Monday, February 3, 2020

Architectural Jewelry

Architecture jewelry, while not strictly related to geometric jewelry, still uses some of the same elements but with an eye toward more open structural elements, three-dimensional designs and artistic expression over status and wealth. For example, architectural rings will have clearly separated pieces, such as placing the gemstone pronouncedly higher than the base of the ring, or placing the gemstone into a setting of a different size. Meanwhile, architectural necklaces might include a clearly building-designed motif; this piece, which features the building entrance into a mountain fortress with clear elephant motifs around the entrance, uses geometric patterns on its surface but also architectural themes.
Style Snapshot: Shape Up Your Style with Geometric Designs
All of these are up to you to take inspiration from, and its always fun to mix and match designs. Find the patterns that you or your customers will enjoy the most; look at the geometric patterns that are around you for inspiration. If there are a lot of circles in your area, maybe focusing on geometric earrings to be more appealing. Use colors that pop, because geometric patterns work very well with vibrant colors, and remember that you don't need extravagance and instead can focus on small and simple patterns. Now, while you look for your next pattern, I'm going to figure out if we have any geometric bears since it's the mascot of our area here at Fire Mountain Gems.

Stars can come in a variety of flavors depending on your personal desires. They can be pentagram in nature, the five-sided star, or they could instead be pentagon using negative space to define the shape. They could also be starburst patterns, or you can also incorporate sacred geometry into your designs by using the merkaba star tetrahedron.
The Merkaba star tetrahedron, sometimes called a three-dimensional Star of David, consist of two interlocking tetrahedrons (three-dimensional pyramids) and is said in sacred geometry to embody the geometric and energetic representation of heaven and earth, the human body, male and female and is sometimes considered to represent the physical shape of human energy on higher planes of existence. It is not uncommon for sacred geometry to incorporate the metaphysical aspect of crystals, so if you decide to use geometric patterns like the merkaba star you should keep in mind the metaphysical properties of gemstones to enhance its power.

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Justin Timberlake: Here's What He Thinks Of Bette Midler Mocking His Public Apology To Wife Jessica Biel!

After he apologized to his wife, Jessica Biel for holding hands with his Palmer co-star Alisha Wainwright, Bette Middler shaded his sincere public letter about the whole thing! In fact, she wondered ‘When is Janet Jackson’s boob gonna get an apology?’ and now, one insider report claims to know how Justin reacted to that comment and whether or not he’s planning to respond.
It turns out that while Timberlake admitted he made a ‘strong lapse in judgment’ by drunkenly packing the PDA with another woman, fans should not hold their breaths for a second ‘I’m sorry’ from him. Justin Timberlake: Here's What He Thinks Of Bette Midler Mocking His Public Apology To Wife Jessica Biel!.
Justin rarely addresses any gossip or rumors about him on social media but he felt like this one was especially bad and just had to apologize to his wife and to his family members.
But that seems to be all he is willing to say, especially since the Hocus Pocus star would like him to apologize not to Biel once more, but to someone else!
The actress took to Twitter to wonder: ‘So, when is Janet Jackson’s boob gonna get an apology? #JusticeForJanet.’
Of course, it seems like she was joking about that whole controversy that happened at the Super Bowl over 15 years ago, known as ‘Nipplegate!’
As far as his reaction to Bette’s tweet is concerned, one insider tells HollywoodLife that ‘Justin isn’t even thinking about Bette Midler’s tweet. [He feels like it’s] much more important to him to just focus on his marriage and to make sure that Jessica is OK.’
In other words, he has zero plans to respond to that tweet so if you were expecting a funny online exchange between Bette and Justin, it doesn’t look like you’re going to get it.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Human Fall Flat Brings Back Its Christmas Lobby For The Holidays, With Some New Toys

The bizarre physics simulator Human Fall Flat that is part trolling your friends, part puzzler, and part exploration, has brought back the Ultimate Festive Playground yet again for players to explore and enjoy.  Originally launched on the Steam platform by developer No Brakes Games, the goofy walking and climbing with friends quickly became a favorite of gamers everywhere.
Four years later, No Brakes continues to support their title on Steam and other various platforms, bringing about new levels, assets for the community to build their own levels with, and amusing skins for the characters stuck swinging around in the outlandish levels of near-M.C. Escher design.  They apparently hold no interest in stopping, or even slowing down their indie gem in regards of developer support. Human Fall Flat Brings Back Its Christmas Lobby For The Holidays, With Some New Toys.
With recent levels crafted by No Brakes, with the Spooky Castle and ICE each holding tons of puzzles for friends to figure out together; or at least new locations to throw your friends into the abyss from.  The Christmas lobby is the latest in a long line of solid levels; it has been featured before, but now you’ll experience some new joys to explore within the lobby.
All players will now start with firework bazookas upon spawning, perfect for either celebrating the holiday festivities or launching explosives into your nearest friends face.
The catapult is also repositioned to make it far easier for players to get to the summit of the mountain for some pleasant snowboarding, or falling while holding onto a snowboard.
On top of this, No Brakes have announced that all of their content found in both the Christmas lobby, along with the recently released ICE level, for modders to experiment with, build new levels and puzzles with, and release upon unsuspecting victims browsing the Steam Community Workshop.
Additionally, the two new skins are expected to release sometime today, with both the Skydiver and Train Conductor skins becoming available for selection.
Human Fall Flat and No Brake Games both continue to surpass expectations on the Steam platform with over 90% of players recommending others to pick it up.  Beyond that, there are no microtransactions to be found for skins, levels, assets, or anything in between.  There aren’t even DLC’s available for new levels; it’s an all-in-one package upon purchase.
With nothing more than wanton fun and misery to be experienced in equal bouts upon purchase with friends, you’re missing out if you haven’t explored all that Bob can do.

Thursday, December 12, 2019

We Have An Idea Of Halo: Combat Evolved PC Release, And It Starts Sooner Than You Think

Some may identify this as nostalgic gluttony, and that’s totally fine.  We have all experienced the release of Halo: Reach that has reached the top-sellers list on the Steam platform, and the launch went relatively smoothly, barring a bug of six here and there (not the Flood-type).  Even with its relatively shortlist of options for those that really want to maximize the load on their PCs, the successful launch has brought one question to the majority of players.
When’s the next Halo coming to the collection on Steam?
The Beta of Halo: Combat Evolved is expected to drop after the holiday season, so roughly January.  If the beta is open to everyone on Steam, that means you can experience the original title in 4K 60FPS glory as soon as then.  We could assume, then, based on empirical evidence of the Halo: Reach beta that Halo: Combat Evolved should arrive around July of 2020. We Have An Idea Of 'Halo: Combat Evolved' PC Release, And It Starts Sooner Than You Think.
The beta of Halo: Reach was in full swing around July of 2019 and finally released yesterday.  Six months between beta and release, and they’re still working on certain aspects; audio drivers, namely.  So we can readily tack on an additional 6 months between beta and release if everything was similar between the two titles.
Yet that’s a very conservative estimate; Halo: CE was already released on PC (versus Halo: Reach which was not).  Of course, just because it has been released doesn’t mean that 343 Industries has any easier of a task in front of them.  They’re adamant to reach the 4K 60FPS minimum that they’ve promised, with uncapped framerates and FOV sliders.
Community director of Halo: The Master Chief Collection Brian Jarrard has stated that this has been more difficult than they originally thought it would be, but they’re not looking for an easy route through the port.  Get it done right, and you only do it once, and their fanbase has made it clear that they aren’t looking for rushed products.
Presuming that we’re looking at seven months in between each release, (which is based on shaky empirical evidence, and it’s important to remember that!), we’ll have Halo: Combat Evolved around July, Halo 2: Anniversary around holiday 2020, Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST mid-to-late 2021, and Halo 4 in 2022.  Yet these are guesses based on fluctuating timelines, and the longer a timeline goes on, the more difficult it is to get right.
As parsing and interpreting the various engines in use for the past titles continues to be worked on, it’s plausible that we could experience the entirety of the journey by the end of 2020.  The primary tell will be the actual release date of Halo: Combat Evolved, as it adds another data point to our set.

R. Kelly's girlfriend Joycelyn Savage says Patreon account denouncing him was fake

Joycelyn Savage, a girlfriend of R. Kelly, says that the online accounts in her name that attacked the singer are fake.

"I am truly tired of all the lies that they are saying about the man we love so much and our best friend R. Kelly," says Savage, while reading from her phone, in a video on TMZ. "It has been said that I left him and he has abused me and all kinds of nonsense. I have said before none of it is true."
CNN does not know when the video was recorded or how TMZ obtained it. Joycelyn Savage could not be reached for comment. Joycelyn Savage Speaks -- Confirms That Wasn't Really Her Patreon Account And Is Standing By R. Kelly!

Two weeks ago, an Instagram account and crowdfunding page on Patreon in Savage's name had accused Kelly of being controlling and manipulative. At the time, Kelly's attorney, Steve Greenberg, Savage of having posted the claims after "the money ran out."
But Savage disavowed those comments and that account in her video posted by TMZ. She says that she talks daily to Kelly, who is being held in jail ahead of his trial on federal charges and sees him every two weeks.

"We have a bond that is so special that no one can ever break. This is truly coming from my heart. I would never, in a million years, I would never in a million years, hurt him like this," she says in the TMZ video, no longer reading from her phone. "I would never do that. So it's just really, really, really sad that somebody would pretend to be me."
Kelly faces a range of criminal charges in Illinois and New York. He pleaded not guilty in August in a federal courtroom in New York to charges including kidnapping, forced labor and sexual exploitation of a child.

Kelly also pleaded not guilty in February to Illinois state charges of 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving four alleged victims, including three who prosecutors say were underage girls.
Kelly has vehemently denied any allegations of sexual misconduct in the past.
Still, Savage has continually defended him and their relationship, including in an interview with CBS's Gayle King in March of this year.

Musician R. Kelly attends birthday celebration in January 2018, in California.
Savage's parents have spoken out about their concerns for their daughter's safety with Kelly. Gerald A. Griggs, an attorney for the family, said in a statement they were "saddened and disappointed to learn that Joycelyn Savage has said that she was not the person operating the Patreon account."
"For nearly three years, Joycelyn Savage has not been able to speak outside of a controlled environment created by Mr. Kelly," the statement said. "Her video today was not any different. Although we can now verify that it wasn't her account, the allegations still remain."
It is unclear on what basis Savage's family can verify the Patreon account did not belong to Joycelyn.
Kelly's attorney praises new video
Greenberg praised the video and said they are "happy that Joycelyn has confirmed the account was false and spoken the truth about Robert."

"It is, frankly, terrifying how easy it is to fool people (through) a fake account, and how people rush to believe fabrications. Everyone owes Joycelyn and Robert an apology. I hope that people will now just wait for the real facts and cease their rush to judgment. The genuine truth is yet to be heard," he said. Patreon closes page purportedly belonging to R. Kelly's girlfriend because of 'potential impersonation'The issue began two weeks ago when an Instagram account in Savage's name posted a link to a page on Patreon, the crowdfunding platform, also in Savage's name.

A spokesperson for Facebook, which owns Instagram, said in an email last week that the company is "unable to confirm if this (Instagram account) is Joycelyn's account, but we did see evidence that the account was hacked some time ago." The spokesperson said the company has restricted access to the account and "the rightful owner will be able to regain access if they attempt to log in."

The Instagram account in question posted what appears to be sponsored ads for two online retailers, BodyFab and Prestige Trends, on November 26. Neither brand immediately responded to CNN's request for comment Thursday to confirm if the Instagram page belongs to Savage.

In a correspondence this week, Facebook, the social media platform did not say when Savage's Instagram account was hacked or if the rightful owner has regained access since last week. Spokeswoman Stephanie Otway said, "for privacy reasons, we can't share either of those details."
Patreon said last week that it closed the page "after multiple unsuccessful attempts to verify the identity of the account holder." Patrons who signed up for the membership page were given refunds "and the creator did not receive any funds," Patreon said.

    Monday, November 11, 2019

    Home Hair Treatments to Rescue Your Hair and Scalp

    Looking to tackle pesky hair concerns without blowing your budget? These easy, affordable treatments all use household remedies that you probably already have at home. While some may utilize your blender — check out the banana mask below — others are as simple as a single ingredient that will get your hair style ideas, whether you suffer from dry hair, fine hair, an itchy scalp, or dandruff.

    If you aren't a DIY'er, don't stress: We've also included shoppable options to cure your hair woes. Either way, you'll have lust-worthy hair in no time.
    I am the resident lazy person of my friend group, but if you saw my hair every day, you probably wouldn’t know it. Seriously, by the time I’m finally done snoozing my alarm in the a.m., I have about five or ten minutes before I need to get my ass out the door, which gives me just enough time to put together one of the ~many~ easy, lazy hairstyles I’ve perfected over the years.

    Whether I twirl a flat iron through my lob for some quick waves or I opt for a super-sleek braid, my hair looks pretty damn good for how long I actually spend on it (umm, three minutes? Ish). And in the spirit of sharing and caring, I'm helping you get on my level by breaking down 15 incredibly easy hairstyles that you can do within 5 to 10 minutes. Yes, I'm enabling your lazy-AF habits, but, hey, at least you'll have really, really good hair.

    Sure, we've all leaned on a messy bun in a time crunch, but this easy topknot hairstyle is so much cooler (and just as easy). All you’ll need is a brush, bobby pins, and a lightweight wax or gel to keep your flyaways nice and smooth. Trust me when I say you’ll only need two or three minutes to perfect this look. Yup, even your lazy, lazy self can get Kim-at-the-Met hair, as long as you have the right products (and, fine, a team of professional stylists, but let's ignore that). Just spritz your dry hair with water—you want it to be damp but not soaking wet—then rake a golfball-size puff of alcohol-free mousse through your curls for definition and shine, lightly scrunching from the bottom up until the mousse is distributed. 

    To prevent frizz, try to let your hair totally dry before rushing out the door (pro tip: put on your makeup, brush your teeth, and get dressed while you’re waiting for it to set).
    The best part about this easy hairstyle is that you can do it on damp hair straight out of the shower if you don't have time to blow-dry it first. First, split your hair in half from ear to ear, then twist the upper half into a bun. Secure the bun with a few bobby pins, and let the rest of your hair hang loose. To get some extra volume, blast your roots with a texturizing spray before and after styling.

    Getting To Know Dianabol In A Detailed Manner

    DianabolAnabolic steroids and bodybuilding go hand-in-hand. People who want to grow muscles or bulk up quickly are likely to resort to anabolic steroids. One such steroid is Dianabol steroid or D-bol steroid, which is known within bodybuilding circles for its muscle-building traits. In this article, we’ll learn what Dianabol steroids or Dianabol tablets are? What does a Dbol steroid, or Dbol tablets of Dbol pills help you achieve? What are the side effects of D-bol tablets or D-bol pills? Where to buy Methandienone? Is it possible to buy Dianabol online? And everything else there is to Dbol steroids.

    What is Dianabol For Sale?

    buy Dianabol, also called D-bol or Dbol, is a steroid alternative that surfaced during the 1950s. D-bol steroids are the second most popular anabolic steroids to be ever made, after testosterone. It was introduced to the American market by John Ziegler and was released by a company called Ciba Specialty Chemicals in 1958. The steroid has been in popular use ever since among bodybuilders, helping them acquire muscles and strength sans relinquishing the body’s efficiency. Within bodybuilding circles, the steroid is often referred to as just ‘D-bol.’
    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has labeled the drug a controlled substance. This means the steroid is legal but you cannot buy Dbol or it’s illegal to buy Dbol online or offline sans a medical prescription. However, in quite a few countries, you can find Dianabol pills or Dbol for sale without a valid prescription.

    D bol History

    Called methandrostenolone in the medical world, Dianabol was originally made by German chemists. In fact, the steroid was used back then in the form of a tonic. However, it was later taken off the consumer market due to its masculine effects. Dianabol pills became a part of sports and sporting events during the 1950s when Russians started giving the steroid to their professional athletes.
    It became popular among gym-goers in America during the ’70s, with most gyms selling the steroid over-the-counter (OTC). Dianabol is quite popular among bodybuilders, weightlifters, and similar athletes because the drug helps them acquire muscle mass quickly.
    Many people in the States believe it was John Ziegler who made the steroid. But that’s not the truth. Mr. Ziegler was able to access Ciba Laboratories in New Jersey (NJ) where he tested the drug on weightlifters for his research. Moreover, the Dianabol used for testing purposes in NJ did not have any steroid as that privilege back then was reserved only for the Switzerland-based Ciba headquarters.
    In late 1954, Mr. Ziegler visited Vienna, accompanied by the U.S. weightlifting squad, and bumped into a renowned Russian physicist. The two had drinks together, and during their alcohol-influenced conversations, the scientist revealed Russian athletes were on testosterone.
    After his return to America, Ziegler tested out some traces of testosterone on himself, and also some professional athletes. The test results came out impressive, with the professional athletes experiencing noticeable increases in body strength and size. However, the enhancements also brought along some major side effects. John Ziegler was not happy with this and therefore teamed up with Ciba to develop the steroid’s synthetic version. In the end, Ziegler came up with an anabolic steroid called methandrostenolone, which toned down the side effects to a great extent.

    How Dianabol Works?

    Chemically speaking, Dianabol is a structurally altered form of the androgen testosterone. In other words, Metandienone for sale doesn’t have any androgenic traits. The steroid works by firmly attaching itself to androgen receptors. The receptor could be called a nuclear receptor that activates as soon as it’s bound by either dihydrotestosterone or testosterone.
    Once the androgen receptor and Dianabol bind to each other, there is a substantial increase in nitrogen retention, protein synthesis, and also glycogenolysis. This results in huge strength and muscle increases over a brief period.
    Protein synthesis is the rate at which cells make proteins, which are the basic muscle-building blocks. Nitrogen retention is beneficial as it helps the body stay anabolic. If the body has low nitrogen, it could enter a catabolic state, which is a muscle-wasting condition. Glycogenolysis, on the other hand, denotes the association between glycogen and glucose. Whenever there’s enhanced glycogenolysis, the body becomes much more potent at consuming carbohydrates.

    Methandienone Dosage

    Dianabol dosages or stacking should be well-planned and as per individual requirements. Dianabol can be quite effective by itself. However, if you stack it or take it in association with other steroids, the effects would multiply. In case you are planning to merge Dianabol with another steroid alternative, start with a testosterone base. Even if you’ve started with just Dianabol, you may add a few other steroids to the mix midway. However, stacking is not recommended if you have never been on Dianabol before. If it’s your first time, it’s recommended to stick to just Dbol steroids for at least six weeks. Later, you may stack Dianabol with testosterone enanthate and Deca Durabolin steroids. Other steroids such as Sustanon, Anadrol, and Trenbolone can also be used for stacking.
    Unlike a few legal steroids that are only injectable, Dianabol can be administered intravenously or orally. Though injections bring results quicker, oral consumption is recommended if you’re a beginner steroid user. Also, injecting steroids is not everyone’s cup of tea as the practice could pose dire consequences if not done right. In the beginning stages, your dosage should be limited to 25-30 mg per day. For women, the initial dosage should be even lower. After your body gets used to the steroid, you may increase the dosage levels and also add additives to further improve the effects. An experienced user can take more than 70 or 80 mg daily.
    A single Dianabol dosage doesn’t last too long (only a few hours). It’s therefore recommended to split the dose and administer the steroid twice or a few more times a day. Splitting the dosage would also mean the liver won’t have to work overtime. To help minimize and mitigate upset stomachs, Dianabol must be administered after a meal. If you are contemplating using Dianabol daily to gain muscles quickly, being on the correct dosage cycle is imperative. There’s no standard dosage. The actual dosage would vary across individuals – based on their gender, size, exercise, and other health attributes. For most people, taking the complete dose before a workout session is ideal.
    Remember, at a certain dosage level, the muscle and strength gains would plateau, and the side effects would get more intense. However, this should not be a problem for beginners as most of them would be focusing more on losing fat rather than building muscles.

    Metandienone Cycles

    Dianabol works in cycles, with each cycle lasting a few weeks. Beginners should use the steroid for a cycle that spans six weeks. After the cycle, a two to three-week interval is recommended so that the body has time to recover from the steroid’s effects. However, this period is not a complete rest phase. You should still be working out on a daily basis. You would likely see results after the rest phase. However, if you do not achieve your desired results, you may up the dosage a bit in the next cycle. As aforementioned, the dosage should be minimum during the first cycle as the body needs to get used to the steroid.
    For bodybuilders, the cycle would be shorter, lasting three to four weeks. This is because bodybuilders invariably take a much higher dosage compared to what amateurs consume. The initial Dianabol cycle must be orally consumed and merged with another quick-acting steroid such as testosterone. In case the higher dosage does not do its magic, there’s always injectable Dianabol to fall back on. However, injectable Dianabol is not that easy to procure like oral steroids since they require a prescription.
    Dianabol is a base steroid. This means a steroid cycle need not always be designed around it. However, when stacked, Dianabol fits in perfectly well and has exhibited excellent synergy with similar steroids such as equipoise, Masteron, and trenbolone.

    Methandrostenolone Side Effects

    Dianabol has quite a few side effects, and the impacts could be different for both women and men. The commonly documented effects are male pattern baldness, acne, bloating, weight fluctuations, increased body hair, irregular menstrual cycles, mood changes and aggressive behavior, increased appetite, heart palpitations, gynecomastia, and liver damage. These effects could be countered with other drugs; however, those medicines could present side effects and risks of their own.
    There are ways to counter Dianabol negatives. One way is using estrogen blockers and similar medications. As Dianabol converts itself into a pseudo-estrogen within the human body, it could cause several long-term problems for both males and females. In fact, infertility is a fairly common side effect, along with impotence and decreased sex drive. Other medications used to counter these effects, such as estrogen blockers, also pose side effects, which could make using all the drugs and supplements riskier.
    Liver damage is a major Dianabol side effect, in addition to potential heart issues. Dianabol is extremely liver-toxic, particularly in people who take big dosages or consume the drug for an elongated period. This is why Dianabol consumption among bodybuilders and other people is restricted to a few weeks.
    Almost all bodybuilding competitions and organizations have banned Dianabol usage for enhancing muscle mass. Also, this is true for the majority of professional sports organizations. Thanks to the strain the heart undergoes due to this steroid, athletes could find themselves in danger if they take the steroid in large doses or without medical supervision. If Dianabol is recommended by a doctor, the usage must be restricted and limited to only medical purposes.

    Supplements Complementing Dbol

    Besides steroids, there are certain health supplements that blend well with Dianabol. These are alpha-lipoic acid, milk thistle, and Liv-52. 17-aa steroids are also often consumed as they protect the liver. Protecting the liver when on steroids is important as it’s the organ that’s put to maximum work whenever steroids are ingested into the body. There are several other online and OTC products that can be purchased to help protect the liver whenever a steroid cycle is active.

    Buying Dianabol

    You could find D bol for sale or Dianabol for sale at a local pharmacy. The steroid could also be bought from a general physician with a prescription. Dianabol sales are controlled and constantly monitored by the American, UK, Australian and Canadian governments. It’s a controlled drug in several other countries as well.
    You may also buy D bol online. Most of them do not require a prescription, provided you are using the drug for research purposes. Just to be on the safer side, double-check your position if buying Dianabol online because you could be breaching local laws with your actions.

    Architectural Jewelry

    Architecture jewelry, while not strictly related to geometric jewelry, still uses some of the same elements but with an eye toward more open...