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Energy Assistance Programs are administered through the State of NJ Department of Community Affairs. For additional information call 609-633-2378 or send us an email.
NJShares Energy Assistance: the Bromley Neighborhood Center (609-587-8100) is an intake agency for Hamilton residents interested in applying for energy assistance through NJShares. The toll free number for NJShares is 866-657-4273 (866-NJSHARES).
The Weatherization Assistance Program is administered by Mercer County's Housing and Community Development Office. It is a program to help people with very limited resources reduce their fuel bills, save energy and have warmer homes in the process.
Eligible applicants must meet the following gross annual income limits:
Step 1: Interested persons submit an application to the Mercer County Housing and Community Development Office located at 640 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ. Applications can be obtained online or by visiting the office or calling 609-989-6858.
Step 2: Approved applications receive a free home energy audit conducted by the County housing personnel. The home energy audit determines the type of energy conservation measure(s) that are required to reduce the energy cost of each residence.
Step 3: Mercer County employs a contractor to install the energy conservation measures identified during the energy audit.
Step 4: A final inspection is conducted by County housing personnel to insure that all the home improvements have been properly installed.
The contractor is paid by Mercer County.
The LIHEAP application period runs from October 1st to April 30th of each year. This allows residents to apply to pay for home heating and medically necessary cooling costs through bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance and energy-related home repairs. To be eligible, applicants must be responsible for home heating or cooling costs, either directly or included in the rent, and have gross income at, or below, 200% of the federal poverty level. Residents can register for assistance at the McDade Administration Building, Room 106, 640 S Broad Street, Trenton. Residents can also register by appointment only at County Connection on Route 33. Information is also available online at the Mercer County Connection page.
For more information, contact the Mercer County Housing and Community Development Office at 609-989-6858 or 609-989-6959.
The township did a mass connection way back so we do not have information of properties that had a well. If a property recently switched from well to public then we may have some record.
The number for the Bureau of Water Systems and Well Permitting is 609-984-6831.
All home improvement contractors doing residential work must be licensed with the state. This is the only license needed. However, if they are doing work on a commercial property, they have to register with the township as well.
To register with the state call 888-656-6225.
Small businesses have to register with the County.
For information on payment assistance programs available, visit the PSE&G website.
We do not inspect houses for lead by request. Property owner has to hire their own inspector. We only test for lead if required by the state because a child living in the house has a high level of lead in their system.
Hamilton Township is making it easier, and more convenient, to interact with your local government. Text us at 609-710-9600. The HAMStat Call Center is open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm. For emergencies, dial 911.
Visit the Hamilton Township School District website to find contact information and more.
The Times is a private company. Therefore, to stop the weekender advertisement from being delivered, residents can be placed on the "Do Not Deliver" list by calling 800-693-3548. If they do not receive satisfaction from that number, they can call the circulation director of the Times at 609-671-0410, ext. 3850 directly.
To find out the zoning designation of a property, please call Mike Guhanick in the Land Use Office at 609-890-3680 or Rob Poppert in the Planning Office at 609-890-3645.
To view agendas for Zoning Board meetings or Planning Board meetings, visit our Agenda Center.
When a major project is underway the contractor takes out a bond. The Engineering Department holds on to the money until the project is complete. Once completed, they request the money back or a release of the bond. Engineering signs off and the Finance Department releases the money in escrow account.
Please contact the Land Use Office at 609-890-3680 for a Bond Release Inspection.
Contact the Clerk's office at 609-890-3622.
For access to current bus, train and light rail schedule visit the NJ Transit website.
The construction office keeps the blue prints of a house for 10 years.
View the agendas and minutes in the Agenda Center, or visit the Township Code of Ordinances online to view proposed ordinances.
For those seeking legal advice, the following agencies may be contacted:
1245 Whitehorse-Mercerville RoadSuite 420Hamilton, NJ 08619-3894Phone: 609-585-6200Fax: 609-585-5537LRS Website
Open Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 3 pm.
How the LRS works:
Mercer County Division198 W State Street|Trenton, NJ 08608-1103Phone: 609-695-6249Fax: 609-392-7952Legal Services of NJ Website
Hunting is strictly prohibited within the township under Chapter 270 of the Code of Ordinances.
If the contractor is hired for residential construction/remodeling, they are only required to have a NJ Home Improvement License.
If the contractor is hired for commercial construction then they must register with the township. They are not required to have a NJ Home Improvement License to do commercial construction; just register with the township.
Services will be providing tax preparation assistance to township residents February 5th through April 10th on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 12:30 pm. No appointment is required. This will be held at the Library.
The VITA Program generally offers free tax help to people who make $50,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
They are a separate entity from the township and are just using the facility. If you have any questions, please contact VITA directly at 800-906-9887.
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For more information visit the NJ One-Call website.
For information on what type of work is going to be done at the location, call the NJ One-Call at 732-394-3000 or 800-272-1000 or 811 and a representative will gather information, submit a ticket search and call back with information on the type of work being done.
View the Demographics of Hamilton Township.
Neighborhood Watch is a proactive way to help keep residents informed and safer in their everyday lives. The Hamilton Township Police Department holds its annual Neighborhood Watch meetings at local schools, firehouses and community centers to promote a discussion on public safety and give tips on crime prevention. Township cops at the meetings will discuss personal safety issues such as car jackings, robberies and purse snatching incidents. Advice will also be given on how to make automobiles safer against burglary attempts.
For additional information about Hamilton's Neighborhood Crime Watch program, residents can contact the Hamilton Police Crime Prevention Unit at 609-581-4034.
The fee for having the Health Department read well water test results is $50. We do not test, but we will read the results.
The number for NJ One-Call to call before you dig is 800-272-1000 or 811.
Anyone planning to dig (excavation, demolition, blasting) small or large, construction project or homeowner. If a homeowner is hiring a contractor to do the digging, then it is the responsibility of the contractor to call for the dig ticket.
Visit the PSE&G website to learn more about their solar projects.
The Municipal Clerk provides for the issuance of various licenses and permits for the following:
If you are reporting a complaint about NJ Transit, visit the Contact Us page on the NJ Transit website.
Project Freedom at Hamilton located at 715 Kuser Road features 40 one-bedroom apartments and eight two-bedroom apartments scattered in eight buildings. Each apartment is designed for people who use wheelchairs or have other disability-related needs. The apartments have affordable rents.
For more information contact 609-588-9919 or visit the Project Freedom webpage.
Contact the Mercer County Clerk's office at 609-989-6465 for a mercantile license. Also contact the state Division of Taxation when starting a business.
The John O. Wilson Center is located at:169 Wilfred AvenueHamilton NJ 08610
Visit the John O. Wilson Center website for information on programs or contact the center at 609-393-6480 or 609-393-1230.
Mercer residents between the ages of 16 and up may apply for the County ID Card. Complete the County ID Application Form (PDF). Do not sign application until applicant appears in person in the County Clerk's Office.
Veteran County IDs available at 240 West State Street (Old Capital Plaza Hotel) weekdays 8:30 am to 4 pm only. Must bring military discharge papers (DD214).
IDs are processed as you wait. For additional information, please call 609-278-7108.
Noise complaints resulting from people, animals, etc. are handled by calling the Police non-emergency number at 609-581-4000.
Noise complaints of an environmental nature, such as air-conditioning systems, aircraft, machineries, etc. should be brought to the attention of the Hamilton Township Health Department first for verification. They will then request assistance from the Mercer County Health Department if necessary.
The Historical Society meets the first Monday of March, April, May, June, September, October and November in the lower level of the Hamilton Township Library, at:1 Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. WayHamilton, NJ 08619
Meetings begin at 7 pm with a keynote speaker and are followed by a short business meeting. Meetings are open to the public. All are invited to attend.
If a line is down, then we should call PSEG first to determine the situation. The lines coming into the home are not considered high voltage with relation to tree trimming standards. Any electric line rated below 750 volts, (which nearly all homes utilize), is considered lower voltage and PSEG will not address any tree trimming around this wire.
Note: Possible exception is made to remove a broken branch or portion of tree dangling on a lower voltage wire, as an emergency service, but no other trimming service is provided. A licensed private contractor is expected and is legally permitted to handle any tree trimming work around these lower voltage electric and cable TV lines.
You should check at the security building (located near the baseball field, Kuser Road entrance) in Veteran's Park to see if someone has turned in the item. Call HAMStat at 609-586-0311 and a message will be sent to a supervisor. If the item is turned in, he will notify you.
For further information on the program, please call 609-989-6852, email the Wellness Discount Program or visit the Mercer County website.
Any complaint about a restaurant should be directed to the Health Department's Consumer Health Division.
Piazza and Associates Inc.Princeton Forrestal Village216 Rockingham RowPrinceton, NJ 08540Phone: 609-786-1100, ext. 310 (Sonya)Fax: 609-786-1105
The office is open from 9:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Fridays, except holidays.
To contact our Affordable Housing Services Staff submit an email.
New Jersey Housing Resource Center: 609-278-7505
NJ Affordable Housing: 609-278-7400
Dial 211 from a land line phone for non-profit groups that may be able to assist you.
Any issue related to mosquito control is under County jurisdiction and should be reported to the Mosquito Control Commission. The hotline number to report if mosquitoes present a problem in your area or you would like a site inspection by division personnel is 609-530-7501. Or you can fill out the Inspection Request Form online.
Mercer County Division of Mosquito ControlIsik Unlu, SuperintendentEmail Isik Unlu
300 Scotch RoadBuilding 1West Trenton, NJ 08628Direct: 609-530-7500, ext. 125Fax: 609-530-7529
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Mercer County allows residents to apply to pay for home heating and medically necessary cooling costs through bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance and energy-related home repairs. To be eligible, applicants must be responsible for home heating or cooling costs, either directly or included in the rent, and have gross income at, or below, 200% of the federal poverty level. Residents can register for assistance at the McDade Administration Building, Room 106, 640 S Broad Street, Trenton. Information is also available online via the NJ Department of Community Affairs.
Last year's clients should receive a re-certification form within the first week of October. new clients, as well as returning clients, can contact Home Energy Assistance at 609-989-6858 or 989-6959.
Learn more by visiting the NJ Board of Public Utilities.
If Aqua NJ is your water company:
In order to continue providing residents with clear, safe water, Aqua New Jersey conducts their water main flushing program at various times. For daily flushing updates from Aqua please call 587-4080, ext. 56514.
Customers may experience temporary discoloration and/or decreased water pressure during this process. Just run the cold water for a minute or two until it clears. It is also suggested that you store several quarts of water in advance for use during this time.
Aqua New Jersey10 Black Forest RoadHamilton NJ 08691Phone: 877-987-2782
If Trenton Water Works (TWW) is your company:
Trenton Water Works flushes hydrants daily from the time the weather gets warm until it is too cold to do this. If a resident calls to report discoloration and/or decreased water pressure, call the Maintenance and Construction Department at 609-989-3222 or 609-989-3223 to see if TWW is in the area flushing hydrants. If they are, advise resident that once they are done flushing, if they run the cold water for a minute or two it should clear.
Garbage disposals are not permitted in the Township because the discharge from these units greatly adds to the amount of grease and solids in the sewer pipes. Such garbage will also increase the load on the sewage treatment plant, posing a problem in plant operation.
While residents can place "Hamilton" along with the proper zip code on mail, the United States Post Office officially considers it "Trenton." Although most of us probably go by municipal boundaries, unfortunately Postal Zip Codes do not. In fact, former Mayor Rafferty unsuccessfully attempted to get the Post Office to change this is the past.
Therefore, what can typically occur for businesses or organizations using lists of our residents, is the lists will have what the United States Post Office officially goes by, "Trenton."


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The Europa Motorglider is the latest version of the Europa XS, which underlines its' position as being the most versatile aircraft in the world!
The Motorglider wings are fully interchangeable with the standard wings of both the Monowheel and Trigear. This provides for a genuine 2 in 1 aircraft.
The Europa Motorglider is an ideal machine to glide through the sky – with the motor shut down you can really savour the flavour of flight.
The Europa XS Motorglider is available both as a Monowheel or Trigear with comparable performance and specifications.
The advantage of the Motorglider is that in most countries it can be flown without the need for a full aviation Class II medical. Therefore you get the full benefit of the Europa XS but with less bureaucracy. The licences are then handled on a national level and are generally only valid in that particular country although some may have cross border acceptance.
The Motorglider can be supplied with a number of different engines, although we recommend those from Rotax. The Rotax engines currently range from 80HP through to 115HP. The latter unit being turbocharged.
Source: europa-aircraft.co.uk


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Rachel Held Evans issued a challenge to male bloggers last week in response to John Piper's suggestion at the Desiring God conference that "God has given Christianity a masculine feel", which she thought was "a strange way to talk about the Bride of Christ." I didn't have time to write anything but I noticed that 150 men have responded and there is some great conversation going on all over the blogosphere.
Driscoll, Piper and others are saying we are in a crisis as there are very few young men in our churches. They say their teaching is an attempt to win them back. Yet at the same time many of my educated, gifted and thoughtful female friends are feeling less and less welcome in Church culture. Vicky Beeching
What Vicky says is sad but true, especially in the church planting scene which increasingly resembles a boys game of marbles [knocking unworthies out of the circle, obtaining and guarding your 'keepsies', and compulsive counting to see who is the Winner)] many of my close female colleagues have walked out shaking their heads and moved into more holistic missional vocations and social enterprise, in which young women are leading the way. [see Predictions for the next decade]
Instead of speaking of "masculine" or "feminine" Christianity, we ought to refer to our ethos as – "image-bearing." Pangea Blog
Also of interest, and quite coincidentally, a new songbook was released today at the monastery we are staying at. One of the songs is this:
Jesus as a mother you gather your people to you
You comfort us in sorrow and bind up our wounds.
Underneath is written that this composition is based on the Song of Anselm 1109AD, attributed to Saint Anselm who was the Archbishop of Canterbury.
But what I really wanted to say about this matter has to do with the Masculine Christianity movement that happened a hundred years ago and resulted, in the UK, with a vigorous mission gathering in Edinburgh in 1910 and the subsequent birth of the modern ecumenical movement and on the other side of the pond, D.L. Moody, Billy Sunday, the emergence of the YMCA and ultimately basketball and volleyball.
One of the stars of this movement in the UK was a wealthy young cricketer named C.T. Studd and his brothers. They were part of the Cambridge Seven and if you are a cricket fan [I am not] then you might be interested to know that the name "Studds" is engraven on the original Ashes trophy from the famous 1882 match that gave the Ashes their name.
[Its interesting that John Piper was pointing to Oxford cricketer John Ryle in his talk but here I am showing you a cricketer from Cambridge. Nothing against Oxford, mind you.]But C.T. Studd's contribution to 'masculine Christianity" was not his sportsmanship, or even his wealth or prestige but rather in the fact that he gave up his prospects of fame, power, and blond cheerleader girlfriends in a mouth-dropping announcement that he was going away to China to give his life away as a missionary, and that he might not return.
Studd's short book "The Chocolate Soldier" was a call to a gutsy way of following Jesus to a life worth living, the kind of "masculine Christianity" as was popular at the time, but it avoided the breakdown of male vs. female characteristics by challenging both sexes to follow Christ fully:
But how can they call on Him of whom they have not even heard? Must you stay, young man? Can't you go, young woman, and tell them? C.T.Studd, The Chocolate Soldier
The idea of a strong and aggressive [masculine?] Christianity, portrayed in The Chocolate Soldier, had more to do with restraint, with sacrifice, with generosity, not bullying but serving, not hoarding by giving, not rampant conference attending but packing our suitcases for Christ's sake and not coming home again.
We are frittering away time and money in a multiplicity of conventions, conferences and retreats, when the real need is to go straight and full steam into battle, with the signal for close action flying. C.T.Studd, The Chocolate Soldier
"A lost reputation is the best degree for Christ's service." C.T. Studd, The Cambridge Seven, quote from OMF
After reading C.T. Studd's thoughts in light of the new-Reformed movement and its recent outbursts, I am left with these 6 challenges:
1. Instead of giving the microphone to bratty 20-somethings fresh out of college,
lets give a platform to the elderly who have earned a hearing.
2. Instead of bragging about accomplishments, academic degrees and lunches with megachurch pastors,
lets sit in the shadows with the unlovely and the awkward and the losers.
3. Instead of targeting yuppies, winners, and high-achievers
lets give preference to the poor, the marginalized and the vulnerable.
4. Instead of accumulating a portfolio of influential cities,
lets send our people to the backwaters no one has heard about, places where their names and reputations will fade.
5. Instead of attributing honor to those with the largest Sunday headcount,
lets find those faithful workers in the hidden corners who are really transforming their cities.
6. Instead of worrying incessantly about whether this leader or that leader has a penis or not,
lets focus on encouraging the whole body of Christ to embrace His mission for the world.
For the students: Compare C.T. Studd's "The Chocolate Soldier" with John Piper's outline of masculine Christianity [as blogged here by Scot McKnight]
For the geeks: If you have time, read these two books on Masculine Christianity of that time:
The manly Christ: A new view (1904) [PDF] and The masculine power of Christ; or, Christ measured as a man (1912) [PDF]


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Former New Mexico State and Sacramento Kings coach Reggie Theus is on the verge of getting the job as head coach of the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the NBA Development League, replacing Eric Musselman, who left for an assistant's job with Arizona State.
The deal with the Los Angeles Lakers affiliate is done, according to a source, but Theus hasn't signed it yet; there is a tryout Saturday and Theus will be there.
Theus has been eager to get back into college basketball but hasn't been able to get a quality sniff of late.
Getting a head-coaching job, regardless of the level, is crucial for him to convince a school he's worthy of another shot.


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Iran's first helicopter carrier and destroyer dock in Port Sudan
Two Iranian warships, the new Bushehr helicopter carrier and the Jamaran destroyer, docked Saturday, Dec. 8 in Port Sudan. DEBKAfile: This was the Bushehr's maiden voyage outside the Persian Gulf. The new 13,000-ton vessel carries 12 Iranian strike helicopters, a crew of 200 and has a range of 8,000 nautical miles that reaches the US coast. There are five landing spots on its decks and four parking spots, as well as SM-1 and SAM anti-air missiles and 40-mm Fath-40 AAA anti-air cannon. Tehran invested $800 million in its first helicopter carrier.


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Last July, [Louis] bought a kayak off of Craigslist. It was a pedal-powered device with a hand-operated rudder, and he ended up enjoying his time on the water. [Louis] fishes, though, and it was a bit of a challenge to manage hands free fishing while maintaining a steady course. His solution was an Arduino-powered autopilot that allows him to troll for salmon and Arduino haters with just the push of a button.
In [Louis]' system, a motor is attached to the steering lever along with a few limit switches. This motor is powered by an Arduino controlled with an LSM303 compass module from Sparkfun.
When the autopilot module is started up, it first checks to see if the compass module is enabled. If not, the system relies on two tact switches to change the position of the rudder. Enabling the compass requires a short calibration of spinning the kayak around in a circle, but after that the steering is dead on.
There are a few things [Louis] would like to add such as a heading display and a bluetooth module for remote control. This setup already landed him a 13 lb salmon, so we're going to say it's good enough to catch some dinner.


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Facing legal problems, the Russian government-funded radio network — the Voice of Russia — has fired its Washington bureau staff and closed the office.
The shutdown happened Monday, amid allegations of tax fraud and claims of racial discrimination at the network.
Alexei Iazlovsky, the head of the VOR's U.S. operations, pleaded guilty last year to tax fraud and will be sentenced later this year.
VOR's employment practices also have attracted attention from the IRS and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
The IRS is investigating whether VOR used contractors alongside full-time, salaried employees to skirt payroll taxes. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission took an interest in VOR after several former staffers claimed they were fired because of their race.
The employees have filed a lawsuit against International TV Services, VOR's contract manager in the United States.
Some suspect Voice of Russia will quickly return to the U.S. through a different management company without the legal troubles.
Earlier this year, the Russians stopped Voice of America broadcasting in Moscow on AM radio.


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In the last few years, LACMA has focused much attention on building a stellar collection of Latin American art, ranging from ancient to contemporary. The breadth of our collection—with much growth still under way—is what makes it truly exceptional. Since 2006 I have devoted a great deal of time to developing our Spanish colonial, modern, and contemporary holdings. New works have slowly trickled up to the galleries, but many others were waiting to be displayed.
Opening this Saturday, a new reinstallation of the permanent collection gave us the opportunity to streamline the layout of the galleries and make space for new acquisitions, reflecting the collection's ongoing transformation. Now viewers will enter through the ancient galleries (just as before), and move across time to view new works from the colonial, modern, and postwar periods.
Spanish Colonial Art Highlights
Few people know that as recent as 2006, there was only one significant work from Spanish America in the collection—a striking chalice gifted by William Randolph Hearst. Since then, we have acquired more than 50 important works in this area, converting the museum into one of the principal repositories of Spanish colonial art in the United States.
Among the highlights are paintings by renowned masters from Mexico and elsewhere in the viceroyalties, including Juan Rodríguez Juárez (1675–1728), Luis Berrueco (active in the 18th century), Miguel Cabrera (c. 1715–1768), Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz (1713–1772), and José de Páez (1720–c. 1801). These works brilliantly attest to the formation of local schools of painting and the invention of new iconographies.
Some key acquisitions include examples of casta paintings, the fashionable 18th-century works that portray the process of racial mixing among Amerindians, Spaniards, and Africans.
Other works reveal the interest in Asian materials, formats, and techniques, including a stunning folding screen depicting a large flying pole (an ancient game that continued in colonial times), lacquerwork, and objects made with shimmering fragments of inlaid shell known as enconchados.
Modern Mexican Silver Highlights
Complementing LACMA's collection of Latin American modernism is a recent donation of approximately eighty examples of modernist Mexican silver.
In the twentieth century, the Mexican silver industry experienced an unprecedented resurgence. Two North Americans catalyzed this renaissance: Frederick Walter Davis (1877–1961) and William Spratling (1900–1967). From the 1920s to the 1950s, Taxco became the epicenter for innovative silver designs, attracting artists, writers, and politicians from all over the world, including Hollywood celebrities such as John Huston, Mae West, Bette Davis, and Marilyn Monroe among many others.
In 1945 Frederick Walter Davis invited five extraordinary women for a luncheon at his home: the choreographer Rosa Covarrubias and her close friend Carmen López Figueroa, actress Sally Foster, art patron María Asúnsolo, and screenwriter Mary Anita Loos. At each plate was a wrapped box containing a tree brooch, the design for which was based on Miguel Covarrubias's clever genealogical "Tree of Modern Art," which had been published in Vanity Fair in 1933. This is one of the five brooches Davis created for this special occasion.
Donated by a group of distinguished collectors from across the United States, this inaugural gift of Mexican silver signals LACMA's commitment to collecting and displaying modern Latin American design.
Postwar Geometric Abstraction
Another area of expansion is Latin American postwar geometric art. Buffered from World War II, many South American countries entered an optimistic period of economic growth in the 1940s and 1950s. Abstract art, with its emphasis on clear and distilled forms, became the dominant visual language that reflected a move toward modernization and industrialization. Artists from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Venezuela who worked in this mode are internationally recognized. Among the new highlights are works by Julio Le Parc (b. 1928), Gego (1912–1994), Alejandro Otero (1921–1994), Raúl Lozza (1911–2008), and Sérgio de Camargo (1930–1991).
We hope you will have a moment to visit the newly reinstalled galleries and share with us the excitement of witnessing the collection transform.
Ilona Katzew, Curator and Department Head, Latin American Art


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With the regular season all wrapped up and the playoffs beginning this weekend, I wanted to take this time to extend a thank you to every community who participated in The Extra Point Poll presented by XFINITY. We have seen many great fantasy statistical performances throughout the 17 weeks of The Extra Point Poll. From the emergence of rookies like Andrew Luck and RGIII, to the dominating years following injuries from Adrian Peterson and Peyton Manning, it has been an exciting regular season. However, like the Super Bowl only has one winner, the same holds true when crowning the inaugural winner of The Extra Point Poll presented by XFINITY.
With 8 correct selections this season, the winning community of The Extra Point Poll presented by XFINITY is Field Gulls.
Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks community. The Field Gulls will be donating a portion of their winnings to the charity of their choice.
Thank you again for playing this year! Remember, for all the latest NFL news throughout the playoffs and leading into the NFL Draft in April, be sure to check us out on Twitter @XFINITYSports.
Austin Schindel
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WATCH: Lesbian Couple Marries at Kansas' Equality House Across from Westboro Baptist Church
The Equality House, the rainbow-colored house across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., hosted its first same-sex wedding Saturday.
The Equality House, the rainbow-colored house across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., hosted its first same-sex wedding Saturday.
Kimberly Kidwell and Katie Short of Little Rock, Ark., celebrated their love and commitment on the house's front lawn. A lesbian minister officiated, and about 100 friends, family members, and other supporters attended. Several local businesses and organizations donated goods and services for the wedding.
The nonprofit organization Planting Peace bought the house across from the infamous antigay church last year and had it painted in rainbow colors earlier this year. Its presence is meant to counter Westboro's hateful message.
Westboro put up a few protest signs on its property, but "the brides hardly noticed," The Huffington Post reports. "I guess I was almost numb after seeing them for a minute," Kidwell told HuffPo. "I knew the signs would be there, and I wasn't even angry about it. We were just so ecstatic to be getting married."
While neither Arkansas nor Kansas recognizes same-sex marriages, Planting Peace founder Aaron Jackson said Kidwell and Short's wedding was an important symbolic moment as the Supreme Court prepares to rule in two cases involving marriage equality. It will be the first of many such ceremonies Equality House will host, he said.
Watch a wedding video below, and see more about the ceremony and the couple on Equality House's Facebook page.


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First Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, announced that more than one billion transactions have been protected using the First Data TransArmor solution, with more than four million transactions secured in a single day.
Since its launch in 2010, more than 380,000 U.S. merchants of all sizes across multiple industries are now more securely processing transactions with the TransArmor solution.
The TransArmor solution is available through various methods, including multiple terminal manufacturers and Value Added Resellers that have integrated the TransArmor solution into their point-of-sale (POS) solutions, such as VeriFone, Ingenico, Equinox, ID Tech, AJB Software, and XPIENT.
Additionally, the TransArmor encryption and tokenization technology is incorporated into all of First Data's FD proprietary terminal line, as well as all of its eCommerce solutions, including the First Data Global Gateway e4 for online merchants.
"Reaching this new milestone validates the TransArmor solution as the industry standard to help reduce the security risks involved in accepting, transporting, and housing sensitive payment card data," says Bruce Dragt, senior vice president and division manager of payment acceptance, First Data.
"It's also a testament to our Universal Commerce vision that includes a flexible security solution that is easy to integrate into any merchant's POS environment," he adds. "With the number of merchants now using the solution on a variety of devices and crossing the one billionth transaction threshold, the TransArmor solution is considered one of the most widely deployed data-security services in the payments industry."
The TransArmor solution fundamentally changes the way merchants protect and manage cardholder data. The TransArmor solution is designed to secure payment card data from the moment it enters the merchant environment throughout the entire transaction.
After the payment is authorized, sensitive payment card data is replaced with a non-sensitive, random token number that preserves the value of card data for merchant business operations but removes cardholder or transaction information that criminals might find useful.


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Williams signs Susie Wolff, F1's second female driver in last month
The 29-year-old's new role comes just weeks after Marussia signs Maria de Villota
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone welcomes the move, calling her an asset to the team
The Scottish driver has previously tested with Lotus Renault F1
Susie Wolff, the second woman to join Formula One in recent weeks, hopes her new role will pave the way for more females in the elite level of motorsport.
The 29-year-old Briton was signed to Williams as a development driver on Wednesday, just weeks after Spaniard Maria de Villota joined Marussia in a testing role.
"I hope to demonstrate women can play a role at the highest levels of motorsport," Wolff said.
"I shall be working closely with the team on its social responsibility program in the areas of education and road safety."
Wolff is just the seventh female F1 driver in the 60-year history of the sport and her recruitment, along with De Villota, has been seen as an important step forward in the gender divide.
However "Racy Susie," as she has been labeled in the British tabloid press, may still have some way to go before changing old-fashioned thinking at the top.
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, who has long wanted a competitive female driver on the grid, welcomed Wolff's arrival.
"If Susie is as quick in a car as she looks good out of a car then she will be a massive asset to any team and on top of that she is very intelligent," the 81-year-old said.
Wolff will be undertaking some aerodynamic and full-track testing of the team's FW34 F1 championship car as well as attending a number of races.
Her role was approved by the Williams board, of which Wolff's husband, Toto, is a member. He sat out the selection process.
Susie, who lives in Switzerland, is no stranger to the driver's seat.
She first began karting as a child before moving into single-seaters in 2001 with a drive in the Formula Renault series. She was twice nominated for the prestigious Young Driver of the Year Award and enjoyed a spell in the British Formula Three championship before joining Germany's DTM touring car series in 2006.
Wolff has been in a Formula One cockpit before, having received a test drive courtesy of the team formerly known as Lotus Renault F1 at Paul Ricard in August last year, where she achieved 300 kilometers of track time.
De Villota, daughter of former British Formula One Series Champion Emilio de Villota, also has experience racing at the Spanish F3, the Daytona 24 Hours, the Euroseries 3000 and Superleague Formula Championship.
Of the five women to join F1 before Wolff and De Villota, only two have ever qualified to start a race. The most prolific of these was Italian Lella Lombardi, who started 12 grands prix in the 1970s.
Lombardi made history while driving with March at the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix, becoming the only woman to register a point-scoring finish in a grand prix.


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This BMW 323is is a sporty version of the 323i, which are available in coupe form and have a 2.5 liter inline-6 engine producing 168 horsepower. The BMW 323is was produced in the US and Canada from 1996 to 1998 and was one of the models available for the E36 chassis. The BMW 323is featured the ""Z-axle"" multilink suspension in the rear which was a proven design. In the United States the E36 BMWs were for sale by fall of 1991 and were sold as 1992 models. North American E36 BMWs were assembled in Greer, South Carolina with European models being manufactured in Munich, Germany. The VANOS variable valve timing system was first introduced in 1993 and is still in place today. Drive on your favorite windy country road with razor sharp handling that cuts through those windy back roads with knife like precision. Your BMW 323is is classy and refined, all rolled up into a compact package of driving excitement.
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Friday, June 13th - Sunday, June 15th - Printable Schedule
$ Payment required
❖ Family/child friendly event
Saturday Morning
8–10:30 a.m.
Alumni Choir Rehearsal
Horrmann Library
Breakfast available at 8 a.m.; rehearsal will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. Click here for choir music.
8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Reunion Registration
Atrium, Union Building
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Reunion Wake-up Breakfast ❖
Manzulli Board Room, Foundation Hall
Get ready for a busy day on campus with a continental breakfast.
President's Breakfast with Alumni Association Board of Directors and Award Recipients (By Invitation)
9:30–10:15 a.m.
State of the College with President Richard Guarasci
Hall of Fame Room, Spiro Sports Center
Wagner College is constantly evolving. From an innovative curriculum focusing on learning communities and civic education to research projects and study abroad experiences that expand our students' understanding of the shrinking world we live in, President Guarasci has developed a clear vision for how the practical liberal arts will serve Wagner students for years to come.
10:30–11:45 a.m.
Memorial Service with the Alumni Choir
Horrmann Library
Remember and honor the contributions of alumni and friends of the College whom we have lost this past year. Special performance by the Wagner College Alumni Choir.
Saturday Afternoon
12–2 p.m.
Alumni Awards Luncheon ❖ $
Main Dining Hall
Sponsored by the Alumni Association
All are invited to join the alumni and campus community in recognizing the service and achievements of our 2014 Alumni Association award winners. ($40 pp, $20 per 2004-14 grad, $10 per child under 12, or buy a table of 8 for $280)
2:30 & 3:40 p.m.
"A Tour of the Solar System and Beyond" Planetarium Show ❖
Planetarium, Spiro Hall
Using the planetarium's new SciDome-HD projection system, we will explore the constellations and learn the star lore of the summer sky. Our show will continue with an IMAX-like presentation, "Oasis In Space," featuring a close-up visit to the planets and moons of our solar system. Seating for each show time will be first-come, as there are limited seats available.
2:30 & 3:30 p.m.
Campus Tours ❖
Depart from Union Atrium
See and hear about all the changes happening on campus as we take a walking tour. Please plan to arrive at least five minutes before the scheduled tour time.
2:30–4:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Social & Children's Story Time ❖
Atrium, Union Building
Sponsored by the Wagner College Bookstore and Barnes & Noble College
Get together with other Wagner alumni, their family and friends to enjoy some delicious treats as we relax, reconnect, and enjoy an afternoon on campus. Young Future Seahawks are invited to the Bookstore to listen to alumna Colleen Venable '02 and alumnus Harold Theurer '79 read from their published children's books, The Ferret's a Foot: Guinea Pig, Pet Shop Private Eye and Hey Dad Let's Have a Catch, respectively. Reading times will be posted by the bookstore during the weekend. There will also be a special alumni performance at the Ice Cream Social by alumna Karen Schleifer '93 (a.k.a. Curly Karen), 2014 Alumni Award winner Ernie Jackson '87, and alumnus Mike Massimo '91.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
"Fun with Chemistry: Finding Chemistry Around Us" with Dr. Valeria Stepanova, Professor, Chemistry ❖
Freshman Lab, 3rd Floor, Megerle Science Building
This class has been canceled due to a last minute conflict
Turn your child(ren) into a scientist for the afternoon! Performing experiments in a modern, college chemistry laboratory, they will see that usual daily things, like water and air, are not always what they appear to be. We will see how things dissolve in water and other solvents, how gasses can be separated, and how different substances react to heat. Show your children a glimpse of the fun side of chemistry! All experiments will be performed under safe guidance by qualified supervisors. Limited to 20 children, ages 7 and up.
4–5:10 p.m.
"The Golden Age of the Broadway Musical" by alumnus Louis Siani '51 ❖
Performance Center, Campus Hall
This alumni performance revue will take us on a journey through the history of classical musical theatre as it is captured in the American Songbook, highlighting composers such as George M. Cohan, Jerome Kern, George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. All of the vocalists for this show are Wagner College graduates. Click here for more details on the show and its alumni performers.
Saturday Evening
6:30–11 p.m.
Casino Night Cocktail Reception and Dinner Dance $
Union Building
86 any plans you have and check out all the action in the Wagner pit at our annual Reunion Weekend Dinner Dance! Every roller, from fish to whales, is welcome to try their luck at Craps, Blackjack, Roulette and other games when we turn our dining hall into a casino floor, complete with DJ and dance floor. Each guest in attendance will receive a bankroll with their registration for this evening of fun and excitement. Once the action dies down, our Pit Boss will count everyone's winnings and the top earners will receive prizes for their skill. No real money will be used for the casino games. All chips have no monetary value. ($75 pp, $40 per 2004-14 grad, or buy a table of 8 for $525)
11:30 p.m.–1 a.m.
Young Alumni Comedy Show $
Coffee House, Reynolds House
SoulJoel Productions, founded by Wagner alumnus Joel Richardson '02 M'08, presents an evening with Ángel Salazar. An established actor/comedian for over 20 years, Ángel has played many major roles including parts in Scarface, where he played ChiChi next to Al Pacino, and Carlito's Way, as well as Where the Buffalo Roam with Bill Murray, and Punchline with Sally Fields and Tom Hanks. Light refreshments, wine and beer will be available. Each guest is limited to two drink tickets, which are included in your registration fee. Space is limited, advance registration required. Show may contain coarse language and is not recommended for children or those who are easily offended. ($10 pp)
See what is going on the rest of the weekend!
Friday, June 13th - Sunday, June 15th
Ready for Reunion? Register online now!


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Dear Colleague:
I write to share with you the attached "Frequently Asked Questions About the June 29, 2010, Dear Colleague Letter" (FAQ), developed by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR). This FAQ is a follow-up to the Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) that we sent to college and university presidents on June 29, 2010, regarding the use of electronic book readers and other emerging technologies in educational settings.
As you may recall, the June 2010 DCL outlines concerns of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice that arose in the context of reviewing several complaints regarding compliance with long-standing requirements of civil rights law. In those cases, postsecondary educational institutions were using electronic book readers that were inaccessible to students who are blind or have low vision. The DCL explains that under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, educational institutions cannot require the use of electronic book readers in a classroom setting if the readers are not fully accessible to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who are blind or have low vision, unless those individuals are provided accommodations or modifications that permit them to receive all the educational benefits provided by the technology in an equally effective and equally integrated manner.
The June 2010 DCL generated interest from educational institutions, students, parents, advocacy organizations, and others. OCR is releasing this FAQ in order to provide more information about the obligations of schools (both elementary and secondary schools and postsecondary institutions) that provide benefits to students by means of electronic book readers or other emerging technologies. Please share this FAQ with your administrators, faculty, and staff.For more information, the June 2010 DCL is available at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-20100629.html, and the FAQ is available at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/dcl-ebook-faq-201105.html.
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Elizabeth Smart kidnapping trial abruptly stopped by court
A federal appeals court on Thursday halted the trial of a man accused of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart to decide if he can get a fair trial in Utah.
Opening statements in the case of Brian David Mitchell were interrupted to announce the decision by the three-judge panel of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver.
The trial was put on hold as the panel considered a claim by defense attorneys that extensive publicity about the abduction has tainted the jury pool. Prosecutors have until 12:59 a.m. Friday to respond to the claim.
U.S. District Judge Dale Kimball, who is presiding at the trial, sent jurors home just an hour after they were selected in Salt Lake City.
"I'm of course very unhappy about this," Kimball told the nine men and five women serving as jurors and alternates before he apologized and released them for the day. "I have to do what the 10th Circuit says. I don't know what they'll do when they consider it."
Kimball previously rejected defense requests to move the case from Utah.
Like federal prosecutors, the judge maintained an impartial jury could be found, based on the court's decision to call more than 500 prospective jurors and to prescreen their attitudes with a 42-page questionnaire.
News of the appeals court decision came shortly after defense attorney Parker Douglas began his opening remarks.
"It's horrible timing, no one should be stopped in the middle of opening arguments," he said.
It was unclear how quickly the court might rule or when the trial might resume.
Ed Smart, Elizabeth's father, said the family did not want to comment on the 10th Circuit decision.
Melodie Rydalch, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney, also declined comment.
In its petition filed Wednesday, the defense contended that three days of jury selection proved that pretrial publicity made finding an impartial panel a "practical impossibility."
The petition alleged the court was only able to impanel a jury by discounting the significance of the bias against Mitchell.
The filing included selected transcripts from jury questioning in which prospective jurors said they believed Elizabeth Smart had been abducted, held captive and raped by Mitchell.
Rebecca Woodridge, whose mother had been married to Mitchell, praised the appeals court's decision.
"People are biased in this state toward this case," she said. "They don't look at Brian as a person who deserves a fair trial. They look at him as a monster."
If Mitchell is convicted of the charges, he could spend the rest of his life in prison.
Elizabeth Smart's mother and her sister Mary Katherine, who was sleeping in the same bed with Elizabeth when she was taken at knifepoint, were at the courthouse and prepared to testify Thursday.
Elizabeth Smart is also expected to give lengthy, detailed testimony about her abduction, alleged sexual abuses during nine months of captivity, and threats she has said Mitchell made on her life and her family.
Smart was 14 when she was snatched from her bedroom in June 2002. She was found with Mitchell nine months later.


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The Vampire Diaries 5×10 Extended Promo "Fifty Shades of Grayson" Mid-Season Finale
The Vampire Diaries 5×10 "Fifty Shades of Grayson" (Mid-Season Finale) – Damon (Ian Somerhalder) realizes Elena (Nina Dobrev) is in danger and enlists Stefan's (Paul Wesley) help to find her. The brothers pay a visit to Aaron (guest star Shaun Sipos), and Damon shocks Stefan by revealing his first-hand knowledge of Aaron's family. In an attempt to stop Damon, Dr. Wes (guest star Rick Cosnett) unleashes his secret weapon, forcing Damon to deal with a part of his past he thought was gone forever, as well as the consequences of his decades-long plan for revenge. Meanwhile, Elena is horrified by Dr. Wes' confessions about the dark history of Whitmore College and his own ultimate goal. Finally, a frantic Katherine (Nina Dobrev) turns to Matt (Zach Roerig) for help, until she realizes that Nadia (guest star Olga Fonda) may be the one who can solve her problem. Kellie Cyrus directed the episode written by Caroline Dries (#510).


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Are you engaged in any active Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? What about Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising? The fact is you should be working on both.
Both channels should work in conjunction with the other, sharing information between each to further enhance the overall sales return. That is what it is all about, getting the biggest bang for your buck at the lowest risk.
I can't count the number of times I hear others say that PPC doesn't work and costs too much. They tend to opt for SEO over PPC because they feel SEO will drive traffic at a less costly rate — but that is a mistake in judgment … more on that below.
PPC when run properly is a very valuable asset to all businesses. If you are losing money on pay per click you are likely not operating it correctly. SEO is also a very important component to business needs, but it should not be the only method you rely on for traffic generation either.
Consider the following example scenario.
You decide not to run any PPC advertising and in place of it put all your traffic generation eggs into the Organic SEO basket. Your efforts have you enjoying a nice ride at the top of the engines, your sales are high and life is good. You wake up one day and for some unknown reason your sales have not only dipped, but have come to an almost screeching halt. Doing some research you find out that the search engines unleashed some new update to their algorithms and with that update, your previous high flying rankings are now non-existent — and your sales are paying the price.
The risk is real. If you were running PPC in conjunction with Organic SEO this hit would not be as significant, and furthermore, you could quickly "buy" your way back into the search results and pick up pretty much where you left off until your natural rankings recover.
You shouldn't wait to run PPC. As with SEO, many factors in pay per click rely on time and performance. For example, Quality Scores are affected by performance of ads / keywords and the more historical data you have the more opportunity you have to better those scores. Higher Quality Scores mean you can pay less for higher positions in the search engines — even when your competitor is bidding more than you for that same keyword.
Now if you are one of those who think you can wait for the organic SEO to fail and then at that time buy your way back into the engines with PPC, you're slightly mistaken. Yes, you can have traffic up and running within a few hours at the most. But the price you will pay for that traffic is going to be higher and the learning curve of what works to convert and what doesn't will still be something that can only be determined with time.
Here are some pros and cons regarding PPC and SEO:
Pros of PPC Advertising
- You have more control over paid search traffic.
- Targeting your ideal customer is easier.
- You can have quality traffic running to your site in just a few hours.
- Your traffic will continue to flow as long as your budget allows.
- Changes you make to your campaigns are active within hours and thus testing creative, landing pages, etc… is easier.
- Taking advantage of limited time opportunities to drive traffic (like holiday sales, back to school, etc…) is easier.
Cons of PPC Advertising
- Can get out of hand quickly and bust your budget if not setup and monitored properly.
- Can be a challenge to work with if not versed managing PPC campaigns to some degree.
- Depending on the type of system you use to set it up / run it, can be difficult with larger numbers of keywords, ads, and ad groups.
Pros of SEO:
- Can be more cost effective than PPC (but not always!)
- Can help you increase rankings for keywords that might otherwise be out of budget in the PPC channel.
- Indexed pages of your site stay in the search engines forever (providing they are not "dropped").
Cons of SEO:
- Testing creative, landing pages, etc… is harder. Changes you make to your campaigns take time to work their way through the system (weeks, months, etc…) and by the time they are active, it's likely too late to take advantage of any "would be" opportunities.
- Here today, gone the next. You could be #1 in Google (or any other engine) one day, and be non-existent the next.
- Traffic slows (or stops) as your search rankings drop and it can take time to recover those ranks.
- Harder to target and qualify your ideal customer.
- Time is your friend here (but that's not always a good thing.) Things in the SEO world just take time.
- No guaranteed placement.
PPC and SEO are both effective means of delivering traffic to your website and arguments can be made for each as to their effectiveness. The fact is if you're not running both, you're limiting your potential for growth and increasing your risk. SEO should be seen as an ongoing marketing objective with "long term" results. PPC should also be an ongoing marketing objective with "short term" results. Combine them both, and the two traffic generation methods can work as a well oiled unit, delivering not only a continual flow of visitors to your site, but increased sales as well.
Got anymore insights? I'd love to hear them. Voice your opinion below.


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Architects: Crawford Architects
- Area: 6200 ft²
- Year: 2011
Text description provided by the architects. Zahner's continuing success as one of the world's foremost architectural metal manufacturers prompted the need for an expansion of their manufacturing facility at 8th and Paseo Blvd. in Kansas City, Missouri. The location for the expansion ties into the northern façade of a 30-year-old weathering steel clad facility and re-imagines a roughly paved concrete assembly yard surrounded by an unsightly chain link fence.
The design intent was to convert this underutilized area into a large column-free assembly space, with ample clear height to move material around on 2 large cranes, and make a seamless connection to the existing factory floor. Beyond pure utility, the facility sought to provide transparency, characterize where Zahner is headed in the future, and showcase their ability to produce highly engineered forms within.
Encapsulating these values means understanding that Zahner has built their reputation on knowing the intricacies of metal, its chemical properties, and how they can be manipulated. Following this notion through intensive design research, the form for the façade was derived from metal oxidation patterns inspired by those found on Zahner's campus. The final graphite concept sketch drew inspiration from multiple patterns to create a form that was specific to the proportions and context of the expansion. Once the sketch was complete, a computer based algorithm converted the sketch's tonal values into a 3-dimensional digital surface model of the façade. The resulting form grows out of the rigid, solid geometry of the existing building's east façade with a single sweeping motion, and increases in complexity as it moves around the corner to the west, paying tribute to both Zahner's past and future.
Articulation of the abstractly based model was closely developed with Zahner's engineers and utilizes a variation of the ZEPP (Zahner Engineered Proprietary Panel) system. The system's key components are vertically oriented DT* fins made from a half-circle shaped aluminum extrusion riveted to a water jet cut 3/16" aluminum plate. These fins are commonly used as a structural backup system behind many of Zahner's organic façades with a skin applied to their surfaces. In this case the skin is left absent both exposing and expressing the structural skeleton beneath. Placement of the fins is every 24 inches on center with an Inverted Seam™ dry-set glass panel system in-between producing a structural curtain wall set on a cast-in-place concrete base. The glass panel system not only provides transparency between the shop's activities and the surrounding neighborhood, but also provides idealistic northern light into the assembly space. This light combined with a large structural bay (43.5' wide) and the configuration of 2 (5 ton) cranes has led to increased productivity and production.
The result is a dynamic, rippling surface that breathes new life into the surrounding urban environment and showcases Zahner's ability to act as a bridge between art and science.