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Wofford got 19 points from Spencer Collins en route to a 62-56 victory over Winthrop on Saturday at Winthrop Coliseum.
Wofford got 13 points from Lee Skinner and another 13 points from Karl Cochran. Spencer Collins contributed 2 assists, while Lee Skinner cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Winthrop got 18 points from Keon Johnson in a losing cause and another 9 points from Keon Moore. Keon Johnson contributed 2 assists for them, while Joab Jerome had 6 rebounds.
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North American manufacturers ordered 24% more robots; total of $1.07 billion, RIA says.
Ann Arbor, MI – Orders to North American manufacturing companies from North American-based robotics companies rose 24% in 2007, reversing declines in 2006, says a report from Robotic Industries Association (RIA) RIA plans to reach new robotic customers
''We're obviously very pleased to see strong growth in 2007, especially following the 30% decline in 2006,'' said Åke Lindqvist of ABB Robotics and chairman of RIA's Statistics Committee. ''Most of the growth last year resulted from sales to automotive manufacturers and their suppliers. In this market segment, which accounted for 64% of all orders, robot sales in North America rose 43%. Orders to non-automotive markets grew less than one percent and accounted for just 36% of all orders. The robotics industry's future expansion depends upon reaching more non-automotive customers, and we still have a long way to go. However, we are encouraged by a 16% gain in sales to life sciences/pharmaceutical/biomedical customers and an 8% increase in sales to food and consumer goods companies.''
Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry trade group. The orders represented 15,856 robots with a value of $1.07 billion. Adding in the sales of companies beyond North America brings the figures to 17,261 robots valued at $1.15 billion.
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Veal Stew With Tarragon
|Veal breast/Pie veal
|1 3⁄4 Pound
|2 Tablespoon
|2 Tablespoon
|White wine
|4 Cup (64 tbs)
|Chopped tarragon
|1 Tablespoon
Brown the veal in fat or butter, sprinkle with flour, and brown this too; moisten with some wanned white wine.
Put a lid on the saucepan and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Just before serving, add the chopped tarragon to the gravy.
Turn into a hot serving dish, and garnish with hard-boiled egg chopped and mashed with a fork, and some tarragon leaves.
A most delicate and unusual dish, particularly with fresh tarragon.
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Calories 778 Calories from Fat 410
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46 g70.2%
Saturated Fat 18.6 g93.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 269.2 mg89.7%
Sodium 191.1 mg8%
Total Carbohydrates 8 g2.8%
Dietary Fiber 0.28 g1.1%
Sugars 2.5 g
Protein 39 g77.8%
Vitamin A 9.3% Vitamin C 3.1%
Calcium 9.3% Iron 18.7%
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Dear Irene,
My friend Michelle, whom I've known over ten years, was a late relationship bloomer. She broke up with her first serious boyfriend about a year ago; they were together for three years. It destroyed her. But less than two weeks later, she was talking to him again. He didn't want to rekindle the relationship; he just wanted sex.
So for the past year she has had sex with him, but she isn't emotionally strong enough to have a friends-with-benefits relationship. She spends most of her time with him and his family but they all take advantage of her. She babysits his sister's kids for free and calls them her niece and nephew. She completely downgraded her career path so she could work part-time with two members of his family, whom she drives to work. She drives him around because he doesn't work. She invited herself to their family camping trip in the summer; then they made her drive.
I have talked to her about how unhealthy a situation it is for her to be in, but she refuses to see it. She never let the relationship feelings go. He gets sex without any of the effort of treating her like a girlfriend, so I don't think he'll make the change. I should also mention that the family has made nothing but poor financial decisions; they have declared bankruptcy multiple times and right now the whole family is living in a rented home, using credit to buy things that they don't need. Since she met her ex, she works as little as possible and at 25 years old had to declare bankruptcy herself. Unfortunately, she hasn't learned anything about money since then, and I can see her making the same mistakes.
I love her so much and she has been one of my best friends since we were 14, but it hurts me to watch her throw her life away. I don't know what to do. Is there something that can help her see what's going on or should I cut her out?
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As you point out, Michelle has been sucked into this family that seems to be headed on a downward spiral. I suspect that she has such low self-esteem and is so needy for her boyfriend's affection that she is willingly doing whatever she can to remain involved with him.
As her friend, I understand how you would be concerned about her. I'm sure you've expressed your feelings about this situation to her more than once. Unfortunately, she seems to be "stuck" and is making a series of bad decisions regarding her career, finances and social relationships.
You can do two things for her as a friend: 1) Try to engage her in positive experiences with yourself and other people from time to time so her world isn't limited to that of her boyfriend and his family. 2) Suggest that she may benefit from some counseling to help her become more confident and independent.
She's an adult. Even if you were her mother or her sister, you couldn't do much more than that. Whether it's drinking, gambling, work, or love, people often make bad decisions that are painful to watch for those who love them. If the friendship is too frustrating for you to sustain, you may have to tell her so. But leave the door open so she can come back to you if she is able to dig herself out of this pit.
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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HADOOP-2012?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:comment-tabpanel#action_12538683 ] eric baldeschwieler commented on HADOOP-2012: --------------------------------------------- what value is there in scanning a single block continuously in the extreme case? Seems like we should do our part to keep our carbon footprint down. > Periodic verification at the Datanode > ------------------------------------- > > Key: HADOOP-2012 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HADOOP-2012 > Project: Hadoop > Issue Type: New Feature > Components: dfs > Reporter: Raghu Angadi > Assignee: Raghu Angadi > Fix For: 0.16.0 > > Attachments: HADOOP-2012.patch, HADOOP-2012.patch, HADOOP-2012.patch, HADOOP-2012.patch > > > Currently on-disk data corruption on data blocks is detected only when it is read by the client or by another datanode. These errors are detected much earlier if datanode can periodically verify the data checksums for the local blocks. > Some of the issues to consider : > - How should we check the blocks ( no more often than once every couple of weeks ?) > - How do we keep track of when a block was last verfied ( there is a .meta file associcated with each lock ). > - What action to take once a corruption is detected > - Scanning should be done as a very low priority with rest of the datanode disk traffic in mind. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - You can reply to this email to add a comment to the issue online.
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James Lee Burke's eagerly awaited new novel finds Detective Dave Robicheaux back in New Iberia, Louisiana, and embroiled in the most harrowing and dangerous case of his career. Seven young women in neighboring Jefferson Davis Parish have been brutally murdered. While the crimes have all the telltale signs of a serial killer, the death of Bernadette Latiolais, a high-school honor student, doesn't fit: she is not the kind of hapless and marginalized victim psychopaths usually prey upon. Robicheaux and his best friend, Clete Purcel, confront Herman Stanga, a notorious pimp and crack dealer whom both men despise. When Stanga turns up dead shortly after a fierce beating by Purcel, in front of numerous witnesses, the case takes a nasty turn, and Clete's career and life are hanging by threads over the abyss.
Adding to Robicheaux's troubles is the matter of his daughter, Alafair, on leave from Stanford Law to put the finishing touches on her novel. Her literary pursuit has led her into the arms of Kermit Abelard, celebrated novelist and scion of a once prominent Louisiana family whose fortunes are slowly sinking into the corruption of Louisiana's subculture. Abelard's association with best-selling ex-convict author Robert Weingart, a man who uses and discards people like Kleenex, causes Robicheaux to fear that Alafair might be destroyed by the man she loves. As his daughter seems to drift away from him, he wonders if he has become a victim of his own paranoia. But as usual, Robicheaux's instincts are proven correct and he finds himself dealing with a level of evil that is greater than any enemy he has confronted in the past.
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Rich character development, bringing out deep flaws as well as tremendous strength combined with building tension make this a captivating listen. It brings out the strengths as well as the tests of friendships. I highly recommend this book.
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It's a Dave Robicheaux Novel by James Lee Burke. It's perfect. No one writes like him. Period...........Enough said....
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This was the best work to date from this pair! The coupling of JLB and Will Patton is superb to say the least. How could it get any better? Even when it got a little over the top w/ Alf, it pulled it out w/o going Jack Bauer. I particularly liked the image of the paddle wheeler coming up the river and how it tied into the tempest w/ in Dave. Great imagery and character portraits. I am only sorry that I don't think I will find another book this good. Six stars for sure (and I am critical). Thanks for the great read!!!!! Chuck
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While I'm not a die-hard Burke fan I enjoyed this book. Can't beat Patton for the narration and what he brings to the experience in listening to it.
One thing that sort of bugs me is that if you do the math the ages of Robicheaux and Purcel have got to be close to 80. The actions and attributes of these guys are often those you'd associate with people half their age. I don't know any 80-yr old men that can carry 500-lbs above their head or disarm/beat up guys who are in their prime. I get the history here and it's not uncommon for authors to create main characters who are close to their own age but if you've followed Burke from his first Robicheaux novel it's really not realistic to keep this series going... unless a murder takes place in a retirement village.
"The Glass Rainbow is a good ride"
Has a few dead spots but a really good read........could actually visualize most of the book.........but how could you go wrong with Will Patton
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This was my first Burke novel and I must say it kept me hooked all the way through to the end. I would say more about the end but I don't want to ruin it for anyone. I LOVED the narration, Will Patton did an excellent job. The way the author described the locals and the landscape had me right there in Louisiana with the characters seeing it all. Very good book and worth the $$.
"A worthy addition to the franchise"
I have listened to 200-300 audio books and in my opinion, this is the best author/narrator combination on Audible. The Dave Robicheaux saga is just outstanding. My advice to all new listeners is to trace this series back to the beginning and ENJOY. There really is not a bad apple in the barrel.
A very busy dad and IT manager from Athens, GA. I have a long commute, and I listen to tons of audiobooks in the car and around the house.
"A return to form"
This novel finds Dave back in Louisiana, and Burke back to writing like he was in his prime. The plotting and pacing are crisp, the story is exciting and well-defined. Recent novels in the series have suffered from a mushy feel, a sense that the complexities of the story and the relationships between the characters aren't well-established. The language here is sharper, less prone to falling back on trusted Burke phrases (I don't recall anything in this novel being compared to a wire, or sounding like clicking... long-time fans will know exactly what I'm talking about). It's just really quite good. I am now listening to Heaven's Prisoners again, and this novel is of comparable quality... something I haven't been able to say in a few years. Also, I really miss Mark Hammer, but Will Patton does a great job with the narration of this one.
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Beets and goat cheese are the hot new couple. They're well-matched because of the beets' earthy sweetness and the cheese's mild tanginess. Short on time? Use canned pickled beets instead of fresh. Prepare the components of this tasty appetizer ahead, and assemble it at the last minute.
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cheese spread:
1 (5-ounce) package goat cheese
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
24 (1/2-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette, toasted
Preheat oven to 375°.
To prepare beets, leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets; scrub with a brush. Place beets in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish; add 1 cup water to dish. Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Trim off beet roots; rub off skins. Cut beets lengthwise into quarters, and cut each quarter crosswise into 9 (1/8-inch) slices.
In a medium bowl combine the vinegar, rind, juice, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add beets; toss gently to coat.
To prepare cheese spread, combine goat cheese, mayonnaise, tarragon, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and garlic in a small bowl. Spread each baguette slice with 1 teaspoon cheese mixture; top with 3 slightly overlapping slices of beet.
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Calories 127
Caloriesfromfat 27 %
Fat 3.8 g
Satfat 2 g
Monofat 0.9 g
Polyfat 0.3 g
Protein 5.2 g
Carbohydrate 18 g
Fiber 1.4 g
Cholesterol 6 mg
Iron 1.2 mg
Sodium 297 mg
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IF you just want a room to stay
I would recommend this to anyone who just wants to spend a short time.The rooms are small and the corridors are cramped.However the staff is good and helpful.The rooms are clean and well furnished(have a microwave,asmall sink,tea/coffee maker and a refrigerator)the bathrooms are good.It can be a little too noisy in weekends,because of the student residents who are a majority.It is however safe and economical.
However,make sure you collect your caution deposit,for they do not send it back to you though they claim that they would send it to your account!
Nice Place at handy Location
When we stayed there I booked this hotel via the Jetstar website, this made it really a very affordable accommodation, and that was the main reason to book it. You should also check on www.wotif.com before making any booking.
The regular rate on the hotel website is from A$ 149 (as June 2008). I paid clearly under A$ 100.
The fully self-contained apartment unit was not overly huge but big enough to store the luggage, for a double bed, bedside tables, a computer desk, and a kitchenette - just microwave, no oven but all the crockery, glassware etc. you needed to prepare your breakfast. The bathroom was not big either but totally ok. Service was good, and everything neat and clean, the furniture rather new and modern.
The rooms are built around a courtyard (patio), and as we were in the second row building it was absolutely quiet when we stayed there. You would not have thought you were in such a big city at all. The only noise you might have heard was from fellow travellers. (But check Update below.)
If I remember right there were BBQ facilities at the roof garden. In the basement is an indoor swimming pool, and they also have a laundry and a business centre where you could get internet access. In the rooms you have data ports for broadband internet access. You just purchase bandwith in the business centre and can use this up during your stay. However, this was the only problem as the system was down once for several hours.
I would consider the lack of net curtains a little minus as you had to close the blinds for privacy and sat in the dark, and had to turn on the lights during the day, eg. for getting changed or whatever you did not want passersby to see you. As mentioned, the apartments are built around a courtyard, and people are walking past your window on the mezzanine floor.
The location is very good - surely not as good and spectacular as in the middle of the Rocks but the many dollars we saved it was great. It is just across the street from the park in front of the university, and about 10 walking minutes from the railway station. There is a busstop right in front of the hotel - two or three stops to the railway station, and some buses drive right down to Circular Quay. This does not take longer than about 15 minutes. But I walked down there several times. The more days I was in Sydney and the more I had walked the more often I took the bus LOL
Right across the street is the Broadway Shopping Centre with supermarket, fastfood courts and cinema, and around the hotel are some nice restaurants, so if you are not in the mood to get back down to the CBD for dinner you can get everything you need right at your doorstep.
Freephone (01800) 500 658
Update December 2008
Just lately I chatted with my travel agent about accommodation in Sydney. She said she had stayed at the Unilodge herself, and had booked in many customers there. But lately she got rather a lot of complaints because of noisy students. Obviously the Unilodge has rented many apartments on a long-term basis to students, and they seem to party on the rooftop garden. I have not verified this - just pass the info.
Cheap but Quite Good
We had some trouble with our booking (didn't actually have the room when we arrived) but the staff upgraded us to a loft which was great. Hotel is mostly students so there it was prone to being a bit noisy but not really a problem. Good location as well. I would recommend with no reservation.
Unique Quality: Full kitchen on every floor.
Sydneys WORST hotel
This so called hotel is actually a dorm for the college. We stayed there 3 nights and was kept awake from the college kids parties till midnight every night. Shame on Best Western for not letting people know it's 80% dorm,20%hotel. I've tried contacting Best Western twice via email, and in 2 weeks haven't had any response. STAY AWAY FROM UNILODGE unless you want to stay up all night.
Unique Quality: If there was any, I was to tired to notice
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Hello everyone, figured I would pop in here with a question. I've just gotten into the world of fishkeeping, and started with a used tank, bought with fish, filter, everything. The tank is a 10 gallon, with a Top Fin 10 HOB filter. According to AqAdvisor however, I need to add more aquarium filtration. The fish include 2 Black Mollies, 2 Black Skirt Tetra, and a Panda Cory. Any reccommendations on a good filter that isn't extremely expensive?
I have an AquaClear 20 on my 10 gallon that I like quite a bit. Lots of room for media in it.
I'd use a internal filter (eg Cascade filters) as well; add plants to help with the bio filtration and then think about your stock (who's gonna stay there and who may be leaving to the LFS).
Maybe a sponge filter of some kind? That would add a lot of biological filtration without increasing water flow too much.
good advice on filters from the others, I like Marineland Bio Wheels....
besides the filter question...I'm sure how aware you are of your stocking you currently have...you have room for them in a 10G, I would up the amount of black skirt tetras and the corries to 6 each.
They are shoaling fish and are less stressed and are healthier in their respective shoaling...
HydroSponge makes a nice internal filter for a 10 gallon tank, it will add a huge amount of biological filtration. Just connnect it to an airpump and you're done.
I'd recommend a small internal filter. Sponges are nice and do a good job but they're not a whole lot less expensive than a powered filter once you factor in the cost of an airpump. For a tank that small your average HOB will have a bit too much Oomp. I've got a Penguin 100 on my 10 gallon QT tank and there's a lot of current in it. I'm fine with that since its a QT tank and no one lives there permanently and it can be a bit overstocked at times. Long term I'd want something that created less of a river effect though.
I'm not really a sponge fan as you have a big blob of black in your aquarium, and using plants to hide it eats dearly into your already small tank capacity. But having said I'm not a fan of sponge filters doesn't mean they aren't effective, they really are, and the link I'm sending you to is authored by a chap who has professionally maintained many tanks over time; he's a big fan of sponge filters.
I personally don't like the looks of them, that all. The link I am suggesting is a very long read. I too have a 10 gallon I will be starting in the not to distant future when I stop working for the Olympics (now the Paralympics) here in Vancouver (actually Whistler now).
There is an entire section on good cheap filters for small tanks and why he likes them. I'd print that section out and take it with you shopping. Fortunately there are some cheaper filters out there that work better than some of the more expensive ones - enjoy the read:
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You won't have to pick and choose! Crafted from rhodium over sterling silver, these reversible earrings showcase nine round cut 1.5-2.5mm black spinel on one side, and nine 1.5-2.5mm round cut peridots on the other, all in bead settings. Both sides are haloed with polished sterling silver. The French wire allows you to re-hook the earrings to showcase either side of the earrings.
Please note: Gemstone may vary in color and/or pattern. Please allow for these natural variations.
Part of the Gem Insider® Collection. Made in China. All weights pertaining to gemstones, including diamonds, are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. Click here for important information about gemstone enhancements and special care requirements.
Sterling silver, also called fine silver, is a beautifully lustrous cool-toned precious metal favored in fine jewelry among other products. The most reflective of all metals (excluding mercury), sterling silver looks stunning by itself and brings out the best hues in an array of colorful gemstones.
Sterling silver can be polished to a higher sheen than platinum. In fact, Ag, the chemical symbol for silver, comes from a word that means "white and shining." The surface of silver can boast that shiny, polished appearance, or can be brushed, satin, matte, sandblasted, antiqued or oxidized (chemically blackened).
In order to be called sterling silver, a metal must be made up of a minimum of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy (meaning other metals), including but not limited to copper and nickel. The alloy is added to pure silver to make the metal more durable, tougher and harder. Sterling silver is designated a fineness of "925." Pieces with sterling silver may be marked "sterling."
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Finishing, or plating, is a common treatment with sterling silver. Popular types of plating are rhodium plating, gold plating and anti-tarnish plating. Plating is used to extend the life and sheen of the jewelry. After sizing or buffing a piece of jewelry with a machine, it must be re-plated to restore the finish.
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Sterling silver becomes tarnished as the result of a natural chemical process that occurs when sterling silver is exposed to chemicals in the air, rubber, wool and latex. Humidity also plays a role in accelerating tarnishing. It's easy to keep your sterling silver sparkling, though, by taking a few steps to prevent tarnish and other wear and tear.
Peridot features a lively yellow-green color that is transparent with an oily luster. The iron that creates peridot's color is an integral part of its structure, so the gem is only found in various shades of green. It is most prized in lime hues, but Italian peridot is a rich olive color and popular American peridot is a beautiful light yellow-green. The Romans called peridot "evening emerald" because its exquisite green color was said to glow at night. This is perhaps because the stone exhibits double refraction, meaning that when looking through the stone, objects appear double. So when looking into a faceted peridot, the number of bottom facets appears to be double the actual number, creating a glittering sensation.
Pronounced PEAR-A-DOE, the word "peridot" comes from the French word meaning "gem." It is the gem variety of the mineral olivine and ranks a 6.5-7.0 on the Mohs Scale.
Born in cauldrons of fire, peridot is considered the "volcanic gem," since small crystals of it are often found in the rocks created by volcanoes. In fact, Hawaiian legend called peridot the divine tears wept by Pele, goddess of the volcano. The island of Oahu even has beaches made out of olivine grains, but they are much too small to cut into peridot. Samples of the gem also have been discovered in meteorites that have fallen to Earth, many of which are more than a billion years old.
Peridot traces its jewelry roots to 3,500 years ago. The stone was first mined by the ancient Egyptians on the volcanic island of Zebargad in the Red Sea. Known as the "serpent isle," it was infested with poisonous snakes that interfered with mining activity until one Pharaoh had them all driven into the sea. Today, Native Americans mine most peridot on the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona. Interestingly, a lmost all peridot sold in Hawaii is from Arizona, despite the fact that peridot is produced by Hawaii's volcanoes. The gemstone is also found in Norway, Brazil, China, Egypt, Italy, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. An exciting new deposit was discovered in Pakistan in 1994, yielding some of the finest peridot ever seen, including one stone that weighed more than 300.00ct.
Peridot is among the oldest known stones and has been mined as a gem for thousands of years. As early as 1575 to 1350 B.C., the ancient Egyptians used peridot beads in their ceremonial jewelry. In fact, it is believed the stone was one of the favorite gems of Cleopatra and that some of the "emeralds" she wore were actually peridot.
Ancient Egyptians also carved small drinking vessels out of large chunks of peridot. Priests would drink soma from them in rituals, believing the soma would put them in touch with the nature goddess, Isis. Legend has it that King Soloman traded cedar trees from Lebanon for 12 soma drinking cups and 144 liters of soma. The Egyptians made this trade for ramp logs to build their pyramids at Gisa, while King Soloman was said to have been enlightened by drinking soma from the peridot cups. Today, Mexican hill tribes still drink soma from green glazed cups to put them in touch with nature and their ancestors' spirits. Additionally, some Native American Indians in Arizona use tea made from peyote ground with peridot crystals in their rituals.
Peridot has also been important to other cultures throughout history. Late in the Ottoman Empire (1300 to 1900), peridot was a highly prized gem and Turkish Sultans amassed some of the world's largest collections of the gemstone. It is mentioned in the Bible under the name of "chrysolite," and was used to decorate medieval churches with samples that were most likely carried back to Europe by the Crusaders. Large stones weighing more than 200.00ct adorn the Shrine of the Three Magi at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany.
Throughout the ages, peridot has been believed to hold mystical powers of protection and healing. The ancients regarded the stone as a symbol of the sun and wore it in amulets to prevent nightmares and drive away evil spirits. It was even favored by pirates to protect them against evil. Peridot was said to be useful for calming raging angers, curing nervous afflictions and promoting quiet sleep. It was also believed to strengthen any medicine drunk from goblets carved from the stone. South American Shamans used peridot to ward off snakebites and the evil spirits who have taken the form of mosquitoes who bring the sleeping sickness. They also say the heating of magic mushroom tea by peridot takes them on trips to the ancestor heavens.
Today, peridot is believed to bring the wearer success, peace and good luck. To be most powerful, it is said that the stone should be mounted in gold and surrounded with small diamonds. With powers that are thought to bring protection and health, modern folklore also says it can be used to attract love and calm anger while soothing nerves and dispelling negative emotions. T he gem is believed to protect the wearer from bad dreams when set in gold.
Peridot is considered the birthstone of August. Given as a symbol of fame, dignity and protection, this gem is also traditionally given to couples celebrating their 16 th wedding anniversaries.
The great imposter of gemstone history, many famous rubies have been found to actually be spinels. Perhaps the most famous of which is the Black Prince's Ruby. Once worn by Henry V on his battle helmet, this 170.00ct red spinel is now set in the British Imperial State Crown. Another famous misidentification is the Timur Ruby, a 352.00ct red spinel now owned by Queen Elizabeth. This particular stone is engraved with the names of the Mughal emperors who previously owned it.
History is unclear whether these mistaken identities were merely accidents or clever substitutions of rubies for the less valuable spinels by dishonest jewelers. In Burma, spinel was recognized as a separate gem species in 1587, but the masquerade lasted for hundreds of years after that in most other countries.
Spinel carries a considerable amount of worth not only based on its history, but due to its brilliance and wide range of spectacular colors. When interpreted by the Greek, the word "spinel" means "spark" in reference to its beautiful sparkle. While a rich red is the most common color, spinel can be found in shades of pink, purple, green, brown or black. An exceptional color from Burma is a vivid hot pink with an orange undertone. Spinel can also come in a beautiful blue hue, sometimes called cobalt spinel, but this color is quite rare.
The main obstacle holding back greater recognition for spinel is rarity. Fine spinels are now more rare than the rubies they used to imitate. Strangely, however, they are also more affordable, since too rare can be a drawback because such few people have the opportunity to grow to love them. The most beautiful colors of the stone are mined in Myanmar (formerly Burma), but spinels are also found in Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Russia. They have a hardness of 7.5-8.0 on the Mohs Scale and are traditionally given as a 22nd wedding anniversary gift.
Earring Back Types
Butterfly Back: A double looped piece resembling a butterfly that fits over a post. Variations on this design are called push back clasps. The basic post and butterfly back are usually used for stud earrings and lighter weight drop earrings.
Hinged Snap Backs: This clasp features a hinged post that snaps into a groove on the back of the earring. It is commonly found on hoops. Sometimes the hinged post is curved to provide more room to fit around the ear, sometimes called a saddleback.
Hook Backs: This earring backing is simply a long, bent post that fits through the piercing. Hooks have several variations, most notably the shepherd's hook and the French hook. While thin wire hooks reduce the weight of long earrings, making them more comfortable, they aren't as secure as other clasp styles.
Lever Back: A hinged lever snaps shut against the curved post to form a closed loop around the ear lobe. This clasp is very secure and good for large or medium sized styles that drop just below the ear.
Omega: Also called French clips, this clasp has a straight post and a looped lever. The hinged lever closes around the post and is held against the ear with pressure. The omega clasp is the most secure clasp, especially for the larger, heavier earrings.
Screw back: This backing is a slight variation of the standard post and butterfly nut back. Instead of pushing on the back, the nut twists onto the threaded post. A screw back post design is often preferred for expensive diamond stud earrings that require increased security.