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Boulder residents who intentionally leave their doors open, may unintentionally be inviting a Boulder police officer in for a visit.
Chrissy Smiley learned this fact in surprising fashion on Thursday afternoon when she returned to her south Boulder condo after a 40-minute walk with her dogs to find a card from a Boulder police officer sitting on her dining room table.
Disturbed by the discovery, Smiley said she quickly called the officer back to ask why he had entered her home without her permission.
"He was very nice. He said he had come back to follow up on another officer who had been there for something and he felt he had probable cause to make sure that I was safe," Smiley said, adding the she found the officer's explanation unsettling.
"I have nothing to hide. My house is really clean, there are not bongs lying around. It's just creepy that someone would come in when I am not there."
Smiley, a Boulder resident for 28 years, said she routinely leaves her sliding glass door open when she leaves the house for short amounts of time. To access it a person must open a latching gate, go up some stairs to reach an elevated deck where the door is located.
Smiley said she never uses her front door, which also opens onto the deck, but that entrance to her condo is always locked.
She said the sliding glass door does not have a screen that can be closed when the main door is open.
To access the dining room, Smiley said, the officer would have had to enter through the door and walk through her kitchen.
"Maybe it is uncommon to leave your door open, but whatever, it doesn't invite them in," she said. "On the off chance that I am being murdered or held hostage, I'd rather take my chances with that, than know that a cop can just come into my house if my door is open."
Smiley took up the issue Boulder police Sgt. Michael Everett, who in an email response to her inquiry, explained that entering unsecured residences is standard operating procedure for most law enforcement agencies, including, Boulder police, and one that is not likely to stop.
"There are many reasons for checking residences that are left open," Everett wrote in his response. "They include in-progress crimes and injured parties inside. There are situations which create a duty for officers to enter and check residences. Failure to do so creates liability for that officer and agency."
He added that the practice is backed by sound legal reasoning and is consistent with best practices for law enforcement agencies.
Boulder police spokeswoman Laurie Ogden supported Everett's statements.
She noted that the officer was visiting Smiley's home to follow up on another officer's attempt to serve her a summons for a dog off leash violation and failure to remove animal excrement.
Smiley, who said she did not see the other officer's card which was left on her front door, did not respond to that officer's request for contact, before the second officer made his visit.
Sgt. Jim MacPherson said Boulder police have dealt with Smiley on a number of issues and she is usually not cooperative.
He said that even if Smiley had a closed screen door, the officer might have had a reasonable suspicion that something was amiss that would have spurred him to enter the home.
The situation is more commonly encountered in higher traffic, higher crime areas like University Hill, where residents sometimes leave their doors open late at night, raising the suspicions of neighbors who then call police to perform a welfare check, MacPherson said.
He said the decision to enter an unsecured residence is not one made lightly, and is based on variables such as if the officer observes mail piled up by a door or sees someone inside who appears to be in physical distress.
"We absolutely do not do these things on a whim," MacPherson said. "We always knock and announce before entering."
Smiley said she is not satisfied with the department's explanation of this policy and sees it as a violation of her civil rights.
"If anyone sets and toe in my house I am going to call a lawyer next time," she said. "That is not OK."
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King Men's Volleyball drops a 3-1 decision to Erskine in the first match of a Saturday quad match. Erskine defeated the Tornado (25-17, 25-18, 22-25, 28-26). Ashton Hippenstiel led the Tornado with 15 kills followed by Matthew Harper's 10 kills in 14 attempts. Ned Parker led the team in digs(9) while freshman Matthew Lychock had 4 blocks.
The first two sets were dominated by the visiting Erskine team. The Tornado could not find a rhythm offesnively and defensively in the first two sets. Freshman setter Matthew Delong entered the 3rd set and helped change the momentum in the match. Erskine led the 3rd set until Senior Michael Koebel made a diving save to ignite the Tornado comeback. King took the 3rd set 25-22. The 4th set was a seesaw battle with the no more than a 2 point lead for either team during the set. With the sore tied at 26-26 King had two straight errors that lead to Erskine clinching the match.
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We've covered second screening a bit on this blog (like this on Twitter's lead over Facebook), but with Zeebox providing an ever more sophisticated product, I don't think we've fully taken stock of the possibilities for advertisers.
Yesterday I attended Mobile Marketing Live and listened to Ernesto Schmitt, CEO and Co-Founder of Zeebox, talking about the future for the product, and TV in general.
In this post I'll look at what Zeebox looks like now, which broadcasters are supporting it, opportunities for advertisers, and other possible revenue streams for the company.
The question I'll attempt to answer - 'Are the incentives for users as broad as those for advertisers?'
The state of play
- 91% of adults watch TV at least once a week.
- 53% of adults multitask with TV and another form of media.
- 25% of these second screeners are regularly using this activity to communicate about TV shows.
- 6m Zeebox downloads so far.
Two main considerations for the second screen
Storytelling will perhaps gradually get reinvented. It's no longer as linear as it was. Ernesto estimates that in ten years time we won't recognise television, as interacting with the show is more likely to occur via an app or browser, and not always during a programme's air time.
Theoretically a second screen can do away with most of the funnel, from stimulus to purchase/brand engagement. No longer will advertisers have to leave their consumers in the ether between devices.
TV ads can be interacted with immediately via Zeebox.
Functionality of Zeebox
- Discovery: helping to surface programming you may be interested in. Also works as a remote control. Many of the features are optimised by the fact that users log in to Zeebox with Facebook or Twitter, so the app starts with a decent profile of your friends and interests.
- Social: chatting in app, sharing through Facebook and Twitter. Shows have their own 'rooms' where typically hundreds of people are discussing particular programming. Of course, this increases for bigger events.
- Information: further detail on shows and show content.
- Participation: the interactive parts of the app experience. Games, polls, quizzes etc. This enables a virtuous cycle with results from the app being shown on the TV screen.
- Shopping: In-app purchases now available, used in-ad.
Interestingly, the platform uses aural stimuli to detect what programme you're watching. This is how ads are launched in-app.
Why the ads are so powerful: user profiles and click-to-buy
Advertiser call-to-actions appear on the second screen. The aural stimuli from the TV ad will start the in-app ad. As social log-in is enabled in Zeebox, the advertisers have the option of serving different ads to different demographics, the most obvious being to split the ads between ages and sexes.
This teaming of app ads with TV increases recall, positive association and interest in a brand.
An analytics platform is built in for advertisers to see what level of click-to-buy or 'click to find out more' is observed.
But will enough users sign up?
The advantage of Zeebox (over Twitter) for users is based on extra content. The programming info and show suggestion is powerful, as is, of course, the interactivity.
But there remains the question, what if people only want to chatter? If I only want to talk about a show, I'm still more likely to do that in Twitter. Yes, there are fan rooms within Zeebox, but these are surely only for the fanatics, not Joe Bloggs.
Zeebox is cleverly trying to increase the reasons to share in Zeebox. Starwatch is a feature that shows you what various celebrities are watching. This is the kind of feature needed to make people want to use the app over something like Twitter, giving it another USP apart from the interactive content that not all users will want, except for the biggest, most interactive shows such as XFactor.
And what about streamers?
If more and more people start streaming and watching again through services like iPlayer and 4OD (I, like a lot of Londoners, have a laptop and a TV license, but no TV), then how will Zeebox capitalise on ads? The ads on the laptop will already be clickable and Zeebox likely won't always have tie-ins.
It's also difficult to second screen when you're already dealing with a laptop that isn't always as unobtrusive as a TV.
Future monetisation through betting?
One possible route for engagement and monetisation is betting. The platform has also been earmarked as a potential betting app, with the ability to place bets on anything from sports, to who is going to be eliminated from the Apprentice.
If Zeebox goes down this route, and there are some suggestions they may trial this first in Australia, it could be a powerful form or revenue generation.
The advantage for broadcasters
No more app graveyard
The app has a CMS so broadcasters can continue to develop 'apps' in Zeebox. One of the main advantages here is the reduced cost, standalone apps can cost $500,000 and aren't used out of season.
Starting from scratch with each programme's app and having the user download multiple apps for multiple shows is expensive for the broadcaster and a barrier for the user.
With Zeebox, the consumer downloads once and the broadcaster develops multiple apps much quicker.
Broadcasters in partnership
Sky has a 10% stake in Zeebox and is the only UK broadcasting partner. This is a great advantage obviously, as all Sky's second screen apps are built with Zeebox involved in their technology.
There is cross-broadcaster support elsewhere with Comcast, NBC, Viacom and HBO in the US, and Network Ten and Foxtel in Australia. This makes integration with programming a lot more compelling. Without partnering, there is the suggestion that in some ways Zeebox is piggybacking on content.
It's clear that once users are sucked into Zeebox the platform is great for advertisers.
The only question that remains is 'can the creativity added to a TV show become great enough with Zeebox that it fully trumps Twitter?'
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Downloaded Zeebox. Never use it. Multi-screening is a massive growth area - which is why Twitter and Facebook will unload their heavy armour and dominate the market. SKY's investment is a hedge against the technology meeting a market. I doubt it.
What makes you think people will use Fb/Twi during live broadcasts?
Yes, people do twit during live events, but that's 'echo chamber' -- everyone is shouting and noone is listening. So there's not much value in twitter buzz.
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Coming off one of their most disappointing outings in recent memory, the 20th-ranked New Mexico Lobos try to regroup as they head to Laramie to challenge the Wyoming Cowboys in Mountain West Conference action at Arena Auditorium.
Over the weekend, the Lobos took a perfect 4-0 league mark to Viejas Arena and were smacked around rather thoroughly by the San Diego State Aztecs in a lopsided 55-34 final. While UNM is still first in the MWC standings, it was the weakest offensive display for the Lobos in the shot clock-era, and its lowest point total since 1976.
As for the Cowboys, a program that showed so much promise over the first two months of the campaign with a 13-game win streak out of the gate, they've hit a rough spot in the schedule and have now lost two straight and three of their last four. Over the weekend, the team was defeated by Air Force, 57-48, which means the Pokes are now 2-4 in conference play, ahead of only Fresno State (1-5) in the league standings.
A major issue for the Cowboys lies in the fact that leading scorer Luke Martinez (14.5 ppg) is not only injured, he has also been suspended indefinitely due to a bar fight that sent him to the injured list in the first place.
Last season, the Lobos swept the two-game series with Wyoming, posting a 48-38 victory at home in The Pit after controlling a 72-62 final in Laramie. Nevertheless, the Pokes are the ones who still hold a 64-61 edge in the all- time series.
New Mexico fell behind the Aztecs immediately last Saturday, finishing with just 25.0 percent shooting from the floor and 3-of-15 behind the 3-point line in the abysmal display. Kendall Williams was the lone double-digit scorer for the Lobos with his game-high 14 points believe it or not, but as the only player to have made more than just a pair of field goals for UNM, he was also responsible for five of their 17 turnovers. The shooting accuracy from the floor was by far the worst this season for New Mexico, but the team has had some weak efforts in recent weeks with a total of six of its last eight contests showing the squad hitting less than 39.0 percent of its attempts. The defense has been the unit's saving grace, limiting league foes to only 59.0 ppg, but at the same time the Lobos are not giving themselves much breathing room with just 63.2 ppg as Tony Snell leads the way with his 16.2 ppg.
While it wasn't nearly as dismal as the Lobos' effort, Wyoming also had a hard time finding the basket last Saturday as the team connected on just 33.3 percent from the floor. Perimeter shooting was particularly rough as the squad converted a mere 5-of-28 tries from beyond the arc, en route to the nine-point loss. Leonard Washington led the way with 19 points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots, but by no means was that enough to keep the squad out of the loss column. Derrious Gilmore tacked on 15 points, but he shot only 5-of-17 from the floor for a team that utilized just three bench players. Despite the recent run of defeats, the Cowboys are still one of the strongest defensive teams in the country with only 54.4 ppg allowed over the course of 19 contests. Washington is not only the top active scorer (14.5 ppg) and rebounder (9.1 rpg), he is also first on the unit with 41 blocked shots and 28 steals, demonstrating a willingness to work hard at both ends of the floor.


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INTERFLO 450 - Shanghai-Nanjing/Hangzhou, China
ERTMS/ETCS level 2 solution for main lines (SIL4)
INTERFLO 450 is an ERTMS Level 2 signalling solution for main lines (SIL4). This solution comprises all the trackside products required for such a line, and also includes the automatic train protection (ATP) system, as well as the ATP system onboard the train.
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- Supervision and data acquisition (SCADA)
- Passenger information displays (PIDs)
- Closed Circuit TV (CCTV)
- Public announcement (PA)
- Radio communication
EBI Lock computer-based interlocking
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EBI Com radio block centre
The main function of the EBI Com is to control and supervise the ETCS Level 2 operating trains, e.g. to send movement authorities (MAs) to the relevant trains according to the ERTMS/ETCS class 1 specification. The EBI Com supports the Euroradio protocol, which provides safety for transmission via an open GSM-R network.
EBI Link ATP wayside equipment
Fixed telegram Eurobalises are used as reference points for the trains to calibrate and determine their position along the track in a safe way. The train position is reported to the EBICom radio block centre based on the Eurobalise information. These balises give an exact position to the train as it passes and allows the train to normalise its position, reducing the position error.
EBI Track train detection
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EBI Switch point machines
Point machines from the EBI Switch point machine range can be used, depending on what is suitable for the particular market. Conventional or sleeper integrated point machines are used in an INTERFLO 450 solution. The point machines are operated by the EBI Lock computer- based interlocking.
EBI Light signals
The INTERFLO 450 solution does not usually require the use of any signals, but if requested by the customer conventional, fibre optic or LED signals can be used.
EBI Gate level crossing
Complete level crossing systems are used in the INTERFLO 450 solution.
EBI Cab ATP onboard equipment
The onboard equipment consists of EBI Cab, which is a distributed onboard system. The ATP system onboard controls the train according to the information sent by the Eurobalises in ERTMS Level 1 and by EBI Com in ERTMS Level 2. The ATP onboard equipment ensures that the driver doesn't override the speed regulations.
EBI Tool processes & tools
The EBI Tool toolbox provides an integrated environment for adaptation, engineering, installation, test, commissioning and maintenance of an INTERFLO 450 solution.
EBI Drive train management system
EBI Drive 50 is a train management system to assist to the driver to achieve energy savings whilst retaining punctuality, promoting sustainability and appealing to the travelling public expectations. Potential energy savings of up to 15% are achievable. EBI Drive 50 is applicable to primary power sources including electric, diesel or hybrid locomotives.


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29 November
Nov 29, 2012, 08.04 AMby janul
Don´t be sad, it´s great to be busy! :)
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Dec 3, 2012, 08.32 PMby wzrdreams
Thank you. I just wish I had enough time to work on even more projects!
12 March
Mar 12, 2012, 01.57 AMby ladykatza
If posting the notes won't hurt your project in any way I'd say go for it. Otherwise wait until you get the project back with final grade and marks. (I'm just FULL of advise. To bad I never listen to myself)
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7 December
Dec 7, 2011, 01.26 PMby anajan
Hi there! Phew, the month went by, and I feel sorry we didn't hang out together more. Do you know, ever since I arrived to NY I was listening to Grace Jones, and I stopped the moment I left :). Anyway, just wanted to thank you for the nice comment on the Mermaid dress.
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Dec 7, 2011, 02.49 PMby wzrdreams
I wish we had a chance to hang out again also, but I am so glad that I got to meet you in person! You are a natural bowler and an amazing sewer.
21 November
Nov 21, 2011, 10.09 AMby ladykatza
prewash the cotton velvet with nothing else and whatever you do DO NOT PUT IT IN THE DRYER. It will attract every piece of lint for 10 miles.
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Nov 21, 2011, 10.09 AMby ladykatza
Also, try to hang it without folding it or it will crush the pile.
Nov 21, 2011, 05.35 PMby wzrdreams
Oooooo… good advice. Thank you. I'm just not sure I even should pre wash since I'm planning to make a jacket. I'm worried that washing it would ruin the smoothness of the pile, which is very flat (shiny velvetteen!) so I was thinking about just giving it a thorough steaming. I will definitely avoid the dryer!
3 November
Nov 3, 2011, 03.14 AMby ladykatza
Is this an old or new project, the Twinkle A-Line? I wanna see!
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Nov 3, 2011, 05.35 PMby wzrdreams
It's my old Twinkle A-line! It will be getting a lot of wear this fall/winter for sure.
2 July
Jul 2, 2011, 12.43 PMby Passiona Cottee
Hi Grace, I bought a mag today that has a diagram of the chanel jacket 3-piece sleeve. I remember seeing your question about it on the burda blog article. I have scanned the diagram and have it ready to send to you (and it is on grid paper so can be easily scaled). One problemo, I don't have your email address to email it to you (and the burdastyle message function doesn't allow for attachments). If you're interested email me here firstname.lastname@example.com and let me know :) Pash
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Jul 3, 2011, 04.03 AMby wzrdreams
Wow thank you! I'll PM you my email right away.
21 June
Jun 21, 2011, 03.17 AMby cantare
I've only used a walking foot from what I call the Cruncher machine for hemming denim. Do you have one?
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Jun 21, 2011, 05.32 PMby wzrdreams
Not yet. I just ordered one from Sears. I'll have to post an update when it arrives.
2 June
Jun 2, 2011, 04.09 PMby kelepso
I agree with buying fabric over lunch.
1 June
Jun 1, 2011, 11.43 PMby mayadaughterofsun
I ve absolutely recognized myself in your new status:)
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Jun 2, 2011, 05.31 AMby kardamon
I agree with your status. Well said! :D
22 May
May 22, 2011, 11.48 AMby janul
Hi Grace, I enjoy reading your status posts, looking forward to your projects! :)
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May 22, 2011, 03.49 PMby wzrdreams
Thank you. I'm looking forward to showing off some of my recent finished garments. It's just a matter of getting some photos taken. That is actually the hardest part of the process for me!
7 April
Apr 7, 2011, 11.47 PMby freakusbzzz
Hi Wzrdreams
If you send me your mailing address to: firstname.lastname@example.com I'll post you one of my new seam allowance guides. www.seamallowanceguide.com
24 January
Jan 24, 2011, 11.11 AMby carottesauvage
Go on Grace! You can do it! :) don't let pattern infos mislead your sewing!XX
24 December
Dec 24, 2010, 12.11 AMby Passiona Cottee
Hi, I hadn't heard of RiRi zippers until I saw your comment on today's giveaway. I just checked them out and they are awesome! Thanks for the tip!
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Dec 25, 2010, 05.44 PMby wzrdreams
Cool! I love them SOOOOOOO much! Thet are totally worth the expense. They make me never want to use an invisible zip ever again.
21 December
Dec 21, 2010, 09.13 PMby alisondahl
Hi Grace, I know exactly what you're talking about— this has happened to me many times! The answer is simple IF your machine has a stretch stitch. On most machines the stretch stitch is located next to your regular straight stitch, but it has 2 dashed lines next to each other instead of one. It moves forward one; back one, which ultimately creates a stretchable stitch.
Good luck! alison
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Dec 22, 2010, 12.45 AMby wzrdreams
Hi Alison,
Thank you, but this does not answer my question. I DO have a stretch stitch, which does work well enough for the seams were the skipped stitches won't show.
The problem is when I try to use a zig zag or twin needle for VISIBLE topstitching and hems. I don't use stretch stitching for top stitching as it creates a very thick and unprofessional stitch line.
Do you have any tips for topstitching on silk jersey using a double needle or zig zag? Thread tension? Pressure foot tension? Thread weight?
30 November
Nov 30, 2010, 05.52 PMby kelepso
Thanks your comments. Please vote for my BERNINA entry at http://www.burdastyle.com/albums/198/images?page=14&size=small
24 November
Nov 24, 2010, 10.09 AMby lulu62uk
Hi, I replied to your petticoat question, I do hope it helps.
22 November
Nov 22, 2010, 03.27 PMby kelepso
Check out the results of the single welt pockets here – http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/bernina-3-series-dirty-london. Thanks again!
12 November
Nov 12, 2010, 11.20 PMby nehmah
Sounds like you have it all planned out. I'll go for a large and "super-size" so that a 1X will be able to wear it. I know the group I sew for even though I've never met any of them. ;) Here goes nuttin' honey. LOL Nehmah
Nov 12, 2010, 05.10 PMby Angela Kane
You'll do a great job. I've looked at your other projects. I'm really flattered.
Don't forget mine are net patterns – I dread someone not realising that! Have fun.
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Nov 13, 2010, 12.46 AMby wzrdreams
What do you mean by "net" pattern? Does that mean that I need to add the seam allowances, because if so, I figured that part out. :)
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I'll be sure to post pictures when it's done.
Nov 13, 2010, 09.04 AMby Angela Kane
Yes, you add seam allowance yourself. Really glad that was obvious. I write it clearly on all the patterns but someone with less experience might miss it.
I do it that way because that is how professionals work and also it lets you choose the seam allowance you are happy with. Different fabrics often need different seam allowances.
The other advantage is that it is easy to tape the paper pattern together for a try out. Just tape edge to edge.
No seam allowance makes a big difference in laying out for printing. I like to efficiently use the space so there are fewer sheets to stick together. I even layout each size individually. As I draft for size 6-22 there would otherwise be a lot of gaps on the size 6 layouts.
Really looking forward to your finished project. As promised I will then welcome you as a Full Member to my site.
Nov 12, 2010, 04.09 PMby nehmah
Hi, it's Nehmah. I'll be cutting a practice pinny, next week. What size will you be using? I plan to make & give away all three sizes in polyester (gifted) fabrics. All are knits (OK w/AK) in different colors and weights. Then I need to find/make pattern for basic plus-size skirts in similar fabric. It has to be used up before the dreaded poly-eating moths find it. ;) Cordially, Nehmah
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Nov 12, 2010, 05.05 PMby wzrdreams
Hi Nehmah! I think I will fit into the size medium, although just. I will add 1" side seam allowances to allow for easy adjustments and I already lengthened the bodice 1" total and 1" to the hips. I'm going to use some dark denim that I've had in my stash for a DECADE. It has a little bit of stretch to it so I'm going to try to acheive a fitted look. I'm going to do self facings at the armholes and neckline, and I think I may do a CB overlapping vent. I just need to get some top stitch thread and a zipper on my lunch break. I'm also thinking about doing and exposed zipper since they are so popular right now.
6 October
Oct 6, 2010, 04.45 PMby carottesauvage
Hello Grace! Thanks for the compliment! Take care
26 September
Sep 26, 2010, 04.14 PMby nehmah
So sorry to see that the instructions were not good(?). This has been happening more than is reasonable. I m beginning to think we need robotic editors. Nehmah
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Sep 26, 2010, 09.27 PMby wzrdreams
Or they should just provide pictures of a garments guts and scrap the instructions altogether. The pattern isn't complicated, but the instructions are misleading and vague and in some places wrong!
24 September
Sep 24, 2010, 05.57 PMby janul
Hi, thank you for adding me! :) I´ve admired your projects for a long time, you are very talented.
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Sep 24, 2010, 08.36 PMby wzrdreams
Thank you also! Your work has been an inpiration to me. :)
22 July
Jul 22, 2010, 07.09 AMby thecuriouskiwi
I'm glad I'm not the only one dragging their heels on their BurdaStyle book project :) And it also sounds like I'm not the only one who got sent silk chiffon, argh, it hates me so ;)
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Jul 22, 2010, 01.31 PMby wzrdreams
Tell me about it! I am dreading sewing those french seams and baby hems. For some reason, I can't get the tension on my serger right for a rolled hem on the chiffon.
Luckily for me though, I hav a few extra days to work on my project because living in NYC makes it so I can run the finished project up to Burdastyle in person!
Good luck!!
Jul 23, 2010, 12.34 AMby thecuriouskiwi
Oh true, lucky you, I am taking mine to the FedEx man at lunchtime, I'm glad it's done and I can't wait to see the book, it's such a long wait I hope we at least get a sneaky peak at the proofs :)
Jul 23, 2010, 04.09 AMby wzrdreams
Holy Crap, I feel like such a slacker. I did get some sewing done tonight though. I can't wait to see all the finished garments… it wish we didn't have to wait till next year!
18 July
Jul 18, 2010, 06.26 PMby nehmah
You are not alone. That is nasty stuff to work with. Hi, from Nehmah
16 July
Jul 16, 2010, 09.58 PMby reneebies
lets see the shorts!
17 June
Jun 17, 2010, 12.21 AMby carterbelle
Thanks for the encouragement! Low ratings don't bother me. I would have appreciated a comment that could help me learn from my mistakes instead of a low rating which doesn't help me improve my skills. I am having lots of fun sewing and I am looking forward to trying some more difficult projects. Thanks again :)
28 May
May 28, 2010, 10.00 PMby rjhopkins12
thanks for the lovely comment!
27 May
May 27, 2010, 08.32 PMby Ricardo Abreu
Hi wzrdreams; Thanks a lot for your message.
30 March
Mar 30, 2010, 05.19 AMby carolyn-s
Wow. You've really done some beautiful work. Well done! And congrats on getting the featured member!
I just noticed your comment about Firefox above. I had the same problem, couldn't login, switched to Firefox and this worked for a while. Then suddenly, same problem. I went into my history and cleared the active history, and this solved it. Back to Safari! I haven't had the unable-to-login problem again. I think it might have been a glitch…
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Mar 30, 2010, 01.30 PMby wzrdreams
Thank for the lovely compliment! And thank you also for the browser insight! I definitely want to avoid the login problem.
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The error given is 'wave' was not declared in this scope.
I didn't even know there was a wave libary.
I'm still getting thrown errors, such as "variable or field 'play' declared void"
I installed all of the files/folders into C:\Users\Daniel\Documents\Arduino
and that error, variable or field 'play' declared void, is the exact error.
There is nothing higher than 1.0.
Binary sketch size: 12,606 bytes (of a 28,672 byte maximum)


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The faculty members have designed a continuous improvement process that includes assessment of the program outcomes that is guided by the faculty members and includes evaluation, review and voice by all program constituents. Based on the results of the review, recommendations for modifications to selected components of the program will be revised and continually monitored


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The RTX-3 wedge comes in so many loft and sole options that it's impossible not to find a combination suited to your needs and technique.
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Erie Indemnity to host fourth quarter 2012 conference call and webcast
Feb 06, 2013, 04:15 EST
ERIE, Pa., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ : ERIE) will host an audio webcast with the financial community to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter 2012 on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Erie Indemnity will issue a press release reporting its results after the close of the market on Tuesday, Feb. 26.
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The webcast will be broadcast live via the company's Investor Relations website at www.erieinsurance.com/about/investors.aspx, and will be available as an archive after 1:30 p.m. ET.
To automatically receive Erie Indemnity financial news by email, please visit www.erieinsurance.com and subscribe to email alerts.
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 15th largest homeowners insurer and 12th largest automobile insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written and the 20th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. The Group, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, has more than 4.5 million policies in force and operates in 11 states and the District of Columbia. Erie Insurance Group is a FORTUNE 500 company. Erie Insurance is proud to be named a J.D. Power and Associates' 2012 Customer Service Champion. ERIE is one of only 50 U.S. companies so named. Erie Insurance is also recognized on the list of Ward's 50 Group of top performing insurance companies, which analyzes the financial performance of 3,000 property and casualty companies and recognizes the top performers for achieving outstanding results in safety, consistency and financial performance over a five-year period (2007-2011).
News releases and more information about Erie Insurance Group are available at www.erieinsurance.com.
SOURCE Erie Indemnity Company


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