Diamond Shape for your engagement ring

Though most diamond engagement rings sparkle like the surface of the ocean at sunset they are actually cut quite differently beneath the surface. Diamonds are cut in an array of sizes and shapes, the most important aspects in choosing a diamond stone is deciding on the shape that seamlessly matches you and your style. Most people choose safety and go with traditional shapes such as the classic Round, Asscher and Emerald cuts. Some are a lot more daring and choose fancy shapes such as the, Heart, Pear or even Marquise.

On most wedding rings you will find “The classic cut”, the most popular of them is the prestigious Round Brilliant cut diamond and are found on most engagement rings. The shape of a diamond should not be confused with a cut, they are two different things. Shape Refers to the form, and cut refers to the ability of a diamond to reflect light otherwise known as proportion, symmetry or make. The Round Brilliant cut diamond’s 57 sides/facets sparkles the most out of all shapes and generally the most expensive.

Cut:

Shape & style of the diamond,  The best cut will reflect light from facet to facet and return light through the top of the diamond.

Clarity:

Clarity of a diamond refers to the clarity the less the imperfection the greater the quality grading of a diamond. Most of these inclusions cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Princess Cut Diamond 

The Princess-cut diamond is the second most popular shape; it’s both modern and magnificent. Princess cut diamonds is a quite popular on western engagement rings ,boasting a rectangular form with uncut corners, it’s a fairly new diamond cut with 76 facets.

It would take forever to highlight the features of the other diamond cuts such as the Emerald-cut diamond, Baguette cut Diamonds ,Cushion , Heart Shaped Marquise cut diamond so I will move on to the more general features of diamonds found on common engagement rings. Below you will find a gallery with images of diamond Colour, Carat weight , rough diamonds and birthstones. The carat of a diamond ring refers to weight of the diamond and is sub-divided in 100 e.g 1.00ct = 1  Colour refers to the array of colour which diamonds can be found in e.g yellow , pink ,blue , green, red and some diamonds win tints of grey and brown.

 

How to let go – Hoarders Storage Solutions

I was watching a reality TV series called Hoarders last week on DSTV; it’s about American families who are confined within their own living space due to their inability of getting rid of things. This show might not be riveting or adrenalin pumping but it does leave you with an emotionally intense viewer experience. The act of hoarding is more physiological than anything else; some people have a strong emotional attachment to possessions that are no longer in practical use or relevant to their lives.

A few years ago before finding the love of my life, I too was once a victim of excessive collectiveness. Most of my belongings were memoirs, souvenirs and antiques which I had regarded as potential artefacts. My collection of treasures included high school love letters, doodles, favourite t-shirts (worn out) and little bits of collectables I had acquire in my youth.

The situation really frustrated my girlfriend, she kept throwing out what she thought was rubbish only to find it in the same place the next day. There was no way I  was going to let go years of history and precious memories, my mind set ultimately caused a rift between us and Taryn was soon out of the house. Apart from suffering from ODC (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Taryn actually had a valid point; the junk I had been collecting in my life was really starting to get out of control. Our home had become a dump site, a heaven for dust mites and I was not able to see this. I thought the solution was getting a bigger house but the resolution had to start from me.

Taryn was going to be my future wife and I had to make some drastic changes in my life in order to save our relationship. After reading books on how to get organised (Strangely, these books were muddled around the house) I was determined to free up my living space and create a healthy environment for myself and Taryn to work and live in. The first thing I had to learn was “Letting Go”, it took me 5 days to clear the monstrous mess that I had caused over the last 5 years.

One Day

I cleared up all spaces that were not being used regularly, like my closet, garage and basement. After piling up all my unwanted junk in large plastic bins, I headed off to the local Brick & Brack store and sold the entire pile for R1500.

Day Two

Then, after drowning myself in red bull energy drinks, I had managed to install multiple racks and storage systems in all areas of the house.

Day Three

With the help of my best friend where, I was able to re-arrange the existing furniture and also add new decorations that I had bought from the money I received for my unwanted goods. I must say at the point the house was looking pretty sterling.

Day Four

Apart from tapping into my fanshui , I has to clean up my mentality and rid my mind of old habits . The fourth day was the hardest for me as I spend most of my time chucking love letters into my fire place.

Day 5

Day five I called Taryn to come over and surprised her, including myself with lovely romantic dinner in a clean and cosy setting.

I have since managed to keep our new home clutter free with  help of this  cool website that offer great storage solutions in South Africa.  Though we might have our quarrels about living space, my life has never been as organised as it is today. Cleaning up my act has sparked a lot of great things in my life, we have to learn to let go of things that are no longer relevant in our lives especially it is directly affecting the people we love.

Jessica Leandra Dos Santos Racist tweets

Jessica Leandra Dos Santos has released some controversially racist tweets on Twitters on Friday. “Just, well took on a on arrogant and disrespectful kaffir inside Spar. Should have punched him, should have”. Some of her details Age: 20, born 20 March 1992

Model Jessica Leandra dos Santos is last years winner in the FHM Models 2011 competition. FHM has release a public tweet stating that they have stripped her of FHM Model Book 2011 title and all sponsorship , Ouch!!  She has also deleted her Twitter account after fail to gain support from her fans for racist remarks she made today.  Instead of apologizing Jessica dug her grave deeper by tweet somewhat oblivious statements like this one for example “Would u all stop!   These are the kinds of people that land up raping young girls of our country! I wasn’t going to let him get away with it.” Shame on you Jessy!!!

FHM also released an official an official statement on their website regarding, Jessica Leandra Dos Santos Racist tweets.  The magazine claim to be appalled by her blatant racist tweets and has stripped her of her title with immediate effect. Jessica’s photo’s have been removed from the FHM website and want nothing to do with her at all.

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Waste Management and Storage Solutions

Waste is an accurate reflection of the human species, we consumers that plunder and over indulge. Looking at history we have always seeking green pasture, moving to far corners of the world searching for something new. The earth once flourished with an abundance of green and wildness, rivers that are now contaminated were once the source of life. Now look at us, look at what we have done to Mother Nature?

Waste affects the health of the environment as well as the people who live depend on it. The more urbanized human beings become the more waste production increases and without a proper waste management system we screwed. How do you handle waste or minimize its harmful impact on the environment? Waste can be recycled; we can turn waste into a resource provided that we implement a effective waste management system. Many organisations have started using plastic storage containers to separate glass from plastic waste, this has proven to be very effective and the South African Department of Health and Resources has encouraged other business to follow suit. It all begins with an eco-friendly mindset, that not just business should partake but us as a human species should adopt.

There are solutions available for both home and industrial use, steel shelving reduce wastage in the food industry as it keeps fresh foods cooler for longer. One company in particular has excelled in waste management solutions, check out their plastic storage containers.

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Worlds Largest Cookie

A few weeks ago while research baking recipes when  I stumbled across a picture of the world largest cookie on the internet.No, not the size of a table or room, this cookie is huge and could possibly be the size of a small neighborhood in china. It’s no doubt that this circular treat is the  worlds largest, biggest, most  enormous and freakishly disturbing cookie.

 

Bond Originator and Home Loans

Securing a home loan is not easy, so it’s comes as no surprise that most people hire a bond originator to do the “dirty work.”  Making use of a bond originator is a decision that will make the process of securing a bond much easier. Yes, filling out a simple application form might seem easy to you but there are several details that can cause complications if not addressed correctly. Bond Originators know exactly were banks need in order to successfully approve a home loan and will look out for these key elements in your application.

Some people have much more difficulty complete these types of application forms due to lack of experience or understanding of the home loan application procedure. A few South African banks have claimed that they have lost a lot of clients due them being overwhelmed or discouraged by the process. Thought most banks have their own load consultants it’s might prove a lot less bias if you hire your own specialist, someone who speaks on your behalf.

I know the title might be intimidating to a few people but bond originator services are mostly free so there is no need to worry about affordability. There is no application fee, processing fee or service fee applicable for the type because they are actually paid on commission by the selected bank. Bond Originators help speed up the application process, negotiate payment terms and examine your documents needed to apply for a home loan.

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What are the risks associated with lasik eye surgery?

Lasik Eye Surgery is relatively new to South Africa and has become increasingly popular due to its significant success. It is one of the most effective refractive eye surgery procedures to date however there are also few risks associated with it. There are some concerns that you may need to consider before you say good bye to your contacts and hopefully not your eyes.

Lasik eye surgery is quick and safer than most conventional eye surgery procedures; all it basically involves is the removal of a small amount of corneal tissue of the eye generally found after a circular surgical incision is made on the cornea. The eye tissue is removed with a laser; the eye then regenerates itself after a few days, making it extremely precise and effective. The results are almost immediately, there have been many reported cases where patients could see clearly or without any difficulty almost immediately after the surgery. However, that is when everything goes right, things can go terribly wrong.Laser eye surgery procedure are not completely risk free, because the practice itself is relatively new, there is no telling what complications may arise in the future. Every time ilasik eye surgery patients undergo an operation, they are at risk of losing vision in one or even both their eyes.
The most common complaint of LASIK surgery is double vision and short sightedness but most of these issues can be resolved with continual use of eye drops or further surgery.

Thought it is might not guarantee 20/ 20 vision or completely cure cataract it is definitely a major improvement and a progressive step for effective corrective eye surgery.

Go Green –St Patricks Day Pizza

A Healthy Vegetarian Pizza in 30 Minutes

St. Patrick’s Day is possibly the most commonly celebrated saint’s day in existence and what better way to honour it than going green? No I don’t mean wearing green costumes or decorating your warm cosy urban home, by going green I mean your diet. Yes, the theme for this celebratory meal is a deliciously healthy  St Patrick’s Day Pizza made out of fresh vegetables such as arugula, pesto, broccoli and green pepper. If you not eating out at a hotels in meath, this would be the ideal gourmet dish

The colour originally associated with Saint Patrick was blue, a welcomed relief since a blue St Patricks Day pizza would be something that wouldn’t go down too well with the eyes or the stomach. A green pizza is something that is surprising not as unconventional as you may think, it is something that is appreciated by vegetarians across the globe and can be enjoyed by almost anyone.

Our ***Saint Patricks Day Pizza consists of a variety of appetizing ingredients which complement each other to forming a not only refreshing but succulent dining experience. It will take roughly 30 minutes to make this pizza; all you need is the following ingredients. You can add your own preferred toppings but make sure you keep them green to stay true to the theme and good spirit.

Ingredients –

• 1 pound prepared or homemade pizza dough (Whole – Wheat)
• 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup water
• Olives (Optional)
• 5 ounces arugula (Remove any unwanted stems)
• Pinch of salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup prepared pesto
• 1 minced garlic clove
• Olive Oil
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

PREPARATION

A cheesy doesn’t really need much help when it comes to flavour, so we will avoid using a mix of cheeses in order to make sure that the colour and rest of the ingredients standout amongst the pungent tastes of cheese.

1. Start by stirring the garlic in olive oil while positioning the oven-rack in the lowest possible position; then preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. Create a nicely flowered surface to roll out the dough on; the dough needs to be nice and fresh.
3. Move the dough to a baking sheet the size of a large pizza, which is normally 40 cm in diameter; then bake for 6 -10 minutes until it’s slightly crisp at the bottom.
4. Cook the broccoli in water using a large skillet on medium heat, remove broccoli out of the skillet only when it is cooked to perfection. This should take about 3 minutes in total, stir in Arugula then season with salt, black pepper or ground pepper.
5. You can now distribute the Pesto generously over the crust of the Pizza, then sprinkle the rest of top with the broccoli mixture and with cheese.
6. Lastly bake until the cheese melts and add the garlic and olive oil after the Pizza has been cooked until it’s crispy and fragrant. Make sure to not leave it in the oven for too long as vegetable do not take that long to bake.

There you have it, a lovely St Patricks Day themed pizza to enjoy over the holidays in less than 30 minutes. If you are an avid meat lover then consider the famous words of anonymous “I don’t eat plants because I like them, I eat them because I hate them”

More Recipes

St Patrick’s Day has long been a celebrated as a highly cherished holiday. Over years we’ve ordained this day with sumptuous feasts and loving family gatherings. I have been secretly perfecting my pizza making skills from this long awaited family gathering by merging the age-old family traditions of home-style pizza baking, passed down from generation to generation, and a more modern twist with adventurous toppings.

In my efforts, creating a pizza perfect for tantalizing the taste buds, and exuding that festive St Patrick’s Day cheer.

This mind blowing, awe inspiring pizza dish is simple and easy to make ensuring you have ample time to meticulously set up your St Patrick’s Day decorations without having to worry about what you will be serving your guests. Check out some cool meath accommodation hotspots.