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Brands that make small kitchen ranges include Premier, Hot Point, General Electric, Summit and Blue Star. Since the standard size for ranges is 30 inches, 24-inch ranges are considered small.
As of 2015, customers of the appliance retailer AJ Madison rate the GE 24-inch range well. The 24-inch freestanding range includes four radiant elements and a self-cleaning oven with 3 cubic feet of capacity. The Premier ECK3XOB model is similar except its oven needs to be manually cleaned. The Premier model includes a 1.5-inch vent rail for cooking odors.
Hotpoint makes a white electric range that stands 24 inches. The range features coils that lift for ease of cleaning. The Blue Star Companion Series 24-inch model features burners with 22,000 BTUs of power. This model includes a convection oven and interior with 3.5 cubic feet of capacity.
The Summit Pro24G is a 24-inch freestanding gas range. The broiler is waist high for ease of access. The range grates are also continuous rather than self-contained. Summit also makes a 24-inch Professional Series model that includes towel bar handles and a storage drawer. Premier makes a Pro Series that is styled similarly to commercial models with continuous cast iron grates and a drop door broiler.
The GE Quick Clean range, among other GE models, is compliant with the American with Disabilities Act.


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11 Communication Skills You Need To Be Successful
Being an effective communicator is essential in the business world. Each communication session should have a goal. For some the goal may be to establish a relationship, for others it will be to sell a product. To increase our chance of achieving those goals we're going to get into an important concept of "Establishing a Connection".
Establish a Connection. Within the first couple of seconds of interaction the person you're communicating with will form an opinion of you that will influence their ability to react positively to your message – more simply, they'll connect with you or they won't. This concept works whether your "audience" includes meeting someone the first time or pitching an idea to a large group. Here are 11 skill's you'll need to possess to be a successful communicator:
- Start with eye contact. Did I just start with the cliche first step of "Having good eye contact"? Yes, but really the rule should be "Don't have bad eye contact". People actually do, subconsciously, notice when you're engaging the room by connecting visually with them, however, they more consciously realize when you're avoiding eye contact by reading off your notes or relying on the screen. Be remembered as the person trying to engage others in your message, not as the passive robot who didn't realize there were other people in the room.
- Throw in some physical contact. Of course you don't want to be the creepy, touchy-feely, person, but physical contact can be a great of way connecting with the person and letting them know you're relaxed. A handshake with a pat on the arm, a hug instead of a handshake (if appropriate) or a pat on the back are all examples of acceptable forms contact which break down barriers of communication.
- Movement. Effective communicators do not stand behind (or even use) a podium – they move around and establish an area presence. Now that you're moving, use hand gestures to point and interact. I'm not telling you to tap dance around your lunch meeting, however, your body language can say a lot about both you and your message – if you're passionate and have something to say, act like it. Read: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
- Exude Confidence. I love the phrase "exude confidence" – people listen to those who exude confidence. The basis of confidence is preparation. Whether it's anticipating questions or researching the client you're about to meet, the more information you have going into a communication scenario, the more successful you'll be.
- Be Comfortable and Likeable. You want people to be comfortable around you. If you're too intimidating or rigid they wont listen to your message. Be humorous or self deprecating if appropriate, trick your audience into thinking you're actually a likeable person.
- Interact! Do your best to be engaging. Ask questions to get your audience involved and opened up. This is also great trick to reducing the potential awkwardness of meeting someone for the first time. I try to have a couple staple questions about family, hobbies, school ready to break out if the conversation is slowing down. Interacting is also one of the 7 Ways to Be Seen as an Expert in Your Industry.
- Listening: The other side of communicating. Being an effective communicator isn't just about getting your message out, it's also about listening to others. Most people seem to just be waiting for their turn to speak rather than listening to what's being said. Really listen to what's being said. Ironically, the best way to communicate and get your point across is to listen and identify with the opinions of your audience.
- Remember your audience. You'll score points with your audience by remembering them in the future. I am terrible about remembering people's names who I just meet. It's like it immediately goes in one ear and out the other. A trick that works for me is to repeat their name followed up by an identifier. For instance, "Michael, nice to meet you – I like your tie". For the rest of the event I'll be able to identify the tie with the name – or vice versa. Don't over do this, as you may just seem weird, but creating linked identifiers will definitely help trigger your memory.
- Follow up – Don't be forgotten. After you've communicated and worked to achieve your goal – follow up. I make it a point to email the person I just had the lunch meeting with – typically thanking them (even if I paid). On meetings with clients I follow up with something positive that we agreed on or a key concern they had. This lets them know I was listening and have aligned my priorities with their own.
- Follow proper email etiquette. While it can be hard to impress someone with your email etiquette it sure isn't hard to offend them. It can be tempting to relax your grammatical standards in an email, try to fight this urge – you don't know who your email will be forwarded to. Avoid typing in all caps, using excessive exclamation points or smiley faces. Remember that tone, sarcasm and humor can be hard to detect in an email – save your jokes for the phone. KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL!!!!!!! :-p
- Be presentable. Your appearance communicates a lot about your message. Are you over-dressed or under-dressed? Did you physically as well as mentally prepare? Don't spoil your message by distracting your audience with your appearance.
Looking for more information on increasing your personal effectiveness? Here's a great read: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Do you have any tips or tricks for those of us wanting to communicate better? If so feel free to share them in the comments section.
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The cost of renewing Britain's infrastructure means consumers face another 17 years of above-inflation increases in utility bills.
The National Audit Office (NAO) said the Government had little idea of the impact the continued price hikes would have on households or whether they would they would even be affordable, particularly for those on the lowest incomes.
The Treasury estimates that at least two-thirds of the £310bn of planned infrastructure investment over the next decade and beyond will come from private companies paid for, ultimately, by consumers through their utility bills.
The NAO said that such high levels of planned investment meant that the increases in charges for energy and water were now expected to continue to outstrip inflation until 2030.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said: "We are straining every sinew to keep energy bills and utility bills as low as we possibly can. There are a range of forces that drive utility prices, particularly energy prices.
"Around 60 per cent of the rise in energy bills over the last few years comes from wholesale prices. But there are other contributing factors. We are looking in Government at the levies which the Government and previous governments have inserted into consumer bills."
But he added that a major investment programme was needed to keep the lights on, which had to be funded.
At an event in a west London supermarket, he said: "We have a very major problem as a country. The previous government, certainly previous governments, failed singularly to invest in the energy infrastructure that we need in this country to keep the lights on and make sure that we get a sustainable and diverse energy mix."
Two-thirds of energy-generating capacity needs to be replaced, he said, and the £110bn needing to be spent on power generation "has to be paid for somehow".
"We have to massively revamp and reinvest in the way in which we generate energy and the way we consume in this country and that's an inescapable fact," he said.
The Department for Energy and Climate Change (Decc) has estimated that energy bills could go up by 18 per cent in real-terms increase over that period – although the NAO said its calculations covered just three-quarters of the investment in the Government's National Infrastructure Plan.
At the same time, the only available projection for water bills, prepared by one water company, suggests that they could rise by 28 per cent by the end of the next decade.
Despite the prospect of such hefty increases, the NAO said the Government had made no overall assessment of its infrastructure plans on future bills or whether those bills would even be affordable.
"Affordability can only be assessed taking into account all household bills, household incomes and wider costs of living," it said.
"Gaps in analysis, and the lack of a common approach to measuring affordability, mean that the Government does not have an overall picture of affordability, either for the average household or for those on low incomes."
The head of the NAO, Amyas Morse, said that ministers needed to know at what point the continuing price rises would become too much for consumers to bear.
"Government and regulators do not know the overall impact of planned infrastructure on future consumer utility bills, or whether households, especially those on low incomes, will be able to afford to pay them," he said. "It seems critical to know 'how much is too much', based on reliable information."
A Government spokesman said: "Decades of underinvestment have left the UK struggling with insufficient energy infrastructure, but we are committed to fixing the failures of previous governments, and to making the difficult decisions that will allow us to have the infrastructure we need.
"The Government is committed to supporting hardworking families and that's why we're cutting tax for 25 million people and taking 2.7 million people out of income tax altogether by 2014, helping the most vulnerable with their bills, freezing fuel duty and sticking to the economic plan that has got all sectors of the economy growing."


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A Sativa lovers rejoice!
This strain has a sweet, citrusy, grapefruit flavor and packs an energetic uplifting high. A great daytime smoke. A Sativa favorite that goes perfect with such recreational activities as hiking, swimming, fishing, or mountain biking. It really is the perfect social high.
Admit it—everyone likes opening a bag and being greeted with a great, novel smell. It doesn't matter what kind of smoker or consumer you are, it's just a nice treat every now and then. Well, Grapefruit's got you covered. This sativa's got a uniquely sweet grapefruit smell and taste which has made it a favorite for many. Aside from this superficial (albeit very satisfying) trait, grapefruit provides a great clearheaded high. Its sativa character packs an energetic uplifting high, making it great for daytime use.
Grapefruit is a classic sativa in its effects, making it medically useful in a variety of applications. Consumers can expect a clearheaded high that also provides relief from stress and depression. Like the fruit from which it gets its name, Grapefruit is also a noted energy-booster, making it ideal for symptom relief that also combats fatigue. Additionally, many have found it useful in treating migraine headaches, nausea, and a variety of other symptoms. This strain's energizing quality makes it a great daytime smoke, and an excellent choice for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing and skiing, or anything else that requires concentration.
The buds are rich green with little orange hairs and a light dusting of trichomes. Some of our nugs are a little of the small side, and for that reason we've currently got this strain on sale! Again, you will love that grapefruit smell, which is sweet and citrusy (and survives combustion to make for tasty smoke as well). This is a great sativa with that pleasant smell and taste thrown in for good measure. That should be good enough, but with our sale price thrown into the equation there's really nothing not to love. This strain's exciting character should thrill first-timers, while its traditional sativa kick will satisfy even the most veteran smokers.
This potent sativa was developed by crossing Cinderella 99 with a fast-flowering sativa selected for its rich citrus flavor. The tropical, citrus smell of Grapefruit mixes with energetic effects to give you a happy stress-reliever that also works well for battling migraine headaches and great to combat depression.
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By: Allison Fisher
Camerano has
a secret beneath its streets.
Virtual tour of Camerano's
(QuickTime movie)
The star dome in the Grotte
di Palazzo Corraducci is a special attraction unique to this
This is the opening of the
Grotte Manciforte e Costanini leading down 60 feet of stairs
to the bottom of the cave. This is the deepest cave available
to the public at this point in time.
Story written
Allison Fisher
Web Design
Kiley Peters
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Video by:
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Grotte Manciforte e Costanini
There are many caves that run underneath Camerano, this
cave, Grotte Maniforte e Costanini, is charted as the deepest
cave open to the public at about 60 feet underground.
years of legends and taboos, Alberto Recanatini, a local historian
and author, decided to dig deeper for the facts. His research
has resulted in an extensively documented book "Le Grotte
del Conero" ("The Caves of the Conero").
He recounts important discoveries about the origins and past
cultures of the Grotte's inhabitants, including some
dating back thousands of years.
More than 150 tombs have been found in Camerano and surrounding
areas. The Picens, a people living in pre-Christian times,
were the first documented settlers between the 7th and 4th
millennium B.C., according to Recanatini. Later, the caves
and land of Camerano came under Roman control.
hidden preserve was partially opened to the public in 1997.
According to legend, the Grotte are a sacred space whose spiritual
intensity increases with depth. The caves symbolically represent
purity and are typically associated with light and darkness,
life and death, and creation and destruction, Recanatini says.
Grotte served various purposes over time. Whether for religious
rites, shelter, water collection or storage, the sandstone
caves connected the town. These caves under the fields primarily
served for water collection, while those under the city center
were used more for storage and religious rites.
Vaulted, domed or arched niches and tunnels in the caves
are adorned with religious symbols. One of the structures
can been seen as imitating the Knights of the Round Table
while another hall resembles the tomb of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem,
according to Recanatini.
Located underneath the San Francesco church,
this room is appropriately referred to as "La Chiesa"
which translates to "the church." This room is attached
to the Grotte di Palazzo Ricotti.
three caves are now open to the public: Palazzo Ricotti, Palazzo
Corraducci and Palazzo Mancinforte. Each has its own identities
and symbolism. All became the property of wealthy families
that built their houses, or palaces, on top of the caves.
Many used the niches, which have an average temperature of
57 degrees, to store wine and firewood.
Restoration has taken place slowly to re-establish the city
under the city. Bricks and cement have been laid in various
areas to help structurally support the historic ruins.
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Did you know that Whitney Houston's debut LP, called simply Whitney Houston had 4 number one singles on it?
It's hard to choose a favorite among so many great tracks, but "The Greatest Love of All" is one of the best, most powerful songs ever written about self-preservation, dignity. Its universal message crosses all boundaries and instills one with the hope that it's not too late to better ourselves. Since, Elizabeth, it's impossible in this world we live in to empathize with others, we can always empathize with ourselves. It's an important message, crucial really. And it's beautifully stated on the album.
I prefer it in American Psycho
when he starts going on about Phil Collins.
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Track Ship
- Divination (scrying)
- Level: Blue 2
- Components: V, S, F (Piece of ship)
- Casting Time: 1 standard action
- Range: See text
- Effect: Magical icon
- Duration: 1 hour/level
- Saving Throw: Will negates (object)
- Spell Resistance: Yes (object)
In order to cast this spell, you must have a piece of the ship you wish to track. Merchants often preserve slivers from their trade ships specifically for this purpose. You also need a nautical chart.
When you cast this spell, an icon of the targeted ship appears on the nautical chart. The icon moves as the ship moves for the duration of this spell. If the ship is not within the area delineated by the chart, the spell fails. If the ship is reduced to 0 or fewer hit points, its icon changes from a ship to a skull and crossbones.


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DIY: iPod Dock From Reused Parts and Leftover Chicken 3
Hello ) In our last installment, I turned some scrap aluminum into a backplate and heatsink for our iPod dock. The leftover MDF was cut to the same size as the original speakers and we soldered up our new amp. This week we spring a few surprises and start to tie it all down...
Last time I did not discuss how this dock would be turned on. You can see a cool switch in the top image- the switch itself is something I bought from an electronics salvage store a few years ago. I have used them for a few projects- they are super cool and antique looking. Well, they're antique.
The mounting plate was necessary to attach it to the aluminum plate on the back of the dock. I started by cutting a piece of aluminum that I had lying around. I had to cut this strange slot in it because the round ball on the toggle switch is not removable. This meant it had to be slid into position from the side:
It's a bit beat up, but a coat of wrinkle finish will hide all of that and make it look that much older:
Finishing up the backplate/heatsink from last week, I drilled out all of the holes and ground out the logo with a Dremel tool. I am not sure whether this will look right in the end but the wrinkle finish will be used again to help with inconsistencies in the grinding.
After I drilled everything out I got a wild hair up my something or other and decided to connect the dots:
...And all smoothed out (a little bit of bondo never hurt anyone):
And on to another little surprise... A while back I built a subwoofer and asked for suggestions on finishing it. Someone mentioned using leather... so here it is:
Here is the finished quilting with the industrial felt backing:
And here is a label that I use for my bag line- decided to throw it in for that professional look. You could just remove a label from an old pair of jeans or something to complete this approach:
So there you have it, all done... k, maybe a few things left- keep your eyes peeled for the exciting conclusion to this series.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is providing $500 million in new assistance to Tunisia, the birthplace of the Arab Spring movement, to help the North African nation revive its faltering economy as it continues its march toward democracy and financial and political stability after a period of unrest.
President Barack Obama announced the aid Friday as he sat down with Mehdi Jomaa, the country's interim prime minister.
The assistance will be in the form of a U.S. loan guarantee that will make it easier for Tunisia to borrow money. The country is looking to close an estimated $2 billion to $3 billion hole in this year's budget, most likely through borrowing. It is the second loan guarantee the U.S. has provided Tunisia, following a $485 million loan guarantee in 2012.
In remarks before the Oval Office meeting, Obama said the U.S. has a "huge investment in making sure Tunisia's experiment is successful."
The initial promise of the 2011 pro-democracy revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa has faded in many countries, with a military coup in Egypt, a civil war in Syria in its fourth year and militia-fueled chaos dominant in Libya, which shares a border with Tunisia.
The U.S. backed the uprisings and wants to see Tunisia emerge as a success story.
Obama said the country has shown the kind of progress that "all of us have been hoping for," despite the inevitable challenges that are part of any democratic process. He said the "coming together" of various factions in Tunisia and its new constitution that respects the individual rights of men as well as women create "the bedrock, the foundation for a Tunisian society that can thrive in this new global environment."
"We want nothing more than (for) Tunisians to determine their own destiny, for economic reforms to take place to allow Tunisia to be not just self-sufficient, but thriving in the world economy," Obama added.
Tunisia's new constitution is regarded as the most progressive in the Arab world, and the country is looking ahead to elections later this year after a transition period marked by terrorist attacks, political assassinations and widespread social unrest.
Obama noted the "big job ahead of" Jomaa on the economic and political fronts and praised the prime minister for doing "an outstanding job" thus far.
"We are confident that with the prime minister's guidance that, in fact, Tunisia can meet some of its reform goals and lay the foundation for great success in the future," he said.
Jomaa, speaking in French, said through an interpreter: "We need to focus on the future, on creating a new future for our youth."
Before departing for the U.S., Jomaa told The Associated Press in an interview that, with extremism under control and the transition to democracy underway, it is time to focus on Tunisia's economy.
Associated Press writer Bouazza Ben Bouazaa in Tunis, Tunisia, contributed to this report.
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Some days there's nothing good about writing. Everything you type stinks...if you even get that far. Other days, everything flows right out, racing like a storm-ravaged stream onto the page. Next time you're having a day full of "writer's block," self-doubt, and extreme self-criticism, remember that you're not alone and take a moment for a laugh or two before taking a deep breath and diving back in. Because the only way to fix it is to write, right?
1. You're completely fickle about what you write...
2. ...but that's when you actually write...
3. ...and stop getting distracted by online "inspiration." Or Facebook.
4. Of course, you spend a lot of time doing legitimate research and are full of a ton of random information. It's always great to drop a "fact" bomb later when all that research becomes relevant to real life...
5. ...but then you worry that you're on a government list somewhere since you just researched things that could be considered dangerous in the hands of the wrong people, such as your characters.
6. You have to keep a notebook, or your phone, on your nightstand because the perfect character, dialogue, or plot twist always strikes in bed.
7. Of course, when it's time to write it later, your mind goes blank; you should have got up to write right instead of sleeping.
8. That moment when everything you planned goes out the window and your characters take you in a direction you never expected.
9. When you have to make the hard decisions to stay real and keep your readers on their toes.
10. You love to start a new book, you but find yourself very critical of the character development, dialogue, and plot in everything you read.
11. Depending on the day, it's both the hardest and the easiest thing you do!


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Monday, December 12, 2011
Getting there.....
46 comments:
So very glad to see you are on the upswing. I hope the medical results you are waiting on are all good.ReplyDelete
We all missed you.
We love you. Stay safe.ReplyDelete
Step by step and eyelash by eyelash. At least that's the way we all seem to make our way through life at times. You're doing great!ReplyDelete
Glad you have some pain relief- praying your surprise is of the party kind and nothing bad!ReplyDelete
Hang in There!ReplyDelete
Take care, and look after yourself first!ReplyDelete
Praying for you.ReplyDelete
Also wanted to thank you for having the virtual craft fair, the recipient of my pendant was so nice and so very excited it just made me feel good all over!
:) Take care of yourself and enjoy your Holidays. Personally... I'm a patient person and look forward to hearing from you in the New Year! All the best wishes to you in 2012. ~~TReplyDelete
Thinking of you...ReplyDelete
Looking forward to your posts-they add sunshine to my day!
Thank You for the post Lori - it is a good reminder. I'm often thinking good thoughts and grateful but don't express it. Just so you know - I think everyone is grateful for you.ReplyDelete
(((HUGS))) Thinking of you!ReplyDelete
Not here for funny things or cool stuff. Just for you in all your modes and moods. Sending love and light and all positive healing vibes!ReplyDelete
So happy for you that the migraines are under control for now. Hope you feel better soon!ReplyDelete
Thinking of you ..wishing you the best on the results.ReplyDelete
A big thank you to you Lori, for inspiration, for bead soup parties, for virtual craft fairs and for all the great photos, jewelery, and wonderful posts that keep us entertained, enlightened and excited about all things bling.ReplyDelete
Glad to hear the migraines are easing up somewhat.
I simply can't function when I have a headache and rest is always the best medicine. Hope you are feeling better soon, BTW your work is beautiful!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the update. I hope this latest challenge will prove to be of no consequence. You will be on my mind and in my heart.ReplyDelete
Take as much time as you need! We'll be here when you're feeling better.
Sorry to hear about the surprise health issue. I know how scary those can be -- I'm in the middle of one, myself. I hope everything works out for you! Will keep my fingers crossed.
Miss you Lori. Glad you are feeling well enough and working your way back.ReplyDelete
This will have to count as my Tuesday comment. Hope today is better than yesterday and your spirits are lifted.ReplyDelete
Here is my post for 12/13. Glad that you are feeling better.ReplyDelete
Keep getting better. We all miss youReplyDelete
So glad the headache is over hope the other gets better quickly.ReplyDelete
Oh, medical surprise does not sound funny! Wishing you all the best!!!ReplyDelete


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Darling Husband and I didn't intend on buying a condo but it was such a steal that we bought one as a "starter home". A few other condos have gone on sale in our building. Specifically, one right next door (shares a wall with us) is on sale. (Yeah, I'd rather a condo in a next building over but that's ok.) We're tempted to buy it and use it as a rental but we've heard good and bad stories about rental property. We could comfortably own both condos; and, even downsize to one income if/when I become a Stay-At-Home Mom. Thoughts?


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There are a lot of different kinds of artist in the world of art. As an artist, it is not just defined by one field only. There are plenty of art forms that an artist or a simple human being can be good at. There are quite a lot of confusion sometimes most especially when people think that an artist is only defined as a painter, or someone who is only good at making some paintings.
Here is a list of distinctions of the various artists in different fields of art:
1. Visual Arts
Visual arts is one of the most common forms of art as of today. This kind of art includes the art for photography. Taking some pictures is kind of rampant nowadays especially with the existence of digital camera, smart phone cameras, and point and shoot cameras. Most of the time, people can become a photographer and an artist whenever and wherever. However, of course, there are also a lot of basic principles when it comes to the field of photography. Some photography artists are into street photography, some are into human photography, while others are into urban photography.
2. Music Arts
Music arts is a kind of art that everyone would surely love. People would love to hear some music. Music arts is a field of musicians who play different musical instruments such as guitars, keyboards, drums, violin, cello, and many other musical instruments out there. Furthermore, singers are also taken into consideration as a music artist because of their voice that can serenade or rock the world.
3. Dance Arts
Dance Arts is a kind of art that entertains a lot of people. However, there are different kinds of genre in dancing. There are dance artists who are good in hiphop, contemporary dancing, ballet, theatrical dance, and many more other forms of dancing. Dancing is an expression of very music. So every beat and rhythm of the song is equivalent to every creative of a dance artist. Dance arts can be done individually, in pair or team, and even in big groups as well.
4. Creative and Fine Arts
Creative and fine arts is the most main stream kind of art since it is famous and kind of difficult to do. Everyone can sing or dance, but not everyone can do the difficult tasks of a creative and fine arts artist. This kind of art includes the art for sculpting, painting, crafting, drawing, and print making. This form of art needs quite a lot of attention, focus, and imagination to come up with a wonderful and creative art work.
5. Theatre Arts
Theatre arts is one of the subgenres of performance arts. Theatre arts focus and evolve in the field of theatrical plays or theatrical musicals. It is about acting and impersonating the role that is assigned to a theatrical artist. Theatrical arts can be quite difficult because it needs a good role playing in terms of speaking or singing. Every theatrical artist needs to portray their character in a very convincing manner that would make the people believe in the story.


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Can Oxford decide how best to decide?
by Stephen Tall on November 13, 2006
I don't often write about my day job. Partly that's because politics, and this blog, is a refuge from my work. Partly because it wouldn't often be appropriate. Mainly because it would be dull for you to read, and for me to type. (All or some of which may apply to this post, too.)
I work as development director for St Anne's College in the University of Oxford, responsible for fundraising, alumni relations and communications. I'm not an academic – I know my limits – but, as a fellow of the College who serves on its governing body, I am a member of the University's Congregation, the 'parliament of dons' as it is usually referred to in the press. It's not that exclusive a club – over 3,000 members – and I've never yet had cause to attend one of its meetings, as Congregation is a democratic 'back-stop', with most decisions delegated to the University's Council.
But tomorrow afternoon I will be there, along with hundreds of other members of Congregation – many bussed in from the medical research facilities in and around my Council ward of Headington – to vote on proposed reforms to the University's governance. To which your response might very well be, 'So what?'
If so, I'd sympathise with you. I'm not sure quite why the internal rumblings of Oxford are of national interest. But if you read the papers today, and over the week-end, you'd be forgiven for thinking there is no bigger issue in higher education today. (And it can't all be put down to the usual Oxbridge stranglehold on the media. Cambridge doesn't score anything like the column inches Oxford does when it comes to negative publicity.)
The Financial Times carried no fewer than three articles today, analysing the issues at stake: here, here and here. The Times a mere two; though The Sunday Times also covered the story. And The Sunday Telegraph and Economist couldn't resist tossing in gobbets of their own.
Why the fuss? Well, partly it's an old-fashioned bust-up, and I guess everyone loves one of those no matter what the institution. That it's an ancient university like Oxford allows journalists to indulge their love of stories laced with plummy vocab like 'cloisters', 'dreaming spires' and 'Sheldonian'.
On the one side you have the Vice-Chancellor, John Hood – a tough, taciturn outsider, who has taken the University by the scruff of its neck, and told a few home truths – and on the other side you have traditionalists pithily characterised by one of my colleagues (a proper academic) as 'joylessly conservative'. Which side of the debate am I on? Go figure.
The dispute – and let no-one kid you it's been anything other than a daggers-drawn, deeply personalised duel – centres on whether the University's Council should comprise a bare majority of external lay members.
To the 'Hoodies' – as those of us who support the Vice-Chancellor are casually referred – this is, in part, about the public accountability of a private institution in receipt of public funding, and now accountable to the Charity Commission. Oxford has to demonstrate, unabashedly and transparently, that it is acting in the public interest. Ensuring there are lay members with 'disinterested' objectivity able to vouch for this is important to the University's confidence in itself, as well as to public confidence.
More importantly, it is about ensuring the University has the appropriate skills to govern itself. Oxford has an annual turnover of £500m and an endowment of £3bn, employing 15,000 staff, and with 25,000 students. It is a complex and international institution. The idea that academics – who devote their lives to teaching and research – have the time, inclination or expertise to master the intricacies of (for example) its investments, risk management or IT strategies is unrealistic. Yet the University needs to ensure it can call on the advice of highly competent people who do understand these issues, and who are able to hold to account the Vice-Chancellor and his executive team.
For those 'joyless conservatives' worried this smacks of a takeover by outsiders insensitive to Oxford or to academia there are two very deliberate safeguards in place.
First, the external lay members of Council will be alumni of the University, some of them distinguished academics from other institutions. They will be elected by, and accountable to, Congregation, and their role will be to act as 'critical friends'.
Secondly, Council cannot itself initiate any proposals – it can only respond to proposals made by the Academic Board, which is entirely comprised of internal members, 35 of them, representing the various parts of the University: the colleges, academic faculties, and university administrators. This body will be the key to the success (or not) of these reforms.
The central tension at Oxford is exemplified by tutorial fellows who are employed by both their college and their department, and often find themselves pulled, simultaneously, in different directions. The Academic Board is the place where a truly Collegiate University must come together to determine its academic strategy and priorities. That such a body doesn't already exist can be seen either as an amusing quirk of history, or a gaping void in the University's structures.
I should declare, of course, that there is a fundraising angle to this: donors will not give to an institution they do not believe is well run. I think the governance reforms set out how the University can be better run, and therefore will spend its scarce resources more wisely. That makes my job, of soliciting gifts from St Anne's alumni and friends, a little bit easier.
Oxford is, in domestic terms, a wealthy university; internationally it is dwarfed by Harvard, which commands a £13bn endowment. And as in Premiership football, so in premiership academia: the talent follows the money.
Oxford, like any other university which wants to succeed in the international market-place of higher education, needs to generate more cash in order to offer bursaries to the best students regardless of background; to be able to recruit and retain the best staff from all over the world; and to provide all who work here with first-class facilities. Anything less is failure.
Oxford is not a business, nor should it be run like one. But it needs to be business-like in its attitude. And that means knowing when to make its bloody mind up. Tomorrow would be a start.
PS: for the record, wearing academic gowns to Congregation is voluntary, and I shan't be wearing mine. Though not on this occasion because of quibbles that it re-inforces a 'them and us' symbolism – all members are entitled to wear an academic gown, after all. It's just that it's pretty uncomfortable, gets caught in doors, and looks damn silly when riding a bike.
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That's very interesting, Stephen. These reforms have been rumbling on for a long time, and despite actually being at Oxford, I've never before seen that the Council would only be able to respond to Academic Board proposals. If that's the case, then the Congregation opposition seems to me nothing other than great irritation that an outsider got appointed Vice-Chancellor. Although given how unimpressive he is on the public occasions I've seen him, that's not entirely surprising…
Ken – that safeguard has been added since the original proposals, but appears not to have been widely noticed.
(It's enshrined in Section 37, Statute VI (Draft) – paras 98-100 of the White Paper.)
"It's just that it's pretty uncomfortable, gets caught in doors, and looks damn silly when riding a bike."
This is not my experience from watching Brideshead Revisited.
for once i couldn't disagree with you more! it seems to me to be a centralising step designed to remove the power of individual colleges.
"This is not my experience from watching Brideshead Revisited"
This is still about robes, right?
Rob – why do you watch Brideshead wearing a gown?
The vote went the right way, btw. 56% to 44% in favour of the 'friendly amendment' backing the reforms.
(Which means we all have to troop back to the Sheldonian in a fortnight's time to discuss the whole thing, as amended.)


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… It will get weird quickly.
Remember my race related entry? Along with "New Moon" review, that's the one that got all the attention. Unwanted attention, sure, but I am not complaining.
Or maybe I do? "I am racist" entry got many visitors; some of them were first (and only) time visitors. And many of them came from… strange places, to say the least. I don't think any white supremacist could have fun here (there's nothing- I repeat: nothing) that can lead them here (or at least I hope so), but the entry was obviously intriguing and misleading.
To make two things clear
One: When I said I was racist, I didn't mean I was racist towards black people. On the contrary. Read the whole entry before making a judgment.
Second: Even though my test results show I have prejudice towards white people, that doesn't mean I hate white people. After all, I am white. My friends and family are white. Heck, all the people I know are white.
Which is precisely why the test result don't show my racism- rather my social anxiety. I am very (and I mean: very) shy, and I lack profound social skills. To be honest, I don't fully understand people, nor they understand me. I don't hate humans, I really don't- but there's obviously something in me that have at least a bit of fear when it comes to social contacts. On the other hand, I am friendly and I like meeting new people; but my lack of social skills sometimes make those interactions awkward.
And since white people are the only people I know, the test show my social anxiety rather than racism.
So, you don't want to comment? Fine.
Back to my blog post. That entry was really popular, but people refused to comment (same goes for "New Moon" entry, but more about it some other time). There's only one (ok, two) reasons for this:
1. People don't give a fuck about commenting. (Could be true).
2. People feel embarrassed about their test results.
While I believe majority of my visitors don't care about commenting on a random blog, I fear some of them could feel awkward after taking the test. Say you got the most popular result (you prefer white people to black). So what? It's not like you failed to make a point or something. That result is the most popular because there are reasons for it to be. It's the world around us that make that result so popular. Think about it.
The result could- and should- make you think, but it doesn't make you a monster. Now, being proud of your racist result is another thing. But that's yet another story.


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Mental Suffering and Workers' Compensation in Illinois
November 27th, 2015 at 6:11 pm
Workplace injuries cannot always been seen with the eye or even with an X-ray or MRI. Some workplace injuries come in the form of mental trauma or mental illness. These injures are often just as serious as physical injuries. However, there are some challenges to making a successful workers' compensation claim for mental trauma.
What Types of Mental Suffering Can be Compensated?
Not all types of mental suffering or trauma are equal. If your job stresses you out or you cringe every time your boss yells at you, you may be undergoing a legitimate form of mental suffering, but in most cases it is probably not the type of thing that you can get worker's compensation benefits for.
The classic example of mental injuries that are compensated under the worker's compensation system is when an employee develops post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, because of some type of workplace violence. The mental trauma does not have to be this severe to qualify for benefits, but it does need to have an identifiable cause.
Challenges to Successfully Bringing a Claim
These types of claims are challenging to win because of the personal nature of mental suffering. Often arbitrators and defense attorneys are suspicious of anyone without a physical injury making a worker's compensation claim.
In order to overcome this suspicion it is vital that you have a history of seeking and receiving treatment. No panel is going to take your word that you are suffering from a mental illness caused by working conditions. You will need medical records from a licensed therapist, psychiatrist, or psychologist.
It is also important that you report your injury as soon as possible to your employer. While this can be uncomfortable, the law requires employees to report workplace injuries as soon as they are discovered. Failure to make a timely report of the injury can be reason to have your claim denied.
What Kind of Accommodations are Required?
Employers must make the same kinds of accommodations to an employee suffering from a mental injury as they do with an employee with a physical injury. This may mean light duty, or a change in the work location.
Every case is unique. However, employers have several different legal obligations to make reasonable accommodations for your workplace injury, whether it is physical or mental.
If you have questions about workers' compensation or mental suffering from a work accident, you need to contact a skilled and experienced DuPage County workers' compensation attorney right away to protect your rights. Call the Law Offices of Frank J. Discipio at 630-574-2288 to schedule a consultation.


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Vinny Golia is a composer who fuses the rich heritage of Jazz, contemporary classical and world music into his own unique compositions. As a bandleader, Golia has presented his music to concert audiences in Europe, Canada, Mexico, Japan and the United States in ensembles varying dramatically in size and instrumentation. Mr. Golia has won numerous awards as a composer, including grants from the National Endowment of the Arts, The Lila Wallace Commissioning Program, The California Arts Council, Meet the Composer, Clausen Foundation of the Arts, Funds for U.S. Artists and the American Composers Forum. In 1982 he created the on-going 37 piece Vinny Golia Large Ensemble to perform his compositions for chamber group and jazz orchestra.Read more
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It was Christmas in L.A. yesterday. Yeah right, it is March. But when the post man rang yesterday and finally brought us the long-awaited parcels the mood was at least as good. To be just as mobile as at home here in L.A. we had sent car seats for the three little ones and also a buggy for Lima by post. Taking all that with us on the plane would have been way too complicated. Unfortunately US customs seems to examine even child car seats very carefully and thus kept our parcels for longer than we would have expected. When they finally arrived, we were all very happy. We instantly fell in love with the fantastic colour combinations and the children couldn't wait to try everything out. Lima then didn't want to get out of her new Juno 2-fix anymore.
We took the chance, jumped straight into the car and drove towards downtown where we planned to visit the location of our exhibition. The way there leads us, again, through the tough city traffic. Distances here are indeed a different dimension to home and we are always surprised by the long car rides. The fact that we don't know the city that well yet, doesn't help here either. But finally we arrive and all stress was over and forgotten. The location is fantastic. We get instantly inspired and are already thinking about how to hang the pictures. In the following meeting on the roof top of the ACE HOTEL we are able to collect our ideas and enjoy the rest of the day.
Not everything is super easy, in a city as exciting and big as L.A., far away from home, but it is definitely very fascinating, inspiring and a great experience for all of us.
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Nursery help keep helicopters flying
A Welshpool nursery has helped a Welsh helicopter charity complete its emergency missions across Wales.
Park Lane Day Nursery have raised lifesaving funds for Wales Air Ambulance by hosting a festive raffle in lieu of receiving cards at Christmas.
The children and staff at the nursery raised £260 for WAA in their festive fundraiser, helping the charity to keep their helicopters flying across Wales.
Helen Thomas, Wales Air Ambulance Community Coordinator, said: "We would like to say a huge thank you to the Park Lane Day Nursery for their continued support for Wales Air Ambulance.
"The support of the staff and children means a lot to us, as last year we completed over 360 paediatric missions.
"An important part of the charity's job is to run the Children's Wales Air Ambulance, which is a specialist division of the charity because our youngest patients need a different range of treatments.
"The support from the Park Lane Day Nursery will help us come to the aid of children in their hour of need."
The Children's Wales Air Ambulance is an integral part of the charity, responding to both emergency incidents and inter-hospital transfers for children in Wales.
Wales Air Ambulance airlifts 300 children a year, ranging from premature babies just a few hours old, to seriously ill teenagers needing urgent help.
The children of Park Lane Day Nursery presented their donation to Wales Air Ambulance mascot HEMS Huw in January.
Helen said: "The nursery fundraise for WAA every year, and their support helps to keep our helicopters flying across Wales.
"HEMS Huw visited the children to thank them for the kind donation, as their donation will help us to raise the £6.5 million needed every year to run our operations."


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I bought a vehicle from Jim Ellis back in October 2013 and felt like I got a great deal and great service. I returned last night expecting the saleman I had an appointment with to help us make a trade into another vehicle. No such luck...we got to the dealership on time but were handed off to another salemans while our original salesman (who we had appointment with) left to deliver a car. Long story short, we found a vehicle we liked and were passed off again (3rd saleman in one visit) to a salesman introduced as a "certified professional" who had no idea of what we had discussed up to that point who offered us two thirds the actual value of our trade toward the full price of a new vehicle. All the while, a gaggle of salemen sat around the counter in showroom yucking it up and carrying on like a bunch of middle school kids. Seriously? What happened to the dealership I visited less than 8 months ago? It's doubtful Mr Ellis will read this post, so will copy in a letter to the dealership owner. As for all the great posts, they must have a full time review poster working around the clock giving them stellar reviews.
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I had a simple warranty repair that could not be fixed by this dealership. The service clerk was very rude and unhelpful. I ended up taking my car to another dealership to get the situation resolved.
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Probably the single greatest service visit we've ever had. Was worried my wife, who took the car in, would fall victim to an overpriced oil change but no. Fantastic Value, received a quick recall performed, was loaned a CX-9 (which we're considering purchasing soon), and had everything done on time. The staff were fantastic from start to finish. It seems everyone went above and beyond, definitely beyond my expectations. I have been adamant about referring my friends to Jim Ellis Mazda of Atlanta all week and will continue to do so, and will not consider taking any of my vehicles anywhere else. 10/10. I will be a repeat, and regular, customer.-- Shannon Kavanagh
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Over the last 40 years, I have come to dread shopping for a new car. Just because my initials are B.S. doesn't mean I like to put up with it. Our salesman, Mike Fresquez, is a polished professional. He answered our questions, helped us make an informed decision and get a good deal without all the usual insincere flattery and high pressure tactics that we have experienced at some other dealerships. The sales manager and finance manager were also very friendly and helpful. We ended up with a great deal and a higher than expected credit for our trade in vehicle. It was my first visit to Jim Ellis Mazda, but it will not be my last. I love my new Mazda! I trust our service experience will be just as pleasant, but will provide future updates.
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I've had my eye on the GMC Terrain since they came out. GM has had ZERO incentives on this car, so I've waited. And waited. My Salesman Jim Banks called me last month...$3000 off Terrains!! Finally!! He stayed in touch with me, and when he knew the deal was right for me...he called. Top notch from top to bottom. Go there. Buy something. Ypu'll be glad you did!
Posted: 3/05/2012 • Link to this review
Just bought a car here this week. I went with the Sonata. The sales guy who helped us (Milton) was awesome. We never felt any pressure from him to do anything. He made the experience great. I can't stand it when I visit a dealership and feel pressured to make certain decisions or to buy more than I want. Milton made us feel welcome right from the start. The financing guy, Hau-B, was also great. He had all our paperwork in order and we were in/out of his office in 10 minutes. All told, we were there about 4.5 hours. Long time, but that did include a test drive and a lunch-break. :-P Based on this experience, I would buy from this dealership again.
Posted: 2/22/2012 • Link to this review
Great Experience!! Professional staff , no pressure , overall great time . I will buy ALL my cars from here
Posted: 11/01/2011 • Link to this review
"My experience at Jim Ellis Buick/GMC was the most positive experience I've ever had at a car dealership. Jesse Gordon was an incredible guy to deal with and I told him that I hoped to be able to buy cars from him in many years in the future. Both he and Gabe worked WITH me; I never felt like I was getting any type of hype from either of them. The overall business model that Jim Ellis is following is what will bring me back in the future. --Gary Caudill"
Posted: 10/28/2011 • Link to this review
Jim Ellis Automotive now sells the plug-in electric car from Wheego! We have dedicated an entire program to eco-friendly cars on our lots. check us out at http://www.jimellisgreen.com


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S4C will be holding a consultation day with independent television producers in Llandrindod Wells this Sunday 6 March.
The aim of the event will be to share the Channel's proposals for broadcasting post 2012. The programme for the day will also enable independent producers and their representative body – TAC (Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru) – to offer views and ideas to the Channel.
S4C will present different models for future broadcasting and producers will then have a fortnight to respond with further ideas and comments.


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The RC4559 is a dual high-performance operational amplifier. The high common-mode input voltage and the absence of latch-up make this amplifier ideal for low-noise signal applications such as audio preamplifiers and signal conditioners. This amplifier features a guaranteed dynamic performance and output drive capability that far exceeds that of the general-purpose type amplifiers.
The RC4559 is characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C.


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Arf! - cops: driver was high on pet meds
Homewrecker - girl's Facebook party destroys parents' $8.8 million home
Brainscan - computer trained to read minds
On this day in history: May 30, 431 - Joan of Arc is burned at the stake in Rouen, France for relapsing into heresy. After having signed a confession a week earlier, Joan appeared in court wearing difformitate habitusdegenerate apparelor more precisely, men's clothing.
Born on this day in history: May 30, 1972 - Manny Ramirez (1972-) Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and raised near Yankee Stadium, baseball player Ramirez, a right-handed outfielder, is one of the best hitters in the league. He played with the Cleveland Indians (1993-2000) and then the Boston Red Sox, helping them end an 86-year losing streak to become World Champions in 2004.
Scripture of the Day: The God of our fathers raised Jesus from the dead -- whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree. - Acts 5:30
Video of the Day: Adventures in Masai Mara - submitted by Cindy
Cave canem mosaics ("Beware of the Dog") were a popular motif for the thresholds of Roman villas. Click to enlarge.
It appears that today will be considerably warmer than recent days. It is already noticeably warmer than it has been, and the sun is shining brightly. It is forecast to be in the mid-to-high 80s todayapproximately 10 degrees warmer than it has been on prior days this week.
For dinner last evening, I made chicken breasts and baby red potatoes in gravy and steamed broccoli. I cut Tyson boneless, skinless chicken breasts that I had previously grilled into 2-inch-wide strips and arranged in a large sauté pan. I cooked baby red potatoes for 4 minutes in the microwave oven, halved, and arranged with the chicken strips in the sauté pan. I poured chicken gravy over the chicken and potatoes, seasoned with Tony Chachere's More Spice, ground black pepper, and garlic powder, and turned the burner to low. I cleaned two large heads of broccoli, cut into sections, and placed in a covered casserole dish. When Laura arrived home, she tended to the chicken. When it was time to eat, she steamed the broccoli in the microwave for 4 minutes. It was an excellent meal. Leftovers will follow Laura to Chico on Monday.


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KTM IS SET to reveal two electric motorcycles - which the company describes as "near-series prototypes" - at next week's Tokyo Motorcycle Show.
The Austrian motorcycle (and race-car) manufacturer has yet to reveal specific powertrain details for the two electric bikes - one a supermoto and the other an enduro model. A pair of teaser images have been released however, and from little can be seen, both bikes appear to be 'the real deal' when it comes to their road-readiness.
KTM describes the two bikes as "near-series prototypes which in one year's time will transfer the "Ready to Race" sporting spirit of the brand into a series model fit for the 21st century."
An earlier concept called the KTM Zero Emissions (no relation to the Nissan project of the same name) drew power from an electric motor offering 40Nm of torque, its lithium ion battery packing around 40 minutes of charge.
The two KTM concepts aren't the first electric motorcycles to appear on the scene however, with other electrified motorcycles surfacing over the past few years - including the Mission One Electric Sports Bike, offering 135Nm of torque, a 240km riding range and a top speed of 240km/h.