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President Obama Has Outspent Last Five Presidents
President Obama has spent more than the last five presidents.
President Obama has shelled out more in federal spending than the five presidents that came before him.
A new chart by the Comeback America Initiative (CAI), a non-partisan group dedicated to promoting fiscal responsibility by policymakers, shows federal spending by president as a percentage of GDP, and it doesn't reflect well on Obama.
"There has been a dramatic increase in spending under the Obama administration," David Walker, Founder and CEO of CAI, told Whispers. "Most of it is attributable to year one of his presidency and the stimulus... but President Obama has continued to take spending to a new level."
Federal spending was close to 20 percent under the Carter administration, dropped to 18 percent under Clinton, and is currently at an incredible 24 percent of GDP. According to the Congressional Budget Office, federal spending may hover around 22 percent for the next decade.
Federal spending is also higher this year than any year since 1949. The last time spending was higher—in 1946, it was 24.8—the country was just coming down from the exorbitant rates of spending during World War II.
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has said he would cut federal spending down to just 17 percent of GDP.
President Obama is facing some heat over the economy Friday after a depressing job report showed the jobless rate climbed to 8.2 percent in May.
Update, Friday, 5:19 p.m.:
Some readers have pointed out that although Obama passed the stimulus plan, federal spending under his administration has risen at a very slow pace -- the slowest pace, in fact, "since Dwight Eisenhower brought the Korean War to an end in the 1950's," Marketwatch reported last month.
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The Washington Post's FactChecker, however, gave the Marketwatch article "3 pinocchios" for its veracity, writing: "We are talking about the federal budget here. That means lots of numbers -- numbers that are easily manipulated." Factchecker points out some of the methodological issues in Marketwatch's analysis. Read more about them here.
Bottom line: This is a complex debate. Federal spending as a percentage of GDP is not necessarily the best way to reflect a president's spending -- it's just one of them.
View the federal spending chart in a larger size here.
Elizabeth Flock is a staff writer for U.S. News & World Report. You can contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com or follow her on Twitter and Facebook.


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Throughout spring 2012, Online Faculty Fellows will be offering learning opportunities for faculty around the themes of collaboration, interaction, and assessment. They will facilitate or host synchronous and asynchronous webinars, interactive learning objects, and discussions.
The fellows have a Blackboard community that you can join by sending an e-mail to Susan Tancock. Plus, they will be announcing sessions via the Ball State Comm Center and the Technology Training Calendar.
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One lesson from recent economic troubles has been the usefulness of history. Just as the crisis was unfolding, the Harvard economists Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff - who unfortunately became famous for their worst work - published a brilliant book with the sarcastic title "This Time Is Different." Their point, of course, was that there is a strong family resemblance among crises. Indeed, historical parallels - not just to the 1930s, but to Japan in the 1990s, Britain in the 1920s, and more - have been vital guides to the present.
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4-star hotel with a health club in Martorell (Penedes Wine Region)
This hotel is located in Martorell (Penedes Wine Region), close to Hospital Sant Joan de Deu, L'Enrajolada - Santacana House Museum, and Vicenc Ros Municipal Museum. Nearby attractions also include Pont del Diable.
Hotel Features
In addition to complimentary wireless Internet access, Hotel Ciutat Martorell provides dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a business center.
Room Amenities
Televisions come with satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature wireless Internet access (surcharge), air conditioning, and climate control.
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High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 4-star property offers access to a business center, a technology helpdesk, and secretarial services. Event facilities include a meeting/conference room and banquet facilities. This business-friendly hotel also offers a health club, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is also available nearby.
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Total number of rooms - 92
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text: Dixon Place & Chip Kidd Present CHIP KIDD presents ARTBREAK from gary nadeau on Vimeo. 7 Questions for Chip KiddOur marketing director, Tim Ranney, interviewed Chip Kidd for his upcoming appearance at Dixon Place! TR: What's the rundown for the show at Dixon Place?CK: As an "opening act" to the band, I'm going to present the work of three young NYC-based cartoonists who I've published/soon to publish at Pantheon books (about a half an hour). Then the band will play a full set of original material, take a small break, finish up with a set of covers and other fun stuff. Then we will sacrifice a live goat. That last part is a joke, but if it gets more people into the venue we will definitely consider it. TR: Who are the special guests? CK: Cartoonists Dash Shaw, David Heatley and Josh Neufeld. TR: How has the band changed since your last performance? CK: We've gotten a LOT better and have added and extra guitarist to fill out the sound. We'll also be debuting our new song, "Speedy", which features two extra vocalists, aged 5 and 9. Plus the goat. TR: What's coming up in 2010 for you? CK: Work, work, work. I'm toiling away on three books for the fall. The only one I can talk about right now is a coffee-table book on the Golden Age of Captain Marvel (Abrams). Then there's the Batman original graphic novel I'm doing for DC Comics, but I can't say any more than that about it for now. Also, the band will finally finish our debut full-length album, Wonderground. TR: Any new artists we should all be watching out for? CK: The three guys I'm showcasing are all great. Dash's book BodyWorld will be out in March and it's amazing. TR: What's your favorite part about performing? CK: Getting a good vibe from the audience--- there's definitely a sort of high from playing music for people who are into it that is unique. And all the flung panties. TR: How does being a visual artist affect your music and performances? CK: I have come to understand that music is designing with sound. That may seem sort of obvious, but to me it was a revelation. It's a whole different manner of communication. And of course it's more complicated than that because you're also dealing with language, but at the end of the day I'd like to think that what Mars Trillion and I do with the music is emotional choreography. Find out more about Chip Kidd at www.chipkidd.com. Visit artbreak on MySpace and listen (free) to their unique sound! |


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Born Kimberly Ann Deal on June 10, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio. Along with her twin sister, Kelley, Kim jumped into music-making early, collaborating with her sibling as a folk-rock duo that played at a variety of venues, including local truck stops.But it wasn't until her early 20s that Deal began to gain some notice. After marrying in 1983, she and her new husband, John Murphy, moved to Boston where, in 1986, a newspaper ad calling for a bass player caught her attention. Deal auditioned and quickly was tapped to join the band. The Pixies, a groundbreaking alternative band, was born.
While often playing the shadow of the group's guitarist and lead singer Black Francis, Deal, who adopted the stage name Mrs. John Murphy, helped steer the band toward becoming a critical success. With a sound that mixed surfer rock tones with punk and their own unique alternative approach, The Pixies clearly influenced the shape and scope of the alternative rock scene of the early 1990s. Kurt Cobain told reporters that Nirvana's breakthrough song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was "basically trying to rip off the Pixies."
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But Deal's relationship with her band—and Francis in particular—wasn't always easy. Deal was frustrated by her lack of creative influence. Sensing things wouldn't change for her with The Pixies, she sought out different side projects. Deal eventually reached out to Throwing Muses guitarist Tanya Donelly, and in 1990 the two formed The Breeders, an off-shoot of a project Kim and her sister Kelley had begun as teenagers. The group would eventually include Kelley Deal in its lineup.In 1990, the group released its debut album, Pod. Not long after, the group released the EP, Safari. Like her previous work with The Pixies, The Breeders' music was received well critically, but was not a giant commercial success.
All that changed in 1993. The Pixies had called it quits and Deal, along with The Breeders (minus Donnelly, who'd left to start a new group, Belly) released a follow-up album, Last Splash. Backed by the hit single "Cannonball", the group, which also featured Jim MacPherson on drums and Josephine Wiggs on bass, became a favorite on MTV and mainstream radio.
"It was really weird to have a hit. Of course, we had a certain level of fame in The Pixies, but nothing I had ever done had been mall-kid friendly," Kim later recalled. "And Cannonball really shouldn't have been either, it wasn't that accessible. I remember being in Dayton, Ohio, in the winter of 1993, and people began to know who I was. I didn't like it. It's not because I don't like people, I'm actually very sociable—even a social animal.
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Coconut Point is a picturesque outdoor mall featuring over 140 stores including Dillard's, Target, Apple Store and Barnes & Noble – all surrounding several acres of lakes with a boardwalk. From jewelry to apparel and accessories to sporting goods, we offer a variety of choices in every price range. Experience a wide range of dining options, from the elegant Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and new Southfork Grill, to family favorites Ted's Montana Grill, Bice or California Pizza Kitchen. Grab and go choices Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Panera Bread or Subway are a few of the fast casual options. Live outdoor entertainment plays regularly on the patio near Hemingway's Island Grill and Pagelli's. Or if you decide to make it dinner and a movie our 16 screen Hollywood Theaters is available within walking distance of many of our restaurants. Coconut Point Mall is located in Estero, Florida between Naples and Fort Myers, just 15 minutes from the Southwest Florida International Airport and conveniently located off I-75 at exit 123 just south of Corkscrew Road on U.S. 41. Coconut Point is the place for people to gather, shop, dine, work, play, see a new film - you name it! So from the entire team at Coconut Point Mall®, we hope that you will visit us soon!
Coconut Point® is open today from 10am to 9pm.
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Now through March 30, 2014, when you register for our Pizza Dough Rewards program you get $10 off $40. If you are already a member of our Pizza Dough Loyalty pogram, we have added this reward to your account.
http://www.simon.com/mall/coconut-point/stream/calling-all-pizza-dough-rewards-members-1104032 Restaurants March 7, 2014Free Drawstring Backpack with a $75 Buckle purchase that includes one regular priced item from a sponsoring brand. Also, receive a gamecard for a chance to score $5, $10, or $20 off a qualifying purchase. Limit one game card per person, per visit, per day. While backpack and game card supplies last.
http://www.simon.com/mall/coconut-point/stream/spring-brand-event-1096849 Men's Apparel & FashionWomen's Apparel & Fashion March 3, 2014J. Jill's new March collection is in stores starting 2/27!
Our new collection is here! Live in chino—everyday. Softness that's comforting and true. Lighthearted and surprisingly new.
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Amazing in store savings, everytime you shop! 40% off Hardcover Bestsellers. 10% off almost everything else. Free express shipping on all B&N.com orders (1-3 Days! No minimum purchase). Member-Exclusive offers: We'll send you special savings via email throughout the year.
http://www.simon.com/mall/coconut-point/stream/members-save-everyday-1091380 Books, Newsstand & CollectibleMovies, Music & Video GamesToys & Games February 27, 2014Yankee Candle at Coconut Point®
Limited Time Only! Lucky Shamrock Jar Candle with Illuma-lid® Jar Candle Topper. Get both for only $34.99.
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Yankee Candle at Coconut Point®
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Travel for Success
Posted Mar 3 // Devon Alana
Planning a spring getaway this month? I picked out a few travel essentials to make your trip a success!
1: Two extra wheels on a suitcase doesn't sound like a big deal, but with them, you can push, spin, and pull your suitcase with ease while boarding the plane. This lightweight suitcase is just what any jet-setter needs while rushing through an airport to make a connection. The hard shell protects your cargo and the bag also features an expansion zipper for when you buy too many souvenirs.
2: The perfect mobile mini speaker with bluetooth is a necessity for late night hotel jam sessions. Bring this portable speaker by the pool or to the beach! I never like to go far without my music. Headphones are great, but when you have this powerful speaker, you can listen with friends! Plus this offers up to 7 hours of music without an outlet in sight.
3: Never run out of battery with this backup charger. Charge 2 devices at once 3-5 times each before you ever need an outlet. Perfect for travel when you aren't sure when you will see the next power outlet. You can charge smart phones, cameras, tablets, and more with one device.
Brookstone at Coconut Point Mall has all of these wonderful travel essentials. Stop in to find everything you need before your next trip!
Women on the Move
Posted Mar 3 // Devon Alana
Looking for the perfect sporty outfit? Looking for some motivation to workout? Coconut Point Mall is your destination for sports wear. Fit to Run, Champs, & Pink by Victoria's Secret all offer great options when dressing a women on the move.
When in doubt, I always like to dress for my favorite sports team! Whether its a university, or a major leage baseball team, Pink by Victoria's Secret has you covered. These classic black leggings will become your go-to pair. A nice pair of socks and new running shoes will have you excited to break a sweat. If I do a fitted bottom, I like to do a looser top and vice versa.
I chose the navy shoes with a pop of bright pink because they will be easy to match.
Stop by Coconut Point Mall to find your workout favorites!
Charming Charlie at Coconut Point®
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Cruise Wear: Escape the Ordinary
Posted Mar 3 // Devon Alana
Cruise wear can be so fun! Escape the ordinary and choose a new look to debut on your next trip.
This classic look in black can be achieved with items found at Boston Proper at the Coconut Point mall. A maxi dress makes for the perfect swim coverup after hours at the pool. Choose this plunging neckline to make a statement on the beach.
Go bold and sport bright colors in the sun. My favorite look for a cruise involves the brightest colors possible! These pieces can be found at Victoria's Secret also located at the Coconut Point Mall! They have a fabulous selection of swimsuits and coverups!
Destination Maternity: Dress for the Occasion
Posted Mar 3 // Devon Alana
Have you been struggling to find the perfect maternity outfit for your next occasion? Whether you need an outfit for the beach, or an evening out, Destination Maternity at Coconut Point has you covered! They have everything you need to pull together the perfect look for mommy-to-be.
Look 1: Keep it casual while out shopping for baby necessities. Throw on this convertible sleeve cotton blend stripe top with a pair of soft elastic waist denim. Pair with comfy flats and a cross body purse. Add a sparkly necklace to meet friends for lunch!
Look 2: Wear this coral one piece suit while lounging by the resort pool. The color is fabulous and the ruffle detail makes it special. Add a floppy hat and big sunglasses for shade.
Look 3: Headed out to dinner with friends? Don't sacrifice comfort for fashion, you can have it all with these dark wash skinnies. These feature secret fit belly and just the right amount of stretch throughout. The rhinestone detail on the back dresses them up. Add a silk top and a fun clutch.
Look 4: Evening formal attire? Destination Maternity has you covered. How fabulous is the elbow sleeve lace dress. The lace provides the perfect amount of coverage while still showing a little skin. The ribbon tie is perfect to show off your bump.
Check out Destination Maternity at Coconut Point mall for all your maternity clothes needs. It is also a wonderful place to shop for gifts!
Complete an Outfit: Jewelry Edition
Posted Feb 3 // Devon Alana
Jewelry can add so much to an outfit, so why not shop for some new pieces? Here are two looks you cannot go wrong with.
Classic- A classic look with jewelry is one of my favorite looks to go for. Think pearls and simple gold pieces. Choosing a chunky group of pearls adds a modern twist to a classic strand. Pair this look with ballet flats, a printed skirt, and a solid top.
Trendy- Trendy jewelry is made to have fun with! I love this bold flower necklace and this thick orange bangle. These pieces would be fabulous paired with a denim oxford and white jeans. Add sandals and a brown leather bag!
Francesca's at the Coconut Point Mall has so many great pieces at reasonable prices!
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Welcome Spring: Home Edition
Posted Mar 3 // Devon Alana
It is always so exciting to decorate for the holiday, but why not get excited and decorate for spring! Spring is upon us and West Elm at the Coconut Point mall has some fabulous finds.
1: Reclaimed wood trays would look great styled on a coffee table housing magazines and a mason jar with fresh cut flowers.
2: This handcrafted wool rug adds the perfect pop of color to any room. The beautiful print would tie in any accessories.
3: Add some mint with this printed throw pillow. Mix in solid white for a fresh look.
4: A mercury glass lamp can add a soft glow to an end table.
All of these spring finds can be found at West Elm at the Coconut Point Mall!
An Evening of Styling, Shopping & Refreshments
Posted: 3/11/2014
J. Crew and Susan G. Komen Foundation invite you and a guest to an evening of styling, shopping and refreshments.
When: Friday, March 14th 5-9 PM.
Where: Coconut Point 23151 Fashion Dr. Estero, FL 33928
Kindly RSVP to Angela Holota at email@example.com
15% Off Purchases of $150 or more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
http://www.simon.com/mall/coconut-point/stream/an-evening-of-styling-shopping-refreshments-1108848 CharitySpecial Shopping March 11, 201411th Annual Kidgits Club Book Blast
Posted: 3/10/2014
Let's rediscover the magic of reading and let our imaginations take us on a fun-filled journey at the 11th Annual Simon Kidgits Club Book Blast! It's never too early to instill a love of reading in your child. This free family event features activities, crafts, and a local celebrity will read one of our favorite children's stories. Take a trip to an enchanted castle or battle a fire-breathing dragon. Watch the excitement on your child's face as they travel through space and time with every turn of the page.
Kidgits members will receive a FREE gift just for attending!
This event is free and open to the public. The Coconut Point Kidgits Club is $5 per year – per child. The Kidgits club, which hosts events at the mall throughout the year, focused on education, entertainment, health & wellness, and safety. Memberships will be available during the Book Blast.
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They've arrived and are waiting to be worn like no one else – The Top Ten Trends of the Season. Be sure to stop by the Boston Proper Boutique today!
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Posted: 2/21/2014
Inspire your beauty with Radiant Orchid, Sephora + Pantone Universe Color of the Year. Be among the first to experience its deeply flattering flush and ravishing glow with:
- A custom mini-makeover for eyes, lips, and cheeks from our expert artistry team
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BONUS: take home an official Sephora + Pantone Universe Pouch—free with your personalized Color of the Year consultation and any $25 purchase.*
Event hours are 12 PM - 6 PM each day.
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Walk-ins welcome.
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New Styles on Deck for Spring at Journeys!
Posted: 3/4/2014
Check out the hottest new shoes, boots, and accessories at Journeys!
Vans, Converse, Sperry, TOMS (select stores), DC, adidas, Polo, New Balance, to name just a few!
SAVE 30-50% off select styles!
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Hop to it! Fill every Easter basket with a new furry friend like Pretty Petals Bunny, Chocolate Bunny and Stripes-A-Lot Bunny. These cute pals are fun fur every bunny!
Soft & Sweet Lamb
This cuddly friend will warm your heart. Make sure you dress her in her Easter best!
Build-A-Bear Buddies™
Add a Chat-Tees shirt and a Bear Bucks® gift card for the pawfect gift! After all, friendship can be any size!
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Posted: 2/6/2014
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Disney Princess Palace Pets Treasure & Pumpkin
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Directed by | Rich Moore |
Produced by | Clark Spencer |
Screenplay by | Phil Johnston[1] Jennifer Lee[1] |
Story by | Rich Moore Phil Johnston Jim Reardon |
Starring | John C. Reilly Sarah Silverman Jack McBrayer Jane Lynch |
Music by | Henry Jackman |
Editing by | Tim Mertens |
Studio | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Animation Studios |
Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
Release dates |
Running time | 101 minutes[2] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $165 million[3] |
Box office | $471,222,889[3] |
Wreck-It Ralph is a 2012 American computer-animated family-comedy film[4] produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures.[5] It is the 52nd animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. The film was directed by Rich Moore, who has directed episodes of The Simpsons and Futurama, and the screenplay was written by Jennifer Lee and Phil Johnston from a story by Moore, Johnston and Jim Reardon. John Lasseter served as the executive producer. The film features the voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, and Jane Lynch. A tribute to over 30 years of the gaming industry, the film tells the story of the eponymous arcade game villain who rebels against his role and dreams of becoming a hero. He travels between games in the arcade, and ultimately must eliminate a dire threat that could affect the entire arcade, and one that Ralph himself inadvertently started.
Wreck-It Ralph premiered at the El Capitan Theatre on October 29, 2012,[6] and went into general release on November 2. The film has earned $471 million in worldwide box office revenue, $189 million of which was earned in the United States and Canada; it was met with critical and commercial success, winning the Annie Award for Best Animated Feature and receiving nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film and the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.[7][8][9] Wreck-It Ralph was released on Blu-ray and DVD on March 5, 2013.
When Litwak's Arcade closes at night, the various video game characters leave their normal in-game roles and are free to travel to other games through the power cables. The characters within the game Fix-It Felix, Jr. celebrate its eponymous hero, but loathe the game's villain character, Wreck-It Ralph. At a support group for video game villains, Ralph reveals his desire to stop being a villain. Ostracized from his game's 30th anniversary celebration, Ralph believes he can be accepted by earning a medal, just as Felix does in their game. He learns he can find one in the first person rail shooter Hero's Duty and enters the game, collecting the medal between game sessions. In the process, he accidentally hatches a Cy-Bug, one of the game's enemies. The Cy-Bug clings to Ralph as he stumbles into an escape pod that launches him out of the game. Meanwhile, with Ralph missing, a player reports Fix-It Felix, Jr. to arcade staff as malfunctioning. Broken games will be unplugged, leaving their characters homeless, so Felix leaves to retrieve Ralph.
Ralph crash-lands in Sugar Rush, a candy themed kart-racing game. As he searches for his medal, he meets Vanellope von Schweetz, a glitchy character who takes the medal and uses it to buy entry into a race that determines the game's roster. The other racers, including the game's ruler King Candy, refuse to let Vanellope participate, claiming she was never intended to be part of the game. Sympathetic toward the friendless Vanellope, Ralph helps build her a kart and teaches her how to drive. Meanwhile, Felix enters Hero's Duty and encounters Sergeant Calhoun, the game's no-nonsense leader, who warns that Cy-Bugs will destroy any game they enter. As the pair search for Ralph and the Cy-Bug in Sugar Rush, they separate when Felix, enamored with Calhoun, inadvertently reminds her of her late fiancé. Calhoun finds an enormous clutch of Cy-Bug eggs underground, and Felix becomes imprisoned in King Candy's castle.
Desperate, King Candy hacks the game's code to retrieve Ralph's medal and offers it to Ralph, claiming that letting Vanellope race would be disastrous for both her and the game. Fearing for Vanellope's safety, Ralph wrecks her kart and returns to his own game, but finds everyone has fled, expecting the game to be unplugged in the morning. Ralph then notices Vanellope's image on the Sugar Rush cabinet and realizes she is an intended part of the game. Ralph returns to Sugar Rush, rescues Felix and Vanellope, and has Felix fix the wrecked kart. With the race ongoing, the Cy-Bugs attack. When Vanellope catches up to King Candy, her glitching reveals that he is actually Turbo, a character from an older racing game who sabotaged a newer game out of jealousy, causing both to be unplugged. Vanellope escapes from Turbo, who is consumed by a Cy-Bug.
The populace flees Sugar Rush, but Vanellope cannot pass through the exit because she is a glitch. Calhoun remarks that the game cannot be saved without a beacon to attract and kill the Cy-Bugs. Ralph heads to Diet Cola Mountain, an unfinished game track, where he plans on collapsing its Mentos stalactites into its cola pool to cause a blinding eruption to use as a beacon. Before he can finish, Turbo, merged with the Cy-Bug that had consumed him, carries Ralph into the sky. Ralph breaks free and dives toward the mountain, intending to sacrifice himself to start the eruption on impact. Vanellope uses her glitching to save Ralph, and the eruption draws Turbo and the Cy-Bugs to their destruction. Vanellope crosses the finish line, restoring her memory and status as Princess Vanellope, the game's ruler and lead character. Felix and Ralph return to their game in time to save it from being unplugged. Calhoun and Felix marry, and the characters of Fix-It Felix, Jr. gain a new respect for Ralph.
Voice cast
- John C. Reilly as Wreck-It Ralph, the villain of Fix-It Felix, Jr.[5]
- Sarah Silverman as Vanellope von Schweetz, a racer/glitch in Sugar Rush[5]
- Jack McBrayer as Fix-It Felix, Jr., the hero of Fix-It Felix, Jr.[5][10]
- Jane Lynch as Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun, the lead character of Hero's Duty[5]
- Alan Tudyk as King Candy, the ruler of Sugar Rush/Turbo, the former star racer of TurboTime.
- Mindy Kaling as Taffyta Muttonfudge, a racer in Sugar Rush[11]
- Joe Lo Truglio as Markowski, the drunk soldier from Hero's Duty
- Ed O'Neill as Mr. Litwak, owner of Litwak's Family Fun Center & Arcade[11]
- Dennis Haysbert as General Hologram, a general in Hero's Duty
- Adam Carolla as Wynnchel, an éclair who is a member of the Sugar Rush police station[11]
- Horatio Sanz as Duncan, a doughnut who is a member of the Sugar Rush police station[11]
- Rich Moore as Sour Bill, King Candy's sour ball henchman[12][13]
The cast also includes: the Fix-It Felix, Jr Nicerlanders, Edie McClurg as Mary,[11] Raymond Persi as Mayor Gene,[14][15] Jess Harnell as Don, Rachael Harris as Deanna,[11] and Skylar Astin as Roy; Katie Lowes as Candlehead, Jamie Elman as Rancis Fluggerbutter, Josie Trinidad as Jubileena Bing-Bing, and Cymbre Walk as Crumbelina DiCaramello, racers in Sugar Rush; Phil Johnston as Surge Protector, Game Central Station security;[16] Stefanie Scott as Moppet Girl, a young arcade-game player[11] John DiMaggio as Beard Papa, the security guard at the Sugar Rush candy-kart factory; Raymond Persi as a Zombie,[14] Brian Kesinger as a Cyborg (based on Kano from Mortal Kombat);[14] and Martin Jarvis as Saitine, a devil-like villain, who attend the Bad-Anon support group; Tucker Gilmore as the Sugar Rush Announcer; Brandon Scott as Kohut, a soldier in Hero's Duty; and Tim Mertens as Dr. Brad Scott, a scientist and Sgt. Calhoun's fiancé in Hero's Duty (voiced by Nick Grimshaw in the UK release).[17]
The film features several cameos from real world video game characters including: Root Beer Tapper (Maurice LaMarche), the bartender from Tapper;[18] Sonic the Hedgehog (Roger Craig Smith);[11][16] Ryu (Kyle Hebert), Ken Masters (Reuben Langdon), M. Bison (Gerald C. Rivers), and Zangief (Rich Moore) from Street Fighter;[1][11][19] Clyde (Kevin Deters) from Pac-Man;[20] and Yuni Verse (Jamie Sparer Roberts) from Dance Dance Revolution[21] A character modeled after dub-step musician Skrillex makes an appearance in Fix-It Felix, Jr. as the DJ at the anniversary party of the game.[22]
Video game cameos and references
In addition to the spoken roles, Wreck-It Ralph contains a number of other video game references, including characters and visual gags. At the meeting of video game villains, the above characters include, in addition to any mentioned above: Bowser from Super Mario Bros.,[1][10][19] Doctor Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog,[1][19] and Neff from Altered Beast.[14]
Characters from Q*bert, including Q*bert, Coily, Slick, Sam, and Ugg, are shown as "homeless" characters and later taken in by Ralph and Felix into their game (Q*bert also speaks to Felix at one point using the signature synthesized gibberish and word-balloon symbols from his game, called Q*bert-ese).[18][23] Scenes in Game Central Station and Tapper's bar include Chun-Li, Cammy, and Blanka from Street Fighter,[19][24] Pac-Man, Blinky, Pinky, and Inky from Pac-Man,[18][25] the Paperboy from Paperboy,[14][26] the two paddles and the ball from Pong,[27] Dig Dug, a Pooka, and a Fygar from Dig Dug,[27] The Qix from Qix,[25] Frogger from Frogger, and Peter Pepper from BurgerTime.[28] Additionally, Lara Croft and Mario are mentioned in reference.[29]
Additional references are based on sight gags. The residents of Niceland and the bartender from Tapper are animated using a jerky motion that spoofs the limited animation cycles of the sprites of many eight- and sixteen-bit arcade games.[30] King Candy uses the Konami Code on an NES controller to access the programming of Sugar Rush.[31] Throughout Game Central Station is graffiti that includes "Aerith lives" (referencing the character of Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII),[26][32] "All your base are belong to us" (an Engrish phrase popularized from the game Zero Wing), "Sheng Long Was Here" (referencing an April Fool's joke around a made-up character Sheng Long from Street Fighter), and "Jenkins" (a nod to the popular Leeroy Jenkins meme from World of Warcraft).[33] There is also a reference to the Metal Gear series when Ralph is searching for a medal in Tappers Lost and found, finding first the "Exclamation point" (with the corresponding sound effect from the game), and then a Super Mushroom from Super Mario Bros.[30] Mr. Litwak wears a black and white striped referee's shirt, a nod to the iconic outfit of Twin Galaxies founder Walter Day.[30] One of the songs in the credits is an original work from Buckner and Garcia, previously famous for writing video game-themed songs in the 1980s.[30] The Walt Disney Animation Studios opening logo is animated in an 8-bit pixelated fashion,[34] whereas the Walt Disney Pictures closing production logo appears in a glitched state, a reference to the kill screen from many early arcade games such as Pac-Man.[33]
The concept of Wreck-It Ralph was first developed at Disney in the late 1980s, under the working title High Score. Since then, it was redeveloped and reconsidered several times: In the late 1990s, it took on the working title Joe Jump, then in the mid-2000s as Reboot Ralph.[35][36]
John Lasseter, the head of Walt Disney Animation Studios and executive producer of the film, describes Wreck-It Ralph as "an 8-bit video-game bad guy who travels the length of the arcade to prove that he's a good guy."[23] In a manner similar to Who Framed Roger Rabbit and the Toy Story films, Wreck-It Ralph featured cameo appearances by a number of licensed video-game characters.[23] For example, one scene from the film shows Ralph attending a support group for the arcade's various villain characters, including Clyde from Pac-Man, Doctor Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog, and Bowser from Super Mario Bros.[23] Rich Moore, the film's director, had determined that for a film about a video-game world to feel authentic, "it had to have real characters from real games in it."[14] Moore aimed to add licensed characters in a similar manner as cultural references in Looney Tunes shorts, but considered "having the right balance so a portion of the audience didn't feel they were being neglected or talked down to."[37] However, Moore avoided creating the movie around existing characters, feeling that "there's so much mythology and baggage attached to pre-existing titles that I feel someone would be disappointed," and considered this to be a reason why movies based on video game franchises typically fail.[37] Instead, for Ralph, the development of new characters representative of the 8-bit video game was "almost like virgin snow," giving them the freedom to take these characters in new directions.[37]
Before production, the existing characters were added to the story either in places they would make sense to appear, or as cameos from a list of characters suggested by the film's creative team, without consideration if they would legally be able to use the characters.[14] The company then sought out the copyright holders' permissions to use the characters, as well as working with these companies to assure their characters were being represented authentically.[14] In the case of Nintendo, the writers had early on envisioned the Bad-anon meeting with Bowser as a major character within the scene; according to Moore, Nintendo was very positive towards this use, stating in Moore's own words, "If there is a group that is dedicated to helping the bad guy characters in video games then Bowser must be in that group!"[26] Nintendo had asked that the producers try to devise a scene that would be similarly appropriate for Mario for his inclusion in the film. Despite knowing they would be able to use the character, the producers could not find an appropriate scene that would let Mario be a significant character without taking away the spotlight from the main story, and opted to not include the character.[26][38] Moore debunked a rumor that Mario and his brother character Luigi were not included due to Nintendo requesting too high a licensing fee, stating that the rumor grew out of a joke John C. Reilly made at Comic-Con.[29] Dr. Wily from Mega Man was going to appear, but was cut from the final version of the film.[39] Overall, there are about 188 individual character models in the movie as a result of these cameo inclusions.[14]
An earlier draft of the screenplay had Ralph and Vanellope spending time going around the game world to collect the pieces for her kart for Sugar Rush, and at times included Felix traveling with the pair. During these scenes, Ralph would have lied to Felix regarding his budding relationship with Calhoun, leading eventually to Ralph becoming depressed and abandoning his quest to get his medal back. At this point, a fourth game world, Extreme Easy Living 2, would have been introduced and was considered a "hedonistic place" between the social nature of The Sims and the open-world objective-less aspects of Grand Theft Auto, according to Moore.[40] Ralph would go there to, wallowing in his depression, and would find happiness by gaining "Like It" buttons for doing acceptable actions in the party-like nature of the place. Moore stated that while it was difficult to consider dropping this new game world, they found that its introduction in the second half of the film would be too difficult a concept for the viewer to come to grasp.[40] They further had trouble working out how a social nature game would be part of an arcade, and though considered having the game be running on Litwak's laptop, found it too convoluted to take Ralph there. Line art sketches and voiceover readings of the scene were included on the home media release of the film.[40]
The film introduced Disney's new bidirectional reflectance distribution functions, with more realistic reflections on surfaces, and new virtual cinematography Camera Capture system, which makes it possible to go through scenes in real-time. To research the Sugar Rush segment of the film, the visual development group traveled to trade fair ISM Cologne, a See's Candy factory, and other manufacturing facilities. The group also brought in food photographers, to demonstrate techniques to make food appear appealing. Special effects, including from "smoke or dust," looks distinct in each of the segments.[41]
The film was originally scheduled for a release on March 22, 2013, but it was later changed to November 2, 2012 due to it being ahead of schedule.[42][43] The theatrical release was accompanied by Disney's Oscar-winning, animated short film Paperman.[44][45]
The first trailer for Wreck-It Ralph was released on June 6, 2012, debuting with Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted and Rock of Ages.[46] This also coincided with the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo, for which Disney constructed a mock aged arcade cabinet for the fictional Fix-It Felix, Jr. game on display on the show floor.[47] Disney also released a browser-based Flash-based version of the Fix-It Felix, Jr. game as well as iOS and Android versions, with online Unity-based versions of Sugar Rush and Hero's Duty.[48] A second trailer for the film was released on September 12, 2012, coinciding with Finding Nemo 3D and Frankenweenie.
To promote the Blu-ray/DVD release of Wreck-It Ralph, director Rich Moore produced a short film titled Garlan Hulse: Where Potential Lives. Set within the movie's universe, the mockumentary film was designed as a parody of The King of Kong.[49]
Home media
Wreck-It Ralph was released on Blu-ray Disc (2D and 3D) and DVD in North America on March 5, 2013 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.[50] The film was made available for digital download in selected regions on February 12, 2013.[51] Wreck-It Ralph debuted at #1 in Blu-ray and DVD sales in the United States.[52]
Box office performance
Wreck-It Ralph grossed $189,422,889 in North America, and $281,800,000 in other countries, for a worldwide total of $471,222,889.[3] It is the 14th-highest-grossing film of 2012,[53] the fourth-highest-grossing 2012 animated film, and the fifth-highest-grossing film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios.[54]
In North America, the film debuted with $13.5 million, an above-average opening-day gross for an animated film released in November.[55] During its opening weekend, the film topped the box office with $49.0 million, making it the largest opening for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film until 2013, when it was surpassed by Frozen ($67.4 million).[56][57]
Outside North America, Wreck-It Ralph earned $12 million on its opening weekend from six markets.[58] Among all markets, its three largest openings were recorded in the UK, Ireland and Malta ($7.15 million), Brazil ($5.32 million with weekday previews), and Russia and the CIS ($5.27 million).[59] In total grosses, the three largest markets were the UK, Ireland and Malta ($36.2 million), Japan ($29.6 million), and Australia ($24.0 million).[59]
Critical response
Wreck-It Ralph received generally positive reviews from critics. The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reports that 86% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 163 reviews, with an average score of 7.4/10. The site's consensus reads: "Equally entertaining for both kids and parents old enough to catch the references, Wreck-It Ralph is a clever, colorful adventure built on familiar themes and joyful nostalgia."[60] At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 top reviews from mainstream critics, calculated a score of 72 based on 36 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[61] The film earned an "A" from audiences polled by CinemaScore.[62]
Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3 out of 4 stars and wrote, "More than in most animated films, the art design and color palette of Wreck-It Ralph permit unlimited sets, costumes and rules, giving the movie tireless originality and different behavior in every different cyber world."[63] A.O. Scott of The New York Times wrote, "The movie invites a measure of cynicism – which it proceeds to obliterate with a 93-minute blast of color, noise, ingenuity and fun."[64] Peter Debruge of Variety stated, "With plenty to appeal to boys and girls, old and young, Walt Disney Animation Studios has a high-scoring hit on its hands in this brilliantly conceived, gorgeously executed toon, earning bonus points for backing nostalgia with genuine emotion."[65] Betsy Sharkey of the Los Angeles Times said, "The movie's subversive sensibility and old-school/new-school feel are a total kick,"[66] while Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "With a mix of retro eye-candy for grown-ups and a thrilling, approachable storyline for the tykes, the film casts a wide and beguiling net."[67] Conversely, Christopher Orr of The Atlantic found it "overplotted and underdeveloped."[68]
Award | Category | Winner/Nominee | Result |
Academy Awards[9] | Best Animated Feature | Rich Moore | Nominated |
Annie Awards[69][7] | Best Animated Feature | Won | |
Animated Effects in an Animated Production | Brett Albert | Nominated | |
Character Design in an Animated Feature Production | Bill Schwab, Lorelay Bove, Cory Loftis, Minkyu Lee | Nominated | |
Directing in an Animated Feature Production | Rich Moore | Won | |
Music in an Animated Feature Production | Henry Jackman, Skrillex, Adam Young, Matthew Thiessen, Jamie Houston, Yasushi Akimoto | Won | |
Storyboarding in an Animated Feature Production | Leo Matsuda | Nominated | |
Lissa Treiman | Nominated | ||
Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production | Alan Tudyk | Won | |
Writing in an Animated Feature Production | Phil Johnston, Jennifer Lee | Won | |
Editorial in an Animated Feature Production | Tim Mertens | Nominated | |
Chicago Film Critics Association | Best Animated Feature | Nominated | |
Critics' Choice Movie Awards[70] | Best Animated Feature | Won | |
Golden Globe Awards[71] | Best Animated Feature Film | Nominated | |
Golden Reel Awards[72] | Best Sound Editing: Sound Effects, Foley, Dialogue and ADR in an Animation Feature Film | Won | |
Golden Trailer Awards[73] | Best Animation/Family | "Dreams" | Won |
IGN's Best of 2012 Awards | Best Movie | Nominated | |
Best Animated Movie | Won | ||
IGN People's Choice Award for Best Animated Movie | Won | ||
Best 3D Movie | Nominated | ||
Best Movie Poster | Nominated | ||
National Board of Review Awards[74] | Best Animated Feature | Won | |
Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards | Favorite Animated Movie | Won | |
Online Film Critics Society Award | Best Animated Feature | Nominated | |
Producers Guild of America Award | Best Animated Motion Picture | Clark Spencer | Won |
Satellite Awards[75] | Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature | Rich Moore | Nominated |
Saturn Awards[76] | Best Animated Film | Rich Moore | Nominated |
Visual Effects Society[77][78] | Outstanding Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture | Sean Jenkins, Scott Kersavage, Rich Moore, Clark Spencer | Nominated |
Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature Motion Picture | John Kahwaty, Suzan Kim, Michelle Robinson, Tony Smeed (for Vanellope) | Nominated |
The film's score was composed by Henry Jackman. The soundtrack also features original songs by Owl City, AKB48, Skrillex, and Buckner & Garcia.[79][80]
Wreck-It Ralph | |||||
Film score by Henry Jackman | |||||
Released | October 30, 2012 | ||||
Recorded | 2012 Sony Scoring Stage (Culver City) |
Genre | Film score | ||||
Length | 70:36 | ||||
Label | Walt Disney | ||||
Walt Disney Animation Studios chronology | |||||
Henry Jackman chronology | |||||
Singles from Wreck-It Ralph | |||||
Track listing
All music composed by Henry Jackman (except 1–6)[81].
No. | Title | Artist | Length | |
1. | "When Can I See You Again?" | Owl City | 3:38 | |
2. | "Wreck-It, Wreck-It Ralph" | Buckner & Garcia | 2:59 | |
3. | "Celebration" | Kool & the Gang | 3:40 | |
4. | "Sugar Rush" | AKB48 | 3:14 | |
5. | "Bug Hunt (Noisia Remix)" | Skrillex | 7:04 | |
6. | "Shut Up and Drive" | Rihanna | 3:32 | |
7. | "Wreck-It Ralph" | 1:33 | ||
8. | "Life in the Arcade" | 0:43 | ||
9. | "Jumping Ship" | 1:06 | ||
10. | "Rocket Fiasco" | 5:48 | ||
11. | "Vanellope von Schweetz" | 2:57 | ||
12. | "Royal Raceway" | 3:23 | ||
13. | "Cupcake Breakout" | 1:12 | ||
14. | "Candy Vandals" | 1:39 | ||
15. | "Turbo Flashback" | 1:42 | ||
16. | "Laffy Taffies" | 1:35 | ||
17. | "One Minute to Win It" | 1:17 | ||
18. | "Vanellope's Hideout" | 2:33 | ||
19. | "Messing with the Program" | 1:20 | ||
20. | "King Candy" | 2:11 | ||
21. | "Broken-Karted" | 2:49 | ||
22. | "Out of the Penthouse, Off to the Race" | 2:51 | ||
23. | "Sugar Rush Showdown" | 4:15 | ||
24. | "You're My Hero" | 4:16 | ||
25. | "Arcade Finale" | 3:19 | ||
Total length:
70:36 |
Video games
In addition to the Flash version of the Fix-It Felix, Jr. game, Disney released a tie-in side-scrolling platform game called Wreck-It Ralph for the Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo DS, to mostly negative reviews.[82][83] The arcade style side-scrolling game was produced in collaboration between Disney Interactive and Activision and serves as a "story extension" to the film. Taking place following the events of the film, players may play as Wreck-It Ralph or Fix-It Felix, causing damage as Ralph as well as repairing as Felix where necessary following another Cy-Bug incident. Game levels are based on the locations in the film like the Fix-It Felix, Jr., Hero's Duty, and Sugar Rush games as well as Game Central Station. It was released in conjunction with the film's release, in November 2012.[84]
In October 2012, Disney released fully playable browser-based versions of the Hero's Duty and Sugar Rush games on the new official film site.[85] A mobile game titled Wreck-it Ralph was released in November 2012 for iOS and Android systems,[86] with a Windows Phone 8 version following almost a year later.[87] Initially, the game consisted of three mini-games, Fix-it Felix Jr., Hero's Duty and Sweet Climber, which were later joined by Turbo Time and Flight Command.[88][89]
Ralph also appears in Sega's Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed as a playable guest character.[90] Ralph and Vanellope appear as playable characters in Disney Infinity as well; the Disney Store released their individual figures on January 7, 2014.[91][92][93] A combo "toy box pack" of the two figures with Sugar Rush customization discs will be released April 1, 2014.[94]
In an interview on October 25, 2012, director Rich Moore said that he and Disney have ideas about a sequel that would bring the characters up to date and explore online gaming and console gaming.[95] Moore stated that many of the crew and voice cast are open to the sequel, believing that they have "barely scratched the surface" of the video game world they envisioned.[26] He also stated that he plans to include Mario and Tron in the sequel.[96][97]
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I recently purchased an HP PhotoSmart 2510 multifunction machine because I needed a color printer, copier, and fax for my home office. The big reason I selected this device is that it includes a network interface, and I want the device to be available to all my computers without needing to use one as a print server. The network interface is both wired and wireless, which allows me to position the fax where it's convenient for me, not where my network wires are.
Although I hate the existence of the fax machine as a hoary bolt-on to the telephone system, I need to have one for the one or two occasions per year when I need to receive an incoming fax, and the other one or two occasions per year when I need to send a fax. (I briefly considered a fax/modem card as a substitute, but it was much easier to buy a printer with fax capabilities than to tie a scanner to my computer, buy a fax card, and get the whole software mess configured appropriately, especially since I tend to work on my computer a lot.)
Since I don't use faxes extensively, I didn't want to give the phone company any extra money for it. (Keeping my money out of the hands of the phone company is also a life goal.) There are many devices that will help your fax machine work on a voice line, and this capability is also built into the PSC2510. If you plug an answering machine into the back of the 2510, it will answer the call normally. However, if the caller sends the 1100 Hz fax identification tone, the fax will disconnect the answering machine and begin the fax handshake. I couldn't get this feature working until I shortened the outgoing greeting on my answering machine until it was less than 10 seconds. Apparently, it's common for many voice/fax coexistence products to only listen for the fax identification tone in the first ten seconds after a call is answered, and then assume it's a voice call.
With the fax machine connected to the phone line, I went to work on the network interface. Before purchase, I made sure that the wireless interface supports WPA so that it would be compatible with the security on my home network. HP has obtained Wi-Fi certification for 802.11b, as well as both the Personal and Enterprise flavors of WPA.
When I went to attach the printer to my network, I found that the WPA pre-shared key is passphrase-only. There is no immediately apparent provision for entering a key in hex, only as an ASCII string. Minor annoyance #1: I had to convert my pre-shared key from a 64-byte hex string to a 63-character passphrase on all my wireless network devices.
At the end of the configuration wizard, I was told that I'd be using a preshared key for authentication and that my dynamic encryption protocol was "Robust Encryption". I'm assuming the link layer cipher is TKIP, since Wi-Fi certified products with the WPA checkbox must support TKIP. Minor annoyance #2: I can't quite tell what my settings are, even when printing a test page. Am I using TKIP, or just WEP with dynamic keys?
When I fired up the wireless interface to connect my printer, it did not even attempt to connect. I broke out a packet sniffer, and determined that it was sending 802.11 Probe Requests for my home network, and it was receiving an appropriate Probe Response. I even know that the Probe Response was received, since the printer sent an 802.11 ACK. However, the printer doesn't appear to do anything with that information. It does not start associating with the network.
So far, my only serious complaint is that it does not have a document feeder. Multi-page faxes or copies must be done by putting one page on the glass at a time. I don't expect to fax or copy all that much, so I'm hoping the annoyance at leaving out such a standard feature doesn't grate on me. I'm a bit surprised that HP doesn't offer a document feeder as an extra-cost add-on option, though.


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The West Virginia Design-Build Board has already approved a plan to let WVU use a "design-build" approach to the project, a streamlined system that lets public agencies bid a construction project as a single package to predetermined teams of architects, engineers, contractors and subcontractors.
Typically, public agencies have to award separate contracts to many companies, staff member Donna Lipscomb said Tuesday. Legal advertising and bidding are still required, she said, but design-build allows them to make a single award.
"Design-build is quicker," she said, "because they're able to start getting the site prepared and start moving dirt while they're still working on the design."
Cities, counties and other public entities that use the process agree to accept intense state scrutiny in exchange for the chance to get their projects off the ground faster and with fewer expensive change orders, Lipscomb said.
WVU and its developers must provide the board with bids from three to five teams for review.
Design-build has been an option for public bodies in West Virginia since 1999, but Lipscomb said interest has been growing since the Legislature tweaked the statute in 2005 to give the board more oversight.
The state School Board Authority is preparing to try it, she said, to determine whether the approach is faster and cheaper.