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Review-Roundup: Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works 15, Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu 03, Shokugeki no Soma 02/03
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Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works 15: Rin and Shirou wander onto a battlefield within a castle and… do nothing. Meanwhile, a little girl named Illyasviel is fighting for her life with a big, muscular dude called Heracles at her side. It goes poorly for her. Also, dramatic moments in the middle of a battle are the perfect moment to have flashbacks apparently!
Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu 03: The appearance of Haruhi turns this series into another very familiar series that coincidentally also has a main-character called Haruhi.
Shokugeki no Soma 02/03: Soma is a great cook. And he uses his great cooking-skills to challenge/antagonize everyone around him. Except when he forces innocent girls to taste his experimental stuff which will always lead to them feeling like they got tentacle-raped. Yep, that's the hero of this series.
Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works 15 Review:
Uhm, why again is Shinji still in this series…?
This series' pacing is very strange and uneven. There are episodes where a couple scenes take over a whole episode and then there are episodes that cover a lot of time in a very utilitarian manner. And you never quite know what kind of pacing you get when you start an episode. It seems almost arbitrary what the series thinks it needs to devote an entire episode to and what can just get one scene before the story moves on. For example, take the opening-episode of this second half with its odd pacing. There, the betrayal of Archer wasn't the key-moment the entire episode focused on. From Rin and Shirou solidifying their alliance to said betrayal to Shirou and Rin having a romantic scene you got an episode with a ton of plot. But then you also get episodes like when Shirou, Archer and Caster had this confrontation with VERY drawn-out dialogues. This episode does the same thing in terms of pacing, although the writing is more effective this time around.
That said, the writing in this episode is still very mediocre. The writers are clearly cutting corners here in terms of exposition, plot and story. The episode already starts out with a really embarrassing scene. Rin and Shirou approach the Einzberg-Castle and hear sounds of fighting. The "camera" cuts back to showing Shirou and Rin stand in a forest and that's when Rin urgently says "Going through the front-door is too dangerous. We should enter through there.". Rin leaves the screen and the camera lingers on Shirou's face as he looks grim and whatnot. Then the OP starts. What the fuck?! How do they enter the castle?! The next time we see them they're already inside… somewhere (who knows where they are in the castle and how they got there). You could say "Hey, it wasn't necessary to see that." which is okay to say except by that logic the scene before the OP isn't necessary as well. The last episode already established where they were headed. So if this episode doesn't want to tell the audience how they enter the castle then they might as well just appear inside the castle at some point. Well, I could imagine some producer (or the director or whoever) whining about "But what if someone in the audience hadn't seen the last episode or had forgotten what Rin and Shirou are up to…?" which could also explain this stupid scene before the OP. Ergh, this is a series that's generally better served to have 45-minutes-episodes but then it also has these simply time-wasting scenes from time to time.
What is more surprising is that with Shirou and Rin being sidelined the Illyasviel-story-arc of this episode works pretty well actually. Again, I felt like you could've easily written a whole episode around the story presented in those flashbacks but what this episode serves its purpose. That purpose being the setup for the death-scene of Berserker and Illyasviel (although who knows, maybe she will survive). Of course, there's always the danger of that not being enough for a particular member of the audience. I mean, who can blame such a person? It isn't like the series EVER tried to create any sort of emotional investment for the well-being of Berserker and Illyasviel prior to this episode. With flashbacks, dramatic battle and death-scene this episode forces a whole dramatic arc on you within the confines of one episode. That's a little bit overwhelming in how this episode just dumps it all on you in the hopes that some of its shit will stick and make you feel stuff.
And it's due to this overwhelming nature of the episode's approach that the episode ends up working. It's so blunt and immense in its portrayal of sacrifice and defeat that this episode does manage to hit the right notes at the right time. That doesn't mean the episode is perfect. Far from it, this episode's writing is mediocre at best and stuff like Shirou's and Rin's role in this episode feel more like a sacrifice the writers made to make this episode work than a purposeful choice. Who knows, maybe the next episode will be really fast-paced because of this episode. This series' momentum is kinda weird. You never quite know where the series will linger and where it will just quickly move on. And with that odd pacing comes the uncertainty of who the main-character of this series is supposed to be. It's like the series actually consider everyone in this series equally important while not having the time to actually commit to this ambition.
Episode-Rating: 7.0/10
Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu 03 Review:
That's probably the best line of the episode.
This spin-off is on the way to get buried by its references to the main-series. The introduction of Haruhi has turned this episode into a rather familiar Haruhi-Suzumiya-episode – but one with a slightly different setup. Except that, though, this episode is repeating the same beats that defined the original Haruhi-Suzumiya-series.
The question of how much one will like this series certainly depends on what one expects this spin-off to do. In this case, it's a spin-off in an alternate-reality-sense where the world is slightly different while the characters remain the same at heart. And the only thing so far that has helped this spin-off to establish some personality is the bigger focus on romance. In this series, Koizumi bluntly tells Kyon that he's in love with Haruhi. And scenes like Nagato worrying about her hair after Kyon went out of his way to suggest to Haruhi that a ponytail would look better are what the series should be about. This is a series about a shy girl trying to build up the courage to win the heart of the one she loves. All this Haruhi-stuff is becoming more of a distraction at this point.
It certainly doesn't help that the romance in this series is so far characterized by its oblivious drama and lack of development. This series has already established that Nagato likes Kyon and what this series is doing to advance that romance, or I guess, NOT advance that romance is the same excuse every time thematically: Nagato is shy. That's all there is to it! Despite how often this series throws romantic scenes at the viewer, none of them will succeed if they stay this repetitive!
Take the scene for example where Haruhi thinks that Nagato is Kyon's girlfriend and then the series does this little bit about Nagato having a late reaction, then exaggerating how distant her relationship is with Kyon and then she's being bashful about how Kyon tells her that she should simply call him a friend. On the surface this is fine. For a funny scene it certainly works. The scene nicely focuses on Nagato here by having her deliver the material for the jokes and she actually becomes the active part as her responses to Haruhi become more important than what Haruhi said to evoke that response. It's a nice way to shift the dynamic from Haruhi being the main-character to Nagato being the main-character while being consistent in how they are characterized.
On the surface this scene is just fine! But thematically the series is already treading water here. You see, if this were the typical Haruhi-comedy-stuff, this would be fine. Most of Haruhi's lighter moments value comedy more than plot-advancement. But the point of this spin-off is romance. And right now the only drama that keeps this romance from happening is Nagato not getting her shit together which is nice in funny scenes but is otherwise really boring. You need to see Nagato struggle to make her romance work. How else are you supposed to convince the audience to give a shit? Funny bits and being satisfied with almost immaterial babysteps aren't enough.
I don't care if it's a love-triangle between Haruhi, Nagato or Kyon or if it's Kyon being a dick in reaction to Nagato's confession. This series just should do something that makes this romance interesting. Right now I couldn't care less if this obvious romance works out or not. And making things interesting for the finale isn't good enough. This series should burn through its obvious plot of having Nagato building up the courage to confess to Kyon early on. It isn't like the series has much of a plot anyway besides some funny antics.
Hopefully this series will do something in the next episode to make the story spicier. Because right now it seems like this spin-off is essentially becoming a copy of the original series in a roundabout way.
Episode-Rating: 6.0/10
Shokugeki no Soma 02/03 Review:
In this series cooking is something you use to DEFEAT those who eat said cooking apparently. This is necessary because the natural state of any recipient of cooked food is scepticism and/or hostility… according to this series.
There are two things this series' original author Yuuto Tsukuda likes: Cooking and shounen-series. There's no way in hell that this person doesn't care about cooking. Even if you know basic structure of shounen-series such as this one it takes a lot of knowledge to create believable scenarios in this kind of setup. Of course I can't judge whether any of the cooking-jargon and cooking-based plottwists are realistic but the series sets it up nicely. And that's why this guy has to love shounen-series because most of the ludicrousness in this series is derived from people taking cooking WAY too serious. Actually, let's say it's less that they take it too serious; it's more that cooking gets turned into some sort of battle-tournament.
I wonder what the author thinks the effect of his shounen-ification of cooking is supposed to be. Does he think he makes it more entertaining or is he self-aware enough to know just how ludicrous this approach to cooking is? So far EVERY time someone has cooked something for someone to eat it has been a contest between the cook and the eater. The person who eats in this series always does so with the intention of judging the meal. And the person who cooks always creates a meal with the purpose of overwhelming the eater with the awesomeness of the meal.
Clearly this series is less concerned about cooking and more about implementing the typical plot-mechanics of a shounen-series. In that regard, the series actually does a really good job. It's all completely ludicrous but if you buy into the setup in terms of tone and plot, then this series is a really good example of how battle-shounen-series should look like. You know that the author understands battle-shounen when he's capable of turning a cooking-school-dynamic that shouldn't be this competitive/confrontational and transforms that stuff in really ludicrous ways. There's no way anybody teaches cooking or learns cooking with the mindsets presented in this series. I mean, according to this series the purpose of a school is to single out "special ones" and just discard the rest by expelling them prematurely.
Already in terms of setup this series is overly confrontational. NOBODY likes Soma, the main-character. He's more than just an outsider, he's considered to be a parasite that needs to be fought. People try to sabotage his efforts to be successful just for the sake of satisfying their thirst for blatant pettiness. The series doesn't doubt for a moment that Soma is the GREATEST COOK EVER! But the drama comes from the whole world wanting to believe that this isn't true. The arrogant God's-tongue-girl from the second episode and the pathetic dudes from the third episode are nothing more than obstacles for Soma. Those confrontations are all about overcoming them without consequences. After all, in neither case the obstacles end up mattering. Soma got into the school despite the tsundere's disapproval and he cooked a great meal despite the pesky dudes sabotaging his cooking.
The way this series deals with its plot in these instances is through being talky and having Soma being confident AT ALL TIMES! Well, except when the series is trying to deliver comic-relief with how naïve and perverted he can be (I guess… not sure whether he's purposefully making girls experience tentacle-rape or if he just doesn't know how his own experimental cooking tastes). Usually, though, Soma's this boisterous young cook who's better than everyone else. He simply is.
And there's this point where I'm not sure whether the author is aware of just HOW ludicrous this series is. Does he think he's being witty and cool when Soma delivers stupid lines like that he has more experience cooking than the God's-Tongue-girl because he held a kitchen-knife when he was three? I can certainly say that the director Yoshitomo Yonetani of this anime-adaptation doesn't get this series. Just take this scene where the tsundere-girl declares her superior education but then Soma answers that he may not have attended some elite-school for a few years already but he had learned about cooking since he was three (I'm paraphrasing here), so in terms of years he has far more experience than her. Like I said, this is ludicrous. But it's clear that the director of this series tries to frame this as Soma being awesome and cool – which he isn't. This is a comedy above all else! After all, why should it matter that Soma held a kitchen-knife when he was three? That's a really over-the-top perspective of how learning cooking works. And yet this anime's director is forcefully trying to make this a "cool shounen-series". It's like the director is completely missing the point of the context of this series and just looks at the shounen-series-tropes without actually caring about the individual character of the series. The direction of this series is simply superficial. All the nuances of the great comedic writing of the manga are wasted by this blunt style. When someone watches this anime and doesn't pay much attention, he'll just see an average shounen-series with occasional funny bits. This series won't work because the director clearly cares about making Soma seem like a badass while turning the series' comedy-elements into practical stage-effects to relieve the tension.
This series is wasting a lot of its potential by concentrating on its more dramatic shounen-genre-elements while ignoring the oftentimes comedic subtext of such elements in this series. The presentation of this series as an anime actually seems to diminish the potential of its source-material. There's a great comedy here and the adaptation treats it like an average shounen-series. The direction seems almost oblivious in relation to the metanarrative that gets presented in these three episodes. Shokugemi no Soma is full of absurdity and this adaptation doesn't try to sell it. What this adaptation does is trying to turn the source-material into a formulaic adventure of some cocky kid who's REALLY talented – which is a far less interesting story than what this series alludes to.
In the end, this series' presentation makes this series out to be some sort of obstacle-race for Soma as he cooks great meals to overcome whatever the plot throws at him – which is a really uninteresting story. And the really sad thing is that it could be so much more.
Episode-Rating: 6.5/10
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With the kitchen being the central gathering point in most homes, the cooking range is certainly the workhorse. Without a decent gas range as a focal point for you to cook different exotic foods, the kitchen loses its attraction as the hub of creativity. Sumptuous dishes are envisioned and executed there, with keen visitors crowding in during house parties and family gatherings to get first dibs at new portions coming fresh from the gas fire or straight out of the oven before the tasty morsels have even cooled.
Gas stoves don't come as one size fits all solutions. The selection of stove brands, and model variations is almost endless. The number of burners, their relative sizes, single or double oven(s), and the racks inside the oven to grill or roast meat joints for family meet-ups are all entirely different.
The control systems for gas ranges are much improved from how they were in the past. Looking at the current gas range in your home, it will probably seem ancient compared to the newer models on the market. Space-age-looking silver facades, gleaming control knobs, and digital displays confirming modes and temperature levels take the kitchen to new heights.
One design aspect that is seeing a renewal of interest is the concept of going big and small with the burners. Many models have overly large burners along with a couple of smaller ones. The measurement for burner capacity is British thermal units (BTU) per hour. The larger burners often sport several 12,000 BTU burners and one or two smaller ones with 5,000 BTUs. In some cases, mid-size burners with a 9,000 BTU also offer the ultimate in flexibility.
The idea behind the large and small approach is with the larger burners stockpots come to the boil quickly. The smaller precision 5,000 BTU burners are ideal to simmer sauces without overcooking or burning them or melting down butter or reducing ingredients down to the right consistency to add to the main dish. The cooking flexibility this design approach offers is exceedingly useful and differs greatly from previous approaches with both gas and electric stoves that tended to only have single size burners.
Cooking on the flame is simply easier than cooking using electric-powered ranges (and a burner ignites with the strike of a match even during a power cut which electric ranges cannot do). The flame is visibly easier to see and judge its heat without needing to check the current heat level setting to know for sure.
Controlling the results from your culinary efforts makes delivering delicious dishes a cinch. We all know that chefs like to go off-book, not following the recipe from the cook book verbatim. Using both their eyes and senses while cooking transforms the whole experience into visceral one that instantly feels more personal.
Types of Gas Ranges
There are four main types of gas ranges available. The design of your kitchen and a possible central island within the kitchen often dictates the kind of range that you'll require. Within those four categories, there are still many choices to be made to select a range that will be perfect for your needs.
The four gas range types are:
- Freestanding models
- Slide-in models
- Slide-in models with ventilation
- Dual Fuel models
Below we break down the differences, pros and cons, and other incidentals about each type.
Freestanding Models
The freestanding model is a gas range that can be an island unto itself, fit into an existing countertop along the side wall of the kitchen or used within a central kitchen island fixture.
A freestanding model is unrestricted as to width, depth and height issues that constrain a slide-in model that needs to fit a somewhat standardized pre-existing space between kitchen cabinetry and not stick out at the front. Since a freestanding gas range is usable anywhere in the kitchen, it is finished on all four sides to provide a functional, yet attractive appearance.
There may or may not be either a backsplash guard or edges that stick out on either side of the cooktop. The burner and oven controls – control knobs and/or digital display panel – are usually (not always) situated near the top burner level rather than on the front of the range pointing outwards.
Sometimes the controls have a unique area offset to the side or the corner of the highest burner area away from the heat. Other times, a silver or chrome backdrop is used for a raised control bar spanning the full width of the range. The second type is usually just in front of the burner area and more or less level with it.
It is unlikely that a hood/ventilation system comes with the range when it's freestanding. For one thing, there is not always a place to put the overhead ventilation system with a freestanding unit. However, there is nothing to stop you from buying a separate one if you have a way to utilize it.
Slide-in Models
The slide-in model is a gas range typically between 32-inches and 40-inches in width that is designed specifically to fit between other cabinets in the kitchen or at the end of the row of cabinets. Slide-in ranges are sold in standard widths and reasonably standard depths to slide perfectly into the available space. It's possible that a range overlaps on either side across the existing countertops too. There isn't the same finish necessarily on the sides or back with a slide-in model because these aspects are not usually shown.
An attractive raised backsplash guard is often included to prevent food items from jumping out of the frying pan and falling behind the cooker. The backsplash also offers the benefit of protecting the wall from oil sprays, sauces, and other assorted items getting accidentally flicked there.
Unlike with the freestanding models, the control system with this type of gas range is presented at the front rather than being set level with the burners. The control knobs, and any temperature readouts or digital display are included on the panel at the front. The positioning is not always the most convenient because one sometimes must step back to view the readings, however, controls situated near the burners on the top of the range is not an ideal positioning either.
Bear in mind that with the purchase of a new gas range, it is often necessary to also buy a ventilation system. Occasionally, the gas line is insufficient for the requirements of the new range and arrangements must be made for an improved one.
Slide-in models with ventilation
Many slide-in models are sold with overhead ventilation hood that is installed above the range. The hood has several fans, grease filters, and an exhaust to expel any smoke, grease, cooking aromas, and other unwanted remnants of a cooking session.
For commercial kitchens, this type of ventilation is required by law when using gas-burning ranges. However, no such regulation exists when using a gas range in the home. Therefore, you need to consider how many burners you'll use at the same time, what grilling you'll do, and how much smoke, grease, and other aromas get generated and whether an extraction fan is necessary.
Some slide-in models are supplied with overhead ventilation at part of a complete package. To avoid grease collecting on the walls and ceiling which could potentially be a fire risk down the road, or to ensure that the rest of the home doesn't end up smelling like the last supper, then it's well worth considering a slide-in gas range with a hood.
There are two choices with overhead hood systems:
- Updraft Ventilation
- Downdraft Ventilation
Updraft Ventilation – An updraft ventilation system extracts grease and smoke upwards to the overhanging hood and out through the exhaust chute. This option tends to be more expensive but avoids the need to remove a grease build-up and remodel the kitchen later.
Downdraft Ventilation – A downdraft ventilation system works by pushing grease and smoke away from the range. Fans push airborne smoke and grease downwards to a filtering system under the range. In homes where the ceiling is too low or the layout of the kitchen isn't suitable for an updraft ventilation unit, the downdraft option is a good one worth consideration.
A third option is to install a microwave above the cooker with its own external ventilation. While this is nowhere near as efficient as a full-blown extractor made for a gas range, if you are an experienced chef who doesn't create much grease or smoke, and rarely uses the flying pan or deep fryer, then this is a cheap solution that might be suitable for you.
Dual Fuel Models
A dual fuel model is a range that uses both gas and electricity. The benefit of dual fuel ranges is the option for several chefs in the home to choose the method of cooking that they prefer without excluding the preferences of the other people in the home. Some people only cook well on an induction cooker; others need a real flame to get a sense of cooking temperature and the right cooking times for the perfect fillet steak cooked medium rare.
One of the positives of this type of range is that a cut-off in supply doesn't necessarily prevent cooking the next meal. When the gas is shut-off due to a local gas leak, the electricity is still likely working. Similarly, in the event of a power cut, the gas supply can assist in preparing the evening meal without interruption is the pilot light isn't electronically lit.
Factors to Consider When Purchasing a Gas Range
The selection of a new gas range is a complicated decision with many factors to consider before reaching a final choice. Here we run through a few of the issues and provide some guidance on what factors matter the most and which are immaterial.
Ranges – Gas vs. Electric or Induction
Ranges are available with a few types: gas, electric, induction, and dual fuel. There is no one right choice; each range type has its pros and cons. The available power source in the kitchen is likely to narrow your options, though. For homeowners with an old electric range, then quite likely they don't have existing gas lines running into the property to support the installation of a gas or dual fuel range. When remodeling the kitchen and planning to overhaul the wiring and lines into the home, then even a home that presently doesn't use gas, it's possible to make the switch.
Gas ranges deliver exception heat levels. The flames and heat spread across the pan, wok or saucepan pretty evenly which makes cooking more predictable. Ranges with cast iron grates make it easier to slide pans across without interruption. The round flame provides an excellent visual guide during the cooking process.
Electric ranges rule out using heavier pans like skillets made of cast iron that damage the glass top when sliding them across. Burners aren't messy to use unless accidentally dropping food directly on the ring and it sticks to it. Pans evenly heat food when they're new because they conduct heat evenly across their bottom; older pans perform less well. Heat radiates out from the electric coils for a while after they've been turned off. Electric ovens perform well with proper heat management.
Induction ranges are a newer choice instead of electric ranges. Induction is safer to use and cleans up easier than electric ones because nothing burns onto the surface. Taking the pan away, the induction coil is safe; a feature that is ideal for small children in the house who can now reach up to the height level of the range. Select cookware is needed when using induction ranges which add to the cost of installing one.
Space Requirements
For kitchens with extensive cabinetry, the new gas range must fit into the available space. Ideally, almost exactly without any significant unsightly gap on either side of the unit.
For instance, let's say we are looking at a slide-in gas range that measures 30-inches wide x 28-5/16-inches deep x 36-5/8-inches in height. The gap between countertops must measure at least 30 inches and preferably a little bit more to make it easy to slide the unit in without it touching either side. It also must not have a gap too wider otherwise items will keep falling down the sides and be difficult to retrieve. The depth also matters. If the built-in kitchen cabinets have a significantly shallower depth than the above 28 5/16-inch depth of the gas range, then it will stick out in an unsightly manner.
With freestanding gas ranges, often the situation is far more flexible. When the range sits on an island all its own, then its width or depth doesn't matter anywhere near as much.
Ease of Cleanup
Spills and messes are all part of mixing it up in the kitchen, playing with new recipes and seeing what happens. At the end of that creativity, the place looks like a complete mess and the cleanup begins.
Burners that are sealed are easy to wipe down. Liquid spills get contained with recessed pans. Extended burners are useful for cooked breakfasts. An integrated griddle is a useful addition to make cleanup faster. Some models also have self-cleaning modes which make it easier to get the oven clean on a regular basis.
Dedicated Burners
Ranges now either come with burners with all the same power requirements or different ones each with a dedicated purpose. Burner capacity is measured in BTU per hour. A range may have 4-6 larger burners all with this same ability to cook the biggest pan at a high heat level, or it may segment the burners into dedicated units. The larger burners have a 12,000 BTU or greater. Smaller burners sometimes only have a 5,000 BTU which is ideal for bringing sauces to the boil gently or to melt down a knob of butter without scorching it.
Having large and small burners available makes efficient use of the cooktop space where you can efficiently produce mouthwatering results.
Avoid Lifting Hot, Heavy Pans
With a pan of water and fresh ingredients, the weight is considerable. A cast iron griddle is a lovely way to cook a hot breakfast but boy does it weigh a ton. To avoid lifting heavy pans from burner to burner, a continuous cast iron grate provides strong support and lets you slide pans across from one burner to another rather than having to lift them.
Going Digital in the Kitchen
Are you ready to go digital in the kitchen or are you all fingers and thumbs when it comes to technology? It is hard to find a gas range that doesn't come with a digital display sporting programmable cooking options like a quick preheat or one-touch keep warm. For an old-school chef, it requires some adaptation. Are you up to it?
Location of Gas Supply Connector
Depending on how long the line is for your gas supply, the site of the gas supply connection to the range might be quite relevant. Check the specifications for the model to verify this information if you have a gas line that isn't very long and is not easy to extend it.
Control Knobs
Most control knobs are made from stainless steel, but with some less expensive products, you'll find that plastic is sometimes used. This is even the case with some quality brands too. Consider whether this is a deal-breaker for you or not.
Oven or No Oven
Not every gas range comes with an oven underneath. While a convection oven is a nice thing to have, if you don't ever bake or grill using your range then selecting a model that sticks just to the basics will save you a bundle.
Look for units that are CSA approved and ADA compliant Both certifications help ensure that your range is safe and energy efficient in your home.
Features of Gas Ranges
The latest gas ranges have a multitude of different features compared to cooking ranges just a few short years ago. Here we run through the features that are the most interesting.
Surface Burners
Surface burners come in groups. Gas ranges usually have either 4 or 6 burners. The burners do not necessarily all offer the same power. The BTU runs from 20,000 right down to 5,000 BTU per hour for different burners. Smaller burners provide options to let sauces simmer or reduce ingredients while cooking the main dish over a more powerful burner.
Sealed burners are the best option. They have a metal plate that goes on each burner which prevents liquid and food remnants from dropping inside the internal workings of the burner. With sealed burners, cleaning is much easier too.
Griddle or Grill Plate
A few larger ranges include a bridge burner or separate burner expressly for using with a detachable griddle or grill plate. More energy efficient than using the grill inside the oven and easier to clean.
Continuous Cast Iron Grates
A continuous cast iron grate is an ideal covering for the burners. The weight of the grates ensures they don't slide around and can hold several full pans and saucepans. Being continuous, pans don't have to be lifted from a high-powered burner to a lower-powered one because they just slide across the level surface.
Glass Touchscreen
A glass touch-screen control has become common among the latest ranges. Access all the available programs like broil and self-clean with a quick tap. If you use a smartphone regularly, then it doesn't feel much different to that.
Double Oven or Single Oven
Ranges that include convection ovens either come as a single oven or a double oven and reach temperatures as high at 500-550 Fahrenheit. With single ovens, they have 3-5 racks placed in up to five rack positions. Double ovens have separate doors and controls to regulate how hot each convection oven gets. With a double oven, it's possible to grill bacon in the top oven and cook a roast joint for lunch in the bottom oven. The added flexibility comes in handy, especially when preparing elaborate dishes or when many guests regularly come to share a meal.
Proofing Mode
A proofing mode is a pre-cooking mode for ovens that helps pastry dough and cakes rise more successfully.
Gliding Rack
A gliding rack is a lower tray that slides out on a rail system. It can slide out easily and rest mostly outside the oven in a slightly elevated, extended position. Sometimes the gliding rack is height adjustable too.
Warming Drawer
A few models have a warming drawer to keep already cooked food warm for longer. The feature is a useful one to have that's already included with many outdoor BBQ grill sets.
Sabbath Mode
A Sabbath mode prevents access to the controls on the range during the Sabbath religious period.
Timed Bake Shut-off
This feature ensures that cakes and pastries don't overcook and spoil because you forget to tend to them at the correct time.
Control Lock
A control lock is a type of parental control feature that prevents small children from accessing the range when it's already been turned off.
A ventilation system or hood is not always included with a gas range. While commercial gas ranges require a ventilation system to comply with safety codes, this is not the case with home installations. There are updraft and downdraft ventilation systems available. The updraft ventilation is a hood that is fixed directly above the range at a distance to pick up smoke and grease and remove it through the exhaust system. The downdraft ventilation system sits below the range helping to push smoke and grease away from the cooking area. The latter is useful when there is no space overhead for a hood to be fitted.
Depending on the range, some come with a choice of finishes to make the model fit in better with the existing kitchen décor. The standard finishes are stainless steel, slate black, or white.
The knobs are most often made of stainless steel. A few units use plastic instead which is not recommended. Burner control knobs need to be comfortable to use and clear when moved into the "off" position.
Self-Cleaning Mode
Units occasionally now come with a chemical self-cleaning mode for the oven(s). Only a few gas ranges have the feature, unlike many electric and induction ranges where the feature is pretty standard. Rather than needing to get on your hands and knees to scrub out the oven(s), the integrated chemical cleaning feature makes light work of the job for you. Using disposable foil is a good way to avoid grease build-ups too. The self-cleaning mode won't clean the cooktop for you, but you can't have everything.
Gas ranges often use stainless steel or metal coated with a heat-protected enamel for their outer shell. The cast iron grates amply support heavy cookware needed for an even cooking performance.
Accessible Pilot Light
It's always possible that the pilot light goes out. For this reason, easy access to the pilot light is desirable to re-ignite it quickly after the problem occurs. Some models have an electronic ignition, with an auto re-ignition feature to avoid the pilot light staying off.
If you live alone in an apartment, it's entirely possible that a simple two-burner or four-burner with a basic oven is sufficient. However, if you're part of a large family, then a four-burner or larger capacity unit with a single or double oven is more likely to be what's needed.
Gas or Liquid Propane (LP)
Most gas ranges run off regular gas only. A few units are setup to use liquid propane or run with either gas or LP. Several range manufacturers sell self-service conversion kits to switch a gas range connector to LP fuel.
Price vs. Value
Basic gas ranges cover a wide price range from low three-figures for a two-burner basic model up to low four-figures for a five-burner, all singing, all dancing, model. The higher price brings with it extra burners, a mix of high-powered and lower-powered burners, possibly a detachable griddle or grill plate, double ovens or a single oven with more racks/levels, and increased electronic controls.
Two-stage Warranty
The warranties provided with gas ranges are often in two stage ones. The first warranty tends to cover parts and labor for one year. The second warranty which activates immediately after the first one has ended often only covers parts but not labor for 3-10 years. Many manufacturers do not offer a secondary warranty at all, and the coverage ends after the first year. Sometimes an additional warranty may be purchased.
Best Gas Range Brands
The major electronic household goods manufacturers are involved in producing gas ranges. Many of the names are well-recognized and engender a good deal of trust in the brands behind their products. Here we look at the brands themselves.
General Electric is an old, established global corporation that is involved in many industries from aeronautics to home appliances to finance. There are few industries that they're involved in which they don't either dominate or hold an entrenched top 3 position. Former CEO, Jack Welch, once stated that GE should not participate in any industry where it cannot be in the top 3. The results of this stated goal are clear to see years after his departure from the company's leadership.
Samsung is a global electronics company that is perhaps currently best known for its range of smartphones and tablets. The business is deeply involved in all kinds of electronics, home appliances, and numerous other product categories. Their product quality tends to be good, and there is a support network established to cover repairs and replacements when needed.
Kenmore is all about home appliances. From blenders to gas ranges to microwaves, the company wastes no time being involved in as many markets as possible.
LG has its fingers in many pies too. The company produces great home appliances, market-leading smartphones, and stays on the edge of the curve when it comes to innovation. The business is global and has a deep catalog of well-respected products.
Maytag, founded in 1893 by Mr. Maytag and acquired by Whirlpool in 2006, their focus remains firmly in the home appliance marketplace. They produce cookers, dishwashers and microwaves, washers and dryers, air filtering equipment, and heating & cooling equipment too.
Electrolux may be better known for their vacuum cleaners and other cleaning products, but they're heavily involved in many types of home appliances, including gas ranges.
Whirlpool has extended their range of products well beyond whirlpools and baths. Following their acquisition of Maytag in 2006, they are involved with home appliances with two separate brands now.
Frigidaire is an established player in the kitchen, laundry, air conditioning, HVAC systems, and home appliance markets. Their smudge-proof stainless steel is an innovation of theirs that they use across several product lines.
KitchenAid produces a full range of kitchen appliances, like ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers and grills, along with countertop appliances like blenders and juicers. The company also makes plenty of homeware to keep the kitchen cabinets well stocked.
ThorKitchen focuses on the premium end of the market with their "affordable luxury." Their limited product line includes gas ranges, range tops, dual fuel ranges, hoods, dishwashers, and wine coolers.
What Consumers Say
Scratches on Stainless Steel Cooktop
Beware of stainless steel cooktops that are prone to picking up scratches when cleaning them. Check the reviews to see whether that model picks up scratches easily. With models like these, use a microfiber cloth to clean to prevent scratches.
Extended Warranty for Display Panel Errors
For ranges with display panels, should the electronic panel malfunction outside of the initial warranty period, it could be difficult to resolve. Some ranges have frequent issues with display panel circuit boards malfunctioning. Look at buying an extended warranty if worried about this possibility.
Smudge-Proof Stainless Steel
At least one manufacturer offers several products, including their gas ranges, with their smudge-proof stainless steel. For freestanding ranges with gleaming surfaces on all sides and slide-in ranges with only the front to worry about, avoid sticky smudges and fingerprints with this innovation.
Check Your Cookware
Modern gas burners get hotter than old ranges used to. It is possible that the larger burners that reach as high as 20,000 BTU could damage old cookware not designed for this heat level. Verify that your cookware is up to the task beforehand (non-stick aluminum pans tend to be okay), or keep the temperature levels lower than the maximum allowable to avoid problems.


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- Online classes + hands-on clinical labs & externship
- Program length: 10-20 months
- Transfer up to 45 approved credits into an associate degree program
- Flexibility: choose full or part-time options
- Diploma: a quick route to begin your career
- Associate degree: supports further growth & can act as a stepping stone to a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration
Ranked #6 Best Health Care Support Job for 2020 according to U.S. News & World Report
If you have the personality to put patients at ease and the skills to provide office support, you could have a great future as a medical assistant.
Go back to school to earn your medical assistant training in as little as 10 months with our diploma program - or earn your associate degree in as few as 16-20 months.
You'll be trained to be a vital part of day-to-day work at healthcare facilities and doctors' offices.
Taking the next step in your career
Medical assistants can build a very strong foundation for a long career in healthcare. With experience, medical assistants may specialize and grow into leadership roles or related healthcare fields, including healthcare management, health information management or nursing. Learn more about potential career options for medical assistants.
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Requirements to become a medical assistant depend on the specific roles and responsibilities of the job you apply for and the prerequisites of the state in which you practice.
While most states do not set requirements for medical assisting school, it is very rare to be hired with no formal training or schooling. Applicants holding a diploma or degree have the best chance to earn the job they want. Keep in mind state requirements can vary and there may be specialized training required to perform certain medical assisting tasks.
Some states do not require a certification to practice medical assisting, but it's a good idea to sit for either the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam to get certified and earn an edge on the job market even if it isn't a requirement. Graduates with a degree or diploma are eligible to sit for these exams.
Requirements for the job can be different depending on where you will work in a medical facility: in the front office, back office or laboratory environment. What ties it all together is your attention to detail, professionalism and caring. Learn more about what a medical assistant does from someone who's done it for 20+ years.
Earning your diploma or degree and getting certified are the best steps you can take to become qualified for the position you want and become a medical assistant. Herzing University is here to help you start your new career and succeed!
There are two requirements to complete the medical assisting program outside of regular classes:
- Clinical labs. Two terms prior to the externship, you will be required to take two clinical courses. Most coursework will be completed online, but you will also be required to meet with a proctor at a healthcare facility (possibly a Herzing campus) to demonstrate mastery in medical assisting skills.
Prior to your labs you will need to take and pass a Student Readiness Training (SRT) proctorship. You must complete a Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR class from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross as part of the requirement.
- Externship. You will complete 180 hours at a medical clinic or doctor's office in an eight-week period during your final term—Monday-Friday during daytime hours. Depending on the requirements of your externship site, expect about 25-40 hours per week. Herzing's clinical coordinator can assist you in your search, but it will be your responsibility to locate and secure a proctor and externship site in your geographic area during your Student Readiness Training Seminar (SRT).
Finding a proctor for your clinicals
Herzing's Proctor Prep SRT seminar provides guidance on how to search and secure a proctor to assist in your clinical courses. This course is usually scheduled two terms before the first clinical course. In order to succeed, you'll need to be in frequent communication with the SRT instructor.
You will have access to a clinical coordinator who will assist in your search, but ultimately it is your responsibility to secure proctorship.
Contact us and we can provide answers to any further questions you have about the clinical/externship component of the medical assisting program.
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Medical Assisting Services Program Curriculum
|Associate Degree in Medical Assisting Services
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Associate Degree in Medical Assisting Services
This program, offered through the Herzing Akron campus and online at all campuses with the exception of Herzing Minneapolis, adds the general education courses that are required for an associate degree to the diploma program's curriculum, which will give you greater advancement opportunities. View Program Course Sheet
Diploma in Medical Assisting Services
Available at Herzing Akron Campus, this program could be a first step in becoming a medical assistant. Herzing's Diploma in Medical Assisting Services program provides the basic capabilities needed for entry-level positions in both doctor's offices and hospitals View Program Course Sheet
Diploma in Medical Assisting
Herzing's Diploma in Medical Assisting program is fully online and could be your pathway toward a rewarding healthcare career. You'll be able to access, review and complete your studies from practically anywhere, and you will have easy access to your instructors, advisers and student cohort through chat, phone and other resources when you need it most. View Program Course Sheet
What certification/licensure does this program prepare you for?
Registered Medical Assistant
Graduates of Herzing's Medical Assisting Services programs may be eligible to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam offered by American Medical Technologists.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Graduates of Medical Assisting Services program may be eligible to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification offered by the National Healthcareer Association.
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When greater career options are calling you, Herzing University is here to help you advance your education. You can move from medical assisting into leadership or management positions in healthcare by earning a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students in the online program will take the RMA exam during their review course – which is a requirement to pass. Herzing will pay for the exam once.
Certification is not always required, but job duties may be limited in certain states if you don't get certified.
Even if you aren't legally required to be certified, many employers will require certification and it will make you available for more job opportunities, better pay and greater chance for advancement.
Sitting for and passing either the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam may open many more doors to start your career as a medical assistant.
According to 2018 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), medical assistants earn an average salary of $35,720 per year ($17.17 per hour). As you earn more experience and gain more skills, your earning opportunity will improve.
The BLS also projects growing demand for medical assistants in coming years, predicting a 23% change in employment from 2018-2028. It's a good time to get your foot in the door and work towards your new career.
With Herzing University, an affordable, career-focused education is within your reach. We are always striving to make college more affordable for everyone.
- Student loans & secured loans. Loans offer a way to pay for all or part of your tuition.
- Scholarships. We offer a variety of scholarships based on academic achievement, financial need or community affiliations. Contact an admissions advisor about current scholarship opportunities by calling 1-800-596-0724 or request for information online.
You can find an estimate for grant and scholarship aid using the net price calculator, and find an estimate for tuition for the online medical assisting program using Herzing University's tuition wizard.
The online medical assisting program (both diploma & degree) feature three main components:
- Online classes. Much of the coursework can be completed in the online component of the program.
- Clinical labs. You will be required to complete two clinical courses and meet with a proctor outside of class to ensure you are mastering key medical assisting skills.
- Externship. Over an eight-week period during your final term you will be required to complete 180 hours of hands-on experience in a medical clinic or healthcare facility. We can guide you in your search, but it is your responsibility to find and secure an externship site.
Our goal is to fully prepare you to thrive in your new career. The clinical and externship hands-on component of the program is crucial to helping you get the experience you need to become a medical assistant right out of school.
How long it takes depends on what level of education you pursue. Partner with Herzing University and you can expect a range of 10 months–2 years to get your education, get certified and start looking for a medical assistant position, depending on whether you choose a diploma or degree program.
The following timelines are based on full-time status:
- Associate degree: 16-20 months
- Diploma – online program: 10 months
- Diploma – Akron campus: 12 months
After earning your degree or diploma, we recommend becoming certified as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) even if it isn't required in your state. With a diploma/degree and a certification, you'll be positioned well for your first job.
Beginning your career as a medical assistant is a great way to build a strong foundational education in healthcare, gain meaningful real-world experience and prepare yourself to continue growing professionally.
What is the next level after medical assistant? It depends on your strengths, preferences and overall career goals in healthcare.
Three fields in healthcare are popular landing spots for medical assistants looking to specialize or branch into a new career path:
- Healthcare Management
- Health Information Management
- Nursing
Herzing University offers many degree and diploma programs for practicing medical assistants to take a leap and embark on a new career path. Our health sciences degree program is designed to help you complete your bachelor's degree and advance your career to the next level.
Because medical assistants can wear so many different hats there are many important skills needed to thrive in different healthcare environments:
- Professionalism. In many positions you will need to handle customer service tasks, basic patient care and clearly communicate physician information to patients. Medical assistants must demonstrate professionalism and tact when interacting with patients.
- Attention to detail. Medical assistants may gather patient contact or insurance information and keep medical records organized. You must be meticulous and highly detail oriented to succeed.
- Compassion. Making patients comfortable and empathizing with their concerns is crucial ensuring patients are calm and collected for medical procedures.
- Multi-tasking. Staying organized and measured in the face of quickly changing circumstances and a lengthy "to-do" list will make you indispensable to a healthcare team.
These are just a few key medical assistant skills that will help you excel in medical assisting and beyond to many other career opportunities in healthcare.
A career in medical assisting involves a diverse array of roles and responsibilities. Depending on the practice you work for and department you are in, your normal everyday tasks can vary widely.
Potential tasks include (but not limited to):
- Answering the phone and greeting patients
- Informing physicians about patient concerns
- Scheduling appointments
- Gather patient information: contact info, insurance info, etc.
- Measuring patient vital signs
- Taking blood pressure, pulse and respirations
- Setting up exam rooms for procedures
- Visual and hearing tests
- Drawing blood
- Pregnancy tests
- Making patients comfortable during an appointment
No matter what's required in your day-to-day experience on the job, what ties everything together is your professionalism, care for patients and attention to detail. Your resourcefulness will make you a valuable resource in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Read more about a typical day in the life of a medical assistant and what you can expect after getting a job in the field.
Medical assisting career paths
Ranked #5 Best Health Care Support Jobs of 2018 by U.S. News & World Report
Medical assistants can choose employment that best suits their strengths. If you excel at administrative support duties or find that you do not enjoy working around blood, an administrative role could make use of your organizational skills. If you prefer to provide direct patient care, a clinical role would be the best path. This role could include collecting lab specimens, explaining medical procedures and medications to patients, and recording vital signs (duties vary according to state law). Or, as a medical assistant you may wish to incorporate both clinical and administrative duties into your daily work routine and choose to work in a smaller office that requires a medical assistant who can perform both functions.
Earning your degree (or diploma) is the biggest step to become a medical assistant. Some states do not require a certification in order to practice medical assisting, but it's a good idea to sit for either the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam to get certified and earn an edge on the job market even if it isn't a requirement. Graduates with a degree or diploma are eligible to sit for these exams.
Work Environment
With a career as a medical assistant, you can typically expect a 40-hour work week with full benefits (such as 401(k), paid vacation, and medical/dental insurance), although part-time and weekend shifts are often available. About 73% of medical assistants build careers in general practice or specialty physicians' offices while 12% work in hospitals. The remainder are employed by other patient-care facilities such as long-term care homes and outpatient clinics.
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The introduction of students to the overall operation of the physician's office is the basic objective of this program. Students are trained to assist the physician in the examination room, to perform routine laboratory procedures, and to handle financial records, correspondence, insurance forms, and other administrative functions. Our ultimate goal is to prepare students to successfully gain entry-level employment as a medical assistant.
The introduction of students to the overall operation of the physician's office is the basic objective of this diploma program. Students are trained to assist the physician in the examination room, perform routine laboratory procedures, and handle financial records, correspondence, insurance forms, and other administrative functions. Our ultimate goal is to prepare students to successfully gain entry level employment as a medical assistant.
The introduction of students to the overall operation of the physician's office is the basic objective of this diploma program. Students are trained to assist the physician in the examination room, perform routine laboratory procedures, and handle financial records, correspondence, insurance forms, and other administrative functions. Our ultimate goal is to prepare students to successfully gain entry level employment as a medical assistant.
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The Diploma in Medical Assisting Services program at the Akron Campus of Herzing University, 1600 South Arlington, Akron, OH has a retention rate of 83.3% for the admission cohorts that entered in 2017. This rate is based on the Annual Report Form submitted to the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
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From education funding to water pipes, plenty to talk about
By Rick Karlin
Despite a 2-to-1 enrollment deficit, but buoyed perhaps by Donald Trump's election as president, New York Republicans are on track to hold at least 31 of 63 seats in the state Senate. It would once again give them control of the chamber if Brooklyn Democrat Simcha Felder continues to vote with them.
And with as many as 33 seats likely to go their way once the final counts are in, the Republicans could enjoy an even greater majority in the 2017 legislative session.
That suggests the coming session could provide echoes of 2016, when Republicans controlled the Senate as well.
But there will likely be differences, dictated by factors like the 2017 mayoralty in New York City, and even the impact that a Trump presidency may have on the state.
One change comes with the continued growth of the Independent Democratic Conference. The IDC, has since its formation by Bronx Sen. Jeff Klein in 2011, played a pivotal role by joining with Republicans to assure them of a working majority and that's unlikely to change this year.
The IDC has grown from four to seven members and they've established themselves as full participants in the Senate.
"The IDC is not just a reality but it's a functioning reality," observed Richard Brodsky, a former Democratic assemblyman and now a senior fellow at the Demos think tank.
Most believe the IDC will stay with the Republicans this year. And that will likely be OK with the governor, since it makes it easier for him to enact fiscally conservative policies that he wants.
"It works for him," one observer said of Cuomo and the IDC/Republican alliance.
"New Yorkers want Democrats and Republicans to work together to get results, and we expect to continue to partner with Senator Klein and the members of his Independent Democratic Conference," Republican Senate spokesman Scott Reifadded in an email.
One Democratic executive the Republicans don't get along with, though, is New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. The GOP has clashed with him since he tried, unsuccessfully, to get Democrats elected to the Senate in 2014. And with this year's 2017 mayoral elections in New York City, Republicans will probably avoid doing him any favors. Due to state laws, many initiatives as well as funding that city leaders desire has to go through the Legislature.
Here are some other things to watch for during this coming session.
Tax or regulatory relief for business groups, who are generally are more aligned with Senate Republicans than Democrats in either house.
They'll likely be reminding lawmakers that last year brought the start of a $15-an-hour minimum wage and paid family leave.
"Those have a real impact on employers and growth and we would like to see the Legislature and governor recognize that," Zack Hutchins, spokesman for the state Business Council, said.
Education. The state teachers' union, New York State United Teachers, hopes to be on a better footing with GOP lawmakers, at least compared with 2014 when they, with de Blasio, worked on behalf of many Democrats.
NYSUT's Executive Vice President Andrew Pallotta noted that the fight over standardized testing linked to teacher evaluations is on hold thanks to a four-year moratorium.
That leaves them to focus on getting more money for education. Pallotta pointed out that court rulings in the more than decade-old Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit still haven't been fully met for funding New York City schools. "We've really got to put the resources in the schools," said Pallotta.
On the other side, groups like StudentsFirstNY, which supports more charters and a long-sought tuition tax credit for parochial and private schools, will continue to push ahead, although the credit will almost surely be blocked again in the Democratic Assembly which has close ties to teachers' unions.
"StudentsFirstNY looks forward to continuing to work with the bipartisan leadership on behalf of all students in New York state," said Jenny Sedlis, their executive director.
Environment. Overall, environmentalists hope they can reach more common ground with Republicans, especially following the water pollution problems with possible carcinogens PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) in the last year.
When people worry that their water is contaminated, the fallout crosses party lines, noted Peter Iwanowicz, executive director at Environmental Advocates.
"Everybody got a real sense of the challenges facing the state in providing drinking water," Iwanowicz said, referring to worries about PFOA and PFOS that have turned up in water supplies for Hoosick Falls and Newburgh.
Infrastructure. Recent water main breaks and even sinkholes in upstate cities including Albany and Troy illustrate what both environmentalists and business groups such as Associated General Contractors say is the need for infrastructure upgrades.
"The hot issue this year is going to be about environmental infrastructure," said Elmendorf. "All over the state, from Albany to Buffalo, stuff is falling apart. That's going to be a real area of focus."
The Trump effect. This is still a wild card, but Senate Republicans may find themselves having to oppose the new president if he takes actions that are unpopular in New York, such as funding cuts, aggressive deportations of undocumented immigrants, or attacks on organized labor.
"The Trump presidency will challenge the Legislature in really direct and forceful ways," predicted Michael Kink, executive director of the Strong Economy for All Coalition, a labor-backed organization.
Closing the LLC loophole, which allows limited liability corporations to basically give unrestricted amounts of money to political campaigns and do so in relative privacy.
Republicans have steadfastly opposed this, saying it would infringe on free speech rights while opponents say it has brought undue amounts of money into the political process and opens the door for influence-peddling.
While there's nothing to indicate that Republicans are changing their view, advocates say they will keep pushing.
Susan Lerner, executive director of Common Cause NY, points to the recent presidential race in which both Clinton and Trump were critical of how money influences politics.
"Both candidates talked about the extraordinary damaging impact on money in politics," she said.
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Winter is my least favorite time of year, at least when it comes to my beauty routine. Cold temperatures plus dry heat can lead to chapped lips, dull complexion, and frizzy hair. Thankfully, though, I've come to rely on a few essential products to keep me looking fresh while I tackle the elements:
Hair: Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum/ Josie Maran Argan Oil
When you have fine hair like myself, static cling is a major problem during the colder months. The combination of cold temps and low humidity add extra electricity to my hair, resulting in one hot mess. I use Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum to tame fly aways and keep my hair smooth. I'm also a huge of fan of Moroccan Argan Oil. It is great year round and keeps my hair hydrated to avoid any extra static cling.
Face: Bare Minerals Prime Time/ Clinique Moisturizing Lotion
Not only does cold weather cause my hair to go haywire, but it wreaks havoc on my skin. I have normal to dry skin, so when it's cold out, my skin tends to be on the drier side. It's important to stay extra moisturized during winter, so I use a combination of primer and lotion to keep it moist without being too oily. The primer keeps my makeup on all day, while the lotion keeps it from drying out.
Lips: Mally Gentle Lip Scrub/ Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink Punch
No matter how much water I drink my lips always managed to get chapped at some point during the season. To combat dry, flaky lips, I use Mally Gentle Lip Scrub before applying any type of lipstick. This stuff preps your lips and gets rid of all the flakes so your lipstick can glide on smooth. I also use Maybelline Baby Lips to keep my lips moist. It's a tinted chapstick, so I can still have some color on my lips.
Nails: Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil/ Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
Just like my skin, my cuticles always dry up when it's cold. Before a manicure, I always soak my nails in Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil to replenish and rehydrate my cuticles. Plus, the apricot scent smells delicious. If I'm short on time, I rub some Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream on them. This stuff is not as messy as the cuticle oil, but moisturizes like a lotion. I keep it in my purse at all times.


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Ruth Resnikoff with their boy, Mikey visited our Bash from Coconut Beach, Florida
Carol Hyatt with her friend, Bob and Bichon, Cuddles
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Nas attends Pandora Sounds Like You NYC featuring Nas, Young M.A, Dave East and Biz Markie DJ Set at Brooklyn Steel on July 19, 2017
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You all know that I love my Kindle Fire from Amazon. I've had my Peacock case by Speck Products for years. My case was looking worse for the wear so Speck sent me a new one! Thank you Speck! My old case is Peacock (bright turquoise blue) and the new case is a gorgeous deep purple called Aubergine.
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I have dropped my kindle very rarely, but each time I was grateful that I had this case because my floors are acid etched concrete. I.e. most things that drop on them break. Ray has actually killed a kindle that way, but he refuses to use a case. It drives me crazy!
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Winter is… Well, winter's here. The chill has set in, the warmth is all but gone, and people are pulling out their thermals. Which could be an overreaction if you live in Durban, where winter just means less humidity and the need for a slightly lower SPF. Regardless of how low the temps dip in your neck of the woods, it seems that this time of year is more dangerous for road users.
Here's a look into why winter brings out more crashes so that you can be prepared and take more care while driving during the colder months. We like you in 1 piece (same goes for your car).
The cold affects your body
When your body gets cold, it focuses its blood flow back to the core, which is your chest. So, your extremities, like your fingers and toes and even your arms, start to feel numb. Practically speaking, your bodily reactions are slower, so as you force your icy arms and fingers from the steering wheel to the handbrake, you'll experience a general sluggishness.
It's sort of like moving your arms through warmish honey. That's why you need to make sure that you turn the heater on and drive more cautiously.
Drinking and driving
If you're among those that enjoy the odd glass of sherry, adult hot chocolate, or Gluhwein to get the cold out of your bones and wake your body up… Let us tell you that alcohol only makes it seem like you feel warmer. It's actually having the opposite effect. You see, alcohol opens up tiny blood vessels in your skin and open blood vessels lose heat much faster.
Wondering why alcohol makes you all hot and sweaty if we've just told you that it has the opposite effect? Sweating is the body's way of cooling down, so your body is actively trying to get cold again. Which defeats the purpose of that hot toddy you just downed in order to hit the road feeling warm and alert.
And obviously we need to say right here and now that drinking and driving is just the biggest no-no of all times. It dulls your senses, slows your reaction times, and impairs your judgement. Rather savour that sherry when you're at home and aren't planning on getting behind the wheel.
The cold also affects the road
Wet, cold roads make it harder to control your car, while fog and rain can limit your vision. Oh, and did we mention that these common elements of winter also mean that your car will perform slower? That's not all. There's also the impact on the roads themselves. Cold weather can crack concrete, heavy rains can cause temporary flooding, the rain can also wear out structures, and sleet impairs friction on asphalt.
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"The government has promised to end the war on the motorist, but clearly Mick Giannasi doesn't agree, and has decided to become a rogue unit."The ABD calls upon the Home Secretary to review the way police forces in Wales are organised as it is apparent that some chief constables there have far too much spare time on their hands. We also call upon him to review the role of the Association of Chief Police Officers, and whether chief constables, who are unelected civil servants, should be allowed to form their own profit-making private company, exempt from the Freedom of Information Act, and partly funded by the Home Office. ACPO also operates a private firm which provides training to speed camera operators 6.
"Policing strategy should be decided by our elected representatives, not by chief constables with an eye on profit and future employment opportunities."