| Johns’ retrospective visits the Midwest
This grandiose collection boasts over 100 prints that display the culmination of Johns' talent, innovation and experience in a chronological walk through his artistic career. A palpable trademark of Johns' style is the repetition of motifs and symbols throughout his works. “Two Flags" and “Flags II" demonstrate his fascination with re-using subjects. Each print contains the American flag portrayed in a different style or color—a subject that Johns used in more then 50 drawings, 30 paintings and 14 prints. Johns reworked and transformed his subjects and motifs throughout by changing the medium, technique, color or scale to alter the form and meaning. Printmaking is a technique that allows for easy alteration and reworking of a subject matter, a main selling point for Johns when first considering printmaking.
Electrical system controls AC units, lowers energy use
Manufacturer of electrical equipment, cable management systems and wiring accessories, Legrand, has developed energy saving occupancy sensors known as the Wattstopper system. The product is based on passive infrared and ultrasonic technologies, are designed to monitor and control lighting and temperature levels in domestic, commercial and industrial applications. “Recently launched Wattstopper switches and sensors turn lighting and air-conditioning off in unoccupied areas," says Legrand South Africa national sales manager Timothy Mountjoy. “This saves users hours of wasted energy each day, thereby ensuring substantial energy savings at a crucial time in this country," he says. Wattstopper low temperature sensors are designed for installation in cold storage facilities and freezers, and operate on the basis of passive infrared technology that senses occupancy by detecting the difference between heat emitted from the human body in motion and the background space.
Seahawks gearing up for stiff competition
The surprise was evident on the faces of the Myrtle Beach girls basketball players as they came to the bench for a timeout. For a team used to dominating every opponent from beginning to end, even Timberland's 6-3 advantage after three minutes of Friday's second-round playoff game was a shock to Myrtle Beach. The Seahawks answered with a 6-0 run to regain the lead and they never trailed again, but coach Mickey Hunter believes those three minutes of adversity could make a huge difference in the outcome of this season. "I think it helped us to be down three in the first quarter," he said. "We kind of realized Timberland is pretty good and we have to lace them up and be ready to play. We kept our composure when we did have a little adversity. That's something we haven't had to do." The Seahawks (24-2) have basically been on cruise control since Christmas, when they suffered their only two losses in the Crescent Bank Holiday Invitational.
Griffey decides to roll with Illinois
I told him when he signs his letter of intent, I'll buy him a car with his college money," said Chris Griffey. The Griffey family drove up from suburban St. Louis Saturday to attend Illinois' 83-75 loss to Purdue so Tyler could "officially" make his commitment in person. Griffey joins three other juniors -- Warren's Brandon Paul, Peoria Central's D.J. Richardson and Sterling's Joseph Bertrand -- in Illinois' 2009 recruiting class. "You've got to look at who you're going to be playing with," said Tyler Griffey. "I think us four can do something here. I'm excited." Griffey's commitment closed out an elongated recruiting chase. Missouri and Saint Louis gave Griffey scholarship offers while he was still in eighth grade at Rockwood Valley Middle School. Recruiting bonanza: Illinois' football program capitalized on the rare Saturday afternoon home game to bring more than 30 juniors and seniors to town for unofficial visits.
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