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Pro Photographer's Choice Award

At the 4th Fridays photography competition held at the Starliner in Harvard, Il. Bob Kapheim was the winner of the Pro Photographer's Choice award. There were 40 entries. and three major awards: Best of Show, People's Choice and the Pro Photographer's Choice Award. 
Bob Kapheim's photo, "Morning Fog, " was chosen for the Pro Photographer's Award.

DuPage Art League had a January competition based on the theme," pure as the driven snow." Bob entered two photos. One of Bob's photos, "Snow Capped Cattails," won the merit award and it also sold.

Bob was featured at the 13th Annual Emerging Artist show at the Morpho Gallery in Chicago. Opening night was Friday, Feb. 2nd. Bob entered 6 of his Mola Art Photos. 

Couch Potato is a book of 125  cartoons depicting sports jargon in baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, golf and other sports. It is available on Amazon.com for $9.95.

The Lithium Rush is On info

The lithium-ion battery found in lap tops and smart phones has replaced the
prevous batteries because of its density, storage capacity, rechargability and its great
range of sizes and uses. Lithium-ion batteries are found in devices as small as
hearing aids to large trucks. The coming demand for electric vehicles will increase
the need for lithium. The lithium used in an electrical vehicle is equal to the amount
of lithium in thousands of smart phones. Therefore the lithium rush is on to find and
mine lithium.
Lithium is found in salt brines and as an ore. The largest salt brines are in
the lithium triangle in Chili, Argentina, and Bolivia. The largest ore deposits are in
Australia. China has declared that they want to control the lithium market. China has
investments in Chili, Australia, Africa, Europe and have the fourth largest reserves
are in China.
This highly informative book tells what a lithium-ion battery is, its pro and
cons, its uses, where it is found and the worldwide rush to find and mine lithium.
The book is currently available in paperback online at Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.

QTT Publication Notice

Dr. Bob Kapheim announces the publication of the 2 nd Edition of “Question the Thought, Effective Discussion Through Socratic Dialogue.” The book has been updated and expanded from the original publication in 2008. With the increase of technology for classroom assignments and interaction, the ability for students to interact in an effective classroom discussion is becoming lost. The book is intended for classroom teachers to improve classroom discussions. Teachers are shown how to phrase good discussion questions, lead discussions, involve all students and develop an accurate assessment of student understanding of major concepts. A major devise for probing understanding is Socrates's use of regressive questioning. Question the Thought is available on Amazon.com for $9.95 or they can buy direct at a discount from the author at bobkapheim@yahoo.com.

 Rhythms in Blue glass fusion dish set exhibited at Starliner Gallery in Harvard. This set features a 5 x 9 dish, ,   5inch , 2,  4inch and 1,   3 inch dish.The set is priced at $125. Plus shipping charge.
Description: Baseball fans: now that the season is under way you can have your own color print of Ernie Banks, Kyle Schwarber, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Ben Zobrist, Jason Heyward, Jack Arrietta, Jon Lester, Dexter Fowler, Addison Russell, Javier Baez, Carl Edwards Jr., Albert Almora Jr., David Ross, Edwards Jr., Hector Rondon, Joe Maddon, John Lackey, Kyle Hendricks, Mike Montgomery, Pedro Strop, and Travis Wood. This 8x10 signed and numbered color pencil print can be yours for $20 plus $2.50 for shipping. The price includes an 11x14 mat. Checks  made out to Bob Kapheim,can be sent to address shown on this website. Print will be mailed once the check has cleared.
Announcement
Bob Kapheim selected to Artist Member of the prestigious Oak Park Art League. The Oak Park Art league is in its 93rd year. Kapheim was selected by a jury of artist members based on a portfolio he submitted. Upon review of his portfolio Kapheim was granted membership as an artist member.                   
  Bob's take second place out of 60 entries at the Arterie Gallery in Naperville during the November 2013, competition for his Tinglet, Alaskan Native American sculpture. The sculpture is a four sided monolith designed to represent four different faces ) a salmon, eagle and two warriors) of art representative of the Tinglet culture.