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Marie Callender's® "65th Birthday!"
Instant Win Game Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY: The Marie Callender's® "65th Birthday!" Instant Win Game (the ""Game") starts on or about May 31, 2013 and ends on July 28, 2013, or when supplies of "Game Pieces" (as defined below) are exhausted, whichever occurs first (the "Game Period"). The Game is open only to legal residents of California, Idaho, Nevada, Texas and Utah, 18 years of age or older at the time of entry (the "Person"). The Game is void outside of California, Idaho, Nevada, Texas and Utah and where prohibited. Officers, directors and employees of Marie Callender Pie Shops, LLC, ADM Marketing LLC and any advertising and promotion agencies involved with the administration of this Game and their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies (all such individuals and entities collectively referred to as the "Promotion Entities"), along with their immediate family members (spouses, children, siblings, parents and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and those living in the same household of each, whether or not related are not eligible to participate in the Game or win a prize. Entry in the Game does not constitute entry into any other promotion, contest or sweepstakes. By participating in the Game, each entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Marie Callender Pie Shops, LLC 27101 Puerta Real, Suite 260, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (the "Sponsor"), which shall be final and binding in all respects.
2. TO OBTAIN A GAME PIECE: During the Game Period, there are two (2) ways to obtain a Game Piece:
1) Make a Purchase at a Participating Marie Callender's® Restaurant: Each Person in your party will receive one (1) game piece (each, a "Game Piece") with any purchase at participating Marie Callender's® locations, while supplies last. As the Game progresses, some participating Marie Callender's® locations may run out of Game Pieces before others. For a list of participating Marie Callender's® locations, visit the Marie Callender website at http://www.mariecallenders.com/. Limit one (1) Game Piece per Person at each check/party/table. Game Pieces must be redeemed on or before July 28, 2013 (the "Final Redemption Date") as more fully set forth below.
2) Via Mail: In order to obtain a Game Piece without making a purchase, while supplies last, hand print, on a 3" x 5" card, your name, complete address, daytime phone number (including area code), and date-of-birth and send the completed card along with a hand printed, self-addressed stamped envelope ("SASE") (no PO Boxes) to: ADM Marketing LLC, 4011 W. Magnolia Blvd, Suite 102, Burbank, CA, 91505, Attn: Marie Callender's® "65th Birthday!" Instant Win Game Piece Request. Only one (1) Game Piece per request will be sent. You may send as many Game Piece requests as you wish; however, there is a limit one (1) request per outer postmarked envelope. Each request must be sent in a separate outer mailing envelope with the requestor's first and last name, street address, city, state and zip or postal code (name and address must match the return name and address on SASE) written in the upper left hand corner of the outer envelope. Requests that are sent in business reply envelopes, that utilize address labels or stickers, that are photocopied, hand-stamped, computer-generated or otherwise mechanically produced or reproduced, that are not mailed in separate outer mailing envelopes, that subvert the participation process or that otherwise fail to comply with these Official Rules will NOT be honored, acknowledged or returned, and the persons submitting such requests will forfeit any corresponding postage and unused envelopes. Free Game Piece requests must be postmarked by June 24, 2013 and received by July 1, 2013. No copies, facsimiles or mechanical reproductions of requests will be accepted. The Promotion Entities are not responsible for lost, late, damaged, misdirected, illegible, incomplete, stolen or postage due mail/Game Piece requests, Game Pieces or mail fulfilling such requests. Game pieces that are fraudulent, forged, obtained through illegitimate channels, tampered with, or otherwise obtained in a manner that is not in compliance with these Official Rules will be void. DO NOT SCRATCH YOUR GAME PIECE. EACH GAME PIECE MUST BE SCRATCHED BY/IN FRONT OF A Marie Callender's® MANAGER OR DESIGNEE (the "Marie Callender's® Manager"). GAME PIECES ARE VOID IF SCRATCHED IN ADVANCE.
How to Play: Between May 31, 2013 and July 28, 2013 (the "Redemption Period") bring an UNSCRATCHED Game Piece to a participating Marie Callender's® location during a visit that is after the visit when the Game Piece was first obtained on or before the Final Redemption Date. DO NOT SCRATCH YOUR GAME PIECE. EACH GAME PIECE MUST BE SCRATCHED BY/IN FRONT OF A Marie Callender's® MANAGER OR DESIGNEE. GAME PIECES ARE VOID IF SCRATCHED IN ADVANCE. A Marie Callender's® Manager will scratch off the prize section of the Game Piece to reveal the prize/discount, and subject to verification of eligibility, validity of the Game Piece and compliance with these Official Rules, the participant will be entitled to receive the prize/discount indicated on the Game Piece (the scratched off Game Piece shall be referred to herein as the "Instant Win Game Piece"), redeemable on a future visit after the Game Piece was received that takes place on or before the Final Redemption Date. You are not required to make a purchase to have a Marie Callender's® Manager scratch off your game piece. ALL GAME PIECES SCRATCHED BY AN INDIVIDUAL OTHER THAN A Marie Callender's® MANAGER AT A PARTICIPATING Marie Callender's® LOCATION AND/OR DURING THE SAME VISIT THAT THE GAME PIECE WAS RECEIVED, OR THAT ARE DAMAGED OR TAMPERED WITH IN ANY WAY WILL BE VOID.
To Claim First Prize: After the Marie Callender's® Manager has revealed your Instant win Game Piece follow the Marie Callender's® Manager's instructions to complete the "Prize Claim Documents" (as defined below). Only the original Instant Win Game Piece will be accepted. You must claim your First Prize on or before 7/28/13.
To Claim Second through Fifth Prize: Food prizes must be claimed during a separate visit to a participating Marie Callender's® restaurant than when the Instant Win Game Piece was obtained. All prizes/discounts must be claimed on or before 7/28/13. Game Pieces are void after 7/28/13. Dine-In Only. Prizes may not be combined with any other offers, Prizes or coupons.
General Prize Claim & Participation Conditions: Limit one (1) food prize redemption/discount per party per visit. In the event of any conflict between these Official Rules and the Instant Win Game Piece, these Official Rules shall govern and control. Unclaimed food prizes will not be awarded. No cash alternative or prize substitutions will be allowed, except Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prize(s) of comparable value if a prize listed is unavailable for any reason. Prizes will be awarded only if the potential winner fully complies with these Official Rules. Prizes are non-assignable and nontransferable. Each Prize winner shall be solely responsible for all federal, state and/or local taxes, and the reporting consequences thereof, and for any other fees or costs associated with the prize. Prizes pictured in point-of-sale, online, television and print advertising, promotional packaging and other Game materials are for illustrative purposes only. Actual prizes may vary from the prizes pictured. All details and other restrictions of prizes not specified in these Official Rules will be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion.
Each potential First Prize winner may be required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and (where imposing such condition is legal) a Publicity Release (collectively, "Prize Claim Documents"). If a winner is under the age of majority in such winner's state of residence (a "minor"), at Sponsor's option, the applicable prize either will be awarded in the name of the parent or legal guardian of such minor winner, or the parent or legal guardian of such minor winner will be required to ratify and sign Prize Claim Documents. If any potential winner (or any minor winner's parent or legal guardian) fails or refuses to sign and return all Prize Claim Documents within ten (10) days of prize notification (or such shorter time if exigencies so require), the winner may be disqualified. Game Pieces will be deemed null and void and will be rejected if not obtained through authorized, legitimate channels. If any part of any Game Piece is counterfeited, or if the Game Piece comes from other games or promotion, or if any part is illegible, mutilated, eaten or tampered with in any way, or if it contains or reflects printing, typographical, mechanical or other errors, the Game Piece will be rejected and considered void and invalid. Sponsor's liability for any irregular or invalid Game Piece shall be limited to replacement of the Game Piece with another Game Piece, while supplies last and such replacement Game Piece shall be each entrant's sole and exclusive remedy under the circumstances. Each participant acknowledges and agrees that the verification decisions of the Sponsor shall be final, binding and conclusive in all matters relating to the Game. Sponsor shall have no liability for any Instant Win Game Piece/Game Piece that is lost, intercepted or not received by the Sponsor for any reason. Only the type and quantity of prizes described in these Official Rules will be awarded. If, due to printing or production errors or for any reason, more potential winners come forward seeking to claim prizes in excess of the number of each type of prize set forth in these Official Rules, the winners, or remaining winners, as the case may be, of the advertised number of prizes available in the prize category in question may be selected in a random drawing from among all persons making purportedly valid claims for such prize(s). Inclusion in such drawing shall be each entrant's sole and exclusive remedy under such circumstances. In no event will more than the advertised number of prizes be awarded.
4. PRIZES/ODDS OF WINNING: A total of 500,000 Game Cards are available. Up to 10 1st Prizes are available: Each 1st Prize consists of: one (1) Free Marie Callender's® for a Year (awarded as 52 $20 Marie Callender's® Gift Cards after Prize Claim Documents have been executed and verified) (Approximate Retail Value ("ARV") of each First Prize: $1,040). Odds of winning a First Prize: 1:50,000. Up to 25,000 2nd Prizes are available. Each 2nd Prize consists of: one (1) Free Whole Pie to go up to $17.99 (ARV of each 2nd Prize $17.99) Odds of winning a 2nd Prize: (1:20). Up to 50,000 3rd Prizes are available. Each 3rd Prize consists of one (1) Free Entrée up to $18.99 with minimum purchase of $8 (ARV of each 3rd Prize $18.99). Odds of winning a 3rd Prize: (1:10). Up to 125,000 4th Prizes are available. Each 4th Prize consists of one (1) Free Appetizer up to $13.79 with minimum purchase of $8 (ARV of each 4th prize $13.79). Odds of winning a 4th Prize: (1:4). Up to 299,990 5th Prizes are available. Each 5th Prize consists of one (1) Free Slice of Pie up to $5.79 with minimum purchase of $8 (ARV of each 5th Prize: $5.79). Odds of winning a 5th Prize: (3:5).
For any Prize that provides an entrée(s), appetizer or slice of pie, to the extent actual price of such entrée(s), appetizer or slice of pie is less than the stated ARV, the difference in Prize value will not be awarded. Sponsor makes no warranties, and hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, concerning any Prize furnished in connection with the Game. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, SUCH PRIZES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPONSOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
5. GENERAL CONDITIONS: Acceptance of a Prize constitutes each winner's permission for Sponsor to use winner's name, photograph, likeness, voice, biographical information, statements and address (city and state) for advertising and/or publicity purposes worldwide and in all forms of media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity, without further compensation, notification, or permission (unless prohibited by law). Entrants agree that the Promotion Entities (A) shall not be responsible or liable for, and are hereby released from, any and all costs, injuries, losses or damages of any kind, including, without limitation, death and bodily injury, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to participation in the Game or any Game-related activity (including any travel related thereto), or from entrants' acceptance, receipt, possession and/or use or misuse of any Prize, and (B) have not made any warranty, representation or guarantee express or implied, in fact or in law, with respect to any Prize, including, without limitation, to such Prize's quality or fitness for a particular purpose. Promotion Entities are not responsible for incomplete, illegible, misdirected, misprinted, late, lost, damaged, stolen, or postage-due submissions, mail, Prize claims, Game Pieces or Prize notifications; or for any technical malfunctions, failures, difficulties or other errors of any kind or nature; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of information, or the failure to capture any information. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who is found to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Game, to be acting in violation of these Official Rules, or to be acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with the intent to disrupt or undermine the legitimate operation of the Game, or to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person, and Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor reserves the right to modify, extend, suspend, or terminate the Game if it determines, in its sole discretion, that the Game is technically impaired or corrupted or that fraud or technical problems, failures or malfunctions or other causes beyond Sponsor's control have destroyed or severely undermined or to any degree impaired the integrity, administration, security, proper play and/or feasibility of the Game as contemplated herein. In the event Sponsor is prevented from awarding Prizes or continuing with the Game as contemplated herein by any event beyond its control, including but not limited to fire, flood, natural or man-made epidemic of health of other means, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, riot or civil disturbance, terrorist threat or activity, war (declared or undeclared) or any federal state or local government law, order, or regulation, public health crisis, order of any court or jurisdiction, or other cause not reasonably within Sponsor's control (each a "Force Majeure" event or occurrence), then subject to any governmental approval which may be required, Sponsor shall have the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Game. Only the type and quantity of Prizes described in these Official Rules will be awarded. These Official Rules cannot be modified or amended in any way except in a written document issued in accordance with law by a duly authorized representative of Sponsor. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein. By participating, entrants (and any minor entrant's parent or legal guardian) agree that all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, participant's rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the game, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of State of California, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules that would cause the application of another state's laws.
7. PRIVACY: Entry information may be shared with Sponsor's promotional partners and to the extent required for prize fulfillment purposes. Except as otherwise contemplated in these Official Rules, and to the extent entrants may otherwise elect at the time of entry, personal information collected in connection with the Game will be used in accordance with Sponsor's privacy policy located at http://www.mariecallenders.com/privacy.
8. DISPUTES: By participating in the Game, each entrant agrees that: (1) any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to (i) the Game, (ii) the awarding or redemption of any Prize and/or (iii) the determination of the scope or applicability of these Official Rules or their enforcement, arbitrability or interpretation (each, a "Claim") entrant may have against the Sponsor will be resolved exclusively by final and binding arbitration administered by JAMS and conducted before a sole arbitrator in accordance with the rules of JAMS; (2) this arbitration agreement is made pursuant to a transaction involving interstate commerce, and shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA"), 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16; (3) the arbitration shall be held in Los Angeles, California; (4) the arbitrator's decision shall be controlled by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any of the other agreements referenced herein that the applicable entrant may have entered into in connection with the Game; (5) the arbitrator shall apply California law consistent with the FAA and applicable statutes of limitations, and shall honor claims of privilege recognized at law; (6) there shall be no authority for any claims to be arbitrated on a class or representative basis, arbitration can decide only entrant's and/or Sponsor's individual claims; the arbitrator may not consolidate or join the claims of other persons or parties who may be similarly situated; (7) the arbitrator shall not have the power to award punitive damages against the entrant or Sponsor; (8) in the event that the administrative fees and deposits that must be paid to initiate arbitration against Sponsor exceed $125 USD, and entrant is unable (or not required under the rules of JAMS) to pay any fees and deposits that exceed this amount, Sponsor agrees to pay them and/or forward them on entrant's behalf, subject to ultimate allocation by the arbitrator. In addition, if the entrant is able to demonstrate that the costs of arbitration will be prohibitive as compared to the costs of litigation, Sponsor will pay as much of entrant's filing and hearing fees in connection with the arbitration as the arbitrator deems necessary to prevent the arbitration from being cost-prohibitive; and (9) with the exception of subpart (6) above, if any part of this arbitration provision is deemed to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal, or otherwise conflicts with the rules of JAMS, then the balance of this arbitration provision shall remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with its terms as if the invalid, unenforceable, illegal or conflicting provision were not contained herein. If, however, subpart (6) is found to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal, then the entirety of this arbitration provision shall be null and void, and neither entrant nor Sponsor shall be entitled to arbitrate their dispute. For more information on JAMS and/or the rules of JAMS, visit their website at www.jamsadr.com.
9. WINNERS LIST: For any legally required winner's list (available after August 28, 2013), send a self-addressed stamped envelope by August 21, 2013 to ADM Marketing LLC, 4011 W. Magnolia Blvd, Suite 102, Burbank, CA, 91505. Attn: Marie Callender's® "65th Birthday!" Instant Win Game Request for Winners List.
SPONSOR: Marie Callender Pie Shops, LLC, 27101 Puerta Real, Suite 260, Mission Viejo, CA 92691


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spawn/al simmons forever.
Been wanting to do this one for a while MEDUSAAAAA
wolf-speaks-to-girl asked: Favourite all-time is Hellspawn, which was a variant of Spawn done by Ashley Wood and Ben Templesmith. It's super disturbing and dark, and I love it so much. Plus, McFarlane (Spawn creator) is from my hometown, although I just love that entire series. Right now I'm reading Pretty Deadly and I'm hella into it. Can't wait for it to be published in trade paperback.
Thanks, Brianna, I'm gonna have to get into that because I love super disturbing and dark stuff… might explain why I'm so weird.
Anyway, thanks for posting!
rocket-raccoon-and-groot asked: My favorite comic is Planetary. It was maybe the 5th comic that I read and it blew my mind that a comic could do that. I had no idea I could be so engaged and so surprised by a comic. The reveal in chapter 12 blew my mind and I instantly had to reread the comics over again before I could move on. I reread Planetary at least once every year. It is probably the reason I am so into comics now.
That's awesome! I might have to give Planetary a shot.
I got started on comics with The Sandman and shortly after, I took Preacher for a whirl. Nowadays, I read both of them at least once a year. I'm currently going through the annotated Sandman— it's very fun and interesting. I'd recommend picking it up if you're a fan of the series.
Thanks for posting!
Here's a fun idea
In my ask box, tell me your favorite comic and why it's so important to you. I'm very curious. What is your favorite thing about picking up a new comic, Or even revisiting a classic?
There are no guidelines here so, just have fun.
I'll post some of 'em up for everyone to read.
endternet-deactivated20140409 asked: I have a feeling you'd like my blog (especially my uploads in the Comics section of my page).
I have a feeling you're right!
And I have a feeling my followers would too.
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Oh, I love this… and I love what lies at the apex of all forms of bollocks…
Sheep chair - bad taxidermy or work of art?
This isn't some quote from Vladimir Putin prattling on about why he can't have any gay & lesbian displays of affection in Russia, it's from a *prominent supporter of the ban on gay & lesbian displays of affection at the St Patrick's Day Parade in NEW YORK FUCKING CITY.
*words of The Guardian, not me
Utter bullshit. And also, Huffington Post, you can take your patronising video and "John from Orange County" and your "like a sensei" and "like a boss" infantile phrases and jam them up your ass
So apparently, we've been eating sushi all wrong.
(Source: youtube.com)
Wait, he was a bailiff?
General Grievous - Revenge of the Sith
I came up with the idea of General Grievous as a leader of the droid armies. He's kind of an alien in a droid's shell which is, sort of, an echo of what Anakin is going to become… -George Lucas [x]
aaaah okay can i just tell you all how much i fucking love Grievous, aka Qymaen jai Sheelal.
This is a character whose whole life has been war. He was originally from Kalee, a world embroiled in a long-standing war with an invasive species, the Huk. In his youth he was famed for his skill with a sniper rifle; in a dream he met the Kaleesh mercenary Ronderu Iij Kummar, and found her in the waking world, and she taught him to wield swords, and he taught her how to shoot. Together they were legend, inseparable, two halves of a whole.
Kummar was killed by the Huk, and Sheelal tried to get past the misery of her death by marrying a whole bunch of wives by whom he had even more bunches of children, but oddly enough none of that actually did much for his grief. Eventually he threw off his name, his family, and his entire identity to become the warlord Grievous, and destroy the Huk.
At this point he was still organic. It wasn't until he and his warriors had driven the Huk from Kalee and attacked Huk planets, forcing the Huk to beg for Jedi help, that he started to ping the radar of the Intergalactic Banking Clan, who thought what a marvelous enforcer he would make. In return for forgiving his planet's massive debt Grievous took on the work of collections for IGBC, and proved to have been an excellent investment—until he found that the Republic had turned a blind eye to Huk vandalism of sacred Kaleesh burial sites, and dumped IGBC to go home and avenge the destruction.
IGBC originally considered just having him assassinated, but decided instead in collaboration with Count Dooku and Darth Sidious to make it so that he would have to remain their tool. They sabotaged his shuttle, causing a crash that killed all aboard except Grievous, who was near-mortally injured. They took him to Geonosis, where his brain, eyes, and remaining organs were installed into a powerful droid body. Everything about Grievous' transformation was plots within plots. The IGBC chair had him designed as an undefeatable warlord to counter Dooku's growing power, but presented him to Dooku as a gift. It would take a little while and some serious property destruction, but Grievous came to respect the Sith and take on his role as their servant.
There is so very, very much to this guy that just never got shown in the movies. It's not even as if he was an extant character whose backstory got ditched for no good reason like OH LET'S JUST PICK AT RANDOM BOBA FETT. He didn't exist before the prequels and the Clone Wars animated series, and there was so much work going into him that just got thrown away with some halfassed one-liners from Obi-Wan.
(Source: drunkdarthplagueis)
Wise, wise words, my man.
"I can't stand moral absolutism. You know, there's always that guy who wants to point out that Martin Luther King cheated on his wife; as if he obviously couldn't have been a great person if he did something like that. Or someone will bring out an inspirational quote, and get you to agree, and then inform you that Hitler said it. As if a good thought couldn't come from Hitler. Moral absolutism keeps us from learning from the past. It's easy to say: Hitler was a demon. Nazis were all bad seeds. That's simple. It's much harder to say: "Is that humanity? Is that me?"


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The British quintet returns more rousingly than ever, regardless that its latest album is one of the band's saddest (and best) works.
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Whitnall preparing to distribute nearly 1,400 iPads across district
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I am posting this on behalf of a colleague in another school in West Yorkshire.
The school in question's current senior technician is leaving before Summer. *They are considering a number of options for the way forward. *They will be in BSF in under 2 years, and so are unsure if they will be able to fill the position with a full-time member of staff for such a relatively short
They currently have an internal help-desk, who handle the first line of support, user management, consumables etc. *The network is very stable, requiring minimal maintenance bar normal house-keeping. Client PCs are old, and take up more time than anything else. *Several elements of the network are maintained by external suppliers (firewall, connectivity, SIMS, thin client servers).
Should they:
- Get an external company to look after the server support AND a lower-level in-house tech to repair clients, monitor backups, look after imaging, make the appropriate support calls etc
- Get an external company to have a more hands-on role supporting the network as a managed service
- Try and employ a full-time tech with full responsibility for the network and not use an external company
Other options?
I can see myself being back here in a week or so offering an employment opportunity on their behalf, just not sure what level yet.
Thanks for any input,


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Upcoming Special Events!
As the Shenandoah Valley is showing its autumn colors, the Virginia Quilt Museum is busily preparing for several events. On Saturday, October 25th we have two terrific events going on. Hosted by Wayne Harrison of Harrisonburg, Virginia and sponsored by The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation, James McHone Jewelry, Cathy Eckbreth, Stella Rubin Antique Quilts & Decorative Arts, Virginia Consortium of Quilters, Patchwork Plus, and the VQM Board of Directors, the Museum proudly presents Jonathan Gregory, Assistant Curator of Exhibitions at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska. Gregory will be giving a lecture entitled "A Disposition to be Inventive" in conjunction with the Virginia Quilt Museum's "Men Who Quilt" exhibit.
The Museum exists to celebrate Virginia's quilters and what better way to do this than to host such talented artists and knowledgeable presenters. We hope you will support the Virginia Quilt Museum by attending "A Disposition to be Inventive" with Jonathan Gregory. After the lecture you will have the opportunity to meet Mr. Gregory and enjoy some light refreshments. The lecture begins at 1:30 PM on Saturday, October 25th and tickets must be purchased in advance due to space limitations. The lecture will take place at First Presbyterian Church in Showker Hall. Tickets are $30 each for non-VQM Members and $25 each for current VQM Members.
Following the Jonathan Gregory lecture the party begins anew at the Virginia Quilt Museum at 3:30 PM, the Museum and Wayne Harrison will be hosting a special "Meet the Artists" Reception for our current exhibits. This event is for VQM Members and attendees of Jonathan Gregory's lecture. If you would like the opportunity to enjoy the Museum after hours, meet some amazing artists, and enjoy phenomenal hors d'oeuvres we encourage you to become a member today or purchase your ticket to Jonathan Gregory's lecture.
Halloween is quickly approaching… for those who enjoy the things that go bump in the night; we hope you'll join us for "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark". This is a special black light tour that will take place at 6:46 PM on Saturday, November 1st. Curator Gloria Comstock will lead you on an adventure where quilts in the dark tell a different story. The belle of the Warren-Sipe House, Virginia Magruder Warren (aka Meg Carr, Executive Director), will also be on hand in the Confederate Boy Major's room. Who knows, maybe Joseph Latimer will speak for himself that night. VQM Members may purchase their tickets for this event for $5 each. The general admission ticket price for this special tour is $10 each.
Click below to purchase your tickets today! For more information on any of these events, please call the Museum at (540) 433-3818 or contact us via email.
Welcome to the Virginia Quilt Museum
Nestled in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, the Museum is the perfect blend of art, heritage, and the social culture of Virginia. Dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and nurturing Virginia's quilting heritage, the Museum, established in 1995, features a permanent collection of nearly 300 quilts, a Civil War Gallery, antique and toy sewing machines, and rotating exhibits from across the United States.
Museum Shop is a unique experience all its own where a variety of artwork by Shenandoah Valley and other Virginia artists may be found. The Museum Shop also has a wide array of special gifts
for quilters and non-quilters alike. Visiting the Museum Shop is free and a delightful place to shop for gifts for any occassion.
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self-guided tours and encouraged to spend as long as they wish discovering the beauty, history, and heritage of Virginia's quilts.
Special guided group tours can be arranged for adults and children. Prescheduled groups of 10 or more qualify for a discounted admission rate. Hands-on projects are also available for school and adult tours.
Currently on exhibit at the Virginia Quilt Museum through December 20, 2014:
"Here, There...Design is Everywhere" -
Selected quilts by Anne Oliver
Curated by Paula Golden
"Not Another Like It On The Block: Fred Calland Designs"
Curated by Hazel Carter
"Men Who Quilt"
A juried exhibit of some of Virginia's male quilters
"President's Quilts of the Virginia Consortium of Quilters"
Celebrating VCQ's 30th anniversary
Upcoming Exhibits
"Jinny Beyer: Simple Stitches, Exquisite Quilts"
Curated by Bunnie Jordan
"Curator's Choice: Treasures from the Vault"
"Tales from a Mayan Huipil: Art Quilts inspired by Guatemalan Weavings"
From the Textile Artists of Virginia (TAVA)
Curated by Paula Golden
ADMISSION and HOURS:
General Admission - $7
Students (age 5 – Up) -$5
Children under 5 - Free
Guided tours available, if scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
Discounts available for prescheduled groups of 10 or more adults.
- Sunday and Monday
During Exhibit Changes:
- December 21 - February 2, 2015
- Thanksgiving Day
- During inclement weather, the museum follows the closing policy of the Rockingham County School System
We are located in the historic Warren-Sipe House at:
301 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801
The Virginia Quilt Museum is conveniently located near other Shenandoah Valley and Harrisonburg area attractions such as James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University, Massanutten Resort, Grand Caverns, and Skyline Drive.
Click here for directions from your location to the Virginia Quilt Museum
Museum Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
10:00 - 4:00
Virginia Quilt Museum
301 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-433-3818
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Little Quilts, Big Talents 2014
Silent Auction to benefit the Virginia Quilt Museum
Bidding for the In-House Silent Auction items ends on November 29, 2014
Next Online Only Silent Auction
November 10 – 29, 2014
2014 Raffle Quilts
"Wheels On Fire," a commemorative Harley-Davidson quilt - Congratulations, Jo Ann Emmons!
"Shenandoah Spring," a delightful impression of spring in the Valley. Drawing: December 13, 2014
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I am a Graduate student trying to reaserch the differences in Bluebeam vs. Autodesk Design review, preference and practicality. I would love for people to share bits of information on software performance as well as personal preference. Personally I find Autodesk more comfortable because of engineering experience with it, but I am lacking extensive experience with both, And am very interested in hearing users opinions.
I understand people mostly have preferences particularly based on familiarity with which software they are accustomed to, as well as noticing differences in behavior of the software regarding what they are trying to achieve with it.My experience working with contractors as well as reading forums leads me to believe people outside of the Engineering community with little experience in Autodesk products, tend to be more comfortable with blue beam.
It would be extremely helpful to me to hear people's initial thoughts on the subject.
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Thank you for the reply, i would like anyone to respond with any comments.
To address the previous answer, That is a great starting point, the initial software to choose does depend on the file format you are given. If given a DFW, ADR is by far the best to use, also i am not aware if that Bluebeam even can open DFWs.
But to get to the preferences, personally i am not a fan of Bluebeam, so even when given PDFs (Blueprints, not just files), I will still use ADR to open and view files, mostly because i am comfertable with the software and can navigate it quickly.
So it dosnt always depend on file format. Given a PDF blueprint you can still go with ADR if that is your preference.
To clarify the direction of my original questioning, I was looking to compare ADR to other similar plan reviewing software, and why people use it vs. use other programs in various situations (I am aware there is no one software for all situations). My first focus was going to be on the different markup softwares
Bluebeam was my original choice for first comparison with ADR because it is the next commonly used program that I have seen co-workers and others in the profession use.
A close friend of mine who is scheduling for the DFW airport construction has to use bluebeam almost exclusively. Many others that he coordinates with do not have the same engineering background are not familiar with ADR. Also this does have to do with people using DWF files Vs. PDF files at this point in a project. If the plans are all PDF they can be shared with just about anyone and they should be able to open it with something**.
**That would be a discussion point in the paper. In the design process using ADR would be preferable. When later sharing the files with other people in the process using PDFs would be appropriate and other software's like bluebeam and adobe would be appropriate.
"You think their IT will let them download ADR just because you want to send them a DWF? You think they will download and install ADR just to markup a PDF?"
That is an excellent point. Some people are restricted to using certain software within limits set by their company. Others don't want to download new software when they have something that would work just as well that they are comfortable with.
Because I am writing for an Engineering program, I was originally focusing my research around ADR. I am under the impression that at the moment ADR is the most commonly used DWF reader/markup software at the moment.
My plan was to centralize discussions about plan reading in the engineering/manufacturing/construction using pros and cons of various software. Comparing what software could be used when and where at varying points in the process by the different people involved.
The reason I have posed on this forum was to hear people thoughts on the software and its uses, but also to hear thoughts on the topic as a whole. If there are other suggestions on how to further mold the direction I am here for discussion.
** I have done a lot of reaserch on the topic, I am not myself wondering how to use the software or when, just looking for differnet peoples viewpoints and comments.... Nothing would be written without consent of the person posting.
Considering people at this moment are using ADR and i am trying to include the current state of the softwares, yes i will still go on with it. I would most likely have a talking point of where this technology and software is heading. That post enriches the topic as a whole. Just the fact that people feel strongly about their opinions on the software and either think its a bad move to change or are embracing it, proves this is worth talking about further. Why change.. Why will this upset people.. What will the new software give us... what in ADR was lacking that needd to be updated...
Based on the recent announcement that DR will be eventually discontinued our licenses of BlueBeam just shot thru the roof. We have it and have gotten great feedback from our users and will now strongly recommend it's use as THE tool to go to for mark-up and review - internally to our users and externally to our clients since everyone has easy (and free) access to PDFs.
Autodesk just did BlueBeam a huge favor.
One factor that's being universally ignored, is that PDF is a well known vector for malware, extensivley exploited by bad actors both crimial and state sponsored. AFAIK, this has not been an issue with DWF or any of the DWF viewers. Although anything that involves ActiveX is a gaping security hole.....
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On Monday, I curled CVG's FIFA 11 review into the top corner of the net. The internet that is (I-thank-you).
Go and have a butchers by all means, but I'll do you a short-form version: I loved the knee-length socks off of it.
It's the most realistic football experience to come out of a screen bar a TV broadcast - and surely that's exactly what we're looking for, right? Apparently not, according to a few voices from the back.
It seems that some people can't accept that not all players will have the ability to rocket down the pitch, that defenders are probably not going to be likely candidates for a match-winning volley.
Some people still want to be scoring goals from the half-way line. For the love of Eto'o!
Be careful what you wish for, I say. We all saw what happened when Ubisoft tried to re-invent football in the name of fun. Pure Football was born determined to strip out everything from between the terraces apart from those killer moments of spectacle.
What we got was an inexplicable foul-fest, where double-footed, studded slides into the back of opponent's legs were left unpunished because tending to the injured is for boring dweebs. In short, Pure Football was about as pure as a WAG.
I get the feeling that the people who want EA Sports to tone down the realism in FIFA probably pricked up their ears when they heard the notion of "added-time multi-ball" suggested in that Budweiser advert. Should we stick blue shells into F1 2010 too?
Okay, maybe that's a bit much, but to say that a realistic football game isn't fun is to make out that football itself isn't fun; as if it needs to be spiced up in the world to constitute proper entertainment.
This isn't Ace Attorney, people. While I can understand why a virtual day in the life of a lawyer would need a bit of extra razzmatazz thrown in to up the drama, surely a direct port of the world's favourite sport onto your PS3 is just fine and dandy? They call it the beautiful game for a reason, you know...
The thing is, I know what those critical of FIFA 11 are looking for - they're looking for PES 5. They're looking for larger than life caricatures of legends like Malgani, who had an in-built capability to glide through defenders with minimal input from the actual player. But that ain't football - that's a tribute to the game.
Don't get me wrong, I don't actually want to play 90 minute matches. I'd hate to see the day when the half-time pause screen in FIFA is replaced by a mini-game that tasks me with removing the peel from an orange without getting juice in my eye.
And although racing home after the match in a Bentley to some supermodel girlfriend before sinking nine holes with a nostalgic David May could have some excellent and varied gameplay mechanics, it wouldn't exactly be heart-pounding stuff.
I admit I'm a sucker for official licences and the sound of Tyler and Gray massages my ear-drums (in far more gentle a manner than the staccato screech of Champion and Beglin), but ultimately I think I just yearn for a bit more weight to my play.
Yes, there was a time when that meant a slower pace and a more mundane experience. FIFA 08 went very wrong and did little more than confuse me as I pondered how I'd ever beat a defender with geriatric players apparently thigh deep in mud.
In my book though, with 11, FIFA ebbs and flows perfectly - just like a real game of footy should. That realism offers a different kind of excitement in this pundit's eyes.


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Splendid storyteller Eileen Putman dazzles us again with another triumphant love story brimming with originality and style.
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Pleasanton, Calif. In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the devastating Loma Prieta earthquake on Oct. 17, Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in earthquake research, testing and structural products that result in safer, stronger homes and buildings, offers a checklist to help residents evaluate if their home is structurally sound and earthquake resistant, and if a seismic retrofit is needed:
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you should consider retrofitting your home. Before starting a seismic retrofit project, it's important to inspect and evaluate the structural integrity of your home. Hiring a professional will help ensure the retrofit is done right. There are seismic improvements that you can do on your own to strengthen your home, however, some cases may require a licensed engineer and contractor.
For more information about protecting your home in an earthquake, download a free Seismic Retrofit Guide at www.strongtie.com/earthquake.
Simpson Strong-Tie opened a research laboratory in 2003 to better understand the effects of earthquakes, high winds and other natural disasters on a home's performance. The lab's state-of-the-art testing equipment can simulate the magnitude of seismic events like the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in California, which measured 6.9 on the Richter scale. This ongoing testing and research is being conducted with the sole purpose of improving building design and safety through enhanced product development. Simpson Strong-Tie is committed to helping homeowners understand how to strengthen and protect their homes against the effects of earthquakes and other natural disasters.
Pleasanton, Calif. Simpson Strong-Tie will collapse a deck, demonstrate Quik Drive® auto-feed screw driving systems and highlight its new lines of Strong-Drive® structural fasteners and Deck-Drive™ screws at the Remodeling Show and DeckExpo in Baltimore, Oct 22-24, booths 1601 and 1801.
Here are descriptions of some of the Simpson Strong-Tie products and demonstrations that will be showcased:
Deck Collapse Demonstration
Every year, people across the country are seriously injured by unexpected deck failures. Most of these failures are preventable. To help raise awareness about the importance of deck safety and code-compliant construction, Simpson Strong-Tie will demonstrate a live deck collapse both days at 1 p.m. DeckExpo attendees are invited to visit Simpson Strong-Tie booth 1801 to witness the collapse. At the same time, they will learn about the common causes of deck failure and the critical connections in building a safe, code-compliant deck.
Quik Drive Systems Demonstration
Quik Drive auto-feed screw driving systems help save deck builders time and expense on jobsites every day. The tools are easy to use, durable and come with an extension that enables stand-up-and-drive fastening. Featuring quick-loading screw strips, precise countersink adjustment and a patented auto-advance mechanism, they are designed to be fast, reliable and more cost-effective than traditional nail guns. The Quik Drive® PRO300S Decking System comes with a decking nose attachment that centers screws on the joist and in a straight line. Simpson Strong-Tie representatives will be demonstrating the systems at booth 1601 throughout DeckExpo.
Strong-Drive Structural Fasteners
Simpson Strong-Tie Strong Drive structural screws provide deck builders with safe, high-strength alternatives to through-bolting and traditional lag screws. The low-profile Strong-Drive® SDWS TIMBER screw requires no pre-drilling and is designed for attaching deck ledgers. It offers higher loads than alternative lag solutions, which means up to 40% fewer screws. The Strong-Drive® SDWH TIMBER-HEX stainless steel screw requires no pre-drilling, offers high loads and is easier to drive than comparable fasteners. It is made of Type 316 stainless steel, providing the highest level of corrosion resistance, and it can be used in ledger applications.
Deck-Drive Premium Fasteners
This new line of premium outdoor wood screws offers superior performance for decking projects. Deck-Drive screws are designed for professional deck builders by offering unique features to speed installation. Whether the project calls for wood decking, premium composite or exotic hardwoods, these fasteners are designed to install faster and cleaner, which results in labor savings for contractors.
For more information about these and other deck products and to download the Deck Connection and Fastening Guide, visit the Deck Center web page at www.strongtie.com/deckcenter.
Pleasanton, Calif. Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is launching a promotional "Power Break" campaign to encourage construction industry professionals to power through their workday by following the company on Facebook.
To kick off its "Power Break" campaign, Simpson Strong-Tie is sponsoring a sweepstakes promotion on Facebook that features a prize package that includes Bosch tools, the Simpson Strong-Tie Workbench/Shelving Hardware Kit and a coffee break for the winner and 50 coworkers.
The contest is open to anyone in the U.S. who works in the construction industry, including contractors, builders, lumberyard dealers, architects, engineers and building inspectors.
Contest details and the entry form are on the Simpson Strong-Tie Facebook page, www.facebook.com/strongtie. Participants can enter the contest daily until it ends Nov. 14. The prize package is valued at more than $1,800. One winner will be selected after the contest closes.
The Simpson Strong-Tie Facebook page is updated several times a week with the latest company news and industry information. To start following the company on Facebook and to learn more about the "Power Break" campaign, visit www.facebook.com/strongtie.
Pleasanton, Calif. Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has a new Steel Deck Diaphragm Calculator web app that enables engineers to quickly and efficiently identify the best design and fastener solutions for steel decks given shear and uplift loads.
The app provides diaphragm shear strengths of a steel deck when using Simpson Strong-Tie® screws. It features two calculators – one develops tables of diaphragm capacities based on the effects of combined shear and tension and the other provides optimized fastening solutions for a given shear and uplift.
"With this new web app, engineers now have access to exclusive user-defined tables using Simpson Strong-Tie screws, saving them time," said Galen Longley, Simpson Strong-Tie product manager for fasteners. "They also can find a selection of design solutions for their project using the optimized calculator."
Once an engineer chooses a preferred design solution, the app produces a submittal package that includes fastener information, code reports, Factory Mutual reports, and Appendix VII of Steel Deck Institute's Diaphragm Design Manual, Third Edition (SDI DDM03), with Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners, coating information and tools for installation.
In addition, with the new app, users can:
The new Steel Deck Diaphragm Calculator web app can be accessed at www.strongtie.com/SDDC from any web browser without having to download or install special software.
Pleasanton, Calif. Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has just released the Joist Hanger Selector web app. Now, customers can quickly and easily select the most appropriate and cost-effective hanger for their projects based on the type of installation, type and size of lumber and loads.
The easy-to-use interface enables users to quickly select the members and configuration for their desired connection, and print the results. The app is accessible from any web browser and doesnt require downloading or installing special software.
Simpson Strong-Tie developed the web app after receiving feedback from engineers who appreciated the functionality of its Connector Selector® software, but asked for an easily accessible, web-based version. The new web app offers intuitive input fields and several other features, including:
To use the Joist Hanger Selector app, visit www.strongtie.com/jhs.
Pleasanton, Calif. – For the 10th year in a row, Simpson Strong-Tie has been honored with the "Partners of Choice" Award by David Weekley Homes, the nations largest privately held home builder. Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has again earned an "A" ranking in both quality and service.
The Partners of Choice Award is the result of a rigorous supplier interactive feedback system that recognizes world-class excellence in supply chain management. Simpson Strong-Tie has been part of David Weekleys world-class evaluation program since its inception in 2003, and is one of only 13 companies this year to achieve the highly sought after double "A" ranking.
Nearly 800 employees at all levels within David Weekley Homes review the companys approximately 200 trading partners (suppliers) and rate them on both quality and service each quarter. The "National Trading Partner Survey" is a web-based, interactive feedback platform that tracks employee responses to measure how effectively partners are managing the supply chain. Partners are rated on a scale from 1-10. Numeric scores are averaged and an alpha ranking of A through F is assigned in 20 percent increments based on each company's relative standing to others. The award program honors suppliers who earn an "A" in quality, service or both within a 12-month period. The partner's results are shared every quarter to foster ongoing improvement within the program. This takes place through a series of individual and group discussions, mentoring calls and strategy sessions.
"By providing continuous feedback, we challenge our suppliers to be as competitive as possible in quality and service. Simpson Strong-Tie has done it for 10 years. This is a remarkable accomplishment, and we are pleased to once again present the Partners of Choice Award to our friends at Simpson Strong-Tie," said Bill Justus, vice president of supply chain for David Weekley Homes. "This is a testament to Simpson Strong-Tie being a world-class provider. It ranks in the top 6% of all companies we do business with, and that is phenomenal when you consider they have done this for a decade."
Mike Moran, vice president of Simpson Strong-Tie builder programs, said receiving the Partners Choice Award for 10 consecutive years is great validation of the companys core values. At Simpson Strong-Tie, we are committed to providing exceptional quality and service at all times. And as the rankings in the National Trading Partner Survey become more competitive every year, we are continuously improving to stay in the top tier of companies receiving an 'A' in both service and quality, he noted. "We are honored to be a chosen supplier of David Weekley Homes and a recipient of this coveted award."
Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, will feature its innovative, award-winning Strong Frame® special moment frame during the PCBC tradeshow at Moscone Center in San Francisco on June 25-26.
This product was one of only 16 selected to win a 2014 Parade of Products@PCBC award, which is given by the California Building Industry Association to the top products representing the best in innovation and new product solutions. The special moment frame is now entered in the "People's Choice Award" during the show. PCBC attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite product via social media during two-day show.
The Strong Frame special moment frame is a cutting-edge lateral system solution designed to help prevent structural damage in earthquakes. It features new patented Yield-Link™ structural fuse technology. During a seismic event, the beam-to-column links are engineered to bear the brunt of lateral forces, keeping the structural integrity of the beams and columns intact. With bolt-on/bolt off ability, the links are fully replaceable if damaged, making replacement easier and faster because the beam and columns can remain in the structure during repairs.
Simpson Strong-Tie will be in booth 5719. Informational presentations about the special moment frame will be given on Wednesday, June 25, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., and on Thursday, June 26, at 11 a.m.
For more information about the Strong Frame special moment frame and other new products from Simpson Strong-Tie, visit booth 5719 at PCBC, or visit the website www.strongtie.com/strongframe.
Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has a new Workbench/Shelving Unit Hardware Kit (model WBSK) available through home centers, hardware stores and lumberyards for do-it-yourselfers who want to build a heavy-duty workbench, shelving unit or a multitude of other DIY home projects.
The WBSK kit features the new RTC2Z Rigid Tie® connector that connects one 2x2, 2x3 or 2x4 vertical post to two 2x3 (or greater) horizontal lumber, forming a quick and accurate 90-degree corner with no angle cuts or bolts. The RTC2Z's new streamlined design requires 40% fewer fasteners than the previous model, making it easier to build customized home improvement projects.
"This new hardware kit enables do-it-yourselfers to enjoy the satisfaction and pride of building professional-quality projects with the assurance that what they created is sturdy, strong and durable," said Dave Balzhiser, Simpson Strong-Tie vice president of National Accounts. "A key benefit of the connector's design is how easy it makes it for a do-it-yourselfer to use different size lumber to fully customize the dimensions of any project to fit their exact space."
The WBSK Hardware Kit contains eight RTC2Z connectors, Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® SD screws as well as project plans to construct one workbench. Two kits are needed to build a shelving unit. For retailers, RTC2Z projects are ideal for driving collateral sales of lumber, plywood, tools and other accessories. The kit features consumer-friendly packaging and comes with merchandising support.
With the WBSK Hardware Kit and RTC2Z corner connectors, a professional-quality project can be built in a couple of hours. Project ideas and how-to plans are now available on the new Simpson Strong-Tie DIY website, www.diydoneright.com.
Retailers interested in stocking the new WBSK Hardware Kit and RTC2Z connector can contact their local Simpson Strong-Tie sales representative or call (800) 999-5099.
Pleasanton, Calif. – Jeff Ellis, director of Codes & Standards for Simpson Strong-Tie, has been named Engineer of the Year for his outstanding contributions to the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC), the engineering profession and the community. Ellis was honored last night at an awards ceremony by the association.
Ellis works closely with SEAOSC on the annual Buildings At Risk Summit. He helped develop the initial idea and then served as chairman successfully planning and implementing the event in 2011 and 2012, and on the executive committee in 2013 and 2014. The purpose of the summit is to reach out to community members (architects, building officials, policy makers, engineers, insurance companies, building owners, etc.) to inform them of seismic risk and how to mitigate it.
The summit offers information on identifying and strengthening "buildings at risk," which include light-frame weak-story buildings, older residential buildings, non-ductile concrete buildings and unreinforced masonry buildings (URM), as well as discussions on how to best move forward with consideration of past measures, such as education, policies and incentives to motivate action.
"It's a great privilege and honor to receive this award from such an esteemed organization with a history dating back to 1929 and comprised of very talented and passionate engineers who are true leaders in our industry," Ellis said. "Additionally, I'm thankful for being part of the great team at Simpson Strong-Tie where we focus on finding the best solutions and serving our customers and the industry in many ways."
Pleasanton, Calif. – Solar Decathlon Europe, a complementary international competition to the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, is being held June 28-July 14, 2014, in Versailles, France. Simpson Strong-Tie worked closely with Team Réciprocité, a partnership between Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, and Université d'Angers in Angers, France, to help students build Maison Reciprocity, a solar-powered, sustainable multifamily housing building consisting of six modular units.
The structure was built using primarily screws versus nails to provide superior holding performance. Wall framing and sheathing were installed using Simpson Strong-Tie® Quik-Drive® auto-feed screw driving systems. Foam insulation was fastened to the structure using Strong-Drive® SDWS Timber screws. Exterior decking and siding were installed using Deck-Drive™ DWP Wood SS screws, and Strong-Drive® SDW EWP-Ply screws were used to assemble the LVL floor system. Many of the screws were left exposed throughout the building to create a modern look and to "celebrate the connection."
Ninety-five percent of the fasteners and 100% of the hangers in the building are Simpson Strong-Tie products. The Simpson Strong-Tie McKinney, Texas, facility donated products as well as provided engineering support, fastener testing, product installation training and technical guidance to be a Gigawatt Level ($50,000) sponsor of the project.
Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 challenges collegiate teams from all over the world to design, build, and operate cost effective, energy-efficient and attractive solar-powered houses. For more information about the Maison Reciprocity project visit http://reciprocity2014.com.
Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has partnered with On-Center Software to create a database that makes hundreds of structural building products immediately available for drywall contractors as they estimate their job bids.
On Center Software's Quick Bid® solution is the most widely used estimating software in the cold-formed steel (CFS) industry. Drywall contractors use the program to create a bill of materials for jobs they are bidding, which is then sent to their distributors for job quotes.
"Now that the Simpson Strong-Tie database is available, contractors will have a quick and easy method to incorporate our CFS connector, fastener and anchor products into their projects for job quotes," said Randy Daudet, Cold-Formed Steel Industry manager at Simpson Strong-Tie. "Drywall contractors have been asking for a database like this, so we are especially pleased to work with On-Center Software to deliver products and services that enable our customers to work at peak efficiency."
On-Center Software's Quick Bid solution enables contractors to easily, accurately and consistently increase project win rates and profit margins. It also improves ramp up time and bottom line profits, eliminates discrepancies, provides material quotes and reports, identifies and analyzes risk factors, and measures and analyzes project progress.
The new Simpson Strong-Tie product database is available through On-Center Software at www.strongtie.com/quickbid. For more information about Simpson Strong-Tie CFS solutions, visit www.strongtie.com/products/cfs.
Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie introduces a new series of premium deck screws called Deck-Drive™ Fasteners and has devised a new naming structure for its Strong-Drive® Structural Fasteners and Quik Drive® Auto-Feed Fastening Systems to make it easier for customers to identify the right fastener for the job.
"We listened to customers' feedback and worked diligently to make it easier to find our products by application. At the same time, we decided to organize all of our premium fastening solutions into three distinct series," said Ed Sutt, Simpson Strong-Tie vice president of Fastening Systems.
The three series of Performance Driven™ fastening solutions are:
For the highest level of corrosion resistance, Simpson Strong-Tie offers one of the largest selections of stainless-steel screws, nails and staples, including many Strong-Drive and Deck-Drive fasteners. Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners and Quik Drive Systems are featured in the new 2014 Fastening Systems Catalog. All product naming has been updated to make it easier for customers to find the products they need. In addition, the catalog features a robust technical information section with clear load tables and installation information to help engineers specify and if needed, substitute products.
The 2014 Fastening Systems Catalog (C-F-14) can be ordered by mail or downloaded from the Simpson Strong-Tie website at www.strongtie.com/literature.
Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has a new PPBZ porch post base that eliminates the need for temporary vertical support of the porch roof structure while still providing adequate safety to enable full access for installers and inspectors.
Unlike other porch post bases, the PPBZ is installed once and supports permanent porch framing throughout all stages of construction. The porch post base is fastened to the footing with two Simpson Strong-Tie® Titen® screws when framing the porch roof. The concrete contractor can then complete the last phase of the porch slab without the interference of temporary vertical support. Designed to withstand vertical construction loads prior to embedment in concrete, the PPBZ will support the weight of most framed porches and overhangs.
Key product features include:
To learn more about the PPBZ porch post base, visit www.strongtie.com/newproducts.
Pleasanton, Calif. – In the wake of devastating tornados and storms that recently swept through several states in the South and Midwest, Simpson Strong-Tie announced it will make a $10,000 donation to assist in the relief response and recovery efforts as these areas continue to weather storms.
The donation will be given to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and will aid in providing food, shelter, emotional support and other assistance to those affected by the tornados and storms in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee and other states. The company will also match employees' personal contributions to the Red Cross and is waiving its usual $1,000 individual cap on matching donations.
"Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the communities who continue to be affected by another harsh tornado season," said Simpson Strong-Tie President Terry Kingsfather. "We hope our support can help everyone endure and begin recovery efforts."
To make a contribution and aid in the tornado recovery efforts through the American Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org, text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation to the Disaster Relief Fund, or send a donation to your local Red Cross chapter.


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As postseason conference tournaments and the ultimate prize, a spot in the NCAA Tournament, beckon within the next couple of weeks, the sightlines toward what teams need to accomplish over that time frame to keep playing beyond mid are clearer now than at any other time in the season.
It has been that way virtually all season long, but with nine of the Big 12's 10 conference teams ranked in the nation's top 70 in RPI as the regular season heads down the home stretch, the numbers bear out that the Big 12 is the strongest basketball league in the land in 2013-14.
Numbers become increasingly important thius time of year. Here are a few to keep in mind as postseason tourney time in college basketball starts to come in view:
1 – The magic number for Kansas to clinch no worse than a tie for its 10th consecutive conference championships and the No. 1 seed in the Big 12 Championship Tournament. A win on Monday over Oklahoma would give the Jayhawks a three game lead in the standings with just three conference games to go and assure them of no worse than a tie for the regular-season crown.
2 – Number of Big 12 teams (Texas and Kanssas) that have four consecutive wins this year vs. top-25 teams
4 – At present ESPN's NCAA Basketball Tournament expert Joe Lunardi has Oklahoma State among the first four teams out of the NCAA Tournament selection process.
4 – There are four games remaining in the regular season for Big 12 men's teams. Iowa State appears to have the roughest road to the finish line among the upper-tier teams. The Cyclones have games at home with West Virginia this week and Oklahoma State to end the regular season and road games left at Baylor and Kansas State.
4 – Four Big 12 teams (Iowa State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Kansas) are averaging 80 or more points per game through all games this season. No conference teams averaged 80 points or higher last season.
5 – ESPN's Joe Lunardi has five teams from the Big 12 getting into the Big Dance. A little over a month ago, that number was seven, but Oklahoma State and Baylor have faltered badly this season. Both have good resumes and high strength of schedules, however, and it would not be a stretch for one of the two slipping into thye NCAA Tournament as a sixth team from the Big 12 to go dancing in mid-March.
9-10 – The Big 12 is 8-9 vs. teams in both the USA Today and AP top 25. That is the best record of any major conference angainst ranked teams.
1-10 – What the Big 12 postseason tournament bracket would look like if the regular season ended Sunday, Feb. 23:
Wednesday Night Play-In Round
No. 8 Oklahoma State vs. No. 9 Texas Tech
No. 7 Baylor vs. No. 10 TCU
Thursday Quarterfinal Round
Texas vs. Kansas State
Kansas vs. 8/9 winner
Iowa State vs. 7/10 winner
Oklahoma vs. West Virginia
43- Forty-three of 70 Big 12 games this season (61 percent) have been decided by 11 or fewer points.
140 – Number of conference games that have been played this season, with 20 games remaining.
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Medical students taught meditation techniques to prevent burnout and improve careOctober 31, 2013
Part of the problem, according to researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, is that medical schools don't include meditation and stress-reduction training in their curriculum. However, for the past three years all third-year students at Wake Forest Baptist have been provided guided relaxation and mindfulness meditation training known as Applied Relaxation and Applied Mindfulness (ARAM), thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The training is described in the fall issue of the Annals of Behavioral Science and Medical Education.
Studies estimate that 20 to 60 percent of physicians experience burnout at some time during their careers. This level of distress and strain can have a significant influence on the quality of care that doctors provide. It can also decrease empathy and compassion for patients and increase the likelihood of medical errors, said William McCann, Psy.D., associate professor of family and community medicine at Wake Forest Baptist and lead author of the paper.
"Research has repeatedly shown that mindfulness meditation and relaxation techniques can help moderate the influence of stress," McCann said. "In every stress-management program either mindfulness or relaxation is always included to decrease both the mental and physical wear and tear caused by stress."
The goal of the Wake Forest Baptist training was threefold: to help familiarize future doctors with techniques recommended in many medical treatment plans for patients; to reduce stress and prevent professional burnout; and to enhance performance by improving working memory and empathy and by moderating performance anxiety.
The ARAM training was composed of three sessions integrated into the third-year family medicine clerkship. According to McCann, 90 percent of the students found the class beneficial.
"The practice of medicine is a stressful challenge even for our best and brightest students," McCann said. "The rate of burnout among doctors is sobering and every medical school needs to include stress-management training in their curriculums."
Wake Forest Baptist is one of only a few medical schools in the United States to include mindfulness or relaxation training in its curriculum, McCann said.
Funding for the project was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration grant #D56HP20779.
Co-authors include Gail Marion, PA-C, Ph.D., Stephen Davis, M.A., Sonia Crandall, Ph.D., and Carol Hildebrandt, B.A., of Wake Forest Baptist.
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The Running Dream
The Running Dream
Winner of the 2012 Schneider Family Book AwardJessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident. She's not comforted by the news that she'll be able to walk with the help of a...More
Winner of the 2012 Schneider Family Book AwardJessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident. She's not comforted by the news that she'll be able to walk with the help of a...More
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Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident. She's not comforted by the news that she'll be able to walk with the help of a prosthetic leg. Who cares about walking when you live to run?
As she struggles to cope with crutches and a first cyborg-like prosthetic, Jessica feels oddly both in the spotlight and invisible. People who don't know what to say, act like she's not there. Which she could handle better if she weren't now keenly aware that she'd done the same thing herself to a girl with CP named Rosa. A girl who is going to tutor her through all the math she's missed. A girl who sees right into the heart of her.
With the support of family, friends, a coach, and her track teammates, Jessica may actually be able to run again. But that's not enough for her now. She doesn't just want to cross finish lines herself--she wants to take Rosa with her.
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Chapter 1
My life is over.
Behind the morphine dreams is the nightmare of reality.
A reality I can't face.
I cry myself back to sleep wishing, pleading, praying that I'll wake up from this, but the same nightmare always awaits me.
"Shhh," my mother whispers. "It'll be okay." But her eyes are swollen and red, and I know she doesn't believe what she's saying.
My father--now that's a different story. He doesn't even try to lie to me. What's the use? He knows what this means.
My hopes, my dreams, my life . . . it's over.
The only one who seems unfazed is Dr. Wells. "Hello there, Jessica!" he says. I don't know if it's day or night. The second day or the first. "How are you feeling?"
I just stare at him. What am I supposed to say, "Fine"?
He inspects my chart. "So let's have a look, shall we?"
He pulls the covers off my lap, and I find myself face to face with the truth.
My right leg has no foot.
No ankle.
No shin.
It's just my thigh, my knee, and a stump wrapped in a mountain of gauze.
My eyes flood with tears as Dr. Wells removes the bandages and inspects his handiwork. I turn away, only to see my mother fighting back tears of her own. "It'll be okay," she tells me, holding tight to my hand. "We'll get through this."
Dr. Wells is maddeningly cheerful. "This looks excellent, Jessica. Nice vascular flow, good color . . . you're already healing beautifully."
I glance at the monstrosity below my knee.
It's red and bulging at the end. Fat staples run around my stump like a big ugly zipper, and the skin is stained dirty yellow.
"How's the pain?" he asks. "Are you managing okay?"
I wipe away my tears and nod, because the pain in my leg is nothing compared to the one in my heart.
None of their meds will make that one go away.
He goes on, cheerfully. "I'll order a shrinker sock to control the swelling. Your residual limb will be very tender for a while, and applying the shrinker sock may be uncomfortable at first, but it's important to get you into one. Reducing the swelling and shaping your limb is the first step in your rehabilitation." A nurse appears to re-bandage me as he makes notes in my chart and says, "A prosthetist will be in later today to apply it."
Tears continue to run down my face.
I don't seem to have the strength to hold them back.
Dr. Wells softens. "The surgery went beautifully, Jessica." He says this like he's trying to soothe away reality. "And considering everything, you're actually very lucky. You're alive, and you still have your knee, which makes a huge difference in your future mobility. BK amputees have it much easier than AK amputees."
"BK? AK?" my mom asks.
"I'm sorry," he says, turning to my mother. "Below knee. Above knee. In the world of prosthetic legs it's a critical difference." He prepares to leave. "There will obviously be an adjustment period, but Jessica is young and fit, and I have full confidence that she will return to a completely normal life."
My mother nods, but she seems dazed. Like she's wishing my father was there to help her absorb what's being said.
Dr. Wells flashes a final smile at me. "Focus on the positive, Jessica. We'll have you up and walking again in short order."
This from the man who sawed off my leg.
He whooshes from the room leaving a dark, heavy cloud of the unspoken behind.
My mother smiles and coos reassuringly, but she knows what I'm thinking.
What does it matter?
I'll never run again.
Chapter 2
I am a runner.
That's what I do.
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WENDELIN VAN DRAANEN recently ran her first marathon. She was struck by the people with physical handicaps who were also running and was inspired to write this book about overcoming adversity with courage and grace and strength.
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Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin was the first NFL coach to make himself available to media at the NFL Combine. It was a late addition following urging from Stephen Ross. Likely from Stephen Ross. This is the first time that Philbin has spoken to the media since the season ended and he represents the first person to openly discuss the Ted Wells report.
Philbin accepted all responsibility for the behavior in the locker room and his opening comments relayed the typical PC/PR comments you would expect. Entering the question segment, Philbin walked a thin line. He refused to discuss the possibility of Martin being back on the team and tiptoed around the Kevin O'Neill and Jim Turner firing saying that the best advice to give others in that position would be to "tell the truth".
Philbin has vowed to fix the locker room and referenced his vow upon hiring that Miami would be a place that players would rave about when they left. That obviously has not happened. He now vows to fix this situation and culture but not indicate how they would do that.
At times Philbin came across rehearsed but if you knew Philbin his lines are often spoken with the same type of speech pathology so while at time he sounded rehearsed there were other times that came across sincere. However when the question of Richie Incognito came up remaining a leader on the team, Philbin's answer fell very short.
I do not know who asked the question, "you talk about integrity but Richie assaults a woman at the golf tournament and you leave him on your football team. How does that happen?".
I can say that at this point I wanted to wash my hands of Joe Philbin. He blatantly passed the responsibility to his team for that decision saying that he did not elect the council members. The media member then questioned his say in the matter and again he defended the decision of team that selected him. He said that the process is what elected him and they went with that process. At one point as the media member said "but you allowed it", Philbin actually gave a half smile. To me and this is only to me he came across very indifferent to yet another mistake that he made.
Another member of the media asked Philbin that with the suspensions and firings if he feels fortunate to still have a job. Philbin told him that Stephen Ross makes the decisions on who is fired and hired and that the reporter should ask him.
A better question to ask through all of this is what if the Dolphins had won one more game? How would all this impact the image of the team, the questions regarding Philbin, and for that matter Jeff Ireland? It's something to contemplate but something we will never know.
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