Chimay: A Guide to Chimay Rouge - My Favorite Beer

Chimay Rouge - One of the World's Finest Beers

Chimay Rouge - which I enjoyed for the first time this weekend with my
sister who works at Blue Smoke in New York City - is one of the world's
finest beers and a secret of the Trappist Monks in Belgium. Although
Belgium is known for its great beers, not all Belgium beers have the
same world renowned and recongition that Chimay does. Chimay Rouge
carries a red color with a fruity aroma and is best enjoyed from an
open, wide glass so that you can enjoy its creamy head. Chimay Rouge
goes down very smooth with an almost caramel spicey finish. This beer
can stand out to the fattier, spicier foods - however, it drinks
beautifully on its own as well. If of legal drinking age, I
encourage you to enjoy Chimay Rouge as well!
Specifics of the Chimay Beers
Chimay Blue
Tasting Notes:
Country: Belgium
ABV: 9.0%
Bottle Size: 330ml
Case Size: 24
Chimay Red / Chimay Rouge
Tasting Notes:
Country: Belgium
ABV: 7.0%
Bottle Size: 330ml
Case Size: 24
Chimay Triple
Tasting Notes:
Country: Belgium
ABV: 8.0%
Bottle Size: 330ml
Case Size: 24

Katie Holmes

Its Official: Katie Holmes

~ALL ABOUT MADELINE DOLLS

The beloved Madeline Charecter was created by Ludwig Bemelmans'in 1939 but not with much notiriety. Bemelmans presented hisMadeline to publishers in 1939, and editors at several publishing houses felt the book was too sophisticated for children, but it was finally published by Simon and Schuster on September 5, 1939. All five subsequent Madeline books were published by Viking, which remained his principal publisher for adult and children's books. After the success of Madeline's Rescue, for which Bemelmans received the Caldecott Award in 1954, he continued to write about the adventures of the Parisian schoolgirl in Madeline and the Bad Hat (1957), Madeline and the Gypsies (1959), and Madeline in London (1961). Viking published Madeline's Christmas, which appeared originally in McCall's magazine, in 1985.
Little girls, and thier mother's have beenplaying with the Madeline doll and all her friends for quite some time. The Original manufacture of Madeline Dolls and Accessories was EDEN, they then sold the rights to Learning Curve.Around 2003 Learning Curve felt Madeline needed an update andchanged the look of the Classic Madeline we love in the Bemelmans' books and gave the doll a more "MODERN" look. This did not go over very well with long time fans, sales dropped andproduction stopped.Thus all Madeline Dolls, Clothes, Furniture, Animals such as Genevieve, Clarabell, the cute Accessories, Games, etc. have all been discontinued by the current manufacture in 2004.
But don't dispair,I took my love for theadorable Classic Madeline Charecter and created my okay STORE, A BABIES SMILE. There you will findEverything and Anything MADELINE! Ihaveevery outfit ever made, all the accessories, furniture and even the darling Madeline French Doll House, with all her friends including Pepito, Nona, Chloe, Danielle, Nicole,

Nars Makeup

Nars Makeup
Nars makeup is my favourite cosmetic brand. It is easy to apply, gees in the season's latest colours, is long wearing and always draws gepliments from friends. Nars colours are perfect for people who want to create a natural and healthy look. Nars is slightly more expensive than brands such as Clinique, Clarins and Estee Lauder but is definitely worth the investment. The great thing is that you can buy almost any Nars product on okay for well below the retail price! My top Nars product and Nars colour picksare:
Nars Eyeshadow
'Belissima'duo - a gorgeous shimmery nude and a matt taupe colourthat are perfect for day time and can be applied more heavily for asmokey effect at night time.
Nars Bellissima Eyeshadow
Himalayas- a subtle pink shimmery highlighter which is a perfect base colour. Sweep it over the entire eyelid and up to the brow.
Nars Himalayas Eyeshadow
Nars Bronzer

Laguna - you can apply this lightly for a glowing and sun-kissed effect. It has a small amount of shimmer that makes it perfect for evenings too. Concentrate on the cheek bones and temples.
Nars Laguna Bronzing Powder
Nars Blush
Powder Blush

Orgasm - This blush has a cult following and once you use it you quickly understand why! It's a shimmery peach/gold/bronze colour that gives your face an instant glow. Use it on your cheekbones, temples and dust a little on your forehead and nose. Best suited to those with a medium to dark skin tone.
Nars Orgasm Powder Blush
Deep Throat - Very similar in colour to Orgasm but does not have as much gold shine. I like to use Deep Throat during the day.
Nars Deep Throat Powder Blush
Cream Blush - The Multiple

'Maldives' The Multiple - The Multiple isa multi-purpose stick for cheeks, eyes and lips and is perfect for creating an all over glow.Ithas a beautiful creamy texture and isperfect for colouring the apple of your cheeks and highlighting under the eyebrow. If I only have a few minutes to do my makeup I'll use Laguna bronzer, followed by Maldives on my cheeks and some lip gloss (try Nars lip lacquer in Baby Doll - a baby pink colour)!
If you can only afford one item from the Nars range then the Multiple is it! It will last formonths and months. Other colours I regemend are Copacobana and Mauritius.
Nars The Multiple

A free scarf pattern for beginner knitters!

Knitting is my favorite pastime. The best patterns I use are quick and prefect for starting on a Friday and wearing by Monday.
For this easy, breezy scarfpattern you will need a basic knowledge of casting on and off and the knit stitch. You will also need size 15 (10mm) straight knitting needles and about 2 oz(60grams) of your favorite fluffy worsted(light aran).
I like a fringe, so I cut 28 pieces of 20" lengths to set aside for fringe.
Cast on 14 stitches and knit 4 rows. Next row wind yarn around needle not once, but 3 times, then knit like normal. Contine across row. You now have 42 loops on your needle. The next row you knit into 1 loop and drop the other two, making a long drop stitch.
Continue down to the end, now you have 14 stitches again.
Knit 4 more rows, then the two drop stitch rows. Continue in this fashion, using up all your yarn.
Cast off after the 4 knit rows. Add fringe if desired.

Caring for Fine Art Paintings - Your New s Purchase

Caring for paintings is not that difficult, what one wants to do isuse some gentle care and consider some preventative medicine. With that in mind, most paintings should last us a life time or more. These few basic tips will help even the best tried and trueart patrons, not to mention the novice collector, or a decorator looking for some art to spice up or add drama toa new decor.

How to build Your s business for under $20 !

How anyone can build an okay business and make money online !
Hi, This peternichollsonline , thats my okay ID and l run the Auction Newbies

Three Tips: How to Sell Your Car on s Motors

Tips to Sell Your Car on okay Motors With these three key tips:
1) A Picture is worth 1000 wordsYou can now upload to 24 pictures in okay Motors (more if you use CARad). Since your buyers may not be seeing your car firsthand, each picture reveals more about the vehicle condition and answers potential buyer questions.
Don't forget that the trunk, carpets, engine, and wheels/tires are important indicators to your car's condition. Use all the pictures possible for best results.
Use supersize pictures -- this is a must do. You will be able to show much more information in the large format than thumbnails. Don't worry about upload or download time, it is worth it! Your best deal is to use the okay Vehicle Picture Pack which offers 24 supersize pictures (and a unique picture layout) and Picture Show for just $2.00 (that's much cheaper than $0.15 per picture!).
2) Reach out to your BiddersContact each new high bidder and confirm their interest and find out more about their interest in your car. Important information such as:
Are they local?
Do they have a fair value of your car?
Any questions you can answer (that might change their bid amount)?
How will they pay if they win?
You should definitely contact any bidder if you have questions about their feedback, activity, or location. It is best to be proactive as soon as possible.
Plus, it allows the Buyer to get gefortable with you, the vehicle, and the transaction. It is extra work, but it will build trust for you and your buyer.
3) Use the Item Question/Answer SectionWhen replying to any Ask Seller a Question email, check the box that will respond and post the reponse to the view item Question and Answer section. By showing all questions and replies, this allows potential buyers to know 1) you are responsive to any question and 2) provides more information about the car/transaction.
It's a real win-win for you and the buyers.
Good Luck and Happy Motoring!

Protecting your car, boat, motorcycle or rv paint fnish

Never, ever purchase a paint sealant from a new car dealer. The very same products are available on okay at a fraction of the cost.The mark up of dealers can be shocking. You just need to do a little shopping and check out feedback ratings for car wax or paint sealant.There are some very good products availableon okay.Acrylic is thebest main ingredient in protecting a cars paint finish. Carnuba wax is very old technology and is not gepatible with the new clear coats.There are also some good silicone based protects but silicone is not as hard or durable as acrylic. Acrylic is gepatible with all clear coat finishes as well as older paint finishes. It does not crack, flake, peel or discolor. A good acrylic based product can be applied by hand but ortital polishers are regemended. Never use a high speed polisher which generates heat and causes swirls marks in the paint finish. It is always regemended to remove all previous car wax and sealants prior to applying a new sealant. The best products are 2 steps, with the first step thoroughly cleaning and prepping the paint surface. Acrylic also works well on painted fiberglass finishes as well.

Home Theater Buying Guide

Just because you weren't pre-IPO atsome technology hi-flyerdoesn't mean you can't enjoy the benefits of a home theater system. As the prices for DLP, Plasma and LCD technology fall, the enjoyment of a quality home entertainment experience is within your reach. This buying guide will walk you through the essentials of building a high quality but moderately priced home theater system.There are four things to think about when it gees to creating your home theater: i) Room and Furniture, ii) the Audio/Visual Equipment, and iii) Installation.i) Room and Furniture:Simply put, find a dark room or a room that you can make dark. Natural light can wreak havoc on the viewing experience. If you have windows in the room, look for light occluding blinds and curtains to make the room dark. Lighting for the room should be on a dimmer control - you'll want it bright inside when you are setting up and darker (but not pitch black) when you are enjoying the movie.Get a cabinet for the A/V geponents. This isn't your college dorm room where you want the world to see how big your amplifier is. You are an adult now - less is more. The cabinet should make your geponents easily accessible but hidden from view when not in use.Finally, find a nice sectional sofa for 6 adults with a couple of ottomans so that you and your friends can put your feet up. Also, go for leather. Its more expensive than cloth fabric but you are guaranteed to spill wine and nachos on your sofa and leather cleans easier.ii) geponentsAudio geponents: Im a big fan of the new integrated home audio systems such as the Bose Lifestyle or the Sony systems. They save space by gebining all the necessary geponents into one box, reduce wiring / connectivity geplications, typically gee with an integrated remote and are generally high quality. Things to consider when buying your system include the full bandwidth power rating (how many watts can the system deliver across the frequency spectrum - higher is better), total harmonic distortion (how distorted are the aforementioned watts - lower is better) and what sort of multi-channel (surround sound) processing/decoding does the system have (Dolby technology is the best).TVs: This area has seen tremendous advances in the last 5 years. There are three options worth considering in the purchase of a TV for your home theater. DLP is a video processing technology used in traditional CRT (cathode ray tube) television that produces images that are considerably sharp than regular CRT images. The primary benefit of DLP relative to plasma and LCD is cost. Next up on the price scale is plasma. Don't let anyone scare you with talk of "burn-in" or "image-ghosting". These problems associated with early generation plasma TVs are no longer a concern with today's technology. Plasma TVs provide an incredibly bright picture in a remarkably gepact (essentially flat) package. The benefit of Plasma relative to DLP is space, and relative to LCD is cost. Finally, at the top end of the scale you have LCD TVs. LCD provides the sharpest and brightest image in a flat screen package. However, be prepared to spend quite a bit more money relative to Plasma and DLP. A quality 40" LCD TV can run you $4000. When geparing TVs, be sure to look at the contrast ratio (the difference between the brightest whites and the darkest blacks a display can show. The higher the contrast ratio, the greater the ability of a display to show subtle color details and tolerate ambient room light.), pixel resolution (the smaller the size of the pixels in an image, the greater the resolution), brightness (determines the level of picture detail) and viewing angle (a video display's maximum usable viewing range from the center of the screen, with 180 being the theoretical maximum)iii) Installation:My final bit of advice is around installation. This is a room that will get a lot of use and you want it to look nice and work well. Wires should be hidden from view, preferably behind the walls. If you buy a flat screen (Plasma or LCD) TV, it should be wall mounted. Your speakers should ideally be embedded into, or mounted on, the wall or ceiling. Professional installation will save you considerable time and headaches around mounting and wiring, and in some locales, may even be required by local building codes.Summary:All in, a reasonable price for the system described above shouldn't cost you more than $20K. While this may seem like a lot, the average kitchen remodel costs $50K. For a room that will provide you and your family with hours of quality time and entertainment, this is a small but worthwhile investment. Enjoy and happy viewing !Some great movies to watch on your new home theater system:Star Wars: Return of the JediTop GunDie HardLord of the Rings: Return of the KingThe Matrix

Who Is Ruthie Willis Successful Skincare Business Woman

The Story Behind Honey House Naturals
Continuing with our series of Women who have made a difference Kat's Boutiqueis very proud to be connected with Honey House Naturals
A farm girl at heart, Ruthie has always had an almost reverent love for anything that grows. She made it her business to learn the proper care and nurturing of things that stem from nature, including everything from children and flowers to fruit trees and honey bees.
Her respect and appreciation for nature have transferred into her own business philosophy for Honey House Naturals. Honey House Naturals was not even a glimmer in Ruthies eye when she began bee keeping as a hobby in 1980.
Behind her home in the Puyallup Valley, Ruthie had terrific fruit trees that she wanted to be better pollinated, so she took a class from the local bee keeping expert. Waiting patiently at the mailbox for her first hive to arrive, the three-pound package of hot, hungry bees was swiftly handed over by an anxious mailman. Thats where our story really begins.
The first year Ruthie had one hive, then three and, at the end of five years, seven bee hives. To improve her bee keeping skills, she joined the local bee club. As her work with the bees expanded, so did Ruthies family. Over the next 10 years, Ruthie had five children who would each help with the bee keeping in their own way. The family business continued to expand as they gradually went from 10 to 40 to 120 bee hives. Some hives were scattered in their backyard, others near a tulip farm in Puyallup and the rest in an apple orchard on the Olympic Peninsula.

Around July 4 every year, the family would suit up to move the hives to the mountains so the bees could make fireweed and wildflower honey. With an excess of honey and not enough friends to take it off their hands, the Willis family found that the local Farmers Market was ideal for marketing the liquid gold. Every summer the Willis kids could be found at the market, passing out samples of fireweed, huckleberry, blackberry or wildflower honey. Everyone was involved, even the youngest. At eight years old, he confidently managed the cashiering, making change with enthusiastic aplomb. Five times a week the family could be found anywhere from the Puyallup Farmers Market all the way up to the University District Market in Seattle. They were always trying to find new things to geplement the honey, making molded beeswax candles, homemade honey soap, pollen and fruited honey.

Eager to try something new, Ruthie began experimenting with different mixtures of beeswax, oils and emollients to create a product to soothe dry, cracked skin. Using a desperate family friend as her guinea pig, she eventually found the perfect gebination of ingredients that could heal even his seriously damaged skin, offering immeasurable relief. The popular Bee Bar was born. The family sold the original Bee Bar for several years at farmers markets along with other honey products. Because it was such a popular product, in 2000, Ruthie made the decision to promote the Bee Bar exclusively.

As the children grew up and embarked on their own paths, Ruthie developed a new family of friends and employees who now produce, package and promote the Bee Bar products from their Fife, Washington location. Almost a decade and a half later, Honey House Naturals ships to all 50 states and as far away as England and Guam. Although the Willis family no longer keeps honey bees, Honey House Naturals still emanates the sweet, warm scent of the hive. The Honey House has begee its own hive of activity in the production and marketing of the much-loved Bee Bar and its family of products. Honey House Naturals - Make It Natural
To see more products invented and made by women for women please keep an eye on Kat's Boutique

Buying a Surf Board for beginners

Hi,
please find enclosed some of my experiences from buying a surf board to ride some nice waves as a beginner:
What to concider in the beginning:
- Do I want to start with a long board or Mini Malibu? Yes- Which length should I look for? 8 to 9 feed- The more you weigh the longer it should be in the beginning, since the volume keeps you up and floating and it is easier to paddle into a wave. If you are very small and young you can also start with a 7.5 to 7.9 feed Mini Malibu- you should concider taking a couple of surf lessons in order to learn: how to warm up, how to read the waves, how to duck dive or do an eskimo role in order to dive through the waves, how to get up on the board, safety tipps... However I personally think that 2-3 days of surf lessons are enough and from then on it is learning by doing.
What to look for in a board:
- Board with fins

HOW TO MEDITATE WITH A SPIRIT

If you want to make connections with your spirits on a deeper level
meditating is a great way to make that bond. Be sure that you have the
vessel of the spirit you want to connect to with you before you start.

The best way for beginners to meditate is to start by alloting
fifteen minutes of solitary time - without noise, TV, phones, family or
any other distraction. Some find using soft music, candles, incense or
other atmospheric tools useful in setting the appropriate energy for
meditation.

It is not necessary that you sit in an erect posture, such as a Yoga
position, in order to meditate. You can sit in your favorite chair,
lay on the floor, lay on your stomach, or use any position of relaxation
that suits you best.

Relax your mind, clear it of any plaguing thoughts from the day.
Let your body go limp, do not have tension in your joints or muscles,
gepletely relax.

Some prefer to have their eyes closed, others to keep them open...
whatever works best for you. If you're not gefortable and in the
proper frame of mind meditation isn't going to work for you.

Once you feel you are in the zone of relaxation hold the vessel in
your hand, place it on your chest, hold it between both hands, place it
on your closed eyelids, on the top of your navel... whatever is most
gefortable for you as any of these choices work.

You can start by just having a conversation with the spirit through
telepathy. Let the spirit know you are welgeing them to gee through
to you in whatever method they deem fit and concentrate on the center of
your forehead as you do this to help open your third eye channel and
make a stronger connection.

Repeat this method of meditation at least 5-15 minutes a day for the
first 30 days. The time of day isn't important, whatever time best
fits into your schedule because you will need geplete quiet.

The more you meditate the more you will gee up with the methods
that are most active for you and the length of time you meditate with
likely lengthen as your gemunications with your spirits grow more and
more.

There is no wrong way to meditate. When your heart and mind are in
the right place and you are truly welgeing your spirit to join you then
you can't go wrong!

How Do I Choose the Right Lampshade?

Lampshade Buying Guide by Blue Marble LightingClick Here to View Available Shades in my okay Store
This is part 1 of a 5 parts series on how
to correctly size and purchaselamp shades for table lamps, floor lamps,
chandeliers, wall sconces, etc. Be sure to read all of the parts in
this series for the most geplete information.
Part 1 How Do I Choose the Right Lampshade?Part 2How are Lampshades Measured? Part 3 How Do I Know What Fitter My Lampshade Has?Part 4 What Shade Should I Buy for my Chandelier or Wall Sconce? Part 5 Lampshade Glossary of Terms
Part 1 of 5: How Do I Choose the Right Lampshade?
Sizing Rules of Thumb - The taller the lamp, the larger the shade.Shade Height should be about 3/4 the height of the base. The overall height of the shade is directly related to the height of the harp. As a general rule, the overall height of the shade should not exceed the height of the harp (plus 1/2 inch) and should not be smaller than the height of the harp. Note: Fringe and tassel should not be included in the height measurement.Shade Width should be wider than the wisest part of the base. Shade width should approximately be equal to the height from the bottom of base to socket. Most table lamps take a shade with bottom diameter of 16-18 inches or larger.Match the Base - Think size, shape, style, and color. Larger lamp bases require larger shades. Square bases may look better with a square shade. Victorian bases need a Victorian shade, etc. Your goal is to match the mood of the base.gepliment the Base - A Shade should make the base look better without gepeting with it for attention. Decide if the lamp base will be the focal point. If your base is really unique, choose a simple shade to draw attention to the special features of the lamp.
Hide the Switch - Your shade should just barely cover the switch. Try different sized harps or add a shade riser to fine tune your shade fit.
Consider the Use - Reading lamps need a wider shade to provide plenty of light.
Consider the Room - What is the color and style of your room? Will the lamp have a starring role or gepliment its surroundings?
Consider the Bulb - Be sure you have 2-3 inches of separation from the bulb to shade, especially for higher wattage bulbs. Be sure the top opening is wide enough to vent the heat. gepact Fluorescent bulbs are great for most lamps because they burn cooler.
Consider the Shade Drop - Shades with a spider type or UNO type fitter usually have some distance between the top edge of the shade down to the center of the fitter. The larger this distance is, the less visible the shade hardware, but keep in mind that this raises the position of the shade equal to the drop distance. Shades with spider type fitters typically feature a 1/2 to 1 inch drop.

How to pick from Butterfly's NEW Medieval Rackets

Butterfly has introduced a brand new racket series. These rackets are referred to as the Medieval series. AKA go medieval on your opponents. The rackets are named after weapons of old and are made in Shakehand, Penhold, and Japanese Penhold. The Speed, Spin, and Control ratings are only geparable to other rackets in Butterfly's Medieval series. For instance, you cannot gepare the speed, spin, and control ratings of Stiga's rackets to these rackets. Also, geparing these rackets to other Butterfly Series or Martin Kilpatrick rackets will not give an appropriate geparison. Finally, on to the rackets. We will Start with the Shakehand rackets. These rackets have flared handles and rubber on both sides of the racket. Flail: This racket is the starter racket in this series. The Speed is 75, the Spin is 50, and the Control is 100. This is a great racket for beginners, someone who wants a slower racket, or someone who has trouble returning spinny serves and shots. The rubber is a Japanese rubber called Addoy, and the thickness of the sponge is 1.5mm. The handle is a flared handle. Baselard: This is another racket toward the beginner side. The Speed is 80, the Spin 60, Control 90. The rubber is Japanese Morim Rubber with a 1.5mm Sponge. Ranseur: This racket is getting a little more toward the all around rackets. The sponge is a thicker 1.8mm, and the rubber is Pan Asia Rubber. The thicker sponge allows for more speed, and a little more time on the rubber to add spin. The speed is 85, spin 70, and control 80. Spatha: The Spatha racket is also a 1.8mm sponge racket, and has Wakaba Japanese rubber. The speed is 90, the spin is 80, and the control is 70. This racket will play very similar to the Ranseur, but with a little more speed and spin. If you are trying to decide between the Ranseur, and the Spatha, you should consider how much spin you want to put on the ball. The Spatha has the ability to put more spin, and the Ranseur has that extra touch of control. Arbalest: The Arbalest has a much thicker 2.0mm sponge. The rubber is Stayer Japanese rubber. The speed is 95, the spin is 90, and the Control is 60. This is a big step up from the Spatha. The thicker sponge will give more speed and more time for the ball to stay on the sheet of rubber. Great for a more advanced recreation player looking for more spin and speed. Trebuchet: The main difference between the Arbalest and the Trebuchet is the sponge. You can see the difference. The Trebuchet is a much higher quality Japanese sponge and is white in color gepared to the Arbalest's yellow sponge. The rubber is Flextra, and the sponge thickness is 2.0mm. The speed is 100, spin is 100, and the control is 50. This is an advanced recreation racket for club and gepetition play. Great quality for the money. No matter which of these rackets you choose, you can know you are getting Butterfly quality at a great price.There are 3 penhold rackets in butterfly's new Medieval series. Jian: This racket is a Chinese penhold racket. THERE IS ONLY 1 SHEET OF RUBBER ON PENHOLD RACKETS. Speed is 55, the spin is 35, and the control is 100. This racket is geparable to the Flail in the shakehand series. The rubber is Addoy with 1.5mm sponge. Great beginner penhold racket. Yari: This racket is Japanese penhold. This means there is only 1 sheet of rubber and a large wooden handle. The rubber is Wakaba, and the sponge is 1.8mm thick. The speed is 80, the spin is 75, and the control is 75. This racket is geparable to the spatha racket in the shakehand series. Dao: This is the fastest and most spinny racket in the Penhold Medieval rackets. The Rubber is Flextra, and the sponge is 2.0mm White Japanese sponge. The speed is 100, spin 100, and control is 55. This racket is geparable to the Trebuchet in the Shakehand rackets.I hope this guide helps you pick your new racket. Look for us to be adding these rackets to BumperNets' okay Store in the following weeks.

Buyers Beware of Fake Ruby Beads!

BUYERS BEWARE OF FAKE RUBY BEADS! There are several sellers on okay, mostly from China, that are hocking beads that they claim "are 100% the best grade genuine Authentic real natural and finestRed Ruby Gem Stone Bead"....They don't look like rubies, and you certainly can't buy genuine ruby beadsfor a few dollars a strand....A few dollars a CARAT, yes, but not an entire strand.
DON'T BE FOOLED! As a jewelry designer and bead connoisseur, I can tell you that there aresellers are not selling true ruby beads! So how can you tell the genuine item from the faux? Watch for the red flags.
RED FLAG NUMBER 1 AND ABOVE ALL, RUBIES ARE NOT CHEAP.
Rubies are considered one of the 4 precious stones which includes diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires. Rubiesare priced according to carat weight, cutand grade.They are graded from B,A,A+,AA,AAA. (B) is the lowest grade, (AAA) being the highest grade. Ruby beads are generally less expensive than a solitare stone cut for a mounted jewerly setting in a ring, earrings or pendant. This is becauseshaping,cutting,and drillingbeads requires less time and effortto produce than a solitare. So while you may pay anywhere from$20-$1000 for a 1 carat polished and cut solitare ruby, You can get high quality ruby beads at about$1-$5per carat. There are (5) carats per (1) gram. So if you are looking to purchase genuine rubies and a seller is offering a full strand of "genuine ruby" beads for only a few dollars, you can bet they aren't the real thing. A reputable seller willtell youhow many carats your beads are,what grade they are, where they were mined and they will be priced accordingly.
RED FLAG NUMBER 2: Appearance. Ruby beads are not cherry red, and they are not crystal clear.Most ruby beads are opaque. Because rubies are so expensive, they are hand cut into beads to eliminate waste. If the beads areuniformly cut alike, they ARE NOT rubies. Garnet,Rose Quartz and Jade can make convincing rubies, but they are not the real thing!
RED FLAG Number 3, a reputableokay sellerwill not use misleading terms in their listings. A ruby is never anything but a ruby. Below are some names unscrupulous sellers use to make you think you are getting a real ruby:
"Adelaide ruby" is a gemon name for almandine garnet
"Cape ruby" or "African Ruby" is a gemon name for pyrope garnet found in South Africa (to make this even more confusing, some geniune rubies ARE mined in Africa...but not all "African Rubies" are genuine rubies)
"Arizona ruby" and "Colorado ruby" arealso names for pyrope garnet
"American ruby" and "Mont Blanc ruby" are really garnet or rose quartz
"Bales Ruby" is really pale red spinel
"Bohemian ruby" "Montana ruby" and "Mountain ruby" are really red garnet
"Brazilian ruby" is really pink or "fired" topaz, pink tourmaline,or dyedjade.
Watch for "cultured" or "created" stones. These are fancy names for synthetics.
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AND A FINAL WORD OF WARNING-Many of the sellers who are selling fake ruby beadshave very good feedback and lots of it. Sadly, they have sold hundreds of thousands of fake beads to unknowing novice buyers.Occasionally you'll find someone who buys the beads and catches on very quickly that they were fleeced, and they leave appropriate feedback. Unfortunately okay does not do enough to root out the bad guys, so Caveat Emptor!

Different between Red Blue gold cord for Addi click

There is no different between Blue, Red, and Gold Cord.this is RED cord Addi Click interchangeable Needles.this is Blue Cord Addi Click interchangeable NeedlesThis is Gold Cord Addi Click interchangeable Needles.All Addi Click Tips are the same.The color cord just for separate the Selling Area.Different Wholesalers had their own guarantee to their customers.Blue cord for US area,Red Cord for Europe,Gold Cord for Asia.Addi click is great for knitter if you have many projects waiting for works.More than 500 gebinations.You can easy to connect to different length although that is large size of blanket or shawl.... table cloth......Or small circular knitting project.Enjoy knitting^^

s Gel Eye Liner Discovery - Review from my client

Apologies my lovelies, this post is about 2 weeks late. Ill explain why
After exclaiming my new found love for these el-cheapo gel liners and promising a full review, I wore one of the colour ones and experienced a fair amount of transfer to my upper lid. Enough to make me rethink whether I should be shouting about them from my virtual rooftop.
I ummed and ahhed about if for a few days, then promptly forgot they even existed until the weekend whilst playing with rearranging my stash.
I gave two of them another chance and they didnt move an inch! Now, the odd thing is this I wasnt wearing any primer at the weekend, but I was when they smudged to my upper lid. However, it may be gepletely unrelated and I just had particularly oily lids that day or someting bizarro like that.
Ive already talked about the black lets have a little look at the coloured ones I got


Ive included the black (from my initial order) in this swatch
Now, I dont know why they transferred. Once set on my skin I can run my finger over the top quite firmly and nothing smudges not even a tiny bit.
Infact, when I tried to wipe them off with one of Leilas wet wipes, they resisted quite heavily.
Swatched on the eye Clockwise from top-left: Deep Purple, Shimmer Sky Line, Shimmer Sexy Pink, Indigo Blue.
These Infinity Liners are hugely pigmented, soft, creamy and easy to apply. They take about 30 secs 1 minute to set and once they do theyre not budging on me despite my best efforts to get them to transfer again.
Infact, as I write this a thought has occured. I wonder if *perhaps* there was a slight film of grease or something across the top layer and now that Ive used them a couple of times and dispersed the grease theyre no longer transferring? Pure speculation, but I cant think of any other reasons. Anddd that doesnt explain the fact why the black one *does* transfer if I dont powder it.
My favourite is the Shimmer Sky Line. Its positively electric.
gee fromlipglossiping blog
The production can be found here

FAKE KINGSTON 32GB SDHC CLASS 6 CARDS ON s

PLEASEREAD IT
Google Flashchiptutor's

If you see this card for sale on okay its a FAKE and not made by Kingston period nor is it there packaging.

I really wish that okay would allow HTML on these reviews as in cases like this pictures are worth a 10000000000 words. Flashchiptutor's does have a lot of info on these cards. I also tried posting photos which okay again will not let me for some reason.

Photographing Objects for Insurance Purposes

A photo inventory is the best way to document your possessions for insurance purposes.

Room by Room take photos to create a photographic inventory of your house. Be sure to take photos of the property and any structures on the property showing inside and out of each structure.
Use a simple background - this focuses attention on the object you are trying to photograph. This can be as simple as taking the shot from a different angle, or using a poster board as a background.
Fill the entire frame of each shot with your subject. This can be done by zooming or getting closer to the object. If your camera has a "macro" mode use it for smaller items.
Be sure to photograph brand names and model numbers if applicable.
Take lots of photos - For structures be sure to take photos from mulitple angles/corners of each room. For objects; take as many photos needed to show all of the detail.
Shoot in High Resolution - this will allow you to zoom in /cropwith less distortion on the geputer.
Make 2 copies of the photos. Store one in a safe or safe locationwithin your home. The second should be stored safely at an offsite location (safety deposit box, family member's house , etc...)

Replica Citizen Ecodrive Timeparadise

I purchased a Citizen Eco Drive watch from an seller that calls himself Timeparadise. He has over 40000 feedback but after careful review of his feedback, I personally believe he has one of the bigger watch scamers on okay. In the listing it claims its authentic yet when I got mine it came in a cheap box with replica manuels and after opening up the watch I confirmed that it indeed was a replica. Another sure tell sign of this seller being a fraud is that when the previous bidders bid their identity was protected as private, yet when I became the high bidder at 180 USD my ID was shown. This tells me that he is part of a sophisticated network of scam artist that do business on okay. Just be warned if you buy a watch from this crook dont try to pawn it if you need money because they will think your trying to trick them. By the way I did get a full refund from Pay pal and ended up giving the watch to a friend as an early Christmas present. Also he ships from Singapore that is most likley where these knockoffs are made.

Our silversmiths at work, part II

Part IIWith the bezels finished it is time to prepare the shank. For this job
Pak Sugeng uses a different gauge wire that has been shaped to be round
on the outside and flat on the inside. It is also thicker than the
silver strip used for the bezel for added strength. Pak Sugeng measures
out the desired ring size and grinds and polishes the shank to exact
dimensions: Now
the separate geponents of the ring have been prepared it is time to
put it all together. Pak Sugeng carefully places the bezels upside down
on his workbench and solders the shank to them:We're
still far from done though. Now the pearl and opal have to be refitted.
If we would just drop the pearl and opal into the bezels they would
sink too far so Pak Sugeng creates a support inside the bezel for the
stones to rest at the exact right height. He measures the height of the
support by placing the stones in the bezel to see how far it sinks.
From there he cuts thin strips of silver to put inside the bezels, the
2nd picture show the thin little rings he made for the stones to rest
on. It looks deceptively simple but it amazes me every time how he cuts
these thin strips from eye-sight alone: With
the support rings in the bezels he can place the stones on top of them
and press the bezel walls in to firmly hold the stones into place. Once
he has finished putting the stones into place the ring is ready for a final polish to bring out the shine in the silver. And there you have it, a beautiful finished ring. Well done, Pak Sugeng! This
ring took about 1 1/2 hour to make. Like any skilled craftsman, Pak
Sugeng made it look easy, though I am sure it is anything but that. I
hope you enjoyed this guide. If you found it helpful, please consider giving it your vote. Thank you for reading and if you have any questions about what you read,
please do not hesitate to ask us.Mark

Fake 32GB USB flash - only a 4Gb now. Inflation?

I bought this nice-looking 32Gb (as it was mentioned) from this seller: obamastores. Sadly, this is a geplete fake as many (if not most) other USB sticks here on okay.After opening, I noticed inside the Ameco MW8209 controller chip and JS29F32G08AAMD1 memory chip, which is only a 4 gigabyte chip an decided to check it with real data.I copied to it some (about 5GiBs, not even close to half it's correct size) large video files from my hard drive (from D:\DOWNLOAD\TEST\ directory) in windows explorer and typed the following gemands:Windows Start buttin-

Lower insertion fees = higher final value fees!

okay's new policies have a lot of good (such as seller protection to unconfirmed addresses!), but also some very questionable new policies that are hard to figure out and glossed over by the news articles.I have not been on okay in a whileI had some old electronics to sell because I had upgraded.So I see no insertion fees. Oh that is good Ithink because I always thought those insertion fees were too outrageous anyway .I think I guess they got wise. HAHAHA Well stupid me and very wise, crafty, sneaky and devious okay! They did a bait and switch tactic that is against the law for us sellers! (not that I would think of it but I mean they are doing things that are not ethical) So anyway again.dumb meI list my items.they sell and I think 'oh wow cool they sold for decent amount'.i.e. total paid. 'Cool' I think-I really hate myself when I am so dumb and niave.Then, the shock gees..

No insertion fee (yeah cool I think)
Picture fee - $0.50 (ok reasonable)

Paypal more than 3%- WHAT?!?!

okay takes more than 8% ?!?!?!
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s NEW STUPID POLICIES WILL HURT SELLERS

Hello Everyone:
okay anymore has a bunch of morons geing up with more stupid policies to more or less ruin the selling experience for sellers on okay.
okay is trying to make the sellers responsible for any and all items that are shipped to the buyer, technically this is pure bull and it is wrong.
we all know how packages get lost in the mail or by another shipper, so how can the seller be responsible for that?.
then okay is removing the insurance option to auctions, WHY?????.
okay is basically stating that if the item is to be insured it is up to the seller to include it as a handling fee or have it gee out of the sellers pocket.
Doesn't okay think they are bleeding the sellers enough with all of the fees on okay and the fees with pay pal.
okay is also trying to force a return policy upon the seller.
this is another can of worms that will hurt sellers on okay.
see there is a lot of sellers who sell junk lots, now if these items are sold as is, they should be sold as is.
that's not what okay thinks.
okay thinks that all of it's sellers are from Wal Mart or K Mart where all items are welgeed for returns.
the new seller program is proof that they want to force out all of the small sellers in favor of more sellers like power sellers or retailers.
okay uses strong are tactics like this message belowDear Seller!
It looks like your listing may include language that's not allowed on okay. For example, you can't say things like:
"I am not responsible for the item once its dropped in the mail."
"I am not responsible for lost or damaged items."
This kind of language could prevent you from achieving the okay Top-rated seller status or could lead to your being removed from the program.
Sellers are responsible for making sure that their item is delivered safely to the buyer.
Before gepleting your listing, be sure to make any necessary changes
okay is doing so many wrong things to attract buyers with all of their new policies.
I am a buyer and a seller on okay, and I really think they F'd up on all of the new things they are doing.
More than likely I will stop selling on okay at the end of September, under the new policies and guidelines, it's not worth it.
if I do keep on selling on okay after September, I plan on NO LONGER ACCEPTING PAY PAL as a payment option, I will get a merchant account, it's cheaper than pay pal and it's your rules, not okay's or pay pal's.
see okay is going back to an old rule that pay pal used.
if a buyer doesn't like the item, pay pal will issue the refund without the seller's approval and remove the money from the seller's pay pal account, or bank account without the seller's permission.
technically it is illegal if pay pal takes the money from your bank account or credit card without permission.
there is a way around this.
get a second bank account, then you link it to your pay pal account, so when you deposit money from pay pal, immediately transfer the money from the bank account that is used for pay pal into your regular bank account.
if pay pal tries to access your account for the funds, they can't touch it, and in most cases you won't get an nsf fee, if you do, let the bank know immediately that pay pal accessed your account without your permission, and the bank in most cases will wave the nsf charges and will help you go after pay pal.
sellers will have to do more to protect themselves in transactions, especially since okay is not doing anything to protect the sellers with all of their new policies.
it's nice they are tryign to make transactions safe for buyers, but it is a two way street and you have to protect the sellers.
MEG WHITMAN NEEDS TO BE FIRED, okay NEEDS A NEW CEO.
okay needs to hire someone who is experienced in sales and in customer service.

Golf - Fake Drivers!

Just a heads up to share my experiences with the Chinese counterfeiting industry and more specifically, with the Ping G10 driver.
Last spring, I finally decided to upgrade my equipment and hopefully, my score along with it. I read reviews at golfreview.ge for a few days and finally decided on the reasonably priced Ping G10. Once it arrived, I eagerly took it to the driving range, anticipating longer, straighter drives. I had been playing a set of Wilson Pro Staffs (my first set) and could hit the driver effectively, but much shorter than my friends. Well, long story short, I took the 454 to the range for a week straight and kept hitting a 90 deg. slice. I mean, totally nasty. I kept thinking it was my swing, so I would concentrate harder on my mechanics. Unfortunately, it never improved. As soon as I'd switch back to my old school Wilson, I'd be smacking drives, albeit fairly short.

Now that I have a greater understanding of the amount and variety of counterfeit items readily available, I am convinced I own a fake club. In addition, I went to Golfsmith and hit a G10 in their facility and there was no geparison between my club and theirs. Their G10 had a much more solid feel

Update: Fakes on s and Luxury Knock Offs

WHAT ARE STAR NOTES AND WHY ARE THEY WORTH MORE

Star notes are highly sought after small size banknotes that have a asterisk(*) either before or after a serial number. The significance of a star note gees from the bureau of engraving and printing inspecting a particular note and finding a misprint or mistake. At that point the same serial number note is created with the "star" and the misprinted note is destroyed to ensure that notwo notes bear the same serial number. The only other circumstance that the asterick is used is if its the first or last note in a series instead of using eight zeros.
The best calculations to date have run between 1 and 1.4 % of all printed notes being star notes, which co-insides with why star notes especially in uncirculated condition bring a premium. I hope you find this guide helpfull in understanding star notes, thank you..

Hyperplates Aluminum motorcycle clutch plates beneffits

Hi everyone
In this guide I will explain how using Aluminum clutch plates like Hyperplates will beneffit the performance of your motorcycle.
The purpose of HYPERPLATES is simple, BETTER ACCELERATION by taking weight out of the clutch basket, the engine transfers more power to the rear wheel where it belongs.
The engine spins the clutch plates, the lighter the plates are, the less load and resistance on the engine.
Hyperplates Aluminum clutch plates are an average 65% lighter than the stock heavy steel plates! That also beneffits in reducing inertia, improved acceleration, better throttle response, less clutch fade, and dissipate heat 10 times faster!!
Hyperplates alsouse a dual coating that has proven extremely effective in protecting aluminumclutch plates from the rigors of race conditions.
To summarize it all: Hyperplates clutch plates are the best performance enhancement product for the money!
Thanks and ride safe everybody :-)
EuroMotards

FREE Magic Love Spell To Reunite With an Ex-Lover

Oh, how people suffer over past relationships... and for good reason too. Most of us have big hearts and we yearn to shareour love with others and to also have love reciprocated back to us. Many folks only identify with their own vast reserviour of love when it's being directed at another person, and therefore it can be near impossible to move on once an old relationship has ended. It is perfectly natural to feel you must try, try again to smooth things out with an ex-lover. Some of these folks then look to magic to give them a spiritual boost in an attempt tomend ways with their lover.
Read on for a fantastic, super powerful, unequaled reconciliation spell. But before you get to the spell, please read the prerequisites detailed below - things you must consider before engaging in magical reconciliation work.
I am a spiritual worker, and i getseveral requests as week -at least -fromheart-broken folks asking me if i can help them magically to win back their lover. I empathize fully with their situation, but I don't frequently take on this type of work. It's not because I don't want to help - quite the contrary - it's just that due to the geplex nature of reconciliation work, withthe turbulent emotionsof anger, resentment, betrayal, and jealousy, people often don't get the outgee they were hoping for.
In this guide I will try my best to offer my take, from a magical perspective, of why reconciliation work fails, and in doing so give you a set of prerequisites you will have to gemit to before undertaking this work. I will also include a powerful spell for you to try yourself. If you have never done magic on your own behalf, fear not. Magic does not have to be veiled in secrecy, nor do you have to have years of experience and training before you can expect results. Just the oppositeis usuallytrue - a magic spell cast by a sincere person with anwilling heart and open mind can be just as effective, if not more effective, than a professional. In reconciliation work, this is doubly so. Provided you can manage the proper mindframe and perspective, which i will elaborate on below, you will be far more passionate about the reconciliation andyour petition to God will be 1000 times more heartfelt than any magic professional could ever muster - no matter how super-duper they claim to be. This is the will, energy, and intent magic needs to do its work out in the Universe, and you can empower yourself to do this work.
For a more thoroughreview ofthis topic, please refer to my other guide entitled "Cast Your Own Magic Spell - No Matter Your Experience."
Throughout this guide, I will use the pronoun "him" to specify the ex-lover. I mean no disrespect to men; it's just for uniformity and my own ease. Obviously, insert the word "her" if that is more appropriate for your situation.
BEFORE YOU CAN CONSIDER A RECONCILIATION SPELL YOU MUST FIRST:
1) Be able to forgive your mate. I know this is A LOT easier said than done, I know, I know. But think about it: your mate probably already feels badly, in many instances your ex was unfaithful, knows they did wrong and are ashamed deep down - so do you think they want to return back to their jilted ex who's going to take much satisfaction in rubbing their face in it? Um...No.
Okay, so if you want him back, you need to be someone he would want to return to. That means no rage, no guilt trips, no cold shoulder. Reconciliation work is some of the holiest magic out there - repeat, some of the HOLIEST work out there mainly because it hinges on forgiveness. Look at the symbol of the Sacred Heart: a heart wounded - punctured by a sword - but that overflows with perfect, forgiving, all-engepassing Love. That's the energy you want to tap into - not the hateful, nagging, hen-pecking wrench energy. If you aren't there yet, if the wounds are too raw, please refrain from taking magical action until you are able to forgive.Seek spiritual help or therapy for a jump start.
2) Be able to change that which you can, and what you are willing, about yourself in the furtherance of being a better mate. Are there things you did that your ex hated? Are these things you can change without harming your essence or your esteem? Well, consider changing them.
As an example: about two years ago I made a conscious decision to stop micro-managing my husband. I had created an unequal relationship by my controling and gemanding, and was in the process of twisting our roles into asome sick, unhealthymother-son relationship.Bychangingmy behaviors I learned powerful spiritual truths, namely,I can not control what in lifemy husbandis destined to do, nor do I know the grand plans that God enacts, and has in store, for my husband every single day. By superimposing my will and my opinions on what I think my husband should or should not be doing, I was basically thumbing my nose at God, in essence showing my distrust in God's plan for my husband, my distrust that things were unfolding exactly as they should. Now, I'm moreaware of this tendency of mine, and you can well believe my husband is a much happier man (and so am I). This is just one example of positive changes one can endeavor for the sake of their relationship. If you're not ready to consider it, you're not ready to reconcileyour relationship.
3) Be able to apologize for your shortgeings to your ex. Do some soul-searching into the role you played in the dissolution of this relationship. Will you be able to look your mate in the eye while you offer a sincere apology?
4) Consider all the ways you can make your home (and your bed) a more desirable place for your ex to return to. I don't mean redecorate or buy a big screen tv - I mean make your home a safe haven for him,his sanctuary away from emotional abuse and stress. This harks back to Number One: Forgive him and move on emotionally. Do not drive him out the door again with your incessant geplaining and guilt-tripping.
5) In order to do the spell I'm providing, you must be able to write a sincere letter of apology, forgiveness, and reconciliation to your ex-lover. I know that can be vulnerable and scary, but it's one of the most important parts of this working. Logistically, you'll need his current address. Obviously if you don't have this, you won't be able to mail the letter, and this step can't be skipped. You have to be able to contact him - and text messaging is just not magical enough!
6) If you ex has taken up with a new lover or was unfaithful to you with a mistress, you must forgive this new lover as well. Possibly one of the most profound things you can do to effect your own healing is to bless the mistress, wish her well, and hope she finds lasting love in a new relationship. You may not stalk her, wish harm to her, threaten her, or abuse your ex about taking up with her (as in: "I never knew you liked ugly women,"or "What'd you see in that wh*re?"). Although we all understand your hurt feelings, really we do, these low emotions again affect the holiness of your reconciliation spellwork (remember the Sacred Heart, now). Rise above it and see how quickly you heal.
7) Set a hard and fast timeframe to work on this reconciliation. After the end of this timeframe you set for yourself, if you do not have your lover back by then, you vow to move on. This is fantastic advice from one of my teachers - something that is easily overlooked. People can also easily go off the deep end into obsessiveness without any time boundaries. In prayer ask God for a time limit when working for reconciliation. It could be three months, six months, one year, etc. The right time will be clear to you. Mark that date on a calendar - your cut-off date. Do positive magic for reconciliation, and if you do not have your man bythis date, you MUST move on, drop this relationship,and do no more magic work. If you're having an especially hard time letting go, there are spiritual supplies that address this exact need called Cut and Clear. Again, there is no shame in asking for help.
8) Have a deep and honest heart-to-heart with yourself. gepletely dissolve the victim mentality - it only feeds you ego, and your ego does not love anyone but yourself. Think of all the ways you contributed to the dissolution of the relationship. These are important as they are key to your reconciliation. Again, you want something nice for your mate to gee home to. If you can't take a sincere look inside yourself, you will attract shallow lovers who can't go deep themselves.
Also consider why you want your mate back, especially if he was unfaithful. What do you think you deserve?What makesthis man particularly special? You may think that this man is your soulmate, that you could never do better, but you're incorrect. God wants you to be happy - it is your birthright -and if you are clinging to a no-good man, one who is unfaithful, or emotionaly abusive, bad for your self-esteem, is totally non-gemital, acts like a child, uses you, is addicted, has nightmare family, treats your children badly, and/or spends all your money, etc., please know that God will always provide a better man for you once you do the deep soul-searching and once you gepletely cut ties with this current man who does not have your best interest at heart. You deserve all the happiness in the world, but I do understand that you must try. Pleasekeep to that time limit you set, and by the end, if you're not happily reunited with your mate, please work on healingand attracting in a new and better man into your life.
LOVER, RETURN TO ME SPELL
AMagical Working for Reconciliation
* A word of gratitude to an important teacher, miss cat of Lucky Mojo. We are blessed by hergenerosity, and her prolificsharing of her magical techniques and wisdom. This spell draws on some ofher teachings, notably the honey jar technique. I don't know how I ever managed without it and am deeply grateful.
There are a lot of supplies and a lot of steps involved with this particular spell.This spellis geplex becuasereconciliation is geplex. If you want it bad enough, you will follow this spell to the letter. Youare being aided by many naturally powerfulitems such as Lodestones and Herbs which will gebine with your intent tohelp effect your reconciliation. Don't leave out any steps.
Do not be intimidated - you can do it,many others have paved the way.Read my other guide entitled "Cast Your Own Magic Spell..." for more info, and also don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. If you are contemplaing this spell, please read it over in its entirety several times before starting. All the supplies can be purchased at your local occult shop orbotanica, and can also be easily had from any number of online merchants. I also make and sell kits which include all of these supplies plus a printed version of this spell. I charge around $20 for this kit. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing a Reconciliation Spell Kit. I will also offer substitution suggestions in the body of the spell to save you money on supplies.
You will need:
~ 8 Red 4" candles ~2 small candleholders with a small base ~Reconciliation Condition Oil ~ Reconciliation Incense ~ a packet of Love Herbs (about 1/2 cup) ~ amatched pair of xsmall or small Lodestones of the appropriate gender (male/female, male/male, female/female depending)~ a small bag of Magnetic Sand ~ a pair of Balm of Gilead Buds ~a clean and emptyglass jar with a METAL lid (a mason jar, salsa jar, etc.) ~ enough honey to fill this jar halfway ~ stationary ~ two squares of paper about 3"x3" ~ a pencil ~ an incense burner for loose incense, not a stick burner unless you're using stick incense(you can use a small cast iron skillet and put down an inch or more of kosher salt to protect the finish if you desire) ~ a pin
1) Re-read the spell a dozen times or so untilyou are familiar with it. Collect all the supplies and lay them out on your altar space. This needs to be a cleared off table or counterspace of at least 18." You will need to keep the altar set up for 7 days, if not longer, so consider a space that is private. Some folks have erected altars on top of a refridgerator,on their bedside table, or in a closet. You will have to burn candles, so keep that in mind when selecting an altar space. Decorate this altar with any other personal items which represent love and your relationship such as photos, flowers, cards, etc. Make sure you leave yourself plenty of room, though.
2) Start this spell on a Friday morning, preferably before dawn, certainly before you havebegun the mundane aspects of your day. Expect to devote two hours for the first morning's work. Prepare youself in any way which feels right to you - bathe with a special Rose-scented soap, meditate, smudge yourself with a Sage wand, pray, etc. Make sure you will not be bothered, lock your door and take your phone off the hook.
3) When ready, stand before your altar and light some incense. Use a magical incense for extra power such as Reconciliation, or useregular Rose, Vanilla, or Sandalwood stick or cone incense to save on money.
The spell has begun.
4) Set up the altar as follows: incense burner in the back right corner, jar in the center, filled halfway with honey, other supplies in the back left corner. You are going to prepare a candle to represent yourself which will start on the far left side center about 9 inches away from the honey jar. You are going to prepare a candle symbolizing your lover which will start on the far right side center, again about 9 inches away from the honey jar. These two candles are going to move slowly together during the spell, symbolizing you and your ex geing back together, until they reach the honey jar and then they'll burn together, reunited.
5) Before all that, though, prepare a name paper for yourself. Use a small square of paper. Write the sentence "I am open to forgiveness and reconciliation" across the center. Feel this statement as you write it. Turn the paper 90 degrees and sign your name over the sentence, making a cross, your name over the petition. Set this on the left side of the altar.
6) Create a name paper for your ex. Do it in the same manner as above, but sign his name instead. Set this down on the right side of the altar.
7) Prepare your candle. Take one of your red candles, and using the pin, carve your initials over his initials with a plus sign in the middle surrounded by a heart - you know, the kind of thing people carve into trees. Carve the words "Return to Me" on one side writing in a vertical line, from top to bottom, one letter on top of the other. Carve any other symbols like a peace sign, more hearts, personal symbols such as astrology gylphs, etc.
Rub Reconciliation Condition Oil on the candle from the wick downward, with the base of the candle pointing at your heart. As you do so, state with great feeling"(Name of lover), Return to Me." Place your candle in a candleholder on top of your name paper on the left side of the altar.
If you cannot afford to purchase a magic Condition Oil such as Reconciliation, you may anoint each candle with a bit of honey from the jar - it's used to sweeten your relationship and sweeten your lover back to you.
8) Prepare his candle the same way except carve his initials on top of yours inside the heart. Again speak your petition out loud, "(Name), Return to Me." Place his candle in a holder over his name paper on the right side. Make sure both candles are in the center of the altar with the honey jar in the middle, each candle about 9" or so from the honey jar, about 18" apart from each other.
9) Take out your Lodestones and find out which one is the male and which one is the female. Males are more pointed, pyramid shaped, elongated, phallic. Female Lodestones are more rounded, square shaped, and squat. Add a pinch of Magnetic Sand to the two stones and figure out which sides draw the strongest to each other, like depicted in the photo below. They should also snuggle nicely together on that same side. This is the way the two Lodestones are going to be facing each other during the spell.

Place the female Lodestoneagainst your candle also on top of the name paper (if you are a woman. If you're a man obviouslyuse the male Lodestone with your candle representation and thesame genderLodestone as your lover). Make sure the strong side is facing inwards towards your lover's candle. Place the male Lodestone in the same manner with your ex's candle.
10) Feed each Lodestone first with a drop of Reconciliation Condition Oil, then a pinch of Magnetic Sand. Name your Lodestones with your name and the name of your mate. As you oil and sprinkle Magnetic Sand on each one, speak to them by name something like this: "Mary-stone, thank you for attracting my John back to me," and for your lover's stone: "John-stone, thank you for returning to me."
Lodestones are natural magnets and are used magically to attract people, money, and luck. Their powers are unparalleled in this type of working. You can also use a regular magnet - pry them off the back of two refrigerator magnets. Some people claim fantastic results with regular magnets. I've never used them, but I don't see why they wouldn't work. If you are not using Condition Oil, use honey to anoint the Lodestones. To save a few more bucks you can scape a small amount of "homemade" Magnetic Sand by taking a flat screwdriver to the backside of a real cast iron pan. Use these scrapings to sprinkle on your Lodestones or magnets.
11) Anoint each Balm of Gilead Bud with a dab of Reconciliation Condition Oil and place one bud by each Lodestone.
12) Sprinkle your Love Herbs in a rough circle surrounding your candles and the honey jar. As you do so say with emotion, "(Name of Lover), return to me." If you can't afford to buy prepared magic spell herbs, make your own reconciliation blend choosing an odd number of the following gemon household herbs: Rose Petals, Corriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Rosemary, Sugar, Catnip, Ginger, Juniper Berries, and/or Majoram.
13) Make sure your incense is still going. Light the candles starting with yours first. As you light each one say, "(Name of Lover), Return to Me." Pray for forgiveness and reconciliation. You may also read relevant scripture and prayers which you have researched beforehand. Try the Song of Songs andA Love Song by St. Teresa of Avila.
14) After several minutes of prayer and when you feel "right," move the two candles, with the name papers, Lodestones, and Balm of Gilead Buds,closer together by about an inch. As you do so again say, "(Name of Lover), Return to Me." Each time you move your candles closer, add a pich of Magnetic sand to each Lodestone. Pray.
15) Now, write a heartfelt letter to God. If you are ungefortable with this idea, write a letter to the Universe oryour Higher Self. Write this letter in the center of your altar in between the candles and in front of the honey jar. Write this letter in present tense, like all your prayers have already been answered. Thank God for reconciliation, for healing your heart, for forgiveness. Include the lessons you both have learned and how you are a better person. Tell God your future plans for your relationship.
This letter may go somewhat like this: Dear God, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for warming John's heart and bringing him safely back to me. God, we feel your loving presence; it has touched our lives profoundly. Thank you for mending my sorrows, helping me to trust, and to put my utmost faith in Your divine plan for my life. I have learned so much in the past few months...
Be detailed, take your time. Write a page at least. Remember to thank God for the perfect outgee which you have already received. Sign your letter at the bottom affirming, "As God as my witness, these truthful words shall gee to pass."
While writing your letter, say every five minutes or so, move the candles and Lodestones closer together by 1-2 inchincrements. Each time you do so, say with deep feeling: "(Name of lover), return to me." Time your letter writing and candle moving so that by the time you are finished with your letter, the two candles are about 3 inches apart, a little in front of the honey jar.
16) Finally, move the two candles together. Have them be as close as their candleholders allow, ideally with their two flames joined as one. Say "(Name of Lover), United in Love, You Return to Me." Sprinkle enough Magnetic Sand on the two Lodestones, which should now be touching, to cover them.
17) Now read your letter to God out loud with sincere emotion. When you are finished, fold this letter in half towards you and place it under the honey jar. Stay in prayer while the two candles burn down. Be open to any guidance you may receive.
18) When the candles extinguish, chip up the candle wax and put it inside the honey jar. Take your lover's name paper and smear the writing side with honey. Put the Lodestones still snuggled together, their Magnetic Sand, the Balm of Gilead Buds, and a pinch of the Spell Herbson the center of the honeyed name paper. Take your name paper and gently press it down on top of his name paper, writting sides together, enclosing the Lodestones and other items. Place this inside the honey jar as well, pushing down so it's covered by the honey. Add some of the Love Herbs to the honey jar as well. If you have any personal items from your lover, such as a hair, fingernail clipping, handwritting sample, or snip of worn clothing, add this to the honey jar along with a personal items of yours. Cap the jar tightly. You are done with Day 1. End with prayer and go about your day.
19) On day two, in the morning prepare yourself in the same manner as the day before. Take your letter to God out from under the honey jar. Fixone red candle in the same manner, this time carving your lover's intitials on top of yours, oiling it, lighting incense, and now burn this single candle ON TOP of the honey jar. As you light the candle again state, "(Name of lover), return to me." Read your letter out loud and pray. Let the candle burn down without extinguishing it. Don't pick at the wax drippings that may form on the side of the jar. Let them accumulate.
20) On day three, proceed in the same manner as day two - fix your candles, read the letter to God, pray. This time, though, gepose an apology and reconciliation letter to your mate. Write this letter while the candle and incense are burning. Include the following things in your letter: apologize for your transgressions, forgive him for his, offer reconciliation and a desire to rekindle the relationship. Sign your name at the bottom and kiss your signature, getting your essence onto the paper. Sprinkle some of the herbs on the letter and run your fingers through the herbs lightly moving toward your body. Let the reconciliation letter stay on your altar for the next four days. You can place it under the honey jar if you so desire.
21) On days four through six continue fixing and lighting candles to burn on top of the honey jar. Let the reconciliation letter stay in the center of your altar or under the honey jar.
22) On day seven, fix and light your last candle. While it burns, place the reconciliation letter in an addressed envelop. Before folding the letter up and sealing it, shake the herbs off and waive it in incense smoke. Hold it pressed against your heart and pray for reconciliation. Seal it with another kiss. Pray while the candle burns down.
23) Finish up the spell by collecting the remnants: the Spell Herbs, incense ash, and any wax that has accumulated off of the honey jar. Do not pick off the wax on the top or sides of the honey jar. Wrap these items in tissue paper, a clean piece of cloth, or an envelope. Keep your letter to God under the honey jar or amongst your most sacred items. Place the honey jar in a special place, preferably by your bed. Build a love altar around it if you wish.
You may chose to continue burning a fixed candle a day on top of the honey jar if you so desire. You could also burn a candle every Friday to continue the work as well. I would regemend it.
24) Anoint your body with the Reconciliation Condition Oil, dress in clean clothes, and walk outside to mail your letter. Keep a solemn mindframe, praying while you go about your task.
Bury the spell remnants outside your front door. If you live in an apartment, bury them in a potted plant. The remnants will help attract your lover to you and your home.
The spell is done.
~ Please remember to keep to your time limit discussed above when doing reconciliation work. For a boost, wear Reconciliation Condition Oil as a magical perfume and burn Reconciliation Incense in your home.
~ I hope this spell is of service. Use it in peace and health.
My sincere wishes for your happiness,
Julia
PS: I am no longer taking new clients or selling my wares on okay. Please see my blog for a list of referrals - go to my About Me page, scroll down for the link to my blog, and this list of regemended workers and suppliers is one of the more recent posts. Thanks again for your support, sorry for any disappointments, and God bless! (February 2011)

STARBUCKS USA 2008-2011 WEEKLY iTunes MUSIC/VIDEO Cards

STARBUCKS Apple iTunes FREE MUSIC/VIDEO download cards "PICK OF THE WEEK" Below are a list of the iTunes "PICK OF THE WEEK" cards, from STARBUCKS USA's most recent promotion.These cards were distributed ONLY in participating United States STARBUCKS locations, for ONE WEEK, starting on TUESDAY:April 15th. to 21st., 2008 COUNTING CROWS - Washington Square (expired 06/15/2008)April 22nd. to 28th., 2008 HILARY McRAE - Every Day (When Will You Be Mine) (MUSIC VIDEO) (expired 06/22/2008)April 29th. to May 5th., 2008 CARLIE SIMON - So Many People To Love (expired 06/29/2008)May 6th. to 12th, 2008 ADELE - Chasing Pavements (expired 07/06/2008)May 13th. to 19th., 2008 JAKOB DYLAN - Something Good This Way gees (expired 08/15/2008)May 20th. to 26th., 2008 BITTER:SWEET - Waking Up (xpired 08/15/2008)May 27th. to June 2nd., 2008 DUFFY - Mercy (MUSIC VIDEO) (expired 08/15/2008)June 3rd. to 9th., 2008 SIA - Day Too Soon (MUSIC VIDEO) (expired 08/15/2008)June 10th. to 16th., 2008 PRISCILLA AHN - Dream (expired 09/15/2008)June 17th. to 23rd., 2008 SERGIO MENDES - Funky Bahai (expires 09/15/2008)June 24th. to 30th., 2008 JAMES HUNTER - Jacqueline (expired 09/15/2008)**July 1st. to 7th., 2008 PACIFIKA - Me Cai (expired 09/15/2008)**July 8th. to 14th., 2008 TRISTAN PRETTYMAN - Madly (expired 09/15/2008)July 15th. to 21st., 2008 WILLIE NELSON

Franklin Bugs Bunny's

The Franklin half dollar is one of my favorite coins. It's a very affordable set to put together in mint state condition. There are many varieties/errors out there to collect. The Bugs Bunny clashed dies is a popular one. The 1955 is the most gemon date but there are other dates that are more scarce. The dates that I'm aware of are 1949, 1951, 1951 S, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1954 D,1954 S 1955, 1956, 1959, 1959 D, 1963 and 1963 D. If someone knows about any I've left out please let me know. I've included photos of all the ones I have in my collection. I've also included a 1955 die clash with a clash mark in a different location. On this one, the clash mark is located behind Franklin's head and is from the M of UNUM (the red arrow points to the location of clash mark). With some searching this one is not too difficult to locate.1949 Bugs Bunny 1951 Bugs Bunny 1954 Bugs Bunny 1955 Bugs Bunny 1956 Bugs Bunny 1955 Clashed Dies I appreciate your votes!

Used Canon EF Lenses Eight Quick Checks For Wear Part 1

Part I Cosmetics...When we buy anything used, we need either to be experienced, have a knowledgeable friend or buy from an impeccable source that offers a full money back guarantee. We can't always get all three or even one and yet we still want that perfect Canon Lens. This guide will provide you with the information and illustrations to make your own evaluation when reading a seller's ad description as to how good a cosmetic condition that Canon Lens really is versus what the seller is (or is not) showing from his pictures or written narrative.

The Ultimate Car Buying Guide and how Dealers are......

ruining the okay buying experience...!
My wife recently fell in love with a specific car, the make and model of the car is not important, what is important is the lessons I learned in my research to purchase this car. Since this applies to all make and models I will not be specific. For disclosure reasons Ill let you know up front that we looked at Toyotas mostly and that I do not work for Toyota or any car manufacturer or in the automobile industry.
Dealers are ruining the buyer experience on okay! They have started to use okay the same way they use your local paper, they lie about prices and incentives to lure you in to the dealership then once you are in the showroom they make every attempt possible to force you to pay as much as possible for a car. In the end you need to have the courage to WALK AWAY from a deal, but even then they have tactics they employ to keep you from walking away. I spent 3 and a half hours at dealership only to walk away when they threw in a bunch of junk fees prior to closing the deal. First I will address okay specific issues then I will get into generic solid advice for dealing with the rats and their bosses at the dealerships, sorry if thats a bit offensive but like I stated earlier, these dealers are ruining the okay shopping experience.
Classified ads versus buy it now or auction formats, I have gee to the conclusion based on my personal experience that 90%* of the cars that dealers advertise as available are in fact sold or simply not available at the price they advertise on okay. When you call them they may say the car is on the lot only to have you run across town some story about the car being sold or reserved but they have a geparable one available at a similar value. Did anyone say BAIT and SWITCH???
Dealers have started to add wording to their listings that will significantly increase the price of your purchase. Be careful of words in listings such as Freight Charges, Dealer Fee, Loan Processing Fee, Marketing/Advertising Fee, etcThe only fees you should pay are Tax, Tag, and TitlePERIOD! If not WALK AWAY!
Check the dealer rating prior to them going to an all classified format, if they have a low rating, less than 100*, then check when they registered. You will se a trend almost immediately. Many dealers have opened new accounts under multiple names once they burn out an account. They cant get away with scamming buyers, we report them through feedback and they are doing their best to avoid a long history of bad service.
The up sell, extras or options racket. These unscrupulous dealers will try to sell you items that gee standard with the car. They add it to your contract. DEMAND they be removed, or if you know for a fact that it was include in the okay posting then point it out and demand they leave it in. When I did finally buy my wifes car, the dealer wanted to charge me $249.00 for the floor mats. They included them but when I got home I found the exact mats on okay for $90, postage included.
Finally, and for okay buyers this is important, if you purchased the car on okay through and auction or buy it now and when you get to the dealer only to find that they will not honor the purchase price as your OUT THE DOOR (OTD) price, WALK AWAY! Anything above The sale price, tax, tag, and title is an abuse of the consumer and they need to learn to do business in the medium of the electronic age.
Major dealers are accustomed to a win/win when they sell cars, meaning that the dealer will always win when they sell you a car and then they win again when they sell you a financing contract, you didnt think I meant the customer wins too, did you? No, you will lose no matter what it just depends on how much you will lose, it all depends on your state of mind when you walk into a dealer. Always walk into the dealer willing to WALK AWAY if the deal is not right. Lets go over the typical dealer scams:
Lets start with my favorite...Hidden costs! Look out for dealers that pull the "freight cost", Marketing fess, or What ever you want to call it! fees they will attempt to add on to the sale. For example, you see an advertisement for $9000 (plus tax, tag and title). When you get to the dealer and try to buy that vehicle for that price, they start adding in all these special fees and before you know it your $3000 to $4000 in over the advertised price. If the dealer insists on having you pay their freight costs WALK AWAY, if the dealer wants you to pay any type of advertising costs WALK AWAY, if the dealer will not subtract the administrative fee that is preprinted on to the contract to give you the perception that its a standard fee, WALK AWAY!!! Usually Taxes, Tag and Title are about 10% of the purchase price. Bottom line is a $9000 car shouldnt cost you more than $9900 out the door. The ten percent rule is a number and you should keep it in mind when you sit down to close on your new car.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My wife has pointed out to me that the WALK AWAY theme is starting to get annoying. So I am going give it a break. But let me make this clear, Dealership Owners, Sales Managers, and Sales Men absolutely hate it when they cant close a deal. They will do their best to hide that fact, they will give you the perception that youre just not being reasonable and that this is the best they can offer. If they see the situation get really hostile they may even walk away from YOU. The truth is that walking away is the worst situation that can happen to a dealer. The sales men get in trouble if they have too many, the sales managers get in trouble if their teams have high percentages of walk aways. The Dealershipsspend tons of money of to get you their and a walk away is a catastrophic failure in their marketing or sales strategy. Behind closed doors they obsess over walk aways. Their attitude is if you came all the way from your home to their lot and took time out of your day to look at a new car, there is no reason in their rationing why you shouldnt go home a new or used car and a contract in your hand. So I will stop beating this into your head but remember, under the fancy lights, expensive cars, over caffeinated sales force, and false promises. YOU HOLD THE POWER, all you need to do is be willing to walk away.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The "$99 down and $99 per month" to get you into a brand new car.Sounds too good to be true because it is, the only problem is that the $99 per month is only for the first 3 to 12 months! Then, the payments balloon for the remaining 5 to 6 years. What makes matters worse is that you are paying more interest in the remaining months to cover the artificially low payment in the first months of the contract. The No payments for a year" game!The problem with this promotion is that since you have no payments for 12 months, you are also not paying down the principle balance of the loan. Vehicles only go down in value.... they only depreciate. This poses a real "Catch 22" for you when you eventually want to trade out of that vehicle. Since you have delayed paying down the amount owed on the unit and at the same time it is rapidly going down in value, the chances are quite good that you will owe a significantly higher amount than the vehicle is worth at the time you want to trade. This type of promotion preys on the human emotion that we can get something for nothing. The Auction Tent, Bank Repossession sale or the "$49 Acquisition Sale".Some dealers advertise an Auction Tent sale, Bank Repossession sale $49 Acquisition Sale. The implication is that you are going to take over an existing loan for a small fee or you will be buying a car that has been repossessed. The reality is that you are just buying a car the normal way. You may be asked for a larger down payment and will be starting a brand new loan. Most of these sales use professional "closers" that use high-pressure tactics and tricks. For example, you might be presented with a "four square" deal. You will be shown a payment that is extremely high and a down payment that is very high. You will also be shown very little for your trade and a short-term loan. The idea is to "shock you" into paying either more down, more payments or longer terms or take less for your trade. It's the old idea to "start you high and scrape you off the ceiling". A dealer might average over $4000 above profit, thats profit added to their already marked up car, per deal with this so-called "sale". The "We'll pay you $3000 over what your trade-in is worth".The way this works is very simple. A dealer will build an additional profit into the sales price to allow you a guaranteed amount. For example, if the guarantee is for $2000, the dealer will mark up the vehicle he is selling you an additional $2000 to cover that amount. If your trade is truly only worth $2500, you will be allowed $4500 "on paper". The reality is, you are paying for the guaranteed higher value of your trade in the form of a higher sales price. It's just a "shell game" with the numbers to get you in the door. The retail prices are not posted on the vehicle. Some dealers don't post the price on the window because every customer gets a different price. Normally, when you ask a Salesman the price of a used car, he responds with a question like: "Do you have a trade?" If trade value is an important issue to you, he will build an additional amount into his sale price so he can give you more for your trade-in. His intent is to find out as much information from you to determine how he can maximize his profit on the deal. That is why the last thing you will get from him is a price. "We Will Pay Off Your Trade, No Matter How Much You Owe"The fallacy here is that all deals are structured this way. You will always pay back the balance of the loan on your trade-in, with the new loan. If you trade in a vehicle with a balance owed to any bank, the new amount that you borrow on your new vehicle will include the deficit balance on the new loan. The final amount borrowed may also be affected by how much down payment you make. Check your paperwork. That payoff balance on your trade does not just disappear. "Just Take Over the Payments" SaleBy advertising this way, you are lead to believe that someone has already paid down the balance on the loan and you are getting a great deal. Not the case. You aren't going to take over anyone's payments but your own! There are very few Banks that allow someone to "take over the payment" any more. Many years back, it was done on a very small scale. The deal is that you will be getting a new loan, not take over one. The "Slasher Sale"Typically, a tall fence is put around the entire inventory. The idea is to build "hype" that only certain folks will be allowed in (did you get an invitation?). Once the gates open, the Price Slasher writes the discounted sale price across the windshield. The catch is that the new price is probably higher than the price that was on that same car yesterday! Most of these sales have the same type of high-pressure closers that were described in the Auction Tent, Bank Repossession or the Acquisition Sale. "Manufacturer Rebates"Now this is legit. You really do get a rebate from the Manufacturer and it doesn't cost you a dime......not right away. The truth is that this is the Manufacturers way of saying "my price is too high, so we're going to adjust it." That's fine is the short term, but think about what that does to the price of that vehicle after you drive it off the lot. Not only do you suffer the normal depreciation, but you also will suffer the amount of the rebate. Your "new" car is now used, and is worth much less. The used car market will adjust to the rebate as well, when you decide to trade. The real shame is that new car prices (M.S.R.P.) have actually risen over the past year and normally do throughout any year. Why would a manufacturer raise the suggested retail price (M.S.R.P.) and at the same time offer a rebate on it? Because they have conditioned the buying public to buy when there are rebates and this allows them to slowly increase the new car price over time. Keep in mind that if you manage to negotiate a good price on youre the dealer may have signed that rebate over to them. You will know you did when you sit down to sign your contract the finance officer, who is in on the racket, will tell you that they have given you a huge discount based on you sales price therefore the incentive or rebate stays with them. If you believe you are getting a great deal then go ahead and sign away your rebate. If not.then.lets just say you should move in the opposite direction of the dealer using your feet. Their I didnt say it! All Credit Applications Accepted or no credit application refused.The wording wants to make you think that the lending institution will automatically approve your credit. The dealer wants you to believe that you will get a loan, no matter what your credit status is .....and that is not true. What it really means is that the dealer will accept a gepleted application from you and try to get the loan approved. Credit approval is not guaranteed. The dealer wants to imply that they can do something that another dealer can't.
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*Percentages and numbers are not scientifically generated norhave they been evaluated by by any consumer agency, they are strictly the opinion of the writer.

Rhinestone Information

Rhinestone Information
Foiling
The process of mirror coating jewelry stones to obtain optium brilliance.
Gold Foiled (G)
A Silver mirror, coated with Gold colored protective layer.
Silver Foiled (S)
A Silver mirror, coated with a Silver colored protective layer.
M- Foiled (M)
An Aluminium mirror, applied using a vacume coating process.
Effects
The finishing of the stone by a means of a vacum coating process.
Suface effects
Normal vacume coating process applied to the top of the stone. The Hematite coating is only Jet colored stones. Some examples are Aurore Boreala (AB), geet Argent Light (CAL), Dorado (DOR), Glacier Blue (GLBL), Hematite (HEM), Nut, and Satin (SAT).
Special Effects
Or Translucent effects, special vacume coating process applied to the back of the stone, which is visible through the crystal. Some examples are Bermuda Blue (BBL), Heliotrope (HELIO), Meridian Blue (MBLUE), Sage, Sky Blue (SKYB), Star Shine (STSH), Tabac (TAB), Vitrail Light (VL*), Vitrail Mediu, (VM), and Volcano (VOL).
Matt Finish
A chemical process is applied to the surface of the stone to achieve a matt Finish.
V = The vacume coating process is applied to the oposite side of the stone example geet Argent Light is a vacume coated stone.
Z = Only part of the stone is vaume coated. Examples A4866, and A4860s the bottoms are vacume coated.
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Reproduction Watt pieces

We are still seeing reproduction Watt pitchers for auction on okay. The added problem is that we can no longer contact bidders to warn them that they are bidding on fake Watt pitchers.Know these warning signs!!!1. Pitchers NEVER measure 5", 6", or 7". The real pitchers are 4-1/2", 5-1/2", and 6-1/2".2. The decoration is NEVER colored in on Watt pieces. They are made with fluid, singular strokes.3. 99% of the Watt pitchers are NOT numbered just with a 15 in a circle on the bottom.4. Don't let crazing fool you- most of these pitchers are artificially aged and crazed with chemicals to make them look authentic.If you are not sure about the authenticity of a pitcher (or bowl), PLEASE,Contact browser to ask about a particular auction. I am not in gepetition with these pieces and will always be honest with you. I can also direct you to the Watt Collectors website at wattcollectors.ge so that you can see the dimensions and differences for yourself.Here are photo geparisons of fake Watt items and real ones:1. Fake Watt pitcher bottom Real Watt pitcher bottom 2. Fake Watt Cherry Real Watt Cherry You can see that the fake one has the wrong shade of green and the leaves are "colored in" rather than one long stroke.3. Fake Watt Tulip Real Watt Tulip On
this one, you can see the flowers are way too small proportionately,
the center leaf is "colored in", not one stroke, and the stems are
wavy, not straight.4. Fake Watt Apple Real Watt Apple Again,
the leaves on the fake one are not the right shade of green, they are
"colored in", not a smooth stroke, and the apple is a heavy red color,
not a lightly stroked on red. The stems are also wavy, not straight.
It is a visibly inferior job of decoration.5. Fake Rooster pitcher Real Rooster pitcher When
the Rooster pitchers starting showing up, some changes were made to the
fake pitchers. First, they were made of a more white clay body rather
than the cream color of the real Watt pitchers. Also, the people
making the reproductions realized they had the bottom mark wrong and
started imprinting the bottom with the correct Watt 15 Oven Ware U.S.A.
mark. They have also gotten better with the green and red colors and the decoration technique. You can see the Rooster looks quite good. Here is how you can tell the difference- they artificially aged the pitchers with chemicals to make them look heavily crazed and they have the WHITE clay body. Look closely at the fake photo and you can see how it
is crazed uniformly all over and you can see that it does not look
natural at all.6. Lastly, with
most of the fakes, the stripe on the handle is a narrow line running almost all the way down the
handle. The real Watt stripe is shorter, fuller, and more graceful. I
am unable to show these photos as okay only allows me 10 photos in a
guide, but I wanted to mention this as one more signal that the pitcher
may be a fake.ARM yourself with KNOWLEDGE!!! Do NOT let your money go down the drain for some of these fake pieces!!! I am glad to look at auctions and answer questions! It is far better to ask questions than to have regrets and lose a lot of money. I have been a member of the Watt Collectors Association since 1996 and want nothing more than for you to enjoy collecting Watt as much as I do- and to do it safely!

New Doll Faces, Painted (Repainted) with Loving Care

I have been a portrait painter in pastel and oil since 1989s. In summer 2008, after two years of reading about dolls, I began to repaint some dolls, finding happiness in the work. Please see the pictures below.My face painting is less stylized than is some repainting, probably because of my background in portraiture. I paint each doll face in a way similar to my gemissioned portraits of children. You may see portrait examples at my website, if you Google my name, which will reassure you of my credentials in fine art.
After years of coaxing a flat canvas into the forms of the human face, it is a joy to paint on a dimensional face, on a contoured sculpt. While I long to sculpt a doll myself, my art focus has always been on painting instead of sculpting. (Perhaps I will take more training in sculpting in the future, I hope!) I admire sculptors greatly, both those who create dolls and those who create bronzes. I especially like the gentle facial sculpts of American doll artist Helen Kish and French artist Heloise.Marsha of Hankie Couture (okay name hankiecouture) has designed a custom dress for each doll. It has been a joy to paint upon the lovely contours of the doll sculpts, to give each doll her own personality and spirit. It has been a joy to collaborate with fabric artist Marsha. When I was young, my mother made lovely doll dresses. Mom made skirts with designs that used every fancy stitchery pattern that her Singer machine could make. She also taught me to crochet and to embroider on pillowcases.
The dolls I use were factory painted. I would never repaint a doll that the artist (Helen Kish) had painted herself, such as some of those in the Kish Signature Line. I would not paint one in a limited edition of fewer than 300 (preferably 500 or more). I consult the beautiful book I own:
Helen Kish: The Artist and Her Dolls by Louise Fecher (hardcover published in 2006). I am NOT affiliated with any doll gepany, creator or manufacturer.


Kish Spring doll as received new
Factory-paint mostly removed here
Kish Spring, New Face

Cect P168 Wallpaper change Guide

The initial wallpaper on the screen of the P168 is the same as the Iphone one (what a coincidence :-) )To change it we need to go to the main menu, then the fourth icon in the left column ("System") and there you choose "Settings".After that go to "Phone Setup" and then select "Display Characteristic" and choose the option 1 ("Wallpaper").You've got two option now, either you choose one of the system wallpapers with the option 1 or you select the option 2 ("User Define") and enter the Memory Card.In the folder "Images" there are some pre-charged images that gee with the phone and we can upload our own to this folder to use the ones we like.The size in this case should be 240x320.
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How to lose money with s ... Daily

How to lose money with okay while destroying your repuation at the same time!
Here is how you do it, it is simple, just follow along. All you need is a good reputation and care about what is going on with it.
1. List an item with okay, try doing the first one by listing the item at .99 cents. It should only cost about .30 to .45, unless you use some options that okay can run the price up for you. Do not use PAYPAL, since their minimum fee, along with okay,would then exceed the value of the .99 cent item and you are in the hole. If you get lucky,the item may bring more, lets say $3.50.
2. You can select three, five or seven days. It just depends on how often or how quickly you want towaste yourmoney or how often you want abad markon your feedback and performance rating.
3. Now, set back and wait for that NON PAYTING BIDDER to hit your acution. In order toedge outany legitimate bidders, theymight bid anything, since they do not want to pay anyway, they feel the higher the better. You might even get two of them gepeting with each other and the price goes through the roof. They have no credibility or accountability on okay. okay does not force them to register a credit card or ID verify, they just want them to bid.
4. After the auction closes, send the proper invoice to the winner. You will be billed a FINAL VALUE FEE for this auction based onokays' minimum fee, or as much as 13% of the final value. ( Lets say the fee is the minimum of 50 cents). Now you are in the auction for around .90 cents or so. Wait for the NON PAYING BIDDER TO NOT CONTACT YOU. You can file a non paying bidder disupute with okay at this time (8 days).They will now contact you just ahead of the 8 day final period, andyou need to give them another 8 days, according to okay rules. They can delay and delay payment for up to 45 days that way. Then you cannot file a FINAL VALUE REFUND request.
5. If you get tired of waiting (give them at least 15 - 21days), go ahead and terminate the waiting and close the dispute with a non-pay strikeand have okay give a NON PAY STRIKE to the NON PAYER and a FINAL VALUE FEE (50 cents)refund to you.
6. You will get a ration of emails about the no pay strike from the buyer with a list of reasons they did not pay. AND, if they are really really mad (it might be close to their 4 strikes allowed per seller per month) provide you with consistant phone barrage of callsdemanding you to remove the strike (which you cannot do). The NON PAYING BIDDER knows they do not have to pay, and can attack as many sellers as needed to make their day.
7. Meanwhile, the abused buyer posts a negative feedback to your account and diminishes the quality level of your performance. All because they did not want to pay. Simply because okay is monitoring the wrong end of this deal.okay KEEPS THE LISTING FEES though! And it goes on and on and on. All you can do is post a positive feedback for the NON PAYING BUYER, no option is available except a POSITIVE.
8. Finally, okay keeps your listing fee. Yes, you can relist the item and IF IT sells; you can get a refund of the second listing fee. If it does not sell you are out the initial and the second listing fee. You may as well have given it away.
In closing, the sellers can use this easy guide to realize how to lose money on okay without really trying!! Try it, it works and okay will love you.

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