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Defense Health Care:
TRICARE Multiyear Surveys Indicate Problems with Access to Care for Nonenrolled Beneficiaries
GAO-13-364: Published: Apr 2, 2013. Publicly Released: Apr 2, 2013.
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What GAO Found
In its analysis of the 2008-2011 beneficiary survey data, GAO found that nearly one in three nonenrolled beneficiaries experienced problems finding a civilian provider who would accept TRICARE and that nonenrolled beneficiaries' access to civilian primary care and specialty care providers differed by type of location. Specifically, a higher percentage of nonenrolled beneficiaries in Prime Service Areas (PSA), which are areas with civilian provider networks, experienced problems finding a civilian primary care or specialty care provider compared to those in non-Prime Service Areas (non-PSA), which do not have civilian provider networks. GAO found that the top reasons reported by nonenrolled beneficiaries for why they experienced access problems--regardless of type of provider--were that the providers were either not accepting TRICARE payments or new TRICARE patients. Additionally, GAO's comparison of the Department of Defense's (DOD) beneficiary survey data to related data from a Department of Health and Human Services survey showed that nonenrolled beneficiaries' satisfaction ratings for primary and specialty care providers were consistently lower than those of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries.
GAO's analysis of the 2008-2011 civilian provider survey data found that about 6 in 10 civilian providers were accepting new TRICARE patients and the most-cited reason for not accepting new TRICARE patients was that the civilian providers were not aware of the TRICARE program. Civilian physicians' acceptance of TRICARE has also decreased over time. Specifically, when compared to DOD's 2005-2007 civilian physician survey results, civilian physicians' acceptance of new TRICARE patients has decreased. This was also true whether they were accepting any new patients or new Medicare patients. Civilian providers' awareness and acceptance of TRICARE also differed by provider type, as fewer civilian mental health care providers were aware of TRICARE or accepting new TRICARE patients than other types of providers. For example, only an estimated 39 percent of civilian mental health care providers were accepting new TRICARE patients, compared to an estimated 67 percent of civilian primary care providers and an estimated 77 percent of civilian specialty care providers. The analysis also showed that civilian providers' awareness and acceptance of TRICARE differ by location type, as civilian providers in PSAs were less aware of TRICARE and less likely to accept new TRICARE patients than those in non-PSAs.
GAO's analysis of the collective results of the beneficiary and civilian provider survey results indicates specific geographic areas, including areas in Texas and California, where nonenrolled beneficiaries have experienced considerable access problems. In each of these areas, although almost all civilian providers were accepting new patients, less than half were accepting new TRICARE patients. In most of these areas, civilian providers most often cited reimbursement concerns as the reasons why they were not accepting any new TRICARE patients.
In commenting on a draft of this report, DOD concurred with GAO's overall findings.
Why GAO Did This Study
DOD provides health and mental health care through its TRICARE program. TRICARE offers three basic options. Beneficiaries who choose TRICARE Prime, an option that uses civilian provider networks, must enroll. Beneficiaries who do not enroll in this option may obtain care from nonnetwork providers under TRICARE Standard or from network providers under TRICARE Extra. In addition, qualified National Guard and Reserve servicemembers may purchase TRICARE Reserve Select, a plan whose care options are similar to those of TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra. GAO refers to servicemembers who use TRICARE Standard, TRICARE Extra, or TRICARE Reserve Select as nonenrolled beneficiaries.
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 directed DOD to conduct annual surveys over fiscal years 2008 through 2011 of both beneficiaries and civilian providers to determine the adequacy of access to health and mental health care providers for nonenrolled beneficiaries. It also directed GAO to review these surveys. This report addresses (1) what the results of the 4-year beneficiary surveys indicate about the adequacy of access to care for nonenrolled beneficiaries; (2) what the results of the 4-year civilian provider surveys indicate about civilian providers' awareness and acceptance of TRICARE, and (3) what the collective results of the surveys indicate about access to care by geographic area. To do so, GAO interviewed DOD officials, obtained relevant documentation, and analyzed the data for both surveys over the 4-year period.
For more information, contact Debra A. Draper at (202) 512-7114 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Group Purchasing Organizations:Funding Structure Has Potential Implications for Medicare CostsGAO-15-13: Published: Oct 24, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 24, 2014.
Medicare Program Integrity:CMS Pursues Many Practices to Address Prescription Drug Fraud, Waste, and AbuseGAO-15-66: Published: Oct 24, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 24, 2014.
Nov 21, 2014
Vaccine Injury Compensation:Most Claims Took Multiple Years and Many Were Settled through NegotiationGAO-15-142: Published: Nov 21, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 21, 2014.
Nov 18, 2014
Health Care Transparency:Actions Needed to Improve Cost and Quality Information for ConsumersGAO-15-11: Published: Oct 20, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 18, 2014.
Nov 17, 2014
VA Health Care:Actions Needed to Ensure Adequate and Qualified Nurse StaffingGAO-15-61: Published: Oct 16, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 17, 2014.
Nov 13, 2014
Small Business Health Insurance Exchanges:Low Initial Enrollment Likely due to Multiple, Evolving FactorsGAO-15-58: Published: Nov 13, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 13, 2014.
Nov 10, 2014
Compounded Drugs:Payment Practices Vary across Public Programs and Private Insurers, and Medicare Part B Policy Should Be ClarifiedGAO-15-85: Published: Oct 10, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 10, 2014.
Oct 30, 2014
VA Health Care:Management and Oversight of Consult Process Need Improvement to Help Ensure Veterans Receive Timely Outpatient Specialty CareGAO-14-808: Published: Sep 30, 2014. Publicly Released: Oct 30, 2014.
Oct 29, 2014
Chemical Assessments:Agencies Coordinate Activities, but Additional Action Could Enhance EffortsGAO-14-763: Published: Sep 29, 2014. Publicly Released: Oct 29, 2014.
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Modern Quilt Guild Announces Winner of Horizon 7700QCP
Project Modern wraps up a year of amazing quilts and an exciting Janome America Sweepstakes
Just over a year ago, we signed on as a sponsor of the Modern Quilt Guild's Project Modern, a year long series of exciting quilting challenges. Each of the four challenges had a unique theme, but they all focused on the entrants coming up with their own designs or a unique modern spin on a traditional design. The Modern Quilt Guild's goal is to offer inspiration to its members to reinterpret conventional quilting designs with a minimalist sensibility.
From September 2010 to September 2011, while MQG members amazed us with their incredibly unique quilt creations, Janome America put up a Horizon 7700QCP as the prize of a concurrent Sweepstakes on the MQG blog.
The winners of the fourth and final challenge were just announced. And, then the lucky winner of the Janome America Horizon Sweepstakes was drawn. Heather Freeman of Columbus Ohio takes home the Memory Craft Horizon 7700QCP. Congratulations, Heather! Enjoy your modern quilting on this incredible machine.
The Modern Quilt Guild movement has local chapters around the country and world. Find out more about the organizations near you... or how you can start one of your own.
Free Motion Quilting: A 3-part Series by Sarah Ann Smith: Part 3
Troubleshooting Tips for Free Motion Quilting
Over the past two weeks, we have shared a series of Free Motion Quilting articles by Thread and Quilting expert Sarah Ann Smith. Today, in our final installment, Sarah gives her tips for troubleshooting when something goes awry while quilting.
Being an expert on free motion quilting means spending a fair amount of time diagnosing machine, thread, and other problems. Sarah has boiled troubleshooting down to a simple, five-step process. Click below to read more. If you missed them, be sure to check out Sarah's previous articles: Design and Technical Considerations for Free Motion Quliting and Free Motion Quilting Technique.
Bold Fall Lines: A New Pieced Pillow Project from Alissa Haight Carlton
Bold Design and Simple Piecing join in one Fabulous Home Decor Project
One exciting new addition to the quilting world in recent years has been the emergence of the Modern Quilting Movement. This new aesthetic has its roots in traditional quilting techniques, but seeks to reinterpret conventional quilting designs with a minimalist sensibility. The movement has organizations around the country and world through local chapters of the Modern Quilt Guild.
We are excited to bring this fantastic Modern Quilted Pillow project to you, compliments of Alissa Haight Carlton, a co-founder and president of the Modern Quilt Guild. Alissa created this pillow in colors to celebrate fall, but any contrasting solids will work with the design. If you love this style, be sure to check out Alissa's previous project for the Janome website, the Quilted Spring Pillow.
Find more Modern Quilting inspiration at Alissa's website, and be sure to look for her New Book, Modern Minimal coming soon from Stash books!
Computerized Cuteness - Introducing Hello Kitty 18750
Don't let the cute graphics fool you. This is a fully capable machine.
Under the adorable graphics is a full-featured machine with computerized power and stitch precision.
Sewing has a whimsical and playful side. And when you first see this machine, you have to smile. But when you sit down to sew on it, you'll smile even more.
The Hello Kitty 18750 computerized sewing and quilting machine features 50 stitches, including 3 one-step buttonholes, which you can quickly select using the backlit LCD display. The machine has sewing speeds up to 820 stitches per minute, with excellent precision thanks in part to a 7-piece feed dog and the jam-proof horizontal full-rotary bobbin.
Relax your pedal foot and use the Start/Stop button. Use the Locking Stitch button at the end of your stitch or the Easy Reverse button.
Other time-saving features include: a one-hand needle threader, a thread cutter, memorized needle up/down, and a convenient drop feed.
The Hello Kitty 18750 is the big sister to the compact Hello Kitty 15822. Play with them both at your local Janome dealer.
Video: Creating A Blind Hem With The Adjustable Blind Hem Foot G
The adjustable flange lets you accurately set the "bite" of your stitch.
The blind hem stitch is one of the most popular hidden stitches. When you use it to hem the bottom of your drapes or a pair of pants, it gives your project a professional finish because it's virtually invisible.
A blind hem is sewn by folding and pressing the hem and then folding it back close to where you want to sew the seam. Then you sew along the wrong side of your fabric, using the flange on the foot to guide you along the fold.
The Adjustable Blind Hem Foot G makes it easy to create beautiful blind hems. And it has an adjustable flange so you can determine how close to the edge you want to make your stitch.
How To Create A Blind Hem
- First, using the standard foot on your machine, finish the raw edge of your hem by folding it over and sewing with a straight stitch.
- Snap on the Blind Hem Foot G.
- Choose the appropriate blind hem stitch for the type of fabric your project requires.
- Once you've measured your hem, fold your fabric again so that your initial fold is just showing.
- Place the edge of your fold against the flange and sew. You can adjust the stitch width to minimize the bite.
- Sew your blind hem seam.
When you're finished you have a true blind hem.
To see a demonstration of this technique, watch Adjustable Blind Hem Foot Video: Creating A Blind Hem.
Adjustable Blind Hem Foot G fits all top loading Janome sewing machines. For front loading machines, use Adjustable Blind Hem Foot G (front loading). For help making sure you have the right presser foot, ask your local Janome dealer.
Introducing Hello Kitty 15822
This little Kitty is so cute, you HAVE to take it home.
Actually, don't let the cutness fool you. This is a real sewing machine--just in a compact size.
With a weight of only 14 pounds and a width of just 14½", the Hello Kitty 15822 sewing machine has a size and weight that makes it easy to take with you. It comes with 22 built-in stretch and utility stitches, including a one-step buttonhole. And it sews them out at up to 650 stitches per minute.
The machine also features a free arm and has a built-in thread cutter. Most importantly, it has Janome's vertical oscillating bobbin and a three-piece feed dog for excellent stitch quality.
Did you ever wonder where Hello Kitty came from? She was created in 1974 by the Japanese company Sanrio. Her name in Japanese "Haro Kiti" means "Kitty White." Kitty first came to the US in 1976, adorning a vinyl coin purse.
Try out the new Hello Kitty 15822 at your nearest Janome dealer. This machine would make a great gift for a young sewist or someone who just loves cut things.
Free Motion Quilting: A 3-part Series by Sarah Ann Smith: Part 2
Get Quilting! Sarah Ann Smith shares advice to help You get started today!
Last week, we shared an article on Design Considerations for Free Motion Quilting by Thread and Quilting expert Sarah Ann Smith. This week, sit down at your machine and get started with the quilting process!
Sarah shares a variety of helpful hints and tips. Beginners will love her basic tips for getting started, and experts are sure to find a new tidbit of wisdom from this seasoned quilting guru. Sarah wrote her articles using her Horizon Memory Craft 7700QCP, but you can get started with this fun and liberating technique using any machine that allows you to lower the feed dogs. (In a features list for Janome machines, this will be listed as "Drop Feed" capability. Find a machine that will by clicking here!).
2011 Is Janome Tokyo's 90th Anniversary: Watch Our History Video
Back in the 1920s Mr. Ose started Japan's first sewing machine factory.
This year Janome Tokyo will celebrate 90 years since its founding. On the About Janome page you can watch a brief video that tells the story of the company, showing you some of the early facilities, advertisements, and sewing machines.
The company got its name from an innovative part on its sewing machine. In Japanese, the word Janome (pronounced Ja-NO-me) means "eye of the snake." The company earned the name in the 1920s when founder Yosaku Ose, a pioneer in Japanese sewing manufacturing, began to use a round metal bobbin system instead of the traditional long shuttle.
The Japanese thought the new round bobbin looked like a snake's eye, and from the innovative design, a name was born.
Over the next 25 years, Janome grew to become a household name in Japan. And seeking to expand into the U.S., the company purchased New Home in 1960. Since then the company has established divisions in Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. As well as agents in Africa, Central and South America and throughout the Pacific Rim of Asia.
As it has grown, Janome has given the sewing industry many firsts, including the first programmable computerized machine for home use (the Memory 7, in 1979), and now the industry-leading Horizon Memory Craft 12000.
The Horizon Memory Craft 12000: AcuFeed Flex™ Is Perfect For Fall's Fabrics
The new feeding system on the MC12000 is ideal for fleece, shearling, wool, and other cold-weather fabrics.
One of the favorite features on the new Horizon Memory Craft 12000 is the upgraded fabric feeding system. The AcuFeed Flex™ Layered Fabric Feeding System allows you to sew thick and fluffy fabrics without shifting.
The Janome Educators have been working with fall and winter-weight fabrics on the new machine. We asked them what it's been like to sew with AcuFeed Flex™.
Here's what they said:
"AcufeedFlex helps to keep your napped fabrics like fleece, velvets, and corduroy feeding evenly. It does such a nice job, I might say that uneven seams are a thing of the past. It's especially nice when you're working with lining a winter fabric with a satin or crepe."
--Amy Meek
Video: Keeping Layers From Shifting With The Rotary Even Foot
The tractor feed moves your layers of fabric in perfect sync with the feed dogs.
When you're sewing on multiple layers, the feed dogs will move the bottom layer just fine, but the top layers can lag slightly, throwing your seam off. There are several kinds feeding feet that help to solve this problem. One them--which fits on all Janome machines--is the Rotary Even Foot™.
It has a tractor feed that moves in perfect sync with the feed dogs, keeping your fabric layers moving all at once. The Rotary Even Foot™ can also prevent stretchy fabrics like jersey and knits and hard to feed materials, like leather or vinyl from slipping or puckering.
It's also excellent for matching up stripes or plaids because it keeps the patterns perfectly aligned.
This versatile foot comes with five attachments for various techniques from blind hemming to attaching bias binding to making various size rolled hems.
Sewing With The Rotary Even Foot™
- Snap the foot on your machine.
- Choose any stitch.
- Begin sewing.
You get beautifully even stitches.
To see this foot in action, watch Rotary Even Foot Video: Keeping Layers From Shifting.
The Rotary Even Foot™ is also good for polar fleece and other plush fabrics that like to shift. Your seam will lay perfectly flat and be able to stretch without distorting the fabric. It fits all Janome sewing machines.
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"We are stoked to have Jussi join the team," said director of marketing Joe Prebich. "Besides being one of the most progressive snowboarders I know, he is a great person and a perfect fit for the ZEAL family."
Jussi has been pushing the progression of snowboarding since 1989 when he started snowboarding as a child. An Olympian and 11-time Winter X Games participant, he has been a fierce competitor, but his true passion is the backcountry. With a seemingly endless list of video parts, Jussi continues to show us all his passion for the sport. Currently a resident of Encinitas, CA, Jussi spends his time in the water surfing and playing with his kids when he isn't on the mountain.
"I really like where the brand is headed. It's always nice to be part of something fresh from the beginning and help the brand grow," said Jussi Oksanen. "ZEAL has that small company vibe, which I really like and of course, the product is amazing."
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One day after the Minnesota Twins finished their fourth straight 90-plus loss season, the team dismissed manager Ron Gardenhire. Do you agree with the decision to fire him? Let your vote be counted.
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Kenwood House Rental Photos and Description
House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4)
Kenwood Cottage is located in the heart of Sonoma's wine country and the town of Kenwood. This two bedroom vacation home is walking distance to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park and biking distance to some of the premiere wineries in the region.
This idyllic cottage rests on a year round creek in the historic Adobe Canyon and is situated in a bucolic setting. With private gardens, luminous canyon scenery and wildlife spilling through your cottage windows, you can walk to hiking trails that lead over bridges and waterfalls to spectacular vistas. Picnic at Sugarloaf Ridge or hike to Bald Mountain with 360º views of Northern California and the Golden Gate Bridge. Spend an evening at the Robert Ferguson Observatory at Sugarloaf Park stargazing and learning about current astronomical events.
The interior design was commissioned by Gracer West Interiors, and meticulously executed by lead designer Margaret Gross. With an eye for sophistication, simplicity and beauty, this "French Country" cottage is artfully appointed with many of the amenities of a 5 star resort. There is a spa/hot tub only a few steps from the master suite overlooking the creek, with exquisite views of the stars, mountains and the majestic trees that surround this private oasis.
Kenwood is in the heart of the Valley of the Moon and is considered one of the premiere towns in Sonoma's wine country. This retreat offers privacy and serenity, yet is only minutes to some of the best wineries in the region.
Each room at the cottage was thoughtfully crafted with our guest's comfort in mind. From plush down comforters and 100% cotton linens, to all the amenities of a gourmet kitchen, the cottage is a place for true pampering & relaxation. Each room at Kenwood Cottage has been given detailed attention for our guest's satisfaction.
Our beds are top of the line Serta pillow-top mattresses. The master bedroom opens up to the back deck where the hot tub/spa are a just a few steps from your room.
The outdoor spa is set on the back deck overlooking Sonoma Creek - the largest year-round creek at the Valley of the Moon.
Sip our bottle of complimentary wine while you take a dip in the hot tub under starry nights or have your breakfast on one of the several outdoor tables thoughtfully placed around the cottage. An outdoor grill (Weber gas grill) and fully equipped kitchen is ready for your culinary artistry.
While there are plenty of wineries to choose from in Sonoma Valley, should you decide to experience more of what the wine country has to offer, the Kenwood Cottage is centrally located to the other wine regions. Driving times to other famous regions from the Kenwood Cottage are as follows:
Napa valley 40 minutes
Carneros Region 20 min
Calistoga 30 min
Russian River 25 min
Healdsburg / Dry Creek Valley 30 min.
Keywords: cottage, winery, wine, creek, vacation, peaceful, relaxing, home, house, Kenwood, Sonoma, wine country, Napa, vacation rental, romantic, honeymoon, anniversary
- Suitability:
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- wheelchair accessible
About Laura Best
We are a happily married couple of over 31 years and live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Wayne is the chief economist at a Fortune 500 firm and Laura spends time with their two grown daughters and manages the Kenwood Cottage. We enjoy cooking, wine tasting, relaxing, travel and sight seeing; all of these we found at the Kenwood Cottage!
Laura Best purchased this house in 2006
Why Laura Best chose Kenwood
Kenwood is a small town in the heart of Sonoma Valley. We spent over 5 years looking for just the right place in the wine country. Once we became familiar with the differences between Sonoma and Napa, we really started looking hard at Sonoma due to its more laid back and friendly atmosphere. The charming town of Kenwood had it all for us and the Kenwood Cottage with its canyon setting and lovely sounds from the year round creek really sold us.
Not familiar with Kenwood? Look what the Wine Spectator wrote in a recent edition about the area, 'There are beautiful wine roads all over the world, rambling through Tuscany and Provence, or along the Rhine in Germany's Rheingau. But you needn't cross the ocean to find some. The route, coming into Kenwood as you drive north through Sonoma Valley, the mountains ribbed with hillside vineyards, is in the same league."
This is why we so fell in love with the area and why this is such a great place to relax and unwind.
Experience the much more laid back atmosphere of Sonoma vs Napa valley where it is not uncommon to have the wine maker pouring his own wines, the staff more friendly and passionate than we have found in other regions and often where there is no tasting fee (we keep free and discounted tasting coupons at the cottage to help also!)
What makes this house unique
Nearly all the other properties listed above and below this one on VRBO do not have the quiet, canyon setting with a creek running through the property and the ambiance that creates for our guests. Don't be misled - other properties are often in residential neighborhoods and are not a serene, relaxing environment. Yet the location of the Kenwood Cottage is so ideal: only a mile from over 25 excellent wineries, yet romantic and secluded. It was everything we had hoped for after looking for a second home for over 5 years.
We use the cottage when it is not rented and thus, have it fully equipped the way we enjoy it and make all of these ammenities available to our guests.
We provide a complete guest guide that tells you not only everything you need to know about the cottage, but also all the great wineries, restaurants, and things to do around the cottage. We also provide numerous two for one or free tasting coupons for wine tasting.
Walking on the seldom traveled road is a favorite in the morning hours. Coffee on the secluded rear deck overlooking the creek (or while in the hot tub) is a morning favorite. We often head to a local store (we provide many ideas in our guest guide) to pick up picnic supplies (we keep a picnic cooler for you at the cottage) and then head out for wine tasting picnicing. The exciting part for us is that every year, the wines change! So we often revisit the local wineries several times per year to enjoy their new offerings. Once back from wine tasting/exploring/hiking, we relax in our front yard garden with some wine and cheese and then either enjoy one of the many great restaurants within minutes of the cottage or prepare a feast with our fully equipped kitchen. We finish the evening sitting in the hot tub looking up at the millions of stars (it is amazing what a slight elevation change from the valley floor will do to make millions more stars appear!). Tell me, what is there not to LOVE about this destination!
Guestbook comments from the owner
We had the perfect honeymoon here! Thank you for this cozy, romantic week. We cannot wait to return for our one year anniversary. Everything was comfortable, accessible, and just right for a week of peace and quiet. Blessings to you!


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Engineering magic
While playing the german campaign build a settlement near the gold mine and then you can use your engineers to mine gold for u. if by clicking the dont go for mining then select 1 citizen along wih 5 engineers then click on the mine the will happily do it. i have tried with the gold mine you try it with something else. moreover engineers construct very fast. Just make a building with the help of your citizen then click a engineer to help buil it.
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ISTANBUL, TURKEY—Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center—Istanbul's largest hotel, according to Hilton Hotels & Resorts, today began welcoming guests.
With 829 guestrooms and suites, as well as 12,000 square meters of event space, the hotel stretches 34 floors high. Designed by GA Design of London, Hilton Istanbul Bomonti is adjacent to a new shopping and entertainment destination, which is being created from the historic Bomonti Beer Factory site.
Rob Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, stated, "Hilton Istanbul Bomonti is amongst our foremost MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) destination hotels across the world and we are delighted to showcase our stylish design and superb Hilton service in Turkey on such a grand scale."
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center offers the largest pillar free ballroom in the city and the ability to serve in excess of 6,350 guests at any one time, according to Hilton. The hotel features meetings technology such as digital check-in screens and iRoom applications for event planners; as well as outdoor terraces.
Simon Vincent, president, EMEA, Hilton Worldwide, stated, "Hilton Istanbul Bomonti is a superb addition to the city's evolving skyline and what is a vibrant global destination. With its significant scale, the hotel supports Istanbul as a rapidly emerging international conference and events venue to rival locations such as London, Dubai and Prague."
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London, United Kingdom, April 03, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Storage Made Easy today announced an add-on connector to its unified file sharing and file Discovery platform that enables the indexing and deep searching of documents whether they are stored behind the corporate firewall or on a public cloud such as Amazon S3, RackSpace, EMC Atmos, DropBox, SharePoint, or any of the 45 other cloud storage providers SME supports.
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Veritext is replacing its legacy solution and using SME's technology as a foundation for Veritext Vault™, a secure legal document repository with deep search capabilities.
Storage Made Easy CEO Jim Liddle said, "Our company is gaining traction in companies that have a diverse portfolio of data that is stored internally and on the public cloud. The benefit of the SME solution is that it is data agnostic, it will work with a combination of whatever data you have, in the cloud or behind the corporate firewall, presenting it in a unified interface, without copying or moving the data."
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Frank Licata, Veritext CTO, said, "The Storage Made Easy solution provides us with the security, governance and controls necessary to meet all of our regulatory and client requirements while enabling us to take advantage of economical storage solutions in the cloud. It also provides us with robust "deep" search capabilities across large quantities of data at a speed comparable to what an individual would normally experience using the most popular internet search engines – and it's available on the desktop and mobile.
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John Smit will give a captain's address for the 60th time on Saturday © Getty Images
John Smit will be putting his own personal achievements aside tomorrow as he leads the Springboks for the 60th time.
The Sharks prop will surpass England's Will Carling and Australia's George Gregan as the most capped captain in history when he takes the field at his home ground, Kings Park, tomorrow. But the 31-year-old is putting the milestone to the back of his mind as he chases an all important second consecutive victory over New Zealand.
"It's quite a nice moment" he said. "I know it's been the talking point this week, but I don't want it to be. It's a nice thing individually but it creates side-shows and distractions to what we are going to achieve on Saturday as a team.
"I've tried to think about it as little as possible. I probably wouldn't know how many caps I have overall, if I had to be honest. I'm not very clued up about those things."
The answer to that question is 85, a remarkable figure for a man who has plied his trade in the front-row, first as a hooker before switching to prop after he returned from a stint in France with Clermont Auvergne. He skippered the 'Boks to the 2004 Tri Nations, the 2007 World Cup and was at the helm as his charges took the 2009 Lions series.
Smit knows that the All Black side that his men will face in Durban will be stronger than the one that went down 28-19 last week in Bloemfontein, and he says that this year's back to back Tests give the side a different challenge than they've had in the past.
"We can take for granted after last week's game that they are never going to be satisfied after last week's game and there will be a backlash from them," he said. "Them not being themselves last week is something we have factored into our build-up. All three teams have done what they need to from a technical point of view. Winning two in a row against the All Blacks is paramount to the sort of success we hope to have in the Tri-Nations.
"I don't think there are much greater challenges than facing the All Blacks two weeks in a row and it used to be norm some time back. People sitting on their couches are saying this is what Test rugby should be about. It's way to early to talk about a clean sweep. Every team in this competition wants to make sure they don't falter on their home games."
Meanwhile, All Black skipper Richie McCaw believes that his troops need to cut out the early mistakes in order to leave South Africa with a win. The New Zealand talisman knows his side have been off the pace in a campaign that has seen them struggle past Australia in Auckland before losing in Bloemfontein.
"I think last week it was just mistakes that we made" he said. "I think in the first game against the Aussies we were just off the pace physically. We failed a few tackles and things like that and that allowed them to get on top of us before we got back into the game." "Last week, we started off maybe over physical and gave away a couple of penalties that caused us to be at the wrong end of the field. We've just got to make sure we start with that real physical edge.
"We've got to be pretty calm and not give away silly penalties or make silly mistakes, which allows the pressure to build on you. That's something we'll emphasise. We have certainly addressed it."
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We're always looking for like-minded people.
If any of these careers suit your talents, send us your resume.
At Noble, we live by the Golden Rule, "Treat others as you want to be treated." Full-time employees receive generous benefits and perks coupled with spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
We're currently accepting resumes for the following positions:
Project Coordinator
Noble Studios is looking for someone who is passionate for technology and digital marketing to fill the role of Project Coordinator. The Project Coordinator will primarily assist with project planning, and coordination of long term retainer relationships. Key project components will include Strategy Development, SEO Management, Paid Media, and Email. Additionally, the Project Coordinator will manage the timing, profitability and quality of ongoing website maintenance updates (ex. system upgrades, responsive website feature enhancements) and support website development projects led by more experienced project managers.
The Project Coordinator will contribute to project team success by continually reviewing and monitoring the requirements, budget, and client satisfaction. They must have the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects while safeguarding a high level of project quality from start to finish.
The dynamic nature of this work, paired with unique client needs creates an environment where there are new opportunities to learn. The Project Coordinator will embrace these opportunities and share their enthusiasm and newfound knowledge with their team and Noble Studios, contributing to a positive workplace environment.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Effectively communicate project expectations and milestones to team members and customers in a timely and clear fashion.
- Assists in meeting client/company expectations for quality of product, timing , and overall scope management.
- An eye for detail, analyze final project profitability, revenue, margins, billing rates and staff utilization.
- Review current client assignments, prioritize, and make any appropriate changes to optimize customer service and increase revenue potential.
- Ensure timely delivery of high quality projects by assisting with review and testing on all deliverables.
- Provide regular reports and briefings to the customers, Account Management, and Lead Project Manager as appropriate for customer relationship.
Desired Skills & Experience
- 2 years of experience in Project Management or a similar role where interacting and coordinating multiple people and tasks plays an integral part
- Working knowledge of current Internet technologies, including mobile and social media platforms
- Competent with various software programs, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint). Experience with MS Project is a bonus
- Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
- Willingness to travel on occasion to client meetings
Media Coordinator
Noble Studios is seeking a Media Coordinator to join our growing strategic services team. This person is responsible for planning and executing paid digital media buys on behalf of clients under the supervision of the director of strategic services. The Media Coordinator also is responsible for creating media tracking reports and managing client/vendor billing and reconciliation for paid digital media campaigns.
Come join our team of ultra-talented and passionate marketers, analysts and strategists who blend the science of data analysis with the art of exceptional execution to create world class work for our clients. We back up every idea with insightful data for solutions that make a measurable difference. Noble Studios has a culture of excellence and we seek out team members who feel alive and thrive in this type of environment.
Core Responsibilities:
- Assist with media plan development and provide administrative support across all paid media campaigns
- Assist in compiling and creating media schedules and campaign reports
- Set up and monitor media tracking
- Work with web analysts to ensure data accuracy
- Process media invoices and assist with client/vendor billing
- Identify, resolve and reconcile media discrepancies
- Assist strategic services director with media negotiations
- Conduct and analyze market research and industry tools
- Research and initiate relationships with media representatives
- Prepare strategic media documents for client presentations
Experience and Skills Required:
- Passion for digital marketing
- Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business administration, journalism or related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience
- A close eye for details with the ability to see how they fit into the overall picture
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
- Excellent analytical, research, written and verbal communication skills
Experience and Skills Desired (but not required):
- Advanced user experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of Google Analytics and other web analytics tools
- Knowledge of digital media process and ecosystem
- Experience in Accounting practices
Strategic Planner
The Strategic Planning ("SP") Division at Noble Studios sets the direction for clients' leading edge digital programs. We represent the "Think" portion of Noble's proven THINK MAKE MEASURE approach. We design, analyze and translate research, data and marketplace insights into actionable strategy for our creatives, developers and SEO/SEM experts. We do this in a way that thrills clients because we tie digital strategy back to clients' goals. We create the road map that our creative and techie colleagues run with to make magic happen: digital solutions that are unique, creative and more importantly, measurable and effective. We get to respond to clients' needs with the best practice recommendations as well as proactively serve up solutions not even on our clients' radar. This takes brain power, a never-satisfied-yearning for information and a cunning ability to connect ideas to tangible value. This position reports to and works closely with the Strategic Planning Director.
Strategic planners are responsible for pulling together digital plans, discovery documents and market / industry insights. We are also responsible for translating discovery and research in to actionable tools like creative briefs, personae, IA, content and channel strategies. SP works closely with Noble account managers, clients and every division of the Noble team. It is our responsibility to set strategy and ensure that it's not lost along the creative, development, and launch phases. We identify the metrics for success so clients and those who have to execute against a plan, discovery or creative brief understand the objectives of every project. To pull this off, it takes a balance of experience with primary research and resourceful secondary research skills as well as an ability to let objective data, not opinion, inform strategy. Another critical skill required in strategic planning is the ability to see the forest for the trees. This requires being objective and open to different ways of achieving goals. More importantly, not telling the team how to do it, but what needs to be done in a way that inspires great execution. For a truly nimble and effective SP, it is necessary to be able to deep dive into data and translate into high level concepts that can guide implementation.
Specific Responsibilities May Include:
- Research—secondary, primary, competitive, market analysis, qualitative, quantitative
- Identify and prioritize insights—from data and then translating to specific strategies for digital execution
- Gain and maintain understanding of clients' businesses, marketing, categories, competitors
- Writing compelling, strategic, objective discoveries, recommendations and plans for clients and internal teams
- Keep up with technological trends to inform strategic and channel recommendations
- Support new business and thought leadership efforts with competitive, market and other appropriate strategic insights
- Inspire and be inspired by some of the best and brightest in the digital marketing space
- Ownership of projects without being left to figure everything out on your own
- Work with a variety of Fortune 1000 clients in a wide range of industries
- Be part of an Inc. 500 / 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company's continued expansion and innovation
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
- At least five years of relevant experience in branding, marketing, research or digital agency
- Ability to ask questions in different ways to get at the needed answers while maintaining respondent engagement
- Proven ability to interpret primary research (qualitative and quantitative); preferably, experience designing and implementing research
- Successful client relationships
- Examples of persuasive, objective business writing including points-of-view, recommendations or plans
- Ability to work within established, proven processes and best practices, but possess the ability to identify when to break form to deliver the optimal product within client's budget
- Comfortable and proficient with various productivity software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), Jira, etc.
- Willing to travel on occasion to client meetings
Prefer Candidates Who:
- Are familiar with the concepts behind our technology offerings, including HTML, CSS, Databases, PHP, API, analytics, SEO / SEM
- Have a solid working knowledge of current digital technologies. Learn, understand, and know how and when to apply new/emerging technologies
- Have Google analytics experience or certification
Digital Media Specialist
Come join our team of ultra-talented and passionate marketers, analysts and strategists that blend the science of data analysis with the art of exceptional execution to create world-class work for our clients. We back up every idea with insightful data for solutions that make a measurable difference. Noble Studios has a culture of excellence and we seek out team members who feel alive and thrive in this type of environment.
The digital media specialist will join the strategic services team with the responsibility of planning and carrying out paid search engine marketing campaigns, search engine optimization (SEO), display, social media and content marketing initiatives with the goal of helping achieve and exceed client ROI expectations. This position will work hands on with clients: investigating performance trends, mastering the delivery of client reporting and communication, and partnering with other internal team members to ensure the delivery of superior results.
Core Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and maintain digital media objectives, strategies, and tactics for clients
- Track and report on campaign results, perform data analysis, and participate in monthly campaign status calls
- Work both directly with clients as well as other Noble team members to clearly understand client goals and business objectives in order to formulate effective plans
- Continuously improve campaign performance through formal testing and analysis
- Act as a company resource for content marketing best practices
Experience and Skills Required:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in digital marketing
- Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business administration, statistics or related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience
- A close eye for details with the ability to see how they fit into the overall picture
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
- Excellent analytical, research, written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced user experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of Google Analytics and other web analytics tools
Experience and Skills Desired (but not required):
- Experience with A/B and multivariate testing concepts
- Google AdWords and Bing Ads certified
- Experience using Ad Serving technologies
- Experience creating and re-purposing content for a variety of digital channels
Web Developer
Noble Studios web developers are lucid programmers with a passion for problem solving. As an agency, every project can be expected to be different. This means being able to rapidly adapt to new situations and solve new problems.
Modern web applications often contain three or more tiers. Proficiency and practical knowledge of the following development tiers at Noble Studios are expected in order to be considered for this position:
- Front end Development
- Server Side Development
- Quality Assurance
Job Description
Scope projects accurately and keep hours within estimated time.
Communicate regularly within project team members on project planning, status and momentum.
Meet deadlines and deliverables as scoped.
Keep up with the latest trends in the web development field.
Think creatively to solve unique problems on a project by project basis.
Working on external and internal projects.
Some client interaction is expected.
Manage and perform cross browser testing and cross platform testing.
Creating custom applications, leveraging existing platforms and integrating with third party platforms.
Desired Skills
Noble Studios web developers are expected to stay up-to-date on current Web and mobile standards and practices, and have a working knowledge of the following:
- Markup Languages: HTML5, CSS
- Client Side Scripting: JavaScript, jQuery, JSON
- Server Side Integration: PHP 5, MySQL
- Version Control: GIT
- Familiarity with: Linux, SSH
Desired Experience
- Theme Development
- Plugin Development
- API Integration
- Application Development
- API Integration
- API Integration
- Application Development
- Maps API Integration
- Analytics API Integration
Noble Studios web developers hold the following concepts and qualities as invaluable to the team: intellectual curiosity, ability to be both strategic and tactical, a passion for solving complex problems, pride and ownership of your craft, strong analytical skills and innovative thinking, the ability to be objective and the ability to communicate and work well with others.
As an agency, it is expected as the market changes that all Noble Studios web developers will handle change, adapt and evolve as needed.
Senior Web Designer
Noble Studios' senior designers live and breathe digital. They have a habit of consistently creating visually appealing designs and intuitive user experiences for even the most challenging projects.
Aside from being an exceptionally talented designer, they have a mastery of both UX and UI. They have an expert knowledge of best web practices, responsive designs, and understand how modern web technologies and JavaScript libraries power their interactive design concepts.
Being a fast-paced agency, there's never a boring day. Juggling projects and meeting multiple deadlines is second nature. Senior designers mentor junior creatives in mastering their craft.
Noble Studios is a highly collaborative agency and designers regularly work with copywriters, strategists, developers, and the creative director to create forward thinking, pixel-perfect concepts for some of the nation's most well-known brands.
- Strong creative background. Four year degree in graphic design, user centered design or equivalent. At least four years of visual design experience, preferably in an agency setting, with a creative portfolio to prove it. Emphasis creating responsive designs, web apps, and social campaigns using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- UX and UI. Beyond visual design, demonstrated understanding of designing intuitive site functionality, interaction, site architecture, user interfaces, and navigation.
- Conceptual thinking. Ability to brainstorm and execute compelling, interactive designs and experiences.
- Communicator. Ability to clearly convey ideas and confidently give presentations.
- Mentor. Oversee work of junior designers, mentoring and assisting in developing their creative abilities.
- Great attitude. We work hard and play hard. We have a great team culture and are a prima donna-free zone.


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Added Jun 30, 2008
by nuiwida23
Portland, Maine,...
A few years back we did a neighborhood yard sale, but there were a few items that didn't sell. The original shirt was one of them; my neighbor said she wore this to Las Vegas back in the 80's!!! I took it and threw it in the dress-ups, but I recently rediscovered and re-did it! I cut the sleeves off, took out the shoulder pads, added an elastic band, and made cute little ties optional for the shoulders. It was a great little rainy-day project, and goes perfectly with my wide-leg velvet pants!
tacky 80's shirt, elastic
Photography by Stephen Wells
Oct 28, 2008, 05.29 AMby olyaboieru
you're great as always! The pictures are awesome, the background is just in style with your outfit! I like this retro look!
Oct 10, 2008, 08.35 AMby ashchaser
what a great recreation, and it does go quite well with those pants!
Sep 11, 2008, 05.42 AMby mmmrphs
Great top and also, go the velvet pants!!! Great remodelling.
Sep 4, 2008, 04.53 PMby jsolnushko
Great Idea, you look great in it
Jul 2, 2008, 08.43 PMby ledthread
good work! and your pictures are SO cute :)
Jul 1, 2008, 09.11 AMby antigone
Very cute!
Jul 1, 2008, 07.55 AMby aaronkok
how inspiring! i love it terribly.
Jul 1, 2008, 06.46 AMby mirela
Wonderful remake! Pretty pretty pictures too, love your hair cut :)
Jul 1, 2008, 06.32 AMby jj1
Very cute, you look lovely in it.
Jul 1, 2008, 06.08 AMby nenasew
Its super fly. Sorry, I guess that more a 70's expression. I love it. It looks timeless. Love the whole outfit.
Jul 1, 2008, 05.09 AMby carottesauvage
Cute! It suits you a lot. Lovely fabric
Jul 1, 2008, 12.03 AMby polychromatin
Cool! Like it a lot :)
Jun 30, 2008, 11.22 PMby fashion1
great remake!
Jun 30, 2008, 10.23 PMby karencilla
Finally!! i was beginning to miss your lovely creations! PS: Did you go to a model agency yet? You should girl!
Jun 30, 2008, 07.16 PMby carlatv
Great blouse! And you take great pictures. Nice job!
Jun 30, 2008, 06.33 PMby heatherrique
Stunning blouse on your lovely figure! Great idea!
Jun 30, 2008, 06.19 PMby whimsykid
Great recon! Shoulder pads always make me cringe… 80s tops are definitely not my style, but you made this one look really stylish. Love it :)
Jun 30, 2008, 04.46 PMby hannahlee
I love it! Great idea!
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