Like many artists, he started out making simple glass toys and figurines to sell at malls.

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The 2012 VIERA HDTVs produce black levels that have consistently been recognized as among the best in the industry, super fast response time, intuitive and therefore easy to operate controls, an infinite number and variety of internet apps, a new VIERA's, clean and simple design incorporating "Glass and Metal" Design concept to express elegant and luxurious theme.

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The simple paneling behind, frameless glass enclosure and backlit LED lighting make a statement without all the pretense and formality of a traditional cellar.

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Relatively inexpensive to manufacture, steel and glass components were also comparatively simple to assemble because the buildings were designed to "express" their materials.

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It gave us a simple but elegantly beautiful slate of plastic and glass that altered how we entertain and inform ourselves day and night.

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With 11 children and many more adults living in the simple mud home -- and only a few windows with glass panes -- it became clear that more needed to be done.

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For the glass wall overlooking the street, Ms. Lutz insisted on installing window coverings, strung on simple hospital-track metal fixtures, for privacy.

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Here, you can try heli-skiing and heli-fishing in one trip, cruise in a glass-bottomed boat and swim with sharks or eat poached beef fillet with horseradish gnocchi for dinner and simple, traditional country eggs and bacon for breakfast.

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