Monday, January 30, 2012
Mew Chapter 7
Friday, January 27, 2012
Crystal Aurora Borealis - Definition
If you're looking for a piece of crystal jewellery, you will no doubt have seen many references to 'Aurora Borealis', 'AB' etc. Many people assume 'Aurora Borealis to be a colour in it's own right. In fact, as a special coating finish, 'Aurora Borealis' is available on many of the most popular crystal colours.
The 'Aurora Borealis' finish, not only increases the brilliance of each crystal, this special application also produces colour changes, as a direct result of variations, in the quality of light that falls upon it.
The 'Aurora Borealis' coating itself, consists of a metallic finish applied to a crystal surface using water. A very thin metallic particle sheen is adhered to the glass resulting in a significant enhancement to the crystal's overall brilliance and dramatic colour changes.
These chromatic variations are dependent on the underlying crystal colour and their intensity is affected by background light conditions. Spectral effects similar to those created when sunlight falls on oily water can also be seen.
The colour variations range through the spectrum from light, almost imperceptible, blues to the deepest warm hues.The actual visible colour changes depend greatly on the individual crystal cut, dimensions and colour choice, as well as ambient light conditions but in general, darker backgrounds, tend to produce warm 'fire-like' colours, oranges, yellows, gold, reds and ambers. While in contrast, 'light' conditions produce ethereal blues, greens, lilac, purple and tones with a sense of unbounded 'space'. When applied to each crystal colour particular specific variations can be seen, but in all, the 'Aurora Borealis' finish results in a stunning and brilliant display.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Heather Martin - When Are You Coming Home
Monday, January 23, 2012
Backstage at THE LION KING in New York City
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Great Price Michael Kors for $0.00 Michael Kors Watches Silver Chronograph with Stones
Michael Kors Watches Silver Chronograph with Stones Review
Technical Details
- White pearlized dial with 3 sub dials and date
- Crystal hour markers
- Silver stainless steel 5 link bracelet
- Case 32mm
- Water resistant up to 5 atm
Michael Kors Watches Silver Chronograph with Stones Overview
A classic, dressed up
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Cheap Fossil Women's JR9760 Skinny Brown Leather Strap Brown Analog Dial Watch for $65.00 Fossil
Fossil Women's JR9760 Skinny Brown Leather Strap Brown Analog Dial Watch Review
Technical Details
- Tell more than just time with the Fossil JR9760 analog watch
- Brown analog dial
- Skinny brown leather strap
- Ultra strong mineral glass dial window helps prevent scratches
- Water-resistant to 165 feet (50 M)
Fossil Women's JR9760 Skinny Brown Leather Strap Brown Analog Dial Watch Overview
A perfect way to stay punctual. From timeless classics to the latest fashions, Fossil is sure to have the timepiece that perfectly compliments your unique sense of style. Founded in 1984 when timepieces were created more for function than fashion, Fossil began to transform this notion with its unique combination of vintage 1950s Americana design and affordably accessible cool style. Adding to their collectability were the one-of-a-kind, trademark tins that came with the watches that mixed a creative spirit with a sense of humor. These iconic boxes are nearly as popular as the watches they hold and are regularly collected and traded throughout the world at flea markets, antique shops, and on eBay.
Today, Fossil produces over 300 different styles of watches in a continuously changing lineup. While the majority of designs are created by in-house designers, Fossil has reached out to such contemporary artisans as product designer Philip Starck and famed architect Frank Gehry (designer of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain) to create uniquely modern timepieces. In addition to style innovations, Fossil has also helped introduce innovative technologies into watches, such as the Wrist PDA that ran the Palm operating system. Fossil also offers complementary lines of small leather goods, belts, handbags, sunglasses, jewelry and apparel.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Together Again (TILEY STORY) ~S3~E29~
Friday, January 13, 2012
Gimme The Loot Biggie Smalls Remix
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Invicta Men's 3843, 3845, 3468, 3469, Skeletonized Russian Diver Watch Review
Friday, January 6, 2012
14 Amazing Things That Newborn Babies Can Do, And What They Cannot
It is an exciting time for new parents when their newborn arrives into this world. They may seem vulnerable, and they are, but there are a couple of amazing things that newborns can do, much to the delightful amusement of many people.
Healthy newborns can typically do the following at birth or within the first few weeks of their life:
1. See things 8-12 inches away (the distance from breast or milk bottle to mom's or dad's face).
2. Can hear and may move their heads and eyes towards something of interest, or move their heads if their breathing is blocked (but sometimes not enough to avert suffocation).
3. Can identify their parents' voices.
4. Can taste and smell and have shown preferences for their own mother's milk and dislikes for strong, nasty odors.
5. Can draw back when pinched or pricked.
6. Can yawn and sneeze.
7. Have a "startle reflex," in which the arms and legs may shoot out or their body may stiffen when startled by a loud noise or other stimulation.
8. Have a "rooting reflex," in which touching the baby's lips gets him or her to open its mouth for feeding, perhaps smacking lips, sucking and breathing eagerly.
9. Have a protective reflex in which their tongues thrust out any item in their mouths (such as pacifiers). This reflex is intended to guard them against choking.
10. Have a "stepping reflex" if held upright and a "crawling reflex," in which they seem to sort-of crawl when placed on their stomach.
11. Have a "grasping reflex," in which they squeeze their little hands around a finger or other object.
12. Have a "righting reflex," in which when pulled up by the arms, they can lift their head up, despite a floppy neck.
13. Get a big kick out of faces, their own or other people's, and may be able to mimic expressions a few days after birth.
14. Favor the contrast of black-and-white patterns, especially the edges and in the shapes of bulls-eyes, diagonal stripes, faces or checkerboards.
Having listed the amazing things newborns can do, it is usually too much to expect of babies one month or younger to do everything. These are the things they cannot do, and when to expect them:
1. Smile intentionally (this takes about six weeks, although parents often swear it's sooner).
2. See very far away (you'll observe as baby's eyes begin to focus further away).
3. Lift head up (perhaps a bit by end of month, but little neck control yet).
4. Sit unaided when put down in sitting position (at about 5-6 months age).
5. Eat any solids, and will choke if given them (feeding solids sometimes starts at about 4 or 5 months).
6. Drool (drooling may start at about 3 months).
7. Have teeth (rarely a newborn is born with a tooth, but most infants get first teeth at 4-12 months).
8. Grip, pick up or grab objects (by 6 months, however, you may be wishing for a baby straitjacket at the grocery store).
9. Beg, whine and cry for heavily advertised toys.
10. Watch TV.
Now that you know what to expect (or not) of your baby, it's time to enjoy these little moments with your newborn.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
World Cup History - Which Countries Have Won?
The World Cup is a big deal to soccer fans around the world. In nearly every country, soccer or football is celebrated and whether or not a country is participating in the World Cup, they watch it eagerly, rooting for their favorite teams. One way to get even more enjoyment from the tournament is to educate yourself on the previous winners, so you know just which countries have already won.
Only seven nations have won in the 18 World Cups over the years. Since it began in 1930, the Cup has been held every four years, except in 1942 and 1946, because of the Second World War.
Argentina Argentina has won two World Cups in total. Their first championship was in 1978 when they played in country against the Netherlands and won 3-1.
The second win was in Mexico in 1986. Argentina faced off against West Germany, ending in a 3-2 win. Brazil
This is the only country to have played in every single World Cup and they have also won the most times, with five wins under their belt. In 1958, the country`s team played Sweden in that team`s home country, crushing them 5-2. The following year, Brazil beat Czechoslovakia in a Chilean hosted World Cup, 3-1.
The country played in Mexico in 1970 and won 4-1 against Italy, then they had a losing streak until 1994, when Italy played against them again, this time in the US. Brazil won 3-2 via penalty shots after the game ended in a no goal tie.
Their final victory was in 2002, when South Korea and Japan hosted the World Cup. Brazil beat Germany 2-0.
England
England has won just once in 1966. The country played the final round against West Germany and beat them 4-2. That year, the World Cup was also hosted in England.
France
This is another country with only one win down. They won in 1998, playing against Brazil in their home country of France, 3-0.
Germany
Germany has won the Cup 3 times. The first was in 1954, in Switzerland. They played Hungary and won 3-2. The next time wasn`t until West Germany hosted the Cup and they beat the Netherlands 2-1. Their final victory was against Argentina, playing in Italy. The final score was 1-0.
Italy For the moment, Italy is the reigning champion. They have four wins so far. They first won in 1934, at the second World Cup which was hosted by Italy. The win was 2-1 against Czechoslovakia.
Italy also won the next championship in France, 1938, playing against Hungary. The final score was 4-2. They didn`t win again until 1982 when the Cup was hosted by Spain, beating West Germany 3-1. At the last Cup, held in Germany, Italy played France in the final round and tied 1-1. The end win was determined with penalty shots, which they won 5-3.
Uruguay
The Uruguay football team has won twice in the history of World Cup. They also have the noted honor of being the very first winners, in 1930, when the tournament was held in Uruguay. They won against Argentina 4-2.
In the 1950 competition, the country`s team once again took the Cup, winning against Brazil, 2-1. However, it`s important to note that there was no official competition this year . . . the win was decided in a round robin between Uruguay, Brazil, Sweden and Spain.
The World Cup has a long history of excellence in football/soccer. The next one will be held in South Africa in 2010.