Pearl Jewelry

From Audrey Hepburn and the English Crown Jewels to long necklaces fashion giant Chanel done by, there is absolutely no doubt to the timelessness of a great pearl jewelry. Pearls are a wonder of nature, like most jewels are. Born from an irritation in the inner lining of mollusks (oysters and pearl mussels create pearls that are considered valuable); it becomes something beautiful and spectacular. There are different kinds of pearls, they come in different shapes, sizes and colors. The rounder the pearl is the rarer and much more expensive it tends to be. Pearls are either salt water or fresh water pearls, cultured or natural. The environMent of which the pearl is created greatly contributes to how a pearl will turn out.

Pearl Jewelry

Pearl Jewelry

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Pearl Jewelry

Pearl Jewelry

STORAGE-Pearl jewelry cannot be haphazardly thrownin with the other in your jewelry armoire. Pearls have a softer surface compared to other jewelry. In fact, pearls are located in the lowest rung when it comes to hardness with diamonds being at the top. So, if you throw your pearls with other jewelry that contains sapphires, rubies, emeralds, etc. or even gold links that have sharp edges on them, you are endangering your pearls from getting scratched or damaged. The best thing to do is to put the pearls in a separate container. If you do not have the luxury, the time or the space to store your jewels separately, then you could get inexpensive felt or velvet pouches that you can buy at craft and fabric stores. Keep your pearls in these rolls so that they do not get scratched by harder gemstones.

CLEANING-There are a lot ofjewelry cleaners that are available in the market. Don't use them with your pearls. Again, as said, pearls have a softer cover in comparison to other gems. Commercial jewelry cleaners can damage the surface of your pearls and cause them to loose their luster. When you need to clean your pearls, the best thing to do is to clean them with a dilute solution of soap and water. This will help remove the dirt and still keep your pearls intact. For better results, use warm water when cleaning them and soak them for at least 10 minutes. Don't leave them on too long because it can also damage the pearl and make it loose its luster. Another tip that will keep the pearl clean and help it keep its shine longer is to put on your perfume first before putting on the pearl. This way, you do not get anyof the ILO and the alcohol from the perfume directly on the pearls.

MAKING THEM LAST-Pearls need to be restrung at least every year or when the string they are attached to becomes frayed. Re-stringing pearls help avoid a fiasco of having your pearls rain down all over your floor with you getting on your knees looking for each individual piece. Restringing can be done by a professional; your local jeweler can probably do the Job for you.

Pearl Jewelry

Movie Review: The Hunger Games (2012)

The concept of nationally televised fights to the death has found many incarnations in the film. The Hunger Games, based on the unusually popular novel by Suzanne Collins, once again sets the sTAGe in a dystopian future where teenagers must battle for their lives. But despite its intriguing, albeit wearisome, several plaguing ImClone, since recycled eleMents eat away at the intensity, and perhaps more importantly, the believability. Meddling hosts tamper with the battleground, cheapening the competition with scientifically altered beasts and otherworldly creatures. Ridiculous costume designs feign futurism with few characters filling in the appropriate attitude. General predictability overlays every plot twist down to the inexcusably easy ways out of predicaMents. And an unhingedshaky cam hinders visibility even in moMents of calm. Diehard fans might be able to overlook these faults, but those unfamiliar with the source material will likely be all too aware of the numerous poor decisions that ultimately detract from the fun.

Once the terrible wars and uprisings were quelled and peace was again restored, the Capitol, complete holding power over the 12 districts of the country of Panem, instituted the Hunger Games as penance and an annual reminder of past transgressions. The televised extravaganza pits 24 youths from the districts against each other in a bloody battle to the death where only one can emerge victorious survivor. When her younger sister is chosen for the Games, brave 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence)volunteers to take her place and is sent to train at the Capitol along with fellow District Mellark Peet 12 teenager (Josh Hutcherson). With only four days to prepare for the two-week-long event, Katniss and Peeta must form an unlikely friendship if they hope to survive.

In an attempt to circumvent an R rating, The Hunger Games makes some detrimentally sacrificial choices. In the name of being artsy, the editing and camera movements are so blurred, jerky, intent on close-ups, and unfocused on the action that it's frequently difficult to sort out commotions. The frame is constantly moving away from violent material-if the theme of slaughtering 12-18 year old kids for sport is too mature for a PG-13, the filmmakers should have just gone for the stricter rating toenable them to pertinent show barbaric elements of the story. Or they should have found a manner to portray it effectively. Here, it looks like butterfingered dodging of the subject.

While The Hunger Games will inevitably be compared in story to Battle Royale, The Running Man, Escape from New York, Death Race 2000 or countless other "survival of the fittest" or "most dangerous game" plots, it's actually unrelated technical and visual concepts that appear most derivative. The first half of the film is overly occupied with the pageantry of the gladiatorial fights, which forces secondhand fashion to assault the senses. The Fifth Element was too influential in the costume and makeup design, which crosses runway extravaganza, mimes, and Tim Burton's Alice inWonderland; the sets transition abruptly from commonplace post-apocalyptic poverty (along the lines of The Road, Mad Max or The Book of Eli) to colorful futuristic cityscapes (similar to those in the Star Wars prequel trilogy or a fluorescent Blade Runner).

There's still entertainment to be found in the performances, even with the library manipulative nature of dying preteens, forced romance, desperate but unfulfilled totalitarian government overthrow, and cheap ultramodern trickery (such as genetically engineered wasps, technologically molded environment, medicine, or continually changing rules of warfare). The basic ideas could have been cleverer if not for the futurism spin. Surrounding all of the adventuresome science fiction aspects is still the evils of the media, theinsatiable and uncontrollable public consumption of repulsive spectacle, and the introspective nature of a movie theater audience observing human districts Watching the very same abandoning of morality. At least it's forged to be quite close to the novel.

-The Massie Twins (GoneWithTheTwins.com)

Movie Review: The Hunger Games (2012)

Movie Review: The Hunger Games (2012)

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Movie Review: The Hunger Games (2012)

Movie Review: The Hunger Games (2012) Movie Review: The Hunger Games (2012)

Strawberry Shortcake Games

There are some interesting Strawberry Shortcake Games that can be purchased in offline stores and online. It's possible to create an entertaining environMent for your little girl by providing her with stimulating products to encourage her to play and learn.

Strawberry Shortcake Games

Strawberry Shortcake Games

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Strawberry Shortcake Games

Strawberry Shortcake Games

Strawberry Shortcake Characters are very popular with children and adults everywhere and they have altered little since their introduction in the 1980 's. Some additional Dolls have been added including some adorable pets to compliMent the collection.

Strawberry Shortcake is the main character in Strawberryland and she is easily identifiable as a little red head with a cheerful personality and optimistic outlook. She is joined by other interesting and colorful characters including Huckleberry Pie, BlueberryMuffins, Lemon Meringue, Orange Blossom, Seaberry Delight, Apricot, Honey Pie Pony, Ginger snap, Tea Blossom, Frosty Puff, Tangerina Torta, Raspberry Torte, Rainbow Sherbert, Coco Calypso and Crepes Suzette.

Each of the characters have different personalities which allow them to be unique. They live in a wonderful place that is portrayed as idealistic to children and adults who are their adoring fans. They have cheerful characteristics that appeal to children, in particular to those who are drawn to Dolls.

Strawberry Shortcake Games