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The Persistence of Vision Raytracer (POV-Ray).
This is the legacy Bug Tracking System for the POV-Ray project. Bugs listed here are being migrated to our github issue tracker. Please refer to that for new reports or updates to existing ones on this system.
FS#334 - HLS colors
Opened by Mike H (SharkD) - Saturday, 23 January 2016, 00:21 GMT
Last edited by William F Pokorny (wfpokorny) - Tuesday, 25 April 2017, 11:38 GMT
It would be nice to be able to specify colors in HLS as well as RGB.
Currently, you can use a macor to convert individual colors. But this does not work in color_maps where you want smooth gradations/interpolations between two or several colors.
Going by your specification of the feature, that's an absolute no-go. Here's why:
- There is essentially only one colour model in which a raytracing engine can do its colour math properly: A linear spectral model. At present, POV-Ray uses a linear RGB model, which can pass as an extremely simple (3-band) spectral model. Any other 3-dimensional colour model is fundamentally unsuited for the type of operations most frequently used in a raytracer.
- For performance reasons, a raytracing engine should not be burdened with supporting different colour models interchangeably.
- Consequently, a raytracing engine should use linear RGB internally, and linear RGB only (or a spectral model with more bands in case higher colour fidelity is desired).
- Therefore, linear RGB (or alternatively a spectral model) is, and will always be, the sole colour model by which the POV-Ray render engine interfaces to the outside world. For other colour models support may be provided by means of syntactic sugar in the parser (as in the case of sRGB) or standard macros (as in the case of HLS and others), but either way they will always be converted to linear RGB before passing them on to the render engine. (Even the assumed_gamma keyword is in some sense just syntactic sugar for "screw proper gamma handling in the conversion", and is there solely for legacy reasons anyway.)
- The colour_map mechanism is indeed part of the render engine. Therefore, the colours in a colour_map will always be linear RGB behind the scenes, and no matter what colour model you originally specified the colours in, the "natural" interpolation will always be in linear RGB space. (Besides, what behaviour would you expect if you specified the colours in a single colour_map using multiple different models?)
In my book there is exatly one reasonable approach to achieve what you are trying to do: Implement a non-linear interpolation mode for colour_map (and also for pigment_map while we're at it), as a feature that is independent of the colour model originally used to specify the colours. it would explicitly take linear RGB colours, interpolate them non-linearly according to some special rule (which may or may not involve actual conversion to HSL), and explicitly produce linear RGB colours again.
As a matter of fact, the basis for such a feature already exists in POV-Ray 3.7.1 (currently in development, with source and semi-official Windows builds publicly available), in the form of the blend_mode keyword, which may already be doing what you're trying to achieve, as one of the modes available uses linear interpolation for chromaticity but non-linear interpolation for brightness.
- Field changed: Status (Unconfirmed → Tracked on GitHub)
Now tracked on github as issue #281.


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Does your church support the existence of the state of Israel and missions to the Jews?
1. Does your church support the existence of the state of Israel?
On this question, two details will hopefully clarify the position of the Church.
First, the Orthodox Presbyterian Church subscribes to the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms as its standards of faith. In chapter 31 section 4, the Confession states:
Synods and councils are to handle or conclude nothing, but that which is ecclesiastical; and are not to intermeddle with civil affairs, which concern the commonwealth, unless by way of humble petition in cases extraordinary; or by way of advice for satisfaction of conscience, if they be thereunto required by the civil magistrate.
This statement indicates (1) that the sole domain of the synods and councils of the church is ecclesiastical; (2) that the synods and councils of the church are not to intermeddle with civil affairs; (3) that the synods and councils of the church may humbly petition the civil magistrate in cases extraordinary; and (4) that the civil magistrate may request the advice of the synods and councils of the church for the satisfaction of conscience.
In his commentary on the Confession, A. A. Hodge indicates that in the case of humble petition, "the interests of the Church are immediately concerned" (p. 377), which indicates that "humble petition" does not adhere to any cause whatsoever. The distinction herein maintained is the church in its corporate capacity distinguished from the opinions and activities of its members.
Second, it follows from this that the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in its corporate capacity has not taken any action one way or the other regarding the question of the state of Israel. This is not to be understood as a rejection of the state of Israel. Rather it reflects the position of the Church in its corporate capacity. Issues relevant to the establishment, support, etc., of the state of Israel are outside the jurisdiction of the Church. Those issues are civil matters.
On the other hand, this does not mean that members of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church do not have strong opinions relative to issues regarding the state of Israel. Some may be supportive; others may not. However, whatever anyone's particular opinion, all members of the Church are called upon to submit to the civil authority. Members of the Church, therefore, will be submissive to whatever support may be given to the state of Israel by the Government of the United States. This does not mean, however, that they will be passive in this respect. Individuals may be very active, positively or negatively, regarding government policy relative to the state of Israel.
2. Does your church support missions to the Jews?
First, you may be asking, does our church support mission agencies to Jews? To my knowledge, our church does not offer such support. However, you may be asking, does your church support the idea that missions should be directed to the Jews? To this question, I would answer, yes. We believe that all outside of Christ need to have the gospel preached to them.
On the other hand, you may be asking, does your church have a mission work to the Jews? As early as 1938, the Orthodox Presbyterian Church discussed the matter of mission to the Jews. At one point in our history, our Committee on Home Missions and Church Extension supported a man working with Jewish immigrants. By 1978, however, all of that ceased.
It's not that the Orthodox Presbyterian Church is against reaching out to Jews. However, it has been our consistent encouragement to each local church to carry out its evangelistic responsibility, which includes mission to the Jews.
Our view of mission is church focused. That is, the recurrent pattern in the Bible is not getting people saved, but making disciples and establishing them in or as a local church. The local church then continues the making of disciples and the Lord adds to their numbers, which further extends and establishes the church.
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Boston designer Gary McBournie has been appearing in the pages of Traditional Home since May 1993. He has an unerring ability to create sophisticated spaces that live comfortably, invariably featuring colors that feel both fresh and familiar.
Develop a floor plan
A floor plan is your roadmap to success. Don't be intimidated and think architects-only. You can do this. A floor plan is simply a measured drawing of the space that allows you to play with furniture size and placement. It is so worth spending some time with a measuring tape and graph paper before investing in fine furniture that ultimately may not be suited for the space.
Get the "envelope" right
One of my biggest challenges is convincing clients to focus on "the envelope." Furnishings are only part of the puzzle. You need to consider floor type and color, the texture of the walls and ceilings, and architectural details such as moldings, cornices, and casings. Sometimes just gutsier baseboards, door casings, and window trims are exactly what is needed to give a room the desired gravitas.
Scale is huge
Scale is a key element of design. We've all gone into a room and felt uncomfortable because the furnishings seemed either too large, too small or all the same size. I deal with this by focusing on ceiling heights. If the ceilings are high, I like larger scale upholstery to help bridge the gap between the floor and ceiling. If the ceilings are low, regardless of the room size, I prefer longer, lower upholstered pieces accentuated with taller, thinner objects such as floor lamps, bookcases and open arm chairs. This is one area where you need to "listen" to what the room is telling you.
Furnish for multi-function
When developing a furniture plan, consider the use and benefits of the room. Create more than one appealing space within the room to maximize use and enjoyment. In a living room, avoid the standard sofa and two chairs as your only arrangement, for example. Consider a love seat at another end of the room or another pair of chairs or even some stools for extra seating. In a bedroom, consider a chair and ottoman for reading the morning paper or a dressing table with an upholstered sitting piece.
Pick a starting point for your palette
Try to find one special thing that inspires you. It could be anything from a piece of art to a pattern of fabric to the view just outside the windows. Choose three to five colors and don't be intimidated! Some of the colors may only show up in a pillow or a trim as accents.
Paint well and wisely
Paint is one of the least expensive decorating tools at your disposal. If you paint a room and you don't like the color, simply repaint! I recommend doing sample boards before you splash your entire house with color. Most paint stores will sell you small amounts just for this purpose. Once your samples are prepared, leave them out and look at them. How do they look at different times of the day? If you have a palette for a suite of rooms or an entire house, do the colors work together? One important tip: Take the time and properly sand, caulk, and prime the walls and the trim. The payoff for this extra bit of work is huge!
Connect your spaces
Make sure that your rooms "talk" to each other. The colors and designs of rooms that are adjacent or open to each other should relate. Pull the background color out of a fabric print from a pillow or chair in one room and use it as the wall color in the adjoining space. I tend to keep the trim color the same from room to room, which only serves to reinforce the "conversation."
Indulge in upholstery
Spend the few extra dollars to fill your upholstery with down or at least use down-wrapped cushions. The luxury experience is worth the cost. Also, don't forget about pillows. They need to provide comfort so, again, use down stuffers.
Here's a cost-saving tip: Per square inch, a good pillow can be wildly expensive. I typically wait until the end of a project to create uniquely patterned pillows fashioned from scraps left over from the draperies, sofas, and chairs.
Treat your windows well
To minimize sun damage, double line your drapery panels. This will also aid in darkening the room to help you sleep. Install shades behind the draperies to enrich the design. I prefer matchstick or bamboo blinds or a custom roman shade.
Worth the cost: Off-the-shelf adjustable drapery hardware can make it very difficult to slide your draperies. A custom-cut drapery rod is a good investment and will save you years of aggravation.
Embrace lamplight
Create pools of light with lamps and avoid excessive use of overhead cans. I also consider lampshades to be a worthy decorative element. Bring your lamp to a specialty shop and seek some advice with respect to size, proportion, and material of the shade. Then trim the shade with decorative flourishes that relate to the room decor.
Here's another tip: Always install high/low switches on the lamp cords so you can vary the light around a room to create that special ambience.
Be generous with small tables
We all want to make our guests as comfortable as possible. If the coffee table is your only table in a living room grouping, it is a long reach for your guests to place their drinks. Small side tables, whether a small cocktail table or a broken up set of nesting tables, will allow your guests to settle in and enjoy whatever is happening in your space.
Accessorize and make it personal!
Accessories are your opportunity to make your space unique. Inventory what you already have before heading to the store. Shells collected on treasured family vacations look great scattered on tables and atop books; a bag of childhood marbles can be displayed in that great cut glass bowl that you usually take out only at holidays; frame some of those old family photos and display them on consoles, end tables, or bookcases for all to see and enjoy.
To view more of Gary's designs, see Designer Gary McBournie: Through the Years in Traditional Home.


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I suspect many people didn't know that the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, was supposed to include much-needed coverage for long-term care.
I suspect many people didn't know that the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, was supposed to include much-needed coverage for long-term care.
Ironically, the enacting legislation was called the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act. But what happened to an initiative that was meant to address what is certainly going to be a huge financial burden for families as the population ages isn't classy at all. It's sad.
The CLASS Act envisioned an insurance program administered by the federal government that would cover long-term care. Medicaid is now the only federal program that extensively deals with these services. But to qualify for the benefit, you have to be pretty poor. Medicare, except in very limited situations, does not cover long-term care, which includes assistance with daily activities such as eating, dressing and bathing, or help with someone who has a severe cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer's disease.
Under the CLASS Act, premiums would have been paid through payroll deductions by employees who decided to participate in the program. Participation by workers would have been voluntary. So participants, not the taxpayers, would have covered the cost. If you were self-employed or your employer chose not to participate, you could have participated through a government-sponsored payment mechanism.
I'm speaking in the past tense, because there is no more CLASS Act. The Obama administration abandoned the idea, because there was great concern that the voluntary nature wouldn't make the program actuarially sound. There was fear that the people who needed the insurance the most would pay, but others who didn't would opt out. Premiums in turn would be too high. If the insurance program became financially unstable, there would have been great pressure for the federal government to bail it out.
So what was put in its place? A commission.
The commission recently issued its report and recommendations on the looming long-term-care crisis. The commissioners, at least those who voted to deliver the report to Congress, concluded that the long-term services and support system as it currently operates in this country "is not sufficient for current or future needs."
The report was passed by a 9-6 vote. Five commissioners were so dissatisfied with what was put forth that they issued a separate statement about why they didn't vote to support the report. Judy Feder, who served on the commission and is an Urban Institute fellow and a professor at the Georgetown Public Policy Institute, is not happy.
The Affordable Care Act is expected to usher in huge changes to the nation's health care system. Part of the reform should have and still needs to include a solution to deal with the looming long-term-care crisis.
Contact Michelle Singletary, a financial columnist at The Washington Post, at email@example.com.


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This week we've followed the story of Harvard and Princeton, two storied crew programs, somehow stuck playing a basketball game Saturday for a spot in the NCAA tournament. You've heard from Brad and Vikram, and Jasper and Colin, all smack-talking because Greg Mankiw and Lars Svensson can't do it on their own.
Worry not, though: everything will be answered on the neutral-site court tomorrow, in New Haven. (And the Dicktern will be there!)
Here's sophomore Crimson forward Kyle Casey: "It would've been nice [to avoid a playoff], but it wouldn't have been right. This is the way it should be, and everyone's excited to play them again ... it's definitely going to be a fight."
And until tip-off, we still have Princeton's Vikram, who wishes to respond to Colin:
Dear Colin,
Yes - you're right. I had failed to recognize Harvard's remarkable mediocrity in Ivy League basketball. I knew they'd/you'd (are you a student?) won a share of a title by beating us, but figured they wouldn't be so excited because after all a share is a share and doesn't guarantee a spot in the tournament. But now everything makes sense - the win really was a big deal even though it didn't clinch a tournament spot. 25 Ivy League titles, an NIT championship, and a Final Four appearance from now, you'll understand where I was coming from.
See you Saturday. May the best team's fans storm the court.
Oh, you're burned, Colin. Anyone remember the equations and lab setup to determine his enthalpy through calorimetry?
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An aspiring sportscaster from San Antonio was among the 12 killed in a shooting rampage inside a Colorado theater overnight Thursday, multiple news outlets are reporting.
Jessica Ghawi had recently moved to Denver to pursue her career in sports reporting, KSAT-TV reported early Friday after receiving a confirmation of her death from her parents.
According to a blog post by her brother, Ghawi and friend Brent Lowak, of Bulverde, attended the premiere for The Dark Knight Rises at the Cinemark Century 16 theater in Aurora, Colo.
Prior to the massacre, Ghawi, aka Jessica Redfield, took to Twitter moments before the gunfire erupted overnight about being at the premiere and about her shock at having to convince a friend to attend with her.
"Never thought I'd have to coerce a guy into seeing the midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises with me," she tweeted.
Lowak was also injured in the shooting, though he is expected to recover.
Ghawi's brother, Jordan, blogged about learning of the shooting before he left San Antonio for Denver Friday morning.
In his blog he said his sister had been shot twice, once in the head, according to Lowak.
An update later in the day described the incident in more detail:
"Jessica and Brent were seated in the middle portion of the theatre when a device was thrown into the theatre that produced a "hissing" sound. The theatre than began to fill with smoke which is when patrons began to move from their seats. At that time, shots were fired. Brent and Jessica immediately dropped to a prone position for cover. Jessica advised multiple times for someone to call 911, which Brent immediately attempted to do. Brent then heard Jessica scream and noticed that she was struck by a round in the leg. Brent, began holding pressure on the wound and attempted to calm Jessica. It was at this time that Brent took a round to his lower extremities. While still administering first aid, Brent noticed that Jessica was no longer screaming. He advised that he looked over to Jessica and saw what appeared to be an entry wound to her head. He further stated that Jessica presented with agonal respirations. Brent then took what may have been his only chance to escape the line of fire and exited the structure where he then contacted my mother. The veracity of any other statements not issued by myself or Peter Burns should be questioned."
In an odd twist of fate, Ghawi had narrowly escaped another shooting just weeks before inside Toronto's Eaton Centre shopping mall. She blogged about the experience here.
Ghawi had interned at KENS-TV and radio stations in San Antonio prior to her move to the Denver area.


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Meet Cate, artist, illustrator and maker who loves to work using a variety of media. She has created quite the collection of products available for purchase across multiple platforms including Spoonflower - where she sells her illustrations in the form of fabric and wallpaper, Society6 where she sells everything from iPhone covers, to cushions and clocks. She's also created her own eCommerce store where she sells orginal artwork, framed prints and stickers among many other things.


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But the polling done for the Las Vegas Review-Journal also shows this year's U.S. Senate race could undergo a major shake-up if a Tea Party candidate gets involved.
It would be a new ballgame, and Reid would be the big beneficiary.
A disaffected conservative running under the Tea Party banner would drain support from a Republican candidate, according to polling of a three-way contest.
In that case, Reid would draw 36 percent of voters, while the Republican nominee would get 32 percent and the Tea Party candidate 18 percent if the election were held today.
And according to CQ Politics, Reid even has a lead among independents with another 30% of them undecided in the three-way match-up. OK, so maybe the Tea Party won't really draw this much support in November... Or maybe they will? We don't know for sure, but whatever the case all the news from this month shows that our Senate race is still very fluid and Harry Reid really can't be counted out.
Oh, and here's another reason not to count Reid out. One of his good friends, who happens to be one of Nevada's biggest employers, is promising to be of help.
In an interview after President Barack Obama's first visit to CityCenter on Friday, Murren used strong words to make it clear he would not only remain loyal to Reid for his efforts to save MGM Mirage's $8.5 billion project but he would take on those trying to remove Reid from office.
"I think it's un-Nevadan, unpatriotic, to go against Senator Reid and I will call out those who try," the MGM Mirage chairman and CEO told Vegas Confidential after the world premiere of Cirque du Soleil's "Viva Elvis."
And for better or for worse, the casinos still hold a hell of a lot of sway in Nevada politics. If the Republicans can't lean on them for help, then they're screwed with this Senate race.
And you've been wondering why I keep saying it's unwise to bet against Harry Reid in this state?


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Carly Fiorina, who has led HP through a period of major transformation resigned yesterday after being asked by the Board of Directors to step down. Her departure stems from disagreement on how to best execute the company's strategy, according to new Chairman Patricia Dunn. CFO Robert Wayman is acting as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is found.
HP has undergone major changes under Fiorina's leadership, most notably from the 2002 merger with Compaq. In addition, there has been an explosion in HP's consumer product line and last year's surprising deal with Apple for an HP-branded iPod.
The merger with Compaq has been a mixed bag for HP. There have been cost savings from combining operations of the two companies, but the company has been losing ground to Dell in PC market share, as Dell opened up a 2.1 percent lead in 2004, up from 0.5 percent in 2003. There have been calls for HP to split into two companies, one focused on consumer products and one on business applications. Fiorina was adamantly opposed to such a move, but it might make sense for a company that sells everything from mp3 players to large enterprise IT solutions to divide along those lines.


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Largely abandoned following a promising debut at Sundance in 2009--presumably because distributors were worried about standing behind a farcical romantic comedy centered on prison breaks and gay lovers--"I Love You Phillip Morris," the true story of super scammer Steven Russell (Jim Carrey) and his beloved Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor), finally arrives in theaters after a string of missed release dates.
Adapted from investigative journalist Steven McVicker's book, I Love You Phillip Morris: A True Story of Life, Love, and Prison Breaks by Steve McVicker, Carrey leads the charge as an ex-police officer-turned-produce salesman, happily married to a lovely God-fearin' woman (Leslie Mann, as funny and captivating as ever despite minimal screen time), and living on the down low as a gay man, until a near fatal car accident convinces him that life is too short to be squandered. He comes out of the closet, divorces his wife and starts a fabulous new life in South Beach with his boyfriend (Rodrigo Santoro), only to discover that "Being gay is expensive." The only way to afford his new lifestyle is to turn to a life of crime and fraud, which eventually lands him in a Texas prison where he falls madly in love with a fellow prisoner, Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor in all his doe-eyed, dreamy glory), setting off a string of jail breaks and new crimes in the hopes of living happily ever after with his beloved cellmate.
Written and directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, the twisted team behind "Bad Santa," "I Love You Phillip Morris" achieves a rare blend of witty, zany comedy with an unbridled sense of romance minus any sentimentality. Carrey's Silly Putty physicality and bravado performance, one of his best in years, set just the right tone of wackiness as Russell recounts his misadventures from what appears to be his death bed. Narration is rarely a good thing in movies; it's usually what writers throw in when they're at a loss creatively and/or need to cram in as much exposition as possible. But Ficarra and Requa use Russell's narration to deliver some of the best jokes of the film.
Cheeky and irreverent, yet surprisingly emotionally charged, "I Love You Phillip Morris" is a genre defying romp that was worth the wait.


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Pedley: Memorable Scenes From The 2010 Season
It amazes me how many sports fans and media have what seem to be super human powers of recollection. They remember in astonishing detail what happened to which driver in races that occurred decades ago.
They'll sit around bottle-strewn tables at restaurants and bistros, or huddle in small groups in infield press centers and debate the greatness of crew chief calls and important race track moments.
Occasionally, somebody will turn to me and ask: What do you think?
Me: Um, what the hell you talkin' about?
Nope, not great powers of recall here. When somebody asks what about last weekend's race the answer is often: Ur, who won again? Which is cool because for the important, historically significant and truly consequential things, well, that's what press guides and the internet are for.
But there are scattered, random, disassociated things I do remember.
Here is a smattering of scenes that I do recall from 2010:
Jeff Burton, Feet of Fury: There he was, kicking the crap out of his damaged race car on the grass infield at Talladega. The Professor. The Virginia Gentleman. Thoughtful, introspective Jeff Burton applying flying kicks to his RCR Chevy after crashing. It all made me feel a bit more human. There was Burton doing to his car exactly what I have wanted to do to stubborn mechanical devices during frustration-induced tantrums around my own home. Go, Jeff, go.
Walkin' Tall – Jeff Gordon in Texas: This was a scene from Fort Worth which
was television reaching full McLuhan-esqe potential. Gordon had gotten together with Jeff Burton on the track and both crashed. Gordon's car was stranded several hundred yards up track from Burton's. So Gordon climbs out, casually brushes off his driver suit, heads past officials and safety folk and starts striking toward Burton. High noon, baby. And Gordon walks, and walks and walks. Tension builds. Those of us wondering what was going on inside the mild-mannered four-time champ's head got our answer as he finally reaches a waiting Burton. Gordon starts swinging. Arms, legs, shouts, wild. I give this one to Gordon on style points.
Good Food, (For the most part) Better Company: For some reason, I got invited to have dinner with Chip Foose the night before the NHRA's Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Being an old hot rod guy, this was great. A memorable honor. Talked with Foose at length about hot rods and how to build them. Well, mostly I listened. (For the record: Chip Foose, wonderful person.) Also at our table was a rep for an NHRA sponsor, Oakley. Another intensely interesting guy. But, big guy. Tall guy. Former basketball player from Pepperdine. We started talking about our personal cars and the tall guy said he just bought a new SUV. Problem was, he could not get comfy driving it. He asked Foose if the seat anchors could be moved back. Foose, perhaps the best custom car builder of the current generation, said, sure. This fourth guy at the table, an editor from one of those car mags which are little more than car-industry shills, pipes in all authoritatively: Nope, can't be done with that model. After a moment of silence, the dinner continued. Let's see, hmmm; editor who doesn't know a half-inch-drive impact wrench from a swivel-headed click torque wrench vs. Chip Foose when it comes to modding a car. I say give it a shot, tall guy.
More Good Food, Concession Stand Style: Martinsville hot dogs, Martinsville hot dogs.
All discussion about track food seems to start right there. Too bad. The dang things are average at best and scary at worst. Sorry, not into gray sausages. For me, the best track food is prepared under the infield grandstands on the front stretch at Indy Speedway. Pork tenderloin sandwiches. Pounded flat and deep fried. I missed my first 500 of the decade in 2009. When I returned this season, I dumped my gear in the media center, made my way down three flights of stairs and set out for a tenderloin. Not an easy trip. To get there, you have to walk through an area which is covered by golf ball-sized loose rocks. A mine field for ankles. Well worth the risk. The sandwich was still sizzling. Little hot sauce, close the bun and eat. The plan was to take it back and eat as I worked. I made it back, the sandwich did not. One later that afternoon did, however.
Voting For Real Winners: I have no idea why I was selected to be a voting member for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. But I am overjoyed that I was. Saying it has been an honor to serve is where you have to start conversations about being a voter. Don't know where to end the conversation. Memories of sitting in that room in the Charlotte Convention Center the last two years not only will never be forgotten. Sitting in a room where Richard Petty is talking about Junior Johnson, who is also in the room, is akin to being in one of those paintings of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In my home office I have a framed copy of my ballot and group photo of the voting panel. It has moved a favorite watercolor poster from the Dallas F-1 race of 1984 – it features all-time faves, Keke Rosberg and Nelson Piquet – off to the side.
Cheating Death: I can still see it when I close my eyes. Elliott Sadler's car ramming into that
barrier at Pocono. Wham! Dirt from the berm which backed up the barrier exploding out the other side. It was ghastly and could have been gruesome. I remember during the press conference in Atlanta following the death of Dale Earnhardt in 2001, NASCAR experts showed an in-car video of a wreck Johnny Benson was in. It was eye-opening incredible what went on inside that car. The old stomach quivered. It was a now-I-get-it moment. Sadler's wreck was worse. Pre-COT, Sadler dies. Believe it.
New and Improved: There is a fine line between improving upon tradition and destroying it. As the cars were wheeled through Gasoline Alley and out to the pits at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first day of qualifying last May, I thought the line had been crossed. "Fast Nine?" Multiple attempts? "Condensed" schedule? Just who is this Randy Bernard guy and what the hell is he doing restructuring – not just tweaking – one of the high holidays of racing? But late that afternoon, I was converted. Excitement was back on Pole Day. Judging from the facial expressions and up-beat buzzing as the Fast Nine were led into the press center for interviews, there were a lot of conversions made that day. Some converts where wearing firesuits. They talked of the pressure and anxiety they experienced as the clock ticked down. Human drama had replaced speeds and records as fuel for Pole Day.
Bad News Revisited: Kelly Hale, the wonderful public relations chief at Kansas
Speedway called me late last October with news that I was expecting but dreading. The situation for NASCAR vice president for corporate communications Jim Hunter was looking grim. Death was imminent. A couple days later, Jim passed on and I stopped answering the phone for a day. Shortly after his death, I wrote that Hunter was the best friend that NASCAR fans never knew they had. His entire career in racing was built around making things better for fans. He often disagreed with the top people in Daytona Beach and would fight them on issues he felt strongly about. Unfortunately, his death will pop into my head every time discussion turns to 2010.
Rolling, Roaring History: The opening day of the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis – OK, Claremont – is time machine stuff. Not seen on television and hardly ever reported is what goes on before the nitro cars are unloaded. It is long lines of the kinds of cars which made some of us old-school American automobile-culture fans American automobile-culture fans in the first place. In those endless lines heading to the staging area at Indy are Oldsmobile 442s, Buick Grand Sports, Super Stock Dodges, AMXs, Sting Rays, Camaros, Bosses. A T-bucket here, a deuce coupe there. All modded out with slicks and Edelbrock stickers and put together in residential garages in working class neighborhoods from Kenosha to Bakersfield. They are being pushed along toward the starting line by greasy guys in t-shirts and blue jeans. You stop, look at their wonderful work and flash them a smile. They proudly reciprocate. Hour after hour, day after day. It never gets old. Can't wait to get back.
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Sean P. Sullivan Says:
Note that this wine has indeed undergone a vintage change since I announced the tasting earlier in the month. I was only able to find the 2010 Cabernet so feel free to pick this up and join in.
Mike Says:
I also couldn't find the 09. My local grocer originally had the 08, which I bought a bottle of, but when that ran out they followed with the 2010, skipping the 09 entirely. In think I'll pick up a 2010 now and open the 2008 and the 2010 for comparison.


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MONDAY, April 16, 2012 (HealthDay News) — The number of American women and men having cosmetic chin surgery increased drastically in 2011, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
The growth in chin augmentation procedures was greater than breast augmentation, Botox injections and liposuction combined.
Reasons for the boom in chin augmentation may include increased use of video-chat technology, an aging baby boomer population and a desire to improve work success, suggested a society news release.
"The chin and jawline are among the first areas to show signs of aging," Dr. Malcolm Roth, president of the society, said in the release. "We also know that as more people see themselves on video-chat technology, they may notice that their jawline is not as sharp as they want it to be. Chin implants can make a dramatic difference."
There were nearly 21,000 chin augmentations last year, a 71 percent increase from 2010, according to the release. Women had nearly 10,100 procedures, a 66 percent increase, and men had almost 10,600 procedures, a 76 percent increase.
Among younger adults, aged 20 to 29, 2,750 underwent augmentations, representing a 68 percent increase. Among those aged 30 to 39, nearly 2,600 had the procedure, a 69 percent increase.
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About the artist
born in 1989, Tabor, Czech Republic
2011 - present Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, Czech Rep., Painting Studio of prof. Zdenek Beran and prof. Michael Rittstein
2010 - 2011 Brno University of Technology, Czech Rep., Faculty of Fine Arts, Studio of Painting of prof. MgA. Petr Kvicala
2009 - 2010 University of Ostrava, Czech Rep., Faculty of Fine Arts, Studio of Painting of doc. MgA. Frantisek Kowolowski
Selected Solo Exhibtions:
2015 'New Wave', Litera Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic
2014 'Disruption' U Kunstatu Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic
2014 'Scraps' Vypalene Kotatko Cafe, Prague, Czech Republic
2013 'People and Water Levels', Transparent Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic
2012 'Small Formats', Bastion Gallery, Tabor, Czech Republic
Selected Group exhibitions:
2013 '2 Painters + 1 Printmaker', Gallery 2+1, Bechyne, Czech Republic
2012 'Last', Navratil Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic
2012 'Students and Graduates', Museum of Strakonice, Czech Republic
2011 'Studio of Painting III', Reduta Theatre, Brno, Czech Republic
2009 'The Intersection Spot', Reduta Theatre, Brno, Czech Republic
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