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Vantage EyeCare is organized by Divisions, each offering a variety of eye care services at multiple locations. Please visit the individual divisional websites for specific details while we continue migrating all content to the Vantage EyeCare website.
Chester County Eye CareChester County Eye Care is the largest multi-specialty eye care practice in Chester County. Recognized for our outstanding reputation and patient care, our ophthalmologists and optometrists provide the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of eye diseases and conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, corneal disorders, and diabetic retinopathy. We also provide LASIK, select oculoplastic and cosmetic services, routine eye care, and contact lens fittings.
Corneal AssociatesCorneal Associates is one of the premier corneal specialty practices in the country. Our corneal specialists treat all corneal conditions including keratoconus, corneal infections, dry eye syndrome, and corneal dystrophies. In addition, we perform state-of-the-art corneal transplantation, corneal crosslinking, limbal stem cell transplantation and keratoprostheses. We also perform complex cataract surgery and laser vision correction surgery.
Eye Associates of Bucks CountyAt Eye Associates of Bucks County, we pride ourselves on providing ethical and compassionate care for you and your family. Our board-certified ophthalmologists perform comprehensive eye exams as well as surgical procedures, using the most advanced technology, to treat cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye diseases. We also take pride in giving our patients the information and time they need so that they can make the most appropriate choice about their care.
Glaucoma Physicians & SurgeonsGlaucoma Physicians & Surgeons specializes in glaucoma and focuses entirely on glaucoma patients. Our ophthalmologists have an in-depth understanding of what it's like to live with glaucoma. We care for people with all stages of the disease from suspicion of glaucoma to end-stage damage. We have access to the complete spectrum of resources from diagnosis to surgical treatment and the expertise to create a customized management strategy for you.
Horizon Eye CareHorizon Eye Care has six convenient locations, including optical shops, in Southern New Jersey. Using state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, our skilled, board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists are committed to helping you attain the clearest vision possible. We offer routine eye care, glasses and contact lenses, laser vision correction, and treatment and surgery for glaucoma, corneal disease, retinal disorders, and cataracts.
Kay, Tabas, Niknam & DiDomenico Ophthalmology AssociatesKay, Tabas, Niknam & DiDomenico Ophthalmology Associates has been providing state-of-the-art ophthalmic care in the Philadelphia area for 40 years. Our highly trained Ophthalmologists and Optometrists are passionate about patient care and thorough examinations. We pride ourselves on providing the best experience for our patients as well as having access to the latest technology in the field. Whether you need to see our Glaucoma specialist, require Cataract Surgery, need Retina care, or a Routine examination our practice is here to serve your eye care needs. Our board-certified doctors and highly trained staff will work closely with you to ensure your care is of the upmost satisfaction.
Northern Ophthalmic AssociatesAt Northern Ophthalmic Associates, our experienced and dedicated team of ophthalmologists and optometrists strive to provide patients with the best quality eye care using the latest technology. When you trust your vision correction and ocular health to Northern Ophthalmic Associates, you can rest assured you will receive top-quality care from empathetic and knowledgeable professionals. We have decades of collective experience and have performed thousands of vision correction procedures.
Ophthalmic AssociatesOphthalmic Associates strives for optimal eye care for every patient. We are committed to helping our patients see as well as possible by maintaining the highest degree of excellence in ophthalmic care. Located in Lansdale, our ophthalmologists and optometrist provide adult and pediatric eye care as well as cataract surgery, lacrimal and eyelid surgery, diabetic eye care, strabismus surgery, refractive surgery and both laser and surgical treatment for glaucoma. We offer a broad range of contact lens options, and carry a large selection of designer brand eyeglasses in our optical shop.
Ophthalmic PartnersOphthalmic Partners of Pennsylvania and New Jersey provide advanced eye care in the areas of cataract surgery, laser vision correction, corneal disease, glaucoma, and pediatric ophthalmology. Whether you are seeking a routine eye exam for your child or the latest advancement in corneal transplants and glaucoma surgeries, our eye doctors are prepared to meet your needs. We have the necessary expertise and experience to diagnose, manage, and treat complex eye disorders and disease.
Ophthalmic Surgical AssociatesOphthalmic Surgery Associates has a long history of providing full service, family-oriented eye care for the residents of Delaware County. Our eye doctors and staff are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized ophthalmic care for all of our patients. From comprehensive eye exams to surgery, our practice specializes in diseases and conditions of the eye. We utilize the latest advances in medicine combined with the state-of-the-art technology to treat our patients with comfort and compassion.
Philadelphia Eye AssociatesPhiladelphia Eye Associates, founded over 40 years ago, offers state-of-the-art comprehensive eye care and a wide range of specialty services such as refractive, advanced cataract, corneal and oculoplastic surgical care at four central Philadelphia locations including Wills Eye Hospital.
Phoenixville Eye Care SpecialistsPhoenixville Eye Care Specialists is a full-service eye care provider, proudly serving Phoenixville and Pottstown, as well as Limerick, Royersford, Collegeville and the Western Main Line. We have been the area leader in comprehensive eye care for over 35 years. We offer routine vision and medical eye examinations, the latest in glasses and contact lenses, 24-hour emergency eye care, medical treatment for eye diseases including glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and state-of-the-art surgery, including small incision phacoemulsification cataract surgery and laser surgery. Our doctors and staff are able to provide their wealth of knowledge and experience, plus the latest in technology, to treat all of your family's eye care needs, from children to adults.
South Jersey Eye PhysiciansSouth Jersey Eye Physicians' mission is to protect, preserve, and improve vision. With three convenient locations, we offer a broad range of ophthalmology and optometry services to both adults and children. Our "in office" surgical center provides patient centered, high tech cataract and MIGS surgery. Whether you're looking for new eyeglasses, contact lenses, LASIK, cataract surgery, care for your diabetes, macular degeneration or glaucoma, or just needing an eye exam, we have experienced eye doctors on staff to meet all of your eye care needs.
Tri-County Eye + Century Eye CareTri-County Eye Physicians, now merged with Century Eye Care, is proudly the largest full-service eye care practice in Bucks County. We provide state-of-the-art, high quality comprehensive and specialty ophthalmology services, advanced refractive cataract surgery, diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, glaucoma and retinal disorders, laser vision correction, oculoplastic cosmetic eyelid and reconstructive surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, routine vision care exams, contact lens fittings and low vision rehabilitation.


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Foster City, California, Tuesday, April 1, 2014
For Immediate Release
Sapient Services, LLC, has procured funding to build and operate two new, cutting-edge data center facilities in the northern and southern hemispheres. Sapient is extremely excited about the project, which stands to push the boundaries of PUE to 0.94.
Built in different geographic locations, these twin data centers (NP1 and SP1) are to operate as one. Data will be mirrored to capitalize on their unique operational abilities. SP1, the site located at the South Pole, will operate entirely on solar power during the summer there. With all that free cooling, the initial calculations indicate a PUE of 0.94. This remarkable design will be mirrored at NP1, the North Pole site that will operate only during the summer there. Engineering for NP1 was a little more advanced due to the entire site having to be built on movable tracks to compensate for ice-floe movement.
As for operations, Terry Vergon stated, "We only need a single crew to operate both sites since only one will be in operation at any given time, reducing cost." As one data center is placed into what we call 'deep freeze' for the winter, the team will transition to the other hemisphere to do a 'cold startup' of the other site. Each data center is completely self-contained with its own waste recycling processing, just like the space station."
Sapient is currently looking to staff the facilities. If you applied to go to Mars and were not selected, we'd love to talk to you. People with prior service in submarines, Space Lab, or forest-station lookouts are encouraged to apply.
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Sylvia Manor '78 received the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Upon graduating from Beekmantown Central High School, Sylvia enrolled at Clinton Community College, receiving her A.S. in Business Administration in 1978. In 1980 Sylvia completed her B.S. in Accounting at Plattsburgh State University and she and her husband, Wayne Manor, also a proud CCC alum, relocated to Dallas, Texas. Sylvia began her career as a revenue accountant for a regional oil production company. In 1984 she earned her Certified Public Accounting designation and swiftly advanced her career, working for several regional oil companies in the Dallas area.
Over a decade ago Sylvia embraced a high-risk opportunity and teamed up with a group of talented professionals who struck oil in Ghana, Africa and created Kosmos Energy, LCC. On July 6, 2015 Sylvia retired as Vice President and Controller of the company that now employs several hundred people in eight countries. Sylvia played an important role taking the company public on the New York Stock Exchange and enjoyed a successful career.
Sylvia could not have known "where the often snow covered road, up the hill to Clinton Community College would lead!" But, throughout her many successful ventures and adventures, Sylvia has never forgotten that Clinton Community College is where she got her start. She and Wayne have made a significant contribution to the promotion of the college, the alumni association, and the Clearly Clinton Campaign through their passion for and dedication to education.


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Spring Blooms with Service Learning
Our creative and energetic high school Crusaders have outdone themselves this year with a huge variety of service-learning projects on behalf of their communities. They are getting their entire schools involved with benefit events, collection drives, and teen awareness activities. Here is a quick summary of what's going on:
Central High School
A basketball tournament to benefit Amos House, with an accompanying drive in every homeroom to collect hygiene products for the organization's clients. The top two homerooms get a pizza party!
Classical High School
The theme is "A Coin for Kids," with collection containers in every homeroom to benefit Hasbro Children's Hospital's Child Life Services.
Providence Academy of International Studies &
Cooley Health, Science & Technology High School
A movie night with Avatar to benefit The Tomorrow Fund. Get a Tomorrow Fund wristband with admittance!
Feinstein High School &
Jorge Alvarez High School
A joint leadership workshop between the two schools to promote nonviolence, in collaboration with Brown College Advisor Ashley Greene and Brother Ray. A mural for the Alvarez cafeteria is also underway, plus a "Take the Pledge" day. A fashion show and open mic fundraiser on June 4 will benefit the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence.
William E. Tolman High School
A canned good drive for the Rhode Island Food Bank. With every three cans you give, get a raffle ticket for prizes!
Hope High School
A campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving, along with a banner created by all the students for the cafeteria.
Central Falls High School
A mural created by students to raise awareness about drug abuse.
Woonsocket High School
A coin drive on behalf of The Tomorrow Fund.
Shea High School
A clothing drive for victims of the recent RI floods in collaboration with the RI Donation Exchange Program.
Mount Pleasant High School
A benefit basketball game on May 21, pitting the Faculty All-Stars vs. the Senior All-Stars. All proceeds will be donated to the family of Kela Moore.


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Looking for photography classes in Harrisonburg VA? Whether you are a beginner, hobbyist, or professional, the best approach to improving your photography abilities is through hands-on classes with knowledgeable instructors.
Virginia offers numerous accredited and recognized photography schools. Photography classes teach techniques such as lighting, exposure and composition, posing and unposing, portrait capture, and other photography fundamentals. Maturing into an experienced photographer can pave the road to a booming professional career or lifelong hobby.
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With the loss of iSyndica, doing these monthly sales reports is gonna be a major pain-in-the-ass. But I vow to keep on keeping on.
Also, a little bit of great news… For the month of September this site averaged 244 unique visitors a day dropping as low as 82 but with well over 1000 when I make new posts. So I'd like to thank everyone for stopping by and I've got a lot more info coming… Plus I'm working out a way to give back to all of you (some kind of contest, I'm still working out the details).
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September was a pretty busy month for me with other projects. I signed on as Director of Photography on a web based TV show and I got heavily involved with several other projects outside of stock. I did manage to shoot about 100 new clips and render out about 20 new animations, but I haven't had time to upload them. With iSyndica shutting down on the 10th of October, I'm taking a few days off of my projects to get the clips edited and syndicated out everywhere before the 10th.
iStock announced a major cut in pay for most of their artists in September, I'm sure you've heard of it. As a result a lot of exclusives at iStock have dropped their exclusivity and started uploading to Pond5, Revo and other sites. The result is MUCH slower review times on most of the major sites. Since the pay cut doesn't take effect until January of 2011, a lot of iStock exclusives are wait until then to drop their exclusivity, so expect review times to get even worse in January/February.
Pond5's wait time is up to 3 weeks right now and they're not reviewing clips every day (or even every business day), so it could get worse before it gets better. Also, it appears that they read my comment about their lack of curating and decided to 'punish me' by removing all of my clips from their front page bin. It's probably hurt my sales as things seem a but down from last year and from reports by most of my friends that their sales for the first week of October are gangbusters. I'm not happy about the lack of sales, but the lack of them curating is going to hurt even worse down the road. The more clips they approve that are simply copies of what's already online is going to hurt buyers as it becomes impossible to find exactly what they need through a sea of copycats. Especially with all of the keyword spam going on there. At least ShutterStock, iStock and other sites actually curate the keywords too.
Let me unequivocally state that I LOVE POND5. It's my favorite site, not just because it's my highest source of revenue, but because they still treat artists as partners, not servants. at the end of the day, they prove that you can have a fair relationship with artist and everyone can make money. My complaints about them are simply because I love them and I want to see them improve. It's the same reason I complain about my step-daughter chewing with her mouth open, or not saying please. Pointing those things out so that she can fix the problem makes her a better person. Pointing out Pond5's faults so they can fix them makes it a better site. Sadly, it doesn't seem like they see it that way…
RevoStock was super dead last month, not just for me but for a number of my friends as well. Maybe it was because I didn't upload anything… But I doubt it because all of my best selling clips on Pond5 are also on Revo. They just don't appear to have a good base of buyers. The good news is they enacted a new method for sharing revenue between artists. So, two or more artists can collaborate on a project, then one artist uploads the project and sets up sharing with the other artist(s). That is an AWESOME new feature and if they would promote it more, I think they'll see a major upshift in quality submissions. I created a clip using some footage loaned to me by a friend and I'm about to upload and test out this great new feature.
It's definitely the beginning of Fall here in Kansas. The pollen count is going nuts from all the dead foliage, the temperatures are near perfect during the day and the skies are mostly blue and clear. Perfect for getting outside with my camera and shooting some footage. I just need to make time for editing and submitting, otherwise it's pretty useless just sitting on my memory cards and/or hard drives.


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Businesses find it an extremely challenging task to learn about how their customers and target audience feel about their offerings. Business experts believe that it is entirely impossible for an organization to please all its customers all the time. However, even if you are comfortable with the fact that you have been unable to please each of your customers every time, then also you need to understand how your customers feel about all your products and services.
You must always try to evaluate your reputation, seek customers' reviews, and revisit your business policies accordingly in order to ensure better business prospect. However, as this is quite a challenging task to collect feedbacks from different types of customers, most businesses outsource customer survey functions to reliable call center companies.
To gather and analyze feedbacks from customers, it is very important to develop consistent and valuable conversations with them.
You need to expand your brand's presence across social media platforms, and more importantly, you need to contact each prospect or customer personally in order to know their opinions or feedbacks.
This is certainly not only time consuming, but also requires in-depth level of proficiency and expertise so that you can efficiently gather all the desired information within a set budgetary outline.
Therefore, most organizations avail outsourced call center services, which help them in gathering and accumulating customers' data and opinions. As these call center companies primarily render customer-focused support services, their agents interact with customers on a daily basis.
It is certainly an easy task for these agents to collect and gather all the information from customers that can help businesses develop deep consumer insights.
More importantly, as call center companies render customer support solutions across varied communication channels, they can certainly collect customers' opinions and feedbacks through a variety of communication channels.
Benefits of outsourcing customer survey functions to expert call centers
Enhanced accuracy of data regarding consumers' opinions: It is so true that call center companies have in-depth expertise of conducting customer surveys. These contact centers have proficiently trained surveyors and data analysts who can collect accurate and reliable data from customers regarding their opinions, feedbacks, and reviews.
Call centers make sure that the data collected through varied communication channels are competently verified in order to ensure complete accuracy and reliability of data.
Increased overall efficiency: Once you outsource customer survey functions to a call center company, you can be rest assured of efficient accomplishment of this task.
As these call centers have efficient tools that can ensure exhaustive customer surveys, it is not a surprise that these companies can ensure increased overall efficiency.
By collaborating with expert customer survey service providers, you can pay more attention to core functions of your organization. This will help you increase the overall performance of your firm adeptly.
Minimized expenditures: Call centers ensure cost-effective customer survey solutions. There are plenty of reliable, reputed, and expert vendors that ensure immaculate and cost-effective outsourced call center services. By collaborating with such vendors or survey agencies, you can ensure cost-efficient accomplishment of customer survey functions. These call center companies or survey firms can ensure you favorable outcomes at minimal expenditure.
More time for strategic planning: This is yet another strategic advantage of outsourcing customer survey functions to an expert agency. When you outsource a time consuming or complex process to an outside expert, you buy yourself more time that you can wisely use for strategic business planning.
This is certainly the most advantageous or beneficial aspect of availing assistance or guidance from experts. Therefore, businesses must always approach an expert customer survey firm that can help them conduct exhaustive surveys and collect valuable data regarding customers' opinions efficiently.
Considering these strategic benefits of outsourcing customer survey functions to expert agencies, you must always avail outsourced call center services from trusted and reliable vendors.
At Visaya KPO, we realize that within each customer contact lies the opportunity to make a connection. Our contact center delivery programs are designed to enrich the customer's experience across multiple touch points, helping you build long-term loyalty and a reputation for service excellence.
Article Source: http://www.thebaynet.com/articles/0916/significance-of-availing-customer-survey-services-from-call-centers.html


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Have you ever wondered why some people are better than others at solving certain (complex) problems and making good decisions? Thereby leading the pack?
The answer seems obvious: they know more than us, or they have the experience required, they have the better education, the gift of the gab, and my favourite – they are the appointed authority etc.
We seem to find a reason for every situation in life with smart people to stand back, we become inventive with excuses as to why they outperform us, and why we have to be submissive or why we have to adhere to them. It's called conformity. Society has taught us to conform to the rules; of culture, religion, social beliefs, and structure. All good and well, don't get me wrong, but they never taught us that our thoughts, our thinking and reason do not belong to the same rules.
Our minds are free agents, or should be. So how smart are you anyway? Some people are smarter than others for sure! But being smart isn't enough, when we want to find truth, and seek clarity, rationality. The truth is this; we are all "smart" at one thing, but not all things.
People have been conditioned to think with one paradigm only, all their lives, they just stay true to one way of thinking, and they never stop to think about their own thoughts, or way of thinking, when they do this thing called thinking so well.


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Thanks to scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the billions of dollars lost each year as waste heat from industrial processes could be converted into electricity. An ORNL team, led by Scott Hunter, has developed a high-efficiency thermal waste heat energy converter that actively cools electronic devices, photovoltaic cells, computers and other large industrial systems while generating electricity.
Hunter noted, "In the United States, more than 50 percent of the energy generated annually from all sources is lost as waste heat so this actually presents us with a great opportunity to save industry money through increased process efficiencies and reduced fuel costs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions."
The technology uses cantilever structures that are about 1 millimeter square in size – about 1,000 of these converters can be attached to a 1-inch square surface, such as computer chip or PV cell. Although the amount of electricity each device can generate is small – 1 to 10 milliwatts per device – many arrays can be used to generate sizable amounts that can power remote sensor systems or assist in active cooling.
Initially, Hunter envisions the technology being used for cooling high-performance computer chips, such as those in petaflop-scale computers. Check out more on ORNL's waste heat to electricity technology here.
Hated by boaters and pool owners alike, algae may someday help provide us with the raw machinery to power our appliances. At Argonne National Laboratory, a team of scientists led by chemist Lisa Utschig, are working to make this a reality.
The team has linked platinum nanoparticles with algae proteins, commandeering photosynthesis to produce hydrogen. The system produces hydrogen at a rate five times greater than the previous record-setting method.
Utschig explained, "If you are considering the question 'How do we get energy from the sun,' you always come back to photosynthesis. Photosynthesis does it best. It's been engineered over millions of years."
Chemist Lisa Utschig tests container of photosynthetic proteins linked with platinum nanoparticles |
Courtesy of Argonne National Laboratory
Most solar fuel efforts focus on a type of protein complex called Photosystem I (PSI), which is the first half of the photosynthetic duo found in all green plants. The Argonne team designed a platinum nanoparticles catalyst that links together with PSI when mixed in water.
Next steps for the team focus on improving the method's efficiency, reliability and economics. Learn more about how nanoparticles are helping scientists harvest light with solar fuels here.


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Scandisco November 6, 2008Posted by James Warren in apropos of nothing, funny.
In the absence of anything properly professional (genuine professional properness will be along soon, blogfans), here is something nonsensical. It is, I think, the finest thing ever to come out of Finland (and that includes herring, mobile phones and Kati and Piia, Bite's twin Finnish receptionists, circa 1999).
Hat tip to Robert Anderson, my awesome sidekick at WS Towers.
- 1. Matt - November 7, 2008
Don't forget Finlandia Vodka, and Sibelius. And are you sure we had twins? Were you seeing double?
- 2. Peter Jacob - November 7, 2008
Simply awesome. Ged rid of Brucey we need this on mainstream TV. Of particular note is the additional hip movement from the guy – can that be trained or are you just born with a bit of Travolta in you?
- 4. tim hoang - November 10, 2008
Looking forward to hearing you blog proper again
- 5. Toan - November 11, 2008
3 mins 16 secs in – the move, I'm going to call it 'the inverted knee shuffle' from the main man in white (God?) is genius. Haven't seen action like that since my cousin's wedding in Gloucester.
PS can we get the twins to the WS Xmas party? (I am thinking up-market Fun House http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH1LvL3u9vk)


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We took the 2014 Jaguar F-Type S and the 2013 Porsche Boxster to the always-beautiful Lime Rock Park to see if Britain's new roadster had the goods to unseat the benchmark Porsche from the top of the heap. Sam Posey reports, and we deliver the exclusive first instrumented test numbers of Jag's new kitten.
Who wins the comparo? Read the full story to find out, and check out the pretty photos while you're there.


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|Mary-Louise Browne
Blue eyed
year: 2011
size: 280 x 350 mm
media: Acrylic on Leather
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Mary-Louise Browne is a sculptor of words - she has been working at the forefront of text-based conceptual practice in New Zealand for over 30 years. Using text in lieu of imagery, her work speaks to the visual while refusing the prevalence of images and their authority over contemporary imagination. She explores the metaphoric, material and visual qualities of language in a range of media including neon, granite, glass, metal, canvas, leather and paper.
In her work, found texts - mottoes, maxims, instructions, movie or song lines - are represented and given new form and context. The works challenge conventional readings and demonstrate how apparently simple words can have multiple layers of meaning. There is a delight in the double entendre and the clash of media and meaning, high art and the signwriter's craft.
Much of her work investigates the nature of art itself and the role of the viewer in 'reading' and interpreting an artwork. The big questions that she explores are handled with a playful lightness, warmth, wit and irony.
Mary-Louise Browne is an established artist with an impressive history of exhibitions and permanent public art works including 'Byword', 2006, a series of nine stone benches running the length of Lorne Street in Auckland and 'Body to Soul', 1996, a monumental stone staircase in Wellington's Botanical Garden. Browne graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree with First Class Honours in sculpture from the Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland in 1982.


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The ultimate guide to Ferrari special editions
If you're in a Ferrari, you're king of the road. But there are Ferraris, and there are Ferraris. Mere mortals can rock up to a dealer and drive out with a Portofino, F8 Tributo, GTC4Lusso or 812 Superfast.
Not so with the special editions: the mere existence of which is often difficult to verify. This rarified unobtanium is only available to – and often commissioned by – Maranello's most loyal customers, along with the most revered Ferrari collectors.
Here are some of the finest examples from over the years.
Ferrari P80C
The latest special edition Ferrari bucks the trend somewhat. The P80/C is no coachbuilt special designed to light up Pebble Beach 50 years from now with its panel-beaten curves. Instead, it's a track car that rivals the McLaren Senna for single-mindedness. Its design is peppered with homages to racing Ferraris from history, it took more than three years to build, and it's a one-off. Doesn't get much more special than that.
Ferrari SP1 and SP2
Arriving shortly before the P80/C, were the Monza SP1 and SP2, revealed at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. Both use the 800hp V12 from the Ferrari 812 Superfast and draw inspiration from the racing barchettas of the 1950s. The SP1 is a single-seater, while the SP2 has room for one passenger. Both lean heavily on classically beautiful Ferrari designs of old.
Ferrari SP38
The SP38 is based on the running gear of the 488 GTB and is the latest creation from Ferrari's One-Off programme. Built for one of the marque's most loyal customers, it features a few subtle nods to Ferrari's heritage, along with wafer-thin inset headlights, relocated daytime running lights and a wedge-like profile.
Ferrari F60 America
Ferrari unveiled the limited edition F60 America at a gala dinner in Beverly Hills back in 2014, building 10 units to mark the 60th anniversary of its presence in North America. Powered by the F12's V12 engine, the F60 America was notable for its fabric roof, which worked at speeds of up to 70mph. Fittingly, the special edition was treated to a North American Racing Team (NART) livery.
Ferrari SP12 EC
The 'EC' in the Ferrari SP12 EC stands for Eric Clapton, as the legendary guitarist allegedly spent £3 million on this one-off creation. Designed to pay homage to the Ferrari 512 BB – of which Clapton has owned three – the SP12 EC was based on the 458 Italia. It's got us on our knees.
Ferrari F12 TRS
Taking inspiration from the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa of the 1950s, the F12 TRS was the F12 Berlinetta's extreme cousin. The one-off special edition retained the standard car's V12 engine, but the car was stripped back to the bare essentials. Even the roof was removed.
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Edition
In 2009, Ferrari auctioned this unique 599 GTB Fiorano in Beijing. Finished with a cracked-glaze pattern inspired by the Ge Kiln porcelain of the Song Dynasty, the one-off 599 was bought by an anonymous bidder from Shanghai for around £950,000.
Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio
Built to honour Sergio Pininfarina after his passing in 2012, the Pininfarina Sergio concept was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Based on the 458 Spider, the car was not intended for production, but Ferrari later announced that it would build six Sergios, still based on the 458 Spider. Car number one, pictured here, was offered at RM Sotheby's Monaco auction in May 2018.
Ferrari Superamerica 45
You know you've made it in life when you're able to commission Ferrari to build a special edition commemorating the 45th anniversary of your first Ferrari purchase. But that's exactly what a New York collector did in 2011 with the Superamerica 45. Highlights include a rotating one-piece carbon fibre roof.
Ferrari 250 Europa Coupe Vignale
Arguably one of the prettiest Ferraris ever created, the 250 Europa Coupe Vignale was presented at the 1954 New York Motor Show. Designed by Michelotti and built by Vignale, the one-off beauty was sold at RM Sotheby's New York auction in 2015 for £3.3 million.
Ferrari GG50
Built to celebrate Giorgetto Giugiaro's 50th year as a car designer, the Ferrari GG50 was based on the 612 Scaglietti. Amazingly, the concept – which was sketched by the great man himself – featured a hatchback and flat-folding rear seats. How very practical.
Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina
The so-called 'Beast of Turin' has an incredible backstory. Car collector, James Glickenhaus, was approached by Pininfarina to commission a one-off car. Glickenhaus agreed and demanded the car should be based on the last unregistered Ferrari Enzo. So impressed was he with the results, the then Ferrari chairman, Luca di Montezemolo, agreed to allow the Ferrari badge on the front.
Ferrari 575 GTZ Zagato
Only six Ferrari 575 Maranellos were treated to a Zagato body, but each one was unique and tailored to the individual needs of the first owner.
Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta
Do not adjust your set, this is indeed a gold Ferrari. The Pininfarina-designed P540 Superfast Aperta was commissioned by the son of the chap who invented cable TV. According to Edward Watson, it was "the most special Christmas present of my life". Well, underneath the wrapping was a Ferrari 599.
Vandenbrink Ferrari 599 GTO
Although not officially acknowledged by Ferrari, the Vandenbrink 599 GTO concept was a pretty good tribute to the original Ferrari 250 GTO.
Gemballa MIG-U1 Ferrari Enzo
If the Vandenbrink 599 GTO slots into the fine tribute category, surely the Gemballa MIG-U1 does precisely the opposite. Nobody is doubting the amount of work Gemballa put into re-imagining the Ferrari Enzo, we're just not sure the effort was worthwhile. What do you think?
Ferrari SA Aperta
Ah, that's better. Announced at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the SA Aperta was a drop-top version of the Ferrari 599, with all 80 cars sold before it was unveiled. Is 80 too many for this car to feature in this gallery? Perhaps, but when it looks this good, who's complaining?
Gullwing America Ferrari F340 Competizione
You'll either love the Gullwing America Ferrari F340 Competizione, or you won't. Designed as a tribute to the 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Berlinetta, we happen to quite like it.
Wheelsandmore Ferrari FF
Tuning house, Wheelsandmore, has created its fair share of Ferrari special editions, often with varying degrees of success. Purists may bemoan its inclusion here amongst some of the great designers and coachbuilders, but this FF was suitably subtle.
Ferrari 330 GT Shooting Brake
The Ferrari 330 GT Shooting Brake is perhaps the most British Ferrari in the world. If such a thing exists. It was built in 1968 at the request of Luigi Chinetti Jr, who simply wanted an estate version of the 330 GT. Formerly owned by car-nut Jay Kay, it was recently for sale at Joe Macari in London for around £700,000.
Ferrari Ascari
The Ferrari Ascari concept won the 'Ferrari: New Concepts for the Myth' car design award in 2005. Judges included Luca di Montezemolo, Jean Todt and Piero Ferrari, the only living son of Enzo Ferrari.
Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta by Zagato
You have to hand it to Zagato, for it knows a thing or two about creating Ferrari-based masterpieces. Using the 250 GT Tour de France chassis, Zagato transformed the race car into a more opulent affair. Five were built – a Berlinetta (seen here), Coupe Corsa, Competizione, Lusso and Prototipo.
Ferrari 458 Italia 20th Anniversary Special Edition
Ferrari celebrated the 20th anniversary of its first car sold in China by introducing a 458 Italia special edition exclusively for the Chinese market. Predictably named the 458 Italia 20th Anniversary Special Edition, only 20 cars were built, with each one finished in exclusive Marco Polo Red.
Ferrari 458 MM Speciale
Launched in 2016 and designed by Ferrari's in-house styling team, the 458 MM Speciale featured a 'visor' effect for the windscreen and a number of nods to the firm's heritage. These include a black-painted A-pillar in the style of the 1984 Ferrari GTO and Italian flag livery. The handcrafted aluminium bodywork was all new, while the one-off creation sat on unique alloy wheels.
Ferrari 166 MM/212 Export 'Uovo'
Fontana of Padova and the sculptor Franco Reggiani were commissioned by Count Giannino Marzotto to create a streamlined body for the Ferrari 166 MM/212 Export. Nicknamed 'Uovo' (Italian for egg), the one-off creation was around 150kg lighter than Ferraris of the time and fitted with twin shock absorbers and a 156-litre fuel tank. It sold at Monterey in 2017 for a cool $4.5 million.
Ferrari SP1
This is where it all began for Ferrari's Special Projects division: a bespoke F430 built for a Japanese customer named Junichiro Hiramatsu in 2008, who was said to be a fan of the Fioravanti concept car of 1998.
Ferrari FXX K Evo
Launched in October 2017, the K Evo is an evolution of the XX programme launched in 2005, with cars developed for research and innovation purposes. Like previous XX cars, it's not homologated for road use, but aimed at Ferrari's select-group of enthusiasts who are keen to be involved in the development of a 'closed-wheel laboratory car'.
Ferrari at 70
In truth, there are too many SP builds to mention here, so we haven't included them all. We've also avoided the Tailor Made cars unveiled to mark Ferrari's 70th anniversary in 2018. Maranello created 70 exclusive liveries to "blend the past with the future to create the icons of tomorrow". All cars featured a commemorative logo and an ID plate with the name of the model that inspired them.


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Fans who are excited about Disney's Infinity 2.0 launch may have reason to be a little upset this morning as it was announced that the Hulk figure, part of the Disney Infinity launch will not be available on all gaming platforms on launch day.
While you will eventually get to play as Hulk, the Collector's Edition will only be available on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 on launch day. This was just one of the many partnerships Sony announced at its E3 press conference.
Probably not the most thought out tactic on Disney's part as this is going to force a number of people to buy up as many of the sets as they can, and immediately turn around and sell the figure on the "black market" at a jacked up price for a huge profit. Something similar to this was seen on the Skylanders front when Ninjini was first launched and those who were able to get the limited figure early on sold it online for three to four times the price ($80-150).
As popular as the Hulk is, and the early smashing action we've seen in released videos, this will be the character to have in the arsenal when it comes to leveling the playing field.


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Indigenous injustice cost expected to soar
Taxpayers should expect a wave of new class actions over the mistreatment of Indigenous Australians, according to a litigation funder.
Queensland taxpayers have forked out $220 million in the past 14 months for injustices perpetrated by the state government and authorities.
This week, the government agreed in principle to a $190 million class action settlement with around 10,000 Indigenous workers who were denied their wages last century.
It was the fifth-largest class action settlement in Australian history, pending approval by the Federal Court.
It came after the Queensland government in May last year agreed to pay out $30 million to 447 Palm Island residents subjected to a racist police response to riots that followed Cameron Doomagee's 2004 death in custody.
Stuart Price, chief executive of Litigation Lending, which funded the Queensland stolen wages action, expects more such cases.
"This is an emerging opportunity for them," he told AAP. "There comes a point in the history of Australia that bold steps need to be taken."
Examples of Indigenous class actions against Australian governments are rare, but recent.
The Northern Territory government in 2017 compensated 71 former residents who suffered years of abuse at an Aboriginal children's home between 1946 and 1980 for an undisclosed amount.
Two years later, the same government paid an estimated $350,000 to residents from remote Santa Teresa over the neglect of their homes.
The forced removal of children, cultural and land dispossession and deaths in custody are among other areas in which people could take action.
"I think every single family affected by a death in custody could go into court tomorrow," said Sam Watson, chair of Indigenous community organisation Link-Up Queensland.
Mr Watson said class actions could see the legal system "place a real dollar value on Aboriginal lives and suffering".
But he is concerned elderly Indigenous people, frustrated by delaying tactics by respondents, could settle too quickly for too little money.
"Clever politicians would rather try to stall and prolong the case for as long as possible, knowing litigants have finite resources," Mr Watson said.
Mr Price said Australians should not be critical of people mistreated by governments who take legal action.
"It's important that those (actions) aren't seen as anything other than ... access to justice," he said.
"In this (stolen wages) case, these individuals worked hard.
"They built modern Australia. There's research that shows that those wages were used to build hospitals and roads and infrastructure within what is now modern Queensland.
"If you put yourself in their shoes of whether or not you would be happy working no wage, I think the answer would be a resounding 'no'."


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Photos of the fully restored Port Clinton Lighthouse being moved to it's permanent location at Waterworks Park on August 16, 2016. Photography by Geoff Mendenhall. Thank you Geoff !
History of Lighthouse and Early Efforts to Gain City Support.
Photo slideshow of our lighthouse over time.
Watch to see how the Port Clinton Lighthouse Conservancy is restoring an icon for Port Clinton, OH and Lake Erie. Video produced by Nick James Productions.
The Port Clinton Lighthouse Conservancy moves the Port Clinton Lighthouse outside from its restoration facility. Now they wait for approval from the City of Port Clinton for permanent placement. Lighthouse moved on National Lighthouse Day August 7th, 2014. Video produced by Nick James Productions.
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Letter to Ferrero
1170 Brussels
Dear director,
On Tuesday the 10th of October the Dutch TV program EénVandaag (OneToday) convincingly showed that many children and underpaid adults harvesting hazelnuts in the northern part of Turkey. These hazelnuts are imported in The Netherlands and other European countries and are processed in a number of consumer products like chocolate, cookies, ice-cream and hazelnut paste for the European market.
In the program the first undersigned, on behalf of the campaign 'Stop Child Labour', already stated that we expect that all companies that are processing hazelnuts will do everything in their capacity to make sure that the affected children will be going to school full-time during the whole year while their parents should be paid fair wages and enjoy decent working conditions.
In Turkey hundreds of thousands of poor families travel across the country every year looking for work. Large groups of migrant labourers are involved in harvesting hazelnuts in the coastal areas of Northern Turkey. Research from the Turkish teachers union Egitim Sen, member of Education International, indicates that many children are missing three to month of education every year because of the seasonal work they are performing alongside their parents. These children make 1012 hour working days. Turkey has a compulsory education for eight years of schooling, but children harvesting hazelnuts are missing a big part of their right to education. The children and their parents are living in poverty, at home as well as during the harvesting season. During this season they live in tents, generally with sanitation and running water.
Your company is processing hazelnuts that are sold on the Dutch and European market.
We are there requesting you to inform us if you process hazelnuts from Turkey and if you, in the context of your policy on Corporate Social Responsibility, have already taken concrete measures to eradicate child labour and secure decent wages and working conditions for adult migrant labourers harvesting hazelnuts in your supply chain.
Possibly this issue is new to your company and possibly you are also shocked like us about child labour and the sub-standard working conditions in hazelnut harvesting in Turkey. The campaign Stop Child Labour asks you to do your utmost to tackle these issue together with your suppliers as well as, where-ever possible, in co-operation with civil society organizations and the government.
With regard to the Turkish government it is important to stress that the government has ratified both ILO Conventions against child labour and that actively combating child labour is also part of the Ninth Development Plan (2007-2013) of the Turkish government.
We also would like to invite you for the first screening on the 19th of November in De Balie in Amsterdam of the documentary 'Children of the Season' about seasonal and child labour in Turkey with a focus on the harvesting of hazelnuts. You are invited as well to discuss this issue and your response to it with the filmmakers and the audience.
We are awaiting your response to this letter with great interest and kindly request you to send your reply within the coming two weeks. As Stop Child labour campaign we are of course most willing to share thoughts with you on actively tackling the problems of child and underpaid adult labour in Turkish's hazelnut production.
With kind regards,
Manuela Montero (director Hivos)
Henk van de Kolk (chairperson FNV Bondgenoten)
On behalf of 'Stop Child labour – School is the best place to work'
Dutch participants in this campaign:
General Education Union
FNV Mondiaal
ICCO and Church in Action
IndiaCommittee of the Netherlands (ICN)
Stichting Kinderpostzegels


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Taking "Shakespeare Inside" Out, Colette Gordon Talks to Tauriq Jenkins about Hamlet in prison and a "first for South African theater"
Performances like this are rarely seen. Shakespeare prison projects tend to allow only fleeting glimpses of performance "inside." Mickey B, which Ramona Wray wrote about in the fall 2011 special issue of Shakespeare Quarterly, with a follow-up interview with the director in the SQ Forum, is one exception. Through the Educational Shakespeare Company's film project, prisoners at Belfast's Maghaberry Prison were able to produce a full-length adaptation of Macbeth which was then screened for audiences outside the prison.
In the case of Hamlet, performed by incarcerated youth in Cape Town, actors and audience experienced a live performance that took both groups away from the prison and expectations of prison Shakespeare.
I interviewed the director, Tauriq Jenkins, about the role and importance of this work and about Shakespeare in a South African context of incarceration.
—Colette Gordon


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Need help !!! My daddy
Post your pictures from Desert Shield/Storm for the rest of us to see.
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Need help !!! My daddy
Hi my name is Tasha Kuehne my father was Robert Kuehne from florida he served 27years in the army from Ranger mp 82 airborne and to 1sg "top" he passed away in 06 and I'm wondering if any of you knew him or had any pics or info I'd love to share and re connect and god bless all of you hooah thank u
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Sorry that I can't be of an help directly in that I never knew him however this link is to a Gulf War Veteran Locator web site that I think you might be able to enter his unit(s) and search and possibly find others in his same unit at one time or another, This ofcourse is assuming that with 27 years of service he definitely participated in Shield/Storm.
Good luck and God Speed to your dedicated patriotic Father.
Good luck and God Speed to your dedicated patriotic Father.
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Have you ever clipped a really cool hairstyle idea out of a magazine, but when you got it done didn't like it, or it didn't work with your face shape? Understandably you would want it fixed, in which case the hairstylist would need to adjust your original bill. Change orders in construction work sort of the same way. But while a hairstylist can complete a new style in an hour or less, a general contracting company might take weeks or even months to accommodate change. A surprising outcome of a much-wanted hairstyle is sometimes inevitable, sometimes change orders are too.
Effects of Change Orders
Adjusting original contract amount
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New completion date
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Final Moments of Christian Couple Killed in Wedding Day Crash Caught on Camera, Funerals Announced
New video of the moment a Christian couple in Texas boarded a helicopter on Saturday before dying in a crash minutes after midnight on Sunday has emerged as their grieving relatives announced plans for separate funerals at two churches this week.
William Troy Byler and his new wife, Bailee Raye Ackerman Byler, were looking forward to living happily ever after when they left their wedding reception in Texas on Saturday night. Shortly after midnight Sunday about 10 miles northwest of Uvalde, however, Steven Kennedy, justice of the peace for Uvalde County Precinct 1, told CBS News that the couple had died in the crash.
The 76-year-old pilot, Gerald Douglas Lawrence, who federal officials say was "very experienced" was also killed along with the newlywed 24-year-old college seniors.
Jacob Martinez, who filmed the couple's wedding and final moments boarding the chopper, said they were in high spirits during the send-off from family and friends.
"We sent them off with something that they will remember," he told KENS 5. "It chokes me up because I saw them get in the helicopter, which seemed to be fine."
Friends of the family said the pilot was a captain in the U.S. Army and a veteran of the Vietnam War.
The couple's passing was first announced on Facebook in a post Sunday night by one of the groom's friends, Michael Montgomery.
"After their fairytale wedding last night they boarded a helicopter and headed out in (sic) route to their wonderful honeymoon when their helicopter slammed into the side of a hill in Uvalde, Texas, and killed them and the pilot on board. ... I'm going to miss my good friend Troy and his beautiful wife. Please keep these people and their family in your prayers! Rest easy my friends!" Montgomery wrote.
"I can't put into words how you go from a happy ending to a tragedy," Martinez said.
The couple's friends told KENS 5 that they were expected to graduate next month from Sam Houston State University.
Funeral services for the couple were also announced this week, according to KFDM.
Visitation for Bailee will be from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8 at Turning Point Church of Vidor. Bailee's funeral service will immediately follow at 4 p.m., also at Turning Point Church of Vidor.
An administrator at the church said Bailee, along with her mother and father, was a member at the church.
"I did not know her personally because of her age. I can just tell you that even though I did not know her, I was devastated at the tragic news. In any situation that would be absolutely horrible to have just had your wedding and then you have this tragedy," she said.
Will's visitation will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 9 at Bellville United Methodist Church in Texas where officials confirmed on Tuesday that he was a member.
The funeral service is set to begin at 10 a.m. at the church. A graveside service will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9 at the Byler Family Cemetery on the Byler Ranch in Uvalde.


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As soon as I set foot in Rome on April 11th my heart was immediately captivated, and as I continued to explore new cities and towns throughout Italy and Europe I only fell deeper in love. My program traveled around to Rome, Florence, Siena and Bologna the first 2 weeks and then we settled into Vicenza, our home away from home for the next couple of months. And it truly did become just that. We became regulars at the café down the street from our apartments and our favorite self-serve restaurant. We spent our evenings on the terrace that overlooked the neighborhood piazza. We would frequent the grocery stores for group dinners on the weekends and kick around a soccer ball at the local park. Class was typically outside, drawing and taking notes and when we were inside we worked on our studio project redesigning a new building and Piazza for downtown Vicenza. Although we were finally settled in somewhere that did not mean that we were done traveling. Vicenza was a short train ride away from Venice and many other small Italian towns that we would go on day trips. Lastly, nearing the end of our time together in Europe our group went on a bus tour through Switzerland for week.
The entire 3 months that I was studying abroad I never ceased to be amazed by the architecture, art, religion, traditions and culture that seems to fill every nook and cranny of Europe. I like to think that Italy is an architect's heaven on earth. Studying architecture there was incredible. I was able to see things in person that I had only seen in movies or text books. To be in the colosseum or the Vatican for example, places that I have spent so much of my life dreaming about was surreal. What's more, those were only two of the countless buildings my classmates and I visited and each one, famous or not, was a masterpiece in its own wright.
Moreover, what lingers in my mind more vividly is the smaller details that make up the fabric of Italy: like the narrow cobble stone streets, the shutters, the laundry hanging outside of windows, the small alters for Mary and Jesus that are mounted on to the sides of buildings, soccer playing on the television, ordering a cappuccino, the smell of cigarette smoke, the smell of pizza being made and the lengthy greetings shared in Italian with the coming and going of every friend. These are the attributes of Italy that truly won my heart. I don't miss the museums and the buildings, I miss getting lost in the streets of Italy and the people, sounds and smells that you run into along the way. Being immersed in a different culture is life changing. It opened my eyes to new possibilities. Traveling not only made me appreciate things about my life back in the U.S but also made me realize where I see room for improvement.
The people are also what last in our memories forever, more than the sites and tourist attractions. I didn't know a single person in my program and by the end of my 3 months I can call every one of them a dear friend, including my professors. People with different backgrounds and lifestyles coming together over common interests in learning and exploring to create timeless friendships. I learned so much from each of my peers, my professors and the random acquaintances I made along the way. I feel a new sense of independence that I didn't have before this trip. Now I have confidence in myself that I am capable of navigating the world, but this is thanks to the support and companionship of my new friends.
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Monday, February 11, 2013
Topeka Sean Belden's home-brewed hobby isn't entirely legal.
Belden is vice president of the Lawrence Brewers Guild, a group of more than 100 members who make and sample homemade beer, and a judge in home brew beer competitions like the one hosted by the Kansas City Bier Meisters each year.
But under Kansas law, home-brewed beer can be made only for the use of the brewer and family members who live in the same residence.
"If I had some beer I made and drove it over to my brother-in-law's house, I'm technically breaking the law," said Belden, 43, of Lawrence.
Representatives from home brewing clubs throughout the state have gotten together to try to lobby the Legislature to loosen those restrictions. Manhattan's Little Apple Brew Crew, the Greater Topeka Hall of Foamers, the Wichita Homebrewers Organization, the Lawrence Brewers Guild and the KC Bier Meisters, as well as the American Homebrewers Association, provided testimony last week in favor of a bill that would authorize the production and transportation of homemade fermented beverages.
Stephen Cook, the president of the KC Bier Meisters, spoke on behalf of all of the clubs at a hearing on the bill during the House Standing Committee on Federal and State Affairs on Friday.
"I was quite surprised to find out that what we're doing in our beer club is illegal by Kansas law," Cook said. "Most of our club members are professional people and certainly all are law-abiding citizens, and we want nothing to do with breaking any laws. This is a hobby."
Wyldewood Cellars Winery, the Kansas Beer Wholesalers Association and the Kansas Department of Revenue Alcoholic Beverage Control provided testimony in opposition to HB 2223. The commercial beverage opponents had concerns with the way the bill was written.
Rebecca Rice, director of the Kansas Beer Wholesalers Association, said the language needed to be simplified. Dean Reynoldson, the director of the ABC, proposed an amendment to the bill that would not allow for a home brewer to receive compensation for his or her beer.
"The intent of the bill, as originally expressed to ABC, was to allow brewers of homemade fermented beverages to have meetings that would allow them to sample each other's product, share recipes, have competitions and talk about common experiences," Reynoldson said. "However, this bill as written goes far beyond that."
Chairman of the committee and House Majority Leader Rep. Arlen Siegfreid, R-Olathe, suggested the proponents collaborate and change the language of HB 2223. If the group introduces a revised bill quickly, Siegfreid said, the committee could take a second look at it this year.
"As this bill sits, it's not going anywhere," Siegfreid said.
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(Actually 10/16/15)
The Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd race is hosted near Tahlequah Oklahoma along the Illinois River and surrounding the Nickel Family Nature Preserve. Even after a week it is still surreal and I only know it happened based on pictures on Facebook and the buckle and shirt sitting on my nightstand.
A person's first 100 mile run probably doesn't count. Nobody believes it. Finishing seems like a fluke or a dream. This is my second 100 mile run and it is becoming a bit more real now.
About the Race:
Words cannot describe this race adequately. Pictures cannot capture the true stories behind the smiles on runners and volunteers. The Pumkin Holler race weekend includes 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 100 mile and 135 mile distances. At this race you can drop to a shorter event even after you start. You won't get an overall or age group award but you get the appropriate medal for the distance ran.
This race has aid stations about every four miles filled with a wide selection of food – including fresh waffles, bacon, barley soup, beans & cornbread, and whiskey shots. I didn't take any pictures this time but I stole a few from Facebook.
|co-Race Director Ken "Trail Zombie" Childress enjoys this weekend more than anyone else (photo by Deanna Thornton, Eurika, KS)
Fellow ultra runners and world-class people Justin Franklin and John Nobles know how to take care of runners. Hot food, cold drink and magical feet treatments.
|(Photo by Lisa McManus)
|(Photo by David Newman)
Wes Rupell mans Bath Tub Rocks aid station every year. This year he made several special energy-packed portable treats including backed macaroni and cheese. (photos courtesy of Wes Rupell, dirty hippy)
These volunteers stayed awake for 40+ hours to feed and entertain us along the course. I know they worked harder than the runners and probably spent as much time as any runner before the race preparing supplies and after the race cleaning up every last scrap of trash and putting away supplies for the next event.
About My Race:
I have volunteered and paced someone at this event every year (including hosting the infamous Waffle Stop). This year was different for me. I ran 100 miles in a row. It is my second 100 mile run and they both seem like dreams. I never wrote about my first because it never seemed real. Even when I look through pictures I think "Jason was there?" or "Where did I get that corndog?"
This race was an interesting mental challenge for me – well, a real roller coaster. And the "down" parts were a much bigger challenge than I could have imagined. In June I turned 50 and had just completed my first 100 mile run. Previously my longest distance was a 52 mile race. The really nice/evil/sadistic/downright ornery people that own a local running store (RunnersWorld Tulsa) gave me an entry to the 135 mile distance. I had four months to train (retrain). I came up with a schedule and stuck to some of it (well… not really much).
I set out to run 135 miles. I never really thought about "just running 100 miles", it was always 135. In the days leading to the race I became worried about (and focused on) two things – Blisters and Meeting the cutoff times. I spent a lot of time creating pace spreadsheets, researching other runner's splits, and studying any form of treatment for blisters. I may have spent more time on spreadsheets and packing (and repacking) than I did training.
The 135 mile course include an 8 mile out and back (same for the 100 mile) and 4 loops of about 50K/31.x miles [since the race director is generous he gives everyone bonus miles each loop]. After consultation with my pacers I had my pace chart ready.
My 135 mile race started at 10:00 Friday night with 15 other runners. I was on "spreadsheet pace" for the 8 mile out and back. I cut all rest stops as short as possible – including skipping a second waffle that had been expertly prepared by Jason (it had bacon cooked inside it).
I started the first full loop without any hesitation. Looking back I should have grabbed some food. The aid stations would not be in full swing until the remaining racers started Saturday morning at 8:00. There were two roving aid stations manning the designated stops and checking on us in between. I was never happier to find a dirt-covered windowless shag-carpeted van in the middle of the woods.
Running in the dark was harder and slower than I expected. I ran with Coach Kathy and we tagged along with other people along the way. I stayed on task - minimized time at aid stations and ran flats and downhills as much as I could. At the end of the first lap (of four) I was about 2 hours behind my schedule but I thought I could make it up because of some slack in my spreadsheet schedule. I was hoping to finish that first loop in time to see the 50K runners take off. I had a few people from my run group sign up for their first 50K and I wanted to wish them well. Since I missed them at the start I knew I would not see them unless they stayed late (really late) after their race.
I had some great pacers for each lap lined up and they were a lifesaver (well, race saver).
Alecia had signed up for the 50K and took a late start since she waited for me to finish the first loop. She kept me awake and moving and made sure I was eating. We walked more than I expected and the steep hills were slow going. My feet hurt but it was manageable. The scenery was unbelievable and there was lots of looking at it. It got dark before we finished and neither of us had a headlamp. It was also pretty cold. Night walking burned up some extra time and we finished that loop about 5 hours behind my schedule.
At that point I realized I could not make up the time to finish 135 miles – but I had plenty of time to finish a total of 100 miles. So, I convinced my 3rd loop pacer (Tim) that I earned a nap and we agreed to leave at 10:30pm. We left right on time for our 3rd (and final) lap.
Tim was sort of an 'accidental' pacer. With too many pronouns on a group Facebook discussion there was some confusion on who was pacing who. I had only met Tim a couple of times but we worked out that he would pace me on the overnight third loop. He would get in a 50K night run and I'd get some company. He offered lots of advice before the race on pace, nutrition, supplies, etc. He even provided advice on how we would interact:
It was dark and got pretty cold before dawn. We walked a lot. I hallucinated for several miles about things on the side of the road. Tim was really interested in what I was seeing. I thought it was a dusty garage sale. He was collection stories for his coworkers. Kathy Hoover was a few miles ahead of us but had given orders to the aid station teams what I was supposed to eat – and it was a lot. Some of them wouldn't let me leave the aid station until I was finished.
The finish line was full of familiar faces. Stormy (co-Race Director), Dana (TaturCakes), Shannon and many others were there all night and it was great to see them every lap. Many other runners hang out by the fire and cheer on the remaining finishers. Since I stated early I also got to watch many of the 100 mile runners finish and many of those were running their first.
|I was glad to see these guys at the finish line (and glad to be finished). (Photo by Lauri Biby, Beyond Ordinary Life Photography)
In the end it took me just over 37 hours to complete the 103 miles. I learned a lot from this race and am glad that I did a few things right. I had 2-3 small blisters but treated them as often as I could (every lap). I ate and drank constantly. I probably wasn't eating enough and my energy was too low at times. My feet were probably the sorest part of me and I got cramps for a few nights after the race (never in the daytime though).
There were 16 people that started the 135 mile race and 3 finished. They were all skinny and fast but looked like drunken train wreck victims at the finish line. I'm glad I did this race but I'm still considering selling all of my running clothes and picking a new hobby – like comic books.
I plan to write about some of the lessons learned during training and this race soon. Maybe after another nap.


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Student's Corner: October
Below is the homework calendar. If there are any changes, I will announce them in class, as well as, update this calendar!
Density notes from 10/12/17
Below is one of the demos that we did in class today! Please complete the density tower activity using the picture below. The second page (density problems) is homework due on Tuesday, October 17th! Use the triangle above to solve the density problems!
Matter notes from 10/18/17 - to be used on open note quiz on 10/25/17
Classified Ad description due Monday, 10/23
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Parent's Corner: October
This month we will be exploring: the wonderful world of matter!
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These notes below will be on the metric quiz on Monday, October 16th! Practice converting!!
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Pardon me for asking. Is A&A Advanced put on ice, or is it still under development?
It will be nice to upgrade my 20 year old game!
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