20 Dec 10

Silver By Design

Next to gold, silver is probably the most sought after material for the creation of beautiful jewelry. Silver is common as a metal with which to make necklaces and chains, rings, earrings, pins and many other decorative wearable art.

We have all heard the term ‘sterling silver’ but do you know what that mean? This designation ‘sterling’ means that the silver in question is no less than 92.5% silver and 7.5% something else, the something else almost always being copper. This reference began in the British Isles, and was originally based on English coinage. Over time, however this standard which is sometimes written as 925-1000, is the worldwide standard for silver.

Without the added copper pure silver would be too soft to use in any truly useful manner. Even with the copper added silver is a soft metal, easy to mold into wonderful, creative designs. Silver is sometimes blackened to give an antique-like finish, or polished to a high sheen, making it almost glow. No wonder silver is not only popular for jewelry, but for other decorative items such as candlesticks, cups, platters, and bowls.

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22 Jan 12

New Generators

Bosch Efficiency Line: New generators with increased efficiency of an ideal solution for the "start-stop" efficiency up to 77% higher power at low engine speeds fuel economy up to 2% in real driving conditions Bosch product line replenished new generators with increased efficiency. Models Series Efficiency Line (EL) are designed for vehicles with a variety of safety features and comfort, which require more electricity. Through further improve the electrical circuit and the use of additional diodes, developers were able to bring Bosch generator efficiency up to 77%. In other words, new models need less energy to mechanical making the same electrical power. "This would in real driving conditions to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by as much as 2%", – said Head of starters and alternators Stephan Bosch Azenkershbaumer. The company plans to start producing a new series of generators in 2010, official statistics on fuel consumption were obtained in laboratory tests, the parameters which define the conditions of the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

Electrical devices that operate during the test cycle, consumes about 350 watts from the mains of the vehicle. In the urban component of the NEDC Generators The EL reduce consumption by 0.5%. In more realistic conditions, when the average power consumption is 1000 watts, saving energy increases four-fold, to 2%. The largest number of fuel saving in the most efficient power generation during idling, ie when inertial motion or braking. This requires an intelligent generator control analog or digital interface (for example, a digital interface may serve as a LAN LIN).

In this case the generators can be installed in any point of the engine compartment: models of the new series can withstand temperatures up to 125 C. The ideal solution for the "start-stop" EL Series generators are available in three sizes with a current strength of 130 to 210 A. From the previous models they are different and higher power output at low engine speeds, making ideal for systems such as "start-stop." New Generators ensure that the battery will be effectively charged even at idle, ensuring reliable operation of the function "start-stop." As a result, this system can be used more often, which allows to further reduce fuel consumption. The combination of generator and Bosch EL system "start-stop" reduces fuel consumption (and hence emissions of CO2) emissions in urban driving mode as much as 10%.

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15 Jan 12

Culture Of The Renaissance

Renaissance, or Renaissance, – two hundred year era of flourishing arts and sciences, which began in Italy around 1350 and spread throughout Europe. Even at the end of the XIV century, Italy was the richest and most populous part of the Europe. At that time it was divided into about 250 city-states ruled by the rich and noble families. That there has been a rapid surge in the development of culture and science. Scientists have put forward new ideas about the structure the world, educated people to re-open the art and philosophy of ancient Rome and Greece. Two hundred year era of discovery and change, known as the Renaissance. Italy has retained much of the heritage of ancient Roman civilization, though it was long passed into oblivion. Only in the middle of the XIV century, scientists began to rewrite the ancient manuscripts, and distribute them.

They contained information about the history of the ancient world and works of architecture, science and art. In Italy, were also works of the ancient Greeks, who were in Constantinople to its conquest by the Turks in 1453, the philosophical, literary and scientific works of ancient authors made on thinkers of the Renaissance impressed, they decided to revive the spirit of classical times. A new type of thinking – Humanism, brings people a central place in the universe. Wealthy aristocrats who ruled the Italian cities pay for correspondence manuscripts. Mighty Florentine Medici clan spared no expense in the art. Lorenzo de 'Medici, who ruled Florence from 1469 to 1492, even nicknamed the Magnificent, because he gathered around him the most prominent scientists and artists of his time. Francesco Sforza, who became duke of Milan in 1450, also famous as a generous philanthropist. In the Renaissance there were such great artists as Michelangelo and Raphael, who created the new style of painting, while greatly contributed to its development.

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9 Jan 12

Renault Logan

Remove the radiator system cooling. Detach from the thermostat housing, the exhaust pipe of the cylinder head and pipe water pump cooling system hoses. Ignition Coil Renault Logan free from harness pads wire engine management system, idling regulator, fuel injectors, solenoid valve and canister purge sensors: oxygen, detonation, and the absolute air pressure air temperature in the intake pipe, signaling the lack of oil pressure, coolant temperature, crankshaft position, throttle position. Allot wiring harnesses from the engine side. If the engine is supposed to be removed from the engine compartment up with a lifting device, you first need to remove the gearbox.

Raise the hood on the Renault Logan and hold it vertically position. Fasten the chain hoist to the engine mounts. Pulling the chain, we remove the stress from the engine, which had supported him when removing the gearbox. On the right pole of the power unit remove the holder canister purge tube and allot up to one side, remove the extension and turn away the two screws attaching the right support to the body. Before removing the engine, you need to check again that all hoses, pipes, wires disconnected from the engine and taken away.

With the help of winches raise and remove the engine from the engine compartment. If the work is done on a lift and remove the power unit down, the generator is not dismantled need – just unplug it from the wire. You can also disassemble the engine power steering pump and air conditioner compressor, and a disconnect from their pipes and hoses. When removing powertrain operations, instead of lifting gear must perform the following work. Remove the front wheel drive. Disconnect the cable from the drive clutch fork clutch mechanism and bracket on the gearbox. Disconnect the traction control transmission of the transmission shift rod. Disconnect the "mass" and the wire harness from the transmission. Remove the speed sensor. Detach block of wires from a light switch reverse. Set up under the engine and gearbox adjustable stops or sturdy table. Remove the right-hand pillar of the power unit. Turn away nut left support power unit to the bracket support. Remove the engine. Set the engine or power plant on Renault Logan in reverse order.

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3 Jan 12

Elite Applies It To The Door ?

The word 'elite' in recent years is the definition of quite a few attributes of life. So along with the elite housing appeared elite doors. By the standards of consumer Luxurious door must be reliable and durable, to serve for many years, have a decent view from both inside and outside. When 'guard' the house should be guided by several basic criteria. In the salons and shops there are doors of domestic and imported. The best of the imports are doors that come in from Italy, Israel and England. The door can also be ordered on a special project and if your needs are not satisfied with none of the presented models. The concept of 'door' implies the presence of the door frame with a profile, porch, and jamb, door fittings and accessories.

The task of the door in the first place, it's guard shelter from the penetration of noise and cold, as well as uninvited guests. Strength Door is provided by the steel frame, steel plates welded to the frame, and also due to stiffeners. Inside the doors must fit insulation. The main safety parameters are: thickness construction (at least 40-45 mm), security locks. Degree of protection doors should be specified in the certificate. gost doors are divided into classes of resistance to burglary, fire and bullet resistance. Some believe that the domestic doors reliable, because they have thicker steel plates. But imported doors can be made of lightweight stainless steel, these doors hack is quite difficult.

As cladding materials for the elite doors can used paint or artificial leather of high quality. Solid form doors give veneer of decorative panels that can be made of walnut, oak, mahogany, beech. Exterior finishing times used wood and mdf board, which are environmentally friendly material, the same panel used in the manufacture of a compartment case. An easier way – painting doors spraying, drawing can be done under any natural material (granite, wood, etc). This method allows you to combine the image with other design elements such as decorative inserts. If the door is installed directly from the street, then glued on liners should be abandoned. You can use the method of deposition, solid oak, and special panels 'poliroks'. This artificial polymer coating is resistant to sun, rain and snow. In the elite front door should be the option of installing cctv in the eye with an overview of 200 degrees, the alarm system. Door opening can be of different shapes: rectangular, decorative arch. It should be noted that the size of doors and openings are not match, so you should check whether an individual order. Design doors in addition to lining may be different, ie She may be single, double, with horizontal or vertical panels. The cost of the door can be $ 700-1200 and exclusive model – $ 2000-7000. The entrance door is a hallmark, and her mind to create a first impression of the host, its financial capabilities and preferences.

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27 Dec 11

Tuning: Skirts And Sills

Tuning word comes from the English turning – setting, adjustment. Tuning cars – is to upgrade cars to make it unique, besides improving its performance characteristics. Transformation may be as both small and dramatic, dramatically changing the look and the technical parameters of the vehicle. Moreover, the transformation may be subject to virtually all parts of vehicles, ranging from painting the hull and upholstery special materials, completed the revised suspension and engine. Car tuning for many years flourished in western Europe and America, but arrived in Russia tuning is relatively recent. Nevertheless, unique machines roads of our country rises with enormous speed.

Motorists spend an hour on the grand sum of all sorts of improvements to your , but it is not surprising, since it is typical for an enthusiastic person. So, first things first, in this article we will talk about the latest types of auto tuning well, and their features. Let's start with the easy – airbrushing. The easiest and quickest way to tell your car is unique – to paint it. Airbrush – a kind of drawing, in which airbrush is used as the central instrument of the artist as an airbrush spray paint, the artist can implement an elementary color transitions, it add pictures of animation and naturalness. So, if you decide to paint your car – go to the studio airbrushing. There's your car photographed and will inflict on the photo thumbnail. Then auto and literally sense to disassemble a screw, taking with her all the spare parts that may interfere with spray pattern.

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20 Dec 11

Everybody Dance

Both you and your friends will be pleased! Also in the Caribbean, you will meet the unknown, but amazingly talented artists. Local paintings the style of "naive art" vivid and unusual. Buying a painting by a local artist (and draws here every second), do not hesitate to bring down the price in half. If during your stay on the islands you will learn how local incendiary dancing – such a gift will surprise and delight all! Everybody Dance!:) A pirate map! With pirate Caribbean need to drive the old pirate map, worn at the folds, with crosses treasures. Get them, certainly not easy.

For this buy a souvenir map of the island, fold it and lightly rub the folds of rough stone. Then draw crosses on the spot "treasure", the dotted line routes to them, submerged caves and others in the same spirit – as far enough imagination. And children must buy, even at home, playing on the Pirates of the Caribbean! More than the gift just will not! By the way, on some islands of the sea makes a pirate on shore ancient coins – real gold doubloons. But this happens, frankly, not very often. Hope you're lucky! And for someone to book – best gift! So their expectations! Not hard to guess that the Caribbean is everywhere sold seashells of all sizes. The largest – pink size of a human head. That's just take them risky: when checking at customs you may be fined $ 500. In the markets you will be offered carved wood figures of people (some three feet tall) For example, black woman carrying a jug of water and there you will find fine large ships, beautifully made from seashells, beautiful jewelry boxes made of glass mixed with beaten-colored seashells, figurines of exotic animals of stone, coral branches, and the child be delighted similar to Barbie dolls dressed in traditional costume.

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14 Dec 11

Ponds and Flower Beds

Most often the center of the tracks are a fountain or pond, paved area or flower beds around. Ponds and flower beds are divided by a formal style (square, oval, circle). Raised patio, a number of steps linking with the house – a key element to an Italian-style piazza. On the terrace, put Garden headset or furniture, sculpture and flower vases. Note that an essential attribute of the Italian style is the sculpture.

Decorated with sculptures alleys, flower gardens, grottos and fountains give the Italian gardens reached emotionally powerful sound. Shrubs and trees in these parks are cut usually in the form of a sphere or a cube. Landscape style. English or landscape style has appeared in 18 century England. The progenitor of such direction on the law and considered this country. Landscape style is the antithesis regular. If the premium was emphasized detachment from nature, here, on the contrary all the "retouched" so that all show unity with the environment and nature.

Nor that there should be a hint of artificial origin – from this and the name – the landscape. Such asymmetric composing brings us closer to a harmonious touch of nature. Set free from the rigid symmetrical designs and plans for any part of living in the most acceptable to him landscape qualities, carefully and unobtrusively blend into a general view of the garden. Movement becomes freer. Excellent facilities reviewed, and we enjoy, both on their individual appeal and painting the landscape as a whole. Here, all items are different in shape and size and are arranged so that the impression of complete balance.

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8 Dec 11

Dandelion Wine

Here you can pick up a gift to your boss. Actually, there may be only one problem – the problem of choice. Solid gait pass by aircraft models (here you'll be back for his own pleasure later) and buy a solid board box for paper with the logo of the museum on the cover. This massive wooden casket closes on the small key and gives the impression of something confidential and weighty. It does not matter whether the boss to keep the documents out there or just drive the toy, it is important as it will add solidity to his image. With difficulty breaking away from the contemplation of art, so dear man's heart, it's time to think about what you can to please a woman's heart. Right there, all at the same store at the Museum of the Air Force, you bought a cute kulonchik-airplane, but feel that this is not enough to please your romantic half.

But do not worry! There is a technologically advanced of Ohio something that is arguably the quintessence of romance, something that can breathe the magic in any winter evening. This – Dandelion Wine. Admit it, when you read the novel by Ray Bradbury, you probably thought it was fiction, an allegory of a miracle. Maybe at first it was so, but now in Ohio, in Dover Every year a festival of dandelions. Dish of dandelions, crafts from dandelions, paintings, praising this humble flower and wine winery Breytenbah can see and buy it.

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1 Dec 11

How to Choose a Painting

Probably everyone had such a desire, when sitting in a cozy apartment or a house without getting up from his chair wants to find oneself on some fabulous forest glade, or under beautiful birch tree by the brook. Where is the sun, caressing rays of his poured different colors of the rainbow through the rustling leaves of a beautiful tree. Presented? Wow, is not it? But often do not always get to go outdoors, and want her caresses, landscape, colors. What do? Acquisition of paintings of the picturesque landscape in its interior, has always enjoyed great popularity among the wealthy. And not in vain! After all, wealthy people are not stupid. Of the paintings has always held a certain charge energy directed to one or other transfer of internal state.

Avnutrenne condition affects your future business in your life. How do you determine how to choose the picture? Many artists, writers scenery nature try to convey the beauty, realism of what they depict. But how to assess whether the picture is good, that painting that you bought? As the saying goes' All true – just! ". The true value of the picture can be estimated that there are only humans. 'What is it? " – You ask.

It's very simple – this feeling. Yes, yes! That's perceptions, emotions, which betrays the picture you can see it from itself is in reality. If the picture is negative feeling inside, or none at all which does not cause, even if this picture is a famous artist, this painting is worth nothing, or that the picture presented to you so much. Or as they say "raspiarina", or simply imposed. and wishes in conclusion. If you want to buy or select a picture as a gift, do not forget about that as actually measured the picture! Sincerely, Paul Lomov Matveyevich

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25 Nov 11

Audio Books for Children

Many parents know how sometimes it is difficult sometimes to seat your child's book. Meanwhile, he listened with pleasure when he read aloud. Especially before bedtime. Unfortunately, not all parents have enough free time to joint family reading. However, there is a solution. I remember in my childhood I have great pleasure in listening to records with fairy tales, and becoming an adult – radio plays in the remarkable performance of popular artists.

Currently, there is an interesting alternative to the plates and radio plays. This is a – audio book. Many of them are addressed to children. Child can learn a lot of benefits from listening to audio books. Firstly, he learns to focus attention to perceive information at the hearing.

These skills are undoubtedly important and necessary for success in school. Secondly, the child hears the words and phrases, pronouncing correctly, and his vocabulary begins increase rapidly. Thirdly, the obvious advantages of audio books to paper is no load on the eye that will help keep your child vision. After all, modern baby and so much time holds for textbooks at the tv and computer. In addition, listening to audio books can be combined with any other activities such as painting or cleaning their room. You can listen to audio books during long-term travel or whiling away time in the queue. Children's educational audio books are a wonderful learning tool. They expand horizons and are an excellent complement to the textbooks. Let your child every day listening to audio poems, and you'll be surprised how easily and completely without cramming it will be able to remember them and repeat. On the Internet you can find a lot of children's audio books for free download. This folk tale, and works by Russian and foreign children's writers, nursery rhymes, cognitive and Orthodox audio books for children. The choice is yours!

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