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Out-Law News
Draft code of conduct for adjudicators in investment treaty disputes released
Out-Law News | 28 Feb 2007 | 3:05 pm | 3 min. read
Vertex Antennentechnik makes and sells satellite antennae and related equipment. 7E Communications is a telecoms engineering consultancy based in Surrey. 7E agreed to buy some equipment from Vertex which it then declared faulty. Before that dispute could be settled the two parties had to decide in which jurisdiction it could be fought.
When Vertex faxed 7E an offer to sell the equipment its quotation said that the sale was offered "according to our general terms and conditions". No copy of those Ts&Cs was supplied.
An executive with 7E replied by fax with a new document, a purchase order, which referenced the sale offer quotation by name and reference number. Both parties agreed that the contract between them was concluded when that fax was sent to and received by Vertex, but the terms of that contract were disputed.
Vertex claimed that the relevant jurisdiction should be Germany for any disputes arising from the contract, and that it should be exclusively Germany. It pointed to a law known as the Brussels-I Regulation (23-page / 212KB PDF), properly called the "Council Regulation on Jurisdiction and the Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters".
"If the parties, one or more of whom is domiciled in a Member State, have agreed that a court or the courts of a Member State are to have jurisdiction to settle any disputes which have arisen or which may arise in connection with a particular legal relationship, that court or those courts shall have jurisdiction," says article 23 of the Regulation. "Such jurisdiction shall be exclusive unless the parties have agreed otherwise. Such an agreement conferring jurisdiction shall be in writing or evidenced in writing."
The dispute concerned, then, whether or not the reference to terms and conditions constituted an agreement in writing under the Regulation.
Presiding judge Sir Anthony Clarke MR distinguished 7E's circumstances from those in a landmark European Court of Justice (ECJ) case on jurisdiction clauses. That ruling was given in 1976 in a dispute over a German company's sale of upholstering machines to Italian firm Salotti. The signed contract made no reference to the terms and conditions which were on the back. The ECJ said the jurisdiction clause in those terms did not form part of the contract.
"Where the contract signed by both parties expressly refers to general conditions which include a clause conferring jurisdiction, article 17 (now 23) is satisfied," wrote Sir Anthony. "They do not suggest that the general conditions have themselves to form part of the contractual document. An express reference to the general conditions in the contract is enough. There is no suggestion in those paragraphs that in such circumstances there must be an express reference, not only to the general conditions which contain the jurisdiction clause, but also to the jurisdiction clause itself."
7E also argued that authorities cited by Vertex could not apply because there were two signed documents, not one.
"The question is therefore whether the fact that the parties did not sign one but two documents is a critical distinction," wrote Sir Anthony. "We have reached the clear conclusion that it is not. If both parties had signed the original quotation as evidencing the contract between them, there can be no doubt that the principles stated above would apply and that the quotation would be, in the words of the Court of Justice, 'a writing' evidencing a contract on the terms of the defendant's terms and conditions, including the German jurisdiction clause, and that both parties including the claimant would be bound by the clause, just as Mr Mossler was bound by the clause in [a previous case involving] Credit Suisse, even though he had not seen and did not have a copy either of the relevant terms or of the jurisdiction clause."
"In our judgment, no distinction in principle is to be drawn between a case in which a contract is contained in one document signed by both parties and a case in which a contract is contained in or evidenced by two documents, one of which is signed by one party and one by the other," said Clarke.
Jon Fell, a partner with Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind OUT-LAW.COM, described the ruling as pragmatic. "The court recognised that most people don't read the small print but it's saying that this is no excuse for a company that was told that small print existed. 7E should have asked to see the small print."
Fell added that if a dispute between a company and a consumer would likely see a different outcome. "A court would probably bend over backwards to support a consumer's argument that unseen conditions should not form part of a contract," he said.
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Draft code of conduct for adjudicators in investment treaty disputes released


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A Gastonia attorney could lose his license to practice law due to charges from the N.C. State Bar that he mishandled client funds.
A Gastonia attorney could lose his license to practice law due to charges from the N.C. State Bar that he mishandled client funds.
Reid C. James, who practices general trial law and has an office at 125 E. Main Ave., is scheduled to appear before the State Bar�s Disciplinary Hearing Commission on June 14.
The State Bar has made several complaints against James that will be dissected at the upcoming hearing. The most serious of those involves allegations that he took client funds that were to be held in trust and instead used them for personal or business expenses without authorization.
The State Bar�s complaint maintains that James �committed a criminal act that reflects adversely on his honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer.� It also states that he �engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation,� in violation of state law.
Contacted at his office Thursday, James said he understands the State Bar has essentially given him two options: give up his law license, or go to trial and risk having it taken away.
�That�s true in all these types of cases,� he said. �I haven�t turned (my license) in because I haven�t done anything wrong.�
James, who was admitted to the State Bar in 1982, said he�s prohibited from commenting further since the complaints against him are unresolved. He plans to represent himself at the June hearing.
�But we are challenging what they�re saying,� he said.
The State Bar filed an initial complaint against James in February 2012, after conducting a random audit that uncovered financial irregularities dating back to 2006. It alleged not that he misappropriated or stole client funds, but rather that he failed to follow proper accounting procedures in handling the money.
But after James� June 2012 hearing was continued, the State Bar maintains it uncovered more discrepancies. The complaint against him was amended to reflect new findings in December, then again this month.
The N.C. State Bar requires attorneys to keep their own money apart from client money, which is to be held in a trust. For example, if a client pays an attorney $400 for a traffic ticket, with $200 designated for the attorney�s fee and $200 for court costs and fines, the two amounts are not to be comingled.
Attorneys are also expected to keep appropriate records and prove they are following those bookkeeping requirements, to leave no room for doubt about what money is going where.
The most serious complaint against James maintains that in June 2008, he received $17,250 in entrusted funds to hold for a client. The money was tied to a business transaction between the client and a third party.
Instead of depositing the money into his attorney trust account, James put it into his operating account. When it was time for him to return the entire $17,250 to the client in July 2008, James returned only $7,000, the complaint states.
James did not provide the client with the full balance of the entrusted funds until April 2009, the complaint states.
Kathryn Jean, general counsel for the State Bar, declined to comment specifically on James� case. But she said when they find one discrepancy in an attorney�s finances, they customarily keep looking.
�When a lawyer has a random audit and there are indications that funds might not have been handled consistently with the rules, our office of counsel will look into that further,� she said.
Almost 25,000 attorneys practice law in North Carolina, and the State Bar files an average of 40 complaints a year that are heard before its Disciplinary Hearing Commission. In the State Bar�s eyes, that means the vast majority of attorneys are following the rules.
Complaints are only filed by the State Bar if the punishment is likely to result in probation, suspension or disbarment.
You can reach Michael Barrett at 704-869-1826 or twitter.com/GazetteMike.

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Apologies for the language, but.....holy shit, this place is still around!!
So I joined back in December of 2003, and here it is almost 13 years later. Alot's happened in 13 years.
I'm married to my wife of almost 5 years and we have a gorgeous little girl together. My wife actually enjoys Hilary movies, and I still find enjoyment from her music and movies from back in the day.
As of right now, I'm more into video games and wrestling. I still enjoy music,
Wow. 9 years ago today,I joined this little corner of the internet. Guess what the say about "time flying when you have fun",is true,right?
Maybe. Maybe not?
Last year,was a rollercoaster ride from HELL for me. I lost some ground,regained a bit,lost some more...such is life.
Anyway,as it stands right now,not sure how much I'm gonna be online.
Again,thats life.
Many people do not know this, but I have a disability, if you're lucky enough and have followed my recent postings on the internet, you would know this.
I haven't told anyone on HF yet, and probably by my Facebook posts you can tell who has a disability.
I'll leave it up to you to figure out which one I have, or maybe the hints are out there and are more readily available than you think .
Now onto the subject at hand: the online home
Amidst all the spam blogs I keep seeing on "bot" members, I thought to finally fill you in on a more legitimate blog, about myself of course. Since I was last active on this site, quite a LOT has changed about me. So here you go:
1) I am right now at Centennial College studying Environmental Protection Technology (Coop). My program is treating me well, and I love learning to eventually have an Environmental Career... someday.
2) The TV shows I really like the most
i been a member on here for 10 years, some may remember me, some may not, i just recently found this site again so hopefully i can start posting once more!


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Internet service providers could solve the problem by blocking pornography at network level whilst giving adults a choice to 'opt-in' to this content.
Written exclusively for the Safetynet campaign, MOBO award winning Gospel rapper Jahaziel shares his testimony, through song, of his early exposure to pornography and the subsequent effects it had on his views of women, his relationships and even his marriage at one point. 'Theft of my Innocence', produced by Grammy nominated Producer Steven Abramsamadu ,is a powerful account of how Jahaziel overcame his struggle in this area and found freedom through Jesus Christ. Jahaziel aims to encourage young people to speak out on this issue and to inspire them to overcome their struggles and live a pure life.
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ANAHEIM, Calif., May 1 (UPI) -- Teemu Selanne scored the game-winning goal in the Anaheim Ducks' 3-1 victory in the opener of their Western Conference playoff series against Detroit Tuesday.
The ageless Selanne scored on a power play at 1:29 of the third period to break a 1-1 tie, and Jonas Hiller stopped 21-of-22 shots on goal, 11 of which came in the third.
Nick Bonino also capitalized on a power play for Anaheim in the first period. Francois Beauchemin added an empty-netter late in the final period.
Daniel Cleary scored the only Detroit goal. Jimmy Howard allowed two goals on 26 shots.


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SALT LAKE CITY -- Real Salt Lake has joined many of the other teams in MLS with their first entry into US Soccer's Development Academy program beginning with the 2010/2011 season.
The Real Salt Lake-Arizona program, headed by former MLS'er Greg Vanney, was one of three applications selected from a pool of 200. It will be eligible to participate in competitions sponsored by the US Development Academy beginning next season.
Although the RSL-Arizona program was founded in 2007, it took a major step forward over the last year with the addition of Vanney and a comprehensive training program that was put into place at the Grande Sports World complex in Casa Grande, Arizona.
According to Real Salt Lake General Manager Garth Lagerwey, this is an important step forward for the club.
"The ability to direct and control the development of the young players who come through our new RSL-Arizona Academy is critical to our future success."
Vanney is also excited for the possibilities that this opens up.
"This is an amazing day for Arizona youth soccer and for all players who seek to develop to their full potential and dream of playing for RSL or the US National Team," said Vanney. "Through this process, we have garnered interest from several youth national team players and prospects. Our expectations will be high from day one."
According to Lagerwey, the availability of the complex in Casa Grande, as well as Vanney's involvement, were key in getting the program to this point.
"It doesn't happen without either of those elements," said the general manager.
Vanney is particularly important, as he is also going to be working with former US international and current US Soccer Youth Technical Director Claudio Reyna in a capacity to help develop the youth across the nation.
Lagerwey also indicated that Juergen Sommer, a former goalkeeper who was the first American to play at that position in the English Premier League, may join the program in the near future in some capacity.
The development of an Arizona academy, according to Lagerwey, was important because, "when you look at the number of players that [Arizona] develop, there has been a tragic number of kids that have gone to Mexico to play."
In other words, the academy was established to ensure that domestic talent develops domestically.
In addition to the RSL-Arizona program, Real Salt Lake also has non-Academy programs in both Utah and Arizona. Lagerwey indicated that developing a full Academy program in Utah will be the next focus.


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Nvidia has let slip 'Kai', the quad-core ARM-architecture system-on-a-chip it hopes will get powerful tablets into World+Dog's hands for $199 (£127) a pop.
Speaking to the chip designer's shareholders, investor relations chief Rob Csonger said: "Our strategy on Android is simply to enable quad-core tablets running Android Ice Cream Sandwich to be developed and brought out to market at the $199 price point, and the way we do that is a platform we've developed called Kai."
Csonger didn't say much about the part's capabilities other than it "uses a lot of the secret sauce that's inside Tegra 3 to allow you to develop a tablet at a much lower cost".
The trick, according to the Nvidia VP, is to reduce the power consumed by the tablet - typically the display backlight is the main drain, followed by the CPU/GPU - allowing tablet makers to implement lower-cost components.
Presumably that means a higher level of SoC integration than we've seen before - Flash, memory and more, all on the die, perhaps - to reduce vendors' bill-of-materials costs.
Alas Csonger gave no indication when Kai might debut - or when we'll see the cheap tablets it has been designed to enable. ®
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Alt-J Perform At 98.7-FM Penthouse
British indie rock collective Alt-J were recently the featured guests at 98.7-FM's Penthouse, an exclusive concert series hosted by Los Angeles-based radio station KYSR-FM at the historic Hollywood Tower in Hollywood, Calif. Before an intimate crowd, Alt-J performed a set featuring tracks from their debut album, An Awesome Wave, including "Something Good" and "Tessellate."
Prior to the performance, Alt-J participated in an exclusive interview with GRAMMY.com and discussed winning a Barclaycard Mercury Prize for An Awesome Wave, common themes in their music and touring, among other topics.
"The nomination list is so good that we didn't really expect to win [the Mercury Prize]," said guitarist/bassist Gwil Sainsbury.
"When we were recording the album, [Joe Newman's] dad came down … to see the studio and see what we were doing," added keyboardist Gus Unger-Hamilton. "And after he was there he went home to a bookmaker and was like, 'I want to put a bet on a band called Alt-J to win the Mercury Prize' and … they wouldn't take the bet because nobody had heard of us at all."
Named after the sign that forms after pressing "Alt" and "J" on a Mac computer, indie rock quartet Alt-J comprise Sainsbury, Unger-Hamilton, Thom Green (drums), and Joe Newman (guitar/vocals). Formed in 2008 under the moniker Films, Alt-J released their debut single "Bloodflood/Tessellate" in 2011 via music magazine's Loud And Quiet label. In 2012 the band released their debut album, An Awesome Wave, in the United States via Infectious Records. The album peaked at No. 25 on Billboard's Rock Albums chart and spawned the single "Fitzpleasure," which reached No. 27 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart. An Awesome Wave was named winner of the 2012 Barclaycard Mercury Prize, an award honoring the top British and Irish album of the year. Alt-J are currently touring internationally, with dates scheduled through August 2013.


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I took the opportunity this past weekend to head out and do some more testing of the pass hunter prototype. I knew of some gravel roads that circumnavigated Sugar Loaf mountain west of Gaithersburg MD, that would make a great testing ground.
By the way, we have a Polyvalent on special here-
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Designer Process: Silkscreening With Thomas Paul
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Today we're going to take a trip to India, and you don't need to fight over all of your vintage Louis Vuitton luggage with your siblings ala The Darjeerling Limited beforehand. Designer Thomas Paul is taking us through the steps of how his dynamic prints come to life through the ancient art of silkscreening. I have many Thomas Paul items around my house, including a version of this amazing octopus shower curtain, and as I type, my elbow is resting upon a Thomas Paul Zebra pillow. After seeing exactly what goes into creating his pieces, I am even more of a fan. I hope you enjoy this virtual field trip, and thanks to Thomas for taking us on it!
The final product: The Octopus Vineyard Shower Curtain. This shower curtain requires a four color process.
1) The design is printed on vellum.
2) The screens are shot, one screen per color, and then washed to reveal the design.
3) The screens are dried.
4) Swatches are chosen.
6) The fabric is laid out smooth for printing.
7) The screens are inked.
8) The screens are cleaned.
9) Ink is pulled through the design onto the fabric
10) The process is repeated along the length of the fabric, one screen per color.
Thanks so much to Thomas Paul for providing us with the art and process. If you'd like to see more of his designs, browse all Thomas Paul here.
Hi, I'm Becky. I live in Atlanta. Besides acting as the Editorial Director here on Hatch, you can find me talking design over at Houzz. Make me happy — leave a comment!


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Deloitte State and Local Tax Senior - Investment Management, West in Fresno, California
Are you a strategic and creative Multistate Tax Investment Management professional who likes solving complex state and local tax issues? Are you ready to make a greater impact on organizations by combining tax consulting solutions and innovative technology that align the tax function with business objectives?
We are looking for a sharp, analytical Multistate Tax Investment Management Senior Consultant who is ready to take on new challenges and join one of the largest Multistate Tax practices in the world.
What you ll do
As a Senior Consultant within the Multistate Tax Investment Management group, you will be a valuable member on engagements and provide state tax consulting and compliance services to a diverse client base in the investment management industry including private equity funds, hedge funds, management companies, and family offices to name a few. You will continue to grow your technical knowledge in state and local taxation by working on large, complex multistate tax projects, and have access to exceptional resources and continue to develop your supervisory and leadership skills. Responsibilities will include:
Performing a detailed technical review of partnership and corporate state and local tax returns and work papers with attention to multistate tax issues such as allocation, apportionment, modifications, nexus, unitary filings, and flow-through taxation.
Coordinating with an in-house tax preparation team within Deloitte and with the clients tax department.
Performing detailed review of estimated payment, withholding and composite tax calculations as well as investor packages including state K-1s and grids and related filings.
Researching and analyzing state tax legislation and assisting with the overall impact on the compliance and investor reporting process.
Assisting with various tax consulting projects including research and writing projects related to tax planning, restructuring, due diligence, nexus studies, audit defense, and accounting for income taxes.
Assisting with engagement workflow management and supervising tax consultants and interns on assigned engagements.
The Team
Deloitte s Multistate Tax Services Investment Management group is part of one of the largest State and Local Tax practice in the United States with more than 1,500 professionals worldwide. Our Multistate Tax professionals include former state tax auditors and administrators, industry personnel, tax practitioners, accounting specialists, and technology personnel with numerous years of multistate tax experience. Collectively, our team has significant experience with the requirements and nuances of jurisdictions in all 50 states. In addition to the investment management services discussed above, our overall practice s specific services include state income and franchise tax, indirect tax, business restructuring, credits and incentives, sales and use tax outsourcing, excise tax, property tax, state strategic tax review, and state tax controversy.
2 years experience in state income and franchise tax
Preparation and review experience of state and local pass-through and corporate tax returns
Experience with state tax planning, tax research, and tax analysis
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
CPA certification if qualified to sit for the CPA; if not qualified, licensed attorney, Enrolled Agent, or other appropriate certification(or in the process of obtaining)
Supervisory experience
Able to travel up to 25% (While 25% of travel is a requirement of the role, due to COVID-19, non-essential travel has been suspended until further notice.)
Experience in, or desire to learn about, financials services and investment management
Public Accounting experience
Excellent research and writing skills
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At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University, The Leadership Center.
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Seafog the 3rd wrote:Ummm. Ooookaaaay.
Now I want to read the rant (Wadda ya mean I can't see it!).
I'm bored at work, don't mind me.
Oh, 3rd episode of Tenchi is out now. Go watch.
Mirober wrote:are there any dates in particular that work well for you (or, conversely, any that are not so good)?
Definitely looking forward to this trip!
Seafog the 3rd wrote:What is grappa?
Seafog the 3rd wrote:I found out something wierd about coke and pepsi (and probably most other colas). Apparently in the States they are made with molasses and in Canada they are made with sugar.
Seafog the 3rd wrote:So, how goes, 'The Plan', Matt?
I also just ran my first D&D game session as a DM. And fun was had by all, so I'm psyched about that.
Sorry, no link to Tenchi yet. Mia culpa. I'm forgetful. But I do still have the files if you'd like me to get them to you somehow.
Seafog the 3rd wrote:My only problem is comming up with original adventures, fortunately there are lots of published ones I can utilize for now. And my world allows me to use them basically as is.
Dude, you go to large amounts of effort to provide me with this rather entertaining comic, the least I can do is transfer you some files. Besides, I love Tenchi Muyo, and would count it a pleasure to help a friend get access to it (especially when I'm pretty sure you're going to be (like me) buying it first chance you get). Now we just have to figure out how to get them to you. Any ideas?
Seafog the 3rd wrote:I am curious though, if you only have dialup, how would a link have helped you?
If it's still no good, I could mail you a cd or two.
Seafog the 3rd wrote:I ran my game in my own world that I'm developing. It borrows heavily from the Discworld, and the webcomic Acid Reflux, some from Ebberon, Nadia, Laputa, and Atlantis and even a little bit from Strange Daze and the 5th millenium books. It's basically everyting I thought was cool from many sources thrown together for me to play with.
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Le Creuset 3-Piece Serveware Set Giveaway
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As if one piece of Le Creuset wasn't enough, the winner of this giveaway will win this three-piece Serveware Set.
Consider it your early Mother's Day present if you're a mom. And surely a present anyone will appreciate.
The serving platter is large enough for a multitude of uses.
While the medium multi-bowl is useful for kitchen preparation or serving.
Complete the meal with a pitcher that keeps both warm and cold liquids at their proper temperatures.
Le Creuset Serveware brings unrivaled color and style to the table for breakfast, dinner and everything in-between.
- Dense stoneware blocks moisture absorption to prevent cracking, crazing and rippling
- Impermeable exterior enamel resists stains and scratches from metal utensils
- Nearly-nonstick glazed interior easily releases foods for quick cleanup
- Dishwasher-safe
The winner will be able to choose his/her colors.
I am head over heels with these three pieces and have been putting the mixing bowl to use for smaller tasks and recipes that can be whisked together. It's so sturdy and solid feeling in my hand when I'm holding it.
The platter and pitcher will make any mealtime or event that much prettier as they sit on your tabletop.
These 15 recipes can be mixed in the mutli-bowl – no mixer needed for any of them
Display the goodies on the serving platter:
Blueberry and Jam Buttermilk Coffee Cake with Buttery Vanilla Glaze
Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough Crumble Bars
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Carrot Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting
Nutella Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Glaze
The Ultimate Fudgy Caramel Brownies
Browned Butter Buttermilk Banana Bread with Strawberry Butter
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bars
Cinnamon and Spice Sweet Potato Bread
Coconut White Chocolate Chip Blondies
Cinnamon Oatmeal Date Bars with Chocolate Chunks (no-bake, vegan, gluten-free)
Banana Bread with Vanilla Browned Butter Glaze
Baked Cinnamon Bun Donuts with Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze
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New York, N.Y. - A total of 62 student-athletes have been named to the Skyline All-Sportsmanship Team for the 2013 Fall sports season, it was announced today.
The honorees are now eligible to receive the 2013-14 Male & Female Sporting Awards, which will be voted on by the conference's directors of athletics at the conclusion of the academic year.
"I commend these student-athletes for demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout their season," says Skyline Commissioner Linda Bruno.
"Sportsmanship is an integral component of the Skyline mission and it is my privilege to recognize these athletes for their genuine appreciation of the athletic experience."
Farmingdale State 2013 All-Sportsmanship Winners:
Women's Cross Country - Melissa Bonilla (Senior)
Men's Cross Country - Patrick DiMaria (Sophomore)
Men's Golf - Chris Brosi (Sophomore)
Women's Tennis - Alex Bentz (Junior)
Women's Soccer - Shannon Murphy (Sophomore)
Men's Soccer - Angelo Viteritti (Senior)
Women's Volleyball - Kenia Peralta (Sophomore)
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The show starts with a plane taking off, a group of guys walking in the street hyped up because they are going to Atlantic City. We have a pier with a ferris wheel, a water slide, and another amusement park ride.
As the kisses begin, Des says she wants a love that can light the darkness. There's lots of kissing going on, a beautiful sand castle on the beach, boardwalk games.
Des takes one of the bachelors to where hurricane Sandy ripped New Jersey apart, and he is teary, and feels it has created a bond between them.
The group date is a men's version of Miss America. This will be completely hilarious.
Once again there is an issue with Ben. Brydon feels it is his place to tell Des about why he's not liked. Cue, you're not getting a rose dude!
Des is so cute. She is so hopeful and believes her husband is among these guys.
WOW! The guys' pad is super sweet!
One on one goes to Brad. Cue in naked Texas Zak, who has to bad mouth anyone who gets a date that isn't him. The guys watch in complete jealousy from their balcony, how much more Jr. High can you be?! And then naked Zak, is whining about driving himself a little crazy. Then mind your own business, dork! It's not your date!
Des is having a great time on the rides, and playing games on the boardwalk. That's what a good date is all about, huh, having fun!
Brad and Des get to the beach and there is a beautiful, huge sandcastle for them.
At dinner it's a snooze fest. Brad is hardly speaking, and with all the guys griping about time with her, you'd think he'd talk . . . uh NO . . it's like pulling teeth to get him to say anything.
They walk up to the top of the lighthouse where they had dinner, and again Des is doing all the talking.
Des, wake up! If there is no conversation then he is probably not worth it! She does and she regretfully tells him that she can't give him the rose. BUH-BYE Brad!
As he leaves he goes on about opening himself up, coming here for his son, etc. Weepy, weepy, weepy. Seriously, if you opened yourself up, Des wouldn't have been pulling conversation out of you.
Date card arrives, and Brydon takes it upon himself to collect it and read it.
It's a group date, and the players are:
Brydon – military dude.
Zak K . . . not naked dude.
Drew . . . Jake's mini-me
Juan Pablo
Zak W . . . naked Texas dude.
Mikey. . . Mr. I'm the stud – UGH!
Ben . . . the hated dude!
Michael . . . the one who has diabetes.
James gets the next one on one. Not sure what I think about him.
On to the group date – Mr. America Pageant.
Cue the song . . . There She Goes by Manfred Mann and who has to get to her first, Mr. Complains a lot, AKA naked Texas Zak. I tell you if it were me he'd have lost his gonads by now. She hugs Brooks next, he always just stays in the background, but is visible when he needs to be. She tells the guys that they are at Boardwalk Hall, which is a historic building, and she's got something fun planned for them. We'll see what they think. LOL
Once they get inside Chris tells them that they will be competing in their own Mr. America pageant.
Michael is thrilled, he always dreamed of being Mr. America and now's his chance.
Miss America is there and she is telling them they will be judged on their interview, talent or lack there of. Chris says he knows they have no idea about pageants so there is help, of course from Miss America, and world famous pageant coach Christopher Dean. He tells the guys that they are going to go and explore what talent they have. On a table you can see a guitar, a baton, a ribbon for ribbon gymnastics.
Juan Pablo takes the baton while the other guys are looking and he tosses it great!
Naked Texas Zak takes the guitar and believes he will write the best serenade for Des.
Miss America begins talking to the guys about their interview questions; they are surprised at how hard they are. Clearly, if they have watched the Ms. America pageant it's been for the swimsuit competition.
Christopher Dean tells the guys there is one more category and it is the swimsuit, saying it wouldn't be a Ms. America pageant without it.
Funnily, the swimsuits are assigned. Jake's mini-me, Drew is hoping his name is not on a Speedo. I'm laughing!
Ben gets a Speedo, and says it is way too small.
The guys find out that this will be done in front of a live audience.
Interview questions:
Kasey – is asked are you a giver or a taker in a relationship? He says he is a giver, a romantic guy, and so he likes to give, and he thinks if both people give it works. Huge round of applause.
Naked Texas Zak – is asked if he would be water or fire, which would you be and why? I want to throw up at his answer. He says fire, he says this knowing that whoever you are with it is your responsibility to fuel her fire. Seriously dude, did you get that out of Relationships for Dummies, because I know you didn't come up with it.
Brooks – is asked by Des, if you were an animal in the wild what would you be and why? With no thinking he says a lion, king of the jungle.
Chris – is asked what relationship skills do you feel you need to improve on? I'd say communication, because he was fumbling all over the place.
Juan Pablo – is asked, explain your ideal woman? HELLO???? Daughter. You have a kid. Not exactly the way you let someone know you have a kid.
Mikey – is asked what is something that most women don't understand about men and why not? He says most women see men as their bodies, as meatheads . . . really dude! He goes on to say that women don't see their insides that they cry inside, that they like long walks on the beach. As he goes on with emotional prattle, the guys are cracking up backstage.
Kasey – Kasey tells some crazy story about nailing staples to his shoes and going outside as a kid to tap . . . then he tap dances. It was ridiculous.
Mikey – comes out and does a pelvic thrust, takes off his shirt, and does a handstand. He doesn't want to be looked at for only his "bod" yet that is what he just showed. He will now be known as Meathead.
Brooks – has a ukulele and sings a song, and smashes the ukulele . . . watch out Pete Townsand!
Drew, Jake's mini-me – reads Shakespeare.
Chris – twirls hula hoops in high heels on his arms.
Brydon - slides out and does a pelvic thrust dance move, it is not pretty. Brydon, stick to the Army!
Naked Texas Zak – plays the guitar, and sings a song. He may have some talent after all besides walking around with no clothes on.
Bring on the swimsuits:
Drew, Jake's mini-me is up first, he's in board shorts, and does an okay strut.
Mikey AKA Meathead is also wearing board shorts, and comes out like he's going to break into Magic Mike. Oh, puhlease don't!
Brooks – wearing board shorts, came out and had a great strut, and was funny!
Ben – in the Speedo, that he is not happy about hardly strutted.
I am rolling! The guys come out and string across the stage and they hold hands.
2nd Runner up is Brooks
1st Runner up is Naked Texas Zak.
The winner of the first Bachelorette Mr. America is Kasey. Really??? And he covers his face with his hands like he's going to cry. All the guys high five him, a king's crown is put on him and he's given roses. This is too stinkin' funny!!!!
Brooks was a better choice.
Naked Texas Zak is complaining. Please can he leave soon, he whines like a two year old!
At the pool party, Chris pulls Des aside and tells her he writes poetry, he wants her to see the serious side of her. Kinda strange to read poetry on a group date, and in the pool, but when you want to stand out as a candidate that's what you do. He's not one of my faves.
Des apparently was impressed, because she kissed him.
Inside the guys are quibbling about the rose. Here we go again, whining about Ben. Guys, concentrate on building a relationship not who else is. That is annoying!
While Ben doesn't seem to be popular, I have to agree with him, he's not there to be buddies with the guys; he is there to have a relationship with Des.
When Des and Ben go to the pool, the growling begins from the seating area. Ben couldn't do anything right by these dudes if he was saving her from falling off a building. They'd still hate him. He shows her a necklace with his son's thumb print.
Brooks can't handle it any more, so he says "I'm Out" and leaves and the guys follow.
Oh my goodness! James is preparing for his one on one. He talks about having the penthouse to himself, being able to relax, and he gets into a bubble bath eating chocolate covered strawberries. Really?!?!?!? Are we a manly man??? Me thinks not!
Back at the pool party, Naked Texas Zak sings the rest of the song he had sang in the talent show. And the rose goes to Naked Texas Zak. UGH!
James and Des leave for their date, and meet Jackie from the American Red Cross. Des says that instead of an extravagant date, this will be different; they will be touring the Jersey shore to see the damage from hurricane Sandy. As they fly over, Jackie describes how the waves were crushing the buildings and homes.
James is really struck by the devastation. A roller coaster is in the water, as James says, it use to be a sign of joy, there is a flag on the top that represents hope.
James goes on saying that this created a bond with Des.
Out of the helicopter and walking around Seaside Heights they can feel the devastation first hand. Des says it's like a ghost town.
They run into some locals, and they tell their story to James and Des. Manny and Jan's story is just heart wrenching. They entered the shelter on their anniversary.
Des and James talk about it and give them their date that ABC had arranged for them. Love this! This is exactly what my hubby and I would do. James says they could just eat fast food.
Seeing Manny and Jan, on the date was so sweet.
James and Des have pizza, beer and conversation, so much better than the date with Brad. The conversation just flowed.
Jan and Manny receive a gift, it is a wedding album restored that was ruined by water. Just precious!
Part of the date was dancing to Darius Rucker. It was sweet to see them dancing and enjoying themselves after all the devastation, it was also a sweet moment for James and Des because they were selfless and gave it away.
James gets the rose he deserved it how many of the guys would've given up the date.
Back at the penthouse, Brydon, is complaining about how his feelings are waning and he is not sure he will accept the rose if she offers it to him. I think I hear the Army calling your name dude!
She pulls Michael away. Michael tells her why he likes her with individual letters. Corny, cheesy, but cute, and he gets a kiss!
Chris and Des talk about their family, and being comfortable around each other. And a kiss.
Brydon gets his chance with Des, and he goes on about how this is hard for him, their first date was amazing . . blah, blah, blah.
In the sitting area the guys are psychoanalyzing Brydon and Des' conversation.
Juan Pablo, I didn't see that one after his bomb shell of having a daughter.
Drew, Jake's mini-me
Rut-Roh, Ben gets a rose
Des calls Brydon's name and he just stands there, and then he goes forward and accepts the rose.
He needs to go!
Meathead gets the rose AKA Mikey.
Zak K. does not get a rose and he is very sad.
Des tells the guys that they are going to a place with castles, beer, and the men wear lederhosen.
They toast to making new memories in new cities.
Watching the previews we see that James is not here for Des, but honing himself to be the next bachelor, and Ben is a fraud and needs to be exposed.
The Mr. America out takes are hilarious with the guys cat calling each other as they practice strutting!


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Greetings to all of my friends who work in the area of computerized decision support. This blog is a way for me to share stories from my encounters related to decision support, to comment on industry events, and to comment on other blogger's comments, especially those of my friends on the Business Intelligence Network. I'll try to state my opinions clearly and provide an old professor's perspective on how computers and information technology are changing the world. Decision making has always been my focus, and it will be in this blog as well. Your comments, feedback and questions are welcomed.
Daniel J. "Dan" Power is a Professor of Information Systems and Management at the College of Business Administration at the University of Northern Iowa and the editor of DSSResources.com, the Web-based knowledge repository about computerized systems that support decision making; the editor of PlanningSkills.com; and the editor of DSS News, a bi-weekly e-newsletter. Dr. Power's research interests include the design and development of decision support systems and how these systems impact individual and organizational decision behavior.
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One of Eli's Cheesecake's longest and most important partnerships is with the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. Located in the Mt. Greenwood neighborhood on the far south west side of Chicago on the last working farm in the City, CHSAS is a national model for its success in producing leaders in food science, animal sciences, life sciences and the over 200 careers related to agriculture.
Commencement Day is always a special occasion for Eli's President, Marc Schulman, who serves as a co-chair of the Business Advisory Board for the school.
For the 2010 commencement ceremony, CHSAS was honored to have Dr. Molly Jahn, the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and former Deputy Secretary for Research, Education and Economics at the US Department of Agriculture deliver the commencement address. Dr. Jahn has been a strong supporter of the mission of CHSAS and it was great to have her share an inspiring message with our graduates and their families. In the photo above, Dr. Jahn recognizes the "Top Ten" for their academic accomplishments. It is most fitting that CHSAS Valedictorian, Dantrell Cotton, will be entering Dr. Jahn's College at UW-Madison.
David Gilligan, former Principal of CHSAS and Senior Officer of the Chicago Public Schools, Principal William Hook, and Business Advisory Board Co-Chairs Rouhy Shalabi and Marc Schulman thank Dr. Jahn for her speech at the 2010 graduation.
Eli's Marc Schulman and Master Ag Teacher, Lucille Shaw, thank Dr. Jahn for her support of student scholarships and leadership opportunities for CHSAS students to pursue their educational dreams at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.


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Party Time!
More than 45,000 passionate Phillies fans armed with rally towels were standing, screaming, waving despite holding their breath, suffering from rapid heart beats and knots in their stomachs. Washington had the bases loaded with one out and trailing, 4-3, in the top of the ninth against Brad.
Could anything be more dramatic?
You could hear the outcome of the game by the explosive roar: "Ground ball up the middle, Rollins dives, flips the ball to Chase, throw to first…..DOUBLE PLAY!
Party time!
Players celebrated on the field, Charlie watched from the dugout, players went into the clubhouse for the bubbly explosion and then back to the field.
An emotionally drained Charlie remained his office, speaking with a hand full of reporters. When the crowd began to chant, "Charlie, Charlie, Charlie", he came out for a curtain call. Since he took over as manager, he's managed one meaningless game when we were eliminated in game #161 two years ago.
Final out was 6:40 p.m. Final player off the field was 8:01 p.m. Final celebrations throughout Phillieville? Who knows?
Power, starting pitching, air tight bullpen have been the keys to this club. Yesterday, defense stepped up big time. Rollins had three ESPN web gem highlight plays: a two-out, one-hop smash that almost took off his head (saved a run); a catch of a pop to shallow center on which he and Shane collided (saved a bigger inning) and his diving stop that turned the season-ending double-play.
That DP will go down in Phillies history as one of the most memorable moments, joining Dick Sisler's pennant-winning homer in 1950 and Tug McGraw's strikeout that ended the 1980 World Series.
Brad finished an undefeated season, 41 saves in 41 opportunities. He's human, and like all closers, will get tagged with a blown save. It happens but it didn't this season for the right-hander.
While the players celebrated with the fans at the park, each made a point: "We've got more work to do."
Today's Lineup
Taguchi, lf
Bruntlett, ss
Iguchi, 2b
Jenkins, rf
Coste, 1b
Cervenak, 3b
Golson, cf
Marson, c
Kendrick, p
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I think Brad Lidge is going to get a lot of MVP votes…he has been amazing all year! 41-0; Who would have guessed it? Wow! And hey, no rally towels at yesterdays game? The rookies deserve the towel treatment too! :o) Well, it was a fun game…great day for Lou Marson especially! On to the playoffs we go… :O)
Forgive me for posting this here, but I just heard the most ridulous thing I ever heard- that Mitch Williams will be throwing out the first pitch for tomorrow nights game. For the love of God Why?? How soon we forget that he lost a very very important game for us? Is no one else available? What is Steve Carlton doing these days?


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The Sacramento Bee's Capital Alert site is pointing out a trend that has been ignored in the debate over Gov. Jerry Brown's plans to eliminate redevelopment agencies.
That point is: the problem with redevelopment is not merely that such agencies gobble up a slice of property taxes that could (and, it says here, should) be going to schools. It's that the slice of that pie is growing. Fast.
The Bee cites a controller's report showing that the $5.7 billion in property taxes that redevelopment agencies took in 2008-09 is THREE TIMES the amount they took a decade earlier.
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Teams from 6 area high schools to compete in 2014 Physics Olympics
- Author: Thursday, February 20th, 2014
Seventeen teams from six area high schools will compete in the 2014 Western Kentucky Physics Olympics on Saturday (Feb. 22).
Teams from Allen County-Scottsville, Bowling Green, Franklin-Simpson, Greenwood, South Warren and Warren Central high schools will compete in the event sponsored by the Department of Physics & Astronomy. The competition consists of a pentathlon of challenging problem-solving activities that reward teamwork, creativity and communication.
This year's event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at WKU's Snell Hall, rooms 2113 and 3110.
Each member of the overall top scoring team will receive a $600 scholarship to attend WKU, while members of the overall second-place team will receive a $200 scholarship. Medals for the team members and a plaque for the school will be awarded to the top three teams in the overall competition. Certificates will be awarded to the top three teams in each event.
The 2014 Physics Olympics will begin with two activities that involve competitors arriving at the event ready to compete with devices they have designed, constructed and tested. The Roto Drop event requires each team to design and construct a helicopter type device to safely lower an egg when dropped from a fixed height. For Balloon Rockets each team constructs air-powered racing craft to self-propel along the track for the greatest distance. This year's "Calculation/ Communication Challenge" is titled Instrumental Navigation and will require each team to divide into pairs and cooperatively direct a flight to its desired destination. The "On-the-Spot Activity" and "Order-of-Magnitude Quiz" will remain a secret until the day of the event.
Contact: Richard Gelderman, (270) 745-6203.
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bellastencil necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 57 diseños de 22 diseñadores freelance.
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We are an online stencil company who offer hundreds of different stencil designs for the decorative painting and various other industries who require the use of stencils in their work. We offer stencils from all design periods as well as the opportunity to upload your own designs. The challenge is to have a logo that says what we do without boxing us into a particular design period. Do an online search for other stencil companies and you will see what we will NOT be—most other companies out there are kitschy and crafty. We are going for something fresh, elegant, modern, RETRO and accessible—younger but not youthful. We like bolder jewel toned colors that can be easily branded. The site is very clean (see: behance.net and apple.com).
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We just want an awesome logo - is that to much to ask? This business is not uptight, we want a simple, bold, elegant logo. Don't be afraid of color. Please do not use a "stencil" looking font, or any typefaces for that matter reminiscent of painting or craftiness etc. Please do not use our initials for the mark. We are looking for a tight logo that will catch the eye of designers and artists alike.
The stencil should reflect our artistic sensibilities and be a bit quirky while also being professional. We are going to have fun with this - for instance all orders will have a free prize in them that could be a random Japanese toy to a decoder ring. in other words - have fun with this. Think retro.
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OROVILLE — A Chico mother who was allegedly not present when a fire broke out at her house early Friday was arraigned this afternoon in Butte County Superior Court.
Rebecca Joanne Moralez, 38, is charged with two felony counts of child endangerment.
If convicted of all charges, Moralez could be sentenced to five years in prison.
The charges were brought after the fire at the York Drive house where Moralez"s two daughters, ages 8 and 9, had reportedly been left alone.
Chico fire officials have said the 8-year-old girl first noticed smoke from the fire that broke out at 2:19 a.m. Friday. She yelled for her mother and went to the garage to find her sister, who was sleeping in a vehicle outside the garage.
The girls went to the house of a neighbor, who reported the fire.
The girls were reportedly unaware they were home alone and told firefighters their mother was still inside.
Firefighters conducted two searches of the residence, but found no one present.
Further investigation has led officials to believe the fire was human-caused because the nature of the fire was incendiary. However, officials hadn"t concluded the act was arson, but still consider the nature of the fire to be suspicious.
Chico police arrested Moralez after an interview Saturday.
During Wednesday"s arraignment, Judge Steven Howell appointed attorney Robert Marshall to represent Moralez. Marshall accepted the appointment and sought a preliminary examination on April 10.
Marshall entered a not guilty plea on her behalf.
Marshall also asked Judge Steven Howell to consider releasing Moralez with a promise to return to court. He said the defendant had a stable life and could make her court appearances.
Marshall also noted the children had been removed from Moralez"s custody and argued her release wouldn"t put the girls at risk.
Deputy district attorney Brent Redelsperger asked the judge to set bail. He noted Moralez had a lengthy drug history and was allegedly under the influence when police interviewed her.
Howell read an evaluation prepared by the jail. The evaluation noted Moralez had steady employment at Valley Oak Children"s Services. Moralez had also been in recovery for eight years but had a history of using alcohol and methamphetamine.
Judge Howell denied releasing Moralez and set bail at $100,000. He said Marshall could seek Moralez"s release again on April 10.
If the jail released the defendant for any reason, Howell ordered that Moralez be available for searches and tests for drugs. He also ordered that Moralez not contact her daughters except where allowed by the family law court.
The defendant remains in custody at Butte County Jail.


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practical notes for making impractical things
The Boy and I just sat down to a new project, we're going build a quadcopter, because they're awesome. We thought: let's give ourselves a break, not bite off more than we can chew. Nothing so easy as out-of-the-box stuff, something a little DIY, but we'll steer clear of anything with soldering your own boards or trying to source our own pieces.
So we get a kit, choosing among RTF (Ready to FLY), BNF( Bind aNd Fly, essentially just pairing with a controller is needed) and ARF (Almost Ready to Fly). We choose an ARF setup that has all the pieces you need to get going. The kit says very clearly on the site that it doesn't have EVERYTHING, you need to buy a remote, and a couple other pieces of additional gear for things like First Person Video. Excellent, we get the essentials.
The Box shows up a couple weeks later and it's everything the website said, lots of shiny pieces and wires and . . . no instructions. Hmm, I guess it didn't SAY it had instructions, but I kind of assumed . . .
The interwebs, will of course help, right? Yes and no. As with many things, it's amazing how much help there is out there that assumes you already know what the hell you are doing. We quickly discovered we did not. For instance, yes, the ARF has a battery. Buuuuuut, no charger. "What?" says the interwebs, "you don't ALREADY have your own OEM Balance Charger for LiPo, 1s-6s Li-ion,1~15cell NiMH Akku 50W Balancer?" Ummm, no? The OEM Balance Charger for LiPo, 1s-6s Li-ion,1~15cell NiMH Akku 50W Balancer itself has no instructions . . . and also assumes that you already have a 12v DC output AC power adapter. At this point I'm realizing I might have entered into some kind of fractal DIY experience.
It continues . . . apparently the number of things I don't know about building remote controlled electronics would make your head spin. For instance, plugging the battery into the flight controller where the board is labeled "battery" with a matching coupling will not make the on-board display light up, rather it will make it smoke. I suspected that the board was defective from the get-go with a couple diagnostics I did . . . but the sizzling sure didn't help.
Why is this Karma? Folks who have opened up the perhaps minimally documented Dynamo Studio or Dynamo For Revit tools I'm responsible for will have already been giggling at my pain. It doesn't take too much torturing of the metaphor to see both tools and copter as shiny boxes of wires. It's all there, the potential for awesome just spread out before you. But where to start?
To be fair, Dynamo has a Primer, 10 hours of learning materials, and sample content, but it does leaves me wondering . . . what is Dynamo? RTF, BNF, ARF, or a store with all the parts you need? Feature based intuitive tool or programming IDE?
What should it be?
Rhino to Revit with Rhynamo and Dynamo
Passing Rhino data to Revit can be a challenge. I hear lots of stories from folks who have started a project in Rhino and need to migrate the design into a Revit for a more developed building description, and find a number of problems including, but not limited to: clunky giant SAT imports, cumbersome model rebuild, difficulty with late changes, etc. There is a four part series that the most excellent Joe Kendsersky wrote here a few years ago that has been pretty effective for engaging in that process. Today I want to show a more evolved way of passing information from the .3dm file format to .rvt using a great Dynamo package called Rhynamo, developed by Nate Miller and the folks at Case.
Files available here.
Random Numbers to Family Parameters
There are simple ways of looking at random numbers, and then there are awesome ways at looking at random numbers. We shall explore both (and write them to family parameters in Revit).
Download sample files here.
Get Mass Floor Data
Revit Massing studies + Dynamo = Love.
There is an interesting quirk in extracting data from Revit Mass Floors with Dynamo (probably any Revit API tool). Levels that are assigned to masses that don't hit the floor come up as blank data (not zero, not null), so there is a little cleaning up you need to do.
Datasets can be downloaded from here.
Happy Halloween VI
It's time to announce the winners for the 6th Annual Parametric Pumpkin Carving Contest. Usually, we have the Baddest, the Goodest, and the Mostest Parametric. There may be a need to make some adjustments this year . . . I think Andy Milburn broke the system. Imagine that instead of a Parametric Pumpkin Carving we were having a Biggest Pumpkin competition, and we had a nice little scale to weigh each pumpkin. Imagine someone showed up with a 5000 lbs pumpkin and dropped it on the scale . . . all the spring go shooting out in all directions as the device crumbles to dust.
But I'm getting ahead of myself.
The Baddest
by Neil86
"Bad" in this case is regarded as high praise for an uncanny scariness, a serious and terrifying aspect.
This year's winner for Baddest comes in with Neil86's punk rock classic. It ain't slick, it ain't pretty, but it sure looks mean and I wouldn't want it in my room after the lights went out. Like the Ramones or Dead Boys, this nasty little beast is the equivalent of 3 chord manifestos like Sonic Reducer. The 3d print pushes the medium into elegantly broken and drippy spasms that at once seem on the point of collapse, while expertly evoking pumpkin slime.
Well done Neil86. Please don't hurt me.
The Goodest
The pumpkin that gets to the wholesome essence of both Jack O' Lanterns and the design platform on which it was built. Free of workarounds and hacks, this winner is a model of both creativity and good citizenship.
Scott must have fried his poor hard drive, with this magnificent collection of 22752 Lego block Revit Families.
Wait . . . whut?
Ya, 4212 Big blocks and 18540 Actual size. In his own words:
"The concept was rather simple, create a Lego family that can be applied to Mass forms to give the effect that it is made out of Lego. From this simple concept began a very long journey of experimentation and refinement.
First things first, getting the Lego block modelled properly….. so the family now has some formulas that control the buttons on the top and the circular modelling underneath all controlled by the length of the block. I made the Lego size correspond with a typical concrete block module size (standard in Australia), 200mm wide 200mm high and 400mm long (with the length being flexible). An added little bonus is that if we want an actual real life Lego block size I put in a scale factor parameter that would scale everything down to an actual Lego block size, 16mm wide 9.6mm high and 24mm long. The last step was probably a bit of overkill but I wanted to push the family. (I thought I would even put the word Lego on the top of the buttons but that would be going too far......it was already going to take ages to populate the mass!!!)
The next step was the colours......this I found to be much more of a challenge....I have a randomiser add-in so I though great, use that.....but it only works in a project file and it will not work on the individual blocks in the Curtain panel....We also use BIMLink, I created some individual materials for the Lego colours and then I created a schedule, exported it out and using excel to randomise the materials imported it back in to my model.....same result, you can't individually control the materials of a curtain pattern family. I then had a look at creating a filter to change the colours of the Lego blocks based on their length, this worked great but I thought it was sort of the easy way out and it created bands of colours in my model, not really the random result I was after. So back to the drawing board....then I decided that I needed to look at using a different family type. So I hosted the Lego block into a 2 point adaptive family and then loaded it into the mass on the nodes of the divided surface. Then using the repeat tool, I created my logo blocks. Worked great (almost), unfortunately I had the same problem with randomising the colours as I did before. This is when I thought about a reactive component. So placing a control point in the adaptive family I created a sin wave formula and used family types to create the randomness. This was the answer and when it was loaded into the mass family with a control point I got my random blocks, plus you can change the randomness by moving the control point. Hooray!!!
Creating the pumpkin form was relatively easy in comparison, creating a profile from a couple of reference circles and hosted points (using the measurement type and specifying an angle), some splines for the segments, overall radius parameter controls it all. This then gets loaded into my pumpkin mass hosted to a few reference planes and then created the form and dragged the top reference plane down to create the shape. Same process for the little stalk at the top. Parametric Pumpkin Done!
The pumpkin was ready to be Lego'ed......
The surfaces were divided up and nodes activated, the U and V grids were adjusted to allow the blocks to stack nicely for the heights, and an ok length for the grids set. Then I started placing the Lego into the individual segments. Each segment took Revit about 15 minutes to repeat the component pattern, a bit of a side effect from having such a detailed Lego family. To add a little bit of a bonus I created the stalk of the pumpkin using my actual real life Lego blocks, 9.6mm high!!! In total there are a total of 22752 Lego blocks in the pumpkin (4212 Big blocks and 18540 Actual size), probably a good reason why it took hours to transform it into Lego. The mass family file size is now over 100Mb!!!"
We would offer the file for download . . . but it's 100mb!
Check out the rest of Scott's stuff on his blog: http://www.whilesyncing.blogspot.com.au/
Mostest Parametric
by Andy Milburn
The pumpkin that is shaped by rules and variables, that is definite yet infinitely flexible. It not only defines a particular look and feel, but conveys the possibility of endless variation.
It's difficult for me to talk about Andy's latest work. If you've seen the movie Groundhogs Day, think of the final speech made by Bill Murray, where he takes the occasion of a throw-away event (the announcement of Punxsutawney Phil's prediction of how many more days of Winter there will be), and uses it as the poetic vehicle to encapsulate the depth of experience of an immortal life. This is Andy's pumpkin.
If you have not seen Groundhogs Day, just know that Andy Milburn's work is moving and absurd and virtuoso and inspirational and goofy. For those that already know him, you have probably been following his activities on his blog Grevity, where he has been building and exploring desert ecosystems, human settlement patterns, trends in the evolution in world art, proportion, monumentality . . . and more.
Then a couple days ago I look in the mail and I see Andy's full submission . . . a thesis really. A 90+ page competition entry on "The Desert Pumpkin. The ongoing effort to improve the way that information is used in the construction industry. Digital tools to enable effective decision making". Beginning with precedent studies of the monumental architectural proposals of Ledou, and Boulee, Andy searches for connections between the intimacy of ancient domesticity that emerged out of the Fertile Crescent and the overwhelming vastness of the desert landscape. Along the way he finds a formal language to connect the small and tangible with the limitless.
So what does all this have to do with parametric design and BIM?
"BIM is habitually referred to as a technology, a documentation tool, a means for increasing productivity and revenue flow. What then of art ? Why do I insist on probing the intersection between BIM and the artist inside each of us ?In the late nineteenth century as the classic phase of the industrial revolution reached its peak, the world of fine art was thrown into turmoil. Photography had undermined many of the artist's traditional areas of expertise and authority. The impressionists looked beyond photo-realism to explore fleeting effects of light and mood. Some sought to capture emotions directly, others to simplify and abstract in search of pure form.
Cubism was a short-live movement based on the concept of capturing multiple viewpoints in a single image. We do not experience the world from a static position.
Our memories are not discreet entities, but blurred and subtle composites.
Art is many things: a search for truth; an exploration of beauty, horror, simplicity, ennui; an expression of status; a challenge to authority.
Architecture is more than just a business. Our lives are more than a series of workflows. We crave meaning and purpose. Enter the artist within our soul.
It is not yet clear what "BIM art" would be. Photography was not considered art when first developed. It took time to learn how this new medium could be used to explore meaning, to balance form and content as all art forms must. As an engraver I could be a technician, just doing my job, efficient but sterile. Or I could seek to combine skill and meaning into a seamless whole. I could use my mastery of technique to express ideas, try to capture the essence of engraving and convey emotions. An artist like Escher was able to weld form and content in the most magnificent manner.
The inscription on a Ledoux drawing reads "Le Doux, Architecte du Roi" and "Grave par Van Maelle" Here we have a partnership between Architect and Engraver. The combination of technique and vision may not be as seamless as an Escher, but it is evocative none the less. In some ways the mechanical methods of the professional print-maker are better suited to the utopian messages purveyed by Boullee and Ledoux."
We at Buildz can only stand back and gape at what Andy has given us. Please please please download his competition entry and read it. And don't forget to visit his blog at http://grevity.blogspot.com/
Thanks to everyone who submitted entries. As always, we at Buildz are humbled by the efforts of our readers. All our finalists will receive a choice piece of Buildz schwag, and our heartfelt thanks for participating.
Time is running out!
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Pumpkin deadline is looming, Oct 28 is nigh!
We've had a pretty good track record over the 1/2 decade of pumpkins . . . the form never fails to yield up new variations on the theme.
Getting a little nostagic and looking back at Year One, with finalists using Revit, Rhino/Grasshopper, and Inventor, submitted by the Greats: David Light, William Lopez Campo, and Rob Cohee.
Interesting that, while at the time only Rob was working for Autodesk, now William and David are too . . .
Check out the whole catalog, look for MEP, video games, early Dynamo prototypes, and other inventive oddities.
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Oh boy that was fast k.thekuwaiti ! Welcome to the forum !! and thank you so much !! Now would you mind if we asked you a few questions ?
2. Man/Women team (the woman had a prostethic leg)
5. Another Man/Woman team (woman wearing blue .. in the towers shot)
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Hey you never know , good for speculation maybe , maybe not . And yes I know there is an Asian version of TAR but New Zealand was mentioned here ."Amazing Race 10 Sighting " To those who are interested:A friend of mine saw a team from what I guess is Season 10 on an Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown to Auckland, yesterday, June 2nd. The team spotted was 'an Asian couple, who looked very tired'. They were apparently en route to Singapore.If I hear any more information I will post it. from RTVW
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drsmartassphdChannel Surfer Today @ 9:18 am I hope I don't get in trouble for posting this, but these people in Mongolia acted as Ferns for a team from Alabama:MongoliaUsername and password are both "mongolia".Please don't tell them I sent you!!!!
Amazing RaceBy CharlieWednesday, May 31 was cold and rainy in UB. Rachel and I went to the gym in the late morning and then enjoyed lunch at our favorite ex-pat watering hole.As the lattes arrived, we saw a horde of alpha-humans charging through the courtyard of the monastery/museum across the street. Each team of two was followed by a cameraman and sound guy. The teams ran up to a temple, grabbed an envelope, tore it open, ran to a waiting jeep, loaded up and drove away.People in the restaurant watched, not having any idea what was happening. They are making a movie, said the wonderful Ethiopian proprietor. We watched this happen at least ten times before I walked outside and tried to figure out what the hell was going on.I walked up to a grizzled Australian who appeared to be in charge. What are we watching here? I asked. Its a TV show.Which TV show? I asked.Its in development. It doesnt have a name.Whatever. I went back in the restaurant and we kept watching the drama unfold.Half an hour after it all began, Rachel and I finished our food, paid the bill and walked out of the restaurant. About 10 of 20 jeeps were still parked in front of the restaurant. Americans in travel gear with their camera crews in toe were running all over the place. Mongolians stood by the side of the road, trying to make sense of the spectacle.Two young African-American women frantically interrogated the Mongolian bystanders. Do you speak English? Do you speak English? The Mongolians looked on, totally nonplused.Then they saw us. Do you speak English? Yes, I said.We need to get to Terelj. Where is it?I pointed east and started giving directions. Come out of here and turn right. Then turn left at the intersection and right at the light. Follow the road for a while until you get to a circle
They looked confused.Can you show us?Well, ****. Of course!So we all piled in the Russian jeep and hit the road. I offered to drive, since I have a Mongolian drivers license. But Lynn said that she had to drive. The camera guy rode shotgun. Karlyn road in the back seat, on the left. I was in the middle. The sound guy was to my right.And off we went.At that moment, I figured that these two women from Alabama were contestants on some two-bit reality show being filmed for Discovery Travel or some other lame cable channel. I asked Lynn and Karlyn and they didnt seem to know. In fact, they probably knew very well that they are contestants on the Amazing Race. But the rules of the game forbid them or the crews from mentioning the name of the show while it is being filmed. I learned this later from a friend who is familiar with how the Amazing Race is shot.But Karlyn and Lynn didnt have a whole lot of time to talk about this, since we were all trying to navigate UB traffic without getting killed. We did come very close to being creamed by a bus.We headed east on Peace Avenue.So, I said, Where are we going?Karlyn busted out the instructions, which said that they should get in their jeep and drive to Terelj while obeying the traffic laws.Wheres your map? I asked.We didnt get one because we found you first.The instructions continued, saying that they should park their jeep in the village of Terelj, where they would meet some horses and a nomad who would help them with the horses. And that was it. No more instructions.When you see the nomad, I said, you should greet him with Sain baina uu?They repeated this a few times and I wrote it down for them.I explained about the ger areas that we passed on the outskirts of UB. Lynn and Karlyn explained that they had arrived in UB that morning on a train from the Chinese border. They had apparently driven from Beijing to the China-Mongolia border.I didnt expect this place to be so developed, said Karlyn, as she looked at the rundown Soviet apartment buildings. Just wait, I said.Seeing this makes me feel blessed to come from Alabama.Amen.As we got out of town, the traffic thinned and there were no more big turns. I told them to keep driving until they passed the antenna farm on the right and to look for the fork in the road about 10 or 15 minutes after that. Turn left at the fork.Having mastered the jeep, Lynn became more talkative. You are a gift sent from God, she said.Karlyn continued: A gift sent from Heaven. Amen.Lynn pulled the jeep over to the side of the road. Karlyn wrestled with her door, but could not get it to open. The cameraman had already climbed out to shoot my departure, so I wrestled my way into the front seat to exit through the front passenger door.The jeep sped towards Terelj and I hired a taxi into town where I picked up some shipping boxes from DHL.Please, God. Please let Lynn and Karlyn win the Race. Amen.
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Last week we saw a new character– some would say an old character– come in and save the day. It looked like Bran was going to die and that there was no way out, but all of a sudden some BMF swooped in to save the day. Awesome right?
But who is this masked man?
Yes, yes, yes. He showed himself to be Benjen Stark and explained that he was saved by the Children of the Forest. That's all well and good, but even though we've mostly moved past the written books this dude was in the books.
Benjen/Coldhands is more than just Benjen Stark returned to help out his nephews. I could go on and on about how I don't think that Benjen is really THE Coldhands and that the show has just thrown Benjen in as Coldhands bc they didn't want to add a new character in the mix, but I'll not say anything about that.
In the books Coldhands is a very mysterious character. He shows up in the nick of time to save Sam and Gilly, riding an elk, calling Sam "Brother" (aka he was probably a brother of the Night's Watch at some point), and then has Sam get Bran, Meera, Jojen and Hodor (sob) safely through the Night's Fort to the other side of the wall. He navigated them through the North Beyond the Wall to the Three Eyed Crow and managed to do so without killing Jojen.
Throughout the journey North though they realize that Coldhands is dead yet he doesn't have the blue eyes of the wights, can talk and obviously is very intelligent. So now that Coldhands/Benjen/YetAnotherStarkThatWeThoughtWasDead is back what does that mean for the Bran/Jon/Sansa?
Will he help turn the tide against Ramsey Snow? Where is Bran going now that he's left the Three Eyed
Crow Raven? Why the #@#$ did they have to kill off Summer?
A few good thoughts to leave you with:
The Umber's have given up Rickon to Ramsey, but in the books they are hinted at as being double agents that don't like or trust The Bastard. So I have my finger's crossed that that wolf's head wasn't really Shaggydog (maybe a died Grey Wind?) and that the Umber's are playing their own–right now unknown–angle that will be BA.
My other theory that is helping me sleep at night is that Arya will see the Waif coming after her through an animal's eyes (please be a cat) and wake up just in time to stab her with Needle.
The reappearance of the Frey's gives me hope that they are about to get what's coming to them. Perhaps some Frey Pie?
And finally Sansa is an idiot. (Oh that wasn't a good thought?)


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Yeah, Denver's way off my radar as well. To be honest, I doubt I'd even trek down to Portland...I did it for his dad and brother (with SLEEPING BEAUTIES) and even that was a bit of a stretch of interest and initiative, compounded by the subsequent unfavorable, Did-Not-Finish reaction to the book. Lesson learned: Seattle or nothing for me, I'm afaid.
Btw, this kind of ties in the discussion on the Production Updates thread, but I sure had hoped that CD would have released their limited of EARTHQUAKE WEATHER before Hill's new book hit the stands...getting lapped by the new release is another reminder that drives home the disappointing delay of EQ.
I'm pretty stoked for this! Denver is definitely doable for me! I'd hate to purchase tickets and find out he'll be stopping in Wichita.
I went ahead and pulled the trigger for the Denver event. Thanks again, Martin for the refund info.
It's too bad my guest room is buried in boxes of books and has so sleeping apparatus, otherwise I'd offer to let you crash here since I am close to the book store. At the very least a good beer from somewhere afterwards is a must!
Tickets purchased! I "convinced" my wife to come along too, even though she was slightly scared the first and only time we saw JH on the NOS4A2 tour (Seattle . . .) Plus it's the day after our first anniversary, so I'm thinking first anniversary present complete! I mean, the traditional gift is paper, right?
It's funny that you mention the inscription - a buddy of mine (that I met through TDT of all places - lived across the Narrows from me) is going to get Katie's book since Katie doesn't have an interest in keeping it. I already told him that I hope he's okay with his signed Full Throttle being inscribed "Katie - happy first anniversary! Joe Hill!" He "says" he's good with it, but we'll see . . .


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