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The American story projected on the Washington Monument came from North Texas
Steve Deitz walks with the energy of a coach; however, he does not hide that he and his team are digital nerds and storytellers who specialize in large-scale visual content and software development. More specifically, the 48-year-old makes a living creating the wow factor at his agency, “900lbs.”
“We started the company working for the Dallas Mavericks, telling large-scale visual content on the Jumbotron, and next thing you know, Activision, Blizzard calls,” he said. “We get to work in the Perot Museum on the biggest exhibit in the museum, and then fast-forward another 12 years, and here we are now.”
His current project is wrapping up in the nation’s capital — sorta. Since Dec.31, projections of America’s story have been given to his agency.
“We’re telling the story of the 250-year birthday of America in the biggest way possible on the facade of the Washington Monument on all four sides,” Deitz said.
He said they started testing out the results a couple of nights before New Year’s Eve. Scenes from Thomas Edison’s light bulb, the Empire State Building, the Model T Ford, and the Industrial Revolution, to name a few, are projected onto the Washington Monument.
Deitz gives his team a ton of credit from the moment he received the call about the project. He also thinks back to the times when he was an athlete who loved to draw in Merkel, Texas. The kid who dared to dream beyond the city limits and outside of the box. The CEO is giving advice to that child who may need a little inspiration.
“Hard work, perseverance, dedication, surround yourself with a team of brilliant people that are way smarter than you, and do the best you possibly can,” he said.
Deitz said there is a likelihood his team’s creations will return to the nation’s capital this year.
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Winning Powerball numbers from July 18 drawing
09-14-44-50-56, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 4
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from July 18 drawing
09
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 18 drawing
9-4-5
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Winning Match 4 numbers from July 18 drawing
03-06-11-21
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03-04-08-09-12-14-18-19-21-29-31-37-38-40-42-53-55-68-74-80
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Winning Lotto numbers from July 18 drawing
10-16-20-28-37-44
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from July 18 drawing
05-11-25-26-64, Powerball: 11
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All Washington Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Washington Lottery’s regional offices.
To claim by mail, complete a winner claim form and the information on the back of the ticket, making sure you have signed it, and mail it to:
Washington Lottery Headquarters
PO Box 43050
Olympia, WA 98504-3050
For in-person claims, visit a Washington Lottery regional office and bring a winning ticket, photo ID, Social Security card and a voided check (optional).
Olympia Headquarters
Everett Regional Office
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When are the Washington Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. PT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 8 p.m. PT Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash Pop: 8 p.m. PT daily.
- Pick 3: 8 p.m. PT daily.
- Match 4: 8 p.m. PT daily.
- Hit 5: 8 p.m. PT daily.
- Daily Keno: 8 p.m. PT daily.
- Lotto: 8 p.m. PT Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:30 p.m. PT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – The House Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion legislative package Thursday, known as “Reconciliation 3.0,” as Republicans move to use the special budget process for a third time to bypass the Senate filibuster. The bill faces unified Democratic opposition and resistance from some members of the GOP.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is working hard to garner support. “It’s our best shot at enacting our party’s top priority legislation, the SAVE America Act,” he said.
The bill would direct funding to the Pentagon amid the Iran War, provide farm aid, and advance portions of the SAVE America Act — President Donald Trump’s top legislative priority. He called on the public to pressure lawmakers to act during an address to the nation Thursday night.
“I ask you to pick up your phone tomorrow, call your representatives in the House and Senate, and demand that they pass the Save America Act without delay,” he said.
The package includes $10 billion to incentivize states to implement stricter voter ID laws — a scaled-back version of a provision that would have mandated photo identification nationwide. The bill does not include major spending cuts. Some Republicans are also raising eyebrows because the bill doesn’t tackle the high cost of living, a key voter concern in a tough midterms year.
Senate Democrats are pushing back on the use of reconciliation for a third consecutive time.
“I am opposed to in general appropriating through reconciliation,” Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) said. “It is a shortcut that only benefits the party in control. And quite honestly, it is not appropriate in this instance.”
The budget resolution is set to go to the House floor. Johnson has said he intends to pass the package before the August recess, which is set to begin July 23.
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