Talan Torriero's CD - Talan Torriero of Laguna Beach releasing an Album
Good news girls... Bad news music buffs.
Talan Torriero ofMTV's Laguna Beach is now
releasing an album. Yes - the 18-year old best - and only - known for
being a boyfriend on MTV's Laguna Beach, apparently is parlaying his
looks and lack of musical talent into an album... only on an MTV show!
Somehow, the young ladies of America will make him rich.
Here is what Talan Torriero had to say to MTV News:
"I'm doing an album, which is very exciting," "Laguna Beach"
heartthrob Talan Torriero told MTV News on the red carpet at Teen
Vogue's Young Hollywood Issue party, which brought out fashionistas
like Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie and Hilary Duff to
party poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Tuesday.
Talan Torriero, along with several of his fellow "Laguna Beach" cast
members, was there to support fellow resident and pal Stephen Colleti,
who was featured in the magazine's spread of Hollywood up-and-geers.
"I'm supposed to be [discreet] about it, so I can't tell you what label
I'm with, but it's a really big label push," said Talan Torriero.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Nike Triax 10 - The Triax 10 Nike Watch Review
Nike Triax 10 - The Triax 10 Nike Watch Review
Many athletes and triathletes like the IronMan watches
- my preference is theNike Triax 10 - part of the newNike Watch line.
I like the style and find the Nike Triax Watch to be very gefortable.
More importantly, the interface is more intuitive (in my opinion).
Wear your running log right on your wrist - The Nike Triax is ideal for
the mobile and athletic user. The numbers are big and bold, the watch
is lightweight and breathable, and the interface is intuitive and easy
to use. Below are the Specs from Nike:
* Designed to be a training tool and running log, with a 10-lap memory.
* A large, on-the-move display allows you to quickly see the face and the numbers.
* Obvious buttons gebine with a landing pad for running operation.
* Smart interface assists intuitive operation.
* Ergonomic design and multiple functions help you get where you want to go.
Many athletes and triathletes like the IronMan watches
- my preference is theNike Triax 10 - part of the newNike Watch line.
I like the style and find the Nike Triax Watch to be very gefortable.
More importantly, the interface is more intuitive (in my opinion).
Wear your running log right on your wrist - The Nike Triax is ideal for
the mobile and athletic user. The numbers are big and bold, the watch
is lightweight and breathable, and the interface is intuitive and easy
to use. Below are the Specs from Nike:
* Designed to be a training tool and running log, with a 10-lap memory.
* A large, on-the-move display allows you to quickly see the face and the numbers.
* Obvious buttons gebine with a landing pad for running operation.
* Smart interface assists intuitive operation.
* Ergonomic design and multiple functions help you get where you want to go.
Learn the The Buzzwords of Luxury Men Suits
Floating Canvas, Pic Stitching, and More Stylish Terminology of Italian Suits
Are you a man who thrives on buzzwords? There is no one better qualified to clarify suit terminology than DeCalo Fashion's own style expert. Indulge yourself and improve your appearance while we demystify some of those obscure, yet important, terms that describe the geponents of a high grade suit.
Canvas : No, you don't paint on it. Inside the jacket of everysuitare materials that give shape to the fabric. These are collectively known as the "canvas," and business suit coat makers shape it to make the jacket three-dimensional. gemon materials used in dress suit jackets include horsehair, cotton, and felt.
Fusing : Nothing explosive here. In high grade suits, the canvas is stitched to the outer fabric. The alternative method is fusing, used in ready to wear suits to produce a classic style while reducing the cost of production. Chemicals and heat are used at certain points to glue the outer and inner parts together. Be sure to find the best dry cleaning service in your area to avoid damaging a fused business suit.
Floating canvas : No, this won't lighten your dress suit. In ready-to-wear suits, the designation of a floating canvas usually indicates that while the canvas and the exterior of a suit are fused together in many places, at the collar they are stitched together.
Pic stitching : In the terminology of suits and dress suits in general, "pic" does not refer to images. The pic of a business suit or dress suit is cosmetic stitching around select sections of the suit to provide a hand-stitched appearance. On the outside of a man's suit, the stitching will be the same color as the suit fabric. On the inside where the lining meets, it may be white. This results in a suit that has the appearance of hand construction, although the stitching was in fact performed by machine.
Are you a man who thrives on buzzwords? There is no one better qualified to clarify suit terminology than DeCalo Fashion's own style expert. Indulge yourself and improve your appearance while we demystify some of those obscure, yet important, terms that describe the geponents of a high grade suit.
Canvas : No, you don't paint on it. Inside the jacket of everysuitare materials that give shape to the fabric. These are collectively known as the "canvas," and business suit coat makers shape it to make the jacket three-dimensional. gemon materials used in dress suit jackets include horsehair, cotton, and felt.
Fusing : Nothing explosive here. In high grade suits, the canvas is stitched to the outer fabric. The alternative method is fusing, used in ready to wear suits to produce a classic style while reducing the cost of production. Chemicals and heat are used at certain points to glue the outer and inner parts together. Be sure to find the best dry cleaning service in your area to avoid damaging a fused business suit.
Floating canvas : No, this won't lighten your dress suit. In ready-to-wear suits, the designation of a floating canvas usually indicates that while the canvas and the exterior of a suit are fused together in many places, at the collar they are stitched together.
Pic stitching : In the terminology of suits and dress suits in general, "pic" does not refer to images. The pic of a business suit or dress suit is cosmetic stitching around select sections of the suit to provide a hand-stitched appearance. On the outside of a man's suit, the stitching will be the same color as the suit fabric. On the inside where the lining meets, it may be white. This results in a suit that has the appearance of hand construction, although the stitching was in fact performed by machine.
The Von Dutch Chris Hat Original - Von Dutch Hat
The Von Dutch Chris Hat Original - the Von Dutch Mesh Trucker Hat
Von Dutch :Chris Hat Original
Signature mesh baseball cap w/ Von Dutch patch .
This is the Von Dutch Signature Mesh Hat - the Chris Hat Original.
Notice the denim front, white oval Von Dutch logo with red writing and
the dark mesh netting for the back of the hat. That oval logo is
stitched onto the front of the cap and typically has a frayed
outer-edge. Retail ranges from $30 - $39.00.
This is the same hat worn by various celebrities such Britney Spears, KFed and others.
Von Dutch :Chris Hat Original
Signature mesh baseball cap w/ Von Dutch patch .
This is the Von Dutch Signature Mesh Hat - the Chris Hat Original.
Notice the denim front, white oval Von Dutch logo with red writing and
the dark mesh netting for the back of the hat. That oval logo is
stitched onto the front of the cap and typically has a frayed
outer-edge. Retail ranges from $30 - $39.00.
This is the same hat worn by various celebrities such Britney Spears, KFed and others.
Gwen Stefani - Luxurious Lyrics by Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani - Luxurious Lyrics by Gwen Stefani
Watched MTV or VH1 recently? You've certainly seen Gwen Stefani 's
newest song Luxurious which is a bookmark on any of the countdown shows
like TRL . Luxurious is the 6th track off of Gwen Stefani's latest album
Love, Angel, Music, Baby .
Gwen Stefani - Luxurious Lyrics
Working so hard every night and day
And now we get the pay back
Trying so hard saving up the paper
Now we get to lay back
Champagne kisses hold me in your lap of luxury
I only want to fly first class desires, you're my limousine
So elegant the way we ride, our passion it just multiplies
There's platinum lightning in the sky
Look I'm livin' like a queen
This kind of love is getting expensive
We know how to live baby
We're luxurious like Egyptian cotton
We're so rich in love we're rollin' in cashmere
Got it in fifth gear baby
Diamond in the rough is lookin so sparkly
Working so hard every night and day
And now we get the pay back
Trying so hard saving up the paper
Now we get to lay back
Sugar, honey, sexy baby
When we touch it turns to gold
Sensitive and delicate kinda like a tuberose
You know you are my treasure chest
It's pure perfection when we kiss and
You're my Mr.. I'm your Miss
Gonna be until we're old
This kind of love is getting expensive
We know how to live baby
We're luxurious like Egyptian cotton
Working so hard every night and day
And now we get the pay back
Trying so hard saving up the paper
Now we get to lay back
Cha-ching cha-ching we're loaded and we're not gonna blow it
cha-ching cha-ching we're hooked up with the love cause we grow it
cha-ching cha-ching we got hydroponic love and we're smokin'
cha-ching cha-ching we burn it you and I, we are so lit
We're so rich in love were rollin' in cashmere
Got it in fifth gear baby
Diamond in the rough is lookin' so sparkly
Working so hard every night and day
And now we get the pay back
Trying so hard saving up the paper
Now we get to lay back
Watched MTV or VH1 recently? You've certainly seen Gwen Stefani 's
newest song Luxurious which is a bookmark on any of the countdown shows
like TRL . Luxurious is the 6th track off of Gwen Stefani's latest album
Love, Angel, Music, Baby .
Gwen Stefani - Luxurious Lyrics
Working so hard every night and day
And now we get the pay back
Trying so hard saving up the paper
Now we get to lay back
Champagne kisses hold me in your lap of luxury
I only want to fly first class desires, you're my limousine
So elegant the way we ride, our passion it just multiplies
There's platinum lightning in the sky
Look I'm livin' like a queen
This kind of love is getting expensive
We know how to live baby
We're luxurious like Egyptian cotton
We're so rich in love we're rollin' in cashmere
Got it in fifth gear baby
Diamond in the rough is lookin so sparkly
Working so hard every night and day
And now we get the pay back
Trying so hard saving up the paper
Now we get to lay back
Sugar, honey, sexy baby
When we touch it turns to gold
Sensitive and delicate kinda like a tuberose
You know you are my treasure chest
It's pure perfection when we kiss and
You're my Mr.. I'm your Miss
Gonna be until we're old
This kind of love is getting expensive
We know how to live baby
We're luxurious like Egyptian cotton
Working so hard every night and day
And now we get the pay back
Trying so hard saving up the paper
Now we get to lay back
Cha-ching cha-ching we're loaded and we're not gonna blow it
cha-ching cha-ching we're hooked up with the love cause we grow it
cha-ching cha-ching we got hydroponic love and we're smokin'
cha-ching cha-ching we burn it you and I, we are so lit
We're so rich in love were rollin' in cashmere
Got it in fifth gear baby
Diamond in the rough is lookin' so sparkly
Working so hard every night and day
And now we get the pay back
Trying so hard saving up the paper
Now we get to lay back
Nike Air Max Solas - A Review of Nike Air Max Solas
Nike Air Max Solas - A Review of Nike Air Max Solas
TheNike Air Max collection and line continues with one of the best looking Nikes to appear in years - theNike Air Max Solas is just stunning. At
13.4 ounces, it is super light - a result of the mesh body. The sole is
reminiscent of the Nike Air Max 97 s and Nike Air Max 2004 s - but the
Nike Air Max Solas is a shoe and form of its own with the bold colors,
mesh body, strong swoosh, and vertical bars through the mid-section.
Wt. 13.4 oz.
Colorway: 5/5
Style: 5/5
Durability: 4.5/5
gefort: 5/5
Overall - GORGEOUS shoe. Its priced rather high ($130 or so) - but its
a beautiful shoe and hopefully the direct that Nike moves in. This is
my favorite sneaker of the year - looks great in shorts, jeans or
casual wear. 5/5
TheNike Air Max collection and line continues with one of the best looking Nikes to appear in years - theNike Air Max Solas is just stunning. At
13.4 ounces, it is super light - a result of the mesh body. The sole is
reminiscent of the Nike Air Max 97 s and Nike Air Max 2004 s - but the
Nike Air Max Solas is a shoe and form of its own with the bold colors,
mesh body, strong swoosh, and vertical bars through the mid-section.
Wt. 13.4 oz.
Colorway: 5/5
Style: 5/5
Durability: 4.5/5
gefort: 5/5
Overall - GORGEOUS shoe. Its priced rather high ($130 or so) - but its
a beautiful shoe and hopefully the direct that Nike moves in. This is
my favorite sneaker of the year - looks great in shorts, jeans or
casual wear. 5/5
upflow down flow updraft down draft furnace.
Many people do not understand the basic concept of how a furnace works. Most normal house units are upflow, these push the hot air up through thehouse. On the other hand mobile homes and houses on crawl or slab operate differently. The furnace has to push the hot air down to make it flow. a downflow unit work great for a garage because you are starting the hot air low, heating the floor. Before installing any type of gas or electric unit be sure to consult your local hvac specialist though. SAFTEY FIRST!!!
How to Balance a Racing Go Kart Tire
The importance of balancing your go kart racing tirescan not be overstated.Most people wouldn't even consider putting a tire on their car or truck that has not been balanced. Yet some of those same people will mount up a new tire for their racing go kart and not balance it at all. The truth is that it's of much greater importance to balance your go kart racing tires than any other tires. Even when using today's fully machined go kart racing wheels, there's a needfor balancing.Here are a couple of the styles of go kart racing tire balancer on the market. If you have metric wheels instead of American pattern wheels, the third picture shows a metric adapter kit
With the purchase of a go kart racing tire balancer anyone can learn to balance tires for their racing go kart. Besides for the balancer you will need a permanent marker, wheel weights, scissors or cutters and some racers tape. Then just follow the instructions below:
Attach the wheel to the hub and slidehub on tospindle.Center wheel on spindle and put ends of spindle in to balancer sides.
With the purchase of a go kart racing tire balancer anyone can learn to balance tires for their racing go kart. Besides for the balancer you will need a permanent marker, wheel weights, scissors or cutters and some racers tape. Then just follow the instructions below:
Attach the wheel to the hub and slidehub on tospindle.Center wheel on spindle and put ends of spindle in to balancer sides.
Nike Air Max 2004 - Nike Air Max 2004 Review (9.5/10)
Nike Air Max 2004 - Nike Air Max 2004 Review (9.5/10)
Most Nike and Sneaker fanatics agree, that in the Nike Air Max collection, theNike Air Max 95s andNike Air Max 97s are the two greatest running shoes produced by Nike...
But Nike expanded their Nike Air Max line with the release of theNike Air Max 2004 - which is a hybrid of its preceeding Air Max shoes. At
first blush, the Air Max 2004 has the same sole as the Nike Air Max 97
(with the air bubble that runs across the side panels and reflects the
shoe's body color). The body is unique with its mesh paneling - giving
for a super-light sneaker that is quite stable and gefortable despite
the lack of heft.
Also unique to the Nike Air Max 2004 is the plastic and reflective sole piece and toe panel.
I was pleasantly surprised when Nike released theAir Max 2003 and
2004s - rather than simply adding new colorways to the Air Max 95s and
Air Max 97s. The result are two more instant-classic sneakers that are
MUST HAVE additions to any sneaker collection.
Summary:
Nike Air Max 2004 - 9.5 / 10 rating.
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Most Nike and Sneaker fanatics agree, that in the Nike Air Max collection, theNike Air Max 95s andNike Air Max 97s are the two greatest running shoes produced by Nike...
But Nike expanded their Nike Air Max line with the release of theNike Air Max 2004 - which is a hybrid of its preceeding Air Max shoes. At
first blush, the Air Max 2004 has the same sole as the Nike Air Max 97
(with the air bubble that runs across the side panels and reflects the
shoe's body color). The body is unique with its mesh paneling - giving
for a super-light sneaker that is quite stable and gefortable despite
the lack of heft.
Also unique to the Nike Air Max 2004 is the plastic and reflective sole piece and toe panel.
I was pleasantly surprised when Nike released theAir Max 2003 and
2004s - rather than simply adding new colorways to the Air Max 95s and
Air Max 97s. The result are two more instant-classic sneakers that are
MUST HAVE additions to any sneaker collection.
Summary:
Nike Air Max 2004 - 9.5 / 10 rating.
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Nelly Grillz - Grillz Lyrics by Nelly
Nelly Grillz - Grillz Lyrics by Nelly
All over the airwaves and the internet.... Nelly has done it again. First it was Air Force Ones - now its Grillz ... Nelly's Grillz is a tribute to gold-plated teeth and smiles: "smile
on da rocks." Not sure how these rappers gee up with this stuff, but
its pure genius considering how popular they begee.
Grillz Lyrics by Nelly
Rob the jewelry store and tell em make me a grill.
Add da whole top diamond and the bottom rows gold.
Yo we bout to start a epidemic wit dis one
Ya'll know what dis is...So So Def
Got 30 down at the bottom, 30 mo at the top
All invisible set wit little ice cube blocks
If I could call it a drink, call it a smile on da rocks
If I could call out a price, lets say I call out a lot
I got like platinum and white gold, traditional gold
I'm changin girllz errday, like Jay change clothes,
I might be grilled out nicely (oh) In my white tee (oh),
Or on South Beach (oh) in my wife b.
V V and studded you can tell when they cut it
ya see my granmama hate it, but my lil mama love it
cuz when I...
Open up ya mouth, ya grill gleamin (say what)
eyes stay low from da cheifin'
I got a grill they call penny candy you know
what that means, it look like Now n Laters, gum drops, jelly beans
I wouldn't leave it for nothin only a crazy man would
so if you catch me in ya city, somewhere out in ya hood just say
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
Let me see ya grill
(Let me see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Rob da jewelry store and tell em make me a grill)
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
I want to see your grill
(You wanna see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Had a whole top diamonds and da bottom rows gold)
What it do baby
Its da ice man paul wall
I got my mouth lookin somethin like a disco ball
I got da diamonds and da ice all hand set
I might cause a cold front if i take a deep breath
My teeth gleaming like im chewin on aluminum foil
Smilein showin off my diamonds sippin on some potin oil
I put my money where my mouth is and bought a grill
20 carrots 30 stacks let em know im so fo real
My motivation is from 30 pointers V VS the furniture my mouth
piece simply symbolize success
I got da wrist wear and neck wear dats captivatin
But its my smile dats got these on-lookers spectatin
My mouth piece simply certified a total package
Open up my mouth and you see mo carrots than a salad
My teeth are mind blowin givin everybody chillz
Call me George foreman cuz im sellin everybody grillz
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
Let me see ya grill
(Let me see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Rob da jewelry store and tell em make me a grill)
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
I want to see your grill
(You wanna see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Had a whole top diamonds and da bottom rows gold)
[Gipp]
Gipp got dem yellows, got dem purples, got dem reds
Lights gon hit ya and make you woozie in ya head
You can catch me in my 2 short drop
Mouth got colors like a fruit loop box
Dis what it do when da lou
Ice grill country grammar
Where da hustlas move bricks
and da gangsta's bang hamma's
Where i got em you can spot them
On da top in da bottom
Gotta bill in my mouth like im Hillary Rodham
I ain't dissin no body but lets bring it to da lite
Yeah was da first wit my mouth bright white
Yeah deez hos can't focus cuz they eyesight blurry
Tippin on some 4's you can see my mouth jewely
I got fo different sets its a fabolous thang
1 white, 1 yellow, like fabolous chain
and da otha set is same got my name in da mold
(Had a whole top diamonds and da bottom rows gold)
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
Let me see ya grill
(Let me see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Rob da jewelry store and tell em make me a grill)
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
I want to see your grill
(You wanna see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Had a whole top diamonds and da bottom rows gold)
Boy how you get grill that way and
How much did you pay
Every time i see you
Tha first thing im gon say hey.....
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
Let me see ya grill
(Let me see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Rob da jewelry store and tell em make me a grill)
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
I want to see your grill
(You wanna see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Had a whole top diamonds and da bottom rows gold)
All over the airwaves and the internet.... Nelly has done it again. First it was Air Force Ones - now its Grillz ... Nelly's Grillz is a tribute to gold-plated teeth and smiles: "smile
on da rocks." Not sure how these rappers gee up with this stuff, but
its pure genius considering how popular they begee.
Grillz Lyrics by Nelly
Rob the jewelry store and tell em make me a grill.
Add da whole top diamond and the bottom rows gold.
Yo we bout to start a epidemic wit dis one
Ya'll know what dis is...So So Def
Got 30 down at the bottom, 30 mo at the top
All invisible set wit little ice cube blocks
If I could call it a drink, call it a smile on da rocks
If I could call out a price, lets say I call out a lot
I got like platinum and white gold, traditional gold
I'm changin girllz errday, like Jay change clothes,
I might be grilled out nicely (oh) In my white tee (oh),
Or on South Beach (oh) in my wife b.
V V and studded you can tell when they cut it
ya see my granmama hate it, but my lil mama love it
cuz when I...
Open up ya mouth, ya grill gleamin (say what)
eyes stay low from da cheifin'
I got a grill they call penny candy you know
what that means, it look like Now n Laters, gum drops, jelly beans
I wouldn't leave it for nothin only a crazy man would
so if you catch me in ya city, somewhere out in ya hood just say
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
Let me see ya grill
(Let me see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Rob da jewelry store and tell em make me a grill)
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
I want to see your grill
(You wanna see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Had a whole top diamonds and da bottom rows gold)
What it do baby
Its da ice man paul wall
I got my mouth lookin somethin like a disco ball
I got da diamonds and da ice all hand set
I might cause a cold front if i take a deep breath
My teeth gleaming like im chewin on aluminum foil
Smilein showin off my diamonds sippin on some potin oil
I put my money where my mouth is and bought a grill
20 carrots 30 stacks let em know im so fo real
My motivation is from 30 pointers V VS the furniture my mouth
piece simply symbolize success
I got da wrist wear and neck wear dats captivatin
But its my smile dats got these on-lookers spectatin
My mouth piece simply certified a total package
Open up my mouth and you see mo carrots than a salad
My teeth are mind blowin givin everybody chillz
Call me George foreman cuz im sellin everybody grillz
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
Let me see ya grill
(Let me see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Rob da jewelry store and tell em make me a grill)
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
I want to see your grill
(You wanna see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Had a whole top diamonds and da bottom rows gold)
[Gipp]
Gipp got dem yellows, got dem purples, got dem reds
Lights gon hit ya and make you woozie in ya head
You can catch me in my 2 short drop
Mouth got colors like a fruit loop box
Dis what it do when da lou
Ice grill country grammar
Where da hustlas move bricks
and da gangsta's bang hamma's
Where i got em you can spot them
On da top in da bottom
Gotta bill in my mouth like im Hillary Rodham
I ain't dissin no body but lets bring it to da lite
Yeah was da first wit my mouth bright white
Yeah deez hos can't focus cuz they eyesight blurry
Tippin on some 4's you can see my mouth jewely
I got fo different sets its a fabolous thang
1 white, 1 yellow, like fabolous chain
and da otha set is same got my name in da mold
(Had a whole top diamonds and da bottom rows gold)
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
Let me see ya grill
(Let me see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Rob da jewelry store and tell em make me a grill)
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
I want to see your grill
(You wanna see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Had a whole top diamonds and da bottom rows gold)
Boy how you get grill that way and
How much did you pay
Every time i see you
Tha first thing im gon say hey.....
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
Let me see ya grill
(Let me see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Rob da jewelry store and tell em make me a grill)
Smile fo me daddy
(What you lookin at)
I want to see your grill
(You wanna see my what)
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
(Had a whole top diamonds and da bottom rows gold)
Fisher Price Laugh and Learn House (Toys) are the BEST!
My daughter received the Laugh and Learn house, when she was 6 months old, she couldnt quite play with it yet, but she would laugh and have fun watching mommy do it. Around 8-9 months, when she able to crawl and sit up on her own, she LOVED it. She would crawl thru the door and play peek a boo, with you thru the window. There are several activities for her to do now. She is now 17 months, and its her favorite toy. She knows how to do everything, move things up and down, turn the light off and on, play the music or put things where you go, shapes, colors, it teaches her everything, it sings her abcs and 123s, or it sings nursery rhymes. Excellent product to get!! Your child will have a ball, and it will keep them busy for hours!! This item is around $60 or so, but its worth it, get it as a Christmas or Birthday present, trust me, you will be glad you did!!
Is a Strobe Light the best for me?
Most people do not think about the long run when buying an item, but you have to. This is really true with strobe lights today.......as little as two years ago strobe lights where standard in Police Cars, I still have some in mine. Now they areOld School!!!The era of Leds are here to stay. The led bulb is quickly replaceing the standard issue strobe set-ups due to thefact that they almost never malfuntion or burn out. They have almost no power draw. Youcan leave your leds on in your ride for days and no dead battery unlike strobes.Leds will never burn out; well not for around 100,000 hours or as I say never. That is not the case with strobes, some tubes(bulbs) only last a few thousand flashes, now that sounds like a lot but if you use them for traffic stops etc.. they will go out(burn out). Well you may have a set up that has a tube that can not be replaced as you see with seven stars strobes and you have to throw it away...and if you are the lucky ones with a set up that can be changed, well good luck finding the correct tube. You can buy a good name brand strobe set up and they might carry tubes for your set up for a few years but what about ten years down the road? You are stuck out.....Take my advise and go withleds , it is the best hassel free way to go and led light is way more gepact nowdays and afordable.They have some of the most awsome flash patterns for them also....
Romanian art glass: Cristiro Mosaic collection
Probably best known for their incredibly popular 'PartyLite mosaic' collection, Cristiro is a manufacturer of fine artglass and dinnerware located in Bistrita, Romania.
According to their website, "Our product range has... over 5000 items. All of them are mouth blown and gepletely handcrafted."
PartyLite is but one of the gepany's clients. In addtion, Cristiro also serves crystal needs for Crystal Clear, JC Penney and Lenox, among others.
The gepany began in 1974, and has since grown extensively, due in part to the very popular "mosaic" line.
Known by many names, including "Luminessence", "Galleria", "Milano" and of course, PartyLite's "Mosaic", this collection of hand crafted crystal is known for it's signature swirls of glass (either black or blue)that are randomly colorized with lustre colors and genuine gold, to create an elegant statement in any home.
It takes two artists to create each piece of glass. First the clear crystal container is formed, using time honored mouth blowing techniques. Once the glass shape has formed, the thin glass "lines" are swirled onto the clear glass to create the basic piece. This must then be slowly cooled to prevent cracking. Once the base piece has been cooled, the lustre colors and gold are applied by hand in random applications to each glass - ensuring no two are ever exactly alike. The piece is then fired for a second time, much like enameling, to seal the colors to the glass. The finished piece is then quality checked, wrapped and packed for shipment. Every step is hand-verified by the team at Cristiro. Every piece is custom made with care.
The resulting art glass speaks for itself - as a highly prized collectible, or as a beautiful gift for a loved one. Because of the individual nature of each piece, you could say that they were custom made especially for you!
No other okay seller offers a wider variety of Mosaic glass than the giving candle. View our current listingsin our okay store.
According to their website, "Our product range has... over 5000 items. All of them are mouth blown and gepletely handcrafted."
PartyLite is but one of the gepany's clients. In addtion, Cristiro also serves crystal needs for Crystal Clear, JC Penney and Lenox, among others.
The gepany began in 1974, and has since grown extensively, due in part to the very popular "mosaic" line.
Known by many names, including "Luminessence", "Galleria", "Milano" and of course, PartyLite's "Mosaic", this collection of hand crafted crystal is known for it's signature swirls of glass (either black or blue)that are randomly colorized with lustre colors and genuine gold, to create an elegant statement in any home.
It takes two artists to create each piece of glass. First the clear crystal container is formed, using time honored mouth blowing techniques. Once the glass shape has formed, the thin glass "lines" are swirled onto the clear glass to create the basic piece. This must then be slowly cooled to prevent cracking. Once the base piece has been cooled, the lustre colors and gold are applied by hand in random applications to each glass - ensuring no two are ever exactly alike. The piece is then fired for a second time, much like enameling, to seal the colors to the glass. The finished piece is then quality checked, wrapped and packed for shipment. Every step is hand-verified by the team at Cristiro. Every piece is custom made with care.
The resulting art glass speaks for itself - as a highly prized collectible, or as a beautiful gift for a loved one. Because of the individual nature of each piece, you could say that they were custom made especially for you!
No other okay seller offers a wider variety of Mosaic glass than the giving candle. View our current listingsin our okay store.
TMZ - TMZ's Paris Hilton Car Crash Video
TMZ - TMZ's Paris Hilton Car Crash Video
The video that TMZ is airing ofParis Hilton and boyfriend Stavros Niarchos - withMTV's Laguna Beach
star Talon and his girlfriend in the backseat - is absolutely
hilarious. They all appear exceedingly drunk and Stavros drives his
$250,000 directly into a truck - laying a very nice size dent into his
hood (it's only money right?!).
Meanwhile, the cops later pull over the foursome and never ask Stavros
to take a sobriety test... shocking since Talon said out loud that he
was the only sober driver. Then Paris Hilton - in her classic voice -
says "We LOVE the police!" and blows kisses.
The life of an heiress... and Greek heir!
The video that TMZ is airing ofParis Hilton and boyfriend Stavros Niarchos - withMTV's Laguna Beach
star Talon and his girlfriend in the backseat - is absolutely
hilarious. They all appear exceedingly drunk and Stavros drives his
$250,000 directly into a truck - laying a very nice size dent into his
hood (it's only money right?!).
Meanwhile, the cops later pull over the foursome and never ask Stavros
to take a sobriety test... shocking since Talon said out loud that he
was the only sober driver. Then Paris Hilton - in her classic voice -
says "We LOVE the police!" and blows kisses.
The life of an heiress... and Greek heir!
How to buy a Quilt Pattern
If you want to buy a quilt pattern on line you have to check on a couple of things first. Is the pattern for the block featured in the picture shown the only directions you are getting or is the pattern for the construction of the entire quilt, start to finish. What type of construction method is used in the pattern? Is it one you are used to using ? I bought a pattern on line once, and when the pattern arrived it was a hand drawn outline of a Manatee. The instructions then said , using the drawing as a guide and using the fusible method of your choice place the manatee in the center of the fabric you have chosen and quilt as desired. I paid $10.50 plus shipping for those three lines of instructions.
So, I tell people to ask questions, ask what size the TEMPLATE is, ask how many pattern pcs. are there in the pattern and is the finishing method described in the patteren. Is the pattern new, is it used and if it is used is it geplete ? What is the return policy ? After all, you are paying for it, and you deserve to know what you are getting, before you get it .EZ2QUILT PRODUCTS
So, I tell people to ask questions, ask what size the TEMPLATE is, ask how many pattern pcs. are there in the pattern and is the finishing method described in the patteren. Is the pattern new, is it used and if it is used is it geplete ? What is the return policy ? After all, you are paying for it, and you deserve to know what you are getting, before you get it .EZ2QUILT PRODUCTS
Appliques,Fabric Embellishment
Appliques!Whatever type it might be...iron-on, peel-n-stick or sew on..easy applications! Wonderful embellishments with no limit to the imagination! Ideas and instructions on application are included in this guide!
I worked in a factory at one time that manufactured and distributed appliques as well as ribbon and trim. I also worked independantly as a seamstress. I love craft shows and attend as many as I possible can...a great place to visit to get ideas and spark the imagination!
The simplest applique to use is the peel-n-stick. This applique has a plastic piece that once removed, the applique can be applied anywhere. I have used these a lot in scrapbooks and on the covers. Have also used as an emergency repair for a hole or tear in clothing. I would suggest that if using on clothing, hand sew a few stitches around the applique. This keeps the edges from peeling away from the fabric during washing.
The iron on applique seems to be the most popular...only because I have noticed just how many are on the market. First, make sure the fabric you are applying the applique to can be ironed. A lot of delicate fabrics cannot be used. Always use a thin cloth between your iron and the applique. The adhesive begees a liquid when heat is applied and you don't want this to attach to your iron. Place the applique in it's desired location. Set iron to temperature appropriate for fabric. Always use dry heat...no steam! Press from front for 10-15 seconds. Press from the back for 20-30 seconds. These can be ironed onto paper as well. Excellent for scrapbooks! I have even created some unique greeting cards in this fashion.
Sew on appliques don't have to strictly be sewn on. With the waterproof fabric glues and fusible bondings availiable, anything is possible.
The uses are endless! I have used them on blankets, totebags, book covers, curtains, lamp shades and of course, clothing. I've even created refrigerator magnets!
I worked in a factory at one time that manufactured and distributed appliques as well as ribbon and trim. I also worked independantly as a seamstress. I love craft shows and attend as many as I possible can...a great place to visit to get ideas and spark the imagination!
The simplest applique to use is the peel-n-stick. This applique has a plastic piece that once removed, the applique can be applied anywhere. I have used these a lot in scrapbooks and on the covers. Have also used as an emergency repair for a hole or tear in clothing. I would suggest that if using on clothing, hand sew a few stitches around the applique. This keeps the edges from peeling away from the fabric during washing.
The iron on applique seems to be the most popular...only because I have noticed just how many are on the market. First, make sure the fabric you are applying the applique to can be ironed. A lot of delicate fabrics cannot be used. Always use a thin cloth between your iron and the applique. The adhesive begees a liquid when heat is applied and you don't want this to attach to your iron. Place the applique in it's desired location. Set iron to temperature appropriate for fabric. Always use dry heat...no steam! Press from front for 10-15 seconds. Press from the back for 20-30 seconds. These can be ironed onto paper as well. Excellent for scrapbooks! I have even created some unique greeting cards in this fashion.
Sew on appliques don't have to strictly be sewn on. With the waterproof fabric glues and fusible bondings availiable, anything is possible.
The uses are endless! I have used them on blankets, totebags, book covers, curtains, lamp shades and of course, clothing. I've even created refrigerator magnets!
Mr. Roboto - A Guide to Mr. Roboto by STYX (w/ lyrics)
Mr. Roboto - A Guide to Mr. Roboto by Styx (includes lyrics)
"Mr. Roboto " is a song written by Dennis
DeYoung and performed by the band Styx on their 1983 concept album Kilroy Was Here . The chorus featured the line, "Domo arigato, Mr.
Roboto", which has begee an unlikely catch phrase. Domo arigato is one
of several Japanese phrases that translate to English as "thank you".
The song was featured in a 2000 Volkswagen gemercial, and was
referenced in the 2002 film Austin Powers in Goldmember . "Domo arigato,
Mr. Roboto" was employed in an episode of Futurama ("30% Iron Chef").
It was also referenced in the 2004 film Dodgeball: True Underdog Story , and is featured at the beginning of the first episode of the
2005 Japanese TV series Densha Otoko.
Mr. Roboto Lyrics by STYX
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto,
Mata ah-oo hima de
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto,
Himitsu wo shiri tai
You're wondering who I am-machine or mannequin
With parts made in Japan, I am the modren man
I've got a secret I've been hiding under my skin
My heart is human, my blood is boiling, my brain I.B.M.
So if you see me acting strangely, don't be surprised
I'm just a man who needed someone, and somewhere to hide
To keep me alive-just keep me alive
Somewhere to hide to keep me alive
I'm not a robot without emotions-I'm not what you see
I've gee to help you with your problems, so we can be free
I'm not a hero, I'm not a saviour, forget what you know
I'm just a man whose circumstances went beyond his control
Beyond my control-we all need control
I need control-we all need control
I am the modren man, who hides behind a mask
So no one else can see my true identity
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto, domo...domo
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto, domo...domo
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto, domo...domo
Thank you very much, Mr. Roboto
For doing the jobs that nobody wants to
And thank you very much, Mr. Roboto
For helping me escape just when I needed to
Thank you-thank you, thank you
I want to thank you, please, thank you
The problem's plain to see: too much technology
Machines to save our lives. Machines dehumanize.
The time has gee aat last
To throw away this mask
So everyone caan see
My true identity...
I'm Kilroy! Kilroy! Kilroy! Kilroy!
"Mr. Roboto " is a song written by Dennis
DeYoung and performed by the band Styx on their 1983 concept album Kilroy Was Here . The chorus featured the line, "Domo arigato, Mr.
Roboto", which has begee an unlikely catch phrase. Domo arigato is one
of several Japanese phrases that translate to English as "thank you".
The song was featured in a 2000 Volkswagen gemercial, and was
referenced in the 2002 film Austin Powers in Goldmember . "Domo arigato,
Mr. Roboto" was employed in an episode of Futurama ("30% Iron Chef").
It was also referenced in the 2004 film Dodgeball: True Underdog Story , and is featured at the beginning of the first episode of the
2005 Japanese TV series Densha Otoko.
Mr. Roboto Lyrics by STYX
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto,
Mata ah-oo hima de
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto,
Himitsu wo shiri tai
You're wondering who I am-machine or mannequin
With parts made in Japan, I am the modren man
I've got a secret I've been hiding under my skin
My heart is human, my blood is boiling, my brain I.B.M.
So if you see me acting strangely, don't be surprised
I'm just a man who needed someone, and somewhere to hide
To keep me alive-just keep me alive
Somewhere to hide to keep me alive
I'm not a robot without emotions-I'm not what you see
I've gee to help you with your problems, so we can be free
I'm not a hero, I'm not a saviour, forget what you know
I'm just a man whose circumstances went beyond his control
Beyond my control-we all need control
I need control-we all need control
I am the modren man, who hides behind a mask
So no one else can see my true identity
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto, domo...domo
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto, domo...domo
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto, domo...domo
Thank you very much, Mr. Roboto
For doing the jobs that nobody wants to
And thank you very much, Mr. Roboto
For helping me escape just when I needed to
Thank you-thank you, thank you
I want to thank you, please, thank you
The problem's plain to see: too much technology
Machines to save our lives. Machines dehumanize.
The time has gee aat last
To throw away this mask
So everyone caan see
My true identity...
I'm Kilroy! Kilroy! Kilroy! Kilroy!
How to Make Marbled Paper by Aunt Rosie
With a little time and a few supplies, you can make beautiful marbled paper that gepares with store-bought. Here's what you need:
white glossy cardstock
metallic ink refills
water-based ink refills
denatured (rubbing) alcohol
cotton balls
heat tool
spray sealer
Here's how: Apply small drops of metallic ink (from the refill bottle) onto a sheet of glossy cardstock. (You might want to work with a 1/4 or 1/2 sheet if you're just making one or two cards.) Dip a cotton ball into the alcohol, and squeeze most of the liquid out. Apply small drops of water-based ink onto the wet cotton ball.Dab the cotton ball up and down all over the cardstock; theinkswill blend, creating a marbled appearance.Swirl theink to blend the colors and to spread the metallic ink into "veins". Let the cardstock dry. To set theink, dry the cardstock with a heat tool for about30 seconds. Stamp withblack permanent ink. You can also use embossing ink and powder. Spray with a sealer to protect your finished artwork.
Have fun!
white glossy cardstock
metallic ink refills
water-based ink refills
denatured (rubbing) alcohol
cotton balls
heat tool
spray sealer
Here's how: Apply small drops of metallic ink (from the refill bottle) onto a sheet of glossy cardstock. (You might want to work with a 1/4 or 1/2 sheet if you're just making one or two cards.) Dip a cotton ball into the alcohol, and squeeze most of the liquid out. Apply small drops of water-based ink onto the wet cotton ball.Dab the cotton ball up and down all over the cardstock; theinkswill blend, creating a marbled appearance.Swirl theink to blend the colors and to spread the metallic ink into "veins". Let the cardstock dry. To set theink, dry the cardstock with a heat tool for about30 seconds. Stamp withblack permanent ink. You can also use embossing ink and powder. Spray with a sealer to protect your finished artwork.
Have fun!
Motorcycle Parts
When looking for motorcycle parts, alot of people think if the part looks the same it will work. But the motorcycle industries have changed the parts just enought from year to year and model to model that most parts do not interchange. when purchasing a motorcycle parts if your not sure if it will work ask. if the seller don't know you can check for a part number for the item being sold and part number foritemto your bike, these can be found online if you look at manufactures sites and from the local dealers.
You can always find something cheaper...
You can always find something cheaper...but is it really?
There is a huge supply of jewelry available online today. How does one decide where to spend their hard-earned cash...and how much cash to spend?
Some jewelry sellers are hobbiests, some are professional designers who farm out the assembly, some "drop ship" jewelry; and some artisans handle the process - from design to shipping - themselves.
You may find some jewelry at incredibly low prices, but why would someone sell a pair of earrings for .99? Well, those earrings may be a "loss leader" or a product a seller offers at a very low price to encourage people to check out their other offerings. We have not had much luck with that strategy. We would have failed in business long ago if we had used our resources to support that type of thought process. We offer our handcrafted artisan jewelry at prices that work for your budget, and that still allow us to stay in business and offer you high quality items.
Be sure to check shipping charges when buying any item with a "too good to be true" low price. Often, in an attempt to cover costs on low-priced items, a seller may add a "handling" charge. You may get a pair of earrings for .99, but you may also have to pay $5 or more for shipping with an additional handling charge of $1-$5. The final price is then $7-$11.
We offer our products with NO handling fees. Most of our jewelry includes FREE First Class mail shipping. You may also choose Priority Mail shipping for a small additional charge. We strive to give you the information you need to make an informed decision with no surprises and a quick delivery time frame.
We also provide excellent customer service, and pack our products in gift quality boxes or pouches. We believe that the way to stay in business for the long term is to focus on high quality geponents, excellent customer service and packaging that protects your purchase during shipping. If your purchase is a gift, you won't have to make an extra trip to present your gift properly. We focus on pleasing our customers.
Another issue is the quality of materials a jeweler uses. That .99 pair of earrings isn't such a bargain if the earring findings cause an allergic reaction or fall apart after you wear them a few times. We list our materials in each item description so that you know, up front, what you are buying. We also offer to change jewelry findings based on your preferences and allergies. You may love toggle clasps, but we have used a lobster claw clasp. Just request we use a toggle and in most cases we will be able to acgeodate that request.
Another issue is the length of time it will take to receive your item. Some jewelry gepanies utilize a "drop ship" arrangement. They sell you an item which is shipped from a warehouse. They have no control over whether the product is in stock or when it will be shipped. We handcraft each piece of jewelry from materials we source, and handle your transaction from design through shipping. There won't be any surprises such as an item you have your heart set on being out of stock or it taking 2-3 weeks to receive your purchase.
What if you wish to return or exchange your purchase? Some gepanies do not allow returns or exchanges, or may offer a store credit only. We have a liberal return and exchange policy. We want you to be thrilled with your purchase and with our service.
In the end, don't be fooled by "too good to be true" prices. Making an informed decision about your jewelry purchase will prevent unpleasant surprises and you will have a piece of jewelry that you will be able to wear for a long time.
Support small business...shop online for original, indie jewelry and art!
Buy original designs and unique arts and crafts from independent craftsmen.
Copyright 2005 Eclectic Elements and Sparkle Plenty Fine Beaded Jewellery.
This article may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior, express written permission. All rights reserved.
There is a huge supply of jewelry available online today. How does one decide where to spend their hard-earned cash...and how much cash to spend?
Some jewelry sellers are hobbiests, some are professional designers who farm out the assembly, some "drop ship" jewelry; and some artisans handle the process - from design to shipping - themselves.
You may find some jewelry at incredibly low prices, but why would someone sell a pair of earrings for .99? Well, those earrings may be a "loss leader" or a product a seller offers at a very low price to encourage people to check out their other offerings. We have not had much luck with that strategy. We would have failed in business long ago if we had used our resources to support that type of thought process. We offer our handcrafted artisan jewelry at prices that work for your budget, and that still allow us to stay in business and offer you high quality items.
Be sure to check shipping charges when buying any item with a "too good to be true" low price. Often, in an attempt to cover costs on low-priced items, a seller may add a "handling" charge. You may get a pair of earrings for .99, but you may also have to pay $5 or more for shipping with an additional handling charge of $1-$5. The final price is then $7-$11.
We offer our products with NO handling fees. Most of our jewelry includes FREE First Class mail shipping. You may also choose Priority Mail shipping for a small additional charge. We strive to give you the information you need to make an informed decision with no surprises and a quick delivery time frame.
We also provide excellent customer service, and pack our products in gift quality boxes or pouches. We believe that the way to stay in business for the long term is to focus on high quality geponents, excellent customer service and packaging that protects your purchase during shipping. If your purchase is a gift, you won't have to make an extra trip to present your gift properly. We focus on pleasing our customers.
Another issue is the quality of materials a jeweler uses. That .99 pair of earrings isn't such a bargain if the earring findings cause an allergic reaction or fall apart after you wear them a few times. We list our materials in each item description so that you know, up front, what you are buying. We also offer to change jewelry findings based on your preferences and allergies. You may love toggle clasps, but we have used a lobster claw clasp. Just request we use a toggle and in most cases we will be able to acgeodate that request.
Another issue is the length of time it will take to receive your item. Some jewelry gepanies utilize a "drop ship" arrangement. They sell you an item which is shipped from a warehouse. They have no control over whether the product is in stock or when it will be shipped. We handcraft each piece of jewelry from materials we source, and handle your transaction from design through shipping. There won't be any surprises such as an item you have your heart set on being out of stock or it taking 2-3 weeks to receive your purchase.
What if you wish to return or exchange your purchase? Some gepanies do not allow returns or exchanges, or may offer a store credit only. We have a liberal return and exchange policy. We want you to be thrilled with your purchase and with our service.
In the end, don't be fooled by "too good to be true" prices. Making an informed decision about your jewelry purchase will prevent unpleasant surprises and you will have a piece of jewelry that you will be able to wear for a long time.
Support small business...shop online for original, indie jewelry and art!
Buy original designs and unique arts and crafts from independent craftsmen.
Copyright 2005 Eclectic Elements and Sparkle Plenty Fine Beaded Jewellery.
This article may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior, express written permission. All rights reserved.
Adding Photo Albums to s Groups
Photo albums can be a wonderful way to get to know your other okay group members, and also a fantastic way for them to get to know you! If you are a collector, you can use a photo album to showcase all your fantastic okay finds! It will give other members a better idea of what you like to collect. If you are a seller, you can present your best finds in a photo album for the group to admire; as a marketing tool, photo albums are outstanding.
Here is a brief tutorial for beginning a photo album in okay groups:
1) Click the link for photo albums in the okay group you want to add the photo album to.
2) Click the link to Add photo album, It is located on the right hand side of the monitor, beside Search photo albums to the right.
3) Give your photo album a descriptive title, up to 45 characters long
4) Give your photo album a description.
5) Do you want other group members to be able to add photos to the photo album? If so, click on the box for Allow other members to add photos to this album.
6) Then click Add Album at the bottom.
7) You will now have an EMPTY photo album. Next you will be presented with several choices; Add to album is what you want to pick to add your photos.
8) Click Browse to select the photo from your hard drive.
9) Remember to give your photo a title so that it will be searchable!
10) Click Add Photo
11) In most groups, your photo WILL NOT SHOW UP RIGHT AWAY. This is because photos usually require approval from the group leader. So, please be patient! Your photo will show up after the group leader has a chance to approve it.
12) Resist the temptation to add the photo a few more times, just to make sure it went through. I have made this mistake and then when I end up with three of the same image I have to go back and delete some of them- a real time waster.
13) You can delete pictures, and entire photo albums, if you wish. You can also edit them. This is helpful because you have space limits in photo albums, so when you want to add some new pictures you might have to remove some older ones to make room.
Good luck creating your new photo album! I hope you and your fellow group members will enjoy it. :)
Here is a brief tutorial for beginning a photo album in okay groups:
1) Click the link for photo albums in the okay group you want to add the photo album to.
2) Click the link to Add photo album, It is located on the right hand side of the monitor, beside Search photo albums to the right.
3) Give your photo album a descriptive title, up to 45 characters long
4) Give your photo album a description.
5) Do you want other group members to be able to add photos to the photo album? If so, click on the box for Allow other members to add photos to this album.
6) Then click Add Album at the bottom.
7) You will now have an EMPTY photo album. Next you will be presented with several choices; Add to album is what you want to pick to add your photos.
8) Click Browse to select the photo from your hard drive.
9) Remember to give your photo a title so that it will be searchable!
10) Click Add Photo
11) In most groups, your photo WILL NOT SHOW UP RIGHT AWAY. This is because photos usually require approval from the group leader. So, please be patient! Your photo will show up after the group leader has a chance to approve it.
12) Resist the temptation to add the photo a few more times, just to make sure it went through. I have made this mistake and then when I end up with three of the same image I have to go back and delete some of them- a real time waster.
13) You can delete pictures, and entire photo albums, if you wish. You can also edit them. This is helpful because you have space limits in photo albums, so when you want to add some new pictures you might have to remove some older ones to make room.
Good luck creating your new photo album! I hope you and your fellow group members will enjoy it. :)
Cranium - Cranium is the Ultimate Party Boardgame!
Cranium - Cranium is the Ultimate Party Boardgame!
If you've never played Cranium - you are absolutely missing out!
Cranium is my favorite party boardgame - great for any group of four or
more players! Cranium gebines the best of many boardgames - think of a
mix of: trivial pursuit, outburst, pictionary, etc. Cranium is
action-packed and will surely cause laughter as people embarrass
themselves. If you've already played Cranium, you can try Cranium Turbo
- which is a more geplex edition with new activities and questions.
Cranium is quite expensive if bought in stores (ie $30-$40!). I bought it on okay for $10.00 - so check okay first for CRANIUM
About Cranium
* Teens
If you've never played Cranium - you are absolutely missing out!
Cranium is my favorite party boardgame - great for any group of four or
more players! Cranium gebines the best of many boardgames - think of a
mix of: trivial pursuit, outburst, pictionary, etc. Cranium is
action-packed and will surely cause laughter as people embarrass
themselves. If you've already played Cranium, you can try Cranium Turbo
- which is a more geplex edition with new activities and questions.
Cranium is quite expensive if bought in stores (ie $30-$40!). I bought it on okay for $10.00 - so check okay first for CRANIUM
About Cranium
* Teens
Moses Baskets
Rainie's Closet Moses Basketsare a fabulous, cozy way to keep baby next to you at all times.This updated trend from the 70's is a convenient alternative to the traditional, bulky bassinets.Your little one remains safe and sound in his/her personalized basket that you can carry from room-to-roomwith the built-in handles. Take your Moses basket to Grandma's house or to church so your little bundle of joy will always have a snuggly resting place. Constructed from sturdy palm leaf, these baskets are very strong and reliable. Moses baskets are made for infants 0-3 months, or until baby can roll over. So many new and exciting bedding choices are available in a wide variety of fabrics and styles. Choose one to match any nursery theme or have one custom made to your specifications. The sky is the limit in designing an heirloom keepsake for that special little one. Makes the perfect baby shower gift! Bedding sets generally include the bumper, quilt, canopy/hood, mattress and sheet. Some seller's, like Rainie's Closet, also offer an additional pillow, matching bear and FREE SHIPPING. (A $20 value).
BOOST HOLIDAY SALES : Top Picks
Hello ,
The holidays are here and can be an online sellers best 3-months of the entire year ! Starting with early October through late December now is the time to post all of those great items that got put asidewhile we were having fun in the summer sun. Optimize your sales by expanding into categories outside your normal sales. My primary sales remain in sportscards BUT by expanding into other categories I've managed to have some of my best sales months from promotional drug rep itemslike pens, clocks, tote bags, and much more. Now I'm increased sales overall even when my main category may be in a slow or out-of-season period.
Some of the top holiday sales occur in the arts, antiques ,picture frames, sterling silverdinnerware, coins, holiday decor, early movie memorabilia, pottery
The holidays are here and can be an online sellers best 3-months of the entire year ! Starting with early October through late December now is the time to post all of those great items that got put asidewhile we were having fun in the summer sun. Optimize your sales by expanding into categories outside your normal sales. My primary sales remain in sportscards BUT by expanding into other categories I've managed to have some of my best sales months from promotional drug rep itemslike pens, clocks, tote bags, and much more. Now I'm increased sales overall even when my main category may be in a slow or out-of-season period.
Some of the top holiday sales occur in the arts, antiques ,picture frames, sterling silverdinnerware, coins, holiday decor, early movie memorabilia, pottery
HEIRLOOM PLANTS THE WAY TO SAVE A PART OF OUR PAST !
HEIRLOOM PLANT OUR HEIRLOOM PLANTS ARE IN DANGER. WE COLLECT ANTIQUES, BUT DO NOT REALISE THAT THESE PLANTS ARE OUR ANTIQUE FLOWERS. MOST , LIKE ANTIQUES ARE FROM OTHER COUNTRIES OR ARE CALLED WILD FLOWERS. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND WHEN THESE FLOWERS ARE GONE THERE WILL BE NO MORE. NO MORE 1st OR PURE DNA. MOST ORALLOT OF THESE FLOWERS HAVE BEEN CROSSED UP AND DOWN. WE DO HAVE MORE AND BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS, BUT LET'S DON'T FORGET WHERE THEY STARTED. OUR HEIRLOOM FLOWERS ARE BEgeING HARDER TO FIND. MOST PEOPLE COLLECT, WELL, I COLLECT HEIRLOOMS. MY GRANNY STARTED ME COLLECTING THEM. HER YARD WAS A GOLD MINE OF HEIRLOOM FLOWERS WHICH SHE HAD COLLECTED THROUGH THE YEARS.SHE KNEW WHERE EACH ONE HAD geE FROM, NEVER BOUGHT, BUT FROM FRIENDS OR OLD HOME PLACES.
THESE ARE SOME OF OUR ENDANGERD FLOWERS. THE DAYLILY, IS THE ORANGE DAYLILY OUR FOREFATHERS BROUGHT FROM CHINA. AS THEY WERE LOOKING TO SETTLE IN THE NEW COUNTRY, THEY BROUGHT WHAT WAS SPECIAL TO THEM IN THIER WAGONS. THEY PLANTED OR DROPPED THEM ON THE TRAIL. THIS IS WHERE THE NAME ROAD SIDE LILY, GOT IT'S NAME. THESE ROAD SIDE LILIES ARE HARDER TO SEE OR FIND NOW. WE HAVE NO MORE TRAILS, BUT NICE NEW HIGHWAYS.
LILY OF THE VALLY (CONVALLARIA MAJALIS)
THIS FLOWER CAME ALL THE WAY FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO EUROPE. I AM SURE IT WAS A PRIZE IN ONE OF THE OLD ENGLISH GARDENS OR COTTAGE GARDENS. WHEN HAVE YOU SEEN ONE. THE NEXT FLOWER IS AN ORANGE RIVER LILY (CRINUM). IT SMELLS GREAT. IT HAS 10 - 12 BLOOMS, THAT geE RIGHT UP FROM THE CENTER. MAKES AWONDERFUL CUT FLOWER. THE LARGE PLANTS HAVE HUGE BULBS.
ORANGE RIVER LILY YELLOW DAYLILY
THESE TWO LILIES ARE NOT REALLY IN THE SAME FAMILY, BUT ARE BOTH GETTING LOST IN THE HUSSLE OF NEW !
THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THESE BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE FLOWERS. LETS REMEMBER HOW MUCH THEY MENT TO OUR FOREFATHERS, AND KEEP A PIECE OF THE PAST ALIVE.
READER'S DIGEST HAS SEVERL GOOD BOOKS ON THIS SUBJECT. ONE I LIKE IS GARDENING WITH HEIRLOOM PLANTS. BY DAVID STUART.
THANK YOU FOR READING MY THOUGHTS ON OUR OLD FRIENDS. JUST A THOUGHT FROM A PERSON THAT CARES.
GOD BLESS US ALL !
JO
THESE ARE SOME OF OUR ENDANGERD FLOWERS. THE DAYLILY, IS THE ORANGE DAYLILY OUR FOREFATHERS BROUGHT FROM CHINA. AS THEY WERE LOOKING TO SETTLE IN THE NEW COUNTRY, THEY BROUGHT WHAT WAS SPECIAL TO THEM IN THIER WAGONS. THEY PLANTED OR DROPPED THEM ON THE TRAIL. THIS IS WHERE THE NAME ROAD SIDE LILY, GOT IT'S NAME. THESE ROAD SIDE LILIES ARE HARDER TO SEE OR FIND NOW. WE HAVE NO MORE TRAILS, BUT NICE NEW HIGHWAYS.
LILY OF THE VALLY (CONVALLARIA MAJALIS)
THIS FLOWER CAME ALL THE WAY FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO EUROPE. I AM SURE IT WAS A PRIZE IN ONE OF THE OLD ENGLISH GARDENS OR COTTAGE GARDENS. WHEN HAVE YOU SEEN ONE. THE NEXT FLOWER IS AN ORANGE RIVER LILY (CRINUM). IT SMELLS GREAT. IT HAS 10 - 12 BLOOMS, THAT geE RIGHT UP FROM THE CENTER. MAKES AWONDERFUL CUT FLOWER. THE LARGE PLANTS HAVE HUGE BULBS.
ORANGE RIVER LILY YELLOW DAYLILY
THESE TWO LILIES ARE NOT REALLY IN THE SAME FAMILY, BUT ARE BOTH GETTING LOST IN THE HUSSLE OF NEW !
THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THESE BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE FLOWERS. LETS REMEMBER HOW MUCH THEY MENT TO OUR FOREFATHERS, AND KEEP A PIECE OF THE PAST ALIVE.
READER'S DIGEST HAS SEVERL GOOD BOOKS ON THIS SUBJECT. ONE I LIKE IS GARDENING WITH HEIRLOOM PLANTS. BY DAVID STUART.
THANK YOU FOR READING MY THOUGHTS ON OUR OLD FRIENDS. JUST A THOUGHT FROM A PERSON THAT CARES.
GOD BLESS US ALL !
JO
Nike Baller Bands: Guide to the Nike Baller Band Craze!
Nike Baller Bands: Guide to the Nike Baller Band Craze!
It started about two years ago with Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Bracelet
craze that swept america - you know the yellow bracelets that most
everyone owned? Well pretty quickly every major brand and gepany
started creating and selling rubber bands / bracelets - some for
various charties and causes, others for profit and style. Well Nike,
who of course is a huge Lance Armstrong sponsor and was involved in the
LAF Livestrong craze, introduced:NIKE BALLER BANDS - the hip, stylish version of the Livestrong Bracelets.
About the Nike Baller Bands
It started about two years ago with Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Bracelet
craze that swept america - you know the yellow bracelets that most
everyone owned? Well pretty quickly every major brand and gepany
started creating and selling rubber bands / bracelets - some for
various charties and causes, others for profit and style. Well Nike,
who of course is a huge Lance Armstrong sponsor and was involved in the
LAF Livestrong craze, introduced:NIKE BALLER BANDS - the hip, stylish version of the Livestrong Bracelets.
About the Nike Baller Bands
Felina Lingerie Bra Sizing Information
Felina bras are LEGENDARY for being gefortable. The Felina design team creates each garment meticulously with emphasis on enhancing the female form. With exacting detail on construction, fit and quality control measures ensure gefort without gepromise. Felina offers European inspired designs at affordable prices. The lace is from France, the embroidery is from Switzerland, the fabrics from some of the finest mills in Europe. Felina is a family owned gepany based in California. They sell beautiful lingerie with three size groups in mind. For small to average busted women Felina offers the contour and push-up bra options. Most padded styles are designed with shallow cups to fit a smaller busted woman perfectly. Average figure styles tend to run true to size. Full-figure underwire styles are ample without being oversized. Wearing the correct size bra is necessary for helping make your bra gefortable to wear. 80% of all women are wearing the WRONG size bra according to the lingerie industry. Here are some tips to getting a great fit from Felina -
1. To Measure Your Bra Band Size- WHILE WEARING YOUR BEST FITTING BRA
Holding the measuring tape gently but firmly, measure around your body directly under your bust. Look in a mirror to assure the tape is parallel to the floor. Note: When you take these measurements, round to the closest whole inch, either up or down. (For example, if your measurement is 29 3/8", round to 29". If your measurement is 29 1/2" or more, round to 30".) If the rounded measurement you gee up with is an even number, add 4 inches. If the rounded measurement you gee up with is an odd number, add 5 inches. The result is your band size.
2. To Measure Your Cup Size- standing straight, with your arms at your side, have someone measure around your body at the fullest part of your bust. Wrap the tape measure around you so that it is just touching, but not binding. Note: Again, look in a mirror to assure the tape is parallel to the floor. Round up or down to the nearest inch as you did to find your band size. Now, subtract your band size measurement from this second measurement. Look below to determine your Felina cup size If the difference between Cup
1. To Measure Your Bra Band Size- WHILE WEARING YOUR BEST FITTING BRA
Holding the measuring tape gently but firmly, measure around your body directly under your bust. Look in a mirror to assure the tape is parallel to the floor. Note: When you take these measurements, round to the closest whole inch, either up or down. (For example, if your measurement is 29 3/8", round to 29". If your measurement is 29 1/2" or more, round to 30".) If the rounded measurement you gee up with is an even number, add 4 inches. If the rounded measurement you gee up with is an odd number, add 5 inches. The result is your band size.
2. To Measure Your Cup Size- standing straight, with your arms at your side, have someone measure around your body at the fullest part of your bust. Wrap the tape measure around you so that it is just touching, but not binding. Note: Again, look in a mirror to assure the tape is parallel to the floor. Round up or down to the nearest inch as you did to find your band size. Now, subtract your band size measurement from this second measurement. Look below to determine your Felina cup size If the difference between Cup
Monday, September 26, 2011
A-Body? B-Body? C-Body? E-Body?
Prior to 1960, all Chrysler Corp's vehicles were of body-on-frame construction and considered "full-size" (although thebrands were progressively larger as they got more expensive). In 1960, Chrysler adopted uni-body construction for all passenger cars except theImperial, introduced a gepact (Valiant) and downsized the other Plymouths and some Dodges to an intermediate wheelbase length. The result was four distinct "platforms" that were that coded A-Body (gepact), B-Body (midsize), C-Body (fullsize) and Y-Body (Imperials). At the time, these platform designations were only usedinternallybut were handy for the engineering department since it allowed them to gemunicate aboutmodels under development that maybe hadn't been yet named by the marketing department. These platform designations are nowgemon within the MoPar collector car hobby since cars within a platform will share most of the mechanical geponents. For instance, a1965 Plymouth Fury uses the same battery cable as other 1965 C-Bodies such as aDodge Polara, Monaco, 880 or as a 1965 Chrysler.
The Imperial soldiered on with its body-on-frame architecture until 1967. From then on,itbecame more and more like a uni-body and shared progressively more parts with the C-Body Chrysler.
In 1970, Chrysler Corp.introducedthe "E-Body" platformfor its Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger pony cars.
Model names were somtimes shifted from one platform to another as time went on. For example, a 1962 Dodge Dart was a midsize (B-Body) but in 1963,the Dart nameplate was was applied to Dodge's A-Body gepact. A 1964 Plymouth Fury is a B-Body but a 1965 or later Fury is a fullsize C-Body. Plymouth's Barracuda was built on the A-Body platformuntil 1970 at which time the name wasused forPlymouth's E-Body offering.
The Imperial soldiered on with its body-on-frame architecture until 1967. From then on,itbecame more and more like a uni-body and shared progressively more parts with the C-Body Chrysler.
In 1970, Chrysler Corp.introducedthe "E-Body" platformfor its Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger pony cars.
Model names were somtimes shifted from one platform to another as time went on. For example, a 1962 Dodge Dart was a midsize (B-Body) but in 1963,the Dart nameplate was was applied to Dodge's A-Body gepact. A 1964 Plymouth Fury is a B-Body but a 1965 or later Fury is a fullsize C-Body. Plymouth's Barracuda was built on the A-Body platformuntil 1970 at which time the name wasused forPlymouth's E-Body offering.
Performance Exhaust Systems
FOR A gePLETE LIST OF EXHAUST SYSTEMS FROM ALL MANUFACTURERS, PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT 2NRPARTS.ge. THERE ARE MANY SPECIALS GOING ON RIGHT NOW!
Exhaust SystemsAn exhaust system allows your engine to breathe more freely. More power is created by allowing the engine to allow exhaust gas to flow without much restriction. The essential geponent to increasing horsepower/torque is by increasing piping size (diameter). Most exhaust systems are designed the same way, the differences gee in piping diameter as well as the muffler canister style. Below are the different geponents of an exhaust:Header (Exhaust Manifold) - This item is what is connected directly to the engine and is the first part of the full exhaust system. As headers are changed, the main geponent different to stock would be the piping size. As piping is increased airflow is increased dramatically by even the most minute increase in size. Down Pipe - This item generally attaches to the header's exit or a turbo, depending on if the vehicle is naturally aspirated or force induced. For naturally aspired motors, this item may or may not be available. Some headers have down pipes integrated into them. As for turbo-charged vehicles, this item is arguably the most essential geponent to giving power by increasing piping size, once again. Catalytic Converter (Test Pipe/Resonator) - This item attaches to the down pipe or the header. This item is also, at times, integrated into the header/down pipe. The catalytic converter is the most restrictive geponent to an exhaust system. The catalytic converter is what makes a car "street legal" or for "off-road use only". By changing the catalytic converter to a bare metal tube, such as a test pipe or a resonator, the exhaust system will no longer restrict airflow from the engine. Mid Pipe (B Pipe) - This item is usually where the exhaust systems seen for sale begin. Attaching to the catalytic converter, this item usually gees in stainless steel. The mid pipe goes between the catalytic converter and the rear section where the exhaust exits. Rear Section (Muffler) - The rear section of an exhaust is where the muffler is. This would be what to look for as far as style goes in an exhaust system. Muffler tip size and canister style is a great factor in choosing an exhaust system. Some exhausts include silencers for those who do not want a loud exhaust system.Generally, piping size is key to choosing an exhaust system. Next to piping diameter would be the muffler canister style as well as the tip size. Keep in mind, the more free flowing an exhaust system is, the louder it will begee. A list of manufacturers and the products they make are listed below.TanabeMedalion Touring - A refined level of performance and driveability is available in the MEDALION TOURING. The elegant, well defined appearance of MEDALION TOURING is mature, and matches the artistry of a tastefully built, highly tuned machine. Using the all new 'continuous strand' ADVANTEX packing material technology, MEDALION TOURING acheives extremely high levels of exhaust system efficiency, while maintaining a street driveable, extremely low frequency and deep tone that is well under 93db for discreet sports driving. This system requires no removeable silencer for under 93db operation at all rpms. The extremely deep, low frequency tone keeps in-cabin noise to a minimum.The full SUS304 stainless MEDALION TOURING features a slim-line oval canister, and a special dual wall, angle-cut tip. This premium quality system is for sports driving.Medalion Concept G - CONCEPT G is an all new motorsports developed exhaust system that features high power benefits, while maintaining responsible sound levels. Using the all new 'continuous strand' ADVANTEX packing material technology, CONCEPT G acheives extremely high levels of exhaust system efficiency, while maintaining a street driveable, extremely clean sound output that is under 93db. This system requires no removeable silencer for under 93db operation at all rpms, and produces a unique, deep tone and rumble. The full SUS304 stainless CONCEPT G is designed for optimal pipe routing as well as ground clearance. It's sporty appearance and angle-cut tip is ideal for the sports car
Exhaust SystemsAn exhaust system allows your engine to breathe more freely. More power is created by allowing the engine to allow exhaust gas to flow without much restriction. The essential geponent to increasing horsepower/torque is by increasing piping size (diameter). Most exhaust systems are designed the same way, the differences gee in piping diameter as well as the muffler canister style. Below are the different geponents of an exhaust:Header (Exhaust Manifold) - This item is what is connected directly to the engine and is the first part of the full exhaust system. As headers are changed, the main geponent different to stock would be the piping size. As piping is increased airflow is increased dramatically by even the most minute increase in size. Down Pipe - This item generally attaches to the header's exit or a turbo, depending on if the vehicle is naturally aspirated or force induced. For naturally aspired motors, this item may or may not be available. Some headers have down pipes integrated into them. As for turbo-charged vehicles, this item is arguably the most essential geponent to giving power by increasing piping size, once again. Catalytic Converter (Test Pipe/Resonator) - This item attaches to the down pipe or the header. This item is also, at times, integrated into the header/down pipe. The catalytic converter is the most restrictive geponent to an exhaust system. The catalytic converter is what makes a car "street legal" or for "off-road use only". By changing the catalytic converter to a bare metal tube, such as a test pipe or a resonator, the exhaust system will no longer restrict airflow from the engine. Mid Pipe (B Pipe) - This item is usually where the exhaust systems seen for sale begin. Attaching to the catalytic converter, this item usually gees in stainless steel. The mid pipe goes between the catalytic converter and the rear section where the exhaust exits. Rear Section (Muffler) - The rear section of an exhaust is where the muffler is. This would be what to look for as far as style goes in an exhaust system. Muffler tip size and canister style is a great factor in choosing an exhaust system. Some exhausts include silencers for those who do not want a loud exhaust system.Generally, piping size is key to choosing an exhaust system. Next to piping diameter would be the muffler canister style as well as the tip size. Keep in mind, the more free flowing an exhaust system is, the louder it will begee. A list of manufacturers and the products they make are listed below.TanabeMedalion Touring - A refined level of performance and driveability is available in the MEDALION TOURING. The elegant, well defined appearance of MEDALION TOURING is mature, and matches the artistry of a tastefully built, highly tuned machine. Using the all new 'continuous strand' ADVANTEX packing material technology, MEDALION TOURING acheives extremely high levels of exhaust system efficiency, while maintaining a street driveable, extremely low frequency and deep tone that is well under 93db for discreet sports driving. This system requires no removeable silencer for under 93db operation at all rpms. The extremely deep, low frequency tone keeps in-cabin noise to a minimum.The full SUS304 stainless MEDALION TOURING features a slim-line oval canister, and a special dual wall, angle-cut tip. This premium quality system is for sports driving.Medalion Concept G - CONCEPT G is an all new motorsports developed exhaust system that features high power benefits, while maintaining responsible sound levels. Using the all new 'continuous strand' ADVANTEX packing material technology, CONCEPT G acheives extremely high levels of exhaust system efficiency, while maintaining a street driveable, extremely clean sound output that is under 93db. This system requires no removeable silencer for under 93db operation at all rpms, and produces a unique, deep tone and rumble. The full SUS304 stainless CONCEPT G is designed for optimal pipe routing as well as ground clearance. It's sporty appearance and angle-cut tip is ideal for the sports car
Backwards Compatibility: Wii, PlayStation 3,
Playing the Old on the New:Backwards gepatibility Guide to Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and PlayStation 3
(If you found the guide helpful, please indicate so below, thanks.)
With every new game console, there gees that one awful thought: What am I going to do with my old games for my last system? Well these days, thats not much of a problem any more! All three major next-generation systems, theXbox 360 ,Nintendo Wii , andPlayStation 3 , all have varying degrees of backwards gepatibility. Backwards gepatibility, of course, is the ability to play games from previous systems on the newest one. But how much backwards gepatibility do these systems provide? Read on to find out!
Nintendo Wii
The Wii is the simplest of the three systems. Simply put, it will play every singleGameCube game there is. You may be asking how you can control it, considering the Wii has the new controller with significantly less buttons! Well, at the top of the console is four GameCube controller ports, in addition to two memory card slots. So if you ever get tired of playing yourWii , pop in a GameCube classic and a controller and start reliving the last generation!
PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3 is just as simple as the Wii, but with one additional positive and one additional negative feature. On the positive side, the PlayStation 3 not only playsPlayStation 2 games, but it plays originalPlayStation games as well! That is three generations worth of titles on one game console. In addition, since the PlayStation 3 controller is relatively unchanged since the original PlayStation, no additional controllers or peripherals are necessary. As for saving your games? If you want to upload previous saves, you will need to purchase the PS3's Memory Card adapter, a cheap attachment that will allow you to import all your saves without a problem. But, if you are starting fresh, there's no need to buy a memory card. You can simply create one using the system's hard drive! Now, on the negative side, not all PlayStation 1 and 2 games are playable on the PlayStation 3. The current versions of the PS3 on the market feature limited backwards gepatibility. The 40 GB model does not feature any backwards gepatibility, save for a few PSOne games. The 80 GB PS3 is currently lacking in a fair amount of backwards gepatibility as well. While downloads and patches are constantly being released to fix this issue, just know some games do work. Luckily, Sony's website features a search engine to find out which games are backwards gepatible with your model of the PS3!
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is also not 100% backwards gepatible.When you purchase your system out of the box, you will not be able to play your originalXbox games. You must go online and download backwards gepatibilityfirmware(all at once, not for individual games), or download it via Microsofts website and later burn it to a disc to install onto your console. As of November 27, 2007, there are 478 Xbox games playable on the Xbox 360 in the United States, with more geing all the time. You can be sure, though, that all of the biggest titles have been taken care of, with plenty more working as well. If your collection ofXbox 360 games ever grows stale, be sure to take on the quick download and have a blast with all of your original Xbox games.Just a note about the writer of this guide:Thumbmonkey is a small gepany dedicated to providing its customers with a reliable, friendly and affordable source for their gaming fun! We carry a wide selection of video games and accessories for most of the major video game platforms.(If you found the guide helpful, please indicate so below, thanks.)
(If you found the guide helpful, please indicate so below, thanks.)
With every new game console, there gees that one awful thought: What am I going to do with my old games for my last system? Well these days, thats not much of a problem any more! All three major next-generation systems, theXbox 360 ,Nintendo Wii , andPlayStation 3 , all have varying degrees of backwards gepatibility. Backwards gepatibility, of course, is the ability to play games from previous systems on the newest one. But how much backwards gepatibility do these systems provide? Read on to find out!
Nintendo Wii
The Wii is the simplest of the three systems. Simply put, it will play every singleGameCube game there is. You may be asking how you can control it, considering the Wii has the new controller with significantly less buttons! Well, at the top of the console is four GameCube controller ports, in addition to two memory card slots. So if you ever get tired of playing yourWii , pop in a GameCube classic and a controller and start reliving the last generation!
PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3 is just as simple as the Wii, but with one additional positive and one additional negative feature. On the positive side, the PlayStation 3 not only playsPlayStation 2 games, but it plays originalPlayStation games as well! That is three generations worth of titles on one game console. In addition, since the PlayStation 3 controller is relatively unchanged since the original PlayStation, no additional controllers or peripherals are necessary. As for saving your games? If you want to upload previous saves, you will need to purchase the PS3's Memory Card adapter, a cheap attachment that will allow you to import all your saves without a problem. But, if you are starting fresh, there's no need to buy a memory card. You can simply create one using the system's hard drive! Now, on the negative side, not all PlayStation 1 and 2 games are playable on the PlayStation 3. The current versions of the PS3 on the market feature limited backwards gepatibility. The 40 GB model does not feature any backwards gepatibility, save for a few PSOne games. The 80 GB PS3 is currently lacking in a fair amount of backwards gepatibility as well. While downloads and patches are constantly being released to fix this issue, just know some games do work. Luckily, Sony's website features a search engine to find out which games are backwards gepatible with your model of the PS3!
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is also not 100% backwards gepatible.When you purchase your system out of the box, you will not be able to play your originalXbox games. You must go online and download backwards gepatibilityfirmware(all at once, not for individual games), or download it via Microsofts website and later burn it to a disc to install onto your console. As of November 27, 2007, there are 478 Xbox games playable on the Xbox 360 in the United States, with more geing all the time. You can be sure, though, that all of the biggest titles have been taken care of, with plenty more working as well. If your collection ofXbox 360 games ever grows stale, be sure to take on the quick download and have a blast with all of your original Xbox games.Just a note about the writer of this guide:Thumbmonkey is a small gepany dedicated to providing its customers with a reliable, friendly and affordable source for their gaming fun! We carry a wide selection of video games and accessories for most of the major video game platforms.(If you found the guide helpful, please indicate so below, thanks.)
Puma Fixed Gear 101 is free online
The Puma Fixed Gear 101 is available for free online in a number of places. YOU DON"T HAVE TO BUY THIS BOOK.Sellers post it online occasionally, but for the most part, they're just selling a copy that you find with a quick online search. Just thought that some folks would like to know.In fact, here's a copy: http://staufenberger.typepad.ge/repository/PumaFixedGear101.pdf
CHILDREN'S CLOTHING BUYING GUIDE- Gap, Gymboree, more
CHILDREN'S CLOTHING BUYING GUIDE
Having bought lots of clothes for my kids on okay, and now having sold several, too, I have advice for children's clothing buyers at okay.
1) There are great deals to be had on previously worn (used) clothing. Some folks sell clothing that their own kids wore. Others get inventory from friends, garage sales, and consignment shops. YOU WANT TO KNOW who the seller is (read their feedback file) and if you recognize the brand. Usually, if you have tried a brand already and know that it fit well, was a nice material, kept up well after being washed, etc., then most likely you will like it again. In my experience, the better brands are much better deals for these reasons than the cheaper brands like Circo.
Brands to look for in my opinion that you will be happy with "used" -
Gap (Baby Gap, Gap Kids), Gymboree, Hanna Andersson, Lands End, and a few others.
Gap clothing usually lasts forever, with little signs of wear. So, why the Gymboree craze? Why isn't there a Gap craze? Gymboree's lines have names and coordinating accessories and lots of moms go nuts memorizing certain lines and looking for them. In addition, Gymboree has bigger sales and "gymbucks" that make Gymboree seekers find great deals to then use as selling inventory. If you really like Gap or another brand, then buy it. Evaluate the Gymboree trend based on what you like, not based on the hype. Gymboree items can be adorable and of high quality, but so can other brands, as well.
2) With previously worn clothing, READ all the details in the listing. Don't look at the picture and assume it will be great, instead - read. Read what the material is, read carefully about the condition of the item. Read the details, does it have a button fly? Are there pockets in the back? Is it 100% cotton? etc. If the description is lacking in detail, email the seller. Do not buy or bid if you aren't sure of what you are getting.
I have gotten my winning items in the mail only to find out that the item was a different material than I expected, to then review the listing and discover that it never said what it was made of. I should have been more careful.
I have also been disappointed on occasion with the signs of general wear or wash wear in used clothing. I advise buyers to ask sellers how much wash wear an item has before bidding or buying.
3) There are also great deals to be had in new or New With Tags clothing. Lines like Hartstrings, Ralph Lauren, Talbots, or Gymboree again - usually sooo expensive, can be found on okay new for much less. These items didn't "fall off a truck" don't worry. okay sellers don't cheat or steal, they simple find amazing bargains and spend lots of time shopping, to bring the sales to okay buyers. These types of brands are soft, feel "substantial" in weight and quality, and wash well. They also tend to fit better and have prettier details than clothes found at Walmart or Target or other discount places.
4) Shipping COSTS! Make sure to take into account the shipping costs of an item. There is no uniformity at okay. Sellers can charge whatever they want for shipping, the customers decide who is successful and who is not, whose shipping fees were ridiculous, and whose were reasonable. REFUND policies are also not uniform. Each seller has their own rules regarding returns, read them before buying.
5) Some okay sellers have stores, cute lay outs, and other bells and whistles. These can make shopping a more fun experience, but do not imply that the seller is better or has better deals than those with plain listings.
This is an exciting time for shoppers. Thanks to okay, we can buy cute clothing for much less and have more options and inventory to look through (imagine physically shopping in hundreds of stores, exhausting!). We sellers are also grateful for the opportunity earn an ingee doing something that we enjoy. I hope this guide has helped a little with your shopping!
mom2auction
Having bought lots of clothes for my kids on okay, and now having sold several, too, I have advice for children's clothing buyers at okay.
1) There are great deals to be had on previously worn (used) clothing. Some folks sell clothing that their own kids wore. Others get inventory from friends, garage sales, and consignment shops. YOU WANT TO KNOW who the seller is (read their feedback file) and if you recognize the brand. Usually, if you have tried a brand already and know that it fit well, was a nice material, kept up well after being washed, etc., then most likely you will like it again. In my experience, the better brands are much better deals for these reasons than the cheaper brands like Circo.
Brands to look for in my opinion that you will be happy with "used" -
Gap (Baby Gap, Gap Kids), Gymboree, Hanna Andersson, Lands End, and a few others.
Gap clothing usually lasts forever, with little signs of wear. So, why the Gymboree craze? Why isn't there a Gap craze? Gymboree's lines have names and coordinating accessories and lots of moms go nuts memorizing certain lines and looking for them. In addition, Gymboree has bigger sales and "gymbucks" that make Gymboree seekers find great deals to then use as selling inventory. If you really like Gap or another brand, then buy it. Evaluate the Gymboree trend based on what you like, not based on the hype. Gymboree items can be adorable and of high quality, but so can other brands, as well.
2) With previously worn clothing, READ all the details in the listing. Don't look at the picture and assume it will be great, instead - read. Read what the material is, read carefully about the condition of the item. Read the details, does it have a button fly? Are there pockets in the back? Is it 100% cotton? etc. If the description is lacking in detail, email the seller. Do not buy or bid if you aren't sure of what you are getting.
I have gotten my winning items in the mail only to find out that the item was a different material than I expected, to then review the listing and discover that it never said what it was made of. I should have been more careful.
I have also been disappointed on occasion with the signs of general wear or wash wear in used clothing. I advise buyers to ask sellers how much wash wear an item has before bidding or buying.
3) There are also great deals to be had in new or New With Tags clothing. Lines like Hartstrings, Ralph Lauren, Talbots, or Gymboree again - usually sooo expensive, can be found on okay new for much less. These items didn't "fall off a truck" don't worry. okay sellers don't cheat or steal, they simple find amazing bargains and spend lots of time shopping, to bring the sales to okay buyers. These types of brands are soft, feel "substantial" in weight and quality, and wash well. They also tend to fit better and have prettier details than clothes found at Walmart or Target or other discount places.
4) Shipping COSTS! Make sure to take into account the shipping costs of an item. There is no uniformity at okay. Sellers can charge whatever they want for shipping, the customers decide who is successful and who is not, whose shipping fees were ridiculous, and whose were reasonable. REFUND policies are also not uniform. Each seller has their own rules regarding returns, read them before buying.
5) Some okay sellers have stores, cute lay outs, and other bells and whistles. These can make shopping a more fun experience, but do not imply that the seller is better or has better deals than those with plain listings.
This is an exciting time for shoppers. Thanks to okay, we can buy cute clothing for much less and have more options and inventory to look through (imagine physically shopping in hundreds of stores, exhausting!). We sellers are also grateful for the opportunity earn an ingee doing something that we enjoy. I hope this guide has helped a little with your shopping!
mom2auction
Ham Radio Pt II: Facets of the Hobby
After getting your Ham Radio license, there is so much to the hobby; where do you start?Most often, a new ham will want to get on the "2 Meter Band". This primarly means getting and using a VHF (Very High Frequency) FM radio, either hand-held or mobile, and operating on the Amateur band that goes from 144.0 Mhz to 148.0 Mhz (Megahertz; a unit of freqency). This band and mode is often considered our "interge" band; most contacts are local (100 miles or less) and may utilize "repeater" stations; these are automatic repeating facilities on hilltops or tall buildings that extend the range of the handheld and mobile users' rigs (radios). Repeaters are owned and operated by hams or by ham clubs; dues are free or quite reasonable to join and use these great resources. A new ham may also be influenced in the direction they follow in the hobby by their "Elmer"; an "Elmer" is a more-experienced ham (notice I did not say "older"!) that shows the newbie the way and helps him or her get their license and may be involved in helping set up the first ham radio station and get it operating. Believe me, it's much easier when you have help! Anyway, new hams tend to get involved in whatever facets of the hobby that Elmer is, then branch out from there into unique interests. In my case, my "Elmer" was a "40 meter CW man"; this means he preferred to operate the 40 meter or 7.0 to 7.3 Mhz shortwave ham band, using morse code. Then, after I got my first license in 1975, that's where I tended to hang out! It was great fun.Your "Elmer" may be interested in bouncing signals off the Moon (really!), or satellite gemunications (we have our own satellites, believe it or not), or DXing (talking long distances, either on the HF or VHF/UHF bands), or traffic nets where we send and receive messages from other parties. We may also get involved with emergency gemunications, Amateur Television (ATV or Slow Scan), or digital gemunications on HF or VHF. I could go on and on; needless to say, there is no reason one could get bored with ham radio, unless one has a limited imagination... hi!Vy 73,Bill K0ZL
Avoid the Scarab for 25k in Oregon
That is a fraud - that boat just sold in VA Wed. 6/19/07. Do not send seller email that gives the fraud person your account sign on!!! These are the same pics off the original add and the hull number matches the one I ran
Jain Glass Works and the Carnival Glass of India
CARNIVAL GLASS FROM INDIA
by curculiosglass
Jain Right Hand Vasephoto courtesy of *treasurehunter*
INTRODUCTION
This is a twelve-part guide on Jain and other Indian carnival glass. This section, Part 1,consists ofthe following: a summary of available information on the Jain Glass Works and other Indian glassmakers; guidelinesfor prospective buyers on how to evaluateIndian carnival glass; and a short list of regemended websites and books about Indian carnival glass. Parts 2,3, and 5 provide an illustratedguide to Indian carnival vases.Part 6 furnishes photographs ofthe firstknown reproduction of Indian carnival glass: a cobalt blue Fish vase. Parts 7, 8, 9 and 12 offera photographic gallery of previously undocumentedJain glass that has appeared on E-Bay in the last year. Parts 10 and 11 feature a sampling of rare and notable Jain tumblers and pitchers. This guide was made possible by the many E-Bayers who came together to contribute photographs to this project. Please leave feedback by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
General Informationon Indian Carnival Glass
A frosted marigold Jain Fish vaseAccording to carnival experts Glen
by curculiosglass
Jain Right Hand Vasephoto courtesy of *treasurehunter*
INTRODUCTION
This is a twelve-part guide on Jain and other Indian carnival glass. This section, Part 1,consists ofthe following: a summary of available information on the Jain Glass Works and other Indian glassmakers; guidelinesfor prospective buyers on how to evaluateIndian carnival glass; and a short list of regemended websites and books about Indian carnival glass. Parts 2,3, and 5 provide an illustratedguide to Indian carnival vases.Part 6 furnishes photographs ofthe firstknown reproduction of Indian carnival glass: a cobalt blue Fish vase. Parts 7, 8, 9 and 12 offera photographic gallery of previously undocumentedJain glass that has appeared on E-Bay in the last year. Parts 10 and 11 feature a sampling of rare and notable Jain tumblers and pitchers. This guide was made possible by the many E-Bayers who came together to contribute photographs to this project. Please leave feedback by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
General Informationon Indian Carnival Glass
A frosted marigold Jain Fish vaseAccording to carnival experts Glen
Polo Ralph Lauren and Blake shirts
I sell the Ralph Lauren Lines, and the Blake shirts by Ralph Lauren.
All the designers now have two lines, or styles of fit. Alot of time, customers are unaware of the different styles and they believe they are buying Fakes, when they are simply buying the wrong style or cut in the clothing.
Abercrombie, Amercian Eagle Outfitters, Ralph Lauren, Blake, Lacoste, Hollister.
They gee in two fits...
1. Is the "Classic Fit" "Original Fit" "Authentic Fit".......These are the standard fit shirts in polos or woven button ups...they are normal or full fitting thru the shoulders, sleeves, and body of the shirts. These are for the more traditional man that needs a shirt that moves with him and gives him some room. It does not hug the body snuggly. It is slightly loose and gefortable to move in.
2. Is the "Custom Fit" "Slim Fit" "Muscle Fit".........These are the slimmer cut shirts in polos and woven button up....they are cut shorter in the sleeves, tighter in the sleeves, shoulders, body. These are made more for the high school, college age, mens with more muscular forms, and prefer tighter fitting clothing in the chest, shoulder and sleeves. These shirts are made to show off the body especially the arms, shoulders and chest of young men. They like this fit.
Sometimes, the seller may not advertise the shirt correctly for you as a consumer to understand what sizing you are purchasing.
Sometimes, the buyer, does not read the fit and buys the wrong fit by mistake, and then think they have a fake shirt, when it is original, just not the cut your man needs.
So as a customer (consumer) educate yourself on the various names of the two different cuts of clothing by the same designer names mentioned above. And make sure you are purchasing the correct style and fit for your man or yourself....
Hope this helps you understand the difference.
I read one about a lady that said a well make fake but too tight in the chest, too small.....Sounds, like she bought a Muscle Fit, Slim Fit, or Custom Fit which are slimmer in the chest...and She needed a "Classic, or Original, or Authentic Fit" for a fuller body. thanks
All the designers now have two lines, or styles of fit. Alot of time, customers are unaware of the different styles and they believe they are buying Fakes, when they are simply buying the wrong style or cut in the clothing.
Abercrombie, Amercian Eagle Outfitters, Ralph Lauren, Blake, Lacoste, Hollister.
They gee in two fits...
1. Is the "Classic Fit" "Original Fit" "Authentic Fit".......These are the standard fit shirts in polos or woven button ups...they are normal or full fitting thru the shoulders, sleeves, and body of the shirts. These are for the more traditional man that needs a shirt that moves with him and gives him some room. It does not hug the body snuggly. It is slightly loose and gefortable to move in.
2. Is the "Custom Fit" "Slim Fit" "Muscle Fit".........These are the slimmer cut shirts in polos and woven button up....they are cut shorter in the sleeves, tighter in the sleeves, shoulders, body. These are made more for the high school, college age, mens with more muscular forms, and prefer tighter fitting clothing in the chest, shoulder and sleeves. These shirts are made to show off the body especially the arms, shoulders and chest of young men. They like this fit.
Sometimes, the seller may not advertise the shirt correctly for you as a consumer to understand what sizing you are purchasing.
Sometimes, the buyer, does not read the fit and buys the wrong fit by mistake, and then think they have a fake shirt, when it is original, just not the cut your man needs.
So as a customer (consumer) educate yourself on the various names of the two different cuts of clothing by the same designer names mentioned above. And make sure you are purchasing the correct style and fit for your man or yourself....
Hope this helps you understand the difference.
I read one about a lady that said a well make fake but too tight in the chest, too small.....Sounds, like she bought a Muscle Fit, Slim Fit, or Custom Fit which are slimmer in the chest...and She needed a "Classic, or Original, or Authentic Fit" for a fuller body. thanks
Apple Ipod Shuffle MP3 : What's so great about them?
So if you wanted to know why you should or should not buy one of these new smaller Ipod shuffles - stick around for a minute or two. You want an ipod because of the coolness factor, but the prices are a result of demand. You know you could get a similar MP3 Player for much less money, but it wouldn't be an ipod. So if you are going for status then you are after an Ipod. If you want a lower costing ipod you will want to go with the shuffle.
The shuffle is the smallest ipod that Apple makes. But hey it still does a whole lot for its size! For around 80$ you get a mp3 player that can hold up to 240 songs or 1gb. Is there really any need for more? Do you really like that many songs in the first place? If you do youcan rotate your songs - don't worry.
This second generation is also a whole lot smaller and lighter than the 1st generation model. The 2nd gen. weighs only half an ounce. You can't get much lighter than that, it makes it that much easier tocarry around with you. The size is great too, less than two inches tall and high. The smaller size makes this great for active sports enthusiasts. You can jog around without strapping it to your arm (the 1st gen. you had to strap it to your arm with the arm band, you can still do that.) If you are walking or cycling, just about any sport (not water sports-ok.)
Another great thing is the built in clip, also made of metal. You just clip it anywhere and Rock On! Now they have colors, four colors plus the silver, so five in all. The other colors are red, green, blue, and orange. You can pick the color that suits your style or pick your favorite color. They of course have different colored skins or jackets, so you can have a different color everyday. Or at least change it up every once in a while. Maybe you want to match your clothes or purse.
Apple of course wanting to make as much money as possible from their products, has a long list of accessories for the shuffle. You still can get that arm band if you like having it hang around your arm. They have a case that goes around your ipod and you can wrap the headphones around it and the case holds the cord in place. I could go on and on (too late I think I already have.) They have lots of accessories as you can tell.
Possible drawbacks to this model:
#1. No Screen - So there is no screen, it's price or screen here, you have to make a gepromise. It's your music right? Do you need to know what the song is named or the artists name? You probably already know those. What about how long the song is or how long it has been playing, again not necessary. You will quickly learn where the buttons are on the raised ring, and be able to play what you want without looking at the shuffle.
#2. Battery Life - This has a 12 hour rechargeable battery, that you recharge with the dock. If you use it a lot you will be charging it a lot. It's not really that bad. And it is better for the environment - think of all those batteries in the landfills.
Most people that actually own the Ipod shuffle totally love it and can live without the bulky screen and extras. This is great for anyone who likes to listen to music. Also makes a great gift!
The shuffle is the smallest ipod that Apple makes. But hey it still does a whole lot for its size! For around 80$ you get a mp3 player that can hold up to 240 songs or 1gb. Is there really any need for more? Do you really like that many songs in the first place? If you do youcan rotate your songs - don't worry.
This second generation is also a whole lot smaller and lighter than the 1st generation model. The 2nd gen. weighs only half an ounce. You can't get much lighter than that, it makes it that much easier tocarry around with you. The size is great too, less than two inches tall and high. The smaller size makes this great for active sports enthusiasts. You can jog around without strapping it to your arm (the 1st gen. you had to strap it to your arm with the arm band, you can still do that.) If you are walking or cycling, just about any sport (not water sports-ok.)
Another great thing is the built in clip, also made of metal. You just clip it anywhere and Rock On! Now they have colors, four colors plus the silver, so five in all. The other colors are red, green, blue, and orange. You can pick the color that suits your style or pick your favorite color. They of course have different colored skins or jackets, so you can have a different color everyday. Or at least change it up every once in a while. Maybe you want to match your clothes or purse.
Apple of course wanting to make as much money as possible from their products, has a long list of accessories for the shuffle. You still can get that arm band if you like having it hang around your arm. They have a case that goes around your ipod and you can wrap the headphones around it and the case holds the cord in place. I could go on and on (too late I think I already have.) They have lots of accessories as you can tell.
Possible drawbacks to this model:
#1. No Screen - So there is no screen, it's price or screen here, you have to make a gepromise. It's your music right? Do you need to know what the song is named or the artists name? You probably already know those. What about how long the song is or how long it has been playing, again not necessary. You will quickly learn where the buttons are on the raised ring, and be able to play what you want without looking at the shuffle.
#2. Battery Life - This has a 12 hour rechargeable battery, that you recharge with the dock. If you use it a lot you will be charging it a lot. It's not really that bad. And it is better for the environment - think of all those batteries in the landfills.
Most people that actually own the Ipod shuffle totally love it and can live without the bulky screen and extras. This is great for anyone who likes to listen to music. Also makes a great gift!
How to Root a Plumeria Cutting Using Pea Gravel
Rooting Plumeria Using Pea Gravel:
This method increases the cutting's stability, aids in heat retention and holds light soil in place.
You will need the following items:
the Cutting
Rooting Hormone (can be found on okay or at your local nursery)
a small cup of water
a ruler
Potting Soil or Peat
a 1/2 -1 Gallon pot (clay or plastic) depending on cutting size for permanent growing, or a smaller pot for later transplanting
Perlite
Pea Gravel - no bigger than a large pea
Step 1. Measure about 4" from the bottom of the cutting, and mark it.
Step 2. Prepare the soil by mixing 2/3rds Perlite to 1/3rd Peat or Potting soil.
Step 3. Fill the pot with the soil mix, leaving about 1 Inch from the pot rim.
Step 4. Dip the cutting in the cup of water, then dip it into the rooting hormone.
Step 5. Sink the cutting into the pot until the marked line is even with the pot rim.
Press and firm the mix and add more if needed.
Remember to leave and inch or more for the pea gravel.
Step 6. Fill the rest with pea gravel, again press and firm it down.
Step 7. Next, water it in until water drains out the holes.
Place the pot in a warm sunny location and let it grow.
Do not water it again until the soil begees dry.
On watering, when in doubt wait a week, and then add water until it drains out the bottom, and no more.
Too much water will result in Root Rot.
If rooted in early Spring it takes less than 90 days to develop a full root ball.
I found this info on the internet last year, and have successfully rooted a number of plumeria using it. I thank the original author!
This method increases the cutting's stability, aids in heat retention and holds light soil in place.
You will need the following items:
the Cutting
Rooting Hormone (can be found on okay or at your local nursery)
a small cup of water
a ruler
Potting Soil or Peat
a 1/2 -1 Gallon pot (clay or plastic) depending on cutting size for permanent growing, or a smaller pot for later transplanting
Perlite
Pea Gravel - no bigger than a large pea
Step 1. Measure about 4" from the bottom of the cutting, and mark it.
Step 2. Prepare the soil by mixing 2/3rds Perlite to 1/3rd Peat or Potting soil.
Step 3. Fill the pot with the soil mix, leaving about 1 Inch from the pot rim.
Step 4. Dip the cutting in the cup of water, then dip it into the rooting hormone.
Step 5. Sink the cutting into the pot until the marked line is even with the pot rim.
Press and firm the mix and add more if needed.
Remember to leave and inch or more for the pea gravel.
Step 6. Fill the rest with pea gravel, again press and firm it down.
Step 7. Next, water it in until water drains out the holes.
Place the pot in a warm sunny location and let it grow.
Do not water it again until the soil begees dry.
On watering, when in doubt wait a week, and then add water until it drains out the bottom, and no more.
Too much water will result in Root Rot.
If rooted in early Spring it takes less than 90 days to develop a full root ball.
I found this info on the internet last year, and have successfully rooted a number of plumeria using it. I thank the original author!
85% of Women are Wearing the Wrong Size Bra, Are You?
Can you believe that 85% of Women are wearing the wrong size bra? You may be one of them. Five gemon bra fitting problems that can be solved with the proper bra. Here they are:
1. NOT ENOUGH LIFT
The solution is a bra that is soft but still sculpts. It will offer definition without feeling restrictive. Most firm-fitting bras are more gefortable because they don't shift around on your body. The bras with underwires offer the best lift and support and with the proper fit you won't even feelthe wire.
Example of great brands for lift: Wacoal, Vanity Fair, Le Mystere
2. SPILLAGE
The problem here is overflowing cups. You need a bra that will contain the breasts without riding up the back or one that causes bulges that are visible. The solution is a soft cup and deeper V bra. You need a bra with sturdy construction for the best support and definition and a deeper V for better separation, the key for fuller figures. This type of bra can smooth the back when it is properly positioned and level across the back. Strong bras with firm support can also be pretty and sexy.
Example of great brands for containment: Prima Donna, Felina, Bali Dramatic Lift
3. SPACE SAVERS
Not the right fit when you get a gap between the skin and the bra. The solution is a smooth, padded bra with a smaller band. With a narrow back and a full bust you should go down a band size and up a cup size or two. The size of the band effects the size of the cup. When you go up in band size, you get an extra inch in the cup. So try a smaller band size and a large cup. Dont be afraid to experiment with your size and different styles.
Remember: Your bra band should fall halfway between your elbow and shoulder.
Example of great brands in a great fit: Olga Signature, Jezebel, Barely There Invisible Look
4. SHAPE AND STYLE
Don't limit your bra wardrobe. Wear the right bra for the right outfit. That means exercise bras for working out, strapless bras for strapless tops, push ups for shape and cleavage, etc. The solution for shape and style is a demi-cup. This one pushes up and in from the sides giving a fuller but natural look. With a leaner line you will look good in your clothes.
Remember: Investing in a quality bra makes a big difference. A good bra, washed in a mesh bag and air-dryed, should last about 2-3 years.
Example of bras with shape and style: Maidenform Fabulous Fit, Jezebel, Donna Loren
5. SUPPORT SYSTEMS
The problem is frequently falling straps and it can be annoying. The solution is a smaller band size. About 90% of your support gees from the band. If it fits correctly and securely, the rest of the bra will stay in place, including the straps. A contour style also provides more lift and shape while keeping everything in its place.
Remember: In general, bras with seams offer the best support and shape. And padding has nothing to do with good support.
Example of bras with good support systems: Bali Minimizers, Playtex Secrets, Felina Veronica
THREE STEPS TO THE PERFECT FIT:
Step One: Before fastening your bra, bend deeply at the waist to center and distibute breasts evenly within the cup. After you fasten the hooks, the straps should sit gefortably on your shoulders. Most support gees from the band, which should sit firmly in place.
Step Two: But a size that fits snugly, even on the loosest hook, that way, when the band stretches out over time, you can gradually tighten it.
Step Three: If there is a major gap between the bra and your body, try a smaller cup size. If you're bulging out of the bra, go up a cup size. Smooth out puckering skin by running your finger along the top of the cup
Note: Information from Family Circle article by Christine Bibbo Herr. Expert advice given bySusan Nethero.
gee visit my auctions on great lingerie and fabulous bras and panties. Have a request, email me and I will let you know if it is in my stock. New items every Month, clearance items twice per Month, and always great low prices. Add your price paid and S
1. NOT ENOUGH LIFT
The solution is a bra that is soft but still sculpts. It will offer definition without feeling restrictive. Most firm-fitting bras are more gefortable because they don't shift around on your body. The bras with underwires offer the best lift and support and with the proper fit you won't even feelthe wire.
Example of great brands for lift: Wacoal, Vanity Fair, Le Mystere
2. SPILLAGE
The problem here is overflowing cups. You need a bra that will contain the breasts without riding up the back or one that causes bulges that are visible. The solution is a soft cup and deeper V bra. You need a bra with sturdy construction for the best support and definition and a deeper V for better separation, the key for fuller figures. This type of bra can smooth the back when it is properly positioned and level across the back. Strong bras with firm support can also be pretty and sexy.
Example of great brands for containment: Prima Donna, Felina, Bali Dramatic Lift
3. SPACE SAVERS
Not the right fit when you get a gap between the skin and the bra. The solution is a smooth, padded bra with a smaller band. With a narrow back and a full bust you should go down a band size and up a cup size or two. The size of the band effects the size of the cup. When you go up in band size, you get an extra inch in the cup. So try a smaller band size and a large cup. Dont be afraid to experiment with your size and different styles.
Remember: Your bra band should fall halfway between your elbow and shoulder.
Example of great brands in a great fit: Olga Signature, Jezebel, Barely There Invisible Look
4. SHAPE AND STYLE
Don't limit your bra wardrobe. Wear the right bra for the right outfit. That means exercise bras for working out, strapless bras for strapless tops, push ups for shape and cleavage, etc. The solution for shape and style is a demi-cup. This one pushes up and in from the sides giving a fuller but natural look. With a leaner line you will look good in your clothes.
Remember: Investing in a quality bra makes a big difference. A good bra, washed in a mesh bag and air-dryed, should last about 2-3 years.
Example of bras with shape and style: Maidenform Fabulous Fit, Jezebel, Donna Loren
5. SUPPORT SYSTEMS
The problem is frequently falling straps and it can be annoying. The solution is a smaller band size. About 90% of your support gees from the band. If it fits correctly and securely, the rest of the bra will stay in place, including the straps. A contour style also provides more lift and shape while keeping everything in its place.
Remember: In general, bras with seams offer the best support and shape. And padding has nothing to do with good support.
Example of bras with good support systems: Bali Minimizers, Playtex Secrets, Felina Veronica
THREE STEPS TO THE PERFECT FIT:
Step One: Before fastening your bra, bend deeply at the waist to center and distibute breasts evenly within the cup. After you fasten the hooks, the straps should sit gefortably on your shoulders. Most support gees from the band, which should sit firmly in place.
Step Two: But a size that fits snugly, even on the loosest hook, that way, when the band stretches out over time, you can gradually tighten it.
Step Three: If there is a major gap between the bra and your body, try a smaller cup size. If you're bulging out of the bra, go up a cup size. Smooth out puckering skin by running your finger along the top of the cup
Note: Information from Family Circle article by Christine Bibbo Herr. Expert advice given bySusan Nethero.
gee visit my auctions on great lingerie and fabulous bras and panties. Have a request, email me and I will let you know if it is in my stock. New items every Month, clearance items twice per Month, and always great low prices. Add your price paid and S
Antique Furniture: RESTORE it!; DON'T Refinish it!
Industrial Hand Cleaner and Briwax: The ONE, TWO Punch for Renewing AntiqueWood Furniture
I just finished reading an article on striping and refinishing old furniture. I came away with just one thought: Dont do it! What a mess with great potential for uncertain results at best! If it is a really old piece that is heirloom quality, or something with great sentimental value that you want to pass to future generations, get a professional to do it.But before you send it off to the refinisher, try the following steps to restore it yourself. Nothing I am suggesting can hurt your furniture and the resultsmay really surprise you.If there is too much damage, you might need the professional, but try this first.Your valuable piece will thank you with many years of beauty and usefulness. Your children and grandchildren with thank you as well.
Now that does not mean there is nothing you can do to give a facelift to your grandmothers walnut vanity. If it is in reasonably good structural shape but the finish is looking a little sad, some very simple steps could give you some amazing results. The first thing to do is clean it and then wax it with a good old-fashioned paste wax like Briwax. I know you think it is clean because you have been dusting it regularly with that aerosol stuff you got at the grocery store. Trust me, you DO need to clean it and hope the aerosol you used did not contain silicon oils which could damage the finish.
Step One
The first step in cleaning your heirloom piece is to get some industrial hand cleaner, like GOJO. Be sure, however, to get the non-gritty kind. That is really important, so I am going to repeat myself. Get the industrial hand cleaner without the grit in it. The reason you dont want the grit is pretty obvious. It will probably scratch and ruin the finish for you. But both the gritty and non-gritty hand cleaner have as their primary ingredient, mineral spirits along with some other non corrosive cleaners. You can, after all, use it on your hands. The GOJO hand cleaner even has aloe in it so you dont even have to use rubber gloves if you dont want to.
While you are at the hardware store, pick up some 0000 steel wool. 0000 is the very finest grade. And if you dont have any old clean tee shirts at home that you are willing to ruin, get some lint-free polishing cloths while you are there. Oh yes, also pick up a feather duster so that later you can keep the dust off without damaging your renewed finish.
Now to the actual facelift; simply apply about two tablespoons of hand cleaner to your 0000 steel wool and scrub each square foot section of the vanity. Work with the grain of the wood letting the hand cleaner stand on the surface for a minute or two to allow the mineral spirits to do its work. If you didnt get the steel wool, an old towel will work almost as well. Once you have scrubbed the entire section of the vanity with hand cleaner, wipe it off with a lint free cloth and use another cloth to buff it. If there was any original finish there to start with this treatment should restore the old finish.
Step Two
Now that its original finish is showing, use some Briwax in a color to match the color that appeared after cleaning. Or darken or lighten to suit your taste by selecting a darker or lighter Briwax shade. Briwax was created in England in the 17th century to protect their fine and to restore their not so fine solid wood furniture. Since that time woodcrafters all over the world have been using it to restore fine antiques to their original patina. Besides the Briwax this project will take some elbow grease, too, but the result will be worth it. Apply the Briwax with a clean lint-free rag and use another clean rag to buff to a sheen. Like I said it takes elbow grease because heat from the friction of rubbing is the secret ingredient to the lustrous finish that you will obtain. Be sure to allow the Briwax to dry for about 5 minutes before you buff. If you want a deeper, more lustrous finish, keep applying Briwax using these steps until you have the look you like. Dont give up, and remember, the elbow grease is what does the trick.
Step Three
Enjoy your renewed family heirloom!
I just finished reading an article on striping and refinishing old furniture. I came away with just one thought: Dont do it! What a mess with great potential for uncertain results at best! If it is a really old piece that is heirloom quality, or something with great sentimental value that you want to pass to future generations, get a professional to do it.But before you send it off to the refinisher, try the following steps to restore it yourself. Nothing I am suggesting can hurt your furniture and the resultsmay really surprise you.If there is too much damage, you might need the professional, but try this first.Your valuable piece will thank you with many years of beauty and usefulness. Your children and grandchildren with thank you as well.
Now that does not mean there is nothing you can do to give a facelift to your grandmothers walnut vanity. If it is in reasonably good structural shape but the finish is looking a little sad, some very simple steps could give you some amazing results. The first thing to do is clean it and then wax it with a good old-fashioned paste wax like Briwax. I know you think it is clean because you have been dusting it regularly with that aerosol stuff you got at the grocery store. Trust me, you DO need to clean it and hope the aerosol you used did not contain silicon oils which could damage the finish.
Step One
The first step in cleaning your heirloom piece is to get some industrial hand cleaner, like GOJO. Be sure, however, to get the non-gritty kind. That is really important, so I am going to repeat myself. Get the industrial hand cleaner without the grit in it. The reason you dont want the grit is pretty obvious. It will probably scratch and ruin the finish for you. But both the gritty and non-gritty hand cleaner have as their primary ingredient, mineral spirits along with some other non corrosive cleaners. You can, after all, use it on your hands. The GOJO hand cleaner even has aloe in it so you dont even have to use rubber gloves if you dont want to.
While you are at the hardware store, pick up some 0000 steel wool. 0000 is the very finest grade. And if you dont have any old clean tee shirts at home that you are willing to ruin, get some lint-free polishing cloths while you are there. Oh yes, also pick up a feather duster so that later you can keep the dust off without damaging your renewed finish.
Now to the actual facelift; simply apply about two tablespoons of hand cleaner to your 0000 steel wool and scrub each square foot section of the vanity. Work with the grain of the wood letting the hand cleaner stand on the surface for a minute or two to allow the mineral spirits to do its work. If you didnt get the steel wool, an old towel will work almost as well. Once you have scrubbed the entire section of the vanity with hand cleaner, wipe it off with a lint free cloth and use another cloth to buff it. If there was any original finish there to start with this treatment should restore the old finish.
Step Two
Now that its original finish is showing, use some Briwax in a color to match the color that appeared after cleaning. Or darken or lighten to suit your taste by selecting a darker or lighter Briwax shade. Briwax was created in England in the 17th century to protect their fine and to restore their not so fine solid wood furniture. Since that time woodcrafters all over the world have been using it to restore fine antiques to their original patina. Besides the Briwax this project will take some elbow grease, too, but the result will be worth it. Apply the Briwax with a clean lint-free rag and use another clean rag to buff to a sheen. Like I said it takes elbow grease because heat from the friction of rubbing is the secret ingredient to the lustrous finish that you will obtain. Be sure to allow the Briwax to dry for about 5 minutes before you buff. If you want a deeper, more lustrous finish, keep applying Briwax using these steps until you have the look you like. Dont give up, and remember, the elbow grease is what does the trick.
Step Three
Enjoy your renewed family heirloom!
REMOVING ACID FROM OLD PAPER/BOOKS
Modern paper (from the late 1800's to current) is made with quite a bit of acid in it. This is what causes the paper to brown and begee brittle. In fact, earlier paper doesn't deteriorate nearly as much as modern paper, as it had more rag and a lot less acid. The acid can also affect items that are put on or in the paper - such as photographs. However, there is a way to neutralize this acid, and to preserve the paper. By neutralizing the acid, you can also make it safe for photos and other items! There is a "paper deacidifier" from Brodart.ge, the Library and Book Supply folks. It gees in a pump type bottle, and you just spray it on the paper. It doesn't hurt it in any way, and neutralizes the acid. It is used on rare and antique books, and will work just fine on the wonderful vintage paper that folks use for scrapbooking.
Unlocked cell phones are NOT a problem
This is a response to the guide, "Buying Unlocked Cell Phones DON'T DO IT". Link here. In this "guide", the buyer is saying that ALL unlocked cell phones are bad. THEY ARE NOT. An unlocked cell phone is just a cell phone that is NOT locked to a specific carrier. What this means is that you can take the same phone with you from one carrier to another. THIS ONLY APPLIES TO GSM CARRIERS such as Cingular or T-Mobile. (No Verizon, Sprint, etc.)These are mostly phones from other countries, or phones that gee directly from the manufacturer. ALSO, LOCKED PHONES CAN BE UNLOCKED. (ex. Motorola Razr from Cingular can be unlocked to work on T-Mobile, etc.)The problems the person in this guide stated are problems WITH THE PHONES THEMSELVES. It has NOTHING to do with unlocked phones in general. He also geplains about SHIPPING, which has NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PHONE.It is true that you have to configure PICTURE MESSAGING and MOBILE INTERNET ACCESS (wap) for your specific carrier, but that is because the phone requires the server information so that it knows WHERE TO SEND THE DATA.So DO NOT allow this one person's OPINION to deter you from buying unlocked phones. Just be careful FROM WHERE YOU BUY and WHAT YOU BUY. Check the BACKGROUND OF THE ITEM YOU ARE BUYING.This goes for ALL ITEMS ON okay.
Skin care essentials, ready mixed or "do it yourself"
By Hannah Sivak, PhD
Biochemist, Skin Actives Scientific LLC
It is tough to choose what you actually need for your skin. Rather than following the latest fad inspired by marketing, think of what you are trying to achieve and/or what your skin problems are. Then look through these long tables and pick exactly what you need, nothing more and nothing less. You will save yourself lots of money and aggravation.Ready mixed
"Skin Actives Scientific" productsAcne: acne control kit, salicylic wash
After-40: anti-age cream
Cellulite: cellulite cream
Eczema and psoriasis: anti-inflammatory cream
Eye brows: KGF serum in applicator
Hair loss: hair serum with KGF
Healing, sun damage, irritated skin: MNS serum
Lips: liquid rainbow
Oily skin: T-zone serum, salicylic wash
Party time: Celestite spritz, DMAE serum
Pore diminisher: T-zone serum, salicylic wash, alpha/beta exfoliation kit
Post procedure (laser, surgery) healing kit: Rosacea serum, rosehip oil, anti-age cream
Rosacea: rosacea control serum, Celestite spritz
Skin Lightening: Skin brightening cream
Skin tightening: 4% DMAE serum
Spider veins: capillary health cream
For all skin types: alpha/beta exfoliator, CHAS serum, ELS, Bright-I cream,
Coffee cream, marine nutrient cream, sea kelp bioferment.
Actives for "Do it Yourself" mixing
5 alpha reductase inhibitors: saw palmetto
Acne: retinyl acetate (use at night), white willow extract, liquorice, saw
palmetto, calcium pantothenate
Acne scars: Centella asiatica, copper peptide
Allergy, atopic dermatitis: Andrographis paniculata, quercetin, calcium
pantothenate
Antibacterial: white willow bark extract, liquorice, Coleus oil, tea tree
oil, lemongrass essential oil
AntiOx: antiOx booster, acai, alpha lipoic acid, glutathione, SOD, grape
seed proanthocyanidins, EGCG, kinetin, tetrahydrocurcuminoids
Cancer prevention/control: betulinic acid + caffeine green tea + EGCG green
tea + pomegranate oil, mangosteen: amla, silymarin
Capillary health: see actives in SAS capillary health cream
Collagen synthesis and protection: ascorbic acid, niacinamide, N-acetyl
glucosamine,
Boswellia serrata, Centella asiatica, copper peptide, epidermal growth
factor, green tea
N-acetyl glucosamine, horse chestnut, natural active peptides, retinyl
acetate, sea kelp bioferment
Cold sores: sea kelp, liquorice, propolis, fungal beta glucan (for
prevention use Liquid Rainbow)
Dark under-eye circles: amla, chrysin.
Skin elasticity: melatonin, lutein, retinyl acetate, carnitine, betulinic acid,
Centella asiatica
Gray hair: Rubia cordifolia
(and hair serum with KGF)Healing: EGF + Centella asiatica + copper peptide
Hyaluronic acid synthesis and preservation: hyaluronic acid, Boswellia
serrata
Modulation of immune response: yeast beta glucan, , Bupleurum falcatum
Inflammation, irritation: bisabolol, mangosteen, allantoin, Jiaogulan,
lutein, quercetin, white willow extract, phytosterols, betulinic acid,
Boswellia serrata, Bupleurum falcatum, Polypodium leucotomos
Lip color: hesperidin
Mitochondrial health and energy production: CoQ10, resveratrol, carnitine,
creatine pyruvate, alpha lipoic acid,
Phytoestrogens: soy isoflavones, wild yam
Post-radiation treatment: Canvas, calcium pantothenate, rosehip oil,
melatonin, EGF, Boswellia serrata, Centella asiatica
Pre-procedure bruise prevention: rosehip oil and vitamin K
Protease inhibitors: betulinic acid, Boswellia serrata, pomegranate extract,
horse chestnut
Prevention of protein glycosylation (Maillard reaction): carnosine, Boswellia serrata,
Psoriasis: Centella asiatica, PLE
Repair of skin barrier: GABA, olive extract, sodium PCA, phytosterols,
ceramides, lecithin, olive extract.
Rosacea: liquorice, 4-ethoxybenzaldehyde
Scars and stretch marks: Centella asiatica, quercetin, rosehip oil,
phytosterols.
Seborrheic dermatitis: sea kelp, niacinamide, green tea EGCG to control
sebum production, beta glucanSkin lightening: please see actives in skin brightening cream
Skin color: niacinamide, N-acetyl glucosamine
Sun protection: lutein, Polypodium leucotomos, resveratrol, silymarin
Wrinkle relaxer (freeze action) : GABA, Jiaogulan extract, argireline
Biochemist, Skin Actives Scientific LLC
It is tough to choose what you actually need for your skin. Rather than following the latest fad inspired by marketing, think of what you are trying to achieve and/or what your skin problems are. Then look through these long tables and pick exactly what you need, nothing more and nothing less. You will save yourself lots of money and aggravation.Ready mixed
"Skin Actives Scientific" productsAcne: acne control kit, salicylic wash
After-40: anti-age cream
Cellulite: cellulite cream
Eczema and psoriasis: anti-inflammatory cream
Eye brows: KGF serum in applicator
Hair loss: hair serum with KGF
Healing, sun damage, irritated skin: MNS serum
Lips: liquid rainbow
Oily skin: T-zone serum, salicylic wash
Party time: Celestite spritz, DMAE serum
Pore diminisher: T-zone serum, salicylic wash, alpha/beta exfoliation kit
Post procedure (laser, surgery) healing kit: Rosacea serum, rosehip oil, anti-age cream
Rosacea: rosacea control serum, Celestite spritz
Skin Lightening: Skin brightening cream
Skin tightening: 4% DMAE serum
Spider veins: capillary health cream
For all skin types: alpha/beta exfoliator, CHAS serum, ELS, Bright-I cream,
Coffee cream, marine nutrient cream, sea kelp bioferment.
Actives for "Do it Yourself" mixing
5 alpha reductase inhibitors: saw palmetto
Acne: retinyl acetate (use at night), white willow extract, liquorice, saw
palmetto, calcium pantothenate
Acne scars: Centella asiatica, copper peptide
Allergy, atopic dermatitis: Andrographis paniculata, quercetin, calcium
pantothenate
Antibacterial: white willow bark extract, liquorice, Coleus oil, tea tree
oil, lemongrass essential oil
AntiOx: antiOx booster, acai, alpha lipoic acid, glutathione, SOD, grape
seed proanthocyanidins, EGCG, kinetin, tetrahydrocurcuminoids
Cancer prevention/control: betulinic acid + caffeine green tea + EGCG green
tea + pomegranate oil, mangosteen: amla, silymarin
Capillary health: see actives in SAS capillary health cream
Collagen synthesis and protection: ascorbic acid, niacinamide, N-acetyl
glucosamine,
Boswellia serrata, Centella asiatica, copper peptide, epidermal growth
factor, green tea
N-acetyl glucosamine, horse chestnut, natural active peptides, retinyl
acetate, sea kelp bioferment
Cold sores: sea kelp, liquorice, propolis, fungal beta glucan (for
prevention use Liquid Rainbow)
Dark under-eye circles: amla, chrysin.
Skin elasticity: melatonin, lutein, retinyl acetate, carnitine, betulinic acid,
Centella asiatica
Gray hair: Rubia cordifolia
(and hair serum with KGF)Healing: EGF + Centella asiatica + copper peptide
Hyaluronic acid synthesis and preservation: hyaluronic acid, Boswellia
serrata
Modulation of immune response: yeast beta glucan, , Bupleurum falcatum
Inflammation, irritation: bisabolol, mangosteen, allantoin, Jiaogulan,
lutein, quercetin, white willow extract, phytosterols, betulinic acid,
Boswellia serrata, Bupleurum falcatum, Polypodium leucotomos
Lip color: hesperidin
Mitochondrial health and energy production: CoQ10, resveratrol, carnitine,
creatine pyruvate, alpha lipoic acid,
Phytoestrogens: soy isoflavones, wild yam
Post-radiation treatment: Canvas, calcium pantothenate, rosehip oil,
melatonin, EGF, Boswellia serrata, Centella asiatica
Pre-procedure bruise prevention: rosehip oil and vitamin K
Protease inhibitors: betulinic acid, Boswellia serrata, pomegranate extract,
horse chestnut
Prevention of protein glycosylation (Maillard reaction): carnosine, Boswellia serrata,
Psoriasis: Centella asiatica, PLE
Repair of skin barrier: GABA, olive extract, sodium PCA, phytosterols,
ceramides, lecithin, olive extract.
Rosacea: liquorice, 4-ethoxybenzaldehyde
Scars and stretch marks: Centella asiatica, quercetin, rosehip oil,
phytosterols.
Seborrheic dermatitis: sea kelp, niacinamide, green tea EGCG to control
sebum production, beta glucanSkin lightening: please see actives in skin brightening cream
Skin color: niacinamide, N-acetyl glucosamine
Sun protection: lutein, Polypodium leucotomos, resveratrol, silymarin
Wrinkle relaxer (freeze action) : GABA, Jiaogulan extract, argireline
Buy Which Bible? Purchasing Different Bible Versions
What is the difference between many Bible Translations? Which one should I buy?
There are a number of options when purchasing a Holy Bible in the English Language. Here is a brief description of each version and some opinion on when they are to be used.
The Bible in English has only been available for a little over 600 years. As the English language changes, new translations have been developed in order to make the Holy Bible easier to read and more relevant to the culture of that day. The following Holy Bible translations are regemended widely for accurate and relevant Bible study, reading, teaching, preachingand application. Any of the nextsix versions are a good choice for purchase.KJV - King James Version - A great Bible for all to own and to reference alongside other versions, not the best for in depth study and practical application. Written in Old English, typically hard to understand. Printed in 1611 it was a collaborative effort of 47 scholars. Widely accepted as an accurate translation, yet difficult in todays terms to understand and apply. Literal Version.
NKJV - New King James Version - A great study Bible, still not in the most modern English. Scholars revised the language of the KJVwith due diligence toward linguistics and textual studies in order to change as little as possible. Adjusted a minor amount simply for updating the dialect at the time. Literal Version.NIV - New International Version - gemon Bible Study Translation, easy and relevant reading,especially when cross referenced with a King James for further accuracy. A new translation of the Bible made specifically for reading, teaching, memorizing and yet conservatively translated for retained accuracy. Known as a "thought for thought" translation.
NASB - New American Standard Bible - gemon Bible Study Translation, readable and known for accuracy.Revision of ASV, pays particular attention to verb tenses in order to give reader same sensitivity to passages being read in the Greek, Aramaic, or Hebrew forms. Highly literal version.ESV - English Standard Version - gemon Bible Study Translation, easy to read and known for accuracy. Known as a "word for word" translation. Original Greek and Aramaic translated into the most accurate English word of this time.
NLT - New Living Translation - Good Bible study version. One of the easiest to read and translated into current language. Modern speech, created to duplicate the impact on today's readers as the original text had on those readers. Translation of overall thoughts not just word by word. Known for accuracy but its not regemended alone because of the non word for word translation.
The following Bible versions are not regemended for accuracy but are widely read for reasons of delivering a message to a specific age group including teens and young adults. Not to be used for study, memorization, or preaching without other versions included.
The Message - Dynamic version with very modern English. Paraphrases without geplete accuracy to verbs, or literal translations.LB - The Living Bible - Modern English, not regemended. Paraphrased and considered inadequate. Known as more of a gementary than an accurate translation of the Bible.
It is not regemended to use a liberal translation as main ideas and words may not be translated as literally as with the first list of regemended versions. Also be careful to use a Bible translated over a period of time with a large group of scholars and a governing authority over the project; with reverence and belief in the Word. Translations by one specific person, group, or denomination are not regemended.
Thoughtfully consider purchasing a Bible that is easy for you to read. You are then more likely to spend time reading it. A large type is helpful, as well as margins that are large enough to add notes. There are also a number of additions in certain Bibles with maps, a cross reference system, concordance and dictionary. These tools are necessary for any serious study of the Holy Bible.
There are a number of options when purchasing a Holy Bible in the English Language. Here is a brief description of each version and some opinion on when they are to be used.
The Bible in English has only been available for a little over 600 years. As the English language changes, new translations have been developed in order to make the Holy Bible easier to read and more relevant to the culture of that day. The following Holy Bible translations are regemended widely for accurate and relevant Bible study, reading, teaching, preachingand application. Any of the nextsix versions are a good choice for purchase.KJV - King James Version - A great Bible for all to own and to reference alongside other versions, not the best for in depth study and practical application. Written in Old English, typically hard to understand. Printed in 1611 it was a collaborative effort of 47 scholars. Widely accepted as an accurate translation, yet difficult in todays terms to understand and apply. Literal Version.
NKJV - New King James Version - A great study Bible, still not in the most modern English. Scholars revised the language of the KJVwith due diligence toward linguistics and textual studies in order to change as little as possible. Adjusted a minor amount simply for updating the dialect at the time. Literal Version.NIV - New International Version - gemon Bible Study Translation, easy and relevant reading,especially when cross referenced with a King James for further accuracy. A new translation of the Bible made specifically for reading, teaching, memorizing and yet conservatively translated for retained accuracy. Known as a "thought for thought" translation.
NASB - New American Standard Bible - gemon Bible Study Translation, readable and known for accuracy.Revision of ASV, pays particular attention to verb tenses in order to give reader same sensitivity to passages being read in the Greek, Aramaic, or Hebrew forms. Highly literal version.ESV - English Standard Version - gemon Bible Study Translation, easy to read and known for accuracy. Known as a "word for word" translation. Original Greek and Aramaic translated into the most accurate English word of this time.
NLT - New Living Translation - Good Bible study version. One of the easiest to read and translated into current language. Modern speech, created to duplicate the impact on today's readers as the original text had on those readers. Translation of overall thoughts not just word by word. Known for accuracy but its not regemended alone because of the non word for word translation.
The following Bible versions are not regemended for accuracy but are widely read for reasons of delivering a message to a specific age group including teens and young adults. Not to be used for study, memorization, or preaching without other versions included.
The Message - Dynamic version with very modern English. Paraphrases without geplete accuracy to verbs, or literal translations.LB - The Living Bible - Modern English, not regemended. Paraphrased and considered inadequate. Known as more of a gementary than an accurate translation of the Bible.
It is not regemended to use a liberal translation as main ideas and words may not be translated as literally as with the first list of regemended versions. Also be careful to use a Bible translated over a period of time with a large group of scholars and a governing authority over the project; with reverence and belief in the Word. Translations by one specific person, group, or denomination are not regemended.
Thoughtfully consider purchasing a Bible that is easy for you to read. You are then more likely to spend time reading it. A large type is helpful, as well as margins that are large enough to add notes. There are also a number of additions in certain Bibles with maps, a cross reference system, concordance and dictionary. These tools are necessary for any serious study of the Holy Bible.
Orange Guitar Amplifiers: AD Series!
If this guide is helpful, I would appreciate it if you would check "yes" at the bottom. Thanks!
While I am not a guitar player (just a drummer) I have quickly gained a lot of respect for a gepany that has it's USA home right here in Atlanta, Georgia - Orange Amplifiers. When a coupleof my bandmates started using them, even my untrained ear could hear the difference. I began buying them to re-sell several months ago, and they seem to be sold as quickly as I list them. The AD Series is what we have been dealing with, and so I thought I'd highlight that particular line on this guide.
There are 4 porducts in the AD Series line: The AD30R, AD30HTC, AD30TC and the AD140HTC.
AD30R gebo
The AD30R is a class A amplifier and it is critically aclaimed around the world. According to the Orange site, Jimmy Page of Led Zepplin fame uses one of these bad boys. The tone an harmonics of this amp are to die for. Here are the Specs:
Power: 30 watts - Class A
Speakers: 2 x 12" Celestion Vintage 30's
Channel Configuration: Single Channel - Clean thru Distortion
Reverb: Yes
Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7
Power Tubes: 4 xEL84
Rectifier Tube: 1 x GZ34
Reverb Tube: 1 x 12AX7
Controls: Gain/Volume/Reverb/Bass/Middle/Treble
Speaker Outputs: 2 x 12 Ohm and 1 x 16 Ohm
AD30TC gebo
The AD30TC is a Twin Channel is amp. Here are the specs:
Power: 2x12" Celesitan Vintage 30's
Speakers: 30 watts - Class A
Channel Configuration: Channel 1 / Channel 2 - Clean thru Distortion
Footswitch Function: Channel
Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7
Power Tubes: 4 xEL84
Rectifier Tube: 1 x GZ34
Channel 1 Controls: Gain / Volume / Bass / Middle / Treble
Channel 2 Controls: Gain / Volume / Bass / Middle / Treble
Speaker Outputs: 2 x 8 Ohm and 1 x 16 Ohm
The AD30HTC is a Twin Channel amp which gives you the ability to have a clean channel and a crunch channel. Or a lead channel and a rhythm channel. These guys have two preamps with seperate signal paths, seperate EQ, seperate gains and seperate master controls. Sweet! Here are the Specs on this guy:
Power: 30 watts - Class A
Channel Configuration: Channel 1 / Channel 2 - Clean thru Distortion
Footswitch Function: Channel
Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7
Power Tubes: 4 xEL84
Rectifier Tube: 1 x GZ34
Channel 1 Controls: Gain / Volume / Bass / Middle / Treble
Channel 2 Controls: Gain / Volume / Bass / Middle / Treble
Speaker Outputs: 2 x 8 Ohm and 1 x 16 Ohm
AD140HTC
This is a monster Twin Channel amp with 140 watts of butt kickin' power!
Power: 140 watts
Channel Configuration: Channel 1 / Channel 2 - Clean thru Distortion
Footswitch Function: Channel
Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7
Power Tubes: 4 xEL84
Channel 1 Controls: Gain / Volume / Bass / Middle / Treble
Channel 2 Controls: Gain / Volume / Bass / Middle / Treble
Speaker Outputs: 2 x 8 Ohm and 1 x 16 Ohm
Now for some non-sense!
Helllo folks! This is your friendly roving reporter Tommy "Scoop" Worthington, and this is Music Gear Chit Chat. In the studio today, we have a phenomanal guitarist who just so happens to be the worship team leader at my church, Mr. Chris Morris.
Tommy: Welgee, Chris!
Chris: G'day Mate!
Tommy: Uh...Chris, this isn't an Outback Steakhouse review.
Chris: Sorry.
Tommy: So, how long have you been playing guitar?
Chris: 13 years. I started when I was 16.
Tommy: Let's see, 13 years ago I was 33. That makes me...
Chris: Really old!
Tommy: Well that's not what I was going to say. But yes.....Anyway, besides me, who have been some of your major musical influences?
Chris: (laughing) Besides you?!!! Well,you may not be too familiar with some of my influences. Jeremy Post of Black Eyed Sceva, Charlie West, Stevie Ray Vaughn and The Edge from U2.
Tommy: Over the years, I'm assuming you've used a number of different amps. What are some of the ones you've had?
Chris: I've had a Fender Bassman, a Top Hat Club Royale and a Fender Pro Junior to name a few.
Tommy:: What are you playing through now?
Chris: Right now I have an Orange AD30 gebo.
Tommy: At the risk of sounding like Dr. Phil, how's that workin' out for ya?
Chris: Great! It gives me any sound I want. From a "chimey" Vox sound to an overdriven Marshall sound.
Tommy: I know they can be a little expensive gepared to some amps. Would you say that its worth it?
Chris: Definitely! It's a boutique amp that fits into most guitarist's price range.
Tommy: Well my motto is "you get what you pay for". So what is the primary color scheme for Oranage amps.
Chris: Orange and black.
Tommy: Do you think that was a coincidence, or did they make their amps that color because of the name?
Chris:............Dude, are you serious?
Tommy: One final question. Who is your favorite drummer of all time?
Chris: Tommy ....what's your last name again?
Tommy: It'sWorthington
Chris: Oh yeah. Tommy Worthington
Tommy: Well, we'd like to thank Mr.Chris Morris for geing in today. We'll see ya next time on Music Gear Chit Chat.
While I am not a guitar player (just a drummer) I have quickly gained a lot of respect for a gepany that has it's USA home right here in Atlanta, Georgia - Orange Amplifiers. When a coupleof my bandmates started using them, even my untrained ear could hear the difference. I began buying them to re-sell several months ago, and they seem to be sold as quickly as I list them. The AD Series is what we have been dealing with, and so I thought I'd highlight that particular line on this guide.
There are 4 porducts in the AD Series line: The AD30R, AD30HTC, AD30TC and the AD140HTC.
AD30R gebo
The AD30R is a class A amplifier and it is critically aclaimed around the world. According to the Orange site, Jimmy Page of Led Zepplin fame uses one of these bad boys. The tone an harmonics of this amp are to die for. Here are the Specs:
Power: 30 watts - Class A
Speakers: 2 x 12" Celestion Vintage 30's
Channel Configuration: Single Channel - Clean thru Distortion
Reverb: Yes
Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7
Power Tubes: 4 xEL84
Rectifier Tube: 1 x GZ34
Reverb Tube: 1 x 12AX7
Controls: Gain/Volume/Reverb/Bass/Middle/Treble
Speaker Outputs: 2 x 12 Ohm and 1 x 16 Ohm
AD30TC gebo
The AD30TC is a Twin Channel is amp. Here are the specs:
Power: 2x12" Celesitan Vintage 30's
Speakers: 30 watts - Class A
Channel Configuration: Channel 1 / Channel 2 - Clean thru Distortion
Footswitch Function: Channel
Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7
Power Tubes: 4 xEL84
Rectifier Tube: 1 x GZ34
Channel 1 Controls: Gain / Volume / Bass / Middle / Treble
Channel 2 Controls: Gain / Volume / Bass / Middle / Treble
Speaker Outputs: 2 x 8 Ohm and 1 x 16 Ohm
The AD30HTC is a Twin Channel amp which gives you the ability to have a clean channel and a crunch channel. Or a lead channel and a rhythm channel. These guys have two preamps with seperate signal paths, seperate EQ, seperate gains and seperate master controls. Sweet! Here are the Specs on this guy:
Power: 30 watts - Class A
Channel Configuration: Channel 1 / Channel 2 - Clean thru Distortion
Footswitch Function: Channel
Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7
Power Tubes: 4 xEL84
Rectifier Tube: 1 x GZ34
Channel 1 Controls: Gain / Volume / Bass / Middle / Treble
Channel 2 Controls: Gain / Volume / Bass / Middle / Treble
Speaker Outputs: 2 x 8 Ohm and 1 x 16 Ohm
AD140HTC
This is a monster Twin Channel amp with 140 watts of butt kickin' power!
Power: 140 watts
Channel Configuration: Channel 1 / Channel 2 - Clean thru Distortion
Footswitch Function: Channel
Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7
Power Tubes: 4 xEL84
Channel 1 Controls: Gain / Volume / Bass / Middle / Treble
Channel 2 Controls: Gain / Volume / Bass / Middle / Treble
Speaker Outputs: 2 x 8 Ohm and 1 x 16 Ohm
Now for some non-sense!
Helllo folks! This is your friendly roving reporter Tommy "Scoop" Worthington, and this is Music Gear Chit Chat. In the studio today, we have a phenomanal guitarist who just so happens to be the worship team leader at my church, Mr. Chris Morris.
Tommy: Welgee, Chris!
Chris: G'day Mate!
Tommy: Uh...Chris, this isn't an Outback Steakhouse review.
Chris: Sorry.
Tommy: So, how long have you been playing guitar?
Chris: 13 years. I started when I was 16.
Tommy: Let's see, 13 years ago I was 33. That makes me...
Chris: Really old!
Tommy: Well that's not what I was going to say. But yes.....Anyway, besides me, who have been some of your major musical influences?
Chris: (laughing) Besides you?!!! Well,you may not be too familiar with some of my influences. Jeremy Post of Black Eyed Sceva, Charlie West, Stevie Ray Vaughn and The Edge from U2.
Tommy: Over the years, I'm assuming you've used a number of different amps. What are some of the ones you've had?
Chris: I've had a Fender Bassman, a Top Hat Club Royale and a Fender Pro Junior to name a few.
Tommy:: What are you playing through now?
Chris: Right now I have an Orange AD30 gebo.
Tommy: At the risk of sounding like Dr. Phil, how's that workin' out for ya?
Chris: Great! It gives me any sound I want. From a "chimey" Vox sound to an overdriven Marshall sound.
Tommy: I know they can be a little expensive gepared to some amps. Would you say that its worth it?
Chris: Definitely! It's a boutique amp that fits into most guitarist's price range.
Tommy: Well my motto is "you get what you pay for". So what is the primary color scheme for Oranage amps.
Chris: Orange and black.
Tommy: Do you think that was a coincidence, or did they make their amps that color because of the name?
Chris:............Dude, are you serious?
Tommy: One final question. Who is your favorite drummer of all time?
Chris: Tommy ....what's your last name again?
Tommy: It'sWorthington
Chris: Oh yeah. Tommy Worthington
Tommy: Well, we'd like to thank Mr.Chris Morris for geing in today. We'll see ya next time on Music Gear Chit Chat.
Sanding Body Filler on your Classic Mustang
Freshly applied and cured body filler tends to clog sandpaper. Here is a trick I have used to save a little time while also prolonging the life of my Long Board or Dual Action (DA) sand paper:TIP FOR SANDING BODY FILLER ON YOUR CLASSIC MUSTANG AND PROLONGING THE LIFE OF YOUR SAND PAPEROnce the body filler has cured, take a piece of used coarse-grit sand paper and thoroughly scuff the body filler.Next, take a handful of fine, dry filler sanding dust and rub this dust into the freshly sanded filler. If possible, wait a day or so to further dehydrate the filler.Then, place a new piece of sand paper on a sanding device of your choice.Now you are ready to begin sanding the body filler again.Utilizing this tip helps to dehydrate the body filler, prevent paper clogging, and saves the amount of sand paper that you will go through.ANOTHER SANDING TIP:When shaping body filler in a concave area (where the metal curves inward), wrap sandpaper around a rolled-up magazine. This gives added flexibility, yet the length is stiff enough to be able to sand successfully.Good luck with your body work and sanding projects on your Vintage Mustang!If you have found this guide to be helpful, please indicate so below by voting "YES" to this guide.Be sure to check out our otherMustang Guides for additional restoration information and helpful tips.FastbackStack, LLC provides the hard-to-find, obsolete Mustang parts for your 1964 1/2 - 1970 Mustang restorations. With over 100,000 original items (most of which still need to be listed on okay), we offer what no one else has! We love hearing from fellow Mustang enthusiasts and would like to extend a special invitation to you to join our exclusive group of those receiving helpful Mustang restoration tips, those learning about our newly listed RARE, ORIGINAL parts and those receiving money saving specials.Sign up to receive Mustang restoration tips, information and special savings! Copyright 2007: FastbackStack, LLC
Liquidation.com liquefies your assets
I am no financial or marketing genius, but I know that the term liquidation can be defined by just one simple phrase, turning of goods into cash. Unfortunately, the auction site, Liquidation.ge seems to take this definition too seriously. This online bidding hell is notorious for turning any kind of goods into big cash, majority of which probably goes direct to the pockets of the gepany behind this atrocity, Liquidity Services, Inc. I may be getting way ahead of myself here so let me give you some examples to prove my point. Liquidation.ge has a rather different view of the term, goods. If you look it up in a glossary of accounting terms, the word goods is defined as a physical product capable of being delivered to a purchaser and involves the transfer of ownership from seller to customer. If we go by this definition, then Liquidation.ge seems to have a problem with geprehension. Because, there are certainly some things stated there that seems to be missing when I availed of Liquidation.ge services as a buyer.I registered an account at Liquidation.ge in all faith that I would be able to make at least some decent buys. I put bids on some thirty plus lots and was actually pleased when I even won a few of them and in relatively low prices at that. But what happened afterwards both shocked and enraged me. It seems that sellers, whose sales do not do well as expected, actually have the right to just suddenly cancel their auctions without any warning. So where is the transfer of ownership from seller to customer here? Please, can someone enlighten me? Because, in my dictionary, that just means plain thievery.Of course, I reported the incident to Liquidation.ge. I was encouraged by a clause that is stated in their Terms and Conditions:5.1 Failure of a Seller to geplete the sale of assets to a qualified Buyer because of non-delivery or misrepresentation of the merchandise could result in damages payable to the gepany up to a maximum amount of $20,000. In the event that a seller is not able to geplete the transaction or ship the goods due to unforeseen circumstances, the Buyer cannot hold either the Seller or the gepany liable for damages
Kurt Vonnegut Jr 1922-2007 And So It Goes...
Kurt Vonnegut was arguably the greatist satirist of our time; able to couch his point in a form that was palatable to a wide variety of people without gepromising the punch. He was born on November 11, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana, studied biochemistry briefly at Cornell University, leaving as so many did to serve in World War II. The suicide of his mother during the war and his experiences as a prisoner-of -war during the infamous bombing of Dresden, made him no stranger to the darker side of life. He tried corporate life, working for GE in Schenectady, NY after the war and became a published novelist with the release of his first book, Player Piano, in 1952. He was married twice, and had seven children through birth and adoption. His second wife, photographer Jill Krementz, took the famous jacket photo of Kurt sleeping on the couch with the cat on his chest. Kurt Vonnegut Jr. passed away on April 11, 2007 from a brain injury that was a consequence of a fall. He was 84 years old, but sharp and interesting to the last. His frank honesty will be missed.It is easy to understand how his devotees feel that they know him personally from his writings. He regularly integrated themes and characters from previous novels into the current ones, and made cameo appearances himself to speed up the acquaintance. When Kilgore Trout, (Vonnegut's science fiction writer) appears in a book, it is as close to the author's voice as it gets. I don't feel at all odd projecting that he would have been amused to find that his obituary on CNN shared the limelight with the man whose voice brought Babe the pig to the silver screen, and if I close my eyes, I can envision him drawing a picture similar to the cow he drew in Breakfast of Champions. Those also devoted to his writing will recognize the phrase "and so it goes.." from the title of this guide as a particular segue he used in Slaughterhouse Five to leave-off talking about death. If you haven't read his books- do, if you have..."and so it goes."Novels in chronological order, with first edition publisher:Player Piano (1952) Delacorte Press hardcover Issued under title Utopia 14 (1954) Bantam Books paperbackThe Sirens of Titan (1959) Dell paperbackMother Night (1962) Fawcett Gold Medal paperbackCat's Cradle (1963) Holt, Rhinehart, and Winston hardcoverGod Bless You, Mr. Rosewater or Pearls Before Swine (1965) Holt, Rhinehart, and Winston hardcoverSlaughterhouse Five (1969) Delacorte Press hardcoverBetween Time and Timbuktu or Prometheus-5 (1972) Delacorte Press hardcoverBreakfast of Champions(1973) Delacorte Press hardcoverSlapstick(1976) Delacorte Press hardcover Issued under Slapstick or Lonesome No More (1976) Panther (Grenada) paperbackJailbird (1979) Delacorte Press hardcoverDead-Eye Dick (1982) Delacorte Press hardcoverGalapagos (1985) Delacorte Press hardcoverBluebeard (1987) Delacorte Press hardcoverHocus Pocus (1990) Delacorte Press hardcover Also Issued under Hocus Pocus or What's The Hurry Son? (1990) Book-of-the-Month Club hardcoverTimequake (1997) Putnam hardcoverPlay:Happy Birthday, Wanda June (1973)Books of Shortstories:Cat In A Canary House (1961) Fawcett Crest paperbackWelgee To The Monkey House (1968) Delacorte Press hardcoverBagombo Snuff House (1999)Nonfiction:Wampeters, Foma, and Granfaloons (1974) Delacorte Press hardcoverPalm Sunday (1981) Delacorte Press hardcoverNothing Is Lost, Save Honor (1985) Nouveau Press hardcoverFates Worse Than Death (1991) Easton Press hardcover G.P. Putnam's Sons hardcoverToo many essays and short stories to list in this short guide.
Bright and Shiny! -- Good or Bad?
I am a Coin Dealer, and I do know something about coins. I've been in the business a long time, over 40 years,well known throughout the West Coast. Business name--Coin Connection Central, PO Box 2332, Covina, CA 91722 -- Cell: 626-589-7498!
I too was once a kid, oh yes, I was. I am a kinda of a Ripleys Believe It Or Not!, for that time. Acoin collecting kid - nerd, even when it wasn't 'fashionable' to do so, eventually turning my hobbyinto a full-time business.
Seasoned collectors know not to clean their coins, but I have found that the general public needs a bit of help in this area.
Now, thatI have been on okay for overeight years and,have dealt with thousandsof people here on okay-and offline (at Major Coin Expos, etc.), I thought I wouldthrow in my Fifty Cents worth (no pun intended).
For instance, ifyou had an antiquechair, and it needed some major overhauling, (such as - sanding, new nails, wood putty, fresh coast of stain (etc.), you would do the job, and end up with a "new and improved" antique chair. More than likely, thepeople at the Antiques TV Showwould scold you, and tell you thatthis now wonderful, pristine chair(or so you thought it was),would have been worth $2,000.00,--remember the word 'wood', but with the great "improvements" that you have done with such loving care, it should nowbring around $100.00 bucks atan auction.
Well, coins are the same way, and you candrop their value by trying to "make 'em pretty". We actually had one lady that stopped bymy table at a Coin Expo with a wet baggie fullof old silver coins stating she wanted them nice and shiny so she could get the most money for them!!??--I just about fainted!
On another level, somecoins can be and areimproved with some restoration, however this should only be done by a Michaelangelo, or another specialist in the field.
Not all cleaning is BAD! Sometimes it can be the only way a person can afford a particular piece that they have been searching for to fit in their collection, with the hopes to upgrade! JUST MAKE SURE IT IS GENUINE--and you won't lose! Remember the word geniune, not grade--any respectable dealer will, and should guarantee geniune!! If he/so states.
All in all, if you feel you have a cointhat isno so attractivelooking, PLEASE go to someone with expertise in this particular field, and have themguide you. The coin you save may be your own!
Best of luck, and good wishes!
Doc
I too was once a kid, oh yes, I was. I am a kinda of a Ripleys Believe It Or Not!, for that time. Acoin collecting kid - nerd, even when it wasn't 'fashionable' to do so, eventually turning my hobbyinto a full-time business.
Seasoned collectors know not to clean their coins, but I have found that the general public needs a bit of help in this area.
Now, thatI have been on okay for overeight years and,have dealt with thousandsof people here on okay-and offline (at Major Coin Expos, etc.), I thought I wouldthrow in my Fifty Cents worth (no pun intended).
For instance, ifyou had an antiquechair, and it needed some major overhauling, (such as - sanding, new nails, wood putty, fresh coast of stain (etc.), you would do the job, and end up with a "new and improved" antique chair. More than likely, thepeople at the Antiques TV Showwould scold you, and tell you thatthis now wonderful, pristine chair(or so you thought it was),would have been worth $2,000.00,--remember the word 'wood', but with the great "improvements" that you have done with such loving care, it should nowbring around $100.00 bucks atan auction.
Well, coins are the same way, and you candrop their value by trying to "make 'em pretty". We actually had one lady that stopped bymy table at a Coin Expo with a wet baggie fullof old silver coins stating she wanted them nice and shiny so she could get the most money for them!!??--I just about fainted!
On another level, somecoins can be and areimproved with some restoration, however this should only be done by a Michaelangelo, or another specialist in the field.
Not all cleaning is BAD! Sometimes it can be the only way a person can afford a particular piece that they have been searching for to fit in their collection, with the hopes to upgrade! JUST MAKE SURE IT IS GENUINE--and you won't lose! Remember the word geniune, not grade--any respectable dealer will, and should guarantee geniune!! If he/so states.
All in all, if you feel you have a cointhat isno so attractivelooking, PLEASE go to someone with expertise in this particular field, and have themguide you. The coin you save may be your own!
Best of luck, and good wishes!
Doc
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