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February 2010
This is a sticky post that will show all my upcoming events, panels, signings, etc. I'll edit the list as it changes. So here it is!
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MoCCA Art Fest, June 6-7, 2009: Will and I will be there as the Bazaarium, and will be selling our Victorian inspired wares! You can find us at table 629.
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San Diego Comic Con, July 23-26: Will and I will be there as the Bazaarium, and will be selling our Victorian inspired wares in the Small Press area. More info to come.
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I realize it's been a million years since I've posted on LJ, and I guess that means I'm resurrecting my blog from the dead in order to post this, but I wanted to announce that Will and I will have a table at the MoCCA Art Fest this weekend and we'll be selling our Victorian wares from our online shop The Bazaarium. We'll be at table 629!
I can't tell you how crazy and hectic things have been. The Bazaarium has been doing great and has been keeping us both very busy with orders. We're still figuring out how to best run a small business - it's definitely been a learning process, but I feel like we're getting the hang of it! We definitely want to grow the business even more in the future and are looking at ways in which we can do this. We'll also have a table at Comic-Con this year, which will be a first for us!
We also just moved into a new, bigger place with a garage that we plan to convert into a studio. I've moved a lot in my life but not so much locally. I thought a local move would be easier than a cross-country move... and in some ways it is, but you still have to pack everything up and then unpack everything. It's still a ton of work. And right now we don't yet have internet hooked up at the new house, and all our stuff is scattered around so it makes preparing for MoCCA really difficult. We'll make it work, though. We always do!
Anyway, I just wanted to let you all know I'm still around even if I haven't been posting much lately. Once things settle down I plan to update more often and let you all know what projects I'm working on!
See you in NY!
Just a couple hours ago I finished my last page on Sabrina. I won't lie - I got a little misty-eyed. Not just because I was sad - but because I also felt really proud. I've been working on Sabrina for almost 5 years and have 42 issues under my belt. In comics these days, it's rare to have that much longevity - especially for a first-timer like myself. But the most satisfying thing was knowing that I was able to tell a complete story - the way I intended it to be, from start to finish. It wasn't like Archie told me in the middle of an arc that it was canceled and I had to rush to tie up loose ends. In some ways I always knew the final issue would be #100, and I wrote my stories so they would lead up to that climatic issue. Of course, had Sabrina continued beyond that, I had plenty of ideas of where I would go next, but my main, epic "Four Blades" storyline was always meant to be resolved by issue 100.
On another note, it's so weird to me to realize how much I've grown to love the characters. I know they're just lines on paper, but I've come to regard them as real people in some ways. I feel like a proud mom who's seen Sabrina grow up from a petulant teenager into a strong young woman, and I admit I've always had a bit of a crush on Shinji *^_^* I actually got a pang of sadness thinking about how I was now going to walk away from these characters and wonder what they would be doing next with their lives, in some place where I wouldn't be able to see them. Ok, so that probably sounds a little crazy, but I hope some of you writers and artists understand. ^_^;;
It's also amazing to see how much my art has changed and grown over the years. I look back on some of my first issues and I find them absolutely cringe-worthy! But doing comics has really helped me develop my skills and I feel like I finally have my own "style".
Anyway, I couldn't have done it all without the support of my awesome inker, Jim Amash, letterer Teresa Davidson, and colorist, Jason Jensen. And of course, my original editor Victor Gorelick who hired me originally. I used to be so intimidated by him only to realize he's the nicest guy. And my current awesome editor Mike Pellerito whom I also consider a friend. I'm going to continue doing some things for Archie, so this isn't "goodbye", but just a thanks for everything so far.
And thanks to all my loyal readers and fans. I hope you enjoy looking back into the earlier issues of my work and seeing some of the clues I left there! :D
I hope my fans will continue to support me and read whatever I come out with next!
Time for my yearly year-end review and meme!
I realize I haven't been blogging much of late.... to be honest it's partially because there's not much to blog about and I don't really like to blab about boring day-to-day stuff (that's what twitter and tumblr are for. But I don't really keep up with those, either). But partially because I feel like this year has been sort of a year for reflecting, keeping quiet, and observing. 2007 was really rough and while 2008 was an improvement, things are still settling down, like the ripple effect of a stone being thrown in the water. The economy has taken a toll on everyone, and it seems to be affecting everything from everyone's general mood and optimism, to physical assests like savings, to book sales, and getting freelance work. It's affected me a bit in all these ways, most notably that my run on Sabrina is coming to an end. It's sad because it's been my job for the past 5 years, and I've really grown to love the characters and world. But all good things must come to an end and I really feel fortunate that it will end with me having told a complete story, rather than it just trailing off and fading away. I'm looking it as an opportunity to focus on new projects, including my own personal projects which I haven't been giving as much attention to in recent years.
I am pleased that I kept up with most of my resolutions for 2008.
Last year I resolved to:
1. Write More. I want to possibly attempt a novel. I want to write way more Dollar Dreadfuls.
I wrote more Dollar Dreadfuls and started a novel. I wish I had done even more, but I feel pretty satisfied overall.
2. Get Dollar Dreadfuls off the ground, open our online store, and create more content.
Will and I finally launched our online shop, The Bazaarium and so far, it's been doing great! The next step will be to expand on our store and figure out how to streamline things, such as figuring out how to make prepping each individual order take less time.
3. I resolved to be more healthy. I'm going to take vitamins and exercise more. I think this will improve my mood and productivity. I think I also want to learn to cook so we don't eat so much fast food and tv dinners.
I've started taking vitamins everyday and taking better care of my teeth (still have yet to go to the dentist.... I'm scared!!!). I rode my bike a lot and got in good shape over the summer, but I haven't really kept up with that in the fall and winter... As for cooking... well, that's something I still need to work on!
4. Go on vacation with Will. Will and I haven't really gotten much of a break this year, and the last time we went on a trip together was over a year ago. I really want to go somewhere where we can just unwind and see something new.
This was the one thing that didn't really happen. Will was supposed to come with me to Japan, but that fell through because of work, so I ended up going by myself rather than lose my deposit. We were also supposed to go to Palm Springs for a weekend, but that also fell through. Will works so hard and I can't help but think of those Bahamavention commercials. I want to hijack him and force him on a relaxing vacation with no computer! This is my ultimate resolution for 2009, especially since it'll be our 10th anniversary of being together!
So basically, my resolutions are the same, just bigger and better. i have a good feeling about 2009. Nine is my lucky number and I feel hopeful about a future where Obama is president.
Now, without further ado, my yearly meme under the cut! Happy New Year, everyone!!
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This is where I'll be on my birthday! Will and I will be there selling our Silhouette Masterpiece Theatres and Dollar Dreadfuls. We're sharing a table with friends who will also have some cool things for sale! If you're in the area I hope you can stop by!
Current Mood: excited
Last night, at about 4am I woke up and wasn't able to get back to sleep. And for some reason I kept thinking about DC's Minx line and why it's failed and how much I dread the assumptions that people will make that comics for girls are destined to fail or, worse yet, that girls don't read comics - which I know is untrue, and many other people know is untrue. But the failure of such a promising line does cast a shadow on those arguments.
When I first heard about Minx, I was really excited to read the books and see what would come of the line. I ended up reading quite a few of the books and I guess I can agree with what's been said all around: a couple were really good, but most of them were just "ok". A couple didn't grab me at all. In some cases, the art was fantastic, but the stories weren't as strong. Or the stories were entertaining, but the art looked a little rough. But overall, I'm saddened to see such a noble effort fizzle so quickly and my heart does go out to the writers and artists involved.
I could comment on the books' presentation and cover design and placement in book stores, but I don't claim to be knowledgeable enough about marketing to make any assumptions on how these might have contributed to the poor sales.
I know manga has also been in decline in recent months, but girls are still reading it, and I still see them crowding the aisles of my local Borders. And, as I lay in bed with insomnia, I began forming another theory about why American comics geared directly at girls typically do not do as well consistently as manga has.
I feel that a lot of American comics for girls feel a need to "teach a lesson", or inject some sort of important learning experience or nuggets of advice for the young, female reader. And this is all well and good in theory, but at the same time, and I can speak for myself when I say that girls don't like to be talked down to, or preached to. Sometimes one just wants to read a comic for pure enjoyment and nothing else. This is why I mostly read "boy" comics growing up, because all the "girl" comics seemed to assume that I was simple-minded and that I needed to know the difference between right and wrong. Now, obviously, comics for girls have come a long way since then and there are so many more titles that girls - and boys -can enjoy that aren't condescending. But I feel that, even though it's not as obvious nowadays, comics for girls still feel a need to impart a lesson or message.
This brings me to think about manga. Doesn't it teach lessons too? Well sure. You'll see the common themes of the importance of friendship and reaching goals etc. But I think that the manga format manages to dilute the message and make it more digestible. Over a series of several 100-page volumes, a girl can learn her lesson, but because it's so spread out it doesn't feel as preachy. By contrast, American comics typically are shorter in length - whether it's a self-contained graphic novel (as in the Minx line), or a 32 page comic which offers even less space to tell a story. But the result is that the writer feels the need to cram their message in before the end of those 32-100 pages, and it comes off a little stronger than it would in a longer, serialized work. I can freely admit that I do the same thing with Sabrina. I always feel a need to make some kind of point with each issue. Maybe it's just a cultural thing, and Americans are more prone to wanting to inject some morality or lesson into our work because of our country's Christian roots, or the backlash against "immoral" comics that followed the Seduction of the Innocent. That may be a stretch, but hey - it's something to ponder!
But I can say that reading titles like Nana or Hot Gimmick - the characters are not perfect. They often make mistakes. And I feel like the Japanese attitude is "You know what? That's ok?". Because the Japanese do not have the same "rules" that many Americans have about what is appropriate for girls, I feel that manga writers do not really "judge" their own characters. They simply allow them to experience things. Maybe they'll change because of it, maybe not. Either way, it's ok.
I remember when I first read Hot Gimmick, the lead character Hatsumi drove me nuts because she was such a pushover! I kept reading and reading, fully expecting that somewhere along the way she would learn to stand up for herself and grow into a better person, because this is what I would expect from an American comic. But by the last page of the last book I realized that Hatsumi hadn't really changed at all. And at first I was really disappointed. But then I realized "well, maybe that's ok." Some people don't change. Some people don't necessarily learn from their experiences. Some people are content to let other people take charge. And it may not be what I prefer, but who am I to judge?
It's the same thing with the super-popular Twilight series. I read the books and I'll be in the minority when I say that I did not care for them- particularly the main character, Bella. I kept waiting and waiting for her to grow a spine and to stop being so co-dependent, but it never happened. And for me, this lack of growth in her character was a bitter disappointment. But again, just like in Hot Gimmick, I was forced to realize that, despite making choices that I felt were "wrong", Bella made the choice of what she wanted in life. And maybe that choice was little more than a Vampire boyfriend and baby, but it was still her choice. Some girls want to become career women, some want to grow up to become mothers. But again, who am I to judge? At the end of the day, I feel that Twilight doesn't really try to teach anything. It's just an entertaining love story and maybe that's why girls like it so much.
Bella may be chaste and naive, but the characters of Gossip Girl are the exact opposite -- yet the series is equally appealing to girls. Why? Because the characters are flawed, they drink and sleep around and sabotage each other, and the show (and books) make no apologies for that. It may be "Every Parent's Worst Nightmare", but it's pretty damn entertaining! And as horrible as it does sound, if one actually reads or watches the series, they do learn that the characters, flawed though they may be, also have the capacity to change, they have the capacity to forgive and care for each other, and to learn from their experiences. But it's not preachy because that's not the point. It's entertainment, pure and simple.
And I feel that many popular manga series for girls, such as Nana, are similar. They feature characters that are both lovable and flawed, who make mistakes, who sometimes act needy or selfish, who sometimes do the right thing, but sometimes don't. And it's not trying to force a lesson down readers' throats, it's just telling a story about life and relationships.
As a last example which also contrasts sharply with the previous ones - take Archie comics in general. They have a huge female readership and yes, they are skewed a little younger than the girls who are watching Gossip Girl or reading Nana. Archie has always been known to be "wholesome" -- so doesn't that contradict my claim that girls don't want to be lectured in their comics? Well, not exactly. Archie, as a company, has established that their characters will never smoke or drink or do drugs or ride in a car without a seatbelt, etc etc. But the stories each month are not about those things. You won't find a story called "Betty Buckles her Seat Belt!". The "rules" exist in the background, but once they are established, it frees the writers to just focus on telling short, funny stories intended to entertain. The point of a typical Archie story is to tell a joke and they're not nearly as preachy as you might expect them to be. There are, admittedly, the occasional stories where a deliberate point is made but Veronica will always be a spoiled rich girl. She may have individual stories where she realizes that her attitude can gets her into trouble, but next issue she'll go right back to being the same, spoiled rich girl. The characters are constant... they don't change. And some may say the characters never "grow" or "learn", but that's not really the point. It's all about fun and that's why so many kids grow up reading Archie comics.
Anyway! Sorry for the rambling post (It was 4am when I was thinking all of this), but in summation I just think girls want to be entertained. Pure and simple. Because we'll get our life lessons by experiencing life. But comics, sometimes, just need to be comics.
Current Mood: Fighting a Cold
I haven't posted much in a while because I've been pretty busy with work and such, but I wanted to let you all know that I have two interviews up! I basically talk about my plans for Sabrina as the story nears issue #100, and also a bit about my TOKYOPOP project!
The first is on the fabulous blog, Comics Worth Reading, by Johanna Draper Carlson and you can read it HERE.
The second is on Newsarama. Check it out HERE.
Many thanks to Johanna and Benjamin Ong Pang Kean for taking the time to interview me!
I saw this on digital_eraser's LJ and thought it was hilarious, so I wanted to give it a try:
Your Debut Album
The Pain of Stupidity
I'm impressed with how well it worked out!
Will and I got back from New York last night. We had a great time at MoCCA. It was so nice to be back in NY and to hang out with old friends even though it was sort of a whirlwind trip and we didn't have as much free time as we would have liked to see everything (and everyone) we wanted to. But I think we've both realized that one year is just too long to be away from NY, so we're definitely going to try and go back more often for fun.
The show was a success for us, even with the sweltering heat outside that possibly deterred some people from going to the show. We sold tons of Dollar Dreadfuls - selling out of a couple of our titles, (as well as my Knit Wits ashcan which I didn't really expect!) I didn't get a chance to look around the show as much as I would have liked - the days literally flew by for me, but I did do a couple quick passes of the floor and bought a couple things which entertained me on the long plane ride home.
Overall, it was a wonderful show (as always) and we've already signed up to be back next year!
In other news, this weekend I'll be participating in the Tour de Cure, which is a 34 mile bike ride for the American Diabetes Association. I've never ridden that far before, (and I'll be riding a fixed gear bike!) so it will be a challenge. But I have been training very hard these past couple months, so I feel confident I can do it! I've already raised 700 dollars - and I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has donated so far. Your support means so much to me.
A couple of my family members, including my brother, suffer from diabetes so it is a cause that is near and dear to me. I want to raise as much as I possibly can in the hopes of one day finding a cure for this disease!
So, please, if you can spare even just $5, I would truly appreciate it! You can sponsor me online at my PERSONAL SITE. Thank you!!
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Jeremiah James Korfe will be in concert at the Sounds of Spirit Lake outdoor concert series Friday, Aug. 12.
The 7 p.m. concert is held on the shores of Spirit Lake in Menahga, rain or shine. The rain venue at the Menahga Public School. Bring a lawn chair.
Food and beverages are provided on site by the United Methodist Church of Menahga to support their outreach programs.
Dividing his time between writing, recording, touring and farming, Korfe has charm and passion that play well on the stage and beyond.
He has toured with his band nationally with The X Games and been featured on TV and print commercials with Harley Davidson, Budweiser and Crown Royal.
He was the winner of season three of CMT's "Sweet Home Alabama." Korfe was invited to ACM and CMT's Music Awards. He has been a Top 10 winner when his "Fearless Gal" video hit No. 6 on CMT.com's "Most Popular Artist" and stayed on the Top 10 for six weeks. He was winner of the Sturgis Main Stage gig.
Korfe remains very active on his family farm in his hometown of Clarissa, Minn.
Graduating from college with a degree in music, Korfe mastered the guitar, piano and drums. In grade school, he took several years of violin lessons.
From his early years performing in Los Angeles he moved to Nashville where he spends winters recording.
His unique blend of country and rock is a catchy tribute to farmers and country living. While still running his farm, the songs come from a genuine reality of what country is all about.
This concert series is funded, in part, by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Five Wings Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Jeremiah James Korfe will be in concert at the Sounds of Spirit Lake outdoor concert series Friday, Aug. 12.

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Gallery of Plotly Graphs in R
Get started with Shiny applcations with this set of examples. A collection of practical Shiny applications for interactive graphing with Plotly, data science, technical computing, and more.
Instructions on how to install Plotly's R package can be found on the
Plotly for R: Getting Started page.
Shiny can be installed by typing
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When we have reached the age of seventy five we will have slept for twenty five years. A third of our life is spent asleep. Sleeping is almost as important as breathing and eating. Breathing is involuntary, eating is voluntary and sleep is somewhere in between. Deep sleep physically is the time when the body is repaired and rejuvenated, when energy levels are restored.
In complete contrast when we are spiritually asleep we are in the hands of Satan, living a sinful life with no dissatisfaction with that state. To become awake, we need to cast off this deep sleep. However many people just move from deep sleep into a day dreaming doziness, which Wesley compares to the Laodicean church – neither hot nor cold but lukewarm.
In our society this would be people going through the niceties of religion without any commitment. All churches have these people, willing to come to a service but not willing to commit any further, perhaps going as far as seeing the fire but not willing to jump in and be refined by the Spirit.
I remember being on the edge of the fire twice before I just leapt in, an amazing journey started in that first step. I woke up from my deep sleep and awakened into a new life. John Wesley also moved from sleep to awake and I think this is the power of his preaching. When he shouted to the gentry in the paid pews "Awake!" "Awake!" he wanted them to have the revelation of Holy Spirit that he had. He was passionate to bring many souls to the Cross and he didn't assume that just because a person was sitting in the pew they were an altogether Christian.
In the last paragraph he urges them individually and corporately to awaken before the great trumpet of the Lord is blown! and our land become a field of blood.


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Japanese apples are reached with:
Vitamin A– important for healthy vision and immune system support.
Vitamin C– important to strengthen the immune system. Vitamins A and C are antioxidants.
Vitamin K – It plays a major role in blood clotting. Vitamin K is also absolutely essential to building strong bones, preventing heart disease, and crucial part of other bodily processes.
Manganese– With eating the Japanese apples we intake manganese which plays an important role in the development of strong and healthy bones. It is needed for energy metabolism or to convert the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy and the formation of the hormone thyroxine, which is produced in the thyroid gland.
Fiber– Japanese apples are a great source of dietary fiber given that one apple contains 6 grams of fiber (24% of the recommended daily intake).
These apples are useful for:
Prevention of cancer
Japanese apple is full of antioxidants like vitamins A, C and K. Antioxidants protect the body from the effects of oxidative stress, which can help strengthen the immune system and defense against disease. The consequences of oxidative stress often associated with chronic diseases such as heart disease and various types of cancer.
Japanese apple is rich in dietary fiber that are essential for the good functioning of the digestive tract. Dietary fiber stimulates digestion and helps with constipation problems by encouraging the bowel resulting in the ejection of harmful toxins from the body.
Good eyesight
This delicious fruit is, in addition to vitamins A, C and K, and an excellent source of zeaxanthin. These antioxidants, which are often called "vitamins for the eyes", protect your eyes from diseases that are characteristic for the elderly, such as cataracts and macular degeneration by reducing the effects of oxidative stress.
Immune system
One fruit of Japanese apple contains 12.6 mg of vitamin C, which makes 21% of the preferred daily intake of this vitamin. Inclusion fruits rich in vitamin C strengthens the immune system, protecting the body against infection and free radicals.
Weight loss
Japanese apples are great source of dietary fiber given that one apple contains 6 grams of fiber (24% of the recommended daily intake). Dietary fiber is crucial for weight loss because it accelerates digestion and reduces appetite.
Source: healthylivingdoctor365.com
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text: Posted on Monday, May 9, 2011 in UEA Blog United Equipment Accessories uses SolidWorks, a 3D CAD software, for all of our new design projects for electrical slip rings, cable reels and shift controls. When designing new parts, it is critical to know where there will be interference and design issues when assembling parts. In the past, some of these design issues were not discovered until the product was being assembled on the production floor causing costly tear down and rework. Now with SolidWorks, we discover these issues before the design is released to production allowing a smooth transition to be built, inspected and shipped. One of the critical issues with designing new slip ring assemblies is voltage spacing. Depending on the voltage, a minimum air gap and over surface spacing is required between conductive parts. With SolidWorks, we discover issues like this and are able to maintain the proper voltage spacing between the conductive parts. United Equipment's customers also appreciate that we are able to send them a solid model of their customer specific slip ring, cable reel or shift control. With the solid model, they are able to drop it into their design to verify that they don't have any interference or design issues to deal with before receiving the finished product. In the end, design issues are much easier to deal with when discovered ahead of production and before the end customer receives the electrical slip ring, cable reel or shift control. Josh Bockholt, Sr. Designer – Engineering


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A survey by the Taiwan Digital Convergence Development Association showed that more than 60 percent of respondents support the plan to switch to an "a la carte" pricing scheme for TV cable services by 2017.
The telephone survey found that 56.5 percent of those polled are dissatisfied with the current pricing plan for cable services, in which consumers pay a fixed monthly fee of between NT$490 and NT$600 to watch about 100 channels. About 33 percent said there was nothing wrong with the present service.
The National Communications Commission's proposal to implement an a la carte pricing scheme, in which customers pay for bundles of channels they specifically subscribe to, was supported by 61 percent of respondents, with just 25 percent opposed.
Meanwhile, about 57 percent of participants approved of the commission's proposal to require every cable operator to provide at least four basic channel packages for consumers to choose from by 2017, while 25 percent disapproved of the measure.
The survey also found that approximately 73 percent of the respondents were concerned about national security breaches if China obtains information about Taiwan's telecom network and infrastructure.
Findings also showed that 55 percent worried that the government may launch a massive surveillance program over the Internet.
Meanwhile, 63 percent of respondents expressed concern that media outlets would all be owned by one group in the future, while 58 percent said media outlets are already controlled by a few conglomerates.
In addition, 67.8 percent said that financial holding firms should not be allowed to operate media outlets and that the draft anti-media monopoly act — which has yet to be passed at the legislature — should be retroactively applied to any financial group given permission to do so in the past.
Although the government has heavily promoted policies of digital convergence, 83 percent of those polled said they had never heard of the concept, the survey found.
The survey was taken between July 15 and July 24, and collected 1,510 valid samples with a margin of error of 2.5 percentage points.


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The following review appeared a few days ago
12 Months of Health IT: A Year of Momentous Progress
January 10, 2012 | Farzad Mostashari, MD, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
ONC earned its nickname as the "Office of No Christmas" during the 2009 Holiday season roughly two years ago when we, along with our colleagues at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced the proposed regulations to govern the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs (EHR Incentive programs) established under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). CMS's proposed rule outlined provisions governing the EHR Incentive programs, including defining the central concept of "meaningful use" of EHR technology.
At the same time, ONC issued an interim final regulation that set initial standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria for EHR technology. In the closing months of 2009, ONC also issued a flurry of funding opportunities to support health information technology adoption, information exchange, and the workforce needed to make this important Recovery Act program succeed.
A year later, by the 2010 holiday season, vendors, newly accredited certification bodies, and a few vanguard providers were gearing up for the official launch of the EHR Incentive programs, which opened for registration on January 3, 2011. What has happened in the 12 months since then?
I would like to highlight ten of this year's most notable developments in the world of health information technology and ONC.
1. January: Launch of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs
Over the past 12 months, the concept of Meaningful Use has thoroughly permeated EHR development and implementation. The marketplace of certified products has grown quickly, interest in Meaningful Use among providers and hospitals is sky-high, and the pace of incentive payments has continued to accelerate.
- Products: As of today more than 1,500 EHRs—about 1,000 ambulatory and 500 inpatient EHRs— have been certified by one of the six private-sector Authorized Testing and Certification Bodies selected by ONC, up from 300 certified products at the start of the year. To date, 672 vendors have products certified under the program (60% of those vendors are small businesses with 50 or fewer employees), which is more than a three-fold increase in the number of vendors with certified products at the beginning of the year. This growth fosters competition, innovation, and gives providers more choices than ever before.
- Eligible Professionals and Hospitals: As we conclude the year, participation in the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs is strong and growing at an impressive rate. As of November 30, 2011, 154,362 eligible professionals and 2,868 eligible hospitals have registered with either of the EHR Incentive Programs. According to a recent survey, more than two-thirds of hospital CIOs and CEOs identified achieving Meaningful Use as their top IT priority. More than half of office-based physicians say they intend to apply for the Medicare or Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.
More than 20,000 eligible professionals and 1,200 hospitals have already received their incentive payments from CMS, totaling $1.8 billion so far, with December shaping up to be the biggest month yet.
2. February: Launch of DIRECT
The Direct Project provides a simple, secure, standards-based way for providers and other participants to send encrypted health information directly to trusted recipients over the internet—a kind of "health email." During 2011, the Direct Project went from publishing its first set of consensus-approved specifications to testing in pilots, to initial production implementation across vendor and state boundaries.
The Direct Project's 200+ committed members reached consensus on two key specifications enabling secure directed transport of health information. Thirteen pilot communities across the nation put these specifications into practice, and successfully exercised and validated them. Technology and service vendors began offering production Direct capabilities to statewide health information exchanges, state and federal agencies, and health care professionals, with more than 35 vendors having implemented Direct by the end of 2011. Larger communities using Direct in production started to emerge, with Direct as part of the core strategy of 40 state HIE grantees.
3. March: The National Quality Strategy
In March, HHS released the National Quality Strategy for health improvement, the first effort to create a national framework to help guide local, state, and national efforts to improve the quality care in the United States. The National Quality Strategy recognizes health information technology as critical to improving the quality of care, improving health outcomes, and ultimately reducing the costs. Putting the National Quality Strategy into action, HHS subsequently launched two key initiatives that set specific national targets:
- Partnership for Patients, which is working with a wide variety of private and public stakeholders to make hospital care safer by reducing hospital acquired conditions by 40%, and improving care transitions upon release from the hospital so that readmissions are reduced by 20%.
- Million Hearts campaign, which is a public-private initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years by improving access to care and increasing adherence with basic preventive medicine.
The evidence shows that, health information technology, along with delivery system improvements, will be a key ingredient to the success of these campaigns and other efforts around the country to improve health outcomes. A study published this September in the New England Journal of Medicine which looked at diabetes care in Cleveland found:
- 51% of the patients being treated by physicians practices using an EHR received care that met all endorsed standards of diabetes care compared to 7% of patients treated by non-EHR practices
- 44% of patients treated by EHR practices met at least four out of five outcome standards for diabetes compared to 16% of patients in paper-based practices with similar outcomes
4. April: Launch of the Standards "Summer Camp"
At the April HIT Standards Committee meeting, Doug Fridsma, Director of the Office of Standards and Interoperability and Acting Chief Science Officer, kicked off the Summer of Standards—an accelerated effort to support the Stage 2 standards and certification requirements for the EHR Incentive Programs.
These activities took place within the Standards and Interoperability Forums. One of the major accomplishments of summer camp was reaching consensus around Consolidated Clinical Document Architecture (CDA): This summer, 150 committed members of the Standards and Interoperability Framework Transitions of Care Initiative—including providers, technology vendors, informaticists, standards institutions, and federal agencies—worked toward consensus on a single standard for transmitting care transitions data. After more than 1,000 balloted issues were resolved, the standard was approved, and subsequently recommended by the HIT Standards Committee for inclusion in the Stage 2 standards and certification requirements for the Medicare and Medicaid Incentive Programs.
For the first time in our country's history there is a single, broadly-supported electronic data standard for patient care transitions!
Catch up with the other six initiatives here:
The author's tag line and original link to the blog is here.
Farzad Mostashari, MD is National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. This post appeared at Health IT Buzz.
Now while I am sure Farzad if guilty of talking his own book just a little it is clear things are really off and rolling. The Direct Project and the Standard for patient care transitions are major steps forward and done in the way I believe things should be done. (Not having unimplemented and un-agreed specifications just issued ex-cathedra as we seem to be seeing right now!)
The full blog is worth a careful read so you can compare and contrast and see how things could be so much different and possibly so much better!


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With its divine coastal setting and stately home ambience, this luxury self-catering manor house in Burton Bradstock is the perfect retreat for large groups wanting something that little bit more special. The Old Monastery was built as a seaside retreat for monks in 1630 and is just a short walk from Dorsets famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, featuring one of Britain's best beaches as voted by Condè Nast Traveller.
This unique private home in Burton Bradstock is a true coastal haven, flaunting seven acres of tranquil grounds within which to relax, with only the melody of the burbling mill stream to disturb. Designed by acclaimed architect Simon Morray Jones, The Old Monastery's interiors radiate class and character, offering all the extravagances and mod-cons one could wish for in a luxury self-catering manor house.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The master suite is punctuated by a striking feature bed and has a luxury en suite bathroom with a standalone tub and separate shower. There are two further double bedrooms with chic furniture and fabulous garden views; the larger of the two boasts a feature roll top bath. There is a flat screen television in each of the doubles whilst the three twin bedrooms (one with original feature fireplace) all enjoy serene views over the garden. Two family bathrooms with free-standing baths and separate showers are the perfect place to pamper. There is also an outside shower perfect for de-sanding toes after a day at the beach.
Seven acres of tranquil grounds offer an idyllic escape for families and friends alike, with plenty of space for both family garden games and sophisticated garden soirees. Nestled in Dorset's peaceful Bride Valley, the gardens are greeted by a calming brook that wends its way to the coast. Sit a while and watch the woodpeckers and squirrels go about their business and enjoy the views over the paddocks to the village church and beyond.
For Relaxation
Take your ease in the unique round wicker lounger out on the manicured lawn and soak in the peaceful countryside vibe. In cooler months, head to the sitting room and curl up in the hanging bubble chair or recline in front of the open fire in the drawing room with your nose in a good book. Just a short walk away across the fields and past the friendly dairy herd is the highly acclaimed Hive beach; perfect for whiling away those long hot summer days or enjoying the delicacies on offer at the Hive Beach Cafè. Coastal heaven.
There is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor areas, as well as in all of the upstairs bathrooms. The property has a Nespresso coffee machine. Jim, the caretaker visits the property daily to tend to the lambs on site however he will not disturb your stay.
- SleepsUp to 12 guests
From £3,295 per week, £2,525 per short break
- Your Home Stay IncludesLinen, towels and logs for the fire (enough to get you started)Digital Property GuideDiscover what else you can look forward to...
- BedroomsDoubles: Three double bedroomsTwins: Three twin bedrooms
- BathroomsOne en suite bathroom with separate shower, two family bathrooms with bath and separate shower
- FamilyChildren: Yes, children are very welcomeCots: Two cots are availableHighchairs: Two highchairs are available
- BBQYes, a BBQ is provided
- Features50" TV with home cinema system and Sonos, Tesla electric car charger
- PetsSorry, no pets
- Mod Cons50" Plasma TV (full Sky), DVD, Marantz Blu-ray home cinema system and SonosInternet & Communications: Wi-Fi internetMobile Signal: Check reception maps
- Arrivals & DeparturesArrival Day: Friday or MondayArrival Time: 6pmDeparture Time: 10am
- RestrictionsParties considered on prior permission from the owner
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Style: This elegant Tudor home has been brought bang up to date following a sympathetic renovation project, which ensured that the original charm and grace was retained throughout.
Our Take
Property Consultant Clare says
The house has a very peaceful monastic feel and is set amongst the most beautifully tranquil gardens that are dissected by a burbling mill stream. It is a haven of peace and spirituality with a modern seaside twist, not like any other home I´ve ever visited.
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From professional in-house chefs to luxury at-home spa therapists and wine delivered to the door, see what's on offer for your bespoke escape.
Out & About
Discover places to see and things to do whilst in and around Burton Bradstock, Dorset to truly enhance your stay come rain or shine!
Underwater Adventures Take to the sea and try your hand at SCUBA diving; Hive Beach is a popular shore dive spot and the perfect place to have your first underwater experience.
On Chesil Beach Visit Chesil Beach; one of the finest barrier beaches in Europe, and find out what inspired Ian McEwan to write his best-selling novel, On Chesil Beach
All Creatures Great and Small Visit the only public swannery in the UK at nearby Abbotsbury. Guests also have the opportunity to visit the tropical gardens and child-friendly zoo.
Don't Forget Your Walking Boots Explore the dramatic Jurassic Coast; The Old Monastery is idyllically situated between West Bay and Hive Beach (listed as a World Heritage Site) and is the ideal base for exploration. Fossil hunters will delight at the Jurassic landscape; some of the rocks on Chesil beach are up to 200 million years old! Walk the Roberts' Trail, named so for the contribution that 18th century entrepreneur Richard Roberts made to the village of Burton Bradstock.
Equestrian Adventures Bidlake Farm riding stables at Broadoak (just north of Bridport) offer tailor made rides to suit your capabilities, whether it's a family hack or something a little more lively for the experienced rider.
All Aboard! Boat trips from West Bay make for a fun family day out, or why not try your hand at mackerel fishing directly off Hive Beach?
Nearest Beaches 0.8 miles to Hive Beach, 1.9 miles to Bridport Harbour.
Make full use of the light and spacious open plan Bulthaup kitchen and whip up a feast to 'wow'! The generously spaced kitchen flows seamlessly into the 'seats 12' dining area meaning whoever's on chef duty won't miss any of the action. The al fresco dining area is tucked away beside the river making a perfectly elegant spot for afternoon tea.
In-House Cuisine
If youd rather spend your self-catering break indulging in the little luxuries, let an in-house chef prepare a mouth-watering meal for you and your party (on prior request and subject to an additional cost).
Eating Out
There are a selection of pubs and restaurants nearby in Burton Bradstock and beyond. The highly acclaimed Hive Beach Cafe is less than 10 minutes walk away across the fields. Also worth a visit are Hix in Lyme Regis and The Station Kitchen in Bridport for a more formal fine dining experience. The Bull Hotel in Bridport is a family favourite and well worth a visit.
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BATON ROUGE - A tree adorned with ribbons stands as a symbol of awareness and recognition for survivors and victims of crime.
The tree is located on North Blvd. and Ninth Street downtown Baton Rouge, just before the interstate.
The Survivor Tree has ribbons of all different colors with messages and names of loved ones on each one. A reminder of what survivors go through when a loved one dies.
Tyna Laphand was among the people there, honoring a family member. Her son was murdered.
"One night, Memorial Day night, he was shot," she said as she pinned a ribbon on the tree with his name, Anthony.
"I never forget him," she said. "He's always in my heart, always on my mind. Today gives me a chance to talk to others that have gone through the same thing I have gone through."
The Survivor Tree is the first in Baton Rouge. The lighting of the tree was organized by Baton Rouge Area Victims Empowered, an organization that hopes to make this an annual event.
Ribbons were on hand for those who attended. Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie, District Attorney Hillar Moore, Mayor-President Kip Holden and Sheriff Sid Gautreaux were among those who participated.
The mother of Shelby Holmes, Dorothy Chissell, pinned a ribbon to the tree for her son. Holmes was shot dead in October 2013 walking home from work. His killer has not been found. If he were here today, Chissell says her son would probably be hard at work, getting ready for events at the River Center.
"I find myself, you know, laughing about things we talked about," said Chissell. "Dropping him off to the River Center, going to work. It's hard, very hard."
The Survivor Tree will remain lit for the rest of the month and people will be able to pin ribbons around the tree with the names of victims and messages they would like to share.
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International Ministries Celebrates 200 Years as First National Expression of American Baptists
In September 19, 1811 Adoniram Judson was appointed by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions as a missionary to the East. Judson was also commissioned by the Congregationalists and soon married Ann Hasseltine on February 5, 1812. He was ordained the next day at the Tabernacle Church in Salem. On February 19, 1812 he set sail aboard the brig Caravan with Luther Rice (a Baptist pastor from Massachusetts), Samuel and Harriett Newell; and his wife, Ann (known as "Nancy") Judson.
At the age of 25 - knowing already the the languages Latin, Greek, and Hebrew - Adoniram Judson became the first Protestant missionary sent from North America.
The Judsons arrived in Calcutta in June 17, 1812. While aboard ship en route to India, he did a focused study on the theology of baptism. He came to the position that believer's baptism was imminently biblical and theologically grounded and should be the most meaningful symbol of one's obedience to Jesus.
On September 6, 1812, he switched to the Baptist denomination along with his wife and they were baptized by immersion in Calcutta by an English missionary. British authorities in India did not want Americans evangelizing Hindus in the area.
The following year, on July 13, 1813, he moved to Burma.
Judson offered to Baptists in the United States to serve as their missionary. Luther Rice who had also converted, was in poor health and returned to America where he continued to work tirelessly with William Carey, an English Baptist missionary, in building the support for the missionary endeavor of the the Judsons. In 1814, their work resulted in the formation of the first unified Baptist missionary sending body in the United States named, The General Missionary Convention of the Baptist Denomination in the United States of America for Foreign Missions (commonly called the Triennial Convention), and its offshoot the American Baptist Missionary Union. As times changed fresh vision emerged as well and the organization transformed once again, changing its name to the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society, then to the Board of International Ministries, and now to its present expression, International Ministries.
It took Judson 12 years to make 18 converts. And so on July 21-26, 2014, American Baptists, more than 140 partners from all over the world, and a historic "only-second-time-in-200-years gathering" of all missionaries of our denomination will assemble at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wisconsin in a World Mission Conference to celebrate 200 years of missions and witness of International Ministries, and perhaps hear God's call to a fresh vision for the future.
If you are not attending, join our entire denominational family in prayer during these days. Our senior regional pastor and executive minister, Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer is already there, having been asked by IM to provide spiritual care to our missionaries who are meeting a week before the WMC. Several ABCNJ staff, pastors and church leaders are traveling this weekend to attend the WMC. Here is a link to the press release of International Ministries, that details the historic significance of the event and the daily schedule of the conference.
It is well known that Baptists were birthed by missions and freedom. American Baptists stand at the vanguard of this distinctive.


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Being a candy boy is never as easy as it looks!
Casper woke up one day, intent on making more of his delicious candy, only to find that Candy World had been attacked by ravenous candy-hungry worms.
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Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, and you've likely allowed a little (hopefully!) indulgence to occur, what are you supposed to do with all the leftovers hanging out in the fridge? Celebrity chef Robert Irvine from Food Network's Dinner: Impossible and Restaurant: Impossible is here on behalf of Gold's Gym with a few tips for making the most out of Thanksgiving scraps while leaving our diets in tact, of course.
First and foremost, think ahead when preparing each dish for the big day. Make more of the vegetable-based sides so you have healthier leftovers to work with the following day. And watch the cooking time! "I like vegetables that still have texture to them," says Irvine. "When we cook carrots, we don't cook them so you can actually squash them in your hand. They should have some bite to them, so when you reutilize them the next day, they still have nutrients in them." And on the flipside, make fewer desserts to avoid the post-holiday sweets binge. While Chef Irvine is a believer in ending every meal with a bite of something sweet (read: not a handful of cookies!), he doesn't go to town on the holiday pumpkin and pecan pies. "I make individual servings so that everybody gets one and that's it. There is no seconds and therefore there's no leftovers and I don't have to deal with it staring at me the next day," he says. "There's only the good stuff."
When it comes to the main attraction, there are plenty of ways to reinvent Mr. Turkey that don't include two slices of gravy-soaked bread. Irvine combines the star ingredient with cranberry, brussel sprouts or cabbage and mashed potatoes—white or sweet—and gives the typical potato cake an upgrade. After chopping and combining all of the leftover ingredients, form each cake, coat them in egg white and panko breadcrumbs, pan-fry and top with a runny, poached egg. Now that's a post-Thanksgiving breakfast! Check out this version of his recipe where good-for-you collard greens take center stage.
Otherwise, try making risotto without your leftover potatoes. Chef Irvine poaches diced potatoes and combines them with chicken stock, sour cream, chopped parsley, a little salt and white pepper, and uses it as a risotto. "People look at me like I'm crazy, but it's really good and healthy," he says. And as far as those leftover carrots are concerned, why not transform them into a gourmet salad dressing? Reheat them in chicken or vegetable stock and blend them in a blender with fresh, unpeeled ginger and a teaspoon of stone ground mustard. Add a little grapeseed oil and sparkling water, and voila! "You have a brand new carrot and ginger dressing for salads that will keep for a week or so. And you can do that with any othervegetable you have left," says Irvine.
Last but not least, a solid post-workout recovery meal is key for a guy who loves fitness almost as much as he loves food. Chef Irvine uses Thanksgiving turkey and vegetables in a fresh egg white frittata, which he serves cold, Spanish-style. After letting the pie cool, he plates slices alongside fresh tomato pico de gallo and smoked salmon. "That's our post-workout meal and it only takes 25 minutes to make," he says. You leave it on the side, let it cool down, wrap it up and leave it in the fridge. Then it's always there to munch on." Maybe the day (and weekend) after Thanksgiving won't be such a diet disaster after all.
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Applying for a loan is an easy process since the dawn of the internet, by simply navigating around the web and choosing websites which offer "apply online" forms (like this one) is an easy way to see if you can even get approved on a loan but you should beware that applying to these kind of systems can affect your credit score, particularly if you keep being disapproved by lenders in question.
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I know I've mentioned this vacuum in my New Home Buys April post but it warrants a whole post just to itself, especially as it's currently on sale! – the Shark Clean NV800UKT is hands down the best vacuum I've ever used in my life! It may sound crazy to be this excited over a vacuum cleaner but for someone that vacuums daily it's a pretty important gadget!
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My favourite feature on this vacuum has to be the one button swap between hard floors and carpets – can't get any easier than that!
I never had hoover tracks on my carpets using my old Dyson's but now I get carpet tracks every time without fail – not a patch on this beast!
It also comes with handy headlights that show up any dirt or dust that you might have missed, plus it looks good!
Another fantastic feature is the lift away function which allows you to carry the main body and vacuum the stairs, under furniture and above furniture with ease!
I also love that it has space to keep two of the attachments on the back of the machine itself! It saves space and ensures they're always on hand when needed!
Make sure you check out the Shark sale – it's got huge savings!!
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Travelling to the earth's poorest and polluted countries!
- China is ranked as number one.
- China is on the top of our list of places to visit. Our goal is to help by teaching innovative ways to reduce waste, try and help with their one child policy and visit orphanages that are still in existence in China. We still do not have any contacts in China and would welcome any assistance or recommendations.
- India
- India is ranked as number two in terms of pollution. India also has a serious problem with abandoned babies and children. Therefore India is a top priority country to visit in the near future for Bridging Humanity. Through the work we have done in Nepal we now have a few monasteries to visit in India.
- Africa
- Many of the earth's most poorest and polluted countries are located in Africa. Sierra Leone, Central Africa, Zambia, Angola, Ethiopia, Comoros, Burundi, Eritrea, Congo, Mali and the list goes on. Africa is also on the top of our list as we prepare for another trip in the near future. We currently have projects in Mali, Africa.
- Haiti
- Haiti is a country that has been ravaged repeatedly by storms and then the devastating earthquake of 2010. They are still struggling to recover. We went to Haiti in April of 2012 where we conducted classes for the team at Rebuild GLOBALLY. In December 2012 we brought Christmas toys, school supplies, medicine, baby formula and clothes and distributed them in throughout poor slum areas in Port au Prince. In August of 2014 we received a grant from Captain Planet to build a permaculture garden at the L'Athletique d'Haiti. Our project was successfully launched and is still ongoing. One of the highlights of our permaculture garden is a large crop of moringa trees! Moringa leaves are nutritious and better than a multi vitamin! Moringa is being added to the meals of the 2000 plus underserved kids who are under the care of L'Athletique d'Haiti.
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- Indonesia has serious problems with poverty as well as pollution. In June of 2014 we visited Indonesia and and taught various Dayak tribes how to repurpose trash.
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Bake from Scratch Honors Its 2018 Baker's Dozen/
Is there anything more gratifying than being elevated to the level of the three people (Julia Child, James Beard, and Jacques Pépin) who have had the greatest influence on my career and whom I admire the most?
I am deeply honored and grateful to have been chosen as the "icon" baker in Bake from Scratch's annual Baker's Dozen, in the company of such esteemed colleagues including two of my dearest friends: Erin McDowell and Umber Ahmad.
This issue also has many excellent articles such as Milk Bread and Pizza, with fabulous photos and yes: ingredients are listed in grams. We've come a long way!
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The MC5's Wayne Kramer will be kicking out the jams again this year -- on stage and on the page.
In addition to publishing a memoir, the guitarist and co-founder of the iconic Detroit rock group will go on the road this summer with an MC50 tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the recording of the band's debut album, "Kick Out The Jams," at Detroit's Grande Ballroom. Kramer will play shows in Europe during the summer, then kick off a North American tour during September that will end with an Oct. 27 stop at the Fillmore Detroit that will feature the "Kick Out The Jams" album in its entirety.
Tickets for the show go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 9. Visit thefillmoredetroit.com for details.
Kramer will be accompanied on the tour by Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, King's X bassist Dug Pinnick, Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty and Zen Guerrilla singer Marcus Duran. In a statement, Kramer says that, "The message of the MC5 has always been the sense of possibilities: a new music, a new politics, a new lifestyle...I'm now compelled to share this music I created with my brothers 50 years ago. My goal is that the audience leaves these concerts fueled by the positive and unifying power of rock music."
Kramer's book, "The Hard Stuff: Dope, Crime, the MC5 and My Life of Impossibilities" comes out Aug. 14 and will encompass Kramer's upbringing in Lincoln Park, his musical career and political activism as well as his recovery from drug addiction, which landed him in prison. Kramer founded and operates Jail Guitar Doors USA, which helps inmates through music.
Of the book, Kramer says, "I've come to accept that we were a dangerous band and that I lived a dangerous life. The music we made at that time represented something that said -- we are part of a tribe, we are part of a bigger movement -- and apparently it still represents that."
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What is the Georgetown Rosslyn Gondola project?
The gondola project is an effort by Georgetown and Rosslyn planners and leaders to improve access to jobs, and reduce congestion and air pollution in the region by connecting and strengthening the transit connection between these two important employment and residential centers with a wait-free, picturesque, and reliable, four-minute gondola ride across the Potomac river.
The project leaders hope to launch a federal Environmental Impact Study in 2018 that would set the stage for construction of a Georgetown-Rosslyn Gondola connection around 2024.
What is a gondola lift?
A gondola lift is a form of transportation that moves passenger cabins in the air suspended on a continuously moving cable that loops between two stations.
How does it work?
In this system, 23 evenly spaced cabins hang from a cable traveling at 12 miles per hour. When a cabin enters a station it is mechanically detached from the main cable and slowed to 1 mile per hour as it travels into, and out of the station. At this speed people - who walk at an average speed of 3 miles per hour - can easily walk into or out of the cabin. As cabins enter the boarding area, the doors open and passengers exit, then new passengers get on board. The doors close, the cabin accelerates, and is clipped back onto the cable for its trip across the river. The trip between Georgetown and Rosslyn will take four minutes.
Why has a gondola been proposed to connect Georgetown and Rosslyn?
Georgetown is the largest employment center in the District of Columbia that is not served by a Metro station. Between the university, hospital and commercial district, over 21,000 people work in Georgetown. In addition, over 20,000 residents and students live in Georgetown. Without a Metro station, too many workers, residents, and visitors rely on private automobiles to get to and from Georgetown - adding to regional congestion and air pollution. For many potential employees who do not own cars, Georgetown jobs take too long to reach to be convenient. The gondola would significantly expand the 30-minute transit shed (the geographic distance from which a 30 minute transit trip can be completed) to Georgetown jobs while inducing new transit ridership. The 2016 gondola feasibility study projected that 6,500 people per day would ride the gondola - more than use 20 existing Metro stations. The study also projected a lower capital cost to build than other fixed guideway transit options and a lower subsidy per ride than any other transit in the Washington region.
Rosslyn is one of the largest employment and transit centers in the region. It has 25,000 workers and nearly 14,000 residents. Through concerted planning, organizing and development, Rosslyn has been reimagining itself and going through a transformation over the last several years. Where in the past it was mostly known as a dense office park near the city, it is emerging as a vibrant city in its own right. In the coming decade improved transit connections for Rosslyn workers, residents, and visitors will help it build its brand, appeal, sustainability, and help fuel its growth.
A seamless gondola connection between Rosslyn and Georgetown would create mutual benefits by offering the strong amenities and features of each neighborhood to the other.
Who are the groups behind the project?
The idea for the Gondola came out of the Georgetown 2028 planning process - a 15 year strategic plan for Georgetown released in 2014 with the support of the Georgetown BID, Georgetown University, ANC 2E, the Citizen's Association of Georgetown, and the Georgetown Business Association. The process to win support and funding to finish planning and building the project is now being led by the Federal City Council, Georgetown Business Improvement District, and Georgetown University. These groups, plus the Citizens Association of Georgetown and ANC 2E have all supported moving forward with an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) to determine the impacts and mitigation steps needed to build the gondola. The DC government put money in its fiscal 2018 capital budget to begin funding the EIS.
How is this project being funded and who will pay to build the gondola?
The 2016 feasibility study was funded by a partnership that included the District of Columbia and Arlington County governments, the Georgetown and Rosslyn Business Improvement Districts, Georgetown University, and three private development companies with interests on both sides of the river.
It is anticipated that the Environmental Impact Study will also be funded by a coalition of groups. So far over $500,000 has been pledged by four different entities.
Financial planning for construction is part of the ongoing study effort, and nothing has been finalized. However, project planners anticipate a public-private partnership with city, state and federal funds as well as private and institutional funds to finance construction and operation of the system.
Is gondola technology safe?
Gondolas and other ropeways (a catchall term that includes chairlifts, gondolas, and aerial trams) are statistically the safest form of transit operating in the United States today. After aircraft, ropeways have the second fewest number of accidents per km of travel, with only one accident per 17 million km traveled. By contrast, cars experience one accident per 1.5 million km traveled. This safety record is perhaps even more impressive when you consider the locations where gondolas currently operate; primarily in ski areas and challenging high-alpine environments.
What happens to gondolas in bad weather?
Gondolas are designed to operate in all kinds of bad weather, including high winds. Gondola operators usually only shut down the system when there are sustained winds of over 30 mile/hour. This isn't because they are unsafe, but because the swinging of the cabins become uncomfortable for passengers. DC has experienced winds like this only 3 times in the last five years. By contrast, buses and Metro shut down their systems whenever there are snow accumulates over a few inches.
What is the history of gondolas?
Gondola technology was invented by the mining industry in the mid-19th century. It was refined for passenger and recreation service during the late 19th and 20th centuries, and has been used successfully as urban transit around the world in the 21st century. Medellin, Colombia, one of the first cities to embrace gondolas as transit, now operates three lines that provide 30,000 rides per day. Mexico City recently opened a gondola line with seven stations, each of which was commissioned with iconic public artworks. There are over 40 cable transit systems operating around the world today, and more are coming online each year.
What are the landing sites for this project?
The EIS will determine the best alignment for the system. However, the feasibility study looked at over a dozen possible station sites and alignments and concluded that the best way to connect Georgetown and Rosslyn is on a straight line from 36th Street in Georgetown to Lynn Street in Rosslyn. The study suggested that the Rosslyn Station could be elevated over the roadway adjacent to the Metro plaza, while the Georgetown Station could be between the Car Barn and the Exxon Station on M Street.
What will happen to the Exorcist Stairs?
The Exorcist Stairs will not be affected. They provide an important connection between Prospect Street and M Street.
Who needs to approve this project?
The feasibility study identified 27 federal, state, and local agencies that will have some review responsibility over the project, with a significant, but smaller, number needed for approval. The EIS process will be used as the umbrella process for all required approvals. You can see a full list of the review agencies on page 38 of the feasibility study.
Why this technology instead of something else?
The community considered the likelihood of a new Metro tunnel between Rosslyn and Georgetown, as well as expanded bus, Circulator, and streetcar service over the Key Bridge during the Georgetown 2028 planning process. None of these alternatives is as efficient or cost effective as a gondola. The Metro option is about 19 times more expensive than the Gondola and would take over 20 years to realize if the funding were available. Adding more transit to the Key Bridge reduces its road capacity for cars, buses and trucks. So the gondola is the only affordable transit option that adds trip capacity without competing with existing roadway users.
What other transit proposals are being considered for Georgetown?
Georgetown leaders take transit very seriously, and support many proposals to improve access to the historic neighborhood. We support Metro's long term plan for a new Metro tunnel to separate the blue line from Rosslyn to Union Station through Georgetown, however, it is still in the early planning stages. According to even the most ambitious WMATA estimate, the tunnel won't be built until after 2040, and at a cost of over $11 billion.
The plan for a streetcar from Union Station to Georgetown does not serve the university, hospital or west side of Georgetown and is estimated to cost as much as $550 million. We support this project but it also has many hurdles to overcome. Rapid bus routes are a possibility, but repurposing existing, general purpose, lanes to dedicated transit lanes is controversial and has reasonably high financial and opportunity costs. Any discussion of new bridges or surface rail across the river is highly unlikely due to the high cost. Nonetheless, the EIS will examine a range of alternatives and document their potential benefits and impacts.
What is the total cost of the project?
The estimated cost for the project is $90 - $110 million to build, and $3.25 million annually to operate.
Who will pay to operate the system?
Operations of all public transit in this region are paid with a combination of fare revenue, advertising, licensing, and public subsidy. The gondola is projected to require less subsidy than any other public transit in the region because of its projected high ridership and low operating costs. Current discussions on operating subsidies are focusing on seeking non-public sources wherever possible.
How much will it cost to ride?
The current goal is to integrate the gondola into the Metro fare system so that riders can make a seamless transfer between the gondola and Metro using their SmarTrip cards. Within that system, ending or beginning your trip in Georgetown would simply be calculated as an additional stop on the Metro system. For riders who are only using the gondola to cross the river there will be a single one-trip fare developed that is likely to approximate a single stop Metro fare - currently between $2.00 and $2.25.
Is the gondola just for tourists?
Emphatically "no!" The system's primary beneficiaries will be Georgetown's 40,000 employees, residents and students who have no direct quick connection to a Metro Station, or to Rosslyn's employment center. It is also for Rosslyn's 40,000 employees and residents to have quick access to Georgetown's jobs, retail, and amenities. The gondola will provide the equivalent of a new Metro Station for Georgetown which is projected to be immediately busier than 20% of the existing stations. Tourists will certainly make up a healthy portion of gondola riders - as both Georgetown and Rosslyn are tourist destinations. The gondola, like the communities it will serve, will attract many different audiences with various reasons for making the trip.
What other infrastructure will be built as part of this project?
The gondola system needs two stations, one on either side of the river, and approximately three support towers--one in Rosslyn, and two in or near the Potomac river. The project may include a transit bus turnaround on M Street in Georgetown, a bike parking station, and possibly a bicycle/pedestrian trail from the Palisades and Foxhall to the Georgetown station. Sidewalks, crosswalks, and the connections to the C&O Canal Park and Georgetown Waterfront will also be studied for upgrades to accommodate increased pedestrian traffic brought by the gondola.


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