2007 Awards

At the February meeting in Halstead, KS., Lucky presented Weasel with the Jacque Sue Award and Andy Stacer with the President's Award! Congratulations Weasel and Andy!!! . . . [More]

Geeks Wear Black, Too

Dystar

Those in the world of Geektopia will recall a turbulent period of yesteryear known as the Browser Wars. It was an age of terrible philosophical debate and events in software development that forged the manner in which many of us browse the WWW. But this period of technological history is more than simply academic. Dark times threaten to resurface as old enemies with new faces return to battle once more for the same territory they once before fought to attain. Prior to 1995, there was the . . . [More]

Lobbyist Report

Chris Maurich

The Legislative session opened on Monday, January 8th, and it has been a very busy year for ABATE so far. I have traveled to Topeka several times a week and have been able to keep abreast on issues affecting our membership. As reported previously, we did have a mandatory helmet bill introduced. In attending committee meetings, speaking with members of the legislature, and talking to the general public concerning this issue, I feel that we are in good shape. The general consensus is that this is . . . [More]