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Lost Vegas
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Lost Vegas: The Redneck Riviera, Existentialist Conversations with Strippers, and the World Series of Poker... Las Vegas lures you to shed moral responsibility and piss away your money on indulgences like decadent food, entertainment, gambling, and sex. If you don't enjoy these pastimes, then what's the point of visiting the land of compromised values? Where else can you get a cheap steak, crash a Mexican wedding, get cold-decked in blackjack by a dealer named Dong, play video poker for thirteen straight hours, drink piña coladas out of a plastic coconut, bum a cigarette from an 85-year-old woman with an oxygen tank, speed away to the Spearmint Rhino in a free limo, get rubbed by a former Miss Teen USA, puke in the back of a cab driven by a retired Navy SEAL, snort cheap cocaine in the bathroom at O'Sheas, and then catch a lucky card on the river to crack pocket aces and win a poker tournament? Only in Las Vegas.
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Aug 31, 2010I can usually can figure out what makes up a great read and that is what you get in Lost Vegas: The Redneck Riviera, Existentialist Conversations with Strippers, and the World Series of Poker. Take one sick puppy and drop him down in one sick town and you get an awesome read. Just finished Lost Vegas by Paul "Dr. Pauly" McGuire. In it we get a view of Vegas the tourists never see and the tourist board would rather not be known, at least that would be their public face. The Doctor paints a picture of the truly sinful part of Sin City and it all ain't necessarily the kind of sin Vegas wants to promote with a wink and a nod yet is the type of manifesto that, for some perverse reason, would probably make a number of people go looking for some of the experiences he so artistically paints with his words. Of course I doubt if anyone really would wish to stay at the Redneck Riviera but curiosity does give one an itch to at least drive by to look, the same way people gawk at train wrecks and... More > car accidents. Given the amount of pharmaceuticals he describes imbibing, not to mention the ever present organics one kind of wonders how Pauly could even see the keys on his laptop to regale us with his worm's eye view of the desert city let alone remember as much as he did. Whoever made his personal recorder should be signing him to an endorsement contract. The first half of the book is dominated by the story of a man starting at the bottom of his chosen vocation and looking to find the path onward and upward and the stories surrounding his walk through the bottom strata of a city that is ready to suck the life out of those who come there with dreams that never materialize. The poker is actually little more than backdrop or maybe the reason for the story but not the story itself. His life in those surroundings, hell, the surroundings themselves, are just much more interesting and intriguing. As the story goes on and the intrepid doctor climbs ever upward on the path of respectability the poker stories become more integral to the process as his surroundings become the more mundane vistas of suburbia, even if it is Las Vegas suburbia. Even so there are still snippets of drug fueled concert gatherings, afternoons spent in strip clubs and nights in the Hooker Bar to keep our interest in the seamier side of life. In the second half of the book the poker has come more to the fore and we get stories that never quite made it in the local newspaper or on ESPN's coverage of the WSOP. Stories about Matasow's bi-polar disorder, Vinnie Vinh's strange antics, some stories about various players who hit the skids and never returned and even Tiffany Michelle's amazing run a couple years ago and what went on away from the table. Only thing Pauly did leave out that I was hoping he would have had some insight in to was what was behind that action of hers in calling the clock on Snead. At the time it didn't come off real well on TV though I read later that Snead took a lot more time than was shown but still, 2 tables left in the ME and basically his tourney at stake does make one wish for a bit more insight as to what was going on there. But if I can only find one thing to carp about in the whole damned book I guess it can't be too bad. (Other than the fact it ain't in hardcover and how the hell I'm going to get my copy signed. Hey, I'm a collector, sue me.) The good Doctor leaves us with some heavy thoughts as to the nature of the human experience and the role Sin City plays in it as he closes out the book. After roaches in the kitchen (and the ashtrays), crack whores in the stairwells, lap dances to orgasm, Helmuth rants and media wars among the various poker media and websites it is positively metaphysical in nature but it fits. All in all, highly recommended.< Less
Aug 8, 2010As the people who wrote the forewords state, if you have never met Paul McGuire one would think his vivid stories from the World Series of Poker, Phish concerts, strip clubs and Las Vegas in general are fiction. Far from the truth. As the man who stepped away from a life chained to an Armani suit working on Wall Street and stable paycheck to becoming his own boss and in charge of his own destiny Lost Vegas gives a small glimpse of that life that many of us 9 to 5'ers would gladly trade in our mini-vans for. Mixing degeneracy and philosophical debates is not for the weak, and Pauly brings it every page with existentialist musings from chatting shop with his fellow overworked poker writers to the afternoon shift strippers who can't kick their adderall addictions. If you ever wanted a peak behind the Belliago fountains, Cirque du Soleil shows, and 5-star restaurants, here's your chance to see Vegas in a different light. You won't regret your purchase.
Aug 2, 2010Lost Vegas is not a tourist's guide to Las Vegas. The book's insights will not help you win the World Series of Poker. However, if you enjoy a good story and fact is stranger than fiction drama you will love Lost Vegas. As a gambler, I obviously enjoyed the setting. Further, McGuire relates with a unique lens the impact of Las Vegas on varied individuals from household names to those never to be seen again.
Aug 1, 2010I had been anxiously awaiting this book's publication since I first heard it was in the works a couple of years ago. I ordered my copy the day it was available on Lulu and I was ecstatic when it arrived the day before I left for a week-long Vegas vacation. It was the perfect reading companion for my most recent Las Vegas adventure. I didn't even mind having to sit for two hours in an idle plane destined for Vegas. This delay on the tarmac of JFK simply gave me more time to devour Pauly's perfect prose. At the risk of making this sound like a review of the latest Pixar Film, I found this book to be a delightful romp. I consider myself to be a connoisseur of Vegas lit and I don't think anyone has ever captured the essence of Vegas like Dr. Pauly has in Lost Vegas. Simply phenomenal stuff. I can't count the number of times I read a passage and said to myself, "Yes! That's the real Vegas!" At times, I became jealous of his ability to capture my own feelings about the city so eloquently.... More > He's accomplished what most cannot – describing Las Vegas in an original way without being trite or sounding like a delusional Vegas apologist. When you take the sum of all the bits of Vegas grit and sleaze Pauly so vividly illustrates, you get a volume that is indescribably beautiful. I wish I could read it again for the first time, but I'm sure repeat readings will be almost as satisfying as the first. It should sell well over eleventy billion copies. My only complaint is that I wish it could have been longer so that I'd have something to read poolside at the Golden Nugget – I gobbled up every last work just as my plane touched down at McCarran.< Less
Jul 31, 2010Hunter Thompson would love Paul McGuire's writing. Few writers match a stellar understanding of their subject with his uncanny ability to bring you along with them. You tag along as Pauly inhales the world of professional poker Los Vegas style.You will meet degenerates, gamblers, bar girls, drug dealers, writers, and hangers on as they live large in Vegas. Pauly brings us the truth of his experiences. This is a book that will explain a world in Vegas unseen by most. We always suspected this world existed and now we know. If this isn't the definitive description, it is close enough.
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- Paul McGuire (Standard Copyright License)
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- First Edition
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- Paul McGuire/Tao Pauly Media
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- May 18, 2011
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- English
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- 249
- Binding
- Perfect-bound Paperback
- Interior Ink
- Black & white
- Weight
- 0.95 lbs.
- Dimensions (inches)
- 6 wide x 9 tall
- Product ID
- 15743602
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On the Ball: Brown staying at Middlebury
Middlebury College men's basketball coach on Sunday confirmed that he will be saying at his position in Middlebury, where he has built the Panthers into a NESCAC and NCAA Division III power in the the past several years.Much speculation in recent days has focused on Brown as a candidate for the University of Vermont men's basketball job, which was opened when incumbent Mike Lonergan recently left for George Washington.But Brown said in in email on Sunday that he will return to a program that has seen increasing success in recent years, including a NESCAC title and four straight NCAA Division III appearances. This winter, the Panthers reached the NCAA final four. Brown wrote: "I am not involved with the UVM search. I am very happy coaching at Middlebury."A follow-up article is planned for the Independent's Thursday print edition.

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August 23, 2011
MLS announces fixture dates for 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs9 Aug, 2011
Major League Soccer announced dates for this season's MLS Cup Playoff matches, culminating in MLS Cup 2011 on Sunday, Nov. 20 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
The road to the League's 16th championship consists of 13 total games, with a break for FIFA fixture dates (Nov. 11 & 15) between the conference championships and MLS Cup. The broadcast schedule and kickoff times for playoff games will be announced at a later date.
Ten teams will qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs upon the conclusion of the regular season on Sunday, Oct. 23. The top three teams in each conference will enter as automatic qualifiers and the next four teams, regardless of conference, will enter the Wild Card Games.
To see the current playoff standings and full qualification procedures, click here.
The 2011 MLS Cup Playoff schedule
(prospective teams listed as if the season ended today, but in reality, 11 weeks remain in the regular season) is as follows:
Wild Card Games – hosted by higher seed; single elimination
(Currently Chivas USA at Colorado Rapids and Sporting Kansas City at Real Salt Lake)
Wed., Oct. 26
Thurs., Oct. 27
Conference Semifinals, First Leg – hosted by lower seed
(Currently LA Galaxy at lowest remaining wild card; Columbus Crew at other remaining wild card; FC Dallas at Seattle Sounders; and Philadelphia Union at New York Red Bulls)
Sat., Oct. 29
Sat., Oct. 29
Sun., Oct. 30
Sun., Oct. 30
Conference Semifinals, Second Leg –hosted by higher seed; winner by aggregate goals
(Currently lowest wild card at LA Galaxy; other remaining wild card team at Columbus Crew; Seattle Sounders at FC Dallas; and New York Red Bulls at Philadelphia Union)
Wed., Nov. 2
Wed., Nov. 2
Thurs., Nov. 3
Thurs., Nov. 3
Conference Championships – hosted by higher seed; single elimination
Sat., Nov. 5
Sun., Nov. 6
NOTE: A break occurs here due to FIFA fixtures on Nov. 11 &15.
MLS Cup 2011 – at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.; single-game final
Sun., Nov. 20
NOTE: No team will be scheduled to play on Thursday and Saturday of a given week.
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- "'He's got lots 'o rats and some brandy fer the journey,' said Hagrid in a muffled voice. 'An' I've packed his teddy bear in case he gets lonely.' From inside the crate came ripping noises that sounded to Harry as though the teddy was having his head torn off."
- —Norbert(a)'s teddy bear suffers a grim fate[src]
A teddy bear is a stuffed toy that is played with by Muggle and wizarding children alike, shaped roughly in the form of a bear. It is unknown whether wizard-owned teddy bears have magical properties which Muggle-owned ones do not.
A kiosk in London, England sold teddy bears dressed as British policemen and members of the Queen's Guard, along with other British-themed merchandise for tourists, during the late 1990s.[1]
Known owners
Two weeks after Norberta, a Norwegian Ridgeback dragon, hatched in 1992, she grew so large that her keeper, Rubeus Hagrid, was forced to ship her off to the Romanian Dragon Sanctuary. Fearing that she would be lonely on the way there, Hagrid put her teddy bear inside the crate, but she quickly tore it to shreds.[2]
Ron Weasley
At the age of three, Ron Weasley had his teddy bear turned into a "dirty great spider" by his older brother Fred, because he broke Fred's toy broomstick. This event triggered Ron's fear of spiders.[3]
Harry Potter
When Harry was an infant he owned a teddy bear at Godric's Hollow.
Behind the scenes
- Fred was two years older than Ron, meaning he would have been five years old when he transformed Ron's teddy bear. Children that young typically have no control over their magic, thus Fred probably performed magic unintentionally, though it is possible that he took the wand of one of his parents or older brothers to perform the spell.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (Appears in flashback(s))
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Appears in flashback(s))
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Notes and references
- ↑ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley
- ↑ Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 14
- ↑ Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 9


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When deploying to WebLogic, some developers report problems with the framework locating resources, especially with Velocity. For more about WebLogic and Velocity, see the Velocity website.
To deploy to WebLogic, the common approach is to create and deploy an unexpanded WAR to the WebLogic deployment directory. With WL 8.x, the deployment directory is typically at
struts-velocity.properties Configuration File
struts.properties file (usually kept in the
WEB-INF/classes directory), add an entry that specifies a Velocity configuation file.
struts.velocity.configfile = struts-velocity.properties
struts.properties file.
velocity.properties file that is the the SAF
struts-velocity.properties file, find he section titled "
T E M P L A T E L O A D E R S", and change this section as so:
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When using mentioned plugin in Weblogic 11g you can get NullPointerException within Struts 2. To solve the problem you must enable the "Archived Real Path" global property in Weblogic admin console > configuration > Web Applications. It's because JasperReportsResult determines the report directory base on servletContext.getRealPath(finalLocation).
When you deployed an application that base on the Convention Plugin and you get an error messages that says:
There is no Action mapped for namespace / and action name xxxxxx
create struts.properties file in WEB-INF/classes folder (in the expanded application's folder or in the source code) with below statements:
#struts convention property modifications for Weblogic struts.convention.action.includeJars=.*?/yourwebapp.*?jar(!/)? struts.convention.action.fileProtocols=jar,zip
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Professional Noob
jeffdonahue - 500 days
Trent - 150 days
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Roads were made for journeys...
Unfortunate Miles
Trent - keeping your streak alive after that ultra was an act of pure idiocy and pain!
I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
My stupid little mobile-friendly treadmill calculator
Chicago RnR 1/2 Marathon
Books I Have Read
Last Race: Portland Maine Half Marathon October 5 2014
I fly.
Bring it on.
Thanks guys!
And great job Jeff & Trent!
I'm hoping that this week and next week are VERY heavy weeks for me with tons of mileage (or about 50 miles each week) because the week after that will be super light (we'll be in Disney). Also, I know it's not for a few weeks, but I'm not going to have computer access for the week in Disney so don't kick me out of the group - I'll be running, just not logging my runs until we get back.
Good job getting to those milestones - those are nice accomplishments.
Last week was a 35 mile week for me. All were easy except for a 10 mile run with four middle miles at tempo pace and a 5 X 1K workout averaging four seconds slower than goal 5K pace. This week is a cutback week. Saturday (5/16) I have a 5K race, and I hope to break 20 minutes.
Downtown Disney is a nice run to place.
Yes. And you can run around the lake and some of the resorts. Sadly, it is hard to get much distance there, but you can reasonably get 5 or so miles. Here are a couple runs I did around DD:
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Reality TV star and Poison frontman Bret Michaels remains under 24-hour surveillance in a hospital intensive care unit following his massive brain hemorrhage, according to a message cross-posted on his official Facebook page and fan website.
The message, originally posted Sunday afternoon, said tests this week will help locate the source of the bleeding and that "an official medical report" would then be published on Bretmichaels.com
"Once again we can't thank everyone enough for all the well wishes and prayers being sent Bret's way!" the message read. "Please remember Bret is, and always has been, a fighter and survivor and is under the best medical care possible."
Michaels, who recently underwent emergency surgery to remove his appendix, suffered an "excruciating headache" Thursday and was rushed to a hospital where it was discovered he was bleeding at the base of his brain, his publicist, Joann Mignano, confirmed to People.
A note posted to Michaels' Facebook page on Saturday read: "There are several incorrect reports on Bret's condition. Bret remains in critical condition at an undisclosed location. Further tests are being ran and information will be updated in the coming days."
Michaels, 47, had to cancel tour dates after undergoing appendectomy surgery on April 12 in Texas. People reported that it is unclear if that procedure -- or his diabetes -- had anything to do with the hemorrhage.
The "Rock of Love" reality star who has been competing on NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice" this season, seemed to be recovering well from the surgery at a rehab facility that specializes in diabetics.
Donald Trump, who hosts "Apprentice," offered his best wishes to Michaels, TMZ reported.
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The Lipscomb Lady Bisons and host USC Upstate went through 10 lead changes and eight ties. In the end USC Upstate prevailed 77-70 Monday night at the Hodge Center in Spartanburg, S.C.. The game was televised on CSS.
The Lady Bisons led 38-35 at the half, overcoming a nine-point lead by USC Upstate. The Lady Bisons extended the lead to 42-35 one minute into the second half.
The key for USC Upstate was center Chelsea McMillan, the preseason Atlantic Sun Player of the Year. She finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds, both game highs. She scored 18 of her points in the second half and 11 of her rebounds. It was her ninth double-double of the season.
Lipscomb guard Jenna Bartsokas scored 23, tying with McMillan for the game high. It the sixth time this season Bartsokas has scored 20 or more points.
Guard Anna Bowers scored 18 points and led the Lady Bisons in rebounds with seven. Forward Hannah Phillips added 10 points.
The Lady Bisons shot 41 percent from the field and 41 percent from 3-point range. The Lady Bisons held USC Upstate to 35 percent shooting from the field and 32 percent from the 3-point arc.
USC Upstate dominated on the boards holding a 52-37 advantage.
The Lady Bisons have lost five straight games, falling to 7-12 overall, 4-6 in the A-Sun.
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So it looks like we may have a prohibitive favorite going into Augusta! Nevermind that Phil Mickelson already has three green jackets, his play this past week in Houston says he is primed to go for his fourth.
As I watched Phil's dominance over the weekend (what would you call 63-65?), I couldn't help but notice that when Phil's putter is on, he's virtually unstoppable. Yes, he has a ton of talent and can execute virtually any shot, but you don't shoot those low numbers, and tie the course record and set a new tournamnet record, without being 100 percent confident in your putter. And of course, to score well, you need to putt well, at every level.
And the thing about putting is - anyone can do it! You may never smash a 340 yard drive like Bubba Watson or hit a Phil Mickelson flop shot to an inch of the hole, but anyone that can stand up has the ability to sink a ten foot putt. So what I find so intriguing (and frustrating as an instructor) is that so many players, despite the fact that 40 percent of your score is made on the green, spend the least amount of time and money considering this vital piece of equipment.
Virtually every Tour player is fit to their putter. But almost no amateur players do that! The average height of a PGA Tour player today is 6' and he uses a 33.5 inch putter on average. You guys are using a 35 inch putter on average because that is the "standard" putter. A properly fit putter will allow you to set up with your hips over your ankles, your hands under your shoulders with a little bend in the elbows and your eyes over the ball. And unless you're 6'2" or more, then your 35 inch putter will not allow you to set up correctly and will not give you the best chance to make a good stroke. And just cutting down your putter will not work because it will then be too light. The head weight must increase as the club gets shorter to keep the swing weight in balance. The answer then is a custom fit putter.
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Once a player is put in a proper set up with a putter that fits, the stroke will improve without much work or over thinking. On the other hand all the instruction in the world will not help if the putter won't let you make a good stoke because it does not fit.
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Meteoric wrote:Here are the pieces of the induction step:
- 1+2+...+k = k(k+1)/2 [TRUE BECAUSE: assumption AKA premise]
- 1+2+...+k+(k+1) = k(k+1)/2 + (k+1) [TRUE BECAUSE: add (k+1) to both sides of #1]
- k(k+1)/2 + (k+1) = (k+1)(k+2)/2 [TRUE BECAUSE: do some algebra]
- 1+2+...+k+(k+1) = (k+1)(k+2)/2 [TRUE BECAUSE: transitivity on #2 and #3]
As you can see, step 1 is an assumption, but the others are deduced with ordinary rules of math. Step 3 could be written out as multiple steps to show your work, if you prefer.
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By burdastyle
New York, New Yo...
It's hot out there and all we can think of is sitting on a beach, a pool, a lake, just something to cool of our overheated minds and bodies. If vacation is still to come or you still have a week to wait till you can visit your friends at the lake house, spend the time dreaming about it, while making the hottest bathing suit around this season.
This wonderful two piece suits most body types, due to its forgiving shape.
Material Notes
Elastic, Spandex
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Mar 22, 2011, 06.52 AMby lime-blue
I love this pattern. As a lot of you are saying, it is a great design for most figure types including those of us with extra curvy and bumpy bits. Anna is beautiful as we all are in our own ways. I do agree with some of you though, who pointed out that she doesn't really illustrate the selling point of the design of being flattering to a curvy figure. Also I personally feel the suit doesn't really fit Anna properly, and may not be the most flattering style for this youthful athletic type figure. I think for someone with her figure maybe the rouching could be more concentrated around the bust and less through the middle. I'm thinking of having a go at this one, but I would like to try making it into a one-piece.
Jul 26, 2010, 03.44 PMby ldance102
Can someone tell me how much fabric I need to purchase? I don't want to buy the pattern until I have the perfect fabric, but can't find how much I need. I am small – maybe 32 or 34. Thanks!
Jul 17, 2010, 03.02 PMby ritualbath
Ok I need some help! I made this swimsuit and I love it, however… I am a size 18 and a DD so needless to say I adjusted the size a bit and crossed the straps in back for more support. It's incredibly cute on a curvy girl but the top gets a bit floppy, as in the slightest rub when wet or dunked under water and HELLO Ladies! Any suggestions on how to keep the top up just to cover the girls would be great, breast pads, stays anything, it looks so cute I want to wear it but with a toddler and frisky husband I need some more support.
May 20, 2010, 05.42 PMby amywashere
i am thinking about making this for a friend of mine and am trying to figure out what the budget would be. What is the yardage called for for this pattern for the fabric as well as any lining called for and the notions, like elastic?
Apr 12, 2010, 10.40 PMby blueeyes67
i am very skinny as well, and she could be naturally that way like me (but i am 13) but also it is nice to have a more realistic person modeling because its not a good role model for young women to look up to, you know?
Apr 9, 2010, 11.18 PMby lilamarshall
I love the swimsuit, and the model is beautiful. I think that women's different shapes make life interesting; if everyone looked the same, it would be very difficult to be different and unique. Also, I think picking a thinner model is a way of showing the slimmer builds of women how the suit will look on them, because ruching is generally accepted as being flattering for bigger, bustier women. :)
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Apr 9, 2010, 11.21 PMby lilamarshall
I might try this with a suit bottom without a ruffle, just for personal preference…
Mar 23, 2010, 11.40 PMby Dani Restercher
If i met this model on the street I would be jealous of her good looks… maybe thats why people are saying so many nasty things about her, she's stunning!
Feb 1, 2010, 12.39 AMby bookworm37
I just bought this pattern and I'm a little confused about how much fabric to purchase for it? Should 4 yards do it for an size 10 USA?
Dec 21, 2009, 05.23 AMby misahpea
I was wondering — was this pattern made for 2-way stretch fabric, or 4-way? or are they interchangeable?
Nov 25, 2009, 10.35 AMby miffa29
Hi all, I've just made this swimsuit, and while it is gorgeous, I noticed a couple of flaws in the pattern – such as the bottom back appearing on the pattern twice, once masquerading as the bottom front. I just altered it to fit properly, but I would suggest posting the correct piece for future downloaders. Otherwise keep up the good work! I'll post my pics soon to show a pear shaped body in these!
Oct 10, 2009, 07.56 PMby laur0sie
I actually think this suit might look better on a fuller, more curvy figure. The model's slim body is hidden under all of the fabric, which is odd because ruching usually flatters and enhances MY small waist. I'm about the same build as the model, and a little apprehensive about trying this pattern.
Oct 6, 2009, 11.43 AMby misssylver
Well if the lovely model wearing it can look good being so slim then I can to with all my cellulite and Marilyn Monroe figure.
Aug 30, 2009, 07.46 PMby humanbrains
Hey, i bought this pattern and the instructions file has a big black box over every page so that it is unreadable. Did anyone else have this problem? Its never happened to me with a burdastyle file before… help!
Aug 26, 2009, 09.25 AMby wasklywabbit
HOT HOT HOT! I won't be in it for long… hubby will chew it off with his teeth! Well done BS – best pattern you've had on here for a while.
Aug 17, 2009, 04.13 PMby chelseasmith
I dont like this pattern, and (shock!) it has nothing to do with the model. I just think that it looks WAY too much like a Sailor Moon costume. I'm not kidding, add a pair of arm length gloves and change the colour, and you are on your way to fighting evil. I like the bottoms, with the rufflie skirt, very sexy, but I just cant for the life of me take the entire ensemble seriously. I would however like to see it on some different body types, since it's main selling point seemed to be that it was perfect for that.
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Aug 19, 2009, 07.58 AMby safemme
OMG! Now that you mention it, it does remind me of Sailor Moon! I still really like it though! (:
Dec 19, 2009, 03.44 AMby kimiquious
Haha it is too funny that you mentioned that, my friends and I are actually planning on going as the sailor scouts next year for Halloween, and that's the main reason I was looking into this pattern.
Aug 15, 2009, 01.17 PMby sewverytall
I think this is a cute suit. I also think it's difficult to tell how the bust area will work for women with even a small bossom, thus the comments about the model's figure being so 12-year-oldish. The fourth photo in the left column, showing a closeup of the front top definitely shows there could be a problem, since the suit gapes out…a guy could look right down the front. So how's this suit going to work for someone who wears even a B cup, let alone bigger like a DD cup. I personally would also like to see how this suit works on someone with a bust bigger than AAA before I bought the pattern, and a more average size model with at least a B cup would show that…and give the women with DD bossoms a bit more of a clue. Women who are AAAs already know they won't have any problems with the way this suit is made, and that the ruching will add a little extra fullness to help their tininess. Models who are in the middle sizewise just give more of us a better idea how that critical area will work.
Aug 13, 2009, 04.39 PMby victors
Its cute, reminds me of ice skater outfits. She looks lovely in it.
Aug 13, 2009, 12.30 AMby shela
Lovely, has a vintage feel to it.
Aug 12, 2009, 02.41 PMby malves01
So couture, a bathing suit my daughters would wear, very nice!!!
Aug 12, 2009, 08.45 AMby klbell
This is gorgeous and would make a perfect stage costume for myself and my twin sister. 2 slim, flat chested, real 31 year old women!
Thank you! Can't wait to make it!www.twinandtonic.com
Aug 12, 2009, 08.18 AMby safemme
Oh my gosh – I feel like I am back in high school again! What is wrong with all of you people? Aren't we here to discuss the pattern?? Why then is all the attention on Anna??? She's absolutely lovely, and yes, she happens to also thin! Is that a crime? It seems like Burda can never make you happy! They put on thin models, everyone screams for curvier women. They give you Alden as the plus size representative, and everyone screams she's not curvy enough! Why can't we just learn to love and accept everyone, no matter their dress size? This is a gorgeous pattern and I'm half-tempted to buy it except I live in a country where pool lounging is almost unheard of! Burda Style Team, you've done an awesome job – it's absolutely stunning! Anna, I love seeing you modeling – you have such a distinctive face, very gorgeous! And Alden, I'd love to see you modeling something again!
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Mar 23, 2010, 11.37 PMby Dani Restercher
Aug 12, 2009, 04.20 AMby starrys
I just feel like saying, ruched swimsuit tops too incredibly flattering on curvier girls. I have difficulties trying on normal swimsuit with how it makes my stomach look. But the ruching makes such a difference. The only thing I'm worrying about is the bust. How would one make it more supportive for those of us who are bigger in the chest as well?
Aug 12, 2009, 03.29 AMby cindifairy4
How would this look on someone with an unfashionable figure? Being slender is all well and good, but not all of us can achieve it. I want to know how it looks on an hourglass with a tummy, because that's what I have. I would widen the straps and lengthen the ruffles for my own sensibilities, of course, but how would all that ruffling look on someone with curves she doesn't need emphasized?
Aug 12, 2009, 02.18 AMby noodlechop
For all the nay sayers this should actually be a very flattering style for us with a little extra girth, gathering sucks you in at the right places and flatters a bigger tummy, and bottoms with detail that flare out at the sides will help to hide saddlebags and bottoms.
I'm going to buy it and make it up with the swimwear machines at College, perfect timing, my spring is just around the corner.
Aug 12, 2009, 01.27 AMby chanticlaire701
Um, this model IS a "real" woman, this is no mannequin or dress form. Why do you ladies have to insult this woman because you have a different body from her? And since when do women have to have breasts and hips to be a "real woman". WOMEN come in all different shapes and sizes and it's insulting to constantly hear other women saying how skinny girls aren't real women. She is a beautiful model and looks fabulous in the suit. I would not have thought this style of bathing suit could look good on me but because my body is nearly identical to hers, I think I can work it now. I also think it would look beautiful on a curvy girl. Thank you Burda Style for making this super cool pattern and showing it on a beautiful woman.
Aug 12, 2009, 12.02 AMby lebaron
I absolutely love this swimsuit! I made the Alison swimsuit earlier this summer and have enough fabric left for this…I can't wait!!! And for my opinion…I love the pictures and am happy she is flat chested because so am I so I know it will work! Yippee!
Aug 11, 2009, 11.24 PMby cre8tivone
This is cute but it's just a "look at'' swim suit. I couldn't see myself going in the water with it. Personally, I like to show more skin! lol I agree with a comment someone made on here, some people will worry about looking heavier because of the bunching up of the material. Cute, though.
Aug 11, 2009, 10.04 PMby fromvenuswithlove
awesome….I was looking for this kind of bathing suit pattern for ages but then i cracked it an brought an esther williams one…..for those of you wondering if it'll make you look fat check out http://esther-williams.com/proddetail.php?prod=Classic_Sheath It comes in plus sizes too – I can't seem to find it now but I've definitly seen plus size girls in something similar on a 50s style clothing site somewhere, and it looked hot.
Aug 11, 2009, 09.53 PMby jaimesews
My first instinct is I LOVE IT!! I made myself 2 swimsuits (one was Burda's Allison) this summer and while I probably won't make another one for this season, I'll definitely download and keep for next year. However, I have some of the same concerns as others…what will this look like on different shapes and sizes. Look forward to other users posting their creations…
Aug 11, 2009, 09.36 PMby fr8rain
I think the model is unrealistic. Very few women weigh 85 lbs. with no boobs, no butt and no waist. I also think that all the ruching will add the appearance of unneeded and unwanted lbs. for a lot of people. In my opinion it's way too busy.
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Aug 11, 2009, 10.22 PMby ringqueen8
Would you get over her weight allready? She's not unnaturaly skinny, its just the way she is built. Have you thought that maybe she is very athletic? I didn't have any curves until my local sports went under.
my grad dress had the exact same style as the top and i was 130lbs and looked absolutly amazing in it, it was a slightly darker bronze colour.
If anyone is worried about how their size will look in it, you could allways go for a darker, more matte fabric.
Aug 12, 2009, 09.19 AMby kittynoir-1
Well, I have a similar figure to Anna, as does one of my sisters,on the other hand my other sister is a size 18 (uk dress size) and I consider us of equal beauty for our individual qualities. I also have many slim friends of a similar build.
So on what grounds do you base your judgments?
Maybe we should all learn to be happy with ourselves and learn to accept others.
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The ROBOTC Curriculum contains quizzes to help assess what students have learned, or for that matter, what they haven't learned. However, as we discussed in a previous blog post, one of the great things about teaching ROBOTC is the ability to differentiate instruction to your students. This can present some issues when it comes to assessment. If a student is progressing quickly through the curriculum, he/she cannot have more assessments than another student. Students all have to be assessed equally. This then begs the question of how you can have the students move through the curriculum at different rates while still assessing them equally.
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Unsatisfactory – No Pseudocode included.
Satisfactory – Pseudocode is included but it does not display a logical plan to solve the mission.
Good – Pseudocode is included and it displays some logical thinking and something of a plan to solve the mission.
Exemplary – Pseudocode displays a logical plan to solve the mission. The plan is well thought out and clear.
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Unsatisfactory – Less than 70% of the mission is completed.
Satisfactory – Between 70 and 80% of the mission is completed.
Good – Between 80-90% of the mission is completed.
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Since it doesn't look like the Frontier Files Online diaries are going to ever get working again, I'll start doing public Q&A here. I'll mention it in the next weekly update, but anyone that isn't too paranoid about this being a spoof can go ahead and ask questions immediately.
John Carmack
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Space Walker
Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:42 am
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Location: Cider country, England.
Cool, nice to be able to pick your brains Mr Carmack. I would like to know when you forsee being able to do untethered flights? It appears to me that the safety issues have been taken seriously enough.
It was like that when I found it. Honest.
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Location: Kapellen, Antwerp, Belgium, Europe, Planet Earth, the Milky Way Galaxy
Hey just to make sure you'll believe Mr. Carmack it's deffinatly him, I've checked it, his IP address is from idsoftware.com.
So please no alligations about him beeing an impostor etc.
Btw, Nice to have you here Mr. Carmack
Heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible. - Lord Kelvin, 1892
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Welcome, John. Thanks for all the great and interesting reports.
Keep up the good work.
Fly high and fast and free!
And my best to Widget.
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CEO, Creativity, Inc.
author of THE HUNDRED ACRE SPACESHIP
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just to follow those comments, id like to voice my appreciation, well done! look forward to hearing your answers and comments here!
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awesome, great to have you here! my question: following a 120 sec burn waivier (assuming you get it), how high will that allow you to fly the Black Armadillo or the test vehicle?
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Location: Switzerland
First of all, let me start by thanking you for the openness with which you carry out your project. The weekly updates seem to really spark interest and enthousiasm in a large group of people and give a realistic picture of the problems you run into. This is a real treat compared to other companies/teams only giving out a flashy press-release when a certain "milestone" has been reached. Beside that, it's of course also a lot of fun to look at videos of crashing vehicles! Seriously though, this is inspirational stuff.
I had an idea that could possibly allow you to fly a bit higher with your current vehicles. Your vehicles are aerodynamically unstable and as we've all been able to read, parachute descents are out of the question because of drift-issues. Have you considered deploying only a drogue chute on descent to keep the vehicle in the right orientation and then throttle up only at a certain (low) altitude, ending the flight in the normal "powered landing mode" (possibly after releasing the drogue)? I bring this up, because a short while ago you mentioned that you need quite a bit of throttle on descent to have enough control authority for the powered landings. This burns up quite a bit of fuel, making the maximum reachable altitude lower.
I just saw that in the December 20, 2003 update you said that you are planning to have this system on the 1600 gallon vehicle for emergency use only, but that vehicle supposedly is already aerodynamically stable on descent, because of its low CG. The current (tube and 850 gallon) vehicles aren't. Is this something to consider for those as well, but then as a part of the standard flight-plan? It should be relatively simple (as a skydiver, I know that drogues are easy to pack!) and drift shouldn't be an issue, because you will probably still have a large descent velocity.
Anyway, good luck with further testing! Hope you can produce another cool video of a boosted launch this week.
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Mr. Carmack,
It's great to see your here. I have enjoyed reading your posts on sci.space.policy for awhile now. Also, you actually emailed me regarding a suggestion I once sent about a possible source for a peroxide distiller, when I had never expected a reply. Armadillo Aerospace is the human face of the X-Prize competition, I think all would agree.
I have a question that has interested me. Since you seem to be looking launch sites other then WSMR, are you opposed to going back to the chutes and crushable nose-cone idea again? In theory, if you do this, it would require a smaller fuel tank and less problems with landing supports.
-Jonathon Grimes
(addendum: In retrospect my question is somewhat similar to Webkabouter. Sorry)
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It's been great following your updates on your site, and your posts to sci.space.policy, and the ERPS forum. Questions:
1. Will you be attending the June 21st launch of SS1?
2. Assuming your still only able to spend a couple of days a week working on your vehicle & engines, when do you envision the effort becoming a more full-time operation?
3. What's the chances of a webcam being put in your workshop?
4. Will there be a 2004 widget animation?
5. Given the wind issues with one of your last tests, what do you estimate your weather window (wind, temp, humid, etc...)will be for flights?
6. Instead of a monkey, will you be flying an Armadillo on one of your early test flights, or do you think PETA will give you trouble?
7. What size engine is planned for the sub-orbital vehicle?
8. Will you be testing a liquid catalyst engine this year?
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John - I live in the DFW area. Any chance you would ever open up one of your test hops to visitors?
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untethered hops:
We are doing a boosted hop of the streamlined vehicle tonight, if the weather holds.
how high with 120 second burn waiver:
10,000' - 20,000' depending on various things.
using a drogue for descent:
All of the vehicles should be stable falling base first, so eventually we intend to turn the engines completely off for descent, with only occasional pulses to keep the catalyst packs hot before powering up for landing. We won't be able to test this at all until we are flying with the burn time waiver, because it will probably take several seconds of stabilized descent before there is enough speed to keep it pointing straight.
launch sites other that WSMR:
Until the environmental work is done by the spaceports, we can't use any of them. It may be possible to use parachutes in other places, but you do need a really large downwind recovery area. The regulators really like the limited footprint of the powered landing.
ss1 launch:
I'm not going, but I wish them luck. I'm not big on travel or crowds if I can avoid it, and I don't get much of a thrill from "being there".
full time:
I still have enough interesting stuff to do at Id that I'm not likely to go full time at Armadillo in the near future, but if Burt crashes, I might temporarily spend more time on it this year.
Not likely.
widget anim:
weather window:
Don't know yet. With a symetric vehicle, we should be able to fly in high winds.
test animals:
Russ will probably be the first biological test subject.
engine size:
A single man suborbital vehicle of our design needs about a 20,000 lbf engine. A three man vehicle needs about a 40,000 lbf engine.
liquid catalyst:
It is low priority work, but we will be doing some more small tests within a few weeks.
visitors at the shop:
Not likely, we like to stay pretty focused on the work.
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wow, fast response, thanks! we all look foward to watching the movies of your hop next update, good luck. personally i think the armadillo design is the best in terms of actual commercial potential. i'll kick off the second round of questions (they'll never stop ): after you perfect the vehicle and software, i'd imagine you'll be able to fly several times a day, and pinpoint your landing within a couple feet of a target, is that true or am i being overly optimistic?
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Hi, John! Thanks for all the updates.
Q: Big question: What's the timeline for the Black Armadllo, the Big Kahuna, the extra-terrestrial? How long till we start seeing "boosted hops" into vaccuum, assuming no big setbacks?
Q: Once you get this spacecraft mass-produced (at least partially), how cheaply can you make them?
Q: How much do you expect each flight to cost, minimum?
Q: After you go extra-terrestrial, what's the next step?
Q: How long do you think it'll take you to get to orbit?
Q: How many Gs do you estimate the astronauts will undergo?
"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return."
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Location: LI/NY - currently
Looks like all the good questions were already asked.
Any thoughts of using fuels other than hydrogen peroxide in the future? I had thought that you couldn't make orbit with the hydrogen peroxide but found out here recently that I was wrong so I guess different fuels aren't an issue but I'm still curious.
By the look of the videos you guys are pretty much alone in the factory complex when you've been doing your tethered flights but I really wonder what you neighbors think of those.
Although I know it's a delusional pipe dream but have you guys done any work on the 1600 gallon tank vehicle?
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The test flight went perfectly, so I did a mid-week update:
More answers:
Flight rate:
With no parts separated or consumed, the vehicle should be able to be immediately filled up and flow again. A one hour turn around time is certainly possible.
Big vehicle timescale:
The big vehicle may do a repeat of the small vehicle test flight next week, and we may do waivered flights next month, but we don't have a firm schedule for putting a big engine in it or getting our launch license. Much depends on how SS1 does next week.
The raw propellant cost to ride our big vehicle to 100 km will be well under $10,000, but operational costs and actually earning back some of the development expenses will probably have us looking at the $98k Space Adventures price as long as the market will bear it. With a change to a different engine combination, future vehicles should be able to get ride prices all the way down to $10k if the market is large enough to support high vehicle utilization.
The future:
I don't want to speculate too far ahead, but we certainly plan on working towards orbital capabilities.
G loads:
The vehicle sees 5 G's on reentry. Basically all suborbital vehicles will see this unless they spend a lot more energy (and take a lot more heat) to fly a lifting reentry with significant horizontal velocity.
Other propellants:
We constantly consider other propellants, but we think we are still doing the right thing.
Some of the guys from the Northrop-Grumman building across the parking lot come out and watch our tests on Saturdays. We had our very first complaint last Saturday -- a trucker had parked his truck on the other side of our fence for some sleep, and he was quite disturbed by the noise.
1600 gallon tank:
All our current stuff is designed to just bolt onto any tank from 450 gallons to 1600 gallons. The existing engine isn't big enough, but the propulsion modules will be interchangeable.
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Last season the Knicks were 1-1 versus the Phoenix Suns. Tonight, the reeling Knicks look to get back on track against Amar'e Stoudemire's old club at Madison Square Garden.
Here's what to watch for:
- Coming off a string of pathetic performances, Amar'e Stoudemire has to show up tonight. If he plays a poor offensive game again, the Knicks will likely drop their 4th straight game. The Knicks cannot solely rely on the banged up Carmelo Anthony to carry the offense for a second straight game. His 33 point performance was not enough to overcome Stoudemire's 22 minute 12 point performance on Monday versus Orlando. This team is built around their two superstars and does not have the depth right now to overcome the consistently poor play by one of them. As long as Stoudemire struggles, this team will be mediocre and inconsistent. I am going out on a limb here, I think Stoudemire will be very good tonight. I think Monday's performance was rock bottom and tonight he will get back on track and dominate.
- Which mediocre Suns shooter will kill the Knicks tonight? The Knicks love to make people's careers (credit to my uncle for that saying) and the Suns have plenty of candidates. Will Shannon Brown score 20? Jared Dudley 25? Will the Knicks let Robin Lopez go for 50? The Knicks perimeter defense sucked on Monday versus Orlando and if it sucks tonight I think the Knicks will lose. Defense hasn't been the Knicks problem this year but with the offensive struggles, this team does not have a great margin for error defensively.
- The Knicks must defend the pick and roll. The one thing the Knicks can't do offensively is run the pick and roll. The one thing the Suns do very well offensively is the pick and roll. Suns center Marcin Gortat is ranked 3rd in the NBA in points per possession on the pick and roll. Tonight, if the Knicks can slow down the Nash to Gortat connection, they'll have a good shot to hold the Suns in check defensively.
- Bill Walker is not playing. Mike Bibby and Steve Novak will probably see more minutes tonight because of Walker's absence.


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With more restraint than we're used to seeing from Marni, Consuelo Castiglioni tempered her lineup of prints in favor of solids and minimalist leather. That's not to say that this collection doesn't make any references to Marni's signature print play — in fact, it opens with graphic window-pane prints and finishes out with a few bolder floral coats and dresses; but the meat of this collection is a simpler side, punctuated with exaggerated proportions and a touch of leather. Voluminous, yes, but womanly shapes are not entirely lost — Castiglioni makes references to more feminine silhouettes with her takes on peplum, dressing with subtle fit-and-flare shapes and coats with ties at the waist. Right down to the streamlined clutches and minimalist ankle-strap heels, it's contemporary and coolly crafted, all with a dose — however restrained — of Marni's signature in a touch of jacquard, a flash of whimsical florals, and even a look finished in embellished shag as the show neared its finale.
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Hunger-relief nonprofit Feeding America needed a desktop operating system that would enable it to provide centralized PC management and support to more than 200 member food banks across the United States. The organization standardized on Windows 7 Enterprise and is using Swimage Encore from Intrinsic Technologies to rapidly deploy Windows 7 to locations throughout the country. By choosing Windows 7, Feeding America is maximizing user productivity in many ways, including PC speed and responsiveness; ease of navigation; faster and more relevant search; and improved Web browsing. The organization's choice of technology also provides an environment that can be effectively managed and supported through the use of features that streamline deployment, facilitate system management, increase security, and enhance troubleshooting.
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On Wednesday September 19th I hosted a really great live webcast in Chicago on Consumerization of IT, BYOD, and Employee Led Innovation. My two panelists, Steve Duncan from Trend Micro and Ron Hyde from Dell, and I had a fun round-table discussion on the issues facing organizations of all sizes. If you didn't get a chance to watch the live webcast, don't fret, you can watch the recorded version here.
You can also still participate in a Tweet Chat happening tomorrow Wednesday September 26th at 26, 2012 at 12PM CDT (1PM ET, 10AM PT) with host Ramon Ray (@RamonRay). The topic will be "Debunking 4 myths in consumerization of IT. More details can be found here.
I fielded several questions from the twitter and blogasphere before the live webcast. To close the loop on Q & A here are the questions and the responses. Thanks to all who participated!
1. How should companies think beyond the app (or the device) when developing Employee Led Innovation (ELI?) What is the role of the employee in ELI beyond the insatiable appetite for cool devices?
Steve Duncan: Companies have to take a holistic approach to ELI and not just create policies and technology frameworks for devices. It starts with creating a structured and continuous method for collecting ideas/initiatives and reacting to them. Every initiative needs to be answered by management such that employees remain motivated to participate. Some times that means identifying the right people to evaluate the merits of every idea or initiative. Once employees know that Management and IT are really listening and reacting, the initiatives will flow.
2. How do you establish and maintain a collaborative attitude between IT and the rest of the company?
Steve Duncan: It's the job of IT to create the environment that allows employees to innovate. That starts with developing and publishing boundaries for how technology can be used inside and outside of the company. It has to be backed up by providing a technology environment that lets employees to choose their applications and devices without risking loss of company data or breeching security. By providing security and provisioning support for employee initiatives, an environment of collaboration would be established.
Ron Hyde responds to both questions:
One way to ensure success would be to establish an ELI committee, made up of both end-users and IT staff. Ideally, this committee would be the 'voice of the company'. This purpose of this group would be to jointly collaborate on key corporate initiatives around mobility. The committee will consist of IT savvy end-users who are familiar with the mobile devices and software applications of the ELI. The IT department would provide folks that are focused on delivering and managing these mobile devices and apps. Together the end-users would outline objectives and the IT department could prepare for them. By working together, both sides can craft timelines, develop a budget, and muster resources. This would help set expectations on both sides. Ultimately the committee would introduce solutions that provide value to the corporate end-user and be effectively managed by IT.


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Actor Michael Madsen a.k.a. "Budd" will be signing a very limited number of swords for us on Saturday October 5th. Only 30 total pieces are available between two models.
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he will sign it with youre name if you ask . hes only signing 5 of the 1045 version all the rest will be wall hangers s steel.
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POTTSTOWN - A Cash 5 prize worth $325,000 is still unclaimed and could be lost forever if the winning ticketholder doesn't come forward by March 18.
According to a spokeswoman with the Pennsylvania Lottery, a ticket bearing the winning numbers 5-9-13-33-35 was sold at the Wawa store at 1500 High Street in Pottstown last year. Only one person had a ticket with all five numbers but they have not come forward to collect their prize yet.
If the prize is unclaimed by March 18, the money will be rolled into the fund that benefits older Pennsylvanians, according to the lottery spokeswoman.
If you are holding the winning Cash 5 ticket from March 18, 2012, you must fill out the information form on the back of the ticket and sign it, then file a claim at one of these lottery headquarters (http://www.palottery.state.pa.us/About-PA-Lottery/Footer/Contact-Us.aspx#Lottery Headquarters).
This is the second unclaimed Cash 5 ticket sold in the Pottstown area last year. A ticket sold at Cole's Tobacco on High Street worth $330,000 was never claimed, according to the Lottery. That ticket expired Jan. 27.