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20. FeatureHere are some of my latest favourites:
Hope you like them and support these artists!
Bulletproof by Thinking-Silencebloody Mary by SatoshiKaito
Morning fog in the forest by guillermocarballacamouflage by tasiyPeaceful morning by Mickyjftw
dead tree. by AltingfestSilver Scales by RaijuTheoryLast Glow by halfpastoctober
girl with a red baloon by takmajGemini Residence 4 by NightlineA janela em fernte by vlad-m
Thank you for sharing these beautiful pieces.
8. FeatureHey everyone!8. Feature4 years ago in Art Features More Like This
Sorry if I seem a little bit inactive lately. I just got back to Canada again last week and so far the week has been pretty good - met with a couple of friends, had a nice time catching up with each other. It's been almost half a year since I saw them last time and I've missed them so much! Other than that the week has also been busy, there are lots of packing and cleaning to do at home. Although my inbox here is pretty cluttered and I still felt the need to do this feature, so here it is.
Don't forget to them and pay these lovely artists a visit!
Last Touches ... by MartaC :thumb283598234:
:thumb279237162: :thumb283533320: Birch Woods V by Freggoboy
Marina Pela Cidade by Val-Faustino un millier de flocons by Lilibloody Beautiful Madness by Identifyed-Khaos
movement II by sth22art thoughts by impatienss Forest HeatheR vol.2 by Justine1985
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Burnt Nash Scuplture Mash by aegiandyad~Theatrics by jennystokes~Burnt Nash Scuplture Mash by aegiandyad
A Lucky Day by Trippy4UA Lucky Day by Trippy4UA Lucky Day by Trippy4U
Twilight II by lostknightkghurry up to nowhere by scheinbarTwilight II by lostknightkg
hurry up to nowhere by scheinbarripple by katpihurry up to nowhere by scheinbar
Twilight II by lostknightkghurry up to nowhere by scheinbarTwilight II by lostknightkg
:thumb191198327:A Road by CarolynYM:thumb191198327:
Suwalszczyzna by GreenShadow23Suwalszczyzna by GreenShadow23Suwalszczyzna by GreenShadow23
In rust we trust - Horch3 by darkVOID42In rust we trust - Horch3 by darkVOID42In rust we trust - Horch3 by darkVOID42
Insomnia II by Ragnar949imaginary landscape 10 by birgzettBlobs texture by Eitvys200Insomnia II by Ragnar949
Blobs texture by Eitvys200Insomnia II by Ragnar949imaginary landscape 10 by birgzettInsomnia II by Ragnar949
Sand Locked by tartaninkSand Locked by tartaninkSand Locked by tartanink
Seduction Land by AgeelTabula Rasa by AiniTolonenSeduction Land by Ageel
Seduction Land by AgeelSeduction Land by AgeelTabula Rasa by AiniTolonen
Sand Locked by tartaninkSand Locked by tartaninkSand Locked by tartanink
21. FeatureYou can't just turn on creativity like a faucet.21. Feature3 years ago in Art Features More Like This
Here are my latest favourites:
Go visit their gallery and !
blue mist by davespertineID. by iAJK
Hollyzburg by tibiiiQuiet welcome by skogsandaDay Gecko by nakkimo
birthday by opriscoscratch the clouds. by whitevioletFast Lane by MR26Photo
colorful by schnotteUntitled by Sora-KodoTourmalet revised by Panomenal
searching for the secret in your soul by wiwionartShelter by DariaPitakA night walk by chavez666
Rose Red by Amanda-Diaz:thumb326923967:the vines by stephaniethy
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Macro Feature, Part 2! Greetings my lovely watchers!!!Macro Feature, Part 2!4 years ago in Art Features More Like This
Hope you all are having a fantastic day...
Cause it's time for a Macro Feature, Part 2!
Eyecontact by NoschFrosch Be my valentine by Leafbreeze7
Reversion by sar-the-scare :thumb287372777: nervous eye by DannyStar369
ColorBlind by ButterflyImage Salbei by feigenfrucht Over the edge by VJagev
Warmth by QueenOftheNight341 Summer breakfast by LaRoseDePetitPrince up to the light by tka4u4a
Now What! by erezmarom Drop by IP-Photography elegance by Tulgay
Untittle by Birthstone Stalk by Unilight Hot and Cold by RawPoetry
:thumb287375502: Magnify by Kkythaamy Taraxacum III by JoeJoeBob
Ladybird by fotografka Waiting for spring by Kokopa :th
Macro Spotlight Vol. 7MarcosRodriguez'sMacro Spotlight Vol. 74 years ago in Personal More Like This
Spotlight Vol. 7
The Spotlight
Pebbles by ForeverLilly
La vie en jaune. by 0paline
I can see my house from here by AimishBoy
Kiwiliscious by FreakGFX
love at first sight by henwen
Lady 5 by Abovelifesize
HEADSHOT by kimerajam
Elements in heaven. by dragonfly-oli
Firefly Larvae by melvynyeo
unexpected. by 7Vanilla7
Vanilla by dangerous-glow
439 by Astroadamo
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25+ Ways To Improve dA - Discuss! Read!Hello Everyone25+ Ways To Improve dA - Discuss! Read!4 years ago in Deviant Events More Like This
This collection of 25+ ideas I have come up with (or am reiterating) is made for all of you. Please comment, share, fave, and suggest changes. All of these are BASE IDEAS. I hope that they will be moved forward by deviants Writing this took nearly 3 hours. So, please respect any typos or mistakes I may have made. I also wrote some of this at 2 AM last night so I might be a little Thanks for understanding
To the Staff who may read this... Thank you for taking a look. I know it's long and some may be "ridiculous", but I hope it helps.
I have a number of clear messages here that I really think are important.
Community involvement
Professional level
These three simple ideas are what I believe will really bring this all together. Each of these ideas will likely embody one of those.
The last thing looking forward is K.I.S.S. an idea presented to me as a freshman in high school. Keep It Simple Stupid. I especially am looking at sta.sh for this. Let'
Photography to suit everyone, Issue 2Because my stamp series was so successful, I decided to do a photography series as well, only this one will be fortnightly.Photography to suit everyone, Issue 24 years ago in Personal More Like This
urban and rural
conceptual and miscellaneous
Leaf and Drain CU Shot by Xejka123 Secret crush by dangerous-glow Life in a Bubble Jungle! by xddevil-it Music, soul, love. by beating-of-my-heart MACRO KILLS by KingOfVomit
people and portraiture
:thumb284126701: Evanescent by Finnly 01 by AlexNagiPhotography captive of her will. by Sea-of-Ice Forbidden by TheRedRussian
Watchtower by david-rf Nite Light by sumanprajapati Anitkabir by mutos Hertford College by s-kmp church by gabizonn
still life
valentine. . by Fwirll coffe 1 by ernest-art The Unforgettable Year by goRillA-iNK absorb. by Camiloo time stands still by michellis13
animals and plants
own way by 7Vanilla7 in the field No.38 by landscapesaxony The Flies by henkklund Bleuet by Discomax Growl by NB-Photo
Close in a squareClose-up shots in a square frame...Close in a square4 years ago in Personal More Like This
Out of WorkOut of Work4 years ago in Deviant Events More Like This
"I suppose I have a really loose interpretation of "work"
because I think that just being alive is so much work
at something you don't always want to do.
Being born is like being kidnapped. And then sold into slavery.
People are working every minute. The machinery is always going.
Even when you sleep."
(Andy Warhol, out of work since February 22, 1987)
Feature #006 - Colorful Pixel ArtLa Chasse aux Coccinelles by Somebody--elseGotta Get Stung By Idea Bee by goRillA-iNK.: autumn ladybug :. by all17Come in we're open ! by cuzco07Last Moment by IvanAndreevichVincent by mj-magicCadeau by LadyCarnaldisappointed by AlicjaRodzikwarm by MegsonLucjan part III by OlulkaaFeature #006 - Colorful Pixel Art3 years ago in Personal More Like This
Life Through a Lens #10Welcome to the tenth edition of Life Through a Lens - a regular photography feature showcasing some of the recently submitted deviations within the Photography gallery.Life Through a Lens #103 years ago in Art Features More Like This
Room Six by siamesesamcoffee by HaruNiji
Oliver Twist by NestRJet Power by Purpleskulls
That's the spot by PhotographsByBriSoul Meets Body by awaicu
Dance 38 by nickozwSoiled Doves Music Video by vatchephoto
:thumb328052281:Summer moved on II by klapouch
a galaxy of exploding suns by vampire-zombieAttunement by MaaykeKlaver
Modern Spyware by Einsilbig:thumb327974631:
:thumb328076413:Black Eyes by thrumyeye
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Weekly FeatureWeekly Feature3 years ago in Personal More Like This
Moonshine by RobinHedberg
The Lost World by Zerseu Korab by BojanMarinkoski
Kirkjufell Panorama by cwaddell
far away by m-eralp White Harbor Arc by Philippe-Albanel
. by anihilacja Moving on by aoao2
Manoli by PatriciaVazquez No, we don't eat grass by LuizaLazar
Deviations under a 1,000 views: B | W VIIIDeviations under a 1,000 views: B | W VIII3 years ago in Art Features More Like This
Lonely Pier by sara-satellite19th Avenue by Hengki24Lamps and Column by OlivierAccart
Parasol by HectorGuerra:thumb346667686:Autumn Sun b+w by MichiLauke
August . by FoxyLisstorn by iFancygrlwarsaw. swietokrzyski. light by janocha
008 by FoxyLissMorning Star - VII by 10thaprilTuscany land by marco52
:thumb349374393::thumb341978629:Glowing Shadows by tuftedpuffin
come to the dark side by theKikaHappy New Year by almacloneVenice by Ssquared-Photography
Cold Horizon by Metal-Bender:thumb313872439::thumb348103909:
:thumb347051492::thumb315883034:Echoes by LaurentGiguere
St. Petersburg winter by almacloneCursed realms by InfiniteForestsents by almaclone
ochranca by noskeOne Way by DreamingSkylineburn by theKika
Fugitives of Light by bachus99Frog .02. by NumericArtCarnival of Rust by Battle-for-the-Sun
Loud and Clear by JER0ME-B:thumb349410131:
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Randomized News 4.3Dear friends, dear members and dear watchersRandomized News 4.33 years ago in Personal More Like This
In this journal the main focus will be our folder called non-real by light
As humans can be described as visual animals, the importance of light is seen. Without light we would have great problems in life. Also we couldn't take pictures and we couldn't see the art which is shared here at dA. Enough reasons to have a seperate folder for this non-real aspect.
Huge thanks to uosiek1 who had initialised to have a seperate folder for light.
The main focus of the light folder is the presence, the absence and the effects of light, like reflections or shadows.
At this point I want to call your attention to our brand new affiliate :iconshadowLIGHTseeker: Great to point to them, because they are focused on all the aspects of the folder we want introduce today.
Now We will give you a more detailed idea what could be ment with non-real by light by showing different pictures
Recent Faves Feature (III)It's cold here today, it came quite suddenly (I was still walking barefoot yesterday, believe it or not), so I was kind of grumpy the whole day. Damn it, I hate cold. So I'm warmin' my soul with some awesomeness from the Faves collection Enjoy!Recent Faves Feature (III)3 years ago in Personal More Like This
Dream by ildiko-neer Hey servant, why is my plate empty? by Enalla
Dandelions.kites.wind... by head-in-the-cloud ET - Calling Home by W0LLE
Digital art
night watch by Sophia-M Forgotten Melodies by EnchantedWhispersArt
.: Memento Mori :. by J-u-d-a-s Will he ride alone? by fee-absinthe
Winter Blues by melanneart Exploration by danielwachter
The Third Sister by parechka :thumb329723969:
Soul of Violin by Nikulina-Helena Never Let Go by alexiuss
:thumb308045428: Gitana by AndyGarcia666
Traditional art
Maedhros searching for the sons of Dior by Gold-Seven The Sorceress by Jaelle
Apparition by RossanaCastellino Transcendence by Eirescei
Stock and resources
Red 46 by kirilee Black Widow18 by faestock
Between Earth And Clouds by Burtn ruin stock by RickHaigh
:thumb139686083: Dark Elven Maiden 01 by EmeraldVenom-Stock
Artisan crafts
The Exclusive September Feature ( :A feature for all the lovely artworks that have poured on in deviantArt during this month i.e. September 2012The Exclusive September Feature ( :3 years ago in Art Features More Like This
I want you to this article as well as the truly amazing works so that it spreads around and these lovely artists get more exposure and constructive criticism.
Without much ado, let's take a look the wonderful deviations of September.
If you wanna be featured here just Note me with the link to one September deviation by you
V by sandrawiklanderSerie 'Dance with Dionysos - A la peripherie' by olivier-ramonteugirl with a kite by takmaj
The way you want to go? by adrianismyname:thumb325995507:Comfort, new print released by CarnegriffUntitled. by thisisacult:thumb326467718::thumb326414762:_anatomic bomb. by Bloddroppe
paw by beata812:thumb326445664:swamp by FukariHello autumn by PixieColdtea time by lindahabibaLOOK AT IT! by KawaiiDeathy:thumb325319503
Interesting - part 73 MUSIC FOR YOUInteresting - part 732 years ago in Art Features More Like This
:iconbluekokorox: DAFT PUNK - Solar Sailer (Pretty Lights Remix) :iconbluekokorox:
Kazimierz Dolny by Justynkaarctic light by ersatz-moon
-Dance of life- by Janek-SedlarI try not to remember... by MarsiaMSthe awakening by mj-magic
Wonderland by SzymonMicSundrenched by My-Mona-LisaEvery You Every Me by mebilia
It's my life by Nile-PaparazziMangoes and Bananas by Poket-SkittsOpium Field by JonathanChanutomo
a small mole by SasoriScorpionEnjoy the summer by whitecrow-soulexplosion of saphires... by FeliFee
:thumb315619658:Run to you by sam--camBOX by cirrusmin0r
461 by NigritaSooyoung ~ Girl's Generation by ainosoraLA GAULTIERRA by K-E-I-T
:thumb301982421:healing flowers by ambientdreamBring on the Storm by FriendFrog
LITTLE TIGER by MatteoCattonarBetween The Planets artwork by isisdesignstudioYouth by hakukamizaki
Green On Blue by BokehLight:thumb321688454:Evanescent by jussta
Austerstraumen by NikolaiMalykhdrifting by busanganeSpring Water by anneclaires
ricoooordaaaaa miiiiiii by Vekkesun. by Okularnica:thumb320970990:
alien by anjourekloos:t
Back + 23. FeatureDear friends,Back + 23. Feature3 years ago in Art Features More Like This
I'm sorry I haven't been active on dA for a while and kinda neglected my groups here. I know I've probably lost some watchers, but I still wanna thank you for those who've stayed all these times and been supporting me.
University has kept me away from photography and to be honest, I lost my inspiration to take photos. It's horrible. I feel like something's changed and I don't like where this is going. I hope to pick up photography again now that I have the semester break. For now I'll be uploading old photos.
Here's a small feature
Facade by SteeeffiiiPhoenix Dub Studios [German Fandubs] Avatar by levy120
Robobelisk by AquilapseSurvivors by ravadorLast Light by PeterJCoskun
276th feature - Photography - Macro / Close-UpJournal CSS by Jamaal10276th feature - Photography - Macro / Close-Up3 years ago in Art Features More Like This
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OCTOBER: WITH CYLINDER VOCTOBER: WITH CYLINDER V3 years ago in Personal More Like This
Pipeline by KrzysztofJedrzejakLooking Forward by Olga-Zervou
Stare by caska1979
THE BAD DEEP by LEQUARKAbstract Rubber Cylinders by lucie-lubotAbstract Rubber Cylinders by lucie-lubot
Abstract Rubber Cylinders by lucie-lubotTHE BAD DEEP by LEQUARKAbstract Rubber Cylinders by lucie-lubot
Abstract Rubber Cylinders by lucie-lubotAbstract Rubber Cylinders by lucie-lubotTHE BAD DEEP by LEQUARK
Stare by caska1979
The Great Below by scheinbar:thumb330981056:The Great Below by scheinbar
:thumb330981056:O2 by JFBAYLE:thumb330981056:
The Great Below by scheinbar:thumb330981056:The Great Below by scheinbar
Stare by caska1979
My Best Frienemy by eyeless-ilisSanguigna carta da zucchero by dermamredMy Best Frienemy by eyeless-ilis
Sanguigna carta da zucchero by dermamred:thumb285793197:Sanguigna carta da zucchero by dermamred
My Best Frienemy by eyeless-ilisSanguigna carta da zucchero by dermamredMy Best Frienemy by eyeless-ilis
Stare by caska1979
Deeper Than I Thought by Ragnar949going abstract by crhDeeper Than I Thought by Ragnar949
going abstract by crhConcrete Cylinders II by cynopgoing abstract by crh
Deeper Than I Thought by Ragnar949going abstract by crhDeeper Than I Thought by Ragnar949
Stare by caska1979
cover by awjaycover by awjaycover by awjay
Launch of the career by Wetterlage:thumb332313797:Launch of the career by Wetterlage
Saturday feature - Issue 030 - WindowsSorry for the late journal!Saturday feature - Issue 030 - Windows2 years ago in Art Features More Like This
Every saturday, I've been featuring 30 or 40 deviations right from my DA favorites collection, here, as well as in my blog.
(Check out the first issue and the full story here)
The sad news is, this is the last art feature journal I'll be making this year, due to some personal engagements
I hope you liked the previous Saturday features.
I'll do my best to keep featuring my favorite DA art whenever I get a chance.
Until then enjoy this feature.
In this issue: a collection of windows
The WishlistWelcome to the official WISHLIST for members and Volunteers!The Wishlist4 years ago in Personal More Like This
To get your wish added, check this blog. Each month, we grant a minimum of ONE wish.
If we have more points available, we will grant more wishes.
Purchasable Wishes
Non-Purchasable Wishes
Give a Wish; Get a Wish
Please note that due to the amount of wishes we are getting that we did split the wishlist into two separate blogs.
If you are looking to grant a few wishes or looking for your wish, simply pick th
270th feature - Photography - Abstract and SurreJournal CSS by Jamaal10270th feature - Photography - Abstract and Surre3 years ago in Art Features More Like This
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text: The Brian Lehrer Show Edit this Published in The Brian Lehrer Show An Oral History of Wetpocalypse 2010 Listen 13 min Queue Download this audio Want to embed this player? Use the code below. More info. <iframe frameborder="0" scrolling="no" height="130" width="100%" src="https://www.wnyc.org/widgets/ondemand_player/wnyc/#file=/audio/json/32762/&share=1"></iframe> Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email a Friend Felled trees. Power outages. Stalled travel. Sidewalks littered with umbrella carcasses. This past weekend's storm is a record-holder in destruction, and the damages are still being assessed. Amid the flurry of news stories, we'd like to hear from YOU. Was it a wetpocalypse or maybe a showergeddon? What would you call this storm? And, what does your neighborhood look like post-rainquake?

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Let market have last word on English skills
Despite alarmist talk, levels in HK reflect what's needed, as my Kitchen Cantonese demonstrates
Jake van der Kamp
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The English language skills of Hong Kong's adult population have slumped to the level of South Korea, Indonesia and Japan, according to new rankings of 60 countries and territories.
SCMP, November 6
I shall lay my cards on the table. I am not a big believer in education. I think the formal school system is nothing but a giant cookie cutter machine designed to cut the right kind of job applicant cookie for the very few of those cookies who will make it to an investment bank job interview.
Formal education encourages conventional opinion at the expense of original thinking, it adapts its captives to a world in which they do not live, it keeps them in the classroom much, much too long and it is horrendously costly. I value it for bringing kids together so that they can exert some necessary peer pressure on each other but it suppresses even this as "bullying".
Let us thus be grateful that the bassimathah can never keep discipline on the school bus and some real learning and social interaction can take place there.
One aspect of formal education, which I have always found regrettable, is its emphasis on greater fluency in English than most of the people learning it will ever need, particularly when real fluency in a school-taught language, as opposed to a street-learned one, is rare.
But I have a confession to make here. I myself speak only Kitchen Cantonese, little more than enough for getting by in the wet markets, counting money, giving taxi drivers directions and basic swearing.
It is a deficiency, I recognise it, and my sole excuse is that wherever I go in this town people speak to me in English. Even most taxi drivers confirm in English any directions I give them in Cantonese. I take this as it is intended, as a mark of good manners and a gesture of respect for me. Only in police uniform is a gweilo expected to speak Cantonese.
But if a foreigner who has lived many years in Hong Kong finds it perfectly easy to get by virtually everywhere on English, just how bad can the standard of English in Hong Kong be?
The fact of the matter is that learning English as a means of advancing one's career rather than of everyday conversation is like acquiring any other job skill. Before you embark on doing so, you set it in the balance. Just how much benefit in my pay package do I expect to get from this skill as opposed to how much it will cost me?
You may not have precise answers to these questions but you make the guesses all the same. You also set other job skills in the balance against English. Perhaps fluency in Putonghua may do you better. Just now it probably will. Perhaps accountancy mixed with barely good enough English is the best choice.
And you will find the test of these choices in the market. The most valuable will be the most highly paid and employers do not necessarily pay up much for English. They expect the education system to supply them with a surfeit of speakers of halting English, which is usually good enough for them. There is no huge premium on fluent English. It's more than is required.
And that's exactly the way things should be. You have just so much effort to spare for job enhancement skills and you have to budget that effort carefully to get the best you can from it. Let Shanghai crow that it now has more fluent English speakers in the job market than we do. It's my guess that the job market doesn't need them.
We have this one in proper balance in Hong Kong. We have just as much English as we need relative to other things we need. In fact, we may have had a little too much English and are now bringing it down again.
If I'm wrong, the job market will tell me and correct the balance by itself.
But the gem in our report on these new English rankings was right at the end - "France was ranked one lower than mainland China on the list, making it the worst English-learning country in Europe."
And how many Englishmen speak French? Hurrah for French common sense.
This article is now closed to comments
PS - had to space out that word to overcome SCMP's weird censorship engine.
English is, and will remain, the world's business lingua franca and that fact is not going to change in our lifetimes.
The decry on the falling proficiency of English-language skills in Hong Kong is mostly a self-referenced group. The posts that followed the news many may just be English language teacher who would like to improve their marketability and remuneration in Hong Kong. Yes, it is the market even for language skills.
In reply to: Eric Blair (Nov 7th 2013, 6:52am)
I can't rule out the rally cry by those for the pathetic cry in their postings in SCMP wasn't mostly a mindless habitual reaction towards what English has had treated them or of self-interest besides protecting one's acquired or native skills but more for those who are making a good living by teaching English in Hong Kong. For the rest of us, English proficiency is good to have but not a must to have for a good income. But a good head you must. Just ask our superman, LKS.
In reply to: ianson (Nov 7th 2013, 8:28am)
One other point, I suspect that generalized bilingualism in not really possible. I note that in Singapore many people speak English (rather exotically) but often can't speak any form of Chinese all that well. Those that can often are not that good in English. Those that can write Chinese well are even fewer. One exceptional place though is in Malaysia. I have noticed that many Malaysian Chinese speak really good Cantonese, Hokkien, Mandarin and English (all of which I speak well enough to know) as well as Malay (which I can't verify their fluency of. To me this speaks to the truth that government policies often have unintended consequences i.e. Singapore with it's busy body policies on which languages to use when gets less language ability than the linguistically laissez-faire Malaysia.
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Wokingham Borough Council is responsible for the local services for around 155,000 residents including education, planning and transport. There are 25 wards in the borough with 54 elected councillors.
Plans to build 1500 homes, a school and a shopping area in Finchampstead are set to be approved at the next Wokingham Borough Council planning meeting
The star is happy for signs, positive and negative, but criticised a person who left a bag of dog faeces hanging off the statue
The bright red, spoon-themed, statue by the Thames has had a most uncomplimentary message taped to it
Lord Adonis proposes building 'garden cities' and developing publicly owned areas - which there are very few of in Reading, aside from parks.
The spoon-bending psychic has warned Wokingham council bosses "You can take my spoon, but you'll never bend my creative freedom!"
Parents in Wokingham can learn all about the Good Egg campaign which aims to keep children safe in cars
Minutes of a Wokingham Borough Council planning meeting reveal it has approved plans for 100 new homes to be built off Basingstoke Road
Wokingham Borough Council is preparing a new sports pitch strategy and wants sports clubs to provide facts and figures
After the petition last summer, Wokingham Borough Council now says its grass verge cutting regime is better
Councillors agreed to increase their basic pay by £65 a year
Wokingham Borough Council has approved pre-let negotiations for a section of the Carnival Pool site
The football club will get the keys to Bearwood Park next week from the Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation
The council would take over parking enforcement powers from Thames Valley Police
School is due to be completed by June 2017
The plans outline intentions to build homes ranging from two to five bedrooms
The councils will hold separate meetings to decide whether to approve the funding
A council committee will consider the proposals at a meeting on Thursday, September 24
The event is schedule to take place on Sunday February 21 in 2016
The Farley Hill AD Group consider judicial review after Wokingham Borough Council grant permission
From September 21 Universal Credit will go live from Reading Job Centre and from Bracknell Job Centre the week after
The proposed development would see a mixture of one and two bedroom flats built for the elderly
The plans are expected to be approved despite objections
Following a presentation from the Head of Highways and Transport Wokingham councillors were told resurfacing could take up to 70 years at the current pace
All nominations must be in by Friday, October 9
The houses will be a mixture of four and five bedrooms
The Lord Harris Court will build a new two-storey wing
The latest amendment added details on the appearance of the buildings
Council says internal report will be made public later this year
Work to start this year on replacing disliked Eustace Crescent blocks.
Both areas have had new equipment and rides installed
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The Howard Miller Decorative Quartz Carmen Wall Clock has an elegant design with exceptional features. This clock has a novelty shape and has a distressed finish. The traditionally styled clock is numbered and has a crystal glass. This wall clock has a pendulum and also features some beautiful designs on the top and bottom.
This wrought iron clock has cast decorative designs with ornamentation on the corners. The clock has a warm gray finish with dusty wax highlights that enhance the beauty of the overall structure of the clock. The hands have a serpentine style that complements the clock's style. The antique dial is covered with a convex glass. The dial has numbers printed on roman numerals that are bold in size and design. This clock is made from wrought irons and has cherry finished wood columns that provide it a warm accent on each side. The pendulum has cast designs and is finished in warm gray with dusty wax highlights that blend with the case.
This Howard Miller Decorative Quartz Carmen Wall Clock operates on quartz and works in a battery-operated movement that gives it functionality. So bring home this wall clock and mount it in any of your favorite room to make it a focal point whenever guests arrive.
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|Product Type: Analog
|Finish: Cherry
|Shape: Novelty
|Style: Traditional
|Distressed: No
Primary Material: Metal
|Number of Items Included: 1
|Time Display: Analog
|Time Format: Standard
|Day/Date Display: No
|Temperature Display: No
|Alarm: No
|Chime: No
|Power Source: Batteries
Batteries Required: Yes
|Neon: No
|Picture Frame: No
Numbered Clock: Yes
Pendulum Included: Yes
|Glass Component: Yes
|Operating Mechanism: Quartz movement/Crystal
|Gender: Unisex
|Life Stage: Adult
|AM/FM Radio: No
|LED Light: No
|Volume Control: No
|Hygrometer: No
|Barometer: No
|Timer: No
|Manual Reset: Yes
|Outdoor Use: No
|Country of Manufacture: Taiwan, Province of China
|Assembly Required: No
|Installation Required: No
|Additional Parts Required: No
|Product Warranty: 1 year
|Damp, Dry or Wet Location Listed: Dry
About the ManufacturerIncomparable workmanship. Unsurpassed quality. A quest for perfection. It's what Howard C. Miller insisted on when he founded the company back in 1926 at the age of 21. p Even then, Howard Miller understood the need to create products that would be steeped in quality and value. He expected nothing less than the best. And it was only under those strict conditions that he allowed his name to grace every clock manufactured at their sprawling facility in Zeeland, Michigan. p Howard Miller was schooled in the fine art of clockmaking by his father, Herman, in the Black Forest region of Germany. Howard developed into a visionary whose keen sense of innovation spawned a tradition of excellence that has been uncompromised through three generations. p While the early years focused on the manufacture of chiming wall and mantel clocks, Howard Miller also produced trend-setting avant garde clocks that stand today in collectors' galleries. During World War II, Howard Miller joined forces with the Ford Motor Co. to produce anti-aircraft covers. In the 1960s, the company turned its attention to grandfather clocks, eventually earning the company the title of "World's Largest Grandfather Clock Manufacturer." p In 1989, Howard Miller began creating collectors cabinets with the same attention to detail and craftsmanship inherent in their clockmaking. Fashioned from glass and hardwoods, the cabinets are ideal for displaying heirlooms, plates, glassware and other collectibles. p As part of the company's continuing effort to bring customers only the best in handcrafted products, Howard Miller recently acquired three companies: The Hekman Furniture Company produces a strong cadre of carefully sculpted hardwood pieces that range from 18th and 19th Century reproductions, to contemporary products featuring fine metals and exotic woods. The Woodmark Company makes fine upholstered pieces. And the exquisite movement in many clocks we offer is made by Old World craftsmen employed by the Kieninger Company of Germany. p The legacy left by Howard C. Miller isn't an easy one to emulate. But it's the only way we know of doing business. Incomparable workmanship. Unsurpassed quality. A quest for perfection.
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Very Nice...!! srqmoon from Bradenton, FL on 02/28/2012 – Verified Buyer
I've been wanting this clock for about a year and finally decided to replace my 15 year old pendulum clock and buy it...Couldn't be happier with my decision..!!...It's exactly as shown and described as online...It matches the wood on my living room furniture perfectly,as does the wrought iron detailing it has.... Howard Miller has certainly been making fine products for many years and is world re-known,so I had no doubt it would function properly...The pendulum swings very quietly,the clock works as it should,and the clock face is enclosed in a protective glass dome.... The only thing I would change is the overall size...I wish Howard Miller would make a larger version of this clock for living rooms (HM,are you listening..??..Maybe wider and a little taller..?)...Because it's narrow,the clock face is a bit small and a little harder to read from a distance,and the current size is out of proportion to most of today's living room furniture pieces, but I'm not returning mine...!!.... I love it anyway..!!!
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Very attractive clock Cheryl from Eagle, ID on 08/28/2015 – Verified Buyer
This is a very attractive clock. The only drawback is that it is listed as a wall clock but is actually not as big as you would assume a wall clock would be. It is my fault by not paying attention to the actual dimensions listed. Pros: Very attractive and matches a headboard purchased at Wayfair. Cons: Smaller than anticipated. Pay attention to the dimensions listed.
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Awesome Clock! Janet from Reno, NV on 05/20/2015 – Verified Buyer
This is a great clock for my kitchen! I love a touch of whimsy and this clock really has it! It is a real "eye catcher" - friends love it. When it arrived, however, one of the 4 metal decorations on each corner, had fallen off in shipping; I was able to glue it back on rather than return it. It is so unique - you won't find it in every home you enter!
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Creative Marilyn from New York, NY on 05/25/2014 – Verified Buyer
I love the clock. adding just the right touch to my Living Room/ Entertainment Room and Small home office. It is keeping good time , love that the pendulum does not make noise. My only question mark I have in such an outstanding clock is why did they not put a cover on the back? I have many clocks in my i home and all have backs so batteries don't show and it looks finished on front and back.It looks like it is a mistake, and has four holes that look like a door should have been on. The reason I didn't give five stars is because of the missing door.
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So beautiful! KD from MN on 05/15/2015 – Verified Buyer
The clock is just the right size and runs fairly quietly. )You wouldn't want it close to a sleeping area)t! Lovely finishes, Pros: quiet & just the right size Cons: None
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Davis belts 2 HRs as O's top Yanks in finale
BALTIMORE -- The Yankees secured home-field advantage against the Astros in the American League Wild Card Game presented by Budweiser, which will be played Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN) at Yankee Stadium.
They did so despite losing, 9-4, to the Orioles on Sunday at Camden Yards because the Astros also dropped a 5-3 decision to the D-backs in Phoenix.
Barry M. Bloom is a national reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Boomskie on Baseball. Follow @boomskie on Twitter. Brittany Ghiroli is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Britt's Bird Watch, follow her on Facebook and Twitter @britt_ghiroli, and listen to her podcast. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.