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She should have left any money she had, if any to someone who needs it. I say her sister, NOT Mick Jagger, period. Come on Mick, do the right thing. You all treated her sister like she was trailer park trash, including L'wren. L'wren was a WEAK person who had many, many ways out. Coward.
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Posted at 3:38 AM on March 26, 2014
A human falling in love with a God…
Also a human who's start in life is being adopted, rejected/deprived of life's most important love the first years; the unconditional love, will always have a black hole nobody can fill in their heart/soul. The feeling of Abandonment will colour many negative experiences in life, until the last breath. Seeking the love of a human godfigure must be the worst challenge – it is doomed to conditional. And reaching 50 without children or unconditional love could be a tipping point for any person no matter how successful, when facing depression. Financial problems is only today's society's superficial shallow explanation..The fundamentals for becoming a balanced person with sane selfesteem will allways begin with "motherly love" – now or in the time of the Greek myths. Maybe she was a goddess after all and couldn't live with Zeus…
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As John Lennon said, most births are a mistake. If one is abandoned (which isn't always the case but rather a smart decision) then one is chosen when someone adopts someone and it is a conscious decision not an accident for not using birth control. You also don't know when L'Wren was adopted–most likely it was before she was 6 months old so she had parental love during her first few years. I was adopted and there's no feeling of abandonment that's run through my life because my parents CHOSE ME at the adoption agency. You have a very negative and tunnel vision view of adoption and parental love. Heck, people love their pets like they are family members and they aren't even human! Biological parents abuse their kids…everyone isn't affected in the same way.
"Motherly love" is the love of a mother whether biological or the adoptive mother. If L'Wren wanted children she could have adopted one herself. She could have left Mick. She had choices, and unfortunately and sadly, she was not strong enough to live to make more choices. No one will ever know what was going through someone's mind at the moment before they commit suicide.
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Hello? She was in DEBT people….why does the entire world want to blame this on someone? Like her boyfriend WAKE THE F up!…its not her famous boyfriend, its Micheal Jackson, its many people who cannot cope with this limelight that elevates then destroys lives. She was simply in Debt and too afraid to admit failure
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You have no idea if she had any kind of long-standing mental illness or if she ever exhibited signs of one. Not everyone who commits suicide has a mental health history, and it can be sudden to want to kill yourself. An example are the men who kill themselves when there are stock market crashes: they were successful, made tons of money, and then they lost so much and killed themselves over that and that alone–no mental illness. So you are incorrect. We have impulses–impulsive moments–and if one has built up frustration enough and gets themselves worked up about it they may simply just act on impulse or make the decision in a short time.
A person I know once got unhappy suddenly and cut her wrist with a razor to get attention. When the attention didn't come she got even more upset and felt abandoned and uncared for. So she planned her suicide, and then she really got attention by doing that. There may have been a sense of, "Now I'll get your attention!" and to hurt those who hadn't given her the attention she wanted. There are short-term depressions that are a little more serious than just having "the blues" but not everyone has a history of depression. The person I knew was a determined, ambitious kind of person, and she could not talk herself out of it once she made up her mind. Someone like me who broods would be too busy lying on the couch thinking and be lazy about it.
But nobody can be blamed for someone else's suicide because we don't know how people will react to things, and plenty of people go through horrible things in their lives and don't kill themselves. We can't save everybody. You don't know if someone is just crying "Wolf!" or not because people do cry "Wolf!" when there's no wolf. It is ultimately up to us to save ourselves, and hopefully we reach out to the right people…doctors, whomever.
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Dear Folks:
Anyone who would even go out on a date with Jagger is mentally ill.No woman could ever trust this guy and so she must have been real foolish and depressed to "tolerate" his not being in love with her.Don't call it cheating.He simply didn't care one bit for her.Do not blame Mick.Look to her family and so-called friends who couldn't protect her from being stupid and foolish.He just did not love her,plain and simple.


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General Books on Zen Art
Addiss, Stephen. 77 Dances: Japanese Calligraphy by Poets, Monks, and Scholars, 1568–1868. Boston: Weatherhill, 2008.
Addiss, Stephen. The Art of Zen. New York: Henry N. Abrams, 1989.
Addiss, Stephen, and John Daido Loori. The Zen Art Book: The Art of Enlightenment. Boston: Shambhala Publications, 2009.
Awakawa, Yasuichi. Zen Painting. Tokyo: Kodansha International, 1970.
Barnet, Sylvan and William Burto. The Written Image: Japanese Calligraphy and Paintings from the Sylvan Barnet and William Burto Collection. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2002.
Barnet, Sylvan and William Burto. Zen Ink Paintings. Tokyo: Kodansha International, 1982.
Brinker, Helmut. Zen in the Art of Painting. London; Arkana, 1987.
Gotze, Heinz. Brush and Ink. Munich: Prestel-Verlag, 1989.
Hisamatsu, Shin'ichi. Zen and the Fine Arts. Tokyo: Kodansha International, 1971.
McFarland, H. Neill. Daruma: The Founder of Zen in Japanese Art and Popular Culture. Tokyo: Kodansha International, 1987.
Omori, Sogen, and Katsujo Terayama. Zen and the Art of Calligraphy. Translated by John Stevens. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1983.
Seo, Audrey. Ensō: Zen Circles of Enlightenment. Boston: Shambhala Publications, 2007.
Seo, Audrey, and Stephen Addiss. The Art of Twentieth-Century Zen. Boston: Shambhala Publications, 1998.
Shimano, Eido. Endlesss Vow: The Zen Path of Soen Nakagawa. Boston: Shambhala Publications, 1996.
Shimano, Eido Tai, and Kogetsu Tani. Zen Word, Zen Calligraphy. Boston: Shambhala Publications, 1995.
Shimizu, Yoshiaki, and John M. Rosenfield. Masters of Japanese Calligraphy, 8th–19th Century. New York: Asia Society Galleries, 1984.
Stevens, John. Sacred Calligraphy of the East, 3rd ed. Boston: Shambhala Publications, 1995.
Stevens, John. Three Zen Masters: Ikkyu, Hakuin, Ryokan. Tokyo: Kodansha International, 1993.
Suzuki, D. T. Zen and Japanese Culture. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1970.
Terayama, Tanchu. Zen Brushwork. Tokyo: Kodansha International, 2003.
Woodson, Yoko. Lords of the Samurai: Legacy of a Daimyo Family. San Francisco: Asian Art Museum, 2009.
Books on Artists
Seo, Audrey and Addiss, Stephen. The Sound of One Hand: The Paintings and Calligraphy of Hakuin. Boston: Shambhala Publications, 2010. Tanahashi, Kazuaki.
Penetrating Laughter: Hakuin's Zen and Art. Woodstock, New York: Overlook Press, 1982. Yoshizawa, Katsuhiro.
The Religious Art of Zen Master Hakuin. Berkeley: Counterpoint, 2009.
Furuta Shokin. Sengai: Master Zen Painter. Tokyo: Kodansha International, 2000. Suzuki, D. T. Sengai: The Zen Master. Boston: Shambhala Publications, 1999.
Stevens, John. The Sword of No-Sword: Life of the Master Warrior Tesshu. Boston: Shambhala Publications, 1989.
Exhibition Catalogs
Awakenings: Zen Figure Painting in Medieval Japan. Japan Society, 2007. Gregory Levine and Yukio Lippit, curators.
Black Robe, White Mist: Art of the Japanese Buddhist Nun Rengetsu. National Gallery of Australia, 2007. Melanie Eastburn, Lucie Folan, and Robyn Maxwell, curators.
Enso: The Timeless Circle. Robyn Buntin of Honolulu, 2008. John Stevens, curator.
Obaku: Zen Painting and Calligraphy. Helen Foresman Spencer Museum of Art, 1978. Stephen Addiss, curator.
Song of the Brush: Japanese Paintings from the Sanso Collection: Seattle Art Museum, 1979.
Zen Mind, Zen Brush. Art Gallery of New South Wales, 2006. John Stevens, curator.
Zen Painting and Calligraphy. Boston Museum of Fine Arts, 1970. Jan Fontein and Money Hickman, curators.
Zen Painting and Calligraphy, 17th–20th Centuries. Asian Art Museum, 2001. Yoko Woodson and Doryun Chong, curators.
Zenga and Nanga: Paintings by Japanese Monks and Scholars. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1976. Stephen Addiss, et al. curators.
Zenga: Brushstrokes of Enlightenment. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1990. John Stevens and Alice Rae-Yelen, curators.
Zenga: The Return from America: Zenga from the Gitter-Yelen Collection. Shoto Museum of Art, 2000. Bilingual Edition. Yuji Yamashita, curator.
www.gitter-yelen.org. See the Zenga section for many outstanding examples from this major collection.
www.jikyu-an.com. Kyoto-based dealer specializing in Zen paintings and calligraphy.
www.robynbuntin.com. The top dealer in Asian antiques with special sections on enso, Zen-related art, and the poetry, painting, and pottery of the Buddhist nun Otagaki Rengetsu.
http://zenpaintings.com. Paintings and calligraphies by Japanese Zen masters from the seventeenth century to the present.
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The Shambhala Zen Art Gallery makes a wide selection of original Zen art, from the 17th century up to the present, available for purchase. These rare and exquisite Zenga have been carefully selected and authenticated by John Stevens, Shambhala author, internationally recognized authority on Zen painting and calligraphy, and curator of several major Zenga exhibitions.
How do I display my Zen scroll?
Traditionally, a Zenga is mounted as a hanging scroll made by a professional scrollmaker. Such a scroll is called kakejiku in Japanese. The scroll is stored in a wooden box especially made for that particular scroll. In Japan, a scroll is displayed in the alcove of a temple or a home, and then stored in the box when not on view. (In western-style homes of course, the scroll needs to find the place where the owners feel it fits best.) Ideally, a scroll should be rested in the box periodically—every couple of months or so—in a dry place. However, often the owners are so fond of a scroll they cannot bear to take it down. That is understandable but the scroll should be rested sooner or later, at least for a time. Conversely, a scroll should never be kept in a box more than one year. It needs to hung and aired at least once during the driest part of the year. A scroll should never be hung in direct sunlight or any place where it can be exposed to wind or rain. Entire scrolls can be framed behind glass, but that is recommended only for the most adverse environments (where there is too much humidity or too many insects that feast on cloth, paper, or wood.)
Note on Condition
In spite of the guidelines given above, with Zenga—frequently considered talismans or objects of veneration—it was often the case that a scroll was hung for decades, even centuries. Also, because the paper and ink was donated, the materials used were of inferior quality. Consequently, the majority of Zenga suffered greatly from the ravages of time. It is rare to find a Zenga in "perfect" condition. Most Zenga have been browned by the sun, stained by rain, attacked by mold, munched on by rats and insects. They have foxing (small brown spots caused by mold that appear over time) of the paper, and cracks in the backing. Also, since Zen art is created in the here and now with no retouching, the original piece itself sometimes has splashes, drips, characters crossed out or inserted later, tears, cat paw prints, seals placed upside down, and similar marks that would be considered defects in most other forms of art. Despite all this, a Zenga scroll is considered in "good" condition if it is still in one piece.
The Remounting of Zen Scrolls
Over the years, the paper (or silk) will naturally darken with age. This is called yake in Japanese, meaning "tanned." The paper almost always develops some kind of foxing (mildew spotting, shimi) because of the nature of the paper and the moist Japanese climate. Paper eventually turns brittle because of long exposure to the air and sun, resulting in cracks. Such cracking is called ore. In addition to these three elements of browning, foxing and cracking both the paper and the mounting itself usually suffer worm damage—either holes or tracks.
On most scrolls one or more of these conditions are present. For Zenga, those elements are not "defects" but just part of the natural aging process. (After all, human skin too becomes tanned, spotted and cracked over the years.) In Japan, dealers will charge more money for a well-preserved scroll than for one that has a clean new mounting.
Sooner or later, however, a scroll gives up the ghost. The mounting paste holding the scroll together deteriorates and the scroll becomes unglued, literally falling apart. Then the scroll goes to a professional scroll-maker. Unlike China, where for some reason mounting never extended much beyond purely functional, scroll making in Japan is a fine art, perhaps because of the influence of tea ceremony aesthetics—the hanging scroll was the primary visual focus of the ceremony. First, the scroll-maker will "wash" the paper with a special chemical liquid that removes the dirt and grime, the yake and the shimi, as far as possible. Then, if necessary, the paper is pieced back together, tears repaired, missing paper replaced, bug holes filled, and vanished brushwork in-painted. After all the necessary repairs are finished, the paper is re-backed, and the scroll-maker smoothes out all the wrinkles and cracks. Then the paper or cloth is selected, paying close attention to the colors and fibers that best suit the art itself. The paper is glued to the mounting fabric, rollers are added, and the restored and remounted scroll is ready to be displayed in all its new glory.
The scrolls in the gallery described as restored and remounted have been done so under the direction of John Stevens.
For more information on hanging a scroll, click here.
How do I care for my Zen scroll?
Zen scrolls can be displayed in a Western-style environment with no problem but they should not be hung in direct sunlight or any place where they can be exposed to wind or rain. When stored in their boxes, the scrolls should be kept in a dry place, and it is a good idea to insert a moth ball into the box to prevent worm damage.
How do I roll a Zen scroll properly?
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There's a lot of force to these paintings. There's a lot of physical force to them, a lot of tactile sexual energy, a lot of sensuality. But there's a lot of uncertainty about what the relationship between the parts actually means and I think that that's a very important aspect of my work. I mean if I have to choose a course between Puritanism and extreme romanticism, I think it's clear than I'm going to choose extreme romanticism. But I think what I can contribute is something that has both in it, something that has the possibility of both in it, and it's that extreme stretch that I want to try to achieve in my work. That's my ambition.
Sean Scully has come into international prominence as one of the most admired painters working in the abstract tradition. His individual painterly style is sufficiently established that all those familiar with contemporary visual culture would recognise his work.
It was not always so. Only his extraordinary perseverance and self-belief, despite periods of self-doubt and setback, have led to his sustained output of excellence for over three decades.
In 1981, while still a university student, I first saw Sean Scully's work in the ten-year survey exhibition which came to Trinity College, Dublin, as part of a tour which had begun at the Ikon Gallery in Birmingham. Scully, born in Dublin, created quite an impact and it seemed likely his star would rise.
When I took up the directorship of the National Gallery of Australia in 1997, I was impressed immediately by the strength and depth of its collections. There were so many individual works of superlative quality. Among them it was pleasing to find a painting by Scully, and one with a powerful presence. Bigland 1987–88, although painted in response to the geographical scale of the USA, spoke also to Australia, a country of equal expanse but with only a fraction of the American population.
During my time in Canberra, the National Gallery's curators, Jane Kinsman and Gael Newton, have complemented Bigland with excellent works on paper by Scully, especially his photographic series Art Horizon 2001. It is with a sense of privilege that I thank the National Gallery of Australia Council and Foundation for acquiring for the collection, as a farewell gift in my honour, Scully's splendid painting Wall of light desert day 2003.
In June 2003, after meeting him in London, Sean Scully told me about a survey of his oil paintings, pastels, watercolours, prints and photographs, from 1990 to 2003 which was being organised by the Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere, Finland in cooperation with the second venue, the Weimar Classics Foundation and Art Collections in Weimar, Germany. I thought it would be a wonderful opportunity if the show could come to Canberra. We could add Bigland and also the painting Secret sharer 1989, which is in the private collection of a member of our Foundation. We have also included in the Canberra exhibition Wall of light desert day 2003, and the beautiful series Holly 2004, made by the artist in memory of his mother, which is being seen for only the second time.
I acknowledge with gratitude the generosity and cooperation of Timo Vuorikoski, Director, and Riitta Valorinta, Exhibition Curator of the Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere. We also acknowledge Hellmut Seemann, Director of the Weimar Classics Foundation and Art Collections. Both my colleagues Ron Ramsey (now the Director of Cultural Affairs at the Australian Embassy, Washington DC) and Jörg Zutter, Assistant Director – International Art, travelled from Canberra to Tampere to see the Scully show. The interview with Sean Scully conducted in Mooseurach by Jörg Zutter is published here, and we are most appreciative that our Finnish colleagues have supported our wish to prepare a new publication with additional essays and a selection of short texts quoting the artist. It is a testament to Scully's distinction as a painter that essays have been contributed by his friends Donald Kuspit, Arthur Danto and Jürgen Habermas.
We are most appreciative of the generosity of the lenders to the exhibition, Galeria Carles Taché, Barcelona; Galerie Lelong, Paris; Timothy Taylor Gallery, London; Hilti Art Foundation, Liechtenstein; Galeries Bernd Klüser, Munich and especially the Nordrhein-Westfalen Art collection of Düsseldorf and its Director, Armin Zweite, for lending us the museum's most important Scully works.
The contribution of Shaune Lakin to the organisation of the exhibition, in assisting me with all its curatorial aspects, has been decisive and much appreciated. Adam Worrall and Mark Bayly coordinated and managed the exhibition and Patrice Riboust designed it; Kirsty Morrison designed this catalogue and Pauline Green edited the texts. Most importantly, Sean Scully has offered every possible support for both the exhibition and catalogue. It is a delight that the exhibition will offer Sean, with Liliane Tomasko, his partner and fellow painter to whom we offer warm thanks, the occasion of their first visit to Australia.
Brian Kennedy
1 Sean Scully, public lecture, Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, Dublin, 11 March 1994; transcript, National Gallery of Australia file 03/0511, folios 185–201 (folio 192).
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This poor girl. She's so much better than the person that she portrays, I don't think it's fair to call her any bad name or criticise her. I just feel sorry for her. When her baby girl grows up and learn of the Internet, Farrah is going to have to face her mistakes and explain to her daughter how ridiculous she was being. It's sad to see someone become so hungry for fame. But she'll learn when her daughter grows up and follows in her footsteps.
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This mouth breathing breeder is nothing more than a skank. Her only claim to fame is the ability to spread her legs and reproduce, like a cockroach. She is not attractive in the least. Her mouth looks like she has some genes from a beaver. If she had any self esteem she would realize all this plastic surgery and implants are hardly necessary. Not to mention in 8 years or so she will look similar to a plastic Barbie doll that took a hot acid bath. I'll bet her family is real proud of her. And tell me what ever became of the bastard child she hatched?
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Strange that you would have so much outright hatred and interest in her. I watched her in the teen pregnancy show, and I can't stand her because she's so mean, but she is hardly a breeder with only one child (whom she still has custody of, but her parents help her out caring for her when she's busy drinking and making porn). I don't hate her, but I think she's just one of those 20-somethings that are bound and determined to do what they want, when they want, and get as much attention as they can, only to grow up and regret it later.
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Personally,I think she's hot,just got caught doing what all these young girls WISH THEY COULD BE DOING,BUT BECAUSE OF THEIR MESSED UP HATER ATTITUDES WON'T GET TO DO.THEY'RE TOO YOUNG TO BE THINKING ABOUT STUFF LIKE THAT ANYWAY.IF THEY MESS AROUND AND GET PREGNANT, THEY WON'T BE CAPABLE OF REARING THEIR PROGENY(CHILD).THEIR PARENTS WILL BE FORCED TO REAR BOTH THE DAUGHTER,BUT ALSO HER CHILD.MY ADVICE TO THEM: DON'T BECOME A STATISTIC!STAY YOUNG AS LONG AS YOU CAN.YOU'LL BE GROWN AND OUT ON YOUR OWN SOON ENOUGH.
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Looks to me like she is desperate for attention and fame. It's sad that someone is so pathetic that they will do anything just for tv! Like get over yourself !! No one cares about a teenage whore who got famous for being knocked up. She needs to take care of her daughter get a decent job and move on with your life . It's sad when their is couples who won't children and would set a great example for a child and then you have these girls like FArrah who get to have a child and them set examples such as this!!! Ugh
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Hey guys, stop hating. Porn isn't the end of the world, it's amazing how much energy you guys are putting into hating her because she did a sex tape that was released when there are so many things in the world that are way worse. How many of you give the time of day to the starving and impoverished? How about the abused? No, you only care about celebrities and their personal lives which really don't impact anybody except for themselves.
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Brandi, when her daughter is old enough im sure it will be old news and no one will care any more. Honestly, farrah is rich now and if she handles her money right, she will be able to give her daughter the life every child should get the chance to have. At least she isnt out selling drugs and putting her child in a terrible enviroment, like a lot of woman do that get pregnant at such a young age. It's not like it would be easy for her to find the money or time to get the schooling that seems to be required to have good job. Who cares, people get to see her having sex, why does it matter? Only because of people like you, that are probably fugly lookin and too insecure. Your just Jealous.
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odds are that Sophia will be so damaged and scarred by what her mother has done and what the other kids say to her that her relationship with Farrah will be totally polluted at an early age. That will be another layer on top of the resentment that Sophia will eventually feel from toward Farrah for generally being too selfish to act like a mother should. Prediction is that Sophia will react in the opposite way and won't get close to males till she's in her twenties and will always have problems – more than problems, serious hangups – with intimacy. The smartest move would be to change her name and get her far, far away from all of this.
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For several years it has been recognized that trafficking in human beings for various exploitative purposes occurs on a massive scale, hat victim identification is a necessary element in addressing this crime, and that police play a crucial role in the identification of victims. At the same time, police are regularly criticized for not effectively identifying victims, who subsequently end up detained or deported as irregular migrants. The OSCE Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings24 and other Ministerial Council decisions and declarations mandate the OSCE Strategic Police Matters Unit (SPMU) to address trafficking in human beings. To contribute to improved victim identification, the SPMU has prepared this guidebook for law enforcement officers on early identification of both potential and presumed victims of trafficking in human beings. It builds on previous community policing activities, particularly the publication "Good Practices in Building Police-Public Partnerships."


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A movie featuring a fat Latin girl(as most ghetto Latin girls) and a furious black girl( as most angry black women on the train in NYC). This movie has not been release yet, but if I become rich one day I will finance the production of this movie and invite a bunch of New York Times liberals to watch.
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This classic-made-modern heirloom ring is positively elegant. Double diamond halos elevate your emerald cut with a stunning strings of graduating, channel set diamonds. *center stone sold separately*
Featuring a double halo of diamonds framing a princess cut center stone, this ring is designed to greatly enhance your princess cut center stone. *center stone sold separately*
A round diamond absolutely blooms in a double halo of diamonds, with streamlined, channel-set square cut diamonds arching along its gorgeous shoulders. *center stone sold separately*
Complete your Tacori set with a matching wedding band. Round diamonds channel set in miligrain and diamond reverse crescents make this a match for our "blooming beauties" engagement rings.
A band fit for a princess. Diamond eternity band, with princess-cut channel-set diamonds going all the way around the band.
Simplicity and elegance unite in this classic Tacori string of diamond, a style that looks lovely with a variety of Tacori engagement rings.
Bind your future as a couple with this unique convex satin-finish eternity band, blending milligrain detail and Tacori signature crescent silhouettes for exceptional style.
Discover a passionate union of wedding bands; for him and her with Tacori's 5-mm band Men's Crescent wedding band.
Display some shine with this diamond ring, featuring three bright diamonds encircled by Tacori's signature milligrain.
This cocktail ring is the ultimate style statement in stunning yellow gold, with diamonds that appear to float from your fingertips. This iconic piece perfectly captures the effervescence of champagne!
Enjoy a modern extravagance of diamonds. This strongly squared ring is a geometric delight of art-deco designs, from the Tacori Fine Jewelry Collection.
From Tacori 18k925, transparent Quartz over Neolite Turquoise makes this strong statement of style an absolute marvel in cool "Barbados" blue.
Structural crescent designs form the contours of this vibrant Rose Amethyst ring. 18k rose gold and glittering diamonds frame the stunning, cushion-cut shape.
Dazzling elongated pear-shaped rose amethyst and round prasiolite unite in fabulous 18k rose gold bold drop earrings for a look of playfully illuminating color and fashion-forward design.
Faceted candy-drop gems in Lemon Quartz, Cognac Quartz, Prasiolite, Smokey Quartz and Rose Amethyst flutter in pronged blossom kaleidoscope circlets, fastened into strands of luxe swoops of .925 silver with an 18k gold Tacori seal toggle.
Rutilated Quartz is given depth and dimension over Black Onyx. Rich 18k yellow gold diamond crescent frame displays the primally provocative charred colour, and sterling silver design elements demand attention from every angle.
Band Together
Your wedding band is a sign of commitment that lasts beyond the wedding day – far longer than flowers or music or cake. Make sure you factor this important symbol of commitment into the earliest stages of planning your wedding budget.
Talking to Each Other
Stay connected with matching his and her wedding bands that talk to each other. Complement each others' style in this classic tradition that is the physical symbol of your bond.
Bold and Beautiful
There are no rules when it comes to wedding bands! Loving something a little different? Then make a statement with 18k red gold.
You can add dimension and dazzle by opting for a wedding band like this one – which features three rows of brilliant round diamonds!
Go Solo
Going to the gym? Cleaning house? Travelling? There are times when you will prefer not to wear your engagement ring, and will prefer to simply wear your wedding band. Consider this when making your decision. Does your wedding band stand alone – and still look gorgeous?
Did You Know?
Gold is a metal that stands the test of time. Color options include white, yellow, red and rose.
Pass it On!
You may want to pass your wedding band along to your children someday – so choose wisely. Tacori is famous for creating beautiful heirlooms to be treasured for generations.
Before you and your significant other swap rings in front of your guests, give them the attention they deserve with a photo shoot. Below are some ideas to help you get creative!
1. Invitation Only
Photo by Katelyn James Photography
Place your wedding rings on your wedding invitations, and focus in on the month of your nuptials. Frame the photograph for a cute momento to cherish for years to come.
2. Naturally Rustic
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Hang the bands off of a small branch, or etch a design into a piece of wood for a more rustic and natural photograph.
3. Fruity Fun
Photos by (from left to right): Glass Jar Photography and Katie McGihon Photography
Add some bright colors to your ring photos by placing them on fruits like grapes or lemons. Just about any fruit will add a pop of personality to the picture!
4. If the Shoe Fits
Photos by (from left to right): Hazelnut Photography and Kaysha Weiner Photography
A picture-perfect way to show off your bridal stilettos and gorgeous gems at the same time. We recommend shooting this before your walk down the aisle in case your heels get dirty.
5. Beachin'
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If you're exchanging vows by the water, grab some seashells for a festive photo op. Not by the beach but still feeling inspired? These decor elements definitely say summer wedding, so go for it anyways.
6. Flourishing Flowers
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What a more beautiful way to display your wedding rings than by using flowers as the backdrop? Whether you place them on the stem or at the center of the petals, the pictures are sure to exude romance!
7. Extra! Extra!
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Read all about it! Pick up the local paper on the day of your wedding and use it as a fun backdrop for your ring shot! Make sure the date is clearly visible.
8. A Novel Idea
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If you and your significant other are self-proclaimed bookworms (or if you just love book decor), then this is the perfect photo backdrop for you.
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Despite De Beers' "A Diamond is Forever" 1947 clever marketing campaign advocating that the average cost of an engagement ring is worth up to three months' salary, the average salary is much higher today than it was almost 30 years ago. (The U.S. national average man's salary is $43,000.)
Let's face it--engagement rings are pricey, depending on its "Four C's", which are cut, clarity, color and cut, but that doesn't mean your soon-to-be husband has to spend a fortune. Make clear what your expectations are because the average cost of an engagement ring starts at $3,500. And surprisingly, that's only worth about one months' salary.
Do you think this a myth or fact? Let us know in the comments below!
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Congratulations on finding the woman of your dreams--now it's time to start thinking about popping the question along with the bling! Here's how to buy the perfect rock:
What is the budget?
The standard rule is up to three months' salary, but that's a myth. It's better to figure out how much you're willing to spend upfront, so she can look (or hint) accordingly.
What are the 4 C's?
Cut, clarity, color and carat -- are the 4 C's to choosing an engagement ring. Clarity are those letters and numbers that represent the internal flaws of a diamond which include: FL - flawless, IF - internally flawless, VS-1 and 2 - very slightly included 1 and 2, VVS-1 and 2 - very, very slightly included 1 and 2 and SI-1 and 2 - slightly included 1 and 2. Remember, clarity tends to stand out more in the light. Color is those alphabetical letters from D to Z that represent how close a diamond reaches colorlessness. Carat represents the weight of a diamond, and cut represents the shape or style of the diamond.
What style ring do she want?
It's imperative that you know which type of setting, shape and metal she prefers. After all, the engagement ring will be on her finger for FOREVER! Shapes include: emerald, asscher, round, marquise, oval, pear, princess, cushion, radiant and heart. Settings include: halo, solitaire, prong, tension, channel, bezel and gypsy. Metals include: platinum, gold, rose or white gold or titanium.
Where is the best place to purchase?
It's financially intelligent to purchase an engagement ring online. You will have much less overhead as well as lower prices at an online retailer whereas you will have much more overhead as well as higher prices at a store retailer. However, purchasing at a store retailer allows you to see the overall look and feel of the engagement ring in-person whereas an at online retailer, what you see in the pictures is what you get.
What is the jewelry company's return policy?
Whether you're purchasing online or in-store, the diamond should come with product documentation that specifies characteristics from the Gemological Institute of America. Most online and store retailers have a 30-day money back guarantee for returns as long as the engagement ring is in the same condition it was purchased in. Keep all product documentation and receipts!
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Dare to channel your inner royal with a sapphire engagement ring. Colored diamonds have been making a comeback ever since Kate Middleton became engaged to Prince William in 2010. Sapphires, in particular, are known to symbolize an everlasting marriage. Why not walk down the aisle with this superstition already promised if you had a "something blue" engagement ring on your finger? Check out engagement ring photos in our boards for even more trending eye candy.
Diamonds are not always a girl's best friend and it is not uncommon for brides-to-be to prefer an alternate wedding stone for their ring. However, when considering the many different precious and semi-precious alternate wedding stones calling your name at the local jewelry store, it is important to take into consideration the level of durability that your final choice possesses. Also, keep in mind that smaller sizes tend to crack and fall out too easily.
A few popular alternate wedding stone choices include:
This alternate wedding stone represents the birthstone for September babies, representing serenity and truth – perfect attributes for getting a wedding off on the right foot, don't you think? With a typical blue color, sapphires possess an ancient quality that also comes in pink, green, yellow, lilac, and white. I suggest seeking out an Australian sapphire for a deep blue (almost black) alternate wedding stone.
As the birthstone of July, this alternate wedding stone infuses love, enthusiasm, and strength into a ring. From deep blood red to the lesser-known light pink, gorgeous rubies often come from South East Asia, Burma, Tanzania and Kenya. Can you imagine that during the 19th century, the ruby was thought more valuable than the diamond?
Representing love and fidelity, the emerald would make an exceptional alternate wedding stone – quite valuable in the world of jewelry. To actually get your hands on a flawless emerald is highly uncommon. However, the emerald is a brittle stone and could easily chip or crack if not properly taken cared of. If green is your favorite color, I suggest giving the emerald a try, which is also the birthstone for May.
When looking for a stunning alternate wedding stone combination, consider blending the pale, blue shade of aquamarine with diamonds set in a platinum or white gold band. Plus, you'll find no trouble locating this particular stone, as it is mined in countries, from Russia to Argentina. To choose an aquamarine ring is to also embrace the March birthstone, which stands for happiness and understanding.
Pair the semi-precious garnet with diamonds to capture the fiery birthstone of January that most often offers the flash of red or orange, but also exists in a shade of green. A garnet engagement or wedding ring stands for eternity, truth, and faith.
Your wedding ring is the single most important piece of jewelry you will ever wear. It's a sign of everlasting love and commitment. Many grooms and brides have opted to engrave their spouse's wedding ring with a touching phrase, the wedding date or something else that's special to the two of them. Below you will find some helpful information that will help you determine whether you should engrave your ring.
Photo: Jeff Loves Jessica, Jewelry: Bergstrom
Band Width and Type -
Some rings are simply too small to be engraved - that includes rings that are smaller than 3 millimeters. Between 4 and 6 millimeters is the perfect size for engraving and larger than this creates an opportunity to have two rows of text. Make sure your ring is large enough to be engraved, or the words may come out illegible and it may not look that great. Also, think about your wedding ring type.
If it's gold, you might consider getting it hand engraved by an artist who can provide the lettering you want. Gold gives way nicely under a hand engraver's tools while Platinum and other metals are more difficult to engrave this way. For those metals, consider having them laser-engraved. This is usually done by a machine which can provide several different kinds of lettering and even symbols.
What Will You Say?"I Got You Babe." "You Are My Sunshine." "Forever and Always." "My Other Half." "Forever My Darling." "What Have We Done?"
If you have decided that you should engrave your ring, there are many different possibilities. You can stick with the traditional idea of placing your name, your spouse's name and the wedding date - or your can do something a little more personal. Some individuals place phrases from a favorite song, poem, scripture or something else that means a lot to the couple. It can be sentimental, funny or however you want it. Below you will find a few examples of engraved messages:
Depending upon your personality and your spouse's personality, you may opt for a funny message that only your spouse would understand and cherish - or something sentimental and sweet.
Important Tips -
There are a few things you should make sure of when you decide to engrave your ring. First and foremost, ask for samples of the engraver's past work so you can determine whether he or she should be the one to do the work. Also, ask whether the engraving will be done in house or sent out - and whether it's insured if it is sent out. Then, determine how long it will take to be completed so you can ensure that it will be done before the ceremony.
An inscription on a ring is sure to be cherished for many years to come. By going over the basics, you can make sure you actually want to engrave it and that it will be done correctly.
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Diamonds have long been a symbol of love and commitment, the preferred stone adorning the ring fingers of the engaged. For ring shoppers, the sparkly options seem endless. The cut of the stone, setting style, band metal and personal style all factor into finding the perfect ring.
The Cut:
1. Round
The most popular diamond shape is the round diamond, often called the round brilliant. Fifty-eight triangular facets direct light from the bottom of the diamond through the crown for that ultimate sparkle. Created by Marcel Tolkowsky in 1919, diamond cutters have been perfecting this particular cut for nearly 100 years, giving you a versatile stone that shines in both modern settings and elaborate designs.
2. Princess
The princess is the most popular non-round choice with brides-to-be. First created in London during the "swingin' sixties," this many-faceted, pointed-cornered gem varies in shape from square to rectangular and has a mirrored effect. While stunning as a solitaire, the princess works very well in eternity bands, as the edges line up to create a seamless wall of stones.
3. Emerald
The emerald cut diamond is one most associated with the term "ice." The art deco shape earned its name in the 1920s when the cut was used primarily for emeralds. Its flat surface with lean rectangular facets spotlights the stone's clarity.
4. Asscher
The Asscher cut is named for the Asschers of Amsterdam, gem cutters for Britain's royal family, who designed the shape in 1902. It's essentially a square version of the emerald, with a high crown and stepped sides. The dramatic profile was popular through the '30s, and is perfect for vintage lovers.
5. Marquise
This brilliant-cut stone flatters the finger with its distinctive elongated shape. The Marquise diamond works well with others; consider setting it with round or pear-shaped stones. The gem can be worn either vertically (as Victoria Beckham does) or horizontally (as per the preference of Catherine Zeta-Jones).
6. Oval
The oval's brilliance and versatility can rival that of a round, but with the added advantage of its shape accentuating slender ring fingers.
7. Radiant
The rectangular radiant diamond is known for its trimmed corners. First introduced in the 1970s, the long step-cut and triangular facets optimize its light refraction.
8. Pear
The pear is also known as the teardrop. The unique shape boasts a single point (facing up) and rounded end. Keep in mind that this unusual and feminine diamond often goes solo as few wedding bands can fit beneath this stone's underside.
9. Heart
The unique shape and obvious symbol of love make the heart-shaped stone a distinctive and romantic option. Louis XIV had heart-shaped diamonds in his collection.
10. Cushion
The cushion-cut diamond, also known as "pillow-cut," is a square stone with rounded corners and large facets to ensure maximum brilliance and making it a popular choice for more than a century. More shine than sparkle, this diamond is often set with surrounding tiny diamonds.
There are numerous ways to set a ring. Prongs, usually three to six of them, hold a solitaire diamond. This is the most popular engagement ring setting, centering the diamond to reflect the most light.
A three-stone setting lines up three diamonds that represent the past, present and future.
The increasingly popular bezel setting encases a single stone in a collar of metal. This modern style is a great design for active brides, and the encircling metal ring both protects the diamond's edges and makes it appear larger.
The boxter setting features a frame of little diamonds surround a central diamond. This makes a small gem appear larger and creates a unique feminine statement.
Platinum and gold are the top picks when it comes to band metals. Platinum is considerably more expensive but is also the strongest jewelry metal and won't tarnish or wear away. Most jewelers recommend the more secure platinum prongs in solitaire settings, even if the band is gold. Yellow gold provides a warm hue and traditional look, whereas white gold provides a more affordable non-yellow option. Gold is a softer, more malleable metal, yet the 18k gold band remains the most popular engagement band choice.
Custom bands with floral motifs and geometric shapes are also on the rise. Some brides prefer a band as their engagement ring; with the dazzling options and a less-expensive price tag, the eternity band continues to be a favorite.
Choose a ring she'll want to wear forever.
Learn more about engagement rings here!
Antique Engagement Rings:
The custom of a prospective groom giving his fiancée an engagement ring -originally called a betrothal ring - can be traced back as far as Rome in the second century B.C. While a modern bride-to-be might not be interested in the kind of brass or iron ring used way back then, many couples today choose antique engagement rings. Since they're from an earlier time, antique engagement rings often are one of a kind. That might be part of the appeal for celebrity couples like Courteney Cox and David Arquette and Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, who celebrated their engagements with antique rings.
Some couples like the thought of an antique engagement ring linking them to the past, giving their relationship a sense of history, even though they're just starting their life together. This feeling is enhanced when the ring comes from a family member. But not everyone has a relative with a family heirloom they're willing to part with - and even if you do, sometimes that can backfire ... what if your fiancé's Great Aunt Mildred offers you a ring that's been in the family for three generations, but it's big and gaudy and your taste is much more refined.
Antique Engagement Rings: What Qualifies?
To qualify as an antique, something has to be more than 50 years old. The term "antique" often has an association of being costly, and even though it's technically "used," an antique engagement ring can sometimes cost more than a new one. Once you decide you want an antique engagement ring, you can narrow the field by selecting a specific period. Victorian antique engagement rings, for example, from the mid-late 19th century, might have intricate scrollwork or other designs engraved in the metal. Antique engagement rings from this period also might feature different gemstones than we're used to seeing in modern engagement rings. In Victorian times, stones were chosen as symbols: an opal was thought to bring good fortune, a garnet meant the couple would become lifelong best friends. Other periods also popular for antique engagement rings are Edwardian (early 20th century) and Art Deco (1920s & 1930s).
Fine jewelry stores that feature antique jewelry generally offer an assortment of antique engagement rings. Jewelers who sell antique jewelry go to estate sales, pawn shops and flea markets to find merchandise - you can look for an antique engagement ring at these places yourself, but that can be very time consuming. You'll most likely spend more at a jewelry store than an estate sale or flea market, but it might be worth it in terms of time saved and wider selection.
You can also look online for an antique engagement ring, but the Internet might be a better resource for researching the kind of ring you want than for actually purchasing it, since you won't be able to actually see the ring before you buy it. However you shop for an antique engagement ring, make sure to get an independent appraisal to ensure its condition and value before committing to buying it.
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This training manual - developed by ILO and UNICEF under the UN Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking - seeks to aid governments, workers, employers, international, and non-governmental organizations that combat trafficking in children for labour, sexual and other exploitation. This is the third textbook that focuses on "matters of process" to underline the message that is not only what you do that is important, but how you do it. It covers areas such as advocacy and mobilization , working with the media, building partnerships, child participation, monitoring and evaluation, and learning and sharing lessons. More information about human trafficking on the website of ILO.


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"The Expansion Family" is an underground hip-hop group composed of four members (Disciple-X, The Artice, B More, and Insyght) and many affiliates. This band is from Windsor Ontario, Canada. Their first CD, "The Abstract Expansion", was released February 14th, 2011. They are very locally popular and successful and are continuing to expand their word to the word hence the name The Expansion Family.
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After studying the Offensive Security's course, this Friday I passed OSWP exam. I will try to do a little review of both the course and the exam.
The course
I found the course to be very well done; it gives structured information about the subject in an understandable way. It has many videos that present various tools and attacks, and a pdf manual that completes the course.
The manual starts with almost 160 pages of theory covering various subjects: the IEEE 802.11 standard, discussion about wireless networks, and very in depth theory about packets, frames, how authentication and association takes places in different scenarios. The theoretical part ends with a discussion about hardware used: cards, adapters and antennas.
Being an offensive course it covers in depth the Aircrack suite (cca 155 pages), with very much emphasis on: airmon-ng, airodump-ng, aireplay-ng, packetforge-ng, aircrack-ng, airtun-ng, wesside-ng and easside-ng tools. Each module comes with detailed explanations, videos, labs and examples. There are many captured files that can be downloaded, and once opened in wireshark helps you a lot to understand the principles. The others tools from the suite are briefly discussed.
The next big part of the course (~80 pages) covers the attacks against the wireless networks. Here are also videos, examples and "to do" labs that helps the student to understand how to perform the attacks, and how to apply the tools already studied.
The last part of the course discusses in few pages the other tools that can be used in order to do wireless penetration and assessment: Kismet and John the Ripper. Here there are no labs to do.
In conclusion I found the course to be interesting, sometimes fun and I think I learned a lot from it. I would like to see some examples on using John the Ripper, and definitely I would like the course to cover other subjects like Bluetooth, using GPS and some other modern subjects. But, this course is what it pretends to be: and offensive wireless security course.
The exam
After studying the manual and doing a lot of practical exercises I found the exam medium as difficulty. I finished it in 1 ½ hours out of the 4 allocated hours. Without the course maybe I would find it more difficult.
It was an offensive exam, so practically you connect to a machine in their environment, and you are given the challenge to find the keys for different networks.
After the exam you have 24 hours to send them a document containing the keys you have found, and (more important in my opinion) to explain what have you done and how.
For those of you that are interested in this field I certainly recommend this certification. If you want to understand more about wireless networks and how to penetrate them go for the course + exam version. You'll learn a lot, especially about how to crack a WEP network.
If you are low on money or you consider that you have enough knowledge on the subject go for the exam. At 80$ it is very affordable. Play with your router at home, try to crack all the access control combinations: WEP (with or without clients, open authentication, shared key authentication, hidden ESSID) and WPA PSK. If you can do this you'll pass the exam.
This certification will give you a formal recognition of your skills and knowledge, and, also, will help the guys from Offensive Security to be better known in the industry, and will supply them the funds necessary to improve and develop their courses.
Best regards,