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Ah, I was wonndering how some players had tons of diamond cards from this event. I figured they bought a lot of chest keys, but I guess they just were on the old reward tier. I just started, and after furiously throwing all my energy at this event, all I'm walking away with besides coins are one non-event gold and the bear magus. :(
Well I mean the absolute max number of diamond cards that you used to be able to get during the old reward system was 3 (which was and still is unheard of). Most people would be lucky to get one, most got gold or diamond upgrades or worse…..a gold final form. As for the people who have tons of diamonds it's probably because they dumped money into sale packs or portal spins. I personally threw a couple pretty pennies into pack sales that are released after I finished an event with a prize pool I liked.
Yeah, I ended up with a gold final form that I ended up recycling for dust. I guess I thought the old reward system used to be sort of guaranteed to get 1 or 2 diamonds per event, (which coming up against people with multiple level 5 diamonds just wrecks me in pvp). Those gems would be nice, but I guess not having them is -bear-able.


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The Dead Sea is being ruined because people divert water from its natural inflows for agricultural use. Since they are destroying it, let them pay for fixing it.
A large contribution to drying of Aral Sea is that water which "should" get to it is used in an incredibly wasteful manner - the irrigation systems are in horrible condition, for example. Plus you know, drying of Aral exposed all the toxic stuff we usually dump into water (and which is relativelly stable and harmless in the bottom mud or dissolved in large quantity of water) to the work of wind; dust storms there are toxic.
Oh well, just an "unintended consequence" of progress, like with global warming. Here, similarly to irrigation systems mentioned, we could be much more effective too; and think about it...look around you - how much stuff in the room you're in comes at least partially from oil (in my room, virtually everything...); oil is an insanely valuable resource. And what we do with most of it? Burn it!
I'm fairly sure there is no life in the Dead Sea outside of small amounts of bacteria. That's why it's called the Dead Sea. The salt content prevents life from living there.
There's quite a bit of life in the form of a fair number of tourists which are quite important to the area (on both banks) which apart from that is quite a hellhole (an interesting one to visit though if you ever go in the area).
The Dead sea is more than 400m below sea level and there are huge temperature extremes in the area which gets very little precipitations and has few springs. It's a great natural wonder and definitely worth a few days for it's ruins, it's fauna and the vista, but really not a great place to live.
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When I joyfully inform people of Pandora's return to New Zealand (I'm really just a blast at parties), they always seem to ask the same question: "Don't we already have Spotify though?"
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Pandora is much more of a waypoint, a stopoff on your journey of music appreciation, than Spotify is. Consequently, it is much more simple. I logged into my ancient account I had set up when it was available in our country (the horror) and made a new "station" based on an ambient producer I liked. First it played me a song by him, complete with a description of his exact genre (Pandora has lofty principles/ambitions/methods). While I sat and read, it played me a swath of other music in the same vein, very well. Pandora only lets you skip a certain amount of songs, but I felt no need to. What Pandora lacks, however, is an accessible library of the tracks it collects - it served me with links to buy the music and I could create a station based on a new artist I followed up - but I couldn't just try out an album of his, from right in the app. On Spotify, this is trivial - I found the artist and dragged an album into my library.
For purposes of comparison, I tried using Spotify's "radio" service on the same artist. It pulled up a few similar-sounding things, sure, but it also pulled completely off-timbre songs; I wouldn't feel confident leaving it on to sleep to. Though I could easily pull anything from an artist's catalogue and listen to it immediately, I wasn't actually finding new bands I liked. It required me to return to the app repeatedly, breaking my concentration, to skip a song that didn't fit. I ended up returning to the lumbering 70 gigabyte beast that is my iTunes library, surely not the optimum fit in 2012.
Spotify is an all-round solution. I could conceivably ditch iTunes with it. Pandora has no such ambitions - but it DOES run in the browser, so it makes a perfect fit if you want music at work, unlike Spotify. The Pandora suggestion or radio function appears to be better than most of the alternatives, though Spotify can attempt to get the feel of an entire playlist, rather than just a single band. I heartily recommend both for differing contexts - well, at least their free versions.
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I just subscribed to Spotify as I made the consecutive decision to not rebuild my CD collection from scratch (most died in the Chch EQ)and figured out this would be more beneficial.
Now that I know Pandora is back I am thankful for your article. I haven't made the wrong decision, just made a beginning.....
I love both. When I moved back (to Sydney but that's close enough) from the U.S a couple of years ago I made sure I was still able to use them via proxy (Hulu too). Pandora is great to hear new stuff as part of your personalised radio experience, however the ability to share or listen to others playlists in Spotify narrowly wins out I think.
Absolutely spot on. People asking "which is best" will just have to get used to the answer "both of them".
Pandora is the best for discovering new music. Spotify is the best for being able to choose what to listen to (and share with others).
The crucial difference is that Spotify offers so much more than one highly specialised usage mode. Listening, sharing, searching etc.
Pandora really is just for listening.
Also Pandora has some very odd gaps in it's supposedly highly sophisticated knowledge base. Try searching for "Acid Jazz" to create a genre station, for example. Epic fail.
the irritating part about spotify, is that it assumes everyone is a pop music fan that wants to share their music with their freinds. if I told my freinds what I listen to, they would find it hilarious, and I have ads trying to convince me to listen to justin bieber's latest turd of a song when I am trying to listen to elvis presley.
"70 GB of music on iTunes". Can you please answer (honestly) how much of that music you have paid for, and how much you took for nothing? No excuses or lame justifications thanks, just a straightforward honest reply would be appreciated please.
"well, at least their free versions." I can't imagine why anyone WOULDN'T pay for Spotify, If you've got a decent wi-fi connection outside the house having that much music on your portable device of choice seems like a no brainer.
But this blog does seem keen to push the "free" stuff when ever it can *cough* grooveshark *cough*
@5 Carol Entrapment! If we define 'paid for' as 'paid on iTunes, Bandcamp, downloaded for free as the band intended or ripped from a CD that I own' around half, combined with a huge amount passed around between friends and ripped from my family's CDs, and a number of other means from over the years (same iTunes library as when I was 11.)I'm not going to attempt to justify it, I can't, but I was a teenager, and if I can buy the music, I generally will.
@6 Justin Paid Spotify does sound pretty good, it's more that I haven't actually used it, never want to recommend something I haven't tried!
@Justin, Spotify may be fine if you dont move around much but I prefer to play music off my SD card in my phone wherever I am, getting a wifi connection on a long flight can be a real bitch.
To my way of thinking, having it with me regardless of connections is a no brainer.
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Can I ask what the relevance of that question is, in a straight forward, honest way of course? It would be appreciated.
I signed up for Spotify and was happily going to fork over the money to upgrade to the premium version but the brick wall I ran into was the mandatory tying of the Spotify account to a Facebook account. That was the deal breaker for me which is a shame.
I've never really understood how Spotify can be viable long-term. It seems on the face of it a really good way of getting a huge music collection saved on your computer for only to cost of data and then once you have everything you need you never visit again.
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The NFL has two great games in store for football fans on Saturday, one from each division. First, the AFC No. 1 seed Denver Broncos will host the No. 4 seed Baltimore Ravens and then the No. 2 seed San Francisco 49ers will host the No. 3 seed Green Bay Packers.
The Broncos and Ravens met in Baltimore in Week 15, where the Broncos came away with a 35-17 win. If the Broncos win, they'll host either the Houston Texans or New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. If the Ravens win, they'll either travel to Houston or Foxborough to face the winner of the Texans-Patriots game.
The Packers and the 49ers met in Week 1 Lambeau Field when the Niners came away with a 30-22 win. If the Packers win they will either host the host the Seattle Seahawks or travel to Atlanta to play the Falcons, depending on who wins the other NFC game. The same goes for the 49ers, if they win.
The Ravens-Broncos game kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday and will be broadcast on CBS and the Packers-Niners game will kickoff at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FOX.


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Mets' Montero, bullpen blank Fisher Cats
Second baseman Daniel Muno and left fielder Cory Vaughn each had three hits for Binghamton, which collected 15 hits in the game. Muno hit a two-run home run in the second inning, and Vaughn had a solo home run in the eighth.
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From Andrew Sobel: You don't have to become good friends with clients or colleagues. But you do need to get to know them as people. That means understanding their background, family situation, likes and dislikes, preferred means of communications, how they make decisions, their risk tolerance, and so on. · Go to Relationship breakthroughs #2: Connect personally →
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 · Topics: intimacy, personal-growth, relationships
From Andrew Sobel: Studies on marriage show that when couples change their traditional environments (i.e., go to new restaurants, places, events, etc.) their feelings of intimacy increase. The same is true of client relationships. When you get outside the office, and interact over a meal, at an arts performance, or during an offsite meeting, you connect in ways you never will in a formal conference room. You talk about different, more personal things. You open up more. · Go to Relationship breakthoughs #1: Change the relationship environment →
Monday, July 25, 2011 · Topics: personal-growth, simplicity
From Tom Suddes: Books, quotes, thoughts on simplify your life · Go to On simplicity →
Monday, June 20, 2011 · Topics: courage, personal-growth, videos
From TEDxPugetSound: Internationally acclaimed poet David Whyte is an Associate Fellow at Templeton College and Said Business School at the University of Oxford, David works with many European, American and international companies, using poetry and thoughtful commentary to illustrate how we can foster qualities of courage and engagement. In his talk, David encourages us to remain open to know the dialogue with our surroundings inform and inspire our ideas. · Watch video →
Sunday, June 5, 2011 · Topics: mindfulness, personal-growth, wisdom-2.0
From ALIA Institute: The best-known program in high tech for promoting wisdom practices is Google's Search Inside Yourself, which was spearheaded by Chade-Meng Tan. Meng, as he is known, is already a veteran spokesperson for the Wisdom 2.0 movement. His core belief is that if you can reach people at their workplace, you can change how they are, and ultimately change the world. It's becoming a kind of article of faith for the Wisdom 2.0 crowd. For Kevin Rose, it includes things as simple as providing people at work with high quality loose tea, so they have to "at least interrupt their momentum long enough to properly make a good cup of tea," which they may then take the time to enjoy rather than simply gulp down. · Go to The power of pause in a high tech world →
Sunday, June 5, 2011 · Topics: best-self, creativity, music-composition, personal-growth, positive-emotions, positive-psychology, reflected-best-self
After a 30-year hiatus, Paul returns to a music composition project with intentions of learning about "doing my best," instead of "being the best." · Read more →
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 · Topics: personal-growth, right-wrong
From Seth Godin: As you gain resources, the act of being wrong goes from being fatal to annoying to a precious opportunity, something that you've earned. · Go to The privilege of being wrong →
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 · Topics: interpersonal-communication, personal-growth
From Sam Alibrando: One of my first goals when facilitating a workshop on the topic of "Managing Difficult People" is to dispute the very myth of the "difficult person." The difficulty with the concept of a difficult person is establishing exactly who the difficult person is. We almost always experience the "other person" as difficult. · Go to Manage yourself first: The key to managing others →
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Vehicle emissions inspectors test the exhaust from vehicles to ensure that vehicle pollution-control devices are working properly. Read on to learn about vehicle emissions inspection training programs and careers here.
Inside Vehicle Emissions Inspection
Vehicle emissions inspection programs are administered by states and part of an environmental initiative to create cleaner air and water. Vehicle emissions inspectors test cars, trucks and other vehicles to ensure that they comply with state or local emissions regulations. Either local governments or private vehicle maintenance facilities employ these inspectors, depending on the state. In all states, vehicle emissions inspectors are required to complete a course or certificate program in emissions inspection and obtain a state license.
Education Information
High school students may be able to take relevant vocational courses designed to prepare them for a career in the field. In addition, states often partner with local community and technical colleges to offer emissions inspection courses, which are preparation for a vehicle emission inspector's licensing exam. These programs may include coursework in laws and regulations regarding emissions and training in emissions diagnostic equipment.
A degree is not necessary for a position in this field; however, some applicants may find that a diploma or an associate's degree in a related area, such as vehicle mechanics or commercial vehicle technology may be beneficial for employment. Some aspiring vehicle emissions inspectors complete a mechanic apprenticeship at a local shop to gain experience. Check out the links below for more details about training programs in this field.
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Although many automotive careers, such as vehicle emissions inspection, require hands-on training, many online programs are available for those with some experience and knowledge of the automotive industry. Read the articles shown below for more information about online learning programs.
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After completing a state-approved training program, a written examination must be passed to obtain certification. Other requirements vary by state. Additionally, ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) offers a certification for mechanics known as Undercar Specialist Exhaust Systems, which covers diagnosing and fixing emissions problems.
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Mechanics certified in vehicle emissions inspection can take their career in many directions. Below are some career options to consider.
Employment Outlook and Salary Information
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov) projected a 9% increase in employment opportunities for auto service technicians during the 2012-2022 decade, which is average for all occupations. The mean hourly wage for auto repair technicians was $18.78 in May 2012, with most earning between $10.01 and $28.88 per hour.
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British pop star Harry Styles appears to have moved on following his split from Taylor Swift by reportedly embarking on a new relationship with Rod Stewart's daughter.
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The 19-year-old One Direction heartthrob, who reportedly separated from Swift in January), is now believed to be dating Kimberly Stewart, who is 14 years his senior at 33.
A source tells EOnline.com, "[They are] very happy. They were introduced by a mutual friend who set them up, Kim is very strong willed, she goes for what she wants and Harry appreciates that. It is a very new thing and we'll see where it goes. She is exactly his type."
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2010 saw extremely high quality viticulture in many parts of the world, with an exceptionally long and hot summer providing huge benefits for wineries across many countries, especially in the southern hemisphere. The northern hemisphere and Europe saw something of a cooler summer and flowering period, but this was by no means as disastrous as it could have been. France, especially, had a fantastic year in 2010, with the world renowned Burgundy region proclaiming that their white wines of this year are ones to look out for, and despite yields being relatively small across much of the country, the quality was exceptionally high. Spain, too, received some cooler weather, but Rioja and the rest of central Spain are hailing 2010 as a very good year indeed, again as a result of smaller, finer yields. California also received similar climatic conditions, but again, wineries are highly positive about the overall effect this had on their produce, as the slightly challenging conditions resulted in smaller yields of much elegance and distinction. 2010 was really Australia's year, and in South Australia and across the Mornington Peninsula, Chardonnay vines produced good yields with a lower sugar level than in previous years. As such, the majority of South Australian white wines from 2010 are superb, and packed full of character. Shiraz also had a great year, and most Australian wineries have been proclaiming 2010 one of the great vintages. Both the Argentinian and Chilean wine industries benefited from some ideal climatic conditions this year, and are reportedly ecstatically pleased with the fact that their 2010 wines ended up with lower alcohol levels, and were beautifully balanced wines packed full of flavor.
In the past couple of decades, the sales of wines made with Chardonnay grapes has risen and fallen more than once. For many people, this green skinned grape was marred by a poor reputation for bland and uninteresting wines, a great shame considering the fact that Chardonnay grapes have proven time and time again to be interesting, versatile and full of surprises. Most commonly, fine Chardonnay wines are buttery, smooth and creamy as a result of malolactic fermentation, yet with hints of tropical fruits and orchard fruits such as apples and pears. What is most remarkable about Chardonnay grapes, however, is the fact that unlike many other 'white' grapes, they are exceptionally good at holding the characteristics of their terroir in the bottle. As such, despite their fluctuating reputation, this is one grape varietal which produces constantly surprising, impressive and varied wines.
In the beautiful French wine region of Burgundy, there is archaeological evidence to suggest that there has been viticultural activity going on for at least two thousand years. To add to this, there are early written records praising the exceptional wines produced in this region dating back to the 6th century, making Burgundy one of the oldest established and still operational wine regions in the world. The region is most commonly associated with fine red wines, with Pinot Noir being the primary grape varietal grown on its rolling hillsides and gently sloping valleys. However, Chardonnay grapes are also produced in abundance for the production of their fine white wines, with both varietals benefiting greatly from the region's warm, hot summers and the superb soils which make up the terroir.
Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
France's beautiful and highly esteemed sub-region of Cote De Beaune is rightly regarded as the home to many of the world's finest, most complex and fascinating white wines. The white wine industry of Cote De Beaune is based almost solely around the Chardonnay grape, which flourishes especially well in the fine climatic conditions the region receives, and ripens well due to the mineral rich soils which typify the area. Chardonnay is renowned for its ability to express the best points of its terroir, and local winemakers claim that a mixture of traditional techniques and the stunning soils they work with is the secret to their success. There is also a huge red wine industry in Cote De Beaune, which, although not quite as famous as the white wines that leave the region, produces remarkable results from the excellent Pinot Noir grapes which grow there.


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Wynwood Businesses Going Dark
The artsy hot spot of Wynwood just North of Downtown Miami is so popular. It's growing so fast and quickly the power grid can't keep up!
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Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist selected Annette Taddeo as his running mate in his bid for Governor.
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The Reel Miami Project is planned as a series of six short films, each featuring different out-of-town characters arriving in neighborhoods around Miami. Films for Miami Beach and Wynwood were released this week, with films featuring South Beach, Downtown Miami, Coral Gables and the Everglades set to follow.
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$10 Million To Upgrade San Bruno Pipeline Diverted While PG&E Execs Got Bonuses Before Deadly Explosion Says PUC Chief
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Development is in works east of Columbia
A trio of property owners are planning to develop their land to create Richland Crossings, a 250-acre development on both sides of Richland Road east of Columbia.
Developers Garry and Drake Lewis and David Atkins began discussing plans in November to create a commercial and residential development at the intersection of Richland Road and a proposed extension of Stadium Boulevard to be called Highway 740.
Living in denial can hinder change
It's hard to function around people in denial. You have to be so careful not to jar them out of their state of bliss.
It's not so bad when their condition is based only on personal relationship issues. For example, if they are in denial that their mate is unfaithful or that their children are deadbeats. People caught up in that kind of denial are usually harmful only to themselves.
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That brings the number of new nonexempt employees to 1,200 since August.
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Well before domestic guru Martha Stewart left a federal prison in West Virginia on Friday morning, a team of public relations experts was working to reshape Stewart's public persona.
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County would lose 178 jobs under Medicaid proposal
Boone County workers and businesses could lose 178 jobs and $12.6 million under Gov. Matt Blunt's proposed Medicaid overhaul, a statewide study by Saint Louis University economists shows.
In a county-by-county assessment, two SLU economics professors examined the fiscal impact of reduced Medicaid spending by the state, which would trigger losses of federal matching funds. Boone County ranks seventh among the state's 67 counties in terms of projected job losses and lost revenue in the community.
County growth causes concern
At the center of Harrisburg, Palmer's Market is not only a gas station, convenience store and restaurant, but also a town square. This is where many people in the town of 184 gather to exchange news and gossip over a cup of coffee and a bite to eat.
"When they walk in the door, we can say, 'Hey, Bill!' 'How you doing, Dale?' 'Hello, Toby,' " market owner Dana Palmer said. "That's what I like about living here. Everybody knows everybody."
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"If you're changed, then let's see the action," said Fred Shapiro, a lawyer who served time for bank fraud in Philadelphia in the 1990s and went back to prison for a white-collar crime episode 10 years later. Stewart, released Friday after five months in prison for lying about a stock sale, is the latest in a long line of high-profile white-collar convicts who have returned to freedom saying they have been renewed.
Prosthetics among benefits threatened by Blunt proposal
At first glance, Bob Kilgore would seem to have little stake in the heated debate over a proposal to drastically reduce Medicaid cuts in Missouri.
For the pharmacist-turned-business owner, the medical-supplies industry is a good one.
SMSU name change reality sets in
ST. LOUIS — The ink has barely dried on a bill changing the name of Southwest Missouri State University, but that didn't stop fans at the Missouri Valley Conference basketball tournament from chanting "MSU! MSU!" as their team beat the University of Northern Iowa 70-62 on Saturday.
The House voted 120-35 last week to drop "Southwest" from the school's name, allowing it to become Missouri State University. The change will take effect Aug. 28.
Mental health agency faces more cuts
Providers of mental health services face a loss of state funding under Gov. Matt Blunt's budget plan that would cut about $50 million in state funds from the Department of Mental Health.
Roland Meinert, chairman of the Boone County Mental Health Board of Trustees, said state mental health funding has decreased from 10 percent of the total state budget to 5 percent of the total state budget during the past 10 years, creating waiting lists for services and overextending the staffs of providers.
Eyes on the Prize
At the Stuart House retirement home in Centralia, the question keeps popping up this time of year.
"Isn't it about time for the babies?"
Paying for Columbia's growth
The crowds are creeping in. They stack up in longer lines at Schnuck's and every other supermarket in town. They pack the trailers that orbit the city's public schools. They jam Stadium Boulevard near Interstate 70 late on weekday evenings, adding five or 10 minutes to Columbians' commutes from work.
Their presence transforms the landscape, fueling demand for the hundreds of condominiums and single-family homes that have cropped up east and west of Range Line Street and on both sides of Scott Boulevard over the past five years, erasing pastures and woodlands at a near-record pace.
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"What an artist the world loses in me!" Emperor Nero pronounced before stabbing himself in the neck in A.D. 68.
Nero ended his life in the same dramatic fashion in which he ruled. The man who is said to have "fiddled" while Rome burned had ambitions to be a poet and artist although his fate, it seemed, was to be a despot. Nero's identity took another turn, albeit in a much less dramatic fashion, 200 years after his death, when a sculpture of him was recovered from storage and reworked to celebrate a new Roman emperor. At the time, neither artists nor the public were overly concerned with accurate representations of prominent citizens. So, it was perfectly acceptable to simply add a stubbly beard to the cast of Nero's fleshy face to capture a serviceable likeness of Emperor Gallienus.
French immersion preschool aims to give educational edge
Parents and young children in Columbia will soon have the opportunity to expose themselves to a foreign language by means of a French immersion preschool scheduled to start in August.
The private preschool, called La Petite Ecole, is Columbia's first foreign language preschool and is offered to 3- to 5-year-old children.
Inter-faith panel discusses sexuality
The Faith-Based Outreach Committee, a branch of the Mid-Missouri Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Coalition, wants to dispel many of the myths and misunderstandings about homosexuals being circulated in local churches and promote positive discussion on the issue of homosexuality in the religious community.
The committee held its first meeting Saturday afternoon at the Columbia Public Library in an attempt to bring together people of all faiths. Members of several community organizations and churches attended.
Raffle rakes in more than $40,000 for officer fund
More than 200 people gathered in the bike-packed parking lot of Mid-America Harley-Davidson on Saturday afternoon to feast on hot dogs, attend a raffle and support the Officer Down Fund.
The company sold 560 raffle tickets for $100 each. Steve Tuchschmidt, co-owner of Mid-America Harley-Davidson, was overwhelmed by how many tickets were distributed and said the event raised more than $40,000 for the fund. The bike up for grabs was a 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King.
Annexation request faces opposition from residents
Some Boone County residents are upset over another possible annexation.
On Monday night, the City Council will consider a petition for voluntary annexation of a property on the southeast corner of State Route KK and River Hills Road.
Medicaid recipients protest cut proposal
JEFFERSON CITY — On Monday, Senate leaders will get their first look at a proposal to drastically cut Medicaid, the federally backed health insurance program for the poor and disabled.
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Help! How much space is between your upper cabinets and counter?
Hi Everyone,
My cabinets are already installed. I have 19" between upper cabinets and counters. Am I crazy for wanting to have the installer move them down an inch? The crown molding has not been installed yet. I know the standard is 18". The installer never discussed any of this with me. I ordered the cabinets from someone other than him. He probably installed them 19" due to the size of my crown molding. I wish he would have mentioned that the cabinets would be higher than the standard before he installed them. I have had other issues with him as well. The person I ordered from miscalculated. She should have had me order wider molding so that the cabinets would have been spaced properly. I could go with a wider molding. I feel the installer should have discussed this with me before installation. Should I leave them or buy the wider molding and have them moved down an inch?
Place them where you feel comfortable. I've always lived with 18" but I don't know that I'd notice 19" and I'm picky. If it matters to you, move them. It should have been discussed with you.
And no, you're not crazy! You want your kitchen your way. So do we all.
I have no idea what is "standard". I have undercabinet lighting and the height from the counter to that is 18" and then to the base of the upper cabinets is 20". I have standard 8' ceilings with a very simple crown molding.
I think, in this case, have them changed if it will bother you and IF you like the looks of the wider molding.
The other thing, for us, is that I am the shortest in our family at 5'8" and so reach is not an issue.
Will you have moulding installed under the cabinet to cover up undercabinet lighting? If so, this should bring the level down to where you want it. Or install moulding anyway, even if you don't need it to cover lights. The cabinet company should have matching material for this purpose.
We have 19" and being I'm only 5'3" they are much too high for me. We are contemplating getting horizontal cabinets and place them as low as 16-17". We will only have a few uppers though so that might enter into the equation for you as to what height.
Aren't these measurements of placement maddening!
I'm only 5'3", too, and my old cabinets are only 15" up - that is too close to the counter for comfort, but it does make it easy to reach the cabinet. In my new kitchen, I specified 17". They should have asked you what you wanted or else had them 18". I don't know if it's "standard," but it is typical nowadays.
Mine are 18 1/2 and I specifically had them hung that way. That is from the counter to the small crown or trim below my cabinet. Prior to my new kitchen the old cabs were too low - I can't tell you how many times a coffee maker /decorative item etc., didn't fit - now they do. The added inch or two is a benefit space wise for me which is why I specified early on. I also have under cabinet lighting and it is hidden behind the trim moulding. If it were me I would appreciate the added space as it's a bummer to not have the necessary height. If I had that extra 1/2" I would be able to keep the top on my vita-mix that we use all the time instead of storing in the drawer.
I think there is an ideal minimum of 18" (often happily ignored sometimes by design, sometimes out of necessity). You don't mention what bothers you about it other than it isn't 18" and they didn't discuss it with you. I assume you selected\approved the molding. Personally if I was going to fret over an inch I would have done it while I planning not after the cabinets were installed. If you want to wait for a new molding and have the cabinets lowered that's OK but take some ownership for it and admit you didn't think about it and now you want it that way. Kitchen folks are often very intuitive but they're not mind readers, there is nothing wrong with 19" other than it wasn't what you expected.
Ours are at 17". I'm 5' 1" and wouldn't want them any higher. I can reach the bottom shelf and the front of the next shelf up that way. I have to stretch on tip-toes to get things at the front of the third shelf.
We did end the molding and under cabinet lights a few inches short of the end of one cabinet so our Kitchen Aid mixer could fit under the cabinets because that is just under 17" high.
Our present measurement is 16 and I never noticed the difference from previous kitchens. Now we are remodeling and we were told in our ridiculous city, the code is 18 inches. Code? Did I say we live in a ridiculous city? I can understand the need for upper codes around cooktops but carrying that around the entire kitchen is ridiculous.
Sorry, just letting off steam as I wanted a 17 inch gap.
We had 17" in our last kitchen and hated how tight it was for counter appliances. I planned on no uppers in this kitchen so it would not be a concern in some areas, however, we have cubbies that are 18" wall cabs that I had expected to fit those in. I figured my mixer and food processor would fit nicely, but the interior is not the 18" so that is a problem for those (my error for equating exterior dimensions as interior). I can squeak my fp in if I don't keep the top on it in full position but the mixer is a no go. That extra inch would have made a world of difference. Luckily, I use the fp way more often, so can banish the mixer elsewhere.
Has the light rail on the bottom of your upper cabinets been installed yet? If not, once it's installed you will have the 18" you expected.
To help you and others when determining the distance b/w your finished countertop and the bottom of your base cabinets (including light rail)...
First, 18" is the "standard" backsplash height...regardless of the reasons why, it's still the standard.
How this affects your kitchen....
- Refrigerator and other tall cabinet heights...Because wall cabinets are meant to be mounted at a standard height, cabinet manufacturers take this into account when designing tall cabinets. Tall cabinets are designed to be the same height as the installed wall cabinets so the tops all line up. When you change the height a wall cabinet is installed at, it affects cabinet top alignments. (Note: With custom and some semi-custom cabinets, this is a non-issue b/c the cabinetmaker/manufacturer can adjust for this.)
- With the refrigerator you can usually mount the upper cabinet a little lower OR order a shorter upper cabinet, but be sure you don't make the alcove any shorter than 72" tall b/c newer refrigerators are 70" to 72" tall (and seem to get taller each year!)
With other tall cabinets like oven cabinets and pantry cabinets, they're a standard height and designed so they're the same height as the wall cabinets when those wall cabinets are installed 18" above a 36" high counter. If you have custom cabinets, this may not be an issue b/c your cabinetmaker can adjust the cabinet heights. But, if you are using stock or even some semi-custom cabinets, you cannot change the height. You can often get taller cabinets for use w/36" or 42" tall wall cabinets, but not shorter for 30" mounted lower. But, even those that are taller are also adjusted based on standard wall cabinet heights + an 18" backsplash height. Small appliance height...Small appliance manufacturers often design their products to meet this 18" standard...for example, my KA stand mixer (bowl lift) is around 17" and many coffeemakers and blenders are just short of 18". So, you need to be sure you have room under the cabinets + light rail to fit those appliances.
Small appliances...
Keep in mind that if you're using an appliance on your counter, you must be sure you have room under the base cabinets to move that appliance around easily. Don't, for example, tell yourself you're only going to use it in front of your upper cabinets so you don't need to worry about its fit. In reality, you will be moving things around on your counter while you work and most likely your appliance will be moved under the cabinets at some point. You don't want to tear your light rail off or damage it (or the cabinets).
Also remember that "standard" upper cabinets are 12" deep + 1" for the door...so they stick out 13" over your counter...leaving you only 12" or so of workspace in front of the upper cabinets...not much room to work in by itself! (If you have...
Unless you are particularly short, why not go with the standard 18'' (i.e. 19'' then deduct 1'' for undercounter light rail). Almost every small appliance will fit (with a few exceptions, that are commercial appliances like Vitamix blenders, some Robot Coupe food processors, etc - they don't design these to fit the residential standard).
Anyway, I wouldn't blame the installers for mounting your uppers at the standard height. As for the designer, I don't know - if it is just someone working for a cabinet company, probably too much to expect that he walk you through all the non-standard dimensions that you could have chosen. This probably falls under the category of ''needed to care about this before it was done''.
Regardless, shouldn't be terribly costly to change, if it is a problem.
I'm only 5'2, and the uppers where I'm living are 20" (without the light moulding) from the countertop. This does not inconvenience me in any way, as I stand on my tiptoes for everything else in my life, so why not this, too? It does make a lovely, unobstructed working area where my mixer can slide in and out comfortably, and I can take the lid off my crock pot without it hitting anything.
I have been dreaming just lately about what backsplash I'll install when the rest of our kitchen renovation is coming to an end...feels like it will never be done!!! Anyhow, I just got out the measuring tape to figure my square footage for my dream and I've discovered I only have 13, yes 13 inches between my upper cabinet and countertop! I've lived in this house over 4 years and never noticed either! I suspect it's not bothered me because all the countertop spaces I use for cooking and small appliances is free of overhead cabinets. Thank goodness I have this option!
I don't think it is his fault. If your cabinets go to the crown which goes to the ceiling, he was just putting the pieces together. His job is only assembly.... not design. For all he knew, you or the designer planned on a 19" gap.... I would have been annoyed at my installers for questioning any atypical design choice I made! :)
Our space is something like 16" in the kitchen, but 19" in the laundry room (the 16" one has a trim piece, the 19" doesn't... so really they aren't too far off from each other for shelf height.) I don't think that inch will matter much in the long run for you.... unless you are very short or it if were the opposite (cabinets too low and you couldn't fit appliances in.)
Mine are only 11.5! We re-used our 80 year old cabinets (all new insides and refinished) and in 1927 when they built houses, that's what they did. The downside -- very few appliances will fit under, but that's alright with me because I want them put away off the counter. The toaster and the Breville convection oven both fit (the Breville, just barely). The upside -- the plates and dishes inside are very easy to reach. I'm 5'3". Now 11 would be way too low for most people but going lower than the standard 18 can have its benefits.
I keep reading these posts telling people who say that it's an uncomfortable height to add light rail to bring it down. Light rail isn't going to do a darned thing to make the cabinet shelves more accessible, which is what I presume people find uncomfortable.
I currently have about 19-1/2" (installed high to leave room for one of those monster first generation microwaves), and while I'm not short, it does make the upper shelves surprisingly more awkward to reach. But adding light rail wouldn't do diddly to change that!
I currently have 18 inches. I used to have 13 or 15 (can't remember exactly) inches and I liked it better. I am short, 5'2". I don't work on that space. I have a large amount of counter space without any uppers and that is where I work. If you use the counter to a significant amount of work, it may be too short.


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