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The Scholarly Gamer
1:53 PM on 10.20.2014
I swear I had something for this...
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of gaming for several hours with a fellow Dtoider, and I have to say, it was one of my best gaming experiences in a while now. It really makes a difference, regardless of what game you are playing, when you have a friend to play it with. So I'm going to take my lunch hour today to briefly talk about our Saturday afternoon together. Adorable, right?
This past Saturday Dreamweaver and I finally managed to connect, because we're both just so busy and popular, and sat down for a few hours making stacks on stacks on stacks in Payday 2. The game was his suggestion, and I couldn't have been happier to oblige. I've owned Payday 2 for a while now, but because I never had any friends to play it with, most games online just devolved into frantic chaos. Typically, random teammates tried to secure objectives, handle hostages, and deal with police while I was yelling obscenities and haphazard instructions through my microphone. Because obviously that works.
Playing with Dreamweaver this weekend gave me a chance to have another person on a microphone to strategize with. And his level 98 (to my level 16 when we started) provided a lot of much needed tools and expertise that I was frankly lacking. He recommended a couple builds and weapons he had prior success with, and showed me some new routes for jobs that I hadn't considered. All in all, playing with even one other person allowed Payday 2 to function slightly more like it was meant to.
We did decent in a few missions, even clearing one in around 45 seconds before cops showed up, but generally speaking shit hit the fan. And. Got. Everywhere. But you know what? It didn't really matter. When I was playing with randoms and this happened, I usually got annoyed, because the game turned into one massively annoying grind. But with Dream, we had fun rolling with the punches and determining the best ways to un-fuck ourselves. We also found out that I would not be a successful meth cooker. Damn it all to hell, I blew it up. So, maybe I'm part of the problem. But Dreamweaver was great about it. #notwalterwhite.
On top of playing Payday and enjoying the ensuing hilarity, we got to chat about Destructoid, other games, and life. It was great to have a chance to talk one-on-one with someone who I would consider one of my closest friends Destructoid, and I hope that we have many more chances to game together, and that I am able to have this same experience with many of you.
Some games just lose their "oomph" when you play them alone, such as Payday, Destiny, LEGO games, Mario Kart (really any Mario game), Smash Bros, to name a few. They are decent games and still fun if you play alone, but the true joy comes from the strategy and hilarity related to playing with a friend.
And that makes me a sadddddd panda
I think it's really important for us to not only discuss gaming together as a community, but take the opportunities that we can to play together. Friday Night Fights are the best incarnation of this ideal, and I've had the pleasure of gaming with some great people on those nights.
Unfortunately though, Xbox FNF has been on a downswing since I've joined Dtoid, so I'm hoping to put some effort in to try and breathe a little more life into that. I've hosted numerous games, both AAA and less-popular, and not once have I had a single person join me on Fridays. Now, either I smell so bad that it's permeating through Xbox Live, or there is a solution yet to be discovered. Part of this could be the game choice, but even on the nights I hosted Destiny, I was met with empty rooms. Maybe you just all hate Xbox. I get it.
Except it's never calm.
Either way, I am going to try and figure something out to form a little more cohesion with game choices for the games I host on Fridays (although I may start doing Saturday/Sundays as well, as sometimes people have better availability then.) ChillyBilly, if you're reading this, let's chat! Maybe I'll put a shout out for suggested games the week before in the forum/c-blogs, to have an idea of what people want to play the next week.
I know that when I started, often I would quickly read the FNF post, but if nothing was there that I owned, or wanted to play, I often wouldn't bother. I want to try and make it so that people can put forth their opinions or vote towards my game choice(s), so that I can ensure people are playing the games they want to play, with the friends they've made on here. Yay community!
Long story short, I had a blast on the weekend gaming with Dreamweaver, and I'd love to continue this trend, and game with more fellow Dtoiders. And I suppose Dream again, but maybe only once. He made fun of the fact I said "Eh?" So next time Mr. Dreamweaver, we're going into the Thunderdome. Eh?
Hit me up on Xbox: REDterror1938, PSN: REDterror1938, Nintendo ID: REDterror, Steam: REDterror1938
The Scholarly Gamer
12:51 PM on 10.14.2014
Man I'm Punny.
Now, I know you are all probably already looking at this c-blog thinking I am crazy, but up here in the Great White North, we celebrate our Thanksgiving during early October. I'd get into the specifics of it, but let's just say that we have to get our celebrations in before the maple syrup stops running and we're forced to build our igloos for the season. Winter is coming, you know.
Bring on the Wargs.
Anyways, as most of you know I've been crazily busy for the past couple of months and haven't been able to contribute towards the community, so here is my catch up c-blog. Because want to know one of the things I'm most thankful for? You guys. And maple bacon. Do you even get that down there? If not, I'll hand-mail you each a package. It's phenomenal.
I was reminded of this (missing you guys, not the bacon…) when I was a guest host on Radio Destructoid this past Saturday (look for the episode coming out this week), and after taking some listener questions and discussing recent c-blogs, I realized how much I miss all of you. Except Andy. I got enough of him Saturday night to last me the next 3 new game releases, which by the time of posting this, will have already came out…so…I miss you Andy.
In all seriousness though, being on Radio Destructoid was amazing, one of my favourite experiences with the site so far. Although after my crazy week of work (apparently international crises don't stop when I have other plans), and starting recording at 12:30 am, I was pretty beat. So don't expect me to be my typical sassy self. And Gaj…I'll meet you under the stars, with the pic-i-nic basket.
Hey there, Gaj Gaj. Keep your eye out for Ranger Andy.
So what am I most thankful for? Pretty much everything. I'm thankful for having an amazing fiancée who puts up with all of my gaming and other crap. I'm thankful for my ferret and my cats, even though one of them insists on sticking thumbtacks between my nails and my toes every morning. Asscat. I'm thankful for my new job, which may only be temporary but is one of the most interesting experiences I've ever had in my life; Department of Foreign Affairs with the GoC. FTW.
And last, but never least, I am thankful for gaming, and for all of you being a part of my life. I have only been part of the community for a little while, and you're all probably sick of me saying this, but you are all amazing. I miss the times when we used to hang out every day. Making fun of bigots with Elsa and Occam, discussing NSFW with Dreamweaver, talking real world news with Riobux, Caim, Zero, and others, Russian affairs with Tonich. I know I haven't covered everyone here, but you all know I love you. Say my name ;).
It's like hanging out with your friends at recess on the playground, except with tons of sexual innuendos. So…it's exactly like hanging out on the playground.
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Oh right, games! I'm super thankful for them as well, but also remembering why this time of the year always made me the poorest.
Destiny is still a blast, and haters can eat me. As long as you're with some friends, and know that it's a shooter-MMO, with shooter coming first, the game is a blast. To each their own, right? Right.
Shadow of Mordor may actually be sitting near the top of my GOTY list. Pretty pissed about those skeezy marketing tactics, but oh man is this game satisfying. Whereas combat gets repetitive in many other similar games, the combat in Middle-Earth only improved as you progressed through the game. Middle-Earth setting, Nemesis system, satisfying and visceral combat, amazing skill tree, stayed mostly true to the canon while giving a new story? Checking all the boxes on this one.
Sidenote: You guys know how I'm a pre-order nut? I actually ended up with 3 brand new copies of this game in my attempts to secure DLC. Was not intending this to happen, but was able to get all the DLC, and return two with no hassle. Hey Charlie Sheen, now I'm the one #Winning.
Hyrule Warriors is the best fusion game I've ever played. It's like Gogeta…or Vegeto. Actually no, it's Gotenks. That's how badass this game is. I was afraid of too much DW vs. Zelda, but it's a perfect mix. The narrative has done an amazing job of staying true to Zelda canon, while explaining the parallel universes/games for all those who didn't read Hyrule Historia. Gameplay is DW at its core, but the moves are great and varied by character and still maintain a Zelda feel.
So...this is Hyrule Warriors.
Alien: Isolation is terrifying. It's not the perfect survival horror game, but one thing it does exceptionally well is atmospheric tension. The environment, the music, the NPCs; the atmosphere has been exquisitely crafted and instills constant terror into the player. Or, I'm just a giant wussy.
That's all for my most recent games. I won't go any farther back, because this could take a while. Stoked to be picking up The Evil Within after work today though, from all the reviews so far it seems to have actually brought the survival horror everyone was expecting it to lack. Come on people, trust Bethesda.
And lastly, but actually most importantly, I'm thankful for life, and for living in Canada. Even though it means I have to be the hat to your ass. Get it? Good.
We should be a fedora. At the very least, a touque.
The world is a scary place right now. ISIL has been wreaking havoc in Iraq and the Levant, Ebola has not been curbed and we recently had a suspected case in my city of Ottawa, human rights abuses continue in a vast number of countries, and people are still dying daily from preventable diseases. Even if you spend most of your days playing video games and surfing the internet, I know I do sometimes, don't take your life for granted. Things can change so quickly, so be thankful for everything you have.
This has ended up very long, and on a serious note, so I'm stopping it here. Miss you all, and hope everything is going well with all of you! I know it's early, but in the spirit of (my) season, what are you all thankful for?
The Scholarly Gamer
12:18 PM on 09.10.2014
You probably haven't noticed, (although I sure have) but I have been away from the Dtoid community for almost 3 weeks now. I just wanted to take a few minutes to tell you all that I already miss you more than some ridiculous gaming metaphor that I don't have the time, or mental capacity, to come up with right now.
I've started my new job with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Development, and so far it's been whooping my ass. Don't get me wrong, I am absolutely loving it so far, but it's been 10-11 days almost every day so far, which has been severely limiting my Destructoid and gaming times respectively.
As such, I probably won't be posting that much in the next little while, as my weekends are also booked solid DJing events. So I haven't forgot about you; quite the opposite if anything. I think about you guys all the time while I'm doing my work, because you used to be my friends that I could always visit for 15 minutes while taking breaks at work.
Anyways, that is all. I'm still here, but will most likely be commenting and ghosting around for the next little while, rather than contributing my own blogs. AFK News has also taken a bit of a hiatus because of this, but we are looking to get an issue out next week still. Feel free to add me on Xbox or PSN @ REDterror1938, and maybe we can game a little!
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Bethlehem City Council slates Feb. 24 hearing on possible cop firing
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The fate of Bethlehem Police Officer, Richard Hoffman, will rest with City Council at a hearing set for Monday, Feb. 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.
Mayor Bob Donchez's administration will present its case against Hoffman, who is currently on paid administrative leave, following an off-duty drunken driving offense in August, 2013.
"The administration will make its case before council and the council will serve as jury," said City Council President, J. William Reynolds, following Tuesday night's meeting.
A memo received by City Council stated discussions and review by solicitor William Leeson and Police Chief Mark DiLuzio concluded that termination proceedings by council should move forward.
In August 2013, Hoffman was arrested after investigators alleged he was driving drunk and crashed into multiple parked cars, before flipping his car on its side.
Hoffman was off-duty at the time, but was scheduled to report to work in just a few hours. Police said his blood alcohol level was double the legal limit.
A memo sent to City Council by then-police chief, Craig Finnerty, following an internal investigation, stated Hoffman violated numerous department directives and that the August incident was the officer's fourth off-duty alcohol related incident during his 10-year tenure on the force.
Hoffman was charged with DUI and careless driving after the incident. He is currently participating in a first-time offenders program.
Reuscher sworn in as seventh council member Magisterial District Judge, Wayne Maura, of Lehigh County swore in Cathy Reuscher as the seventh member of Bethlehem City Council, one day after being tapped to fill the two-year term vacated by Mayor Donchez.
Reuscher, a policy maker for the Appalachian Mountain Club in Bethlehem and founder of a city food co-op, was elected to fill the open council seat on City Council's first ballot by a simple 3-2-1 majority vote Monday night.
Reuscher bested Donegan Community Elementary School principal Sonia Vazquez, who many thought was the leading candidate to fill the open seat.
"I supported Cathy because she had the best presentation," Reynolds said. "But, we need to elect more Hispanic leaders in Bethlehem. The appointment process is what it is, but it's in everyone's interest to elect more diverse candidates in the City of Bethlehem."
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If you get motion sick, you're probably looking for any form of relief. And a source of it is coming from an unlikely place: NASA.
NASA actually spends a lot of money studying and fighting motion sickness: Being able to ward it off is vital to future space travel plans. But NASA isn't also drowning in cash, so it's partnered with a pharmaceutical company, Epiomed Therapeutics, to introduce the drug.
The active ingredient, scopolamine, is actually some pretty neat stuff. Unlike other motion sickness remedies, it won't make you drowsy, and it's more effective.
NASA knows this because they gave it to test subjects and then subjected them to the Human Disorientation Device, which spins you around a central point really fast while also spinning you in random directions in your chair. Those with scopolamine lasted 20% longer before, well, granting their lunch liftoff.
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BOCA RATON, Fla. — If you don't have time to sit down for a bowl of cereal in the morning, companies are hoping you'll want to drink your breakfast.
As companies struggle to grow cereal sales in the U.S., Kellogg and General Mills are preparing to roll out breakfast drinks.
At an industry conference Wednesday, Kellogg CEO John Bryant said one way the company will redefine cereal is with its "Breakfast To Go" milk-based drink, which will be rolled out nationally this year. A day before, General Mills said it's testing a dairy-based breakfast shake called "BFast" that has whole grains and the nutrition of a bowl of cereal and milk, including fiber, protein, vitamins and whole grains. The drink is currently being tested in the Northeast.
In separate remarks, both companies noted that a similar drink called "Up & Go" by Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Co. is performing strongly in Australia, with about 10 percent to 20 percent of the cereal business.
The broader idea of turning meals into drinks is getting more attention as people look for convenient ways to eat on the go. Even though it doesn't take much time to sit down for a bowl of cereal, people are increasingly looking for portable foods they can eat on the way to work or school.
PepsiCo, which makes Quaker oatmeal and recently got into the dairy business, has launched similar concepts overseas. It offers a Quaker cereal powder drink in China and last summer began testing a Quaker oatmeal drink in Brazil.
A spokesman for PepsiCo declined to say whether any similar products are planned for the U.S. But the company has underscored its strategy of "lifting and shifting" products from around the world for different markets.
PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi also has noted that the company is looking at ways to "drinkify" snacks, and gauging which type of foods and meals people might want in drink form. Already, the company's Naked juices are seen as falling into that general space because they're fortified with various nutrients.
Kellogg also offers a Special K Protein shake but the drink is positioned more for people who are specifically looking to control their weight.
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Imagine yourself back in the Do-Wop 1950s. Now picture what a young car
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batter of Cuban heritage, add a good dose of upbringing and family values.
Follow that with a splash of love of all things vintage and cool, and
lastly add a great sense of style, attention to detail, and humility. Now
pull that person in the present time and drop him in Miami Florida. What
you might get, my not be too far off of Yaril Quintana.
Yaril is just about one the coolest and nicest people you can meet. He's
the owner of Yaril's Customs out of Miami Florida, and is the builder and
owner of this awesome VW Type 3. He's a hot rod builder and an incredible
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1965 VW Squareback with buried speedo
In board my friend Caps 1965 VW Squareback.Hit 116 mph in one pass and
buried the speedo doing 120 mph in another.1914 cc, Cb Performance 044
Heads,MSD Ignition, FK10 Cam,Pauter 1.4:1 ratio rockers, Exhaust is custom built by Cap using a Corvette
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68 VW squareback , 8" narrowed Beam
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1968 Volkswagen Squareback with 8" narrowed beam
Type 3 Squareback 69 Porsche 16 Teledials
La volkswagen del patan
The haunted VW Type 3 Squareback
From a late 70's South African candid camera-type movie 'Funny People' by
Jamie Uys. A VW Type 3 Squareback was rigged by remote to fool around with
people, and it was all captured on film. Note the other VW cars in the
background, typical 70's South African street scenes. For more info on the
local VW scene, go to www.aircooledvwsa.co.za and enjoy! Regards Pine
Panscrapers Black63 "Darth Vader" rollin´
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Electric Car 2 Owner 1971 VW Squareback EV Beetle Bug Karmann Ghia wagon
This is a Very clean 1971 VW Squareback Wagon. If your looking for one of
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the car. The coolest thing possibly is the fact that the car is a Electric
Vehicle / EV also if you want i will include the Generator so you can make
it a Hybrid. This is a great car and the electric part is done right these
kits cost $7500 to $9500 and then you have to install it and have a vehicle
prepped for it etc there is $15,000 to $20,000 you will not have to dump
into yours if your looking for the ultimate Hybrid. call anytime Nathan 406
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VW Squareback custom exhaust
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My 1969 VW Type3 Variant on 2011
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A good place for taking dinner or lunch. Quality is the characteristic of this restaurant. You will find diversity in peruvian gastronomy and classic other options. It is warm and the personel is ver y nice.
I really enjoyed my dinner at La Casona. The restaurant is located, through a small doorway, upstairs on the main street in Puno. It's just around the corner from where I was staying at the Tierra Viva Puno Plaza and is very close to the Plaza de Armas.
The service was excellent – probably the best I have had during...
One of very few more "cosmopolitan" options in Puno, the menu is varied and the service is good and friendly.
What a nice place! The food and atmosphere were excellent. The service was great. We ate the chicken in oriental sauce, and the chicken in wine sauce. Both were delicious.
We sat right away in a private corner with glass overlooking the street below. We had a quinoa with trout salad that was delicious.
We had the alpaca with chili sauce that was a little overcooked, but the sauce was nice. It came with a choclo, quinoa, and cheese casserole-like side that was unique and tasty.
We also had the...
From our appetizer of ceveche to our meals (alpaca and beef meals) the food was delicious!! The service was also excellent. attentive and fairly quick! The view we had overlooking the street at night was lovely and even romantic as it started to rain. We were shocked when we received a very reasonably priced bill as well! Definitely a good...
Nice restaurant and excellent food. The price is reasonable and the service is excellent. This restaurant is one of the best in Puno. You need to arrive early to catch a table.
We ate here in September 2014 on a driving trip around southern Peru. We took a taxi to the restaurant, as it is not in a convenient place to park. Sunday night, very quiet on the streets, but a warm and inviting place on a rainy night in Puno. We were shown to our table quickly and received menus. Our...
My husband and I went to this restaurant twice during our 3-night stay in Puno. Food quality is consistent here, even though it lacks creativity.
Ceviche was good, as was the stuffed avocado. The quinoa salad was nothing to write home about but you could do a lot worse in Puno.
My wife and I visited this restaurant after reading a positive review in a guide book and we weren't disappointed.
My wife had the pumpkin soup and I had the stuffed avocado both of which were rather nice.
We them had the chicken with tarragon and the beef with bacon and cheese. Again both were pretty good.
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ATLANTA (Reuters) - An American aid worker infected with the deadly Ebola virus while in Liberia was being treated at an Atlanta hospital in a special isolation unit on Sunday.
A medical aircraft carrying Dr. Kent Brantly landed at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia late Saturday morning. Brantly then was driven by ambulance to Emory University Hospital for treatment.
Dr. Jay Varkey, an infectious disease specialist at Emory, said he could not comment on a treatment plan until Brantly had been evaluated. Since there is no known cure, standard procedures are to provide hydration with solutions containing electrolytes or intravenous fluids, according to the World Health Organization.
Brantly works for the North Carolina-based Christian organization Samaritan's Purse. A second infected member of the group, missionary Nancy Writebol, will be brought to the United States on a later flight as the medical aircraft is equipped to carry only one patient at a time.
Brantly and Writebol were responding to the worst West African Ebola outbreak on record when they contracted the disease. Since February, more than 700 people in the region have died from the infection.
Despite concern among some in the United States over bringing Ebola patients to the country, health officials have said there is no risk to the public.
The facility at Emory, set up with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is one of only four in the country with the facilities to deal with such cases.
Ebola is a hemorrhagic virus with a death rate of up to 90 percent of those who become infected. The fatality rate in the current epidemic is about 60 percent.
Brantly is a 33-year-old father of two young children. Writebol is a 59-year-old mother of two.
CDC spokeswoman Barbara Reynolds said that the agency was not aware of any Ebola patient being treated in the United States previously.
The two Americans will be treated primarily by a team of four infectious disease physicians. The patients will be able to see loved ones through a plate-glass window and speak to them by phone or intercom.
A senior official within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration told Reuters the agency would consider proposals for providing treatments under special emergency new drug applications, if the benefits of the treatment outweighed the potential safety risks.
(Reporting by Mary Wisniewski; Editing by Matt Driskill)
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Shoppers stay up all night for deals
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5 Home Remodeling Projects to Increase Your Home's Value | Mclean VA Email PrintWritten by Bob. Categories: Remodeling Tags: McLean VA, home remodeling, remodeling projects
With cooler weather on the horizon, many homeowners will begin to move indoors to tackles some home remodeling projects that have been waiting all summer to be completed. But before you dive-in, lock up, and starting swinging that hammer, have you considered which projects have the highest cost-value ratio for the time in the future when you decide to sell? Indoors and out? Don't worry! We've got you covered.
Here are 5 remodeling projects that have the highest cost-value ratio and won't break the bank to complete.
1. Steel Entry Door
Changing out your front door is a very wise decision. Not only does it have a high cost-value ratio (96.6-percent), its advantages are numerous compared to its wood counterparts. Overall durability, high insulative properties, and energy efficiency are just a few perks.
2. Add-on a Deck
With a return of almost 87.4-percent of the initial cost, a deck is the perfect investment for your home. A deck adds a livable space to the exterior of your home, and many people looking to buy a new home include it on their must list.
3. Garage Door Replacement
How old is your garage door? If you don't know the answer, chances are it's time to replace it. And with a return of almost 84-percent (for mid- and high-range models) it should top your list.
4. Bathroom or Kitchen Remodel
For both of these projects, the return is quite high. For the homeowner completing the task, however, which you decide to do should be based purely on which needs it most. If you're unsure which to take on, ask your family for a consensus and start there.
5. Backup Power Generator
We know it's not necessarily a "project" in the strictest sense of the word, but adding a backup generator to your home is a huge cost-value ratio and, according to experts, is the "biggest gainer" this year.
Backup Power Generator, increased 28% nationally to its all-time high of 67.5% in percentage of cost recouped, and jumped to 25th in the overall ranking.
Not sure where to begin with your fall project? Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions and for more information on how we can help.
Latest Trends to Consider When Home Remodeling | Potomac MD Email PrintWritten by Bob. Categories: Remodeling Tags: remodeling, Potomac MD, home remodeling, 2014 remodeling trends
"Outdated" is the enemy when it comes to a home that is prized for being a reflection of the homeowner's marvelous sense of style. When undergoing a home remodeling project, it's helpful to be aware of what's on trend. According to a recent article by D Home Magazine, the entire point of a home remodeling project or custom home building is to create wholly personal spaces. At the same time, knowing the latest trends in home renovation can make the decision process a little less daunting for those who aren't already committed to a particular look or style.
- Keeping it light and natural
According to design experts, porcelain tiles that have a wood look are extremely on trend. Dark, hand-scraped floors are being replaced by more natural and lighter finishes such as gray and white. Natural stone floors are showing up in today's homes that are newly built or newly remodeled.
- Sticking with open spaces
Open spaces and clean lines are the norm in contemporary and modern homes, but experts say they are now happening in traditional homes as well. People who own homes with traditional exteriors are choosing to remodel the inside of their homes with open concepts. Homeowners today like open kitchens and more usable space.
- Taking limited risks
Homeowners who take the bold leap by choosing an avant-garde or experimental design look often find themselves stuck with a trendy rather than on-trend home. When remodeling a home, take smaller risks by creating an unusual guest bathroom or selecting a floating staircase or bold entryway door.
Other home remodeling trends include reworking the spaces that were once designated as formal living and dining rooms. Many people want to use formal dining rooms as space to entertain during the holidays, but have the ability to quickly convert it into an office or study room the rest of the year. Experts say formal living rooms are now used as a retreat or library that houses the more old-fashioned furniture that doesn't blend well with the modern tech toys and gadgets.
At Natelli Homes, we take pride in providing experienced architectural design services for clients in Maryland and Virginia. For more information on the latest home remodeling trends, please contact us.
How to Survive a Home Remodeling Project | Arlington VA Email PrintWritten by Bob. Categories: Remodeling Tags: remodeling, Arlington VA, home remodeling, remodeling projects
Your home is your sanctuary, your kingdom, and your safe place. During a home remodeling project it might not feel like that, though. We've been remodeling homes in Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland for decades, and we know how difficult it can be to live in a house that's undergoing a remodel. Here are the tips that we give our clients when the remodeling work begins:
- Keep the other areas of your home as peaceful as possible. Remodeling work can be messy and noisy. By keeping the other areas of your home as peaceful as possible, you'll be able to retreat from the chaos and enjoy the parts of your home that aren't a part of the remodel. For instance, if we're working on your kitchen remodeling project, make your bedroom your go-to location to unwind.
- Focus on the progress that happens everyday. We encourage families to take pictures of the progress happening each day on their home renovation. That way you can look back at photos from just a few days ago and see that really, a lot of progress has been made on your bathroom renovation in a short amount of time. Plus, this is a great way to capture memories of your remodel and create an amazing before and after shot.
- Keep your mind focused on the big picture. The little bit of hassle that comes from a home remodeling project will be more than worth it when the work is over and you have the room in your home that you've always dreamed about. The beauty of your home will greatly outweigh any inconvenience you went through, and you'll be ready to move on to the next project right away.
Of course, working with an experienced company like Natelli Homes can make a home remodeling project much easier! Our teams treat you and your home with respect, and they'll work hard to keep noise, mess, and inconvenience to an absolute minimum. We love creating beautiful new spaces for our clients, and we'll make sure you love having our teams in your home. If you are considering a home remodeling project, contact us and learn more about how we help you make the dreams you have for your home come true.
Bathroom Remodeling for a Stay-cation Spa | Bethesda MD Email PrintWritten by Bob. Categories: Bathrooms Tags: Bathroom remodeling, Bethesda MD, bathroom remodeling Bethesda MD
After completing a bathroom remodeling project that turns your ordinary bathroom into a luxurious spa-like retreat, you may decide to vacation at home. With so many people in Maryland and Virginia working out of the home, it's nice to have a relaxing getaway to detoxify your body and reduce stress. According to an article by Building Design & Construction, a survey of more than 400 kitchen and bath designers revealed that things are trending contemporary with less ornamentation in bathrooms and kitchens. An experienced builder that serves Maryland and Virginia can help you remodel your bathrooms with easy-maintenance features, more storage and accessible features such as shower benches. Having a space that is practical yet still makes you feel pampered is the key.
Soaking tubs and safe showers
Soaking tubs as well as free-standing non-jetted tubs are growing in popularity, according to bath designers. As part of bathroom remodeling project, you may also want to consider lighting and benches in the shower. Having a no-threshold shower is a way to prevent tripping when stepping in and out of a shower for people who are worried about safety as they age. When it comes to the actual shower, steam showers can make you feel like you are at a spa in your own home. Many walk-in showers today come equipped with digital controls, hand-held wand and rain showerheads.
Keeping it toasty and comfortable
Part of feeling like you are on vacation is being completely comfortable even when it's snowing outside. Consider radiant floor heating when remodeling master bathroom or guest bathroom suite. For maximum comfort and safety, you may wish to change the height of toilets and vanities when remodeling.
Although granite was the go-to choice of countertop material for many years, now more people are opting for quartz. If you want to be cutting-edge, consider recycled glass countertops. As far as color scheme, the trends indicate beige, bone and gray are hot, but you may feel more invigorated with splashes of color. Everyone has a different idea about what makes them feel like they are on vacation. A professional can also help you with lighting, flooring and windows choices.
Natelli Homes provides architectural design services for clients in Maryland and Virginia who want to create a spa-like bathroom that's perfect for you. For more information about remodeling your kitchen, bathroom or other parts of the home, please contact us.
Tips for Planning for Home Additions | Chevy Chase MD Email PrintWritten by Bob. Categories: Additions Tags: additions, Chevy Chase MD, home additions
Home additions can completely change the form and function of any home.It is a big decision to add a single room or perhaps several rooms and will require some careful planning. To help ensure you get the finished home you want, use these 4 tips.
Know What You Want
This may seem obvious, but it is important to really understand exactly what you want as a finished product. How will you use your new home once the renovation is complete? How will you be using your home in 5 years or 10 years? Thinking about how your needs will change over time will ensure you are able to enjoy your new home for longer. If you understand the big picture of what you want then your builder can help you with the details of getting there.
Find the Right Builder
Once you have made the decision to add on to your home and you have an idea of what you want it is time to find the right builder.
- Make sure they have plenty of experience and can provide references to previous clients. Be sure to actually check those references.
- Check with the local home builders association or other professional builders association for membership. Membership in such an organization often indicates a high level of customer service and ethics.
- Check to see if the builder has won any awards or holds any special certifications. Again this indicates excellence.
- Make sure you get a written contract that explains exactly what the contractor will do and what you need to do if something goes wrong.
- Verify they are licensed and insured.
Start Picking Finishes Early
In most renovations you are responsible for picking the finishes, flooring, cabinets, lights, paint etc. It is a good idea to start much earlier than you think you need to. Often these decisions take longer than anticipated. Also there may be delays in ordering and if you have extra time built into your timeline that will help avoid delays in the construction.
Plan for Living Under Construction
If you are renovating the home in which you live it will be important to understand how that impacts your daily life. For example if you are adding onto the kitchen you will need to determine how you will eat as you may not have access to appliances. If you are adding onto a living area how will that effect your life during construction? No matter what room you are adding there will be dust and dirt. If you have allergies or difficulty living in this type of situation you may need to consider taking a vacation or finding somewhere else to live temporarily.
It is also a good idea to plan on how you will deal with the stresses of adding on to your home. There will be delays, there may be difficulties that require repair discovered behind walls and there may be additional expenses. All of these add stress and it can be very helpful to consider how to deal with them before you begin. Set aside money for unexpected expenses and ensure you have a clear communication plan with the builder so that when they find an issue they know how to tell you in a timely manner.
Planning ahead for an addition will allow the process to run more smoothly and ensure a better finished product. For more information on adding on to your home contact us.
Retro Kitchen Remodeling Ideas To Liven up Your Home | Great Falls VA Email PrintWritten by Bob. Categories: Kitchens Tags: kitchen remodeling, remodeling Great Falls VA , Great Falls VA
Whether you own a split level home, an American Four Square or contemporary-style home in Maryland or Virginia, your kitchen is undoubtedly the hub of your home. A variety of products and materials that were popular in the past are making a big resurgence in the kitchen. Even if you don't want a completely retro kitchen, it can be fun to explore the different kitchen remodeling trends as part of an eclectic design. According to an article that cited the National Remodeling Foundation, homeowners are embracing retro styling for their remodeling projects to achieve self-expression.
Retro and vintage appliances
When undergoing a major kitchen remodeling project, you may want to replace all of your outdated appliances. Ironically, what's trending in new appliances is the old. Some refrigerators have a retro, mid-century modern type of design while being energy-efficient. Instead of the standard white or stainless steel, consider customizing appliances in bold colors.
Linoleum floors
Checker, plaid or painted linoleum floors can give your kitchen a vintage look. Linoleum floors are eco-friendly, comfortable and quiet. Made out of natural ingredients such as ground cork dust, limestone and linseed oil, linoleum is biodegradable and stylish. For a modern or creative kitchen, you can create patterned floor using linoleum tile. It's a great tile for older people who can't stand for long times on stone or hardwood surfaces.
Unique kitchen backsplashes
Another way to add some retro excitement to your kitchen remodeling project is to incorporate a decorative backsplash. If the rest of your kitchen is "busy" with patterns and color, it may be best to choose a neutral subway tile. Otherwise, you can afford to liven up the space with a playful backsplash in green, brown and blue glass tiles. Another option is stainless steel vintage kitchen backsplash to go with retro appliances.
Natelli Homes can help you remodel your kitchen as well as renovate your entire homes. No matter what the scale of the project, we provide architecture design services and lend our creativity and expertise to homeowners living in Virginia or Maryland. For more information, please contact us.
Custom Homes for Small Lots: The Four Square Resurgence | Mclean VA Email PrintWritten by Bob. Categories: Design Tags: custom homes, McLean VA, custom homes Mclean VA
Homeowners who want to build custom homes on their small lots in the Maryland and Virginia area often gravitate to modern-day versions of the American Four Square. Prairie architecture pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright is making a reappearance as homeowners desire the luxury of a new construction home but the space offered by the four-square design. According to a recent report by the National Association of Home Builders, custom home building recorded growth this year. Many homebuyers today want homes that have the character of the past. The American Four Square or Prairie Box was popular in the mid-1890s to the late 1930s as a reaction to the ornate Victorian style.
Going beyond four rooms
The old four-square homes typically had four large boxy rooms to each floor. Today's four-square custom homes may open to a foyer with a dining room on one side and an office on the other side. The middle of the home often has a stair hall that leads up to the second level as well as breakfast room and open kitchen. The other section of the main floor often has a covered terrace and family room. On the upper level, homeowners may have two smaller bedrooms on one side and a master suite with walk-in closets on the other side. Going beyond the "four squares," custom homes today may include a mudroom on the lower level and an upstairs loft and additional bedroom over the garage.
Enjoying the outdoors
Being outside was important to people who owned an American Four Square before the advent of air-conditioning. Today, custom homes often come with covered flagstone porches and other outdoor amenities. While most four square homes are built on smaller lots, it's also fun to build a Four Square custom home on a larger lot to allow for an outdoor kitchen area, pool, gazebo, gardens and other landscaping.
Some of the popular interior characteristics and materials used in custom homes with historical character include solid hardwood flooring and solid staircases. Coffered beamed ceilings may be constructed in the family room on the main level.
Natelli Homes Architectural Design and Construction Services is an experienced builder who builds an enhanced version of the basic four square as well as other custom homes. For more information about having an American Four Square home built for your family in the Washington DC area as well as Northern Virginia and Maryland, please contact us.
Home Remodeling for a Signature Foyer | Potomac MD Email PrintWritten by Bob. Categories: Remodeling Tags: Potomac MD, home remodeling, foyer remodeling, remodeling potomac md
Your home's entryway or foyer is not just what your guests first see when they enter your home, but it's the space that greets you at the end of a hard day. When planning a home renovation, the foyer is a key area of the home that can make you feel excited about where you live. Before hiring an architectural design firm for a home remodeling project, consider the statement you want to make with your foyer. Lighting, flooring, art niches, the doorway and a staircase are a few of the design elements to include. According to a recent article by HouseBeautiful, a foyer can be dramatic with the right choices for paint, furniture and art. But whether you want design touches such as wainscoting, tone-on-tone striped wallpaper or a new front door with translucent glass, a foyer renovation can improve first impressions.
Fabulous flooring
One of the major considerations when home remodeling is the flooring. Some people use a different flooring material for the foyer so it stands out. One option is to put down a mosaic floor medallion in either marble or ceramic. Another possibility is to select custom oval, round, square or other custom wood medallions or borders for hardwood flooring.
A stunning staircase
A stunning staircase is another major component of a home remodeling project if you have a two-story home. Some creative ideas include installing a water feature with plants at the base of the stairways using a decorative stone surround. Different styles of staircases today include contemporary, traditional, modern, eclectic and Asian.
Other home remodeling possibilities for a gorgeous foyer include art niches in which you can hang favorite art pieces. Lighting is also a major consideration. Hanging a contemporary chandelier versus a traditional lighting fixture will foreshadow what's in store for the rest of the home. Replace the existing door with a new one that is crafted with safety and style in mind.
At Natelli Homes Architectural Design and Construction Services, we can help you renovate your entire home, construct additions or redesign or renovate your foyer, entrances, porches, kitchens, bathrooms or other zones in the home. We provide construction and design services to the Washington DC area as well as Northern Virginia and Maryland. For more information, please contact us.
Kitchen Remodeling Trends to Avoid or Embrace | Arlington VA Email PrintWritten by Bob. Categories: Uncategorised Tags: kitchen remodeling, Arlington VA, kitchen remodeling arlington, 2014 remodeling trends
Kitchen remodeling is hot. With so many options, it's important to distinguish between what's a fleeting trend and what's going to make you happy for decades to come. According to a recent Forbes article, there are several kitchen remodel trends that homeowners should avoid. Of course, embrace a trend if you personally love a particular style or kitchen design feature for your Virginia or Maryland home. Not everyone is concerned about resale value, but about having the kitchen of their dreams. According to Forbes, the average cost of a kitchen remodel is now more than $50,000.
Parking your appliances
People used to park their appliances in appliance garages, but appliance garages take up a lot of counter space. A design expert can help you choose cabinets that open up to store pots and pans, spices and fine china. Illuminated kitchen cupboards are especially helpful. Cabinet drawers may be used to file papers. Trash and recycling cans can slide in and out of cabinetry as well.
Using updated backsplashes
Another important kitchen remodeling tip is to select a backsplash that fits the overall style of your home whether it's country, contemporary or transitional. According to Forbes, the 4-inch backsplash trend has been replaced by porcelain, ceramic or glass tile that covers walls instead of just a few inches.
A kitchen island as a focal point
Kitchen islands are both practical and attractive. Ceiling-mounted racks to hang pots used to be popular, but can also be an eyesore. Many kitchen islands have built-in storage and see-through compartments. In a smaller kitchen, you may opt for a mobile kitchen cart to dress up your kitchen.
Other kitchen remodeling considerations include whether to choose stainless steel or the new colorful appliances. Should you pick the popular granite or choose something else? According to a piece by Houzz, popular countertop materials includes soapstone, copper, engineered quartz, tile, recycled glass, marble, concrete and stainless steel. A professional designer can help you with a kitchen palette that matches the overall style of your home.
At Natelli Homes Architectural Design and Construction Services, we help homeowners transform their kitchens. For help in renovating your kitchen or any other space in your Virginia or Maryland home, please contact us.
Architectural Design Elements Trending: Grand Spaces | Bethesda MD Email PrintWritten by Bob. Categories: Design Tags: Architectural Design Bethesda Maryland, Bethesda MD, architectural design, Architectural design trending
- Living in larger homes
As reported by the AIA, the size of homes has been trending up since 2010. Residential architects say there is a demand for two-story entryways and high ceilings as well as more square footage. Upper-end homes are much more likely to be spacious compared to the starter homes. Benefits of living in larger homes include the fact that the home can accommodate a growing family and more guests.
- Creating accessible living
Another architectural design trend is accessibility. With baby boomers retiring, more people want wider hallways, fewer steps, ramps and door handles instead of knobs that are difficult to grab. People from the younger generations like "flex rooms" and other spaces that can be defined as they wish. The open-space concept layout continues to be popular with family rooms and kitchens that flow. Casual eat-in kitchen areas, dens and niche flex rooms replace the old formal living and dining rooms.
- Blending indoor and outdoor spaces
From decks, porches, sunrooms to outdoor kitchens, gazebos and pools, more people are making outdoor improvements a priority. Seven out of 10 residential architects surveyed for a Home Design Trends Survey by the AIA said outdoor living is increasing in popularity. Some architectural design ideas include building a stone paver patio with decorative stone fence and stairs leading up to a steep backyard. A new pool and patio or porch and lanai can bring stylish architectural to the back of a home.
Natelli Homes Architectural Design and Construction Services offers unparalleled service. For help in learning about the latest architectural design choices available to you when having a custom home built or when renovating your existing home in Virginia or Maryland, please contact us.


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In a little-noticed interview last week, Lou Dobbs announced that he now supports amnesty for the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants living in the United States
Since he left his job as a CNN commentator two weeks ago, Dobbs' has been bandied about as a Senate candidate in New Jersey. And now he is indicating that he might run for president.
But Dobbs became famous for his strong views on illegal immigration and foreign trade. Now that he's a would-be politician, those views appear to be softening. Dobbs told Spanish-language network Telemundo he now supports a plan to legalize millions of undocumented workers, a stance he long lambasted as an unfair "amnesty."
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Dobbs twice mentioned a possible legalization plan for the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the U.S., saying at one point that "we need the ability to legalize illegal immigrants under certain conditions."
On Monday, Dobbs appeared on former Sen. Fred Thompson's radio show. When asked by the former presidential candidate if he was urged to consider running for president himself and was indeed weighing a bid, Dobbs replied, "Yes is the answer."
Dobbs told Thompson he was undecided about running for president but said he would "be talking some more with some folks who want me to listen to them the next few weeks."
He later told a Washington radio station, "For the first time, I'm actually listening to some people about politics. . . . I think that being in the public arena means you've got to be part of the solution."
It's unclear whether Dobbs, who received an $8 million severance payment when he left CNN, would run as an independent or a Republican.
On Tuesday, Dobbs' spokesman Robert Dilenschneider sought to quiet the presidential speculation a bit.
He told The New York Times, "I think Lou is realistically saying, that's a long way off, but if he did run for office, there'd have to be an intermediary step, such as the Menendez seat." He was referring to a 2012 race against incumbent Democrat Robert Menendez.
Dilenschneider said Dobbs was inspired by Republican gains in New Jersey this month and by President Obama's decline in popularity.
Dobbs briefly considered a primary run against Republican gubernatorial candidate Christopher Christie, who won the election over incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine.
Dobbs has received the most attention for his strident opposition to illegal immigration. Menendez is an avid supporter of immigrant rights and the only Hispanic member of the Senate.
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Flat World Knowledge was started by two people who worked in college textbook publishing. They realized that nobody was really happy with the system—not the publishers, the authors, the professors, and certainly not the students. Eric Frank, who is one of the co-founders of Flat World Knowledge, says the company developed out of a conversation that there had to be a better way to deliver college texts.
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While students can access the text online, he says for many, nothing beats having a hard copy. "All of our research with students has been telling us consistently the same thing, which is that while they like the convenience of online, many of them say they would still be willing to pay something for a more convenient format." He adds that students tell them if they priced alternatives right, the students would buy the alternatives, and that's the money-making proposition for Flat World Knowledge. For example, students can buy a softcover black and white book for $29.95 or a full-color version for $59.95, the latter of which Frank points out is still about 40% less than a typical traditional textbook would cost.
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