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This paper studies the shrinkage estimation for the difference between location parameters of exponential distributions when it is suspected but uncertain whether the two parameters are equal. A pre-test estimator and a shrinkage estimator after pre-test are proposed. Both the suboptimal levels of significance for the pre-test estimator in a special case and suboptimal values of shrinkage coefficients for the shrinkage estimator are obtained based on a regret function. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

This article discusses the controversy surrounding a collection of alleged Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings known as the Mumford collection. The paintings were exhibited at the Orlando Museum of Art but were later seized by the FBI, who accused the discoverer, Michael Barzman, of forging them. The article explores the complexities of determining the authenticity of artworks and discusses cultural differences in how copies and fakes are perceived. The authenticity of the paintings remains uncertain, but the controversy raises questions about our relationship with art. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates a range of products including the Broadband Low Noise Amplifier from Agile Microwave Technology Inc., the Torque Wrench from Anoison Electronics and the Frequency Extenders from Eravant.

The article discusses several projects using repurposed paper including the walls of the Brushstroke restaurant made from paperback books designed by Takashi Sugimoto, an igloo based on those in the Canadian arctic but built with hardcover books, and paperbacks soaked in water and dipped in wax by sculptor Jessica Drenk.

What Remmel didn't expect was that becoming a Master Naturalist would change their perspective on what it means to be a birder: More than just watching birds, it involves being a steward of their habitat, too. WILDFIRE WATCHERS In New Mexico, Master Naturalists trained at the Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary are using their avian education to help the Forest Stewards Guild study how birds respond to wildfire management techniques. "Sometimes I call it being a slippery-slope naturalist", says David Gorsline, a Virginia Master Naturalist since 2018. RESULTS Versatile Volunteers Master Naturalists apply their skills in a variety of ways to make their communities more bird-friendly. [Extracted from the article]

The article looks at Cai Guo-Qiang and his use of gunpowder in his art. Guo-Qiang uses gunpowder for explosions as well as in drawings where he burns it directly onto paper. In 1992 he mapped out circles with lines of gunpowder fuses and lit them, using electrodes to monitor his heartbeat and the shock waves in the ground. His art explores the connection of man to the earth, creation to destruction, and the duality of life.

Jack Ky Tan, a UK-based Singaporean artist, combines sculpture with activism and curation to challenge and reshape art institutions that are rooted in colonial legacies. Tan believes that language is a powerful tool of the master, but he has found a way to "hack" it by decoding and exposing the linguistic gaslighting used by institutions. He works with institutions to improve their communication with artists and marginalized groups, and he has also brought visual imagery into legal documents to better represent the cultures involved. Tan's approach involves thinking materially and rejecting the mind-body dualism of Enlightenment thinking. He embraces a philosophy of resistance rooted in "tropical" ways of thinking and mutual sheltering, rather than competition. Tan envisions a future that can be manifested in the present, and he calls for collective action in co-imagining a healthy future for institutions. [Extracted from the article]

"J.E.H. MacDonald Up Close: The Artist's Materials and Techniques" is a book that combines history and science to provide a unique perspective on art. Written by Kate Helwig and Alison Douglas, who come from the scientific side of art history, the book explores the tension between art experts and scientific experts. It focuses on J.E.H. MacDonald, a co-founder of Canada's Group of Seven, and delves into the controversy surrounding alleged forgeries of his work. The book also offers a captivating history of MacDonald's life and work, and emphasizes the importance of relying on science in the art market. [Extracted from the article]

Hometown Hacks Projects From Our Readers Upcycle deadheadedflower parts intobeautiful, naturalwatercolor paints thatare a cinch to make Whenever I walk through my garden, Ifind something withered that needspruning. How to Make Botanical Watercolors These paints contain the flavonoids, anthocyanins, carotenoids, and chlorophylls extracted from thedeadheaded organic matter. [Extracted from the article]

In this article, the author discusses paper, his preferred art medium. His love for paper started when his mother, who was a secretary for Ford Motor Company, brought him home some company letterhead to draw on. The author discusses two different paper stores in New York City, Kate's Paperie and Pearl Paint.

" Once he got into Yale, Duke explains, his mother accepted it, saying, "Well, they know Yale in Tobago!" Duke entered the Yale School of Drama looking for an actor's rubric: What could he do to guarantee a good performance every time? But Duke, playing M'Baku, the charismatic and domineering leader of the taciturn Jabari tribe, was the obvious breakout. Since Duke had to make his supporting characters at Yale "very feature", I ask how he feels now that M'Baku, a side character, is front and center. "M'Baku could blow my m'back out if he wanted to", a polite request for more thirst traps from Duke, went viral more than once. [Extracted from the article]

The author describes the materials she uses to create her artworks for books. Her favorite is the pencil since it allows her to tell a story through the lines of her drawings. She also loves oil paint for its slow drying and odors. She adds that she likes the need to apply a scientific method when using oil paint.

The article evaluates several sets of artists' materials for children from Creativity for Kids, including the Planets: Create a Solar System Mobile kit, the Sky Diver Paper Airplanes kit and the Butterfly Paper Mobile kit.

Check out the Bishop Museum, which boasts the world's largest collection of Polynesian art and artifacts, and the Iolani Palace, the only royal residence in the U.S., home to Hawaii's former king, Kalakaua, who ruled the island some 130 years ago. DEPARTMENTS: Culture FALL TRAVEL Photograph by BILL REAGAN WITH INFLATION RECENTLY HITTING ITS highest rate in over 40 years, many Americans are dialing back ambitious post-pandemic travel plans. Settled by Cuban immigrants in the 1960s and '70s after the 1959 revolution that brought Fidel Castro to power, Little Havana is at the heart of a city that is home to nearly two-thirds of all Cubans who live in the U.S. Start with a cup of Cuban coffee from one of the neighborhood's many walk-up windows, called ventanitas, such as at La Colada Gourmet. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on ways to properly protect paper materials during exhibitions. It mentions that it is important for institutions to integrate an exhibits policy, educate staff about the damages exhibiting materials can do and give them realistic expectations and guidelines for exhibit areas. It states that it is also important to avoid too much light exposure as it can prove harmful to exhibit materials.

Confined to her home during the lockdowns of the covid-19 pandemic, Greenwood was motivated to pursue a form of photography outside the traditional photographic darkroom. Greenwood put her own spin on cliché-verre to create these images, which reveal the interaction between traditional art materials and household substances. B Photographer Charlotte Greenwood b THESE entrancingly vibrant orbs look like something plucked from an alien planet, but they were in fact created without a camera by photographer Charlotte Greenwood as part of her ongoing project, Cliché-Verres in Colour. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on recommends the FT Weekend's Life and Art podcast, topics includes beyond finance and economics, such as artificial intelligence (AI), pizza baking, and Russian bankers, and features guests discussing life through food, fun, and philosophy.

April Franzino WD Beauty Director HAPPY FEET Soaking salts, lotion, and plush slippers soothe soles. Giftable cookbooks DECEMBER 25 Wrap up one of these books - picked by the WD Test Kitchen - for the home cook or aspiring chef on your Christmas list. A tree-rific display DECEMBER 9 Arrange your prettiest cards into this iconic shape on Christmas Card Day, and then turn the page for special designs to send this year. [Extracted from the article]

"Best in Show" is a children's book written by David Elliott and illustrated by Cátia Chien and other artists. The book features a collection of poems, illustrations, and prose text about different dog breeds. Each spread showcases a specific breed, accompanied by a poem, an illustration, and additional information about the breed. The book covers a wide range of breeds, from popular ones like Labrador retrievers to lesser-known breeds like Xoloitzcuintli. The book's diverse art styles, engaging verse, and interesting facts make it an enjoyable and informative read for children aged 4-8. [Extracted from the article]

Some kids take this new understanding and they focus it on becoming assemblers, gathering cars or car information into a collection that helps expand their subject knowledge. "Some of the kids interested in cars fall into conceptual play because they're interested in collecting facts about brands or models or engines", Alexander says. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses how powerful mosaic can be as a medium for depicting complex global challenges. It mentions that medium of mosaic can be a very powerful medium with which to explore climate change and the Anthropocene. It also mentions that composing a clear narrative in any given mosaic requires a dance between the materials and the andamento.

The Arch began as the brainchild of actor Keanu Reeves, the bike he wanted to ride but couldn't find: a purposeful, powerful, and distinctively American cruiser. It's mesmerizing in the way a lava lamp can be, but lava lamps aren't mounted to the handlebar of an $85,000 motorcycle, or hurtling with you up Angeles Crest Highway, Keanu Reeves hot on your heels. Asked if he has an ideal riding day on the motorcycle, Reeves names the road we're on, then expands his horizons to the Santa Monica Mountains. Reeves has put tens of thousands of miles on the machines, and he liked the long legs of Boyd's new cog. [Extracted from the article]

The chosen 25 from eight provinces across the country gathered in August in Hangzhou, capital city of Zhejiang Province in east China, for the intensive course headed by Jin Jiahong, 50, winner of many national contests. In 2008, Jin joined a hand embroidery course at Tianjin University organized by professor and writer Feng Jicai, who is said to have set up China's first digital database of intangible cultural heritage. On August 24, Wen and Zhang made debut speeches at the Douyin handicraft artists' conference in Shanghai in east China. PHOTO (COLOR): Jin Jiahong looks at her hand embroidery work "In Love with Blue and White Porcelain" at her studio in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, on September 2. [Extracted from the article]

An interview with artist, decorative painter, and furniture designer Pierre Bonnefille is presented. When asked about his fascination with materials and textures, he cites their ability to bring color to life. He describes his primary materials that include pigments mixed with sand, rock or metal powder, binders, and water-based solvents. He also explains his collection of insects.

THE SUPPLIES KIDS NEED TO START THE YEAR OFF IN STYLE Tech Protection Fit for a 16-in. laptop or tablet, this ripstop nylon sleeve is padded for extra insurance against crammed lockers. Stay-Cool Lunch Box Stick it in the freezer, and the gel-filled lining turns the whole bag into a long-lasting ice pack. Sweet Erasers Mistakes are easier to handle when kids can correct them with these sprinkle-topped cuties. [Extracted from the article]

WELLNESS As the coronavirus outbreak has taught us, crisis is a powerful teacher. "We are wired to crave familiarity and predictability - those give us comfort", says Massachusetts General Hospital clinical psychologist Stuart Ablon, Ph.D., author of Changeable: The Surprising Science Behind Helping Anyone Change. Recognizing what self-care means to you will give you the internal resources to face changes, Carter says. [Extracted from the article]

Caroline Ross had been rewilding her life, and her art, for several years when she brought a basket of her foraged art supplies to a festival run by the Dark Mountain Project in Dartmoor, England in 2016 and shared her artistic process with others. To see Ross's painting supplies - even a digital rendition of them - is to feel a sense of closeness to her and to the earth. For Caroline Ross, feathers become brushes, seashells transform into painter's palettes, and clays offer up pigments. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the Xuan paper as the fourth treasure along with ink, brush, and inkstone used in traditional Chinese painting. It notes that the lasting and corrosion-resistant Xuan paper is also widely used in calligraphy, painting, and book printing. It adds that the Xuan paper was invented by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han (25-220 AD) Dynasty.

The author discusses the materials and techniques he uses to make comics. He first started making comics according to the book "How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way," by Stan Lee and John Buscema. After meeting other cartoonists, he decided to use a Japanese brush pen which allowed him to get slick, lively, black lines while avoiding spilled ink. Using vellum, a see-through paper, allows him to look at the mirror image of his drawing easily.

The author discusses using different media for her artworks for picture books. She says that she first used pencils, erasers and paper to copy artworks. When she decided to become an illustrator, she started using crayons that turned into watercolor to paint. She used acrylics to try to emulate the painting styles of the illustrators she admired.

The article reviews several products including medium brass knot earrings from Jennifer Fisher Jewelry, art supplies from Yoobi, and the Beachweaver Pro Rotating curling iron from Sarah Potempa.

The article looks at a way of authenticating works of art. Science has been used to authenticate art for quite a long time. The chemical composition of paints has been examined, and some paints have even been radioactively dated. But, until recently, the common factor in all the science used to figure out if a piece of art was forged was that it was concerned with the medium of the artwork, rather than the art itself. A paper in a November 2004 "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences" by Hany Farid and his colleagues at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire uses statistical techniques to examine art itself. Farid, on the other hand, used techniques that had evolved from his investigations into digital images. What Farid did was to convert each work of art into a set of mathematical functions.

Then choose what to use to color your creations: colored pencils, markers, colored pens and gel pens, crayons, watercolor pencils or water brush pens, and paint. There are art supplies for kids and crafty adults alike, but the coloring books and tools are real standouts. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the tools needed by science illustrators aside from starting with the basics to hone their drawing skills and aesthetic sensibilities. Topics discussed include shift from use of pencil and paper, ink, watercolors and even airbrushed paints to computers, digital tools like Photoshop software from software company Adobe, three-dimensional (3-D) modeling, and animation program Maya from software company Autodesk, and benefits of doing digital.

The article explores Jeffrey Gibson is master of myriad mediums. Painting, sculpture, Southeastern river cane basket weaving, Algonquian birch bark biting, porcupine quillwork. The variety reflects and draws from his diverse background: He's of Choctaw-Cherokee descent and gay. This mélange comes together beautifully in "Jeffrey Gibson: Infinite Indigenous Queer Love," at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, Massachusetts.