Webslinger by day, freelance photographer by night. No, we're talking about Your Friendly Neighborhood Guy in Red and Blue Tights... we're talking about Ben Bloom. A long time friend of the STENDER INC clan, Ben is a very talented individual, with the logical mind of a programmer (RIT did him well) and the eyes of a fine artist. From dramatic pictures to dynamic web pages, Ben is the man. Do yourself a favor and check out his photography at sonicbloom.org.

Order. Chaos. Anyone who is in the film and video business can tell you that every project is a fine balance between the two. No one knows that as well as Jerry Wood. Originally one half of The Burlington Filmmakers, Jerry has struck out on his own, setting up an independent film studio and production company, Zen & Chaos Studios (ZAC Studios) in Essex Junction, Vermont. Jerry and Obsidian Dreams (a STENDER INC affiliate) have been teaming up for several projects in recent years, and are planning on many more. ZAC specializes in music videos and has recently produced some great ones. To view ZAC's work, visit zacstudios.com.

The Fresh Creative group is exactly what the name says. Led by their founder, Allen Jones, they offer a fresh perspective to the world of small and medium-sized businesses, and it shows. Their client rosters grows nearly on a weekly basis, and they have even more ideas up their sleeves! Allen and crew bring decades of experience to every project they tackle, but always with a "fresh" perspective. A trusted collaborator and friend, The Fresh Creative Group is an innovative company that warrants a look at. You can find them at thefreshcreativegroup.com.

What can we say about Jay Blanchard, the mind behind spittingoutteeth.com? For starters, he is the embodiment what we at STENDER INC strive to achieve in many ways. Experimental Film and video. Writing. Poetry. Music. Design. Painting. Heck, we could keep listing his talents all day. He is an artist with talents in many disciplines and mediums, constantly crossing over into each to enhance every project he dives into. His blog, Spitting Out Teeth, is a very unique look into popular culture and aspects of the world that intrigues him. He is currently working on an album to be released soon, and is getting back into his experimental films. Check him out at spittingoutteeth.com.

You'll never meet a person quite like the founder Pixel Recon. Ryan Royer is one of the most talented designers STENDER INC has ever had the pleasure of working with. His carefree, happy-go-lucky spirit is a breath of fresh air within an industry that is lately caught up in the politics of the corporate environment. Ryan and Pixel Recon offer up design, layout and interactive Flash programs that leave everyone else feeling like amateurs. We're very privileged to count Pixel Recon as a trusted collaborative partner and dear friend. Relaunching soon at pixelrecon.com.

Hungry? Looking for some good grub in the Green Mountain State? Well, you're in luck, 'cause our good friend Steve-O McIntyre and crew have established an unique website with you in mind. An ingenious website allows you to hunt down exactly what you're craving in the 14th state, be it Asian or Italian, French to American and everything else in between. And not be labeled as one-deep, he's also a very talented designer, musician and filmmaker. Want to silence the grumbling in your stomach? Then hit up hungryvt.com and satisfy your hunger!