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Not all forms of work are covered by conventional labour force statistics. The population in the labour force is defined as comprising all persons of either sex who furnish, or are available to furnish, the supply of labour for the production of goods and services as defined by the United Nations systems of national accounts and balances, during a specified time-reference period (International Labour Office, 1982). Thus, conventional labour statistics are currently limited to activities which contribute to the production of goods and services as defined by the SNA. Employment and disaggregations of economic activity by industry, status in employment or occupation cover mainly paid work and some unpaid work. Included unpaid work refers to activities that produce goods for own consumption, such as: agricultural work, fishing, hunting, cutting firewood, carrying water, threshing and milling grain, making butter and cheese, slaughtering livestock, etc. These unpaid productive activities are within the production boundary of the SNA. Own account production of services, mostly carried out by women, is within the general boundary of SNA but beyond the operational production boundary of the SNA, and therefore not covered in the definition of the labour force. This type of work refers to cleaning dwellings; small repairs; preparing and serving meals; caring for and instructing children; caring for other persons in the household; as well as volunteer services carried out directly and not through organizations, including community services. Thus, based on conventional labour statistics, the participation of women in work activities and their contribution to the economy tend to be underestimated (United Nations Statistics Division, 2001; Mata-Greenwood, 2003). As all work of women (as well as of men) needs to be reflected in statistics, the issue of own account production of services should be addressed by using statistics such as those based on time use data.
Women's participation in labour force and employment may be underreported. The underestimation of women's participation in the labour force and employment may result from incomplete measurement of all forms of work implied by the definition of the labour force and SNA production boundary (United Nations Statistics Division, 2001). Some of the economic activities may be omitted because it is difficult to separate the production of goods by households for own final use (which are included in the SNA general production boundary) from own account production of services (considered beyond the SNA production boundary). The assumption by respondent and interviewer alike that certain work does not imply participation in the labour force and gender-based stereotypes of women regarded as a housewife in charge of domestic work also contribute to the under-reporting of economic activities. Furthermore, the coverage of women's activities may depend on the reference period chosen to define the labour force. The labour force is measured based on a brief reference period (one week or one day), and unless the measurement is carried out repeatedly over the year, it will not capture the subtleties of many women's seasonal and intermittent economic activity in agriculture and the informal economy. An alternative approach expected to capture the seasonal variations of specific types of work may be based on a longer reference period (for example, the preceding 12 months). (United Nations, 1984; Mata-Greenwood, 2003) Finally, some groups of women or men may be underreported in employment statistics due to limitations of the sources of data used. By definition, employment includes persons at work, even if only for one hour during the reference period of one week or one day, and also persons temporarily absent from work. However, establishment-based surveys tend to cover only workers who appear in the payrolls, who are usually regular employees; they may leave out managerial staff as well as employed persons who work part-time, are seasonal or are contracted from other agencies (Mata-Greenwood, 2003). These surveys may also exclude from their samples small enterprises where women may be more often found.
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With advanced digital electronics for even bigger, better sound, the iMainGo X is an ultraportable speaker system and protective case for your iPhone, iPod Touch or MP3.Features/Benefits:
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- Dimensions: 5.7 x 3.8 x 2. 4 in. (145 x 96 x 61 mm)
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The iMainGo X Portable Speaker system amazed me. I was surprised by the quality of the sound from such a small device. You can actually play loud music without the usual small speaker distortion and you can hear the bass as well. It would be nice if it came with a car charger for travel. My teenagers love this unit. It packs a powerful punch for such a small item.
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When the Blue Jays and Indians take the field on Tuesday for Game 1 of their three-game series, they will be fast approaching the All-Star break with two different mind-sets.
The Indians -- who are coming off a divisional tilt with the Tigers -- aim to get back on track, chasing Detroit for the division lead.
The Blue Jays, on the other hand, are hoping to keep moving in the right direction after earning their first series win since their 11-game win streak from June 11-23. Toronto has gone 5-9 since the streak, falling to last place in the American League East.
Taking the mound for the Indians in the opener will be right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez, who is 6-4 with a 4.67 ERA through 17 starts. He was charged with three runs on three hits in five innings against Kansas City in his most recent start.
"I just lost the strike zone," Jimenez said.
Right-hander Josh Johnson, 1-3 with a 4.89 ERA through 10 starts, will start for the Blue Jays. He allowed six runs against the Tigers his last time out, although only one run was earned. The defense didn't do him any favors, but he didn't help much either, making two errors of his own.
"I've got to pick up my teammates," Johnson said. "Things like that are going to happen. I've got to make better pitches, get outs and get outs quicker."
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Among Toronto's issues since its winning streak ended at 11 in late June is lackluster performances from the rotation.
After Sunday's game, the rotation ranked near the bottom of the Majors in ERA.
"This is our rotation; we like it," manager John Gibbons said. "You ride it out. We think they're going to pitch good the rest of the way out, we really do."
Indians: Kipnis successful at thievery
Second baseman Jason Kipnis stole his 20th base on Sunday and is one of only four players in team history with at least 20 steals and 50 RBIs in a season's first half. Kipnis (2012, '13) and Grady Sizemore (2007, '08) are the only players in Cleveland history to have at least 10 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a first half twice in a career.
• The Indians have signed right-hander Justin Garcia, selected in the 38th round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft from Weatherford College. Cleveland has now signed 23 of its 39 picks from this year's Draft.
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• The Indians have gone 23-12 at home since April 30.
• In 25 games since June 10, Maicer Izturis has had 16 RBIs for the Blue Jays, with a .315 batting average. He had a perfect day at the plate on Saturday against the Twins, going 3-for-3.
• Cleveland backup catcher Lou Marson, who has been on the disabled list with an injured right shoulder since late April, played catch up to 90 feet on Monday.
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Because this is Electronic House, you can bet we're interested in the tech parts as much as the creepy parts. One of the creators, Brett Griffin, is the owner electronics integration company Architechtronics and provided the tech know-how for this creep show. In addition to spiders, zombies and things with axes, this haunted house includes Control4, Sony projectors, several flat screen TVs, Buttkicker bass transducers, Panasonic network cameras, automated lighting control and more.
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With so many colors to choose from, the chic styling possibilities are endless! Crafted from polished platinum over sterling silver, each delicate ring features your choice of colorful gemstones for an on-trend look. Buy one or two to supplement your existing collection of stacking rings, or buy multiples to start a new one!
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Amethyst, the most precious member of the quartz family, exhibits purple shades ranging from pale lilac to deep purple, sometimes exhibiting reddish or rose overtones. Very deep-colored amethysts are the finest and most highly valued. Some stones are so over-saturated with color they have areas that are blacked out, which can negatively impact their value. Paler shades, sometimes called "Rose of France," were common in Victorian jewelry. Banding—darker and lighter zones of color—is also a common occurrence. Occasionally, amethyst is even found combined with its sister quartz, citrine, into a single stone called ametrine.
The birthstone for February, amethyst is an extremely popular gem for jewelry because of its regal color, variety of sizes and shapes, affordability and wide range of hues. It also is the recommended gem for couples celebrating their 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries. With a hardness of 7.0 on the Mohs Scale , amethyst can occur as long prismatic crystals that have six-sided pyramids at either end, or can form as drusies that are crystalline crusts that only show the pointed terminations.
The ancient Greeks believed that amethyst made one immune to the effects of alcohol. In fact, the name even comes from the Greek word amethystos, which means "not drunken." Legend has it that the amethyst originated from Bacchus, the god of wine. Bacchus became angry at the mortals and vowed that the next mortal to cross his path would be eaten by tigers. Amethyst, a beautiful young maiden, was on her way to worship the goddess, Diana. Diana turned her into colorless quartz to keep her from being eaten. Bacchus observed the miracle and repented his hasty decision. He poured wine over the young maiden, leaving her feet and legs colorless. This is the reason that amethyst crystals are usually uneven in color and have a colorless base at the bottom. Because amethyst was believed to prevent drunkenness, wine goblets were often carved from it in ancient Greece. Today, the gem still symbolizes sobriety.
Amethyst has been a part of history throughout the ages. Evidence suggests that prehistoric humans used amethysts for decoration as early as 25,000 B.C. Legends suggest that the Egyptian queen Cleopatra wore an amethyst signet ring, as did Saint Valentine, who bared an amethyst engraved with the figure of Cupid. During medieval times, people used the stone as medication to stay awake and alert. Leonardo Da Vinci claimed that amethyst could dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. In some legends, the stone represents piety, celibacy and dignity. In the Middle Ages, for instance, the gem was an important ornamentation for the Catholic Church and other religions. It was considered the stone of bishops, and they still often wear amethyst rings. In Tibet, amethyst is considered sacred to Buddha and rosaries are often made from it. Amethyst has also long been a favorite of kings and queens for its royal purple hues that symbolize wisdom, strength and confidence. Amethysts are even featured in the British Crown Jewels and were worn by Catherine the Great.
Amethyst's availability and magical qualities make it the stone of preference in ancient lore and mysticism. As a meditation stone, it is said to quiet the mind, promote contemplation, sharpen psychic powers and uplift the spirit. It is a stone of deep wisdom. Folklore says it can quicken the wit, calm fears, ward off anger and overcome alcoholism. It has a royal purple essence that is said to lend courage to travelers, scare off thieves and protect travelers from harm, sickness and danger. Placed under the pillow or worn to bed, there are claims it promotes peaceful sleep, pleasant dreams, and the healing of tired joints and muscles. Amethyst can also be worn to supposedly make the wearer gentle, amiable and happy.
The stone is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina, as well as in Zambia, Namibia and other African nations. Very dark amethyst in small sizes also is mined in Australia. But the ideal for fine quality amethyst was set by a Siberian variety, often called Russian or Uralian amethyst, which is now considered a defunct source. Generally, South American amethyst tends to come in larger sizes than African amethyst, but the African variety has a reputation for having deeper color intensity and is therefore considered more valuable. The African version also is harder to come by than amethyst mined from South America. Most of today's amethyst comes out of Brazil.
Named from the French word for lemon, "citron," citrine is a variety of quartz available in a range of golden hues from lemon, to straw, to sun yellow, to deep gold, to orange, brown and deep red. Darker colors are more highly valued, including the medium golden-orange and dark-sherry colors, sometimes called Madeira citrines after the color of the wine.
Citrine crystals can form together with amethyst to form ametrine, or with smoky quartz to form bicolored quartz. Citrine is generally less expensive than amethyst, and is also available in a wide range of calibrated sizes and shapes, including very large sizes. Considered an alternative to topaz as the birthstone for November, it is also thought to be the traditional gift for couples celebrating their 13th and 17th wedding anniversaries. Citrine ranks a 7.0 on the Mohs Scale, and because of this durability, it is ideal for jewelry wear.
Almost all citrine on the market is heat-treated amethyst, and generally starts life as either smoky quartz or amethyst geodes. Heat treatments first turn them clear and then give them a permanent color ranging from yellow to brownish-red. In some amethyst deposits, the amethyst has been partially or fully changed to brown citrine by natural means of heating, thereby transforming it into citrine. Natural citrine is pale yellow to orange, and occurs in much lighter hues than the heat-treated material. Citrines whose colors have been produced by artificial means tend to have much more of an orange or reddish caste than those found in nature. Since most citrine was originally amethyst that was heated to turn its color to gold, both citrine and amethyst jewelry should be kept away from prolonged exposure to strong light or heat.
Most citrine is mined in Brazil, but almost all of the Brazilian material is heat-treated amethyst. Supplies are most plentiful in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, particularly from the Serra Mine. The Ira' Mine also produces large quantities of the gem. Citrine can also be found in the Ural Mountains of Russia, in Dauphine, France, and in Madagascar.
In ancient times, citrine was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts. It was thought to give calmness and mental balance to its wearer. Throughout history, people have confused citrine for topaz. Many citrines were sold as topaz and thus thought to carry the same qualities, such as knowledge and beauty. Today, citrine symbolizes truth and integrity, and is believed to promote creativity and personal clarity.
Peridot features a lively yellow-green color that is transparent with an oily luster. The iron that creates peridot's color is an integral part of its structure, so the gem is only found in various shades of green. It is most prized in lime hues, but Italian peridot is a rich olive color and popular American peridot is a beautiful light yellow-green. The Romans called peridot "evening emerald" because its exquisite green color was said to glow at night. This is perhaps because the stone exhibits double refraction, meaning that when looking through the stone, objects appear double. So when looking into a faceted peridot, the number of bottom facets appears to be double the actual number, creating a glittering sensation.
Pronounced PEAR-A-DOE, the word "peridot" comes from the French word meaning "gem." It is the gem variety of the mineral olivine and ranks a 6.5-7.0 on the Mohs Scale.
Born in cauldrons of fire, peridot is considered the "volcanic gem," since small crystals of it are often found in the rocks created by volcanoes. In fact, Hawaiian legend called peridot the divine tears wept by Pele, goddess of the volcano. The island of Oahu even has beaches made out of olivine grains, but they are much too small to cut into peridot. Samples of the gem also have been discovered in meteorites that have fallen to Earth, many of which are more than a billion years old.
Peridot traces its jewelry roots to 3,500 years ago. The stone was first mined by the ancient Egyptians on the volcanic island of Zebargad in the Red Sea. Known as the "serpent isle," it was infested with poisonous snakes that interfered with mining activity until one Pharaoh had them all driven into the sea. Today, Native Americans mine most peridot on the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona. Interestingly, almost all peridot sold in Hawaii is from Arizona, despite the fact that peridot is produced by Hawaii's volcanoes. The gemstone is also found in Norway, Brazil, China, Egypt, Italy, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. An exciting new deposit was discovered in Pakistan in 1994, yielding some of the finest peridot ever seen, including one stone that weighed more than 300.00ct.
Peridot is among the oldest known stones and has been mined as a gem for thousands of years. As early as 1575 to 1350 B.C., the ancient Egyptians used peridot beads in their ceremonial jewelry. In fact, it is believed the stone was one of the favorite gems of Cleopatra and that some of the "emeralds" she wore were actually peridot.
Ancient Egyptians also carved small drinking vessels out of large chunks of peridot. Priests would drink soma from them in rituals, believing the soma would put them in touch with the nature goddess, Isis. Legend has it that King Soloman traded cedar trees from Lebanon for 12 soma drinking cups and 144 liters of soma. The Egyptians made this trade for ramp logs to build their pyramids at Gisa, while King Soloman was said to have been enlightened by drinking soma from the peridot cups. Today, Mexican hill tribes still drink soma from green glazed cups to put them in touch with nature and their ancestors' spirits. Additionally, some Native American Indians in Arizona use tea made from peyote ground with peridot crystals in their rituals.
Peridot has also been important to other cultures throughout history. Late in the Ottoman Empire (1300 to 1900), peridot was a highly prized gem and Turkish Sultans amassed some of the world's largest collections of the gemstone. It is mentioned in the Bible under the name of "chrysolite," and was used to decorate medieval churches with samples that were most likely carried back to Europe by the Crusaders. Large stones weighing more than 200.00ct adorn the Shrine of the Three Magi at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany.
Throughout the ages, peridot has been believed to hold mystical powers of protection and healing. The ancients regarded the stone as a symbol of the sun and wore it in amulets to prevent nightmares and drive away evil spirits. It was even favored by pirates to protect them against evil. Peridot was said to be useful for calming raging angers, curing nervous afflictions and promoting quiet sleep. It was also used as a medical remedy to treat asthma and ward off fevers. Peridot was also believed to strengthen any medicine drunk from goblets carved from the stone. South American Shamans use peridot to ward off snakebites and the evil spirits who have taken the form of mosquitoes who bring the sleeping sickness. They also say the heating of magic mushroom tea by peridot takes them on trips to the ancestor heavens.
Today, peridot is believed to bring the wearer success, peace and good luck. To be most powerful, it is said that the stone should be mounted in gold and surrounded with small diamonds. With powers that are thought to bring protection and health, modern folklore also says it can be used to attract love and calm anger while soothing nerves and dispelling negative emotions. The gem is believed to protect the wearer from bad dreams when set in gold.
Peridot is considered the birthstone of August. Given as a symbol of fame, dignity and protection, this gem is also traditionally given to couples celebrating their 16th wedding anniversaries.
With its uniquely mystical appearance, quartz was the "rock crystal" used in ancient times to make crystal balls. It was believed to attract energy and is still considered to be spiritual today. The gemstone was once believed to be a compact form of ice. In fact, the Greeks originally named quartz "krystallos," meaning ice, but this terminology soon applied to any type of crystal.
Often identified by its six-sided prism shape, quartz is the most common mineral on Earth, found in nearly every environment throughout the globe. With a ranking of 7.0 on the Mohs Scale, it is a component of almost every rock type and occurs in virtually every color imaginable. Quartz has a great amount varieties that are well-known by other names, including amethyst, citrine, ametrine, rock crystal, agate, druzy, chalcedony, tigers eye and many more. There are also several varieties that hold the name "quartz," including rose quartz, smokey quartz and rutilated quartz.
The pale pink color of quartz is known as rose quartz, the traditional gift for couples celebrating their 2nd anniversary. It is a delicate powder pink color that ranges from transparent to translucent. Transparent rose quartz is quite rare and is usually so pale that it does not show much color, except in large sizes. The translucent quality of rose quartz is much more common and is used for jewelry and carvings.
Rose quartz is probably one of the most prized stones for its mystical properties. Known as the "Heart Stone," it is believed to have incredible powers to balance emotions and open the heart. Folklore says rose quartz can comfort brokenhearted people, bringing healing and clarity to the heart and allowing the wearer to learn to trust again. The stone is also said to foster happiness and the joy of life by bringing about contentment in love and filling one with optimism, tenderness and gentleness.
In addition to helping with romantic love, rose quartz is believed to enhance all other forms of love as well, including self-love, platonic and maternal. Its loving, nurturing energy is said to take away fears, resentment and anger and replace them with feelings of higher self-esteem and confidence. This soothing stone is also thought to balance emotions and heal emotional wounds. It is said to be especially powerful in times of stress or loss, bringing peace and calm to the wearer.
Ranging in color from nearly black to smoky brown, smoky quartz is transparent and owes its warm earthen hue to exposure to natural radioactivity. Care must be taken since its rich color will fade in the sun. Spelled either "smoky" or "smokey," this variety of quartz is often incorrectly called "smoky topaz."
Smoky quartz is believed to help dissolve negative energy, release stress and relieve depression. It is said to be a mild sedative with a relaxing effect that calms, soothes and restores balance and harmony. Folklore says the gem can embrace dark areas with light and love and therefore clear and cleanse the body both physically and emotionally. Smoky quartz is thought to be a warm, friendly and down-to-earth gem.
Rutilated quartz is a type of transparent rock crystal that contains long, fine needles of rutile crystals (titanium dioxide). These highly valued inclusions form a landscape of shining gold needles in an array of patterns that is breathtakingly beautiful. These golden inclusions are also known as Venus hair, Cupid's darts and fleches d'amour ("arrows of love"). There is a less well-known variety called tourmalinated quartz that, instead of golden rutile, forms black or dark green tourmaline crystals.
Although rutilated quartz is usually cut as a cabochon, it can be a difficult stone to attain a smooth surface without pits. This is because rutile ranks a 6.0 on the Mohs Scale, while quartz ranks 7.0. The difference in hardness between the two materials, and because of the way rutile forms inside, causes problems when cutting. Each final cut piece is unique, with no two being exactly alike. Modern folklore says rutilated quartz brings forth each person's strengths, originality and ability to relate to others.
Often referred to as the "Queen of Garnets," rhodolite is the violet-red variety of the garnet family. Its most prized color is a beautiful raspberry, but the gem can also be found in shades of pink, red and wine. The name is derived from the Greek words "rhodon" and "lithos," meaning rose-stone, which connects the gemstone today with the raspberry-pink flower known as the rhododendron.
Rhodolite is a combination of almandine and pyrope garnets. Although it is occasionally found in volcanic rock, the stone is most often found in alluvial deposits in the form of water-worn pebbles. For this reason, large solitaires weighing 5.00ct or more are seldom seen at retail. Most rhodolite is mined in Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. It ranks a 7.5 on the Mohs Scale and is ideal for jewelry.
The ancients wore rhodolites as amulets for protection from injury or death in battles. Modern folklore says rhodolite can help one understand dreams, as well as bring about love and devotion when given as a gift.
A symbol of strength and intelligence, topaz derives its name from Topazios, an island in the Red Sea that is known today as Zabargad. The Greek word "topazios" means "to seek," since the island was covered with a thick fog and difficult to find. Gemstones found on the island were called topaz, although the stones were eventually found to actually be peridot. The real gem of topaz is found throughout the world, with different occurrences producing specific colors.
Brown, yellow, orange and red topaz are found in Brazil, Sri Lanka and Siberia. Most brownish topaz is heated to produce a permanent and glamorous pink color. Following the discovery of pink topaz in Russia during the 19th century, Imperial topaz was found. Featuring a sherry red, deep pink or reddish-orange color, the gem was so coveted that its ownership was restricted to the Czar, his family and those who received it as a royal gift. Today, Imperial shades are the most rare and, therefore, the most valuable.
Blue topaz is rarely found in nature and is most often created through a combination of heat treatment and irradiation. It is found in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria and China. Topaz is often colorless, too, and can be found in the United States, Mexico, Russia and Pakistan. In 1998, a new type of enhanced topaz made its appearance with a greenish-blue or emerald green color. All colors of topaz rank an 8.0 on the Mohs Scale of hardness.
Yellow topaz is November's birthstone and blue topaz is December's birthstone. Blue topaz is also the traditional gift for 4th and 19th wedding anniversaries, while Imperial topaz is celebrated as a 23rd anniversary gift. Perhaps the most famous topaz is a large, colorless stone known as the Braganza. It was discovered in Brazil in 1740 and was originally thought to be a priceless diamond. Today, the giant 1,680.00ct stone is set in the Portuguese Crown.
The mystery and allure of topaz goes back thousands of years. To the ancients, it was a symbol of love and affection and was thought to ward off sudden death. The Romans associated topaz with Jupiter, the god of the sun. The Greeks called it the Stone of Strength, believing it had the power to increase strength and make its wearer invisible in times of emergency. The Egyptians said the gem was colored with the golden glow of the sun god, Ra, making topaz a powerful amulet that protected its wearer against harm.
Topaz's mystical curative powers were believed to wax and wane with the phases of the moon. The gem was said to change color in the presence of poisoned food or drink and falcons were carved on the stones to help earn the goodwill of kings and magnates. During the spread of the Bubonic plague in 1347-1400, the clergy touched topaz to people's sores. Also in medieval times, the gem was thought to prevent death and heal physical and mental disorders. The stones were ground into powder and added to wine to prevent asthma and insomnia.
Today, topaz is said to be the gem that has the widest range of curative powers. It is believed to dispel enchantment, improve eyesight and protect against negative emotions such as depression, anger, fear, greed and envy. Its properties are supposedly enhanced when the gem is mounted in gold. Because of this association with gold, topaz is used to bring or enhance the wearer's money-gathering abilities and has long been used in money and wealth rituals.
Wearing topaz is said to improve and deepen relationships, promote patience, ensure fidelity and enhance the ability to love. The gem is also believed to bring friendship, intelligence, long life, beauty and a pleasant disposition.
Garnet comes in a vast rainbow of naturally exquisite hues, occurring in every color except blue. It is the family of minerals that displays the greatest variety of colors than any other mineral. The eight major types of garnets include almandine, pyrope, demantoid, grossularite, tsavorite, hessonite, rhodolite and spessartite.
Named after the ancient gemstone city of Alabanda in Asia Minor, the most common type of garnet is almandine (also called almandite). It is a dark red to brownish red stone that is only slightly different from the chemical structure of its sister stone, called pyrope. While nature only grows pyropes in small sizes, it allows for almandine crystals to form in larger dimensions.
Pyrope is a high-quality garnet that can be purplish red, blood red, orange-red or crimson. It is often called the Bohemian garnet since its fierce and often slightly bronze color was highly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries when it came from the north-eastern part of the former Kingdom of Bohemia. In Europe during the Victorian times, pyrope garnets frequently decorated jewelry with many of these small stones tightly arranged along each other like the seeds of a pomegranate. In fact, the name "garnet" most likely was derived from the pomegranate, a fruit whose deep, red-purple color resembles some varieties of the gem. Many ancient pieces of garnet jewelry are also studded with the tiny red gems.
Demantoid is a rich green variety of garnet primarily found in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Russia's leading court jeweler, Carl Fabergé, loved this brilliant garnet more than any other stone and used it in many of his creations that were lavishly adorned by the Tsars of Russia. Today, demantoid is appearing more often in the gemstone market because of new finds in Namibia. However, these particular garnets from Namibia lack "horsetail-inclusions," the fine bushy-shaped inclusions that are characteristic of the sought-after Russian demantoids. The gem is quite rare and can cost several thousand dollars per carat depending on size and quality. The larger, brighter demantoids are exceedingly scarce and have been known to show exceptional brilliance, even higher than diamonds.
Grossularite, available in pinks, browns, greens and yellows, is especially cherished because of its many in-between shades and earth colors. In the last year of the 20th century, large grossularite occurrences were discovered in Mali. Charming because of their high brilliance, the Mali garnets make even the brown color attractive and vivid.
Tsavorite is the trade name for a fine green grossularite. It ranges from vivid light green to velvety deep green and, like all other garnets, features a strikingly high brilliance. Tsavorite was discovered in 1967 by British geologist Campbell R. Bridges, and was re-named by Tiffany's in New York after its occurrence near the famous game park Tsavo-National Park. Mined in Tanzania and Kenya, this particular stone is quite rare and can cost several thousand dollars per carat depending on size and quality. Larger tsavorites are exceedingly scarce.
Hessonite is the variety name for a fine orange, cinnamon brown or pinkish variety of grossularite. It most commonly occurs in golds, oranges and browns.
Rhodolite is a pyrope-almandine garnet that features a velvety red color with a fine purple or raspberry colored undertone. One of the most popular varieties, it is mined in East Africa, India and Sri Lanka and was originally discovered in the United States.
Spessartite garnet can be red or blackish brown, but is most commonly available in golds, oranges and warmer browns. Originally named after its occurrence in the German Spessart Mountains, there was a surprising discovery of the bright orange-red stone in Nigeria and Namibia. Until then, spessartites had existed as mere collector's items or rarities and were hardly ever used for jewelry because they were so rare. But the new location discovery changed the world of jewelry gemstones and spessartites made their way into jewelry fashion. The most popular type of spessartite is the mandarin garnet, a gem that features a bright orange hue.
Traditionally given as 2nd wedding anniversary gifts, garnets are celebrated as January's birthstone. They are found all over the world, including Africa, Australia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, North America, South and Central America, and Southeast Asia. The garnet ranges from 7.0-7.5 on the Mohs Scale and has been given many different names throughout the gemstone trade, including Arizona Ruby, Arizona Spinel, Montana Ruby or New Mexico Ruby. The stone features a high refraction of light that creates an amazing brilliance and luminosity. In fact, Noah used a garnet lantern to illuminate the darkness and navigate the Ark through 40 days and nights of torrential rain.
Throughout history, garnets have been widely known and prized for their rich hues and supposed mystical properties. Adored by the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis, the gem symbolized faith, truth and friendship and was a favorite of Egyptian jewelry artisans. Garnets were taken into the tombs with the dead as payment to the gods for safe passage through the nether world. It is said that King Solomon wore a large red garnet along with eleven other magical gems in his breastplate (representing the 12 steps of Jacob's Ladder) to help him win battles. Nineteenth-century Asiatic warriors even used the hard stones as bullets. In the 13th century, medieval travelers wore garnets as popular talismans and protective stones, many of which were carved with lions. The gems were thought to repel evil spirits, bad dreams and people with evil intent.
Today, garnets are thought to have protective powers and can be carried by travelers to protect against accidents. The stone is said to light up the night and protect its owner from nightmares. It is also believed to strengthen the body and mind by sparking creativity, dispelling anger and curing depression. People may use the stone to increase the power of their energy fields and gather good vibes. Current superstitions say that the stone symbolizes loyalty and can be exchanged between friends to symbolize affection and ensure they meet again. When used as a healing stone, it is said to relieve skin inflammations and regulate blood flow.


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Vt. law school cutting jobs, preparing for changes
In this Oct. 25, 2012 photo, students walk on the campus of the Vermont Law School in South Royalton, Vt. The new dean of the Vermont Law School talked about changes the school is contemplating to adapt to changes in the marketplace for lawyers essentially that there are not enough jobs to accommodate the lawyers coming out of schools around the country. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)SOUTH ROYALTON Vermont Law School is offering voluntary buyouts to staff and may do so soon with faculty as it prepares for what its president and dean says are revolutions about to sweep both the legal profession and higher education.
A sharp drop in the numbers of Americans applying to law schools triggered by a drop in the number of legal jobs available already is being felt at the independent law schools bucolic campus on the south bank of the White River.
The class due to graduate in the spring with juris doctor degrees numbers just over 200. The class that will follow it in 2014 numbers about 150.
When our enrollment goes down, we have to downsize, Marc Mihaly, the schools president and dean, said in an interview. No matter what, were going to see fewer on-campus JD students (traditional law students pursuing juris doctor degrees). And we have to adjust to that because we do not run deficits in this school.
The law school is independent; it is not tied to the University of Vermont or another mother ship, as Mihaly put it. He argued that can make it more nimble in responding to changes in the marketplace for legal training.
The declines in numbers at the South Royalton campus reflect a national trend. Word has been spreading in recent years that there are fewer job openings for lawyers. The American Bar Association reported in June that barely half of those who finished law school in 2011 had landed legal jobs within nine months of graduation.
That, in turn, has brought about a 25 percent drop in the numbers of people applying to law schools nationwide during the past two years, according to The National Law Journal.
Both Mihaly and Paul Campos, a leading critic of legal education and law professor at the University of Colorado, said some law schools likely will have to close. Campos argued that many have allowed their tuitions to rise so much that law school no longer is a wise investment for most students.
Campos scoffed at VLS advertising itself as the place to go for people who want to work in public-interest environmental law. Just a tiny percentage of lawyers end up in such jobs, he said.
You might as well say your career aspiration is to be an NBA power forward, he said.
VLS maintains it does better than the national average for law schools placing graduates in jobs with government agencies and public interest groups and in judicial clerkships.
Law schools report figures each year on the employment status of graduates to the American Bar Association. Of 174 graduates in 2011, the school reported, 139 were employed, with 110 of those in long-term, full-time jobs.
Mihaly, who moved up from the faculty to take the top job at VLS in August, said in an interview this past week that law schools need to adapt to changes sweeping both the legal profession and higher education.
The legal profession is entering an era of greater specialization and differentiated levels of training. No longer will law firms be staffed completely with people with three-year juris doctor degrees. The market and technology are going to take that model and shake it, Mihaly said.
Instead, theyll be looking to meet their clients demands that they reduce costs by having a growing number of tasks handled by people who may have less than three years of traditional legal training, but who are specialists in fields ranging from environmental to sports law, Mihaly said.
Health care has responded to demands for reducing costs by having physicians assistants and nurse practitioners take over duties once performed by doctors, Mihaly said, and the legal profession will soon be following suit. Some law firms may figure out that some processes can be handled by a call center in India, he said.
Meanwhile, there will also be a push for specialization, he said. He called VLS well positioned to respond to the challenges. Already the school is regarded as a leader in environmental and energy law, among other specialties. It has developed extensive ties with China as that giant nation develops a body of environmental law.
If youre interested in law and youre interested in China and the environment, theres only one place to come, Mihaly said.
The school is branching out beyond the traditional juris doctor degree to offer masters degrees in environmental law and policy and in energy regulation and law.
While it responds to big changes in the legal profession, VLS also is grappling with what may be even bigger changes in the world of higher education, Mihaly said. The thousand-year-old model of a university based on a monastic separation from the surrounding community is disappearing, as more people combine education and work.
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The Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) is an exercise undertaken approximately every 5 years on behalf of the four UK higher education funding councils (HEFCE, SHEFC, HEFCW, DELNI) to evaluate the quality of research undertaken by British higher education institutions. RAE submissions from each subject area (or unit of assessment) are given a rank by a subject specialist peer review panel. The rankings are used to inform the allocation of quality weighted research funding (QR) each higher education institution receives from their national funding council. Previous RAEs took place in 1986, 1989, 1992, 1996 and 2001. The most recent results were published in December 2008. Various media have produced league tables of institutions and disciplines based on the 2008 RAE results. Different methodologies lead to similar but non-identical rankings. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: Research Assessment Exercise)
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On New Year's Day, Bruce Preece and Keith Moore were among the first same-sex couples wed in Charles County.
The Newburg couple has been together for 25 years, since both men were enrolled at Marshall University in West Virginia. Although the courts were closed in observance of the holiday, Clerk of Circuit Court Sharon Hancock offered all couples, same-sex and heterosexual, who applied for marriage licenses before the New Year the chance to marry on the first of the year rather than waiting for the courts to reopen Wednesday. She could not say whether other couples eligible to wed had taken advantage of the new state law earlier in the day.
Preece and Moore were wed in a small civil ceremony in the courthouse's courtyard adjacent to Charles Street on Tuesday morning, with Hancock officiating and Del. Peter F. Murphy (D-Charles) in the small crowd. After the five-minute ceremony, a modest reception was held down the street at the Royal Tea Room, for which Murphy bought the men champagne flutes for their toast.
For Moore, his wedding day was a bit surreal.
"I'm a little stunned. It just doesn't feel real," Moore said in a follow-up phone interview Wednesday. "We were just waiting for a time, and now that time has come. It's like one journey has ended and now another is beginning."
Although the couple had the opportunity to wed in other states and Washington, D.C., where same-sex marriage has been legal for some time, Preece said there was never any question that the pair wanted to wait to wed in Maryland, where they have made their home together since 1999, following Preece's retirement from the U.S. Air Force.
"We could have traveled elsewhere, but this is our home," Preece said in a follow-up phone interview. "The people here have been wonderful to us, so we waited."
Preece said that when he first saw marriage equality laws being approved in other states, he and Moore knew in their hearts that Maryland would not be far off.
In November, Maryland voters made history on election night when they became the first to approve same-sex marriage through a popular vote. Statewide, 52.4 percent of people voted in favor of same-sex marriage, while 47.6 percent voted in opposition, according to data from the Maryland State Board of Elections website. The ballot question failed in all three Southern Maryland counties.
Preece and Moore agreed that among the biggest challenges they faced as a same-sex couple was gaining the acceptance of Moore's family, many of whom Moore said he has not spoken to in more than a decade.
"My family embraced it wholeheartedly, but it took his so long to come around," Preece said. "You just can't change individuals. Be happy for us, and we'll be happy for you. We have no ill will toward anyone."
"Their attitudes have left me out in the cold," Moore said. "I just try not to focus on it so much. My mother has finally started to come around but very slowly. When she sent us a Christmas card this year, she asked in it for us not to think too hardly on them, and that really meant a lot."
Both men felt that Tuesday was cathartic.
"At age 62, I feel like I've finally grown up," Moore said. "It all seems normal now, like this is how it's supposed to be."
Like many other newlywed couples before, Moore said when he went to work Wednesday morning, he was inundated with requests to show off his ring.
Both men credited the support of Maryland's voters, along with organizations such as the pro-same-sex marriage group Equality Maryland, for helping them along the way.
"It's kind of numbing," Preece said. "Being the first in the county has also been exciting. It's amazing. It's a milestone, and we had help from the whole community."
Murphy said in a follow-up phone interview that he could not "think of a better way to start the year than to be a part of the ceremony to celebrate their commitment and love."
"It was a wonderful opportunity to be there," Murphy said. "They now benefit as everyone else does from the laws and privileges. To see it in my home district was wonderful. It speaks so highly of the people in Maryland. It's wonderful."
As one of the General Assembly's eight openly gay lawmakers and a co-sponsor of the bill, Murphy also found the support from the community encouraging.
"I co-sponsored this bill and was delighted to see it go through," Murphy said. "[Gov. Martin O'Malley] stood behind it, and I'm pleased with the support there, and then even more so that the people voted for it."
Murphy also credited Hancock for her role in the ceremony.
"She really made it possible for individuals who chose to be married as soon as possible," Murphy said. "It's an important commitment for people. We're off to a great start."
In Southern Maryland, Murphy and Del. John L. Bohanan Jr. (D-St. Mary's) were the only lawmakers who voted in favor of same-sex marriage last year. Murphy was the bill's only co-sponsor in the region.
As for her role in Tuesday's proceedings, Hancock saw the union in simple terms.
"It's an honor to serve all citizens in the state of Maryland and Charles County with equality, and I'm glad for the provisions in the law that protect religious doctrines," Hancock said. "Personally, I thought it was very moving to see a couple that have been together for 25 years and love each other be able to enjoy the same rights that my husband and I have for the last 35 years."
As of Thursday morning, Hancock said six same-sex couples had applied for marriage licenses in the county, four female and two male, including Preece and Moore. Hancock is scheduled to perform another same-sex wedding today.


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In this week's post I want to step a little away from the landscaping and talk about some home improvement tips that I have embarked on in the last few years. All these projects were started with the main intention being to save energy and become a more environmentally friendly household. Some of these will cost quite a bit of money, but there are many that can be quite inexpensive and will prove a huge benefit. On this page I want to give you some ideas and resources that you will be able to use to make your own home more energy efficient.
Attic Insulation
Ensuring that your attic is properly insulated is one of the best ways to increase your energy efficiency. In the colder climates of the northern states such insulation upgrades have been popular for a long time. But what people in the hotter climates don't realize is that attic insulation will also benefit energy efficiency as there is less thermal exchange of cold air in the house and hot air outside.
One of the simplest ways to do this as a DIY job is to use blow in insulation and pump it directly into the attic. The pumping machinery can be rented at many hardware stores that will also be able to provide you with the insulation material. In most cases you will be using a fiberglass material which provides a great thermal barrier and the job only needs to be done once.
Solar Panels
If you live in a state which is blessed with lots of sunshine and dry weather then solar panels will make a huge amount of sense. Some of the installation costs can be offset against tax so don't be put off by advertised prices. When it comes to solar panels there are two main types that you can have installed.
The first one is a solar water heating panel, and its objective is to absorb solar rays and pass the resulting heat onto water that circulates the system. Such panels are a great way to provide your household with pretty much all the hot water you could need. But for very sunny areas electricity producing solar panels will probably be the best option. The reason is that you get to use solar produced energy wherever it is needed. And in the summer months it can great help with the cooling of your home as well.
One thing to keep in mind though is that solar panels can still be quite an expensive project and are probably not a DIY job for most households.
Upgrade Heating and Cooling Systems
Many people install central heating systems and air-conditioning units and then just go and forget about them. The first important task for you to consider is to get the equipment regularly serviced, just like you would have your car serviced. This first of all will ensure that it operates efficiently, but will also ensure safety and longevity. When I moved house about 10 years ago we go the boiler serviced and everything seemed fine. Only after a couple of years I decided to find out more about our boiler and it turned out that it was over 20 years old, which kind of explained the amount of oil it was using.
The same was the case with aircon which was so old that the service guy couldn't get adequate parts. I bit the bullet and had them replaced and the energy usage plummeted. So, if you have older boilers or aircon units then it may be sensible to check out how efficient they really are and get an estimate how much energy you may be saving. You may be surprised how quickly an upgrade will pay for itself, not to mention the benefit it will have on the environment and climate.


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Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
- Decreased appetite —Most patients experience a greatly decreased appetite. This may be one of the first symptoms of pancreatic cancer. Since this may not be immediately noticed and could be a symptom of many other conditions, appetite loss may be overlooked until other symptoms develop.
- Unintended weight loss —Over time, up to 100% of patients with pancreatic cancer tend to fall about 10% below their ideal body weight. This is due both to their decreased appetite and to their body's inability to process and utilize the nutrients in food. As cancer cells damage and destroy the cells of the pancreas, the pancreas loses the ability to aid in digestion.
- Pain —About 95% of all patients with pancreatic cancer have pain, often becoming quite severe as the disease advances. The pain is usually located in the abdomen, legs, and mid-back, often worse after eating or while lying down.
- Jaundice— Jaundice consists of a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucus membranes (tissue including that which lines the mouth), and whites of the eyes. When pancreatic cancer strikes the head of the pancreas, jaundice may occur earlier in the disease because the tumor puts pressure on the common bile duct, the tube that connects the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder to the intestine. When the cancer is located in the body or tail of the pancreas, however, jaundice may occur later in the course of the disease.
- Fatigue and muscle weakness —A progressive decrease in energy level is common.
- Nausea and vomiting —About 30% of patients with pancreatic cancer experience nausea and vomiting.
- Dark urine, light-colored stool—Like jaundice, these symptoms occur earlier in the disease when the tumor is located in the head of the pancreas, causing obstruction of the common bile duct.
- Depression, mood swings —Many individuals with pancreatic cancer notice changes in their general mood and emotions. Depression and mood swings occur in nearly 30% of patients.
- Itching generalized —Itching, which is difficult to treat, is a common symptom in patients.
Detailed guide: pancreatic cancer. American Cancer Society website. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/ . Accessed April 8, 2009.
DiMagno E. Pancreatic carcinoma. In: Cecil Textbook of Medicine. 21st ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company; 2000: 750-752.
Freelove R, Walling AD. Pancreatic cancer: diagnosis and management. Am Fam Physician. 2006;73:485-492.
What you need to know about cancer of the pancreas. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/pancreas#2 . Accessed April 8, 2009.
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