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Maqetta is a free, open source visual authoring tool that makes designing rich HTML5 user interfaces simple and fun. A UI designer can use Maqetta, which runs in a browser without plugins or downloads, to build working prototypes for both desktop and mobile applications. Simply drag and drop widgets onto a device canvas to assemble a live UI mockup, and then pass that UI prototype to a developer for coding.
What you can learn in this series
This series shows you how to use Maqetta to prototype HTML5 user interfaces.
- In this part, learn about Maqetta's major features while creating a prototype for a rich mobile application.
- In Part 2, take your prototype application to the next level by writing custom JavaScript to add interactive functionality.
- In Part 3, use PhoneGap to turn a Maqetta-generated mobile prototype into a native app that is ready to deploy to actual devices.
Learn more about using Maqetta in Tony's blog on developerWorks.
Maqetta and the Dojo Foundation
Maqetta was originally created by IBM and donated to the Dojo Foundation as an open source project in April 2011. It is made available under Dojo's liberal and commercial-friendly open source licensing terms. Maqetta is typically updated every few months and has undergone continual improvement since it was made publicly available. Releases in the second half of 2012 allowed for a major UI makeover and significant performance enhancements.
UI design for the weight tracker app
Mobile user interfaces typically consist of a series of screens or panels called views, which come and go as the user navigates to various parts of the app. The flowchart in Figure 1 shows the four views that will comprise our app as well as the navigational flow of user interaction.
The solid arrows in the flowchart represent forward navigation, and the
dotted arrows represent backward navigation to a previous view. The label
on each view represents the
ID we will assign
to that view when we create it in Maqetta.
Figure 1. A flowchart for the weight tracker application
The four application views are as follows:
- mainView is the first view shown when a user launches
the app. It contains a list of numbers representing weights
entered by the user. Clicking any of the weights in the list causes
the next view,
detailsView, to appear. Alternatively, a user could click the plus (+) button in the application heading to add a new weight.
- detailsView shows the properties (such as, weight, date
entered, and notes) associated with a given weight entry. Clicking
the Date item causes the
detailsView_Dateview to appear. Clicking the Notes item causes the
detailsView_Notesview to appear. Clicking the Home button takes the user back to the
- detailsView_Date allows the user to set the date of
the weight entry with a spin-wheel. This is an end-point in the
navigation, as the only place the user can go from here is back to the
detailsView. Clicking the Details button in the application heading brings the user back to the
- detailsView_Notes allows the user to enter any notes
related to the weight entry in a free-form text area. This is also an
end point in the navigation, as the only place to go from here is back
to the
detailsView. Clicking the Details button in the application heading brings the user back to the
While the weight tracker's design might seem complex, you can visually author a UI mockup in Maqetta without writing any code. You only need to drag-and-drop some widgets and edit some properties.
Launch Maqetta in the cloud
You'll get the most out of this article if you follow along and build the app as you read. It's easy — and free! — to get started:
- Go to Maqetta.org using the most recent release of either Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
- Click the Launch Maqetta button.
- If you already have an account:
- Enter your email and password.
- Click Log In.
- If you don't have an account:
- Click the Register button at the bottom of the page.
- On the Create an Account page, enter your email address and click Sign up.
- Watch for an email with a link to confirm your registration and click the link when it arrives.
- After your request is confirmed, enter your email address and password and click Log In.
Maqetta welcome page
Once you've logged in, you'll see a workbench showing the Maqetta welcome page. The welcome page, shown in Figure 2, provides a convenient launching point for the key functions of Maqetta. It's your starting point for creating a new application, and it also offers links to Maqetta's documentation, tutorials, and cheat sheets (see Resources). You can also access all of the features of the welcome page from the pull-down menus at the top of the page.
Figure 2. The Maqetta welcome page
Create a new project
When you first use Maqetta, you will work with files in the default
project called
project1. While not strictly
required, creating one project for each application you develop will help
you stay organized and make it easier for you to export your work for use
in other tools. So, let's start by creating a new project for the weight
tracker application:
- Choose the Create > Project... menu option from the toolbar at the top of the Maqetta page.
- In the New Project dialog, enter "weightTracker" for the project's
name, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. New Project dialog
- Click the Create button.
If you want to switch back to
project1 (or
any other project), choose from a list of projects in the Files
Create a mobile application
Now let's create the HTML file that will be used by the application. (When you've completed the steps in this article, you can compare your work with the HTML file in the Downloads section below.)
- Choose the Create > Mobile Application... menu option.
- In the Create a Mobile Application dialog (see Figure 4), enter "index.html" for the file name. (Note that
index.htmlwill be the required file name should you choose to build the weight tracker application for deployment to mobile devices using PhoneGap. We'll explore that option in Part 3 of this series, so you might as well name the file correctly now.)
- Leave the device field set to the iphone option.
You can change the device type later if you wish.
Figure 4. Create a Mobile Application dialog
- Click the Create button.
Mobile Page Editor
After you dismiss the Create a Mobile Application dialog, the Maqetta welcome page will be replaced by Maqetta's Mobile Page Editor displaying an empty iPhone silhouette, as shown in Figure 5. Besides iPhone, Maqetta provides authoring support for other popular phones and tablets such as iPad, Android, and Blackberry. Regardless of what device you've selected, the Mobile Page Editor will display a life-sized replica of that device with your application in view. As you drag and drop mobile widgets onto the silhouette, they will be rendered with the look-and-feel of your target platform.
Figure 5. A new mobile application canvas with the iPhone silhouette
Build the Main view
Once you've created the HTML file, it's time to start building the
mainView from the flowchart.
The Palette tab on the left side of the workbench contains all the widgets that are applicable to the type of application being designed (a mobile app, in this case). The widgets are organized by section according to their purpose. The widgets in the Views, Heading, Lists, Controls, and Containers folders are from the Dojo Mobile library (see Resources). We'll use only a fraction of the 50 or so widgets in those folders for the weight tracker.
- Open the Views section to see the available view widgets, as shown in
Figure 6:
Figure 6. Maqetta mobile view widgets
- Select the
ScrollableViewwidget, which is the first one in the Views section, and drag and drop it onto the device silhouette. Your display should look something like the screenshot in Figure 7:
Figure 7. Adding ScrollableView to the iPhone silhouette
Notice the following:
- The page canvas now has a bluish-gray background. This is because the first Dojo Mobile widget added to the page brings in the CSS stylesheets that provide a native look-and-feel for a particular mobile device.
- There is a selection rectangle around the entire page. This is
because the
ScrollableViewis selected, and it has default width and height of 100%.
- Now click the Widget tab on the right side of the Maqetta
workbench. This expands the Properties palette with focus on the
widget-specific properties section, as shown in Figure 8. Notice that the
IDdefaults to
ScrollableView_0, and that the top of the Properties palette shows
for: ScrollableView #ScrollableView_0(indicating the type and
IDof the widget that the properties are for).
Figure 8. Maqetta workbench showing the Properties tab
- Type "mainView" into the
IDfield and hit Return to commit the change. As you see in Figure 9, the top of the Properties palette now shows
for: ScrollableView #mainView. This
IDmatches the design shown in the original application flowchart. (See Figure 1.)
Figure 9. Properties palette for views
Note that the
IDfor a view is important. The Dojo Mobile widget library uses the view
IDto reference views when hiding and showing them during user navigation. With that in mind, you will reference view
IDs as you set up the app's navigational flow using Maqetta. And, if you continue on to Part 2 in this series, you will use the
IDs in your code, so it is important to set them correctly.
- Notice the Scenes palette in the lower-right corner of the workbench,
which is shown in Figure 10 below. All the
views that you create appear under the Dojo Mobile Views node in
this palette. In this case, the node should now contain
ScrollableView #mainView.
Figure 10. The Scenes palette
Add a heading
Let's continue constructing the
mainView by
adding a heading:
- Drag and drop a
Headingwidget from the Heading section of the widget palette onto the middle of the device silhouette. (If you have trouble finding a widget, you can type its name into the search box at the top of the widget palette.)
- Enter "Weight Tracker" in the textbox that appears, as shown in Figure 11, and click OK to set
the text of the heading. If you wish to change the text later, just
double-click the heading to see the textbox again. (Note that this
applies to all widgets that present a data-entry dialog when the
widget is first created.)
Figure 11. Add a heading
- In the widget section of the Properties palette shown in Figure 12, change the
fixedattribute to
top. This causex the heading to remain in the same location (at the top of the application display) if vertical scrolling is required elsewhere in the view.
Figure 12. Set the heading properties
Add the weight list
Our next step is to add a widget that shows the list of weights entered by the user:
- Drag and drop an
EdgeToEdgeDataListfrom the Lists section of the widget palette, and place it on top of the pane you just added to the iPhone silhouette. The data list will be created, and a dialog to set the list's contents will appear, as shown in Figure 13. In each line, the first value is the label to show for that row, and the second value is the
IDof the view that the application will navigate to when that row is clicked.
Figure 13. Add EdgeToEdgeDataList
- Change the contents of the textbox to the set of weights (in pounds)
shown in Listing 1 and click OK. Notice that
detailsViewis the
IDfor the view that the application will navigate to when a given row or weight value is clicked. We defined this navigation in the original application flowchart (see Figure 1).
Listing 1. Input for the EdgeToEdgeDataList
149, detailsView 150, detailsView 151, detailsView 148, detailsView 146, detailsView
- Return to the Properties palette and change the
IDof the list to
weightList. At this point, you've mostly completed the
mainView. You should see something like the screenshot in Figure 14:
Figure 14. Main view in the Mobile Page Editor with iPhone rendering
Note that we've set the
IDhere because it will be important in Part 2. A UI designer would not typically set the
IDfor a non-view widget like
weightList; that would happen during the coding of the application UI.
Change the device type
Designers often want to see a UI design rendered for different environments. Fortunately, it's easy to change the device type and rendering in Maqetta.
- Open the Document Settings menu, which is the second icon from the
right in the mobile editor's toolbar, and click Choose
device. (Note that this menu also holds an option to
rotate the device.)
Figure 15. Document Settings menu
- If you have unsaved changes in your HTML file, you'll get a warning
that you need to save your changes before switching devices, as shown
in Figure 16. Click the Save
Figure 16. Warning!
- Clicking Save brings up the dialog for choosing a
device silhouette. The dialog contains a drop-down list with a number
of device options, as shown in Figure 17:
Figure 17. Choose a device silhouette
- Choose the device that you want to see your UI rendered on (for
example, android_340x480), and click
Select. Maqetta's device rendering will change to
match the selected device, as shown in Figure 18:
Figure 18. The Maqetta page editor renders mainView for Android
You can continue to drag and drop widgets and edit widget properties just as if you had never changed devices, but the look-and-feel will be for the newly selected device.
- To reset the rendering, select Choose device from the Document Settings menu, select iphone from the device list, and click Select.
Start the Details view
Next, we'll begin constructing the Details view
detailsView) from the application flowchart
shown in Figure 1. This view shows the details of
any given weight entry.
- Select a
ScrollableViewin the Views section of the widget palette, and drag and drop it onto the
mainView. This action adds a new view as a sibling (meaning it's at the same level in the element tree) to the current one (
mainView, in this case). The newly added view will be empty and selected.
- In the Properties palette, change the
IDof the new view to
detailsView. As mentioned earlier, setting the view
IDcorrectly is very important. When we configured the
mainView, we set it up to navigate to a new view with an
- Take a look at the Scenes palette shown in Figure 19:
Figure 19. Scenes palette showing the new view
Note the following:
- There are now two views under Dojo Mobile Views:
ScrollableView #mainViewand
ScrollableView #detailsView. The new view is a sibling of the first one.
- The second view becomes selected and visible (just like what happens whenever a new widget is added), but also notice that the first view widget is now invisible. With Dojo Mobile, only one view widget is visible at any given time. Maqetta mimics this runtime behavior at design time by managing the visibility of view widgets such that whenever one view is shown, all sibling view widgets become hidden.
- You can alternate between view widgets by clicking them under Dojo Mobile Views. The view selected here will be the one made visible in the device silhouette.
- There are now two views under Dojo Mobile Views:
Add the Details view heading
Let's continue constructing the
detailsView by
adding a heading:
- Ensure that
detailsViewis selected in the Scenes palette.
- Select the
Headingwidget in the Heading section of the widget palette, and drag and drop it onto the view.
- In the dialog that appears, enter "Details" into the textbox, and click OK to change the heading text.
- Make the following changes to the Properties palette, which is shown
below in Figure 20:
- Change the
backattribute to
Home. This creates a button with a label of "Home" within the heading, which sends the user back to the previous view.
- Change the button's
moveToattribute to
mainViewby choosing mainView from the pull-down menu. This causes the application to navigate to the main view whenever the Back button is clicked.
- Change the button's
fixedattribute to
Figure 20. Properties palette for heading
- Change the
detailsView should now look something like
the screenshot in Figure 21.
Figure 21. Details view with a heading
Preview and run the application
You can run a live preview at any time when you're working in Maqetta. Because we've built two views and defined the navigation between them, let's preview a live version of the weight tracker prototype to make sure that everything is set up correctly so far.
- In the Scenes palette, start by selecting the
mainView. The view selected when the preview is run is the first one shown.
- In the toolbar, click the Preview in Browser icon
(the last entry in the toolbar). This launches a new browser tab
that contains the weight tracker app running inside of the iPhone
mobile device silhouette, as shown in Figure 22:
Figure 22. Weight tracker preview running in the iPhone silhouette
- Click one of the entries in the drop-down weight list, and notice that
detailsViewreplaces the
mainView. Application widgets in preview mode respond to user interaction just as though they're running live on the device.
- Click the Home button in the
detailsViewheading, and notice that
And, with that, this prototype has been successfully tested!
Change the device and orientation in Preview
Here are a few more preview tips. First, notice that the live preview has controls for switching the device, controlling the zoom level, and changing the application's view orientation from portrait to landscape. You can experiment with these controls by switching to another device and using the Angle button to flip the view on its side. My updated rendering is shown in Figure 23.
Figure 23. Android preview in landscape
Note that the code remains live so you can still test the navigational flow
mainView and
detailsView with the new configuration.
Run the app in a mobile bowser
Finally, notice the URL next to the Previewing label in the Maqetta preview, which is shown in Figure 24.
Figure 24. Preview toolbar with URL
You can use this URL to view a prototype on a mobile device browser, for instance by pasting it into a Safari browser on an iPhone. While previewing the app in a mobile browser is valuable (especially if your final goal is to have a web-hosted app), keep in mind that it's different from installing and running the application as a true native app. We'll see how that works in Part 3 of this series, when we combine Maqetta with PhoneGap.
Create a SpinWheel for the Details view
Having previewed our mobile application's basic features and navigation, let's return to the Details view and construct the widgets that allow users to specify their weight.
We will construct a
RoundRect (labeled with a
RoundRectCategory) to act as a container for a
SpinWheel widget. The
SpinWheel looks a bit like a weight scale.
We'll populate it with numerals representing weights in pounds (recall
that we're deliberately using English units of measurement for the
application prototype) then adjust its presentation a bit. In the process,
we'll get to use some parts of the Properties palette that we have not yet
explored — namely, the Layout and Margin tabs.
Construct the RoundRect and SpinWheel
- Return to the Maqetta page editor and select
detailsViewfrom the Scenes palette.
- Select the
RoundRectCategorywidget from the Lists section of the widget palette, and drag and drop it onto the
detailsViewcanvas. This will act as the label for our
SpinWheel. Enter "Weight (lbs)" into the textbox that appears, as shown in Figure 25, and click OK.
Figure 25. Adding RoundRectCategory to the Details view
- Now drag and drop a
RoundRectfrom the Containers > Dojo section of widget palette onto the view below the
RoundRectCategory, as shown in Figure 26.
Figure 26. Adding a RoundRect to the Details view
- Drag a
SpinWheelwidget from the Controls > Pickers section of the widget palette, and drop it on top of the
RoundRect, making it a child of the rectangle (that is, contained by the rectangle).
SpinWheel shown in Figure 27 consists of two slots containing letters. Eventually, we
want to have three slots containing digits, thus simulating a weight
Figure 27. The default SpinWheel in the Details view
Customize the SpinWheel with three slots
- Using the Properties palette, change the
IDof the
weightSpinWheel. Next, select the first
SpinWheelslot, double-click it, and enter "0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9" into the textbox that appears. Click OK.
Figure 28. Changing the content of first SpinWheel slot
- With the first slot still selected, change the
valueattribute in the widget section of the Properties palette to
1. Notice how the value of the
labelsattribute shown in Figure 29 now matches what we've specified:
Figure 29. Set properties for the first SpinWheel slot
- Click the Layout tab in the Properties palette, and change the first
widthattribute to
70px, as shown in Figure 30. Notice how the slot size changes in the page editor so that there's less space around the digits.
Figure 30. Layout properties for the first SpinWheel slot
- Select the second
SpinWheelslot and double-click it. Enter "0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9" into the textbox that appears, and hit the Return key.
- With the second slot still selected, change the
valueattribute in the widget section of the Properties palette to
5, and set the
widthattribute in the Layout section to
- Now drag a third
SpinWheelSlotfrom the Controls > Pickers section of widget palette onto the
SpinWheel, and drop it to the right of the second slot. This new slot will be a child of the
SpinWheeland a sibling to the other two slots.
- Change the text in the textbox that appears to "0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9"
and click OK.
Figure 31. Adding the third slot
- With the third slot still selected, change the
valueattribute in the widget section of the Properties palette to
0, and change the
widthattribute in the Layout section to
70px. Your third slot should now look like what you see in Figure 32:
Figure 32. The finished third slot
Tweak the layout
SpinWheel is really too wide for its three
slots, but we can fix this by changing the
- Select the
SpinWheelby clicking the area next to the last slot.
- In the Layout section of the Properties tab, change the
widthattribute to
222px. The
SpinWheelshould look like what you see in Figure 33.
Figure 33. Improved SpinWheel
Next, notice all the whitespace to the right of the
SpinWheel in the iPhone canvas. Centering the
SpinWheel will improve the overall UI layout.
We can adjust the
SpinWheel's margins as
- Click the Margins section of the Properties palette.
- Check the box next to Show t/r/b/l.
- Change
margin-leftto auto.
These adjustments are shown in Figure 34.
Figure 34. Adjusting the SpinWheel's margins
SpinWheel is now finished with a value of
150 and a centered alignment within the round rectangle, as shown in Figure 35.
Figure 35. The completed SpinWheel
Finish the Details view
We'll complete the Details view by adding a
RoundRectList widget to show the date
and user notes associated with a given weight entry. Application users
will use the
RoundRectList to navigate to the
Date and Notes views. Before we build the
RoundRectList, we need to create placeholders
for the Date and Notes views, which will make it easier to configure the
navigational flows.
Add placeholder views
Start by creating the two placeholders:
- Drag a
ScrollableViewwidget from the widget palette onto the current view (either onto the heading or onto the gray area). As you've seen before, this will create an empty view that is initially selected.
- Using the Properties palette, change the
IDof the new view to
- Drag another
ScrollableViewwidget from the widget palette onto
- Using the Properties palette, change the
IDof the new view to
You should now see all four views from the flowchart in the Scenes palette, as shown in Figure 36.
Figure 36. Scenes palette showing all four views
Create a list for view navigation
Our next step is to add a
RoundRectList widget,
which will enable the user to navigate from the Details view for a given
weight to its Date and Notes views.
- Select
detailsViewfrom the Scenes palette so that it's the active view.
- Drag a
RoundRectListfrom the widgets palette onto the view, just below the
RoundRectcontaining the
- In the textbox that appears, each line will be translated into the
label for a new
ListItem. Enter "Date" on one line and "Notes" on the second line, as shown in Figure 37:
Figure 37. RoundRectList input
- Click OK.
Select the list item labeled "Date" and make the following changes in the widget section of the Properties palette:
- Set
detailsView_Dateby selecting it from the pull-down next to the field's label. The weight tracker application will now navigate to the
detailsView_Dateview when the user clicks on this item.
- Modify
rightTextto "2012-10-09", which will cause that text to appear on the right side of the item. (Note that we're not doing date localization for this prototype; all dates will be formatted according to the generic ISO-8601 standard. Please stick to this format because it will be important for Part 2 of this series.)
- Change
Figure 38. Date list item properties
- Select the second list item (with the label "Notes") and make the
following changes in the Properties palette:
- Set
detailsView_Notesby selecting it from the pull-down next to the field's label. The weight tracker application will navigate to
detailsView_Noteswhen the user clicks on this item.
- Modify
rightTextto "Ran 5 mi..." This gives the user a preview of the full note, which in this case reads: "Ran 5 miles and ate lots of broccoli!"
- Change the
- Set
detailsView is complete and should look like
the screenshot in Figure 39.
Figure 39. The completed Details view
Build the Date view
Creating our third view,
should be pretty intuitive by now. Follow these steps:
- Select the
detailsView_Dateview from the Scenes palette.
- Drag and drop a
Headingfrom the widget palette onto the view. Enter "Date" into the textbox that appears, and click OK.
- In the Properties palette, change the
backattribute to "Details," the
moveToattribute to
detailsView(to match the design in the flowchart), and the
fixedattribute to
- Drag and drop a
SpinWheelDatePicker(from the Controls > Pickers section) below the heading.
- In the Properties palette, change the
- In the Margins section of the Properties palette, click the checkbox
next to show t/r/b/l and change
10pxto add a little space between the heading and the spin-wheel.
The completed view should look like the screenshot in Figure 40.
Figure 40. Completed Date view
Build the Notes view
Now we'll build our fourth, and final, view:
- Select
detailsView_Notesfrom the Scenes palette.
- Drag and drop a
Headingfrom the widget palette onto the view. Enter "Notes" into the textbox that appears, and click OK.
- In the widget section of the Properties palette, change the
backattribute to "Details," the
moveToattribute to
detailsView(to match the design in the flowchart), and the
fixedattribute to
- Drag and drop a
RoundRect(from the Containers > Dojo section) below the heading.
- Drag and drop a
TextArea(from the Controls > TextBox section) into the
- Double-click the new text area, enter "Ran 5 miles and ate lots of broccoli!" in the textbox that appears, and click OK.
- Increase the size of the text area. In the Layout section of the
Properties palette, change the
widthattribute to
100%and the height attribute to
- Change the
The Notes view should look like the screenshot in Figure 41.
Figure 41. Notes view
Fine-tune and finalize the app
At this point, the UI prototype is fairly complete, but we still need to provide a mechanism for the user to add new weight entries. We'll add a plus button for this purpose. Then we'll add one last piece of polish to our weight tracker's UI, by enabling users to see a date along with the weight entry in each row of the weight list.
Add a plus button
To add the plus button:
- Select the
mainViewfrom the Scenes palette to make it active.
- Drag and drop a
ToolbarButton(from the Heading section of the widget palette) onto the "Weight Tracker" heading. Change the value in the text box that appears to "+" and click OK.
- Buttons for adding new entries in mobile apps are often placed on the
right side of headings. To do this, change the
floatattribute to
rightin the Layout section of the properties palette.
- In the Widget section of the Properties palette, change
detailsViewso that navigation will occur when the user clicks the button.
- Change the
IDattribute to
Figure 42 shows how the
mainView should look after completing these
Figure 42. Plus button to add a weight entry
Add right text to the EdgeToEdgeDataList
Next (and finally) we want to show a date along with the weight in each row
of the weight list. For this we'll take advantage of Maqetta's ability to
bind an
EdgeToEdgeDataList to data in a
- Choose Create > JavaScript File... from the main Maqetta menu to create the file where we will place our new data.
- In the dialog that appears, change the file name to
weights.jsonand click the Create button. This will cause a new editor tab to appear.
- Replace the contents of the editor with the contents of Listing 2.
Listing 2. Contents for weights.json
{ "items": [ {label: "149", moveTo: "detailsView", rightText: "2012-10-01"}, {label: "150", moveTo: "detailsView", rightText: "2012-10-09"}, {label: "151", moveTo: "detailsView", rightText: "2012-10-15"}, {label: "148", moveTo: "detailsView", rightText: "2012-10-23"}, {label: "146", moveTo: "detailsView", rightText: "2012-11-01"} ] }
You'll notice that the data is similar to what we entered in the smart input box when we first created the
EdgeToEdgeDataList. Recall that in the textbox each row had a
labeland a
moveTovalue separated by a comma. In the file, each row has explicit
moveTo, and (new)
- Save and close the file.
- Go back to the page editor and double-click the
EdgeToEdgeDataListcontaining the weights. This will bring up the dialog where you first set the list's contents.
- Change the pull-down from Comma separated data to Data file from workspace.
- Enter
weights.json(the name of your file) into the textbox (as shown in Figure 43) and click OK. (Note that you can also navigate to a file in your workspace by clicking the folder icon next to the textbox.)
Figure 43. Specifying a data file from workspace
You should now see a date at the right of each entry in the list, as shown in Figure 44.
Figure 44. Dates added to weight list
Verify the prototype
Our weight tracker application prototype is now complete — and we haven't written a single line of code! If you haven't already, preview the app (use the Preview in Browser icon in the toolbar) and verify that you can navigate forward to all of the views and then get back to the first view.
You might also want to exercise some of the mobile widgets, like the
spin-wheels for adjusting the application's weight and date variables, and
verify that the plus button in the
navigates to the
In this article, you've seen how to quickly built a reasonably complete, live prototype for a personal mobile weight tracker application. If this were a production application, you might take any of the following next steps:
- Use Maqetta's live preview feature to:
- Demo the proof of concept to your boss and possibly convince him or her that your company should get into the mobile weight tracking business.
- Conduct usability tests with your potential customers before moving on to the development phase.
- Use Maqetta's Review & Commenting feature (see the Create > Review... menu option) to get feedback from your team.
- Continue building out the prototype; for example, a production application would eventually need a Settings view for English versus Metric units of measurement. You might also want to add panels for managing different users, setting goals, entering meals, and tracking exercise routines or progress.
- Create a custom theme for your application with Maqetta's Mobile Theme Editor. For instance, you could style the UI with your company's branded color scheme.
- Decide that the design is solid and ready to be passed on to your development team for development into a product. In that case, you could use Maqetta's mechanism to export projects as a zip file, which could then be imported into another development environment such as Eclipse or IBM's Rational Application Developer.
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"No question," Parish said of Perkins' growth. "I'm very pleased to
see how much work he's put into the offensive end. The big difference
is that his teammates are showing more confidence in him. Now he's more
decisive about what he's gonna do. Now he's making moves with a real
Parish loves to watch Perkins for the simple reason that the
youngster reminds him of the way the game used to be played, when big
men were paint-oriented.
"He's definitely a throwback," Parish said. "Back then, there would
have been a place for him, because he's the kind of player who does
things that don't show up on the stat sheet. But you can tell he wants
the ball now. He has a lot more confidence from his teammates.
"Herald: Kendrick Perkins wows one of his Chief fans
Just more very deserved love for Perk. We've been trying to give him love all week… and we continued last night in The 2 Man Game. Here's the show if you missed it. We start with Mike DeLeon and Jeff Garcia from ProjectSpurs.com talking about tomorrow's game…. and then we get into Perk in the second half of the show.
Perk deserves a little added attention both on and off the court. On the court, he's going to start making coaches wonder about double teams. And if teams start doubling on Perk, then watch for the C's offense to just go nuts.
Up next, Page 2… Where Perk responds to the love, and Doc dangles a carrot.
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"I'm just doing my job,'' Perkins said. "Guys are just finding me. A
lot of teams help off of me and I feel like I have to do a better job
of diving to the rim. I just feel like guys are finding me and I got to
make sure to try to be consistent and do something when I get the
"It's confidence," said Celtics coach Doc Rivers."We're getting him the
ball. We're getting him the ball in his spot. We keep telling him if
he's the best pick-setter, he'll get the ball in the post and he's
doing that. He's setting great picks."
CSNNE.com: Beast unleashed-Perk becoming a major force
I love that from Doc. "Yeah… you set good picks, we'll throw you the ball. Don't set good picks… and no soup for you."
Go get 'em Perk. You're killing it out there… keep doing your thing.
The rest of the links:
Herald: C's at Spurs scouting report | Globe: Spurs thumbnails | Metrowest Daily News: Streaking Celtics, Spurs to face off | CelticsBlog: Honoring the Beast | Loy's Place: Lots of love for the Beast

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Steigenberger Hotel Frankfurt-Langen - Langen
Steigenberger Hotel Frankfurt-Langen is a 4-star business hotel not far from Frankfurt Rhein-Main International Airport. With the nearby train station, this hotel also enjoys excellent transit connections to the city center of Frankfurt. Built in 1993, the hotel is fitted in the American style of the 30s, 40s, and 50s, boasting a unique atmosphere that visitors have come to love.
With the business traveler in mind, this hotel features a conference center. Event catering can be provided. A business center with Internet access, a computer station, a technology support staff, and fax service are also onsite. Wireless Internet access throughout the hotel is available for a surcharge.
Restaurant MAXX offers a wide range of regional and international dishes combined with elements of traditional French and Mediterranean cuisine. There is also the American Bar, where guests can enjoy a drink while listening to music from the jukebox. Room service is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Onsite amenities and services include luggage storage, medical assistance, tours/ticket, laundry service and facilities, and complimentary newspapers in lobby. A complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle is available during limited hours. There is also a fitness facility, sauna and steam room. Bicycles can be rented onsite, and nearby activities and facilities include horse riding, a running track, swimming, helicopter/airplane sightseeing, and a playground.
Disabled-accessible facilities and free parking are available. This pet-friendly hotel welcomes dogs and service animals for a surcharge.
Steigenberger Hotel Frankfurt-Langen - Langen
Hotel Info: 1-877-214-4288from $60
- Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
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Hotel size
- This hotel has 205 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 5 floors
- Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Required at check in
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Travelling with others
- Pets allowed *
- WiFi in public areas *
- WiFi in rooms *
- Free airport shuttle during limited hours
In the hotel
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Fitness facilities
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Conference space
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 1993
- Elevator/lift
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
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- Minibar
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Hair dryer
- 32-inch LCD TV
- Satellite TV channels
- Desk
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Phone
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
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DiningRestaurant MAXX - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
American Bar - Onsite bar.
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Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 39
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 49
Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children (approximately)
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
WiFi is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
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When I close my eyelids now, Steven Adams looks back at me.
Okay, that's a (slight) exaggeration. But the former Pittsburgh center has been linked to the Boston Celtics so many times since the pre-draft process began that I now consider myself somewhat of an expert. He has worked out at the Celtics facility, earned heaps of praise from Brian Scalabrine (at least twice), and been projected to Boston in several mock drafts.
This doesn't necessarily mean the Celtics will end up picking the 7-footer, of course. Last year, the player most often linked to Boston was Royce White, who was eventually drafted by Houston before the Celtics made their selection. When a short documentary of White's draft experience was released, it included a scene in which he found out that Boston (rumored to have given him a draft promise) wouldn't have chosen him even if he remained on the board. Upon hearing the news, somebody else in the room shouted with shock.
A lot can happen before June 27. But for now, let's take a look at a roundup of recent 2013 NBA Mock Drafts.
Sports Illustrated: Celtics take Pittsburgh's Steven Adams
2012-13 Stats: 7.2 points, 6.3 rebounds
Height: 7-0
Weight: 250 pounds
Age: 19
From Sports Illustrated:
"With or without the core of Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce -- two players who may not be in Boston when training camp opens -- the Celtics need size. Adams is a project; the consensus among executives is that he will spend most or all of next season in the D-League, where he can get used to the speed of an NBA-level game. But Adams oozes potential. At 7 feet, 254 pounds with a wingspan of 7-5 and enormous hands (9.5 inches long, 11 inches wide), Adams is a physical specimen with extraordinary athletic ability who showed nice range for a big man at the combine."
For whatever it's worth, Scalabrine predicts that Adams could make the Celtics rotation immediately. The 19-year old averaged just 7.2 points and 6.3 rebounds as a freshman at Pittsburgh last season, so contributing at the NBA level would require a huge leap from one year to the next.
Despite the meager statistical output during his lone season in college, Adams is viewed as having the potential to become an interior force, especially defensively and on the glass. He wasn't a great rebounder during his brief stay at Pittsburgh, but he possesses the height, length, frame and athleticism to change that with seasoning and proper instruction.
NBADraft.net: Celtics take Lucas Nogueira from Brazil
2012-13 Stats: 5.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.1 blocks
Weight: 250 pounds
Wingspan: 7-5
Age: 20
Nogueira is projected later in the first round by ESPN.com and DraftExpress, but will come to the United States with a nice defensive reputation wherever he falls in the draft. (Note: Though the Celtics certainly need frontcourt help immediately, he could also be a "draft and stash" player to keep overseas while he develops.)
DraftExpress called the Brazilian center "still very much on the lanky side but. . . as mobile a 7-footer as you'll find on this side of the ocean," and it's easy to see why scouts are enamored by his potential to defend the rim. Despite an incomplete knowledge of the game for now, he manages to disrupt opposing offenses by being tall and long and moving his feet well. His own offensive game seems to rely on dunks and not much else (according to DraftExpress, he attempted just nine jump shots all last season), but he's capable of attacking the rim in a pick-and-roll setting, even if he hasn't yet developed the ability to finish with contact or draw free throws (which happens with young big men who haven't yet cracked the 225-pound barrier). His stats weren't phenomenal this past season, but he was playing in the Spanish ACB league, widely regarded as one of the world's top leagues.
One interesting subplot with the mobile big men who could be available at pick No. 16: The Celtics have for years been a pick-and-pop team, largely because of their personnel. They've also struggled mightily on the offensive glass; that's partially due to strategy but also because they simply don't possess many talented offensive rebounders. While a mid-first round pick isn't likely to change Boston's entire strategy (especially when any agile center available at that stage figures to be a bit of a project), the right athlete in the frontcourt could help the Celtics become a more balanced team, at least over time.
Another thing about Nogueira: NBADraft.net's player comparisons for him are Samuel Dalembert and . . . Ryan Hollins.
SheridanHoops.com: Celtics pick Gonzaga's Kelly Olynyk
2012-13 Stats: 18.1 points, 7.3 rebounds
Height: 7-0
Weight: 234 pounds
Wingspan: 6-10
Age: 22
Another agile center, Olynyk is (much) further along in his offensive development than either of the players mentioned above. He also doesn't possess nearly the defensive potential -- but heck, looking for a perfect, NBA-ready big midway through the first round is like heading to a New York City club in search of privacy.
With a very short wingspan (6-foot-10) for a 7-footer and relatively unimpressive vertical leap (29.5 inches), Olynyk won't ever threaten to lead the NBA in blocked shots. But with the basketball in his hands, he needs to be guarded. According to Sports-Reference.com, Olynyk led all NCAA players with a 36.2 Player Efficiency Rating this past season. While that stat (oddly enough, given its name) doesn't actually do a great job of explaining one's offensive efficiency, true shooting percentage does -- and Olynyk also finished fourth in the NCAA in that. Shooting 78 percent from the free throw line, he also shows real potential in the pick-and-pop department.
Whichever team selects Olynyk knows it will be getting a polished offensive player with defensive holes not ever likely to fully disappear.


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Prime farmland is land that has the best combination of physical and chemical characteristics for producing food, feed, forage, fiber, and oilseed crops and that is available for these uses. It has the combination of soil properties, growing season, and moisture supply needed to produce sustained high yields of crops in an economic manner if it is treated and managed according to acceptable farming methods. In general, prime farmland has an adequate and dependable water supply from precipitation or irrigation, a favorable temperature and growing season, an acceptable level of acidity or alkalinity, an acceptable content of salt or sodium, and few or no rocks. Its soils are permeable to water and air. Prime farmland is not excessively eroded or saturated with water for long periods of time, and it either does not flood frequently during the growing season or is protected from flooding. Users of the lists of prime farmland map units should recognize that soil properties are only one of several criteria that are necessary. Other considerations include:
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The American Cancer Society (ACS) will transform the Staaten, West Brighton, into "The Groovy 60s" for its annual summer party Wednesday, July 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. Casual 60s attire is encouraged. Tickets are $100 each. Banners depicting the era noting donors' names are being sold at $50 each and will be on display during the event. For reservations or donations, call the ACS office at 800-227-2345 or log onto www.cancer.org.
Music will be provided by E-Squared Productions and Mrs. Rosemary's Dance Studio will perform.
Honorees for the evening chosen for their commitment to the Society are Joanne Gorostiola of Great Kills and Richard Osmer of New Dorp, both leaders of top-ranking Relay for Life Teams.
Richard Osmer has been active in Relay for Life for five years and for the last two years he has also worked on the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
Joanne Gorostiola started with a Relay team in 2008 when her 8-year-old great niece Amanda was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Dr. Larry Arann and Dr. Teresa Lemma will once again chair this benefit.
Proceeds from the event will support ACS's efforts to help people stay well, get well and find cures.


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The initial report was that the motorist was observed passed out behind the wheel while at a stop light. As Tiger was responding to the area, a second motorist reported a possible intoxicated driver on Route 31 at Payne Road driving a small white sedan. The officer located the vehicle and the driver, Hunter Kozar, 25, in the parking lot of a nearby gas station.
Kozar was found to be in possession of computer cleaner wrapped in a t-shirt and investigation revealed that he had been inhaling the substance for its intoxicating effect. As a result, he was charged with possession/use of toxic inhalants and driving while intoxicated. He was released to the custody of a responsible adult and his vehicle was towed and impounded.
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Contact Information:
Almanor Ranger District
Lassen National Forest
Box 767
Chester, CA 96020
Lassen National Forest
Supervisor's Office
55 S. Sacramento St.
Susanville, CA 96130
The wilderness area is in the southern Cascade foothills of northern California, between and east of Chico and Red Bluff. Chico is 20 miles south, and Chester is 40 miles east.
Getting There:
To get to Deer Creek trailhead, head for Chico 85 miles north of Sacramento on U.S. 99. Exit at Cohasset Road and drive east. Six miles from where the pavement ends, bear right and head down a steep hill for a mile. At the bottom of the hill, go straight and find a sign that says "Ponderosa Way, Deer Creek 6, Mill Creek 24." Follow it about 10 miles to Deer Creek, the first of the trailheads. Mill Creek trailhead is accessed from the north.
Seasonal Information:
Hiking is best in spring and fall, when the blazing heat of summer is tempered by chilly nights, and rattlesnakes are less active. Spring is also a prime time because of availability of water and magnificent wildflower displays, especially along Moak Trail. Summer temperatures frequently top 100 degrees F, and water is scarce.
While the Yahi Yana tribe is gone, their white-tailed deer, mountain lion, and black bear companions still thrive here. The Tehama deer herd, the largest migratory herd in California, winters in the area. Other wildlife includes wild hog, bobcat, and rabbit.
Towering cliffs are home to golden eagles, peregrine, red-tailed hawks, prairie falcons, and various owls. Other common sightings include wild turkey, quail, mourning doves, canyon wrens, band-tailed pigeons, and myriad songbirds.
Chinook salmon spawn in Deer and Mill creeks, sharing the water with squawfish, tule perch, and rainbow and brown trout.
It's a good idea to bring insect repellent. Ticks are most active from April through October and are found on both vegetation and animals. Scorpions are not especially poisonous, but can pose some danger for children. They hide under rocks, logs, and debris.
Plant Life:
The trails include steep descents through chaparral to dusky glens lush with live oak, Indian rhubarb, and wild grapes. Ponderosa and digger pine mingle with black, live, and blue oak, forming a shady canopy over the trail. Breaking out of the trees, the trail meanders through south-facing meadows of tall grass and wildflowers; lupine, poppy, morning glory, mule's ear, sego lily, stonecrop succulents, snake lily, and thistle.
Camping is primitive in the wilderness. There is a year-round campground at Black Rock with five fee sites available just to the north of the wilderness. All Lassen National Forest campgrounds have fire rings, tables, and restroom facilities. Stream water is available at Black Rock.
The Almanor Ranger Station, with visitor center, is located to the east of the wilderness area.
Contact park office for information.
Campfire permits are available, but Forest Service officials recommend that you use a camp stove since wood is scarce. Fishing is allowed with a permit from the state fish and game department.
- Most of the Ishi is also a state game refuge where hunting is not permitted.
- Motor vehicles and bicycles are prohibited.
- Rattlesnakes are common during the late spring and summer months, and when temperatures soar, the snakes head toward the drainages. Keep a watchful eye while hiking on rocky shores and trails along streams.
- Be prepared for bad weather. Even though Ishi's climate is mild with little snow, there are a few winter days when the temperature drops below freezing. Hypothermia can be a concern in cold rains. Summers are blazing hot.
- On Lassen Trail, be aware that the ridgetop is dry and no water is available.
- Poison oak is abundant in moist areas along streams, thickets, and wood slopes.
Leave No Trace:
- Stick to established trails (traveling single file) and campsites.
- If you must camp in siteless areas, choose durable terrain and camp at least 200 feet from all water sources.
- If you must use a campfire in a previously unused site, you can minimize the impact by not building a rock ring and by using a small pit dug in sandy soil.
- Pack in, pack out.
- Picket pack and saddle stock no closer than 100 feet from trails, campsites, and meadows. The pawing of horse hooves can damage tree roots and plants at their base, so it's best to tether horses to trees for a short period of time.
All LNT guidelines apply.
The "Lassen National Forest" map is available from the Almanor Ranger District for $3.22 (contact address above). Checks must be made out to NIA, Lassen National Forest's attributive association.
USGS 15-minute quads "Barkley Mountain" and "Devil's Parade Ground" cover the eastern half, and "Panther Springs" and "Ishi Caves" cover the western half.
These maps are available from:
Branch of Distribution
Box 25286, Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225
Orders must be prepaid ($2.50 each includes shipping). Allow six weeks to arrive.
Other Trip Options:
- With lots of blue lakes edged in pine and fir, Caribou Wilderness is a beautiful place to experience in the summer, but in the winter it's not accessible. It is adjacent to Lassen Volcanic National Park.
- Thousand Lakes Wilderness is also a good choice with 22 miles of trail against a backdrop of mountain meadows, lakes, and volcanic peaks. Season of use is from mid-June to mid-October.


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Good morning, road warriors.
Here's a look at what's "out there" about traffic, transit and transportation in Oregon and around the globe (no matter what the clock says, it's always the morning commute somewhere):
- Aimee Green reports that a bicyclist who crashed while riding along the Portland Streetcar tracks in order to avoid a crowd of people blocking the bicycle lane is suing the city for nearly $50,000. When will Portland do something about that old problem with tire-eating streetcar tracks? Actually, a better question might be, is there even a reliable fix for this problem?
- This small but mighty portable charger juices up computer tablets – and dead car batteries! (Wired)
- Here's a look at what "The Shining" might have looked like if it took place on mass transit. In Chicago, an ax-wielding man shattered the shield protecting the driver on a CTA bus Saturday, and then turned and calmly walked off the bus. (ChicagoNow)
- Watch a redlight-running New York City bicyclist get wrongfully arrested for trying to film a cop with his phone. Note to commuters: This is not illegal. Public street. Public employee. There is no reasonable expectation of privacy, therefore you're free to film officers during traffic stops. Just don't expect to get out of the ticket. The NYPD, meanwhile, says it has had problems with citizens shocking police with iPhones. (Huh?) (Gizmodo)
Actually, sometimes, filming the incident gets you out of a ticket. Remember this gem from last year?
- Self-driving cars could be one of the 21st century's "biggest health advancements." (FDL Action)
- Are your employees driving distracted because of you? (TW Driving School)
- Zipcar will finally take on Car2Go with one-way car-sharing rentals. (The Oregonian)
- Gas Prices have likely peaked, but don't expect a big drop any time soon. (NBC News)
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My $0.02 is that the system is flawed, games should be rated more along the guidelines that movies are. Mainly with sexual themes. Movies can show some nudity and some pretty heavy themes and still get off with a PG-13 rating, games on the other hand can't. If a game so much as shows nudity or sexual themes it is basically guaranteed an "M" or an "AO" rating. Personally I think this is too strict and it is mainly just an American thing with being uptight about themes like that. Look at Fahrenheit (otherwise known as Indigo Prophecy). That game gets an AO rating here for a sex scene but in Europe it just gets a 16+ rating. But I'm getting into another tangent so I digress.
About parents, me being one... Fact is, a lot of parents, me excluded have no idea about games or the rating system. Most are to busy working and computing to even spend quality time with their kids, let alone research the games they're playing. This shouldn't be the case, but it's the sad reality of things these days. It's a catch 22. We work like animals to afford things we don't really need and sometimes we are no happier and miss out on a lot of priceless moments.
My opinion of the game rating system is that it's trash. Video game developers edit their games to be different from what they intended in order to get a specific rating. Take, for example, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. None of the blood in that game that flies through the air is red (prominent example being the final scene where Link gives Ganon the final blow to finish him), but blood that is splattered on the ground and walls (like in the Shadow Temple and the Kakariko Well) is red. The reason for this is because in order for Nintendo to get an E rating, they couldn't have airborne blood (that would have caused them to get a T rating), and of course we can't have that, their sales would go down because of it.
There are many more examples where game developers change their original ideas in order to get a lower rating in order to increase sales (and understandably so), and I personally feel like that's wrong that they should be forced to do that by the ESRB. What should be done, in my opinion, is that parents need to quit being lazy and read a synopsis of the game they're about to buy on wikipedia or a video game reviewing site like IGN instead of blindly following a rating system that's showing its age.
Yea, like many things, at first it's well intentioned, but after a while somehow becomes corrupted/twisted into something else.
Very seldom do we see games advertised as 'C' or 'A'. The majority of games I see are rated 'M', which kind of makes sense since the average gamer is in their mid-30s.
Doesn't matter, parents are gonna ignore the ratings and whine anyways.
Just saying, You should include PEGI to that video. But helpfull anyway :)
Why this thing even exist if no one (Parents nor sellers) use it ? ...
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Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Houston posted a photo from a hospital bed to his private Instagram account Monday night, one week after general manager Martin Mayhew declined to rule out surgery for Houston's ailing toe.
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A short message attached to the photo of Houston in a hospital gown thanked friends and family for their text messages and said, "It went smooth!"
Houston is the second Lions player this month to provide an injury update via social media. Running back Joique Bell posted a photo, also through Instagram, showing his knee wrapped and a pair of crutches by his side.
Mayhew declined to comment on Bell's status this past weekend, but expressed displeasure with Bell.
"We don't talk about those injuries and those things," Mayhew said. "That's probably something Joique shouldn't have done and we'll have a little conversation about that one."
Houston was hindered by the toe injury last year and it has lingered throughout the offseason. He was at the practice facility for voluntary workouts in early April, but not in attendance for the team's three-day minicamp later that month.
Entering the second season of a five-year contract, Houston is expected to start in 2014. He has started 54 games for Detroit in the four seasons since being acquired in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons. He's intercepted 10 passes during that stretch.
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A: Nope, it's not too soon to prune apples and pears. I got mine done already. Those are plenty cold-hardy trees and can be pruned for the season any time after they go dormant in late fall.
Cherries are a little more cold-wimpy, so I wait until at least mid to late March to prune them, after I can see which fruiting buds (the fatter ones) have made it through winter's worst.
Actually, most years I prune my cherry tree after it's done fruiting in early summer. It's a little harder to see and messier with all the leaves, but the tradeoff is I don't cut off potentially fruiting wood.
Those "suckers" that sprout straight up from around the base of fruit trees don't count in the one-third general guideline on how much wood to remove from the "business" part of the tree. Suckers are wasted growth and should come off as soon as you can get to it. And yes, you can prune those suckers any time of year.


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CLEVELAND, Ohio –Robin Williams' death comes at a time when the acting icon had several projects in the works.
The most talked about film was a sequel to "Mrs. Doubtfire," which officially went into development this past April, but will likely be cancelled given Williams' death.
Still, there are a handful of projects on the horizon that will give us a few more opportunities to bid farewell to one of the most beloved actors of his generation:
"The Angriest Man in Brooklyn"
"The Angriest Man in Brooklyn" has already been released, but you probably didn't know that. The film began its limited theatrical and Video on Demand run in May. Williams shows off his comedic skills alongside Mila Kunis as a man who learns he has a brain aneurism. This causes him to rush around New York City in an attempt to right his wrongs during what he thinks are the final 90 minutes of his life.
"Boulevard" comes from director Dito Montiel ("Fighting," "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints"). The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April and stars Robin Williams as a husband and bank employee whose life begins to unravel after meeting a troubled young man. The film doesn't have an official trailer or release date yet, but Williams did earn solid reviews for his performance. Watch Montiel and others talk about Williams' performance during the Tribeca premiere, below:
"Merry Friggin' Christmas"
This holiday comedy stars Williams, Lauren Graham and Joel McHale as members of a dysfunctional family forced to spend Christmas together. The film arrives in theaters on Nov. 7. It should be nice to see Williams in one of his final comedic roles during the holiday season. McHale spoke fondly of Williams' talents in an interview with The Daily News last month.
"Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb"
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As we learned with his outstanding performance as The Genie in "Aladdin," Williams' face doesn't have to appear on screen for him to make an impact. Williams voices Dennis the Dog in director Terry Jones' "Absolutely Anything," a comedy starring Simon Pegg as a man who receives special powers from aliens that allow him to do anything he wants. The film will be released in 2015.


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A bill backed by Gov. Ted Kulongoski to give a big boost to biofuels use and production in Oregon passed the Senate Revenue Committee unanimously Tuesday and heads to the Senate floor for final approval.
The bill, House Bill 2210, already passed the House on a 53-4 vote.
The bill grants big tax breaks to biofuels producers, allowing them to be exempt from property taxes and also granting them tax credits for producing the raw materials or making them into renewable fuel.
The bill also gives consumers a tax credit for powering their cars or heating their homes using biofuel. And it requires gas stations to sell ethanol blended gas or biodiesel once in-state production of those fuels reaches target levels.
Analysts project that biofuel makers and users will get about $5 million of tax breaks per year.
Backers of the bill gave each other hand shakes and congratulatory back-slaps as it nears passage. They are hopeful the incentives will help make Oregon a magnet for the generation and use of biofuels.
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Alabama business news from the past week:
A new rocket engine project would bring thousands of jobs to Huntsville.
Alabama's business recruiters have a productive day at the Paris air show.
State economic development officials meet with Safran.
The Riverchase Galleria nears completion of its massive redevelopment project.
Denim retailer Buckle plans to open a new store at Huntsville's Bridge Street Town Centre.
Four Hancock Bank branches in Alabama will close this summer.
The Printing Press Lofts have opened in downtown Montgomery.
Dunkin' Donuts plans a new store in Daphne, an area long dominated by Krispy Kreme.
There was praise and scorn for Alabama Power Co. during its second informal hearing before the state's Public Service Commission.
Road improvements are in the works around Toyota's growing engine plant in Huntsville.
A survey shows about half of businesses in the South are not prepared to deal with hurricanes.
Toyota plans to invest an additional $150 million at its Huntsville engine plant.
The Wynfrey Hotel in metro Birmingham rebrands, nears end of a $20 million renovation.
The Economic Development Association of Alabama taps a new leader.
A Huntsville firm is mentoring local high school students for an international cyber security competition.
Samford business students place in top 10 at student-managed portfolio contest.
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All runways have been reopened at Philadelphia International Airport after a frightful flight caused an emergency evacuation.
An investigation is underway after US Airways flight 1702, headed to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, never completely made it off the ground.
The pilot was forced to abort takeoff Thursday night after the plane's tire blew and its nose gear collapsed, said officials
Risa Silverman's daughter was on board the flight headed to a wedding.
"She said the plane took off and then it came down and then it went up again and came down again," said Silverman.
Panicked passengers evacuated the plane, and slid their way to solid ground.
An airport spokeswoman said two passengers asked for medical assistance, but no serious injuries were reported
Spokeswoman Victoria Lupica said the Airbus 320 was carrying 149 passengers and five crew members. All were rescheduled on departing flights Thursday night.
"They're very lucky," said David Howe, director of operations for Millennium Aviation in Bern Township.
Howe said blowing a tire is rare, and when it happens at a high rate of speed it's incredibly dangerous. It happened to him before.
"I heard a pop and there was a little bit of a veer, but I was beyond the speed at which the takeoff was supposed to continue," said Howe.
According to Howe, it's more dangerous for a tire to blow during takeoff than it is during landing because there is less runway left. He said those passengers on board were extremely lucky.
"It sounds to me there was some very good training and good design that went into a successful outcome on this event," said Howe.
The crippled plane was removed from the runway and put into a hanger. It is being examined by investigators as they try to determine what caused the accident.


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Now that the football season is half over, I think it's time to vent my frustrations with television sportscasters, both pro and college.
Back in my day, their job was to call play by plays and add a little insight and color. Today, however, it is totally different. They go well beyond play calling, a little insight and color. When given the opportunity, they suddenly become owners, head coaches, offensive and defensive coordinators, play callers, referees, and last, but not least, the ultimate experts on instant replay when a previous play is under review.
In every game they cover, both pro and college, there is always at least one player who stands out. Now the accolades start ending with "he is probably the best player at his position in the game today."
If you multiply this by the number of games they cover throughout the season, there are an awful lot of future All Americans and Hall of Famers running around this country all playing the same position. Does this sound possible to you? I would ask all football fans, male and female, am I the only one who feels this way?
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Obama as Pastor in Chief?
Matthew Brown, Deseret News
Atlanta megachurch pastor Andy Stanley created a stir last week among evangelicals when he described President Barack Obama as "pastor in chief."
Stanley used the term as a compliment to Obama during a pre-inaugural sermon Monday, according to The Washington Examiner:
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This year's Alpena News partner school for the upcoming Newspapers in Education Book Sale has wholeheartedly embraced the challenge to collect books for the perennially popular event.
Students, staff and parents at Lincoln Elementary School already have met their first goal of collecting 1,000 books toward the cause. Now they are working on their second goal of 2,000.
"The response has been incredible," said fourth grade teacher Kellie Poli, who is helping to coordinate the drive at the school. "We like to call ourselves the 'Lincoln Family,' and everyone has contributed staff, students and parents. We truly are a family that works together."
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Showing off a few of the 1,000 books students, staff and parents at Lincoln Elementary School already have collected for the Feb. 4 NIE Book Sale sponsored by The Alpena News are these fourth grade students of teacher?Kellie Poli. Seated are Noah McKee and Samantha Jovanovic. Standing from left are Onatah Rude, Kiersten Wirgau, Tiffany Cherney and Devon Villeneuve.
Newspaper staff members each year conduct the book sale the first weekend in February in conjunction with the annual Business Expo. Both will be held this year on Feb. 4 at the Aplex.
Proceeds from the book sale enable The News to provide free newspapers all school year long to a number of classrooms in the region, including Lincoln School. The classes that receive the newspaper use it as an educational tool and often share it with multiple classrooms.
"Our third and fifth grade classes get the newspaper. After they are done with it, they put it in the hallway where kids pick it up all the time," Poli said. "We enjoy it very much."
The books collected by the school will be combined with the many donations from the general public that are being dropped off at the newspaper office. To date, hundreds of books already have been boxed and sorted. Offerings include everything from hardcover bestsellers and paperbacks to a wide assortment of cookbooks, VHS tapes, CDs and books on crafts, history, gardening, spiritual topics, self-help and travel.
Lincoln School is rounding up an ample supply of children's materials, as well as other kinds of books, to add to what will be sold at the book sale.
"I've been so surprised by how many kids have brought in books from their own books shelves at home. They already have far exceeded what I thought they can do," said Poli, who as an added incentive to students agreed to walk on her hands in front of the entire school should the 1,000-book goal be reached.
Since the school already has met its initial goal, Poli plans to stick to her word. Come Jan. 27, she will demonstrate her knack of walking on her hands at a school-wide assembly. She said a surprise also is in store for the students if the next 2,000-book goal is attained.
"This is something that they won't want to miss," Poli said of the newest incentive.
Students in Poli's fourth grade class have been doing their part to help with the drive. Many of them like to read and have favorite series of books.
"I like reading books because they have great adventures in them," said Samantha Jovanovic, whose mother has two boxes of books to donate set aside at her house.
"Reading is fun and you can learn things," said Kiersten Wirgau.
Onatah Rude is another student whose family plans to donate multiple books for the newspaper's sale.
"We have over 500 at my house," Rude said. "My mom keeps forgetting to bring them in. We counted them all."
Among the series that the students listed as their favorites are Dear Dumb Diary, Goosebumps and Judy Moody. Some of them also like chapter mysteries and books that have movies based on them.
The Alpena News is still accepting donations of books for the sale. They can be dropped off at the front office any time during regular business hours. The deadline for accepting donations is Jan. 27. For more information about the sale, call the newspaper at 354-3111.


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The NOPD's Public Integrity Bureau is investigating a detective who was accused in open court by Orleans Parish prosecutors Thursday of lying on the witness stand during an attempted-murder trial this week, as well as in a police report central to the case. Police spokeswoman Remi Braden confirmed the probe of Detective Hal Amos, who was flatly labeled a liar by Assistant District Attorney Rhonda Goode-Douglas in court Thursday.
Amos testified under oath that shooting victim Shelly Nelson, speaking from her hospital bed on March 26, 2008, told him she had been shot by her ex-fiance. That assertion was repeated in the police report.
Nelson, who was shot seven times and remains paralyzed, testified at trial that she was positive the shooter was another man, Leonard Harris. She also said she did not remember having the conversation with Amos that was reflected in her report, and accused him of fabricating it.
Though Harris' lawyer portrayed Nelson as a liar, her testimony was bolstered by Dr. Mark Dominguez, who treated her at University Hospital. He testified that multiple tubes jammed down Nelson's throat made it impossible for her to speak that day.
Amos expressed shock when he was told the doctor had testified that Shelly's vocal chords had been severed. "That would surprise me, because she did speak," he testified.
There was no recording of the first conversation Amos testified he had with Nelson.
Prosecutors told the jury that Amos made it all up. "Why didn't Sgt. Amos record the first conversation? Because it never happened," said Goode-Douglas. "The professionalism in the New Orleans Police Department that should have been there did not exist."
Harris was convicted late Thursday, and a spokesman for District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro said the office would consider possible consequences for the detective's "misstatements."
"The DA will review the testimony of the detective to determine whether or not his misstatements were an issue of competency or of character," said the spokesman, Christopher Bowman, "and will act accordingly."


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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The Alabama Symphony Masterworks series often saves the best concert for last, so it would follow that the final program of the 2013-14 is one not to miss.
With a violin virtuoso who is thrilling audiences on both sides of the Atlantic, a guest conductor who was recently promoted to associate conductor of the New York Philharmonic, and ending with what might be Serge Prokofiev's most visceral symphony, what's not to like?
Here are the highlights:
The program: Debussy, Three Etudes; Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto in D; Prokofiev, Symphony No. 5.
The time and place: Friday and Saturday, May 30-31, 8 p.m. Alys Stephens Center, 1200 Tenth Ave. South. Tickets: $24-$69. 975-2787 or online.
The coffee: The 2013-14 season's last Coffee Concert begins Friday, May 30, at 11 a.m. Hear Debussy's Three Etudes and Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto. $19-$33.
The soloist:
Tai Murray, a 32-year-old Chicago native whose star began to rise when she soloed with the Utah Symphony at age 16, actually started playing at age 5 and entered Indiana University when she was 8. Moving on to the Juilliard School in 2001, her career took off both in North America and abroad. Now residing in New York and Berlin, she has performed at some impressive venues, including Wigmore Hall and Barbican Centre in London, Orchestra Hall in Chicago, Konzerthaus and Kammermusiksaal in Berlin, and with orchestras such as the Atlanta Symphony, BBC Scottish Symphony, Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar and several German orchestras.
An Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient in 2004, Murray has released two recordings – one of Ysaye's six sonatas for solo violin and another of works by 20th century American composers. A third, of Bernstein's "Serenade" is scheduled for this year. With ASO, she will solo in Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major.
The retiring trumpeter:
These will be principal trumpeter John McElroy's final concerts with ASO. For the occasion, McElroy requested and received a program change, from Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra to Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5, his favorite symphonic composition. Read the AL.com profile and a review of his May 20 Concertmaster and Friends concert.
The conductor:
One of the first guest conductors to be heard after ASO's music director search began in 2011, Case Scaglione has recently been promoted to Associate Conductor of the New York Philharmonic, and has continued to land guest spots around the world. His 2014 schedule includes the Colorado Symphony, China Philharmonic, Shanghai Symphony, Santa Fe Symphony, Orquesta Classica Santa Cecilia (Madrid), Hong Kong Philharmonic and Baltimore Symphony.
Here is Case Scaglione's profile:
Age: 31.
Current position: Associate Conductor, New York Philharmonic.
Significant honors: Solti Foundation fellowship, James Conlon Prize, Aspen Conducting Prize, conducting fellow at Tanglewood Music Center.
Raised in: League City, Texas.
Education: Cleveland Institute of Music, Peabody Conservatory.
Family: Wife, Toni, of 8 years.
Conducting influence: David Zinman.
Nonmusical interests: Time with his wife, philosophy, cigars, college football.
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Thousands are still without power in Dauphin and Cumberland counties in the wake of Hurricane Irene, but PPL Electric says more crews are on their way from Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana and they anticipate "strong progress" Monday.
Across the state, 153,000 customers have had their power turned back on since the start of Hurricane Irene. About 123,000 are still in the dark.
This morning about 6,000 PPL customers in Cumberland and 7,200 in Dauphin remained without power. Another 1,100 Met-Ed customers, too.
"We expect favorable weather today, which will help our crews as they work to clean up extensive damage to our transmission and distribution systems," said David Bonenberger, PPL director of system emergency.
Outages are repaired based on the number of people affected, and crews are focused on damaged utility poles and trees on wires.
Customers without power are asked to report their outages at 1-800-DIAL-PPL (1-800-342-5775) or online at www.pplelectric.com/outage. Please try again if you do not get through the first time.


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BUSTI - Three Busti residents have formally been charged after police seized more than 500 marijuana plants in a sophisticated growing operation last month.
A joint investigation by the Lakewood-Busti Police Department and Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force resulted in charges against John A. Boardman, 31, and Jennifer A. Grundstrom, 29, both of 529 Busti-Sugar Grove Road, and Brad A. Strickland, 30, of 515 Busti-Sugar Grove Road.
Members of the drug task force, Lakewood-Busti police, Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and county SWAT team executed a simultaneous search warrant April 30. A large amount of marijuana plants and illegally possessed controlled substances were seized, police said.
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"We were happy to make a bust of this size," said Sgt. Paul Gustafson, investigator for the Lakewood-Busti Police Department. "It was a joint effort, and it was rewarding to get these drugs off the streets and make the streets safer."
Boardman was charged with second-degree criminal possession of marijuana, fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawfully growing cannabis. Bail was set at $30,000.
Grundstrom was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana. Strickland was charged with second-degree criminal possession of marijuana and unlawfully growing cannabis. Bail for Strickland was set at $20,000.
All three subjects were arraigned in Busti Court on Friday. Boardman and Strickland were remanded to Chautauqua County Jail; Grundstrom was released on her own recognizance, a Busti Court clerk said.
A marijuana growing operation was shut down at 529 Busti-Sugar Grove Road in December 2011 after National Grid employees noted a meter at the residence had been bypassed. Lakewood-Busti police were notified of the theft of service.
Gustafson said calls made to area police tip lines were crucial in shutting down the grow operation for a second time.
"It was somewhat surprising to see that going on there again," he said. "But really it's something we have seen before. What is important is the tip line, which was really helpful in this situation. I can't say enough about it.
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By AMY GUCKEEN TOLSON
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Chaplain (Col.) Michael Coffey didn't even know the Pentagon had been hit.
Gathered with colleagues in Arlington, Va., the morning of Sept. 11, Coffey, and those with him, were so captivated by the horrors of the planes hitting the twin towers on television that they were completely unaware of the sky turning black behind them. When they received news that American Airlines Flight 77 had flown into the Pentagon, Coffey joined a line of chaplains rushing toward the very place people were fleeing.
"It had a very surreal quality to it, everything from the dark skies, to the fuel burning off, to the confusion of figuring out what just happened," said Coffey, who stayed at the Pentagon through the first night at the chaplain tent near the morgue. "It was the Pearl Harbor event of this generation."
In the days after the attack, Coffey helped survivors of the attack cope with grief counseling and asking the simple question, "What was this like for you?"
"No one expected to come to work and have a plane fly through," Coffey said. "We kind of all just pulled together."
When Coffey left a five-year ministry with Campus Crusade for Christ to become a chaplain for the Army in 1986, he had no idea of the places and people he'd meet, or the situations he'd find himself ministering in, in his service to his country. Since July, Coffey has been bringing that life experience to work every day on Redstone Arsenal.
As command chaplain for the Army Materiel Command, Coffey serves as the eyes and ears of the organization's more than 65,000 employees, supervising 10 other chaplains and regularly taking the pulse of the AMC work force to identify the stressors, tensions and good news stories. The major challenge to Coffey in his new role will be serving the men and women that don't wear a uniform, but support the nation's Soldiers just the same.
"How do you effectively care for those good patriots who come to work every day in a suit and tie or high heels?" Coffey said. "They've got the same stressors as everybody else. A human being is a human being. This is the longest war in our nation's history. People are trying very hard, and life is hard enough as it is. People's parents get old, their kids grow up, their marriages may fall apart. You need to be promoting wellness and resiliency. It's so critical. Everything they do is to support the war fighter."
A yearlong deployment to Iraq from 2009-10, where he supervised 250 religious support teams as USFI Command Chaplain at Camp Victory, has prepared him for his role at AMC. While in Iraq, Coffey met weekly with local clerics and imams, as well as lower tier government officials, to hear their concerns and exchange ideas, which he would then share with Gen. Ray Odierno. He will employ a similar strategy with Gen. Ann Dunwoody in terms of the wellness and resiliency of AMC employees. In his conversations with Iraqi leaders, Coffey revealed a great spirit and dedication to the future of the country in the Iraqi people.
"People were so positive about the U.S. presence, the stability it provided and their hope for the future of a democratic Iraq," Coffey said. "They felt like it was a much better place than it was in the violent past. It's their nature – they want the very best for their people and their country."
Born in Gadsden, but raised in Atlanta, this is the first time Coffey actually gets to call Alabama home, in a house in the woods with his bride of 29 years Laura, and their beloved 70-pound bulldog Austin. Three grown children age 21 to 24 live and work in Washington, D.C., but have already made the trip to the community Coffey calls "a little microcosm of everything anybody would want where they're stationed."
Looking back on his 24-year career with the Army, and all the adventures it has taken him on, Coffey can't help but compare his life to the movie Forrest Gump, whose main character had a knack for being part of many historical moments. Sept. 11 and the drawdown in Iraq are just two that Coffey finds in the film reel of his life.
"I've lived in some wonderful places, been there in some pretty important moments in history – just to be a part of that, who could have imagined all this when I started out this journey with Laura," Coffey said.
For Coffey, that journey still begins every day at 5 a.m., when he rises with the same vigor and energy as a young recruit for PT, an indicator, Laura says, of the way he feels about his Army career.
"You obviously love it," she tells her husband.
Coffey graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with a master of theology degree, and went on to receive his doctor of ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. He also received a master's of strategic studies at the Army War College. In addition to his work at AMC and in Iraq, Coffey has served in Mannheim and Heidelberg, Germany, Fort Belvoir, Va., and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. His awards and badges include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and Army Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Army Staff Identification Badge, Airborne and Air Assault Badges.