Ken Ferguson is a famous Kansas City ceramicist. He was born in 1938 in Illinois. Ferguson’s pieces often resemble ancient artwork and themes. Most of the pieces are high fire works or salt fired. His current studio is in Shawnee. Under his influence‚ the Kansas City Art Institute became on of the best in the country. He was named one of the twelve greatest living potters in the world. His connection to Kansas City is a obvious one; if it weren’t for him‚ we wouldn’t have the ceramics department
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strategies were made to reduce the crimes and make the public feel more safe in the street. The Kansas City Experiment started on October 1972 and continued to 1973 ‚ it was administered by the Kansas City Police Department and evaluated by the Police Foundation. The Kansas City Experiment tested the use of preventive patrol on crime rates and citizens fear of crime. The police foundation divided Kansas into fifteen different areas‚ and those fifteen areas were divided into three groups of five. These
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The zephyr invigorates me as I feel an exhilarating surge of euphoria course through my veins‚ a warm rush of energy‚ as if a velvet blanket had been cast upon me. There is a harmonious dance between my footsteps‚ riveting in yours. I draw my instrument‚ raising
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“Stupid Decisions” In the story “Kansas‚” Stephen Dobyns’ portrayal of the farmer as a round character demonstrates the theme of don’t make stupid decisions of characterization when the farmer chases after his wife‚ the boy hitchhikes‚ and the wife is being unfaithful. It started with a boy trying to get from a school in Oklahoma back to summer school. He hitchhiked on a dirt road in Kansas‚ and much to his surprise‚ his life would change forever. The farmer is a round character as he
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to make a name in the baseball world and many have failed. Few have succeeded. The list goes on and on of those who have been good‚ but there’s a short list of those who have been great. And now they are being put together on one team‚ to play an imaginary game. From pitcher to outfield‚ the best players are chosen in order in their position decided by a survey. Lynn Nolan Ryan‚ Jr‚ was born on January 31‚ 1947. Nicknamed "The Ryan Express"‚ a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is currently
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“Bleeding Kansas”: Whose side will you take? Many Kansans will certainly remember the years 1854 to 1861. It was filled with bloodshed‚ rebellious actions‚ lynching‚ and more bloodshed. The groups responsible for this viciousness were the ignorant pro-slavery and the anti-slavery clashing in their differences. Within a few months‚ Kansas was invaded by raids and riots from left and right. Stephan Douglass pushed for The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 which allowed the territory of Kansas to decide
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Executive Summary Oakland Athletic club (Oakland A) plays baseball in major leagues in the US. Mark Nobel is currently a star player for Oakland A. Oakland and Nobel’s agent is in the midst of a negotiation. Nobel’s agent claims that Nobel’s contribution was not only on the pitch but also substantially helped pull in audience to especially to see Nobel pitch. Demanding an appropriate compensation for increased ticket revenues‚ Nobel’s agent put forth a figure of $105‚650 measuring the value of Nobel
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Ciccone 1 Gian Ciccone Dr. Wirshing ENG 101 22 February 2012 Baseball and Softball People generally think baseball and softball are the same sport. Both are similar in many ways but at the same time they are very different. Both the sports involve nine players on the field. The ball field for both consists of four bases that form a square‚ also known as a diamond‚ yet both fields are different. Both have the same concept which is to hit the ball‚ get on base and run all the
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Brief # 1-Circuit City Stores‚ Inc(Defendant) V. Mantor(Plantiff) Procedural History A year after Circuit City‚ Inc terminated Mantor’s employment he brought a civil action in state court alleging twelve causes of action. Circuit City petitioned the district court to compel arbirtration‚ and the distict court granted circuit citys motion to compel arbitration. Mantor appealed‚ argueing that the arbitration process was unforecable because it was unconsiable Issue Was the arbitration contract
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Tire City‚ Inc. Analysis As a lender‚ I would have no problem giving a loan to Tire City‚ Inc to help finance their growth for the following reasons. The first thing that is apparent is the annual revenue growth. It is expected to steadily increase by 5% in the coming years. This means that Tire City has strong operating cash flows to fund its day-to-day operations. Additionally‚ Tire City‚ Inc has improved in total asset turnover over the years‚ suggesting that they are indeed growing their
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