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The Glorious Pearl: Learn About Pearls Before You Buy
The Glorious Pearl: Learn About Pearls Before You Buy
The pearl, with its celestial glow and mystery, is the only gemstone formed within a living creature and throughout history has been a symbol of wealth and sophistication. Discover the different types of pearls, what their enhancement codes mean and how to care for pearl strands.
Ancient Chinese legend tells how the moon holds the power to create pearls and Arabic legend says that pearls were formed when dewdrops filled with moonlight fell into the ocean and were swallowed by oysters. |
Natural vs. Cultured Pearls
A natural pearl actually begins as a foreign object, such as a piece of sand, caught inside an oyster's inner body. The oyster goes into defensive action and secretes a substance called nacre around this foreign object (irritant) to protect itself. The oyster will continue to secrete nacre around the irritant, adding layer upon layer, to produce a pearl.
Natural pearls are extremely rare--in every 10,000 oysters, you might be lucky to find a single natural pearl. Just recently, a double-strand of 68 perfect natural pearls, known as the ''Baroda Pearls,'' was auctioned at Christie's Auction House for $7 million. Because of this scarcity, most pearls today are cultured pearls.
Kokichi Mikimoto patented the process of culturing pearls inside Akoya oysters in Japan in 1916. Once cultured pearls were developed and offered to the public in the 1920s, the "pearl craze" began--everyone wanted them, could afford them and wore them. Because the culturing process occurs over several years, a perfect balance of conditions is required for the aquaculture, or growth in water, of pearls. It takes more than 800,000 oyster hours to grow cultured pearls considered of "high quality." Japan dominated the industry until China became the leading producer of cultured pearls in the 1980s.
Cultured pearls are still actual pearls, sharing the same properties of natural pearls and growing organically inside of oysters in the same fashion as natural pearls. The only difference is a person carefully implants the irritant, a small piece of polished shell, in the oyster, rather than leaving it to chance. However, it's still up to nature to create the miraculous beauty of a pearl.
Cultured pearls can be from saltwater or freshwater mollusks. Freshwater pearls are formed in freshwater mussels that live in lakes, rivers, ponds and other bodies of fresh water. Most freshwater cultured pearls sold today come from China. By contrast, saltwater pearls grow in oysters that live in the ocean, usually in protected lagoons, such as the Akoya, South Sea and Tahitian pearls.
Tahitian Black Pearls
A wonderful substitute for these rare and costly pearls can be found in large, Tahitian-colored Swarovski crystal ''pearls.''
Tahitian black pearls, also called South Sea Black pearls are grown in the waters of French Polynesia. They are cultivated from the black-lipped variety of the Pinctada maxima oyster, which reach a foot or more in diameter, producing large pearls. The oyster is very sensitive to the pearl culturing process, which makes the pearls very costly to produce. These dramatic pearls are traditionally called ''black,'' but their color can range from metallic silver to graphite with blue, purple or green overtones.
South Sea Pearls
A creative alternative to the extremely rare and giant pearls is the Swarovski crystal ''pearl'' in suitable colors.
South Sea pearls, also called White South Sea pearls, are saltwater pearls with a unique, satiny luster that comes from the rapidly deposited nacre and warm waters of the South Seas, located between the northern coast of Australia and southern coast of China. These waters are the native habitat of the large oyster, the Pinctada maxima. The oyster grows up to 12 inches in diameter, and can be nucleated with a much larger bead than other saltwater oysters, such as the Ayoka.
The two different varieties of Pinctada maxima are distinguished by the coloration of the outer edge of the interior: the silver lipped and the gold-lipped. The shell is known as mother-of-pearl, and is responsible for the coloration of the cultured pearls produced.
South Sea pearls also have a subtle array of colors, typically white, silver and golden, that are rare in other pearl types. The South Sea oyster will only accept one nucleation at a time and because of the rarity and sensitivity of this type of oyster, cultivation of these pearls is much more difficult, making them more expensive.
Freshwater Pearls
Beautiful examples of natural peach, natural mauve and bleached white potato-shaped freshwater pearls.
Freshwater cultured pearls come from freshwater mussels and appear in a wide variety of shapes and natural colors. They tend to be less expensive than saltwater pearls, making them a popular choice for younger people and jewelry designers. As freshwater pearls are solid nacre, they are also quite durable, resisting chipping, wear and degeneration.
Keshi Pearls
The word keshi means ''poppy seed'' in Japanese, and these pearls are often referred to as ''poppy seed pearls.'' Keshi pearls are formed when the oyster rejects and spits out the implanted nucleus before the culturing process is completed. Keshi may form in either saltwater or freshwater pearls and they are generally small in size with widely varying shapes because there is no nucleus to guide the process.
Keshi pearls come in myriad of colors, and tend to be high luster. Because the implanted nucleus of the pearl has been expelled by the oyster, the resulting pearl is 100 percent nacre, giving it a lustrous and shimmering surface quality. Even though Keshi pearls are solid nacre, they are not considered natural pearls because they are a bi-product of the culturing process, not a natural occurrence.
Pearl Enhancement
As a charter member of the AGTA (American Gem Trade Association), Fire Mountain Gems and Beads abides by AGTA's code of ethics, which is an even higher standard than the Federal Trade Commission's Guides for the Jewelry Industry on disclosing colored gemstone enhancements. Fire Mountain Gems and Beads discloses all enhancements of gems sold (with the exception of normal cutting and polishing) and the method of enhancement, if known.Pearl Enhancements Codes:
Symbols for Specific Forms of Enhancements: | |
Natural (N) | Stones which are not currently known to be enhanced. |
Bleached | The use of heat, light and/or other agents to lighten or remove a gemstone's color. |
Dyed | The introduction of color matter onto a pearl to give it new color, intensify present color or improve color uniformity. |
Irradiated (R) | The use of neutrons, gamma rays or beta particles (high energy electrons) to alter a pearl's color. |
Code | Enhancement Method | |
Pearl (Bleached) | B | Bleached to improve color and appearance |
Pearl (Dyed) | D | Dyed to give rose, blue or golden overtones or a chemical treatment combined with heat (also called electro-coated) to produce grey to black color |
Pearl Care
Produced by a living organism, pearls require special care because they contain calcareous crystals that are sensitive to chemicals and acids. To care for your cultured or natural pearls, avoid using perfume, hairspray, abrasives, solvents, and nail polish removers while wearing them. Like your skin, cultured pearls contain water and may dehydrate and crack if exposed continuously to arid conditions. Pearls should be cleaned and re-strung annually if worn regularly. Do not use ultrasonic cleaning.
Additional Resources
- Shop for cultured freshwater pearls
- View an article about how to accessorize with pearls
- View a guide about pearl grading
- View a tutorial on how to dye your own pearls
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We would like to share some of the customer comments we received in response to the article "The Glorious Pearl: Learn About Pearls Before You Buy," as featured in an email newsletter. Please keep in mind that the comments expressed below are those of our customers and do not reflect the views of Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. |
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Original Title: Lucky Old Sun. Format: CD. Artist: Kenny Chesney. Language: English. Genre: Country. Track Listing: Disk 1. 1. I m Alive (with Dave Matthews). 2. Way Down Here. 3. Boats. 4. Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven. 5. Down The Road (with Mac McAnally). 6. Spirit of A Storm. 7. Ten with A Two. 8. The Life. 9. Key s in The Conch Shell. 10. Nowhere to Go Nowhere to Be. 11. That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day (with Willie Nelson)). |
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Notes & Personnel Info |
Personnel: Kenny Chesney (vocals, guitar); John Willis, Mac McAnally, B. James Lowry (guitar); Kenny Greenberg, Pat Buchanan (electric guitar); Steve Hinson (steel guitar); Mickey Raphael (harmonica); Jim Horn (tenor saxophone); Scott Ducaj, Steven Herrman (trumpet); Chris Dunn (trombone); Gary Prim, John Hobbs (piano); Randy McCormick (Hammond b-3 organ); Larry Paxton (bass guitar); Lonnie Wilson, Paul Leim (drums); Robert Greenidge (steel drum); Eric Darken (percussion); Tim Hensley, Wyatt Beard, Buddy Cannon (background vocals). | |
Additional personnel: Elan Atias, Ernest Williams, Junior Marvin , Aston Barrett (vocals). | |
Since 2002's NO SHOES, NO SHIRT, NO PROBLEMS, Kenny Chesney has slowly transformed himself from a standard Nashville country crooner into something more unexpected: a 21st-century Jimmy Buffett, as interested in Caribbean rhythms, Florida sunshine, and the steady rhythm of the ocean waves as he is in traditional country-music storytelling. LUCKY OLD SUN continues Chesney's paeans to life on the beach, with highlights including the first single "Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven," "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)," a duet with the equally laid-back Willie Nelson, the clever "The Key's in the Conch Shell," and the soaring opener, "I'm Alive," with a guest appearance by Dave Matthews. LUCKY OLD SUN is also available in a special limited Deluxe Edition, which includes a second disc that includes four live tracks and two music videos, one for the single "Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven" and one that was used as the pre-show introduction on Chesney's 2008 "Poets and Pirates" tour. | |
Producer: Kenny Chesney; Buddy Cannon |
Engineer: Tony Castle |
Musical Guests | |
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The Wailers | |
Mac McAnally | |
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Country Dance Kings | |
On, Pickin' | |
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Technical Info
Release Date : 10/27/2008 | |
Original Release Date : 2008 | |
Catalog ID : 88697345532 | |
Label : Blue Chair Records | |
Number of Discs : 1 | |
Studio/Live : Studio | |
Mono/Stereo : Stereo | |
SPAR Code : n/a | |
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- "LUCKY feels encouragingly personal for Chesney -- particularly 'Way Down Here,' written in the wake of his 2005 divorce..." -- Grade: B
Kenny Chesney"I could've done a 'greatest hits,'" allows the man who just notched his 15th #1 single and has more Top 10 country hits than any artist this century. "But I think to really be an artist, you have to stand in your now. So as a songwriter, I felt it was more important to offer this picture of me now rather than later.
"These songs are more relevant to me and my life today and over the last 3 years...where I've been in my life, what I've done, who I'm becoming. So I wanted this to be less of a blueprint of where I hang out and have a few beers, I wanted it to be more the map of my soul."
Whether it's the pensive retreat and exhale of "Way Down Here," the suspension of time that defines "Nowhere to Go, Nowhere to Be" or the philosophical resilience of "I'm Alive" -- originally recorded by Willie Nelson for his Chesney co-produced Moment of Forever -- these are songs about digging a little deeper, letting go of what you know and trying to find the peace within. Indeed, in many ways, working with Nelson -- who duets on the Tin Pan Alley standard, "That Lucky Old Sun" -- was pivotal in this project's evolution.
"[Co-producing Moment of Forever] gave me a real artistic shift," Chesney confesses of the collaboration that saw the men embracing songs by Bob Dylan, Randy Newman, Guy Clark, Kris Kristofferson and Nelson himself. "I came away from those sessions more inspired as a songwriter. I found I was eager to tell stories, to try to find more commonality with people through my songwriting.
"If there's one thing I learned from Willie -- beyond to truly breathe -- it was his gift to touch people where they live. If Be as You Are represented something that was personal, I think this one just seems more honest and truthful. It comes from a deeper place, from who I am when I'm still."


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Kids have a natural love of music. They love to dance, shake and explore sounds and movement. Like with so many things in their lives, music is much more fun when it is shared with the grownups and siblings in their lives! Music can help focus their attention, music can lift their spirits and research shows that music can help make them smarter!
Many researchers believe that the earlier kids are exposed to music, the more their sponge-like brains absorb and respond to tones. In Early Literacy research, this is beneficial to their pre-literacy development and is known as Phonological Awareness. There are lots of ways you can help build this skill in and with your child including:
Good Kids music is not something that is easy to find. A lot of the albums are hit or miss with quality and enjoyableness for the grownups who have to listen to it too. We read a blog called Kids Music that Rocks and are introduced to lots of new artists and albums through there. Kiera wrote a piece a while back with links to some of her favorites from our collection like Elizabeth Mitchell, They Might be Giants and the Terrible Twos. To her list, I'd to add some World Music presented by Putumayo (Kids):
Reggae Playground | Folk Playground | African Playground |
And now I leave you with some fun music from Feist from a guest appearance on Sesame Street. Have fun listening to music with your little one!!!
Babies learn through their senses. Ever wonder how a baby can be so fascinated with an object? They are exploring the texture, color, shape and even taste of the things they come in contact with. Just like with words (the more you expose them to, the more they absorb) play is an essential part of your child's development. They don't just learn about the objects however. They are learning important concepts like cause and effect; when they touch the rattle, it makes a noise. And boy do they like to move! Just watch this short video of a baby at play (note: the adults were edited out of the video for streamlined baby adorableness).
Baby Steps: A Guide to Your Child's Social, Physical, Mental and emotional Development in the First Two Years by Claire Kopp |
Baby Minds: Brain Building Games Your Baby Will Love by Linda Acredolo, PhD and Susan Goodwyn, PhD | |
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125 Brain Games for Babies: Simple Games to Promote Early Brain Development by Jackie Silberg |
If you're the parent of a reluctant reader, fear not! There are many things you can do to encourage a lifelong love of reading without resorting to bribery.
I'll be blogging Reluctant Reader Tips (check out Tip #1) over the course of the next few weeks. Here's Tip #2:
Almost all kids like things that are funny, silly, and gross. Especially if reading feels like a chore, having a laugh-out-loud book can help reinforce the idea that reading can be fun (gasp!).
Alright, so high-brow and sophisticated Captain Underpants is NOT. But, it certainly has phenomenal appeal for young boys- and that interest can be just the spark needed to transition into more sophisticated chapter books.
Here are some favorite Silly Books:
If you're the parent of a child who does not like to read, you are not alone.
Studies have shown that reading tends to drop off as a preferred activity as children get older and progress through elementary school. Getting your child (re)interested in books can seem like an uphill battle.
What can you do? Here's my Reluctant Reader Tip #1:
The Babymouse series follows the hilarious adventures of a little mouse and her school friends. And don't let the pinkness fool you- boys like it, too! | Not so much into pink? Give Jeff Smith's Bone series a try. It's got humor, adventure, and friendship. | Consider Amelia Rules! the Peanuts of the 21st century. A cast of kids who can make you laugh, cry, or both. |
Comic books have come a long way! Graphic novels have great appeal for children who are visual learners. Like their more traditional cousin, the novel, they help increase vocabulary and narrative skills. Graphic novels, however, have the added bonus of helping children develop an increasingly important skill: visual literacy. Plus, they are super funny!
For future Reluctant Reader Tips, stay tuned to our blog. And add your own tips in the comments section!
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Parents know the magic that a simple coloring book and a pack of crayons can work on a screaming toddler. But did you know that those random-looking scribbles are an important developmental step along your child's path to reading and writing? As early as 15 months, children enter the first of what's called the 5 Stages of Scribbling.
Here's the basic breakdown (and please note: every child grows and develops at their own pace. Ages ranges are general approximations only.)
STAGE 1: RANDOM SCRIBBLING (15 months to 2 1/2 years)
At this early age, children are delighted to figure out how to hold a crayon (those extra jumbo crayons are super handy). Babies and toddlers will usually hold the crayons in a tight fist and use large motions from their shoulders to produce scribbles. During this stage, they make the exciting discovery that the object in their hand is producing lines on the paper (and hopefully, not the walls).
Babies are most interested in the sensory nature of art at this point; the texture of the crayon, it's unique smell. This is also a great time to introduce young toddlers to clay, play-dough, or finger paint. [check out this recipe for homemade, non-toxic play-dough] The different sensations produced by using each medium stimulates their senses and engages their developing minds.
Helpful Hint: It might help to tape down a large piece of paper for babies and toddlers. This will prevent the paper from moving or tearing as they draw.
STAGE 2: CONTROLLED SCRIBLLING (2 years to 3 years)
During this stage, children will often transition to holding the crayon between their thumb and pointer finger. Their scribbles may show more repeated marks or patterns- such as spirals, open circles, curved lines, and straight lines. As their muscle control develops, toddlers will enjoy experimenting with using a paintbrush, or working with model clay.
Helpful Hint: Use regular household objects to create art- like using Q-Tips, cotton balls, or old wine corks as applicators. Use chalk on a sidewalk, or washable paints in the bathtub.
STAGE 3: LINES AND PATTERNS (2 1/2 years to 3 1/2 years)
At this stage, children begin to understand that writing consists of special lines and curves that repeat in certain patterns. Very often, children will pretend to write. While their scribbling may not have any actual letters, you may see some early components that make up the alphabet- such as "S"-like curves, small circles, and sharp lines.
What is so magical about this stage is that toddlers are beginning to understand that those scribbles can convey meaning! That when Mommy or Daddy is scribbling, it is a list of what food to buy at the grocery store. This understanding is a big step on their way towards writing and reading on their own.
Helpful Hint: Encourage your child's "pretend" writing- and take it seriously! Ask them to "read" what they've written. This will teach them the importance and value of words.
STAGE 4: PICTURES OF OBJECTS OR PEOPLE (3 years to 5 years)
At some point, your child may hand you a page of scribbles and declare, "It's Grandma!" At the beginning of this stage, children will often produce unplanned artwork and decide what it is after they are finished.
Eventually, you may notice your child thinking about what she will draw before committing crayon to paper. This is an important developmental milestone. She is now engaged in symbolic thinking! She understands that her artwork can symbolize objects, people, or events.
Not long after, children will begin to understand the difference between pictures and writing. This is particularly important as they get ready to enter preschool and begin to work on letter awareness.
Helpful Hint: As your child begins to draw pictures, use open, non-judgemental questions to discuss the final product, such as: "Can you tell me about your picture?" Encourage your child to tell you the "story" of the picture(s). This story-telling is also an important skill for literacy!
STAGE 5: LETTER AND WORD PRACTICE (3 to 5 years)
By this stage, children may begin writing "real" letters on their own. Children usually begin with letters that are familiar to them- such as the first letter of their name. Children also begin to understand that letters fit together in special ways to make words. While they may not be able to write words on their own, they do understand that some words are short and some are long. This may be reflected in their "pretend" writing. One day, all this pretend practice will morph into the understanding and production of real letters and words!
Helpful Hint: It's okay that their letters are not technically correct. It's the process, not the product, that matters.
For more information about the 5 Stages of Scribbling, check out zerotothree.org.
And for more art project ideas for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, check out our collection of Little Hands books.
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Simms Taback's Book of Words by this Caldecott Award winning author/artist, runs the gammet of vocab words for toddlers and preschoolers. Looking for easier, or harder? More titles on this vocab book list | No Haircut Today!by Elivia Savadier is about a toddler who does not want a trimming from his hairdresser mom! More titles on this haircut list. | A Potty for Me is a lift the flap storybook. More fiction titles on this potty list. Toilet training books (geared towards grownup readers) are here. |
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Harry and the Dinosaurs Say "Raahh!" is a relatable tale of dentist nervousness. More titles on this dentist list . | Loose Tooth by Lola Schaefer is for those learning how to read, which corresponds to the time we tend to loose teeth! More titles on this loose tooth list. |
Did you grow up laughing along with books like Homer Price and Mr. Popper's Penguins? Check out these modern read-alikes that will have you and your child busting a gut!
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency by Daniel Pinkwater |
Stinky: A Toon Book by Eleanor Davis |
Frindle by Andrew Clements |
The Talented Clementine by Sara Pennypacker |
Double Trouble in Walla Walla by Andrew Clements |
The Legend of Spud Murphy by Eoin Colfer |
For advanced readers with a refined sense of irony, try Richard Peck's The Teachers Funeral and Here Lies the Librarian.
Make-your-own costumes...what comes to mind? Sewing, elaborate, taking lots of time? It doesn't always have to be that way, right?!
Many costumes can start with a sweatshirt or a box. My favorite costume was in 4th grade; I was a pair of dice with my friend Kerry. She and I painted the boxes, pasted on paper dots, and wore tights and a turtleneck.
A Seattle Times article, that links to FamilyFun and parents.com, so we might as well too! FamilyFun also has creepy cuisine
A Baltimore Sun article with lots of links
About.com has costumes and family crafts too
HGTV has 3 minute video clips that include no-sew costumes and toddler costumes
Rhyming books...they're fun to read aloud because they read like songs. In storytime they are some of the most silliest and entertaining reads; my favorites! I can do all kinds of activities that extend right from the book, making the books interactive.
Click on the rhyming tag in the catalog to find some rhyming books for toddlers and preschoolers. Of course, many more books are out there. So if you come across one of your favorite rhyming books, tag it in the catalog, and it will totally be added!
Rhyming books also help with phonological awareness and sensitivity; the ability to hear the breakdown of sounds within words. Being aware of phonemes as a small child, will help them when they are older and begin to read -- when they need to sound out words for themselves. The Every Child Ready to Read site has lots of ways we can interact with kids regarding phonological awareness, as well as other emergent literacy skills for babies, toddlers, and pre-readers. Check it out!
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Harlingen asks residents to stop dumping furniture
HARLINGEN, TEXAS (KVEO NEWS CENTER 23) — "Keep Harlingen Beautiful:" It's been the model for years, and the city is trying its best to uphold it.
That's why city officials are working with landlords, tenants and residents to solve the problem of unwanted furniture piling up outside residential areas.
"We're trying to get their cooperation with getting those types of household items that renders leave behind, placed behind the buildings or dumpsters that are out of the view of motorists and pedestrians so that it makes for better scenic conditions in those neighborhoods," said City of Harlingen public information officer Dave Ralph.
Though most left-behind furniture is considered to be more of an eyesore than anything else, they main contain some chemicals, like Frion from an old refrigerator. Things like that could cause harmful effects in the environment.
If you have a piece of furniture that contains potentially hazardous material and it's too big too be placed inside a dumpster like this, you can call the City of Harlingen to have them take care of it, or there are alternate methods you can use to remove your scrap furniture
"We've got a transfer station for our landfill and waste," said Ralph. "Also, we have a number of neighborhood clean-sweep events that happen."
The organization "Keep Harlingen Beautiful" also has community-wide clean ups every couple months. But even though the city is testing out more efficient ways to clean, it's still not against the law to dump.
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| UpdatedA new study has found three out of four Queenslanders over the age of 45 do not know the difference between their good and bad cholesterol.
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The vital signs of heart attack patients can now be sent electronically to the Canberra Hospital before the ambulance even arrives.
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| UpdatedThe vital signs of heart attack patients can now be sent electronically to the Canberra Hospital before the ambulance even arrives.
Topics: doctors-and-medical-professionals, heart-disease, canberra-2600, act
| UpdatedANU research has found the methods used to analyse a person's risk of heart disease can also assess their risk of depression.
Topics: depression, heart-disease, medical-research, canberra-2600, act, australia
| UpdatedAustralian scientists have announced a breakthrough in preserving donated hearts ouside the body.
Topics: research, health, diseases-and-disorders, heart-disease, science-and-technology, australia
| UpdatedAustralian scientists have developed a world-first technique that doubles the time that donor hearts can spend in transit before being used for transplant surgery.
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Local health council delegates have heard western region residents have worse lung and heart health than the rest of the New South Wales population.
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Researchers in the United States say smoking bans in public places can cut the annual rate of heart attacks.
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A snapshot of the care patients receive from GPs has revealed serious gaps in the diagnosis and treatment of people at risk from heart attacks.
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| UpdatedPeople who lose a loved one can suffer a range of symptoms that put them at an increased risk of a heart attack.
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| UpdatedA new study has found that the thinner your thighs, the greater your risk of heart disease.
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| UpdatedCommonly prescribed cholesterol medications are being blamed for reducing muscle strength and increasing the chance of falls.
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| UpdatedScottish scientists have released research that shatters the popular belief that an aspirin a day keeps the doctor away.
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More than 400 young Australians are known to die suddenly each year from cardiovascular disease, but a New South Wales researcher believes the number could be much higher.
Topics: genetics, health, diseases-and-disorders, heart-disease, medical-research, science-and-technology, research, australia
This year's Victoria Prize has been won by Professor Murray Esler, a leading Melbourne heart and brain specialist who established the link between stress and heart attacks.
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The NSW State Government was congratulated last month for installing defibrillators at train stations for passengers who suffer heart attacks, but the project was delayed by almost one-and-a-half years.
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| UpdatedWA researchers have disproved the theory blood transfusions during surgery reduces life expectancy.
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| UpdatedThe Heart Foundation is warning Tasmanians to act quickly if they experience heart attack symptoms.
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| UpdatedScientists say they are a step closer to extending life expectancy.
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| UpdatedWA researchers have found almost a third of 14-year-olds are at risk of developing heart disease.
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| UpdatedSmokers could soon pay more than $20 for a packet of cigarettes under a government plan to tackle smoking related illness.
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| UpdatedStatistics released in the Victorian Population Health Survey indicate overall Victorians are in good health, but high levels of heart disease and type two diabetes continue to cause concern.
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| UpdatedA new report has found 80,000 Australians will be treated in hospital this year for heart attacks or chest pain - at a cost to the economy of $18 billion.
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| UpdatedHeart disease and congenital heart defects in children will be the focus of a major international conference held in Cairns in far north Queensland this week.
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| UpdatedThere is growing frustration among Tasmanian heart specialists about the Royal Hobart Hospital's capacity to do cardiac surgery.
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Apr 13, 2011Playing with a band of her own (an alt-country collective dubbed the Siss Boom Bang) for the first time in a couple decades, Canada's sometimes strings-besotted crooner has found her guitar groove again.
May 31, 2011It's no radical departure, the Canadian chanteuse's sensual croon is still a class apart. [Jun 2011, p.124]
May 18, 2011So, was Tony Bennett exaggerating when he called lang, "the best singer of her generation"? Yes, but on this form only a little. [May 2011, p.114]
May 6, 2011That lang is a greater and more radiant talent than the rest of the Siss Bang Boom combined is obvious, but so is the fact that in mysterious ways this strange marriage has helped her find her feet and voice again.
Apr 18, 2011It's great to hear this timeless artist so relaxed and enjoying herself. Perhaps if she continues her collaborative relationship with The Siss Boom Bang, future recordings could be even more special.
Apr 11, 2011Working closely with guitarist and co-producer Joe Pisapia, who co-wrote most of the album, lang has created a mature record that avoids being boring or staid.
Apr 11, 2011Folks who were hoping Sing It Loud would be k.d. lang's return to the approach of Absolute Torch & Twang are going to be left wanting again, but if you've been eager to see her clear out a stylistic direction that's her own and make something of it, this album feels like a strong step in a bold, satisfying new direction.
Apr 12, 2011Yet vocal gymnastics cannot compensate for an unmemorable set of tunes. [May 2011, p.91]
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Girls high school sports notebook: Hornets hitters strong
COASTAL BEND - State-ranked Flour Bluff's strong front line is a big reason for the Hornets' success in volleyball this season.
Junior middle blocker Shelby Harper and senior hitter Brooke Luby have been dominant in helping the 20th-ranked Hornets (26-5 overall and 9-0 in district play) maintain their lead in District 31-4A this season.
Either Harper or Luby has led Flour Bluff in kills in each of its district matches this season.
Harper had her district-high 19 kills for this season against Laredo Cigarroa, while Luby tallied 15 kills against Ray for her 31-4A high this season.
Luby and Harper combined for 26 kills in Flour Bluff's recent 25-8, 25-15, 25-16 sweep of Laredo Nixon. Luby also had a team-high 14 kills and Harper added two blocks in the Hornets' 25-8, 25-5, 25-11 win over Laredo Martin this past Friday, which was the team's eighth district sweep this season.
"They're two of our big hitters," Flour Bluff coach Kara Wallace said of Harper and Luby. "We definitely are going to depend on them and try to put the ball in their hands whenever we can."
Harper and Flour Bluff junior hitter Caitlynn Mitchell also combined for three blocks in the win over Laredo Nixon. Mitchell tallied 11 kills and Hornets senior hitter Amanda Almond had three blocks against Laredo Martin.
"We have a lot of strong hitters on our team," Wallace said.
Flour Bluff will look for more of the same from its front line in its big district showdown at Moody (8-1 in district play) at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The Hornets swept the Trojans in their previous district meeting, 25-9, 25-19, 25-15.
Volleyball talent runs in the family at Calallen.
Wildcats sophomore setter Jordan Roberts recently was selected to the Lone Star Volleyball.com 2012-13 All-Texas Volleyball Team.
Roberts is the younger sister of former Calallen standout setter, Courtney Oertli, who also played Division I college volleyball Villanova.
The Carroll Tigers crept back into the race for the District 28-5A volleyball title with a key 25-20, 25-15, 19-25, 22-25, 15-11 triumph over Cibolo Steele recently.
Gabby Carreon's 37 assists, Cassie Valent's 13 kills and two aces, Cassidy Walden's 22 digs and Mari Mirelez's four blocks led the way for Carroll (17-7, 4-1) in that match.
George West's volleyball team continues to roll in 30-2A.
The Longhorns (28-4) improved to 9-0 in district play with a 25-9, 25-14, 25-19 victory over Skidmore-Tynan this past weekend.
Kelsi Bartlett's seven kills, Mary Cansino's 24 assists and seven digs, Kaylee Brysch's eight blocks and Marley Snider's three aces led George West.
King's volleyball team picked up a huge win this past Friday to improve its chances for a playoff berth from 28-5A.
Alicia Lowrance and Breonna Holcombe combined for 30 kills in leading the Mustangs (13-19, 2-3) past San Antonio East Central, 24-26, 25-12, 17-25, 25-22, 15-7.
King's Erin Smith also had a match-high 38 assists, while Taylor Little had two blocks and Lauren Powers and Lowrance combined for 54 digs for the Mustangs.
Ingleside's volleyball team is continuing to push toward another playoff berth from 30-3A this season after making it to the Region IV-3A quarterfinals this past season.
The Mustangs improved to 3-2 in district play this season thanks to their 25-14, 25-12, 25-17 triumph over Orange Grove this past weekend.
Victoria Rogers' eight kills, 11 blocks and 16 digs led Ingleside, which also got 16 assists from Ashley Myers, six kills from Malika McPheters and 10 digs from Hailey Zabel.
Rockport-Fulton's volleyball team stayed unbeaten in 30-3A by sweeping Robstown, 25-6, 25-16, 25-16 and West Oso 25-20, 25-13, 25-19 this past week.
Victoria Hull had two blocks and combined with Chase Schoen for 14 kills to lead the Pirates over the Cotton Pickers.
Shayla Ledger also had 12 assists, Madison Hawkins added six aces and Chloe Locascio and Schoen combined for six digs for R-F in that one.
Sinton bounced back nicely from its first district loss in volleyball recently by sweeping Robstown, 25-13, 25-18, 25-14.
D'Elle Wendel's 10 kills, Sierra Gorman's 24 assists, Jeannel Huston's four aces, Christina Duarte's 10 digs and Halie Vogt's three blocks led the Pirates (14-17, 4-1).
Clarissa Reyna tallied 16 assists and Kayla Pena had seven digs for the Cotton Pickers (1-4 in district play).
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A guest post by Ace Defective This Sunday, September 30th, Albany All Stars Roller Derby will trade in their skates for guns as they take on YOU, the fans, in a game of paintball at the Albany Scenario Club. We'll be nice to you for one hour for the Meet and Greet with the All Stars at 9am. Then, the […]
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Take Back the Night
A guest post by Crash N' Carrie The Albany All Stars Roller Derby league is honored to have been asked by the Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center to lead this year's 31st annual Take Back the Night march. The event, hosted by The College of St. Rose., will take place on Thursday, […]
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Back at Beer & Burgers
On March 3rd a few of us went to the Saratoga Auto Museum for their annual Beer & Burger event. Since this night happened to be the same night as a bout, those of us who went are retired or former skaters. Attendees were me (Brass Snuggles), Dottie Damage, Prohibitchin', Smash to Pieces, and Party […]
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AASRD Pint Glass Party!
A guest post by Reese Whiphersoon. Hey, what are you doing this Saturday night (besides looking longingly at the calendar, wishing it were the following Saturday night so you could come watch the All Stars play at the Armory)? Why don't you come hang out with your favorite derby girls up close and in person? […]
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This Just In…. Your Weekend Plans
Dear You, I have a great idea!! You and all of your friends should load up your car, motorcycle, van, bus, boat and make your way up to Burlington, Vermont. Your very own Capital District Trauma Authority is heading up to take on the Burlington Bomb Quads on Saturday. The bout takes place at the […]
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Smoke 'em if you've got 'em Steven. I'm shipping up to Boston!!
Hello everyone, Jonny Malice back again. You'll be seeing more of my writings, as I'll be taking over more of the blogging duty for Capital District Trauma Authority. Thanks to KCDC for setting me up on the Roller Derby Blog and to all the other contributors for welcoming me. Hopefully I'll be able to keep […]
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Half Naked Running Was A Success!
Video of the event from Sebastian Barre. You can see us toward the back of the pack of runners. Click "more" to read about the event and see more photos of the ladies in their skimpy running attire.
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Naked Roller Girls to Run for Charity
Well, maybe not entirely naked… but mostly! This Saturday is set to mark the 5th Annual Santa Speedo Sprint (SSS), hosted by the Albany Society for the Advancement of Philanthropy (ASAP) to benefit the Albany Damien Center, a community center for individuals and families living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Basically, the sprint is exactly what […]
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The Hunt for Purple October
A guest post by Robin D. Roberts, AASRD Bout Production Manager. As some (hopefully most) of you know, October is Domestic Violence awareness month and the symbolic color of dv awareness is purple. The New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence encourages EVERYONE to 'go purple' during the month in their showing […]
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Making Strides
It was a great day for a walk! Sunday, 10/17, was the 15th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in Albany. Albany All Stars skaters joined a large group of breast cancer survivors and thousands of women, men, and children supporters at Washington Park to spread awareness and raise funds to help find a […]
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