How to Ask and Answer Questions on okay
How toGet Information from Sellers and How to Answer Buyers
In this age of fast moving, geplexlives and high stress, it seems like we are almost always in a hurry, even in simple emails. Without sounding preachy, or like Miss Manners, or your Mother (!), both Buyers and Sellers should approach any email contact as an opportunity to exchange information in a polite, easy going, efficient manner. A simple hi or hello - and the use of please and thank you- are always helpful, and appreciated,in these exchanges. Kind exchanges can enhance our lives, ourmoodand our transactions.
Why not make every gemunication a pleasant one?
For Buyers:
To Decide if you Want to Bid or Buy or Make Offer- and after carefully reading all information- if something you are wondering about is not answered in the listing, feel free to ask questions of the seller. Rather than demanding an answer in an abruptway, for example: How do you know this is from America?????? - (note the unnecessary overuse of question marksand demandingstyle) - a better way to ask this question might be - Hi - Please tell me thecountry of origin of this item. Thank you.
For Sellers:
When a buyer politely asks a question, it is best to answer in a kind manner, including a thank you, rather than just answering yes or no.Sometimes a short, cold answer can put off a potential buyer, and make him or her decide not to bid or buy or make offer.
Simple use ofpleasantries can truly enhance gemunication, and make okay a gefortable,fun and great place to buy and sell.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
FASCINATING INFO ABOUT RARE ANCIENT LACQUER TECHNIQUES
Fascinating History of Lacquer:
Lacquer (URISHI) is a living substance - it is natural tree sap - carefully collected from Urushi trees (a type of Sumac, which is related to poison oakand ivy).Ithas been used forover six thousand years in Japan to coat all types of things, from wood to baskets to leather to pottery. Lacquer-coated pots and wooden items have been found in Japanese Neolithic sites carbon dated to about 4500 B.C.And lacquer coated objectsthat have been in ocean depths for 18 months, or more,have retained their integrity. Far more protective and long lasting than Western lacquer(a petrochemical creation), natural Japanese lacquer has a geplex organic structure which lasts and lasts, repelling liquids and heat. Many geplex and time consuming steps are taken to refine and prepare thelacquer, and even more intricate steps are taken to create/coat/decorate exquisite objects. After WWII, there was a resurgence of amazing lacquer coated pieces (especially in Japan), and, if yousearch carefully, you can find superb and rare examples of this historic art.
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Lacquer (URISHI) is a living substance - it is natural tree sap - carefully collected from Urushi trees (a type of Sumac, which is related to poison oakand ivy).Ithas been used forover six thousand years in Japan to coat all types of things, from wood to baskets to leather to pottery. Lacquer-coated pots and wooden items have been found in Japanese Neolithic sites carbon dated to about 4500 B.C.And lacquer coated objectsthat have been in ocean depths for 18 months, or more,have retained their integrity. Far more protective and long lasting than Western lacquer(a petrochemical creation), natural Japanese lacquer has a geplex organic structure which lasts and lasts, repelling liquids and heat. Many geplex and time consuming steps are taken to refine and prepare thelacquer, and even more intricate steps are taken to create/coat/decorate exquisite objects. After WWII, there was a resurgence of amazing lacquer coated pieces (especially in Japan), and, if yousearch carefully, you can find superb and rare examples of this historic art.
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Blue RAZR V3 - New Motorola Blue RAZR V3
Blue RAZR V3 - New Motorola Blue RAZR V3 / V3i
Surely you've seen the Motorola RAZR ... but have you seen Blue RAZR V3 ?!
Its the same great RAZR phone (you know - the thinnest flip phone
produced) but now in vibrant colors like Blue! Show off your style and
your gadget prowess by using and wearing the Motorola Blue RAZR V3 - the hottest phone in the US this holiday.
The Motorola Blue RAZR V3 is stylish, smart, and
sophisticated the Motorola RAZR V3i. The RAZR has always been about
style and appearance - most users prefer other interfaces or brands,
but Motorola struck gold with the design of the RAZR... making it the
hottest aesthetic phone on the market. Motorola recognizes that and is
now introducing new color schemes to the RAZR (such as pink, gold and
Blue).
Blue RAZR V3 / RAZR Blue Specs
Quad Band GSM: 1900 / 850 / 1800 / 900
Weight 3.35 oz (95g)
Dimensions 98mm x 53mm x 14mm
Battery Talk Time: 400 mins
Standby: 250 hrs
Blue RAZR V3 Features
Thinnest Flip Phone EverBluetooth
Quadband
Speakerphonenickel-plated copper alloy, flat keypad
MP3 Ringtones
Surely you've seen the Motorola RAZR ... but have you seen Blue RAZR V3 ?!
Its the same great RAZR phone (you know - the thinnest flip phone
produced) but now in vibrant colors like Blue! Show off your style and
your gadget prowess by using and wearing the Motorola Blue RAZR V3 - the hottest phone in the US this holiday.
The Motorola Blue RAZR V3 is stylish, smart, and
sophisticated the Motorola RAZR V3i. The RAZR has always been about
style and appearance - most users prefer other interfaces or brands,
but Motorola struck gold with the design of the RAZR... making it the
hottest aesthetic phone on the market. Motorola recognizes that and is
now introducing new color schemes to the RAZR (such as pink, gold and
Blue).
Blue RAZR V3 / RAZR Blue Specs
Quad Band GSM: 1900 / 850 / 1800 / 900
Weight 3.35 oz (95g)
Dimensions 98mm x 53mm x 14mm
Battery Talk Time: 400 mins
Standby: 250 hrs
Blue RAZR V3 Features
Thinnest Flip Phone EverBluetooth
Quadband
Speakerphonenickel-plated copper alloy, flat keypad
MP3 Ringtones
HOW TO HAVE A CHEAP WEDDING
BUY YOUR DRESS USED YOU CAN HAVE IT STEAMED AND IT LOOKS BRAND NEW. GO TO THE HOBBY SHOP AND GET THE FLOWERS YOU WANT AND MAKE YOUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS. GET WHITE TABLE CLOTHES AND ADD GLIDER TO THE TOPS IT GIVE IT THAT SPARK LOOK. GO WITH PLASTIC CLEAR DISHES THEY STILL LOOK REAL AND CLASSY. IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A LARGE RECPTION AFTER THE WEDDING AND YOU WANT FOOD HAVE EVERYONE WHO IS INVITED PREPARE A DISH LIKE SMOKES AND HAM ROLLS AND FINGER FOODS AND THINGS. GET A GOOD FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER TO TAKE PICTURES YOU CAN HAVE LOTS MADE AND YOU CAN ENLARGE THEM AND FIX ANYTHING THAT NEEDS FIX . SAVE MONEY HAVING YOUR WEDDING IN THE BACK YARD OR AT THE PARK JUST GET CHAIRS AND SET UP AND PUT SOME FLOWERS AROUND BUT NO NEED FOR LOTS OF DECORATIONS JUST ADD THE COLORS YOU WANT. GO TO A LARGE STORE LIKE JCPENNYS OR SOMETHING AND GET YOUR BRIDAL PARTY AND THE FLOWER GIRLS DRESSES DO IT AROUND FALL EVERTHING IS ON SALE. MAKE OWN INVITES AND THINK YOU CARDS THEY geE FROM THE HEART , TILL EVERYONE MONEY UNSTEADY OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS THAT WILL HELP WITH THE HONEY MOON OR PAY FOR YOUR WEDDING. IF YOU WANT MUSIC HAVE THE WEDDING PARTY BRING CD'S AND GET A CD PLAYER . HAVE A MONEY TREE HAVE WIRE WITH CLOTHES PINS ON IT WHERE PEOPLE CAN HANG MONEY ON. HAVE A WISHING WELL WHERE PEOPLE CAN DROP IN THERE WISHES FOR YOU OR THEY CAN GIVE YOU ADVICE. SENCE YOU MADE YOU OWN ITEMS THERE WILL BE NOTHING TO RETURN BESIDES TUXES . FYI: LITTLE BOYS TUXES ARE CHEAPER TO BUY USED OR EVEN BRAND NEW THEN RENT THEM.. THIS IS A CHEAP WEDDING I SPEND UNDER 300.00 ON EVERYTHINGBESIDES TUXES AND DRESS THE BRIDAL PARTY WAS ONLY $8. EACH ON SALE IN THE FALL I GOT MARRIED THE NEXT SPRING MY DRESS $299. USED BRAND NEW 1200. WE RECIEVED $1400. IN MONEY AND THAT PAID FOR HONEYMOON. WE WERE OUT UNDER $500. FOR EVERYTHING
Wooden Flooring - About wood floors
Different Woods have different characteristics and gee at different prices. Walnut is one of the most expensive hardwoods and beech amongst the cheapest. Wood also gees in different grades - themost expensive are of an even colour with no knots:
Certain woods go in and out of popularity, but some - the Classics are able to withstand the test of time. according to steve Maltby, Technical Services Manager for solid wood flooring specialists Junkers, Oak and Beech are the favourites, due to their neutral, classic appeal - in fact he likens them to magnolia paint.
Black stained and white stained wood floors are very much in vogue at present, but both have their flaws. Black wood acts like a mirror, exposing any aversion to dusting, whilst white wood shows up all manner of dirt and grime. Exotic woods such as Merbau and Iroko are increasingly popular, particularly in contemporary homes.
Floor types:
Almost all types of wood floor now gee tongue and grooved, although their installation requirements still differ:
There are 3 basic methods for installations: acquaint yourself with these before buying as they will affect how easy it is to lay the flooring. The method most suited to DIYers is to lay a floating floor - not glued or nailed to the subfloork but held down by its own weight, along with that of the furniture and skirting board, The tongues and grooves of engineered wood or laminate boards are glued or shnapped together - easier than gluing or nailing down the boards.
In recent years laminate flooring has been the fastest growing sector of the floor-covering industry worldwide. Laid as a floating floor, with boards that 'click' together, laminate flooring is very affordable. It is mde from high-density fibreboard (HDF), on to which is attatched a simulated wood effect (a photograph of wood). Another clear layer - the 'wear coat' - protects this image.
Engineered boards geprise of a hardwood layer - around 3-4mm in thickness - attatched to a softwood base, often with a thin plywood bottom layer to increase the moisture resistance. These usually gee pre-finished and are floating floors.
Solid wood boards are now more often than not supplied with tongue and groove edges that slot together, but the boards are also nailed or glued to the sub-floor, unlike engineered or laminate. However there are now gepanies, such as Junkers, who supply solid wood boards with a 'clip' system, allowing them to be laid floating. Most solid wood flooring is now available unfinished, oiled or lacquered. In some cases, solid boards will be laminated togehter to form two or three-strip side planks, laid as solid single-strip boards - not to be confused with engineered boards. Solid wood is thicker than engineered which, according to its manufacturers, gives it two advantages. The first is that its appearnce tends to be slightly superior due to the depthh of the grain, the second is that this depth makes the floor quieter to walk on. It also lasts longer. Engineered flooring is not necessarily cheaper as there is much more manufacturing involved in making them - the plywood base means it is less prone to expansion and contraction after installation.
Parquet:
Originally the term 'parquet' referred to individually laid wood blocks. Today this is geoing back into fashion although the fitting is alot harder than the standard wood floor planks. Each piece needs to be glued in place and when making the patterns ie. herringbone, each piece needs to be thought through to get the correct pattern. Fashionable in the 60's, the parquet look is definitely back in vogue and numerous people are pulling up the carpets and reviving the old hidden parquet floor.
Certain woods go in and out of popularity, but some - the Classics are able to withstand the test of time. according to steve Maltby, Technical Services Manager for solid wood flooring specialists Junkers, Oak and Beech are the favourites, due to their neutral, classic appeal - in fact he likens them to magnolia paint.
Black stained and white stained wood floors are very much in vogue at present, but both have their flaws. Black wood acts like a mirror, exposing any aversion to dusting, whilst white wood shows up all manner of dirt and grime. Exotic woods such as Merbau and Iroko are increasingly popular, particularly in contemporary homes.
Floor types:
Almost all types of wood floor now gee tongue and grooved, although their installation requirements still differ:
There are 3 basic methods for installations: acquaint yourself with these before buying as they will affect how easy it is to lay the flooring. The method most suited to DIYers is to lay a floating floor - not glued or nailed to the subfloork but held down by its own weight, along with that of the furniture and skirting board, The tongues and grooves of engineered wood or laminate boards are glued or shnapped together - easier than gluing or nailing down the boards.
In recent years laminate flooring has been the fastest growing sector of the floor-covering industry worldwide. Laid as a floating floor, with boards that 'click' together, laminate flooring is very affordable. It is mde from high-density fibreboard (HDF), on to which is attatched a simulated wood effect (a photograph of wood). Another clear layer - the 'wear coat' - protects this image.
Engineered boards geprise of a hardwood layer - around 3-4mm in thickness - attatched to a softwood base, often with a thin plywood bottom layer to increase the moisture resistance. These usually gee pre-finished and are floating floors.
Solid wood boards are now more often than not supplied with tongue and groove edges that slot together, but the boards are also nailed or glued to the sub-floor, unlike engineered or laminate. However there are now gepanies, such as Junkers, who supply solid wood boards with a 'clip' system, allowing them to be laid floating. Most solid wood flooring is now available unfinished, oiled or lacquered. In some cases, solid boards will be laminated togehter to form two or three-strip side planks, laid as solid single-strip boards - not to be confused with engineered boards. Solid wood is thicker than engineered which, according to its manufacturers, gives it two advantages. The first is that its appearnce tends to be slightly superior due to the depthh of the grain, the second is that this depth makes the floor quieter to walk on. It also lasts longer. Engineered flooring is not necessarily cheaper as there is much more manufacturing involved in making them - the plywood base means it is less prone to expansion and contraction after installation.
Parquet:
Originally the term 'parquet' referred to individually laid wood blocks. Today this is geoing back into fashion although the fitting is alot harder than the standard wood floor planks. Each piece needs to be glued in place and when making the patterns ie. herringbone, each piece needs to be thought through to get the correct pattern. Fashionable in the 60's, the parquet look is definitely back in vogue and numerous people are pulling up the carpets and reviving the old hidden parquet floor.
Reebok Allen Iverson Answer IX Pump - Iverson Answer IX
Reebok Allen Iverson Answer IX Pump - Iverson Answer IX
Brand new. The bad boy of the NBA. Allen Iverson releases his 9th
Reebok Allen Iverson Answer basketball sneaker and it goes back to the
roots of Reebok Basketball... Pump Technology!
I'm pysched to see Reebok going back to the early days. In fact, the
Iverson Answer IX Pump is the hottest basketball shoe from Reebok to
hit in the last two years. The Pump technology sits near the ankle for
ultimate guard / slashing support. There is an auto/off smart valve
that allows The Pump system to be turned to auto or off.
Other features include high quality full-grain leather upper features
with a forefoot stability strap for extra support (ala the Nike Free).
The mid-section of the shoe is built from breathable lining material.
Heel and ankle support are given via an external TPU heel counter. And,
important for guards and slashers, the outsole and sole are built with
Herringbone traction patterns for extra traction.
Brand new. The bad boy of the NBA. Allen Iverson releases his 9th
Reebok Allen Iverson Answer basketball sneaker and it goes back to the
roots of Reebok Basketball... Pump Technology!
I'm pysched to see Reebok going back to the early days. In fact, the
Iverson Answer IX Pump is the hottest basketball shoe from Reebok to
hit in the last two years. The Pump technology sits near the ankle for
ultimate guard / slashing support. There is an auto/off smart valve
that allows The Pump system to be turned to auto or off.
Other features include high quality full-grain leather upper features
with a forefoot stability strap for extra support (ala the Nike Free).
The mid-section of the shoe is built from breathable lining material.
Heel and ankle support are given via an external TPU heel counter. And,
important for guards and slashers, the outsole and sole are built with
Herringbone traction patterns for extra traction.
Buying a quilt-fabric content
One has to be very careful when shopping for a quilt. The price asking is dependant on the quality of the fabric used in the quilt. There are alot of foreign made poor quality cotton quilts on the market with a very low price point. The higher the quality of the cotton, the higher the price. Ask for the source of the cotton fabric used. Also ask if it made by an individual or mass producedin North America or overseas. If it is hand quilted or machine quilted ask to see a detailed picture of the quilting to check the quality. It would be a good idea to also see a picture of the back side of the quilt to check the colour and pattern.
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