By Billy Crows

The Free Public Criminal Records of All States Online

The advancement in technology offers alternative in obtaining data pertaining Free Arrest Records. The evolution of internet had made it undoubtedly different from the usual method of gathering information in reference to the said records. You just need to key in the desired information through the search engines then tons of sites can be offered for you where you can perform your online search. This modern method is hassle free and easier too, you will save your time and effort in going through the physical files from the concerned offices where you need to pay personal visits too.

The importance of performing search regarding a person's arrest records these days cannot be discounted. Safety and security are foremost one's concern. Among the other equally important reasons are the companies 'existing policy to conduct background check to its applicants to be assured that these companies are not hiring people with past criminal records, some may use it for legal proceedings or can be utilized also for future marriages or checking new neighbors' whereabouts and for some businesses, data can be supporting requirements for loan applications.

The Public Records Act made it possible for the general public to have free access to Public Arrest records and other related information except on extremely classified documents. However, you can expect to find court records, inmate records, felony records, misdemeanour records, police, sex offend or and other traffic violation records. Said records are searchable without limits and according to how it will suit your needs.

Accessing this kind of information have different guidelines set according to which county or state you are performing your search. But just the same, online solutions have made access to various information relatively quick and handy to serve you better. It is noteworthy to say that arrest record is one of the popular information sought online this is because it serves a lot of significant purpose.

In as far as information gathering online is concerned, you can opt to have two choices. Availment through free sites or paid service providers are your options. The second one is among the popular choices because of accuracy and fast service, it can also offer customer service assistance and refunds if you are dissatisfied with the service. What is really amazing here is that you can do hundreds of researches all in one setting because of the variety of database available online!

Public arrest records are made available and accessible anytime. Unlike before where having to search for information is difficult and tasking, these days records are just a mouse click away. No need to spend much and enjoy doing the search right at the convenience and conforts of your home.

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By Gladys Holland

consignment furniture bay area

Consignment furniture Bay Area is dedicated to offering its customers just what they are looking for. They have made it easy for people looking to furnish they homes. They have magazines, websites and advertising boards showing all that they have and alerting them whenever they have new collections in their showrooms.

Single selling can be involving as one has on advertise either on television or in the magazines and only for a few pieces of furniture as compared to consignees who are doing for a range of goods of all types. Showrooms that are large enough accommodate many items that are neatly arranged for easier shopping

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By Jordan Canon

Horoscopes for Libra

Libra Character, the Scales

You're passionate and alluring, sociable and love a good time! You're a slight perfectionist who could be a little bit bossy sometimes. Some say you can be a bit of a narcissist. You like to be in a position of public service, and it works well because you want to become famous. You love to dress for the occasion and be a little set off when those around you are sloppy. You don't like to be pressured or hurried, instead you want to plan in advance and keep everything on an even balance. You love special

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By Joe Maldonado

Emotional Infidelity

Emotional infidelity can be extremely painful for the person who is being cheated. This is because of the fact that every relationship in this world abides by a rule which is not mentioned anywhere! The rule says: "you need to share all your emotional dilemmas, your concerns and everything with the person you are in love with!" However, this rule is often violated and people find someone else, whose sanctuary becomes the ultimate shelter for the person despite the fact that he or she is already in love! What can be done in that case? Is it emotional cheating? Let us find out the same!

When a person enters into an emotional relationship with someone else despite having a partner, it is referred to as emotional adultery. The person then starts sharing his or her intimate feelings not with the already existing partner but with the new person with who an emotional bonding is formed. This definitely affects the quality of existing relationship because the person remains preoccupied with the newly found sanctuary as a result of which, the already existing partner faces emotional unavailability of the unfaithful partner!

As a rule of thumb, it all starts with friendship and then grows to a degree where, this person - the newly found sanctuary - can no longer be called as a friend and the societal rules rule out the possibility of calling the person as someone special. The emotional attachment grows because of prolonged hours of talking either face to face or over the phone leading to the sharing of intimate thoughts and emotions. This new emotional bonding can give a sense of happiness to the person who swayed off to a whole new emotional paradigm but what about the existing partner?

This move by the unfaithful partner will always be considered as emotional infidelity because of the fact that this move puts the existing partner in emotional jeopardy. The partner feels emotional absence of the other person and feels unattended. Apart from this, the partner also goes through the fear of losing the person completely with whom he or she has been sharing intimate emotions and almost everything. This thought alone is enough to give mental trauma which can inflict a pain which will keep haunting the person facing it for a very long period of time. Putting it other words, the guilty person actually kicks off the trust which the faithful partner had put on him or her. Consequently, the faithful partner goes through mental pain and trauma and keeps wondering why this happened and what went wrong to the extent that the other person had to take such a step! Sadly enough, there is just no one to give the answers.

Studies reveal that those who suffer from this mental trauma run in a high risk of affecting their own quality of life as well as health. Thus, emotional infidelity is considered as a crime which affects a person's life in more than one way leading to disasters!

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By Henrietta Harmon

Chimney Sweep Fairfax

To find a chimney sweep Fairfax VA, you don't have to go back in history to eighteenth-century London. All you have to do is go online and you will see that the profession is alive and well in Northern Virginia. Choosing the right one for your annual inspection and cleaning is not much harder.

These professionals perform a valuable service to area homes with fireplaces and wood stoves. Ash and soot, which are produced when wood burns, rise off the fire in the form of hot gases. However, at least some of these products of combustion cling to flue walls, which are cooler at the upper levels of the air shaft.

If significant amounts of soot and unburned creosote (a component of firewood) build up on the inner walls of the shaft, the drawing ability will be reduced. This makes it harder to build and maintain a hot fire, which begins a troublesome cycle: smouldering logs give off more shaft-clogging gunk than ones burning brightly.

There is also danger of a chimney fire, which can be very scary even if flames do not erupt back into the house or if sparks don't catch the roof on fire. Burning green wood or keeping a stove damped down too low can allow creosote to build up to a dangerous level.

Sweeping chimneys takes expertise. There are actually academies that are devoted to teaching how to do the job properly. There are also national organizations that seek to educate the public on the subject, encourage good business practices, and set professional standards.

It is easy to find local individuals or companies to take care of annual inspections and cleanings. You may want to make sure that the one you select is a member in good standing of a trade organization. You want a professional who takes seriously the role of a chimney sweep Fairfax VA.

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Did you know that two out of five single people in the UK now use some kind of on line dating service? That's 40% of all singles! Unfortunately, the percentage of these people who actually find a real romance as a direct result of their site memberships is very low - probably less than 10%. 

 

Why is this? Well, it's true that some sites are better than others; they have more traffic, they are better to navigate; they just 'work' whilst others just don't. But what really matters is how you use a site when you actually sign-up to one. Take my word for it, unless you take the five simple steps that I'm about to outline, you may as well do something more productive with your time than join a singles site. What I'm about to say may sound obvious and rather simplistic, but you'd be surprised at how many people don't bother doing the 'obvious'. So here goes... 

 

1. Create A Great Profile. This is the most important aspect of your dating site experience. Don't just say 'Nice guy seeks nice girl for trips to the cinema' - how boring does that sound? Take the time to say something about yourself, your lifestyle, your interests and the type of person you're hoping to meet. And remember to sound happy, upbeat, fun and confident; if you're miserable about your recent breakup, then keep it to yourself! This isn't the time for modesty; if you think you're pretty darn attractive, then be sure to say so. And humour is a real ice-breaker - if you can make someone laugh, they'll be more likely to want to contact you. 

 

2. Always Upload A Photo. Even if you don't have a very flattering one to hand, you should always post a pic with your profile. Remember, 95% of people on dating sites only search for other members who have bothered to provide a picture of themselves. You want to see what other potential partners look like so it stands to reason that other people will want to know what you look like too. If your photo isn't recent or isn't a great likeness of you, you can always say so in your profile. 

 

3. Be Proactive. Don't just join a site and expect other people to contact you. Make sure you regularly search the database for people with whom you might be compatible and when you find someone you like the look or sound of, write to them immediately and tell them why you think you might be a good fit. 

 

4. Write Great Emails. OK, you've joined a dating site, you've searched for other members who fall within your specified categories, and you've been presented with a page of matching profiles. You're eager to fire off a few emails...but what on earth do you say in them? Re-read the paragraph above about creating a great profile and apply the same rules to the first email that you send to another member. If it looks like you can't be bothered to say much or that you're sending the same one line message to several people, then they probably wont bother to reply. Tell that person a little about who you are and why you think you might both be compatible - respond directly to what you've read in that person's profile - sound interested and interesting and you'll get an email by return - sound boring and downbeat and you'll just be ignored. 

 

5. Check Back With The Site. There are two reasons why you should do this as often as possible. The most obvious one is to keep up to speed with who has joined since you last logged-on; that special someone might have signed-up since you last visited the site so don't miss out. However, what most people don't realise is that when you log-in to a dating site, your profile moves up the listings on the internal search engine which means that you are more likely to be spotted and subsequently contacted by other people. Don't be a stranger to the site you've joined and I recommend that you visit the site at least once a day during the lifetime of your membership. 

 

So there you have it - 5 easy ways to make your chosen dating site work for YOU. Have fun and happy hunting!

 

 

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We all have committed mistakes in our dating lives or our relationships. Some we have lived to regret. Through some research here are the most common regrets of dating people or people in a relationship. 

 

1. Most people regret not settling down with their childhood sweetheart or 1st love at college. They always believe that there will be more fish out there so why settle down? There might be more fish out there but do they actually fit your taste and personality. Compared to that proven fish that you have already established with your childhood sweetheart or 1st college love. Some people who didn’t marry their childhood sweetheart will only think that they have settled for 2nd best only. This will be unfair to the other party, because you will always be thinking about that 1st love.

 

2. Dating people for the very wrong reasons always result in disasters. There might be some that could pull it off but it could be rare. Some people date for reasons of that person being physically attractive, business reasons, business contracts, sex or even just out of sympathy. We instead should date people who we seem to like because of their great personality or that being a match for us. A friend of mine tried to date a Muslim because she was pretty attractive, eventually things didn’t work out because of cultural differences. If you know that you are entering a dating situation where things will really not work out, don’t waste your time on it. There could be others out there while you’re wasting your time on the wrong person.

 

3. People always regret not taking the offer of the date when the offer was there. People will always ask the “what if” question. Just imagine all the girls who turned down Bill Gates now. Bottom line give the person a chance, it won’t hurt to have a sip of coffee for only 30 minutes. You might even find out you might click.

 

4. In our current society most 20 something people will put career ahead of their love life. This is not a bad thing though. But once you hit your 30’s you will seem to lose something within you. You will become less attractive because of aging signs. Our body clocks will eventually catch up on us. Also most good catches will be fewer. Try to balance out your career and social life. Having a love life doesn’t mean you need to get married and sacrifice your career. It might even inspire you to work harder. It’s just how you view the situation. 

 

5. Never date a married person. Dating a married person always guarantees disaster. This relationship will always be about deceit, lies and cheating. The unmarried party will also be led to expect something that could or might never happen; which is being in a serious relationship with the married person. It might also bother your conscience that you are destroying the life of the married couple. This relationship or dating period will never ever work out and be fun. It will always be filled with doubt.

 

6. Stupid regrets here, people leave the person they love. Don’t know why. If you love the person why leave him or her? Often reasons for a person leaving his or her partner are due to infidelity. If things do eventually go broke it might be too late to go back. I mean if you love the person why be unfaithful? It might be tempting but it’s only a test of your relationship. Bottom-line, be faithful. 

 

7. People also regret not ending a really bad relationship earlier. There might have been a time during the bad relationship that there was someone better who would’ve wanted to be with you. But because you were in that bad relationship you passed out on that other wonderful person. So if you think you’re just not in the right situation have the courage to end it. 

 

8. Don’t be jackass in your relationship. People often regret that they could have been nicer to their partner. It will always haunt you when you treat your partner badly. How could our relationship have ended if I was nicer? Try to be courteous, remembering special dates (no matter how cheesy they are), kind, compromising, getting something special, being spontaneous. Don’t be too late to change, because you might regret it.

 

9. Don’t be callous when dumping a person. It definitely hurts and karma has a way of finding you.

 

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If you are trying  to pick up women online and 

just can't get at least one date a week you 

certainly need a little help. Just read this 

article and  start using these online flirting 

success tips and they will help you to get that 

first date much faster.You don't want to spend 

too much time online because you really can't 

feel the chemistry until the first “real world” 

date. However, you can get the women you're 

talking to to be  interested in you and set her “

on fire” just to get to know you better.Keep in 

mind that women feel attraction for a very 

different set of reasons than men do. Where men 

focus more on looks, women focus more on 

personality, self esteem, power and confidence. 

So, what are the secrets to get a date after one 

hour and 15 minutes of  flirting online? 

 

1. Make your replies simple and use easy 

questions. Concentrate on the conversation, not 

on getting a date. Remember that flirting is a 

way of connecting from the heart and 

acknowledging someone. Most women want to know 

what kind of person they are going out with.

 

2. Women always fall for men who are a little bit 

unreachable. Think of yourself as special and 

know what you deserve. 

 

3. Be yourself. The underlying key to all 

flirtation is confidence, the magical charm that 

makes others want to get to know you. 

 

4. Be funny but in the same time a little bit 

arrogant. It creates a wonderful, entertaining 

challenge that women just love to engage in...  

If you make a naughty, fun comment, something she 

is NOT expecting, then something magical begins 

to happen: she feels a spark of attraction, 

curiosity, intrigue because you're obviously 

different. 

 

5. People like people who are interested in them. 

So  when you engage someone in conversation make 

sure you spend at least 62% of the time listening 

to THEM! 

 

6.When you are talking about you, tell enough 

just to get her trust but keep a little mystery 

about you.

 

7. Never ever make yourself to available. In one 

hour of online conversation you have to make her 

believe that you're confident, that you're 

intelligent and funny. Don't stay any longer or 

you risk to become boring.

 

8. Find an excuse and just go, but not before you 

let her know that you're interested in her. Set 

another online date but not for the next day. You 

are a busy guy! Let her heat up a little bit. :) 

 

9. At the second date (online), after 15 minutes 

of talking, just say “Hey, I have some spare time 

this evening, can we meet? I just want to... 

convince myself that you are real.” This way, she 

will be surprised and won't have to much time to 

make the decision and you will run less risk of 

being rejected. If she is interested in you but 

she already has something fixed for that evening, 

she will ask for a date another time. If she don'

t, just say, next! 

 

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Men are interested in dating older women because 

they are more experienced and more capable of 

handling relationships smoothly. Older women are 

more mature, financially independent, and good 

lovers.

 

Younger men have been attracted to older women 

for a long time. This happens because older women 

are mature, know what expect from life, and do 

not care about what ‘neighbors say’.  If in the 

past this was a big shame, today these couples 

are not keeping in secret anymore their 

relationship.

 

Dating older woman can be a nice and exciting 

experience. If you are a person interested in 

dating older woman, you must think before because 

there are good parts and bad parts.

 

Some of the bad parts are that she has passed 

over in life and has many worries. She has ex-

boyfriends, husbands, children's, pending 

divorces, financial obligations, debts. Maybe 

your friends will consider you a hero, but your 

friends will talk about you, frown upon you. 

Remember that she is older than you are, has life 

experience, so she is often in control, and would 

like to manipulate you.

 

The good part is that she knows a lot about 

female- male relationships. She knows very well 

what she wants and from whom and they usually 

looking for a man that consider like them that 

compatibility and open communication are  more 

important than age. They do not need a man to 

take care of them. Older women are forthright and 

honest and they will tell you right off, what she 

thinks about you so you do not have to wonder 

where you stand with her.

 

It is necessary that you find an older woman who 

is interested in a younger man. You will have 

bigger chances of success to win her heart .If 

you already have a date with her, do not blow up. 

Here are some helpful tips for attracting her. 

 

Be yourself. She is dating you because she likes 

you; you offer her spontaneity and fun. So, do 

not even think about impersonating someone that 

you are not.

 

Take her somewhere she has never been before; 

show her that you are different from other men 

your age. Invite her at a jazz club, concert or 

an exotic restaurant.

 

You must change the topic of your discussions. 

Ask about her job, hobbies, what type of music 

she likes... Lady is smart, confident and mature, 

so do not discuss about age. You should be 

confident too.

 

Be spontaneous. Offer her something that people 

her age cannot, like excitement in and out of the 

bed. She is usually not looking for a serious 

relationship - she just wants to have fun. 

However, it is true that older women can do a lot 

for a younger man – besides sex.

 

Do not compare her to your ex. This would not 

make her feel better with you. The older woman 

can feel comfortable being with you even if you 

are younger and it will be at ease with your 

presence. Make her feel important and show her 

that you are interested in her.

 

You have to have the same intensity about life 

like her. You must know that an older woman will 

never wake you in the middle of the night to ask 

what you are thinking, and this should not bother 

to you. 

 

Do not move too fast. You know that she is not 

looking to make fast a family, because she 

already had one and that one failed. Maybe she 

already has children’s and this will complicate 

things. You should always be willing to accept 

the complications that come with dating an older 

woman.

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Kelly was a very wealthy Hollywood actress, who was used to a posh lifestyle. She lived in a multimillion dollar home in Beverly Hills. She had all sorts of people she paid to do things for her, such as her personal chef, her aerobics trainer, her gardener, her maid and her masseuse. She spared no expense to take care of her wants and needs.

 

Kelly was a great actress and had been nominated several times for Golden Globes and Academy Awards. She seemed to have everything she wanted.

 

In spite of losing her mother at a very young age, she had a very loving father and sister. Her Dad ensured that both of his girls got a great education. He also was very supportive of their career moves. Kelly had always wanted to be an actress. Her sister, Sarah, had always wanted to be a scientist.

 

Sarah drove from where she worked, at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to her sister’s home.

 

It was Kelly’s birthday and she invited dozens of celebrities, ranging from actors to musicians. Each guest took turns giving Kelly her extravagant gifts, such as gold-plated picture frames, modern expensive artwork and items from Hong Kong. It was time for Sarah, her sister, to give Kelly her birthday present. She handed Kelly a brand new photo album. Kelly said jokingly, “A photo album, Sarah? Do you know how many photo albums I have? I don’t have enough pictures to fill all my photo albums.”

 

Sarah knew her sister’s sarcastic humor and took the comment in stride. She finally said, “Open the album, sister.” “But-“ “OPEN the album, Kelly,” Sarah said with conviction.

 

Kelly opened the photo album. There were many photos of an attractive woman and a handsome man in their mid-thirties next to two girls. Both girls appeared to be less than ten years old.

 

Kelly’s mouth slowly started to open rather widely as if she had been transformed on the spot. She began to weep as tears of love ran down her face. She stared at the first page of pictures for several minutes. She finally said softly, “It’s Mom.” She couldn’t say anything more for another few minutes as she turned the page. The room was silent. The next page contained pictures of her mother, father, Sarah and her at the Grand Canyon. “Our last trip together,” Kelly said even more softly. She couldn’t hold back the running tears, which were now like Niagara Falls. The people in the room started to cry as well. Most of them knew that Kelly lost her mother at a very young age.

 

“Where did you get these?” Kelly asked Sarah. “These are absolutely priceless.” “Dad found them in the attic. I had the same reaction as you. I had a photoshop restore many of the pictures and make several copies. I had to make an album for you and me. It’s the least I could do for Mom,” exclaimed Sarah. “Do you remember the hike along the Colorado River?” Kelly asked Sarah. “She was so mad when we jumped in the river.” Both sisters hugged each other. Sarah was now crying as much as Kelly. Both sisters’ tears were tears of embrace and loyalty. They both adored one another.

 

After about an hour of reminiscing with each other and the guests who surrounded them, Kelly said, “Sarah, this is the greatest birthday present anyone could ever give me. Thank you.”

 

 

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Why are some relationships more honest than others? Why are some couples more truthful with each other while others like to deceive the partner? Nobody deserves to be lied, but there are no doubts that women are telling lies considerably and often. But so men do the same.

 

If you have trust issues in your relationship, in general, a woman may lie to you. Trust is something that you must build from the beginning of the relationship. Even though, a lot of people say ‘‘white lies'' in order to make others feel better. Some women lie because, as caring creatures they want to spare the feelings of the man they are dating or seeing.

 

So, here are some common lies told by women that you should know. Someday you might hear them from your partner and it is better to know their real meaning.

 

1.You're perfect. I love you just the way you are and I wouldn't change a thing about you. Let's be serious; nobody is perfect. At the beginning of a relationship all of them say this because they didn't know you very well but after some time will definitely find something that needs changed. So, if she tells you something like this, don't be too enthusiastic because she finds you perfect just for a couple of days, and after that she will ask you to change.

 

2.You're right. Every time you are arguing with you're girlfriend usually ends up by telling you that you are right? Maybe this makes you feel proud of you, but you have to know that this is a big lie. She said this just to make you shut up, even if she didn't consider that you're right. She knows that after a while you will see that she was right, and may be waiting for apologize.

 

3.Nothing is wrong. The most common lie '' I'm fine'' when asked if there is something wrong is the most used by women. You see that she is upset, she is acting strange or doesn't want to talk to you too much and ask her what is the problem she says that everything is fine. They don't want to tell the real truth but they are expecting that men to figure out that something is wrong and those they had a mistake with something.

 

4.I do love sports honey. Maybe she agrees to stay and watch with you every week at a football game but this doesn't really mean that she like it. She accepts to do this just to show you that she is different from other girls and you have common interest. You may be thinking that you have found the perfect girl for you, because not many of them would like to stay to watch football, but don't be too happy because after a while she might had enough and get angry every time you sit down to watch a game.

 

5.I like spending time with your friends. At the beginning this is ok, but not too much. Even if   they are good friends of you, she would like to spend more time alone with you and not with your friends. If she didn't tell you already this, she will ask you to keep visits from your buddies at minimum and then she might keep pretending she loves them.

 

6.Your family is adorable, so I like spending time with your family. The truth? Maybe twice a month. Think about it. Do you really think that she likes to spend time with your family where everybody is criticizing her and watch her every move? She agrees to spend time with your family when is necessary but she doesn't do it with much pleasure even if she is pretending in front of you that she likes them.

 

7.Your bank account doesn't matter. I hope you didn't believe this. We all know that this is definitely a lie. All women want a guy that is financial stable and independent, a guy that can assure her a future with no financial problems. This doesn't mean that you have to be very rich to have a girlfriend, but you have to have some money.

 

8.It doesn't bother to me if you look after women or go with your boys at strip-clubs.  This is too good to be truth. Even she says that this is ok, she will definitely be upset that you want to go. They hate to feel second best to a night out with the guys, and accept this in order to make themselves seem less pathetically needy. If you choose to go, she will make you a lot of comments after, so you better think twice before you go.

 

9.You are very good in bed. If she choose to speak about this topic without you ask her, you don't have to believe all she says. If she starts to compliment you about your sexual experience it doesn't mean that she really believes that. Often a woman who cares about a man tell him all that she knows he wants to hear just to make him feel good about himself. So think about your girlfriend, your relationship, your sexual experience and see if you really deserve compliments on this topic.

 

10.Don't worry, it happens to everyone. If you just make a mistake, or fail in bed, you might hear this lie from your girlfriend. She doesn't want to show you how upset she is on you but in her mind thinks something else. I wouldn't be too sure that your mistake is forgiven and I would worry in not making too many '' accidents'' like these.

 

With all these presented, now will be more easy for you to know when your girlfriend is lying. As you see, what a woman says is not what she really thinks.

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Are Friends Happy Being With You?

We all have different style of talking, laughing, smiling, responding and communicating. Some of us are a comfort for others. We enjoy being with some people and we don’t enjoy some people. What is the difference between these persons? Why one persons presence enlivens the gathering an other person dulls it? What are the qualities needed to make one self socially popular?

Smile -The very first quality is smile. When we see some body smiling, we feel pleased. And if the smile is without any malice it is more enchanting. Keep smiling. Keep your problems with yourself and keep your face smiling.

Listening - when we don’t speak but only listen, people love us. All of us have our own problems and need somebody to listen to us. Become a good listener. Ask open ended question such as - and after that? Why? And so on. That will encourage the speaker to pour out all to you.

Have something funny to say - There is enough pain in the world. Bring in some laughter. Have a collection of jokes and make your friends laugh. The more they laugh, the more they will enjoy your company.

Appreciate - have a word of appreciation for everyone. You can appreciate some body clothes, or shoes or what ever. Appreciate. Make friends feel good. 

To be friendly and to be charming is not an art. It can be easily developed by all of us. The only need is to pay less attention to our self and more to others. Make friends happy and they will love your presence. Make your presence the life of any gathering. Success is yours.

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When you want to buy jewelry, you have to choose the one that can compliment a formal outfit or for daily wear. It is not cheap to buy one, so think carefully before you decide. If you make the right decision, that chosen jewelry styles can draw attention to your best features or possibly camouflage less desirable areas. Your choice of jewelry style will subtly affect others perceptions, so what guidelines are there to help you select the most flattering jewelry? 

 

Earrings:

 

The main factor when choosing earring is your face shape. Face shape is important when selecting earrings. Face shapes are generally grouped as: oval, rectangle, round, heart and square.

 

Individuals with an oval face shape can wear any style while other people should look for styles that contrast their face shape. Selecting a hoop or button style for a round face would only emphasize the round shape. Square or long shapes will de-emphasize a round face.

 

The same is true with other face shapes; a long, rectangular face should stay away from long, dangling earrings and choose smaller studs instead. Square faces need the softness of round or hoop earrings and heart shaped faces are complimented with triangular shapes with a wide base that contrasts a narrow chin. 

 

Necklace:

 

Your choice of necklace can minimize or emphasize your size. If you want to create or emphasize a taller appearance choose longer necklaces and V shapes. A necklace that falls past the bustline but above the waist will elongate while a choker style or shorter U shaped necklace resting on the breast bone will shorten your appearance. 

 

The size of your necklace should also be considered. Fuller figures can compliment their proportions with larger, chunkier pieces that would overwhelm an individual with a smaller frame. 

 

Bracelets and Rings:

 

Similar guidelines should be followed with bracelets and rings as with necklace choice. Women of average build and height will find a wide bracelet most complimentary. Petite women should look for more delicate pieces and tall or full figured women should layer several small or wide bracelets, avoiding very delicate pieces that can look lost. 

 

When selecting rings make sure that the setting doesn't cover your knuckle which not only will cause fingers to look short but can interfere with movement and comfort. 

 

Shorter fingers benefit from oval settings while longer fingers look best with wide bands or simple, round settings. 

 

What you like and want to own:

 

While these guidelines may influence the type of jewelry you select you can be sure that there are many, many choices for all tastes and occasions regardless of your shape or size. 

 

The above are guidelines. The most important of all is choosing what you love. It is you who wear them. Even though those chosen ones are perfect for your face shape and size, you do not like them.

 

There is no point to buy. Use your feeling to decide which one is best for you.

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Just as every woman needs a pair—or twenty—of jeans, a few pairs of black shoes (at the very least: ballet flats, thongs, kitten heels and stilettos), a cocktail dress, a few basic skirts, a chic business suit, a cardigan sweater…I could go on but you get my point. Just as every woman needs these fashion staples, she needs a few jewelry basics—seven actually—with which to accessorize her outfits. 

 

Like a custom paint job on a sleek Harley, accessories personalize your style and tell the world that you care enough to go the extra mile for appearance’s sake. And we all know that appearance counts. Within the first three seconds of taking you in, people make judgments about you that you usually cannot reverse. So why not make a good first impression with a look that is polished, put together, and says that you pay attention to style and detail? Still with me? Good. Here are seven jewelry staples no well-dressed woman should be without. Choose any one of them to accessorize in a snap, and to ensure that snap judgments made about you reflect who you really are. 

 

Diamond studs Anyone can pull off this classic accessory. Diamond studs are elegant, timeless and simple enough to be worn with other jewelry and any style of hair or dress. Look for clear, sparkling gems with at least ½ carat total weight, set in white gold or platinum (not yellow gold) to show off their colorlessness. As for shape, round studs will always be in style, but princess cut styles are popular—and classic too. Look for screw backs to help ensure that you won’t lose your investment, and make sure the setting is secure (I prefer four prongs to three). 

 

Be warned that quality diamond studs can be pricey. Blue Nile.com has a beautiful pair of ½ carat tw diamond studs with screw backs for $600; Tiffany & Co. sells a beautiful pair of .22 total carat weight diamonds set it platinum for $875. Can’t afford these beauties? My sparkly CZ look-alikes get the job done, and cost under $40. And I don’t have to worry about losing—or insuring them. 

 

Pearl studs Like diamond studs, pearl studs can be worn with every style of dress, and with all types of jewelry. Unlike diamond studs, pearl studs are surprisingly affordable, especially when you choose freshwater pearls, which today can rival the beauty of their saltwater cousins. Look for round white gems that are well-matched; these are classics and won’t go out of style. Beware of purchasing button-shaped (flattened) pearls when you think you’re getting round. Choose a back that is comfortable, secure and comprised of a metal your skin can tolerate, such as white gold, yellow gold or platinum. 

 

When wearing pearls, keep in mind that the gems are typically associated with a demure, ladylike reputation, so they’re perfect for a job interview, wedding or other formal setting. Of course, classic pearls are perfect for daytime and casual events as well, and give the wearer a timeless, feminine look that is very polished. 

 

When buying pearl studs, choose akoya cultured pearls or their far more affordable freshwater counterparts, which are just as beautiful. For the best look, choose pearls that are 6mm or greater in size. JR Dunn sells Mikimoto akoya cultured pearls in 6mm round white for $340; MoonRiverPearls.com sells round white freshwater cultured pearls in 7mm for $38.

 

Dangle earrings I love dangles for their drama, and because their typical hook backs make them easy to get on and off. But many dangles aren’t for everyday; they’ll look out of place with shorts and a tank, for example. If you’re going a bit more formal, though, you have many options with this earring style. Keep in mind that if you want your dangle earrings to become a jewelry staple, look for a classic, elegant design in a neutral color, such as an all metal style or one that ends in a cultured pearl, for example. For your staple piece, don’t choose anything trendy or cute; steer clear of hearts, stars, zodiac signs and skulls. (If you want to go trendy that’s fine, just buy something inexpensive.) As for what to choose, I prefer a dangle that hangs an inch or two below the earlobe to really make a statement. White gold and yellow gold bars, chains or chandeliers are timeless favorites. Of course, hairstyle and wardrobe will play a role here too. If your hair is very long you can get away with more dramatic—and longer—styles. Remember, though, if you wear a dramatic earring it’s best to skip the necklace and let the earrings speak for themselves. 

 

Silver or gold hoop earrings Several styles of hoop earrings can be considered jewelry staples, from small diamond-encrusted loops to gargantuan, J.Lo-style hoops. It all depends on what you like, so choose hoops that fit your personality. Keep in mind, though, that oversize hoops can overpower short hair, an updo, or a face with small features, so take in the overall picture before you step out. Small gold, silver, diamond, pearl or CZ hoops go with everything and are always in style. Look for hoop earrings with a back that’s easy to fasten and won’t readily bend or fall out. And don’t wear gigantic hoops to a job interview or other professional setting, unless you work at Vogue.

 

Diamond solitaire pendant There’s not enough room here to write about the five Cs of diamond quality, but, if you’re interested, there are a ton of sites out there where you can read about how to choose a diamond. As for the pendant, a single bezel set diamond on a white gold chain looks amazing, crisp and classic. Choose an 18-inch length with a secure clasp (I prefer lobster claw here) and make sure the chain is sturdy, yet thin and unobtrusive. It’s the diamond that you want to showcase here, not the chain. As with studs, you can get a gorgeous solitaire pendant made with a CZ, or, for a twist, try a pearl. 

 

Pearl strand When choosing a classic pearl strand, look for an 18-inch princess length in a classic creamy white. This length is very versatile, and the color is timeless. Both akoya cultured pearls and freshwater cultured pearls fit the bill, although akoyas will be more expensive. Other factors to keep in mind: pearl size counts. After the 7.5-8.0 mm mark, prices rise dramatically, but a 6.5mm strand is lovely and affordable. Look at luster and surface. Pearls should have a high luster, or surface sheen, meaning they reflect light well. They should also be free from obvious blemishes. Pay attention to uniformity. Make sure the pearls are the same size, the same color and have a uniform luster—the warm glow that appears to come from within the pearl. To check that the pearls are uniformly round, roll the strand on a table. Matched pearls will roll smoothly. 

 

So you think pearl strands are too Barbara Bush? A Tin Cup necklace, where the pearls are evenly spaced on a chain, is a gorgeous alternative.

 

A Classic Timepiece Lots of options here, but if you’re going to choose just one watch it has to be classic, functional and stylish. I like a water-resistant oversize sterling silver watch or a classic tank watch, both of which will look good with everything except formalwear (then you can tuck it in your clutch). A stainless steel band will wear better than leather, and is usually water-resistant, but try it on in case it feels too heavy or overwhelms your wrist. Stick with a classic white or muted watch face with numbers that are easy to read. (Bold colors are pretty, but distracting.) A glow-in-the-dark face is a plus. As for brands, Swiss Army has some great styles that wear well and don’t break the bank. If you have the means, a Tag Heuer or Rolex is always nice too.  

 

When you have your seven basic jewelry staples, it’s time to play. There are so many other classics you can add to your jewelry box if you’re so inclined. A diamond tennis bracelet, a beautiful Tahitian pearl bracelet, an oversize pearl cocktail ring, or a signature piece in your birthstone all look terrific. Depending on your style personality and budget, you can choose plenty of other extras to keep up with fashion trends, but keep these on the inexpensive side as they likely won’t stand the test of time. For a statement-making piece, choose an oversize cocktail ring in a bold color. Or, if you like today’s layered look, pick several chain necklaces in your favorite metal in varying lengths, and layer them with pearl strands or oversized turquoise, wood or mother-of-pearl beaded necklaces. Wide wood, mother-of-pearl or metal cuffs always look terrific, and stackable bangles, especially personalized charm bracelets, are always fun. (Do spend more on charm bracelets, as you’ll probably hang on to these.) 

 

Still stuck on what to wear? You can always go with my favorite and most valued piece of jewelry: a handcrafted, hand painted macaroni necklace made for me by my four-year-old son.

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Do any of you remember Marilyn Monroe sexily purring “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend?” Do you have any idea what that did the engagement ring market. Guys are still paying for that statement. Sure back in the 50s women knew it wouldn’t be sensible to wear such a large engagement ring but that didn’t mean a gal couldn’t yearn for it. Today a women wouldn’t feel in the least bit guilty about wearing such a diamond, in fact there are many a women that judge how well they are loved by the size of the rock they are wearing because they “know” what Marilyn knew, that “diamonds are in fact a girls best friend.”

 

When we see the engagement rings worn by stars like Madonna or Catherine Zeta-Jones we take notice and their choices influence the trends that follow. Celebrities are the leaders in setting fashion and jewelry trends. Madonna with her Edwardian engagement ring and Catherine Zeta-Jones’s antique styled 10 carat diamond ring has revived the desire to own a beautiful antique engagement ring. In fact it’s one of the hottest engagement ring styles in 20 years. The size of the diamonds in current styles has also grown from the average one carat to over three carats. That’s a pretty big rock that’s going to set you back a bit. But girls know they deserve it!

 

If you aren’t sure whether bigger is better than have a look at the jewels at this years Oscars which are said to total over $50 million dollars in value. Wonder how many vaults it took to keep those locked up for the night? With bling being the in thing one has to stop and wonder how the heck normal average working guys plan to pay for these rings. When their fiancés are asked the standard answer is “doesn’t matter I’m worth it. That’s great if your guy is earning a 6 figure salary but wait what if he’s not. What if he’s joe average living from pay day to pay day. What should he do move into the bush and give up his home, perhaps take up walking and sell his car?

 

Wait guys maybe you can get away with a really good quality cubic zirconia. No guarantees but it might be worth a try. Most of the high end ones can only be identified by a quality jeweler. Then again maybe she won’t care as long as it’s big and impressive. Ok girls lets be real here. Dreaming and lusting for that big 5 carat rock is just fine. No problem with dreaming, but when it comes time for your man to buy that ring remember that the ring is not what you are marrying so perhaps it’s time to consider the quality and quantity of the husband to be rather than the ring. Big diamond or little diamond it doesn’t matter as long as the two of you are blissfully happy. Let the celebrities wear their big diamonds and let them sparkle and shine in the lime light. It doesn’t matter because you got your man! That’s what counts!

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Even the most affordable pieces of jewelry are still costlier than most of the everyday things we purchase. Furthermore, its easy for people with untrained eyes to be

 

 fooled into paying a lot for fake jewelry. Use the tips below to ensure you're making the smart and the right investment when buying jewelry pieces.

 

How to Buy Gold Jewelry

 

Gold is one of the most commonly used materials for jewelry. And as gold jewelry doesn't discolor like silver does, they are ideal for people with allergy concerns. Because of its malleability, gold is mixed with other metals to improve its durability and structure. That's why even 24K gold isn't really made purely of gold.

 

Gold jewelry is measured by its karat or the amount of gold it contains. 24K gold is the highest karat amount you can look for. The next would be 18K, 14K, 12K, and 10K. Any gold jewelry with a rating lower than 10K is no longer considered gold jewelry. In Europe, the karat rating is shown in percentage. 18K would be .750 because it contains 75% gold. 14K would be .583, 12K would be .500.

 

How to Buy Jewelry Made of Silver, Platinum, and Other Metals

Other metals beside gold are also used to make jewelry. Platinum is one good example and today's market prices it even more expensively than gold. Platinum jewelry is also rated according to its platinum content.

 

92.5% is the highest rating provided for silver or sterling silver jewelry pieces; it signifies the amount of silver used in the jewelries. Other metals commonly used for jewe

 

lry are pewter and vermeil.

 

How to Buy Gemstone Jewelry

There are two primary types of gemstones: natural and artificial. Natural gemstones are more expensive. Artificial, company-created, or synthetic gemstones are made in the laboratory.

 

The size and weight are important when buying gemstones. A 1-carat gemstone will weigh 50 points or 1/5th of a gram. At times, gemstones are subjected to certain treatments to change or improve their durability or appearance. The laws require jewelry makers to label their items clearly if they had been treated in any way. In most cases, treated jewelry pieces are less costly than untreated ones.

 

 

Commonly used treatments today include bleaching, dyeing, diffusion, fracture filling, impregnating, irradiation, and heating. Bleaching is used to whiten pearls, jades, and other similar stones. Dyeing, diffusion, heating, and irradiation mostly have to do with improving the color of gemstones. Impregnating and fracture filling, on the other hand, make flaws of gemstones less visible.

 

Gemstones are also appraised according to the same 4C’s used for appraising diamonds, and they are cut, color, clarity, and, which has been previously discussed, carat weight.

 

Darker gemstones aren't always better. Sapphire that's too dark could have its bluish shade ending up appearing black, and this is considered undesirable by many. Its best to view the color of gemstones at all light levels to judge it more accurately. Ultimately, look for vividness and brightness in colored gemstones.

 

Clarity refers to the absence of flaws in a gemstone. Imperfections, or inclusions as they're called, are sometimes used to as birthmarks because they indicate the gemstones origins. Other times, they actually increase the value of the gemstone, such as it is in the case of stars in star rubies and sapphires.

 

 

Cut doesn't necessarily make a gemstone more expensive, but it could enhance or detract from its appearance.

 

Gemstones can be classified into several categories. Traditional gemstones are made up of emerald, blue sapphire, and ruby. They were originally called precious gemstones and with the rest merely delegated to semi-precious category. Most of the time, rubies and emeralds are more expensive than sapphires because of their rarity.

 

New classic

 

s refer to currently fashionable gemstones, those on the rise in the industry like aquamarine and tourmaline. Connoisseur gemstones refer to those that are hard to find like alexandrite, a rare pinkish stone, sapphires that have other colors than blue, and black opal.

 

Collectors gems are rare but affordable and of great beauty like morganite and zircon. Lastly, affordable gemstones are those with high quantity in the market, affordably priced, but with excellent overall value such as amethyst and blue topaz.

 

How to Buy Pearl Jewelry

Pearls may be natural, cultured (naturally grown but with human intervention), or synthetic. Artificial or synthetic pearls are man-made and produced using plastic, glass, or other similar materials. Pearls are judged according to the skin, luster, shape, and size. Skin refers to the absence of blemishes, luster is an exclusive quality of pearls, referring to its surface glow, and shape places preferences for the most perfect spheres for pearls.

 

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