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The parametric and traditional CAD approaches are fundamental for pattern construction. This paper empirically analyses their geometric data entry, construction space, methods, workflow, and outputs, highlighting differences between the two. The results show that the traditional approach offers faster data entry but lacks editability, while the parametric approach prioritizes data modification efficiency despite requiring more time for initial entry. The traditional approach allows quicker construction but becomes time-consuming for significant pattern changes, whereas the parametric approach, although slower to construct, offers editable blocks for efficient modification. The parametric approach captures both geometric shapes and block logic, in contrast to the traditional approach's focus solely on geometric shapes. The parametric approach supports the creation of custom garments, reducing waste and promoting sustainability, while the traditional approach leads to static blocks necessitating recreation for each new wearer. Accordingly, educational institutions should spearhead the transition to the parametric approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article describes the ways that will help school directors in promoting their band program. An example is the Roanoke-Benson High School Band in Illinois which, fourteen years ago, had just twenty-four members. The low enrollment was understandable considering that the high school had 195 students. However, through an assertive effort to promote the entire district band program to both students and community members, the Roanoke--Benson band program has seen substantial growth. The author enumerates 10 time-tested, effective tips that may help school directors increase the size of their ensemble.

Experimental studies of the site selectivity of the regulatory protein Vmw65 reveal that a regulatory cis-acting element flanking the core octamer site and controlling the site selectivity by Vmw65 changes the conformation of the Oct-1 POU domain-DNA complex, thus accounting for the selectivity in response to Vmw65. Single substitution in the flanking signal disrupts the POU complex and blocks Vmw65 interactions but does not affect POU binding, and a substitution in the homeodomain inhibits the domain recognition. The recognition patterns thus indicate that Vmw65 recognizes a POU domain with a specific conformation incorporated by the GARAT region.

The judges of the 39th Annual TV Competition present a narrative of their experiences during the selection of the 1992 Television News Photographer and Station of the Year. Criteria for the selection of winning entries are discussed, such as methods of presenting a story.Assesment of the quality of the stories reviewed and personal accounts of the actual selection process are presented