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When your feet hurt it is tough to think about taking care of the rest of your body. You may feel the weight of the world on your shoulders, but it’s your feet that carry you around. When your feet hurt nothing works. You stop exercising because you hurt. It is an effort to move anywhere. It is even hard to smile because your feet hurting.

Most foot problems can be prevented especially when you think about how you may be abusing and neglecting your feet Here are some foot care tips that should help you.

Practice Good Foot Care

Check your feet regularly. Have a professional such as a podiatrists or primary care doctor check your feet They are qualified to treat most foot problems. They are also the professionals to recommend a dermatologist or orthopedic surgeon if you need one.

Maintain Good Circulation in Your Feet

Prop your feet up whenever you can - at your desk, reading, watching TV. This helps to keep blood from poking in your leg veins and discourages foot swelling. While your feet are up, rotate them around to stretch your ankles and calves. Ladies, this can help get the kinks out after high heeled shoes.

-Get up and stretch if you’ve been sitting for a long time.
-Avoid sitting a long time with your legs crossed.
-Epsom salt foot baths can dry out your skin. Don’t do this if you have diabetes.
-If your feet are dry, apply a lotion to your feet two or three times a day.
-If your feet are cold, wear socks or hose to keep them warm.
-You can relieve heel pain by rolling a golf ball or tennis ball with the arch of your foot.
-Make sure your shoes fit.

Keep in mind that the size of your feet changes as you grow older so have your feet measured before buying shoes. Also, the best time to measure your feet and buy shoes is at the end of the day when your feet are their largest.

Other tips for buying shoes:

-Most of us have one foot that is larger than the other so be sure to fit your larger foot first.
-Select a shoe that is shaped like your foot.
-Make sure the ball of your foot is positioned in the widest part of the shoe.
-Do not buy shoes that feel too tight and then expect them to stretch out and fit.
-Maintain a healthy weight. Shedding extra weight can take a load off your feet.

See a doctor if you have continual pain, swelling, stiffness, redness, numbness or unusual sensations in your feet If you have diabetes or a circulatory disorder, it’s important to have your feet checked regularly by a foot doctor. It is better not to self treat unless your doctor approves, because of the increased risk of infection.

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Exquisite diamond jewelry is not limited to colorless or clear diamonds.  Pieces of fine jewelry can also feature the vibrant or subdued tones of colored diamonds within their design.  While structurally, a diamond is a diamond, the appearance of colored diamonds differs as a result of the environment in which they develop.

Anyone who seeks to shop jewelry needs to be aware, however, that there are naturally occurring and synthetically colored diamonds.  Understanding the difference between the two is critical when selecting a piece of fine jewelry.

Coloration in diamonds

Diamonds come in every color of the spectrum. Conditions in the environment and the presence of specific minerals determine the shades of these gemstones.  While all diamonds are basically carbon-based structures, the presence of other minerals during a stone’s formation makes a difference.  Nitrogen, for example, creates yellow, brown and some shades of pink in diamonds.  Red, some green, violet and blue diamonds occur as a result of hydrogen atoms in their structure.  If boron is present, gray-blue colored diamonds result.

Conditions in the environment can also create colored diamonds.  Gamma radiation creates vibrant green diamonds, for example.  It also creates physical defects in the diamond crystals that create coloration in other diamonds. 

Natural versus synthetic coloration

Coloration can also be created synthetically.  Diamonds with lower quality coloration, meaning otherwise clear diamonds with a yellow or brown hue, can be treated to create virtually any color.  The coloration process can also be used on synthetic or man-made diamonds.

In addition to their differing origins, the value of natural and synthetically colored diamonds is not the same.  Naturally occurring coloration is a rare thing.  As a result, diamond jewelry featuring these stones is given greater value. 

The smarter way to shop jewelry

When browsing a diamond jeweler’s inventory, noting whether a stone has natural or synthetic coloration is an important part of the evaluation process.  Since organically created coloration is not an everyday occurrence, fine jewelry that showcases these stones can be a better investment.  Understandably, diamond jewelers’ collections of naturally colored stones tend to cost more than their pieces featuring synthetically colored stones. 

It can be confusing to evaluate diamond jewelry’s quality while keeping in mind the amount you wish to spend.  Diamond jewelers can be a helpful resource during the process and make it easier to find the highest quality diamond that is within your budget.

Gucci is a name that almost everybody should know, they are modern sophistication high fashion handbags that every girl simple loves. There’s no doubt, women just love handbags and some of their latest handbags are edgy, bold and carry all the elements of a must-have. Some favourites are Indy, Romy and Mirror all classic and everlasting.

The Indy Handbag is a top handle bag and comes in a couple of different sizes medium and large, it’s Asia-inspired fashion with a touch of perfection and a colourful design. The Indy bag is inspired by the hobo style, come in a couple of different colours (red python, silver leather, white, chocolate leather, black suede and black leather) there’s the standard Indy tassel and curved frame and handle, but this version is much more versatile than the other, flashier renditions that have been done in python and metallic.

The Romy medium tote Handbag stood out in 2007, the shiny texture of the bag was simply to die for. This bag features grommet, buckles and bright, white metal. The black patent leather is edgy and cool, and the horsebit buckle and metal plates on the corners create a unique, chic bag that oozes with too-cool-for-school attitude. It’s a fun, trendy, and sexy bag.

The Gucci Romy Medium Boston Bag is sleek, shiny and squat comes in both medium and large and is available in black python and black patent leather. It’s sophisticated, and the buckle detail, accented by silver, is handsome and understated.

The Gucci Mirror Evening Bag is a silver leather reflective bag, which has a pouch-y rounded shape and a horsebit buckle. The clutch, in itself, is extremely versatile and bold, but with the design of the Mirror evening bag, you can multiply the shock factor by two when people see it, is that a good this…of course it is girl.

About the Author
Elaine Smith is a successful freelance writer providing advice for consumers on purchasing Designer Handbags her numerous articles provide a wonderfully researched resource of interesting and relevant information.

Celebrities and Breast Size - They’re Not as Naturally Blessed as You Might Think

The obsession over cosmetic perfection and, more recently, breast size, has sparked a rash of Hollywood “upsizing” in the breast department. Who’s natural, what cup size are they, and who’s had breast surgery? The answers may or may not be surprising. In other words, you might be shocked at just how much a push up bra can deceive to the tune of 1,2 and even three cup sizes!

Celebrities - How they Influence What We Want in a
Breast Size

What determines the size of a full grown woman’s breasts? Is it primarily environmental or outside influences, or is it all “in the genes”? The final size of a woman’s mature breasts is mostly determined by heredity and can range from very small AA cups to very full EE cups. Breast size varies greatly among women, but the average breast size is a B cup, and all sizes and shapes are normal and healthy, although they may not fit the conventional idea of breast beauty.

For some reason, probably the increasing popularity of breast augmentation surgery and the overwhelming number of female celebrities who are considered sexy who have this breast size, the common perception today is that the perfect breast size is a C cup. See some famous celebrity breast sizes below, and you’ll see these famous women are as diverse as the rest of us. Although they may all look like they have C cups in the movies or in videos, you’ll see what they’ve really got without the padding, underwire and inserts!

Celebrity Breast Sizes - Does Their Cup Truly Runneth Over?

Jennifer Lopez breast size: Modest B cup

Angelina Jolie breast size : C cup : Hate to break it to you, but these are probably real. Yes, she is genetic perfection in the form of a waif thin body and large breasts, I’m afraid.

Britney Spears breast size : Modest C cup (when she’s not pregnant or is on the slimmer side)

Christina Aguilera breast size : Pre Breast Implants : A cup
Post Breast Implants : Large C cup

Catherine Bell breast size : Large D cup : Not definitive that she has implants, but I suspect she was a fairly busty woman who also had implants, which is why this large breast size looks so natural on her, and yet she doesn’t have a whole lot of sagging for such a large size.

Jessica Simpson breast size : Small D cup : Jessica Simpson is another celebrity that has been puzzled over as to whether she has implants. Some “experts” say yes, and some say she’s natural. I just want to know how she lost all that weight and didn’t lose a bit of breast size. Hmmm…

Jessica Alba breast size : Small B cup : Although Jessica Alba is one of those celebs that has worn many a push up bras and I suspect has also worn gel inserts to change cup size so drastically between films, you can tell she has a natural breast size of about a small B cup. She also has very little body fat, which accounts for her perfectly natural smaller size.

While many of us may not be happy with the appearance of our breasts, it is good to know that they do come in all sizes and shapes, and we can actually improve their appearance - whether it be increasing their size, enhancing the shape and contour of the breast, or adding to the perkiness, firmness and perfect beauty of the female form, if we are not happy with our current breast size and appearance. There are lots of ways to do this. Massage, exercise, supplementation and just an all around good diet are a few of the ways.

It’s just good to know that some of the most beautiful celebrities in the world have either had a lot of help from a plastic surgeon in the breast department, or they are not as large as they are made to look on screen. It goes to show that the most important thing is that you are happy with yourself, and feeling beautiful has much more to do with confidence and other areas other than your breasts.

Visit Natural Breast Enhancement for more information on breast enlargement products, reviews and tips to get the best results. Danna Schneider is the founder of Natural Breast Guide : Comprehensive Guide to Natural Breast Beauty .

More and more women are victims of an artificial make-up base, as a result they are plagued by chronic problems of acne, pimples, clogged pores etc. many women use make-up almost every day, and often they use the wrong kind of make-up. A cream based foundation is not really good for your skin. More and more women are opting for healthier options like natural mineral base. Here the foundation, which is in the form of a loose powder, offers nourishment to the skin under the layer of make-up. The following tips might be handy in choosing the mineral make-up base that suits your skin:-

1. Look for a water-resistant primer.

Mineral make-up needs along with it something which will help it to set, like a primer or a cream base. So you should only opt for those products that include within the package sprays, creams or even gels that can fulfill this function and keep your make-up in place.

2. Choose a line with bronzers.

Mineral make-up usually endows you with a matte finish look. So to enhance the glow in your skin you can go for a bronzer to blend in with the make-up to brighten the effect.

3. Pick mineral makeup with SPF-infusions.

To avoid the use of sunscreens you can hunt for those mineral make-up bases that have a SPF factor of 15-30. Now products such as Bare Minerals and Eminence organics both can effectively act as sunscreens.

4. Pick a line that doesn’t contain filler ingredients.

Cheaper brands of mineral make-up often contain ingredients such as bismuth and parabens that may cause irritation and other skin problems. So before investing in a product always check the ingredients. Many of the best brands like Eminence Organics, Purely Cosmetic etc use the most natural ingredients and are toxin free.

5. Try the makeup on your face, not on your hand!

Before buying the make-up please test it on your face not your hand, because the skin tone of your face and your hand might not match. So apply the make up below your cheek bone and see if the tone matches your skin or not.

6. Purchase one shade darker for spring and summer.

And when you get hold of the right color check to see what is the shade darker than that one in the same product range, immediately above the one you have chosen. A natural look will be better affected by a shade just one degree darker than your skin tone.

7. Look for titanium dioxide on the ingredients list.

Titanium dioxide is an anti-inflammatory mineral which is a lot of help for those with extra-sensitive skin. So keep a look out for this.

8. Find a complementing concealer.

Liquid concealers help to conceal dark circles and other spots or marks on your face, thus it is a must for every make-up kit. Many mineral make-up products have a liquid concealer which needs to be applied beneath the make-up base itself. It matches and blends in with the make up.

So, we see that mineral make-up has many advantages, but in a bewildering array of brands, latching in on the right one may prove to be difficult. Just check the ingredients and avoid those which have excessive toxin content.

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Although no one can really answer this question for you, I hope to give you insights on what has worked for me and others. Through my own experience and research, I’ve developed a theory on what will make a husband stay and what will drive him further away. It is my opinion that “chasing a husband” in an obvious way often backfires. A wife who appears needy, clingy, is trying too hard, and is giving all of her dignity and power away, will often appear less attractive to a husband.

There is a better way. One which will allow you to still lure your husband back without acting in such a way that will bring him closer to the door or influence him to leave sooner. Some may call it game playing or manipulation, but it’s really giving your husband more of what he really wants which allows you to get more of what you really want as well. It’s a complete win win situation where both husband and wife are much happier in the end.

Please note this article is addressing situations where the husband is worth chasing. In abusive or harmful relationships, sometimes letting him go is the most healthy solution. However, when there have been happy times with considerate actions, and love on at the part of at least one party remains, here is what I feel is the best method to return the love and commitment to your marriage.

Return Feelings Of Love And Affection By Giving Your Husband More Of What He Really Wants: In truth, men are pretty easy to figure out. And, you have an advantage in that you probably already know what makes your husband tick. You had this formula mastered so much that your husband married you. In general, men fall in love when their partner makes them feel intelligent, capable, attractive, and powerful. 

Note that I didn’t write that you have to look like Jessica Alba. You don’t. How many times have you wondered what in the world a man sees in a plain or unattractive mistress, girlfriend, or wife? The truth is, it’s often not at all about looks (although you should certainly look your best.) It’s about how you make a man feel about himself. Yes, you read that right. It’s about how he feels about himself. It has more to do with the feelings you are able to bring out in him.  Mistresses are masters at this. They know how to make a man feel like he is the center of their world.

Now, I know what you are thinking and you are right.  Your feelings are absolutely valid. You may be thinking “Well, why do I have to do all of the work? He’s not a child who needs my undivided attention.” Of course you are right. No one can be receptive to their partner’s every whim and maintain their self respect. I’m not asking you to do that.  Not at all.  I’m asking you to pay attention to both of your needs.

To do that, first think back to when you were first dating. The amount of time, effort, and intensity you put into the relationship was probably indicative of your closeness and intimacy. You were probably both very happy once upon a time.

And, I’ll bet that when you disagreed, both people got over it quickly and made up without much fanfare. People who are very much in love don’t want to ruin things with petty spats. That’s why you have to return these positive feelings. If both husband and wive are feeling affection and empathy, everything else falls into place so much more easily.

 Now, think about what your husband loved about you when you were dating (your sense of humor, your quick wit, the attention you gave him, the fact that you were a good listener, etc. Fill in the blanks.) Now ask yourself how often you show him these qualities today. I’d be willing to bet it is not enough. I know this because we are all guilty of this (husbands too). It’s very common. We all have responsibilities and obligations that make this difficult. But, making even small efforts can make a huge difference. I’ll bet your husband will notice that you are trying even if you make small attempts.

What Not To Do: Which Mistakes You Should Avoid When Trying To Get Your Husband To Stay: First of all, do not panic. Do not beg, promise, argue or debate. Do not act in a way that is going to elicit more negative feelings which will drive your husband further away instead of closer to you. 

It’s important that your husband understands that you love him, value his happiness, and are committed to making the marriage work. However, you only need to say this a few times. Don’t follow him around continuing to make promises or act in a way that is not typical or becoming of you to get his attention. This will only make you appear more unattractive and will only confirm his feelings that he wants to leave.

What you want to instead is to show your husband the improved situation, not tell him that it is coming. So, as best you can, display the person he first fell in love with and interact with him in that way. This may be hard at first, but I promise it will quickly eliminate a lot of tension and anger.

He may think something is up or put up a wall. He may act suspicious.  No matter.  Keep right on presenting him with the best version of yourself. 

Here’s a very important piece of the puzzle. Make sure that during the times you are not with your husband, you are doing what makes you happy. Yes, you. Simply put, you can not give him what you don’t have. I’m telling you to portray a light hearted, happy, intriguing person. To be this person, you must fill your reserves. You must do whatever is necessary to put a genuine smile on your face.  This may mean seeing old friends, pursuing old hobbies, or taking something entirely new. 

Not only will this make you feel better, but it’s likely to peak your husband’s interest. He may wonder why on earth you are so upbeat (or what or who is making this possible.) That’s ok. Just tell him that you realize you’ve been neglecting both of you and that you love him and yourself enough to focus on happiness. 

The situation I want you to create is one where both parties are emitting positive energy and both are happy and fulfilled. As both of you experience more positive emotions, it will be so much easier to interact.

There’s a trick to pulling this off without a hitch, but I am living proof it can be done. If your husband is not receptive to you, you’ll have to take baby steps but the process is the same.

Once your marriage is back where you want it, you can then discuss (and fix) the problems that caused the distance. But, don’t try to do this before you’re back on solid ground or it may make the situation worse before you can make it better.

How did I learn this? Through making a lot of mistakes, research, and trying new things. Eventually, (though commitment and lots of effort), I was able to not only save the marriage, but make it stronger. You can read my very personal story of how I stopped the divorce (when I was the only one interested in doing so) on my blog at http://you-can-save-your-marriage.blogspot.com/

What is it that makes Los Angeles cosmetic surgeons some of the very best in the world ? It’s a combination of several key factors that all converge to create a cosmetic surgery Mecca- a place where elective surgery practices can thrive and be very successful and lucrative economically. Los Angeles is home to Hollywood and a large population of beautiful and wealthy people and also boasts a very strong and diverse culture and economic base. L.A. is also home to two world renowned university research hospitals- UCLA and USC, and boasts some of the finest weather and outdoor recreation opportunities in the world.

This confluence of critical factors allows Los Angeles do draw top cosmetic surgery student physicians and top practicing cosmetic surgeons from around the world. The top research hospital and university base allow these physicians to maintain prestigious affiliations and stay abreast of the very latest training and research. When they are not working the physicians can play with the Hollywood elite and beautiful people and experience Southern California’s extreme diversity of recreation and entertainment- L.A. night life, fine dining, the ocean in one direction and mountains a few miles away in the other direction and a variety of some of the wealthiest and finest neighborhoods in the world in which to live.

Los Angeles has become renowned world wide for the quality of its cosmetic surgery and now even sports its own television series- Dr. 90210. This interesting TV medical reality show features Los Angeles cosmetic surgeons in their actual practices who primarily cater to the stars and to the Los Angeles elite and wealthy clientele. Gene Simmons of the band Kiss now sports his own very successful reality TV show and did an episode in which he and his long term girl friend Shannon Tweed both underwent cosmetic surgery procedures at a top rated Beverly Hills clinic near his home.

Los Angeles cosmetic surgeons will certainly continue to maintain there position as some of the best in the world. Hollywood’s elite will continue to get their “body tune ups” in the Beverly Hills 90210 district and the world’s elite of kings and sheiks and princes and princesses will continue to arrive in their private jets to make use of the services of these top rated physicians.

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These days, it seems that everyone wants to play Texas Holdem. This is a poker game that is a variation of seven card stud. It is easy to understand and very popular in tournaments because up to 10 players can play at a table.

The World Poker Tour and Celebrity Poker Showdown have also helped aid the popularity of Texas Holdem. While poker is a game of chance, there is some skill involved. And unlike casino games in which you are playing against the house, someone has to win. You have better odds of winning if you play Texas Holdem against other players. But your odds are much better if you know some secrets.

One secret to Texas Holdem is to play conservatively. When you are playing poker, you should have a pair or better to stay in the game. In Texas Holdem, seven cards are dealt. Two are pocket cards, which belong only to you and are face down. The other five are community cards. The first three of the community cards are called the flop. If you do not have a pair at the end of the flop, you should fold.

Another secret that you can use when playing Texas Holdem is to read other players. Some players even wear sunglasses so that you cannot read their expressions. Most professional poker players will tell you that it is important to be able to read the expressions in the other players faces. If you are playing online, this is obviously impossible, although if you are playing and there is a chat feature and suddenly someone who is very chatty all of a sudden clams up, you might think that there is something up with their hand.

Be aware what is in the community cards and the variations of what other players may have. Being aware of how other players are betting can give you the edge. If, for example, you have a pair of Jacks and no one is betting heavily and most are folding, you should stay in to see what others may have. If, on the other hand, everyone is betting like crazy, chances are that they have a better hand than you and you should fold.

Another secret is to be aware of the odds of getting certain hands but the fact that although odds may be against someone, they can still get a particular hand. If you have a good hand, such as three of a kind or better, you should stay in at least until the turn, which is the fourth card turned up. You have a good chance of winning a Texas Holdem hand with a three of a kind, so to go out would be foolish.

You should also learn how to bluff. If you have the Jacks, for example, and people are not betting heavily, you can pretend that you might have more in your pocket cards than you have and run others out of the game. Bluffing is a crucial part of poker. Learning how to use this skill will make you a poker champion.

D.R. Tupniak
http://www.lovetexasholdem.com
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For me it was a Monday night like any other, on which I vividly recall being home watching a football game (of the American variety) on ABC’s Monday Night Football between the Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots and though I do not remember the exact time I know it must have been close to midnight on the 8th of December, 1980. This given the fact that the game was late in to the 4th quarter with the Patriots winning by seven points though the Dolphins, lead by their young quarterback Woodley were heading for what would be a touchdown to send the game in to overtime. It was while the Dolphins were driving up field late in the 4th quarter that Howard Cossell, announced that John Lennon, a name which in all frankness I had never even heard of till that moment; me being 13 at time had been shot while leaving his apartment building, “The Dakota”. The Dakota being a building located on the Westside of Central Park on 72nd Street in Manhattan and not far from where I was living at the time with my mother between 81st and 82nd street on Lexington avenue.

I at the time had no idea who John Lennon was though it was announced that he had been a member of a band which had been known as “The Beatles”. This a name which I had often heard but never taken any particular interest in along with many other names such as “The Rolling Stones” or “The Who” or “Led Zeppelin”. I Naturally at the time wished that this man’s life could be saved as I would have done so concerning anybody’s life regardless of weather they were famous or otherwise.

I however checked with my grandmother, who was in New York and staying with us at the time if she knew who Lennon was, for above all I knew my grandmother to be a classical music fan and not much of one when it came to pop music or rock music or however one wishes to classify it as. My grandmother, who at the time was 76 actually surprised me by telling me she not only knew who he was, but that she had been to a Beatles concert back in 65 when they played in “Shea Stadium” (then home of the NY Jets and Mets and the place where I saw “The Rolling Stones” in concert in 1989) located in Queens in front of 66,000 people; this being the biggest rock concert at the time. After hearing about my grandmother’s experience if one could call it such with not only Lennon but “The Beatles”, I told her that John Lennon, had been shot though nothing else was known about it at the time.

I can’t say that my grandmother was particularly grief stricken to hear the news though like myself, she never desired to hear that hurt had been caused to anybody so with her words of “I hope he does not die” I left her to go back to my room to continue watching Monday Night Football. As for the game, it actually ended in a draw, which given the rules of American football meant there would have to be sudden death overtime; and this was precisely what I was watching when Cossell announced that Lennon unfortunately had died from gunshot wounds received earlier that evening. It was then that I ran back to tell my grandmother, who I could see was saddened much in the way she had been when Elvis Presley died as her statement “It’s a shame, that people feel they have to do such things to one another” indicated.

As for myself, I naturally was saddened by this news but I must say not in a way that was different from any other time when I had heard of tragedy occurring; such as a plane crash or earthquake or something which had been responsible for the loss of life. Regarding the game itself; it finished with the Miami Dolphins winning in overtime. This making me feel just a little better since they were the team I was actually pulling for.

I can not say the death of Lennon personally meant much to me at the time since I practically knew nothing about him; not that it would have made any difference to me if I had since I am not one to mourn the deaths of those whom I do not know personally. As I had for instance the death of my own grandfather, who incidentally had also died in the month of December in the year of 1975. Lennon’s death however did help to augment my curiosity in learning about him much in the way Mercury’s death 11 years later increased my nephews curiosity to find out as much as he could about Queen.

I however will never forget the week that followed which in many ways reminded me of the time following Elvis Presley’s death; this given the fact that John Lennon’s demise was also all over the media, from the newspapers to the TV stations (though not CNN or MTV, as neither had gone on air yet) to the radio stations. It being a case where the last of these could not seem to get enough of playing his songs, weather as a solo artist or while still a member of “The Beatles”. It was songs such as “Imagine”, “Come Together”, “Starting Over” and many others which were among those played but I mention these in particular, given the reason that they were the only ones I knew even if I had been previously unaware that they were Lennon’s. “Starting Over” however stuck in my mind for another reason apart from it being the one that had been receiving heavy radio play in the time leading up to Lennon’s death, as it was the one my brother-in-law used to wake me one morning when I was sleeping over at his apartment. This I will never forget, it was early Saturday morning and I had spent the night sleeping on the sofa in my sister’s living room when all of a sudden I hear, the sound of bells. These bells literally blasting out of the stereo next to me, in what was the introduction to the song “Starting Over”.

Actually during the months that lead up to Lennon’s death, I had been listening to the radio, just about everyday as I did my homework and found out that I actually enjoyed not only some of the songs, (some only after having heard them many times over) but even the commercials and general atmosphere of radio stations such as ABC and NBC. Regarding radio stations however I particularly recall two DJs by the names of Don Imus and Howard Stern, who caught my attention, specially since they did a morning show which was also promoted by a TV commercial showing people saying “I love “Imus in the morning” “. It was also during this time that I for the first time in my life become familiar with some of the popular songs of the day such as “Another One Bites The Dust” (Queen), “I Love A Rainy Night” (Eddie Rabbit), “Emotional Rescue” (The Rolling Stones), “I Love You More Then I Can I Say” (Leo Sawyer) and many others. Therefore by the time of Lennon’s death I had become more familiar with pop music than I ever had which perhaps lead to me taking a bigger interest then I would have if it had happened before the fall of 1980 in which I received my first radio with a built in cassette player.

With regards to TV stations, many took to playing films in which The Beatles had stared in such as “A Hard Day’s Night” and “Help” along with many a documentary about not only John Lennon’s music (both as a solo artist and a member of “The Beatles”) but his personal life. Much of it I noticed concentrated on his personal life, politics and what had been his marriage to Yoko Ono. There is one moment however in all the week that followed the death of John Lennon which will never leave my memory and it came on the first Saturday after his murder; when during the half time of a football game I was watching, the city of New York held a ten minute silence in Lennon’s honor. This being even more amazing when one takes in to consideration how when John Paul I died only 1 minute of silence was kept and not even by the whole city of New York. After all Popes, their will be many, even if one rather shaky theory says the world will end after a couple have died, but Lennon in his branch of music like Wagner in his will only be but once.

Looking back it is really incredible to think how John Lennon’s death in a way helped bring back popularity not only to The Beatles but that whole era that had been the first British invasion that brought along such bands as The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, and many others. It was as if rock and roll were being given a boost, as many people like myself who had not been either Lennon or Beatles fans suddenly become more interested in this sort of music. I for my part can imagine this is what occurred last year when Pavarotti died; that many people who unlike me were not opera fans for the short time that followed Pavarotti’s death became interested in opera. Perhaps even going out and getting a Pavarotti CD or DVD much like people did with Lennon, shortly after his death. Naturally at the time of Lennon’s death, there was neither of which as only albums and cassettes were available but I think most people who read this get my general meaning.

By the time of Lennon’s death, Rock and Roll however had had many death’s in its family which had gained publicity such as Brian Jones 69, Jimi Hendrix 70, Janis Joplin 70, Jim Morrison 71, Keith Moon 78 (who died in the same hotel room as Mama Cass), John Bonham 80, Bon Scot 80, Ellen Naomi Cohen 74 (a.k.a. Cass Eliot) but baring Elvis’s death none had received any where near the same amount of media attention. All of which making it clear what had been Lennon’s contribution to his gender of music which I must admit is not my favorite as I am one to follow classical music and opera though not to the extent that I am blinded to the quality of other different genders of music. This being the case though I am reminded of something I once heard some one say to Edward Van Halen (guitar player for the group that bears his last name) on MTV which was “music isn’t Rock and Roll or Heavy Metal or this kind or that kind but good or bad” only to have Van Halen reply “No, music isn’t good or bad, it’s something you like or don’t like”. This comment by Edward Van Halen being the way I see music as opposed to being good or bad, though I must say that I do like some of the music I heard in the field that is rock music that includes many others apart from The Beatles and Elvis Presley.

With regards to John Lennon’s death it really was not till Farrokh Bulsara (a.k.a. Freddie Mercury) died on November, 24 that any death in or out of music received so much of the media’s attention. This being the case with regards to media attention though perhaps a lot of the coverage received by Mercury was due to the fact that his death was caused by AIDS, which was an even bigger worry at the time then it is today. I for my own do remember feeling some sadness over the death of the “quiet Beatle” George Harrison, who died of Cancer on November 29, 2001, though news of his death was in part drowned out by the events of September. 11 which were still in the media.

The aftermath of Lennon’s death I would say brought about a return to rock music which had in recent years been cast aside perhaps by the “disco fever” that erupted after the film “Saturday Night Fever”. It was as if Lennon’s demise did for Rock and Roll what The Beatles had done for it so many years back in 1964, when they first appeared on the Ed Sullivan show. Rock and Roll was fashionable again and as for me? I can not in all honesty claim to have found in it what I have in classical music and opera (I, being the author of the book “New York’s Opera Society”) though I did find something of value in it as I have with many other kinds of music. I could even say that it was that time period which followed Lennon’s death that inspired me to listen to many a variety of rock band and even attend concerts by Styx, AC/DC, Deep Purple, Rod Steward, Iron Maiden (on two occasions), Pearl Jam, David Lee Roth, Ian Gillan and The Rolling Stones.

My name is Gianni Truvianni, I am an author who writes with the simple aim of sharing his ideas, thoughts and so much more of what I am with those who are interested in perhaps reading something new. As for the details regarding my life I would say that there is nothing that lifts them above the ordinary. I was born in New York City in 1967 on May 21st and am presently living in Warsaw, Poland where I wrote my first book “New York’s Opera Society” now Available on Amazon.

Cartomancy uses a normal deck of playing cards to perform divination. Diamonds as a suit foretell outside influences from the World around you in a reading. Know the meanings of the various Diamond cards in a person’s reading.

Cartomancy from Tarot

When the modern deck of playing cards evolved from the tarot, readers of the cards developed a system of divination to match. Taken from the Tarot, these meanings for the cards, and their relationships for each other were passed down as an oral tradition for many years. Later, when the printing press was developed, these traditions were recorded and published in various sources. The most common meanings for the cards are the ones shown below. Note that since there is no longer a Major Arcana in the cards, excepting the fool or joker, which is not used in readings, other factors such as special card combinations are interpreted instead.

The Client Cards from Diamonds

The person for whom the reading is to be performed, is usually represented by either a King or Queen card from the appropriate suit. The King of diamonds is used when the client is a fair or grey haired older man. Likewise, the Queen of Diamonds is used to when the client is a fair grey or auburn haired older woman. If one of these cards is used as the client card, then that card is ignored for purposes of the reading. Instead, it becomes a placeholder in the layout which lets us determine the relative distance of the reading cards and the client of the reading. Cards which are further away from the client card will have less affect of the reading than those which fall right beside it.

Diamonds and their Meanings

The following is the common meaning of the various cards in the suit of Diamonds. Remember that these cards in general predict the affects of the world around you outside your home and immediate family. The Ace of Diamonds foretells money being paid to you for your work. It can also foretell the coming of a letter or legal document. The King of diamonds predicts your meeting and interaction with a stubborn hot tempered fair hared man. The Queen of Diamonds predicts that you will meet and work with a sophisticated, sometimes flirtations, fair hared woman. The Jack of diamonds calls for a relative to cross your path. He is not always reliable and may bring either good or bad fortune depending on the circumstances. The Ten of Diamonds is the “change” card, it predicts one of the following: marriage, a journey, or sudden riches. Some change is going to occur soon. The Nine of Diamonds predicts a surprise in your near future; this surprise will be connected to money in some way. The eight of Diamonds predicts a late marriage for you or someone close to you. It can also foretell a journey which leads to a new relationship with a friend of lover. The seven of Diamonds is a bad luck card; it foretells heavy losses which may or may not be avoidable. The six of Diamonds is a card of warning; don’t enter a new relationship when this card appears. The five of Diamonds is the “prosperity” card; it foretells prosperity and good news for you. The four of Diamonds is a card of change; it can indicate an inheritance, major changes, or future troubles. The three of Diamonds foretells discord; look out for legal or domestic disputes. Finally, the two of Diamonds foretells a serious love affair with major consequences for you.

Conclusion

The suit of Diamonds can foretell major events for your life in the world, and along with the other card suits gives us insights into where destiny will lead you.

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