, S., Dixit, S., Laniado, M., Madaan, S., Collins, G., Pope, A., Welland, A., Nankivell, M., Wassersug, R., Parmar, M. K., Langley, R. E. and Abel, P. D. (2016), Quality of life outcomes from the PATCH trial evaluating LHRH agonists versus transdermal oestradiol for androgen suppression in advanced prostate cancer. BJU Int. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi:10.1111/bju.13687
5. Sanjeev Madaan, Abhishek Reekhaye. NICE prostate cancer quality standards. Accepted for publication to Journal of Clinical Urology.
6. Reekhaye A, Madaan S (2016) Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer. J Cancer Clin Trials 1:109. doi:10.4172/jcct.1000109
7. Dafader MS Hossain, Sanjeev Madaan. Use of Clavien-Dindo classification in urology part 2 – upper tract. Urology News 2016;20(4):21-3.
8. Marios Hadjipavlou, Yiannis Philippou, Ian Dickinson, Seshadri Sriprasad, Sanjeev Madaan. Who was the father of the nomogram? EAU 2016 DE HISTORIA UROLOGIAE EUROPAEAE VOLUME 23
9. Dafader MS Hossain, Sanjeev Madaan. Use of Clavien-Dindo classification in urology part 1 – pelvic surgery. Urology News 2016;20(3):21-3
10. SANJEEV MADAAN, ABHISHEK REEKHAYE AND JONATHAN MCFARLANE. Survivorship and prostate cancer: the TrueNTH Supported Self-Management programme. Trends in Urology & Men's Health VOLUME 7 ISSUE 1 JAN/FEB 2016.
Courses offered to GPs
Mr Madaan regularly offer GP teachings and has presented following topics -
Prostate cancer
Bladder cancer
ED management
Urological emergencies
Outcomes (checked and approved by medical professional body)
Please click on this link if you would like to see information about this healthcare professional's performance compared to their peers, as published by their medical professional body.http://www.baus.org.uk/patients/surgeons/829
Outcomes (self-reported)
re-admission rate 2%
Return to theatre rate <1%
Excellent continence following radical prostatectomy (97%)
- MBBS University of Delhi 1988
- MS (General Surgery): University of Delhi 1991
- FRCS Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 1995
- PhD University of London 2003
- FRCS (Urol): Intercollegiate board in Urology 2006
- FEBU European Board of Urology 2008
Additional training
- Diploma in minimal access surgery European Institute of Telesurgery, Strasbourg, France 2011
GMC registration
Reference number 4277910
Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
- President IBUS (International British Urology Society) 2013
- Council member RSM section of Urology 2013
- Specialty lead for urology cancer research Cancer Research Network for Kent, Surrey & Sussex 2015
- Specialist Member NICE Quality Standards Advisory Committee for prostate cancer 2014
- Scientific member NCRI Prostate CSG (clinical studies group) 2015
- Cancer Lead Darent Valley Hospital 2015
- Expert Advisor NICE (National Institute for clinical Excellence) 2016
- Honorary Visiting Professor Canterbury & Christchurch University 2016
- Chairman of Medical Advisory Committee BMI Fawkham Manor Hospital 2016
Details of entry to specialist register
- Urology, 2007
Affiliations / memberships
• British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow - fellow
• British Medical Association (BMA)
• The Medical Defence Union (MDU)
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• American Urology Association (AUA)
• Royal Society of Medicine (RSM)
• Urological Society of India (USI)
Practice hours
Appt Bookings
- BMI Fawkham Manor Hospital
- Thursday
- 16:00 - 18:00
- 01474 879900
- BMI Fawkham Manor Hospital, DA3 8ND
- Tuesday
- 18:00 - 20:00
- 01474 879900
- BMI Fawkham Manor Hospital, DA3 8ND
- Saturday
- 10:30 - 12:30
- 01474 879900
- Spire Alexandra Hospital, ME5 9PG
- Wednesday
- 10:00 - 12:00
- 01634 687166
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details
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This story originally was published March 15, 2016.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Kalamazoo shooting suspect Jason Dalton told police the Uber app "has the ability to take you over."
That and other revelations of the Feb. 20 shooting spree were disclosed Monday in at least 100 pages of documents following a WZZM 13 Freedom of Information Act request with the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department.
Kalamazoo shooting spree: What we know
Dalton, a relatively new driver with Uber at the time, said the app controlled him like it was an artificial presence. The system would switch from black to red -- and when it switched back, that's when "Dalton got his presence back."
He elaborated to police that all his problems started when he pressed a button on the screen and a devil head popped up. It appeared like a horned cow head, and then it would give provide an assignment that would "literally take over" your body, Dalton told police.
The documents describe witnesses' and Dalton's accounts of before, during and after night of the shooting on Feb. 20. Dalton was arrested shortly after midnight Sunday, Feb. 21.
"When I logged onto site (the Uber app), it started making me feel like a puppet," said Dalton during the police interview.
Dalton allegedly shot and wounded Tiana Carruthers around 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in the parking lot of the Meadows townhomes complex. In a statement Carruthers gave police, she describes a man matching Dalton's description "cut her off" with his vehicle and asked her a question. She says he drove away, but then turned around and when he was about 10 feet away "pulled out a large, black gun" and started shooting at her. A police report says there were ten casings found in the parking lot.
Another police document describes someone else in the apartment complex ordering an Uber for her boyfriend around 5:15 p.m. that day. She says she first sent the address of the complex office, then texted the driver the correction. Around 6:00 p.m. she got a call from Dalton, saying that "something had come up and he could not do the pick up." She described the call as "rude."
Around 10 p.m., police say then he killed Mattawan senior Tyler Smith, 17, and his father Rich, 53, at a Seelye Kia car dealership. A witness statement from Tyler's girlfriend, who was in the backseat of their car during the shooting, says Dalton started shooting immediately after speaking to them. He held the gun with two hands, and fired "so many rounds that he wouldn't miss."
Minutes later, Dalton allegedly shot and killed four people -- Mary Jo Nye, 60; Mary Lou Nye, 62; Barbara Hawthorne, 68; and Dorothy "Judy" Brown, 70 -- in the parking lot of a Kalamazoo-area Cracker Barrel restaurant.
Abigail Kopf was shot and has been recovering since.
Dalton faces six charges of open murder, two counts of assault with intent to murder and eight counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Documents show he told his wife she wouldn't be able to go to work, nor would their children go to school --they'd understand by watching the news.
Dalton's wife, Carole, told investigators that she was confused by what her husband told her the night of the shootings. Upon switching cars, he told her she wouldn't be able to return to work and that the kids couldn't go back to school.
"Jason replied to (his wife) that she would see what he was talking about on the news and that it probably wouldn't say his name, but as soon as she saw it on the news she would know it was him," the report said.
Dalton was arrested early Sunday morning after the attacks near Ransom and Porter streets in downtown Kalamazoo.
In his report, Sgt. James Harrison said he saw a dark-colored Chevy HHR "slowly cruising through a parking lot" on the west side of downtown Kalamazoo.
Harrison began to follow the car, whose driver matched the description of the suspect. The car stopped directly in front of the Wild Bull Bar and Grill in a no-parking zone, where the officer said about 30-40 people were standing outside.
It drove off.
After three officers were present, Harrison said he stopped the vehicle a few blocks from the Wild Bull. Dalton had a gun in his right pocket, Harrison said — a Walther brand semi-automatic pistol with an extended magazine clip. He, too, had a folding knife and two JCPenney receipts on his body.
Harrison said he asked Dalton if the gun was registered in his name. "Dalton did not respond to my questioning and continued staring blankly ahead the whole time while walking him to the patrol vehicle," Harrison's report said.
A search of Dalton's home led to the discovery of a room in his basement full of firearms and camping equipment: airsoft pellets, firearm ammunition, casings, bullets, black powder, holsters, and knives. A total of 11 long guns and two hand guns were found in the home.
Sarah Sell, Alex Shabad, Chris Singel, Erin Zacek and Jennifer Bowman of the Battle Creek Enquirer contributed to this report.


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Columbia City Planning Meeting
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MartinRiley is proud to have been selected as the architect for the restoration of 8 houses in the historic West Central Neighborhood of Fort Wayne. In a world where so much is made to be disposable, we are ecstatic to team with clients and communities that instead choose to maintain, re-purpose, and preserve.
We may be working on old buildings here, but the technology we use is cutting edge. MartinRiley utilizes FARO (3D laser scanning) for its ability to rapidly acquire data for 'as built' drawings. Time and energy are cut dramatically during this measurement stage, and the accuracy of the data collected in these beginning stages drastically improves the quality of the entire project.
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With a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and a MCE in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University, Jeremy brings added depth to both the mechanical and structural engineering offerings of the MartinRiley engineering department. Jeremy has over fifteen years experience in industrial, commercial and residential projects and is licensed in 22 states plus Saskatchewan and Alberta Canada.
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John is a passionate economic and community developer who has been dedicated to local and regional community enhancement since 2004.
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New Baby
Today we celebrate the birth of Tyler's baby boy!
Dare to Carve
5 creatives put their pumpkin carving skills to the test with an internal battle. Results will be announced soon.
Decatur City Hall could see improvements
MartinRiley architects-engineers has been presenting options to the City of Decatur on the potential conversion of a downtown historic bank building to the new City Hall. Please see the article below for more information.
GOOAAALLL!!! Team MartinRiley wins division
The Oshkosh youth soccer club wrapped up division games this weekend with Team MartinRiley (U-12) taking home the championship victory. Congratulations to the entire team!
Smith Field spreads its wings
A new terminal building for the Smith Field Airport was dedicated today. The ribbon cutting ceremony attracted officials from the Fort Wayne Allen County Airport Authority, Sweet Aviation, MartinRiley architects-engineers and several others. The building once housed Ivy Tech's Airframe and Powerplant program. It was intentionally designed to serve both roles. The upgraded renovations include a customer service counter, a new multi-purpose room, new office spaces and restrooms. The outdoor patio and new fueling area completes the experience.
NHC Pedestrian Bridge provides connectivity and convenience
The new pedestrian bridge connecting the new Parking Garage to Neighborhood Health Clinics (NHC) was raised yesterday. MartinRiley is proud to partner with NHC and provide the design services related to their expansion and growth.
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Batter up!
Nine little sluggers are up for the softball team in the 2013 Foster Park Little League. MartinRiley architects-engineers has enjoyed sponsoring these 11 and 12 year old girls for the 3rd year now. The team is coached by Ron Ross, AIA, Partner.
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Roof Replacement for IPFW Building
MartinRiley architects▪engineers is currently in the design phase for a roof replacement project on the IPFW Campus for the Support Services Building.
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Several congratulations are in order for years of service at MartinRiley.
Lisa Weaver, AIA, celebrates her 24th year at MartinRiley.
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Today, buy the best for your husband (within your budget, of course). Pick something he enjoys and then buy the best you can. Maybe it's a fancy microbrew (that would be my hubby) or a single, yet fabulous cigar. Maybe he loves a particular snack that's not normally in the budget. Buy something that your hubby likes the BEST.
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Super CPA Profile: Darrell W. Harris
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Title: Controller
Birthplace: Welch, W.Va.
Education: U.S. Military Academy, bachelor's degree in applied science and engineering; Purdue University, master's in industrial relations; University of Maryland, bachelor's in accounting
Spouse: Sheila M. Harris
Children: Gregory W. Harris, 39; Michael P. Harris, 37
Grandchildren: Dakota Balser, 18; Madelyn Harris, 12
Favorite vacation spot: Myrtle Beach, S.C.
First accounting job: Staff accountant with a small CPA firm in Richmond
Career Mentor: Tom Brooks, partner at Witt Mares
What unique challenges do CFOs of accounting firms face?
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Aug 15, 2012
Australian Court endorses cigarette pack logo banAuthor: Mohib
Perhaps one of the strictest laws in the world on cigarette advertising, Australia's highest court declared on August 15 that tobacco companies in the country will not be able to display their logos on cigarette packs. According to the court's order, instead of tobacco company emblems, graphic photographs of smoking's health effects such as cancer-riddled mouths, sickly children and blinded eyeballs would be featured on a plain, olive-colored cigarette packet.
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2nd year. Reserve quarterback. Struggling team. Starter goes out, and this backup engineers an amazing string of victories. True underdog story of Tim Tebow, right? Wrong. Once upon a time, The Patriots were not a powerhouse offense capable of scoring 30 points per game. They weren't equipped with a Hall of Fame quarterback and a super talented recieving core. A decade ago, they were a defensive team starting a guy that nobody expected to succeed. 3 months later, that guy became the youngest QB to ever win a super bowl. Will Tim Tebow be that guy come January? Only time will tell. Until then, the task at hand is more important. For the Broncos: Making the playoffs. For the Patriots: Clenching Home Field Advantage.
These two teams could not possibly be more different from a personnel perspective. New England has a high powered finesse offense, and a historically horrible defense. Denver has a physical, low scoring offense, but a defense capable of keeping any team in the league under 20 points on any given Sunday. Except for the Packers of course, but that's a whole different story.
This clash of styles will be great to watch, but even more exciting will be the ever-amazing Tebow Time. If you haven't heard about it yet, then you need to come out from under the rock you live in, and step into the light. Apparently, it has become a theme in nearly every Broncos' game for the offense to underperform throughout the first three quarters while the defense keeps the score close. During the 4th quarter and Overtime, however, Tim Tebow, AKA The Mile High Messiah engineers comebacks like Montana and does it with Vick-like quickness. In his 8 starts, Tebow is 7-1 with 5 4th Quarter Comebacks, the most of any player in that timespan.
The lesser known story will be that of Tom Brady, Captain America. With 4273 passing yards this season, he is on pace to shatter Dan Marino's record of 5084 yards. In a year where quarterbacks have dominated more than usual, he has carried the Patriots and been one of the best.
The Patriots will come out firing, but the Broncos will play their game stick with them. I don't think its possible to blowout this Bronco team, especially in Denver, because of their effort and intensity. However, there are a number of injuries to watch in the Denver secondary, which will definitely have an impact on the game.
Matchups to Watch
Champ Bailey vs Rob Gronkowski. Seems unlikely at first glance, but the 6'0 Bailey has been locked up with both Antonio Gates and Tony Gonzalez over the last few years and done well. At 6'6 265 lbs, Gronkowski is a different breed than those two. His combination of size, strength, and athleticism make him an unstoppable force.
Broncos WRs vs Patriots DBs. Last week, the Denver Recievers dropped 6 passes in the first three quarters. Missed opportunites like those this week will kill you when you have Tom Brady on the other side of the field. Ironically, the Patriots DBs have been so bad that they are using their wide receivers at both safety positions. Allowing this guy to throw for over 250 yards and 2 touchdowns is not the recipe for success.
Broncos win, 20-17. Tebow will lead yet another 4th quarter comeback. This time, it will be with his legs. And not to mention this guy.


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Even if you can't come by Sunday (8/21) at 3:00 p.m. for Sundae Sunday, you can find out more about the library from the Self-Guided Library Tour and the Library Services 2011 document. (Choose "View More News" to download the files.)
Monthly Archives: August 2011
New Student Library Orientation
Come by the library during Sundae Sunday (3-4 pm Sunday 8/21) to learn more about using library resources to succeed as a college student.
August Newsletter Available
The August Dulaney-Browne Library North Star newsletter is now available. Check out August library hours and upcoming events, including the book sale, furniture sale, and Sundae Sunday.
Sundae Sunday is coming!
The Dulaney-Browne Library participates in new student orientation by hosting "Sundae Sunday" from 3 to 4 pm on Sunday, August 21st. New students have the opportunity to find out about library resources and services, have a short or long tour of the library building, make their own sundaes, and enjoy some time with librarians and like-minded students.
Another new database!
ProQuest's Dissertations and Theses provides access to over 1 million full text dissertations and theses with 70,000 more added each year.


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Pie Five Pizza has been on a tear...opening new locations at a fast clip all over the country. In fact, this "fast casual" concept now has about 300 locations across 20 states...and is expanding into at least 4 other states. This is a big deal because now they have not one, but two, choices for gluten free pizza crust! So perhaps you'll want to see if there's a location near where you live...or where you might be traveling. Their "original" gluten free crust, launched years ago, is particularly unique. First, it's homemade, which you don't find at many places. Secondly, it's made from ancient grains, so it has a nutritionally superior profile versus most gluten free pizza crusts. Pie Five combines teff, amaranth, and sorghum flours which deliver vitamins, minerals, fiber, and great taste! And finally, Pie Five's pizzas are ready in just five minutes (thus the name "Pie Five"...). Quality has always been a huge focus with Pie Five. They use homemade, all natural, preservative-free tomato sauce, sausage without antibiotics or hormones, and other high-quality toppings, almost all of which are gluten free. Back in April, after introducing a "limited time" pizza crust made from a blend of cauliflower... Read more →
Gluten Free Dining
Have you heard of GliadinX? I can't remember where and when I'd first heard about it, but the developer of this unique enzyme formulation contacted me recently, and I was intrigued to learn more. Like with many products and services, necessity was the mother of invention with GliadinX. Founder Dr. Albert Zickmann has two children diagnosed with celiac disease, and he was concerned about cross contamination and accidental gluten exposure when dining out, traveling, and sending his kids to birthday parties and camps. Having a medical background himself, he began researching studies on enzymes that digest gliadin (the damaging component of gluten) in the stomach. Dr. Zickmann took an extensively researched enzyme proven to break down gluten in clinical and laboratory studies and combined it with a food grade acid to further increase the efficacy of the enzyme. Essentially, this combination breaks down the gliadin molecule, cutting it into harmless fragments before the gluten can cause an inflammatory reaction in the small intestine. Let me stress that this is not a product that is intended to replace a strict gluten free diet, as it states explicitly on the bottle. It is for times when you suspect cross contamination may be... Read more →
Responding to the trend to incorporate cauliflower into more menu items, including pizza crusts, California Pizza Kitchen announced their full line of cauliflower crust pizzas on Tuesday. CPK has always been an innovator, especially when it comes to pizza. Some of you may remember they introduced the first BBQ Chicken Pizza back in 1985. (Now you'll find it on pizza menus virtually everywhere!) Made from a blend of cauliflower, mozzarella cheese, rice flour, herbs, and spices, the cauliflower crusts were developed by CPK's Culinary Innovations Team to meet a demand for lower carb, higher fiber, and nutritionally-dense pizza crusts. While California Pizza Kitchen already has a line of certified gluten free pizza crusts, these cauliflower crust pizzas give diners another gluten free alternative, depending on their taste preferences. Like their existing line of gluten free pizzas, there will be four varieties of the cauliflower crust pizza that are certified gluten free. California Pizza Kitchen employs protocol developed in conjunction with the Gluten Intolerance Group to keep gluten free diners safe. The Margherita (shown below), Pepperoni, Mushroom/Pepperoni/Sausage, and Original BBQ Chicken varieties of pizza – whether ordered on their traditional gluten free crust or the new cauliflower crust – are prepared... Read more →
Our son has been gluten free for over 12 years now, after a diagnosis with Celiac Disease in April 2005. We have dined out considerably since then...and traveled extensively in the U.S. and to many major European cities. There have been ups and downs along the way -- both pleasant surprises and occasional disappointments. I've written in the past about the Top 10 Mistakes Restaurants Make When Trying to Provide Gluten Free Meals. Don't get me wrong...even as the founder of GlutenFreeTravelSite and the Dine Gluten Free mobile app -- along with this Blog -- I'm actually not particularly hard on restaurants that at least make an effort to serve our gluten free community. And frankly, our 14-year-old son is pretty easy to please as well. As long as there are a few options on a menu -- and they are prepared safely and with optimal taste in mind -- we are happy. At this age, he is content with a juicy steak, a burger on a decent gluten free bun, simply prepared gluten free pasta, most gluten free pizzas, and any chocolate dessert that can claim it's gluten free! My Top 10 listing from months ago hits on how... Read more →
Let me start by saying that dining at Il Canale Italian restaurant in Georgetown made me feel like I was back in Italy, where our family had the opportunity to travel last summer. Part of the reason for this is that they are known for their authentic Neapolitan-style thin crust pizza, cooked in a wood-fired oven imported from Italy. It's also got that lively vibe and friendly service you find at Italian trattorias. Add to that other tradtional Italian specialties on their menu -- fresh and just like you'd find in Italy -- and you've got all the makings of a great night out! To be clear, Il Canale does not offer gluten free Neapolitan-style pizza (at least not cooked in the wood-fired oven, due to cross contamination concerns). But they use an Udi's non-GMO gluten free pizza crust as a base for all their wonderful toppings like fresh Buffalo mozzarella, basil, prosciutto, olives, and more. Then they cook it in a separate conventional oven, so there's no worry about cross contamination if you have Celiac. Il Canale also offers gluten free pasta, an organic variety imported from Italy and made from a blend of rice and corn flour. All... Read more →
For over 12 years, Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen, with 5 locations in Arizona has been continuously raising the bar for high quality dining, especially for those that are gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan. Year after year, they have added new menu items that combine healthy ingredients, new flavor combinations, and interesting takes on traditional favorites. Most of all, they continue to deliver on quality and TASTE. My secret wish is that Picazzo's would expand nationwide. We need one of these restaurants in every neighborhood! In the meantime, it's worth a visit to Arizona just to dine at Picazzo's (for every meal of your stay -- after all, with all their tempting menu items, you'd never get bored!). Here are 10 Things to LOVE About Picazzo's: 1.) They're the New Times "Best of Phoenix" Readers's Choice Winner for Best Gluten Free Restaurant in 2015 and 2016. Take it from your fellow gluten free diners...this place is awesome! 2.) Their ENTIRE MENU, full of starters (like the Caprese salad with homemade GF focaccia and pesto above), soups, salads, entrees, pizza, and pastas is GLUTEN FREE, with the exception of 2 of their pizza crust options (Organic Original and Organic Whole Grain). But... Read more →
We're a decade into the growth of the gluten free "marketplace," thanks to increased awareness of Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity -- and improving rates of diagnosis. Not only has "gluten free" become a household term, in many cases it's become a dietary "trend." For those of us personally affected by Celiac or gluten sensitivity, this is a mixed blessing -- as many have discussed in recent years. While demand for gluten free meals in restaurants eventually gives us more choice, the situation does come with pitfalls. First and foremost is the need to ensure that any restaurant with a gluten free menu knows not just what ingredients are used in their recipes...but how to safely prepare the meal without putting you at risk from gluten cross contamination. Another less serious -- but still frustrating -- challenge is being able to separate those restaurants that make the most basic (and often less-than-appetizing) substitutions or omissions to claim that a menu item is gluten free from restaurants that work hard to surprise and delight their gluten free diners with well-thought-out, flavorful offerings. (Check out the creative layered Beet Salad, with goat cheese, candied walnuts, and caramelized onions from Burtons Grill, below.)... Read more →
Last week we had the good fortune to dine at Rasika, a popular restaurant in the "Penn Quarter" area of Washington, DC...just blocks from the Verizon Center, where we were going to see an NHL hockey game with our hockey-playing sons. We'd heard a lot about the restaurant -- and the buzz was that it was very gluten-free friendly. Not surprising, since most Indian restaurants don't use many gluten-containing ingredients in their preparations. It's hard to get a table here...most people have to make reservations well in advance. However, when I called (rather last minute) to inquire about getting a table, I was told that they keep the tables across from the bar open for walk-ins. How nice...I wish more places would do this. Otherwise, it can take weeks to get reservations at popular spots like Rasika. Although they don't have any information about gluten free options on their website, they assured me when I called that almost every item on the menu is gluten free, with a few exceptions. When we arrived (early) and secured a table, our server was most helpful and friendly. He pointed out the few items that would be off-limits due to gluten. This really... Read more →
You probably remember my Blog post detailing my family's trip to Italy this past summer. It was so fantastic, from a gluten free dining perspective, that I wrote a book about it (Gluten-Free in ITALY : Your Worry-Free and Gluten-Free Travel Guide to Italy), available on Amazon. But I'm often asked...of all the places we dined in Rome, Florence, and Venice, which was our favorite spot? Who had the best (and safest) gluten free offerings? In Rome, at least, I'd have to say it was a small chain of restaurants known as Mama Eat and Mama Frites. It was pure serendipity that we ended up eating at these two restaurants while in Rome. I'd heard about both restaurants and had included them on our list of places to potentially try while in Rome. However, I wasn't sure if it would work out, based on where we planned to be sightseeing each day. As luck would have it, after touring the Vatican for several hours one morning, a nearby gluten-free friendly restaurant where we'd planned to have lunch closed for renovation. We were starving, but we decided to continue with our day's plans and head south to Trastevere, an ancient and... Read more →
You probably recall me mentioning Burtons Grill many times. It's a regional chain with 11 restaurants in the following five states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Virginia, and South Carolina. They have another Virginia location slated to open this summer, along with locations coming soon to North Carolina and Florida. It's one of our favorite restaurants, so were were thrilled when their Alexandria, VA restaurant opened not too far from us. (Prior to that, we made it a priority to visit a Burtons Grill whenever we happened to be traveling or visiting family in one of their areas!). They have an amazing selection of gluten free menu items, including the best fried calamari ever (and yes, it's gluten free!). They also are extremely knowledgeable about how to safely prepare gluten free meals, as Kevin Harron, the co-founder and president of Burton's Grill, has Celiac disease himself. It's not surprising, then, that they would carry on this mission to serve the gluten free community with their second restaurant concept, launched in 2014. It's called Red Heat Tavern, and the casual dining restaurants, inspired by the food and ambiance of backyard barbecues, are located in both Bedford, MA and Wilmington, MA. The food... Read more →
In this post, we welcome Katherine Tolley, a Celiac currently living in Barcelona, Spain... In the fall of 2013, after a year of reoccurring mononucleosis, an aggressive case of pneumonia, and a constant, unexplained fever and feeling of vertigo, I was diagnosed with Celiac disease. I was somewhere between my junior and senior year of college, living at home, and doing everything possible to help heal my body – especially my digestive system. A semester abroad studying the arts was a requirement for my design degree, and I was terrified after my diagnosis to even leave the house for fear of cross-contaminated food and more illnesses. I had been planning on studying in Barcelona, Spain, but as the time drew nearer and I read more about their cuisine (Tapas! Fried calamari! Churros! Toasted bread rubbed with fresh tomatoes and olive oil!), I become increasingly nervous. After months of research and printing gluten-free dining cards in various foreign languages, I packed my suitcase full of gluten-free oatmeal packets and set off for the unknown. And to my never-ending delight, what I found across the Atlantic was a country that understood my needs far better than almost every place I had been... Read more →
Pittsburgh sometimes gets a bad rap. Our family, however, loves visiting this city (which says a lot, given that our trips there are always for hockey tournaments in the dead of winter!). We like visiting because there are a lot of fun things to do between hockey games (the Carnegie Science Center and adjacent Highmark SportsWorks complex are always a hit with kids and adults!), and there are some really great places for gluten free meals (and gluten free baked goods!). Each time we're in Pittsburgh, Gluuteny is HIGH on our priority list (just don't make the mistake of planning your visit for a Monday...we did that last year, only to find out that's the one day they're closed!). Gluuteny is a completely gluten free, dairy free bakery. While our Celiac son does not need to be dairy free (and sometimes we're not crazy about the taste of dairy free baked goods), this place nails it in terms of flavor and texture. All their baked goods -- and there are many -- are fantastic. Even the "buttercream" on their cupcakes (made with dairy free margarine) is wonderfully creamy and tasty. I had an almond cupcake with vanilla buttercream icing, while... Read more →


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Join the Conversation–Promoting Library 2.0 Tools on Public Library Webpages May 30, 2009Posted by swegene1 in Final Project, Library 2.0.
The purpose of Library 2.0 is to create an interactive library experience, where users are empowered to engage in discussions with the information provided, with each other, and with the librarians. Unfortunately, most library websites have forgotten to invite their patrons into this conversation, hoping that when their users stumble upon them they will be inspired to join. But lacking any idea of what they are joining or why they would want to join, some libraries have created spaces for conversations that aren't taking place.
I struggled to develop an instructional tool for this section, because what Library 2.0 tools need to succeed is inherent in the tool and the way it is used. Rather then another outside tool, librarians need to consistently update and use those tools they integrate into their website. They need not just to have Library 2.0 tools, but use them to create conversations for people to join.
One example for this is a Twitter stream. Twitter is a great tool in a lot of ways, not only does it allow a library to spread messages about upcoming events, but it also is a space where they can engage in conversations with their users. Many libraries have Twitter streams, but few use them as invitations to a library conversation. For instance, the Columbus Metropolitan Library has over a thousand followers, but doesn't follow ANYONE. They don't want a conversation.
Thus in order to get library users to engage in conversations, libraries need to do more then provide the tools, they need to ask and answer questions where their users can see and engage. For instance, a conversation could be on a Twitter stream where users can ask and receive answers to questions about upcoming events where everyone can see and participate. There are a number of ways this twitter stream can be displayed, from the simple widget I use on the sidebar of this blog, to more advanced code that can be embedded within a web-page. Twitter fans have created a wiki that lists many different ways that users can integrate twitter into their lives and other pages.
Because my Twitter stream is not affiliated with a library, and I do not represent myself as a library spokesperson on it, I frequently engage in various casual conversations. However, a library spokes-account on twitter could engage in conversations on a more professional level. They can "Re-Tweet" or RT comments about the library, other events and services in the community, and links to reviews of new books. While Twitter streams, such as the one I display on my blog, do not contain other people's comments, they would display the user's answers to questions. If used properly, a twitter stream could get the conversation going between libraries and their patrons.
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Todos Santos | Welcome/General Info | Weather / Climate | Hurricanes | Vacation Rentals | Events / Local News
What's New | Tai Chi | Photo Tour | History / Culture | Money | Surf / Beach | Hotel California | Ecology
Art Festival | Getting Here | Site Index | Contact Us | About Us | Links
Is the Hotel California in Todos Santos really the one in the Eagles song?
Sadly, it is not the hotel made famous in the song. For a full explanation, please see our Todos Santos Hotel California pages. The Hotel California, La Coronela Bar and Restaurant and Emporio gift shop are open for business.
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Where's the beach?
Todos Santos, while a coastal town, is not directly on the beach. Most of the nearby beaches are about 1 km from town proper. The Pacific Ocean is VERY dangerous here. People drown nearly every year. Unless you are an expert swimmer, you should only swim at the safer beaches and with other people present. For a detailed map to the nearby beaches, please see our Todos Santos - Pescadero Beach Map pages.
I only have one day to visit Todos Santos, so should I come on Sunday?
Sunday is not the best day to visit if you want to experience all that Todos Santos has to offer, unless of course you are coming for a specific event that occurs on Sunday. Many restaurants, shops and galleries close one day a week and that day is Sunday. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are the best days to visit for a day trip as nearly everything is open all day.
What are the dates of the Todos Santos Art Festival in 2012?
The 2008 Todos Santos Art Festival dates are February 4 - 11. Visit our Todos Santos Art Festival page for current info and the current year's schedule of events (if available.)
What are the dates of the Todos Santos Reggae Festival in 2007?
Sadly, there was no Reggae Festival in 2007. We all hope to see it return in 2008 but nothing firm has been announced. The 2006 Reggae Festival dates were February 11, 2006. The Reggae Festival no longer occurs. Sorry.
What are the dates of the Todos Santos Film Festival in 2012?
The film festival is typically held the first week of March, and we list the dates on our home page as soon as they are confirmed..
How can we get to Todos Santos? Is there an airport nearby?
Todos Santos is fortunate to have 2 international airports with 1 - 2 hours drive. Visit our How to Get Here Page for more info and photos.
What about the water? Can I drink it?
Todos Santos is blessed with an abundant supply of clean potable water. The water, as it comes out of the underground aquifer, is very safe. But it is best not to drink it right out of the tap as the municipal delivery system leaves much to be desired. Many of the underground pipes are in poor repair and leak. If water can escape the pipes, contaminents can enter. We suggest you use bottled water (inexpensively available in 5 gallon containers called garafones) for drinking, washing food, and brushing teeth. If you cook with tap water, be sure to boil it for at least 5 minutes and you should be safe. Also, if you wash with tap water, be sure your dishes and glasses are thoroughly dry before using them.
What about the electricity? Can I use all my high tech gadgets?
Todos Santos has ample electricity and it is the same as in the US, 60 hz 110 or 220 volts. Outlets are identical although you may need a 3 prong to 2 prong adapter as not all outlets are 3 prong. Note also that grounded outlets were virtually unheard until foreigners began building homes here. Older Mexican construction will most likely not have grounded outlets. Also, the power can suddenly go off without warning at any time, but especially when it is raining. Lastly, the voltage fluctuates a bit so most people use line conditioners on their sensitive expensive equipment such as computers, high end stereos and other electronics.
Will I be able to access the internet while I am visiting?
You certainly will. Todos Santos has several internet cafes with high speed wireless access and many businesses offer connectivity while you are on the premises. Many hotels and vacations rentals offer high speed internet with your occupancy. You have abundant options for DSL internet access at cafes, restaurants, bars and hotels in the center of Todos Santos. Check the latest issue of El Calendario de Todos Santos for all the options.
How can I find out what's happening in town before or during my visit?
That's an easy one! We are very fortunate to have a reliable seasonal publication in town, El Calendario de Todos Santos, which includes tourist info, a calendar of events, articles of general interest about town, Baja and Mexico, as well as the most accurate and up to date map and list of businesses in town. You can pick up a copy at most locations in town or you can view a summary of the issue online at the link above.
Is there really an "official" Todos Santos website?
We've run across that while searching for info on Todos Santos and were curious too. So we did a little investigating. Todos Santos has no official tourist office, no chamber of commerce and no government office capable of funding or authorizing an "official" website. It appears that this moniker is just an arbitrary, yet clever, marketing ploy and has no basis in fact.
Todos Santos is located on the Tropic of Cancer in the southern portion of the Baja Peninsula in Mexico just one hour
north of Cabo San Lucas and one hour south of La Paz. Long known as a cultural, artistic and agricultural center, the
town is a desert oasis, 1 kilometer from the Pacific Ocean at the foothills of the Sierra de La Laguna mountains. Since
the mid 1980's, the area has become a tourist / retirement destination and home to numerous art galleries, artists,
fine restaurants, elegant hotels, unique vacation rentals and local festivals.
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power reported Monday that water demand reached a 32-year low for the month of June, dropping 11% compared with the same period in 2008.
Jim McDaniel, the senior assistant general manager of DWP's water system, said hard work by ratepayers is paying off. Though experts said June was on average 4 degrees cooler than normal, McDaniel attributed the low demand to the new water restrictions.
"You don't see those kinds of reductions just due to weather," he said.
The restrictions limit the use of sprinklers to 15 minutes a day on Mondays and Thursdays. No watering is allowed between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The DWP released the data days after lawmakers complained that the water-saving rules are killing lawns and gardens.
Councilman Greig Smith proposed that DWP customers be permitted to use their sprinklers for up to eight minutes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.