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Name: Christopher Reynolds
Location: Castro/Upper Market, San Francisco, California
This garden on States Street is currently my favorite, as it is typical of our own style at Reynolds-Sebastiani Design Services.The garden before was full of challenges and was for the most part not usable and abandoned. The client loves to throw lavish parties and wanted to capitalize on the huge (for San Francisco) lot. However, the elevation changes made that nearly impossible.
The upper garden was retained by an ancient crumbling retaining wall. Though level, this space was overgrown and didn't offer any usable surface to entertain. Access to the lower garden was provided only by a rotten deck and stairs that bridged the crumbling retaining wall. The lower garden was steeply pitched and eroding. The only way to traverse the overgrown lower section was an unsafe set of 'steps' made from loose cinder blocks.
Still, the most difficult issue to overcome was the poor access through the house. Access was only through the house and since the house was built into the hillside, there is a two story elevation change before even entering the garden. The internal stairs are both narrow and very steep. Once in the garden, there is an additional two story elevation change from the upper garden to the lower garden. This meant that everything, in and out, had to be carried by hand through what was effectively a 4 story elevation difference.
Andrei, the home owner, is a dear friend and gave us carte blanche where the design was concerned. Our inspiration came from Machu Picchu, where the ancient inhabitants dealt with the perils of living on the peak of a steep mountain top by terracing using stacked stone. We replaced the dangerous cinder steps with stacked stone steps to offer safe footing. We retained the hillside by using stacked stone features that give the illusion of natural stone outcroppings and geometric terraces. These stone features serve many functions; they offer seating, a place to set a drink, and access, while serving the practical consideration of erosion control To top it off, we added a dramatic soothing water feature that imitates the spillways and basins of the water management system at Machu Picchu.
Thanks, Christopher!
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I guess five shutouts in a 48-game season just don't count as much as they used to.
In fact, stats in general don't seem to matter if you look at the three finalists the NHL general managers picked for the Vezina Trophy, which goes every season to the goaltender considered the best by a vote of the GMs.
Bruins netminder Tuukka Rask was not among the final three announced Wednesday. As he prepares to play for the Bruins in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Wednesday night in Toronto, with the Bruins ahead two games to one, Rask undoubtedly could give a heck about the Vezina. Nonetheless, if he needs something to fill a sliver of motivation in his tank that's probably already full based on his unwavering desire to win, Rask can find it in this terrible decision.
Despite starting fewer games than all the finalists, Rask was tied for the league lead with four other goaltenders with five shutouts. Columbus' Sergei Bobrovsky and San Jose's Antti Niemi were tied for second with four. New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, last year's Vezina winner, had just two shutouts.
Lundqvist and Niemi both started 43 games, while Bobrovsky made 37 starts and Rask 34. Rask beat out Lundqvist and Niemi in save percentage with a .929 compared to .926 and .924 for those two, respectively. Rask's goals-against average of 2.00 was the same as Bobrovsky's and better than that of Lundqvist and Niemi. Lundqvist was at 2.05 and Niemi 2.16. All four goaltenders faced between 25-26 shots per game on average.
So what gives? One can only assume there was a West Coast bias, by which the GMs didn't want all the nominees from Eastern-based teams. Or perhaps the Bruins' defensive reputation hurt Rask's chances, although the Rangers' defense-first approach didn't seen to hurt Lundqvist.
Rasks' snub comes one day after the voters of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association left defenseman Zdeno Chara out of the Norris Trophy final three. That omission was a little less egregious. We all know Chara is the best defenseman in the NHL now that Nicklas Lidstrom is tucked into retirement. But maybe Chara didn't have the best season of all the league's defensemen. He was plus-14, but put up just 7-12-19 totals. Sure, he faces the other team's best player every night, and is the one guy no one wants to match up against, but he scored half the number of points of finalists P.K. Subban and Kris Letang, who both played less games than Chara. You can break down the defensive play all you want and look at the overall time on ice and the shorthanded time on ice, and you're still not going to find a number that will stop writers from voting for the guys with the most points. Minnesota's Ryan Suter should probably be the winner based on his 32 points, plus-2 rating and solid ice-time minutes despite playing a team that barely qualified for the playoffs.
The Rask snub is worse than Chara's because the numbers should settle these debates, and they all say that the only goaltender that should've been a challenger to Rask was Bobrovsky. Yet the GMs managed to find two others. Oh well.
Awards make for good filler when a player's career is over and you need to fill in his bio. They probably take up space that could be used better in a player's home. They're subjective and based on the opinions of a small sample of executives or writers. In the grand scheme of things, people don't remember who won the Vezina, the Norris or the Calder as well as they remember the one everybody wants and actually requires work, the one that no one votes on, the Stanley Cup.
That's what the games are played for, that's what Rask and Chara really want more than anything, and so that's what they'll keep pursuing regardless of what public opinion is of them and their stats.


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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Confession Tuesday
From the Roadside Shrine. Union, WA
Dear Reader, I have a lot to confess, I've indulged, I've had guilt, I've experienced the first pang of fall anxiety, met a madman, and still, good news arrived yesterday.
Let's begin. To the Confessional--
On Friday I had this weird feeling I get in the fall about staying close to home. It's a feeling I don't like to get because I can easily become a hermit/loner/life-frightens-me-gal if I allow myself. Of course, this mainly happens in the fall when the weather/season begins to change.
Strangely, that Friday night my daughter broke her collarbone. Just roughhousing with friends with an already hurt collarbone from a playground collision earlier in the week. And the guilt comes in with that we didn't realize it was broken until Monday.
I confess during a mountain biking adventure, my friend and I accidential ended up in some scary man's backyard. He was quick to come out of his shack (older man with a black leather vest, jeans, white t-shirt) and try to intimidate us (i.e. stand in our way of leaving) with his (said with a downhome accident) "I just wanted to see who was on my property, and what's your names..."
And "You girls shouldn't be out here and if you ever need to cut across my property again, you need to knock on the door because I wouldn't want to accidentally shoot you..." (then a list of all the guns he keeps in his home). My response, "Ya, it would pretty much ruin a day of mountain biking to 'accidentally' shot." That made him give a slight smile and move out of our way so we could get back to the road.
I also asked him his names while we were leaving. "Stokes, S-T-O-K-E-S," he said. I just wanted to get that documented here...just in case. ;-)
While I love living in a small rural community, I have to remind myself while a lot of us are "New Small Towners" (meaning, we were all city folks who escaped Seattle or the suburbs to live here and have similar values) there are a lot of old town boys who love their guns and their right to shoot 'em. I've realized lately that I am more afraid of the hunters (and crazyfolks with guns) around here when I mountain bike than I am of the black bear, cougar, and random deer jumping in front of me.
Old town meet new town. Let's try to get along and not accidentally get shot.
But I confess, I also have good news. The ying and yang of life. I learned yesterday that I will be spending a week at the wonderful Hedgebrook with two other favorite poets and Carolyn Forche.
I promise to take some notes and photos. And I promise and commit to doing a lot of good writing and work while I am there.
Other short confessions--
I confess I am beginning to resent email because I haven't been able to keep up with it.
I confess I do love fall as much as it sometimes makes me sad.
I confess I went to to Facebook recently, but am spending a lot less time there.
I confess I try to remain hopeful, but sometimes I am cloudy day.
I confess there is a lot of good in the world, you just have to look for it sometimes.
I confess I get concerned when really good news and really bad news happens at once. It can completely freak me out.
I confess I am hooked on Wasabi peas and berry trail mix.
I confess I ate a half of jar of Wasabi peas yesterday because I had nervous energy after learning my daughter broke her collarbone.
I confess I felt better by the evening, but went to bed early.
I confess I've been sleeping for over 9 hours each night.
I confess I feel better when the house is clean and not cluttered.
I confess I feel as if I'm spinning my wheels a lot lately.
I confess I try to replace fear with faith.
I confess gratitude also helps.
I confess that sometimes confessing makes me feel better.
Thanks for listening.
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Oh wow! A week in the company of Carolyn Forche!!! Please - please - please learn something cool from her and come back and share. I confess I'm jealous!ReplyDelete
I'm now reading Sorrow by Claribel Alegria & translated by Forche.
See what you've done to me? :)
My son broke his collarbone when he was quite young and it was the next day before we suspected it was anything serious. Hope your daughter heals quickly.
great stuff but the carolyn forche news is great! i just posted a link to her reading "The Colonel" on my blog. Found it on YouTube.ReplyDelete
Hope your daughter feels better!
Congrats on Hedgebrook! A friend of mine spent time there and loved it.ReplyDelete
Sorry about your daughter's collarbone. Hope she's feeling better.
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A Bel Air man was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to selling prescription drugs on dozens of occasions, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Ronnie Stocks, 34, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute the drug Oxycodone. He was sentenced by a U.S. District court judge to 101/2 years in prison with three years of probation.
Harford County detectives said Stocks had about three dozen customers and typically sold them drugs in amounts less than $100. At one point, Stocks also sold a gun, detectives said, based on information from wiretaps and several of the customers.
Stocks was arrested in April 2011, and police said they recovered 40 Oxycodone pills after searching his home and car. In July 2011, Stocks was indicted along with seven other people for selling the prescription drugs Oxycodone, Percocet and Xanax.
Six of the other defendants, Sandra Reinoso, Matthew Herman, Eric Marcus Smith, Joseph Ercolano, Curtis Carter and Brent Musgrove, have pleaded guilty and were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 18 months to more than seven years, the U.S. Department of Justice said. One defendant, Rudolfo Detommaso, is a fugitive.


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Colorado team returns to "The Amazing Race" 2014
The Colorado mother-son team of Margie O'Donnell and Luke Adams returns to compete on "The Amazing Race" All-Stars edition, on Feb. 23.
O'Donnell, 56, of Colorado Springs, a registered nurse and senior clinical research associate, and her son Luke Adams, 28, currently living in Philadelphia and working as a motivational speaker, return to the globetrotting reality TV competition for the third time. Previously they ranked in third place in season 14 and eighth place in season 18. Luke has been deaf since age 2. He graduated from the Rochester Institute for Technology.
Here a clip from the moment they finished in first place in their very first leg in Switzerland where Host Phil Keoghan used sign language to inform them.


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The federal government shutdown has delayed the release of an important crop report that traders rely on for futures market decisions.
The USDA has indefinitely postponed the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, known as the WASDE, which was supposed to be released on Oct. 11.
"It's pretty strange not getting information the market is used to," said Mike Krueger, principal broker at MK Commodities.
Aside from WASDE, traders have also missed reports about exports and the futures market positions of investors, he said.
"We don't know when we'll get that stuff," Krueger said.
Traders use the information as a window on the market's future. The prospect that exports of grains are stronger than expected could make traders nervous if they're betting commodity prices will fall, he said.
With less concrete data, traders are left to divine word-of-mouth stories about foreign purchases, Krueger said. "You still have the rumor mill."
The market does still have access to supply-an-demand estimates from private analysts, but the USDA figures are considered an industry benchmark, said Rich Nelson, chief strategist for the Allendale Inc. brokerage firm.
"Like it or not, they are the number that everybody puts their faith into," he said.
With the futures market trading on a dearth of information, the volume of trades will be lower and price shifts less dramatic, Nelson said.
Investors and hedgers are more likely to reduce the size of their futures positions rather than avoid the market altogether, said Henry Kornegay, principal broker at Jackson Commodities.
"It makes them more cautious in what they do, but it doesn't make them stay away from it," he said.
However, the market impact may be more pronounced when the USDA does finally begin releasing new statistics, Nelson said.
If those numbers are close to what analysts had expected, the effect will be muted, Nelson said. If the USDA's estimates deviate substantially after the break, it could trigger a big price move.
The figures probably won't be readily forthcoming after the government shutdown ends, he said. USDA's statisticians will need at least 10 days to compile the reports after returning to work.


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Buck O'Neil had an enormous impact on the world of baseball and the lives of the everyday people he touched. Buck spent many days and nights supporting the Royals from the same seat behind home plate at Kauffman Stadium, both as a scout and a fan. To honor Buck, the Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat program fills "Buck's Seat" for every home game with a member of the community who, on a large or small scale, embodies an aspect of Buck's spirit.
Tuesday, April 8 - Art Stewart
The Royals longest tenured associate, Art will be honored with the organization's top honor as the 2008 Royals Hall of Fame inductee. Since 1969, Art, a Lee's Summit, Mo., resident, has been an integral part of the Royals staff as well as a friendly and well-respected face around Major League Baseball. Art has won numerous baseball and scouting awards during his 54 total years in baseball and has shown nothing but devotion to making the Royals a model franchise.
Wednesday, April 9 - Carolyn Cofield
Carolyn is the director of Rachel's Tea House, a crisis pregnancy counseling and resource center ministering in Kansas City, Kan. In her position, Carolyn houses, cooks, feeds and provides support for preteen and teenage pregnant girls during their pregnancies as well as once they become mothers.
Thursday, April 10 - Patrick Farnan
Patrick is the father of Fallen Soldier SPC. Colby M. Farnan, who was killed in Iraq in 2005. Patrick turned the heartbreak of losing a son to war into helping others by working with A Walk to Remember, raising funds for bronze Battlefield Crosses for other fallen soldiers.
Friday, April 11 - Sterling Farber
Fifteen years ago, Sterling started a softball program in the Blue Springs, Mo., area for children with disabilities. Naming the program The Exceptionals, Sterling has worked to help the free program grow from two teams to 14 teams, reaching out to more than 180 kids.
Saturday, April 12 - Jim Duddy
Jim began his career as a Kansas City firefighter in 1953 and, until this past January when he retired as the department's assistant chief fire marshal, he worked tirelessly as a local hero in the community. The Smithville, Mo., resident devoted several years service to multiple roles and programs within the department.
Sunday, April 13 - James Owens
A 92-year-old Lawrence, Kan., resident, James is the only businessperson to serve the Lawrence community as mayor, school board president and chamber of commerce president, showing his dedication and devotion to serving others.
Tuesday, April 22 - Shannon Milbourn
Moved by a special Super Bowl pregame show featuring a football program for children with special needs, Shannon took action and organized a group of volunteers and inspiring young football players to develop KC's chapter of Champions Football League. Now, in its third season, more than 30 special children participate in weekly football games and have the opportunity to become a "star athlete" thanks to Shannon's commitment.
Wednesday, April 23 - Dandi Mackall
Dandi "Dan" Mackall had a dream of being a batgirl when she was a kid and that dream came close to coming true when Dandi won a batboy essay contest for the 1961 Kansas City A's. However, she was quickly disqualified from the contest because of her gender, a decision that led Dandi, who also wrote A Girl Named Dan, to spend her adult years working with Title IX to help females earn equality in athletics. On Wednesday, Dandi was able to fulfill her wish and served as an honorary "batgirl" during Royals batting practice.
Thursday, April 24 - America Patton
Utilizing the adversity he has experienced in his life, Coach America Patton has become a fantastic role model for the students at Washington High School in Kansas City, Kan. Coach Patton coaches football and track and is the sponsor of "100 Strong Men of Vision," dedicated to encouraging the students to make a positive impact in their school. The Kansas City, Kan., resident also sponsors the Fellowship of Christian Athletes group at the school and works with at-risk students individually who need special attention. Coach Patton is a positive force at Washington High.
Friday, April 25 - Fern Tipton
Fern, who turns 85 this September, has spent the past 17 years dedicating her time and talents to the Raytown Shepherd Center's Meals on Wheels program. The Raytown resident delivers lunches, smiles and hugs to nearly 15 elderly adults in her community each week. Fern also actively volunteers with several other Raytown organizations and causes, making her a well-known and admired woman in her community.
Saturday, April 26 - Elliott Threatt
It's a laugh a minute with Elliott, a local comic who uses his humor to help others in the community. Coming from a family of long-time community activists, Elliott has raised thousands for area causes with his comedy-charity events. His "uncommon generosity" has earned him several community awards including the New House Shelter Humanitarian Award and the Businessman of the Year award by the Black Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City.
Sunday, April 27 - Larry Van Dyke
Larry, along with his wife, Donna, organized the Optimist Athletic Association, promoting youth baseball at Blue Valley Park on 23rd Street. The Independence, Mo., resident was a founder of the league 40 years ago and has coached more than 1,000 children. Throughout the years, he has mentored children involved in the program, maintained the fields, provided concessions, umpired and more.
Monday, May 5 - Cris Medina
As the Executive Director of Guadalupe Centers, Inc., Cris Medina oversees a multi-service community organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of Latinos in the Kansas City metro area. Under Cris' guidance, Guadalupe Centers, Inc., has expanded to include seven buildings and employ 82 full- and part-time employees. He is a true leader in the Kansas City Latino community.
Tuesday, May 6 - Fred Majors
Devoted to all things Kansas City, Fred volunteers his time each week to the Alternative Care Hospice - helping with the needs of dying patients - and the WWI Memorial, greeting thousands of visitors to our community. Both volunteer opportunities keep Fred, who has been wheelchair bound since getting severely injured in the Vietnam War, busy as he dedicates more than 40 hours a week to serving his community.
Wednesday, May 7 - Veatrice Henson
Veatrice, who just turned 97 on April 29, does not know the meaning of slowing down! The Grain Valley, Mo., resident has been named a Pillar of the Community (2007) for her selfless and weekly devotion to serving her community. Each week, Veatrice volunteers at the food pantry for the Grain Valley Community Service League, and in her spare time she stays busy making quilts to be auctioned off for the Grain Valley Assistance Fund.
Thursday, May 8 - Ann Jerome
As the Executive Director of the Kansas City Ronald McDonald House Charities, Ann Jerone has helped to provide lodging for ill children and their families during their hospital stays. Her 15 years of devotion to the organization has been full of many accomplishments including a successful capital campaign to build a new local facility that will benefit more than 2,000 families with sick children each year.
Friday, May 9 - Jacob Shafer
Jacob might only be 8 years old, but his passion for giving back is already a big part of his life. The young Lenexa, Kan., resident celebrated his last birthday by throwing a party and donating all his presents to the local Ronald McDonald House. On Labor Day last year, Jacob and his family delivered several toys, games and art supplies to the children in need.
Saturday, May 10 - Richard Wood
Coach Richard Wood has been the head baseball coach at Blue Springs South since the high school opened and is credited with helping the baseball program grow by donating his own time and money. He dedicates his life to not only the sport of baseball, but to mentoring his players and students on the field, in the classroom and in life.
Sunday, May 11 - Kelly Conner-Wilson
Kelly was first diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 24 and, after four rounds of chemotherapy and 36 radiation treatments, thought her battle was over. At the age of 31, the cancer returned and Kelly, a new mom at that time, started the fight against breast cancer all over again. Now, Kelly shows no sign of cancer and, as an active, healthy member of her community, represents all the breast cancer survivors who display the courage necessary to fight the disease.
Tuesday, May 13 - Don Knopke
As a founding member of the Boys Hope Girls Hope program in Kansas City, Don has helped numerous academically capable children in need meet their full potential by providing a value-centered, family-like home and first-class education. The Leawood, Kan., resident has devoted countless hours and significant financial support to help give many local children better opportunities in life.
Wednesday, May 14 - Clausie Smith
For the past 28 years, Clausie has built a legacy of selfless service to the Bonner Springs, Kan., community. Clausie, who served as a city council member for eight years and Bonner Springs' mayor for the past five, has an endless list of volunteer work with several organizations including The United Way, Mid-America Regional Council, Vaughn-Trent Community Service Agency, Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis. He is also well known for his 25 years of work as the high school football statistician and master of ceremonies for the city band concerts.
Thursday, May 15 - Bob Loyd
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City was founded in 1964 with Bob Loyd stepping in as the first Big Brother. It's been 44 years now and Bob, an Overland Park, Kan., resident, is still an active volunteer with the program and an instrumental part of its tremendous growth in Kansas City.
Tuesday, May 27 - Myrl Wear
Myrl has been serving the youth of his community for years, working as a Cubmaster before becoming the Scoutmaster of Troop 93 in 1996. Still active in the Scoutmaster role, the Shawnee, Kan., resident has helped more than 100 area boys attain the rank of Eagle Scout, a testament to the commitment Mryl has to the program and community.
Wednesday, May 28 - Alice Conner
Alice has been the Food Kitchen Coordinator for Our Lady of Unity Parish in Kansas City, Kan., for more than 26 years. In that time, the Kansas City, Kan., resident has cooked and helped serve more than 142,000 lunches at St. Mary's Food Kitchen. Since Alice has been dedicating time to this position, the Kitchen has served more than 3.6 million meals to members of the community.
Thursday, May 29 - Cathy Rooks
Cathy is a teacher at Maranatha Academy in Shawnee, Kan., who has especially touched the lives of a student and her family. The second grade teacher has worked tirelessly to help second-grader Katie battle through her ADHD and OCD issues as well as help her parents to make Katie's transition from school to home smooth. The extra work with Katie is just part of the job for Mrs. Rooks, who is known for creating positive learning environments for her students.
Friday, May 30 - Bill Cook
For 39 years, Bill has worked with underprivileged kids in his community to help provide better opportunities. The Independence, Mo., resident has spent time mentoring kids through the United Way Agency, YMCA, the Salvation Army and Northeast Kansas City Community. Just recently retiring, Bill ran the Whatsoever Community Center for seniors for 25 years.
Saturday, May 31 - Barb Gillespie
Barb is approaching her final year as a Catholic school teacher for inner city seventh and eighth graders in Omaha, Neb. The Omaha resident and grandma of four will retire after 30 years of dedicating her time and talents to the many students she has had throughout the years, never asking for thanks or boasting of her accomplishments.
Sunday, June 1 - Father of the Year Winner - Greg Smith
SundayÂ's Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat recipient is Greg Smith, the winner of the Royals annual Father of the Year Essay Contest. Greg, who will also throw out a ceremonial first pitch, will find out about the honor during the Royals pre-game ceremony on Sunday, June 1. Greg is the father of Codie Smith, a seventh-grader at Westridge Middle School in Overland Park, Kan., and the father of Kelsey Smith, who was abducted and murdered in June 2007. Though Greg admits he and his family will never get over losing Kelsey, and finds healing is a lifelong, day-by-day process, he can see how it has made his family stronger. Greg and his wife of 21 years, Missey, have five children. The Father of the Year Essay Contest was created by the National Center for Fathering in 1992 to raise awareness about the importance of fathering.
Tuesday, June 10 - Louis Hansen
With a personality that many admire, Louis worked for the Kansas City Fire Department from 1946 until retiring in December 1987, spending the final 25 years of his career as battalion chief and deputy chief. In those 41 years, Louis, now a resident of Lake Tapawingo, Mo., recorded just one sick day, a testament to the dedication and devotion he had for his job and Kansas City!
Wednesday, June 11 - Mark Matney
Mark has been a teacher and coach at Liberty High School for 35 years, touching many lives along the way. To his students, the Liberty, Mo., resident is a quiet hero who goes above and beyond to create a positive and exciting learning environment. Former students often go out of their way to remember and thank Mr. Matney for all his hard work and influence in their lives.
Thursday, June 12 - Lowell Harmon
At least once a month since 1993, Lowell has driven a van of children with orthopedic problems and their parents to Shriner's Hospital in St. Louis, waking up in the early morning hours and returning once everyone's appointments are over. He is also coordinator for the burn clinic at the Shriner's Burn Unit, meeting and transporting medical personnel who travel to Kansas City to treat local patients. In addition, the Kansas City, Mo., resident has also found time to pick up trash along a two-mile stretch of road for 40 years!
Friday, June 20 - Fr. Pat Tobin
For more than 50 years, Father Pat Tobin, a retired priest at St. Therese Parish in Kansas City, Mo., has worked tirelessly to promote charity programs in the Kansas City area. He was a founder of Harvesters - the Community Food Network, inducted into the Harvesters' Circle of Hope Hall of Fame in 2007, named "Volunteer of the Year" by the Missouri Department of Corrections, gives spirited talks on Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity around the world and is known throughout Kansas City as the "Kind, Necessary and True" priest.
Saturday, June 21 - Steve Wells
Steve, a volunteer firefighter and city employee, spearheaded a volunteer project to obtain and renovate a closed movie theater in his community of Russell, Kan. Battling cancer for the past five years, Steve hasn't slowed down and continues to be active with the arts council and numerous other organizations all in an effort to keep Russell thriving as a community.
Sunday, June 22 - Robert Harper
Coach Harper has been teaching and coaching at Manhattan (Kan.) High School for more than 15 years. The softball coach and Manhattan resident is known for taking the lessons on the baseball diamond one step further by teaching to not only be better well-rounded players, but better human beings. He pushes his players to see the bigger picture in order to be positive contributors to their communities.
Monday, June 23 - Elliott Hollub
As a Charter Royals Lancer in 1969, Elliott has worked hard to merge the Royals and the Kansas City community. Serving as Lancer president in 1975, the Leawood, Kan., resident has passed on his love of baseball to so many generations and has been loyal to the sport that promotes teamwork and dedication.
Tuesday, June 24 - Andrew Meyer
Currently home for a brief vacation, Andrew has been serving in the U.S. Peace Corps in Ukraine for a year. The Olathe, Kan., native is in the area of youth development and works to teach the young Ukrainians in his area to make the right decisions in life and to prepare for a successful life after school. An avid Royals fan, he also taught them to play baseball!
Wednesday, June 25 - Mara Lee Adams
Mara Lee has a selfless devotion to the Girl Scout and Boy Scout organizations in the community. The Kansas City, Mo., resident has volunteered at every level of both organizations, setting a prime example for the scouts she helps to mentor. She is often found dedicating time at the council level, scout camps, troop meetings and cookie and magazine sales - even lending a hand for the Cub Scouts despite that her own two scouts have moved on to the next level.
Friday, June 27 - Mary James
A Harrisonville, Mo., resident, Mary has an extensive laundry list of organizations she is an active volunteer with including Harrisonville Park Board, Cass Medical Center Foundation, Congressional Award Council of Missouri, Harrisonville Athletic Booster Club, Orient Cemetery Board, American Cancer Society, the 17th Judicial Circuit CASA as well as the Cass County Chapter of the American Heart Association several more organizations.
Saturday, June 28 - Major Bud Clark
Major Bud Clark earned the Distinguished Flying Cross in Combat award as a decorated helicopter fighter pilot in Vietnam. Major Clark spent 23 years in active duty after seven years in the National Guard. Along with Vietnam, the Kansas City, Mo., native served in Korea, Germany and Panama. These days, Major Clark, who calls Gardner, Kan., home, works with veterans of all wars in their rehabilitation from post-traumatic stress disorder, encouraging them to never give up on life no matter what they have experienced.
Sunday, June 29 - Kevin Beck
For more than 20 years, Kevin has worked for the Kansas City (Mo.) Fire Department. For five of those years, the Kansas City, Mo., resident worked with the Drug Abatement Response Team to shut down drug houses. In 2002, after a heroic act on the job, he received the Exceptional Duty Award from the department, the Distinguished Service Award from former Kansas City mayor, Kay Barnes, as well as the Heart Saver Award from the Red Cross.
Tuesday, July 8 - Colonel Roger Donlon
A Green Beret Captain in Vietnam, Colonel Donlon was the first Congressional Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. The Leavenworth, Kan., resident, was in action July 6, 1964, for the Battle of Nam Dong. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor - which is the highest medal awarded for valor and heroism during combat - on Dec. 5, 1964, from President Lyndon B. Johnson. Recently, Colonel Donlon wrote the book Beyond Nam Dong, an excellent account of teamwork, patriotism and overcoming impossible odds in the Vietnam War.
Wednesday, July 9 - Amanda Voss
A recent high school graduate, Amanda Voss showed dedication to her education by recording 13 years of perfect attendance and represents the more than 5,100 students the Royals are honoring during Perfect Attendance Days at Kauffman Stadium this week. The Lee's Summit, Mo., native attended Greenwood and Woodland Elementary Schools, Pleasant Lea Middle School and Lee's Summit High School without missing a single day. The 18-year-old, who attended Perfect Attendance Days at Kauffman Stadium while in grade school, plans to continue her education by attending Longview Community College in the fall.
Thursday, July 10 - Virgil Horn
Virgil Horn was an instrumental "cornerstone" during the flood that hit Coffeyville in July of 2007. The mayor of the of the Kansas community worked hard to address citizen's emotional needs and help coordinate agencies to attend to their physical needs, all while dealing with the devastation the flood left on his own life. A father of eight and grandfather of 10, Virgil is also the pastor at Sardis First Baptist Church and the director of Coffeyville's Alternative Learning Center, where he works to be a role model for the youth in his community.
Friday, July 11 - Steve Chellgren
Many think Steve Chellgren should receive the award for "The Nicest Guy in Town," and his track record of helping others backs that statement up! Steve goes beyond just donating financially to the Community of the Good Shepherd, a community that provides quality supported living for individuals with developmental disabilities. Among other things, the Linwood, Kan., resident donates his time by bringing residents of the community - including his brother-in-law - to Kauffman Stadium to watch the Friday fireworks shows.
Saturday, July 12 - Gloria Henry
After 29 years as the debate coach at Ruskin High School, Gloria Henry is retiring, ending what many of her former students believe to be a heroic career that broke a racial barrier. The Peculiar, Mo., resident took the role of educator and role model seriously when she became the first area debate coach to bring African-American students to suburban debate tournaments in the early 1980s. Despite backlash from other debate coaches, Gloria stood firm and helped break down a barrier in our community.
Sunday, July 13 - Arlene Blake
Arlene Blake goes above and beyond when it comes to honoring our troops overseas. The Lee's Summit, Mo., grandma has been organizing drives, collecting items, sending care packages and baking treats for the men and women - some that she knows and many that she does not - who are serving our country.
Monday, July 21 - David Battey
Always dedicated to the community while in high school, David Battey took his passion for helping others one step further when he founded the Youth Volunteer Corps of America in 1987 after graduating from college. The organization strives to create and increase volunteer opportunities for America's youth. The Fairway, Kan., resident established the organization as a local venture and since then has expanded it to span the country and develop into a national endeavor.
Tuesday, July 22 - Poke Stover
Poke Stover, an area director of the Special Olympics Kansas chapter, has been involved with Special Olympics since its inception 40 years ago. The Lawrence, Kan., resident has coached hundreds of Special Olympic athletes and provided several competition opportunities for the athletes in the region. Earlier today, Poke, along with other area Special Olympics volunteers and athletes, joined the Royals for the annual Special Olympics clinic on the field at Kauffman Stadium.
Wednesday, July 23 - Liz Arnold
Liz Arnold has been dedicating her time, energy and heart to The Dream Factory for more than 15 years. The Mission, Kan., resident has served on the board of directors and the advisory board for the local chapter of The Dream Factory, which strives to grant the dreams of children diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses. Liz, also a proud wife, mother and grandmother, has always been on hand to do whatever it takes to make a dream come true for a Dream Factory child.
Thursday, July 24 - Gail Dicus
Gail Dicus, an Overland Park, Kan., resident, represents the American Heart Association as a survivor of heart disease. In 2000, a virus attached Gail's heart, leaving it at only half its normal capacity. After five long years, she received a heart transplant as well as a renewed sense of purpose and a shift in priorities. Since then, Gail donates her time as a volunteer with many organizations that are close to her heart, including the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement. Today, as we host Girls' Night Out to benefit the American Heart Association, we recognize Gail and all those who fight heart disease by joining the Go Red For Women movement.
Friday, July 25 - Major Anthony Ell
As part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction weekend in Cooperstown, N.Y., Buck O'Neil will be remembered with the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award and the unveiling of a new statue. The Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be accepted Sunday by Hall of Famer Joe Morgan on behalf of Buck, will honor an individual whose extraordinary efforts enhanced baseball's positive impact on society, has broadened the game's appeal, and whose character, integrity and dignity are comparable to the qualities exhibited by O'Neil. In honor of Buck's special weekend, the Royals welcome Major Anthony Ell, a longtime volunteer of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Major Ell, a veteran of the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department, has been instrumental in encouraging other police officers to serve as volunteers for the museum.
Saturday, July 26 - Mark Bryant
As part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction weekend in Cooperstown, N.Y., Buck O'Neil will be remembered with the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award and the unveiling of a new statue. The Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be accepted Sunday by Hall of Famer Joe Morgan on behalf of Buck, will honor an individual whose extraordinary efforts enhanced baseball's positive impact on society, has broadened the game's appeal, and whose character, integrity and dignity are comparable to the qualities exhibited by O'Neil. In honor of Buck's special weekend, the Royals welcome Mark Bryant, the immediate past president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Board of Directors. Bryant now chairs the development committee, raising funds for the Buck O'Neil Education and Research Center.
Sunday, July 27 - Ray Van Eman
As part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction weekend in Cooperstown, N.Y., Buck O'Neil will be remembered with the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award and the unveiling of a new statue. The Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be accepted Sunday by Hall of Famer Joe Morgan on behalf of Buck, will honor an individual whose extraordinary efforts enhanced baseball's positive impact on society, has broadened the game's appeal, and whose character, integrity and dignity are comparable to the qualities exhibited by O'Neil. In honor of Buck's special weekend, the Royals welcome Ray Van Eman, who has been volunteering with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for 10 years. The 60-year-old Kansas City native also finds time to volunteer with several other local organizations, including Willie Wilson Baseball and the Kansas City Athletics upcoming reunion.
Friday, August 1 - Patti Lewis
Patti Lewis is the founder and director of Alexandra's House in Kansas City, a non-profit perinatel hospice that reaches out to families who have an anticipated infant loss or babies that are not expected to live long after birth. The Kansas City, Mo., resident gave up a career as a cardiology nurse to provide this resource for area families, helping to care for the weakest among us with the utmost of compassion and dignity.
Saturday, August 2 - Tom Riley
After serving as an elementary school principal for more than 30 years, Tom Riley did not use retirement as an excuse to put the textbooks down. The Independence, Mo., resident has spent more than 20,000 hours of his retirement years transcribing math textbooks to brail, completing 15,000 math pages to help students who are visually impaired study mathematics.
Sunday, August 3 - Patricia Shannon
At the age of 82, Patricia Shannon keeps her daily schedule packed as a volunteer for six different organizations. The humble mother of eight, who calls Lenexa, Kan., home, visits St. Joseph's hospital on Mondays, cleans Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Tuesdays, spends Wednesdays at The Children's Place in Brookside, visits visually handicapped children at Children's Therapeutic Learning Center on Thursdays, stops by Turnstyles Thrift Store on Fridays and volunteers at Catholic Charities and Holy Trinity church again to round out the week.
Monday, August 4 - Gina Casey and Alice Fracasso
Gina Casey and Alice Fracasso, sisters from Northeast Oklahoma, played for the Riverside Townies in Rhode Island from 1944 to 1954 and have been active associate members of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League for 17 years and 21 years, respectively. Gina, once a second baseman, and Alice, a former catcher, were part of a group of Townies teammates that was scouted to attend a two-week tryout. Unfortunately, neither of them made the cut, but -- inspired by the new opportunity presented for women -- remained active with the AAGPBL and stive to send an encouraging message to young American girls. Along with raising funds for the association, the two strive to keep the story of women playing baseball alive.
Tuesday, August 5 - Jim Schumm
Jim Schumm has been donating blood since 1974. In that time, the Overland Park, Kan., resident has donated 108 pints to our community, In 2007, Schumm participated in a Kansas City Star series that followed a simple blood donation all the way to the recipient, which, in this case, happened to be infant Emaline Schwagerman. Jim's blood helped to save Emaline's life as well as informed the community about the benefits of blood donation. This week, the Royals are partnering with the Community Blood Centers for the 16th Annual Royals Blood Drive.
Wednesday, August 6 - Sylvan Siegler
Sylvan Siegler has been an active volunteer in the Kansas City Jewish community for years. Born in Germany in 1925, the Kansas City, Mo., resident immigrated to the United States prior to WWII and enlisted in the army, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. Now a lawyer and active volunteer in several Kansas City organizations, Sylvan has been the president of Beth Shalom Synagogue and member of its Board of Directors for more than 20 years. In 2001, he was awarded the Greater Kansas City Community Foundations' Donald H. Chisholm Award for outstanding contributions to the civic and charitable life of Kansas City.
Friday, August 8 - Ellen Kisker
Ellen Kisker has worked with non-traditional college students for 22 years at Missouri Western State University, encouraging older or returning students to continue to pursue their college degrees. Often working with single mothers, returning veterans and displaced workers, the St. Joseph, Mo., resident has earned the University Presidential Citation twice, numerous community awards and, in 2007, was named National Non-Traditional Student Advisor of the Year. Ellen's commitment to education has opened doors for many students who might not otherwise return for their degree.
Saturday, August 9 - Wendell Fetters
Once a captive in a German POW camp while serving in WWII, Wendell Fetters has several stories to share describing his service to our nation. Fetters, a Leawood, Kan., resident, shares those stories in schools in our community, encouraging kids to understand our country's past. In addition, Fetters also shares stories about his days playing baseball in the late 1940s when his Iowa team faced community, encouraging kids to understand our country's past. In addition, Fetters also shares stories about his days playing baseball in the late 1940s when his Iowa team faced the Kansas City Monarchs and he played against Satchel Paige, Ernie Banks and our very own, Buck O'Neil.
Sunday, August 10 - Bonnie Swade
Drawing on personal tragedy, Bonnie Swade started Suicide Awareness Survivor Support Missouri and Kansas, a non-profit support group for those affected by a suicide. Along with offering support, the group also organizes a walk each year to raise funds for the education, awareness and grief support groups in the Kansas City community. For more thank 30 years, Bonnie, an Overland Park, Kan., resident, has facilitated suicide prevention groups and suicide survivors support groups, also spending time visiting the Lansing State Prison to facilitate STOP Violence groups.
Friday, August 22 - Delores Koeppen
For 35 years Delores Koeppen was an elementary school teacher, but, once retiring in 1996, the Overland Park, Kan., resident jumped into volunteer work with two feet. On a regular basis, Delores assembles and delivers "Cancer Answer" bags for newly diagnosed cancer patients, knits stocking caps for Salvation Army and Uplift - a homeless outreach organization, knits baby blankets for Saint Luke's Hospital and Research Medical Center for premature babies, sews sheets for Cancer Action and helps serve the hungry at St. Mary's food kitchen.
Saturday, August 23 - Diane Lee
After 41 years as a social worker, Diane Lee is retiring from the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. The Shawnee Mission, Kan., resident began working at the hospital out of college in 1967 and was named director in 1992. She manages 23 social workers who help thousands of patients and families manage medical issues and connect them with resources. In 2007, her department followed nearly 17,000 patients.
Sunday, August 24 - Shane Reif and Sarah Bricker
Siblings Shane Reif and Sarah Reif-Bricker, together with their families, founded Kans for Kids - an organization that helps to cover the medical expenses for children diagnosed with cancer. The Hoisington, Kan., natives, who launched the organization in 1994 when Sarah was 11 years old and Shane was 8 years old, have helped to raise more than $250,000 by recycling aluminum cans as well as from memorials, fundraisers and cash donations.
Monday, August 25 - Alan Cunningham
As a math teacher at Silver Lake High School for 25 years and head baseball coach for the past 18 years, Alan Cunningham has gone above and beyond to be an influential presence in the lives of his students. The Topeka, Kan., resident is known for creating a fun, but knowledgeable atmosphere in both the classroom and on the field. Under his leadership, the Silver Lake Eagles have traveled to state competitions and won four state titles, including the 2008 Kansas Class 3A State Championship. This summer, the Kansas Coaches Association named Cunningham the Kansas Baseball Coach of the Year.
Tuesday, August 26 - Rev. Eric D. Williams
Reverend Eric D. Williams has served as a pastor of the Calvary Temple Baptist Church since 1988, a position he uses to reach outside his church to help our community. Rev. Williams received the prestigious Marion Kramer Ribbon of Hope Award recognizing his commitment and numerous accomplishments in the HIV/AIDS community. The Royals and the National Fathering Center named the Kansas City, Mo., resident Father of the Year in 1999 and the list of community efforts he is involved with include the Mayors' Minority Health Disparities Taskforce and the Governor's Taskforce on AIDS in the African American Community.
Wednesday, August 27 - Beverly Schuepbach
Beverly Schuepbach, who just celebrated 30 years as a registered nurse at Children's Mercy Hospital, is a dedicated volunteer at the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Children's Mercy as well as at the Lenexa Police Department. The Lenexa, Kan., resident was honored by the City of Lenexa as its "Volunteer of the Year" in 2001 and has been honored with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her loyal service to her community.
Tuesday, September 2 - Lauren Browning
Lauren Browning is not your ordinary 10-year-old. The Overland Park, Kan., fifth grader spent her summer vacation striving to make a difference in the lives of children with cancer. Lauren started a "Toy Box" rotation for Children's Mercy Oncology unit and, for her birthday on Sept. 13, she is coordinating a group to participate in Kansas City's "Light The Night" walk, which raises funds and awareness for blood-related cancers. Lauren, who was recently crowned the 2008-2009 Miss Kansas Preteen, also pioneered "Snow Cones for Polar Bears" this past summer, selling snow cones to benefit the World Wild Life Federation.
Thursday, September 4 - Vince Ellis
This past summer, Vince Ellis retired after 36 years of dedicated service to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Lee's Summit, Mo., native was the driving force behind the forming of the Troop A Honor Guard and, as an active member of the patrol, Vince attended the National Traffic Management Institute in Warrensburg, Mo., and the FBI National Academy. Along with honoring Vince today, the Royals are saluting all uniformed heroes, including police, fire and emergency personnel as well as members of the military during the month of September.
Friday, September 5 - Manute Bol
Manute Bol is known for being one of the tallest players ever in the NBA. Off the court, he's known for his extensive charity work back in his native country, Sudan. Manute, who played in the NBA from 1985-1994, has contributed an estimated $3.5 million to aid southern Sudanese refugees and is credited with drawing international attention to the plight of the Sudanese refugees. Manute, who calls Olathe, Kan., home these days, is actively involved in Sudan Sunrise, a non-for-profit, non-denominational organization that helps facilitate the efforts of the Southern Sudanese in South Sudan in education, health, community development and church planting. With plans to return to Sudan later this month, Manute is heading an effort to build a school in his home village in Sudan. The Manute Bol School Project aims to raise nearly $120,000 for the facility, which will give more than 200 youth a place to learn.
Saturday, September 6 - Everardo Suarez
Everardo Suarez, Consul of Mexico in Kansas City, works tirelessly as an advocate for the Mexican community in Kansas City. Serving in his current role since 2002, Mr. Suarez has made education a top priority, organizing educational seminars for adults, health fairs and financial fairs in the community. In addition, he has encouraged the opening of seven community learning centers in the area as well as coordinated aid and relief efforts for people affected by natural disasters in Mexico. We honor Mr. Suarez and Kansas City's entire Hispanic community tonight as the Royals host the second annual Viva Los Royals celebration at Kauffman Stadium as part of Hispanic Heritage Night.
Sunday, September 7 - Nancy Blue
To many, Nancy Blue is known as "Grandma Blue" or "Auntie Blue" because of her caring nature and habit of "adopting" kids all over the United States. After marrying a Native American, Nancy became one of the most active members of the Native American community in Kansas City. The Kansas City, Mo., resident is a member of the Board of Directors for the Heart of America Indian Center and helps to organize the Indian Center Youth Camp each year.
Monday, September 15 - Anne Hull
Anne Hull, a former Special Education teacher and a parent of two sons who have developmental disabilities, founded Heartstrings Community Foundation in 1999. The Overland Park, Kan., resident launched the organization in order to offer adults with developmental disabilities a chance to live meaningful, productive and independent lives beyond their school life by being placed in jobs with the community.
Tuesday, September 16 - Scott Clayton
When he is not working full time at an independent living center, Scott Clayton is picking up a hammer as the president of Hearts & Hammers, a volunteer organization that provides free home repairs for people who are physically or financially unable to do the work themselves. The Webb City, Mo., resident, who has been leading the volunteer group for the past five years, visits applicants and organizes repairs, focusing on the elderly or single-parent households in his neighboring communities.
Wednesday, September 17 - Brian Williams
Brian Williams, along with his wife, Nicci, has a personal appreciation for March of Dimes that fuels his dedication to the foundation. Brian, whose 14-month-old daughter, Savanna, was born three months premature and spent 72 days at St. Luke's hospital, is now a proud spokesperson and advocate for March of Dimes, giving back to the support staff that helped his family learn about prematurity. The Kansas City, Mo., native, who is an executive producer for 610 Sports radio, started Savanna's Soldiers to help raise awareness for March of Dimes and, along with participating and organizing several fundraisers, spends as much time as possible at St. Luke's N.I.C.U., visiting with parents and providing support and hope.
Thursday, September 18 - Jesse Solis
Jesse Solis has been a community activist for his hometown of Emporia, Kan., for many years. The 68-year-old Kansan has many accomplishments on his resume including, most recently, earning the 2008 Martin Luther King Jr. Outstanding Citizen Award for his contributions as a civic leader who strives for unity. In 2005, Jesse created a World War II Memorial for 71 Hispanic veterans of Lyon County, Kan., helping to welcome back the 14 surviving veterans for a special reunion and presentation.
Friday, September 19 - Sister Margaret Marie Mitchell
This past year, Sister Margaret Marie Mitchell was presented the Fine Arts Distinguished Achievement Award for her years of dedication and commitment to the students at Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kan. Sister Margaret Marie taught drama and directed productions at Bishop Ward from 1966-1981, sharing her love of theatre while also teaching important life skills. The impact she left on her former students was recognized when, thanks to her former students, family and HOK Sport, she was honored with a trip to New York City this summer for a Broadway show and a Royals-Yankees baseball game.
Saturday, September 20 - Joe Webster
Nine years ago, Joe Webster rallied a few friends and fellow Kansas City sports fans to form the "Go Long Scholarship Foundation," in an effort to help area youth further their education. The eight men mow lawns and do "handy man" type work for area elderly who are not able to do the work themselves. They combine their own money, along with any donations they receive for their labor, to provide scholarships for local graduates entering college.
Sunday, September 21 - Bob Stamps
A big smile and a friendly attitude are all part of the job description for Bob Stamps, an usher supervisor at Kauffman Stadium. The dedicated employee, who has never missed a Royals Opening Day, has been in his current role since 1979, but started working for the Royals as an usher at Municipal Stadium for one month prior to coming to Kauffman. He is a retired school teacher and basketball coach who still finds time to substitute teach when he isn't at the ballpark, greeting fans, lending a helping hand and cheering on his Royals!


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Lewis Hamilton has vowed to continue racing his heart out no matter the circumstances to avoid a scenario where he looks back at the end of the season and thinks "if only".
Following the team orders furore during the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, Hamilton remained defiant he had done nothing wrong.
In ignoring instructions to let by Mercedes team-mate and title rival Nico Rosberg on lap 51 - given the two drivers were running different strategies - Hamilton put his own interests first ahead of the team.
On the other hand, Hamilton is not there to hand Rosberg a free pass to this year's championship as he has no doubt he would have finished behind the German in Hungary if he had let him through.
Instead, Hamilton grabbed a stunning third having started in the pit lane after a fire during qualifying wrecked his car, with Rosberg a place further back in fourth, to cut the gap between the two to 11 points.
It was the second astonishing drive from Hamilton in a week, bearing in mind he started 20th in the German Grand Prix and again went on to finish third after a brake-disc failure in qualifying.
Reflecting on his decision in Hungary once the adrenaline had abated, the 29-year-old said: "It was not about questioning authority, and I don't think I was being ruthless.
"I was not even being bloody minded. I was doing my job and got to the top.
"I am hired to race and bring in points for the team. I am also hired to be me and race my heart out.
"I did not start at the front of the pack. I started from the pit lane, so in my mind I could not afford to lose anything else. I have already given away too much.
"At the end of the year I could be looking back saying 'if only the car did not catch on fire', or 'if only the brakes didn't fail', 'if only I hadn't made a mistake in qualifying', 'if only the engine had not stopped in the race'...all these things.
"So it was just a case of not giving a single point away. I tried my hardest to be ahead and I don't feel as though I was being obligated to help."
Whilst Formula One is a team sport, it is at odds with itself given the primary goal for any driver is to become world champion.
Whilst Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff claimed on Sunday Rosberg could have won if Hamilton had obeyed orders, the Briton is adamant a victory was not on the cards given the circumstances.
"I did not cost Nico a win. I was racing against him. Why would I be concerned for him?" said a defiant Hamilton.
"I was racing against Fernando (Alonso) and if I dropped any ground then it would stop me overtaking later on, so it was a case of not losing any time."
Clear-the-air talks are to be held with Rosberg, Wolff and executive technical director Paddy Lowe, whose suggestion it was for Hamilton to yield.
Whatever the outcome it is certain the divide in their relationship will widen, although Hamilton feels they will be "fine".
"At the moment I don't see any problems," said Hamilton.
"I've not spoken to anyone, and I may have not made the right choice, but I will find out.
"At the end of the day we still got the points for the team, so I don't think I've done anything wrong."
That is not Rosberg's view, though, as he has made it clear he feels Hamilton should have given ground.
"Lewis didn't let me by, although he was ordered to do so, so that's obviously not good, and we need to discuss that internally," said Rosberg.
"That's the best way forward for us as a team. It's pretty obvious what happened, it was all on the radio.
"So we need to discuss it, we will discuss it, and we will see how we move forward."
Asked as to whether he felt he would have won the race, Rosberg said: "That's so theoretical. I don't know....ah, no, no, no, let's go by what Toto said (that Rosberg could have).
"He's looked at all the data and things like that, so let's go by his opinion. He's the best person to know that."
Rosberg, however, bristled when he was questioned on whether if roles had been reversed he would have done the same for Hamilton.
"I'm sorry that's not something that's relevant now to discuss," said Rosberg.
"It's hypothetical, theoretical, it's not relevant."
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St. Louis County Library is sponsoring a video contest in honor of Teen Read Week, October 13-19. Entries will be accepted from September 27-October 13 from teens in grades 6-12. Teens may enter separately or in groups of no more than three people. Videos must be no less than 30 seconds and no more than 3 minutes in length. The theme for the video contest is "Seek the Unknown @ your library."
The Grand prize winner(s) will receive a $100 Visa gift card. The honorable mention winner(s) will receive a $50 Visa gift card. Winners will be announced on the library's website (www.slcl.org) during Teen Read Week. Judges' decisions are final.
A complete list of rules and guidelines for the Teen Read Week Video Contest can be found online at www.slcl.org/teens/video-contest.
Teen Read Week is a national literacy initiative created by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA.) It began in 1998 and is held annually during the third week of October. Its purpose is to encourage teens to be regular readers and library users.


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As a key supplier to printers, the ink industry has also faced a serious downturn on the publication side. The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers' (NAPIM) 2002 State of the Industry Report detailed declines in sales of 7.5 percent in the publication and commercial sector. In terms of volume, heatset inks fell 13.2 percent from the previous year, while litho no-heat dropped 11.5 percent in volume. Gravure also suffered a 5.3 percent decline.
There was much confidence that 2002 would bring to an end the economic downturn in the U.S., but those hopes have not materialized. As a result, 2002 has been another year of decline in many segments of the publication market, particularly magazines and newspapers. The question of when the economy, and with it the printing and ink industries, will pick up remains an overwhelming concern.
The magazine industry has struggled during the past few years, as ad pages have declined significantly.
"On the consumer magazine side, ad revenues are basically flat to last year on an ad card basis, with ad pages actually being down approximately 8 percent on a year to date basis," said Katherine Divita, spokesperson for R.R. Donnelley & Sons, which had more than $5.2 billion in sales last year. "On the specialty magazine side, both ad revenues (rate card basis) and ad pages are down roughly 20 percent to last year."
With annual sales of more that $500 million in the heatset web and sheetfed business, Cadmus Communications, with corporate headquarters in Richmond, VA, is working closely with its customers during the economic slump.
"Industry-wide, page counts are off approximately 20 percent from past performance," said Alex Hambleton, vice president of sales at Cadmus Specialty Publications.
However, it is difficult to define what is occurring in the heatset market.
"The trend seems to be that there isn't a trend," Laurel Spencer, Flint Ink's vice president and regional manager, West Coast publication sales. "Trends in ad revenues, page counts and the use of lighter paper stocks seem to be as numerous and scattered as printers themselves. Overall, ad revenues and page counts continue to be 10 percent to 30 percent off 2000 levels. In some markets such as real estate, activity is beginning to increase over prior years, but in most other markets, there has been little or no change."
"Our customers are holding steady," said Dave Mistretta, marketing manager, web offset heatset at Sun Chemical. "Page counts continue to be down, and I think that will continue until the economy improves."
Due to the U.S. Post Office's rate increase for periodicals, publishing companies are looking at a myriad of ways to save money.
"Cost reduction and manufacturing efficiencies are what all companies are focused on," Mr. Mistretta said. "For example, there is a trend toward lower basis stocks."
One area where printers and their customers have sought to save money is by using lower-quality paper stocks.
"Even though some printers are shifting to lighter weight coated and Supercal papers, the driver seems not to be customer request but transportation cost reduction due in part to postal rate increases," Ms. Spencer said.
Ms. Devita said that the relatively low cost of paper has kept publishers from seeking lower quality paper.
"Given the extremely low paper pricing that currently exists, we have not seen a major shift to lighter weight papers as most publishers feel that further reductions will jeopardize quality and brand," Ms. Devita said.
Much like their ink industry vendors, some printers had also begun to economize prior to 2000.
"We had begun to focus on our internal systems prior to the economic downturn of '01 in order to streamline ourselves to do what we do best in order to operate more efficiently," Mr. Hambleton said. "We've looked to consolidate our vendors and have asked for volume discounts."
In particular, Mr. Hambleton said that magazine launches are not being deterred by the slump in the economy. "There seems to be a lot of start-up magazines," Mr. Hambleton said. "The entrepreneurial spirit is still there, and publishers still see the printed product as the most efficient, cost effective way to reach their audience. The web certainly has its place in today's marketplace, but the end user still likes the feeling of holding a magazine in their hands."
Superior Printing Ink president Harvey Brice said he sees more magazines in his mailbox. "I find I am getting more and more magazines every day, particularly in specialty areas," Mr. Brice said.
New technology is also having an impact on the printing industry.
"Customers are looking for greater efficiency in delivering their messages and are turning to technology – the Internet, e-mail marketing, etc. – to accomplish this goal," said Christina Blum, Flint Ink's director of marketing, publication division. "Therefore, while the short-term impact of this decision or need directly affects the printer, in order for it not to become a long-term issue, it will be paramount for printers to position their services within the media mix vying for advertising dollars. A two-fold solution is to increase their efficiency and competitiveness within the printing industry through standardization, and to differentiate the benefits of printed media from other media such as e-mail marketing or Internet advertising."
Printers are working with their ink suppliers to continue to become more efficient.
Ms. Devita said that R.R. Donnelley wants its ink suppliers to meet quality expectations by reducing variation in their manufacturing process, providing a consistent product and reducing ink formulations and having a strong quality program that manages and takes cost out of the supply chain. Meeting delivery requirements and developing innovative new products that are more efficient and offer ease of runnability on presses are also essential.
Publication Gravure
Gravure remains an important printing process, particularly for major magazines. However, gravure has long been looked upon as being best suited for long runs, which does not fit well with the increasing need to develop shorter, more targeted runs to offset a decline in circulation. To do so, magazines often look toward shorter lead times.
"From a magazine publisher's perspective, the most significant trend is the increase in versioning to try and target more select groups of people," said Ms. Devita. "In addition, print counts have been decreasing due to declining newsstand and subscription sales."
"There are several trends occurring in the publication gravure market," said Tony Fontanetta, gravure account manager, Quebecor World. "They include the consolidation of materials across the printer platform, a movement towards the more frequent use of Supercal paper as well as the continuous demand by customers for printers to reduce their costs. Other trends include the shift in appeal toward a younger generation by publications that typically addressed a more seasoned audience. Publications such as Good Housekeeping and Cosmo are two examples.
"Across the board, print lead times are being shortened," Mr. Fontanetta said. "This trend applies to all areas of the printing process from raw materials supplies (ink, silicone, cylinders) to prepress and engraving activities to actual press time with the goal of consistent, predictable turn-around times. Add to that the request for shorter press counts and increased version changes, and the gravure market is being pressed to compete with the offset printing process. The challenge for gravure printers will be how they manage these increasing up-front costs so they can compete with the offset market."
Mr. Fontanetta believes that printers will need to standardize their operations in order to thrive in the future.
"One way in which gravure printers have an opportunity to remain competitive is through standardization, which is an increasing focus," said Mr. Fontanetta. "In order for printers to benefit from standardization, they must apply this philosophy and practice to all aspects of the printing process. They are asking for standardization from their suppliers as well as requiring standardization in the pressroom. This allows the printer to share work from plant to plant and provide a finished product that looks the same, plant to plant and region to region."
Newspaper Industry
The newspaper industry has been in a slump the past few years, and 2002 did not bring much in the way of good news, although some industry officials see reason for hope for a recovery.
"The story of 2002 is going to be one of two halves," said Jim Conaghan, vice president, business analysis and research for the Newspaper Association of America (NAA). "The first half of the year was difficult, but we're on the road to recovery for the third and fourth quarters. We believe there will be a 0.6 percent increase in ad revenue for 2002, and a more normal year in 2003, with advertising increases in the 3 percent to 6 percent range."
"I haven't seen much of a recovery in newspaper advertising this year," said Ron Baker, president of US Ink. "I talk with our customers on a monthly basis, and they are projecting flat ad revenue. We also are facing a lot of issues as a country, such as the potential for rising oil prices and a war with Iraq, which would impact any economic recovery."
Classified advertising has been hurt the worst, due to unemployment. For example, according to the NAA, quarterly advertising for classifieds reached a high of $5.7 billion for the fourth quarter of 2000. By the fourth quarter of 2001, classifieds had declined more than 18 percent, to $4.65 billion. Classified ad pages in 2002 continue to decline even from the lowered 2001 standards, although automotive and real estate remain fairly strong.
"Real estate advertising has been up the past eight quarters, and automotive advertising has been up the past year," Mr. Conaghan said. "Help wanted ads have really suffered, due to the loss of 1.5 million jobs."
According to reports, newsprint costs have been hovering at the $425 per ton level, but there have been recent attempts by major print suppliers to raise prices by $50 per ton. With the price of newsprint on the rise, some newspapers have looked to cut costs by reducing web widths, which impacts ink manufacturers.
"We have had a certain amount of business that has been lost as some newspapers have gone from a 54-inch web to a 50-inch web," Mr. Baker said.
Circulation remains another important concern. According to the NAA and Editor & Publisher, there were 1,586 newspapers in the U.S., with a total circulation of 60.68 billion in 1991. By 2001, the number of newspapers had declined to 1,468, and circulation is 55.57 billion.
Ms. Devita noted that overall newspaper readership and circulation in the U.S. continues to decline. "Both the percentage of the total adult population reading newspapers and total U.S. daily newspaper circulation have steadily declined since 1995, according to the NAA," Ms. Devita said.
Norm Harbin, vice president, market and technical development, North America news ink for Flint Ink, said that newspapers are working hard to reach out to readers.
"Newspapers are developing a better understanding of how to meet the expectations of today and tomorrow's customer," said Mr. Harbin. "Why is there such an affinity for certain sections of USA Today, for example? Who reads newspapers and what do they want from them? And perhaps more importantly, leaders are envisioning what a newspaper must look like in the future to attract a growing readership and a greater segment of available advertising dollars."
"The most significant trend is the quality 'transformation' of the newspaper industry," said Mr. Harbin. "Ten years ago, it was good enough to print newspapers that seem mediocre in quality (in comparison to today's standards) and offer limited color to advertisers. Newspapers didn't expect advertisers and readers to have the great number of alternative choices that exist today, and the new competition for advertising revenue and readership has evolved.
"Today, newspapers fight mightily and strive to be competitive for precious advertising revenue. With more and more choices of how to segment their advertising dollars, advertisers demand color, quality and quick turnaround from newspapers just as they do with any other media," Mr. Harbin continued. "Newspapers have realized that to grow that revenue stream, they need to better understand what their advertisers and readers need. Today, customer expectations are heading toward a magazine-like appearance from newspapers. This has driven quality and equipment requirements, which has led to new equipment purchases, as well as interest in producing products achieving quality considered 'world class.'
"It has also led to improved inks that provide value and attributes such as brighter, cleaner color and that drive consistency across the platform," Mr. Harbin said. "Today, with new presses, productivity is better and color capacity has greatly increased. In fact, the most expensive advertising formats (4-color) have been the most resilient in this soft economy, whereas less expensive black and white page ads have been harder hit."
Overall, Mr. Conaghan sees some positive signs for the near future.
"The underlying fundamentals for consumers heading into the holiday season are relatively good," Mr. Conaghan said. "Housing and automotive advertising are strong, and circulation has been holding steady."
Jeff Gilliam, vice president of Impression Inks, said he believes a slight recovery in the newspaper industry should occur in the fourth quarter.
"Although advertising seems to be down, newspaper circulation seems to be holding fairly steady," said Mr. Gilliam. "I think the industry in general is fairly optimistic for the fourth quarter, and that maybe the worst of times are past us."
Mr. Gilliam said that Impression Inks has been in the heatset market since the company's inception in 2000, and has made strides in the news ink segment this past year. Mr. Gilliam said the results have surpassed the company's expectations.
"Our business has been just fantastic," said Mr. Gilliam. "We have far exceeded what we had hoped for in sales for this year. The newspaper market was our big target this year, and we couldn't be happier with what we have accomplished."
Insert Business Remains Strong
According to the PIA's Economic and Print Market Outlook for the remainder of 2002 and 2003, the insert industry looks healthiest, with growth forecast at 3 percent to 3.5 percent. Studies by the Newspaper Association of America and the Direct Marketing Association show that inserts continue to provide advertiser with strong responses.
"Retail inserts continue to be the most cost-effective promotional vehicle that utilizes printed material to drive store traffic," Ms. Devita said. "By 2005, the cost required for a retail insert to generate $1 in revenue is expected to be 5 percent less than direct mail, 30 percent less than magazine advertising, and 44 percent less than online advertising.
Mr. Gilliam and Mr. Mistretta said that they have seen growth among insert printers.
"A lot of the insert people we work with have found that business has been fairly normal," Mr. Gilliam said. "The insert market seems to have held its own, and there is growth there."
"The one segment that is doing better than the others are retail inserts, which continues to chug along," Mr. Mistretta said.
Mr. Conaghan believes that the insert business will continue to make steady gains, as retailers try to make up for slow sales during the past two years.
"The insert market has been stronger than the ROP side for the past few years," Mr. Conaghan said. "It's not booming, but it is doing better. It looks like it will be stronger in the fourth quarter, as retailers don't want to miss out on the holiday season after the past two years."
Turnaround Nearing?
As the fourth quarter begins, there are some expectations that the worst may be over for the publishing industry.
"There are some signs that the fourth quarter will be busier than last year, based on production schedules; however, the numbers are still projected to be less than 2000. Actual activity will be the final determinant of a turnaround," said Mark Hulsmann, national account manager, Banta Corporation.
"Generally, there is a cautious optimism that the industry as a whole is on a rebound and that we are at the end of this economic cycle," added Susan Kuchta, Flint Ink's vice president, sales publication division. "Specifically, short-run publication printers and flat-loaded printers seem to be faring better than other segments. This is primarily due to how they compete, their responsiveness to market needs and less seasonality in their business.
Mr. Mistretta said that the economy is poised to grow, but there are serious roadblocks that could derail any economic upturn.
"If the economy starts to rebound, we might be in good shape, but there are a lot of ifs - if we don't have another terrorist attack, if we don't go to war, among others," Mr. Mistretta said.
Mr. Hambleton of Cadmus believes that there is reason for optimism.
"Our customers are saying that their ad sales people are getting a lot more activity and interest, which may bode well for the fourth quarter of 2002 or the first quarter of 2003," Mr. Hambleton said.


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