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DEFINITION: (noun) A studio especially for an artist or designer. SYNONYMS: artist's workroom. USAGE: Joe and Delia met in an atelier where a number of art and music students had gathered to discuss chiaroscuro, Wagner, music, wall paper, Chopin, and Oolong.

The Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, was a gift to the US from France to commemorate the centennial of the Declaration of Independence. The statue was designed by the French sculptor F.A. Bartholdi and depicts a woman with an uplifted arm holding a torch. The pedestal was designed by American architect Richard Morris Hunt, and its cornerstone was laid on August 5, 1885. Who served as Bartholdi's model for the Statue of Liberty?

An investigation by researchers at the Queensland University of Technology in Australia revealed that a number of laser printers release toner particles into the air. The study, which examined emissions from 62 different printers, rated 17 as "high particle emitters." These ultra-fine toner particles are capable of infiltrating the lungs and causing lasting damage; exposure may lead to an increased risk of lung disease, heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

Hafez was a 14th c Persian mystic and poet. His ghazals, or lyrical poems, are noted for the beautiful manner in which the themes of love, mysticism, and Sufism are presented. Much that is known about Hafez comes from legend and myth, though scholars believe he was the disciple of the Attar of Shiraz. During his lifetime, Hafez faced charges of blasphemy due to the content of his poetry; but 20 years after his death, an elaborate tomb was erected in his honor. What is inscribed on his tombstone?