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Gain postnatal competence, tools & capacity in 4 days, team-taught by qualified faculty since 1994.
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- Nurturing the Family by Jacqueline Kelleher
- Beyond the Birth: Family's Guide to Postpartum Mood Disorders (2010) by Dawn Gruen et al available online for purchase, or the Bastyr bookstore
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- Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year by Anne Lamott
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Pretty much nobody likes doing business with a company they feel has betrayed them. This is not unique to the mafia, it is basic human nature. People tend to avoid associating with people they feel are not trustworthy. The fact that you chose to associate these basic elements of human nature with the mafia shows you are not interested in a reasonable discussion, you are just trolling. If you are not meaning to troll, if you actually want a reasonable discussion, you are going about it the absolutely worst way imaginable.
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The Cub Scout Sports program provides Cub Scouts with the opportunity to become aquainted with and participate in all kinds of sports--summer and winter sports, indoor and outdoor sports, active and less-active sports, and team and individual sports. When implemented properly, the program is an active physical fitness program for Cub Scouts.
A Cub Scout may participate in Sports activities in his unit, in his community, or by himself. However the boy participates, he will have fun learning a new sport, developing new skills, competing with his peers, and being recognized. Throughout his experience in the program, the Cub Scout is encouraged to learn and practice good sportsmanship, and to do his best.
Cub Scout Sports emphasizes participation of the family by involving an adult partner. The pack will introduce the boy and his family to habits that may carry through many years.
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Belt LoopsBelt loops are awarded to boys who complete the three belt loop requirements in an academic subject or sport. Participation can take place individually or with the family, in the den or pack, or in the school or community. Academics belt loops are gold, and Sports belt loops are silver, with the exception of Archery and BB Shooting, which are copper colored. Belt loops may be worn with the Cub Scout uniform on the Cub Scout belt. Webelos Scouts who have chosen to wear the khaki uniform may still wear the blue Cub Scout belt so as to display the belt loops they have earned.PinsTiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may choose to continue their involvement in an Academics or Sports area and earn the pin. Pins may be worn on the Cub Scout Academics and Sports letter. |
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Academics and Sports LetterThe Academics and Sports letter ("C", No. 00805)) is available to boys for displaying Academics and Sports pins that Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts earn. The letter, representing "Cub Scouts," can be worn on a sweater or jacket, or displayed or framed. It does not go on the uniform. There are no specific requirements for earning the letter, as it is designed merely to display pins.Pocket certificateThe Cub Scout Academics and Sports pocket certificate (No. 33711A) is available as immediate recognition for boys involved in the program. |
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I'm really looking forward to the return of S/B ( may his recovery be complete )...What an embarassment of riches !
I'm really looking forward to the return of S/B ( may his recovery be complete )...What an embarassment of riches !
I too am so excited to see Samuelson/Bates back. Zoueva & Shpilband will have 7, count 'em 7 senior teams at US Nationals next season and I cannot wait to see the battle.
Shibs were first alternates in the fall GP circuit, with two bronze medals-most strikingly, with major errors in the SD at both competitions.
As to where the Shibs will fit at Worlds, I have been watching the Europeans dance competition on youtube, and I can't say that anyone but P&B super impressed me a whole lot. I can see where F&S and K&K will look better by Worlds, both teams fighting their way back from injury. The Russians will be pushing Bobrova & Soloviev, but their new SD does no more for me than their old one did. R&T's SD is special, but they will not be at Worlds, despite having beaten I&K at Russian Nationals. The one program I haven't watched yet is I&K's FD; however, their SD was really foul and should have been behind R&T's. I smell the stench of politicks there.
Americans: D&W, S&S, C&Z. The Shibs are ahead of C&Z and will stay there.
Canadians: V&M, C&P, W&P. The Shibs beat W&P in the FD at the beginning of the season, and again at SA. They were nipping at C&P's heels too.
European threats: B&S, I&K, H&Z, F&S, K&K. Shibs beat I&K already this season.
Non European threats: None at this time
At their very worst, I can't see the Shibs finishing lower than 10th. They could finish as high as 6th, as did V&M at their first Worlds.
Either way, the US gets 3 dance teams.
And if the Shibs fall, C&Z were second alternates in the GP, also with 2 bronze medals.
What I understand is the main problem for pair skaters and ice dancers in Japan is a serious shortage of practice rinks. Even some of the top skaters sometimes have problems reserving enough ice time at their home rinks, I heard - for example, Daisuke Takahashi had to move to a rink in Korea in the summer of 2009, because his home rink, which belongs to the university, was closed due to the outbreak of swine flu and he could not find an alternative rink anywhere in Japan. Lots of national level skaters have to practice in the congested rinks with novice or none-elite or sometime leisure skaters. Many have to start very early in the morning - like 6am - and come back late at night to avoid sharing ice with none-elite / none-competitive skaters. Some always have to travel to another prefecture to continue practising in the summer as their home rink operates as a swimming pool during the summer months. (Some top-level skaters are therefore campaigning against closure of ice rinks, though the situation remains severe due to the economic climate.)
This is for single skaters, and one can imagine the situation can be much worse for pairs and dancers. The space they require for practice makes it harder for them to share ice with too many other skaters. That means they have to pay a lot of money for ice time for themselves, or continuously travel distances to find a rink they can practice. And who wants to do that when their chance of being international level skaters / dancers is very slim?
Also a historical shortage of pair skaters and ice dancers means a lack of coaches who can train pairs and dancers, while those who can train single skaters are plentiful. (An interesting trivia I'd like to share is that Narumi Takahashi, who started off as a single skater in her childhood, changed to pair-skating when her family moved to China for her father's business, I heard, because of a lack of suitable training infrastructure - a coach and all - over there. A different country, a different situation.)
Having said this, the situation is much worse for pairs than for dancers, I believe. At the moment, Japan has only one pair who are competing at the national level, while we have two senior ice dance couples and one junior. There used to be a very small number of male skaters in Japan, but there are a lot more nowadays and the number is growing due to the continuous success of Japanese male skaters at international level. Hopefully, the similar can happen for the pairs and dancers, but it may take time...
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Interesting. You would think the pair skater situation is better than the ice dancers' in Japan. Japan has produced top female pair skaters who trained themselves abroad:
Kyoko Ina - No. 1 pair in US;
Rena Inoue - No. 1 Pair in US;
Yuko Kavaguti - No. 1 Pair in Russia;
Narumi Takahashi - No. 1 in Japan with a Canadian partner and trains in Canada.
If Japanese federation is truly serious about cultivating strong pair teams, they might do very well with offering and expediting Japanese citizenship to Marvin Tran, Narumi's partner.
As you can see from the above, Japanese ladies have proven themselves to be first-rate pair partners. It might be quicker to entice already promising male pair skaters from abroad than starting from scratch, so to speak. And you can do so by offering a citizenship to Tran. This will signify that Japan is serious, as Japanese are notorious for their unwillingness to accept immigrants as well as abdicating their citizenships.
Belbin/Augusto team sought the Michigan congress person/representative to expedite Tanith's US citizenship, just in time for the 2006 Olympics.
Given their contribution in building strong ice dance teams in the US, upside for offering Japanese citizenship to Tran could be just as great.
It is possible that Tran is not willing to give up Canadian citizenship. Certainly, that was a factor in one of the mixed teams not being able to go to the Olympics last year-the lady was unwilling to give up US citizenship.
Again, interesting. I know Tanith retains the dual citizenship between US & Canada. I also know that Japan do not allow a dual citizenship. I just wonder "how easy/hard it is" for a Canadian to regain the citizenship once he/she gives up on it.
P.S.: I should have added that provided, of course, Tran is willing to consider seeking Japanese citizenship at all. This is a serious matter for which the athlete's choice should be respected.
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In the case I'm remembering, if the lady was not a US citizen, she ceased to qualify for some of the college funding/or eligibility for programs (I forget which) that she was getting.
Oh, that makes sense. Financing is always a huge consideration as figure skating is an expensive endeavour. Athletes may also have to take into account their future prospective - amature skating career is very short and only a handful of skaters can build professional careers.
It would be interesting to find out kind of incentives - financial and otherwise - various countries provide for enticing promising skaters. France (Marina Anissina) and Russia (Kavagushi, Tatiana Volosozhar) appear to be experienced in this area.
I believe doris is recalling the Estonian dance team of Mallory/Rand. She was concerned she'd lose funding for university, so she didn't take up citizenship in Estonia. They did compete at worlds following, but are not competing this season due to his compulsory military training.
I have this strange feeling that Mirai is going to surprise everybody and land a silver.
And then everyone is going to say that she should be going to World's instead of Rachael...
A lack of male skaters who want to do pairs in Japan has been a big problem for Japanese female skaters searching for partners. Most of them ended up moving abroad to find partners. Kyoko Ina, though born in Japan, was raised in the US, so her base was already there when she came up to the senior rank and she chose to compete for the US. Rena had an interesting career in which she represented Japan in both singles and pairs categories in the Olympics. She however moved to the US to continue her career as pair skater. Utako Wakamatsu, who had a successful career as a pair skater (a few podium finishes in GPS and 4CC) competing for Canada, retired when she realised she would not be able to represent Japan in the Olympics as her partner was not willing to obtain Japanese citizenship - or was it not possible for him to do so perhaps? - my memory fails me here. [note - my recollection about Utako's case was inaccurate. Please read Antilles's post for more accurate information. Thanks.] Yuko moved to Russia when she was only 16 because she wanted to do pairs, and represented Japan, USA and Russia before obtaining Russian citizenship to go to the Olympics. It was, I read, a very difficult decision for her, as regaining Japanese nationality once her competitive career is over will be very difficult. Narumi moved to Canada to find a coach and a partner.
This lack of male partners may be attributed to both physical characteristics of Japanese men (relatively short and slight build), and a lack of infrastructure - rink, coaches, ect, I previously wrote about - and thus opportunity to try pairs when younger. I also heard that parents hesitate to encourage their sons to pick up pair skating because of fear of injuries caused to their partners. Maybe doing singles is far too popular at the moment too - they have enough home-grown idols to look up to, while there's no male pair skater to be their idol, sadly. Girls can dream of being the next Kyoko, Rena, Yuko or Narumi.
As you have pointed out, very strict rules attached to obtaining Japanese citizenship has been the main obstacle for pair skaters with foreign partners to represent Japan in the Olympics. For example, one of the rules is that those who want Japanese citizenship have to have lived in Japan for minimum of 5 years and be fluent in the language, unless they have Japanese parentage like Cathy and Chris Reed. It will be very hard for a foreign-born pair skater to a) be a regular resident in Japan where satisfactory training infrastructure does not exist, and b) study the language as well as training for the Olympics.
As far as I know from the latest interview, Mervin Tran is not thinking of obtaining Japanese citizenship at the moment. Anyway, as the 5-year residency rule applies, he's already missed the boat for Sochi 2014. It means he should have made his mind up about his future nationality at the age of 18/19 - that's far too young - when they have not even competed in seniors and do not even know whether they will be good enough to qualify for the Olympics in 5 years time. He was a single skater until he paired up with Narumi in 2007.
Narumi, when asked about nationality-and-Olympic question, said having a wonderful and ideal partner like Mervin outweighs the opportunity of representing Japan in Sochi. Japan may not have a representing pair in Sochi, but the skating world will have a bright young pair who have a strong tie and brilliant career prospect ahead of them.
Mind you, come to think about it, I am a Japanese ex-pat living in the UK, and it took me 5 years of continuous residency here to obtain a permanent visa / residency. It will take me another year if I want to apply for the citizenship. I had to pass citizenship exams in English too. So Japanese rules are not that much stricter than British ones perhaps? I do not know if they apply exemptions for talented athletes; I wouldn't know anyway as I am not one of them!
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Japan isn't the only one with strict citizenship requirements, it's true! Estonia also does not permit dual citizenship. Case in point: Kaitlin Mallory.
From personal experience, I know German citizenship is quite hard to get (though, obviously, there are exceptions for talented foreign athletes, and there have been some reforms ), since they have citizenship based on jus sanguinis. My cousin's husband is German, and I don't think she's eligible for citizenship just because she married him. She has to live in Germany for 3 years...which they do not, as they have lived in Switzerland and South America for all of their relationship due to work. Their son, however, was automatically a German citizen even though he was born in Colombia, because his father is German.
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After Wednesday night's smashing debate victory for Mitt Romney, we may expect the national and swing state polls to change in the Republican's direction. But not by as much as they should. These polls are biased in favor of President Obama and here's the data to prove it:
From noted Republican pollster John McLaughlin comes a clear and convincing exposŽ of the bias of media polls in the swing states of Florida, Ohio and Virginia.
McLaughlin reviewed exit polls in each state for the past four elections. From this data about who actually voted, he found that the party divisions manifest on election day have little to do with the samples upon which the media is basing its polling. And, coincidentally, it is always the Republican vote that tends to be undercounted.
In Florida, for example, McLaughlin finds that the average of the last four elections produced a turnout of 37 percent Democrats and 38 percent Republicans. But here is the partisan distribution of the most recent Florida media polls:
9-26 CBS/NY Times: 36% Dem 27% Rep
9-23 Wash Post 35% Dem 29% Rep
So the media polls reflect a 9 point and six point Democratic edge even though the actual experience of the past four elections has been a 1 point Republican advantage.
Things are no better in Ohio. Here, McLaughlin finds a 2 point Democratic edge in the past four elections (38 percent Democrat, 36 percent Republican). But the media polls show vastly more Democrats and fewer Republicans in their samples:
9-26 : CBS/NYTimes : 35 percent Dem : 26 percent Rep
9-23 : Wash Post : 35 percent Dem : 27 percent Rep
9-11 : NBC/WSJ : 38 percent Dem : 28 percent Rep
Once again, the measured vote of exit polls in Ohio shows a 2 point Democratic edge, but the polls reflect Democratic advantages of 9 points, 8 points, and 10 points respectively.
In Virginia, it's the same story. The last four elections have a combined 1 point Republican edge, 37 percent to 36 percent. But the media polls show a big pro-Democratic bias:
10/2 : Roanoke College : Dem 36 percent : Rep 27 percent
9/17 : CBS/NYTimes : Dem 35 percent : Rep 26 percent
9/16 : Washington Post : Dem 35 percent : Rep 24 percent
9/11 : NBC/Wall St Journal : Dem 31 percent : Rep 26 percent
So instead of showing a 1 point Republican edge, these media poll samples show Democratic advantages of nine, nine, 11 and five.
The correct conclusion to draw from these polls is that Romney is comfortably ahead in Virginia and Florida while he holds a slight lead in Ohio. And, remember these polls are all pre-debate!
Bear in mind that the undecided vote in all of these polls usually goes against the incumbent.
That's the real story.
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The line up for Toronto and Vancouver's We Day have been announced and this year fans will be inspired and educated by some of the world's most influential people. From We Day veterans like Shawn Desman, Hedley, Spencer West and Nelly Furtado, to first-time We Day speakers Jennifer Hudson and Demi Lovato, the 2012 We Day events are sure to inspire and encourage the youth of today to get involved in their communities and around the world.
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• The Honourable Roméo A. Dallaire – Lieutenant-General and author
• Shawn Desman – Platinum selling, Juno Award-winning, Canadian pop icon and producer
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• Spencer West – Me to We motivational speaker and Free The Children ambassador
Vancouver – Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Rogers Arena
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• A performance by ONE DROP, a Cirque du Soleil Founder's initiative
• Premier Christy Clark – Premier of British Columbia
• Shawn Desman – Platinum selling, Juno Award winner, Canadian pop icon and producer
• Magic Johnson – Basketball Hall of Fame legend
• Demi Lovato – Singer-songwriter and X Factor judge
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• Mayor Gregor Robertson – Mayor of Vancouver
• Tyler Shaw – 2012 Coca Cola COVERS MuchMusic Video Award winner
• Archbishop Desmond Tutu – Nobel Peace Laureate
• Spencer West – Me to We motivational speaker and Free The Children ambassador
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Does this ring have Nickel in it?
When I got the ring I thought it was bigger, but its shape and diamonds are beautiful. My fiance is very happy of having this ring.
In your choice of 10k white, pink, or yellow gold, this ring is centered by prong-set round-cut diamonds. With elegant diamond accents along the band, this engagement ring is a ready to woo your wife-to-be.
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This three-stone ring showcases three diamonds highlighted with small side diamonds. This beautiful ring is available in three color options including 10-karat white, pink or yellow gold.Center stone:
- Diamonds: One
- Diamond cut: Round
- Diamond weight: 1/10 carat
- Color: H-I
- Clarity: I2-I3
- Setting: Prong
- Diamonds: Two
- Diamond cut: Round
- Diamond weight: 1/10 carat
- Color: H-I
- Clarity: I2-I3
- Setting: Prong
- Diamonds: 12
- Diamond cut: Round
- Diamond weight: 0.048 carat
- Color: H-I
- Clarity: I2-I3
- Setting: Pave
- Metal: 10k white gold, 10k yellow gold or 10k pink gold
- Ring setting: 19 mm wide x 3 mm long x 6 mm high
- Band: 1.75 mm wide
Diamond total weight: 1/4* carat TW
All weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information. *T.W. (total weight) is approximate. 1/4 carat T.W. may be 0.22 to 0.28 carat. Treatment code N (diamond). SeeTreatment Guidefor further information.
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Color | Gold Pink White I-J Yellow |
Metal | Gold |
Stone | Diamond |
Diamond Color | H-I J-K White |
Total Diamond Weight | Up to .5 Carats |
Ring Style | Color Bridal Promise |
Diamond Cut | Round |
Gold Karat | 10k |
Gemstone Color | Pink White Yellow |
Stone Shape | Round |
Center Diamond Weight | Up to .5 Carats |
Band Width | 1-2 mm |
Birthstone Month | April |
Clarity | I2-I3 |
Jewelry Setting | Prong |
Metal Color | Rose White Yellow |
Dimensions | See Description |
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Model Number | RDKTW2487 |
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Little but beautiful When I got the ring I thought it was bigger, but its shape and diamonds are beautiful. My fiance is very happy of having this ring.
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So tiny and diamond is not clear. Not worth the price. It's lightweight, the stone is so small and not clear.
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Kpu Beautiful ring for my daughter. She says it looks like a princess crown. She loved it.
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great buy Great piece of jewlry I loved the size and color of the piece. My fiance loved it and I would recommend this piece to anyone on a budget but looking to give something from the heart where size doesn't matter
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Ok 3-stone ring This is a nice ring, however, the stones are cloudier and smaller than expected. I would have kept if price was 1/2 the amount.
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amazinggg ring! Me and my husband picked this ring out on the internet, because he was deployed he wasn't able to get down and propose properly. But I was so happy when I recieved this ring in the mail. It met all my expectations. Yes, it was smaller than the picture but in my opinion I think that the reason people didn't like the ring in other reviews was because they expected so much more. For me the ring is great and it fits me perfectly! Not to small nor to big! I am very proud to wear this ring and to now be an Air Force Wifey!!! 3-28-11 <3
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Beautiful! My boyfriend proposed to me with this ring and it is absolutely beautiful! I was a bit hesitant after reading some of the negative reviews, but it is exactly what I was hoping for! It's the perfect size for my tiny hands!
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amazing!! For me personally, I am a lover of simple things so this ring was perfect for me! I wanted something that was elegent and yet not too showy or stood too high so as not to get cought on things when I am working. Its great for an engagement ring, if your gal is not the type that needs a 1 karot rock on her finger to know you love her. I am VERY pleased with my new ring...and the man that came along with it :)
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Way Smaller Than Expected This ring looks gorgeous on the website...but in person it is really, really tiny. I mean, I like small, delicate pieces, but this was SUCH a dramatic difference between picture and real life that you couldn't make an informed decision as a buyer. The ring was so small that you couldn't see most of the details pictured here, like the cut of the diamonds or the prong setting or the full detail of the scroll work. It was also very thin and had a high profile. I felt insecure wearing it because it felt like it would catch on something or break. I would spend a couple hundred more to get a better quality piece.
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elegant This ring is simple and elegant. If you are going for that sort of look than this ring is perect for you. I like it because it is gorgeous without being too flashy.
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Hello, dharold19080. This ring does not contain nickel. Thank you for shopping with us!
Hi, I saw this this ring in white gold in size 5.5 a few weeks ago, however when I came to buy it recently, that option is no longer available- will it be available for purchase again any time soon?
Hello question321, This ring is beautiful! Unfortunately, the white gold 5.5 option is sold out. Items are restocked as they become available; however we cannot guarantee if/when this option will come back in stock. I apologize for the inconvenience. This item can be resized by a local jeweler. I hope this helps. Thanks for shopping with us.
will this turn y finger green and is it marked 14k on it
Hello beartippy, This ring is 10kt gold and is marked 10k on the ring. We have not had any feedback concerning discoloration on fingers. Thank you for shopping with us.
can the ring be re-sized at a later time after the initial buy?
Hello rdblue3,we have designed a buying guide for such a question! Our buying guide says that Bands with stones have ring sizing on many gemstone and diamond rings can also be altered, but the process depends on the style of the ring and the skill of the jeweler. Sometimes, a jeweler can resize a ring by two sizes but usually not more without resetting the stones. It is not recommended that a ring be adjusted by more than one or two full sizes. Generally they cannot be resized. I hope this helps. Thank you for shopping with us.
Is there a matching wedding ring?
We''re sorry, but we do not have an exact matching band for this ring.
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Top 5 Diamond Engagement Ring Styles
Getting engaged and planning a wedding will be one of the most memorable experiences in your life. Whether you are choosing an engagement ring for your girlfriend, selecting a ring for yourself or picking diamond engagement jewelry out together as a couple, you'll encounter many ring styles in the process. In addition to choosing between yellow gold, white gold and platinum bands, you will also have to select the diamond shape, ring setting and accent stones of your choice. Take a look our favorite diamond engagement rings to help you find the right one for popping the question.
Best Diamond Cuts for an Engagement Ring
Shopping for a diamond engagement ring is a thrilling process. The glittering stone on your ring finger that shows the world you are engaged is an important investment. You will wear your engagement ring for a lifetime, so it is important to choose a diamond ring that will represent your personality. For some, that means choosing an unconventional ring with a special cut of diamond. Consider skipping the traditional rings and selecting one of these exceptional diamond cuts for your engagement ring.
Top 5 Colors in Fancy Diamond Engagement Rings
Fancy diamond engagement rings are trendy, but still unique. These rings feature colored diamonds, and they come in a spectrum of hues. Engagement rings with bright, colorful stones add a splash of color to your daily wardrobe. Fancy diamond engagement rings may feature a stunning, highly-saturated center solitaire or colorful accent diamonds and a white center stone. These diamond engagement rings really speak to a bride's individuality with an important dash of personalization.
How to Choose Diamond Wedding Rings
If you're ready to pop the big question, choose diamond wedding rings for you and your beloved. A simple gold ring has been the standard in wedding bands for centuries, but many modern brides and grooms are choosing wedding rings with more sparkle. Diamond wedding rings allow you to add gems to your wedding jewelry ensemble. These rings draw attention to your prized wedding jewelry. Diamond wedding bands can be matched to your diamond engagement ring, creating a stylish combination. If you feel overwhelmed by the many choices in diamond wedding bands, allow us to help you narrow down the options and select the wedding bands that will delight you and your beloved.
What to Know when Shopping for Princess Cut Engagement Rings
A diamond engagement ring should make you feel like a princess, and a princess-cut ring is the perfect way to celebrate your romance in a regal fashion. A princess-cut diamond is square and has a lot of brilliance. Princess-cut engagement rings are neither too modern nor too old-fashioned; these rings strike the perfect balance and allow you to showcase your commitment in style. Princess-cut engagement rings are available in a range of styles, and these stones vary in quality, size and price. If princess-cut diamonds have caught your eye, use our facts to decide if this gem is right for your engagement ring.
Wedding Bands History Fact Sheet
Wedding bands and engagement rings have a rich history. Though the rings themselves have changed and cultural meanings have evolved, a ring on the fourth finger of the left hand has long been a way to show the world that you are in love. Wedding rings today can be found in traditional gold, platinum and diamond styles as well as unique gemstone, titanium and stainless steel varieties. Learning a bit about wedding band and engagement ring history can help you decide what type of wedding jewelry is right for you.
Top 5 Styles of Cubic Zirconia Engagement Rings
When you are shopping for engagement rings, you will find many featuring stunning cubic zirconias. Choosing a cubic zirconia engagement ring can give you the style you really want, even if you can't afford the same style in the diamond ring category. Cubic zirconia rings are built to last, especially if you select one with a platinum or gold setting. Whether as a temporary, affordable engagement ring or as an eco-friendly investment ring, cubic zirconia rings make stylish choices.
Vintage Engagement Rings vs Modern Engagement Rings
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Top 5 Settings for Cubic Zirconia Rings
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Top 5 Eternity Band Styles
Impress your wife or girlfriend on your next big anniversary with an eternity band. An eternity band is an anniversary ring that signifies your eternal relationship with an unbroken circle of diamonds or gemstones. Eternity rings can be worn next to a wedding band or they can be the perfect right-hand diamond ring. Eternity rings also work well as wedding bands; some brides opt only for an eternity band, skipping an engagement ring entirely. You have many style options when shopping for anniversary rings and diamond jewelry. Use this guide to find the perfect eternity band for yourself or for the woman you love.
Choose Your Dream Engagement Ring Setting
When shopping for engagement rings, you will find many variations of the same classic solitaire ring. In today's modern world, unique and artistic engagement rings are widely available. Avoid the carbon-copy rings and select a unique engagement ring that fits your style. Many modern brides choose colored diamond engagement jewelry or unique engagement rings made of industrial metals. Shopping by ring setting is also a great way to find an unconventional engagement ring. These unique engagement ring settings will inspire you to select funky and fashionable wedding jewelry.
How to Choose a Diamond Ring Setting
Whether you're choosing a diamond ring for yourself or looking for a ring to give as a gift, choosing the diamond setting is just as important as selecting the diamond that fits inside it. The right diamond setting will make a gorgeous diamond sparkle and shine while the wrong jewelry setting can make diamond jewelry look dull. Diamond rings, engagement rings, wedding rings and other diamond jewelry are investments, and choosing a great setting will make the jewelry twinkle for a lifetime. If you are purchasing a diamond engagement ring or a wedding ring, it is important to choose a ring setting that matches your or your bride's personal style. Showcase your diamond in the perfect ring setting with our tips.
Engagement Ring Style Glossary
When you are ready to get engaged, you will likely have many questions about the process and the traditions. Picking out an engagement ring can be a daunting task, whether you are purchasing a surprise engagement ring for your girlfriend or you are selecting a diamond engagement ring together as a couple. Possessing some basic information about engagement jewelry and wedding rings will be incredibly helpful when you are comparing diamond rings and unconventional engagement rings. Consider these common terms when you are shopping for engagement jewelry.
How to Match Your Wedding Ring to Your Engagement Ring
Commemorate one of the most important days of your life with fashionable wedding jewelry. Wedding rings and engagement rings are available in a variety of styles, making the shopping process quite involved. You have a several options for making sure that your wedding ring matches your engagement ring in a sleek and modern way. Consider the metals and stones when shopping for a wedding band and don't forget about bridal sets. Use these tips to match your wedding band to your engagement ring.
How to Buy Colored Diamond Engagement Ring Sets
Break the mold with a colored diamond engagement ring set. Colored diamonds are bold and fabulous in any shade. A colored diamond bridal set will set you apart from the crowd and give you something beautiful and bright to wear every single day. Colored diamonds are valuable, so by choosing them you are not giving up any luxury in your engagement ring and wedding band. Use these tips to shop for engagement ring sets with colored diamonds.
FAQs about Engagement Rings
If you have questions about engagement rings, then you are in the right place. Engagement ring knowledge will help you get the best diamond ring for your money and also ensure that you select wedding rings that will complement your personal style. With so many diamond engagement rings to choose from, it is important to do a little research before shopping for diamond rings. We have gladly done the research for you; check out our helpful answers to frequently asked questions about engagement jewelry.
Top 10 Styles of Unique Engagement Rings
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Top 5 Fashion Diamond Ring Trends
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How to Care for Your Engagement Ring
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FAQs about Black Diamond Jewelry
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In February, NIDDK's Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases held the "NIDDK KUH Winter Conferences 2012," a series of workshops on topics including kidney genetics, hematopoiesis, kidney morphology, and nonmalignant hematology. The workshops served many goals.
On Feb. 11 and 12, the first conference of the group, "Whole Genome Approaches to Complex Kidney Diseases," met in Bethesda, MD, to address questions such as how to help the nephrology research community make use of next-generation sequencing capabilities that have made whole exome studies—studies that use an approach that decodes the 1 to 2 percent of the genome that contains protein-coding genes—accessible for clinical research.
The conference convened to evaluate study designs and existing DNA repositories and databases that are relevant to whole exome studies; to learn about emerging statistical approaches to effectively evaluate and analyze the myriad variants identified in whole exome studies; to consider the optimal ways to perform whole exome research, in terms of ethical, legal, and social aspects; and to discuss how best to transmit complicated findings to patients when these whole exome approaches become a routine part of clinical nephrology practice.
"Whole exome testing is already being marketed to consumers and will likely be a part of routine clinical practice, at least when addressing particular clinical problems, within the next decade," said NIDDK intramural researcher Dr. Jeffrey Kopp, co-chair of the conference. "This will require physicians who see kidney patients to help their patients understand such concepts as carrier status, recessive genes, susceptibility alleles, and clinical risk estimates. Physicians will often require additional training in genetic medicine and access to NIH databases that provide current information on the clinical implications of particular genetic variants."
On Feb. 13 and 14, NIDDK held a conference, "Quantitative Morphology in Kidney Research," to review techniques to count the number of glomeruli and some of their component cells, called podocytes, in kidneys. There is evidence that glomerular endowment is affected by genetic factors and by environmental exposures during gestation, and that low glomerular numbers are associated with an increased risk for chronic kidney disease in adulthood. Speakers discussed stereology, a set of techniques used to estimate features of three-dimensional objects from lower-dimensional samples, and considered stereologically valid approaches to assessing kidney samples from humans and experimental animals.
"Stereology offers a sophisticated suite of methods to count and measure objects," said Kopp. "These methods can be applied to research material ranging from whole organs to a few tissue sections. It is critical that researchers select the most appropriate method for their purpose and their material, as only stereologically sound techniques will produce valid data and lead to sound conclusions."
On Feb. 20, the NIDDK held a "state of the science" workshop, "Regulatory Determinants of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Self-Renewal, Lineage Commitment and Terminal Differentiation: New Insights." The workshop's objectives were to provide an opportunity for research leaders in the field of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) biology to examine current understanding of how HSC self-renewal, lineage commitment, and terminal differentiation are regulated; to define knowledge gaps and key unanswered questions in these critical aspects of HSC biology; and to define opportunities, directions, and priorities for future research to address these questions.
NIDDK Senior Scientific Advisor and Program Director for Hematology Research Dr. Daniel Wright, principal organizer of the workshop, was pleased with the capacity attendance of more than 140 researchers from around the country and Canada, reflecting a high level of interest in the workshop's focus and objectives.
On Feb. 23 and 24, NIDDK's Nonmalignant Hematology Research Network, or HEME-NET, held a meeting in Rockville, MD. The workshop marked the first time this group of NIDDK hematology grantees had met face-to-face to share research activities, build relationships between researchers in the field of NIDDK hematology interests, learn about NIDDK-funded resources available through the Centers of Excellence in Molecular Hematology, and assemble a prototype for the network.
"The meeting was enthusiastically attended by investigators, who overwhelmingly supported the notion of building a network to facilitate communication and collaboration among members and to inform the community at large about research accomplishments in nonmalignant hematology," said NIDDK Hematology Program Director Dr. Terry Bishop. "Attendees felt that HEME-NET could leverage and strengthen the field by fostering the exchange of ideas and by posting collaborative opportunities and available resources."
NIDDK workshops continued through the spring. In April, experts convened to discuss "Glomerular Disease: Pathophysiology, Biomarkers, and Registries for Facilitating Translational Research." Goals addressing glomerular disease included discussing mechanisms that initiate and drive progression of glomerular diseases to end-stage kidney disease; exploring targets and pathways to therapeutic development; assessing existing biomarkers that define diagnosis, initiation, progression, and relapse; and discussing approaches to potential cooperation with industry, academia, government, and others. International experts from industry and academia as well as representatives from the NIH, FDA, and private foundations discussed the challenges and pitfalls of glomerular disease research and formulated the path forward.
NIH Publication No. 13–4531
January 2013
Page last updated January 31, 2013


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pts-test1 still fails to upload. And anyone having problems running the Wine test?
I think I may know what's causing the pts-test1 failure and that's due to the size of what's being uploaded, but that requires writing a better way to upload the results.
How about adding a video encoding test suite with mencoder since we compile mplayer anyways?
Following PTS 0.5.0/0.6.0, a majority of the focus will turn to cleaning up the existing profiles and adding in new tests along with the PCQS tests... (Phoronix Certification & Qualification Suite)
New feature... Now if you're using a NVIDIA graphics card, and you run a graphics test from either a suite or individually, if you over-rode the graphics setting from the nvidia-settings utility, the overrode Antialiasing and Anisotropic Filtering levels will be reported under the test notes. This is now in git.
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Originally posted by Yamota What sandbox mmo's have you played? the only true sandbox i have played was swg and most people hated it because it wasn't like everquest. Developers can't win, if the move away from the mmo formula people complain that its missing features and if it sticks to the formula it's a shallow themepark wow clone. |
Originally posted by Aerowyn butting in here. Dislike of the for themepark mmos has developed of the past 4 years or so, and for good reason. At the same time, I'm a gamer, and love good games and systems. I wont know until I feel it, but the TESO combat and itemization systems seem like a welcome addition to the themepark sub genre. For this I will be giving it ago. It will have to be damn good in order to have staying power though. http://www.twitch.tv/sunshineNB |
I don't care what people say on this site (includes me to others), I'll keep my eye on things, that seem to be interesting to me. I think the hate wagon really starts after the game is released - see AoC, SWTOR, TSW and so on, some of them earn it, some don't. Also I have to say your WoW example is pretty pitiful, and I'm actually waiting for TES:O with a beta app in. |
Originally posted by Aerowyn You can call it swiss cheese if you want, does not make it so. I dont hate ThemeParks because I like hating, that makes no sense at all. I hate it because I have seen how it reduces a virtual world massively multiplayer experience, the original idea, to a single/limited multiplayer type of game which is has no virtual world feeling at all and tries to separate the playerbase into instances, brackets and PvP zones, rather than bring them together. It cheapens the experience for a quick thrill and that is why I have grown to hate it and specially a game like Skyrim, which follows the open world, non linear, sandbox philosophy is reduced to yet another ThemePark. And I dont need to wait for the release to assume that because all signs are pointing to it, even an MMORPG staff who said the game is a ThemePark. |
I don't get where all the hate is coming from. I think the game looks good. I've been playing MMO's since the first week UO was launched and have played many different once ever since. The two I played the longest were UO and DAoC. From what I can tell, this game looks like it's going to be a mix of DAoC with a splash of WoW/RIFT/LOTRO thrown in. I don't have an issue with that. Give us some decent PVE with a good 3 faction PVP... sounds awesome! |
My complaints with ESO are over fairly basic issues. The butchering of the background lore of the world to easily fit the three faction system. The combat animations that don't have much weight, ie, the huge sword hit that elicits no reaction from your foe. Otherwise, it may be quite well done, but I don't think anyone really knows. Certain 'true believers' will be unhappy since they want one very narrow type of game play. But ESO is going to be a DAoC clone. What I find amusing is that for years I have heard folks complain about the lack of a DAoC type game, one that supposedly had the best RvR pvp. Here it is. I suspect that one advantage to Bethesda of this ESO mmo, is the advantage of a ton of art assets that can be scavenged for use in upcoming new TES games. If you are holding out for the perfect game, the only game you play will be the waiting one. |
Originally posted by bcbully No game has staying power in this demanding day and age, that's a fact. people get bored faster these days. even if your perfect sandbox comes out people will get bored of it and move on. |
Originally posted by bcbully which makes sense to me you go in with a cautious but open mind but to just outright hate it because it's a themepark sounds like blind hatred to me... i as well enjoy games and as much as I hate military shooters in general I played Spec ops The Line and LOVED the game(mostly just for it's story) but again if i just skipped on it because i know I hate military shooters I would of missed out on a great game. I angered the clerk in a clothing shop today. She asked me what size I was and I said actual, because I am not to scale. I like vending machines 'cause snacks are better when they fall. If I buy a candy bar at a store, oftentimes, I will drop it... so that it achieves its maximum flavor potential. --Mitch Hedberg |
Originally posted by MMOExposed this here is so true but these jaded people on this site that hate on every single new game not even released because it doesnt have open world pvp or some fake screwed up view of what a sandbox really is need to go seriously. I can understand some of the hate on games that been out awhile and made promises not kept of if someone just doesnt like the game in general but man the hate since Day 1 on this title has been way worse than both GW2 and SWTOR and its not even out yet or close to being released. If people hate the game so much thats fine it hasnt cost a dime yet so why post about how bad its going to be? The hilarious thing though here is about 90% of the haters here you will see at the end of this year playing it and talking smack im sure yet they still contribute to the huge super problem of their own most hated game design.... |
Originally posted by Istavaan UO, Eve, AC 1, SWG, DF and MO. And there is no such thing as a true sandbox as the therm is not exactly defined. In UO you had very limited ability to directly create content but rather it was considered a sandbox because it had an open world design, skillbased system and FFA PvP and progression were not based on doing quests. Similar with AC 1, which was a hybrid skillbased and exp system but also open world design and quests were not main path of progression. |
Originally posted by cronius77 Yeah the game these people are wishing has never actually existed, they are living in their heads hyping something that doesn't exist. if it did exist they would be playing, so where is this fabulous game that they are comparing every "themepark" to? |
Originally posted by Istavaan very much agreed also the volume of games(especially MMOs) is insane you would be missing out on so much to just stick to a single game these days I angered the clerk in a clothing shop today. She asked me what size I was and I said actual, because I am not to scale. I like vending machines 'cause snacks are better when they fall. If I buy a candy bar at a store, oftentimes, I will drop it... so that it achieves its maximum flavor potential. --Mitch Hedberg |
Originally posted by Yamota Skyrim a game that's massively dumbed down in comparison to morrowind..see i can do that too. |
Originally posted by Yamota Skyrim was a themepark - just because you could go out and explore does not make it any less themeparky. You can explore in GW2 also - that is how I am leveling one character, just going out ans seeing what is there. You are picking at nits and just throwing out as much non-information as possible to see if it sticks. There are no hard and fast rules so please stop trying to invent them. Let us wait and see what it will be BEFORE bringing on the hate or the hype engine. |
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This is a public forum dedicated to every MMO. If there was no bitching, we wouldn't have active threads. The "love" is usually religated to the games own forum, along with more bitching of course. My issue is trying to translate an open RPG based on overpowered builds into an MMO. My spidey sense says something may not go well. |
Originally posted by Aerowyn see im a little different here , ive actually been playing skyrim since release off and on heavy at times and fallout 3 new vegas before that. Being the open ended nature of both games and the shear amount of mods for both games the replayability is just great and doesnt get old. I know they cannot do that with how TESO will work as mods wont work but the factional system in place will really help i think for stretching out the game over a longer period of time than say Rift did or WOW or SWTOR. I love TES games and fallout series storytelling and general gameplay so i cannot help but look forward to this. |
Originally posted by Yamota Until a sandbox game is really successful, you aren't going to see the money go to making one of these. MMOs are expensive. Making and running a sandbox one is a lot more difficult than many fans of the genre realize. There's a reason that almost every seminal sandbox moved away from the utter openness you admire. On the other hand, I wish there was a game for folks who want that experiance. But sandbox fans can't even agree on the elements needed in one. Remember all those 'I'm not going to play it, it lacks that one feature I MUST have!' posts? Despite my bitchin' about the Lore issues in ESO, I will probably give it a shot, if it is not an apparant failure upon release. If you are holding out for the perfect game, the only game you play will be the waiting one. |
My first MMORPG was horizons and i thought it was the coolest most amazing thing ever, imagine i can play this game with all these other people. The novelty has worn off now. the haters want that original experience back but the thing is you only have one first kiss. You can't recreate that feeling again no matter how many sandbox features a game has.
Originally posted by Istavaan And yet they can in different genres when new games come out. |
Originally posted by Aerowyn Do you even know what blind hatred is? Let me educate you. It means to hate something without knowing anything about it and/or false information about it. I know that ESO will be a ThemePark and I know what a ThemePark formula does to an MMO. More over I know that Skyrim was not a ThemePark style RPG so my hate for it is based on facts. Now you may believe that the fact that ESO will be a ThemePark is indeed not a fact but I believe it is and there are tons of signs pointing to it. So my hate for ESO is not blind, I dont hate it for no or false reason. I have a clear, specific reason for it and that is that the Skyrim model would have been a stellar and great sandbox MMO. Instead they scrapped that idea and went ThemePark and, short of the Elder Scrolls skin, I dont see how those two RPGs will have anything to do with each other. It is another example where they (ab)use an excellent IP for a quick cash grab. |


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