

Call this one your Fit-n-Flare dress. You got just the right combination of both.
Love the border print. You always pick the best fabrics.
I love a border print, and this pattern works really well for one.
There's nothing wrong with making it again! You're a TNT girl and I know a chic, almost instant sew dress will be your best friend. This is one great use of a border print, too.
i love that dress!!! Looks great on you.
Great dress! No, don't push it aside. I think it looks fabulous!
I love, love your unrestrained dress production. Makes me feel authorized to just sew as much as I want. Your blog always gives me a lift.
I like your border prints. And I love having a few good TNT dresses in the repertoire.
Life cycle methodology, timber. Calculates embodied energy, fossil-derived carbon dioxide (CO2), biogenic CO2 and CO2e emissions based on the quantity of timber used. Scenarios include plywood, particleboard, laminated and sawn timbers. Mixed geographical scopes.
This methodology represents embodied energy, fossil-derived carbon dioxide (CO2), biogenic CO2 and CO2e emissions associated with the use of timber. The data and calculation methodology is sourced from the Inventory of Carbon & Energy (ICE), version 2.0 life cycle dataset, produced in conjunction with the University of Bath.
The methodology is based on factors which describe the quantities of energy and fossil-derived CO2 which are 'embodied' within unit quantities of timber. By multiplying a quantity of timber by these factors, an estimate of the embodied energy and emissions associated with that quantity can be calculated.
In addition, this methodology provides factors for the biogenic CO2 emissions which are associated with quantities of timber. These emissions represent CO2 which is derived from the combustion of recently produced organic material (e.g. biogas and biofuels, timber off-cuts). These emissions are differentiated from fossil-associated CO2 emissions (e.g. from coal, natural gas, oil) because they represent the return of CO2 to the atmosphere which was only recently removed through biological processes (i.e. photosynthesis). In most cases, these emissions are not considered to represent a net addition of CO2 into the atmosphere and therefore not regarded as a contributor to atmospheric warming.
This methodology permits users to choose whether biogenic CO2 emissions are neutral or otherwise.
Embodied energy and emissions are directly proportionate to the mass of timber used, which therefore must be available in order to calculate.
Embodied energy and emissions are calculated by multiplying the specified quantity of timber used by the available factors. Four values are returned representing the embodied energy, as well as fossil CO2, biogenic CO2 and CO2e emissions attributable to the specified quantity of timber.
Note: CO2e quantities incorporate fossil-CO2 as well as the effects of other greenhouse gases, but do not include biogenic CO2 emissions.
Several other methodologies sourced from the ICE database are also available. The bulk of the ICE database represents several hundred distinct materials, embodied emissions and energy of which can be calculated on the basis of mass or area.

Real-time testing offers most reliable results
When it comes to creating marketing plans for launching new products and services, many business owners make important decisions based mainly on gut feel. They aren't sure which tactics to use, so they pick something or go with a friend's or colleague's recommendation and plow ahead.
But one strategy stands out for its ability to guide your decisions based on actual results in the marketplace. It's called A/B testing – or "test-and-learn." The basic concept is fairly simple: Test something several different ways in the real world and see what works best. Then go with that. What could be more basic?
Yet businesses both big and small trip on this every day. For example, they spend time and money surveying customer preferences and base decisions on what they say. But stated preferences can't hold a candle to actual behavior when it comes to identifying what works – and what doesn't – in the real world.
The e-commerce world has long used A/B testing to try out different online tactics. But the concept is so straightforward and effective that it can apply to almost any circumstance where a choice must be made. And for small businesses, the test-and-learn approach makes perfect sense.
It is what it sounds like?
A/B testing is exactly what it sounds like. You test approach A and approach B (and maybe a C and D as well) and see which performs best. The key is that you do it in the real word with real customers and real-time results. And you keep doing it with different customer segments until you have the answers you need.
In buzzword terms, this is a "data-driven" approach. The "data" is the results of the battle between different approaches. You need to do it for different customer segments because while Option A might win generally, some segments might favor Options B, C or, packaging has a big influence on purchasing, even when it shouldn't really matter. Music influences what people buy and how long they spend in a shop, restaurant or pub. Lighting influences how people notice products and buy them. Other factors include smells, excitement, the number of choices (fewer can be better) and how prices are displayed.
While these things, and many others, influence what we buy, consumers usually don't have the faintest idea their thought process has been altered.
Offer choices, measure results
It's not that you should ignore what your customers say. But pay far more attention to what they do by offering different choices and measuring and observing (firsthand.
No matter what business you're in, it's vital to continuously test, learn and adapt. Asking people what they think is no substitute for experimenting in real time. You don't have to fully understand why Option A performs better. If it does, go with it.
Reach Daniel Kehrer at bizbest.com. Follow him at twitter.com/140Main.Q: Fastest way to find closest double/float in a sequential array Suppose we have an array of values like so:
[0] = 1.2
[1] = 2.4
[2] = 2.7
[3] = 3.3
etc.

And we want to find the closest match, such that a f(2.5) = 1. In other words, a search for "2.5" will yield the index which equals 2.4 since that is the closest match
For small arrays- it's not a big deal, just loop from the first index and compare to difference of next vs. previous. But for large arrays this is a waste- since it would be much better to start from the end if the target value appears near there.

A: It´s sorted? If it´s sorted you can use Binary Search in order to find it! 
The performance in huge arrays will be great! O(logN)
Some info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_search_algorithm
As our parents or relatives age, it can be difficult for children to enter their new role of caregiver. It’s a natural shift but one that can sometimes be uncomfortable. One of the key roles any person can play in an aging adult’s life is to encourage them to continue living their life to its fullest. Here are a few things to keep in mind when helping an aging parent approach their later years in life.
Many adults as they age find themselves faced with a lack of purpose. After spending years working in careers, building households and raising families, oftentimes elderly adults are at a loss of what to spend their time doing.
Many seniors, without discovering a new sense of purpose, can feel that their prime years are behind them. In actuality, the later years of life are full of opportunity to explore interests they were never able to pursue before. It can be a great time to discover a new hobby and passion.
It can be a time to hone a skill that wasn’t given much time before like watercolor or pottery. Maybe there’s time to see what all the fuss about yoga is. Or using more free time to volunteer with a charity they never had the bandwidth to devote themselves to.
As we age it can be difficult to not turn all focus to the things that aging does not allow us to do anymore. Instead of focusing on physical or mental limitations that naturally come with the aging process, help them to focus on the things they can do.
Perhaps they suffer from some physical limitations but are then mentally sharp as ever? Or if they have trouble completing their weekly crossword, help them focus on their ability to continue to go on walks with their family and friends. There is always a positive and it can be the job of loved ones and caregivers to help them find it.
One of the most difficult parts of aging is that it’s perceived as a negative. Aging is a natural process and it happens to everyone. Help them alter their perspective about what getting older means. For example, if they used to be an athlete, chances are they can no longer compete in marathons. But that doesn’t mean they can’t get their heart rate up and enjoy that rush that comes from being active. If your parent or loved one enjoyed taking care of children, but no longer has children or grandchildren to dote on, perhaps it’s time to volunteer in a children’s reading program. It’s all about shifting perspective. Getting older can open up new opportunities. And it can be a great opportunity to look back