This 2014 Child Theme is now in front of the good folks at the WordPress Repository and ready for review.
You can see a mock up version of it at www.badeyes.com/2014/ where you can read about what I have modified on the Developers page and take a test drive by going to the Download page and get a copy of it.
If you wish to be notified of its Status you can sign up for email notifications on the Download page as well
Any constructive feedback is welcome.