I am a proud supporter of small business. I believe that small businesses are the bread and butter of America. Small businesses are proof that one young entrepreneur can rise to the top of the ranks in our society. That is why I support small businesses. Third Eye Arts is a metaphysics shop nestled in Tucson’s unique Fourth Avenue business district. From the outside it appears to be just a small shop with a big Buddha in its window, and mandala fabrics hanging on shelves, but in truth Third Eye Arts is so much more.

In order to really get to the heart of Third Eye Arts, one must first describe it. Its entrance is flanked by middle eastern symbols. The first object one sees as they enter is a life sized statue of a Buddha. On the left of the entrance is a shelf flanked by Buddhist ritual objects. These mock knives and brass bells provide an insightful look at Tibetan Buddhism. In the center of the store is a mock living room set made out of furniture carved from unvarnished root-wood. This beautiful artwork is hand-crafted and sells at fantastic discount prices. To the left of the mock living room set is a display shelf filled with folk art. This rapidly circulating shelf offers hand made artwork from some of Tucson’s finest local artists. Sometimes you can find things like renaissance style statues or crystal fae sitting on those shelves. To the right of the mock living room is a large bookshelf filled with Grimoires of spells, decks of tarot cards, and old explanations of metaphysics. This is Third Eye Arts’ library it is lined with old used books. The musty tomes always give off a fragrant unmistakable scent.

The entire shop is full of different metaphysical odds and ends. The compendium of merchandise never ends. Every nook and cranny in the shop is filled with different objects. On its shelves you can find everything from magic wands to crystal balls.

The atmosphere in Third Eye Arts is unmistakable. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and there …

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A culinary school is an institution that is devoted to education in the art and science of food preparation. This school awards degrees which show that a student has undergone the necessary curriculum and now has the right level of training to pursue a career as a Chef, or other related cooking careers.

How some schools work

Culinary schools are often associated with that of public restaurants where a student can acquire experience in working in an environment and also performing in many roles.

There are some schools, like the Culinary Institute of America, that offer programs where an actual chef demonstrates their own knowledge and skills, and then they will be given a certification. Then some other schools have programs where the students can gain a 2 year Associate of Applied Science degree or a 4 year Bachelor of Science degree.

How to choose the best culinary school for you

There are more than 500 vocational, college and university programs that are scattered all over the country, so with that many, how do you pick the one that is best for you? There are about 7 steps to take to figure out which school will be the best fit for you.

Step 1, you should figure out what you want to do after you graduate. Such as, do you want to start a catering company, or a bakery, or start your own restaurant? Once you have decided than you can search for the schools offering those classes.

Step 2, you should decide what is most important to you in a school. Example, Location, costs and financial aid, class size, or location and housing. Step 3, you should list a group of schools you want to contact for more information; this will help you to obtain more information. Step 4, you will want to now narrow down your field, you will want to mark the pros and the cons of each school, marking in the end which ones are your best choices. Step 5, once you have chosen the best school for you, you should than visit it, and this …

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March 4, 2008

Another busy day. I (finally) submitted my newspaper article about the Yuki Goto photography show to my editor. During digital art class, I read a lot about VCU School of the Arts, mainly because they were several student presentations that didn’t interest me. I also continued the sketch of a biracial woman that I began on Monday and am now starting to color it. This evening, I submitted eight photos to JPG Mag through their website and later printed 20 copies of my ‘zine that I intend to fold sometime this week. Lastly, I am sending my CD to NPR just because. I realize it’s a gamble but it only costs $0.41 to send it so I might as well. I filled out the appropriate form, packed it, and will mail it tomorrow (along with a copy of the CD for Grace, a high school friend.)…

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Considering that I spent most of the day traveling to and from Chicago (for a field trip to the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art), I had plenty of time in the van. So I worked on my novella “Ralphie Tastes Like Mango” and doodled. I felt productive, although describing what I did hardly sounds like anything. Right now I am working on my VCU Arts portfolio because I may be transferring. I have four out of the sixteen pieces I will submit but I have until May 1. I SHALL OVERCOME! Hopefully I will hear back from Natasha, the woman at La Escuela Bolivia who I emailed about the arts festival, soon. Of course, tomorrow is Sunday so I don’t expect a reply until the start of the business week.…

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It’s noon on a Friday and I spent much of the morning perusing Craig’s List. I mailed out a few submissions after lunch, worked on a sketch of a black woman’s face, and am now looking forward to a field trip to Iowa City. I’m going to listen to an author’s talk. Then tomorrow I head to the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Arts. I’ll have plenty time on the bus ride to work on a few of my personal projects. Now I should actually do my homework!…

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