Help on finding ottomans?

Josie H

Me and my boyfriend and remodeling the apartment and we are looking for some low dining seating but not as low as pillows on the ground. We are planning to do a low dining table/high coffee table as our dining room table with some comfy ottomans around as the seats. We're looking for affordable but COMFORTABLE ottomans. Can anyone point us in the right direction?

Answer
You can buy nice ottomans for cheap from
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=ottoman&tag=ya-us1-20&index=garden&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=ottoman&tag=ya-uk-21&index=garden&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=6738
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=ottoman&tag=ya-ca-20&index=kitchen&linkCode=ur2&camp=15121&creative=330641

Can anybody tell me about a youth prison in the uk such as do you share a cell and what is it like inside?

Louis

i got to write about it

Answer
I am from the UK and I work in a YOI which is a youth prison for up to 18 year olds.
They all have single cells. There is just a narrow bed, table, chair and toilet. If they are well behaved they can rent a TV for a £1 a week, some are allowed a play station if they are really good. If they break the rules it is taken away. They can be locked up for 20 hours a day. There is compulsory education in the mornings. No internet access. The routine is the same as an Adult prison. All meals are taken in their cells. There is an hour of association in the evenings. Lights out at 9pm.
Not a nice place to be and certainly no holiday camp.

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What are some good boarding schools in the UK?

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Sunny

My friend and I are looking for boarding schools in England that would be good for us. We are 15 year old girls from USA and are literally dying to go to a British boarding school. I have good grades ( maybe a 4.0 gpa or even higher) and do a lot of extracriculum activities. Do you know any good coed boarding schools in UK?

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Best co-ed boarding schools offering GCSE and ALevels (AS and A2): http://www.best-schools.co.uk/league-tables/co-educational-boarding-schools.aspx

Best boarding schools doing the IB curriculum: http://www.best-schools.co.uk/league-tables/ib-schools.aspx

Top ranking co-ed boarding schools around here incl.
Brighton College - http://www.brightoncollege.org.uk
Ashford School - http://www.ashfordschool.co.uk
Wellington College - http://www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk
Kings Canterbury - http://www.kings-school.co.uk
Sevenoaks - http://www.sevenoaksschool.org
Pangbourne - http://www.pangbournecollege.com

There's also my old school ( http://www.rochester-college.org/index_flash.htm ) but you have to be in the 6th form (years 12 and 13) to board so you're too young at the mo. It's a very good school though - some overseas governments send their highest achieving students to the school to do A Levels.

BTW you don't necessarily need good grades to go to boarding school in the UK but you will need parents (or grandparents) with plenty of money. Current fees are around £30,000 per year, plus you'd have to buy your books, equiptment, uniforms (most schools have at least 3 - either summer, winter and sports uniform or a formal, informal and sports uniform), any additional lessons (usually in music, dance or speech), co-curricular activities, school trips and school camps; plus air fares to get here, immigration fees, guardianship fees, medical insurance, dental insurance. The list just goes on and on. Realistically sending you to boarding school in the UK is going to cost your parents at least $65,000 per year.

How much does it cost to travel Europe?

Giuliana

Wondering how much it would cost for plane tickets, eating out, hotels, and renting cars and all that if my family and I were to travel Spain, Italy, France and Germany? Possibly the UK also. An estimated price of how much you think it would cost? Its just me my mom and dad. THANK YOU!

Answer
The actual price will depend on where you're starting from, exactly when you come to Europe, the kinds of places you stay in, how you get around and what you see, do and eat. Generally, you can get by for around $100 (plus airfare) staying in cheap hostels and watching your budget. However, if you're with you family, you'll probably be in hotels rather than hostels and that will be more expensive. I generally spend around 100 to 150 euro per night for the places I stay. There are usually s little cheaper budget options. Here are some resources that can help you plan and check options and current prices for your trip:

http://www.kayak.com/ - airfares & hotels; the explore function is useful for finding the less expensive places to fly into from your starting point.

http://www.skyscanner.it/ - particularly good for budget flights within Europe, but you can also use everywhere as a destination to do something like the explore option on Kayak. You may not need the airfares, but you can compare to the cost of the trains to get around.

http://www.seat61.com/ - a great train site with details about railpasses. It can be cheaper to buy individual tickets than passes. This site will tell you how to determine whether you're better off with a railpass or individual tickets or some combination for your trip. It also details how to use the pass and what to avoid to get the best use out of a pass. Most high speed, international and night trains require reservations and will require you to pay a supplement when you use a railpass. You need to be aware that a railpass is almost always more expensive for trains here if you're going to exclusively travel in Italy. Trains are an excellent way to get around here. If you want cars, check sites like Avis, Europcar, Sixt. Be aware that drop off fees can be high if you rent a car in one crountry and leave it in another. You also need to know that you would need to buy a tax sticker for the windshield before driving on an autobahn in either Austria or Switzerland.

http://www.venere.com/ - hotels/B&Bs - prices for the same hotel can vary hugely depending on the season and what local events are going on.

http://www.hostelbookers.com/ - hostels.

http://www.monasterystays.com/ - monasteries & convents that offer accommodations

You can also look into camping or couch surfing as cheaper alternatives for accommodations.

http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.ht⦠- festivals, exhibitions and events

http://www.backpackeurope.com/ - information & advice

For sightseeing prices: check the websites for entrance fees for the museums & galleries you're interested in. I spend anywhere between nothing and 40 euro ($49) a day depending on exactly what I go to see when out exploring. For food, I spend around 25 to 50 euro ($31 to $62) for a meal, but you can eat for less. I was in Venice recently and paid 32 euro for lunch at Da Raffaele sitting at a canal side table with the gondolas passing by. Here in Italy, You can get a whole pizza for 8 to 13 euro ($10 - $16) or a pasta dish in the same range. Panini or pizza by the slice is less. For reference, a McDonalds McMenu classico (medium) is going for around 7.50 euro ($9.24). While you can eat cheaply most of the time, I would recommend getting a good local meal from time to time; that's part of the overall experience that it would be a shame to miss. When I travel, I like to try the local specialties and the good restaurants. Try the saltimboca or a pasta Cacio e Pepe in Rome.

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Which contestants on the 2011 UK X Factor really shot themselves in the foot at bootcamp on Saturday night TV?

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Hasheket s

I didn't really watch it myself, but I heard there was squabbling and someone jumped onto the judges table? I'm guessing that after auditions which impressed the judges, some really dropped the ball at boot camp. Rather than trawling through Youtube, can anyone name some names for me?

Answer
It's repeated on ITV2 3 times a week and its on ITViplayer

What's an art, technology, or design studio?

LadyNRNO

For architecture class we have to find out what is a:
Design Studio, Technology Studio, and Art Studio
Along with finding out what they are I have to find out what does it take to design them. E.i. Furniture, space needed- etc.

It would be great if you guys have websites i can look at that will give me the answer. I sorta need a website to refer to. Thanks a million! =D

Answer
An art studio is a place where an artist works. Being an artist myself
(a painter) I can tell you alittle about how I have my art studio set up.
It is basically one large open room with 5 different designated areas.
A studio functions much like a small factory (Which I hate to admit, lol).

1) Creation Area. This is where painting, drawing, and all the creation happens. It is most likely the second largest area of the whole operation.
It needs good lighting, either by a window or good articifal lighting. It contains an easile or desk, something to set paintings or papers on, a chair, music radio, a can of brushes, and tools of the trade. It is an area which carpet isn't the best idea for flooring as painting can be messy.
Pictures of examples...
http://stuvox.co.uk/kes/moodle/file.php/1/KesImages/Art_Studio_w1.jpg
http://www.ekon.ca/Images/Campers/around_the_camp_studio.jpg
http://www.pablosart.org.nz/studio/studiodesks.jpg

2) Cleaning area. This is where paint brushes are washed and any clean up is done. It has a large sink, paper towels, floor broom, and garbage can.
Perhaps a mirror, scrub brush, and soap.
http://www.40north.org/images/high_cross_art_studio/hcs_sink1.JPG
http://www.40north.org/images/high_cross_art_studio/hcs_sink2.JPG

3) Sprey & Finishing section or booth. It enclosed area which has a fan leading out side for good ventalation. It is long area because I also finish wood framming. I sprey the paintings with vanish, it isn't healthy to breath the fumes in, so that is why I have this area. On one of the side wall is a series of hooks where I hang safety glass and breathing masks.
http://www.gamerabaenre.com/images/spray_booth_3_0%20001_jpg.jpg
http://www.albertiwoodworking.com/resources/spray-booth.gif

4) Famming & Matting area. It has a large table is an area which takes alot of room due to the size of picture frames and the storage of them. I use this area kind of like a supply storage area aswell, with tall shelves.
Example of a store but set up the same way...
http://www.rousseausfineartframing.com/images/INTERIOR_SHOP700.jpg
http://www.karenskornerframeandart.com/Custom%20Framing/Selecting%20Frame-Matt3.jpg

5) Business Section. A desk, computer, printer, file folders, and anything business related items. Shelves. It is basically and office area where the artist keeps track of shows, dates, and business. It can also double as a display area for finished artworks.
http://www.tanzende.com/Painting_Gallery/UrbanArtStudio.jpg

Some artists who start their own galleries have there studio's built into their shop. People can walk in and shop at the front, while they can see you create art in the back. There is definitly a variety of ways you can set up an art studio to optimize relationships with collector or cliental.
http://www.visualartstudio.org/db5/00487/visualartstudio.org/_uimages/VisualArtStudioJune07.JPG
http://allsorts.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/studio2_3.jpg

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What are some good boarding schools in the UK?

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Sunny

My friend and I are looking for boarding schools in England that would be good for us. We are 15 year old girls from USA and are literally dying to go to a British boarding school. I have good grades ( maybe a 4.0 gpa or even higher) and do a lot of extracriculum activities. Do you know any good coed boarding schools in UK?

Answer
Best co-ed boarding schools offering GCSE and ALevels (AS and A2): http://www.best-schools.co.uk/league-tables/co-educational-boarding-schools.aspx

Best boarding schools doing the IB curriculum: http://www.best-schools.co.uk/league-tables/ib-schools.aspx

Top ranking co-ed boarding schools around here incl.
Brighton College - http://www.brightoncollege.org.uk
Ashford School - http://www.ashfordschool.co.uk
Wellington College - http://www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk
Kings Canterbury - http://www.kings-school.co.uk
Sevenoaks - http://www.sevenoaksschool.org
Pangbourne - http://www.pangbournecollege.com

There's also my old school ( http://www.rochester-college.org/index_flash.htm ) but you have to be in the 6th form (years 12 and 13) to board so you're too young at the mo. It's a very good school though - some overseas governments send their highest achieving students to the school to do A Levels.

BTW you don't necessarily need good grades to go to boarding school in the UK but you will need parents (or grandparents) with plenty of money. Current fees are around £30,000 per year, plus you'd have to buy your books, equiptment, uniforms (most schools have at least 3 - either summer, winter and sports uniform or a formal, informal and sports uniform), any additional lessons (usually in music, dance or speech), co-curricular activities, school trips and school camps; plus air fares to get here, immigration fees, guardianship fees, medical insurance, dental insurance. The list just goes on and on. Realistically sending you to boarding school in the UK is going to cost your parents at least $65,000 per year.

How much does it cost to travel Europe?

Giuliana

Wondering how much it would cost for plane tickets, eating out, hotels, and renting cars and all that if my family and I were to travel Spain, Italy, France and Germany? Possibly the UK also. An estimated price of how much you think it would cost? Its just me my mom and dad. THANK YOU!

Answer
The actual price will depend on where you're starting from, exactly when you come to Europe, the kinds of places you stay in, how you get around and what you see, do and eat. Generally, you can get by for around $100 (plus airfare) staying in cheap hostels and watching your budget. However, if you're with you family, you'll probably be in hotels rather than hostels and that will be more expensive. I generally spend around 100 to 150 euro per night for the places I stay. There are usually s little cheaper budget options. Here are some resources that can help you plan and check options and current prices for your trip:

http://www.kayak.com/ - airfares & hotels; the explore function is useful for finding the less expensive places to fly into from your starting point.

http://www.skyscanner.it/ - particularly good for budget flights within Europe, but you can also use everywhere as a destination to do something like the explore option on Kayak. You may not need the airfares, but you can compare to the cost of the trains to get around.

http://www.seat61.com/ - a great train site with details about railpasses. It can be cheaper to buy individual tickets than passes. This site will tell you how to determine whether you're better off with a railpass or individual tickets or some combination for your trip. It also details how to use the pass and what to avoid to get the best use out of a pass. Most high speed, international and night trains require reservations and will require you to pay a supplement when you use a railpass. You need to be aware that a railpass is almost always more expensive for trains here if you're going to exclusively travel in Italy. Trains are an excellent way to get around here. If you want cars, check sites like Avis, Europcar, Sixt. Be aware that drop off fees can be high if you rent a car in one crountry and leave it in another. You also need to know that you would need to buy a tax sticker for the windshield before driving on an autobahn in either Austria or Switzerland.

http://www.venere.com/ - hotels/B&Bs - prices for the same hotel can vary hugely depending on the season and what local events are going on.

http://www.hostelbookers.com/ - hostels.

http://www.monasterystays.com/ - monasteries & convents that offer accommodations

You can also look into camping or couch surfing as cheaper alternatives for accommodations.

http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.ht⦠- festivals, exhibitions and events

http://www.backpackeurope.com/ - information & advice

For sightseeing prices: check the websites for entrance fees for the museums & galleries you're interested in. I spend anywhere between nothing and 40 euro ($49) a day depending on exactly what I go to see when out exploring. For food, I spend around 25 to 50 euro ($31 to $62) for a meal, but you can eat for less. I was in Venice recently and paid 32 euro for lunch at Da Raffaele sitting at a canal side table with the gondolas passing by. Here in Italy, You can get a whole pizza for 8 to 13 euro ($10 - $16) or a pasta dish in the same range. Panini or pizza by the slice is less. For reference, a McDonalds McMenu classico (medium) is going for around 7.50 euro ($9.24). While you can eat cheaply most of the time, I would recommend getting a good local meal from time to time; that's part of the overall experience that it would be a shame to miss. When I travel, I like to try the local specialties and the good restaurants. Try the saltimboca or a pasta Cacio e Pepe in Rome.

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