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Hanekom v Builders Market Klerksdorp (Pty) Ltd [2006] SCA 2 (RSA) concerns the validity of a suretyship passed by a CC. It has relevance to the registration of bonds, the law relating to suretyships, insolvency law, and close corporation law in general (an interpretation of the intention of s 52 of the Close Corporations Act is the key issue here).
LSL Konstruksie (Pty) Ltd ("L") buys goods from Builders Market. Hanekom is the sole shareholder of L (Pty) Ltd. As security for payment of the goods, two suretyships are signed; one by Hanekom in his personal capacity AND one by a close corporation, RTMC Marketing CC ("the CC"), of which Hanekom is the sole member.
L fails to pay and Builders Market sues on the suretyships. The CC is liquidated. At a meeting of creditors the issue is raised that the suretyship is void due to the wording of s 52 of the Close Corporations Act, which reads:
"(1) A corporation shall not, directly or indirectly, make a loan -
(a) to any of its members;
(b) to any other corporation in which one or more of its members together hold more than a 50 per cent interest;
(c) to any company or other juristic person (except a corporation) controlled by one or more members of the corporation,
and shall not provide any security to any person in connection with any obligation of any such member, or other corporation, company or other juristic person.
(2) The provisions of subsection (1) shall not apply in respect of the making of any particular loan or the provision of any particular security with the express previously obtained consent in writing of all the members of a corporation.
(3) Any member of a corporation who authorizes or permits or is a party to the making of any loan or the provision of any security contrary to any provision of this section -
(a) shall be liable to indemnify the corporation and any other person who had no actual knowledge of the contravention against any loss directly resulting from the invalidity of such loan or security; and
(b) shall be guilty of an offence.
Hanekom brings an application to court to declare the suretyship invalid. He loses the first round. He appeals. This is a summary of what the SCA ruled.
- S 52's purpose is to protect other members of a CC not consenting to the signing of such a suretyship.
- In the present case Hanekom was the sole member, and to apply the wording of s 52 literally will lead to an absurdity. (This will mean that the surety will have to be declared invalid because Hanekom did not give himself permission to sign the suretyship on behalf of the CC).
- The court considered case law and principles as to when it will be in order to deviate from the literal meaning of a statute if it will lead to an absurdity to apply it.
Lizelle Kilbourn
Igqwetha Training Academy (Pty) Ltd
Full judgment


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Are you one of those people who wish cars were made like they were in the good old days? Are you a big Porsche 911 fan? Well then step right this way, because retro Porsche specialists, Ruf, are bringing their CTR Anniversary to the Geneva Motor Show to mark their 80th year of existence.
At first, Ruf showed the CTR Anniversary as a prototype to us back in 2017 and was named the 'CTR 2017'. The car is based on the 1987 Yellow Bird, but this is very much a car built by Ruf and not Porsche, sporting a chassis that was developed by Ruf themselves. Thanks to body panels and a monocoque made predominantly out of carbon fibre, the CTR Anniversary weighs just 1200 kg's.
So, what are the headline figures? The CTR Anniversary will be producing 700 horsepower (522 kW) from its 3.6-litre, twin-turbo flat-six engine. The results will mean that you can get from 0-100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds and from 0-200 km/h in under 9 seconds. The top speed is expected to be up to 360 km/h. In other words, the CTR Anniversary will not be hanging around.
Ruf will also be launching a new GT model, of which we'll find more details about in Geneva as well. What we do know, is that it will be using the 991 generation 911 engine which produces 515 horsepower (384 kW) and 645 Nm of torque.

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When collecting pens you absolutely will find ones that need some help, and that is when you start looking for the best pen repair books to help you get it back into shape. There are a lot of ways to learn pen repair; videos, forums, and web pages spring to mind. A book, however, allows you to put the book right where you are working so you can reference it while you work. This is personally my favorite way to work. While some fountain pen books have small sections on fountain pen repair and fountain pen repair supplies, they are no substitute for the actual repair manuals listed here.
At the top of any best pen repair books list is Fountain Pens; the Complete Guide to Repair & Restoration by Frank Dubiel, also called the Da Book. This is an old book, Frank passed away in 2003 and the current version of Da Book is the Pendemonium revised edition from 2004. What this means is that in some cases better or more modern ways to repair pens have been found, but this is the book that started it all.
One of the really cool things about this book is all the hand-drawn images. Frank took a lot of time to deliver a book that was just outstanding.
While this book is expensive, and the reprint and binding is not always that great, the knowledge in the pages is second to none. This was written by the undisputed king of pen repair in his day. His insights are worth far more than the price of the book. There is a reason this is on the shelf of pretty much every person who is even mildly interested in pen repair around the world.
Yes, pen repair professionals today no longer use flames and nail polish in their repairs, and neither should you, but the ideas behind what he was doing has not changed at all. Do yourself a favor, start with this book and then if you feel you need more, do additional research. Honestly, many of the pen repair professionals I know started with this book and expanded on their own, never needing more information.
Next is another classic, Pen Repair: A Practical Guide for Repairing Collectable Pens and Pencils with Additional Information on Pen Anatomy and Filling Systems by Jim Marshall and Laurence Oldfield sometimes just called the Marshall-Oldfield, or simply Pen Repair. I am linking to the Second Edition for a few reasons; first, it is usually available and the third edition is usually not (no idea why), second, it is the edition I learned with and so have the most familiarity with, and lastly because I have been told that although the second edition is a huge improvement over the first, the third has little to offer over the second which is why I never bothered to buy the third edition.
All of that being said, this is a great book to have in addition to Da Book. In Pen Repair, you will see a lot of color images including a lot of disassembled pens so you know what they look like inside before you start disassembling. Da Book is almost exclusively hand drawings which is some cases is better, and in some cases worse than photographs so having both is just amazing.
This book is also just jam-packed with information. Even the inside of the cover has huge color-coded sections of information.
Between this book and Da Book, I would say that Da Book has more little tidbits of hands-on knowledge and sometimes the hand-drawn images can be really helpful, while this book packs substantially more information and uses not only color photographs, but color charts and more to help convey an amazing about if information. If you are serious about pen repair, you need both. Just want one to start with? Personally, I would go with Da Book but you won't go wrong with this one either.
One of the most successful pen repair professionals in the business is Richard Binder and he wrote a book called The RichardsPens Guide to Fountain Pens, Volume 2: Restoration. This is the newest of the books on this list and in my opinion, the one most aimed at pen repair professionals.
The book is considered to be something to work with books like Da Book and Pen Repair but I find it can stand on its own pretty well. Instructions are nice and well laid out including prefaces showing the tools and parts you will need to perform the repairs. I really like that since this is a very new publication (compared to the others) it shows the most modern tools and methods currently available.
One thing I absolutely do not like is the binding on the book which is just your typical softcover binding. Both Da Book and Pen Repair use spiral binding which makes actually using them while repairing a pen infinitely easier. I find myself wrestling with the book while trying to work on a pen and that is just a bad recipe.
Overall this is an excellent book and if you have and used one or both of the previous two and plan on restoring fountain pens professionally, I recommend you add this to your collection.
Lastly, the Parker Pen Repair Manual by The Parker Pen Company written in 1900 is a very interesting little read and perfectly suitable for someone who knows nothing about pen repair, particularly if they are dealing with Parker Pens.
If you are looking for a cheap introduction, a historical introduction, or a gift for someone that might have an interest in repairing pens but you aren't sure, this would be an excellent choice. This was the only Parker fountain pen repair manual of the day and written by the company that ruled the fountain pen world in the day.


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Amy Adams Said She's "Out Of The DC Universe," But Not All Hope Is Lost For Lois Lane
Listen up, super-fans. Change might be afoot over at Warner Bros., the studio responsible for bringing many a DC comic book hero — like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman — to life on the big screen. After months of rumors regarding the future of the DCEU (DC Extended Universe, Amy Adams' new comments on reprising the role of Lois Lane aren't a very good sign. In fact, they seem to heavily suggest that the studio is planning on changing directions when it comes to its Superman franchise. At least, that is the impression the actor herself has gotten.
Adams, who has played Lois Lane in three films — Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League — recently opened up about her future in the DCEU while speaking with Nicole Kidman for a recent episode of Variety's Actors on Actors series, released late last week. In the interview Adams was asked about plans to reprise her role as Lois Lane in any forthcoming Superman movie, and fans might be disappointed with her answer. "I think I'm out of the DC Universe now," she said. "I think they're revamping that. I don't know the details."
Unfortunately, Adams' comments echoed what previous reports and rumors already claimed to be true: Though nothing is confirmed, it's possible that another Superman movie really isn't happening. (Or, if it is, then it's probably going to look very different from Man of Steel, the Superman reboot Adams' starred in back in 2013.)
Back in October, Variety reported that Warner Bros. had halted production plans on all future Batman and Superman installations (those involving the respective franchises' former leading actors, Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, anyway) following Justice League's relatively lukewarm box office performance last year. Nothing official has yet been announced about the fate of the DCEU (DC Extended Universe), but the report still sent shockwaves throughout the fandom. And Adams' comments won't do much to disprove the as-of-yet unconfirmed report.
Last September — before Variety reported that the studio wouldn't be moving forward with its Superman and Batman narratives, at least not in the established format — THR reported that Henry Cavill would not return for another onscreen run as Superman. "There's a recognition that some parts of the previous movies didn't work," an unnamed source claimed to THR at the time. And, according to the outlet, another source reportedly alleged that "[the studio] is trying to hit a 'reset' button with the DC universe."
At the time, a spokesperson from Warner Bros. denied that any change had been made, telling the publication in a statement:
"We have a great relationship and great respect for Henry Cavill that continues to remain unchanged. Additionally we have made no current decisions regarding any upcoming Superman films."
With the fate of future Cavill and Adams-starring Superman movies seemingly still undecided, Adams' comments don't sound good. But, it's worth noting that Lois Lane herself wouldn't want fans to lose hope. And, whatever becomes of the DC Universe at Warner Bros., and whoever plays Lois Lane next, at least fans will have gotten to experience Adams playing the fierce journalist as only she could.


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The recent run of inflation is causing many people to rethink how to save and where to spend. In this month's newsletter, there is a recap of the traditional role of how your bank accounts work together to provide a valued resource to handle your funds. There's also a great article on how to identify and manage against shrinkflation.
Plus there are a couple of timely tax articles including a review of common tax surprises and suggestions on making sure you get the most out of the recently increase standard mileage rates recently announced by the IRS.
Please feel free to forward the information to someone who may be interested in a topic and call with any questions you may have.
Layering Your Bank Accounts
Time for the classic banking approach to make a comeback?
For years, savings and checking accounts provided very little in the way of interest income. In our current inflationary times, however, interest rates are on the rise. What is also on the rise is the comeback of traditional banking products. Here is a review of how your bank accounts traditionally work together as a team to provide you the best security and value for your money.
The checking account: 30 days of funds
- Primary Purpose: Checking accounts enable financial transactions. So store enough money here to pay immediate expenses. With checking accounts, you're allowed numerous withdrawals and unlimited deposits. The tradeoff for having an account where cash is available at a moment's notice is usually a much lower (or practically non-existent) interest rate.
- Action Item: Determine what your 30-day cash needs are and limit the available cash in your checking account to this amount. Also consider setting up a link to another account. Most banks allow this so you do not have overdraft fees. Consider looking for a checking account that also allows an automatic sweep function of excess funds into a higher-interest savings account.
Basic savings account: 2 to 6 months of funds
- Primary Purpose: To store your money in a secure location so you can use it to pay periodic expenses that are expected over the next 2 to 6 months. This is also where many store their emergency fund. While these accounts typically pay only a modest amount of interest, their safety and reliability make savings accounts a great choice for stashing cash you want available sometime within the next 12 months. This is often also your overdraft buffer in case your checking account gets overdrawn.
- Action Item: Calculate your anticipated periodic expenses over the next 6 months, and limit the cash in your savings account to this amount. You don't want the balances too high, as you can typically get better interest in other bank products AND if a thief gets access to your debit card, you can limit the damage they do if this savings account is linked to your checking account.
Higher-interest bank accounts: Lots of choices
- Primary Purpose: There are several types of bank accounts for storing your money beyond what you need for short-term expenses. High-yield savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit (CD's) all provide at least 10x the interest return compared to a regular savings account. But in return for a higher interest rate, there are rules that govern how long you need to leave your money untouched in these accounts.
- Action Item: Review your bank's alternatives for longer-term savings. Pay attention to interest rates and how often they adjust with the market. If CD's are your bank's strength, consider building a ladder of expiration dates to make your money more available. On high-yield accounts, the interest rate often increases with higher balances, so know what products these are. It's also a good idea to talk to your banker to review your options.
When you're trying to decide where to keep your money, there are also tax ramifications to consider. So keep this in mind as you review how your bank accounts work together as a team.
Watch for These Tax Surprises
Our tax code contains plenty of opportunities to cut your taxes. There are also plenty of places in the tax code that could create a surprising tax bill. Here are some of the more common traps.
- Home office tax surprise. If you deduct home office expenses on your tax return, you could end up with a tax bill when you sell your home in the future. When you sell a home you've been living in for at least 2 of the past 5 years, you may qualify to exclude from your taxable income up to $250,000 of profit from the sale of your home if you're single or $500,000 if you're married. But if you have a home office, you may be required to pay taxes on a proportionate share of the gain.
- For example, let's say you have a 100-square-foot home office located in a garage, cottage or guest house that's on your property. Your main house is 2,000 square feet, making the size of your office 5% of your house's overall area. When you sell your home, you may have to pay taxes on 5% of the gain. (TIP: If you move your office out of the detached structure and into your home the year you sell your home, you may not have to pay taxes on the gain associated with the home office.)
- Even worse, if you claim depreciation on your home office, this could add even more to your tax surprise. This depreciation surprise could happen to either a home office located in a separate structure on your property or in a home office located within your primary home. This added tax hit courtesy of depreciation surprises many unwary users of home offices.
- Kids getting older tax surprise. Your children are a wonderful tax deduction if they meet certain qualifications. But as they get older, many child-related deductions fall off and create an unexpected tax bill. And it does not happen all at once.
- As an example, one of the largest tax deductions your children can provide you is via the child tax credit. If they are under age 17 on December 31st and meet several other qualifications, you could get up to $2,000 for that child on the following year's tax return. But you'll lose this deduction the year they turn 17. If their 17th birthday occurs in 2022, you can't claim them for the child tax credit when you file your 2022 tax return in 2023, resulting in $2,000 more in taxes you'll need to pay.
- Limited losses tax surprise. If you sell stock, cryptocurrency or any other asset at a loss of $5,000, for example, you can match this up with another asset you sell at a $5,000 gain and – presto! You won't have to pay taxes on that $5,000 gain because the $5,000 loss cancels it out. But what if you don't have another asset that you sold at a gain? In this example, the most you can deduct on your tax return is $3,000 (the remaining loss can be carried forward to subsequent years).
- Herein lies the tax trap. If you have more than $3,000 in losses from selling assets, and you don't have a corresponding amount of gains from selling assets, you're limited to the $3,000 loss.
- So if you have a big loss from selling an asset in 2022, and no large gains from selling other assets to use as an offset, you can only deduct $3,000 of your loss on your 2022 tax return.
- Planning next year's tax obligation tax surprise. It's always smart to start your tax planning for next year by looking at your prior year tax return. But you should then take into consideration any changes that have occurred in the current. Solely relying on last year's tax return to plan next year's tax obligation could lead to a tax surprise.
Please call to schedule a tax planning session so you can be prepared to navigate around any potential tax surprises you may encounter on your 2022 tax return.
Shrinkflation is Upon Us!
Be aware, be prepared
Inflation is upon us, and a hidden gem used by companies to combat price increases is often hidden from the unaware. It's called shrinkflation. Here's what you need to know about this hidden price hike and what you can do to cope with its effects.
Defining shrinkflation
Shrinkflation is the technique of downsizing a product or ingredients to lower costs. In many cases the retail price of something will not change, but the amount of product in the package is lowered. Common techniques include putting less in a package or changing the amount of a high-cost ingredient in the product.
And the changes are often subtle. Would you realize the amount in a box is lowered by 1/2-an-ounce if the box stays the same size? Or that your cereal has fewer raisins in it than a month ago?
Edgar Dworsky, a former assistant attorney general in Massachusetts, recently spoke with the Consumer Federation of America about changes he's been tracking in grocery isles. Here are some recent examples of shrinkflation:
- Kimberly-Clark's Cottonelle Ultra Clean mega rolls of toilet paper are reduced from 340 sheets to 312
- Keebler's Chips Deluxe with M&Ms packages are now 9.75 ounces, down from 11.3 ounces
- Gatorade's 32-ounce bottles are now 28 ounces
- Cadbury is reducing the size of its popular chocolate bar by 10%
Knowledge is key
While many manufacturers are transparent about these changes as they combat inflation, it is not as apparent to spot when you are shopping. Here some are suggestions to help you identify and combat shrinkflation.
- Focus on unit cost. Instead of focusing on the price of the product, look for the unit cost of the item. Grocery stores can be very helpful in this area, as most tags will show a common unit of measure below the items for sale. If you shop at a store that doesn't provide this information, you can still calculate the unit price using the information printed on the front of a product's package.
- Compare the packages. When you replenish your popular shopping items, spend a minute to compare the product with the last one you purchased. Make a mental note if the packaging or number of items in the package is changing.
- Have alternatives. Perhaps it is time to try another toilet paper brand, or choose a different cookie. Many store brands are a great alternative to the market leaders.
- Offset shrinkflation with deals. This includes reviewing featured items at different shopping locations, looking at a store's weekly flyer for deals, loading up on favorite items when they are on sale, participating in a store's loyalty program, and looking for coupons using online services.
Remember, inflation is here and everyone needs to cope with it, including manufacturers. But by being aware, you can retain some control to reduce inflation's impact on you and your family.
Your Business Mileage Deduction Just Became More Valuable
Your business mileage tax deduction just became more valuable for the rest of 2022 after a recent announcement by the IRS.
Starting July 1st, the IRS's business mileage rate is increasing by 4 cents, to 62.5 cents per mile, while the medical and moving mileage is also increasing by 4 cents, to 22 cents per mile. The previous mileage rates still apply through June 30th.
Here are some tips to make the most of your business's vehicle expense deduction.
- Don't slack on recordkeeping. You won't be able to take advantage of the increased mileage rates without proper documentation. The IRS mandates that you track your vehicle expenses as they happen (this is called contemporaneous recordkeeping). You're not allowed to wait until right before filing your tax return to compile all the necessary information needed to claim a vehicle deduction. Whether it's a physical notebook you stick in your glove compartment or a mobile phone app, pick a method to track your mileage and actual expenses that's most convenient for you.
- Keep track of both mileage and actual expenses. The IRS generally lets you use one of two different methods to track vehicle expenses – the standard mileage rate method or the actual expense method. But even if you use the standard mileage method you can still deduct other expenses like parking and toll fees. So keep good records.
- Consider using standard mileage the first year a vehicle is in service. If you use standard mileage the first year your car is placed in service, you can then choose which expense tracking method to use in subsequent years. If you initially use the actual expense method the first year your car is placed in service, you're locked in to using actual expenses for the duration of using that car in your business. For a car you lease, you must use the standard mileage rate method for the entire lease period (including renewals) if you choose the standard mileage rate the first year.
- Don't forget about depreciation! Depreciation can significantly increase your deduction if you use the actual expense method. For heavy SUVs, trucks, and vans with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating above 6,000 pounds, 100% bonus depreciation is available through the end of the 2022 tax year if the vehicle is used more than 50% for business purposes. Regular depreciation is available for vehicles under 6,000 pounds with annual limits applied.
Please call if you have any questions about maximizing your business's vehicle expense deduction.


text: I feel strange having to write this to anthropologists, so I will keep it as inoffensive and as vertically challenged as possible. David Heller has chosen to be offended by both Dan Foss's and my use of ethnic humor-play, which he obviously understands, having deconstructed my one-liner. That doesn't bother me much--there are always folks waiting out there to be offended by something. Indeed, the publishing industry, particularly the social science textbook industry, has moulded its texts to make such things as the history of the United States almost unrecognizable to high school students in order to forfend the ire of the many religious groups that lie in wait to be offended. Anyone seen how much text material gets devoted to religion in the formation of the U. S.? One of the major constraints shaping the direction of a forming social order, and you'd think that it was somehow an afterthought. Now, I can at least understand that with book publishers, especially now since most of them have been taken over by major corporations whose gutlessness is devoted to the bottom line. But discussion among colleagues who are supposedly trained in multi-cultural study and intercultural communication? This may shock some of you, but people of the Hebraic Provenience (HP's for vertically challenged, since S. Wilson is sick of the "Jew thing") find humor in non-HP stereotypes of themselves, and they make jokes about it. Afroamericans do too, and some of them even use the N word. Major newspapers siezed on this fact late last year, and the pursed lips had a field day--for shame for shame, after all those years of struggle, the people for whom battles were fought are starting to use the N word again. Of, course, none of the pursed lips stopped to ask if Afroamerican people had ever used the N word among themselves or if they had ever stopped using the N word. And certainly none of them ever stopped to ask what it means when Afroamericans use it, or in what contexts people find it appropriate or humorous or, heaven forbid, meaningful. So what does one do when confronted by text whose thrust (oops, naughty, er, connotation) might be ambiguous? What does any anthropologist do in such a case? Ask? Dan Foss, iconoclast that he is, not only refuses to defer to PC, not only exposes its contradictions, but has the temerity to share an ethnic form of play. No, David, you can't see his face. So being offended is the only other option, right? Somebody (oops-body; persons might get the wrong idea, make that someone, okay?) might think that all those stereotypes are true, and certainly, discussion among specialists in multi-cultural universes is not an appropriate context for discovering emic intrusions into what is supposedly etic talk, right? And do you think that the occasional bursts of "academic" humor (James Carrier's posts come to mind as being among the best of the genre) are not ethnic? Why don't the pursed lips folk do all of us a favor and just make a list of all of the non-subjects--that's the outcome of all of this in any case-- that should not appear in anthropological discussion in general and on the anthro-l list in particular. Then we could take the suggestions several list members made last fall and flag our notes as NS (non-subject) on the subject line, so the pursed lips can delete without reading and being offended. Short of this, I can only paraphase the suggestion by that great HP sage, Bette Midler (quoting might offend someone)-- "Intercourse 'em if they can't take a joke." Mike Lieber email@example.com supposed to be etic discussions, right?


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Workplace Inclusion and Belonging
Tools for Healthy Telecommuting
Remote working tips
To comply with shelter in place orders, many staff have shifted to full-time telecommuting. For some, working from home may be a new practice. Healthy telecommuting encompasses more than working remotely. It also embodies staying physically and mentally healthy. Below are some tips for remote working.
Ergonomic tips for remote work PDF
UCOP Environmental Health and Safety has compiled some helpful ergonomic tips as well as creative ideas for at-home workspaces. For additional information, visit the Ergonomics Program website or email email@example.com.
Create a productive workspace
This LinkedIn Learning session provides tips and tools for staying connected and balancing multiple priorities. Hosted by bestselling author and productivity expert Dave Crenshaw, the webinar shares tips on setting up your computer to staying focused throughout the day.
Successful remote meetings
This LinkedIn Learning session provides tips and tools for hosting meetings while remote working.
The complete remote work playbook
LifeLabs Learning shares tips for transferring skills for better collaboration, self-management, and communication skills while transitioning to working remotely.


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Backer Update #18: Last 12 hours and Daily Goal No.17
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! It is the last day of our campaign, we hope you like our game and the unlocked daily goal. Let's check out the last daily goal: It is a set of stickers for Telegram, Discord and Whatsapp! Be sure to stay tuned for the update link on those... (Read More)
Backer Update #17: Last 36 hours and Daily Goal No.16
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! It's the last 36 hours of our campaign! Help us reach the 2 special stretch goal by liking our BGG page and share the game to your friends to get them unlocked! Mushroom Sorcerer BGG link And today's daily goal is: We have designed a... (Read More)
Backer Update #16: Daily Goal No.15
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! It is the last 3 days of our campaign, we hope you like those daily goals and feel excited about it! Let's check out today's goal. To show gratitude to our backers, Eddie has prepared a thank you card just for you! The card will be... (Read More)
Backer Update #15: Daily Goal No.14 and Voting Result Announcement
September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Here we go. For the goal of Day 14, we've prepared you a thematic one! The back of the main board will be printed with thematic map graphic and decorations to give you an all-around feeling of attending the Great Sorcerer Tournament.... (Read More)
Backer Update #14: Daily Goal No.13
September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! First, don't forget to join our discord group to vote for the new sorcerer to join the great tournament! Discord Group Then, let's check out our new daily goal, which is ........... Hope you like the box gets it special treatment.... (Read More)
Backer Update #13: Vote For The New Sorcerer! (Daily Goal No.12)
September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! Let me bring you the goal for Day 12! Apart from the free expansion GU, we also offer a free expansion sorcerer now! You are now viewing the application files of them. Which applicant will you approve for joining the Great Sorcerer... (Read More)
Backer Update #12: Daily Stretch Goal no.11
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again! Let's check out our new daily stretch goal! Day 11 stretch goal will be the assemble of all the GUs! We have tested to assemble all 60+ GUs which will cost 1 player around 30-45mins, and we know it is quite some time so we decided to... (Read More)
Backer Update #11: Daily Stretch Goal no.10
September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Hope you have had a nice weekend! It's Monday and it's time for another daily stretch goal! We really like the illustration of the game and we think you would love to see some more of it. We decided to share you some of the hiding gem,... (Read More)
Backer Update #10: Daily Stretch Goal no.9
September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! Today's daily stretch goal - a box sleeve! We know that our game has a lot of tokens and tiles, which, when storing the game box vertically in the shelf, the box might open by itself with all those components failing out. You need to... (Read More)
Backer Update #9: Daily Stretch Goal no.8
September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again! Today's unlocked stretch goal will be: A new set of spells which are specifically designed for the new Poison GU! These sets of spells will add an edge to sorcerer who uses Poison GU as their core build. Poison is still dangerous, those... (Read More)
Backer update #8: Daily Stretch Goal no.7
September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi sorcerers! It's been a week since our project started, I want to thank all of you again for loving the game. And again, we will keep on unlocking daily stretch goals to surprise you guys! In Day 7, the unlocked one is: We will add back art to the... (Read More)
Backer update #7: Daily Stretch Goal no.6
September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! It's another day, hope you have a nice game night. Today's goal is new landscape tiles for the Horuz Expansion! The graphics of these tiles are still W.I.P but we will keep updating it on our discord server. BTW, our last social... (Read More)
Backer update #6 - Daily stretch goal no.5
September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi backers! We are back! We hope you have a nice weekend. Today, we are going to do a different stretch goal. This stretch goal will be unlocked when we reach 200 like on BoardGameGeek! We need this social goal to keep this campaign alive since... (Read More)
Backer update #5 - Daily stretch goal no.4
September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Today marks the 4th day of our campaign, meaning it's time for another stretch goal which is 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 4 new spells for Horuz expansion! As the breeze blows, long lost spells are brought back to the forest. New spells generate more... (Read More)
Backer update #4 - Early bird offer closed
September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Backer Update #4 - The box insert is coming back!
September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers! It is just the third day of our campaign and already almost 600 backers have chosen to support our project! It is really a big encouragement for us! Let me bring our 3rd daily stretch goal- Game insert to everyone. Although we failed... (Read More)
Backer Update #3: Vote for the magnificent GU!
September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! As we are approaching the 250% funded milestone, it is again the announcement for the second daily stretch goal! This time, we would like to invite you to join our design journey. You are going to vote which one we are going to develop and... (Read More)
Backer update #2: Daily stretch goals started!
September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backes, We still couldn't believe we are funded, we are so glad we could have your support! To celebrate, we are here to announce our first daily stretch goal - a dice tower cube for the expansion character Horuz! It will be automatically... (Read More)
100% FUNDED in 2 hours !
September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Thank you everyone for your support ! Mushroom Sorcerer is fully funded in 2 hours! We are so glad you like Mushroom Sorcerer and we hope to bring you more good news! Please share the game with your friends and loved ones. We will... (Read More)
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About: Board of Directors
Board of Directors
The Disability History Museum is served by the same Board of Directors as the project's sponsor, Straight Ahead Pictures.
Laurie Block
Laurie Block is the co-founder of The Disability History Museum, a born-digital project. Block studies disability history to make sense of her experiences as a mother in the first generation of parents to know about their childs lifelong disabilities through prenatal diagnosis. For 30 plus years, she has explored questions about how Americans have changed their thinking about what makes a body able or disabled, and with what consequences. She is most interested in how biological knowledge, cultural beliefs, social policy and everyday practices intersect with the experiences of people with disabilities. Connecting this heritage to the present, she believes, is a vital step in sustaining inclusion for all.
Richard Cairn
Richard Cairn has directed the Emerging America program at the Collaborative for Educational Services since 2006. He played a key role in shaping the 2018 Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework and is a recognized national leader in service-learning, civic engagement, performance assessment, environmental and history education. He has authored numerous books and multimedia, and has designed and led hundreds of teacher workshops. He is a lifelong social justice activist.
Beth Curley
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Fred Pelka
Fred Pelka is a lifelong historian and activist for disability rights. He has written three books and numerous articles on disability history: What We Have Done: An Oral History Of The Disability Rights Movement, ABC Clio Companion To The Disability Rights Movement, and The Invalid Corps. Pelka became involved in disability rights activism in the early 1980s while working at the Boston Center for Independent Living and in 2004 was a Guggenheim Fellow. He is also a published poet.
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John F. Sears served as an Associate Editor of the Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project at George Washington University and is the former Executive Director of the Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt Institute in Hyde Park, NY. He helped to develop DHMs products and relationships with educational organizations and funders. As a co-founder of The New Deal Network, he developed considerable experience with the management of digital educational resources. His most recent book is Refuge Must Be Given: Eleanor Roosevelt, The Jewish Plight, and the Founding of Israel.
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Pumpkin Patches in Missouri
Locate "pumpkin patches near me" in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield and Columbia on our list of Missouri pumpkin patches. Many farms also have hayrides, corn mazes, petting zoos, apple cider and more. Last Major Update:
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More than 600,000 people came to Funtober last year looking to visit a farm.If you run a pumpkin patch, corn maze or apple orchard. Please see our advertising page or contact us for more information.
Missouri Farms
Amazing Acres - Barnard, MO
Open Saturday and Sunday in late September and October. Pick your own pumpkins or buy pre-picked pumpkins at the concession stand. Don't forget to leave time to get lost in their corn maze! Playground attractions include horse swings, spider web climbing rope, corn box, slides and bounce house. The address is 34079 Impala Trail, Barnard, MO. It is about 34 miles north of St. Joseph.
Beggs Family Farm - Sikeston, MO
A working farm operating since 1895, it is open Wednesday through Sunday in October. Admission to their harvest festival is $11 per person. The farm has had a corn maze for more than ten years. Have fun at their pick your own pumpkins, wagon rides, pig races, rope maze, monster slide, pumpkin tetherball, and haunted Hellavator (extra charge). The address is 2319 State Highway U, Sikeston, MO 63801. It is about 24 miles south of Cape Girardeau.
Buckeye Acres - Warrensburg, MO
They feature u-pick strawberries, blackberries, and in the fall pumpkins. The address is 91 NE 600 Rd., Warrensburg, MO 64093. It is about 58 miles east of Kansas City.
Campbell's Maze Daze and Pumpkin Patch - Clever, MO
General admission includes kids 4 acre cornfield maze, pick your own patch, pumpkin painting (with purchase of a pumpkin), hayrides, scavenger hunt and kids play area with fort, swings, bounce house and tractor choo choo train. Nighttime 8 acre haunted maze and karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights in October. Additional charges for face painting, pony rides and bonfires. Open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from late September through early November. The address is 177 Carob Rd., Clever, MO. The location is about 22 miles south of Springfield.
Carolyn's Country Cousins - Liberty, MO
Owned and operated by Carolyn and Buddy Raasch. More than 50 acres of pumpkins on the vine. Haywagon rides, pig races, mining camp, giant slides, tractor trikes, playground, petting farm and pre-picked pumpkins. Different fun family activities every weekend. Country food and snacks available in the Red Barn Cafe. They also have a Country Store & Gift Shop. Located next door to the Liberty Corn Maze. The address is 17607 N.E. 52nd Street, Liberty, MO 64068. It is located about 17 miles east of Kansas City.
Crazy Craig's A-Hwy U-Pick Pumpkins - Liberty, MO
The farm is open for pick your own everyday from the middle of September through October 31st. They also sell mums and fireworks. The address is 14521 A Highway, Liberty, MO 64068. It is about 24 miles north of downtown Kansas City.
Dot Family Farms - Maryville, MO
A family farm that opens weekends starting the last weekend in September. The address is 25371 State Highway 46, Maryville, Missouri.
Exeter Corn Maze - Exeter, MO
Enjoy 7 acres of twist and turns at one of the area best corn mazes with much more fun Exeter Corn Maze has a huge pumpkin patch, a giant orange pillow for their pumpkin jump, a zip line, pumpkin cannon, hayride, cow train, campfires, Haunted Barn, concessions and more. Locate less than 30 minutes from NW Arkansas. Address is State Highway MM, Exeter, MO 65647. Opens around the middle September through Halloween.
Faulkner's Pumpkin Farm - Kansas City, MO
Top pumpkins and lots of fun events on this pick your own farm which is open every day in October. Also no left turn corn maze and activities. The address is 10600 Raytown Rd., Kansas City, MO 64134. It is about 19 miles south of downtown Kansas City.
Fischer Farms Pumpkin Patch - Jefferson City, MO
A family farm with over a 40 acre pumpkin field, 10 acre corn maze, apple orchard, hayrides and a variety of farm animals, straw maze and corn box. Opens Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting in late September. Admission with maze is $6. Without maze, $3. The location is at 1905 Mokane Rd., Jefferson City, MO 65101. It is about 2 miles from downtown Jefferson City.
Golden Valley Farms - Washington, MO
Sorry folks this pumpkin patch and farm are permanently closed.
Herman's Farm - St Charles, MO
Herman's Farm Orchard has been in business since 1985. They offer hay rides and pumpkins that you cut right off the vine. They also have u-pick apples and kid's play area. They are open daily in season. The location address is 3663 N Highway 94, St Charles, MO. It is about 26 miles northwest of St Louis.
Huffstutter Orchards - New Franklin, MO
A small orchard 25 miles from Columbia. They started allowing u-pick pumpkins and apples starting in 2000. Richard and Pamela Huffstutters own and manage the family farm started by his parents, Betty and Ralph, in 1958. The address is 2621 State Route P, New Franklin, MO 65274.
Hunt Orchard - Amazonia, MO
It appears they may be closed this year. Check back in September for updates on their status. They feature apple cider, apples, peaches, pumpkins, hayrides and fresh baked pies. The address is 14615 State Route K, Amazonia, MO 64421. It is about 11 miles north of St. Joseph.
Johnson Farms - Belton, MO
A 140 acre farm with 60 acre pick your own pumpkins as well as 20 acre corn maze. Weekend pony rides, pig races, straw maze bale, jumping pillow, pumpkin cannon and train rides. They also sell pre-harvested pumpkins. They have been providing outdoor fall family fun for more than ten years. Open daily during the pumpkin season from late September through Halloween. Admission is $8-12 with children 2 and under free. The address is 17701 Holmes Road, Belton, MO 64012. It is about 24 miles south of Kansas City.
PaPa Charlie's Pumpkin Patch - Chillicothe, MO
Sorry folks but Papa Charlie's will not be open in 2020. Their fall activity is Papa Charlie's Pumpkin Patch which include pumpkins patch, a corn maze, train rides, 20 foot bouncing, hay mountain, zip line and lots more fun. They are open every day in starting September 29th. The address is 8554 Liv 511, Chillicothe, MO 64601. It is about 70 miles east of St. Joseph.
Perryville Pumpkin Farm - Perryville, MO
A small, working family farm that lets you pick your pumpkin right off the vine. Enjoy pumpkin patch, wagon rides, a corn maze, farm animals, pre-picked pumpkins, corn pit and other activities. Perryville Pumpkin Farm was started in 2001 but sits on a farm dating back to 1892. It is open seven days a week from early September through October 31st. The address is 1410 Allen Landings Road, Perryville, MO 63775. It is located 40 miles north of Cape Girardeau.
Pete's Pumpkin Patch - Rolla, MO
Open on Saturday and Sunday starting in late September. It features large pumpkin patch, hay wagon ride, hay tower, barrel cars, super slide, bounce house, farm animals, swings and choo choo train. Many new attractions this year, including 100 ft gunny sack slide, Totally Tubular Tire Patch, and 24′ goat tower. Admission is $8 per person, including all activities. Pumpkins are available by the pound. The address is 18385 S. US Hwy 63, Rolla, MO. It is about 60 miles south of Jefferson City.
Pickin' Patch Farm - Marionville, MO
A small farm in the Ozarks owned and operated by Richard Witt and his family for more than 20 years. Corn maze and pumpkin picking open daily from late September through early November. Hayrides run every 15 to 30 minutes throughout the day. The address is 22813 Hwy ZZ, Marionville, MO 65075. It is about 26 miles southwest of Springfield.
Pin Oak Farms - New Haven, MO
Pick your pumpkins in the pumpkin patch. They are located between Washington and Hermann about an hour west of Saint Louis and an hour southeast of Columbia. Other activities include the 5 acre maze of corn, farm animals and kiddie corral. Open on Saturdays and Sunday in October. The address is 2431 Highway E, New Haven, MO 63068.
Prairies End Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze - Cole Camp, MO
They open weekends starting around the middle of September. The address is 10757 Highway 65, Cole Camp, Missouri. It is about 60 miles west of Jefferson City.
Pumpkins Etc. - Platte City, MO
Enjoy this u-pick pumpkin patch farm run by Bill and Kathy Wright located ten minutes from the Kansas City International Airport. Free admission. Features a haystack, picnic area, tall grass maze, fall decorations, painted pumpkins, decorative gourds and 42 varieties of mums for sale. Open daily from mid-September through Halloween. The address is 10700 Farmer Lane, Platte City, MO 64079. It is about 24 miles north of downtown Kansas City.
Pumpkins Galore - Wright City, MO
Opened in 1988 by the Mikus family. They now grow over 100 acres of pumpkins on this 180 acre farm. Weekday fun includes straw maze, bounce house, pedal tractors, swing set and petting zoo. Weekend fun includes pony rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting and live music. Free admission and many of their activities are free. They are open from the last weekend in September through Halloween. The address is 26415 South Stringtown Rd., Wright City, MO 63390. It is located about 51 miles west of St Louis.
Schweizer Orchards - St. Joseph, MO
It feature u-pick apples and vegetables including pumpkins. They also sell Christmas Trees and feature farm tours. The address is 5455 SE State Route FF, St. Joseph, MO 64507. It is about 7 miles south of St. Joseph.
Stuckmeyer's Farm - Fenton, MO
A fourth generation family owned vegetable farm. U-pick and pre-picked pumpkins for sale. Activities include farm animals, hay rides, pony rides, corn maze and inflatables. They also have an inflatable haunted house. Located south of St. Louis between Fenton and Arnold. About the farm: Walter Stuckmeyer and his wife, Marie Keller, started the original farm at another location in 1935. They bought 12 acres at the current location in 1964. It is now a fourth generation farm consisting of more than 200 acres. The address is 249 Schneider Dr., Fenton, Mo 63026. It is about 21 miles south of downtown St Louis.
Sullivan Farms - Florissant, MO
Over 20 years of autumn harvest fun with pumpkins and hay rides. A variety of pumpkins available from the last weekend of September through the end of October. Also have fun with their straw castle maze and bounce house. Gourmet foods available in the pole barn. Free admission. The address is 16704 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63034. It is about 21 miles south of St Louis.
Totten's Pumpkin Farm - Lentner, MO
The address is 30094 Route A, Lentner, Missouri. It is about 60 miles north of Columbia.
Valley Farms - Foristell, MO
Located in the northwest corner of St. Charles County five miles from Wentzville. Open every weekend in October from 10 AM to 5 PM. Free admission. On weekends enjoy the hay ride ($2), mini barn hay maze, barrel train ($2) and gold panning ($6). The address is 1125 Dietrich Rd., Foristell, MO 63348. It is about 49 miles east of St Louis.
Weston Red Barn Farm - Weston, MO
A real working farmstead that will make you wonder if you have stepped back onto a turn of the century farm. You pick apples begin at the end of August. You pick pumpkin field open weekends starting around Labor Day. Their fall festival includes farm animals, tractor and horse drawn hayrides, a 4 acre corn maze and pony rides. Fall farm closes the first weekend in November. Farm market offers fresh produce daily. No admission or parking fee – there is a per activity charge. About: The land for the farm was purchased by Steve Frey in 1989. Steve and his wife Cindy own and operate the farm to provide an educational experience for children and an authentic farm for families to enjoy. The address is 16300 Wilkerson Road, Weston, Missouri 64098. It is located about 30 miles northwest of Kansas City.
Brookdale Farms – Eureka, MO – 12 Acres
Brookdale Farms has the largest St. Louis corn maze. The maze will be open Thursday through Sunday except for a few closings for private events. At night on select days in September and October, there are two haunted attractions: Red's Corn Maze Massacre and Farmer Bob's Haunted Hayride.
Adventure Farm Aurora Maze – Verona, MO – 7 Acres
Check out Aurora Maze at the new location. Formerly the Amazing Maize now relocated and renamed. It is open Wednesday and Friday evening as well as Saturday from late September into early November. Haunted trail and haunted maze. Hayrides, corn cannon, cow train, and pumpkin launcher. Adventure Farm, 20701 Lawrence 2200 in Aurora.
Fun Time Farms, LLC – Lowry, MO – 4 Acres
Open Friday through Sunday from late September through October. The maze takes approximately one hour to complete. Haunted maze after dark on Friday and Saturday nights. Hayride, corn cannon, cow train, hay jump and tube slide.
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Francisco Fernandos Granados - Toronto/Canada, Guatemala City/Guatemala
'refugees run the seas...' is a billboard project that draws and diverts from pop culture as a way to invite the viewer to imagine an incalculable future where justice for migrants exists. The work consists of a blue colour field captioned with the phrase 'refugees run the seas cause we own our own votes.' The text plays with the last line from Wyclef Jean's rap in Shakira's 2006 song Hips Don't Lie. Shifting "boats" into "votes" as if misheard or mispronounced, the work simultaneously evokes painful past and present scenes of harrowing escape while allowing the possibility of a time to come when those seeking refuge will make their voices count. The blue that frames the text comes from a photograph of the sky above the billboard taken during the day.
'refugees run the seas…' inverts the logic dominance that keeps migrant bodies beyond the lines of social mobility. Territory turns to ocean, day turns into night, and displaced bodies turn into agents of movement, rather than victims.
The notion of movement is also found in the trace of the phrase's original context, which alludes to sensuality and opens up the work to potential queer readings.
Francisco-Fernando Granados is a Toronto-based artist working in performance, drawing and multidisciplinary critical practices. He has presented his work in numerous galleries, museums, theatres and artist-run centres.
His writing has been published in magazines and art journals such as FUSE, KAPSULA and Canadian Theatre Review.
He was awarded the Governor General's Silver Medal for academic achievement upon graduating from Emily Carr University in 2010 and was named one of Canada's 30 Under 30 by BLOUIN ARTINFO in 2014.
284 Jarvis Street (Mounted on a billboard on Jarvis Street and Gerrard Street East.)
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In today's increasingly competitive imaging arena, centers are constantly vying for leadership positions in the markets they serve.
Reimbursement has been top-of-mind for many operators. But there are other concerns operators continually face, including, among others, the number of modalities offered; containing labor costs; controlling information technology expenses; self-referrals and keeping up with technology.
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Single Versus Multimodality
Physicians seem to be expecting, and payers ultimately requiring, that centers employ multi-modalities including plain film (X-ray) and ultrasound. A recent trend points to payers requiring centers employ multimodality practices to remain on their payer panel. They are also requiring conservative treatment before authorizing expensive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) procedures. This often means an X-ray before an MRI. In short, both payers and physicians are showing less tolerance for centers offering only the cream of the crop and more sympathy for those willing to take a loss to earn an MRI.
Most single modality centers often occupy the smallest square footage possible. This poses a problem for those deeming it necessary to add new modalities. Centers entrenched in their current offering have limited space, resources and finances to invest in a low-reimbursing modality.
Many centers are moving administrative offices, break rooms and storage space to off-site locations to combat this. Also, for about $2,500, healthcare space planners can usually rework floor plans and find additional space that center operators never dreamed possible.
Labor Pains
With advancements in imaging modalities and high-tech imaging gadgets comes the need for better-qualified and highly experienced employees. This adds pressures to the labor line across the board. The 2006 Radiology Business Managers Association (RBMA) compensation survey showed that the median base salary in 2005 for center-based managers increased 15.4 percent over the prior years' median.
There are some solutions to ease labor expense impact. First, consider beginning an internship program with a local radiology school. It affords the operator an opportunity to create a stream of candidates for ongoing positions. The more hiring options a center manager has, the less likely they are to overpay. Next, think about hiring both experienced and less experienced technicians. By developing an internal mentoring program, center operators can quickly acquire talent at a less expensive cost. Also, offering bonus and profit-sharing programs as part the compensation base can add value to a hiring package. This enables employees to share in the benefits when the company succeeds. Lastly, many offices have created assistant tech positions to help with patient setup and post- scanning procedures, such as filming and 3-D post processing.
Paying for IT
Many centers bear the burden of supporting a complete IT solution that encompasses PACS and RIS as well as significant costs relating to storage. In many ways, dealing with film was easier and less expensive. While some of the need for filming has been reduced industry wide, the cost of providing and storing images has not necessarily decreased. Add to that costs relating to maintenance and storage. To help relieve some of the burden of trying to determine which PACS or RIS vendor to hire, a wise place to start may be by calling on imaging centers that operate on the same product platforms. Perhaps they would share their first and last three months of IT expenses associated with running their RIS/PACS. This analysis will better prepare any operator for the shock ahead and can aid in choosing a system in line with the budget at hand.
Outsourcing to an experienced IT company can alleviate IT pricing pressures. Centers often choose the less expensive outside consultants, which may result in larger expenses due to their inexperience. Hiring an in-house IT can also prove more affordable for companies with greater than three imaging centers. Lastly, consider piggybacking on what a competitor may be using. If a competitor's PACS works and the referring physicians are accustomed, there is no need to reinvent the wheel.
Physician Competition
In the past four years, more physicians have been quick to start their own imaging centers. Physicians have identified what they believe to be a key opportunity to enter the outpatient imaging business and are acquiring their own modalities. This is posing additional competition for locally owned and operated centers and has resulted in considerable reductions in clientele. Obviously, this has impacted bottom-line performance and stagnated growth.
Hospitals, with their strong referral bases, seem to be somewhat immune to this type of competition, but outpatient centers have felt the pain. Many laws are being introduced throughout the country preventing self-referrals. A center administrator should become familiar with their state's Stark legislation and educate referring physicians looking to purchase their own equipment. Many referring physicians aren't privy to the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) and the Pay-for Performance (P4P) legislation working its way through the Medicare system. After explaining the risks and changes ahead, they may find that owning a magnet is not what they envisioned. Through education, many doctors are choosing to opt out from acquiring a 100-percent ownership of an investment that looks to be quite risky.
Technological Advancements
Increased competition from both competing centers and those entering the market has created "Tesla and slice-count envy." Since open MRI created a niche war within the industry, operators have been trying to one-up each other. Competitive marketing tactics have led to the need to outshine the competition. Often the risk/reward to increase a few slices on a CT scanner or to upgrade from four to eight channels on an MRI does little for the bottom line.
Educating referring physicians that bigger isn't always better may help curtail the need to upgrade. For example, a 4-slice CT can detect a lung nodule just as well as a 64-slice CT and often provides less dosage to the patient. A center must assess its needs and then weigh the benefits of the various technologies before making a purchase. If competitive centers in local markets have installed or are planning to install a 3T, for example, it may not always be necessary for a center to upgrade to afford the facility marketing advantages and to remain competitive.
It is most important to study the landscape, know the competitors, adhere to technological advancements, control costs and educate those considering entry into the market. These are keys to success in today's highly competitive and extensively penetrated outpatient imaging arena.
Feature | October 09, 2006 | Steven R. Renard
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The State,ÝRespondent,
Michael Allen Washington, Appellant.
Appeal From Richland County
James W. Johnson, Jr., Circuit Court Judge
Unpublished Opinion No. 2007-UP-521
Submitted October 1, 2007 ñ Filed November
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Chief Attorney Joseph L. Savitz, III, of Columbia, for Appellant.
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PER CURIAM:Ý Michael Washington pled guilty to third degree burglary.Ý Washington was sentenced to three years.Ý Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), appellantís counsel attached a petition to be relieved.
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