You can do a lot of things with cups—and many of them don’t involve the drinking of beverages Perhaps one of the more unusual ways to use a cup is the sport of cup stacking The goal of this pastime is to lay out and replace the cups as quickly as possible demonstrated when setting a world record last year in her home country: but those who are good at it make it look easy: And other fans of this speed sport prefer the creative aspect of piling up the cups Like just about everything else that we cover at Associations Now, sport stacking has its own association, and it’s extremely well-organized. Over the weekend the World Sport Stacking Association (WSSA) hosted its annual World Sport Stacking Championships Founded in 2001 by the co-owners of Speed Stacks WSSA has quickly turned a hobby born from a California Boys & Girls Club into a competitive sport that receives media coverage and is now a worldwide phenomenon at schools and elsewhere Wayne Godinet, considered to be the inventor of cup stacking as a competitive sport and the founder of Speed Stacks, told The New York Times that the sport would benefit from being governed by an independent body who now co-owns Speed Stacks with Don Teel isn’t even large enough at this juncture for sponsorships “There is no TV or media revenue associated with sport stacking so royalties are not able to be paid for any endorsed products,” Goers told the Times but mostly they get the bragging rights that come with having their name on a product line that stackers worldwide use.” he came out on top in two other categories.) Orrell would like to see something else stack up: its credibility “A lot of people don’t think it is a sport,” Orrell said in an interview with the Times “But why is stacking cups any less important than putting a ball in a hole or through a hoop?” Top-ranked stacker William Orrell doing what he does best Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now. MORE Got an article tip for us? Contact us and let us know Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The information on this page is intended for journalists If you click NO you will come back to Mynewsdesk.com The German porcelain manufacturer Rosenthal announces the appointment of Ms Lotte Franch as its new Chief Executive Officer She will succeed the current CEO Mads Ryder who will continue in an advisory role until the end of September to ensure a seamless transition In her most recent position as Chief Operating Officer at Rosenthal GmbH Lotte Franch played a pivotal role in leading operational functions and orchestrating effective improvements for the company "We are very pleased to welcome Lotte Franch in her new role at Rosenthal," says Mads Ryder and accomplishments make her the perfect candidate to lead the company forward I have complete confidence in her ability to continue Rosenthal's legacy." With a track record spanning over 35 years Lotte Franch brings extensive international experience and expertise to her new role Her diverse background and deep understanding of different markets make her an ideal fit for Rosenthal's continued expansion and innovation Thomas and Arzberg is one of the most modern porcelain manufacturers in the world Founded in 1879 and based in Selb in Upper Franconia the company produces high-quality porcelain exclusive design objects and stylish accessories in two factories in Selb and Speichersdorf Rosenthal GmbH has been part of the Arcturus Group which is one of the world's leading suppliers of high-quality design products for the table kitchen and home in private households as well as in the catering and hotel industry From Porcelain Pioneer to an International Design Company Rosenthal products stand out for their design Established figures from the worlds of architecture but also the smart newcomers and talents design avant-garde dining collections sophisticated interiors and exclusive gifts Rosenthal has been producing porcelain "Made in Germany" for more than 140 years the two porcelain factories in Selb and Speichersdorf are among the most modern production facilities in the porcelain industry worldwide and deliver sustainable manufacturing with careful use of resources thanks to the forward- looking investments that have been made Rosenthal stands for innovation and design exquisite craftsmanship and finest porcelain When you choose to create a user account and follow a newsroom your personal data will be used by us and the owner of the newsroom for you to receive news and updates according to your subscription settings To learn more about this, please read our Privacy Policy, which applies to our use of your personal data, and our Privacy Policy for Contacts which applies to the use of your personal data by the owner of the newsroom you follow Please note that our Terms of Use apply to all use of our services You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or deleting your account Sonorous names for opulent and elegant vases Gianna and Silvana are the names of the new glass vases Rosenthal just recently launched Inspired by the charisma of great Italian divas such as Maria Callas or Sophia Loren the new glass vases from Rosenthal combine elegance with classic vase design long-stemmed cut flowers or individual branches: The flower vases made from coloured opal glass are available in four shades grey aqua and white and skilfully showcase flowers the bulbous vases with different sized necks are coloured white on the inside and coloured on the outside The glass vases are available at selected retailers and at rosenthal.de Rosenthal has been creating design "Made in Germany" for 145 years and produces in the two porcelain factories in Selb and Speichersdorf Rosenthal meets Versace expands Le Jardin de Versace collection with new items for 2023 An enchanting décor depicts colourful flowers cheerful butterflies in different variations and pastel colours in addition to bowls and dishes in various sizes – each reminiscent of French gardens and convey a spring-like lightness to the décor design of Le Jardin de Versace Decorative details are adorned with gold-tone ornaments the grandiose Le Jardin de Versace décor creates imaginary places to explore This colourful collection opens the way to the world of Versace Dreamy yet with a touch of freshness - the new Soft Blue colour is a real free spirit in the beloved "Sunny Day" collection The soft blue shade reminds of airy blue sky or the calm water of a lagoon and provides tranquility In combination with the cooler Sunny Day colours such as Petrol Soft Blue brings maritime flair into the home The natural light blue reveals its cheerful mood also with the pastel nuances Greige or Rose Powder and cannot be imagined without its colour partner Soft Yellow Soft Blue brings harmony to the table and makes the clear Sunny Day shapes look nearly weightless the decor is dishwasher and microwave safe The collection is available from spring 2023 You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or deleting your account.