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Monday, December 31, 2007
Don't Forget! I Need Lacy Wedding Ideas!
I'm just asking you to keep an eye out for something that would look nice on a short, medium-weight currently red-headed woman who will be 50 at her wedding (I hate to admit that). I was thinking of wearing a lacy cardigan or jacket over a silk dress (the dress will be picked to go with the lace item). I would consider a shrug or maybe a shawl. The wedding will either be in the spring or the fall, and as far as we know will be outdoors (I would not survive an outdoor wedding in Texas).* So think not-too-hot, not-too-cold.
If you see anything on the web or Ravelry, post a comment on this post or The original blog post and I will be grateful! Thanks!
*Lee gets a vote in all these decisions, so I don't know exactly what we are doing until we get around to deciding.
Still Here, with Shag!
Shag Scarf
Originally uploaded by sunasak
Yesterday we drove to Lee's dad's farm (as referred to above), and I got to give him the house socks I made for him. He was SO pleased. He put on the blue ones and did not take them off. They looked great. He said they made his feet feel springy and warm. It is so wonderful to give a gift that is so well appreciated. I finished the shag scarf while we watched football, and started another one, the Brooklyn Tweed striped one, just for fun. I'm not sure why I am on a scarf kick, but it could be worse!
Here's the link to the PDF of the Shag pattern, again, in case you want to run off and make one:
Of course, the cardigan is moving along, but it is not very exciting to show photos of pieces of a stockinette item made in pieces. They are all curled up and icky looking, though they feel GOOD. I finished the left front and am moving along on the right front now. It's a pleasure to work with the Ultra Alpaca, and it makes me happy to see Lee eagerly anticipating wearing it.
More tomorrow I hope!
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Making Progress
Slightly Interesting School Colors Socks
Originally uploaded by sunasak
I made good progress yesterday in knitting, and managed to finish the acres and acres of stockinette that constitutes the back of the cardigan, plus two pocket liners. It's off to knit the fronts now!
It probably was not brilliant of me to go to the LYS while they are having their inventory reduction sale...hard to resist getting yarn! But I didn't get too much. I just got two skeins of Noro Iroha in black to use with all my leftover Kureyon or Silk Garden (can't decide) for one of those extra-popular Brooklyn Tweed Noro scarves. Why? I need a plain ole workaday scarf and only have fancy ones and that big one with the pattern in the sidebar (which did keep cold wind off me yesterday!). I also got three balls of Mili Colori, which is a single ply random-striping yarn I just love to look at, to make a second Shag scarf as a gift for someone. I just enjoy doing it! All that was less than $30, so not too bad.
I needed to see other humans anyway, so it was nice to hang out with the friendly yarn shop patrons and chat a while. Mostly I bragged about my son's Christmas gift, which was a really touching plaque thanking me for being a good mom to him...this from the easiest child to parent on the face of the earth--but I sure appreciated it.
Not much knitting in the evening, because we went to see Juno, an excellent movie that was perfect for a family with teens. The vocabulary was dead on accurate--and the subject matter really good.
That's it for today. I hope to have some cardigan photos tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Gifts Received and Revealed
Slightly Interesting School Color Socks from the side
Originally uploaded by sunasak
Yay, I can finally show you the socks I made for my fiance for Christmas (though I am sure he saw them in my knitting bag). I call them the Slightly Interesting School Color Socks on Ravelry, because they are the colors of St. Edward's University, and I just couldn't knit them plain, so I made them slant in the center. What looks like a seam down the side is where I increased every other row.
On the second picture you can see that I did a centered double decrease (my new fave stitch) in the middle, which makes a sort of strange, yet pleasing effect. The socks have a solid blue cuff because I was worried that I would not be able to get full socks out of the skein. I probably could have, but I like the cuff.
There's a string showing, because I didn't weave in the top end--I wanted to be sure Lee was OK with the length, so I thought I might be needing to take off the cuff and add some of the remaining body yarn to lengthen them. HE liked them as is. The yarn is Hill Country Yarns Instant Gratification Sock Yarn, which is sport or DK weight. I knit the socks at 55 stitches around, which yes, is a weird number. Lee liked the fit (a little tight). I was happy that I figured out how to make my favorite toe-up flapped heel with 25 stitches. Go me. And the short rows look marvy.
My other gifts were all received with great gusto. My older son wants the Half Pipe hat blocked a bit, because the top seems a little pointy. Lucha Libre went over extremely well, as one can see. And all the relatives I sent gifts to in North Carolina raved about them as well. All in all, my holiday knitting was a success. Maybe I will do more next year!
I am into the third ball of blue Ultra Alpaca on Lee's cardigan, and I held it up to him--what a relief that the width seems good and he liked how long it was from armhole down. I hope to finish the back today. It is a LOT of knitting, but I only have a couple more inches of back, which goes faster after the armhole decreases. Every so often I knit another unit onto the Shag Scarf. It's a reward!
Happy knitting to all!
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Weekend Knitting
Shag scarf
Originally uploaded by sunasak
I'm still going to work on the cardigan, plug away on Juno Regina when I get tired of stockinette, and work on my sock when I need some tiny knitting to work on. Lots of fun to distract me from interviews!
Happy holiday knitting!
Saturday, December 22, 2007
I Took a Road Trip
Bo Peep's Not Just for Socks Yarn
Originally uploaded by sunasak
First we went to the Knitting Nest, which neither of us had ever been to. That's because it is as far in southeast Austin as I am in northwest Austin, and I'd never had the time to check it out. It's only been open a few months. I saw all sorts of places in south-est Austin that I had never seen before, including a huge shopping center over where Lilith Fair was once upon a time. We really enjoyed the shop--what a cute little building it's in, and what nice decor they have going!
Mostly I appreciated how the owner has selected yarn lines that complement the other shops in town, rather than competing with them. I got to touch many lovely things I'd never touched before, and that's what I want in a new yarn shop--fun new yarn experiences. The Peace Fleece and O-Wool were really lovely. The picture shows one of the yarns I picked up--Bo Peep's Not Just for Socks Yarn in Indian Corn, from Farmhouse Yarns. I'd never seen it anywhere else. I think it wants to be a scarf. I also got Soxx Appeal yarn with elastic in it and a type of Online Supersocke that my LYS doesn't have yet--Hiking, which was really interesting in the sample that was knit up.
Jody and I had a very nice conversation there, ran into someone else we knew (of course), and were glad we'd made the trip. I hope to get down there more regularly--maybe to one of the Knit Nights or whatever they have.
After a delicious lunch we hiked all the way up Congress Avenue to Hill Country Weavers, where we got to touch some new yarn with camel in it that felt divine, and had nice colors. There were some real doozies of new and different yarns there. I did get one skein of Araucania sock yarn, because I'd never seen that in person before. Then I found the perfect fairly inexpensive stuff to make the Shag scarf from Knitting New Scarves, which I have decided I must do. It's Nashua Wooly Stripes, which I think would make that pattern really festive.
Whew, that was a lot of yarn fun, and I felt bad about spending money on yarn, but it shows how optimistic I must be on the job front, huh.
Today I got a lot done on Lee's cardigan at "my" LYS, where I didn't have any students but helped some other folks--I got over halfway up the boring expanse of the back. Now I may just give that scarf a whirl before going back to the cardigan. Wee.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Brush with Fame!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Lucha Liberated!
I kept switching back and forth with how I did the green parts. Some stranding, some little bits of yarn for more classic intarsia. In any case, here it is. Yvonne, don't do this as your first intarsia project--it might drive you crazy!
But, I know my boy will love it and that's what counts. One more holiday gift to finish (today) and I will be done. I can't post a picture of that one, since the recipient reads the blog.
Hi to everyone doing fun things (Katie!) and to those of you frantically dealing with holidays and relatives. I am frantically interviewing, but that is mostly fun. I truly appreciate everyone's support and vibes!
Off to another fun day at the yarn shop, where I am going to start a new project, a cardigan for Lee. In Ultra Alpaca. HA! That one won't be torture, will it??? Yum!
Bathtime Blossoms for the Holidays
Bathtime Blossoms
Originally uploaded by sunasak
Yeah, I had a GREAT weekend with my sweet man Lee, buoyed by knowing I had job interviews all lined up. Amazing how that helps. If you want to see more of the trip photos, click the Flickr gallery link in the left column. You might have to go through a couple of others, but they will be the 50+ ones of interesting buildings and rocks after that. Really pretty rocks.
Keep thinking of me. The place I phone interviewed at yesterday wants me back today for in-person, and the place where I met Lee wants me in tomorrow for an interview for a great job at great pay. I haven't even had time to look for NEW jobs this week!
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Lucha Libre-ing along
Because of all the little balls of yarn, I did not take this project with me over the weekend. But, I am thinking I'll have it done in the next day or two. There are just a few more green rows, and after that, it's smooth sailing.
I still wonder why this could not have been done in the round. People do intarsia in the round! Or so I am told. Beccano is quite pleased with the progress, of course. I am feeling a bit under the weather (after a lovely trip to Fredericksburg, Texas and the amazing Enchanted Rock) so I'm not really up to thinking much about knitting right now...but, I did want to share with my knitting blog readers that on Friday, 5 different job possibilities emerged out of nowhere! I have interviews on Monday and Tuesday, and think I will have at least two, perhaps three more. From famine to feast!
Tomorrow I'll show you what I made over the weekend. It's what I hope is the last Christmas knitting I will have to do!
Friday, December 14, 2007
Knitting Dorkiness
I'll have plenty of time to knit this weekend as Lee and I go on a little field trip to Fredricksburg, just to get out of town, then all next week I will knit away, mostly at the LYS hoping for customers for knitting classes. I am going to try posting a few on Craigslist to see if that works. No one else is doing that locally, though the other yarn shops have done great jobs with email lists, blogs, announcements on the radio, Ravelry lists and such. It's good practice for all those online community jobs I have been applying for, anyhow.
I have done a bit on my Garden Path socks, when I get tired of intarsia, plus a gift I am working on. So, soon there will be finished object photos to share again!
I wish you all the best in your last-minute holiday knitting, if you are still at it like I am!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Half Pipe Hat FO
Half Pipe Hat
Originally uploaded by sunasak
The hat is a bit small on Beccano, but as he points out, he has a very big head. I think it will be OK on Tuba Boy. It was a pain sewing in the brim (it is plastic needlepoint canvas), but it is an interesting looking hat once it's done. I only used a wee bit of the second skein of yarn, so I think I may try to make some wrist warmers or something out of the rest of it. Such nice yarn.
I admit I didn't graft the top like the instructions said, and instead used three-needle bind off. Really, I WAS going to graft, but I had left the book with the excellent grafting chart that even I, "Suna the Grafting Challenged," could understand at home. And by the way, the illustration that finally clicked to me where I was messing up with grafting is in the new Best of Interweave Knits book. That book is worth buying for the little Ann Budd tutorials in it. They are great ways to up your Mad Knitting Skillz, as the kids would say.
Next I am going to make the Lucha Libre balaclava out of the same Stitch 'n Bitch book, for Beccano, who really likes to wear masks and odd headgear. It will be black with lime green trip. How special. We'll see if I am as skillful with intarsia techniques as I used to be, though really there isn't too much in this. Of course, intarasia in the round can be a pain, but, I am a good weaver-in of yarn ends! I have my trusty tools, so I can do it!
I am glad I got that Stitch 'n Bitch book. For some reason, the original one didn't do much for me. I really didn't like any of the patterns (I know, this will shock and upset many of you) and didn't find the instructions that helpful, either. I realize I am not that book's target audience (too skilled and too old--I just don't wear Junior fashions and haven't since the early 80s). However, many excellent newer knitters I know learned from Stitch 'n Bitch, and I know it had a lot to do with the recent upsurge in knitters and knitting, so I think it is a fine and dandy book, even if it isn't appealing to me, personally.
Reflecting a bit, I think part of it is my issue with wearing the same pattern everyone else on earth is wearing--I saw SO many of the same things on people when that book first came out! I guess I want to be the only one wearing my thing in any crowd (still, I did make those Monkey Socks, didn't I? But no clapotis, no way and never a My So Called Scarf or whatever that other new sensation is).
Hey, really, though. As long as your knitting away and enjoying yourself, who am I to say what to knit? And some people like to be one of the "in" crowd, which is why so many join KALs even when they don't really need help with a project. Oops, I did two KALs recently, but smaller ones. I really, really am glad so many people have started knitting and crocheting, and hope to see many of them continue throughout their whole lives. I'm certainly not going to stop. I kept going through the acrylic years, didn't I?
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Surprise: I love a thick yarn
Cascade 128 7619
Originally uploaded by sunasak
The yarn's making my pale wooden needle a little gray (all my other size 3s were in use), but otherwise, it's just wonderful stuff. Very comforting. I can't wait to show you all a picture of it!
That's it for me--I am knitting as much as I can, when the family circumstances let me, and not doing much else!
Monday, December 10, 2007
Suna's New Pathway
There isn't quite as much page turning and number calculating in the baby socks as there is in the larger ones, so I had a pretty fun time. The first ones I made are Little Sky, the white spotted ones, which I used worsted weight yarn I'd dyed with Kool Aid last year. The yarn sure looks cute. The second ones are the pink Coriolis ones. I do want to make some Coriolis socks, so at some point I'll break down and resign myself to knitting a whole pair of socks with a book at my side. The blue-ish socks are Charlie's Wiggle Socks. They are way cuter than the photo in the book, and were probably the most fun to make. I tried to not think of umbilical cords while making the cables (and watching the movie Shaolin Soccer, what a combo). Not sure why Cat had to put THAT image in my head. I'm glad I had a reason to knit the practice socks. Now I am ready for some new pathways in adult size socks!
It helped a lot to get all the knitting I wanted to get done accomplished. I felt in control of something in my life! I also got more done on the Juno Regina--it's probably halfway done by now. Plus, I started the Half Pipe Hat out of Son of Stitch 'n Bitch for Tuba Boy. I love the yarn I chose, Cascade 128. It is a very thick tweedy yarn, black with flecks. I thought it would give the right gauge, since the pattern called for two skeins of camel yarn, but it's even thicker than two skeins of camel, so I had to go way down in needle size to get gauge (size 3, where the original calls for 9). But, it's not too tight or anything--fits his head, and he seemed really happy with the progress so far. I'd like a hat out of that yarn, myself. I can't wait to put in the little brim! This will be a quick and pleasant knit. Aah.
Thanks for looking at all the patterns I posted! I have a few more, then will go more slowly and add them as I make them. A couple of things people have asked for patterns for I just can't do--some of my sweaters and socks are too "improvised," so I can't write them down.
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Very Warm Linen Stitch Scarf with Bobble Fringe
Linen Stitch Scarf
Originally uploaded by sunasak
This scarf hung in my local yarn store for a long time, and I sold copies of the pattern. I've decided to share it, instead, so please enjoy. As always, let me know in the comments if you find any mistakes or have any questions.
Materials: Diakeito Diadomina 50% wool, 21% mohair, 29% nylon yarn, 6 40 gram balls.
Needles: circular or double pointed needles, size 7 OR size to get gauge and appropriate for how you like to knit in the round. 5 double pointed needles for traditional knitting in the round, or two 24" circulars for two circular method, or one 47" or larger circular for Magic Loop.
Gauge: 25 stitches = 4 inches (6.25 stitches per inch)
Construction Notes: Scarf is knit predominantly in the round using linen stitch. When the main body of the scarf is complete, you close the ends up to make a two-layer rectangle, then knit a simple back-and-forth border with really fun, yet easy, bobbled fringe that makes for lots of swingy fun when worn. The yarn is a beautiful self-striping mohair blend that seems to never repeat itself—mesmerizing!
Directions: Cast on 68 stitches using your favorite provisional cast on. (Later, you will pick up the ends of these stitches for the border.) Divide the stitches into quarters (17 stitches per needle) if using 5 double pointed needles. Divide in half if using two circulars or the magic loop. If using one smaller circular needle, place a marker for the beginning of rounds.
Start linen stitch pattern:
Row 1: Slip 1, K to halfway; Slip 1, K to end of round
Row 2: K1, *slip1, slip 1 with yarn in front,* repeat to halfway; K1, *slip1, slip 1 with yarn in front,* repeat to end of round
Row 3: repeat row 1
Row 4: K1, *slip 1 with yarn in front, K1* repeat to halfway; K1, *slip 1 with yarn in front, K1* repeat to end of round
Repeat rounds 1-4 until scarf is approximately the height of the intended owner—that makes it fall to their hips when draped around the neck. Or knit to desired length, making sure you have at least half a ball of yarn left for the borders. The slip stitches at the beginning and halfway marks will make a natural folding place, like a fake seam down the sides of the scarf.
Border A: You will need three needles to close off the scarf ends, two to hold the stitches and one to knit them with. Align each half of the stitches (front and back of scarf) in parallel (if you were using 5 needles, but half on each of two needles, and use a third to knit). Knit across, knitting one stitch from each needle each time. You will go from 68 parallel stitches to 34 stitches.
Knit 5 more rows in garter stitch for border.
Start Fun Bobbled Fringe: Cast on 19 (a cabled cast on works best), then make bobble.
Bobble: Row 1: Into last cast-in stitch, KI, P1, K1, P1, K1—5 stitches on needle.
Row 2: Sl 1, P4
Row 3: Sl 1, K4
Row 4: Sl 1, P4
Row 5: Sl 1, K4
Row 6: Sl 1, P4
Row 7: Sl 1, K4
Row 8: Sl 1, P4
Row 9: K2tog, K1, K2tog
Row 10: K3tog
When bobble is complete, cast off remaining stitches. When you get to the last cast on stitch, knit it together with the next scarf stitch, then cast off one (the idea is you will have one bobbled fringe for every two stitches on the scarf).
Repeat fringe instruction above until only two stitches are on the needle, K2tog and end off.
Border B: Now you need to make a matching border on the end where you started. Remove provisional cast on and put the live loops on, with the front stitches on one needle and the back stitches on another. Align as for Border A and close off the scarf edge as in Border A. Note that you will probably have an odd number of stitches, due to picking up from the cast on edge. Just bring up a loop on the odd half and knit it together with the final stitch on the half with an even number of stitches to nicely close off the scarf end. Complete Fun Bobbled Fringe as above.
Copyright ©2006 Sue Ann Kendall. This pattern may not be reproduced except for personal use.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Preview of New Pattern AND I Posted Another
Linen stitch
Originally uploaded by sunasak
I hope this photo intrigues you and makes you want to know more about the next item I'm going to post the pattern for. I've been meaning to share this one for quite some time! As you can see, the yarn is luscious and the stitch pattern is a very interesting one. And it's perfect for this time of year--it is a VERY warm item! Here in Texas, it's mostly decorative--in fact, it lived at a yarn store for a year when I was selling the pattern there.
I realized I had sort of written up instructions for the Glacier Lake Socks I knitted this summer, so I went ahead and finished them up, and have posted that pattern as well. the instructions are dated back in July, when i did the sock, but it is also listed in the sidebar under free patterns, so you can find it easily if you ever want to make a simply patterned sock with a very interesting heel (borrowed liberally from another sock I knitted, only resized and tweaked).
As always, if you make them and find an error, do let me know!
Knittin' Progress
I am churning away on a gift that I can't go into here, and got some more done on Juno Regina yesterday. I can do about an inch at a time of that before going numb. So, it will take a while with those small needles and teeny thread. But it's pretty!! Tomorrow I hope to get yarn for the kids' gifts, and start them.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Rainy Day Sock Pattern
Rainy Day Sock detail
Originally uploaded by sunasak
Row 2: (RS) P 22, Pfb, P1, wrap and turn
Row 3: (RS) K 20, kfb, K1, wrap and turn
Row 4: (RS) P 18, Pfb, P1, wrap and turn
Row 3: (RS) K 16, kfb, K1, wrap and turn
Row 2: (RS) P 14, Pfb, P1, wrap and turn
Row 3: (RS) K 12, kfb, K1, wrap and turn
Row 2: (RS) P 10, Pfb, P1, wrap and turn
Row 2: Slip 1, P 31, P2tog, turn
Row 3: [Slip 1, K1] 16 times, SSK, turn
Row 2 and all even rows: K
Row 3: K1, YO, (K1, P3) 4 times, K1, YO, K1
Row 5: K2, YO, (K1, P3) 4 times, K1, YO, K2
Row 7: K3, YO, (K1, P2tog, P1) 4 times, K1, YO, K3
Row 9: K4, YO, (K1, P2tog) 4 times, K1, YO, K4
Row 11: K5, YO, K1, (Centered double decrease,* K1) twice, YO, K5
Row 12: K
Rows 2-6: P1, K1tbl, P5, K1, P5, K1tbl, P1
Row 7: P1, K1tbl, P2, YO, P2tog, P4, YO, P1, K1tbl, P1
Rows 8-12: P1, K1tbl, P2, K1, P5, K1, P2, K1tbl, P1
P: purl
Kfb: knit into the front and back of the stitch
Pfb: purl into the front and back of the stitch
M1: make one
YO: yarn over
P2tog: purl two together
Suna's Dream Item
The new Knitty is out, and wonder of wonders, it has my dream project: an entire sweater made out of Trekking XXL sock yarn. Drool. Abotanicity is its name. And it sure looks comfy and modern. And in one piece. And top down. Did I mention that? Oh gosh, that would be a lot of fun to make, and in my favorite beautiful yarn. Yeah, soon as I finish the other to do items, that is! I'll report more on it later, after I have looked at all the patterns and stuff. Some of the links are not working (I guess the server's busy).
Yes, I did at last finish the Rainy Day Socks last night. Sock #2 remarkably resembles sock #1. And neither of them photographed well, which is apparent in the photo. I need some natural light, but it gets dark so early! I even started a new pair using Jody's yarn and yet another Wendy Johnson pattern, because I needed something to do while waiting to get yarn for the kids' requests from the Stitch-n-Bitch men's book. One wants a hat, the other the Lucha Libre kind of mask thing. Both black. Sigh. Such exciting taste. Of course, the yarn shop will not be open late tonight as usual, so who knows when I'll get to buy the yarn.
Next post WILL be a sock pattern.
PS: Thanks to Noallatin for the info on the sock needle holder. You rock!
Monday, December 3, 2007
Another Question, and a Plan?
Festive Dog
Originally uploaded by sunasak
No knitting excitement to post a photo of, so here's my doggie sweater I designed using very strange yarns, which lives at the LYS. The color is WAY off--it is orange, not pink! Who PhotoShopped that, anyway??? (me)
I am probably going to get the second Rainy Day sock finished today or tomorrow, and that is good news. It means I passed the heel and was able to follow my own instructions. So I will be able to share them. I am impressed, since I spent most of the weekend singing or doing holiday decorating.
We have another question today from my shy questioner, and it's a good one.
She asks:"When you're making socks using 4 (or 5) needles, and you stop knitting for a while, what do you do with the needle not currently in use? I've been gently poking it through the finished part of the sock, trying very hard not to split stitches. But I think sometimes this does rearrange things a bit and makes what almost looks like holes.
"Is there a better way that still would keep from not losing the needle?"
And I answer: Usually I do what you do--stick the needle in the knitted part of the sock, or in the ball of yarn. And I do sometimes split the yarn, so this really isn't a great method. When knitting with teeny double pointed needles, though, I do try to carry the project in one of those small "sock bags," which have just enough space to hold the yarn, the sock in progress and its mate if that one is done. You are much less likely to lose your 5th (or 4th) needle if it's in a little bag and you close it up. And that way you don't have to stick the needle in the sock or yarn ball. But, another reason I use Magic Loop is so I won't lose needles!
There is a contraption I have seen that holds all your working needles and the spare in it, with your sock hanging out. This keeps your needles from being sat on and breaking (or hurting someone) and keep the unworked one safe. I can't remember what that thingie is called, so I can't link to it. But, that's another option. Any reader with another suggestion is welcome to COMMENT and tell me. Hint hint. I love comments.
I am trying to figure out ways to make some money when I am between jobs. One is that I will teach more classes at the LYS, which I have been graciously granted permission to do (and since I love to do that, it's great!). I did have the idea of marketing myself as a personal knitting coach and someone who will do in-home knitting parties. I did one of those last year and it was fun for all. I think I'd need to revamp my very old and outdated personal website so I could use it for that purpose. I wonder if I'd get any takers? And where I would advertise? I wouldn't want to conflict with local yarn shops and their classes, so I'd not want to put ads or business cards there. Maybe the small local newspapers. Or, or... CRAIGSLIST!!! Now, that may be a plan.
Of course, revamping that website takes away knitting time (which is why it is stale and it is better to find my stuff on Flickr). Hmm. Decisions decisions.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Knitting Books, Reunited
Knitting Books, Reunited
Originally uploaded by sunasak
And they are alphabetized by author. I feel so organized. I had tried to organize them by topic before, but so many things spanned topic that it was not quite right. Then, Lee moved things and ACK, they were ALL intermingled! Knitting books were touching quilt books! Or Sewing with Nancy! Man, they could have gotten contaminated or something (with what, I don't know--really I used to like those Sewing with Nancy books a lot).
The other book case will hold my non-knitting craft books. I am weeding a lot of sewing books out, since I don't think i will ever be a garment sewer, but I will keep the quilt books, because they often inspire my knitting (and who knows, I may quilt again some day). I am also keeping the needlepoint books, because it's just so pretty. However, a whole lot of books about scrapbooking and other things I don't have time for now that I am not a stay-at-home mother will go to someone else. Yay for decluttering (which I did a bit of to the holiday decor today, too).
Next, I will use my close-up photos of all the books to lazily add books to my Ravelry list. Of course, now that I have a laptop that really works, I guess I could do it in the bedroom. Ah, modern conveniences.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Winter 2007 Knitter's
Another day of not-too-much knitting gives me not much to share, so let's see what I can say about the Winter 2007 Knitter's magazine. This used to be my favorite, but I think they are now designing things for people with different taste than mine--interesting techniques and all, but if they don't put in a shawl, not much I want to make.
One comment I have is that I thought it was nice that they took the photos in the town where the magazine is based, way up in South Dakota, but they really didn't find many scenic spots. I guess lining models up against graffiti and abandoned buildings is more artistic than putting them in places that give you a feel for the location's good points. Yes, I assume there are many good points to South Dakota.
I enjoyed all the articles (even though I couldn't figure out where Peri was going for a while in hers), and especially liked all the ads. Go ads! If you are an advertiser, yes, people do read them. And go to your websites! Some are so stylized, though, that I have no clue what kind of yarn or other products they have--entice me with something tangible!
As for the projects, which is a big reason why we knitters want a magazine for knitters, they grow on you, I think. Here are the ones that grew the most (my top 5):
- Radiant Diamonds: That's the one most likely to be made by me (ha, like I will ever get to it), but I love the lace diamonds, and it looks very wearable. Quite a pretty item.
- Cinnamon Bark: I think this is the loveliest item of them all, but when I looked at the pattern--woo-ee--even this experienced knitter thought, "I'd have to take my time on this one!" It would probably be worth it--that is one elegant looking sweater.
- Honey Gold: I don't think this one is particularly pretty (not fond of the collar especially) but I just LOVE how it is constructed, so I'd want this one just for the experience of making those fun sleeves! It has lots of elements (lace, cables, etc.) that I like, too. Definitely looks like the most fun to try.
- Warm and Ready: The dickie really would be nice for a motorcycle rider, who of course would not be wearing the hat rather than a helmet if he or she were riding on their bike.
- Chalk Stripes Scarf: I know this will be the item most popular with the general public--I already am reading about it. And I must admit that it looks pretty fun. Yeah, I might make one of those in other colors.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Questions from Readers
Fair Isle Style Vest
Originally uploaded by sunasak
So here is the first set of questions, from my friend, who is too shy to post on the blog (this is a very articulate, well educated and wise person--you'd love any comment she made--to her and the rest of you, please do not be shy--it makes bloggers SO happy to read comments, and readers are very nice. At least mine are). Anyway:
1) Do you have any suggestions for what to do with leftover sock yarn? ... I have dibs and dabs, some fairly sizeable, left over that I hate to throw out.
Yes! I have read lots of suggestions on the sock knitting list, gotten interesting ideas from my LYS friends, and found other interesting ideas in books and magazines. All sock knitters have leftovers (OK, once or twice I have used ALL of a yarn, but that's not the norm).
I started an afghan a couple of years ago. it's little mitered squares made out of sock yarn leftovers. It started off with sort of a pattern, with each yarn being used as many times as I could, going up in diagonal stripes. I don't know how long that will last, especially since some yarns don't have that much left over. A few yarns are slightly different in texture or width, but it's mostly pretty good. I haven't worked on it in a while--now that I have so many pretty hand-dyed yarns, maybe I should! You could also do an afghan out of small granny squares, with a solid color to tie them all together or something. Or a ripple afghan with many colored stripes.
Other ideas include:
* Baby booties or socks
* Preemie hats (I think the finer yarn looks better on the tiny heads) or baby hats. Hospitals appreciate the little hats.
* "Monster socks," which are socks made with leftover yarn, usually with some unifying theme
* Wrist warmers, which teens like
* Mini sock holiday ornaments
* Felted coasters if you have non-superwash sock yarn around
There are lots more--feel free to post other ideas, you lurkers!
2) How do you protect your yarn from m___ths? So far, I'm using ziploc bags and herbal packets and cedar balls. Is this enough?
I did have more trouble with them in Illinois than here, thank goodness. I have sprigs of rosemary and lavender in the closet and sock drawer, but nothing has happened in the 10.5 years I've been here. Oddly enough, we had a dickens of a problem with the moths that get into your pantry. ACK. We still see one every so often. They do not seem interested in wool. Just food. Those moths were driven away with sticky pheromone-laden traps from Mr. Pest Control Man.
You do need to let your wool items breathe, so don't leave them in sealed bags for too long (at least I am told it needs to breathe--I didn't check on Snopes.com on it). Cedar seems to work well, as does keeping wool items clean. The moths like stains.
Other tips on dealing with those nasty chomping critters? Contribute if you will!
More than one reader asked for the Rainy Day Socks pattern when I am finished. I am sending it out to a test knitter (who is no doubt now going, "Ooh, I have an official title!"), and if she can follow my slightly rambling instructions, I'll share it right away! I am still working on Sock #2 myself, because yesterday required too much concentration to work on anything but the repetitive section of Juno Regina. it's moving along slowly.
I really appreciate the nice comments on the socks, especially with the less-than-stellar photo quality. Now that I have the new computer I promise to put up a couple of other patterns you might like, too.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Rainy Day Progress
Rainy Day Sock, Back
Originally uploaded by sunasak
If you want to see a picture of the Raindrops pattern that is on the side of the sock, look here The pattern is so simple, but really does look like droplets of water. Sparkly water, thanks to Disco Colori!
I believe these would be quite lovely socks in a less hysterical colorway, so I may do them again in something more sedate. I may use my Maizy for it.
Right now I am still reading over my instructions and knitting the second sock according to them, to make sure I didn't mess up anything. Then I guess I'll PDF it and post a link here and to Ravelry, just in case anyone else wants to try it. I didn't get real far yesterday because I started another little project and worked some on Juno Regina, my current Mindless Knitting project, until I get to the other end.
Make Someone's Holiday Happy
Since I have had to take whatever job will pay enough to cover the household expenses, which has meant working as a faceless drone in corporate America, I have been trying to keep helping others. I do a lot of knitting help--having a hobby that can calm and soothe you while creating useful products does increase peace, kindness (giving away what you make) and well-being. That's good.
Giving to Real People
Yet, being a middle class parent on the brink of not having enough to get by for the past few years has made me realize that I am by no means the worst off. I am willing to sacrifice my principles and employment wants, and do whatever I have to so that the kids are fed and housed. Some people, and these are people I really admire, feel they just can't sacrifice their souls to multi-national corporations and try to earn a living doing what they are good at and what they love.
So, at this holiday season, when we are often asked to give money to nameless people via charities, I'd like to highlight two people I know who stick by their guns and do what they love, even when the money doesn't quite follow immediately. Maybe, just maybe, one or two of you will find that they deserve your support, even if it isn't tax deductible. Your bonus will be knowing you helped a hard-working, strong-minded person, and you get to enjoy the fruits of their labor!
Jeff is a close friend (lived with us for four years, even) who has been a musician his whole life. He is an amazing guitarist, has an incredible voice (he can sing Roy Orbison songs in the original keys), and has written some lovely songs. He has always lived for music and is one of the few people in Austin trying to make a living as a full-time musician. He's one of those people who fame and fortune kept just missing, which was always frustrating. Right now he is living with a chronic condition that makes getting most jobs difficult--his vision is bad and he can't stand for long periods of time. But he can make music and share his knowledge of it! And to top it all off, his step-father died, while his mom was in the hospital. Jeff is now trying to take care of her, in Florida, which makes working here in Austin a challenge!
Jeff has created a couple of projects recently that I think deserve more attention. One is his CD of "chill" music, called Lake Effect. I had to listen to this over and over while he was working on it, and never got tired of it. This is music that can take you to another world if you listen to it with headphones on, or that makes a great background for concentrating on other things, like knitting or writing. There are samples on Jeff's website, so check them out. And if you like it, please consider ordering a copy. They make good gifts, too--no offensive lyrics! And the cover photo, by Jeff, is really cool.
His other laudable project is one that really gives back to the folk music community. It's his podcast website, The Austin Connection. There are now 60 different podcasts here, all showcasing a different musician or group who wither lives around here or has passed through Austin in the past couple of years. I am totally blown away by the quality of the recordings and the fun it is to listen to the stories these musicians tell. Jeff has a great radio voice, so these podcasts are very, very easy to listen to. Another great thing to do while you knit if you run out of knitting podcasts! The Austin Connection project is completely funded by donations. And it is sad how few donate compared to how many download the podcasts, read them on their RSS feed or get them on iTunes. A donation to this worthy cause would really help someone trying to make a living doing what they love AND giving back to the local community. Please consider it.
I haven't known Ray as long as I have known Jeff, but I've gotten to know him pretty well through his blogs and email postings. Like Jeff, he's a real individualist who wants to earn his living doing what he loves, not sacrificing his principles. Ray had to leave Louisiana after the hurricane and set up shop in Houston, where he dyes yarn, designs patterns, and knits up a storm, all in a very small space. He also thinks a lot. I really enjoy his thoughts, whether I agree or disagree. Nothing's better than having a friend who makes you think.
Long-time readers have seen me knit with some of his Knitivity yarns, which I enjoy because the color combinations are not the standard ones you see everywhere. He also has some patterns and holiday stockings, hats and bags for sale that would make great holiday gifts. But the best thing he has is a deal where you buy someone a voucher for sock yarn (first item listed on the sock page), and then they get to pick the color, which Ray will dye right up for them and send right off! What a great gift for any knitter.
Also great for knitters are the shirts and other products Ray has on his CafePress site. He just designed a pretty amusing knitting-themed shirt that is brand new--no one on your gift list will have it yet! Or maybe YOU need one!
And anything you buy will keep a very small business afloat--that has to fill you with holiday spirit, whatever that is. I know it makes me feel good to buy things right from the maker, and knowing the kind of person Ray is makes me feel even better. A real American entrepreneur.
What I Think (as if you asked)
I'd much rather buy something from someone who is honestly trying to make a living than to just give people hand-outs. I think most of us would rather earn our livings. I know Jeff and Ray feel that way. And having some holiday income will certainly bring them cheer, while their music and yarnish things will bring YOU cheer!
Now if you can't bring yourself to do any holiday shopping via my personal favorites, don't forget the many indie dyers, local yarn shops, and other small craft-related businesses out there. Your purchases of items made locally or marketed via people in our local communities helps them feed their families. When we give straight to "real" people, it doesn't hurt those big businesses much, but really, really helps the small ones. Let's do it!
PS: Neither of these guys asked me to do this. I was just thinking of them and realized that, since I don't have anything monetary to give them right now, I could at least share their talents with my little bloggy audience. And this is my last infomercial for the season. I need to go concentrate on getting my own funding now!
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
New Harmony Guides
I also have copies of two volumes of the previous set, which is where I originally found the two rain-related patterns I am using in the socks (btw, finished sock #1). The same patterns are in the new version Lace and Eyelets book, so that is the one I refer to in my sock instructions.
The new books are very modern looking and have a lovely design. There is a lot more space given to each pattern, so you can see it well. It is a lot of fun to browse through the books, marking pages of patterns you like. The books stay open well and have a really nice binding (is that perfect binding? What's it called?).
What I do not like about the new books is as follows:
- There is no table of contents.
- There is no index--oh, why oh why could there not be an index of pattern names? Then, when you remember the name of one, you could go right to it, rather than thumbing through the whole book and getting distracted by other patterns vying for your attention.
- There are no CHARTS to the lace patterns! ARGH. That means you have to figure them out for yourself if you want to design something usable by modern lace knitters, most of whom prefer charts. Actually, charts of ALL the patterns would be nice; for some of them, seeing how stitches pair up makes it easier to learn the pattern than memorizing written directions.
- I wish that some of the patterns listed original sources, or some history or lore about them.
- Some suggested uses for patterns is also nice (there is a bit of that, but more would be even better).
I am positive that I will get a lot of use out of these books, and combined with my long-lost Barbara G. Walker treasuries and my endless Fair Isle pattern books, I can now probably entertain myself forever making things up. These are great resources, and I appreciate all the work that the editor did on them.
Perhaps if I get all bored one day and have a friend with me, I'll have the friend read off pattern titles and I'll type them into a document, and then I'll have my pattern name index, which, of course, I would share.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Farewell to People Who Don't Like Socks
Sunday, November 25, 2007
The Weekend Project
Side View of Rainy Day Socks in Progress
Originally uploaded by sunasak
I also was very proud of myself for helping a woman figure out the pattern to an Aran-style poncho she wanted to re-create. I figured out the whole thing, and even wrote out instructions for a cable pattern we could not find in a book. Not bad. I helped her knit on it for a long time, before my friend and I went to Starbucks for some uninterrupted conversation. Sometimes you just want to chat!
The other thing I've been doing this weekend is work on the new socks I've been designing. I had this shiny blue yarn that looked sort of wet, and wanted to make socks with a theme to match them. I found a pattern of umbrellas (parasols) and a pattern of raindrops, and when I saw they were each 12-row patterns, I figured it would not be too hard to use them in socks. You can see how far along I am now. The hardest part was that I decided it would be easier to knit the patterns all together, rather than splitting the pattern that centers across the sides of the sock in half. writing out how to rearrange the needles as simply as possible has been an interesting challenge.
When I finish this sock, I will knit the second one according to the instructions, to be sure they work (seems prudent). Then, I hope to share the instructions in case anyone else wants to make Rainy Day Socks!
Friday, November 23, 2007
Start Hyperventilating NOW: Found Old Treasures!
Formal Portrait, Double Eyelet Rib Socks
Originally uploaded by sunasak
Right now I am working on a pair of socks of my own design, and trying to write the pattern down while I am at it. I'll post a photo of that one when I am a little further along on it.I am using my second skein of Fortissima Disco Colori, which is mostly denim blue with a bit of aqua and green in it, plus the extra special silver threads. Disco-y, yes.
But here's the excitement! Lee is re-wiring the house so that we can put in a wireless booster and be able to more successfully use the wireless in the media room (it is as far away as possible in our house from the router, and we lose connection at times). Now that I have a brand-new red notebook, I'd like to be able to blog and do Ravelry up in the room with all my knitting stuff.
So he opened the closet door in the office. Um, it is a mess. So, he started to neaten it slightly, but ended up emptying the whole thing, something I had not been able to do since we moved here, 10.5 years ago. There were boxes of books way in a corner that I never could lift out. So, yes, we had lived here over a decade and not finished unpacking. Sigh. But, Lee got out the books!
First, there were all the Japanese linguistics books I'd used in my studies and dissertation work. Aww. Some very expensive dictionaries in there! Then there were a bunch of interesting linguistics and culture books. A bunch of books on cultures I was interested in. Way too many bad 80s quilt books. And. And. And. The treasured knitting books I had been looking all over the place for.
There, to my immense relief, were my Barbara G. Walker stitch pattern books. From when they first came out. A first edition of A History of Hand Knitting. A pristine copy of Principles of Knitting. Alice Starmore's fair isle book (SCORE!!!!!) all these from the 80s and early 90s. All sorts of fair isle books, a book on Cornish knit frocks...wait, wait--here are some highlights:
* Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting (now all I lack is the Aran book)
* Charted Knitting Patterns, by B Walker (I think I re-bought this one, oops)
* Classic Knitting Patterns from the British Isles by J. Waller (has VERY English looking people as models)
* The Complete Book of Traditional Fair Isle Knitting, by S. McGregor
* Cornish Guernsies and Knit Frocks by M. Wright (a really cool little book)
* A History of Hand Knitting by R. Rutt (first ed.)
* Knitting Around, by E. Zimmerman (yay! I knew I owned this!)
* Knitting Counterpanes, by MW Phillips (wow, I had forgotten about this--a whole bunch of cool patterns, borders and squares)
* Knitting from the Netherlands: Traditional Dutch Fishermen's Sweaters, by H. van der Klift-Tellegen
* Knitting in the Old Way, by PA Gibson-Roberts (glad to see this one again)
*Knitting Lace: A Workshop with Patterns and Projects, by S. Lewis (I had forgotten this existed)
* Knitting without Tears, by Elizabeth Zimmerman (woo! Not lost!)
*No Idle Hands
* The Principles of Knitting, by J. Hiatt
* A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns by B. Walker (yay, so glad I didn't re-buy these, as I have been tempted to many times)
*Swedish Sweaters: New Designs from Historical Examples, by B-M Christoffersson
* Traditional Knitting: Aran, Fair Isle, and Fisher Ganseys, by M. Pearson
*Traditional Knitting: Patterns of Ireland, Scotland and England by G. Morgan
* A Treasury of Knitting Patterns, by B. Walker
* A Useful Guide to Irish Crochet Lacemaking by M. Cusson
There sure were a lot of "traditional this and that" books in the 80s and early 90s, huh. And I sure did love Fair Isle, apparently.
One good thing is, knowing what some of these books are going for on Ebay these days, we could live a couple of months on the proceeds of selling them. Not that I would. What great resources I have been missing out on since I moved to Texas! I'd been holding off on designing things until I found all my books. And here they are! I also found some interesting history of quilting books in addition to the bunch of really not-so-hot quilt books that I am not sure why I bought. Oh yeah, and there were my bargello books from my intense bargello design phase. I could never get rid of those!
Finding all these books again reminds me of my dream of running a knitting resource center, with a library of books that knitters could use as resources, back issues of knitting magazines, and pattern collections from as far back as I could get them. I have so many resources, being such a bibliophile, and I do wish I could share them with others. We could all sit around and knit, design our projects, or share inspiration. Of course, I would hate to lose any of them, so I'd have to watch them like a hawk.
I feel like I could never run out of inspiration with all these wonderful resources at my fingertips. How lucky I am! If you live nearby and want to see any of these books, just let me know. I will check to see if I have re-bought any more of them, so I can offer duplicates up for others to use.


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A tale of hope amid adversity and squalor in Mumbai, "Slumdog Millionaire" came away with eight Oscars, including best picture and director for Danny Boyle.
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood has met Bollywood at the Academy Awards, and the makers of Oscar champ "Slumdog Millionaire" hope it's a sign of future melding between the U.S. dream factory with its counterparts in India and elsewhere in the world.
A tale of hope amid adversity and squalor in Mumbai, "Slumdog Millionaire" came away with eight Oscars, including best picture and director for Danny Boyle.
The low-budget production was a merger of India's brisk Bollywood movie industry, which provided most of the cast and crew, and the global marketing reach of Hollywood, which turned the film into a commercial smash, said British director Boyle.
"We're Brits, really, trapped in the middle, but it's a lovely trapped thing," Boyle said backstage. "You can see it's going to happen more and more. There's all sorts of people going to work there. The world's shrinking a little bit."
It was a theme Oscar voters embraced through the evening with other key awards honoring films fostering broader understanding and compassion.
Sean Penn won his second best-actor Oscar, this one for playing slain gay-rights pioneer Harvey Milk in "Milk," while Kate Winslet took best actress for "The Reader," in which she plays a former concentration camp guard coming to terms with the ignorance that let her heedlessly participate in Nazi atrocities.
Penn had harsh words for protesters outside the Oscars holding anti-gay signs.
"I'd tell them to turn in their hate card and find their better self," Penn said. "I think that these are largely taught limitations and ignorances, this kind of thing. It's really sad in a way, because it's a demonstration of such cowardice, emotional cowardice, to be so afraid of extending the same rights to your fellow man as you'd want for yourself."
As expected, Heath Ledger became just the second performer to win an Oscar posthumously, receiving the supporting-actor award for the menace and mayhem he wreaks as Batman villain the Joker in "The Dark Knight." Penelope Cruz was the first Spanish actress to win an Oscar with her supporting prize as a volatile artist in a three-way romance in Woody Allen's "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."
Ledger's award was accepted by his parents and sister on behalf of the 3-year-old daughter he had with actress Michelle Williams. The win came 13 months after Ledger died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs on Oscar nominations day last year.
His sister, Kate Ledger, said backstage that her brother sensed he was creating something special with "The Dark Knight."
"When he came home Christmas a year ago, he had been sending me shots and bits and pieces of the film," Kate Ledger said. "He hadn't seen it, but he knew. I said, `I have a feeling, this is it for you,' and I said, `You're going to get a nomination from the academy.' He just looked at me and smiled. He knew."
"I think he would have been quietly pleased, because I think he enjoyed the performance he did," said Ledger's mother, Sally Bell. "He was very proud of what he did. Heath was never one to be over the top with anything. He would be quietly pleased it was being recognized by his peers in the industry."
"Slumdog Millionaire" started as an unlikely candidate for the sort of industry and audience recognition it has garnered, presenting a cast of unknowns and a Dickensian tale of an Indian orphan rising above his street-urchin roots.
Though set in a foreign land, the film tells a universal story of optimism that has been eagerly embraced by U.S. audiences.
"This country has changed, from the moment we started making the film to the moment it was released," "Slumdog" producer Christian Colson said. "I think America is cool again, for the first time in my lifetime. ... I think this is a symptom of how it's beginning to embrace a more-globalized view of the world."
Boyle earned the directing prize with his first Oscar nomination in a career of hip movies that include the drug romp "Trainspotting" and the zombie horror tale "28 Days Later."
"Slumdog Millionaire" has all the trademark elements of Boyle: raw and relentless energy, rich visual whimsy, a sense of childlike yearning, and a seamless mix of the harrowing and hilarious.
The film follows the travails and triumphs of Jamal, who artfully dodges a criminal gang that mutilates children to make them more pitiable beggars. Jamal witnesses his mother's violent death, endures police torture and struggles with betrayal by his brother, while single-mindedly hoping to reunite with the lost love of his childhood.
Fate rewards Jamal, whose story unfolds through flashbacks as he recalls how he came to know the answers that made him a champion on India's version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."
"Slumdog" writer Simon Beaufoy, who won the adapted-screenplay Oscar, said the film clicked with audiences stung by the recession and the realization that "this money thing, it's been shown to be a real false idol."
"It's come out at a time when the value of money, which has been raised to this extraordinary height, is suddenly being shown to be a kind of very shallow thing," Beaufoy said. "The financial markets are crashing around the world, and a film comes out which is ostensibly about being a millionaire. Actually, what it's about, it's a film that says there's more important things than money: love, faith and family. And that struck a chord with people."
Oscar organizers shook things up a bit after last year's show drew the lowest TV ratings ever. Song-and-dance man Hugh Jackman was host instead of the usual standup comedian, and he kept the show to three and a half hours, relatively brisk for a ceremony that has topped four hours some years.
The Oscars have been criticized in the past for devoting so much time to technical categories that average movie fans care little about. This time, the show abridged many of those awards, with Will Smith hammering through four such categories in quick succession, including sound mixing and film editing.
That allowed more time for the show to linger with celebrities. Each acting prize was presented by five past winners of the same awards, among them Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman, Kevin Kline, Sophia Loren, Anthony Hopkins, Shirley MacLaine and Robert De Niro.
Winslet finally walked off with an Oscar after five previous losses. While Winslet said she had been practicing Oscar speeches since childhood, holding a shampoo bottle instead of a golden statuette, she still felt "like a little girl from Reading," her hometown in England.
"Did you see my mum and dad? My mum won a pickled onion competition in their local pub just before Christmas, and that was a big deal," Winslet told reporters backstage. "You just don't think that these dreams that seem so silly and so impossible could ever really come true."
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Academy Awards: http://www.oscars.org

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Friday, September 11, 2009
RIP men and women of the twin tower attacks
It is now 1:30 am and September 11th, I'd like to mourn the loss of many men and women lost to the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. It was tragic and such a loss for the families and friends of victims of 9/11. I am grateful that it did not affect me but so many people's lives were affected and it is so horrible to have that pain and sorrow in your heart of losing someone because of these horrible, careless acts. I hope all of us remember this and take some time out of our busy days and think about the families and friends who have lost so much.
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Well, tweed may be a fabric traditionally associated with the coldest month, but in a jacket, it can serve you beyond. So, don't worry anymore, this summer you can wear a tweed jacked without looking too conservative. It's a wardrobe staple that instantly pulls together any look with a bit of polish and scholastic sophistication. If you already own one, don't let your tweed jacket languish in a darkened wardrobe for the summer months. Plus, when it comes to how you should wear your tweed jacket, it's as simple as updating it with new trend-based pieces. If you don't have one yet, choose first among the range of modern tweed garments available this season, a jacket that will be timeless and make sure it suits you well !
A summer tweed jacket can look brimming with different pattern but be careful not wear too many. To make you tweed jacket fresh this summer, wear it with colored patterns and new silhouettes, so go for a floral lace maxi skirt or if you prefer, a high waisted jeans culotte. Don't forget incorporating a pair of sneakers or flat sandals for a casual and confortable look. If you're looking for a new fashionable and refined wardrobe staple, opt for a cropped tweed jacket that has a bold embellishments, "outré" details and that goes beyond the classic "déjà vu" tweed. Therefore, as said previously, play with patterns, cuts and fabrics by teaming your tweed jacked with a printed satin dress for a summer chic outfit or with a midi leather skirt .As tweed can be very dressy, a great way to play it down is by mixing it up with funky bags as well such as a cartoon bag which is not only an on-trend choice, but adds a playful touch to your tweed jacket. All in all, one of the key tips for wearing your tweed is to not wear too much of the fabric at once. Keep it to one piece of tweed at a time, and dress it up or down accordingly.
I'm wearing: Esprit Maxi green Skirt /DANIEL WELLINGTON ROSE GOLD WATCH / Esprit Tweed Jacket / Esprit Bag / Floppy Hat by Esprit
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I'm swooning over your hair, Wallace. So lovely. Also the tweed jacket + maxi skirt combo is definitely a look, great photos.


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UTICA — Typical "small market" TV stations are often described as "revolving doors" in the TV news biz… many rookie reporters just want to build a good resume tape and move to a bigger market. WKTV, however, has long been an exception. Quite a few staffers have called WKTV home for years, even decades. Primary anchor Bill Worden just reached 35 years with the NBC affiliate.
Here's Worden, at right, with an unnamed co-anchor on one of the old WKTV sets. We don't know the exact date of this shot, aside from being confident it was prior to 1992, when "the gray set" and the "NewsChannel 2" branding did away with the previous "TV 2 News" branding from the days when WKTV was owned by Harron Cable. The CG operator was apparently pretty excited about NBC Nightly News!!!
Update: On our Facebook page, Chris Walsh commented to let us know the co-anchor is Karen Huxtable, and this was the 6pm newscast from September 26, 1988. Thanks, Chris!
We couldn't find anything about Worden's milestone anniversary on the WKTV website, and we're not sure if there were any on-air tributes. This image comes from a video on vimeo.com… by chance, your editor happened to be on Facebook at the right time to catch someone sharing the link. Of course, you'll see shots from the aforementioned "gray set" along with some field reporting, and a few promos shot in New York with Tom Brokaw, when he anchored Nightly. You'll also catch a few quick shots including former WKTV anchors including Lynda Hammond and Dennis Williams.
WKTV's Chris Walsh, who produced the video, posted on Vimeo, "After 35 years of service I thought the least I could do was make a video for Bill. This is by no means a full career tribute, but there is video from every decade Bill has been at the station."
Our sincerest congratulations to Bill Worden!
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Schiele, Holger (2010) Early supplier integration: the dual role of purchasing in new product development. R and D Management, 40 (2). pp. 138-153. ISSN 0033-6807Full text not available from this repository.
Interest in early supplier integration in new product development (NPD) has increased as an open innovation approach has become more common in firms. To support supplier integration, the purchasing function of a firm can assume a new 'dual' role: contributing to NPD while also managing overall costs. Previous research has offered few insights into how the purchasing function should best be organised so that it will fulfil this dual role. This paper reports on the results of a consortial benchmarking study in which an industry–academic consortium visited and analysed six best-practice firms. The findings describe how innovative firms organise their purchasing function, distinguishing between 'advanced sourcing' and 'life-cycle sourcing' units. The results include the tools that these firms use, such as regular innovation meetings with suppliers and technology roadmaps linking firm strategy, innovation strategy and sourcing strategies. The paper also recommends that researchers shift from a narrow focus on a single project to a broader consideration of supplier and organisational issues in NPD.
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In this post I will expose how to measure luminosity with arduino and a BH1750 module
Needed Hardware.
Arduino Uno
Price: less than $30 (Amazon)
BH1750 Module
Price: less than $10 (Amazon)
Arduino to Module connection
The module can also be powered by 3.3V.
ADD should be connected to ground to select this device. ADD is the equivalent to not(CS)
I found out an good library to play with this device: https://github.com/claws/BH1750. Download and add this library to your arduino library folder and then you can run the code:
/* Example of BH1750 library usage. This example initalises the BH1750 object using the default high resolution mode and then makes a light level reading every second. Connection: VCC-5v GND-GND SCL-SCL(analog pin 5) SDA-SDA(analog pin 4) ADD-NC or GND */ #include <Wire.h> #include <BH1750.h> BH1750 lightMeter; void setup(){ Serial.begin(9600); lightMeter.begin(); Serial.println("Running..."); } void loop() { uint16_t lux = lightMeter.readLightLevel(); Serial.print("Light: "); Serial.print(lux); Serial.println(" lx"); delay(1000); }
Console output
Moving the sensor from the dark to the window gives me the following output:
Light: 99 lx Light: 99 lx Light: 101 lx Light: 101 lx Light: 101 lx Light: 99 lx Light: 46 lx Light: 1344 lx Light: 1665 lx Light: 17 lx Light: 5 lx Light: 1485 lx


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Launch of Legal Aid Pilot to Prevent Housing Evictions
Council member Lisa Herbold (District 1, West Seattle and South Park) celebrated news that a full complement of attorneys has been hired to implement a new City-sponsored legal aid pilot program created to prevent people from losing their housing when they are in the midst of a legal defense for an unrelated offense. The creation of this pilot will allow new civic legal aid attorneys to partner with Public Defenders to advocate for the accused to keep their housing during the legal review and plea bargaining processes.
Read more here.
Gates Public Service Law Scholar Martina Kartman selected for 2017 Soros Justice Fellowship!
"The Open Society Foundations are pleased to announce the 2017 class of Soros Justice Fellows, a dynamic mix of attorneys, advocates, artists, writers, and scholars who bring fresh ideas and energy to the challenge of maintaining past gains and continuing to push for progress toward a more humane criminal justice system in the United States.
Working in 11 states across the country, the 23 fellows seek to address the country's overly punitive approach to crime, develop effective responses to both interpersonal and police violence, and challenge the ways in which the effects of incarceration linger long after someone has been released from prison. Included in this group is the inaugural cohort of Soros Justice "Youth Activist" Fellows—seven people between the ages of 18 and 25 who are just beginning their careers and who show real promise to develop into social justice leaders and innovators.
Martina Kartman will support communities impacted by the criminal legal system, addressing the harms associated with interpersonal and state violence, and pushing for alternatives to punitive sentencing."
Read more here.
New York Times, Letter to the Editor, "Criminal Justice Reform in Louisiana," by Gates Public Service Law Scholar Theo Shaw!
"The bill signed by the governor is a step in the right direction. But too many people are still suffering in this oppressive criminal system, mainly because of lack of quality legal representation.
People faced with a loss of liberty are entitled to more. Fifty years ago, the Supreme Court said the ideal that every person stands equal before the law cannot be realized if a poor person has to face his accusers without a lawyer to assist him."
Read more here.
Federal Judge Orders Immediate Removal of Unconstitutional Immigration Hold
"A federal district court judge in eastern Washington ruled yesterday that Yakima County must immediately remove an immigration hold on an individual which prevents him from posting bail, thus violating his Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable seizures. The Court found that the County had no authority to place an immigration hold against persons based on a civil immigration "warrant" — an administrative form issued by federal immigration officers. In an oral ruling after a lengthy hearing in Spokane, Judge Salvador Mendoza, Jr. emphasized that the Fourth Amendment requires that an arrest warrant must be approved by a neutral and detached judge – not by an employee of the executive branch.
The ruling has wide implications as similar policies are in effect across the nation."
Read more here.
Opportunity to Serve on WSBA's Civil Litigation Rules Taskforce
The Washington State Bar Association is seeking a lawyer with experience litigating in Superior and/or District Court in Washington to serve on a rule-drafting Task Force, to replace a member who had to resign. The Task Force was created by Bar's Board of Governors in November 2016 to draft amendments to the Washington Civil Rules for eventual submission to the Supreme Court. The Board of Governors established the Task Force after considering and voting on some of the recommendations submitted by an earlier group, the Escalating Costs of Civil Litigation Task Force (ECCL).
If interested in serving, please send a resume and cover letter explaining why you are interested to Kevin Bank,WSBA Assistant General Counsel at firstname.lastname@example.com. Applications must be submitted as soon as possible but no later than August 31, 2018. More information on the Task Force can be found here.


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Piazza Umberto I, 14 (c/o Pro Loco Federico II - Melfi)
Ubicata nei pressi del Cimitero comunale
S.S. Melfi-Rapolla
Tel. 0972 239751 (Pro Loco) - Cell. 335 6393675
Apertura: visita su prenotazione tutti i giorni (compreso i festivi)
Prezzo biglietti:
- intero € 8,00
- ridotto € 5,00 (per gruppi con più di 14 visitatori)
- speciale € 2,00 (studenti, cittadini di Melfi e Rapolla)
Santa Margherita is situated in the neighbourhood of Melfi, at the kilometre 1 of the SS 303 towards Rapolla.
It is dealt with a rocky church dug in volcanic tuff. The church has got one central nave with four lateral chapels.
The central nave is protected by acute curve crosses, whereas the lateral chapels are protected by barrel vaults.
The church is artistically interesting for numerous frescoes loading the walls.
Many of these have got a Byzantine style, whereas other ones have got a marked western trace.
Among these frescoes particular importance occupies 'Il Contrasto dei vivi e dei morti', in which some researchers see the Emperor Federico II, his wife Isabella and their lawful son Corrado IV.


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The British Council
The British Council is the world's leading cultural relations organization and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all. We build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: HR Business Partner, Exams (Maternity Cover)
Location: Lagos
Department: Human Resources
Pay Band: Pay Band 6
Fixed Term Contract: July 2017-Jan 2018
The Role
- HR Business Partner Exams will support the Head of HR and Country Exams Manager in the delivery of HR services in line with corporate standards.
- The post holder will undertake specific work within HR to support the effective management of the BC operation, focusing on our Exams operations.
Purpose of Job
- To support the Head of HR and Country Exams Manager in the delivery of Exams HR services in line with corporate standards.
- The post holder will undertake specific work within HR to support the effective management of the BC operation, focusing on our Exams operations.
Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Main Duties
HR Operations:
- To ensure that managers carry out recruitment and selection according to corporate and equal opportunity standards ensuring adherence to local employment laws. Ensuring utilization of the HRIS; e-recruitment in the selection of new staff.
- Assist in managing communications for effective dissemination of information to employees on wages, Equality Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) issues, disciplinary procedures, grievances, benefits and other HR policies and practices.
- Manages employee data with available HRIS (e-HR) system such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics for reporting. To prepare regular or special reports necessary for business decisions.
- To support Head of HR on the delivery of corporate HR strategies and plans. To ensure HR plans, issues and failings and risk are actively managed and reported to Head of HR for reporting at FCCF and ERMF meetings.
- To ensure adherence to Information Knowledge Management standards of the team.
- To oversee the induction for all new staff and actively quality checking elements of the induction programme to ensure consistency in the process across all offices. Collecting feedback on induction programmes and acting on feedback provided to improve the process.
- Manage all aspects of risk associated with the working staff including Health Insurance, Life Assurance and Employee compensation. To ensure that all staff is covered under the health and life insurance scheme. Manage day to day relationship with vendor teams; health maintenance organizations, insurance brokers etc. – providing feedback to vendor on performance, communicate issues back to Head of HR as needed.
- To contribute to HR team objectives by attending and contributing to staff meetings.
Learning & Development:
- To promote a culture of learning, knowledge sharing and teamwork by aiding collaboration and creating models for change management.
- To assist in arranging regular training on recruitment & selection, performance management etc.
- To take responsibility of own personal development by undertaking relevant developmental programmes; self-learning, job shadow, on the job training. Etc.
Employee Relations:
- In consultation with Head of HR, to receive and respond to inbound employee relations enquiries.
- To respond to request for information on HR policy interpretation from internal and external clients.
- To encourage at least 90% of staff to complete the staff survey.
- To maintain an up to date record of employee relations issues
- In consultation with Head of HR, to provide guidance, consultation and assistance to Line Managers and Staff on matters relating to employee disciplinary actions.
Performance Management:
- To assist Line Managers in ensuring that their team performance management system operates to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Assisting Head of HR in coordinating annual moderations of performance reviews.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity:
- Assisting Head of HR to ensure BC Nigeria's strategy identifies and responds to EDI
- To manage face to face training on specific EDI topics
- Support head of HR in collating evidence for Diversity Assessment Framework (DAF) submissions.
Financial Management:
- To prepare operational budgets. Ensuring value for money in the procurement of services on behalf of the team.
- In liaison with the Finance team, develop effective strategies for financial wellbeing of the team.
Key Relationships: (include internal and external)
- Country Exams Manager, Deputy Country Exams Managers, Head of IELTS Operations, Exams Managers, BC Exams Employees, Staff Association, Senior Leader team Nigeria, SSA regional HR team, Local Labour Lawyers, Health Maintenance Organization, Insurance Brokers.
The Person
We are looking for someone with:
- About 3 years' experience in HRM in a multinational organisation
- Proven track record in HR Management – able to demonstrate understanding of best practice in HR processes and systems
- Managing change
- Knowledge of Nigerian Labour law
- Degree level education with HR qualifications
- Good communication skills
- Please refer to the role profile for more information on the role, its responsibilities/accountabilities and person specification.
Person Specification
- Making it happen (more demanding) Do I regularly review results and look for ways of raising levels of achievement for myself and others?
- Being accountable (demanding) Do I meet my commitments and take personal responsibility for the results?
- Required but not used for recruitment
- Shaping the future (essential)
- Creating a shared purpose (essential)
- Connecting with others (more demanding) Do I integrate people of different backgrounds into teams to achieve business objective
- Working together (more demanding) Do I work with clients to come up with solutions and gain support
Skills and Knowledge:
- Managing Projects Level 2
- Communicating & Influencing L2
- Planning & Organising L2
- Analysing Data L2
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 16th June, 2017.


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By Pam Chamberlain
From March 22-25, curlers from across Canada will gather in Camrose for the 2017 CCAA Curling National Championships at the Rose City Curling Club—and many Augustana alumni will be among them.
In conjunction with the Championships, Augustana is hosting an Alumni Curling Reunion on March 24-25. All alumni formerly associated with the Vikings curling program are invited to attend. In addition to watching the semi-finals and finals, participants will have a mini-bonspiel of their own, and they'll meet for a Friday evening social featuring beer tasting and hors d'oeuvres.
Roger Stephens, from CLC's class of '59, will be there. Roger took Grade 12 back in the days when classes, dormitories, and meals were all in Founder's Hall. He started curling at the age of twelve and played for six decades. An avid bagpiper, Roger has volunteered to pipe during the CCAA opening ceremonies, banquet, and award ceremonies. A retired dentist, Roger now devotes much of his time to music. Both as a soloist and as a member of the band Clan McNaughton, he plays gigs around central Alberta, including leading the annual Big Valley Jamboree parade in Camrose. He has a soft spot for curling bonspiels—he's played at hundreds of them.
"It will be a lot of fun," Roger says with a laugh. "To drink beer in Founder's Hall without having to pay a fine for it! How things have changed!"
Sarah Brown (BA '15), a former skip of the Vikings curling team, will provide live-streaming commentary for the tournament. Sarah is the program coordinator and head coach at the Sherwood Park Curling Club, managing a vibrant and busy program that introduces curling to thousands of adults and children each season.
"I am excited about getting together with other Augustana curlers, some of whom I haven't seen since my first year," Sarah says. "I'm also very curious to meet Vikings from years ago."
Vikings head coach Roger Galenza is looking forward to the alumni social, too. "It's a way to renew old friendships," says Galenza. Although he's been busy preparing his teams for the tournament and attending to a thousand organizational details, he's also thinking ahead. He hopes the weekend will kick off an Augustana alumni curling association, which would hold alumi curling bonspiels and create scholarships for young athletes who are interested in curling for the Vikings."Curling is making a comeback!" Sarah says. "Years ago, everyone in small towns curled. But it started to dwindle, and people started to think that curling was nerdy. After the Sochi Olympics, no one can argue that curlers aren't athletes."
"Curling is making a comeback!" Sarah says. "Years ago, everyone in small towns curled. But it started to dwindle, and people started to think that curling was nerdy. After the Sochi Olympics, no one can argue that curlers aren't athletes."
"Given what I see at the Sherwood Park Curling Club, I have great hope for the future of the sport. We have incredible young people in our program. In fact, if I'm going to have a shot at the Scotties or the Olympics, I better get at it before some of these young people come up to challenge me," she says with a smile.
Roger Stephens looks forward to being on campus again. "Hey, it's where I grew up," he says. "It's special." It's a sentiment that will undoubtedly be shared by many other former students during the Alumni Curling Reunion.
Friday, March 24
Curling Alumni Social & Craft Beer Tasting, Founders Hall, 6:00 p.m.
- Beer tasting, hors d'oeuvres, optional guided campus tours, and a chance to catch up with old friends. Sponsored by Norsemen Brewing and Augustana Alumni Office.
Saturday, March 25
CCAA Finals and Alumni Bonspiel, Rose City Curling Club
- CCAA Finals: All registered participants receive free passes to watch the Bronze medal final at 9:30 a.m. and the Gold medal final at 2:00 p.m.
- Pizza Supper, 6:00 p.m.
- Alumni Mini Bonspiel, 7:00 p.m.
For more information and to register please see our Facebook page ("Augustana Curling Alumni Reunion") or the online registration page: https://payment.augustana.ualberta.ca/store/Curling+Nationals+2017+/


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Giving back in Potsdam
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 6:21 am
From left, Noelle, Dr. David and Bonnie McCall pose with artwork Noelle and her sister Katja, both SUNY Potsdam students, created. The couple who came to Potsdam from Massachusetts in 2007 and set up a medical practice is expressing gratitude to the community that welcomed them by establishing a scholarship for art at SUNY Potsdam. Click here for more info.


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The cocktail I have planned for my What to drink this weekend post later today calls for cinnamon simple syrup. It's very easy to make and can be used to flavor coffee, tea or hot apple cider, poured over fruit for an easy dessert, stirred into oatmeal or other hot breakfast cereals, and of course, used to flavor cocktails.
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Add all ingredients to a small sauce pan, bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain into a bottle and allow to cool. (Keep the cinnamon sticks to use as a garnish if you'll be using the syrup in a cocktail.)
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, take the pan off the heat, cover with a lid and allow the cinnamon to steep for a longer period of time before removing.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.


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The Odessa College softball team ended the Permian Basin Invitational on a high note, beating Otero College 11-3 on the run rule after six innings, Saturday afternoon at Wranglers Field.
The Lady Wranglers (2-6) responded from an early two-run deficit from the top of the first inning by scoring three runs in the bottom of the first before adding another run in the bottom of the second to take a two-run lead.
After the Rattlers (6-3) got a run back in the fifth, Odessa College exploded with seven runs in the sixth to bring the game to an early conclusion after Madison Zaccardo's three-run homer sealed the deal.
"We had a nice conversation as a team," Odessa College head coach Jeff Jackson said. "We sat down and talked about some things where we needed to be better in a hurry. There are some things that are long term but there are other things that we need to be better at now.
"They responded well to everything we hit on. The result showed."
Jade Laird had three runs and three hits for the Lady Wranglers while Cami Deanda had two runs and two hits with an RBI.
Illy Cisneros and Zaccardo each had three RBIs.
The Rattlers got off to a quick start with Hannah Gates getting on base before a home run to left field by Brandy Trengove made it 2-0.
Odessa College responded with runs by Laird and Cami Deanda on a double by Cisneros to tie the game up in the bottom of the first. Morgyn Fulgham then brought home Cisneros with a single for a 3-2 advantage.
Laird scored off a double by Cisneros in the bottom of the second inning and the Lady Wranglers had doubled their advantage.
A run by Alaina Sayler for the Rattlers made it a one-run game in the top of the fifth as she scored on a defensive error by the Lady Wranglers.
But Odessa College's seven-run burst in the sixth was enough for the Lady Wranglers to clinch their second win of the year.
Sierra Whipple was the winning pitcher for Odessa College, going all six innings, giving up five hits and three runs with two errors and had four strikeouts. She moved to 1-3 for the year.
"We've been bad about giving up hits in the first inning and what we tell them is that it's ok if we give up some runs, we just have to minimize the damage," Jackson said. "I thought we did a good job of calming down after that top of the first.
"We did an awesome job of responding right back. That's what we needed to do."
Melissa Gellermann was the losing pitcher for the Rattlers, giving up 12 hits and 11 runs from her complete game effort.
Trengove went 2 for 3 with two runs and two RBIs to lead Otero Junior College.


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& what is this all about, is double-buffering not god enought ???
how do i use tripple-buffering
Triple buffering is useful for renderering more frames per second than the monitor refresh rate can show although sync with vertical blank is enabled.
That means with two back buffers you don't have to wait for the swap to occur in the next vblank, but can start rendering of the next frame on the other backbuffer immediately after finishing the previous frame.
The swap is done from the already completed back buffer.
This is not an OpenGL API feature, but an implementation dependent driver feature.
I think Direct3D supports allocation of multiple backbuffers in the API.
Triple buffering is useful for renderering more frames per second than the monitor refresh rate can show although sync with vertical blank is enabled.
Why do you need "more frames per second than the monitor refresh rate can show "???
Actually, triple buffering allows to achieve the same frame rate as monitor refresh rate.
Hello, i'm not an expert, but some old style dos game programmers have taught me that now, with the actual power of the computers, double buffer is enough to make some good animation
But i have said…i'm not an expert…
>>Why do you need "more frames per second than the monitor refresh rate can show "???<<
I put it differently.
Although wait on vertical blank is enabled, you can achieve frame rates which are decoupled from the monitor refresh.
This includes any fps and not only the whole quotients of the monitor refresh achievable with v-sync on and double buffering.
>>Actually, triple buffering allows to achieve the same frame rate as monitor refresh rate.<<
Yes, the shown frames are as many as the monitor refresh can display because v-sync is on. But underneath it's possible to calculate more images. That looks better than the tearing effects you get with swaps w/o v-sync and fps > monitor refresh.
To get the fps == monitor refresh again you can delimit the swap interval with the so called extension.
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It is entirely useless to render more frames than your monitor can display. If you are pumping out 120 frames per second on a 60 hz screen, then ever alternative frame is rendered and cleared before the monitor gets to see it.
triple buffering is a technique to churn as many frames as possible. To illustrate:
Think about how double buffering works. You have two buffers; one of them is displayed on the monitor while the other is being rendered to off-screen. The montitor, meanwhile, is busily tracing out the current displayed buffer… when it finishes one trace it re-traces back to the top of the monitor and begins the process again.
Now, suppose the engine has finished rendering to the drawable buffer. In order to prevent shearing effects when the display buffer is overwritten in the middle of a trace, the engine blocks, waiting for the monitor to finish re-tracing before copying the drawable buffer to the display buffer (or swapping pointers, or however it is implemented). Herein lies the problem: the system is busy-waiting for a resource to finish with a buffer before it can start on the NEXT frame. If the monitor had only JUST started drawing the frame from the obsolete buffer, then the system has to wait close to an entire trace (say, 1/60th of a second on a 60hz display) before it can start the next.
Triple buffering is designed to get around the busy wait period and start drawing the next frame as soon as the previous has finished, yet retain the benfits of double buffering and not have the shear effect.
If the triple buffers are A, B and C, and A is the current displayed buffer buffer and B is the current drawable buffer, then C becomes the spare buffer. When B is finished, then instead of waiting for the retrace on A to complete, the system begins drawing to C. When the retrace to A is complete then B is displayed and A becomes the spare buffer. The whole idea is the system does NOT wait for re-trace to complete before working on the next frame.


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Fill 3% quota for handicapped teachers or face derecognition
The Education Department has issued an ultimatum to aided non-minority schools in the city to fill the three per cent quota for teachers with at least 40 per cent handicap. A circular issued on December 4 warns that not doing so would result in their derecognition
When the diktat was first issued several months ago, most of the schools chose to ignore it. When the department did not receive any of the reports from the schools on the status of the seats reserved for the handicapped teachers, the department issued a fresh circular warning that the schools may be derecognised if the quota is not filled by them soon.
Only teachers with at least 40 per cent handicap are eligible for these seats. They must obtain a certificate from a surgeon in a civil hospital in their district and submit it with their applications.
Legislation was passed in 1995 at the Centre making it mandatory to reserve three per cent teaching posts in this category of schools for people with 40 per cent disability or more.
B Mane, education officer, said, "We had earlier sent a circular to the schools asking them to fill the quota for teachers with over 40 per cent handicap. Since the schools have sent no reports about the seats being filled, we had to send them a reminder. If the schools fail to fill the quota this time, the department will cancel their recognition."
Handicapped teachers who pass the Teacher's Training course in Thane and Raigad every year
Handicapped teachers who pass the course in Mumbai
Approx number of aided non-minority schools in the city
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