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I like seeing studios turning to crowdfunding for financing their projects. Here's another one that's tossed their hat into the ring.
Moonbot Studios in Shreveport, Louisiana is prepping their next video game. It's called "The Golem" and it's looks pretty darn good. Known for their Oscar winning short "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" and located far from New York and LA the team at Moonbot is looking to raise $750,000 to get The Golem going as a console video game.
The campaign wraps up on March 26 2013. So far they have...
644 backers pledging $26,353 with 46 days to go.
Here's the link to the campaign...
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/132 ... -the-golem
And here's some video describing the project. Good luck Moonbot!
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Here's a first! At least I think it's a first. Don't recall seeing a crowdfunding campaign promoted for the sake of supporting it prior to its successful funding except when a controversy can be conjured up.
There's an animation media site besides us that's featuring Moonbot's "The Golem" Kickstarter campaign besides us!
And it's Animation Magazine of course! To make it even better the author of the article is Mercedes Milligan who was my student as a teenager at my school.
Here's the article...
http://www.animationmagazine.net/gaming ... olem-game/
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It also ups the ante in the competition to build a big ark. Middle brother and ark champion Thomas Kwok insisted that it be constructed according to biblical specs, in part to distinguish it from one in the Netherlands that actually floats and boasts real farm animals but is just one-fifth the size of the biblical original.
Minders of the Dutch ark say they were in touch with the Hong Kong team and don't see it as competition. "We stand for the same goal as far as I can tell," said Jacky Baken, a 35-year-old gardener who quit her business to work full time on the ark. She says the group is at work on a full-size water-going version. And, she says, "We're still the first one with the floating ark."
These are just the latest additions to a veritable ark armada built around the world by the devout and the merely driven -- from a 300-foot-long ark built by a pastor in the Canadian town of Florenceville, New Brunswick, to one built by Greenpeace in 2007 on Turkey's Mount Ararat, warning of "impending climate disaster."
Richard Greene, a 72-year-old evangelical minister, began building his full-size ark, in Frostburg, Md., after a vision he says came to him in 1974. Mr. Greene ran out of funds in the 1990s, leaving a giant skeleton of concrete and steel, but he says that 35 years on, he hasn't lost hope, though he can't help but be in awe of the other ark-builders. "If I got jealous of what other people are doing, this whole thing would have sunk years ago," he says. "You just keep on keeping on...But if God doesn't move a lot quicker, I won't be around to see the completion of this ark."
Posted 15 April 2009 - 04:28 AM
Ah, so you have never heard of the Concrete Canoe competitions that propagate around engineering schools? Drexel has a top program. We here have Lawrence Tech, UM-Ann Arbor and Dearborn, Wayne State, Kettering (formerly GMI), and Eastern Michigan with noted schools wihin a 30 minute radius. The media loves that stuff here.
Posted 15 April 2009 - 10:07 AM
Not sure whether the majority of those here will enjoy or hate this Noah skit from Richard Herring, but I'm tickled by it at least.
Posted 15 April 2009 - 12:25 PM
I suspect Alan's bemusement centers on the incongruity of these particular building materials in relation to the antediluvian context of the intended tribute.
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I rather wish the article hadn't been published solely by a news outlet as thoroughly worthless as The Sun. I'm quite skeptical, but I would like more detail.
"Evangelical" explorers have discovered Noah's Ark, although they've given themselves a 0.1% chance that they're wrong.
Edited by Ryan H., 27 April 2010 - 12:02 PM.
Posted 27 April 2010 - 11:59 AM
Posted 27 April 2010 - 12:01 PM
Retroactively added. Happy?
I would agree with your statement Ryan if you had included the word "solely" after published.
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But apparently, it probably ain't the http://www.aolnews.c...-hoax/19459208' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>real deal.
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Posted 30 April 2010 - 02:01 PM
What Ryan said.I rather wish the article hadn't been published solely by a news outlet as thoroughly worthless as The Sun. I'm quite skeptical, but I would like more detail.
"Evangelical" explorers have discovered Noah's Ark, although they've given themselves a 0.1% chance that they're wrong.
Edited by MattPage, 30 April 2010 - 02:02 PM.
Posted 06 May 2010 - 08:29 AM
What Ryan said.
I rather wish the article hadn't been published solely by a news outlet as thoroughly worthless as The Sun. I'm quite skeptical, but I would like more detail.
Hey, it was reported on by Fox!
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From the article:
One might say that stories about green architecture have now officially jumped the ark.
Posted 09 January 2011 - 08:31 AM
Noah's Ark replica shows conservative Christians are embracing green building
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One might say that stories about green architecture have now officially jumped the ark.
"Green building", yada, yada, yada ... a Noah's Ark theme park??? Wait a minute, this is ... actually ... true ...
As a consortium that includes his group prepares to break ground this spring on a biblical theme park called Ark Encounter, which will include a replication of Noah's Ark built according to the dimensions given in the Book of Genesis, it is turning to the latest trends in "green" architecture. Scheduled to open in 2014, Ark Encounter will include environmentally sustainable technology "from Day One," Zovath said, and will be built by a firm that specializes in LEED-certified construction and design, the industry standard for environmentally efficient buildings.
It'll be just like Disneyland, in more ways than one.
Ken Ham and company is at it again. The Creation Museum near Cincinnati has decided to expand and build an 800-acre theme-park style complex featuring a replica of Noah's Ark. The project will cost an estimated 125 million dollars and is scheduled to open in 2014 in nearby Williamstown, KY ... According to The Ark Encounter web site, this mammoth "themed attraction" will include nine areas:
- A Walled City—This is where guests will enter and gather. It will include "period shops, restaurants, and venues that bring to life the city and times in which Noah lived, including his house." According to planners, the city will depict "the lifestyle of the people of Noah's day." Considering the Bible says this about life in Noah's day—"Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually," and "Now the earth was corrupt in the sight of God, and the earth was filled with violence," (Gen 6:5, 11) the possibilities stagger one's imagination. I wonder what characters will represent the "Seven Deadly Sins"? "Please, mommy, I want a hug from Envy!"
- Noah's Ark. The Ark will be the park's central attraction. Guests will take a tour of the structure so that they may "gain an understanding of how it could have been built, and how Noah, his family, and all of the representative kinds of land animals were cared for, and then survived on board for 370 days of the Flood and its aftermath." Given the fact that Scripture says nothing about any of this, one wonders about how "Biblical" these "themed presentations" will be. The highlight of each day will be a spectacular show "featuring the 'parade of animals' and the dramatic 'eruption of the fountains of the great deep.'" Will there be re-enactments of sinners drowning and crying out in hysteria and panic? Carcasses of dead, bloated animals floating on the surface of the lake? A nearby ravaged landscape? Will the greatest historical example of God's wrath being poured out on the earth be "fun" and "exciting" or will it communicate anything at all about the actual fear of God and the reality of Divine judgment?
- Noah's Animals—According to the site, "This area will be similar to a petting zoo, complete with barns, a petting animal area, an open grazing area, a stage for daily live animal and bird shows, and lots of meet-and-greet areas for close-up encounters with unique animals and birds." Why sure, because that is what the story of Noah's Ark in the Bible is all about: lots and lots of cute animals providing squeals of delight for the kids. I never could understand why the Flood story was so popular in Sunday School literature and children's books and toys. I can't think of a more horrifying narrative! (What's next, a Sodom and Gomorrah theme park? "Enter over there, by the pillar of salt, ma'am.") When it comes to the Flood, nothing tells the story of God destroying the land and creating absolute chaos, mayhem, and universal death like a parade of cute little baby animals frolicking two by two up the Ark's ramp.
- Children's Play Area—Another "fun-filled" and family-friendly area, this part of the park will "be highly themed with bridge nets, climbing areas, slides, and zip lines." Maybe if the kids in Noah's day had some of these cool things, they could have escaped the destruction. Quick! to the zip line!
- The Tower of Babel—Ironically, the motivation for those who built the original city of Babylon and its tower was, "so that we may make a name for ourselves" (Gen 11:4). 'Nuff said.
- Journey through Biblical History—Not content to give answers from Genesis, the park will depict "the formation of Israel, Moses and the ten plagues in Egypt, and the parting of the Red Sea." They give no details here, so perhaps these will mostly be portrayed in trailers for coming attractions.
- The First Century Village—Their description of this part of the park is so subtle that one can only conclude this is the area where the "Gospel Presentation" will take place. Can't have a Christian theme park without an altar call. The clue is "First Century." Fast forward to the time of . . . you got it—Jesus. In their words, "The experience culminates with a visit to the Performing Arts Theater where a combined live and video-based show shares the summary of what guests have seen at the Ark Encounter." You've seen the presentation, now it's time to buy the condo.
- Aviary—A bird and butterfly sanctuary. Why? Well, presumably because of the birds that directed Noah to dry land after the Flood. Or, perhaps it is because so many people have asked, "What happened to birds during the Flood?" Apologetics is important, you know. Gotta be able to give a reason for what you believe, even down to a question like this.
- Special Events Area—I love this one. Note their description: "An area where large groups can have private outings away from the main guest areas will showcase some of the Leaders in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building techniques used to construct the Ark Encounter. These techniques feature LEED standards in the use of wind and solar power, renewable resources, and preservation of the land. This will attract many educational groups and be positioned outside of the actual walled area—allowing for large group meetings and private events." What? Nothing says environmental concern like a theme park about God destroying the world! The emphasis here on being "green" certainly sounds like a departure from the usual conservative party line. Oh wait, educational groups coming to learn about this will be "outside the actual walled area." They will be consigned to the "Court of the Gentiles," where the unwashed put a high value on such questionable concerns as environmentalism and the fact that humans might be able to do something to protect the natural world.
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Join speakers from Accenture as they examine how rapid growth of health IT start-ups has caused a "digital disruption".
Bridging the Care Gap by Utilizing Patient-Generated Health Data | December 16, 2014, 2:00 pm - 3:00pm EST | Register for the December Webinar
This HIMSS Connected Patient Community event will feature a presentation about HIMSS initiatives around Patient-Generated Health Data, technology offerings that disrupt the marketplace, and how Carolinas Health System developed in-house apps to utilize PGHD.
As of December 23, 2013, the two organizations become one to enhance and improve patient-centered healthcare with information technology.
Read the press release about the HIMSS Foundation and National eHealth Collaborative Merger.
NeHC Archived Resources Focused on better health and greater value through information technology, the HIMSS Foundation and the National eHealth Collaborative merged in December 2013. Both organizations embrace a similar mission to engage with all stakeholders to drive positive change in healthcare with IT and provide a single, mission-driven voice and focus; NeHC will fold into the HIMSS Foundation.
The NeHC University and Resource Center resources have been archived for your use now under NeHC University.
Get an in-depth look into the different aspects of patient engagement. These resources will help improve your patient-physician relationships through case studies in consumer-mediated exchange. Speakers will outline the challenges they have faced regarding patient engagement and offer their insights into the lessons learned.
HIE / Interoperability Resources
Hear insights from thought-leaders on best practices on everything from privacy and security, patient engagement, governance, and sustainability.
Get an introduction to government initiatives and a high-level view of the current health IT landscape in the U.S. from the vision of HITECH to the Meaningful Use Stage 3 recommendations. Gain insight into key issues facing the industry such as: Patient engagement, Health Information Exchange (HIE), workforce development, the Standard & Interoperability (S&I) Framework, HIE governance efforts, and how organizations are leading the way in critical areas of their field
These programs will provide you with valuable information about the various ONC and other federal initiatives, including the Nationwide Health Information Network program, and how these programs work with other industry efforts to create an open and inclusive ecosystem for robust, secure electronic exchange of health information.
Examine the various ways in which regional and national payers are employing health IT strategies to improve healthcare efficiencies and save cost. Discussions will spotlight the role of data in recently-expanded Accountable Care Organization (ACO) program, how infrastructure will be critical in supporting the future of accountable care, case studies, trends, challenges, and opportunities payers are facing in the rapidly changing healthcare environment.
The Patient Engagement Framework is a model created to guide healthcare organizations in developing and strengthening their patient engagement strategies through the use of eHealth tools and resources.
The National eHealth Collaborative Patient Generated Health Data Project was a task force which identified use cases and best practices for sharing information between patients and providers and integrating PGHD into clinical workflows.
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Dogs raised by Michele Khol of Vienna now perform various duties around the world, including detecting bombs for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, sniffing out contraband for the Attorney General of Mexico City and providing security for the king and queen of Jordan.
One was recently a ring-bearer at a wedding in San Diego, while another aids an autistic boy to get around in New York City.
For 10 years, Khol and her family have been "puppy raisers" for the nonprofit group Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
"It started with my daughter, and eventually my whole family got involved," said Khol. "We have raised 15 dogs so far and have kept up with their various careers over the years."
For 20 years, Guiding Eyes for the Blind's North Virginia-based Dominion Puppy Raising Region has raised nearly 500 puppies to become guide dogs for blind and visually impaired as well as providing detection dogs to various federal law enforcement agencies, police departments and others in need of service dogs.
In 2008, the school launched Heeling Autism, a service dog program designed to provide safety and companionship for children with autism. Guiding Eyes provides all of its services at no cost and is dependent upon contributions to fulfill its mission.
The Dominion region volunteers, currently about 18 of them, are each given an 8-week-old Guiding Eyes pup to love, nurture and educate for 12 to 16 months with the goal of returning a well-socialized young adult dog for formal guide dog training at the organization's Canine Training Facility in Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
The dogs are bred by the organization's Canine Development Center in Patterson, N.Y., where specific breeds such as Labradors and German Shepherds are carefully bred to phase out negative genetic dispositions.
"The facility breeds out issues such as hip and elbow dysplasia, which tend to occur in those breeds," said Kevin Simpson, a Dominion region puppy trainer.
Weekly puppy raising classes are run in Vienna by Simpson and Guiding Eyes' Regional Manager, Carrie Barnett, to support raisers and their pups.
Dogs that turn out to not be equipped to specifically become guide dogs often become service dogs in other capacities.
"Guide dog work is the most intensive and difficult service work, and dogs aren't born with the skills to keep a blind person safe or sniff out contraband. They are carefully trained and prepared for those jobs," Barnett said.
For the past six years the volunteer raisers from across Fairfax County, Arlington and Alexandria have gathered Sunday afternoons at Vienna Presbyterian Church for their weekly puppy raising class.
As of Feb. 15, however, the group will be without a home.
"They told us the odor and clean-up has become too much for them," Barnett said. "I don't know if that is really the issue, though, because we are very meticulous, and all our pups are housebroken."
Mary Monie, the church's administration coordinator, said the real issue is the church is too small and ill-equipped for canine training.
"It really is a cleanliness issue," she said. "Only part of our floor is tiled. The other areas are carpeted and not really made for animals. A larger, fully tiled room that can be mopped and easily cleaned would be much better. Also, because of their training, the raisers also use our stairs and elevators, and those who use our facilities after the dogs have been there have made mention of a lingering odor."
Monie said she has made some alternate facility recommendations to the group.
"Since our raisers come from many different areas, we're hoping to find a convenient, central location with easy highway access to minimize their travel," Barnett said. "Ideal towns include Vienna, Fairfax, Springfield, Arlington, Falls Church, Annandale and Oakton.
Barnett said the raisers are in need of a large room without carpeting, preferably close to an outside exit and on the main floor. The location should be equipped with chairs, tables, bathrooms, outdoor waste receptacles and some parking. During class, pups and handlers work together mostly with a leash, but some off-leash work and pup play is also incorporated. An available staircase for pups and handlers to use would also be beneficial, but isn't a necessity, she said.
Northern Virginia volunteers hope to be able to continue training locally and hope someone can offer the use of a new training facilty.
"Each time I raise a puppy for Guiding Eyes, it is such a gratifying journey," seven-time puppy raiser Janet Bartolotta of Alexandria said. Bartolotta's sixth pup, Adela, has recently begun as a full-fledged guide dog alongside Matthew Brown, a visually impaired seventh grade teacher in Queens, N.Y. "Seeing the young, affectionate, spirited pup I raised begin her journey with Matt -- and witnessing firsthand the bond they had already begun to develop -- was the best gift of all," Bartolotta said.
Those interested in donating space are encouraged to contact Carrie Barnett at 410-960-7427.


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Christian Horner believes those who still doubt Sebastian Vettel's talent are actually being "disrespectful" to Mark Webber...
Christian Horner believes those who still doubt Sebastian Vettel's talent are actually being "disrespectful" to Mark Webber.
Joining forces at Red Bull Racing in 2009, Vettel has beaten his team-mate in all four of their years together and again holds the advantage this season.
While the German finished runner-up in his first year before going on to win three consecutive Drivers' titles, Webber's best result in the Championship was his P3 in 2010 and 2011.
But despite Vettel's impressive results in recent years, there are some who still question the 26-year-old's ability as a racer.
And Horner reckons to do so is to question Webber's ability as well.
Asked by Autosport what he would say to those who doubt Vettel, Horner responded: "I think that's very disrespectful to Mark Webber, because we run two cars and Mark is a good race driver, a very good race driver.
"There are always going to be people that have opinions, particularly some of your opponents.
"I think it is without any shadow of a doubt that Sebastian is most definitely the real deal."
As for whether or not Vettel is up there with F1's all-time greats, the Red Bull team boss said: "He needs to keep on winning, just keep on winning.
"He can only do what he can do, he can only do his best and I think the fact that he has achieved so much at such a young age is quite remarkable. He will continue to get stronger.
"It's that halcyon period at the moment in Formula 1, you've got Alonso, Hamilton, Raikkonen, Button, Webber... you have some very strong drivers out there.
"He has achieved what he has in a formula where everyone has the same tyres and most of us can't go testing. It's a much more level playing field.
"That, in effect, makes it even more impressive.
"If we had the best car, we would have finished 1-2 in all the races and in each of the World Championships, but we haven't."


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There is nothing more satisfying than holding my husband in a long embrace after six-months of separation. Even after several deployments, it just doesn't seem to get old.
While our significant others are gone we have this sense of pride – a right to brag about where they are and what they are doing – but what we don't realize is the impact this can have, not only to our loved ones but all members at their de-ployed location.
I was at a local business recently and overheard a woman on the phone. I could tell she was talking to her spouse and just by their conversation, I knew he was de-ployed. She finished up her phone call while paying the cashier and went on to discuss how her husband was at a particular location and that she could still talk to him over the phone.
I sat there in shock for a moment as I pondered what I heard. As a Public Affairs specialist I know his location was an "undisclosed" and is not releasable. As I sat there thinking to myself, I realized many military members and their spous-es may not know any better and do not realize the negative effects a small, friendly conversation could have.
In 2009, my husband was deployed with his unit of more than 300 personnel. I was so eager for his return home as this was our first separation. I went into work the morning before his projected return date and was greeted with an email in my inbox. I was excited to just know he was safe somewhere on the globe. I read the first line, and my heart sank, "I can't tell you what happened and I don't know when I will be home, but I am okay, and I love you."
We later learned a member of the unit emailed their significant other the details of their departure and arrival information. The information fell into the wrong hands, and the base was attacked and put on lockdown. The decision of one person put their entire unit, and base, in jeopardy.
Today's technology has made it easy for our enemies to track troop movements and missions. Simple things like status updates and photos on social media sites can give terrorists "pieces of the puzzle" – a term known as aggregation.
I am just as proud of my spouse as anyone else is of theirs, and want the world to know just how great he is. However, their safety is critical to mission success. It's up to us as military members, dependents, family and friends to ensure we keep our Airmen safe as they con-tinue overseas contingency operations.
Contact your unit or base OP-SEC manager for more information on how to safeguard potentially sensitive information.


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New Zealand
Fast facts
Language: English
Currency: New Zealand Dollar
Population: 4,290,347
Size: 103,483 square miles (267,710 sq km) – about the size of Colorado
Border countries: None
National tourist office: www.newzealand.com/us
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At a glance
New Zealand's extreme remoteness – located 600 miles from Fiji and 900 miles from Australia – has created a unique blends of cultures and perspectives. It was one of the last-populated lands on the planet, settled around 1300 A.D. by Polynesians. The indigenous Maori culture became intertwined with Western influences as immigrants arrived hundreds of years later and it became a British colony. Today, New Zealand is a contemporary society with a strong legacy from its rugged rural settlers.
New Zealand is composed of two large islands and many much smaller islands. The South Island features dramatic mountainscapes, and the North Island contains several volcanoes. The expansive coastlines offer some of the most stunning, untouched beaches in the world.
Why cyclists love it
New Zealand is a beautiful country for an overseas bike tour. The most popular New Zealand bike tour routes include the Coromandel Penninsula, North Island, Southern Alps, and South Island. By exploring the islands on a cycling holiday, you'll be able to see mountains and forest – including the giant kauri tree. And if you're lucky, you might catch a sighting of the flightless kiwi bird – the national symbol that native New Zealanders nicknamed themselves after. Some rural areas maintain the traditions of local Maori culture and can be exciting to explore on a New Zealand bicycle tour. Cycling holidays along New Zealand's coastal areas take advantage of the dramatic coastlines and sparkling beaches, with stops in charming fishing towns along the way.
Top tours
New Zealand Coromandel Peninsula Bicycle Tour
The Coromandel Peninsula is a New Zealand cycling holiday gem in one of the country's most diverse and breathtaking locations. Luxuriant forest and mountain backdrops set the scene. See a giant kauri tree and ride a bush railway. A farm stay will give you the opportunity to meet some real "Kiwis". Finish at the geothermal spa town of Rotorua with the opportunity to experience the local Maori culture.
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New Zealand North Island Cycling Tour
Explore a great diversity of scenery from farmland to lakes, forests and the magnificent volcanoes of Tongariro Natinoal Park. Stay on a sheep farm (meet some of New Zealand's 45 million sheep) and visit the world famous Waitomo Caves for a magical glow-worm display.
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New Zealand Southern Alps Bike Tour
The Southern Alps tour takes one on a breathtaking loop through some of the world's finest scenery. Walk on a glacier, experience the rainforest on a range of short hikes and meet friendly New Zealanders. Besides great biking you can try jet-boating, rafting, scenic flights and bungy jumping.
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New Zealand's South Island Cycling Tour
The grand South Island experience. Wonderful biking with a superb range of magnificent scenery that includes four National Parks. Start with a magical ride around the Marlborough Sounds coastline, to Nelson Lakes National Park, and then down spectacular Buller Gorge to the wild West Coast. See Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Paparoa National Park.
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We have all manner of musical legends in our midst in Middle Tennessee, but the local residency of punk mainstay Cheetah Chrome -- he of The Dead Boys and Rocket From The Tombs fame -- can ride under the radar from time to time.
Cheetah's new project should perk up punk-loving ears that much more: The guitarist/songwriter has teamed up with The New York Dolls' Sylvain Sylvain in a band called Batusis, recording a self-titled debut EP here in Nashville in late 2009 with producer/former Wilco drummer Ken Coomer. (Batusis' lineup is rounded out by bassist Enzo Penizzotto and drummer Thommy Price, known for work with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.)
Chicago label Smog Veil Records is issuing the "4-song debut ripper" (it's available for pre-order HERE and it'll "ship around May 11") on 12-inch, silver vinyl, with 2000 copies being pressed and, they say, "absolutely no repress."
Cheetah's doing the media rounds around the new EP, and he shared some kind words about his hometown with guitar giant Gibson.
"I fell in love with the place when I first came here in 1996, and I still feel the same way," he said. "It has changed, it's a lot bigger now, but it has the same feel to it. The whole town is songwriters, musicians and music people, and it makes for a nice vibe, even though I don't have a clue who half of them are and vice versa."
He also sheds a little light on why his local residency isn't necessarily at the front of every rock-loving Nashvillian's mind.
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One concern that I've had for a very long time is how underrepresented the Asian American community is in the United States. Whether in the media or general community, Asian Americans don't seem to have the same voice or opportunities as other ethnicities in the United States. Part of this has to do with Asian Americans only making up about 5% of the population, but based on the representation that this group receives in the media, it would be the equivalent of this group making up less than 1% of the population. Given the significant academic and professional achievements of Asian Americans in general, it would seem they would be able to gain a more influential voice and higher representation in this country, but it just is not the case. It is concerning that Asian American youth have very few Asian American role models in the public to look up to, because there are so few Asian Americans being represented in the media. It seems everyday that the rights and voices of other minorities are being strongly talked about and discussed in the media, but there are very few conversations revolving around Asian Americans.
However, there is progress being made with different organizations being led by strong leaders in the Asian American community who are striving for change. One of these groups is the Asian Americans Advancing Justice, which is: "one of the nation's leading experts on issues of importance to the Asian American community including: affirmative action, anti-Asian violence prevention/race relations, census, immigrant rights, immigration, language access, television diversity and voting rights. Our expertise is widely acknowledged: in the media, by the public and lawmakers at the very highest tiers of government." They have made an impact on different policies and programs and have empowered Asian Americans to demand change in policies and programs by their presence in the election process. Furthermore, this organization is focused on: "Creating an Inclusive Society by helping Asian American and other minority groups to successfully challenge discriminatory barriers to fair and equal access to justice in the courts, jobs in the marketplace as well as government programs, benefits and forms of assistance at every level." This is an organization that needs to be supported in order to promote the rights of Asian Americans in this country.
Another important organization is the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce. According to their website: "We are the oldest and largest organization representing Asian American and Asian American-related groups in business, sciences, the arts, sports, education, public and community services. In 1984, there was a strong lack of organizations that traced their members' heritage to Asia, and there was no organization that represented the interests and future of the diverse pan Asian American (includes East, South and Southeast Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) business and professional community. Few noticed the growing diversity and size of the pan Asian American (AA) population. Even fewer knew about the burgeoning growth of the AA business community—which would become the fastest-growing group with the highest job creation record, highest household income, highest education attainment (U.S. Census 2010, Pew Research in 2012, and Nielsen Report in 2013). The need for an organization that would address the aspirations, potentials and the challenges of AAs faced in the mainstream market place was essential. Thus, the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) was established." This organization fills a dire need for Asian Americans to receive recognition of their voice in a variety of different fields, business, and in the general public.
Finally one group that supports Asian American youth is AALEAD, which: "envisions a United States in which low-income and underserved Asian Pacific American youth, and youth of all backgrounds, are equipped with the tools and opportunities to define themselves and their own futures. We are the leading community organization that provides educational enrichment and youth development programs to low-income and underserved Asian American youth in the Washington, D.C., metro area. Our highly dedicated staff and Board deliver specialized after school programs, one-on-one mentoring, academic support resources, and life skill development for students through After School, Summer, and Mentoring Programs. We also assist parents with school related issues affecting their children. Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment and culturally sensitive guidance so that each child we serve will be a contributing member of his or her community. Our programs currently serve over 350 students in the District of Columbia; Montgomery County, Maryland; and Fairfax County, Virginia, who represent more than 16 different Asian ethnicities." This is an example of a local organization that supports and makes an impact for the youth in local communities.
Although the rights and representation of Asian Americans has a long way to go, there have been encouraging signs of progress. There have been more Asian Americans being represented in different areas such as the entertainment industry, in sports, and public policy. There is now the beginning of a presence in these public arenas, when before it was almost nonexistent. It is important that one day Asian Americans be seen on equal footing as other ethnic groups, and not just as foreigners but accepted as Americans with the same rights and opportunities that others have.


text: Before joining Pilobolus in 2013, Hannah spent her days as a stage manager on and off Broadway, regionally, and with touring companies around the world. Highlights include Humor Abuse (MTC, A.C.T. & Seattle Rep), This Beautiful City (The Civilians), Eve Ensler's Emotional Creature, Sweeney Todd (dir. John Doyle), Spongebob Squarepants Live!, and 4 seasons at The Williamstown Theater Festival. Hannah is a graduate of Boston University?s School of Theatre Arts.


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Baseball Signs Blake Church to National Letter of Intent
Wednesday, July 31, 2002Johnson City, Tenn. (July 31, 2002) -- East Tennessee State head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Wednesday the signing of catcher/first baseman Blake Church (Roswell, Ga.) to a national letter of intent to play for the Bucs beginning in the 2003 season. Church was a standout at Roswell High School, being named to the Fulton County All-Star Team by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution following his senior season. Also, in 2002 Church was a member of the region 6AAAAA all-star team while leading his team to the AAAAA final four in Georgia, the highest classification in the state. Blake served as team captain last year, leading the team with a .390 batting average, 14 doubles and a .497 on-base percentage. His 40 hits rank third on the school's all-time single-season list. Blake batted .360 and again led the team in doubles during his junior season. He was a member of the region all-star team and was named honorable mention all-county and all-city by the Journal-Constitution. During his freshman season, Church was again honorable mention all-county after leading the team in batting average, home runs and on-base percentage. Church won Roswell High School's Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore and earned Offensive Player of the Year as a senior. Blake was a member of the 2001 East Cobb Yankees team that won the 2001 Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, N.M. He batted .340 over the summer. In 2000 Church was on the East Cobb Astros club that won the silver medal at the AAU Junior Olympics in Orlando, Fla. Church batted .382 with five home runs while leading the team to a 90-11 record. The team won championships at the Super Seven Series in Atlanta, Ga. and at the Canadian Invitational. "We are very excited to sign a player of Blake's caliber," said Skole. "He comes to us from one of the best high school baseball programs in the state of Georgia and has also been a standout in the stellar East Cobb summer program. Blake was considered to be one of the top high school hitters in the state of Georgia. We anticipate him making an immediate offensive impact in our program."
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Tuesday, March 30, 2004JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2004) - East Tennessee State's Tiffany McVay (Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.) was selected as the Southern Conference's softball Player of the Week for March 29. ETSU's McVay batted .438 on the week with two home runs. In a 1-0 victory against Appalachian State on Sunday, McVay's solo blast provided the game's only run. The senior pitcher and utility player from Soddy-Daisy, TN (Soddy-Daisy HS) also pitched a complete game shutout in that game, earning the victory on the mound. For the week, McVay picked up seven hits, two home runs, seven RBIs, including a slugging percentage of 1.000 and a field percentage of .952. Also receiving consideration for Player of the Week were Appalachian State's Candice Shelton who batted .444; Charleston's Amanda Cone who hit .579 with two home runs and six RBI; Teri Herbert of Chattanooga who belted two home runs; Natalie Layden of Elon who batted .385 on the week; Furman's LaKerah Barr who went seven-for-11 in a three-game series at UNC Greensboro; and Jennifer Hubbard of UNC Greensboro who hit .471 with four extra-base hits.
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Piaget Emperador watch
Ref : Watch G0A33071
Piaget Emperador watch, 32 x 41 mm. Case in 18K pink gold. Silver-coloured dial with sunburst guilloché motif and hour markers in 18K pink gold and Piaget coat of arms in 18K pink gold. Manufacture Piaget 560P self-winding mechanical movement with retrograde seconds display and date.
Metal: Pink gold
Metal weight (gr): 42.8
Strap type: Alligator
Strap colour: Brown
Strap buckle: Ardillon buckle
Wrist size: 210 mm (max), 171 mm (min)
Case shape: Reverse Tonneau
Case dimension: 32 x 41 mm
Case thickness: 9.3 mm
Dial colour: Silvered
Dial finishing: Guilloché
Index: Batons
Waterproofness: 03 ATM
Movement: Self-winding mechanical
With its generous proportions and elegant lines, the Piaget Emperador case is a contemporary classic. The sleek dial reinforces the elegance of this model, which features - opposite the large date window at 6 o'clock - the fascinating vision of a retrograde seconds mechanism, a testament to Piaget's watchmaking prowess.
560P movement
The 560P is a self-winding mechanical movement that is a variation of the 500P. It is differentiated by a retrograde seconds at 12 o'clock, a small complication of Fine Watchmaking, and by a large date window at 6 o'clock. The retrograde seconds counter, located at 12 o'clock, flies back to zero every 30 seconds. The circular Côtes de Genève, the circular-grained mainplate, the bevelled bridges and the blued screws adding the finishing touches to this movement are reminders of the Swiss watchmaking brand's high aesthetic values.
Shape: Truncated round
Functions: Retrograde seconds display at 12 o'clock, Date at 6 o'clock, Hours, Minutes
Power reserve (in hours): Approx. 42
Frequency (vph): 21,600
Frequency (Hz): 3
Diameter (lines): 9.00
Diameter (mm): 20.5
Number of jewels: 29
Thickness (mm): 5.1
Number of components: 236
Finishing: Bevelled bridges, Blued screws, Circular Côtes de Genève, Circular-grained mainplate
Manufacture Piaget 560P self-winding mechanical movement with retrograde seconds display and date.


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The idea of drafting offensive playmakers like Allen and Eifert, and OLinemen like Matthews, Lewan, and Wormack is tempting. Gotta get Tannehill more weapons and keep him from getting pressured.
But the thought of drafting top notch defensive players to plug the holes we have might be the way to go. Go heavy on defense in this draft, and use free agency to help our offense (Greg Jennings, an upgrade over Fasano, strengthen our OLine). And use next year's draft to plug the remaining holes we have on offense.
Drafting the best pass rusher at 12, and selecting the best DB's in the proceeding rounds could make us a superior defensive team.
As Philbin pointed out, we weren't forcing enough turnovers. This is an area that we can get better at through this draft.


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Bluegrass Hall of Famer Mac Wiseman is a big man, though surveying his size won't get you far in comprehending his musical enormity.
Wiseman is 87, and his history as a former member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, as an original member of Flatt & Scruggs' Foggy Mountain Boys and as a solo headliner at hundreds of bluegrass festivals through the decades means folks are apt to characterize him as a bluegrass artist.
Ask around town this week, as the International Bluegrass Music Association gathers in Nashville for its annual conference and awards show, and you'll find plenty of bluegrass banjo pickers happy to claim him as part of the family.
But while Wiseman is a much-celebrated bluegrass lynchpin — and certainly a part of the family — he's not a bluegrass artist. He has spent a musical lifetime defying the genre's implied limitations — instrumentation, song selection, harmony-heavy choruses and the like — and embracing every opportunity to wrap his spirited, twangless tenor around songs of many stripes.


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Fort Collins, CO (Sports Network) - Chris Nwoke rushed for 115 yards and the Colorado State defense returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the fourth quarter as the Rams defeated the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 42-27, in a Mountain West Conference bout at Hughes Stadium.
Nwoke recorded two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving, for CSU (2-6, 1-3 MWC), which snapped a six-game losing streak. Connor Smith completed 10- of-17 passes for 115 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for the Rams.
For Hawaii (1-6, 0-4), Joey Iosefa (22 carries, 106 yards) and Will Gregory (16 carries, 84 yards) both had solid games rushing the ball. Sean Schroeder threw for 200 yards and had two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing), but he completed just 19-of-46 passes and threw three interceptions.
The Warriors struck first with a defensive touchdown early in the first quarter when Jerrol Garcia-Williams recovered a Nwoke fumble and returned it 12 yards for a score.
Nwoke redeemed himself two minutes later, catching a 27-yard touchdown pass from Smith to tie the score up at 7-7.
Hawaii regained the lead later in the quarter on an eight-yard touchdown pass from Schroeder to Chris Gant.
CSU opened the second quarter up with a pair of scores less than two minutes apart. First Nwoke rushed in a seven-yard touchdown run, then, following a 76- yard punt return by Joe Hansley, James Skelton scored on a five-yard touchdown rush to put the Rams up, 21-14.
A Tommey Morris one-yard scoring run later in the quarter gave the Rams their third unanswered touchdown. The Warriors halted the run less than two minutes later as Schroeder scored on a one-yard touchdown run, making Hawaii's deficit seven, 28-21, with less than five minutes to play in the first half.
Tyler Hadden connected on a 26-yard field goal midway through the third quarter for Hawaii, and he added another one less than three minutes later (43 yards) to make it just a one-point game.
The Warriors drove deep into CSU territory early in the fourth quarter looking to take the lead, but in a huge momentum swing, DeAndre Elliot intercepted a Schroeder pass and returned it 76 yards for a touchdown to make it 35-27 in favor of the Rams.
Schroeder found himself in a similar situation towards the end of the fourth quarter, driving down the field with the hope of tying the game, but he tossed another pick-six, this time to Jasen Oden (60 yards), as CSU put the game away.
Hawaii lost despite outgaining the Rams, 393 yards to 291, and controlling the ball for more than 36 minutes.
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merle haggard
10 ACM Awards Moments You Didn't See On TV
Radio.com was in Las Vegas, at the ACM Party for a Cause, on the red carpet, at the awards show and in the press room covering the event. Here are 10 things that CBS didn't show you on television.
The Best Moments Of The 2014 ACM Awards
The Academy of Country Music's 49th Annual Awards were broadcast out of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas again this year, with special performances in nearby Mandalay Bay. Here are the biggest moments from the show.
ACM Awards Ceremony To Include Band Perry Performance, Merle Haggard Tribute
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A new hospital to be built in Stockholm wants to be to health sciences what the Large Hadron Collider is to physicists. The new Karolinska Solna University Hospital is expected to become the world's most advanced hospital and will also be aiming for LEED Gold certification. Designed by Tengbom Architects and developed by Skanska, the ultramodern hospital will place a strong focus on the patient, and the design is based on research to reduce the spread of infection and promote rapid recovery.
The new Karolinska Solna University Hospital is expected to be the first university hospital to achieve LEED Gold certification as well as the gold level of the Swedish certification system Miljöklassad Byggnad (environmentally classified building). Energy efficiency will play a major role in the new hospital and is expected to use half the power that the existing university hospital uses. Operated with minimal environmental impact, it is expected to be carbon neutral and utilize durable, recyclable materials based on renewable sources. Advanced lighting controls based on daylighting coming into the building will help save energy and a controlled ventilation system will also help improve indoor air quality.
The mission of the new hospital is "patient first", and to that end, each patient has their own private room, harmoniously designed to be a safe and comfortable place for the entire family. Designed to stand for up to 100 years, the building is durable and flexible for new advances in technology. The hope is that doctors, patients and technicians in the US and internationally who are looking to benefit from the latest technology and advances in health science will come to Stockholm and the new hospital. Construction is expected to start this summer in 2010 with the first patient admitted at the end of 2015, and will cost about SEK 14,5 billion.
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It will be interesting to know that in half the energy consumption the hospital is gonna run. may u please share the some of the major provisions provided in hospital to save energy.
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The combination of healthy food and "harmoniously designed to be a safe and comfortable place for the entire family" makes it very interesting if somebody comment of the type of food how it can be healthy.
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En español | Not long ago, an arts program in assisted living or nursing homes meant a choir singing a few songs during the holidays while the residents listened quietly. But the scene is changing. Residents now write and act in plays, compose songs and stories, and dance despite their walkers — and in their wheelchairs.
How? They're not professional artists or musicians for the most part. And many have physical limitations, memory loss or other impairments. But with the help of actors, storytellers, songwriters and dancers, they can exercise creativity and have some fun.
The shift from passive appreciation of the arts to hands-on participation by the old and frail is still in its infancy. But that's changing. The belief that creative expression is vital to an older adult's quality of life is part of a movement called "creative aging," which has an enthusiastic and growing audience. Long-term care residents and their families and caregivers aren't the only fans. Federal and local governments, agencies on aging, nonprofits and foundations have begun to fund arts programs and are replicating them nationwide.
Arts programs make sense: Older adults respond to stimulation and social interaction, and art, drama, dance and musical activities provide them with new ways to connect with caregivers. The programs are also relatively cheap to run, compared with paying for medicine or physical care — and can produce dramatic results.
Scientific studies suggest the arts can offer health outcomes no pill can provide. In 2001, the late, eminent gerontologist Gene Cohen studied the influence of the arts on older adults and found that when the adults engaged and learned something new, physical and emotional benefits followed. Cohen's findings and subsequent research suggest that creative expression programs can reduce pain, the need for medication, falls, depression and loneliness — while increasing mobility, helping cognition and making participants feel valued.


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There's a lot to like about the Tower Cos. plan to redevelop its Blairs residential and retail complex next to the Silver Spring Metro station.
New shops and restaurants. Two dog parks. High-density, transit-oriented residential space. And a 200,000-square-foot office building in a market where other developers are tripping over each other to convert existing office space to apartments.
In fact, the Montgomery County Planning Board likes the 3.8-million-square-foot project so much, it approved a preliminary plan on Thursday that could cut many months or even years off its multi-phase construction.
Addressing common developer complaints about lengthy review times, the board granted the Rockville-based firm a waiver that would allow it to submit demolition applications before completing site plan approval.
"We'd like to be able to start digging that hole because time is money," said attorney Robert G. Brewer, representing the developer.
Over the next 20 years, Tower plans to transform the sprawling, 30-acre, 1960s-era suburban property into a genuine urban neighborhood. In addition to multiple parks and the office space (which will add a net 127,438 square feet after demolition of an existing 72,562 square-feet), the proposal includes 250,000 square feet of retail space, a 125,000-square-foot hotel, and 3.4 million square feet of residential space. The plan calls for a total of 2,800 housing units, including 1,110 existing ones that would be preserved.
Planning commissioner Norman Dreyfuss said he was impressed by the willingness of the multi-generation Tower firm to sacrifice short-term profits by committing to such an ambitious redevelopment.
"It's a great thing for the county to have a company with this long-term vision," he said.
The project is an affirmation of planners' hopes for Silver Spring, planning chairwoman Françoise Carrier said.
Tower will begin by tearing down the four-building Blair Tower next year. Another major demolition would be delayed until 2024, when the lease ends for the existing Giant grocery.
Altogether, the project involves seven new buildings, each of which will require Tower to go through the county's site plan approval and demolition and construction permitting process. That adds about two and half months to the approval process for each building, Brewer said.
The ad hoc change in the application schedule is a boost for the county as well, planning board member Casey Anderson said.
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Virginia took a new swipe at Maryland with the announcement that Cvent, a cloud-based event management firm, will relocate to Tysons Corner after considering moving across the river.
The dig at Maryland might be dismissed as pointless chest-thumping, considering that Cvent is staying in Fairfax County. But it is fresh evidence that the Northern Virginia market has more to offer than suburban Maryland, despite the Free State's lower office rental rates.
"Virginia successfully competed against Maryland for the project, which will create 400 new jobs in three years and retain 451 jobs," a press release from Virginia Gov. McDonnell said on Oct. 22.
It's very likely that the look across the Potomac was part of the local corporate routine of threatening to move out of state to win taxpayer concessions. In fact, Cvent's half-mile move from McLean will cost Virginia a $1 million grant from the Governor's Opportunity Fund.
Cvent's relocation won't involve any new build-to-suit construction either, because the firm will take 130,000 square feet from the former 900,000-square-foot headquarters campus of military contractor SAIC, which signed for smaller space in Tysons Corner.
But the fact that the crowded Tysons Corner's market is so dynamic to allow such moves is one sign of Virginia's advantages over Maryland, according to a new report by broker Colliers International.
Its white paper, "The Road More Traveled: Why Employers Continue to Choose Northern Virginia Over Maryland," concludes that taxes, health insurance costs and developer risk-taking all play a part in corporate-relocation decisions.
The report concluded "Suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia continue to compete over the same tenants while Washington, DC typically does not. The lesser cost of doing business in Virginia versus Maryland creates a competitive advantage for ownerships in Northern Virginia."
In looking at corporate tax rates only, the reports notes that Virginia's is the lowest at 6 percent; Maryland is second at 8.25 percent; and D.C. has the highest rate at 9.975 percent. The difference compounds the fact that average employer health insurance premium costs give an advantage to Virginia, at $32.4 million for a firm in a 200,000-square-foot office space, compared to $40.9 million in Maryland.
Combined, corporate income tax and health costs more than wipe out the fact that the Maryland suburbs offer lower average rents at $25.38 per square foot than in Northern Virginia, where the average is $30.62.
Anyone choosing Maryland will have to absorb a 27-percent higher cost of doing business when accounting for the corporate tax and health insurance. That's a major factor for employers who value Maryland's schools or liberal social policies affecting employers, such as recognizing gay marriage.
The Colliers report adds that "tenants are also choosing Northern Virginia over suburban Maryland due to the considerable edge in development momentum Northern Virginia possesses."
It cites communications firm Intelsat's decision to move to Virginia from D.C., passing on 4500 East West Highway in Bethesda, which the report noted is Maryland's only "trophy-quality new construction." Intelsat has signed for 188,000 square feet at a 22-story building that is expected to be completed in early 2014. It also helps Virginia that the first phase of the new Metro Silver Line is expected to be completed in December, while Maryland's proposed Purple Line light rail system linking Bethesda to New Carrollton is not a sure bet for needed federal funding.
Finally, Colliers notes the fact that more speculative office space is under construction in Northern Virginia, with almost 4.5 million square feet in the pipeline, compared to about 2.25 million square feet in the Maryland suburbs. And only 40 percent of that space is pre-leased in Virginia, compared to 84 percent in Maryland.
"In addition to the quality of buildings in Northern Virginia, a great indicator of tenant demand is ownerships' willingness to go speculative in construction. … This creates far more options in Northern Virginia than exist in suburban Maryland," The report said.
The General Services Administration needs to improve its real estate planning and consider better alternatives when it leases space, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office, the internal federal watchdog agency.
In a review of 218 high-value leases — about 60 percent of which are in the D.C. region — the GAO found that the GSA is hobbled by Congress, which provides insufficient funds to allow agencies to make the often cheaper decision to buy needed space rather than rent it. The report to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs also said that the "GSA and tenant agencies have faced challenges in funding space renovations and moving costs," which "contributed to delays and some cases in which GSA continues to occupy space after the lease expires."
The report noted savings the GSA has achieved through its office consolidation program. Notably, GSA recently negotiated for more than 1.2 million rentable square feet in suburban Maryland with an estimated annual lease cost reduction for National Institutes of Health of $4.4 million.
A 2012 GSA report said planned consolidations by HHS would improve its utilization rate and increase the number of staff in the space by about 50 percent, creating an estimated savings of more than $10 million in annual rent.
But the GSA also "does not follow capital-planning practices involving alternatives evaluation, project prioritization, and long-term capital planning," the report said.
One such example is the ongoing consolidation and renovation of the HHS Parklawn building next to the Twinbrook Metro station in Rockville by Chevy Chase-based JBG Cos. The GAO noted that the new 15-year lease starting in 2015 results in a space reduction of about 28 percent.
One advantage of leasing the 935,000-square-foot complex is that the developer has more flexibility to finance major renovations for which the GSA would have difficulty securing funding from Congress because the project is backed by a long-term federal lease.
But passing financing costs through to taxpayers can be more expensive than the costs to the government of borrowing money from the Treasury.
"Considerations of such trade-offs could be factored into an analysis of whether the government should own or lease such high-value space needs, but the prospectus for this [Parklawn] lease did not consider alternatives to continuing to lease this long-term space need," the report said.


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En español l Eyes may not be a window to the soul, as poets have claimed, but eyesight is certainly a window on the world. As boomers age, however, millions of them will struggle with some kind of eye disease. Over age 40, an estimated 25 million people have cataracts and more than 2.5 million have glaucoma; more than 2 million men and women over age 50 have age-related macular degeneration.
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Cataracts are a price that many of us pay for growing older. Light normally passes through the eye's clear lens to the retina, the light-sensitive area at the back of the eye. Sometime after age 40, small clumps of protein can form in the lens and cause it to become cloudy — and the loss of vision cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. This clouding is called a cataract.
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During the operation the surgeon will make a small opening in the cornea (the front part of the eye), insert a tiny high-frequency ultrasound probe to break the cloudy lens into fine particles, vacuum them out and then implant a clear artificial lens. It's often done in as little as 15 minutes. Painful? No, you'll receive an anesthetic eyedrop or injection as well as a sedative to relax you.
Looking ahead: A new procedure called laser-assisted cataract surgery uses a computer-guided laser to deliver pulses of energy to perform some of the steps that are now carried out with handheld instruments. Studies are now under way to evaluate the safety and advantages of this new technology. Private insurance or Medicare may not cover part of the cost. Ask your doctor.
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2011: Started all 22 games on the Duke backline in 2011 ... part of a Duke defense that ranked second in the ACC and eighth nationally in goals against average (1.2).
2010: Played in all 19 contests, starting nine, including the last seven games of the season ... posted an assist in Duke's regular season finale vs. Virginia on Oct. 30 ... made a defensive save on Sept. 11 at Wake Forest to help force overtime with the Demon Deacons ... named to the NFHCA National Academic All-America team.
2009: Started all 19 games as a first-year player ... scored three goals and had four assists from the backline .... Tallied the game-winning goal against Longwood on Sept. 19 ... scored the final Duke goal of the season against Virginia in the ACC Tournament on Nov. 5 ... NFHCA National Academic All-America honors ... second team All-South Region ... ACC All-Academic Team selection.
Prior to Duke: Four-year letterwinner and four-time MVP Mid-Penn ... four-time Mid-Penn All-Star ... earned team's defensive MVP award as a senior in 2008 ... two-year captain ... voted Patriot News all-underclassman in 2005 and 2006 ... All-America in 2007 ... first team all-state as a junior and senior, second team as a freshman and sophomore ... named to Patriot News Big 11 list in 2008 ... Patriot News second team in 2007 ... played club field hockey with East Coast Field Hockey from 2004-09 ... Festival Pool D champion in 2007 ... National Indoor Tournament Pool B participant from 2005-08 ... also a member of the National Honor Society, student council, Students Against Destructive Decisions and Four Diamonds committee.
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