Then feel free to visit our animal community named "MySmelly"! Feel free to post any questions, look through the gallery, read our articles, comment on pics and so on! You are always welcome. Lana

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I can watch Russian ice hockey matches on a Finnish sports channel. The ice hockey is world class, of course, but the picture quality leaves a lot to be desired. This must be because Russian television still uses analog SECAM signals. I wonder if any one of our Russian members knows when Russia will switch to digital television? I would appreciate the information. Thank you! A great improvement happened when America went digital. These days the video resolution of American television programs is excellent. In the analog days the NTSC signal had to be converted to PAL for Europe, which impaired picture quality. CB

Antique Black Diamond Ring Maybe one of the most elegant and sublime ring that someone can ever bear on his or her hand. Black Diamond Rings do not just imply the worth or quality, but depending on the region, many things. As the beauty of a well crafted black diamond ring affects you deep inside, you get to think of what, of the one who bears it? It can be anything, maybe a wedding present, a family heirloom, a marriage sign, and a state sign. Most importantly, it tells us, anywhere and in any condition, that the buyer, knows in what ways that he can treat himself as what he is worthy for. Let us see, the history of this splendid A long time ago, county states of Germany used silver inscribed rings with black diamonds on the, covering most of the top part, as a sign of chivalry. Upon seeing someone carrying this kind of jewellery, one would think of him nothing less than a noble or even one of royalty. The style was applied and adored because it, in a way both did not have any extra qualities and show off meant beauty, and did have it. The climax here is that, the ring itself does not pose and boast, but the effort done, on behalf of hiding the intense value of it, is what turns the tide of judgments. No fancy and glamour were dominant in medieval ages, that is why these black diamond rings were on the rise. Silver and black tones, upon steel armor or black robes, used to be the style of old Germany. However, this is not all that is good about these rings. If you are not one of those people who want to show off with what they got, but treat yourself the best way, also being modest as you can be. If knowing what is worthy of you, and knowing you will not be humbling anyone else around you, is the way that would make you feel you better. Otherwise anyone could buy things which draw a lot of attention. Is also designable. Since black diamond rings are mostly about the craftsmanship of the silver ring and cutting of the diamonds by jewellers, you might be able to support them with any artwork that you might want your ring to have qualities of, in appearance. This is not something that is very hard to do, as they will already craft the rings with style, not just blunt straight silver they will be. If ever you want to treat yourself without being extravagant, or give a humble gift to someone, as in rings, this would be what you should chose. And be careful to that, older diamond rings are more precious than those which are crafted recently. It is not about today's craftsmen can not craft well enough but it is because that these rings are from traditions of old times. Therefore, something that resembles this link duals the worth. Black Diamond Ring...

Hi! I am more than surprised, but also kind of delighted about the news on a new discovery. American astronomers say they have found a planet at another System(with it´s own star) which meet the necessary requirement to be habitable. There might be water, atmosphere, and good temperature there.. They had found this system before and studied two other planets. But there were serious doubts about the possibility of their meeting the necessary requirement for holding life. The new planet is between the other two and it seems to be rightly situated for that. They say there must be millions of planets with those conditions!!!!. And even one of the astronomers says there is one hundred percent of likelyhood that this planet helds some kind of life. And we know our planet will be uninhabitable some day.... ; are we saved??:). Amazing!!!

Do you have a phobia? Are you scared of heights? ....or is there anyone who suffers from claustrophobia? [:^)] Does your blood run cold at the thought of flying, going to the dentist, or maybe spiders? I'm really scared of caterpillars.... I can't stand looking at them! Even the word makes me sick........ So.... please tell me. What kind of phobia do you have? (I don't think I'm the only person who has a phobia.) (Oops, phobiaS!!) Ah....by the way, have you ever heard of 'arachibutyrophobia'? Candy

hello, its me ,new user here in english forum ,simply i need helpe to learn english ,my mother language is arabic and i am not good with english commands,for this and another reasons like know new people around the world ,my first view for this site was good and to be part of community here seems very nice idea ,but really i cant find the way to start best mamoun

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I would like to know the predominant ways that the sentence "Don't we all" is said in American English. I am familiar with it being said as a statement with no rising inflection at the end. Example: Lady 1 says, "I like to read the obituaries." Lady 2 replies, "Don't we all."

Since Mozilla Labs launched the Concept Series with an open call for participation we've had thousands of people join in, share ideas and develop concepts around Firefox, the Mozilla projects and the Open Web as a whole. In response to our open call Billy May, in early 2009, produced a throw-away concept for an "Open Web Concept Phone". Working directly off of that community feedback, Billy has since finished the exploration with his concept "Seabird". Concept Series: Seabird

Hi! Could you please kindly provied me a good phonics website for a 9-years-old boy and his mother to learn how to pronounce a word accurately? Thank you very much.

In the US many students after completing their high school start in community colleges. What is the main reason for this choice? Is this choice governed by the factor that some students don't have that much impressive grades to enter university. Of course, there would be many who would be more interested in getting a 2-year certificate than 4-year degree. Relative expenses can also play part.

Foreigners living in often get confused with Chinese food name, Here I’d like to share some English Chinese translation of Chinese Cold Dishes: 白菜心拌蜇头 ： Marinated Jellyfish and Chinese Cabbage in Vinaigrette 白灵菇扣鸭掌 ： Mushrooms with Duck Feet 拌豆腐丝 ： Shredded Tofu with Sauce 白切鸡 ： Boiled Chicken with Sauce 拌双耳 ： Tossed Black and White Fungus 冰梅凉瓜 ： Bitter Melon in Plum Sauce 冰镇芥兰 ： Chinese Broccoli with Wasabi 朝鲜辣白菜 ： Korean Cabbage in Chili Sauce 朝鲜泡菜 ： Kimchi 八宝菠菜 ： Spinach with Eight Delicacies 竹笋青豆 ： Bamboo Shoots and Green Beans 凉拌苦瓜 ： Bitter Melon in Sauce 芥末木耳 ： Black Fungus with Mustard Sauce 炸花生米 ： Fried Peanuts 小鱼花生 ： Fried Silver Fish with Peanuts 德州扒鸡 ： Braised Chicken, Dezhou Style 清蒸火腿鸡片 ： Steamed Sliced Chicken with Ham 熏马哈鱼 ： Smoked Salmon 家常皮冻 ： Pork Skin Aspic 大拉皮 ： Tossed Mung Clear Noodles in Sauce 蒜泥白肉 ： Pork with Garlic Sauce 鱼露白肉 ： Boiled Pork in Anchovy Sauce 酱猪肘 ： Pork Hock Seasoned with Soy Sauce 酱牛肉 ： Beef Seasoned with Soy Sauce 红油牛筋 ： Beef Tendon in Chili Sauce 卤牛腩 ： Marinated Beef Brisket in Spiced Sauce 泡椒鸭丝 ： Shredded Duck with Pickled Peppers 拌茄泥 ： Mashed Eggplant with Garlic 糖拌西红柿 ： Tomato Slices with Sugar 糖蒜 ： Sweet Garlic 腌雪里蕻 ： Pickled Potherb Mustard 凉拌黄瓜 ： Cucumber in Sauce 陈皮兔肉 ： Rabbit Meat with Tangerine Flavor 川北凉粉 ： Clear Noodles in Chili Sauce 刺身凉瓜 ： Bitter Melon with Wasabi 豆豉多春鱼 ： Shisamo in Black Bean Sauce 夫妻肺片 ： Pork Lungs in Chili Sauce 干拌牛舌 ： Ox Tongue in Chili Sauce 干拌顺风 ： Pig Ear in Chili Sauce 怪味牛腱 ： Spiced Beef Shank 红心鸭卷 ： Sliced Duck Rolls with Egg Yolk 姜汁皮蛋 ： Preserved Eggs in Ginger Sauce 酱香猪蹄 ： Pig Feet Seasoned with Soy Sauce 酱肘花 ： Sliced Pork in Soy Sauce 金豆芥兰 ： Chinese Broccoli with Soy Beans 韭黄螺片 ： Sliced Sea Whelks with Hotbed Chives 老北京豆酱 ： Traditional Beijing Bean Paste 老醋泡花生 ： Peanuts Pickled in Aged Vinegar 凉拌金针菇 ： Golden Mushrooms and Mixed Vegetables 凉拌西芹云耳 ： Celery with White Fungus 卤水大肠 ： Marinated Pork Intestines 卤水豆腐 ： Marinated Tofu 卤水鹅头 ： Marinated Goose Heads 卤水鹅翼 ： Marinated Goose Wings 卤水鹅掌 ： Marinated Goose Feet 卤水鹅胗 ： Marinated Goose Gizzard 卤水鸡蛋 ： Marinated Eggs 卤水金钱肚 ： Marinated Pork Tripe 卤水牛腱 ： Marinated Beef Shank 卤水牛舌 ： Marinated Ox Tongue 卤水拼盘 ： Marinated Meat Combination 卤水鸭肉 ： Marinated Duck Meat 萝卜干毛豆 ： Dried Radish with Green Soybean 麻辣肚丝 ： Shredded Pig Tripe in Chili Sauce 美味牛筋 ： Beef Tendon 蜜汁叉烧 ： Honey-Stewed BBQ Pork 明炉烧鸭 ： Roast Duck 泡菜什锦 ： Assorted Pickles 泡椒凤爪 ： Chicken Feet with Pickled Peppers 皮蛋豆腐 ： Tofu with Preserved Eggs 乳猪拼盘 ： Roast Suckling Pig 珊瑚笋尖 ： Sweet and Sour Bamboo Shoots 爽口西芹 ： Crispy Celery 四宝烤麸 ： Marinated Bran Dough with Peanuts and Black Fungus 松仁香菇 ： Black Mushrooms with Pine Nuts 蒜茸海带丝 ： Sliced Kelp in Garlic Sauce 跳水木耳 ： Black Fungus with Pickled Capsicum 拌海螺 ： Whelks and Cucumber 五彩酱鹅肝 ： Goose Liver with White Gourd 五香牛肉 ： Spicy Roast Beef 五香熏干 ： Spicy Smoked Dried Tofu 五香熏鱼 ： Spicy Smoked Fish 五香云豆 ： Spicy Kidney Beans

what is your attitude about piercings and tatoos and why do you think people get them? ___ More piercings and tattoos discussions.

Wikipedia says: The SAT Reasoning Test is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States. Most of the websites about SAT I have been to describe it as an evaluation test for college admissions. Why only colleges, don't the universities also use it? I think high school students take it durng their 12th grade. Do only those high school students opt for it who are thinking of pursuing their further education in community colleges?

I've just finished to read a book written by an american who live in France since 10 years. He gives his point of view about french people, french way of life, time of working, cooking, way of thinking about globalisation in France, relations between american and french people ... The author is Ted Stranger, of Newsweek in France. Obviously, I'm french ! He's not totally wrong about a lot of points but I think he has forgotten that french people are not obsessed by profit, profit, profit ... So, what do you think about way of thinking of french people ?

I want know what foreign people think of England from the food to the history ?

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Hello users, May I put an issue in front of you? I would like to know your opinion on the issue of, WHETHER EGG IS FIRST OR THE HEN? Hindustan

(missing image) God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say "thank you? ~ William Arthur Ward When someone does something for you, you should say "thank you" (and mean it). When someone wishes you well, you should say "thank you". When someone makes your life just that little bit easier or brighter, you should say "thank you". When someone helps you get back on your feet after you've taken a tumble, you should say "thank you". When someone shows you the right from the wrong, you should say "thank you". When someone corrects your mistake, you should say "thank you". When someone makes way to let you pass, you should say "thank you". When someone sacrifices her own comfort so that you may enjoy yours, you should say "thank you". Its such a simple phrase, and said sincerely, can mean so much for the person you intend it to. It will make her feel as though you appreciate her, that you genuinely care that she is there, and that you recognize her efforts in making your life better. If you really mean it, it might also tell her that you love her. Its easy to forget that no one ever needs to do anything for you. No one owes you anything. You don't have a right to be treated kindly. If you are treated well, its because someone cares for you enough to give you that privilege. It doesn't hurt anyone to lower your pride, if pride is the reason why you do not do it in the first place, and say, "Thank you."

in a few weeks i am going to Thailand to stay there and learn Muay Thai and MMA for 3 months, thats why i would love to learn as much about thai culture and costums as possible before going there. anything is worth something Nadia

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A few days ago I watched some of the Cincinnatti ATP World Tour Masters 1000 games on TV and learned from a poster or something what seems to be Cincinnatti's nickname, Cincy. The other only one I know is New York's Big Apple. What other nicknames there are for cities?

hey guys, i need you to give me band names, cuz i ran out of ideas, thx