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  • Latin Music from Old Style to Modern
    Music has played an important part recently in Latin America's politics, the nueva canción movement being a prime example. Latin music is very diverse, with the only truly unifying thread being the use of Latin-derived languages, predominately the Spanish language, the Portuguese language in Brazil, and to a lesser extent, Latin-derived creole languages such as those found in Haiti.
  • Texas Longhorn, from Husbandry to Becoming a Brand
    The Texas Longhorn is a breed of cattle known for its characteristic horns, which can extend to 4 feet (1.2 m) tip to tip for steers and exceptional cows and bulls in the 70 to 80 inch tip to tip range. Texas longhorn become famous brand not only for breeds but it's become one famous football and basketball team name, and you can see Texas longhorn become brand name.
  • Port Isabel, the Secret of Your Travel
    Port Isabel offers the perfect destination for families searching for adventure and fun in the tropical wonders of the lower Texas coast. Here you will find plenty to do, lots to see and enjoy, and enough events, attractions and activities to fill a family travelogue.
  • Hybrid Cars, the Prototype of Modern Vehicles
    Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off of its first hybrid car for passenger, the S400 Blue HYBRID. Based on the S350, this mild hybrid auto pairs an electric motor/generator and the first lithium-ion battery in a production car with a specially tuned version of the company's 3.5L V6 driving the wheels through a 7-speed automatic transmission.
  • Sonic the Greatest Game
    Sonic is Sega answer to Nintendo's series of Super Mario Bros. games, Sonic the Hedgehog created a blue, spike-haired mascot for the company and propelled the Genesis ahead of the Super NES during the highly competitive Christmas season of 1991
  • Playing Nice Online Gaming
    No, it isn't Ms. Manners to the rescue, nor is it Polite Polly knocking at your noggin. We just know how easy it is to get frustrated or even angry while playing a difficult game, but if we're not careful, that anger and frustration could lead to some butt-ugly moments during a time that's supposed to be amusing. The following is offered in an effort to keep everything fun and entertaining during a session of group play.
  • The Four Cs of Diamonds
    When choosing a diamond ring, you have to consider the 4 Cs to ensure that you are buying the right quality and the right style of diamond for you. They are Cut, Carat, Color, and Clarity.
  • Tips Before Choosing a Wedding Ring
    There is a huge array of diamond wedding rings available today, and choosing the one that will be with you for a lifetime is a serious affair.
  • Guide For Purchasing A Diamond
    You have decided to buy a diamond for yourself or someone special. Now what? Knowledge is the key to getting the right diamond, which means you need advice for purchasing a diamond.
  • Black Diamond Earring Tips
    Black diamond earrings, are not something you will see every day. They are quite unusual, and have become more popular, in the last few years. Black diamond earrings appear, just as they sound. The diamond is black in color, and sometimes will have small grey specks in it.
  • Famous Diamond Wedding Ring Sets
    If you are planning to propose there is no better way to do it than with a diamond wedding ring set. The custom of using a diamond ring to signify marriage has been around since 1477 when Maximillan I of Austria gave a diamond engagement ring to Mary of Burgundy. The idea of the ring was to bring together the two houses and show the country the unification of the bond they shared.
  • Guide To Take Care Your Diamond Earring
    Wearing a pair of diamond earrings is one of life's greater pleasures. However you should know how to take care of them properly and this article will tell you how to.
  • Why Diamond Earrings Cost More Than Others
    Diamond earrings are classy and tasteful earrings that every woman loves to wear. They can be so versatile, and come in many styles and colors as well. Earrings with diamonds in them never go out of style, and just a single pair of earrings added to your outfit makes you feel all dressed up and ready for a night on the town.
  • That Unique Diamond Wedding Ring
    Selecting wedding rings for your wedding is a fun and important activity. There are so many options on offer - diamond wedding rings, antique and vintage rings, platinum rings and wedding ring sets. And if you are looking for something different, a unique wedding ring will not be easy to find. Here are some tips on how you can find a unique ring just for your loved one.
  • Diamond Carat Guide
    Many people equate the term carat with the size of a diamond, and as carat size increases, so will the carat weight. But the operative word there is weight. Carat refers to the weight of a diamond and is equal to roughly 200 milligrams which is less than a 1/4 of an ounce. A carat can also be broken up into 100 points. So 3/4 of a carat is also 75 points.
  • How To Take Care Your Diamond
    Diamonds are durable and strong, but should be cared for as though they were fine breakable china or more fragile gems. They can chip or scratch if you’re not careful, and they can get quite dirty with oils from your skin and cosmetics, hair sprays or perfumes.
  • American Topaz at the Smithsonian
    The world’s largest cut topaz, called the American Topaz, resides at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. A 172-faceted topaz weighing 22,892.50 carats (5785 kg), it’s the largest cut yellow topaz in the world, and one of the largest faceted gems of any kind in the world.
  • What Is Diamond Certicication ?
    Diamond certification is essential when you're buying a diamond and is different from a jeweler’s appraisal, although the certification is part of any appraisal. Many diamonds look the same, but not all of them are going to be of the quality you might like. Diamond certification is the written proof of a diamond's attributes.
  • Diamond Shape Guide
    The cut of a diamond refers to the way the stone is shaped and polished, how the facets are arranged and how deep or shallow it’s cut. There are various cuts of diamonds that refer to that, many of them patented. Both Asscher and Princess diamonds are square-shaped diamonds, but they are vastly different in how the facet are cut and arranged.
  • The Spectacular Blue Heart Diamond
    There is a spectacular diamond in the Smithsonian Collection called the Blue Heart Diamond. Fans of the movie Titanic might think the “Heart of the Ocean Diamond” was based on this stone, and it may have been! However, this diamond hasn’t been cast in the ocean, but is safe and sound at the Smithsonian!
  • Diamond Color Guide
    When it comes to the 4Cs of diamonds, color, or lack of it, is an especially important characteristic. Diamonds are given letter grades to denote the level of color, starting with the letter D for a flawless, colorless diamond. Why D, and not C, B, or A? The reason we’ve heard is that when diamonds started being graded for color with this scale, it was decided to start with D, to leave room for the extremely rare possibility that a diamond would be found that was even more flawless than flawles
  • Guide to Cleaning your Diamonds
    The cut of a diamond refers to the way the stone is shaped and polished, how the facets are arranged and how deep or shallow it’s cut. There are various cuts of diamonds that refer to that, many of them patented. Both Asscher and Princess diamonds are square-shaped diamonds, but they are vastly different in how the facet are cut and arranged.
  • How Diamond Prices Are Determined
    The cut of a diamond refers to the way the stone is shaped and polished, how the facets are arranged and how deep or shallow it’s cut. There are various cuts of diamonds that refer to that, many of them patented. Both Asscher and Princess diamonds are square-shaped diamonds, but they are vastly different in how the facet are cut and arranged.
  • Buying Diamond Online Tips
    With all of the potential for scams concerning diamonds, buying diamonds online almost seems unthinkable! However, you actually can purchase diamonds online, without any problems - as long as you are careful.
  • The Royal History of Diamonds
    When did diamonds first become recognized as precious stones and used for jewelry? The earliest reference to them has been found in a Sanskrit document dated around 300 BCE. They were associated with the gods and were used to decorate religious icons and statues. In India, only kings, the highest caste, were allowed to own them.
  • Understanding What Is The Difference Between Jewelry Lab Certificates and Appraisals
    To all writers and non-writers out there, now is the time to start digging up those creative writing skills back.
  • Inclusions and Flaws Of Diamonds
    When a diamond is considered to have a flaw, it is an imperfect gem stone. Something about the diamond did not form correctly, or there are tiny imperfections within the stone.



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