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11/17/2015: Smarthome Offers Free Insteon Hub with Amazon Echo Purchase
06/02/2015: Insteon Now Shipping Apple HomeKit-enabled Insteon Hub
04/21/2015: Insteon Brings Full Line of Connected Home Products to Apple Watch
04/09/2015: Insteon Expands Distribution with Product Availability at Meijer
01/06/2015: Insteon Opens API to Developers
10/29/2014: INSTEON High-Definition Wi-Fi Cameras Now Available
09/22/2014: INSTEON Windows 8.1 Phone App Now Available with Microsoft Cortana to Control the Connected Home through Voice Commands
08/18/2014: INSTEON PAR38 LED Bulb for Recessed Lights Receives 2014 TWICE VIP Award
07/16/2014: INSTEON Announces Intregration with Microsoft's Personal Digital Assistant, Cortana
05/15/2014: INSTEON Announces Windows and Windows Phone Apps for Connected Home Control and Monitoring
03/13/2014: INSTEON Announces Connectivity to Nest® Learning Thermostat™
02/19/2014: INSTEON Announces Remote-Controlled, Networked LED Bulb for Recessed Lighting
08/23/2013: INSTEON Now Available at Best Buy and Future Shop Canada
08/16/2013: Featured on WallStreetJournal.com: The Best Lighting-Control Gadgets
05/22/2013: INSTEON Home Automation Products Now Available in Europe, Australia and New Zealand
02/08/2013: Announcing the INSTEON Smoke Bridge for First Alert® ONELINK® smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
08/15/2012: The First Ever Smart Grid Enabled INSTEON® Automation and Energy Management Product
08/01/2012: Smarthome® Celebrates 20th Anniversary in August
06/19/2012: INSTEON® Ships World's First Remote Control Networked LED Bulb
04/27/2012: Create Home Automation Mayhem with INSTEON®!
03/06/2012: Global Caché Honors Top Resellers - Company Awards iRule, Smarthome, and Comm-Tec Top Reseller Status for 2011
03/01/2012: INSTEON Home Automation Products Go Global
02/22/2012: Smarthome® Launches Affordable Wireless IP Security Camera
01/13/2012: SmartLabs® Officially Announces INSTEON Compatibility in 3-Phase Electrical Buildings
01/12/2012: SmartLabs® Announces New INSTEON® Ceiling Fan Speed and Light Controller FanLinc™ Integrates Ceiling Fan Control into Home Automation System
01/11/2012: INSTEON® OutletLinc™ Dimmer Named Electronic House Product of the Year
12/30/2011: Eight Easy Ways to Green Your Business
12/22/2011: SimpleHomeNet / Smartenit, Inc. and Blue Line Innovations Deliver First ZigBee and INSTEON Universal Whole House Energy Monitoring Interface
11/04/2011: Best Buy Making a Bet on Home Energy Gear
10/29/2011: SmartLabs' CEO Joe Dada to Speak at Smart Homes 2011
10/12/2011: Speakers where once only lights hovered
10/08/2011: Sprint, SmartLabs and Proliphix Make Energy Management Available to Businesses and Consumers
10/01/2011: Smarthome™ Introduces Three New RemoteLinc INSTEON Products
08/25/2011: SmartLabs, Inc. Names Joe Gerber President and COO
08/08/2011: New Air Circulation Available Through Smarthome - Affordable Options to Ventilate Air for the Home or Office
08/01/2011: Take the 5-Minute "How Smart is Your Home?" Quiz for the Chance to Win Energy-Saving Prizes!
07/26/2011: Smarthome™ Launches New SkyLinkHome Kits
07/11/2011: Smarthome™ Introduces New KeypadLinc™ - INSTEON® 6-Button Scene Control Keypad with On/Off Switch (Dual-Band)
06/27/2011: Smarthome™ Introduces New OutletLinc™ Dimmer - INSTEON® Remote Control Dimmer Outlet (Dual-Band)
05/19/2011: Smart homes in Phoenix area run by iPads, iPhones
04/20/2011: A Retractable Kitchen Island, Controlled by an iPhone
04/19/2011: Smarthome™ Releases Spring Catalog
03/30/2011: Smarthome™ Introduces INSTEON® Energy Display
03/17/2011: SmartLabs and Sprint Enable Energy Savings, Sustainability
03/14/2011: Smarthome™ Introduces SecureLinc 2 Wireless Home Security System
03/13/2011: Irvine's Smarthome: Skymall Gadgets, Then Some
01/07/2011: Smarthome™ Releases INSTEON® Energy Monitoring Devices
10/12/2010: SMART.™ Introduces New INSTEON®
08/13/2010: Smarthome™ Introduces New SwitchLinc™ INSTEON® Dual-Band Remote Control Dimmer
08/13/2010: Smarthome™ Expands Its Energy Saving Product Offering with Lutron® Light and Fan Controls
07/27/2010: Smarthome™ Named Preferred Retail Partner of Blue Line PowerCost Monitor™ WiFi Gateway
06/08/2010: Intwine Energy Expands WiFi Thermostat Retail Presence Through Partnership With Smarthome™
04/13/2010: Smarthome™ Launches Installation Services on Select INSTEON® Products
03/07/2010: Smarthome™ Offers InstallerNet Installation Services on INSTEON® Product Line
02/21/2010: Monitor Home From Your Cell Phone
01/20/2010: Industry Leaders Converge at Parks Associates' Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer
01/08/2010: At [email protected], The iMeter Solor Kit Received one of Electronic House's TOPS Awards in the Energy Monitoring Devices & Services category
12/17/2009: Smarthome™ Launches New 8.4" and 15" Cortexa™ Touchscreens
12/14/2009: SmartLabs' CEO Joe Dada to Speak About INSTEON® and the Smart Grid at the CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES: Monetizing Connectivity in the Home
12/09/2009: SmartLabs' Joe Dada Named to University of California, Irvine Extension's Sustainable Buildings: Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Advisory Board
12/09/2009: SmartLabs' CEO Joe Dada to Speak at Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer
11/23/2009: Smarthome™ Introduces New ApplianceLinc™ INSTEON® Outdoor Plug-In On/Off Appliance Module
11/16/2009: Smarthome™ Introduces New LampLinc™ INSTEON® Plug-In Dual-Band Lamp
11/01/2009: Smarthome Expecting Blue Line PowerCost Monitor™ to Be a Big Seller This Holiday Season
10/16/2009: Solar Decathlon Wrap Up: Cornell University and the University of Arizona Showcase Smarthome Automation in Global Competition
10/13/2009: Smarthome Introduces New I/O Linc Morning Industry Lock Control Kit
09/01/2009: Cornell University's SILO House Debuts at New York State Fair 2009 Solar Decathlon Competitor Featuring INSTEON Technology on Display in Syracuse, NY
06/29/2009: GridPoint Acquires Lixar's Energy Business, Enhances Smart Grid Software Platform and Establishes Canadian Presence
06/22/2009: SmartLabs the Leader in Home Automation Products, Announces that TriggerLinc - INSTEON Wireless Open/Close Sensor is Now Shipping
06/11/2009: SmartLabs the Leader in Home Automation Products, Announces the Release of I/O LINC - INSTEON Keypad Control Kit and I/O Linc - INSTEON Rain Sensor Kit
05/18/2009: SmartLabs the Leader in Home Automation Products, Announces the Release of I/O LINC - INSTEON Keypad Control Kit and I/O Linc - INSTEON Rain Sensor Kit
05/18/2009: SmartLabs the Leader in Home Automation Products, Announces the Release of Two New I/O LINC - INSTEON Kits
05/07/2009: Smarthome Wins Prestigious MCM Silver Website Award
04/30/2009: Smarthome Now Offers Customers Secure Cash Checkout Solution - eBillme
04/24/2009: Smarthome's Steve Lee Teaches the Next Generation of Southern California Electricians About Home Automation
04/20/2009: Indigo 4 supports new home-automation iPhone app
04/10/2009: Take the 5 minute "HOW SMART IS YOUR HOME?" Quiz from Smarthome & Learn How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient, Save Money & Win Great Prizes
03/24/2009: Smarthome Products Featured in Museum of Science and Industry's Smart Home: Green + Wired Exhibit
03/16/2009: Smarthome Announced as One of the Finalists for the 2009 MCM Awards
03/11/2009: INSTEON Home Automation Technology and Training to Be Featured at New Southern Show Home
03/10/2009: SmartLabs, the Leader in Home Automation Products, Announces the Release of Four New INSTEON Devices
03/05/2009: Smarthome Offers To Automate The White House
02/06/2009: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Provides Connecticut Family With Home Automation Courtesy of Smarthome
01/10/2009: Smarthome signs Canadian distribution agreement with Gentec
01/08/2009: SmartLinc Wins 2009 International CES Innovations Award
01/07/2009: In Your Kitchen, Cold War Strategy
12/10/2008: Gentec to Distribute Smarthome
11/21/2008: SmartLabs the Leader in Home Automation Products Announces TriggerLinc - INSTEON Wireless Open/Close Sensor
11/17/2008: Winter is here and Smarthome announces new INSTEON products!
10/27/2008: PlantSense launches EasyBloom plant monitoring sensors
10/17/2008: SmartLabs, Inc. the world's leading authority in home automation control and parent company to the Smarthome catalog and website, has joined Energy Star to meet consumer demand for more environmentally friendly choices
10/06/2008: Study Expects Home Control to Go Mainstream
09/17/2008: Powerhome 2 Released - UPB, INSTEON, X-10 Support With New Quick Start Wizards
09/05/2008: CEDIA 2008: Home Installers Love iPhone Apps
09/03/2008: Broan Ventilation System Makes SmartSense
08/15/2008: Cell Phone Remote Control Interface For INSTEON
07/18/2008: SmartLabs Introduces SwitchLinc - INSTEON 220V Outdoor On / Off Switch Kit
07/17/2008: SmartLabs Introduces SwitchLinc - INSTEON 220V Outdoor On / Off Switch Kit: Helps Consumers Decrease Energy Consumption and Save Money
07/16/2008: Skylink, Leader in Wireless Automation Products, Announces INSTEON Motion Sensor
07/15/2008: SmartLabs Introduces SmartLinc - INSTEON Central Controller: Turns iPhone into a Home Automation Touch Screen
07/20/2008: The Artemis INSTEON Controller acts as a centralized, stand-alone controller for INSTEON devices
06/03/2008: INSTEON Home Automation Technology to Be Featured in Showcase Home
05/21/2008: Using Twitter for Home Automation
05/14/2008: SmartLabs' INSTEON Countdown Timer is Finalist for the AeA Harvey Mudd College Green Engineering Award
05/13/2008: Motorized Pool Scooter
05/07/2008: Indigo home automation software supports new devices
04/29/2008: 2009 Solar Decathlon Competitor Cornell University to Feature INSTEON as Their Energy-Efficient Home Automation Solution
04/08/2008: Home automation system, YouTube nab burglars
04/04/2008: Thinking Home 2.0 DEBUTS
04/01/2008: Cyber-Rain Expands Distribution Network, Now Available Through Home Automation Retailer Smarthome
03/24/2008: Onelink smoke detector has the gift of gab
03/13/2008: SmartLabs Announces KeypadLinc Relay - Load Control of Energy Saving Light Fixtures
03/03/2008: Home Automation Market to Witness Robust Growth
02/23/2008: Big is back: At the International Builders Show in Florida
02/01/2008: Electronic House
01/31/2008: Asylum For All Mankind
01/30/2008: Oh Gizmo! - Feed And Watch Your Pets From Your PC
01/16/2008: Better Home Improvement - Smarthome Bark Smart Deluxe
01/12/2008: DansNetwork - LinuxMCE Includes Insteon Support (Beta)
01/12/2008: With INSTEON Thermostat Adapter adjust your desired room temperature with zero effort
01/10/2008: SmartLabs Announces IRLinc (Infrared-to-INSTEON Translator)
01/10/2008: INSTEON Allows for Control with Any Universal Remote
01/09/2008: INSTEON Thermostat Adapter
01/09/2008: SmartLabs Announces INSTEON-Compatible Thermostat
01/07/2008: World's First INSTEON-Compatible Outlet Now Shipping
12/20/2007: EyeVac Calls Your Dustpan a Sissy
12/10/2007: Remote Control Flickering LED Candles
12/07/2007: Talking Dumbells are gadgets, not your co-workers
11/19/2007: Electronic house gets totally wired
11/07/2007: The Ultimate Media Center Installation Revealed: Imperium Smart Systems
11/06/2007: Holiday Lighting Remote Kit
10/10/2007: Simplehomenet Announces Improved EZRain Irrigation Controller
10/16/2007: SmartLabs Inc. named to the Deloitte & Touche 2007 Technology Fast 50 company list in Orange County.
10/23/2007: Smarthome Puts a Spin on Power Outlets
08/24/2007: Simplehomenet Transceiver Simplifies Your Home Controls
08/16/2007: Smarthome Labs Releases Insteon Training Videos Online
08/16/2007: Remote Control on a budget
08/14/2007: Home Automation the Wireless Way
08/01/2007: SmartLabs' INSTEON-Compatible RemoteLinc Wireless Remote Control Wins Electronic House Product of the Year Award
07/20/2007: Can anyone get the connected home right?
07/17/2007: Houston Home Automation Company, That Offers Bottom Line Energy Savings to Local Residents, is Expanding to Handle Installation Demand
07/17/2007: Smarthome's Home Automation Contest Winner Rates Genius Status, Netting Owner $1,000 Prize
07/13/2007: INSTEON Lighting Chosen for Showcase Home
07/12/2007: 2007 New Southern Home Showcases INSTEON Lighting Control at Southeast Building Conference
07/03/2007: Medio Systems Names Robert P. Lilleness Chief Operating Officer
06/14/2007: Latest In Home Sound Systems
06/11/2007: SmartLabs Named One of the Best Companies to Work For 2007 by OC Metro Magazine
06/06/2007: Experts Say Dads Want Gadgets for Father's Day And Smarthome Has What Dads Want
05/25/2007: What You Need to Know about INSTEON
05/02/2007: Smarthome's May Home Automation Month Helps Consumers Take Control of Their Electricity Bills
05/01/2007: New INSTEON-enabled Web Based Home Automation Controller from Universal Devices Leverages Internet for Simple Setup, Monitoring and Remote Control of INSTEON Network
03/28/2007: Curing Charger Clutter
03/22/2007: Design INSTEON Lighting Control enters Security market with DSC Home Compatibility
03/20/2007: Slideshow: Affordable Home Lighting Systems
03/09/2007: How Safe Is Your Home? Find Out on Hit Nationally Syndicated Daytime Show Featuring Smarthome Security Solutions That Everyone Can Afford
02/13/2007: Smarthome Hires TigerDirect Executive to Lead Home Automation Category
01/23/2007: Canada Post Hosts 4th Annual Direct Summit for Retailers
01/10/2007: More Suppliers Embed INSTEON Into Home-Controls
01/08/2007: D-Link Unveils Digital Home 2.0 Strategy With a Wide Range of Products at CES 2007
01/07/2007: INSTEON Has 40% Market Share of the Emerging Home Control Marketplace Says West Technology Research
11/13/2006: Smarthome Makes Holiday Decorating and Gift Giving Easy
11/08/2006: SmartLabs Design Is Named CES Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering Award Honoree
11/06/2006: New SmarthomePro Dealer Program Helps Installers Expand Home Automation and Control Business
10/12/2006: Smarthome Makes Halloween Safe and Sane
09/12/2006: Frost & Sullivan Presents SmartLabs' INSTEON Wireless Home Control Technology with 2006 Emerging Technology Award for Home Automation
08/28/2006: Smarthome Helps Kids Be Cool at School
08/08/2006: Smarthome Joins Flex Your Power Campaign to Promote Energy Efficiency, Offers Three Simple Steps to Save Electricity and Money
08/07/2006: Smarthome Discovers "Smartest Home in America" for the DIY Consumer
07/18/2006: SmartLabs' HouseLinc Desktop Software Wins Electronic House Product of the Year Award for 2006
07/13/2006: INSTEON Poised to Dominate Wireless Home Application Market ...
06/05/2006: Smarthome Releases Annual Gadget Guide for Father's Day
05/22/2006: SmartLabs' INSTEON Wins AeA High Tech Award for Innovative Technology of the Year
05/04/2006: SmartLabs Marks May Electronic Home Improvement Month
05/02/2006: SmartLabs Introduces ALL-Link Interoperability for INSTEON Home Control Devices and Applications
05/01/2006: Charlie Jerabek, President and CEO, OSRAM SYLVANIA Joins SmartLabs, Inc. Board of Directors As a Special Advisor
04/12/2006: Rob Enderle Named Keynote Speaker for Inaugural INSTEON Development and Technology Conference
04/04/2006: SmartLabs Promotes Rajeev Kapur to President to Lead The Newly Structured Company
03/31/2006: SmartLabs Adds Tech Industry Veteran Gil Amelio to Board of Directors
03/30/2006: LIFE|WARE Seamlessly Integrates INSTEON Lighting and Home Control Products
03/29/2006: INSTEON Alliance Announces New Member Superna
03/28/2006: Cortexa And SmartLabs Deliver High Quality Home Automation Products at Affordable Price
03/28/2006: Tricia Parks To Keynote Inaugural INSTEON Development and Technology Conference
03/14/2006: Electronic Home Improvement: A "Smart" Way to Add Value to Your Home
02/08/2006: Perceptive Automation Releases Indigo Version 1.8 - Now Supports INSTEON
01/06/2006: SmartLabs' Inaugural INSTEON Developers and Technology Conference to be held at CONNECTIONS
01/05/2006: SmartLabs Partners With Leading Electronic Home Control Software Companies to Add INSTEON to Home Control Software
01/05/2006: SmartLabs Introduces the ICON Line of Affordable Home Control Lighting Products
01/04/2006: SmartLabs Announces First in a Family of INSTEON Chips
11/23/2005: Smarthome CEO will Keynote at ConstrucTech Expo
11/8/2005: Smarthome's INSTEON Home Control Networking Technology Embraced by Somfy
08/17/2005: Smarthome Offers Back to School Products for Students and Parents
06/29/2005: Smarthome's Products Using INSTEON Technology Are Widely Available
02/25/2005: Smarthome Signs Distribution Agreement with Ingram Micro
02/22/2005: Smarthome Announces 10th Anniversary of Online Home Automation Store
02/16/2005: Smarthome Electronic Home Improvement Products Available at Amazon.com
01/05/2005: Smarthome Announces First INSTEONHome-Control Products
12/07/2004: Smarthome Announces Holiday Gift Ideas for the Budding Gadget Enthusiast
11/16/2004: Smarthome Introduces Holiday Cheer with New High-Tech Decorations
11/10/2004: Smarthome's Insteon Technology Receives Two International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards
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09/28/2004: Smarthome Announces Automated Halloween Decorations
09/23/2004: Smart Homes: Bringing Wireless Sensors to the Residence
08/26/2004: Smarthome To Design Homes For FOX's 'Renovate My Family'
07/27/2004: Smarthome Announces 'Back to School' Gadgets For Students and Parents
07/14/2004: Smarthome Bolsters Management Team With Addition Of Senior Dell AND Hewlett-Packard Executives
07/13/2004: Smarthome Challenges Homeowners To 'Automate This!'
07/08/2004: Smarthome Announces Gadgets For Summertime Fun And Safety
06/11/2004: Smarthome Introduces New Home Automation Network Protocol
05/21/2004: Smarthome Announces Latest Gadgets for Dad in Father's Day Gift Guide 2004
04/27/2004: Smarthome Offers Gifts for Mom this Mother's Day
03/31/2004: Smarthome Announces PowerLinc IP At ISC West
03/31/2004: Smarthome's BoosterLinc Wins CEA 'Mark Of Excellence' Award
03/10/2004: Smarthome Launches Stand-Alone Home Automation Controller at Electronic House Expo East
03/04/2004: Smarthome Announces Best-Selling Home Automation Products of 2003
01/01/2004: Smarthome Introduces Its Most Affordable Lamp Module Yet
12/17/2003: Smarthome Introduces the World's First Plug-In Coupler-Repeater
10/31/2003: Smarthome Introduces the Quietest Relay Switch on the Market
07/16/2003: Smarthome Enhances X10 Home Automation Technology
06/25/2003: SwitchLinc Dimmers now Available for Homes of all Ages
06/02/03: Smarthome Announces Latest Gadgets for Dad in Father's Day Gift Guide 2003
04/29/2003: Smarthome Offers 'Bouquet' of Products to Secure Home and Family this Mother's Day
03/24/2003: Smarthome Celebrates Grand Opening of its Home Automation Retail Store
03/03/2003: Smarthome Announces New Product Line of Fun and Educational Gadgets for Kids
02/27/2003: Smarthome to Demo SmarthomeLive at Electronic House Expo
02/19/2003: Top 10 Most Popular Home Automation Products of 2002 Announced by Smarthome
09/17/2002: Smarthome Announces Ghoulish Gadgets and Decor for Halloween
08/21/2002: Smarthome's Latest Gadgets Utilize the PC to Automate the Home and Office
07/11/2002: Smarthome Announces High-Tech Products for the 21st-Century Pet
05/29/2002: Smarthome Offers Gadgets for Dad this Father's Day
05/14/2002: Smarthome's Gadget Gift Ideas for the 21st-Century Graduate
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Opel "The Shadows" print campaign
Y&R Paris's ads make a larger-than-life argument with a photographic and illustrative approach.
The Amistad Center for Art & Culture exhibit
Jargon Boy created a mobile identity for this exhibit on African American women musicians.


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ST. PETERSBURG — Top prospect Jeremy Hellickson is being called up to start Monday's game, though it may be a short stay.
Though manager Joe Maddon said he couldn't reveal the full "plot," he said no current starter will be dropped and they don't plan to switch to using six. That means Hellickson, 12-3, 2.45 at Triple A, would either go back to Durham or, less likely, the bullpen.
The point is to get extra rest for the current group in the middle of a 20-games-in-20-days stretch.
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Bordeaux Wholesale Wine Tasting & Sale
Wine and Spirit Warehouse
Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM (CST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Join us for...
..."the biggest sale and tasting we have ever done!"
Tenzing has over a $1,000,000 in Bordeaux wines and needs to significantly reduce inventory. We will have 16 wines open to taste, including many classified growths from the 2005 vintage through the 2009 vintage, that Robert Parker stated was the best vintage he ever tasted including the classic 1982, 1989, and 2000 vintages.
In order to accommodate our many customers we will be conducting the sale and tasting at Dan Mark's Libertyville Lincoln Dealership, three blocks south of Wine & Spirit Warehouse at 941 Milwaukee Ave. We also want to thank Richard A. Moras of UBS Bank as our co-sponsors for this event.
Prices will be good for this Saturday only and will be sold on a first come/first serve basis. Sorry there will be no rain checks so come early and take advantage of a once in a lifetime pricing on these great wines.
When & Where
Dan Mark's Libertyville Lincoln
941 S Milwaukee Ave
Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM (CST)
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Almost 1,300 children were referred for hearing health services as part of the child health checks in the Northern Territory, and 70% of children have received follow up services, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Over 1,600 children in the Northern Territory also received an ear, nose and throat (ENT) referral during the health checks, and 73% went on to receive the service for which they were referred.
However, the average waiting time between referral and service was 14.3 months for audiology services and 24.5 months for ENT services.
The report, Ear and hearing health of Indigenous children in the Northern Territory, provides data from the Australian Government-funded follow-up ear and hearing health services delivered through the Child Health Check Initiative (CHCI) and the Closing the Gap program under the Northern Territory National Partnership Agreement.
About 66% of children who received an ENT consultation or audiological assessment were diagnosed with at least one type of middle ear condition. The three most common diagnoses were otitis media with effusion (OME), dry perforation, and chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM).
Among children who received an audiology service, 53% had some form of hearing loss and 33% had hearing impairment. Around 11% had a level of hearing impairment defined by WHO as a disability.
'The good news is that many children experienced improvements after initially receiving the services—among those who had two or more audiology or ENT services. About 56%of the children who had hearing impairment at their first audiology check experienced improvements. In addition, there was a 15% decline in the proportion with middle ear conditions and 9% decline in hearing loss,' Ms Pieris-Caldwell said.
The high need for audiology and ENT services is likely to continue into the future. By May 2011, 1,850 children who had already received audiology services were on the waiting list for further audiology services and 1,991 children who had already received ENT services required further ENT consultations.
Also, at 31 May 2011, there were 170 children with outstanding audiology referrals and 226 with outstanding ENT referrals from the original child health checks. Reasons for these outstanding referrals included logistic limitations due to inclement weather and road closures, or families not wishing to access follow-up services on the days available.
The AIHW is a major national agency set up by the Australian Government to provide reliable, regular and relevant information and statistics on Australia's health and welfare.
Canberra, 10 November 2011
Further information: Indrani Pieris-Caldwell, AIHW, tel. (02) 6244 1162, mob. 0419 251 763
For media copies of the report: Publications Officer 02 6244 1032
Full report: Ear and hearing health of Indigenous children in the Northern Territory


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|Yantis ousted in first round of playoffs after 13 year absence
|Joseph Elerson | News-Telegram Sports Writer
May 11, 2005 - MOUNT PLEASANT - The Yantis Owls made an early exit in the Class A state playoffs Tuesday night.
After making it to the big dance for the first time in seven years, the Owls (14-7) ran into the potent attack of the Union Hill Bulldogs in a 21-2 bi-district loss.
That sets up a regional quarterfinal match-up with the Bulldogs (19-4) facing the Miller Grove Hornets with site, time, and place to be determined. Miller Grove (13-4), the champions of District 14-A, swept Trenton in a best-of-three series last week.
Union Hill, regional finalist in 2004, batted through the lineup in three of four innings off starter Miles Davis and reliever Chris Thompson and scored in every inning of the contest. Davis was pulled after 1/3 of an inning and also gave up one walk in the game.
The Bulldogs opened up the first inning scoring seven runs on five hits off of Davis as Shawn Hayes opened up the game with a single, and following a Randy Albright line drive back to the pitcher, Dallas Jones reached on an error. Brady Jones then drove in both runners with a two-run single.
Mitch Clemens then reached on an error and scored on Brock Blair's RBI single. Eddie Fisher walked, Cory Brummell loaded the bases with a single, and Brady Helton hit into a RBI fielder's choice for a 6-0 lead. Hayes rounded out the first inning scoring with an RBI single for a 7-0 Union Hill advantage.
In the second inning, Union Hill again capitalized for a big inning as they scored seven runs on six hits as Brady Jones, Clemens, Baxter, Fisher, Brummell, Helton and Bell scored in the inning.
Thompson once again struggled in the third inning as Blair opened up the inning by reaching on an error and scoring on Fisher's RBI sacrifice fly for a 15-0 lead.
Helton then reached base with a single, followed by a single from Hayes, and back-to-back errors allowing two runs to score. Brady Jones then smacked a three-run shot to left for a 20-0 lead.
Yantis scored two runs in the top of the fourth inning as Miles Davis reached on an error, followed by a walk to Jeremy Hurley. Davis scored on an error during Jordan Davis' at-bat, and Hurley scored on an error during Colten Glenn's at-bat.
Union Hill scored the final run of the game in the bottom of the fourth as Hayes drove in Baxter for the 21-2 finale.
Yantis was led by Devin Frazier, who went 1-for-2 at the plate with a single in the third inning.
Hayes and Brady Jones went 4-for-4 at the plate, as Jones had five RBI and three runs scored, while Hayes had an RBI.
Hayes picked up the win on the mound going three innings, giving up one hit, one walk and six strikeouts. Dallas Jones came into the game in relief, going two innings with one walk and four strikeouts.
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Breaking news is surfacing of the resignation of Peter Molyneux from both Microsoft and Lionhead, the legendary developer announcing the news via Twitter with the following statement:
'I have left the lovely amazing Microsoft and Lionhead. Now for something really amazing, scary and brave a new company called 22 Cans'
Speaking to GamesTM Molyneux recently said 'Now is the time to be crazy, man. You've got to be crazy. The world is changing and it's changing fast.' Looks like he's a man of his word.
Rumours of creative differences between Molyneux, who had been acting as Creative Head of Microsoft Studios Europe, and Microsoft are being suggested as possible reasons for the split. Nothing is yet known of the direction 22 Cans will take, though we assume you can expect a furthering of Molyneux's favourite moral compass type gameplay.
He will continue to work on Lionhead's Fable: The Journey on a consultant basis but will part company with both Microsoft and Lionhead permanently following the game's completion.
Here's the official word from Microsoft:
'Lionhead Studios Founder and pioneer game developer Peter Molyneaux has made the decision to leave Microsoft. While his decision was a difficult one, he felt the time was right to pursue a new independent venture.
'As Co-Founder of Lionhead and an integral part of Microsoft Studios, Peter was the creative visionary behind the blockbuster Fable franchise and one of our most passionate and influential developers for the Xbox 360 platform. He has made an indelible mark on the games industry and we wish him all the best of luck in his future endeavours.
'Lionhead Co-Founder Mark Webley will assume the role of studio manager, while Peter will remain a Creative Consultant on Fable: The Journey. The development of Fable: The Journey remains on track to be one of the year's most anticipated Kinect for Xbox 360 titles.'


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Happy Halloween from ARM TechCon
This week ARM® TechCon® 2013 is being held at the Santa Clara Convention Center from Tuesday October 29 through Thursday October 31st, but don't worry, there's nothing to be scared about. The theme is "Where Intelligence Counts", and in fact as a platinum sponsor of the event, Mentor Graphics is excited to present no less than ten technical and training sessions about using intelligent technology to design and verify ARM-based designs.
My personal favorite is scheduled for Halloween Day at 1:30pm, where I'll tell you about a trick that Altera used to shave several months off their schedule, while verifying the functionality and performance of an ARM AXI™ fabric interconnect subsystem. And the real treat is that they achieved first silicon success as well. In keeping with the event's theme, they used something called "intelligent" testbench automation.
And whether you're designing multi-core designs with AXI fabrics, wireless designs with AMBA® 4 ACE™ extensions, or even enterprise computing systems with ARM's latest AMBA® 5 CHI™ architecture, these sessions show you how to take advantage of the very latest simulation and formal technology to verify SoC connectivity, ensure correct interconnect functional operation, and even analyze on-chip network performance.
On Tuesday at 10:30am, Gordon Allan described how an intelligent performance analysis solution can leverage the power of an SQL database to analyze and verify interconnect performance in ways that traditional verification techniques cannot. He showed a wide range of dynamic visual representations produced by SoC regressions that can be quickly and easily manipulated by engineers to verify performance to avoid expensive overdesign.
Right after Gordon's session, Ping Yeung discussed using intelligent formal verification to automate SoC connectivity, overcoming observability and controllability challenges faced by simulation-only solutions. Formal verification can examine all possible scenarios exhaustively, verifying on-chip bus connectivity, pin multiplexing of constrained interfaces, connectivity of clock and reset signals, as well as power control and scan test signal connectivity.
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And finally also on Halloween, Andy Meyer offers an intelligent workshop for those that are designing high performance systems with hierarchical and distributed caches, using either ARM's AMBA 5 CHI architecture or ARM's AMBA 4 ACE architecture. He'll cover topics including how caching works, how to improve caching performance, and how to verify cache coherency.
For more information about these sessions, be sure to visit the ARM TechCon program website. Or if you miss any of them, and would like to learn about how this intelligent technology can help you verify your ARM designs, don't be afraid to email me at firstname.lastname@example.com. Happy Halloween!
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Hearings and Business Meetings
Jul 20 2005
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
SD-366 Energy Committee Hearing Room 02:00 PM
Mr. Larry Benna
Bureau of Land Management
Statement of
Lawrence E. Benna
Deputy Director, Operations
Bureau of Land Management
Senate Energy & Resources Committee
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
Hearing on S. 1170, Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Cave Conservation Area Act
July 20, 2005
Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of S. 1170, the Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Cave Conservation Area Act. This new discovery is both exciting and awe-inspiring. Our responsibility, as emphasized in the legislation, is to protect the special scientific values of this new discovery. As Senator Domenici stated upon introduction of his legislation, this new discovery "can only be described as magnificent." We agree completely.
The first documented exploration of the Fort Stanton Cave in south central New Mexico was in the mid-19th century, although there is evidence that native peoples previously explored its environs. This cave system has been extensively explored and is opened, on a permitted basis, to the public. Scout troops, amateur cavers (cave explorers) and the general public have explored this cave for years. Also, for many years volunteer groups of scientists, cavers and other professionals working in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have been searching the Fort Stanton Cave system for additional passages that would expand the known cave system. In 2001, they confirmed a new passage into a previously unknown expansion of the cave system; public disclosure was delayed until just two months ago in order to ensure protection of the unique cave ecosystem. This initial discovery was spearheaded by BLM volunteers John Corcoran, Lloyd Swartz, John Mclean, Don Becker, and Andrew Grieco.
Following the discovery, a careful, systematic and scientific process of exploration of the expanded cave system began. Cavers have their own protocols to assure documented and scientific exploration of virgin passages. The first rule is to do no harm and proceed with caution. On discovery of a new extraordinary expansion of the cave system complex, while human instinct would compel us to charge forward, for cavers the imperative is to stop. Caves are fragile ecosystems and their wonders can be easily and unintentionally destroyed. Fighting against human instinct, they stopped and they studied before they proceeded. The rewards they have reaped have been numerous.
As they began their systematic and scientific search of the cave, they were careful to keep all contact with the non-cave world at bay. Entering the Snowy River Cave complex involves a 600-yard crawl through spaces no larger than 10 inches high. Upon arrival, all dirty clothes are changed and clean jumpsuits and shoes are then worn. No outside substances are brought into the cave and airflow is restricted so as not to contaminate or depressurize the cave environment.
Exploration of the Snowy River complex will be a slow and thoughtful process. The complex includes "Snowy River" of calcium carbonate (calcite) that runs at least two miles through the base of the cave. To our knowledge, this is a unique phenomenon probably caused by an ancient slow moving river which over centuries dissolved the calcite from the surrounding stone and
re-deposited it as a snowy carpet down the length of the cave.
We are making additional exceptional discoveries throughout the cave. The BLM is partnering with the caving community, scientific community, and local universities to ensure that the cave's mysteries and resources are properly treated, studied and analyzed. Dr. Penny Boston, the Director of the Cave and Karst Studies program at New Mexico Tech indicates that 16 organisms have been isolated to date from the cave that are unique and may exist nowhere else in the world. These organisms appear to survive by eating rock. This discovery lends itself to possible practical applications in the field of pharmaceuticals.
The BLM is committed to continuing these and other partnerships to explore fully the Snowy River Cave system. To date, over two miles of the system has been mapped. The full extent of the system has not been determined, but the scientists and cavers tell us that they expect many more miles of cave passages are left to be explored. In addition, there are also numerous other caves within the Fort Stanton area which contain significant cultural resources now under study.
The legislation before the Committee today would create the first conservation area dedicated to protecting cave resources. Its goal is to "secure, protect, and conserve" the Fort Stanton-Snowy River cave system. We strongly support those goals and the legislation to implement them. We would like the opportunity to work with Senators Domenici and Bingaman and the Committee staff to modify S. 1170 to improve management of the area to offer a number of technical refinements of the bill.
Each of the National Conservation Areas (NCAs) designated by Congress and managed by the BLM is unique. However, for the most part they have certain critical elements, these include: public land, mining, and mineral leasing law withdrawal, OHV use limitations, and language which charges the Secretary to allow only those uses that further the purposes for which the NCA is established. Furthermore, NCA proposals do not diminish the protections that currently apply to the lands. The Fort Stanton-Snowy River NCA proposal largely honors this spirit and we would like the opportunity to work with the sponsors to further develop appropriate protections.
This NCA proposal is unique because of the unusual subterranean nature of the lands to be protected. Because the area is located within the old Fort Stanton military reservation (withdrawal revoked in 1956) the BLM already has some protections in place. It lies within both the Fort Stanton Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) and the 24,000 acre Fort Stanton Recreation Area. The current uses of the area which are largely recreational are compatible with the protections envisioned by the legislation.
At the same time, the world class nature of this discovery demands further protections as noted in S. 1170. We would like to work with the Committee to further clarify those protections and the area to be covered. Inclusion of surface as well as subsurface is important. While in many places the cave system is 60 to 100 feet below the ground, in other places tree roots have been observed suggesting a close proximity to the surface. Some surface activities could affect the cave environment if safeguards are not in place. We believe it is important to draw some line around the area. Initial estimates are that an area of about 10,000 acres would likely cover the entire cave system which includes other significant caves. The establishment of this NCA would be consistent with the current uses of the area.
We want to express our deep appreciation to Senators Domenici and Bingaman for introducing this legislation to protect the important cave resources of the Fort Stanton and Snowy River Cave system. These are important resources-- scientifically and educationally. We look forward to working cooperatively both with Congress and our many partners to see this vision become a reality.
Statement of Lawrence E. Benna
Deputy Director, Operations
Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior
Hearing of the Senate Energy Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
H.R. 1101, An Act to revoke a Public Land Order with respect to certain lands
erroneously included in the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, California
July 20, 2005
Mr. Chairman and members of the Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify today in support of H.R. 1101, which will revoke a portion of Public Land Order 3442, dated August 21, 1964. This Public Land Order withdrew approximately 16,600 acres of public domain lands along the Colorado River in California and Arizona for the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). The withdrawal erroneously included a small area of approximately 140 acres in Imperial County at the southern boundary of the California portion of the Refuge. A similar bill in the 108th Congress, H.R. 417, was passed by the House and by the Senate with an amendment, but was not enacted.
Prior to 1964, this property fell under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In 1962, the BLM issued a permit for a public recreation concession on 18 acres of the lands now in question. The concession is known as "Walter's Camp," and consists of a recreational vehicle park, a small marina, and a store, and the BLM estimates that Walter's Camp receives 11,000 visitors per year. Because neither the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) nor the BLM recognized the mistake in legal descriptions on the ground, the BLM continued to renew the original permit and the recreational concession use has continued, unbroken, to the present time. The current concession contract was issued by the BLM in 1980, under the provisions of Section 10 of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 for a period of 20 years. Four extensions to the current contract have since been issued.
The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended, (Act) requires that all uses of refuge lands be compatible with the purpose for which the refuge was established. Section 4(a) of the Act and section 204(j) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act both prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from revoking withdrawals of land within NWRs. For this reason, Congressional action is required to remove these lands from the Refuge System.
Since the inclusion of these lands in Public Land Order 3442 was a mistake, due to the prior existence of the concession, we believe the most equitable solution is removal of the lands from the refuge. There are no listed species inhabiting the 140 acres and the area in question is, at best, marginal wildlife habitat. Removal of the 140 acres of land from the refuge would free-up the area necessary for the continuation of the recreational concession, while still affording more than adequate protection for the nearest significant wildlife habitat feature, Three Fingers Lake.
We believe that withdrawal of these lands will benefit all parties involved — the concessionaire, the Service, the BLM and, ultimately, the public. For this reason, we support the bill and urge prompt action on enactment of H.R. 110l.
Statement of
Lawrence E. Benna
Deputy Director, Operations
Bureau of Land Management
Senate Energy & Resources Committee
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
Hearing on S.1131, the "Idaho Land Enhancement Act"
July 20, 2005
Thank you for the opportunity to present the views of the Department of the Interior on S.1131, the "Idaho Land Enhancement Act." This legislation authorizes the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to move forward with an exchange that has been developed in collaboration with the State of Idaho and the City of Boise. The exchange was initiated by the City of Boise to preserve open space in the Boise Foothills. Under S.1131, conveyance of State-owned lands in the Boise foothills into Federal ownership will secure open space for residents of Boise and Ada County, and, in exchange, conveyance of Federal timbered lands to the State of Idaho will provide the State with more long-term revenue than could be derived from its lands in the Boise foothills. The exchange authorized by S.1131 is a milestone in a 30-year effort of conservation in the Boise Foothills. The Department supports enactment of S.1131.
Administrative Action
A proposed multi-party exchange initiated by the City of Boise involving lands managed by the BLM, the USFS, and the State of Idaho (no privately-owned lands are involved) has been proceeding administratively. In accordance with the administrative process for land exchanges, the BLM and USFS completed a Feasibility Analysis, and, on April 26, 2005, the BLM, USFS, State of Idaho, and City of Boise signed an Agreement to Initiate for the Boise Foothills—Northern Idaho Land Exchange (Agreement). As the Forest Service does not have the authority to participate in a three party exchange absent Congressional authorization, S. 1131 is needed to effectuate the exchange Agreement.
The legislation authorizes the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service to proceed with the land exchanges described in the Agreement. As authorized by S.1131, under the Agreement, the BLM is to convey approximately 605 acres of public land to the State of Idaho; the USFS is to convey approximately 7,220 acres of National Forest System land in the Idaho Panhandle and Clearwater National Forests to the State of Idaho; and the State of Idaho is to convey approximately 11,085 acres to the United States (6,930 acres to be managed by the BLM and 4,155 acres to be managed by the USFS).
Authorization of Exchange
Section 3 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretaries) to complete the land exchanges described in the Agreement. The BLM is to convey four parcels which total approximately 605 acres, including Boise Peak (86 acres), Mt. Coeur d'Alene (120 acres), Skeel Gulch (80 acres), and Rock Creek (319 acres). Although forested, none of the BLM lands to be conveyed in this exchange contain old growth or officially designated old growth replacement stands. There is no current mining or mineral activity on the BLM lands, except in the Rock Creek parcel, where much of the area contains old mining prospects. There are no other permitted uses.
Although the 605 acres of public land to be conveyed out of Federal ownership by the BLM are not identified for disposal, we believe the exchange is in the public interest because this exchange will result in a net gain of 3,156 acres of high value resource lands within designated retention areas, providing management protection for cultural resources and a variety of sensitive wildlife species. Acquisition of the State lands in the Boise foothills will help the BLM meet its management objectives to protect and enhance watershed resources, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, and scenic values.
The legislation authorizes the parties to enter into additional agreements that specify other terms and conditions necessary to complete the land exchange:
• provide legal descriptions of the Federal land and the State land to be exchanged;
• identify all reserved and outstanding interests in the Federal land and State land; and
• stipulate any cash equalization payments required.
The conveyances are subject to valid and existing rights. As part of the Agreement, the BLM, USFS, and State of Idaho reviewed, examined, and disclosed all valid existing rights on their respective lands.
S.1131 also requires the Federal land and State land to be exchanged under the bill to be of equal value; and, if the values are not equal, the bill authorizes the equalization of value by cash payment to the United States or to the State of Idaho, as appropriate, in accordance with section 206(b) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA). The value of the Federal and State lands is to be determined in accordance with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions, and the appraisals must be approved by the Secretaries. Any cash equalization payment received by the United States is to be used by the Secretary of Agriculture for the acquisition of land to add to the National Forest System in the state of Idaho.
The City of Boise passed a bond levy to support acquisition of properties on the Boise Front to preserve its natural character. The City will pay the costs associated with the conveyances outlined in the Agreement and this Act, including the costs of any field inspections, environmental analyses, appraisals, title examinations, and deed and patent preparations. The BLM will review the exchange package in its regular course of business (i.e., at no additional cost to the City of Boise).
Management of Federal Land
Section 4 transfers administrative jurisdiction of approximately 2,111 acres of public land in Shoshone County, Idaho, currently managed by the BLM, to the USFS, to be managed in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable to the National Forest System. This area—called Grandmother Mountain—is completely surrounded by National Forest System lands that previously, as part of the Arkansas-Idaho Land Exchange Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-584), had been transferred from BLM management into the National Forest System. Consolidation of administrative jurisdiction in this area will improve the Federal government's management of the land and resources. Also, these 2,111 acres are in a Wilderness Study Area, and the legislation preserves Congress' options to act on this WSA by providing that after transfer to the USFS, this area will be managed in a manner that preserves the suitability of the land for designation as wilderness until Congress determines otherwise.
In addition, Section 4 requires the Secretary of the Interior to manage the land conveyed by the State of Idaho as acquired land (as distinct from public domain) under FLPMA and other applicable laws. Under FLPMA, the BLM manages both public domain and acquired lands under the same management structure and plans. The direction in S.1131 that the lands conveyed by the State be managed as acquired lands affects only the ability to locate mining claims under the Mining Law of 1872 (which applies exclusively to public domain lands); exploration for and mining of locatable minerals on acquired lands is through a permitting process rather than by claim.
Finally, concerning land use planning, Section 4 provides that BLM need not do an amendment or revision to its resource management plans (RMP) upon acquisition of lands from the State of Idaho. The acquired lands are to be managed under the existing RMP applicable to that area, until the land use plans are updated in the regular planning process. The BLM's Coeur d'Alene Field Office is currently working on a Resource Management Plan that will replace the current land use plan. The Field Office held a scoping meeting earlier this year on the proposed changes to the RMP, and public comments have been generally favorable. The Field Office expects to issue a Draft plan revision by the end of calendar year 2005, and hopes to issue a Final RMP by December of 2006.
Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 5 of the bill contains several miscellaneous provisions. This Section:
• authorizes the Secretaries and the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners to modify the land descriptions in the Agreement to correct errors; make minor adjustments to the parcels based on a survey or other means; or reconfigure the parcels to facilitate the land exchange;
• provides that the written legal description shall prevail if there is a discrepancy between a map, acreage estimate, and written legal description of the Federal land or State land;
• provides that, subject to valid existing rights, any public land orders withdrawing any of the Federal land from appropriation or disposal under the public land laws are revoked to the extent necessary to permit disposal of the Federal land. (No withdrawals are on the BLM land);
• provides that subject to valid existing rights, pending completion of the land exchange, the Federal land to be conveyed under this Act is withdrawn from all forms of location, entry, and patent under the mining and public land laws; and disposition under the mineral leasing laws and the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970.
As part of the administrative process detailed in the Agreement, the BLM had previously segregated the Federal lands proposed for exchange in the Agreement.
Section 5(e) of S.1131 expresses the Congressional finding that the Forest Service and the BLM have conducted adequate analyses and reviews of the environmental impacts of the exchange authorized under this Act, and stipulates that no further administrative or environmental analyses or examination is required to carry out any activities authorized under this Act. As part of the Agreement, the BLM, Forest Service, and the City of Boise agreed to be jointly responsible for completing environmental and cultural review work on the Federal lands being transferred to the State of Idaho. The City of Boise is responsible for paying for contract environmental and cultural review work approved by all parties to the Agreement. The BLM, Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands, and the City of Boise will be jointly responsible for completing mineral reports, to be paid for by the City of Boise.
Under the Agreement, initial NEPA scoping was done. The BLM and Forest Service have completed the following resource assessments: cultural/historic, Threatened and Endangered Species, biological, botanical, noxious weeds, timber, wetlands, floodplains, water resources, recreation, wilderness, visual, mineral and mineral potential. Pursuant to the Congressional Finding in Section 5(e), the BLM and Forest Service would carry out no further administrative or environmental analysis in completing the exchange delineated in the bill. We will work with the Committee so that there is a common understanding of the additional administrative or environmental review that would otherwise be undertaken by the agencies.
Thank you for the opportunity to testify on S.1131. I would be glad to answer any questions.
Statement of
Lawrence E. Benna
Deputy Director, Operations
Bureau of Land Management
Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
Hearing on S. 703, Conveyance of Certain Bureau of Land Management Land
in the State of Nevada to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway
July 20, 2005
Mr. Chairman, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to testify on S. 703, a bill that would convey by direct sale approximately 113 acres of public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Clark County, Nevada to the Nevada Speedway, LLC. The lands would be used as a parking lot to alleviate parking congestion at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and are located directly adjacent to land currently owned by Nevada Speedway, LLC. The Administration does not object to the proposed conveyance in S. 703 but cannot support the bill's distribution of revenues from the sale of these public lands. We would also like an opportunity to work with the sponsor of the bill and the Committee to ensure that the conveyance results in the best possible return for the public and to resolve some other concerns with the bill.
The land proposed for sale is within the southwest part of a designated community sand and gravel pit area. However, there are no ongoing sand and gravel operations on the lands proposed to be conveyed. No other leasing, commodity use, or production activities occur on the lands. Recreation use in the area is also limited.
S. 703 requires the Secretary to complete an appraisal of the land not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the bill. Nevada Speedway, LLC has 30 days from the completion of the appraisal to submit an offer to the Secretary to acquire the lands at the appraised value. The Secretary then has 30 days to complete the conveyance. The Act directs the BLM to convey the lands to Nevada Speedway, LLC notwithstanding land use planning and other requirements provided for in sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and withdraws the lands from all forms of entry. All costs associated with the appraisal and conveyance of the lands are to be paid by Nevada Speedway, LLC. The proceeds from the sale of the lands are to be distributed in accordance with section 4(e)(1) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA), which provides for the distribution of 5 percent of the proceeds to the State of Nevada general education program, 10 percent to Southern Nevada Water Authority, and 85 percent to the special account for the various resource purposes described in SNPLMA.
While the BLM supports the conveyance of these lands to Nevada Speedway, LLC, we would like to work with Committee to resolve some concerns with the legislation. First, the lands identified for conveyance are outside the SNPLMA disposal boundary and they are not identified for disposal in the BLM Las Vegas Resource Management Plan. The BLM, as a matter of policy and practice, and in accordance with FLPMA, uses its land use planning process to identify public lands suitable for disposal. Based on previous sales in Clark County, Nevada, it is likely that the lands identified for conveyance in
S. 703 would be sold at a much higher price than their appraised value if the sale was completed through a competitive procedure. Therefore, to ensure a fair return to the public, the Department supports the sale of these lands via a competitive bidding process, as defined in Section 203 of FLPMA, rather than a direct sale to Nevada Speedway, LLC.
Second, because the lands proposed for conveyance fall outside of the SNPLMA disposal boundary, the Administration recommends that the proceeds of the sale be directed to the U.S. Treasury.
Finally, the Department would like to work with the Committee on some additional technical modifications to S. 703, including ensuring that the subsurface estate is conveyed along with the surface estate to prevent any split-estate issues.
Thank you for the opportunity to testify on this bill. We look forward to working with the Committee to resolve the issues discussed above. I will be happy to answer any questions.
Thank you for the opportunity to present for the record the views of the Department of the Interior on S. 1238, a bill to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to provide for the conduct of projects that protect forests and for other purposes.
The National Park Service (NPS) has successfully implemented the Public Land Corps Act of 1993, to expand our youth service opportunities to carry out needed repairs and restoration projects within the National Park System. With the passage of the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program in 1996 (P.L. 104-134; U.S.C 460l-6a), funding was available to implement the NPS Public Land Corps program in 1997.
As required in the recreation fee demonstration legislation and in the recently passed Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (P.L. 108-447), funds acquired through the recreation fee program may be used only for specific purposes. For that reason, NPS Public Land Corps projects must focus on repair, maintenance and facility enhancement related directly to visitor enjoyment, education, access, services and health and safety or on habitat restoration related directly to wildlife dependent recreation.
The NPS regards the Public Lands Corps Program as an important and successful example of civic engagement and conservation. The program is unique because nonprofit agencies such as the Student Conservation Association and the National Association for Service and Conservation Corps serve as the primary partners in administering the Public Land Corps program. In addition, any nonprofit youth organization may participate such as the Boy and Girl Scouts, local high schools and job training youth organizations. Each year over 300 parks apply for work grants of up to $25,000. The nonprofit youth organizations assist the NPS in its efforts to attract diverse audiences to the parks by recruiting youth 16 to 25 years of age from all socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Since 1997, the Public Land Corps has funded more than 2,000 work projects with more than 100 parks participating on an annual basis.
S. 1238 would allow the National Park Service to expand the current work it accomplishes with the Public Land Corps by creating an additional type of project to promote healthy forests and authorize appropriations for these projects. The legislation would not adversely affect the National Park Service's ability to continue its practice of funding other Public Land Corps projects through the use of proceeds from the recreation fee program. In addition, we would still be able to prioritize projects according to the needs of the parks. Therefore, the Department of the Interior has no objection to this legislation. However, funding for projects authorized by this legislation would be subject to current and future budgetary constraints and the Administration's priority-setting process.