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(NAPSI)When temperatures rise, many people automatically crank up the air conditioners to stay cool. However, it may surprise them to learn that air conditioners use about 5 percent of all electricity produced in the U.S., costing homeowners more than $11 billion a year in energy expenses.

The good news is that by following some practical tips at home, you can stay cool, save money and even help the environment. Here are a few energy-saving ideas to consider:

Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling: Upgrading your system can have a big effect on your utility billsand your comfortyear-round. In fact, the most energy-efficient heating and cooling products on the marketductless mini-split systemscan save you as much as 30 percent on your utility bills.

How does a ductless mini-split system work? Thin copper tubing is used to pump refrigerant from an outdoor compressor directly into an indoor air-handling unit, where the air is quietly distributed to the interior space. This eliminates the need for basement or attic evaporators and bulky, expensive ductwork. Mini-splits are easy to install and usually require only a 3- to 4-inch hole through a wall or ceiling to connect the indoor and outdoor units.

Ductless mini-split systems also let you control the individual temperature in each room. This means you don't have to waste money cooling or heating spaces that you're not usingsuch as guest bedrooms, bonus rooms, sunrooms and basements. Ductless systems operate at efficiency levels far above central forced-air systems and window units, as duct losses in a central AC system can account for more than 30 percent of your energy consumption. Fujitsu General, a leading mini-split manufacturer, offers the most energy- efficient lineup on the market, including wall- and floor-mounted, slim duct and compact cassette indoor units.

Rebates and Tax Incentives: To encourage homeowners to buy energy-efficient products and reduce greenhouse gases, many utility companies offer rebates on qualified products. To estimate how much money you could save on a ductless mini-split system, you can visit the efficiency calculator on constantcomfort.com. The federal stimulus package also offers significant tax credits to homeowners who invest in new insulation and energy-efficient windows and heating/cooling systems.

Quick Fixes: Small changes can have a big effect on your utility bill as well. Try to use heat-producing appliancesstoves, irons and dryersat night or early morning. Switch to LED lightbulbs instead of incandescent bulbswhich consume 90 percent more power. Seal air leaksaround windows, doors, and places where pipes and wires come through walls. Check existing caulking and weather stripping for gaps or cracks.

Window Treatments: These can work to your advantage, too.Close all windows and coverings to keep your house cool. Dark-colored curtains, Roman shades, even discount store roller shades can be very effective. Solar screens, or meshlike window screens, intercept up to 70 percent of solar energy before it gets into the house, and installing awnings can reduce solar heat gain by as much as 77 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

When it comes to beating the heat, there is no need to suffer high utility bills. There are many actions you can take to reduce your energy expenses. You can change some everyday habits or invest in a new energy-efficient heating and cooling system. Many Fujitsu systems with the Energy Star rating are more than twice as efficient as the minimum standard set by the government.

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A construction project that started quietly a couple of years ago is finally underway at the intersection of State Highway 30 and Veterans Memorial Parkway.

Concrete has been poured and walls have started going up on a pair of office buildings located across the highway from West Hill Mall.

A spokesman with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice told The Item on Monday that TDCJ plans to move two of its Huntsville divisions into those offices when they are completed later this year.

The Texas Facilities Commission, through a competitive bidding process, awarded a contract and (those offices) will be used by the Board of Pardons and Parole and the Office of Inspector General,TDCJ spokesman Jason Clark said of the buildings under construction near the Tractor Supply store on Veterans Memorial Parkway.Approximately 230 employees will relocate to the building once its completed. The planned completion date is August 2017.

Currently, the Board of Pardons and Parole has an office on 11th Street in Huntsville. The Huntsville Office of Inspector General is located on Lake Road.

According to Clark, the Office of Inspector General needs more space.

The new location will be better-suited for their needs, Clark said of the OIG. Additional TDCJ staff will fill the office space at Lake Road when OIG moves.

The Board of Pardons and Parole will be consolidating offices when it relocates into the space on Veterans Memorial Parkway and Highway 30.

The West Hill Group LP is in charge of the 10-acre construction project, but because of a confidentiality agreement signed by the developers, people involved with the project were unable to comment at this time.

City of Huntsville staff members are excited about another new project that has gotten underway in the past month or so. In addition to a new H-E-B grocery store being built soon at the site of an aging shopping center on 11th Street, a new Sears store has opened next to Academy in the Ravenwood Shopping Center and a new Firestone store is under construction on Interstate 45 near Home Depot.

It will be privately owned lease space,City of Huntsville economic development director Aron Kulhavy said of the new office space, so itwill be on the tax rolls.

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Kitchen Fresh has leased a 1,897-square-foot retail space at Fountains at Gateway, the new Class A office and retail development in Murfreesboro, announced developer Scott Graby, president of Hearthstone Properties.

Kitchen Fresh is a new, fast-casual restaurant concept built around healthy, organic, chef-inspired food. All food is made from scratch and fresh-to-order.

Meals are served in bowls with ingredients selected by each customer and prepared by Kitchen Fresh staff. Small, regular, family and kid-size bowls are available for dine in or take out. Customers select from a complex carbohydrate base of rice, quinoa or noodles; a choice of vegetable and healthy protein; and one of the restaurant's handcrafted sauces. Kitchen Fresh also serves cold-pressed juice as well as its own teas, lemonades, almond milk and almond-milk coffee hybrid drinks.

Kitchen Fresh co-owners Brandon Whitsett and Asmir Pervan are successful business owners of Core Construction & Consulting, a national remodeling company and insurance claims specialist based in Murfreesboro. Kitchen Fresh is the first restaurant venture for the partners and will be operated by a general manager and head chef. Whitsett said they plan to franchise the concept.

"There is growing demand for delicious, healthy food served quickly, and our new brand is based on this principle," said Whitsett. "We selected Fountains at Gateway for our first restaurant because of its upscale design and location as well as the appeal of its work-play community environment. The convenience and quality of our food will attract local business and medical professionals during the day and families and young professionals on evenings and weekends."

Kitchen Fresh will be located in the 11,200-square-foot retail building facing Medical Center Parkway. The restaurant's space is adjacent to the outdoor fireplace and opens onto the pocket park.

"Kitchen Fresh is an exciting new concept that taps into the growing demand for wholesome food served in a fast-casual atmosphere," said Graby. "Their space will have amazing views of Park Stage, which will host live musical performances. Brandon and Asmir's connections to the music industry will be integral to the scheduling of artists and help us bring great talent to Fountains."

Interior construction of the restaurant is slated to begin this spring with an expected opening this summer.

About Fountains at Gateway

Fountains at Gateway is a 31-acre, Class A mixed-use development located at 1500 Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The $80 million development will include 400,000 square feet of office space in three office buildings, 70,000 square feet of retail in three free-standing buildings and street-level retail space in the office buildings, as well as a 100-unit apartment community and a mid-size business hotel.

Phase one of the development includes a four-story, 105,500-square-foot office building and two retail buildings totaling 33,200 square feet. Office building construction is now complete and site work is nearing completion. The first retail building, with 11,200-square-feet of space, is under construction and will be completed this spring.

Kitchen Fresh joins Burger Republic, Tom+Chee, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Board & Brush, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Tressler & Associates/Tressler Title, and Anytime Fitness in leasing retail space at Fountains at Gateway.

Fountains at Gateway is developed by Hearthstone Properties, a Murfreesboro commercial real estate investment company. The architect and contractor are H. Michael Hindman Architects and Solomon Builders, respectively. Hearthstone is handling retail leasing, and Bill Adair at JLL is handling office leasing.

More information can be found at http://www.FountainsAtGateway.com .

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Real estate market still positive at start of 2017, with lots of new development Milwaukee Business Journal The association counted 283,000 square feet of office space under construction, with another 525,000 planned to break ground in the next two years. The industrial market in southeast Wisconsin also is active, with more than 2.2 million square feet of ... Metro Milwaukee commercial real estate market coolsBizTimes.com (Milwaukee) all 2 news articles »

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The growing need for more medical office space is prompting construction of an eye-catching new complex at a visible intersection in Gastonia.

The multi-level building rising at 2315 Court Drive, along the busy corner of North New Hope Road, is one of CaroMont Health's latest building projects. When completed later this year, it will include 47,000 square feet of space for offices, conference rooms and shared work space.

CaroMont Health is the nonprofit umbrella for the 435-bed CaroMont Regional Medical Center, which many people access by turning onto Court Drive from New Hope Road. CaroMont spokeswoman Dallas Butler said the new building will play a key role in the hospital's operations, from a non-clinical perspective.

"The new building will relocate several non-clinical business units away from the hospital property," she said.

"Non-clinical" essentially means that patients won't be visiting the building for doctor's appointments, lab work or the like.

The corner property will allow more convenient access to several of CaroMont's departments. That in turn will allow the health-care organization to put its actual square footage within the medical center to better use.

"Most importantly, it will open up space in the hospital to be used for the expansion of clinical operations," Butler said.

The 4.3-acre lot is part of the Summit Crossing medical office community.

CaroMont Health acquired the property from Cosmic Holdings LLC almost a year ago for $654,000. The real estate is now valued at about$739,000, according to the Gaston County Tax Office.

Construction is expected to be completed late this summer.

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Southern chef Stacy Lyn Harris of Pike Road is the bestselling author of three books , founder of the popular Game and Garden blog, and co-host of The Sporting Chef on The Sportsmans Channel.(Photo: Contributed)

Sales of Stacy Lyn Harris first book are being overwhelmed by her third work that is now out and doing well on Amazon, the Pike Road author says.

Her reputation also has grown leading to her taking part in an April 22 panel of authors during the Book Festival at Old Alabama Town.

My first book went very well, especially in the outdoor community, she said. But this book is knocking that one out of the water."

Her first work, Tracking the Outdoors, was meant to help those who liked to garden and harvest their own food and cook using fresh ingredients.

Since the learning curve was incredibly huge in cooking wild foods, it was in my heart to help those just starting out. I pored over ancient recipes and found that they all had the common thread of pairing certain kinds and cuts of meat with cooking applications, Harris said. The vegetables in the book are straight forward and perfect to pair with just about every meal. The recipes were based on family recipes and old ancient ones.

Stacy Lyns Harvest Cookbook came out recently, and sold out the first day on Amazon, Harris said. I was floored. Its a very good problem to have to be sure. Southern Living chose the book as Top Pick of the Week. Its been really fun, she said.

Southern chef Stacy Lyn Harris of Pike Road is the bestselling author of three books , founder of the popular Game and Garden blog, and co-host of The Sporting Chef on The Sportsmans Channel.(Photo: Contributed)

Recipes and Tips for Sustainable Living was actually Harris second book, but she wanted to make additions to that piece, leading to her current effort.

I added several chapters and 15 more how tos in the book. Many of my friends, family, and people who had bought my first book were asking for more. I also wanted to share more basic tips that would make it simpler for people to cook amazing food and to garden, she said. My recipeshave to meet a three-part criteria: family friendly, that is easy, with simple ingredients, fresh, and tasty.

Included are 15 how-to articles sprinkled throughout the book that offer steps for cooking and eating in any setting, including container gardening, how to save seeds, preserving, foraging, composting and more.

Harris will be joined by Marty Duncan and Robert Moss at the Book Festival on April 22. The Festival takes place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.at Old Alabama Town, located in downtown Montgomery near the Biscuits ballpark.

We are cookbook authors and television guest chefs, and Robert is a spirits expert, Harris said. Well be answering questions and signing books after the event.

Southern chef Stacy Lyn Harris of Pike Road is the bestselling author of three books , founder of the popular Game and Garden blog, and co-host of The Sporting Chef on The Sportsmans Channel.(Photo: Contributed)

She says becoming an author has changed her life as well as that of her family.

Ive had to learn how to be more organized, that is for sure. Weve grown closer as a family, working toward one goal. Its amazing how much the kids selflessly give and help, she said. Its really cool seeing the kids light up when they do an amazing job at recreating a dish that I need to take to an event while Im studying or writing new recipes.

It took Harris three months to write her first book, which came about at the urging of her husband.

We were on a family trip to Tennessee and Scott said, You should write that cookbook youve been talking about writing. So all the way in the car traveling back to Montgomery I outlined the entire book. We ordered a good camera, learned how to use it and cooked for 12 weekends in a row. I wrote in between cooking and photo shoots and that was that, she said The second and third book were much much easier. I understood the process, understood my camera, the lighting, the food design, organizing the pictures and recipes, and I spread the writing out throughout the year. It wasnt nearly as intense. Ive definitely got the bug. I cant wait to do it again.

She says she wants the writing endeavor to teach her children a lesson that can last a lifetime.

I hope my kids learn how incredible it is to have a spouse who supports and helps you in all you do, she said.

Southern chef Stacy Lyn Harris of Pike Road is the bestselling author of three books , founder of the popular Game and Garden blog, and co-host of The Sporting Chef on The Sportsmans Channel.(Photo: Contributed)

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The Pittsburgh Steelers prioritized locking down their own stars this offseason, inking Antonio Brown to an extension and franchise tagging Le'Veon Bell. Aside from ancillary additions and subtractions, the Steelers mostly stood pat. Despite relative inactivity (and Ben Roethlisberger's little-believed dalliance with retirement), Pittsburgh remains the class of the division on paper. Keeping their stars healthy all season will again be the biggest hurdle to another playoff appearance.

Coming an Antonio Brown touchdown short of swiping the AFC North last season, the Baltimore Ravens underwent an offseason overhaul. Ozzie Newsome watched Steve Smith Sr. and young playmaking linebacker Zach Orr retire. He cut Elvis Dumervil. He traded starting center Jeremy Zuttah and D-lineman Timmy Jernigan to move up a grand total of 37 spots on two draft picks. And he lost right tackle Ricky Wagner, defensive end Lawrence Guy, fullback Kyle Juszczyk and receiver Kamar Aiken in free agency. Newsome made splash free-agent signings of safety Tony Jefferson, running back Danny Woodhead and corner Brandon Carr, and handed nose tackle Brandon Williams a big-money contract. The Ravens still need to hit on several playmakers in the draft to wrestle the division back from the Steelers.

Once owning one of the deepest rosters in the NFL, offseason attrition continues to hurt Cincinnati. The loss of offensive linemen Andrew Whitworth and Kevin Zeitler could prove crippling if the young replacements don't improve (more on this later). Watching Swiss Army Knife running back Rex Burkhead leave for New England damages backfield depth and special teams. Even with A.J. Green returning healthy, the erosion on the offensive side of the ball for the second straight offseason could doom Andy Dalton.

The Browns bolstered the offensive line, adding Zeitler and JC Tretter. Cleveland's roster remains full of holes, but let's be honest, the Browns' offseason overhaul doesn't really begin until draft day. We can revisit Year 2 of Sashi Brown & Co.'s long rebuild later this summer.

BIGGEST ADDITION:Tony Jefferson, safety. Old team: Arizona Cardinals. New team: Baltimore Ravens.

It might not be the sexiest addition in the NFL, but the Ravens snagging Jefferson -- for cheaper than what the Browns were offering, no less -- provides Baltimore with potential for the best safety pairing in the NFL. Eric Weddle and Jefferson offer the Ravens needed flexibility on the back end that will immediately upgrade both the run and pass defense. That flexibility will come in mighty handy when matching up against Bell, Brown and the dual-threat Steelers offense.

BIGGEST LOSS (tie):Andrew Whitworth, tackle and Kevin Zeitler, guard. Old team: Cincinnati Bengals. New team: Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns.

Despite being 35 years old, Whitworth remains one of the best pass blocking left tackles in the NFL. Over the past three seasons, Whitworth has allowed just eight sacks and 44 total pressures, per Pro Football Focus. His loss alone would be a big blow to Cincinnati. Couple that departure with Zeitler's defection up I-71 to Cleveland, and the Bengals head into 2017 with a precarious protection situation in front of Dalton. Cedric Ogbuehi and Jake Fisher, 2015 draft selections, will be asked to man the tackle spots, but neither has proven reliable -- Ogbuehi was a turnstile last season. Andre Smith returns as a veteran option should one of the younger tackles implode, but he was disastrous last season in Minnesota.

SLEEPER ADDITION:Danny Woodhead, running back. Old team: Los Angeles Chargers. New team: Baltimore Ravens.

No one is sleeping on Danny Woodhead, but for all the additions this offseason, the shifty running back could end up providing the most bang-for-buck of any addition in the AFC North. Assuming he's healthy after missing most of last season with a torn ACL, Woodhead is a perfect fit in the Ravens' backfield. Baltimore's offense frustrated fans and analysts alike last season with its insistence on abandoning the running game. With offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg returning, we should expect a similar short passing game approach this season. If that is indeed the case, at least Woodhead's presence provides a threat out of the backfield and a willing pass blocker. The pint-sized runner owns elusiveness in space and toughness between the tackles, a true dual-threat the Ravens have missed.

Baltimore Ravens: The secondary additions shouldn't end Baltimore's quest to upgrade the defense. An edge rusher to replace Dumervil and become the heir to Terrell Suggs remains a need. Linebacker help to take Orr's spot could also come in the draft. With Breshad Perriman yet proving he can be a true No. 1, Baltimore will need to add to the receiver corps. Replenishing the offensive line is also a big need, which could be aided by the potential signing of Pro Bowl center Nick Mangold.

Cincinnati Bengals: End Carlos Dunlap and defensive tackle Geno Atkins need help along the Bengals' defensive line. Adding a pass rusher in a deep draft at the position should be a priority after Michael Johnson's play deteriorated over the course of the past two seasons. The O-line questions remain an issue, but with little answers in this year's draft, praying the changes work might be all Cincy fans can do.

Cleveland Browns: As it has been throughout this millennium, quarterback remains the biggest need in Cleveland. Yet, with no sure thing in this year's draft class, it's a need that Sashi Brown and Hue Jackson might wait a year to fully address. The Browns are expected to take pass rusher Myles Garrett No. 1 overall, which would fill a big need. The defense requires upgrades at every level, but weaknesses in the secondary are especially glaring after whiffing on Tony Jefferson and watching Joe Haden's career devolve.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Letting Jarvis Jones walk in free agency came as no surprise, but it underscores the continuing need for an edge rusher in Pittsburgh. James Harrison can't play forever (or can he?). Inside linebacker depth to replace Lawrence Timmons' snaps alongside Ryan Shazier could come in the draft. Martavis Bryant's possible return from a yearlong suspension would be huge for Ben Roethlisberger and a passing game that struggled to replace the deep threat last season. Finding an eventual heir to Big Ben continues to be a need. As has been the case the past two years, Landry Jones is not the answer.

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WASHINGTON, April 6 The Tewaaraton Foundation has announced the second round of additions to the 2017 Tewaaraton Award Men's and Women's Watch Lists, presented by Under Armour. The lists include the top players across all three divisions of NCAA lacrosse and highlight the top contenders for this year's Tewaaraton Award.

"It's been an amazing season so far, and we're excited to add these talented players to our 2017 watch lists," said Jeff Harvey, chairman of the Tewaaraton Foundation. "We look forward to the finish of the regular season and can't wait to see who our selection committees nominate for this year's Tewaaraton Award."

The Tewaaraton Award annually honors the top male and female college lacrosse player in the United States. The selection committees are comprised of premier college coaches and are appointed annually by the Tewaaraton Foundation.

Men's Additions Jack Concannon, Hofstra - Jr., Goalie Tom Moore, Binghamton - Sr., Attack

Women's Additions Vanessa Budd, Franklin & Marshall - Sr., Defense Ela Hazar, North Carolina - Jr., Midfield Ryley Weber, Adelphi - Sr., Defense

This year's initial watch lists were announced Feb. 28, with the first round of additions coming on March 16. On April 27, the field will be narrowed to 25 men's and 25 women's nominees. Nominees can be players on the watch lists or players not on the watch lists, effectively allowing for a third round of additions. Five men's and five women's finalists will be announced on May 11 and invited to the ceremony. The 17th annual Tewaaraton Award Ceremony will be held in Washington, D.C., on June 1.

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Ezekiel Elliott, left, and Dak Prescott headline a Cowboys team looking for a second consecutive NFC East title.

Things change rapidly in the NFL. A team that was bad one season is sometimes much better the next season or vice versa. But dramatic year-to-year changes actually happen less often now than they used to. From 1999 to 2008, a dozen different teams turned things around and went 11-5 or better after a season in which they were 5-11 or worse. Since 2009, only three teams have done the same thing.

The decline of parity is reflected in this first round of Football Outsiders' 2017 team projections. Eleven of the 12 teams that would make the playoffs based on mean projections are teams that made the playoffs in one of the past two seasons. Nevertheless, there will be some new blood in contention, and in particular, a new city. Both the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers rank seventh in their respective conferences in this initial forecast, meaning there's a good chance one of the two teams will give Los Angeles playoff football for the first time since 1993.

Our projection system starts with Football Outsiders' Defense-adjusted Value Over Average (DVOA) ratings for the past three seasons, although last year's ratings end up about six times as important as either 2014 or 2015. (You'll find last year's final ratings here.) Offensive projections also incorporate a separate projection for the starting quarterback done independent of the team. After that, we account for general regression trends and incorporate a number of other variables that measure everything from turnover ratios to personnel and coaching changes on both sides of the ball.

Each team has a forecasted record but also, for those of you wanting more detail, a more exact "mean projected wins" number. We also list strength of schedule based on average projected DVOA of next season's 16 opponents, ranked from the hardest (Dallas is No. 1) to the easiest (New England).

When considering these numbers, remember that this is not the final, official Football Outsiders forecast for 2017. Numbers will change over the next few months because of personnel moves, including the NFL draft. We also might work on improvements to our forecast system, and that would alter our 2017 projections.

Also note that stat projections naturally consider a wide range of possibilities. There's a lot of randomness in the NFL: Player development is difficult to predict; injuries have a huge impact; and even the better team on an individual day might not win because of the arbitrary bounce of a fumble or a tipped pass. A team projected to go 7-9 could realistically end up anywhere between 3-13 and 11-5. Taking the average of so many possibilities, all teams end up grouped more toward 8-8, with very few teams listed with double-digit wins or losses.

We've tweaked the results slightly to get a more realistic spread of win-loss records, but nonetheless, the numbers published below don't mean that we expect the 2017 season to end with no team below 5-11.

Here are the results:

1. New England Patriots: 13-3 (13.2 mean wins; strength of schedule: 32) 2. Buffalo Bills: 7-9 (6.9 mean wins; SOS: 23) 3. Miami Dolphins: 6-10 (6.3 mean wins; SOS: 18) 4. New York Jets: 6-10 (6.3 mean wins; SOS: 25)

If you're sick of seeing the Patriots at the top of the AFC year after year, I have some bad news for you: New England has a top-five projection in all three phases of the game. On top of that, we also project the Patriots with the easiest schedule in the NFL for 2017. We're forecasting decline for many of their out-of-division opponents, including Atlanta, Denver and Kansas City. Meanwhile, the rest of the AFC East comes in under .500, although this initial Dolphins projection seems a bit over-pessimistic. The Dolphins' 10-6 record last season was built on an easy schedule, but Miami wasn't a bad team that lucked into a playoff spot, just an average one. On the other hand, the offensive projection is driven by the quarterback, and Ryan Tannehill has finished 24th and 27th in QBR over the past two seasons.

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