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The primary goal of forensic DNA databasing laboratories is the timely development of accurate, reproducible DNA profiles from convicted offender and/or arrestee samples for entry into the National DNA Index System (NDIS). Managers are constantly searching for methods to improve efficiency and decrease cost, and those managers that oversee forensic laboratories are no exception. The processing of standardized DNA samples from convicted offenders or arrestees, hereinafter referred to as database samples, often is responsive to workflow improvements. With the ever-increasing demand for forensic DNA testing, efforts must be made to reduce time and cost. Furthermore, the benefits of improving the DNA database operational process are numerous. Without the timely population of NDIS, investigators may experience an unnecessary delay in receiving probative information related to the crime being investigated, which may delay apprehension of a suspect. Improving the DNA process for database samples will allow personnel to prepare for the seemingly interminable legislative and policy changes such as continual expansion of the collectable population and legal challenges to the retention of database samples. If the DNA database process is improved, resource reallocation also may be appropriate to dedicate additional personnel to the processing of DNA casework, which is, by its very nature, more time-consuming on a per case basis.
Although strategic process improvements often can be implemented to streamline laboratory operations, a technological change is eventually necessary to take process improvements to the next level. Promega Corporation has developed the PowerPlex® 18D System, which will allow significant operational improvements to DNA database sample processing. The development and future implementation of the PowerPlex® 18D System will provide the technological change necessary for laboratories to make large efficiency advancements. In short, the PowerPlex® 18D System allows amplification directly from buccal or blood punches from a Whatman FTA® card in less than 90 minutes (1). Additionally, to improve discriminatory power, two additional STR loci have been added to the original PowerPlex® 16 System loci—D2S1338 and D19S433.
"The new, improved amplification chemistry allows direct amplification of blood or buccal FTA® punches and reduces amplification time to less than 90 minutes."
"The new, improved amplification chemistry allows direct amplification of blood or buccal FTA® punches and reduces amplification time to less than 90 minutes."
Legislative changes can increase the number of database samples received by a laboratory, with little time allotted to ramp up operations. In addition, legislative changes may affect laboratory operations in manners unexpected by legislators, lab managers or even database scientists. For example, the effect of inclusion of arrestee database samples cannot be projected by merely estimating the additional number of samples that would be submitted to the laboratory. The most time-consuming effect of adding arrestees to collection legislation is often the increased time needed at sample reception: that is, determining if the sample was appropriately submitted and under what circumstances (convicted offender versus arrestee).
Resource allocation continues to plague forensic laboratories across the nation, and DNA databasing sections are no exception. Pairing shrinking budgets with increasing database sample numbers creates a situation in which continual process improvements are essential. The sample collection type can assist with process improvements, as well as implementation of standardized collection substrates, such as Whatman FTA® cards. Automation has been introduced and successfully implemented into many DNA database labs, but for some labs increased sample numbers still outweigh these improvements. Ultimately, finding the proper balance to produce high-quality data in a rapid but cost-effective manner is the goal for all DNA databasing labs.
Operational Changes to the Current Procedure
The DNA processing procedure employed by the Michigan State Police for database samples currently consists of the following steps:
With implementation of the PowerPlex® 18D System, the purification step can be eliminated completely (Figure 1). The new, improved amplification chemistry allows introduction of blood or buccal punches directly into the amplification master mix, and the amplification step is reduced to less than 90 minutes for a 27-cycle amplification. When processing large numbers of standardized samples in a production-line manner, as is done in many DNA databasing laboratories, the time reductions experienced will have a significant impact on sample-processing efficiency. This processing time reduction also changes the timeline for a "rush" sample, as one sample can be processed, reviewed and uploaded into CODIS in approximately 2 hours. The operational changes made possible by the PowerPlex® 18D System are so substantial that resource allocation and sample prioritization must be re-evaluated.
Most notably is the removal of both the DNA Purification and Amplification Master Mix steps, which could allow processing to uploading of a sample to be complete in approximately 2 hours. For the improved procedure, the sample cutting is added directly to the Amplification Master Mix. Manufacturer's recommended analysis run time for the CC5 ILS 500 allows a time reduction in the Setup and Detection step.
Feasibility Studies
The potential for process improvements must be weighed appropriately with the quality of the amplification chemistry being considered. An improvement to the process can be quickly dismissed if it is accompanied by a decrease in data quality. Basic verification testing has been performed on the prototype PowerPlex® 18D System with very promising results. The system was used to successfully generate DNA profiles from both buccal and blood punches of convicted offender samples collected by law enforcement agencies. Additional tests, some of which are summarized below, were performed to challenge the system to perform under conditions conducive to increased efficiency.
Thermal cycler parameters for the prototype PowerPlex® 18D System were based on Promega Corporation's recommendations, with the number of cycles ranging from 25 to 28. A freshly prepared buccal sample on a Whatman FTA® card was used to determine the optimal cycle number. At 25 and 26 cycles, the signal strength was lower than desired. At 28 cycles, many peaks were at the saturation point and were difficult to size properly. As a result, 27 cycles was selected for the remaining experiments because it gave the best overall performance with no samples rejected due to low signal strength or uninterpretable saturated peaks.
A master mix of amplification reagents was tested for stability at both room temperature and standard refrigeration. The master mix was stored, protected from light, in both conditions and tested at several time intervals. After 3 days of storage, the mix stored at room temperature showed a noticeable loss of performance, while the mix stored at 2–8°C did not show any loss of performance after 6 days. The CC5 ILS 500 size standard also was tested for robustness. A detection master mix was created with Hi-Di™ formamide and stored under the same conditions as the amplification reagents. After 8 days of storage, there was no discernable loss of performance for either storage condition. The results of these studies indicate that great potential exists to premake mixes of both amplification reagents and size standard/formamide. The successful short-term storage of these premixes offers an area for efficiency improvement whereby the mixes can be made in large quantities in a predetermined time frame. This would reduce daily preparation time and could improve quality by reducing the potential for human error during the daily mixing of reagents.
To test the prototype PowerPlex® 18D System with blood punches, several whole blood samples were spotted on Whatman FTA® cards, then amplified. Although a usable profile was obtained without any modification to the manufacturer's protocol, minus A artifacts were observed. These artifacts were eliminated with an increase in the final extension time, from 10 minutes to 20 minutes. The minus A artifact was not observed in the buccal samples; however, the additional 10-minute extension may need to be considered for blood samples. The PowerPlex® 18D System offers such a substantial time reduction for amplification that increasing the final extension time to improve data quality for blood samples should be considered based on the results at each individual laboratory.
The final study conducted was a side-by-side comparison between the prototype PowerPlex® 18D System and the PowerPlex® 16 System. Although the failure rates were congruent, reconsideration of appropriate cycle numbers and/or increased injection times may generate acceptable profiles for many of the failed samples from the PowerPlex® 18D System. Additionally, expansion of the PowerPlex® 18D System allelic ladder will require fewer off-ladder allele confirmation runs, greatly reducing the number of standard reruns. Therefore, the expectation to reduce the rerun rate with the PowerPlex® 18D System is reasonable and should be pursued further during internal validation studies.
Final product development is complete, and the PowerPlex® 18D System was recently released for commercial use. Timely completion of the developmental validation is absolutely necessary to thoroughly evaluate the system and determine the feasibility of its use to develop DNA profiles intended for entry into NDIS. Ultimately, the developmental validation must demonstrate a reliable and robust system that meets NDIS approval prior to its use in DNA databasing laboratories.
When considering the practicality of the PowerPlex® 18D System for your laboratory, the real challenge is the re-evaluation and redesign of laboratory operations to most effectively utilize existing resources. Several of the critical self-evaluation questions that should be asked and considered include the following:
With the proper evaluation and implementation of this technical improvement, a manager in a DNA databasing laboratory may have a new tool in the toolbox to tackle the challenging request to "do more with less".
The PowerPlex® 18D System provides a technological advancement that may propel DNA database laboratories into an improved operational state that would have been unachievable with currently available amplification chemistries. The most notable improvements gained from the PowerPlex® 18D System include the ability to amplify database samples without performing any purification steps and a decreased amplification time of less than 90 minutes. The prototype PowerPlex® 18D System generated DNA profiles with minimal artifacts and exhibited good overall allelic and locus balance. The system was robust enough to allow reagents to be mixed and stored ready for use straight from the refrigerator. With all of these combined benefits, significant operational improvements could be realized by utilizing the PowerPlex® 18D System in a DNA databasing laboratory.
The Michigan State Police appreciates the invitation from Promega Corporation to evaluate the PowerPlex® 18D System. Their continuous technical support during this project was absolutely essential for its success.
Many thanks to Donald Yet, CODIS Unit Supervisor, for his assistance with the laboratory testing and evaluation of the PowerPlex® 18D System data.
Every member of the CODIS Unit, whether they realize it or not, contributed to the successful feasibility testing, and I am thankful to them all.
Scientific Style and Format, 7th edition, 2006
French, J.
Implementation of the PowerPlex® 18D System in a Databasing Laboratory: Transforming Operations to Improve Efficiency.
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French, J.
Implementation of the PowerPlex® 18D System in a Databasing Laboratory: Transforming Operations to Improve Efficiency.
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The team of Brooke L. Howells and James D. Watson, along with producer Ann Marie Watson, are prepping an explosive rock opera to be staged for a four-weekend run at Port Tobacco Players Theater.
The pressure is on considering that "The Who's Tommy" is director and choreographer Howells' favorite musical of all time.
"I never in a million years thought I'd be directing the show," said Howells, a Charles County native who started at the theater in 1998.
She saw the musical at the Kennedy Center when she was 15. When the opportunity to stage it at PTP came about, the bells and whistles of pinball machines were too hard to ignore.
Howells and Watson have long been a team, working together on shows like "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "Into the Woods" and "The Producers," and have developed a way of working that has proven effective.
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Along with Watson's wife, Ann Marie, who usually serves as the producer on the shows they do together, the main triad — producer, director and music director — are quite comfortable with one another, Watson said.
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"We want to put our own stamp on it," Watson said. "We want it to be our show and not mimicking" other productions.
Because the musical is sung through with very little dialogue, Howells and Watson decided to mic the whole cast — 26 people. It's the first time they have taken that step.
"That's a challenge we needed to rise to," Watson said.
Another first: the theater's recently upgraded speaker system will be used for "The Who's Tommy."
Tommy is a tech-heavy show — there is an exploding pinball machine — so two weeks were set aside for the crew to work on the elements of the production, from lights and special effects to costumes and sound.
There is a slideshow that runs the length of the play, and eight 32-inch flat screen TVs will play a live video feed.
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The performers have to be up to the challenge the show presents, as well.
Stamina — both vocal and physical — is an issue, Watson said.
With traditional musicals, performers have a chance to "catch their breath," but "Tommy" doesn't allow for a respite.
And because it is a story mostly told through back-to-back songs, there is not a lot of time for the audience to respond with applause and laughter.
The show is also "pretty loud," Watson said, with numerous keyboards, guitars, basses and a French horn in the orchestra pit.
The Tony Award-winning musical follows the life of a young boy who was struck "deaf, dumb and blind" by a violent act he witnessed, according to information provided by the theater.
The only connection he has to the world is an almost supernatural ability to win at pinball.
The show features The Who's hits, including "Pinball Wizard" and "Sensation."
Despite being a 16-year-old guy, rock music was foreign to Joshua Pierre, a Henry E. Lackey High School student, when he was cast in the show, his first at PTP, in the ensemble.
"I have been listening to the same [Christian] radio station for 16 years," he said.
Once he was cast, he started listening to some rock songs and found he liked the genre.
"I've never heard of too many rock operas other than "Rent," which is my all-time favorite," he said.
He started acting as a member of Lackey's theater department and auditioned for "Tommy" on the advice of a friend.
He's happy he did.
"It's a good opportunity to get some experience," he said, adding that rehearsals keep him busy in the downtime of summer. "Theater is very broad. ... There is always something going on. It's fun, enjoyable, and you meet all types of people."
Ryan Dolan, a singer in the Air Force Band, came to an audition with the encouragement of his wife Amy, who played Mother Abbess in PTP's "Sound of Music," for which she was nominated for a Washington Area Theatre Community Honors award.
On the sign-up sheet for "Tommy," there is a space to jot down what role is of interest to the actor.
Dolan wrote "any." It was his first time auditioning for a play at PTP, so he didn't know what to expect.
He was cast as the title character.
While he isn't a rock singer, he is used to performing different genres with the Air Force Band and has found the most challenging aspect of the part to be playing deaf, mute and blind.
He said he tries to zone out, conscious not to do something that could give it away that his condition is not what it seems.
He also has to be led around by other actors, and that takes faith in his co-stars.
"I trust the people out there," he said.
During a recent evening, before a rehearsal, Howells is attending to different behind-the-scenes duties, like stapling a bed skirt on a prop. An actress from the ensemble is sweeping up parts of the stage that resemble a pinball machine convention (five were built by resident set construction guru John Merritt for the production).
In community theater, "There is a lot of pitching in," Howells said. "Everybody has to do the work."
Musicals "are so much work, but so much fun," she added. "I like straight plays, but musicals are where my heart is."


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Solar System Log by Andrew Wilson, published 1987 by Jane's Publishing Co. Ltd.
Venera 11 was one of two identical probes (the other being Venera 12) that followed up on the highly successful Soviet missions to Venus in 1975.
Veneras 11 and 12 differed from their predecessors principally in the fact each carried a flyby bus/lander combination instead of the previous orbiter/lander combination. Engineers reverted to the flyby combination partly because of the weight limitations of the 1978 launch window, but also because flyby probes afforded better transmission time for landers. Several of the scientific instruments were also modified and new ones added.
Venera 11 arrived at Venus after two course corrections on 16 September and 17
December 1978. On 23 December 1978, the lander separated from the flyby probe and entered the Venusian atmosphere two days later.
The lander probe safely landed on Venus at 03:24 UT on 25 December 1978 and then relayed 95 minutes of data from the surface. Landing coordinates were 14° south latitude and 299° longitude. The point of cutoff was determined by the range of visibility of the flyby probe.
A soil-drilling instrument collected soil for chemical and physical analysis, but soil analysis was unsuccessful because the soil was not properly deposited to an examination container for analysis (probably due to leaking air that disturbed the soil). The lander also failed to take color panoramas of the Venusian surface due to a failure of the lens covers of the camera system to open. While extensive
atmospheric data was later released, the Soviets have published relatively little data from surface measurements.
The flyby probe entered heliocentric orbit after flying past the planet at a range of 35,000 kilometers.


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In less than two weeks, music lovers will finally find out who's performing at this year's Bonnaroo.
The Manchester, Tenn. music festival will reveal this year's lineup on Feb. 19 with a live video stream on Bonnaroo.com starting at 8 p.m. CT.
The half-hour "B.L.A.M." (or "Bonnaroo Lineup Announcement Megathon") will be hosted by "Saturday Night Live" star Taran Killam and comedian Hannibal Buress with a "Superjam" featuring The Flaming Lips, Ben Folds and more.
Nashville record store Grimey's is among the venues nationwide hosting watch parties.
Last year's announcement host, Weird Al Yankovic, ended up on that's year's Bonnaroo bill, but we'll have to wait and see if Killam and company will be part of this year's fest, taking place June 12-15. Ticket info is "coming soon" according to Bonnaroo.


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The Best Music Festivals To Go To This Summer
The Best Music Festivals To Go To This Summer
Coachella has come and gone. Whether you danced the weekend away under the hot Indio sun or not, there's no question that summer music festival season is now well underway. No matter what kind of music you're into or where you are in the world, there's a music festival that can cater to you. From boot-stomping country chaos to enormous outdoor EDM parties, here are Pepsi Pulse's Best Music Festivals To Go To This Summer.
1. Summer Jam
Where: East Rutherford, New Jersey When: June 2 Lineup Highlights: French Montana, Chris Brown, ASAP Rocky, Miguel, Joe Budden, Fabolous, Wu-Tang Clan, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, Wale, Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$. Summer Jam brings together the hottest rappers, MCs and R&B performers of the year. Coordinated by New York's Hip Hop radio station, Hot97, the festival is known for featuring surprise performances, huge giveaways and contests, and one of the liveliest crowds on earth. With only a small portion of the lineup revealed so far the best is definitely yet to come. To celebrate the show's twentieth anniversary, we paired up with Hot97 to give you an inside look at how the show comes together in Road to Summer Jam web series. Keep up with the show to find out info about lineup, special guests and news updates. Click here to get your tickets to Summer Jam's twentieth anniversary!
2. CMA Music Festival
Where: Nashville, Tennessee When: June 6-9 Lineup Highlights: Hunter Hayes, Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban CMA Fest boasts the biggest Country Music stage on earth. Thousands of Country Music fans get the chance to see brand new favorites, of-the-moment artists and lifelong legends over the course of four nights. Located in the heart of Nashville, attendees can check out Fan Fair X during the day to get artist autographs, see special performances and shop Country Music merchandise. Plus, a portion of ticket sales go to a good cause--supporting education at Metro Nashville Public School through CMA's Keep The Music Playing. All of that plus Hunter Hayes, Blake Shelton and Eric Church in the same week? The only question we've got is who's coming with you? Click here to pick up tickets for the CMA Music Festival.
3. Governors Ball
Where: Governors Island, New York When: June 7-9 Lineup Highlights: Kings of Leon, Guns N Roses, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Grizzly Bear, The Avett Brothers, The XX, Feist, Pretty Lights, The Lumineers, Beach House For the third year in a row, Governors Ball will takeover Governors Island in New York for a three-day music extravaganza. The talent roster has blown up, with bigger performers in every genre than the festival has ever booked before. Bet you never thought you'd be able to use the same ticket to see Kanye West and the Avett Brothers. As if the music wasn't enough on its own, the festival is placing a special emphasis on keeping your bellies full of delicious food options. While the lack of dining options can often be a major downfall of other music festivals, GB has lined up specialty food trucks like Luke's Lobster, Bareburger, and AsiaDog. Drool. Click here to get your tickets today, they're selling out fast!
4. Global Gathering
Where: Stratford-upon-Avon, England, UKGlobal Gathering is a dance music festival based on the idea that the vibe of a club could be made even better by turning it into a festival experience. With a lineup that includes almost all of the biggest names in EDM right now, the two day concert series is the chance of a lifetime. Can't make it to the UK? There are iterations of the festival in the Ukraine, Belarus, and South Korea. Check out Pepsi Pulse's Hottest DJs Series to familiarize yourself with this year's lineup and click here to get your tickets for Global Gathering.
When: July 26-27
Lineup Highlights: Nicky Romero, Dash Berlin, Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, Aly & Fila, Benga, Flux Pavillion, Carl Cox, Arty, W&W, Hardwell, Rita Ora, Katy B
5. Sasquatch!
Where: The Gorge Amphitheatre, Quincy, Washington
When: May 24-27
Lineup Highlights: Mumford & Sons, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Vampire Weekend, Rusko, Steve Aoki, Azealia Banks, Grimes, Danny Brown, Tame Impala, Baauer, Ariel Pink
Take to The Gorge for this year's Sasquatch Festival. You can stare out over the beautiful Columbia River that serves as the backdrop to the main stage. The all-ages festival is in its twelfth year, with a multi-genre lineup that boasts favorite acts like Macklemore, Rusko, Baauer and Grimes, among many others. A truly remote location makes camping with friends a huge part of the fun of this festival.Head to the Sasquatch! Music Festival Site for information about how to get there, what to bring, and who else is performing.
6. Sónar
Where: Barcelona, Spain
When: June 13 - 15
Lineup Highlights: Kraftwerk, Skrillex, Ed Banger 10, Major Lazer, Skream, Diplo, Nicolas Jaar, Richie Hawtin, TNGHT, Maya Jane Coles, Justice, Jurassic 5, Two Door Cinema Club
The annual three-day Sónar festival attracts a crowd looking to discover the most cutting-edge artists interspersed with multimedia art installations. The electro-heavy lineup draws up to 80,000 music fans each year. Superstar talent like Skrillex, Baauer and Maya Jane Coles hit the stage this year, coming together to create what is sure to be one of the most unforgettable listening experiences of a lifetime. The festival attractions are divided into two categories, by day and by night, that take place in two separate venues in Barcelona. Get lots of sleep the week before Sónar, because we have a feeling it'll keep you up all night--all three days.Click here to get your tickets to Sónar!
7. Roskilde
Where: Roskilde, Denmark
When: July 4-7
Lineup Highlights: Rihanna, Queens of the Stoneage, Slipknot, Angel Haze, Animal Collective, King Krule, The National, Kendrick Lamar, Simian Mobile Disco, Crystal Castles
Roskilde Festival in Denmark features over 200 acts performing on eight different stages, over the course of four days this summer. The festival's campgrounds open the weekend before the actual event starts, giving attendees the chance to settle in and warm up in advance. The lineup is chock full of some of the biggest stars from every genre, check out highlights above. Does anyone else see Rihanna and Slipknot pairing up for a special performance?Maybe it's too early for predictions, but it's definitely not too early to pick up tickets and start thinking about what kind of campsite you're going to set up!
8. V Fest
Where: Hylands Park, England, UK and Weston Park, England UK
When: August 17-18
Lineup Highlights: Beyoncé, Kings of Leon, Stereophonics, Emelie Sandé, Jessie J, The Vaccines, Basement Jaxx, Jason Mraz, Fun, Ellie Goulding, Jessie Ware
England's annual V Fest takes place in two locations over the course of two days, but the lineup is the same for both locations. Here's how it works: half the artists perform at the one stage the first day, half at the other. On the second day, the lineups for each day swap! The idea came from Pulp frontman, Jarvis Cocker, who decided he wanted to play two outdoor venues in two days. Seven years later, the idea stuck.
Click here to get your tickets for V Fest and get ready for the great switcheroo!


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They might not agree about when it will finally come to fruition, but the speakers at last week's meeting about a proposed light rail line connecting White Plains and Waldorf with the Branch Avenue Metro station in Marlow Heights agreed it will benefit Charles County greatly, if only county officials could get their acts together.
As a part of Citizens for a Better Charles County's annual meeting, former Charles County Commissioner Gary Hodge, 1000 Friends of Maryland Executive Director Dru Schmidt-Perkins and University of Maryland College Park professor and Silver Spring-based architect Ralph Bennett spoke to the dozens gathered about the future of transit and smart growth in the county. Before the meeting got underway, Charles County commissioners' President Candice Quinn Kelly (D) acknowledged the turmoil among both the commissioners and the planning commission, but stressed that all is not hopeless.
"It's a struggle. These things don't always happen quickly ... but we manage to do it," Kelly said, speaking of the proposed light rail line, in the works since 1988. "It's our future. ... It's the right kind of planning for here in Charles County, and we're going to do it. We might not see a lot of these things in our time, but won't it be wonderful for people to remember you were the ones who stood for this? Someday, these things will happen because people like you were willing to come out on nights like this."
Hodge said he sees the rail as "the most significant project in the history of the county."
"If we are successful ... the magnitude of that project will approach anything we've seen at Paxtuent River Naval Air Station, at Calvert Cliffs and other major regional programs in Southern Maryland," he said, acknowledging that there are "thousands of challenges and obstacles" to overcome to make the project happen. "We've broken through hugely significant barriers."
Currently, Hodge said, the project is the fourth transit issue in line for state attention, but turmoil surrounding federal funding is a perpetual barrier.
"We have failed to keep pace with the needs of the county," Hodge said. "Assuming that Congress gets its act together, the planning on our project can move forward."
If in the fall the county receives a commitment from the state to begin project planning, that would be "the first step ... and very significant," Hodge said.
"That'll be the starting gun. Then we'll have a page with a budget," Hodge said. If all goes according to plan from there, Hodge, now a consultant on local government issues, said he anticipates five years of studies at the state level, two at the federal level followed by a groundbreaking, and another five years of construction.
When the rail line opens, Hodge projected an initial ridership of anywhere from 23,000 to 26,000 people on the 18-mile-long route, a number that exceeds comparable light rail lines in Norfolk, Va., Charlotte, N.C., Tempe, Ariz., and Phoenix.
Elsewhere in the state, other projects like the proposed Purple Line, which would run from New Carrollton to Bethesda, would be in direct competition for funding with the light rail. Despite his involvement in the Purple Line project, Bennett took to the floor to give the meeting attendees suggestions on how to make smart growth workable in the county, thus increasing the population in the area and providing the adequate ridership base required.
Bennett presented a series of pictures of areas in the state, along with some from Canada and Holland, that he said were examples of the sort of growth the county should work to build in Waldorf. With the addition of buildings that incorporate both residential and commercial use into one package, Bennett said, combined with an emphasis on walkable streets, Waldorf could become the sort of urban center well-suited to light rail.
"It's a terrific opportunity," Bennett said. "This is a terrific town ... and you still want to look for some ways to preserve its rural character. Many correct impulses are being observed here."
Although Schmidt-Perkins agreed that the light rail would be a boon for Waldorf and the county as a whole, she did not share Hodge's optimism that it would be achieved in the relatively near future. The county, she said, has all but strayed too far off the path of smart growth.
"We should be smart about what we see. With the developments happening right now, you're in a truly historic place," Schmidt-Perkins said. "The decisions made now will determine if we fail miserably, because it is just that stark."
Speaking in terms painted by an admittedly "snarky, broad brush," Schmidt-Perkins used a running metaphor comparing the county to a high school student preparing for college, and compared spreading development all across the county to "smearing mayonnaise" all over it.
"If the county chooses that mayo spread, it's about $2 billion extra" in terms of development costs compared to concentrating growth in Waldorf, Schmidt-Perkins said. "These are real economic engines. If we instead go for that and add 54,000 homes, we risk the people who already live here. We have to find a balance, and make sure it makes sense for the county."
Schmidt-Perkins likened the county's situation to that of a senior making college choices.
"This is a test, and we have to score high. The county is in high school and looking ahead. ... You won't be able to compete if you don't," Schmidt-Perkins said, noting the dearth of funds and amount of competition. "We can't have it all. You have to make some very tough choices here."
Schmidt-Perkins then turned her attention to the controversy surrounding the current version of the proposed comprehensive plan update.
"You're thumbing your nose at the state plans and goals for smart growth," Schmidt-Perkins said. "You haven't made the state happy. You shouldn't be [ticking] off ... the people that you need the support from. When did you ever get in a fight with mom and dad, and then go right back and get $20 from them? It's going to be these projects that need to pass the test. It's decision time."
Kelly backed Schmidt-Perkins, saying that the disconnect and discord could be rooted in the county commissioners' not meeting with the planning commission.
"My concern is that ... the disconnect comes from not meeting board to board," Kelly said. "I'd like to see planned, formalized meetings ... to do that sort of brainstorming. I don't know what could be said that's much more clear."


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What they might not realize is that we're also trusted partners to the school systems of the areas we serve. Our educational programs supplement traditional classroom learning with a valuable informal education and serve to build on the foundation of knowledge kids gain in school. Most importantly, they further the mission of increasing competency in S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) competency.
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The 15th annual Dr. Ying Science Competition is in the books and two was the lucky number for Brevard County's Sarah Van Sickle of Satellite High School.
Sarah was in last year's contest when she finished as a runner up, but the additional year of research won her the 2013 competition. She was awarded a trophy, a $5,000 cash scholarship plus $1,000 awards for her science teacher and her school.
Her efforts improved on the design of the antenna, which is based on fractal geometry and receives both UHF and VHF frequencies for less money than the cost of a commercial device. Since broadcast television is an important communications tool, this research could enable everyone to have access to multiple over-the-air transmissions at a fraction of the cost. This research would be especially valuable for those living in remote areas, Third World countries or people in post-disaster areas where cable or satellite transmissions are inaccessible.


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During this past decade at ABC News, I began to realize that it was just as important for me to report and talk about health care problems as about new medical developments. Lack of health insurance can be just as deadly as lack of antibiotics, as it is often the cause of delay in getting good medical care.
I also began to realize that most Americans (myself included) had no idea how costly and complicated our health care had become, and how often politicians used rhetoric that was either deliberately misleading or downright false. So I decided that I had to start talking and writing about health care in the same way I have reported on medical discoveries all these years: with honesty and using terms that people could understand. And, quite frankly, I am also motivated to do this on behalf of my children and grandchildren, because they are going to face disaster if we don't fix the current problems with American health care.
That's why I have spent increasing amounts of my professional time studying health care in America. And I would like to share with you the most important insights I have gained. Here is an overview.
CHAPTER ONE: THE BIG QUESTION: First, I will explore the exploding costs of American health care and whether or not we get full value for the money we spend. In this chapter, and throughout the book, I will try to pinpoint the factors that have driven up U.S. health care costs higher and faster than in other developed countries.
CHAPTER TWO: THE BIG PROBLEM: What's the biggest obstacle to health care reform in this country? One of them is certainly our unrealistic expectations as to what our health care can and should do. To put it bluntly, most of us want a gourmet platter of care and services at a blue-plate-special price. And, all too often, we expect top-notch results without any personal effort to improve what we can about our health through such proven techniques as regular exercise or improved nutrition.
I'll illustrate how those expectations translate into the current gridlock in Congress, and why our politicians don't dare limit care and/or increase costs for the voters who elect them. This chapter will also introduce the big players -- hospitals, doctors, insurers, lawyers, drug and medical device companies, and the media -- who create and contribute to the reform traffic jam. Also, I'll begin to explore the devastating effects of the growing lack of primary care in our country.
CHAPTER THREE: THE BIG FEAR: According to many experts, any truly effective control of costs and improvement in quality in American health care would require more government regulation. But in the current political environment, which plays off understandable fears about "big government" in general and "government takeover" of health care in particular, that idea seems less and less palatable. Nevertheless, I will describe an industry in this country that might serve as a model for a sensible partnership between government and private industry. I will also discuss how the federal government of another major developed country plays an essential role in health care, and how we might learn from that country.


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October 9, 2013
NYU and Community Board 2 invite you to join the 23rd Annual Children's Halloween Parade, the city's largest free children's event on Halloween Day!
Parents and children (aged 3-12) should gather by the Washington Square Arch by 3:00pm for the start of the parade. The parade will process around the square with circus performers, a brass band, and more. After the parade, free trick-or-treat bags, games, and rides await the children on LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South. The event is from 3:00-6:00 pm.
We would love your help preparing for the parade, handing out trick-or-treat bags, helping families navigate the area, face painting, and more. Volunteers are needed on Thursday October 24 and Friday October 25 to stuff trick-or-treat bags for the children, and on Thursday October 31 either before or during the event.
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The Division of Research Administration's 37th Annual Grant Winner Reception was held Friday, September 13 in the Sinquefield Stateroom
The Grant Winner reception is held annually in September and hosted by the Division of Research Administration. The division recognizes senior and junior faculty for excellence in research, innovation and service. Nominations are solicited from college deans and associate deans for research. The division also recognizes administrative staff for excellence in research administration.
2013 Faculty Award for Excellence in Research
Eleonore A. Stump, PhD and John T. Greco, Ph.D.
Department of Philosophy, College of Arts & Sciences
R. Mark L. Buller, Ph.D.
Department of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology, School of Medicine
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Left to right: Raymond C. Tait, Ph.D., Theodore R. Vitali, Ph.D. (Accepting for Eleonore Stump), John T. Greco, Ph.D., R. Mark L. Buller, Ph.D., Alan H. Stephenson, Ph.D., Joanne M. Wagner, Ph.D., Jacki Kornbluth, Ph.D., Stephen M. Schmidt, Arif S. Malik, Ph.D.


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This apartment occupies the entire middle floor of Chalet Austria and is only a short walk from the Nasserein lift station.The property was completed in 2010 and has been built to the highest standards with extensive use of old woods and natural stones. The property has been beautifully furnished throughout to create one of St Anton's most outstanding properties.The apartment is laid out over a single floor and comfortably sleeps 11 in 5 bedrooms. A second living room can also be converted into a bedroom sleeping an additional 2 people. The property is accessed via the lift or stairs.
A wonderful open plan living and dining area with roaring fire is located at the west end of the property. Its elevated position affords breathtaking views from the balconies and living area. Its elevated position affords breath-taking views from the balconies and living area.The well-equipped open plan kitchen overlooks the dining area, where the dining table comfortably seats 12.The chalet is available on a self catered basis as well as a catered basis.
Comfortably sleeping 11 in 5 bedrooms the property has a wonderful open plan living and dining area and a second smaller TV/ living area.1 double master bedroom (en-suite bathroom)1 double/ twin bedroom (en-suite bathroom)1 double/ twin bedroom (en-suite bathroom)1 twin bedroom (separate shower room)1 bunk room (adult size) plus single bed (en-suite bathroom, sleeps 3) Separate guest toilet Total 4 bathrooms, 1 shower room, additional W.C.Open plan living/ dining / kitchen area Second small living / dining area with kitchen facilities Balconies Shared ski locker
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Cottage Kitchen Renovation on Dog House Lane
January 17, 2013
The wall color is called Dried Plantain by Behr.
49 comments:
Amazing makeover! No wonder your guests never want to leave... I wouldn't either!ReplyDelete
I so envy your your guest cottage. We have dreams of converting our pool house into just a space (if we ever are convinced we are staying in this house long term!)ReplyDelete
That is seriously amazing, Laura. WOW! I can see why you probably have guests all the time. :)ReplyDelete
Hubby won't mind being kicked out to there!ReplyDelete
I'm making my reservations today :)ReplyDelete
Amazing makeover! What an awesome space to have.
Laura, this is fabulous!! What a wonderful guest cottage kitchen. Beautiful space.ReplyDelete
Laura your reno is fabulous! What a wonderful space for loved ones to use while visiting :)ReplyDelete
xoxo, Tanya
What a great space. So much nicer than my kitchen. I'll be moving in soon ...ReplyDelete
:) Linda
Cute as can be, Laura. I'd love to have a guest house. I am thankful we did have a practice house before building our "real" house :) ~bettyReplyDelete
Oh Laura--this looks WONDERFUL!! I absolutely love the colors (and not just because I use similar colors in my living room). Well done, you!ReplyDelete
How cool to have that extra space? Love the renovation! xo HeidiReplyDelete
I an imagine people would extend their stay!!ReplyDelete
It's beyond darling. I love how you finished off the end and wrapped the stove. That looks fantastic!! So, so cute. I could totally get comfy in that kitchen. You guys nailed it. It's wonderful!!
I love it! I would be extending my stay too! Nice job!ReplyDelete
Ah ha ha ha ha.... dog house lane..... ah ha ha ha ha.ReplyDelete
Wow what a makeover, can't believe it's the same space! The dog house lane totally cracked me up - hmmm maybe I need a guest cottage :)ReplyDelete
I must be so nice to have a fantastic place for friends and relatives to stay in and have the luxury of their own space!...I love the "directional street sign"....You two did an awesome job in renovating the cottage!!!ReplyDelete
Oh I so wish I had a guest cottage on my property. How convenient. You did an awesome job renovating the kitchen. Now the weekenders will never leave. I love the name "Doghouse Lane". Too funny.ReplyDelete
I love your guest cottage! Can I come stay with you?! Very impressive that you guys have done everything yourselves.ReplyDelete
Incredible makeover, Kelly! Your guests are truly spoiled ... hmmmmm ... are you accepting reservations during Haven? LOL (Love the name, too!)ReplyDelete
So nice! What a blessing to have such a wonderful place for guests to stay.ReplyDelete
Hope you have a GREAT weekend!
Wow...so fabulous but I wouldn't expect anything else from you my friend...you really do amaze me ...now if you loved squirrels...I think you would be perfect : ) lol!!!! Sending hugs and wishes for a wonderful weekend...talk to you soon!!!ReplyDelete
It looks so refreshed and way more functional!ReplyDelete
Wow! What an amazing transformation. It is just perfect. Thanx for joining THT!ReplyDelete
Well, it's no surprise why you have "extended-stay" guests, this is absolutely wonderful! What are the rates and what is the next available reserve date? LOL!ReplyDelete
What a beautiful remodel of your cottage kitchen! I can imagine the guests are truly enjoying the extra counter space! Love the color choices ~ So pretty!ReplyDelete
Fabulous job, a kitchen any one would enjoy cooking in!ReplyDelete
I love the cottage :) Ok, I'm coming up for visit! How on earth do you get people to leave? I'm going to Haven and I hope I get to see you!ReplyDelete
How absolutely fun to have a guest cottage! It looks great and gives your visitors the opportunity to take care of themselves and free you up a bit more. Nice reno job, Laura. ~ SueReplyDelete
Amazing transformation! I would love the space for a guest house...lucky!ReplyDelete
The use of the soft yellows really helps brighten the space while making it "feel" larger. The bold reds (especially on the ceiling) made the room feel closed in, which you don't need especially in an attic.ReplyDelete
Great makeover. I love the cottage feel with the bright and light colors and the beadboard.ReplyDelete
That looks wonderful! I also love having a guest house, but ours only has a teeeny tiiiiiny kitchen'ette!ReplyDelete
thanks for sharing,
This is beautiful, Laura. I really like the bright yellow color. It looks very comfy! Lucky guests!...ChristineReplyDelete
Having a kitchen for guests is such a smart idea, convenient and luxurious for them and a perk for you keeping them happy and out of your way in the morning! Your guest house looks adorable, I know we are all envious! Very bright and cheery!ReplyDelete
wonderful job! everything looks so nice, bright, and cleanReplyDelete
Perfect! When can I move in?ReplyDelete
That's unreal...total amazing transformation!!!ReplyDelete
XO, Aimee
Here from Better After.... LOVE it!! Love the colored cabinets.. wall color. So cheerful!!ReplyDelete
can't find dog house lane on google maps. please send directions. it's so cute!ReplyDelete
I think nobody will complain living in dog house lane, if this is where they're staying. Red painted walls doesn't fit a house in the country. What paint color did you chose now? Letting your guest have their own kitchen is really cool. They can cook anytime they want in their cottage! They don't need to bother you if they want something to eat. Haha!ReplyDelete
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Now I know why your family and friends find it hard to leave the cottage. It's so beautiful! Totally love the makeover you did here. I like how you made use of the space smartly. It's quite hard to design a kitchen cottage with knee walls because of the limited upper space, but you were able to give that a solution. #Camille EdingtonReplyDelete
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Toto Wolff has reiterated that Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton will remain free to race until such a time that it becomes a "nasty fight"...
Toto Wolff has reiterated that Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton will remain free to race until such a time that it becomes a "nasty fight."
Based on early season form it appears as if this year's title race is a two-driver fight between the Mercedes drivers.
After seven races Rosberg is leading by 22 points over Hamilton despite having won just two races compared to his team-mate's four.
All of Hamilton's wins, though, have been in 1-2 results with Rosberg pushing him hard on occasions as he did to the German in Monaco.
Their fights have been clean to date with both drivers give one another room and as long as they stay that way, Wolff sees no reason to stop them racing.
"It's very difficult because we let them fight unless it's a nasty fight," he told JamesAllenOnF1. "We are sharing data and they must be transparent with each other.
"There can't be any dirty moves.
"What happened a few years ago with Lewis and Fernando at McLaren is unacceptable in our team and would not happen, there would be severe consequences if that happened.
"Nevertheless, they are always trying to find that tiny little advantage in order to beat each other, so now we let them race, but there could well be a certain stage during the season where we say we cannot do this any more."
The Mercedes motorsport boss did also concede that their battles could be curbed if they lead to problems with the cars.
He added: "We let them race in Canada, where we lost one car and the second nearly retired and we still don't know exactly 100 percent why.
"So if we find out that racing at the highest level is detrimental to our campaign, it could well be that we decide to take a step back. But this is a constant dynamic process that we analyse every week.
"It's not a general principal of saying let's let them race or let's have team orders, it's something that we are thinking about all the time."
As for claims that the two drivers are at 'war' especially after Monaco, Wolff says that's okay as long as it is not detrimental to the team or the Mercedes brand.
"There's always going to be a war between the drivers because you need to beat your team-mate - he's the one who is between you and your successful career. If your team-mate beats you, your market value deteriorates.
"You can have a war which is detrimental to the team, one where the drivers are clashing with each other, not speaking to each other, damaging the spirit in the team, damaging the brand because they behave in an arrogant way in front of the media...
"Or it can be a very subtle war, where they just want to beat each other and get any possible advantage throughout the whole of the weekend. What we see, what the media see, is a show."