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The blue diamond in this picture is estimated to bring about 15 million dollars when it goes on the auction block later this month. The diamond weighs in at about 10.95 carats and is extremely rare. The diamond is paired with a white diamond that is cut in the same shape. It will be sold by Christies at auction in New York on Oct. 20.
There are many times in life when something bad happens to a good person. I recently experienced such an occasion when a friend of mine had a problem with alcohol. Her name is Mary and she had gone through a difficult divorce. She started drinking more and more heavily until she realized that she couldn’t stop. That’s when she knew she needed help.
The good thing about Mary is that she reached out to others for advice. She understood that getting alcohol treatment would be a good idea for her. The ability to get professional help would be just the thing she needed. Mary found out about the fact that the best place to receive the help she needed would be at an alcohol treatment center. It would be there that she could relax and refocus her life.
Mary is now well on her way to the road of recovery. She has managed to become the person she used to be. Of course it’s still a struggle for her at times, but she takes things day by day and has been successful so far. She also knows that taking advantage of the alcohol rehab program helped her tremendously. I am glad to support her in her efforts. I think she is a wonderful girl and I know she will do well.
It seems that the economic downturn has affected many people in negative ways. One thing that is happening is that the number of poor people in the country is increasing. A new study found that the poverty rate of Americans is increasing alarmingly. The news is expected to play a role in the upcoming elections.
For many people, jobs will be at the top of the list when they go to the voter’s booth. The stagnant job growth has worried investors as well as kept many people worried about the future. I hope that America can overcome this adversity and become the great nation we once were.
Recently, I had to escort a friend to the hospital. She had cut her hand on a piece of glass and it was pretty bad. Anyway, I had quite a long wait while she was being attended too and I happened to strike up a conversation with one of the nurses. I had noticed that her uniform was a little out of the ordinary but that it looked really cool. She told me that she was wearing what is called a fashion scrub. She had ordered it online from the internet.
She told me that the nurses were responsible for buying their own uniforms. She also said that rather than wear a typical hospital nurse uniform, she wanted something that would stand out. Price was also a consideration when she determined to buy one. She told me that many of the nurses and doctors were now ordering their own stuff from the site.
The job that doctors and nurses do is very hard. Having something to wear that makes them happy is important. Many of them purchase their own medical scrub sets in order to set themselves apart from everyone else. I liked the idea of it and told her so. Finally, my friend came out and it was time to go, but I’ll always remember the conversation I had with that nurse.
Today marks the anniversary of a day that will live in the American conscious forever. The attacks on September 11 have been etched into the minds of our people and will never be forgotten. The sudden and tragic deaths of over 3,000 people helped forged our nation together and has made us stronger in the face of terrorism.
The president spoke today and reminded the American people that we are not at war with Islam; we are at war with those who would pervert that wonderful religion. I know that many people around the world joined together for a moment of silence in remembrance of those who gave their lives for their country.
As the economy is still uncertain, many people are worried about the future. This has led to a drop in the mortgage rates around the country. For the tenth time in eleven weeks, the rates have fallen. They are on par with the lowest rates ever recorded. This has also led many people to begin refinancing their homes.
The low mortgage rates are enticing many people into seeking the lower rates. The bad news is that the new low rates are still not helping the slumping housing markets. Home sales are still low and they don’t seem to be improving anytime soon.
Our house is the central point in our lives. It is where we all get together and relax after work. One thing we really love doing is spending time in our backyard. We like to sit out on the lawn chairs and maybe barbeque up a few burgers. Sometimes we just sit out there and relax while watching the sun set. One thing that we have introduced to our yard is called a rain chain. They are really something neat to see and add a touch of style to the house.
We had never heard of these before my daughter came home and told us about them. She had seen one at a friend’s house and thought that a copper rain chain would be perfect for us. I think we all agreed when we saw what she was talking about. When you hang them in just the right spot, they set off the surroundings perfectly.
We also believe that we have found a great gift item. Not many people know about these items and they are just perfect for those people who are hard to buy for. We are thinking about getting my dad a japanese rain chain for his house. He likes that kind of style and I think he’ll really like it. I hope my daughter comes up with more great ideas like this!
For many years, miners have known that North Carolina contains emeralds in the ground below it. Recently, a 65 carat emerald was found on a farm. The stone rivals the ones found in the crown jewels of the Russian empress Catherine the Great. The stone is being marketed as the Carolina Emperor.
The stone was found in the community of Hiddenite that has for many years been a producer of the stones. Most of the stones are not gem-quality, but sometimes excellent specimens have been found. Plans to sell the emerald are in the works and its owners hope to make a healthy profit. I say good for them!!
The work that I do requires that I do a lot of traveling. Since our main office is in Virginia and our next biggest office is in North Carolina, I do a lot of traveling between the two. I often have to meet clients and keep them entertained when we are done with our meetings. One great way I’ve found to do this is to take them golfing. There are many courses in the Myrtle Beach area.
It’s really worked out well so far. The only problem I had was ensuring that I would be able to secure the tee times I needed. That problem was solved for me when a friend of mine told me about a site called www.48hourteetimes.com. It is on this site that I am able to determine what times are available on which courses. This makes it easy to make plans on short notice.
I have met many clients and had good results with this tactic. I take them golfing and keep them entertained. It often works out that I end up with their business and that looks good with the big bosses upstairs. It’s all thanks to the ability to get 48 hour tee times. The other bonus is that I get to play quite a few rounds of golf and I have no problem with that!