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Thomas Smith, NBC Universal’s Senior Vice President, spoke at the Galen Center on Tuesday during the 2010 Sustainability in Construction Symposium. Smith was presented with the 2010 Visionary Award for NBC’s long-term renovation and construction plan of Universal City. The event featured a number of speakers who discussed green construction and other issues.

Just keep swimming


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Mike Nyeholt (right), the original inspiration for Swim With Mike, thanks children for attending the swim-a-thon Saturday at the McDonald’s Swim Stadium. The event, now in its 30th year, raises money for scholarships for disabled student-athletes. Besides the traditional swim-a-thon, the event also featured a silent auction, live entertainment and a barbecue during football practice.