2010年7月28日星期三

Buddha tshirts

Why? because with great power comes great responsibility and most people cringe at the thought of responsibility. We all want to be comfortable like kids in a playground, it easy, but the problem is that it doesn’t fill the human need for growth and contribution.So when you wear a Buddha t-shirt you can proclaim ;I have unlimitted inner power.; Its really not about proclaiming ;I’m in a religion; its really about believing in yourself and your ability to make your dreams and desires come true. This then casts Buddhism more in the light of a ;life philosophy; rather than a religion. Thus the reason why the Buddha is found in the names of restaurants, stores, boutiques and Buddha t-shirts. We like to call it ;Power Buddha;. When you get a chance come check out our ;power buddha; t-shirs.Buddha t-shirtChad is a 20 year practitioner of Buddhism and a philosopher from San Diego CaArticle Source: Buddha tshirts.Buddha t-shirts can be a great way to express your spirituality or your affinity for the middle way. What is middle way? Middle comes from way way back in the historical Buddha time Shakyamuni Buddha or Siddhartha Guatama, where he talked of leading a life of actions based on the middle way. Rather that following the extremests of his time who would burn their flesh to find liberation or the other extremes of hedonism and pleasure he found that a path down the middle would be more value producing and create more happiness for people.When people see the buddha or buddhist statues or buddha t-shirts they like to think of easy going, even tempered, good guy, but the buddha was just a man who found the truth of enlightenment through self observation. He realized that we are all connected and effect each other on levels that were incomprehendable by the common human. Of course his greatest realization was that enlightenment or ;infinite inner power; exists in all human beings, yet most are unaware of it and even scared of it.

Amber Jewelry: Centuries of Striking Amber Necklaces, Earrings, Pendants, Bracelets and Rings

You will join the millions of amber jewellery enthusiasts.Pushpinder Marjara is a gemstone jewellery dealer and enthusiasts. With more than 30 years of experience in fine handcrafted sterling silver jewellery manufacturing and repairing. For more information about the latest trends in handcrafted gemstone jewellery, visit Gemguru jewelry collections which consist of over 5,000 impressive gemstone jewelry pieces including Baltic amber sterliArticle Source: Amber Jewelry: Centuries of Striking Amber Necklaces, Earrings, Pendants, Bracelets and Rings.It is therefore important for amber enthusiasts to be able to differentiate a real piece from a fake one as far more imitation amber is being produced than its authentic counterpart. Amber is actually relatively light, smooth to the touch and see-through. Beware of plastic imitation pieces that are not as smooth. There are several tests available to determine the authenticity of amber jewellery but the most practical one is to simply rub the amber piece to see that it heats up and attracts nearby lint particles. This knowledge alone should help you to stay clear of imitation amber and you will be rewarded with a fabulous piece of fine handcrafted gemstone jewellery.

Amber Jewelry: Centuries of Striking Amber Necklaces, Earrings, Pendants, Bracelets and Rings

Baltic amber naturally occurs in 250 colors and can therefore complement virtually any color of clothing. Earrings and necklaces made with most hues of amber are perfect for blond hair or brown eyes. Because amber conveys a sense of wisdom, it is also the perfect gift for the intellectual type.Currently, demand for amber far exceeds its available supply. This has caused an ever increasing availability of imitation amber jewellery, sometimes passing as the real thing.In fact, 80% the world total supply of amber comes from the Baltic area. Burmite (Burmese amber), Semitite (Sicilian amber), and Rumanite (Romanian amber) make up the other three varieties of amber. They are increasingly becoming rare and as such, you should expect them to sell at higher prices than the Baltic type. Burmite amber can only be recovered through mining and exhibits a red to brown shade of coloring. Sicilian amber has a darker shade of red while Romanian amber has a distinctive, almost blackish shade of dark red. Amber is one of the November and December birthstones and represents the zodiac sign Taurus, which makes it a perfect gift for anybody born during these months.

Amber Jewelry: Centuries of Striking Amber Necklaces, Earrings, Pendants, Bracelets and Rings

Throughout history, amber was thought to possess healing qualities as well as repel evil and provide protection against poisons. Even the Romans used to call it the ;Gold of the North;.The majority of amber found on earth ranges from 30 to 90 million years old and is divided into four distinct categories. By far, the most abundant of the four is the Baltic amber, also called Succinite amber.Amber Jewellery has been very popular for centuries. Museums all over the world exhibit some of the finest amber necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets and rings. Amber jewellery has a mysterious beauty. Amber is a form of gemstone that is valued and unique. Though its formation is different from the other gemstones and jewels like diamonds and amethyst, amber can be easily cut and made into fascinating gold or silver handcrafted jewellery.When people think of amber, the first image that usually comes to people minds is that of ancient insects being trapped in a golden see-through substance. However, over the last few years, the demand for handcrafted amber jewellery has been growing rapidly. Unlike other gemstones such as diamonds and emeralds, amber is actually formed over time from fossilized tree resin until it takes the appearance of a hard stone like substance. It is then carved and polished to make bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, pendants or other types of accessories.

Amber Jewelry: Centuries of Striking Amber Necklaces, Earrings, Pendants, Bracelets and Rings

Throughout history, amber was thought to possess healing qualities as well as repel evil and provide protection against poisons. Even the Romans used to call it the ;Gold of the North;.The majority of amber found on earth ranges from 30 to 90 million years old and is divided into four distinct categories. By far, the most abundant of the four is the Baltic amber, also called Succinite amber.Amber Jewellery has been very popular for centuries. Museums all over the world exhibit some of the finest amber necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets and rings. Amber jewellery has a mysterious beauty. Amber is a form of gemstone that is valued and unique. Though its formation is different from the other gemstones and jewels like diamonds and amethyst, amber can be easily cut and made into fascinating gold or silver handcrafted jewellery.When people think of amber, the first image that usually comes to people minds is that of ancient insects being trapped in a golden see-through substance. However, over the last few years, the demand for handcrafted amber jewellery has been growing rapidly. Unlike other gemstones such as diamonds and emeralds, amber is actually formed over time from fossilized tree resin until it takes the appearance of a hard stone like substance. It is then carved and polished to make bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, pendants or other types of accessories.

2010年7月15日星期四

Review of the New Fossil Wrist Net MSN Direct Watch

Both are simply daily alarms. The Paparazzi allows you to specify a pattern like every day, every Tuesday, or a custom date any time in the future.The Swatch Paparazzi also has a slightly nicer screen. Although they appear tobe about the same size, the contrast on the Paparazzi's screen is higher ***it easier to read. The Paparazzi's backlight is more effective, aswell. Although the Fossil's backlight is certainly adequate, it illuminates thescreen unevenly (check out the FossilWrist Net photo gallery to see what I mean). Comparison Chart -- The Fossil Wrist Net and the Swatch Paparazzi FeatureFossil Wrist Net Swatch Paparazzi Overall appearancexBandxScreenxSpeakerxButtonsxBacklightxSignal Strength 1xxCharger 2xWatch facesxDurability 3xSizexPrice$199 $149$1501 I really couldn't tell which watch seemed to do better at pickingup a signal. One minute the Paparazzi's signal strength indicator was higher, thenext minute, it was the Fossil's. All I can definitively say is that both watches'ability to pick up the MSN Direct signal was perfectly adequate.2 Although I definitely like the Fossil's charger better, and feelthat the cord on the Paparazzi's charger is too short, I should note that the Paparazzi'scharger is better for traveling in that it's significantly smaller and lighter.3 I did not explicitly test the durability of either watch,however I'm giving this one to the Paparazzi because the Wrist Net is not waterresistant. From the Reference Guide: "Your watch is not meant to besubmerged in water. However it will withstand a little rain while being worn."What I Like About the Fossil Wrist NetThe look.I guessthey were just trying to be ironic since a few of their watch faces are vintageanalog designs, however I think the button is unnecessarily prominent. WhenI first saw a picture of the new Wrist Net, I was hoping the button representedsome Fossil-specific innovation. Maybe a "jog dial" (a quick and easyway to scroll through options), or a volume control, but apparently it's just abig button, no better constructed than the other four on the watch. (Did I mentionhow much I love the buttons on the Paparazzi?) Speaking of volume, that's another area in which the Fossil Wrist Net is lacking.The speaker is a little on the weak side, and the tonesare muted and muffled. The countdown timer alert sounds four quick, soft tones,then falls silent. The alarm tones are slightly better and do last longer,but are still not as loud as I would like. Sound quality was one of the improvementsSuunto made to the n3i, and Fossil might have considered doing the same. They might also consider adding an hourly chime option in the future. Currently, the sound on the Wrist Net is either all on, all off, or alerts only. The Paparazzi, on the other hand, in addition to those three options, also allows you to toggle an hourly chime.And speaking of alarms, I was disappointed to discover that the alarms on the Fossil Wrist Net are not programmable, meaning you cannot specify a date or a schedule.