These practical tips and advice on how to save money on a kitchen remodel will save you both time AND money as you prepare for this big project!
We all want to save money, right?
I'm the queen of pinching pennies, but you already know that don't you?
Remember the time I used an old step ladder for a side table with shelves?
Or when my DIY hubby took a closet door and made a headboard out of it?
I love a good bargain. Free is even better!
So you have to know our kitchen remodel is stretching my frugal ways to the max!
Here's a dose of reality, though. There was no way to take down a wall between our living room and kitchen, totally gut the room, fix the rotted floor and jack up the house, make the space resale worthy and keep it on the cheap side.
Trust me. We wrestled every which way before making the decision to go all out (you can read all about it here.) After that we both dove into this project head first.
Are you ready for my number one tip on how to save money on a kitchen remodel?
We had no idea what we were doing when this remodel began. We've done tons of DIY projects (see my entire gallery here), including gutting a small bathroom, designing our front deck and making over our master bedroom, but this was the mother of all DIY projects!
We didn't know what we didn't know.
Today I want to walk you through our process in hopes it will show you how to save money on a kitchen remodel or any other large scale home improvement project.
First we had to ask ourselves a few questions.
Why were we doing this, what did we want and how were we going to pay for it?
Why were we doing this?
Our family is changing. We are soon to be empty nesters, yet we have added spouses and a grandson. When we all get together I didn't want to be stuck in the kitchen while my family visited. I envisioned a new, modern kitchen and family room space where we could all be together. Our ranch style home just wasn't designed for that purpose.
How were we going to pay for it?
After living in our home for 25 years we were now one year from being mortgage free but we still lived in a home so badly in need of fixing it was beyond our ability to save for in real time. We also had a home equity line we used to pay off huge medical bills and the loss of income from Tim's two rotator cuff surgeries and health scare last year.
Our solution? We ended up rolling the last little bit of our mortgage, the equity line and what we borrowed for home improvements into a new 10 year mortgage which leaves us debt free by the time we're 65 if not before. And we now have an amazing kitchen and family space that allows all of us to spend time together as our family gets bigger in the future.
As we answered these questions the design conversations took over our lives for the next several months.
What would you think if we……?
If we do this then we need to…….
I don't think we can afford to…….
We certainly didn't need any conversation starters for date night for a while at least!
As we started researching, Tim took on the more technical side of things and I started analyzing my Pinterest boards for styles and space planning.
We had to start somewhere so we asked questions of other people AND of ourselves.
Since my blogger friend Suzy from Worthing Court had recently remodeled her kitchen I picked her brain a lot. Annoyingly so. I asked her to come to my house and I even went to her house just to look at her sink. Seriously.
Should you use a contractor or not? What things can you do yourself?
Don't know any contractors/electricians/plumbers? Ask your friends, coworkers, church members. I asked for a referral from a real estate agent friend but there's always my favorite place, Facebook (follow me here!) People love to give their opinions and are passionate about sharing contacts for those who have done good work.
What things can you do yourself? Tim did all of the deconstruction of sheetrock and cabinets as well as replacing the sheetrock once all the new work was completed. He's also doing the backsplash, flooring, painting and a few repurposed wood projects that you're gonna love! He was able to work with our contractors and save us a lot of money because we asked questions before we hired them.
3. There's no such thing as a dumb question.
When we got in deep into the specifics of the kitchen as to cabinets and countertops, I decided I was not too shy to use my yard sale negotiating skills. Along with the regular sale deals we got at Lowe's, I also got us a couple of specialty drawers free just because I asked! We saved about $6k from the original quote for cabinets by JUST ASKING QUESTIONS and making wise choices.
We also saved $2/sq. ft. on the granite because I inquired if there were any other discounts available since we were basically getting the entire kitchen at Lowe's.
We purchased all new appliances at black Friday sale prices and Lowe's said they would also match any other ads for lower prices. The store ended up with the lowest price but we saved several hundred dollars because of the time of year we bought the appliances.
On a side note: the appliances were NOT in the original budget and were a splurge. Totally worth it though. I'm in love with my French door refrigerator.
We also opened a Lowe's credit card to save an extra 5% on purchases over $350. Although I don't recommend this if you have bad credit or can't pay it off, we were able to save even more and we paid it off immediately.
To sum it all up, if you want to save money on a kitchen remodel take time to ask yourself and all others involved questions as well as research each step along the way to save you money and time avoiding possible financial disasters and poor design choices and mistakes.
Was this a helpful post for you? I'd love if you'd share it on Facebook or pin it so others can learn how to save money, too!
Thanks so much, Suzy! We are absolutely loving the open space and I appreciate your input so much. You just come on over any time and I'll be glad to feed you and Pookie! Still waiting on floors and paint but we're getting closer!
I'm doing the same thing as we speak. My wife and I are remodeling our HOUSE, lol. Removing load bearing walls, replacing bad floor joist and all, and living through it. We fill ya'lls pain lol. Love to see more post of these things your doing..
Hi, Stan. Good luck with your whole house remodel! It's totally worth it but it can be a marathon, not a sprint! All of our kitchen remodel posts are listed at the bottom of each one. We've actually started on a total bathroom remodel right now so look for those in the future as well!
Really love your passion & excitement. Plus, your level of commitment to detail & saving money is great. This article is a must-read for anyone really looking to save money. This, to us, is very top-of-mind these days when we see people talking about upgrading their kitchens. Really appreciate the thought & time you put into this. It's great insight for us to get into your mind as well to better understand how to serve our clients. Thank you Marty for a great & interesting read!!!
Hi, Paul. Thanks for commenting. We had wonderful contractors who helped us immensely but they also allowed us to DIY as much of the kitchen as we could which was probably an unusual arrangement. Most homeowners probably don't spend as much time researching as we did but that would make your job easier if they did, wouldn't it? Have a great day!
From my point of view, you have to first prepare your wish list before jumping into the kitchen remodel. If your kitchen needs little improvement, you can opt for DIY. You can repair the walls, roof and floor of the room. An attractive paint is also a good idea. You can fix the light issues and bring in new LEDs for worthy decoration. You can also bring in new appliances and furniture to the kitchen. You should keep out the unused items. You should take care of proper management of space.
I like that you mention asking people you know to find a contractor. By asking people you know and trust, you're more likely to hire a reputable contractor to help with the job. my husband and I are looking to remodel our kitchen and we know it's going to be a long process, so we're looking for a contractor right now. These were great tips for things to help us as we begin our project. Thanks!
Hi, Cameron. I'm sorry I didn't see this comment until now. You're so smart to shop for a contractor ahead of time. I would also say ask on facebook because people love to give their opinions and experiences and often they are spot on! I got a reference for someone and the company happened to be someone we knew that went to one of our church campuses! Good luck on your remodel!
I am trying to remodel my kitchen, it is a very awkward layout. My sons tell me move the frig down on the same wall but I want to move it altogether and make my triangle workspace. Any suggestions?
My husband and I live in an older home, and it really looks its age. We want to remodel it so that it has a more modern look and more space. So I like how you point out that you should ask other people you know for contractors and electricians and things like that. We'll have to do that to find a remodeling contractor who'd be able to help us.
My fiance and i want to look into getting some remodeling done in our new home. We really like that there are so many posts that are dedicated to giving good advice like this one. I like what you said about no question being a dumb question.
I have been thinking about doing a kitchen remodel this upcoming year. It is good to know that it would be smart for me to considering replacing my cabinets. That does seem smart because my cabinets are pretty old. It would make a pretty big difference getting new ones.


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What is Marvel's Mystery Announcement Tomorrow?
Marvel Entertainment has started the speculation engines running in anticipation of what they could possibly be announcing tomorrow morning. While there are not many details following the announcement, many people have theories about what it could be.
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— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) January 25, 2017
Marvel Entertainment released an image on their Twitter account with just the tag "Tomorrow". Leading everyone to wonder what they could possibly mean.
Let's dip our toes in the speculation pool and see what comes up.
Many people speculate that we might be getting a brand new trailer tomorrow morning for the third film in the Thor franchise starring Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston. While this is a tempting idea, I remain skeptical. Marvel and Disney have generated a level of anticipation for their trailers that makes it easy for them to book prime time slots to air them. Most Marvel movie trailers now debut on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live as Disney owns the network. Also, Disney has pulled out a lot of their content from venues like San Diego Conic Con recently in favor of their own Fan Expo called D23. So it's highly doubtful that a new trailer will drop for Thor: Ragnarok or any other movie tomorrow.
New TV Series
There have been rumors floating that Disney's Freeform channel is about to go into production on the TV version of the Marvel Comics series Cloak & Dagger. Perhaps tomorrow's announcement is that the studio has cast the two lead actors and are getting ready to start shooting. The other TV rumor is that the long anticipated secret project written by 12 Years A Slave scribe John Ridley might be revealed during tomorrow's announcement. While both of these scenarios are plausible, the information would be just as effective in a press release or exclusive interview.
A New Game
Keep an eye on our #SquareEnix social feeds tomorrow for an exciting announcement! pic.twitter.com/VN8xiGzdPH
— Square Enix (@SquareEnix) January 25, 2017
At the same time that Marvel Entertainment released their teaser image encouraging people to tune in tomorrow, video game company Square Enix made an announcement on their Twitter feed as well teasing an announcement for tomorrow. The publisher has partnered with Marvel's parent company Disney in the past for their highly successful Kingdom Hearts series of games. Could the companies be announcing the introduction of Marvel Universe characters into the next Kingdom Hearts game? Or could both companies be announcing a brand new Marvel Entertainment gaming title? This seems more likely, but you never know. It could just be a coincidence.
Whatever the outcome, we will be watching and will post the results afterwards. Let us know what you think. What do you think Marvel Entertainment is going to announce tomorrow?
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Okay, I've updated all my software to enable zooming up to the machine memory limit. But I'm now amazed to find I can zoom past 10e640 and still get away with using machine hardware doubles after the SA calculations. How is this possible when the initial delta is far too small to have an effect on the outcome?
That is very cool! I assume you are using a high precision datatype for the SA calculations and the delta pixel position?
But I don't think you can zoom past hardware limit on arbitrary locations, and definitely not close to a minibrot?
Mandel machine is exploiting this alot, because it also benefits the parallel calculation capabiltites of SIMD that requires hardware datatypes, and is even using the 32-bit float datatype for massive parallel computing. However it failes on some locations.
Thanks for the confirmation, Kalles. It finally started to fail at 10e670 at which point I switched from double to my FPU implementation, which is synonymous to your long double and is a lot slower due to single register only usage.
It would be nice to be able to switch this automatically but I've no idea how to do this at the moment.
FYI, I'm using full arbitrary precision for the reference points and 64 bit exponent and 128 bit mantissa for the SA calculations. I still need to build extended number implementation for when fpu is no longer viable post SA.


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Lucinda is a specialist in employment law and commercial litigation. She advises and represents clients in the Employment Tribunal, the High Court and the appellate courts. Her practice covers all aspects of employment including high value and complex discrimination and whistleblowing claims. Her clients include FTSE 100 companies, banks, insurance companies, high street chains, airlines, charities and a wide range of public and private sector clients and private individuals, as well as governmental departments and agencies. She is recognised by Chambers UK and Legal 500 as a leading employment practitioner and has been described as "a real rising star".
Acts for high-profile employers from both the public and private sectors, including large hospitality clients and influential banking institutions. She has a wide-ranging employment practice, offering expert advice on unfair dismissal and discrimination issues, among other areas. "She is very good at putting people at their ease, she is super approachable and she is good at thinking around issues." "She has technical expertise and tenacity." - Employment, Chambers UK Bar 2022.
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Recent work includes:
Capita v Ali, CA – whether it is discrimination for shared parental leave to be paid at less than maternity leave (led by Andrew Burns QC)
Stuart v Network Rail, EAT – whether an employer can require an employee to take their accrued but untaken annual leave during their notice period in circumstances where there would not otherwise be sufficient notice under the Working Time Regulations 1998
Acting for two employees in a maternity discrimination claim – ET upheld the claims against the company and two individually named respondents and made awards for injury to feelings (£20,000 and £25,000), aggravated damages (£5,000 each), and a 25% uplift for failure to follow the ACAS Code against all three respondents (jointly and severally liable)
Advising a leading law firm and partner in a team move case
Acting for the respondent (a leading renewable energy infrastructure companies) in claim for an alleged whistleblowing dismissal brought by its CEO (led by David Craig QC)
Acting for one of the big 4 accounting firms in an alleged whistleblowing claim
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Advising a group with over 70,000 employees whether childcare vouchers should be provided to those on maternity leave and other forms of parental leave
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O'Cathail v Transport for London, CA - the test to be applied by tribunals when considering applications for adjournments on ill-health grounds, and the test to be applied by the appeal tribunal when determining whether to interfere with the decision of the lower court to grant or refuse an application for an adjournment (led by Peter Edwards)
O'Cathail v Transport for London, CA– whether the EAT should have extended the 42 day time limit for appealing against a ET's judgment where the employee was disabled and said his disability preventing from lodging the notice of appeal in time
Kibirango v Barclays Bank Plc and others, EAT – adequacy of reasons in a discrimination claim
Dossen v Headcount Resources Ltd (In Liquidation) and others, EAT – whether the ET erred in striking out 2 of a number of allegations of discrimination
Metropolitan Police Commissioner and Ors v Eioyaccu (2009), EAT – whether an ET substituted itself for that of the employer when determining whether the employer's investigation into complaints of gross misconduct made against an employee with suspected mental health issues was reasonable in all the circumstances
Lucinda is a co-author of Discrimination Law (Bloomsbury Professional).
Lucinda is developing her practice in professional regulatory work and has appeared on behalf of the General Dental Council. She has also recently been instructed as a junior on behalf of the Bar Standards Board.
2004 - Whilst at Harvard Lucinda worked on the amicus curiae brief for the class action (sex discrimination) brought by 1.6 million plaintiffs against Wal-Mart.
July-Sept 2002 - Lucinda was an intern at the Capital Appeals Project, New Orleans, Louisiana (death penalty appeals)
Admitted to the New York State Bar in 2010.
Appointed to the Attorney General's Panel of Counsel (C Panel) in 2010.
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Devereux appointments to the Attorney General's Panel
Peter Edwards and Lucinda Harris successful in TfL Court of Appeal case
Devereux Recognised by Chambers UK 2013
Ten members of Devereux Chambers Employment team appointed to the panel of preferred counsel for the Equality and Human Rights Commission
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Discrimination Law - Bloomsbury Professional (2016)
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An Integrated Approach to Prevention: The Links between Prevention, the 2030 Agenda, and Sustaining Peace
An integrated approach to crisis and conflict prevention requires clarity on what is meant by prevention, and how the concept of prevention fits with the 2030 Agenda, sustaining peace, and other relevant frameworks. This new briefing paper by Sarah Cliffe and David Steven proposes a new paradigm for prevention that has three levels: (i) universal prevention strategies that aim to build healthy societies that manage conflict productively, provide safety and security, increase resilience, and enhance social, political, and economic inclusion; (ii) "at risk" prevention strategies that target groups, communities, and countries that face elevated risk of conflict, or where violence is highest and resilience lowest; and (iii) prevention strategies that are tailored to situations of ongoing conflict or crisis.
Publication Date: Dec 19, 2017
Author(s) / Contributor(s): Sarah Cliffe, David Steven
Topic(s): 2030 Agenda, Crises, International Security, Peace Operations, Post 2015 Development, Transnational Threats
Program(s): Promoting and Defending Multilateralism, Prevention and Peacebuilding, Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies
Who are the Killers of Beni?
Since October 2014, the region around the town of Beni in north eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has been the site of some of the worst massacres in the country's recent history. Over five hundred people have been killed and tens of thousands have fled their homes. The UN mission and the Congolese government have publicly stated that the massacres are the work of Ugandan rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).
Publication Date: Mar 22, 2016
Author(s) / Contributor(s): Jason Stearns
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GPOR Annual Compilation 2015
For almost a decade, the Annual Review of Global Peace Operations (ARGPO) was the flagship publication of the Center on International Cooperation (CIC). During that time, CIC also released three editions of the Review of Political Missions.
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As experienced Buffalo DWI lawyers, we often receive questions from clients about the DWI penalties associated with a conviction. Watch the video below by attorney Robert Friedman for insight into potential DWI penalties associated with a DWI conviction in New York State.
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Factors such as your criminal record, whether or not there was an accident and how you performed on the roadside tests.
You may have to pay a fine or go to driving school, and in some cases even go to jail for a DWI conviction.
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This is not your typical scooter. It glides smoothly, but at night it's all lit up with impressive LED deck and motion-powered wheels. With its reflective deck featuring a neon under glow, children can't help but be noticed wherever they go. This strong and durable scooter with a lightweight aluminum frame is perfect for quick and easy transportation.


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Interview: Director Shawn Linden and Thomas Dekker discuss 'The Good Lie'
It was a role conceived for him from the start, a character that requires the actor to be possessive of a polarizing duality. One half of him is sympathetic, endearing, and earnest – he's a young man with questions about family and life, looking to be a good son, friend, and person. The other half is something else entirely, as an aimless vengeance takes over, losing control and heading with full steam to no place in particular. He ignores those that seek to help while getting in harm's way.
Thomas Dekker assumes the compelling role of Cullen Francis, a young man who, upon the sudden death of his loving mother, learns from a posthumous video that he is the product of a rape. In one moment Cullen is a seemingly average youth, arguing with his parents and living a social existence. In the next he is someone else, as if the dramatic realization awakens the darker side of him, the side of him that was contributed by an unknown assailant.
Dekker, a 25-year-old actor who has worked in film and television in the United States and Canada, notably in shows such as Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and The Secret Circle, was in the mind of writer and director Shawn Linden at the beginning.
"I was very curious, and so when I read it, I thought it was a very good fit," explained Dekker while in Toronto. "I was drawn to it because I hadn't read anything quite like it, it was surprise after surprise. The journey the character goes on is like cake for the actor, there are so many different emotional turns."
The journey Dekker speaks of is a lengthy one, and one without a destination. Cullen wants to meet his biological father, traveling across a lonely night in search of answers, and some sort of resolution. He is hardheaded, yet caring, angry yet confused, brave yet naïve.
"[Cullen] is a product of a really good person and a really bad person, an angel and a devil," says Linden. "I wanted someone who can personify both of those things at once. [Thomas] is a brooding person with a warm face, and can have these two different elements that are always at work."
Dekker laughs as Linden offers this description, and there is a tacit understanding that its Dekker's acting ability that allows him to possess both a darkness and a lightness. At certain moments, though, Dekker seems to have become a thoughtful, agonizing introvert just like his character.
"There was a time you look shattered walking around with headphones on," says Linden to Dekker of his behavior on set during a shooting of a campfire scene. It's a narrative that runs parallel to Cullen's journey, as he and a group of friends spend a night in the woods telling tall tales.
As Cullen searches, his stepfather follows, though always a step behind. The relationship between the two is key, despite not spending a great deal of time on screen together. Linden, Dekker, and Matt Craven, who plays Cullen's father Richard, worked together to shape the attitude and personality of Cullen, fleshing out a realistic character so that Dekker could inhabit him completely, acting and reacting to the world around him.
"Watching the tape of his mother is a perfect example of really just reacting to something," explains Dekker. "I was allowed in one shot to go from one emotion to the other, and if you're open to what you're actually experiencing, you don't have to fabricate too much."
Across a month shooting in both Montreal and Winnipeg, Dekker became Cullen Francis, a conflicted young man no longer a child but not yet an adult. Headstrong and blinded with confusion, rage, and whatever other imaginable emotions go into discovering your father is a rapist, Dekker goes on a powerful quest in this intimate, memorable Canadian film. It hit Dekker too, emotionally, and physically at times.
"I felt pretty beat up at the end of it," he says. "For better or worse, as an actor, you get to experience things you hope you never have to really experience."
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Featured: Unabashedly American: The Stars And Stripes Greenwood Corvette Tribute
Unabashedly American: The Stars And Stripes Greenwood Corvette Tribute
By Bary Seldon
Photography by Bary R. Seldon
Deep in an underground garage sits a tribute car like no other. A car that pays homage to three legendary Corvettes built by a man named John Greenwood. A Michigan native, Greenwood was an expert engine and suspension builder who got into racing because of a dare from his wife. His success in the sport came almost as fast as his cars, moving his efforts from local autocross and small track events around the state to racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Though Greenwood raced, and created, many Corvettes throughout his lifetime, the ones that are the most memorable with enthusiasts and competitors are the 1971 to 1973 season BF. Goodrich (BFG) "Stars and Stripes" racers #48, #49, and #50.
Though the cars almost look identical, there are some variations among them. To start, the #49 car was never intended to be raced. The car was made last minute, after the number 48 and 50 car, to be used for display at sponsored events and to be photographed for print ads. Because of this, the car is based on a t-top body rather than a roadster like numbers 48 and 50. Once the "PR" business was done, the car received all of the same goodies the 48 and 50 cars had already; the front and rear body panels were replaced with one-piece, molded body sections that were lighter in weight and widened to accommodate the much larger tires stuffed underneath the car. The standard pop-up headlights were also replaced with fixed Plexi headlamp covers that increased visibility when driving at night and also allowed the car's sight-seeing appendages to slide through the air rather than ram through it like a moving refrigerator. Also, the car's original t-top panels were replaced with lighter ones. The car was then painted in its famous "Stars and Stripes" livery that is reminiscent of Greenwood's previous race cars and was designed by Randy Wittine.
The Corvette was placed on much larger than stock tires and, as part of the contract with BFG, it raced with the new "Lifesaver" radial street tire. This posed a major issue when it came to competition because of the lack of additional traction that a standard slick would have supplied, but Greenwood worked with what he was given. The new radial tires were wrapped around a set of Minilites that were never made to be used on a Corvette. The wheels were originally produced for Penske's Javelin program, so they were made with 4-lug patterns. This might not seem like an issue, but the Corvette uses a 5-lug pattern and not a 4-lug. To make them fit the Corvette the original holes were plugged, freeze-pressed, and then re-machined to match the 5-lug bolt pattern. This seems like a lot to go through just for a set of wheels, but the Minilites had the offset Greenwood was looking for and the price was very to hard to turn down. The wheels were 15 inches in diameter, with the fronts being eight inches wide and the rears being 10 inches wide. On some occasions, 10-inch-wide wheels were put under each corner of the car for added grip.
Because of the extra rubber, the rear frame was sectioned so the wheels could clear the chassis and the trailing arms were notched to help make additional room. Due to the lack of slicks being used, Greenwood had to become creative with the suspension set ups. He had the front suspension fitted with special in-house A-arm bushings, double-adjustable KONI shocks were put in place of the standard ones, and the springs were replaced depending on the race track. Much of the car's suspension setup was kept secret to help keep an edge in the racing scene and to add some mystery to boot. The Corvette also had a roll cage fabricated into it, but by today's standards it lacked much in the way of safety.
For example, it is required that roll cages used in racing today must have bars that cross in front of the driver side and passenger side doors to help protect the driver from side impacts But because this car was built before that was a requirement it lacks this feature. The interior was stripped of anything that was deemed unnecessary, and in place of the standard foam dash were aluminum panels fitted with gauges that kept the driver up to date on the status of the engine, as well as switches for ignition and pumps and various lights on the car.
Of course, the most important part of this car is the heart of it. Under the fiberglass hood is an all-aluminum Chevrolet ZL1 L88 427 cubic-inch V8. The engines were bought from Chevrolet, brand new, and then rebuilt by Greenwood. He focused on making the engines more reliable, using his previous experiences working with all-aluminum engines, and, surely, making it much more powerful too. Once put together again, the engine cranked out near 780 HP at 6,200 RPM. Today, aluminum engines are common, being found in practically every race car and almost every performance car on the road. Back in the '70s though this was a rare sight. Other racers were convinced that aluminum engines couldn't hold up to the strain that came with endurance and the loads, and thus used iron blocks. Greenwood took advantage of the aluminum blocks because of their light weight and ability to dissipate heat at a much quicker rate than a standard iron block. Because of it's lightweight and high horsepower, the engine pushed the Corvette down the back straight of Le Mans at a blistering 215 mph. Insane when you think that the entire car's body is made out of fiberglass and that one false move can result in death.
Though this car you see in the images before you is a tribute, it's fitted with a lot of parts Greenwood used on the originals. The engine, is an actual ZL1 L88 built by Greenwood. The wheels and tires are new old stock (NOS), as well as the suspension. Even the livery is as close as possible to original race cars. But there are somethings incorrect too. The interior for instance doesn't match how Greenwood had his set up; the car still includes the standard passenger seat, standard dash, and standard steering wheel, all things you wouldn't find on the real one. Side impact bars were also added in the event the car is raced. And though this isn't the real thing, it is still a tribute worth sharing. A tribute to three Corvettes and a man named John Greenwood.
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I was with the Goodrich ad agency when the car ran at LeMans. The BFG tires at the time were called Radial T/As, and were trimmed to half tread depth for racing. If I am not mistaken, Greenwood was told to keep the speed below 180 mph on the Mulsanne straight because no one knew what the limit was on the tires, He ignored the warning. Interestingly, the tires did better than his engine, which blew during the race.
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Replica or not, seeing the photos takes me back to Lemans 1973.
I was with a rather large group of U.S. soldiers on leave from Germany just to see the race. We mostly watched the race from the Esses to Tertre Rouge.
The roar of the big V8 down-shifting for the corners was like nothing else, and when that Big All- American Red, White, and Blue Corvette came by, we all cheered. What a great time we all had.
GuitarSlinger
I hates ' tribute ' cars … especially tribute cars who's livery even back in the day was considered tacky gauche and wretchedly excessive .. exacerbated by the current climate across the land e.g. borrowing the title of a Bowie/Metheny tune … " This Is Not America " .. nor is this ' so called ' tribute tasteful in any way shape or form ..
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I have to agree with ya GS, painful though it may be. Since I'm slow on the uptake with trends I've only recently noticed ads for tribute cars popping up on "classic car" sites. I hates 'em, Don't get me started on tribute bands………
A little too late to worry about "tribute" cars. don't you think? Corvettes are like golf, guns and abortion discussions. There is no middle ground. They are loved or hated. Being a lover and not a fighter, I think this car is amazing. I also thought the original car was amazing and totally "in your face" before there was such a thing as "in your face". I enjoy the fact that Corvettes have always , and will always offend somebody.


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Welcome to our "You can recycle that?" blog series where Herrera provides tips on how to recycle some "hard to recycle" items.
First up – granola bar and energy bar wrappers. We spend a lot of time in the field and traveling across the Pacific Northwest attending meetings and visiting project sites. We eat a lot of granola bars and energy bars!
Herrera recycles granola bar and energy bar wrappers through Terracycle. Clif Bar sponsors the recycling program, so it is free to ship the wrappers for recycling and they also accept foil-lined wrappers from other granola bar and energy bar companies. It may seem like 1 or 2 granola bar wrappers per day wouldn't add up to much, but since March 2016, Herrera has collected and recycled over 6,000 wrappers!


Buying, repairing, and restoring old homes and then selling them off at a higher price, is the flipping business in a nutshell. One of the most sought after businesses currently, offering a multitude of opportunities, it is an excellent occupation to take up. If you are a contractor with years of expertise, and if you have a good team of professionals who know how to turn Cinderellas into princesses, house flipping is like a natural profession for you.
I assume that since you are getting into this business, you already have a background in home construction work, as a contractor or an architect. It is essential that you are familiar with structural engineering, civil engineering, and interior decoration. If not, you should at least have people in your team, whom you can consult about all these aspects. Knowledge and its application is always the key in any business and house flipping is no exception to this. First and foremost, get a guy on board, who has been in this business for some time and knows his way around. Tips that you get from such a person will be invaluable. Here is how you can create a plan.
One of the first things to do, which is an integral part of any business plan, is to research the costs involved in this business. This includes real estate investment cost, labor, and material costs, as well as other extraneous expenses, that you might incur while obtaining permits, commissioning contractors, and the marketing costs to sell the property. You need to create a financial plan, which tells you how much money you need, when you need it, and from where are you are getting it. This financial equation is the most important thing. As suggested before, gather a good team of construction professionals around you, who can help you with this.
Check out the local real estate prices and potential properties on sale, that might fetch a better price, if they are repaired and renovated.
Before you decide to select a house for flipping, you need to inspect it thoroughly and know the structural and cosmetic repair tasks that you might have to carry out. If it's your first house flipping job, start with a home, that doesn't need major repairs.
Once you have chosen a house, calculate the costs involved in the repair and the renovation work that you are carrying out. Gauge the profit you could make, by selling the property. Once you are sure, you can buy the property.
After that, actual work can begin, with a precise set time frame and a renovation plan, that is complete with all the required details. Think about how you can bring out the best out of the old building, while making minimum changes. Flipping houses is quite a tough job and here your expertise or panel of experts will come into play.
Once work is finished, you can think about selling it. It is best to take help from real estate agencies, as they know the target market, for the kind of home you are selling. Promote the sale on your own, through advertisements.
The key, in this business, is to know which houses are flippable and will fetch a good sum of money, after renovation. It will take time for your eye to develop. Set a price that is high enough to get a decent profit and low enough to be attractive. Starting a flipping business is all about patience and hard work.
Think realistically and spend a lot of time in working out all the details and the costs involved. Only after you think that you have worked out the whole equation of house flipping and analyzed all the risks involved, create a plan that can take all those factors into consideration. Start small and give every project of yours, the best shot that you can give. Every job well done is going to bring you more customers, as your work speaks for itself. Don't forget that Rome was not built in a day, and it will take time for your business to catch up. All the best.


To investigate the anatomy of the infratemporal fossa (ITF) and to discuss the practicality of endoscopic transvestibular surgery for an ITF tumor.
Five fresh cadaveric specimens (10 sides) with vascular silicone injection were prepared for endoscopic anatomy. A transvestibular vertical incision was made along the ramus of the mandible, and pivotal nerves, arteries, and muscles were exposed to sculpt the anatomic landmarks of the ITF.
The endoscopic transvestibular approach exposed the detailed structure of the ITF. The buccinator muscle and the adjoining superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle shaped the paramedian border of the ITF, while the medial pterygoid muscle (MPM) and the lateral pterygoid muscle formed the lateral border. The ITF was delimited by the skull base in the upper margin, and it was proximal to the parapharyngeal space in the inferior part. The inferior alveolar nerve was the first reference point, and the maxillary artery and the lateral pterygoid muscle were also the landmarks of the ITF. The lingual nerve, the eustachian tube (ET), and the middle meningeal artery were also located in the posterior part of the ITF.
The endoscopic transvestibular approach provides a feasible and facile corridor to the ITF. With accurate hemostasis, this approach may provide another option for accessing the ITF for removal of tumors.
We are very grateful to Deng Wenyao and Hu Chen for their selfless assistance and admirable work during the anatomic project.
This research is supported by the Scientific Research Project of Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (Project Number: 16411960600).
There is no financial relationship and conflict of interest among all authors.


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Suicide on Religious Grounds on the Increase in Armenia – Lawyer
Thursday December 6, 2007 Armenia, Suicide
Excerpt from report by Armenian news agency Arminfo
Yerevan, 3 December: Crimes on religious grounds are committed in Armenia every year, the head of the public organization to adapt victims of destructive cults and lawyer, Aleksandr Amaryan, has told our correspondent.
He denied a statement by Hranush Kharatyan, chairwoman of the commission on religious affairs and ethnic minorities, that no criminal cases with religious motives have been registered in Armenia over the last few years.
[Passage omitted]
Amaryan recalled the recent suicide of a 24-year-old singer of the Armenian rock group Empyray, Anna Sagradova. He believed that the Empyray's last clip called "No More You" was connected with Satanism and propagated suicide.
[Passage omitted: Amaryan speaks about the killing of a jeweller]
Amaryan said that due to the spreading of totalitarian sects, the number of suicide cases has increased tenfold in Armenia over the last 10 years. He said that nine new pro-Western religious organizations have been registered in Armenia over the last two years.
Originally published by Arminfo, Yerevan, in Russian 0803 3 Dec 07.
, Arminfo, via BBC Monitoring, Dec. 5, 2007, http://www.monitor.bbc.co.uk/
Religion News Blog posted this on Thursday December 6, 2007.
Last updated if a date shows here: Thursday, December 6, 2007.
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THE George Hotel could be reopened within six months – but it will need around £2m spending on it.
Dr Altaf Hussain, a top dentist turned businessman, is anxious to get on with refurbishing the iconic hotel as soon as possible.
The George, which closed its doors on January 2 after the previous owners' money run out, is in a dilapidated state and desperately needs a makeover.
It needs urgent structural repairs to stop water leaking in, a ceiling has collapsed in at least one of the bedrooms, windows are corroded and the total bill including interior refurbishment could easily top £2m.
But Dr Hussain says he is unfazed by the prospect and is relishing the challenge of returning the Victorian hotel to its former splendour.
He is due to sit down with council leader Mehboob Khan and regeneration chief Peter McBride shortly to establish a mutually beneficial working relationship.
Dr Hussain said: "I want to discuss the way forward with them.
"And I shall be discussing with interior design teams various concepts.
The immediate priority is repairing the roof.
And he revealed how he began seriously pursuing The George – a landmark he had admired for more than two decades – when business contacts informed him it was experiencing financial problems.
"I began to hear whispers back in October/November last year that it was struggling," he said. "I made some inquiries but I was told it was not for sale.
"Then when I heard that it was in receivership I immediately started to make formal inquiries.
Despite having no experience of the hotel trade, he was determined to buy The George having developed valuable knowledge of the property renovation business.
Since setting up his first dental practice in Huddersfield it has grown rapidly with an enviable dental portfolio across Yorkshire.
He most recently came to the public's attention a couple of years ago when he made his first foray into the rental market by setting up Northpoint Living, providing student accommodation with weekly rents of £85 to £90.
The former Huddersfield Christian Fellowship building at 5a Northumberland Street was converted under a £1m refurbishment programme to provide 57 bedrooms and 11 'cluster' flats for students at the town's university.
Dr Hussain said before the hotel's demise it had been performing very poorly on attracting customers wanting to stay overnight.
"We did some market research and the occupancy rates during the week was virtually nil," he said.
"That's appalling. And at the weekend they were only 20%.
"I'm hoping we can open our doors to the public in as little as six months time.
He is also keen to find excellent tenants for the restaurant and the coffee shop/bar and says if he cannot find the right people he will take it on himself.
He said one possibility was to make the restaurant an Italian eaterie. He said he has some friends in that area.
There is also the question of getting doe-eyed couples to consider using The George as a wedding venue.
The room for it looks very tired and, in common with the rest of the hotel, needs a makeover.
Other commercial opportunities include the possibility of setting up a spa treatment room, beauty treatments and maybe even a hairdressing salon.
And having given the Examiner a full tour of the four-storey hotel, he enjoyed his first outing onto the roof – that part of the building had been out of bounds to him during the viewing stage.
With the sun shining and blue skies above he said he would also give serious consideration to the possibility of setting up a roof top restaurant which would enjoy panoramic views across the town.
And he is anxious to give staff who lost their jobs in the shock closure on January 2 the chance to work at the hotel again.
One thing he won't have to do prior to opening before Christmas is buy any new trees.
They are still in situ from January's festive parties. There is tinsel on the walls and there are boxes of unopened crackers in the cellar.


PokerStars owner Amaya has confirmed plans to enter the burgeoning US daily fantasy sports (DFS) market under the StarsDraft brand following the acquisition of Texas-based studio Victiv.
Victiv's existing technology and platform will be rebranded as StarsDraft, with its current management team to continue operation of the product which currently offers games on weekly fantasy football, daily fantasy basketball, daily fantasy baseball, fantasy golf, and fantasy hockey players.
Victiv first launched its DFS offering in September last year, with Amaya noting that it has proved popular particularly among new players.
It offers features such as Bankroll Builder, in which players are able to learn how to play, entering contests for free with the chance of winning cash prizes.
The rebranded StarsDraft offering will initially be launched as a dot.com site and in select US markets, before being made available via the PokerStars platform.
Details of the acquisition cost have yet to be confirmed.
"StarsDraft will combine Victiv's innovative platform and experienced DFS team with Amaya's expansive consumer base and operational excellence as the world's preeminent online gaming brand," Victiv chief executive Matthew Primeaux said.
Shares in Amaya Inc (Co.Data) (TSX:AYA) closed down 0.78 per cent at CAD$30.34 per share in Toronto yesterday.


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Kids and Cait celebrated at Artist Reception
MIND ON PAPER SKETCH COLLAGES SHOW KIDS IN A NEW LIGHT
An Artist Reception was held at the Gallery Thursday, June 30. It celebrated our kids and their sketches during our first month-long Artist in Residence program. Muralist and painter, Cait Irwin, was the artist that took on the adventure of this project. Each kid got to spend one day each week working with Cait on drawing. Cait took the sketches the kids did, which were a piece of the child that completed them, and placed them into a collage. These "Mind on Paper" collages were hung up for the reception and will remain in the Gallery for all to enjoy for the next month.
"I can't say enough good things about Cait. Her connection with the kids and staff was so incredible. My favorite part of the reception was seeing the kids light up when they found their drawing," explained Chanda Elliott, Northwest Passage's Development Director.
Read what Cait had to say about the past month:
My Northwest Passage/Schaefer Cabin Experience
Cait Irwin, Artist
When you're a travelling artist you never really know what to expect when you arrive at a new "job" site. Especially, if it is the first go at a totally experimental program. As June drew closer my excitement had swelled to a fever pitch. It had almost been a year since my initial contact with Northwest Passage's experiential programming coordinator and college friend, Ian Karl, about this 'Artist in Residence' pipe dream. It was to take place in a remote location along the Namekagon River. I wanted to jump into the month-long residency with as little expectation as possible. My mind and heart needed to be a blank canvas ready to take in this mysterious experience.
The only thing that I could expect was what I was personally going to offer. I knew that I would be sharing my experiences with mental illness, and more importantly, how I have used art throughout my life to cope. At the same time I hoped to inspire the kids at Northwest Passage and give them a feeling of hope for the possibility of a new future. I wanted to express to them that our struggles CAN make us stronger while deepening an appreciation for the world around us.
Schaefer Cabin Residency site:
The first thing that I noticed about the cabin was the fact that it was so isolated. It was refreshing to be occupying a space where I couldn't hear any man-made sounds. What a great reminder that wild and quiet places still exist in this insanely loud and busy world. Just the drive out to the historical Schaefer Cabin was like slowly leaving the daily hustle and my mind had the opportunity to slow down. I know that the kids and staff alike felt that too as they travelled out for our daily sketching sessions.
It was incredibly important to transform the cabin into a haven for safe self-expression and raw creation. To assist with this process I brought multiple paintings and drawings of my own to occupy the space. My work itself served as an example that when we were in the cabin we were all safe to express our innermost thoughts and feelings. While in the Schaefer Cabin, everyone's work would be respected and celebrated, and I think it was felt by all who entered.
Art Sessions:
The design of my program was simple as I was to work with almost all of the kids currently attending Northwest Passage. Each time they came out to the cabin they would work in a communal sketchbook. They were given a variety of pencils and charcoals to use as tools of expression. We eased into the process by starting with a "free sketch" session and then moved into more focused exercises throughout the month. The common thread in our once-a-week two-hour sessions was that it wasn't about the end product but about the process. Also the very act of drawing seems to slow down the frantic world around you. It was also important to tell them that while they were in the cabin with me they are my art students and that I would treat them as such.
I was honestly blown away by how the Northwest Passage kids jumped right in! Almost everyone picked up a sketchbook and pencil pack and immediately worked with total focus. The cabin was filled with the sound of pencils moving across paper and in the background trees rustled, birds sang, and some classical music softly played. What moved me the most was the fearlessness that the kids so steadily demonstrated. Not one hesitated or even mentioned their lack of artistic abilities. The idea of the "process" seemed to be a part of their own intuition.
After a solid thirty minutes (at least) of drawing we would come together as a group and share what we had created. With almost 100% participation each student showed their own unique style and perspective. The most amazing thing was that there was never a time when a participant put down another's work. The idea of the cabin being a safe place was taken seriously amongst all of the students.
As we moved through the month and began building a genuine rapport with each other, the work began to take on a more honest and emotional tone. Sometimes the work exploded like a firework and other times it presented itself so subtly you would almost overlook it. The whole spectrum from humor to sadness was represented daily.
Sometimes on my drive home I would find myself laughing and also crying as I recalled our precious time at the cabin. Every time I left the cabin I was absolutely exhausted, and at the same time completely inspired. I could not help but think about my own time spent as a teenager dealing with depression in a very clinical setting. I would have thrived in a program like Northwest Passage … a program that embraces all of the beautiful, complex and intricate aspects of each individual, while connecting to the natural world.
Final Project: Mind on Paper Collages
At the end of our sessions the kids had the option to sign their work or stay anonymous. If they wanted to share their work with the world they would put a star in the corner. Getting their permission and giving them the option of taking ownership of their sketches was how I could show kindness and respect for their thoughts and feelings. I was truly in awe when the majority of students proudly signed their work and wanted to boldly share it with the world!
In Closing:
It makes me very proud that I was asked to be the pioneer for this unique and exciting month-long residency program. And as the initial logistical bumps began to smooth out I could see with clarity that this is the kind of work that grounds me. I feel that it is important to share yourself with a spirit of empathy and compassion, even if only to show someone that they are not alone in the world.
There is no way I could properly capture all of the incredible aspects of this pilot program in one artist statement alone. Honestly, I am not sure that any arrangement of words could capture the transformative and inspiring nature of this residency. I have a renewed hope for the world after meeting so many dedicated staff members of Northwest Passage and the National Park Service. These individuals have put a vision of compassion, for all people, and an appreciation for the natural world into action. As for all of the kids I met, each one has renewed my calling to pass along the message that art heals. I will leave here carrying a heavy load of inspiration, memories, and exciting visions of how to keep growing this program for years to come.
This Artist in Residency was made possible through a generous grant from the St. Croix Valley Foundation, The Wisconsin Arts Board and Eastern National. More about Cait can be found on her website at www.irwinartworks.com.
Northwest Passage is looking for more artists that would be great role models and would like to inspire our kids to reach for their dreams. If interested, please see this web page for more information.
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François Alfonsi (* 14. September 1953 in Ajaccio, Korsika) ist ein französischer Politiker der korsisch-nationalistischen Partei Partitu di a Nazione Corsa (PNC). Er war von 2009 bis 2014 Mitglied des Europäischen Parlaments, bei der Wahl 2019 zog er erneut ins Europäische Parlament ein. Dort ist er Mitglied der Fraktion Die Grünen/EFA.

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Alfonsi ist seit den 1970er-Jahren im korsischen Nationalismus aktiv und war lange Zeit Vorsitzender der Korsischen Volksunion, die 2002 in der PNC aufging. 1987 wurde Alfonsi in das korsische Regionalparlament gewählt. Seit 2002 ist er Bürgermeister der korsischen Gemeinde Osani.

Bei der Europawahl in Frankreich 2009 trat Alfonsi auf der Liste Europe Écologie an, die auch die französischen Grünen umfasste, und erzielte einen Sitz im Europäischen Parlament. Er ist damit nach Max Simoni (1989–94) der erste korsische Nationalist, der ins Europäische Parlament einzog. Da die PNC auf europäischer Ebene Mitglied der Europapartei Europäische Freie Allianz ist, schloss sich Alfonsi der Fraktion Die Grünen/Europäische Freie Allianz im Europäischen Parlament an. In der siebten Legislaturperiode (2009–2014) war Mitglied im Ausschuss für regionale Entwicklung sowie in der Delegation in der Paritätischen Parlamentarischen Versammlung AKP-EU und der Delegation in der Parlamentarischen Versammlung der Union für den Mittelmeerraum. Als Stellvertretendes Mitglied war er im Haushaltsausschuss, dem Ausschuss für Kultur und Bildung und der Delegation für die Beziehungen zu den Maghreb-Ländern und der Union des Arabischen Maghreb.

Bei der Europawahl 2014 gewann er kein Mandat.

Im Jahr 2019 kandidierte Alfonsi erneut als Kandidat auf Platz 9 auf der gemeinsamen Europawahlliste von Europe Écologie-Les Verts (EELV), Alliance écologiste indépendante (AEI) sowie Régions et peuples solidaires (zu der seine Partei PNC gehört) bei der Europawahl 2019. Die gemeinsame Liste gewann 13,43 Prozent und damit 13 der 79 französischen Mandate, darunter auch Alfonsi. Seitdem ist erneut Mitglied des neunten Europäischen Parlaments und trat wieder der Fraktion der Grünen/EFA bei. Für die Fraktion ist er Mitglied im Ausschuss für Industrie, Forschung und Energie sowie stellvertretendes Mitglied im Ausschuss für regionale Entwicklung.

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 VoteWatch.eu: Abstimmungsverhalten von François Alfonsi im Europäischen Parlament (englisch)

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Thysanodonta is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Calliostomatidae.

Distribution
Species of this marine genus can be found off New Zealand and New Caledonia.

Species
Species within the genus Thysanodonta include:
 Thysanodonta aucklandica Marshall, 1988
 Thysanodonta boucheti Marshall, 1988
 Thysanodonta cassis Vilvens & Maestrati, 2006
 Thysanodonta chesterfieldensis Marshall, 1995
 Thysanodonta diadema Vilvens & Maestrati, 2006
 Thysanodonta eucosmia Marshall, 1995
 Thysanodonta festiva Marshall, 1995
 Thysanodonta opima Marshall, 1995
 Thysanodonta pileum Vilvens & Maestrati, 2006
 Thysanodonta wairua Marshall, 1988

References

 Marshall B.A. (1988) Thysanodontinae: A new subfamily of the Trochidae (Gastropoda). Journal of Molluscan Studies 54: 215–229. page(s): 217
 Marshall, B. A. (1998). Food and feeding mode of Thysanodontinae (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Calliostomatidae. Molluscan Research. 19 (1): 69-72.

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Contemporary Ceramics | About
About Contemporary Ceramics
Contemporary Ceramics is a gallery and shop located opposite the British Museum in central London. Selling the very best in British studio ceramics, we display the work of over 80 ceramic artists at any one time. Our makers are Selected Members of the Craft Potters Association.
In 2020, we responded swiftly to the Covid lockdown and subsequent enforced closure by launching our own online shop. This has proved to be a popular and easy way to offer ceramics to the customer in the comfort of their own homes. Discover the work of over 150 makers right here Contemporary Ceramics Gallery and Shop
Contemporary Ceramics Centre by Ian Wallman
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About our makers
Distinguished studio ceramicists, our makers display the very best of ceramic skill, technique and ambition. Creating highly collectable work, made to the very best standards in ceramic art, we are proud to sell the unique, hand crafted, pieces by our ceramic artists.
All work on display in the gallery is by makers who are members of the Crafts Potters Association. Each year, a council of management elected from and by the membership chooses and invites new members to join the greatly respected 'Selected Membership' group.
Founded in 1958 our parent organisation, the Craft Potters Association, was a way for potters from across Britain to come together, sharing knowledge, ideas and supporting each other in their growing businesses.
Originally named 'The Craftsmen Potters Association' it was widely acknowledged that the term 'Craftsmen' was not used exclusively to represent men, rather a term to imply the distinguished, highly skilled, nature of the membership. However, to better reflect the membership it was renamed the Craft Potters Association in 1981. The organisation is also responsible for the publication of the international ceramic magazine Ceramic Review.
Contemporary Ceramics, 1997
Great Russell Street, 2018
The 'Craftmen Potters Shop', now Contemporary Ceramics, opened in 1960 and since then the outlet has had several premises across central London. From Carnaby Street to Marshall Street, the shop and gallery is now located on Great Russell Street, directly opposite the British Museum. While the location has changed over the years the essence of the shop remains the same, not least because Gallery Manager, Marta Donaghey, has been running the show for over 30 years.


4.1.1 This chapter contains our considered view on the requirements with respect to vessel specification on the Gourock-Dunoon town centre ferry route for the purposes of cost and revenue modelling.
4.1.2 Our incremental approach to this issue means we have had to specify foot-passenger only and passenger and vehicle ferries.
4.1.3 This specification required for the study needs to be proportionate to the task, ie we are not designing vessels but attempting to establish outline specifications and associated broad and typical costs. The key requirement was to determine a credible set of vessel related costs for the purposes of financial modelling and the calculation of likely subsidy requirement. Given the level of uncertainty attached to the process, we have given a broad 'level of confidence' attached to each cost element.
4.1.4 Our methodology was to first establish how the existing route operated and the class of vessels currently in service. Secondly, meetings were held with all stakeholders to glean their views and ideas (this included operators and Masters of ferry vessels in the Upper Clyde). Thirdly, meetings were also held with customer groups and in particular with members of the DGFAG.
4.1.5 Existing ferry services were researched throughout the world of a similar operational parameter to the Gourock-Dunoon ferry route.
4.1.6 In establishing the optimum dimensions and specifications of the ideal vessel, navigational and regulatory restrictions were looked at including: the general weather conditions for the area; the tidal range, flow and rate; significant wave heights; wave frequency, wave length and period; and the existing infrastructure at the ports.
4.2.1 The jurisdiction of the whole of the Upper Clyde (apart from parts of the Gareloch, Loch Long and Loch Goil, which are designated Naval dockyard ports and are under the jurisdiction of the Queen's Harbourmaster) is covered by Clydeport Limited, based in Greenock. Local regulations on safe navigation and emergency are published in Clydeport's local Byelaws.
4.2.2 The area of the Clyde estuary where the service operates has a speed restriction for all vessels of 12 knots, imposed by Clydeport under their health and safety management system. Below a line drawn between Cloch Point and Dunoon Pier the restriction is 19 knots. It is questionable if the speed restriction of 12 knots is legally enforceable, not being enshrined in Byelaws and is more a mutually agreed speed limit by local fishermen, yachtsmen, local harbour authorities and the Royal Navy. Speed is restricted within harbour limits by local harbour authorities and enshrined in their own byelaws, to limit wash damage to harbour installations and moored vessels and craft.
4.2.3 The area (both Category C & D waters) is designated as a 1.5 metre significant wave area by the Marine and Coastguard Agency (MCA), for issuance of certificates. Category C waters apply to tidal rivers and estuaries and large, deep lakes and lochs where the significant wave height could not be expected to exceed 1.2 metres at any time. Category D waters are tidal rivers and estuaries where the significant wave height could not be expected to exceed 2.0 metres at any time5. The Cat C area for the Upper Clyde is between Cloch Point and the Dunoon Pier northwards, thus making the Dunoon Linkspan and breakwater just in Cat D waters. This line however, moves southwards in summer between 1 April and 31 October (to a line from Bogany Point, Isle of Bute to Skelmorlie Castle and a line from Ardlamont Point to the southern extremity of Ettrick Bay inside the Kyles of Bute6), allowing the Argyll Flyer and Ali Cat vessels to trade as Class V vessels. Both existing vessels have a Class IV and Class V designation, though when in Class IV mode the vessels operate with a dispensation from carrying a Rescue Boat and operate with crews of three (instead of four). The Master has a weather restriction placed on him and can only proceed to sea in 'favourable weather', taken to mean 'fine, clear, settled weather, such as to cause only moderate rolling and pitching'7. The MCA has placed this restriction as the vessel itself will have to act as a rescue craft should a 'man-over-board' situation occur, there being no Rescue Boat fitted.
4.2.4 The distance between Gourock and Dunoon linkspans is 3.90 nautical miles, indicating that with the 12 knot speed restriction and allowance for manoeuvring, berthing and unberthing, the minimum time berth to berth would be 22 minutes, thus allowing four minutes to embark and four minutes to disembark passengers / vehicles at each end on a 30 minute service schedule. By contrast the Western Ferries route between McInroy's point and Hunter's Quay is shorter at 2.30 nautical miles, allowing that company to run their vessels more slowly within a 30 minute service.
4.2.5 Clydeport issues all Masters of ferries in the Upper Clyde with a pilot's Exemption Certificate (PEC). The Masters are certified as Boatmen by the MCA on the Ali Cat and Argyll Flyer. RoPax vessels may be required to have the Master certificated to a higher level.
4.3.1 The weather on the West Coast of Scotland is very variable at any one time, being influenced by the passage of depressions from the Atlantic, and rapid changes can frequently be experienced. The prevailing wind is between South and West, with a higher proportion of Northerly and Easterly winds in May and June, when an anticyclone is more likely to become established to the North of Scotland. Except in September and the winter months, gales are not common, although they may occur at any time. Fog as such is rare and visibility of less than two nautical miles is unlikely on more than three days per month in summer. Low cloud however, may more often obscure the tops of hills and heavy rain may reduce visibility for a time. On the whole, the best weather may be expected during May and June and October is often found to have better weather than August8.
4.3.3 HMS Gannet at Prestwick reports 15 days per year taken over a 19-year recording, supporting the above figures.
4.3.4 The predominant wind is S through SW though gales can usually be expected from SW through to W but are known from all quarters. The average duration of a gale depends on exposure and may last between five and seven hours in exposed places. Gales from S and SE are usually short lived. Storm force winds (force 10 and above) in the Clyde area are very infrequent and are only 2-3% (less than 10 hours per annum) of all winds above Force 7. Wind speeds in the Upper Clyde may vary greatly within very short distances due to the different degrees of shelter and the distance from a leeward shore. Thus a SSW Force 7 may affect berthing at Dunoon but be relatively sheltered in Gourock. Conversely a NE gale will affect berthing in both Dunoon and Gourock.
4.3.5 Fog occurs in Greenock an average of eight days a year (stats over a 21 year period), mainly in December.
4.3.6 Precipitation is high, averaging 232 days over a 19-year period. Although evenly distributed throughout the year, precipitation occurs more in winter months than summer. Considering the latitude of the Upper Clyde, there is relatively little snowfall at lower levels.
4.4.1 Spring Tides are about 1.6 times Neap Tides. Spring Tide Range is 3.0 metres and Neap Tide Range 1.9 metres. This is not excessive, but could be significant when looking at embarkation / disembarkation of passengers other than from a linkspan.
4.4.2 Tidal flow seldom reaches more than 1 knot at just before High Water Spring tide (HWS) in both directions, generally flowing up or down the line of the Firth. The stream does however split one nautical mile north of Cloch Point, one stream following the river and the other flowing into Loch Long.
4.5.1 The enclosed nature of the Firth of Clyde with its characteristic narrow fjords has a dampening effect which limits the wave field affecting the coastline of this area. Wave climate modelling10 indicates that the majority of the waves in the region come from the southwest and west. Significant wave height in the off shore zone rarely exceeds 1.6 metres in height whilst in the inshore zone they rarely exceed 1.25 metres in height. The Firth of Clyde is therefore not greatly affected by swell waves since they rarely extend into the area from the Irish Sea. The fjord coastline within the Firth of Clyde has inherently low wave magnitudes due to the shelter afforded by the surrounding landscape. Shelter will in effect reduce wind speed that in turn lessens wave fetch, resulting in a marked reduction in wave energy in comparison to more open areas of the Scottish coastline, outside the Firth of Clyde11. The assumption that significant wave is seldom above 1.25 metres seems to be borne out in interviews with route ferry Masters.
4.6.1 Wave period (or frequency) (x) can be described as the time it takes for two successive wave crests to pass a given point. The wavelength of a sinusoidal wave is the spatial period of the wave - the distance over which the wave's shape repeats. It is usually determined by considering the distance between consecutive corresponding points of the same phase, such as crests, troughs, or zero crossings, and is a characteristic of both travelling waves and standing waves, as well as other spatial wave patterns. Wavelength is commonly designated by the Greek letter lambda (λ). The frequency (x) is the velocity that the wave crests pass at a given point. The combination of these two wave phenomenon, plus the significant wave height (y), directly affects the motion of displacement vessels. The wave height can also be affected by the depth of water, proximity of adjacent landmasses or shallow water and a funnelling effect such as is found in fjords and estuaries. Shoaling water has a significant dampening effect on frequency, significant wave height and wave period. Likewise a funnelling effect can dampen frequency by friction and this phenomenon is sometimes recognised by having high winds and relatively low wave frequency and height. This is generally known in enclosed waters as the 'fetch' of the sea.
4.6.2 There is no data on wave period and frequency for the Upper Clyde region, though it can be safely assumed that it will not have a frequency above five seconds. However with professional experience and knowledge of other areas we can comment as follows.
4.6.3 It is known that the upper reaches of the English Channel usually produces wave periods of seven to 10 seconds in SW gales. The frequency can and will shorten if the tide direction is against the wind direction, which tends to 'heap' the sea. Conversely, wind and tide from the same direction tend to 'flatten' the sea and make frequency longer. A wave period of nine seconds usually equates to a wavelength of about 70 metres. By extrapolation, wave frequencies of seven seconds equate to about 60 metres and 10 seconds to about 85 metres. It thus follows that a period of about three or four seconds would produce a wave length of about 20 to 30 metres and a five second frequency about 40 metres.
the vessels will be able to use the berthing facilities at both Gourock and Dunoon.
4.7.2 In consideration of the above factors, other ferry operations in the UK and overseas have been analysed. Together with our own extensive experience in ferry operations globally, we it has been concluded that as an example, the ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight (IoW) operate comparable services in similar (or slightly worse) sea conditions to those of the Upper Clyde, (recognising that traffic numbers, numbers of passengers and operating restrictions with regard to vessel speeds are different to those required for the Dunoon Gourock service).
4.7.3 The data provided for the passenger only Gourock-Dunoon service which has been operating on the route since July 2011 was analysed and the many comments, qualified and unqualified, regarding the service performance have been noted. We have travelled the route on both vessels and reached the conclusion that vessels of a more suitable design and specification would provide a better sea keeping performance and more comfort for passengers. It should be noted though, that if a new, more suitable passenger only vessel was operating the route but this vessel was also subject to the MCA's service restrictions mentioned above regarding weather limits on sailing, these restrictions would undermine the new vessel's technical ability to achieve a high level of weather related reliability.
4.7.4 However, if the vessels carried a Rescue Boat it would mean that the vessel could operate without such restrictions and would be expected to deliver a high level of weather reliability. The costings in Table 4.2 are therefore based on the assumption that the vessels will carry a Rescue Boat. As such, the addition of a Rescue Boat may also require an additional crew member, after assessment by the MCA against their matrix in MSN 1823(M) ANNEX 2, which would increase staff costs14.
4.7.5 Regarding the RoPax service, we looked at the Western Ferries operation and apart from all the considerations of berths, facilities ashore and on board, distance of route etc they have a good record in maintaining a regular service even in bad weather. Again, we have studied the data available and comments regarding the service from various sources as well as travelling on the route in person. The vessels are obviously suitable for the route, though with limited passenger accommodation. It was noted that there is a tendency in heavy weather for seawater spray to come over the car deck. The ramps at either end are short and the adjacent bulwarks and gunwales are the same height, offering very little protection. This should be considered in the design of any new RoPax vessels for the Gourock-Dunoon route.
4.7.6 We do not think the GT (Gross Tonnage) figure plays a significant part in what constitutes an ideal vessel for reliability on the route (but it clearly affects port dues); the length, breadth and draft are more important with respect to sea-keeping qualities.
4.7.7 Though by no means scientifically tested in the study, experience shows that to find a vessel that will give a similar performance to the Streakers (a weather down-time of 0.5% or better), the overall length of a vessel must be above the most likely worst case scenario of wavelength, in this case assumed to be 40 metres. Maximum wave height will be assumed to be a worst-case scenario of 2.5 metres.
4.7.8 The vessel will also need to fit the linkspans at both Dunoon and Gourock and this is taken to be a maximum of 65 metres.
capable of operating from both Gourock and Dunoon Linkspans.
4.7.10 The above specification applies to both Passenger only vessels and RoPax vessels (except where specifically mentioned).
4.7.11 These specifications are based on our knowledge of other similar routes with similar weather / wave patterns, and is given as our own best professional judgement. To ascertain the hull form of an ideal vessel for this particular route is outside the project's ToR. To do this, a technical feasibility project would be needed to produce a 12-month hydraulic study of wave patterns, tidal flow and weather for the Upper Clyde. Such a study would require accurate weather, wave and tidal data over a number of years. Whilst the weather and tidal data may be available it is doubtful if wave data exists with any accuracy, as wave rider buoys have not been in use in the Upper Clyde. A naval architect would then have to base hull form calculations on the findings of the hydraulic study to find the ideal ship and to model tank test his design.
4.7.12 Finding such a ship (or two!) is no easy task and there are not many readily available that fit the bill.
4.7.13 We have looked at the current market and consulted with ship broking associates within the group and have not found any suitable vessels for sale that would meet the criteria for operating the route or be economical to operate.
4.7.14 However, our research shows the following passenger only vessels were available at the time of writing (throughout the world) and are shown here to give an indicative second hand price to assist the financial modelling of the study, though some are slightly outside our recommended specification criteria.
Bequia Express built 1972, GT 630t, LOA 51.59m x 10.04m beam x 2.92m draft. 250 Pax, speed 13kts, price - offers.
4.7.15 Therefore, the likelihood of finding a second hand passenger only vessel to meet the suggested outline specification is remote, and to meet such a specification new vessels will probably have to be designed. We caveat this statement that any such vessel designed and built from new, be it a passenger only vessel or a Ropax vessel should be designed and built with a resale value and worth, at their half-life of 10 or 12 years.
4.7.16 As part of the research Clyde Marine was visited (as requested by Transport Scotland) and an examination of their vessel Clyde Clipper was undertaken at Greenock. The Managing Director of Clyde Marine stated that the vessel was designed and built specifically for the route in anticipation of bidding for the contract. It is 27m LOA x 11.2m x 2.2m draught. Whilst it is larger than the two current vessels on the route, 1m longer than the Argyll Flyer and 4m wider in the beam and should perform better than either of the current vessels, she does not conform to the specification outlined here and would therefore only produce a short-term solution. She was used on the route for a short period when the Argyll Flyer was being readied for service, and more recently last summer as an extra vessel during the Cowal games period. There appears to be no data regarding winter service to compare reliability rates with the current vessels.
4.7.17 This research has concluded that the Wightlink Ferries Ryder Class passenger catamaran vessels, Wight Ryder I and Wight Ryder II currently providing a service between Portsmouth and Ryde (IoW) would potentially be a suitable type of passenger only vessel for the Gourock-Dunoon crossing. Built in 2009 with LOA of 41.5m x 12m beam x 1.6m draft, 260 Pax, speed 20 knots, they have a 100% operating efficiency in all weathers experienced since coming into service. The area of operation of all Wightlink ferries namely the East and West Solent are classified as Category C waters16. A vessel of this design with a reduced speed of 14-15 knots would provide a reliable passenger only service with a high degree of reliability. The Wightlink vessels were Built by FBMA in the Philippines at a cost, including shipment, of UK£3.125 million each. They are not built as High Speed Craft.
Sylt Express, 660 dwat on 3.7 m draft, built Fiskerstrand, Norway 07/2005, dims: 88.16 x 16.1 m, 3,652 GT, 600 passengers, 80 cars (or 10 trucks + 40 cars), M/E 4 x Mitsubishi S12R-PTK - 4,400 kW total, Propulsion: 2 electrical Azimuth propellers Schottel STP 1212 >abt. 16kn @ abt. 210 g/kwh, MDO.
4.7.19 However it has been concluded that the best example of a suitable RoPax vessel for the Dunoon / Gourock route would be that found on the Lymington / Yarmouth (Isle of Wight) ferry crossing. Wightlink Ferries operate two RoPax services to the IoW from Portsmouth and Lymington. The Lymington vessels are too large for the Gourock-Dunoon service, but a scaled down version of a similar design with some modifications and increased speed would be a suitable type of vessel. They are 62m LOA x 16.03 x 2m beam x 2.3m draught, speed 11 knots they are double ended RoRo with a capacity for 360 passengers and 65 cars. They have a floating mezzanine deck for cars and have Voith Snyder propulsion units and were built in Croatia at a cost of €10 million. The mezzanine deck was 25% of the cost and the sophisticated propellers 15%. Thus, if the mezzanine deck and propulsion units were scaled back, the vessel could be built for a cost in the region of £6 million.
4.7.20 The new CMAL Hybrid Ro Pax ferry to be introduced during 2013 is considered too small and too slow, though a larger vessel of this class would probably serve the route well: LOA 43.5m (142ft) x Beam 12.2m (40ft); DWT35t; Speed 9 knots; Passengers 150, Cars 23, Commercial Vehicles 2, Fully laden 44t HGVs, but with space for 4. These are reported to cost £10 million each.
RoRo Passenger vessel: UK £6,000,000.
4.7.22 When looking at new vessels the specification should also consider the resale attractiveness to potential buyers worldwide.
4.7.23 We do not consider additional crew would be needed over and above the crew numbers currently operating the Argyll Flyer and the Ali Cat, though a higher class of certification may be required for the Master of a RoPax. This also applies to shore based operations. Four crew members operate the Wightlink passenger only ferries and Western Ferries operate their RoPax vessels with crews of four. However if a Rescue Boat is to be carried and in accordance with MCA MSN 1823 (M) ANNEX 2, crewing matrix, the Ropax vessel may require an additional crew member and a higher qualification for the Master. This calculation is borderline17 however and this is reflected in Table 4.2 below.
4.8.1 The Linkspan at Gourock is in need of refurbishment in the medium term. We understand that this is in the CMAL investment programme but there are issues with replacing / refurbishing the linkspan whilst maintaining a service there. The current infrastructure could however be used in the short term for any new ferry service. CMAL has confirmed that were a new vehicle carrying service to be introduced, the linkspan would require significant attention within 18 months to two years. Note also that the linkspan at Gourock is used as a port of refuge for other west coast ferry services, so the linkspan does require to be maintained regardless of the presence or otherwise of a ferry service between Gourock and Dunoon.
4.9.1 Table 4.1 below provides a summary of the proposed vessel specification described in the preceding paragraphs.
4.9.2 Table 4.2 below then shows a table of approximate operational costs associated with these vessels. Given the level of uncertainty surrounding many of these values, the table includes a reference to the level of confidence attached to each value.
4.9.3 Argyll Ferries figures have been used where we consider there will be no change in costs. Cost estimates are for one vessel.
Example: A vessel of 12,000m3 total volume would have a K = 0.2+(0.02 x Log10 12,000), therefore K= 0.2+(0.02 x 4.0792) = 0.2816.
The GT would therefore be 0.2816 x 12,000 = 3,379.
Volume is specific and measured to a strict formula by the registry or assigning authority.
approaches should be made to Clydeport Limited and Upper Clyde users to increase the speed restriction from 12 knots to 15 knots.