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The dark twists at the cannibalism trial of a New York police officer will continue if prosecutors succeed in showing jurors pictures of dead and dismembered people as they wrap up their case.
Defense lawyers are opposing the presentation Friday of as many as 34 ghastly exhibits of images the government says it took from Officer Gilberto Valle's computer.
U.S. District Judge Paul Gardephe said he'll decide when the time comes whether jurors will see pictures of dead and mutilated women that defense lawyers say may have been saved on the 28-year-old officer's computer automatically without him ever seeing them when he went on certain web sites.
The government says the exhibits include a picture of a dead body whose feet were not attached that Valle's wife testified she saw when she went to one of his favorite Internet sites as she discovered why he stayed up late at night on the Internet.
The photographs were discussed out of the presence of jurors. They did hear an FBI agent testify that Valle's New York Police Department supervisor was among women the officer considered a potential target for a kidnap and torture.
Developments Thursday were not limited to the courtroom. It was reported that a man considered to be one of Valle's co-conspirators, identified in the U.S. case by the online name Moody Blues, had been detained but released in a separate case in Great Britain.
In Manhattan federal court, FBI agent Corey Walsh told jurors that a search of Valle's computer turned up a file with multiple photos of a woman the agent identified as an NYPD officer who supervised Valle. The government had previously introduced a transcript of a February 2012 email exchange in which Valle offered a co-conspirator a menu of women he could abduct for rape and torture.
"The second girl listed is a cop - Evelyn, 33 years old," Valle wrote.
"No I want a reg girl," the man responded.
The revelation came as the defense sought to discredit allegations that Valle conspired with Internet friends to kidnap, kill and eat women, pressing Walsh on why some communications were deemed proof of a crime while others were deemed fantasies.
Defense attorney Robert Baum directed Walsh to obvious falsehoods in communications that the government has used as evidence Valle was a threat. In one, Moody Blues insisted he and Valle would need a secluded place to cook a woman alive.
"I have a place on the mountains," Valle wrote. "Nobody's around for three quarters of a mile."
Asked if that was true, Walsh testified that authorities "are not aware of a place he had in the mountains."
Valle has been held without bail since October, when he was arrested on charges of conspiring to kidnap women in a cannibalism plot born on the Internet. Throughout the trial, which began Monday, Valle's lawyers have attacked government evidence as nothing more than the reflection of a man engaging in extreme sexual fantasies with like-minded people around the world. The government has conceded that Valle never met the purported Internet co-conspirators and no women were harmed.
Even the judge Thursday as he issued a legal ruling said "there is almost no evidence of action by Valle beyond computer-based activity."
Jurors have heard testimony from Valle's estranged wife and from former classmates and other women who testified they knew Valle on a casual basis and never considered him dangerous. Their testimony was followed by evidence that all of them were the subjects of emails and chats describing how they could be snatched away and eaten.
One of the women, special education teacher Alisa Friscia, appeared angry and agitated as she testified Thursday that she had worked with Valle's wife but wasn't close to her.
As for Valle, she snapped: "No, he's never been a friend!"
She was followed to the stand by police Officer Robin Martinez, a police academy instructor, who said there were severe penalties for unauthorized searches of the national police database that Valle was accused of abusing to collect information about targeted women.
"You are going to face serious trouble, including being prosecuted, being arrested, being fired," she said.
Prosecutors allege Valle's cyber co-conspirator Moody Blues told the officer he had killed and eaten at least two women. The New York Post reported Thursday that two men had been arrested in a child porn case in Britain and that one was Moody Blues.
When asked Thursday whether there had been any arrests related to the Valle prosecution in New York, local police in the southern England county of Kent said they had briefly detained two men from the area around Canterbury, the famous cathedral city about 60 miles (96 kilometers) southeast of London.
Kent police identified the men only as a 57-year-old and a 30-year-old, saying that they had been arrested a week ago on suspicion of conspiracy, child grooming and possession of child abuse images.
No charges had been filed, and police said the men have since been released on bail.
The statement said Kent police had "been in contact with U.S. law enforcement agencies in relation to this investigation" but did not go into any further detail.
An FBI spokesman in New York declined to comment.
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After Hurricane Irene moved up to our northern neighbors, we were left to clean up the mess she made.
Due to lack of previous rain, we were spared a lot of damage from uprooted trees and severe flooding.
Sunday morning dawned sunny and humid and this is what we found in our front courtyard.
This branch was impaled into the ground - this is why you don't want to be walking around outside when storms hit (take note you crazy television storm reporters)
Our back deck was full of leaf confetti. We had already removed the large branches before I took the pic.
After accessing our yard damage, we drove down the road to check on our neighbors. We followed the city trucks for a bit as they made their rounds.
Here is the wind instrument that was set up at the small airport near our house. I'm not sure what the top wind speeds were.
Some neighbors (on West Road for you locals) had water front property for a few days.
The water in this neighbor's yard went right up to their front porch.
Notice their chicken yard art? It's sitting on it's own little island.
Most roads were littered with branches and leaves. Only a few had large branches blocking the road.
Fortunately we had our two favorite "stick picker-uppers" helping us with the yard clean-up.
I hope the rest of you on the East Coast escaped much damage and are safe and sound.

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Out of Sight...Out of Mind
As I've branched out a bit and taken a gander at homeschool blogs, mommie blogs, political blogs, and religious blogs I noticed many people had the collapsible blog rolls. I thought they were really "neat-o" (excuse me, while I reveal my 1970s mentality). I decided to take the time to cut and paste code and move each blogroll into a collapsible program. It took one entire afternoon. Previously I had spent another afternoon organizing my links into various groups.
Well, no offense to the particular folks who wrote the code which enables a blogroll to collapse…it's a wonderful thing I'm sure for most people, but as my post title states-----out of sight…out of mind. Blog names that stare out at me as I check to see if something posted correctly prompt me to go and and visit.
It took a few weeks but slowly it dawned on me that I hadn't visited several people in several days…not necessarily because I was too busy, but because I had lost my prompt. My long, long list of links served as a prompt. If I haven't visited you in awhile, I'm sorry. I'll be by sometime this week. Look for my long, long list of links to reappear shortly.
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- Meredith said...
Like you, I dislike change. I've been afraid to try New Blogger because deep down I suspect I'll lose what little I've established so far. I'm not terribly computer literate, so perhaps that's some of the reason for my reticence. Lucky you that you can do all that collapsable stuff.
- Megan said...
Funny you wrote this; I'm having the same feelings about Bloglines (since I went that route recently). Stupid bloglines doesn't have a feed for some of the blogs half the time and I miss out on new posts. I need to find a better system myself so I don't fall into the "out of mind..." way of doing things.
I guess I just felt the need to vent! haha
- EHT said...
I think it just goes to show we might see things on someone's site and think wow, that's cool. I need to do that, but then you find it doesn't really work for you personally.
Bellezza, I don't really know that much. I just keep messing with it until it finally works.
Megan, thanks for visiting and venting. :) You come back anytime.


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I bought the shade fair and as I have a normal/combination skin, I opted for the normal/oily version. The colour is a pretty good match for me and the consistency works well with my skin type. It did need blotting/powdering halfway through the day, but that's normal for me. The coverage is medium and the cream doesn't feel at all heavy on my skin. Blends in like a dream, doesn't feel at all tacky and doesn't make my face shiny. I really like this one.
It also qualifies as an actual BB cream as it has skincare elements as well as SPF15 and 5 star UVA protection, and it's also a pretty good tinted moisturiser/foundation. I can't confirm whether it's moisturising on its own or not, because I always use my usual daycream under it, but it's certainly not drying on me.
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Hamels likely to face Dodgers on Wednesday
DENVER -- Cole Hamels will rejoin the Phillies rotation next week in Los Angeles.
Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said Friday afternoon at Coors Field that Hamels is most likely to start Wednesday against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium because it would allow the Phillies to split up left-handers Cliff Lee and Hamels with right-hander A.J. Burnett.
Lee is scheduled to pitch Monday. Burnett is scheduled to pitch Tuesday.
Hamels, who opened the season on the disabled list because of inflammation in his left shoulder, allowed one run in seven innings Thursday in his final rehab start with Class A Advanced Clearwater. He will join the team this weekend at Coors Field.
"Good reports on him," Sandberg said. "Command was good. He was throwing strikes and throwing all of his pitches in the zone for strikes. That's all good."
Hamels opened Spring Training behind schedule after feeling shoulder discomfort in November. He expected to miss only a start or two until he suffered a setback March 1. At the time the Phillies said they hoped Hamels could rejoin the rotation sometime before May 1.
Technically, he came back a little earlier than expected.
It could be a big boost for a struggling pitching staff. Lee allowed one run and struck out 13 in a complete-game loss Wednesday against the Braves. Burnett threw seven scoreless innings Thursday in a victory over the Braves. The Phillies opened Spring Training with high expectations for the top of their rotation. If Lee, Burnett and Hamels pitch like they have pitched in the past, the Phillies should have a formidable rotation.
"I think those guys set a tone of what could be to come with adding Hamels to the rotation," Sandberg said.
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July 25, 2011
Eggplant Recipes | Eggplant Focaccia Bread | Summer Farmer's Market Dinner Party
Eggplant Focaccia Bread
part of my Farmer's Market Themed Menu
Eggplant is one of those vegetables that I'm always swooning over at the Farmer's Markets, but never know quite what to do with it. In the past, I have used it in a Roasted Vegetable Orzo Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, or breaded and fried it as Eggplant Parmesan. Eggplant doesn't have a ton of flavor, but is great at picking up the flavors added to it - just be sure to add plenty of strong flavor with seasoning and herbs.
Making focaccia might sound a little daunting, but it is really one of the easiest things to do... especially when you use store-bought pizza dough. Pre-made (and pre-baked) pizza dough is one of my favorite shortcuts (remember my Pizza Party for Grown-ups Party Menu?). I buy it directly from a local pizzaria for about $2 each, or you can find it at most grocery stores in the deli section.
This focaccia is a beautiful addition to any table - it is visually impressive to serve AND it gives you an excuse to buy those stunning eggplants you see at the market.
Eggplant Focaccia Bread
part of my Farmer's Market Themed Menu
1 recipe of pizza dough
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/4 cup of olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of fresh thyme
2 tablespoons of rosemary
2 teaspoons of salt
1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes1 small/medium eggplant
1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, grated
On a baking sheet or in a casserole dish, drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place dough into baking sheet/casserole dish and shape it into a rectangle, keeping it about 1/2-3/4 inch thick.
For sauce, in a microwave safe bowl mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 tablespoon rosemary, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Spoon half of the mixture onto the dough, spread out.
Cut eggplant into thin slices and place onto the oiled dough. Drizzle the remaining oil mixture over the eggplant. Sprinkle cheese and remaining thyme, rosemary and salt over.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, depending on thickness and size of the focaccia.
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4 comments:
I adore eggplant! I've made pizza but not Focaccia, can't wait to try your recipe. I may grill my eggplant first and then place on the bread dough.ReplyDelete
Deb - I think that grilling the eggplant sounds like a great idea! I think it would add even more flavor. Let me know how it goes!ReplyDelete
This is so interesting! I've used my focaccia bread recipe as a crust for pizza- now I'll have to try it with eggplant!ReplyDelete
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Winter Jam 2011: Rocked Denver
This is my Twitter version of the concert. It rocked.
Newsboys closed the show with "Jesus Freak" and Duncan twirling, spinning on/in his elevated drum kit platform. Michael Tait is truly an entertainer. Had the crowd laughing while stating the message "God's Not Dead." Also the band filmed a video of "God's Not Dead," and it sounded dead-on. The CD releases this month.
Matthew West performed his current hit song off his CD – Strong Enough, and More. Kutless with one of my favorites, Strong Tower. Disappointed Fireflight didn't play a longer set. They are a fun rocking band.
And RED set the place on fire, literally with flames shooting 30 feet in the air. Those are some hard rockers.
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Philadelphia Performing Arts re-imagines curriculum.
Teachers create customised learning materials to foster a new way of teaching and learning.
In chemistry class, students assemble paper cubes with the names of elements on each face. When they view the cubes through the iPad camera, the Elements 4D app on iPad transforms the cubes into interactive 3D models of each element. The app uses augmented reality to bring the flat periodic table dramatically to life. By placing cubes together, students create chemical reactions in real time, enabling both understanding and a sense of wonder. This unique lesson is part of a curriculum designed by its teacher to make science fun and engaging.
Eye-opening lessons like this are the norm at Philadelphia Performing Arts: A String Theory Charter School. As the city's largest tuition-free K–12 charter school, it offers a STEAM curriculum — science, technology, engineering, arts and maths — that emphasises academic and artistic excellence equally. And with Apple technology at the core of teaching and learning, teachers design their own curriculum, and students create multimedia projects that reflect their individual creativity and knowledge. It's how Philadelphia Performing Arts is producing a generation of creative problem-solvers.
Lesson plans as unique as each teacher.
In thinking about new ways to develop and deliver curriculum, Philadelphia Performing Arts decided to abandon traditional textbooks in the later years of high school. Instead, teachers deliver coursework and learning materials directly to each student's iPad through iTunes U. Teachers are free to develop their own customised curriculum the way they want to teach and the way students will learn best. On iPad and Mac, teachers use iBooks Author, Pages, Keynote and other Apple content creation apps to build lesson plans and materials that follow Common Core standards and state guidelines.
iPad also offers teachers responsiveness and flexibility. When they're inspired by current events or new ideas, they update their iTunes U courses or materials on the fly and alert students to changes via push notifications. Students learn from today's news, teachers keep their lesson plans timely and everybody is on the same page. "With iPad and iTunes U, we're allowing the teachers to be creators and to constantly refine their art form, which is teaching and creating meaningful content for kids and projects," explains Jason Corosanite, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-founder, String Theory Schools.
Teachers at the school learn from one another, developing coursework by teaming up to facilitate a lively exchange of ideas. They evaluate apps together and share best practices. "[Some teachers have] come from very siloed institutions and siloed classrooms [to] this high level of collaboration," says Christine DiPaulo, Director of Innovation and Instructional Technology. "You can watch them think about things from points of view that they never thought about before. I've had [teachers] say they've never experienced professional development at this level."
Learning that's geared to every student.
Having students at Philadelphia Performing Arts use iPad is "really about giving kids an opportunity to figure out what types of learners they are", explains Corosanite. Teachers are able to provide multiple assignment options through iTunes U courses, letting students choose between shooting a video, writing a song, drawing a sketch or creating a Keynote presentation. Students complete assignments using their preferred apps, movies and books. In algebra class, they create a rap song in GarageBand, using their own words and rhymes to understand quadratic equations. In a French class, they develop dialogue and stories for an iMovie film to help them better understand French language and culture. By allowing students to express their new-found knowledge however they choose, iPad helps them become more self-reliant.
For students, the content creation apps on iPad provide the mobility they need for learning both inside and outside the classroom. For example, they bring iPad outside and use it to take pictures of memorials in downtown Philadelphia. For this joint English and social studies project, students use what they've learnt to create their own memorials based around subjects they choose. They use a 3D modelling app on iPad to design new monuments, then sculpt them in the real world. This helps students understand what's involved in creating these works of art and the narrative each one tells. "The creative process [helps] make learning much more engaging," says DiPaulo.
Results that empower students and inspire teachers.
Not only has iPad given Philadelphia Performing Arts the flexibility to create its own curriculum, it has allowed the school to save over US$100,000 annually in textbook costs. It's an impressive figure, especially considering that the books would have to be discarded after a few terms. As Year 11 student Gia Angelo observes, "Textbooks get old eventually because things change." With iTunes U, iPad becomes a learning resource that never goes out of date.
It's clear to the school's teachers that iPad has contributed to students' eagerness to learn. "Kids just light up and their learning comes to life when they're allowed to do a project that interests them. Their engagement is through the roof," says Corosanite. "We've seen huge improvements in our test scores, double-digit gains on benchmarks from students who have come from [local] schools," he adds.
Corosanite credits iPad with enabling his students' personal growth too. "The confidence that they exude and their ability to creatively solve problems is just remarkable," he says. Gia agrees: "Using the iPad in high school sets me up to be a better learner. It really does set you up for success in the world."


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Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) is an object storage service that offers industry-leading scalability, data availability, security, and performance. This means customers of all sizes and industries can use it to store and protect any amount of data for a range of use cases, such as websites, mobile applications, backup and restore, archive, enterprise applications, IoT devices, and big data analytics. Amazon S3 provides easy-to-use management features so you can organize your data and configure finely-tuned access controls to meet your specific business, organizational, and compliance requirements. Amazon S3 is designed for 99.999999999% (11 9's) of durability, and stores data for millions of applications for companies all around the world.
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Store your data in Amazon S3 and secure it from unauthorized access with encryption features and access management tools. You can also use Amazon Macie to identify sensitive data stored in your S3 buckets and detect irregular access requests. Amazon S3 maintains compliance programs, such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA/HITECH, FedRAMP, EU Data Protection Directive, and FISMA, to help you meet regulatory requirements. AWS also supports numerous auditing capabilities to monitor access requests to your S3 resources.
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Ava and Julian went fishing with daddy, paw-paw and me-maw on Tuesday for the very first time. Unfortunately the fish were not biting, but the kids still had a good time. 🙂
(Also, sorry I haven't been posting lately. My in-laws are in town and I've been sick. Oh, and my laptop may be fried. Sigh.)
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How to Grocery Shop in 30 Minutes or Less
If you know what you're cooking for the week, you know what you're going to buy. That will cut out precious minutes of indecision and ensure you get your shopping done quickly and efficiently.istockphoto.com
Don't Go Shopping Without a List
Again, being prepared is an essential way to save time at the supermarket. Having a list in hand will ensure you don't forget anything essential and keep you on task the whole time. Make sure you stick to the list 100 percent, though; any dawdling is just going to cause you to lose focus and could easily result in an hour-long shopping trip.istockphoto.com
Have a Backup Plan for Essential Items
If you are determined to get in and out of the store in record time, then always have a backup plan before you get there. Know what your essential items are, whether that means certain ingredients or a particular brand of packaged food. On the off chance that they aren't in stock, having a backup plan means you won't even have to hesitate when choosing something in its place.istockphoto.com
Look up Sales Ahead of Time
If you are the type to always make the most of a good sale, then do some research beforehand so you know what sales interest you. No need to browse at the store and waste time, just know what sales you are going to look out for before you get to the store.istockphoto.com
Organize Coupons Before you Get There
Like with sales, if you are using coupons, make sure they are organized before you start walking those aisles! Whether you sort alphabetically or by department, find a system that works for you; this will cut down on any coupon sorting you usually do mid-shop.istockphoto.com
Organize your List into Categories
When writing your oh-so-important shopping list, make sure it is written in a logical manner. If you are trying to get the shopping done in a flash, you really do not want to spend precious minutes scanning your list over and over again to make sure you've got everything you came for. Organize your list by department - produce, dairy, bakery, etc. - and fly through the store!istockphoto.com
Know the Layout of Your Grocery Store
If you know your store really well (or if you can look up a map of the store online), then plan tactically and figure out the most efficient route through the aisles. You can even write a list whose order follows the layout of your favorite grocery store, so you simply stick to a planned route through the store and check things off the list as you pass them.istockphoto.com
Avoid Shopping at Peak Hours
If you can, avoid going to the grocery store during peak hours - usually weekends and Monday evenings are busiest. Plan accordingly and try hitting the shopping cart in the mornings when things tend to be quieter and less crowded.krblokhin/istockphoto.com
Buy 10 Items or Less and Use the Express Checkout Line
It's not called express checkout for nothing! If you really need to shop in a flash, buy less than 10 things and use the fast lane! Be careful, though - if it is rush hour, the express checkout line might not save you much time at all. Make sure you always compare lines no matter how many things you are buying.istockphoto.com
Don't Shop Hungry
This is a cardinal rule no matter how long you have to spend at the supermarket. Being hungry can be a huge distraction you really don't need when trying to shop speedily. Make sure you keep your laser focus by having a snack before you shop.istockphoto.com
Wear Comfy Shoes
Like being hungry, wearing uncomfortable shoes can be a major distraction. Wear comfy shoes and you'll be able to whiz through the store at lightning speeds rather than hobbling about.istockphoto.com
Avoid the Counters
If you are in a rush, there's no time for idle chitchat. Avoid the deli or butcher counters, where you'll have to wait in line and then have an entire conversation about what you're looking for. Most things, from fish and meat to cold cuts and cheese, can be found packaged and ready to throw in your shopping cart, so there's no need waste time with unnecessary human interaction.istockphoto.com
Leave the Kids at Home
The best way to shop efficiently is to leave the kids at home, if possible, and shop solo. You'll be able to stay focused and won't have to contend with children asking to buy things that aren't on the list or bursting into spontaneous tantrums in the cereal aisle.istockphoto.com
Don't Stop for Samples
There simply isn't enough time! Don't stop and contemplate the different flavors of hummus that are suddenly between you and the produce section. Remember to stick to your list! There will be other trips to the store - trips that are not a race against the clock - so save the sample tasting for those occasions and walk stoically past that tiny table toward the arugula and avocados.istockphoto.com
Buy Nonperishables Online
For nonperishable household staples like paper towels, dishwashing liquid and toothpaste, ditch the brick-and-mortar store entirely and buy online instead! That will easily cut the amount of time you spend at the store dramatically. You can even set up automated delivery for things you find yourself buying again and again. If you need something in a hurry, there are lots of different ways to get same-day groceries delivered!
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In the Beta forums, which players seem to be unable to post on at the moment, Ghostcrawler outlined the nerfs and explained the reasoning behind each one. Over at the live forums, he answered some questions fielded by players from several upset posts. It's a very illuminating read, and here are some of the interesting points:
- On Retribution burstiness as part of design - "Yes, that's the design. It's also a tough design to nail because if you're too bursty the opponent doesn't even get to respond."
- On Paladins running out of mana - "we might as well take the mana bar off the UI because it was just irrelevant to hitting any buttons."
- On why they said Retribution was fine (even during BlizzCon, where the now-famous joke quote was uttered) - "Because we didn't want to have to nerf the spec. Ret players were having fun."
- On other classes now laughing (again) at Retribution - "Well, they're jerks."


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GRAPHISOFT is celebrating the 30th anniversary of ARCHICAD! Please visit archicad.com to view the most important milestones in ARCHICAD history, and feel free to add your own story as well!
World Class Rendering
The integration of CineRender, MAXON's world-class CINEMA 4D rendering engine into ARCHICAD 18, brings high quality, photo-realistic rendering images closer to a much wider range of designers.Read more…
Revision Management
ARCHICAD 18 provides new, fully integrated Revision Management workflows and streamlined PDF support to greatly improve design data exchange and change management with clients, consultants and the authorities.Read more…
ARCHICAD 18 continues to support OPEN BIM workflows and introduces the first architectural BIM application with full BIM Collaboration Format support.Read more…
BIMcloud® Integration
ARCHICAD 18 offers industry-first, real-time BIM collaboration regardless of the size, location or distribution of the collaborating team.Read more…
Workflow Enhancements
ARCHICAD 18 unveils substantial enhancements to its existing workflows proving that listening to customers is of primary importance when assigning development resources at GRAPHISOFT.Read more…
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ARCHICAD 18 — In the Press
Graphisoft typically comes out with a new release of its popular BIM application, ARCHICAD, every summer, and following this schedule, it launched ARCHICAD 18 earlier this month. This happens to also be the 30th anniversary of the application, making it extra special not only to Graphisoft but also to the entire ARCHICAD community of users, developers, resellers, and consultants world-wide.
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Graphisoft Renders ARCHICAD 18
For the 18th release of ARCHICAD, Graphisoft is emphasizing a new rendering engine in the 30-year-old CAD system. "Which means that BIM is turning 30 as well," added Graphisoft vp of marketing Akos Pfemeter.
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"With ARCHICAD 18, GRAPHISOFT has delivered what every architect needs: a revision tool that does all the boring work for us, and a rendering engine that lets us produce fantastic images straight of the box. It is hard not to be impressed." Michael Herse, Architect, Wilson Architects
"The need to create automated and user-friendly workflows is key to successful data creation and exchange. The new IFC Scheme mapping enhancements mean that we can now increase automation, providing more reliable data for both IFC and COBie exchange. This, coupled with BCF integration, means that ARCHICAD 18 really will improve our ability to deliver collaborative Open BIM as standard on all our projects." Robert Jackson, Associate Director, Bond Bryan Architects
"Everything about this release is amazing. Every iteration of ARCHICAD pays for itself in time saved, but this release, linked to the fantastic ground-breaking BIMcloud server, is truly awesome and inspiring." Erika Epstein, Architect
"GRAPHISOFT have once again delivered a great release with ARCHICAD 18. The integration of CineRender, MAXON's CINEMA 4D rendering engine, gives us the ability to create photo-realistic renders straight from ARCHICAD. The Revision Tool is well-designed and enables scalability from small practices to large. The main features for Fulton Trotter Architects are the OPEN BIM enhancements and features with IFC mapping, BCF capabilities and IFC parameter labelling. The additional parameters in Building Materials enhance our current workflows and build on the features of the previous release." Nathan Hildebrandt, Associate | BIM Manager, Fulton Trotter Architects, Australia
"The integration of CineRender is almost perfect. It integrates with ARCHICAD's Building Materials, updating them as needed and renders in the background while you keep working on your design with no apparent slow down in your system. As a user of Cinema 4D to render my projects during predesign, this substitutes the steps of exporting the ARCHICAD model, updating textures, lights and camera position with predefined setups within ARCHICAD that can be saved individually as views of your project. For my students, it means one less program interface to learn." Eduardo Rolón AIA, principal at eduardo rolón arquitectos, Puerto Rico
"The Revision Tool helps in documenting the project history without having to resort to Excel tables and Word files while being as general or specific as you need. It takes the stress out of keeping the revision history up to date." Eduardo Rolón AIA, principal at eduardo rolón arquitectos, Puerto Rico
"The addition of MAXON's CineRender to ARCHICAD 18 means that ARCHICAD now has all the major features of a world-class rendering engine, including 3D grass. ARCHICAD 18 is a must-have tool for architects interested in taking their renderings to a much higher level." Sandor Duzs, senior architect, DesignInc, Sydney, Australia
"For us, ARCHICAD 18 is proof that GRAPHISOFT listens to its users. It fixes a lot of our problems, sometimes, with a great new feature, like the Revision Tool." Tony Krepler, architect, fjmt | francis-jones morehen thorp, Sydney, Australia


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All spring quarter classes at UW Bothell classes will be held remotely. In compliance with state mandate, the campus is on restricted operations. Only faculty and staff identfied as critical should be on campus. Student services and the library are available online, see UW Bothell's coronavirus page for details.
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The genesis of an innovation is often depicted as a light bulb turning on. Sometimes, however, innovation is the result of a light bulb flickering off, which is exactly how it felt to Russell Thornton when his young son suddenly vanished at an amusement park five years ago. After 45 minutes of frantic searching, Thornton found his son playing away safely and intently in a crowded video arcade. That intense moment of darkness became the spark of inspiration for Thornton, who founded Amber Alert GPS, a company whose products are designed to help parents quickly locate lost children.
Shortly after the incident, Thornton became focused on finding a product that could help him keep better track of his son. "The only products available at the time," according to Thornton, "were bulky and difficult to use." Thornton set out to develop a better product.
Fortunately, Thornton had a business background in a technical field, and a solid sense for business that he credits largely to his education at UW Bothell.
Targeting parents of kids aged two to 10, Thornton envisioned a product that would be small, easy and fun to use, and packed with the best technology available. Thornton traveled to China to meet with potential manufacturers. He was not an expert in GPS technologies, so he had much to learn. After undertaking a tremendous amount of technical and market research, Thornton introduced Amber Alert GPS – a compact, brightly colored device that kids can carry, and that parents can track.
This year, Thornton is introducing his fourth-generation unit, which comes bundled with applications that can be used on mobile phones to keep tabs on even older kids. As the technology in GPS tracking and battery-life has evolved, Thornton is now looking at ways to expand into other markets. Two areas of considerable opportunity are what Thornton refers to as the "senior space" and the "pet space."
"People undergo considerable stress and pain when they can't locate a loved one or even a pet," says Thornton. "A product that could deliver the ability to keep tabs on an ailing parent could be very marketable, as could a product with the ability to keep track of a lost pet."
Thornton is grateful for the education he received at UW Bothell. In particular, he points to the skills learned in conducting market research, building business plans and pitching those plans to potential investors. "The business plan competition proved to be an incredibly practical experience for my real career," says Thornton.
Later this year, Amber Alert GPS will be featured at the AT&T Keynote at CTIA, one of the largest technology events in the world.
For more information about Amber Alert GPS, visit www.amberalertgps.com.


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Want to learn about databases without the tedium? With its unique combination of Japanese-style comics and serious educational content, The Manga Guide to Databases is just the book for you.
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The following is a story that most resembled my beginnings with Pornography.
Posted on August 19, 2011 by R Pike
I was always a curious kid who wanted to learn and explore. One day while my friend and I were poking around in my garage, we found a calendar with a topless woman on it. We quickly sneaked it out of the garage to someplace we could admire it without being caught. I still remember the excitement that calendar lit up inside me. From then on, I was on the prowl for anything similar that I could get my hands on.
Those things that I later found came in the form of a Jacques Cousteau book (sad to admit) and then a treasure trove of Playboy magazines in my basement. At those times, I'm not sure what was more exciting, the pictures or the thrill of doing something wrong and trying not to get caught!
All the guilt eventually caught up with me and I asked my mom about the magazines and if Dad was still an 'alright' guy for having them. Man, was I ever a hypocrite. After a while, my Dad threw away his stash and guess who scooped up a bunch for his own collection…me of course!
I also remember buying single naked pictures from my friend for a buck a piece. He would rip them out of his dad's large collection and sell them to me and my friend. I remember buying as many as he would sell. He was very cautious and hesitant and eventually stopped selling them due to getting caught.
My own stash was stored in a few different places over the years. I never put them under the mattress, that was such an amateur move! At first, I would hide them under the carpet inside my closet. It was perfect because I would move stuff over top and no one would know. I even cleared out half the closet so I could sit in there with my flashlight and look at my pictures. At other times I would hide my magazines in a bunch of auto show literature.
Those were the early days of my pornography addiction. That first taste lit a desire within me that really took over me for about 20 years. Why do I relay this story? Well, a lot of it has to do with remembering this stuff today while I mowed the lawn. The other reason is that I want to show you where I have been and to let you know that you are not much different than me. Another thing – Do all you can to keep your kids away from pornography! They eventually will come in contact with it, but make it much later in life after they learn about what real love is and how to treat a woman.
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I have an AverTV Hybrid Super 007-PCI-card, see Product Details AverTV Hybrid Super 007
As you can see, the card provides antenna-plugin for analog TV and DVB-T as well as a S-Video-plugin. Each is working fine under Windows 7 (chosen by Dual Boot System, not by Virtual Box), but under by favorite used ubuntu 12.04 S-Video is not even shown in v4l2-interface:
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Theater Arts seniors to present plays, dances, talks
In its second year, festival has grown in popularity and size
The senior theater arts majors and the Department of Theater Arts will host the Senior Theater Arts Festival from April 9 to April 14. The week-long festival will display a variety of plays, dances, and talks, showcasing senior thesis projects for the Brandeis community.
In its second official year, the festival has grown in both population and number of performances. Students will focus on one "role" for their thesis – director, actor, etcetera – but may find themselves working on a peer's project in a different role.
"As a member of the festival, each [student] is a participant in the collective energy of the group and outcome of the festival in its entirety," said Adrianne Krstansky, Associate Professor of Theater Arts and Co-Coordinator of the festival with Senior Lecturer in Theater Arts Jennifer Cleary.
The first event, "Diversity: A Devised Piece on Community", is an original work directed by Alia Goldfarb '13 showing daily scenes of the undergraduate community. This will be performed in Merrick Theater on April 9 at 7 p.m. and April 14 at 6:30 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served unless reservations are made by contacting Goldfarb.
"Always, Rachel" is another original piece directed by Jessie Field '13, who wrote the book and lyrics as well. The musical tells the story of biologist and nature writer Rachel Carson, who jeopardizes her success as a writer to raise environmental awareness. Performances are April 9 at 8:30 p.m. and on April 14 at 2 p.m. in Merrick Theater.
Taylor Lombard '13 choreographed and directed "Some Nights: A Modern Dance Piece", a project choreographed entirely to the album "Some Nights" by the band Fun. After the show, students can participate in a photo shoot for pictures to be uploaded on to The Ally Coalition's website, a space Fun. and designer Rachel Antonoff have created to raise awareness of LGBTQ equality. Performances will be on April 10 at 7 p.m. and April 12 at 7 p.m. in Merrick Theater.
"The Lady in the Dark" is a musical based on Moss Hart's book directed by Abby Armstrong '13 and starring Anneke Reich '13. The piece chronicles the life of magazine editor Liza Elliot, who suffers from severe anxiety and eventually an identity crisis. Performances will be on April 10 at 8:30 p.m. and April 12 at 8:30 p.m. in Merrick Theater.
Ellyn Getz '13 will present "The Drivers of Success: An Analysis of Broadway Musicals from 1980 to 2010", a research project exploring Broadway's history and culture from a theater and business perspective, evaluating drivers of successful productions today and how they have changed. Presentations will be on April 11 at 5 p.m. and April 12 at 5 p.m. in Spingold Room 111.
"Amaranthine" is an original piece based on the life of Anne Boleyn written and performed by Rebecca Miller '13. In the 500th anniversary of her execution, Boleyn is visited by an unexpected guest who broke her heart tragically and forces her to uncover her past. Performances will be on April 11 at 7 p.m., April 13 at 12 p.m., and April 13 at 12 a.m. (special midnight performance) in Merrick Theater.
"The Wall: An Original Jukebox Musical" is written and directed by Iyvon Edebiri '13, starring Tiffany Johnson '13. Luke, whose recent breakup is shaken even more by his high school sweetheart moving in next door, must learn to forgive and forget past mistakes. Performances will be on April 11 at 8:30 p.m. and April 13 at 7 p.m. in Merrick Theater.
Finally, "Eurydice", written by award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl, is about the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice reimagined through the eyes of the heroine. Directed by Viktoria Lange '13, performances will be on April 13 at 2 p.m. and April 14 at 8 p.m.
Brandeis students of different years will also be collaborating on the projects with the help of professional lighting designer Emily McCourt, who helped design the festival.
Although a professional theater artist has overseen the festival last year, "for now, the faculty feels the need to invest time and energy into the festival to shape and grow it into a vital opportunity for all Brandeis undergraduates who are interested in working with the Department of Theater Arts," Krstansky said.
All events are free and open to the public. Students wishing to attend are encouraged to arrive early as seating is limited.
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The second of my Tiger hand-held game revival series, those rubbish adaptations of hit movies and games from the 90's. The point of the game is to move the portals up, down, left, and right so that your character doesn't slam into the floor below all the while trying to nab a piece of precious cake. As the game progresses the speed increases and your fall path gets more interesting. Lives are acquired with each 100,000 point increment.
For my next and last in the series I was thinking of either Team Fortress, Call of Duty: BO, or Plants Vs Zombies.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
If Portal 2 was released in the 90's
3 comments:
- CTJ said...
Really great job again. The fact that you draw the screen too is amazing.
- April 28, 2011 at 8:43 AM
- das chupa said...
Thanks! Years of continual disappointment from Tiger games has done me well.
- April 28, 2011 at 6:54 PM
- Blackjack Slappers said...
I use to love those old games then my father got a job!
- May 15, 2011 at 5:36 PM


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This article is part of NRN's Reporter's Notebook blog.
The first MUFSO Super Show is in the history books — with lots of exclamation points beside it!
Held Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, MUFSO 2012 brought together more than 1,200 attendees for two days packed with learning, networking and celebrating. The event comprised elements from Nation's Restaurant News, Food Management and Restaurant Hospitality, creating a bigger, better Super Show.
Former presidential hopeful Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. and marketing guru Scott Stratten delivered thought-provoking keynote speeches, and myriad industry leaders dissected their business strategies and shared best practices during educational sessions reflecting five tracks: Operations, Marketing, Culinary, Entrepreneur and Onsite.
Evenings were spent wining, dining and toasting the accomplishments of successful leaders and progressive concepts honored during the course of the confab.
Here are a few of the deep thoughts, great sound bites and fun tidbits heard at MUFSO this year:
"The great joy of the restaurant industry is developing the next generation of leaders."
– Cheryl Bachelder, chief executive, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
"There's only one problem in the restaurant industry, and that's getting people in the door."
– Richard Melman, founder, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
"It's my company and I do what I want."
– Jimmy John Liautaud, founder and chief executive, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops
"This is absolutely the most humbling moment of my life."
– Rick Federico, chairman and chief executive of P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc., upon receiving the Norman Award
Regardless of who wins in November, "we're going to … have a moment of clarity shortly thereafter in terms of tax policy, because that's where the marketplace is moving for Republicans and Democrats; [and] in terms of spending priorities, which is completely bankrupting this nation and leaving the next generation saddled with the most massive obligation we've ever passed down to the next generation.
"I believe it will be a boost for this marketplace like we haven't seen in a very long time. We'll look back next year and see that we're still wallowing in debt, the housing market is still sucking wind, but we [will] kind of know where we're going, we'll keep moving forward as Americans and pull ourselves together." – Jon Huntsman Jr., former governor of Utah and former Republican candidate for president
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"You're either at the table or you're on the menu." – Dawn Sweeney, president and chief executive, National Restaurant Association
"Time is precious—even more than money today." – Mark Medansky, chief executive, Del Frisco's Restaurant Group
"I think it's real smart for seasoned restaurateurs to surround themselves with bright, young kids." – Richard Melman
"Anyone can be cool, but awesome takes practice." – Scott Stratten, president, Unmarketing
"Super PACs are destroying our democracy." – Jon Huntsman Jr.
"You never want a franchisee to hear something important from someone else." – Trey Hall, veteran marketing executive who has worked with Quiznos, T.G.I. Friday's and Pizza Hut
"Taste over trend; good food never goes out of style." – Richard Melman
"We're at a turning point in American history — at a time when we need to be inspired and pull together, regardless of your point of origin or background." – Jon Huntsman Jr.
"Digital changes everything. It defines your brand image and allows independents and small chains to compete more effectively with the mega-chains. It allows for three-way communications: You to the customer; the customer to you; and most critically, your customer to the potential customer." – Dennis Lombardi, executive vice president, foodservice strategies, WD Partners
"If you are involved with a really successful restaurant brand, stay there." – Paul Motenko, co-founder of BJ's Restaurants and co-chair and co-chief executive of Hot Concepts! award winner Stacked: Food Well Built
And something very important to keep in mind in the race to harness the power of social media:
Social media "just amplifies things. If your restaurant sucks, it just sucks harder in social media." – Scott Stratten
Contact Robin Lee Allen at [email protected].
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Here's my favorite little detail ... the pirate's signature, perhaps? : )
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Toni also included some great pieces of fabric in her package. Thanks so much, Toni!!
Literally, within 10 minutes of opening this package my daughters absconded with both the quilt and the fabric pieces.
The quilt became a magic carpet (they're on an Aladdin kick) for Megan's Barbies:
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What do you do to spice up your marriage after you've been together for 20 years? The world premiere of the comedy, Is There Sex After Marriage, written and directed by Jeff Gould and produced by Mike Abramson of Home Run Productions opened at the Two Roads Theater in Studio City.
Set in present day Los Angles, the play opens on three supposedly happily married couples. Long married Roger and Sherry entertain their friends the newly weded Zack and Beth and neighbors Joe and Mindy. Roger complains that his marriage is no longer as passionate as it once was because Sherry, who devotes her time to save-the-planet activism, feels that Roger has lost interest in her.
One night, the pair accidentally find themselves at a swinger party and are startled at who they meet there.
The events of the evening have effects on their marriage and we can only hope that their love and union will survive the twists and turns.
The play was funny, despite some awkward moments.
Perfectly cast by Patrica Baca, C.S.A, the play included Jaret Sacrey, Rene Ashton (who could be Amy Adams' twin), Joel Berti , Anne Leighton, Brad Lee Wind, and Natalie Salins. Understudies included Gillian Brashera, Melinda Hughes, Chris Ufland and Juliet Lemar.
Hallie Braun managed the stage while Allison Schenker did the scenic design and Steve Pope did the lighting. Costumes were prepared by Jen Bendik.
So, is there sex after marriage? You bet there is….but not necessarily with your spouse.
This is an adult play, not one I would bring my kids to!
This play is the third in a series of relationship comedies written by Gould. These include "Troubled Waters". "It's Just Sex," and "Is There Sex After Marriage?" The two prior plays were commercial successes and this one will likely follow suit. Out of 10, I would give it a 7.5.
Performances run from March 21, 2014 through May 4th. Show times at Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sundays at 7 pm. Tickets cost $34 with discounts for seniors and students using promo code 209 ($25) . For reservations call 323 960 5770323 960 5770. Running time is 90 minutes with no intermission. Street parking is available, but can be tight.


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Post by Stefan Van Eycken, Tokyo
Update: The Torys Bar discussed in this post burned down in a tragic fire in the Juso neighbourhood in early March 2014.
Since the beginning of this year, the Nonjatta crew has been spending more time in Kansai. Nobody is covering the whisky scene there – although it is quite vibrant – so we took it upon ourselves to fill that gap. As they say: it's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it.
One of the things you'll notice immediately when you spend a bit of time in Osaka is that, in terms of domestic whisky, it is totally dominated by Suntory. It really is, quite literally, Suntory City. Over the next few days, we'll be giving you an overview of some of the main attractions of Suntory City. And we start with the oldest one...
There was a time when, if you threw a stone in Japan, chances were you'd break the window of a Torys bar. They were a real phenomenon in the 1950s and 60s. There were over 2,000 bars, mostly frequented by salarymen in need of a break or by students after (or instead of) classes. They were part of everyday life and they were everywhere. Now, there's only a few left… and one is in the sleazy Juso district of Osaka. Juso Torys has been a fixture of the neighbourhood since March 1956 and stepping through the door is a bit like stepping back in time.
Tel: 06-6301-4826; Hours: Mon - Sat, 17:30 - 00:00
Website: http://13torys.web.fc2.com/
Also take a look at:
Part 2 : Highball Bar Umeda 1923
Part 3 : Whisky Shop W., The Aging House 1795 & Suntory Whisky House


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