Charm Bracelets
For centuries, charms have been used as a medium for superstition, religious beliefs and fashion. The ancient Egyptians first used charm amulets to gain the favor of the gods and to obtain a passage into the afterlife. Later, charms were used to ward off evil forces and were also used to curse enemies.
It was in the Victorian period that charms grew out of their traditional image of spiritual and superstitious objects. Queen Victoria of England started wearing charm bracelets as a fashion accessory and started a trend that has continued through the ages.
It is said that Queen Victoria wore a charm bracelet of small lockets that contained the photographs of her family. Until that period in history, jewelry was characterized by bulky ornaments made of gold, silver, diamonds and rare gems. However, the quaint charm bracelets revolutionized the concept of jewelry with their delicate and artistic appearance.
Charm bracelets received a sudden revival during the World War periods. Soldiers on their way home picked up charm bracelets for their near and dear ones, as souvenirs from the lands they had visited.
The wars came to an end, but the concept of charm bracelets continued.
Today, charm bracelets are extremely popular, especially among girls in their teens. They are not restricted any longer to the upper strata of society as was the case earlier. Charm bracelets come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be worn as casual jewelry or for formal occasions, depending on their style.
Charm bracelets contain anything from animals and flowers to zodiac signs and birthstones, making them a great gift item for any occasion.
In most cases, the charms are easily interchangeable on the bracelet, so one can suit their own mood or special occasion. With their quaint and delicate appearance, intricate beauty and magical aura, charm bracelets are sure to fill ones life with style and excitement. .
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For years tradition has dictated what was 'acceptable' when planning a wedding.
The long white gown, the programmed church ceremony, the rented reception hall with the arranged seating and the sky high wedding budget were all considered to be proper wedding etiquette.
Well it is the year 2006 and those traditions are fast falling by the wayside!
Today your wedding can be anything you want it to be.
Pastel wedding gowns are definitely "in". Your wedding ring does not have to be a diamond.
Your reception doesn't have to be a stodgy sit-down affair and you guests don't need to be afraid to cough during the deafening quiet as you exchange vows.
Today, beach weddings are becoming very popular as more and more savvy couples opt for less traditional, more relaxed settings for their big day.
Beach weddings can be much cheaper, less stressful, and just all around plain fun. They allow you to involve everyone in the activities.
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Clontarf Irish Whiskey Wins Gold, Family of Irish Whiskeys Sweeps Awards
New York, NY (ContentDesk) August 9, 2006 -- Castle Brands Inc. (AMEX: ROX), an emerging developer and global marketer of premium branded spirits headquartered in New York, announced today that its Clontarf Irish Whiskey has received three awards in the 2006 International Review of Spirits.Clontarf Single Malt Irish Whiskey was awarded a Gold Medal in the Irish whiskey category by this well-respected competition conducted by The Beverage Testing Institute.
In addition, both Clontarf Irish Whiskey and Clontarf Reserve received Silver Medals. The Irish whiskey category has been growing steadily for the last several years.
It is an exciting category to be involved in with new brands stimulating interest at the consumer level, said Roseann Sessa, Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations.
Clontarf, with its three expressions, has been well-received by spirits journalists and consumers alike.
In March, the New York Times, in its comprehensive article...
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Laird Small, PGA teacher of the year and Director of the Pebble Beach Golf Academy, endorses the DivotMat
The Tiffin Company, manufacturer of the DivotMat, announced today it has agreed to a multi-year endorsement deal with the PGA's top-ranked golf instructor, Laird Small.
The agreement allows Laird Small to promote DivotMat to golf students and other professional golf instructors throughout the United States.
Terms of the agreement were not announced. One of the most popular golf instructors in the country, Laird Small has been on every GOLF Magazine list of the nation's "Top 100 Teachers in America" since 1995 and was recognized by Golf Digest on its "Top 50 Teachers in America," in 2002.
Beginning his 17th year at Pebble Beach, California, the 46-year-old Small has been a PGA member since 1988 and director since 1996 of the Pebble Beach Golf Academy.
Small was named the 1996 Northern California PGA Teacher of the Year Award and 1997 Junior Teacher of the Year, an honor by the AT&T Pebble Beach Junior Golf Association.
Commenting on the announcement,...
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Function and Fashion Merge as the New Storksak Diaper Bag Hits the U.S. Market
(ContentDesk) August 1, 2005 -- New mothers no longer need to abandon fashion for practicality with the arrival of the new Storksak Diaper bags. Celebrities such as Liv Tyler, Kate Winslet, Julia Roberts and Gweneth Paltrow all have Storksak bags. Storksak brings its functional technology and contemporary design to the U.S. market with the Spring 2005 collection. "What's great about these bags," says Maine based web designer and dad Mark Woodbury - co-founder of sparkability.com - a website selling toys and modern furnishings for kids - "is that they are highly functional yet exude a sense of style and fashion that new mothers desire to hold onto after they have children." Established in 2003 by Melanie Marshall and Suzi Bergman, Storksak bags are designed in-house and are made from the finest fabrics and leathers, selected for their durability as well as style.
And the essential features of the bag exceed expectations with a Thermo-insulated bottle holder for hot or cold bottles,...
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The Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien's great fantasy novels The Hobbit and the three books of The Lord Of The Rings (The Fellowship Of The Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return Of The King) have been keeping readers spellbound for generations. I was quite late for work one morning when I made the mistake of picking up The Return of the King, thinking I'd just read a few more pages. I got completely wrapped up in the story and forgot everything about my everyday life!The absorbing tales begin with The Hobbit when the wizard Gandalf involves comfort-loving hobbit Bilbo Baggins in a great conflict between good and evil. The Lord Of The Rings continues with a larger cast of characters in Middle Earth.
While The Hobbit might be read by itself, most people who read the Lord of the Rings trilogy can't stop with the first one alone... they go through all three.When Peter Jackson made films of The Lord of the Rings, he had to deal with countless devoted fans who would be watching closely to see what he did to...
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Laird Small, PGA teacher of the year and Director of the Pebble Beach Golf Academy, endorses the DivotMat
The Tiffin Company, manufacturer of the DivotMat, announced today it has agreed to a multi-year endorsement deal with the PGA's top-ranked golf instructor, Laird Small.
The agreement allows Laird Small to promote DivotMat to golf students and other professional golf instructors throughout the United States.
Terms of the agreement were not announced. One of the most popular golf instructors in the country, Laird Small has been on every GOLF Magazine list of the nation's "Top 100 Teachers in America" since 1995 and was recognized by Golf Digest on its "Top 50 Teachers in America," in 2002.
Beginning his 17th year at Pebble Beach, California, the 46-year-old Small has been a PGA member since 1988 and director since 1996 of the Pebble Beach Golf Academy.
Small was named the 1996 Northern California PGA Teacher of the Year Award and 1997 Junior Teacher of the Year, an honor by the AT&T Pebble Beach Junior Golf Association.
Commenting on the announcement,...
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Why You Should Not Attempt a "Do It Yourself" Data Recovery
Charlotte, NC (ContentDesk) April 26, 2006 -- ReWave Hard Drive Recovery offers reasons that end users should not attempt "do it yourself" data recovery. "Data recovery is a highly specialized and complicated procedure. Care must be taken to prevent the disturbance of the fragile components that reside in a hard drive or other media," says Marlon Stone, Data Recovery Manager of ReWave.Like most specialized high tech procedures, data recovery can be expensive. Many people receive a price quote...
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Georgia Horses help kids, help the Children of St. Jude.
Woodstock, GA (ContentDesk) September 15, 2004 -- Falcon Ridge Stables in Woodstock, GA will be hosting a charity event this October, to benefit St. Jude Childrens Hospital. Although, St. Jude is in Memphis, Tennessee, a child with Cancer in Georgia or in any other state with a rare disease needing extensive, specialized treatment would be sent to ST. Jude.
This event is unique in that it allows adults, children and animals to work together to earn donations towards helping Children...
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Ford Escape, Not Just another SUV
A vehicle that has power. A vehicle that could deliver. A vehicle that could perform. That is the Ford Escape. It is also able to transport not only cargo but people as well.
In fact, it can seat five people comfortably in its cabin. The 2005 version of this vehicle from the Ford Motor Company has an MSRP of $19,995. If you have this amount, the vehicle is yours to own. Its engine choices are the 2.3 liter L4 engine or the 3.0 liter V6 engine. These engines could produce 153 units...
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Stop The Embarrassment - Treat Your Acne Rosacea Now
Signs and Symptoms of Acne Rosacea
There are certain contrasts between acne rosacea and acne vulgaris. As you probably know, acne vulgaris is the most common form of acne which seems to start with the onset of puberty and is characterized by the formation of whiteheads and blackheads. Acne rosacea, on the other hand, usually makes its first appearance between the ages of 30 and 50, is confined to the face -- mostly the nose, cheeks, chin, forehead and eyelids -- and is not associated...
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