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By Adriana Noton

Art auctions online are the latest channels to deal in artworks. Comfortable and convenient they allow bidders to bid and purchase from the ease of their home or office. Providing a secluded setting without any undue competition and rivalry, online auctions are perhaps a better version of their older brick brothers.

The big names in the world of auctions are synonymous to parade of wealth. People come in the auction events to enhance their social status and do not hesitate in bidding at sky-rocketing prices to become the centre of all attention. The resultant of these price wars, in most of the cases is abnormally inflated price. This might not be the matter of worry for the big fish, but in such cases, the real losers are small players who are genuinely interested in the work.

However in an online auction there is no compulsion and encouragement to do so. People usually do not go overboard with their biddings and there are fair chances that you might find an artwork at a reasonable price. So if you want to avoid all the hassles of transportation and keep a low profile, online auctions are just for you.

Another trend that is fast cropping up is lower appearances in the real auctions. Some of biggest auction houses have reported this trend. Many people today appoint their dealers to participate in auctions. For these dealers participating in a virtual auction is much easier job. Therefore the auction houses today are opting for their digital versions.

Participating in an online auction has just two requirements – availability of a high speed, reliable internet connection and bidding software. Different bidding software are compatible with different types of operating system. So before installing one do not forget to check for its compatibility. Since winning or losing a bid is just a matter of seconds, you have to be very cautious during the process. So, be careful about that.

People who are relatively new in the world of online auctions must start with established and reputed names. There are many websites that serve as a great platform to begin with. Here you will find the listings of all the auctions that are scheduled with the artwork on sale. For the actual process you are required to create a permanent account from where you would be required to deal. Generally most of these sites allow for the initial bids one day before the actual sale.

Today these search for an artwork has become pretty customized you can sort your results with respect to the type of artwork, artist or era. Some of the websites all allow you to mark your preferences. Whenever an item of your preference would be on display you would be prompted.

Art auctions online, have undoubtedly simplified the whole process for all the stakeholders and intermediaries. But like other virtual activities cases of fraud and scams have been reported here too. So until and unless you are an experienced bidder, deal with big and trusted names only.

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By Carl Buchheit

In the last couple of years I have come to really appreciate these two words: “chreode” and “entelechy.” Each word is fabricated from Greek roots. “Chreode”-a very recent invention-was coined in the mid-20th century. The other word, “entelechy,” is also a little bit newish, but in a much older kind of way. In print, “entelechy” can be traced back to about the year 1600. I love these words. They communicate about ideas and experiences that are important to all of us humans.

Chreode is a neologism (meaning a “new word”) created by C.H. Waddington (1905 to 1975), a British biologist and geneticist. It is made from the Greek roots chre, meaning “it is necessary,” and hodos, meaning “route or path.” Chreode can be defined as “the path of what must be.” Nature seeks this path always, as it is the most stable, requires the lowest amount of energy, and presents is the least resistance to development along its way. It is the path of least resistance. Think of chreodes as grooves or channels; they allow our systems to operate with least energy and maximum efficiency, but they also trap us in paths of meaning and behavior that we may want to change, but which we simply lack the means or energy to get out of. If the groove is too deep, it’s hard to get out of it. “Almost there” doesn’t do it, because we slide back down the sides, back to the bottom of this “path that must be.”

Entelechy is derived from the Greek roots of “to have” and “perfection.” Aristotle uses the word to convey “the realization or complete expression of some function; the condition in which a potentiality has become an actuality.” In various applied senses (apparently due to misconceptions of Aristotle’s meaning), entelechy is “that which gives perfection to anything; the informing spirit.”

We all seek our own version of entelechy, the “realization of potentiality.” When we succeed, this is very cool! But when we succeed in manifesting something, we can also get ourselves caught in unwanted chreodes, the seemingly un-revisable patterning that keeps running long after the good effects of our desired manifestation go from being positive to being incredibly limiting-as when the solution overstays its usefulness and becomes a new, apparently permanent problem. This is pretty much always a confusing development, because if it weren’t for the chreodic tendency of past solutions to keep ruining present successes, we would probably have many fewer present problems.

For those familiar with the Transformational NLP toolbox, two main questions may come to mind: “What would you like?” which is our way of beginning movement toward entelechy, and “What stops you?” When paired with proper physical calibration, “What stops you?” is our most high-speed chreode tracer. The art of good change-work is to create new outcomes and solutions that will not stabilize themselves into future limitations. The good news is, this is all quite learnable, and can be applied to ourselves and others equally.

About the Author: Carl Buchheit, MA has been involved in NLP for over 25 years. He is certainly one of the most cutting edge practitioners of NLP in the world, and quite possibly the busiest. Carl continues to learn, and integrate what he learns, from everyone he encounters. For more information:

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Many people consider the kitchen the most important room in the home. It is where meals are prepared and where families get together to eat and spend time together. If a homeowner’s kitchen is not as functional as they would like it to be or if it is dated, they should consider a kitchen remodel. Before they create a kitchen design in San Marcos CA that will work best for them, there are a few things the homeowner should take into consideration.

Keep Traffic Away From the Main Prep Areas

Experts such as Guedes Construction Inc. know the “working triangle” in a kitchen is the area between the sink, the cooktop, and the refrigerator. If a homeowner wants to make their kitchen more functional, traffic needs to be redirected from this area so the area is clear. This means installing a kitchen island with seating far from this area. It also means creating an alternate path through the kitchen people can take if the main prep area is being used.

Install “Built-In” Appliances

Built-in appliances will not only make the kitchen look more modern, they will also create extra space in the kitchen. Installing the refrigerator into the wall will save a great deal of space. Also, a built-in oven with a cooktop installed in a kitchen island will free up space and make the kitchen look amazing.

Create a Workspace Around All Appliances

Each appliance needs a countertop beside it if the kitchen is going to be functional. For example, if there is no space by the refrigerator, the homeowner would need to move to another area of the kitchen to pour a drink.

Appliances Before the Design

Before the homeowner creates their kitchen design in San Marcos CA, they should first choose their appliances. It is much easier to create a design around the appliances rather than trying to fit the appliances in with the design. Also, consider the size of the kitchen before choosing the appliances. Most people want nice big appliances, however, these appliances won’t work in every kitchen. Think about practicality and functionality when shopping for appliances.