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Student Employee Positions
The University Libraries focuses on fulfilling the needs of library users as our primary goal. You can help make a difference by enhancing the library experience for students, staff and community members. The University libraries provides a variety of positions for you to learn new skill sets that you can use throughout your college career and beyond.
Benefits of working at the University Libraries
- Flexible day, weekend, and evening hours to suit your schedule.
- Campus work locations include UNLV main campus and the Shadow Lane campus.
- The opportunity to continue working for the University Libraries in subsequent semesters.
- Work experience for your resume (customer service, technology, working with others, working in a professional environment, etc.).
- An opportunity to earn a certificate from the University Libraries Student Assistant Professional Development Program.
- Hourly rate of $10.
How to Apply for a University Libraries Student Assistant Position
The first step is carefully review the duties, required skills, and knowledge of each job to determine if you meet the minimum requirements.
|List all the skills and experience you possess that qualify you for the position. You are encouraged to attach a resume and interest letter with your application. It is extremely important to complete the availability portion for the application as the Library is committed to working around your class schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Available student jobs are posted on the University Libraries employment webpage.
- Jobs remain posted online until they have been filled.
- Allow a minimum of 30 minutes to complete the application.
- Have accurate current and previous work history, dates of employment, addresses and phone numbers of employers. In addition, list position title, job responsibilities, two reference names and phone numbers.
- Attach a resume and/or letter of interest.
- Be prepared to answer if you are eligible for Work Study. If you are unsure, contact the Financial Aid office to confirm your eligibility. Click here: Financial Aid [3]
- You may contact UNLV Career Services for assistance with preparing for an interview, creating a resume and an interest letter. Click here: Career Services [4]
- If your skills, experience and availability to work meet the job description criteria, you may be contacted for an interview.
- If you receive the confirmation page, you will know you have successfully submitted your application online.
- The length of the hiring process varies depending on the department and the job. Therefore, your patience is appreciated.
Please Note:
- We are unable to process incomplete applications.
- Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular job does not guarantee an interview.
- We will make every effort to process and refer all applications to the appropriate hiring supervisor in a timely manner to ensure it receives full consideration.
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, you may not hear back from a specific department. If you do not receive a response within two weeks, you may assume that you have not been selected at that time for an interview. Applications are reviewed throughout the semester. If you do not receive a response within 3 months, you may re-apply. Applications are active for 3 months.
- If you are contacted for an interview, make sure you find out whom you are interviewing with as well as the time, and the location.
- While it is optional to attach a resume and/or letter of interest, we do recommend both.
- You may contact UNLV Career Services for assistance with preparing for an interview, creating a resume and an interest letter. Click here: Career Services [4]
- You will receive an email from the Libraries Human Resources staff member with pre-hire forms to be completed and returned to initiate the hiring process.
- After completing the pre-hire forms, the Libraries Human Resources staff member will email you with instructions on how to log into Workday to begin the onboarding process.
- After completing Part 1 of the I-9 in Workday, a Libraries Human Resources staff member will contact you to set up an appointment to complete the remaining hiring paperwork.
- During your first workweek of employment, there are more onboarding tasks in Workday to complete. For example, completing a tax withholding form, direct deposit and review policy documents.
- During the first two weeks of employment, you and your supervisor will complete a Student Assistant Orientation.
Thank you for your interest in applying at University Libraries.
Visit the Library Administration office on the 2nd floor of Lied Library or call 895-2286.


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The destination for Sunday's flash-bang trip across the equator of Wisconsin was the city of Menomonie. Arrived early (could have spent TEN minutes at the ethanol plant!) and cruised the downtown looking for any potential photo ops.
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My very first job ever: carhop at an A&W. This isn't the same building but the old-time root beer stands were obviously built to a certain design.
I can't say it was my dream job, but I did have a couple of take-aways that have lasted me through the years.
1. I learned to count change. No one had ever taken the time to school me in that fine art and after my first shift, I counted out the cash in my apron only to discover that doing the math in my head was not the best plan. I had broken exactly even and six hours worth of tips had vanished.
2. The combination of draft A&W and Ruffles Potato Chips is such an exotic taste sensation that it can make me swoon to this day.

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I tasted this tea last weekend and had to add it to my cupboard ASAP. The rose is present in just the right amount, and there's a bit of stevia leaf to lightly sweeten the brew. It's ideal for relaxing with just before bedtime.
This is the first tulsi-based tea I've had, and it's made me interested in trying pure tulsi (holy basil). I think I'll be adding at least one variety of this herb to my next Upton order.
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Tax Senior / Tax Manager (Mixed) for a reputable firm of Chartered Accountants based in Essex
My client is a reputable and well established firm of Chartered Accountants that provide a wide range of accounting and advisory services to a diverse range of clients across the East of England. A vacancy has arisen for a Tax Senior / Tax Manager to join their Essex based team. This is a permanent role and reports directly in to the Tax Partner. You will be responsible for:
* Managing and mentoring a team offering a wide range of Tax services to a varied portfolio of clients. (Mix of private clients and corporates (including individuals, sole traders, partnerships and trusts). * Work is varied and will include planning and advisory work around Capital Gains Tax, Income Tax, Inheritance Tax, Corporation Tax and VAT. * Develop strong working relationships with clients through assignments and regular contact, including attending client meetings where necessary and identify additional support or services appropriate to clients. * You will also assist with supporting the development of the team and ensure all deadlines are met within a timely manner
To be considered for this role candidates must have previous tax experience in a similar role within a practice environment. Formal qualification such as CTA / ACA / ACCA is a prerequisite for this position. Experience of supervising, coaching and mentoring a team is also essential. Candidates must possess exceptional organisation skills and have the ability to manage a portfolio effectively, manage workloads and meet client expectations.
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LOS ANGELES: Cheap Hotel Rooms in Los Angeles
This iconic city, associated with movie stars, shopping, beaches and nightlife brings everything to your visit within a very small circumference. It's an easy drive or public transportation to Hollywood as it is to Sunset Boulevard, Venice Beach or Disneyland. There's something for the whole family in Los Angeles, day or night, any time of the year.
Los Angeles
Because Los Angeles is a prime destination all year long, there really isn't a "best time" to vacation here for prices. There is some give on hotel prices between September and May during what is called the "shoulder season".
Low Season: September through May is less busy. Average Daily Rates of:
- 2 Star: $45-$240
- 3 Star: $69-$285
- 4 Star: $132-$490
- 2 Star: $50-$295
- 3 Star: $97-$400
- 4 Star: $173-$650
Sights you mustn't missYou need to visit Hollywood Blvd and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with its 2,500 stars embedded in the sidewalk where you can try and find your favorite movie star from present or past. Remember you're in Los Angeles in the back yard of some of the most famous stars of today, so keep your eyes open and camera at the ready. You never know when that guy walking towards you looking like Leonardo DiCaprio could suddenly become a reality.
Fun things to doVisit Universal Studios theme park for a total day of excitement and fun for the whole family. Helpful hint: If you are there during summer or holidays, it is advised to purchase a "front of the line pass" so you can walk past the 100's waiting in line. It may cost a bit, but if you can afford it, it's well worth the price.
Everyone dream especially for the little guys and a girl is a day or two at Disneyland. Plan to get there when gates open to beet the crowds to your favorite exhibits.
Another great way to spend a day is visiting the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
Something every visitor should do is take a double decker bus tour of the Hollywood mansions. You just never know whom you might see out walking the dogs, or washing the Lamborghini.
Wine and Dine TipsFor an upscale modern restaurant, and one of the top three choices for restaurant and wine of the year 2013 by Wine Enthusiasts, try Hatfield's on Melrose Ave. An experience in fine dining and wine, make reservations and bring an open credit card.
For great Italian cuisine and entertainment, Miceli's on Las Palmas Ave is excellent for the whole family. It's the oldest Italian restaurant in LA, and the waiters sing to you while you dine.
Day TripsTake a driver and spend the day at the Santa Monica Pier. Ride the historic wooden roller coaster if you dare. Enjoy a fun day of shopping, amusements, history, the Aquarium, or maybe take a trapeze course at the pier Trapeze School.
Within two hours from your hotel in Los Angeles you can be on southern California Beaches, the desert, and more. A fun trip is down to Long Beach an hour south and catches the Catalina Express out to Catalina Island, the Aquarium of the Pacific or the Queen Mary for a tour. You'll find the Island of Catalina a relaxing place to dine, sip some wine, rent bicycles or even scuba dive.
Where to stayThe style of vacation you want will determine in which area of Los Angeles you want to stay in.
Travelers on the search for a sun tan will want to be as close to LA's beach city, Santa Monica, as possible. The Ambrose Hotel and the Fairmont Miramar Hotel are the best places to stay as they put you literally steps away from the ocean. Both provide luxury accommodation mixed with a laid-back attitude, which is prevalent trait across much of LA.
If you're keen on exploring nature rather than the city, then Venice Beach Eco Cottages are a wonderful accommodation choice. Visitors to LA's seaside paradises, which are spread up and down the Pacific Coast, can escape from the city-center and still be within 30 minutes of downtown. Unique shopping, pier amusement parks and boating can all be found along the coast.
If you want to be closer to the action, stay downtown at the Westin Bonaventure, one of LA's most iconic hotels. This huge hotel towers over the neighboring buildings and can be seen from miles away. From here you can explore Silver Lake's charming eateries and shops.
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Spring into LA
The locals love spring in LA. What passes for winter in southern California has long since departed and they start breaking out the sunscreen and tall glasses filled with something cold.
You're in LA, so do a very LA thing during spring break and visit the beach. There's a beautiful waterfront area at Long Beach with some attractions to keep you and the kids amused. The older children in particular will love the incredible Aquarium of the Pacific and if you're lucky the current exhibit - the Penguin Habitat - will still be on display. Head to the rather quaint Shoreline Village for a tasty and not-bad-for-the-budget bite at the Pizza place there, or if the wallet can handle something a bit more upmarket, head over to Parkers' Lighthouse for gorgeous views and excellent food. If you're hot and thirsty after all that sightseeing, check out Shenanigans Irish Pub & Grille for great food and drinks. Don't forget, Long Beach is also home to the impressive Queen Mary.
Downtown LA rarely rates a mention in the things to do blogs but it's worth the effort. This where the Fashion District resides and where L.A. Live hangs its hat. Downtown is where you'll find some seriously good restaurants plus some of the best shopping in the city. Did we say shopping? The L.A. Fashion District spans 100 blocks and has everything from independent retailers to amazing bargain shopping at Santee Alley. Visit the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live, and then head upwards to the Perch Rooftop Bistro for Oyster's and Jazz and breathtaking views of Los Angeles.
Make sure you get a cheap hotel in Los Angeles because there's such a lot to do in this city that you'll not spend a great deal of time in it!
LA with Santa Monica style
There's much to love about a visit to Los Angeles as the weather starts to turn in, but even sunny LA can get cool during the winter months. Our suggestion is to head to Santa Monica - not only do you get the beach during the daylight hours but you get great shopping should the weather go bad. It's a great place to spend a few days, and you'll find a great place to stay in any of the hotspots of LA.
While you're here, you have to visit the Pier - the Santa Monica Pier has a kiddies Carousel, a solar-powered Ferris Wheel, a small roller coaster and a couple of other rides just perfect for young ones. Older kids might like the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, the Trapeze School, and while they're doing that you can indulge in the food vendors and some gift shops.
The Third Street Promenade is lined with all manner of shops and ever-so-healthy restaurants (those Californians!) and usually has a few street performers plying their trade. If you want good quality food at decent prices, head in to the food court at 1315 Third Street Promenade and try a Wolfgang Puck Pizza.
If you're feeling more adventurous walk south along the promenade until you hit Venice Beach. It's not that far but it could be a hundred miles away given the difference in the communities. Venice is the rough and tumble slacker younger brother of all growed up Swiss finishing school Santa Monica, but it has undeniable charm, especially along the boardwalk.
Chase the sun to LA
You don't have to button down for winter just yet! If home for you is a slightly cooler version of LA cool, then head for the beaches in Los Angeles this Fall. There's plenty of excellent accommodation to be had on our site and you can really live it up on the savings.
Better yet, there are plenty of hotels close to all of the famous beaches. Try your luck at Santa Monica. Not only is the beach absolutely gorgeous, but the chic shopping in and around Santa Monica is second to none. All the major department stores and a ton of uber cool boutiques are within a block or two of one of California's best beaches.
Close by is LA's best beach for people watching - of every variety and disposition. Venice Beach is everything you thought it was and more. This is where you'll find the muscle gym, the home base of Jim Morrison and exercisers galore - walking, running, roller-blading and in fact anything that resembles exercise. Here's where you'll also find America's most exotic buskers - from chainsaw jugglers to palm readers.
Up the coast lies Malibu, fabled beach home to the stars and backdrop to countless movies. It's quite the surf beach, so if you've a yen to try your hand at surfing, here's where to do it. Surfrider Beach is the stretch you're looking for and you can lounge on the sand just watching or jump right in.
Closer to the city is Hermosa Beach with its hipster vibe and a very cool, urban feel to the folk and surrounding restaurants and stores. It's quite the scene and there's a distinct smell of money in the air down here. Pier Plaza is the number one hang out spot, but I'm sure you'd rather just enjoy the beach.
Child-friendly LA
Most of us don't think of LA as a 'child' city - but it truly is, and not just because of the large theme parks either. What to do with the kids in LA? Here are a few answers! Check Cheaprooms.com first of all and find a room in Los Angeles so that you can spend less on hotels, and more on your vacation.
There are more than 600 hotels in the Los Angeles area and the prices for even very good properties are great value for money. Find cheap accommodation in Los Angeles and have a great time with the kids, cheaprooms style!
The key to having a great time with the children while on vacation lies in activities that they love and that you can tolerate - or even love too! Spend a day at Santa Monica and take the kids to the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium and let them see all the critters of the bay area up close. From anemones to starfish and exotics, the Pier Aquarium has them all in a fun place located beach-level, just below the Carousel. You'll enjoy it, plus all the activities in and around the Pier.
A day at the beach is really something if you're not used to seeing one. And LA beaches are something else again. Venice Beach in particular is where you will see every wild and wacky 'so LA' thing you've ever dreamed of. Let the kids play on the beach and then walk the boardwalk, watching the street performers, grab an ice cream cone and just indulge in endless people-watching.
Over in Pasadena is the Kidspace Museum which is an excellent space for the kids to burn off some energy. There are things to climb and jump off, interactive displays as well as exhibits like the miniature Arroya Seco to explore and learn from.
If you have children of ten and over, consider taking them to the taping of one of the many children's TV programs that are filmed in LA. The ones that actively request attendees are the Nickelodeon and Disney companies. The best way to get tickets is to order in advance through vendors such as Audiences Unlimited or Hollywood Tickets.
LA LA, what to eat!
We rush all over the place to these marvellous new cities and explore them day in and day out and then have the trip marred by terrible food - simply because, as a stranger to town, you get roped in to a restaurant no local would bother with! Go to Cheaprooms.com and find a great Los Angeles hotel room to enjoy the sights - and the eats - in LA.
Food in LA is no longer the province of fast food gastronomy (as New Yorkers would have you believe), it truly is a renowned foodie paradise with some of the best chefs and restaurants in the world. Find cheap accommodation in Los Angeles now and make the most of every aspect of your trip.
If you're up and at 'em early, make your first stop the Brentwood Country Mart on 26th Street in Brentwood. Not only is there an exceptionally lovely little collection of boutiques from around the world to whet your fashion and nic-nacs appetite, but there are plenty of food destinations to choose from. Try the Farmshop and Sweet Rose Creamery for something special.
Make dinner one night of your trip an extra-special event. Our recommendation is Providence at 5955 Melrose Avenue. Not cheap (of course!), but an award-winning restaurant with an exuberant chef producing such wonders as Maine Lobster, fresh Alaskan Crab and what they term 'the ugly bunch', abalone, geoduck and sea urchin. The emphasis is on seafood although they do do a steak, and dinner carries a fixed price of $85.
Lunch needn't be a quick sandwich, maybe a not-so-fast burger might suffice? Try the burgers at Umami (3 locations). The classic is just plain delightful, although there's nothing old-fashioned about shiitake mushroom, caramelized onions, roasted tomato, parmesan crisp and umami ketchup. Burgers never tasted so good.
Let's shop LA-style!
Forget Cyber Monday... forget trawling the web for auction bargains... get some real fun into your life with an honest-to-goodness shopping run to LA with your girlfriends! It's big, bold and full of beautiful things to buy! Check Cheaprooms.com for quality hotels to choose from in Los Angeles. The discount rooms in Los Angeles offer so much, for so little money. Get ready for a bargain in more ways than one.
The big tip is to combine location and activities - so somewhere around the Hollywood area will do nicely. You'll find a good deal on Cheap Rooms with plenty of extras and options.
There's something about Hollywood that says LA, with lots of color, movie stars, people-watching and shopping - in the Hollywood & Hyland Center. It's a massive shopping and entertainment complex with more than five floors of temptation - including major brands like Louis Vuitton, Sephora, DFS Galleria and more.
You saw it on TV, now get to Melrose Place for real. This is the current hipster hangout for LA, so expect lots of coffee shops and ironic boutiques. That said, there's plenty of cool, sophisticated shopping here too. Bonus play - Paramount Studios are on Melrose (do some star spotting in between lattes).
Famous the world over - shopping on Rodeo Drive is just an LA natural thing to do. Even if you don't have a no-limit Platinum card, the way-cool little boutiques may just have something fun and ready-to-go. Plenty of shops cater to 'normal' budgets, so don't be put off by the Pretty Woman reputation.
The weather is always good here... so go the Grove. It's an outdoor shopping mecca near the farmers market, close to Melrose, so it's fairly convenient for most public transport. There's plenty of upmarket choices as well as a lot of artisan shops and some great restaurant and bar choices close by.
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Making the most out of the great outdoors in LA!
When it comes to all the tempting things about LA, they're so blessed with good weather that much of it is outdoors. Before you arrive, get on to Cheaprooms.com and get yourself to Los Angeles with a cheap hotel packageto suit every budget and every size group.
One of the big drawcards in LA is Venice Beach. It's quirky, crowded on weekends and home to the stars. If you want to stay close to Venice, check out the cheap accommodation in Los Angeles and get ready to enjoy a great part of town.
Part of what makes Venice Beach so special is the fact that it's the artistic center of Los Angeles. The monthly Venice Art Crawl makes its way from pop up gallery to gallery-proper and shows off the newest artists and the seasoned veterans.
There is so much happening at Griffith Park to the northeast of the city that it's hard to cover in a paragraph. Horse riding is one of the attractions here and the trails and wonderful scenery make for a pleasant afternoon out. Riders can enjoy many specially marked trails, fire, and patrol roads within the park boundaries.
The other major attraction in the park is the Griffith Observatory - Los Angele's premier star-gazing venue in a delightful setting. Not just an observatory, the kids will actively learn all about the stars and the enthusiastic guides put on a great show.
The original Farmers Market in LA is a great experience for anyone who loves great, natural produce and an abundance of the shops and products of yesteryear - from old fashioned barber shops to modern new-age restaurants. They're on the corner of Fairfax and 3rd in West Hollywood.
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Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
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George Lucas (characters)
Steve Perry (novel)
John Wagner (comic)
|United States
|Canon C
|Star Wars
|Science fiction
LucasArts (video game)
Bantam Books (novel)
Dark Horse Comics (comic)
Publication date
|December 20, 1996
|Media type
Computer and video games: Nintendo 64, Windows
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is a multimedia project created by Lucasfilm Ltd. in 1996. The original idea was to create a story set between the movies The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (a time no Star Wars novel had explored before), and to explore all commercial possibilities of a full motion picture release, without actually making the film. The venture paved the way for the theatrical release of the Star Wars Trilogy: Special Edition in the following year, and the later releases of the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy.
- 1 Project overview
- 2 Novel
- 3 Comics
- 4 Game
- 5 Soundtrack
- 6 Toys
- 7 Trading cards
- 8 Trailer
- 9 Original Trilogy Special Edition
- 10 Sequel
- 11 Prequel
- 12 Tie-ins
- 13 Production miscellaneous
- 14 References
- 15 External links
Project overview
Several products were released, including a novel, a junior novelization, comic book series, video games, trading cards, a soundtrack, role-playing games, toy figurines, vinyl dolls, a series of Micro Machines toys, statuettes, model kits, a series of action figures and vehicles, and so on. The entire Shadows of the Empire project, along with The Force Unleashed, though not technically a film, can be collectively considered the closest project to a film in the Star Wars official continuity, without actually being a film. This story is significant in that Lucas reportedly said he would have made a story like this into a movie if he had had the time and effort to do so back in the early 1980s.[citation needed]
The main plotline is told in Steve Perry's novel, Shadows of the Empire, published by Bantam Books. It introduces Prince Xizor, the alien overlord of the largest criminal organization in the galaxy. His goal is to take Darth Vader's place at Emperor Palpatine's side. The novel also resumes the storylines of the usual characters. Han Solo is still frozen in carbonite, being taken to the gangster Jabba the Hutt by the bounty hunter Boba Fett. It shows Princess Leia's secret search for Boba Fett, the construction of Luke Skywalker's new lightsaber and Darth Vader's search for his son. It introduces a new character to the saga, Dash Rendar, a Han Solo-type smuggler, who acts primarily as a replacement for Han Solo and as a part of the action sequences.
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The comic book emphasizes the destiny of Boba Fett and his fellow bounty hunters, first seen in a brief scene on The Empire Strikes Back. It also tells the story of Jix, Darth Vader's assistant, who infiltrated Jabba the Hutt's gang of bikers to prevent that band's attempt to murder Luke Skywalker. The series was written by John Wagner and illustrated by Kilian Plunkett.
The comics were written and drawn at the same time of the novel, so the first issue could be released immediately after the book. However, the story told by the comics has many differences. The first, and most important one, is that the comics tells what happened to Boba Fett and his "friends", the bounty hunters hired by Darth Vader to find the Millennium Falcon in The Empire Strikes Back. Steve Perry, author of the project's novel, was a consultant of the comics. While the stories in the book and comics seldom intersected, it was necessary that characters, scenes, and dialogue match when they did come together.
There was another mini comic published in Nintendo Power Magazine.
LucasArts's Shadows of the Empire was one of the first games available for the Nintendo 64, and later for Windows. The most commercial product in the Shadows of the Empire line, the game was first released in December 1996 as an exclusive N64 title 4 months after the console's launch.[1] The PC version came nearly a year later in September 1997.[2]
In the game, players control mercenary Dash Rendar in his efforts to help Luke Skywalker and rescue Princess Leia from Prince Xizor's hands. It is divided into four parts (or chapters):
- Chapter 1: Dash is drawn into the Battle of Hoth.
- Chapter 2: Dash Rendar confronts bounty hunters from the original films — IG-88 and Boba Fett — in an attempt to reacquire Han Solo.
- Chapter 3: Boba Fett has escaped and the player's mission changes: you must now save Luke Skywalker's life by fighting a deadly gang of swoop bikers in Mos Eisley, then recover secret Imperial plans for the second Death Star with Luke's help.
- Chapter 4: Dash Rendar, with Luke and Lando Calrissian, travels to Coruscant to rescue Princess Leia from Prince Xizor's stronghold.
Certain parts of the game contradict elements from the book and comic book, but the overall story remains the same.
The N64 and PC versions of the video game differ somewhat. The PC version has sharper and smoother gameplay graphics when using a 3D card. Both versions have slightly different cutscenes - the PC version has full-motion cinematic cutscenes with sound effects and voices, while the N64 version utilizes artwork with text at the bottom of the screen.
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|Soundtrack album to the novel Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire by Joel McNeely
|April 23, 1996
|City Hall; Glasgow, 1996
|Varèse Sarabande
|Robert Townson
Varèse Sarabande published a score composed by Joel McNeely, after a suggestion by John Williams, and performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Chorus. Themes from the movies can be heard in tracks one (Main Theme from Star Wars,"Carbon Freeze") and eight ("The Imperial March", "The Force Theme"). The tenth track also contains credited appearances of "Imperial March". The disc also includes an interactive track for personal computers, containing concept art and additional information about the project. The multimedia track includes an overview of the Shadows of the Empire project; a creative team gallery; information about McNeely, the orchestra, and the efforts to put together a soundtrack for the novel; and information about the book, the game, the comic series, and the toys based on the characters. The liner notes give plot summaries for each track's corresponding section of the novel. McNeely wrote, "Unlike with film music, I have been allowed to let my imagination run free with the images, characters and events from this story. I have also had the luxury to loiter as long as I like with a character or scene. Every passage represents some person, place or event in this story."
Track listing
- "Main Theme from Star Wars and Leia's Nightmare" – 3:41
- "The Battle of Gall" – 7:59
- "Imperial City" – 8:02
- "Beggar's Canyon Chase" – 2:56
- "The Southern Underground" – 1:48
- "Xizor's Theme" – 4:35
- "The Seduction of Princess Leia" – 3:38
- "Night Skies" – 4:17
- "Into the Sewers" – 2:55
- "The Destruction of Xizor's Palace" – 10:44
Kenner was one of the companies that made the toy line for the Shadows of the Empire project. Their line contained action figures (including new characters such as Xizor and Dash Rendar), vehicles (from the Outrider to swoop bikes) and "two-pack" pairings of new and classic characters (such as IG-88 and Boba Fett). The classic characters figures were given a new spin with Chewbacca disguised as Snoova, a Wookiee bounty hunter, and Luke Skywalker costumed in an Imperial uniform (all the better to infiltrate Imperial City).
Lewis Galoob Toys, famous for their line of "Micro Machines" miniature toys and playsets, also developed a full Shadows of the Empire toy line. It included three sets of miniatures and a boxed Action Fleet set with two swoop bikes and riders and four miniature articulated figures. Also included in the sets are the classic Star Wars characters (Luke, Vader, the Emperor) as well as the new Shadows characters (Xizor, Dash Rendar, Guri and Leebo).
Kenner action figures
- Boba Fett vs. IG-88
- Chewbacca in Bounty Hunter Disguise (with Vibro-Axe and Heavy Blaster Rifle)
- Dash Rendar (with Heavy Weapons Pack)
- Leia in Boushh Disguise (with Blaster Rifle and Bounty Hunter Helmet)
- Luke Skywalker in Imperial Guard Disguise (with Taser Staff Weapon)
- Prince Xizor (with Energy Blade Shields)
- Prince Xizor vs. Darth Vader
Kenner vehicles
- Outrider - Dash Rendar's spaceship
- Slave I - Boba Fett's spaceship
- Swoop bike with Swoop Trooper
The model making company Ertl released several plastic model kits of Shadows of the Empire, including the Virago (Xizor's spaceship), Prince Xizor, and the Emperor.
Collectible and gift company Applause released two vinyl figures, of Dash Rendar and Prince Xizor as well as a cold-cast resin statuette of the villains: Xizor, the Emperor and Darth Vader.
Trading cards
The Topps company developed the Shadows of the Empire trading card line. The 100-piece Shadows of the Empire card set from Topps represents all three platforms that tell the story - the book, the comic series and the game. The cards are the work of Greg and Tim Hildebrandt, the twin artists who painted one of the more popular original Star Wars release posters. The 100 card set featured double UV-coating and an extra-thick 20 pt. card stock, all with full-bleed painted images on a 21/2" x 31/2" card. The Shadows of the Empire card series is highlighted by 72 cards that virtually storyboard the events in Steve Perry's novel. The series also contains six cards dedicated to vehicles, another six to the comics, and six more keyed to the video game. Each pack came with nine cards.
In 1996, to promote the release of the project, Lucasfilm released a trailer showing clips from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. A voiceover was provided that explained the events of the new story and how they connected with the two films. The trailer was meant to give the project the feel of an actual film and film release. The trailer, which was originally broadcast on QVC, was also shown several times at fan conventions, including the 1996 Wondercon convention, each time by the head of Lucasfilm fan relations, Steve Sansweet. However, Lucasfilm quickly pulled the trailer, fearing that people might think the project was actually a film. Since the pull of the trailer, many fans searching for it to view have found the trailer extremely difficult to locate, even on the internet. From the book The Secrets of Shadows of the Empire, this is the complete text from the trailer, as originally read by an unknown narrator:
- When Luke Skywalker was most vulnerable...
- When a renegade hero became a friend in desperate need, and a dark villain faced his greatest challenge...
- When the Empire turned more and more to the forces of the underworld...
- The underworld moved in to crush the Empire and the Rebellion in a single stroke...
- After The Empire Strikes Back and before Return of the Jedi, there was a time when heroes and villains alike lived in the Shadows of the Empire.
- from The Secrets of Shadows of the Empire by Mark Cotta Vaz
Original Trilogy Special Edition
In the 1997 Special Edition re-release of A New Hope, Shadows swoop bikes and ASP labor droids make an appearance, as does Dash Rendar's ship, the Outrider. Though originally developed for the Special Edition of A New Hope, the Sentinel-class landing craft (also known as the "Imperial landing craft") also made its first appearance in Shadows of the Empire. This is the craft seen lifting off in A New Hope when the stormtroopers are roaming Tatooine on the Dewbacks.
A sequel was written to the original story by Steve Perry, the author of the Shadows of the Empire novel. The project is known as Shadows of the Empire: Evolution, and was created in the form of a series of five comic books. These books were later combined in a trade paperback.
The story is set around the time of Star Wars—Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Xizor, the leader of the Black Sun criminal organization, has been destroyed, and Guri, a beautiful human-replica droid and Xizor's personal assassin, is left wondering what her future will hold now that she no longer has anyone to answer to. Throughout the ongoing struggle for underworld supremacy, Guri endeavors to uncover hints of her human side-if it even exists. But in her quest to alter her programming and gain humanity, Guri becomes the quarry of both bounty hunters and Rebels (led by a Jedi-to-be named Luke). Secrets lay buried in her android mind that make her such valuable prey. Shadows of the Empire: Evolution was Perry's first foray into comics.
There were five comic book installments that made up the overall story:
- Chapter 1: After the Fall
- Chapter 2: The Journey of a Thousand Light-Years
- Chapter 3: Dark Fires of a Black Sun
- Chapter 4: Metamorphosis
- Chapter 5: Reincarnation
A prequel novel was planned to the original Shadows of the Empire story. The book was to be written by author Charles Grant. The novel was cancelled, apparently due to a Lucasfilm Licensing move from Bantam to Del Rey.
In the 1996 Return of the Jedi radio drama, Brian Daley makes several references to events from Shadows.
A tie-in comic book series was released from writer Ryder Windham in January 2000. The comic book series was known as Star Wars: Shadow Stalker, and was a prelude to the original Shadows of the Empire story. The new comic expanded on the adventures of the character, Jix, from the original story. The series also incorporated characters from the Archie Goodwin Star Wars newspaper strip story "Iceworld", reprinted by Dark Horse comics in Classic Star Wars.
Video game
Several missions in the X-Wing Alliance computer game refer to the Shadows timeline, including the missions to acquire the design schematics of the Death Star II. The game depicts assisting Dash Rendar in the capture of the Imperial freighter Suprosa, which was carrying the secret plans to the second Death Star. Also, Dash Rendar's YT-2400 Outrider can be seen in the game. The Outrider can also be seen very very briefly in the GameCube and PS2 game Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, in the sequence after the opening crawl and after The Dooku/Palpatine conversation. Once the space arena comes into view, the Outrider flies from the bottom middle of the screen towards the lower right side.
Production miscellaneous
- Representatives from Lucasfilm first approached John Williams to provide an original score. Williams declined, but instead personally recommended Joel McNeely for the job.
- At one point, the Shadows of the Empire video game was actually going to be centered around Boba Fett, but this decision was changed when Lucasarts thought to instead make a Boba Fett game (later made a Jango Fett Game), freeing Dark Horse to claim exclusive rights to center their version around Boba Fett.
- ^ Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, MobyGames, accessed December 22, 2006.
- ^ IGN: Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, IGN PC, accessed December 22, 2006.
External links
- Site with complete list of products produced for the project
- A site reviewing the project from its initial release
- A review of the soundtrack
- Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire at MobyGames
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It's worth a look, if you need to capture notation from real-time MIDI input.
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The recipe I normally use, I got from my friend Diane years ago.
I like it because it's simple. I brown a pound of whatever ground meat I have around (my favorite is turkey or chicken) with a chopped onion. When the meat is done, I dump in a can of hot chili beans and a can of either Rotel tomatoes, or just plain canned tomatoes. I can make it feed more people by adjusting the number of cans of beans and tomatoes. Then I just let it fester on the stove for however long I can stand to smell it and not dive in!
If I had one criticism of the recipe, it would be the thickness. Sometimes I add a cornstarch slurry after it simmers for a while in order to tighten it up a bit. I have also used equal parts flour and butter. Both thickening methods work fine.
I was wandering around on Pinterest a few days ago, and I came across a blog entry on one of my favorite blogs, "Food Pusher" about making chili mix at home. I know a lot of people buy the packets of chili seasoning mix at the store. But I also know most mixes like that are full of preservatives, and mostly just salt. I was very curious to see if the recipe for chile seasoning on Food Pusher would taste decent. I was hoping it would. I was thinking I could frankenstein the two recipes together to improve my own chili recipe.
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Shandria L'hnnar was a young Human female serving in first the Rebel Alliance and subsequently the New Republic.
Like so many other fellow Corellians, L'hnnar aspired to entering the Imperial Academy. Given the fact that she had always been an excellent student who possessed the ability to learn and retain information easily, the prospect of her entering the Academy and graduating at the top of her class was very realistic.
However, she became disillusioned with the Galactic Empire when one of her close friends at the Imperial Institute of Higher Studies on Ferrhast, Celida Noerr joined the Rebel Alliance, revealing the brutal truth about the Empire by breaking into the Institute's computer banks. As a result of the break-in, Celinda Noerr was arrested as a traitor and never seen or heard from again.
Shandira joined the Alliance and worked as an operative, drawing largely upon her skills with handling of information. When the New Republic was formed, she continued to serve in the same capacity.
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Taake - Hordalands Doedskvad
First thing to mention about this album is that there are so many things crammed into it and it doesn't feel clustered. The music flows extremely well throughout the course of the album. Unlike their previous album which seemed to be influenced 80s rock and metal, Hordalands Doedskvad sounds like it was a lot more influenced by early black metal settlers such as Bathory and Mayhem. Also they have mixed three main styles of black metal into their music; Traditional black metal, folk black metal and atmospheric black metal. The best thing about it is that the music flows extremely well and there is no point within the album where it feels like this perfect flow is interrupted by anything. Also the songs are constructed in such a way that when listening to this, it almost feels like you're on an adventure. This is the feeling you usually get from a folk band but no other band does it like Taake does it. Apart from the clear folk influences it's the number of transitions and different the styles and alternating tempo which is what truly creates this feeling of adventure. The variety in this album is excellent as well, every track is totally different from the last so it doesn't sound like you are listening to the same thing twice in a row. Even the emotions and atmosphere is differs from song to song. Also they make use of a wide range of instruments; from your standard band instruments such as guitars and drums to pianos, all the way to digitally modifying the sound. This only makes the album's music even better and more adventurous. The adventurous feeling you get from listening to this master piece is what is responsible for the success of the album and is the definite highlight overall.
Musically these guys are technically awesome as well, the sheer speed of some parts are absolutely amazing. The music itself is tremendously tight and technical. I couldn't even pick up any off beats while listening to this. I think it was a great idea to have more than one person creating all the music because all of the musicians have great skills. The vocalists are; well trained and transition constantly from high pitch shrieks and screams to some growls. Although they use their growls very little throughout this album there were two different styles they utilize. The first one sounds like your generic death growls which are used for faster sections of an album and the other style they use sound like a death growl but someone has punched them in the diaphragm while that happened. It sounds like an inward death growl. This adds a little more variety to their vocal styles. The guitar work is brilliant as well. The tuning and distortion of the guitar is setup so it can be played to sound like 80s music and folk music. Usually the 80's influences come in the slower sections of the album and the folk elements are shown during the quicker parts. Although the guitar work and vocals are excellent the drumming is legendary. The blast beats on this album would have to be the best out of any album to date. The speed of the drumming at times can get overwhelming and the music sounds extremely energized. Also, the drumming is seemingly perfect with no off beats or anything. Also they doubles aren't used often but they are of respectable speed as well. The drumming is the definitely highlight when it comes to these guys musically because it brings all elements together very well.
These guys aren't always about sheer in your face brutality, there is definitely some emotion here as well and the atmosphere is another important element to this album as well. There are two main types of atmosphere in this album. The first and more noticeable one is that it sounds like the music is painting a picture in your mind of the landscape in Hordaland. The music has a sense of scope and scale. It's almost as if you were looking out at the landscape seeing the mountains and rivers out in the distance. Also as part of this, the transitions from quick to fast sections mounts a better experience along with the use of many different instruments and styles. It's really quite hard to explain the feeling you get when listening to this album because in this case the beauties of this album speaks for itself. The second type of atmosphere present in this album is the classic raw atmosphere. This is when all the influences from bands such as Bathory and Darkthrone come into play. They just use the ordinary style of raw atmosphere that many other bands use, high pitched guitars with an immense amount of distortion. Also they don't use palm mute riffs instead they carry the sound on for a very quite a while. Typically, in this album this sort of atmosphere is usually done during the slowest sections of tracks. This adds to the already great variety of music and sounds. This album should definitely not be mistaken for sounding evil and grim because it is the total opposite. Actually, it the happiness in contrast with the more serious sounding parts in some tracks contributes extra to Taake's trademarked charm.
The sheer amount of variety throughout this album is awe-inspiring. This album is a definite master piece and should be in some kind of hall of fame. There are so many great tracks in this album and they are assembled in such a way that they are used to their full potential. I have to say that utterly 100% of this album is worth listening to because each track is unique and different from the last. Taake has chosen a very odd style to title this album. He chose to title it in parts, I'm not exactly sure why he did this but it definitely infers the adventure concept behind the music and may even suggest a story line. The first track which is appropriately titled Part I is the big bang that softens up this listeners, it is an excellent track that exhibits everything a Taake fan would like in this single track. Also this track itself sounds like a small adventure, with its numerous transitions and different tempos no one can complain about variety. Also the song is structured so that it is in separate parts, kind of like episodes in a movie. Also there is a sense that they are arranged in chronological order. Not only that but it is one of the tracks that sounds happy and presents you with a euphoric feeling whenever you hear it. Overall Part I is a masterpiece. What really is surprising is that Part II is nothing like Part I, it has a completely different song structure and style of music. The only thing that stays the same is the vocals. Although Part III starts off slow and dark, it is the most folkish track on the album. I tell you what, as soon as the slow section of the song has ended, it blasts into some awesome black metal. The blast beats on this track are the best out of the whole album. Part VI is another adventure track, spanning 7 minutes which leaves space for some epic black metal and variety. The last track to mention is Part VII, it is the longest track in the album and is also a great track with a mix of emotional sections along with extremely fast sections. Overally, there isn't really a stand out track and they are basically all evenly weighted in terms of quality. Also recording quality is crystal clear. It is good to have a black metal band with high quality recording, which is another thing that makes this album standout from the rest.
Overall, Hordalands Doedskvad is an absolute master piece. This album should go down in black metal history as being one of the most influential albums in the 21st century. Although the music itself doesn't sound so original, what Taake did with the music is original. This album has broken new ground and has set the bar insanely high for new upcoming bands who wish to play in the same style as Taake. It is because of this album that Taake has become so famous. Also Høst take this one alone either, this is the only album so far that he had a complete band behind him which in itself is epic. The level of musicianship and tightness of the band really worked well and it's a shame it was an only one night party. Also the best thing about this album is the sense of an adventure while listening to it. It is constructed in different parts so it has the full effect on the listener. I recommend the tracks Part I, Part III and Part VII because they might be a little better than everything else on the album If you would prefer a more easy listening style of Black Metal try Part V . But despite of that, all of the tracks are worth a go and are of gold standard. I would like to recommend this album to anyone who likes any form of melodic metal but mainly to black metal fans in general. This album is virtually perfect and it should go into some kind of hall of fame. That is why it receives the prestigious 20/20.


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First, let me start off by addressing the elephant in the room! Yes, SEO This Week has moved to the Digitaleer.com, this was done as a part of a complete rebranding of my business to a name and brand that would carry us well into the future no matter what marketing holds. We decided to carry the logo look over, however, we are open to suggestions at this point. After all, we don't know everything, and there are a lot of great designers out there that might be able to think of something better.
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Our Insights: This is probably one of the few times that we will take a political stance on a topic when it concerns marketing unless Congress goes after more taxes from internet purchases.
As a person in America, I have significant issues with the idea of people filtering the content I have access to on the internet.
There is a concerted effort going on today between big media organizations and tech companies like Google, FaceBook, and more to filter the content you have access to because they are determined to be "fake news".
You and I both know that this became an issue when President Trump beat Secretary Clinton in the election, before that, there was no talk of "fake news" nor was there a call by major media outlets for companies to do something about it.
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2) Google, because it applies to this story, actively employs a significantly high level of international staff. These people are just as susceptible to government influence as anyone else, American's included, and now Google is using them to teach their algorithms to remove sites in our country. The potential for foreign influence is high.
As it stands, yes, fake news sites can have an impact on elections, social causes or even the daily news. However, that should not ever mean that we as an informed peoples (around the world) should let governments or corporations censor our information.
As a side note, I published an article on this very topic on Huffington Post.
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Hello, I am from Denver Colorado. I am having a size 7 engagement ring resized to a size 4 3/4. It is 14k white gold and has 5 little diamonds on each side and one larger center diamond. The jeweler said the smaller diamonds may come loose during resizing and he would have to reset them (the diamonds are not near where he is resizing though). He said it would cost $250. That seems steep to me. Am I right or should I pay it?
Wow, sounds like there must be an awful lot of work involved to warrant a fee like that! The spread between your description of the ring itself and price you are quoted does seem a bit large!
Whenever a ring is sized smaller the bottom of the shank is cut and the appropriate amount filled away and the two sides than need to be brought back together. This affects the top of the ring and any stones that are set. Sounds like your 5 little diamonds will be affected and than there is the consideration of the center diamond and how the prongs-or whatever- holds it....will be affected. There must be more to the job than described to warrant that kind of charge. You mentioned white gold, pherhaps the ring will need rhodium when finished.
Just a simple explanation, but I think that more information is necessary.
What a rip.....
Hi Ice,
Sorry, but $250 is a ripoff.
First of all, the diamonds need to come out and then re-set later ($40 to do that part).
Secondly, metal is being removed (not added),maybe 30 to 45 minutes to re-shape the ring once it has been sized ($50 labor at the most).
So, maybe around $100 at the most for everything.
You might also want to consider a new setting already sized and ready for the stones to be set- might cost the same since it's 14K gold (you'll have a better ring).
Can you post a picture of it?
Here is a picture of the ring
Here's a picture:
Well Moe,
is $100 enough?
Can you see the hollow shank?
Ask the jeweler to place a "plate bridge" on the inside.(similar to a ring guard, but nicer looking).
This should work, but at least the ring will look the same and no stones would need to come out.
A picture can be worth a thousand words.....
The ring appears to be hand engraved......that would explain the cost.
That's a pretty setting. If you're not in a hurry it might be better to ask them to order it in your size.
I am so thankful fo all of your knowledge. You all are very helpful. I really want to keep this setting. He said the design would not be damaged even going from a size 7 to a size 4 3/4 so I hope he's right. The seller who sold it to me was through an auction so I can't go through them to resize it. And I don't really want the ring to be away from me for more than a day. This man who is doing the resizing says he will have it back to me by tonight. I have a few other questions:
1) What does he do with the leftover gold from sizing it down? Some people told me we should keep it to rebuild the underside of the ring after a years wear.
2) Does anyone want to try a rough appraisal of this ring? It's 14k white gold, .50 carat weight of diamonds on the sides, their color is H with a clarity of VS1. The center stone is 1.11 carats, J color and Clarity of VS2. Total carat weight is 1.61. It is an antique European cut.
3) Has anyone heard of jewelers stealing your diamonds and replacing them with fakes? Should I be worried?
Thank you for all your help!!
Sounds like you are pleased and that you have found someone to get the job done for you very quickly.
1) Ask him to return the piece that he takes out for you, its not much but if you lots of work done than all scrap gold tends to add up over time.
3) I have never heard of this happening.....but one bad apple has obviously spoiled the whole bunch! Since you know the grade of the diamonds, one assumes that you have the proper work for them. There should be no problem identifying them for you, in fact the jeweler who does the work should verify the quality of the center diamond with you before he ever starts the work.
Enjoy your new ring.
Get a new mounting the fits. Otherwise you are likely to set yourself up for years and years of disappiontment.
Have the exact folks who told you to save the peice taken out to "rebuild" your ring after years of wear. It won't work. That is why I want you to have the exact folks who told you that bs to prove they are correct.hahahahaha
I am often amused and often terrified at the misinformation folks get.
If I may butt in...
icemachine1, that ring is absolutely gorrrrgeous!
What sort of wedding band are you going to choose for it?
Sorry for the OT question.
Ring Sizing
There is another alternative instead of buying a new setting. Size the ring down only 1 1/2 size and then put 2 little white gold balls on the inside of the ring shank.This stops the ring from flopping from side to side and it is very comfortable.We do it all the time.
commenting on a job that you have never seen...
I have a problem with people that say that you are being ripped off for the cost estimate of a service when the job itself has not been inspected. Such blanket statements hurt not only the consumer but the trade.
I'm glad an image was posted.
Maybe next time, there will be more restraint to the unnecessary comments until more information is provided.
On the issue of "asking for the metal back": If you are talking about a link bracelet or watch link, then yes, you should get it back. But a 2mm slice of gold? come on...
If there is one thing I have learned is estimating sight unseen leads to trouble.
Sibelius pointed out that the shank is hollowed out to at least where the price tags start. Today many mass manufactured mountings have walls less than 0.5 millimeters thick. I can't tell how thin this ring is from the picture.
Those hollow walls will likely wrinkle from being sized down that much. Add to that it is almost for sure nickle white gold alloy. Being on the brittle side that is not the best alloy for this style.
I got it back.
I'm wearing the ring right now and I'm the happiest girl in the world. It does seem a little loose when its on though, since it's so top heavy. But it's extremely hard to get over my knuckle so I think maybe it's the right size?
Palimino, thanks for the compliment!!!
I don't know what our wedding bands are going to be like yet. Simple probably, becuase this ring doesn't need any overshadowing. I like the little curls at the base of the diamond, there are 2 on each side and I was thinking of having the band incorporate that style.
The only reason I asked about keeping the leftover gold is because my friend has a white gold ring and has to have the underside of the ring built up every year and she says her jeweler charges her $60 for that tiny amount of gold. I figured this way I could save the $60. I don't mean to sound cheap but that's a lot of money to spend. Anyway, I was just asking.
Thank you everyone for your advice. I'm glad I have somewhere to go to ask questions to help me learn more about this beautiful ring.
saving gold
resp to:The only reason I asked about keeping the leftover gold is because my friend has a white gold ring and has to have the underside of the ring built up every year and she says her jeweler charges her $60 for that tiny amount of gold.
What I wish to make everyone understand is that the $60 charge is NOT for the gold ONLY! Its also for the LABOR to do a professional job. Also, there is no guarentee that the composition of whatever piece you bring in is what is needed to complete the job.
Whatever metal you bring to the craftsman, you still gotta PAY HIM to do the job. Its how we make a living...
Do go and let your Jeveller check the ring after 3-6 months wear.
I am a bit worried about how tight the stones are set.
Just bring it back to him and say you want it cleaned, and please do check the stones sit tight.
He most sertainly is glad to see you again.
Beautiful ring! Congratulations! Is it a Tacori?
I would suggest getting a matching band like the one below:
Re: saving gold
Is it just me, or does it seem excessive to have a white gold ring built up every year?
Wow - I don't normally prefer ornate wedding rings, but that set is lovely. I was wondering what kind of band would 'go' when it was asked - that looks nice, Shelby.
Thanks Stephanie!
Those are Tacori brand rings http://www.tacori.com . My fiance and I took some elements of the Tacori design for my rings, and I have a slender band, notched to fit the diamond, with the same hand engraving. This is my favorite style!
The Tacori website has other ideas for wedding bands as well.
Why does a white gold ring need to be reshanked every year? What is wrong with her ring?
On day when you are swollen (all humnans have those days) Your "extremely" hard to get on ring will not go over you knuckle. Can't wear it on those days.
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I am one to believe that the first tablet PCs were ahead of their time (I actually used one once or twice way back in the day). They were just too bulky. I also felt that netbooks were to slow and didn't power on quickly enough so I steered clear of those too. But then last winter came the iPad and I felt that, finally, someone got it right even if it was Steve Jobs. Well, he got it at least half right in my mind. My biggest issue with the iPad was that it wasn't WiFi only and you needed a data plan. However, it is light weight, has a great battery life, and is instantly usable without booting. All a plus for quick hop-ons to the internet to check Facebook, E-mail, or look things up while on the couch or before bed.
It would also be nice to always have the web, news feeds, and documents at my finger tips without lugging around a bulky laptop (you can't read a laptop while on a treadmill). Yes, I still need my laptop, and I still need my desktop, but they aren't always convenient. I've heard it compared to taking a bike to go a block instead of a car. Or walking down the hall to the next office instead of taking a bike. You have three options to do what you need to do. Why do you need a car if you are going a block? Use the car when you are doing heavy traveling. A bike is great and you can go long distances, but it may still too much for casual browsing. Desktops (car), laptops (bikes) and tabs (legs) are different tools. Use the right one.
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This past week our theme was "Food Groups and Nutrition". We enjoyed learning about why we should eat good food, which foods are better for us (and that we should eat more of), and which foods belongs in which food groups.
This picture above is showing one of the activities that went along with our theme. We made a double-sided puzzle together. I purchased some blank puzzles on Amazon (there is a link below if you are interested) and my daughter drew a picture of herself on one side enjoying healthy foods (that is her sitting in her chair eating healthy food - you can see the kinds of food on her plate floating around the edges of the puzzle). And in case you are wondering at the sad little figure in the corner - that is one of our family members who apparently bumped his nose.
On the back of the puzzle, I wrote a message we came up with together - a very basic reminder of why we eat good food. BTW - I painted the back of the puzzle white.
This was a great activity because it was fun and inexpensive to make (the puzzles come in a pack of 12 for only about $7). AND we now have plenty of blank puzzles we can use for other extension activities in the future! :)
Some of the other Food/Nutrition activities we did this week:
*brainstormed and wrote down examples of food in different food groups.
*discussed why the main/larger food groups are so important for keeping us healthy and tried to list at least one specific example of the way each group helps achieve this (ex: protein helps build muscles so we can move and do different things).
*looked at the basic "plate" portions recommended - the plate idea which replaced the food pyramid.
*Cut and pasted pictures of healthy foods from different food groups onto a paper plate - creating a balanced meal.
*Made a large circle on the floor (representing a plate) and used play food to make a healthy meal inside of it.
*Went grocery shopping together and let her pick out foods from each group to make a meal for us at the end of the week! :)
* Here are some links to some games you can play online regarding food groups/nutrition:
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