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Founding Director, Atlanta Taskforce on Play (ATOP)
Board of Directors, International Play Association
Communications Officer and Editor, PlayRights Magazine
After 20 years working for two international consulting firms I had a classic mid-life crisis and became an artist painting murals for children traumatized by illness or war. One thing led to another (as things often do once you start on your own path) and I began developing websites for chronically ill children (www.SickleCellKids.org, etc.), and running an artists' market at a big Atlanta arts festival, and writing a nationally-syndicated landscaping television show.
The shift to play came quite accidentally. Literally. One early summer evening a violent storm erupted suddenly with a terrifying crack of lightening. I was outside talking with a friend and we ran for cover. Almost instantly there were sirens...too many sirens. The phones started ringing asking if I'd heard the news. A huge 100+-year-old oak tree fell on a car stopped in traffic in front of our neighborhood firehouse. It killed a mom and her two sons. It was my next door neighbor, Lisa, 5-month-old Owen, and 3-year-old Max. They had been in the backseat together while the dad, Brad, was driving. He was untouched.
The next six months were a blur of activity as I found myself coordinating the effort to build a playground to memorialize the family and help Brad make it through the devastating time. Working with the people of Atlanta to, first, make this huge project come together in just 3 months, and, then, put on a massive opening ceremony 3 months after that, changed my life. I had always worked with children, but the more I learned about play the more I realized that it all starts there. It took me a while to understand that it wasn't just fun and games, or frivolousness. Once I got that I was in 100%, and here I am today.
(Cutting the ribbon to open the Cunard Memorial Playground with Dianne Harnell Cohen, the then-Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, Brad Cunard, and the then-Mayor of Atlanta, Shirley Franklin. Everyone in a red tshirt was a vital part of the Playground Committee, a dedicated group of neighbors who made the whole playground come together.)
The Atlanta Taskforce on Play (ATOP) was founded as part of an initiative to get the City of Atlanta named "Playful City USA" by KaBOOM!, the national playground-building organization. Over the past 4 years we have worked with the City of Atlanta's Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, KaBOOM!, Park Pride, the Atlanta Public School System, Camp Twin Lakes, and many, many other groups to build more and better playspaces for our children and to educate people about play.
(My "baby", the wheelchair accessible treehouse at Camp Twin Lakes.)
Another initiative is Playable10: International Design Competition. Our partner in this is the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), College of Architecture. After visiting playgrounds outside of the US, I realized how limited our vision of play and play spaces is. Our hope is that this competition will help people see how innovative and exciting playgrounds can be, and maybe get some talented designers interested in a new field, too!
The winning design for Playable1o is being unveiled by Mayor Kaseem Reed in downtown Atlanta's Woodruff Park on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. It was designed by Jeff Santos, a video game designer from Canada.
The winning design being installed in downtown Atlanta.
ATOP is a 501(c)3 through a fiscal partnership with Park Pride and I work as a volunteer.
I currently reside near Chastain Park in North Atlanta with my husband Al Dale and his twin children Summer and Jordan. My son and his wife life in Decatur with my grandson Hayden. Al's older son Kris Dale and his wife Claudia live in East Lake with their four month old twins, Wyatt and Callie.
Cynthia Gentry
Founding Director
Atlanta Taskforce on Play (ATOP)
Cynthia (at) PlayAtlanta.org
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Welcome to OceanScape Bonaire, your beautiful Bonaire oceanfront condo! You won't believe your eyes when you experience your fabulous view. Your condo is located in the small, quiet, Port Bonaire Resort, located just across the street from the airport. It is so oceanfront, we like to say you can 'spit in the ocean' from the balcony (but due to trade winds, it is not recommended!). The bright, sunny one bedroom condo affords superb privacy, located all the way at the end of the beautiful Dutch-styled building with a panoramic view across the ocean to Kralendijk, Klein Bonaire and the northern mountains of Washington Slaagbai Park. But just turn your head and you have the added bonus of a view across Donkey Beach and those gorgeous Bonaire sunsets to the West. That's right, since you are on the corner, you have a 270 degree view that cannot be surpassed. There is nothing quite like relaxing on the balcony after a long day of diving or snorkeling, glass of wine in hand, to watch the sunset into the ocean. Although waking up, pouring a cup of coffee and meandering out on the balcony to see dolphins arching across the water while a cruise ship passes by to port in Kralendijk is not too bad either!
We have traveled all over the Caribbean for many years, always with the dream/goal of buying our own place on the water. We love to snorkel, hike, go boating, bicycle, and relax on the beach. When we finally ticked off Bonaire on our list of places to visit, we immediately knew we had found our second home. We searched during several visits for the perfect place, and finally found it at Port Bonaire.
What makes it so great? It had all of these things that we were looking for and even more:
* Snorkel and dive directly in front of the condo. There is an easy ladder entry for you to use just steps away from your door, and it is a very short swim to 18th Palm or Windsock dive sites. Some of the most spectacular snorkeling and diving on the island is right in front of you. Dockside rinse tank, freshwater shower, and hanging hooks.
* Walk to the beach. Donkey beach/Windsock is a few steps south of your condo through a secure access gate.
* Dive shop on site. Dive Friends runs a full operation on site and that includes rinse area and lockers.
* Close to the action. You are less than a 10 minute drive to the coveted south shore dive sites or windsurfing at Lac Bay, and 5 minutes to the center of Kralendijk.
* Easy access to the airport, rental cars, grocery, and a short walk to Plaza Resort, just next door, where you will find boat rental, water sports, tennis and restaurants. We don't even rent a car when we arrive. We roll our luggage across the street and get settled in, and then rent a car later when the crowds have died down at the car rental counters, or even the next day to save a few bucks. (And don't worry, the airport is not noisy here - - it is much noisier at places a little further south in Belnem due to the orientation of the single runway)
* Second floor and the additional sense of security it brings, not to mention the enhanced view.
* Sunny, tropical décor and plenty of windows to open, or Air-Conditioning is available throughout.
* Swimming pool right on the oceanfront. Plenty of lounge chairs and an outdoor shower.
* Beautiful tropical gardens full of butterflies and songbirds surround the small, peaceful complex of 26 units.
When you open the door from your private stairway, you will turn through the archway into an open great room that includes the kitchen and living room which opens through a floor to ceiling glass wall onto the balcony. The vaulted ceiling adds an open, airy feel. Tropical décor puts you in the mood for your restful vacation.
There is an electronic security alarm system on the condo for your peace of mind.
The living room area includes a sofa sleeper and 40' flat panel LCD TV, Blu-ray / DVD player, and stereo with IPod docking station. A secured DSL line to use with provided Ethernet cable or wireless with the access code we will provide to you.
The kitchen is fully equipped (really, I like to cook!) with fridge, cook top, microwave/convection/grill oven, dishwasher, coffeemaker, toaster, blender and electric kettle. The granite countertops offer plenty of workspace if you feel like cooking and enjoying a meal on the privacy of your own balcony. You will also have a Smokey Joe grill if you want to BBQ.
The toilet and bath/shower are separated into two different rooms, each with its own vanity, as is common in European style. This is nice in case you are utilizing the sofa sleeper. The bathroom and toilet are separate from each other, and both are accessible without going into the bedroom.
The bedroom has a comfy queen-size bed, plenty of fluffy pillows, a nice sized closet and a 27' TV. French doors open onto a small balcony overlooking the garden. On this balcony are two hanging rods and 4 heavy duty dive equipment hangers for securely drying your gear.
A safe is available in the condo for your use.
And finally, off the large side balcony (yes, there are three!) there is a laundry room with a washing machine and a drying rack.
Two beach chairs and a cooler are provided.
Linens and towels are provided.
There is air conditioning throughout, but all doors and windows have mosquito screens so you can enjoy the beautiful trade winds if you wish.
Not suitable for children under 6 yrs.
Keywords: Condominium
My husband and I love the beautiful underwater world surrounding Bonaire.
Connie Rubek purchased this condo in 2008
Private location at the end of the building, gorgeous oceanfront setting, superb diving and snorkeling right in front, beach a few steps away, lovely well cared for complex with beautiful tropical gardens and large pool. Fabulous, convenient location.
There are so many great things about our place. You will enjoy mid-island convenience to everything. With a Dive-Friends dive-shop at the end of our building, you can dive out front at two fabulous dive sites without ever leaving the property, or there are boat dives leaving from our dock each morning and afternoon. Gorgeous views. Exceptional convenience to the airport. You could even skip car rental for several days and save money. You can literally walk (a short walk at that) across the road to the airport. We do it all the time. And don't worry about airport noise. Due to the orientation of the single runway and the infrequent flight schedule, it truly is not a problem at our place at all.
Well, well, well,
Finally, after 36 reminders to self, I am making time to write. Thank you for sharing OceanScape with us... two weeks was not enough. Loved the snorkeling, caught lots of fish and rested a lot...it won't be long before we plan another Bonaire. Mark was great. Bonefishing is a great Bonaire secret. OceanScape is perfect. Thanks, Bert and Estela
The condo and view were better than the pictures. The property was spotless and since we had an additional week rec'd a mid-term cleaning and the crew did a fantastic job. Kitchen has all everything. BBQ came in handy as did the beach chairs. Spent most of our time diving and having a great Dive shop like Dive Friends Bonaire was perfect and they will take you over to their Yellow Sub location for the boat dive. Cannot wait to come back again. I cannot say enough about Connie the owner very responsive as was Mark the Mark for any needs we had during our stay. My wife is a light sleeper and she was never bothered once with the airplane traffic. It is so quiet and peaceful day or night.
This condo was perfect for my husband and myself. Close to the water and very comfortable and clean. We'll be staying here again on our next visit.
The description of the property is dead-on accurate and both the off-site owner and on-site maintenance man are accessible, friendly, honest and extremely helpful. The only reason I did not put excellent is due to the size of the bed, as we are spoiled and used to a King size at home for many years now...a personal thing really. My wife especially appreciated the kitchen and appointments and we lounged often for meals on the main balcony overlooking the ocean. Could not ask for a more convenient location.
Great place located right across from the airport. No taxi needed....Just walk across the road and you here. Very well furnished with great view of Kline Bonaire and port. Our main purpose of this trip was for diving and the dive shops location is attached to these condos.
You can walk out your door and in two minuets be in the dive boat or shop. Condo has all the items you need to do your own cooking, or you can be down in the center of town for a nice meal in a few minuets. This is the 3rd time we have been to Bonaire and would deffinetly stay at this condo again. You would be very pleased.......
The condo was immaculate. The view from the patio was even better than the pictures. The location was wonderful (across from the airport, close to the southern dive sites, not far from town, laundry or grocery store). The property is well taken care of and the manager is always available and willing to help with questions/information. The information provided by the owner prior to arrival is very useful and complete.
We stayed at OceanScape for two weeks (as we had in 2012.) We enjoyed a lovely tastefully furnished (and most importantly comfortable!)1 bedroom condo in an excellent central location across from the airport.. The Port Bonaire property is very well kept and the gardens very attractive. There are plenty of lounge chairs, the pool is beautiful, I swam afternoon and evenings almost every day. We are avid snorkelers, and the central location made it nice to come "home" for lunch when changing snorkel sites (we visited 2 different sites each day.) Some of the best snorkeling is right in front of the condo across a small channel - 18 Palm; while Windsock (just around the corner) is good too. ( I saw a gorgeous spotted eagle ray there!) There are steps into the ocean providing an easy entry for snorkeling - something that is very hard to find in Bonaire! The condo looks better than the pictures (and they are goodacdcurate), the condo is clean and the bed is very confortable, there is AC in the living room as well as bedroom, though the breezes are great and there is a balcony off the bedroom for a truly flow-through breeze. There are great screens on all the windows and doors - a must have in Bonaire! Any time we weren't in the water snorkeling or at the pool swimming, or out & about, we spent on the porch! It was very interesting and peaceful to watch all the small boats, sailboats, even fish activity from this lovely location. The sunsets were beautiful too. The owners have really thought of everything to make the stay a great one from nice wine glasses, to cooking utensils and pans (I cooked a full meal every night), to the internet. We brought our computer and stayed in touch with our family as well as downloaded our picrures! We even made reservations for a snorkel sail on the Woodwind (highly recommended.) It was a wonderful vacation and we look forward to the next time.
Quiet resort like condo community located in the Belnem area. Within walking distance of the airport and restaurants and activities at Plaza Resort. Oceanfront with two fabulous dive/snorkel spots right in front. There is also a 1/2 mile long beach right next to the property, one of the only natural sand beaches on the island just steps away
All southern shore dives/snorkel sites start just 5 minutes down the road. Incredible kitesurfing is about 10 minutes south. You are about 7 minutes from the east side and Lac Bay, with fabulous world-class windsurfing, and about 12 - 15 minutes to the north shore dives. Car rentals and the airport are steps away across the road. It is 1.4 miles to 3 grocery stores. If you like to walk, it is 1.3 miles to the oceanfront Promenade in downtown Kralendijk.
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Several types of associate degree programs are available for interested students. Some of the more common associate degrees include Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science, but many others exist. Associate degree programs are designed to quickly and efficiently prepare students for careers or for further study. Generally, associate degree programs consist of at least 60 credits or units, including major requirements, general education requirements and elective courses.
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From the article:
[Gill was] briefly removed from his job in March when the Federal Bureau of Investigation discovered he had failed to disclose his association with Abdurahman Alamoudi, a jailed American Muslim leader. Alamoudi was indicted last year on terrorism-related money-laundering charges and now claims to have been part of a plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdullah.
(See more on Alamoudi here.)
After a flurry of interagency meetings, however, Homeland Security decided to leave the policy director, Faisal Gill, in place, according to two government officials with knowledge of the Alamoudi investigation. A White House political appointee with close ties to Republican power broker Grover Norquist and no apparent background in intelligence, Gill has access to top-secret information on the vulnerability of America's seaports, aviation facilities and nuclear power plants to terrorist attacks.
(More on Norquist here and here).
The FBI raised concerns with Homeland Security officials in March after discovering that Gill had failed to list on security clearance documents his work in 2001 with the American Muslim Council, the officials said. The advocacy group, which was controlled by Alamoudi, has been under scrutiny in an investigation of terrorism financing. The lead agent in that investigation works for an arm of Homeland Security. Gill's omission of the information on his "Standard Form 86″ national security questionnaire is a potential felony violation. There is no evidence, however, that Gill has taken any action to compromise national security.
A Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman would not comment on Gill or when he was hired, except to say that a "thorough investigation" by the department's Office of Security found no basis to deny the 32-year-old lawyer a security clearance. Among Gill's political patrons is Grover Norquist, head of Americans for Tax Reform and a key ally of the White House. Gill listed Norquist as a reference on employment documents, the government officials said. Gill also worked in 2001 for a Muslim political outreach organization that Norquist co-founded with a former top aide to Alamoudi. Norquist did not respond to phone calls, a fax and an e-mail seeking comment.
How does a guy with no intelligence background get appointed director of intelligence policy at DHS–and how does he keep that job and his security clearance after committing two possible felonies by failing to list his two foreign-funded employers on sworn government forms?!?!?!?!
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Congratulations to the South Kitsap High School Band!! You Rocked!
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Hopefully, we will all be able to enjoy these young people upon their return to Port Orchard. How about a community performance?
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- 250g strong white flour (bread flour)
- Pinch of salt
- Half of 7g satchet dried yeast
- Half tbsp sunflower/ vegetable oil
- Lukewarm water- amount dependable
- About 150g pizza or pasta sauce
- 100g grated cheese
- Any toppings you want!
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C or gas mark 6. Grease the pizza tray.
- Sift the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in the yeast and make a well in the middle.
- Add the oil and bit by bit mix in warm water until you have a soft dough in your hands.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-10 minutes. Place the dough in a bowl, cover it with cling film and leave it to prove for 15 minutes. THIS IS IMPORTANT!! YOU MUST LET THE DOUGH PROVE!!!
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This video introduces the crewmembers of STS-102, which includes the International Space Station Expedition Two Crew during their prelaunch preparations. Other views include the crew boarding the Astrovan, crew entrance into Space Shuttle Discovery.
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The French Countryside
I recently went away on a big trip to France. I hadn't been since I was 14, and it was amazing. So beautiful, so different from our day-to-day lives — the food, the views, the people, everything. Here are a few photos from my trip:
We stayed at Corlac House, near Souillac, for a relaxing week. It's located in the countryside of France's south-west region.
Here is Corlac nestled in the valley among the walnut groves.
This is the view as you drive up to it — the neighbour's barn.
And here are the neighbours chasing their flock.
We spent lots of time lounging around the pool, sunning and dipping.
This is a gate to the village cemetery — beautiful.
And the local rolling hills.
One of our many amazing lunches by the pool.
And another...
Here's my brother-in-law and I playing ping-pong, one of my favourite past times.
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Microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome is a disorder that mainly affects females. In people with this condition, one or both eyes may be very small or poorly developed (microphthalmia). Affected individuals also typically have unusual linear skin markings on the head and neck. These markings follow the paths along which cells migrate as the skin develops before birth (lines of Blaschko). The skin defects generally improve over time and leave variable degrees of scarring.
The signs and symptoms of microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome vary widely, even among affected individuals within the same family. In addition to the characteristic eye problems and skin markings, this condition can cause abnormalities in the brain, heart, and genitourinary system. A hole in the muscle that separates the abdomen from the chest cavity (the diaphragm), which is called a diaphragmatic hernia, may occur in people with this disorder. Affected individuals may also have short stature and fingernails and toenails that do not grow normally (nail dystrophy).
The prevalence of microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome is unknown. More than 50 affected individuals have been identified.
Mutations in the HCCS gene or a deletion of genetic material that includes the HCCS gene cause microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome. The HCCS gene carries instructions for producing an enzyme called holocytochrome c-type synthase. This enzyme is active in many tissues of the body and is found in the mitochondria, the energy-producing centers within cells.
Within the mitochondria, the holocytochrome c-type synthase enzyme helps produce a molecule called cytochrome c. Cytochrome c is involved in a process called oxidative phosphorylation, by which mitochondria generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's main energy source. It also plays a role in the self-destruction of cells (apoptosis).
HCCS gene mutations result in a holocytochrome c-type synthase enzyme that cannot perform its function. A deletion of genetic material that includes the HCCS gene prevents the production of the enzyme. A lack of functional holocytochrome c-type synthase enzyme can damage cells by impairing their ability to generate energy. In addition, without the holocytochrome c-type synthase enzyme, the damaged cells may not be able to undergo apoptosis. These cells may instead die in a process called necrosis that causes inflammation and damages neighboring cells. During early development this spreading cell damage may lead to the eye abnormalities and other signs and symptoms of microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome.
Changes involving this chromosome are associated with microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome.
Changes in this gene are associated with microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome.
This condition is inherited in an X-linked dominant pattern. The gene associated with this condition is located on the X chromosome, which is one of the two sex chromosomes. In females (who have two X chromosomes), a mutation in one of the two copies of the gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. Some cells produce a normal amount of the holocytochrome c-type synthase enzyme and other cells produce none. The resulting overall reduction in the amount of this enzyme leads to the signs and symptoms of microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome.
In males (who have only one X chromosome), mutations result in a total loss of the holocytochrome c-type synthase enzyme. A lack of this enzyme appears to be lethal very early in development, so almost no males are born with microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome. A few affected individuals with male appearance but who have two X chromosomes have been identified.
Most cases of microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family. These cases usually result from the deletion of a segment of the X chromosome during the formation of reproductive cells (eggs and sperm) or in early fetal development. They may also result from a new mutation in the HCCS gene.
These resources address the diagnosis or management of microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome and may include treatment providers.
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General information about the diagnosis (http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/consult/diagnosis) and management (http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/consult/treatment) of genetic conditions is available in the Handbook. Read more about genetic testing (http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/testing), particularly the difference between clinical tests and research tests (http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/testing/researchtesting).
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Evidence Of New Phase In Neutron Stars Discovered
Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com — Your Universe Online
University of Alicante researchers have discovered the first evidence of a new phase in neutron stars.
The scientists wrote in the journal Nature Physics that they have detected what may be the first observational evidence of existence of a new exotic phase of matter in what is known as the "inner crust" of neutron stars, or pulsars.
"This may be the first observational evidence of existence of the phase of nuclear ℠pasta´ inside neutron stars, which may allow that future missions of X-ray observatories can be used to define aspects of how nuclear interaction works, which is not yet entirely clear," said José A. Pons, lecturer at the University of Alicante´s Relativistic Astrophysics Group and Director of the Department of Applied Physics, who led the work.
Nuclear pasta occurs when the combination of nuclear and electromagnetic forces favor the ordering of the nucleons in non-spherical shapes. Pulsars are born spinning more than 100 times per second, but as their magnetic fields slow them down, it increases the rotation period.
"Meanwhile, the inner crust corrodes the star's magnetic field and when it becomes weak, it is unable to further slow down the rotation of the star: the pulsar is 'al dente', with a period of about 10-12 seconds," says Daniele Viganò, a doctoral student at the University of Alicante.
Radio pulsars have been known to have a limited spin period with no theoretical explanation. This limit is typically thought to be a simple observational effect in which those with slower rotation are less bright in radio and cannot be observed.
"Space missions in the past decade have identified a growing number of isolated X-ray pulsars, and to our surprise, none of them has a rotation period longer than 12 seconds, but there was no theoretical explanation for this phenomenon," said Nanda Rea, a CSIC researcher, from the Institute of Space Sciences (Barcelona) explains.
Rea was part of another research project recently that discovered that magnetars are more common than previously thought. Magnetars are neutron stars that have a relatively low spin rate while also generating occasional large blasts of X-rays, which derives from magnetic energy stored within it.
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Initiative 1033 will turn some control of government back to the people. At the present the only control the people have is at the ballot box, and that control is only effective if the people vote the entrenched politicians out of office. However, this becomes nearly impossible because of the big money thrown to the incumbent politicians by the lobbyists for the growth of government.
Bill Gates, the National Education Association, and the lobbyists for the Federal, State, County and City Employees Union, have just given the maximum $300,000 to fight I-1033. This was done just prior to the cut off date for large money donations. Individually we can not compete against that sum of money, but collectively we can. I am sending another check to Tim Eyman in support of I-1033 and I will vote against every incumbent politician who has served more than two terms.
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Ranger International Services Group: Two Subsidiaries Win GSA Contracting Effort Together
GREENVILLE, S.C., May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Ranger International Services Group, a private equity consolidator specializing in government services, announces the winning of a GSA Engineering Services Division award to Ranger's wholly owned subsidiary US Logistics. The award is a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for procurement services and analysis, with special focus on engineering procurements. The engineering sister company of US Logistics, Ranger TechWorks, will assist in carrying out the various task orders under this award. The initial contracting site will be in New York, and the blanket purchase agreement allows possible other work sites to be added at the discretion of the General Services Administration. The initial award is for a one year base period through May 2012, and 4 one-year option years extending through May 2016. This GSA award marks the first time during the companies' post-merger integration that they pursued and won a federal contract together. Other joint pursuits are in work by various Ranger subsidiaries and affiliates.
US Logistics, a GSA-authorized contractor since 2005, is a government logistics support services provider which specializes in tactical vehicle overhauls and repairs, technical staffing, logistics solutions, and aircraft technical services. Ranger TechWorks is a value adding engineering services company that specializes in military or commercial aircraft technical programs, airfield equipment projects, and specialty aerospace/defense engineering solutions. Both are backed by the large institutional shareholders of Ranger International Services Group. Major General (ret.) Chuck Swannack, President of US Logistics, said: "Our teams work well together, and the GSA selected us on a Best Value basis." Steve Hanvey, President of Ranger TechWorks, said: "We want to help the GSA in its quest for Victory Over Red Tape, to borrow their slogan, and this engineering focused award lets us give the government customer a cost effective commercial solution in that segment of their supply chain."
As the federal government's workplace solutions provider, the U.S. General Services Administration works to foster an effective, sustainable and transparent government for the United States. GSA's expertise in government workplace solutions include:
- Effective management of government assets including more than 9,600 government buildings and 210,000 vehicles;
- Leveraging the government's buying power through responsible acquisition of products and services making up more than 11 percent of the government's total procurement dollars;
- Providing innovative technology solutions to enhance government efficiency and increase citizen engagement; and,
- Promoting responsible use of federal resources through development of government-wide policies ranging from federal travel to property and management practices.
Steve Townes, Ranger Aerospace founder and CEO of Ranger International Services Group said: "Teamwork is a key to any business success. This award is a classic example of excellent collaboration among our outstanding people, on behalf of our U.S. government customers."
Ranger International maintains a lean cost model, and is able to offer its Government or Prime Contractor customers an absolute cost advantage combined with measurably superior quality metrics on a consistent and reliable basis. The company is growing steadily, and seeking additional related growth contracts, new market channels, and possibly additional acquisitions in the government technical services sector. At December 31, 2010, the company closed its latest fiscal year with record-high multi-year contracted backlogs of $265 Million.
Ranger, the parent company, is a privately held investment and management holding company that partners with larger private equity institutions to acquire and grow companies in aviation services and aerospace/defense support operations. Ranger and its co-investors add value to acquired companies via seasoned veterans experienced in an array of aerospace/defense operations, engineering, business services, TQM, marketing, and private equity. The Ranger headquarters office is in Greenville S.C. For information about Ranger International Services Group and its subsidiaries and affiliates, visit: www.rangerinternational.com, www.us-L.com, www.cavinternational.com, www.rangertechworks.com, or www.rangeraerospace.com.
Forward Looking Statements: The Company from time to time may discuss forward-looking information. Except for factual historical information, all forward looking statements are estimates by the Company's management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that are beyond the Company's control and may cause actual results to differ materially from management's expectations.
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thank you for my birthday wishes & gifties! Momma & The Dad left for vacation on my birthday. Our human sister came and stayed with Nana & us to keep an eye on things. I pretty much stayed in my tree, but boy when Momma came home, I wouldn't leave her alone & I have been getting lots of pets. I got some new treats for my birthday too. They are soft turkey ones. Mom has been pretty irritated at Tigger - she even posted in the health forum. Looking at maybe prozac. I sometimes have an accident, but only cause I hold it too long, and cannot get to my box fast enough. But I am getting better since I have a small potty box just for me upstairs. Boy it got nice and warm that we could look out the windows, and go out on the screen porch, but it is cold. Momma had to put the heat back on! Thanks again, and looking forward to the fixes here - they are coming soon!!! luvs Feefer-Kitty
All went just great with my teeth. I didn't have to have any taken out, and they are all shiny. I have to take antibiotics until Tuesday to make sure there is no infection. Today is sunshiny - even though it is like 9 degrees out. The ice is melting a bit where the sun is hitting. Although tomorrow is to be more snow & freezing rain. BUt spring is coming! I can feel it!!! Take care my pals. We'll be back in a few days!
Hi to all my pals!
Well aside from it being freezing in Chicagoland. (30 would be a heatwave right now - seriously) things are quiet. The bad thing when it is really cold, my legs hurt and I limp pretty bad on the front one. Momma has all sorts of snuggly beds for me, and Nana will put her heating blanket on low while I lay on her bed. I went to the vet for my checkup, and my bloodwork is great - that means I can stay on the Onsior! That medicine helps me alot. Even the doc noticed that I am not so tense when she checks me. On the bad side I have to have my teeth cleaned. Mommma does wipe my toofies, but my mouth is really tiny, so it is hard for her to get at the back ones, and those are the ones that need cleaning. So I go Thursday for that. I have my very own hidey cave now too. A nice heavy box came from Pet360, and in another package of equipment for The Dad's job was a bunch of really crinkly brown craft paper in it. Momma put the box on its long side, and the flap hangs down. Then she put some of the paper in there, so I can crawl in and make confetti as much as I want. I can peep out from inside too. Momma wrote "Felix's hide-out" on the box! So no one (ahem Nana) will toss it out. I like it around here now when the holidays are over - I get kind of nervous with all the hullaballoo, and the human sister, while I like her - her boyfriend was rather loud. (he is nice, but does not know how to be quiet around me) anyways, they got an apartment, and moved out so now it is just Momma, The Dad & Nana with us kittles. I like it this way. Momma puts on classical music in the morning, and it plays all day while she works in the office. There is a bed in there, so I sometimes lay on it to keep her company. Nana usually has her room a bit dark when she watched tv, and it is really warm in there, so I visit her too. I know Momma wishes that I could run and play like a young kitty, but remember Momma - it's warm in the house and I have a full tummy. I get so much love. I am able to walk alot more, and play some. Life is good. Of course I am nervous about my teeth, but I will be sure to give a shout out either Thursday afternoon, or Friday to let you know I am all clear. Momma has some really cute pics of me, but we are waiting until Catster is all settled, because we don't want to take a chance of anything messing up trying to post anything. Take care all & stay warm! Those of my pals up past your eyeballs in snow - we feel for you - too much white stuff! kitty chirps to all! your pal Feefs
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Stopping in Rudesheim and wondering how long it takes to get to Burg Eltz castle?
Stopping in Rudesheim and wondering how long it takes to get to Burg Eltz castle?
dave, Are you travelling by train or by car?
by car.
I'm going to guestimate. Maybe about 90 minutes to two hours, assuming you're driving along the Rhine.
Thanks ken!
I mean, thanks Tom!
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