• Diamonds

    Diamond Engagement Ring Is A Promise Of Love For Your Wife}

    Diamond Engagement Ring-Is a promise of love for your wife by jpearls.com The engagement ring is really a image of the promise. This kind of promise or betrothal rings have most likely been around since the 4th century, but their fashion has transformed drastically, even if the meaning and tradition stays unchanged. It began with the Roman Empire. Individuals betrothed wore an iron ring in private and adorned a much more elaborate gold ring during public appearances. The standard diamond engagement ring didnt appear into play till about the 18th Century Deciding on an engagement ring with diamonds is definitely an education in and of itself. One learns swiftly concerning…

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    Officials: Two soldiers and over 30 insurgents killed in Pakistan

    Wednesday, April 14, 2010 At least 30 insurgents and two Pakistani soldiers died in a fierce fire fighting between Taliban rebels and security forces in the Orakzai region of the North-West Frontier Province. Officials stated that the gun battle started when the insurgents attacked a military base with rockets and mortars.A spokesman for the Pakistani army in Peshawar, the capital of the North-West Frontier Province, the Lt. Col. Nadeem Anwar said that the attack “started at midnight and continued until early Monday morning”. According to local government official, Sajjad Ahmad, troops opened fire aided by artillery when about 200 insurgents attacked a checkpoint. Ahmad told AFP news agency and stated…

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    1 million people welcome 2007 in Sydney

    Monday, January 1, 2007 A crowd of approximately 1 million has welcomed the new year in Sydney overnight. Many of the crowd had camped out since 6 AM AEDT (7PM UTC) to ensure they had the best vantage point for the fireworks displays at 9 PM and 12 AM. Earlier predictions of rain failed to dampen enthusiastic revellers and fortunately did not eventuate. According to police, vantage points were Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House closed around 7 PM. This year’s theme was “A diamond night in Emerald City” and celebrated the Sydney Harbour Bridge’s diamond anniversary of 75 years which will fall in March. As usual, the bridge became…

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    Final bidder submits SGD5.5 billion plan for Singapore casino

    Wednesday, November 1, 2006 The third and last bidder for Singapore’s Sentosa Integrated Resort (IR) project, Eighth Wonder, submitted its development plan yesterday: a SGD 5.5 billion(USD 3.52 billion) eco-friendly casino known as “Harry’s Island”. Harry’s Island will boast 10 luxury, family-oriented hotels, a tree house with family suites, and a 7,500-seat Caldera theater which will feature nightly spectacular shows. Eighth Wonder says it wants to make Harry’s Island a world-class, must-see tourist destination and has roped-in several big names in its tender. If selected, the resort will have spas and health centers run by health guru Deepak Chopra, Vera Wang hotels with access to her entire wedding collection, and…

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    Saturn’s rings are much older than previously thought

    Thursday, December 13, 2007 Recent scans on the planet Saturn by the space probe Cassini–Huygens have shown that the planet’s rings are much older than previously thought. Recent data says they may be as old as the solar system itself. The new scans have indicated that the rings are likely three to five billion years old, and will probably be around for billions of years longer. Scientists previously thought the rings to be only about 100 million years old. “Despite what was thought after the [1970s] Voyager investigations of Saturn – that Saturn’s rings might be very youthful, perhaps only as ancient as the dinosaurs – we have results that…

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    Massive explosion in North Toronto, Ontario

    Sunday, August 10, 2008 Multiple large explosions have been reported at Sunrise Propane Industrial Gases, a propane facility in northern Toronto near Keele Street and Wilson Street near the Highway 401, at approximately between 3:25 and 3:50 am EST, at Murray Rd. and Spalding Rd. A six-alarm fire continued to erupt from the explosion, now under control. The cause is currently unknown. A person who was 10km from the explosion told Wikinews that “my house shook 10 km away. The sky was rumbling every few seconds.” Windows were blown out, doors were broken, and balls of fire descended from the sky near the explosion. A witness who was in Niagara-on-the-Lake…

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    The Advantages Of Using A Mortgage Agent To Buy A Home

    Click Here For More Specific Information On: Simple Loan Agreement Credi By Martha Vasquez Acquiring a home is one of the most important investments that most people aim to do in their lives. Other than being prepared financially, it is important to gather some data to help in making the final decision. A mortgage agent helps one choose the most suitable home, depending on factors like personal preferences, financial capability among others. Before getting into the actual talks for a mortgage, one should do some research. Being able to determine crucial data like the average interest rates or house prices in an area can lead to more confidence. This empowers…

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    Fire kills three and closes main transport route into Western Australia

    Tuesday, January 1, 2008 A fire in the Borrabbin National Park between Southern Cross and Coolgardie Western Australia, has so far burnt out 29,000 hectares and killed three truck drivers when the convoy they were travelling in was engulfed by the flames. Great Eastern Highway the primary road for all traffic from Perth heading to the East Coast of Australia has been closed. An alternate route is in place, police are diverting traffic at Norseman. The diversion adds 250 km(160 mi) for the journey to Perth. The three truck drivers died on Sunday night after they joined a convoy that was released from Coolgardie after being told that the road…