Unique Casual Jewelry by ZulaSurfing Studios
A while back, I stumbled upon this jewelry business called ZulaSurfing Studios through an internet search. I purchased a Om pendant made of dichroic glass from them. ZulaSurfing Studios is run by Gil Tsafrir and Irena Tsafrir
Dichroic glass contains multiple micro-layers of metal oxides which give the glass dichroic optical properties. Dichroic glass was originally developed by NASA and its contractors for use in satellite optics and spacecraft visors. Dichroism is the property possessed by some crystals of exhibiting two different colors when viewed along different axes.
The om pendant came with a leather cord. I upgraded the leather necklace with a brushed sterling silver necklace. I further upgraded this necklace using a source other than ZulaSurfing Studios.
ZulaSurfing Studios has pictures of attractive and inexpensive om pendants, wind surfing jewelry ocean jewelry, chinese symbols jewelry, sea turtles jewelry, shark pendants, cufflinks, kite surfing jewelry, scuba diving jewelry, zodiac jewelry, earrings etc., on their website.
I found Gil and Irena to be promptly responsive and helpful through emails.
Christmas 2008
I took this photograph around the time of Christmas 2008 in Brookpark, Ohio.
This store is located not too far away from a stamping plant of General Motors. I have a friend who is a supervisor at General Motors or is it Generous Motors. From what I have heard from my friend, its difficult to believe how things have gotten to where they are at Generous Motors. Its not something anyone of us can be proud about. Buying jewelry makes more sense to me than Generous Motors.
A Lupica Movers Inc. truck
It was time move on. To help with the move, I shortlisted three mover businesses based on reviews and got quotations from them. The three companies were Weiss Movers, Lupica Movers Inc., and Fridrich Moving & Storage
Two of the three (Weiss Movers and Fridrich Moving & Storage) set up appointments for a representative to see the household items that needed moving and give a written estimated cost. Lupica Movers Inc., provided an verbal estimate over the phone.
I chose Lupica Movers Inc and my choice was based on more than instinct. Chuck Lupica is the main contact for the Brook Park based Lupica Movers Inc. Chuck Lupica explained the moving process patiently and explained the costs involved. He answered all questions and welcomed additional questions. He indicated that Lupica Movers Inc. is a local business. The estimate provided by Chuck Lupica was significantly less than Weiss Movers and Fridrich Moving & Storage.
The moving of the household items was completed in time by two men in the truck pictured above. A plastic storage box was broken and I didn’t mind it. Several weeks later I noted that an exercise mat was missing and I am not sure what happened to it but I don’t mind it either.
I recommend Lupica Movers Inc.
For 2008, in my opinion, the best digital point and shoot camera is Casio Exilim EX-Z1080. I shot the above picture, quite casually, in portrait mode and you can note the blurring of the background.
Pros:
1. Its small, can be carried in a jeans pocket or a small purse.
2. It has a large sensor size (1/1.75 ” or 0.4 cm²). Most other cameras have a smaller sensor and I believe that this features itself makes this camera standout among its peers. Even Casio has smaller sensors in many of its recent cameras.
3. Long battery life.
4. Its very user friendly, you might get addicted to photography with this instrument.
Cons
1. It does not have manual controls. I think manual controls in today’s digital cameras are overrated and most non-professional digital camera users do not need them.
2. Its not weather proof. Well, its not a perfect camera.
Bottomline: You must consider including Casio Exilim EX-1080 digtal camera on your list. After comparison shopping, I bought mine from Sears.
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