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In this online art class, you'll learn lessons that will help you overcome creative blocks and develop your own unique style.
I started my Serendipity courses in response to feedback I'd gotten from my students. So many had said they wanted to loosen up and develop their own style, but whenever they learn from another artist they feel like they're just copying.
So in Serendipity 1 – Develop Your Style, I share how I strengthen and evolve my own style and take what I learn from classes and other inspirations in my every day and incorporate them all into my own paintings in a new and unique way.
I'm always exploring new techniques, creating different characters and experimenting with so many different art supplies. So in this course I share all that I learn and paint the entire year.
We'll complete more than twenty-four projects throughout the year.
My hope for you is that these paintings and inspirations throughout the year will give you many places to begin, so you can get over creative blocks, have fun with your artwork and paint in a style that is unique to YOU.
- painting faces and eyes
- creating owls, girls, whimsical animals and other characters
- experimenting with various art supplies
- loosening up and letting go
- mixed media backgrounds
- whimsy and color
- developing your style
- adding top coats
- simple shape template for creating any whimsical animal or character
In-Depth Photo Tutorials and Explanations
- we'll be painting whimsical animals, girls, imaginary creatures, owls and so much more.
- with each lesson, I'll share what inspired the painting and how I add those inspirations into each new piece to strengthen my own style.
- i share everything i learn about painting, art supplies, new characters and creative process the entire year
- an in-depth technique lesson each month with me talking you through every step of my process, layer by layer, so you know what I'm doing and why
- painting imaginary characters, owls, girls, whimsical animals and more, from start to finish
- a bonus exercise each month that will include more backgrounds, paintings, and loosening up exercises
- Step by Step Template and Video for Creating Any Whimsical Character
- Step by Step Video for Drawing Eyes
- How To Video for Adding Top Coats (My 3-Step Process)
Techniques for Getting Unstuck & Loosening Up
- fun and easy mixed media techniques I use to loosen up and generate new ideas
- video demos for creating luscious layers and backgrounds
Downloadable Cheat Sheets
- printable pdf with simple step by step instructions for drawing eyes
- printable pdf with simple step by step instructions for shading faces
- printable pdf with simple shape template for creating different characters
Positive Community
- Private Facebook group where I give feedback and answer questions.
|Sign up to get emailed about early bird pricing, when registration next opens.
|In-Depth Painting Videos with Narration, Photo Tutorials, Art Journaling Exercises plus Bonus Videos, Downloadable Cheat Sheets & Forever Access to Private Facebook Community
|For anyone and everyone. Beginners are welcome
|3 Month Payment Plans Available
acrylic inks
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collage materials (lotka paper, patterned tissue paper, vintage wallpaper, sheet music, journal and book pages, other papers you love)
a variety of paintbrushes
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golden gel medium
golden's acrylic paint in quinacridone nickel azo gold
faber castell pitt pen
india inks
bleeding art tissue paper
water soluble oil pastels
**click here for a full supply list**
This course includes all new paintings, mixed media and background techniques. so if you've already taken another class with me, this will take everything a lot further and give you so many new characters and ways to paint. i'll also share more layers and techniques for enhancing what you learned to paint in my others classes.
If you haven't taken a class with me, it's not a requirement to take this course. in this class i teach all new mixed media styles and techniques.
I design my courses with busy people in mind, so it's easy for you to focus on what you'd really like to learn when you have the time.
The lessons are designed to make creating fun, easy and completely un-intimidating. I'm a big believer in taking the parts you love most and running with them so you enjoy getting creative. And, if you don't have the time, there's no need to go through everything all at once.
There's a private facebook group for students to connect, share, support and learn from each other. All in an encouraging and friendly environment that you can enjoy right from home. I'm also always in the group – available to answer your questions and provide feedback.
You don't need any painting experience or expensive art supplies to take these classes-all you really need are a few paints and brushes (your hands work just fine) and an openness to play.
Sorry, no refunds once you have paid for this course.
When is this course?
Registration is now closed for this course. Please sign up to get emailed about early bird pricing when registration next opens.
How long do I have access to the course?
you'll have access to the class for two years.
I've never taken an online course. How does it work?
This is an online painting class. once you register, you will receive the login and password needed to access the class's private website. The class website consists of a private blog (where lessons are posted in the form of text, videos and photos), and a private Facebook group where I give feedback and answer questions.
What If I've taken one of your other online courses…will I still learn something new?
absolutely! all of the mixed media techniques, backgrounds and paintings are completely new. we'll get more into painting and layering too. so if you've been wanting to take your animals, girls or owls a bit further, this is the class to take.
Do I have to complete every assignment?
no. but i know you'll learn even more and have a ton of fun if you do. and, please, don't feel rushed! you'll have plenty of time.
Do I need to buy all of the supplies?
not at all. i only have a few supplies and brands that i recommend in particular because i've found they work best together. and you'll only need a scanner or camera if you want to participate in our online gallery.
Can I share the workshop site, info and videos with a friend?
please keep in mind, i have really put all my heart into this workshop (and all of my paintings) and i'd really appreciate it if you didn't share the links with anyone who has not paid for the workshop.
Do I need to know how to paint, draw, or be artistic?
this workshop is for anyone and everyone. whether you haven't painted since you were in kindergarten or if you're an avid crafter or artist looking to learn new techniques, this class is for you. my intention is to get a fabulous group together and share with you a place to begin so you're creativity can wander in an encouraging environment.
Do I have to post my work to the private facebook group?
of course not. but i really love looking at everyone's work and seeing just what makes each piece different. i know others do too. this is a totally private, safe, positive and encouraging group. and i wouldn't have it any other way!
Can I get additional critique from you?
of course. i'll be here to make comments and give feedback whenever you need it for a year.
What if I get behind?
Please don't feel rushed. You have time to work at your own pace.
Can I share my work on my blog, FB page, instagram?
Absolutely! It's always nice to spread the love and also mention me and this class or provide a link back to my website (http://juliettecrane.com). And if you do share your artwork, I'd love to know about it, so please tag me #juliettecrane
Can I give this course as a gift?
Of course. Just email me at email@example.com
Can I use my ipad?
Yes, all of the videos and lessons are ipad compatible.
Can I sell originals or reproductions of the work created from this workshop and/or use the work for publication or submissions?
I kindly ask that you use good judgement when doing so. If you take what you learn from what I share, be sure to add your personality and make it into your own.
If you are entering your work for publication or any other submission, please be sure you have infused the artwork with your own original ideas.
If you're selling originals or reproductions of something similar to one of my characters or class projects, please also mention my name and the class you've taken as your influences in either your shop listing or on social media and include a link to juliettecrane.com.
Are payment plans available?
absolutely. when you click on the button to register, you will have the option to choose a payment plan.
I wanted to send you a sincere thank you for your beautiful artwork. I recently bought 3 of your owl prints on Etsy to put in our nursery and they look amazing. I really appreciate your work and I know our baby, coming any day now, will enjoy your beautiful, whimsical prints for years to come. – Carolyn Jacquin Bohlig
Love seeing all the layers up close and having original of your work after seeing you paint in class. It's beautiful, thank you. – Beth Hutson
"Can't tell you how much I learn from you explaining what you're doing wrong and right while your painting. I feel so much more confident in my own art because of this, I am forgiving myself when I can't paint a perfect picture, make a perfect doll or quilt on the first try. I feel I have gotten my money's worth already and we have a year to go. What a fantastic class Serendipity is. Thank you for being REAL." -Peggy McDevitt


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Redline Time Attack: Round 1
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March 28 - 29 2009
Redline Time Attack is back for an explosive 5th season and the action is definitely heating up. The first event is always a highly anticipated date with teams working hard over the off-season to wind out their cars for faster lap times. Living up to the reputation as the home of Time Attack in the USA, Buttonwillow Raceway saw a record number of competitors with a total of 105 cars! The sport is growing with Redline leading the way, creating a safe and entertaining venue for motorsport enthusiasts to showcase their cars, shops, skills and parts. Both racers and fans were greeted with unseasonably warm weather this past weekend, with temps hovering near 85 degrees on Saturday.
The high temps influenced the lap times of every competitor, with many cars running 1-2 seconds off their previous best times set in the cooler months of last year. What is good for the tires, wasn't ideal for the motors. However, several new records were set at this event, beginning with Jeremy Toye in his Reese Tuning / RobiSPEC Evo in Street AWD with a time of 1:58.651. Billy Johnson re-wrote the record in Unlimited RWD in the FX Motorsports Development Acura NSX with a blisteringly fast time of 1:45.516. We're expecting big things out of the team and Billy this season, as they should make a serious effort to claim the Season Championship!
In their first Redline Time Attack event, drag-racing legend Team Bergenholtz have made a statement in just their first event. With driver Dino Tadokawa behind the wheel of the MazdaSpeed / Playstation / Yokohama Mazda3, the old Street FWD record was thoroughly smashed with a time of 2:00.552. Team Bergenholtz very nearly became the first Street FWD effort to break the 2:00 barrier which is a real accomplishment considering the light modifications in the class. Had the weather been a bit cooler, or if there had been less of a head-wind, they might have possibly made history.
Unfortunately, early season gremlins plagued a number of teams at this event, with several forced to call an end to their weekend during testing. Unlimited AWD franchise Team Sierra Sierra suffered a failed engine in their Evo during testing that kept them on the sidelines. Team manager Richard Raeder was pleased with the results of the lap times they were able to get in and is looking forward to Round 2 at Willow Springs. New-comer to the Redline Time Attack series is Fontana Nissan, who were running strong all weekend long. Driver Mike Cronin was consistently running in the 1:48's in his Nissan 350z, which would have been good enough for a podium finish. However, the Nissan suffered an engine failure on the back half of the track during morning practice, calling an end to what was looking to be a very promising event.
The first event of the 2009 season was a success with high intensity action, record participation and lap times. Buttonwillow set the tone for the rest of the year with the involvement of participants, sponsors and media. Teams have a few weeks to get their cars back in shape, make any necessary changes or improvements and lock in some additional testing before Round 2 at Willow Springs International Raceway. As the official media partner PAS Magazine will be there every step of the way with magazine coverage and online updates. Look for the PAS Magazine Official Program Guide at the next Redline Time Attack in your area!


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Study on urea precursor effect on the electroactivities of nitrogen-doped graphene nanosheets electrodes for lithium cells
- Author: Kim Ki-Yong, Jung Yongju, Kim Seok
- Publish: Carbon letters Volume 19, Issue1, p40~46, 31 July 2016
Nitrogen-atom doped graphene oxide was considered to prevent the dissolution of polysulfide and to guarantee the enhanced redox reaction of sulfur for good cycle performance of lithium sulfur cells. In this study, we used urea as a nitrogen source due to its low cost and easy preparation. To find the optimum urea content, we tested three different ratios of urea to graphene oxide. The morphology of the composites was examined by field emission scanning electron microscope. Functional groups and bonding characterization were measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Electrochemical properties were characterized by cyclic voltammetry in an organic electrolyte solution. Compared with thermally reduced graphene/sulfur (S) composite, nitrogen-doped graphene/S composites showed higher electroactivity and more stable capacity retention.
graphene nanosheets , composite electrodes , lithium cells , N-doping , urea precursor
Since its invention, the lithium-ion battery has gone through several advancements during its commercialization and application as energy source for a variety of devices. According to use, many improvements were performed and this accelerated the rapid spread of smart devices. In the case of electric vehicles or energy storage system (ESS) for smart grids, an additional development of the lithium-ion battery is required [1-3]. For example, as batteries for electric vehicles, 500 km driving on a single charge is required for full commercialization, which corresponds to energy density of 700 Wh kg−1. However, this is hard to realize because the lithium-ion battery appears to have reached the limits of its development. To solve this problem, researchers have tried to discover a next-generation secondary battery. Among many candidates undergoing intensive research, the lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery has unusually high specific energy density (2600 Wh kg−1) and high theoretical capacity (1675 mAh g−1) [4-6]. A Li-S battery not only has electrochemical advantages, but also lower price because elemental sulfur is abundant in the environment and could get easily be provided as a by-product of existing industrialization. However, before it could replace the lithium-ion battery, several technical challenges must be met that now hamper commercialization of the Li-S battery. The poor conductivity of pristine sulfur, dissolution of polysulfide into the electrolyte [7-9], and its large volume change (>80%) during the charge/discharge process must be overcome to provide practical application [10]. An alternative way to improve the electric conductivity or stable structure of the needed electrodes would be to use carbon material as a support for the active sulfur material. The high conductivity of carbon can guarantee better electrochemical performance of cells and some carbon has a structure sufficiently strong to withstand the change in sulfur volume. For these reasons, several forms of carbon were attempted as cathode material supports. Meanwhile, since graphene was detected in 2004, its applications have become widespread [11,12]. Among many fields, ESS has great potential for the adoption of graphene as electrode material because of grapheneldrochemical performance of cell, flexibility, and stability [13-16]. Furthermore, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets (NGS) provide one of the most attractive choices for a Li-S battery due to their excellent adsorption of nitrogen atoms to the carbon matrix [17]. In this regard, nitrogen atoms are of different types depending on their position in a carbon matrix. In detail, pytidicin-N and pyrrolic-N are the main parts that enhance electrochemical performance of energy storage devices. The use of nitrogen atoms in a carbon matrix was expected to prevent dissolution of polysulfide and enhance the cycle performance of cells [18]. Because of its low cost and easy preparation, urea is generally the source of choice for nitrogen doping of graphene-based carbon materials [19,20]. Oxygen-containing functional groups in graphene oxide (GO) and amino-groups of urea are thought to be essential in the formation of C–N bonds in the graphene lattice. Nitrogen-doped graphene has been studied as an electrode material for capacitors and batteries, and as catalyst support for various types of fuel cells. In line with this concept, we tried nitrogen-doped GO from urea precursor, for electrodes of lithium-sulfur cells.
To improve the electrochemical performance of lithium-sulfur cells and to find the optimum content of urea needed to prepare the nitrogen-doped GO, we fabricated three different NGS of varying nitrogen content by facile, thermal, solid-state reaction of GO and urea. After that, a melt-diffusion technique and solution-based synthesis using carbon disulfide (CS2) were carried out to introduce elemental sulfur between the NGS [21].
Graphite powder (99.9%, 1 ppm mesh) was purchased from Bay Carbon Co., Ltd. (Bay City, MI, USA), and urea was purchased from Yakuri Pure Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Kyoto, Japan). Elemental sulfur and organic solvents were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich. Distilled water was used in all experiments. Li salts and other reagents were used at the guaranteed reagent grade.
GO was prepared by Hummer's method. Briefly, a mixture of 1 g of graphite powder and 1 g of sodium nitrate was added to 46 mL of sulfuric acid. After that, 5 g of potassium permanganate was added to the solution and stirred at 35℃ for 2 h. Then, 220 mL of H2O and 5.2 mL of H2O2 were added. The oxidized solution was filtered and washed using HCl. The GO obtained was washed again with ethanol and H2O three times, with centrifugation (3600 r/min, 5 min). GO powder was obtained after freeze drying.
2.3. Synthesis of N-doped graphene sheets
Nitrogen-doped graphene sheets (NGS) were produced by thermal solid-state reaction using urea as the doping source for the prepared GO powder. A mixture of 0.3 g of GO and 0.3, 0.9, and 1.5 g of urea (mass ratio = 1:1, 1:3, 1:5, respectively) were ground in an agate mortar for 30 min; then heat treated in a tube furnace. The samples were designated NGS-1, NGS-2, and NGS-3. Before heat treatment, Ar gas was used to fill the tube furnace for 30 min. Then the temperature was raised to 400℃ at a rate of 5℃ min−1 and kept at the final temperature for 2 h. After cooling to room temperature, the calcined products were filtered and washed using 1 M HCl solution; then dried at 60℃ for 12 h. For comparison, we produced thermally reduced graphene (TRG) at 400℃ without any nitrogen source.
2.4. Synthesis of NGS/sulfur composites
To insert elemental sulfur between nanosheets, we used a melt-diffusion technique and solution based synthesis with CS2. First, sulfur was dissolved in CS2 and stirred for 15 min because sulfur is highly soluble in CS2 at room temperature. Then, the prepared NGS was added and the solution stirred until the CS2 solvent fully vaporized. Through this process, sulfur powder was dissolved, moved into position between the nanosheets, and became embedded by their re-crystallization. In order to the sulfur to penetrate effectively, the melt-diffusion technique (in a tube furnace) was carried out consecutively. The mixture was heat treated at 160℃ for 12 h under Ar to melt the elemental sulfur and allow it to infiltrate widely. After cooling down to room temperature, the NGS/S composite was obtained.
2.5. Structural characterizations
To investigate the surface morphology of the NGS/S composites, field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM; SUPRA25; Carl Zeiss AG, Oberkochen, Germany) and energy-dispersive X-ray (Raith Elphy Quantum, Dortmund, Germany) were used. We also studied the functional groups and bonding characterization using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS; Axis Nova). The sulfur content of the NGS/S composites was calculated based on the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) data.
2.6. Electrochemical characterization
The electrochemical characterization was determined using a CR-2016 type coin cell. The cathode was prepared by mixing NGS/S composites (80 wt%), Super-P (10 wt%), and polyvinylidene fluoride (10 wt%) in an N-methyl pyrrolidinone. Then, the slurry was spread onto aluminum foil. Test cells consisting of a lithium metal anode, separate, and cathode were assembled in an argon-filled glove box. The electrolyte solution was 1 M lithium bis(trifluoromethane) sulfonamide salt (LITFSI) in a mixture of 1,3-dioxolane (DOL) and 1,2-dimethoxyethane (DME), with a volume ratio of 1:1.
The cycle voltammetry test measurement was conducted with an electrochemical measurement system (WonATech Co., Seoul, Korea). Cyclic voltammetry (CV) was performed in a voltage range of 1.5–3.0 V, and the scan rate was fixed at 0.2 mV s−1. Charge/discharge cycle tests were conducted using a multichannel high performance battery cycler, between the voltages of 1.5 to 3.0 V at 100 mAh/g.
To identify the elemental composition of the different NGS composites, XPS measurements were carried out (Fig. 1). All the composites showed an N1s peak, which means that the nitrogen doping by thermal-solid reaction was successful. Two other peaks centered at about 285.0 eV and 531.0 eV, were C1s and O1s, respectively [22]. Table 1 shows the elemental composition and distribution of nitrogen species in the composites. The atomic percent of nitrogen was 12.6% for NGS-1, 16.43% for NGS-2, and 21.96% for NGS-3, which can be attributed to the amounts of nitrogen added. The high resolution N1s peaks of the composites, and the distribution of nitrogen species, are given in Fig. 2. As shown in Table 1, pyrrolic-N was predominant and graphitic-N was not observed for all composites. This was because graphitic-N was probably formed during the thermal solid reaction at 500℃ to 700℃ [19,23]. The greater amount of nitrogen content in the NGS-3 composite, and the difference in distribution of the nitrogen species, may be dependent on the ratio of urea to GO and would explain the electrochemical performance of the cells [24,25]. The atomic proportions of the nitrogen species were almost proportional to the amounts of urea added to the GO.
[Fig. 1.] X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy survey spectra of NGS-1, NGS-2, and NGS-3. NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene.
[Fig. 2.] High resolution N1s X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy spectra of (a) NGS-1, (b) NGS-2, and (c) NGS-3. (d) Schematic model of three types of N-doped graphene: pyridinic-N, pyrrolic-N, and graphitic-N. NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene.
The electrochemical performance of the TRG/S, NGS-1/S, NGS-2/S and NGS-3/S composites was tested by CV and galvanostatic charge/discharge measurements. The CV graphs of composite electrodes at 1.5 and 3.0 V for the first cycle, at a scan rate of 0.2 mV s−1, are shown in Fig. 3. All of the composites showed only one oxidation peak, which means that Li2S2 and Li2S were transformed to Li2S8. Among the well-defined reduction peaks observed, some indicate the transformation of Li2S2 or Li2S to Li2S8; some the reduction of elemental sulfur to high-order lithium polysulfides (e.g., Li2S8); then to low-order lithium polysulfides (Li2Sn, 4 ≤n). Others indicate reduction of lithium polysulfides to solid-states Li2S2/Li2S [26-28]. As shown in Fig. 3, the differences in electrical potential between cathodic and anodic peaks of nitrogen doped samples increased, meaning a large polarization of the electrodes. Moreover, no peaks were observed without the redox reaction peaks of sulfur, indicating that the nitrogen-doped graphene did not have a bad influence on the redox process of sulfur. Fig. 4a and b display CVs of TRG/S and NGS-2/S cathodes during 20 cycles. The TRG/S electrode showed a gradual decrease in the intensity of the cathodic and anodic peaks. In comparison to the TRG/S cathode, the NGS-2/S electrode exhibited more stable curve overlap that confirmed the high reversibility and stability of the electrode. From this result, it was thought that the N-doped graphene electrode showed a stable redox reaction of sulfur due to the limited dissolution of the polysulfide or limited desertion from the electrode.
[Fig. 3.] Cycle voltammetry plots of TRG/S, NGS-1/S, NGS-2/S, and NGS-3/S electrodes at 0.2 mVs?1 for the first cycle. TRG, thermally reduced graphene; NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets.
[Fig. 4.] Cyclic voltammetry plots of TRG/S and NGS-2/S electrodes at 0.2 mVs?1 for 20 cycles. TRG, thermally reduced graphene; NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets.
The cycle performances of all the cathodes at 100 mAh g−1 are shown in Fig. 5. All the composite electrodes showed similar initial capacity (~800 mAh g−1) but the TRG/S cathode showed a rapid decrease of capacity over 100 cycles. In contrast, the nitrogen-doped graphene cathodes maintained their specific capacity after 100 cycles. The change in the discharge capacity during 100 cycles, of TRG/S and NGS-2/S cathodes, was 824 to 70 mAh g−1 and 809 to 433 mAh g−1, respectively. Regarding the NGS-1/S cathode, the specific capacity was slightly lower than that of the NGS-2/S cathode during the initial cycles. But after 50 cycles, the NGS-1/S cathode showed a specific capacity similar to that of the NGS-2/S cathode. The NGS-3/S cathode showed higher specific capacity than did the TRG/S cathode, but was definitely lower than the NGS-1/S and NGS-2/S cathodes. This means that excessive nitrogen atoms in the carbon matrix of graphene caused poor electrochemical performance, or low utilization of the sulfur reaction.
[Fig. 5.] Cycle performance of TRG/S, NGS-1/S, NGS-2/S, and NGS-3/S electrodes at 100 mAh g?1. TRG, thermally reduced graphene; NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets.
Fig. 6a and b are the charge-discharge profiles of TRG/S and NGS-2/S cathodes, respectively, at 100 mAh g−1 during the first three cycles. In both cathodes, two discharge plateaus can be distinguished in the voltage ranges of 2.2–2.4 V and 1.8–2.0 V. The first plateau corresponds to the formation of long chain polysulfides (Li2SX, 4 ≤ X ≤ 8), and the second plateau to formation of short chain Li2S2 or Li2S [29]. The second plateau is relatively longer than the first, which means that the discharge capacity is contributed by the second step of reduction. All of the redox plateaus are consistent with peaks of the CV curves. In addition, the potential plateaus of the NGS-2/S cathode are more stable and distinct than for the TRG/S cathode during the first three cycles. This means that the nitrogen doping enhances the electrochemical properties of lithium sulfur cells.
[Fig. 6.] Charge-discharge profiles of TRG/S and NGS-2/S electrodes at 100 mAh g?1 for the first three cycles. TRG, thermally reduced graphene; NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets.
The rate capability of the NGS-2/S cathode at different rates was tested and results presented in Fig. 7. As the rates were gradually increased from 100 to 1000 mAh g−1, the discharge capacity decreased. When the current rate returned to 100 mAh g−1 the capacity of the NGS-2/S cathode recovered to 323 mAh g−1, equal to the capacity of the last cycle (100 mAh g−1). The recovery ability of a cathode indicates a stable structure and tolerance to varying current density.
[Fig. 7.] Rate capability of a NGS-2/S electrode at rates from 100 to 1000 mAh g?1. NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets.
The sulfur loading of NGS-2/S composite, which showed the highest capacity, was determined by TGA. TGA (Fig. 8) shows 61.2% of sulfur loading in NGS-2/S composite, and this high sulfur content could be what provides the high overall energy density per unit mass of the cathode in Li-S cells.
[Fig. 8.] Thermogravimetric analysis curves of the NGS-2 and NGS-2/S composites in nitrogen gas. NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets.
The morphology and microstructure of the NGS-2/S composite were investigated using FE-SEM. Fig. 9a shows a typical 2-dimensional plate-like structure of graphene, and a sulfur particle is indicated by an arrow. Elemental X-ray mapping (Fig. 9b-d) showed homogeneous distribution of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur in the NGS/S composites.
In summary, NGS with sulfur loading as high as 61.2 wt% were simply synthesized using a thermal solid-state reaction. Elemental sulfur immobilized within NGS sheets was fabricated using a solution-based preparation method, followed by a melt-diffusion technique. Nitrogen doping could assist graphene in suppressing the diffusion of polysulfide by enhancing its adsorption by surface modification. The NGS-2/S cathode, which contains 16.43 at% of nitrogen, in particular, shows enhanced reversibility of the sulfur redox reaction and the best cycle stability over 100 cycles. From the electrochemical characterization by CV test, and the galvanostatic charge/discharge tests, the NGS/S cathodes showed superior reversibility and cycle stability for 100 cycles over the pristine reduced GO/S cathode. These results demonstrate that nitrogen doping of modified GO supports, improve not only the sulfur-reaction stability but also the characteristics providing longer cycling.
[Fig. 1.] X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy survey spectra of NGS-1, NGS-2, and NGS-3. NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene.
[Table 1.] Carbon, nitrogen, oxygen content and N distribution of NGS from XPS measurement
[Fig. 2.] High resolution N1s X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy spectra of (a) NGS-1, (b) NGS-2, and (c) NGS-3. (d) Schematic model of three types of N-doped graphene: pyridinic-N, pyrrolic-N, and graphitic-N. NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene.
[Fig. 3.] Cycle voltammetry plots of TRG/S, NGS-1/S, NGS-2/S, and NGS-3/S electrodes at 0.2 mVs?1 for the first cycle. TRG, thermally reduced graphene; NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets.
[Fig. 4.] Cyclic voltammetry plots of TRG/S and NGS-2/S electrodes at 0.2 mVs?1 for 20 cycles. TRG, thermally reduced graphene; NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets.
[Fig. 5.] Cycle performance of TRG/S, NGS-1/S, NGS-2/S, and NGS-3/S electrodes at 100 mAh g?1. TRG, thermally reduced graphene; NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets.
[Fig. 6.] Charge-discharge profiles of TRG/S and NGS-2/S electrodes at 100 mAh g?1 for the first three cycles. TRG, thermally reduced graphene; NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets.
[Fig. 7.] Rate capability of a NGS-2/S electrode at rates from 100 to 1000 mAh g?1. NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets.
[Fig. 8.] Thermogravimetric analysis curves of the NGS-2 and NGS-2/S composites in nitrogen gas. NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets.
[Fig. 9.] (a) Field emission scanning electron microscope images and (b-d) elemental X-ray mapping of NGS-2/S composite. NGS, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets.


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On Oct. 12, signage will be unveiled at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., and a launch party will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Crest Theatre, Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture and the Vintage Gymnasium will be offering entertainment, information and refreshments. There will also be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Pavilion. The grand finale will be an outdoor concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. featuring Across the Universe, a Beatles tribute band. The event is free to the public and will feature 15 gourmet food trucks.
OSS Executive Director Joe Gillie said the organization will continue to do traditional mailings to longtime members while debuting its new website, DelrayCenterForTheArts.org. With its emphasis on social media and compatibility with mobile devices, the site is expected to expand the way that Old School Square and the Delray Center for the Arts conduct business in the future.
"One of the things we evaluated was offering the purchase of tickets online, registering and making donations online, which is all now available," Gillie said. "You can still come to our concerts or events and make a donation or you can still call and purchase tickets or come to the Crest Theatre Box Office. We're offering more with the new technology and offering a website that navigates well while still doing the traditional things like sending out mailings."
The name change, new logo and new website are making their debut 20 years after Gillie first came to the organization.
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This is a table I made out of some oak (red I think but not 100% sure) that was milled from a tree cut down on my father-in-laws farm about 10 years ago. The slabs have been stacked and stickered in a pole barn since they were cut.
The two legs on the short side are through dovetails and the leg on the long side is a double housed mortise and tenon. All of the joints were cut by hand and and waste removed with a combination of brace n bit and chisels.
The finish took almost as long as the joinery!! I used pore filler and then sanded everything back and then used water soluble dye to stain it. Then four coats of General Finishes satin poly was added over the course of a week.
The table is joined at the corner with a sliding half lap something or other(not sure what you call it…) and pegged with an oak dowel (drawbored).
I made this a couple of years ago, but just joined here at Lumberjocks. I look forward to learning more about woodworking and drawing inspiration from the site.
-- AndyS, Pendleton, IN, www.victory-crafts.com
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#1 posted 03-02-2013 10:41 AM
welcome to lj's…the wrap-around idea is clever. I really like it.
#2 posted 03-02-2013 11:11 AM
Great project Looks great
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#3 posted 03-02-2013 02:48 PM
very nice design
#4 posted 03-02-2013 03:35 PM
Hmm, i like that idea
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#5 posted 03-02-2013 03:58 PM
#6 posted 03-02-2013 05:13 PM
Functional design. Good work.
-- Jojy, Dallas
#7 posted 03-03-2013 02:22 AM
Extra nice design and your joinery skills are as good as your finishing skills. Welcome and hope you can teach us some of your skills.
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#8 posted 03-04-2013 09:52 PM
Really like the look of it. Unique and wonderful design and great joinery. Great addition to the sofa.
#9 posted 03-29-2013 10:11 AM
Beautiful table.Sofa tables are extremely versatile and can be used in a number of different ways in a number of different places throughout your home.
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This journal entry started when I was cleaning up from my "I Need Chocolate" painting. I had finished painting the back of the wood panel with Berry Wine and had quite a bit of paint left on my makeshift palette. Rather than let it go to waste I decided to grab a paper towel. I noticed it had a decorative edge which made me smile as I knew I could emphasize it. I laid the towel flat on my desk and sprayed it with a misting of water. Then I started dabbing on the left over Berry paint. Alternating the paint with spraying more water on the towel the paint started to bleed really nicely. Once the paint was all used up and the towel was "pretty" I dabbed the towel with a cloth towel to soak up excess moisture. When it was dry enough to handle I glued the paper towel down in my art journal and let it dry. I used Stabilo markers on the preexisting decorative edge of the towel and brightened the colors to make them 'P0P' I used yellow paint to add the dots to the flowers along with the colors on the towel the yellow changed colors accordingly so it turned out very nice. I used a stencil sponge and black rubber stamping ink to stencil the word "Life." Next comes the fun part… writing down whatever words popped into my head that related to life. The page has a nice "fabric" type feel to it and it's soft to touch. I'm happy with how it turned out. =) Happy Hump Day! I hope your creative juices are flowing like a river! I'd love to know what you're up to so leave me a comment and let me know! I'd LOVE to hear from you.☺


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NOTICE: This opinion is subject to motions for rehearing under Rule 22 as well as formal revision before publication in the New Hampshire Reports. Readers are requested to notify the Reporter, Supreme Court of New Hampshire, One Noble Drive, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, of any editorial errors in order that corrections may be made before the opinion goes to press. Errors may be reported by E-mail at the following address: email@example.com. Opinions are available on the Internet by 9:00 a.m. on the morning of their release. The direct address of the court's home page is: http://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme.
No. 2003-290
Submitted: September 25, 2003
Opinion Issued: November 10, 2003
Soule, Leslie, Kidder, Sayward & Loughman, PLLC, of Salem (Diane M. Gorrow on the brief), for the petitioner.
Sumner F. Kalman, Attorney at Law, P.C., of Plaistow (Sumner F. Kalman on the brief), for the respondent.
BRODERICK, J. The respondent, the budget committee of the Sanborn Regional School District (committee), appeals an order of the Superior Court (Hollman, J.) denying its motion for summary judgment and granting the motion for summary judgment filed by the petitioner, the Sanborn Regional School District (district). We affirm.
The parties agreed to the following facts. The district is a cooperative school district established under RSA chapter 195, consisting of the towns of Kingston and Newton. The district established the committee at its March 1997 meeting pursuant to RSA 32:14 (2000). The committee has eight members. Three members are elected from Kingston, three are elected from Newton, one is elected by and represents both towns, and one is appointed by and is a member of the districts school board.
On September 12, 2002, the committee voted to accept the resignation of Suzanne Ryan, a member elected from Newton, and to appoint Charles Melvin, Sr., of Newton to replace her. That evening, the school board representative on the committee notified the school board chairman of Ryans resignation. Four days later, the school board chairman appointed Robert Bennett of Newton to replace Ryan. Both Melvin and Bennett took the oath of office.
The district petitioned the superior court to enjoin Melvin, or any future appointee of the committee, from filling committee vacancies. The district also sought a court order that the committee seat Bennett and remove Melvin. Finally, it requested a ruling that the committees bylaw, pursuant to which Melvin had been appointed, was unlawful. The trial court granted a preliminary injunction in October 2002. In April 2003, the court denied the committees summary judgment motion and granted the districts cross-motion for summary judgment upon the committees requests for declaratory and permanent injunctive relief.
The sole issue on appeal is whether the committee or the district has the statutory authority to fill vacancies on the committee. To resolve this issue, we are guided by established principles of statutory construction.
We are the final arbiter of the meaning of a statute as expressed by the words of the statute itself and interpret it to lead to a reasonable result. Winnacunnet Coop. Sch. Dist. v. Town of Seabrook, 148 N.H. 519, 524 (2002). We do not examine a particular statutory provision in isolation, but read it in concert with all associated sections. Id. When examining the words in a statute, we ascribe to them their plain and ordinary meanings. Id. at 524-25. When the language of a statute is plain and unambiguous, we do not look beyond it for further indications of legislative intent. Matarese v. N.H. Mun. Assoc. Prop. Liab. Ins. Trust, 147 N.H. 396, 401 (2002). "When interpreting two statutes which deal with a similar subject matter, we . . . construe them so that they do not contradict each other, and so that they will lead to reasonable results and effectuate the legislative purpose of the statute." Pennelli v. Town of Pelham, 148 N.H. 365, 366 (2002) (quotation omitted). Moreover, in the case of conflicting statutory provisions, the specific statute controls over the more general statute. Appeal of Plantier, 126 N.H. 500, 510 (1985).
The committee argues that it had the authority to fill the vacancy under RSA chapter 32. RSA chapter 32 pertains to municipal budget committees, and applies "to all towns, school districts, cooperative school districts, village districts, and any other municipal entities, . . . which adopt their budgets at an annual meeting of their voters." RSA 32:2 (2000). RSA 32:15 (2000), which concerns the membership of budget committees, applies "only in those towns or districts adopting that subdivision pursuant to RSA 32:14, I." RSA 32:2. It is undisputed that the districts voters established the committee in 1997 pursuant to RSA 32:14, I.
RSA 32:15, VII pertains to vacancies. It provides, in pertinent part:
In municipalities where members-at-large are appointed, the chair shall notify the moderator immediately upon the occurrence of any vacancy in the membership-at-large, and the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the moderator within 5 days of such notification, otherwise by the budget committee. In municipalities where members-at-large are elected, vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the budget committee.
RSA 32:15, VII (emphasis added). The committee argues that because Ryan was an elected member-at-large, her vacancy was to be "filled by appointment by the budget committee." Id.
The district asserts that Ryan was not a member-at-large, because only one town, not both towns, elected her. The committee contends that Ryan was a member-at-large because RSA 32:15, I, provides that the committee must consist of "three to 12 members-at-large . . . and, if the municipality is a town, one member of the school board of each school district wholly within the town." Because Ryan was not a school board member, the committee reasons that she must have been a member-at-large. We assume, without deciding, that Ryan was a member-at-large.
The district counters that even if Ryan were a member-at-large, RSA 32:15, VII did not apply to filling her vacancy. The district argues that while RSA chapter 32 applies in some circumstances to the budget committees of cooperative school districts, it does not control post-election procedures, such as filling vacancies. The district asserts that, pursuant to RSA 195:12-a (1999), RSA chapter 671 governs filling committee vacancies.
RSA chapter 195 pertains specifically to cooperative school districts. RSA 195:12-a, entitled "Budget Committee," permits a cooperative school district to establish a budget committee "pursuant to RSA 32:14." RSA 195:12-a, I. It provides, in part, that "[s]uch cooperative school budget committee shall have the powers and duties of the municipal budget committee under the provisions of RSA 32 insofar as the budget for the cooperative school district is concerned and insofar as RSA 32 is applicable to the cooperative school budget." RSA 195:12-a, II.
RSA 195:12-a, I, states that the "terms of office and manner of election of members shall be determined in the same manner as for the cooperative school board." RSA chapter 671 governs the "terms of office and manner of election" of cooperative school board members. RSA 671:33 (Supp. 2002) pertains to vacancies. In pertinent part, it provides that:
Vacancies occurring on the budget committee of a cooperative school district shall be filled by appointment made within 5 days by the moderator if the vacancy is called to the moderators attention or by the chairperson of the cooperative school board if the vacancy is called to the chairpersons attention or if the vacancy is that of a member appointed by the school board."
RSA 671:33 (emphasis added).
The district argues that because RSA chapter 195 deals specifically with cooperative school districts while RSA chapter 32 pertains more generally to municipal budget committees, RSA chapter 195 controls over conflicting provisions of RSA chapter 32. We agree. See Appeal of Plantier, 126 N.H. at 510. Because it conflicts with RSA 195:12-a, I, we conclude that RSA 32:15, VII does not pertain to filling vacancies on a cooperative school district budget committee. According to RSA 195:12-a, I, such vacancies are filled pursuant to RSA 671:33. Therefore, the school board, pursuant to RSA 671:33, had the authority to fill the vacancy occasioned by Ryans resignation.
The committee asserts that RSA 671:33 applies only to budget committees formed before 1993. This argument lacks merit and warrants no further discussion. See Vogel v. Vogel, 137 N.H. 321, 322 (1993).
BROCK, C.J., and NADEAU, DALIANIS and DUGGAN, JJ., concurred.


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Athanasia received a bachelor's degree in economics from Yale University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He currently serves as chairman of the board of Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit organization providing essential items for children living in homeless or low-income situations. Athanasia also serves on the board of the Noble & Greenough School, and previously served on the board of Walker, an organization that provides services for children facing complex emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges.
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Council Member Van Bramer Breaks Ground on $1.8 Million Renovation of Big Bush park
On Tuesday July 25th, I joined Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver, Community Board 2, and community members to break ground on a $1.8 million renovation of Big Bush Park in Woodside, which sits next to the Big Six Towers.
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Servant Leadership: Step Back and Grow Your Influence
22nd June 2015 | Jonathan Passmore
On the publication of the second edition of Leadership Coaching, Association for Coaching series editor Jonathan Passmore reflects on the importance and value of developing others, not just to create benefits for the individual and the organization, but their community.
The first three themes in Figure 1.1 of team development, stewardship and community building reflect the outward-facing approach of the leader towards stakeholders and employees. The last of these building blocks, stewardship, is the recognition that the chief executive and senior managers are not the organization, but simply hold the organization in trust for future generations.
The next set of four themes, listening, awareness, empathy and persuasion, are the core skills of effective interpersonal behaviour. Listening is often an underused skill. Leaders in Western culture, as contrasted with Japan for example, are more used to expressing their opinions in the hope of influencing the debate. Like many of us, leaders when listening can be just waiting for their turn to talk.
Real listening involves not just hearing the words but paying attention to body language, including changes in breathing, skin colouration and body animation. It also involves aiming to listen beyond the words into the context of what the speaker really means.
Leaders also benefit from awareness both of others and themselves. This may draw on awareness of their personality, their preferences, their changing emotions and a recognition that others are different. Managers are often conscious of days when they feel sad or happy, and this, along with other factors, can be managed as part of their interactions with others.
The two elements described above lead towards the third element in this set: empathy. This is the ability to understand the world of others 'as if it were our own.' Empathy can be easy for those we are close to or relate to, but we can take effort when we do not know someone or when we recognize wide differences between them and us.
The last element is the skill of being able to persuade. Servant leaders need to be able to listen, empathize and maintain personal awareness, and these skills can be used to influence others. Empathy contrasts with a more directive or commanding style, which instructs and gives out orders. In this element the servant leaders is seeking to gain the commitment of others, through reflecting back their values, concerns and views in the communication to produce a win-win outcome. This may come, for example, through consulting staff and including their views in decisions, and linking back to staff feedback when communicating these decisions.
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Weird Men on Woman's Body
The world that we live in is filled mysteries. Often times we realize that we do live in a planet that is strangely (weird!) or bizarre. I remember one saying, "Men and women are created equal", but as I grew up I was wondering why my favorite uncle has transformed into a woman? And another female cousin of mine was a lesbian and dream to be a real man through surgery. Here are some lists of men became woman and made a successful careers in their own way:
1) RuPaul (Famous Transvestite)
Ru Paul became famous with his dance tracks that hit the radio airwaves in 1993 and continued to release albums and had his TV shows. Born in San Diego on 1960.
2) Aurora Sexton
Became famous in hosting pageants and benefit shows, and also won in many pageants. Born in Denver, Colorado but recently residing in Chicago, Illinois.
3) Mimi Marks
Mimi Marks born in Iowa as Mark. At the age of 21 he lived as a woman and won many titles, appeared in music videos and various TV shows. She performs regularly at the Baton Show Lounge in Illinois.
4) Frank Marino
Frank Marino became famous in his acts and shows in Las Vegas as "Joan Rivers", since 1985. He have the longest running shows in Las Vegas and it took 20 years.
5) Lana Blake
Lana Blake a famous performer in the state of Texas for the last 15 years. Lana won 10 titles and is well loved all over the state of Texas.
6) Lisa Beaumann
Lisa Beaumann, a famous versatile performer and entertainer and a well loved figure in Louisiana. She impersonates Liza Minelli, Carol Channing, Shania Twain and many famous celebrities.
7) Romy Haag
Born Edouard Frans Verbaarsschott in 1951 in Netherlands and was known famously as Romy Haag, transvestite in Germany and Continental Europe. At the age of 16 he started his performing artist- career as a woman. She starred various German movies. In 1972, she performed in America for few years.
8) Roberta Close
Luiz Gaambine Moreira was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on December 1964. She started liveng as a girl at her teens and started injecting female hormones and at the age 17 and her career began to rise, until she underwent many plastic surgeries and later on married his manager Roland, but ended up in separation.
9) Pete Burns
Pete Burns was born in 1959 from an English father and Jewish mother. Married for 25 years but ended in divorce from his wife. Became famous as vocalist of 'Dead or Alive Band' and made his autobigraphy about his personal life and married his companion. He underwent plastic surgeries.
10) Steven Wayne
Steven Wayne was born and grew up in West Virginia. He started performing in "The Shamrock Club" in 1987 and been residing in Las Vegas since 1999. Steven was impersonating Cher and became known in his field of impersonation for the past 21 years and love and enjoy his job.
11) Chad Michaels
Chad Michaels famously and world leading impersonator of Cher and impersonates popular other celebrities for almost 20 years, worked with many famous producers and actors. Chad was a member of "Dream Girls Revue" in California.
12) Dr Christine McGinn
Dr Christine McGinn, formerly a Navy pilot who has served as ground medical crew for NASA missions. In year 2000 she have her transition surgery and became very vocal about the trans-gender and have been an activist and speaker on many issues. She is the founder of Papillon Gender Wellness Center.
13) Rustum Padilla (Philippine Movie Actor)
Rustum Padilla a Philippine movie actor portrayed an action movie, the boy-next-door, a character actor and was married for more than two years to an actress, Carmina Villaroel but ended up in an annulment. His brother was the famous action star of Philippine movies, Robin Padilla. In 2008 he confessed to one of his housemate that he was gay. He is one of the housemates of a reality TV show in the Philippines "Pinoy Big Brother House". In January 18,2009 he publicly announced his new transformation on air as BeBe Gandanghari.
14) Renee Ramsey
Born Richard, a green beret in Vietnam, a tough guy and has served the military for over 20 years, but dreamed of wearing dress someday. Twice married, but when his wife died he decided to undergo sex change, which he dreamed of, in The Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery. And he is now known as Renee Ramsey, the oldest transgender woman at the age 77 years old.
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